NOTES FOR OCTOBER 26, 2023 | |
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News & Notes with Fr. Pete Jankowski
What a Great Fall Fellowship!
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Feel free to contact Fr. Pete at email pjankowski@yahoo.com. If you have an emergency, please contact Fr. Pete at (815) 685-1359 | |
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Kim Emerson and the teachers and children of St. Anne’s Religious Education Program hosted a Fall Fellowship Event for our parents last Sunday, October 22 at the church and hall. By far, this was the largest Mass crowd we hosted at either parish during the month of October – ONE-HUNDRED-EIGHTY-EIGHT (188) souls were in attendance! At the Mass, we re-dedicated the church after all its upgrades (painting and carpeting, etc.). We blessed and commissioned our adult catechists for their FANTASTIC service to the community and we celebrated all things religious education after the Mass.
Below, we offer two video tributes of the Fall Fellowship – a musical tribute from the day and pictures of the event overlaying the homily I offered on behalf of the parish on October 22 and the commissioning and blessing of our parents and catechists. Thanks to all who helped with the Fellowship – what a fantastic group of volunteers!!!
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Video Highlights of St. Anne's Fall Fellowship - Oct 22, 2023 | |  |
Homily & Blessing of Catechists St. Anne's Fall Fellowship | |
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UPDATE ON ST. PAT'S RELIGIOUS EDUCATION...
On October 25, some members of our Religious Education Team at St. Patrick’s (John Rehmer, Silvia Tejada, Ema Elvir and Jim Meyer) met to discuss the space issue at the church – with so many kids in our program, we realized that we needed to get creative concerning where the kids meet. Unless someone wishes to gift us with a million dollars to build classrooms behind our church (which one parishioner suggested!!! Yikes!!!), we are hoping to provide a solution to this wonderful crisis by January. Silvia Tejada has volunteered to offer adult catechesis for our parents while the kids are in session. We will keep you updated on the direction we take on this “problem” (and what a problem to have!!!).
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As was the case last week, our bulletins this weekend (which you can access by clicking the links below) highlight some of the charitable activities on which we will be focusing this next month which include, but are not limited to...
- Angel Tree Gifts for the Needy
- The Manteno Veterans Home Collection for Veterans' Day
- Thanksgiving Food Drive for Our Respective Food Pantries
- Poinsettia Orders for Advent & Christmas
- Time & Talent Forms
Yes... the bulletins could be bound this weekend into books, they are so large!!!
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To conclude this "Month for Life" at the Border Town Parishes, I (Fr. Pete Jankowski) will be praying a Rosary for Life outdoors (weather permitting) at both Parishes on Saturday - October 28 at the following times...
The "Rosary for Life" Will be Prayed at...
St. Anne's Pavilion on October 28 at 12:00 noon
St. Patrick's Grotto on October 28 at 3:00 p.m. Included with this Rosary for Life will be the re-dedication of our Grotto and newly renovated Academy Gym & Community Center
AND FINALLY… Many businesses in our area offered services to St. Patrick’s as part of a “Service Raffle” at our Parish Picnic on September 24. As the Service Raffle was not announced at the picnic (this is what happens when the priest gets COVID and cannot attend his own picnic!), we are offering these services in this week’s bulletin. If anyone wishes to utilize these services, St. Patrick’s receives the money from each project to help the parish with its debt and projects. Please call the office if you are interested in utilizing these services (we will only accept the first caller to utilize these services).
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BUY YOUR TICKET FOR OUR DECEMBER DRAWING!!! | |
HIGHLIGHTS FROM ST. PATRICK'S COMMUNITY PICNIC | |
FR. PETE'S HOMILIES AT THE MARIAN PILGRIMAGE SITES OF EUROPE | |
From September 6-15, Pilgrims from the Border Town Parishes Visited Marian Shrines in Medjugorje, Fatima and Lourdes. Below are the four homilies that Fr. Pete preached at these holy sites. Included with the homilies are video highlights of the holy sites the pilgrims visited. | |
Homily Preached about Tour in Medjugorje (Preached at Ss. Peter & Paul Church in Barcelona, Spain) | | |
Homily Preached about Fatima
at the Steyler Hotel Chapel in Fatima, Portugal
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FIRST Homily Preached at the Crypt Chapel - Our Lady of Lourdes Cathedral - Lourdes, France | | |
SECOND Homily Preached at the Crypt Chapel - Our Lady of Lourdes Cathedral, France | |
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Registration for Religious Ed. Begins this Weekend in Church at St. Patrick's and on September 10 at St. Anne's!
We have included Religious Education Registration Forms here in the Notes; you can also stop by the office to pick up the forms. RE Meets at both parishes on Sunday mornings – starting at 8:30 a.m. at Pat’s (starting September 10) and at 10:00 a.m. at St. Anne’s (starting September 24). For students in Religious Education, two years of formation are required to receive First Communion and Confirmation. The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) begins in October with David Surprenant and Ana Rivas – any student aged 14 and over can sign up for RCIA, which is a one-year program, leading to the sacraments on Easter Weekend. Remember – confirmation is required for any young lady who wishes to celebrate their Quinceañera in church.
Registration
Formas de Registración
RCIA
Because of the power outage at St. Patrick’s last weekend, we ended up moving our wedding service etc. over to St. Anne’s (a smaller but newly painted church that very nicely fit the crowd that attended). Because we were at St. Anne’s for the Mass, we tried recording their wedding with our new video camera system (you can watch the video below).
In case you have not figured this out, since we have the capabilities now of recording special services (Quinceañeras, Weddings, etc.), this and the fact that both parishes have a hall to celebrate receptions and two wonderful campuses to take pictures etc., you might wish to pass the word that both parishes are like a “one stop experience” for the sacraments – a family can celebrate everything at one place!
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Also because of the power outage, we realize the reason why both halls are so important to our small communities. The governments from the county, state and federal levels offer Grant Money for small towns like ours to upgrade and preserve what we have. Both parish halls could benefit from free-standing generators, parking lots and air conditioning. One industrious parishioner wrote me the following for our consideration…
I went to the website you provided for the USDA Grants and Loan program. I found that our gym at St. Patrick’s may qualify for a grant because it is a Community Center. In addition, the Hall at St. Anne’s may qualify for funds as well because the facility is being used for a food pantry. The information states that funding priorities are for communities with a population of 5,500 or less also that individuals should contact their State Director to apply and discuss their particular situation: Each state has their own individual office to contact.
Writing grants is a specialized skill; I can do this for the parishes but if anyone knows of a person who has experience with this particular discipline, please contact our office.
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Mass for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Celebrated at St. Anne's Church - St. Anne, IL
The importance of Time, Talent and Treasure is to get EVERY PERSON invested in building the Body of Christ. Using this year's Community Picnic as the basis for this homily, Fr. Pete emphasizes the importance of welcoming every person into the community and making them feel necessary and worthwhile in the body of Christ. Highlights are shared from the Community Picnic from September 23, 2023.
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BONUS MASS - All Saints' & All Souls' Day
Celebrated at St. Anne's Chapel - St. Anne, IL
Remembering those who have died at our parishes this last year, Fr. Pete also references "The Litany of Saints" which is offered on behalf of those who are baptized, ordained or have died in the faith. The video concludes with an explanation of why All Saints' Day is so important in the life of faith.
ON-SITE Masses will take place on the following dates and times...
St. Anne's Church - COMBINED ALL SAINTS'
& ALL SOULS' MASS ON NOVEMBER 1 AT 5:00 P.M.
St. Patrick's Church - BILINGUAL COMBINED ALL SAINTS'
& ALL SOULS' MASS ON NOVEMBER 1 AT 7:00 P.M.
St. Patrick's Church - ALL SOULS' DAY
MASS ON NOVEMBER 2 AT 9:15 A.M.
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UPCOMING PROJECTS AT ST. PATRICK'S | |
One of our seniors has taken it upon themself to take courses on writing grants. The US Government offers millions of dollars of grants that are accessible for those who apply for them. Since both parish halls are seen as "Community and Emergency Centers" by our respective cities, we need help in getting generators and internet on our properties to help the cities... and us!!! ... in our efforts to serve the people of our area. | |
ST. ANNE NOVENA - JULY 17-26, 2023 | |
ST. PATRICK'S / ST. ANNE'S
PHOTO DIRECTORIES
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Thanks to Ruth Sparenberg, Anne Andrade & Joanne Hermann for assembling, scanning and editing the follow Photo Directories from the Church History of St. Patrick's and St. Anne's Churches! | |
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The Holy Father provides a wonderful opportunity to receive an Apostolic Blessing for Birthdays, Baptisms, First Communions, Confirmations, Weddings, Religious Professions, Ordinations and Anniversaries of these sacraments. | | |
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For weddings and such, Fr. Pete offers a special blessing on the first Sunday weekend of each month and is willing to purchase an Apostolic Blessing for anyone who asks (and if he can afford it... since he pays out of pocket!!!).
If you are interested in receiving an Apostolic Blessing, you can do so by clicking the link below or by calling the parish offices.
CLICK HERE TO ORDER YOUR OWN APOSTOLIC BLESSING!!!
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Parish Hotline... If you know of someone who is sick and in need of the sacraments or if you know someone who wishes a visit at the hospital or care facility, please contact the parish office or Fr. Pete Jankowski at (815) 685-1359.
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Fr. Pete offers the anointing of the sick at both parishes at the First Friday Masses every month (St. Patrick’s at 9:15 a.m. and St. Anne’s at 5:00 p.m. (English) and 7:00 p.m. (Spanish). | |
PULPIT ANNOUNCEMENTS THIS WEEKEND | |
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This is the last weekend to include the names of your deceased loved ones in our Book of the Dead, which is located at the back of the Church, in remembrance of those who have died this last year.
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St. Pat’s is sponsoring its “100 Bricks for Life!” Promotion, in honor of Rite to Life Month.
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We continue our “December Drawing” at St. Pat’s at St. Pat’s – 1000 tickets at $20 a piece. Please check the bulletin for further information.
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We pull our St. Patrick's 50/50 Collection Envelope Raffle This Weekend!
- Masses for All Saints' & All Souls' Day are as Follows...
St. Anne's Church - COMBINED ALL SAINTS'
& ALL SOULS' MASS ON NOVEMBER 1 AT 5:00 P.M.
St. Patrick's Church - BILINGUAL COMBINED ALL SAINTS'
& ALL SOULS' MASS ON NOVEMBER 1 AT 7:00 P.M.
St. Patrick's Church - ALL SOULS' DAY
MASS ON NOVEMBER 2 AT 9:15 A.M.
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KEEP UPDATED WITH OUR PARISH BULLETINS!!! | |
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To View St. Patrick's Bulletin for
October 29, 2023
CLICK HERE!
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To View St. Anne's Bulletin for
October 29, 2023
CLICK HERE!
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PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK: Mary Kay Blankestyn, Ashley & Jesse Childress, Guadalupe Maria De Leon, Austin Fuhrmann, Ron Gall, Joel Hart, Karen Hensa, Joanne McCracken, Marilyn Peterson, Joanne Prather, Evelyn Provost, Ruth Sparenberg, Cynthia Vickery, Gary Witherall... and all those on our sick list.
At St. Anne's... Eva Bell, Paula Bertrand, Lola Billings, Duane Blanchette, Cheryl Boswell, Patrick Burns, Cindy Capriotti, Jesse & Ashley Childress, Abraham Daily, Tom Dandurand, Aria Dionne, Carol Futcher, Raelynn Garrett, Jack Houk, Val Lagacy, Bentley Lottinville, Linda Miramontes and John Wojnowski.
At St. Patrick's... P. Anderson, N. Atkinson, R. Bailey, D. Barth, Beedle Family, D. Brown, W. Bukowski, B & E. Coffman, S. Conner, M & D Cousin, M. Cruz, A. Delaney, D. Demack, M. Dionne, J. Dobbins, E. Duke, D. Dunlap, G. Field, C. Fritz, R. Gall, J. Grill, R. Harper, J. Hibbs, D. Hiller, C. Jones, L. Kane, R. Kazee, A. Kijewski, L. Lee, L. Leranth, E. Lopez, B. Love, J. Marcotte, W. Marten, L. McNulty, L. Mercado, R & V Morse, C. Ortman, D. Petronio, M. Peterson, C. Piec, C. Provost, E. Provost, R. Rehmer, P. Reising, D. Roberts, B. Ryan, A. Schaff, J. Schopf. Schmied, K. Simpson, B. Siwicki, B. Spagnola, M. Tolbert, M. Tolmer, H. Tousignant, M. Velazquez, C. Vickery, M. Williams, M. Witherspoon, S. Young, A. Zimmerman, M & L Zink and G. Zokal.
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Fr. Pete Jankowski posts his homilies online at the parish website for those who wish to keep up with the gospel message each week.
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PARISH REGISTRATION FORMS | |
FR. PETE'S TELEVISION SERIES | |
CLICK HERE to watch Fr. Pete’s Twelve Part Series “Stories on the Journey,” Broadcast on Shalom World TV! | |
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BOOK, BRICK & PEW DEDICATION PROGRAM | |
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For only $100, you can dedicate a brick to someone special at St. Patrick's Outdoor Grotto (where the Our Lady of Lourdes Outdoor Masses are celebrated)!!!
(815) 472-2864
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For only $25, you can dedicate a Journeysongs Pew Book from either parish. Please call (815) 472-2864 (St. Patrick's) or (815) 427-8265 (St. Anne's) for more information! | | |
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