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A Message from our Pastor
Dear Parishioners, Each year, I try to pay a visit to Sr. Maria Goretti, a Franciscan Sister who was principal of the grade school I was privileged to attend in Sandusky, OH. Sr. Goretti is now 90 years old and peacefully retired at her motherhouse in Sylvania, OH, where she is lovingly cared for. Her short-term memory is greatly diminished, but she has many fond recollections of years past, particularly her years in Sandusky, the home of Cedar Point amusement park. Who wouldn’t have fond recollections of a city located on beautiful Lake Erie that has on its shores one of the largest
amusement parks in the world? My family grew up on this lake where my dad insisted all of us kids learn how to water ski. In the days when Sr. Goretti still wore a religious habit, she and several other nuns from her community would sometimes come to our home, where they could slip into something more comfortable and soak up the sun’s rays on our beach. On one momentous occasion, I coaxed Sr. Goretti into seeing whether her skill as a principal would spill over into an ability to get up on water skis. And it certainly did. I am not sure what surprised me more- that a nun would water ski with me, or that I, at least in this circumstance, would be her teacher and coach. Regardless, we had great fun.
It was Sister’s adventuresome spirit and zest for life that made her immensely popular with students and parents alike. Her energy was contagious, as was her religious faith that was a tremendous inspiration for me then and continues to be now, albeit very differently. She remembers very little from one moment to the next. In my latest and brief visit with her, she repeatedly asked if I had lunch yet, another indication of her concern for others. But each time I reminded her that I was a former student who had come to visit, she uttered the same exclamation – This is a miracle! A miracle? Why did she choose that metaphor for my visit? What did she believe a miracle was? An act of divine intervention? An interruption in the natural course of events by something sent from God? Or did she understand a miracle in the way the Bible does, that is, any kind of experience that causes wonder and awe. I would like to think it was the latter, because given Sister’s lack of short-term memory, she is intensely focused on the present moment. Not remembering what had occurred even minutes ago, everything for Sr. Goretti is a miracle – something that calls forth from her wonder and awe. Wouldn’t this be an incredible way to live life – always full of joyful surprise – seeing each and every incident as a
miracle – a sign of God’s abundance and inexhaustible grace?
This Wednesday we will celebrate the feast of the Incarnation – God taking on human flesh and saturating the world with his Divine Life. To believe this is to claim that everything is a miracle – something that evokes wonder and awe. Therefore, there can no longer be interruptions into the natural order of things, because the natural order has now become supernatural, permeated by God’s presence. As Sr. Goretti would proclaim, This is a miracle!
I realize that it is not possible for most of us to live with this continuous and scintillating excitement for life. We still struggle with brokenness and obsess about weakness and limitations. We suffer with physical infirmities and the gradual decline of our minds and bodies. We lament a world where peace is still waiting to be born, where honesty and right judgment are lacking and where strangers are often perceived with suspicion and fear. Hence, our need for Christmas, for a season (not a day) to remind ourselves that
My sister and I with Sr. Maria Goretti, OSF, (90) my
grade school principal for 8 years.
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Liturgical Ministers Schedule for Next Weekend
Mass Lectors Extraordinary Ministers
Greeters Ushers Altar Servers Resource Center
4:00pm N. Valente, G. Maguire
B. Munch, M. Buchelt, S. Jecmen, L. Lucas, B. Miller, P. Moran, D. Noonan, J. Noonan, D. Rubel, R. Schuster, M. Taylor, G. Weizeorick
M. LaRose, L. Nilles, T. Taylor
L. Catalano, J. Hantsch, M. Klecka, C. LaRose, M. Shuta
J. Campbell, J. O'Connor
J. Hyland
7:30am L. Passarella, D. McFarlin
M. Mankowski, S. Cassa, B. Coleman, S. Garvin, J. Lauten, M. Nappi, B. Neu, Ja. Saul, Je. Saul, M. Sauriol
P. Dobkowski, G. McNellis, L. Saul, J. Villareal
J. Wagner, R. Brzostek, E. Czupryna, W. McCarthy, P. Schriner
C. Jablonski, L. Keating
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9:30am M. Walsh, M. Laguatan
D. Hayes, L. Boyer, A. DiSanto, K. Ekins, M. Johnson, M. Johnson, C. Johnson, A. Johnson, C. Kenney, E. Knockemus, P. Sarb, L. Sarb, M. Tashjian
J. Alore, S. Ekins, P. Thompson
J. Fedinec, M. Fernette, T. Gerten, L. Johnson, S. Johnson
D. Kohlmeyer, S. Czaplewski, L. Johnson, Z. Montgomery
C. & C. Marler
11:30am A. Fuller, B. Gustas
C. Cawiezel, P. Esposito, M. Grygleski, L. Gustas, L. Howard, K. Meehan, D. O'Connor, B. Schau
L. Berg, L. Hepler, A. Kukulski, M. McCoy
T. Buenz, L. Gustas, A. Kabelis, T. Kukulski, L. Loucaides
B. Grimaldo, G. Sharafinski
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6:00pm G. Kukulski, J. Clements
P. Zurek, D. Benaitis, K. Daniels, A. Nacario, G. Nacario, K. Soto, J. Soto, E. Soto, S. Spangler
M. Panagos, M. Zurek
S. Zurek J. Gabel, J. Sulda, L. Zurek
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miracles are still possible, and are, in fact, unfolding in our midst if only we can purify our vision and, like Sr. Goretti, become overwhelmed by the power of the present moment. In this last visit with Sister, I was, once again, struck by the colorful splendor of her motherhouse chapel, especially the stained glass windows that celebrate creation and incarnation. In true Franciscan spirit, these artistic masterpieces depict the world of nature as they quote the canticle from the Old Testament Book of Daniel (3:57-88). I share them as part of my Christmas message because, in the language of beauty, they reveal miracles.
May God bless all of us in this miraculous time of Christmas. Blessings,
“Bless the Lord all you works of the Lord.”
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Celebrant Schedule for Next Weekend
Confessors for Saturday, December 28 10:30 AM: Fr. Bill Cullen 3:00 PM: Fr. Gabriel Baltes, OSB Mass Celebrants for December 28/29 8:15 AM: Fr. Bill Cullen 4:00 PM: Fr. Gabriel Baltes, OSB 7:30 AM: Fr. Gabriel Baltes, OSB 9:30 AM: Fr. Philip Timko, OSB 11:30 AM: Fr. Gabriel Baltes, OSB 6:00 PM: Fr. Gabriel Baltes, OSB
Notes from Music & Liturgy
“O ANTIPHON” VESPERS: December 22-23 at 7:00 pm in the Adoration Chapel
MASSES FOR THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24: 3:00 pm, 3:10 pm (Gym) and 10:00 pm WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25: 9:30 am & 11:30 am
MASSES FOR THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY, AND JOSEPH- DEC. 28/29: Normal Weekend Schedule
MASSES FOR MARY, MOTHER OF GOD (Holy Day of Obligation) Tuesday, Dec. 31: 4:00 pm Wednesday, Jan. 1: 9:30 am & 11:30 am
CHRISTMAS SEASON SCHEDULE Music for Christmas Eve/Christmas Day December 24 and 25, 2019
Christmas Eve Masses: 3:00 pm (Church) – Elementary Choir piano/organ flute, violin, viola, and cello (Prelude Music starts at 2:40pm) 3:10 pm (Gym) – Organist and Cantor 10:00 pm – Parish Choir with piano/organ, flute, violin, viola, cello, and trumpet (Prelude Music starts at 9:30pm)
Christmas Day Masses: 9:30 am – Organist and Cantor 11:30 am - Parish Choir with piano/organ, flute, violin, viola, cello, and trumpet (Prelude Music starts at 11:10am)
Note: Incense will be used at the 3:00pm (Church), 10:00pm, and 11:30am Masses.
The Proclamation of the Birth of Christ
The Solemn Liturgy of Christmas (celebrated at our 10pm Mass) includes ‘The Proclamation of the Birth of Christ’. What exactly is this chant that is sung to begin the Christmas Season? “The Roman Martyrology for Christmas Day contains a formal announcement of the birth of Christ in the style of a proclamation. It begins with creation and relates the birth of the Lord to the major events and personages of sacred and secular history. The particular events con-tained in the proclamation help to situate the birth of Jesus in the context of salvation history.” (from 2018 Sourcebook for Sundays and Seasons, printed by Liturgy Training Publications). We sing this chant to remind us of God’s saving plan, and how He has always saved His people throughout history. Through the story told in this chant, we can see the plan of God emerging through all ages. We also see how the birth of Christ fits into the sacred and secular events of that particular period in time.
Join us at the 9:30 Mass on the following
Sundays:
February 9
February 23
March 8
March 15
March 22
April 5*
(*SPECIAL Date for PALM SUNDAY)
April 19
April 26
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FISH Food Pantry
Driver for December 23– Lynn Hayes
There are still volunteer opportunities available for our upcoming Pads night on Tuesday, December 31st to Wednesday morning, January 1st at First United Methodist Church in
Downers Grove. Please consider volunteering for this worthy cause. Please sign up at: signup.com/go/pziCjsH or scan the QR code: We also would appreciate monetary donations for the purchase of food. Please direct donations (payable to St. Joan of Arc) to the Parish Office. For more information, contact Matt Zurek at 331-645-9703 or [email protected] or Sandy Razka at 630-353-4533 or [email protected].
Christmas Lights Recycling On the weekend of January 4/5, the Earth Matters environmental ministry will be recycling old or used Christmas lights. There will be a box located in the Link to drop off your lights to be recycled with the Village of Lisle. Accepted lights include mini-lights (or Italian lights), C7 lights, C9 lights, rope lights, LED lights and extension cords, all free of charge. Garland and wreaths will not be accepted. Questions- contact Sandy Razka at 630-353-4533 or [email protected].
Outreach Ministries
Readings for the Week Monday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-34; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Lk 1:57-66 Tuesday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Lk 1:67-79 Wednesday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] Night: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-3, 11-13; Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14 Dawn: Is 62:11-12; Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12; Ti 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20 Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14] Thursday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22 Friday: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Saturday: 1 Jn 1:5 — 2:2; Ps 124:2-5, 7cd-8; Mt 2:13-18 Sunday: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14; Ps 128:1-5; Col 3:12-21[12-17]; Mt 2:13-15, 19-23
CHRIST RENEWS HIS PARISH (“CRHP’) MEN’S RETREAT- March 14 & 15, 2020
WHAT IS A CRHP RETREAT? A time to relax, rethink priorities
and pray; get to know others in the parish; examine, reflect on, and grow your personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
An opportunity for personal and
parish renewal. WHAT A CRHP RETREAT IS NOT: It is not a silent retreat; a parish club or
organization. It is not a solitary retreat. You participate as little or as much as you choose.
We will enjoy, food, fun, fellowship and the Grace of the Holy Spirit. MORE INFORMATION TO COME!!
Questions- contact Michael Lewandowski at 630-353-4531 or [email protected].
Pray With Us
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Mass Intentions
This Week at SJA
Monday, December 23 9:00 am—Morning Prayer (Chapel) 7:00 pm—“O” Antiphon Vespers (Chapel) Tuesday, December 24 Parish Office Closed Masses at 3:00, 3:10 (Gym), & 10:00 pm Wednesday, December 25 Parish Office Closed Masses at 9:30 & 11:30 am Thursday, December 26 Parish Office Closed Friday, December 27 Parish Office Closed Saturday, December 28 7:00 am—Brothers in Christ (Rm. 22/24) 9:00 am—St. Vincent de Paul Mtg. (Rm. 24) Pads Sign-Up (Link-After Mass) Sunday, December 29 Pads Sign-Up (Link-After Mass)
“Living Faith” booklets for the new quarter are now available at the Resource Center. We appreciate your continued donations to provide these booklets to the parish. Donations can be placed in the regular weekend collection. Also, we want everyone to have the
opportunity to utilize this resource, of which we have a limited supply, so please keep this in mind when taking these booklets. Thank you for your kind support and consideration!
Please Take Note: There will be no Rosary in the Adoration
Chapel on Wednesday, December 25th.
The Parish Office will be closed December 24th through January 1st. We will reopen on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at 8:00 am.
Monday, December 23—St. John of Kanty 8:15 AM †Elizabeth Spokas (Req. John Spokas)
Tuesday, December 24 8:15 AM †Deacon Tom Richardt (Req. Richardt Family)
Masses for the Nativity of the Lord 3:00 PM Intention of Celebrant 3:10 PM (Gym) Intention of Celebrant 10:00 PM Intention of Celebrant Wednesday, December 25—The Nativity of the Lord 9:30 AM For St. Joan of Arc Parishioners 11:30 AM Intention of Celebrant
Thursday, December 26—St. Stephen 8:15 AM †Deacon George Soloy (Req. Passarella Family) Intentions of the Community of St. Michael Parish and School, Orland Park (Req. St. Joan of Arc School) Friday, December 27—St. John the Apostle 8:15 AM †John English (Req. Nora English)
Saturday, December 28—The Holy Innocents 8:15 AM †David Kodosky (Req. Thomas Kodosky)
Mass for the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph 4:00 PM †Robert A. Sulak, Sr. (Req. Sulak Family) Sunday, December 29—The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph 7:30 AM For St. Joan of Arc Parishioners 9:30 AM †Laura Payne (Req. Teri Wadley) 11:30 AM †James Madon (Req. Madon Family) 6:00 PM †Eugene Heiling (Req. Jim Susic)
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We thank all those who donated Altar Flowers to our parish this Christmas in memory of their loved ones.
Given By: In Memory Of:
Anonymous Kennedy & Kalebich Families; Bruno & Marie Niedziela; Clara DiVita; Sharon Gromala Walton; Susan Gromer; Kazimiera Malina
Rita Beaumont James Beaumont & Danny Laurino
Doug & Jeanne Becker Phil Stablein, Ralph Stablein, Marie Osborne
Lois Bedore Jack Bedore & Chris Bedore
Eugene & Mary Ann Bies Jennifer Casale
Tom & Debbie Boutet Delbert Stegemann
Marianne Bowers William R. Bowers
Steve & Irene Bucher Tony & Irene Bucher; Diane Sewcyck
Carolyn Carroll Stern & Carroll Families
Elaine Classen Glanz & Classen Families
Louise Collins Donald Collins
John & Michaelene Conrad John & Barbara Conrad; Patricia Glaubke; Frank & Dorothy Rockaitis
Maureen Cunningham Hugh & Patricia Cunningham; Rosemary Scoleri
Linda Dank Family & Friends; Dank, Bartkowicz & Bochener Families
Carolyn DeCesari Cwiok & Mazur Families
Ronald & Susan Demski Edward Demski Jr.; Lillian Demski; Edward Demski Sr.; Stella Demski; Waleria Golon
Eileen Dioguardi David Dioguardi & Anthony Dioguardi
Mildred Ditore Alphonse Ditore
Gerard & Pat Dobkowski Cuono Panico
David H. Dobrowski Lenora Dobrowski; Rose Dobrowski; Casey Dobrowski; Joe Cimera; Elenor Cimera
John Dolansky Helen, Tom, & Ed Dolansky
Bill & Lori Dougherty Dougherty & Rose Families
Michael & Vicki English Brenda English & Marie Baima
Nora English Peg & John English
Joseph & Eileen Fedinec Fedinec Family; Petrasek Family; Zigmond Family
Henry & Sue Ferraro Anita Ferraro, Mary Walsh, Daniel Roback, Vincent & Mary Pepe, Deceased Members of the Roback & Putrim Families
Lido & Rosalie Forassiepi Cliff J. Erwin
Josephine Fowler Mr. & Mrs. S. Stigleitner; Mr. & Mrs. A. Forassiepi; Mr. & Mrs. J. Trinco; Virginia Potter; Steve Stigleitner
John & Nancy Frere Bernie & Mimi Collins; John & Mary Jane Frere
Dan Gaffney Robert Nepereny; Diane Gaffney
Tim & Sandy Gerten James & Betty Riedy; Howard & Joan Gerten
Guillermo & Jessica Gonzales James Madon & Guillermo P. Gonzales, Jr.
Ofelia B. Gonzales Guillermo P. Gonzales, Jr.
Mary Gruenberg Ella & Wes Gruenberg
Mary Grygleski Shau-Yin Lam, Frances & Edward Grygleski, Phoebe Van Ham, Madeline Mok-Chow
Carol Hlavac Ed Hlavac; Elmer & Marie Davison; Ed & Angeline Hlavac
Ann Hobel Joseph & Estelle Hobel; Pauline Grabos; Catherine Hobel; Anthony & Florence Balon
David Houda Richard Houda & Joel Houda
John & Janet Jachna William & Margaret Mikkila; John & Alba Jachna
Chuck & Brenda Jaegle Paul & Myrtle Jaegle; Ron & Domenica McLarty; Danny McLarty; Randy Proffitt; Chuck Talty; Cliff Biermann
Rob & Millie Jaskula Elliott Jaskula, Milita Figueroa, Reginaldo Cruz, David Cruz, Francisco Cruz
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Given By: In Memory Of:
Barrett Johnson Family John & Alice Radakovitz
Joe & Marie Karban Karban & Pekny Families
Michael & Maureen Kawka The Deceased Members of the Kawka & Emmons Families
Tom & Lora Kmieciak Thomas J. Kmieciak
Paul & Gail Knigge Helen Knigge & Joseph Walker
Jim & Eileen Knockemus Knockemus & Knowles Families
Terrell Kreger John T. Lamers & Lorna M. Lamers
Irene Krol Edward J. Krol
Judy Lauten Brett Lauten & Thomas Krebes
Alfredo & Leila Lazo Rivera & Lazo Families
Ernest & Nancy Lemrise Dan & Josie Kaminskas
Rita Loftus Joe & Mary Azukas
Heather Madsen Everett & Lucille Holtz; Lloyd & Hazel Carlson; Al & Mac Madsen; Benjamin & Hilda Kulck
Valerie Marek Alan Marek
Jim & Mary Lynn McCoy Deceased Members of the McCoy, Setina, and Musich Families; Brent Midlock
Dennis & Pam McKechnie Deceased Members of the Gettinger & McKechnie Families
Angela Payne Meehan Laura & Richard Payne II, Paulina & Vittorio Da San Biagio, Richard Payne, Jean Payne
Kathy Meehan Kay Coyne
Sally Marie Mical Chester Mical, Virginia Gundell, Victoria Czocher, Lawrence Czocher, Jean Czocher
Richard & Rosemary Milczarek Alex & Longine Milczarek; Maciejczyk Grandparents; Grandma Perfikowski; Grandpa Milczarek; Deceased Members of the Razka & Kowan Families
Joseph & Patricia Moran All Souls
Richard & Carol Moskal Edward & Stella Moskal; Frank & Ann Sokolowski
Patrick A. Mulka Thaddeus & Eileen Mulka
Bill & Colleen Munch Lawrence & Helen Munch; William & Catherine Foreman
William & Susanne Murray Deceased Members of the Potvin & Murray Families
Robert & Sharon Nelson Sawa & Nelson Families
Penn Family Tom Sutula
Margaret Phillips & Madonna Goodsell John Goodsell & Helen Jungblut
Linda Plagman Kirk Plagman, Anthony Josephine, Richard Scalzo, Edward Sr. & Pauline Rog, Fred & Betty Ondrati, Bob & Mary Francesconi
Paul & Mary Ann Poparad Our Fathers & Grandparents
Pressley Family Johlene Peters
Robert & Patricia Putzbach Deceased Members of the Putzbach & Fitzgerald Families
Barbara Richardt Deacon Tom Richardt, Erma & Earl Richardt, Marie & Orval Sanford
Vincenza Richiusa Gandolfo Richiusa & Salvatore Richiusa
Sandra Rippeth David Rippeth
Rose Family Mark Rose Sr.; Giovanni & Josephine Natale; Howard & Rita Rose
Dan Rubel Elizabeth Rubel
Ruttendjie Family Theodore & Anna Ruttendjie; Stanley & Irene Rzonca; Tricia Black; Joseph Hulka; Gene Burns
Bob & Maureen Rybak Frank Kabert & Michael Rybak
Tina Saban John F. Saban
Scott & Madeline Salomon Salomon & Ciezak Families
Gina Santori Richard J. Santori & George Bakiares
Shannon Family Margaret Mary Shannon
Siefert Family Deceased Members of the Siefert & Quinn Families, Jeff Jobgen, Rudy Sanchez, Tony Olejnik
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Given By: In Honor Of:
Joe Sinkovits & Theresia Sinkovits Sinkovits & Philipp Families
Laddie & Jane Srail Laddie & Josephine Srail
Thomas & Helen Stanton Madonna Stanton Walter
Ken Steben Jane & Clarence Steben; Edna & Michael Klaeren
Gregory M. Stephan Fred A. Stephan; Ann R. Stephan; Huebert G. Stephan
Debbie Stevenson Richard, Dola, Nancy, & Harry Stevenson; Joseph Santo; Josephine Santo; Dora Boccia
John & Diane Stutte Ann Stutte
Karen Sulak Robert Sulak Sr. & Patricia Sulak-Seifi
Edward Sullivan Jacqueline Sullivan
Jim Susic Adrienne Susic
Marshall Swajkowski Martha Modzikowski & Barbara Jean Davis
Shirley Szachnit Edward & Julia Szachnit
Mary Tierney Noreen Tierney
Shirley Thompson John W. Thompson
Evelyn Todd Wayne Todd
Pat & Maureen Tumidalsky Riordan & Tumidalsky Families
Andrew & Andrea Uribe Rafael Figueroa, Guadalupe Figueroa, Judith Grace
Susan Vadovicky Deceased Members of the Vadovicky Family
Victoria Villa Villa & Krol Families
Thomas & Virginia Waterstraat Remedios Wongkee, Joan M. Waterstraat, Francis Waterstraat
Robert Wawrzon Joyce Adam; Martin Adam; Lillian Wawrzon; Joseph Wawrzon
John & Kathy Weber Elizabeth Weber, Donald Collins, Dorothy Weber, Bernard Weber
Tom & Barb Wenzel John Zajakala & Herbert Wenzel
Theodore Wickord Marie, Ted, & Richard Wickord
Jackie Wimmer Deceased Family Members
Dolores Yankielun Edward A. Yankielun
Frank & Marie Zellner Joseph, Marie, & Emil Kricka & Frank Sr., Violet & Ronald Zellner
Given By: In Memory Of:
Betty Cook St. Joan of Arc Parishioners
Joseph & Eileen Fedinec Fr. Kenneth Zigmond, O.S.B.
Shirlee Jecmen Jecmen, Brennan, & Zitek Families
Joseph & Patricia Moran Our Military
Robert & Patricia Putzbach Putzbach & Fitzgerald Families
Mike & Marilyn Rybinski Our Family & Friends
Karen Sulak Robert Sulak Jr. & Clara Sulak
Additional Donors:
Anonymous (4)
Brosig Family
F. Graham Crawford
Felix Greco
Hayes Family
Dan & Jennifer Kelly
Nancy Kreller
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: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM Religious Formation Office Hours: Mon - Fri 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM (The Parish Office and Religious Formation Office are closed on Mondays from 9:00 - 10:30 AM, and also on First Fridays from 8:15 AM- 9:00 AM.)
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Mass Schedule Monday-Friday: 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: Please consult the parish bulletin or website. 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. Parents of children to be baptized are required to attend a meet-ing on the Sacrament of Baptism. 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 party, 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 with the Pastor and the wedding.
Sick Calls: Call the Parish Office anytime. Please let us know if anyone in your family is ill so that a priest may visit them.
Funerals: Please make the arrangements with the church be-fore any publication in the newspaper. Parish Membership: Registration forms can be obtained on the parish website, 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 Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA).
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 re-quires adequate knowledge and preparation. Eighth Grade Confirmation preparation must be immediately preceded by three consecutive years of regular attendance in religious in-struction.
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 Mon-day-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 recipi-ents. 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. 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 Sat-urday of each month following the 8:15 AM Mass. 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 Jack Hayes at [email protected]. Alcoholics Anonymous: Meets each Sunday at 8:00 PM in the Parish Activity Room (PAR). Please use the North En-trance, 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 Sandy Razka at 630-353-4533 or [email protected]. Bereavement Support: “The Way 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 presented in a five-session format. Participants may join at the beginning of any Season. For more information, contact Sandy Razka at 630-353-4533 or [email protected].
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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.
Pastor Rev. Gabriel Baltes, O.S.B. 630-353-4532 [email protected]
Assistant Principal Michelle Picchione 630-969-1732 [email protected]
Principal Michael Sweeney 630-969-1732 [email protected]
St. Vincent de Paul Society (Voicemail Line) 630-353-4522
Receptionist/ Secretary Lynne Passarella 630-353-4511 [email protected]
Parish Secretary/ Bulletin Editor Mary Beth Kerner 630-353-4514 [email protected]
Maintenance Supervisor Mario Hernandez 630-353-4547
Buildings & Grounds Supervisor Jason Martyniuk 630-353-4549 [email protected]
Pastoral Associate Michael Lewandowski 630-353-4531 [email protected]
Weekend Assistant Rev. Philip Timko, O.S.B.
Permanent Deacon Deacon Gregory Razka 630-963-4500 x4607 [email protected]
Accounting Assistant Barbara Surges 630-353-4516 [email protected]
Parish Librarian Sue Ekins 630-353-4513 [email protected]
Marketing & Special Events Coordinator Kimberly Clements 630-353-4566 [email protected]
Director of Finance and Administration Leanne Van Gronigen 630-353-4523 Fax: 630-353-4519 [email protected]
Youth Director and RCIA Coordinator Alex Gervacio 630-353-4569 [email protected]
Office of Faith Formation Secretary Lauren Nelson 630-353-4528 [email protected]
Sacristan Rosanna Smith 630-963-4500
Outreach Ministries Coordinator/ Parish Nurse Sandra Razka, RN 630-353-4533 [email protected]
Director of Music/ Parish Webmaster Jim Susic 630-353-4529 [email protected]
Liturgy Coordinator Scott Fox 630-353-4517 [email protected]
Elementary Religious Formation Director Dolly Pointner 630-353-4550 [email protected]
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
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