BE PATIENT, BROTHERS AND SISTERS, UNTIL THE COMING OF THE LORD - ST. PATRICK PARISH
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BE PATIENT,
BROTHERS
AND SISTERS,
UNTIL THE
COMING OF
THE LORD.
- James 5:7
ST. PATRICK PARISH
December 11, 2022 | 3rd Sunday of Advent
630.338.8000 | stpatrickparish.org
You Belong Here!
Contact Us
Msgr. Dan Deutsch
St. Pat’s Crane Road (CR)
Pastor 6N491 Crane Road St. Charles, IL 60175
ddeutsch@stpatrickparish.org
St. Pat’s Downtown (DT)
400 Cedar Street St. Charles, IL 60174
Parish Office
Fr. Nate Pacer 630.338.8000
Parochial Vicar 6N487 Crane Rd., St. Charles, IL 60175
npacer@stpatrickparish.org Mon - Fri | 8 AM - 4 PM
School
630.338.8100
787 Crane Rd. St. Charles, IL 60175
Fr. Arnold Relles Preschool & Extended Care
Parochial Vicar 630.338.8200
arelles@stpatrickparish.org 118 N. 5th St. St. Charles, IL 60174
Hispanic Ministry
630.338.8290
408 Cedar St. St. Charles, IL 60174
Fr. Lisandro Cristancho Mon - Wed | 1PM - 4PM Thurs | 1PM - 6:30PM
Parochial Vicar Deacons
lcristancho@rockforddiocese.org
Dcn. Mike Smith dcnmsmith@stpatrickparish.org
Dcn. David Stowell dstowell@stpatrickparish.org
Dcn. Jim Mellin jmellin@stpatrickparish.org
Dcn. Mike Alber malber@stpatrickparish.org
Dcn. Steve Jolly sjolly@stpatrickparish.org
Mass Times Reconciliation Times
Monday - Friday | 7 AM Downtown Monday, Thursday, Friday | 8:30 AM Crane Road
8 AM Crane Road Tuesday | 7:30 AM Downtown
Thursday | 6 PM Español Downtown 6 - 6:30 PM Crane Road
Saturday | 8:30 AM Downtown, Wednesday | 7:30 AM Downtown
4 PM Crane Road, 4:30 PM Downtown Saturday | 9 - 9:30 AM Downtown
Sunday | 7:30 AM Downtown, 8 AM Crane Road 3 - 3:30 PM Crane Road
9 AM Downtown, 9:30 AM Crane Road
10:30 AM Downtown, 11 AM Crane Road Adoration
5 PM Crane Road Wednesday | 7:30 AM - 6:45 AM Downtown
5 PM Español Downtown Daily | 12 PM Sunday - 12 PM Saturday in St.
2 Michael Chapel Crane Road
From the Pastor
Dear Parishioners,
Happy Advent. I hope the season finds you preparing the way for the Christ child. I love this time of
the year. All the traditions, music, cookies (peanut butter with the chocolate kiss in the middle), lights and
parties make this a magical month. But all that is for Him. If we forget the baby, we forget ourselves and
what we are about. So make sure you pray as you go. That way when we get to Christmas, we won’t feel like
we missed it again. Rather, we will know that we made it because we made it about the baby.
Just another note of thanks for one of our
groups. We have a wonderful ministry called Fully
Engaged where married couple meet with our
engaged couples to mentor them as they get
close to their wedding. With all the weddings we
have, these couples do an enormous service and
I want to thank them personally. They are led by
Beth and Matthew Swiderski and assisted by Steve
and Jackie Balster, Pat and Sarah Griffin, Eric and
Becky Groth and George and Lisa Spyrnal. We are
grateful to them for sharing their love for Christ
and sacramental marriage. And it is a huge a help to
the priests as we prepare couples for their great
wedding day and their future of married life.
Peace,
Msgr.
I took this photo last Monday evening out in front of
the rectory.
Breakfast with Santa
Join the Knights of Columbus for a breakfast
with Santa for the whole family! You don’t want
to miss this fun morning, filled with yummy treats,
fellowship, and Christmas wishes! The Salesians
will be holding a bake sale during the Breakfast so
be sure to stop by for some of their homemade
goodies as well.
WHEN: Dec 11, 7:30 AM-12 PM.
WHERE: St. Pat’s Crane Rd, Dempsey Hall. 3
Giving Electronic Giving
To give online, please visit stpatrickparish.org
and click the “Donate” button. Giving online is
Current Week quick and secure. It helps us keep records more
Nov 28 - Dec 4 $64,271 easily and budget more predictably. If you elect
to give online and would like to stop receiving
envelopes, please contact the parish office at
4 Week Average jhansen@stpatrickparish.org.
Nov 13 - Dec 4 $56,147
Matching Gifts
Does your employer provide a matching
Weekly Goal gift? Find out at rockforddiocese.org/
through October 2023 $54,507 charitablegiving/matching-gifts
Community News Weekly Intentions
Baptisms Monday
7 AM † Robert & Margaret Burr NP
Gavin Christopher Powell, son of Christopher & 8 AM † Florence Kosiek DD
Kristen Powell
Tuesday
7 AM † Chuck Sparacino AR
Funerals 8 AM † Giuseppina Mastrolia NP
Agnes Iskera Wednesday
7 AM † Alice Kossakowski DD
John Miller
8 AM † Waleria Sibiga NP
Thursday
7 AM † Waleria Sibiga NP
8 AM † Carol Roskopf AR
Friday
7 AM † Stanislaw Schmidt AR
8 AM † John & Helen Madziarczyk DD
Saturday
8:30 AM † Zina Wojciechowski & Susan Kalas
AR
4 PM † Susan and Steve Roby NP
4:30 PM † Rose Freidl DD
Sunday
7:30 AM For the People of St Patrick AR
8:00 AM † Ray and Verna Geimer DD
9 AM † Ralph, Vincenza & Joe Brandonisio AR
9:30 AM † Pasquina Dsa NP
10:30 AM † William Meehan DD
11 AM † Frank & Ann Mack NP
5 PM † John & Christine Wiedemann NP
Flame of Faith
CR † Harold Hubbe
DT Albavera - Fernandez Family (S.I.)
AC † Gerard A Ferrari
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↑ 2nd Night of the
Sisters of Life At Mission
St. Pat’s Recap
This past week, Srs. Josephine, Caile,
and Cora came to visit St. Pat’s for a two
↑ 1st Night of the
day mission, as they talked about the Mission
dignity of the human person. We are so
grateful for their joy, witness, and faith.
↑ Preschool & Grade
School Visits
↑ Breakfast with the
Sisters
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Events & Fundraisers
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Our Lady’s apparitions to Juan Diego were
pivotal for the Faith in the Americas. Join
St. Pat’s Hispanic Ministry for Mass, and a
representation of Our Lady’s apparitions.
WHEN: Dec 12, 6 PM.
WHERE: St. Pat’s Downtown.
Advent Chorale Concert
Join the Diocese of Rockford for an Advent Concert in anticipation of the birth of Christ. St.
Mary’s in Huntley will be hosting this festive evening and all are welcome.
WHEN: December 13, 7 PM.
WHERE: St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 10307 Dundee-Huntley Rd, Huntley, IL.
This event is sponsored by the diocese of Rockford’s offices of Divine Worship and Charitable
Giving. For more info, visit rockforddiocese.org.
St. Pat’s Giving Trees
It’s officially the last week to bless a family
through our Giving Trees. Please attach your
ornament tag to your gift so it gets delivered
to the correct organization. Gift cards can be
placed in the collection plate. Physical gifts
should be unwrapped, though bags are okay.
DROP OFF: by Dec 18, CR or DT.
For further info, contact Wendy Bialek at
wbialek@live.com or 630.677.8934
Simbang Gabi at St. Pat’s
Join the St. Pat’s Filipino community for their annual Christmas Feast, Simbang Gabi. Simbang
Gabi is a devotional, 9 day series of Masses attended by Filipino Catholics in anticipation of
Christmas. A different parish hosts each night and St. Pat’s is happy to join in on the festivities.
WHEN: December 18, 7 PM
WHERE: St. Pat’s Crane Road.
For a full schedule of Simbang Gabi events, visit stpatrickparish.org/events.
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Christmas Mass Schedule
There are many ways to celebrate Christmas, one of the best being Mass.
We look forward to celebrating Christmas with you at St. Pat’s!
CHRISTMAS EVE: CHRISTMAS DAY:
4 PM Crane Rd 7:30 AM Downtown
4 PM Downtown 8 AM Crane Rd
4 PM Downtown Gym 9 AM Downtown
6 PM Crane Rd 9:30 AM Crane Rd
6 PM Downtown (ESP) 10:30 AM Downtown
12 AM Crane Rd 11 AM Crane Rd
5 PM Downtown (ESP)
(NO 5 PM at Crane Rd)
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St. Patrick’s School
St. Pat’s Men’s Bible Study Testimonial
How often have you started to read the bible and given up? I have, many times.
However, about 12 years ago I joined the “St. Patrick Men’s Bible Study” (SPMBS)
group at our parish through an invitation from a member. It has been a rewarding
and uplifting journey getting to know and understand God and our salvation history.
Many in the study group have been participants much longer, a reflection of its’
acceptance and success. The weekly study consists of each participant reading
a small assigned portion of the bible, completing a workbook with study points
(optional), watching a video presentation on the content, followed by a group
discussion.
I have found the Men’s Bible Study very rewarding. It has helped me in understanding
and growing my faith. Also, the study has increased my desire to learn more. Many
scholars have noted that the Bible is not just a book, but an entire library, with
drama, tragedy, poetry, song, hope, love and more.
The men’s bible study is a wonderful way to increase
our knowledge and strengthen our faith. Please
consider joining us this upcoming semester.
WHEN: beginning Jan 19, 2023, 7 PM.
WHERE: St. Pat’s Crane Road.
Email Frank Positano at frankpositano@comcast.net to register
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Events & Fundraisers
St. Pat’s Youth Christmas
Are you a 6th-12th grader? Do you enjoy
Christmas-related festivities? Like decorating
cookies and ornaments? Do you enjoy the movie
Elf or The Polar Express? Do you own an ugly
Christmas sweater? If these things apply to you,
then you must come to our Christmas Party!
HIGH SCHOOL: Dec 11th 6-8 PM.
MIDDLE SCHOOL: Dec 14, 6:30-8:30 PM.
December Loaves and Fishes
Join St. Pat’s Loaves & Fishes ministry for a free community dinner for those in need. It’s an
opportunity to serve and an opportunity to accompany others in our community.
WHEN: December 19, 5-7 PM.
WHERE: St. Pat’s Downtown.
Volunteers and donations are encouraged. Please visit bit.ly/LoavesandFishesSTP
Christmas Tree Lighting
Join us for our annual Church and Christmas
Tree lighting. Our St. Pat’s students will be
singing carols as the tree is lit. We will also have
a donut truck for all to enjoy. All are welcome at
this fun event.
WHEN: December 15, 6:45 PM.
WHERE: St. Pat’s Crane Road.
The Tree will be lit at 7:15. Early arrival gives time
for fellowship and grabbing donuts.
VIP Seniors December Luncheon
Join VIP Seniors for a joy filled morning as we celebrate the Lord’s coming birth. We will have a
Christmas themed lunch as well as a Christmas Cookie Contest. Come prepared for some great
food and even better conversations!
WHEN: December 21, 12-2 PM.
WHERE: St. Pat’s Crane Rd, Dempsey Hall.
To RSVP, email Mike at mzak@stpatrickparish.org.
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Resources
New here? Baptisms
We are so excited that you want to join our Baptism is the sacrament of new life. We
parish! Finding a welcoming, vibrant, and faithful become a child of God through this sacrament
community is a step toward your best future. and enter into God’s family, the Church. Visit
We can’t wait to get to know you. stpatrickparish.org/baptism
You’re home here. Weddings
You’re welcome here. We love marriage and want to support healthy
You belong here. families to be the bedrock of our community.
If you’re engaged, we invite you to visit
Stop by our welcome desk or visit
stpatrickparish.org/marriage to help you
stpatrickparish.org/welcome to learn more.
prepare for a wedding at St. Pat’s.
Need Prayer? Funerals
“And we have this confidence in him, that if we Losing a loved one is challenging. We are here
ask anything according to his will, he hears us.” to help and walk with you in such times.
1 John 5:14 Visit stpatrickparish.org/funerals for
Our Prayer Circle accepts intentions and information and assistance.
offers them up in prayer. Add your intention
by visiting stpatrickparish.org/prayer or email
Adoration
laurakennedy@sbcglobal.net. Would you consider spending an hour with
Jesus? Visit adorationpro.org/patrickcharles
to sign up.
Corbella Clinic Women’s Healthcare Project Rachel
Hope, support, and resources for Support and a confidential environment to
unexpected pregnancies. Call 847.697.0200 begin post-abortion healing. Call 815.387.3379
or text 224.268.5848. Or text HOME to 741741 or visit hopeafterabortion.org.
Tri City Family Services National Alliance on Mental Illness
Counseling and mental health services for To reach the Kane County North chapter, call
clients of all ages and income levels. 847.410.9719 or visit namikcn.org.
Call 630.232.1070
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Charities
SVDP serves those in need. For assistance, 630.820.3220
please call 630.338.8270
Suicide Prevention Services Batavia Alcoholics Anonymous
630.482.9696 630.377.6610
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