JOB Joliet Official BulletinVol. 46, No. 8 SEPTEMBER 2015

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE BISHOPChrist Our Hope Magazine Appeal (p. 77)World Mission Sunday (p. 78)FROM THE CHANCELLORSecond Collections List (p. 79)Catholic Directory (p. 79)October Count (p. 79)Offerings (p. 79)CHILD & YOUTH PROTECTIONPGC DVD Translated (p, 79)Facilitator Training (p.79)DELEGATE FOR RELIGIOUSCelebration of Religious Life & Jubilee (p. 79)New Religious (p. 79)Religious with Information Change (p. 79) DIACONATEDiaconate Formation Class (p. 80)Rite of Candidacy (p. 80)Rite of Acolyte (p. 80)DIVINE WORSHIPHoly Saturday Night (p. 80)Order of Celebrating Matrimony (p. 80)EVANGELIZATIONFoundations of Faith Sessions (p. 81)FAMILY MINISTRYWorld Meeting of Families (p. 81)Peer Support Group Facilitator Training (p. 81)FOCCUS Training (p. 81/82)

Ministry of Consolation Training (p. 82)FINANCE OFFICEParish Financial Annual Reports (p. 83/84)Parish Financial Bulletin Reports (p. 84)HUMAN DIGNITYWord of Life Series (p. 84)40 Days For Life (p. 84)Day of Remembrance for the Unborn (p. 84)Respect Life Events (p. 84)Mission to Bolivia (p. 84/85)RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICEBiblical Institute (p. 85)VOCATIONSMen’s Discernment Group (p. 85)Supper With the Sisters & Bishop Siegel (p. 85)Seminarian Baseball Cards (p. 85)JAVA (p. 85)YOUNG ADULT & YOUTH MINISTRYNational Catholic Youth Conference (p. 86)Kairos High School Retreats (p. 86)Life Teen Parish Training (p. 86)Diocesan Jr, Hi Day (p. 86)Sr. Night with Popple (p. 86)Great America Days (p. 86)Joliet College Retreat Team (p. 86/87)Join the Retreat Team (p. 87)The Newman Connection (p. 87)INSERTS (p. 87)

Tree of Light Infant Memorial Mass (p. 82)Annulment Process Information Day (p. 82)Joyful Again (p. 82/83)Natural Family Planning (p. 83)Engaged Encounter (p. 83)Marriage Encounter (p. 83)Retrouvaille Weekend (p. 83)

76

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE BISHOP

CHRIST IS OUR HOPE MAGAZINE APPEAL

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

As Catholics, God is ever present sacramentally in our lives, always offering His love and mercy. But in a world of constant change where our news is filled with gloomy headlines, sometimes it’s easy to forget that. We need to remember that no matter how the world changes, we still have our faith to turn to and, more importantly, someone to turn to—our Lord, Jesus Christ.

That’s why Christ Is Our Hope magazine was created—to help spread the Good News! Our diocese produces this monthly magazine to help us understand better our faith and remind us that we can bring more love to the world by our actions and faithfulness to Christ’s teachings.

By reaching out to every registered household with this magazine—around 170,000 households in all—my hope is these wonderful stories of people’s journeys in their faith will help guide you in your journey as disciples of Christ and inspire you to evangelize and to be more charitable to those in need.

Please help me to continue to spread the Good News! Your generous donation will assist Christ Is Our Hope magazine in reaching everyone with a message of hope and love. Simply mail your gift with the pledge card provided or drop it into the collection basket at your parish the weekend of September 26th and 27th.

Thank you in advance for sharing the Good News with others! Please visit the diocesan website, www.DioceseofJoliet.org, to view past issues of the magazine.

May God bless you and your loved ones.

Most Reverend R. Daniel ConlonBishop of Joliet

The collection should be taken on the weekend of September 26-27. Please remit all proceeds to the Chancery Finance Office (16555 Weber Road, Crest Hill 60403) as soon as possible.

**Note to Bulletin Editors: Please do not place this letter in your bulletin before September 19-20.

77

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY

My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Every year we remember in a special way our Baptismal call to mission as we celebrate World Mission Sunday, this year on October 18. On this Sunday, we will gather at the Eucharist, as will Catholics throughout the world, in a spirit of love for Evangelization so that, through our prayers and concrete acts of solidarity, the gift of faith may be shared with all. This year’s celebration is further enriched as we mark the 50th Anniversary of the Second Vatican Council’s Decree on the Missionary Activity of the Church (Ad Gentes) which proclaims, “The pilgrim Church on earth is missionary by its very nature,” reminding us that all of us are called to be on mission.

In his message for World Mission Sunday, Pope Francis writes, “Mission is part of the ‘grammar’ of faith, something essential for those who listen to the voice of the Spirit who whispers ‘Come’ and ‘Go forth.’ Those who follow Christ cannot fail to be missionaries…”

On World Mission Sunday, as our diocesan family joins our brothers and sisters around the world, responding to the voice of the Spirit, we connect with our world on mission: …with Africa, where six million children receive an education in some 16,000 Church-run elementary schools …with Asia, where those who are sick are provided with loving care at 5,000 Catholic hospitals and small clinics …with the Americas, where catechists travel to remote areas to bring the Good News of God’s great love to families …with Oceania, where young men are supported in their studies for the priesthood, to bring the Lord’s healing hope and peace to those in need …with Europe, where new churches are being built to welcome faith communities, renewed after years of persecution.

Your financial help on World Mission Sunday, offered in the collection for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, supports such efforts in 1,150 young mission dioceses in our world, reaching the poorest communities with a message of hope and healing, mercy and peace. Additionally, beginning this year, a portion of your gift will be used to support our own diocesan mission efforts as we reach out to the poorest of the poor in Bolivia, the Philippines, Uganda and the Navajo Nation. Each year medical and construction teams, as well as teams of university students, travel to these places as representatives of our diocese, and perhaps of your parish, to work in partnership with local dioceses and religious communities, bringing hope and assistance to our brothers and sisters in need. Pope Francis emphasizes that “mission is a passion for Jesus and at the same time a passion for his people.” Let us have that same passion this World Mission Sunday, as we share the joy of the Gospel and help the poor by our fervent prayer and through generous hearts!

May God bless you and your loved ones.

Most Reverend R. Daniel Conlon Bishop of Joliet

For more about this important celebration of the universal Church, please visit the special World Mission Sunday web site: www.IAmAMissionary.org. On that website, you will find information as well about continuing the celebration for the Missions all throughout the year!

78

The collection should be taken on the weekend of October 17-18. Please remit all proceeds to the Chancery Finance Office (16555 Weber Road, Crest Hill 60403) as soon as possible.

FROM THE CHANCELLORSECOND COLLECTIONS LIST: The Second Collection dates are available at: http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/siteimages/chancerytribunal/JOB/2014-2018second-collections.pdf

CATHOLIC DIRECTORY: Forms for the Official Catholic Directory sent from P.J. Kenedy & Sons, are due at the Chancery the last week of September.

OCTOBER COUNT: Parishes are asked to conduct an actual count of attendance (including children) at Mass on all the weekends of October.

OFFERINGS: According to Provincial Guidelines, the maximum amount of offering asked on the occasion of a funeral is $150, and on the occasion of a wedding is $500.

CHILD &YOUTH PROTECTIONhttp://dioceseofjoliet.org/ct/sectioncontent.php?secid=13 PGC DVD TRANSLATED: The Virtus Protecting God’s Children 3.0 DVD has been translated into Vietnamese, Korean, Portuguese and Polish. To order the new translations, complete the order form found at (http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/siteimages/chancerytribunal/OYCP/VIRTUSorder_form20150825.pdf. The cost of each DVD is $35.

FACILITATOR TRAINING: The next Virtus Protecting God’s Children facilitator training is scheduled for October 17 & 18 in Chicago. Attendance is required on both days. To register, contact Nancy Ferencik (nferencik@dioceseofjoliet.org or (815-221-6118). All parishes/schools/agencies are encouraged to have at least 2 facilitators.

DELEGATE FOR RELIGIOUShttp://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/cr/sectioncontent.php?secid=8CELEBRATION OF RELIGIOUS LIFE & JUBILEE: The Celebration of Religious Life/Jubilee will take place on Saturday, October 3, at the Blanchette Catholic Center. If a residence for religious did not receive an invitation, one member is asked to contact Nancy Ferencik (815-221-6118) no later than September 19.

NEW RELIGIOUS:  Religious entering the Diocese as an employee or resident are to click on the following http://dioceseofjoliet.org/siteimages/cr/CHANGE_OF_RESIDENCE.docx, complete the applicable forms and send to delegate@dioceseofjoliet.org

RELIGIOUS WITH INFORMATION CHANGE: Religious currently residing in the

79

diocese whose ministry or contact information has changed, are asked to click on the following link http://dioceseofjoliet.org/siteimages/cr/CHANGE_OF_RESIDENCE.docx, download the applicable forms, save the forms to their computer, insert any revisions, and send the forms to delegate@dioceseofjoliet.org.

DIACONATEhttp://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/diaconate/DIACONATE FORMATION CLASS: The Diocese of Joliet Diaconate Formation Program will be accepting applications from September through December for the Diaconate Formation Class of 2020. The application will be available from the diaconate website: www.dioceseofjoliet.org/diaconate. Preliminary classes will begin in spring of 2016.

For more information, please contact the Office for the Diaconate at diaconate@dioceseofjoliet.org or (815-221-6174).

RITE OF CANDIDACY: The Rite of Candidacy for the Class of 2018 will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, September 11 at St. Mary Church in Mokena. Priests are invited to concelebrate and deacons are invited to attend and vest (alb and diocesan stole).

RITE OF ACOLYTE: The Rite of Acolyte for the Class of 2016 will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, October 16 at St. Joan of Arc Church in Lisle. Priests are invited to concelebrate and deacons are invited to attend and vest (alb and diocesan stole).

DIVINE WORSHIP http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/odw/ HOLY SATURDAY NIGHT – THE EASTER VIGIL: The first Mass of Easter, the Easter Vigil, falls between nightfall of Holy Saturday, March 26, 2016 and daybreak of Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016. The General Norms for the Calendar Year and the Calendar, no. 21 states:

The Easter Vigil, during the holy night when Christ rose from the dead, ranks as the “mother of all vigils”. Keeping watch, the Church awaits Christ’s resurrection and celebrates it in the sacraments. Accordingly, the entire celebration of this vigil should take place at night, that is, it should either begin after nightfall or end before the dawn of Sunday.

The sun sets at 7:10 p.m. in the Joliet area on Saturday, March 26, 2016. In light of this, the Easter Vigil may begin at 7:30 p.m. (this will insure that it is night when the Easter Fire is lit).

ORDER OF CELEBRATING MATRIMONY: The Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments has confirmed the English translation of the Order of Celebrating Matrimony with the recognitio dated June 29, 2015. When the standard review of the text is completed, Archbishop Joseph Kurtz, USCCB President, will issue a decree establishing the implementation date. The Order will be published in English

80

and Spanish.

The Bishop’s Committee on Divine Worship and the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions has prepared workshops to assist with the implementation of this Order. Information about workshop locations will be published.

EVANGELIZATIONhttp://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/ec/ UPCOMING FOUNDATIONS OF THE FAITH SESSIONS can be found at: http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/layformation/subsectioncontent.php?secid=11&subsecid=23September 14, 7:00 p.m., St. Pius X, Lombard - Prayer/Session 1September 17, 7:00 p.m., St. Pius X, Lombard - Evangelization/ Session 1September 22, 7:00 p.m., Holy Family, Shorewood - Sacraments/Session 1September 23, 7:00 p.m., St. Elizabeth Seton, Naperville – Moral Life/Session 1September 29, 7:00 p.m., Holy Family, Shorewood- Sacraments/Session 2October 1, 7:00 p.m., St. Pius X, Lombard - Evangelization/Session 2October 7, 6:30 p.m., St. Ann, Channahon - Sacraments/Session 4October 8, 7:00 p.m., St. James, Glen Ellyn – Sacraments/ Session 1October 8, 7:30 p.m., Our Mother of Good Counsel, Homer Glen- Sacraments/ Session 1October 12, 6:00 p.m., St. Paul, Joliet - Prayer/Session 1October 13, 7:00 p.m., Holy Family, Shorewood- Sacraments/Session 3October 13, 7:00 p.m., St. Matthew, Glendale Heights -Evangelization/Session 1October 14, 7:00 p.m., St. Dominic, Bolingbrook - Methods/Session 1October 15, 7:30 p.m., Our Mother of Good Counsel, Homer Glen -Sacraments/ Session 2October 22, 7:00 p.m., St. James, Glen Ellyn - Sacraments/Session 2October 27, 7:00 p.m., Holy Family, Shorewood - Sacraments/Session 4October 27, 7:00 p.m., St. Matthew, Glendale Heights - Evangelization/Session 2October 28, 7:00 p.m., St. Dominic, Bolingbrook- Sacraments/Session 1

To schedule these adult faith formation events, contact: layformation@dioceseofjoliet.org.

FAMILY MINISTRYhttp://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/familyministry WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES:  The World Meeting of Families with Pope Francis is from September 22 to September 27 in Philadelphia. See www.worldmeeting2015.org for information regarding radio and television broadcasts and for downloadable materials. 

PEER SUPPORT GROUP FACILITATOR TRAINING: On September 12, at the Blanchette Catholic Center, a facilitator training will be held for divorce, bereavement, and other hurting/healing support groups. The training is for those who are new to facilitating small group sharing sessions as well as for those who wish to review their skills. Agenda items include the role of the facilitator, communication, listening skills, support group ground rules, dealing with challenging situations and practice. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. Training starts at 9:00 a.m. and

81

concludes at 4:00 p.m. The $20 fee covers continental breakfast, lunch, and a manual. Registrations are due September 4. Call for more information (815-838-5334). Or see (http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/siteimages/chancerytribunal/JOB/PeerSupportGroup2015Flyer.pdf

FOCCUS TRAINING: The FOCCUS Pre-Marital Inventory is part of the marriage preparation process for all engaged couples in the Joliet Diocese. There will be a one-day training for FOCCUS on Saturday, October 3 at the Blanchette Catholic Center from 9:00

a.m. to 3:00 p.m. New Fourth Edition FOCCUS manuals will be available for the price of $50.00 each. The charge of $10 per person includes lunch and refreshments.

http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/siteimages/chancerytribunal/JOB/FOCCUSFlier-Current.pdf or call (815-838-5334).

MINISTRY OF CONSOLATION TRAINING: A three-part bereavement workshop will be held for persons who are new to this ministry. Attendance at all three sessions is required. Focus areas will include the grief process, communication skills, setting up the parish program (including the Order of Christian Funerals), caring for the minister, and support groups. Call for more information (815-838-5334). Dates: Saturday, October 10; Saturday, October 17; Saturday, October 24Time: October 10 and 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and October 24 from 9:00

a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Check-in is at 8:30 am on all three days.)Place: Blanchette Catholic CenterCost: The $75 fee covers participant manuals, handouts, continental

breakfast and lunch on October 10 and 17, and continental breakfast on October 24.

Register: Register by September 25. A brochure/registration form is available athttp://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/siteimages/chancerytribunal/JOB/2015TrgBrochure.pdf

TREE OF LIGHT MASS: All families and individuals are welcome to attend the Tree of Light Infant Memorial Mass at the Blanchette Catholic Center on Sunday, November 8 . This liturgy, celebrated by Father James Lennon, will remember babies who have been lost through miscarriage, stillbirth, infant death, other pregnancy losses or early childhood death. At 2:00 p.m., a special tree blessing ceremony commemorating these babies will precede the Mass. Family members may wish to arrive at 1:30 p.m. to sign in and to gather in the chapel. A reception with light refreshments will be served immediately following. See http://conta.cc/1JvnL I g , call (815-838-5334) or go to http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/siteimages/chancerytribunal/JOB/TreeOfLight2015flier.pdf to register. Please call if unable to attend but would like a baby remembered.

ANNULMENT INFORMATION DAY: Fr. Joseph Tapella, the Judicial Vicar of the Joliet Diocesan Tribunal, will conduct an annulment information seminar, on Saturday, November 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Blanchette Catholic Center. Those

82

interested in petitioning for annulment, those already in the process, and those who are just curious are welcome to attend. The annulment process will be explained and questions will be welcomed. This day does not start the process but offers a friendly atmosphere to learn what annulment means and what is entailed in the process. Attendees will experience a review of the annulment paperwork. Kindly pre-register by November 6. A $25 fee includes morning coffee, lunch, and a binder with handouts. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. For information and/or to register, please call (815-838-5334) or http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/siteimages/chancerytribunal/JOB/AnnulProcessDay-CURRENT_FLIER.pdf .

JOYFUL AGAIN!: Joyful Again is a two-day program for widows and widowers who want to resolve the grief they feel inside and begin to live again after the death of a spouse. The weekend employs a series of video presentations, followed by facilitated small group

discussion and private reflection time. Through this process, individuals gain new insights and receive encouragement and support. Trained facilitators, who have been widowed themselves, help with the weekend and the discussions.

The Fall/Winter retreat weekends will be on November 14-15; January 16-17 and March 5-6 at Alvernia Manor located at Our Lady of the Angels, 13820 Main St, Lemont . For more information, to register, or for other dates and locations, call Charlotte Hrubes (708-354-7211) or check the web at www.joyfulagain.org.

NFP: The Joliet Diocesan Natural Family Planning Program teaches the Billings Ovulation Method (BOMA) of NFP. These two-session classes in English and Spanish are offered for a fee of $50 per couple. Parishes may also arrange on-site classes. ▪Blanchette Catholic Center: Two-session classes in English are held on the first and third Tuesdays of the month from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. To register or for information, contact instructor Karen Buchert at kbuchert@dioceseofjoliet.org or ( 630-551-1712). ▪St Dominic Parish, Bolingbrook: Two-session classes in Spanish are held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. To register or for information, contact Lupita Sorich at (815-735-8439). ▪Presence St. Mary Hospital, Kankakee: Classes in English are held on the second Friday of each month from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The second session is arranged individually. Classes are offered in Spanish by appointment. To register or for information, contact Lupita Sorich at (815-735-8439).▪St Joseph Church, Addison: Two-session classes in English are held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. Two-session classes in Spanish are by appointment. For class times, to register or for information, contact Edna Pasillas at (630-279-6553 x 101) or email rpasillas5@gmail.com. Independent NFP providers also offering instruction: Creighton FertilityCare www.fertilitycare.org; Couple to Couple League (CCL) http://ccli.org; Chris & Michele Gonzales, Harrisburg Sympto-Thermal Method NFPwithCandM@gmail.com or (847-922-5124).

CATHOLIC ENGAGED ENCOUNTER: Sessions in English at the Portiuncula Center for Prayer, 9263 W. St. Francis Road, Frankfort are: September 11-13; November 7-8. See www.jolietee.org for information and registration. Call (815-221-6246) for information about sessions in Spanish.

83

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER IN ENGLISH: Sessions in Elk Grove Village are: October 9-11; December 11-13. For reservations, call (630-577-0778) or go to applications-joliet@alifetimeoflove.org .

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER IN SPANISH: For dates and reservations, please call Gabriela & Javier Vargas (630-621-8984 or 630-621-8978).

TROUBLED MARRIAGES: A Retrouvaille weekend for troubled marriages will be held from September 11 to September 13. Call for reservations (708-802-1830) or see www.retrouvaille.org for other dates and locations.

FINANCE OFFICEhttp://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/finance/PARISH FINANCIAL ANNUAL REPORTS:  Forms for preparing parish financial reports for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015 are available on the Finance Office web page at http://dioceseofjoliet.org/financeparish/content1.php?secid=4.  Completed reports, due by

Friday, September 4, can be mailed to the Diocesan Finance Office or emailed to dojreports@dioceseofjoliet.org .  Please contact a member of the Diocesan Finance Office Audit Staff (815-221-6100) with any questions.

PARISH FINANCIAL BULLETIN REPORTS: A bulletin template, as approved by the Presbyteral Council, is available on the Financial Policies web page at http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/financeparish/sectioncontent.php?secid=6 under Section C-1 Parish Financial Reports. In addition, the Excel file versions are available on the Finance Office web page at http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/financeparish/content1.php?secid=3 .

Please note there are two formats available: C-1.1 for larger parishes and C-1.2 for smaller parishes having departments with only one employee. These are recommended minimum reporting requirements upon which parishes are encouraged to expand.   According to diocesan policy, the annual report should be published in the bulletin as soon as possible after year end but no later than December.

HUMAN DIGNITYwww.dioceseofjoliet.org/humandignity/RESPECT LIFE WORD OF LIFE SERIES: Parishes are asked to use one Intercession for Life, per Sunday Mass and one bulletin brief, per Sunday bulletin for September. See: http://www.usccb.org/about/pro-life-activities/word-of-life/index.cfm.

40 DAYS FOR LIFE: The 40 Days for Life campaign, from September 23 to November 1, is a community-based campaign that draws attention to the evil of abortion through

84

the use of a three-point program: prayer and fasting, peaceful vigil, and community outreach. Volunteers are needed to pray at abortion clinics. See: http://40daysforlife.com.

NATIONAL DAY OF REMEMBRANCE: A national day of remembrance for the unborn will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 12 at Resurrection Cemetery in Romeoville. Guests include Bishop Joseph Siegel and Fr. Thomas Loya. A solemn prayer service will be held simultaneously at gravesites around the country where abortion victims have been buried, as well as at many other memorial sites dedicated in their honor. Contact Deacon Timothy Woods (815-806-0066) or deacontimewoods@gmail.com.

EVENTS:▪September 19, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., Monthly witness at Planned Parenthood, 3051 E. New York St., Aurora. See: http://fvfapp.org/.▪See http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/life/sectioncontent.php?secid=3 for parish sponsored events.

MISSIONSMISSION TO BOLIVIA:  Persons feeling a call to reach beyond their immediate sphere of influence can discern their call to mission by attending an informational meeting at 7:00 p.m. on October 15 for the Medical/Construction/Outreach Bolivia Mission at the Blanchette Catholic Center. The mission to Bolivia will be April 2 through April 16.For more information

contact the Office for Human Dignity at (815-221-6258) or missions@dioceseofjoliet.org.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/reo/BIBLICAL INSTITUTE: In September, the Joliet Diocesan Biblical Institute is registering new students for classes at Assumption Parish in Coal City on Tuesday nights 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. and at St. Matthew Parish in Glendale Heights on Thursday nights 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. The focus in Year Two will be New Testament Foundations. Classes begin mid-September. Registration deadline is September. For more information, including a brochure and registration form, go to http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/reo/sectioncontent.php?secid=22.

VOCATIONShttp://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/vocations/MEN’S DISCERNMENT GROUP: All men age 17 and older are welcome to the Men’s Discernment Group. There will be time for prayer and a discussion based on the book, To Save A Thousand Souls by Fr. Brett Brannen. Books will be provided for those who do not already have one. RSVP to Fr. Burke at vocations@dioceseofjoliet.org or (815-221-6171). The next meeting will be held on September 13 from 2:00p.m. to

85

4:00 p.m. at the Cathedral in Joliet. Enter through door #23 and go to the Blessed Sacrament Chapel.

SUPPER WITH BISHOP SIEGEL: Single catholic females in their teens or young adult women are invited, as well as their parents, to enjoy prayer and pasta with Bishop Siegel, and explore religious life with sisters of the Joliet Diocese on Thursday evening, October 1 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at St. Margaret Mary Parish, 1450 Green Trails Drive, Naperville. RSVP by September 28 to Sr. Claire Vandborg, CLVand@aol.com or (630-868-2904). Sponsored by JAVA (Joliet Area Vocation Association) at www.vocations.com.

SEMINARIAN BASEBALL PRAYER CARDS: The Serra Club of DuPage County is once again printing seminarian baseball cards for the 2015-2016 seminarians. Each baseball card will feature one of the seminarians with his picture and name on the front of the card, and important data on the back (birthday, seminary address, parents’ names, prayer for vocations). What a great way to promote interest in vocations! To order seminarian baseball cards, call George Carr at (630-665-0994) or CarrGeoJo@gmail.com.

JAVA: Members of JAVA, men and women religious from the Diocese of Joliet, are available and willing to speak at a parish school, religious education program, donut Sunday or other event in order to promote vocations.  If interested, please contact the Vocation Office (815-221-6171).

YOUNG ADULT & YOUTH MINISTRYhttp://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/yaym/ NATIONAL CATHOLIC YOUTH CONFERENCE (NCYC): A conference for high school youth will be held from November 19 to November 22 in Indianapolis. The conference is a wonderful way for youth to grow in their faith with over 20,000 other

Catholic youth! Cost will be approximately $450.00 for registration, hotel and transportation. Registration deadline is September 25. After this date, there will be an

additional $50.00 late fee until October 26. Contact the Youth Ministry Office at ym@dioceseofjoliet.org or (815-221-6235) or go to www.ncyc.info.

KAIROS HIGH SCHOOL RETREATS: The diocese is now organizing Kairos retreats for students who attend public high schools. The next retreat is scheduled from October 23 to October 25 at the Carmelite Spiritual Center in Darien. Contact the Youth Ministry Office at ym@dioceseofjoliet.org or (815-221-6235).

LIFE TEEN PARISH TRAINING: This training will be held on September 12, from 8:00 86

a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at St. Jude Parish in New Lenox. Registration is due on September 3 (before September 3: $20; after September 3 or at the door -- lunch not guaranteed: $25).

For more information, contact the Youth Ministry Office at ym@dioceseofjoliet.org or (815-221-6235).

DIOCESAN JUNIOR HI DAY: Junior Hi Youth Day will be on Sunday, October 4 at Notre Dame Parish in Clarendon Hills and is open to students in grade 6 through 8. Popple will provide the main speakers and workshops. To register, see http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/ym/content1.php?secid=59. For more information, contact ym@dioceseofjoliet.org or (815-221-6235).

SENIOR HIGH NIGHT: Senior High Night will take place Sunday, October 4 at St. Scholastica Parish in Woodridge. The night will feature Popple, Kyle and Dan, who are full-time musicians and speakers. They will share their unique blend of comedic-acoustic-fun-loving music and their passion for the faith. To learn more about them, see: http://www.popple.us/ . Cost for the evening is $5.00 beforehand or $10.00 at the door. Contact the Youth Ministry Office at ym@dioceseofjoliet.org or (815-221-6235) for more information GREAT AMERICA DAYS: The Youth Ministry Office has discounted Six Flags Great America Fright Fest tickets available for October 10, 11 or 12. The cost per ticket is $34.00 for general admission to the theme park only. For tickets or more information, contact the Youth Ministry Office at ym@dioceseofjoliet.org or call (815-221-6235).

JOLIET COLLEGE RETREAT TEAM: The Youth Ministry Office has a team of college-aged men and women who are prepared to deliver a variety of different models of retreats to parish youth programs (grades 6 -12).  Programs can be customized according to parish needs. To request a retreat team, contact the Office at ym@dioceseofjoliet.org   or call (815-221-6235).

JOIN THE RETREAT TEAM: The Office of Young Adult and Youth Ministry is seeking more college-age men and women to be part of a team that will offer retreats for junior high and high school students at parishes around the diocese.  The staff will provide training and support. Team members will be given a stipend for each retreat. For more information, contact Paul Mach at ym@dioceseofjoliet.org or (815 221-6235)

THE NEWMAN CONNECTION: The Newman Connection is a program that can help connect students with the campus ministry and Newman Centers at colleges and universities around the country. Pastors, youth ministers, teachers, DREs and volunteers can become ambassadors for a parish to the Newman Connection by registering graduating seniors so campus ministry staff can be in contact with them. Go to www.newmanconnection.com/ambassador2015 .

INSERTS Virtus Materials Order Form

87

http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/siteimages/chancerytribunal/OYCP/VIRTUSorder_form20150825.pdf

FOCCUS Training Registration Formhttp://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/siteimages/chancerytribunal/JOB/FOCCUSFlier-Current.pdf

Tree of Light Memorial Mass Registration Formhttp://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/siteimages/chancerytribunal/JOB/TreeOfLight2015flier.pdf

Annulment Process Information Day Registration Formhttp://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/siteimages/chancerytribunal/JOB/AnnulProcessDay-CURRENT_FLIER.pdf

88