St. Paul the Apostle Parish
www.stpauljoliet.com
815-725-1527 parishoffice@stpauljoliet.com
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 2023!!

Have a beautiful week and please let the parish office know if there is anything we can do for you.
God bless~
Our Parish Thank You ~
Christmas Joy at St. Paul the Apostle 2022

Thank you to everyone who celebrated the birth of our Lord at St. Paul this year! Such a beautiful and moving service. It's always a gift to be able to share a special day with the people you care about. You can click HERE to see photo's from Christmas Eve mass.
Our Parish Ministries ~
Welcome Aboard!

Hello! My name is Lindsay Gamino and I'll be taking over part of the administrative position in St. Paul's. My husband, Hugo and I have been married for 17 wonderful years. We recently had our vows renewed at St. Paul's last November. It was such a beautiful service and celebration! We have 3 amazing daughters - Carson & Ava are 8th and 4th graders at St. Paul's and our oldest daughter, Mia, is a junior in college and a St. Paul and JCA alum.

My family and I have been so proud to be a part of the school and parishioners of St. Paul's for over 10 years now. In my free time, I like to read, garden, hit antique and estate sales, and volunteer at the school as much as possible. I'm very excited to start in this new role and look forward to meeting and serving all of you! God bless.
Bishop Hicks January Column~
 "Peace Be With You"

Bishop Hicks begins 2023 with a heartfelt letter about finding peace. Praying for peace and doing so daily. You can click HERE to read his advise on how to achieve peace.
On My Way Virtual Class

Are you expecting another bundle of joy? Introduce your big brothers and sisters to the idea of a new baby joining your family. This class aims to help children see you new baby through God's eyes as the gift that they are, all while discussing what their new role of big brother/sister means in your home. First online class is scheduled for January 25th.
Click HERE for the facebook page and HERE for the square checkout page.
Hover your phone camera over this QR code to take you to the Advent prayer aides on our Parish App.
Our Parish Mass & Prayer Intentions ~
MASS INTENTIONS

Sunday, January 8th
8am Dan Theobald
10am Donald Ardaugh
Monday, January 9th
The People of St. Paul
Tuesday, January 10th
Robert Militello
Judy Hadala
Wednesday, January 11th
John Roach
Matthew Connor
Thursday, January 12th
Gail & Richard Casey
Donald Ardaugh
Friday, January 13th
Gerald Pubentz
Saturday, January 14th
Florian Knick
Prayer Intentions
Kim Bach
Anna Marie Borio
Jerry Briick
Dorothy A. Brown
Robert Corcoran
Isiah Cwik
Joan Dolensek
John Finnegan
Ken Graham
Doris Growdon
Helen Jachinowski
Rich Kelch
Beverly Kero
Daniel Kero
Mary Kokosz
Constance Kozikowski
Millie Laux
Helen Malinowski
Mary Meyer
Joan McClintock
Christine McDonnell
Annette Nigro
Rebecca Ruggiero
Jacob Schroeder
Bridget Spencer
Marilyn Thompson
Christy Widlak
Thank you for your continuous prayers for our parishioners in need of your comfort and concern. God who loves all, hears all.
If there is someone you would like to add to the prayer list, please contact the Parish Office at 815-725-1527 or email parishoffice@stpauljoliet.com
Prayer intentions will remain on the list for 6 weeks. Please call the parish office if the intention needs to be extended. God bless.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord~

We remember in prayer all who have passed before us.
St Paul, pray for us.
Pope Benedict
Deacon William Bevan
Our Parish Schedules ~
Liturgical Ministry Schedule
Saturday, January 7th and Sunday, January 8th

*Lead Hospitaltiy Minister
1/7, 4:30pm

Lector
OPEN

Hospitality
Edward Pultorak*
Nancy Paquet
Ron Paquet
Cathy Wilda
Peter Wilda

EMHC
Joseph Anzalone
Karen Anzalone
1/8, 8am

Lector
Ed Dollinger

Hospitality
Linda Deiss*
Leon Briick
Marian Heinzel
Alice Henderson
Ginna Jones
Ron Jones
Frank Theobald

EMHC
Mary Ann Schwerha
Anne Theobald
1/8/, 10am

Lector
Mary Lynn Crossen

Hospitality
Sue Swarthout*
Annette Delaurenti
Robert Hobbs
Jacquelyn Klika
John Klika
Jay Ormins
Matthew Ormins

EMHC
Joseph Glenn
Nancy Glenn
Our Parish Blessings ~
Around the Diocese ~
There will be a Day of Recollection for Women on Tuesday, January 10th, from 9:30am-11:30am at Holy Cross Church, 830 Elizabeth Street, Joliet. The recollection, led by Fr. Jerome Kish, will include several short talks, Eucharistic Adoration and the opportunity for the sacrament of reconciliation. This recollection is available on the second Tuesday of the month throughout the year. Maybe make this a New Year's resolution to bring you closer to Christ! All of the women in the parish are invited. 
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