St. Paul the Apostle
Parish
www.stpauljoliet.com
815-725-1527 parishoffice@stpauljoliet.com
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From the Martha & Mary gospel reading last week to St Mary Magdalene feast day on Friday, we have many examples of pure faith in Jesus' lifetime. I've often wondered if it would have been easier or harder to believe that Jesus of Nazareth was the promised Christ while he was alive. 2000 years ago he had been so very present, so very touchable. But 2000 years later we have the beauty of hindsight. Is it easier to believe now with all the Saints and Traditions from which to grow our own faith after His resurrection?
His presence is still so very near today ~ if we believe. How many times have we marveled at 'coincidences' or random unexplained occurrences rather than seeing the GOD MOMENT in it all? GOD MOMENTS are Christ's gifts to us, reminders that HE IS THE TRUTH!
Quick 'GOD MOMENT' story to share with the Renovation: we had a massive 5000lb lift that was dead in the middle of the church for over a week. Seems nothing anyone said was getting results to get this thing removed. Last Friday, while on a last nerve, a call was made to the lift company, it was transferred 3 times and finally landed with a woman in Sugar Grove who was once again 'promising' that the lift would be moved as 'soon' as the new $17K battery arrived. Once she realized it was unlikely we would be hanging up the phone until we had a definitive answer, she came back 20 mins later and said she'd have it out by the end of the day for us. FINALLY! We were SO appreciative! As she was hanging up the phone, she said she could picture St Paul's in her mind's eye because she had been married here 35 years ago!
GOD MOMENT!!
After 2 tow trucks and some terrazzo lubricant, that lift was literally dragged out last Friday. The replacement lift worked all the way up to getting it in place directly in front of the altar before that one failed to operate as well. All's well that ends well, the lift started working Tuesday (only to find out it didn't actually reach the ceiling over the altar.) Thank goodness for the capital campaign committee and our very own Bob Kramerich for staying of top of this entire project!
However you chose to enjoy this day, have a beautiful week full of your own GOD MOMENTS! Please let the parish office know if there is anything we can do for you. God bless ~
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A huge thank you to Smith Painting Services out of Coal City for being dedicated & professional all while creating a positive & memorable experience! Our Church never looked so good! |
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We're very thankful that we are finally able to proceed on the repair of the back parking lot. Thank you for your patience on this as it proved to be a bigger project that any of us initially envisioned. The project includes tearing up and replacing portions of our concrete, curbing and asphalt necessary to repair the electrical cords under the parking lot.
What this means is that we can not use the back parking lot starting 7/25. Handicap entrance will still be available through the FRONT of the GYM Entrance, Door "C."
We apologize for this inconvenience during the repair. We hope to be completed by 8/12. Thank you for your patience!
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Let Your Light Shine & Dance! |
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SUNDAY, AUG 28 11am - 2pm
Alumni Picture at 2pm!
Fun, Food, Games & Celebration!
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Adoration
Please join Deacon John on Tuesday, July 26th
at 7pm for Adoration in the school basement church.
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.
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Take Me Out to the Ballgame...
If you thought you missed your chance to go to Joliet Slammers game with St. Paul's....good news! 4 tickets were donated for this Friday's game at 6:30pm. Please call the parish office if you would like these 4 tickets.
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It’s Time to Register for our Religious Education Program!
Classes meet on Monday evenings from 5:45-7:00 p.m. If you have missed a sacrament, now is the perfect time to return to our parish to receive those sacraments. Families may begin the registration process online by going to our website www.stpauljoliet.com/registration. We are also going to have on-site registration on Friday, August 12, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. in our Ministry Center. If you bring a new family with you who registers for our program, you and that new family will each receive a $25.00 discount on your tuition. Our Religious Education Program begins on Monday, September 12th, 2022, at 5:45 p.m. As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call us at 815-725-1527 or email: reoffice@stpauljoliet.com. We can’t wait to see you!
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Extreme Makeover : Church Edition
RENO WEEK 6: Stairway to Heaven?!? Nope, just scaffolding up to finish the sanctuary & balcony ceilings, lighting replacement continues on schedule both in the main body and above the altar, painting continues and moving on to stain the doors and trim. And…. some of the lights got delivered! Yay!!!! Flooring has started also! Renovation and renewal in our Hearts and building! Let Your Light Shine Upon Us!
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Weekly Children's Bulletins! |
We now have weekly children’s bulletins. These engaging, bible-based worksheets are sure to grab your kids’ attention each week. The activities reinforce the weekly readings with Dot-to-Dots, Word Searches, Seek-&-Finds and more! Please find them at the back of the church. We have crayons out for the children as well. We will not be offering crayons when we go back into the newly renovated church. #saveournewlypaintedwalls |
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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 going to church every Wednesday, because going to mass you get the body and blood of Christ.” O.J.-4th Grade
“My favorite thing about St. Paul’s are the teachers and the staff. They are very caring and thoughtful. They always put their students before themselves.” L.R.-5th Grade
“I like going to recess the best.” O.H.-Kindergarten
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Calling All Angels...
You're invited to bring your green thumb, favorite seeds/flowers, tools and gardening tips to share! Gardening brings us closer to nature and God, and it allows us to breathe while enjoying the company of others. If you are interested in helping make our church as beautiful on the outside as the people are on the inside, please contact the parish office. We would love an hour of your time once or every week.
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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.
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Did You Know ~ St Paul Version |
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Did you know about, or did you ever use, the confessional located in the back hallway to the sacristy? These are through the sacristy entrance door off the canopy side. They are now used for storage. |
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Our Parish Mass & Prayer Intentions ~ |
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MASS
INTENTIONS
Sunday, July 24th
8am James & Erma Trent
10am Edward Secko
Monday, July 25th
Christopher Abrant
Tuesday, July 26th
Hary & Julia Bourg
Wednesday, July 27th
Maeve Burke
Thursday, July 28th
Intentions of the Celebrant
Friday, July 29th
The People of St. Paul
Saturday, July 30th
Guardalabene & Muriello Family
Kenneth Kowall
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Kim Bach
Jerry Briick
Dorothy A. Brown
Robert Corcoran
Bill DeLaurenti
John Finnegan
Lindsay Gamino
Ken Graham
Sr. Norma Janssen
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Beverly Kero
Daniel Kero
Constance Kozikowski
Milly Laux
Dr. Dale Layman
Helen Malinowski
Mary Meyer
Tom Murray
Joan McClintock
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Joanne Nahas
Annette Nigro
Mary Ann Oetter
Rebecca Ruggiero
Linda Strysik
Marilyn Thompson
Murphy White
Christy Widlak
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.
Josephine Allegretti
Mary Beth Gracey
Kenneth Kelch
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Liturgical Ministry Schedule
Saturday, July 23rd and Sunday, July 24th
Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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7/23, 4:30 pm
Lector
Liz Freund
Hospitality
Peter Wilda*
Rick Klimek
Tena Klimek
Sr. Ordelia Klok
Nancy Paquet
Ron Paquet
EMHC
Julia Pultorak
Edward Pultorak
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7/24, 8:00 am
Lector
Linda Deiss
Hospitality
Anne Theobald*
Leon Briick
Christine Englehart
Marian Heinzel
Ginna Jones
Ron Jones
Frank Theobald
EMHC
Pat Stroud
Anne Theobald
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7/24, 10:00 am
Lector
Tanya Rand
Hospitality
Sue Swarthout*
Carol Allen
Annette DeLaurenti
Robert Hobbs
Sunny Hobbs
Jaquelyn Klika
John Klika
Jay Ormins
Matthew Ormins
EMHC
Bill Bayci
Patricia Gimbel
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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.
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