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St. Francis of Assisi 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 19, 2021 Saturday, April 24, 2021 Acts 6:8-15; Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30; Jn 6:22-29 St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen 9:00 AM Special Intention Acts 9:31-42; Ps 116:12-17; Jn 6:60-69 5:00 PM Carlos Avitia (Rita Avitia) Tuesday, April 20, 2021 Jim Lavelle (Pat & Deb Sweeney) Acts 7:51 — 8:1a; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 7b, 8a, 17, 21ab; Kevin Wiesbrook (Wiesbrook Family) Jn 6:30-35 Jim Singer (Council of Catholic Women) 9:00 AM Special Intention Sunday, April 25, 2021 Wednesday, April 21, 2021 Third Sunday of Easter or Divine Mercy Sunday St. Anselm Acts 4:8-12; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 29; 1 Jn 3:1-2; Acts 8:1b-8; Ps 66:1-3a, 4-7a; Jn 6:35-40 Jn 10:11-18 9:00 AM Daniel Anselone (Ken & Carol Dabisch) 8:00 AM Parishioners Thursday, April 22, 2021 Earth Day 10:00 AM Diane Westhoff (Lawdenski Family) Acts 8:26-40; Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20; Jn 6:44-51 Ed Colmenares (Tita Colmenares) 9:00 AM Susie Scott-Dryden (John & Sheila Harris) 12:00 PM Sean & Michael Ryan & Brian Davidson (Their Family) Friday, April 23, 2021 St. George; St. Adalbert Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 6:52-59 1:30 PM Deacon Gerrie—Hoffman Baptism 9:00 AM Intentions of the Holy Souls in Purgatory Narthex (Alvarez-Cordon Family) 3:00 PM Deacon Marco—Barren Baptism Narthex All bulletin articles must be submitted by the deadline date to ensure inclusion in the bulletin. Articles received after the deadline date will not be accepted. Placement, size and formatting of the articles will be determined by the bulletin editor. E-mail to: [email protected]. Articles should be attached as Word or Publisher documents. BULLETIN SUBMISSION DEADLINES Bulletin Date Deadline Date May 2 April 21 May 9 April 28 May 16 May 5 From the Pastor Dear Parishioners: April is Autism Awareness Month. Enclosed elsewhere in the bulletin is the Prayer of St. Francis for Autism. April 19th is the anniversary of the bombing that occurred in Oklahoma City in 1995. April 20th is the anniversary of the Columbine High School killings in 1999, when 12 students and teachers were killed as well as dozens injured. We pray that all this senseless violence ends. On April 20th we remember servant of God, Bishop Antonio Bello who served in Italy. He dreamed of a Church that could be called “The Church of the apron.” Jesus removed his apron and took a towel and washed the feet of his disciples. Bishop Bello would often take a bus or ride a bike due to the pollution of cars. He would interact with the people on the streets and often in bars and restaurants. He was an outspoken critic of international conflicts. He died on April 20, 1993. Bishop Bello spoke out against pollution and this Tuesday, April 22nd we celebrate Earth Day which began on April 22, 1970 to make people aware how fragile our planet is, and the necessity of taking care of our common home. The Feast of St. Anselm is April 21st. He was born in England in 1033. As a young man, indifferent to religion and after years of worldly living, he had a conversion experience and entered a monastery in Normandy, where eventually he was elected Abbot. He was admired for his patience and gentleness and teaching skill. He began publishing his theological works. Against his will he was appointed Archbishop of Canterbury where he had differences with the English kings who wanted power over the Church. He died in 1109. For his writings, he is called the Doctor of the Church. April 21st is also the Feast of St. Conrad of Parzham who lived from 1818-1894. He was a German Franciscan lay brother who served for over 40 years as a porter of the Capuchin Friary in Altötting, Germany. The Shrine of Our Lady of Altötting was the national shrine in Bavaria to the Blessed Mother. Because Altötting was a large and busy city, the duty of the porter was difficult. Conrad was diligent in his work and was bountiful to the poor, and eager and ready to help strangers. During his lifetime he had the ability to read hearts, and spent hours at night in prayer. He died on April 21, 1894. The Feast of St. George is on April 23rd. Pope Francis’ first name is Jorge, which is George in Argentinian. There are a lot of legends about him, but the fact is that he was a martyr who suffered at Lydda in Palestine probably before the time of Constantine. The story of St. George laying a dragon is a 12th century Italian fable. On April 24th we celebrate the Feast of St. Fidelis who lived from 1577-1622. He dropped out from his law career because of the corruption and in justice he saw with this colleagues. He became a Capuchin Franciscan Friar. He was devoted to the weak and needy. He was sent to Switzerland to preach where Protestants were strong. On the road back, he was attacked and killed. Yours in Christ, Fr. Herb In Sympathy... Please pray for the repose of the soul of the following individual whose funeral was celebrated recently: Madelyn Botello We pray for her son Robert (Cynthia), grandchildren Marisa, Isabella, and Milena, family and friends. Eternal Rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the Mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. 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 April, May, June & July—Closed offer prayers for others: Angelito Abalos Rich Hrycyk The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated Susan Allen Vicki Magrady on Sunday at 1:30pm and 3:00pm. Salvacion Arocha Chito Manuel Greg Basta Sabina Mendoza Please call Jo Ann at 630-759-7588 x108, Sue Basta Teri Middleton to request a baptismal date. *Infant Joseph Bourand Austin Murphy includes all children up to age 7. Myles Carey Michael Palmer Julie Colin Peter Reyes If your child is older than 7, and has not been baptized, Lou Coson Vicki Scull please contact Liz Wagner, DRE, 630-759-7588 x109. Ruben Coson Barbara Stamps Jo Ann Cuber Pat Sweeney Bill Dore Cristina Tsui Diocese of Joliet Vocation Calendar Nancy Flees Keith Whitemore Michelle Gray Joseph Yuska April 19: Fr. Albert Heidecke, Fr. Eugene Hemrick Mary Groberski Vickie Zulfer Linda Hardin April 20: Fr. Daniel Lydon C.S.V. Fr. Jason Nesbit C.S.V. If you would like to add a family member who needs April 21: Sr. Joan Shields, Sr. Adrienne Weseman prayer, or yourself, please call the Parish Office at SNDdeN 630-759-7588. Prayer for Our Troops April 22: Fr. John Peeters C.S.V. Fr. Richard Pighini Lord, hold our troops in Your loving hands. Bless them C.S.V. and their families for the selfless acts they do for us. April 23: Dcns. Milton Leppert, Francis Lillig, Laurence Lissak Weekly Parish Stewardship April 11, 2021 April 24: Fr. Burke Masters Env. Amount Budget Sunday Collection Regular 127 7,362.00 April 25: Todd Bly, Carlos Briceño, Stepen Contreras, Sunday Collection On Line 149 5,473.50 Michael Doerries (Deacon Candidates) Total Sunday Collection 276 12,835.50 18,000.00 Easter Regular 30 2,276.00 “Peace be with you.” If you think you may have a Easter On Line 5 175.00 vocation to follow the Risen Lord as a priest, deacon or in the consecrated life, contact the Diocese of Joliet Total Easter Collection 35 2,451.00 40,000.00 Vocations Director, Fr. Steven Borello at 815-221-6100. Debt Buster Regular 30 724.00 Debt Buster On Line 15 448.00 Total Debt Buster 45 1,172.00 965.00 Donations Regular 4 119.00 Congratulations To Those Recently Married Donations On Line 0 - Total Donations 4 119.00 510.00 April 10, 2021 Holy Days Regular 1 5.00 Chibuzo & Kenneth Obi Holy Days On Line 0 - Total Holy Days 1 5.00 350.00 Religious Formation Tuition 127.00 Other Collections The Sanctuary Presence Lamp, that burns to St. Vincent de Paul 4 105.00 let us know of Jesus’ Presence in the Ministerial Collections 11 208.00 Tabernacle, will be lit for the intentions of any Total 15 313.00 parishioner or in memory of any of our Total Collections 17,022.50 deceased. The offering is $10.00 for one week, Be full of joy, it is the experience of the highest consolation. Monday through Sunday. (Pope Francis) THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT The Lamp will burn in Memory of Conrad Declaro the week of April 19th thru April 25th PLEASE CONSIDER OUR E-GIVING PROGRAM Please contact Deb Blumenstein at 630 759 7588 or visit our website Requested by Penny & Percy Declaro www.stfrancisbb.org and click on the E-Giving tab.