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St. Paul the Apostle

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Greetings!

When the air went out in the Activity Center, the condensation from the extreme heat made the floors so slick we knew we had to move once again. Thank you to EVERYONE who made the move to the basement stress free! Whether you smiled at a hospitality minister last weekend, shared a beautiful memory of days gone by, sent a card to the office, or gave us tips on how we can tweak the space to make it best for us all, EVERYONE IS VERY MUCH APPRECIATED!!! THANK YOU for UNDERSTANDING!!!

Next week, Weds, June 29, is fast approaching. Come celebrate our Parish Feast Day starting at 6pm with Mass on the Grass in the grotto and a fun BBQ! If it's too hot or it rains, NO WORRIES! We will celebrate mass in the school basement. It's a great excuse not to have to cook supper that night and we promise to have you home while it's still light outside. And someone's going home with the TROPHY! Let us know at 815-725-1527 so we have plenty of food and.... ROOT BEER FLOATS!!!!!!!!!!!

Have a beautiful week and please let the parish office know if there is anything we can do for you. God bless ~

Our Thank You~

A huge thank you to all those who helped move the church not once but twice! And the second time on such short notice!! Not everyone is shown here. Our Thanks to the Entire Team and team leader, Shirley Jackson.

So now we go from "Jesus in the Gym" to "Blessings in the Basement."

This is why there is no other parish like St. Paul's! It doesn't matter where the celebration is, it's the people and the message!

Our Parish Ministries ~

All Masses this Summer in our

"ORIGINAL" Church ~ the Lower Level of the School

Extreme Makeover : Church Edition

This is the last week for the asbestos abatement. They sould be done by this Friday, June 24th and then lighting and painting begins! One step closer to being back in the church!!

Since we are still not able to go inside the church, here are some pictures from the first "Blessings in the Basement"...

Our first mass back in our Original Church in the Lower Level of the St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School. Many stories were shared as wonderful memories were relived in the hearts of so many. Father Mark reminds us we are Christ’s tabernacle.

Corpus Christi 2022

Fr Mark asked for a show of hands at all our masses of how many have worshipped, made sacraments, or served in our Original church. It was incredible to see all the smiles and the raised hands. St Paul’s has the best parishioners! The legacy and traditions are so strong and beautiful in this holy parish. Traditions give us the stability for new beginnings and new parishioners!

Corpus Christi procession was blessed and beautiful. A special thank you to all who walked in the procession and all who helped make it a success!

Adoration and Holy Hour

Join Deacon John on Tuesday, June 28th at 7pm in the basement for adoration and holy hour.

Adoration is a beautiful opportunity for yourself, for Our Lord, and for your peace. Let’s pray together in silent adoration with Benediction to close the evening at 8pm. All are welcome to come pray, breathe and love.

Save the Date!

Our 2nd Annual St Paul Feast Day Celebration is

Wednesday, June 29th.

Weather permitting we will celebrate this memorable evening with Mass on the Grass, a tasty BBQ and a couple of fun surprises.

Who's going to win the Trophy this year?!?!

It's BYOC (Bring Your Own Chair if you can.)

We ask that you please RSVP to the parish office at 815-725-1527 or parishoffice@stpauljoliet.com so there is enough food for a great evening. If you'd like to bring your favorite dessert to share, we'd all LOVE that!

Life's Short~ Eat Dessert First!

Confessions started in the parish office on Saturday, June 11th.

As in the church, this peaceful and holy time will still be offered at 8:30am hosted by our lovely Hospitality Ministers, with Fr Mark hearing confessions either Face-to-Face or Private.

Come experience the release and joy this precious sacrament offers to us.

Homebound Ministers of Care

When you or someone you know requires Communion brought to them, please consider allowing one of our Homebound Ministers of Care to serve you. This beautiful ministry of volunteers are honored to serve by bringing Christ to someone who desires Him. Please call the parish office at 815-725-1527 for more information and to be put in touch with our blessed Ministers. Let’s Pray Together.

If you would like to serve in this selfless ministry r would like more information, please call the parish office.

These Are a Few of My Favorite Things!

Over the summer months you will be hearing from our very own St. Paul the Apostle students. Each week you will be able to see some of their favorite things about being a St. Paul Giant! #weteachmore!!

“My favorite thing about St. Paul’s is we have good sports teams. Another reason is we have awesome teachers! We always help when people are down.” B.M.-5^th Grade

“I love gym class!” E.C.-1^st Grade

“Something I like best about St. Paul’s is how kind and helpful the staff is including the teachers, the counselors, the office ladies, and the janitors. They are all so helpful to us kids and are always so kind to everyone. I feel that they make our school more like a home.” D.C.-7^th Grade

Our Parish Mass & Prayer Intentions ~

Prayer Intentions

Josephine Allegretti

Jerry Briick

Dorothy A. Brown

Robert Corcoran

Isaiah Cwik

Bill DeLaurenti

John Finnegan

Ken Graham

Mary Beth Gracey

John Horvatin

Sr. Norma Janssen

Kenneth Kelch

Beverly Kero

Daniel Kero

Constance Kozikowski

Dr. Dale Layman

Helen Malinowski

Mary Meyer

Tom Murray

Joan McClintock

Annette Nigro

Mary Ann Oetter

Marilyn Thompson

Murphy White

Christy Widlak

Lois Yakich

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.

Liturgical Ministry Schedule

Saturday, June 25th & Sun, June 26th:

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

(* Lead Hospitality Minister)

6/25, 4:30 pm

Lector

Jim Roolf

Hospitality

Edward Pultorak*

Rick Klimek

Tena Klimek

Sr. Ordelia Klok

Nancy Paquet

Ron Paquet

EMHC

Linda Jenco

Julia Pultorak

6/26, 8:00 am

Lector

Ed Dollinger

Hospitality

Linda Deiss*

Kristen Ardaugh

Leon Briick

Gail Crobie

Christine Englehart

Marian Heinzel

Ginna Jones

Ron Jones

EMHC

Anne Prock

Mary Ann Schwerha

6/26, 10:00 am

Lector

Jeanie Pavnica

Hospitality

Sue Swarthout*

Carol Allen

Annette DeLaurenti

Patricia Gimbel

Robert Hobbs

Jacquelyn Klika

Jay Ormins

Matthew Ormins

EMHC

Sunny Hobbs

John Klika

Our Parish Blessings ~

Around the Diocese ~

There will be a Day of Recollection for Women on Wednesday,

July 13th, from 11:00am -1:00 pm at Holy Cross Church,

830 Elizabeth St., Joliet, IL 60435.

The recollection, led by Fr. Jerome Kish, 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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