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

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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 PAGE 2 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 Dear Friends in Christ, Feed My Starving Children Event Many of you have heard of the organization Feed My Starving Children. They are an excellent organization that helps to provide meals for the poor around the world. Most volunteer groups go to their facility in Aurora or Schaumburg to package the food which will be shipped to areas in need. Feed My Starving Children also goes out to parishes and churches with mobile units so that even more volunteers can participate. We have such an event coming up on Saturday, October 28 in Dempsey Hall on Crane Road. Our Knights of Columbus Council is organizing the event so that St. Patrick and St. John Neumann parishioners can participate on a large scale. Our Knights Council is calling our event Mercy for the Starving, in connection with the corporal work of mercy that calls for us to feed the hungry. Our hope is that hundreds of parishioners will volunteer on three different two hour shifts so that we can meet our meal packing goal of 101,088 meals. Feed My Starving Children staff will be here to coordinate our efforts so that it goes smoothly. They will bring in a truckload of components for the making of the manna packs. The ingredients are white rice, textured soy protein, dehydrated vegetables and vegetarian lavoring with a vitamin and mineral blend. The manna packs will then be shipped to locations to help feed those in need. This will be an excellent volunteer opportunity for all age groups. Families can also participate together. The costs for the event will be paid by the two parishes and the Knights of Columbus and the Knights of Columbus Women s Auxiliary. The total cost for the food, packaging, and transportation is $22,239 which puts the cost for each meal at approximately $0.22. St. John Neumann Parish and the Knights have already contributed $13,000 to date. St. Patrick s portion of the cost will be paid through parishioner donations and a number of parish tithes. If you would like to make a contribution to this good cause, donations can be put in an envelope with the designation Feed My Starving Children Event. If you are writing a check, it needs to be made out to St. Patrick Parish. In the memo line you can write Feed My Starving Children. I d like to thank the Knights for their leadership on this project. Their goals are to ful ill one of the corporal works of mercy by feeding the hungry, and provide a community building event that brings together the two St. Charles parishes for a great cause. Details on how you can Volunteer at this event are in the ad below and on our parish website. In Matthew 25, Jesus said, Whatever we do for the least of our brothers or sisters, we do for him. May many lives be touched by the love of Christ through this Mercy for the Starving service event! In Christ, Msgr. Steve

3 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 PAGE 3 Women of Faith Retreat: Focused, Faith-Filled, and Fun! Saturday, September 30 th from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Dempsey Hall on Crane Road All women of the parish and their friends are invited to participate in an energizing retreat day led by Cathleen Filipski. Cathleen is a trained spiritual director, and educator and a lay Carmelite. She is also the founder of Abiding in Love Ministries, a spiritual direction ministry that offers hope, healing and wholeness through Scripture and prayer. She has been married to her husband Jeff for 34 years and is the mother of six. She and her family reside in St. Charles and are parishioners of St. Patrick s. If you have questions please contact Cathleen at cathleenfilipski@hotmail.com. Cost for the day is $39, which includes lunch. Please fill out the form below & return to the parish office at 6N487 Crane Road, from 8 am to 4 p.m. or place in an envelope in the offering basket. Please RSVP by Wednesday, September 27 at Women of Faith Retreat: Saturday, September 30th. $39 (which includes lunch) Please make check payable to St. Patrick Parish. Name(s) Home or Cell Phone Please drop this in an envelope in the Sunday offering basket with your $39 payment or bring in or mail to the parish office at 6N487 Crane Road. New Four Week Series! Faith Questions, Catholic Answers Led by Msgr. Knox, Fr. Manno, Fr. Gonnella and Seminarian John Kladar Begins Tuesday, September 26th 9:00 to 10:15 a.m. Downtown and 7:00 to 8:15 p.m. at Crane Road Many of Your questions and others will be answered, some are shown below. Tuesday, September 26th The Church Led by Fr. Manno What is the Church and why is it so important to belong? Why should I belong to the Church if I feel like I can worship God by myself? If Jesus desired for his Church to be one, why are there hundreds of Christian denominations? What is the role of the church in discerning and teaching God s truth? Some Christian denominations believe God reveals himself only in scripture, but Catholics talk about scripture and sacred tradition, can you advise? My kids no longer go to church, how can I reconnect them? Tuesday, October 3rd The Afterlife: Heaven, Hell, Purgatory, Angels and Demons, and the Second Coming of Christ Led by Msgr. Knox What happens to us right after we die? What is heaven like? Will we recognize loved one s who have gone before us? It seems that only Catholics believe in purgatory. What is purgatory and how can we assist those being purified? Can people go to heaven who aren t baptized or who belong to non-christian religions? Do Satan and demonic spirits or angels really exist? When we come before the judgement seat of God, what will we be judged on? Can people who commit suicide be saved? What are we to believe about the Second Coming of Jesus? Is there any issue with being cremated after I die? Tuesday, October 10th The Eucharist and the Mass Led by Fr. Gonnella What do the different parts of the Mass mean? How can ordinary bread and wine be transformed in the body and blood of Jesus? How can I get more out of Mass? Why do we do things like genuflect, make the sign of the cross with holy water and ring bells during Mass? How can we get more young people to engage with the Mass and the Eucharist? Why do some Catholic churches have kneelers and others don t? What is the value of Eucharistic adoration? Tuesday, October 17th The Sacraments at the Service of Communion: Marriage and Holy Orders Led by Deacon Mike Smith and Seminarian John Kladar What exactly does the Church teach about the sacrament of marriage? Many young Catholic couples are no longer being married in the Church, what is driving this trend? What did Jesus teach about marriage? How can the Church support married couples in a world that oftentimes devalues commitment? How does the Church prepare couples to receive this sacrament in our time? What are the steps in becoming a priest or a permanent deacon? What are the pastoral skills and spiritual gifts that are essential for being an effective priest in our day and age? What are the ministry duties of a permanent deacon?

4 PAGE 4 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 Divorce Recovery Program Divorce and Beyond is a Catholic based recovery program designed to help guide men and women through the process of divorce in order to find healing. The program explores the issues of divorce, with the goal of leading participants toward ultimate forgiveness, happiness, and new life. This 11-week program begins on Tuesday, September 12 and will run through November 28. We will meet from 7:00 to 8:30 PM at our Crane Road Church Campus at 6N491 Crane Rd. in St. Charles The cost of the program is $10. To register or more for information, please contact Lois Mielke loismielke@sbcglobal.net or call Are You Interested in Becoming Catholic? Let our team help you discern whether God is calling you into full communion with the Church. While from behind, a voice shall sound in your ears: This is the way; walk in it. ~ Isaiah 30:21 The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a journey one of faith. If you, or someone you know, has felt a nudge to embark on this spiritual journey towards Catholicism, then RCIA may be right for you. Join us on Wednesday, September 13th at 7:00 p.m. in the Fr. Carse Center at the Downtown Church for an RCIA Informational Session Have you ever thought about joining the Catholic Church? Were you raised in a Protestant tradition but now feel drawn toward Catholicism? Is your spouse or iance Catholic and perhaps you would like to share in his or her faith? Are you a baptized Catholic who has never celebrated First Communion or Con irmation? Are you unbaptized but feel a call from God to draw closer to him and the Church? If so, we d invite you to consider entering into the RCIA process (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) which begins in the Fall. This process helps participants enter into full communion with the Church at Easter. Through weekly meetings you ll learn about the Catholic faith with others who will be on a similar journey. For more information, please contact Pam at or ppurcell2010@comcast.net. Attention Married Couples... Please Join Us for Our Date Night Saturday Sunset on the Patio! September 16th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Dustin & Jill Schadt from Holy Cross, Batavia will Present Three to Get Married this dynamic couple will focus on what God expects of us in our marriage respect for the femininity and masculinity of your spouse. Join us for a Romantic Evening with your Spouse at our annual event held in our Dempsey Hall outside patio & enjoy the Summer sunset! A delicious main course will be grilled. $20 per couple. Please bring Your favorite appetizer or dessert to share! Please R.S.V.P. by calling Thea or admin@marriage-building.org. Childcare will be provided for a small fee, just ask when you RSVP.

5 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 PAGE 5 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 Weekly Offering ~ Sunday, September 3: $46, Hurricane Harvey Relief: $25, Monday, September 18th 2:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. To Schedule Appointment Ahead Please call Brian at or Anne at Photo ID Required. Walk-Ins Welcome. Child Care will be provided. Your donation is greatly needed. Donors will be treated to a Pulled Pork Sandwich & Snacks! Every Donor Receives a $10 Colonial Café Gift Certificate & a FREE Entry Voucher for Siegel s Cottonwood Farm Pumpkin Fest! FLOCKNOTE, On September 23 & 24! We love having you as part of our flock! Let s Keep in Touch! Get Important Updates via or Text! This new communica on tool we're using will allow you to receive important parish informa on & announcements via or text message. You can unsubscribe any me. Please Remember to Bring Your Cell Phone to Mass that Weekend! Or know your current address, because we can sign you up with that also. We will also have people to HELP you get Set-Up that Sunday, A er morning Masses, during As you join us for donuts, coffee, juice & fellowship In the Fr. Carse Center, Downtown or in Dempsey Hall, Crane Road

6 PAGE 6 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 ATTENTION PARENTS!! SIGN UP NOW for Con irmation Preparation Classes! Register NOW for 6th Grade Religious Ed This exciting program combines religious education with youth ministry & begins September 13th Students meet twice a month, Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Students will not want to miss this fun and unique experience to learn about the faith! To download the Registration form Please visit religious-education 6-8/. Please Contact Alyce Poziombka, Con irmation Director: or apoziombka@stpatrickparish.org 7th Grade Students Register NOW for Con irmation Prep I Classes Con irmation Prep I Class: 7th Grade Available on Sunday evenings 6:00-7:30 pm ~ OR ~ Wednesday evenings 6:30-8:00 pm at the Crane Road Campus. The irst Class is on Wednesday, September 13th ~ OR ~ Sunday, September 10th. To Download the Registration form Please visit 6-8/. Please Contact Us: Alyce Poziombka, Con irmation Director: or apoziombka@stpatrickparish.org Karen Delaney, Con irmation Secretary: or kdelaney@stpatrickparish.org 8th Grade Students Register NOW for Con irmation Prep II Classes Con irmation Prep II Class: 8th Grade; Available on Sunday evenings 6:00-7:30 pm at the Crane Road Campus. The irst Class is on Sunday, September 10th. Con irmation will be made in the 8th grade upon completion of 2 yr. prep. program. Download the Registration form Please visit 6-8/. Please Contact Us: Alyce Poziombka, Con irmation Director: or apoziombka@stpatrickparish.org Karen Delaney, Con irmation Secretary: or kdelaney@stpatrickparish.org The full Prep I & Prep II calendars are on the web site. Please Note: We also have a High School Program. Religious Education Classes for P3 5th Grade Begin The Week Of Sunday, September 17, Register Your Children NOW for P3 5th Grade on our website or in parish of ice for the School Year To download the Registration form & see Details of Yearly Class Fees Please visit PK-5/. Please Contact Us with any questions: Deacon Jerry Ryndak, Director, P3 Grade 5 & EYFWJ-5th at or jryndak@stpatrickparish.org or Gail Brown, Secretary: or gbrown@stpatrickparish.org By registering your children, your family will have peace knowing that the gifts of your children given to you by God are being prepared to meet the challenges of moral demands they are facing today and will face on their journey to Heaven. Jesus did say, Let the children come to me; do not prevent them... ~ Mark 10:14 See Class Information & Schedules below. Preschool Classes: held At the Crane Road Church for 3-year-olds (P3) & 4-year-olds (P4): Classes begin on September 17th on Sundays during 9:45 a.m. Mass until 10:45 a.m. Kindergarten Classes: held at St. Patrick School on Crane Road, begin September 19th and 20th. Choose: Tuesdays 4:30-5:45 p.m. Or Wednesdays 4:30-5:45 p.m. Weekly R.E. Program for 1st 5th: begins September 19th and 20th and continues through April 25th, Choose: Tuesdays 4:30-5:45 p.m. Or Either Wednesdays 4:30-5:45 p.m. OR 6:30-7:45 p.m. Home Study for Grades 3, 4 & 5: call Gail Brown for more information. Embracing Your Family with Jesus (EYFWJ) for 5th Grade: structured so the student and at least one parent are in the classroom together starting on September 20, twice monthly for 90-minutes on Wednesdays 6:30-8:00 p.m. Special Sacraments Program: Children who are beyond grade 2 and have not received the sacraments of Reconciliation or Eucharist have this is the opportunity to receive those sacraments by completing this program.

7 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 PAGE 7 Save the Dates! Women at the Well's New Season Starts on Friday, October 13th from 9:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.! October 13th: Monsignor Steve Knox will Present Why Catholics Leave the Church and How We Can Help Them Come Back Home Mary Strauss will Present December 3rd: Advent by Candlelight: Jill Kapala will Present Waiting for Love to be Born Gatherings for all women of the parish to develop friendships while enhancing our mind, body and soul to glorify God. Please join us for our speaker series as we explore faith-based topics in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. We meet in Dempsey Hall at the Crane Road Campus on Friday mornings for early registration & coffee at 8:30 a.m., Breakfast at 9:15 a.m., Speaker at 9:45 a.m., and program concludes at 11:00 a.m. $7.00 per event or $35 for Season, December & April are Separate from the Season. To Register by phone, call or WATW.stp@gmail.com. For more information visit stpatrickparish.org/education-and-youth/adults/women-at-the-well or pick up a brochure in the narthex. All Seniors 65 & Up are Invited to Join Us & please bring a friend! On Monday, September 18th from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in the beautiful Father Carse Center, Downtown We will have a delightful Music Program by Terry Wohl. Dr. Lori Johnson, Audiologist, will be there to test hearing aids and talk about our new looping system. Coffee and dessert will be served. Questions? Call Doogie: All Men Are Welcome to Join Us! A MEN'S BIBLE STUDY: NEXT WEEK, SEPTEMBER 14TH FROM 7 TO 9 P.M. Held Every Thursday Evening at St. Patrick Crane Road Church, in the St. Joseph Room. The Study will be on The Acts of the Apostles, to learn how the Catholic Church started. For more information call Frank at All Women of the Elgin Deanery are Invited to the next business meeting of The Diocesan Council of Catholic Women on Tuesday, September 12, at 10:00 a.m., in the St. Peter Room at St. Patrick Crane Road Church. Come and find out about us - we look forward to meeting you! Sunday Readings Bible Study Are you interested in being better prepared for the Sunday Mass? Come Join Us for the on-going weekly bible study on Thursday nights, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Crane Road Church in the St. Anne Room across from Dempsey Hall. We study the upcoming Sunday readings. We incorporate what Bishop Barron from Word on Fire is saying about the readings. We end the session with the Rosary, praying for the Church and your intentions. Contact Irene for further information at ihollenbach@comcast.net. Coming October 10 th : Hope Takes Action St. Patrick's Society of St. Vincent de Paul will lead this 18 week program with support from St. John Neumann & St. Peter parish SVdP members. Participants are paired with mentors to listen, suggest, and guide the person along the path. Help is needed in multiple areas. Interested in helping? Know someone who might benefit by attending? Please contact Ray at RTMCNA@sbcglobal.net or Deacon Mellin at jmellin@sbcglobal.net or phone

8 PAGE 8 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 High School Teens & Friends are Invited to Join us THIS Thursday from 7 9 pm at IN THE CATACOMBS ST. PAT S DOWNTOWN CHURCH CAMPUS Join us as we explore the hidden secrets that cause so many problems in the life of teens (and adults) today and how JESUS spoke about those same issues. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly. ~ Jesus Tuesday, September 12th: Priests for WAFFLES & Ice Cream! Local Middle School Parents can bring Students, stay for Mass & assist, then leave earlier. St. Pat s WILL be dismissed by 8:15 am for school. From the FIRST Ones Who Brought You Knockerball in 2015 We Are Bringing it BACK! An Event For 5th 8th Graders & Friends to Kick Off the New School Year with a Rocked by GOD Rally FIRE AND RAIN Sunday, September 17th: 1 pm to 3:30pm At St. Patrick Crane Road School Backlot Campus Cost is $10 & Includes Lunch: Hot Dogs & Nachos, Popcorn & Drinks, Knockerball, Dunk Tank, Slip-N-Slide Baseball, Prizes & More! Details, Registration & Master Liability Form: Cash or check payable to St. Patrick Youth Ministry. We WILL NEED HELP from Parents! Please the Youth Ministry Office for more details: youthministry@stpatrickparish.org Registration Deadline is Friday, Sept. 15!

9 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 PAGE 9 Come Join Cub Scout Pack 110 at 7:00 PM in Dempsey Hall for an exciting Pack meeting featuring Mr. Freeze from Fermilab. Come learn about the year round adventure the Cub Scouts offers to boys in Kindergarten through Fifth Grade. Questions? Please contact Bob Hlavacek, Cubmaster, Pack 110 at or scouterbob@att.net. Are You Ready for Fun & Adventure? No previous Scout experience is needed. Boy Scouts is for boys yrs. old. Contact Scoutmaster Jeff Oesterlin at jloesterlin@mac.com or visit Back in May, St. Patrick s Boy Scout Troop 10 enjoyed a week at Camp Phillips Scout Reservation in Rice Lake WI. We Have CHOIRS for ALL Ages! Do You Love to Sing? What better way to Praise God than through Music! Contact Cyndee to Sign Up! Children s Choir for Grades 3 to 8 Wednesday, Sept. 13: 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. In the St. Francis Room, Crane Road Youth Choir & Ensemble Gr. 8 to 12 Monday, Sept. 18: 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. In the Crane Road Church Adult Choir for College & Up Thursday, Sept. 14: 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. for 9:45 a.m. Sunday Mass In the Crane Road Church Please Consider Joining Us NOW! We Need Singers, organists, pianists & instrumentalists! Contact Music Director, Cyndee Zyblut for more information at music@stpatrickparish.org Visit: St. Patrick Parish Service Ministry Looking for a FUN, Hands-On Fall FAMILY Volunteer Experience? We Need Help Packing Food on: Sept. 20: 1 to 4pm, Oct. 25: 1 to 4pm, Nov. 29: 1 to 4pm, Dec. 13: 1 to 4pm Ages 8 & Older! For Details or Sign Up, Please Contact Teri at or johnhoscheit@gmail.com B-I-N-G-O! Residents at Bickford Senior Residence in St. Charles LOVE to Play BINGO! Volunteers Are Needed to HELP At BINGO on Friday, September 29. Arrive at 6:15 p.m., games start at 6:30 p.m. & we re done in an hour. Children welcome. Please contact Pat Reding at preding@msn.com ( preferred) or Will You STAND UP for LIFE? If you are interested in getting more information about joining other like-minded St. Patrick Parishioners at the March for Life in Chicago on 1/14/18 Or in Washington D.C. on 1/19/18 Please contact Jon Mielke at , or go to to be added to the mailing list (no commitment) so that you are kept abreast of the planning of both of these events. The Thursday Morning Coffee Klatch will be every Thursday Morning After the 8:30 a.m. Mass in the Fr. Carse Center at St. Patrick s Downtown.

10 PAGE 10 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 Weekly Mass Intentions Monday, September 11 ~ Patriot Day 7:00 a.m. Robert J. Ferris Crane Road Church This week our Crane Road Church Tabernacle Candle burns In Memory of: Regina Acosta 8:30 a.m. James Abbott Downtown Church Tuesday, September 12 ~ The Most Holy Name of Mary 7:00 a.m. Roseann Grady Crane Road Church 8:30 a.m. Carol Nelson Downtown Church Wednesday, September 13 ~ St. John Chrysostom 7:00 a.m. Trudy Gattorna Crane Road Church And our Downtown Church Tabernacle Candle burns In Memory of: Trudy Gattorna May this light which reminds us of Jesus presence in the Tabernacle welcome them into His eternal presence. 8:30 a.m. Michael & Bernice Depa Downtown Church Special Intention for 8:50 a.m. Dominican Sisters of Crane Road Church St. Cecelia Congregation Thursday, September 14 7:00 a.m. Beau Putz Crane Road Church 8:30 a.m. Joyce Foley Downtown Church 6:00 p.m. Mass in Spanish Downtown Church Friday, September 15 7:00 a.m. Lauren Ballew Crane Road Church 8:30 a.m. Charoltte & Anthony Graziano Downtown Church ~ St. Peter Claver ~ Celebrants~ 8:30 a.m. Marie Westhoff Downtown Church 4:00 p.m. Elizabeth Albert CR Msgr. Knox 6:00 p.m. Julie Swanson DT Fr. Gonnella Sunday, September 17 ~ 24th Sunday ~ Celebrants ~ Sidney & 7:30 a.m. DT Fr. Gonnella Mary Cannell 8:00 a.m. Michael Urda CR Fr. Manno 9:00 a.m. John M. Maxel DT Fr. Gonnella 9:45 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Special Intention for Collin Roerish Special Intention for Tom & Gloria Farrell CR Fr. Manno DT Msgr. Knox 11:30 a.m. John W. Wiedemann CR Fr. Manno 12:00 p.m. Stephen Puhr DT Msgr. Knox 5:00 p.m. People of St. Patrick DT Fr. Loaiza Priest Celebrants for Weekend Masses are listed above. CRANE ROAD CHURCH Every Tuesday 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Benediction at 8:45 p.m. DOWNTOWN CHURCH Every Wednesday for 24 hours 9:00 a.m. Wednesday to 8:15 a.m. Thursday, Benediction at 8:15 a.m. Pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3:00 p.m. On Tuesdays at the Crane Road Church On 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 p.m. each afternoon. This recalls the time of Christ s death on the cross. We Have Assistance for the Hearing Impaired In the Downtown Church In addition to the body-pack style assisted listening receivers and headphones that are common in public spaces, we have integrated an assisted listening hearing loop embedded inside the sanctuary for those with newer hearing aids. Parishioners or guests who wear hearing aids which are T-coil Enabled will seamlessly have the audio transmitted directly to their hearing aid as soon as they enter the pews on the main floor. If your hearing aid has a T-Coil Switch, be sure it is turned ON. There are signs at the back of the Narthex and ushers are happy to help those who need assistance.

11 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 PAGE 11 Please Keep All of Our Military Personnel and Families in Your Prayers: *currently or soon to be deployed Remember the Prayer Circle when you or someone you know needs prayers. Contact Laura at or BM2 Patrick Hogan LCpl Zac T. Kwasniewski* Sgt Dominick Lullo SrA Joe Lullo Petty Officer Ian Masters SPC Quincy Novak Sgt John M. Patton Sgt Andrew Perry Captain Jillian Rigert SCPO Gary Ronzheimer 1st Lt Andrew Slade Attention Veterans! The Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital Veterans Mobile Medical Unit is coming to 311 N. 2nd Street, St. Charles, [The 2nd Tuesday of Every Month.] For more information contact Pam Kostecki, LCSW at , ext or at Frank Adorno Anthony Alagna Michael Baron Trina Beauchamp Rich Bergeson Maureen Berscheid Juan Bocardo Miguel Bocardo Karen Booth Kim Bosch Cliff Bottigliero Jack Boyd Chuck Brancato Josie Brown Patricia Brown Dorothy Buchta Alicia Burks Seamus Carney Jeremy Charles Madeline Chimienti Patrick Collins Lt Col Mark C. Andres Specialist Kevin D. Bagrowski Cpl Trevor Brennan LTC Nicholas Bugajski 2nd Lt Jennifer Clay 1st Lt Jessica Clay* MMN3 John Cody 2 nd Lt Frederick Dela Cruz Captain Patrick Dorsch* Cpl Casey Duncan LCpl Riley Gorczynski Dorothy Coleman Louis Coulombe Sharon Diamond Ed DiGirolamo Elaine DiGirolamo Arlene Doran John Doran Karen Dorrell Rosella Ehl Gus Enzenbacher Gilberto Fevreira Pat Fleming Rosina Garro Joseph Gehrman Marie Ghiotto Bonifacio Gonzales Cole Gregory Mike Gruszka Glenn Hammer Ty Hawkinson Pray for the Sick Susan Hill Mark Hoffmann Harold Hubbe Adele Hubbe Dorothy[Dally]Johnson Harriet Karall Meri Notz-Johnson Michael Kayser George Kleinschmidt Rick Komar Tim Korzen Barb Koskiewicz Jarrod Kovanda Phillip LaFata Stan LeMaire Brittany Lengyle Noah Joseph Lindsay Jeremy Lloyd Margaret Lykens Janet Malkiewicz Teresa Maness Patricia Manno Laura Matenko Brendan Maus Barbara Mazurek James Mazurek Linda Mirabelli Dolores Mollenhauer Shirley Mueller Mary Olsen Frank Papa Alejandro Perez Anthony Placek, Jr. Ronald Polzin Frank Positano Paul Price Carlo Raimondo, Jr. Ed Ray Patricia Reding Zane Romero Norie Rooney Philip Rovino Nina Ruck Andrea Rutherford Rosa Maria Santos Sophia Schumann If you or your loved ones no longer need our prayers, please let us know. Call the Parish Office: nd Lt Michael Shares Amn Erin Nicole Shulfer 2LT Colin M. Snook A1C Anna Swanson* SRA Ryan Swanson Captain Peter Tate* Sea Jessica M. Tobolski Maj Eric Winkofsky Capt Christine 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. Geraldine A. Homola Joan E. Jachera Georgianne Maxel Craig Skowron Gabriel Socha Gwendolyn Socha John Smith Vern Steffen Joan Steiner Joseph Stiglianese Jennifer Stoeffer Les Stubblefield Lyndsay Sullivan Cynthia Szabelski Larry Szabelski Yukoh Takahashi Julie Tang Frank Thiel Roger Tippett Sue VanBosch Betty Voigt Ken Ward Christine Wiedemann Bob Wimmers Madeline Wojciechowski James Womack Kevin Zagers Need Holy Communion brought to you at home? If you are unable to attend 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 Eucharistic Minister visits, call Betty at or her at booper926@aol.com.

12 PAGE 12 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC SCHOOL Where Faith and the Future Meet Prayer Power Bea tudes for Families By Tom McGrath, Loyola Press 1. Blessed are the families who live simply, for they will taste the joys of living in God s kingdom. 2. Blessed are the families who make me and space for each family member to mourn life s sorrows and losses, for they will receive God s comfort and consola on. 3. Blessed are the families who humbly receive life s gi s rather than grasp at power and possessions, for they will discover they have been given everything they need. 4. Blessed are the families who nurture a hunger and thirst for fairness so that others will know the jus ce of God s ways. 5. Blessed are families in which mercy is abundant and forgiveness is given freely so that God s mercy will be readily available to all. 6. Blessed are families who ground their lives in God and rise above the lures of tempta on, for God will shine his face upon them. 7. Blessed are the families who create peace at home, at school, at work, in the community, and in the world, for they will be God s very own. 8. Blessed are the families who strengthen one another, encourage compassion, and desire to do good despite life s blows and setbacks, for they help bring about the Kingdom of God. Msgr. Knox praying with the 1st & 2nd graders. St. Patrick School Students of Service were given an opportunity to give direct assistance to recent Hurricane Harvey victims in Houston, Texas & they sure acted fast! Thanks to Everyone who responded with 320+ backpacks filled with necessities, driven to Spring Wood High School in Spring Branch, Texas in the Houston area. All students in this high school have lost their homes and are living in shelters. The school stayed dry throughout the hurricane and opened on Tuesday, September 5 th. The donations came from school families, parishioners, and community members alike who wanted to make a difference in the lives of those affected by the hurricane. The St. Patrick s Students of Service Club does monthly collections of needed supplies for food pantries, shelters, and other organizations that help those in need in our community as well as abroad. In addition to these monthly collections they also participate in monthly service opportunities such as packing lunches for the local homeless shelters, volunteering at the Northern Illinois Food Bank, Bingo and Christmas caroling at local nursing homes, and many other activities throughout each year. St. Patrick Catholic School Visit our website at Main Campus (K-8): 787 Crane Road, St. Charles, IL Downtown Campus (PreK 2 PreK 4): 118 N. 5th Street, St. Charles, IL Come & See Why So Many Parents Love Our Preschool! We offer these programs for the school year: PK2 (M/W) (T/TH) 9:00-11:30 PK3 (M/W/F) or (T/TH) 8:45-11:45 PK4 (M-TH) or (M-F) 8:45-11:45 Please contact us for more information. Veronica Day, Director Phone: preschool@stpatrickparish.org 118 N. 5th Street St. Charles, 60175

13 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 PAGE 13 Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary #12497 Come Shred with Us! Our Next Well-Received Shred Date: Saturday, October 7th Shred While You Wait & Watch!! More Info. Call Alice: BUNCO for Breast Cancer! Friday, October 13th Join Us in Raising Funds for Living Well's Cancer Support Services for People Facing Cancer & Their Families More Info. Call Cheryl: Invites All, 50 years & Older to Bowl First & Third Tuesday Every Month at the St. Charles Bowling Alley Tuesday, September 19 at 12:45 p.m. (just west of Randall on Rte 64.) Have fun & get exercise with others of our faith, through April. Non-bowlers are welcome. We play 2 games only. You can bring a spouse or friend. For more information call Frank at The FOX VALLEY CATHOLIC BIBLE STUDY for WOMEN Will Begin with Mass studying The Gospel of Luke Thursday, September 14th at 9:15 a.m. in St. John Neumann Church We will meet Thursday mornings, from 9:15 to We will be studying The Gospel of Luke until December 7th. The study includes time for prayer and fellowship, a lecture & small group discussion. Please pre-register, Details online. Registration forms are available in the gathering area of St. Pat s Downtown & Crane Road Church or visit stpatrickparish.org, Get Connected, Parish Organizations, Fox Valley Catholic Bible Study for Women to print a form. For additional information, please call either Laura Weiss, or Carol Ann Richeson, Parish Events: September 11 17th Monday, September 11 9:00 a.m. Light of the World (DT) 6:00 p.m. Peace & Justice Meeting (DT) 7:00 p.m. New Parishioner Welcome Meeting (CR) 7:30 p.m. Boy Scouts (CR) 7:30 p.m. Pack 110 Committee Meeting (CR) Tuesday, September 12 7:00 a.m. Transformation Tuesday 5th-8th (CR) 9:00 a.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry (DT) 10:00 a.m. Elgin Catholic Women s Meeting (CR) 1:00 p.m. Senior Chair Exercise (DT) 3:00 p.m. Girl Scouts Troop 39 (CR) 5:00 p.m. Hope Takes Action St. Vincent de Paul (DT) 7:00 p.m. Divorce Support Group (CR) 7:00 p.m. Home & School Meeting (CR) 7:15 p.m. Marian Prayer Group (DT) Wednesday, September 13 5:45 p.m. Children s Choir (CR) 6:30 p.m. Confirmation Prep I: 7th Grade (CR) 6:30 p.m. EDGE: 6th Grade Religious Ed (CR) 6:30 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul Meeting (CR) 7:00 p.m. RCIA Information Session (DT) Thursday, September 14 9:00 a.m. Coffee Klatch (DT) 6:30 p.m. Cub Scout Pack Meeting (CR) 6:30 p.m. Cantor Rehearsal (CR) 7:00 p.m. Sunday Readings Bible Study (CR) 7:00 p.m. Men s Bible Study (CR) 7:00 p.m. Parish Choir Rehearsal (CR) 7:00 p.m. FORUM: High School (DT-CATACOMBS) Friday, September 15 7:30 a.m. Coffee Klatch (CR) 9:30 a.m. WAW Committee Meeting (CR) 1:30 p.m. AA Meeting (DT - Conf) Saturday, September 16 6:00 a.m. That Man is YOU! (CR) 6:00 p.m. BAM Date Night (CR) Sunday, September 17 9:45 & 11:30 a.m. Children s Liturgy of the Word (CR) 9:45 a.m. Rel Ed P3 & P4 in Crane Road Church Rooms 2:00 p.m. Eagle Court of Honor (CR) 1:00 p.m. Youth Rally 5th-8th Fire & Rain (CR-Sch Backlot) (DT) Downtown Campus; (CR) Crane Road Campus Save the Date for the Annual Friends of the Poor Walk/Run On Saturday, September 30th The Members of St. Vincent de Paul Invite You to join them for the Walk. Check in at 8:30 a.m. walk begins at 9:00 a.m. at Fabyan Forest Preserve. (1925 S. Batavia Ave, Geneva. Rt. 31, just north of Fabyan Pkwy) You can register online at Then Select Illinois under Choose your State, Scroll down to SOUTHEAST DISTRICT FOP WALK THEN Register to walk. Or, Call our SVDP Rep. Suzie Sheaffer at or suziesheaffer@gmail.com. 100% of funds raised stay in the local community to help those living in poverty

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 & Julianne 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 Join us for a U.S. CONSTITUTION series, simplified! Did you know that NOWHERE in the Constitution or Bill of Rights is there any mention of "Separation of Church and State"? Supreme Court Judges are NOT appointed for Life? The three legislative branches of government were NOT created to be co-equal Knowing and understanding our Constitution is the key to preserving not only America's liberties and freedoms but also our own individual liberties and freedoms. You are Invited to Attend One or All of the 10-part DVD series presented by Constitutional Experts David Barton and Rick Green Monday, September 18th & 25th 6:30 8:30 PM Monday, October 16th & 23rd 6:30 8:30 PM Monday, November 6th 6:30 8:30 PM For EVERYONE 12 years and older! It's FREE! Spread the Word! American Legion in Geneva - 22 South 2nd Street For more information Mary : marybbw@gmail.com 1000 Butterfield Road in Aurora. Delicious German food (provided by Belgio's Catering), Oktoberfest style beers, wine and live music. The festivities will take place outside under the stars on Marmion's beautiful campus. The all-inclusive Admission is $40/person (MUST Be 21 and older) and can be purchased at Marmion.org/fest.