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Dear Parishioners, Last Sunday on the Solemnity of Jesus Christ the King of the Universe, I blessed and inaugurated the new processional cross for our parish. After purchasing the new candle stands that grace our sanctuary, I felt it was important to have a processional cross that complimented their style and design. At the same time, I have always maintained that a processional cross should somehow be reflective of a particular worshipping community, since it is this cross that serves as the standard that calls our Eucharistic assemblies to order each Sunday. And so began the search to design the most fitting cross for St. Joan of Arc Parish. My wonderful secretary, Mary Beth Kerner, discovered a

crucifix from the 15th century that St. Joan of Arc herself prayed before during her lifetime. It is called the Septfounds Crucifix because it was located in a hermitage in a French town of this name. The crucifix is now preserved in a French museum. Because of its connection to the historical figure of Joan of Arc, it could well be considered a second class relic, that is, some material object that had been in physical contact with a saint. (A first class relic would be part of the saint’s body.) I brought to our Parish Commission on Divine Worship the idea that we replicate this Septfounds Crucifix as our processional cross, given that our parish patron is St. Joan of Arc. The commission members unanimously approved this idea. The liturgical design company that manufactured our candlestands assured me that they could replicate this art object for our purpose. And finally, our parish chapter of the Knights of Columbus generously agreed to purchase this sacred appointment for our church. The entire project lasted almost one and a half years.

Just before its completion, however, the artist contacted me and inquired as to whether we wanted the corpus of Christ repaired because the left hand is missing and there is a large split in the wood of the torso. We had discussed this at the Worship Commission and agreed to keep the figure of the crucified Christ as it currently is, even though these “defects” may not have existed at the time of St. Joan. The crack in the figure of Jesus is a powerful reminder of the brokenness that still exists in the Body of Christ, the Church. We are still on this side of Heaven, and there is

still suffering within the members of Christ’s Body that we need to heal. Thus, the missing hand on the figure is an invitation for us to become the hand of Christ that heals the wounds of sin and division in our world today. Our parish processional cross, therefore, is more than an artistic object that adorns our place of worship. It is a sign that binds us to our patron, a proclamation about the Body of Christ that is still in need of healing, and the supreme challenge for us to make that healing happen. I am exceedingly grateful to our Knights of Columbus for making the acquisition of this rich symbol possible for us. May it be a source of inspiration for us, and a perpetual reminder of God’s unconditional love revealed in Christ crucified.

Blessings,

A Message from our PastorA Message from our Pastor

Mass IntentionsMass Intentions

Monday, December 4—St. John Damascene 6:30 AM †James Bell (Req. Bell Family) 8:15 AM †Christopher Lanser (Req. Dick Lanser) Tuesday, December 5

6:30 AM Intentions of Tom and Lora Kmieciak– 25th Anniversary 8:15 AM †Andria Matala (Req. Jim Susic) Wednesday, December 6—St. Nicholas 6:30 AM †Mary Daly (Req. Melancon & Daly Families) 8:15 AM †Marjorie Stanley (Req. Laura Berg)

Thursday, December 7—St. Ambrose 6:30 AM Intention of Celebrant 8:15 AM †Marjorie Stanley (Req. Frank & Lucy Whalen) Friday, December 8—The Solemnity of the Immaculate

Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary 6:30 AM For St. Joan of Arc Parishioners 8:15 AM †Don Collins (Req. Askwith Family) 12:00 PM Intention of Celebrant 7:00 PM Intention of Celebrant Saturday, December 9—St. Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin 8:15 AM †Theresa Messier (Req. Jim & Patti Robertson)

Mass for the Second Sunday of Advent 4:00 PM Intentions of Alice N. Sima (Req. Ed & Carol Hlavac) Sunday, December 10—Second Sunday of Advent 7:30 AM †Frank Sykes (Req. Cassa Family) 9:30 AM For St. Joan of Arc Parishioners 11:30 AM †Richard J. Moran (Req. Bagdady Family) 6:00 PM †Giuseppe Luigi DiMaio (Req. Jim Susic)

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We wish to offer our sympathy and a promise of our prayers to family

and friends on the death of Mark Gorski, Raymond Jasien,

Joan Sammet and Edward Zywiec.

We Share our GiftsWe Share our Gifts

Christmas Altar Flower Remembrances REMINDER– Please turn in Christmas flower donation envelopes to the Parish Office or place in the Sunday collection basket no later than Monday, December 11th (publication deadline).

We sincerely thank everyone for their generosity!

Offertory – November 19 & 26, 2017 Two Week Budget: $53,412 Two Week Actual: $44,121 Two Weeks/Surplus (Deficit): ($ 9,291) Actual Two Weeks Last Year: $50,879 YTD Budget: $534,588 YTD Actual: $493,258 (1) Budget Surplus/(Deficit): ($41,330) (1) WeShare Reporting Estimated – Actual not yet Available Campaign for Human Development: $5,725 Thanksgiving (SVdP): $4,379

RCIA - Rite of Welcome & Acceptance At the 6:00 pm Mass on November 19th, we celebrated a special Rite to welcome those who are preparing to join our Catholic faith at the Easter Vigil next March. In the presence of the parish community, they affirmed their desire to learn more about God and about our Catholic faith.

Patrick Derrico will be brought into Full Communion. Brandyn Wind and Florence Yung will be Baptized. As part of the Rite, they each received a cross to sup-port them in their journey toward Easter and the cele-bration of the Sacraments of Initiation. Please wel-come them and pray that their faith in God will con-tinue to grow. Prayer slips with the name of each per-son are available in the Church lobby to remind us to pray for them throughout their formation.

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ST. JOAN OF ARC PARISH

FY 2016 - 2017 FINANCIAL REPORT

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Notes from Music & LiturgyNotes from Music & Liturgy

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Happy New Year Today we begin a new liturgical year as we start the Season of Advent. The Church gives us this season as a time of preparation, as a time of hopeful anticipation, as we prepare our hearts and minds for the celebra-

tion of Christmas. We listen to Scripture stories of the central figures of Advent – Isaiah, John the Baptist, Mary – as they all remind us to prepare the way of the Lord. This weekend, we change the setting of the Mass Ordi-nary that we are using (Holy, Memorial Acclamation, Amen, Lamb of God) to indicate a new season in the liturgical year. During this Season of Advent, we will use ‘Mass of Light’ – quit appropriate, since we sing of Christ as our light during this time of waiting and prepa-ration. Our music during Advent contains some of the most beautiful and poetic images, especially fitting for this time of the year:

‘Creator of the stars of night, Your people’s everlasting light, O Christ, Redeemer of us all,

We pray you hear us when we call.’ (Traditional Latin Chant – 9th Century)

As we begin this holy season, let us remember that God will always hear us when we call, as we sing in the chant ‘Creator of the Stars of Night’. Happy New Year! Jim Susic

Music for Holy Day of Obligation Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception Friday, December 8, 2017 8:15am Mass – Elementary Choir (Student Body Mass) 12:00pm Mass – Cantor and Organist 7:00pm Mass – Cantor and Organist Music for Next Weekend December 9 and 10, 2017 Second Sunday of Advent 9:30am Mass – Parish Choir All other Masses will have music led by an organist and a cantor.

Celebrant Schedule for Next Weekend Confessors for Saturday, December 9 10:30 AM: Fr. Kenneth Zigmond, OSB 3:00 PM: Fr. Jess Testa Mass Celebrants for December 9/10 8:15 AM: Fr. Gabriel Baltes, OSB 4:00 PM: Fr. Kenneth Zigmond, OSB 7:30 AM: Fr. Kenneth Zigmond, OSB 9:30 AM: Fr. Gabriel Baltes, OSB 11:30 AM: Fr. Kenneth Zigmond, OSB 6:00 PM: Fr. Gabriel Baltes, OSB

Vespers (Evening Prayer) We will pray Vespers (Evening Prayer), the traditional prayer of the church, on Friday evenings during Advent. This form of prayer includes Scripture read-ings, reflections, psalms, and commu-nity prayer. These services will take place on Friday evenings, De-cember 15 and 22, 2017, starting at 7:00 pm in the church. Make this a family event by taking some during this holy season to prepare hearts and minds for the cele-bration of Christmas. For additional information, please contact Jim Susic at 630-353-4529 or jsusic@sjalisle.org.

HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8

Friday, December 8th, is the Solemnity of the Immaculate

Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a Holy Day of Obligation.

6:30am, 8:15am, 12:00 noon, and 7:00pm.

Mass times for Friday, December 8th are as follows:

“O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.”

Upcoming EventsUpcoming Events

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Bethlehem Nativity Products Bethlehem Nativity Products will be visiting St. Joan of Arc next weekend, December 9 & 10. The items available for purchase in-clude hand-carved Nativity scenes, ornaments, statues, crosses and many other beautiful, olive wood hand-carved religious items.

Please consider purchasing a piece of art from the Holy Land to support your fellow Catholics who choose to stay and protect the Holy sites where Jesus himself lived. Your purchase will make a difference in the lives of many Catholic families. You may also support this noble cause by visiting www.bethlehemnativity.com. We finance large items and accept cash, checks and all credit cards. Thank you for your generosity!

Join us on Tuesday, December 12th

at 6:30pm

SJA Parish Center Room 22

Join us for a brief meeting followed by a Christmas gathering as we celebrate the reason for the season.

We will have a potluck dinner.

Please bring a dish or dessert to share.

“And the word became flesh, and dwelt among us.” Jn 1:14

Pro-Life Ministry Christmas Celebration

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE Every Saturday: 10:30- 11:15 am & 3:00- 3:45 pm Wednesday, December 20: 6:30- 7:30 pm Thursday, December 21: 9:00-10:00 am & 6:30- 7:30 pm Friday, December 22: 9:00-10:00 am PARISH ADVENT PENANCE SERVICE Thursday, December 14 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm (Followed by Individual Confession) ADVENT VESPERS (Evening Prayer) Friday, December 15 & 22 7:00 pm in the church “O” ANTIPHON VESPERS December 17-21 & 23 at 7:00 pm in the Adoration Chapel

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8 (Holy Day of Obligation) Masses: 6:30 am, 8:15 am, 12 Noon, 7:00 pm

MASSES FOR SUNDAY OBLIGATION– FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Saturday, Dec. 23: 4:00 pm Sunday, Dec. 24: 7:30 am & 9:30 am (No 11:30 am Mass)

MASSES FOR HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION- THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD Sunday, Dec. 24: 3:00 pm (Church), 3:00 pm (Gym), & 10:00 pm (Church) (Prelude Music Begins at 9:30 pm) Monday, Dec. 25: 7:30 am, 9:30 am, & 11:30 am

MASSES FOR THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY, AND JOSEPH Saturday, Dec. 30: 4:00 pm Sunday, Dec. 31: 7:30 am, 9:30 am, 11:30 am & 6:00 pm

MASSES FOR MARY, MOTHER OF GOD (Not a day of Obligation this year) Monday, Jan. 1: 8:15 am (No 6:30 am Mass)

2017 ADVENT/CHRISTMAS SEASON SCHEDULE

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Magi Giving Tree The Magi Giving Tree is now in the Church narthex. Each ornament on the tree represents a wish of a needy person or family in our area. We can grant these wishes in this season of sharing, as we prepare ourselves and our homes for the birth of the baby Jesus. Please return unwrapped gifts (with the orna-ments attached) to the narthex between

now and Dec. 17 at 1 p.m. The one exception is the white star ornament, which should be returned by Dec. 10. All are welcome to help wrap the Magi Tree gifts on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 17. Young people are also very welcome with an accompanying parent or adult. Donations of wrapping supplies are greatly appreciated, too. If you have any questions, please call Donna at 630-852-7263.

Please join us at Bohemian Crystal Restaurant ( 639 Blackhawk Dr., Westmont )

for some Christmas Cheer!

Please submit payment of $20 to the Parish Office by Monday, December 11.

Questions?

Please call the Parish Office at 630-963-4500.

Please Note:

The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, December 4, 2017.

Saint Monica Prayer Group St. Monica is the patron saint of mothers and those who pray for the conversion, holiness, and return to the Catholic Faith of their spouse, children, and family members. Please join us in prayer for this intention on Monday, December 4th at 7 PM in the church.

December Weddings

The following couple will exchange marriage vows here at St. Joan of Arc:

December 9, 2017

John Little and Valerie Sprovieri

We wish this couple God’s blessings as they prepare for their life together!

Coping Strategies for Dementia: A Three-Part Series

St Joan of Arc, conjunction with the Lisle Park District and Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace, is hosting a three- part series on dementia. Individuals, loved ones and care-givers dealing with dementia are invited to this series. Continuing education credits for healthcare professionals will also be available. The topics to be covered are: January 10, 2018: Understanding Alzheimer’s: A Closer Look at Dementia January 24, 2018: Behaviors of Alzheimer’s: Creating a Safe Environment February 7, 2018: Effective Communication Strategies for Someone with Alzheimer’s The presentations will take place at 6:00 pm in the Parish Center, Room 22. There is no fee for this course. Light dinner will be served. Space is limited. Registration is required by calling 630-969-0992 or visiting www.lisleparkdistrict.org.

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CLOUD OF WITNESSES The Saints Renew the Church

St. Juan Diego and the apparitions of Our Lady of Guadalupe will be discussed at the next Cloud of Witnesses event. These apparitions led to the second largest conversion to Catholicism since the early days of the Church. The miraculous image of Our Lady of Guadalupe defies all scientific explanation and the Basilica of Guadalupe receives more pilgrims than any other shrine in the world.

“Let not your heart be disturbed. . . Am I not here, who am your Mother? Are you not under my protection?”

(Our Lady of Guadalupe to St. Juan Diego)

Date: Thursday, December 7th Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm (6:00 - 7:00 pm Potluck Dinner) Where: Parish Center Room 22 What we need: People willing to bring Mexican food or a dessert for the potluck. Please RSVP at: www.signupgenius.com/go/508044fa9a92ca3ff2-cloud1

Thank you to everyone who helped with this year’s Harvest Sunday food drive on November 19th. Through the work of so many volunteers, the parish was able to help provide two weeks worth of food to 63 families in the area. Also, much of the food that was donated will help stock the Lisle Township food pantry, Downers Grove Fish food pantry, West Suburban Community Pantry and the food pantry at People’s Resource Center in Wheaton. A big thank you to the Saul family who coordinates the sorting of food in the gym every year. Thank you to all the families and the scouts who distributed door tags to houses in the area, and also to the volunteers who delivered food to the disabled and homebound. Lastly, a thank you goes out to all the parishioners who donated food for Harvest Sunday. Your generous donations pro-vided food for so many families in our area. Please pray for the families who need to use the food pantries and for all fami-lies in need. Offer up your Masses, Holy Hours, rosaries, and any other pious acts for those families, especially the families in our own parish who are in need. Let us give thanks to God for the opportunity to serve and that these families will know the love God has for them. Know that our service impacts so many and that those families are truly appreciative of all the work St. Joan of Arc does. Thank you again to everyone. Sincerely in Christ, Vicente Fernandez St. Joan of Arc Peace and Social Justice Coordinator

Parish Ministries & Service OrganizationsParish Ministries & Service Organizations

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This Week at SJAThis Week at SJA

Monday, December 4 Parish Office Closed 7:00 pm—Boy Scouts 7:00 pm—K of C Officers’ Mtg. (Rm. 23) 7:00 pm—St. Monica Prayer Group (Church) Tuesday, December 5 4:30 pm—Girl Scouts Troop #55167 Wednesday, December 6 9:00 am—Faith Sharing (Rm. 22) 10:00 am—SJA Moms Group (Rm. 24) 12:30 pm—PSO Mtg. (Rm. 23) 4:30 pm—R.F. Classes 6:30 pm—R.F. Classes 7:00 pm—Rosary (Chapel) Thursday, December 7 6:00 pm—Cub Scouts Bear Den 6:00 pm—Cloud of Witnesses Potluck (Rm. 22) 7:00 pm—Cloud of Witnesses Presentation (Rm. 22)

Friday, December 8 Holy Day of Obligation– Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Masses at 6:30 am, 8:15 am, Noon, & 7:00 pm 2:30 pm—Brownies Saturday, December 9 7:00 am—Brothers in Christ (Rm. 22/24) 8:45 am—Our Catholic Heritage (Rm. 22) 9:00 am—St. Vincent de Paul Mtg. (Rm. 23) 2:00 pm—Wedding– Little/Sprovieri Bethlehem Gifts (Link– After Mass) Magi Tree (Narthex– After Mass) Sunday, December 10 Bethlehem Gifts (Link– After Masses) Magi Tree (Narthex– After Masses) 9:30 am—Sunday School/ Nursery (PAR) 10:00 am—RCIA (Rm. 24) 1:00 pm—K of C Christmas Party (Rm. 22) 1:00 pm—Lay Carmelites (Rm. 24) 7:00 pm—IMPACT

Ministers Schedule for Next WeekendMinisters Schedule for Next Weekend

Mass Lectors Extraordinary Ministers

Greeters Ushers Altar Servers Resource Center

4:00pm B. Green, L. Teichgraeber

B. Ryan, M. Bixenmann, M. Buchelt, K. Ebey, P. Guess, S. Jecmen, P. Moran, D. Rubel, G. Santori, R. Schuster, D. Stillo, A. Stillo

K. Ansier, G. Ansier, C. LaRose, M. LaRose

J. Hantsch, T. Cappetta, L. Catalano, M. Shuta, P. Smith, J. Weber

L. Anderson, G. Arndt, L. Ringsrud

T. Pripusich

7:30am J. Ostrander, D. McFarlin

J. Wagner, S. Cassa, L. Czupryna, D. Glaser, S. Glaser, D. Mankowski, M. Mankowski, J. McGuffey, P. Robertson, J. Shannon

K. Costa, P. Dobkowski, A. Overton, L. Passarella

W. McCarthy, R. Brzostek, R. Ceurvorst, E. Czupryna, E. Edwards, P. Schriner

C. Luchetti, C. Mankowski, N. Shannon

R. & D. Ceurvorst

9:30am S. Krapec, D. Christenson

J. Sinkovits, L. Boyer, C. Casolino, A. DiSanto, D. Hayes, M. Laguatan, R. Mack, J. Mack-Crane, H. Madsen, M. Sobolewski, C. Thompson, J. Walsh, M. Weldzius

K. Ekins, S. Ekins, B. Hannon, M. Walsh

J. Fedinec, M. Fernette, T. Gerten, J. Hayes, D. Regan, J. Schau

C. Eldrenkamp, M. Walsh, P. Walsh, C. Walsh

E. Fedinec

11:30am E. Manuel, J. Clements

C. Cawiezel, I. Bucher, A. Fuller, L. Gustas, L. Gustas, B. Gustas, A. Gustas, L. Howard, J. Vesely, P. McKechnie, N. Valente

L. Berg, L. Hepler, A. Kukulski, M. McCoy

A. Kabelis, T. Kukulski, L. Loucaides, D. O'Connor

L. Benish, D. Kohlmeyer, K. Testin

H. Dudzik

6:00pm M. Medica, C. Patterson

P. Zurek, D. Butler, S. Butler, K. Long, R. Pyrcik, S. Scott, S. Spangler, P. Walz, T. Walz

K. Daniels, M. Panagos

M. Zurek, A. Hart, K. McCarthy, S. Zurek, B. Zurek

N. Caulfield, E. Schmidt, N. Tassos

Mass Schedule Monday-Friday: 6:30 AM and 8:15 AM Saturday: 8:15 AM and 4:00 PM Sunday: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 AM and 6:00 PM Holy Day: 6:30 AM, 8:15 AM, 12 noon, and 7:00 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM and 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM Rosary: The Rosary is prayed prior to 8:15 AM Mass Monday-Saturday. A complete scriptural Rosary is prayed on Wednesdays at 7:00 PM in the Adoration Chapel in the Parish Center. This also includes prayers of thanksgiving, praise, petition, and blessing over the Prayer Blankets and their recipients. Adoration Chapel: Perpetual Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is observed in the Parish Center Adoration Chapel. The chapel is open to the public from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily, and at all other times for those with security cards. Those interested in becoming regular adorers should contact the Chapel Coordinator, Lynne Passarella, at 630-353-4511. Prayers for Life: Prayers for greater respect for human life are offered in the Children’s Chapel on the first Friday of each month follow-ing the 8:15 AM Mass. The Rosary is also prayed for this this intention in the Children’s Chapel on the first Saturday of each month following the 8:15 AM Mass. Alcoholics Anonymous: Meets each Sunday at 8:00 PM in the Parish Activity Room (PAR). Please use the North Entrance, door #4. St. Monica Prayer Group: On the first Monday of each month at 7:00 PM in the church, prayers are offered for the conversion and re-turn to the Catholic faith of loved ones. Knights of Columbus: Practicing Catholic men, at least 18 years of age, are invited to contact Mike Czech, Membership Director, at 630-638-1805, regarding membership in the Knights of Columbus St. Joan of Arc Council #15168. Brothers in Christ: This group for men, 21 and over, meets each Saturday from 7:00 to 8:00 AM and includes Morning Prayer, small group discussion, and reflection on the Sunday readings. For more information, contact Bill Munch at 630-852-2469. Sacrament of Confirmation: Reception of a Sacrament requires adequate knowledge and preparation. Eighth Grade Confirmation preparation must be immediately preceded by three consecutive years of regular attendance in religious instruction. Baptisms: Parents are asked to call the Parish Office to make arrangements for Baptism. Please be advised that each godparent is re-quired to submit a sponsor eligibility form prior to the parents receiving a date for their child's baptism. Every three years, parents are required to attend a meeting on the Sacrament of Baptism, held on the First Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM in the Parish Center. Please call the Parish Office to register. Baptisms take place at 1:00 PM on the first and third Sunday of each month. On the fourth Sun-day of each month, baptisms are celebrated within the context of the 11:30 AM Mass. Becoming Catholic: We welcome any adult interested in becoming a Catholic to contact Dr. Joanne Kuttner at 630-353-4516 for infor-mation regarding the parish Catechumenate process. Catholics Returning Home: If you would like help coming back to your Catholic Faith, please call Michael Lewandowski at 630-353-4531. Marriages: Couples are asked to call the Parish Office before setting a date for the wedding or making other commitments. Registration and participation in the parish, by at least one party, for three months is required before a wedding date will be given. The diocese re-quires a minimum preparation time of six months between the first conference and the wedding. Sick Calls: Call the Parish Office anytime. Please let us know if anyone in your family is ill so that the priests might visit them. Funerals: Please make the arrangements with the church before any publication in the newspaper. Given the number of liturgical activi-ties on Saturdays, it is preferable to schedule funerals on weekdays if possible. However, no one will be refused a Saturday funeral unless there is a previously scheduled event or unless funerals are not permitted to be celebrated on that particular Saturday. Parish Membership: Registration forms can be obtained at the Parish Office or at the Resource Center located in the church lobby.

St. Joan of Arc Parish Center · 820 Division St., Lisle, IL 60532 Parish Office Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Main: 630-963-4500 · Fax: 630-963-4568 · Website: www.sjalisle.org

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Pastor Rev. Gabriel Baltes, O.S.B. 630-353-4532 gbaltes@sjalisle.org

Parochial Vicar Rev. Kenneth Zigmond, O.S.B. 630-353-4524 kzigmond@sjalisle.org

Principal Michael Sweeney sweeney@sjalisle.org

Assistant Principal Michelle Picchione picchione@sjalisle.org

Parish Staff DirectoryParish Staff Directory The direct office numbers of staff are listed below. Please do not call them with the 963 exchange.

Peace & Social Justice Coordinator Vicente Fernandez 630-353-4549 vfernandez@sjalisle.org

Pastoral Associate Michael Lewandowski 630-353-4531 mlewandowski@sjalisle.org

Buildings & Grounds Supervisor Ken Bray 630-963-4500

Maintenance/ Set-Up Mario Hernandez 630-963-4500

Receptionist/ Secretary Lynne Passarella 630-353-4511 lpassarella@sjalisle.org

Parish Secretary/ Bulletin Editor Mary Beth Kerner 630-353-4514 mkerner@sjalisle.org

St. Vincent de Paul Society (Voicemail Line) 630-353-4522

St. Joan of Arc School 4913 Columbia Ave.

Lisle, IL 60532 https://school.sjalisle.org

School Office: 630-969-1732 School Fax: 630-353-4590

Parish Nurse Sandra Razka, RN 630-353-4533 srazka@sjalisle.org

Elementary Religious Formation Director Dolly Pointner 630-353-4550 dpointner@sjalisle.org

Office of Faith Formation Secretary Megan Ross 630-353-4528 mross@sjalisle.org

High School Faith Formation Alex Gervacio 630-353-4569 agervacio@sjalisle.org

RCIA Coordinator Joanne Kuttner, D.Min. 630-353-4516 jkuttner@sjalisle.org

Liturgy Coordinator Margaret Barouski 630-353-4517 mbarouski@sjalisle.org

Sacristan Rosanna Smith 630-963-4500

Director of Music/ Parish Webmaster Jim Susic 630-353-4529 jsusic@sjalisle.org

Permanent Deacon Deacon Denis Stucko 630-353-4549 dstucko@sjalisle.org

Parish Librarian Sue Ekins 630-353-4513 sekins@sjalisle.org

Finance Assistant Laura Payne 630-353-4547 lpayne@sjalisle.org

Special Events Coordinator Kimberly Clements 630-353-4566 kclements@sjalisle.org

Permanent Deacon Deacon Gregory Razka 630-963-4500 x4607 grazka@sjalisle.org

Director of Finance and Administration Susan Fronek 630-353-4523 Fax: 630-353-4519 sfronek@sjalisle.org

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Water Heater, Sink,Tub,Toilet, Sump Pump

Lic # 055-008346

630-964-2222

Timeless DevelopmentCorp.

Brian KenneyGeneral Contractor

Kitchens • Baths •Basements

Home Remodeling

“If you’re not moving,you’re improving”

630-664-1406Licensed

Parishioner

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PAT DeCOSTE 630-435-3553

PARISHIONER

630-852-0700DOWNERS GROVE

PC MDPC & MAC Sales & Service

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Proudly serving the community with two locations

44 S. Mill Street • Naperville, IL 60540(630) 355-0213 • Historic Downtown

15219 S. Joliet Rd. • Plainfield, IL 60544(815) 436-9221 • Corner of Rte. 59 & Rte. 30 Jones Family

Helping Families Since 2012

Help Navigatingthe many optionsfor Senior Housing

& In-Home Care

No Cost - Free forthe families we help!

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Rick Graffagna - Senior Advisor

Craig’sAuto Service Center

Complete AutoRepair & ServiceBrakes - Tires - Batteries

Computer DiagnosticsOil Changes

2 year / 24,000 mile warranty

Courtesy ShuttleRt. 53 & I 88 Lisle

(630) 852-7510Craig Briel, Parishioner

000344 St Joan of Arc Church (A)

GUITAR LESSONSFrom A Local Professional

CHRIS FORTEGuitar Instructor at Columbia College for 11 yearsNOW ACCEPTING PRIVATE STUDENTS,

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Downers Grove Foot SpecialistPodiatrist • Foot Surgeon • General Care

Dr. John Limanowski630-968-4416

4121 Fairview #102 Downers GroveNEW LOCATION

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• Roofing • Power • Siding Washing• Carpentry • Masonry • Skylights • Drain Tile• Gutters • Roof/Gutter • Insulation Cleaning• Attic Fans

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630-771-1787ACPT

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with this Ad Storm/Hail Damage$10 OFF

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Serving Catholic Families Since 1868

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MICHAEL J. GONDA, D.D.S., LTD.MICHAEL MOORE, D.D.S.

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630.846.0020

• FALL CLEANUPS• WINTER

SNOW REMOVALSERVICE

LASSAKMarket & Deli

Hot Foods • Deli • DessertCatering Platters - Delicious Meats

Delicious Cheeses • Produce & GroceriesPolish and Lithuanian

Family Owned Business7145 S. Kingery Hwy. Route 83

Willowbrook, IL

630.655.2200www.LassakDeli.com

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1038 Maple AvenueRt. 53 & Maple

(Next to Walgreens)630-960-9500

Regular Prices:Adults $14 & Kids /Seniors $12

Dawn Heiman , AuDDoctor of Audiology

630.541.9465Seven Bridges

6440 Main St., Ste. 120

Woodridge IL

Hearing Loss • Central Auditory Processing

Tinnitus • Custom/Musicians Ear Plugs

Mike’s Handyman Services

Quality Kitchen • Bath • Basement Remodeling

“No job too Big or too Small”

630-963-2153

Call Mike — Parishioner

Michael P. HantschAttorney at Law

• General Practice• Wills & Estate

Planning• Traffic Tickets

• Real Estate• Small Businesses

“I make house calls”

(630) 688-8261michael@hantschlaw.com

Parishioner

DIEHLAuto Repair Service

10% OFF ALL WORK• Brakes • Shocks • Engine

• Light Diagnostics

630-969-08591532 Ogden Ave

Lisle

AUTOREPAIR

$16.95 Oil ChangeUp to 5 quartsstandard oil

ED THE PLUMBERED THE CARPENTERBest Work • Best Rate

Satisfaction Guaranteed As

We Do All Our Own WorkLic# 055-026066

$$ Parishioner Discount $$630-663-1444