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Inspired by Luke 4:18 & John 1:29

]{C A T H O L I C C H U R C H0S 233 Church Street. Winfield, IL 60190Office 630-668-0918 Fax 630-668-1074

Web www.stjohnwinfield.org E-mail [email protected]

Founded

1867

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~ Our Mission Statement ~The Spirit of the Lord is upon us, because the Lord has anointed us

to proclaim: Ecce Agnus Dei- Behold the Lamb of God;Behold the Good News of Jesus Christ.

Welcome - BienvenidoParish DirectoryPastor/Prroco: .... Fr. Tom Cargo/Padre TomsAssociate Pastor: Fr. Tomy Chellakandathil CMI

Deacon William Nijm -from Our Lady of Lebanon - Lombard

Secretaries: ...Jennifer Kurtyka, Rosa Benavides

......................Ex 0 or 600Secretaria Hispana: ..................................Ex601

Director of Finance & Administration:

Deborah Birutis ...............Ex616Business & Facilities Manager:

............................. Aaron Simpson ...Ex603

Music Ministry: Adrienne Rose ....... 653-1489Msica Espaol: Mara Marquez .. 520-0665

Religious Education:................Office: Ex613

Director: Maureen Brennan ............ Ex612RCIA (Convert Preparation) ...........Ex600

Adult Education: Chris Strong ..630-673-3982& Youth Ministry: Chris Strong

Grade School: ...........................Office: Ex618

Principal: Mickey Tovey ...............Ex618Phone: 630-668-2625, Fax: 630-668-7176

0S259 Church Street, Winfield, IL 60190

St Vincent de Paul Society .................Ex692

Mass ScheduleWeekend....... Saturday (Vigil Mass) 5:00 pm;

Sunday 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30 amMisa en Espaol.................Domingo 1:30 pmWeekday ... Mon.-Fri. 7:30 am & Sat. 8:30 am

Confessions: ........Saturday: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Deadline for submitting bulletin articles is

Noon on Thursday 10 days prior to publication(Holidays earlier) Please submit articles

by email to [email protected]

Website: www.stjohnwinfield.org

It is not all that long agosince Catholics returnedfrom receiving Holy Com-munion and we would kneeldown, place our faces in our

hands to put aside distrac-tions and make ourThanksgiving to God forgiving us Christ in theBlessed Sacrament.

If a good prepa-ration before Com-munion is so impor-tant, a goodThanks-giving afterCommunion is of

even greater impor-tance. Saint JohnChrysostom saysthat when a personhas eaten some de-licious food at abanquet, one is careful notto take anything bitter in hismouth immediately after,lest one should lose the

No est todo que hace mu-cho tiempo ya que los catli-cos de regresar de recibir laSanta Comunin y nos gustaraarrodilla, coloque la cara en

nuestras manos para dejar aun lado las distracciones y noshizo nuestra "Accin de Gra-cias a Dios" por darnos Cristoen el Santsimo Sacramento.

Si una buenapreparacin antesde la Comunin estan importante, unabuena Accin deGracias despus de

la Comunin es demayor importancia.San Juan Crissto-mo dice que"cuando una perso-na ha ingerido una

comida deliciosa en un ban-quete, se tenga cuidado deno tomar nada amargo en laboca inmediatamente des-

Season of the Holy Spirit Twenty-Fifth Sunday of Ordinal Time, September 22, 2013

THANKSGIVING AFTER COMMUNIONACCION DE GRACIAS DESPUES DE LA COMMUNIN

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sweet flavor of those savory delicacies. In like manner, when we have received the preciousBody of Jesus Christ, we should take care not to lose its heavenly flavor by turning too soonto the cares and business of the world.

Saint Francis de Sales expresses the same idea. "When the merchants of India," he says,"have brought home their precious porcelain, they are very careful in conveying it to theirstorehouses lest they should stumble and break their costly wares. In like manner should theChristian, when one carries the priceless treasure of Our Lord's Body, walk with great care

and circumspection in order not to lose the costly gift committed to ones keeping?" Themeaning of both Saints is that after Communion we should spend some time in devout recollec-tion and prayer. This is the general practice of good Catholics. And indeed, reason itself tells usthat a good thanksgiving after Communion is of even more importance than a good preparationbefore it. If we are required to pause and consider what we are about to do when we approachOur Lord, what should be our devotion when He is actually in our hearts?

When the Blessed Virgin Mary visited Saint Elizabeth, the aged Saint was astonished at thereverent humility of the Mother of God, and said: "How does this happen to me, that themother of my Lord should come to me?" Now, in Holy Communion, it is the Lord Himself thatcomes to us, the Eternal "Wisdom which proceeded from the mouth of the Most High," the"Lord and Prince of the House of Israel, Who appeared to Moses in the burning bush," the"King of nations," "Emmanuel," "our King and Law-giver." To remain indifferent after havingreceived the Blessed Eucharist is to show either a total want of faith or a levity and stupidityunworthy of a reasonable being.

The Mass is something we celebrate together as Church and as a worshipping assemblyunited to Christ through the priest. It is not just something we do as individual Christians.The most precious moments of our day, our week, our lifetime are those immediately afterHoly Communion. For a brief quarter of an hour or less our hearts are small sectors of heaven.Jesus Christ, Son of God and Second Person of the Blessed Trinity, Savior, Master, King ofKings, is there within us, we become womb, tabernacle to hold Him sacred within us. He iswith us in His sacred humanity that reached out and touched the multitudes of earth and that

today is the joy of the all in heaven. He is present in His divinity that is the essential object ofheaven's Beatific Vision.

Our Thanksgiving after Holy Communion, or our failure to give time to that thanksgiving, hasa somewhat startling way of weakening this wonderful mystery of faith. A hurried departure,from this most precious fifteen minutes of our lives could seem to indicate a shallowness or lackof faith, perhaps a part of a weak human nature. Mass is intimately united to Christian life andmission. The final blessing and dismissal sends us forth to transmit what we have received toour brothers and sisters. If we leave directly after Communion, then we lose this importantcomponent of our spiritual life. Please stay until Mass has ended.

Saint Alphonsus relates that a priest, seeing a man leave the church immediately after Com-munion, sent the servers of Mass with lighted candles to accompany him home. "What is the mat-ter?" asked the man. "Oh," said the boys, "we have come to accompany Our Lord, Who is stillpresent in your heart." Perhaps Saint Alphonsus should reappear to us today and inspire us by thesame devout challenge!

A missionary priest one time asked a congregation: Who was the person who left the LastSupper early? Do you know who that is? Do we wish to celebrate Mass and Christs life-deathas he did? Or do we wish to join the other eleven in going forth to thankfully celebrate Christ inthe Eucharist, Christ in our lives.

The time of Giving Thanks after receiving Holy Communion is such a sacred time with Christ.

Soul of Christ, sanctify me. Body of Christ, save me. Passion of Christ, strengthen me.


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pus, para que no se debe perder el dulce sabor de los delicias salados. De la misma manera,una vez recibido el precioso cuerpo de Jesucristo, debemos tener cuidado de no perder susabor celestial girando demasiado rpido a los cuidados y de negocios del mundo ".

San Francisco de Sales expresa la misma idea. "Cuando los comerciantes de la India", dice,"han llevado a casa su preciosa porcelana, que son muy cuidadosos en la transmisin a sus al-macenes para que no tropiece y romper sus productos costosos. De la misma manera debe elcristiano, cuando se lleva el tesoro inestimable del Cuerpo de Nuestro Seor, caminar con

mucho cuidado y prudencia a fin de no perder el regalo costoso comprometido a manteneruna persona? "El significado de los dos santos es que despus de la comunin que debe pasaralgn tiempo en el recuerdo y en la oracin devota. Esta es la prctica general de los buenoscatlicos. Y de hecho, la razn misma nos dice que una buena accin de gracias despus de lacomunin es an ms importante que una buena preparacin antes de ella. Si nos vemos obli-gados a hacer una pausa y considerar lo que vamos a hacer cuando nos acercamos a nuestro Se-or, lo que debe ser nuestra devocin cuando en realidad est en nuestros corazones?"

Cuando la Virgen Mara visit a Santa Isabel, la santa anciana estaba asombrado de la humil-dad reverente de la Madre de Dios, y dijo: "Cmo sucede esto a m, que la madre de mi Se-or venga a m" Ahora, en la comunin, es el mismo Seor que viene a nosotros, la Eterna"Sabidura que sala de la boca del Altsimo", el "Seor y el Prncipe de la Casa de Israel, quele apareci a Moiss en la zarza ardiente", el "Rey de las Naciones", "Emmanuel", "nuestroRey y Legislador." Para permanecer indiferente despus de haber recibido la Eucarista es paramostrar ya sea un total falta de fe o una frivolidad y la estupidez digna de un ser razonable.

La Misa es algo que celebramos juntos como Iglesia y como una asamblea adorando unidos aCristo a travs del sacerdote. No es slo algo que hacemos como cristianos individuales. Los mejo-res momentos de nuestro da, nuestra semana, nuestro curso de la vida son las que inmediata-mente despus de la Santa Comunin. Por un cuarto de hora ms o menos nuestros corazones sonpequeos sectores del cielo. Jesucristo, el Hijo de Dios y la Segunda Persona de la SantsimaTrinidad, Salvador, Seor, Rey de Reyes, esta dentro de nosotros, nos convertimos en el seno,el sagrario para celebrar lo sagrado dentro de nosotros. l est con nosotros en Su sagrada

humanidad que extendi la mano y toc las multitudes de la tierra y que hoy es la alegra del todoen el cielo. l est presente en Su divinidad que es el objeto esencial de la visin Beatfica de Dios.

Nuestra Accin de Gracias despus de la Santa Comunin, o nuestra incapacidad para dar tiempo aque la accin de gracias, tiene una forma un tanto sorprendente de debilitar este maravilloso miste-rio de la fe. Una salida apresurada, a partir de estos ms preciados quince minutos de nuestras vidaspodra parecer indicar una superficialidad o falta de fe eran parte de - dbil naturaleza humana. LaMisa est ntimamente unida a la vida y la misin cristiana. La bendicin y despedida nos envas paratransmitir lo que hemos recibido de nuestros hermanos y hermanas. Si nos vamos directamente des-pus de la Comunin, entonces perdemos este importante componente de nuestra vida espiritual.

San Alfonso relata que un sacerdote, al ver a un hombre salir de la iglesia inmediatamentedespus de la Comunin, envi a los monaguillos de la misa con velas encendidas para que loacompaara a casa. "Cul es el problema?" pregunt el hombre. "Oh", dijo a los nios,"hemos venido a acompaar a Nuestro Seor, que todava est presente en tu corazn." Talvez San Alfonso debera aparecer a nosotros hoy y nos inspiran por el mismo reto devota!

Un sacerdote misionero una vez pregunt a una congregacin: "Quin fue la persona quedej la Ultima Cena tiempo? Sabes quin es?__________? Queremos celebrar la Misa y lavida a la muerte de Cristo como lo hizo? O nos queremos unirnos a los otros 11 en la que salehacia agradecidamente celebrado Cristo en la Eucarista, Cristo en nuestras vidas.

El tiempo de dar gracias despus de recibir la Santa Comunin es un tiempo sagrado con Cristo.

Alma de Cristo, santifica mi. Cuerpo de Cristo, slvame.... Pasin de Cristo, fortalzcame.


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Readings for the WeekMonday: Ezr 1:1-6 Ps 126:1-6 Lk 8:16-18Tuesday: Ezr 6:7-8, 12b, 14-20 Ps 122:1-5 Lk 8:19-21Wednesday: Ezr 9:5-9 Tb 13:2-4, 7-8 Lk 9:1-6Thursday: Hg 1:1-8 Ps 149:1-6a, 9b Lk 9:7-9Friday : Hg 2:1-9 Ps 43:1-4 Lk 9:18-22Saturday: Zec 2:5-9, 14-15a Jer 31:10-13 Lk 9:43b-45Sunday: Am 6:1a, 4-7 Ps 146:7-10 1Tm 6:11-16

Lk 16:19-31

OurSanctuary LampsThis Week Burn in Memory/Honor of :

OldChapel Scott WoodburyNew Church The Woodbury Family

Mass Intentions for the WeekSaturday, September 21

8:30 a.m. Deacon Don Mathieu (Jack & Dorothy Aylward)Vigil for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

5:00 p.m. Terry Rieck (Donna Rieck) George Sarlitto, Sr. (George & Lita Sarlitto) Jerome Kliebhan (Marge Kliebhan)

Harold J. Muehlfelt (SJB) Father Francis McDonald (SJB) Eugene & Joan Rome(Carl Rome)

Sunday, September 22, The 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

7:30 a.m. Michael David Shee (SJB)9:30 a.m. Toni Lawrentz (Ron Lawrentz)11:30 a.m. Joyce Milder(The Towne Family)1:30 p.m. Por Todos los Parroquianos de San Juan Bautista

Monday, September 23

7:30 a.m. Leon Gabriel (The Gabriel Family)

Tuesday, September 24

7:30 a.m. Irene M. Delestowicz (Dorothy Kraska)

Wednesday, September 25

7:30 a.m. John J. & Kathleen Dooley (Mary LHotta)1:40 p.m. School Mass Laszlo Vida (Sophie Kohut)

Thursday, September 26

7:30 a.m. Deceased Members of the Faranda & McPhetersFamilies (Mike & Carol McPheters)

Friday, September 27

7:30 a.m. Dick Larson (Dave & Anne Larson)

Saturday, September 28

8:30 a.m. Mary Cernik (John & Kathy Novotny)Vigil for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

5:00 p.m. Scott Woodbury (Laurie Woodbury & Family) Fred Wilkinson (Claire Wilkinson) Donald Leo Richardson (Friends) Mary & Peter Rome (Carl Rome) Margaret Steik (Colette Miller) Mrs. Bernice Polacek (Joseph & Rose Szczepaniak)

Sunday, September 29, The 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

7:30 a.m. Blanche Parrish (Dan Conley)9:30 a.m. Toni Lawrentz (Ron Lawrentz)11:30 a.m. Mass for the Parishioners1:30 p.m. Pedro Gomez (Margarita Jimenez)

Alex Cichanski (Grace Spatz) Jose G. Blanco (St. John the Baptist)

Orlando Roberto(Ruiz Family)

MonsignorVincent Cloos

Tuition Assistance Fund

Our Parish has a Tuition Assis-tance Fund named in honor ofour beloved former pastor,Monsignor Vincent Cloos, who

loved dearly our school and all the children whoattended. Families who qualify to be recipients of

funds for tuition assistance must be parishionersof St. John the Baptist Parish and attend churchat St. Johns weekly.Donations may be given in Honor of, or in Mem-ory of, a loved one, and, from a donor or fromanonymous. Please indicate your preferencesconcerning the aforementioned when you makeyour donation to the Monsignor Vincent CloosTuition Assistance fund.Thank you to the anonymous donor who gener-ously gave $2,000 within the last month!

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION When the RomanEmpire turned a favorable eye toward the once-persecuted

Christians, among the effects was a population explosion in the

baptismal font, as Christian sympathizers stepped from theshadows. With more and more people becoming Christians,

laws were passed to protect Sunday as a work-free day. Soon, it

became possible to celebrate Mass later in the morning, ratherthan the older custom of gathering before dawn to celebrate

Eucharist. Amazingly, despite the increasing numbers of Chris-

tians, there was great resistance to adding to the number of

worship events; the Eucharist that began as a few friends

around a table soon was transformed into a more formal eventwith throngs crowding a large hall. All the Christians in a city

or town would gather around the bishop for the one Sunday

Eucharist, and only when the crowds became unmanageablewas there an impulse to divide the assembly by splitting off a

new bishop and flock. Now, sixteen hundred years later, many

parishes see a need to trim or combine Mass schedules. This is

often seen as tough surgery. Yet our forebears in the faith

would see it as a gain: a filling up of the Eucharist with a large

and vigorous assembly, a fullness of ministry, an opportunity tomake the Church more fully visible and stronger for service.


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Harold Bingo BeschJames BestlerMargaret BirtBrian BurkeJosephine CalalbreseLisa CiceroKathy Connor

Jewel Ann CurtisPatricia DahleenJoann EggebrechtPatrocinia FernandezGregory FigielJohn Flanigan, Jr.Tom FlynnDolores GabrielGary GillmeisterJoe GrabowskiDawn GrantDestin GreenJennifer HammerschmidtRich HarwoodJohn Heitzler

Joy HenczelTom JanczyBill JohnsonCarter KettnerSophie KohutFrank KrauseKorrin KuprisKara LaddRose Marie LambertJohn LechowiczDolores LewandowskiNancy LidenLaurie LinkeSandra LinkeBeth Majerczyk

Ursula MakowijczukJohn MalteseLinda MarczewskiJan MastersMarcy MorkenPeggy MurphyBecky Neal

Johnny NealAlex NovakLesley (Tobin) NygaardJoan PacerJudy PakulaJosie PasciakBane PetrovCathy Enders PossElly RansumMary Rauch

Al ic ia Ricci ardiCooper RojasKatherine RoseCasmir RutaLilli an Salek

George Sarlit toNathan SchramSven SegerlundBea SerwachCarolyn SesvoldJohn ShannonCathy SlipkevychRosemary SumangMary TarchalaVirg TobinEmily VancoPaul VasichWilliam WhiteLexie YoungbergLarry Zengri

Please pray for our sick

Please pray for

Arely Odina Bejarano (Conley)who passed away on the 13th of September, 2013. Our sympathies are extended to

her husband, Dan, her son, Sean, and to all of her family and friends.

St. John the Baptist Homeless Ministry Presents . . .

Will Rogers, An American Original

Saturday, September 28

at 8:00 p.m.St. Johns New Church

$20 for adults, $5 for students

This tour de force performance written and performed by Jeff-nominated actor, Kevin McKillip, brings to life the renowned author andhumorist, Will Rogers. At the time of his death in 1935, Rogers, theCowboy Philosopher, hosted the most popular radio show in America,had a daily column published in 400 newspapers, and was the #1 box officestar in Hollywood. Wills folksy observations on government, the economyand society are as timely today as ever. The net proceeds of this one-night performance will exclusively benefit St. Johns Homeless Ministry.

Tickets will be on sale after all Masses,and at the parish office (8-4, Mon.-Fri.).

Or, contact Rick Loechl at630-222-5455 or [email protected]

Thanks to all who serve the Sick and Homeboundof our parish for your wonderful service to thosewho bear the Cross of Christ in their sufferingsand handicaps!

We are grateful for those who helped us to gather infor-mation this past spring to know who are serving as Minis-ters of Care to the Sick and Homebound. We still lacksome information on those who are taking Holy Commun-ion to those in need. So, if you have not given this infor-mation to us already (including family members whotake communion home to their loved ones) we need it.The Bishop would like the names of all who serve as Eu-charistic Ministers in Church and to the sick.

Please include the following information:

Your name

Your address and phone number

Name of Person you visit

His/her address and phone number

How long you have been taking communion to him/her

Could you please bring the information to the parish sec-retaries at the parish office who will give it to FatherTomy; he is coordinating our Parish database. This willalso help us if a Minister becomes sick and we need tofind a substitute to take communion to your loved one/sick/homebound you minister to.If youve previously contacted the parish office and yourcommunion responsibilities havent changed, you do nothave to contact the parish office again.

Thank you in advance for your attention to this matter.

~Father Tomy Chellakandathil, CMI


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Sacrificial GivingWe are ever grateful for your loving gener-osity and sharing in the Ministries of Servingthe Lord here at St. John the Baptist.

Parish CollectionsAugust 18.$21,757.00

August 25.$20,502.66September 1$23,701.45September 8$20,649.65

The Lord Loves a Cheerful Giver!(2 Corinthians 7:7)

Our weekly spending is currently at $26,312for the new fiscal year. We need your sup-

port to help us reach our weekly needs.Please consider increasing your donation to

help us. Thank you.

Welcome

to Our Newly Baptized!

September 15, 2013

Isabelle Grace RosensteelDaughter of Elena and Tyler Rosensteel

Please keep in your prayers our Seminariansfrom our Parish who are studying for the

Priesthood:

Shaun Cieslik & James Malik & Bill Burke

Mass Music Schedule for

Confession Schedule

Horario de Confesiones

Sat urday , Sept ember 21, 2013

3:30 p.m., Fr TomSat urday , Sept ember 28, 2013

3:30 p.m., Fr Tomy

Come Join the Adult Choir!The Adult Choir has begun rehearsals and wewould like to encourage you to come and joinus. If you are in high school, we would like to

invite you to investigate singing with the choir.Rehearsals are held on Wednesday eveningsat 8 p.m. and the Choir will be singing at the9:30 Mass on Sundays in September. If you

would like more information, please contact Adrienne Roseat 630-653-1489. We are a super group of parishioners!

Donut Sunday

& New Parish-

ioner Sign-Up!

Today!

After the 7:30

and 9:30 a.m.

Masses in

Sebahar Hall

Come Join Saint JohnsCome Join Saint Johns

Handbell Choir!Handbell Choir!

The Handbell Choir has begun re-hearsals and if you can readmusic, wed love to show you

how to play handbells. Rehears-

als are at 7:00 p.m. on Thurs-

days in the Church. We ring

two Masses, alternating be-

tween the 5:00 p.m. and the

11:30 a.m. For more informa-

tion, please call Joyce Schram

at:

630-665-2434.

Anointing MassAnointing MassCome and join us for prayer for

those who are

sick or feel a need for

the healing presence of our Lord

Saturday, October 12th, 201310:00 a.m. in the Chapel

September 5:00 p.m. (Sat.)

ContemporaryEnsemble

7:30 a.m. (Sun.) ClassicEnsemble

9:30 a.m. (Sun) AdultChoir

October

7:30 a.m. (Sun.) Clas-

sic Ensemble

9:30 a.m. (Sun) Con-

temporary Ensemble

11:30 a.m. (Sun.) Adult

Choir

Please pray for

Joe Szczepaniakwho passed away on the 14th of September,

2013. Our sympathies are extended tohis wife, Rose, and to

all of his family and friends.

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCESSunday: Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary

Time; Autumn beginsMonday: St. Pius of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio)

Thursday: Ss. Cosmas and Damian

Friday: St. Vincent de Paul

Saturday: St. Wenceslaus; Blessed Virgin

Mary, St. Lawrence Ruiz and Companions


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Special NeedsDo you have a special needs chi l d? Would you be int erest ed in f ai t h for mat ion f or t hem?

A team of dedicated volunteers has been working together to offer a program to any interested family.For details, call St. Johns Religious Education Office at 630-682-4400 x 613.

A Let t e r to

Preschool Moms & DadsDear Moms & Dads of Preschoolers,

Youve selected a preschool for your child;they are signed up for soccer or baseball.These take care of their physical and intellec-tual development, but how about your childsspiritual development? Do you want your childto learn more about God, their faith?

WE CAN HELP!St. John the Baptist Church offers PreschoolReligious Education each Sunday morningduring the 9:30 a.m. Mass through the school

year. It is held in Sebahar Hall which is rightbelow our New Church. Our program in-cludes stories, crafts, games and songs, allwith the goal of sharing our Catholic Faithwith your child. It is staffed by adults andteens that have a passion for sharing theirfaith with preschool children.

There are two ways to register:

On September 22, after the 7:30 a.m.and 9:30 a.m. Masses in Sebahar Hall

Or, email [email protected]

Fait h Educat ion For Inspir ed Adult s

These are open classes offered to any adult of any faith orchurch. The purpose is to inspire your faith and inform it inways that are exciting.All classes are in Sebahar Hall at 7 p.m. on Thursdays unlessotherwise noted.

Need a Little Wisdom and a Splash of Proverbs-September 26th- Neither of these books arein Protestant Bibles. Come discover the great intelligence found in these ancient books.Do you know Deuteronomy? October 3rd- This book has Moses talking to his followers after the Exodus andjust about to cross into the homeland of Israel. What did Moses have to say to his followers?

Mark the First Gospel- October 10th-(School Hall) Who wrote the first Gospel and what is unique to thisGospel? This is a great class to learn the basics of the New Testament for beginners.Paul Texts the Corinthians- October 17th- Paul writes one of the most inspiring definitions of what achurch should be in this great letter to a fledgling church.The 16th Century and Its History- Nov. 7th- In this Century you have Martin Luther, John Calvin, JohnKnox, Henry the VIII, The Borgias and Ulrich Zwingli. This century shaped religion for the entire world forthe next 5 centuriesCatholicism and Mexico -Nov. 14th- What is unique in the traditions of Catholicism and Mexico?Our Lady of Guadalupe and the Christero wars are examples of the topics.

Calendar for Youth Ministry

This FallAll meetings are at 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in theYouth Ministry Room above the garages in the parishoffice building. Questions about our meetings or ourservice outings? Contact Chris Strong at [email protected]

September 22

Sunday, October 6

Sunday, October 20-Halloween Outing at SonnyAcres

Sunday, November 3

Sunday, November 17

Sunday, December 1-Beginning of Christmas Meet-ings

Sunday, December 15-MoreChristmas!

Sunday, January 5

Sunday, January 19

Once again St. Johns generous parishioners rise upand share their treasure with those less fortunate.Our special collection for Bridge Communities the firstweek in September was about $1,800 this is the rentfor our sponsor family for 3 months. Thank you, every-

one, who donated-and if you were unable to do so then, moniestoward the rent can be offered anytime during the year. Just use aregular envelope, write Bridge Communities on the front and de-posit it in the Sunday Offering basket!


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CATHOLICS FOR LIFE

MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND PRAY THE ROSARY WITHFELLOW PARISHIONERS

EVERY SUNDAY FOLLOWING 7:30 A.M. MASS

"The Rosary has accompanied me in moments of joy and in momentsof difficulty. To it I have entrusted any number of concerns; in it I

have always found comfort."-- Blessed Pope John Paul II

Come to pray the Holy Rosary at St. John the Baptist Church follow-ing 7:30 a.m. Mass on Sundays. The Rosary will begin at about 8:30a.m. in the church, offered for these special intentions: 1) to bringan end to the practice and legality of abortion, 2) for freedom of

the Church and Catholic peoples to practice their faith without gov-ernment interference, 3) for law and public policy to sustain recog-nition of marriage as between one man and one woman. The Rosarywill also include your personal intentions and for all in our parish.Prayer changes things. Please come. All are welcome.

Youre invited!

What? Fun, Learningand Music at

Gather theChildren

Who? All children,grades K-4 (Pre-school accompanied by

a parent)

Where? Chapel (Dismissed fromChurch before Liturgy of the Word, re-turn to Church for Liturgy of Eucharist)

When? Every Sunday during 9:30 Mass,starting September 8

Volunteers are always appreciated!

Questions or to help? Contact Kara

Ladd at 630-876-4534 (call or text)[email protected]

Help Wanted-Still Needed!Gather the Children Ministryis looking for a . . . (men, women,

and teens, at least 11 years old)

Volunteer Opportunities:

Guitarists

Coordinatorschedules ministers, etc., for each week

There are openings in all positions! If willing to give your

time... once a month, please call:Religious Education Office 630-682-4400 X 613, or

Kara Ladd, 630-876-4534 (call or text)

Community News . . .There will be a heroin awareness event/discussion on the deadly

drug on: Sunday, September 22 at 7:00 p.m.

Resurrection Catholic Church

30 W. 350 Army Trail Road, Wayne, Illinois

Bartlett Police Chief Kent Williams, Robert Crown Center CEO

Kathleen Burke and a recovering heroin addict from Bartlett are

scheduled to speak.

Join in and Sing withSt. Johns Childrens Christmas Choir

All Children between the ages of 7-14

are invited to sing at the

4:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass

Practice starts Saturday, October 5, 2013Meet at 3:30 p.m.

in the Choir Loft of the Chapel

Gospel The one who is trustworthy insmall matters is also trustworthy in great ones

(Luke 16:1-13 [10-13]).


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Council of Catholic Women

Annual Holiday Fair

HOLIDAY FAIR is coming up the weekend of October 12-13 and

CCW is gathering items for our annual event. We are still in need ofcrafts or other hand- made goods. Gently used jewelry and religious

goods are greatly appreciated. Additionally we will be having ourThis

and Thattables and we need donations of items in good condition, such

as housewares, decorative accessories, paintings, toys, and books.We willnot be accepting

clothing, furniture or electronic items.

Items from Parishioners that we will be featuring in our French Market:

HONEY, produced by Chris Strong.

Hand painted decorative Wine bottles with lights inside, by Mary Kay Hanlock

MUMS from Proseks Greenhouse

Please note: Donations are being accepted now in the vestibule of the Church Office.Put a tag on the items indicating they are for CCW-Holiday Fair. If you have any questions

or need information, contact:

Cecily at 630-665-5946 or Sheila at 630-668-2494.

The Flu Season isComing!

Flu Shots Available afterMasses

For your convenience, Walgreens

staff will be at St. Johns in the

back of the chapel on Sunday,

September 29 following the 7:30,9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Masses toadminister flu shots to anyone

wishing to get their flu shot for the

coming season. Payment can becash, check or credit card. Medi-

care will be billed.

Market Day is Saturday, September 288:00 a.m.-8:45 a.m.

Order forms are available in the kiosk in the rear of the Church orin the parish office. Orders may be left in the parish office bynoon on Friday, September 20, or placed in the collection basket.On-line ordering may be done at www.marketday.com until 11:00p.m. CST, Wednesday, September 25 at 11:00 p.m. CST.

MENS DISCERNMENT GROUP All men age 17 and older are

welcome to our Mens Discernment Group. We will be using the bookTo Save A Thousand Souls by Fr. Brett Brannen to discuss relevanttopics to discern a priestly vocation. Books will be provided for those whodo not already have one. These meetings will take place at the John Paul IIHouse, 430 N. Center St., Joliet, IL 60435.

Sunday, September 22, 2013, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Applica-tion and Admissions Process (Chapter 15)

Please RSVP to Fr. Burke at [email protected] ((815 834-

4004). But if you don't have time to RSVP, please come anyway.

COLLEGE SEMINARY VISITS -The Vocation Office will be spon-soring a trip for all men who are 16 years of age and older to St. John Vi-anney College Seminary in St. Paul, MN. There is no cost for this trip.

These are great opportunities to visit the seminaries, meet seminarians andsee seminary life first-hand. You would be leaving Thursday morning at8am on October 31 and return about 7pm on Saturday, November 2.

Please RSVP to Fr. Burke at ((815 834-4004) or voca-

[email protected] October 24th if you are interested. Each

participant will need to fill out a permission form and waiver.

OPERATION ELIZABETH DINNER All single Catholic womenages 17-30 are invited to a dinner with Bishop Siegel and several religiousSisters on Thursday, October 17, 2013 from 6 p.m. 8 p.m. at St. Francis

Woods, 9201 W. St. Francis Road, Frankfort, IL 60423. You will have theopportunity to hear Bishop Siegel and the Sisters speak about vocation andcall, have a nice meal and ask any questions you may have about religiouslife.

Thursday, October 17, 2013, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.Please RSVP to the Vocation Office at [email protected]

((815 834-4004) by October 14th.

40 DAYS FOR LIFE September 25 -- November3, 2013"to change a heart and to save a heart"

REMINDER-40 DAYS FOR LIFE Sign-Up SundayTODAY in the Narthex After all MassesSign up to be present in prayer (vigil) outside the clinic

where the abortions take place, Anchor clinic, 1186 Roo-

sevelt Rd., Glen Ellyn (on the N. side of Roosevelt Rd.

just E. of Rte. 355). St. John the Baptist parish has com-mitted to pray each Tuesday during the 40 DAYS FOR

LIFE Campaign. Select a 1-hour prayer time between

10:00 a.m.--1:00 p.m. on a specific Tuesday or 1 houreach Tuesday of the prayer campaign, October 1, 8, 15,

22, and/or Oct. 29. You are welcome to bring a lawnchair. Prayer materials will be available at the site. For

more info or to sign up for a different day or time visit:

www.40daysforlife.com

"40 days for life is a beautiful opportunity to join others

in prayer, fasting, keeping vigil, and reaching out to the

community. Through God, lives are changed during 40

days for life; people at various peaceful prayer locations

have helped women embrace life for their children,

watched as abortion clinic workers have quit their jobs,

and seen some clinics close completely. We often forget

the incredible power of prayer and loving witness, but 40

DAYS FOR LIFE reminds us of the fruits of dialogue

with the Lord and others. 40 days for life is a wonderfulopportunity to make a difference for life!" -- From Alex-

andra Fedosenko, Respect Life Coordinator, Diocese ofJoliet

Come join us thisWednesday, Sept. 25thas we launchthe 40 Days For Life Campaign! There will be a Can-dlelight Kick Off Event(featuring Bishop Siegel of theDiocese of Joliet) that evening at 7:30 pm in front of theAnchor Health Center at 1186 Roosevelt Road. Pleasecome support this peaceful, interfaith, prolife initiative,

and help bring an end to abortion in our community!

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Catholic InquiryAnyone interested in becoming Catho-lic, please call the parish office for in-formation: 630-668-0918, ext. 600.

Help Our SchoolClip Box Tops!

Please drop off your clipped Box Tops inthe entryway to the parish office. Thereis always a collection box there. Allprofits are benefitting programs for St.John the Baptist school. Questions,contact Robin Hafertepe at:

[email protected] Thank you!

Visit Our Parish Website,www.stjohnwinfield.org for:

Copy of the bulletin

Ministries Schedule

Having Surgery?Give one of our priests a call PRIOR toyour surgery, so that anointing can begiven at a time when you are lessstressed. Call the parish office at 630-668-0918, ext. 600, and set a time to come inBEFORE your surgery for anointing.

Hospital VisitsOur priests are available to make hospi-tal visits. Because of HIPAA Laws theHospital does not notify churcheswhen parishioners are there. Pleasenotify the Saint Johns Parish Officewhen a loved one is there giving us thename and room number. We want to doour best to minister to all theHospitalized!

HomeboundParishioners who are homebound andwish to receive communion, please callthe parish office at 630-668-0918, Ext.

600, and we will pass your name to thecoordinator for Homebound Ministry.

Lost and FoundPlease check the Lost and Found bas-ket in the entry way to the parish office.

Parish CalendarPlease see the on line calendar at:www.stjohnwinfield.org or on the kioskof the narthex of the Church.

Bulletin ArticlesSubmissions are due by noon onThurs., 10 days prior to the Sunday onwhich you wish the article to appear.(Holidays may change due dates for arti-cles because of publishing demands).Include the name and phone number ofthe person submitting the article. Pleaseemail as an attachment using MicrosoftWord or Publisher, please do not includearticle in the body of the email.

Email to: [email protected] [email protected].

Pulpit AnnouncementsMust be submitted with a contact name

and phone number, by 9 a.m. on Tues-day prior to the Sunday you wish theannouncement made. The parish officehas final approval on all bulletin articlesand pulpit announcements.

Youth Ministry (High School)For information, contact

Chris Strong [email protected]

All meetings are 6:30p-8p in theYouth Ministry Center

above the garages at the parishoffices. Upcoming meetings:

9/22; 10/6; 10/20

Tut ors Needed for 1st -8th Grade

Volunt eers ar e needed t o help

children in First Grade t hrough

Eight h Grade who are str uggli ng

in school. Please call

Tom Mast erson at :

630-653-4818

Please Pray for those whodefend our Nation,

those who servein Active Duty

Pvt James Luigi AkinSRA Francis Beifuss

Lt John BergSgt Melissa Brooker

Lt Deandra CarboneCMR Nicholas Carbone

Pvt Timothy ConleySgt Andrew Fairbairn

Pv2 Nicholas GormanSgt Pamela GrayA1C Seth Kelley

PFC David LawlessSenior Airman Felicia K. McDonaldGSMC (SW/SS) Timothy A. Newell

ABHAA Sean PhillipsLt Col George Pohlmann

A1C Alejandro Luis SanchezAN Michael SchieveCaptain Jim Smolucha

Captain Mike SmoluchaSPC Thomas Stanhope

Bulletin Advertiser

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finance our Bulletinthrough their

weekly advertisements!

Wedding InformationGetting married? Give us a ring! Pleasecontact one of the parish priests as soonas you become engaged and at least sixmonths before the wedding date. Catho-lics need to be attending church everySunday.

Prayers of the FaithfulIf you or someone in your family is

sick and would like to be mentionedin the Prayers of the Faithful, pleasecall the parish secretary at 630-668-0918, ext. 600, to add your name tothe list.

Mass Intention Book

for 2014

is now open.

Position Available: Saints Peter andPaul Parish is seeking to fill a part-time,

non-benefited position for the SacredMusic Director as administrative sup-

port. See http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/

hr/employment.asp for details.

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Sunday, October 20, 2013

Sunday, November 17, 2013

Sunday, December 15, 2013

We look forward to your attendanceand to officially welcome you into ourparish.
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Parish Office Hours:Parish Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Grade School MassGrade School Mass Wed. 1:40 pm

Holy Days of Obligation, All Souls & Ash Wednesday To be announced with each Special Day

Eucharistic AdorationEucharistic Adoration ~~ Tues. from 8 a.m. - Wed 7:15 a.m. & First Fridays - 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.BaptismsBaptisms

1st Sunday of the Month First Baptism Rituals starting at the 11:30 a.m. Mass. Parents and god-parents are encouragedto attend Baptism Preparation Classes several months before your baby is born. Godparents are to be practicing Catholics!

WeddingsWeddings

Spiritual Preparation begins at least SIX MONTHS in advance. Please do not make reservations until you meet with a priest.

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Confesiones los Sbados 3:30-4:30 pm

Bautizos Las Platicas Pre-bautismales son requeridas antes de

fijar la fecha del Bautismo. Favor de inscribirse con dos a tresmeses de anticipo. Bautizos normalmente 4 Domingo del MesBodas Preparacin Espiritual empieza por lo menos con

SEIS MESES de anticipo. No haga preparaciones para su

Celebracin antes de reunirse con el prroco.Adoracin del Santsimo los Martes 8 am a Mircoles 7:15 am

Sacramento de los Enfermos y Visitas de la Comunin:

Llame a la oficinaQuince Aos y Presentaciones Llame a la oficina de la

Secretaria Hispana. Quince Aeras necesitan ser miembros de

la Parroquia y cumplieron Educacin Religiosa de 7 y 8 grados.Secretaria Hispana Para hablar con la secretaria hispana,

llame al Rosa Benavides, extensin 601 Lunes, Martes y

Jueves 8:00 AM a 2:00 PM, o Mirella Hernndez, extensin

601 Sbados 9:00 am a 11:00 am y Domingo 2:45-3:45.


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BULLETIN NUMBER:339

CHURCH NAME & ADDRESS:St. John the Baptist233 Church Street

Winfield, IL 60190

PHONE: 630-668-0918, ext. 600 or 601

CONTACT PERSONJennifer KurtykaRosa Benavides

EMAIL: [email protected]@stjohnwinfield.org

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