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PARISH OFFICE: 630-338-8000 | WWW.STPATRICKPARISH.ORG THE MISSION OF ST. PATRICK PARISH IS TO ENCOURAGE, FORM & INSPIRE INTENTIONAL DISCIPLES OF JESUS CHRIST
SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2020 | 4TH SUNDAY OF LENT
DOWNTOWN CHURCH 400 CEDAR STREET
ST. CHARLES, IL 60174
CRANE ROAD CHURCH 6N491 CRANE ROAD
ST. CHARLES, IL 60175
PARISH OFFICE: 630-338-8000 Mailing Address: 6N487 Crane Road, St. Charles, IL 60175 www. stpatrickparish.org
OFFICE HOURS: W E A R E C L O S E D U N T I L F U R T HE R N O T I C E . PLEASE CALL and leave a brief but detailed message of how we can help you and we will return it as soon as we can, within 24 hours.
PARISH STAFF Rev. Monsignor Daniel Deutsch, Pastor [email protected] Rev. Robert Gonnella, Parochial Vicar [email protected] Rev. John Kladar, Parochial Vicar [email protected]
Jack Reichardt, Parish Deacon [email protected] Jim Mellin, Permanent Deacon [email protected] Mike Smith, Permanent Deacon [email protected] Dave Stowell, Permanent Deacon [email protected]
Carla Schwendner, Parish Secretary [email protected] | 630-338-8000 Jenny Hansen, Parish Secretary [email protected] | 630-338-8013 Patricia Grueff, Financial Secretary [email protected] | 630-338-8020 Katie Speiden, Music Ministry Director [email protected] | 630-338-8031 Mike Zak, Youth Ministry Director [email protected] | 630-338-8051 Nic Frank, Director of Evangelization [email protected] | 630-338-8187 Juli Rasmussen, [email protected] | 630-338-8050 Sal Calderon, Maintenance Director [email protected] | 630-220-4950
St. Vincent de Paul Society | 630-338-8270
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Deacon Jerry Ryndak, Director, Grades P3-5 [email protected] | 630-338-8164 Alyce Poziombka, Director, Jr. High/Confirmation [email protected] | 630-338-8165 Gail Brown, Secretary, Grades P3-5 [email protected] | 630-338-8162 Maria Baron, Secretary, Jr. High/Confirmation [email protected] | 630-338-8166
ST. PATRICK SCHOOL 787 Crane Road, St. Charles, IL 60175 Phone: 630-338-8100 | Fax: 630-338-8108 Lisa Brown, Principal [email protected] Mary Carol Mignin, Vice Principal [email protected] Debbie Scurte, Secretary [email protected] Mary Ellen Theriault, Secretary [email protected] Julie Moss, Secretary [email protected]
PRESCHOOL/EXTENDED CARE 118 N. 5th Street, St Charles, IL 60174 Phone: 630-338-8200 | Fax: 630-338-8208 Veronica Day, Director [email protected] Theresa Mastrangeli, Secretary [email protected] Maureen Junge, Secretary [email protected]
HISPANIC MINISTRY 408 Cedar Street, St Charles, IL 60174 Phone: 630-338-8290 | Fax: 630-338-8298 Rev. Jorge Loaiza, Parochial Vicar [email protected] | 630-338-8291 Kenia Fernandez, Secretary [email protected] | 630-338-8290 Sister Esperanza Reyes 630-338-8293
2 PARISH INFORMATION
NEW TO ST. PATRICK’S? Registration: We’d love for you to become part of our parish family! Please call Jenny at 630-338-8013. Baptism: If you desire to have a child baptized, please give us a call in the parish office at 630-338-8000, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. To Schedule a Wedding: Please call Jenny at 630-338-8013. If you have a pastoral need & would like to connect with one of
the priests, just go to the priest email above.
Welcome to St. Patrick’s & may the Lord’s blessings be upon you!
WAYS TO SUPPORT ST. PATRICK CHURCH Enroll in Electronic Giving. Please call us if You want to transition away from envelopes & contribute electronically! It is Earth & Budget Friendly! It saves our parish money when you Call the Parish Office at 630-338-8000 to let us know that you wish to discontinue envelope use and Contribute Online. Visit: www.stpatrickparish.org & click the “donate” button. You will be directed to our page at GiveCentral.com. Set up each way in which you would like to contribute. Enter your profile & payment information. Adjustments can be made when necessary. If you have questions or need help, call Patty Grueff at 630-338-8020 or [email protected].
Dear Parishioners,
I want to offer thanks: 1. To all the parishioners who are praying and reaching
out to offer help to each other and the parish. Crisis brings out the best.
2. Our parish staff who are working very hard at the office and remotely to respond to the changing situation and to make sure we are doing what we can to assist you in any way possible.
3. Our school staff, teachers and the students and their parents who are striving mightily to keep the school going through Virtual Learning.
4. Our Associate Pastors who are creatively and courageously ministering to all of you.
5. Our staff that is keeping the parish responsive through our Facebook Live posts, Flocknote and Website updates.
6. The staff for starting Parishioners Helping Parishioners to assist those who are isolated and need contact and help.
7. The people who are praying and attending Mass virtually.
8. To the parishioners who are still contributing online or in the mail so we can keep the parish going.
9. To the angels that dropped off TP this week. That was a lighthearted moment in all this tumult.
10. To the many ways that you’ve inspired your priests with your love for the Church and the Mass. Most of all I want to offer thanksgiving to God who works everything to the good. In the midst of these troubled and uncertain times, we know that God will bring about great good if we let him. The cross has appeared in the midst of our fears and anxieties. Jesus beckons us to stand with him in the sure and certain hope that his love, mercy and grace will be the medicine that transforms us; so often we get an opportunity to rediscover how important Jesus is to us and how much we need him. Yes. God works it all to the good. Jesus, I trust in you!
Love, Msgr. Deutsch
Here’s a couple of pictures from a parish family joining us during our virtual adoration last Tuesday.
I can do all things in him who strengthens me.
A NOTE FROM OUR PASTOR 3
4 IMPORTANT PARISH INFORMATION St. Patrick Parish F.A.Q.
Q. Are all Masses canceled?
A. Unfortunately, yes all public masses until April 4 have been canceled. We are live streaming mass daily on our Facebook Page at 9:00 a.m. And for those who don’t have Facebook, we encourage you to watch Mass on EWTN.com.
Q. What happens to the specific daily mass intentions?
A. We are working with a canon lawyer to find the best solution to ensure that all Mass intentions are offered up in a timely manner. We will give an update once we have more information. Thank you for your patience.
Q. Is the sacrament of confession still available?
A. Yes! We have revised the confession times in an attempt to be more accommodating to everyone. Here are the new confession times:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday at the Downtown Church from 12:00 – 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday at the Crane Road Church starting at 6:00 p.m. (until all are heard) Saturday at the Downtown Church starting at 9:00 a.m. (until all are heard) and Crane Road Church from at 3:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Q. Is the Church still offering Adoration on Tuesdays and Wednesdays?
A. Unfortunately, no. For everyone’s safety and health, we have canceled our weekly adoration times until further notice. We are looking into ways to stream Eucharistic Adoration so you can pray from your home.
Q. Will the Church remain open during the day so people can come to pray?
A. Yes, the Church will remain open for people to pray throughout the day. We just ask that everyone uses their best judgment when you come to pray. If you are feeling ill or showing any symptoms, for the sake of the parish, please pray from home.
Q. What steps is the church taking to prevent the spread of germs?
A. For those who would like to come to the Church to pray, we are asking that all parishioners maintain a healthy social distance from one another. We also are disinfecting pews throughout the week to try to provide a clean Church.
Q. Is the parish office still open?
A. The Parish Office is closed. You can call 630-338-8000 and someone from the staff will get back to you within 24 hours.
Q. Are Religious Education Classes canceled?
A. Yes, all Church gatherings (outside of the sacraments are canceled) but we are sending out virtual learning lessons so parents and kids can stay connected to the faith and the Church.
Are You Homebound and Need Some Help?
PARISHIONERS HELPING PARISHIONERS MINISTRY is set up to meet the immediate needs of those in our parish and community who need assistance
during the COVID-19 crisis. If you need assistance in the areas shown below, or know of someone who does, please contact us at 630-338-8051.
Light Shopping Necessary Errands
Ride to Doctor’s Appointments Referral to St. Vincent DePaul
Society for greater assistance We will be checking the phone for messages at 10 am, 2 pm, and 4 pm. In the event of a non-life-threatening emergency, please contact Mike Zak at 630-215-5577. If this is a life-threatening or medical emergency, please call 911. Because this is for immediate and short term assistance only, we will refer you to St. Vincent DePaul Society for all other assistance and referrals OR please CALL 630-338-8270.
IMPORTANT PARISH INFORMATION 5
Q. Are the First Communion Masses canceled?
A. Not at this time. We will be discussing our options to keep everyone safe as we adhere to Government and Diocese mandates. If something changes, parents will be notified as soon as a procedural decision is made.
Q. Will Confirmation be Canceled on May 3rd?
A. As of March 18th, Bishop Malloy is postponing Confirma-tions. Given our Confirmation date is over a month away on May 3rd, we do not know if our date will be impacted. It is possible that we will need to reschedule Confirmation. We will immediately notify you of any changes or updates as they are made.
Q. What is the status of the Special Sacrament Class?
A. Parents involved in this program were notified that the March classes were canceled. We will notify the parents if any of the remaining classes are canceled.
Q. What about my wedding or funeral?
A. Weddings and Funerals are proceeding as planned. But due to the new CDC requirements, we must ask that the attendance is less than 50 people.
Q. Is Vacation Bible School (VBS) canceled?
A. We are currently planning for VBS. Please register your children for this event. You can find the registration form on the Parish Website or you may contact Gail Brown at [email protected].
Q. Can a priest still come to see someone who is sick or dying at the hospital or at home?
A. Absolutely, in case of an emergency or urgent pastoral need, please call the church office, 630-338-8000, and one of our priests will respond to your ASAP.
Q. When will be going back to a regular schedule?
A. We eagerly await the time we can get back to the regular schedule. But we will continue to do whatever it takes to keep our parishioners safe and healthy. We will continue to follow the CDC and guidance from the government and diocese; when they say it is safe to resume normal gatherings we will gladly do so.
Please make a commitment to help ST. PATRICK PARISH PRO-LIFE COMMITTEE
Make a difference during LENT!
The 40 Days for Life campaign, from now until April 5, our community will unite with many
others from coast to coast – and internationally – for a major simultaneous pro-life mobilization.
You can sign up by going to
https://tinyurl.com/stp40dfl or by contacting Jon Mielke at
[email protected] or 847-863-1264.
Faithful believers are praying and fasting for 40 days that these efforts will mark the beginning
of the end of abortion.
The 40 Days for Life efforts have resulted in the following: 16,742 Lives Saved From Abortion 196 Abortion Workers Converted 104 Abortion Facilities Closed
Praying and fasting is part of the Catholic Tradition.
Our Lady of Fatima (Our Blessed Mother) asks for all Catholics to do the following:
• Amend our lives and ask for pardon for our sins • Pray the Rosary daily
• Make sacrifices for sinners • Complete “Five First Saturday Devotions”
• Wear the Brown Scapular
During Lent we will focus our almsgiving on supporting
the work of HOPE FOR HAITIANS
“Feed the Hungry” – one of the corporal works of mercy. Today we need to recognize the
ease with which we can help alleviate some hunger. The little girl in this photo is eating cassava bread. She is in a Hope for Haitians
village that has a cassava bakery as part of teaching a trade and providing
a micro-enterprise for that village. Cassava, a tuberous root that is ground into
flour, is one of the staples in Haiti. In three villages we helped build,
we provided a rice mill for the
villagers so they can be more efficient in
processing their hand harvested
crops and help feed their families. This mill will also allow them to produce additional
rice and flour to sell to other villages.
Help Hope for Haitians complete more villages by donating during the
parish Lenten almsgiving appeal. Each gift is truly appreciated.
Thank you to everyone who has been sacrificing to fill a donation box or envelope.
Please keep your box at HOME until further notice for collection.
If you would like to find out more about this ministry, or make your donation online,
call 815-847-0656, or visit their Website at hopeforhaitians.org.
Prayer of the Faithful: As the blind man had his sight restored by
Jesus, may we have our eyes opened to the hunger and needs of Haitian families, and
recognize God’s call to share our blessings and help them overcome their poverty…
Lord , please hear our prayers
PRAYER, FASTING & ALMSGIVING 6
SCHOOL NEWS 7
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“Be grateful for trials and tribulations, as they force us to have recourse to the Heavenly Consoler! When all is going well, we forget God; only in adversity do we seek Him for comfort.”
— St. Francis de Sales
Crane Road Campus—K– 8th-Grade Mrs. Lisa Brown, Principal
630-338-8100 787 Crane Rd. St. Charles 60175
Downtown Campus—PK2 through PK4 Mrs. Veronica Day, Director
630-338-8200 • 118 N. 5th St. St. Charles 60174
St. Patrick Catholic School Students are Up and Rolling with E-Learning. Our teachers are sending out the daily assignments electronically and our students are completing the lessons and sending them
back to their teachers. Teachers are video and audio recording lessons as well so the students can participate in a virtual classroom. As challenging as these times can be our school children, teachers, and staff are adapting beautifully.
OUR WEEKLY OFFERING SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2020
$ 3 4 , 6 0 0 .0 0
Our Sacrificial gi will go to Cross Catholic Outreach to deliver
food, shelter and hope to the poor.
PRAYER & WORSHIP
Monday, March 23 — St. Turibius of Mogrovejo, Bishop 7:00 a.m. Special Intention for Crane Road Church Joseph Farrell 8:30 a.m. Lynn Gallagher Downtown Church
Tuesday, March 24 — St. Oscar Romero 7:00 a.m. Harold Hubbe Crane Road Church
8:30 a.m. Edualia Regole Downtown Church
Wednesday, March 25 — The Annunciation of the Lord 7:00 a.m. Alice Kossakowski Crane Road Church
8:30 a.m. John & Ellen Geiger Downtown Church 8:45 a.m. Teddy Draftz Crane Road Church
Thursday, March 26 7:00 a.m. William Vallow Crane Road Church
8:30 a.m. Sylvia Wernisch Downtown Church
6:00 p.m. Mass in Spanish Downtown Church
Friday, March 27 7:00 a.m. Audrey Bechtold Crane Road Church
8:30 a.m. Chester Kosiek Downtown Church
Saturday, March 28 8:30 a.m. Walter Lester Downtown Church
4:00 p.m. Stephen Quartuccio CR — Fr. Gonnella
6:00 p.m. William Boedecker DT— Fr. Kladar
Sunday, March 29 — 5th Sunday of Lent
7:30 a.m. Carol Mae Westhoff DT — Fr. Gonnella 8:00 a.m. Treva & Floyd Fritz CR — Msgr. Deutsch
9:00 a.m. Mario Demma DT — Fr. Gonnella
9:45 a.m. Special Intention for CR — Msgr. Deutsch Gladys School
10:30 a.m. People of St. Patrick DT— Fr. Kladar
11:30 a.m. Mariano Demma CR — Msgr. Deutsch
12:00 p.m. Brendan Moran DT— Fr. Kladar
5:00 p.m. Mass in Spanish DT — Fr. Loaiza
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— See Confession Schedule on Right —
This week our Crane Road Church Tabernacle Candle burns
In Memory of: Austin Barnabeo, Jr.
And our Downtown Church Tabernacle Candle burns
In Memory of: Mary George
May this light which reminds us of Jesus’ presence in the Tabernacle
welcome them into His eternal presence.
The priests will be covering all the mass intentions privately and during the streamed masses.
SCHEDULE FOR WEEKLY MASS & INTENTIONS
PRAY THE Rosary
Everyday at HOME
DAILY CONFESSIONS CRANE ROAD CHURCH Tuesday: 6:00 p.m. — Until All Heard* Thursday: 6:00 p.m. — Until All Heard* Saturday: 3:00 — 3:30 p.m.
DOWNTOWN CHURCH Monday: 12:00 — 12:30 p.m. Wednesday: 12:00 — 12:30 p.m. Friday: 12:00 — 12:30 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. — Until All Heard*
Until All Are Heard; Meaning: Father will hear confessions from all those in line. When Nobody is left in line, Confession time frame will be done.
REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS 9
PRAY FOR THE DECEASED
Margaret Barton John Oster
PRAY FOR THE SICK Edward Armendariz Lisa Ayers Dennis Baran Micki Baran Anezka Bouz Stephanie Boyer Patricia Brendecke Dorothy Buchta John Bukovits Jason Cain Doug Candre Craig Cassidy Madeline Chimienti Thomas Cieslica Clara Conforti Michelle Connor Abigail Convey Joan Cooper Amanda Delaney Jeremy Charles Sharon Diamond Elaine DiGirolamo
Gay Marie & Tom Doherty Melissa Falco Joe Fasano Rick Feichter Bob Filas Bea Fillmore Lanny Frawley Matt Frickenstein June Galanos Cybele Giorgi Bob Girdwain Tony Giocopelli Gerard Giudice Nicolina Giudice James Goggin Chuck Gruber Maria Gomez Glenn Hammer Mark Herwaldt Susan Hill Jill Jackson Dorothy [Dally] Johnson Meri Notz-Johnson Pete Kaczmar Lorraine Kohlert Gerald Konetzki Barb Koskiewicz Brittnay Labue Phillip LaFata
Estrella LaGunte Charlene Lee Art Lloyd Jeremy Lloyd Margaret Lopez Michael Macino Janet Malkiewicz Alexis Manier Phyllis Markovic Barbara & James Mazurek Wes McCune Larry McKenna Maeve McKeough Mary Lou Mondi Mandy Montalgo Jennifer Mueller Shirley Mueller Jimmy Mulhern Chris Nila Bridget Page Susan Paneitz Keith Parker Ralph Perry Rose Perry Anthony Placek, Jr. Rita Polek Ronald Polzin Edward D. Prell Helena Prymek
Rosia Rodriguez Helen Roesch Zane Romero Bob Rosene Nina Ruck Armando Ruscetti Felicita Russell Monica Siazon Gabriel Socha Gwendolyn Socha Vern Steffen Tina Stoltz Daniel Straka Geralyn Sychowski Cynthia Szabelski David Tenzinger Eileen Uba Ken Ward Kevin Warfel Joe White Mike White Christine Wiedemann Steve Wiersema Julie Wilke Jeannette Wilson Fred Wurm Marie Zambello Mavis Zanbelo
Remember the PRAYER CIRCLE
when you or someone you know needs prayers.
Contact Laura at 630-587-5707 or [email protected]
PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY PERSONNEL & FAMILIES Lt Col Mark C. Andres Capt Jonathan Barillas PFC Matthew Borst LTC Nicholas Bugajski Cmdr. Dr. Mark Cannon* 1st Lt Jennifer Clay MMN3 John Cody 1st Lt Frederick V. Dela Cruz Capt Patrick Dorsch Amn Liam Drummond Sgt Casey Duncan SRA Anna Swanson Gladden* Sgt. Austin Gladden* BM1 Patrick M. Hogan LCpl. I. Nic Kwasniewski* Sgt Zac T. Kwasniewski* SSGT Joe Lullo Maj. Branden M. Lynam
Petty Officer Ian Masters 1st Lt Shawn Meaney LCpl. Kyle Mendez Capt Jack Murphy Sgt. Quincy Novak* PFC Michael J. Papa, III* Sgt Andrew Perry Capt Andrew Slade 1LT Michael Shares 2LT Peter Shares Amn Erin Nicole Shulfer 1LT Colin M. Snook* Sgt. Ryan Swanson* Capt Samuel Westhoff Maj Eric Winkofsky Ensign Kurt M. Zepeda 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]
If you or your loved ones no longer need our prayers, please let us know.
Call the Parish Office: 630-338-8000
PRAY THE CHAPLET OF Divine Mercy
at 3:00 p.m. at HOME
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 pm each afternoon.
This recalls the time of Christ’s death on the cross.
THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL would like to thank everyone who participated in our Trivia Night Fundraiser on February 8th.
You are Awesome! Your generosity made it a rousingly
successful event – God bless you all. His spirit could certainly be felt as we worked, played and raised funds for
the needy in our area. You made a difference! A special Thank You to
Fr. Gonnella who allowed himself to be playfully “auctioned off” to share his knowledge as a ninth player at a
table, and to the two benefactors who so very generously donated
a hefty sum for the privilege. An extra Thank You to our able Emcee, Tom Pietrowski, without whose dedication and hard work we could not
have hosted this event for the past 15 years. You are a blessing.
Finally, we want to thank everyone who contributed in any way throughout the year so we can continue to
be that helping hand to our neighbors in need. THANK YOU.
Congratulations to the Winning Table! From left: Sean and Emily Wixted, Dave and Emily Mack with their
adorable 2-year-old daughter Charlotte, Claire and Scotty La Vanne, Karen Van Acker, and Mackenzie Doyle. Well Done!!
Best Decorated Table!
Table who Won Fr. Gonnella at the Auction!
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