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Christ the Servant Catholic Church Serving God from your Heart Confirmandi 2018 Luiza Flores Clare of Assisi A Paige Emily Bridget A Anna Elizabeth Therese B Mary Katherine Therese B Isabella Frances Cecilia B Anabella Marie Veronica C Margaret Ellen Catherine C Joseph Nicholas John D Gaetano Stefano Giuseppe D Jessica Lynn Elizabeth D Benjamin Charles Sebastian D Alexa Ann Katharine F Allison Bridget Teresa F Christopher Lagasca Simeon G Jeremy Scott Andrew G Haley Autumn Josephine H Michael Luis Michael J Michael James Andrew J Ashley Ann Mary K Amanda Layne Teresa M Addison Jerzey Elizabeth M Bianca Natalie Katharine M Nathaniel Frank George N Emilia Aleksandra Veronica P Emily Gia Caroline P Anissa Rose R Sydney JoAnn Apollinaria R Joseph Michael Anthony R Bryce Richard Hyacinth S Alexander Peter Michael S Julianna Mae Felicity S Madeline Rose Dorothy S Dean Michael Eligius S Shania April Rose S Joseph Anthony Thomas V Patrick Connor Michael W Molly Patricia Joan T Daniela Del R 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time October 28, 2018 Our Mission Christ the Servant Parish is a welcoming Catholic faith community gathered together to gratefully share and live the Eucharist, the inspiration of the Gospel, the presence of the Holy Spirit, and to follow Christ's example in service of others.

Page 2 October 28, 2018 Pope Francis Tweet for the Week The company of the saints helps us to recognize that God never abandons us, so that we can live and bear witness to hope on this earth. Marjorie H Bernardita O Maria M William L Pauline P William C. H Alice M Pura B Joseph D Albert G. J 2018 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal Pledge Report as of 10/21/18 Your participation in the CMAA is important. In-pew envelopes are still available in the narthex, or you can make a gift online at jolietdioceseappeal.org. PARISH GOAL: $40,600 AMOUNT PLEDGED: $41,520 AMOUNT PAID: $36,699 REMAINING BALANCE: $ 4,821 DONORS THIS YEAR: 247 (27 less than last year) Ronald P. L Ingrid K Kevin C Rosita Ramos S Josephine B. S All Saints All Souls 2018 REBATE AMOUNT: none yet. Find us (and like us!) on Facebook. www.facebook.com Type Christ the Servant Catholic Church into the search bar.

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time From Bishop Conlon Dear Brothers & Sisters in Christ: Once again, we are faced with a season of terrible devastation wrought by storms around our country. Specifically, Hurricane Florence and Hurricane Michael are two major storms so far this year which have caused millions of dollars worth of damage to those living in the southeastern states. Many have lost homes, businesses or places of worship as a result of the storm winds, debris, torrential rain and catastrophic flooding. We offer our prayers to families who have lost loved ones or are among those injured. As so often occurs, the poorest communities are hit hardest by these conditions, and will have the least recourse to address their losses. As a result, the bishops of the United States have agreed to take up a special collection for the humanitarian, long-term recovery and Church needs arising from the storms and other natural disasters in 2018. In the Diocese of Joliet, I am asking for parishes to hold this special collection during the weekend of November 4, if possible, but no later than November 11, so as not to conflict with the collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development on November 17-18, 2018. Please be as generous as you are able to assist our brothers and sisters in need. Bishop R. Daniel Conlon, Diocese of Joliet Page 3 Domestic Violence Awareness Month Besides making sure our voice is heard by local and state representatives and supporting legislation that will help to eliminate domestic violence, there are many other ways our Catholic faith community can help to put an end to domestic violence. Some of these ways include: Volunteering at your local women's shelter or crisis center. Donating clothes, food or household goods to a shelter and/or a monetary donation to an organization working to end domestic violence. Becoming a mentor for our youth. Participating in fundraisers that support domestic violence awareness organizations. Encouraging your employer to donate to a domestic violence shelter and learning about your company s policy on matching your donations. Attending events hosted by your local domestic violence organization. Together, our Catholic faith community can make a difference and help to end the cycle of domestic violence! From: 26 Ways to Get Involved in Stopping Domestic Violence By Brian Nguyen All Souls Day November 2, 2018, 7:00 pm During the month of November, we will remember our departed family members and friends. Using either the All Souls envelope included in your regular envelope mailing, or one of the envelopes provided in the Narthex, you may write the names of the people you especially wish to have remembered. These names will be included on a Our Beloved Dead poster during the month of November (updated weekly), and then in the parish bulletin. The names of those buried from Christ the Servant this past year will be read during the All Souls liturgy. All will have the opportunity to light a candle in memory of deceased loved ones at the end of the mass. All are invited to bring a photo of your deceased loved one to place on a table near the altar during the All Souls Mass. RITES OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION Adults interested in learning more Sacramental Information about the Catholic Faith, the celebration of Baptism, Eucharist and/or Confirmation are invited to contact the parish office. BAPTISM OF INFANTS Baptisms are usually celebrated on the first and third Sundays of each month (except during Lent) at 11:30 AM. A Baptism Preparation Class must be attended if you are planning your first child s baptism or if three years have passed since your last child was baptized. Call the Parish Office to register and to check whether adjustments have been made to the schedule. MARRIAGE Marriage arrangements must be made at least six months in advance by contacting the Parish Office to set the date and reserve the church. Reserve the church before you reserve the reception hall. HOLY ORDERS: Are you thinking of becoming a priest or religious? Talk with Fr. Bob or email Fr. Steven Borello at vocations@dioceseofjoliet.org. RECONCILIATION Available Saturdays from 4:00-4:30 pm (except Holy Saturday), or by appointment with Fr. Bob. PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK Please contact the parish office for a visit from a priest when sickness occurs or death is imminent for the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. To arrange for Communion to be brought to the sick/homebound members of the parish community, call Deacon Tom F. FUNERALS Arrangements for funerals are usually made in cooperation with the attending funeral home. Contact the parish office for preplanning of funerals. Baptism Preparation Class: Thursday, November 8, 7:00-8:00 PM

Page 4 October 28, 2018 Religious Formation F.A.C.T. (Grades 6-8) Service Opportunity Sunday October 28th from 11:00am to 12:30pm Grades 1 7 No Sessions this Tuesday and Wednesday 8th Grade Confirmation Next Classes: Wednesday Session - November 11 th Sunday Session - November 14 th Service Project Thanksgiving Food Scavenger Hunt: Sunday November 4 th 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Permission slip is required May God Bless our 2018 Confirmandi (listed on the cover) who will be Confirmed by Bishop Conlon on Sunday October 28 th at 3:00pm. Thank you to the catechists who helped prepare the students for this once in a lifetime Sacrament: Joe Ciolek, Ed & Fran Fleming and Steve Wagner Purchase beautiful Christian greeting cards and gifts and benefit Christ the Servant parish. Catalogs and order forms are available in the Narthex. Protecting God s Children for Adults This program was developed to help caring and responsible adults in keeping children safe. PGCA is mandatory for all adults who work with children in the parish. All parents are encouraged to attend this program. There are sessions offered at neighboring parishes. To view a list of available opportunities, visit www.virtus.org. Select First-time Registrant > View list of sessions > Joliet IL (Diocese) We will assemble a GIVING TREE to help collect children s hats, mittens and gloves for Hope's Front Door & St. Ethelreda. This can be one of your service opportunities for Grades 6 & 7. Christ the Servant families will be asked to dress the Giving Tree with donations of new hats, mittens & gloves for children. Monetary donations will also be welcome. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults If you simply want to know more about the Catholic Church... If you are interested in our Catholic Faith and Traditions... If you have questions about the Catholic Church... If you seeking a sacrament. Baptism..Eucharist..Confirmation If you feel that the Lord is calling you into deeper relationship... Then we invite you to join our RCIA journey. We meet Sunday mornings at 8:30am. It's not too late to join us. Contact Liz Wagner, Director of Religious Formation, for information about the RCIA Process or if you are interested in serving on the RCIA Team and sharing your faith. 630-910-0770 x103 or liz@ctswoodridge.org Please Pray for our catechumens: Brandon J & Athena R. Christ the Servant Religious Formation has a Facebook page! www.facebook.com/ctswoodridgerf.org "Like" us! Hotline Numbers for Help Family Shelter Service Domestic Abuse 630-469-5650 National Domestic Abuse Hotline 800-799-SAFE Illinois Adult Protective Services 866-800-1409 Will County Crisis Line 815-722-3344 Mayslake Ministries 630-852-9000 Diocese of Joliet Sexual Abuse Victim Assistance Coordinator 815-263-6467 Waterleaf Women s Center 630-701-6270

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 5 CHRIST THE SERVANT ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT Fiscal Year July 1, 2017 June 30, 2018 The next page is our parish annual financial statement for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018; along with a comparison to the prior fiscal year. I sincerely want to personally thank all of you who financially support Christ the Servant. Your faith, generosity and support mean so much. Because of you, we are able to continue the work and mission of the Catholic Church in our surrounding community. It is a blessing for me to be the pastor of such a friendly and generous parish. The parish generated a small deficit of approximately $2,500 for the current fiscal year as opposed to a small surplus last year. While Sunday collections were flat, fundraising revenues were down $13,000 due to less fundraising activity this year. Timing of when the 13 th month envelope was distributed resulted in restricted revenues also being lower this year. Fortunately overall operating expenses were flat this year as we watched our spending very carefully. In addition, the parish debt service payments were also lower by $20,000. Due to stronger cash flows in 2017, additional principal payments were made which did not occur this year. I am pleased to share with you that the parish loan which was used to build the Church was paid off in 2018. The original loan balance was around $2 million and we were able to pay this obligation off along with interest in 18 years. The use of the monthly debt reduction envelope helped us meet this obligation. Please continue using the debt reduction envelope so we can pay off the loan for the new parking lot and rectory project as soon as possible. On the ministry side, we provided religious education to 141 children this past year. We also continue to support a number of important programs such as the West Suburban Food Pantry and St. Vincent de Paul Society which help the poor and needy in our community. One thing this financial report does not reflect is the literally hundreds of volunteer hours given in service to the parish which I appreciate very much. It is your commitment to the parish that makes possible the ministries and programs that we offer. Without your giving of time and talent the parish could not accomplish all the good work it currently does. We have finally begun our construction projects of expanding the parish parking (including a circle driveway) and building a rectory on the parish property. I am very pleased that construction has finally begun. I want to thank the building committee for their dedication and working through the many obstacles we encountered. The parking lot should be completed by early November and the rectory in March of next year. I am looking forward to living nearer the church building. I am very proud of our parish and I hope you are pleased with all we accomplished this past year. We are always working to make sound financial decisions so Christ the Servant parish will be as blessed in the future as she is today. Please know that you are always in my prayers. May God bless you and your family. Fr. Bob

Page 6 October 28, 2018 CHRIST THE SERVANT PARISH FINANCIAL REPORT Cash Inflows FISCAL YEAR ENDING Increase 6/30/2018 6/30/2017 (Decrease) Sunday Collections $408,370 $406,428 $1,942 Other Collections 55,510 55,474 36 Fundraisers (net) 2,858 15,942 (13,084) (1) Other Unrestricted Revenue 20,125 17,659 2,466 Debt Reduction Envelope 43,798 38,878 4,920 Other Restricted Revenues 7,654 29,562 (21,908) (2) Total Inflows $538,315 $563,943 ($25,628) Cash Outflows Salaries & Benefits $170,421 $165,799 $4,622 Repairs & Maintenance 16,121 28,878 (12,757) (3) Services 39,977 35,139 4,838 (4) Materials & Supplies 20,056 20,814 (758) Insurance 8,767 8,339 428 Utilities 24,078 25,861 (1,783) Diocesan Assessment 33,186 33,524 (338) Other Operating Expense 4,864 4,286 578 Capital Expenditures - 1,320 (1,320) Parish Subsidy for Religious Ed (net) 49,336 41,326 8,010 Loan Principal 169,409 182,993 (13,584) (5) Loan Interest 4,591 11,499 (6,908) Total Outflows $540,806 $559,778 ($18,972) Total Surplus (Deficit) ($2,491) $4,165 ($6,656) FOOTNOTES: (1) 2017 includes a major fall fundraiser. No major fundraiser's in 2017-18. (2) 2017 Includes $26,000 relating to the 13th month envelope. See (3) for how money was spent. (3) 2017 includes roof repairs and tuck-pointing of the church building and outside corral. (4) 2018 includes higher costs relating to snow removal. (5) Additional debt principal payments were made in 2017. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Increase 6/30/18 6/30/17 (Decrease) Mortgage Loan - Principal Balance $0 $165,486 ($165,486) Construction Loan for Parking Lot / Rectory $114,713 $45,817 $68,896 Funds on Deposit w/ Diocese - Savings / Development Fund $172,366 $168,961 $3,405

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Respect for All Life Called By Name Vocations and Discipleship Conference Catholic Family Night, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 6:30-8:00 pm. Families, religious education students, and high school students are invited for an evening of praise and worship music, Eucharistic Adoration, confession, and Vocation fair. Featuring popular Catholic speaker Jimmy Mitchell, and newly ordained Fr. Ryan Adorjan. At St. Isaac Jogues Church in Hinsdale. Questions: Colleen Bruckmann 815-221- 6122. Natural Death Interrupted: The Aid in Dying Movement Unpacked, featuring Dawn Fitzpatrick, senior coordinator of the Office of Human Dignity & Solidarity, Archdiocese of Chicago, Monday, Oct. 29, 7:00 pm, at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, 15050 So. Wolf Rd, Orland Park. Also, take home the flyer available in the narthex: Killing the Pain, Not the Patient: Palliative Care vs. Assisted Suicide Be Healed Retreat for Men Fr. Burke Masters and Fr. Dennis Spies invite men throughout the Joliet diocese to attend the newly updated Be Healed Retreat an engaging weekend of faith, fellowship, spirit-filled talks, and great food, to help men to take the next step in their journey of faith. Dates: Saturday, November 17, 7 am through Sunday, November 18, 1 pm. Location: Carmelite Spiritual Center, 8419 Bailey Rd, Darien Sign-up: https://retreatbehealed.eventbrite.com Submitted by Dave A THE GREAT DEBATE Learn how to distinguish between the two Medicare health plan options: Medicare Advantage vs Medicare Supplement. Discover hidden costs. Understand the mechanics of how these plans work with premium costs, co-pays, co-insurance, deductibles and maximum out-of-pocket costs. Determine how doctor and provider networks work with these plans. Registration is not required to attend this workshop, but it would be nice if we knew how many people to plan for. Please give Maribeth Fencl a call to let her know of your intent to attend: (630) 418-0906, or email mfencl@ifsbrokerage.com Page 7 FIRST FRIDAY HOLY HOUR November is the month of All Saints, All Souls, Election Day, Veterans Day, and Thanksgiving. Join the Respect for All Life Committee as we pray for all these intentions and in Thanksgiving for All our Blessings. There will be a box, pencil and paper in the Narthex where you can deposit your Personal Intentions. Blessed Rosaries are available in the narthex for your personal use, family and friends. Please, help yourself. NOVEMBER HOLY HOUR! WHEN: Fri. Nov. 2nd WHERE: CTS Eucharistic Chapel TIME: 9:00 am (no Communion service the morning of November 2 All Souls mass at 7:00 pm) Question/comments: contact David A, Rita S and/ or Andie W. VOTER INFORMATION The direct and intentional destruction of innocent human life from the moment of conception until natural death is always wrong and is not just one issue among many. It must always be opposed. NSCCB 2014 Since it is difficult for the average citizen to find accurate information about how the many candidates stand on the life issues, Illinois Right to Life Action has prepared non-partisan voter information based on surveys, public statements, and/or voting records. This guide is not an endorsement and may not be used to advance the candidacy of any individual. Go to www.voteprolifeillinois.com. Please read the directions carefully. You must know your own districts. You can find your districts at www.ilcatholic.org by clicking on Find Your Legislator and entering your zip code. This is an important election and we have a civic responsibility to cast our precious vote. If both candidates for an office are pro-abortion please do your best to judge which person would do the least moral harm. A non-vote is a vote for the least desirable candidate.

Page 8 October 28, 2018 Soup Chocolate Coffee ETHICAL TRADE SALE Crafts Saturday and Sunday November 10-11 MEET THE FARMER Margret Fianko, cocoa farmer Aduyaakrom, Ghana The best thing about being a member of Kuapa Kokoo (Cooperative) is the assistance they provide to women. Through Kuapa, I m learning to read and it s my goal to one day be elected as the cocoa buyer for the entire cooperative. Margret is the mother of 3 children and she and her husband work on their 7-acre cocoa farm, part of the Kuapa Kokoo cooperative that co-owns Divine Chocolate. Kuapa Kokoo funds literacy and math programs for its women farmers. Margret is now able to read and record income and expenses for her business. Come and show your support for artisans and farmers like Margret by purchasing delicious chocolate, fine coffee and creative crafts from across the globe. Learn more at serrv.org. The Beautiful Hands of a Priest We need them in life s early morning, We need them again at its close; We feel their warm clasp of true friendship, We seek them when tasting life s woes. When we come to this world we are sinful, The greatest as well as the least; And the hand that makes us pure as angels is the beautiful hand of a priest. At the altar each day we behold them; And the hands of a king on his throne Are not equal to them in their greatness! Their dignity stands all alone. For there in the stillness of morning Ere the sun has emerged from the east, There God rests between the pure fingers Of the beautiful hands of a priest. And when we are tempted to wander To paths of shame and of sin, Tis the hand of a priest will absolve us, Not once, but again and again! And when we are taking life s partner, Other hands may prepare us a feast; But the hand that will bless and unite us Is the beautiful hand of a priest. God bless them and keep them all holy For the host which their fingers caress; What can a poor sinner do better Than to ask Him Who chose thee to bless? When death on our eyelids is falling; May our courage and strength be increased By seeing raised o er us in blessing The beautiful hands of a priest. [Unknown] TREE OF LIGHT MEMORIAL MASS: November 4, 2018 2:00 pm Tree-Blessing Ceremony preceding Mass. Reception following Blanchette Catholic Center, 16555 Weber Rd, Crest Hill This special Mass remembers infants lost through miscarriage, stillbirth, other pregnancy losses, and infant or early childhood death. To register, or to have a baby remembered please call 815-838-5334 or register online: https://conta.cc/2uqpqbz by November 2, 2018 All families and individuals are welcome to attend this Mass, in remembrance of babies who have died.

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 9 All Saints Day is a Holy Day of Obligation. In this mass, We honor all the saints who have gone before us. On All Souls Day, we pray for all family members and friends who have died. In Latin America, El Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead, is not gloomy or sad. It is a colorful, lively celebration of our belief that in death, life is changed but not ended. The Book of the Dead will be on available through the month of November to add the names of your loved ones who died in the last year. ALTAR MIN: EXT. MINISTERS: LECTORS: HOST TEAMS: MASS COORDINATOR MINISTERS All Saints (Nov. 1) & All Souls (Nov. 2) (Liturgical color: white) Thursday November 1 8:30 AM Cathy B Donna M Kristen C Patti C Karen J Steve J Gary W Michael M Vince D Dick D Gloria D Cathy B Thursday November 1 7:00 PM Maria F Gayle H John C Ken H Jason P Marylou R Ken S Steve W Scott G Barbara G Barbara S Barb K Friday November 2 7:00 PM Donna M Angie M Susan C Deacon F Ed J Madeline J Dan R Donna C Barb K Todd V Maureen V+ Donna C If you/your family would like to bring up the gifts at Mass (Bread, Wine and collection basket), let one of the "hosts" know when you come into church. (the ones handing out the music booklets) They're always looking for volunteers! Contact Corinne Hanson, 630-910-0770, or email ctsoffice@ctswoodridge.org, for information on how to get started in a liturgical ministry. Scheduling is based on your availability. When you see a name lots of times on the lists to the right, it s because we need more people like you helping out! + indicates younger family member(s) may be present. ALTAR MIN: EXT. MINISTERS: LECTORS: HOST TEAMS: Next Weekend s MINISTERS 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time (Liturgical color: green) Saturday November 3 4:45 PM Robert T Rosemary T Patti C Jim G Karen J Steve J Barbara S Heather J Debi S Donna M Shirley W Sunday November 4 8:30 AM Bill C Donna C+ Cheryl F Rose G Ken H Gary W Andrea W Lou S Paula R Cathy B Maryrose G Sunday November 4 10:00 AM Maria F Gayle H Susan C Deacon F Tim G Dan R Rita S Natalia M Virginia A Anthony A Jeanine A+ Living Stewardship Now Where is the weakest link in your faith life? Join in a prayer group (such as the First Friday group) or take part in a retreat (watch the bulletin for offerings). Make an appointment with a priest or a trained spiritual director (Mayslake Ministries offers spiritual direction) and discuss ways to strengthen your discipleship. Copyright 2011, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

Page 10 October 28, 2018 Mass Intentions for the Week We pray for the Sick TABERNACLE LIGHT Marjorie Harski & Jacob Ferriter MASS & PRAYER INTENTIONS Saturday, October 27 4:45 PM Al Januska, r. Pat Savage Mickey Reed & Hugh Duffy, r. Mike & Mary Ellen Vrankin Brad Tillman, Sp. Int., r. Bernie Kestler Sunday, October 28 8:30 AM Stanley Farbotko, r. Lee White Rino LaPaglia, r. Mom & Dad & Sister People of the Parish 10:00 AM Ada Usilton, r. Pat & Debi Savage Monday, October 29 8:30 AM Intention of the Blessed Mother, r. Pat Savage Tuesday, October 30 8:30 AM Sharon Bhaskar, Sp. Int, r. Bernie Kestler Wednesday, October 31 8:30 AM Intention of the Blessed Mother, r. Pat Savage Thursday, November 1 All Saints Holy Day 8:30 AM Dave Kestler, r. family 7:00 PM Dick Burns, Sp. Int., r. Bernie Kestler Friday, November 2 All Souls 8:30 AM No service in the morning 7:00 PM David Kestler, r. Jackie Nemec Rino LaPaglia & Joe Florio All Souls Saturday, November 3 4:45 PM John & Esther Michalek, r. family Gerald Johnson, r. family Jesse Pagliaro, r. Darlene Januska Sunday, November 4 8:30 AM Stanley Farbotko, r. Lee White 10:00 AM Reda Family, r. Rosanne Maltese People of the Parish To request a mass, or the Tabernacle Light, stop by or call the parish office at 630-910-0770. Bishop Conlon has issued a decree which states that only twice per week we may combine intentions of more than one person at a single mass. The stipend is $10. If you wish to donate more, you may direct the offering to another purpose. Excess donations not specifically directed will be forwarded to the Diocesan Finance Office to be used for the purpose of maintaining underfunded diocesan cemeteries. Bible Readings Oct. 28-Nov. 4 SUNDAY: Jer 31:7-9 / Heb 5:1-6 / Mk 10:46-52 MONDAY: Eph 4:32-5:8 / Lk 13:10-17 TUESDAY: Eph 5:21-33 / Lk 13:18-21 WEDNESDAY: Eph 6:1-9 / Lk 13:22-30 THURSDAY: Rv 7:2-4,9-14 / 1 Jn 3:1-3 / Mt 5:1-12a FRIDAY: Wis 3:1-9 / Rom 5:5-11 or Rom 6:3-9 / Jn 6:37-40 SATURDAY: Phil 1:18b-26 / Lk 14:1,7-11 SUNDAY: Dt 6:2-6 / Heb 7:23-28 / Mk 12:28b-34 Sharon Bhaskar Joe Becker Bernice Deron Nathaniel Eagleson Carol Engel Jill Franklin John Gardner Guy Grimmelbein Tina Hansen Luke Hanusiak Peggy Howard Sr. Janet Hughes Dorothy Hunter Rayna Januska Steve Jascewsky Jeanne Jordan Rick Knuerr Sally Krueger Rachel Lawrence Joyce Maples Lucy Mathai Cathy McIlvain Chuck Neal Gayle Newton Anthony Nowak Kosh Potpourri Patricia Quinn Joel Rivera Dick Rosenbeck John Rossi Jim Sanders Paula Sedlacek Antoni Smykla Frank Tiesenga Rick Vendl Dorothy Wagner Judy Wethington Rita Wyman Ron Wyman Ray Young Joe Zapalac Names remain on this list approximately three months, unless specifically requested otherwise. To update the list, call the Parish Office at 630-910-0770 or email corinne@ctswoodridge.org. Thank you. We pray for the Deceased John Bagley We pray for those who Serve Emily Dome, granddaughter of Paul & Brenda Czarapata Christopher Durkovic, grandson of Joan Kurtz Avery Jackson, grandson of Steve & Karen Jackson David Jackson, son of Cathleen & Richard Jackson Ben Jalove, nephew of Chuck & Linda Jalove Joshua Plucinski, grandson of Joan Kurtz Jim Sheehan, godson of Liz Wagner If you have a family member serving overseas, please let us know. We will publish their names in the bulletin to remind everyone to ask for God s blessings on them, that they may return safely to their families. Let us join our prayers for peace and safety with yours. Also, please let us know when they return safely home, so that we may also rejoice with you. Manna News Orders for Manna cards are being accepted. Orders placed by 11 am November 4 will be ready for pickup the following weekend, just in time for Thanksgiving sharing. Help the parish painlessly be buying Manna!

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 11 Office Hours & Staff Calendar of Events Parish Giving 8700 Havens Drive Woodridge, Illinois 60517 Phone: (630) 910-0770 Fax: (630) 910-6060 www.ctswoodridge.org Office Hours Monday Friday...9:00 AM 4:30 PM Mass Schedule Monday through Thursday...8:30 AM Friday Communion Service..8:30 AM The Rosary is recited following daily Mass. Saturday......4:45 PM Sunday...8:30 and 10:00 AM Holy Days...consult bulletin or call Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday, 4:00-4:30 or by appointment Pastoral Staff Fr. Bob Duda, Pastor Ext. 101 FrBob@ctswoodridge.org Tom Fricke, Permanent Deacon dcnfricke@ctswoodridge.org Rod Accardi, Permanent Deacon dcnaccardi@ctswoodridge.org Corinne Hanson, Bus. Mgr Ext. 102 Liz Jesse Wagner, Religious Formation Director Ext. 103 Janet Alikpala, Music Director janet@ctswoodridge.org Ext. 104 Pat Savage, Administrative Assistant Commission Chairpersons Jean Durran, Pastoral Council Elena Haas, Pastoral Council Co-Chair Jim McIlvain, Administration/Finance Denice Kraft, Christian Service Jean Durran, Parish Life Rosada Heintz, Parish Life Co-Chair Bill Ciolek, Religious Formation Sister Suzanne Lesniewski, Worship Barb Kosiek, Worship Co-Chair Cash 4 Food Drive Sunday, October 28 8:30 am RCIA 10:00 am Children s Liturgy of the Word 11:00 am FACT Hat & Mitten Tree 11:30 am Baptisms 3:00 pm Confirmation Monday, October 29 7:00 pm Parish Pastoral Council Tuesday, October 30 NO RF CLASSES Wednesday, October 31 NO RF CLASSES Thursday, November 1-All Saints 8:30 am Holy Day Mass 7:00 pm Holy Day Mass Friday, November 2-All Souls 9:00 am First Friday Holy Hour 7:00 pm All Souls Mass Collection for Disaster Relief Thanksgiving Signups Begin Saturday, November 3 Set Clocks Back! Sunday, November 4 8:30 am RCIA 10:00 am Children s Liturgy of the Word 11:00 am Manna orders due 11:30 am Baptism 1:00-3:00 pm FACT Scavenger Hunt Upcoming Events Nov 6: Election all day Nov 10-11: Ethical Trade Fair Nov 18: Distribute Thanksgiving sharing, 11 am-1 pm Today s Psalm says, The Lord has done great things for us: we are filled with joy. Good stewards demonstrate by their living and giving that they understand God as the Source of all they are and have. NEEDED WEEKLY: 2018-2019 Parish Expenses $ 7,700.00 Debt Payment 2,900.00 Total Needed $ 10,600.00 CONTRIBUTIONS Oct 18-Oct 23: Sunday 10/21 5,397.50 Sunday other forms 1,427.00 General Funds 210.00 Debt Reduction 147.00 Total Contributed $ 7,181.50 Differential this week: Needed $ 10,600.00 Reported 7,181.50 Deficit this period: $ (3,418.50) OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS: World Mission Sunday 724.00 Diocesan Cemeteries 20.00 General Funds includes Holy Days, All Souls, mass intentions, etc. Debt New Project 9/30/18 $63,646.66 Registered Households 763 Thank you for your generous support! Did you know the new parking area will be one-way, north bound. Most of the handicap parking will be in the new parking lot. We should be able to be using the new parking lot next week. Leave a Legacy. Call the Development Office at 815-221-6100 to learn more. To donate stocks, visit www.dioceseofjoliet.org and click on Donate, then click on Stock Donations for details on the process. Please remember to thank our advertisers for their support.