St. John the Apostle Church, Villa Park

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS

OUR PARISHIONERS AND FRIENDS WHO ARE SICK:

If you would like your name added to or removed from this list for prayers, please call the rectory. Maria Ester Aguilar, Janet Anderson, Ann Bader, Ray Bader, Lilia Carbajal, John Castrejon, Tilmon Chelette, Isabella Daytesola, , Mary Doris, John Draff, Brock Eckhoff, Emily Emond, Deacon Joe Ferrari, Angelina Flores, Egan Gan. Fran Hale, Stanley Kalinowski, Charlotte Kennon, Joann Klien, David Koenig, John Kraynack, Frances Krueger, John Krzys, Charlene Martin Lupo, Stella Mindoloska, Judy Moss, Peter Moss, Mark Orlowski, Philip Pasuntino, Jennifer Perez, Matt & Annmarie Potenza, Frank Ragase, Bobby Roeback, G. Rojas, Marge Saalfeld, Mateo Santacruz, Fr. John Sebahar,Luigi Schiassi, Theresa Sekowski, Tom Shook, Tim Smith, Mondavi Sobbi, Benjamin Soriano, Mary Thoris, Mary Vacco, Dale Vercellotti, Kevin Wallace, Casty Buchit Young.

DIRECTORY Bishop

Most Rev. Richard E. Pates Pastor-Rev. Mark Rosenbaum

Weekend & Daily Mass– Assistant Weekend Mass Assistant Priests

Fr. Tan Nguyen SVD Fr. Nhan Van Tran SVD

Deacon Ron Madsen (630) 279-7433 Music Ministry—John Toner, Alexia Garcia

Director of Religious Education / Directora de Educacion Religiosa

Dolly Foley (630) 832-7588 R.E. Office Hours/Horario de Oficina: Monday/Lunes 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Saturday/Sabado 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Parish Website: www.stjohnvillapark.org

Deanery: www.easterndupagedeanery.org

Bulletin Editor: bulletin@stjohnvillapark.org

RECTORY / PARISH OFFICE 630-279-7404

330 N. Westmore Ave. Villa Park IL 60181 sttacc@comcast.net

OFFICE HOURS

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM Friday: 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Saturday 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

MASS SCHEDULE / HORARIO DE MISA SANTA

Saturday: 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM en Español Weekdays: 7:45 AM except Thursday at 7:00 PM

Confessions / Confesiones

Mondays 5-6:00 PM—Fridays 7:30-8:30 PM or by appointment.

Baptisms / Bautismos Pre-Baptism class in English – the 1st Sunday of the month at 12:30 PM.

Preparacion pre-bautismal – primer sábado del mes a las 10:30 AM. Contact the rectory to register. Contacte la rectoría para registrarse.

Weddings / Bodas / Quinceañeras

Contact the rectory to schedule. Contacte la rectoría para programar.

MISSION STATEMENT The Catholic Community of St. John the Apostle Parish commits to live out the teachings of Jesus Christ, nourished by the Eucharist, guided by the Holy Spirit and rooted in prayer. Together we continue the mission of Christ through Evangelization, Discipleship and Charity. La misión de la Parroquia San Juan Apóstol La Comunidad Católica de la Parroquia San Juan Apóstol se compromete a vivir las enseñanzas de Jesucristo, alimentada por la Eucaristía, guiados por el Espíritu Santo y con raíces en la oración. Juntos continuamos la misión de Cristo a través de la evangelización, discipulado y Caridad.

MILITARY PRAYER LIST. As a parish family, we at St. John the Apostle pray for all the members of our parish. We especially pray for our parishioners and their relatives who are currently on active duty in the military: • DeWitt • Staff Sgt. Adam Griswold • Pvt. Aren Menor • Pvt. Joseph Aguayo-Ludvik • USMC Joseph Ciesla • Spc. Thomas • AIC Darren Menor • A1C Ryan Pemberton • Sgt. Andrew J. Peterson • Sgt. Donald J. Peterson • A1C Anthony Pieroni—USAF • Pvt. Jeremy Schumacher • Spc. MP Catherin R. Stover/Peterson • Corp. Robert Stover • Pfc. Stephen Winter. • ( name and branch of service so that he or she can be in-

cluded in a weekly prayer list in our bulletin.)

August 23rd —Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

Collections

Sunday, August 9—$1,930.00 Donations— $450.00

Total: $2,380.00

Your generosity and discipleship are greatly appreciated! Thank you for supporting the good work of St. John Parish!

2020 Catholic Ministries Annual

Thank you to those who have already respond-ed with a gift or pledge to the 2019 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal. If you have not yet made a gift or pledge, there is still plenty of time to respond. Gift envelopes are available in the back of church and may be placed in the weekend collection basket. Gifts can also be made by credit card through the Diocesan website at www.jolietdioceseappeal.org or use the link at the bottom of the homepage of our website. Our Parish Goal: $22,500 Amount Pledged: $23,508 Amount Paid: $21,513 Balance Due: $1,995 Donor Count: 140

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This Weeks Readings

Monday: Rv 21:9b-14; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18; Jn 1:45-51 Tuesday: 2 Thes 2:1-3a, 14-17; Ps 96:10-13; Mt 23:23-26 Wednesday: 2 Thes 3:6-10, 16-18; Ps 128:1-2, 4-5;Mt 23:27-32 Thursday: 1 Cor 1:1-9; Ps 145:2-7; Mt 24:42-51 Friday: 1 Cor 1:17-25; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 10-11; Mt 25:1-13 Saturday: 1 Cor 1:26-31; Ps 33:12-13, 18-21; Mk 6:17-29 Sunday: Jer 20:7-9; Ps 63:2-6, 8-9; Rom 12:1-2;Mt 16:21-27

SANTA ROSA DE LIMA (1586-1617) 23 de agosto Isabel de Flores nació en Lima, Perú; era tan bella, que su madrina dijo que era “bella como una rosa”. Asumió ese mismo nombre al momento de su Confirmación y años después, cuando por fin su familia se convenció de que no aspiraba al matrimonio, adoptó el nombre de Rosa como Religiosa Terciaria Dominica, viviendo en casa, dedicada a la oración, al trabajo diario y al cuidado de los pobres; tejía hasta altas horas de la noche, además de dedicarse a la jardinería para luego colaborar en la economía familiar. Su vida de oración y peniten-cia fue intachable y ejemplar, pues no sólo contempló a Dios en la creación, sino que construyó una cabaña en oratorio personal en su jardín. En un cuarto de su casa comenzó un hospital cuidando de los enfermos y de quienes acudían a ella. Como gran santa que fue, su vida se vio marcada por el sacrificio y la angustia espiritu-al. Murió a los 31 años llegando a ser la primera persona latinoamericana en ser canonizada; posteriormente fue declarada Patrona de América Latina.

ST. JOHN THE APOSTLE PARISH HALL KITCHEN -- READY FOR REFURBISHING! Dear Parishioners of St. John the Apostle, The time has come for our 50+ year old parish hall kitchen to get a badly needed facelift! Father Rosenbaum and the Finance Council have approved and will fund the majority of the cost of this project. The project is currently waiting on permits. We’re looking forward to repairing and updating this space for all of our members to use and enjoy, and we would appreciate your support for this project benefitting our church community. The Kitchen Project committee is asking for your donations to cover the cost of the new appliances. Donations in any amount are welcome. Just place your donation in an envelope marked Kitchen Project and drop it in the collection basket at Mass or send it to the parish office. Please consider donating to this parish project and thanks again for your support of St. John the Apostle and our parish community. Sincerely, Kitchen Project Committee

TO BIND AND TO LOOSE When Jesus says to Peter “whatever you bind” or “whatever you loose” in today’s Gospel, he describes a distinct power that emerges from Peter’s faith in Jesus. The capacity to bind or to loose suggests a new ability, both to restrain or block forces that harm the community of faith, and also to release or liberate energies that strengthen the community. It might be helpful to observe, within your own parish or faith community, where God might be working now. Perhaps you can see persons and groups working to restrain toxic forces of resentment or fear. You might see those who are releasing new energies, and empowering the faithful to care for their neighbors. When we are grounded in a prayerful trust relationship with Jesus, we can receive this power to participate in God’s work, to bind and to loose.

Remember Weekend Mass Sign Up is required

Please remember to sign up for Weekend Masses—Go to our Website at:

Stjohnvillapark.org

Scroll down and click on Daily Mass Reservation

Or Call Terry Bode 630-235-2966

English only

Call the Office on Thursday or Friday –630-279-7404

Spanish only

Reservations will close the day before the scheduled Mass. Only 50 reservations per mass will be taken.

Our efforts are based on SAFETY and ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE in the context of CATHOLIC IDENTITY.

SAFETY: In keeping with our responsibility in opening our schools in the context of Coronavirus, the following will be required without compromise. As with our Churches, WE

CANNOT fulfill our charge without providing the safest environment possible for our teachers, students, administrative personnel or other employees.

Thus, it will be required:

1. To utilize masks throughout the school 2. Maintaining six-foot social distancing 3. Regular hand washing and sanitizing the school daily 4. Temperature check each morning

It is recognized that some may have different opinions about these measures. Nonetheless, they are

universally advocated by recognized experts and medical scientists. We want to protect all to the very best of our ability.

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IN THE CONTEXT OF CATHOLIC IDENTITY

As has been their practice, the schools will do all possible to retain the standards of Academic rigor, to enable the students to grow and achieve their intellectual capacity. Catholic culture and formation will continue to be the context in which the

education is imparted. I am very grateful to Dr. Michael Boyle, Superintendent of Schools, his team and the

dedicated Principals, teachers, and volunteers who are spending enormous time in achieving this possibility of re-opening our schools. They enjoy my unwavering support. With appropriate confidence, I am optimistic that our schools will obtain certification

for re-opening. This certification will be issued by Dr. Boyle and our Catholic Schools Office. No school will be able to open without certification. Going to this extent and

the considerable effort involved are representative of how greatly we value Catholic Education. Please join me in fervent prayer that the Good Lord will guide us on this journey. Sincerely yours in Christ,

Most Reverend Richard E. Pates Apostolic Administrator Diocese of Joliet

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Of August 22nd—August 30th

Date Intention RequestedbySaturday, 22nd 8:00 AM 5:00 PM 1. Luciana Bodero—Birthday Blessings 1 The Parishioners of St. Johns

Claudia Gruett Sunday 23rd 9:00 AM 1. The Parishioners of St. Johns 11:00 AM 1. Ronald Madsen Sr. (+) 2. Maria Luisa Hernandez (+) Marian & Emelia Lis Maria Magana 1:00 PM 1. Lucio Reano Salazar (+) Lily Tung Monday, 24th 7:45 AM 1. Ronald Madsen Sr. (+) Dorothy Konopacz Tuesday, 25th 7:45 AM 1. Thomas V. McShane (+) Ray & Pat Mitchell Wednesday, 26th 7:45 AM 1. Thomas V. McShane (+) John & Mary Kay Sullivan- LaBonia Thursday, 27th 7:00 PM 1. Sammy Sciascia (+) Jeannie Young Friday, 28th 7:45 AM 1 Larry & Tita Tan—Wedding Anniversary The Tan Family Saturday, 29th 8:00 AM 5:00 PM 1 The Parishioners of St. Johns 1 Fr. Marek Jurzyk –Birthday Blessings Judy Paris Sunday, 30th 9:00 AM 1. Luke Capistran (+) The Ciesla Family 11:00 AM 1. Joseph Brophy (+) Tom Brophy 1:00 PM 1. The Parishioners of St. Johns

DID Y0U KNOW SAINT MONICA (332-387) She had smiles for the neighbors, though her husband found her religion and the charity it inspired annoying. She made tearful prayers in private for a son, outwardly self-assured but, as his mother knew, inwardly restless, and whose girlfriend of a dozen years had borne his child out of wedlock. Though not the first or last such mother and son, Monica and Augustine are the Church’s most famous, so we keep their feast days back to back, with Monica’s, fittingly, first. To Rome she followed Augustine, then to Milan, where years of prayer—and nagging—finally bore fruit in his conversion by Saint Ambrose. For six months, mother and son enjoyed the blessing of rediscovering each other. Just in time! On the way home to North Africa, Monica took sick and died near Rome. No child who has mourned a parent can read, unmoved, Augustine’s tender account, in his Confessions, of Monica’s last days. At this time of the year, when parents watch apprehensively as children leave for school, may Monica’s perseverance and Augustine’s long-prayed-for conversion ease anxiety and kindle hope.

St. Monica’s Feast Day: August 27th— St. Augustine's Feast Day: August 28th

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