September 2, 2012 - St. Paul the Apostle Church - Diocese of Joliet

ST PAUL THE APOSTLECatholic Church and School18 Woodlawn Ave.Joliet, Illinois 60435www.stpauljoliet.comSeptember 2, 2012Parish Office: 815-725-1527Parish Fax: 815-730-9907School: 815-725-3390Religious Education: 815-725-6927Youth Ministry: 815-730-8599RCIA (Roberta Lemke): 815-207-8686Parish Email: stpauljoliet@sbcglobal.netRev. Gregory Rothfuchs, Pastor x240Rev. John Belmonte, S.J., Resident x230Rev. James Lennon, Weekend CelebrantDeacon William Bevan, IIILynne Passarella, Parish Secretary x200Denise Rowan, Business Manager x203Mary Kay Robbins, Principalx401Sr. Karen Marie Lanigan, O.S.F., D.R.E. x301Jeremy Hylka, Liturgical and Youth Minister x320Tanya Rand, Dean of Devel.&Mrktg. x201Raymond Kaufmann, Director of Music

St. Paul the Apostle Church18 Woodlawn Avenue www.stpauljoliet.com Joliet, IllinoisThe Twenty-second SundayIn Ordinary TimeSeptember 2, 2012Saturday, September 14:30PM Theresa DunajewskiDonald VidicanSunday, September 27:30 AM Irene Atkinson9:00AM The People of St. Paul the Apostle10:30 AM Carmino GalloMonday, September 3 LABOR DAY9:00 AM Virginia BroderickTuesday, September 48:30 AM Helen ZehnderWednesday, September 57:30 AM Pauline KolencThursday, September 67:30 AM Gus MurenMarian LoscheiderFriday, September 77:30 AM Janet MilitelloElla RyanSaturday, September 84:30 PM Tom FeehanNext Sunday, September 97:30 AM The People of St. Paul the Apostle9:00 AM Thomas Dooley10:30 AM Richard Jachinowski23rd Ann. Ordination of Deacon Bill Bevan III11:30 AM BaptismNEXT WEEKEND’S LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONSTIME LECTORS EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERSSaturday, September 14:30 PM L Hoffman/ A Kokosz L. Jenco, G. Wheeler, R. Lemke, G. LouchR. Ward, P. Wilda, N. PultorakSunday, September 27:30 AM L. Deiss/ A. Henderson A. Prock, K. Burla, K. Brick, L. Brick,C. Schultz, M.A. Schwerha, S. Hostert9:00 AM K. Sawyer/ A. Theobald L. Nichols, J. Simpson, C. Sinwell,M. Walsh, J. & J. Klika, S. Smith10:30 AM V. Rand/ M.K. Robbins R. DiGiulio, N. Louck, J. Hatfield, S. Hobbs,B. Bayci, D. Fonza, P. BodachNext Weekend’s Servers:Saturday, September 14:30 PM R & P Kasheimer/ A. Simon/ J. McGinnisSunday, September 27:30 AM T & A Sarcletti/ J Scherf9:00 AM K. Sawyer/ E & J Webb/ K. Sears10:30AM D Tubongbanua/ O & G Yahlich/ I ToddReflection on StewardshipEmbracing a simpler lifestyleenables us to live more generously.August 119, 2012 $17,614.00(This amount includes Direct Donation)Budgeted per week: $20,500.00Weekday Mass: Mon-Fri 7:30 AM (Tues, 8:30 AM during school year)Saturday Vigil: 4:30 PMSunday Mass: 7:30,9:00,10:30 AMHoly Day Masses: Variable-check bulletin.Reconciliation: Sat 3-4 pm or by appointment.Baptism: Usually 2nd Sunday of the month after 10:30am Mass. A preparation meeting for parentsis mandatory. Call the parish office for detailsWeddings: Engaged parishioners must contact the parish office at least 6 mos. prior to intendeddate, and before making any arrangements.RCIA:Classes from September to Easter for those interested in becoming Catholic.Becoming a Parishioner: Please contact the parish office to register All Are Welcome!

Parish NewsSt. Paul’s Youth Ministry(FOLLOW)New members are always welcome.You must be confirmed and/or in high school!Contact Youth Minister Jeremy Hylka at815-730-8599 or stpaulsyouth@sbcglobal.netWebsite: www.stpaulyouth.comFacebook: St. Paul’s Youth Ministry JolietFOLLOW NIGHT...Tues. Sept. 4 5:30-9pmwith Bible StudyDaybreak...Sat. Sept 8, from 9:30am-12:30pm.R.E.P. NEWSIn need of information aboutOur Religious Education Program?Please call the REP office at 815-725-6927First Eucharist 2012 videos are in! To set up atime to pick up your video, please call the REPoffice. There are extras available for purchasefor those who have not yet ordered a video.Registration for the 2012-13 REP year is still beingaccepted for grades K-8th.Sept 10th first day of class begins at 5:45pm inschool, Mass at 6:15pm dismissal from church.Holiday Craft Bazar atSt. Paul School Gym/ACNovember 11 9am-3pmAnyone who would like to participatein showing their wares please contactChristine Merriman at815-725-3390 ext 400 or815-744-7095September 2, 2012Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary TimeWe are given plenty of warning today about beingtoo focused on external actionswhile ignoring thosethings that can actually harmus – things that defile us fromthe inside. Spend time onyour interior disposition, forthat is where conversion ofheart takes place.FOUNDERS' DAYCalling all St. Paul the Apostle FoundingParishioners and all School Alumni!If you are able, please join us onTuesday, September 4th for 8:30 a.m. ourweekly school Mass to be followed by areception honoring you and your role inthe legacy of St. Paul's. A lightbreakfast will be served. Tours of theschool will be offered to bring you upto date on all wonderful growth that'staken place in the building where youcreated memories.It's a time to reminisce. So, feelfree to bring memories, yearbooks andphotos to share with classmates and parishioners.If possible, an RSVP to Tanya Randat (815) 529-1666 would be appreciated.Please pass the word to everyone youknow who might be interested and nothave heard the news.See you on Tuesday, September 4th tohonor you on Founders' Day.

Sunday, September 27:30am Sunday Mass Church9:00am Sunday Mass Church10:30am MassChurchMonday, September 3 LABOR DAYNO SCHOOL ALL BUILDINGS AND OFFICES CLOSED9:00am MassChurchTuesday, September 48:30am MassChurch3:45pm Volleyball PracticeGym5:00pm Youth MinistryConvent6:00pm Adult Faith /Bible Study A 46:30pm Boy Scouts #15School HallWednesday, September 57:30am MassChurch8:00am Eucharistic AdorationChurch5:00pm Volleyball PracticeGym5:30pm Paulites Social A 4For the most current calendar information please go towww.stpauljoliet.comREPORTING SEXUAL ABUSE:Anyone who has reasonable cause to suspect the sexualabuse of a minor by a member of the clergy or other Churchpersonnel is urged to report the matter immediately.To inform the Diocese of Joliet, call Mrs. JudithSpeckman (Victim assistance Coordinator) at 815-263-6467or write the Diocese of Joliet, 425 Summit Street, Joliet,Illinois 60435, or contact DCFS or your local County StatesAttorney.Thursday, September 67:30am MassChurch8:00am Eucharistic AdorationChurch3:00pm Children’s ChoirChurch3:30pm Youth Ministers Cluster Mtg. Convent3:30pm Interviews w/Diana A 36:30pm Adult ChoirChurch7:00pm Volleyball PracticeGymFriday, September 77:30am MassChurch8:00am Eucharistic AdorationChurch5:30pm Girl Scouts Underhill A 2Saturday, September 83:00pm ConfessionsChurch4:30pm Vigil MassChurch5:30pm Music EnsembleChurchSunday, September 97:30am MassChurch9:00am MassChurch10:30am MassChurch11:30am BaptismChurchPRAY FOR ALLOUR ARMED FORCESAND THEIR FAMILIESPatricia BallaErin BartelMason BriesePatricia BurdaNoemi CanalesGerard ColagrossiLaura CrielJean FabichMary Patricia FischerFr. Marty GabelPray for the SickPlease remember the following people in your prayers who are seriously illor who are suffering from long-term illnesses:Judith GahalaHarn FamilyBernie HastingsSami HendersonAnn JuhlmannColleen KapschHelen LocherCarol MalnarShirley MaxHelen MeyerTerry MeyerRobert MillerMary ModlinJohn MowbrayJeanie NunuueKurt PalmerKay ProckElizabeth RatkovichAmy RemallardMarie RichardsLisa SaveroBarbara SchreinerRichard SchreinerTony SimoneLouis TokaSal VenturaNancy Zimmer

COME JOIN BISHOP CONLONFOR MASS AT ST. PAUL’S ONSEPT. 16TH 9:00 AMCalling all Young Adults!There will be a young adult ministry group cominghere to St. Paul’s calledSpirit and Truth!The group will include a speaker,Eucharistic Adoration,worship music, food and fellowship!The group will start onThursday, September 13 thand will meet every Thursday nightfrom 7:00pm-9:00pm.The group will start in the Convent Basement–north door (Youth Ministry Center) at 7:00 followedby Adoration and Discussion in theChurch(using north middle door).ALL young adults between the ages of 18 and 39are welcome, single or married.It is a great opportunity to meet new people andgrow in faith!For more info please contact Matt Cosenza:matt.cosenza@gmail.comor Jeremy Hylka at the Liturgical Ministry Office:stpaulsliturgy@sbcglobal.net 815-730-8599Frankfort Franciscans Garage SaleThe Franciscan Sisters Mission Auxiliary issponsoring their coming Huge Fall GarageSale on Fri/Sat Sept. 7 & 8 from 9am-3pmboth days at the Motherhouse of the FranciscanSisters of the Sacred Heart, 9201 W.St. Francis Road, Frankfort, IL.Proceeds from the sale helpthe Franciscan Sisters ofthe Sacred Heart to continueministering to the poorestof the poor in Brazil.All are welcome to meetand greet the Bishop inthe Gym immediately followingthe mass and totour our wonderful school duringthe open house, being celebrated onthe same day.Enjoy our hospitality and view allthe new technology and upgradesfor our children.We look forward toseeing you there.Catholic Charities Special CollectionThe Needs Never Take A VacationAugust is Catholic Charities Month. Las year CatholicCharities served over 65,000 people—29% of whomwere children. While many families are wrapping up thesummer, vacations and getting ready to go back toschool, the people who come to Catholic Charities forhelp are thinking about where their next meal will comefrom, how they will pay their rent, how they will pay forschool supplies for their children and how they will takecare of an aging parent. Their needs never take a vacation,and neither does Catholic Charities.This month spend some time finding out more aboutCatholic Charities and the programs and services in yourcommunity. You can also volunteer or help organize anevent. For more information, call Jack Ericksen at 815-724-1120 or visit www.catholiccharitiesjoliet.org .Please support the Catholic Charities special collectionon September 9, 2012. Togetherwe are doing God’swork!

Bible Lecture SeriesJoin us once a month from7:30-9:00pm in room A4 of the Activity Center!St. Paul the Apostle Liturgical MinistryMore info contact Jeremy at stpaulsliturgy@sbcglobal.netor 815-730-8599Bible Study Lecture Series Led by Jeremy HylkaWalk through the bible from adam to the Catholic church with this 10 partseries exploring the word of god in both the old and new testaments.Feel free to bring a bible, notebook or just sit and listen! Come to One orCome to All!September 4 - February 5 -Bible Overview: Intro to the OTKingdom Divides:Genesis and CreationRemnant Remains and RevoltOctober 2 - March 5 -The Early World: Noah,Intro to the NT and Gospels:Tower of Babel and AbrahamIncarnation of ChristNovember 6 - April 2 -The Patriarchs:Public Ministry of Jesus:Isaac, Jacob, JosephWhat Jesus Said and DidDecember 4 - May 7 -The Exodus and Law:The Passion:Passover and CommandmentsThe Crucifixion and ResurrectionJanuary 8 - June 4 -The Rise of the Kingdom:Birth of the Church:Israel’s First KingsSts. Peter and PaulInvitation to anyone who has experienceda CursilloNo matter when you experienced your Cursilloweekend, you are invited to attend a monthly Ultreyaon the second Saturday of the month at:St. June Catholic Church Hall2212 McDonough St., JolietSaturday, Sept. 8th at 6:30pm(after 5:30pm mass)Contact: Fran Seaton 815-725-4679Come and hear a witness talk and meet otherarea Cursillistas. Refreshments will be provided.Thank You! Thank you! Thank You!.Have you noticed the carpet and pews look wonderfullyclean. Through the very generous donationof parishioner Bill Kent and family, his businessServpro came in Tuesday and Wednesdaylast week and cleaned all the pew cushions andcarpets including the area rugs by the altar. Wesincerely want to thank himand his employees for theirhard work and their more thangenerous contribution to makingGod’s little home here inJoliet beautiful. Thank youagain and God bless you foryour kindness!God’s grace and peace always,