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480 S. PARK BOULEVARD · GLEN ELLYN, ILLINOIS 60137 | PHONE: 630.469.7540 | FAX: 630.469.7590
OUR PARISH MISSION STATEMENT As members of Christ’s family,
through St. James the Apostle Parish, we:
the Lord by proclaiming His Word and
celebrating His Sacraments,
by learning more about God’s loving plan for us,
to the call of Christ by sharing our talents, gifts and our love,
to the universal community by loving and serving our neighbors.
CLERGY (630) 469-7540
Very Rev. David J. Hankus, D. Min., Ph. D. PASTOR [email protected] ext. 203
Rev. John Sebahar PASTOR EMERITUS
MINISTRY CENTER (630) 469-7540
Visit our website: www.stjamesge.org
Follow us on Facebook: St James the Apostle Parish in Glen Ellyn Illinois
Monday - Wednesday 8:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Thursday 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Friday 8:30 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
Pat Mooney DIRECTOR OF [email protected] MUSIC MINISTRY ext. 207
Gina Wiedman DIRECTOR OF [email protected] YOUTH MINISTRY ext. 208
Rubi Garfias PARISH SECRETARY [email protected] ext. 201
Lisa Gilligan COORDINATOR OF [email protected] COMMUNICATIONS, LITURGY & SAFE ENVIRONMENT ext. 205
ST. JAMES SCHOOL (630) 469-8060
www.stjamesge-school.org
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
Paul Kirk PRINCIPAL [email protected]
RELIGIOUS ED OFFICE (630) 858-5646 [email protected]
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. AND DURING CLASS SESSIONS
Lisa Weesner COORDINATOR [email protected]
WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil | 4:00 P.M. Sunday | 9:00 & 11:00 A.M.
WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE
Monday - Thursday Daily Mass | 8:00 A.M. Friday Communion Service | 8:00 A.M.
HOLY DAY MASS SCHEDULE
On the Holy Day | 8:00 A.M., 12:15 & 7:00 P.M. UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
CONFESSIONS
Saturday | 2:30 - 3:30 P.M.
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The Holy Trinity: A Great and Wonderful Mystery
During the past thirty years or so there has been an explosion of technology regarding computers, smart phones, I-Pads and, of course, the Internet. The amount of information coming from these technological items is mind boggling. Many people, especially those who were raised with television, newspapers and radio as the main sources of information are saying today, “It’s too much for me” and they attempt to avoid the new technology (or at least deal with it minimally.) As we look at the early church, we find the disciples in a similar situation. In a very short period of time they were faced with new teachings about love that included forgiveness as well as suffering, miracles that had bread and wine becoming the Body and Blood of Christ, the crucifixion and resurrection. There was more information about who God was, about the Trinity, of which Jesus said, “would be too much for you now.” (John 16:12)
It is encouraging to know that the information about the Trinity is not forced upon the disciples. Jesus is sensitive to the fact that the disciples would easily be overwhelmed with trying to understand this great mystery. One gets the clear inference from the Scripture readings that God is not a cold, distant God but rather One who is warm, close and caring. We know and believe that God is delighted to be with humanity. In the end, the Lord tells us that He will lead us to the complete truth.
God is Father: One who watches over and guides us, creating all that lives. God is Son, Jesus: God made man, One who teaches and gives us His Body and Blood, forgiving and nurturing us. God is Holy Spirit: One who strengthens and gives us wisdom, courage and enables us to live out our faith in daily life. God is three, yet one: always loving, caring and listening.
Father David
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Resources to Help Catholics Combat Racism
St. James the Apostle Parish acknowledges that we are living in very challenging times. As Archbishop Gomez, president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops wrote this week, “The killing of George Floyd was senseless and brutal, a sin that cries out to heaven for justice. How is it possible that in America, a black man’s life can be taken from him while calls for help are not answered, and his killing is recorded as it happens?” And furthermore, “We should not let it be said that George Floyd died for no reason. We should honor the sacrifice of his life by removing racism and hate from our hearts and renewing our commitment to fulfill our nation’s sacred promise — to be a beloved community of life, liberty, and equality for all.”
On their website, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has provided many helpful resources to assist us in understanding the Church’s teaching about racism, as well as to guide us in how we can renew our commitment to become a community of life, liberty, and equality for all. We invite you to visit http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/human-life-and-dignity/racism/where you will find the full text of the most recently released statements and the pastoral letter addressing racism entitled Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love, written in 2018. In addition, there are resources for parents to utilize with their children, with materials for different ages including k-8, middle school and high school.
As we listen to the cries for justice and equality from our brothers and sisters, may we join together as a community of faith to pray. Let us pray for the repose of the soul of Mr. George Floyd and all others who have lost their lives in a similar manner. Let us pray for an end to the violence in the wake of this tragedy and for the victims of the rioting. Let us pray for comfort for grieving families and friends. Finally, let each and every Catholic, regardless of their ethnicity, beg God to heal our deeply broken view of each other, as well as our deeply broken society.
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Parish Prayer List If you would like to add a name to the parish prayer list, please contact Rubi at: [email protected]. Thank you!
Emas Abdelsayed Nicholas Affatato
Olivia Aliga Antonia Ambubuyog
Mike Asani Jason B.
Jennifer Baker Colleen Bell
John Benton Enzo Bernabei Karen Bjanki Lydia Boyer
Glenys Brown Ken Bucheit
Mac Arthur Butler Neil Carey
Michael Chachula Rose Chachula Natalie Chavez
Adam Chrzastek Anthony V. Coco
Agapita Collo Joel L. Collo
Maxine Coman Myrna Comstock
Bishop Conlon Mary Ann Contafio
Annette Cooke Donna Cooke
Rosemarie Cooke Nora L. Cote Frank Cruz Chris Danly
Sue Davis Charlie DeMory
Georgianna DeMory Tony DeMory
Nick DiFruscolo Jodi Dombock
Melinda Dragicevich Phoebe Fajardo
Mary Lou Fehlen Mary Ellen Finnane Bernie Finnegan Sarah Fitzgerald
John Flanyck Johnny Fong Alex Fosco
Larry Foster James Frasier
Vanessa Frazier Rob Fruit
Darlene Galgan Edward Galvin
Don Michael Grabiec
John Graff Robert Gunter
Susan Hagensee Sharon Harbert
Lucille Highsmith Jay
Josh Hobson John Jackson
Gail Johnsen Ellen Johnston John Keating
Josefina Kellogg Patricia Klein
Alan Kurpiewski Peter Lajoice
Greg Leakakos Joan Leakakos Robert Lenger
Felomina Lezada Woody Lindauer
Zosimo Lim Ellen Lloyd
Todd Lohenry Mae
Fr. Art Maher Gordon Maxson
Louise McIntyre Louis Montana Sr.
Leticia Moreno Mary Motto Art Moxley
Geri Moxley Joseph Mulcare Pat Mulcrone Jean Murphy
Fr. Jim Murphy John Murray Nada Nadar Nik Nguyen Ted O’Brien Edwin Obien Karl Obien
Peggy O’Reilly Fr. John Ouper
Carolyn Patterson Charmaine Patterson Patricia Patterson
James Pelletiere Samantha Pelletiere
Toni Pereira Debbie Phillips Ernesto Pojas
Milagros Pojas Thomas Radic
Roberta Rainville
Cora Reda Gabrielle Reese
Peter Regula Jordan Richards Angela Rinaldi
John Rossi Rose Rudnick Colleen Sabel
Christiana Salameh Steven Salata
Carol Sandowski Joe Sansone
Natalie Jane Santos Sharon Sassone Bobbie Saverino Ginny Saverino
Russ Schauer Glenn Schroerder Fr. John Sebahar Mary Sherwood
Wanda Slupik Cindy Smetana Margo Smetana Marie Sobecki
Dexter Sondrik Grace Stasi Joan Szabo
Mike Taurmina Maria Tomczak Bruce Tompkinson
Patricia Tompkinson Ronald Townsel Frank Trankina
Fred Tsai Nora Tsai Joan Turos
Joseph Turos Gabriella Urban Andrew Ursitti
The Ursitti Family Zoraida Vazquez
Florencio Vergeldedios Socorro Vergeldedios Alexander Joseph Yee
Rosita Yee Chok Yu
Donna Wagner Carol Williams
Ann Wilson Mary Winter
Paulette Wolski
We Offer Our Prayers
“Whoever believes in me, even if they die, will live.”
Frank Russo, father of Frank Russo
Prayer to the Blessed Mother from Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love
The U.S. Bishops’ pastoral letter addressing racism
Mary, friend and mother to all, through your Son,
God has found a way to unite himself to every human being,
called to be one people, sisters and brothers to each other.
We ask for your help
in calling on your Son, seeking forgiveness for the times
when we have failed to love and respect one another.
We ask for your help
in obtaining from your Son the grace we need
to overcome the evil of racism and to build a just society.
We ask for your help in following your Son,
so that prejudice and animosity will no longer infect our minds or hearts
but will be replaced with a love that respects the dignity of each person.
Mother of the Church,
the Spirit of your Son Jesus warms our hearts:
pray for us.
AMEN.
Thank You to Our Bulletin Advertisers!
Please consider supporting the businesses who support our parish and community. You will find our bulletin advertisers on the last pages of this bulletin.
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[ STEWARDSHIP NOTE FOR TODAY ]
We have been crowned with glory and honor and given rule over the works of God’s hands. We must, however, be good stewards, for the Lord will surely hold us accountable for the use of those gifts!
The envelope and ACH collection amount for May 24/25, 2020 is $16,981
The Preserving Our Father’s House envelope and ACH collection amount for
May 20 - 27, 2020 is $900
Your generosity is greatly appreciated and needed!
Administration Ministries
How You Can Still Contribute to St. James (while the church and offices are closed)
We have been getting the question a lot these days as to how and where you can make your sacrificial contribution to the parish. Thank you for asking! Your generous is greatly appreciated and needed.
Contributions to the parish may be mailed to St. James the Apostle Parish, 480 S. Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL 60137—OR—dropped off in the GREY lock box outside the Ministry Center door. Both the mail and lock box will be checked daily.
If you would like to enroll in on-line giving, you can go to https://gp.vancopayments.com/gpo/#/donateNow/6993f0ab-5c86-4804-b0b2-00e0247 The direct link is also found on our website—Look in the header for “Donate to St. James”. Questions? Email [email protected] [email protected] or call Daniel Sledz, our Business Manager at (630) 545-0847.
We Invite You to Continue Watching Weekend Masses Online
at St. James the Apostle Parish
Thank you to all those parishioners who continue to participate in our online Masses. We will continue filming and making available weekend Masses indefinitely. Stay tuned to your regular Flocknotes from the parish for the weekly link or just check our website stjamesge.org on Saturdays for the link to the latest Mass which will be found in the headers. A big thank you to parishioner Phil Mueller of Mueller Production Services, (www.muellerproductionservices.com) and his sons Jake and Luke, whose generous donation of many hours of time and talent have made it possible for us to continue this ministry.
Worship Ministries Readings for the Week
Monday: 1 Kgs 17:1-6; Ps 121:1bc-8; Mt 5:1-12 Tuesday: 1 Kgs 17:7-16; Ps 4:2-5, 7b-8; Mt 5:13-16 Wednesday: 1 Kgs 18:20-39; Ps 16:1b-2ab, 4, 5ab, 8, 11; Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3; Ps 65:10-13; Mt 5:20-26 Friday: 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-16; Ps 27:7-9abc, 13-14; Mt 5:27-32 Saturday: 1 Kgs 19:19-21; Ps 16:1b-2a, 5, 7-10; Mt 5:33-37 Sunday: Dt 8:2-3, 14b-16a; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; 1 Cor 10:16-17; Jn 6:51-58
Saints and Special Observances Sunday: The Most Holy Trinity Monday: Tenth Week in Ordinary Time Tuesday: St. Ephrem Thursday: St. Barnabas Saturday: St. Anthony of Padua
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Christian Education Ministries
Come See the Difference!
Our transition and adjustment to Remote Learning has been a huge success in 2020.Our School Family has been drawn closer together as we work together intellectually, spiritually, and emotionally. Our teachers and staff have gone above and beyond during this unprecedented time and our children and families have met us at the top! We are looking forward to the day when our school hallways are filled with laughter and learning.
Consider joining our family as we inspire your journey with Christ.
Visit our website www.stjamesge-school.org and give us a call at 630-469-8060 for information about our Preschool through 8th grade. Seats are filling fast for Fall 2020.
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2020-21 Religious Ed Registration Now Open Our online registration for the 2020-2021 year is now open. To complete your RE registration and payment plan, follow the FACTS link below: https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/4LLY6 On the welcome page click the appropriate option: 1) ‘Create a username & password’ if you are a new
FACTS User, —OR— 2) ‘Sign in’ if you already have an account. Select the
appropriate school year and complete the steps as prompted. Please see the RE Registration information above or on the parish website (www.stjamesge.org/religious-education) for more information to complete your RE registration.
NOTE: payment in full or payment plans does not begin until October, 2020; however, you may change the date if you'd like to have the debit completed when your register. Looking for a way to share your faith? If you are interested in becoming a Catechist or Aide for Religious Education for the upcoming school year, please contact the Religious Education office. Catechists and Aides receive fee discounts of 50% and 25% and can ensure their first choice of class day/time for their child(ren).
St. James Youth Ministry
Why not join us, beginning this week Wednesday, from 4:30-5 PM as we break into Scriptures by looking at the Gospel of Matthew. All teens are welcomed, as well as any adults that would like to join in.
Meet us online at Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85311188451?pwd=TWtHOUtSRHpwQ3pGaWExZDNLL2dTdz09 The password is 394833.
Any questions? Contact Gina: [email protected]
Click on Sign Up and then click on I Belong to a Parish or Organization. Our Parish Code: DHTGWY
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Father’s Day Cards for Charity
Thank you for your support of the Project Love cards for Mother’s Day. Now we are offering cards for Father’s Day. Project Love is a program of Illinois Right to Life. Our mission is to provide grants to pregnant women and new mothers who are in a financial crisis. We help with rent, utility bills, and other urgent expenses. We are a 501(c)3 charity. You can imagine how desperate these young women are these days. Read more about us at the IRL website: www.IllinoisRighttoLife.org
Last year our parish participated in providing attractive Father’s Day cards in the Narthex the weekend before Father’s Day. This is one important way we raise money for our grants. Since we are not able to offer the cards this year in person, we are offering you an opportunity to not only receive these beautiful cards, but also support Project Love in the process. Just fill in the form below and mail it to Eileen McGleam (address on form). A Mass is said for all the Fathers, and the Project Love Committee prays for the Fathers who receive these cards. Any dad can use prayers! Thank you.
Christian Service Ministries
PROJECT LOVE father’s DAY CARDS ORDER FORM STYLE NUMBER REQUESTED x $5 TOTALS
Cowboy Boots ____________ x $5 = __________
Toddler’s Feet in Dad’s Head ____________ x $5 = __________
Father and Baby Silhouette ____________ x $5 = __________
Religious – St. Joseph and Jesus _____________ x $5 = __________
I would like to make an additional donation to Project Love: $ __________
GRAND TOTAL $__________
Please make checks payable to “Illinois Right to Life” and put “Project Love” on the memo line. Mail checks and order form to: Mrs. Eileen McGleam, 7180 Springside Avenue Downers Grove, IL 60516
Address to which we send your cards: (Please print clearly): Name: ____________________________Address: _________________________
City, State and Zip Code: _______________________________________________
Phone: (We will call only if we have a question about your order) _____________________
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Mass Intentions & This Week @ St. James > June 8 - 14, 2020 JUNE 08/MONDAY
8:00 A.M. Marie Kohler REQ. BY THE GILLIGAN FAMILY
JUNE 09/TUESDAY 8:00 A.M. Tony and Bob Vopenka REQ. BY VOPENKA FAMILY
Jessie Carcione REQ. BY ST. JAMES RE
Lillian Scanlan REQ. BY WEESNER FAMILY
JUNE 10/WEDNESDAY 8:00 A.M. Mary Conley REQ. BY EILEEN O’MALLEY
JUNE 11/THURSDAY 8:00 A.M. Estelle Unni REQ. BY THE GILLIGAN FAMILY
Marie Kohler REQ. BY MARY GLAUDELL
JUNE 12/FRIDAY 8:00 A.M. COMMUNION SERVICE
JUNE 13/SATURDAY 4:00 P.M. Jerry Verderame REQ. BY GERI DESPARROIS
JUNE 14/SUNDAY 9:00 A.M. Lydia Ferroli REQ. BY THE WILSON FAMILY
11:00 A.M. The Parishioners
—Please Note: Fr. David and Fr. Sebahar will offer private Masses for the intentions of each day—
THIS WEEK@ST. JAMES
We are adhering to the appropriate directives to protect the health and well-being of our parishioners. Please check our website, stjamesge.org for the most updated information about our schedule. Thank you!
Mass Offerings at St. James the Apostle while the Offices are Closed
An individual may ask a priest to offer a Mass for several reasons, such as: • In thanksgiving to God for one’s blessings • For the intentions of another person (such as on a birthday), • For the repose of the soul of someone who has died.
To arrange to have a Mass offered for your intentions, please email [email protected]. A $10 donation is requested to be dropped off in the locked box at the Ministry Center. Thank you!