May 12 - St. Paul the Apostle Church - Diocese of Joliet

ST PAUL
THE APOSTLE
Catholic Church
and School
18 Woodlawn,
Joliet, Illinois 60435
815-725-1527
www.stpauljoliet.com
May 12, 2013

St. Paul the Apostle
Parish Office: 815-725-1527
Parish Fax 815-730-9907
School: 815-725-3390
Religious Education 815-725-6927
Youth Ministry: 815-730-8599
RCIA (Roberta Lemke) 815-725-1403
Parish Email: stpauljoliet@sbcglobal.net
Rev. Gregory Rothfuchs, Pastor
Rev. John Belmonte, S.J., Resident
Rev. James Lennon, Weekend Celebrant
Deacon William Bevan, III
Deacon John Freund
Lynne Passarella, Parish Secretary
Denise Rowan, Business Manager
Mary K. Robbins, Principal
Sr. Karen Marie Lanigan, O.S.F., D.R.E.
Jeremy Hylka, Liturgical and Youth Minister
Tanya Rand, Dean of Devel.&Mrktg.
Raymond Kaufmann, Director of Music
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Saturday, May 11
7:30PM Dr. Vincent DiGiulio
by: R. DiGiulio
Eugene Malone
by: Friends
Sunday, May 12
7:30AM Agnes Furdek
by: M/M Tom Ibler
9:00AM The People of St. Paul the Apostle
10:30AM William A. Crossen by: M. L. Crossen
Monday, May 13
7:30AM Jack Meyers by: Marilyn Budde
Tuesday, May 14
8:30AM Ann & Earl Maddus
by: Fredericks Family
Wednesday, May 15
7:30AM Helen & Erwin Zehnder
Thursday, May 16
7:30AM Daniel & Agnes Maloney by: Mary Maloney
Friday, May 17
7:30AM William F. Brennan
by: N. Nemanich
Francis Murphy
by: Paulites
Saturday, May 18
4:30PM Phyllis Skeldon by: Jan & Jack Skeldon
Mary Mattson
by: C & G Ragusa
Next Sunday, May 19
7:30 AM Joan Spiezio by: M/M W. Theobald
9:00 AM George & Juliana Jurina by: E. Meyer
10:30 AM The People of St. Paul the Apostle
NEXT WEEKEND’S LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
TIME READERS EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS
Saturday, May 18
4:30 PM M. Schelgel/ D. Lennon R. Lemke, P. Wilda, C. Wilda, L. Jenco,
N. Pultorak, D. Lennon, J. Militello
Sunday, May 19
7:30 AM E. Dollinger/ K. Burla C. Schultz, P. Stroud, S. Stukel, M.A. Schwerha,
J. Peceniak, C. Lukowski, T. Ciesla
9:00 AM R. Papp/ B. Papp T. Bailey, D. Bailey, J. Simpson, C. Sinwell,
P. Gimbel, D. Gross, M. Gross
10:30 AM C. Nowak/ M. Verive S. Hobbs, D. Fonza, B. Bodach, P. Bodach,
B. Bayci, R. DiGiulio, M. L. Crossen
Next Weekend’s Servers:
Saturday, May 18
4:30 PM L. Gregurich/ N Bartelt/ J Parfitt/ N Brozyna
Sunday, May 19
7:30 AM K Sears/ J Kollross/ J Scherf
9:00 AM P Picciolo/ J McGinnis/ C Castillo/ A Biasella
10:30AM E Molnar/ J Bolek/ A Simon/ G Sigler
Reflection on Stewardship
Embracing a simpler lifestyle
enables us to live more generously.
April 28,2013 $17, 101.00
(This amount includes Direct Donation)
Budgeted per week: $17,500.00.
Weekday Mass: Mon-Fri 7:30 AM (Tues, 8:30 AM during school year)
Saturday Vigil: 4:30 PM
Sunday Mass: 7:30,9:00,10:30 AM
Holy Day Masses: Variable-check bulletin.
Reconciliation: Sat 3-4 pm or by appointment.
Baptism: Usually 2nd Sunday of the month after 10:30am Mass. A preparation meeting for parents
is mandatory. Call the parish office for details
Weddings: Engaged parishioners must contact the parish office at least 6 mos. prior to intended
date, and before making any arrangements.
RCIA:
Classes from September to Easter for those interested in becoming Catholic.
Becoming a Parishioner: Please contact the parish office to register All Are Welcome!

Ascension of The
Lord
May 12, 2013
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
With the conclusion of the Easter Season quickly upon us, I would like to discuss the Great Commission Scene (found in Matthew
28) and the Ascension of Jesus Christ. Both stories hold deep significance not just for the Apostles some 2000 years ago, but for us
today as well.
Jesus called forth the eleven Apostles, His inner circle, to evangelize to all the world., taking place on a mountain and symbolic as
the ‘new Moses’. Even though they had been preaching and healing throughout the land, they were instructed by Jesus to not teach
to everyone until they witnessed the Resurrection. Now is the time, the Lord said, you have witnessed everything (this is similar to
someone teaching a class, you are not able to teach a subject until you have learned the material from start to finish). They are
ready to go out with His help and spread the Gospel to everyone, Gentile Salvation; to all nations. Jesus commissioned the first
disciples and for us, some 2000 years later, to proclaim the Good News, to be the light of the world, to be the salt of the earth, and
take up our crosses and follow Him. One of my favorite mottos correlates to this passage fairly well, coming from St. Francis of
Assisi: ‘preach the Gospel at all times, use words if necessary.’ What a statement that each of us needs to follow – be a disciple of
Christ, in both word and deed. Let us all heed the advice and call of Jesus Christ to evangelize and spread the Good News. Jesus,
our Lord, our Savior, and our Commander gave each of us a task – do it!
Jesus reaches His goal in returning to the Father, which we call the Ascension (celebrated forty days after Easter); at the Mount of
Olives. Jesus’ final apparition ends with the irreversible entry of His humanity into divine glory, symbolized by the cloud and by
Heaven, where He is seated from that time forward at God’s right hand. Jesus Christ, the head of the Church, precedes us into the
Father’s glorious kingdom so that we, the members of His Body, may live in the hope of one day being with Him forever. Jesus
Christ, having entered the sanctuary of Heaven once and for all, intercedes constantly for us as the mediator who assures us of the
permanent outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
It is interesting to note that the Ascension description is very brief, little is made of Christ’s return to Heaven, but rather of the separation
that now exists between Jesus and the world, and in particular with His disciples. The Apostles are to restore the kingdom and
Jesus Christ sits enthroned as king. The Ascension is a royal enthronement, not just a disappearance. Reigning from Heaven, Jesus
the King leaves His royal ministers on earth to handle the earthly affairs of the kingdom. During this separation the disciples (that
means us) are to work, actively spreading the Gospel and spreading the faith, in word and deed. It means not just being a casual
church member, but living it out every day of the week!
In Christ,
Jeremy Hylka

Parish News
St. Paul’s Youth Ministry
(FOLLOW)
New members are always welcome.
You must be confirmed and/or in high school!
Contact Youth Minister Jeremy Hylka at
815-730-8599 or stpaulsyouth@sbcglobal.net
Website: www.stpaulyouth.com
Facebook: St. Paul’s Youth Ministry Joliet
Rosary and Hang Out-Tues., May 14 – 4:00 to 5:00pm.
Nazareth Farm Meeting-Tues.May 21 from 5:00 -5:30pm.
FOLLOW Night-Tues., May 21 – Doors open at 5:30 for
hang out then our meeting from 6:30 to 9:00pm with OPEN
GYM.
GREAT AMERICA TRIP-Wed., June 5 forms and money
due May 21.
Totus Tuus High School Nights…June 17-22, contact our
office for registration.
Youth Leadership Conference is June 28-30 at Lewis University
– forms online due June 4.
TOTUS TUUS
June 16-21, 2013
Totus Tuus is a diocesan catechetical summer youth
program whereby seminarians and college students
travel throughout the summer proclaiming the Gospel
through Catechetical instruction, Mass, Confession,
games, fun and more!
Entering Grades 1-6 Entering Grades 7-12
Monday – Friday
Sunday - Thursday
9:00 AM to 2:30 PM 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Cost: $40 Cost: $10
Family Rate: $90 for 3 or more children grades 1-6
*All participants need to bring a box of cookies or crackers to share
*Grades 1-6 need to bring a bagged lunch & drink daily
To register or for more information please contact Sr. Karen Marie at
815-725-6927
Daily Mass at 11:15 AM – All are welcome!Totus Tuus T-Shirts
will be sold after Mass (June 15 & 16). $10/shirt
GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS
R.E.P. NEWS
In need of information about
Our Religious Education Program?
Please call the REP office at 815-725-6927
On Thursday, May 16, St. Paul's will hold a Protecting
God's Children seminar from 6:15 until 9 pm in A-4 in the
parish center. Anyone is welcome. Anyone wishing to
volunteer at St. Paul's School, REP, Youth Ministry or
Totus must be certified in this class. For more information
or to register, please call Sr. Karen Marie at 815-
725-6927.
Registration is ongoing for Totus Tuus, our summer
learning program for students in grades K-12. This will
take place from June 16-21. For more information, contact
Sr. Karen.
Registration continues for the 2013-14 REP school
year. There are openings in K-8. Please call the Religious
Education Office for more information.
How would you like to
be a Reader and/or Extraordinary
Minister for our
parish?
Training will be held in the Church!
Reader Wednesday, 5/22
6:00-7:00pm
E M Wednesday, 5/22
7:00-9:00pm
Contact Jeremy Hylka at the
Liturgical Ministry Office
for more info at 815-730-8599 or
stpaulsliturgy@sbcglobal.net

Calendar
News
Sunday, May 12
7:30am Mass
Church
9:00am Mass
Church
10:30am Mass
Church
11:30am Baptisms
Church
Monday, May 13
7:30am Mass
Church
8:00am Eucharistic Adoration
Church
2:00pm May Crowning
Church
6:30pm Athletic Conference Mtg, A 4
7:00pm A A Meeting
School Hall
Tuesday, May 14
8:30am Mass
Church
1:00pm Home & School Mtg.
School Hall
5:00pm Youth Ministry
Convent
6:30pm Boy Scouts #15
School Hall
Wednesday, May 15
7:30am Mass
Church
8:00am Eucharistic Adoration
Church
WANT TO HELP AT OUR
PARISH PICNIC AUGUST 24TH??
PLEASE CALL LYNNE AT
THE PARISH OFFICE
ASAP
815-725-1527 XT. 200
Thursday, May 16
7:30am Mass
Church
8:00am Eucharistic Adoration
Church
3:00pm Children’s Choir
Church
3:45pm Interviews with Diana A 3
6:00pm Girl Scouts Molnar A 2 & 3
6:15pm Protecting God’s Children A 4
6:30pm Adult Choir
Church
7:00pm Spirit & Truth
Convent/Church
7:00pm Parish Council A 1
Friday, May 17
7:30am Mass
Church
8:00am Eucharistic Adoration
Church
5:30pm Girl Scouts Underhill/Wendel A 2
6:30pm 4H A 2 & 3
Saturday, May 18
3:00pm Confessions
Chrurch
4:30pm Vigil Mass
Church
Sunday, May 19
7:30am Mass
Church
9:00am Mass
Church
10:30am Mass
Church
Patricia Balla
Erin Bartel
Gerri Bertino
Mason Briese
Patricia Burda
Noemi Canales
Gerard Colagrossi
Laura Criel
Sally Drauden
Jean Fabich
Mary Patricia Fischer
For the most current calendar information please go to www.stpauljoliet.com
Pray for the Sick
Please remember the following people in your prayers who are seriously ill
or who are suffering from long-term illnesses:
Fr. Marty Gabel
Judith Gahala
Harn Family
Sami Henderson
Ann Juhlmann
Kenneth Kaczynski
Ann Kane
Mary Kaplan
Michael Lapikas
Helen Locher
Carol Malnar
Shirley Max
Helen Meyer
Terry Meyer
Robert Miller
Betty Modlin
John Mowbray
Francis Murphy
Jeanie Nunuue
Kurt Palmer
Kay Prock
Elizabeth Ratkovich
Amy Remallard
Lisa Savero
Barbara Schreiner
Richard Schreiner
Tony Simone
Louis Toka
Sal Ventura
Nancy Zimmer

Join us once a month from
7:30-9:00pm in room A4 of the Activity
Center!
St. Paul the Apostle Liturgical Ministry
More info contact Jeremy at
stpaulsliturgy@sbcglobal.net
or 815-730-8599
The next session is June 4, 2013
The Passion:
The Crucifixion and Resurrection
BIBLE STUDY SERIES
Today is the day to change someone’s life! Please
return all bottles and donations for “Change for
Life” in one of the baskets in the Narthex. Be sure
to include the card stating who your donation is in
honor or memory of. If you need an envelope,
please check the table at any entrance. Forgot
your bottle this week? No problem; you can return
it next week. Thank you once again for your generosity
to and support of Birth Right and the Ladies Auxiliary.
The right to life is the first among human rights. To abort a child
is to kill someone who cannot defend himself.
~ Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, former Archbishop of Buenos Aires (now
Pope Francis), Sobre el cielo y la tierra (On heaven and earth), 2011
We must never tire of clarifying misunderstanding and shedding
light where there is myth and confusion, demonstrating empathy
and compassion and a deeper vision. ... Our task is to present the
truth with civility, empathy and clarity. Being champions of the
Gospel of Life is about building a civilization of love.
~ Cardinal Seán Patrick O'Malley,O.F.M. Cap., Archbishop of Boston,
homily at the Opening Mass for the 2013 National Prayer Vigil for
Life, January 24, 2013
PRAYER FOR THE UNBORN - Heavenly Father, You created us
in Your own image, and You desire that not even the least among
us should perish. In Your love for us, You entrusted Your only
Son to the Holy Virgin Mary. Now in Your love, protect against
the wickedness of the devil, those little ones to whom You have
given the gift of life. I ask that you help Another Way Pregnancy
Center reach those considering abortion, and by Your Grace,
changing their hearts and protect the unborn.
“The Lord Sustains His People”
The Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal provides crucial
funding to the Diocese of Joliet. These funds help provide education,
ministry and services that sustain the people of God.
From Catholic Charities to Catholic Schools, to Religious
Education, seminarian education and vocations, money donated to the
CMAA helps support the work of our diocese.
Bishop Conlon has sent a letter and a campaign brochure to
past CMAA contributors asking that they consider making a gift to
the 2013 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal. We ask our parishioners
who receive this mailing to read it carefully and to prayerfully consider
a generous gift and/or pledge.
Please keep in mind that our parish receives a 50% rebate
of all funds received over our parish goal. We can then use this money
to support our parish priorities.
Thank you to all who have contributed to the 2013 CMAA
and to all who are still paying their pledges.
Help Wanted . . .
Spring is here and we at St. Paul’s are interested in
making this a beautiful spring and summer with
your help. Do you have a green thumb? Do you
aspire to be the head gardener at the White House,
or better yet; when you enter the pearly gates? Or do you just like to
play around outside? St. Paul’s is looking to solidify a Landscaping
Committee that would tend to plants, shrubs, etc. for the grounds at
St. Paul’s. Please give Denise Rowan a call at the rectory this week
and let us know your interest and availability level. We would like
to get our first Saturday cleanup scheduled in the next couple of
weeks.
Sister Anna Konrath (Sister
Jeremy) – 60 years
Sister Anna Konrath is a first generation
American-born descendent of
her Austrian-born parents, Theresia
and Gottfried Konrath (now deceased).
She and her twin brother,
Richard, were born in Chicago, Illinois,
and baptized in St. Augustine
Church. Her brothers, Richard and
Raymond still reside in Chicago.
Her brothers, Julius and Fred and her sister Dolores are deceased.
Sister Anna graduated from St. Theodore Grade School in
Chicago and attended Sacred Heart High School in Englewood.
She graduated from St. Francis Academy (now Joliet
Catholic Academy) in Joliet, Illinois. She received a bachelor’s
degree in the area of mathematics from the College of St.
Francis (now University of St. Francis) in Joliet, Illinois. She
also attended Rosary College, Mundelein and Triton Community
Colleges, earning required hours in the field of dietetics.
Sister Anna ministered in the field of elementary education
for thirteen years at schools in Illinois and Michigan. In 1966
she pursued her interest in the field of dietetics at Our Lady of
Angels Retirement Home in Joliet. Continuing her formal
studies in the field, she became an affiliate with the American
Dietetic Association and the Restaurant Women’s Club of
Chicago. From 1969 until 1982 she ministered at Little Company
of Mary Hospital, Lutheran General Hospital and nursing
homes on the north side of Chicago. In 1982 she began a
10 year position with the Evanston School District, serving as
coordinator of 14 schools associated with the government hot
lunch program.
Presently Sister Anna ministers at St. Paul the Apostle Parish
in Joliet, Illinois, as a teacher in the Religious Education Program.
She also provides outreach services – a ministry in
which she says she is “the happiest when she is involved doing
outreach service to our Congregation and people in need.”

Since 2005, Woman’s Choice Services (WCS) has answered
the Catholic call to life through life-affirming programs
and services. It is through the support of many churches
and parishioners that WCS is able
to connue to offer programming
assisng young families in their
mes of need. Today we ask you
to join with us as we recognize
and celebrate the accomplishments
of the WCS Mothering
Program parcipants. Last year,
WCS provided 1,081 sessions of
Mothering Program classes. 20
women successfully completed this course designed to
equip them for the joys and challenges of motherhood.
Thank you for choosing life!
In Lombard: 630-261-9564
In Joliet: 815-725-7732
www.womanschoiceservices.com
Jesus prayed not only for his disciples
but also for each one of us – how amazing!
Jesus prayed for us to know and believe
the good news of the Gospel and to
know that God loves us just as He loves
his son, Jesus! He wants this message to really sink
in and permeate your whole being so that you can be
filled with the power of His love Open your heart and
allow God’s love to transform all areas of your life
including your marriage. Attend the next Worldwide
Marriage Encounter Weekend on June 7-9, 2013.
Contact Jim and Kris McCulloch, 630-577-0778. For
more information visit our website at:
wwmejoliet.org.
Are You Going to the Hospital Or Homebound?
If you anticipate going to the hospital for a stay or for outpatient
surgery, before you go, you should consider taking advantage
of the healing graces offered by the Lord in the Sacrament
of Anointing of the Sick. Call the rectory to set up an
appointment.
Priests and eucharistic ministers regularly visit parishioners at
Provena St. Joseph Hospital. Federal law (HIPPA) does not
allow pastoral visits to a patient’s room unless the patient explicitly
gives permission. If a patient does not notify the hospital
that he or she is a parishioner and desires pastoral visits,
it is illegal for clergy to enter the room. When you are admitted,
it is important that you tell the hospital you belong to St.
Paul the Apostle so that they can put you on their chaplain’s
list accurately. This will ensure that you have sacramental
visits during your stay.
A parishioner who is homebound may call the parish office to
make arrangements for a sacramental visit.
MAY 12, 2013
THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD
After the shock of Jesus' death on the
Cross, his appearances over forty days, and
his promise of the Holy Spirit, the Apostles
were strengthened in their belief that all
things were possible with God. We hope
today to have that same confidence as we strive to be made
worthy of Jesus' promise of eternal life.
MEN’S DISCERNMENT GROUP – All men age 17 and
older are welcome to our Men’s Discernment
Group. We will be using the book
“To Save A Thousand Souls” by Fr. Brett
Brannen to discuss relevant topics to discern
a priestly vocation. Books will be
provided for those who do not already have one. These meetings
will take place at the John Paul II House, 430 N. Center
St., Joliet, IL 60435.
Sunday, May 12, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. (Practical
Ideas for Discernment – chapter 10)
Please RSVP to Fr. Burke at vocations@dioceseofjoliet.org or
((815 834-4004). But if you don't have time to RSVP, please
come anyway.
ORDINATIONS - Bishop Conlon will be ordaining five
new priests (Marek Herbut, John Lovitsch, Marcin Michalak,
David Mowry, Michael Pawlowicz) and one transitional deacon
(Maciej Stelmach) on the Saturday, May 18, 2013 at
10:00am at St. Raymond’s Cathedral in Joliet. All are welcome
to this wonderful event! No tickets are required. Ordination
Masses are powerful experiences for the whole family
as you see these men literally laying down their lives for Jesus
and the Church. Please come to support our newest priests in
the Diocese of Joliet!
LISTENING TO GOD’S CALL – All men and women,
ages 18-40, are invited to gather with women and men religious
to explore the possibility of religious life and priesthood.
This is sponsored by JAVA (Joliet Area Vocation Association).
The topic for May is “Bumps in the Road”.
May 14, 2013 – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Loretto Convent in
Wheaton, Sr. Claire
630-868-2904 or clvand@aol.com.
May 15, 2013 - 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. St. Francis Woods
in Frankfort, Sr. Maria
815-464-3873 or vocations@fssh.net.
Thank you to the Girl Scout troops who generously
planted beautiful flowers by the statue of
the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Your work is very much
appreciated, and lovely to
view.