AUGUST 12, 2018 | NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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A Message from our Pastor

Dear Parishioners, Last week, I noticed a local team of high school students practicing for the fast-upcoming football season. This led me to reflect on the similarities that exist between athletics and our sacraments, such as: carefully prescribed rules or rubrics, particular roles and responsibilities, signs and symbols unique to each, defined dress that identifies and unifies, specific times, seasons and occasions for the enactment of each, and the allowance of physical contact or touch. While some sports demand more contact than others (football vs swimming), nearly every sport entails or permits some form of contact with another person’s body. In some sports, such as wrestling,

physical contact is required. In others sports, the contact is more occasional, as in baseball. Still others provide a context wherein the standard boundaries of touch are expanded, so as to allow a level of tactility not specifically required by the sport, but tolerated nonetheless in these circumstances when, for example, hockey players brawl on the ice or when one basketball player slaps a fellow teammate on his/her rump. If the latter were to be done in another context, it could very well be considered a criminal offense. So while we human beings regularly engage in some regulated and prescribed physical contact with other human beings, the athletic arena allows more extravagance in this regard.

So too with our Sacraments. All seven of our official sacramental rites either require some type of touch or permit it. In the baptism of infants, the celebrant traces the sign of the cross on the child’s forehead, anoints his/her chest with the Oil of Catechumens, and then the child’s head with Sacred Chrism. The ritual washing with water may be done with the celebrant’s hands. In Confirmation, the celebrant, frequently a bishop, imposes his hand and anoints the forehead of the candidate with Sacred Chrism. He then greets the newly confirmed with a greeting of

peace that, in former times, took the form of a slight slap on the person’s cheek. While no touch is required in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, the priest may impose his hands on the penitent’s head as a tender gesture of forgiveness and an expression of God’s mercy bestowed upon the individual. In the Ordination Rites of deacons and priests, the candidates place their joined hands between the hands of the bishop in a promise of obedience. This gesture, stemming from Medieval Feudalisms, was how knights, squires and other courtly servants pledged their loyalty to lords and kings. More ancient in the Ordination Liturgy of deacons, priests and bishops, is the Laying on of Hands. This gesture is rooted in both testaments of the Bible. It connotes the passing on of authority, power, discipleship and the bestowal of the Holy Spirit. This gesture is so symbolically rich that it is always done in awe-filled silence, unaccompanied by words or music. In the Rite of Matrimony, the bride and groom, who are the official celebrants of this sacrament (the deacon, priest or bishop stands as official witness on behalf of the Church), join their hands as they consent to enter into a covenant relationship that is freely embraced, permanent, and open to the gift of children.

In the Sacrament of the Sick, the celebrant silently lays hands on the head of the sick person. In this tender and frequently emotional moment, the priest prays that God’s healing power may come through his hands to those who are sick and suffering. In this Rite, oil is also used – the Oil of the Sick. The priest anoints the forehead and hands of the individual and may also anoint any other part of the person’s body in need of healing.

In the celebration of the Eucharist, we touch one another during the Sign of Peace and are touched, in some manner, during Holy Communion. While it is not officially prescribed, many people join hands during the Lord’s Prayer. Frequently we touch our own bodies throughout this Sacrament, e.g., the Sign of the Cross, striking our breast during the Confiteor, signing our forehead, lips and heart at the announcement of the Gospel.

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This Week at SJA

Monday, August 13

9:00 am—Morning Prayer (Chapel) Tuesday, August 14

7:00 pm—Social Justice Movie Night (Rm. 24) 7:00 pm—Boy Scout Committee Mtg. (PAR) 7:00 pm—Picnic Mtg. (Rm. 23)

Wednesday, August 15

Holy Day of Obligation– Solemnity of the Assumption Masses at 6:30 am, 8:15 am, Noon, & 7:00 pm

Thursday, August 16

7:00 pm—Earth Matters Mtg. (Rm. 23) 7:00 pm—Ministry Scheduler Pro Training (Rm. 22) Saturday, August 18

7:00 am—Brothers in Christ (Rm. 22/24)

Sunday, August 19

1:00 pm—Lay Carmelites (Rm. 23) 3:00 pm—IMPACT Kick Off Pizza Party (Gym)

Besides her seven official Sacraments, the Church incorporates touch in other rites that involve sacramentals such as; Holy Water, Ashes, and the Blessing of Throats with candles. This comfort with our physicality is because the Church recognizes how God’s grace comes to us through our bodies and through contact with one another. As Tertullian, one of the early church fathers declared, the flesh is the hinge of salvation – Caro Cardo Salutis. (It sounds so nice in Latin!)

And so as we rejoice in these wonderful and mysterious bodies that God gave us – bodies that are receptacles and vehicles of Divine Life, I offer the following poem by Marge Piercy for our reflection.

The tao of touch

What magic does touch create that we crave it so. That babies do not thrive without it. That the nurse who cuts through nails and sands calluses on the elderly tells me sometimes men weep as she rubs lotion on their feet. Yet the touch of a stranger the bumping or predatory thrust in the subway is like a slap. We long for the familiar, the open palm of love, its tender fingers. It is our hands that tamed cats into pets, not our food.

The widow looks into the mirror thinking, no one will ever touch me again, never. Not hold me. Not caress the softness of my breasts, my inner thighs, the swell of me belly. Do I still live if no one knows my body? We touch each other so many ways, in curiosity, in anger, to command attention, to soothe, to quiet, to rouse, to cure. Touch is our first language and often, our last as the breath ebbs and a hand closes our eyes.

Blessings,

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Ministers Schedule for Next Weekend

Mass Lectors Extraordinary Ministers

Greeters Ushers Altar Servers Resource Center

4:00pm S. Jecmen, G. Maguire

B. Ryan, J. Alexenko, L. Carpino, K. Ebey, C. Helberg, P. Moran, B. Munch, D. Noonan, J. Noonan, R. Schuster, M. Taylor, G. Weizeorick

S. Guerra, M. LaRose, M. Panagos, N. Valente

J. Hantsch, J. Beaumont, C. LaRose, A. Sikora, P. Smith, J. Weber

A. Keating, L. Keating, M. Keating

T. Taylor

7:30am D. Glaser, S. Glaser

J. Wagner, S. Garvin, M. Gruenberg, J. Maday, M. Nappi, P. Nappi, L. Passarella, Je. Saul, M. Sauriol, J. Shannon

G. McNellis, Ja. Saul, L. Saul, J. Villareal

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

J. Connell, S. Ostrowski, N. Shannon

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9:30am L. Sarb, P. Sarb

D. Hayes, A. DiSanto, B. Kelly, C. Kenney, E. Knockemus, H. Madsen, S. Scott, M. Siefert, M. Siefert, D. Stolte, C. Thompson, F. Whalen, L. Whalen  

S. Ekins, K. Ekins, M. Tashjian, M. Walsh

T. Gerten, J. Hayes, L. Johnson, D. Regan, J. Schau, P. Szalek

G. Sharafinski, B. Thompson, J. Thompson, L. Thompson

F. Sojka

11:30am V. Fernandez, P. McKechnie

R. Moskal, I. Bucher, C. Buenz, C. Cawiezel, P. Esposito, L. Howard, R. Leto, K. Meehan, D. McKechnie, L. Payne

L. Berg, L. Hepler M. McCoy, D. Schreiber

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

Z. Montgomery, J. O'Connor, H. Vesely

L. Berg

6:00pm R. McGuffey, K. Long

C. Patterson, D. Butler, S. Butler, W. Rolph, E. Soto, J. Soto, K. Soto, T. Walz, P. Walz  

K. Daniels, M. Zurek

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

J. Anderson, T. Anderson, J. Butler

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Upcoming Events

Here are upcoming meetings from our Peace and Social Justice Ministries. All are welcome to attend. For more infor-mation, contact Vicente Fernandez at vfernandez@sjalisle.org or 630-353-4549. Earth Matters Environmental Ministry Meeting Thursday, August 16th, 7pm in Parish Center room 24 Pro-Life Ministry Meeting Tuesday, August 21st, 7pm in Parish Center room 24

Social Justice Movie Night Have you ever wondered if the work we do to help the poor really has an effect? For the most part it does; however, there is a darker side to helping those in third world countries. Come join us on Tuesday, August 14th at 7pm in the Parish Center to watch the documentary Poverty, Inc. This film looks into how some businesses and organization heads take advantage of those in impoverished nations to fill their own pocketbooks and leave those who they are helping in worse condition that they started. Often times this is done without donors even knowing it is happening! The film challenges each of us to ask, “could I be part of the problem?” So join us to watch the movie and afterwards we will discuss the movie and how we can be agents of change. For more information, contact Vicente Fernandez, Peace and Social Justice Coordinator, at 630-353-4549 or vfernandez@sjalisle.org.

A New Season Starts for the SJA Lunch Club!

The Lunch Club is open to all adults. We typically meet on the third Thursday of the month at the Parish Center. Our kickoff luncheon will be on Thursday, September 20 at 11:30 am. Join us for this special complimentary luncheon followed by Music Bingo! There is no cost, but registration is required by Friday, September 14th by calling Lynne Passarella at 630-353-4511.

The Bread of Life For the next few weeks, the Gospel passag-es that we hear on Sunday will be from the Gospel accounts according to St. John, in-stead of St. Mark. These passages focus on Jesus as the Bread of Life, and are often

referred to as ‘The Bread of Life Discourse’. Our music certainly reinforces this idea. Our Commun-ion Songs focus on the ‘Bread of Life’ concept – ‘Eat This Bread’, ‘Bread of Life From Heaven’, ‘I Am the Bread of Life’. For these three weeks, we will also use different settings of Psalm 34 as our Responsorial Psalm:

‘Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.’ Have a blessed week! Jim Susic

Celebrant Schedule for Next Weekend Confessors for Saturday, August 18 10:30 AM: Fr. Bill Cullen 3:00 PM: Fr. Kenneth Zigmond, OSB Mass Celebrants for August 18/19 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

Readings for the Week Monday: Ez 1:2-5, 24-28c; Ps 148:1-2, 11-14; Mt 17:22-27 Tuesday: Ez 2:8 -- 3:4; Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131; Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14 Wednesday: Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Ps 45:10-12, 16; 1 Cor 15:20-27; Lk 1:39-56 Thursday: Ez 12:1-12; Ps 78:56-59, 61-62; Mt 18:21 -- 19:1 Friday: Ez 16:1-15, 60, 63 or 16:59-63; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Mt 19:3-12 Saturday: Ez 18:1-10, 13b, 30-32; Ps 51:12-15, 18-19; Mt 19:13-15 Sunday: Prv 9:1-6; Ps 34:2-7; Eph 5:15-20; Jn 6:51-58

Ministry Scheduler Pro Training For those who might have missed them, or for those who are new to liturgical ministry, we continue to offer training sessions on Ministry Scheduler Pro (MSP), our scheduling software. You only need to attend one session, regardless of how many liturgical ministries in which you minister. Note: Parents of Altar Servers, please make plans to attend an upcoming training session. You will learn how to request subs, enter dates you are not available to serve, and become familiar using the system and all its features. (If you are a parent who ministers in another liturgical ministry and you have already attended training, you do NOT need to attend another session.) The next training session will be held on Thursday, August 16 from 7:00- 8:00pm in Room 22 of the Parish Center. You are asked to register in advance for the session you will be attending, so that we can plan accordingly. Sessions without anyone registered may be subject to cancellation. To register for a session, or for additional information, contact Jim Susic at jsusic@sjalisle.org or (630) 272 – 6522.

Notes from Music & Liturgy

Mass times for Wednesday, August 15th are as follows:

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

HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15th

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Wednesday, August 15, 2018, is the Solemnity of the

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary,

a Holy Day of Obligation.

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Notes from Music & Liturgy

Make a Joyful Noise!

Rehearsals for the Parish Choir begin in August! If you enjoy singing and feel that you can make a fairly regular commitment to rehearsals and liturgies, please consider joining our Parish Choir. The Parish Choir sings at the 9:30am Mass each week, from early September through the celebration of Corpus Christi (late June, 2019). This group also provides music for additional liturgical celebrations such as Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve (solemn liturgy), Holy Week, and Confirmation. The choir is called upon to lead congregational singing, and also sings anthems and choral music at appropriate times during the liturgy. Rehearsals are held on Tuesday evenings in the church, from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. The ability to read music is not a requirement – just a love for singing and maybe a chance to have some fun! Additional voices in all ranges – soprano, alto, tenor, bass – are always welcome. The choir is open to all registered parishioners who can make a regular commitment to weekly rehearsals and liturgies. We will begin the new choral season with Evening Prayer followed by a social on Tuesday, August 21, starting at 7:30pm in the Parish Center For additional information, please contact Jim Susic, Director of Music, at 630-353-4529 or jsusic@sjalisle.org.

Attention, Instrumentalists!

Instrumentalists enhance our wor-ship for liturgical celebrations. Our Music Ministry maintains a list of individuals who are proficient on their instrument, and who wish to share their time and talent in the liturgi-cal celebrations of the parish. In addition to using instru-mentalists at certain times of the year such as Thanksgiv-ing, Christmas Eve/Day, and Holy Week/Easter, we are looking to expand our use of instrumentalists on a more regular basis, particularly at the 9:30am and 6:00pm Masses. Scheduling can be done based on each individual’s par-ticular availability, and individuals must be willing to practice and learn music on their own. Rehearsals/Warm-ups are typically scheduled for 45 minutes before the start of the liturgy. If you are proficient on an instrument and wish to share your time and talent in our Music Ministry, or if you have any further questions regarding this ministry, please contact Jim Susic, Director of Music, at 630-353-4529 or jsusic@sjalisle.org.

Media Ministry Volunteers Needed

As mentioned during the announcements a few weeks ago, we are looking to form

a Media Ministry. These volunteers would help with the use of technology (primarily the laptop and screen) 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 appropriate 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 heavily upon just a few individuals. Please consider volunteering for this ministry. For additional information or to volunteer, please contact Jim Susic at jsusic@sjalisle.org.

We wish these families God’s blessings as they cherish and nurture His precious gift of life!

July Baptisms Children of God and new members

of our Parish Family:

July 1, 2018 Benjamin Scott Burfield

Nora Lily McIntyre

July 15, 2018 David Michael Carey

Nicholas Matthew Hiatt Connor Joseph Leonard

July 22, 2018

Wyatt Samuel White

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Adult Faith Formation

Understanding the Scriptures for August 12, 2018

The first reading today from the Book of Kings tells of God providing miraculous food for Elijah in the wilderness. This reading parallels the story of the Exodus in many as-pects, and anticipates Jesus’ institution of the Eucharist.

The account prior to the first reading relates how Elijah executed a number of the false prophets of Baal. Under the leadership of King A’hab and Queen Jez’ebel, Israel had been led into idolatry and immorality. Elijah stood in defiance of these practices and re-mained faithful to the law of Moses. In order to show the absolute foolishness of Baal worship, Elijah challenged the false prophets to a sacrifice in the presence of the people. Whatever God – Baal or the God of Israel - consumed the sacrifice, would be the true God. The prophets of Baal hopped around, shouting to their god to show his power, but nothing happened. Only the God of Israel immolated the offering and the altar on which the sacrifice lay. After this miraculous act, Elijah executed the false prophets. This act of zealous love for the Lord put his life in danger and caused him to flee into the wilderness. He came to rest under a broom tree and prayed for death.

Before we go any further, notice the similarity between Elijah and the people of Israel during the time of the Exodus. God pronounced judgment on the false gods of Egypt by inflicting plagues and sending the Angel of Death to kill the firstborn sons. Elijah executed the false prophets who brought the people under the slavery of false gods. Also, after the death of the firstborn in Egypt, the Israelites traveled into the vast wilderness. Elijah, too, traveled in the wilderness, leaving behind the idolatry of Israel.

In the wilderness, an angel awakened Elijah and provided him with a hearth cake and a jug of water. Elijah ate and drank, but then went back to sleep. The angel awakened him a second time and ordered him to eat and drink. He was so strength-ened by the food that he was able to walk for forty days and forty nights to Mount Horeb. Elijah was provided with miracu-lous food, just as the Israelites in the wilderness were provided with manna, quail, and water in the desert. The Old Testa-ment gives many examples of God providing “supernatural food” for his people.

In John’s Gospel, Jesus provided the people with miraculous food in the wilderness. Jesus then revealed that he is the true bread from heaven. He declared that “whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world” (John 6:51). God continues to feed us as we travel through the wilderness of his world. He nourishes us on his very flesh and fills us with the Holy Spirit. Thus, the Old Testament is fulfilled by Christ and lived out in the Church through the sacraments. For questions about the Catholic faith or the Scriptures, please email Michael Lewandowski at mlewandowski@sjalisle.org.

St. Joan of Arc School

SJA 3-year-old Preschool has a few openings!

Still looking for a preschool this fall?

St. Joan of Arc has half and full day options

as well as ON SITE before and after school care.

Please contact the school office at (630) 969-1732 with further questions or to schedule a tour- www.sjalisle.org

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Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

-Do you come to Mass on Sunday, but have never been baptized? -Are you someone who has been baptized, but never received First Eucharist? -Are you someone who has been baptized into another faith, but now hear God calling you to follow Him as a Catholic? -Are you married to a Catholic spouse, or have children in St. Joan of Arc’s school or Religious Formation program and want to know more about what the Catholic Church teaches?

Then you may be interested in St. Joan of Arc’s RCIA Process.

St. Joan of Arc’s RCIA process is a ministry for those interested in learning more about the Catholic faith, and prepares people to receive the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist.

A “Getting Acquainted” dinner will take place on Wednesday, September 5th at 7:00 pm in

Parish Center Room 22 Please come join us to learn more about the RCIA process. To RSVP, please contact Alex Gervacio at 630-965-4540 or agervacio@sjalisle.org.

It’s Time to Register Your Child for Religious Formation!

The Religious Formation program offers classes on Wednesdays at 4:30 pm and 6:30 pm. This year, we have expanded the program to include students in kindergarten. Registration forms are available on the parish website, at the Resource Center, and the Parish Office. Our mission is to help you pass on our beautiful faith and Catholic heritage to your children. We are honored to accompany you as you work to build that inheritance for them. Please note that your family must be registered with SJA to participate in our programs. A copy of your child’s Baptismal Certificate must accompany new registrations. If your child has not yet been baptized, please call Dolly Pointner, Director of Religious Formation, at 630.353.4550 for more information. Questions, please contact Dolly at the number above or Megan Ross at 630.353.4528 or mross@sjalisle.org.

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Mass Intentions

Monday, August 13—Saints Pontian & Hippolytus 6:30 AM †David Grisko (Req. Ann Johnson) 8:15 AM †Paolina Da San Biagio (Req. Payne Family) Tuesday, August 14—St. Maximilian Kolbe 6:30 AM Intentions of Frank and Donna Kossman (Req. Jon & Carole Gassett) 8:15 AM †Eugene and Lucille Koeppe (Req. Eugene Koeppe, Jr.) Wednesday, August 15—The Assumption of the Blessed

Virgin Mary 6:30 AM For St. Joan of Arc Parishioners 8:15 AM †James Bell (Req. Bell Family) 12:00 PM Intention of Celebrant 7:00 PM Intention of Celebrant

Thursday, August 16—St. Stephen of Hungary 6:30 AM Intentions of Paul Knigge, Sr. (Req. Gail Knigge) 8:15 AM †Gerald Scott (Req. Mary Pellizzari) Friday, August 17 6:30 AM Intentions of Fr. Kenneth Zigmond, O.S.B. (Req. Jon & Carole Gassett) 8:15 AM †Mark Thomen (Req. Tom & Carolyn Carroll) Saturday, August 18 8:15 AM †Joseph Massura (Req. Massura Family)

Mass for the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00 PM †John Neville (Req. Judy Letsinger & Patty Kimble) Sunday, August 19—Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 AM †Helen Tarasewicz (Req. John Tarasewicz) 9:30 AM †Robert M. Ramsden (Req. Steve & Julie Doyle) 11:30 AM †Anne Uher (Req. Matecki & Uher Families) †Wayne Todd (Req. Evelyn Todd) 6:00 PM For St. Joan of Arc Parishioners

We Share our Gifts

Offertory – August 5, 2018 Week Budget: $22,915 Week Actual: $20,181 Week Surplus/ (Deficit): ($2,734) Week Last Year: $21,322 YTD Budget: $128,340 YTD Actual: $121,074 Budget Surplus/ (Deficit): ($7,266)

We sincerely thank everyone for their generosity!

Question: Creation means... a. God made everything out of nothing. b. God made everything out of unformed plasmatic matter.

c. God made everything out of empty space. d. God set the universe in motion and then withdrew. e. none of the above.

(Answers below.....)

(Questions and answers taken from The Ultimate Catholic Quiz: 100 Questions Most Catholics Can’t Answer by Karl Keating. Ignatius Press, 2016. )

a. Creation refers to God's making everything without pre-existing things of any sort. Things are literally made out of “no thing”, or nothing. b. Even plasmatic (unformed, chaotic) matter is a thing, a kind of matter. c. Even empty space is a thing- an empty thing, but still a thing. This answer and answer b are popular with some present-day cosmologists. They speak in terms of the universe being made out of nothing, but by “nothing” they actually mean a very low-level something. True nothingness is the absence of absolutely everything. d. This has nothing to do with creation one way or the other. The idea that God got things going and then took off is known as Deism. It is a theological position historically popular with those who wish to acknowledge God's role in setting things up but not his role in keeping things going or in promulgating commands by which we are expected to live- especially the latter. e. There is nothing wrong with answer a.

Catholic

Quiz!

St. Joan of Arc Parish Center · 820 Division St., Lisle, IL 60532 Main: 630-963-4500 · Fax: 630-963-4568 · Website: www.sjalisle.org Parish Office Hours: Mon - Thurs 8 AM - 5 PM; Fri. 8 AM - 12 PM Religious Formation Office Hours: Mon - Thurs 8 AM - 4 PM; Fri. 8 AM - 11:30 AM (The Parish Office and Religious Formation Office are closed on Mondays from 9:00 - 9:30 AM and 12 Noon- 1:00 PM, and also on First Fridays from 8:15 AM- 9:00 AM.)

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 - 11:15 AM and 3:00 - 3:45 PM

Baptisms: Parents are asked to call the Parish Office to make arrangements for Baptism. Please be advised that each godpar-ent is required 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 Sunday of each month, baptisms are celebrated within the context of the 11:30 AM Mass. 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 par-ty, for three months is required before a wedding date will be given. The diocese requires 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. Parish Membership: Registration forms can be obtained at the Parish Office or at the Resource Center located in the church lobby. Becoming Catholic: We welcome any adult interested in be-coming a Catholic to contact Alex Gervacio at 630-353-4569 for information 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. Sacrament of Confirmation: Reception of a Sacrament requires adequate knowledge and preparation. Eighth Grade Confirma-tion preparation must be immediately preceded by three consec-utive years of regular attendance in religious instruction. Adoration Chapel: Perpetual Exposition of the Blessed Sacra-ment 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 inter-ested in becoming regular adorers should contact the Chapel Coordinator, Lynne Passarella, at 630-353-4511.

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 return to the Catholic faith of loved ones. Rosary: The Rosary is prayed prior to 8:15 AM Mass Monday-Saturday. A complete scriptural Rosary is prayed on Wednes-days 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.

Prayers for Life: Prayers for greater respect for human life are offered in the Children’s Chapel on the first Friday of each month following the 8:15 AM Mass. The Rosary is also prayed for this this intention in the Children’s Chapel on the first Satur-day of each month following the 8:15 AM Mass. Benedictine Spirituality Group: This group meets on the sec-ond Tuesday of each month and is for those who have an inter-est in the spirituality enshrined in the Rule of St. Benedict. Gatherings are informal and entail Lectio Divina, a presenta-tion on a chapter of the Rule of St. Benedict, and informal shar-ing. 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.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meets each Sunday at 8:00 PM in the Parish Activity Room (PAR). Please use the North Entrance, door #4. 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. Society of St. Vincent de Paul: Inspired by Gospel values, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, a Catholic lay organization, leads men and women to join together to grow spiritually by offering service to those who are suffering and in need, in the tradition of its founder, Blessed Frédéric Ozanam, and patron, St. Vincent de Paul. For more information, contact Vicente Fernandez at 630-353-4549. Bereavement Support: “Seasons of Hope” is a Christ-centered Catholic support group for the bereaved who have lost a spouse, family member or close friend through death. The program is divided into four sections or “Seasons,” with six sessions per Season. Participants may join at the beginning of any Season. For more information, contact Sandy Razka at 630-353-4533 or srazka@sjalisle.org.

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

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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

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

Physical Plant Coordinator 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

Permanent Deacon Deacon Denis Stucko 630-963-4500

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

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Sacristan Rosanna Smith 630-963-4500

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

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Assistant Principal Michelle Picchione 630-969-1732 picchione@sjalisle.org

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