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 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. Confession/Reconciliation S ATURDAY 9:00—9:45 a.m. Downtown 3:00—3:45 p.m. Crane Road T UESDAY 6:00—7:00 p.m. Crane Road Parish Web site: www.stpatrickparish.org “The Mission of St. Patrick Parish is to encourage, form and inspire intentional disciples of Jesus Christ.” M ASS S CHEDULE SATURDAYS 8:30 a.m. Downtown 4:00 p.m. Crane Road 6:00 p.m. Downtown S UNDAYS 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 Weekdays: MONDAY — FRIDAY 7:00 a.m. Crane Road 8:30 a.m. Downtown
Dear Friends in Christ, There is an interesting story from Native American culture that can give us some insight into today’s Gospel: “One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people. He said, “My son, the battle is between two wolves inside us all. One is evil. It is anger, envy, jealousy, lust, greed, arrogance, self-pity, dishonesty and sel ishness. It pulls your life into disobedience to the Great Spirit. The other is good. It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, generosity, truth, and faith. It gives you strength to follow the Great Spirit.” The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather: “Which wolf wins?” The elderly Cherokee replied, “The one you feed.” In today’s gospel Jesus confronts evil and drives it away. People who were possessed by the evil one are set free. Vices that damage human lives are no match for the forgiveness and healing grace that comes from Jesus. There can be no doubt that there is a power of evil in our world that can invade our personal lives and our communities. A big part of Jesus’ ministry, and the Church’s ministry, is to help people ind libera-tion and freedom from sin and vice. The key is staying close to the light who is Jesus. In a world where there is a great deal of darkness, the light of Christ keeps us on the right path which ultimately leads to heaven. We receive the light of Christ through the sacraments and through our prayer which keeps us close to him. Unfortunately many drift from the light and into darkness where they become very vulnerable in the face of temptation. May we be strengthened to stay close to the Lord so that we can bring his light to others. During Lent we are offering a program that can help us in this area of our spiritual journey. Seminarian John Kladar and I are leading a “33 Days to Merciful Love” parish program. We will be drawing from Fr. Michael Gaitley’s program to help participants gain new insight into God’s merciful love and how to receive it more deeply into our lives. Please take a look at the information/registration piece we have on page 7 of today’s bulletin and consider participating. St.PatrickCatholicSchoolOpenHouse This weekend we mark the beginning of Catholic Schools Week with an Open House at the Crane Road K-8 School, and at the Downtown Preschool. Please feel free to contact our Principal Lisa Brown (K-8) or Veronica Day (preschool) if you would like to schedule a tour or are in need of more information. A Catholic school education is a gift that lasts a lifetime so please consider St. Patrick Catholic School. In Christ, Msgr. Steve Knox
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Adult Confirma on Program Star ng February 1, 2018
This program is for adults (18 years and older) who are interested in receiving the Sacrament of Confirma on. Many Catholics have been bap zed and have received
their First Holy Communion, but have not received Confirma on.
We will begin a seven week prepara on program beginning on Thursday, February 1. The Classes will take place on the Crane Road Campus from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
We will meet on seven consecu ve Thursdays. Those who par cipate will receive the Sacrament of Confirma on at the Easter Vigil on the evening of Saturday, March 31, 2018.
The instructors for the sessions will be the parish priests, along with Deacon Mike Smith and Mike Alber who is preparing to become a Permanent Deacon. We will be providing an overview of Catholicism, with a special emphasis
on the Sacrament of Confirma on. To sign up, or for more informa on, please contact Jenny in the parish office at 630-338-8013 or by email at [email protected]. You can also contact one of the parish priests.
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Winter Scripture Series “Conversations with Jesus” Held for one more week in Two Sessions on Tuesday, January 30
9:00 to 10:15 a.m. in the Downtown Fr. Carse Center or 7:00 to 8:15 p.m. in Dempsey Hall on Crane Road
Led by Seminarian John Kladar
♦ Tuesday, January 30 — led by Seminarian John Kladar: “Jesus speaks with his Apostles.” Both during his earthly life and a er his Resurrec on, the conversa ons Jesus had with his Apostles would change their lives
forever. His words to them are relevant in every age and can change our lives as well. Ma 20:20-28 Jesus challenges his disciples to pursue true greatness. John 21:1-19 The restora on and healing of St. Peter. Ma 28:16-20 The call to serve: The Great Commission
No need to register or experience is required. We’ll have a copy of the scriptures for the session so you don’t need to bring a bible. If you have questions, please contact Seminarian John Kladar in the office at 630-338-8040 or by email at [email protected].
Where Faith and the Future Meet
ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Please Join Us For Our Open House Events
Catholic Schools Week Opening Mass at 9:45 A.M. at the Crane Road Church
Sunday, January 28, 2018
PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE 10:00 A.M. — 1:00 P.M.
118 N. 5th Street, St. Charles, IL 60174 630-338-8200 • [email protected]
K—8 SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE
10:00 A.M. — 1:00 P.M. 787 Crane Road, St. Charles, IL 60175
ABC’S OF KINDERGARTEN OPEN HOUSE / ORIENTATION 11:30 A.M in the Kindergarten Classrooms at the Crane Road Campus
All preschool families are invited to join us in the kindergarten classroom for a special presentation and to meet our awesome teachers.
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We don’t know what we would do without Mr. Sal to keep things running smoothly at our preschool. This week he had an audience as he ixed bikes in need of repair. They were up and running in no time!
OpenRegistration:Sunday,January28thfrom10a.m.–1p.m.Please bring the student and family forms, a birth certi icate and $150 non-refundable registration fee.
Journey into the heart of St. Thérèse of Lisieux’s Little Way with the
“33 Days to Merciful Love” Group Retreat Facilitated by Msgr. Steve Knox and Seminarian John Kladar
This is a self-guided, 6 week small group retreat experience will prepare you for a consecration to Divine Mercy. There is a daily reading (10-15
minutes) from the book “33 Days to Merciful Love” and a weekly gathering with the larger group to view a video by renowned speaker and author Fr. Michael Gaitley. We will discuss contents along with participants
reflections on the daily readings that will culminate in a Consecration to Divine Mercy.
No experience is required for participation, just a desire to learn.
We Meet on February 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27, and end on April 3.
We are scheduling an extra week just in case of winter weather. Cost for materials
is $20 each.
Divine Mercy Group Retreat Starting February 20th Yes, Please Sign me up for “33 Days to Merciful Love”, Tuesday, February 20 through April 3, 2018
Address ___________________________________________ City_________________________________ Zip _______________
Home or Cell Phone _____________________________________ E-mail _____________________________________________
Choose: ___ Morning (DT) or ___ Evening (CR) Please include $20 each for Materials Fee. Thank you!
To Register: Fill out the form below & drop it in the collection basket in an envelope marked “33 Days Retreat”, along with your check for $20, payable to “St. Patrick Church” for materials, drop it off at the parish office
or mail it to: 33 Days Retreat, St. Patrick Church, 6N487 Crane Road, St. Charles, IL 60175.
Registration Questions? Please contact, Jenny at 630-338-8013 or e-mail [email protected].
If you have any questions about the retreat, please contact Seminarian John Kladar in the office at 630-338-8040 or by email at [email protected].
Easy as 1-2-3! 1. Read the select readings in the
retreat book. 2. Ponder the daily reading and
questions in the Retreat Companion. 3. Meet weekly with your group.
DoYouEnjoyCooking?Wouldyouliketoshareyourcookingskillsbeyondyourhome? Then volunteer to help feed those who feed us — Join the “PriestMealMinistry!” We are looking for parishioners to make occasional dinners for our priests & seminarian. Volunteers would sign up to bring dinner to parish of ice on a Monday or Wednesday.
Visitthislinkforthemealministryhttp://www.takethemameal.com/. Go to “Find a Meal Schedule” then You must type in: ParishPriests Password: 1851to ind our schedule. If you don’t have computer access, but are still interested, please contact Judy in our of ice at 630-338-8000.Godblessyou!
intheRockfordDiocese. This parish retreat will help you deepen your relationship with God, with the Church, and help you ind more meaning in life. Many people have a hunger to draw closer to Jesus, and ind a closer connection with their parish community. Life is too short to put our relationship with God on the backburner. LightoftheWorldRetreatsaremeanttobethevehicletohelpparticipants indthatdeeperfriendshipwithGodand indmorepeaceofmindandpeaceofheart.
City _________________________________________________________________________________ Zip _______________
Home or Cell Phone ___________________________________ E-mail ______________________________________________
All Women in the Parish are Invited to…Women at the Well Friday, February 9th from 9:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
In Dempsey Hall at the Crane Road Campus
Our Speaker: Father Paul White, Pastor of Holy Apostles in McHenry,
will share his insight on how much God loves us with his presentation of “You are My Beloved Daughter in Whom I Am Well Pleased”
Father Paul White grew up in Elgin and attended St. Thomas More Parish. He went to St. Mary Grade School and St. Edwards High School class of 1981. He graduated from Northern IL in 1985 and was ordained a priest in 1989.
Father was an Associate Pastor at St. Margaret Mary in Algonquin from 1989-1992 and taught at St. Edwards. He was an Associate Pastor at Northern IL, and St. Mary’s in DeKalb from 1992-1994. In 1994, he became an Associate Pastor here at St. Patrick Parish
in St. Charles. He was very grateful for his time at St. Pat’s. Many of you helped him in taking care of his mom as she was dying. During his time at St. Patrick’s he was also teaching at St. Edwards High School. Father Paul became a pastor at Sacred Heart in Sterling, IL from 1997-2007 and was Spiritual Director for Newman High School. He then became a Pastor at St. Joseph Parish in Harvard, IL from 2007-2012 where he began a Domestic Violence Ministry. Since 2012 until present, Father is the Pastor of Holy
Apostles in McHenry, IL. Father Paul is a huge Cub fan!!! He said he was glad he lived to see them win the World Series!
“Gatherings are for all women to develop friendships while enhancing our mind, body and soul to glorify God”
Our Schedule: 8:30 a.m. — Early Registration & coffee. 9:15 to 9:45 a.m. — Light Breakfast. 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. — Speaker presentation. 11:00 a.m. — Program concludes.
Program donation is $7.00 each. Please call Patty to pre-register at 331-442-4043 or email us at: [email protected] and pay when you arrive. Visit stpatrickparish.org for more monthly details.
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Mail Registration to: Women at the Well, 4N897 Crane Road, St. Charles, IL 60175. Please include $7.00 for program.
You can pay in advance for remaining months you Attend: February 9: $7/March 9: $7/April 14 Brunch: $8 /May 11: $7
A ention All Mar ied Couples! Please Join St. Pat ick's Mar iage Minist for our Annual Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance Sat rday, Febr ar 17 om 6:00to 11:00p.m.
in Dempsey Hall at the Crane Road Campus Enjoy dinner, dancing and a f n, social evening.
Cost is $25 a Couple or $15 for a Single ticket. Walk-Ins are $30 a Couple. Please bring an Appetizer or Desser to share.
Tickets can be purchased at “That Man Is You”, Women’s Spirit al Enrichment Day and in the Parish office on Crane Road or by calling Thea for will call.
Deadline for Tickets is Tuesday, February 13th!
Please RSVP by call or text to Thea Stowell at 630-730-2361 or admin@marr i a ge -bu i l d ing . o r g
No babysi ing will be provided for this event.
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Rosary Devotion Occurs the First Saturday of each month. Join us on February 3rd at the Downtown Church when devo onal prayers are recited following the 8:30 a.m. Mass and during confessions. And at the Crane Road Church at 3:30 p.m. when prayers begin promptly.
YOU’RE INVITED TO A “DINE-2-DONATE” EVENT on February 15th! Thank You for assisting Ladies Auxiliary of Knights of Columbus #12497 in our Fund Raiser! On Thurs, Feb. 15, All-Day, you can come for lunch, dinner or both (open to close). You can bring your business colleagues for lunch & then family for dinner! You MUST Bring This Certificate for each visit!
> This certificate must be turned in to your server at the time of payment along with a copy of your bill to receive credit for the donation. Once you’ve left the building you may not return with a flyer to apply to a bill. 20% of the pre-taxed bill, minus any discounts
will be donated back to the organization including carry-out orders. This Event is held Here Every 3rd Thursday through June 2018.
FOR: LADIES AUXILIARY OF THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #12497 – St. Patrick Church. Thursday, February 15, 2018, 11am to 11pm Dine-2-Donate At: VILLAGE TAVERN & GRILL: 464 Redington Dr. • South Elgin, 60177 • 224-535-8440 • www.villagetavernandgrill.net
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is collecting non-perishable
food donations before All Masses.
Thanking you in advance for your continuing prayers and generosity.
St.Patrick’swillbe
providingfoodfor
PleasebringyourFoodDonationstotheFr.Carse
CenterattheDowntownChurchby2:00p.m.on
Wednesday,February7th. If you cannot bring food for a certain month, let us know as soon as possible. If you prefer to bring something else, please let us know. ThankYou&GodBlessYou. If you have questions, call: Tracie & Jose at 630-523-4444 or Mary Lou at 630-377-0421.
~ Our Weekly Offering ~ Sunday, January 21: $51,276.43
This week our Sacrificial gift will go to
Hesed House to assist them in their ministry.
Family 2017 Contribution Statements in excess of $250.00 were mailed on January 19.
Please note: St. Vincent DePaul Society and Diocese of Rockford for all Appeals will be mailing separate
statements directly to you before the end of January.
If you have any questions or have not received your contribution statement, please contact Jenny or Patty
in the parish office at 630-338-8000.
W M I This week our Crane Road Church Tabernacle Candle burns
In Memory of: Nilda Ascudillo
And our Downtown Church Tabernacle Candle burns
In Memory of: James Murphy
May this light which reminds us of Jesus’ presence in the Tabernacle
welcome them into His eternal presence.
Monday, January 29 7:00 a.m. Gerald Griffin Crane Road Church
8:30 a.m. Ray & Dorothy Smith Downtown Church
Tuesday, January 30
7:00 a.m. Special Inten on for Sco Brennan Crane Road Church
8:30 a.m. Mary Ann Piernick Downtown Church
Wednesday, January 31 ~ St. John Bosco
7:00 a.m. Clarence Weirich Crane Road Church
8:30 a.m. Richard Balla Downtown Church
Thursday, February 1 7:00 a.m. Martha Knopik Crane Road Church
8:30 a.m. Henry T. & Robert Kohlert Downtown Church
6:00 p.m. Mass in Spanish Downtown Church Friday, February 2 ~ The Presentation of the Lord
7:00 a.m. Gerald Griffin Crane Road Church
8:30 a.m. Mar n Melle Downtown Church
February 3 ~ Celebrants ~ 8:30 a.m. William Boedecker Downtown Church
4:00 p.m. Peter Wykle CR — Msgr. Knox
6:00 p.m. Bridge e Hopkins DT — Fr. Gonnella
Sunday, February 4 ~ Celebrants ~
7:30 a.m. Paul & Vera Heisten DT Fr. Gonnella
8:00 a.m. People of St. Patrick CR — Fr. Manno
9:00 a.m. Verne Gajewski DT Fr. Gonnella
9:45 a.m. Anton Kossakowski CR — Fr. Manno
10:30 a.m. Bell Kochevar DT— Msgr. Knox
11:30 a.m. Thomas Be s CR — Fr. Manno
12:00 p.m. Fran Dowd DT Msgr. Knox
5:00 p.m. Mass in Spanish DT — Fr. Loaiza
Priest Celebrants for Weekend Masses are listed above.
8:50 a.m. Joan Spang Crane Road Church
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Need Holy Communion brought to you at home? If you are unable to a end 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 Eucharis c Minister visits, call Be y at 630-443-0161 or e-mail her at [email protected].
Pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3:00 p.m. Tuesdays at the Crane Road Church
Wednesdays at the Downtown Church
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.
New!HolyHourandRosaryonSaturdaystoprayforanIncreaseinVocationstothePriesthoodandReligiousLifefrom9:00to10:00a.m.attheDowntownChurch.Our Vocations Ministry has initiated this new holy hour.
ExpositionoftheBlessedSacramentwilltakeplacerightafterthe8:30a.m.Mass. Twopriestsareavailableforthesacramentofreconciliationduringtheholyhour. 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.
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CAMP WOW 22! JUNE 18 THRU 21, 2018 WE NOW HAVE A WAITING LIST!
Send requests to [email protected] to get on the list. When a spot opens up, we will notify you.
Cost: $250 each (Includes a $50.00 Non-Refundable Deposit)
We Have 50 SPOTS Filled for kids Currently in Middle School Grades 6th, 7th or 8th
For All the Details go to www.rockedbygod.net
STEUBENVILLE SUMMER YOUTH CONFERENCE is July 20 - 22!
This Conference brings together more than 2,000
Catholic teens from across the Midwest at Carthage College
in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
We will be taking a group of 50 which will include both teens & adult chaperones.
Open to students in 8th Grade thru College.
To reserve a spot or ask questions email Mr. Zak at [email protected]. Go To www.rockedbygod.net for on-line Registration forms, cost & details.
YOUTH MINISTRY EVENTS...Contact: Mike Zak — Director 630-338-8050 • youthminist ry@stpatr ickpar ish.org • www.rockedbygod.net
FOR 5TH - 8TH GRADES: JOIN US AT 7AM MASS IN THE CRANE ROAD CHAPEL
& ADORATION FOLLOWED BY FOOD, FAITH & FUN with Fr. Manno & Mr. Zak IN DEMPSEY HALL! On Tuesday: Jan. 30, for a Full Breakfast
Parent Help is ALWAYS Appreciated!!
High School Teens & Fr iends
FORUM on Thursdays: 7 to 9 p.m.
in the CATACOMBS [REMPE BUILDING]
D C Every Wednesday for 24 hours 9:00 a.m. Wednesday to 8:15 a.m. Thursday, Benediction at 8:15 a.m.
C R C Every Tuesday
7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Benedic on at 8:45 p.m.
BM2 Patrick Hogan LCpl Zac T. Kwasniewski* Sgt Dominick Lullo SrA Joe Lullo Pe y Officer Ian Masters 2nd Lt Shawn Meaney SPC Quincy Novak Sgt John M. Pa on Sgt Andrew Perry Captain Jillian Rigert SCPO Gary Ronzheimer
*currently or soon to be deployed
Lt Col Mark C. Andres Specialist Kevin D. Bagrowski Cpl Trevor Brennan LTC Nicholas Bugajski 2nd Lt Jennifer Clay 1st Lt Jessica Clay* MMN3 John Cody 2nd Lt Frederick Dela Cruz Captain Patrick Dorsch Cpl Casey Duncan LCpl Riley Gorczynski
Please keep all of our military personnel and families in your prayers, especially those who are away from their families.
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].
1st Lt Andrew Slade 2nd Lt Michael Shares Amn Erin Nicole Shulfer 1st Lt Colin M. Snook A1C Anna Swanson* SRA Ryan Swanson Captain Peter Tate* Sea Jessica M. Tobolski Maj Eric Winkofsky Capt Chris ne Zoerlein Albertson
Timothy Nichols Nanci Policht
Majorie Rabbit
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 [email protected]
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Gabriel Socha Gwendolyn Socha John Smith Vern Steffen Joseph Stiglianese Jennifer Stoeffer Les Stubblefield Lyndsay Sullivan Ronald Swanson Cynthia Szabelski Frank Thiel Roger Tippett Sue VanBosch Betty Voigt Ken Ward Kevin Warfel Steve Watwood John Weller Christine Wiedemann James Womack Diane Zak
Anthony Alagna Donald Arndt Michael Baron Sue Berg Lois Boduch James Bokios Kim Bosch Cliff Bottigliero Jack Boyd Chuck Brancato Dorothy Buchta John Bukovits Jason Cain Seamus Carney Craig Cassidy Donna Catey Jeremy Charles Madeline Chimienti Jake Deutschman Sharon Diamond Ed DiGirolamo Elaine DiGirolamo Gay Marie Doherty
Dorothy [Dally] Johnson Rick Jungels Wally Kalaini Harriet Karall Michael Kayser George Kleinschmidt 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 Laura Matenko Teresa Maness
Bob Mayberry Barbara Mazurek James Mazurek Linda Mirabelli Dolores Mollenhauer Shirley Mueller Alexander Namie Paula Neybert Meri Notz-Johnson Jack Nowosielski Mary Olsen Frank Papa Alejandro Perez Anthony Placek, Jr. Ronald Polzin Carlo Raimondo, Jr. Ed Ray Zane Romero Philip Rovino Mariano Salvador Peter Serafin Craig Skowron
Pray for the Sick Arlene Doran John Doran Karen Dorrell Rosella Ehl Gus Enzenbacher Rick Feichter Charles Felski Gilberto Fevreira Pat Fleming Rosina Garro Riley Gerwig Marie Ghio o Chuck Gruber Mike Gruszka Glenn Hammer Ty Hawkinson Audrey Heath Mary Heselbarth Susan Hill Philip Holota Grace Marie Horton Adele Hubbe Elyece Hurley
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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SCOUT SUNDAY is February 11th at 11:30 a.m. Mass at the Crane Road Church
Help us honor our Scouts as they receive emblems of achievement in deepening their Catholic faith.
Catholic Scouts from local Packs and Troops are welcome to
participate in the Mass & receive your Religious Awards at St. Patrick.
Please contact a leader below about this Mass (by February 4th, please)
or soon about joining a St. Patrick Church Scout Troop from our Parish.
Cubmaster Bob Hlavacek: [email protected] [For Boys K-5th: Pack 110 Cub Scouts]
Scoutmaster Jeff Oesterlin: [email protected] [For Boys aged 11-17: Troop 10 Boy Scouts]
Email us Anytime! No scouting experience needed.
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March 1 & 2 • HERE I AM LORD A St. Patrick Tradition for the last 16 Years
WE’RE REBOOTING the conference! Get in on the ground floor as we try something NEW!
This is one of the BEST Events for Family & for hundreds of others who join us for meeting & speaking with the Religious Brothers & Sisters from various communities. We Have a Variety of Needs and Ways to Help! Visit www.hereiamlord.net or email Juli to Volunteer at [email protected]
Thursday night is FAMILY NIGHT! Join us as we gather to welcome our Religious guests. Pot Luck Dinner: 5:00 – 6:15 pm Bring a side dish or dessert and dine with our guests You are Called: 6:30 – 8:00 pm Priests, Brothers and Sisters share their stories We Fall Down 8:00 – 8:30 pm Praise and Worship and Eucharistic Adoration Friday programs for both students and families Middle School Workshop 8:00 – 2:30 pm It’s a day off for Public School students in Kane County. Register your Middle & High School teens for $20 each for a day filled with exciting speakers, lunch and a special presentation by Tony Melendez!
Lenten Parish Pot Luck Dinner: 5 – 6:30 pm Potluck! We’ll provide Main Dish & drinks, fish and a pasta bar! You will bring a side dish or dessert to pass
Tony Melendez Concert: 7:00 – 9 pm Open to the Public! Invite your friends and neighbors!
FRIDAY EVENING • MARCH 2ND 7:00 TO 9:00 PM
Please Join Us For Our Parish Family Concert by
TONY MELENDEZ Held at St. Patrick School Gym
on the Crane Road Campus Suggested FREE-WILL Offering
$10 each/$20 per Family
“The man who plays his guitar with his feet”
Make this TRULY an EVANGELISTIC Event! Invite Family & Friends from other parishes
inthelowerlevel,Fr.CarseCenterSign Up Now for Every 3rd Monday of the month
WeNeedVolunteers&DonationsEveryMonth!Please visit the SignUpGeniusLinkto see where we need help, and/or the option to donate items and food. www.signupgenius.com/go/409094aafab2eabff2-loaves
If you have any questions, please contact Teri Hoscheit at 630-212-9929 or [email protected].
ProvidedbytheSt.PatrickParishServiceMinistry
Theysaidtohim,“Wehaveonly iveloaveshereandtwo ish.”Hesaid,“Bringthemheretome.” Matthew 14:17-18 Servingthoseinneedbyprovidingahotmealandcompanionship.
Many Thanks to St. Charles
who has graciously donated enough
bread to feed everyone at the
dinners every month!
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Experience Pietra Fitness ® A fitness class that stretches, strengthens & tones the body while refreshing the soul with Christian prayer and meditation. In only 1 hour you will feel calmer, stronger, refreshed & renewed! 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 East Main Street, St. Charles.
Parish Events: Jan. 29 — Feb. 4, 2018 Monday, January 29 6:00 p.m.—Hispanic Ministry Diocesan II Cert. (DT) 7:00 p.m.—Cub Scouts Den 3 (CR) 7:30 p.m.—Boy Scouts (CR)
Tuesday, January 30 7:00 a.m.—Transformation Tuesday (CR) 9:00 a.m.—Winter Scripture Study (DT) 1:00 p.m.—Senior Chair Exercise (DT) 4:30 p.m.—Religious Ed K-5th (CR-Sch) 5:15 p.m.—R. E. Adoration (CR-Church) 7:00 p.m.—Winter Scripture Study (CR) 7:00 p.m.—Hope Takes Action St. Vincent de Paul (DT) 7:15 p.m.—Marian Prayer Group (DT)
Wednesday, January 31 3:00 p.m.—Girl Scouts (CR) 4:30 p.m.—Religious Ed K-5th (CR-Sch) 5:15 p.m.—R. E. Adoration (CR-Church) 5:45 p.m.—Children’s Choir Rehearsal (CR) 6:30 p.m.—Religious Ed K-5th (CR-Sch) 7:00 p.m.—Schola (CR) 7:00 p.m.—RCIA (DT) 7:15 p.m.—R. E. Adoration (CR-Church)
Thursday, February 1 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.—Adult Confirmation (CR) 7:00 p.m.—Sunday Readings Bible Study (CR) 7:00 p.m.—Men’s Bible Study (CR) 7:00 p.m.—H.S. FORUM (DT– CATACOMBS)
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
Hispanic Ministry: 408 Cedar Street, St. Charles, IL 60174 Phone: 630-338-8290, Fax: 630-338-8298
