St. Patrick Church

PASTOR

Rev. Keith D. Romke

DEACON

Terrence Wagner

PARISH OFFICE HOURS

8 a.m. - Noon & 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Monday - Friday

Bulletin Deadline: 10 a.m. Monday

PARISH STAFF

Rhonda Jahn, Business Manager Rita Van Wassenhove, Liturgy & Music

Sarah Campbell, CRE

Jennifer Sagel, Coordinator of Parish Evangelization

Kara Grot, Parish Secretary

Jean Spohn, Principal, St. Mary School Caroline Toppert, School Secretary

Terri Carlson, Bulletin Editor

WEBSITES

View bulletin online at: St. Patrick Ch: www.stpatrickdixon.org

St. Mary School: www.stmarysdixon.org

www.facebook.com/StPatrickDixon

TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Parish Office 815.284.7719

Fax 815.284.4758

After Office Hours Emergency Anointing 815.284.1158

St. Mary School 815.284.6986

Parish Office e-mail: office@stpatrickdixon.comcastbiz.net

MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday…………………………...4:30 p.m. Sunday………8:00,*10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Mon…………………….…………..5:15 p.m. Tue…………………….…………….8:00a.m. Wed..…………………..……………8:00a.m. Thu………………………...………..8:00a.m. Fri………………………...………….8:00a.m. First Saturday ……………………...8:00a.m. *Rosary prayed at 10 a.m. on Sunday before Mass.

DEVOTIONS

Eucharistic Adoration

First Friday of the month beginning after the morning Mass ~ The Divine Mercy Chaplet will be prayed 3 p.m. ~ Adoration will conclude with Benediction at 7pm.

SACRAMENTS

Reconciliation

First Saturdays 8:30-9:30 a.m. Saturdays 3-4 p.m. Sundays 9:00 a.m. until all confessions are heard or by appointment

Baptism

Parents wishing to have their child receive the Sacrament of Baptism are asked to contact the parish office at 815.284.7719 to arrange a time for Baptism preparation.

Matrimony

Arrangements are to be made by calling parish office six (6) months in advance.

Vocations

For those men and women who are exploring the possibility of a Call from God to serve the church, you may speak to our pastor or you may contact the Vocation Office of the Rockford Diocese at 815.399.4300

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Mission Statement

We are a Church of disciples who worship together, listen to the voice of God, and strengthened by the grace we receive in the sacraments, strive to become saints by saying "Yes" to God's Will in all things.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

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v Offertory Collection Summary v

Mon Sept 9 5:15 p.m. †Mary Ann Koenig

Brett, Michael & Richard

Koenig

Tue Sept 10 8:00 a.m. †James Grove

Nancy Morrissey

Wed Sept 11 8:00 a.m. †Alice Santos Whitehead

Gloria Santos

Thu Sept 12 8:00 a.m. †Gabe Santos

Gloria Santos

Fri Sept 13 8:00 a.m. †Sadie Ites

Sally McCoy

Sat Sept 14 4:30 p.m. †Harley Davison

Jim, Laura & Family

†Paul MeKeel

Mark & Terri Swegle

Sun Sept 15 8:00 a.m. †Danis Lindholme

Carla & Roger Hill

10:30 a.m. †Chuck Faley

Mike & Diana Sharboneau

†Larry Knoll

Linda Knoll

6:00 p.m. Pro Populo

MASS INTENTIONS LITURGICAL ROLES

PLEASE PRAY FOR GOD’S PEOPLE

Our People in Active Duty:

Philip Newberry • Kyle Lands • Jesse S. Jahn • Michael Sharboneau III • Kyle Clayton

• • Greg Lahey • Allison Maas •

Kyle Kerchner • • Tyler Callison

Sanctuary Lamp Memorials

The Sanctuary Candle in the church will burn the September 8-14 for

Teresa Didier by Jean Delhotal.

September 8, 2019 (23rd in Ordinary Time) Jesus tells the crowd that only those who renounce all of their possessions can be His disciples. Is He truly asking us to give up everything? Perhaps instead He is trying to help us see that everything we think we own is really a gift from God. Good stewards know that and strive to use those gifts accountably.

Contact Information - Fr. Romke Schedules his own appointments phone or email him directly at …

815-284-7719 x 2 ■ FrRomke@gmail.com

SERVERS week of Sept 18 Mon 5:15 pm Wed 8:00 am

J Ardis M Ardis

September 14/15 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

4:30 PM 8:00 AM 10:30 AM 6:00 PM

Servers I Williams L Hiatt A Gutierrez R Dunn

T Williams A Summers D Welty R Baker

R Lohse T Schielein R Welty E Oswalt

Cantor S Williams D Vits K Chamberlain

Lector N Hammitt E Fritts A Welty Z Carr

EM: Go up at end of Communion Invitation before Priest receives.

EM J Morse H Snyder W Haub M Oswalt

K Robery J Gornik P Toepper

EM Choir K Karlson R Jahn M Sharboneau

GIFT BEARERS: Please let the ushers know you have arrived and go for gifts as soon as petitions are done.

Gifts K&S Robery E&F Fritts D&S Burke

Greeters J Brooks R&J Conderman L McLaughlin

USHERS: Please remember to seal bag and sign binder. Do nin Ordinary Time bring basket up during consecration.

Usher T Stover G Gornik T Oliver T Faley

M Didier Den Hermes D Lebre P Gorman

B Venier B Hill C Keck

J Rock H Reul M McLaughlin

Collection numbers are not available due to early bulletin submittal.

Sunday, September 8, 11:30 am St Patrick's Church 6N491 Crane Rd. St Charles, IL 60175 US Picnic following Mass 12:30-2:30 pm

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2019 • 3

† Respect Life!

For solidarity and peace in our global

human family: that we may work together

to protect the lives of those who are most

vulnerable.

“By our baptism, we are members of Christ’s body and

sharers in his mission. Imitating Christ, we must care for

all members of our communities, honoring each person

as unique, sacred, and created in the image of God. USCCB, “Open Wide Our Hearts” Bulletin Insert

A Vocation View:

WORD OF LIFE

Respect Life!PRAYER FOR LIFE

You have one precious life to give. How do you

choose to offer it to God? Be willing to accept

the challenges of discipleship. (Luke 14:25-33).

Readings for the week of October 6, 2019

Sunday: Hb 1:2-3; 2:2-4/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 [8]/2 Tm 1:6-8,

13-14/Lk 17:5-10

Monday: Jon 1:1—2:2, 11/Jon 2:3, 4, 5, 8/Lk 10:25-37

Tuesday: Jon 3:1-10/Ps 130:1b-2, 3-4ab, 7-8 [3]/Lk 10:38-42

Wednesday: Jon 4:1-11/Ps 86:3-4, 5-6, 9-10 [15]/Lk 11:1-4

Thursday: Mal 3:13-20b/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 [Ps 40:5a]/Lk 11:5-13

Friday: Jl 1:13-15; 2:1-2/Ps 9:2-3, 6 and 16, 8-9 [9]/Lk 11:15-26

Saturday: Jl 4:12-21/Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12 [12a]/Lk 11:27-28

Next Sunday:2 Kgs 5:14-17/Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4 [cf. 2b]/2 Tm 2:8-13/

Lk 17:11-19

SCRIPTURE READINGS Observances for the week of October 6, 2019 Sunday: 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time; Respect Life Sunday Monday: Our Lady of the Rosary Tuesday: Wednesday: St. Denis, Bishop, & Companions, Martyrs; St. John Leonardi, Priest Thursday: Friday: St. John XXIII, Pope Saturday: Next Sunday: 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 8: Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time - In today’s Gospel, Jesus lays out the demands of following him, the great cost of discipleship. The Mission Statement of the Society of St.

Vincent de Paul states: “Vincentians witness God’s love by embracing all works of charity and justice…the Society makes no distinction in those served because, in them, Vincentians see the face of Christ.” Have you considered answering the call to help serve the poor by joining the Society of St. Vincent de Paul? SVdP is looking for a man's bicycle to enable a gentlemen to get to and from work. Please call the office if you have one to donate. Thank you!

Autumn Harvest with Fr. Dominic, the Bread Monk

-an event supporting the St. Vincent de Paul Society

September 28, 2019 from 10:00 am to Noon

St. Patrick Church Holloway Center Baking Demonstrations, Light Refreshments, Door Prizes!

ALL TICKETS SOLD IN ADVANCE ~ $15.00

For Ticket Information call: 815.284.7137 or 815.994.1377

Faith For the Future

There is nothing more beautiful than our Catholic Faith. It’s not always easy to know how to pass it on though. Chances are that we all know people who grew up Catholic as kids but at some point made the decision to walk away. Unfortunately many Catholic parents share stories of heartbreak because their children stopped practicing after they went off to college or moved out of the house. But there are reasons to have HOPE! You are invited to come hear an encouraging and practical talk that offers advice on how to raise and keep your kids Catholic. This talk, “Faith for the Future” will be given by Jen Sagel, who in addition to being Coordinator of Parish Evangelization is a wife and mother of four. Come hear this potentially life-changing talk at St.

Patrick Church in Dixon at 7pm on Wednesday, Sept. 11th.

2019 Banquet October 17th Gianna`s House PRC annual fundraising banquet will be held at The Elks Club in Dixon on Thursday, October 17th from 6-8pm. The speaker will be

Assistant Deputy Chief Andre Brass of the Rockford Police Department. He will share his personal experience of being a pro-life Catholic in a secular work force. If you would like to be a Table Host/Hostess or attend this event please , contact Colleen Petrosky at (815) 213-0290/email giannashouse@att.net

GIANNA’S HOUSE

Gianna’s House

Fall Boutique Flip

Please join us on Thursday, September 12th between 9:00-11:30am at

Gianna’s House for our seasonal baby boutique flip.

For questions call/text Colleen@815-213-0290

YOU’RE INVITED

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CHURCH CLEANING –TEAM #8

Kara Grot, Jim Devine, Judi Gearhart, Kay Farley, Mary Smoot, Christie Pollom, Patricia Walters, Ellen Weinzierl

September 9, 2019

Memorial of Saint Peter Claver, Priest

National Day of Prayer for Peace in

Our Communities

PRAYER FOR PEACE IN OUR

COMMUNITIES Let us pray . . . O Lord our God, in

your mercy and kindness, no thought

of ours is left unnoticed, no desire or

concern ignored. You have proven

that blessings abound when we fall on

our knees in prayer, and so we turn to

you in our hour of need. Surrounded by violence and cries

for justice, we hear your voice telling us what is required . . .

“Only to do justice and to love goodness, and to walk

humbly with your God” (Mi 6:8). Fill us with your mercy so

that we, in turn, may be merciful to others. Strip away

pride, suspicion, and racism so that we may seek peace and

justice in our communities. Strengthen our hearts so that

they beat only to the rhythm of your holy will. Flood our

path with your light as we walk humbly toward a future

filled with encounter and unity. Be with us, O Lord, in our

efforts, for only by the prompting of your grace can we

progress toward virtue. We ask this through Jesus Christ our

Lord. Amen. Copyright © 2016, Therese Wilson-Favors. All rights reserved. Used with permission. Scripture quote taken from the New

American Bible, Revised Edition, copyright © 2010, 1991, 1986, 1970, Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington,

DC. Used with permission. All rights reserved.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

8 - Sun Food Pantry Sunday Religious Education 9-10:15am Youth Group kick-off 2-4pm Color Wars AAD 2-5:30 pm 9 - Mon Loaves & Fishes 5pm Prayer & Praise 7pm 10 - Tues SVDP mtg. 3pm 11 - Wed Faith for the Future Talk 7pm 12 - Thurs Parish Witness Day 4pm 13 - Fri Date Night 5:30-8:30pm (babysitting in HC) 14 - Sat Men’s Group 6:30 am S’mores at Lowell Park 6:30 pm

R. C. I. A Rite of Christian Initiation

of Adults (RCIA) is the process in

which adults become full

participating members of the Catholic Church.

Participants, known as catechumens go through a process

of studying the Gospel, nurturing their relationship with

God, becoming familiar with the Catholic teachings and

practices, professing their faith in Jesus and the Church,

and receiving the sacraments of initiation: Baptism,

Communion, and Confirmation. Who can join? 18 years

and older. The Church extends an invitation to all who

wish to become members of the Catholic faith. Those

who go through the RCIA process fall under one of the

following categories:

■ Someone who is of another faith and wishes to

convert to Catholicism. ■ Someone who was baptized in another Christian

denomination and wishes to become a member

of the Catholic faith ■ Someone who was baptized in the Catholic

Church, but never received the sacraments of First

Holy Communion and Confirmation

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F A M I L Y W E E K !

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019 • 5

From the desk of Fr. Romke

If you are interested in attending this retreat please sign up now, seating is limited to 50 retreatants. This ‘free’

retreat will ignite your spirit! Sign up sheets are located in the Narthex or the parish office.

SAVE THE DATE September. 20 - 23, 2019

Dearest Brothers and Sisters,

HAPPY FAMILY WEEK!!!!! This is going to be a

great opportunity to connect deeper with your family and

your faith! As I mentioned last week, I really encourage

everyone to put down phones, devices, and to turn off the

T.V. and internet and really strive to connect with those

around you – people are more fun than technology! I really

hope that you'll enjoy the week. I'm excited for it all but

especially for Color Wars, Prayer and Praise, Jen Sagel's talk,

and the long awaited beginning of our "That Man is You"

Men's Group!

I told you last week that I’d give you some questions to

discuss and talk about with the members of your family

during Tuesday Night’s Family Dinner at home.

SO HERE ARE THE DINNER REFLECTION QUESTIONS

FOR TUESDAY NIGHT:

- What was the best part of your day?

- What is something you’ve done recently that

brought you a lot of joy?

- What are your favorite memories from your child

hood?

- What is your favorite family tradition?

- What are the qualities that you have that makes you

a good friend? What areas would you like to work on?

- What is something that you’d like to do soon as a

family?

- What is one thing that you are grateful for?

- What is one thing that you couldn’t live without?

- What is your favorite way to communicate with

God? What is your favorite way to pray?

- What is your favorite thing about being a member of

St. Patrick’s Church?

- How do you hope to deepen your faith and rela

tionship with God in the coming days and weeks?

On a different note, but one that has everything to do with

connecting with family – because God has brought us into

His family through adoption, by now you’ve probably

noticed that the Adoration Time-Slot sign-up boards that we

had out last year are out again. Last year we were signing

up based on an idea, but this year it is reality! The beautiful

thing is that by signing up (in reality) you will have an

opportunity to weekly experience the reality that Jesus

Christ loves us so much that He not only came to redeem us

in the past, but He desires to be present with us every

moment of every day in our present time through the

Eucharist. Mother Teresa said that “When you look at the

crucifix you see how much Jesus loved you then and when

you look at the Eucharist you see how much Jesus loves you

now.” The truth of the matter is that we cannot even begin

to fathom the love of God for us, but I’ll say that by

spending a weekly hour before Him will certainly help you

to understand the depth of His love more and more and

more! I’d love to invite you to sign up for an hour – I’ll also

add that you can come and adore the Lord even at times

you’re not signed up for as well. In order to have adoration

run perpetually which is our goal, we’ll need to have 24/7

coverage, so that’s 168 slots and hours to fill. I truly believe

that we can make this happen, especially with your

help!!! SO please consider signing up for an hour.

God Bless,

Fr. Romke

Reflection Questions for the week of 9-8-2019:

Sunday: Do I ever feel like I’m more spiritual than religious? What can I do to deepen my appreciation for the Church that Jesus founded by the shedding of His blood?

Monday: In my life, what have I been willing to let get in the way of my relationship with God? Are there things that hold the center place in my life that make it so that Jesus cannot reside there?

Tuesday: Do I believe that my sufferings in life can have purpose? Can I at least admit that if there was a purpose to them that they would be easier to bear? Can I pray and ask Jesus to help me to see and believe that life can come from the cross?

Wednesday: Am I willing to lay aside my own wants and desires in order to follow Christ and to receive the blessings and grace of living in union with Him?

Thursday: Do I feel like “I’m good with God” because I’ve decided on the terms that I want to follow, or do I need to change some things in my life in order to live within Jesus’

conditions of discipleship?

Friday: Can I ask Jesus for help and guidance in how to unite my own crosses to his so that together we can bridge the gap between heaven and earth?

Saturday: Can I reach out to God in prayer and commit to making Him the center of my life?

Your presence is needed to stand up for life! The annual Life

Chain will be Sunday, October 6, from 2-3 p.m. at John Dixon

Park. Make plans now to be a voice for the unborn whose life

must be respected and valued.

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