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St. Catherine of Genoa Roman Catholic Church St. Catherine of Genoa Roman Catholic Church Clergy Rev. Zdzislaw Francis Wawryszuk, Pastor 340 S. Stott St., Genoa, IL 60135 [email protected] In emergency, Fr. Francis’ cell 815-985-7099 Parish Office: 815-784-2355 Fax: 815-784-2045 Rev. Eliserio Palencia, Hispanic Ministry Rectory: 815-784-4837 [email protected] 331-584-1647 Parish Office Hours: Mon-Thu 9:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m. Deacon Bill Stankevitz Fr. Palencia’s Office Hours: by appointment [email protected] 847-683-7009 Website: www.stcatherinegenoa.org Flocknote: www.flocknote.com/genoa Deacon Brian Mullins Facebook.com@stcatsgenoa [email protected] 815-508-3299 Parish Mission Statement Parish Staff St. Catherine of Genoa is one Roman Catholic family. Jenny Blais, Secretary Our mission is to get to Heaven by living the Gospel. [email protected] We welcome you to join us on our journey. Patty Gastel, Bookkeeper [email protected] Carol Romano, DRE [email protected] Darla Tritt, Music Director [email protected] Mary Johnson, Building & Grounds 815-784-6151 Councils Pastoral Council– Heather Edwards Finance Council– Don Billington Knights of Columbus– Bob Hewlett Mass Schedule Saturday 5:00 p.m. Saturday/Hispanic 7:00 p.m. Sunday 8:00 & 10:00 a.m. Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. Confession A half hour prior to every Mass. in Spanish-Friday & Saturday Other times upon request. First Friday Adoration 9:00 am-7:00 p.m. Benediction 7:00 p.m. July 11, 2021 Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass Intentions Ministry Schedule - July 17 & 18 Monday, July 12 Sacristan 8:30 a.m. Saturday, 5:00 pm: Tuesday, July 13 Sunday, 8:00 am: Sunday, 10:00 am: 8:30 a.m. For Patrick Lancaster (by Nancy Burmeister) Wednesday, July 14 Altar Servers (2 needed at each Mass) 8:30 a.m. Saturday, 5:00 pm: Thursday, July 15 Sunday, 8:00 am: 8:30 a.m. -†Marj Fitzsimmons Sunday, 10:00 am: Leah Siegwarth Friday, July 16 8:30 a.m. Lector/Commentator Saturday, July 17 Saturday, 5:00 pm: Cindy Vincent 5:00 p.m. -†Kazia Dillet (by The Dillet Family) Sunday, 8:00 am: Ben Younker Sunday, 10:00 am: Cameron Davekos 7:00 p.m. in Spanish- †Raul Pizano (by the family) Sunday, July 18 Greeters/Sanitizer (3 greeters needed at each Mass) 8:00 a.m. -For parishioners of our parish Saturday, 5 pm: Graciela Ontiveros 10:00 a.m. -†Jim Mammoser (by Lee Mammoser) Sunday, 8 am: Cathy Ogden, Jeanette Strohmaier Sunday, 10 am: Eleanor Manecke, Kay Coates * The unfilled dates above are those which have been reserved for Masses to be said for The Souls in Ushers/Sanitizer (4 ushers needed at each Mass) Purgatory, Mothers or Fathers. Saturday, 5 pm: Carl Dumoulin Sunday, 8 :00 am: Larry Hansen, Karl Gallagher Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday, 10:00 am: Jeff Siegwarth, Jim Durham, The prophet hears what God proclaims and is called to Leon Brummel speak in God’s name. The Twelve hear the message of Liturgical Linens: July 11th & 18th -Lorraine Jesus and are sent forth to preach the good news. In him have we been chosen to be full of love. -Ordo If you would like to get involved with a parish ministry or if you were active prior to the pandemic and are able July 14 to resume your duties please contact the parish office. Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, Virgin *Volunteers are needed in the open areas listed above. July 15 This Sunday’s Readings Saint Bonaventure, First Reading: Bishop and Doctor of the Church The LORD took me from following the flock, and said to me, “Go, prophesy to my people Israel.” (Am 12:15) Prayer Requests Psalm: Pray for the healing and comfort of Beau Norris, Kitty Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your McBroom, Dana Stankevitz and Juliana Torres. salvation. (Ps 85) Second Reading: Our Beloved Deceased Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Please pray for the repose of the soul of who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing John Andersen in the heavens, as he chose us in him, before the Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, foundation of the world, to be holy and without blemish and let perpetual light shine upon them. before him. (Eph 1:3-4) May the souls of all the faithful departed, Gospel: through the mercy of God, Jesus summoned the Twelve and began to send them rest in peace. out two by two and gave them authority over unclean Amen spirits. (Mk 6:7) Parish Prayer Chain Call the office if you would like your name printed in the To join or ask for prayers from our parish prayer chain, bulletin so that our parish community can pray for you. contact Lorraine Baltrum:815-784-2677, [email protected] St. Catherine of Genoa Roman Catholic Church Religious Education Carol Romano, DRE- 815-970-1928 2021/2022 Religious Ed. Registration Registration forms for the upcoming school year are available in the church vestibules and the parish office. We must have a copy of your child’s baptismal certificate on file if they were not baptized at our parish. Check to be sure that all the information is correct. Please note that First Communion and Confirmation are two-year programs. Do not delay registration! Knights of Columbus Breakfast Sunday, July 18th 8 a.m.- Noon (held every 3rd Sunday) Dine-In or Carry-Out. Genoa Veterans Home, 311 S. Washington St. Choice of menu includes: kids menu, eggs, biscuits & gravy, bacon, sausage, hash browns. $10/adults, $5/kids. Children 8 and under are free. Is 2021 the year in which you and your spouse celebrate All proceeds benefit local causes and are determined by your 25th, 50th, 55th, 60th, 65th, or 70th or more the council. wedding anniversary? Bishop Malloy and the Life & We Welcome Visitors To Our Church Family Evangelization Office would like to celebrate this We invite you to spend more time with Jesus in prayer. milestone with you. Couples celebrating the milestone Our church doors will remain unlocked during office wedding anniversaries of 25, 50, 55, 60, 65, and 70 or hours, Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.– 3:00 p.m. more years of marriage in 2021 are invited to a special Come, visit with the peace of mind of knowing that your Mass in their honor at St. Mary Parish in Huntley, IL on safety is monitored, and our church is a secure and Sunday, August 22nd at 2:30 PM celebrated by Bishop peaceful place for prayer. David J. Malloy. A cake and punch reception will immediately follow. The Life & Family Evangelization Weekly Contributions Office welcomes your registration by phone (815) 399- July 3 & 4: $2,987 Envelopes: 63 4300 or online at www.rockforddiocese.org/anniversary 2021 Diocesan Appeal by August 10th. Commemorative certificates to mark this Our Goal- $25,787 Pledged- $21,681 special occasion will be available for those who Short- $4,106 pre-register for this event. ENCOUNTER Men’s Day Retreat 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. For men ages 14-25 July 17: St. Bridget Church in Loves Park August 7: St. Mary Church in Huntley Register at: TINYURL.COM/3PPAXMRU FORMED recommendation of the Week Watch: St. Kateri Tekakwitha: Lily of the Mohawks Listen with kids: St. Kateri Tekakwitha Access FORMED through your computer internet browser or download the app to any device: Search FORMED.org. Click “sign up”. Click “I belong to parish or organization”. Type in “St. Catherine of Genoa, Genoa, IL”. Click on the blue box. Enter your email address. “sign up”. Enjoy! Programa de educación religiosa de verano ¡Aprende, diviértete y crece en la fe! Únase a cualquiera o todas las sesiones. Martes de 9:00 a 10:00 a.m. hasta el 27 de julio. 2021/2022 Ed. Religiosa. Registro Los formularios de inscripción para el próximo año escolar están disponibles en los vestíbulos de la iglesia y en la oficina parroquial. Debemos tener una copia del certificado de bautismo de su hijo en el archivo si no fue bautizado en nuestra parroquia. Asegúrese de que toda la información sea correcta. Tenga en cuenta que la Primera Comunión y Décimo cuarto domingo del tiempo ordinario la Confirmación son programas de dos años. ¡No El profeta escucha lo que Dios proclama y es tardes en registrar a tu hijo! llamado a hablar en el nombre de Dios. Los Doce Desayuno de parte de los Caballeros de Colón escuchan el mensaje de Jesús y son enviados a Domingo 18 de Julio de 8:00 am a medio (cada tercer predicar las buenas nuevas. En él hemos sido domingo del mes) Para comer ahí o para llevar. elegidos para estar llenos de amor. La dirección es Veterans Home de Genoa Lecturas de este domingo 311 S Washington St. El costo es $10.00 por adulto y $5.00 por niño. Niños Primera lectura: menores de 8 años comen gratis. El Señor me sacó de junto al rebaño y me dijo: "Ve y profetiza a mi pueblo, Israel". Damos la bienvenida a (Amos 12:15) los visitantes a nuestra iglesia Te invitamos a pasar más tiempo con Jesús en oración. Salmo: Las puertas de nuestra iglesia permanecerán abiertas Muéstranos, Señor, tu Misericordia y danos tu salvación. (Sal 85) durante el horario de oficina, de lunes a jueves, de 9 a.m. a 3:00 p.m. Venga a visitarnos con la tranquilidad Segunda lectura: de saber que su seguridad está vigilada y que nuestra Bendito sea Dios, y Padre de nuestro Señor Jesucristo, iglesia es un lugar seguro y pacífico para la oración.
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