Religious Education Classes to Begin Soon

See the Religious Education page for details.

First Friday Devotions

Beginning in September, there will be a change in the schedule of adoration. Following the 8:30am Mass, we will have exposition of the Blessed Sacrament followed by devotions and Benediction.

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)

This is an experience of learning and discernment for those who wish to know more about their Catholic faith, and for non-catholics and non-baptized adults who might be interested in joining the Catholic Church. If you, or someone you know is interested, we invite them to join us on September 18th at 7:00pm at the rectory/administration building. For more information, call the parish office at 630-897-1029.

Bible Study

The Monday evening bible study group will be starting on September 8th. Anyone interested call Brian or Kate at 630-892-1667.

National Friends of the Poor Walk

The National Friends of the Poor Walk will be held in cities around the country. Our local District Council of St. Vincent de Paul will host the walk in the beautiful Fabyan Forest preserve. Funds raised will be used locally to provide help to people in need regardless of race, religious, age, or creed. The Walk will be Saturday, September 27th. Contact Alan Fulton,630-879-2806 or fulton630@sbcglobal.net

Young at Hearts

Very Important Meeting - Our first general meeting will be in Holy Family Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 9th after the 8:30am Mass. A catered breakfast will be served after the Mass. The cost is $5.00 per person. Since attendance has slipped at past events, we will decide whether we will continue as a group. Anyone over 55 is invited to attend. We will also discuss possible future activities. A sign-up sheet will be in the Narthex.

Traveling?

Mass Times is a free nationwide ministry to traveling Catholics. Travelers can call 1-410-676-6000 or access their web site at www.masstimes.org for free information on the location of the nearest Church and times of Masses on weekends and Holy Days.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter

“Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.” No matter how strong the winds, Jesus is there to take our hands and guide our marriage. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are: Sept.12-14 in Rockford, October 24-26 in Benet Lake, WI, Nov. 7-9 in Madison, WI and Nov. 21-23 in Rockford. Early registration is recommended. For more information visit our website at: www.alifetimeoflove.org or call 888-574-5653. For a weekend in Spanish: Oct. 24-26 contact Hugo & Gaby at 630-690-2094.

EWTN’s Family Celebration in Illinois!

You are invited to attend EWTN Global Catholic Network’s Family Celebration on the campus of Northern Illinois University in DeKalb on October 4th & 5th. This free (no tickets required) event will feature talks by Fr. Mitch Pacwa, Fr. Benedict Groeschel, Macus Grodi, Rosalind Moss and others. Check EWTN’s website at www.ewtn.com for details or call 1-205-795-5820, Monday through Friday 8am – 5pm CT.

Centennial History Books

The last history of the Rockford Diocese was written by the later Father Robert Miller and was published in 1976. This new 368 page book features never-before published photographs from diocesan archives and from diocesan parishes that have been gathered over the past two an one half years by the office of Research and Planning. The diocesan history is a hard-bound, full color book whose elegant black cover features a rare photo of the stained-glass windows in the private chapel of the residence of the Rockford Diocese’s first bishop, Peter J. Muldoon. The book is emblazoned with the centennial motto from the Gospel of Matthew 28:20; “And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.”  The cost is $25.00 per copy. They are very nice and would make Christmas presents for family and friends. They will be available after weekend Masses or at the parish office.

New Parishioners

When you receive your temporary packet of envelopes, please remember to put your name and address on them until your personalized ones arrive so that we may give you credit for your contributions.

Recycle Bin

Thank you to all who are bringing their paper for recycling. The money that we received from this project is donated to the Interfaith Food Pantry each month. There is one thing that we ask, please when the bins are full, do not put the paper outside along the container. Many times we have had to go through the neighbors’ yard to pick up the paper that was blown away. Thank you for your help in this matter.