Mass Intentions
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Saturday, April 5
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4:30 |
Ray Pasteris
r.b. Cori Pieper |
Sunday, April 6 |
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| 8:00 |
Gray, Michels & Ernst Families
r.b. Lynn Michels
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| 10:00 |
Louis Vercellotti
r.b. Eleanore and Donald Bersano
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| 11:30 |
Mass for the People
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Monday, April 7
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| 7:40 |
Rosary |
| 8:00 |
Clara Weibeler Anniv.
r.b. Family
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Tuesday, April 8 |
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| 8:00 |
Rosary |
8:35 |
David and Marguerite Milligan
r.b. Myrita Parker |
Wednesday, April 9 |
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| 7:40 |
Rosary |
| 8:00 |
Thomas F. Martin
t.b. Sharon Erdman |
Thursday, April 10 |
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| 7:40 |
Rosary |
| 8:00 |
Cyril Stubler
r.b. Family
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Friday, April 11 |
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| 7:40 | Rosary |
| 8:00 |
Dorothy Hilt
r.b. Ellen Buffo
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Saturday, April 12 |
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| 8:00 |
Lucille Young
r.b. Mr. & Mrs. Gino Ciccotelli
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| 4:30 |
Howard Strom
r.b. Beverly Strom |
Sunday, April 13 |
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| 8:00 |
Mass For The People
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| 10:00 |
Dorothy Hilt
r.b. Thacker Family
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| 11:30 |
Eugene Gleason
r.b. Elsie Hanna
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Readings For The Week
Parish Council
The Parish Council has two openings for new council members. Council members serve a 3-year term that is renewable for another 3-year term. Council meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month. Anyone interest in serving on the Parish Council should contact Nancy Bannon at
727-9664 or email
Nancy.
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Meetings for the Week
| Sunday |
CCW General Meeting |
Gym |
1:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday |
PTO General Meeting |
GYM |
6:30 p.m. |
| Thursday |
Parish Council |
M.R. |
7:00 p.m. |
Adult Education Series
Fridays in Lent
On April 11 after the 8:00 a.m. Friday Mass, Father Jim will once again facilitate a series entitled: Following Jesus During These Perilous Times.
All sessions will be held in the Rectory Meeting Room.
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Eucharistic Adoration
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The Easter message of Death and Resurrection is the message of baptism. At the Easter Sunday liturgies all will experience a renewal of their baptism.
On Monday evening we will meditate and reflect on Baptismal Renewal - being reborn, an experience of paradise and conversion.
We invite all to come at 7:00 p.m. to prepare yourselves for the living out of Holy Week and Easter Resurrection on Sunday.
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TV Docudrama on St. Francis of Assisi
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Hallmark Channel will present a one-hour docudrama on the life of St. Francis, on Palm Sunday, April 13, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET/PT.
The film Reluctant Saint: Francis of Assisi was shot on location in Umbria, Italy, where St. Francis lived and worked. It is based on the recent biography by best selling author Donald Spoto and was produced by Emmy award-winner, Pamela Mason Wagner.
Check your local listing or call your cable or satellite provider for channel number.
Visit
Reluctant Saint
for details on the docudrama and on the life of St. Francis.
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Meditations & Miscellaneous
Links For The Week
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Holy Thursday Visit to Churches
After services on Holy Thursday, St. Pat's will once again charter a bus to visit several churches. The bus will leave from the front of church around 8:30 p.m. and return around 10:00 p.m.
There is no charge but registration is required. Please call the rectory at 727-4746 to sign up.
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Food for the Needy
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Our parishioners are encouraged to bring non perishable foods for Easter Baskets. Some suggestions are canned sweet potatoes, boxed potatoes, vegetables, candy for children.
Our 55 Club will donate several hams for the baskets. God will bless you for helping the less fortunate.
Your 55 Club Board
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Young At Heart Club
Singin' In The Rain
On Thursday, April 10, our Young at Heart will travel to Drury Lane - Evergreen Park, to see and hear the delightful musical Singin' in the Rain. The bus will leave from the school parking lot at 10:00 a.m. and return around 6:00 p.m.
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| Father Jim’s Corner |
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How to Worry
12 Easy Ways to Worry and Enjoy It.
Never worry over rumors or what "they say", first get the facts.
Know definitely your worry problem, write it down, face it.
Worry about only one problem at a time.
Set a definite day, afternoon, or night for worrying.
Never worry in bed, in the dining room, living room or at church.
Select an air-conditioned room, lean back in an easy chair.
Set a time limit. If you must go beyond it, give yourself credit for time and a half.
Never worry with a frowning face. Smile, sing, or whistle.
Never worry when you are tired, sick, angry or depressed.
Never worry while working, playing, visiting, shopping, or gossiping.
Two times never to worry: (A) when you can help the situation. (B) when you cannot. Never worry alone. Take it to the Lord.
God Bless,
Father Jim
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Sacrificial Giving
| Your weekend church offerings totaled $8,312.51 on March 29-30.
This continued support of our parish is deeply appreciated and sincerely acknowledged. JL
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STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Every Wednesday during Lent, Stations of the Cross followed by Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament will be held at 1:00 p.m. in Church.
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Adopt-A-Child
Many thanks to the following persons for their donations to our Adopt-A-Child fund. They are:
Margaret Thacker, Helen Helling, Elaine Steinke, Dolores Feithen and Marlene Minarich for their donations, given in memory of Ann Murphy.
Peter Gea, in memory of his twin sister
Angela Scolari.
Denise DeMattie, in memory of Helen Marolt.
Darlene Elberts, in memory of Kenneth McShane.
John and Jean Roach, in memory of
Joan Haller, Bill Sharp, Dorothy Hilt and Andrew Atanitis.
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Pro-Life Ministry
Do you love a Parade?
Come out and enjoy the Joliet Easter Parade with the St. Patrick's Pro Life Ministry. Come walk the parade and distribute goodies along the way. Families and singles all welcome.
The parade is Palm Sunday, April 13, at Joliet City Center starting at 2:00 p.m. For specific directions to our entry and line up details call Dave or Stasia Knox at 741-8295. Come show your support of St. Pat's and our Pro-Life Faith!!
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St. Patrick School
7th Grade Fund Raiser
Please pre-order if possible. There will be limited quantities for cash and carry.
Krispy Kreme Sale!
April 26 & 27
$6.00 per dozen, glazed only
Name_______________________
Which Mass will you pick up after?___________
Phone________________
Reserve ________ Dozen @ $6 per dozen
Cash ________or
Check________ (to St. Patrick's School)
All donuts not picked up by 12:30 p.m. April 27 are considered a donation.
Mark envelope Krispy Kreme and send to school or rectory.
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RCIA
TIMES OF SCRUTINY
The third, fourth and fifth Sundays are Times of Scrutiny in the R.C.I.A. process. The Lenten Liturgies center on forgiveness and the thirteen men and women of St. Patrick's will express their readiness through the scrutinies. Standing amongst the community, they will be prayed over by Fr. Jim. He will stand before each person, place his hands firmly on the head of each person and silently pray.
During this time of Lent, we are all "called to continuing conversion". Let us resolve to answer this call in our hearts and in our actions, remembering all that the Lord has done for us and that our openness to God's grace can work miracles in our hearts and lives.
All the parish community are asked to remember these "elect" (never baptized) and "candidates" in their prayers.
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10 Reasons To Come Back To The Catholic Church
(Continued from last week)
#4 BECAUSE THEY WANT THEIR CHILDREN TO HAVE A FAITH FOUNDATION
Some people return to the Catholic church because they recognize that raising children in a culture that promotes "doing your own thing" can lead to disaster. Children need to experience the spiritual dimension of life. They need a structured system of belief and a firm moral foundation that goes beyond human logic and reasoning. People return because they want a solid foundation upon which their children can build their lives.
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