ST. WALTER CATHOLIC CHURCH A Community of Joyful Disciples, Making Joyful Disciples! CHANGE + GROW + SERVE
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P P I W D G E - J 25, 2021
On the occasion of the First World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly, Pope Francis grants Plenary Indulgences to grandparents, the elderly and all the faithful who participate “motivated by a true spirit of penance and charity.”
In a note released on June 22, 2021, the Apostolic Penitentiary explains that “in order to increase the devotion of the faithful and for the salvation of souls,” grandparents, the elderly and the faithful will be able to obtain a Plenary Indulgence on the First World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly to be celebrated on July 25, 2021. The note says that the Pope has granted this possibility after having listened to the request presented by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Prefect of the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life, marking the establishment of the World Day that will be observed every year on the fourth Sunday of the month of July.
D The Plenary Indulgence will be granted under the usual conditions: sacramental confession, Eucharistic communion and prayer, according to the intentions of the Supreme Pontiff during the solemn celebration he will preside over in St. Peter’s Basilica or at the various functions that will be held throughout the world.
V “This Court of Mercy also grants the Plenary Indulgence on this same day to the faithful who devote adequate time to actually or virtually visiting their elderly brothers and sisters in need or in difficulty (such as the sick, the abandoned, the disabled and other similar cases),” the note reads.
T Signed by the Major Penitentiary, Cardinal Mauro Piacenza, and by the Regent, Kryztof Nykiel, the note says the Plenary Indulgence may also be granted to those who are unable to leave their homes for serious reasons and “unite themselves spiritually to the sacred functions of the World Day, offering to the Merciful God their prayers, pains or sufferings of their lives, especially during the transmission, through the means of television and radio, but also through the new means of social communication.”
St. Walter Parish has a tradition of celebrating grandparents that goes back many years. We will celebrate with the universal Church on the weekend of July 25. Details will announced in this bulletin and on our social media.
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Saturday July 3 5:00 PM (†)John Mette by Gail Mette Int. of Dorothy & Rod Whetmore by Dorothy
Sunday July 4 7:30 AM (†)Ron Della Penna by Thomas Zinschlag 9:00 AM (†)Cecile Caravello by Geraldine Cardinal We are so excited to announce that more (†)Wallace Prough by Larry & Mary Ann Wilborn of the activities and ministries at St. Walter (†)Bud Von De Bur by Rita Von De Bur are returning to our campus! (†)Florence Klemmer by the Currran Family 11:00 AM (†)Fernando Zamora by Mirla & Efren Bautista (†)Oswaldo Samonte by Mirla & Efren Bautista (†)Norman Maslankowski by Mirla & Efren Bautista Maryknoll Missionary to speak at the Masses next (†)Angela Caputo by Josephine Bavaro weekend. Monday July 5 Look for the Faith Network Desk to reopen the 8:30 AM (†)Fay St. Pierre by the St. Pierre Family weekend of July 24 - 25! Tuesday July 6 The Knights of Columbus will resume the last 8:30 AM (†)Angela Caputo by Josephine Bavaro weekend of the month food drive to support Wednesday July 7 Roselle Food Pantry and St. Vincent De Paul . 8:30 AM (†)Bob Weyrich by Dcn Mike & Virginia Butz
The next ALPHA online course begins on July 21. Thursday July 8 Consider signing up! See page 7 for details. 8:30 AM (†)Bob Weyrich by Marie Weyrich
World Grandparents Day will be celebrated the Friday July 9 weekend of July 24 - 25. Consider inviting your 8:30 AM (†)Angela Caputo by Josephine Bavaro
grandparents / grandchildren to Mass that week- Saturday July 10 end. 8:30 AM (†)Felicitas Jorda
Our 75th Anniversary celebration will begin on 5:00 PM (†)Thomas A. Shannon, Sr. by the Shannon Family October 31. Details to follow. (†)Judy McGuire by Kathleen Krase (†)Rosario S. Lucena by the Lucena Family
Sunday July 11 S T 7:30 AM (†)Norman Maslankowski by Joe & Linda Schalbelski 9:00 AM (†)Harriet & Stanley Budzinski by Irene Budzinski (†)Ann Marie Ackerley by Bill Ackerley J D , J G ! (†)Shirley Clifford by Regina Sklenar 11:00 AM Int. of Rickie & Paul Kruzel on their 50th Wedding Anniv. June 27, 2021 (†)Angelo Caputo by Tina & Phil Coulolias (†)Denise Wendt (†)Florence Klemmer by Mary Christofidis Envelope contributions (124 donors) (†)Kathy McCaffrey by Janeen Feldman $10, 799 Online contributions (419 donors) $20,551.97 Home Town and Country. In the gospel today, Jesus Total astonishes the home town folks who then poke fun at him. $31,650.97 Jesus, however, s ll did what he could by preaching and healing a few. Even when things seem not to go right, we s ll Thank you for supporting your Church! embrace our town folk and our country.
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Maryknoll Missionary to Visit St. Walter
Next weekend, Father Thomas Tiscornia will be at the parish for the annual missionary cooperative appeal and collection for the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers.
Father Thomas will speak at all the Masses. He has served as a missionary in Kenya and Tanzania. He will invite us to take part in the vital work of bringing Christ and His Gospel to all people.
While at the parish, Fr. Thomas will be happy to talk with any parishioners who are interested in doing overseas mission work.
Diocese of Joliet to resume international missions in January The Diocese of Joliet will resume its international mission program in January with a two-week trip to the Philippines focused on medical care and construction.
This will be the first international mission for the diocese’s Partnership in Mission office since January 2020, shortly before the World Health Organization in March 2020 declared the spread of the coronavirus a global pandemic.
An informational meeting on the mission trip will be held at 7 p.m. on Thurs., July 15 at the Blanchette Catholic Center, 16555 Weber Road, Crest Hill, Illinois. For information and applications visit http://bit.ly/missionsapplsite, or call 815-221-6256.
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This week as we celebrate the Independence of our country, we will do well to echo the Psalmist, saying, “Our eyes are fixed on the Lord, pleading for his mercy.” May we always recognize and use wisely the gifts of freedom and abundance God has showered upon us.
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A Call to Ministry…Why Be a Catechist?
Grow Our A catechist is someone who is in love with the Lord Jesus Christ and wants to helps young people come to know him and the riches of our Catholic faith. Kids Here is what some of our catechists say about their ministry… Family Faith Formation 2021-22 Registration Open “Working with the children brings me so much joy. They remind me of God’s love for us.” We are excited to announce that registration for St. Walter Faith Formation is now available online! “My favorite part of this ministry is when the students get excited learning about God and ask lots of questions. Our Family-based Faith Formation program for families That’s when you know you’ve ignited their Spirit!” with children in grades K-6 will empower parents to be the If you feel the Holy Spirit urging you to consider this first teachers of the Faith and help their family grow as ministry, give us a call to find out more! Classes meet disciples of our Lord Jesus Christ. monthly Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Sundays (Oct-Apr) Openings exist in all grade levels. Training and support The Confirmation Journey, which starts after completing provided! Contact Valerie Della Penna in the Faith grade 6, builds on the previous years of faith formation Formation Office at 630-894-5880 x3019 and focuses on building relationships with Jesus, the or at [email protected] Church and each other, by using small groups led by dedicated Confirmation Mentors.
Registration is completed online at www.stwalterchurch.com/registration-information
Know that no matter where your family is on their journey of faith, we are willing and excited to work with you! Please contact our office if you have questions: (630) 894-5880.
The Roselle Food Pantry is in need of these items: Cream of Celery Soup Ketchup Dish Soap Pancake Syrup Alpha is a series of interactive sessions where you Canned Chili can discuss life and get to know Jesus better in an Sloppy Joe Sauce informal and friendly environment.
Items can be brought to the Guiney Ministry The next Alpha Course begins on Wednesday, July 21 Center porch at any time at 7:00 PM via Zoom. or consider donating your items on the last weekend Sign up on our website of the month when the stwalterchurch.com or call Donna at (630) 335-2624 Knights will resume their monthly collection. In-person Alpha will return in September!
"Through Alpha, and the testimonies of those who participate in their sessions and groups, faith is renewed, rekindled, takes root." --Cardinal Kurt Koch, President of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity