ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC PARISH AND CATHOLIC SCHOOL www.stpauljoliet.com 18 N Woodlawn Joliet, Il 60435 Parish Office: 815-725-1527 Parish Fax 815-730-9907 School: 815-725-3390 Religious Education 815-725-6927 Youth Ministry: 815-730-8599 RCIA (Roberta Lemke) 815-725-1403 Parish Email: parishsec@stpauljoliet.com Saturday: Sunday: Weekday mass: Wednesdays Holy Days: MASS SCHEDULE 4:30 PM 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM 7:30 AM Monday through Friday except 8:30 AM when school is in session Varies by Holy Day of Obligation The Catechism of the Catholic Church clearly states that On Sundays and other holy days of obligation the faithful are bound to participate in the Mass (#2180) and goes on to state that Those who deliberately fail in this obligation commit a grave [mortal] sin. (#2181) SACRAMENT OF PENANCE Saturday: 8:30 am or by appointment BAPTISMS Baptisms are scheduled on the Second Sunday of the month at 11:30 AM based on parental requests. Participation in a Parent Preparation Program is mandatory before the baptism of the child. Our preparation Program is held on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM. Attendance at Sunday Mass on the day of the Baptism is Mandatory. Please call the Parish office to schedule a baptism. WEDDINGS All weddings are scheduled by the Pastor of the Parish. Office staff cannot schedule a wedding and a wedding is not considered to be officially scheduled until the couple receives written confirmation from the Pastor of the Parish. Couples desiring to be married need to speak directly with the Pastor BEFORE reserving a hall. Only the Bride or Groom may request a date for their wedding. Diocesan policy requires that a 6 month (minimum) preparation process be completed prior to the celebration of all weddings. Weddings are not scheduled on Sundays. R.C.I.A. The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is an ongoing formation process for adults who are interested in becoming a Catholic and adult Catholics who would like to receive the sacraments of Confirmation and/or First Eucharist. Please call the Parish Office for additional information. ANOINTING OF THE SICK Parishioners who are seriously or critically ill, or have surgery scheduled should receive the Sacrament of Anointing and Healing. Please call the parish office to request this sacrament. Regular visits are also made by our Pastoral Staff and Ministers of Care to bring Holy Communion to hospitalized or homebound parishioners. Anyone desiring such a visit should call the Parish Office. PARISH REGISTRATION New parishioners are always welcome! You may register in person or by calling the Parish Office. Rev. John Klein, Pastor, Ext. 243, frjohn@stpauljoliet.com Rev. John Belmonte, S.J., Resident, Ext. 230 Rev. James Lennon, Weekend Celebrant Deacon John Freund, jfreund@dioceseofjoliet.org Michele Kmety, Parish Secretary, Ext. 200 parishsec@stpauljoliet.com Monica O Brien, Business Manager, Ext. 203 mobrien@stpauljoliet.com Al Kramerich, Facilities Manager, Ext. 407 akramerich@thestpaulschool.org Corie Alimento, Principal, Ext. 401 calimento@thestpaulschool.org Sr. Karen Marie Lanigan, O.S.F., D.R.E., Ext. 301 srkaren@stpauljoliet.com Jeremy Hylka, Dir. Of Liturgy & Youth Min. Ext. 320 jhylka@stpauljoliet.com Raymond Kaufman, Director of Music raykaufman@aol.com Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time www.facebook.comstpauljoliet July 3, 2016 stpauljoliet
FROM FR. JOHN: Afterward I said to them: You see the trouble we are in: how Jerusalem lies in ruins and its gates have been gutted by ire. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, so that we may no longer be a reproach! Then I explained to them how God had shown his gracious favor to me, and what the king had said to me. They replied, Let us begin building! And they undertook the work with vigor. When they heard about this, Sanballat the Horonite, Tobiah the Ammonite of icial, and Geshem the Arab mocked and ridiculed us. What are you doing? they asked. Are you rebelling against the king? My answer to them was this: It is the God of heaven who will grant us success. We, his servants, shall set about the rebuilding; but you have neither share nor claim nor memorial in Jerusalem. Nehemiah 2:17-20 We of icially launched A Campaign for St. Paul the Apostle Parish last fall. I imagine that you are probably getting a little tired of hearing about it. While I completely understand (in fact, I m getting a little tired of talking about it!), I think it s very important that I give you an update based on the results from our two Amen Weekends. We are now conducting the inal phase of our Campaign and I imagine that you d like to know how things are going and where we re currently at in our Campaign. Our Amen Weekends were very successful. We surpassed our goal of raising $100,000 during the two weekends that would be matched with an additional matching gift $100,000. During these two weekends, we raised $160,831 in new pledges from 82 families, plus $26,800 in increased pledges from 10 families who had previously made a pledge. This means that we raised $187,631 plus the matching gift of $100.000 for total of $287, 631 during our Amen Weekends. Our Campaign has now raised $2,171,635 in gifts and pledges from 370 families! As you know, our Campaign goal is $2,350,000 which means we only need to raise another $178,365 to meet our goal. Our Buildings and Grounds committee met this past Wednesday to begin the detailed planning and design stage of our renovations. Unfortunately, I am writing this article on Monday to meet the bulletin publisher s deadline. I will have more about our detailed plans and design in a future bulletin article but we hope to begin construction on the convent building next year in the late spring or early summer. I want to thank everyone that has made a commitment to our Campaign. I am humbled and thankful for the generosity of St. Paul parishioners. We have had great success so far, we are almost at the inish line and all we need to do is have a strong inish in order to complete our capital campaign. I pray that you will take some time to re lect on the need for this Campaign and make a pledge if you have not already done so. I could not be more enthusiastic about our future, and I would like to humbly thank you for your support of this effort, and invite you to speak with me if you have any questions. St. Thomas Aquinas once wrote that We must not merely will our neighbors good but actually work to bring it about. I want to tell all of you how proud I am of everything that you have accomplished over this past year. Many, many members of our parish have worked incredibly hard bring about the good work that our Parish Campaign has been for our community. I want to thank the many volunteers for all their efforts. They have spent hours calling and visiting with families and I would like to thank them all for their very, very generous commitment of time. To paraphrase St. Thomas, the people of this parish have done the actual work to bring about the success that we have had.
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Facilities Calendar For more information please visit the website @ www.stpauljoliet.com Sunday, July 3rd 9:00 am Mass Church 10:00am RCIA Convent 10:30am Mass Church SUNDAY OFFERING In-Pew Offering Sunday, June 26th... $11,940.00 In-Pew Offering Weekly Budget....$12,476.00 Weekly In-Pew Shortage....$ 536.00 Electronic Offering, June $17,760.88 Electronic Offering Monthly Budget......$18,020.00 Electronic Offering Shortage..$ 259.12 In-Pew Monthly Offering-June...$43,379.50 Monthly Total Offering-June..$61,140.38 Monthly Total Budget.$72,083.33 Monthly Total Shortage..$10,942.95 Thank you for your generous support of our parish. Your donations of time, talent, and treasure enable us to provide many ministries and services for the benefit of our parishioners and the local community. God bless you and your family! LITURGICAL SCHEDULE week of July 4th, 2016 MONDAY 7/4 Weekday 7:30 AM Fr. John Klein TUESDAY 7/5 Weekday 7:30 AM Art Schultz WEDNESDAY 7/6 Weekday 7:30 AM Donald & Dorothy Senffner THURSDAY 7/7 Weekday 7:30 AM Beverly Haberkorn FRIDAY 7/8 Weekday 7:30 AM Edward Janes SATURDAY 7/9 Vigil Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:30 PM Dalton Family SUNDAY 7/10 Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 AM Audrey Girard 9:00 AM The People of St. Paul the Apostle The Parish Office will be closed July 4th in observance of the 4th of July Holiday. Monday, July 4th Parish Office Closed in observance of 4th of July Holiday 7:00 pm AA Meeting A1 Tuesday, July 5th 8:00 am Eucharistic Adoration Church 6:30 pm Boy Scouts School Hall 7:00 pm Baptismal Prep Class A1 Wednesday, July 6th Thursday, July 7th 8:00 am Eucharistic Adoration Church 6:30 pm Adult Choir Practice Church Friday, July 8th Saturday, July 9th 8:30 am Confessions Church 4:30 pm Mass Church 5:30 pm Music Ensemble Church Sunday, July 10th 9:00 am Mass Church 10:00 am RCIA Convent 10:30 am Mass Church 11:30 am Baptism Church Have a Safe & Happy 4th of July Thanks to all those who serve! Priesthood Discernment Group Cathedral of St. Raymond 604 N. Raynor Ave. The following Sundays from 2-4pm, Adoration 2pm Meeting 2:30-4pm July 17,2016 October 9, 2016 August 21, 2016 November 6, 2016 September 11, 2016
FOLLOW Youth Ministry sponsored by St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church and the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus Mr. Jeremy Hylka, Director of Youth Ministry Address: FOLLOW Youth Ministry Center 120 Woodlawn Avenue (St. Paul s Convent) Phone: 815-730-8599 Email: youth@followym.com Web: followym.com Facebook: facebook.com/followym Twi er: followyouthmin Instagram: followym Mark Your Calendars: 7/12 Smore s Night Begins 7/17 Nazareth Farm Missions Parish News We are in need of Ministers of Pastoral Care Our Ministers of Pastoral Care are a special group of Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion who visit our homebound parishioners with Holy Communion. The parishioners are visited on a weekly basis, either on a weekend or weekday depending on the needs of the homebound parishioner or the availability of the Minister of Care. This is a very rewarding ministry and is the utmost importance to the individuals that are unable to attend mass due to illness or injury. If you are interested in becoming part of this ministry please contact Michele in the parish office @ 815-725-1527 or Anne Prock @ 815-741-1855 Registration for St. Paul the Apostle Religious Education program is on going throughout the summer. Please contact Sr. Karen Marie at 815-725-6927 or the Parish Office at 815-725-1527 with any questions. Registration forms are available in the Parish Office. Catholic Chari es Back to School Fair The 24th Annual Will County back to School fair, coordinated by Catholic Chari es, Diocese of Joliet will be held on Thursday, August 4, 2016 from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm at St. Clare Campus (1550 W. Plainfield Rd.) in Joliet (formerly the Guardian Angel Home). Please note that this is a new loca on this year. This annual summer event is a major countywide effort to help families who are living on low incomes access important services to begin the school year on a posi ve note. Children who a end the fair will receive free medical and dental services; vital informa on about local programs and services; and a new backpack with school supplies! Each child a ending the fair must be accompanied by an adult. Parents must bring the following items in order to receive supplies and services for their children at the fair: I.D. for all household members Adults: state I.D. or driver s license Children: birth cer ficate, social security card, medical card Proof of income Printouts from: public aid, social security, unemployment, or check stub Verifica on of address: Current u lity bill and/or government mail showing Will County address Please visit catholicchari esjoliet.org for addi onal details about Catholic Chari es Back to School Fair. Catholic Chari es Mission We are a faith-based organiza on providing service to people in need and calling others of good will to do the same.
Part-Time School Secretary St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School, Joliet This position is a part time (un-benefited) position. The employee will report to the office manager and the school principal. The secretary will work five days per week, from 10:30 am to 4:00 pm each day that school is in session. Total work hours will not exceed 29 hours per week. The part time school secretary will not work on days that school is not in session unless previously requested to do so by the principal. Bilingual communicators (Spanish / English) are preferred. On the job training and support will be provided. Please apply online through AppliTrack and send a resume and letter of interest via e-mail to Corie Alimento, Principal, at calimeto@thestpaulschool.org. St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School serves preschool through eighth grade students from Joliet and the surrounding communities. We offer a program designed to foster intellectual, spiritual and personal growth. In the Catholic tradition, St. Paul the Apostle respects individuality, promotes community, encourages responsibility and independence. For more information regarding St. Paul the Apostle school please contact the Parish Office at 815-725-1527. Welcome St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School in conjunction with St. Paul the Apostle Parish, creates a Catholic environment for students that proclaims the Gospel message, fosters community, celebrates the living God through worship and prayer, and encourages all to the service of others, while daily striving for academic excellence in all areas of the school curriculum. School Philosophy The philosophy of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School is based upon the teachings of Jesus Christ, and in conjunction with St. Paul's parish, the school will endeavor to provide the best possible Catholic education for the total student. In partnership with the family, the parish, and the public, St. Paul the Apostle sees its goal as enabling all students to achieve increasing levels of academic accomplishments with positive growth in social and emotional well-being. We accept the responsibility by providing opportunities for all students to reach their maximum educational potential through a challenging and well-rounded curriculum. Emphasizing mutual respect and trust, St. Paul the Apostle prepares students for life-long learning by empowering each one to develop self-esteem and discover each child's potential in a nurturing atmosphere that celebrates academic excellence and an appreciation for cultural diversity. St. Paul the Apostle recognizes the value of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities, including athletics, fine arts, journalism, technology, and student government in building Christian character by contributing to a spirit of cooperation and well-rounded personal development. We are engaged teachers, staff, families who, together with our priests and parish, maintain the highest standards of Catholic identity and scholarships. We are articulate and well-rounded student athletes, artists, altar servers, musicians, dancers, scouts, writers, readers, class officers, leaders, children of God. We are dynamic graduates who use the gift of Catholic education to excel in high school and to mature in faith. We are a caring community with an authentic mission to live the Gospel values, putting on heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience, bearing with one another, forgiving one another, and over all of these putting love. (Col 4:12-14) ONE IN FAITH ONE IN SERVICE ONE IN CHRIST
The Paulites St. Paul the Apostle Parish July 13, 2016 Date: Wednesday, July 13th 2016 Time: Place: 5:30 pm St. Paul the Apostle Parish Center 130 Woodlawn Avenue Joliet, Il 60435 Cost: $ 8.00 Member $ 9.00 Non-Member (Guest) Menu: Broasted Chicken with Cheesy Potatoes Delicious Dessert (all prepared by Lillian Cepon) Hot & Cold Drinks BINGO!!!!! Entertainment: ************************************ Payment must be made by: Wednesday, July 6th Name: Amount Pd Name: Amount Pd
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 03 July 2016 Be sensuous. Be bold. Be sent. Two great stories are heard today. Isaiah invites us to look around and notice how a mother comforts her child. God says to Israel: That s exactly how I comfort you. And God says it to us today! So let us be bold and be like God. Give comfort. Luke invites us to go ahead of the Lord, just like the 72 sent out to the nations. Say Peace. Then take care of the sick. Can we be bold just like them? Who needs comfort today? What will I do? Who is sick? What peace and comfort will I bring? How will I be bold? Sunday, July 3rd, 2016 In today s Gospel Jesus sends the 72 out to tell the people the good news. We are each called by Christ to go out to all the world and tell the good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Do we reflect the love of Christ in our relationships, especially our marriage relationship? Sign up today to attend one of the upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends on August 12-14, 2016 or October 7-9, 2016 or December 9-11, 2016, all at Elk Grove Village, IL. Early registration is highly recommended. For reservations/information, call Jim & Kris at 630-577-0778 or contact us through http://wwme-chicagoland.org Please remember the following people in your prayers who are seriously ill or who are suffering from long-term illnesses: Marjorie Aschenbrenner Erin Bartel Mason Briese Doug Brusatte Gene Carroll Laura Criel Arlene Donohue Judith Gahala Harn Family Susan Gentile Matt Gross Judy Hadala Sami Henderson James Hickey Jr. Ron Jones Ann Juhlmann Mary Kaplan Tanja Kempes Rosalee Kinman Mary Lou Kozar Helen Locher John Matejcak Sheila Mellor Eleanor Meyer Terry Meyer Maria Moroz John Mowbray Jeanie Nunuue Kurt Palmer Norman Pieper Kay Prock Amy Remallard Lorraine Rutkoski Bruce Rutkoski Sr. Lisa Savero Richard Schreiner Kaden Siegel Lorenzo Siletti Tony Simone Paityn Sims Jennifer Stephen Diana Stonitsch JoAnn Sulaica Louis Toka Salvatore Ventura Edward Vercelli NEXT WEEKEND S LITURGICAL July 9th and 10th TIME LECTORS EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS ALTAR SERVERS 4:30 pm Lucy Hoffman N. Suligoy, A. Kokosz A. & A. Ardaugh K. & A. Anzalone A. Banas 7: 30 am Linda Deiss C. Burla, C. Fox, C. Dammann L. Hardy, D. Malec A. Henderson, P. Stroud K. McGinnis 9:00 am Dave Skorupa C. Sinwell, L. Nichols, K. Sawyer A. Clark, A. Warf P. Gimbel, J. Simpson V. DeFillippo 10:30am Mary Lynn Crossen T. Jordan, S. Graham, T. Bailey A. Ida, K. Roolf, A. Ude J. & L. Scherf
CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS St. Paul the Apostle Church #846 18 Woodlawn Avenue Joliet, IL 60435 TELEPHONE 815 725-1527 # 203 CONTACT PERSON Mary Jane Wahl SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2010 Adobe Acrobat X Windows 7 PRINTER Brother MFC 8480 TRANSMISSION TIME July 27, 2015.10:00 AM SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION August 2, 2015 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 8 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS