St. Paul the Apostle
Parish
www.stpauljoliet.com
815-725-1527 parishoffice@stpauljoliet.com
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Greetings!
Looking forward to seeing so many extended family members and loved ones come home to St Paul's this Triduum and Easter! It's going to be beautiful celebrations day after day because of everyone coming home! Praying you a blessed week and beyond. Let's Pray Together~
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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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Our parish youth in RE, School and Youth Ministry who prayed the Stations of the Cross this year brought us all on a very emotional yet beautiful journey.
"For the Son of Man came to seek and save the lost" Luke 19:10
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Your church will be open from Noon to 1pm for your personal prayer hour. Our special parish intention this week will be for all those who are experiencing sorrow, sadness & fear. May the peace in our church reflect the peace our Lord so desires for us all.
Fr Dennis is celebrate the Liturgy of the Lord's Passion at 3pm. We are invited to bring our owns cross for veneration ~ a wall cross, a prayer card, your rosary, or another special to you.
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Easter Vigil ~ 7pm Saturday Night |
The Easter Vigil Mass is the most important Mass in the Catholic Church. We hold our candles that have been lit by Fr Mark from the fire outside as our church goes from darkness to light! We sing Alleluia and pray through the story of Creation! Such a beautiful end to the Triduum Season for all ages!
Catholics throughout the entire world will celebrate this most holiest of nights, in union with Jesus Christ and with all of their brothers and sisters in Christ throughout the world. The Easter Vigil Mass always takes place after nightfall. Our church lies in darkness and waiting. The light of Christ has gone out of the world and darkness will have covered the earth where ever the Easter Vigil Mass takes place. A match will be struck in the darkness and the Easter fires will be lit outside of the church, representing Christ’s return from the tomb. Jesus Christ is the light that dispels the darkness of our world.
The people of different parishes throughout the world will gather around a brand new fire that has begun to burn, and a new paschal candle will be lit for the first time. The priest will act in the place of Jesus Christ, as he leads the people who are gathered there with him to the darkened, empty church. A new Easter candle will burn brightly, leading the procession of the people of God. The priest acts “in persona of Christ,” carrying the newly lit paschal candle into the church that awaits his return in total darkness. He brings the light of Christ into the church for the first time since Good Friday. It is Jesus Christ alone who dispels the darkness of our lives. All that we do, and all that we are, is nothing without him. He is the source of all the love, light and goodness in our lives.
Fr Mark reminds us the Easter Vigil fulfills the Easter Sunday Holy Day obligation (so you can sleep in the next morning ~ or rise early to the glorious sounds of your children rejoicing over their awesome Easter Baskets!) We recently have added books and toys back into the cry room so feel free to visit that room with your young ones, either to worship in or just to use a book at your pews!
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Because it is Holy Saturday, there will be no Saturday morning confessions on April 16. |
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Święconka (pronounced [ɕfjɛnˈt͡sɔnka]), meaning "the blessing of the Easter baskets", is one of the most enduring and beloved Polish traditions on
Holy Saturday during Easter.
Deacon John will be blessing baskets Saturday, April 16th at 3pm.
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Divine Mercy Sunday ~ one week after Easter |
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Please join us Sunday, April 24th at 3pm for the Feast of Divine Mercy Prayers followed by Mass for the Feast of Divine Mercy.
Jesus’ words to St. Faustina “On that day the very depths of My Mercy are open, I pour out a whole ocean of graces upon those who approach the fount of Mercy. The soul who will go to confession and receive Holy Communion shall obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment .”
We invite you to pray the novena beginning on Good Friday. Visit our St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church Facebook Page or our website at www.stpauljoliet.com for the powerful daily Novena prayers, Good Friday through Saturday, April 23.
Sacrament of Reconciliation will not be available at the celebration. Please attend before the event or shortly thereafter.
More Divine Mercy information at www.ewtn.com or www.marian.org.
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Early Childhood Program Signing Day |
Have little ones at home? Are you looking for an affordable preschool or kindergarten? We welcome you to join us after 10am Mass on April 24th for some snacks and light refreshments! Come meet the amazing Preschool/Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten teachers at St. Paul the Apostle School. Tours are available, and we have additional goodies for families that register for The 2022-2023 school year!! We look forward to seeing you there! |
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Click HERE to print the RSVP
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Our Parish Mass & Prayer Intentions ~ |
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MASS
INTENTIONS
Sunday, April 17th
8am Bev Scholtes
10am Anna Bayci
Lisa Fulla
Walter Patula
Monday, April 18th
Intentions of Fr. Mark
Tuesday, April 19th
Raymond R. Sula
Wednesday, April 20th
The People of St. Paul
Thursday, April 21st
Ken Kowall
Friday, April 22nd
The People of St. Paul
Saturday, April 23rd
Joseph & Margaret Midlock
Mary Ellen Kursell
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Josephine Allegretti
Britney Breseman
Norine Ceplecha
Robert Corcoran
Isaiah Cwik
Steve DeChiara
Bill DeLaurenti
Mary Beth Gracey
Ken Graham
Monica Hernandez
John Horvatin
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Sr. Norma Janssen
Kenneth Kelch
Beverly Kero
Daniel Kero
Constance Kozikowski
Dr. Dale Layman
Fr. James Lennon
Helen Malinowski
Sheila Mellor
Mary Meyer
Annette Nigro
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Darin Peterson
Jeanine Piscotti
Rebecca Ruggiero
Joann Sulaica
Rebecca Tako
Alley Varela
Howard Walker Jr.
James Weglewski
Kenneth Welch
Adlar Williams
Lois Yakich
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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.
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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.
Val Rand
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Needed … Devout and Committed Catholic School Principals
Principals are needed at the following Diocese of Joliet Catholic Elementary Schools for the coming (2022-23) school year. Candidates must hold appropriate state licensure and have at least five years of administrative experience, preferably in a Catholic school. Please apply online at http://www.applitrack.com/dioceseofjoliet/onlineapp/.
· St. Mary Nativity Catholic School, Joliet
· St. Joseph Catholic School, Lockport
· St. Raphael Catholic School, Naperville
· St. Petronille Catholic School, Glen Ellyn
· St. Mary of Gostyn Catholic School, Downers Grove
If you have questions, do not hesitate to contact Karen Udell, Catholic
Schools Office Assistant Superintendent of Leadership and Personnel,
at 630-207-5085.
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Director of Religious Education – Holy Spirit Catholic Community, Naperville, IL
Holy Spirit Catholic Community in Naperville is seeking a full-time Director of Religious Education (DRE). This position is responsible for all facets of faith formation, evangelization and putting faith into action for children and youth in grades 1-9 and their families. Qualified candidate must be a practicing Catholic in good standing and knowledgeable of its teachings; proficient in technology and Microsoft Office; have strong organizational and communication skills and work well with families, the parish community, and the parish staff. The position requires a flexible schedule which includes working occasional evenings and weekends to support year-round programming. A minimum of 2-5 years’ experience with a bachelor’s degree in theology, catechesis, education or equivalent required. A job description is available upon request. E-mail cover letter with salary expectation and resume to Lisa Brancato, Parish Administrative Assistant at lbrancato@hscc.us. |
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Coordinator-Family & Youth Evangelization/Catechesis for Grades 6-12
Our Lady of Mercy Parish, Aurora IL
Our Lady of Mercy Parish is seeking a part-time Coordinator for Family and Youth Catechesis and Evangelization for Grades 6-12. The coordinator will work with a ministry team to develop and grow disciples for Christ and send them on mission. Primary focus will be spent working with high school and middle school teens and their families in a variety of ministry settings. An applicant must have experience in youth or family ministry, have a bachelor’s degree in Religious Studies, or Pastoral Ministry or a related field and must be a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing, and must know, profess and act consistently in accordance with the doctrinal and moral teachings of the Catholic Church, and with the mission, philosophy, objectives and policies of the Diocese of Joliet. The position is 28 hours week with no benefits. Please submit a resume to Dave Miserendino at Our Lady of Mercy Parish via email at DaveM@olmercy.com.
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