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January 14, 2018

A Message from our PastorA Message from our Pastor

Dear Parishioners, I recently read an article by Nathan Mitchell, a highly regarded liturgical scholar in North America, who wrote about “croodling.” The word, and the action it connotes, seems to derive from an Old English Word, crowdle that means to creep close together as children around a fire, or chickens under a hen. Mitchell was describing croodling as what people in the northern hemisphere do between late November and mid-March. They hunker down, drawing their bodies in against the darkness, sleet and snow; to huddle, clinging to others for warmth and companionship. (Nathan Mitchell, “The Amen Corner,” Worship 78, no 2 [March 2004])

This notion of croodling is one to which we can readily relate this past Christmas, when, after several months of mildly warm weather, we had a beautiful, hearty winter – one that

invited us to hunker down with family and friends in a festive, convivial spirit to celebrate the birth of the Sun of Justice who brings light and warmth to the whole world. As it always seems to, the Christmas season passed with great alacrity as we now enter into that post-holiday slump (for lack of a better word) when we return the Christmas decorations to their storage places (so they can croodle for the next 11 months), pay the credit card bills, and linger over the meaningful memories that concluded the year 2017 and launched us into 2018. I pray it will be a good year for all of us.

I would like to thank all our parishioners for, what I felt was, one of the most beautiful Christmas celebrations I have experienced at St. Joan of Arc Parish. The Christmas offertory envelopes continue coming in, leading me to believe we will reach our seasonal budget for this year. The church was exquisitely adorned with all natural foliage – Christmas trees that were freshly cut, red and white poinsettias artistically arranged, and our Nativity figures lovingly arranged to inspire us.

The Liturgical Ministers exceeded their usual excellence -- our music director, accompanists, instrumentalists, cantors, choir members and all who united their voices in joyful song. All the Liturgical Ministers brought great dignity to the Christmas Rites – our liturgical coordinator, secretaries, bulletin editor, sacristan, greeters, ushers, servers, Lectors, Communion Ministers, deacon and priests too. The maintenance staff kept our parish campus beautiful, clean and safe. It takes a village!

Those of you who participated in the Liturgies at which I presided heard me speak of bells and how they are used to announce glad tidings and to call us to attention. As one 6th grade student noted, however, we also ring bells to get God’s attention. In an effort to restore the use of our four exterior bells, I suggested that people contribute any loose bills or change they may have had on them at the time. People responded generously, with a total of $1,200. More significantly, there was the affirmation I received from so many people that we should indeed re-locate and reactivate our bells, for there is something about these sacramental instruments that resonates deep within in our Catholic psyches. We know that they serve a spiritual purpose, even if we are unable to give expression to what that purpose is.

And so I offer the following sonnet by Malcolm Guite for a New Year Reflection:

January 14, 2018

Seasons of Hope Bereavement Support Group

Seasons of Hope is a unique, Christ-centered Catho-lic support group for the bereaved. The time and dates for our next Season are 6:30-8:30 pm in the Parish Center on: January 16, 30, Feb. 27, March 13, 27, & April 10. Please RSVP to Sandy Razka at 630-353-4533 or [email protected].

The next SJA book club meeting will held from 1:30-3:00 pm in the Parish Center on Tuesday, January 16th. We will discuss Salvation Is From the Jews by Roy H. Schoeman.

On Tuesday, February 20th, we will discuss The Reason by William Sirls. For more details, contact Michael Lewandowski at 630-353-4531 or [email protected].

Adult Faith FormationAdult Faith Formation

Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation:

What Really Happened

January 16, 23, & 30, 2018 7:00 – 9:00 pm

St. Joan of Arc Parish Center, Room 22

During this 500th year since the Protestant Reformation, please join us to view a documentary

on Martin Luther, followed by a discussion with Fr. Philip Timko, O.S.B.

New Year’s Day: Church Bells Not the bleak speak of mobile messages, Not the soft chime of synthesized reminders, Not texts, not pagers, data packages, Not satnav or locators ever find us, As surely, soundly, deeply as these bells That sound and find and call us all at once. ‘Ears of my ears’ can hear, my body feels This call to pray that is itself a dance. So ring them out in joy and jubilation, Sound them in sorrow tolling for the lost, O let them wake the Church and rouse the nation, A sleeping lion stirred to life at last, Begin again they sing, begin again, A ring and rhythm answered from within.

Blessings in the New Year,

January 14, 2018

CLOUD OF WITNESSES The Saints Renew the Church

St. John Vianney is the patron saint of parish priests. This humble, simple, and holy man struggled greatly with his studies for the priesthood and was even let go as a seminarian. However, John Vianney persevered and abandoned himself into the hands of God. Eventually, he became a priest and was assigned to a parish that was considered the "Siberia" of his diocese. Through his holiness, John converted and changed the lives of countless souls. Soon, thousands flocked to the tiny town of Ars so that they could see this living saint and he could hear their confessions. John Vianney's holiness did not go unnoticed by Satan, however, who violently attacked this humble saint, mocking him for his piety. John Vianney persevered and led souls to Christ. He died on August 4, 1859 and was canonized in 1929. His body remains incorrupt on full display at the Basilica in Ars, France.

Date: Thursday, January 18th 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 French food or a dessert for the potluck. Please RSVP at: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/508044fa9a92ca3ff2-cloud2

Adult Faith FormationAdult Faith Formation

Celebration of First Reconciliation Our parish children have been preparing to receive the grace of the Sacrament of Reconciliation, which will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. in the church. Those partici-pating will need to arrive no later than 6:15 p.m. in order to sign in at the Resource Center desk lo-cated in the narthex. Please remember these children and their families in your prayers as they cele-brate God’s love and forgiveness with the gift of Reconciliation. Religious Formation Classes this Wednesday

All grades except 2nd have Religious Formation this week, Wednesday, January 17 at their normal times. All 2nd graders, re-gardless of class time, will be attending the First Reconciliation Service in lieu of classes this week. Please pray for them!

No Religious Formation Classes January 24 There will be no Religious Formation classes on Wednesday January 24, 2018 at either class time. The catechists will be at-tending their annual Diocesan Catechist Institute.

Elementary Religious FormationElementary Religious Formation

Mass IntentionsMass Intentions

Monday, January 15 8:15 AM †Tom Mlyniec (Req. Betty Riedy & Family) Tuesday, January 16

6:30 AM †Debbie Ienich (Req. Barbara Massura) 8:15 AM †Santiago Quintero (Req. Lillian Quintero) Wednesday, January 17—St. Anthony the Abbot 6:30 AM †Lois Wilkie (Req. Barbara Massura) 8:15 AM †Bridget Clock (Req. Leslie & Dominic Colonna)

Thursday, January 18 6:30 AM †Deceased Members of the Cao Family (Req. Lucy Zhang) 8:15 AM †Vittorio Da San Biagio (Req. Payne Family) Friday, January 19 6:30 AM †John Cherf (Req. Darlene Skiby Warth) 8:15 AM †Jean Payne (Req. Payne Family) Saturday, January 20—St. Fabian; St. Sebastian 8:15 AM †Patricia Webster (Req. Ted & Diana Suchy)

Mass for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00 PM †George Bakiares (Req. Gina Santori) Sunday, January 21—Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 AM †Matthew Ryan (Req. James Susic, Sr.) 9:30 AM †Steve DiSanto (Req. DiSanto Family) 11:30 AM †William Uher (Req. Matecki & Uher Families) 6:00 PM For St. Joan of Arc Parishioners

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We sincerely thank everyone for their generosity!

Offertory – January 7, 2018 Week Budget: $27,212 Week Actual: $59,599 * Week/Surplus (Deficit): $32,387 Week Last Year: $22,913 YTD Budget: $709,083 YTD Actual: $669,045 * Budget Surplus/(Deficit): ($40,038) * WeShare Reports now up to date

We Share our GiftsWe Share our Gifts

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The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, January 15, 2018. There will be no 6:30 am Mass that day.

A Reminder…. Please do not slide items for the parish staff under the Parish Office door or through the sliding window at the front of the Parish Office. Doing so leaves your item in an unsecured location where it could become misplaced. If you have an item for the Parish Office, please place it in the secure drop box attached to the exterior of the Par-ish Center. Thank you!

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

and friends on the death of MaryJane Novack and

Gerald Young Sr.

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, And let perpetual light shine upon them.

Please Remember in Prayer our Men and Women Serving in the Military

We invite parishioners who have family members currently serving in the military to add their names to our prayer list. Please call the Parish Office at 630-963-4500 with the following information: Name, Rank, and Branch of Service. (If your serviceman or woman has completed their tour of duty, please contact the Parish Office.)

U.S. Air Force SSgt. Benjamin Poparad 2nd Lt. Mark Schriner

U.S. Army

1st Lt. David Angelus Sgt. Brian Bardsley, Jr. SPC Nicholas Boehm

Capt. Eric Boenitz Jacob Gallo

Robert Gates Col Monica Gorzelnik Ryan M. Hickey, SPC

Matthew Hnatiuk Pvt. Kyle Hooczko

Capt. George Hughbanks Ken Jacobs

Michael Miceli 1st Lt. Sean Morrow S. SG Erika Olson Major Tim Plackett

Sgt. Bart Ross John Stankowiak

Sgt. Kenneth Van Houten Capt. Scott Van Zee -300th QM

1st Lt. Allen Von Plinskey 1st Lt. Anthony Von Plinskey

Sgt. Craig M. Watkins

U.S. Navy Lt. Brian Callan

Ens. Jason Czarnik Lt. JG Christopher James Feehery

Lt. Commander Chad Finan Anthony Giglio

U.S. Navy (cont’d) Ens. Jason P. Meyers Kevin Pero, (MA3)

Joshua Quilici GM2 (SW) Eduardo D. Valadez

U.S. Marine Corps

Capt. David Adamiec Sgt. Robert M. Brown

Anthony Donahoe Capt. Daniel Hajek Cpl. Mark Hartman

Ethan Kloppman Col. Berne Krueger

2nd Lt. Andrew Lewaniak Adam Luecke

Lance Cpl. Jacob McDonald LCPL David Rodriguez

Col. Tim Shindelar Cpl. Bruce Wachowski

National Guard

Lt. Col. Michael Bracki, Air Nat’l. Guard

Cmd. Sgt. Major Steven Krause, Army Nat'l. Guard LCPL Kevin Lewis, Army Nat'l. Guard

Major Patrick Meek, Army Nat'l. Guard

Also Serving

Anthony Pignato Raki Taylor

Please Remember in Prayer our Men and Women Serving in the Military

January 14, 2018

Readings for the Week Monday: 1 Sm 15:16-23; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mk 2:18-22 Tuesday: 1 Sm 16:1-13; Ps 89:20-22, 27-28; Mk 2:23-28 Wednesday: 1 Sm 17:32-33, 37, 40-51; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10; Mk 3:1-6 Thursday: 1 Sm 18:6-9; 19:1-7; Ps 56:2-3, 9-13; Mk 3:7-12 Friday: 1 Sm 24:3-21; Ps 57:2-4, 6, 11; Mk 3:13-19 Saturday: 2 Sm 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27; Ps 80:2-3, 5-7; Mk 3:20-21 Sunday: Jon 3:1-5, 10; Ps 25:4-9; 1 Cor 7:29-31; Mk 1:14-20

Setting of Mass Intentions In order to make dates for Mass intentions available to all parishioners, and to be able to offer Mass intentions for the recently deceased, the following policy will become effective immediately: A limit of five (5) annual Mass intentions will be

allowed per calendar year per family requesting. One additional Mass may be requested during the

year for a living intention or for someone recently deceased (i.e., one Mass may be offered for the individual for whom the intention is being requested).

The stipend for Masses is $10. The Diocese of Joliet will also accept Mass intentions

to be offered by our retired priests if your request for Masses at the parish exceeds the annual limit.

If you have any questions, please call the Parish Office at 630-963-4500.

Pray With UsPray With Us

Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children

Monday, January 22, 2018

8:15 am Student Body Mass celebrated by

Fr. Gabriel Baltes, O.S.B. The Student Body will

participate in Eucharistic Adoration until 1:30 pm. All are invited to join us for

Benediction at 1:30 pm in the Church.

Please join us in praying for the protection of every human life!

January 14, 2018

Upcoming EventsUpcoming Events

Oils are mentioned over 500 times in the Bible for healing, cleansing and holy anointing. Come learn about some of these holy oils as they continue to promote overall health, vitality and longevity in our present day. Jolene LeRoy, Parish Nurse at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, will pre-sent on the holy oils as part of the SJA Lunch Club on Thursday, January 18th, following our noon lunch. There is no fee to attend the presentation; however, the cost for lunch is $10. To register for lunch, please submit your payment to the Parish Office. (You can mail your payment to the Parish Office, Attn: Lynne Passarella; or place it in the black mail-box attached to the exterior of the Parish Center). Please make checks payable to “SJA Lunch Club”.

Save the Date: Men's Day of Reflection On Saturday, February 24, 2018, Brothers in Christ will present its annual Men's Day of Reflection. The modera-tor will be Fr. Andrew Carl Wisdom, O.P., Director for the Society for Vocational Support, Dominican Central Province, Chicago, IL. Fr. Wisdom moderated the 2017 Day of Reflection, and was such a hit that he's been invited to return. He is an engaging and dynamic speaker whom we're certain you'll enjoy. (Talk to anyone who attended last year.) As Lent begins on February 14th, the theme will be appro-priate to the season. Please mark your calendar and plan to attend! For further information, please contact Bill Munch at (630) 852-2469.

Mindfulness in Marriage

Save the Date! IMET will pre-sent its 10th annual marriage enrichment event on Saturday, March 10, 2018 from 9:15 am-1:15 pm at St. Joan of Arc.

Opening prayer by Bishop R. Daniel Conlon. More in-formation available at www.imetevents.org.

The Scholastic Book Fair is com-ing to St. Joan of Arc on Satur-day, January 27th from 5:00– 6:00 PM and Sunday, January 28th from 10:30 AM– 2:00 PM in the PAR. Parents and children are encouraged to visit the PAR and browse through books and other educational materials that are available for purchase. Please mark your calendar for this annual event!

January 14, 2018

Here I Am, Lord Today marks the return of Sundays in Ordinary Time in the liturgical year. This period of Ordinary Time will last until Ash Wednesday, which begins the Season of Lent on February 14 this year. We mark this change in the liturgical season by returning to Mass of Light for the Gloria and the Mass Ordinary.

The proper Responsorial Psalm for today is Psalm 40. It is a Psalm that speaks of answering the Lord’s call. We are all called to serve, to carry the message of Good News to all the earth. We are reminded that we are called to do God’s will:

‘Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will.’ This week, let us always be aware of God calling us – just like he called Samuel in today’s first reading. And, may our response always be just like Samuel’s response – ‘Speak, for your servant is listening’. Have a blessed week! Jim Susic

Notes from Music & LiturgyNotes from Music & Liturgy

Celebrant Schedule for Next Weekend Confessors for Saturday, January 20 10:30 AM: Fr. Ernie Norbeck 3:00 PM: Fr. Kenneth Zigmond, OSB Mass Celebrants for January 20/21 8:15 AM: Fr. Kenneth Zigmond, OSB 4:00 PM: Fr. Gabriel Baltes, 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

Music Next Weekend January 20 and 21, 2018 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:30am Mass – Parish Choir (Incense used at this Mass) 6:00pm Mass – Teen Music Ministry All other Masses will have music led by an organist and a cantor.

Sing to the Lord Are you looking for something ‘new’ in this coming New Year? Consider join-ing our Parish Choir!

Our Parish Choir is always open to new members. This group rehearses on Tuesday evenings from 7:30pm to 9:30pm, and leads the music at the 9:30am liturgy on Sunday mornings. The Parish Choir is also the primary group that provides music for liturgies on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve/Day, Holy Week and Easter Trid-uum, and also for celebrations such as First Communion, Confirmation, and Graduation. This group sings a wide variety of styles of music, from chant and traditional choral anthems, to more-recent mu-sical compositions for the church. From a musical per-spective, there is ‘something for everyone’. A ‘solo’ voice is not required – just a commitment to attend most re-hearsals and liturgies, and a love of singing. If you enjoy singing and can make a fairly-regular com-mitment to rehearsals and Sunday liturgies, please con-sider joining this group. For further information, please contact Jim Susic, Direc-tor of Music, at 630-353-4529 or [email protected].

Media Ministry Volunteers Needed Our Media Ministry is in need of additional volunteers to make use of this technology during our liturgical celebrations. We currently use the laptop for the image of the day, plus also for selected lyrics during the Mass. We are looking for volunteers to assist with running the PowerPoint Slide Show which displays the appropri-ate images and lyrics during the weekend Masses. It is VERY EASY to use: prior experience with computers is helpful, but NOT required. The primary requirement for volunteers would be to arrive at least 15 minutes before the assigned liturgy. The instructions are scripted, so it is simply a matter of following the script to display the appropriate images/lyrics. We’d like to get a group of volunteers for each Mass, so that the responsibility does not fall too heav-ily upon just a few individuals. Please consider volunteering for this ministry. For additional information or to volunteer, please contact Jim Susic at [email protected].

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This Week at SJAThis Week at SJA

Monday, January 15 Parish Office Closed Tuesday, January 16 9:15 am—Bible Study (Rm. 22) 6:30 pm—Seasons of Hope (Rm. 24) 7:00 pm—Pro-Life Ministry Mtg. (Rm. 23) 7:00 pm—Martin Luther Presentation (Rm. 2) Wednesday, January 17 9:00 am—Faith Sharing (Rm. 22) 10:00 am—SJA Moms (Rm. 24) 4:30 pm—R.F. Classes 6:30 pm—Knights of Columbus (Rm. 22) 6:30 pm—R.F. Classes 6:30 pm—First Reconciliation 7:00 pm—Rosary (Chapel) Thursday, January 18 11:30 am—Lunch Club (Rm. 22) 6:00 pm—Cloud of Witnesses Potluck (Rm. 22)

Thursday, January 18 (cont’d) 7:00 pm—Cloud of Witnesses Presentation (Rm. 22) 7:00 pm—Cub Scouts 7:00 pm—Earth Matters Mtg. (Rm. 24) Friday, January 19 7:00 pm—Spirit & Truth (Rm. 24) Saturday, January 20 7:00 am—Brothers in Christ (Rm. 22/24) 9:00 am—St. Vincent de Paul (Rm. 22) 9:00 am—Catechist Mtg. (Rm. 24) Pads Sign-Up (Link– After Mass) Sunday, January 21 Pads Sign-Up (Link– After Masses) 9:30 am—Sunday School/ Nursery (PAR) 10:00 am—RCIA (Rm. 24) 1:00 pm—Lay Carmelites (Rm. 22) 7:00 pm—IMPACT (Rm. 22/24)

Upcoming Social Justice Meetings All are welcome to attend the upcoming meetings of our Peace and Social Justice Ministries. If you have ever wanted to be more involved with our outreach ministries, then come to our next meetings and share your ideas! For more information, please contact Vicente Fernandez at 630-353-4549 or [email protected]. Pro-Life Ministry Meeting Tuesday, January 16th at 7pm in Parish Center room 24 Earth Matters Environmental Ministry Meeting Thursday, January 18th at 7pm in Parish Center room 23

Parish Ministries & Service OrganizationsParish Ministries & Service Organizations

Pads Night- January 30th Our next Pads night will be on Tues-day, January 30th to Wednesday, January 31st at First United Method-ist Church in Downers Grove. We will have sign ups in the Link next weekend for those would like to volunteer or bring food. Thank you for helping to bring an end to home-lessness in DuPage County. If you have any questions, please contact Vicente Fernan-dez at 630-353-4549 or [email protected].

Calling All Knitters, Crocheters, Quilters, and Sewers!

The Prayer Blanket Ministry is in need of more members who can either sew, knit, quilt, or crochet. The Prayer Blanket Ministry is a minis-try in which lap blankets are distributed to those who are seriously ill or who are undergoing surgery. They are knit, crocheted, quilted, or simply sewn by volunteers. The blankets are made by members of the group, blessed by a priest, prayed over by a Rosary group, tagged, wrapped, and distributed (either by mail or in person). Even during the making of the blanket, prayers are said for the future recipient, and, once the blanket has been delivered, the prayer group continues to hold the receiver in its petitions. The purpose of the Prayer Blanket Ministry is to bring relief and peace to the sick and suffering by letting the recipients know that they are not alone and that they are cared for by a faith community. As the recipients use the blankets, they know that they are covered in prayer and that God is with them as we pray for their healing. If you know of someone in need of a blanket or if you would like to be a part of this ministry, please contact Shirley or Dave Glaser at 630-971-2017.

Ministers Schedule for Next WeekendMinisters Schedule for Next Weekend

Mass Lectors Extraordinary Ministers

Greeters Ushers Altar Servers Resource Center

4:00pm R. Loritz, A. Stillo

B. Munch, M. Bixenmann, L. Carpino, K. Ebey, C. Gassett, J. Gassett, M. Gruenberg, P. Moran, J. Noonan, D. Rubel, G. Santori, M. Taylor

M. LaRose, L. Nilles, D. Noonan, T. Taylor

J. Hantsch, J. Beaumont, T. Cappetta, L. Catalano, T. Kmet, C. LaRose

L. Keating, M. Keating, A. Keating

T. Taylor

7:30am J. Ostrander, L. Passarella

J. Wagner, B. Coleman, D. Lanser, J. Maday, J. McGuffey, M. Nappi, P. Nappi, P. Robertson, M. Sauriol, P. Sendlak

M. Jablonski, D. McFarlin, G. McNellis, B. Neu

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

C. Austgen, J. Austgen, C. Luchetti

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9:30am M. Weber, M. Walsh

J. Sinkovits, J. Alexenko, C. Casolino, D. Christenson, A. DiSanto, P. Gorski, D. Hayes, A. Johnson, C. Johnson, M. Siefert, M. Siefert, M. Weldzius, G. Wynne

J. Alore, K. Ekins, S. Ekins, M. Tashjian

J. Fedinec, J. Hayes, L. Johnson, M. Johnson, M. Johnson, D. Regan

K. Cunningham, M. Czaplewski, S. Czaplewski, Z. Montgomery

F. Sojka

11:30am E. Manuel, P. McKechnie

R. Moskal, I. Bucher, C. Buenz, S. Daniels, M. Grygleski, M. Hantsch, L. Howard, R. Leto, D. McKechnie, M. Signorelli, J. Vesely

A. Kukulski, M. McCoy, B. Schau, D. Schreiber

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

A. Dass, B. Grimaldo, H. Vesely

L. Berg

6:00pm C. Patterson, R. Pyrcik

P. Zurek, D. Benaitis, K. Long, W. Rolph, E. Soto, J. Soto, K. Soto, S. Spangler

K. Daniels, M. Panagos

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

E. Schmidt, G. Sharafinski, N. Tassos

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January 14, 2018

Around the DioceseAround the Diocese

Divorced or in the Process of Divorce? “Divorce & Beyond” is a faith based program that will enable you to work through the grief process, facilitating a begin-ning to healing and growth. This 10-week peer support group session will begin at St. Michael Church in Wheaton on Wednesday, January 24th (6:30pm – 8:00pm). We will meet in the East End of the Narthex in the Family Room. Please register by contacting Deacon Dan Aderholdt at [email protected] or 630-234-8704.

First Look for Charity at The Chicago Auto Show

Friday, February 9, 2018

7:00 pm - 11:00 pm McCormick Place, Chicago

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet, along with 17 other charities, will benefit from First Look for Charity, on Friday, February 9 at McCor-mick Place from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. Enjoy an incredible evening on the showroom floor, complete with champagne, hors d'oeu-vres from around the world, and first class entertainment. The Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet hospitality suite includes private coat check, open bar, incredible food, free portrait photography, live music, and warm cookies as you depart for the ride home. Plus, when you purchase tickets and attend the event, you are automatically entered to win a new car! Tickets are $275 each and are available by visiting: catholiccharitiesjoliet.org/first-look-for-charity/ or by calling 815-724-1140.

Diocesan Employment Resource Center Want to work for a faith-based or Catholic organization? DERC has many Catholic Institutions, parishes, and busi-nesses owned by parishioners throughout the diocese who look to connect with job seekers in the parishes. Check the job board at www.dioceseofjoliet.org/derc. Are you an employer or in HR? You can post open posi-tions on DERC’s job board. The Diocese is vast, and there are job seekers all over it looking for all types of positions. Contact Christine Kieta at [email protected] if you are interested in becoming an employer permitted to use the job board.

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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January 14, 2018

Pastor Rev. Gabriel Baltes, O.S.B. 630-353-4532 [email protected]

Parochial Vicar Rev. Kenneth Zigmond, O.S.B. 630-353-4524 [email protected]

Principal Michael Sweeney [email protected]

Assistant Principal Michelle Picchione [email protected]

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 [email protected]

Pastoral Associate Michael Lewandowski 630-353-4531 [email protected]

Buildings & Grounds Supervisor Ken Bray 630-963-4500

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

Receptionist/ Secretary Lynne Passarella 630-353-4511 [email protected]

Parish Secretary/ Bulletin Editor Mary Beth Kerner 630-353-4514 [email protected]

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

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Parish Nurse Sandra Razka, RN 630-353-4533 [email protected]

Elementary Religious Formation Director Dolly Pointner 630-353-4550 [email protected]

Office of Faith Formation Secretary Megan Ross 630-353-4528 [email protected]

High School Faith Formation Alex Gervacio 630-353-4569 [email protected]

RCIA Coordinator Joanne Kuttner, D.Min. 630-353-4516 [email protected]

Liturgy Coordinator Margaret Barouski 630-353-4517 [email protected]

Sacristan Rosanna Smith 630-963-4500

Director of Music/ Parish Webmaster Jim Susic 630-353-4529 [email protected]

Permanent Deacon Deacon Denis Stucko 630-353-4549 [email protected]

Parish Librarian Sue Ekins 630-353-4513 [email protected]

Finance Assistant Laura Payne 630-353-4547 [email protected]

Special Events Coordinator Kimberly Clements 630-353-4566 [email protected]

Permanent Deacon Deacon Gregory Razka 630-963-4500 x4607 [email protected]

Director of Finance and Administration Susan Fronek 630-353-4523 Fax: 630-353-4519 [email protected]

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