Whatever you can do will be greatly appreciated! A minimum of 250 pledges will eliminate our need to make up our goal shortfall, if any, from the parish resources. Blessings and Peace!

Father Jim

Children all over the world are in need of a loving family. Have you recently considered International adoption? Not sure where to start? Sunny Ridge Family Center invites you to attend a free Adoption Information Meeting on Friday, June 4, at 7:00 p.m. at the University of St. Francis. The USF is located at 500 Wilcox Street and our meeting will take place in Tower Hall, Room N219. Come learn about children in China, Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Guatemala, the Philippines, and more. Learn the requirements and process for adopting as well. Sunny Ridge is a licensed, nonprofit agency assisting families with adoptions. For more information or to register for the free meeting, please call Sunny Ridge at (630) 668-5117, extension 230, or visit our website at www.sunnyridge.org.

Last Sunday you contributed $7,640.50 to your parish. Many thanks for your continued generosity.

Now is the time for all Catholics to prepare for a Pentecostal renewal on May 30.

Come and be enlightened on each Monday evening at 7:00 in church. We experience the presence of Jesus in the Eucharistic adoration and pray the rosary.

This prayer time makes us aware of our potential of being a Catholic Christian. Be inspired by God's presence always and everywhere.

Our thanks to Dan and Mary Maher, Peter and Judy Valek and the many friends of Lucille Athanitis for their donations to our Adopt-A-Child Fund, given in her memory.

We also thank Jack and Mary Lou Querio for their donation to this fund, given in memory of Pat Strle.

Thanks, also, to St. Patrick's PTO for their donation to the Adopt-A-Child Fund.

Special thanks to all the parishioners that made the Baby Bottle drive so successful. Over $3375 was raised to help the moms and babies at the Pregnancy Info Center in Aurora.

The Easter Parade entry complete with Lifesaver candies, music, roses and beautiful life artwork was a great success. Thank you to the many parishioners and friends that helped distribute Holy Cards, candy and God's message of Life! Special thanks to Mike Goode (artwork), Jim Richards (music), Fran Borio (float materials), Julie Dillenburg (holy cards) Joe Bannon, Pete Bauc and Dave Knox for construction. What a wonderful witness of Christ!

Please stop and offer a prayer at the new mosaic of Our Lady of Guadalupe, dedicated this past Sunday by Father Jim. Thanks to all those who joined in the celebration, with special thanks to the artist Mike Goode for sharing of his time and talents in the construction of the mosaic. It is beautiful. Thank you also to Julie Dillenburg for the layout of the design, Joe Bannon and Jim Dietz for affixing the artwork, Joan Bannon for prayer cards and inspiration; Darlene Bull for the butterfly release - how perfect, - may you all enjoy the fruits of your labor!

JustFaith is a thirty-week justice education and formation program that allows parishioners to study the justice tradition articulated by Scripture, The Church's historical witness, and Catholic social teaching. The aim of Just Faith is to empower parishioners to develop a passion and trust for justice and to express this passion in concrete acts of parish social ministry. JustFaith meets weekly, employing books, videos, discussion, prayer, retreats and hands-on experiences. To find out more come to the information night to be held on Monday, May 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the Deacon Fitzgerald Room. Also, on May 23 Jack Jexreel, the founder of the Just Faith program will speak at Sacred Heart Parish in Joliet; 337 South Ottawa and the time will be 1:00 p.m. All are welcome to both of these gatherings. Any ququestionsay be directed to Joyce Ruhaak at 815-834-4928.

1. Remorse over yesterday's failures.
2. Anxiety over today's problems.
3. Worry over tomorrow's uncertainty.
4. Waste of the moment's opportunity.
5. Procrastination with one's present duty.
6. Resentment of another's success.
7. Criticism of a neighbor's imperfection.
8. Impatience with youth's immaturity.
9. Skepticism of our nation's future.
10. Unbelief in God's providence.

God Bless!

Father Jim

We express our sympathy and pledge of prayers to Patty Adler and her family on the death of her mother, Marilyn Gentile. May she rest in peace.

The bus will leave for the Theater in Munster, Indiana, on Wednesday, May 19 at 10:00 a.m. from the parish parking lot. Lunch will be served at Phil Smidt's at 11:30 a.m. prior to the show. The bus should return home around 6:00 p.m.

Last week several children became members of the Family of God through the Sacrament of Baptism.

"Relevant Radio" - 82.0 AM Monday through Friday during daylight hours. Sunday from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m.

The titles of several of the programs are "Catholic Answers", "The Doctor is In", "Living Life Abundantly" with Jonette Bencovic, "Homilies" (by different priests) "May Air" with Jeff Cavins. Father Coropi is frequently the speaker. There are also programs from the Chicago Archdiocese. This is their first anniversary.

May 23 2004 - June 6 Christ the King Parish in Lombard, 1501 South Main St., will be the host parish of the Our Lady of the New Millennium Statue from Sunday, May 23, through Saturday, June 5. Our Lady of the New Millennium statue is a 33 foot tall, 8,375 pound statue of Mary, sculptured out of gleaming stainless steel. Completed in January, 1999, the statue, named Our Lady of the New Millennium, was finished just in time to receive a personal blessing from Pope John Paul II during his visit to St. Louis. All are welcome to come and pray before the statue during the two weeks. There are three scheduled events each day. Private prayer and devotions are welcome 24 hours a day. For more information, or for the schedule of events please contact Deacon Wayne Storrs (ext 23 at 630-629-1717, or email us at [email protected].

Dear Parents,

This year St. Pat's is looking for some kids who want to have some "tropical fun!!!" Our Vacation Bible School is heading out to Lava Lava Island!!!

Your preschooler through 4th Grade can join us for the fun while older children can participate as "guides" - we will need a lot of help so ask them to come on and join us!!! The island challenge will begin on June 21 and will go until June 25. It opens at 9:00 and closes at noon. We are all looking forward to seeing everyone there!!! The fee is only $20.00 for one child and $30.00 for two or more!!!! The kids who join us will be able to have snacks, make unbelievable crafts, receive a t-shirt, sing songs and learn all about Jesus!!!! Plus there will be a few more surprises along the way!!!!

To sign up your child or your older "guide" just fill in the form below and turn it in with your fee by Friday, June 11 (to the school office or the rectory) Registrations cannot be accepted after June 18 because we want to make sure we have enough time to purchase our supplies

Yes, I would like to register the following child(ren) in VBS at St. Pat's from June 21st through the 25th.

You're invited!