Season of the Holy Spirit Twenty-Fifth Sunday of Ordinal Time, September 22, 2013

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Winfield, IL 60190
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The Spirit of the Lord is upon us, because the Lord has anointed us

~ Our Mission Statement ~

to proclaim: Ecce Agnus Dei - Behold the Lamb of God; Behold the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Inspired by Luke 4:18 & John 1:29

Welcome - Bienvenido
Pastor/Prroco: .... Fr. Tom Cargo/Padre Toms Associate Pastor: Fr. Tomy Chellakandathil CMI Deacon William Nijm from Our Lady of Lebanon - Lombard Secretaries: ...Jennifer Kurtyka, Rosa Benavides ...................... Ex 0 or 600 Secretaria Hispana: ..................................Ex601 Director of Finance & Administration: Deborah Birutis ...............Ex616 Business & Facilities Manager: ............................. Aaron Simpson ...Ex603 Music Ministry: Adrienne Rose ....... 653-1489 Msica Espaol: Mara Marquez .. 520-0665 Religious Education:................ Office: Ex613 Director: Maureen Brennan ............ Ex612 RCIA (Convert Preparation) ........... Ex600 Adult Education: Chris Strong ..630-673-3982 & Youth Ministry: Chris Strong Grade School: ........................... Office: Ex618 Principal: Mickey Tovey ............... Ex618 Phone: 630-668-2625, Fax: 630-668-7176 0S259 Church Street, Winfield, IL 60190 St Vincent de Paul Society ................. Ex692 Weekend ....... Saturday (Vigil Mass) 5:00 pm; Sunday 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30 am Misa en Espaol .................Domingo 1:30 pm Weekday ... Mon.-Fri. 7:30 am & Sat. 8:30 am Confessions: ........ Saturday: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

THANKSGIVING AFTER COMMUNION

ACCION DE GRACIAS DESPUES DE LA COMMUNIN
It is not all that long ago since Catholics returned from receiving Holy Communion and we would kneel down, place our faces in our hands to put aside distractions and make our Thanksgiving to God for giving us Christ in the Blessed Sacrament. If a good preparation before Communion is so important, a good Thanks-giving after Communion is of even greater importance. Saint John Chrysostom says that when a person has eaten some delicious food at a banquet, one is careful not to take anything bitter in his mouth immediately after, lest one should lose the No est todo que hace mucho tiempo ya que los catlicos de regresar de recibir la Santa Comunin y nos gustara arrodilla, coloque la cara en nuestras manos para dejar a un lado las distracciones y nos hizo nuestra "Accin de Gracias a Dios" por darnos Cristo en el Santsimo Sacramento. Si una buena preparacin antes de la Comunin es tan importante, una buena Accin de Gracias despus de la Comunin es de mayor importancia. San Juan Crisstomo dice que "cuando una persona ha ingerido una comida deliciosa en un banquete, se tenga cuidado de no tomar nada amargo en la boca inmediatamente des-

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sweet flavor of those savory delicacies. In like manner, when we have received the precious Body of Jesus Christ, we should take care not to lose its heavenly flavor by turning too soon to the cares and business of the world. Saint Francis de Sales expresses the same idea. "When the merchants of India," he says, "have brought home their precious porcelain, they are very careful in conveying it to their storehouses lest they should stumble and break their costly wares. In like manner should the Christian, when one carries the priceless treasure of Our Lord's Body, walk with great care and circumspection in order not to lose the costly gift committed to ones keeping?" The meaning of both Saints is that after Communion we should spend some time in devout recollection and prayer. This is the general practice of good Catholics. And indeed, reason itself tells us that a good thanksgiving after Communion is of even more importance than a good preparation before it. If we are required to pause and consider what we are about to do when we approach Our Lord, what should be our devotion when He is actually in our hearts? When the Blessed Virgin Mary visited Saint Elizabeth, the aged Saint was astonished at the reverent humility of the Mother of God, and said: "How does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?" Now, in Holy Communion, it is the Lord Himself that comes to us, the Eternal "Wisdom which proceeded from the mouth of the Most High," the "Lord and Prince of the House of Israel, Who appeared to Moses in the burning bush," the "King of nations," "Emmanuel," "our King and Law-giver." To remain indifferent after having received the Blessed Eucharist is to show either a total want of faith or a levity and stupidity unworthy of a reasonable being. The Mass is something we celebrate together as Church and as a worshipping assembly united to Christ through the priest. It is not just something we do as individual Christians. The most precious moments of our day, our week, our lifetime are those immediately after Holy Communion. For a brief quarter of an hour or less our hearts are small sectors of heaven. Jesus Christ, Son of God and Second Person of the Blessed Trinity, Savior, Master, King of Kings, is there within us, we become womb, tabernacle to hold Him sacred within us. He is with us in His sacred humanity that reached out and touched the multitudes of earth and that today is the joy of the all in heaven. He is present in His divinity that is the essential object of heaven's Beatific Vision. Our Thanksgiving after Holy Communion, or our failure to give time to that thanksgiving, has a somewhat startling way of weakening this wonderful mystery of faith. A hurried departure, from this most precious fifteen minutes of our lives could seem to indicate a shallowness or lack of faith, perhaps a part of a weak human nature. Mass is intimately united to Christian life and mission. The final blessing and dismissal sends us forth to transmit what we have received to our brothers and sisters. If we leave directly after Communion, then we lose this important component of our spiritual life. Please stay until Mass has ended. Saint Alphonsus relates that a priest, seeing a man leave the church immediately after Communion, sent the servers of Mass with lighted candles to accompany him home. "What is the matter?" asked the man. "Oh," said the boys, "we have come to accompany Our Lord, Who is still present in your heart." Perhaps Saint Alphonsus should reappear to us today and inspire us by the same devout challenge! A missionary priest one time asked a congregation: Who was the person who left the Last Supper early? Do you know who that is? Do we wish to celebrate Mass and Christs life-death as he did? Or do we wish to join the other eleven in going forth to thankfully celebrate Christ in the Eucharist, Christ in our lives. The time of Giving Thanks after receiving Holy Communion is such a sacred time with Christ.

Soul of Christ, sanctify me. Body of Christ, save me. Passion of Christ, strengthen me.

pus, para que no se debe perder el dulce sabor de los delicias salados. De la misma manera, una vez recibido el precioso cuerpo de Jesucristo, debemos tener cuidado de no perder su sabor celestial girando demasiado rpido a los cuidados y de negocios del mundo ". San Francisco de Sales expresa la misma idea. "Cuando los comerciantes de la India", dice, "han llevado a casa su preciosa porcelana, que son muy cuidadosos en la transmisin a sus almacenes para que no tropiece y romper sus productos costosos. De la misma manera debe el cristiano, cuando se lleva el tesoro inestimable del Cuerpo de Nuestro Seor, caminar con mucho cuidado y prudencia a fin de no perder el regalo costoso comprometido a mantener una persona? "El significado de los dos santos es que despus de la comunin que debe pasar algn tiempo en el recuerdo y en la oracin devota. Esta es la prctica general de los buenos catlicos. Y de hecho, la razn misma nos dice que una buena accin de gracias despus de la comunin es an ms importante que una buena preparacin antes de ella. Si nos vemos obligados a hacer una pausa y considerar lo que vamos a hacer cuando nos acercamos a nuestro Seor, lo que debe ser nuestra devocin cuando en realidad est en nuestros corazones?" Cuando la Virgen Mara visit a Santa Isabel, la santa anciana estaba asombrado de la humildad reverente de la Madre de Dios, y dijo: "Cmo sucede esto a m, que la madre de mi Seor venga a m" Ahora, en la comunin, es el mismo Seor que viene a nosotros, la Eterna "Sabidura que sala de la boca del Altsimo", el "Seor y el Prncipe de la Casa de Israel, que le apareci a Moiss en la zarza ardiente", el "Rey de las Naciones", "Emmanuel", "nuestro Rey y Legislador." Para permanecer indiferente despus de haber recibido la Eucarista es para mostrar ya sea un total falta de fe o una frivolidad y la estupidez digna de un ser razonable. La Misa es algo que celebramos juntos como Iglesia y como una asamblea adorando unidos a Cristo a travs del sacerdote. No es slo algo que hacemos como cristianos individuales. Los mejores momentos de nuestro da, nuestra semana, nuestro curso de la vida son las que inmediatamente despus de la Santa Comunin. Por un cuarto de hora ms o menos nuestros corazones son pequeos sectores del cielo. Jesucristo, el Hijo de Dios y la Segunda Persona de la Santsima Trinidad, Salvador, Seor, Rey de Reyes, esta dentro de nosotros, nos convertimos en el seno, el sagrario para celebrar lo sagrado dentro de nosotros. l est con nosotros en Su sagrada humanidad que extendi la mano y toc las multitudes de la tierra y que hoy es la alegra del todo en el cielo. l est presente en Su divinidad que es el objeto esencial de la visin Beatfica de Dios. Nuestra Accin de Gracias despus de la Santa Comunin, o nuestra incapacidad para dar tiempo a que la accin de gracias, tiene una forma un tanto sorprendente de debilitar este maravilloso misterio de la fe. Una salida apresurada, a partir de estos ms preciados quince minutos de nuestras vidas podra parecer indicar una superficialidad o falta de fe eran parte de - dbil naturaleza humana. La Misa est ntimamente unida a la vida y la misin cristiana. La bendicin y despedida nos envas para transmitir lo que hemos recibido de nuestros hermanos y hermanas. Si nos vamos directamente despus de la Comunin, entonces perdemos este importante componente de nuestra vida espiritual. San Alfonso relata que un sacerdote, al ver a un hombre salir de la iglesia inmediatamente despus de la Comunin, envi a los monaguillos de la misa con velas encendidas para que lo acompaara a casa. "Cul es el problema?" pregunt el hombre. "Oh", dijo a los nios, "hemos venido a acompaar a Nuestro Seor, que todava est presente en tu corazn." Tal vez San Alfonso debera aparecer a nosotros hoy y nos inspiran por el mismo reto devota! Un sacerdote misionero una vez pregunt a una congregacin: "Quin fue la persona que dej la Ultima Cena tiempo? Sabes quin es? __________? Queremos celebrar la Misa y la vida a la muerte de Cristo como lo hizo? O nos queremos unirnos a los otros 11 en la que sale hacia agradecidamente celebrado Cristo en la Eucarista, Cristo en nuestras vidas. El tiempo de dar gracias despus de recibir la Santa Comunin es un tiempo sagrado con Cristo.

Alma de Cristo, santifica mi. Cuerpo de Cristo, slvame.... Pasin de Cristo, fortalzcame.

Readings for the Week

Monday: Ezr 1:1-6 Ps 126:1-6 Lk 8:16-18 Tuesday: Ezr 6:7-8, 12b, 14-20 Ps 122:1-5 Lk 8:19-21 Wednesday: Ezr 9:5-9 Tb 13:2-4, 7-8 Lk 9:1-6 Thursday: Hg 1:1-8 Ps 149:1-6a, 9b Lk 9:7-9 Friday : Hg 2:1-9 Ps 43:1-4 Lk 9:18-22 Saturday: Zec 2:5-9, 14-15a Jer 31:10-13 Lk 9:43b-45 Sunday: Am 6:1a, 4-7 Ps 146:7-10 1Tm 6:11-16 Lk 16:19-31
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION When the Roman Empire turned a favorable eye toward the once-persecuted Christians, among the effects was a population explosion in the baptismal font, as Christian sympathizers stepped from the shadows. With more and more people becoming Christians, laws were passed to protect Sunday as a work-free day. Soon, it became possible to celebrate Mass later in the morning, rather than the older custom of gathering before dawn to celebrate Eucharist. Amazingly, despite the increasing numbers of Christians, there was great resistance to adding to the number of worship events; the Eucharist that began as a few friends around a table soon was transformed into a more formal event with throngs crowding a large hall. All the Christians in a city or town would gather around the bishop for the one Sunday Eucharist, and only when the crowds became unmanageable was there an impulse to divide the assembly by splitting off a new bishop and flock. Now, sixteen hundred years later, many parishes see a need to trim or combine Mass schedules. This is often seen as tough surgery. Yet our forebears in the faith would see it as a gain: a filling up of the Eucharist with a large and vigorous assembly, a fullness of ministry, an opportunity to make the Church more fully visible and stronger for service.

Mass Intentions for the Week

Saturday, September 21
8:30 a.m. Deacon Don Mathieu (Jack & Dorothy Aylward)
Vigil for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 p.m. Terry Rieck (Donna Rieck) George Sarlitto, Sr. (George & Lita Sarlitto) Jerome Kliebhan (Marge Kliebhan) Harold J. Muehlfelt (SJB) Father Francis McDonald (SJB) Eugene & Joan Rome (Carl Rome)

Sunday, September 22, The 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 a.m. Michael David Shee (SJB) 9:30 a.m. Toni Lawrentz (Ron Lawrentz) 11:30 a.m. Joyce Milder (The Towne Family) 1:30 p.m. Por Todos los Parroquianos de San Juan Bautista

Monday, September 23
7:30 a.m. Leon Gabriel (The Gabriel Family)

Tuesday, September 24
7:30 a.m. Irene M. Delestowicz (Dorothy Kraska)

Wednesday, September 25
7:30 a.m. John J. & Kathleen Dooley (Mary LHotta) 1:40 p.m. School Mass Laszlo Vida (Sophie Kohut)

Thursday, September 26
7:30 a.m. Deceased Members of the Faranda & McPheters Families (Mike & Carol McPheters)

Friday, September 27
7:30 a.m. Dick Larson (Dave & Anne Larson)

Saturday, September 28
8:30 a.m. Mary Cernik (John & Kathy Novotny)
Vigil for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 p.m. Scott Woodbury (Laurie Woodbury & Family) Fred Wilkinson (Claire Wilkinson) Donald Leo Richardson (Friends) Mary & Peter Rome (Carl Rome) Margaret Steik (Colette Miller) Mrs. Bernice Polacek (Joseph & Rose Szczepaniak)

Tuition Assistance Fund

Our Parish has a Tuition Assistance Fund named in honor of our beloved former pastor, Monsignor Vincent Cloos, who loved dearly our school and all the children who attended. Families who qualify to be recipients of funds for tuition assistance must be parishioners of St. John the Baptist Parish and attend church at St. Johns weekly. Donations may be given in Honor of, or in Memory of, a loved one, and, from a donor or from anonymous. Please indicate your preferences concerning the aforementioned when you make your donation to the Monsignor Vincent Cloos Tuition Assistance fund. Thank you to the anonymous donor who generously gave $2,000 within the last month!

Monsignor Vincent Cloos

Sunday, September 29, The 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 a.m. Blanche Parrish (Dan Conley) 9:30 a.m. Toni Lawrentz (Ron Lawrentz) 11:30 a.m. Mass for the Parishioners 1:30 p.m. Pedro Gomez (Margarita Jimenez) Alex Cichanski (Grace Spatz) Jose G. Blanco (St. John the Baptist) Orlando Roberto (Ruiz Family)

Our Sanctuary Lamps

This Week Burn in Memory/Honor of:

Old Chapel Scott Woodbury New Church The Woodbury Family

Please pray for our sick

Harold Bingo Besch James Bestler Margaret Birt Brian Burke Josephine Calalbrese Lisa Cicero Kathy Connor Jewel Ann Curtis Patricia Dahleen Joann Eggebrecht Patrocinia Fernandez Gregory Figiel John Flanigan, Jr. Tom Flynn Dolores Gabriel Gary Gillmeister Joe Grabowski Dawn Grant Destin Green Jennifer Hammerschmidt Rich Harwood John Heitzler Joy Henczel Tom Janczy Bill Johnson Carter Kettner Sophie Kohut Frank Krause Korrin Kupris Kara Ladd Rose Marie Lambert John Lechowicz Dolores Lewandowski Nancy Liden Laurie Linke Sandra Linke Beth Majerczyk Ursula Makowijczuk John Maltese Linda Marczewski Jan Masters Marcy Morken Peggy Murphy Becky Neal Johnny Neal Alex Novak Lesley (Tobin) Nygaard Joan Pacer Judy Pakula Josie Pasciak Bane Petrov Cathy Enders Poss Elly Ransum Mary Rauch Alicia Ricciardi Cooper Rojas Katherine Rose Casmir Ruta Lillian Salek George Sarlitto Nathan Schram Sven Segerlund Bea Serwach Carolyn Sesvold John Shannon Cathy Slipkevych Rosemary Sumang Mary Tarchala Virg Tobin Emily Vanco Paul Vasich William White Lexie Youngberg Larry Zengri

Thanks to all who serve the Sick and Homebound of our parish for your wonderful service to those who bear the Cross of Christ in their sufferings and handicaps!
We are grateful for those who helped us to gather information this past spring to know who are serving as Ministers of Care to the Sick and Homebound. We still lack some information on those who are taking Holy Communion to those in need. So, if you have not given this information to us already (including family members who take communion home to their loved ones) we need it. The Bishop would like the names of all who serve as Eucharistic Ministers in Church and to the sick. Please include the following information: Your name Your address and phone number Name of Person you visit His/her address and phone number How long you have been taking communion to him/ her Could you please bring the information to the parish secretaries at the parish office who will give it to Father Tomy; he is coordinating our Parish database. This will also help us if a Minister becomes sick and we need to find a substitute to take communion to your loved one/ sick/homebound you minister to. If youve previously contacted the parish office and your communion responsibilities havent changed, you do not have to contact the parish office again. Thank you in advance for your attention to this matter.

~Father Tomy Chellakandathil, CMI

Please pray for

who passed away on the 13th of September, 2013. Our sympathies are extended to her husband, Dan, her son, Sean, and to all of her family and friends.
St. John the Baptist Homeless Ministry Presents . . . Will Rogers, An American Original

Arely Odina Bejarano (Conley)

Saturday, September 28 at 8:00 p.m.

St. Johns New Church

$20 for adults, $5 for students

This tour de force performance written and performed by Jeffnominated actor, Kevin McKillip, brings to life the renowned author and humorist, Will Rogers. At the time of his death in 1935, Rogers, the Cowboy Philosopher, hosted the most popular radio show in America, had a daily column published in 400 newspapers, and was the #1 box office star in Hollywood. Wills folksy observations on government, the economy and society are as timely today as ever. The net proceeds of this onenight performance will exclusively benefit St. Johns Homeless Ministry.

Tickets will be on sale after all Masses, and at the parish office (8-4, Mon.-Fri.). Or, contact Rick Loechl at 630-222-5455 or rloechl@prodigy.net

We are ever grateful for your loving generosity and sharing in the Ministries of Serving the Lord here at St. John the Baptist.

Sacrificial Giving
Parish Collections

Please pray for

who passed away on the 14th of September, 2013. Our sympathies are extended to his wife, Rose, and to all of his family and friends.

Joe Szczepaniak

August 18.$21,757.00 August 25.$20,502.66 September 1$23,701.45 September 8$20,649.65

The Lord Loves a Cheerful Giver!

(2 Corinthians 7:7)

Anointing Mass
Come and join us for prayer for those who are sick or feel a need for the healing presence of our Lord Saturday, October 12th, 2013 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time; Autumn begins Monday: St. Pius of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio) Thursday: Ss. Cosmas and Damian Friday: St. Vincent de Paul Saturday: St. Wenceslaus; Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Lawrence Ruiz and Companions

Our weekly spending is currently at $26,312 for the new fiscal year. We need your support to help us reach our weekly needs. Please consider increasing your donation to help us. Thank you.

Confession Schedule Horario de Confesiones

Saturday, September 21, 2013 3:30 p.m., Fr Tom Saturday, September 28, 2013 3:30 p.m., Fr Tomy

Donut Sunday & New Parishioner Sign-Up! Today! After the 7:30 and 9:30 a.m. Masses in Sebahar Hall

Come Join Saint Johns

Handbell Choir!
The Handbell Choir has begun rehearsals and if you can read
music, wed love to show you how to play handbells. Rehearsals are at 7:00 p.m. on Thursdays in the Church. We ring two Masses, alternating between the 5:00 p.m. and the 11:30 a.m. For more information, please call Joyce Schram at:

Welcome to Our Newly Baptized! September 15, 2013 Isabelle Grace Rosensteel
Daughter of Elena and Tyler Rosensteel

Come Join the Adult Choir!

The Adult Choir has begun rehearsals and we would like to encourage you to come and join us. If you are in high school, we would like to invite you to investigate singing with the choir. Rehearsals are held on Wednesday evenings at 8 p.m. and the Choir will be singing at the 9:30 Mass on Sundays in September. If you would like more information, please contact Adrienne Rose at 630-653-1489. We are a super group of parishioners!

630-665-2434.
Mass Music Schedule for September October 5:00 p.m. (Sat.) 7:30 a.m. (Sun.) Clas
Contemporary Ensemble 7:30 a.m. (Sun.) Classic Ensemble 9:30 a.m. (Sun) Adult Choir sic Ensemble

9:30 a.m. (Sun) Contemporary Ensemble 11:30 a.m. (Sun.) Adult Choir

Please keep in your prayers our Seminarians from our Parish who are studying for the Priesthood: Shaun Cieslik & James Malik & Bill Burke

Special Needs
Do you have a special needs child? Would you be interested in faith formation for them? A team of dedicated volunteers has been working together to offer a program to any interested family. For details, call St. Johns Religious Education Office at 630-682-4400 x 613.
Calendar for Youth Ministry This Fall
A Letter to Preschool Moms & Dads Dear Moms & Dads of Preschoolers, Youve selected a preschool for your child; they are signed up for soccer or baseball. These take care of their physical and intellectual development, but how about your childs spiritual development? Do you want your child to learn more about God, their faith? WE CAN HELP! St. John the Baptist Church offers Preschool Religious Education each Sunday morning during the 9:30 a.m. Mass through the school year. It is held in Sebahar Hall which is right below our New Church. Our program includes stories, crafts, games and songs, all with the goal of sharing our Catholic Faith with your child. It is staffed by adults and teens that have a passion for sharing their faith with preschool children. There are two ways to register: On September 22, after the 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Masses in Sebahar Hall Or, email Sundaymorningpreschool@yahoo.com

All meetings are at 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Youth Ministry Room above the garages in the parish office building. Questions about our meetings or our service outings? Contact Chris Strong at chriss@stjohnwinfield.org

September 22 Sunday, October 6 Sunday, October 20-

Sunday, December 1-

Halloween Outing at Sonny Acres Sunday, November 3 Sunday, November 17

Beginning of Christmas Meetings Sunday, December 15-More Christmas! Sunday, January 5 Sunday, January 19

Once again St. Johns generous parishioners rise up and share their treasure with those less fortunate. Our special collection for Bridge Communities the first week in September was about $1,800 this is the rent for our sponsor family for 3 months. Thank you, everyone, who donated-and if you were unable to do so then, monies toward the rent can be offered anytime during the year. Just use a regular envelope, write Bridge Communities on the front and deposit it in the Sunday Offering basket!

Faith Education For Inspired Adults These are open classes offered to any adult of any faith or church. The purpose is to inspire your faith and inform it in ways that are exciting. All classes are in Sebahar Hall at 7 p.m. on Thursdays unless otherwise noted. Need a Little Wisdom and a Splash of Proverbs-September 26th- Neither of these books are in Protestant Bibles. Come discover the great intelligence found in these ancient books. Do you know Deuteronomy? October 3rd- This book has Moses talking to his followers after the Exodus and just about to cross into the homeland of Israel. What did Moses have to say to his followers? Mark the First Gospel- October 10th-(School Hall) Who wrote the first Gospel and what is unique to this Gospel? This is a great class to learn the basics of the New Testament for beginners. Paul Texts the Corinthians- October 17th- Paul writes one of the most inspiring definitions of what a church should be in this great letter to a fledgling church. The 16th Century and Its History- Nov. 7th- In this Century you have Martin Luther, John Calvin, John Knox, Henry the VIII, The Borgias and Ulrich Zwingli. This century shaped religion for the entire world for the next 5 centuries Catholicism and Mexico -Nov. 14th- What is unique in the traditions of Catholicism and Mexico? Our Lady of Guadalupe and the Christero wars are examples of the topics.

Youre invited!
What? Fun, Learning and Music at

Community News . . .
There will be a heroin awareness event/discussion on the deadly drug on: Sunday, September 22 at 7:00 p.m. Resurrection Catholic Church 30 W. 350 Army Trail Road, Wayne, Illinois Bartlett Police Chief Kent Williams, Robert Crown Center CEO Kathleen Burke and a recovering heroin addict from Bartlett are scheduled to speak.

Gather the Children

Who? All children, grades K-4 (Pre-school accompanied by a parent) Where? Chapel (Dismissed from Church before Liturgy of the Word, return to Church for Liturgy of Eucharist) When? Every Sunday during 9:30 Mass, starting September 8 Volunteers are always appreciated! Questions or to help? Contact Kara Ladd at 630-876-4534 (call or text) kedrok99@att.net

Help Wanted-Still Needed!

Gather the Children Ministry
is looking for a . . . (men, women, and teens, at least 11 years old) Volunteer Opportunities: Guitarists Coordinatorschedules ministers, etc., for each week There are openings in all positions! If willing to give your time... once a month, please call: Religious Education Office 630-682-4400 X 613, or Kara Ladd, 630-876-4534 (call or text)

Join in and Sing with St. Johns Childrens Christmas Choir

All Children between the ages of 7-14 are invited to sing at the 4:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass Practice starts Saturday, October 5, 2013 Meet at 3:30 p.m. in the Choir Loft of the Chapel

Gospel The one who is trustworthy in small matters is also trustworthy in great ones (Luke 16:1-13 [10-13]).

CATHOLICS FOR LIFE

MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND PRAY THE ROSARY WITH FELLOW PARISHIONERS EVERY SUNDAY FOLLOWING 7:30 A.M. MASS "The Rosary has accompanied me in moments of joy and in moments of difficulty. To it I have entrusted any number of concerns; in it I have always found comfort." -- Blessed Pope John Paul II Come to pray the Holy Rosary at St. John the Baptist Church following 7:30 a.m. Mass on Sundays. The Rosary will begin at about 8:30 a.m. in the church, offered for these special intentions: 1) to bring an end to the practice and legality of abortion, 2) for freedom of the Church and Catholic peoples to practice their faith without government interference, 3) for law and public policy to sustain recognition of marriage as between one man and one woman. The Rosary will also include your personal intentions and for all in our parish. Prayer changes things. Please come. All are welcome.

Council of Catholic Women Annual Holiday Fair

HOLIDAY FAIR is coming up the weekend of October 12-13 and CCW is gathering items for our annual event. We are still in need of crafts or other hand- made goods. Gently used jewelry and religious goods are greatly appreciated. Additionally we will be having our This and That tables and we need donations of items in good condition, such as housewares, decorative accessories, paintings, toys, and books. We will not be accepting clothing, furniture or electronic items. Items from Parishioners that we will be featuring in our French Market: HONEY, produced by Chris Strong. Hand painted decorative Wine bottles with lights inside, by Mary Kay Hanlock MUMS from Proseks Greenhouse Please note: Donations are being accepted now in the vestibule of the Church Office. Put a tag on the items indicating they are for CCW-Holiday Fair. If you have any questions or need information, contact: Cecily at 630-665-5946 or Sheila at 630-668-2494.

The Flu Season is Coming! Flu Shots Available after Masses

For your convenience, Walgreens staff will be at St. Johns in the back of the chapel on Sunday, September 29 following the 7:30, 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Masses to administer flu shots to anyone wishing to get their flu shot for the coming season. Payment can be cash, check or credit card. Medicare will be billed.

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40 DAYS FOR LIFE September 25 -- November

3, 2013 "to change a heart and to save a heart" REMINDER-40 DAYS FOR LIFE Sign-Up Sunday TODAY in the Narthex After all Masses Sign up to be present in prayer (vigil) outside the clinic where the abortions take place, Anchor clinic, 1186 Roosevelt Rd., Glen Ellyn (on the N. side of Roosevelt Rd. just E. of Rte. 355). St. John the Baptist parish has committed to pray each Tuesday during the 40 DAYS FOR LIFE Campaign. Select a 1-hour prayer time between 10:00 a.m.--1:00 p.m. on a specific Tuesday or 1 hour each Tuesday of the prayer campaign, October 1, 8, 15, 22, and/or Oct. 29. You are welcome to bring a lawn chair. Prayer materials will be available at the site. For more info or to sign up for a different day or time visit: www.40daysforlife.com "40 days for life is a beautiful opportunity to join others in prayer, fasting, keeping vigil, and reaching out to the community. Through God, lives are changed during 40 days for life; people at various peaceful prayer locations have helped women embrace life for their children, watched as abortion clinic workers have quit their jobs, and seen some clinics close completely. We often forget the incredible power of prayer and loving witness, but 40 DAYS FOR LIFE reminds us of the fruits of dialogue with the Lord and others. 40 days for life is a wonderful opportunity to make a difference for life!" -- From Alexandra Fedosenko, Respect Life Coordinator, Diocese of Joliet Come join us this Wednesday, Sept. 25th as we launch the 40 Days For Life Campaign! There will be a Candlelight Kick Off Event (featuring Bishop Siegel of the Diocese of Joliet) that evening at 7:30 pm in front of the Anchor Health Center at 1186 Roosevelt Road. Please come support this peaceful, interfaith, prolife initiative, and help bring an end to abortion in our community!

MENS DISCERNMENT GROUP All men age 17 and older are welcome to our Mens Discernment Group. We will be using the book To Save A Thousand Souls by Fr. Brett Brannen to discuss relevant topics to discern a priestly vocation. Books will be provided for those who do not already have one. These meetings will take place at the John Paul II House, 430 N. Center St., Joliet, IL 60435. Sunday, September 22, 2013, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Application and Admissions Process (Chapter 15) Please RSVP to Fr. Burke at vocations@dioceseofjoliet.org or ((815 8344004). But if you don't have time to RSVP, please come anyway. COLLEGE SEMINARY VISITS - The Vocation Office will be sponsoring a trip for all men who are 16 years of age and older to St. John Vianney College Seminary in St. Paul, MN. There is no cost for this trip. These are great opportunities to visit the seminaries, meet seminarians and see seminary life first-hand. You would be leaving Thursday morning at 8am on October 31 and return about 7pm on Saturday, November 2. Please RSVP to Fr. Burke at ((815 834-4004) or tions@dioceseofjoliet.org by October 24th if you are interested. participant will need to fill out a permission form and waiver. vocaEach

OPERATION ELIZABETH DINNER All single Catholic women ages 17-30 are invited to a dinner with Bishop Siegel and several religious Sisters on Thursday, October 17, 2013 from 6 p.m. 8 p.m. at St. Francis Woods, 9201 W. St. Francis Road, Frankfort, IL 60423. You will have the opportunity to hear Bishop Siegel and the Sisters speak about vocation and call, have a nice meal and ask any questions you may have about religious life. Thursday, October 17, 2013, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Please RSVP to the Vocation Office at vocations@dioceseofjoliet.org or ((815 834-4004) by October 14th.

Market Day is Saturday, September 28 8:00 a.m.-8:45 a.m.

Order forms are available in the kiosk in the rear of the Church or in the parish office. Orders may be left in the parish office by noon on Friday, September 20, or placed in the collection basket. On-line ordering may be done at www.marketday.com until 11:00 p.m. CST, Wednesday, September 25 at 11:00 p.m. CST.

Youth Ministry (High School)

For information, contact Chris Strong at chriss@stjohnwinfield.org

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 630-6680918, ext. 600, and set a time to come in BEFORE your surgery for anointing.

All meetings are 6:30p-8p in the Youth Ministry Center above the garages at the parish offices. Upcoming meetings: 9/22; 10/6; 10/20

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 Saint Johns 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 the Hospitalized!

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. Catholics need to be attending church every Sunday.

Please Pray for those who defend our Nation, those who serve in Active Duty
Pvt James Luigi Akin SRA Francis Beifuss Lt John Berg Sgt Melissa Brooker Lt Deandra Carbone CMR Nicholas Carbone Pvt Timothy Conley Sgt Andrew Fairbairn Pv2 Nicholas Gorman Sgt Pamela Gray A1C Seth Kelley PFC David Lawless Senior Airman Felicia K. McDonald GSMC (SW/SS) Timothy A. Newell ABHAA Sean Phillips Lt Col George Pohlmann A1C Alejandro Luis Sanchez AN Michael Schieve Captain Jim Smolucha Captain Mike Smolucha SPC Thomas Stanhope

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, please call the parish secretary at 630-6680918, ext. 600, to add your name to the list.

Homebound
Parishioners who are homebound and wish to receive communion, please call the parish office at 630-668-0918, Ext. 600, and we will pass your name to the coordinator for Homebound Ministry.

Lost and Found

Please check the Lost and Found basket in the entry way to the parish office.

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New Parishioner Registrations are held in Sebahar Hall (lower level of the Church) generally following the 7:30 & 9:30 a.m. Masses. Upcoming scheduled dates are as follows:

Parish Calendar
Please see the on line calendar at: www.stjohnwinfield.org or on the kiosk of the narthex of the Church.

Sunday, October 20, 2013 Sunday, November 17, 2013 Sunday, December 15, 2013

Bulletin Articles
Submissions are due by noon on Thurs., 10 days prior to the Sunday on which you wish the article to appear. (Holidays may change due dates for articles because of publishing demands). Include the name and 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: jenniferk@stjohnwinfield.org or rosab@stjohnwinfield.org.

Catholic Inquiry
Anyone interested in becoming Catholic, please call the parish office for information: 630-668-0918, ext. 600.

We look forward to your attendance and to officially welcome you into our parish.

Position Available: Saints Peter and

Paul Parish is seeking to fill a part-time, non-benefited position for the Sacred Music Director as administrative support. See http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/ hr/employment.asp for details.

Help Our School Clip Box Tops!

Please drop off your clipped Box Tops in the entryway to the parish office. There is always a collection box there. All profits are benefitting programs for St. John the Baptist school. Questions, contact Robin Hafertepe at: hafertepes1424@yahoo.com Thank you!

Pulpit Announcements
Must be submitted with a contact name and phone number, by 9 a.m. on Tuesday prior to the Sunday you wish the announcement made. The parish office has final approval on all bulletin articles and pulpit announcements.

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Tutors Needed for 1st-8th Grade Volunteers are needed to help children in First Grade through Eighth Grade who are struggling in school. Please call Tom Masterson at: 630-653-4818

Mass Intention Book for 2014 is now open.

Parish Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Grade School Mass Wed. 1:40 pm

Holy Days of Obligation, All Souls & Ash Wednesday To be announced with each Special Day Eucharistic Adoration ~ Tues. from 8 a.m. - Wed 7:15 a.m. & First Fridays - 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Baptisms
1st Sunday of the Month First Baptism Rituals starting at the 11:30 a.m. Mass. Parents and god-parents are encouraged to attend Baptism Preparation Classes several months before your baby is born. Godparents are to be practicing Catholics!

Weddings
Spiritual Preparation begins at least SIX MONTHS in advance. Please do not make reservations until you meet with a priest.

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Confesiones los Sbados 3:30-4:30 pm Bautizos Las Platicas Pre-bautismales son requeridas antes de fijar la fecha del Bautismo. Favor de inscribirse con dos a tres meses de anticipo. Bautizos normalmente 4 Domingo del Mes Bodas Preparacin Espiritual empieza por lo menos con SEIS MESES de anticipo. No haga preparaciones para su Celebracin antes de reunirse con el prroco. Adoracin del Santsimo los Martes 8 am a Mircoles 7:15 am

Requisitos Sacramentales

Sacramento de los Enfermos y Visitas de la Comunin: Llame a la oficina Quince Aos y Presentaciones Llame a la oficina de la Secretaria Hispana. Quince Aeras necesitan ser miembros de la Parroquia y cumplieron Educacin Religiosa de 7 y 8 grados. Secretaria Hispana Para hablar con la secretaria hispana, llame al Rosa Benavides, extensin 601 Lunes, Martes y Jueves 8:00 AM a 2:00 PM, o Mirella Hernndez, extensin 601 Sbados 9:00 am a 11:00 am y Domingo 2:45-3:45.

BULLETIN NUMBER: 339 CHURCH NAME & ADDRESS: St. John the Baptist 233 Church Street Winfield, IL 60190 PHONE: 630-668-0918, ext. 600 or 601 CONTACT PERSON Jennifer Kurtyka Rosa Benavides

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SUNDAY DATE OF BULLETIN: September 22, 2013, 25th Sunday of Ordinary Time

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