ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH

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Erin Ackermann Gregory Garlt Ivanna Lamb Alex Novak Sven Segerlund Alisa Allen Darlene Gedvilas Ken Larson Lesley (Tobin) John Shannon Sandy Anderson Danny Gonzalez Rick LeBreux Nygaard Desireé Sheppard Jack Aylward Judy Gonzalez Dolores Lewandowski Joseph O’Brien Evelyn Skriba Dave Balseqiz Dawn Grant Nancy Liden Larry Orni Dan Smyth Ada Bantola Destin Green Haley Lipnisky Joan Pacer Dolores Snyder Jennifer Bitterman Daniel Guzman Marilyn Loechl Lori Pacer Olivia Soto Brian Burke Jim Hale Sam Mahre Bill Parker Diane Srachta Allison Lamberts Burns Jennifer Hammerschmidt Beth Majerczyk Josie Pasciak Doug Stephan Jean Bustamante Deborah Lynn Harris Gianna Malorny Jim Paulissen Hugh Stott Karen Cervenka Betty Hass John Maltese Owen Payton Michael John Stralko Lisa Cicero Jeremy Heintz Linda Marczewski Molly Peters Rosemary Sumang Patricia Clifford John Heitzler, Jr. Jan Masters Bane Petrov Ewa Sarnacka Kathy Connor Joseph & Joy Henczel Al Mathieu Joseph Pirofalo Mary Tarchala Georgene Cook Paul Isherwood Diane Maher Brittney Prehn Virg Tobin Julio Correa Edy Jacobs Alex McCall Ian Prosser Jim Toman Rita Cross Jason Jensen Michael McCall Jeanne Ptak Erin Anderson Tugman Mary Elaine Cruz Margarita Jimenez Perri McCall Tim Ptak Benjamin Vargas Linda Dameron Andrew Jin Bessy Miller Theresa Ratterman Maria Vargas Anetta Derango Charles Kadolph Colette Miller Mary Rauch Keith Venard Nick DuBay David C. Kadolph Mayette Monales Sam Reyes Martha Vescio Ralph Eckhoff Lynn Kadolph Thomas Morris Alicia Ricciardi Virginia Underwood Joann Eggebrecht Mary Kallas Rosa Mostek Cooper Rojas Genevieve Welch Joan Enders Kathy Kamphaus Megan Mueller Gertie Romero Kylie Wells-Long Jennifer Engeldahl Brandon Karimi Mary Lu Mulcahy Kelli Rooney Elizabeth Wood Aaron Erickson Ken Kasnicka Lauren Mungo Katherine Rose Susan Woodbury William Ferdinand Carter Kettner Tim Murnane John Rossi Lexie Youngberg Patrocinia Fernandez Donna Kevil John Naill Sister Audrey Rothweil Larry Zengri Fr. Hilary Fischer Joe Konopka Becky Neal Marvin Rothweil *New this week* Marie Flores Margaret Krisch Johnny Neal Susan Rothweil Kyle Freed Gerry Krug Maura Neuens Bob Salat Dolores Gabriel Korrin Kupris Clare North Scott Schwartz

Mass Schedule Welcome - Bienvenido Please pray for Public Sunday Masses have those who defend begun, as well as public daily our nation, Mass at 7am and Saturday at those who serve 8:30am. We will have a limited in Active Duty amount of available seats for Pvt James Luigi Akin Mass because of the policy of SRA Francis Beifuss keeping households six feet apart; Major John Berg Parish Directory - 630-668-0918 you must sign up through our Sgt. Tyler Bowling, US Army Pastor/Párroco: Fr. Christopher Lankford parish website to reserve a seat Parochial Vicar: Fr. Jim Olofson Sgt Melissa Brooker Deacon: Dcn. Dave Ritter for Sunday Masses, including the Pvt Timothy Conley Secretaries: Jennifer Kurtyka, Rosa Benavides 5p on Saturday evening, at Lt. Jr. Gr. Nicholas Daly ………………….Ext 0 or 600………………… www.stjohnwinfield.org. You do Major Daniel Durbin Secretaria Hispana: …………………….Ext 601 not need to sign up for Daily SA Dakota Enders

Business Manager: Masses, including the 8:30am LCPI Ciro Esquivel, Jr. .………………...Mike Vallaro.………...Ext 616 Sgt. Nicholas Gedvilas Mass on Saturday morning. Facilities Manager: Pv2 Nicholas Gorman ……………...Aaron Simpson..……...... Ext 603 The bishop’s dispensation from the Sunday obligation is still in Sgt Pamela Gray Music Ministry: Adrienne Rose…630-653-1489 A1C Seth Kelley Música Español: María Marquez.630-562-6894 effect. Masses and devotions will PFC Gerard Kostecka Religious Education:…………..Office: Ext 613 continue to be online on Airman Nicholas Kostecka Director: Maureen Brennan..…...Ext 612 YouTube which can be accessed Sgt. David Lawless RCIA (Convert Preparation)……Ext 600 through our website, Youth Ministry: SrA Robert Lawless Coordinator: Ruben Chavez…...Ext. 615 www.stjohnwinfield.org, scroll Navy Marco Angelo Lomibao Grade School:…………………...Office: Ext 618 down to Social Media. Commander Matthew Luff Principal: Joanne Policht…………...Ext 618 CMDCM (SW/SS/AW) Timothy A. Phone 630-668-0918, Press 2, Fax: 630-668-1074 Sunday Masses: Newell St Vincent de Paul Society.…………..Ext 692 Sat. 5:00 pm & ABH2 Sean Phillips Sun. 7:30, 9:30 11:30 am Captain Colleen Rezabek Misa En Español: Captain Kevin Rezabek Please keep in your prayers Domingo 1:30 pm A1C Alejandro Luis Sanchez

our Seminarian who is preparing Weekday Masses: PFC Riley Santoyo for the Priesthood: Sgt Ian Sarlitto Mon.-Fri. 7:00 am; Sat. 8:30 am AN Michael Schieve Reconciliation (Confesión): Major Jim Smolucha Please pray for the Seminarians who Sat. 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Major Mike Smolucha worked at CDH this Summer: Greg Alberts, Brian Geary, Adoration: SPC Thomas Stanhope Aaron Minix, Tom Logue Thursday Evenings, 6:00 pm -9:00 pm SrA Zachary Ushman THE PRIESTS’ PAGE/LA PÁGINA DE LOS PADRES

Last weekend in our second reading, we heard St. La semana pasada, en la segunda lectura, Paul exhort the church in Rome: “Do not conform escuchamos a San Pablo exhortar a la iglesia en yourselves to this age but be transformed by the re- Roma: “No se dejen transformar por los criterios newal of your mind.” In my homily, I encouraged de este mundo; sino dejen que una nueva manera all of us to work on the renewal of our minds so that de pensar los transforme internamente.” En mi we might think and engage the world with the mind homilía, animé a todos a trabajar en la renovación de of Christ. After the Masses, a few people asked me nuestras mentes para que podamos pensar e for recommendations of books or podcasts to check involucrar al mundo con la mente de Cristo. Después out that would help listen to the voice of the Lord. de las misas, algunas personas me pidieron So I have put together a brief list of recommenda- recomendaciones de libros para ver que ayudarían a tions that have influenced my own thinking over the escuchar la voz del Señor. Así que he elaborado una years. breve lista de recomendaciones que han influido en

Books mi propio pensamiento a lo largo de los años.

The W ord on Fire Bible – Obviously reading the Bi- La Biblia – Como cristianos, necesitamos leer las ble is incredible important, it is the living Word of escrituras. A veces tenemos miedo de la Biblia God! Bishop Barron’s most recent publication has porque es un libro enrome. Pero puede empezar con incredible commentary on the Gospels that leads you los evangelios, como Mateo o Lucas, para entender to a deeper understanding of the Scriptures. la vida del Señor Jesús. Si queremos esta

The Light of Christ by Thomas Joseph White, OP – renovación, la Biblia es el primer paso. This book is an introduction to Catholicism, which is another way of saying a pretty comprehensive look Catolicismo: Un Viaje al Corazón de la Fe por at the whole of Church teaching. I read it during Obispo Barron. Obispo Barron es un ejemplo santo lockdown and I loved it. de como evangelizar el mundo. Él tiene un deseo profundo compartir la belleza y la verdad de la fe A Map of Life by Frank Sheed – Another great intro- con todo el mundo, y puede explicar muchos duction to Catholic theology. Short and accessible conceptos grandes en maneras fáciles. Recomiendo for anyone. todo de Obispo Barron. God or Nothing by Cardinal Sarah – An interview style book by Cardinal Sarah, sharing his own jour- Dios o Nada por Cardenal Sarah. Este libro en ney of receiving the faith from missionaries in Guin- unas series de entrevistas con Cardenal Sarah. Él es ea, his life as a priest and bishop, and where he sees un obispo y cardenal de Guinea en África, y the Lord at work now in the midst of the Church. comparte su camino con el Señor. Habla sobre los

Unbound by Neal Lozano – This is what I am read- misioneros en África, quien lo enseñaron la fe, su ing now, and it is a great book that helps bring about vida como un sacerdote y obispo, y donde el Señor healing and true interior freedom. está trabajando en la iglesia. Es muy bueno.

Podcasts The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast – Fr. Mike is La Cena del Cordero por Scott Hahn. Scott Hahn es an incredible priest of the Diocese of Duluth and un profesor de teología y convirtió a la fe después de these short podcasts present the faith in very down to un tiempo como ministro protestante. Este libro earth, tangible ways. habla sobre las realidades de la Santa Misa y cómo podemos entrar a los misterios cada vez que The Word on Fire Show – Bishop Barron and Bran- asistimos a la misa. Si quiere mejorar su experiencia don Vogt talk about the Catholic faith and culture de la misa, recomiendo La Cena del Cordero. every week.

The Liturgy Guys – This is a fun and insightful pod- Libertad por Neal Lozano – Estoy leyendo este libro cast about the liturgy and how to enter into the full- ahora, pero habla de cómo podemos recibir la ness of the Heavenly realties of the Mass. sanación espiritual y vivir en libertad interior. Es Three Dogs North – These are three friends from algo importante si quiere crecer en la vida espiritual. seminary who simply talk about different theological or spiritual topics that arise from their lives as En Cristo, priests. Padre Jim

In Christ, Fr. Jim

Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Our Sanctuary Lamps September 6, 2020 This week, our Sanctuary Lamps* burn in “If two of you agree on earth about anything for which Memory of/Honor of:

they are to pray, it shall be granted to them by my heavenly Father.” Chapel ♥ For the Unemployed Church ♥ For Those Suffering from Depression — Matthew 18:19 *If you would like to request a sanctuary lamp to burn in memory of/in honor of a loved one, please contact the parish office. The cost is five dollars per week. MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

SIGNING UP FOR MASSES-UPDATE (The 7:50a Masses are offered privately for the intentions that have Parishioners do not have to sign up in advance for daily Mass, been promised; there are no public 7:50a Masses*) including Saturday morning 8:30a Mass. Sign-up is still re-

Saturday, September 5 quired for Sunday Mass, including Saturday at 5p. To regis- ter for Sunday Mass, including the vigil Mass on Saturday at 8:30 a.m. ♥† CCW Living, Deceased & for Peace (CCW) 5p, go to www.stjohnwinfield.org, or phone the parish office at Vigil Mass of The Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 630-668-0918, ext. 0. 5:00 p.m. † Lottie Jakubiec (The Jakubiec Family) † Alfred & ♥ Living, Doris Borter (Steve & Libby Borter) † The Stutzke Family (The Hanlock Family) Labor Day, Monday, † Michael B. Harrison (Rick & Mary Alice Carlson) September 7, 2020-8:00 AM † Donald Earley (Cathy Johnston) Morning Mass on Labor Day,

Sunday, September 6, Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary September 7, 2020, is at 8:00 AM Time No one will be in the parish office on Labor Day. 7:30 a.m. ♥† People of the Parish 9:30 a.m. † Bill Rose (The St. John the Baptist Handbell Choir) 11:30 a.m. ♥† Knights of Columbus, Living & Deceased (K of C) ADORATION CANCELLED ONE NIGHT ONLY- 1:30 p.m. (Spanish) † La intención del sacerdote THURS., SEPTEMBER 10TH Due to Confirmation being held on Thursday, September 10, Monday, September 7-Labor Day 2020, Adoration is cancelled on Thursday evening, September 10, 2020 8:00 a.m. † Josephine, Mary Alice, & Sister Xavier Garrivan (Geralyn Garavan)

Tuesday, September 8 OUTDOOR MASS- 7:00 a.m. † All Souls of the Faithfully Departed “MASS IN THE GRASS” *7:50 a.m. † Benedict Sikorski (Chris & Barbara Sikorski)

Wednesday, September 9 SATURDAY, 5P, SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 7:00 a.m. † Bill Rose (The Rose Family)

Thursday, September 10 Mass on Saturday, September 12, 2020, at 5p 7:00 a.m. † Intention of the Priest will be outdoors! Please sign up on our website, *7:50 a.m. † Christopher & Katherine Ebert (Dolores Lewandowski) www.stjohnwinfield.org th Friday, September 11 We’re setting September 19 as a possible rain date. 7:00 a.m. † Jośe & Julia Mendez (Dan Conley) However, the 10-day forecast for 9/12 looks *7:50 a.m. † Mary Kalat (Walter & Therese beautiful! Please bring a lawn chair for your seating. Martineau)

Saturday, September 12 SACRAMENT OF PENANCE & CONFESSION 8:30 a.m. † Fidela Villa (Michael McGrath)

Vigil Mass of The Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time The Sacrament of Penance and Confession has 5:00 p.m. † All Catechists resumed on Saturdays from 3:30p until 4:30p in † Thomas Starck, Anniv. of Birthday (Jim & Marianne the Church. Please wear a mask. Confessions are Russell) heard inside the church on the most outer aisle, not in † Arely Conley (The Conley Family) the confessionals, either with a screen in-between the † Cosgrove & Miller Families (Colette Miller) ♥ The Hanlock Family (The Hanlock Family) confessor and the priest, or face-to-face, maintaining † Rosealie Mulinex a six-foot distance. To maintain confidentiality and

Sunday, September 13, Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordi- privacy, everyone will be asked to remain in the Nar- nary Time thex until it is their turn, and asked to socially dis- 7:30 a.m. † Deceased Members of the Pagliughi Family (The tance while waiting. Lonks Family) 9:30 a.m. ♥† People of the Parish Confession Schedule/Horario de Confesiones 11:30 a.m. † William Zapletal, Deceased (Larry Zengri) • Saturday, September 5, 3:30p-Church-Fr Chris/Fr Jim 1:30 p.m. (Spanish) † La intención del sacerdote • Saturday, September 12, 3:30p-Church-Fr Chris/Fr Jim 2020 First Communicants

Dafne Ahuatzi Emmanuel Garcia Jestin Parra Miguel Alcantar Dayanara Garcia Tredway Payton Tamara Alfaro Izayana Garcia Christian Perez Kailey Antonio Jesus Garcia Sophia Positano William Antonio Jose Garcia Gabriel Quiroz Diana Avila Juan Garcia Gustavo Ramirez Jessica Avila Zoe Garcia Marlen Ramirez Aisha Ballines Luca Genuardi Sarai Ramirez Guadalupe Barrera Adelli Gomez Susana Ramirez Danielle Borner Caden Grantz Ricardo Romero Brooke Bothwell Adan Guerrero Arianna Russo Ahtziri Carillo Celeste Guerrero Davian Salazar Nataly Carillo Ruby Guerrero Camila Salinas Jairo Chavez Juan Guevara Isabella Salinas Joel Chavez John Hacker Karla Sanchez Jonathan Chavez Kary Hernandez Sophia Sanfilippo Kaleen Chavez Victoria Hernandez Landon Santana Cristobal Colon Alessia Jais Sydney Silver Xochitl Cristobal Viviann LeMay Karina Sivertsen Lizbeth DeJesus Julian Lopez Miguel Soto Declen Devine Rosario Lopez Caitlin Stanker Vincent DiGiovanni D’Marcus Marin Landen Stith Luke Doyle Raul Mendoza Edward Urbina Aldair Duran Sophia Moreci Kaylie Valdez Brianna Duran Carlos Munoz Cisneros Christopher Woodbury Jonathan Esquival Cristian Munoz Cisneros Michael Zavala Yaceli Esquival Nicholas Nunez Isabella Zagal Bryce Fomby Aylin Ocampo Maria Zagal Dilan Galvan Carillo Christopher Parra Marcus Zlataric Online prayers, reflections, &devotions https://mycatholic.life https://dynamiccatholic.com https://www.catholic.org/lent Breviary (Liturgy of the Hours) on IBreviary App & Website Apps &Websites for Relevant Radio, Word on Fire, & Formed Welcome and Installation of Catechetical Sunday Bishop Ronald Hicks-Sixth Bishop of Joliet September 20, 2020, at September 29, 2020 9:30 AM Mass

St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish and the Diocese of Attention all Religious Educa- Joliet are overjoyed to invite all the people of the Dio- tion Catechists, Aides, Catholic cese of Joliet and throughout the Church to join us in School Teachers, Baptism celebrating the installation of our new bishop, Most Preparation Teachers: Reverend Ronald A. Hicks, later this month. Please sign-up and attend the On the eve of the Installation, Bishop Hicks will join 9:30a Mass on Sunday, Sep- our priests for a Vespers Service of Welcome at the tember 20, 2020. You will re- Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus. This will begin ceive a special blessing from at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, September 28, 2020. our pastor, Father Chris Lank-

ford. Bishop Hicks will be installed as the sixth Bishop of Joliet by the Apostolic Nun- cio to the United States, the Most Reverend Archbishop Christophe Pierre, Please know you are appreciat- on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. The Installation Mass will also ed beyond measure for all you take place at the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus. do to bring God’s love and Due to the gathering limitations in place during COVID-19, participation will be word to our youth and our pa- by invitation only. Both events will be livestreamed for all to join us virtually rishioners. at http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/ or http://www.youtube.com/ DioceseofJolietIL. See you at Mass on September 20th! The continued prayers of all in the Joliet Diocesan Community are welcome as we rejoice in the unfolding of our history. ~Maureen Brennan, Director of Religious Education

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION FOR 2020/2021 NEWS

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED!

Registrations are being taken for Religious Education Sessions 2020-2021 ONLINE. Please see our website for all necessary forms at www.stjohnwinfield.org, then click on Religious Education Parent Information.

However, if you prefer, print out the forms and drop off at the RE Office Monday through Thursday 8:30- 3PM, Door 11.

Or, stop in at Door 11 and we will give you the necessary paperwork. Please wear a mask.

Please note, due to COVID-19, we have changed some of the RE class times and days we meet. And seating is limited, so do not wait!

TUESDAY SESSIONS: 4-5:15PM and 5:45-7PM English Only 1st -5th grade (4th and 5th grades will meet on campus one week and eLearn the opposite week.)

WEDNESDAY SESSIONS: 5:45-7PM – Spanish Sessions (Second year) 6:00-8:00PM -6th grade alternates with Confirmation I and Confirmation II

Session Dates can be found on the last page of the Family Handbook 2020-2021 on the St. John’s website, www.stjohnwinfield.org.

TODAY’S READINGS All Are Invited!

Monday: 1 Cor 5:1-8; Ps 5:5-7, 12; Lk 6:6-11, Friday Morning Bible Study or, for Labor Day, any readings from the Mass “For the Blessings of Human La We will be continuing Friday morning bible study bor,” nos. 907-911 this year with some caveats Tuesday: Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30; Ps 13:6; to accommodate the current Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 [18-23] pandemic. You will need to Wednesday: 1 Cor 7:25-31; Ps 45:11-12, 14-17; check in, masks will be re- Lk 6:20-26 quired, and social distancing Thursday: 1 Cor 8:1b-7, 11-13; Ps 139:1b-3, 13- 14ab, 23-24; Lk 6:27-38 maintained. Some of you Friday: 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22b-27; Ps 84:3-6, 12; may not be ready to come Lk 6:39-42 out just yet, but we want to let you know we are Saturday: 1 Cor 10:14-22; Ps 116:12-13, 17-18; here. You will be able to discuss scripture with oth- Lk 6:43-49 er Catholics, meet new friends, and develop a deeper Sunday: Sir 27:30 — 28:7; Ps 103:1-4, 9-12; understanding of the Bible which helps in this time Rom 14:7-9; Mt 18:21-35 of isolation. This year we will be studying 1 Corin- thians, Revelations and, a DVD series on the Bible and the Virgin Mary by Scott Hahn. READINGS FOR THE WEEK We meet every Friday morning from 9:30 a.m. to First Reading — Warn the wicked and try to turn them 11:00 a.m. in Sebahar Hall, starting September 11th. from their ways (Ezekiel 33:7-9). Psalm — If today you hear his voice, harden not your Just bring your Bible. hearts (Psalm 95). Second Reading — Owe nothing to anyone, except mu- Call Shirley Axelson at 630-293-1355 tual love (Romans 13:8-10). for more details. Gospel — If two agree about anything for which they pray, it shall be granted to them (Matthew 18:15-20). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, Interna- tional Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. ST. JOHN’S MASSES- LIVE STREAMED

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time St. John’s has set up a YouTube channel Monday: Labor Day where Masses and devotions are posted. Tuesday: The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Wednesday: St. Peter Claver Currently, two weekend Masses will be Friday: Patriot Day live streamed, the 9:30a and the 1:30p in Saturday: The Most Holy Name of Mary; Spanish. You can watch them live or you Blessed Virgin Mary can go on YouTube anytime and watch the saved Masses.

Two ways to find the Live Streamed

Please pray for Masses: 1. St. John the Bapst Website now has direct links to our Thomas “Tom” Masterson YouTube Channel, Instagram, and who passed away Facebook. Go to on August 16, 2020. www.stjohnwinfield.org, scroll down to Social Media, and click on YouTube; or,

Our sympathies are 1. Go to YouTube; extended to his wife, Cindy, 2. Search for St. John the Baptist Winfield and to all of his 3. Click on our St. John’s Church logo: family and friends.

QUESTIONS? Contact our parish office to speak with our business manager, Mike Vallaro 630-668-0918, ext. 616.

Please remember St. John’s by Help a child receive a Catholic dropping off or mailing envelopes or education at St. John the Baptist, by giving electronically through WeShare, and you can receive a 75% tax credit which can be accessed on our website. on your state income taxes.

WHY IS A TAX CREDIT BETTER THAN A DEDUC- Sacrificial Giving-We are ever grateful for your lov- TION? ing generosity & sharing in the Ministries of serving the Lord at A tax credit is always better than a tax deduction because a St. John the Baptist Parish. credit lovers your tax bill directly. A deduction lowers your Parish Collections-Abram tithed (giving at least adjusted gross income on your IRS Form 1040, so the amount 10%) as a symbol that he depended totally on God. Moses said you get reduced off your tax bill is directly tied to your tax tithing was holy and an act of worship. Yes, even Jesus talked bracket. about money because money is a necessary part of our lives Example: Tax Credit vs. Tax Deduction and it is also a necessary part of the viability of the church. For example, if you make a $1,000 Tax Credit Scholarship Our tithe is merely a way to recognize that. Each family should donation you receive a $750 tax credit which lowers your tax prayerfully discern their own situation and understand that owed to Illinois by $750. Simple as that. If your tax bill was tithing is God’s plan for supporting the church and the poor. We going to be $3,000, you just reduced it to $2,250. are ever grateful for your generosity and sharing in the Ministries However, what would happen if that was a deduction on your of Serving the Lord here at St. John the Baptist. Please help us IRS Form 1040 and not a tax credit? A $1,000 deduction, if meet our weekly needs of $22,941. you are in the 22% tax bracket, will lower your adjusted gross income by $1,000, thereby lowering your tax bill by about August 2……………$28,779 $220. In this scenario, we also assume that the taxpayer is itemizing their deductions. If the taxpayer takes the standard August 9……………$16,840 deduction ($12,400 if filing single or $24,800 if married filing August 16………….$18,013 jointly), then the $1,000 donation would not provide any tax August 23………….$21,036 benefit.

Donate through Empower Illinois (empowerillinois.org), designating St. John the Baptist Catholic School as the Thank you for your generosity and support! recipient of the scholarship. Contact the school office or the parish business manager for more information. BI-MONTHLY-- THURSDAY EVENING MEN’S ROSARY AT MARY GARDEN TIME 7 PM…EVERY OTHER THURSDAY BEGINNING SEPT 3, 2020

Sponsored by the Men of St John’s & the Knights of Columbus

A pandemic is sweeping the nation...the world. Thousands have died...Devastating fires, triggered by innumerable lightning strikes, rip through the forests and homes of northern California...Hurricane season bodes fierce winds and flood-surge destruc- tion...Thugs rampage in the streets of many cities--including Minneapolis, Portland, St. Louis, Chicago, Seattle, New York, Philadel- phia, and, most recently, Kenosha-- smashing, setting fires, beating, killing, looting, for joy and profit, and the media responds ane- mically, deceptively, referring to the thugs simply as “protestors.” Statues of saints are being torn down. Churches are being set- afire. Priests are being attacked. Where it is not ignored or bypassed, the Catholic faith is attacked and ridiculed. Fear and hatred press upon the hearts of many of us...Abortion...Family Dissolution...Pornography...

What is the meaning of all this? What is God telling us? How many of us are even speaking to Him about it? We--Men of St. John and the Knights of Columbus--think these are matters that we need to pray about, to ask Our Lord and Our Lady for restoration of public order, faith, morality, and amity among peoples.

Please join us every other Thursday evening, starting September 3rd, at 7:00 p.m., in the Mary Garden, immediately east of the Church, where we will pray the Rosary for the well-being of our families, our Church, our nation, and ourselves. Afterwards, we will gather for fellowship and good conversation, enriched by liquid refreshments and snacks. Please join us.

The Men of St. John’s & Knights of Columbus Council 8002 CATHOLICS FOR LIFE

The month of September is dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows, whose me- morial the Church celebrates on September 15, and on September 8 we celebrate Our Lady’s birthday. These are special days on which to pray for Re- spect for all Life.

Wednesday September 23 - 40 Days for Life Vigil begins. Please see the website 40daysforlife.com/ aurora to sign up on the vigil calendar. You’re welcome to attend anytime you are available, but always with someone else. Remember, God hears all prayers anytime, anywhere!

Saturday September 26, 9:30 to 11am - St. Isidore Catholic Church, Bloomingdale - State Representa- tive Amy Grant and former State Representative Jeanne Ives will be two of the speakers at a free Pro-Life and Pro-Family legislative information event. You won’t want to miss this fast-paced, informative session. Space is limited due to social distancing requirements. Register by September 21, by calling 630-358-0042 or emailing [email protected].

Prayer Before an Election

Almighty God, Lord of Life and King of all Nations, we beg you to look kindly upon our country and help us to choose wisely our new leaders. Inform our conscience and enlighten our judgment, that we may elect those who will mercifully uphold justice and strive to protect the least among us. Help us to discern which candi- dates will uphold both the letter and the spirit of the law. May our nation once again respect religious free- dom, authentic marriage, the importance of family and the value of every human life – from conception to death. Heal the division that wounds our unity and help us to overlook political tensions that keep us from becoming a united force for good. May our great land, built on both personal responsibility and charity to- wards the less fortunate, always balance prosperity with care for the elderly, the poor, the sick and the aban- doned. May we elect honest and trustworthy candidates who will always uphold the common good and pro- tect our God-given rights. In concert with the great founders of our nation may we confidently proclaim, “In God we trust”. Amen

SJB MOPS is a JOB OPPORTUNITIES AT OUR group for all kinds SCHOOL, DIOCESE OF JOLIET & SURROUNDING PARISHES of moms, from

pregnancy up to PART-TIME HELP WANTED AT ST. JOHN being a grandma! THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC SCHOOL Our meetings are Two part-time positions are available at St. John the twice a month, the first and third Monday Baptist Catholic School: of each month during the school year. We Instructional Assistant – Preschool 3 year olds – meet from 7-8:30pm at St. John the Baptist works M-F, 7:15 – 1:00 PM

Catholic Church in Winfield. We meet to Technology Teacher – works two days, 7:00 – 3:15 discuss all types of motherhood topics, PM – Monday and Tuesday have fun events, food & drinks and more! For more information, please contact Principal, Jo- Join us as we kick off our season anne Policht at 630-668-2625, extension 617 or [email protected]. with a Bonfire!

Friday, Sept 11th, 7pm The Vermillion’s House Our Diocese of Joliet and surrounding parishes have job opportunities, as well. To view full job descrip- 29W538 James Ave tions and other opportunities, visit: http:// West Chicago. www.dioceseofjoliet.org/hr/sectioncontent.php? Please RSVP to: [email protected] secid=1 Please bring your lawn chair!

SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION Baptisms Until further notice, baptisms will be held on Saturdays, practicing social distancing. Parents need to be registered pa- rishioners and parents and godparents will need to attend a Baptism Preparation Class prior to the Baptism. Godparents are to be practicing Catholics! Please contact the parish office at 630-668-0918, ext. 600. RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) Our RCIA classes are for any adult wanting to become Catholic. This is the time when questions are answered and formation begins. So, whether you are answering God’s call to join the church, seeking to participate fully in the sacraments, or looking to find answers about the Catholic faith, RCIA is for you. RCIA sessions meet weekly from September until Easter. Jim and Rosanne Druckemiller are co-directors and they can be reached by contact- ing the church office at 630-668-0918. Call soon and get excited about the Catholic faith. We can’t wait to meet you! Wedding Information Getting married? Give us a ring! Please contact one of the parish priests as soon as you become engaged and at least six months before the wedding date. Spiritual preparation begins at least SIX MONTHS in advance. Cath- olics need to be attending church every Sunday. Please do not set your reception date until you meet with a priest. Prayers & Support for the Sick & Those in Need Having Surgery? Give one of our priests a call PRIOR to your surgery, so that anointing can be given at a time when you are less stressed. Call the parish office at 630-668-0918, ext. 0, & set a time to come in BEFORE your surgery for anointing.

Hospital Visits Our priests are available to make hospital visits. Because of HIPAA Laws the Hospital does not notify churches when parishioners are there. Please notify the St. John’s Parish Office when a loved one is there giving us the name and room number. We want to do our best to minister to all hospitalized!

Homebound-Parishioners who are homebound and wish to receive communion, please call the parish office at 630-668-0918, ext. 0, and we will pass your name to the coordinator for Homebound Ministry. Please note: due to the coronavirus, no communion taken to homebound; instead, Homebound Ministers praying over the telephone with homebound.

Prayers of the Faithful If you or someone in your family is sick and would like to be mentioned in the Prayers of the Faithful at Sunday Masses, please call the parish office at 630-668-0918, ext. 0.

Prayer Line, Pray for the Sick Listed in Bulletin If you or someone in your family is sick & would like to be prayed for by our confidential Prayer Line or listed in the Sick of the Church bulletin, please contact the parish office at 630-668-0918, ext. 0.

Grief Support Group Our Grief Support Group offers emotional support for those grieving a loss - whether by death, divorce, or other significant event in their lives. Support is based on confidentiality, trust, and safety. For more information, contact the parish office at 630-668-0918, ext. 0. Please note: Grief Support will meet on Thursday, October 1 at 7:00 p.m. in Sebahar Hall. Please register beforehand; call the parish office for information at 630-668-0918, ext. 0

24-Hour Adoration: Adoration has began on Thursday evenings from 6p-9p. For more information, please call the parish office at 630.668.0918, ext. 600. All are welcome. Please note: No Adoration on Thurs., September 10th due to Confirmation. Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting-Until further notice, AA is not meeting at St. John’s, per State of Illi- nois guidelines.

Overeaters Anonymous Meeting: Until further notice, OA is not meeting at St. John’s due to COVID-19. MASS INFORMATION Mass Intentions: Please call or email the parish office to schedule a Mass Intention. Donation is $10; 5p & 1:30p Masses-free-will donation. 630-668-0918, ext 0 or [email protected]. We can mail the Mass card for you.

PARISH OFFICE HOURS: The parish office will remain closed. Please call or email the parish office, and we will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible. Please call 630-668-0918, ext 0 for the parish office, or email [email protected] or [email protected] Lost and Found: When we re-open, please check the Lost and Found box in the Usher’s Room in the Church. Bulletin Articles: Submissions are due by noon on Thurs., 10 days prior to the Sunday on which you wish the article to appear. . Include the name & phone number of the person submitting the article. Please email as an attachment using Microsoft Word or Publisher. Please do not include article in the body of the email. Email to: [email protected] and [email protected]. St. John the Baptist Catholic Church/Iglesia Católica de San Juan Bautista

Reporting Sexual Abuse Anyone with reason to believe that a child has been abused or is being abused should report his/her suspicions to civil authorities. Contact the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, 1-800-25ABUSE (1-800-252-2873) or the 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 Ap- ostolic Administrator Most Reverend Richard E. Pates, 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. Con- tact the Victim Assistance Coordinator at 1-815-263-6467.

Denuncia de abuso sexual Cualquier persona que tenga motivos de sospecha que un niño ha sido abusado o está siendo abusado debe informar a las autoridades civiles. Contacto: Departamento de Illinois de Servicios para Niños y Familia: 1- 800-25ABUSE (1-800-252-2873) o la policía local. El Coordinador de Asistencia a las Víctimas de la Dióce- sis de Joliet está disponible para ayudar a las víctimas / sobrevivientes de abuso sexual infantil por parte de un ministro, empleado o voluntario de la Iglesia Católica. El Coordinador de Asistencia a Víctimas informará al Apostolic administrator Most Reverend Richard E. Pates y coordinará los esfuerzos de apoyo y acompa- ñamiento pastoral para ayudar en el proceso de curación. El Coordinador de Asistencia a Víctimas también puede proveer asistencia en hacer un informe a las autoridades civiles. Póngase en contacto con la Diócesis de Joliet Coordinador de Asistencia a las Víctimas en el 1-815-263-6467.

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