News and Views From
St. Patrick Parish
The Ascension of the Lord
June 1, 2003
Live in a manner worthy of the call you have received.
Ephesians 4:1
| Liturgical Ministers' Schedule June 7 and 8 | ||||
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| Date | Time | Eucharistic Ministers | Greeters | Lectors |
| June 7 | 4:30 | Larry Lindholm Betty Lindholm Loretta Crawley |
Agnes Stubler Ellen Seeman Myrita Parker |
Laura Kriha |
| June 8 | 8:00 | Paul Kolodziej Andrew Kurtyak Mike Torri |
Eleanor Orr Rita Blackburn John Roach |
John Randich |
| 10:00 | Mike Ksiazak Sarah Seeman Angela Aune |
Art Fenske Joan Fenske Nancy Bannon |
Betty Jean Mahoney | |
| 11:30 | Richard Workman Jane Richards Virginia Borio |
Jean Krynicki Margie Keigher Virginia Borio |
John Halbur | |
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Mass Intentions
Readings For The Week Parish Calendar Meeting Monday, June 9, 7:00 p.m. in the Rectory. We ask that one representative from every parish organization be present to submit their special dates for 2003 and 2004. Understandably all spiritual and church related events take precedence in our calendar preparation. -JL
A Thought From Your Deacon: What does one do with a holy card they pick up at a wake? When I was young, it was used as a bookmark for one's prayerbook. When one looked at it, it became a reminder to pray for the deceased. Nowadays, we no longer have personal prayerbooks. Clergy, however, have their breviaries, so, I continue to use the holy cards as bookmarks to remember at least once a year to pray for the soul or intercession of that person on their special day. To help you continue this practice, I have begun a weekly column In Memoriam, listing St. Patrick parishioners who have passed away in the last 25 years during the upcoming week. Hope this helps you to recall a family member, relative or friend. Yours to serve, Deacon Paul
Mom to Mom
Good friends are better than pocket money.
Wednesday, June 18, 2003
7:00 p.m.
Rectory Meeting Room
We are moms of all ages with children in grade school.
We get together once a month to discuss topics of interest and develop friendships. Please come and join us.
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Young At Heart Club Mark your calendar for June 12. We will have our annual summer picnic at Stone City Post on South Chicago Street. Lunch will be catered and served about noon. Iced tea and coffee will be available. You may bring other liquid refreshments and lawn chairs if you wish. Enjoy nature, friends, and good food!! Cost is only $2.00 for paid up members and $5.00 for guests. Deadline is June 9. Place envelope in collection basket marked Young at Heart Picnic or pay at the rectory. Young at Heart Board
First Friday First Friday is June 6. There will be Eucharistic Adoration from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - all day. Monday Night Eucharistic Adoration is from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Diocese of Joliet
Literally thousands of lives are affected and changed by the Annual Appeal. The average contribution is $135.00 per family or individual. However, what is most important is not the amount you give, but that you give something, $2.00, $10.00, $20.00. If 29% of the parish contributes, no matter what amount is raised, we will not be billed for the remaining amount, which would come from parish funds. On behalf of Bishop Imesh, thank you for your support of our larger church and the many people who depend on this Appeal. God Bless and Reward You Father Jim |
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Letter Received From Glenmary Home Missioners:
Dear Father Lennon and Parishioners of St. Patrick's.
We received your Adopt-a-Mission gift of $4,000.00 from the Propagation of the Faith Office. We will forward $2,000.00 to St. Francis of Assisi in Aberdeen, Mississippi and $2,000.00 to Prince of Peace, West Liberty, Kentucky. We feel truly blessed to have your faithful support.
Since May 11 was designated World Day of Prayer for Vocations to the priesthood or religious life, throughout the month of May we have been asking all our donors and friends to pray every day for young men and women to respond generously to God's call. We are also asking for prayers for those who have already committed themselves to serve in ministry.
Nationally, the Church is experiencing a real shortage of vocations. Glenmary is a microcosm of the Church in America. I stand in awe with the efforts of our men and of diocesan priests, many of whom are covering the gap in personnel by serving well into their senior years.
As you pray for vocations, pray also for guidance in these times. Something new is being called forth from us in ministry today. New problems must evoke new methods. New visions call for new boldness. New struggles demand new ways to look at ministry.
While recognizing the newness, our dream is still the same - to serve the home mission. Thank you for walking with us as we serve by establishing the Church in the neglected regions of America and by helping the people improve their temporal welfare.
Signed by: Father Dominic R. Duggins, Director of Development