St. Paul the Apostle
Parish
www.stpauljoliet.com
815-725-1527 parishoffice@stpauljoliet.com
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As we enter into the first week of Advent, the theme is perfect for this time in our lives in the world - HOPE!
Let’s rejoice in the hope of Jesus. Life is not always easy.
But, we can face each new day and its challenges in the love
and strength of Jesus. Because He is our Hope!
Season of Advent Prayer for Families
God of Love, Jesus, your son, is your greatest gift to us.
He is a sign of your love.
Help us to walk in this love during these weeks of Advent, as we wait and prepare for his nativity.
We pray in the name of Jesus, our Savior. Amen.
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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Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception |
The Immaculate Conception refers to the condition that the Blessed Virgin Mary was free from Original Sin from the very moment of her conception in the womb of her mother,
Please join us for Mass on Wednesday,
December 8 at 7:00pm to celebrate
Our Lady.
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Christmas Poinsettia Event |
Home & School is once again hosting their annual Christmas Poinsettia Sale. You have the opportunity to sponsor a poinsettia in memory of a loved one passed or sitting in the pew with you this beautiful Christmas Season! The flowers will be used to enhance the church and the names of your loved one(s) will be listed in the bulletin for all to prayer for. Funds raised from the poinsettia sale will be donated to the Tuition Angel Fund to help families with tuition assistance. Last year your generosity was humbling to say the least.
Order Due Date: Wednesday, December 8
Cost: $26 7 1/2” Red or White Poinsettia
You may drop your order in the collection basket or bring it to the parish office.
Name:
Phone :
# Of Flowers: Red: White:
Name(s) of Loved Ones:
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Our First Thanksgiving Food Blessing
Thank you to all brought in their food to be blessed!
What a great start to a new St. Paul's tradition.
Looking forward to all the new memories to be made.
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The Light of the True Sun ~ God |
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Our Parish Mass & Prayer Intentions ~ |
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MASS
INTENTIONS
Saturday, December 4th
Patty Connor &
Matthew Chouinard
Robert & Eva Chignoli
Sunday, December 5th
8am Judy Hadala
10am Rosemary Zielinski
Bill & Jackie Hickey
Monday, December 6th
The People of St. Paul
Tuesday, December 7th
John Morley
Wednesday, December 8th
8:15am Ann E Luzbetak
9:30am Dominic Le
7:00pm Mary Lou Kozar
Thursday, December 9th
Robert Allen
Friday, December 10th
Ron Smith
Ron Hindman
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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
Helen Locher
Helen Malinowski
Sheila Mellor
Mary Meyer
Darin Peterson
Jeanine Piscotti
Val Rand
Rebecca Ruggiero
Joann Sulaica
Rebecca Tako
Alley Varela
Mary Jane Wahl
James Weglewski
Kenneth Welch
Adlar Williams
Lois Yakich
Norbert Zelinski
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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.
Phyllis Dillon
Dorothy Leliosh
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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
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Winter Recipe of the Week |
Looking for a new holiday dinner, well look no further!
Thank you to Sunny Hobbs for this recipe.
Still a few cookbook copies available in the parish office for a donation to Chipata.
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Full-time Business Manager
Holy Trinity Church & School, Westmont, IL
Holy Trinity Church & School in Westmont is seeking to hire a full-time Business Manager. This individual will be responsible for the administrative functions of the parish; oversees and has responsibility for parish accounting and finances, human resources, and supervises parish office staff; and effectively communicates and collaborates with the pastor, principal, staff, and volunteers. Several years’ experience handling financial and business transactions and experience in budget development, control, analysis, and reporting required. Management or Business degree with accounting preferred. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to the Pastor, Fr. Rafal Wasilewski, C.R. at father@holytrinitywestmont.org.
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Director of Youth and Young Adult Formation,
St. Mary Immaculate Parish, Plainfield, IL
St. Mary Immaculate Parish in Plainfield is seeking to hire a Director of Youth and Young Adult Formation. The Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries is responsible for collaborating with Faith Formation Minsters to create and provide to our youth and young adults in the parish with opportunities to encounter Jesus Christ through catechesis, evangelization, service, and worship. The Director facilitates the ongoing development of a personal and communal faith life of our youth and young adults through prayer, sacramental experiences and fellowship and advocates for them to the larger parish and parish ministries. Bachelor’s Degree in Religious Studies or Theology and Certification or experience in Youth Ministry required. To view a full job description, visit; The Roman Catholic Diocese of Joliet in Illinois.
To apply, send a cover letter and resume to
Mrs. Laura VanHam at lvanham@smip.org.
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Foster Grandparent Volunteers Needed in Will County
Catholic Charities’ Foster Grandparent Program is seeking volunteers in Will County for the current school year! Foster Grandparents are role models, mentors, and friends to local children with exceptional needs. The program provides a way for volunteers (age 55 and over) to stay active by serving children and youth in their communities.
Sharing your time and experience can help children learn how to read, assist younger students for school readiness, tackle tough subjects and make decisions that will keep them on the right path. We’ll match your skills and passions to opportunities that interest you.
Most volunteers serve about 15-20 hours a week. Foster Grandparents who are income eligible will receive a tax-free hourly stipend to help cover costs associated with volunteering. Catholic Charities will provide pre-service orientation and training to prepare you for this rewarding opportunity.
Interested in learning more? Contact Deb at 815-724-1157 or dsirek@cc-doj.org. For more information about the programs and services provided by Catholic Charities, visit catholiccharitiesjoliet.org.
The Foster Grandparent Program is a program of AmeriCorps. AmeriCorps is the federal agency connecting individuals and organizations through service and volunteering to tackle the nation’s most pressing challenges.
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