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SaintPatrickParishCrane 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. Mailing Address: 6N487 Crane Road, St. Charles, IL 60175

www.stpatrickparish.org

Downtown 400 Cedar Street St. Charles, IL 60174

Since1851

Call the Parish Office to:

• Schedule a Wedding or Baptism • Register as a New Parishioner • Let us know if you wish to

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Confession/Reconciliation SATURDAY

9:00—9:45 a.m. Downtown 3:00—3:45 p.m. Crane Road

TUESDAY 6:00—7:00 p.m. Crane Road

MASS SCHEDULE SATURDAYS

8:30 a.m. Downtown 4:00 p.m. Crane Road 6:00 p.m. Downtown

SUNDAYS 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 Mass in Spanish

Weekdays: MONDAY — FRIDAY 7:00 a.m. Crane Road 8:30 a.m. Downtown

Parish Web site: www.stpatrickparish.org

“The Mission of St. Patrick Parish is to encourage, form and inspire intentional disciples of Jesus Christ.”

Dear Friends in Christ, AllSaints’HolyDayandtheCommemorationofAllSoulsDuring the month of November we re lect more deeply on the afterlife and on the lives of those who have passed from this life to God. We begin the month of November with the Solemnity of All Saints. We remember in a signi icant way those who are with God in Heaven. We draw wisdom and inspiration from their lives and their witness of faith. Anyone who is with God in heaven is a saint, but we connect in a special way with the canonized saints of our tradition. The restored statues we have in the Downtown Church and at Crane Road Church point out the importance of this great company of saints. They pray for us who are still on the journey so that one day we can join them in heaven with the Lord. Like all of us, they dealt with human strug-gles and hardships, but they persevered and grew because they humbly put their trust in the Lord. We have a number of Masses scheduled for the Holy Day, so let’s join together in prayer. On Thursday, November 2nd we celebrate the Commemoration of All Souls. On this day we pray for those who have gone before us in death. We will have Masses connected with the commemoration at 7:00 a.m. at Crane Road and 8:30 a.m. at the Downtown Church and in Spanish at 6:00 p.m. We pray for those deceased loved ones so that they can be puri ied by the grace of God in order to come fully into God’s light in the Kingdom of Heaven. In the back of both churches we’ll have a Book of Remembrance so that we can write in the names of deceased loved ones. We’ll remember them in a special way at the Masses that take place in our parish during the month of November. I’m always touched by the hopefulness that is re lected in the readings and prayers that we proclaim during funeral liturgies. In the preface of the funeral Mass we pray: “Lord for your faithful people life has changed, not ended.” During the commendation prayer at the end of the liturgy we pray: “One day we shall see them again and enjoy their presence.” St. Paul said that “eye has not seen, ear has not heard, what God has ready for those who love him.” Losing loved ones is dif icult, but we can draw consolation and hope from the promises of Christ. Jesus is the Good Shepherd and he will be with us to give us strength to live the faith until we are called home at the end of our lives. Some of you are struggling with grief because of the losses you have experienced. Invite Jesus into those struggles. We know that Jesus knew the experience of grief because he wept when his good friend Lazarus died. Those who are with God want us to keep living and loving. The Lord will give you the grace you need in order to heal and to become a loving bridge to those who have experienced similar losses. May the prayers of the saints in heaven strengthen all of you on the journey of faith! In Christ, Msgr. Steve

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All Saints’ Day On Wednesday, November 1, 2017

Holy Day of Obligation Mass Schedule: Vigil Mass on Tuesday, October 31 4:00 p.m. Crane Road Church

Wednesday, November 1 7:00 a.m. Crane Road Church 8:30 a.m. Downtown Church 8:50 a.m. Crane Road, School Mass Noon Downtown Church 5:00 p.m. Spanish, 7:00 p.m. Crane Road Church

All Souls’ Day On Thursday, November 2, 2017

Mass Schedule: 7:00 a.m. Crane Road Church 8:30 a.m. Downtown Church 6:00 p.m. Spanish, Downtown Church

During November, the Church especially prays for those who have died.

Plan to stop in the entrance of either church at the end of October and write the names

of your deceased loved ones in our “Book of Remembrance.”

The “Book of Remembrance” is a memorial list of those parish members who have died throughout the

year & will be displayed during November as a reminder to pray for the deceased and their families.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2017 PAGE 3

A HOLIDAY TRADITION RETURNS

PIES BY THE GUYS

Amazing Apple Pies made from scratch by your Knights of Columbus just in time for holiday serving or gifting! Pies are great gifts for friends, neighbors or business associates & helps support your community!

Pies are $10.00 each or 3 for $27.00

To Order see a Knight after Mass, this weekend October 28-29. You can also order at www.kofc12497.com or phone 630-513-0647. Order deadline is October 29.

Pick Up Pies before Noon on November 4th OR Nov. 4 & 5 After Mass at Door 13, at St. Patrick School, Crane Road.

Don't forget the coffee (or tea) to go with your pies! The Ladies' Auxiliary will again be selling Mystic Monk Coffee during pie pick up! Coffee selection will include various roasts, flavored coffees (ground, whole bean &

Keurig) & Mystic Monk Tea. All priced at $12 per item.

Next Weekend is the First Sunday of the month & The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will be collecting non-perishable food donations before all Masses.

In addition, we will be collecting for our traditional Thanksgiving Basket give away. However, this year we received a very generous donation of

40 turkeys from a fellow parishioner, so We are ONLY Requesting Turkey Dinner “Fix-ins” to be donated. Please don’t forget the side dishes:

mashed potatoes, stuffing, green beans, corn, cranberries, etc.

The History and Symbolism of St. Peter’s Basilica Presented by Seminarian John Kladar

On Tuesday, November 7th 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.

in the Fr. Carse Center, Downtown Or 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

in Dempsey Hall, Crane Road

Join Seminarian John Kladar as he discusses these questions through a virtual tour of St. Peter’s Basilica, the final resting place of the first Pope.

• Why is the Vatican in Rome? • How does the largest church in the world happen to reside there?

Contact Seminarian John Kladar with any questions at jkladar@stpatrickparish.orgAttentionMarriedCouples...PleaseJoinUsforOurDateNightFriday,November17from7to9p.m. Ourparishioners,Julie&KenKonetzkiwillARomanticEveningwithyourSpouse&alsomeetotherparishcoupleslocatedat inGeneva. Thereisnoeventfee,Dinnerwillbeordered&paidforbyeachcoupleduringtheevening. ReservationsneededbyWed.,Nov.15th!PleaseR.S.V.P.bycallortexttoTheaat630-730-2361ore-mail:[email protected]

Childcare will NOT be provided.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2017

Light of the World Retreat… Our Sixth at St. Patrick’s!

FRIDAY THROUGH MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD — 6TH

Light of the World is a fast growing parish based

retreat program in the Rockford Diocese.

This parish retreat will help you deepen your relationship with God, with the Church, and help you find more meaning in life. Many people

have a hunger to draw closer to Jesus, and find a closer connection +with their parish community, but aren’t sure how to get there.

Life is too short to put our relationship with God on the backburner.

Light of the World Retreats are meant to be the vehicle to help participants find that deeper friendship with God and find more peace of mind and peace of heart.

When you attend the Light of the World Retreat at our parish you will learn what the clear message of the Gospel means to you

and how you can move ahead in our journey of faith.

If you feel like God is calling you to a deeper friendship, this retreat is for you. The retreat is rooted in Catholic spirituality and the sacraments.

The atmosphere will be casual, relaxed and fun too!

Respond to God’s call to grow closer in relationship to Him!

Held at the Crane Road Campus and Retreatants will return home at the end of the day.

Friday: from 7:00 p.m. — 9:00 p.m. Sunday: from 8:00 a.m. — 6:00 p.m.

Saturday: from 8:00 a.m. — 6:00 p.m. Monday: from 6:30 p.m. — 9:00 p.m.

Please know that what you will gain from attending the Light of the World Retreat will far outweigh your investment in time and commitment. Treat yourself and feed your soul!

You can sign up on our website at www.stpatrickparish.org and click on the Home page LOTW graphic or you may fill out the registration form below and return it to the parish office.

If you’d like to speak with someone, please contact Alyce at 630-338-8165 or [email protected].

Please sign me up for the Light of the World Retreat: November 3rd to 6th, 2017

Name(s) _______________________________________________________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________________________ City ____________________

Best Phone __________________________________ E-mail ____________________________________________

Please drop this in to the Sunday offering basket, mail or bring in to the parish office between 8 am & 4 pm at 6N487 Crane Rd, St. Charles, IL 60175. There is no set cost; there will be a free will donation taken at the end of the retreat.

LIVING IN DARKNESS?

“The light shines in the darkness,

and the darkness has not overcome it.” — John 1:5 —

~ Our Weekly Offering ~ Sunday, October 22: $42,515.07

Our sacrificial gift last week went to Feed My Starving Children

to help with their ministry of hunger relief.


Enroll in Electronic Giving Do You want to transition away from envelopes & contribute electronically? It is SO EASY!

Visit our Website www.stpatrickparish.org & click the “donate” button. You will be directed to GiveCentral.com. Click on event to which you would like to contribute. Enter your profile & payment information. If you have questions or need help, call Patty Grueff at 630-338-8020 or [email protected].

All Women in the Parish are Invited to…Women at the Well Friday, November 10th from 9:15 to 11:00 a.m.

Mary Strauss will Present

"Mary Strauss was born and raised in Joliet, IL, the daughter of two Catholic high school teachers. She attended Northern Illinois University, where she met her husband, John. Mary and John were married in 1997 and were blessed with three children, Allison, Anna, and John. On January 6, 2015, John died suddenly in their home from a heart attack. Mary credits God's grace and a strong support system in helping her navigate life since the loss of her husband. Mary and the kids

are parishioners at St. John Neumann and focus on putting one foot forward, one day at a time."

Gatherings are for all women of the parish to develop friendships while enhancing our mind, body and soul to glorify God. Please join us for our speaker series as we explore faith-based topics in a casual, relaxed atmosphere.

We meet in Dempsey Hall at the Crane Road Campus on Friday mornings for early registration & coffee at 8:30 a.m., Breakfast at 9:15 a.m., Speaker at 9:45 a.m., and program concludes at 11:00 a.m.

$7.00 per event or $35 for Season, December & April are Separate from the Season. To Register by phone, call 331-442-4043 or email: [email protected]. For more information visit

stpatrickparish.org/education-and-youth/adults/women-at-the-well or pick up a brochure in the narthex.

Or Mail Registration to: Women at the Well, 4N897 Crane Rd., St. Charles, IL 60175. Please include $7.00 for program or $35 for Season, December & April are Separate from the Season. Name(s): _________________________________________________ and ____________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________________ City/Zip: ___________________________________ E-Mail: ______________________________________________________________________ Phone: ________________________________

Circle Months Attending: November February March April May

SignUpforthe40DaysForLifePrayerVigil. We need YOU to sign up and commit to being a peaceful and prayerful presence outside of the local abortion clinic in Aurora, IL.

www.40daysforlife.com/aurora Please Join Our Parish’s Day of the Vigil on Saturday, November 4th! Sign the sheet today or Call Mary Mayer 630-377-3438 or e-mail: [email protected]

Be a sign of Christ’s love and mercy to those who need it most; pray for ONE hour in the field across from the Aurora Planned Parenthood as part of a community-wide effort to create a continuous 40-day peaceful prayer vigil from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. We appreciate ANY amount of time you can sign up for. Please Visit & Join the Team! Just 1 hour of your time could save lives! Babies lives are saved Mothers & fathers are spared the pain & heartache of abortion

Post-abortive women & men find healing & forgiveness in Christ Abortion clinics close…Abortion workers quit & become pro-life! Spread the word and invite your family and friends to join you!


WhoCanHelp?Anyone can donate to the Guardian Angel Fund. Parishioners, alumni, and friends of St. Patrick School can make a differ-ence in the lives of the young people entrusted to our care. Every dollar counts!

HowCanIHelp?Donations can be made online at www.stpatrickparish.org. Click the “Donate Online” button for redirection to www.givecentral.com, view more and designate Guardian Angel Fund options under “All Events.” Donors may designate a speci ic family in need for tuition purposes. All donations are tax-deductible. Monetary donations may also be mailed to: GuardianAngelFund,St.PatrickParish, 6N487CraneRoad, St.Charles,IL60175

GuardianAngelFundTheGuardianAngelFundwasestablishedtoprovidetemporaryassistancetoschoolfamilieshaveexperiencedajobloss,thedeathofaspouse,orasigni icantillness.Itallowsthemtokeeptheirchild(ren)inourschoolduringdif iculttimes.DonationstotheGuardianAngelFundcanprovideahelpinghandtothosefamiliesinneed,andhelpchildrengrowspiritually,intellectuallyandsociallythroughtheexcellenteducationtheyreceiveatSt.PatrickSchool.Anyassistanceisgreatlyappreciated!“Foritisingivingthatwereceive.”

St.FrancisofAssisi

HowDoestheProgramWork?Families in need of assistance will contact St. Patrick Catholic School principal, Lisa Brown at 630-338-8100, to apply.

“Catholicschoolsplaceknowledgeinthehorizonoffaith,sothatitwillbecomeawisdomoflife.”

St.JohnPaulII

Dear St. Patrick Parishioners, Five times a year there is a “Guardian Angel Fund” envelope that comes with your contribution envelope packet. The information below describes the purpose of this envelope. Anything you can contribute would be much appreciated! May God bless you and our school. In Christ, Msgr. Steve

An Opening for a Student at St. John Neumann Church SPRED Program

St. John Neumann’s Special Religious Education Ministry, “SPRED” for children of special needs, will be accepting one child into the ministry this fall.

The child to be folded into the group must be between the age of 11-17.

For more information or to schedule a family interview, contact Therese in the St. John Neumann parish’s Religious Education Office: 630-377-2803 or [email protected].

Above are pictures from the Seminarian Assembly. It was a great day of Seminarian/Priest vs. Student volleyball and basketball. Thank you to all of our priests and seminarians who came out for the afternoon of cheering, sweat, and Godly witness! OurPre-K4classhadtheopportunitytovisitHickoryKnollsNatureCenter.Onthenaturewalk,wesawaskunkhide,snakeskins,nests,etc.ItwasfuntomeetthesnakenamedSweetieCornandDaisytheturtle.Ridingthebusandhavinglunchwasalsoahighlight!PleaseVisitUs!VeronicaDay,Director•Phone:[email protected]•118N.5thStreet,St.Charles60174


St.PatrickCatholicSchool—www.stpatsirish.org

WEEKEND UPDATE ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC SCHOOL

Where Faith and the Future

Global Read Aloud Initiative It’s an exci ng me to be a student at St. Patrick Catholic School! We are embarking on a global ini a ve tled the “The Global Read Aloud.” Students spend about six weeks reading and studying their specific books based on their grade level. During that me they are interac ng with classrooms across the globe who are reading the same books. Through the use of Smart Boards and other technology they share their thoughts, do ac vi es and projects with other schools, and build rela onships based on common goals. Our kindergarten, 1st, 4th, 5th, and junior high students are using Padlet, Twi er, and Google Classroom to connect with other students around the world. This past week Msgr. Knox came into the first grade classrooms and read the book Possum Magic about a young possum who becomes invisible. The mama possum goes to many different ci es around Australia to find the right food to make her son reappear. A er Msgr. was finished reading the story the students, led by Mrs. Sarah Pis lli our Tech-nology Integra on Specialist, were able to virtually travel from Australian state to state to learn about the different foods in the story. They were also able to virtually tour each city. A er they finished this ac vity they were able to see what their partnering classroom in Canada was doing while reading this story, answer the ques ons their friends to the North had asked, and then pose ques ons for their new classroom of friends to answer. Students in 4th and 5th grade are crea ng a virtual museum of artwork to share with their partnering classroom and crea ng Google Slide presenta ons with the help of Mrs. Carbonara our art teacher. The junior high students are reading A Long Walk to Water and working with their language arts teachers to follow the global Twi er chat and connec ng with students around the globe. Teachers and staff at St. Patrick’s are always looking for new ways to connect with students and challenge them to become global learners through the lens of faith. We are blessed with many new advancements to connect us to the world outside the four walls of our classrooms. As one first grader shared, “I didn’t know a boy in Canada would have the same ques on I did about the book. That was really neat!” Students are seeing that we all have more in common than we ever thought.


Candlelight Dinner: Saturday, November 4 at 6:00 pm, St. John Neumann. You and your spouse are invited to a romantic Candlelight Dinner

for two, served restaurant-style, by local Marriage Encounter couples! Come and rekindle that spark.

There is no charge for your evening, only a hope that you will be open to attending a Marriage Encounter Weekend in the near future!

Reservations Required and seating is limited. For questions and to RSVP by October 30 please contact Greg and Jill Sengstock by email: [email protected] (See www.ALifetimeofLove.org for details on the next local Marriage Encounter weekend November 17-19 in Rockford.)

“Strive to enter through the narrow gate” Luke 13:24

23rd Annual Great Lakes Catholic Men’s Conference is on Saturday, November 18th from 8:50 a.m. To 4:00 p.m.

Conference held at NIU Holmes Student Center, DeKalb • Speakers • Music • Adoration • Confession • Rosary • Holy Mass

Come to the longest running Catholic men's conference in the country! A dynamic team of speakers will explore what it means to be a man of virtue, inspiring you to live for Christ in an increasingly hostile world. From their personal experiences, you will hear how you can direct your life toward forming a personal relationship with God. Gather insights that will help you find new meaning for your life, gain a game plan for holiness and set your faith on fire.

Our parish is selling tickets. Get yours through us and save! For tickets or more information

contact your parish captain Deacon Mike Smith at [email protected]. Cost is $35 if mailed or registered by October 30, $40 after October 30, $45 at the door;

$15 for college students or younger, $5 for deacons. or visit the Conference web site at www.thetalk.org.

Learn from others and grow in holiness. Stand with other men in the battle to reclaim our families & culture for the glory of God! Invigorate your life, re-charge spirits & give yourself insights to overcome world pressures.

Master of Ceremonies: Wayne Messmer, National Anthem singer for the Cubs

Featured Speakers include: Chris Horn, former NFL player Gus Lloyd, popular radio host Deacon Bob Fishman,

Jewish convert to the faith Paco Gawilides, popular speaker

& seminary instructor

The WelcomeMinistrymeets twice a month to help our new parishioners experience a warm welcome to our parish, to orient them to our parish life and encourage their involvement.

Say Hello to Our New Parishioners

Tuesday, October 31st:

for Biscuits & Gravy with Donuts, Milk, Juice, etc.

Parent Help is VERY Appreciated & Mr. Zak should be Back & Still

Recovering from Surgery!!


Any Questions?? Contact: Mike Zak — Youth Ministry Director 630-338-8050 • [email protected] • www.rockedbygod.net

WillYouSTANDUPforLIFE?If you are interested in getting more information about joining other like-minded St. Patrick Parishioners at the MarchforLifeinChicago

on1/14/18OrinWashingtonD.C.on1/19/18 Please contact Jon Mielke at 847-863-1264, or go to https://www.surveymonkey.com

High School Teens & Friends Thursdays: 7 to 9 pm In the CATACOMBS

FIND THESE CDS IN LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA DISPLAY

Overcoming the New Age Movement Listen as a former new ager and Catholic convert Matthew Arnold shares his incredible journey from darkness into the light. Learn how this magic consultant and performer in the entertainment industry came to the truth that set him free from the powers of the occult as he talks about new age practices and their incompatibility with the timeless teachings of Christ and His Church.

Former Satanist Becomes Catholic How great a threat is the occult? In this provocative testimony, former satanist, Betty Brennan shares the story of her remarkable journey from a dark existence of devil worship to the fulfillment of truth in Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church. You will be enlightened by her amazing sojourn, her search for deliverance, and her mission to open the eyes of others to the truth of the devil.

>December 1 & 2< St. Pat’s Peer Ministry

Team is on the road to St. John Neumann for our Annual ROCKED BY GOD Overnight Retreat For 5th-8th Grade Students & Friends

...More Info to Come!

Parent Help is Needed for Overnight Chaperones!

Kindly donate $4 each, or make checks payable to the parish. Please consider sharing your CD once you've listened to it!

A Retreat Workshop For Widowed Men & Women

Beingwidowedisaspeciallossandthisprogramisdesignedespeciallytohelpthewidowed indhope&joyagain.

November11&12—HeldinLemont,ILat Our Lady of the Angels House of Prayer On Alvernia Manor’s Campus. Includes overnight & meals.

SpaceLimited!REGISTEREARLY!

Call:[email protected] or www.joyfulagain.org

WeeklyMassIntentions This week our Crane Road Church Tabernacle Candle burns

Special Intention for: Eleanor Carsey

And our Downtown Church Tabernacle Candle burns In Memory of the: Deceased

Members of Dallesasse Family

May this light which reminds us of Jesus’ presence in the Tabernacle

welcome them into His eternal presence.

Monday, October 30

7:00 a.m. Juanito Gonyaga & Nilda Astudillo

Crane Road Church

8:30 a.m. Mary Jeanne Pugh Downtown Church

Tuesday, October 31

7:00 a.m. Diane Lawinger Crane Road Church

8:30 a.m. Carole Cody Downtown Church

Wednesday, November 1

7:00 a.m. Colleen Murphy Crane Road Church

8:30 a.m. Ruth Nelson Downtown Church

Thursday, November 2

7:00 a.m. Wade Poziombka Crane Road Church

8:30 a.m. David Brady Downtown Church

6:00 p.m. Mass in Spanish Downtown Church

Friday, November 3

7:00 a.m. Special Intention for Len & Sue Seraphin

Crane Road Church

8:30 a.m. Leonard Desideri Downtown Church

Saturday, November 4 ~ Celebrants ~

8:30 a.m. Bradley Iden Downtown Church

4:00 p.m. Fred & Gert Frackowiak

CR — Msgr. Knox

6:00 p.m. Nigel Munro DT — Fr. Gonnella

Sunday, November 5 ~ 31st Sunday ~ Celebrants ~

7:30 a.m. Roseann Grady DT Fr. Gonnella

8:00 a.m. Janice Willenborg CR — Msgr. Knox

9:00 a.m. People of St. Patrick DT Fr. Gonnella

9:45 a.m. Dr. James J. Abbott CR — Msgr. Knox

10:30 a.m. Helen Siercks DT— Fr. Gonnella

11:30 a.m. Patrick Lynn CR — Msgr. Knox

12:00 p.m. Dr. Francis Dunn DT Fr. Gonnella

5:00 p.m. DT — Fr. Loaiza

Priest Celebrants for Weekend Masses are listed above.

8:50 a.m. Susan Sulit Crane Road Church

4:00 p.m. People of St. Patrick Crane Road Church

Noon Craig Powers Downtown Church

5:00 p.m. Mass in Spanish Downtown Church

7:00 p.m. Kris Swank Crane Road Church

DOWNTOWN CHURCH Every Wednesday for 24 hours

9:00 a.m. Wednesday to 8:15 a.m. Thursday, Benediction at 8:15 a.m.

CRANE ROAD CHURCH Every Tuesday

7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Benediction at 8:45 p.m.

Pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3:00 p.m.

On Tuesdays at the Crane Road Church On 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 p.m. each afternoon.

This recalls the time of Christ’s death on the cross.

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Rosary Devotion Occurs the First Saturday of each month. Join us on November 4th at the Downtown Church when devotional prayers are recited following the 8:30 a.m. Mass and during confessions. And at the Crane Road Church at 3:30 p.m.

when prayers begin promptly.

BM2 Patrick Hogan LCpl Zac T. Kwasniewski* Sgt Dominick Lullo SrA Joe Lullo Petty Officer Ian Masters SPC Quincy Novak Sgt John M. Patton Sgt Andrew Perry Captain Jillian Rigert SCPO Gary Ronzheimer 1st Lt Andrew Slade

*currently or soon to be deployed

Please Keep All of Our Military Personnel and Families in Your Prayers:

Remember the Prayer Circle

when you or someone you know needs prayers.

Contact Laura at 630-587-5707 or

[email protected]

Pray for the Sick

Attention Veterans! The Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital Veterans Mobile Medical Unit is coming to 311 N. 2nd Street, St. Charles, 60174 [The 2nd Tuesday of Every Month.] For more information contact Pam Kostecki, LCSW at 708-202-8387, ext. 73063 or email at [email protected].

Barbara Mazurek James Mazurek Linda Mirabelli Dolores Mollenhauer Shirley Mueller Alexander Namie Mary Olsen Frank Papa Alejandro Perez Anthony Placek, Jr. Ronald Polzin Paul Price Carlo Raimondo, Jr. Ed Ray Zane Romero Norie Rooney Philip Rovino Nina Ruck Andrea Rutherford Sophia Schumann Craig Skowron Gabriel Socha Gwendolyn Socha

Harold Hubbe Adele Hubbe Dorothy[Dally]Johnson Harriet Karall Meri Notz-Johnson Rick Jungels Michael Kayser George Kleinschmidt Rick Komar Tim Korzen Barb Koskiewicz Jarrod Kovanda Phillip LaFata Stan LeMaire Brittany Lengyle Noah Joseph Lindsay Jeremy Lloyd Margaret Lykens Janet Malkiewicz Teresa Maness Laura Matenko Brendan Maus

John Smith Vern Steffen Joseph Stiglianese Jennifer Stoeffer Les Stubblefield Lyndsay Sullivan Cynthia Szabelski Larry Szabelski Yukoh Takahashi Julie Tang Frank Thiel Roger Tippett Sue VanBosch Betty Voigt Ken Ward Christine Wiedemann Jeannette Wilson Bob Wimmers Madeline Wojciechowski James Womack Diane Zak Mike Zak

Frank Adorno Anthony Alagna Michael Baron Trina Beauchamp Rich Bergeson Maureen Berscheid Juan Bocardo Miguel Bocardo James Bokios Karen Booth Kim Bosch Cliff Bottigliero Jack Boyd Chuck Brancato Josie Brown Patricia Brown Dorothy Buchta Alicia Burks Jason Cain Seamus Carney Jeremy Charles Madeline Chimienti

Louis Coulombe Jake Deutschman Sharon Diamond Ed DiGirolamo Elaine DiGirolamo Arlene Doran John Doran Karen Dorrell Rosella Ehl Gus Enzenbacher Gilberto Fevreira Pat Fleming Rosina Garro Riley Gerwig Marie Ghiotto Bonifacio Gonzales Cole Gregory Mike Gruszka Glenn Hammer Ty Hawkinson Susan Hill Mark Hoffmann Grace Marie Horton

If you or your loved ones no longer need our prayers, please let us know. Call the Parish Office: 630-338-8000

Lt Col Mark C. Andres Specialist Kevin D. Bagrowski Cpl Trevor Brennan LTC Nicholas Bugajski 2nd Lt Jennifer Clay 1st Lt Jessica Clay* MMN3 John Cody 2nd Lt Frederick Dela Cruz Captain Patrick Dorsch Cpl Casey Duncan LCpl Riley Gorczynski

2nd Lt Michael Shares Amn Erin Nicole Shulfer 2LT Colin M. Snook A1C Anna Swanson* SRA Ryan Swanson Captain Peter Tate* Sea Jessica M. Tobolski Maj Eric Winkofsky Capt Christine Zoerlein Albertson

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].

Need Holy Communion brought to you at home? If you are unable to attend Mass because you no longer drive or have had surgery recently, we would be happy to bring Holy Communion to you at home. To schedule Eucharistic Minister visits, call Betty at 630-443-0161 or e-mail her at [email protected].


Dorothy Lundeen-Coleman Cheryl Gloe

Patricia Manno Thomas E. Marcotte

Jim Waters


Aurora Central Catholic High School hosts an Open House for prospective Students & Families on November 2, Thursday, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. All are invited to tour our state-of-the-art campus and meet with ACC’s faculty and staff. Visitors have the chance to meet with representatives from various clubs and athletic teams at the school. ACC High School, a college-preparatory high school with more than 600 students, offers a spiritual and an educational foundation for life-long learning. Please contact Recruitment Director, Mackenzie Livingston, at 630-907-0095 ext. 109, or e-mail [email protected] for more information or to schedule a personal tour. Visit auroracentral.com

OPEN HOUSE 1 P.M. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH

October 29th • ROSARY OPEN HOUSE! Sunday at Noon for students in grades

5 through 8 and their parents.

All families interested in learning more about Rosary are invited to attend. The

event begins with a program in the auditorium followed by presentations

in each academic department. Guests will also meet students, faculty and staff, and learn about

Rosary’s athletic programs and extracurricular activities. Registration not required, but pre-

registration will save time at check-in. Register at www.rosaryhs.com/open_house. For additional

information, call the school at 630-896-0831.

St. Edward Central Catholic High School Open House Sunday, November 5th from 1 – 3 p.m. All prospective students and their parents are invited to tour St. Edward Central Catholic is Elgin-area’s premier college preparatory Catholic high school, serving seven Rockford Diocese Deanery Elementary Schools, and welcoming students from 29 other schools spanning 24 cities and towns across the northwest suburbs. Students will lead tours, teachers will host informal

informational sessions, and counselors and administrators will be on hand to answer questions. Founded in 1941, we offer 32 AP and Honors courses, boasts a 13-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio, has extensive athletic and extracurricular programs, and encourages students to develop their relationship with Christ. No reservations are required. For more information, visit www.stedhs.org or call 847-741-7535. Located at 335 Locust Street, Elgin.

Parish Events: October 30—November 5 Monday, October 30 9:00 a.m.—Light of the World (DT) 7:30 p.m.—LOTW (CR) 7:30 p.m. —Boy Scouts (CR) Tuesday, October 31 7:00 a.m.—Transformation Tuesday 5th-8th (CR) 1:00 p.m.—Senior Chair Exercise (DT) 7:00 p.m.—Divorce Support Group (CR) 7:15 p.m.—Marian Prayer Group (DT) Wednesday, November 1 3:00 p.m.—Girl Scouts (CR) 5:45 p.m.— Children’s Choir Rehearsal (CR) 7:00 p.m.—RCIA (DT) 7:30 p.m.—St. Vincent de Paul (CR) Thursday, November 2 9:00 a.m.—Coffee Klatch (DT) 6:30 p.m.—Cantor Rehearsal (CR) 6:30 p.m.—Healing Hands Mission Meeting(CR) 7:00 p.m.—Tiger Den Meeting (CR) 7:00 p.m.—Sunday Readings Bible Study (CR) 7:00 p.m.—Men’s Bible Study (CR) 7:00 p.m.—Parish Choir Rehearsal (CR) 7:00 p.m.—FORUM: High School (DT–CAT)

Friday, November 3 7:30 a.m.—Coffee Klatch (CR) 1:30 p.m.—AA Meeting (DT - Conf) 5:00 p.m.—Wedding Rehearsal (DT) 7:00 p.m.—Light Of the World Retreat (CR)

Saturday, November 4 6:00 a.m.—That Man is YOU! (CR) 8:00 a.m. —Light Of the World Retreat (CR) 9:00 a.m.— First Saturday Devotions (DT) 3:30 p.m.—Wedding (DT) 3:30 p.m.—First Saturday Devotions (CR)

Sunday, November 5 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.—Light Of the World Retreat (CR) 9:45 & 11:30 a.m.—Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CR) (DT)—Downtown Campus; (CR)—Crane Road Campus

The St. Vincent DePaul Society - DeJaVu Thrift Shop (Geneva)

& Warehouse (Aurora),

A special focus on serving the poor & those who are in need.

Our Immediate Need: DeJaVu Thrift Shop, Geneva, opposite Geneva train station, 427 South 4th: 2nd and 4th Saturdays, 10 – 4. Fridays, 10 – 4, (very flexible, work the number of hours that fit your schedule.

Entails waiting on customers, sorting through donations.

St. Vincent DePaul Furniture Warehouse and Thrift Store, 911 Sullivan Road, Aurora. Wed., Thur., Fri., Sat., help is

needed in several areas, waiting on customers, sorting through donations, helping customers unload furniture donations, loading trucks for customer deliveries, loading customers

vehicles for furniture just purchased.

We are very flexible in both locations. You can work a couple of hours, a day a month, certain weeks, whatever fits your

schedule. For more information please contact: Ann Vargo, email: [email protected], text or call: 630-715-0289.

The Geneva Store is Open Monday through Saturday, 10-4, Sundays 8:30 – 2:30 from April thru the first week of November

The Warehouse in Aurora is Open Wednesday, 12-4, Thursday, 2-6, Friday 3-9, and Saturday, 9-1.


NEXT Sunday

November 5 2017

PARISH STAFF AND CONTACT INFORMATION

Parish Office: 6N487 Crane Road, St. Charles, IL 60175 Phone: 630-338-8000, Fax: 630-338-8008

Pastor Rev. Monsignor Stephen J. Knox [email protected] Parochial Vicars Rev. Kyle Manno [email protected] Rev. Robert Gonnella [email protected] Permanent Deacons: William Johnson [email protected] William Gartland, Jim Mellin and Mike Smith Parish Seminarian John Kladar 630-338-8040 [email protected] Parish Secretary Judy Lynch 630-338-8000 [email protected] Parish Secretary Jenny Hansen 630-338-8013 [email protected] Financial Secretary Patricia Grueff 630-338-8020 [email protected] Music Ministry Director Cyndee Zbylut 630-338-8031 [email protected] Youth Ministry Director Mike Zak 630-338-8051 [email protected] Bulletin Editor, HIAL & Julianne Rasmussen 630-338-8050 Youth Ministry Assistant [email protected]

St. Patrick School: 787 Crane Road, St. Charles, IL 60175 Phone: 630-338-8100, Fax: 630-338-8108

Principal Lisa Brown [email protected] Vice Principal Mary Carol Mignin [email protected]

School Secretaries: Debbie Scurte: [email protected] Mary Ellen Theriault: [email protected] Julie Moss: [email protected]

Preschool / Extended Care: 118 N. 5th Street, St. Charles, IL 60174 Phone: 630-338-8200, Fax: 630-338-8208

Director Veronica Day [email protected] Secretary Amy Blood [email protected] Secretary Theresa Mastrangeli [email protected]

Religious Education: in the Parish Office

Director, Grades P3—5 Deacon Jerry Ryndak 630-338-8164 [email protected] Director, J.R. High/H.S. Alyce Poziombka 630-338-8165 Confirmation [email protected] Secretary, Grades P3—5 Gail Brown 630-338-8162 [email protected] Secretary, J.R. High/H.S. Karen Delaney 630-338-8166 Confirmation [email protected]

Maintenance Director Sal Calderon 630-220-4950 [email protected] St. Vincent de Paul Society 630-338-8270 Convent: School Sisters of St. Francis 630-338-8240

Hispanic Ministry: 408 Cedar Street, St. Charles, IL 60174 Phone: 630-338-8290, Fax: 630-338-8298

Parochial Vicar Rev. Jorge Loaiza 630-338-8291 [email protected] Sr. Esperanza Reyes 630-338-8293 Secretary Maria Perez 630-338-8290 [email protected]

Tech Tutoring. . .

Get HELP with Your Devices!

Bring Your Devices to Tech Tutoring… where students from St. Charles North & St. Charles East Key Club & Kiwanis Intl. are Eager to HELP YOU!

Stop by the St. Charles Pottawatomie Community Center located at 8 North Ave, St Charles, 60174 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the following

First Thursdays of the Month: November 2, Dec 7, 2017, Feb 1, Mar 1, Apr 5, 2018

Please RSVP to Margaret at [email protected]

Adults $35 ($25 before 10/31/17) Kids Under 12 - $15 For Details & Registration Call 630-966-2200

Visit online: support.moosecharities.org/2017HolidayLights5k

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Join us for a U.S. CONSTITUTION series, simplified!

Did you know that… NOWHERE in the Constitution or Bill of Rights is there

any mention of "Separation of Church and State"? Supreme Court Judges are NOT appointed for Life? The three legislative branches of government were

NOT created to be co-equal Know and Understand Our Constitution

For EVERYONE 12 years & older! It's FREE! Spread the Word!

You are Invited to Attend the continuation of the 10-part DVD series presented by Constitutional Experts.

Stay for one or both hours each night.

Monday, November 6th 6:30—8:30 PM At the American Legion in Geneva - 22 South 2nd Street For more information email Mary : [email protected]

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