Saint Patrick Parish Crane Road

6N491 Crane Road

St. Charles, IL 60175

Parish Office: 630-338-8000

Office Hours: Monday — Friday

8:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m. Mailing Address: 6N487 Crane Road, St. Charles, IL 60175

www.stpatrickparish.org

Downtown 400 Cedar Street

St. Charles, IL 60174

Since 1851

Confession/Reconciliation

SATURDAYS

9:00—9:45 a.m. Downtown 3:00—3:45 p.m. Crane Road

TUESDAYS 6:00—7:00 p.m. Crane Road

Call the Parish Office to:

Schedule a Wedding or Baptism

Register as a New Parishioner

Let us know if you wish to Discontinue Weekly Envelopes

due to giving through GiveCentral.

Parish Web site: www.stpatrickparish.org

MASS SCHEDULE

SATURDAYS 8:30 a.m. Downtown

4:00 p.m. Crane Road 6:00 p.m. Downtown

SUNDAYS

7:30 a.m. Downtown 8:00 a.m. Crane Road

9:00 a.m. Downtown

9:45 a.m. Crane Road

10:30 a.m. Downtown 11:30 a.m. Crane Road

12:00 p.m. Downtown

5:00 p.m. Downtown Mass in Spanish

“The Mission of St. Patrick Parish is to encourage, form and inspire intentional disciples of Jesus Christ.”

Dear Friends in Christ,

“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations…”

Before he ascended into heaven, Jesus handed on his mission to his disciples. He witnessed

and taught them the truths of the Kingdom of God. He said “go and make disciples and baptize in

the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” He also let them know that he would

continue to be with them through the power of the Holy Spirit when he said “and behold, I am with

you always, until the end of the age.” They were to go forth and share the Good News of the Gospel.

What began as a small seed, has grown to over two billion Christians around the world.

When it comes to a mission statement for the Church, Jesus got it down to three words: Go make disciples.” The

Church exists to evangelize and share Jesus’ life-giving message. We reflect that in our own parish mission statement: “The

Mission of St. Patrick parish is to encourage, form and inspire intentional disciples of Jesus Christ.” What does the word

“discipleship” mean? Discipleship flows from a relationship with our Lord. It’s an internalization of the great command-

ment of Jesus . Sherry Weddell in her book “Forming Intentional Disciples’ describes it this way: “All things serve and flow

from the central thing: the worship and love of the Blessed Trinity with one’s whole heart, soul, mind and strength, and

therefore the love of one’s neighbor as oneself.” In the same work she quotes Papal theologian Fr. Cantalamessa who says

discipleship begins when “adult persons at last have the occasion to hear the kerygma (core gospel message of Jesus), re-

new their own baptism, consciously choose Him as their own personal Lord and Savior, and commit themselves actively in

the life of their church.” A disciple is someone who has a deep abiding relationship with the Lord and is strengthened to

share Jesus’ message with others. That has always been the teaching of the Church.

A disciple is also a learner. As Catholics, we can never stop growing in our friendship with God through our recep-

tion of the sacraments and through prayer. We can never stop deepening our knowledge of the faith through our study of

the scriptures and the teachings of the Church. We never graduate from discipleship, it is an ongoing growth process.

God will give us all the graces we need but we need to do our part as well. In addition, a disciple always has an outward

glance and looks for ways to serve, especially serving those in need. Jesus always reached out to the poor and the wound-

ed, and it’s important that we live our discipleship with the heart of Jesus.

On this Trinity Sunday, we reflect on who God is and who he calls us to be. He sent those first disciples forth to

proclaim his message, to baptize, and to make disciples. The Lord counts on us to hand on the faith to best of our ability.

We thank the Lord for the gift of faith that we have been given, and we pray for the grace to hand on this great gift with

enthusiasm, courage and compassion. May God bless you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit!

In Christ,

Msgr. Steve Knox

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The Journey of Grief — Tuesday, June 12 6:30—8:00pm Dempsey Hall at Crane Rd. Carol DeFiore and Msgr. Steve Knox

If you have experienced a loss and are struggling with grief, we invite you to join with us on Tuesday, June 12. Carol DeFiore has spent many years helping people who are grieving losses. She brings a message of healing and hope for those who have experienced losses. She will talk about the stages and challenges of grief and provide tools to cope. Carol will also share some practical steps that can be taken to move in a healing direction and reflect on the importance of our faith in the healing process. There is no need to RSVP to participate. For more information please contact Msgr. Steve Knox at sknox@stpatrickparish.org or 630.338.8001.

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Rosary Devotion Occurs the First Saturday of each month. Join us on June 2nd & July 7th at the Downtown Church when devotional

prayers are recited following the 8:30 a.m. Mass and

during confessions. And on June 2nd & June 30th

at the Crane Road Church at 3:30 p.m. when prayers

begin promptly.

Next weekend is the first Sunday of the month and

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will be collecting non-perishable food donations

- ONLY - before all Masses.

Thanking you in advance for your continuing

prayers and generosity.

Husbands &Wives…You are Cordially Invited to Attend

A Romantic Candlelight Dinner

Hosted by Worldwide Marriage Encounter and The St. Patrick Marriage Ministry on:

Saturday, June 2ND from 6 to 8 p.m. in Dempsey Hall on Crane Road

Enjoy a quiet, date night for two and find out what a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is all about.

There is no charge for the evening.

Please RSVP to admin@marriage-building.org

Please let us know if you need Babysitting, which will be provided for a small fee.

Monday, June 4th from 2:00 to 7:30 p.m. Hosted by St. John Neumann & St. Patrick Parishes

Held at St. John Neumann in the Hoffman Center

2900 E. Main Street, St. Charles

To Schedule Ahead Please Call Brian at 630-443-8241 or Anne at 630-584-5661

or Register online at www.heartlandbc.org

Huddle Up… Give Blood!

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8:30AM to Noon at St. Patrick School on the Crane Road Campus for kids in P4 – 5 TH

We will have a morning of Faith & Fun, crafts, music, snack, and skits that focus in a more leisurely and exciting way with friends to learn more about Jesus.

This is an opportunity to take if you can!

Help from 6th grade & older Youth is Welcomed! Look for Crew Guide Forms on our Website!

It’s EASY to Register Your Children by printing forms from our website or Contact Gail Brown at the R.E. Office at gbrown@stpatrickparish.org or 630-338-8162.

Visit www.stpatrickparish.org/education-and-youth/religious-education/ to Print & Fill out Forms. REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, JUNE 1ST! Cost is $65.00 each to defray expenses. Please Bring your VBS Participation Fee for each student, payable to St. Patrick R.E.O. to

RE Office in the St. Patrick Office Building at 6N487 Crane Rd, M-F, 8 am to 4 pm.

Registration for All of Our Religious Education

Programs has begun for the 2018-19 School Year!

Visit our parish website to print out the forms & get the

First Pick of Classes! www.stpatrickparish.org/education-and-youth/religious-education/

For Grades P3, P4, K – 5th Grade. See more details on the website. Yearly fee is $150 per child, two children $225

three or more $275 per family. Children’s fees are waived for full-time staff. (Call Gail at 630-338-8162)

Please make checks payable to: ST. PATRICK R.E.O. 6N487 CRANE ROAD, ST CHARLES, IL 60175

ATTENTION: GAIL BROWN gbrown@stpatrickparish.org Please send in ASAP to get the Day & Time you want!

P3 & P4 meet on Sunday at 9:45 AM at the Crane Road Church in meeting rooms. Grades K-5th Meet Weekly in the

St. Patrick School on Crane Road. See brief Explanations below. Please visit our website for class details and to print forms.

Classes for 3-year-olds (P3) and 4-year-olds (P4) begin September 16th on Sundays during the 9:45 a.m. Mass

Classes for Kindergarten begin September 18th and 19th on Tuesdays 4:30- 5:45 p.m. or Wednesdays 4:30- 5:45 p.m.

The Weekly R.E. Classes begin the week of September 18th and continues through May 1, 2019. Classes are taught by 2 catechists. Class size is no more than 19 students. 1st and 2nd Grade Religious Education classes are required to receive the sacraments in 2nd Grade. Tuesdays 4:30 - 5:45 p.m. Or Wednesdays 4:30 - 5:45 p.m. & 6:30 - 7:45 p.m.

Home Study for Grades 3, 4 &5: Sometimes the best option is to teach your child at home. The $150 yearly fee per child includes Alive in Christ! textbook, parent home session plans, and on-line tests. Students are invited to attend special activities as confession, retreats, service opportunities and prayer services.

5th Grade OPTION: 2X per Month Instead of Weekly: Embracing Your Family with Jesus: Parent and Student are in classroom to learn program together starting on September 19th on Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Special Sacraments: Children who are beyond grade 2 and have not received the sacraments of Reconciliation or Eucharist have an opportunity to receive those sacraments by completing this program. Students beyond grade 2 are placed with their grade level. During April and May, the child with at least one parent attends 6 additional classes of sacrament preparation. Classes are held on Sunday from 10:00 am to 11:15 am in Dempsey Hall (Crane Road Church) followed by Mass at 11:30 a.m.

Enroll in Electronic Giving Do You want to transition away from envelopes & contribute electronically? It is SO EASY! Visit our Website www.stpatrickparish.org & click the “donate” button. You will be directed to GiveCentral.com. Click on event to which you would like to contribute. Enter your profile & payment information. If you have questions or need help, call Patty Grueff at 630-338-8020 or pgrueff@stpatrickparish.org.

~ Our Weekly Offering ~ Sunday, May 20: $50,886

Our Sacrificial gift went to Salesian Cooperators to support

their ministry efforts in the parish.

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6th Grade — Confirmation Administrative Assistant Needed

St. Patrick’s is seeking a part-time administrative assistant for the

Director of Religious Education for 6th Grade – Confirmation.

This is a 20 hour per week position, Monday – Friday. Candidate should

be a practicing Catholic who has:

Ability to assist Director with administrative duties

General office and communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office products

(Word, Excel, Outlook) Knowledge of database systems for data

entry and reporting required

Please mail or email resume and references to Alyce Poziombka at the parish office.

For more information, please contact Alyce Poziombka at 630-338-8165 or

apoziombka@stpatrickparish.org.

Hispanic Ministry Administrative Assistant Needed

St. Patrick’s is seeking a part-time, bilingual administrative assistant for the

Hispanic Ministry program. This is a 20 hour per week position,

Monday – Friday. Candidate will work directly with Fr. Jorge Loaiza and Sr. Esperanza Reyes. Candidate should

be a practicing Catholic who has:

Strong Spanish/English translation ability General office and communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office products

(Word, Excel, Outlook)

Please mail or email resume and references to Maria Perez or Patty Grueff at the parish office.

For more information, please contact Maria Perez at 630-338-8290

or mperez@stpatrickparish.org or Patty Grueff at 630-338-8020 or pgrueff@stpatrickparish.org.

Dear Parishioners, We are off to a good start to the 2018 Diocesan Stewardship Appeal. This annual Appeal supports all of our diocesan ministries and programs such as: Seminarian Education, Catholic Charities, Permanent Diaconate and Lay Ministry Formation Programs, Catholic Education and Religious Education Offices, Family Life, and many other vital ministries in our diocese. Thank you to all who have made a pledge so far! We have a ways to go in order to make our goal. You can find pledge envelopes on the tables in back of the church.

You can also make your pledge online by going to www.rockforddiocese.org/donate.

Let's all work together to support the good works of the church. May God bless you always!

Diocesan Stewardship 5/21/2018

Target Goal: $ 274,006.00

Amount Pledged: $ 252,590.00

Amount Paid: $ 137,061.00

Average Gift: $ 402.21

Number of Donors 628

Percentage of Pledges to Goal: 92.18%

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Please Join Us To PRAY On Saturday, June 2ND from 8 AM to 10 AM

& On Thursday, June 14TH from 4 PM to 6 PM at the Aurora

Planned Parenthood: 3051 E New York St, Aurora.

(Every 1st Saturday & 2nd Thursday Monthly)

We still need to stand up for life and let people know that

there are still people who will fight for the voiceless.

Pro-life is making great progress… but the issue is not fully resolved. Do you know that Planned Parenthood, one of the

largest abortion "clinics" in the U.S. (at 22,000 sq. ft.), is just 16 miles away from the Downtown Church?

If you still believe that Planned Parenthood provides essential "services" to women, please take a moment to see what the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has to say at http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/human-

life-and-dignity/abortion/planned-parenthood.cfm.

For more information, please call Jon Mielke at 847-863-1264 or kccgrfan@sbcglobal.net.

The Welcome Ministry

meets twice a month to help

our new parishioners

experience a warm welcome

to our parish, to orient them

to our parish life and

encourage their involvement.

Say Hello to Our New Parishioners!

The Knights of Columbus St. Charles Council

19th Annual, Chuck Hollenbach “Never Give Up on Life” Memorial Golf Outing

On Monday JULY 23rd at the Elgin Country Club Honorary Outing Chairman to be former

PGA Tour professional Chip Beck For ALL Golf Details & Pricing please Visit our website: www.stpatrickparish.org/

get-connected/parish-organizations/knights-of-columbus/. For Golf Details & Sponsorship Opportunities, please Visit our website above to print Out Flyer ASAP.

If you are unable to attend, please consider making an online donation. Golf Committee Co-Chairman Fred Karl can be contacted regarding outing sponsorships, raffle/silent auction donations and general outing information at ftkarl@sbcglobal.net or cell 847-373-

100% of outing profits continue to benefit the life affirming ministry

of Corbella Clinic.

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Thank you to all of our parents and students for a fantastic year! We hope you all have a wonderful and safe summer! Preschool Summer Hours: May 29TH until June 7TH: 9:00 a.m. to Noon June 8TH until August 21ST: The Office is Closed, but we will be checking voicemail and email. Phone: 630- 338-8200 or email: preschool@stpatrickparish.org. August

22ND until Aug 30TH: 9:00 a.m. to Noon September 4TH: Office opens 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Thank you...

St. Charles, IL Est. 1929

Where Faith and the Future Meet

We are grateful for the generosity of all who donated to our first annual St. Patrick Catholic School Color

Run. We raised over $33,000.00! This money will be used for instructional resources and materials to

help our students reach their full potential across subject areas. It was a fun and colorful day for all of

our students and staff.

St. Patrick Catholic School - Registration for the 2018-2019 School Year has begun. Call to schedule a tour!

Main Campus (K-8): 787 Crane Rd. St. Charles, Il 60175 630-338-8100

Downtown Campus (PreK 2– PreK 4): 118 N. 5th St. St. Charles, IL 60174 630-338-8200

Check out our website:

www.stpatsirish.org

This week our Crane Road Church Tabernacle Candle burns for In Memory of: Joan Wright

And our Downtown Church Tabernacle Candle burns

Special Intention for: Margie Cabel

May this light which reminds us of Jesus’ presence in the Tabernacle

welcome them into His eternal presence.

Pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3:00 p.m. Tuesdays at the Crane Road Church

Wednesdays at the Downtown Church Also a Chaplet is prayed weekly at 3:00 a.m. DT

Our Lord promised extraordinary graces to those who recite this special prayer. The chaplet is prayed on rosary beads.

It is appropriate to pray the Chaplet during the “Hour of Great Mercy” at 3:00 pm each afternoon.

This recalls the time of Christ’s death on the cross.

Weekly Mass Intentions

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Need Holy Communion brought to you at home?

If you are unable to attend Mass because you no longer drive or have had surgery recently, 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 booper926@aol.com.

Holy Hour and Rosary on Saturdays from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. at the Downtown Church to pray for an Increase in Vocations to the

Priesthood and Religious Life.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will be right after the

8:30 a.m. Mass.

Two priests are available for Reconciliation during the holy hour.

All are welcome to pray that more young people will open their hearts to his call to serve his Church as a priest or a religious sister.

Monday, May 28 ~ St. Christopher Magallanes & Companions

7:00 a.m. Special Intention Collin Roerish

Crane Road Church

8:30 a.m. Leonard Desideri Downtown Church

Tuesday, May 29 ~ St. Rita of Cascia

7:00 a.m. Ralph Tripicchio Crane Road Church

8:30 a.m. Jean Kolton Downtown Church

Wednesday, May 30

7:00 a.m. Frieda Karall Crane Road Church

8:30 a.m. Michael Gaston Downtown Church

8:50 a.m. Diane Greer Ehlman Crane Road Church

Thursday, May 31 ~The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

7:00 a.m. Robert Rita Crane Road Church

8:30 a.m. Leonard Desideri Downtown Church

7:00 a.m. Mary Hansen Crane Road Church

8:30 a.m. Elisabeth, George & Robert Hanner Downtown Church

Saturday, June 2 ~ Celebrants ~

8:30 a.m. Bob & Mark Slesick Downtown Church

4:00 p.m. Susan Janik Roby CR — Fr. Gonnella

6:00 p.m. People of St. Patrick DT — Msgr. Knox

Sunday, June 3 ~ Celebrants ~

7:30 a.m. Leonard Heisten DT

8:00 a.m. Jean Orland CR — Fr. Manno

9:00 a.m. Jerry Volnec DT

9:45 a.m. Donald Godlewski CR — Fr. Manno

10:30 a.m. Dianne Yauch DT— Fr. Gonnella

11:30 a.m. Genevieve Andersen CR — Fr. Manno

12:00 p.m. Ashley Smith DT

5:00 p.m. Mass in Spanish DT —

Priest Celebrants for Weekend Masses are listed above. Memorial Day Masses on Monday May 28th

Please Join Us as we Pray for the Faithful Departed, Especially those who Served Our Country

8:00 a.m. Mass at Resurrection Cemetery

37W210 Fabyan Parkway, Geneva 10:00 a.m. Mass at Mt. Olivet Cemetery

278 Ashland Avenue, Aurora Weather Permitting—Please bring your own chair

*currently or soon to be deployed

SCPO Gary Ronzheimer PFC Joseph M. Serra Captain Andrew Slade 1st Lt Michael Shares Amn Erin Nicole Shulfer 1st Lt Colin M. Snook A1C Dan Swanson SRA Ryan Swanson Maj Eric Winkofsky Capt Christine Zoerlein Albertson

Please keep all of our military personnel and families in your prayers.

SRA Austin Gladden LCpl Riley Gorczynski BM2 Patrick Hogan LCpl Zac T. Kwasniewski* Sgt Dominick Lullo SrA Joe Lullo Petty Officer Ian Masters 2nd Lt Shawn Meaney Lt. Jack Murphy* SPC Quincy Novak Sgt Andrew Perry Captain Jillian Rigert

Lt Col Mark C. Andres Specialist Kevin D. Bagrowski Captain Jonathan Barillas Cpl Trevor Brennan LTC Nicholas Bugajski 1st Lt Jennifer Clay 1st Lt Jessica Clay MMN3 John Cody 2nd Lt Frederick Dela Cruz Captain Patrick Dorsch Cpl Casey Duncan SRA Anna Swanson Gladden

To include a parishioner or family member who is currently serving our country, has a change in rank or status, or needs help or support, contact Carla Weeks, 630-513-5776, or crweeks@comcast.net.

Marian Prayer Group on Tuesday Evenings, 7:15 p.m. in the Downtown Church

♥ To Jesus through Mary ♥ Join us! ♥

Remember the Prayer Circle when you or

someone you know needs prayers. Contact Laura at 630-587-5707 or laurakennedy@sbcglobal.net

Peter Serafin Ron Sikorski Craig Skowron Gabriel Socha Gwendolyn Socha John Smith Vern Steffen Joseph Stiglianese Jennifer Stoeffer Les Stubblefield Cynthia Szabelski Frank Thiel Roger Tippett Sue VanBosch John Vermaat Gus Vonderheide Ken Ward Kevin Warfel Steve Watwood John Weller Mike White Christine Wiedemann Diane Zak

Anthony Alagna Donald Arndt Micki Baran Vincent Badali Judith Blackmore Cliff Bottigliero Jack Boyd Chuck Brancato Patricia Brendecke Dorothy Buchta John Bukovits Jason Cain Doug Candre Craig Cassidy Donna Catey Jeremy Charles Madeline Chimienti Clara Conforti Jake Deutschman Sharon Diamond Elaine DiGirolamo Gay Marie Doherty Arlene Doran John Doran Karen Dorrell

Dorothy [Dally] Johnson Wally Kalaini Harriet Karall Dennis Karolewicz Michael Kayser Carol Kelly George Kleinschmidt Claudette Klimes Rick Komar Gerald Konetzki Tim Korzen Barb Koskiewicz Don Koskiewicz Jarrod Kovanda Phillip LaFata Stan LeMaire Brittany Lengyle Noah Joseph Lindsay Art Lloyd Jeremy Lloyd Margaret Lopez Margaret Lykens Janet Malkiewicz Teresa Maness

Lucy Maria Brendan Maus Laura Matenko Bob Mayberry Barbara Mazurek James Mazurek Sharon Mersch Linda Mirabelli Dolores Mollenhauer Shirley Mueller Jimmy Mulheran Paula Neybert Meri Notz-Johnson Bridget Page Frank Papa Alejandro Perez Anthony Placek, Jr. Ronald Polzin Delilah Radziszewski Carlo Raimondo, Jr. Ed Ray Zane Romero Philip Rovino Mariano Salvador

Rosella Ehl Martha Euker Rick Feichter Gilberto Fevreira Pat Fleming Maureen Frawley Rosina Garro Marie Ghiotto Chuck Gruber Mike Gruszka Glenn Hammer Cora Hansen Shirley Harrington Matthew Hauber Mark Herwaldt Mary Heselbarth Susan Hill Grace Marie Horton Bunny Honeyman Adele Hubbe Elyece Hurley Segura Izaguirre Paul Jacobs Robert Jendrzejczyk

If you or your loved ones no longer need our prayers, please let us know. Call the Parish Office: 630-338-8000

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Downtown Church Every Wednesday for 24 hours 9:00 a.m. Wednesday to 8:15 a.m. Thursday, Benediction at 8:15 a.m.

Crane Road Church Every Tuesday

7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Benediction at 8:45 p.m. Edwin DiGirolamo

Jose A. Lopez

Pray for the Sick

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For information, to be an intentional prayer partner or to be a generational leader, please contact the Youth Ministry Office Phone: 630-338-8050 E-mail: youthministry@stpatrickparish.org

Mike Zak—Director of Youth Ministry or Juli Rasmussen— Youth Ministry Assistant

www.rockedbygod.net

7:00AM Mass in Crane Road Chapel & Dempsey Hall After School from 3:30 TO 5:30PM In THE CATACOMBS - Downtown Church Campus

(DROP OFF AT THE 5TH STREET BREEZEWAY) LAST ONE FOR THE YEAR!

Faith, Food, Fun & Friendship! See www.RockedByGod.net for More Details!

Grow - Flourish - Thrive In the month’s ahead, we have some exciting things taking place for all ages

Watch the bulletin for more details that will take place in July and August

8th Graders, High School Students and College Age Join on Thursday May 31st for the last FORUM of the school year

Come find out more about High School Youth Ministry, our Peer Ministry Leadership Team and events planned during the summer to build community!

Parish Events: May 28—June 3 Monday, May 28—Memorial Day Parish Office & School CLOSED

Monday, May 28, 2018 9:00 a.m.— Light of the World small group (CR) 7:30 p.m.— Boy Scouts (CR) Tuesday, May 29 7:00 a.m.—Transformation Tuesday (CR) 7:30 a.m. — 9:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration (CR) 1:00 p.m.—Senior Chair Exercise (DT) 3:30 p.m.—Transformers Afternoon Edition (DT) 7:15 p.m.—Marian Prayer Group (DT)

Wednesday, May 30

7:30 a.m. — Social Commitee

9:00 a.m. — Eucharistic Adoration (DT) Thursday, May 31 9:00 a.m.—Coffee Klatch (DT) 6:30 p.m.—Cantor Rehearsal (CR) 7:00 p.m.—Parish Choir Rehearsal (CR) 7:00 p.m.—Sunday Readings Bible Study (CR) 7:00 p.m.—H.S. FORUM (DT-CATACOMBS) Friday, June 1 7:30 a.m.—Coffee Klatch (CR) 11:00 a.m. — Kindergarten Graduation Reception (CR) 8:30 a.m. — Women at the Well (DT) 10:00 a.m. — Kindergarten Graduation (CR Church) 2:00 p.m.—AA Meeting (DT-Conf Rm) 7:00 p.m.—AA Meeting (DT-Preschl) Saturday, June 2 8:00 a.m. — Lord Teach Me to Pray (CR) 8:00 a.m. — Salesian Co-op (DT) 9:00 a.m. — First Saturday Devotions (DT) 9:00 a.m. — Confessions (DT) 3:00 p.m.—Confessions (CR) 3:30 p.m. — First Saturday Devotions (CR) 5:00 p.m. — BAM (CR) Sunday, June 3 9:15 a.m.—Parish Choir Rehearsal (CR) 9:45 &11:30 —Children’s Liturgy of the Word K-5 (CR) (CR) – Crane Road Campus; (DT) – Downtown Campus

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Are You Interested in Additional Senior Volunteer Opportunities?

The St. Charles Bickford Senior Residence Activity Director is anxious to add new programs to our current BINGO sessions.

Would you be interested in Leading a Weekly Rosary for a small group, possibly on a Saturday?

Or maybe Visiting 1:1 with Individual Residents? Day & time would be at your convenience. At least 10 residents are currently looking for someone to talk to.

For additional information, contact Pat Reding by email (preferred) at preding@msn.com, or by phone 630-513-1857.

Thank you for your consideration.

We Need Your Help at The Elgin Soup Kitchen: Saturday, June 23: Preparing food & serving dinners.

Plan to Arrive at 3:00 p.m. No special requirements. We will be helping with preparing meals for serving.

Saturday, June 30: Serving dinner. Arrive at 4:30 p.m.

For more information you can contact Dave Stowell djs1024@sbcglobal.net or 630-401-7212

You may also sign up at our Signup Genius site: www.signupgenius.com/go/409094aafab2eabff2-october

Please Help Us Pack Food at 273 Dearborn Ct, Geneva, (630) 443-6910

1:00 to 3:30pm 1:00 to 3:30pm 1:00 to 3:30pm

Ages 8 & Older! For Details or Sign Up, Please Contact Susan at 630-988-2440 or susanwohl@gmail.com

The Service Ministry will be collecting items

for the Summer Sack Lunch Program. This program, provides a

free lunch to school aged children (and those in need), during the summer months. Many children receive a

free or reduced lunch during the school year; however, when school is not in session, these lunches are not

available. This program helps fill the gap. Please consider donating to or volunteering for this program.

We are looking for the following donations: Granola bars, Apple Sauce, Fruit Pouches, Juice Boxes, Snack-Size Bags of Chips. (All items should be individually wrapped and in their original packaging.)

We will have the donation boxes in the Narthex starting June 2nd through June 10th.

Volunteer Opportunities are available. Please sign up: www.signupgenius.com/go/409094aafab2eabff2-summer

Thank you for generosity! Please Contact Megan Glenn at glenn.megan@gmail.com with questions or concerns.

St. Patrick Parish Service Ministry

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For information contact Scout Master Jeff Oesterlin jloesterlin@mac.com or visit our website www.troopten.org

Adventure Awaits

ASK A KNIGHT TO SELL YOU A RAFFLE TICKET for the benefit of Corbella Clinic to help purchase a new Ultrasound Machine

For $25 each DRAW DOWN RAFFLE $10,000 IN CASH PRIZES 1ST ticket drawn Wins $100/Every 20th ticket Wins $150 each/Last 2 tickets Win $1,500/each Net Goal $15,000 to Corbella Clinic for the benefit to help purchase a new Ultrasound Machine ALL SOLD TIX ARE ELIGIBLE TO WIN THE TWO $1,500 GRAND PRIZES [CASH or CHECK Payable to K of C 12497]

Drawing begins at 11 a.m. on Monday 7/23/18, final 2 tickets drawn at golf dinner. Winners do not need to be present. All funds raised from raffle will benefit the Corbella Clinic of South Elgin.

If 1000 tickets are not sold, prizes may be prorated. All sold tickets have the chance to win the 2 grand prizes.

Father Twenty presents “The History of the Catholic Church” at St. Peter Church

This Summer!

The history of the Catholic Church is one of the most fascinating stories ever told. It’s the tale of Popes and

Saints, Sinners and Scoundrels, Wars, Insurrections, Revolutions, and

Miracles. There are high points and low points, the outrageous and the sublime. Join Father Jared Twenty,

currently the associate at Holy Cross, Batavia, as he discusses who we are,

what we believe, and how we became who we are. You’re sure to learn something new and enjoy this gifted and knowledgeable

speaker as he presents a six part series:

The History of the Catholic Church

At St. Peter Church 1891 Kaneville Road, Geneva

Tuesdays from 7-8 PM in McLoughlin Hall:

June 12, 19, and 26 July 3, 10, and 17

All are welcome. You need not

attend each session. Come to as many or as few as you like. They do build on one another, but you’ll be able to dive right in at any session.

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Registration is Open for Runners and Walkers who wish to participate in the July 4th Great Western Freedom 4 to benefit Lazarus House.

Last year about 400 patriotic participants started their holiday out at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve running, walking, or dashing to help their neighbors in need. All participants are encouraged to collect pledges however it is not required. Forms are available with a link from the registration web page. All proceeds benefit Lazarus House, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit

Emergency Shelter, Center for Transitional Living, & Outreach Program for men, women, & children who are homeless or in crisis from Batavia, Geneva, St. Charles, or western rural Kane County.

Information can be found at www.lazarushouse.net or by calling Darlene at 630-587-2144.

Experience Pietra Fitness ®

A fitness class that stretches, strengthens & tones the body while refreshing the soul with Christian

prayer & meditation. In only 1 hour you will feel calmer, stronger, refreshed & renewed!

Pietra Fitness Women's Class Schedule: > Monday Morning Classes are combination Gentle/Level 1 routines, 9:00 AM in the St. Peter Room at St. Patrick

Crane Road. If you have kids at St. Pat's school, drop them off and come over to relax, stretch & refresh!

> A Gentle Class for Women is offered on Thursdays from 6:15 – 7:15 PM in the Hoffman Center at

St. John Neumann Church, 2900 E. Main St., St. Charles.

Contact Patty Turbak, Certified Pietra Fitness Instructor, at patty.turbak@gmail.com for more class information.

Sign Up Now! Summer Camps & Retreats

Exploring Vocations is an Exciting & Rewarding Experience for our Youth! The Diocese Office

of Vocation’s camps & retreats are fun, informative & prayerful events that help them to grow in their relationship with God

& His plans for them. All Young men & women are welcome who want to dive deeper & discover more.

Cost for Each Camp/Retreat is only $90.00.

No one will be turned away for inability to pay.

St. Therese, Young Women’s Camp (Entering 7th - College) Sunday, June 24th through Wednesday, June 27th

There will be separate discussion groups for those who are seniors and college age. For young women to learn, explore & Pray about vocations to which the Lord calls you.

Jeremiah Days, Young Men’s Camp (Jr. High, Entering 7- 9th) Sunday, July 8th through Wednesday, July 11th

For young men interested in exploring whatever vocation the Lord has in store for them.

First Call, Young Men’s Retreat Sunday, July 15th through Wednesday, July 18th

There will be separate discussion groups for those in college and high school. A retreat to dive into the richness of the priestly vocation and the religious life.

For More Information Contact Fr. Romke or Dorthea at the

Vocation Office at 815-399-4300, ext. 375.

www.rockforddiocese.org/vocations/vocation-camps.

All Camps will be at Bishop Lane Retreat Center in Rockford.

SILVER & GOLD WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS

Couples celebrating the milestone wedding anniversaries of 25, 50, 55, 60, and 65 or more years

of marriage in 2018 are invited to a special Mass celebrated by Bishop Malloy at St. Mary Parish

in Huntley, IL on Sunday, August 19th at 2:30 P.M. A cake and punch reception will immediately follow.

Are you celebrating a special milestone? The Life & Family Evangelization Office welcomes

your registration by phone (815) 399-4300 or online at www.rockforddiocese.org/anniversary

by August 3rd. Commemorative certificates to mark this special occasion will be available for those

who pre-register for this event.

PARISH STAFF AND CONTACT INFORMATION

Parish Office: 6N487 Crane Road, St. Charles, IL 60175 Phone: 630-338-8000, Fax: 630-338-8008

Pastor Rev. Monsignor Stephen J. Knox sknox@stpatrickparish.org Parochial Vicars Rev. Kyle Manno kmanno@stpatrickparish.org Rev. Robert Gonnella rgonnella@stpatrickparish.org Permanent Deacons: William Johnson mrj_seizetheday@hotmail.com William Gartland, Jim Mellin and Mike Smith Parish Seminarian John Kladar 630-338-8040 jkladar@stpatrickparish.org Parish Secretary Judy Lynch 630-338-8000 jlynch@stpatrickparish.org Parish Secretary Jenny Hansen 630-338-8013 jhansen@stpatrickparish.org Financial Secretary Patricia Grueff 630-338-8020 pgrueff@stpatrickparish.org Music Ministry Director Cyndee Zbylut 630-338-8031 czbylut@stpatrickparish.org Youth Ministry Director Mike Zak 630-338-8051 mzak@stpatrickparish.org Bulletin Editor, HIAL & Juli Rasmussen 630-338-8050 Youth Ministry Assistant jrasmussen@stpatrickparish.org

St. Patrick School: 787 Crane Road, St. Charles, IL 60175 Phone: 630-338-8100, Fax: 630-338-8108

Principal Lisa Brown lisabrown@stpatrickparish.org Vice Principal Mary Carol Mignin mmignin@stpatrickparish.org

School Secretaries: Debbie Scurte: dscurte@stpatrickparish.org Mary Ellen Theriault: mtheriault@stpatrickparish.org Julie Moss: jmoss@stpatrickparish.org

Preschool / Extended Care: 118 N. 5th Street, St. Charles, IL 60174 Phone: 630-338-8200, Fax: 630-338-8208

Director Veronica Day vday@stpatrickparish.org Secretary Amy Blood preschool@stpatrickparish.org Secretary Theresa Mastrangeli preschool@stpatrickparish.org

Religious Education: in the Parish Office

Director, Grades P3—5 Deacon Jerry Ryndak 630-338-8164 jryndak@stpatrickparish.org Director, J.R. High/H.S. Alyce Poziombka 630-338-8165 Confirmation apoziombka@stpatrickparish.org Secretary, Grades P3—5 Gail Brown 630-338-8162 gbrown@stpatrickparish.org

Maintenance Director Sal Calderon 630-220-4950 scalderon@stpatrickparish.org St. Vincent de Paul Society 630-338-8270 Convent: School Sisters of St. Francis 630-338-8240

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 jloaiza@stpatrickparish.org Sr. Esperanza Reyes 630-338-8293 Secretary Maria Perez 630-338-8290 mperez@stpatrickparish.org

Summer Camps: A Wide variety of Camps & Clinics offered for students entering

grades 1st through 12th. Register online at https://sfhs.8to18.com

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Don’t take a vacation from your marriage! Learn a technique of loving communication you can use for the rest of your lives. Sign up today to attend one of the upcoming WME Weekends:

July 20 to 22 in Madison, WI

September 7 to 9 in Geneva, IL

Oct. 19 to 21 in Brookfield, WI

Early registration is highly recommended. For more information visit our website at: alifetimeoflove.org

or call (888) 574-5653.

Para un fin de semana en Espanol por favor llamen a Candelario y Emilia al 815-375-4250. Las fechas son Junio 8-10 Agosto 31-Sept. 2 Nov. 2-4.

Sports Boosters Plant Sale Each Tuesday in May Shop at Schaefer's Greenhouse, 120 S. Lake Street in Montgomery, Open from 8am to 7:30pm. Show the Rosary Plant Sale Voucher and/or mention Rosary Sports Boosters & percentage of your purchase will be donated to us. Vouchers available at www.rosaryhs.com/plant_sale. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Summer Academic Camps: Girls in grades 4 through 8 are invited to summer camps at Rosary June 4-8 and 11-15. Sign up for multiple camps and save! An all-day option is available June 4-8. Camps include: Theatre & Choral Arts, Cartooning, Creativity is Contagious, CSI Rosary: Forensic Science, Photography, Creative Writing & the iPad, Painting, Draw Closer to Jesus through His Mother Mary, and Leadership Development. More details: www.rosaryhs.com/summer. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Summer Athletic Camps: For girls & boys in Grades K-12 in June & July. Camps include: Basketball (Girls Grades 4-12), Volleyball (Girls Grades 4-12), Co-Ed Golf (Grades 4-8), Girls Golf (Grades 9-12), Co-Ed Cheerleading (Grades K-8), Co-Ed Conditioning (Grades 4-8), and Girls Conditioning (Grades 9-12). Find dates and pricing at www.rosaryhs.com/sports_camps.