St. Paul the Apostle
Parish
www.stpauljoliet.com
815-725-1527 parishoffice@stpauljoliet.com
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Greetings!
How great was that picnic?!?! And Mass on the Grass- we are blessed to be able to have such a beautiful campus to worship outdoors in the many wonders of God's creations. It truly shows how our Parish can do anything when we get together and combine our
Love for God, talent and time.
Have a great weekend, and please let us know if we can assist you in any way. God Bless~
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Thank you to all our awesome Special persons who celebrated the school's Grandparents & VIP day this week! Special thanks to those who traveled across state lines to be here on this great day! |
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Religious Education has Begun! |
What a great group of kids and leaders for the 21-22 school year! It's gonna be a great year of in-person learning, prayer and growth! God bless our kids, their families and our volunteers.
There's still time to sign up and join this faith-filled and inspired community. Bring your kids, your grandkids, perhaps even a neighborhood child who is in your 'village.' Please call the parish office for more details at 815-725-1527.
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Catechetical Sunday this Weekend |
This weekend we offer special prayers of thanksgiving and recognition for all who teach and preach the catholic faith to others. St Paul's thanks our catechists, teachers, aides, ministers of the sacraments and all who support them in their tireless efforts to share our faith.
There will be a special blessing at all masses this weekend for all who serve as catechetical leaders across the Diocese.
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School is off to a great start~ |
SO much happening already this year in the school. We'll try to keep you all updated each week! |
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A Good Time was Had by All! |
We were truly blessed with a beautiful day to gather and worship! So many memories were made by many. Thank you to everyone who helped make our Parish Picnic 2021 so special and thank you to all who attended-we hope you had a great time. Until next year.... |
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LET'S TELL WILL COUNTY HOW GREAT ST PAUL'S IS... |
Let's let the whole community know we have the very best preschool and fish fry's in town!!! We'd appreciate a couple mins of your time to vote for St Paul's PRESCHOOL as the Best of Will County! Our Teachers & Aides are awesome, the curriculum is integrated and as with everything, all children are taught through the lens of faith!
And we KNOW our FISH FRY is the BEST IN WILL COUNTY!
You can vote for each program once a day through Sept 30!
THANKS FOR TAKING TIME TO LET OTHERS KNOW HOW BLESSED WE ARE AT ST PAUL'S!!!
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St Paul's Baseball is Rocking it Again! |
The St Paul’s Giants defeated the Rockdale Rams 10-0 in 5 innings on Wednesday night with flawless team defense and timely hitting.
Alex S pitched a complete game no hitter with 9 strike outs while going 3-3 with an rbi. In addition to Alex, the Giants had offensive contributions from Brady M (doubled/two rbis), Nathan P (single/two rbis), and Jacob G (singled/rbi). Mitch W and Nico G added to the offense with singles as well.
The Giants play the St Rays Rockets on Saturday at 10:00 at South Wilmington Junior High in the regional semifinal.
Good luck Giants!
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Creator of Heaven and Earth |
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Calling All Teachers...
If you or someone you know is looking for a great place to help teach some amazing kids -
St. Paul's is looking for Substitute Teachers.
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Our Parish Mass & Prayer Intentions ~ |
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MASS
INTENTIONS
Friday, September 17
Roger Nahas
Sat, September 18
The People of St. Paul
Brunch Lehman
Sun, September 19
8am Thomas Brown
10 am Bottino & Kero Families
Brunch Lehman
Monday, September 20
Andrew Pavnica
Tues, September 21
Christopher Abrant
Weds, September 22
The Intentions of the Celebrant
Thurs, September 23
Brunch Lehman
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PRAYER INTENTIONS
Josephine Allegretti
Irene Bedeski
Britney Breseman
Norine Ceplecha
Matthew Connor
Isaiah Cwik
Bill DeLaurenti
Lisa Fulla
Mary Beth Gracey
Monica Hernandez
Sr. Norma Janssen
Kenneth Kelch
Daniel Kero
Constance Kozikowski
Fr James Lennon
Helen Locher
Warren Lonzo
Helen Malinowski
Mary Maloney
Sheila Mellor
Mary Meyer
Jeanine Piscotti
Val Rand
Rebecca Ruggiero
Joann Sulaica
Rebecca Tako
Alley Varela
James Weglewski
Kenneth Welch
Adlar Williams
Lois Yakich
Norbert Zelinski
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Please continue to pray for our parishioners in need of prayers at this time.
If there is someone you would like to add to the prayer list, please
contact the Parish Office at 815-725-1527 or email parishsec@stpauljoliet.com
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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.
Suzanne McDonnell
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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
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Summer Recipe of the Week |
Chocolate lovers look no further! Chocolate sheet cake with homemade icing. Thank you Mary Vogt for this heavenly recipe!
Still a few cookbook copies available in the parish office for a donation to Chipata.
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Part-time Maintenance Custodian – St. Mary Nativity Church, Joliet, Il
St. Mary Nativity Church is now accepting applications for a part-time, non-benefitted Maintenance Custodian. The person in this position is responsible for performing general maintenance tasks including janitorial, completing work orders, maintaining the grounds at St. Mary Nativity and Holy Cross parishes. This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor. This is an hourly position; hourly rate is commensurate knowledge and experience. Proficient knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and appliance repair with hands on experience. High school diploma or equivalent; college and/or trade school preferred. Relevant certification (OSHA) strongly preferred. To view a full job description, visit www.dioceseofjoliet.org. Please send resume and references to Mary Nemanich at mnemanich@smncs.com.
Full-time Administrative Assistant – St. Mary Nativity Parish, Joliet, Il
St. Mary Nativity Parish is seeking candidates for employment as an administrative assistant. The administrative assistant will be responsible for staffing the front desk, answering phones and the main door, maintaining sacramental and parishioner records, gathering information for upcoming sacramentals, secretarial assistance for the pastor and parish ministries, managing the parish calendar, and editing the parish bulletin. Additional responsibilities also include maintaining the Protecting God’s Children (PGC), files, the parish website and the Electronic Message Board. Candidates must have good communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team in coordination with parish staff. This position requires the desire and ability to support the mission of the Catholic Church. Office experience is required, including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Publisher. Experience with the Diocese of Joliet software platforms is an asset. High school diploma required; some higher education is desirable. Fluency in Spanish is an asset, though not a requirement. Must support the mission, philosophy, objectives and policies of St. Mary Nativity Parish and the Diocese of Joliet. This exempt position is full-time and benefited. Please email resume and cover letter including references to Fr. Jerome Kish via email at frkish@outlook.com or mail to Fr. Jerome Kish, 706 N. Broadway, Joliet, IL 60435.
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