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St. Joseph Parish Business Center
4824 Highland
630-964-0216 • 630 964-0867 fax
Religious Education Office: 630-964-0216 x1106
Youth Ministry: 630-964-0216 x1201
St. Joseph School: 630-969-4306
www.stjosephdg.org
Weekend Masses:
Saturday Evening: 5:00 pm
Sunday: 7:00, 9:00 am, 11:00 am, & 5:00 pm
Weekday Masses:
7:00 am (Monday-Friday)
8:00 am (Saturday)
Weekday Holy Days: Call for schedule
Sacrament of Reconciliation: (Confession)
Saturday: 3:30—4:30 pm
St. Joseph Catholic Church ▪ 4801 Main Street, Downers Grove
Registration:
We are happy to welcome new members to our
community. Please contact Deacon Frank Kozar at
630 964-0216 x1107.
Pastor:
Rev. John Phan [email protected]
Deacons:
Frank Kozar, Greg Ouska, Carl Schumacher &
Robert (Pat) Sullivan
God’s Call to Us
(The St. Joseph Parish Mission Statement)
St. Joseph Parish is a community chosen and called by
God to be sent and directed by the Holy Spirit.
It exists to provide the People of God the pastoral care and
spiritual nourishment they need to proclaim the good
news of Christ in their lives and to the world.
Our Response to God’s Call
Parish Service Coordinator:
Frank Kozar [email protected]
Music Director/Liturgist:
Robert Valle [email protected]
Liturgy Assistant:
Helene Nogle [email protected]
Adult Faith Formation Director:
Barb Labotka [email protected]
Director of Religious Education:
Jacqueline Lackaff
[email protected]
Religious Education/Youth Apostolate Assist:
(The St. Joseph Parish Vision Statement)
St. Joseph Parish is a community of God’s People empowered
by the Holy Spirit to promote God’s reign in the world.
Nourished by Word and Sacrament, we will grow together in faith,
hope, and in a passionate love of God and neighbor.
In our families, we will teach and learn the love of Jesus Christ.
In our various occupations we will make decisions
and set priorities in accordance with the values of the Gospel.
And in the world around us we will stand always for
justice, compassion and peace.
Helen McAlpine [email protected]
Director of Youth Apostolate:
Marta Spiezio [email protected]
Parish Administrator:
Beth Harbauer [email protected]
Parish Administrative Assistant:
Gail Granby [email protected]
School Principal:
Rita Stasi [email protected]
School Secretary:
Julie Wojciechowski [email protected]
Spiezio & Affiliates Counseling Service:
Joanna Avignone [email protected]
Facilities Manager
Joseph Geraghty [email protected]
Sacraments
Baptisms: We celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism every Sunday.
Parents are required to attend a Baptismal formation meeting.
Baptisms are scheduled at this meeting. Please call the Parish
Center for reservations and further information.
Marriages: Arrangements should be made at least six months in
advance to provide ample time for preparation of this sacrament.
Please call the Parish Center for more information.
Sick or Homebound: If you or a member of your family is
hospitalized or homebound and would like a priest to visit, please
notify the Parish Center.
Parish Boundaries: North: Tollway; South: 59th St. East: Prospect
Ave. & extensions north and south; West: Belmont Avenue
P A S T O R’ S C O R NE R
D
ear Parishioners,
The Lord is risen! Alleluia!
Our fifty day celebration of Easter continues today, with the Third Sunday of Easter.
When Jesus met his disciples after the resurrection, the first words that he spoke to them
were: “Peace be with you.”
He didn't scold them for abandoning him in the Gethsemane Garden, or for denying him
three times. Christ’s Resurrection was and is meant to bring peace and healing to all people.
As we continue living and celebrating in this Easter Season, let us continue to give thanks to
God for all that has been accomplished through the Love and Resurrection of Jesus.
Throughout this season we can continue to proclaim:
This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad!
Please keep our parish children in your prayers as they prepare to receive their First Holy
Communion the next two Sundays. What a joy to celebrate with them as they come to the
Altar – the Eucharistic Table – for the first time.
Finally, I invite everyone to come to a very important meeting for parishioners in Fitzgerald
Hall on Thursday, April 23, at 7:30 pm in order to update you on the facilities study that has
taken place these past several months. See today’s bulletin for details.
Joyfully in Christ!
Father John Phan
The Ministry of the
Extraordinary
Minister of Holy
Communion
Training Session
April 27 t 7:00 pm
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion assist the
presider in distributing Holy Communion at Masses. Our
Lord, present under the forms of bread and wine, is food for
our journey to the kingdom! For those interested in becoming
Extraordinary Ministers, there are special formation sessions
which focus on the spirituality of the minister, the ritual of the
Eucharist, and guidelines specific to St. Joseph Parish.
The next formation session for those interested will be held
on Monday, April 27 at 7:00 pm. Please contact Rob Visher
(630.244.6813 or [email protected]) for details if you are
interested in becoming an Extraordinary Minister of Holy
Communion. You may also contact Bob Valle, Director of
Music/Liturgist at the parish [email protected] or
630.964.0216, ext. 1209.
S T E W A RD S H I P
2015 Catholic Ministries
Annual Appeal Pledge Report
Parish Goal:
$ 109,598.00
Amount Pledged:
$ 93,467.00
Amount Paid:
$ 49,549.00
Amount Due:
$ 43,918.00
Donor Count:
A Call to Stewardship
Fiscal Year Stewardship Information
Sunday, April 12
Manna Gift Cards
Manna Gift Cards are available for purchase after
the Saturday 5:00 pm and Sunday, 8:45 am and
10:30 am Masses in the narthex. A variety of
merchants are available. Your purchase of gift
cards helps support St. Joseph School.
$ 1,143,900.00
Actual Year-to-Date Gifts:
$ 1,082,453.64
Amount Short of Needed Goal: $
372
Nature’s Lessons
Believe one who has tried, you shall find a
fuller satisfaction in the woods than in books. The
trees and the rocks will teach you that which you
cannot hear from the masters.
—St. Bernard of Clairvaux
Year-to-Date Goal
61,446.36
Weekly Sunday Goal:
$
27,900.00
Sunday Contributions
$
23,414.55
Electronic Contributions
$
3,743.01
Gifts from April 12
$
27,157.56
(Sunday & Electronic Contributions)
Thanks for Giving First Fruits
and Taking a Step!
Patronize Our Bulletin Advertisers
The bulletin is provided to St. Joseph Church free of
charge thanks to the businesses that advertise.
Please consider those who advertise in the bulletin
first when shopping for goods and services.
Is God Calling You?
St. Joseph Parish Council is Seeking New Members
What is the St. Joseph Parish Council?
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An advising and consulting body for the Pastor in shepherding the parish.
A group committed to setting a parish-wide vision for all aspects of parish life:
worship, education, community, service, and administration.
We are called by God to offer our time and talents in union with our pastor to keep our
parish vibrant in our Catholic faith.
Who are the council members?
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Parishioners from all backgrounds willing to speak for the whole parish.
Usually twelve members chosen by discernment of the current council along with the
Pastor.
What is the commitment for council members?
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Ten monthly meetings on the second Monday of the month from 7:30-9:30 pm (we are off
July and December).
A three year term.
We invite you to consider serving St. Joseph Parish by joining the Parish Council. If you have
any questions or would like more information, please contact Cathie Dunn at 630.515.9528 or
[email protected].
Note: Today’s profile in the Parish Council’s ongoing series on parishioner volunteers features Pat Lord
and the Council of Catholic Women (CCW). It was wriƩen by John Frank, Parish Council Member.
It’s pre y safe to say virtually everyone who knows
a person that is totally posi ve, though ul and
helpful in responding to the needs of others, fully
reliable in mee ng commitments, and humble and
unassuming in all acts of service, would consider
that person special.
through this ministry, Pat and a small group of
women took ac on. Although at the me also
ac ve with the Eastern DuPage Deanery as its
president, Pat started the revival effort, led the
planning of inaugural events to boost CCW
membership, and has par cipated ever since.
St. Joseph has such a parishioner in Pat Lord. When
Pat describes her deep involvement in our parish
and diocese, it quickly becomes clear that she fully
embodies the words of 1 Peter 4:10, “As each one
has received a giŌ, use it to serve one another as
good stewards of God’s varied grace.”
In addi on to being involved with CCW, Pat is a
Eucharis c Minister, remains ac ve in the Eastern
DuPage Deanery, proofreads the weekly bulle n
(simply because she was asked), and is a member
of St. Joe’s Resurrec on Choir. She has supported
the parish Blood Drive since she was first asked in
the early 1990s to help serve
refreshments and now runs it four mes
a year. She started going to Bible study
20 years ago and has led it for the last
ten. Clearly, when asked, Pat heeds the
call to serve others and then seems
always to go one step further.
Pat, a Chicago South Sider grew up
in St. Columbanus Parish (where she
a ended school as well) and is an
alumnus of Aquinas High School.
While living in Lisle and then
Downers Grove since 1978 (with
nine years in New Jersey between
her west suburban stays), she and
her husband, Joe, raised their seven
children in St. Joseph Parish and
School. On returning from New
Jersey, Pat had no doubts about a homecoming to
St. Joe’s…the connec ons were just too strong to
do otherwise.
Pat’s generosity in both me and talent is currently
evident through her membership in our Council of
Catholic Women (CCW) – but that’s just part of her
story. From 2002 to 2010, the parish didn’t have a
CCW chapter. So with her history of involvement in
CCW before 2002 (including a 1994-96 term as its
president) and seeing a need to serve others
Pat’s enthusias c commitments to many
parish ministries stem from simply
loving what she does. She enjoys making
a difference in the lives of others in
response to Jesus’ calling to serve and the
resul ng fellowship from working side-by-side
with those answering the same call. She says these
acts energize and fulfill her. This is why she so
o en says “Yes” when asked, why she so o en
steps up when she sees an opportunity to serve,
and why St. Joseph Parish is so blessed and
fortunate to have her. Much thanks and
apprecia on to Pat for all that she has done and
con nues to do for our parish and diocese.
A side note: While talking with Pat for this ar cle, she men oned that St. Joe’s CCW is always looking for new, ac ve members.
The CCW mission is to support, empower and educate all Catholic women in spirituality, leadership, and service through its
various ac vi es. True to its mission, the group has been involved in the Ministry Fair; served refreshments at past Confirma on
recep ons; and conducted the Christmas cookie sale with dona ons provided to the St. Vincent DePaul Society and the Bishop
Blanche e Diocesan Scholarship Fund. CCW also has provided dona ons to the Sisters of the Sacred Heart for the last two
years. It also created and delivered welcome baskets to new parishioners. This year, it held a parish Mardi Gras party with the
profits going to WATTS of LOVE, an organiza on that supplies light to Third World countries. Over the years, our CCW has given
to the Family Shelter in Downers Grove and Hopes Front Door and has sponsored a child for a year through Woman’s Choice
Services. Needless to say, the women of St. Joe’s CCW touch many lives with their service and gi s of me and talent.
C O U NC I L O F C A T HO L I C W O M E N C O R NE R
St. Joseph Parish Council of Catholic Women
is pleased to name
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2015 Woman of the Year!
Sue was honored at a Mass celebrated by Bishop Joseph Siegel at the Cathedral of St. Raymond in
Joliet on Saturday, April 18, 2015, along with her counterparts from throughout the Deaneries of the
Diocese. The theme of the Mass and the luncheon that followed was “Exult in the Lord.”
Sue is being recognized for her consistent, dependable and dedicated support of our organization
and our church. Sue can be counted on to volunteer on committees and projects, and her help always
proves to be invaluable. Sue is an active participant in our meetings and events. Sue has taken on
some projects solo, or with minimal help, yet she is always positive and quick to praise the work of
others.
Sue has served our church by being on the St. Joseph Service Board, and has served in several
CCW Board positions including recording secretary and senior services chair. Currently, Sue serves
as chairperson of our Service Commission, and for a long time, has lovingly assembled, decorated
and delivered Welcome Baskets to new St. Joseph parishioners. She’s also made some awesome
gift baskets to represent our parish and to help raise charitable funds at Joliet Diocesan and Deanery
CCW events.
Sue serves her CCW in the spirit of St. Therese in that she can “Do ordinary things
with extraordinary love.” and it makes a big difference in our CCW.
Congratulations Sue, and thank you!
Our Lady of Good Counsel
Please join us as we celebrate Our Lady of Good Counsel on her feast day, Sunday,
April 26! Our Lady of Good Counsel is the patron saint of all Council of Catholic
Women (CCW) members, including the women of St. Joseph Church. In Our Lady’s
honor, CCW board members will serve as ushers and greeters at the 9:00 am and
5:00 pm Masses on Sunday, April 26. After Mass, visit the CCW table in the narthex
for more information. New or renewing CCW members, and those joining our email list,
will receive a medal or prayer card of Our Lady of Good Counsel.
Won’t be at those Masses? Pick up your medal or prayer card at a meeting! We meet at 7:00 pm
on the 3rd Monday of every month, in the parish center dining room. Women of the parish are
invited to come and check us out!
The Saint Joseph Parish Council of Catholic Women acts through its
members to support, empower, and educate all Catholic women in
spirituality, leadership, and service through its various activities.
We do all things with the guidance and through the intercession
of Our Lady, to whom our council is dedicated.
ST. JOSEPH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
This year St. Joseph is pleased to announce the following programs for the youth of our parish:
Catholic Kids’ Club the week of June 22 to 26 and Totus Tuus the week of July 27 to 31.
Catholic Kids’ Club is for children entering PK4 through 3rd grade for the 2015-2016 school year.
This year our theme is “Angels”. The program will run from 9:00 – 11:30 daily … June 22 - 26.
The cost for the program is $25 per child (camp t-shirt included).
Totus Tuus summer cateche cal youth program is a week-long “parish mission” for youth entering grades
1st through 12th and is dedicated to the proclama on of the Gospel and promo ng the Catholic faith through
evangeliza on, catechesis, Chris an witness, Marian devo on, and Eucharis c worship. The program is led
by college students and seminarians who use skits, songs, and games to teach the Virtues and the Sorrowful
Mysteries. The program for junior and senior high school students begins Sunday, July 26 through July 30
and runs from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. The cost is $15 per student. For elementary school children entering grades
1-6, the program begins on Monday, July 27 through Friday July 31, runs from 9:00 to 2:30 pm each day, and
the cost is $35 per child or $90 for three or more. Mass is celebrated daily at 11:15 am and all are welcome.
Family Name ___________________________________________________________________________
Address _______________________________________________________________________________
Phone and email address _________________________________________________________________
Emergency contact (name/phone) __________________________________________________________
Medical condi ons to be aware of (allergies/diabetes/asthma) ___________________________________
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Programs
Child Name
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The registra on fee for Catholic Kids’ Club includes a T-shirt. T-shirts for Totus Tuus will be available for
purchase during the program’s first days. Also, please note if you would like your child placed in a group with a
friend… siblings will be grouped together unless otherwise instructed. Late requests cannot be accommodated.
RegistraƟon will begin on May 1st and conƟnue on a first come first serve basis unƟl we reach the maximum of
100 for Catholic Kids’ Club … 90 for Totus Tuus.
Please send the completed form with the tui on to the Parish Center – 4824 Highland Ave. You will receive a
confirma on email once your payment and registra on have been received and processed.
Any ques ons or concerns, please contact Lori Balsamo at 630.964.0216.
A D U L T F AI T H F O R M A T I O N
May Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Join St. Joseph Parish for a May Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in LaCrosse,
Wisconsin. The overnight pilgrimage will begin with a coach bus departing from St. Joseph Parish
parking lot at 3:00 pm on Friday, May 15 and returning on Saturday, May 16. The pilgrimage includes
participation in Relevant Radio’s “Marian Day of Reflection” with Rev. Francis Hoffman (Fr. Rocky)
from 8:30 am-3:30 pm on Saturday. Focusing on the theme “Holy Family and Your Family: Jesus,
Mary and Joseph” the day includes prayer, procession and the May Crowning of our Blessed Mother.
The morning session will include meditations, Holy Mass and Rosary. There will be time for confession
and reflection. Following lunch with fellow pilgrims in the crypt ($15), the day of reflection continues
with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, the final meditation, and Chaplet of Divine Mercy.
Reservations will be made for transportation, lodging, and food and will include roundtrip via deluxe motor coach
($150.00), overnight stay at the Hampton Inn, LaCrosse ($150.00) and lunch at the Shrine ($15). Dinner will be on your
own, Friday and Saturday. Please make check payable to: St. Joseph Parish. You can mail or drop off your payment to
St. Joseph Parish, 4824 Highland, Downers Grove, IL 60515.
For more information, please contact Barbara Labotka at 630.272.4335. Space is limited and registration deadline is
May 10. A plenary indulgence can be gained by participating in this pilgrimage.
Get closer to Jesus through Mary!
Join your fellow parishioners as we explore Marian Consecration as presented in 33 Days to Morning Glory!
What:
The Immaculate Heart—33 Days to Morning Glory Parish Retreat
is a six-week program that meets one evening per week—it’s
called a retreat because it provides an opportunity for reflec on.
We begin with the Immaculate Heart of Mary and prepara on for
Marian Consecra on because she leads us to the Sacred Heart of
Jesus and to Holiness.
The 33 Days to Morning Glory and the accompanying group
retreat materials provide a wonderful format for reflec on,
discussion and learning. The mee ngs include DVD lessons,
discussion, review of the Retreat Companion, and prayer.
When:
7:00—8:00 pm
April 28, May 5, May 12, May 19, May 26; the consecra on
will follow 11:00 am Mass on May 31, the Queenship of Mary.
Where:
St. Joseph Parish Center Library
Cost for ParƟcipant Packet:
$29.95—33 Days to Morning Glory included
$19.95—33 Days to Morning Glory not included
For further informa on and to register,
please contact Barb Labotka at
adul [email protected] or
630.964.0216 x1204.
A D U L T F AI T H F O R M A T I O N
The Adult Faith Formation Book Club
will meet on Saturday, April 25
after the 8:00 am Mass in the
St. Joseph Parish Center
dining room.
FEED YOUR SPIRIT
The
Fourth
Commandment
Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land which the Lord your
God gives you.
He was obedient to them.
The Lord Jesus himself recalled the force of this "commandment of God." The Apostle
teaches: "Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 'Honor your father and
mother, (This is the first commandment with a promise.) that it may be well with you and that
you may live long on the earth."'
The fourth commandment opens the second table of the Decalogue. It shows us the order of charity.
God has willed that, after him, we should honor our parents to whom we owe life and who have
handed on to us the knowledge of God. We are obliged to honor and respect all those whom God, for
our good, has vested with his authority.
This commandment is expressed in positive terms of duties to be fulfilled. It introduces the
subsequent commandments which are concerned with particular respect for life, marriage, earthly
goods, and speech. It constitutes one of the foundations of the social doctrine of the Church.
The fourth commandment is addressed expressly to children in their relationship to their father and
mother, because this relationship is the most universal. It likewise concerns the ties of kinship
between members of the extended family. It requires honor, affection, and gratitude toward elders
and ancestors. Finally, it extends to the duties of pupils to teachers, employees to employers,
subordinates to leaders, citizens to their country, and to those who administer or govern it. This
commandment includes and presupposes the duties of parents, instructors, teachers, leaders,
magistrates, those who govern, all who exercise authority over others or over a community of
persons.
Observing the fourth commandment brings its reward: "Honor your father and your mother, that your
days may be long in the land which the LORD your God gives you." Respecting this commandment
provides, along with spiritual fruits, temporal fruits of peace and prosperity. Conversely, failure to
observe it brings great harm to communities and to individuals.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church
S T . JO S E PH Y O U T H A P O S T O L AT E
~ “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” Phil. 4:13
The Discovery 2015 youth and adult team has been meeting since early February
to prepare for our FAMOUS Annual Overnight Retreat – Discovery 2015. This
years’ Youth Directors are Sean Economou, Molly Michaels and Angela
Sterr. Along with these three talented young directors, we have an
additional 45 high school and adult leaders! What a team! We
are all planning to serve you and help make your Discovery
Retreat the best ever! Please consider attending this
memorable weekend on April 25-26 that is offered
FOR teens…..BY teens.
Current freshmen, sophomore and junior students who have not yet made a Discovery Retreat
are greatly encouraged to attend this weekend. It will REALLY help you through the
sometimes difficult decisions and choices you are faced with in high school.
It will also give you a group of Catholic Christian friends who you can
always count on to pray for you and be honest with you! Incoming
freshmen are also welcome to come on this retreat and would
be grouped together with a senior leader. Brochures and
permission forms are available on the brochure rack
in the narthex near the ministry room or by calling
Marta Spiezio at the Parish Center Office.
ST. JOSEPH PARISH EVENTS ▪ Week of April 19
Sunday, April 19
8:00 am
RE Sunday Classes
11:00 am Liturgy of the Word
12:30 pm Baptisms
Monday, April 20
9:00 am
Physical Fitness Group
10:00 am Prayer Shawl Ministry
6:00 pm
Eucharistic Adoration
6:00 pm
Jr. High Confirmation Class
(Grade 7 only)
7:00 pm
Charismatic Prayer Group
Tuesday, April 21
9:30 am
Bible Study Ministry
7:30 pm
Choir
Wednesday, April 22
9:00 am
Physical Fitness Group
4:00 pm
RE Classes
6:30 pm
Legion of Mary
Sch/Sh
Chapel
Church
Ch2
Ministry Rm
Chapel
PC Library
PC Chapel
Ministry Rm
MR
Ch2
Chu/Sch/Sh
PC Library
Wednesday, April 22
7:00 pm
SAFE
7:00 pm
SJSM
7:00 pm
Handbell Rehearsal
8:30 pm
YA Rosary
Thursday, April 23
4:00 pm
RE Classes
6:30 pm
Wedding Rehearsal
7:00 pm
Campus Improvement
Town Hall Mtg
Friday, April 24
7:30 am
Eucharistic Adoration
9:00 am
Physical Fitness Group
6:30 pm
First Communion Practice
7:00 pm
YA Discovery Retreat
Saturday, April 25
8:00 am
YA Discovery Retreat
2:00 pm
Wedding
3:30 pm
Confession
Abbreviations:
AFF-Adult Faith Formation Chu-Church Ch-Church Hall HR-Handbell Room
PC-Parish Center MR-Music Room RE-Religious Education Sch-School Sh-School Hall YA-Youth Apostolate
Ministry Rm
MR
HR/Ch1
Youth Rm
Chu/Sch/Sh
Chu
Chu1/2/3
Chapel
Ch2
Chu
PC—All Rms
PC-All Rms
Chu
Chapel
Wondering what to get that special woman in your life?
MOTHER’S DAY GIFTS
It’s time to enroll in St. Joseph Parish yearly Spiritual Bouquet of
Masses for a lasting Mother’s Day Gift or Remembrance.
The Perfect Mother’s Day Gift is offered by St. Joseph Church. There is no better gift than the gift of
prayer! Give the gift of a spiritual bouquet for that special mother in your life. St. Joseph Parish will
offer a monthly Mass for all mothers included in the Spiritual Bouquet. The special woman in your life
will be enrolled in these monthly Masses. You will receive a beautiful card with all the dates and
times of the Masses throughout the year. On Mother’s Day, you will present the card to the mom you
have enrolled. The names will also be listed on the cover of our bulletin on Mother’s Day.
Fill out the form below to enroll. The enrollment form can be
included in the Sunday collection basket, mailed or dropped off to:
St. Joseph Parish Center, 4824 Highland Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Your card will be available for pick-up at the Parish Center Office or we can mail it to you if needed.
Please be advised that there is a limited number of cards available. Your enrollment must be received
by Monday, May 4 to be included in the Mother’s Day list on the bulletin cover. This is a beautiful gift
to either remember a mom who is deceased or to include your mom who is living in a monthly Mass.
The suggested offering is $15.00 per enrollment.
Make check payable to St. Joseph Church.
Please remember:
1. ________________________________________________________________ __ living __ deceased
2. ________________________________________________________________ __ living __ deceased
3. ________________________________________________________________ __ living __ deceased
4. ________________________________________________________________ __ living __ deceased
My Name __________________________________________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________________________________________
Phone ________________________________________________
Please check: _____Mail card(s) _____I will pick up _____No card
PRAYING FROM SUNDAY TO SUNDAY
Today’s Readings
First Reading — The author of life you put to
death, but God raised him from the dead (Acts 3:13
-15, 17-19).
Psalm — Lord, let your face shine on us (Psalm 4).
Second Reading — We have an Advocate with the
Father, Jesus Christ the righteous one (1 John 2:15a).
Gospel — Thus it is written that the Christ would
suffer and rise from the dead on the third day (Luke
24:35-48).
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for
Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the
Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
Readings for the Week
Acts 6:8-15; Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30;
Jn 6:22-29
Tuesday: Acts 7:51 — 8:1a; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 7b,
8a, 17, 21ab; Jn 6:30-35
Wednesday: Acts 8:1b-8; Ps 66:1-3a, 4-7a;
Jn 6:35-40
Thursday: Acts 8:26-40; Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20;
Jn 6:44-51
Friday:
Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 6:52-59
Saturday: 1 Pt 5:5b-14; Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17;
Mk 16:15-20
Sunday: Acts 4:8-12; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26,
28, 29; 1 Jn 3:1-2; Jn 10:11-18
Monday:
Saints and Special Observances
Sunday:
Third Sunday of Easter
Tuesday:
St. Anselm
Wednesday: Administrative Professionals Day;
Earth Day
Thursday:
St. George; St. Adalbert
Friday:
St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen;
National Arbor Day
Saturday:
St. Mark
Sunday, April 26
Gospel of John 10:11-18
Jesus said:
“I am the good shepherd. A good shepherd lays
down his life for the sheep. A hired man, who is
not a shepherd and whose sheep are not his
own, sees a wolf coming and leaves the sheep
and runs away, and the wolf catches and
scatters them. This is because he works for pay
and has no concern for the sheep. I am the
good shepherd, and I know mine and mine know
me, just as the Father knows me and I know the
Father; and I will lay down my life for the sheep.
I have other sheep that do not belong to this
fold. These also I must lead, and they will hear
my voice, and there will be one flock, one
shepherd. This is why the Father loves me,
because I lay down my life in order to take it up
again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down
on my own. I have power to lay it down, and
power to take it up again. This command I have
received from my Father.”
Eucharistic Adoration
Adoration takes place in the
church chapel every
Monday from 6:00 pm to
9:00 pm, and every Friday
from 7:30 am until 5:30 pm.
“The greatest love story of all time is
contained in a tiny white host.”
- Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen
Adorers are needed.
Please sign-up in the narthex.
Pray for the Sick
St. Joseph Parish Community recognizes
and remembers in prayer, all active
duty service members.
Don Daly, Lucille Engelsman, Daniel Jirka, Ellen Jurgens,
Terry Lynch, Gertrude McGarry, Carissa Misliewic, Steve
Murray, Bill Paradise, Alfredo Punzalan, Jr. and Sr., and
Travis Sanchez
Justin T. Lewandowski
Please inform the Parish Center when your
soldier returns home. Thank you!
James Hutto, III
Josefina Molina
Third Sunday of Easter
April 19, 2015
You alone, O Lord, bring security
to my dwelling.
- Psalm 4:9
APRIL MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS
04-19 SUNDAY
7:00 AM
John Gammuto
9:00 AM
Monica Hammerschmidt (L)
11:00 AM Carole Kickert
5:00 PM
Fathers’ Spiritual Bouquet
04-20 MONDAY
7:00 AM
Marilyn Caliendo
04-21 TUESDAY
7:00 AM
Brian Maher
8:15 AM
George Strnad
04-22 WEDNESDAY
7:00 AM
Anthony Trunzo, Sr.
04-23 THURSDAY
7:00 AM
Edward Nilan
04-24 FRIDAY
7:00 AM
Kevin Aguayo (L)
04-25 SATURDAY
8:00 AM
Matylda Giles
5:00 PM
John Poloncsik
04-26 SUNDAY
7:00 AM
John Wayne Walker
9:00 AM
Erica Hammerschmidt (L)
11:00 AM Maggie Caliendo
5:00 PM
People of the Parish
Ministr y Schedule for Saturday, April 25 & Sunday, April 26
Mass
Times
Lectors
Extraordinary Ministers
of Holy Communion
Altar
Servers
Greeters
SATURDAY
5:00 PM
D. Naponiello
N. Naponiello
S. Fahey, J. Gasbarre,
J. McReynolds, B. Paul,
R. Raike, R. Smith
M. Koszewski
M. Roche
K. Barsketis
R. Carroll
E. Carroll
SUNDAY
7:00 AM
S. PalubickiKennedy
M. Raines
C. Cavanaugh, A.M. Himpler,
M. Kennedy, S. Kennedy,
E. Wengren, C. Whipple,
G. Wrobleski
M. Bertram
C. Bowe
O. Geraghty
P. Malek
SUNDAY
9:00 AM
J. Indreika
M. Indreika
K. Crane, D. Dryer, T. Dryer,
G. Hose, C. McCue,
T. Wilkinson
J. Porcelli
B. Harbauer
A. Harbauer
C. Mejdrich
M. Dunn
SUNDAY
11:00 AM
J. Bigane
C. Ayala
G. Francisco, J. Himpler,
M. James, P. Lord, P. Nielsen,
M. Taylor
J. Provenzale
N. Clements
J. Flavin
K. Sullivan
M. Harnik
SUNDAY
5:00 PM
J. Frank
L. Frank
S. Becker, A. Chandler,
M. Dempsey, T. Pal,
M. Pattanayak, F. Platzke,
A. Sima
D. Hanson
A. Perino
L. Kearney
A. Peterson
J. Petrick
C. Podjasek
Facility Space Analysis/Master Plan
The Architectural Firm, Serena/Sturm, has completed a preliminary “Master Plan” and
Facility Space Analysis of the parish property and buildings. Approximately 50 of our
parishioners and all parish staff members provided their comments and/or suggestions
regarding the present facilities of our parish property.
The St. Joseph Campus Improvement Committee invites you to attend a “Town Hall”
meeting where Serena/Sturm will present their thoughts on the initial “Master Plan”.
Please join us. Your presence and input are important
to the future plans of our Parish Campus!
When: Thursday, April 23, 2015 ▪ 7:30 pm
Where: St. Joseph Fitzgerald Hall
On behalf of the
St. Joseph
Campus
Improvement
Committee and
Serena/Sturm,
thank you to
those who
offered their
comments and
suggestions.
Your ideas were
greatly
appreciated.
s
John G. Marchese
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of ADVERTISED coffee
drives to work
in an ADVERTISED car
and then . . . .
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Later if business is poor
he ADVERTISES it for sale.
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Funeral Planning
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Cremations
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Relocated To Clarendon Hills
Special For New Patients
FREE
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Services:
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Dentures • General Family Dentist • Specialist Team
Hours: Mon, Tues 8am - 7pm • Wed, Thurs 8am - 5pm
Some Fridays & Saturdays • 630.325.9298
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Rozmawiamy po Polsku
DOLATOWSKI ELECTRIC
Residential Specialist
968-6949
Hot Foods • Deli • Dessert
Catering Platters
Delicious Meats
& Cheeses
Produce and Groceries
Polish and Lithuanian
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[email protected]
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1212 75th Street, Downers Grove
BRIAN R. NUGENT, D.D.S.
Dentistry For All Ages - 20 Years of Experience -
Licensed General Dentist
425 Burlington Ave., Downers Grove
(630) 968-5900
000826 St Joseph Church (B)
• O’Hare & Midway, All Area Airports
• Weddings • Proms
• Concerts
• Charters
• Sporting Events
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PC MD
PC & MAC Sales & Service
Networking • WIFI • Internet
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[email protected]
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WE STILL MAKE HOUSE CALLS!
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Direct 630-740-6189
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[email protected]
COMMUNITY BANK of
DOWNERS GROVE
1111 Warren Ave.
630-968-4700
A branch of Hinsdale Bank & Trust Company®
President
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SERVICES, LLC
EXTERIOR
DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS
•Roofing • Siding • Windows
FREE ESTIMATES
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Direct: 630-728-3090
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TREE & BRUSH REMOVAL
TRIMMING
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FULLY INSURED
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630-495-2264
Seniors Helping Seniors
(630) 324-6086
Depression - Anxiety - Stress
Family - Separation - Divorce
Sub Abuse - Medicare - Español
Rev. James Watzke, Ph.D.
Home Care Services
For Seniors By Seniors
OPTOMETRIST
Office Hours by Appointment
1001 Ogden Ave., Ste. 101
Downers Grove
969-0402
Hubeny & Zaba, LLC
6900 S. Cass Avenue
Darien
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Insurance
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630-737-0300
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Dr. Janice M. Walser
Large Catholic Area
Above Ground Burial Also
Insurance & Financial Services
NOTRE DAME FAMILY CENTER
Rides, Errands, Doctor Visits
Companionship
Meal Prep, Cleaning
Bath Assist
Free Assessment - No Contract
CLARENDON HILLS
CEMETERY
•
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Business
Group Health
Bonds
Benefits
TOM & MARY WALSH
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We Are Your Trusted Choice®
Insurance Agency Since 1946
• Total Comfort Experts
• Sales & Service • Parishioner
850 N. Cass Ave. • Westmont, IL
(630) 455-9015
• PRIVATE PARTY ROOM
• UP TO 50 PEOPLE • CATERING
BLUEBERRY
HILL CAFE
• Breakfast • Lunch
• Catering/Parties
3041 Butterfield Rd.
Full Service Law Firm
Oak Brook Promenade
Estate Planning & Probate
Real Estate & Business
200 E. Chicago Ave. #200
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630.575.8401
Fine Design Hair Studio 20% OFF
Any Service
TURNABOUT • Up-Do, Makeup & Mani $100
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Personal Care • Companionship
Meals • Transportation
Light Housekeeping
Skilled Medical Homecare
630-515-6400
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NAPERVILLE
630.571.5555 630.778.2005
Dr. Stephen T. Jagielo
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Gen. Anesthesia - Sedation
Extractions & Wisdom Teeth
Dental Implants
Jaw Surgery • Oral Injuries
Biopsies
Carolyn Bronke Wind, DDS, SC
Member: American Dental Assoc.
Illinois State Dental Society
47 S. 6th Ave., Suite F
Parishioner
708-354-1335
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All Major Health Insurance Accepted.
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We are proud to announce the opening of
Sushi House in Downtown Downers Grove
950 Warren Street (Across from the Tivoli Theatre)
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Ejector / Sump Pumps
Sewer Camera Inspection
Sewer Routing • Water Heaters
Rehabs • Water Jetting
Sewer / Water
THINK SPRING
LAWN MOWING SERVICES
SPRING CLEAN UP
MULCH - PATIOS - SIDEWALKS
Call Dave at
630-546-5689
10% OFF First
Months Bill
• Wills • Living Trusts • Probate
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Broker Associate
630.204.5415 Cell
[email protected]
724 Ogden Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Parishioner
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F ree Consultation With An Attorney
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BORLA, NORTH & ASSOC.
GENERAL PRACTICE
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REAL ESTATE, WILLS, FAMILY LAW
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FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION
6912 MAIN ST., D OWNERS GROVE
(331) 777-2957 or
www.benote.wimp.com
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Downers Grove, IL 60516
Financial Services
630.969.3903
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