St. John the Apostle Church, Villa Park

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS

OUR PARISHIONERS AND FRIENDS WHO ARE SICK:

If you would like your name added to or removed from this list for prayers, please call the rectory. Maria Ester Aguilar Janet Anderson, Ann Bader, Ray Bader, Guadalupe Bautista, Sarah Brygal, Lilia Carbajal, John Castrejon, Tilmon Chelette, Pat Corcoran, Isabella Daytesola, Carol DeWitt, Leo Dube, Emily Emond, Deacon Joe Ferrari, Angelina Flores, Fran Hale, Stanley Kalinowski, Charlotte Kennon, Jo-ann Klien, David Koenig, Frances Krueger, John Krzys, Amy Lewicki, Manuel Loeza, Charlene Martin Lupo, Tom McShane, Stella Mindoloska, John Moss, Judy Moss, Linda Moss, Peter Moss, Mark Orlowski, Philip Pasuntino, Jennifer Perez, Matt & Annmarie Potenza, Bobby Roeback, Marge Saalfeld, Mateo Santacruz, Fr. John Sebahar, Luigi Schiassi, Theresa Sekowski, Tom Shook, Tim Smith, Mondavi Sobbi, Benjamin Soriano, Mary Thoris, Florencia Trevino, Mary Vacco, Dale Ver-cellotti, Kevin Wallace.

DIRECTORY Bishop

Most Rev. R. Daniel Conlon Pastor-Rev. Mark Rosenbaum

Weekend & Daily Mass– Assistant Weekend Mass Assistant Priests

Fr. Tan Nguyen SVD Fr. Nhan Van Tran SVD

Deacon Ron Madsen (630) 279-7433 Music Ministry—John Toner, Alexia Garcia

Director of Religious Education / Directora de Educacion Religiosa

Dolly Foley (630) 832-7588 R.E. Office Hours/Horario de Oficina: Monday/Lunes 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Saturday/Sabado 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Parish Website: www.stjohnvillapark.org

Deanery: www.easterndupagedeanery.org

Bulletin Editor: bulletin@stjohnvillapark.org

RECTORY / PARISH OFFICE 630-279-7404

330 N. Westmore Ave. Villa Park IL 60181 sttacc@comcast.net

OFFICE HOURS

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM Friday: 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Saturday 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

MASS SCHEDULE / HORARIO DE MISA SANTA

Saturday: 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM en Español

Weekdays: 7:45 AM except Thursday at 7:00 PM

Confessions / Confesiones Saturday from 4:00 – 4:45 PM or by appointment.

Baptisms / Bautismos

Pre-Baptism class in English – the 1st Sunday of the month at 12:30 PM. Preparacion pre-bautismal – primer sábado del mes a las 10:30 AM.

Contact the rectory to register. Contacte la rectoría para registrarse.

Weddings / Bodas / Quinceañeras Contact the rectory to schedule. Contacte la rectoría para programar.

MISSION STATEMENT The Catholic Community of St. John the Apostle Parish commits to live out the teachings of Jesus Christ, nourished by the Eucharist, guided by the Holy Spirit and rooted in prayer. Together we continue the mission of Christ through Evangelization, Discipleship and Charity. La misión de la Parroquia San Juan Apóstol La Comunidad Católica de la Parroquia San Juan Apóstol se compromete a vivir las enseñanzas de Jesucristo, alimentada por la Eucaristía, guiados por el Espíritu Santo y con raíces en la oración. Juntos continuamos la misión de Cristo a través de la evangelización, discipulado y Caridad.

MILITARY PRAYER LIST. As a parish family, we at St. John the Apostle pray for all the members of our parish. We especially pray for our parishioners and their relatives who are currently on active duty in the military: • DeWitt • Staff Sgt. Adam Griswold • Pvt. Aren Menor • Pvt. Joseph Aguayo-Ludvik • USMC Joseph Ciesla • Spc. Thomas • AIC Darren Menor • A1C Ryan Pemberton • Sgt. Andrew J. Peterson • Sgt. Donald J. Peterson • A1C Anthony Pieroni—USAF • Pvt. Jeremy Schumacher • Spc. MP Catherin R. Stover/Peterson • Corp. Robert Stover • Pfc. Stephen Winter. ( name and

branch of service so that he or she can be included in a weekly prayer list in our bulletin.)

October 20th - Twenty-ninth— Sunday in Ordinary Time

2019 Catholic Ministries Annual

Thank you to those who have already responded with a gi or pledge to the 2019 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal. If you have not yet made a gi or pledge, there is s ll plenty of

me to respond. Gi envelopes are available in the back of church and may be placed in the weekend collec on basket. Gi s can also be made by credit card through the Diocesan website at www.jolietdioceseappeal.org or use the link at the bo om of the homepage of our website. Our Parish Goal: $24,000 Amount Pledged: $26,679 Amount Paid: $24,272 Balance Due: $2,408 Donor Count: 163

2019 Rebate: $190

Servants of St. Joseph The Worker

ALL MEN OF THE PARISH are invited to our meeting on Tuesday, October 29th. Starting at 6:30 PM, a guest speaker from the Villa Park Fire Department will speak on Fire Prevention, with regular meeting starting at 7:00 PM.

The Servants of St. Joseph are a men’s group who sup-ports St. John’s both Physically and Financially, WE help support the Picnic, decorate the Church at Christmas, and perform small maintenance type jobs around the campus. Financially, we were able to purchase mattresses for Villa Park Hope House, sent student to Washington, in process of buying soccer nets for our kids, and will sup-port the Kitchen project. Fundraising is our main source of income. We held a Spaghetti dinner last Spring, will have a Pancake Break-fast in February. Our biggest project is the $100 Club. For Sixty dollars per year, you can be part of a monthly drawing with three winners per month. Its like a monthly split the pot event, please see our brochure in the Nar-thex and please purchase a square!! We have fun while performing our mission and it gets us up and out of the house, socializing with other men with common interests. Please give us a try, looking forward to seeing you on the 29th in the Parish Hall.

CCW FALL BAKE SALE –

OCTOBER 19/20 AFTER ALL MASSES

IN THE PARISH LIBRARY

After all the leaves have been raked, there’s nothing better than some-thing home baked. Please stop by af-ter Mass to purchase a sweet treat. We will gladly accept any baked good dona-tions. However, we cannot accept any product which contains ingredients requiring refrigera-tion such as whipped cream or custard.

CCW Women’s Day of Reflection

“Finding the Grace in Transitions.” Saturday, October 26th

Our leader is Dr. Mary Amore from Mayslake Ministries.

Topic: Exploring the transitions we face in life as we get older and how change can be life-giving and grace-filled.

Mass at 8:00 AM

Coffee and Pastries Retreat begins at 9:00 AM

Light Lunch Retreat ends at 2:30 PM

Cost — $25

A CCW rep will be taking reserva-tions and money in the vestibule af-ter the Masses during the weekend of 10/19 and 10/20. For more infor-

mation or to register, call

Terry at 630-235-2966.

Collections

10/13/19—$3,807.00

TOTAL: $ 3,807.00

Your generosity and discipleship are greatly appreciated! Thank you for supporting the good work of St. John Parish!

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Rom 4:20-25; Lk 1:69-75; Lk 12:13-21 Tuesday: Rom 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21; Ps 40:7-10, 17; Lk 12:35-38 Wednesday: Rom 6:12-18; Ps 124:1b-8; Lk 12:39-48 Thursday: Rom 6:19-23; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 12:49-53 Friday: Rom 7:18-25a; Ps 119:66, 68, 76-77, 93-94; Lk 12:54-59 Saturday: Rom 8:1-11; Ps 24:1b-4ab, 5-6; Lk 13:1-9 Sunday: Sir 35:12-14, 16-18; Ps 34:2-3, 17-19, 23; 2 Tm 4:6-8, 16-18; Lk 18:9-14

THIS WEEKS EVENTS

Sunday, October 20th

CCW Bake Sale After All Masses-Library RCIA-10:00 AM—Room 112

Second Collection—World Mission Sunday

Monday, October 21st Parish Council Meeting—6:30 PM—Rectory Religious Education –6:45 PM—Classrooms

Tuesday, October 22nd

CCW Board Meeting—6:30 PM—Library

Wednesday, October 23rd Spanish Legion of Mary –6:00 PM-Library

English Legion of Mary –7:00 PM-Ministry Rm.

Thursday, October 24th Bible Study –7:30 PM-Library

Friday, October 25th

Rosary Group/Hora Santa –6:00 PM-Church

Saturday, October 26th Day of Reflection- 8:30 AM-Church/Library

Religious Education –9:00 AM –Classrooms Baby Bottles Returned

Sunday, October 27th

RCIA Reception –10:00 AM-Library Baby Bottles Returned

As we prepare for All Souls Day, St. John the Apostle Ministry of Consola on in-vites all parishioners to bring a framed photo of your beloved deceased to be placed in our church from October 19th to November 3rd. Please write your deceased loved one’s name in the book of remembrance along-side this table. Let us pray for their purifi-ca on with the assurance of one day en-tering the Kingdom of Heaven where they will join the Communion of Saints.

All You Can Eat Breakfast!

When: Sunday, November 3 Where: St. Alexander Gym Time: 7:30 am - 12:30 pm

Reporting Sexual Abuse: Anyone with reason to believe that a child has been abused or is being abused should report their suspicions to civil authorities. Contact: Illinois Department of Children and Family Services: 800-252-2873 or local police. The Diocese of Joliet Victim Assistance Coordinator is available to help victims/survivors of Child sexual abuse by a cleric, employee or volunteer of the Catholic Church. The Victim Assistance Coor-dinator will report to Bishop Conlon and coordinate efforts of pas-toral support and outreach to assist in the healing process. The Victim Assistance Coordinator can also assist in making a report to civil authorities. Contact the Diocese of Joliet Victim Assis-tance Coordinator at:

815-263-6467.

Catholic Charities’ Mobile Food Pantry is coming to your

community! ¡La Despensa de Alimentos Móvil Va a Viajar a

su Comunidad!

Wednesday, November 6th Martes, 3 de noviembre 2019

Tuesday, December 3, 2019 Martes, 3 de diciembre 2019

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330 N. Westmore Avenue, Villa Park Registra on begins at 8:30 AM. Food Distribu on from

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La inscripción comienza a las 8:30 am. La distribución de alimentos desde las 10 am hasta las 11:30 am (o hasta

que la comida se agota), llueva o truene!

Par cipants are asked to bring bags, laundry baskets, boxes, carts or wagons to transport

your food and grocery products through the line and back to your vehicle.

Pedimos que los participantes traigan bolsas, cestos de ropa, cajas, carros de la compra, o vagones para el

transporte de su comida y otros productos.

October 22nd—St. John Paul II

A movie about the Image and Message of Divine Mercy

November 1 Holy Day Mass Online for the Homebound

Is someone you love unable to join us at church for the November 1 Holy Day Mass in celebra on of All Saints Day? Please invite anyone you know who cannot get out to church to experience the spiritual comfort of this joy-filled Catholic Mass. Online video will be available at www.Hearto heNa on.org all day. (For those who can a end at church, the online liturgy will not fulfill the Holy Day Mass obliga on)

LOVE AND MERCY FAUSTINA

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One Night Only Monday Oct. 28, 2019, 7PM This groundbreaking new film “Love and Mer-cy: Faustina” follows the incredible call of St. Faustina to religious life. It captures God’s will in the painting of the Image and the effects the Divine Mercy Message has had on countless people around the world. Find a Theater/Watch Trailer/Order Tickets www.loveandmercymovie.com

Recommend ordering tickets in advance – some

theater locations have already sold out.

This month St. John the Apostle Parish will conduct its Baby Bo les for Life campaign to benefit, support and educate pregnant women facing crisis or unintended pregnancies. The funds collected through the Bo les of Life campaign sup-port the programs and services of the Waterleaf Medical Clinic and Educa on Resource Center located in Aurora. Wa-terleaf provides prac cal help; pregnancy tes ng, ultrasounds, STD tes ng and treatment as well as con nuing educa-

on and support for women in our community who would otherwise be at risk for choosing abor on. Last year with the support of churches like St. John, Waterleaf provided 1,1718 client appointments, performed 504 pregnancy tests, 563 ultrasounds and rescued 101 babies. Here’s how you can help: 1. Pick up your bo le a er Mass on Saturday, October 12th or Sunday, October 13th. 2. Take the bo le home and fill it with your hear elt financial dona on of change, cash or a check made payable to Waterleaf. 3. Return your filled bo le to church by Saturday, October 26th or Sunday, October 27th.

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Of October 19th-—October 27th

Date Intention RequestedbySaturday, 19th 8:00 AM 5:00 PM 1. The Parishioners of St. Johns 1. Corrine Altherr(+) Clemens Altherr & Debbie & Eric Soriano Sunday, 20th 9:00 AM 1. Phillip A. Ordaz (+) The Reitzel Family 11:00 AM 1. George & Harriet McBeath (+) 2. Jean Marino (+) George & Mary Ann McBeath Terry Bode 12:30 PM 1. The Parishioners of St. Johns Monday, 21st 7:45 AM 1. All Souls of Purgatory Adalilia Palencia Tuesday, 22nd 7:45 AM 1. Rey Borromeo (+) The Borromeo Family Wednesday, 23rd 7:45 AM 1. Jean Marino (+) Larry & Tita Tan Thursday, 24th 7:00 PM 1. George & Mary Jo Bode (+) 2. Jean Marino (+) The Bode Family Pat & Jerry Murrin Friday, 25th 7:45 AM 1. All the Souls in Purgatory Adalilia Palencia Saturday 26th 8:00 AM 5:00 PM 1. Irenea Felix Berto Bermejo Sr. (+) 1. Rey Borromeo (+) Josie The Borromeo Family Sunday, 27th 9:00 AM 1. Shewen Smith (+) 2. Servants of St. Joseph the Worker Erica &Family Mary Madsen 11:00 AM 1. Jean Marino (+) Marsha Scheve 12:30 PM 1. Rosenda Mesquita—Birthday Blessings 2. Aldolfo Urqviza (+) Legion of Mary Urqviza Family Oct 19 - 20 Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 9:00 AM Sunday 11:00 AM Sunday 12:30 PM

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Oct 26 - 27 Thir eth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Mass Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 9:00 AM Sunday 11:00 AM Sunday 12:30 PM

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