Catholic St.Gall Church October 18, 2020 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time PARISH STAFF:

PASTOR: Rev. Max Striedl 630-365-6030 x1 [email protected]

DEACON: Greg Farrell [email protected]

DIRECTOR OF SACRED MUSIC: Ken Wagman 630-365-6030 x6 [email protected]

DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION: Donna Doherty 630-365-9166 [email protected] Faith Formation Assistant: Tina Murdock

DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRY: Katie Pyles [email protected] 630-365-6030 x5

BUSINESS MANAGER: Mary Fran Korth 630-365-6030 x2 [email protected]

PARISH SECRETARY/DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION: Lisa Long 630-365-6030 x3 [email protected]

PARISH OFFICE: 630-365-6030 Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am-3:00pm

St. Gall Parish Motto Glorify God, Grow in Holiness, Give Jesus to Others

43W885 Hughes Rd., Elburn, Illinois 60119 VISIT OUR WEBSITE: www.stgall.com VISIT OUR FACEBOOK: @stgallelburn SIGN UP FOR FLOCKNOTE: to receive important parish news go to: app.flocknote.com/stgall GET FORMED: learn more about your Catholic faith go to: stgall.formed.org MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS STEWARDSHIP Sunday, October 18th, 29th Sunday in Ordinary Contributions from October 3rd through October 11th WORLD MISSION SUNDAY 8:30am Mass Rick , Theresa Mangers & Deceased Weekly Budget (includes Holy Days and Holidays)……...$6,365.00 Members of the Mangers Family by Loving Family Weekly Offertory Envelopes………………………… $11,958.00 *10:30am Mass Larry Trottier by Loving Family Building Fund……………………………………………….$895.00 5:00pm Mass People of St. Gall Parish Fuel…………………………………………………………..$55.00 THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! Monday, October 19th, Sts. John de Brebeuf & Isaac Jogues, Priests, and Companions, Martyrs 6:00pm Mass Romualdus Kasuba by Loving Family 2020 DIOCESAN APPEAL “HEAR HIS VOICE”

TARGET GOAL: $37,950.00 Tuesday, October 20th, St. Paul of the Cross, Priest AMOUNT PLEDGED: $20,002.00 8:30am Mass Jean Marie Louis by Mary Fran and Dan PERCENTAGE OF GOAL: 51.3% Korth NUMBER OF PARISH FAMILIES: 637

NUMBER OF DONORS: 73 Wednesday, October 21st, PERCENT PARTICIPATING: 11.4%  8:30am Mass Terry Jenner by Jim and Lisa Ryan AMOUNT PAID: $15,837.00

Thursday, October 22nd, St. john Paull II, Pope 8:30am Mass Donna Gallagher, Kevin Burn and Holy SOME OCTOBER SAINTS! Souls in Purgatory by Loving Family October 23 – Saint John of Capistrano, Priest October 28 – Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles Friday, October 23rd, St. John of Capistrano, Priest 12:15pm Mass Ann Richtman by Loving Father

Saturday, October 24th, St. Anthony Mary Claret, HOLINESS Bishop; BVM Journeying together towards holiness is central to the 8:30am Mass Birthday intention for Mary Pearson by calling of a Vincenan (member of the Society of St. Vincent Mary Fran and Dan Korth de Paul). They dedicate me to showing Christ’s love to people experiencing poverty, suffering, and need. They gain 4:30pm Mass Terry Jenner by Jim and Lisa Ryan the inspiraon to do so through their shared spirituality along with a life of prayer and reflecon on the Holy Scriptures, devoon to the Eucharist and Sunday, October 25th, 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time by seeking the protecon of the Virgin Mary. 8:30am Mass David Morlock by Jack Richtman Vincenan members of our parish ask for your prayers and support in their *10:30am Mass People of St. Gall Parish mission of following Christ through compassionate service to those in need.  You can find more informaon about the Naonal Society of St. Vincent de 5:00pm Mass Donald Rainey by Loving Family Paul at www.svdpusa.org.

Please call us if you feel we can be of help to someone you know. All *The Mass will be on Facebook Live requests are kept strictly confidenal and can be made 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling St. Gall Church at 630-365-6030, extension 7 or at [email protected]. We try to return calls within 24 hours. STAY SAFE. September Contribuons: $1,395.00

PRAYER CORNER The following names are those who are in the hospital or who are MASS SCHEDULE: critically ill. We ask that you include our brothers and sisters in your prayers for healing strength. Should you wish to add a loved one to our Sunday Obligation: Daily Mass: prayer corner, please contact the Parish Office. Names are kept on the list Saturday 4:30 PM Monday 6:00 PM for 3 months unless the office is notified. Thank you. Sunday 8:30 AM,10:30 AM Tues. Wed., Thurs. Lorraine Michi Fr. Karl Ganss and 5:00 PM 8:30 AM Mary Britz Dee Grams Friday 12:15 PM Martha Abel John Scalzitti Saturday 8:30 AM Nancy Szostek Maureen Pott Marlene Patterson Bob Kugach Maxine Flinn Donna Shoop Confession Schedule: Mike Probst Carla Cassaro Wednesday 9:00-9:30 AM Katrina Arroyo Fred Morelli Dick Rink NancyGuzzo Friday 11:00-11:30 AM Jennifer Engeldahl Barbie Matthews Saturday 9:00-9:30 AM 3:30-4:00 PM You may also make an appointment by emailing Fr. Max at Let us keep in our prayers, those affected by the coronavirus and [email protected] an end to the coronavirus pandemic.

2 WELCOME TO ST. GALL PARISH · ELBURN, IL PARISH NEWS & NOTES SCRIPTURE FOCUS St. Gall’s Heaven’s Children Mass Scripture focus for the October 18 Mass will be Monday, November 2nd at 6:00 PM-All Souls Day. Will you fall into the trap? Jesus didn’t! At this Mass, we remember all children who Even though they tried to trick him, Jesus didn’t fall for it. Caesar’s have died including those lost in miscarriage. picture was stamped on the coin so he said to give it to him. But We invite you to submit your child’s name Jesus reminds us that we must go beyond that. We belong to God. and date of passing on the forms that are on Everything we have is a gift from God. We should be good the table in the narthex. You may also stewards of everything: the environment, the money we earn/ contact the Parish Office at 630-365-6030 x3 to add your spend/donate, our families, friends and Church. So how will we child’s name. Please submit your child’s name by October 26th. know? Do we have a well-formed conscience? Thank you. St. Catherine of Siena wrote: Realize that it is impossible for us either to learn about or to have PRAYER INTENTIONS the good life, or to be hungry for God’s honor and the salvation of Seminarian Jeff Filipski will be going on pilgrimages souls, unless we go to the school of the Word...because it is during his stay in Italy. He will be happy to take your there that the true teaching is found. This is what He said: “I am the prayer intentions with him on his journeys. If you would like way, and the truth, and the life…” ...Let our hearts explode wide to add your prayer intentions, please email Lisa at the open, then, as we contemplate a flame and fire of love so great that Parish Office at [email protected] or call 630-365-3030x3. Seminarian God has engrafted himself into us and us into himself! ...To this Jeff thanks all the parishioners at St. Gall Church for their continued wonderful school, then, my sons! For this energy and love will lead prayers while he studies in Italy. you on and will be your life! To read an updated article on Seminarian Jeff, please click here. St. Catherine wants us all to go to the school of the word! Read Scripture every day this week. Find out if it changes the way you Tuesday Morning Bible Study live! It should! Bring your Bible and come join us this Tuesday morning, October 20th from 9:30-11:00 AM. We will meet in Diocese of Rockford Annual Mission Appeal 2020 Rooms 1-4.We will be studying the Book of Esther. Food “The mission, the ‘Church on the move’, is not a program. It is and snacks are not allowed but you are welcome to Christ who makes the Church go out of herself.” bring your own drink. Please contact Rick Adams at This quote from Pope Francis for World Mission Day 2020 is [email protected] or Jane Smith at [email protected] if you true today even within the pandemic. Missionaries are still on should have any questions about the bible study. the move, still serving, but perhaps in new ways. This Mission Appeal supports several important efforts in the Please welcome the following parishioners to Church in one combined collection. This one opportunity will St. Gall Parish! allow you to support them all at once, and also the Rockford Diocesan Priests’ Pension and our needy Catholic elementary schools. JR Prokes Each of us is called, as a missionary of Christ, to proclaim our faith and And encourage others, near and far, to grow closer to our Lord. Through this combined appeal, we can say yes to God’s call to spread His good news. Nicol, David, Leah, Max Please prayerfully consider supporting this worthy appeal. If you did and Evan Christianson not receive an envelope in the mail, you may pick one up in the narthex. Thank you.

Church Hours FOOD PANTRY COLLECTION The Church is open for your private prayer. Please Please bring non-perishable food for the Elburn Food Pantry next feel free to stop by at your convenience to spend weekend October 24th/25th. Current needs are canned some quiet time with the Lord in our beautiful St. vegetables, tuna, canned tomatoes, toilet paper, paper towel, Gall Church! The Church will be open on Mondays, soup, pasta noodles and bar soap. Please bring items to church and Thursdays and Fridays from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, on Tuesdays place in the blue bins in the narthex. and Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Please be assured of our daily prayers for you and your loved “Whatever you do for the least of your brothers and sisters, you do for ones. St. Gall, pray for us! me.” (Matthew 25:40)

Eucharistic Adoration Please Come and Join Us For Mass! Every Thursday There are now 70 slots available per Mass. The from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM Mass Sign Up is sent out in a Flocknote on Wednesday mornings and can be found on the St. Gall Website at stgall.com. Enjoy quiet prayer time in the pres- ence of the Lord! Come and stay for Volunteers are desperately needed at each Mass. Please an hour or just five minutes...whatever consider being a volunteer. More helpers would make the your time allows. task easier and we would be most grateful.

For assistance in signing up for Mass or if you should have any “Oh Jesus, we adore Thee...” questions, please contact the Parish Office at 630-365-6030x3.

29TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME WORD OF LIFE: October 18, 2020 SACRAMENTAL LIFE “We are called to reverence and love every human person as ourselves. It is our responsibility to care for and protect human life, especially the lives of SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Parents are expected to attend a the most vulnerable among us. The Gospel of Life preparation session with the Pastor or (on-line during Co-Vid) prior to the teaches us that ‘the task of accepting and serving baptism of the baby. Contact the Parish Office to make arrangements. life involves everyone; and this task must be fulfilled above all towards life when it is a its weakest’” SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION:PLEASE SEE CONFESSION SCHEDULE

(EV 43). SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: Couples should contact the Parish Office at least 6 months prior to their requested date. We will check the parish USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities calendar for availability, and the pastor will contact you to confirm the date and schedule your preparation. One partner must have some “Serving Moms in Need: Living the Gospel of Life” personal connection with the parish.

SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING: The Sacrament is available at any time GIVING TREE with Father Max. Contact the Parish Office or Father directly in order to The St. Gall Respect Life Ministry is supporting the arrange a time. Anointings can take place at the parish, in the hospital or care facility, or in your home. Waterleaf Women’s Center in Aurora and the TLC Life Center in Elgin to help during the SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION: Teens are confirmed at St. Gall in pandemic with much needed items. Items needed the Eighth grade, and must complete two years of preparation beginning are diapers, masks, hand sanitizer, diaper bags in Seventh grade. Contact the Faith Formation Office to register your and gift cards. Tags are available on the table in child. (Adults seeking Confirmation, see “RCIA” below). the narthex. Please return purchased items by 6:00 PM on Sunday, October 18th. Please remember to attach the tag to the VISITATION TO THE HOMEBOUND: Eucharistic Ministers to the Homebound are available to bring Communion to the home for unwrapped item. Gift cards can be dropped off in the mail box parishioners who are unable to attend Mass due to illness or age. Please next to the tree. Please contact Dar Biggs at 630-746-8916 or contact the Parish Office to make arrangements. Denise Parchert at 630-258-8808 if you should have any questions. RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS (RCIA): If you are interested in becoming Catholic, or if you are a Catholic who has not completed your sacraments, contact Fr. Max to learn how you can Marmion Academy Hosts Virtual Fall Open House for prepare to receive the sacraments either through our RCIA program or 5th-8th grade boys and their families on Sunday, Nov. 1st through private instruction. at 1:00 PM on the Marmion Youtube channel, Facebook page and website. REGISTRATION: New Parishioners are always welcome at St. Gall! Please take some time to formally register in the parish. Your registration will allow Video presentations will elaborate on: us to make preparations for the sacraments, write letters of sponsorship on * Introduction of several Administration, Faculty and your behalf, keep you updated about parish news, and facilitate so many Staff other important aspects of parish life! You can register by calling the Parish * Spiritual Formation and Benedictine Influence Overview Office, visiting the parish website (www.stgall.com), or picking up a * Academic Excellence Highlights registration form from our parish library in the church narthex. * Leadership Development Models * Student Testimonials * COVID-19 Hybrid Learning Model * Athletics, Fine Arts, and Co-Curricular Activities

RSVP to attend this Open House at marmion.org/openhouse AND you YOUTH MINISTRY could win a Marmion Academy tuition voucher worth $500! Please visit marmion.org/openhouse for details. Marmion Academy is a Catholic college-preparatory high school for SUNRISE PSALMS young men operated by the Benedictine monks of Marmion Abbey. For All teens are welcome to join Youth Minister, Katie Pyles for more information please contact the Office of Admissions at 630-897-6936 x227 or visit marmion.org/admissions. SUNRISE PSALMS on Wednesday mornings from 6:30 to 7:15 AM near the St. Francis Statue and garden located on the north side of the Church parking lot. Bring your Bible and a lawn chair and get DON’T WORRY RETIRE HAPPY ready for some socially distant but spiritually fruitful morning prayer!

You’re invited to join our webinar on October 21st from 6:30–8:00 PM. Tom Hegna, CLU, ATTENTION MIDDLE SCHOOL ChFC, CASL, an award-winning author, speaker AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS! and economist will share 7 steps to a secure The next episode of the Chosen Series will be Friday, November retirement. This webinar is sponsored by the local Knights of 6th from 6:30-8:30 PM. Have you ever wondered what it would Columbus Field Agent—Matthew Kling FSCP. have been like to be one of the Twelve Disciples? Please come Webinar registration is now open. You may register directly via and join us watch the Gospel stories come to life through the Zoom or Contact Matt via text at 630-485-8705 with your name Chosen series. Come as you are and bring a friend. RSVP to Katie and phone number to register. Pyles, Director of Youth Ministry, at [email protected].

Grieving With Great Hope

All are welcome! St. Katharine Drexel will host this five week grief support workshop beginning Tues., October 20 at 7pm. The presenters of these video-based sessions share that healing is an intentional process, and when we gather together as a community of faith, we can become disciples of hope to each other. The church will be practicing safe social distancing, and we ask that all attendees wear masks and register to attend. Registration can be found at the following; https://www.signupgenius.comgo/904054cafac2ca7fb6-grieving

If you are interested in this workshop, but strongly prefer a virtual option, please designate that when you register. Please call the SKD parish office with any questions or concerns at 630-466-0303. 4 WELCOME TO ST. GALL PARISH · ELBURN, IL St. Gall Faith Formation 2020-2021 Pre-K-8 SEE THE FAITH FORMATION WEB PAGES OFFICE HOURS open! to download more Hours vary based on classes. Usually in office on CHILDREN’S BULLETINS Tuesday to Thursday from 1-7pm. You can make an appointment, too! October 18 Mass Catechetical Theme: “I received from the Lord what I also Praise God for His Holiness handed on to you.” How can we be more like Him?

KEEP THE FAITH AND PASS IT ON! Ages 3 and Up Learn • Pray • Do Ages 7 and Up

CLASS ROTATIONS! This is a great way to learn and understand more TUESDAY—October 20 of our Scriptures! Adults might like the —Grade 1—5-6pm (ZOOM) puzzles too! WEDNESDAY—October 21 Games! —Grade 2—4:30-5:30pm (ZOOM) Get your game code from the front of the —Grade 3—4:30-5:45pm (ZOOM) children’s bulletin! —Grades 5—6-7:30pm (ZOOM) —Grade 6—6:30-7:30pm (CHURCH) Events Around the Community OCTOBER FAMILY ACTIVITY Play spoons and be kind! Directions are in your child’s folder!

NEXT SUNDAY CLASSES: NOVEMBER 1 Thursday, October 22, 2020

—Grade 4—12:-1:30pm —Grade 7—3-4:30pm (ZOOM) Register to Attend Online for Free: www.corbellaclinic.org/ event —Grade 8—5pm Mass with class from Master of Ceremonies Vince Phelan will lead guests through a 6-8pm (CHURCH) beautiful and inspiring evening of reflection, education, stories and surprises. MONTH OF THE ROSARY Speakers include: Dr. Craig Nasralla, MD, Pray the rosary this month! Whether you pray a decade each evening, Corbella Medical Director weekend or the whole rosary, you are meditating on the life of Jesus Trisha Kopeck, RN, Nurse Manager and Mary. Students need to say these prayers over and over to learn Jeanna Desideri, Executive Director them! So do we! Do what you can, but do something! Make a rosary date with your spouse and a family night! CATECHIST CLASS—ALL ARE INVITED! "Do not fear for I am with you; do not be anxious for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand." — Isaiah 41:10 Faith, Trust and Sanctifying Grace: Becoming Holy Mary, Undoer of Knots

Sr. Mary Stella will guide us through an October 19 at 7pm on ZOOM informative, prayerful, and reflective morning. We will learn about this 300-year-old devotion to the Blessed Mother which Pope Francis himself has promoted during his papacy and We will look at the Catechism of the Catholic Church his time as Archbishop of Buenos Aires. and the Apostolic Exhortation, Rejoice and Be Glad, Join us for this Zoom online from Pope Francis to get a better understanding of Morning of Prayer and Reflection WHEN: Thursday, October 29, 2020 how easy it can be to make small gestures or steps of 9:30 am to 11:30 am holiness! Sponsored By: Servants of the Holy Heart of Mary Presenter: Sister Mary Stella Schellenberger, sscm

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