ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH

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those who defend Out of concern for the health and well-being of all, and in light of our nation, the directives established by the those who serve State of Illinois, Bishop Pates, the in Active Duty apostolic administrator of the Dio- Pvt James Luigi Akin cese of Joliet, has dispensed the SRA Francis Beifuss faithful of the Diocese from the obligation of Sunday Mass and has Major John Berg Parish Directory - 630-668-0918 Sgt. Tyler Bowling, US Army Pastor/Párroco: Fr. Matt Pratscher/Padre Mateo asked that all Masses, confession Parochial Vicar: Fr. Tom Dunn times, public church services and Sgt Melissa Brooker Deacon: Dcn. Dave Ritter devotions, and gatherings be can- Pvt Timothy Conley Secretaries: Jennifer Kurtyka, Rosa Benavides celled until further notice. There Lt. Jr. Gr. Nicholas Daly ………………….Ext 0 or 600………………… will be no public celebration of Major Daniel Durbin Secretaria Hispana: …………………….Ext 601 the Masses, liturgies, and devo- SA Dakota Enders

Business Manager: tions. LCPI Ciro Esquivel, Jr. .………………...Mike Vallaro.………...Ext 616 Various Masses and devotions will Sgt. Nicholas Gedvilas Facilities Manager: be online on YouTube, Facebook, Pv2 Nicholas Gorman and the website. ……………...Aaron Simpson..……...... Ext 603 Sgt Pamela Gray Music Ministry: Adrienne Rose…630-653-1489 A Spiritual Communion: A1C Seth Kelley Música Español: María Marquez.630-562-6894 My Jesus, I believe that You are Airman Nicholas Kostecka Religious Education:…………..Office: Ext 613 present in the Most Holy Sacra- Sgt. David Lawless Director: Maureen Brennan..…...Ext 612 ment. I love You above all SrA Robert Lawless RCIA (Convert Preparation)……Ext 600 things, and I desire to receive Youth Ministry: You into my soul. Since I cannot Navy Marco Angelo Lomibao Coordinator: Ruben Chavez…...Ext. 611 at this moment receive You sac- Commander Matthew Luff Grade School:…………………...Office: Ext 618 ramentally, come at least spirit- CMDCM (SW/SS/AW) Timothy A. Principal: Joanne Policht…………...Ext 618 ually into my heart. I embrace Newell Phone: 630-668-2625, Fax: 630-668-7176 You as if You were already there ABH2 Sean Phillips St Vincent de Paul Society.…………..Ext 692 and unite myself wholly to You. Captain Colleen Rezabek Never –permit me to be separat- Captain Kevin Rezabek ed from you. Amen. A1C Alejandro Luis Sanchez Please keep in your prayers PFC Riley Santoyo our Seminarians who are preparing Sacramental Requests Sgt Ian Sarlitto for the Priesthood: AN Michael Schieve If you are in need of the sacra- SSG Curtis Sigourney, US Army ments of Penance and Reconcilia- tion or the Anointing of the Sick, Major Jim Smolucha Please pray for the Seminarians working please call the emergency line on Major Mike Smolucha at CDH this Summer: Greg Alberts, the parish office phone number SPC Thomas Stanhope Brian Geary, Aaron Minix, Tom Logue (630-668-0918). SrA Zachary Ushman A letter from our pastor, Father Matt/Una carta de nuestro párroco, Padre Mateo Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Queridos hermanos y hermanas en Cristo:

This weekend we celebrate Trinity Sunday. The Este fin de semana celebramos el Domingo de la doctrine of the Holy Trinity may seem abstract Trinidad. A veces la doctrina de la Santísima when we first think about it: there is one God con- Trinidad parece abstracta cuando lo pensamos por sisting of three divine persons, to whom we refer as primera vez: hay un solo Dios formado por tres Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. However, it comes personas divinas, a quienes llamamos Padre, Hijo y from practical experience. God has revealed Him- Espíritu Santo. Sin embargo, lo sabemos por la self to us as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The dis- experiencia práctica. Dios se ha revelado a nosotros ciples witnessed Christ praying to the Father. Jesus said como Padre, Hijo y Espíritu Santo. Los discípulos vieron that He Himself was sent by the Father and has come to Cristo orando al Padre. Jesús dijo que él mismo fue do the Father’s will. He promised that He would send an enviado por el Padre y que ha venido para hacer la advocate, the Holy Spirit, from the Father. When Jesus voluntad del Padre. Él prometió que enviaría un abogado, was baptized, the Holy Spirit descended upon Him in the el Espíritu Santo, del Padre. Cuando Jesús fue bautizado, form of a dove and the voice of the Father was heard el Espíritu Santo descendió sobre él en forma de paloma y from the clouds. However, Jesus always spoke of them as se escuchó la voz del Padre desde las nubes. Sin embargo, one. They are one in mission, will, and substance. God is Jesús siempre habló de ellos como uno solo. Son uno en a Trinity, a communion of equal persons, who perfectly misión, voluntad y sustancia. Dios es una Trinidad, una relate to and love one another. This is not self-enclosed comunión de personas iguales, que se relacionan and static, but dynamic and perfect. God, out of love for perfectamente y se aman. Esto no es cerrado ni estático, us whom He has made in His image and likeness, sent the sino dinámico y perfecto. Dios, por amor a nosotros que Holy Spirit upon us at the moment of baptism to dwell nos ha hecho a su imagen y semejanza, ha enviado al within us, uniting us to the Son and thus making us adopt- Espíritu Santo sobre nosotros en el momento del ed children of the Father. We share in this relationship, bautismo para que vivamos en Dios, uniéndonos al Hijo y this union; we share in the life of the Trinity. Living in haciéndonos hijos adoptados del Padre. Compartimos en relationship with God, or in friendship with God, is esta relación, esta unión. Vivir en relación con Dios, o en known as living in a state of grace. May we continue to amistad con Dios, es vivir en un estado de gracia. Que care for that beautiful gift of grace by avoiding sin, living nosotros sigamos cuidando ese hermoso don de gracia por virtuously and charitably, and staying close to our Lord evitar el pecado, vivir virtuosamente y con caridad y through prayer and the devout reception of the sacra- acercarnos al Señor por la oración y la recepción devota ments. May we continue to grow in friendship with God, de los sacramentos. Que sigamos creciendo en amistad who extends friendship to us. con Dios, que nos extiende la amistad.

Today, June 7th, I celebrate the twelfth anniversary of my Hoy, el 7 de junio, celebro el duodécimo aniversario de ordination to the priesthood. It is a gift to serve our Lord mi ordenación al sacerdocio. Es un regalo servir a nuestro and His Church as a priest. I pray for you every day, and I Señor y a su Iglesia como sacerdote. Rezo por ustedes give God thanks for you. I can’t wait to celebrate the sac- todos los días y le doy gracias a Dios por ustedes. No raments with you again. The good news is that we are puedo esperar por el día cuando puedo celebrar los reopening the church this week. Please follow the website sacramentos de nuevo con ustedes. La buena noticia es and Facebook page for updates and information. In a few que estamos reabriendo la iglesia esta semana. Sigan el short weeks (on July 1), I am being sent to another parish. sitio web y la página de Facebook para obtener Many have asked about saying farewell. Since we cannot información. En tres semanas (el 1 de julio), me enviarán yet gather in large groups without social distancing, I will a otra parroquia. Muchos han preguntado cuando return on September 27th for a homecoming/farewell podremos despedirse. Porque todavía no podemos Mass, when hopefully we will be able to celebrate togeth- reunirnos en grupos grandes sin distanciamiento social, er. Our Lord is kind is merciful; His grace is abundant regresaré el 27 de septiembre para una misa de and the Holy Spirit unites us. Know of my continued despedirse. Nuestro Señor es amable y misericordioso; su prayers for you, and let us continue to remember one an- gracia es abundante y el Espíritu Santo nos une. Estoy other each day in prayer. rezando por ustedes; recordemos rezar por nuestra comunidad todos los días. In Christ, Fr. Matt En Cristo, Padre Mateo

Follow our Masses and devotions on the St. John the Miren nuestras misas y devociones por medio del Baptist Winfield YouTube Channel and the parish canal de YouTube de St. John the Baptist Winfield y website and Facebook page. nuestro sitio de internet y página de Facebook.

REOPENING LETTER

June 3, 2020

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

I am pleased to inform you that we have received certification from Bishop Pates to reopen our church, allow- ing for the celebration of baptisms, confessions, weddings, funerals, adoration for a short time, weekday Masses, and weekend Masses for groups depending on the number of households that can be seated with a dis- tance of six feet between each household.

The process of reopening depended on developing a plan that prioritized the safety and wellbeing of all while maintaining due respect and reverence for the sacraments. I have assembled a Parish Reopening Leadership Team, who has begun to recruit and train volunteers. We are preparing the buildings as well as taking an in- ventory on and ordering cleaning and sanitation supplies and protective equipment. The first Sunday Masses will be the weekend of June 14th. We are still in need of healthy volunteers to be a part of one of the following teams:

• Set-up team: Ensures that all supplies needed for each sacramental celebration/gathering are ready for use, entrances and exits are marked and propped physically open prior to attendees’ arrival/departure, windows are opened, etc.

• Greeting team: Assists in managing the flow of congregants as they enter the church, making sure at- tendees use hand sanitizer upon entering, are wearing a mask, and are reminded not to enter if ill; directing people to appropriate seating/waiting areas, etc.

• Cleaning team: Maintains and cleans essential and trafficked areas of the church before and after the church has been used.

Please send me a message at [email protected] to indicate your willingness and ability to volunteer.

Because we must limit the number of attendees to minimize the risk of the spread of disease, and in order to avoid turning people away at our doors, we have established an online registration system. We are encourag- ing parishioners to visit our webpage and sign up so that we know how many attendees to expect at Mass and avoid overcrowding. I also ask you to not sign up for everything at once but to allow for others to register. Please be patient as we establish this new system, and please be understanding as we try to make the Mass available to all who wish to attend under these limitations.

I ask you to be patient and flexible when we return to Mass. Not only will there be less people, but you will need to arrive early to check in (because you have registered) and you will be led to and from your pew. Masks or cloth face coverings must be worn, and there will be less singing and interaction with others. The bishop has extended the dispensation from the Sunday obligation during the pandemic, and so if you are not feeling well or are vulnerable, you may stay home. I know this may feel awkward, but I am happy that we will be able to return to the sacraments, to the font of grace. It is also important to remember that the guidelines and measures are designed to protect our wellbeing and that of our broader community. Please visit our web- site for more information and details about Masses, expectations, and registrations. May God grant you His peace during this time, and may He bless and protect you and your loved ones.

In Christ, Fr. Matt

CARTA DE REAPERTURA

3 junio 2020

Queridos hermanos y hermanas en Cristo:

Me gusta informarles que hemos recibido la certificación del obispo para reabrir nuestra iglesia, permitiendo la celebración de bautizos, confesiones, bodas, funerales, adoración y misas diarias y dominicales por grupos del número de hogares que se pueden sentarse con seis pies entre cada hogar.

El proceso de reapertura dependía del desarrollo de un plan que priorizara la seguridad y el bienestar de todos, manteniendo el debido respeto y reverencia por los sacramentos. He formado un Equipo de Liderazgo para la Reapertura de la Parroquia, que ha comenzado a reclutar y capacitar voluntarios. Estamos preparando los edi- ficios, haciendo un inventario y comprando suministros de protección y limpieza. La primera misad dominica- les estarán el domingo de 14 de Junio. Todavía necesitamos voluntarios sanos para formar parte de uno de los siguientes equipos:

• Equipo de preparación: Asegurarse que todos los suministros necesarios para cada celebración/reunión sacramental estén listos para su uso; que las entradas y salidas estén marcadas y abiertas físicamente antes de la llegada/salida de los asistentes, se abrirán las ventanas, etc. • Equipo de bienvenida: Ayudar a manejar el flujo de las personas al entrar en la iglesia, asegurarse de que los asistentes usen desinfectante de manos al entrar, usen una máscara y se les recuerda que no entren si están enfermos; dirige a la gente a áreas de espera/asientos apropiadas, etc. • Equipo de limpieza: Mantener y limpiar áreas esenciales y traficadas de la iglesia antes y después de que la iglesia haya sido utilizada.

Por favor envíenme un mensaje a [email protected] para indicar su disposición y capacidad de volun- tar.

Debido a que debemos limitar el número de asistentes para minimizar el riesgo de propagación de enfermeda- des, y para evitar rechazar a las personas en nuestras puertas, hemos establecido un sistema de registro en lí- nea. Estamos alentando a los feligreses a que visiten nuestra página web y se registren para que sepamos cuán- tos asistentes esperar en la misa y evitar el hacinamiento. También les pido que no se registren para todo en una vez, permitiendo que otros puedan registrarse. Tengan paciencia mientras establecemos este nuevo siste- ma y tratamos de hacer que la Misa esté disponible para todos los que deseen asistir bajo estas limitaciones.

Les pido que estén pacientes y flexibles cuando regresemos a Misa. No solo habrá menos personas, pero hay que llegar temprano para registrarse y estarán dirigdos hacia y desde su banca. Hay que llevar una cubierta de tela para la cara y habrá menos canto e interacción con los demás. El obispo ha extendido la dispensa de la obligación dominical durante la pandemia; entonces si no se sienten bien o si están vulnerables, pueden que- darse en casa. Entiendo que esto puede parecer incómodo, pero me da felicidad que podemos volver a los sa- cramentos, a la fuente de gracia. También es importante recordar que todo los requisitos y procesos son para proteger nuestro bienestar y el de nuestra comunidad en general. Que Dios les conceda su paz durante este tiempo y que él les bendiga y proteja a ustedes y a sus familias.

En Cristo, Padre Mateo

The Most Holy Trinity Our Sanctuary Lamps June 7, 2020 This week, our Sanctuary Lamps* burn in Honor of: God so loved the world that he gave his only Son.

— John 3:16a Chapel ♥ Our St. John’s School 8th Grade Graduates, 2020 Church ♥ All Our Parish’s 2020 Graduates MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

*If you would like to request a sanctuary lamp to burn in memory of/in honor (All Masses offered privately for the intentions of a loved one, please contact the parish office. The cost is five dollars per week. that have been promised.)

Saturday, June 6 TODAY’S READINGS- 8:30 a.m. ♥† CCW Living, Deceased & for Peace (CCW) First Reading — The L, merciful and gracious, rich Vigil Mass of The Most Holy Trinity in kindness and faithfulness (Exodus 34:4b-6, 8-9). 5:00 p.m. ♥† Knights of Columbus, Living & Deceased (K of C) Psalm — Glory and praise for ever! (Daniel 3). † Fr Gene Parnisari Second Reading — Brothers and sisters, rejoice. Live † Wally Dusza (The Maryann Dusza Family) with one another in peace, and the God of peace will be † Helen Grabinowski (The Maryann Dusza Family) with you (2 Corinthians 13:11-13).

Gospel — God did not send the Son to condemn the Sunday, June 7, The Most Holy Trinity world, but to give it abundant life (John 3:16-18). 7:30 a.m. † Tony DeSalvo (John P. Walsh) 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. 9:30 a.m. ♥† People of the Parish 11:30 a.m. ♥ In Honor of the 2019 Jubilarians of the Wheaton Franciscans (Larry Zengri) READINGS FOR THE WEEK 1:30 p.m. (Spanish) † Jose Blanco (The Blanco Family) Monday: 1 Kgs 17:1-6; Ps 121:1bc-8; Mt 5:1-12 Monday, June 8 Tuesday: 1 Kgs 17:7-16; Ps 4:2-5, 7b-8; Mt 5:13-16 7:00 a.m. † Josefina G. Ligan (Bless & Ed Romero) Wednesday: 1 Kgs 18:20-39; Ps 16:1b-2ab, 4, 5ab, 8, 11; 7:50 a.m. † Intention of the Priest Mt 5:17-19 Tuesday, June 9 Thursday: Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3; Ps 65:10-13; 7:00 a.m. † Intention of the Priest Mt 5:20-26 7:50 a.m. † Intention of the Priest Friday: 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-16; Ps 27:7-9abc, 13-14; Mt 5:27-32 Wednesday, June 10 Saturday: 1 Kgs 19:19-21; Ps 16:1b-2a, 5, 7-10; 7:00 a.m. † Kim Benedyk Sanford (The Richard Schulz Family) Mt 5:33-37 7:50 a.m. † Intention of the Priest Sunday: Dt 8:2-3, 14b-16a; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; 1 Cor 10:16-17; Jn 6:51-58 Thursday, June 11 7:00 a.m. † Intention of the Priest 7:50 a.m. † Intention of the Priest

Friday, June 12 Online prayers, reflections, &devotions

7:00 a.m. ♥ Living, Sheila & John Otto, 55th Wedding Anniversary https://mycatholic.life 7:50 a.m. † Maurice Martineau (Walter & Therese Martineau) https://dynamiccatholic.com Saturday, June 13 https://www.catholic.org/lent 8:30 a.m. † Mary Ribaudo (Rose Flores) Breviary (Liturgy of the Hours) on IBreviary App

Vigil Mass of The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus and Website Christi) Apps and Websites for Relevant Radio, Word on 5:00 p.m. † In Thanksgiving to St. Anthony Fire, and Formed † Cosgrove & Miller Families (Colette Miller) † Thomas Hanlock (The Hanlock Family) † Charles & Kathleen Mattingly (Steve & Libby Borter) Prayer before the Crucifix † Abe & ♥ Connie Rundell, Health & Intentions Look down upon me, good and gentle Jesus while before Your (Monica Rundell) face I humbly kneel and, with burning soul, pray and beseech Sunday, June 14, The Most Holy Body and Blood You to fix deep in my heart lively sentiments of faith, hope, of Christ (Corpus Christi) and charity; true contrition for my sins, and a firm purpose of 7:30 a.m. † John, Kathleen & Patrick Dooley (Mary L’Hotta) amendment. While I contemplate, with great love and tender 9:30 a.m. † Lottie Jakubiec (Paul & Jeanne Ives) pity, Your five most precious wounds, pondering over them 11:30 a.m. ♥† People of the Parish within me and calling to mind the words which David, Your 1:30 p.m. (Spanish) † La intención del sacerdote prophet, said to You, my Jesus: “They have pierced My hands and My feet, they have numbered all My bones.” Amen. NEWS FROM OUR DIOCESE The Diocese is pleased to announce that on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at 10:00 am at the Cathedral of St. Ray- mond in Joliet seven of our seminarians will be ordained priests for our diocese and one will be ordained a transitional deacon.

Due to the restrictions that the state has placed on us for attendance at gatherings in churches ordination is a closed event to the public.

The event will be streamed live for everyone to watch; the link will be available a few days prior to the ordina- tion to view the Mass live; go to dioceseofjoliet.org for link.

Employment Opportunities at our Diocese. For WEDDING the position below (including more detail) and ANNIVERSARY other openings: http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/ The Diocese of Joliet is seeking to hire a full time, benefited MASS Administrative Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer/ Secretary of Administration. The Administrative Assistant will The Diocese of Joliet will perform a variety of administrative functions and participate in special projects to effectively and efficiently meet the needs of hold its Forty-second Annu- the Chief Financial Officer/Secretary of Administration and al Wedding Anniversary other staff. Must maintain strict confidentiality on all matters. College graduate preferred. Minimum (5) years similar/relevant Mass on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. experience working with executive level personnel. Must have board relations experience. Must have strong organizational at the Cathedral of St. Raymond in Joliet. If skills and value attention to detail. Must be able to multi-task you are celebrating either your 25th or 50th an- and prioritize, be an independent thinker and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Must have proven niversary this year, please contact the parish ability to understand and carry out administrative operations in office at 630-668-0918, ext. 0 (you can leave a order to effectively manage and prioritize work. Must have ability to remain tactful under pressure and present a profes- message if we are not in the office) so that we sional demeanor and communication style with a positive and responsive attitude. Must have demonstrated work experience may submit your name to the Diocese for a for- in researching, planning, organization, coordinating and com- mal invitation. Those celebrating over 50 year pleting special projects. Must have ability to type a minimum of 55 w.p.m., have experience preparing presentations using anniversaries do not receive a formal invitation, PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office programs, and have but will be able to register to attend at a later spread sheet capability. To view a full job description, visit: http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/hr/listjobs.php date. The deadline to receive an invitation is Applicants meeting the necessary qualifications please email a June 10th. cover letter, resume and salary requirement to: humanre- [email protected]

KNIGHTS’ BLOOD DRIVE NEWS SAVE THE DATE

Below are details for your Knights of Columbus semi-annual Blood Drive which is scheduled on The Knights of Columbus/Ronald June 29th. Please note the me is 2p to 7p. Since it McDonald Charity Golf Outing appears we will not have the ability to sign up do- June Event has been nors at Masses, appointments must be made in ad- vance by calling Alan Kalitzky at 630-229-0190 or rescheduled to: phone number in details below and leave a mes- Friday, September 25, 2020 sage if needed to get a call back; we won't be ac- cepting walk-ins. After donating, you’ll receive a to -go hamburger or brat meal cooked by the KOC grilling team. Please consider donating based on WINFIELD WOODS-PEN PALS NEEDED the urgent need. A request from Winfield Woods, a nursing care facility in Winfield: “We haven't received many letters and would love for each of our residents to have a card, letter or drawing to open right now. Please consider sending our residents letters, cards, pictures or even drawings during this time of social dis- tancing. It would mean so much to a very special person!”

Mail to:

Winfield Woods Activities Department (Janel) 28W141 Liberty St. Winfield, IL 60190

Please indicate on the back of the envelope if the correspond- ence is for a male or female resident.

Thank you. Your kindness will mean the world!

Sebahar

GRACE AND ETERNAL LIFE Moses is a man after our own hearts, for haven’t we all dealt with more than our share of stiff-necked people? Indeed, haven’t we all gotten a little stiff-necked our- selves at times? Complaining . . . impatient . . . quick to anger. How lucky for Moses—how lucky for all of us— that God is exactly the opposite! And we don’t even have to guess about it. The Lord tells us so directly. According- ly, Moses does what we all need to do. Even with the tab- lets in hand, he bows down and asks for God’s for- giveness and grace. Encouraging us to live together in peace—and in God’s favor—the Apostle Paul knows all about this grace, joyfully invoking Christ’s grace on us along with God’s love and the Holy Spirit’s. “Rejoice,” he says. And when Sebahar it comes to rejoicing, John offers us the gladdest words of all: the assurance of eternal life through Jesus. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: The Most Holy Trinity; Julian Calendar Pentecost Monday: Tenth Week in Ordinary Time Tuesday: St. Ephrem Thursday: St. Barnabas Saturday: St. Anthony of Padua Submitted by Maureen Brennan, our Director of Religious Education, taken from readings on March 4, 2020: Our CCW has been part of our parish since 1965. Thank you, ladies of our parish’s CCW, for all of your hard work!

“The National Council of Catholic Women acts through its members to support, empower and educate all Catholic women in spirit- uality, leadership and service NCCW programs respond with Gospel values to the needs of the Church and society in the modern world. This year the National Council of Catholic Women, a federation of Catholic women’s organizations, celebrates its 100th anniversary.

The United States Catholic Bishops formed the organization on March 4, 1920, “to give Catholic women of the country a common voice and an instrument for unified action in all matters affecting Catholic or national welfare.

In its early years, the NCCW worked with the National Catholic Welfare Council to aid Catholic refugees with relocation. It also focused on Catholic education, establishing a parent-teacher organizations, catechetical instruction, and college Newman Clubs. In 1946, the NCCW began a long-term partnership with Catholic Relief Serves. Over the years, NCCW has aided war refugees, began the Madonna Plan to aid mothers and expectant mothers, and supported Water for Life, providing clean water to families.

Today NCCW represents more than 6,000 Catholic women’s organizations in the United States. Besides CRS, its other partners include Bread for the World, the United States Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking, and Catholic Climate Covenant.”

All women of the parish, 18 years or older, are members of CCW. If you are interested in attending meetings, please contact the parish office at 630-668-0918, ext. 0. CATHOLICS FOR LIFE May 24th was the fifth anniversary of Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato si’ (Care for Our Common Home)’. He addresses abortion in the encycli- cal when he says, “Since everything is interrelated, concern for the pro- tection of nature is also incompatible with the justification of abor- tion…‘If personal and social sensitivity towards the acceptance of the new life is lost, then other forms of acceptance that are valuable for society also wither away” (LS, 120).

“The Respect Life resource, Serene Attentiveness to God’s Creation, draws from Laudato si' and explores how healthy relationships with God, one another, and all creation are key to a culture in which we value human life and care for God’s creation at every level.” Newsletter from the Office of Human Dignity – Catholic Dio- cese of Joliet. Search Serene Attentiveness to God’s Creation on the USCCB.org website to view the entire document.

This feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is Friday, June 19. The Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus can be found on the USCCB website. http://usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/prayers-and-devotions/litanies/litany-of-the-sacred- heart-of-jesus.cfm

Thank you to Fr. Matt and seminarians for the Eucharistic Procession through Winfield last Saturday, de- spite the heat. These seminarians are studying at Mundelein Seminary. There are 36 men in the Munde- lein Ordination Class of 2020, seven from the Joliet Diocese. Deacon Andrew Buchanan is among the men receiving Holy Orders. The ordination mass for Joliet Di- ocese will be live streamed June 20 at 10:00 am. http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/vocations/sectioncontent.php? secid=31 Visit https://usml.edu/priest-2020/ for more information on the seminarians and perhaps make a gift to the Seminary in honor of these fine men or just one of them. We pray for them as they begin their life long and Life-giving ministry to bring God to his people.

Novena Prayer for Our Priests We thank you, God our Father, for those who have responded to Your call to serve Your Church as priests. Accept this prayer we offer on their behalf: Fill Your priests with the sure knowledge of Your love. Open their hearts to the power and joy of the Holy Spirit. Keep them in relationship with Your Son. Increase in them profound faith in the Sacraments they celebrate as they nourish, strengthen, and heal us in Your Name.

Lord Jesus Christ, grant that these, your priests, may inspire us to strive for holiness by their joyful witness, as men of prayer who ponder Your Word and seek to follow Your Will.

O Mary, Queen of Priests and Mother of the Church, guard with your maternal care these chosen ones, so dear to the Heart of your Son. Intercede for our priests, that offering the Mass, they may be conformed more each day to the image of your Son, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Welcome to Our Newly Baptized!

May 30, 2020

Rafe Michael Kiely II

Child of We congratulate

Jessica (Rumoro) & Rafe Kiely Bridget Dianne Gavin & Jeffrey Warren Fehrmann Yareth Vasquez Cardiel

Child of who celebrated the Fabiola Cardiel Moreno & Sacrament of Marriage on May 16, 2020 Braulio Vasquez Rodriguéz

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION FOR 2020/2021 NEWS ST. JOHN’S YOUTUBE

We cannot have “in person” registration as we usually do, so CHANNEL registration will be online. The registration form is avail- able on the parish website, www.stjohnwinield.org (Scroll St. John’s has set up a YouTube channel down to Faith Formation/Education.) The forms can be where Masses and devotions are posted. illed out and emailed back to Religious Education, sent to To find the St. John’s channel: us through the US mail, or printed and dropped in the box marked RE Registrations in the glass vestibule of the parish 1. Go to YouTube; ofice. Please make sure that emails and emergency contact information is included on forms. Full payment is appreciat- 2. Search for St John the Baptist Win- ed, especially in these dificult times, but a deposit of $100 is required to process your registration. field; ~Maureen Brennan, Director of Religious Education 3. Click on St. John’s Church logo:

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: The Most Holy Trinity; Julian Calendar Pentecost Monday: Tenth Week in Ordinary Time Tuesday: St. Ephrem Thursday: St. Barnabas Saturday: St. Anthony of Padua

CATHOLIC SPORTS CAMPS brainstormed a way to offer kids a fun after school activity during these unique times. “Coach’s Corner” features sports skills and tips live-streamed on Facebook. Go to https:// www.facebook.com/267652796676847/ posts/2753448854763883/?sfnsn=mo for more information. CRS RICE BOWL FOR LENT UPDATE If you and your family were collecting donations for the CRS Rice Bowl mission during Lent, please hold onto your donations until our Church is reopened. Once we’re able to attend Mass at St. John’s again, we’ll be collecting your Rice Bowl donations in the Church narthex, before and after weekend Masses. Thank you. ~Maureen Brennan, RE Director Enroll now at St. John the Baptist Catholic School! Grades Kindergarten thru Eighth, 2020-2021 School Year

¡Inscríban sus hijos en la Escuela Católica de San Juan Bautista! Grados Kindergarten a Ocho, Año Académico 2020-2021

Tuition Transfer Grant-Did you know that St. John the Baptist Catholic School offers a Tuition Transfer Grant to fam- ilies who transfer their child into grades 1-7 from any non-Catholic school for the 2020-2021 school year? With this two-year grant, families will receive $1,000 per student in year one, and $500 per student in year two,to offset tuition. For more infor- mation, please contact the school office. 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 May 10………………$25,086 $220. In this scenario, we also assume that the taxpayer is May 17………………$15,940 itemizing their deductions. If the taxpayer takes the standard May 24………………$17,502 deduction ($12,400 if filing single or $24,800 if married filing jointly), then the $1,000 donation would not provide any tax May 31………………$13,707 benefit.

Donate through Empower Illinois (empowerillinois.org), Thank you for your generosity and support! designating St. John the Baptist Catholic School as the recipient of the scholarship. Contact the school office or the parish business manager for more information. SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION Baptisms Baptisms usually held at two Masses each month, and two Saturdays. Parents need to be registered parishioners and par- ents 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, 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. 24-Hour Adoration: Cancelled until further notice. Per the Diocese of Joliet, all parishes are to follow instructions & guidelines suggested by the IL Dept of Public Health, the CDC & orders issued the State of Illinois, “all churches & adoration chapels must be closed & locked (until further notice).

Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting-Until further notice, AA is not meeting, per State of Illinois guidelines.

Overeaters Anonymous Meeting: Until further notice, OA is not meeting. For more information, please contact the parish office, 630-668-0918, ext. 0

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: As of 4/1/2020, until further notice, 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]

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 authori- ties. 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 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 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 Diócesis 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 Obispo Conlon y coordinará los esfuerzos de apoyo y acompañamiento 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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