CLERGY (630) 469-7540 Very Rev. David J. Hankus, D. Min., Ph. D. PASTOR frdavid@stjamesge.org ext. 203

Rev. John Sebahar PASTOR EMERITUS

Deacon Mike Fitzpatrick PERMANENT DEACON deaconmike@stjamesge.org

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MINISTRY CENTER (630) 469-7540 Monday - Wednesday 8:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Thursday 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Friday 8:30 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Pat Mooney DIRECTOR OF pat@stjamesge.org MUSIC MINISTRY ext. 207

Gina Wiedman DIRECTOR OF gina@stjamesge.org YOUTH MINISTRY ext. 208

Rubi Garfias PARISH SECRETARY rubi@stjamesge.org M, T, W, F: ext. 201

Lisa Gilligan COORDINATOR OF lisa@stjamesge.org COMMUNICATIONS, LITURGY & SAFE ENVIRONMENT ext. 205

ST. JAMES SCHOOL (630) 469-8060

www.stjamesge-school.org

Office Hours: M-F: 7:30 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.

Paul Kirk PRINCIPAL pkirk@stjamesge-school.org

RELIGIOUS ED OFFICE (630) 858-5646 reo@stjamesge.org

Summer Office Hours: T/W/TH: 10 – 12:30 P.M.

Lisa Weesner COORDINATOR lweesner@stjamesge.org

480 S. PARK BOULEVARD · GLEN ELLYN, ILLINOIS 60137 | PHONE: 630.469.7540 | FAX: 630.469.7590

OUR PARISH MISSION STATEMENT As members of Christ’s family,

through St. James the Apostle Parish, we:

the Lord by proclaiming His Word and

celebrating His Sacraments,

by learning more about God’s loving plan for us,

to the call of Christ by sharing our talents, gifts and our love,

to the universal community by loving and serving our neighbors.

MODIFIED WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE 07/06

Saturday Vigil | 4:00 P.M. Sunday | 9:00 A.M.

MODIFIED WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE 07/06

Monday - Wednesday Daily Mass | 8:00 A.M.

HOLY DAY MASS SCHEDULE

On the Holy Day | 8:00 A.M., 12:15 & 7:00 P.M. UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

CONFESSIONS

Saturday | 2:30 - 3:15 P.M.

Sunday, September 20, 2020 | Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Seek the Lord

Our first reading today from the prophet Isaiah reminds us that the Lord is near. He is not far away or

in some place where He cannot be reached. He is close to His people, and definitely wants us to come close to

Him. Isaiah calls us to conversion. We are asked to put aside evil things and embrace what is good and holy.

If anyone would say that he or she is too bad, too unworthy, too sinful to receive God’s love and mercy, they

should remember what Isaiah says: “Let him turn to the Lord for mercy; to our God, who is generous in

forgiving.” (Isaiah 55:7) Let us turn to the Lord. Let us seek Him out as He is nearby waiting for us to come

to Him. When we are close to the Lord, there will be peace in our lives. Let us embrace Him while He is near!

Father David

Our New Deacon: Mike Fitzpatrick

As you know, as of August 22, our parish has a new deacon, Deacon Mike Fitzpatrick. He was

ordained a permanent deacon August 22 at the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus in Joliet. I am pleased

that he will minister here using the many gifts God has blessed him with. We congratulate him as he begins

his ministry here at St. James the Apostle Parish. Let us keep him in our prayers as well. Many of you already

know Mike and his wife, Dawn, as they have been involved in many parish activities over the years.

Father David

Thank You!

I wish to thank all those parishioners who continue to support the parish in these difficult and

challenging times. You truly practice good stewardship and it is greatly appreciated. I also thank all those

volunteers who help at each of our liturgies with registration, set up and ushering. It is heartening to know

that even though some things look different, there are still people who hear the call to serve and respond. May

God bless you all!

Father David

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Christian Education Ministries

A Prayer for Catechists

Loving Father, we pray today for our catechists. We thank you for their gift of ministry in your Church.

Grant them your wisdom that they may grow in the understanding and teaching of your Word.

Grant them also your love that they may be fruitful heralds of your Word and lead others to love you.

Pour forth your Holy Spirit upon them to grant them wisdom about what is important; knowledge of the truths of faith; understanding of their meaning;

right judgment about how to apply them in life; courage to persevere even in the face of adversity;

reverence before all that is sacred and holy; and that loving zeal which leads others to a transforming encounter with your Son.

We pray this through Christ, our Lord. Amen.

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Parish Prayer List If you would like to add a name to the parish prayer list, please contact Rubi at: rubi@stjamesge.org. Thank you!

Emas Abdelsayed Nicholas Affatato

Chuck Ahonen Olivia Aliga

Joe Allen Antonia Ambubuyog

Mike Asani Jason B.

Jennifer Baker Colleen Bell John Benton

Enzo Bernabei Bob Bernicky Karen Bjanki Lydia Boyer

Glenys Brown Ken Bucheit

Michael Chachula Rose Chachula Natalie Chavez

Adam Chrzastek Anthony V. Coco

Agapita Collo Joel L. Collo

Maxine Coman Myrna Comstock

Bishop Conlon Mary Ann Contafio

Annette Cooke Donna Cooke Nora L. Cote Frank Cruz Chris Danly

Sue Davis Charlie DeMory

Georgianna DeMory Tony DeMory

Nick DiFruscolo Jodi Dombock

Melinda Dragicevich Phoebe Fajardo

Mary Lou Fehlen Mary Ellen Finnane Bernie Finnegan Sarah Fitzgerald

John Flanyck Gerald Fleischfressser

Alex Fosco Larry Foster James Frasier

Vanessa Frazier Rob Fruit

Darlene Galgan Edward Galvin Donna Giuseffi

Don Michael Grabiec

John Graff Alice Gregory Robert Gunter

Susan Hagensee Sharon Harbert

Jay Josh Hobson John Jackson

Gail Johnsen Ellen Johnston John Keating

Josefina Kellogg Patricia Klein Mary Kohout

Alan Kurpiewski Peter Lajoice

Greg Leakakos Joan Leakakos Robert Lenger

Felomina Lezada Woody Lindauer

Divina Lim Pureza Lim Zosimo Lim

Tony Lindauer Ellen Lloyd

Todd Lohenry Obien Lyle

Mae Fr. Art Maher

Bob Maurer Louise McIntyre

Louis Montana Sr. Leticia Moreno

Mary Motto Art Moxley Geri Moxley

Joseph Mulcare Jean Murphy

Fr. Jim Murphy John Murray Nada Nadar Nik Nguyen

Edwin Obien Karl Obien

Peggy O’Reilly Fr. John Ouper

Carolyn Patterson Charmaine Patterson Patricia Patterson

James Pelletiere Samantha Pelletiere

Toni Pereira Debbie Phillips Ernesto Pojas

Milagros Pojas

Tom Power Thomas Radic

Roberta Rainville Cora Reda

Gabrielle Reese Peter Regula

Jordan Richards Angela Rinaldi

Roseanne John Rossi

Rose Rudnick Colleen Sabel

Christiana Salameh Steven Salata

Carol Sandowski Joe Sansone

Natalie Jane Santos Sharon Sassone Bobbie Saverino Ginny Saverino

Russ Schauer Fr. John Sebahar Mary Sherwood Wanda Slupik

Cindy Smetana Margo Smetana Marie Sobecki

Dexter Sondrik Grace Stasi Joan Szabo

Maria Tomczak Bruce Tompkinson

Patricia Tompkinson Ronald Townsel Frank Trankina

Fred Tsai Nora Tsai Joan Turos

Joseph Turos Gabriella Urban Andrew Ursitti

The Ursitti Family Zoraida Vazquez

Florencio Vergeldedios Socorro Vergeldedios Alexander Joseph Yee

Rosita Yee Chok Yu

Donna Wagner Carol Williams

Ann Wilson Mary Winter

Paulette Wolski

We Offer Our Prayers “Whoever believes in me, even if they die, will live.”

James Kerns, father of Kevin

A Prayer for our Bishop Elect, Most Reverend Ronald Hicks

On September 29th, our Bishop Elect, Most Reverend Ronald Hicks will be installed as our new bishop. Let us pray for him as we await this celebration of great joy!

Eternal God, our Shepherd and Guide

We bless and thank you for the appointment of your servant, Bishop Elect Ronald Hicks as the sixth Bishop of the Diocese of Joliet.

May your Holy Spirit grace him

with the gifts of wisdom and strength, gentleness and compassion,

as he prepares to take up his role as our Bishop.

May he be a shepherd after your own heart, who will walk in your ways and,

with loving care, watch over your people.

As he prepares to make his home among us, may we welcome him joyfully into our Diocesan community,

now entrusted to his care and leadership.

May we, as the Body of Christ in the Diocese of Joliet,

through our work and prayer together bear witness to Christ

and the building up of your kingdom.

We ask this through your Son Jesus Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

One God, for ever and ever. Amen.

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The Installation of Bishop Hicks on September 29th

St. James the Apostle Parish and the Diocese of Joliet are overjoyed to invite all the people of the Diocese of Joliet and throughout the Church to join us in celebrating the installation of our new bishop, Most Reverend Ronald A. Hicks, later this month. On the eve of the Installation, Bishop Hicks will join our priests for a Vespers Service of Welcome at the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus. This will begin at 7:00 P.M. on Monday, September 28, 2020. Bishop Hicks will be installed as the sixth Bishop of Joliet by the Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, the Most Reverend Archbishop Christophe Pierre, on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. The Mass of Installation will also take place at the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus. Due to the gathering limitations in place during COVID-19, participation will be by invitation only. Both events will be livestreamed for all to join us virtually at http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/ or http://www.youtube.com/DioceseofJolietIL. Bishop Hicks will begin his service to the Diocese of Joliet on Wednesday, September 30. Correspondence and invitations to activities, or requests for appointments on or after that date should be submitted to Julie Grzadzinski, Administrative Assistant to the Bishop, at jgrzadzinski@dioceseofjoliet.org, (815) 221-6185, or at the Blanchette Catholic Center, 16555 Weber Road, Crest Hill, Illinois 60403. Heartfelt thanks are extended to the following who are serving as the Installation Committee. They are devoting much time and effort to the planning and execution of the Installation. In addition to these, many volunteers are being called upon to facilitate the events. Co-Chairs: Very Reverend Richard Smith, Pastor – Holy Spirit, Naperville Maureen Harton, Diocesan Attorney, Diocese of Joliet Committee Members: Reverend Ryan Adorjan, Carlos Briceno, Dr. David Castronovo, Sister Judith Davies, OSF, Deacon John Freund, Julie Grzadzinski, Nora Labanauskas, Reverend Burke Masters, Chris Nye, Deacon Len Penkala, Alex Rechenmacher, Elisabeth Román, Brian Schroeder, Danielle Schumacher, Sister Sharon Stola, OSB. The continued prayers of all in the Joliet Diocesan Community are welcome as we rejoice in the unfolding of our history.

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Thank You to Our Bulletin Advertisers!

Please consider supporting the businesses who support our parish and community. You will find our bulletin advertisers on the last pages of this bulletin.

Worship Ministries

Readings for the Week Monday: Eph 4:1-7, 11-13; Ps 19:2-5; Mt 9:9-13 Tuesday: Prv 21:1-6, 10-13; Ps 119:1, 27, 30, 34, 35, 44; Lk 8:19-21 Wednesday: Prv 30:5-9; Ps 119:29, 72, 89, 101, 104, 163; Lk 9:1-6 Thursday: Eccl 1:2-11; Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17bc; Lk 9:7-9 Friday: Eccl 3:1-11; Ps 144:1b, 2abc, 3-4; Lk 9:18-22 Saturday: Eccl 11:9 — 12:8; Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17; Lk 9:43b-45 Sunday: Ez 18:25-28; Ps 25:4-9; Phil 2:1-11 [1-5]; Mt 21:28-32

Saints and Special Observances Sunday: Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Matthew Tuesday: Autumn begins Wednesday: St. Pius of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio) Saturday: Ss. Cosmas and Damian; Blessed Virgin Mary

How You Can Still Contribute to St. James (while the church and offices are closed)

We have been getting the question a lot these days as to how and where you can make your sacrificial contribution to the parish. Thank you for asking! Your generous is greatly appreciated and needed.

Contributions to the parish may be mailed to St. James the Apostle Parish, 480 S. Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL 60137—OR—dropped off in the GREY lock box outside the Ministry Center door. Both the mail and lock box will be checked daily.

If you would like to enroll in on-line giving, you can go to https://gp.vancopayments.com/gpo/#/donateNow/6993f0ab-5c86-4804-b0b2-00e0247 The direct link is also found on our website—Look in the header for “Donate to St. James”. Questions? Email accounting@stjamesge.org accounting@stjamesge.org or call Daniel Sledz, our Business Manager at (630) 545-0847.

We Invite You to Participate in Weekend Masses Online at St. James the Apostle

Thank you to all those parishioners who continue to participate in our online Sunday Masses. We are committed to continue filming and making available weekend Masses. Stay tuned to your regular Flocknotes from the parish for the weekly link or just check our website stjamesge.org on Saturdays for the link to the latest Mass which will be found in the headers. You may also subscribe to our YouTube Channel, St. James the Apostle Glen Ellyn.

A big thank you to parishioner Phil Mueller of Mueller Production Services, whose generous donation of many hours of time and talent have made it possible for us to continue this ministry. (www.muellerproductionservices.com)

Administration Ministries

[ STEWARDSHIP NOTE FOR TODAY ]

Stewardship is not optional! “None of us lives as his own master and none of us dies as his own master,” says St. Paul. “While we live we are responsible to the Lord, and when we die, we die as His servants.” (Romans 14:7-8)

The envelope collection amount for

September 5/6, 2020 is $7,540.00

Thank you! Your generosity is greatly appreciated & needed!

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St. James Youth Ministry

As the weather turns cooler, how about restocking your supply of Mystic Monk coffee/tea? The proceeds from this fun-raiser will help support our youth ministry program and events. It's simply a win-win achievement!!! You get to enjoy a delicious mug of coffee or tea, and the teens from our parish get to participate in events they may not have otherwise! Keep your eye posted for our order form. THANK YOU so very much for your continued support of youth ministry!

Christian Service

“Cars Under the Stars” Jazz Concert Fundraiser Friday, October 9th

Join the Glen Ellyn Food Pantry for a drive-in concert featuring popular gypsy jazz musician, Alfonso Ponticelli, in “Cars Under the Stars” on Friday, October 9th from 7-9. He's been featured at the legendary Green Mill jazz club and we’re excited to host him in the parking lot at Faith Lutheran Church (41 N. Park Blvd). A suggested donation of at least $50 per car is requested in order to support the capital campaign for renovating our new home. Enjoy the concert from your car (limit 4 people per car) and please keep in mind that no refreshments will be available due to COVID-19 guidelines. This special event is expected to sell out so register soon!

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s most of you know the St. James the Apostle Knights of Columbus Council #5806 participates in the annual ID (Tootsie Roll) Drive and solicits donations one weekend in September out on the streets of Glen Ellyn. The donations are forwarded on to state approved charities that rely on donations to conduct their services to those in need, specifically the intellectually disabled (ID) population. The charities that our council donates to are local.

This year’s ID drive will take place on the weekend of September 18 - 20, but in a much compromised form due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Although some Knights will be out on the streets that weekend, you can also help our cause by ordering Tootsie Rolls directly from the Knights.

For a donation of $10, you can get a box of 50 Tootsie Rolls. These Tootsie Rolls would make a great Trick of Treat gift this Halloween. If this appeals to you, please contact Ray Klein at (630) 858-1237or rklein9019@aol.com. Ray will get your Tootsie Rolls to you and collect your donation. Cash will be accepted, but you can also write a check made out to Knights of Columbus Charities.

Helping the Knights in this way will give you the satisfaction of supporting some of the neediest of God’s children.

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21/MONDAY Daily Mass 9 A.M. | CHURCH Doors will be unlocked 30 minutes before all Masses. Doors are locked when bells are finished ringing. Enter Door 12 only. Pre-Registration is required. Church and Narthex Closed for Sanitizing 3-5:30 P.M. | CH/CN

A.A. Meeting 8 P.M. | SJH2/3

22/TUESDAY Daily Mass 8 A.M. | CHURCH Doors will be unlocked 30 minutes before all Masses. Doors are locked when bells are finished ringing. Enter Door 12 only. Pre-Registration is required. A & E Water Plants 8:30 A.M. | CH Pew Meeting 11 A.M. | SJH2/3 Church and Narthex Closed for Sanitizing 3-5:30P.M. | CH/CN

Boy Scouts Meeting 7:10 P.M. | SJH1

23/WEDNESDAY Daily Mass 8 A.M. | CHURCH Doors will be unlocked 30 minutes before all Masses. Enter Door 12 only. Pre-Registration is required. Online Resource Meeting 8:30 A.M. | REO Reopening Team Meeting 1 P.M. | SJH2/3 Faculty Meeting 3 P.M. | SJH1 Church and Narthex Closed for Sanitizing 3-5:30P.M. | CH/CN

24/THURSDAY 25/FRIDAY

A & E Water Plants 8:30 A.M. | CH Setup Hospitality for staff & volunteers 10 A.M. | SJH123/K Memorial Mass 10 A.M. | CH ALL Church and Narthex Closed for Sanitizing 11:30-2 P.M. | CH/CN Pre-Registration Release of Masses Sept 12/13, 14-16 P.M. | ONLINE Wedding Liturgy 5 P.M. | CH/CN Church and Narthex Closed for Sanitizing 6:30-9 P.M. | CH/CN

26/SATURDAY Cursillo Meeting 7:30 A.M. | MCDECK First Communion 9 A.M. | CH/CN Manual Cleaning B/T 1st Communion 10-10:30 A.M. | CH Hospitality for staff & volunteers 10 A.M. | CH First Communion 11 A.M. | CH/CN Manual Cleaning Post Communions 12 P.M. | CH

Reconciliations 2:30 P.M. | CHURCH Doors will be unlocked 15 minutes before Reconciliation-Enter Door 12 only. Pre-Registration Req. Mass

4 P.M. | CHURCH Doors will be unlocked 30 minutes before all Masses. Doors are locked when bells are finished ringing. Enter Door 12 only. Pre-Registration is required. Church and Narthex Closed for Sanitizing 5:15-8 P.M. | CH/CN

27/SUNDAY Mass 9 A.M. | CHURCH Doors will be unlocked 30 minutes before all Masses. Doors are locked when bells are finished ringing. Enter Door 12 only. Pre-Registration is required.

Church and Narthex Closed for Sanitizing 10:30 - 1 P.M. | CH/CN Service Sunday 12 P.M. | SJH123/K Senior High Youth Ministry Gathering 6 P.M. | SJH123/K

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Mass Intentions & This Week @ St. James > September 21 - 27, 2020 SEPTEMBER 21/MONDAY

8:00 A.M. Barbara Kohler REQ. BY MARIE KOHLER

In Thanksgiving REQ. BY GAWRON FAMILY

Richard Grieco REQ. BY ANNE PAYNE

SEPTEMBER 22/TUESDAY 8:00 A.M. Barbara Worthem REQ. BY JOAN COZZI

SEPTEMBER 23/WEDNESDAY 8:00 A.M. Jack McCurdy REQ. BY GINNY MC CURDY

Elmer Dignadice REQ. BY PARAYNO FAMILY

Julie Petsinger REQ. BY FRANCINE STOUT

SEPTEMBER 24/THURSDAY (PRIVATE MASS)

8:00 A.M. Ryan Nieves REQ. BY KATHY RODRIGUEZ & FAMILY

SEPTEMBER 26/SATURDAY 4:00 P.M. Marilyn Bereczky REQ. BY JOHN DE STEFANO

SEPTEMBER 27/SUNDAY

9:00 A.M. Rich Hallman REQ. BY HALLMAN FAMILY

11:00 A.M. (PRIVATE MASS) The Parishioners

Please Note: 8:00 A.M. Thursday morning Mass and the 11:00 A.M. Mass on Sunday

will be offered privately by Fr. John Sebahar in the chapel at his residence.

Thank you! THIS WEEK@ST. JAMES