St. 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. Downtown 400 Cedar St. St. Charles, IL 60174 Since 1851 M ASS S CHEDULE SATURDAY 4:00 p.m. Crane Road 6:00 p.m. Downtown SUNDAY 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 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 Confession/Reconciliation SATURDAY 9:00—9:45 a.m. Downtown 3:00—4:00 p.m. Crane Road TUESDAY 6:00—7:00 p.m. Crane Road
This weekend we are in week two of our four part homily series on the Mass. We’re looking at the Introductory Rite and the Liturgy of the Word. In this bulletin piece, I’d like to share a few thoughts on Mass etiquette. I think we have very reverent liturgies at St. Pat’s, but we could use some improvement just like any other parish community. Your priests are learning and growing too! Here are some suggestions: Come early to Mass and spend some time in quiet prayer preparing your mind and heart to receive Christ in his Word and through the Eucharist. It’s a good thing to come 5-10 (or more!) minutes early and read through the readings in the missalette, or just spend some quiet time with the Lord. There are some afternoons and mornings that we have a firm resolve to get to Mass early but life happens. The important thing is that we make it a holy habit to come early. I think that brings great delight to the heart of God because he always wants to bless our lives with his presence.
Do your best to dress appropriately for Holy Mass. Americans are getting more and more casual and we certainly see that at Mass. It’s important that we realize we are in God’s house and not at the beach or at the park. It’s not necessary to dress formally like we’re going to a wedding, but nice clothing can communicate respect to God and help us to realize we are at a very important gathering.
We should always be a “child friendly” parish. It’s great to see children at Mass! For those of us who are a little older, let’s remember that we were little one’s at one time. If you find your child is getting real loud, its fine to make your way to the back until your child quiets down, and then come back into church. At both church’s we have children’s worship aides for ages 3-12 that will help them connect with the readings at Mass.
Let’s all participate at Mass. Singing the songs, praying the people’s parts of the Mass, and partici-pating with a lively spirit will make our liturgies more vibrant and alive. Even if the quality of your singing voice is less than stellar, remember that St. Augustine said that “to sing is to pray twice!”
Please stay for the whole Mass. There may be times when someone has an urgent need to leave Mass after Communion. If you don’t have an urgent need, please stay for the whole liturgy. The proper place to go after receiving the Lord Jesus in the Eucharist is back to our pew, and then to kneel down and thank him for all the blessings he generously bestows upon us. We don’t want to miss that final blessing either!
Next weekend we’ll be exploring the Liturgy of the Eucharist. The Eucharist is what makes us distinctively Catholic, and brings us all the way back to the Last Supper, when Jesus gave us the gift of himself. There are many symbols and rituals that comprise this part of the Mass, so we’ll be giving an explanation of these sacred elements. Have a great week!
In Christ,
Msgr. Steve
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The Parables of Jesus On Saturday, August 15
9:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. in Dempsey Hall Presented by John McGrath
Jesus was a master storyteller and used these brief but fascinating stories as his preferred method of teaching the truths of the Kingdom of God and a disciple’s response to it.
The Parable of the Prodigal Son to teach us about God’s forgiveness…
The Parable of the Good Samaritan to teach us who our neighbor is…
The Parable of the Talents to teach us how to use our talents and spiritual gifts in the world…
The Parable of the Sower and the Seed to teach us how to receive God’s grace and bear good fruit…
The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant to teach us about the imperative to forgive others…
The Parable to the Tax Collector and the Pharisee to teach us about the importance of humility before God…
The Parable of the Ten Virgins to teach us about the importance of being ready to meet God when our time comes…
Come spend a few hours listening to Jesus
teach us how to live as he would want us to.
John McGrath is Director of the Department of Educational Services for Diocese of Rockford, working in
the area of Faith Formation and Evangelization. He oversees the Ministry Formation Program and the
Diocesan Theological Institute which provide ongoing education for parish pastoral ministers and permanent
deacons. He is married to Cindy, his wife of 42 years, and is the proud father of 3 adult children and one grandson.
Interested in Becoming Catholic?
Have you ever thought about joining the Catholic Church?
Are you a baptized Catholic who has never celebrated First Communion or Confirmation?
Is your spouse or fiancé Catholic and perhaps you would like to share in his or her faith?
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?
If so, we’d invite you to consider entering into the RCIA process (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) which begins in September. This is the pro-cess that helps participants enter into full commun-ion with the Church at Easter. Through weekly meetings you’ll 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.
Attention All Men of the Parish! You are invited to. . .
Men Walking With Christ on Saturday, August 8th
Starting with 7 a.m. Mass, Crane Rd. Church Followed by Confession, Rosary, Breakfast & Speaker, until 9 a.m.
The Speaker will be John Morales, Director & Producer of “The 40 Film”
Call Mark Hopkinson at 847-212-8263 to reserve your seat or just show up!
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Attention All Young Adults!
The Catholic Brew, a Catholic Young Adult Group (ages 20—35), meets at St. Peter in Geneva.
Throughout the summer, it is hosting social events for young adults and topical nights at the parish.
Come meet with us on: August 14th • 7:00 p.m. at St. Peter Parish, McLoughlin Hall
Deacon Bill Johnson from St. Patrick’s will teach prayer as an action step toward having a personal
relationship with Christ and others.
For more information contact Laurie Brown, 630-232-0124, ext. 113 or [email protected].
“St. Peter Young Adult Ministry—Geneva, IL” on Facebook.
Attention College Students It’s Important to have your dorm
or apartment set up with the right stuff! It’s JUST AS Important to
have Your Spiritual Home Set Up As Well! Do you know where
the Catholic Church is on Campus? Do You know about the Newman Center?
We are residence & Catholic ministry Centers at non-Catholic Universities throughout the world. Centers provide pastoral services & ministries to
Catholic student population in our area. The Campus Newman Center of Northern Illinois
University invites you to stop by to meet us & pray with you! Visit: www.newmanniu.org,
815-787-7770, 512 Normal Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115
Peer Ministry August Events Ever wonder what Peer Ministry is all about?
The Peer Ministry Leadership Team (PMLT) application process is underway
Find out what this whole PMLT thing is all about during our upcoming “get-to-know-you events”
If you are going to be in high school, You are Invited to Join Us for one or both of the
upcoming events above. Deadline to sign up for either is Tuesday, August 4th.
Go to www.rockedbygod.net ~ High School and register on-line. Please download a Master Liability Form and bring it with you. Dunes Trip participants
need to bring money for dinner at Golden Corral on the way home (lunch and bus provided).
For complete information contact Mike Zak—Director of Youth Ministry 630-338-8050 ~ [email protected]
Illinois State Beach Park Dunes Thurs. August 6th • 11 am—9 pm
Thurs. August 13th • 4 pm—10 pm
20 Teens & 3 Adults went with Mike Zak & Msgr. Steve
to the Steubenville Summer Youth Conference.
They joined 2,000 other teens, youth ministers, chaperones
and priests for an amazing experience of God's love at
the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Youth & Family Ministry: EVANGELIZING THE PARISH ONE FAMILY AT A TIME
PEER MINISTRY LEADERSHIP TEAM Have you ever wondered who are the High School teen Counselors at Camp WOW, Retreat
Leaders at the Rocked by God Retreat, Students who speak at & perform skits during the HERE I AM LORD Conference & help out with EDGE? They are High School students from our
parish & members of St. Patrick Peer Ministry Leadership Team who have chosen to take on leadership roles within our Youth Ministry program. In doing so, they join with others to
develop leadership skills that will last a lifetime & journey with others as they seek to know Jesus Christ and His Church. The PMLT Team varies from 40 – 60 teens each year.
In order for you to be able to learn more about Peer Ministry, we are having the following special events just for High School teens to help you get acquainted with those teens who are already involved. While there is no charge for these events, you must register as we have to
arrange for transportation and food!!! Mark your calendars NOW!!!
Illinois Dunes Trip • Thursday, August 6th • 11 am to 9 pm
PMLT Progressive Dinner • Thursday, August 13th • 4 to 10 pm
ROCKED BY GOD RALLY • Friday, August 28th • 6 – 10 pm
PEER MINISTRY Night Prayer • Friday, August 28th • After the Rally until Midnight
The Peer Ministry Leadership Team Application for the 2015/16 School year is now available on-line. You can download the forms and mail in after you have completed. The Peer Ministry Application process is Open July 16th thru Sept. 10th.
FORUM Resumes Thursday, August 20th!
Complete information is on-line: www.rockedbygod.net ~ High School Mike Zak, Director of Youth Ministry ♦ 630-338-8050 ♦ [email protected]
BRING A WHITE T-SHIRT
TO TIE-DYE
WATER
ACTIVITIES
AWESOME SPEAKER
& MUSIC
HIGH SCHOOL and MIDDLE SCHOOL TEENS Start the school year right… You’re invited to our First Ever
ROCKED BY GOD RALLY
‘FIRE AND RAIN’ Friday, August 28th • 6 – 10 pm DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM from on-line:
www.rockedbygod.net ~ High School & mail or drop off to office with payment:
St. Patrick Youth Ministry, 6N487 Crane Road, St. Charles, IL 60175
$20.00 includes snacks, prizes, DUNK TANK & BON FIRE!!! Bring a White T-Shirt for TIE-DYING,
Towel, Bathing Suit, T-Shirt and Shorts
Questions? Contact Mike Zak, Director of Youth Ministry or Juli Rasmussen ♦ 630-338-8050 ♦ [email protected]
To see Pictures from Totus Tuus, Steubenville Trip & many of our youth events go to “St. Pat’s Rocked by God Youth Ministry” Facebook page
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CRANE ROAD CHURCH
Every Tuesday
7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Benediction at 8:45 p.m.
DOWNTOWN CHURCH
Every Wednesday for 24 hours
9:00 a.m. Wednesday to 8:15 a.m.
Thursday, Benediction at 8:15 a.m.
Attention Men of St. Patrick Parish!
Registration is Open for THAT MAN IS YOU!
THAT MAN IS YOU is a program for men focusing on their relationship with God & contemporary issues relevant to men.
Year One of TMIY premieres on Saturday morning, September 12th
from 6:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. in Dempsey Hall on Crane Rd. campus
TMIY consists of 13 Saturdays in the Fall. The 90-minute program consists of a light breakfast,
video and small group discussion promptly ending at 7:30 a.m. so as to not interfere with family activities.
You can sign-up online by visiting the St. Patrick Parish website http://www.stpatrickparish.org
and clicking on the TMIY link or by contacting any one of the TMIY Core Team Leaders shown below:
Poor Clare Colettine Nuns: Come and See Discernment Retreat
Do you feel called to give yourself totally to the Lord
in the contemplative life lived in the heart of the Church?
If your answer is yes, The Poor Clare Colettine Nuns of Rockford, IL are having a Come and See Discernment Retreat on August 20 — 21 (Thursday & Friday)
for high-school and college aged young ladies interested in the cloistered contemplative life.
There is no cost to participate, but space is limited. Individual Come and See visits can be scheduled anytime for women aged 16-35. For more detailed information about the retreat or to sign up, please see the
Diocesan Vocations website: rockvoc.org or call the Monastery at 815-963-7369 by August 15th. Please leave your name, age, and phone number if you wish to come.
The Poor Clare Colettine Nuns have been in Rockford since 1916 praying and interceding for the Church and the world. For more information about their community and life visit rockfordpoorclares.org
look for registration forms on the parish website,
in the RE Office and in the back of both Churches.
Our Middle School Program, entitled “EDGE” is a new program for 6th and 7th grade students. EDGE provides fun, interactive activities along with catechesis. Students will meet twice a month on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. This new program combines Religious Educa-tion with Youth Ministry! Don’t miss this engaging way to learn about the faith!
Confirmation Program Our Confirmation Program is a 2 year program
beginning in 8th grade. Students will meet 10 times during the year on Sunday evenings at the Crane
Road Campus from 6:00 to 7:45 pm. This new time will give the students the opportunity to attend class without interfering with their busy schedules. Our priests will be involved by giving talks, hearing
confessions and contributing to class discussions. Parents will be asked to attend 5 sessions with our
priests and catechists where they are educated on the same topics as their students.
P3 – 5th Grade Religious Education Classes Begin The Week Of
Sunday, September 20, 2015.
If your children are not registered in the Religious Education program, please consider registering.
CLASS FEES: Yearly fee is $150 per child,
two children $225 three or more $275 per family.
Children’s fees are waived for full-time staff (catechists, assistants,
secretaries, hall monitors and babysitters of R.E. staff).
Preschool Classes – at Crane Road Church 3 year olds (P3) and 4 year olds (P4)
Sundays at 9:45 am. (will meet during Mass)
Kindergarten Classes – at St. Patrick School, Crane Rd. Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 4:30- 5:45 pm.
1st – 5th Grade Classes – at St. Patrick School, Crane Rd. Tuesdays at 4:30—5:45 pm
Wednesdays at 4:30—5:45 pm & 6:30—7:45 pm.
EYFWJ Grades 2nd – 5th— Classes meet twice a month Wednesdays at 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
For Religious Education program descriptions, class days, times and Registration go directly to the Parish Website, Religious Education tab and print the registration form.
Mail or bring the form to the R.E. Office. For questions contact Gail Brown at
This fall over 1000 children and young people, P-3 through 9th grades, will sign up to learn more
about Jesus and the Catholic faith.
You Can Help Them Learn and Grow by Becoming a Catechist for Religious Education!
Classes are offered on Sunday evenings for Confirmation students, Wednesday evenings for
Middle school, Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons for grades K-5, Wednesday evenings for grades 1-5 and Sunday mornings for P3 and 4. As you nurture the faith for our young, you will also learn as well!
We provide you with training, materials and support.
If interested or for more information, contact: Jerry Ryndak at [email protected]
June 29 through August 7: School Office and Building Closed
August 10 through August 21: Monday – Friday: 8:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Any school related or FACTS questions can be emailed to Debbie Scurte at [email protected], 630-338-8100
Keep on Saving Labels! Please Remember to save your
UPC Labels For Education & beverage/sauce caps from participating products used. Please drop off cut labels or caps in a ziplock bag in designated boxes in the gathering area at the Downtown & Crane Road Churches. For a complete list of participating products and point values, visit labelsforeducation.com.
for voting St. Patrick Preschool ONE OF THE BEST OF THE FOX
in the Preschool Category!
We are so proud of our newest award!
Come and See why so many Parents
LOVE our Preschool!
The Preschool Office Doors are Closed for the Summer...
…but we are never far away. We are checking emails and phone messages daily & will get back to you with any questions.
Please feel free to contact us at: 630-338-8200 or [email protected]
Starting Monday, August 17th, the doors will be open
Monday – Friday from 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Preschool is Taking Donations! If anyone has any gently used preschool toys, supplies or books, we’d love to take
them off your hands. Give us a call at 630-338-8200 to make sure we are in the
office before you stop by.
Thank you so much!!
New Programs Offered
for 2015—16 School Year!
You have spoken! We have listened! We will be offering the following new programs
(in addition to our current programs):
PK2 – Without Parent M & W from 9 to 11 a.m. T & TH from 9 to 11 a.m.
This program is perfect for children who will be 2 yrs. old by September 1st, 2015 and are ready for a little time away from mom and dad! Children do NOT need to be potty trained for this class. Music, art, centers, letters, numbers and yes…
Spanish will be offered for these little youngsters.
PK4 – 5 Day M thru F from
8:45 to 11:45 a.m.
One more day of learning and fun is on the schedule for these lucky 4 & 5 year olds. The 5th day of school will be used as our “reinforcement” day. Concepts that students need more time on, or if your child is ready for advanced concepts they’ll get time to explore that here! Children need to be 4 yrs. by September 1st 2015.
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 each afternoon.
This recalls the time of Christ’s death on the cross.
Remember the Prayer Circle when you or someone you know needs prayers.
Call Mary Venneri, 630-377-0148
Weekly Mass Intentions Monday, August 3
7:00 a.m. Marie Andrea Crane Road Church
8:30 a.m. James K. Larson, Jr. Downtown Church
Tuesday, August 4 ~ St. John Vianney
7:00 a.m. Janet Holsey Crane Road Church
8:30 a.m. Clayton Janney Downtown Church
Wednesday, August 5 ~
7:00 a.m. Joan T. Lee Crane Road Church
8:30 a.m. Margaret Freeman Downtown Church
Thursday, August 6 ~ Transfiguration of the Lord
7:00 a.m. William Knopik Crane Road Church
8:30 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
Joseph Leppert
Mass in Spanish
Downtown Church
Downtown Church
Friday, August 7 ~ St. Sixtus II & St. Cajetan
7:00 a.m. Carol Roskopf Crane Road Church
8:30 a.m. Rose Marie McKay Downtown Church
Saturday, August 8 ~ St. Dominic
8:30 a.m. Sidney & Mary Cannell Downtown Church
4:00 p.m. Kathryn Serra Crane Road Church
6:00 p.m. Robert Geisen Downtown Church
Sunday, August 9
7:30 a.m. Julia Collins Downtown Church
8:00 a.m. Vickie Hupfauer Crane Road Church
9:00 a.m. Mark Slesick Downtown Church
9:45 a.m. Jack & Agnes Smith Crane Road Church
10:30 a.m. Special Intention for
The Swanson Family
Downtown Church
11:30 a.m. Stella Korman Crane Road Church
12:00 p.m. Chester Polek Downtown Church
5:00 p.m. People of St. Patrick Downtown Church
Downtown Church Saturday, August 8: 6:00 p.m. Fr. Browning
Sunday, August 9: 7:30 a.m. Fr. Browning
9:00 a.m. Fr. Browning
10:30 a.m. Fr. Browning
12:00 p.m. Fr. Browning
5:00 p.m. Fr. Loaiza
Crane Road Church Saturday, August 8: 4:00 p.m. Msgr. Knox
Sunday, August 9: 8:00 a.m. Msgr. Knox
9:45 a.m. Msgr. Knox
11:30 a.m. Msgr. Knox
This week our Downtown Church Tabernacle Candle burns:
In Memory of: Margaret Mahoney
And our Crane Road Church Tabernacle Candle burns:
In Memory of: Piroska Merai
May this light which reminds us of Jesus’ presence in the Tabernacle
welcome them into His eternal presence.
Do You Know Anyone Who is Homebound & in Need of Having the Eucharist
Brought to Them?
We have many parishioners who volunteer to bring the Eucharist to our parishioners who are homebound, living in Care Facilities, or who are hospitalized. These ministers receive training so that they can effectively minister to the elderly
who may not be able to get to Mass. If you would like to have Communion brought
to you or a loved one in our area, please contact Betty at 630-443-0161
Healing Gardens in St. Charles are open to the public
Sunday, August 9th 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Healing Gardens, a two-acre expanse of woodland and perennial gardens at Stone Hill Farm off Dean Street. The mosquito free gardens are open to the public on set dates for the purpose of enjoying the
natural wooded setting and perennial gardens.
The admission cost is $5 per person and $10 per family.
(Children are Welcome) In solidarity and to honor the journey,
Cancer Survivors are FREE. Donations of time or money for upkeep are welcome.
Please check in at the yellow and white house front porch before your walk. You are welcome to sit on the front porch where additional resources are available.
A restroom and water are available in the west tan building.
Healing Gardens is located at 37W249 Dean Street, St. Charles, IL 60175. For more information
call 630-377-1846 or visit www.healinggardensatstonehillfarm.com
Come and see the Old Silo Moon Garden, which contains all white flowers and experience the
Children's Garden that holds fun and exploration of nature for children. This month, for a small donation
to Healing Gardens visitors can pick their own bouquet of flowers to take home.
Healing Gardens is cultivated and hosted by Deborah Marqui owner of Stone Hill Farm
with her husband Buzz Marqui.
Mark your calendar for next open dates Sundays, September 13 & October 11
Groups are welcome to schedule and reserve special days to visit the gardens. Deborah also leads day retreats, hosts Silent Saturday Mornings, and is a
commissioned presenter of Centering Prayer.
“Nature will teach all you need to know about God, life and yourself. Come into the present moment and allow creation to become your Teacher and Healer,”
said Ms. Marqui.
HEALING GARDENS at
STONE HILL FARM
Have You Been Widowed?
Wondering how long it takes before things begin to look better?
Wondering how to move forward with your life?
Then Consider Attending one of these
Retreat Workshops For Widowed
Men & Women, Presented by
Joyful Again! A Widowed Ministry
August 1 & 2 at Mary Queen of Heaven Church,
426 N West Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
October 24 & 25 at Nazareth Retreat House,
717 North Batavia Avenue, Batavia, IL 60510
Space is Limited — Please Register Early
Contact: Joyful Again! A Widowed Ministry
Reverend Laz, Exec. Director or Charlotte Hrubes, Director Call 708-354-7211 or e-mail: [email protected]
www.joyfulagain.org
Memorial Mass for
Deceased Children
Wednesday, August 26th
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. Msgr. Steve will be the presider. This Mass is for anyone who has lost a child recently or in the past. Join us for refreshments after Mass.
Please keep all of our military personnel and families in your prayers:
BM2 Patrick Hogan
SPC Dominick Lullo
A1C Joe Lullo
PFC John P. Little
SGT Timothy Morgan
SGT John M. Patton
Sgt Andrew Perry
Capt Jillian Rigert
CPO Gary Ronzheimer*
PFC Dan Serra
2ndLt. Andrew Slade
Amn Erin Nicole Sholfer
A1C Ryan Swanson
Sea Jessica M. Tobolski
Capt Christine Zoerlein
*currently or soon to be deployed +wounded warrior
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].
John Bagwill
Nancy Brunton
Bonnie Fasano
Marian Prayer Group
Tuesday evenings, 7:30 p.m. Downtown Church ♥ To Jesus through Mary — Join us!
Sunday, August 2 7:00 a.m.—Hispanic Retreat (DT) 7:00 a.m.—Hispanic Youth Retreat (DT-Rempe) 9:15 a.m.—Parish Choir Rehearsal (CR) 9:45 a.m.— Liturgy of the Word for Children (CRC) 11:30 a.m.— Liturgy of the Word for Children (CRC) 1:00 p.m.—Baptisms (DT) 4:30 p.m.—Hispanic Confessions / Mass (DTC)
Monday, August 3 9:00 a.m. — Light of the World Small Group (DT) 7:30 p.m.— Boy Scouts (CR)
Tuesday, August 4 1:00 p.m.—Senior Chair Exercise (DT) 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.— Confessions (CRC) 7:00 p.m.—Hispanic Ministry Choir (DT) 7:30 p.m.—Marian Prayer Group (DTC)
Friday, August 7 7:30 a.m. — Coffee Klatch (CR) 2:00 p.m. — AA (DT) 7:00 p.m. — AA (DT School)
Saturday, August 8 7:00 a.m.—Men Walking With Christ (CR) 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.— Confessions (DT) 3:00 to 4 p.m.— Confessions (CR)
DT—Downtown Church ; CR—Crane Road
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
Upcoming Weekends:
September 11—13 in Crystal Lake, IL October 23—25 in Brookfield, WI November 20—22 in Rockford, IL
EARLY REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED For information & to Register Go to
alifetimeoflove.org or call 888-574-5653
“St. Paul said, “you should put away the old self...and be renewed in the spirit of your
minds, & put on the new self, created in God’s way in right-eousness & holiness of truth”. Find out God’s way for your
marriage . Attend a Marriage
Weekend
The Pope’s Practical Tips for Helping the Environment
From the Observer Newspaper June 26, 2015
“Everything is connected. Concern for the environment thus needs to be joined to a sincere love
for our fellow human beings and an unwavering commitment to resolving the problems of society.
~Laudato Si’, on Care for Our Common Home” (n.91)
• Challenge technical solutions • Work to revise solutions to problems • Reduce, reuse, recycle • Slash pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions • Protect safe drinking water sources • Use biodegradable products
• Create biological corridors for migrating species • Protect biodiversity • Landscape communities with eye
to beauty and greenspaces • Practice organic farming without chemical use • Support construction of energy efficient homes • Visit natural areas & parks for trips
• Help people to connect in neighborhoods • Stay positive, slow down, recover real meaning of life
Diocese of Rockford MINISTRY FORMATION PROGRAM
For lay men and women interested in deepening their knowledge of faith and sharpening their skills for serving God’s people.
Looking for some Spiritual CDs for this summer? Check the Lighthouse kiosks for some suggestions.
Here are just two to check out.
Emotional Virtue
Drama-free relationships… do they exist?
Today's dating scene is more complicated than ever, especially with social media, texting, and endless pressure of the world's expectations. Learn how to navigate through the confusion and discover the freedom that comes from living a virtuous life. Sarah Swafford is the founder of Emotional Virtue Ministries, and speaks to teens and young adults about how to live a drama-free life. She lives in Kansas with her husband and children.
The Dead Sea Scrolls
Dr. John Bergsma is an Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville, and was a Protestant pastor for four years before converting to the Catholic Church. In this enlightening talk, Dr. Bergsma shows how our respect for the traditional canon of Scripture, as well as our understanding of the Catholic Faith, can be greatly enhanced by the Dead Sea Scrolls - the greatest archaeological discovery of all time.
