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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, May 17, 2020 | Sixth Sunday of Easter
There Was Great Joy in That City Our first reading today from the Acts of the Apostles tells us that when Philip was preaching the Gospel and performing miracles in the name of Jesus, there was great joy in the city. We can only imagine how excited people were when they heard the Gospel and witnessed those miracles. Certainly, many were convinced that Jesus was the Son of God and wished to be Baptized immediately. We know many people were anxious to renounce their former way of life and embrace the new life of a Christian. We might ask ourselves today just how joyful we are when we focus on our faith in Jesus. If there is a lack of joy in our lives, perhaps we are not living fully as Jesus wants us to live. Perhaps we are looking for joy in all the wrong places. Sometimes people say that they need a miracle to believe. Some skeptics might say that it was easy for the people mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles to believe because they witnessed a miracle. Some might say that miracles do not occur anymore. They ask, “So why should one believe?” Most people do not witness grandiose miracles. Even in the Scriptures, it was not everyone who witnessed a miracle who came to believe in Jesus. Many people came to believe when they heard from someone else what Jesus or His disciples were doing. One of the greatest miracles of all is that we can believe without seeing (“Blessed are those who have not seen, yet believe” from John 20:29.) We are told there was great joy in the city, because the Gospel was being preached and wonderful signs were taking place. Yes, even today with all of the difficulties put upon us because of COVID-19, the Gospel is being preached and wonderful miracles are taking place: the birth of a human being, a person who is healed and allowed to rejoin his or her family, enemies becoming friends, family members growing closer because they are spending more time together. Our news media may not pick up on all of these things, but they occur nevertheless. Let us be joyful people. If we are not as joyful as we want to be, let us ask if we are truly listening to what Jesus is saying to us. Let us ask if we are being attentive to the modern day miracles occurring in our midst. Wonderful things do happen in our world, but we must look at everything with the eyes of faith and not with the eyes of doubt. Those people in Samaria finally received the Holy Spirit and their initiation into the Church was complete. May the Holy Spirit, which we have already received, allow us to experience the fullness of joy knowing that Jesus is in our midst! Father David
A Message from Fr. David Hankus Dear Parishioners, So many of us long for the opportunity to return to our churches and attend Mass in person. The Bishops of Illinois as well as the priests of the Joliet Diocese are working on how that can happen in the safest way possible. The rules and guidelines put forth for our state will certainly be followed and as soon as we are permitted and able to accommodate people safely we will do so. Let us continue to pray and ask our Lord to guide us during these difficult times. Please also know that you are remembered in my daily Masses and prayers. May God bless us all! Father David
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Come See the Difference!
Our transition and adjustment to Remote Learning has been a huge success in 2020.Our School Family has been drawn closer together as we work together intellectually, spiritually, and emotionally. Our teachers and staff have gone above and beyond during this unprecedented time and our children and families have met us at the top! We are looking forward to the day when our school hallways are filled with laughter and learning. Consider joining our family as we inspire your journey with Christ. Visit our website www.stjamesge-school.org and give us a call at 630-469-8060 for information about our Preschool through 8th grade. Seats are filling fast for Fall 2020.
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Parish Prayer List If you would like to add a name to the parish prayer list, please contact Rubi at: [email protected]. Thank you!
Emas Abdelsayed Nicholas Affatato
Olivia Aliga Antonia Ambubuyog
Mike Asani Jason B.
Jennifer Baker John Benton
Enzo Bernabei Karen Bjanki Lydia Boyer
Glenys Brown 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 Chris Danly
Sue Davis Charlie DeMory
Georgianna DeMory Tony DeMory
Nick DiFruscolo 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 John Graff
Robert Gunter Susan Hagensee Sharon Harbert
Lucille Highsmith Jay
Josh Hobson John Jackson
Gail Johnsen Ellen Johnston John Keating
Josefina Kellogg Patricia Klein
Alan Kurpiewski Peter Lajoice
Greg Leakakos Joan Leakakos Robert Lenger
Felomina Lezada Woody Lindauer
Zosimo Lim Ellen Lloyd
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 Nada Nadar 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 Joe Sansone
Natalie Jane Santos Sharon Sassone Bobbie Saverino Ginny Saverino
Russ Schauer Glenn Schroerder Fr. John Sebahar Mary Sherwood
Wanda Slupik Cindy Smetana Margo Smetana Marie Sobecki
Dexter Sondrik Grace Stasi Joan Szabo
Mike Taurmina Maria Tomczak Bruce Tompkinson
Patricia Tompkinson Ronald Townsel Frank Trankina
Fred Tsai Nora Tsai Joan Turos
Joseph Turos Gabriella Urban Andrew Ursitti
The Ursitti Family 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
We Mourn the Passing of Parishioner & Ministry Center Volunteer Marie Kohler
On Saturday, May 9th, beloved parishioner and longtime Ministry Center volunteer Marie Kohler passed away at the age of 95. Marie was a bright light who could be found just about every weekday seated in the chairs at daily Mass. She was a prayer warrior, a faithful member of the daily Rosary group and a former CCW Woman of the Year.
Marie served regularly as a volunteer in the Ministry Center for over a decade. Throughout the years she worked in the front office, she cheerfully assisted with all of our parish mailings, answered phones and spread her love and joy to numerous visitors, many staff members and two pastors. She became a beloved adjunct member of our parish staff. In the picture above, she was celebrating her "retirement" at the age of 93.
Marie will be greatly missed by so many who came to know and love her. She had a gift of making every one of her friends feel as if they were her most favorite person in the world. Marie leaves behind her son John, daughter Stella, grandsons Jason (Marina), Adam, Ryan (Kelly), grand daughter Sarah (Benjamin), great granddaughter Alexandra and friends as countless as the stars. The family plans to celebrate Marie’s life at a Memorial Mass when we may gather in church again.
Eternal rest grant unto Marie, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
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We Invite You to Continue Watching Weekend Masses Online
at St. James the Apostle Parish
Thank you to all those parishioners who participated in our online Masses for Palm Sunday, the Paschal Triduum and Easter Sunday. We heard so much of your positive feedback, therefore the decision was made to continue filming and making available weekend Masses. Stay tuned to your regular Flocknotes from the parish for the weekly link or just check our website stjamesge.org on Saturdays for the link to the latest Mass which will be found in the headers. A big thank you to parishioner Phil Mueller of Mueller Production Services, (www.muellerproductionservices.com) whose generous donation of many hours of time and talent have made it possible for us to continue this ministry.
Worship Ministries Readings for the Week
Monday: Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Jn 15:26 — 16:4a Tuesday: Acts 16:22-34; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Jn 16:5-11 Wednesday: Acts 17:15, 22 — 18:1; Ps 148:1-2, 11-14; Jn 16:12-15 Thursday: Acts 18:1-8; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 16:16-20 Friday: Acts 18:9-18; Ps 47:2-7; Jn 16:20-23 Saturday: Acts 18:23-28; Ps 47:2-3, 8-10; Jn 16:23b-28 Sunday: Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17- 23; Mt 28:16-20
Saints and Special Observances Sunday: Sixth Sunday of Easter Monday: St. John I Wednesday: St. Bernardine of Siena Thursday: St. Christopher Magallanes and Companions Friday: St. Rita of Cascia
Act of Spiritual Communion by Saint Alphonsus Ligouri:
My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
St. Rita of Cascia (1381-1457) May 22
If you’re ever in Philadelphia on May 22, forget parking anywhere near Saint Rita’s shrine. Cars line streets and fill medians as throngs pack a candlelight vigil and six Masses, honoring this patroness of lost causes, hopeless situations, and—as her statue in countless churches built by twentieth-century immigrants testifies—difficult marriages, troubled homes, and alienated children. Wise people warn, be careful what you pray for. “Divine Savior,” Rita prayed, “let me suffer like you!” Obedient to parents who refused her wish to become a nun, Rita married a man who returned her devotion with twenty years of abuse. When enemies murdered him, Rita’s two sons swore revenge. Paintings depict her pointing the angry boys toward Christ crucified, whom she begged to restrain them. Within the year, both sons died. Alone now, Rita went to the convent but was refused. The nuns feared violence, since one of them was related to the murderer. Rita arranged peace between the families, made vows, and became much sought after as a counselor and intercessor for forty years on earth—and ever since in heaven.
—Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
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[ STEWARDSHIP NOTE FOR TODAY ]
“The one who has faith in me will do the works I do, and far great than these,” Jesus tells His disciples (John 14:12.) That is quite an assignment for us as Christian stewards!
The envelope and ACH collection amount for May 9/10, 2020 is $22,765.00
The Preserving Our Father’s House
envelope and ACH collection amount for May 6 - 13 is $3,769.77
Your generosity is greatly appreciated and needed!
Administration Ministries
The Best Way to Receive Updates from St. James the Apostle Parish
During these difficult times we want to do our best to stay connected with you to provide you with spiritual resources and updated information as it becomes available.
If you are not yet connected to Flocknote, the email service through which we send out the most important of information, please send an email to Lisa Gilligan: [email protected] and she will sign you up to receive them.
Our website is updated regularly as well. Visit www.stjamesge.org to stay up to date.
On Facebook, we share inspirational resources and stories from many Catholic outlets you may find helpful. Be sure to follow our page, St James the Apostle Parish in Glen Ellyn Illinois.
On Twitter you can follow us at: St James Glen Ellyn.
Be assured of our continued prayers for all of our parishioners at this time.
How You Can Still Contribute to St. James (while the church and offices are closed)
We have been getting the question a lot these days as to how and where you can make your sacrificial contribution to the parish. Thank you for asking! Your generous is greatly appreciated and needed.
Contributions to the parish may be mailed to St. James the Apostle Parish, 480 S. Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL 60137—OR—dropped off in the lock box outside the Ministry Center door. Both the mail and lock box will be checked daily.
If you would like to enroll in on-line giving, you can go to https://gp.vancopayments.com/gpo/#/donateNow/6993f0ab-5c86-4804-b0b2-00e0247 The direct link is also found on our website—Look in the headers for “Donate to St. James”. Questions? Email [email protected] [email protected] or call Daniel Sledz, our Business Manager at (630) 545-0847.
Thank You to Our Bulletin Advertisers! As you make limited purchases while sheltering in place, please consider supporting the businesses who support our parish and community. You will find our bulletin advertisers on the last pages of this bulletin.
St. James St. Vincent de Paul Society “Extend mercy towards others, so that there can be
no one in need whom you meet without helping.” The St. James St. Vincent de Paul Society serves those in need in our local community. If you are in need of assistance, please call us: (630) 984-5433
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Christian Education Ministries
2020-21 Religious Ed Registration Now Open Our online registration for the 2020-2021 year is now open. To complete your RE registration and payment plan, follow the FACTS link below: https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/4LLY6 On the welcome page click the appropriate option: 1) ‘Create a username & password’ if you are a new
FACTS User, —OR— 2) ‘Sign in’ if you already have an account. Select the
appropriate school year and complete the steps as prompted. Please see the RE Registration information above or on the parish website (www.stjamesge.org/religious-education) for more information to complete your RE registration.
NOTE: payment in full or payment plans does not begin until October, 2020; however, you may change the date if you'd like to have the debit completed when your register. Looking for a way to share your faith? If you are interested in becoming a Catechist or Aide for Religious Education for the upcoming school year, please contact the Religious Education office. Catechists and Aides receive fee discounts of 50% and 25% and can ensure their first choice of class day/time for their child(ren).
St. James Youth Ministry
Join us on Wednesday afternoons from 4:30-5 PM as we uncover this historical and spiritual translations of the Book of Acts. The best thing about this Bible study? It is led by our own teens - how cool is that? We will be studying this Book of Scripture through the end of May. Check your Flocknote messages to get the Zoom link - or if you aren't on Flocknote, sign up today! Feel free to join in, you never know what message that God may want YOU to hear. If you have any questions, just contact Gina: [email protected]
Joy/joi/ noun a feeling of great pleasure and happiness
Even though religious education classes did not end as we’d planned, we began with the theme of joy and we hope we can also continue with joy. You might feel pulled in all directions, but we wish you joy throughout the day...in the warmer weather, slower pace and time with each other.
If you need resources, we have them; if you have questions, we'll get them answered; and, joyfully we will be here for our students and families all summer. We aren't going anywhere!
We continue to pray for our catechists, students and their families. Be assured that you are cherished. Stay well and remember to share joy.
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First Prayer: O Mary, You shine continuously on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope. We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick, who, at the foot of the cross, were united with Jesus’ suffering, and persevered in your faith.
“Protectress of the Roman people”, you know our needs, and we know that you will provide, so that, as at Cana in Galilee, joy and celebration may return after this time of trial.
Help us, Mother of Divine Love, to conform ourselves to the will of the Father and to do what Jesus tells us. For he took upon himself our suffering, and burdened himself with our sorrows to bring us, through the cross, to the joy of the Resurrection. Amen.
We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God; Do not despise our petitions in our necessities, but deliver us always from every danger, O Glorious and Blessed Virgin.
Second Prayer: “We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God”.
In the present tragic situation, when the whole world is prey to suffering and anxiety, we fly to you, Mother of God and our Mother, and seek refuge under your protection.
Virgin Mary, turn your merciful eyes towards us amid this coronavirus pandemic. Comfort those who are distraught and mourn their loved ones who have died, and at times are buried in a way that grieves them deeply. Be close to those who are concerned for their loved ones who are sick and who, in order to prevent the spread of the disease, cannot be close to them. Fill with hope those who are troubled by the uncertainty of the future and the consequences for the economy and employment.
Mother of God and our Mother, pray for us to God, the Father of mercies, that this great suffering may end and that hope and peace may dawn anew. Plead with your divine Son, as you did at Cana, so that the families of the sick and the victims be comforted, and their hearts be opened to confidence and trust.
Protect those doctors, nurses, health workers and volunteers who are on the frontline of this emergency, and are risking their lives to save others. Support their heroic effort and grant them strength, generosity and continued health. Be close to those who assist the sick night and day, and to priests who, in their pastoral concern and fidelity to the Gospel, are trying to help and
support everyone.
Blessed Virgin, illumine the minds of men and women engaged in scientific research, that they may find effective solutions to overcome this virus.
Support national leaders, that with wisdom, solicitude and generosity they may come to the aid of those lacking the basic necessities of life and may devise social and economic solutions inspired by farsightedness and solidarity.
Mary Most Holy, stir our consciences, so that the enormous funds invested in developing and stockpiling arms will instead be spent on promoting effective research on how to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future.
Beloved Mother, help us realize that we are all members of one great family and to recognize the bond that unites us, so that, in a spirit of fraternity and solidarity, we can help to alleviate countless situations of poverty and need. Make us strong in faith, persevering in service, constant in prayer.
Mary, Consolation of the afflicted, embrace all your children in distress and pray that God will stretch out his all-powerful hand and free us from this terrible pandemic, so that life can serenely resume its normal course.
To you, who shine on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope, do we entrust ourselves, O Clement, O Loving, O Sweet Virgin Mary. Amen.
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Mass Intentions & This Week @ St. James > May 18 - 24, 2020 MAY 18/MONDAY
8:00 A.M. Steve Hautzinger REQ. BY THE UHLARIK FAMILY
MAY 19/TUESDAY 8:00 A.M. Michael Taormina REQ. BY DAVID & RITA MC INTYRE
MAY 20/WEDNESDAY
8:00 A.M. Anna Mathai REQ. BY FRANCES MOOLAYIL
Lupita Valadez REQ. BY MR. & MRS. MAVEC
Mary Feeney REQ. BY EILEEN O’MALLEY
MAY 21/THURSDAY 8:00 A.M. Fred and Laura Marie Marion REQ. BY GLORIA MARION
MAY 22/FRIDAY 8:00 A.M. Communion Service
MAY 23/SATURDAY 4:00 P.M. Mary Gawlik REQ. BY CHUCK & NICOLE PERRONE
MAY 24/SUNDAY 9:00 A.M. Gloria Krainiak REQ. BY THE MIKALUNAS FAMILY
11:00 A.M. The Parishioners
—Please Note: Fr. David and Fr. Sebahar will offer private Masses for the intentions of each day—
THIS WEEK@ST. JAMES
We are adhering to the appropriate directives to protect the health and well-being of our parishioners. Please check our website, stjamesge.org for the most updated information about our schedule. Thank you!
Mass Offerings at St. James the Apostle while the Offices are Closed
An individual may ask a priest to offer a Mass for several reasons, such as: • In thanksgiving to God for one’s blessings • For the intentions of another person (such as on a birthday), • For the repose of the soul of someone who has died.
To arrange to have a Mass offered for your intentions, please email [email protected]. A $10 donation is requested to be dropped off in the locked box at the Ministry Center. Thank you!
