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St. Patrick, Kankakee ~ a Viatorian Parish PENTECOST SUNDAY MAY 20, 2018
Ordinary People ~ Pentecost People
Lord, life is a mystery, far too deep for us to fathom … far too large for us to grasp.
We are just ordinary people seeking to make each day something special
and hoping that in some way our lives might have meaning, might count.
And so we recognize that we need so much.
We need wisdom and strength. We need compassion and courage.
And we turn to you as the source of what we need.
What a surprise it is to discover that you are within us!
In Jesus, you have stepped into our world.
By your Spirit, you have stepped into our hearts.
How often we have missed this hidden treasure inside us.
Yes, we are just ordinary people,
but we are in your image, and we are filled with your Presence.
Forgive us for our blindness and for our neglect of the gifts
with which you have so generously blessed us.
We pray all this through Christ our Lord. Amen. John van de Laar
THIS WEEKEND!
Come over before and after
the weekend Masses
to drop off your donations for our
Annual Spring Clothing
and Household Goods Drive!
This weekend - May 19 / 20 -
the Salvation Army truck will be on the East parking lot.
Someone will be there before and after the weekend Masses
to help you unload your donations!
FILL THE TRUCK and help others!
ST. PATRICK CHURCH, 428 SOUTH INDIANA AVENUE, KANKAKEE, IL 60901
Let us ask ourselves:
Why do you and I not act
as someone who has God within us?
Well, like anything planted so deep,
the Spirit's presence must have time to make its way
into our actions, our words, our deeds.
Whenever we find patches of charity or joy in ourselves,
or patience and kindness,
or the ability to endure hardships and injuries,
whenever we are drawn toward mildness and modesty,
then we can surely know that the Holy Spirit is at work.
No, it is not heavy winds and tongues of fire, as in former days.
But it is the same Spirit of Jesus and of the Father
that has been bestowed throughout history.
Can we open our minds and hearts to it? John Foley, SJ
This Week:
Monday, May 21
Tuesday, May 22
Wednesday, May 23
Thursday, May 24
12:00 Adoration until 5 p.m.
5:00 Vespers and Benediction
Friday, May 25
Saturday, May 26
Sunday, May 27 TRINITY SUNDAY
10:00 Little People’s Church
Bulletin Sponsor of the Week
Leiser Furniture Thank you for your continued
and generous support!
For Reflection … “To each individual the manifestation of the
Spirit is given for some benefit.” ⬧ Were Vivaldi
and Michelangelo given gifts solely for their
own pleasure? ⬧ For whose benefit were they
given? ⬧ What are your gifts and for what benefit
are they given to you and those around you? ⬧
Are you confident that the Spirit is with you? ⬧
How important is the Holy Spirit to you?
Please Pray for These Men and Women
Serving in the Military …
Synthia Dorsey, Dustin Foltz, Kelton Gifford,
David Hodak, Nathan Hornback,
Joseph Jordan, Henry Kijewski,
Matthew Lanasa, Troy Martin, Sarah Miller,
Keith Mulholland, Justin Phelps, John T. Raimondo, Scott Riegel,
Daniel Ryan, Andrew Ryan,
Erik Schultz, Gregory Smith, Jessica Smith,
Michael Widhalm, and Brandi Zinnel.
Be with them, Lord, and keep them safe!
PLEASE REMEMBER
THE FOOD PANTRY!
Are we open to God’s surprises?
Or are we closed and fearful
before the newness of the Holy Spirit?
Do we have the courage
to strike out along the new paths
which God sets before us,
or do we resist,
barricaded in transient structures
which have lost their capacity
for openness to what is new?
Pope Francis
A Stewardship Moment … Today we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit, the birth of the Church
and the beginning of its mission in the world. Pentecost Sunday reminds us that our lives are
filled with the Holy Spirit and that God has accomplished creative things in us through this gift.
We have been entrusted with this great gift of the Holy Spirit. Envelope Number 384. Now is a
good time to ask: Are we being good stewards of this gift? What creative things have we done
to glorify God’s accomplishments in us?
MANDALA MEDITATION at One Heart, One Soul
Many civilizations have used mandalas as a focus in meditation and mandala
coloring books have become popular in our own culture. Another form of mandala
meditation is to make a mandala of your own. Through painting and drawing
mandalas, we allow our right brain creative selves to come out. Often the process leads to
constructive healing and insight into our lives. So, come away for a Time of Prayer with
Presenter Alice Sparks, on Thursday, June 7, from 9 a.m. - 12:00 noon. We will gather at the
One Heart, One Soul Spirituality Center’s lower level at 2041 W. State Route 113, Kankakee.
Sponsored by the Servants of the Holy Heart of Mary. A Free Will Offering will be accepted.
To Register or For More Information, please call (815) 935-0800 or just stop by.
On behalf of the faculty, staff, students, alumni, and families of Bishop McNamara Catholic
School, we THANK YOU for your support of our 34th Annual Dinner Auction. Your
generosity positively impacts our students each and every day. When you give to Bishop
McNamara, it has an enormous impact on our ability to enhance our standards of excellence.
This year's paddle raise helped fund STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
enhancement initiatives for Bishop McNamara students of all ages. STEM offers a cohesive
learning environment based on real-world applications.
We sincerely appreciate your support!
Mark and Kim '87 McDermott, 2018 Chairpersons
Terry Granger '76, President
Volunteers Spread the Good News!
St. Patrick’s Religious Education Program
for the 2017-18 year
came to an end last week.
We want to take this opportunity to say
THANK YOU to the Catechists, Catechist’s Aides, and REP Staff
for all they do for the children of our Parish.
Grade 1
Sue Skudlark
Grade 2
Marilyn Mulcahy
Theresa Martin
Grade 3 / 4
Deb Deprest
Lou Byrne
Grade 5 / 6
Marielena Varela
Grade 7
Dave Kelly
Maggie Gay
Grade 8
Eileen Kregor
Mary Finks
Coordinator
Marcia Brown-Medina
Secretary
Tina Ronnenberg
Helpers
Joshua Medina
Jennifer Razzano
Judith Brenner
We give thanks to God always for all of you,
remembering you in our prayers, unceasingly calling to mind
your work of faith and labor of love and endurance in hope of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3
The Annual CCW Banquet was held Tuesday at THE
DEPOT in downtown Kankakee, with the delicious
meal catered by The Longbranch of L’Erable. Margie
Suprenant and Karleen Yohnka co-chaired the event.
Tables were decorated with antique teapots filled with
spring flowers. Woman of the Year Loretto Cowhig
was honored for her parish and civic involvement. In a
light moment, last year’s Woman of the Year, JoAnne
Schwade passed on the tiara! Father Peeters drew the
names of those “Bake-less Food Sale” supporters who
each won a Baker’s Square pie certificate. The winners
were: Thomas Marcotte, Patrick McNeely, Mulholland
Family, Andrea Steinke, Judy Surprenant, and James
Truelove. Father Peeters was presented with a check
from the CCW to use for special projects.
Thank You to everyone who worked to provide such a lovely evening!
ST. PATRICK CHURCH, KANKAKEE, IL. (815) 932-6716.
Liturgical Ministers Schedule. Please arrange for a substitute if needed. MAY 26 / 27 4:00 P.M. 7:00 A.M. 10:00 A.M.
SERVERS A. Gilbert J. Mulholland
T. Gilbert M. Mulholland
C. Scott C. Kuntz
LECTORS T. Schultz M. Spilsbury B. Yohnka
EUCHARISTIC H. Chaney D. Arseneau L. Cowhig
MINISTERS J. Fender J. Boyd P. Germano
J. Menard D. Boyd J. Germano
USHERS C. Denault G. Flageole W. McCarty P. Swanson R. Hartman
R. Skelly J. Regnier P. Holohan J. Wertz D. Glenzinski
G. Piatt S. Drassler B. Grasser T. Marcotte
S. Berg A. Parkinson M. Born M. Spilsbury
LITTLE PEOPLE’S CHURCH L. Anderson / J. Trudeau
SACRISTANS S. Purcell / J. Conway
Please pray for the sick and the dying,
and all those who mourn the loss of a loved one.
Also, let us remember in prayer the homebound
and those in nursing homes or hospitals.
Prayer Line … Call (815) 933-6877
MASS INTENTIONS
Monday, May 21
7:15 Martha Jones
Tuesday, May 22
7:15 Thomas & Joanne Lambert as they
celebrate their Wedding Anniversary
Wednesday, May 23
7:15 Dennis E. Januski
Thursday, May 24
7:15 Parishioners & Benefactors
Friday, May 25
7:15 Elaine Ziemer
Saturday, May 26
7:15 Donald J. Dominick (Ann.)
4:00 Patrick Simmons (1st Ann.) /
Al Keller (Wed. Ann.) /
John Kennedy as he
celebrates his birthday
Sunday, May 27
The Solemnity of the Holy Trinity
7:00 Melvin Born (Birth. Ann.)
10:00 Denise Varboncouer /
Bill Worth /
Martha Jones
MEMORIAL CANDLES
The Holy Family Candle burns for
the intentions of Georgina Rowan and Family.
The Blessed Sacrament Candle burns for
the intentions of Marlene Huot.
here is much emphasis on notoriety and
fame in our society. Our newspapers
and television keep giving us the
message: What counts is to be known, praised,
and admired, whether you are a writer, an
actor, a musician, or a politician. Still, real
greatness is often hidden, humble, simple, and
unobtrusive. It is not easy to trust ourselves
and our actions without public affirmation. We
must have strong self-confidence combined
with deep humility. Some of the greatest
works of art and the most important works of
peace were created by people who had no need
for the limelight. They knew that what they
were doing was their call from God, and they
did it with great patience, perseverance,
and love. Henri Nouwen
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Rectory Offices ......... (815) 932-6716 fax (815) 932-2585Parish E-mail [email protected] Website ...............................stpatrickkankakee.com
CLERICS OF ST. VIATORPastor ......................................... Fr. John N. Peeters, CSVIn residence ........................... Fr. Donald R. Wehnert, CSV
Fr. Fredy Santos, CSV
CONGREGATION OF NOTRE DAMEAdult Ed. / Faith Formation .......... Sr. Theresa Galvan, CNDHomebound Ministry ............... Sr. Helen Kavanaugh, CND
Administrative Assistant .............................. Denise SchielBusiness Manager ............................................ Linda Born Pastoral Associate ....................................Marilyn Mulcahy Director of Music ......................................Amy SchneiderYouth Ministers ................................Ken & Michelle Barrie
(815) 427-8130Religious Ed. Coordinator ...............Marcia Brown-Medina
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