St. Paul the Apostle
Parish
www.stpauljoliet.com
815-725-1527 parishoffice@stpauljoliet.com
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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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Christmas is such a beautiful time to hold dear our families and, in a very special way, those who have gone on before us. We honor those passed in so many traditions, memories & prayers during the holidays.
We pray in a most holy way for those who feel the pain from their passing most acutely during these seemingly joy-filled times.
An especially dear Thank You for your generous Christmas Flower Memorials to beautify the church at Christmas and throughout the year, and the Poinsettia Sponsorships to the Tuition Angel Funds.
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Advent is a good time for an examination of conscience and to receive the sacrament of reconciliation in preparation for the celebration of the Incarnation of Jesus Christ. |
As we prepare in so many ways for His Coming,
Fr. Mark and Fr. Dennis
will be offering a special Advent Reconciliation on
Tuesday, December 14th at 6pm.
Let this beautiful sacrament cleanse and heal as together
we journey to His Birth!
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The tradition of the Oplatki originated in Poland during Early Christian times. This Christmas Custom began with a simple white wafer, baked from flour and water. The wafers are wonderfully designed to display Christmas images, such as the Nativity. The Oplatki are enjoyed by families, typically right before the Christmas Eve meal. The entire family will gather around the table with the Oplatek. Family members pass the Oplatki to each other with blessings and appreciation. (Oplatki is a thin waver, like a host, and can be sent in the mail to loved ones afar. No distance is too great for a blessing!)
We invite you to pick up your
family's Oplatki packet in the narthex on December 11 & 12.
Donations are welcome.
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Lessons and Carols
Come join the St. Paul choirs for the annual celebration of Lessons and Carols at 1:00 pm on Sunday, December 19th!
Prepare your hearts and minds for Christmas through scripture and song as the choirs take you on a musical journey through salvation history.
It's a beautiful way to conclude the Advent season!
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Oh come all ye faithful...
please join us on
Sunday, December 19th at 5pm ~
all are invited to decorate, share some smiles and have some fun as we look forward to the birth of our Lord.
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Prayer Blankets- 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, Prayer Blankets 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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The Kings are on their Journey |
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Walking in Nya's Shoes
The sixth grade is beginning to read A Long Walk to Water. The story is realistic fiction that is set in Sudan. The main character, Nya, spends her day walking to get clean water for her family. Prior to reading the novel, the sixth graders carried a bucket of water up and down the hallway. While they once spent a few minutes doing the activity, afterwards, they reflected on how it would be to do this for hours, in the hot African heat, and mostly likely walking barefoot on a dirt path.
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Give a gift this Christmas Season - all the way to Africa. There are just a limited number of our 2019 cookbooks left. It's a DOUBLE Christmas Gift opportunity. A beautiful cookbook for a loved one, and 100% of your donation will be remitted to the Diocese of Chipata in Africa. Please stop by the parish office or give us a call to make arrangements to pick up in church. Suggested donation is $20.
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The God of My Gladness and Joy |
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Our Parish Mass & Prayer Intentions ~ |
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MASS
INTENTIONS
Saturday, December 11th
Lois Draznik
William Markley
Sunday, December 10th
8am Angelo Anzalone
10am John Whalen
Donald Ardaugh
Monday, December 12th
Brunch Lehman
Tuesday, December 13th
Patty Connor
Matt Chouinard
Wednesday, December 14th
8:15am The People of St. Paul
9:30am Warren Lonzo
Thursday, December 15th
Suzanne McDonnell
Friday, December 16th
Dan Kobe
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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 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
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.
Beverley Hoffman
Helen Locher
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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 |
How good will your house smell when this is baking!
Perfect for holiday brunch or a lazy Sunday!
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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To help us to prepare our hearts for the coming of Jesus this Christmas,
there will be a Day of Recollection for Women on Wednesday,
December 15th, 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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Hours for the Lord Advent Confessions
The Catholic Parishes of the Joliet area will offer confessions from
3-7pm on Friday, December 17th at
St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 1711 Burry Circle, Crest Hill.
All are welcome! Pre-registration is not necessary. Protective face masks and safe distancing are required.
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