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Saint Isaac Jogues Roman Catholic Church
306 West Fourth Street ◆ Hinsdale, Illinois 60521 ◆ 630/323-1248 ◆ www.sij.net
Father William De Salvo, Pastor Father Rodolphe Arty, CSC, Parochial Vicar Deacon John Sebastian, Deacon Paul Kelly, Deacon Randy Waring, Permanent Deacons Assisting Priests Father Gerald Tivy, Father Daniel Stempora, Father Larry Dreffein, OFM Director of Evangelization and Outreach Deacon William Dunn Saint Isaac Jogues School Mrs. Carol Burlinski, Principal Miss Diane Sullivan, Vice-Principal
Religious Education & Youth Faith Formation Mrs. Joan Latto, Director of Religious Education Ms. April Pickett, Director of Youth Formation & Associate Coordinator of Religious Education Director of Liturgical Music Mr. Nicholas Thomas
Director of Administration and Planning Mr. Tom Sullivan Campus Engineer Mr. Bruce Barker
Rectory Office Mrs. Cathy Booth, Administrative Assistant Mrs. Michele Blando, Business Manager
Counseling Services Provided by Annette Spiezio and Affiliates Ms. Annette Spiezio, LCPC, CADC ~ Parish Counselor 708/743-9729
September 30, 2018 Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday Masses Saturday evening: 4:30 pm Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 am, Noon and 6:00 pm
Daily Masses Monday-Friday: 7:00 am & 5:00 pm Saturday: 8:00 am
Confessions Saturday afternoon 3:30 - 4:15 pm Sunday evening 5:00 - 5:45 pm
Saint Peregrine Devotions Devotions in Honor of St. Peregrine — patron of those who suffer with cancer or any incurable disease or condition — first Tuesday of each month at 7pm.
Pope Saint John Paul II Eucharistic Adoration Chapel The Chapel is located behind the sanctuary of the church, and is available 24 hours a day for private prayer and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. For information: Linda Lannert, [email protected] or 630/408-9567.
Baptisms 1st& 3rd Sunday of the month at 1:00 p.m. Please phone the Rectory to register for the required Baptismal Preparation meeting.
Marriages Arrangements must be made with the Rectory at least six months in advance. Contact the Rectory before making any other arrangements.
Visits to the Sick Due to hospital admitting policies, it is necessary to inform the Rectory when hospitalized parishioners would like a visit from a priest or deacon. Likewise, call if you would like a visit while convalescing at a facility or at home. Before being admitted to a hospital for surgery it is advisable to call the Rectory and arrange a time to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. Please contact the Rectory regarding communion visits to the homebound.
Funerals It is the responsibility of the parish to bury their dead. The funeral director will contact the Rectory Office regarding arrangements. Funerals are ordinarily celebrated at 10am. According to Diocesan policy, if family members wish to offer eulogies, they should do so during the wake. #382 of the General Instruction for the Universal Church states: At the funeral Mass there should as a rule be a short homily, but never a eulogy of any kind. No specific offering is required in connection with the funeral liturgy.
New Parishioners welcome! Please call the Rectory Office to register.
630/323-1248
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Sunday, September 30, 2018–Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 AM-Helen Paul 9:00 AM-Ann McCullough 10:30 AM-For the Parish Family 12:00 PM-Pearl Piccatto 6:00 PM-Michael Masoud, Evelyn Youssef, Salvatore Artino, and Charles Artino Monday, October 1, 2018–Saint Therese of the Child Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church 7:00 AM-Michael Haas 5:00 PM-David Potkul Tuesday, October 2, 2018–The Holy Guardian Angels 7:00 AM-Unborn Babies and Their Mothers 5:00 PM-Jack Crowe Wednesday, October 3, 2018-Weekday 7:00 AM-John McDade 5:00 PM-James McCarthy, Jr. Thursday, October 4, 2018–Saint Francis of Assisi 7:00 AM-Edmund Grant 5:00 PM-Lester Hochhalter Friday, October 5, 2018–Weekday 7:00 AM-Bernard Joseph Lavins 8:30 AM-Jack Knoll 5:00 PM-May Andrle Saturday, October 6, 2018–Saint Bruno, Priest 8:00 AM-Barbara Doody 4:30 PM-Lillian Knopp Sunday, October 7, 2018–Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 AM-Michael Masoud, Evelyn Youssef, Salvatore Artino, and Charles Artino 9:00 AM-Jo Valdrighi 10:30 AM-For the Parish Family 12:00 PM-Frank Mastro 6:00 PM-Mother Mary Gabriel Long
Flame of Faith Saint John Paul II Eucharistic Adoration Chapel Six candles burn perpetually around the Blessed Sacrament in the Saint John Paul II Eucharistic Adoration Chapel. Intentions listed below are remembered for ONE WEEK [Sunday to Sunday]. The burning candles serve as a constant prayer before the Lord, present in the Blessed Sacrament. Envelopes for you to have your intentions remembered and prayed for are available in the lobby of the Adoration Chapel. The candles will burn this week for the following intentions: ♦ For a co-worker’s husband as he faces health issues ♦ For God to bless my family ♦ For my grandson ♦ For God’s blessing for my family ♦ For my wife’s health ♦ For son’s employment
Dear Parish Family, This weekend we are holding the Underwriting Reception for the 2018 Heritage Ball, being held on Friday, November 16th at the Drake Hotel in Oak Brook. I’m hoping many of our parishioners and supporters will join us for the event. The underwriting effort has begun! Mrs. Michele Pavalon and Mrs. Natalie Ryan have graciously agreed to chair the event. They will host a reception in the Fireplace Room after the 4:30 pm Mass on Saturday, and the 7:30, 9:00, and 10:30 am Masses on Sunday morning. Our hope is to make it more convenient for past sponsors of the event to make their underwriting gift, and to encourage NEW givers to the underwriting effort. Please stop today after Mass and make your underwriting gift to support this year’s Ball. The proceeds of the Heritage Ball go to the operating budget of the entire parish, and we are dependent upon a successful event. If you’ve given a gift in the past to underwrite the event, please consider giving again this year. Thank you for your past generosity and support. If you haven’t, consider becoming an important part of this major fund raising effort for our parish. The ladies chairing the event will be on hand to welcome you and your family, and receive your underwriting gift for the 2018 Heritage Ball. Within the last few weeks I have prepared and am sending to all registered parishioners an update regarding our efforts to raise funds for our Heritage Fund to repair the tower of our church, replace the deteriorating church doors, repair the broken sidewalks surrounding our buildings, and replace the obsolete and failed mechanical support systems (HVAC, back-up generators, and sump pumps that keep our buildings safe and dry). The $1,186,875 [almost $1.2 million] we need is certainly a large sum of money. In truth we need some major gifts to help us reach our goal... A generous parishioner gave us $250,000 toward reaching our goal. Memorial opportunities are available for each of the church doors. Please contact me if you are interested in sponsoring a memorial. Those donating to the project at the levels listed below will be included in the permanent bronze Memorial Book recently mounted to the Narthex wall in our church. In the Memorial Book, church door memorials and individual gifts will be acknowledged at the following levels: • Steeple Toppers [Gifts of $100,000 or more] • Tower Benefactors [Gifts of $25,000 to $99,000] • Tower Patrons [Gifts of $10,000 to $24,999] • Tower Sponsors [Gifts of $1,000 to $9,999] As of September 25, we have collected $589,463 from 115 givers. It's beautiful what a little more than 100 generous and conscientious parishioners were able to
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September 23, 2018 Emma Luna Martinez
Daughter of Claudia and Jose Martinez
We welcome this child into our church family of faith.
Carl Bay, Jr. Liam Fitzpatrick Gina Consalvo Anderson Eric Thomas Jennifer Ochino Monica Rincon Dooley Wayne Waiter Dick Dibble Katherine Hill
Carol Zidek Mary Bauer Mary Jane Gasaway Jennifer Healy Heather Wheeler Joan Fruin Ellen Schreiner John Digenan Stacie Lentz
Sunday Offering
Weekly Offering for September 23, 2018 ......... $38,446 Weekly Offering same week last year .............. $34,309 Targeted Goal .................................................... $38,000
Thank you for your generosity!
ONLINE GIVING sign up can be found on the webpage at www.sij.net
Your continued support to St Isaac Jogues Church is greatly appreciated!
Michele Blando, Business Manager
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Jb 1:6-22; Ps 17:1bcd-3, 6-7; Lk 9:46-50 Tuesday: Jb 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23; Ps 88:2-8; Mt 18:1-5, 10 Wednesday: Jb 9:1-12, 14-16; Ps 88:10bc-15; Lk 9:57-62 Thursday: Jb 19:21-27; Ps 27:7-9abc, 13-14; Lk 10:1-12 Friday: Jb 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5; Ps 139:1-3, 7-10, 13-14ab; Lk 10:13-16 Saturday: Jb 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17; Ps 119:66, 71, 75, 91, 125, 130; Lk 10:17-24 Sunday: Gn 2:18-24; Ps 128:1-6; Heb 2:9-11; Mk 10:2-16 [2-12]
Marilyn Armonda Mother of Dana Burdi
Please pray for our beloved deceased and for their families
contribute. That means we have received contributions from 4% of our registered parishioners to care for and repair the House of God. Interestingly, of our 2560 registered households, only 1,406 [55%] of those registered give to the parish in any way. Imagine what could be done if everyone did their part! We'd have no trouble meeting and exceeding our goal. And, I wouldn't have to ask for money at all. Something I know is a difficulty for some. It's important for us to care for the heritage past generations of Catholics have left us. The projects listed in the mailing I sent to your home are necessary, and will not only take a substantial amount of money to complete, but will also be an investment in our future, our continued contribution to the Heritage of Faith that IS Saint Isaac Jogues Parish. I want to thank all those who continue to generously support Saint Isaac Jogues Parish. Your gifts to the Heritage of Faith Fund, to repair our church, are above and beyond our usual Sunday giving which must remain strong to meet our expenses. This fiscal year, we need to see a Sunday offering of at least $38,000 per week to stay on track with our usual operating expenses. Your gifts enable us to maintain and improve our programs and outreach to those we serve, to build up the Catholic Faith in the Hinsdale area. Unfortunately, we have missed the window to schedule the work and have it done before winter. Should we receive the necessary funding by the holidays, I’ll be able to have the work scheduled for completion in the early Spring – once Winter is passed. But, we are looking at an unknown amount of snow, and an unknown cycle of freezing and thawing during the winter months. Water will continue to infiltrate and do damage to the tower and structure of the church. And, the concrete around the parish campus will continue to deteriorate. The church doors are in bad shape and will take a beating this Winter. The hardware is failing. It was “construction grade” and the company that installed it is out of business. We need to replace it as well to keep the church safe and secure. I can’t see spending thousands of dollars on hardware for doors that are also falling apart. We need to get the work on church and facilities scheduled and completed. And before that we need the funding. We are blessed with an active parish, a great school, a strong religious education program, a beautiful parish campus— filled with substantial, solid, and beautiful buildings. But, with such blessings comes the responsibility to maintain and pass on to future generations of Catholics what has been given us. Thank you. May God bless you abundantly for your support, generosity, and faith ...
God’s Blessings! Father De Salvo
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Saint Michael the Archangel “Defend us in Battle!” October is the month of the Holy Angels
O n Oct. 1, 1884, Pope Leo XIII had a deeply disturbing mystical
experience at Mass. He had just finished celebrating in his private chapel when he suddenly stood transfixed in front of the altar. For perhaps 10 minutes he stood there as if in a trance, his face drained of color. Then he went to his office and
composed a prayer to St. Michael. He told his staff the prayer should be offered throughout the Church. He explained that he had heard two voices in the vicinity of the tabernacle. He believed they were the voices of Our Lord and of Satan. Pope Leo heard Satan boast that he could destroy the Church in 75 or 100 years, if given the opportunity. Then he heard Our Lord give Satan permission to try. (This sounds somewhat similar to what we read in Job 1). The prayer which Pope Leo XIII composed was 10 times the length of the version we use today. The Pope ordered that the prayer must be recited after every low mass. However, use of the prayer (as a required part of the mass) was discontinued in 1964. Thirty years later, in his Regina Coeli address, Pope Saint John Paul II revived use of the prayer. He said, Although the prayer is no longer required by liturgical law to be recited at the end of Mass, I ask every one not to forget it and to recite it to obtain help in the battle against the forces of darkness and against the spirit of the world. He directed that the prayer could be inserted after the Mass, as the priest leaves the altar. This practice is observed in Saint Isaac Church. The pope clearly intended that we should offer this prayer in our homes as well. Pray the prayer frequently when temptation presents itself, when anxiety builds in your life, and when you need to call to mind God’s providential care for you and those you love. The prayer is as follows...
St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our defense against the wickedness
and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him,
we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts,
by the power of God, cast into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits,
who wander throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
The Prayer to Saint Michael the Archangel is a beautiful prayer to have on hand when feeling anxious or overwhelmed. Pray the prayer often, and ask Saint Michael’s intercession to protect you for the “wickedness and snares” of Satan, who looks for opportunities to lure us away from the Lord. His power of intercession is great. Ask him for solace, for calm, for surety of faith, and for the wisdom and grace to recognize temptation in your life, to unmask it, and resist it in all its forms.
October 2nd The Feast of the Guardian Angels On September 29th we celebrate the Feast of the Archangels ~ Gabriel, Raphael, and Michael. Reminders of God’s continual guidance, His communication with His people, and His protection. But, on October 2nd, we celebrate the care the Lord has for each and everyone of us, in our Guardian Angels. Perhaps no aspect of Catholic piety is as comforting to us as the belief that an angel protects us from dangers real and imagined. However, Guardian angels are not just for children. Their role is to represent individuals before God, to watch over them always, to aid their prayer and to present their souls to God at death. The concept of an angel assigned to guide and nurture each human being is a development of Catholic doctrine and piety based on Scripture but not directly drawn from it. Jesus' words in Matthew 18:10 best support the belief: See that you do not despise one of
these little ones, for I say to you that their angels in heaven always look upon the face of my heavenly Father. Devotion to the angels began to develop with the birth of the monastic tradition. Saint Benedict gave it impetus and in the twelfth-century, Saint Bernard of Clairvaux gave devotion to the angels is present form.
Whatever the history, the Guardian Angels are yet another sign of God’s love and care for each and every one of us. His love is a deep, personal love that knows no limits. Let us “approach the throne of grace” confident in His love and mercy. Pray often to your guardian angel!
The Archangels Pope Francis I The Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael are our traveling companions and have an important role in the journey of Christians towards salvation. The Lord sends them to accompany us on the way of life. The Archangel Michael is the one who “fights the devil.” He fights the “great dragon,” the “ancient snake,” who seduces the whole inhabited earth. The Great Michael”, commissioned by God, fights and defeats the devil. It helps us on our way to Heaven to make war, not to be seduced. Archangel Gabriel is the one who “brings good news.” He has indeed brought the announcement of salvation to Mary, to Zachariah, to Joseph, and to help Christians never forget the Good News, that Jesus came to be with us, to save us. Archangel Raphael “walks with us.” Let us ask his intercession to offer protection from the “seduction of making the wrong step.” The archangels show us care, compassion, and protection of God at work in our lives. Let us go to them for help!
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Saint Peregrine Devotions Tuesday evening at 7pm Monthly Devotions in Honor of Saint Peregrine Patron of those who suffer from Cancer or any incurable disease or condition
Tuesday is the FIRST TUESDAY of the month, and we will hold our monthly devotions in honor of Saint Peregrine, the patron saint of those who suffer from cancer or any incurable disease or condition, at 7pm in the church. Cancer and chronic sickness and pains touches every family. Many are suffering, and we all need prayers and encouragement from one another. When we are linked by the power of prayer, we, as it were hold each other’s hand as we walk side by side along a slippery path; and thus by the bounteous disposition of charity, it comes about that the harder each one leans on the other, the more firmly we are riveted together in true Christian love... [Saint Gregory the Great] The early facts about Saint Peregrine are few and uncertain. He was born in Italy around 1265. He and his family were part of the anti-Papal forces seeking to usurp the temporal power of the Pope in the Papal States. When Saint Phillip Benizi was sent by the Pope to preach reform, Peregrine, then a young man was part of the protest against him, and even struck the Saint. The moment of striking Saint Phillip seemed to drastically change Peregrine. This enemy of the Church had a dramatic change of heart. He began to channel his energies into good works and eventually he joined the Servants of Mary, and pronounced his vows as a Servite at the age of 30. He never was ordained a priest, never thinking himself worthy of such a great honor. But, he nonetheless dedicated his life to the sick, the poor, and the fringe people of society. He also imposed a special penance on himself- to stand whenever it was not necessary to sit. This led to varicose veins. The varicose veins deteriorated into an open, running sore on his leg. The sore was later diagnosed as cancer. The wound became so obvious, odorous and painful that the local surgeon scheduled surgery to amputate the leg. Suddenly, Peregrine was confronted with the ugliness and suffering of his own life. The night before the operation he prayed before the crucifix in the Priory Chapter Room. His prayer led him to a deep trance-like sleep, during which he envisioned the crucified Christ leaving the cross and touching his cancerous leg. When Peregrine awoke, he discovered the wound healed and the leg saved. He lived for twenty more years, and died on May 1st, 1345 at the age of 80. Canonized a Saint on December 27th, 1726, and his Feast is celebrated annually on May 4th. The power of his intercession is known to be great. Join us Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. for the devotions in honor of Saint Peregrine. The blessing with the relic of Saint Peregrine will be given, and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament will also be a part of the evening service. If you, or someone you know, suffers from cancer, or any other incurable disease or chronic condition, join us for prayer and ask for healing, an increase in faith, acceptance of God’s will, and strength to bear whatever God asks of you.
NEXT Sunday ~ October 7th at 2:00 pm The Blessing of Animals / In honor of St. Francis Thursday, October 4th is the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi. The traditional Blessing of Pets, given in honor of the Feast of Saint Francis is a reminder of the many ways God shows His love for us. It also is a beautiful reminder of the admonition found in the Book of Genesis... “Let them have dominion over... all the earth, and over every-thing that creeps upon the earth....have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the air and over every living thing that moves upon the earth.” [Genesis 1:26,28]. In His goodness, God gives us everything we need to see His love at work, to respond to His love for us, and to find Him, not only in this life, but in the eternal life of heaven. The Traditional Blessing of the Pets will take place NEXT Sun-day, October 7th at 2:00 pm, outside the main entrance of the Church. Bring your pets [contained or on a leash] to receive this special blessing from the Lord, through His Church.
Have you been approached by someone seeking assistance?... It has come to our attention that there have been persons seeking financial assistance on or near our church property during our Sunday masses, and in the adoration chapel. Through our Mercy Fund, the parish is willing to do what we can to assist persons who find themselves in need. Each year Saint Isaac Jogues Parish provides more than $50,000 in charitable assistance to those in need. Your generous and consistent contributions makes this help, in the name of the Church, possible. Law enforcement and insurance/liability personnel have reminded us that it is best NOT to give individuals such assistance on your own. Instead, encourage them to contact the Rectory Office, and Deacon Bill Dunn — The Director of Evangelization and Outreach. Through his office, he will do what the parish can to assist them in their need. For your safety and the safety and security of others, and of our buildings, we have been told that this is the best way to proceed, and still offer assistance to those in need. Thanks for your cooperation.
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ST. ISAAC JOGUES SCHOOL Weekly News
Calling all SIJ Superheroes! The 2018 SIJ Raffle begins on Friday, September 14th and will conclude with prize drawings for $2,500, $1,000 and $500 on Monday, October 1st. This is SIJ School’s second largest fundraiser, and your participation is vital to our success! Tickets are $10.
Please contact [email protected] or online at https://sij.ejoinme.org/raffle2018 to purchase your
ticket today.
The SIJ Parents’
Rosary Group
Please join SIJ parents in praying the Rosary every Monday morning at 8:15 a.m. when school is in session in the Fireplace Room. We will gather just 25 minutes to pray for our families, children, faculty, school and special intentions! For those new to the Rosary, we use booklets to follow along! Rosaries and prayer booklets are provided. Children are welcome! We hope to see you beginning Monday, September 10th!
St. Isaac Jogues participates in the statewide Letters about Literature competition. Each year, students submit letters to a favorite author connecting to a character or story which has impacted them. 31 students were recognized in the 2018 competition with Honorable Mention or Semi-Finalist designations. Pictured with their certificates are (1st row): Sophia Yen, Kacey Hughes, Megan McCann, Audrey Wake, Abigail Gambla, Hayden Stein (2nd row), Katie Legner, Willa Gramann, Emma Gerhard, Megan Turgeon, Mia Yen, Jessica Vattimo, Tatum Barbier, Peyton Miller, (3rd row) Dominic King, Elyssa Chandler, Caroline Cacchillo, Penelope Grapsas, Lindsey Drumm, Tessa Gramann, Elle Teglia, Claire Digenan, (4th row) Will Finley, Holden Aque, Raphael Aliaga, Sarah Govostis, Assistant Principal Diane Sullivan and Mallory Turner. Not pictured are Emma Gershuny, Jacqueline Lopez, Maddie Murray, and J.D. Steil.
Letters About Literature
All of our preschool classrooms are off to a great start! For the first month of school, the preschoolers will learn how special they are as children of God and how they can be good community helpers. We would like to thank the “Community Helpers” that visited our classrooms. Dr. Collins, Dr. Jensen, and Officer Coughlin. The children are enjoying our improved playground facility as they look forward to going outside daily.
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Seniors
All Seniors of the parish (55 and over)
are cordially invited to attend a Fall Luncheon
with a special presentation provided by the
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry October 2, 2018
Noon in the Fireplace Room
Please RSVP to Jane by September 25 630-655-5918, [email protected]
($20 registration (includes lunch)
Supported by donations, these Golden Retrievers are trained to interact with people of all ages and circumstances who are in need, such as Sandy Hook Elementary School and Superstorm Sandy victims.
Adult Formation Calendar
ENDOW October 1, 9:30 am, Rectory Room 201 Men’s Bible Study - Band of Brothers October 1, 7:30 pm, Rectory Room 205 Women’s Prayer Group October 1, 7:30 pm, Rectory Room 201 Senior Luncheon - LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry October 2, Noon, Parish Center Bible Study October 3, 7:30 pm, Sacred Heart Room October 4, 9:00 am, Fireplace Room Donut Sunday - Knights of Columbus October 7, after the 9:00 and 10:30 Masses, Narthex
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
For those interested in information about joining the Catholic Church, and for Catholics who want to know more about their religion, please contact:
Deacon Bill Dunn, 630-655-6668, [email protected], for more information.
Rev. James P. Burns, IVD, Ph.D.
President of Saint Mary’s
University of Minnesota
Fr. Burns most recently served as the dean of the Woods College of Advancing Studies and Summer Session at Boston College, Under his leadership, Boston College grew to become the fourth largest. Prior to that he served in University Mission and Ministry at Boston College as the first Director of Faculty Outreach and Program Assessment. Before arriving at Boston College in 2010, Fr. Burns was co-chairman and associate professor of the Graduate School of Psychology at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN. He also has served as an assistant professor in counseling psychology and religion at Boston University, and he completed pre-doctoral and postdoctoral fellowships at Yale and Harvard. Fr. Burns is a researcher, author and licensed psychologist in MN and MA. He sits on a number of professional boards and committees and is a doctoral program accreditor for the American Psychological Association.
Saturday, October 20, 2018 in the Fireplace Room
● Mass, 8:00 am ● Breakfast, 8:30 am
● Presentation, 9:00 am
All men of the parish are invited.
Please RSVP by October 15 to reserve your meal.
[email protected], 630-655-5918
St. Isaac Jogues Men’s Group Inspiration ■ Fellowship ■ Enrichment
Saint Monica Parent Support Group
Concerned your child is abusing drugs or alcohol?
YOU ARE NOT ALONE We are parents who have been there
and understand your struggle.
We will meet every first and third Wednesday of the month at 7:30 pm in Rm 201 of the Parish Office,
306 W. 4th Street, Hinsdale
Email: [email protected] for confidential support and information.
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Religious Education Registration Now Open!! Go to: www.sij.net — Religious Ed tab, RE Forms
Religious Education Important Upcoming Dates If you have not registered your family for Religious Education yet: Please go to www.sij.net Religious Ed Tab and RE Registration to register for SIJ RE. Note: If your child is entering first grade please make sure that they are enrolled in
either SIJ School or the Religious Education Program. To receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion requires two years of preparation.
Reminder to Parents of First
Graders
Please make sure your child is either
registered in the SIJ School or the SIJ RE Program.
Go to: www.sij.net —
Religious Ed tab, RE Forms
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FEASTIVAL 2018
Saturday, October 13 — 5:30-10:00pm Rain or Shine —Inside or Outside
This year's Feastival of St. Isaac Jogues will be held on Saturday October 13th, from 5:30-10:00 pm. This is the biggest, funkiest, most anticipated party of the year, where about a thousand people descend on the SIJ Parking lot (or inside depending on the weather) for great food, beer, wine, live music, sports, games, prizes, inflatables, a petting zoo, and good old, much-needed, community. If you've
never been, it's like a giant Block Party/Tailgate/Octoberfest all rolled up in a cool Catholic package. There's something for everyone at this unique, inexpensive event, where the adults gather and the kids roam free - just like God intended.
As this is our huge parish party, we can sure use some help pulling it all together. To volunteer or for more information go to the parish website (sij.net) and click the Feastival logo.
Come and hang out under the stars with family & friends at this casual, one of a kind, not-to-be missed parking lot party in honor of our Patron Saint.
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Mark Your Calendars for the
Saint Isaac Jogues Fall Blood Drive
Sunday, October 21, 2018
8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
To schedule your appointment please call LifeSource at
877.543.3768 or www.lifesource.org and use code E06.
New Altar Server Training If you have been considering making the commitment to become an Altar server at St. Isaac Jogues Church, training has now been scheduled. Boys and girls in 4th through 8th grades who would like to be trained to be an altar server for weekend and weekday Masses, please join us. Training will be during the school day on Monday, October 1 at 8:30 AM in the church. We will have another training day on Wednesday, October 10 at 4:15 PM in the church. You are welcome to attend one or both of the training sessions. Parents will be asked to be present for a brief period with their child. Altar Servers are deeply engaged in the Liturgies of the Parish, assisting the Presider in the celebration of Mass. The primary role of the altar server is to assist Father in the celebration of the Liturgy. This is done by helping the priest and very attentively participating in and assisting with the Mass, serving with reverence and respect. For more information or to register to attend,
Please call or email Marilyn at 630-655-5710 or [email protected]
Just a Reminder...Next Weekend, October 6/7 is our “Food for the Poor Collection”
As usual canned vegetables, fruits, tuna, chili, soups, dry items like pastas, rice, instant potatoes, hamburger helper, and pasta sauces. Household and personal items such as paper towels, toilet paper, cleaning supplies, deodorant, shampoo, soap, and toothpaste are very necessary items that can be unaffordable for some.
Thank you! Your donations always help and are appreciated.
Retrouvaille Weekend for
Troubled Marriages
The next Joliet Diocese Date is October 12—14, 2018
Retrouvaille is a program designed to help couples heal and renew their marriages. This weekend program helps couples to put the pieces back together and rebuild loving relationships. Husbands and wives re-establish communication and gain new insights into themselves as individuals and as a couple. For information, reservations or other dates and locations, call 708-802-1830 or go to www.HelpOurMarriage.com.
Moms of Young Children Are you and your children looking for a place in your parish family, a place where you will be welcomed with open arms? We want you here and would like to provide that moment for you. Each meeting we will have conversation and prayer focusing primarily on topics of interest to mothers of young children. Meetings start at 9:30 am and usually last about an hour. Please bring your young ones!
Our next meeting will be on October 19, 9:30 am,
Fireplace Room Hope to see you there!
For information, contact: Joanna Agne,
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St. Isaac Jogues CCW Luminaria Tribute Your Council of Catholic Women (CCW) is pleased to bring you the annual Luminaria Tribute to be held outside St. Isaac Jogues Church on Saturday, November 3, 2018. The intention of the evening is to dedicate a Luminaria as a silent tribute to loved ones who have passed. The Luminarias will remain lit from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the courtyard and walkways outside St. Isaac Jogues Church. All are welcome to visit the courtyard anytime from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. for a moment of prayer and silent tribute.
Please return the form below no later than Wednesday, October 31st, 2018.
The form is also on our website at www.sij.net
SIJ Luminaria Tribute You do not have to be present to participate. Each Luminaria will have the individual’s name on it and will be placed in the courtyard and surrounding walkways outside St. Isaac Jogues Church. The Luminarias will remain lit from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Please note the Luminaries are temporary and will be removed by SIJ volunteers that evening. Please list the name of each person you wish to remember. A $3.00 donation is requested for each Luminaria. Make checks payable to SIJ Council of Catholic Women (SIJ/CCW). Please understand that no refunds will be made if weather impacts the Luminaria Tribute.
Please fill out the form below and attach a check. Either drop your form in the Sunday collection basket in an envelope marked “CCW-Luminaria” OR drop your form at the
SIJ Parish Office at 306 West Fourth Street, Hinsdale, IL 60521.
All forms and checks are due by Wednesday, October 31, 2018.
1._____________________________________ 8. _______________________________ 2._____________________________________ 9. _______________________________ 3._____________________________________ 10. _______________________________ 4._____________________________________ 11. _______________________________ 5._____________________________________ 12. _______________________________ 6._____________________________________ 13. _______________________________ 7._____________________________________ 14. _______________________________
Please feel free to list additional names on an attached sheet of paper.
Your Name _______________________________Phone_____________________________
Please contact Amy Caronchi 630-930-9180 with any questions you may have.
All proceeds will benefit ministries supported by CCW.
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Sunday Night Mass Choir Forming! Our Assistant Organist, Larry Lalonde, is welcoming new members to join the 6pm Sunday night choir here at St. Isaacs. If you want to deepen your faith, be an instrument for the love of Jesus, pray, sing and minister at the sacred liturgy… this choir is for you. The choir, as part of the over-all liturgical music program at Saint Isaac’s will do a blending of both traditional and contemporary Catholic liturgical music. Through our liturgical music, whatever the style, we want to be very prayerful addition to the liturgy... not a detraction or a performance. After all... to sing is to pray twice! So if you have a fire burning in your heart for God, and want to sing his praise on Sunday evening, join us! For more information, call Larry at 630-788-7425.
Our rehearsals will be before the Sunday evening mass at 5pm.
Can you give an hour for Life? The annual Life Chain will be held Sunday, October 7, 2017 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the corner of Ogden and York in Hinsdale. A Life Chain is formed by people of all faiths standing in prayer and holding signs that read “Abortion Hurts Women”, “Jesus Forgives and Heals”, or “Adoption the Loving Option”. Similar Life Chains will be formed at the same time at various locations along Ogden Avenue in the Chicagoland area. See www.LifeChain.net for more than 1950 Life Chain locations in 1600 cities and towns across the United States and Canada. The signs will be provided. The Life Chain is not political and does not break any laws. It’s simple yet powerful. YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!! All ages are welcome. Questions? Contact Amy Keane at [email protected] or 630-234-3866.
“The Holy Father greatly appreciates the dedicated work that you and everyone involved in 40 Days for Life are engaged in to pro-mote respect for the lives of all unborn children. His Holiness as-sures you of his prayerful support for you, your colleagues and all those whose prayer, fasting and sacrifices are saving countless lives and giving glory to God.” —Pope Francis, via Vatican Secretariat of State Please join members of the St Isaac’s Respect Life Ministry to pray for moms and their babies during a 40 day prayer vigil. Come for a
few minutes or as long as you can. If you cannot join us on site, pray and fast from home – you will still make a difference!
When: Every Fr iday morning from 10-noon September 26 – November 4
Access Health Center — 1700 W 75th Street, Downers Grove Contact Amy Keane at [email protected]
2018 Red Mass & Reception Tuesday, October 2, 2018
The Catholic Lawyers Guild of Chicago would like to cordially invite all lawyers, judges, and law professionals to the 84th Annual Votive Red Mass of the Holy Spirit, traditionally known as the Red Mass. This year the Red Mass will be held at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018 with a procession of judges and lawyers starting the service down the aisle of Holy Name Cathedral. For almost ninety years, the Catholic Lawyers Guild together with the Archdiocese of Chicago has sponsored the Red Mass in Chicago. We welcome all those who are involved in our legal system in any way, along with their families and friends. For more information, and to register for the reception go to http://www.clgchicago.org/redmass or e-mail SIJ Parishioner Alex Blair at [email protected]. Please consider joining us for the beautiful event!
FROM DEACON BILL!!! If you or a loved one is interested in having your Marriage blessed in the Catholic Church or if you are in need of an annulment, I ask that you contact me at [email protected] or leave a message on my direct line at (630)655-6668. I will respond to you promptly,
If you or a loved one is interested in learning about our Catholic faith through the RCIA Program, I ask that you contact my assistant, Jane Walter, by email at [email protected] or by phone at (630) 655-5918 and have your name placed on the list.
