Our sincere appreciation to the Catechists and Helpers who worked so hard this year to hand on our Catholic beliefs, rituals, traditions, and prayers to the children of St. Patrick Parish! You were here each and every Sunday without fail. You moved beyond the textbook to breathe life into each new concept, belief, practice, prayer - your creativity and hands-on lessons took each child beyond the written Word and into the Word lived. We thank you and bless you for this past year of immeasurable service. We hope, that through your example of ministry, our dear Lord will multiply your good works in the harvesting of more men and women like you as Catechists for the coming years. May you be blessed as richly as you have blessed us!!!
Our helpers-- Peter Leja, Veronica Halbur, Sara Boley, Rita Timm, Raquel Glunz, Kathy Limbach, Felix Sarver, Robin Sarver and Sam Bull- thank you for all you have done. Thanks also to Joe Bannon who taught the children and parents the importance of silence and prayer. A special thank you to Heather Domanski, our secretary and Sr. Loretta her assistant - thank you so much - you are fantastic!!! Our appreciation goes out to Mrs. Cleary and Mrs. Limbach for running our Bell Choir program. We will miss our Catechists who are leaving this year - Jerry and Darlene Huston (10+years). We, in a special way, thank them for their hard work and dedication. Congratulations
The following Religious Education students had Perfect Attendance!!!!
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A Message From Fr. Pete to Our Homebound and Their Families:
It has come to my attention as of late that I have not been able to visit as many of our homebound as I first wished when I arrived at the parish last June. (Because of our ever-increasing demographic, over 40 individuals have signed up for homebound ministry since that time.) In the process, Deacon Paul and I have been "burning the candle" in order to make sure as many of our homebound folks have been visited as possible. I have made a commitment to visit the entire list at least four times a year; Deacon Paul should be visiting those I do not visit on a monthly basis. In addition, a group of lay men and women have volunteered to come and visit any and all of our homebound on a weekly basis, if the homebound so choose. If I have not had the pleasure of visiting any of our homebound since February, I ask that you call our office at 815-727-4746 so that I may make arrangements to pay a visit at their earliest convenience. If any of you in our community know of someone who has not been visited or someone who wishes to be visited by Deacon Paul, the members of the parish, or me personally, please call us and tell us. Know you are in our constant prayers; please keep us in yours as well. |
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Adopt a Child
In loving remembrance of �. o Mr & Mrs Robert O'Reilly from Mark & Rita Cassani |
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Joliet Calendar
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Portrait Directories
We are very excited to announce that St. Patrick's has requested the services of Busson Portrait Directories to prepare a Church Family Album in Full Color. This will be a hard cover bound book that will tell the story of our church in word and picture. It will contain color portraits of all the families along with a membership roster. Each family that is photographed and selects a pose, will receive Absolutely Free: A) An 8x10 Portrait of Directory Pose. B) A Church Family Album featuring all participating families. There is absolutely no obligation to purchase portraits. If you choose to order portraits, you will receive top quality studio work at competitive prices without any kind of a sitting charge. For your convenience, you will be able to view your portraits within minutes from having them taken through our Proofing System. The sign-up schedule is set to start online May 1st through stpatsjoliet.com. Online reservations will be taken through May 18th. After Mass signups will be the weekends of:
Photography sessions will be:
Our Church Family Album will not be complete without you!! If your family will be out of town during the above scheduled dates, please feel free to bring a family portrait of your own to place in the directory. Members of the Armed Forces are also invited to bring their individual photos for inclusion in our book. |
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Vacation Bible School!
This year St. Pat's is looking for some kids who want to have some western fun! Our Vacation Bible School is heading out West!! Your preschooler through 4th grader 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 fun will begin on June 25th and will go until June 29th. It opens at 9am and closes at noon. The fee is only $20 for one child and $30 for two or more. Registrations are due by June 8th. Please contact the rectory for registration information. |
 St. Patrick School Mission Statement St. Patrick School embraces a mission to provide the finest academic environment for all of our children. We emphasize achievable goals and high moral ethical standards. We instill in our students a lifelong commitment to excellence and dedication to their Catholic Christian faith. Saint Patrick School is marked by a spirit of hospitality, a parent-school and parish partnership with a nurturing atmosphere in which our children develop in mind, body and spirit.
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