Saint Patrick Parish. Downtown 400 Cedar Street St. Charles, IL Crane Road 6N491 Crane Road St. Charles, IL 60175

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1 Saint Patrick Parish Downtown 400 Cedar Street St. Charles, IL Crane Road 6N491 Crane Road St. Charles, IL Since 1851 Parish Office: Office Hours: Monday Friday 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Mailing Address: 6N487 Crane Road, St. Charles, IL MASS SCHEDULE SATURDAYS 8:30 a.m. Downtown 4:00 p.m. Crane Road 6:00 p.m. Downtown SUNDAYS 7:30 a.m. Downtown 8:00 a.m. Crane Road 9:00 a.m. Downtown 9:45 a.m. Crane Road 10:30 a.m. Downtown 11:30 a.m. Crane Road 12:00 p.m. Downtown 5:00 p.m. Downtown Mass in Spanish Weekdays: MONDAY FRIDAY 7:00 a.m. Crane Road 8:30 a.m. Downtown The Mission of St. Patrick Parish is to encourage, form and inspire intentional disciples of Jesus Christ. Confession/Reconciliation SATURDAY 9:00 9:45 a.m. Downtown 3:00 3:45 p.m. Crane Road TUESDAY 6:00 7:00 p.m. Crane Road Call the Parish Office to: Schedule a Wedding or Baptism Register as a New Parishioner Let us know if you wish to Discontinue Weekly Envelopes due to giving through GiveCentral. Parish Web site:

2 P 2 S, D 31, 2017 Dear Friends in Christ, Holy Family Sunday I hope everyone had a good Christmas! The celebration of Christmas helps us get more in touch with the love of God. Jesus being born into our world demonstrates that God is Emmanuel, God who is with us. As we allow the Lord deeper into our lives, we come to experience that divine love in a very profound way. God takes us where we are at, and loves us into growth. Our part is to give our yes, and God will do great things in our lives. With God alive in our hearts, we are never alone. This Sunday, during the Christmas season, we are connected to the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph in a special way. For Joseph and Mary, they were so blessed to have Jesus at the center of their family. That is the key for true happiness in any family. When we keep Jesus at the center, our families will be strengthened to live the faith and to know the grace of God in a very powerful way. None of our families are perfect, but the Lord will help us to grow if we allow him to be the Lord of our family life. Many families do experience brokenness, so we need God s grace more than ever. It s important to pray for our family every day. If we do that faithfully, God will not disappoint. A new year is also upon us. In a few days we will enter into Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, asks us to pray for peace in our world and for an end to terrorism, violence and war. There is a great deal of brokenness and hatred in the world. Let us resolve to allow the peace of Christ to grow in our hearts and in our families so that we can radiate the peace of the Lord in our daily lives. January 1st is also the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. This year the solemnity will not be a holy day of obligation because it falls on a Monday. However, we will have our regular weekday morning Masses on Monday as we honor the Blessed Virgin Mary and pray for God s blessings at the beginning of a new year. Thank You! I d like to thank all of our music and liturgical ministers for their faith- illed service this Christmas. Cyndee Zbylut and her music ministers provided uplifting sacred music for our many Advent and Christmas Masses. Our art and environment teams provided beautiful decorations for Christmas at both churches. I d also like to thank our deacons, sacristans, ushers, Eucharistic ministers, lectors, altar servers, our maintenance men, parish staff and secretaries for their dedicated service to our parish community. May God bless you with a happy and healthy New Year! In Christ, Msgr. Steve Knox Adult Confirma on Program Star ng February 1, 2018 This program is for adults (18 years and older) who are interested in receiving the Sacrament of Confirma on. Many Catholics have been bap zed and have received their First Holy Communion, but have not received Confirma on. We will begin a seven week prepara on program beginning on Thursday, February 1. The Classes will take place on the Crane Road Campus from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. We will meet on seven consecu ve Thursdays. Those who par cipate will receive the Sacrament of Confirma on at the Easter Vigil on the evening of Saturday, March 31, The instructors for the sessions will be the parish priests, along with Deacon Mike Smith and Mike Alber who is preparing to become a Permanent Deacon. We will be providing an overview of Catholicism, with a special emphasis on the Sacrament of Confirma on. To sign up, or for more informa on, please contact Jenny in the parish office at or by at jhansen@stpatrickparish.org. You can also contact one of the parish priests.

3 S, D 31, 2017 P 3 Winter Scripture Series Conversa ons with Jesus Held in Two Sessions on Tuesdays: January 9, January 16, January 23, January 30 9:00 to 10:15 a.m. in the Downtown Fr. Carse Center or 7:00 to 8:15 p.m. in Dempsey Hall on Crane Road Led by Msgr. Knox, Fr. Manno, Fr. Gonnella and Seminarian John Kladar In this Bible series we will look at some of the conversa ons that Jesus had with many different types of people. By exploring Jesus words and how he speaks to them, we hope to come to a deeper understanding of how he desires to speak with us and bring about spiritual growth into our lives. Tuesday, January 9 led by Msgr. Steve Knox: Jesus speaks with the suffering, sinners and outcasts. We see how Jesus comforts, heals, and forgives. Jesus had a great love for the least. All people ma ered in Jesus eyes, which is why he extended himself in compassion toward those who were burdened or were struggling. Tuesday, January 16 led by Fr. Manno: Jesus speaks with women. We see the importance of women in the life and teaching of Jesus, and how he relates to them specifically. The example and words of Jesus demonstrate that there is a fundamental dignity, value and worth to every human life, male and female, which needs to be respected. Tuesday, January 23 led by Fr. Gonnella: Jesus speaks with religious leaders. Jesus challenges his contemporaries understanding of God and righteousness. Jesus o en directed challenging cri ques toward the religious leaders of his day. We ll explore his cri ques and then focus on the leadership style of Jesus as an inspira on for contemporary religious leaders. Tuesday, January 30 led by Seminarian John Kladar: Jesus speaks with his Apostles. Both during his earthly life and a er his Resurrec on, the conversa ons Jesus had with his Apostles would change their lives forever. His words to them are relevant in every age and can change our lives as well. No need to register. You are welcome to a end as many sessions as your schedule allows. Each week we ll have a copy of the scriptures that will be used during the session so you don t need to bring a bible. No experience in scripture is required for par cipa on, just a desire to learn. If you have any ques ons, please contact Seminarian John Kladar in the office at or by at jkladar@stpatrickpparish.org. Serving those in need by providing a hot meal and companionship. Please Join Us! Every 3 rd Monday of the month Sign Up Now for January 15, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Held at Our Downtown Church in the lower level, Fr. Carse Center We Need Volunteers & Donations Every Month! Please take a look at the Sign Up Genius Link to see where we need help, and/or the option to donate items and food. If you have any questions, please contact Teri Hoscheit at or johnhoscheit@gmail.com. Provided by the St. Patrick Parish Service Ministry

4 P 4 S, D 31, 2017 Womenʹs Spiritual Enrichment Day Be still and know that I am God. ~Psalm 46:10 All Women of the parish and their friends are invited to a spiritual enrichment day. Our special focus for the day will be experiencing the peace of God. Msgr. Knox will be presen ng along with three parishioners from St. Pat s. Our gathering will help you to connect your faith to everyday life. In addi on to the talks and discussions, we will have an opportunity for some quiet reflec on me, a nice lunch, all in a relaxed atmosphere. Please register as soon as possible and invite family and friends to join you! The schedule for the day is as follows (brief discussion time after talks): Saturday, January 27, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. In Dempsey Hall at the Crane Road Campus Be Not Afraid: Finding our Peace in the Lord 9:00 a.m. Gathering (Coffee and light breakfast) and Opening Prayer: Msgr. Steve 9:30 a.m. The Faith Journey: Finding God in the Joys, Struggles, Successes and Sorrows of Life : Alyce Poziombka. Alyce s talk will help us get in touch with our own faith journey. We come to know God s peace through the Church and the people in our lives, through the joys and struggles of life, and through prayer. St. Augus ne said: Our hearts are restless un l they rest in you. 10:30 a.m. Break 10:45 a.m. Finding Strength and Hope in Jesus During the Storms of Life : Sandy Smith The Cross is part of life (so too is the Resurrec on!). Our faith connects us to the heart of Jesus who breathes into us a spirit of hope and strength in facing the storms of life. In Romans St. Paul said, Rejoice in hope, endure in afflic on, persevere in prayer. Sandy will reflect on this in light of her journey of faith. 11:45 a.m. Lunch 12:45 p.m. Prayer and Scripture as a Pathway to Peace of Mind and Heart : Charity Davis If we re going to stay strong for the journey of life, we re going to need the spiritual nourishment that comes from prayer and God s Word. Charity will reflect on the importance of prayer and scripture in light of her faith story. 1:15 p.m. Quiet Time with Scripture 2:00 p.m. Dealing With Anxiety, Worry, Fear and Stress in a Spiritually Healthy Way : Msgr. Steve Knox Most people have some struggles with the elements in the tle of this talk. Jesus had a great deal to say about how to live our lives in a balanced, spiritually connected way. We ll explore the wisdom found in the scriptures that can help us find more peace and balance. 2:45 p.m. Closing Prayer and Reflection: Msgr. Steve Knox Questions? Please contact, Jenny at or jhansen@stpatrickparish.org. To Register visit or fill out the form below and drop it in the collection basket in an envelope marked Women s Day, along with your check for $10, payable to St. Patrick Church for lunch and materials, drop it off at the parish office or mail it to: Women s Day, St. Patrick Church, 6N487 Crane Road, St. Charles, IL Women s Spiritual Enrichment Day Registration Yes, Sign me up for the Women s Spiritual Enrichment Day, Saturday, January 27, 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Name Address City Zip Home or Cell Phone Please include $10 Registration Fee. Thank you!

5 S, D 31, 2017 P 5 Monday, January 1st is the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God This year, the solemnity is not a holy day of obligation because it falls on a Monday. We will have our regular morning Mass schedule. Mass will be at 7:00 a.m. at the Crane Road Church and 8:30 a.m. at the Downtown Church. Next Weekend is the First Sunday of the Month! The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is collecting non-perishable food donations before All Masses. Thanking you in advance for your continuing prayers and generosity. LIVING IN DARKNESS? The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:5 Save the Dates! Light of the World Retreat: Friday Monday March 9th 12th Respond to God s call to grow closer in relationship to Him! Sign Up online and for more details visit news/light-world-retreat. If you d like to speak with someone, please contact Alyce at or lotw@stpatrickparish.org. St. Patrick Parish Service Ministry Are You Looking for a FUN, Hands-On Volunteer Experience? We Need Help Packing Food on: Wed, January 17th: 1 to 4 pm and/or Wed, February 28th: 1 to 4 pm Ages 8 & Older! For Details or Sign Up, Please Contact Susan at or susanwohl@gmail.com Attention Married Couples! More Details Soon! A Romantic Evening with your Spouse & time to meet other parish couples. Friday, January 19th 7 to 9 pm Teamwork Saturday, February 17th 6 to10 pm Valentine s DANCE Friday, March 23 7 to 9 pm Couples Stations of the Cross Please us if you are interested in helping at any of our Events: admin@marriage-building.org. Will You STAND UP for LIFE? Are you interested in joining other St. Patrick Parishioners at the March for Life in Chicago on 1/14/18? St. Patrick Parish will charter a motor coach that will leave from the Crane Road Church at 12:20 pm and will return between 5 and 6 p.m. There will be an opportunity for a free-will donation to help defray bus cost. The march will begin and end at the Federal Plaza at 50 W. Adams in Chicago beginning at 2 p.m. & ending at 4 p.m. The line-up of speakers include: Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, Ramona Trevino, Bishop Paul of Chicago, Pat McCaskey, Pastor Ed Stetzer and Sheila Liaugminas, host of Relevant Radio's "A Closer Look," will emcee the March. For more information or to sign-up, please contact Kip Weller at kipweller@gmail.com / , Karen Bourbon at klbourbon@att.net / or signup on-line by going to

6 P 6 S, D 31, 2017 ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC SCHOOL Where Faith and the Future Meet Please Join Us For Our Open House Events Sunday, January 28th, 2018 Catholic Schools Week Opening Mass at 9:45 A.M. PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE 10:00 A.M. 1:00 P.M. 118 N. 5th Street, St. Charles, IL preschool@stpatrickparish.org K 8 SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE 10:00 A.M. 1:00 P.M. 787 Crane Road, St. Charles, IL info@stpatrickparish.org ABC S OF KINDERGARTEN OPEN HOUSE / ORIENTATION 11:30 A.M in the Kindergarten Classrooms at the Crane Rd. Campus All preschool families are invited to join us in the kindergarten classroom for a special presentation and to meet our awesome teachers. Check Out Our Website at Like us St. Patrick Catholic School We are so grateful for our generous friends from the Knights of Columbus for donating new Bibles to our preschool. The Bibles are perfect for young children with easy to understand stories, beautiful pictures and discussion questions for reinforcement. We especially enjoy Thank You KOC! Please mark your calendars for Preschool Registration: St. Patrick School Families: Thursday, Jan. 11 & Friday, Jan. 12: 9:30 to 12:00 p.m. Sunday, January 14: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. St. Patrick & St. John Neumann Parishioners: Tuesday, Jan. 16: 9:30 a.m. 12 p.m. Open Registration: Sunday, January 28th from 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Please bring the student and family forms, a birth certi icate and $150 non-refundable registration fee. Forms can be found at after January 1, Please call the Preschool with any questions at We look forward to seeing you at 118 N. 5 th Street, St. Charles, IL 60174

7 S, D 31, 2017 P 7 Enroll in Electronic Giving Do You want to transition away from envelopes & contribute electronically? It is SO EASY! Visit our Website & click the donate button. You will be directed to GiveCentral.com. Click on event to which you would like to contribute. Enter your profile & payment information. If you have questions or need help, call Patty Grueff at or pgrueff@stpatrickparish.org. ~ Our Offerings ~ Sunday, December 24: $55, Christmas Offering: $130, Last week, our Sacrificial gift went to Casa Guadalupe to assist Fr. Jon Jensen with his ministry to drug addicts. Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass was held on December 12, 2017 at our Downtown Church Fr. Jorge Loaiza & Msgr. Steve Knox gather with some parishioners after the special Mass in honor of Our Lady. SAVE THE DATE!! Journey into the heart of St. Thérèse of Lisieux s Li le Way with the 33 Days to Merciful Love Group Retreat This 6-week parish retreat includes workbooks, group discussion, and talks on DVD by renowned speaker and author Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC. Culminates in a consecra on to Divine Mercy. More Details about Sign Up to come in January! Held in Two Sessions on Tuesdays starting February 20th: 9:15 to 10:45 a.m. in the Downtown Fr. Carse Center or 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in Dempsey Hall on Crane Road February 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3 We are scheduling an extra week just in case of winter weather. If you have any questions, please contact Seminarian John Kladar in the office at or by at jkladar@stpatrickpparish.org. No experience is required for participation, just a desire to learn.

8 P 8 S, D 31, 2017 W M I Monday, January 1 ~ Solemnity of Mary Special Inten on for 7:00 a.m. Our Parish Priests & Staff Crane Road Church 8:30 a.m. Stephen Durrant Downtown Church Tuesday, January 2 ~ Ss. Basil the Great, Gregory Nazianzen Special Inten on for 7:00 a.m. Crane Road Church Holly & Norman Zaremba 8:30 a.m. Mila Peralta Downtown Church Wednesday, January 3 ~ The Most Holy Name of Jesus 7:00 a.m. Chuck Hollenbach Crane Road Church 8:30 a.m. Kimberly Ann Dompke Downtown Church Thursday, January 4 ~ St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 7:00 a.m. Veronica Stark Crane Road Church 8:30 a.m. William Boedecker Downtown Church 6:00 p.m. Mass in Spanish Downtown Church Friday, January 5 ~ St. John Neumann 7:00 a.m. Jason Weller Crane Road Church 8:30 a.m. Mr. Edward Wieczorek Downtown Church Saturday, January 6 ~ St. André Bessette ~ Celebrants ~ 8:30 a.m. Hannah Cecilia Barney Downtown Church 4:00 p.m. Fred & Gert Frackowiak CR Msgr. Knox 6:00 p.m. Eileen Henningson DT Fr. Gonnella Sunday, January 7 ~ Celebrants ~ 7:30 a.m. Jerry Volenec DT Fr. Gonnella 8:00 a.m. Stephen Woodcock CR Msgr. Knox 9:00 a.m. People of St. Patrick DT Fr. Gonnella 9:45 a.m. Special Inten on for John Shoaf CR Msgr. Knox 10:30 a.m. Bradley Iden and DT Fr. Gonnella 11:30 a.m. Vera Mulkern CR Msgr. Knox 12:00 p.m. Rudy Andrews DT Fr. Gonnella 5:30 p.m. Mass in Spanish DT Fr. Loaiza Priest Celebrants for Weekend Masses are listed above. Rosary Devotion Occurs the First Saturday of each month. Join us on January 6th at the Downtown Church when devo onal prayers are recited following the 8:30 a.m. Mass and during confessions. And at the Crane Road Church at 3:30 p.m. This week our Crane Road Church Tabernacle Candle burns In Memory of: Arch Dillow And our Downtown Church Tabernacle Candle burns In Memory of: Jessica Van Marter May this light which reminds us of Jesus presence in the Tabernacle welcome them into His eternal presence. Pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3:00 p.m. Tuesdays at the Crane Road Church Wednesdays at the Downtown Church Our Lord promised extraordinary graces to those who recite this special prayer. The chaplet is prayed on rosary beads. It is appropriate to pray the Chaplet during the Hour of Great Mercy at 3:00 each a ernoon. This recalls the me of Christ s death on the cross. Need Holy Communion brought to you at home? If you are unable to a end Mass because you no longer drive or have had surgery recently, we would be happy to bring Holy Communion to you at home. To schedule Eucharis c Minister visits, call Be y at or her at booper926@aol.com. New! Holy Hour and Rosary on Saturdays to pray for an Increase in Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. at the Downtown Church Our Vocations Ministry is initiating a new holy hour to pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will take place right after the 8:30 a.m. Mass. Two priests are available for the sacrament of reconciliation during the holy hour. All are welcome to come and pray that more young people will open their hearts to his call to serve his Church as a priest or a religious sister.

9 S, D 31, 2017 P 9 Invite All, 50 years & Older to Bowl Tuesday, January 9 & 23 at 12:30 p.m. at the St. Charles Bowling Alley (just west of Randall on Rte 64.) Have fun & get exercise with others of our faith, First & Third Tuesday February through April. Non-bowlers are welcome. We play 2 games only. You can bring a spouse or friend. For more information call Frank at YOUTH MINISTRY EVENTS... Contact: Mike Zak Director youthministry@stpatrickparish.org HIGH SCHOOL TEENS... SAVE THE DATE! January 19 thru 21! For current 9th thru 12th grade students Join with over 100 other High School students from three parishes for our annual WINTER FORUM RETREAT. It will be held at St. Pat s Downtown Campus and lots of new things are planned! This Overnight Retreat is Different & Unique than other retreats...combining SOCIAL & SPIRITUAL Organized by High School Students FOR High School Students Brand NEW!! Mystery Small Group Activities Friday Night Road Trip to Main Event in Naperville & Dinner, D.J. & Dance on Saturday Night Includes Powerful Talks by Teens, Mass, Adoration & Reconciliation & Holy Hour For ALL the Details & Sign Up, Go to CAMP WOW 22! JUNE 18 THRU 21, 2018 Cost: $250 each (Includes a $50.00 Non-Refundable Deposit) We Have 50 SPOTS Reserved for kids Currently in Grades 6th, 7th or 8th For All the Details go to STEUBENVILLE SUMMER YOUTH CONFERENCE IS July 20-22, 2018 This Conference brings together more than 2,000 Catholic teens from across the Midwest at Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin. We will be taking a group of 50 which will include both teens & adult chaperones. Open to those in 8th grade thru College. To reserve a spot Mr. Zak at youthministry@stpatrickparish.org. Registration forms & details on-line

10 P 10 S, D 31, 2017 *currently or soon to be deployed Please keep all of our military personnel and families in your prayers, especially those who are away from their families this Christmas. Lt Col Mark C. Andres Specialist Kevin D. Bagrowski Cpl Trevor Brennan LTC Nicholas Bugajski 2 nd Lt Jennifer Clay 1 st Lt Jessica Clay* MMN3 John Cody 2 nd Lt Frederick Dela Cruz Captain Patrick Dorsch Cpl Casey Duncan LCpl Riley Gorczynski BM2 Patrick Hogan LCpl Zac T. Kwasniewski* Sgt Dominick Lullo SrA Joe Lullo Pe y Officer Ian Masters 2nd Lt Shawn Meaney SPC Quincy Novak Sgt John M. Pa on Sgt Andrew Perry Captain Jillian Rigert SCPO Gary Ronzheimer 1 st Lt Andrew Slade 2 nd Lt Michael Shares Amn Erin Nicole Shulfer 1 st Lt Colin M. Snook A1C Anna Swanson* SRA Ryan Swanson Captain Peter Tate* Sea Jessica M. Tobolski Maj Eric Winkofsky Capt Chris ne Zoerlein Albertson To include a parishioner or family member who is currently serving our country, has a change in rank or status, or needs help or support, contact Carla Weeks, , or crweeks@comcast.net. Remember the Prayer Circle when you or someone you know needs prayers. Contact Laura at or laurakennedy@sbcglobal.net Marian Prayer Group on Tuesday Evenings, 7:15 p.m. in the Downtown Church To Jesus through Mary Join us! Anthony Alagna Donald Arndt Michael Baron Sue Berg Lois Boduch James Bokios Kim Bosch Cliff Bottigliero Jack Boyd Chuck Brancato Dorothy Buchta John Bukovits Jason Cain Seamus Carney Donna Catey Jeremy Charles Madeline Chimienti Jake Deutschman Sharon Diamond Ed DiGirolamo Elaine DiGirolamo Gay Marie Doherty Arlene Doran John Doran Karen Dorrell Rosella Ehl Gus Enzenbacher Charles Felski Gilberto Fevreira Pat Fleming Rosina Garro Riley Gerwig Marie Ghio o Bonifacio Gonzales Mike Gruszka Glenn Hammer Ty Hawkinson Audrey Heath Pray for the Sick Mary Heselbarth Susan Hill Grace Marie Horton Adele Hubbe Elyece Hurley Dorothy [Dally] Johnson Rick Jungels Harriet Karall Michael Kayser George Kleinschmidt Rick Komar Gerald Konetzki Tim Korzen Barb Koskiewicz Don Koskiewicz Jarrod Kovanda Phillip LaFata Stan LeMaire Brittany Lengyle Noah Joseph Lindsay Art Lloyd Jeremy Lloyd Margaret Lopez Margaret Lykens Janet Malkiewicz Laura Matenko Teresa Maness Linda Mirabelli Dolores Mollenhauer Shirley Mueller Alexander Namie Paula Neybert Meri Notz-Johnson Mary Olsen Frank Papa Alejandro Perez Anthony Placek, Jr. Ronald Polzin Carlo Raimondo, Jr. Ed Ray If you or your loved ones no longer need our prayers, please let us know. Call the Parish Office: Zane Romero Philip Rovino Craig Skowron Gabriel Socha Gwendolyn Socha John Smith Vern Steffen Joseph Stiglianese Jennifer Stoeffer Les Stubblefield Lyndsay Sullivan Cynthia Szabelski Frank Thiel Roger Tippett Sue VanBosch Betty Voigt Ken Ward Christine Wiedemann James Womack Diane Zak Daniel Cavanaugh Nancy Hoban Donald Mason C R C Every Tuesday 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Benedic on at 8:45 p.m. D C Every Wednesday for 24 hours 9:00 a.m. Wednesday to 8:15 a.m. Thursday, Benediction at 8:15 a.m.

11 S, D 31, 2017 P 11 Say Hello to Our New Parishioners! The Welcome Ministry meets twice a month to help our new parishioners experience a warm welcome to our parish, to orient them to our parish life and encourage their involvement. The Fox Valley Catholic Bible Study for Women: Winter Study 2018 James, Peter, Jude: The Catholic Letters Meeting on Thursday mornings from 9:15 11:00 a.m. Beginning January 25 through March 15, 2018 At St. John Neumann Church: 2900 E. Main Street, St. Charles. The first meeting on January 25 will begin with Mass at 9:15 a.m. The study includes time for prayer and fellowship, a lecture and small group discussion. Please pre-register, especially if child care is needed. Forms are in Narthex at Crane Road & Downtown Church locations or visit stpatrickparish.org/ Latest news to print a form. For additional information, please call either Laura Weiss, (630) or Carol Ann Richeson, (847) We hope to see you there for beer, friendships, and a little formation. Share this invitation with friends. More information is available at YOUNG ADULTS January 9 7:00 to 9:00PM ELGIN PUBLIC HOUSE Healing Hands Medical Mission Says Thank You We are currently in Christmas Season; please remember to give generously to the less fortunate. The love and compassion we provide to others is the greatest reward on earth. There are some exciting fundraisers coming in For more information about Healing Hands Medical Mission, please visit our website at & like us on Facebook. Make Your Reservation for Lazarus House 3rd Annual Special Gala Unmasking the Face of Homelessness held on January 20, 2018 at St. Charles Country Club Enjoy social hour with a cash bar, silent auction, mystery wine, and entertainment by pianist Sam Wyatt. After dinner & sweets, experience a heartwarming presentation & bid on exciting live auction items. Dinner tickets are $120 per person or purchase a table of 10 for $1000. Make Reservations by calling Celebrating their 20 th Year of helping neighbors in crisis by providing safe shelter, food, education & skills for life. Serving an average of over 300 individuals annually, Lazarus house offers Emergency Shelter, a Center for Transitional Living & an Outreach Program for men, women, & children from Batavia, Geneva, St. Charles, & western rural Kane County. Contact: Darlene Riebe, Fundraising Coordinator, , darlener@lazarushouse.net

12 P 12 S, D 31, 2017 Thank you to everyone who donated flowers In Memory or In Honor of a loved one to embrace the new born Christ in our Church for our Christmas Celebrations! In Memory Of: Ed & Lorraine Bronoski Olga Muscolina Lita Porter Jim Severson Lee R. & Helen Carlson Larry Carlson Pauline Montona John Michael Moran Joseph Moran Sr. Anna Moran John Trapani Jean Trapani John & Theresa Corcoran Steve & Helen Turlo Dorothea & Joe Horrell Ella & Ted Felbinger Harrie & Ray Kamin Agatha & Joseph Gugel Pablo Ypil Jane & James Andrew Peter Hester Valeria Mingovits Tibor Mingovits Joseph Qua rochi Rose Qua rochi Ann DeWane Donald DeWane McAuley & Houptman Families Patricia Filipowicz Judy Slapke Robert Simkus Sr. Jake Smiley Bridget Hopkins Patricia Murphy Helen Sullivan Lucy Nazareth Jerome Nazareth Mary Menezes Carmine Dsa Louis Dsa Hans Raj Sophie Perry Grover Perry Sophie Durancik Stephen Durancik David Brady Frank & Sophia Lutz Cynthia A. Lucchesi Mr. & Mrs. R. Arnesen Mr. & Mrs. H. Lucchesi Ryan J. Butcher John J. Schreiber Sr. John J. Schreiber Jr. Albert Iacobucci Margaret & Russ Dazen Ben Testa Thomas D. Hughes Isabel Toledano David Jarnecke Robert & Marilyn Caprile Paul Mielke Louis & Mary Pisoni & Son The Grennan & Hood Parents Eleanor Shaw Edward Van Broeck Jennie & Eric Wessman Expedito & Luz Grecia Florencio & Edisa Llanes Jose & Romulo Grecia Marjorie Whi ng James Whi ng James Balara Kristen Collopy Pedro B. Adria co Mr. & Mrs. Owens Fernanda F. Aveno Carol Nelson Sharon Hoyle John Porubsky Jerry Porubsky Thomas W. Porubsky Anna Porubsky Richard Porubsky Joseph Leppert Ed & Josephine Gnutek Mar n & Doris Gigniac Robert & Ruth Hjelmgren Joseph Voncina Anne e Zak/Morek Irene Zak Josephine Matuschak Phyllis Stolecki Evelyn Filipowicz Jerome Pinkston John Pinkston Ellenor Keen Dr. John Rom Patricia Rom Kerry Rom John Phelan Jacqueline Phelan Sue Janik Roby John Janik Sadie Lester Andrew Lester Mary Janik John Janik Sr. Mike Lester Patricia Dahleen Lydia Dimino William & Doris Minardi James & Dorothy Stewart Mr. & Mrs. Cain Frank & Della Morino Gene Morino Patricia Morino James & Veronica Ksiazk Robert & Marie Wilson Jennifer Michele Pizzoferrato Family Saba ne Family Donald Spolum Sr. Mary & Emanuel Honig Jewels & Lore a Theriaut Henry Kohlert Deceased Religious & Priests Valen ne Moreno William Kelly Elizabeth Kelly Bernard Kramer Josephine Kramer Olga Piatek Hieronim Piatek Mr. & Mrs. H. Piatek Gene Kudron, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. John Bangrowicz Mr. & Mrs. Frank Kudron Gorczynski Family Lazowski Family Mr. & Mrs. Scheri Mary Beth Pouse Halina Bartosik Adolph Bartosik In Honor Of: Andrew S. Perry Emilia Nicelli Rosa A. Adria co Gail Brown Eleanor Voncina The Na vity Holy Family Agnes Heisley For more information please call Mackenzie Livingston at ext. 109 or mlivingston@auroracentral.com. Aurora Central Catholic High School 1255 North Edgelawn Drive, Aurora

13 S, D 31, 2017 P 13 PLACEMENT TEST SATURDAY, JAN. 6, 2018 For Eighth Grade Students interested in attending the college-preparatory Catholic High School in the Fall of Test Begins at 8:30 a.m. and Ends at Noon. Students are requested to arrive at St. Edward Central Catholic, 335 Locust Street, Elgin, by 8:15 a.m. Cost for the test is $15 and can be paid by check or cash on the day of the exam. Walk-ins are welcome. To register for the placement test, contact Carolyn Frasor, director of admissions/school counselor, at cfrasor@stedhs.org or call ext Parish Events: January 1 January 7, 2018 Monday, January 1 Parish Office Closed Tuesday, January 2 1:00 p.m. Sr. Chair Exercise (DT) 7:00 p.m. Hope Takes Action (DT) 7:15 p.m. Marian Prayer Group (DT) Wednesday, January 3 5:45 p.m. Children s Choir Rehearsal (CR) 7:00 p.m. RCIA (DT) Thursday, January 4 9:00 a.m. Coffee Klatch (DT) 6:30 p.m. Cantor Rehearsal (CR) 7:00 p.m. Parish Choir Rehearsal (CR) 7:00 p.m. Sunday Readings Bible Study (CR) 7:00 p.m. Men s Bible Study (CR) Friday, January 5 7:30 a.m. Coffee Klatch (CR) 2:00 p.m. AA Meeting (DT - Conf) 7:00 p.m. AA Meeting (DT-Preschl) Saturday, January 6 9:00 a.m. First Saturday Devotions (DT) 3:30 p.m. First Saturday Devotions (CR) Sunday, January 7 9:15 a.m. Choir Rehearsal (CR) 9:45 a.m. R.E. P3 & P4 (CR meeting rooms) 9:45 & 11:30 a.m. Liturgy of the Word for Children (CR) 6:00 p.m. Confirmation Prep I & II (CR) (CR) Crane Road Campus; (DT) Downtown Campus OF THE PRAYER BREAKFAST WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2018 at Nazareth Spirituality Center 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast & Free-Will Donation Topic: Join us for Pietra Fitness! A stretching & strengthening class that integrates Christian prayer into the workout. People of all beliefs are welcome. Presented by Mary Cornell, Certified for Gentle & Level 1. To Register or for more information, Call Linda at or at lindai220@sbcglobal.net. To See Other Available Programs Visit: The Nazareth Spirituality Center is located at 717 North Batavia Avenue, in Batavia.

14 PARISH STAFF AND CONTACT INFORMATION Parish Office: 6N487 Crane Road, St. Charles, IL Phone: , Fax: Pastor Rev. Monsignor Stephen J. Knox Parochial Vicars Rev. Kyle Manno Rev. Robert Gonnella Permanent Deacons: William Johnson William Gartland, Jim Mellin and Mike Smith Parish Seminarian John Kladar Parish Secretary Judy Lynch Parish Secretary Jenny Hansen Financial Secretary Patricia Grueff Music Ministry Director Cyndee Zbylut Youth Ministry Director Mike Zak Bulletin Editor, HIAL & Juli Rasmussen Youth Ministry Assistant Religious Education: in the Parish Office Director, Grades P3 5 Deacon Jerry Ryndak jryndak@stpatrickparish.org Director, J.R. High/H.S. Alyce Poziombka Confirmation apoziombka@stpatrickparish.org Secretary, Grades P3 5 Gail Brown gbrown@stpatrickparish.org Secretary, J.R. High/H.S. Karen Delaney Confirmation kdelaney@stpatrickparish.org St. Patrick School: 787 Crane Road, St. Charles, IL Phone: , Fax: Principal Lisa Brown lisabrown@stpatrickparish.org Vice Principal Mary Carol Mignin mmignin@stpatrickparish.org School Secretaries: Debbie Scurte: dscurte@stpatrickparish.org Mary Ellen Theriault: mtheriault@stpatrickparish.org Julie Moss: jmoss@stpatrickparish.org Preschool / Extended Care: 118 N. 5 th Street, St. Charles, IL Phone: , Fax: Director Veronica Day vday@stpatrickparish.org Secretary Amy Blood preschool@stpatrickparish.org Secretary Theresa Mastrangeli preschool@stpatrickparish.org Hispanic Ministry: 408 Cedar Street, St. Charles, IL Phone: , Fax: Parochial Vicar Rev. Jorge Loaiza jloaiza@stpatrickparish.org Sr. Esperanza Reyes Secretary Maria Perez mperez@stpatrickparish.org Maintenance Director Sal Calderon scalderon@stpatrickparish.org St. Vincent de Paul Society Convent: School Sisters of St. Francis School Registrar Job Opening We are currently seeking candidates for the part-time school registrar. The registrar provides administrative assistant support for our school's guidance counselors and Spiritual Director. Check further details & requirements online. Applicants should apply at stedhs.org/employment-opportunities Questions may be directed to Barbara Villont, Superintendent/ Principal, St. Edward Central Catholic High School, bvillont@stedhs.org. Tutor Volunteers Needed! The Dominican Literacy Center in Aurora will be training New Tutor Volunteers for its literacy program from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM on two consecutive Saturdays: January 13 th and 20 th (lunch will be included). Female volunteers (with high school diploma) will be trained to help women students learn to read, write, and speak English. Tutors meet with students once a week for 90 minutes, from Sept. to May, at 260 Vermont St., Aurora (behind St. Therese Church). Tutors do not need to speak Spanish or have teaching experience. To volunteer, Alison Brzezinski at Alison@dominicanliteracycenter.org, visit or call The Center is not handicap accessible. Worldwide Marriage Encounter Christ gave us a great gift of himself on Christmas. He calls us to give of ourselves to everyone, especially our spouse. Attend a WWME Weekend and learn how to be the best gift you can be for your spouse. Sign up today for 2018: January 26 28, 2018 in Brook ield, WI February in Geneva, IL March in Madison, WI Early registration is highly recommended. For more information visit our website at: alifetimeo love.org or call (888) Para un in de semana en Espanol por favor llamen a Andres y Maria al February 2 4, 2018 An Igna an, Silent Retreat for Women: The Bea tudes: A Faith for Head, Heart & Hands with Carol Ackels To See More Retreats & to Register Online Visit Please Call for Pricing: W County Line Rd., Barrington, IL 60010