303 W. St. Mary’s St. Minooka, Il 60447
July 19 2020
St. Mary’s Church
Parish Mission Statement
St. Mary Catholic Parish is a Christ- centered family which welcomes all
members to continue their spiritual growth and religious education and to use
their individual talents to assume shared responsibility for service and
fellowship to our community.
A Message from Fr. Tuan
Dear Parishioners:
Here is a reflection for this week’s readings from JSPaluch:
Love and Prayers,
Back to School Collection
St Mary's will be participating in the Back to School
collec-tion for the diocese. There will be a box at the back of church
for any donations starting on June 28. We have been asked to
collect
pink erasers,
but any school supplies will be
accepted. We will be also collecting new or "like new"
reading books appropriate for children from pre-school
through 12th grade. The last day to drop off donations will be
TODAY JULY 19.
Thank you for your generosity."
Sat. July 18
4:00pm
Rex Easton
Irene Gale
Sun. July 19
8:00am
Lisa Maubach Family
10:00am
Rex & Ben Easton
Michael & Elizabeth
Hansen
Mon. July 20
8:30am
Sr. Rosemary Small
Tues. July 21
8:30am
Fr. Fracaro
Wed. July 22
8:30am
Communion Service
Thurs. July 23
8:30am
Fr. Tuan’s Parents
Fri. July 24 8:30am
Rainer
Family Emma
Hozian
Sat. July 25
4:00pm
Fr. Tuan’s Brothers
Sun. July 26
8:00am
Armando Chavez
Chavez Family
10:00am
Walter
Gacek
St.
Mary’s
CCW
Mass Schedule
This week candles
were lit for:
Police
Firefighters
End to the
Corona Virus
Please pray for
Denise Tonarelli Kimberly Gaydula Jillian Munsell Dylan Pickett Sandra Severson Paul Thien phu Kevin McEvilly Jim Cox Nichole Reisberg Sarah Landers Pam Baumgarter Mark Evans Taryn Schrader Glenn Strella Madeline Jandjeska Dominic Boblak Geri Dillion Robyn Bumgarner Barb Tweet Perez Family Brody Roberts Bishop Conlon Don Ruettiger Deidra Hogan Cathy Hesselgesser Anthony Blum Al Soley Bill Stafford Judy Stafford Special Intention
Question of the Week
This week’s question is: I’ve seen people hang rosaries over the rear view mirrors in their cars and a few of them wear them around their necks. Is it OK to do that?
A. First of all, let me give a simple answer and say that I think these practices are fine. I’ve seen many rosaries hanging from rear view mirrors of people who are quite devout and love our Lord and His Blessed Mother. For them I believe it is a way of letting their love for Mary show forth for all to see. I think the same would be said for those who have worn them around the neck. So I think that if someone chooses to do either of these practices they are most likely doing it out of a devotion to and love for our Blessed Mother. Personally I do not hang the rosary from my mirror or wear it around my neck but I always have it in my pocket. And at night I sleep with it wrapped around my wrist. I suppose that keeping the rosary close to us is similar to wearing a cross or scapular or like hanging a sacred picture in our room. Rosaries are blessed objects so, for that reason, are good to have around.
With that said I think it must also be said that the Rosary is, first and foremost, an instru-ment of prayer. And I suggest to you that it is one of the best prayers we can pray. Rather than explain the Rosary in my words, allow me to offer you some of my favorite quotes from the great saints regarding the rosary.
“Never will anyone who says his Rosary every day be led astray. This is a statement that I would gladly sign with my blood.” St. Louis de Montfort
“Of all prayers the rosary is the most beautiful and the richest in graces…love the Rosary an-drecite it every day with devotion.” St. Pope Pius X
“How beautiful is the family that recites the Rosary every evening.” St. Pope John Paul II “The Rosary is my favorite prayer. A marvelous prayer! Marvelous in its simplicity and its depth.” St. Pope John Paul II
“
The Rosary is the most excellent form of prayer and the most efficacious means of attaining eternal life. It is the remedy for all our evils, the root of all our blessings. There is no more excellent way of praying.” Pope Leo XIII“Give me an army saying the Rosary and I will conquer the world.” Pope Blessed Pius IX
If you desire peace in your hearts, in your homes, and in your country, assemble each evening to recite the Rosary. Let not even one day pass without saying it, no matter how burdened you may be with many cares and labors.” Pope Pius XI
“Our Lady has never refused me a grace through the recitation of the rosary.” St. (Padre) Pio of Pietrelcina “The greatest method of praying is to pray the Rosary.” St. Francis de Sales
Religious Education
Light a candle
If you would like to have
a candle lit in the candle
area near the Virgin Mary
Statue outside, for a
spe-cial intention, please call
the rectory at
815-467-2233..
PLEASE CALL US
Please call the rectory at
815-467-2233 if you are in the
hospital, we no longer are
noti-fied by the hospital. Thankyou.
Also, please call the rectory if
you know of anyone who would
like a communion visit.
Dear RE Families,
We have been receiving many calls and emails regarding registration for RE this
upcoming year. Please bear with us, we are working diligently on opening
registra-tion. We are working on opening RE in the safest and most productive way for all to
attend safely. It will not look like the RE sessions of the past. In this uncertain and
not normal times your health and children’s health is a major concern for us. The
St. Mary’s RE Board is working with the Diocese and their new guidelines to
ac-complish this goal. Please keep us in your prayers as we navigate thru this. Thank
you for your understanding.
God Bless,
Fred Ban
St Mary’s Minooka
Director of Religious Education
Diaconate Class of 2020
Welcome to
St. Mary’s
Hi We are blessed to have you with us today and every weekend . Our liturgies are en-hanced by your presence and participa-tion. We hope that you find the experience here at St. Mary’s to be a warm and inspiriting celebration of the Eucharist and the faith that we profess. If you are not registered at St. Mary’s or are regis-tered and need to make changes, please complete the form below and place it in the offertory basket or mail it to the Parish Office at:
P.O. Box 456,Minooka, IL 60447
Name___________________ Address__________________ City/Zip__________________ Phone:__________________ Email:____________________ Please check: ( ) New Parishioner ( ) New Phone ( ) New Address ( ) New Email Important
Many emails and phone numbers in our records are wrong! If you did not
receive a call checking on your family from us during the corona virus chances are we do not
have your correct phone number on file. If you are not receiving emails
from Fr. Tuan we do not have your correct email address. Please call us
with the up-to- date information. Thank you.
BLOOD DRIVE
Saturday JULY 25TH at OUR Parish
Hall. Versiti, formerly Heartland, is the
Blood Center and Knights of Columbus
from St MARYS and St ANNS sponsor
the drive. Appointments are a must.
Call 815 325 8409 or go on line at
Versi-ti.org/IL. Social distancing will be
ad-hered to and you must wear a mask.
O
ffi
ce Manager
Catholic Cemeteries – Romeoville, IThe Diocese of Joliet Catholic Cemeteries office is seeking to hire an Office Manager at Catholic Cemeteries in Romeoville, IL. The Office Manager performs a variety of administra ve func ons to effec vely and efficiently meet the administra on needs of the Catholic Cemeteries.
College graduate preferred. Minimum three (3) years similar/relevant experience working with execu ve level personnel. Must have strong organiza onal skills and value a en on to detail. Must be able to mul -task and priori ze, be an independent think-er and have excellent intthink-erpthink-ersonal and communica on skills. Must have proven ability to undthink-erstand and carry out administra-ve opera ons in order to effec vely manage and priori ze work. Must have ability to remain tac ul under pressure and
pre-sent a professional demeanor and communica on style with a posi ve and responsive a tude. Must have demonstrated work experience in researching, planning and organiza on. Must have ability to type a minimum of 55 w.p.m., have experience preparing presenta ons using Excel, PowerPoint and other Microso Office programs, and have spread sheet capability.
Bilin-gual in English and Spanish a plus. To view a full job descrip on, visit: h p://www.dioceseo oliet.org/hr/listjobs.php
This is a non-exempt position, full time with benefits. Normal work week Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and every other Saturday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. Some overtime as required.
HELP WANTED
Administrative Assistant
Assumption Cemetery – Wheaton
The Diocese of Joliet is seeking to hire a full- me, benefited Administra ve Assistant. The Administra ve Support role is accountable for performing a variety of administra ve- and computer-related tasks to ensure the business runs smoothly and the expecta ons of our client families are exceeded so that each family has a friendly, invi ng and posi ve experience.
Minimum three (3) years similar/relevant experience. Must have strong organizational skills and value attention to detail. Must be able to multi-task and prioritize, be an independent thinker and have excellent interpersonal and
communication skills. Must have proven ability to understand and carry out administrative operations in order to effectively manage and prioritize work. Must have ability to remain tactful under pressure and present a professional
demeanor and communication style with a positive and responsive attitude. Must have ability to type a minimum of 55 w.p.m., have experience using PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office programs, and have spread sheet capability. Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus. To view a full job description, visit: http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/hr/ listjobs.php
This is a non-exempt position, full time with benefits. Normal work week Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and every third Saturday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Applicants meeting the necessary qualifications please email a cover letter, resume and salary requirement to:
humanresources@dioceseofjoliet.org
The Diocese of Joliet Catholic Cemeteries office is seeking to hire an Office Manger in Catholic Cemeteries in Wheaton.
The Office Manager will perform a variety of administra ve func ons to effec vely and efficiently meet the administra on needs of the Catholic Cemeteries
College graduate preferred. Minimum three (3) years similar/relevant experience working with execu ve level personnel. Must have strong
organiza onal skills and value a en on to detail. Must be able to mul -task and priori ze, be an independent thinker and have excellent interpersonal and communica on skills. Must have proven ability to understand and carry out administra ve opera ons in order to effec vely
manage and priori ze work. Must have ability to remain tac ul under pressure and present a professional demeanor and communica on style with a posi ve and responsive a tude. Must have demonstrated work experience in researching, planning and organiza on. Must have ability to type a minimum of 55 w.p.m., have experience preparing presenta ons using Excel, PowerPoint and other Microso Office programs, and have spread sheet capability. Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus. To see a full job descrip on, visit: h p://www.dioceseo oliet.org/hr/ listjobs.php
This is a non-exempt position, full time with benefits. Normal work week Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and every fourth Saturday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. Some overtime as required.
Applicants meeting the necessary qualifications please email a cover letter, resume and salary requirement to:
SAINT OF THE WEEK
This week’s Saint is St Apollinaris, Bishop and Martyr:
is a Syrian
saint
, whom the
Roman
Martyrol-ogy
describes as "a bishop who, according to tradition, while spreading among the nations the
un-searchable riches of Christ, led his flock as a good shepherd and honoured the Church of Classis
near Ravenna by a glorious martyrdom.
He was made Bishop of Ravenna,
Italy
, by Saint Peter himself. The miracles he wrought there
soon attracted official attention, for they and his preaching won many converts to the Faith, while at
the same time bringing upon him the fury of the idolaters, who beat him cruelly and drove him from
the city. He was found half-dead on the seashore, and kept in concealment by the Christians, but
was captured again and compelled to walk on burning coals and a second time expelled. But he
remained in the vicinity, and continued his work of evangelization. We find him then journeying in
the
Roman province
of
Aemilia
[in Italy]. A third time he returned to Ravenna. Again he was
cap-tured, hacked with knives, had scalding water poured over his wounds, was beaten in the mouth
with stones because he persisted in preaching, and was flung into a horrible dungeon, loaded with
chains, to starve to death; but after four days he was put on board a ship and sent to Greece.
There the same course of preachings, miracles and sufferings continued; and when his very
pres-ence caused the oracles to be silent, he was, after a cruel beating, sent back to Italy. All this
contin-ued for three years, and a fourth time he returned to Ravenna. By this time
Vespasian
was
Emper-or, and he, in answer to the complaints of the pagans, issued a decree of banishment against the
Christians. Apollinaris was kept concealed for some time, but as he was passing out of the gates of
the city, was set upon and savagely beaten, probably at
Classis
, a suburb, but he lived for seven
days, foretelling meantime that the persecutions would increase, but that the Church would
ulti-mately triumph. It is not certain what was his native place, though it was probably Antioch. Nor is it
sure that he was one of the seventy-two disciples of Christ, as has been suggested. The precise
date of his consecration cannot be ascertained, but he was Bishop of Ravenna for twenty-six
years.
In the
Tridentine Calendar
his
feast day
is July 23, his birthday into
Heaven
(i.e., the day of his
martyrdom).
[1]The present
General Roman Calendar
devotes this day to Saint
Bridget of Sweden
,
since it is also her birthday to Heaven and she is now
better known in the West than Saint Apollinaris, being
one of the patron saints of
Europe
. Owing to the
lim-ited importance of Saint Apollinaris' feast worldwide,
his liturgical celebration was
in 1969
removed from the
General Roman Calendar, but not from the
Roman
Martyrology
, the official list of saints.
[4]
His
memorial
was restored to the General Roman
Calendar in the 2002 edition of the
Roman Missal
,
with the date of celebration changed to July 20, the
nearest day not taken up with other celebrations.
The
Roman Martyrology
mentions Saint Apollinaris
both on July 20 (with the above-quoted text) and also
more briefly on July 23.
Administration- John Jun
drjohnedd@aol.com Eucharistic Ministers- stmarysminooka@sbcglobal.net Fr. Tuan Prayer Tree- stmarysminooka@sbcglobal.net Peg Francisco
Adult Choir- Kaleigh Jerkatis
Kaleigh.stmarysmusic@gmail.com Finance Committee- daf1852@gmail.com Dan Friant Protecting God’s Children- fbanstmarydre@gmail.com Fred Ban
Bible Study- Cathy Fouts cathyfouts@comcast.net
Fishers of Men-Keven Pullara kevinapullara@gmail.com
Quilters- Carol Fremarek cfremarek@sbcglobal.net
Building and Grounds, Dave Clark chiefengin@sbcglobal.net
Funeral Luncheon- Anne Schrishuhn ponzovista@gmail.com
RCIA-Fred Ban/Rick Erwin fbanstmarydre@gmail.com
Bulletin- Mary Blatti
Stmarysminooka@sbcglobal.net
Greeters- Fr. Tuan
stmarysminooka@sbcglobal.net
Religious Education- Fred Ban fbanstmarydre@gmail.com
Children’s Liturgy- Karen Resar karenresar@yahoo.com
Knights of Columbus- Jeff Wunderlich jeffsreloans@gmail.com
Children’s Choir- Kaleigh Jerkatis Kaleigh.stmarysmusic@gmail.com
Children’s Mass Coordinator- Melinda DiLorenzo
dilofam5@gmail.com
Lectors- Kathy O’Hagan stmary3@sbcglobal.net
Welcoming Committee- Doris Boehm wdboehm@att.net
Christmas Giving Tree- Kathy Williamson
(815) 941-4419
Mom’s of St. Mary’s
stmarysminooka@sbcglobal.net
Worship Commission- Chris Gregory cslkgreg@msm.com
Council of Catholic Women-
Jeanne Rapp
Jeanchuck73@gmail.com
Online Giving- Mary Mogensen stmarysbusiness@gmail.com
Parish Council- Anne Schrishuhn ponzovista@gmail.com
Education- Mary Kimble mtk2553@aol.com
Prayer Square Group- Peg Francisco stmarysminooka@sbcglobal.net
Youth Ministry- Joann Ban joban4smym@yahoo.com
ProLife- Kathy Glover (815) 467-2233
St. Mary’s Commissions
Fr. Tuan Van Nguyen- Pastor 815-467-2233 Kathy O’Hagan, Pastoral Associate -815-467-4228 stmary3@sbcglobal.net
Mary Blatti, Office Manager- 815-467-2233 ext.100
stmarysminooka@sbcglobal.net
Fred Ban, Director of RE- 815-467-2769
fbanstmarydre@gmail.com
Mary Mogensen, Bookkeeper and Foundation for Faith-
815-467-2233 ext 101, stmarysbusiness@gmail.com
Kaleigh Jerkatis, Director of Music, Website and Social Media Coordinator -815-467-2233 ext. 109 Kaleigh.stmarysmusic@gmail.com
Weekend Masses: Saturday: 4:00pm in Church Sunday: 8:00am in Church 10:00am. In the Parish Center
Weekday Mass Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri - 8:30am
Wed-8:30am-Com. Service
Confession - Saturday 3:00pm 3:30pm in the Parish Center
Parish Rectory office
Monday - Thursday 8am-4pm
Friday- 8:00am- 12:00pm Rectory Phone - 815-467-2233
Fax Number -815-467-1760 Website: stmarysminooka.com Facebook: St. Mary’s Minooka
We are grateful for the generous support that you give to St. Mary’s parish
through your weekly contributions. Have you considered providing for the
con-tinuation of that support by including the parish in your Will? Bequests given to
the parish through Wills are for the sole use of St. Mary’s Parish . To include the
parish in your Will the correct language is” I give (a percentage or amount) to St.
Mary’s Parish, Minooka, lL”. Thank you for giving consideration to leaving a
legacy!
Please remember St. Mary’s Church in your will or trust.
Thank you for your Financial
Support for St. Mary’s
Collec on Totals for the Weekend of: July 4/5, 2020
Collected Online Total
Weekly Offering $13,759.00 $3,100.25 $16,859.25
Founda on for Faith $5,413.80 $150.00 $5,563.80
Major Maintenance $1,015.00 $125.00 $1,140.00
Needy in Community $730.00 $90.00 $820.00
Peters Pence $420.00 $0.00 $420.00
Priests Pension $600.00 $0.00 $600.00
YTD Weekly Offering Collected $16,859.25
YTD Weekly Offering Needed $8,431.37
May 31, 2020 Loan Balance
$95,076.70
Thank you
Please continue to make your 2020 pledge payments.
Once we have reached our goal in paid pledges, 70% of the additional funds received will be returned to the parish for
our use.
2020
CATHOLIC MINISTRIES ANNUAL APPEAL PLEDGE REPORT 07/12/2020 Parish Goal: $40,200.00 Amount Pledged: $33,469.00 Balance Due: $ 4,385.00 Donor Count 182 Thank you for your financial support to
