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480 S. PARK BOULEVARD · GLEN ELLYN, ILLINOIS 60137 | PHONE: 630.469.7540 | FAX: 630.469.7590

OUR PARISH MISSION STATEMENT As members of Christ’s family,

through St. James the Apostle Parish, we:

the Lord by proclaiming His Word and

celebrating His Sacraments,

by learning more about God’s loving plan for us,

to the call of Christ by sharing our talents, gifts and our love,

to the universal community by loving and serving our neighbors.

CLERGY (630) 469-7540

Very Rev. David J. Hankus, D. Min., Ph. D. PASTOR [email protected] ext. 203

Rev. John Sebahar PASTOR EMERITUS

MINISTRY CENTER (630) 469-7540

Visit our website: www.stjamesge.org

Follow us on Facebook: St James the Apostle Parish in Glen Ellyn Illinois

Monday - Wednesday 8:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Thursday 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Friday 8:30 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Pat Mooney DIRECTOR OF [email protected] MUSIC MINISTRY ext. 207

Gina Wiedman DIRECTOR OF [email protected] YOUTH MINISTRY ext. 208

Rubi Garfias PARISH SECRETARY [email protected] ext. 201

Lisa Gilligan COORDINATOR OF [email protected] COMMUNICATIONS, LITURGY & SAFE ENVIRONMENT ext. 205

ST. JAMES SCHOOL (630) 469-8060

www.stjamesge-school.org

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Paul Kirk PRINCIPAL [email protected]

RELIGIOUS ED OFFICE (630) 858-5646 [email protected]

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. AND DURING CLASS SESSIONS

Lisa Weesner COORDINATOR [email protected]

WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday Vigil | 4:00 P.M. Sunday | 9:00 & 11:00 A.M.

WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE

Monday - Thursday Daily Mass | 8:00 A.M. Friday Communion Service | 8:00 A.M.

HOLY DAY MASS SCHEDULE

On the Holy Day | 8:00 A.M., 12:15 & 7:00 P.M. UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

CONFESSIONS

Saturday | 2:30 - 3:30 P.M.

Sunday, February 16, 2020 | Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

The Present and the Future

When we analyze the overall themes of the Gospel, one thing we discover: they speak of the

present and the future. Jesus tells us that those who enjoy luxury and material wealth now have

received their reward and those who are poor and hungry, will inherit the Kingdom of God. It seems

that those who have a difficult life now are promised a much better one in the world to come

(heaven), and those who are having a good life now, should not expect a reward in the future. Does

that mean that the poor are automatically guaranteed a place in heaven and the rich are automatically

denied entrance into heaven?

Ultimately, we will be judged according to how much we loved God and our neighbor in the

time we were given here on earth. Poor and rich alike who hear the Gospel must, as best they can,

imitate the life of Christ. Our Lord reminds us, though, that we have responsibilities toward each

other in this world. We must do whatever we can to help those who have less, and make sure that

our resources are distributed fairly and justly. The “haves” and “have nots” must live together in this

world and the former must be willing to share with the latter.

At the end of this life, rich and poor alike must give an account of their lives. Rich and poor

alike will be admitted into heaven if they have lived a good and holy life here on earth. Let us make

sure that we care for each other, especially those in need and let us be grateful for all that we do have.

We share with others according to our ability. Indeed, all good gifts come from God!

Father David

| February 16, 2020 | Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

February 16, 2020 | Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time |

February is Food Collection Month

for Glen Ellyn Food Pantry

Thank you St. James members for your strong

support which enables the pantry to furnish food

to low income families, seniors, single parents,

people with disabilities and the homeless. From

the beginning of the year until November of 2019,

5,310 bags of food were distributed (18% more

than were distributed in 2018).

Food donations will help fill our shelves. Time

donations help assist clients, stock our shelves

and enable us to pick up food donations from our

local business partners. Money donations will

allow the pantry to purchase milk, eggs, meats,

paper and hygienic products.

Food Items

Please see our display boards in the narthex for more information. Envelopes are also available

for monetary donations which can be mailed to the GEFP or dropped in the church collection

baskets. Donations of non-perishable foods may be dropped off in the Coat Room at church

or brought to the Glen Ellyn Food Pantry located in the Grace Lutheran Church, 493 Forest

Ave., Glen Ellyn.

Thank you, members of St. James, for your commitment and support in helping to feed those

facing hunger. We pray God will bless you!

Most Needed Products:

Ketchup

Coffee

Cooking Oil

Chicken Broth

Mayo

Toilet Paper

Flour

Peanut Butter


Parish Prayer List If you would like to add a name to the parish prayer list, please contact Rubi at: [email protected] or call her at 630.469.7540, ext. 201. Thank you!

Nicholas Affatato Olivia Aliga

Antonia Ambubuyog Mike Asani

Jason B. Jennifer Baker Enzo Bernabei Karen Bjanki Lydia Boyer Ken Bucheit

Mac Arthur Butler Neil Carey

Michael Chachula Rose Chachula Natalie Chavez

Adam Chrzastek Anthony V. Coco

Agapita Collo Joel L. Collo

Maxine Coman Myrna Comstock

Bishop Conlon Mary Ann Contafio

Annette Cooke Donna Cooke

Rosemarie Cooke Nora L. Cote Frank Cruz

Charlie DeMory Georgianna DeMory

Tony DeMory Nick DiFruscolo

Tim Dobie Jodi Dombock

Melinda Dragicevich Phoebe Fajardo

Mary Lou Fehlen Mary Ellen Finnane Bernie Finnegan Sarah Fitzgerald

John Flanyck Johnny Fong Alex Fosco

Larry Foster James Frasier

Vanessa Frazier Rob Fruit

Darlene Galgan Edward Galvin

Don Michael Grabiec Robert Gunter

Susan Hagensee Sharon Harbert

Lucille Highsmith Jay

Josh Hobson John Jackson

Gail Johnsen John Keating

Josefina Kellogg Michael Kidney Patricia Klein Marie Kohler

Alan Kurpiewski Lou LaBuda Peter Lajoice Frances Lang

Joan Leakakos Robert Lenger

Felomina Lezada Woody Lindauer

Zosimo Lim Todd Lohenry

Mae Fr. Art Maher

Mel Marini Louise McIntyre

Louis Montana Sr. Leticia Moreno

Mary Motto Art Moxley

Geri Moxley Joseph Mulcare Pat Mulcrone Jean Murphy

Fr. Jim Murphy John Murray Nik Nguyen Ted O’Brien Edwin Obien Karl Obien

Peggy O’Reilly Fr. John Ouper

Carolyn Patterson Charmaine Patterson Patricia Patterson

James Pelletiere Samantha Pelletiere

Toni Pereira Debbie Phillips Ernesto Pojas

Milagros Pojas Thomas Radic

Roberta Rainville Cora Reda

Gabrielle Reese Peter Regula

Jordan Richards Angela Rinaldi

John Rossi

Rose Rudnick Colleen Sabel

Christiana Salameh Steven Salata

Carol Sandowski Natalie Jane Santos

Sharon Sassone Bobbie Saverino Ginny Saverino

Russ Schauer Glenn Schroerder Fr. John Sebahar

Wanda Slupik Cindy Smetana Margo Smetana Marie Sobecki

Dexter Sondrik Grace Stasi Joan Szabo

Mike Taurmina Sheila Tomazewski

Maria Tomczak Ronald Townsel Frank Trankina

Fred Tsai Nora Tsai Joan Turos

Joseph Turos Gabriella Urban Andrew Ursitti

Zoraida Vazquez Florencio Vergeldedios

Socorro Vergeldedios Alexander Joseph Yee

Rosita Yee Chok Yu

Donna Wagner Carol Williams

Ann Wilson Mary Winter

Paulette Wolski

We Offer Our Prayers “Whoever believes in me, even if they die, will live.”

Joseph Mrumlinski

Worship Ministries

The Altar Server Ministry at St. James the Apostle is looking for 1-2 adults to assist the Ministry Coordinator in the training of our new servers. The role of “Assistant Parent Trainer” is an easy way to volunteer your time to help get our children prepared to take on the role of Altar Server for our parish community.

The commitment is small, so it can easily fit into your existing schedule. The largest time commitment would be during our server training days in March, which consists of two days, Saturdays, for two hours each day, 12-2 P.M. No experience is necessary, however you must completed the Protecting God’s Children program before beginning.

Please contact Nicole Geissal, Altar Server Ministry Coordinator, if you are interested or would like further details. She can be reached via e-mail at [email protected] or by phone at 847-921-1753. Thank you!


Readings for the Week

Monday: Jas 1:1-11; Ps 119:67-68, 71-72, 75-76; Mk 8:11-13 Tuesday: Jas 1:12-18; Ps 94:12-13a; 14-15, 18-19; Mk 8:14-21 Wednesday: Jas 1:19-27; Ps 15:2-4ab, 5; Mk 8:22-26 Thursday: Jas 2:1-9; Ps 34:2-7; Mk 8:27-33 Friday: Jas 2:14-24, 26; Ps 112:1-6; Mk 8:34 — 9:1 Saturday: 1 Pt 5:1-4; Ps 23:1-3a, 4-6; Mt 16:13-19 Sunday: Lv 19:1-2, 17-18; Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10, 12-13; 1 Cor 3:16-23; Mt 5:38-48

Saints and Special Observances

Sunday: Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: The Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order; Presidents’ Day Friday: St. Peter Damian Saturday: The Chair of St. Peter the Apostle; Washington’s Birthday

[ STEWARDSHIP NOTE FOR TODAY ]

Happy are they who hope in the Lord! As good stewards, firmly grounded in that hope, may we bear fruit in due season – assisting the poor, feeding the hungry, and consoling the sorrowful whenever we have the chance.

The collection amount for February 8/9 is $10,706.25

The ACH collection amount for

January 2 - February 7 is $12,393.00

The Preserving of Father’s House collection amount for January 2 - February 7 is $1,942.00

Your generosity is greatly appreciated and needed!

Be Kind and Merciful through the 2020 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal

All parishioners will receive a mailing from the Diocese of Joliet this month about the 2020 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal (CMAA). Our annual appeal is vitally important to not only the diocese, but also to our parish as well. The CMAA supports 30 ministries that benefit every parish and allow us all to Be Kind and Merciful to the most vulnerable in our community. 70 percent of any amount we raise over our parish goal will be returned to us. This is a great opportunity for our parish! Please review the materials and then prayerfully reflect on your gift to this year’s annual appeal. If you do not receive a mailing from the diocese about the CMAA, please contact the parish office.

Administration Ministries

Lent Begins on Ash Wednesday: February 26, 2020

Masses will be offered at: 8 A.M.*, 12:15 P.M., 5 P.M. & 7 P.M.

*please note: our school children will be present

Collection of Old Palms Begins Next Weekend

Beginning next weekend, parishioners are invited to bring in their old palms and place them in one of the baskets located on a table by the St. James statue. We will properly dispose them for you.*

*According to the Code of Canon Law, blessed items are not to be discarded in a trash can, but treated with respect (cf. #1171). At Mass these palm branches were set apart by a blessing from the priest and made into a “sacramental,” an object that is meant to draw us closer to the celebration of the seven sacraments. Throwing them in the trash ignores their sacred purpose and treats them like any other object we no longer need. We will burn them in order to properly dispose of them. This type of disposal honors their sacred purpose and returns them to the earth in a dignified way.


Christian Education Ministries

With both of our Youth Ministry programs growing, we can sure use some additional help. If you have some extra time that you'd like to give in discipleship, we would love to talk to you. We are looking for college age and up to be extra hands for our YM Nights. If you are interested, contact Gina at [email protected] or call her at 630-469-7540 x208 to set up a time for an interview. Thanks!

St. James Youth Ministry

Adult Faith Sunday Evening Bible Study

Please note there will be no Bible Study in February.

Ephesians (Discover your Inheritance) will be starting in the March 15th. It is an 8 month study. Sunday night bible study runs the 3rd Sunday of every month (with some exceptions).

You do not have to have done previous studies to join this one.

Please call Laura Pietras if you have any questions or wish to order a study guide for this study. 630-853-6250. Please feel free to just show up. It is not necessary to let me know ahead of time. We meet in St. James Hall 2/3—enter through Door 9 behind the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary accessible from the Ministry Center parking lot on Park Blvd.

St. James the Apostle School News

THANK YOU to everyone who has supported our Family Dining Nights. We have raised over $1400 so far this year, not including our latest fundraiser at Alfie’s! Our next fundraiser will be at Panera in Danada on Monday, February 24, from 4/8pm. Remember to purchase your Crusader Cash! We are also working on earning our Earth Flag. Earth Day was implemented 50 years ago. As part of the certification, we will begin a recycling initiative here at school. We will be receiving our Earth Flag during the Morning Assembly on Thursday, April 16. Please join us, if you are able, in the gym at 7:45 a.m. as we complete our certification with a presentation to the DuPage County Board. School families may send donations for our recycling initiative to the attention of Mrs. Frano at the school. Parishioners may place items in the box in the coat room in the Narthex. You can send in any of the following to help with this program: Batteries Beads or jewelry that has beads that we can cut

apart Bread tags—resold to raise money for

wheelchairs (Danielle Cares for Chairs) Brita Filters Buttons CDs Dried Up Markers— upcycled to make new

markers Gift Cards (used/expired)—used to make guitar

picks Ink Cartridges Keys Lids from pills bottles, soda or water bottles—

used as chips for Bingo Peeled Crayons—or if needed, we can peel them Soda Pop Tops—a gallon bag equals one night

for a family at the Ronald McDonald House

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions. Mrs. Frano [email protected]


Christian Service Ministries

Speakout Illinois Conference

End the Injustice is the theme of the 2020 SpeakOut Illinois Conference on Saturday, February 29th, at Drury Lane Oakbrook, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. The SpeakOut committee is comprised of dozens of pro-life and pro-family organizations who, once a year, present a lovely breakfast with outstanding speakers, and display tables where you can learn more about the good work that each organization specializes in. Mary-Louise Hengesbaugh will be the featured speaker. She was the Respect Life Director for the Archdiocese of Chicago, and is the Chair of Illinois Citizens for Ethic Political Action Committee (ICE-PAC). She also organized Girls Health First in response to the extreme 2019 abortion law in Illinois. As Miss Wisconsin she spoke to over 180,000 teens and young adults in 23 states on abstinence before marriage, and is the author of Standing With Courage. You will learn how to fight for your values in a state that is deeply divided on issues regarding life.

Pastor Ceasar Leflore will receive the Henry Hyde Award in recognition of his years of pro-life work. To register go to www.speakoutillinois.org or call Ann at 773-777-2900. Tickets are $65 before 2/17, $30 for Clergy and Students. Display area opens at 8 A.M. with a full breakfast and talks beginning at 9 A.M. You won’t want to miss it!

Voter Registration

It is hard to believe that so many people who are able to vote, don’t exercise this great privilege. We all know that we can truly make a difference if we know our candidate’s positions, especially when it comes to recognizing and appreciating the fact that all life comes from God and is most precious. If you have changed your address, your name or turned eighteen you will need to update your registration or register for the first time. The deadline for voter registration is February 19, twenty-seven days before the March primary. You can also register online until March 3rd at the Board of Election website: http://www.dupageco.org/election. You can make a difference!

The last part of January and the first part of February have been busy times for the Knights of St. James the Apostle. On the afternoon of Sunday, January 19, the Knights hosted the annual Basketball Free Throw contest. We had a larger turnout of competitors is year than in years past and a great time was had by all. The picture shows the competitors along with event coordinator Knight Matt Power and Knight Mike Kane who helped with the event. On Wednesday, February 12, the prizes for the annual Essay contest and the annual Spelling Bee were awarded. $50 cash prizes were awarded to Aidan C., Luke C. and Lindsey M. for their winning essays. $50 cash prizes were also awarded to Jacob M., Ashley S., and Brooks C. for their work in the Spelling Bee. Jacob will go on to the Regional contest to be held at our parish on Sunday, March 22. The accompanying picture shows the winners along with event coordinator Knight Bob Nowakowski and St. James the Apostle School Principal Paul Kirk. Finally, a big THANK YOU to all the Knights that helped at our annual Fundraiser Pasta Dinner. We also want to thank all our friends who came to this event and joined us in our celebration. Good food and good people; who could ask for more?


Community Ministries and Events

Catholic Charities Downers Grove Counseling Services Has Openings Available

for Clients with Medicaid.

Counseling services provided by Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet at their Downers Grove office are immediately available for clients with Medicaid. The office is located at 3130 Finley Road (suite 520) in Downers Grove and appointment hours include evenings and weekends.

Catholic Charities Counseling Services provides outpatient counseling. Individual, group, family, and couples therapy are offered, in addition to specialized services such as anger management groups and preventative education programs. To make an appointment, call 815-723-0331. To learn more about Catholic Charities, visit our website catholiccharitiesjoliet.org.

Attention Mid-life Singles (mid-30s to 50s):

Are you looking for a renewed sense of purpose & belonging? Register today for a life-changing REFLECT weekend retreat at the Joseph & Mary Retreat House (formerly Cardinal Stritch Retreat House) in Mundelein, IL (northern suburbs) on February 28 - March 1, 2020. Take a chance and get involved...you won’t regret it!

Cost is $215 for meals and a single room. Visit our website: www.ReflectRetreat.com for more information, call (630) 222-8303 for details or e-mail us at: [email protected].

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