Saint Patrick Parish · The Ladies' Auxiliary will again be selling Mystic Monk Coffee during pie pick up! Coffee selection will include various roasts, flavored coffees (ground,

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, “GivetoCaesarwhatisCaesar’s,butgivetoGodwhatisGod’s”Today’s gospel offers a re lection on how a disciple of Christ should live in the world. A Christian is not called to be a separatist and or to isolate him or herself. Jesus does show a respect for civil authority. As citizens we obey laws for the common good, and we pay taxes and play our part in the political process. When Jesus says give to God what is God’s, he’s talking about how our faith is meant to impact our involvement in the world. Our core allegiance is with God and the gospel truths that Jesus proclaimed. The challenge for a Christian is to integrate those spiritual truths into our daily lives. In the Gospel of Matthew Jesus challenged his disciples to “be salt of the earth, and a light to the world.” Those are images that point out the importance of engagement and involvement in the world. We’re meant to impact the world with the message of Christ and transform it through our discipleship. What are some practical implications lowing from this gospel? Christians are meant to be engaged in the political process which is the right of every citizen. We should be informed and it is important to vote. It’s important to allow our spiritual/moral principles to guide us in this process. That is quite a challenge because there are so many challenging issues facing us today. A core moral principle for Catholics is the sacredness and dignity of every human life, from the time in the womb all the way until the end of life. These principles inform the Church’s position on issues like abortion, immigration reform, euthanasia and many other life issues. To be an informed, faith- illed citizen is hard work. Jesus never said discipleship would be easy! When Jesus asked whose image was stamped on the coin, they answered “Caesar’s.” Our souls are also stamped with an image. We are created and “stamped” in the image of God. That is our core identity as Christians. We take our earthly citizenship seriously but need to remember that our inal citizenship is with God in heaven. We need a great deal of wisdom to navigate this challenging world with the heart and mind of Christ. We may be tempted to compro-mise on our core moral principles in order to it in. We have a great role model in St. Thomas More who is the patron saint for politicians. King Henry VIII wanted Thomas More to abandon his moral principles and agree with the King’s wayward positions. Thomas wouldn’t do it and it cost him his life. He said, “I die the King’s good servant, but God’s irst.” Our Bishops have produced an excellent work entitled “Faithful Citizenship” which you can ind on their website (United States Catholic Conference of Bishops). It has some helpful re lections on being a faith- illed, faithful citizen in a world that needs the transforming presence of God. The Lord has entrusted that mission to us, may we be strengthened to be salt of the earth and a light to the world. In Christ, Msgr. Steve Knox

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All Saint’s 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 7:00 p.m. Crane Road Church

All Soul’s Day On Thursday, November 2, 2017

Mass Schedule: 7:00 a.m. Crane Road Church 8:30 a.m. 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 22, 2017 PAGE 3

Rockford Diocese

THIS WEEKEND! Sunday, October 22nd is St. Vincent de Paul Society’s Served 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.

In Dempsey Hall on Crane Rd Enjoy Fluffy Pancakes with Hot Maple Syrup, Sausage, Sweets

& Treats, Coffee & Juice, Games & More! Enjoy a Short Stack for a Tall Cause! (while supplies last)Contact Wendy Bialek at 630-677-8934

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, weekends of October 21-22 & October 28-29. You can also order online 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.

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 [email protected]

www.rockforddiocese.org/donate


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 15: $44,482.55


Enroll in Electronic Giving

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].

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

23rd Annual Great Lakes Catholic Men’s Conference is on Saturday, November 18th 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. Come and 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.

Take this opportunity to learn from others and grow in holiness. Stand with other men in the battle to reclaim our families & culture

for the glory of God! Don’t miss this opportunity to 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

Divine Mercy Images

“I am offering people a vessel with which they are to keep coming to the fountain of

mercy. That vessel is this image with the signature,

Jesus, I Trust in You.”

This Image is Available in the Narthex following each Mass

on the weekend of October 21st and 22nd.

Two different Canvas Images will be For Sale:

A Gallery wrapped Desktop Image for $15

& A larger Golden Framed Image for $30.

Take the image(s) back to your home, workplace, nursing home, & college dorm rooms to receive the graces that our Lord

promised to those that honor this image of Divine Mercy.

The proceeds support the basic needs of food and housing for the Marian Missionaries of Divine Mercy; those who volunteer to make a year-long commitment to put mercy into action, bringing the love &

mercy of God to the streets, prisons & nursing homes. AttentionMarriedCouples...PleaseJoinUsforOurDateNightFriday,November17from7to9p.m.Ourparishioners,Julie&KenKonetzkiwillARomanticEveningwithyourSpouse&alsomeetotherparishcoupleslocatedatGenHoeRestaurantinGeneva.ReservationsneededbyWed.,Nov.15th!PleaseR.S.V.P.bycallortexttoTheaat630-730-2361ore-mail:[email protected]

Childcare will NOT be provided.


St.PatrickParishServiceMinistry

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 a.m. to 7 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!

6 a.m. Breakfast Club One morning last week,

Celeste Marc, Dave Stowell & Amanda Bushe prepared homemade waffles for

breakfast for the Lazarus House Guests.

They would like to do this a couple of times a year. If you would like to help, please contact Celeste for

more information at [email protected].

Helping with BINGO at the Bickford Senior Residence on October 13th, organized by Pat Reding (in the hat), were parishioners Chris &

Vicky Ras & sons. There will be 2 additional evening BINGO

Sessions at the Bickford on Fridays, December 1st & 29th. If you are interested in

helping, please email Pat Reding at [email protected].

The Ladies Auxiliary would like to Thank Everyone for participating in our

"Shred Day" Fundraising-Event!

The copy of the 'Certificate of Destruction'

is shown for everyone to take comfort in that their

sensitive documents have, indeed,

been shredded!!

Your generosity enables us to continue our

mission of supporting our Catholic community as well as community

outreach.

We are very happy for the support we received

again from our St. Patrick's community.

Rosary Rally for Peace in America and the World

This group gathered on Saturday, October 14th for the Downtown Church Mass & procession

then prayed the Rosary to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Fatima apparitions.

Mrs. Studebaker's 3 year old class enjoyed having Msgr. Knox join them for some "hammer time." Pounding golf tees into pumpkins resulted in lots of laughs while working on eye-hand coordination. PleaseVisitUs!VeronicaDay,Director•Phone:[email protected]•118N.5thStreet,St.Charles60174


St.PatrickCatholicSchool—www.stpatsirish.orgMain Campus (K-8): 787 Crane Road, St. Charles, 60175 • 630-338-8100

Reflections ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC SCHOOL

Where Faith and the Future Meet Pumpkin Prayers

Safety First! PLEASE BE Aware:

Our Parking Lot is ALWAYS BUSY... Before School - Drop-Off Time:

7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

A second grade li le girl was asked by a friend, “What is it like to be Catholic?”

The girl replied, “It’s like being a pumpkin.

God picks you from the patch, brings you in, and washes all the dirt off of you.

Then He cuts open the top and scoops out all the yucky stuff.

He removes the seeds of doubt, hate, greed, and lots of other icky things.

Then He carves you a new smiling face and puts His light inside of you to shine

for all the world to see.”

Our St. Patrick’s 1st and 2nd graders had a great time learning at the pumpkin farm and picking out just the perfect pumpkin.

St. Patrick’s boy’s football team Celebrated Mass before heading out for their Homecoming Game. Pu ng God first in everything they do on and off the field. The football team is dressing in pink during the month of October to bring awareness and support to those struggling with a breast cancer diagnosis. On behalf of the team a $5000.00 dona on has been made to the Kelly Cares Founda on.


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

A Retreat Workshop For Widowed Men & Women

Beingwidowedisaspeciallossandthisprogramisdesignedespeciallytohelpthewidowed indhope&joyagain.

Oct.28&29—HeldinBatavia,ILat the Nazareth Retreat House. Or Nov.11&12—HeldinLemont,ILat Our Lady of the Angels House of Prayer (on Alvernia Manor’s campus). Both Include overnight & meals.

SpaceLimited!REGISTEREARLY!

Call:[email protected]

or www.joyfulagain.org

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.)

Tuesday, October 24th:

for a Hot Breakfast with Donuts, Milk, Juice, etc.

Parent Help is VERY Appreciated Especially While Mr. Zak is OUT

Recovering from Surgery!!


Monday, October 23: FOR 8TH GRADE TEENS

AFTER SCHOOL: 4 TO 5:30 PM Meet in the CATACOMBS

Friends - Food - Fun & FAITH

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

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

>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!

WeeklyMassIntentions This week our Crane Road Church Tabernacle Candle burns In Memory of: Maggie Lang

And our Downtown Church Tabernacle Candle burns

In Memory of: Eleanor Shaw

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

welcome them into His eternal presence.

Monday, October 23 ~ St. John of Capistrano

7:00 a.m. Maggie Lang Crane Road Church

8:30 a.m. Jerry Santori Downtown Church

Tuesday, October 24 ~ St. Anthony Mary Claret

7:00 a.m. Mary Jane Myers Crane Road Church

8:30 a.m. Eileen & Edward Walsh Downtown Church

Wednesday, October 25

7:00 a.m. Special Intention for Fr. Byrne

Crane Road Church

8:30 a.m. Bill Kochevar Downtown Church

Thursday, October 26

7:00 a.m. Special Intention for William Flood

Crane Road Church

8:30 a.m. Dr. Charles Kanute Downtown Church

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

Friday, October 27

7:00 a.m. Jason Weller Crane Road Church

8:30 a.m. Paul Rene Jagen Downtown Church

~ Celebrants ~

8:30 a.m. John & Helen Norris Downtown Church

4:00 p.m. Barb Starshak CR — Msgr. Knox

6:00 p.m. Margaret Anchor DT — Fr. Manno

Sunday, October 29 ~ 30th Sunday ~ Celebrants ~

7:30 a.m. Jean Seraphin DT Msgr. Knox

8:00 a.m. People of St. Patrick CR — Fr. Gonnella

9:00 a.m. David Proud DT Msgr. Knox

9:45 a.m. Nancy Brunton CR — Fr. Gonnella

10:30 a.m. Arlyn Carrara DT— Msgr. Knox

11:30 a.m. Yvonne P. Monaco CR — Fr. Gonnella

12:00 p.m. Gwen DeMartino DT Msgr. Knox

5:00 p.m. DT — Fr. Loaiza

Priest Celebrants for Weekend Masses are listed above.

8:50 a.m. 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.


We Have Assistance for the Hearing Impaired In the Downtown Church

In addition to the body-pack style assisted listening receivers and headphones that are common in public spaces, we have

integrated an assisted listening hearing loop embedded inside the sanctuary for those with newer hearing aids.

Parishioners or guests who wear hearing aids which are “T-coil Enabled” will seamlessly have the audio transmitted

directly to their hearing aid as soon as they enter the pews on the main floor. If your hearing aid has a T-Coil Switch, be sure it

is turned ON. There are signs at the back of the Narthex and ushers are happy to help those who need assistance.

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].

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 Patricia Reding Zane Romero Norie Rooney Philip Rovino Nina Ruck Andrea Rutherford Sophia Schumann Craig Skowron Gabriel Socha Gwendolyn Socha

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 Patricia Manno Laura Matenko Brendan Maus Barbara Mazurek James Mazurek

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 Dorothy Coleman

Louis Coulombe 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 Harold Hubbe Adele Hubbe

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].


Eleanor Rooney

Richard Smith


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.

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 of age or older

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, October 23rd 6:30—8:30 PM Monday, November 6th 6:30—8:30 PM

It's FREE! Spread the Word! At the American Legion in Geneva - 22 South 2nd Street For more information email Mary : [email protected]

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 23rd to 29th Monday, October 23 9:00 a.m.—Light of the World (DT) 4:00 p.m.—IGNITE! 8th Grade (DT-CATACOMBS) 6:00 p.m.—Hispanic Ministry (DT) 7:00 p.m.—KOC MFTS Subcommittee Meeting (CR) 7:00 p.m.—Cub Scouts Den 3 (CR) 7:00 p.m.—New Parishioner Welcome Meeting (CR) 7:30 p.m. —Boy Scouts (CR)

Tuesday, October 24 7:00 a.m.—Transformation Tuesday 5th-8th (CR) 1:00 p.m.—Senior Chair Exercise (DT) 4:30 p.m.—Religious Ed K-5th (CR-School) 5:15 p.m.— Religious Ed K-5th—Adoration (CR) 6:00 p.m.—Hope Takes Action—St. Vincent de Paul (DT) 7:00 p.m.—Divorce Support Group (CR) 7:15 p.m.—Marian Prayer Group (DT)

Wednesday, October 25 4:30 p.m.—Religious Ed K-5th (CR-School) 6:30 p.m.—Religious Ed K-5th (CR-School) 5:15 p.m.— Religious Ed K-5th—Adoration (CR) 6:30 p.m.—EDGE for 6th Grade (CR) 7:00 p.m.—St. Vincent de Paul (CR) 7:00 p.m.—RCIA (DT) 7:15 p.m.— Religious Ed K-5th—Adoration (CR) 7:30 p.m.—LOTW (CR)

Thursday, October 26 9:00 a.m.—Coffee Klatch (DT) 6:00 p.m.—Cub Scout pack 10—Webelos (CR) 6:30 p.m.—Cantor Rehearsal (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) 7:00 p.m.—Quinceanera Rehearsal (DT)

Friday, October 27 7:30 a.m.—Coffee Klatch (CR) 1:30 p.m.—AA Meeting (DT - Conf)

Saturday, October 28 6:00 a.m.—That Man is YOU! (CR) 8:00 a.m.—Feed My Starving Children Event KOC (CR) 8:30 a.m.— Secular Franciscans (DT) 3:30 p.m.—Quinceanera (DT)

Sunday, October 29 9:45 a.m.—Rel. Ed P3 & P4 (CR meeting rooms) 9:45 & 11:30 a.m.—Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CR) 6:00 p.m.—Confirmation Prep I & II (CR) (DT)—Downtown Campus; (CR)—Crane Road Campus

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The St. Vincent DePaul Society - DeJaVu Thrift Shop (Geneva) & Warehouse (Aurora),

This organization has a special focus on serving the poor and 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.

Both provide low cost furniture, houseware, (and clothing only in

Geneva.) Both locations feature donations, staged by volunteers to benefit the needy in the Fox Valley area. Weekly we fulfill requests

from the local Churches to provide furniture, houseware, and clothing which is delivered to a recipients place of residence,

or a visit to one of these locations. The Geneva Store is Open Monday through Saturday, 10-4,

(Sundays 8:30 – 2:30 from April thru the first week of November which coincides with the French Market held in the Geneva train

station parking lot.) The Warehouse in Aurora is Open Wednesday, 12-4,

Thursday, 2-6, Friday 3-9, and Saturday, 9-1.


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

Join Us At Our Monthly DAY OF PRAYER WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2017

The monthly Day of Prayer at Nazareth Spirituality Center will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

and from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

This month, we will have a morning session on the Catholicism Series in English and in the evening

a Ladies Night Out with Christian Yoga. To Register, call Linda at 630-879-1296 or e-mail

at [email protected] by October 23.

Join Us on NOVEMBER 15, 2017 The monthly Day of Prayer at Nazareth Spirituality

Center will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

This month, we will have a morning session on the Catholicism Series and in the evening a Mother/Daughter Wreath Making Event. $20 per wreath. To Register, call Linda at 630-879-1296 or e-mail at [email protected] by November 13.

The Nazareth Spirituality Center is located at 717 North Batavia Avenue, in Batavia.

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Saint Patrick Parish · The Ladies' Auxiliary will again be selling Mystic Monk Coffee during pie pick up! Coffee selection will include various roasts, flavored coffees (ground,