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ST PAUL THE APOSTLE Catholic Church and School 18 Woodlawn Joliet, Illinois 60435 815-725-1725 www.stpauljoliet.com March 3, 2013
ST PAUL THE
APOSTLE
Catholic Church and School
18 Woodlawn Joliet, Illinois
60435
815-725-1725
www.stpauljoliet.com
March 3, 2013
St. Paul the Apostle
Saturday, March 2 4:30 PM Larry Dolinsek Sunday, March 3 7:30 AM Bernard Zola 9:00 AM Matthew Klika 10:30 AM The People of St. Paul the Apostle Monday, March 4 7:30 AM Agnes Skolds Tuesday, March 5 8:30AM Joseph Kozar Wednesday, March 6 7:30AM John Bedesky
Thursday, March 7 7:30 AM Dr. Elmer Stephen Special Intention for Joseph Ladone Friday, March 8 7:30 AM Mona Stephen Saturday, March 9 4:30PM Martin Luksic John Bedesky Next Sunday March 10 7:30 AM Ann & Earl Maddus 9:00 AM Elayne Devine 10:30 AM The People of St. Paul the Apostle
Reflection on Stewardship Embracing a simpler lifestyle
enables us to live more generously. Feb. 17, 2013 $15,563.00
(This amount includes Direct Donation) Budgeted per week: $17,500.00.
NEXT WEEKEND�’S LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS TIME READERS EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS
Saturday, March 9 4:30 PM C. Hinkleman/ A. Devine M. Schlegel, N. Pultorak, P. Wilda, C. wilda, P. Larranaga, J. Militello, G. Wheeler Sunday, March 10 7:30 AM L. Deiss/ L. Hoffman C. Lehman, K. Briick, L. Briick, A. Prock, C. Schultz, K. Burla, S. Stukel 9:00 AM B. Papp/ R. Papp D. Bailey, T. Bailey, L. Nichols, M. Walsh M. Kucek, M. Kucek, S. Smith 10:30 AM C. Nowak/ M.L. Crossen B. Bodach, P. Bodach, M. Knorr, C. Knorr, J. Spence, N. Louck, G. Egizio
Next Weekend�’s Servers: Saturday, March 9 4:30 PM B Hinkleman/ L & Serrato/ M Misischia Sunday, March 10 7:30 AM O & G Yaklich/ J Scherf 9:00 AM J Blake/ E Molnar/ M Blenck/ I Todd 10:30AM J Bolek/ J McGinnis/ G Underhill/ N Brozyna
Weekday Mass: Mon-Fri 7:30 AM (Tues, 8:30 AM during school year) Saturday Vigil: 4:30 PM Sunday Mass: 7:30,9:00,10:30 AM Holy Day Masses: Variable-check bulletin. Reconciliation: Sat 3-4 pm or by appointment. Baptism: Usually 2nd Sunday of the month after 10:30am Mass. A preparation meeting for parents is mandatory. Call the parish office for details Weddings: Engaged parishioners must contact the parish office at least 6 mos. prior to intended date, and before making any arrangements. RCIA: Classes from September to Easter for those interested in becoming Catholic. Becoming a Parishioner: Please contact the parish office to register All Are Welcome!
Parish Office: 815-725-1527 Parish Fax: .................. 815-730-9907 School: 815-725-3390 Religious Education 815-725-6927 Youth Ministry: 815-730-8599 RCIA (Roberta Lemke) 815-725-1403 Parish Email: [email protected]
Rev. Gregory Rothfuchs, Pastor x240 Rev. John Belmonte, S.J., Resident x230 Rev. James Lennon, Weekend Celebrant Deacon William Bevan, III Lynne Passarella, Parish Secretary x200 Denise Rowan, Business Manager x203 Mary K. Robbins, Principal x401 Sr. Karen Marie Lanigan, O.S.F., D.R.E. x301 Jeremy Hylka, Liturgical and Youth Minister x320 Tanya Rand, Dean of Devel.&Mrktg. x201 Raymond Kaufmann, Director of Music
Third Sunday Third Sunday in Lentin Lent
March 3, 2013March 3, 2013
Dear Brothers and Sisters, As we continue this �‘Year of Faith�’ in our Catholic Church I wanted to take this opportunity to discuss briefly the Seven Sacraments of our Church. This is the second part of my series called the Sacraments. Last month we looked at Bap-tism, Confirmation and Eucharist and today we will discuss Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick. As Christians, we know we are sinners. Although Baptism washes away our sins, it does not make us perfect. We still sin, even after Baptism, and we still need forgiveness for those sins. After Jesus�’ Resurrection, he prepared His Apostles to lead His Church, with power and authority, including forgiving sins. (John 20) The confession of sins not only meets our religious obligation, but it resolves the deep human need for psychological healing. Venial sin harms our relationship with God while mortal sin breaks the communion. The only way to restore that communion when broken is through God�’s forgiveness. And all we have to do to receive that for-giveness is to confess our sins honestly and ask that they be forgiven. There are no sins or collection of sins which can-not be forgiven in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Because Jesus gave His Apostles the authority to forgive and retain sins, the Church uses that power to bring Christians back into a right relationship with God. Only a priest who has re-ceived the authority from the Church can pronounce the forgiveness of sins in Christ�’s name (in persona Christi). God, in His wisdom, understood not only the depths of sin to which man could fall, but He also understood the unique human need for forgiveness, so He blessed mankind with this Sacrament. There are few joys to equal the sense of purification that arise in the heart of the repentant sinner after a good confession. Olive oil was the universal healing medium of the ancient world. Oil was used to anoint kings and to heal wounds in the Old Testament. As the New Testament clearly indicates, oil was used to heal the sick. The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick reminds us that this Sacrament is not solely for those preparing for immediate death, but also should be offered to those suffering from advanced age, those facing a serious operation, life-threatening illness or a turn for the worse from a serious illness. Jesus Christ left His healing power to His disciples, and anointing with oil has always been part of the healing ritual. (Mark 6) The Church continues to exercise that healing power today by anointing the sick. When our prayers for healing seem not to be answered, we should remember that suffering for Christ is a privilege. Through the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, our sufferings share in the suffering of Jesus on the Cross. When we are near death, the Sacrament prepares us to face that final struggle with strength and grace. Remember to keep the faith, know the Truth and spread the Good News of Jesus Christ to all you meet. As this Year of Faith continues, try to do everything you can to pray, learn, study and reflect on the teachings of our Catholic Church! In Christ, Jeremy Hylka
Parish News St. Paul�’s Youth Ministry
(FOLLOW) New members are always welcome.
You must be confirmed and/or in high school! Contact Youth Minister Jeremy Hylka at
815-730-8599 or [email protected] Website: www.stpaulyouth.com
Facebook: St. Paul�’s Youth Ministry Joliet Tues., March 5 FOLLOW Night with Bible Lecture from 5:30 to 9:00pm. Sat., March 9 DAYBREAK from 9:30am to 12:30pm.
R.E.P. NEWS In need of information about
Our Religious Education Program? Please call the REP office at 815-725-6927
On Sunday, March 10 and Monday, March 11 St. Paul's Religious Education Program will once again present FLAG. The topic for this FLAG will be "God Calls People To A Way Of Life (Vocations). All REP families must register for either the Sunday session (11:45 am until 2:15 pm) or the Monday session (5:45 -8:15 pm). All parishioners are invited to join the REP families in studying this topic. Please call Sr. Karen's office at 815-725-6927 for information or to register. This weekend the Medina family will carry the Offertory gifts at the 4:30 pm liturgy, the Tellez family at 9 am and the Allen family at 10:30. Next weekend, the Gregurich family will offer the gifts at the 4:30 Mass, the Costa fam-ily at 7:30 am and the Ida family at 10:30. A reminder to all 7th graders, both school and REP, that the second essay for Confirmation 2014 is due on Mon-day, March 4.
WANTED: All St. Paul�‘s Families 5th annual
Mary Marconi scholarship fundraiser (Full-or partial tuition scholarships to benefit other St. Paul students with a sick parent or sib-
ling.)
Thursday, March 7, 2013 5:30-9pm Come see our boys & girls basketball teams
challenge each other 6:00-6:30 5th grade 6:45-7:15 6th grade
7:30 �– 8:45 7th and 8th grades
9pm raffle winners announced
Entry fee (including athletes) $5.
Lots of great raffle items (Xbox kinect, Bike, portable dvd players,
IPAD, and many more specialty item baskets�…)
-All regular raffle tickets $5 each
-50/50 drawing $5 per ticket
or 6/$20 Full concession stand hotdogs,
pizza, nachos Bring your whole family and stay for a night
of fun and fellowship.
HELP WANTED St. John the Apostle Parish in Villa Park, IL is seek-ing a weekend music director capable of playing the organ, and directing an adult choir. Must be availa-ble for four (4) weekend Liturgies, as well as, playing for weddings and funerals. This is a part time un-benefited position. Interested applicants should contact Reverend Felipe DeJesus Lagaretta at [email protected]. Corpus Christi Parish in Carol Stream, IL is seeking to fill a full-time Parish Secretary/Bulletin Editor. The Parish Secretary will be responsible for greeting parishioners, answering parish phones and directing them to the appro-priate staff member. As the Parish Secretary this position will perform various secretarial functions and assist the Pastor as required. As the Bulletin Editor they are respon-sible for the intake of bulletin articles and assemble in bul-letin in appropriate manner, as well as, design and layout of the weekly parish bulletin, with the approval of the Pas-tor. To view the full job description visit www.dioceseofjoliet.org under �“Employment�”. Qualified applicants may apply directly to Reverend Robert Hof-fenkamp at: [email protected]
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Thursday, March 7 7:30am Mass Church 8:00am Eucharistic Adoration Church 2:00pm School Stations of the Cross Church 3:00pm Children�’s Choir Church 3:30pm Youth Ministry Cluster Mtg. Convent 3:45pm Interviews with Diana A 3 6:00pm Girl Scouts Molnar A 2 & 3 6:30pm Adult Choir Church 7:00pm Spirit & Truth Convent/Church Friday, March 8 7:30am Mass Church 8:00am Eucharistic Adoration Church 1:15pm Renew�—Catholicism Series Tower Room 4:00pm Fish Fry Gym/A 4 7:00pm Stations of the Cross Church Saturday, March 9 12:00pm FLAG All School & AC 3:00pm Confessions Church 4:30pm Vigil Mass Church 5:30pm Music Ensemble Church Sunday, March 10 7:30am Mass Church 9:00am Mass Church 9:00am RCIA Convent 9:00am FLAG All School & AC 10:30am Mass Church 11:30am Baptisms
Sunday, March 3 7:30am Sunday Mass Church 9:00am Sunday Mass Church 9:00am RCIA Convent 10:30am Mass Church 12:00pm Basketball Conference Tourn. Gym Monday, March 4 7:30am Mass Church 8:00am Eucharistic Adoration Church 5:15pm REP Classes All School Bldg. 7:00pm A A Meeting School Hall 7:00pm RE Catechists Meeting A 4 Tuesday, March 5 8:30am Mass Church 5:00pm Youth Ministry Convent 6:30pm Boy Scouts # 15 School Hall 7:00pm Athletic Executive Board Meeting A 2 7:30pm Athletic Board General Meeting A 2 7:30pm Baptismal Prep A 1 Wednesday, March 6 7:30am Mass Church 8:00am Eucharistic Adoration Church 5:30pm Paulites Social A 4
Pray for the Sick Please remember the following people in your prayers who are seriously ill
or who are suffering from long-term illnesses:
For the most current calendar information please go to www.stpauljoliet.com
Patricia Balla Erin Bartel Gerri Bertino Mason Briese Patricia Burda Noemi Canales Gerard Colagrossi Laura Criel Sally Drauden Jean Fabich
Mary Patricia Fischer Fr. Marty Gabel Judith Gahala Harn Family Bernie Hastings Sami Henderson Ann Juhlmann Michael Lapikas Helen Locher Carol Malnar
Shirley Max Helen Meyer Terry Meyer Robert Miller Betty Modlin John Mowbray Francis Murphy Jeanie Nunuue Kurt Palmer Kay Prock
Elizabeth Ratkovich Amy Remallard Lisa Savero Barbara Schreiner Richard Schreiner Tony Simone Louis Toka Sal Ventura Nancy Zimmer
EVERY FRIDAY EVENING AT 7:00PM FEB. 15TH THROUGH
MARCH 22ND
FISH FRY FRIDAYS AT ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE
GREAT FOOD DINNER SERVED 4-7PM
THE PAULITES
MARCH PROGRAM
Date: Wednesday, March 6h, 2013 Time 5:30 P.M. Place St Paul the Apostle Parish Center 130 Woodlawn Avenue Joliet, IL 60435 Menu: Corned Beef and Cabbage, boiled potatoes and dessert prepared by Lillian Cepon Hot and Cold Drinks
Entertainment: Mr. & Mrs. Abraham Lincoln are coming to dinner with us. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Payment must be made by Thursday, Feb. 28th Cost $ 8.00 Member $ 9.00 Non-Member - (Guest) Member____________________________ Paid ________
Member____________________________ Paid ________
PRAY THEY RETURN HOME SAFELY
PRIESTS FOR LIFE Cardinal Justin Rigali, in the annual Mass for Life in Washington DC in 2007, commented on the Roe vs. Wade decision that legalized abortion on Jan 22, 1973. He called it a misguided use of judicial power exercised in the name of the authority resting in the people of the United States of America.�” He went on to say, �“Each passing year con-firms us in the pain of recognizing the violence inflicted upon millions and millions of unborn children and even partially born children in our land. It is important that this truth be acknowledged, that repentance be sincere, and that effective means be taken to stop this grotesque tragedy, while preventing it from being repeated in the future. At the same time each passing year confirms us in new hope for the future. As people of prayer, we are moved by the words of Saint Paul, who says: "we have set our hope on the living God" (1 Tim 4:10). The word of God and His commandments encourage us in our efforts, and they certainly inspire the rising generation to form new attitudes and assume a fresh commitment to the cause of life.�”
Judges Needed for High School Speech and Debate Tourna-ment at the University of St. Francis. On March 4-6 several hundred homeschool students will gather at the University of St. Francis, Joliet, Illinois, for a three day speech and debate tournament. Students compete in ten different speech events and two styles of debate events. We need several hundred judges! It's a 2 1/2 to 3-hour time commitment which includes a brief orientation and refreshments in our hospitality room. To register go to www.ncfca.org and click on "Judges" in the upper right hand corner. If you have any questions please con-tact Theresa Schuhriemen at [email protected]. For "Referred By" please put "Saint Paul the Apostle".
Join us once a month from 7:30-9:00pm in room A4 of the
Activity Center!
St. Paul the Apostle Liturgical Ministry
More info contact Jeremy at [email protected]
or 815-730-8599
The next session is March 5, 2013 Intro to the NT and Gospels:
Incarnation of Christ
BIBLE STUDY SERIES
St. Thomas More Lecture Series Kicks-Off a New Season
Historic St. Joseph Parish, 416 N. Chicago St., continues in its mission to provide �“Faith Development and Continuing Education for Peo-ple of all Faiths�” through the annual St. Thomas More Lecture Series. Four diverse speakers are headlining the Lecture Series this year. The Lecture Series runs for four consecutive Wednesdays from 7:00- 8:30 PM. The lectures are open to the public; free admission.
March 6 ~ Brother Loughlin Sofield
(Speaker & Consultant, Member of the Mis-sionary Servants of the Most Holy Trinity)
�“Compassionate Forgiving�”
March 13 ~ Fr. Matthew Pratscher (Pastor- St. Francis Xavier, Joliet)
�“The Church and the Media�” Prelude music beginning at 6:30 PM
ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE
'We need volunteers to assist each night for our 4 day Lenten Mission from March 17-20. Please see the table in the Narthex with instruction and sign-up sheets. Thank you for your cooperation and help!!
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, instituted this year �“The Year of Faith�” to provide an intentional time for Catholics to deepen our faith in Christ. So during this Lenten season, we are invited not so much to think of what we will �“give up,�” but more, to think about how we will enhance, renew and develop our relationship with Jesus. Along with parishioners throughout the United States, I invite you to participate in CRS Rice Bowl as a way to encounter Jesus through others, espe-cially the most vulnerable around the world. Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS acts as our hearts and hands in nearly 100 countries, easing suffering and providing hope and assistance to people in need. Through CRS Rice Bowl we will pray together; give things up, or fast, in solidarity with those who hun-ger; learn about our global community and the chal-lenges of hunger and poverty around the world; and give sacrificial donations to those in need. Your par-ticipation in this program will help so many of our brothers and sisters around the world, by helping improve agriculture in Burkina Faso, stopping tuber-culosis in East Timor, offering early childhood edu-cation in Lesotho, providing clean water in Pakistan and many other ways. At the end of Lent, the sacrifices saved in your Rice Bowls will be collected by your parish and sent to support the work of Catholic Relief Services world-wide as well as to support local hunger alleviation efforts in our diocese. Last year, $63,081.34 total was collected with 25% for the Local Rice Bowl $15,770.34 and the remaining $47,311.00 for Na-tional Rice Bowl. Thank you in advance for your consideration of CRS Rice Bowl as part of your Lenten practice. Your prayers and contributions during this holy sea-son do make a difference.
God bless you.
Most Reverend R. Daniel Conlon Bishop of Joliet
