St. Paul the Apostle
Parish
www.stpauljoliet.com
815-725-1527 parishoffice@stpauljoliet.com
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Greetings!
Happy New Year! Are you ready for the new year?
A fresh beginning? A clean start?
God wants us to do something~ God wants us to enjoy life and
to live it to the fullest.
"I have come that they may have LIFE
and that they may have it more abundantly" John 10:10
May that be you learning a new language, hobby, or joining a ministry here. Whatever it is just do it! You will be glad you did.
Here's to a great 2022!!
Have a beautiful week and please let the parish office know if there is anything we can do for you.
God bless ~
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Our sincere thank you to all who donated in memoriam to the poinsettia flowers. We would also like to thank our wonderful Arts & Environment team who continue to give of their time and talent. Our worship was greatly enhanced by ALL of your generosity!
As is tradition here at St Paul's, because the Christmas season ends this weekend, donors are invited to take home a RED poinsettia to continue to honor their loved ones throughout 2022 & beyond. We ask that the WHITE poinsettias stay here at the parish to continue to beautify the church! THANK YOU & GOD BLESS!
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Monday Morning Adoration Sign-up |
Sign-up for Monday Morning Adoration is open for the coming year. We would like to continue to offer Weekly Adoration every Monday morning from 8am—9am. We need Adorers to continue offering this. Please call Lisa in the parish office at 815-725-1527 to sign up. You can sign up for a day, a week, or a month.
O Come Let Us Adore Him.
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We invite everyone to stop by the Ministry Center on Wednesday Mornings, 9:00—10:00 AM for a
Cup of Coffee, Conversation & Camaraderie.
Bring a friend(s) with you or be our friend. (Lisa's friendly and she always has an ear to listen and a story to share!) Share a cup of coffee, maybe a donut, grab a new book, see what’s going on around here—or perhaps vision a new ministry we can come up with together. If anything, we can just be your excuse to get out of the house!
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The Feast of Baptism of our Lord - This weekend |
This weekend we wrap up the Christmas Season with the Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord. The Christmas decoration may go down, and the last of the Christmas cookies eaten, but the Spirit of Baptism remains strong and alive!
May God keep you healthy and safe in mind and spirit.
Almighty ever-living God, who, when Christ had been baptized in the River Jordan and as the Holy Spirit descended upon him, solemnly declared him your beloved Son, grant that your children by adoption, reborn of water and the Holy Spirit, may always be well pleasing to you. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever.
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Share a Prayer with someone you love.
During this joyous time of the year, some of us have the pain of a loss, depression, illness or fear.
Made in prayer and love,
they are available in the narthex.
May they bring them comfort, warmth or a smile.
We invite you to take one for yourself or to share, always assured of our prayers and support throughout the holiday season and beyond.
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Our Parish Mass & Prayer Intentions ~ |
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MASS
INTENTIONS
Saturday, January 8th
Scott Strysik
William Markley
Sunday, January 9th
8am Thomas Jarecki
Helen Locher
10am Mass of Thanksgiving
Monday, January 10th
The People of St. Paul
Tuesday, January 11th
Matthew Connor
Wednesday, January 12th
Donald Ardaugh
Thursday, January 13th
Rosemary Lux
Friday, January 14th
Matthew Connor
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PRAYER INTENTIONS
Josephine Allegretti
Britney Breseman
Norine Ceplecha
Robert Corcoran
Isaiah Cwik
Steve DeChiara
Bill DeLaurenti
Mary Beth Gracey
Monica Hernandez
Sr. Norma Janssen
Kenneth Kelch
Daniel Kero
Constance Kozikowski
Dr. Dale Layman
Fr. James Lennon
Richard Lundgren
Helen Malinowski
Sheila Mellor
Mary Meyer
Annette Nigro
Darin Peterson
Jeanine Piscotti
Val Rand
Rebecca Ruggiero
Joann Sulaica
Rebecca Tako
Alley Varela
James Weglewski
Kenneth Welch
Adlar Williams
Lois Yakich
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Please continue to pray for our parishioners in need of prayers.
If there is someone you would like to add to the prayer list,
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Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord~
We remember in prayer all who have passed before us.
St Paul, pray for us.
Frank Cavazos
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Our Parish Archives...
So fun rediscovering our history! Looking forward to sharing a new memory every week. For us 'newbies' to the parish, we'd love to hear any stories behind the photos. Please call us here at the parish office
Thank you!
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Anyone with Information on this Archive Treasure? |
Can anyone help us record the history of this piece? It has been kept safe in the archives over the years but we’ve lost its history. Our best ‘guess’ right now is that it is a souvenir from Fr Gordon Michels' military service years. Could this be a large bullet casing that was cut down and made into a container with a cross on top? We’d love to learn a little about this so we can record its history for our parish. Thank you! |
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Winter Recipe of the Week |
This sounds so good for these cold winter nights!
Thank you Helen August for this chili recipe.
Still a few cookbook copies available in the parish office for a donation to Chipata.
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There will be a Day of Recollection for Women on
Wednesday, January 12th, from 11:00am -1:00 pm at
St. Mary Nativity Church, 706 N. Broadway, Joliet, IL 60435.
The recollection will be led by Fr. Jerome Kish and will include several short talks, Eucharistic Adoration,
and the opportunity for the sacrament of reconciliation.
All of the women in the parish are invited. Please bring a friend!
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