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GOD BLESS & GODSPEED BROTHERS ALPHONSUS & CHARLES!!!!
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Then the king will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father. Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me.’
Then the righteous will answer him and say, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? When did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? When did we see you ill or in prison, and visit you?’
And the king will say to them in reply, ‘Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.’ – Mt 25: 34-40
After FIFTY-THREE YEARS OF SERVICE to Good Shepherd Manor, serving those wonderful men with special needs, Brothers Alphonsus Brown and Charles Pratt will be honored at their Mass of Thanksgiving before they retire from active ministry ion Momence and enjoy the company and living with the other brothers in their community in Albuquerque, NX. I have implored our faithful to skip the weekend Masses at the local parishes and join us to honor them at this Mass, held at Good Shepherd Manor on September 29 at 2:00 p.m. (or you can attend two Masses on the weekend – that might also be good for the soul!). Both Kristen Stockle and Erin Richey from the Manor have been putting in the extra time to offer appreciation for the kind of ministry that very much follows the mandate of Matthew 25 to serve “the least of my brothers,” who, in reality, are the most treasured by God.
I do not know these two good souls nearly as well as those who have served with Brothers Charles & Alphonsus for the last half century. What I know of them is an encounter of a type of love that quietly has been offered in so many different ways that models the mandate of Matthew 6, which both Alphonsus and Charles “do in secret” but is a shining example of faith which all of us should model in our respective vocations.
I have included an article and a couple of YouTube Videos about their good work below. Good Shepherd Manor also has a Facebook Page, which I encourage you all to subscribe and read.
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The Purpose of Good Shepherd Manor | |
High Quality & Compassionate Care | |
To maintain a Catholic presence at the Manor, I will do what I can to serve as their chaplain and serve on their Board of Directors. God bless Brothers Charles and Alphonsus for their good and faithful work! Have a blessed and well-deserved retirement! | |
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Over at St. Patrick’s Church in Momence, some of our senior members of the parish had difficulty moving old tables around in the basement of the church. Thanks to a wonderful donation from the Club Ninja Dojo and Melissa Potempa, we were able to take seventy-five chairs from the dojo and put them downstairs in our parish hall. Thanks to some wonderful anonymous donors, we were able to buy THIRTY new tables to replace the old, broken heavy ones that have been donated to various causes and replaced with lighter “lifetime” tables. (Since we are at it, THANK YOU to another anonymous donor who provided funds to the St. Anne Food Pantry for TWENTY Lifetime tables that are used twice a month to serve the needy of St. Anne!!!.)
I also have been getting a workout blessing homes, celebrating sacraments and anniversaries throughout the area (especially in the Pembroke Township - my car gets layered in the dust from the unpaved roads A LOT!). The pictures in the GIF above reflect the table donations and some of the ministries offered at the parish during September.
And finally... Happy Birthday,
Secretary EXTRAORDINARIO Ema Elvir!!!
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REFLECTIONS ON THE ST. PAT'S COMMUNITY PICNIC | |
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On September 15, two students from the University of St. Francis attended the St. Patrick’s Community Picnic as part of their ongoing college formation. Both Michelle Valencia (from Fr. Pete’s “Theology of Death & Dying” course) and Anna Jakubiec (from Fr. Pete’s “Hispanic Ministry” Course) were asked to write reflections from their experience at the Border Town. Below are their reflections, both in English and in Spanish.
CLICK HERE to Read the Reflections in English
CLICK HERE to Read the Reflections in Spanish
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Your Susie Pansa "Moment of Zen" at St. Patrick's Community Picnic...
Besides torturing Fr. Pete's Poor Dog Gabby (who seems more desperate
than ever for belly rubs)
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One example among a zillion that took place on September 15. Reports have come in that a poor child who purchased a hamburger at the picnic… DROPPED THE HAMBURGER IN THE GRASS!!! Faithful steward Susie Pansa would have none of this and made sure that the child got a new hamburger. Susie owes the parish ten tickets (or we owe Susie a BIG THANK YOU!!!). | |
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On-Site Bilingual Mass
for the Community Picnic
Celebrated at the Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto
of St. Patrick's Church - Momence, IL
Faithful from the area join the St. Patrick's Community on a wonderful day of prayer, praise and FUN! Thanks to Ema Elvir for coordinating the event and everyone who helped make this event a highlight for the year!!!
Fr. Pete's homily focuses on all the wonderful growth that has taken place at our Border Town Communities over the last six years and the mandate for us to grow according to God's plan, not ours. Included in the homily are highlights from the Community Picnic on September 15, 2024.
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MAJOR PRIZE WINNERS AT THE COMMUNITY PICNIC | |
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50/50 Raffle
First Prize ($6,750): Mike Lomberger (who donated $1,000 back to the parish!)
Second Prize ($500): Dorothy Griswold
Third Prize ($250): Lupe Hernandez
TV Winner
"Chuck" (Diane Marcotte
got him the prize)
John Deere Children's Pack
Mary Jo Boicken
Blackstone Grill
Bailey Boicken
Yeti Cooler
Diane Marcotte
The small gift baskets were won by Joe Bravo, Tracey Sauer, Fernando Melendez and "Jeff C" (who won THREE baskets!)
THANKS TO ALL WHO HELPED US MAKE THE COMMUNITY PICNIC THE GREAT SUCCESS THAT IT WAS!!!
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THANK YOU, BISHOP
CHRISTOPHER GLANCY, CSV!!!
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Bishop Glancy was our guest celebrant and homilist at our Masses on Sunday, September 22. Bishop Glancy will return each month through January to help at our weekend Masses and at our Guadalupe Mass for the las Mañanitas Mass at St. Patrick’s on December 12) as well as all the Masses on January 4-5 and 11-12.
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MORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR EUCHARISTIC ADORATION | |
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After speaking with St. Anne Parishioner and Organist Trevor Runyon, we have decided to offer Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at St. Anne's after the 5:00 p.m. Masses on Wednesday in October until 7:00 p.m.. At the end of the Mass, Fr. Pete will hear Confessions until all are heard.
During his five plus years at St. Anne's, this is the first time that the faithful have asked for this particular devotion, which we are most glad to offer the faithful. Here are the times for adoration at both parishes...
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
NOW TAKES PLACE AT ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH IN MOMENCE, IL EVERY WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY FROM 9:45-11:00 A.M.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
WILL TAKE PLACE AT
ST. ANNE'S CHURCH EVERY
WEDNESDAY NIGHT IN OCTOBER
FROM 5:30 - 7:00 P.M.
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION FORMS | |
CATECHISM CLASSES ARE RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN FIRST COMMUNION, CONFIRMATION OR THE RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS. BOTH PARISHES WILL BE STARTING THE REGISTRATION PROGRAM IN EARNEST ON THE WEEKEND OF AUGUST 24-25. CLICK BELOW TO SIGN UP ONLINE OR CONTACT THE OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION. | |
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MASS FOR THE 26th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Celebrated at St. Patrick's Church - Momence, IL
It is said that if you attend any given Mass that the same priest (or deacon) celebrates each week, you pretty much get a good idea as to what themes on which the priest (or deacon) focuses. In Fr. Pete's case, he returns to the themes of welcome, hospitality, faith, hope and love, which the communities he serves have offered to those in the Border Town and the wonderful results from offering such welcome and hospitality.
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UPCOMING PROJECTS
AT ST. PATRICK'S
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WE HAVE REDUCED OUR PARISH DEBT AT ST. PATRICK'S BY A FACTOR OF OVER $250,000 IN THE LAST TWO YEARS!!! | |
St. Patrick’s Church Debt finally is now just above $80,000 but we still have a bit to go. We talked about how that debt grew to over $330,000 and how our business managers have been able to reduce it by a factor of $250,000 in two years. Before we can get to the other side of our ledger at Pat’s (and think about parking lots, classrooms for our kids, etc.), this debt needs to be eradicated. Thanks for those who have helped us reduce our debt and please consider doing what you can to lowering it even further! | |
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 COMPLETED CEMETERY PROJECTS FOR BOTH ST. ANNE'S AND ST. PATRICK'S CEMETERIES | |
FR. PETE'S
2025 PILGRIMAGE TO FRANCE
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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). | |
KEEP UPDATED WITH OUR PARISH BULLETINS!!! | |
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To View St. Patrick's Bulletin for
September 29, 2024
CLICK HERE!
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To View St. Anne's Bulletin for
September 29, 2024
CLICK HERE!!
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PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR BELOVED DECEASED: Barbara Dhom (her funeral was held in 2013 and her burial will take place this Friday)
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK: June Burns, Guadalupe Maria De Leon, Cindy Gould, Joanne Hermann, Don Hout, Gustavo Lopez, Jesus Ariel Lopez, Evelyn Provost.. and all those on our sick list.
At St. Anne's... Eva Bell, Paula Bertrand, Lola Billings, Duane Blanchette, Cheryl Boswell, June Burns, Patrick Burns, Cindy Capriotti, Ashley & Jesse Childress, Abraham Daily, Tom Dandurand, Aria Dionne, Carol Futcher, Raelynn Garrett, Tommy Klonowski, Val Lagacy, Bentley Lottinville, Linda Miramontes, Josh Odelson, Ruth Sparenberg, John Wojnowski and Cynthia Vickery.
At St. Patrick's... P. Anderson, N. Atkinson, R. Bailey, D. Barth, Beedle Family, D. Brown, W. Bukowski, M. Cárdenas, P. Caro, 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, A. Fuhrmann, R. Gall, Tony & Adrianne Gallinaro, J. Grill, R. Harper, K. Hensa, J. Hibbs, D. Hiller, C. Jones, L. Kane, R. Kazee, A. Kijewski, Joe Kraus, L. Lee, L. Leranth, E. Lopez, B. Love, J. Marcotte, W. Marten, J. McCracken, L. McNulty, L. Mercado, R & V Morse, C. Ortman, M. Peterson, C. Piec, M. Pontow, J. Prather, C. Provost, E. Provost, R. Rehmer, P. Reising, D. Roberts, B. Ryan, M. Saldaña A. Schaff, J. Schopf. D. Schmied, K. Simpson, B. Siwicki, B. Spagnola, M. Tolbert, M. Tolmer, H. Tousignant, M. Velazquez, C. Vickery, M. Williams, Gary Witherell, M. Witherspoon, S. Young, J. L. Zagal, 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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ITEMS FOR PURCHASE / DONATION TO HELP OUR PARISHES!!! | |
Call the Offices at (815) 472-2864 or (815) 427-8265 for more information... | |
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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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Greeting Cards of These Images are Now Available for Purchase in the Parish Office.
$25 for Books of Twenty...
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St. Patrick's
T-Shirts
$10 Each or
Three for $20
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St. Patrick's
or St. Anne's
Blessed Water / Oil
$2 a Bottle
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