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Founded 1867
0S 233 Church Street.
Office 630-668-0918
CATHOLIC CHURCH
Winfield, IL 60190
Fax 630-682-4400
of God the Father, who is absolutely faithful to His eternal love for us.... Believing in this love means believing in mercy". (Rich in Mercy, 7) Let us thank the Lord for His love, which is stronger than death and sin. It is revealed and put into practice as mercy in our daily lives, and prompts every person in turn to have "mercy" towards the Crucified One. Is not loving God and loving one's neighbor and even one's "enemies," after Jesus' example, the program of life of every baptized person and of the whole Church? Jesus said to Sr. Faustina one day: "Humankind will not have peace until it turns with trust to My mercy" (Diary, 300).
DIVINE MERCY!
This is the Easter gift that the Church receives from the risen Christ and offers to humanity. The Gospel, which has just been proclaimed, helps us to grasp the full sense and value of this gift. .We share in the emotion felt by the Apostles in their meeting with Christ after His Resurrection. Our attention focuses on the gesture of the Master, who transmits to the fearful, astounded disciples the mission of being ministers of Divine Mercy. He shows them His hands and His side, which bear the marks of the Passion, and tells them: "As the Father has sent Me, even so I send you". (Jn 20:21) Immediately afterwards, "He breathed on them,
and said to them, 'Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained'". (Jn 20:22-23) Jesus entrusted to them the gift of "forgiving sins", a
gift that flows from the wounds in His hands, His feet, and especially from His pierced side. From there a wave of mercy is poured out over all humanity. Today the Lord also shows us His glorious wounds and His Heart, an inexhaustible source of light and truth, of love and forgiveness. The Heart of Christ! His "Sacred Heart" has given us everything: redemption, salvation, sanctification, overflowing with generous love... two rays of light which illuminated the world. Through the mystery of this wounded Heart, God's merciful love continues to spread over the men and women of our time. Here alone can those who long for true and lasting happiness find its secret.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Today is Divine Mercy Sunday and we are reminded of the incredible mercy and love of God. Let the grace of God flow deeply and abundantly in your marriage relationship. Attend the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend on April 20-22, 2012. Contact Tim and Pat Doyle, 630-577-0078. For more information visit our website at: wwmejoliet.org.
Bulletin Bits
To question and doubt is okay, as long as we do not stay in such a state. By persisting in faith and seeking the truth, we can resolve our doubts and grow in our spirituality. If we look through the lens of faith, we can come to deeper and clearer understanding of the truth, and open ourselves to Gods grace to help us live as His stewards and see his goodness.
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Saturday, 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. April 14 CCW Living, Deceased & Peace Cosgrove & Miller Families James Knox Scott Woodbury Mary Dodge Flory Pais . April 15 Fr. Edwin Joyce Mass for all of our Parishioners Knights of Columbus Living & Deceased April 16 Nerina Bacich Kathy Krug April 17 John McAleese Joanne Krema (School Mass) Council of Catholic Women CCW Collette Miller Grace Knox Laurie Woodbury & Family Fran Hartigan Peter & RitaNoronha rita Noronha . St. John the Baptist Parish Knights of Columbus Bacich & Capigatti Family Krug family Michael & Carol McPheters St. John the Baptist Parish
MONDAY Acts 4:23-31 Ps 2:1-9 Jn3:1-8 TUESDAY Acts 4:32-37 Ps 93:1-2,5 Jn 3:7b-15 WEDNESDAY Acts 5:17-26 Ps 34:2-9 Jn 3:16-21 THURSDAY Acts 5:27-33 Ps 34:2,9,17-20 Jn 3:31-36 FRIDAY Acts 5:34-42 Ps 27:1,4,13-14 Jn 6:1-15 SATURDAY Acts 6:1-7 Ps 33:1-2,4-5,18-19 Jn 6:16-21 SUNDAY Acts 3:13-15,17-19 Ps 4:2,4,7-9 1 Jn 2:1-5a Lk 24:35-48
Sunday, 7:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Monday, 7:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, 7:30 a.m. 8:15 a.m.
Wednesday, April 18 7:30 a.m. Jeannette Sarlitto 8:30 a.m. Florence Pais Thursday, 7:30 a.m. a.m. 8:30 a.m. Friday, 7:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Saturday, 8:30 a.m. p.m. 5:00 p.m. April 19 Deceased members of the Faranda & McPheters Families John Glenn April 20 Ann DeGaetano John McAleese April 21 Elizabeth Adamo Thomas Stark Rusty Akin Fred Wilkinson John McAleese Edward Hansen April 22 Irene Vogt Ethel Bialek Mass for all of our Parishoners
Michael & Carol McPheters 8:30 Peggy Glenn Harriet Kunesh Carol Vashey Gary & Lorraine Oldenburg 5:00 Kathy & Chuck Connor Betty Akin Claire Wilkinson Harriet Kunesh Joe & Rita Grabowski LucilleRita Grabowski Joe & Vogt Lucille Vogt Joseph F. Bialek
PARISH COUNCIL
Members at Large Roger Tibble 630-653-5291 rftibble@sbcglobal.net Rose Effinger 630-665-7242 effinger@aol.com Marty Flanagan 630-871-8626 martyflanagan@hotmail.com Mary Kalitzky 630-653-1404 kalitzky@comcast.net Rick Loechl 630-222-5455 rloechl@prodigy.net Danielle Luchtenburg 630-677-6312 drl1025@gmail.com Jim Marino 630-665-6888 jdmarino1@comcast.net Christine Petitti 630-588-4001 christinepetitti@aol.com Liaisons Shirley Axelson Worship Commission 630-293-1355 Shirley Axelson 1axelson@comcast.net Pat Schopp Adult Education Commission 630-836-1283 paschopp@comcast.net
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Helping Those in Need During these tough economic times, St. Vincent DePaul Society invites you again to remember the needy persons and families in our parish and in the greater Winfield community by using the monthly St. Vincent de Paul contribution envelope that appears in your regular envelope packet...or by making a contribution in the Poor Box in the narthex of the Church by the back window. Remember, any contributions you make by check are tax deductible.
COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN Dinner & Final Meeting Reservation Form Tuesday, May 1st 6:30pm SEBAHAR HALL Ladies interested in joining us should complete the reservation form below. Our evening will begin with a delicious catered dinner followed by our End of the Year Final meeting. Officers and Commission Chairs should prepare a brief report to be read, and submitted for our organizations records. We will wrap up with a discussion and vote on the end of the year disbursements and donations. Our dinner will be featuring Chicken Angelo, smoked BB Tri-Tip Sirloin, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Bistro Salad and dessert for a low cost of $8.00 per per person. CCW is picking up the balance of the cost per person in appreciation of our members. The $8.00 cost per person can be put in the collection basket or dropped off at the Rectory by Wednesday April 25th. Contact Venessa Lopatka at 630-336-5414 for further information. NAME: _________________________________ PHONE: ________________________________ Enclosed is my check for $ __________ payable to St. Johns CCW
Thank you!
~ Mike McGrath, President, St. Vincent de Paul Society
Ryan Joseph Son of Joe & Tammy (Ketelaar) Ognebene Anthony Bernard Son of Anthony & Taylor (Gerlach) Szwarc Nicholas Gerard Jr.. Son of Nicholas & Lisa (Wehby) Zagotta Marcus Christopher Son of Dwayne & Anna (Gwozdz) Zalataric
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The Council of Catholic Women is sponsoring a BIG Garage Sale in Sebahar Hall on Friday, June 15th and Saturday June16th. We will be accepting donations Tuesday Thursday prior to the sale. As you are Spring Cleaning, we request that you put items, no longer needed and in good condition, aside for the sale which will benefit our parish. Questions and those looking to volunteer can be VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL IS COMING! directed to Jean Borisuk at 630-690-2536 or e-mail Venessa Lopatka at venessalopatka@aol.com
Please pray for Chris Rauch who passed away March 25, 2012. Our sympathy is extended to his brother, Shawn, and family on their loss. Please pray for Thomas Lynch who passed away March 15, 2012. Our sympathy is extended to his sister, Linda Kurzawa, and family on their loss. Please pray for John Esposito who passed away March 31, 2012. Our sympathy is extended to his wife, Ruth Esposito, and family on their loss.
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HAVING SURGERY?
Whether you will be hospitalized for a few days or whether your surgery is same-day surgery, give one of our priests a call PRIOR to your surgery, so that anointing can be given at a time when you are less stressed. Ask one of the priests following Mass, or call the parish office at 630-6680918, ext. 600, and set a time to come in BEFORE your surgery for anointing.
VISIT OUR PARISH WEBSITE, www.stjohnwinfield.org FOR: Copy of the bulletin Ministries Schedule LOST AND FOUND
If you lost an item in any of the parish buildings, please check the Lost and Found basket in the entry way to the parish office.
PARISH REGISTRATION
New Parishioner Registrations are held in Sebahar Hall (lower level of the Church) generally following the 7:30 & 9:30 a.m. Masses (no registration in June or July). Upcoming scheduled dates are as follows: May 20 (no meeting in June) We look forward to your attendance and to officially welcome you into our parish.
PARISH CALENDAR
For upcoming St. John the Baptist Parish events and meeting dates please see the on line calendar at: www.stjohnwinfield.org or the monthly calendar on the kiosk of the narthex of the Church.
BULLETIN ARTICLES
Submissions to the bulletin are due by noon on Thursday, 10 days prior to the Sunday on which you wish the article to appear. (Holidays may change due dates for articles because of publishing demands). Articles are run no more than twice (no exceptions) in the bulletin. Include the name and phone number of the person submitting the article. Please email as an attachment using Microsoft Word or Publisher, do not include article in the body of the email. Email to: robinb@stjohnwinfield.org
WEDDING INFORMATION
Getting married? Give us a ring...please contact one of the parish priests as soon as you become engaged and at least six months before the wedding date. Catholics need to be going to church every Sunday.
HOMEBOUND
If you, or a parishioner you know, is homebound and wishes to receive communion, please call the parish office at 630-668-0918, Ext. 600, and we will pass your name to the coordinator for Homebound Ministry.
PULPIT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Pulpit announcements are limited and must be submitted with a contact name and phone number, by 9 a.m. on Tuesday prior to the Sunday you wish the announcement made. No additions, deletions or changes without pastors acknowledgement.
MASS INTENTIONS
The Mass Book for 2012 is open to receive Mass intentions. Please stop by the Parish Office to schedule your intentions.
GOING ON VACATION? To find a church and Mass times in the area where you will be vacationing go to
www.thecatholicdirectory.com
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Biblical Institute of the Diocese of Joliet The acclaimed Biblical Institute of the Diocese of Joliet is opening two new sites this fall at Notre Dame Parish (Clarendon Hills) and St. Jude the Apostle Parish (New Lenox). If you want to learn Scripture in an engaging manner, with a knowledgeable teacher and from a solidly Catholic perspective, the Biblical Institute is for you! Come to one of the 8 preview nights scheduled in May-August to meet teachers and current students. For more information, go to: www.dioceseofjoliet.org/reo and click on Biblical Institute. Or call 630-281-4515.
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YOUNG AT HEARTS APRIL LUNCHEON Young at Hearts will have its April luncheon on Wednesday, April 18th at 11:30 in Sebahar Hall. All Seniors ( 55 and older) are invited to attend. Our menu will consist of Italian Beef, Pasta, Italian Salad and Eggplant Parm. We will also have homemade Pizzeles ( Italian Cookies) and Spumoni Ice Cream for dessert. If you would like to bring a dish to share, an appetizer, side or treat to compliment our menu, it would be appreciated. Come and enjoy a delicious luncheon and a chance to see old friends or meet new ones. Hope to see you there. If you have any questions, please call Joann Busch at 630-668-0210.
Christian Service Salute! As a Parish Community, we express our deepest gratitude for Gods gift of Christian Service to us, as we salute
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Parishioner
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