St. Ann Catholic Church 2 4 5 0 0 S. N a v a j o D r i v e C h a n n a h o n, I L 6 0 4 1 0 P a r i s h O f f i c e : 8 1 5-4 6 7-6 9 6 2 F a x : 8 1 5-4 6 7-2 3 2 0 w w w. s t a n n c h a n n a h o n. o r g www.facebook.com/stannchannahon St. Ann Catholic Church, Channahon strives to be a welcoming, caring and faith-filled parish family who desires to bring one another closer to Jesus through Prayer, Involvement and Generosity on our way to the Heavenly Father. MAY 20, 2018 ~ PENTECOST SUNDAY
ST. ANN PARISH STAFF Pastor... Rev. Fr. Peter Jarosz x11... frpeterj@stannchannahon.org Permanent Deacon... Deacon Bob Duncan x12... deaconbob@stannchannahon.org Parish Office Manager/Pastor Assistant... Jill Walsh x10... parishoffice@stannchannahon.org Business Accounts Manager... Bob Scheidt x15... finance@stannchannahon.org Children/All Adult Formation/Junior High/High School Youth Ministry... Tom Uraski x13... tom@stannchannahon.org R.E. Curriculum Coordinator... Tracy Dahlberg x14...tracy@stannchannahon.org Faith Formation Assistant... Rosemary Morales x14... rosemary@stannchannahon.org Young Adult Ministry 20s -30s... Fr. Peter Jarosz x11... frpeterj@stannchannahon.org Liturgical Music: Adult/Youth Choir... Tim Stacy x23... crabbydad@comcast.net Accompanist... Mark Korznecki x23 SACRAMENTS Baptisms: Expectant parents are to prepare for the Sacrament at least three months before the birth of their child. All Parents and Godparents are invited to attend a formation session. Please call the parish office for information and confirm attendance at session one week prior. All parents will also meet for a short time with the Pastor or Deacon. Please make your appointment. Third Saturday of the month. Meet in the Fireside Room off of the narthex at 2:00 p.m. Baptisms celebrated the first and third Sundays of each month at the 10:00 a.m. Mass (except during Lent) or afterwards at 11:15 a.m. Attendance at 10 AM Mass is required. Eucharist, Reconciliation, Confirmation for Children: Formation is held during religious education sessions. Registration/ questions contact Tom x13. Reception of Baptism, Reconciliation, R.C.I.A., Eucharist & Confirmation for Adults: Inquiries about reception of Sacraments, contact Tom, Ext. 13. Engagement Preparation for the Sacrament of Marriage: Couples need to be registered and active in parish life and attend weekly Mass. Preparation begins eight months before proposed date. Contact Parish Office 815-467-6962. Validation of a Civil Marriage: If you were married civilly by the State and wish to validate your marriage as a Sacrament, contact Fr. Peter x11. Annulment: If married in the Catholic Church and now in the divorced stage, the annulment process can help you to be married again in the Church. Parish Council: Harry Neumayer harry5mind@aol.com Finance Council: Al Singletary 467-6962 finance@stannchannahon.org Formation Commission: 467-6962 tom@stannchannahon.org Service Commission: Laura Hrechko 791-5518 lphrechko@aol.com Daybreak Shelter: Sue Martin 263-7714 Worship Commission & Ushers: Curt Clark 467-2681 Extraordinary Ministers: Jim Prosise 467-5950 Lectors: Karen Slattery 828-5642 stannlectors@gmail.com Altar Servers: Laurie Bauer 467-7577 stannaltarserver@gmail.com. Council of Catholic Women: Judi Petersen 467-5088 judipete@att.net Knights of Columbus: Dan Lupton 641-2555 Channahon.knights@yahoo.com Men's Club: Bill Frauenheim 735-5929 Liturgy Scheduler: Martha Pry 325-2499 stannministers@gmail.com Church Housekeeping: Luanne Stewart 354-1455 Venturing Scout Crew: J.J. Fleming 521-1487 crew402@gmail.com Youth Ministry: 467-6962 tom@stannchannahon.org Prayer Tree: Penny Caruso 467-6080 PENLC@comcast.net St. Ann Football: 467-2005 john.krenkel@gmail.com Webmaster: Dan Lupton 641-2555 webmaster@stannchannahon.org Sewing Circle: Mary Kay Robbins 600-0108 mrobbinsil@comcast.net R.C.I.A.: 467-0278 Melissa & Scott Knaub Adoration: Julie Brewers 763-257-3640 Young Adult Ministry 20 s & 30 s: Fr. Peter Jarosz 467-6962 Children s Liturgy of the Word: Joan McAtee 630-267-5325 Children s Choir: Need Parent Organizer Praise Choir: high school Rick Rahn 467-2373 Adult Choir: Tim Stacy crabbydad@comcast.net Vocations: Renee McIlheran: 467-2910
MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, May 19, 2018 4:00 pm Mary Reciak/Friend Lee Graduates deciding on their future education Sunday, May 20, 2018 8:00 am In gratitude for all who share their gifts from the Holy Spirit 10:00 am Aiden Lopez/Fr. Peter Tobey Jean Noel/Singletary Family Monday, May 21, 2018 8:00 am Liturgy of the Word with Communion Tuesday, May 22, 2018 8:00 am Fr. Ernie & Fr. Ron/Fr. Peter Wednesday, May 23, 2018 8:00 am Poor Souls in Purgatory Thursday, May 24, 2018 8:00 am Dorothy Loll/Fr. Peter Friday, May 25, 2018 8:00 am Special Intention Saturday, May 26, 2018 4:00 pm Mark Kristopher Evans/Fred & Maryrose Martin Sunday, May 27, 2018 8:00 am Mike & Char Ryan/Mary Wright 10:00 am Virginia Feeney/Peg & Jim Furto denotes deceased person Recurring Parish Organization Meetings in Parish Hall unless noted Monday: Ladies Card Club: 2nd & 4th Mondays, 10am-6pm CCW Sewing For Charity Circle: 3rd Monday each month, 10am-2pm CCW Meetings: 2nd Monday each month, 6:30 pm (Aug-May) Financial Peace University: Mondays, 7-9 PM, Fireside Room, Various dates Tuesday: Wednesday: RE Sessions: 4-5:15 & 6-7:15 pm (Sept. - April) Women s Faith Gathering: Every Wednesday, 6:30-8 pm, Fireside Room, Last Meeting of the Season, May 30th; Group resumes weekly meetings Sept. 5th Thursday: RE Session: 5-6:15 pm (Sept. - April) Men s Club Meetings: 3rd Thursday each month, 6:30 pm, Office Meeting Room, Entrance #6 Adult Bible Study: 7-9 pm - Fireside Room (Sept. - April) Friday: Parish Formation Events/Retreats: dates vary Teen Gathering: (Sept-May, July) every two months Saturday: Fishers of Men: 7-8:30 am - Fireside Room No preparation necessary. User friendly study of next week s Gospel. Open to men who would like to enrich their faith. Canasta/Euchre open to Men & Women : 2nd Saturday each month, 5 PM dinner, 6 PM cards (sponsored by Men s Club) Sunday: Teen Bible Study: Sunday 6:30pm Year I & Year II - Confirmation Prep: 10am-1pm (Sept.-April) Venture Crew/Adult & Youth: 1st, 3rd and last Sundays each month, 7-8:30 pm; Parish Events: various dates ALTAR SERVERS - MINISTRY SCHEDULE Saturday, May 26, 2018-4:00 pm Cori Dibartolomeo, Addison Kerley, Need Volunteer Sunday, May 27, 2018-8:00 am Kiana & Aidan Gubbins, Need Volunteer Sunday, May 27, 2018-10:00 am Danielle Meyer, Zoe Taylor, Michael Todd Lectors - Saturday, May 26, 2018-4:00 pm Kellie Mason Sunday, May 27, 2018-8:00 am Juli DeCraene Sunday, May 27, 2018-10:00 am Rich Brewers Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion - Saturday, May 26, 2018-4:00 pm Jim Mason, Harry Neumayer, Jim Prosise, Dianna Witkowski, Deacon Bob Sunday, May 27, 2018-8:00 am Bernadette Stover, Don McKillip, Deacon Bob Sunday, May 27, 2018-10:00 am Scott & Melissa Knaub, Gail & Brent Caruso, Martha Pry, Julie Brewers, Dcn. Bob MAY 20 PENTECOST SUNDAY 3
John Krenkel and Fr. Peter invite you to the Steubenville Youth Conference in July. Register through the conference website above. Phone: (815) 290-9723 Contact: John Krenkel or Fr. Peter for more information www.stannchannahon.org 4
Worship & Spiritual Readings for the Week of May 20, 2018 Sunday: Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5/Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35, 27-28, 29, 30 [cf. 30]/Rom 8:22-27/Jn 7:37-39 Extended Vigil: Gn 11:1-9/Ps 33:10-11, 12-13, 14-15/Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b/Dn 3:52, 52, 53, 55, 56 or Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11/Ez 37:1-14/Ps 107:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9/ Jl 3:1-5/Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35, 27-28, 29, 30 [cf. 30]/ Rom 8:22-27/Jn 7:37-39 Day: Acts 2:1-11/Ps 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34 [cf. 30]/1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Gal 5:16-25/Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 15:26-27; 16:12-15 Monday: Jas 3:13-18/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15 [9a]/Mk 9:14-29 Tuesday: Jas 4:1-10/Ps 55:7-8, 9-10a, 10b-11a, 23 [23a]/Mk 9:30-37 Wednesday: Jas 4:13-17/Ps 49:2-3, 6-7, 8-10, 11 [Mt 5:3]/Mk 9:38-40 Thursday: Jas 5:1-6/Ps 49:14-15ab, 15cd-16, 17-18, 19-20 [Mt 5:3]/Mk 9:41-50 Friday: Jas 5:9-12/Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 8-9, 11-12 [8a]/ Mk 10:1-12 Saturday: Jas 5:13-20/Ps 141:1-2, 3 and 8 [2a]/Mk 10:13-16 Next Sunday: Dt 4:32-34, 39-40/Ps 33:4-5, 6, 9, 18-19, 20, 22 [12b]/Rom 8:14-17/Mt 28:16-20 GOSPEL MEDITATION - ENCOURAGE DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF SCRIPTURE ~ May 20, 2018 Pentecost Sunday Today we celebrate the "birthday of the Church!" Pentecost is described in the first reading from the Acts of the Apostles. But before the great driving wind and tongues of fire empowering the Disciples, the Holy Spirit had already arrived. The Gospel for today's Mass during the day is from John 20. Jesus appears to the fearful disciples after his resurrection. He first speaks a message of calm. "Peace be with you." The apostles "rejoiced when they saw the Lord." When the enthusiastic response settles down, Jesus "breathed on them and said to them 'Receive the Holy Spirit.'" This action is Trinitarian, and it has happened before. If you turn your Bible back to the beginning, you'll read: "The Lord God formed man out of the clay of the ground and blew into his nostrils the breath of life, and so many became a living being" (Genesis 2:7). In the Garden of Eden, we see God's first, original covenant with man. The breath of life signifies that original indwelling of grace, the special state of likeness and friendship with God before the Fall. Here now, in this locked room, the Apostles receive the long -awaited promise: the very breath of God, new life, a new covenant. In the pairing of these two readings--the Pentecost experience in Acts and the breath of Jesus in John's Gospel --we see that the coming of the Holy Spirit is not only an empowering, it is an indwelling. We have each received the breath of grace in our baptism. It is confirmed, strengthened, and deepened in each reception of the sacraments. If we persevere in virtue, the Spirit of God is alive in us, inspiring our actions of love. This Pentecost Sunday, how is the breath of God alive in you? Registration packets are available for pick up in the Narthex. Register before June 1st and qualify for early registration discount MAY 13 SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 5
Parish Life MAY GOD BLESS OUR ENGAGED COUPLES Kevin Sheridan & Sarah Wolski Ryan Gossen & Jinny Miller Tom Tinerella & Madeline Bastien Catholic Charities Mobile Food Pantry is Coming to Your Community! AMBER EDEN DIAZ Daughter of Richard & Erika Diaz SANTINO JAMES CONFORTI- BONGIOVANNI Son of Vincenzo Bongiovanni & Christina Conforti ELOISE MAE KANE Daughter of Aaron & Amanda Kane BENTLEY SCOTT GARRETT Son of Jacob Garrett & Jessica Pratl On June 7 at 4-6 pm Catholic Charities Mobile Food Pantry will be distributing food in the church parking lot (rain or shine). Catholic Charities and the Northern Illinois Food Bank have partnered to deliver nutritious food (meat, produce and nonperishable items) to people in need. Participants are asked to bring bags, laundry baskets, boxes, carts or wagons to transport food and grocery products through the line and back to their vehicles. A representative from Catholic Charities will be available at this event to explain additional services provided by the agency. You do not have to be Catholic to participate. Catholic Charities helps people of all faiths and beliefs. For more information about Catholic Charities, please visit catholiccharitiesjoliet.org. P P www.stannchannahon.org 6
Parish Life The St. Ann CCW and the Bunco Committee would like to thank all of the parishioners and friends who contributed to our event this year. It was a BIG success! Thank you to the generous people who donated items for our basket raffle, who helped publicize our event, and who participated in the Bunco party itself. We had a wonderful turnout and funds were raised to help with our parish and community projects. Thank you! St. Ann CCW BUNCO PARTY CCW Officers: (Left to Right) Betsy Devier, Diana Witkowski, Mary Ann Egan and Juli DeCraene Stewardship of Time, Talent & Treasure On this Pentecost Sunday, if you come to Mass at my parish you will see a sea of red all around. The choir, the lectors, the extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, the people in the pews, and of course the celebrant and our deacon, will all be wearing red. We are one of those parishes that strive to reflect the color of the liturgy in our dress. It can be a sight to see. What we put on our bodies serves only as a reminder of what is really important during these liturgical celebrations. At Pentecost, it was the Spirit of God that filled those in the first Christian community. We wear red to call to mind that very Spirit, often depicted as a fire or flame. However, if we just use red as a reminder of the power of the Spirit without letting it change us, then our actions become merely sentimental. We are filled with the Holy Spirit through the sacraments of the Church. God touches us and enters into us in a profound way, just like in that upper room at Pentecost. That first powerful movement of the Spirit led to a Church that grew and flourished and remains alive today. What is the movement of the Spirit within calling you to do today? Do we allow God to move us and do great things through us? Red is a bold color to wear at any time. But our actions should be even bolder. --Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS St. Ann Housekeeping Ministry We invite any and all who are able to help clean our church home. Even if you cannot consistently help, we encourage and appreciate walk-ins! It is a great way to serve our parish, saving us thousands of dollars. More volunteers would be appreciated to keep this going. It is a great way to earn service hours, too. We currently have (3) Saturday teams (8-10 AM) and (1) Monday team (6-8 PM). Meet in the Narthex. If you can spare a couple of hours a month, we would love to have you! If you have any questions, please call Luanne Stewart at 815-354-1455. May 26; June 2, 11, 16, 23, 30; July 9, 14, 21, 28; Aug. 6, 11, 18, 25; Sept. 1, 10, 15, 22; Oct. 1, 6, 13, 20, 29 PRAYER ~ INVOLVEMENT ~ GENEROSITY