St. Francis Xavier

Catholic Church

2500 Arbeiter Rd, Joliet, IL 60431

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 12, 2015

Mass Schedule Sunday Obligation Saturday …………………...…….…...4:30 pm Sunday …………………..8:30am & 10:00 am Weekday Mon, Tues, Thurs & Friday….….…. 9:15 am Wednesday ……………….…….…….6:30 pm Holy Days of Obligation— 9:15 am & 7:00 pm Vigil Mass—–5 pm Check bulletin for changes. Sacraments Reconciliation Saturday 3:30 to 4:15pm and by appt. Baptism Sunday after 10:00 am Mass. Call the office for open dates Marriage Please call the church office at the beginning of your wedding planning (at least six months in advance). Staff Pastor……………….……..Fr. Karl Langsdorf Deacon ………………….……..…..Terry Safko Pastoral Associate …………....…..Sandy Book Music Coordinator…………….....Mark Epling Coordinator of Generations of Faith …….……...Penny Giunta Secretary ……………..……..…....Jackie White Telephone………………....….…...815-609-8077 Fax………………………………...815-609-8078 www.st-francis-xavier.com

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Jul 24—DAYBREAK Aug 1&2-Creekside Cares Aug 30-Catechist Training Sept 13-FCFF after 10am mass Sept 20-FCFF after 10am mass

St. Francis Xavier Knights of Columbus

would like to invite you to join us on a trip to the

Team Demolition Derby

at Route 66 raceway in Joliet.

The fun will be Saturday night, August 22nd. Group rate tickets are $16 for adults and $12 for kids. Stop by the Knights table in the Narthex for more information and to purchase your tick-ets. This promises to be a fun filled evening with excitement

from beginning to end and a great family adventure

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I had a baptism by fire my first week here. The Totus Tuus camp began Sunday night I hosted the team Sunday night for dinner. Monday morning over 50 children were all over the place. They were beginning a journey of faith, that includes learning, praying and playing. They had fun and the place was filled with noise and laughter. Wednesday night saw the volun-teers (parents, grandparents middle schoolers and friends) provide a terrific selection of food, which we all enjoyed. All this is what the journey of believing is about. The opportunity to learn, to pray and to play and along the way meet, share and make new friends.” Love One Another “, Jesus tells us. We show that love in action. Your faith and generosity show that Jesus is alive and journeying with us

In Christ,

Fr Karl

Administrative Assistant / Database Manager St Patrick Parish in Yorkville, IL

St Patrick parish is seeking candidates for employ-

ment as an administrative assistant/ database manag-er. In addition to assisting the pastor with secretarial and scheduling support, this person will be responsi-ble for front office tasks including answering phones, greeting parishioner and guests, and maintaining sac-ramental records. Also required will be the mainte-

nance of the parish database.

Hours will be daily M-F and position is full-time bene-fitted.

Qualified applicants should send a cover letter, re-

sume and salary requirement to:

St Patrick Parish Human Resources at: humanresources@stpatrickyorkville.org

Dear Parishioners,

I would first like to thank you all for your support. I would also like to thank you for making this trip a possibility for me. This experience is one that I will always remember. This week really helped me strengthen my relationship with God and to help get close with many great people that I hope to continue to have a relationship with.

Thanks again,

Kiley Grabko

Dear Parishioners,

Thank you so much for your support, prayers, and dona-tions in regards to our mission trip! I had so much fun. I learned something new everyday. I tried some things I had never done before, and we all worked really hard! I had the privilege of bonding with everyone that went and I can’t wait to go spread God’s message!

Sincerely,

Riley Mulcahy

Thank You thank you Thank you

Thank you thank you

****Attention****

If you wish to have a recently deceased relative re-membered at Mass please contact Fr Karl or the

Church Office

WELCOME or MOVING

Welcome to all who join us for the celebration

of the Mass, to all visitors, long-time residents or newly arrived in the parish. If you would like to

register as a parishioner, please call the parish office (815-609-8077) or complete the gold registration form found in the narthex.

If you are moving and need to make changes to our records, please fill out the form to the right and place

it in the offertory basket or mail to the Parish Office .

Name_____________________________________

Address___________________________________

City ___________________Zip________________

Phone______________________________________ E-Mail_________________________________________

Date___________________

( )New Address ( )New Phone # ( )Moving, please remove from membership list.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Ex 1:8-14, 22; Ps 124:1b-8; Mt 10:34 — 11:1 Tuesday: Ex 2:1-15a; Ps 69:3, 14, 30-31, 33-34; Mt 11:20-24 Wednesday: Ex 3:1-6, 9-12; Ps 103:1b-4, 6-7; Mt 11:25-27 Thursday: Ex 3:13-20; Ps 105:1, 5, 8-9, 24-27; Mt 11:28-30 Friday: Ex 11:10 — 12:14; Ps 116:12-13, 15, 16bc, 17-18; Mt 12:1-8 Saturday: Ex 12:37-42; Ps 136:1, 23-24, 10-15; Mt 12:14-21 Sunday: Jer 23:1-6; Ps 23:1-6; Eph 2:13-18; Mk 6:30-34

July Manna News Buying manna cards is an easy way to help make some ex-tra money for our parish. All the cards are purchased by the church at a discount. The cards are sold at face value. If you buy a $25 card, it is worth $25 at the vendor. The difference between the face value and the discounted price is profit for our parish. We sell Jewel, Mariano's, Wal-Mart, Subway, Meijer and Speedway to name a few. Thank you for supporting the Manna program to raise money for church

Struggling to Pay Your Rent/Mortgage?

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet currently has funds available for rental and mortgage assistance for residents of Will County. To find out if you're

eligible, call 815-774-4663.

To learn more about Catholic Charities, visit catholiccharitiesjoliet.org.

Calling all Gardening Angels!

We need help watering the flowers in the pots outside. If you could volunteer even one day a week

please contact Lynn at 815-671-1001, thanks!

Family Centered Faith Formation Registration in Progress

For a family experience of faith formation, please be sure to register for classes that will begin in Septem-

ber. In this unique model for Religious Education, fami-lies come once a month to experience the faith to-gether. Then, at home, they complete two lessons each month which build on what they learned at church. The home lessons involve video clips,

games and worksheets that are done together. They are fun and interactive, providing a family-friendly

way to learn or review the truths of the faith. Don’t miss this great opportunity to deepen your

faith and the faith of your children! You may see a preview of how the program works

by visiting our FCFF website sfx-religious-ed.org

Registration forms will be available in the racks in the vestibule beginning April 1.

Questions? Please contact Penny Giunta at 815-609-8077 x 205.

Our Religious Education Program

Has a New Name!!!

Family Centered Faith For-

Mass Schedule for July 18th and 19th, 2015

Saturday 4:30 pm

Sunday 8:30 am

Sunday 10:00 am

GREETERS

GREETERS NEEDED Lyznicki Family

GREETERS NEEDED

LECTOR

Jacquelyn Bennett

Kathy Roberts

Sr Monica Sesko

MINISTERS

of HOLY COMMUNION

SERVERS

MANNA HELPERS

EM NEEDED

EM NEEDED

EM NEEDED

AS NEEDED

Audra Marino Mary Kaffer

Deacon Terry Safko Robin Fabek EM NEEDED

Phillip Anzelc AS NEEDED

Jim Thomas Sheila Genevich

Deacon Terry Safko Sr. Nancy Gannon Hector Corona

Hannah & Sarah Markun

Monica Hehl Mary Safko

Saturday Jul 11, 4:30pm Bob & Dorothy Zalud Sunday Jul 12, 8:30am Abbott & Dunne Families Sunday Jul 12, 10:00am St Francis Xavier Parishioners

Monday Jul 13, 9:15am Fr Karl Langsdorf Tuesday Jul 14, 9:15am Intention of the Celebrant Wednesday Jul 15, 6:30pm Intention of the Celebrant Thursday Jul 16, 9:15am Peter & Aiden Friday Jul 17, 9:15am Intention of the Celebrant

Saturday Jul 18, 4:30pm St Francis Xavier Parishioners Sunday Jul 19, 8:30am Fr Karl Langsdorf Sunday Jul 19, 10:00am Charles Anderson

TUESDAY EVENING 5—8p.m.

We’re happy you have decided to take this journey with us!

THURSDAY MORNING 9:45-10:45a.m.

K of C Ladies Auxiliary

All women of our parish are invited to our next meeting July 20 @ 7:00pm on the lower

level of the church. We will be planning events for the coming year

Thomas & TammyLee Daugherty daughter Tierney and

sons Thomas, Todd, Tanner, &Tyler

Nathan & Meagan Caliendo sons Vincent & Andrew and

daughter Charlotte

Please pray for . . .

James M. Venditti Bill Allen Jackson Allen Curtis Enro Balogh Mary Lynn Curran Janice Binkus Alexi McClintock Rita Von De Bur Steven Obremski Joe Lopez Michael Mahaney Marjorie Mueller Lois Steenhoff Paula Beneshunas Kathy Rinehart Terry Stanley Bishop J Imesch

Please submit all articles for the bulletin in writing no later than noon on Mondays. You may fax (815/609-8078) or email (office@st-francis-xavier.com) your article AS AN ATTACHMENT.

Our Sunday Offering June 28, 2015

Envelopes used:103 $3016.00 Loose currency: $1364.00 Total: $4380.00

Blue Env June Total $1330.00 Peter Pence $ 587.00

Approximate number of Registered Families ……. 451

Thank you for your generosity! For your heart will always be where your riches are. Matthew 6:21..

PARISH REGISTRATION: All Catholics are expected to register in their parish . We encourage you to register through the simple process of picking up the form in the back of church or by telephoning the office and complete the simple questionnaire.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: (Generations of Faith) Registration takes place from May through August. Classes begin in September and are held twice a month on Sunday after the 10:00 am Mass.

PARISH MINISTRIES: If you would like to join one of our parish ministries (lector, Communion minister, catechists, etc.) please call the office for details.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT is held on Tuesday from 5-8p.m. and on Thursday after the 9:15 am Mass until 10:45a.m.

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATIONS: We are delighted to celebrate the sacraments of Baptism & Marriage within our parish for registered families. If you have any questions, please contact our parish office, 815-609-8077

SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION: Reconciliation: Confessions are every Saturday of the month from 3:30 to 4:15 pm and by appt..

Baptisms: Are celebrated on Sunday after the 10:00 am Mass. Call the church office for open dates . Marriages: Please contact the parish office at the beginning of your wedding planning to check if your wedding date is available and to start the marriage preparation process. A minimum of six(6) months in advance of your wedding date is a requirement of the Joliet diocese. Weddings are celebrated at Noon or 2 p.m. on Saturdays.

Quinceanara—Must contact the parish 3 months prior to the requested date

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults): For adults interested in becoming Catholic, RCIA prepares them to receive the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist) at the Easter Vigil. Adult Catholics in need of Confirmation are also invited. The formal program meets weekly from October through May.

Bulletin Inserts: If you plan to insert flyers in the Sunday bulletin, please call the parish office on the prior Monday for approval and scheduling

Office Hours: Monday & Thursday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Tuesday 8:30am to 3:00pm Friday 8:30 am to 1:00 pm Office closed on Wednesday Telephone…...815/609-8077 Fax……..815/609-8078 Web site…………………………...….st-francis-xavier.com E-mail……………………… .office@st-francis-xavier.com Pastor………………………..……..…Rev. Karl Langsdorf frkarl@st-francis-xavier.com Deacon………………………………………...Terry Safko

Pastoral Associate………………………...….Sandra Book Religious Education/GOF Coordinator……....Penny Giunta Secretary………………………….………...Jackie White Sacramental Preparation: ..Sister M. Gesuina Bongiorno, O.S.M. Confirmation Preparation…………..Mike & Gaylene Oesterreich Music Coordinator ......... ……………………Mark Epling Daybreak Coordinator…………….………….Caryl Hayes cl.hayes@att.net/815-263-9584 Bulletin Coordinator………………..…...Kathleen Thoman Webmaster……………….webmaster@st-francis-xavier.com Youth Minister…………………………...Kristen Beneshunas

OFFICE /STAFF INFORMATION

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 12, 2015

Truth shall spring out of the earth, and justice shall look down from heaven.

—— Psalm 85:12