St. Paul the Apostle Church

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1 St. Paul the Apostle 18 Woodlawn Avenue Joliet, Illinois April 25, 2010 Fourth Sunday of Easter We are His People, the sheep of His flock. Psalm 100 God dwells wherever we let God in. Parish Office: Parish Fax: School: Religious Education: Youth Ministry: RCIA: (Roberta Lemke) Parish ... But our final response must be yes, Lord! Rev. George Klepec, Pastor Emeritus Rev. Gregory Rothfuchs, Pastor... x240 Rev. James Lennon, Weekend Celebrant Deacon William Bevan, III Ellen Fischer, Parish Secretary... x200 Sr. Grace Henneberry, Administrator of Finance... x203 Mary Kay Robbins, Principal... x401 Sr. Karen Marie Lanigan, D.R.E.... x301 Jeremy Hylka, Liturgical and Youth Minister... x320 Lindsay Ermey, Development... x201 Weekday Masses: Monday Friday 7:30 AM (Fridays 8:30 AM during school year) Saturday Vigil: 4:30 PM Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM Holy Day Masses: Variable check bulletin Reconciliation: (Confessions): Saturday 3 4 or by appointment Baptisms: Usually the 2nd Sunday of the month after the 10:30 Mass; a preparation meeting for parents is mandatory. Call the parish office before making any arrangements. Weddings: Engaged parishioners must contact the parish office at least 6 months before intended date. Call the Parish Office before making any arrangements. Homebound: Regular sacramental visits are provided to homebound parishioners upon request; please call the parish office. Hospital: Father makes regular sacramental visits to Provena St. Joseph Medical Center; please notify the hospital of your parish at registration. RCIA: Classes are offered from September to Easter for those interested in becoming Catholic. Becoming a Parishioner: Please contact the parish office to register; All Are Welcome!

2 St. Paul the Apostle 18 Woodlawn Avenue Joliet, Illinois Fourth Sunday of Easter April 25, 2010 INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Saturday, April 24 4:30 PM George & Evelyn Dohm Bob & Laura Shreffler-15th Wedding Anni Sunday, April 25 7:30 AM For the People of St. Paul the Apostle 9:00 AM Ann Pavinca Robert & Eva Chignoli 10:30 AM Eileen M. Murphy Monday, April 26 7:30 AM Thomas Dooley Tuesday, April 27 7:30 AM Bill Hardy Wednesday, April 28 7:30 AM Clifford Styck Carmino Gallo Thursday, April 29 7:30 AM Dick Budde Friday, April 30 8:30 AM David & Florence Henneberry Next Saturday, May 1 Noon Intentions of First Communicants Families 4:30 PM Martin Pasteris Next Sunday, May 2 7:30 AM Anzalone & Gans Families 9:00 AM For The People of St. Paul the Apostle 10:30 AM Cecilia Yasko Job Description: Do not feel totally, personally, irrevocably responsible for everything...that s My job. -God NEXT WEEKEND S LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS TIME LECTORS EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS Saturday, May 1 4:30 PM - L Ermey/ J Roolf R Baskerville, J Bebar, P/C Wilda, J Simpson, L Jenco D Pultorak, T/V Kohler Sunday, May 2 7:30 AM - D Lennon/ E Dollinger S Stukel, L Deiss, K/L/L Briick, M Schwerha, L Hilke C Lehman, S Hostert 9:00 AM - A Theobald/ T Ciesla L Nichols, J Simpson, C Sinwell, M Walsh, T/C Berkos S Smith, M/M Kucek 10:30 AM - M Maloney/ C Hinkelman R DiGiulio, N Louck, M Crossen, J/J Klika, G Egizio S Hobbs, B/P Bodach Next Weekend s Servers: Saturday, May 1 4:30 PM - K Bolek, N Pultorak, N Ciarlette, C Egan Sunday, May 2 7:30 AM - J Malec, D Mattea, T Schultz, S Lopez 9:00 AM - B Cunnea, D Wahl, J Tomich, K Knorr 10:30 AM - K Drag, J Kollross, A Tulley, E Cora SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Fourth Sunday of Easter; World Day of Prayer for Vocations Wednesday: St. Louis Mary de Montfort; St. Peter Chanel Thursday: St. Catherine of Siena Friday: St. Pius V; Arbor Day Saturday: St. Joseph the Worker; Reflection on Stewardship How do we respond as stewards of our prayer life and of all that God has given us? March 4 (Easter) : $40, ( This amount includes Direct Donation.) Budgeted per week: $20, READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 11:1-18; Jn 10:1-10 Tuesday: Acts 11:19-26; Jn 10:22-30 Wednesday: Acts 12:24 13:5a; Jn 12:44-50 Thursday: Acts 13:13-25; Jn 13:16-20 Friday: Acts 13:26-33; Jn 14:1-6 Saturday: Acts 13:44-52; Jn 14:7-14; Sunday: Acts 14:21-27; Ps 145; Rv 21:1-5a; Jn 13:31-33a; 34-35

3 Fourth Sunday of Easter April 25, 2010 I have made you a light to the Gentiles, that you may be an instrument of salvation to the ends of the earth. Acts 13:47b Dear Brothers and Sisters, During this Easter Season, as we continue to celebrate the Risen Christ, I would like to discuss one of the key teachings of our Lord that many fail to follow, that is, loving one another. A disciple is one who loves the brethren. With a love patterned after the love of Jesus ( as I have loved you ). With a love that is visible to the world ( by this all will know ). Therefore, a true disciple would...make every effort to get to know his brethren. They would take advantage of occasions to encourage and grow closer to them (example attending Mass and the Eucharist). Several warnings, the golden rule, and the parable of the wise and foolish builders are presented in the section of the Bible around the Sermon on the Mount. This corresponds well to loving our brethren. The Golden Rule in everything, therefore, treat people the same way you want them to treat you, for this is the Law and the Prophets. Do not judge so that you will not be judged. For in the way you judge, you will be judged; and by your standard of measure, it will be measured to you. Why do you look at the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, Let me take the speck out of your eye, and behold, the log is in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother's eye. As we look at the Golden Rule and loving each other, Jesus commands us to not only love those who love you, but to love your enemies as well. Jesus teaching regarding love for enemies represents something new in Christianity, an improvement over Judaism s demand for justice by substituting mercy for it. Only members of the Christian religion are required to love their enemies. Let s look at a few reasons why we should love our enemies first of all God commands us to love. A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another John. But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you Luke. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse Romans. We work hard with our own hands. When we are cursed, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it 1 Corinthians. Quite a few examples don t you think it s important? But we know it is very hard to love your enemies sometimes, so here are some helpful hints: Jesus loved His enemies. Make Him your example. See problems as opportunities to grow in Christ. Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope Romans. Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds James. That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong 2 Corinthians. Forgive, even if your enemy does not apologize. Follow Jesus example: Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing Luke. Pray for your enemies. When you feel irritated about someone: Pray for the other person's needs. Pray that God will help you forgive. Pray that God will help you love him or her. Always remember that our Lord and Savior came not to be served, but to serve. It is clear that Jesus calls each and every one of us to pour out ourselves for others, thus living a life of service. People tend to seek happiness in wrong places, for if we truly want joy in our lives, we will put Jesus first, Others second and Yourself third. Just as Mother Teresa saw the face of Christ in every person she met, we too need to start living what she practiced. It is then that we will truly be able to follow Christ completely, loving not only those who love us, but our enemies as well. In Christ, Jeremy Hylka LENT 2010 ALMSGIVING DONATIONS The generosity of St. Paul's people, once again, was outstanding! This year there were four Sunday's in which you were asked to share your donations with GROUNDWORK, BIRTHRIGHT. DAYBREAK, and the WILL-GRUNDY MEDI- CAL CENTER. Despite the negative economy you opened your wallets to help those within Joliet who are in dire need. The total amount collected over the four weeks: $2, Also, the Albert Feinstein Foundation matched the DAYBREAK collection with a donation of $ Therefore, the total of monies donated came to $2, THANK YOU!!!

4 Parish News Parish Council Elections... will be held the 3rd weekend in May. If you are interested in working with the Parish Council for a 3 yr. term, please pick up an application at the Parish Office. The deadline is April 30th for all applications. There are 2 seats open. For info., Call Vince at Notes from REP... This weekend, the Gieseke family will carry the Offertory gifts at the 4:30 Mass on Saturday, the Zawacki family at 9 am and the Lowry family at 10;30 am on Sunday. St. Paul's thanks all of the families of the First Communicants who participated in this special opportunity throughout the past three months. Monday, April 26, the students in St. Paul's Religious Education Program will celebrate the end of a successful year of REP with a closing liturgy at 5:45 pm in the. All 8th grade Confirmandi are asked to dress in Sunday best and wear their Confirmation stoles. Following the liturgy, there will be a reception held in A-4. Registration for both Vacation Bible School and REP is ongoing. Please call the Religious Education Office for more information. Friday, April 30, there will be First Communion practice at 3 pm beginning in the school basement and ending in the. All First Communicants are expected to attend. Anointing Mass, Saturday, May 29, 8am. St. Paul s FOLLOW Youth Ministry Are you confirmed and interested in our program? Contact Youth Minister Jeremy Hylka at or stpaulsyouth@sbcglobal.net, and check out our awesome website at: Some upcoming events in Youth Ministry: Bible Study Night Mon., Apr. 26 from 6:00 to 7:00pm hangout until 8:15pm. FOLLOW Night Tues., Apr. 27 6:15 to 7pm Social, 7 to 9pm FOLLOW Eucharistic Adoration before meeting from 5:30 to 6:15pm. Have a facebook? Become a fan of St. Paul s Youth Ministry Joliet, and be updated with events, see pictures, discuss Catholic issues and much more! Calling ALL GIANTS: Alumni News The alumni newsletter will be ready soon! Please send your address to lermeystpauldev@comcast.net. This will allow us to continue our efforts in going 100% green with communications! Also, if you facebook please join the group St. Paul the Apostle Alumni Association. Protecting God s Children Workshop...May 20 at 6:30pm Call Sr. Karen Marie All articles submitted for the bulletin are due 2 weeks prior to the publication date.

5 Calendar News Sunday, April 25 All Day Youth Ministry Retreat 9:00am Mass 10:30am Mass (Children s Liturgy of the Word) Monday, April 26 8:00am Eucharistic Adoration 3:00pm Set up A-4 5:45pm Religious Education All Closing Mass 6:30pm Youth Ministry Bible Study Convent 7:30pm AA Tuesday, April 27 8:00am Eucharistic Adoration 3:00pm Volleyball Gym 5:00pm Youth Ministry Convent/ 6:30pm Boy Scouts Wednesday, April 28 8:00am Eucharistic Adoration 3:00pm Volleyball Gym 6:30pm Rainbows School 6:30pm Girl Scouts 7:30pm Liturgy A-1 All Public Buildings are smoke free Thursday, April 29 8:00am Eucharistic Adoration 3:00pm Children s Choir School 3:00pm Set up A-4 3:30pm Interviews By Dianna A 2-3 6:00pm Choir Practice Friday, April 30 7:30am School Prayer 8:30am Mass 9:00am Eucharistic Adoration 9:00am First Communion Breakfast A-4 9:00am School Activities 3:00pm Set up Gym/ A-4 3:30pm First Communion Practice / 6:00pm Private Party Gym/ A-4 Saturday, May 1 11:00am First Communion Noon First Holy Communion / 3:00pm Confessions 4:30pm Vigil Mass 5:30pm Music Ensemble Sunday, May 2 9:00am Mass 10:30am Mass Noon Private Party A-4 Reminder: All buildings close at 9pm. After use of rooms, please be sure to leave them clean and turn off all lights! Pray for the Sick Please remember in your prayers, the following people who are seriously ill and others who are suffering with long-term illnesses: Sami Henderson, Eugene Oetter, Helen Locher, Michael Fieterer, Gary Pausen, Isabelle Tyrell, Jodie Adler, Erin Bartel, Mary Madden, Gilbert Dumyahan, Gerard Colagrossi, Linda Klover, Jeanie Nunuue, Marianne Gulas, David Dorke, Tom Mowbray, Amy Remallard, Laura Criel, Kurt Palmer, Jay Gentile, Kathy Peterson, Nancy Zimmer, Louis Toka, Marie Richards, Kay Prock, Lisa Savero, John Mowbray, Mason Briese, Peter Hylka, Marian Jehle, Shirley Max, Sally Drauden, Anthony Bebej, Jamie Hakey, Bernie Hastings, Rev. George Klepec, Mrs. John Carney (Patricia) May they and their families be comforted by our prayers and Our Lord s compassion.

6 St. Paul the Apostle First Communicants of 2010 May 1 at Noon Congratulations to this year s First Communicants, St. Paul s Parish welcomes you to the table of our Lord. We pray that you will always come to be nourished with the Body and Blood of Jesus. May the banners that each of the families made be a reminder of the first time you received the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. God Bless You! Emma Michelle Allen Olivia Grace Alstott Sarah Nicole Bailey Nikkola Joanna Bales Nicholas Donovan Bartelt Hannah Jacqueline Bebar Mackenzie Grace Bell Tyler Lawrence Bell Christian Matthew Bertino Jack Alexander Bradley Lisa Geralyn Breen Lukas Michael Breen Dylan John Breuer Luke Michael Burkett Matthew Joseph Butler Emma Eleanor Cameron Kyle Joseph Carbaugh Kaitlyn Michele Carr Paul A. Corsetti Isabella Marie Costa Zachary Scott Costello Vincent Phillip DeFilippo Justin Jan Dudzik Alicia Maria Escobar* Daniel Antonio Escobar* Marco Estuardo Escobar* Joshua Alexander Escobedo Paige Alyson Gieseke * Will make 1st Communion next weekend, May 8. Libby Rose Gregurich Luis Angel Guzman Kennedy Elizabeth Hakey Genevieve Elaine Hardin Gracie Lynn Hir Patrick Doyle Hir Cody Richard Hooker Ava Alizabeth Kitchens Kadan James Knorr Kelly Ann Krall Autumn Marie Letterle John Ryan Linehan Jonathon Paul Lopez Maeve Emily Lowry Justin Abel Luna Daniel John Mangun Jared Eugene Mantia Mary Grace Jiang Lu McGrath Mitchell William Misischia Lydia Grace O Connor Bailey Patricia Papesh Alexis Nicole Perez Sean Patrick Pharo Allyson Leigh Pillish Anna Marie Piskur Nicole Jean Pistilli Morgan Ann Powers Jacob Joseph Ragusa Grace Arlyne Regal Madison Nicole Robbins Owen Michael Roesel Hailey Patricia Ryan Amanda Grace Sands Austin Christopher Sarcletti Jakob Francis Scherf Jacob H. Schreiner Samantha Kay Scordo Kathleen Joyce Sears Riley Jane Sebby Cameron Donald Seeman Nathaniel Brian Seeman Anne Marie Serdar Katelyn Elizabeth Shroba Georgia Ann Sigler Gerard Joseph Sims Riley M. Soto Emma Marie Tacchia Madison Grace Talarico Elise Jenna Tarrant Laken Lee Testa Max Fitzgerald Toborg Ava Marie Tomich Elizabeth Irene Tuck Thomas Charles Tuck Grace Nicole Vessel Elizabeth Suzette Weir McKenna Rae Willis Dylan Matthew Wolff Griffin James Yaklich Alexander Joseph Zawacki

7 Monday, May 3 Save the Date! News from other Parishes & Organizations April 25, 10am-1pm, Open House at all Diocesan Cemeteries. Call for info. April 27 at 7pm, at the Joliet Franciscan Center. Prayer Service for one hour. Call for info. May 2, 8-11:30am, Pancake Breakfast at St. Bernard s. May at the Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House, a St. Raymond sponsored silent retreat for women. Call May 15, at 8am, Scout training for those interested in helping the Scouts at St. Charles Pastoral Center. Call for info. May 22, 9am-noon, at St. Joe Park, Free-For-All event. Accepting donations the two prior days..clothing etc. Call for info as to what is needed. Head Start, is accepting enrollment for children up to age 5. Call for requirements. Catholic Charities needs your contributions to the ANGEL FUND in which your dollars are matched. Please join Heroes West (1530 Commerce Ln) and the Lockport Firefighters Local #1544 to support Camp I Am Me. 10 % of all purchases made by supporters of Local #1544 and Camp I Am Me on Monday May 3 at Heroes West Sports Grill will be donated to Camp I Am Me. Simply inform your server that you are here for Camp I Am Me and you will be given an entry form. Fill out the form, and 10% of the sales from your purchase that day will be donated to Camp I Am Me. In addition, we will randomly draw one entry from that day and the winner will receive a $25 gift card. We are going to be running this promotion for qualified charities, non profits and schools for the next 52 weeks. The group which sends the greatest amount of sales on their allotted day will receive a $1,000 cash bonus! Only 3 weeks left...giant$100,000 Raffle $50,000 First Prize $10,000 Second Prize $5,000 Third Prize $150 Fourth thru 200 th Prize 1 of Every 10 Tickets Wins $150 Ticket Cost: $100 each Tickets can be split by up to 10 people. (Tickets are available at the Parish Office or call ) Drawing May 16, 2010 at the Ice Cream Social in the Activity Center Ice cream provided by The Original Walt s Ice Cream Needed cakes and pies...call Lindsay # 201