St. Parish

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

Parish Mission Statement Weekend Mass Schedule

St. Francis of Assisi, a welcoming, friendly and culturally Saturday, 5:00 PM diverse Catholic faith community, celebrates and shares Sunday the love of Jesus Christ. 8:00 A.M., 10:00 A.M. & 12:00 P.M.

Daily Mass & Facility Schedule Monday, April 26, 2021 Saturday, May 1, 2021 Acts 11:1-18; Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4; Jn 10:1-10 St. the Worker; First Saturday 9:00 AM Margaret Marullo (Jean DiDonato Acts 13:44-52; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 14:7-14 or (for the memorial) Gn 1:26 — 2:3 or Col 3:14-15, 17, Tuesday, April 27, 2021 23-24; Ps 90:2-4, 12-14, 16; Mt 13:54-58 Acts 11:19-26; Ps 87:1b-7; Jn 10:22-30 9:00 AM Ray Caffarelli (Mary Linda Caffarelli) 5:00 PM Jim Singer (St. Francis of Assisi Parish) Sara Oakes (Pat & Barb Carlson) Wednesday, April 28, 2021 Gayle & Bill Bielawski St. Peter Chanel; St. Louis Grignion de Montfort (John & Sheila Harris) Acts 12:24 — 13:5a; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Jn 12:44-50 9:00 AM Special Intention Sunday, May 2, 2021 Fifth Sunday of Easter Thursday, April 29, 2021 Acts 9:26-31; Ps 22:26-28, 30-32; 1 Jn 3:18-24; Jn 15:1-8 St. Acts 13:13-25: Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25, 27; Jn 13:16-20 8:00 AM Diane Wallen 9:00 AM Special Intention (Deacon Mike & Maggie McGuire)

Friday, April 30, 2021 10:00 AM Parishioners St. Pius V; National Arbor Day Acts 13:26-33; Ps 2:6-11ab; Jn 14:1-6 12:00 PM Diane Wallen (St. Francis of Assisi) 9:00 AM Special Intention Scott Hoffman (St. Francis of Assisi) Jamie Meyers (Nitza Anaya)

1:30 PM Deacon—Gratzke Narthex

3:00 PM Deacon—Drobney & Fuentez Narthex

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From the Pastor

Dear Parishioners:

Today we celebrate World Day of Prayer for Vocations. This Sunday is also called Good Shepherd Sunday because the readings are about Jesus, the Good Shepherd. We pray that we have more Good Shepherds like Jesus to serve the Church. One such good shepherd was Padre Pio who was born today in 1887. For over 50 years, as a Capuchin Franciscan, he heard many confessions. Also on this day please remember Blessed Jose Trinidad who was asked to go to San Francisco del Rincon. It was risky because religious persecution was fierce in the 1920s in Mexico. He was discovered on April 22nd during his mission when the safe house own by some lay friends was raided by authorities. Two other priests were also there on that day and arrested. They were falsely accused of a recent train derailment. They were taken to the site of the derailment on April 25th. Before they were shot and killed, they spread their arms in the sign of the cross. They were beatified along with 10 other Mexican in 2005.

April 26th is the Feast of Our Lady of Good Counsel. On the Feast of St. mark in 1467, worshippers gathered at a tiny church in an Italian town near Rome which was undergoing renovations. Suddenly they saw an image of Our Lady of Good Counsel suspended in the air before the unfinished church wall. Devotion to Our Lady of Good Counsel quickly sprung up after that event. The image is one of Mary tenderly holding the infant Jesus after they had returned from hearing ’s prophecies at the Temple.

Bishop Juan Geradi, Auxiliary of Guatemala City, investigated human rights abuses in the 36 year Guatemalan civil war which ended in 1996. Two years later he presented his findings. The conclusion was that almost 90% of the 200,000 non-combatant deaths and disappearances were caused by the military. Two days after he presented his report on April 26, 1998, military assassins ambushed Bishop Geradi in his home and smashed in his skull with a slab of cement.

April 28th is the Feast of Peter Chanel who lived from 1803—1841. He wanted to be a and joined the Marists at the age of 28. The Bishop left Peter and a Marist Brother on Futuna Island in New Hebrides. He promised to return in six months. The interval lasted five years. He struggles with the unknown language and the difficult adjustments with whalers, traders and warring natives. As few natives were baptized. When the chieftain’s son asked to be baptized, persecution by the chieftain reached a climax. Fr. Chanel was surrounded in his hut, clubbed to death, and his body cut into pieces. Within two years of his death, the whole island became Catholic. He is the first of Oceania and its Patron.

April 28th is also the Feast of St. who lived from 1922-1962. She was a wife, mother and doctor. In September 1961 in her second month of pregnancy, she developed a tumor in her uterus. Before the surgical operation and conscious of the risk that her continued pregnancy brought, she pleaded with the surgeon to save the life of the child she was carrying. “If you must decide between me and the child, do not hesitate to choose the child. I insist on it. Save her.” On April 21, 1962 Ginna Emanuela was born. Despite all the efforts and treatment to save both of them, on the morning of April 28th amid unspeakable pain and after repeated exclamations of “Jesus, I love you. Jesus, I love you.” St. Gianna Molla died. She was canonized May 16th, 2004.

The Feast of St. Louis Mary de Montfort is also on April 28th. He lived from 1673-1716. He wrote the famous book True Devotion to Mary, a book that deeply influenced St. John Paul II and where he got his motto “Totus Tuus,” all for Mary.

On April 28th we also remember Blessed Luchesio and Buonadonna. St. Francis decided to establish a Third Order for lay people living in the world. By tradition, they are the first Franciscans in this Third Order commissioned by St. Francis. Both husband and wife died on the same day, April 28, 1260.

April 29th is the Feast of St. Catherine Siena who lived from 1347—1380. She entered the Dominican Third Order at 18. Catherine ranks high among mystics and spiritual writers of the Church. Her spiritual testament is found in the book call The Dialogue. For her writings she is call a .

April 30th is the Feast of St. Marie of the Incarnation. In 1639 she led a group of nuns to Quebec where she founded a school which became a center for French settlers and natives alike. She served over 33 years in the New World.

The Feast of St. Joseph the Worker is May 1st. In response to “May Day” celebrations for workers sponsored by Communists, Pius XIII instituted the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker in 1955. Jesus was trained by Joseph to be a carpenter. Holiness is possible in the ordinary circumstances of life which Jesus lived with Mary and Joseph

Yours in Christ, Fr. Herb

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 May, June & July—Closed offer prayers for others:

Angelito Abalos Linda Hardin The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated Susan Allen Rich Hrycyk on Sunday at 1:30pm and 3:00pm. Greg Basta Vicki Magrady

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

Support the Catholic If you would like to add a family member who needs Home Missions Appeal prayer, or yourself, please call the Parish Office at today! Over 40% of 630-759-7588. dioceses United States and its territories are Prayer for Our Troops considered mission Lord, hold our troops in Your loving hands. Bless them territories, because and their families for the selfless acts they do for us. they are unable to fund essential pastoral Weekly Parish Stewardship activities needed in their communities. April 18, 2021 Your support funds Env. Amount Budget religious education, Sunday Collection Regular 129 7,580.00 seminary formation, lay Sunday Collection On Line 158 6,309.50 ministry training, and Total Sunday Collection 287 13,889.50 18,000.00 other programs that build vibrant faith communities right here in the United States. Please be generous. More Easter Regular 9 335.00 information can be found at www.usccb.org/home- Easter On Line missions. Total Easter Collection 9 335.00 40,000.00 Debt Buster Regular 13 350.00 Debt Buster On Line 22 545.00 Total Debt Buster 35 895.00 965.00 Donations Regular 5 260.00 After the Saturday 5:00pm and Donations On Line 1 10.00 the Sunday 8:00am Mass, join Total Donations 6 270.00 510.00 the Knights of Columbus as they Holy Days Regular lead the Pro-Life and Vocation Holy Days On Line 0 - Rosary outside by the Blessed Total Holy Days 0 - 350.00 ’s statue on the Northside of the Church. Religious Formation Tuition 1 115.00 Other Collections St. Vincent de Paul 12 172.00 5 105.00 The Sanctuary Presence Lamp, that burns to Ministerial Collections let us know of Jesus’ Presence in the Total 17 277.00 Tabernacle, will be lit for the intentions of any Total Collections 15,781.50 parishioner or in memory of any of our A good shepherd thinks of the sheep and gives himself. deceased. The offering is $10.00 for one week, ( Francis) Monday through Sunday. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT

The Lamp will burn in Memory of Rudy Malinovsky PLEASE CONSIDER OUR E-GIVING PROGRAM the week of April 26th thru May 2nd Please contact Deb Blumenstein at 630 759 7588 or visit our website www.stfrancisbb.org and click on the E-Giving tab. Requested by Steve & Val Nickel E-Giving is a safe and secure system for your donations.

Spiritual Bouquet envelopes for Mother’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 Altar so the priests can bless the offerings at all Masses on Mother’s Day, May 9th.

Art & Environment Ministry

Arts and Environment reflect our recognition of the wonder of the Lord’s real presence in our midst.

The Beauty of the Liturgy Reflected in the Beauty of the Church.

This ministry honors our sacred space and enhances our liturgical experiences through seasonal planning and decorating of the church, creating visual effects and maintaining the physical interior of the church.

St. Francis of Assisi is looking for a volunteer coordinator for the Art & Environment Ministry. If interested or for additional questions, please contact Deacon Gerrie Mempin at 630-759-7588, ext. 107.

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Project Update

Warmer weather, flowers and trees blooming, people getting out more, vaccines being administered allowing families to be together and actually hug after more than a year, all these things lift our spirits and we thank and praise God for them. At the same time, we can’t ignore the difficult effects that the lockdown has had on us. Many are experiencing increased anxiety and depression when they’ve never had an issue with these in the past. They just can’t explain why they feel the way they do and conclude that it just doesn’t make sense. If this is happening to you or someone you love, you’re not alone. Please seek help. Catholic Charities offers counseling and referrals to counseling. Talk to your doctor. Talk to a friend. There are so many people who want to help. Pray for guidance and talk to someone.

Project Gabriel has been extremely busy. We have two new Moms! Sofia was due in May, but Analise came early, April 6th! She is in the NICU and is doing okay, so we’re praying that she will continue to do well and be home with her family soon. Regina joined Project Gabriel when her family realized that she really needed help, in various ways, to take care of her two-year-old, Gisel. We’re still getting to know her and will keep you updated.

Irene is in need of prayers as she is going through a particularly difficult time. She is so appreciative of your prayers and has said that she can feel God working in her life. Thank you for your continued support.

Theresa’s daughter, Genesis, who’s not quite three had eye surgery. We are praying for the total success of the surgery and her quick recovery.

Nina’s family is recovering from the Covid virus. Nina, her mother, her son and daughter all have it. We are praying that it will not spread to other members of the family, especially baby Patrick, who’s not quite four months old.

Phoebe is doing really well. She will likely be graduating out of our ministry soon. This is what we hope and pray for our Moms; that they will get to a position where they won’t need our help anymore. We let them know that should they want to talk or have a particular need; we are always there for them. Sometimes we stay in touch simply because a friendship has formed. We are very blessed for the opportunity to be a part of their life. Our volunteers often admit that sometimes they feel that they get more out of the experience than they give.

We are still in need of summer clothes in girl’s size 3T and 4T and boy’s size 24M, 2T and 3T. Our need for diapers size 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 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.

Thank you for your ongoing prayers and support.

God bless you!

Ongoing programs: “Treat a Teacher”/Classroom

Bible Study Grant Fundraising

Topic: The Gospel of Matthew Please join the Women’s Giving Circle, a fund of the Catholic Education Foundation, to give back to our rd We meet Thursday evenings at 7:00pm via Zoom. If teachers the week of May 3 . We are supplying all you are interested in joining us please contact Renetta Diocese of Joliet grade school teachers with a lunch as a Land at [email protected]. gesture of appreciation for all that they have done this year for our students, families, and school communities. Donations are being accepted at www.givecentral.org/ treatateacher. Any additional funds raised will go back to support the classroom grants available annually for teachers.

Come Garden With Us Prayer for Vocations

You’re invited to join St. Dominic’s organic vegetable God our Father, You made each of us to use our gifts in garden this year. individuals and families from St, Dominic the Body of Christ. and St Francis are all welcome. We ask that You inspire young people whom you call to Cost: No Charge, but donations for supplies are welcome. priesthood and consecrated life to courageously follow Your will. Purpose and Benefits: 1) Grow organic vegetables, with the help of other garden Send workers into Your great harvest so that the Gospel members, for your own use or those in need. is preached, the poor are served with live, the suffering 2) Meet new people and feel more connected to the are comforted, and Your people are strengthened by the parish. sacraments. 3) Enjoy working outside and getting the exercise gardening provides. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. 4) Learn more about gardening from each other and the Master Gardener from the University of Illinois Extension Service.

Time and work commitment: 2-4 hours a week.

We follow CDC Guidelines and wear masks and social distance.

Our first group work day, to enrich the soil with peat moss and compost, is Apr 24. On another Saturday we plan to add mulch to the walking paths. We plan to plant on Saturday May 15..

Location of Garden: North of St Dominic Church building across the driveway.

Experienced and inexperienced gardeners are welcome,

If interested or for more information contact Barbara Kozlowski [email protected] 630-746-6943

Ministry Schedule—Deacon Preaching Weekend

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Parish Office Sacrament of Reconciliaon 630-759-7588 Saturday, 3:30 PM—4:30 PM, after weekday Mass, or by appointment. (Fax) 630-759-5257 Sacrament of Marriage Monday—Thursday 8:30 AM—4:30 PM Arrangements must be made with Father Herb or Father Pat at Friday 8:30 AM—12:30 PM least six months in advance.

New Parishioners Pastoral Staff Welcome to our Parish Family! Please register at St. Francis of Rev. Herb Essig, Pastor, x105 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 Sacrament of Anoinng of the Sick John Blumenstein, [email protected] 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 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 interested in finding out about the Catholic Faith are welcome to Gregory Gresik, Pastoral Associate, x106 join. Please call the Parish Office and speak to Greg Gresik for [email protected] details. Liz Wagner, Director of Faith Formation, x109 [email protected] Prayer Connecon If you have a serious Prayer request or if you need some extra April Johnson, Director of Liturgical Music, x120 prayers said for your Special Intention, contact Elaine Klimek at [email protected] 630-754-7331 or at [email protected], or Lourdes Singson at 630-853-5894. Gerrie Mempin, Business Manager, x107 [email protected] Mass for the Shut-Ins The St. Francis of Assisi televised Mass can be seen live on Deborah Blumenstein, Secretary/Bookkeeper, x101 Saturdays at 5:00pm via the St. Francis Facebook Live page. [email protected] Saturday evening Mass will be available for viewing on Sunday

Jo Ann Chamberlain, Parish Secretary, x108 on YouTube by searching for st. francis of assisi 5 pm mass. [email protected]

Melissa Paz, Sunday Nursery Director [email protected]

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

Sr. Marie , Principal — Phone: 630-739-1633 Fax: 630-739-5989 Please remember St. Francis of Assisi Parish in your estate planning.

Reporng Sexual Abuse 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, The Automated External Defibrillator (AED ) is located in employee or volunteer of the . The Victim the Narthex on the wall next to the St. Anne statue. 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- 6467.