ST PAUL THE APOSTLE April 21, 2013 - St. Paul the Apostle Church

ST PAUL
THE APOSTLE
Catholic Church
and School
18 Woodlawn,
Joliet, Illinois 60435
815-725-1725
www.stpauljoliet.com
April 21, 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, April 20
7:30PM Mary Margaret Broderick by: Kate Broderick
Dennis Gormik
by: Lynda Strysik
Sunday, April 21
7:30AM The People of St. Paul the Apostle
9:00AM Deceased Pastors of St. Paul the Apostle and
Deceased Priests of the Diocese of Joliet
10:30AM Eugene Malone
by: Family
Monday, April 22
7:30AM Daniel & Agnes Maloney by: Mary Maloney
Tuesday, April 23
8:30AM Special Intn. Rose Chiavola by: L. Passarella
Wednesday, April 24
7:30AM Agnes Skolds
by: M/M Alfeo
Thursday, April 25
7:30AM Lottie Ciesla by: Tom Ciesla
Friday, April 26
7:30AM Thomas Dooley by: C. Dooley-Harding
Saturday, April 27
4:30PM Beatrice McDonald by: M.C. Whalen
Next Sunday, April 28
7:30 AM Fred & Sophie Rogina by: F. Rogina
9:00 AM Victor Skorupa by: D. Skorupa
10:30 AM The People of St. Paul the Apostle
NEXT WEEKEND’S LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
TIME READERS EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS
Saturday, April 27
4:30 PM J. Bebar/ A. Kokosz G. Wheeler, P & C Wilda, R. Baskerville,
R. Ward, L. Jenco, P. Larranaga
Sunday, April 28
7:30 AM C. Hinkleman/ E. Dollinger M.A. Schwerha, A. Prock, L. Deiss, C. Schultz,
C. Lehman, C. Dammann, J. Simpson
9:00 AM R. Papp/ B. Papp D. Bailey, T. Bailey, S. Smith,
P. Gimbel, P. Bowden, M. Walsh, F. Theobald
10:30 AM M. Verive/ V. Rand N. Louck, M.L. Crossen, R. DiGiulio,
J. Hatfield, B & P Bodach, M. Maloney
Next Weekend’s Servers:
Saturday, April 27
4:30 PM Z & H Bebar/ R & P Kasheimer
Sunday, April 28
7:30 AM B Hinkleman/ J Blake/ G Underhill
9:00 AM T & A Sarcletti/ N Bartelt/ A Biasella
10:30AM E Molnar/ M Blenck/ J Parfitt/ V DeFilippo
Reflection on Stewardship
Embracing a simpler lifestyle
enables us to live more generously.
April 7, 2013 $15,556.00
(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!

Fourth Sunday
Of Easter
April 21, 2013
The Year of Faith
Previously we saw that Vatican II devoted an entire document to the theme of ecumenism, the relationship of the Catholic
Church to other Christian denominations. It also devoted a separate document to non-Christian religions, a relationship
that has similarities but also great differences to the work of ecumenism since we are not talking about seeking re-union
amongst divided Christians but of engaging in dialogue with those who do not possess Christian faith. Primary among these
relationships is the Chosen People, the Jews, a relationship that tragically has been strained and even tainted by injustice and
violence over the centuries. In the modern world, we also see the relevance of how Catholics approach Muslims as that religion
makes rapid gains in Europe, which was once Christian.
In the modern world, the basic view of pluralism is that all religions are basically equal and just different paths that all
lead to the same place. That sounds nice but it is a childish oversimplification; it also completely ignores the role that Christ
claimed for himself, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father except through me.” So, the starting
point of the Catholic Church is that “Jesus Christ is the one mediator between God and man.” How then to approach those
millions of people who reject this truth? For many centuries the answer was simply avoidance and suspicion.
The great revolution in Vatican II is not that it adopted the common modern view that all religions are basically the
same, but that it asserted the more complex and challenging strategy of reaching out in respectful dialogue to those with whom
we do not share faith in Christ but with whom we share a conviction in the existence of a higher divine power. In the modern
world, against the backdrop of increasing atheism and agnosticism, it is true that religious people share something important
since so many people today reject any idea of spiritual and divine realities. Religious people of all religions have in common
the same important questions:
What is man? What is the meaning, the aim of our life? What is moral good, what sin? Whence suffering and
what purpose does it serve? Which is the road to true happiness? What are death, judgment and retribution
after death? What, finally, is that ultimate inexpressible mystery which encompasses our existence: whence
do we come, and where are we going?
Christ has answered those questions perfectly, which means that Catholics must offer their friendship to all people,
especially those who are seeking the right answer to those same questions. In a certain sense, the main goal of this document is
simply the admonition to charity which shapes all human interactions with respect and dialogue. Catholics are blessed with
having been given the fullness of God's revelation and the complete means to find salvation. This should lead us to view other
religions with the deepest compassion and benevolence.
“As the Church has always held and holds now, Christ underwent His passion and death freely,
because of the sins of men and out of infinite love, in order that all may reach salvation. It is, therefore, the
burden of the Church's preaching to proclaim the cross of Christ as the sign of God's all-embracing love and
as the fountain from which every grace flows. We cannot truly call on God, the Father of all, if we refuse to
treat in a brotherly way any man, created as he is in the image of God. Man's relation to God the Father and
his relation to men his brothers are so linked together that Scripture says: "He who does not love does not
know God."
Fr. Gregory

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
REP 8 th Grade Welcome…Mon., April 22 – 5:45 to
7:00pm.
FOLLOW Night…Tues., April 23 – 5:30 to 9pm FOL-
LOW with Discussion.
Rosary and Hang Out…Wed.., April 24 – 3:45 to 5:15pm
C.M.A.A. NEWS
AS OF 4.10.13
ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE HAS MET
82.17% OF OUR GOAL
If you have not yet made your
commitment to our Diocese, please
take a moment and fill out the envelope
provided in the pew and either mail it
or place it in the collection basket.
We need your help to reach our GOAL!
THANK YOU.
Save the date:
Thursday, April 25th at 7:00 pm
St. Paul the Apostle Gym
A very important presentation by
James Glasgow, Will County
State's Attorney, and Rich
Wistocki of Be Sure Consulting,
about the impact of violent
video games on young
children and on society. The
presentation will include some
fascinating information about
current games and the next generation of games
about to hit the market, as well as ways to protect
children from harm while gaming on the Internet.
All interested people are invited.
R.E.P. NEWS
In need of information about
Our Religious Education Program?
Please call the REP office at 815-725-6927
This weekend, April 20-21, the Triplett family will carry the gifts
at 4:30 and the Cantu family at 10:30.
Registration for the 2013-2014 REP year has begun. Registration
forms were included with the April newsletter which was
distributed to the youngest REP student in each family on April
8. We have openings in grades K-8. Please call Sr. Karen
Marie for more information.
Monday, April 22, the Religious Education Program will celebrate
a Bread Service in Church for all REP First Communicants
and their families. This will take place at 5:45; students
will have the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of
Reconciliation at this time. A short practice will follow.
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 available after Masses (June 15 & 16).
$10/shirt
GOD BLESS
OUR TROOPS

Sunday, April 21
7:30am Mass
Church
9:00am Mass
Church
10:30am Mass
Church
Monday, April 22
7:30am Mass
Church
8:00am Eucharistic Adoration
Church
9:00am Book Fair A 4
3:45pm Co-ed Volleyball Practice Gym
5:15pm REP Classes
All School Bldgs.
5:30pm Bread Service & Confession for
REP 1st Communicants & Fam. Church
7:00pm Finance Council Mtg. A 1
7:00pm A A Meeting
School Hall
Tuesday, April 23
8:30am Mass
Church
9:00am Book Fair A 4
3:45pm Co-ed Volleyball Games Gym
4:30pm Reading Night
1st Flr. School
5:00pm Youth Ministry
Convent
6:30pm Boy Scouts #15
School Hall
Wednesday, April 24
7:30am Mass
Church
8:00am Eucharistic Adoration
Church
9:00am Book Fair A 4
3:45pm Co-ed Volleyball
Gym
7:00pm School Board A 2
7:30pm Liturgy Committee A 1
Thursday, April 25
7:30am Mass
Church
8:00am Eucharistic Adoration
Church
9:00am Book Fair A 4
3:00pm Children’s Choir
Church
3:45pm Interviews with Diana A 3
5:00pm Co-ed Volleyball Practice Gym
6:00pm Girl Scouts Molnar A 2 & 3
6:30pm Adult Choir
Church
7:00pm Parent Mtg. Video Game Dangers Gym/A 4
7:00pm Spirit & Truth
Convent/Church
Friday, April 26
7:30am Mass
Church
8:00am Eucharistic Adoration
Church
8:00am Grandparents Day School/ AC/ Gym
9:00am Book Fair A 4
12:00pm Teacher’s Institute
All AC
Saturday, April 27
8:00am Co-ed Volleyball Games Gym
3:00pm Confessions
Chrurch
4:30pm Vigil Mass
Church
5:30pm Music Ensemble
Church
Sunday, April 28
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
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 May 7, 2013
Public Ministry of Jesus:
What Jesus Said and Did
BIBLE STUDY SERIES
Prayer Service
The Sisters of St. Francis of
Mary Immaculate and their
Associates (Joliet Franciscan
Sisters) invite you to join
them for an hour of prayer
and reflection focusing on the theme “Reverence
for All Creation.” The evening prayer will take
place on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 7 p.m. at the
Joliet Franciscan Center, 1433 Essington Road,
Joliet, Illinois. Come join us! For more information,
please call 815-725-8735 x104.
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sunday: Fourth Sunday of Easter;
World Day of Prayer for Vocations
Monday: Earth Day
Tuesday: St. George; St. Adalbert
Wednesday: St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen;
Administrative Professionals Day
Thursday: St. Mark
Friday: Arbor Day
REPORTING SEXUAL ABUSE:
Anyone who has reasonable cause to suspect the sexual abuse
of a minor by a member of the clergy or other Church personnel
is urged to report the matter immediately.
To inform the Diocese of Joliet, call Mrs. Judith Speckman
(Victim assistance Coordinator) at 815-263-6467 or write the
Diocese of Joliet, 425 Summit Street, Joliet, Illinois 60435, or
contact DCFS or your local County States Attorney.
The Paulites
St. Paul the Apostle Church
May Program
Date: Wed., May 1, 2013
Time: 5:30 P.M.
Place:
St Paul the Apostle Parish Center
130 Woodlawn Avenue
Joliet, IL 60435
Menu: Lasagna Dinner & salad, prepared by Cemeno’s
Dessert by Lillian Cepon
Entertainment:
Alex Babiy, Entertainer
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Cost $ 8.00 Member
$ 9.00 Non-Member - (Guest)
Payment must be made by Thursday, April 25th, 2013
NAME _________________________________________
Amount Paid ______
NAME _________________________________________
Amount Paid ______
“On receiving the Nobel Prize for Peace, Blessed Mother
Teresa of Calcutta had the courage to say to the leaders
of political communities: ‘If we let a mother kill the
fruit of her womb, what is left to us? It is the principle of
abortion that endangers peace in the world’. It is true!
There can be no true peace without respect for life, especially
if it is innocent and defenseless as is that of the
unborn child. Elementary coherence requires those who
seek peace to safeguard life. No pro-peace activity can
be effective unless attacks on life at all its stages, from
conception until natural death, are as energetically opposed.”
(Pope John Paul II To The Members Of The
Italian Pro-Life Movement, 22 May 2003)

SATURDAY, APRIL 27TH
“OUR CATHOLIC HERITAGE”
PILGRIMAGE IN THE YEAR OF FAITH.
We invite you to a special “Our Catholic Heritage”
trip on April 27,
2013. We will make a pilgrimage to several churches
in downtown Chicago famous from their beauty and
historical importance (St. Hyacinth, St. John Cantius, St.
Mary of the Angels, The Shrine of Our Lady of Pompey…).
The trip includes lunch at a Polish restaurant known
to serve some of the best Polish foods in the Chicagoland
area. The pilgrimage will be guided by Fr. Mark
Jurzyk, Cathedral of St. Raymond, and will be connected
with the possibility of gaining the plenary indulgence
in connection with the Year of Faith.
The pilgrimage is for all ages. Our trip will begin at
8:45 a.m, (after 8 a.m. Mass) and conclude around 3 pm.
Total cost including lunch and transportation is $35 ($25
for children and youth). Send your check written to the
Cathedral of St. Raymond to the attention of Fr. Mark
Jurzyk, 604 N. Raynor Ave., Joliet, IL 60435 Please include
your phone number on the check.
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, April 21, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. (Stages of Discernment – chapter 9)
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.
OPERATION ANDREW DINNER - This dinner with Bishop Conlon is open to all men who are high school age or older. The
evening begins at 6pm and ends by 8pm. Participants will have the chance to have dinner with Bishop Conlon and Fr. Burke, hear
a vocation story, ask questions and meet other young men interested in knowing more about the priesthood. Please contact your
pastor or RSVP to Fr. Burke at vocations@dioceseofjoliet.org or ((815 834-4004) if you are interested in coming to the next Andrew
Dinner:
Tuesday, April 23, 2013 – St. Isaac Jogues, Hinsdale
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS – The purpose of the World Day of Prayer for Vocations on April 21, 2013 is
to publically fulfill the Lord's instruction to, "Pray the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into his harvest" (Mt 9:38; Lk 10:2). As
a climax to a prayer that is continually offered throughout the Church, it affirms the primacy of faith and grace in all that concerns
vocations to the priesthood and to the consecrated life. While appreciating all vocations, the Church concentrates its attention this
day on vocations to the ordained ministries (priesthood and diaconate), to the Religious life in all its forms (male and female, contemplative
and apostolic), to societies of apostolic life, to secular institutes in their diversity of services and membership, and to the
missionary life, in the particular sense of mission "ad gentes". For more information, visit our web site at www.vocations.com.
CATHOLIC STEWARDSHIP
In today’s Gospel reading Jesus is quite emphatic: “My sheep hear my voice…” Those who exercise good stewardship
of their prayer lives realize that hearing or listening is fundamental to prayer. Prayer is a personal encounter with
the Lord and requires dialogue. Some people never learn the art of listening. When we enter into a dialogue with
someone we love we speak and we listen. Otherwise it can- not be a dialogue. This week let’s think about how we pray.
Do we do all the talking and then get up and do something else? Or do we sit quietly, waiting for God’s voice to enter
our hearts?

CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS
St. Paul the Apostle Church #846
18 Woodlawn Avenue
Joliet, IL 60435
TELEPHONE
815 725-1527 # 200
CONTACT PERSON
Lynne Passarella
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SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION
April 21, 2013
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