Memorial Mass Monday, November 2 at 7:00 p.m. at the Crane Road Church St. Patrick Parish Downtown 400 Cedar St. St. Charles, IL 60174 Since 1851 Crane Road 6N491 Crane Road St. Charles, IL 60175 Parish Office 630-338-8000 Office Hours: Monday Friday 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. MASS SCHEDULE SATURDAY 8:30 a.m. Downtown 4:00 p.m. Crane Road 6:00 p.m. Downtown SUNDAY 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 Confession/Reconciliation SATURDAY 9:00 9:45 a.m. Downtown 3:00 4:00 p.m. Crane Road TUESDAY 6:00 7:00 p.m. Crane Road Call the Parish Office to: Schedule a Baptism Schedule a Wedding Please call at least six months before your wedding Register as a New Parishioner To let us know if you wish to Discontinue Weekly Envelopes due to giving through GiveCentral. Parish Web site: www.stpatrickparish.org
Page 2 Sunday, November April 19, 1, 2015 Dear Friends in Christ, All Saints Day! This Holy Day normally falls on a weekday, but this year it lands on Sunday which provides an opportunity to reflect on this inspiring part of our Catholic faith. Anyone who is in heaven with God is a saint, so we are all called to holiness and union with God, and ultimately sainthood. That being said, we have many saints who have been canonized and are lifted up to us as role models in the faith. When Pope Francis was in the United States he canonized a new saint, St. Junipero Serra, a Franciscan missionary who brought the Catholic faith to parts of the western United States. Page 3 Our beliefs about the saints point out the importance of family, community, and the Church. Those who have gone before us in death and are with God are still connected to the Church on earth. God s family is not only here on earth, it is also present in heaven. The saints pray for us and inspire us to live our faith with passion and courage. The lives of the saints point to Jesus. The greatest saint is the Blessed Virgin Mary. Her deepest desire is to draw us closer to her Son. We don t worship the saints, because only God is worthy of worship. We honor and venerate the saints because of their heroic faith and holy lives, and we ask for their intercession. Some of you may be thinking that you don t have a shot at sainthood because you have too many issues. We all need God s grace and we all need conversion. St. Jerome struggled with a bad temper his whole life. St. The re se of Lisieux had some issues with anxiety and worry. St. Thomas Aquinas had some struggles with his weight. St. Augustine was a wayward young man and who needed to make significant changes in his life after he finally connected with God. The virtue present in the lives of all the saints was humility. They realized they needed God s grace and they allowed God to transform them. They had different gifts but they allowed the light and love of the Lord to shine through them in order to lift others up. If you have some character defects and weaknesses that you struggle with, don t lose heart. The lives of the saints are stories of God s grace. Fr. James Martin, SJ, recently wrote a book entitled Between Heaven and Mirth. He highlights how important joy, humor and laughter are in the spiritual life. Author Henri Nouwen notes that an infallible sign of God s presence is joy. The Joy of the Gospel was the title of Pope Francis first written work after becoming Pope. This type of joy isn t a superficial let s always try to smile and be happy type of joy. For a Christian it s rooted in the resurrection of Jesus and the promise that he will be with us always. A deep, abiding relationship with Jesus Christ produces this spirit of joy. When we radiate this joy it has a way of drawing people to Christ and the Church. Too often depictions of the saints paint them as excessively somber and gloomy. I m sure they shared this holy joy in a generous way. As we commemorate All Saints Day, may their prayers help us on our journey of faith. May their example of faith and discipleship be an inspiration to us. Through our faithfulness to God and the gospel message may we be blessed to one day join them in the Kingdom of heaven. In Christ, Msgr. Steve All Souls Day All are Welcome to A Special Memorial Mass Celebrated on Monday, November 2 at 7:00 p.m. at the Crane Road Church. During November, the Church prays for those who have died. Plan to stop in the entrance of either church during the month of November and write the names of your deceased loved ones in our Book of Life. The Book of Life and a memorial list of parish members who have died throughout the past year will be displayed as a reminder to pray for the deceased and their families. Our 7:00 am and 8:30 am Masses will be celebrated as usual.
Sunday, November 1, 2015 Page 3 Our Parish Mission with Fr. Albert Haase, OFM November 16 18 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. At the Crane Rd. Church Signed and Sealed with the Cross He will speak at all the Masses the weekend of November 14 and 15 and then over three nights will lead us in the parish mission. We will explore the identity of our God proclaimed in the ancient gesture of being signed with a Cross. We will also explore the challenges & responsibilities we accept when we seal our lives with the sign of our salvation. Ordained a Franciscan priest in 1983, Fr. Albert, is a popular preacher, teacher, spiritual director and radio personality. A former missionary to mainland China for over eleven years, he is the author of eight books on popular spirituality and the presenter on three best selling DVDs by Paraclete Press. This will be a great opportunity to reach out to family and friends and invite them to join us for this life-giving parish mission. Participation Needed for Parish Focus Groups As stated in my letter last week, Our Parish Council would like to ask for your input once again. If you have a strong interest in any of these ministry areas, please come and share your wisdom and experience. To participate in one of the groups, please call Jenny at the parish office at 630-338-8013 or you can e-mail her at jhansen@stpatrickparish.org. We would like to invite adult parishioners to participate in a series of Focus Groups to help us gather some feedback in a number of key ministry areas. Sessions will last approximately 90 minutes. Each group of 8-12 participants will have a facilitator who will ask the group to respond to a series of questions to help us ascertain our strengths and where we need to improve. The Parish Council will also utilize input from the Parish Staff as well as additional information from the Diocese of Rockford and the surrounding communities. Our parish is in the process of creating a strategic plan to help guide our parish life for the next several years. We re going to develop a parish mission statement and a number of goals to focus our ministry life. Last January we surveyed the whole parish at all Masses which provided some very helpful input. Here are the Focus Groups and the times they will meet: Monday, November 9, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Pastoral Care and Outreach to the Poor these ministries provide care for the hurting, and service to those in need. Being a Welcoming Parish Outreach to Disconnected Catholics. Adult Faith Formation/Education Bible Studies, Retreats, Faith Enrichment, Marriage Enrichment. Tuesday, November 10, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Middle School and High School Youth Ministry Technology and Use of Social Media Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Liturgy and Music we ll look at our liturgical life as a parish and our music ministries. Religious Education Program Kindergarten through Confirmation Prep. Young Adult Ministry These eight groups do not encompass every ministry in the parish, but they ll help us get started. Please keep this ministry planning process in your prayers. Let s work together to help our parish grow even stronger in doing the Lord s work. God bless you always!
Page 4 Sunday, November 1, 2015 This Weekend is the First Sunday of the Month... THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL will be collecting non-perishable food donations ONLY before all Masses. SCAM ALERT! Rosary Devotion Occurs the First Saturday of Each Month Join us on Saturday, November 7th at the Downtown Church, following the 8:30 a.m. Mass and during confessions, when devotional prayers are recited. Join us at the Crane Road Church 3:30 p.m. The Church recognizes the miracle of Fatima and the promise of graces for salvation to any soul who confesses and receives the Eucharist, participates in the rosary and reflects on their redemptive powers. Women At the Well Presented by Donna Doherty Friday, November 13, 2015 At Crane Road in Dempsey Hall, From 9:15 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Child Care is Available Ladies, please join us as we welcome Donna, who will share with us her journey of a Superwoman to Super Wife and Super Mom to SAINT. Donna s dream is to bring the word of God Alive & show how it is relevant to us today! She asks How are YOU doin? Feeling a bit tired? Do you need a break? Do you have kryptonite in your life? She will share with us some of the basic training for our Minds, Bodies, and Spirits. She will explore the roles you play and learn how to prepare for this life and the next! Donna Doherty and her husband, Mike, have been married 29 years with three children ages 18 to 26 years old. Her goal is to bring our Catholic Faith alive in a culture that really needs hope and peace. For more information about Women at the Well, or an upcoming program, see our website. To register, call 331-442-4043 or WATW.stp@gmail.com. Download a Brochure from the St. Patrick Website www.stpatrickparish.org/education-and-youth/adults/women-at-the-well. For Advance Registration 2015-2016: $7.00 per program or $42 for the regular season, not including Advent program. If you have children requiring childcare - $3.00 per child/ $5.00 maximum. St. Patrick Home & School Invites You to the 20th Annual Emerald Evening "A Roaring Twenties Auction Gala" November 21 at 4:30 pm at the Q Center, St. Charles Silent Auction Sit-Down Dual-Plate Dinner Live Auction Raffles Dancing Photobooth A special door prize will be awarded to the best dressed 20's themed attendees. R.S.V.P. by Friday, November 6 online at: www.stpats2015.myab.co Please contact Joy Rosland with any questions at joierosland@yahoo.com
Sunday, November 1, 2015 Page 5 Marriage Ministry Date Night Celebrate Our Bounty with Your Marriage Friday, November 6th at 7:00 p.m. in the Fr. Carse Center, Downtown $20 per couple & appetizer or dessert to share Join the St. Patrick Marriage Enrichment Group as we cultivate an Attitude of Gratitude. When our priests speak we have clarity with charity; now when we are cultivating our marriages we should do this with an attitude of gratitude! Let s thank God for all the great bounty he shares with us in our marriages. RSVP to Julie @ 847-841-1154 or contact us at admin@marriage-building.org You are going to have a great time! Eucharistic Minister Trainings Do you wish to be a Eucharistic Minister? Do you love Jesus? Do you wish to actively participate in the Mass? Downtown Church Training Class on Thursday, November 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the Fr. Carse Center Please call Dave Stowell with questions: 630-401-7212. Crane Road Church Training Class on Thursday, November 19 at 7:00 p.m. in Dempsey Hall Or Saturday, November 21 at 9:00 a.m. Please e-mail Kevin True with questions: ktrue1208@comcast.net Requirements are you are a Confirmed Catholic in good standing over the age of 16. The Eucharist is the Source and Summit of our Catholic faith. Bringing the Eternal Healer to those at Sunday Mass is a very special ministry. On Monday, November 9th At 7:00 p.m. in the St. Joseph Room, Crane Rd. Campus, the Peace and Justice Team will be showing the documentary "The Francis Effect" The film is 72 min long. It gives a good insight into what's going on in the Vatican and portrays Pope Francis as pastor and shepherd for our church today. It captures the pope's words and actions and down-to-earth style. Please Join Us! A Gift for You! It s FREE! The Best Catholic Content All in ONE Place. We have gifted you with unlimited access to the best ebooks, talks and videos in the Church today. Register at FORMED.org Parishioners Enter Code: c89555 So Far we have 150 Parishioners Signed Up! Let s see if we can have 500 by Thanksgiving! Help us Spread the WORD! Here s how you get connected to FORMED. Go to www.formed.org. You should see the registration box for parishioners. Type in the parish code: c89555 (which is case sensitive). Set up a username and a password. Keep it simple and change it later if you want. Now you are all set to use all the great Catholic programs on FORMED.org anytime by simply logging in. Contact Mike Zak at our office at mzak@stpatrickparish.org with any questions.
Page 6 Sunday, November 1, 2015 21st Annual Great Lakes Catholic Men s Conference "Walk the Talk" on Saturday, November 21, 2015 from 8:50 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the NIU Holmes Student Center, DeKalb Cost is $35 if registered by early bird deadline of November 2 nd, $40 after, $45 AT THE DOOR; $15 for college students or younger, $5 for deacons. For tickets or more information contact your parish captain Mike Smith at smith6family@comcast.net or visit the Conference web site at www.thetalk.org. Mass Celebrant: Bishop David Malloy is the ninth Bishop of the Diocese of Rockford, IL. Master of Ceremonies: Wayne Messmer has been for several years now. He is most well known for his singing at Chicago Cubs baseball games and Chicago Wolves hockey games. Speakers for the 2015 Conference: Grief Support Gatherings Led by Msgr. Steve Knox and Nancy Kuhn, LMFT Monday, November 23 and Tuesday, December 1 Monday, November 23 Handling the Holidays When you ve experienced the loss of a loved one, every area of your life is impacted. Holiday times can be very difficult because there are so many memories connected with Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, and other important family gathering times. During this gathering we ll talk about how to handle the holidays. Our faith can strengthen us on this journey, and we ll also look at some practical strategies that can help us during this time of year. Father Richard Simon the pastor at St. Lambert Catholic Church in Skokie, IL and host of the popular Relevant Radio show "Fr. Simon Says". Kenneth J. Howell Resident Theologian of the Coming Home Network Int l. He taught for over a decade as a Professor of Religion at the Univ. of IL (Urbana-Champaign) teaching classes on the history, theology, and philosophy of Catholicism and was the Director of the Institute of Catholic Thought of the St. John s Catholic Newman Center. He has been married to Sharon for forty years, they have three children and six grandchildren. 7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m., Crane Road Conference Sponsors: Tuesday, December 1 Stations of the Cross for the Bereaved This evening Msgr. Steve will lead us in a special Stations of the Cross for those who have experienced a loss. Jesus Way of the Cross reveals his sacrificial love for you and me. The Lord is there to help us carry our crosses, especially the cross of grief, and to find hope and new life. After we pray the Stations, Msgr. Steve will share some scriptural reflections that can bring us hope, healing, and inspiration. Please invite family and friends to join you. For more information please contact Msgr. Steve at 630-338-8001 or at sknox@stpatrickparish.org. My grace is sufficient for you ~ 2 Corinthians 12:9 This Conference is a don t miss opportunity to deepen your faith. It s one day packed with a great slate of Catholic speakers, Mass, Confession, music, and more, Lunch and free parking included. We promise a rewarding day that you will not regret! Young men, encourage your dad to go and take you with him. The Conference promises to be challenging, soul-searching, and uplifting a day that will help him and you find peace, order, and direction so often missing in our lives. Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers known around the world as the Dynamic Deacon is one of the most sought-after speakers in the Church today. He is a powerful and passionate evangelist and preacher. Most importantly, Deacon Harold is married to his lovely wife, Colleen, they have four beautiful children and live in Portland, Oregon. Joe Dittmar a survivor of the 9/11 World Trade Center terrorist attack. He has shared his experiences of that day and the importance of his faith to thousands. Joe is a 35 year veteran of the insurance industry and is a devoted husband, father of four, and grandfather of two.
Sunday, November 1, 2015 Page 7 Children of ST. PATRICK! Christmas Eve Mass Nativity Re-Enactment We celebrate the Liturgy of the Word at 4:00 pm Christmas Eve at the Crane Road Church. All children are invited to participate in the live re-enactment of the Nativity at this mass. Is Your Child Interested? Contact Martha Kimbrough- Smidt, 630-584-2549 no later than December 13th. Leave your name, phone number, child's name and age. You'll receive a call confirming your child s participation. COSTUME PICK UP: Sunday, December 20th at Crane Road Church after the 11:30 am Mass. PRACTICE: Wednesday, DEC. 23 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm Voices Needed Students in 3rd to 8th grade. We need your child to join us! Invite a friend! Please consider being a part of this important ministry. Contact Cyndee at czbylut@stpatrickparish.org. The choir sings twice monthly from October thru May at 11:30 a.m. Crane Road Mass. Rehearsal is this Wednesday, November 4th from 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. at Crane Road For the November 8, 11:30 a.m. Mass at Crane Rd. Parish Events: November 2nd 8th Monday, November 2 9:00 a.m. Light of the World Small Group (DT) 6:00 p.m. Cub Scouts (DT) 7:00 p.m. Women s Auxiliary KOC (DT) 7:00 p.m. Consoling the Heart of Jesus (CR) 7:00 p.m. Light of the World (CR) 7:00 p.m. Parish Council (CR) 7:30 p.m. Boy Scouts (CR) Tuesday, November 3 7:00 a.m. Transformation Tuesday (CR) 9:00 a.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry (DT) 1:00 p.m. Senior Chair Exercise (DT) 3:00 p.m. Girl Scouts (CR) 5:30 p.m. Catechist s Training (DT) 5:30 p.m. Hispanic Ministry (DT) 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Confessions (CRC) 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts Ad Altare Dei (CR) 7:00 p.m. Hispanic Ministry Choir (DT) 7:30 p.m. Marian Prayer Group (DTC) Wednesday, November 4 9:15 a.m. Consoling the Heart of Jesus (DT) 3:00 p.m. Daisy Girl Scouts (CR) 5:45 p.m. Children s Choir Rehearsal (CR) 6:00 p.m. RCIA Team meeting (DT Conference Room) 6:30 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul (CR) 7:00 p.m. RCIA (DT) 7:00 p.m. Schola (CR) Thursday, November 5 9:00 a.m. Coffee Klatch (DT) 9:00 a.m. Home & School Meeting (CR) 5:30 p.m. Hispanic Mass & Confessions (DT) 6:30 p.m. Cantor Rehearsal (CR) 6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts (CR) 7:00 p.m. Men s Bible Study (CR) 7:00 p.m. Sunday Readings Bible Study (CR) 7:00 p.m. Parish Choir Rehearsal (CR) 7:00 p.m. Hispanic Ministry Choir (DT) 7:00 p.m. FORUM THE CATACOMBS (DT) Friday, November 6 7:30 a.m. Coffee Klatch (CR) 8:30 a.m. Home & School Social Committee (CR) 9:30 a.m. Bible Study (DT Conference Room) 5:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus (CR) 7:00 p.m. Marriage Ministry (DT) 7:00 p.m. Hispanic Ministry Choir (DT) 7:00 p.m. AA (DT School) Saturday, November 7 6:00 a.m. That Man Is You (CR) 6:30 a.m. Knights of Columbus Pies by Guys (CR) 9:00 a.m. First Saturday Devotions (DT) 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Confessions (DT) 3:00 to 4 p.m. Confessions (CR) Sunday, November 8 9:45 & 11:30 a.m. Liturgy of the Word for Children (CR) 9:00 a.m. Religious Ed P3 & P4 (CR) 9:15 a.m. Parish Choir Rehearsal (CR) 11:00 a.m. Children s Choir Practice (CR) 1:00 p.m. Pack Meeting (CR) 4:30 p.m. Hispanic Confessions & Mass (DT)
Page 8 Sunday, November 1, 2015 2016 Camp WOW 20 THE 20th ANNIVERSARY!!! IT S A CRAZY 4 DAY, 3 NIGHT SUMMER CAMP FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS SPONSORED BY SEVERAL AREA PARISHES THAT MAY BE YOUR BEST EXPERIENCE YET! When: JUNE 20th thru 23rd, 2016 Monday thru Thursday Who: Students Currently in Grades 6th,7th or 8th Cost: $250 (Includes a $50.00 Non-Refundable Deposit) Registration Begins December 1st! Go to rockedbygod.net & Click on FORMS to get the Parent Letter & the Registration. Don t Miss this chance to meet other middle schoolers who want to share their faith! Spots are Limited & filling up quick! Reserve Your Spot ASAP! MIDDLE SCHOOL TEENS GET OVERNIGHT RETREAT! St. Pat s Downtown Church Campus 21 hours of FAITH, FUN & FOOD!!! Nov. 13th &14th Parents We Need Your HELP as Chaperones! Stay Overnight & You r kids go F R E E! Complete Info. To Sign Up & Permission Form is on-line. Cost is $20. Print & Fill Out Forms, Mail or drop off with payment to 6N487 Crane Rd, St. Charles, IL 60175. It s a weekly prayer and discussion group open to all high school students & their friends. A place where they can gather to see their friends, pray & talk about Nothing to join or sign up for JUST SHOW UP!! Come as often as you can. Come for 3 consecutive weeks and you ll come for a lifetime! We meet on in THE CATACOMBS in the basement of the REMPE BUILDING at the Downtown Campus. Enter thru the Breezeway between the school buildings. Home of the never ending supply of gummi bears! MIDDLE SCHOOL TEENS Don t Miss Out on... NOVEMBER 3RD AT 7 AM IN THE CRANE RD. CHAPEL Followed by Food, Fellowship & Fun in Dempsey Hall Donuts, muffins & cereal will be served Oh & Hot Cocoa! Parent Volunteers Always Welcome SERVICE SATURDAY November 7th 8:30 am to 12:30 pm Parishioners Do you know someone who could use some help with getting their leaves raked and taken to the curb? Contact the Youth Ministry Office NOW to get on our list of homes to visit. Middle and High School Families are invited to sign up to help rake leaves at the homes of Parishioners who need assistance. We need adult chaperones & drivers. Questions? Contact Mike Zak, Director of Youth Ministry or Juli Rasmussen, YM Assistant Office: 630-338-8050 youthministry@stpatrickparish.org www.rockedbygod.net
Sunday, November 1, 2015 Page 9 St. Patrick Catholic School... Exciting things are going on from 8th Grade to Preschool. Activities that enhance classroom experience are regularly planned: One of the goals at school this year is to deepen our Catholic Identity. Each homeroom has chosen a saint to represent the room. Students will not only learn about the life of this saint, but begin to understand their relationship to God, the virtues they developed that helped them attain the title of saint. It is the goal of the school that by a student beginning in Kindergarten and remaining through eighth grade, thoroughly studying the life of one saint each year will have them graduating with a wealth of knowledge and a heart for sainthood as well. Some of the saints chosen include St. Thérèse of Lisieux, St. Monica, and Mother Frances Cabrini. St. Thérèse is known for her living out her Little Way. She had a difficult childhood and was quite sickly. At a very early age she wanted to enter the Lisieux Carmel. She spent her days in prayer and service to others. She wrote, "My heart was filled with charity. I forgot myself to please others and, in doing so, became happy myself." Thus began her little way. She strove to be childlike in her faith and acceptance of God s will for her life. She is an excellent example of acceptance and grace in suffering. The feast day of St. Thérèse was on October 1 st. Through stories like these and many, many others, our students will come to experience how struggles are overcome, lives are simply or heroically lived, all for the love of Jesus. Preschool Has A New Library! In order to make room for our PK2 classes, we needed to move our library. Boy are we glad we did! Our new library has a check out desk, chairs, bean bags and lots of room for an entire class to fit inside comfortably not to mention LOTS and LOTS of BOOKS that have been donated by preschool and parish families. Our PK3 and PK4 students visit the library and check out books twice a month. Thank you so much to all who donated books to our library. We d like to keep our library growing! Please contact us if you have any donations of gently used or new books. Thank you! Mrs. Draftz homeroom has made roses and done a novena to St. Thérèse of Lisieux Outdoor Playhouse Needed: Are you ready to get rid of an outdoor playhouse that your children/grandchildren have outgrown? The preschool playground is in need of a new play structure and we d be happy to take your gently used one off your hands. Please take a picture and email it, along with approximate dimensions to us at preschool@stpatrickparish.org. Come and Join the FUN! We still have preschool spots available in our PK2, PK3 and PK4 programs for this year. If you know of anyone who is looking for an award winning, faith-based preschool program, please refer them to St. Patrick Catholic Preschool. Interested parents can contact Veronica Day at 630-338-8200 for more info. & to schedule a tour. Find out why we were voted one of the Best of the Fox preschools by St. Charles parents. We Are No Longer Accepting Ink Cartridges In the past we accepted ink cartridges and cell phones that could be recycled. We are discontinuing this program and the boxes have been removed. Please do not drop off any of these products. Thank you!
Page 10 Sunday, November 1, 2015 Weekly Mass Intentions Monday, November 2 ~ All Soul s Day 7:00 a.m. John Christensen Jr. Crane Road Church 8:30 a.m. David Brady Downtown Church 5:00 p.m. All Souls Mass in Spanish Downtown Church 7:00 p.m. All Souls Mass Crane Road Church Tuesday, November 3 ~ St. Martin de Porres 7:00 a.m. Paul Heisten Jr. Crane Road Church 8:30 a.m. Richard Morgan Downtown Church Wednesday, November 4 ~ St. Charles Borromeo 7:00 a.m. Jackie Phelan Crane Road Church 8:30 a.m. Blanch & Denny Ayala Downtown Church 8:50 a.m. John Gaines Crane Road Church Thursday, November 5 7:00 a.m. Marie Wilson Crane Road Church 8:30 a.m. Ronald Feltz Downtown Church 6:00 p.m. Mass in Spanish Downtown Church Friday, November 6 7:00 a.m. Walter Zaremba Crane Road Church 8:30 a.m. Vera Grushetzky Downtown Church Saturday, November 7 8:30 a.m. Dan Fullerton Downtown Church 4:00 p.m. Frank & Florence Armanetti Crane Road Church 6:00 p.m. Robert Geisen Downtown Church Sunday, November 8 7:30 a.m. Rosemary & Frank Downtown Church Fischer 8:00 a.m. William Vallow Crane Road Church 9:00 a.m. People of St. Patrick Downtown Church 9:45 a.m. Ralph Tripicchio Crane Road Church 10:30 a.m. Joyce Davis Downtown Church 11:30 a.m. Sophia Borawski Crane Road Church 12:00 p.m. Linda Peterson Downtown Church 5:00 p.m. People of St. Patrick Crane Road Church 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 afternoon. This recalls the time of Christ s death on the cross. This week our Downtown Church Tabernacle Candle burns: Special Intention for: Carmela & Bob Allen And our Crane Road Church Tabernacle Candle burns: In Memory of: Wade Poziombka May this light which reminds us of Jesus presence in the Tabernacle welcome them into His eternal presence. Priest Celebrants Downtown Church Saturday, October 31: 6:00 p.m. Fr. Browning Sunday, November 1: 7:30 a.m. Fr. Deitz 9:00 a.m. Fr. Deitz 10:30 a.m. Fr. Browning 12:00 p.m. Fr. Browning 5:00 p.m. Fr. Loaiza Crane Road Church Saturday, October 31: 4:00 p.m. Fr. Deitz Sunday, November 1: 8:00 a.m. Msgr. Steve 9:45 a.m. Msgr. Steve 11:30 a.m. Msgr. Steve RECONCILIATION / CONFESSION SATURDAYS: 9:00 9:45 a.m. Downtown 3:00 4:00 p.m. Crane Road TUESDAYS: 6:00 7:00 p.m. Crane Road Or By Appointment with any priest Low-Gluten Hosts Persons with Celiac disease are unable to consume communion hosts used at Mass because of an intolerance to gluten. A new host, recently developed, was given Vatican approval. Most people with celiac disease are able to consume these hosts. When at Mass, we ask you to be in the line that the priest is serving. He will have a special pyx in his ciborium which will contain the special hosts. When you come up to the priest, simply say special host, and he ll provide that for you. If you have any questions, please contact Msgr. Steve at sknox@stpatrickparish.org.
Sunday, November 1, 2015 Page 11 Pastor s Wish List Christmas Outreach Matthew Kelly has written a new book entitled: Rediscover Jesus: An Invitation His goal in writing this book is to help those who are disconnected from God or the Church find a renewed relationship with the Lord. He has a program that allows these books to be purchased for $1.50. We d like to purchase 2,500 of these books and distribute them free of charge at all Christmas Masses. Many who come to the Christmas Masses are in a seeking mode, or are disconnected from God and could benefit from receiving this book. We d like to raise $3,750 to cover the costs of this outreach. If you would like to make a contribution toward this effort, just place a donation in an envelope and write on it Christmas Outreach. Thanks for your consideration of this request! In Christ, Msgr. Steve Sunday, October 25: $42,796.72 Enroll in Electronic Giving Do You want to transition away from envelopes & contribute electronically? It is SO EASY! Visit our Web site, www.stpatrickparish.org and click the donate button. You will be directed to GiveCentral.com. This will allow you to contribute on Sundays, Holy Days, Easter, etc. YOU click on the event to which you would like to contribute. Then enter your profile & payment information. If you have questions or need help, call Patty at 630-338-8020 or pgrueff@stpatrickparish.org. Welcome...And Meet 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. ATTENTION PRIME TIMERS 55 & OLDER Please Join us for our Annual Thanksgiving Feast, Monday, November 16 at 11:30 am in the DEMPSEY HALL at the Crane Road Church We Need Volunteers for set-up, serving or clean-up. Would you like to donate a pie? Pumpkin, cherry, apple or pecan is appreciated. Please Call DOOGIE at 630-457-5157 and let her know. PLEASE RSVP! We would appreciate hearing from you if you plan on coming as this will help us with the preparations. Contact Doogie at 630-457-5157. Need A Ride? Pick up will be at the downtown church and you will be driven to the Crane Rd. church; return to the downtown church will be available after the event. Contact Mary Lou Mondi at 630-377-0421. Please remember to Park IN FRONT OF THE CRANE Rd. CHURCH & USE THE MAIN DOORS.
Page 12 Sunday, November 1, 2015 Pray for the Sick Abbot David Ralph Adame Micki Baran Suzanne Barone Marjorie Bauer Helen Boring Pat Brennan Joe Bronec Roxann Brown Wally Bruhnke Alicia Burks Fr. Thomas E. Burr Frances Butzen Christopher Wanda Canney Pat Collins Rick Danley Payton Della Ethel Dohner John Doran Grecia Dulaca Ryan Dufresne Gus Enzenbacher Aaron Erickson Gil Ferreira Jeffrey Fillmore John Frawley Maureen Frawley Rosina Garro Austin Gibbons Bonifacio Gonzales Roseann Grady Dorothy Gregory Philip Hadamik Sandra Harp Rick Hastings Matthew Haubner Susan Hill June Ives Myrl Ives Victoria Jendrzejczyk Lily Nicole Johnson Notz Johnson Madelynn Kerstin Colleen Kissner George Kleinschmidt Rick Komar Tim Korzen Jarrod Kovanda Cliff Kruse Jeanne Krumwiede Margaret Kruse Gary LaDoucur Brooklyn LaFata Luis Lann Kathy Lebrun Dan LeMaire Margaret Lykens Mary Laska Mari Ginni Mayhew Ruperto D. Mayuga, Jr. Skye McAlister Jakob McGraw John McNinny Gina Michell Lorraine Miechur Gene Mulcahy Kevin Murphy Carol Nelson Paula Neybert Kathleen Pandola Anthony Panozzo Jan Paquette Joseph Piernick Frank Pjosek Anthony Placek, Jr. Ronald Polzen Danielle Price Mackenzie Price Barbara Rann Paul Regelbrugge Maria Resendiz Jennifer Rochell Debra Roerig Danny Ryan Janet Rynne Ray Rzepecki Sophia Schumann Geraldine Serio Ronald Sheldon Sharon Sheldon Valery Shulick Craig Skowron Stacy Skowron Rosario Sparacio Vern Steffen Corinne Stines Geralyn Sychowski Larry Szabelski Jacqueline Theisen Dean Tobolski Vincent Valanti Sue VanBosch Marge VanBorsch Maria Villa Anastasia Vilona Kenneth Weistroffer Christine Wiedemann Elliott Williams Jeannette Wilson If you or your loved one no longer need our prayers, please let us know. Call the Parish Office: 630-338-8000 Remember the Prayer Circle when you or someone you know needs prayers. Contact Laura Kennedy at 630-587-5707 or laurakennedy@sbcglobal.net Robert Bauer Magdalena B. Dela Cruz Obed Hope Joseph Middona Ken Monroe Ronald Stevens Marian Prayer Group Tuesday evenings, 7:30 p.m. Downtown Church To Jesus through Mary Join us! Please Keep All of Our Military Personnel and Families in Your Prayers: Lt Col Mark C. Andres SrA Brian J. Bagrowski Pvt. Kevin D. Bagrowski Cpl Brian Bianco* LCpl Trevor Brennan 2ndLt. Jessica Clay Captain Patrick Dorsch Pvt Riley Gorczynski AE1 Dustin Hale Cpl Tyler Heisey + BM2 Patrick Hogan SPC Dominick Lullo A1C Joe Lullo PFC John P. Little SGT Timothy Morgan SGT John M. Patton Sgt Andrew Perry Capt Jillian Rigert CPO Gary Ronzheimer* SPC Dan Serra 2ndLt. Andrew Slade Amn Erin Nicole Sholfer A1C Ryan Swanson Sea Jessica M. Tobolski Capt Christine Zoerlein *currently or soon to be deployed +wounded warrior 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, 630-513-5776, or crweeks@comcast.net.
Sunday, November 1, 2015 Page 13 CRANE ROAD CHURCH Every Tuesday 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Benediction at 8:45 p.m. Divorce and Beyond Divorce and Beyond is a Catholic based peer-ministry support group designed to help guide men and women through the process of divorce. The program explores the stress, anger, blame and guilt of divorce with the goal of leading participants toward ultimate forgiveness, happiness and growth. There will be a 10-week session on Tuesday Nights at 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. from January 5 th through March 8 th, 2016. The cost of the program is $10. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Lois Mielke at loismielke@sbcglobal.net or 847-863-1268. The Prayer Shawl Ministry Meets this Tuesday, November 3rd, at 9:00 a.m. in the Fr. Carse Center (DT) & on the Third Wednesday of every month, at 7:30 p.m. in the St. Anne Room (CR). If you want to Give a Prayer Shawl, Please call 630-338-8000 or stop in the Parish Office Mon - Fri 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 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. You are invited to the: Full of Grace Movie Wednesday, November 4th from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm At the Arcada Theatre 105 East Main St., St. Charles Ten years after Christ's resurrection, Full of Grace sheds light on a critical moment in the history of Christianity. The event will also include a post-film Q&A with St. Charles resident and Executive Producer - Eric Groth. We hope you can make it and bring someone who hasn't seen it yet! Please Check Out These & Other Materials in the Lighthouse Catholic Media Kiosks Maria Goretti - Booklet In 1902 in an Italian village a young girl, Maria Goretti, was murdered during a sexual attack. Her killer, Alessandro Serenelli, himself a teenager, was a close neighbour well known to her and her family. He had been threatening her for some time. What does it mean, how can it help, to say that she is a virgin and martyr? This is an often misunderstood and sentimentalized story. When many parents & teenagers strive for a balanced view of sexuality, of personal integrity, of Christian family life, and forgiveness to those who do irreparable harm, Maria's story speaks powerfully and authentically. It echoes Blessed Pope John Paul II's cry to today's youth - "Do not be afraid to be saints!" Former Satanist Becomes Catholic How great a threat is the occult? In this provocative testimony, former satanist, Betty Brennan shares the story of her remarkable journey from a dark existence of devil worship to the fulfillment of truth in Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church. You will be enlightened by her amazing sojourn, her search for deliverance, and her mission to open the eyes of others to the truth of the devil. Parishioner Comments This CD is awesome! It reminded me of the spiritual warfare going on and the POWER of the Sacraments and the Mass! ~Susan - Sterling Heights, MI Praise the Lord Jesus Christ! This CD is a real eye opener. It gives very important information about satanists. ~ Anna - Linden, NJ
PARISH STAFF AND CONTACT INFORMATION Parish Office: 6N487 Crane Road, St. Charles, IL 60175 Phone: 630-338-8000, Fax: 630-338-8008 Pastor Rev. Monsignor Stephen J. Knox sknox@stpatrickparish.org Parochial Vicars Rev. Ryan Browning rbrowning@stpatrickparish.org Rev. Andrew Deitz adeitz@stpatrickparish.org Permanent Deacons: William Johnson mrj_seizetheday@hotmail.com William Gartland Parish Secretary Judy Lynch 630-338-8000 jlynch@stpatrickparish.org Parish Secretary Jenny Hansen 630-338-8013 jhansen@stpatrickparish.org Financial Secretary Patricia Grueff 630-338-8020 pgrueff@stpatrickparish.org Music Ministry Director Cyndee Zbylut 630-338-8031 czbylut@stpatrickparish.org Youth Ministry Director Mike Zak 630-338-8051 mzak@stpatrickparish.org Bulletin Editor, HIAL & Julianne Rasmussen 630-338-8050 Youth Ministry Assistant jrasmussen@stpatrickparish.org St. Patrick School: 787 Crane Road, St. Charles, IL 60175 Phone: 630-338-8100, Fax: 630-338-8108 Principal Melissa Crisci mcrisci@stpatrickparish.org Vice Principal Mary Carol Mignin mmignin@stpatrickparish.org Secretary Debbie Scurte dscurte@stpatrickparish.org Secretary Mary Ellen Theriault mtheriault@stpatrickparish.org Julie Moss jmoss@stpatrickparish.org Preschool/Extended Care: 118 N. 5 th Street, St. Charles, IL 60174 Phone: 630-338-8200, Fax: 630-338-8208 Director Veronica Day vday@stpatrickparish.org Secretary Amy Blood preschool@stpatrickparish.org Secretary Lisa Ayers preschool@stpatrickparish.org Religious Education: 787 Crane Road, St. Charles, IL 60175 Phone: 630-338-8160, Fax: 630-338-8168 Director, Grades P3 5 Deacon Jerry Ryndak 630-338-8164 jryndak@stpatrickparish.org Director, J.R. High/H.S. Julie Schoonover 630-338-8165 Confirmation jschoonover@stpatrickparish.org Secretary, Grades P3 5 Gail Brown 630-338-8162 gbrown@stpatrickparish.org Secretary, J.R. High/H.S. Carol Johnson 630-338-8166 Confirmation cjohnson@stpatrickparish.org Hispanic Ministry: 107 N. 4th Street, St. Charles, IL 60174 Phone: 630-338-8290, Fax: 630-338-8298 Parochial Vicar Rev. Jorge Loaiza 630-338-8291 jloaiza@stpatrickparish.org Sr. Esperanza Reyes 630-338-8293 Secretary Maria Perez 630-338-8290 mperez@stpatrickparish.org Maintenance Director Sal Calderon 630-220-4950 scalderon@stpatrickparish.org St. Vincent de Paul Society 630-338-8270 Convent: School Sisters of St. Francis 630-338-8240 St. Thomas More TURKEY RAFFLE WHEN: Sat., November 14 th 6:00 to 11:00 PM WHERE: St. Thomas More School 1625 Highland Ave. Elgin, IL WIN: Turkeys & Prizes raffled all night long! DJ, Food, Baggo Tournament, Beverages, Prizes & Lots of FUN! $5,000 CASH Raffle PRIZE!!! Raffle tickets can be purchased the night of the event for $1.00 *ADULTS ONLY PLEASE* Join Millions of Couples Worldwide Who Have Learned How to Keep Their Marriage Vibrant and Alive. See below dates and locations scheduled or visit our website PLEASE APPLY EARLY, RESERVATIONS ARE ON FIRST COME BASIS. APPLICATION FEE $50. Nov. 20 22, 2015 ~ Rockford, IL Jan. 22 24, 2016 ~ Milwaukee, WI Feb. 12 14, 2016 ~ Crystal Lake, IL Mar. 4 6, 2016 ~ Madison, WI 888-574-5653 www.alifetimeoflove.org Worldwide Marriage Encounter, P.O. Box 512, Cherry Valley, IL 61016 For Weekends in SPANISH Call: Andres & Maria at 630-229-2600, mariapatino23@lycos.com Part Time Salaried Position Offered Development & Outreach Coordinator 30 hours per week. Job Summary: Responsible for planning and implementing church and donor focused relations and fundraising events, and for providing a comprehensive and integrated approach to outreach efforts. Candidates must be passionately pro-life and mature in their Christian faith, bachelor s degree in related field and five years of proven experience. For a full job description go to www.foxvalleyoptions.com Or call 847-697-0200. Qualified interested candidates may send a cover letter and resume, 3 references and salary history by November 10, 2015 to: Jeanna Desideri, Executive Director Fox Valley Pregnancy Center 101 E. State St., South Elgin, IL 60177 e-mail: Director.FVPC@gmail.com