St. Paul the Apostle
Parish
www.stpauljoliet.com
815-725-1527 parishoffice@stpauljoliet.com
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Greetings!
Ground hog day is right around the corner! And after this cold we have been having I'm sure everyone is hoping he doesn't see his shadow!
But did you know that is not the only thing celebrated on that day?
It's also the Presentation of the Lord. The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord is a combined feast, commemorating the Jewish practice of the purification of the mother after childbirth and the presentation of the child to God in the Temple and his buying back (redemption) from God. It is also known as the Feast of the Purification of Mary, and the Feast of Candlemas.
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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March for Life
Thank you to our youth ministry teens for attending the March for Life in Washington DC and for standing up for their
convictions and ours!
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Please join us Sunday, January 30th as we celebrate Catholic Schools Week at
St. Paul’s!
We will begin the celebration with Mass at 10am followed by our school Open House which will run until 1pm.
Come to the school and see our amazing Social Studies Fair, beautiful Art Fair, and stop in and shop at the Scholastic Book Fair.
Families and Alumni alike will enjoy touring the school while sharing in refreshments and fellowship.
We would love to share with you what makes St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School such a special place to be!
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Many Catholics might remember Saint Blaise’s feast day,
Two candles are blessed, held slightly open, and pressed against the throat as the blessing is said. Very few facts are known about Saint Blaise.
Please join Fr. Mark on
February 3rd at 7:30am mass or stop in the parish office during the week for a blessing of the throat.
We are honored to pray over you.
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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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Our Parish Mass & Prayer Intentions ~ |
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MASS
INTENTIONS
Saturday, January 29th
Phyllis Dillon
Sunday, January 30th
8am Lucille Styck
10am Matthew Connor
Monday, January 31st
Gary Neverman
Tuesday, February 1st
Beverly Scholtes
Wednesday, February 2nd
8:15am The People of St. Paul
9:30am Intentions of Fr. Mark
Thursday, February 3rd
Philip Anselmino
Beverly Scholtes
Friday, February 4th
Julie & Betty Lehman
Michael Sterr
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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
Beverly Kero
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.
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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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Winter Recipe of the Week |
Who doesn't love a sheet pan meal!?
Thank you Genny Wheeler for this 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, February 9th, from 11:00am -1:00 pm at St. Mary Nativity Church,
706 N. Broadway, Joliet, IL 60435. The recollection 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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Join the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, in person or via livestream for song, quiet contemplation and inspired readings during the ecumenical Taizé Prayer service from 7-8 p.m. EST, on Tuesday, February 8th.
The service will take place in the Church of the Immaculate Conception at St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Each month, service takes place on the second Tuesday. Persons of all faith traditions are welcome to attend.
The hour-long service includes prayer, readings, beautiful music
and time for silence and reflection.
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