July 31, 2016 - St. Patrick Parish

St. Patrick Parish
Downtown
Crane Road
400 Cedar Street
St. Charles, IL
6N491 Crane Road
St. Charles, IL
60174
60175
Since 1851
Parish Office: 630-338-8000
Office Hours: Monday — Friday
8:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.
Mailing Address:
6N487 Crane Road, St. Charles, IL 60175
M ASS S CHEDULE
SATURDAY
8:30 a.m.
4:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
SUNDAY
7:30 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:45 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
Downtown
Crane Road
Downtown
Downtown
Crane Road
Downtown
Crane Road
Downtown
Crane Road
Downtown
Downtown
Mass in Spanish
Weekdays: MONDAY—FRIDAY
7:00 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
Crane Road
Downtown
Confession/Reconciliation
SATURDAY
9:00—9:45 a.m.
3:00—3:45 p.m.
Downtown
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
“TheMissionofSt.PatrickParishistoencourage,
formandinspireintentionaldisciplesofJesusChrist.”
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DearFriendsinChrist,
ImportantParishGoalsfortheNewMinistryYear
OurParishCouncilhasspentagreatdealoftimere lectingonourparishmission
statement(seebulletincover)atourrecentmeetings.We’vedevelopedanumberof
goalsthatwillguideourministrylifeduringthecomingyear.We’vereceivedsome
veryhelpfulparishionerinputoverthepastyearwhichhashelpedustofocusona
numberofareas.
Hereare ivegoalswe’vediscernedforthecomingyear:
1. Tosharethejoy,mercy,andloveofChristandtowelcomeeveryonetotheCatholicfaith.
2. Toofferinspiringandparticipatoryworshipandliturgy.
3. Toprovideongoingfaithformationandeducation.
4. Toconnectwithandofferalifelonghometoouryouthandyoungadults.
5. TohumblyserveotherswithaChristlikeheart.
Ourstaffwillbedevelopingpastoralstrategiesinlightofthesegoalsinordertoenhanceourparishlife.
Agreatdealcouldbesaidabouteachofthegoals,soI’llfocusonthe irstoneinthiscolumn.Itisvery
importantthatawelcomingspiritisfoundinourparish.Sincewearealargeparish,wecouldalways
improve.OurpriestsseektoputthisoneintopracticebywelcomingthecommunitybeforeeveryweekendMass.ThispastyearwestartedaWelcomeMinistrythatmeetswithnewlyregisteredparishioners
intoordertowelcomethemtoourparishandtoprovidethemwithinformationonourparishcommunity.
Oursecretariesareonthefrontlinessoweworkwiththemtore lectaChristlikehospitalityandwarmth.
Tobewelcomingistheresponsibilityofthewholeparish.Weshouldbegraciousandfriendlyaspeople
comeintoourpewandmakeiteasyforthemto indaseat.Ascowlcanreallyturnanewcomeroff,buta
warmsmilecanhelpsomeonefeelathome.
WearegoingtobestartinganewministrythisFall.Wearegoingtoimplementa“GreeterMinistry.”It’s
importantthatthepriestsarepresenttogreetthepeople.We’dliketoenhancethatbyinvolvingparishionersinthisgreeterministry.It’snotmeanttobecomplicatedortimeintensive.Someofyouhavethe
giftofhospitality.Wehopemanyofyouwillsignupforthisnewministry.Itwon’tinvolveagreatdealof
timeonyourpart,butitcanhavearealimpact.Greetingpeoplewithasmileanda“goodmorning”while
holdingthedooropenforsomeonecommunicatesaChristlikehospitality.Youmayhaveexperiencedthis
atotherparishesorchurches.It’sacoldworldoutthere,soanywaywecanwarmitupisapositiveinmy
book!Youmayhavesomesuggestionsandideasconnectedtothisgoal,sofeelfreetosendthemmyway.
IncomingweeksI’llbesharingsomethoughtsontheothergoals.
Ihopeeveryoneishavingagoodsummer.Thesummermonthsalwaysseemto lyby.IsawFr.Browning
theotherdayandhewantedmetopassalonghisthankstoallofyoufortwogreatyearstogetherat
St.Pat’s.MaytheLord’sblessingsbewithyouandourwholeparishcommunity.
InChrist,
Msgr.Steve
Memorial Mass for Deceased Children
On Wednesday, August 10th at 7:00 p.m. in the Crane Road Church
Please join us as we remember the lives of children who have gone before us in death.
If you have lost a child through miscarriage, stillbirth, prematurity, illness, accident or
any other way, we welcome you, your family and friends who have supported you to
gather with us to remember these special children with this Memorial Mass.
Fr. Deitz will be the presider. This Mass is for anyone who has lost a child recently or in the past.
Your family is welcome to join us for light refreshments after Mass.
Sunday, July 31, 2016
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AreYouInterestedinBecomingCatholic?
 Have
you ever thought about joining the Catholic Church?
 Are you unbaptized but feel a call from God to draw closer to Him and the Church?
 Were you raised in a Protestant tradition but now feel drawn toward Catholicism?
 Are you a baptized Catholic who has never
 Is your spouse or fiancé Catholic and perhaps you would like to share in his or her faith?
If so, we’d invite you to consider entering into the RCIA process (Rite of Christian Initiation of
This process helps participants enter into full communion
Adults) which
with the Church at Easter. Through weekly meetings you will learn about the Catholic faith
with many others who will be on a similar journey.
If you would like more information on RCIA, please contact Pam
at 630-365-2289 or e-mail: [email protected].
New 8 Week Fall Bible Study!
“Follow Me: Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John”
Led by Msgr. Steve Knox and Fr. Kyle Manno
Begins Tuesday, September 13
Tuesday Mornings: 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.
At Downtown, Fr. Carse Center
Tuesday Evenings: 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
At Crane Road in Dempsey Hall
Following Christ takes more than simply believing in him or doing what he asks of us. Jesus wants you to be
more than a believer—He wants you to be his disciple and friend. “Follow Me: Meeting Jesus in the Gospel
of John” is a guide to a personal encounter with Christ.
Participants of “Follow Me” will receive a workbook and will meet every week to view an engaging video
presentation followed by a time of lively group discussion and fellowship. The eight 30 minute videos,
presented by Dr. Edward Sri, will guide you through the Gospel of John. Dr. Sri will explain how Christ’s
encounters with his disciples, the Samaritan woman, the man born blind, and others, are examples of how he
lovingly and persistently calls each of us to a life changing relationship with him. Msgr. Knox and Fr. Manno
will elaborate on Dr. Sri’s teaching, and lead the discussion and question and answer time.
The cost to participate in the study will be $20 to help pay for materials. You can sign up & pay with
GiveCentral from our website: www.stpatrickparish.org then click on the home page “Follow Me”
graphic or you may fill out the form below and return it with your payment to the parish office.
For more information contact Fr. Manno at [email protected] or call 630-338-8002.
8 Week Fall Bible Study! “Follow Me: Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John”
Please sign me up for the bible study starting on September 13.
____ On Tuesday: 9:00 to 10:30 a.m., Downtown Or ___ On Tuesday: 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., Crane Road
Name(s) ________________________________________________________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________________________________________________
City __________________________________________________________________
Zip ____________________
Home or Cell Phone ________________________________ E-mail ________________________________________
Please drop this in an envelope in the Sunday offering basket with your $20 payment or bring in or mail to the parish office at 6N487 Crane Road.
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St. Patrick Middle School
Confirmation
Prep I and II
Confirma on is the Sacrament
in which one is enriched by the
Holy Spirit. It strengthens us to
be witnesses to Christ by word and by deed and to
spread and defend the faith.
Registra on is now being accepted for the 6th
Grade EDGE Program. This exci ng program
combines religious educa on with youth ministry.
EDGE provides fun and interac ve ac vi es along
with Catholic teaching. Students meet twice a
month on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:00
pm. We will have four Ministry Nights throughout
the year where students will learn about the faith
in a fun and interac ve manner. Students will not
want to miss this unique opportunity to learn
about the faith! Classes begin September 21.
To download the Registra on form
Please visit www.stpatrickparish.org/educa onand-youth/religious-educa on 6-9/.
For more informa on you can contact
confirma [email protected].
Registra on for the Confirma on program is
currently being accepted. During the 2016-2017
year, our parish will celebrate the Sacrament of
Confirma on in 8th grade. We will con nue with a two
year prepara on program beginning in 7th grade.
th
 Confirma on Prep I (7 grade) meets on Wednesday
nights from 6:30-8:00 pm
or
 Sunday nights from 6:00-7:45 pm at St. Patrick School.
th
th
 Confirma on Prep II (8 and 9 grade) meets Sunday
nights from 6:00-7:45 pm at St. Patrick School.
We are very excited about the upcoming year!
To download the Registra on form Please visit
www.stpatrickparish.org/educa on-and-youth/
religious-educa on 6-9/.
For more informa on you can contact
confirma [email protected].
St.PatrickReligiousEducation
Classes Begin: Sunday 9/18, Tuesday 9/20 & Wednesday 9/21/2016.
Find out more by calling our office. FORMS ARE ON LINE: at www.stpatrickparish.org.
Click on Educa on and Youth/Religious Educa on PK-5 then click on & print the Registra on Forms.
Any ques ons please Contact Gail Brown at 630.338.8162 or [email protected]
or Deacon Jerry Ryndak, Director at 630-338-8164 or [email protected].
CLASS FEES: Yearly fee is $150 per child, two children $225 three or more $275 per family.
Children’s fees are waived for full- me staff (catechists, assistants, secretaries, hall monitors & staff babysi ers)
IMPORTANT! Please register your own children ASAP to assure them of your preferred day and me.

Weekly classes for grades K (Kindergarten) – Grade 5 meet in the school building on Crane Road.
Pick either Tuesday 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. (Weekly) K - 5th or Wednesday 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. or 6:30 to 7:45p.m.
 Weekly classes for P3 & P4 – meet at 9:45 to 10:45 am in the Crane Road Church.
 “Embracing Your Family with Jesus” for Grades 2nd- 5th, Wednesday 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. EYFWJ program
Meets in the school two mes a month. At least one parent a ends with student. NOTE: If you a end the
Wednesday 6:30 p.m. EYFWJ, we will be providing child care for children younger than 1st grade.
 Home study for Grades 3rd- 5th – Home study is not offered for grades 1 or 2.
Return the completed form, with your check payable to St. Patrick R.E.O.; MAIL TO ATTENTION: GAIL BROWN,
6N487 Crane Rd., St. Charles, IL 60175. Any ques ons call the office Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon or stop by.
Sunday, July 31, 2016
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Next weekend is the
Parish Events: August 1st—August 7th
Monday, August 1
9:00 a.m.— Lt. of the World Small Group (DT- Conf)
7:00 p.m.—Women’s Auxiliary K of C (DT-Conf)
will be collecting non-perishable
food donations & paper
products — ONLY —
before All Masses.
on August 20 & 21
The St. Vincent de Paul Truck will be in our
parking lots during that weekend. Please
have all your donations bagged or boxed.
No hangers please. Donation bags will be
provided for you to take the weekend prior,
on August 13 & 14. Any other plastic
bags will be acceptable as well.
We will Accept Clothing, shoes,
linens and books in good or bad
condition. Unusable clothing, shoes,
linens and books generate income for the needy because
they are sold for rags or in bulk. Small housewares: toasters,
blenders, mixers, etc. ONLY FLAT SCREEN TVs.
Your donations go to the StVdeP Thrift Shops where
much of your donations are given away free to needy
families in the community. If you have any large
items, bicycles or furniture. Please call and
schedule a pick up at your home at 630-231-4658.
Tuesday, August 2
1:00 p.m.— Senior Chair Exercise (DT)
6:00 to 7:00 p.m.—Confessions (CR)
7:00 p.m.—Service Planning Meeting (CR)
7:30 p.m.—Marian Prayer Group (DTC)
Wednesday, August 3
Thursday, August 4
5:30 to 7:00 p.m.—Hispanic Mass & Confession (DT)
6:30 p.m.— Cantor Rehearsal (CR)
7:00 p.m.—Boy Scouts (CR)
Friday, August 5
7:30 a.m.—Coffee Klatch (CR)
2:00 p.m.— AA (DT)
7:00 p.m.— AA (DT school)
Saturday, August 6
9:00 a.m.—First Saturday Devotions (DT)
9:00 to 10:00 a.m.—Confessions (DT)
10:00 a.m.—New Parishioner Welcome Meeting (CR)
3:00 to 4:00 p.m.—Confessions (CR)
Sunday, August 7
9:45 & 11:45 a.m.—Children’s Liturgy of Word (CR)
4:30 p.m.—Hispanic Confessions & Mass (DT)
5:00 p.m.—Knights of Columbus (CR)
(DT)—Downtown Church ; (CR)—Crane Road Campus
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Cƒã«Ê½®‘ Fƒ®ã« W®ã«Êçã Rƒ®Ý®Ä¦ YÊçÙ VÊ®‘›”
A two part series led by Deacon Bobby Gonnella
Tuesday, August 9th and 16th
9:00 to 10:15 a.m. - Downtown or 7:00 to 8:15 p.m. - Crane Road
Have you ever wished you could explain Catholic teachings in a beƩer way when being challenged?
Here are some common challenges that can come our way:
 Why do you worship Mary and the Saints?  Why do you obey the Pope?  Are your beliefs found in the Bible?
 Why do you confess your sins to a priest, why not go straight to God?
 Why do you believe bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ?  Are you saved?
Come and join Deacon Bobby Gonnella for a two part series on apologeƟcs. Get answers to popular
objecƟons to the Catholic faith and learn how to defend your faith beƩer. For more informaƟon please
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Sunday, July 31, 2016
Weekly Mass Intentions
This week our Downtown Church
Tabernacle Candle burns:
In Memory Of:
Patricia & Deacon John Kulpin
Monday, August 1
7:00 a.m.
Valery Shulick
Crane Road Church
8:30 a.m.
Richard Larsen
Downtown Church
And our Crane Road Church
Tabernacle Candle burns:
In Memory Of: Fred Frackowiak
Tuesday, August 2
7:00 a.m.
Harry Jorgensen
Crane Road Church
8:30 a.m.
Veronica Regole
Downtown Church
May this light which reminds us of
Jesus’ presence in the Tabernacle
welcome them into His eternal presence.
Confession/Reconciliation
Wednesday, August 3
7:00 a.m.
William Boedecker
Crane Road Church
8:30 a.m.
William Braun
Downtown Church
Saturday
9:00—9:45 a.m. Downtown Church
3:00—3:45 p.m. Crane Road Church
Tuesday Evening
6:00—7:00 p.m. Crane Road Church
Thursday, August 4
7:00 a.m.
Special Intention for
Jennifer Shoaf
Crane Road Church
8:30 a.m.
John & Frances Orlos
Downtown Church
6:00 p.m.
Mass in Spanish
Downtown Church
Friday, August 5
7:00 a.m.
Special Intention for
William Flood
Crane Road Church
8:30 a.m.
Clayton Janney
Downtown Church
Saturday, August 6
~ Celebrants ~
8:30 a.m.
Joe Leppert
Walter &
Josephine Szuck
Downtown Church
Timothy Quinlan
DT — Msgr. Knox
4:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 7
CR — Fr. Deitz
Rosary Devotion
occurs the First Saturday
of each month...
Join us
Saturday, August 6
at the Downtown Church,
when devotional prayers are recited
following the 8:30 a.m. Mass and
during confessions.
Join us at the Crane Road Church at
3:30 p.m. when prayers begin promptly.
~ Celebrants ~
Marian Prayer Group
Tuesday Evenings,
7:30 p.m. in Downtown Church
♥ To Jesus through Mary ♥
Join us!
7:30 a.m.
People of St. Patrick
DT — Msgr. Knox
8:00 a.m.
Nancy Brunton
CR — Fr. Manno
9:00 a.m.
Bernice Rakunas
DT — Msgr. Knox
9:45 a.m.
Carol Chovanec
CR — Fr. Manno
10:30 a.m. Sadie & Andrew Lester
DT — Fr. Deitz
11:30 a.m. Mary McCarthy
CR — Fr. Manno
12:00 p.m. Richard Morgan
DT — Fr. Deitz
5:00 p.m.
DT — Fr. Loaiza
Priest Celebrants for Weekend Masses are listed above.
Not Driving, Had Surgery, Homebound?
If you cannot attend Mass because
you are homebound for any reason,
we would be happy to bring
Holy Communion to you at home.
To schedule Eucharistic Minister
visits, call Betty at 630-443-0161 or
e-mail her at [email protected].
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~ Our Weekly Offering ~
2016 Diocesan Appeal
Stewardship Follow-Up
If you haven’t had a chance to make a pledge to our
Annual Diocesan Stewardship Appeal, please watch
St. Patrick’s
Marriage Enrichment Team
Invites YOU to
Wine and Cheese Tasting!
Don't miss Fr. Kyle Manno's reflection on
“I am the Vine You are the Branches!”
~ John 15:5
Join us for a romantic evening with your spouse at
our annual event at Frutto della Vite Vineyard and
home of parishioners Troy and Kathleen Billings!
Main course will be served. $20 per couple.
Please bring Your favorite bottle of Wine
AND cheese or desert to share!
Please R.S.V.P. by calling 847-841-1154
or e-mailing [email protected]
Directions will be given at that time.
Sunday, July 24: $47,406.25
for the envelope the diocese will be mailing out.
All proceeds go to support our diocesan ministries
like seminarian education, our permanent diaconate
program and lay ministry formation programs,
Catholic Charities, and many more. You can donate
online at www.rockforddiocese.org/donate. Many
thanks to those who have already made a pledge!
Our Parish Service Day
Wednesday,
August 17th
9:00 am - Noon
The St. Patrick
Service Commi ee
is looking for volunteers to sort and pack
food at the Northern Illinois Food Bank,
273 Dearborn Court, Geneva.
This is a fun, hands-on opportunity! Bring
your family and friends (age 8 and older).
Contact Teri Hoscheit to Sign Up:
[email protected]
or 630-212-9929
Sorry no babysitting will be provided.
~ SAVE the DATE ~
The Fox Valley Catholic
Bible Study for Women
— Fall Study — Book of Revelation —
At St. Patrick on Crane Rd, Thursday mornings.
Star ng September 22 through November 10
Look for addi onal details in August.
Any ques ons, please contact
Barb Parker at 630-377-3632.
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Sunday, July 31, 2016
. . . OurThoughtsfromSteubenvilleSummerYouthConference. . . “Come
HolySpirit” ~MikeZak, 16thYear “Seeingthekidsfallinlove… notwithanidea… butwitha
realperson—JesusChrist—
wasincredible!”~Fr.Manno
3rdTimeAttendee
“Focusonme,
notthestorm;
thestormislife,
ourchallenges,
frustrations,etc!”
~MarkPowell,
Parent&2ndTimeAttendee
“SpirituallyRevitalizing!”
~JuliRasmussen,
1stTimeAttendee
“AlifechangingweekendwherethegraceofGod
movedpeopleinwaysI'veneverexperiencedbefore.
Everyonetherewasovercomebysuchjoyandpeace,taking
themawayfromallthestress&hardshipsoftheirdailylife.”
~Evalena,1stTimeAttendee
“Itwasincrediblyencouraging
formetoseethefaithofsomany
youngpeopleinoneplace.”
~DeaconBobby,3rdTimeAttendee
“AMAZING!”
“FatherManno ~Mrs.Cornille,
&DeaconBob Parent&1st "Threedaysoflaugh-ING,bonding,
&gettingfrisbeesstuckintrees"
ROCK!”
TimeAttendee
~Krystal,2ndTimeAttendee
“Itwas
beyondwords.”
~Nicholas,
1stTimeAttendee
“Absorbing
God’slove”
~Delaynie,
1stTime
Attendee
To see more Event photos & videos go to Facebook: St. Pat’s “Rocked by God” Youth Ministry
Sunday, July 31, 2016
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Ever wondered who the high school teens were
the Counselors at Camp WOW and Retreat Leaders
at the Rocked by God Retreats?
They are members of St. Patrick
Peer Ministry Leadership Team.
If you are going to be in high school and think this
might be for you, or if you just want to get connected
to your Faith while in High School, then consider
joining us at one or more of the following events.
These events are open to
all High School teens and
their friends. Come find
out what High School
Youth Ministry has to offer
you during the year.
A day spent at the Batavia Quarry, Mooseheart House of
God and a special trip to the ZAK Household.
Sign Up online by August 2nd.
Progressive Dinner:
Thursday, August 11th:

High School teens can join us as
we eat our way through and visit a number of
homes of the current Peer Ministers.

F O R U M in the CATECOMBS •
Downtown… Bring a Friend & enter thru the breezeway
 R e s u m e s on Thursday, AUGUST 18th:
From 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Mr. Zak will be kicking off the night with an Open Evening of
Questions & Discussions with Fr. Manno & Deacon Bobby
Guess which one likes
and which one likes
For those who are Interested in Peer Ministry
Complete Information and Application
Mike Zak — Director of Youth Ministry
is online at www.stpatrickparish.org
Office Phone: 630-338-8050
Go to: Youth Ministry/High School:
[email protected]
Application Deadline is
Thursday, August 18th.
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Weareaccepting
applicationsforthe
comingschoolyear!
Oursmallclasssizes,updatedcurriculum,and
modernfacilityhavemuchtoofferallK-8th
gradestudents.Weofferstudentsandtheir
familiesaplaceinwhichchildrengrowintheir
Catholicfaithandembracetheexperience
ofbecomingdisciplesofJesusChrist.
Wewelcometheopportunitytoshowyouour
schoolandtellyoumoreaboutourprograms.
WeareOpenMondaythroughFridayduring
AugustFrom8:00a.m.to11:00a.m.Please
contacttheschoolof iceat:630-338-8100.
Please join us for the 27th Annual
International Living Rosary (IRL)
held at St. Mary Catholic Church
in DeKalb, IL (302 Fisk Ave.)
on Sunday, August 7 at 1:30 p.m.
You are invited to “be a bead” and recite the
first half of the “Hail Mary” in English or
another language. Women, men and children
are all welcome to “be a bead.” Organizers
are looking for living beads. We need 53!
If you would like to participate, please contact
Sandi Schmidt, 815-762-8375 or
Cathy Vendemia, 815-765-3384,
[email protected] .
We need your name, phone number and language
choice. If you would like to attend and not be
responsible for a prayer, we welcome you also.
The Rosary will be followed
by light refreshments.
PK2 (M/W) (T/TH) or (F) from 9:00 to 11:30 am
PK3 (M/W/F) or (T/TH) from 8:45 to 11:45 am
PK4 (M-TH) or (M-F) from 8:45 to 11:45 am
— Our Before and A er School Program —
for PK3 & PK4 students: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Interested parents should contact contact us at
630-338-8200 or [email protected]
The office will be open beginning August 15th
Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Retrouvaille: A Lifeline for Marriages
The word Retrouvaille (re-tro-vi with a long i.) is a
French word meaning rediscovery. This program
helps couples heal and renew their marriages and
offers tools needed to rediscover a loving marriage
relationship. Thousands of couples headed for cold,
unloving relationships have successfully overcome
their marriage problems by attending the program.
Upcoming weekends:
 August 5 – 7 in Rockford
 September 9 – 11 in Darien
 December 2 – 4 in Lincolnshire
For more information Contact: 708-802-1830
or go to www.HelpOurMarriage.com
Do you feel lost, alone or bored in your marriage?
Are you frustrated, hurt or angry with your spouse?
Are you constantly fighting?
Have you thought about separation or divorce?
Does talking about it only make it worse?
Some couples come during the initial signs of a
marriage problem and others are in a state of despair.
The Retrouvaille Program consists of a weekend
experience combined with a series of 6 post-weekend
sessions. The tools learned here will help put your
marriage in order again. The main emphasis of the
program is on communication between husband and
wife and will give you the opportunity to rediscover
each other as well as examine your lives together in a
new, positive way.
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A Charismatic Mass followed by Prayer for Healing will be held on
Monday, August 8, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Katharine Drexel Church
85055 Dugan Road, Sugar Grove, IL 60554
Mass will be celebrated by Father Bob Jones, Pastor of St. Katharine Drexel
Church, and Father Chris Kuhn, Pastor of St. Mary Church, Elgin, and Associate Spiritual
Director of Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services in the Diocese of Rockford.
Private prayer will be available immediately following Mass.
For more information contact Ed O’Connell at 630-404-4168.
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Sunday,August21stat2:30pmatSt.MaryParishinHuntley,IL
CouplesCelebratingtheirSpecialMilestoneWeddingAnniversariesof
25,50,55,60,65and70ormoreyearsofmarriagein2016areinvitedtoa
specialMassintheirhonor.Acakeandpunchreceptionwillimmediatelyfollow. TheLife&FamilyEvangelizationOf icewelcomesyourRegistrationbyAugust5th
byphone:815-399-4300oronlineatwww.rockforddiocese.org/anniversary.
Pleasecalltheof iceafterAugust5thtocheckavailability.
Commemorative certificates to mark this special occasion will be available for those who pre-register for this event.
FoxValley
PregnancyCenter
InvitesYoutoOur
CelebrationBanquet
"DesignsofMercy"on
Thursday,September8,2016
from6:00to9:00p.m.
attheQCenterinSt.Charles.
FeaturingKeynoteSpeakerKristanHawkins,
PresidentofStudentsforLifeofAmerica.
Dinneriscomplimentary.
Detailsandonlineregistrationmaybefound
atwww.CelebrationBanquet2016.Eventbrite.com
Allproceedsbene ittheCenter'spro-lifemission
tohelpwomenandcouplesfacingunexpected
pregnancyinourcommunity.
Questions?Call847.697.0200
2016 DEACON INFORMATION DAYS
• September 17 • October 15 • December 3
From 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
Held in the Diocesan Administration Building
555 Coleman Center Drive, Rockford, 61108
These Meetings are open to men between the ages of
35 and 55 who may be interested in serving the
Church as a Permanent Deacon. Attendance at one of
the above meetings is mandatory for application to the
Diocesan Permanent Diaconate Formation Program.
Married men must attend with their wives. During
these meetings an overview of the formation program
and the application process will be presented. Please
speak with your pastor about your interest before
planning on attending.
For more information, please call the Office
of the Permanent Diaconate at 815-399-4300.
Remember the Prayer Circle when you or someone you know needs prayers.
Contact Laura Kennedy at 630-587-5707 or [email protected]
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Sunday, July 31, 2016
Please Keep All of Our Military Personnel and Families in Your Prayers:
*currently or soon to be deployed
+wounded warrior
Lt Col Mark C. Andres
SrA Brian J. Bagrowski
PFC Kevin D. Bagrowski*
Cpl Brian Bianco
LCpl Trevor Brennan
LTC Nicholas Bugajski*
1LT Jessica Clay*
FN John Cody
Captain Patrick Dorsch
PFC Riley Gorczynski
AE1 Dustin Hale
Cpl Tyler Heisey +
BM2 Patrick Hogan
PFC Zac T. Kwasniewski
SPC Dominick Lullo
A1C Joe Lullo
PFC John P. Little
BU3 Ian Masters
Sgt Timothy Morgan
Sgt John M. Patton
Sgt Andrew Perry
Capt Jillian Rigert
CPO Gary Ronzheimer
1st Lt Andrew Slade
Amn Erin Nicole Sholfer
2LT Colin M. Snook
A1C Anna Swanson*
SRA Ryan Swanson*
1stLt. Peter Tate*
Sea Jessica M. Tobolski
Captain Christine Zoerlein
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 [email protected].
Attention Veterans! The Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital Veterans Mobile Medical Unit is
coming to the St. Charles Veterans Center on Tuesday, August 9 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm,
311 N. 2nd Street, St. Charles, 60174 [The 2nd Tuesday of Every Month.] For more information
contact Pam Kostecki, LCSW at 708-202-8387, ext. 73063 or email at [email protected].
Pray for the Sick
Dennis Ahrens
Micki Baran
Sam Basile
Trina Beauchamp
Rich Bergeson
Juan Bocardo
Karen Booth
Helen Boring
Kim Bosch
Cliff Bottigliero
Joe Bronec
Patricia Brown
Judy Buczkowske
Alicia Burks
Bob Burr
Frances Butzen
Larry Calhan
Patrick Collins
Rick Danley
Gus Enzenbacher
Gil Ferreira
Joyce Foley
Bob Forster
John Frawley
Maureen Frawley
Rosina Garro
Joseph Gehrman
Bonifacio Gonzales
Cole Gregory
Glenn Hammer
Ty Hawkinson
Susan Hill
Barbara Hoffman
John Hollis
David Hoving
Sam Ingurgio
Notz Johnson
Michael Kayser
George Kleinschmidt
Rick Komar
Tim Korzen
Jarrod Kovanda
Cliff Kruse
Lucille Kvanduch
Stan LeMaire
Noah Joseph Lindsay
Jeremy Lloyd
Betty Losselyong
Margaret Lykens
Pat Lynn
Kyle Mandrik
Brendan Maus
John McNinny
Verna McFadden
Grace Mrugacz
Kevin Murphy
Kaitlin Neal
Paula Neybert
Frank Papa
Alejandro Perez
Anthony Placek, Jr.
Ronald Polzin
Danielle Price
Mackenzie Price
Paul Price
Patricia Reding
Paul Regelbrugge
Norie Rooney
Andrea Rutherford
Donald Sarau
Sophia Schumann
Jeffrey Schwartz
Geraldine Serio
Sharon Sheldon
Helen Siercks
Craig Skowron
Stacy Skowron
Gabriel Socha
Gwendolyn Socha
Vern Steffen
Geralyn Sychowski
Yukoh Takahashi
Natalie Tang
Michael Taormina
Dean Tobolski
Sue VanBosch
Marge VanBorsch
Jerry Volenec
Pam Walczynski
Carolyn Ward
Ken Ward
Joan Weistroffer
Kenneth Weistroffer
Christine Wiedemann
Ann Jean Wilson
Jeannette Wilson
Bob Wimmers
Madeline Wojciechowski
If you or your loved ones no longer need our prayers, please let us know.
Call the Parish Office: 630-338-8000
Jane Morrow
CRANE ROAD CHURCH
DOWNTOWN CHURCH
Every Tuesday
7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Benediction at 8:45 p.m.
Every Wednesday for 24 hours
9:00 a.m. Wednesday to 8:15 a.m.
Thursday, Benediction at 8:15 a.m.
Sunday, July 31, 2016
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CATHOLIC TEACHING ON MARRIAGE AND ANNULMENTS
Are annulments just a Catholic version of divorce?
Nothing could be further from the
truth. The differences are profound,
and much of the confusion springs
from a misunderstanding about
marriage itself. Bishop Perry explains
the key principles of the Sacrament
of Marriage and applies them to
divorce and annulments.
This presentation answers the most commonly asked
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Listener Comments
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Add This
to Your
September
Calendar!
All Men interested in joining a Bible Study
are welcome on Thursday nights from
7 to 9 p.m. starting September 1, 2016.
The purpose of this study is to better know
our faith, our church, and our Lord.
We will begin the study of Salvation History with
the Agape Online Bible Study, at no cost.
If interested contact Frank at 630-584-0000.
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
[email protected]
Parochial Vicars
Rev. Andrew Deitz
[email protected]
Rev. Kyle Manno
[email protected]
Permanent Deacons:
William Johnson
[email protected]
William Gartland
Parish Secretary
Parish Secretary
Financial Secretary
Music Ministry Director
Youth Ministry Director
Bulletin Editor, HIAL &
Youth Ministry Assistant
Judy Lynch
630-338-8000
[email protected]
Jenny Hansen
630-338-8013
[email protected]
Patricia Grueff
630-338-8020
[email protected]
Cyndee Zbylut
630-338-8031
[email protected]
Mike Zak
630-338-8051
[email protected]
Julianne Rasmussen 630-338-8050
[email protected]
St. Patrick School: 787 Crane Road, St. Charles, IL 60175
Phone: 630-338-8100, Fax: 630-338-8108
Principal
Jodi Falotico
[email protected]
Vice Principal
Mary Carol Mignin
[email protected]
Secretary
Debbie Scurte
[email protected]
Secretary
Mary Ellen Theriault
[email protected]
Secretary
Julie Moss
[email protected]
Preschool/Extended Care: 118 N. 5th Street, St. Charles, IL 60174
Phone: 630-338-8200, Fax: 630-338-8208
Director
Veronica Day
[email protected]
Secretary
Amy Blood
[email protected]
Secretary
Theresa Mastrangeli
[email protected]
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
[email protected]
Director, J.R. High/H.S.
630-338-8165
Confirmation
Secretary, Grades P3—5 Gail Brown
630-338-8162
[email protected]
Secretary, J.R. High/H.S. Christine Dorrance
630-338-8166
[email protected]
Hispanic Ministry: 408 Cedar Street, St. Charles, IL 60174
Phone: 630-338-8290, Fax: 630-338-8298
Parochial Vicar
Rev. Jorge Loaiza
630-338-8291
[email protected]
Sr. Esperanza Reyes 630-338-8293
Secretary
Maria Perez
630-338-8290
[email protected]
Maintenance Director
Sal Calderon
630-220-4950
[email protected]
St. Vincent de Paul Society
630-338-8270
Convent: School Sisters of St. Francis
630-338-8240
Mid-Valley Low Vision Group:
Weareaneducationaldiscussiongroup
formedtohelpmembersdealwiththe
challengesoflowvisionorblindness.
We meet at the St. Charles Library
at 1:00 p.m. on August 10th
(thesecondWednesdayofeachmonth)
Formoreinformationcontact:DavePeterson
[email protected]
Lazarus House has Openings
For Overnight Shifts on
Thursday, Friday & Saturday
from 10pm – 7am in the
Emergency Shelter in the main building.
The pay starts at $11 per hour and there is always an
opportunity to gather more hours. There is also a need for
Substitutes who would be called as needed to substitute for
vacations and sick time of regularly schedule staff and
this is needed on all shifts. Call for more information.
If you or someone you know are interested, please contact
Ashley Johnson-Highe at [email protected]
or by calling 630-587-2144, extension 123.
www.lazarushouseonline.com
The Catholic Tour: Our "SPECIAL" 7 Day
Pilgrimage to Fatima Portugal will be offered from the
3 Airline Gateways of Newark NJ, New York JFK, and Boston
MASS. The Price of
$1599.00 is the all
inclusive price which
includes airfare, 4 Star
hotel, 2 meals per day,
Tour Guide, deluxe bus
and more. Price is the
same from all three
airports and we can
assist you in securing air from your home city to one of the 3
gateways listed above. We will also be flying from Miami
International but the pilgrimage will be one day longer and the all
inclusive price will be $1699.00. The travel dates from Newark,
JFK and Boston will be November 14 to 20, 2016 and the travel
dates from Miami will be November 14 to 21, 2016.