St. Parish

1501 W. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook, IL 60490 /630-759-7588 /Fax 630-759-5257 /www.stfrancisbb.org

Daily Mass & Facility Schedule Monday, June 14, 2021 Saturday, June 19, 2021 Flag Day St. Romuald, Abbot; BVM 2 Cor 6:1-10; Ps 98:1, 2b, 3-4; Mt 5:38-42 2 Cor 12:1-10; Ps 34:8-13; Mt 6:24-34 9:00 AM Special Intention 5:00 PM Scott Coite & Mia Reyes (Blanca Madrid) Tuesday, June 15, 2021 Bernardino, Carmen & Josephine Reyes 2 Cor 8:1-9; Ps 146:2, 5-9a; Mt 5:43-48 Wallace & Margie Harris 9:00 AM George VerSchave (June VerSchave) (John & Sheila Harris) Alberto DeLeon Jr. (Juliet DeLeon) Wednesday, June 16, 2021 2 Cor 9:6-11; Ps 112:1bc-4, 9; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 12:00 PM Deacon Blindauer—Gibbons Baptism— 9:00 AM Bob Chamberlain (Jo Ann Chamberlain) Narthex

Thursday, June 17, 2021 Sunday, June 20, 2021 2 Cor 11:1-11; Ps 111:1b-4, 7-8; Mt 6:7-15 Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time; Father’s Day 9:00 AM Roger Seiberlich (Pat & Deb Sweeney) Jb 38:1, 8-11; Ps 107:23-26,28-31; 2 Cor 5:14-17; Mk 4:35-41 Friday, June 18, 2021 2 Cor 11:18, 21-30; Ps 34:2-7; Mt 6:19-23 8:00 AM Parishioners 9:00 AM Nick DiDonato (Jean DiDonato) 10:00 AM Francisco Manas (Teresita Manas) Robert Untiedt (Phil & Cathy Hanson)

12:00 PM Andres Macias & Mario Camacho (Elias & Francisca Camacho)

NO Sunday Baptisms

BULLETIN SUBMISSION DEADLINES

Bulletin Date Deadline Date Weekend Mass Schedule June 27 June 16

Saturday, 5:00 PM July 4 June 23

Sunday July 11 June 30 8:00 A.M., 10:00 A.M. & 12:00 P.M.

From the Pastor

Dear Parishioners:

Today, June 13th, would have been the Feast of St. Anthony, however, Sunday takes precedence over the Feast. St. Anthony was born in 1195 in Lisbon, Portugal. He was a nobleman who later became an Augustinian Monk. He decided to become a Franciscan as he witnessed the procession of Franciscans who had been martyred in Morocco. After relative obscurity as a Franciscan, he was a last-minute substitute to preach at an important event. His skill was noticed, and thus began a preaching mission in many cities in Europe. Anthony’s tireless work continued until his death at the age of 36 on June 13, 1231. St. Anthony became associated with items lost and found. He had lost a book of Psalms in which he made notes to use in homilies. He prayed to find it. It did turn up along with an errant novice who returned to the Franciscans. “St. Anthony’s Bread” refers to the time when a young child drowned in a barrel filled with water. The child’s mother called on the Saint to help, and if the child was restored to her, she would make a gift of grain equal to the weight of her child; and so it happened. That is how the custom of giving bread to the hungry or other charitable donations on that day started.

June 15th is the Feast of St. Germaine Cousin. She lived from 1579 to 1601. St was born near Toulouse, France. She was a poor sickly peasant girl who lost her mother at an early age. She had a paralyzed right hand and she was kept away from her stepbrothers and stepsisters. She was forced to eat leftover food and table scraps, and to sleep under the stairs. She was often beaten and ridiculed. At an early age she was sent to shepherd the sheep. There she found solace in the beauty of nature. Young children gathered around her and saw her goodness. She went to daily Mass and the sheep never strayed. Slowly holiness about her life spread. Her stepmother offered her a bed at home, but she declined. She was found dead on her bed of straw.

June 16th is the Feast of St. John Regis. He was born on June 13, 1597 in France. At the age of 14 he was sent to a Jesuit College. At 18 he entered the and was later ordained a priest. Regis spent much time preaching, visiting hospitals, and tending to the needy. He opened houses of refuge for wayward women. He died in 1640, and was almost immediately venerated as a Saint.

June 16th is “Children’s Day.” On June 3, 2001 President George W. Bush proclaimed National Child’s Day to be held in early June to celebrate the unique gifts of every child and every neighborhood.

June 17th is the Feast of St. , who was born in 1845 near Krakow, . He felt called by God to serve the poor. In 1887 adopting a sackcloth habit and the name Albert, he began begging for the poor. He founded the Brothers of the Third Order of St. Francis, Servants of the Poor also known as the Gray Brothers. He established nearly a dozen homes for the poor by the time of his death in 1916. He was canonized by Pope John Paul II in 1989.

We remember the 9 people killed on June 17, 2015 during a Bible Study at Emanuel African Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina.

June 19th is the Feast of St. Romuald. He was an Abbot who in 980 founded the Camaldolese Benedictine Hermitage. He died in 1027. In the US, the order is located at Big Sur in California.

Yours in Christ, Fr. Herb

Spiritual Bouquet envelopes for Father’s Day are available on the table. Please fill out and place in the Offertory Box in the Narthex.

These envelopes will be placed by the Parish Mission Statement Altar so the priests can bless the offerings at all Masses on Father’s St. Francis of Assisi, a welcoming, friendly and culturally Day, next weekend. diverse Catholic faith community, celebrates and shares the love of Jesus Christ.

Mandatory Infant Baptism Classes For All Those in Need of Prayer

2021 Class Dates To De Determined Prayer is a powerful gift from God. Prayer can be used to give praise, in thanksgiving, for forgiveness, for guidance Baptism Schedule 2021: or when in need. Listed below are ways we are able to June, July & August—Closed offer prayers for others:

Angelito Abalos Mary Groberski The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated Susan Allen Linda Hardin on Sunday at 1:30pm and 3:00pm. Jane Auten Rich Hrycyk

Greg Basta Vicki Magrady Please call Jo Ann at 630-759-7588 x108, Joseph Bourand Chito Manuel to request a baptismal date. *Infant” Myles Carey Austin Murphy includes all children up to age 7. Julie Colin Peter Reyes Lou Coson Barbara Stamps If your child is older than 7, and has not been baptized, Ruben Coson Pat Sweeney please contact Liz Wagner, DRE, 630-759-7588 x109. Bill Dore Cristina Tsui Nancy Flees Keith Whitemore Yoly Fornillos Joseph Yuska Diocese of Joliet Vocation Calendar Michelle Gray Vickie Zulfer

June 14: Fr. Ramon Sida, III, Fr. Christopher Lankford If you would like to add a family member who needs prayer, or yourself, please call the Parish Office at June 15: Fr. Jacob T. Kolawole, Fr. Richard Kostelz 630-759-7588.

June 16: Sr. Laurina Kahne, Sr. Ann Letourneau, Sr. Prayer for Our Troops Jeanne Oursler CSJ Lord, hold our troops in Your loving hands. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they do for us. June 17: Sr. Dorothy Randall, Sr. Joanne Vallero CSJ

June 18: Fr. Roger Kutzner, Fr. Michael Lane Weekly Parish Stewardship June 6, 2021 June 19: Sr. Nancy J. Gannon, Sr. Mary Potthast SFCC Env. Amount Budget

June 20: Fr. Gabriel Cillo M.I.C., Fr. Andy Davy M.I.C. Sunday Collection Regular 144 9,897.76 Sunday Collection On Line 151 6,673.50 “Here are my mother and my brothers.” Is Christ inviting Total Sunday Collection 295 16,571.26 18,000.00 you to let Him live in you through single-hearted service Debt Buster Regular 9 322.00 as a priest, deacon or in the consecrated life? Contact the Diocese of Joliet Vocations Director, Fr. Steven Debt Buster On Line 5 190.00 Borello at 815-221-6100. Total Debt Buster 14 512.00 965.00 Donations Regular 17 842.00 Donations On Line

After the Saturday 5:00pm and Total Donations 17 842.00 510.00 the Sunday 8:00am Mass, join Holy Days Regular 3 75.00 the Knights of Columbus as Holy Days On Line they lead the Pro-Life and Total Holy Days 3 75.00 350.00 Vocation Rosary outside by the Blessed Virgin’s statue on the Religious Formation Tuition Northside of the Church. Other Collections St. Vincent de Paul 19 346.00 Ministerial Collections 13 270.00 Total 32 616.00 The Sanctuary Presence Lamp, that burns to Total Collections 18,616.26 let us know of Jesus’ Presence in the Unless you are willing to do the ridiculous, God will not do the miraculous. Tabernacle, will be lit for the intentions of any When you have God, you don't have to know everything about it; you just do it. parishioner or in memory of any of our deceased. The offering is $10.00 for one week, Mother Angelica Monday through Sunday. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT

PLEASE CONSIDER OUR E-GIVING PROGRAM The Lamp will burn in Memory of Peter & Stephanie Rybka the week of June 14th thru 20th. Please contact Deb Blumenstein at 630 759 7588 or visit our website www.stfrancisbb.org and click on the E-Giving tab. E- Requested by Deacon John & Deb Blumenstein Giving is a safe and secure system for your donations.

Part Time Youth Minister St. Francis of Assisi

St. Francis of Assisi is seeking a part time Youth Minister. The High School Youth Minister will design and implement a high school youth ministry that helps them grow in their relationship with Jesus and the Church. The High School Youth Minister will also provide a High School program for those who need to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Communion and Confirmation.

The High School Youth Minister will work collaboratively with the Parish Staff by attending weekly staff meetings and the Parish Life Commission, as well as Sunday Masses.

The Youth Minister will work with the Director of Faith Formation to encourage a “Family Centered—Parish Supported” model of faith formation using social media to reach families and students.

Qualifications: Person must possess a Bachelor’s or a Master’s Degree in Religious Studies, or a Pastoral Ministry or related field with 1—2 years experience in Faith Formation.

To Apply: Please send resumé, cover letter, and contact information with two references to the attention of Fr. Herb Essig at [email protected].

DAYBREAK UPDATE

What is Daybreak? Daybreak is a homeless shelter located in downtown Congratulations To Those Recently Married Joliet. The evening meals for the residents are provided solely by contributions prepared and served from the June 5, 2021 congregations of local churches and community Rebecca & Patrick Harvey organizations. This ministry at St. Francis has committed to supplying the dinner meal four times a year. Our second dinner meal for the year will be June 16, 2021.

We need you! Since this is meant to be a parish ministry, we ask that everyone watch the weekly bulletin for the dates and times for each dinner. Due to the limitations imposed on our Parish building because of Covid-19, our donors and volunteers will be contacted by phone.

Drop off date! Wednesday, June 16, 2021. Food should be dropped off through the front doors (south entrance) at St. Francis between 3:45—4:30pm.

Our menu for June will be beef/turkey taco dinner, including refried beans, vegetable casseroles, fruit salad, and dessert. We will supply you with a beef/turkey taco recipe and a recipe for the vegetable casseroles.

Thank you! We would like to take this opportunity to again thank everyone who cooked, donated food, made monetary donations, supplied toiletries, and volunteered to serve meals at Daybreak in March.

Questions regarding donations??? If you have not donated before and would like to donate a food item, please contact Evelyn Mytyk Shop Father's Day gifts at smile.amazon.com/ch/36- ([email protected]) or at (815)524-4459 or Bess 3081585, to donate a portion of your eligible purchases Rohlsen ([email protected]) or at (630)551-3626. to St. Francis of Assisi Church at no cost to you!

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CLOTHING DRIVE *** JUNE 26th & 27th, 2021

The St. Vincent de Paul truck WILL BE BACK in our SFA parking lot the weekend of June 26/27 for our Clothing Drive!

We will accept clothing, shoes, and linens in good or gently used condition.

ALL BABY CLOTHES ACCEPTED!

Your donations go to the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shops where much of your donations are given away free to needy families in the community. Some are sold at reasonable prices at the thrift shops so that needy families can shop with dignity. “Proceeds” from the thrift shops go into a general assistance fund where St. Vincent de Paul Conferences at the churches help families with rent, mortgage or utility assistance.

Thanks for your generous donations! Society of St. Vincent de Paul

St. Basil said: “The bread which you do not use is the bread of the hungry; the garment hanging in your wardrobe is the garment of him who is naked; the shoes that you do not wear are the shoes of the ones who is barefoot; the money that you keep locked away is the money of the poor; the acts of charity that you do not perform are so many injustices that you commit.”

Vision Statement

Empowering our collective hearts, our faith community becomes the answer to what people are seeking. We envision youthful energy, happiness, belonging and vibrant catholicstewardship.com celebrations.

GOD CALLING: Project Gabriel Update

An Invitation to Become Catholic June is the month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus! We Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults dedicate ourselves in a special way to His Sacred Heart (RCIA) and renew our intentions to live out the love that He so selflessly pours out upon us each day. May we reflect His St. Francis of Assisi will begin the RCIA Program (Rite of love and mercy to all. Christian Initiation of Adults). RCIA is designed for those who are considering joining the . Patricia got her baby! In March we mentioned that we had a new Mom with special circumstances. She was The program starts in September, meets weekly, and will going to be adopting a baby. Well, Patricia finally got her climax on April 16, 2022, at the Easter Vigil in full baby. The road has been quite difficult, but Theodore was communion with the Catholic Church by receiving the born May 9 and weighed 6lb. 4oz. He joined Patricia’s Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, and family on May 11. She is grateful for our continued Eucharist). The Program includes instruction on: prayers. We pray also for Roberta, Theodore’s birth Mom, ♦ The Call to Holiness as she adjusts to the adoption. God bless her.

♦ The Commandments ♦ We’re praying for Phoebe who was very excited to be Our Catholic Beliefs moving out of her apartment and into a better situation for ♦ The Sacraments & her family but ran into some red tape. We know how ♦ The History of Catholicism disappointing this is but trust that God has something even better for her and pray that she can be patient in the Please call Fr. Pat Murphy at meantime. (630) 759-7588, ext. 103, if you would like more information or Irene ended up in the hospital, along with two of her wish to enroll in this Adult boys. It was not COVID-19. The boys were home after a Formation Program for entering couple days and she was released a few days later, but is the Catholic Faith. still feeling sick and they don’t seem to know what she has. She’s hoping to be able to return to work soon and is so grateful for your prayers.

It is important to mention again that the phone number on the bumper magnets no longer goes to an active number. So, if you have a magnet on your car, please remove it. If

A special thank you to the employees of Victoria Secret in Downers Grove for their generous donation of toiletries for our Moms. Our Moms seldom think of themselves except in terms of basic needs. These gifts, specifically for them, were a gift of joy.

Your thoughts, prayers and donations are what keep this ministry going. We, as volunteers, are only instruments of your kindness and generosity. We often admit that, as difficult as it may be at times, we get more out of it than we put in.

We continue to be in need of summer clothes for girls in sizes 3T and 4T and for boys in sizes 24M, 2T and 3T. Our need for diapers sz 6 continues along with a need for girl’s pullups size 3/4T and 4/5T, and for pullups for boys in size 3/4T. Special thanks to all those who have donated. We really do appreciate it.

To make a financial donation, you can mail it to Project Gabriel, c/o St. Dominic Church, 440 E. Briarcliff Rd. Bolingbrook 60440. Or you can give online by going to stdominiccc.org and clicking on the link that will allow you to give online and follow the instructions. Material donations can be dropped off at the parish office M-Th 8:30-4:30 or F 8:30-12:30 or call Connie at 630-803-0729.

We are so grateful for your help and keep you and your needs in our prayers daily. God bless you. Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us!

St. Dominic Parish Bolingbrook Job Description

Position: Part Time Office Secretary St. Dominic Parish in Bolingbrook is seeking to hire a part time secretary for its front office. Background or experience in administrative duties, computer literacy, bi-lingual (English and Spanish) written and verbal communication skills, and an ability to deal with the public, are necessary.

This is a part time, non-benefited position. If interested, please contact Marianne Treacy, Business Manager at [email protected] or 630-739-5703.

Prayer for Employment

You govern Your creation, O God, and bring it to perfection by the work of our hands. Hear the prayers of Your people who ask for work that will enhance their human dignity and promote the upbuilding of Your kingdom. Enable them to provide for those confided to their care either by family ties or by charity we owe to one another for the betterment of human life. We ask this blessing in the name of Jesus who labored with His own hands while He lived on earth. St. Joseph, Patron of Workers, pray for us! Amen. Prime Day is coming up on June 21 and will run through June 22. Be sure to shop for deals at smile.amazon.com or with AmazonSmile ON in the Amazon mobile app.

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Ministry Schedule

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Parish Office Sacrament of Reconciliaon 630-759-7588 Saturday, 3:30 PM—4:30 PM, after weekday Mass, or by (Fax) 630-759-5257 appointment.

Monday—Thursday 8:30 AM—4:30 PM Sacrament of Marriage Friday 8:30 AM—12:30 PM Arrangements must be made with Father Herb or Father Pat at least six months in advance.

Pastoral Staff New Parishioners Rev. Herb Essig, Pastor, x105 Welcome to our Parish Family! Please register at St. Francis of Assisi Parish by: stopping at the parish office to pick up a form, Rev. Patrick Murphy, Parochial Vicar, x103 registering at the parish website, or calling (630) 759-7588 to request a registration form. Thank you! Permanent Deacons John Blumenstein, [email protected] Sacrament of Anoinng of the Sick Please call Fr. Herb or Fr. Pat if you want anointing at home or Ray Hamilton, [email protected] after Mass. Because of HIPAA Privacy regulations, hospitals Marco Lovero, [email protected] can no longer contact the parish without family consent. When you are in the hospital and want someone from St. Francis to Michael McGuire, [email protected] visit you or would like your name added to the Prayers of the Gerrie Mempin, [email protected] Faithful, your family should notify the Parish Office. Tony Osei, [email protected] RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) Parish Staff All Catholics needing to complete their Sacraments and those Gregory Gresik, Pastoral Associate, x106 interested in finding out about the Catholic Faith are welcome to [email protected] join. Please call the Parish Office and speak to Greg Gresik for details. Liz Wagner, Director of Faith Formation, x109 [email protected] Prayer Connecon

April Johnson, Director of Liturgical Music & Liturgy, x120 If you have a serious Prayer request or if you need some extra prayers said for your Special Intention, contact Elaine Klimek at [email protected] 630-754-7331 or at [email protected], or Lourdes Gerrie Mempin, Business Manager, x107 Singson at 630-853-5894. [email protected]

St. Vincent de Paul St. Vincent de Paul is always in need of clothing and household Jo Ann Chamberlain, Parish Secretary, x108 items, so please call 630-231-4658 for a home pick-up. You [email protected] can also drop clothing items only in the blue bin in the St. Francis Room. Call 630-293-9755 to donate a car. Deborah Blumenstein, Secretary/Bookkeeper, x101 [email protected] Mass for the Shut-Ins Melissa Paz, Sunday Nursery Director The St. Francis of Assisi televised Mass can be seen live on [email protected] Saturdays at 5:00pm via the St. Francis Facebook Live page. Saturday evening Mass will be available for viewing on Sunday on YouTube by searching for st. francis of assisi 5 pm mass.

St. Dominic School 420 E. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook, IL 60440

Sr. Marie Isaac, Principal — Phone: 630-739-1633 Fax: 630-739-5989

Please remember St. Francis of Reporng Sexual Abuse Assisi Parish in your estate planning. Anyone with reason to believe that a child has been abused or is being abused should report their suspicions to civil authorities. Contact: Illinois Department of Children and Family Services: 1-800-252-2873 or local police.

The Diocese of Joliet Victim Assistance Coordinator is available to help victims/survivors of child sexual abuse by a cleric, employee or volunteer of the Catholic Church. The Victim Assistance Coordinator will report to Bishop Conlon and coordinate efforts of pastoral support and outreach to assist in the healing process. The Victim Assistance Coordinator can also assist in making a report to civil authorities. Contact the Diocese of Joliet Victim Assistance Coordinator at 1-815-263- The Automated External Defibrillator (AED ) is located in 6467. the Narthex on the wall next to the St. Anne statue.