Season of the Spirit Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 15, 2013

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CATHOLIC CHURCH
Winfield, IL 60190
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The Spirit of the Lord is upon us, because the Lord has anointed us

~ Our Mission Statement ~

to proclaim: Ecce Agnus Dei - Behold the Lamb of God; Behold the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Inspired by Luke 4:18 & John 1:29

Welcome - Bienvenido
Pastor/Prroco: .... Fr. Tom Cargo/Padre Toms Associate Pastor: Fr. Tomy Chellakandathil CMI Deacon William Nijm from Our Lady of Lebanon - Lombard Secretaries: ...Jennifer Kurtyka, Rosa Benavides ...................... Ex 0 or 600 Secretaria Hispana: ..................................Ex601 Director of Finance & Administration: Deborah Birutis ...............Ex616 Business & Facilities Manager: ............................. Aaron Simpson ...Ex603 Music Ministry: Adrienne Rose ....... 653-1489 Msica Espaol: Mara Marquez .. 520-0665 Religious Education:................ Office: Ex613 Director: Maureen Brennan ............ Ex612 RCIA (Convert Preparation) ........... Ex600 Adult Education: Chris Strong ..630-673-3982 & Youth Ministry: Chris Strong Grade School: ........................... Office: Ex618 Principal: Mickey Tovey ............... Ex618 Phone: 630-668-2625, Fax: 630-668-7176 0S259 Church Street, Winfield, IL 60190 St Vincent de Paul Society ................. Ex692 Weekend ....... Saturday (Vigil Mass) 5:00 pm; Sunday 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30 am Misa en Espaol .................Domingo 1:30 pm Weekday ... Mon.-Fri. 7:30 am & Sat. 8:30 am Confessions: ........ Saturday: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

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EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS LA EXALTACIN DE LA SANTA CRUZ

On September 14th, the Catholic liturgy celebrates the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross currently known as the Triumph of the Cross. It is an ancient feast with an extraordinary theological significance. For the Christians of the First Millennium, the Exaltation of the Holy Cross was a feast comparable to Easter, especially in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. But over the course of the Second Millennium, it lost some of its shine and almost passed unobserved. Recently however, there has been an awakening of the values to which it refers; that is, the Christ of history. The widespread and increasing interest in the person, Jesus, is documented by books, studies, research and films. There is also renewed 14 de septiembre, la liturgia catlica celebra la fiesta de la Exaltacin de la Santa Cruz actualmente se conoce como el Triunfo de la Cruz'. Se trata de una antigua fiesta con un extraordinario significado teolgico. Para los cristianos del primer milenio, la "Exaltacin de la Santa Cruz" era una fiesta comparable a la Pascua. Especialmente en la Europa del Este y Medio Oriente. Pero en el transcurso del segundo milenio, se pierde algo de su brillo y casi pasado inadvertido. Sin embargo, recientemente se ha producido un despertar de los valores a los que se refiere, es decir, el Cristo de la historia. El inters generalizado y creciente de la persona, Jess, est documentado en los libros, estudios, investigaciones y pelculas. Tambin hay

Mass Schedule

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interest in the relics linked to Jesus like the Sacred Shroud; that is to say, the linen sheet in which the body of Christ was wrapped after His death, which is preserved in Turin, and pieces of wood preserved in various churches and marked as pieces of the Holy Cross. One relic of the Passion of our Lord that was part of the Cross is the small sign mentioned in the Gospels, especially John, which was placed above the Cross and which had written upon it in three languages, Hebrew, Latin and Greek, by order of Pontius Pilate, the reason for his condemnation, Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews. This sign is called the Titulus Crucis, and has been preserved for years in the church of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem, in Rome. The love and veneration for the Cross forms the basis of the Christian faith. Since the beginning of Christianity, the Cross has represented the essence of the new religion. It recalls the Savior who saved the world on the cross. It is plausible to imagine that immediately following the Savior's death, the disciples of Christ, his relatives, the pious women and in particular His mother, Mary, tried to do all that was possible to acquire the wood which had been bathed in the blood of the one they loved so dearly. It is not illogical to think that in the end they succeeded in obtaining the Cross of Jesus. They did the same thing with the Shroud and the other bandages that they found in the tomb when the news of the Resurrection was confirmed. This cloth had been in contact with the body Christ and would have remained in Marys house as a remembrance. As days went by, and the mystery of the Resurrection emerged in all its wonderful glory with the various appearances of the Savior, these objects transformed themselves from memories of pain and death into symbols of hope, exaltation and life. Their conservation for future generations became a new responsibility in order to preserve the documentation of the greatest event to have happened in the history of the world. Since the earliest days, therefore, the Cross and other relics linked to the Passion of Christ, became the most precious items for the followers of Jesus. As a result, they became the most hated objects by the enemies of the Christians and thus their conservation during the period of persecution was not easy. The Shroud and bandages were easily carried from one place to another, but the Cross was bulky and so was probably broken into pieces and hidden. The period of persecution for the early Christians lasted three centuries until Constantine the Great (288-337) became emperor. Constantine had a dream. He saw the Christian Cross shining above the sun and next to it was written, In this sign, conquer. He ordered the dismantling of the temple of Venus which had been constructed in Jerusalem over the Tomb of Christ and in its place ordered the construction of a great Christian church called Anastasis (Cave of the Sepulchre or Tomb). He also ordered the construction of a church at Golgotha, the place where Jesus was crucified, called the Martyrion (place of the crucifixion). He gave his own mother, Queen Helena, a devout Christian, the job of overseeing the construction of the two churches and of looking for the Cross on which Jesus Christ died. Helena found it and some other precious relics. She also found the small sign on which was written the reason for Jesus condemnation and some of the nails used for the Crucifixion. These were hidden at the bottom of a cistern, not far from the Tomb, still on the land which was the property of Joseph of Arimathea, the man who lent the tomb to the apostles so they could bury the body of their master.

un renovado inters en las reliquias vinculadas a Jess como el Santo Sudario, es decir, la sbana en la que el cuerpo de Cristo fue envuelto despus de su muerte, que se conserva en Turn, y los pedazos de madera, conserva en diversas iglesias y marcados como piezas de la Santa Cruz. Una reliquia de la Pasin de Nuestro Seor, que fue parte de la Cruz es el pequeo smbolo mencionado en los Evangelios, especialmente Juan, que fue colocado por encima de la cruz y de la que haba escrito sobre l en tres idiomas, hebreo, latn y griego, por orden de Poncio Pilato el motivo de su condena, Jess de Nazaret, Rey de los Judios. Este signo, se llama el Titulus Crucis', y se ha mantenido durante aos en la iglesia de la Santa Cruz en Jerusaln, en Roma. El amor y la veneracin de la cruz es la base de la fe cristiana. Desde el comienzo del cristianismo, la cruz ha representado la esencia de la nueva religin. Recuerda el Salvador que salv al mundo en la cruz. Es plausible imaginar que inmediatamente despus de la muerte del Salvador, los discpulos de Cristo, sus parientes, las mujeres piadosas y, en particular, su madre, Mara, trataron de hacer todo lo posible para adquirir la madera que se haba baado en la sangre de la que tanto amaba. No es ilgico pensar que al final tuvieron xito en la obtencin de la Cruz de Jess. Hicieron lo mismo con la Sbana Santa y las otras vendas que encontraron en la tumba, cuando se confirm la noticia de la resurreccin. Esta tela se haba puesto en contacto con el cuerpo de Cristo, y habra permanecido en la casa de Mara, como un recuerdo. A medida que pasaban los das, y el misterio de la resurreccin surgieron en toda su maravillosa gloria, con los diversos aspectos del Salvador, estos objetos se transformaron en recuerdos de dolor y muerte en smbolos de esperanza, la exaltacin y la vida. Su conservacin para las generaciones futuras se convirti en una nueva responsabilidad, a fin de preservar la documentacin de los ms grandes eventos que han ocurrido en la historia del mundo. Desde los primeros das, por lo tanto, las reliquias de la Cruz y otros relacionados con la Pasin de Cristo, se convirtieron en los artculos ms valiosos para los seguidores de Jess. Como resultado, se convirtieron en los objetos ms odiados por los enemigos de los cristianos y por lo tanto su conservacin, durante el perodo de persecucin, no fue fcil. El sudario y las vendas se llevaron fcilmente de un lugar a otro, pero la Cruz era voluminoso y por lo que probablemente se rompi en pedazos y ocultos. El perodo de la persecucin de los primeros cristianos dur tres siglos, hasta que Constantino el Grande (288-337), ser emperador. Constantino tuvo un sueo. Vio la cruz cristiana que brilla por encima del sol y junto a l estaba escrito, en este signo, vencers.

Relic of the True Cross

l orden el desmantelamiento del templo de Venus, que se haba construido en Jerusaln sobre la Tumba de Cristo y en su lugar orden la construccin de una gran iglesia cristiana llamada "Anastasis" (Cueva del Santo Sepulcro o tumba). Tambin orden la construccin de una iglesia en el Glgota, el lugar donde Jess fue crucificado, llamado Martyrion (lugar de la crucifixin). Le dio a su propia madre, la reina Helena, una devota cristiana, el trabajo de supervisin de la construccin de las dos iglesias y de buscar la Cruz en la que Jesucristo muri. Helena encontr y otras preciosas reliquias. Tambin encontr el pequeo letrero en el cual fue escrito el motivo de la condena de Jess y algunos de los clavos utilizados en la crucifixin. Estos estaban escondidos en el fondo de una cisterna, no lejos de la tumba, todava en la tierra que era propiedad de Jos de Arimatea, el hombre que prest la tumba de los apstoles para que pudieran enterrar el cuerpo de su amo.

Readings for the Week

Monday: 1 Tm 2:1-8 Ps 28:2, 7-9 Lk 7:1-10 Tuesday: 1 Tm 3:1-13 Ps 101:1-3, 5-6 Lk 7:11-17 Wednesday: 1 Tm 3:14-16 Ps 111:1-6 Lk 7:31-35 Thursday: 1 Tm 4:12-16 Ps 111:7-10 Lk 7:36-50 Friday : 1 Tm 6:2c-12 Ps 49:6-10, 17-20 Lk 8:1-3 Saturday: Eph 4:1-7, 11-13 Ps 19:2-5 Mt 9:9-13 Sunday: Am 8:4-7 Ps 113:1-2, 4-8 1 Tm 2:1-8 Lk 16:1-13

Mass Intentions for the Week

Saturday, September 14
8:30 a.m. Martha Lansdowne (St. John the Baptist)
Vigil for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 p.m. James Knox (Grace Knox) Selene Miller (St. John the Baptist Book Club) Dina ORourke (George & Lita Sarlitto) Rudy Wilke (Rita Wilke) Rowland Morken (John & Mary Karwoski) Katherine R. Brennan (Joe & Rita Grabowski) Loretta & Ralph Cargo (100 years) (The Cargo Boys)

Gather the Children Ministry

is looking for a few good people (men, women, and teens, at least 11 years old) Volunteer Opportunities: Minister of the Word-Proclaims the Gospel and leads reflection Music Minister-both cantors and accompanists needed Teen Lector-Reads First Reading Environment Minister-Arranges worship space prior to and after 9:30 Mass Coordinator-Schedules Ministers, etc., for each week There are openings in all positions! If willing to give your time... once a month, please call: Religious Education Office 630-682-4400 X 613, or Kara Ladd, 630-876-4534 (call or text)

Help Wanted

Sunday, September 15, The 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 a.m. Father Marty Kirk (Chuck & Lois Kirk) 9:30 a.m. Toni Lawrentz (Ron Lawrentz) 11:30 a.m. Mass for the Parishioners 1:30 p.m. Florian Roman (Joe & Kathy Kregul) Bruce K. Lemon (Joe & Kathy Kregul) Jim Griest (Ann Larson) Michael Sitarz (Jack & Dorothy Aylward) Loretta & Ralph Cargo (100 years) (Father Tom Cargo) Jesus, Teresa & Saul Perez (David & JoseFina

Monday, September 16
Dorothy Aylward)

Perez Family)

7:30 a.m. The Deceased Members of the Aylward Family (Jack &

Tuesday, September 17
7:30 a.m. Joseph, Timothy & Randy Lambert (Rose Marie Lambert)

Wednesday, September 18
7:30 a.m. Joyce Milder (The Bill Shields Family) 1:40 p.m. School Mass Loretta & Ralph Cargo (Father Tom Cargo)

Thursday, September 19
7:30 a.m. Sean Maree (Margaret & Kevin Walsh)

Monsignor Vincent Cloos

Tuition Assistance Fund
Our Parish has a Tuition Assistance Fund named in honor of our beloved former pastor, Monsignor Vincent Cloos, who loved dearly our school and all the children who attended. Families who qualify to be recipients of funds for tuition assistance must be parishioners of St. John the Baptist Parish and attend church at St. Johns weekly. Donations may be given in Honor of, or in Memory of, a loved one, and, from a donor or from anonymous. Please indicate your preferences concerning the aforementioned when you make your donation to the Monsignor Vincent Cloos Tuition Assistance fund. Thank you to the anonymous donor who generously gave $2,000 within the last month!

Friday, September 20
7:30 a.m. Joyce Milder (Joe & Rose Szczepaniak)

Saturday, September 21
8:30 a.m. Deacon Don Mathieu (Jack & Dorothy Aylward)
Vigil for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 p.m. Terry Rieck (Donna Rieck) George Sarlitto, Sr. (George & Lita Sarlitto) Jerome Kliebhan (Marge Kliebhan) Harold J. Muehlfelt (SJB) Father Francis McDonald (SJB) Eugene & Joan Rome (Carl Rome)

Sunday, September 22, The 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 a.m. Michael David Shee (SJB) 9:30 a.m. Toni Lawrentz (Ron Lawrentz) 11:30 a.m. Joyce Milder (The Towne Family) 1:30 p.m. Por Todos los Parroquianos de San Juan Bautista

Our Sanctuary Lamps

This Week Burn in Memory/Honor of:

If you would like to request a sanctuary lamp to burn in memory of a loved one, please contact the parish office. The cost is five dollars per week.

Old Chapel James Knox New Church For Peace in Syria

Please pray for our sick

Harold Bingo Besch James Bestler Margaret Birt Brian Burke Josephine Calalbrese Lisa Cicero Kathy Connor Jewel Ann Curtis Patricia Dahleen Joann Eggebrecht Patrocinia Fernandez Gregory Figiel John Flanigan, Jr. Tom Flynn Gary Gillmeister Joe Grabowski Dawn Grant Destin Green Jennifer Hammerschmidt Rich Harwood John Heitzler Joy Henczel Tom Janczy Bill Johnson Carter Kettner Sophie Kohut Frank Krause Korrin Kupris Kara Ladd Rose Marie Lambert John Lechowicz Deloris Lewandowski Nancy Liden Laurie Linke Sandra Linke Beth Majerczyk Ursula Makowijczuk John Maltese Linda Marczewski Jan Masters Marcy Morken Peggy Murphy Becky Neal Johnny Neal Alex Novak Lesley (Tobin) Nygaard Joan Pacer Judy Pakula Josie Pasciak Bane Petrov Cathy Enders Poss Elly Ransum Mary Rauch Alicia Ricciardi Cooper Rojas Katherine Rose Casmir Ruta Lillian Salek George Sarlitto Nathan Schram Sven Segerlund Bea Serwach Carolyn Sesvold John Shannon Cathy Slipkevych Rosemary Sumang Mary Tarchala Virg Tobin Emily Vanco Paul Vasich William White Lexie Youngberg Larry Zengri

40 DAYS FOR LIFE "to change a heart and to save a heart"

Who: "Because you were there, I changed my mind. I was looking for a sign from God" ..... and Baby David was born. We who stand in prayer vigil can be that sign from God. What: 40 DAYS FOR LIFE is a peaceful inter-faith prayer campaign to end abortion. Our presence in prayer (vigil) outside the abortion facility, prayers at Mass, Rosary, Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Prayer at Adoration, at daily prayer times, a fast from a certain food or TV show When: September 25 -- November 3 -- daily, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. St. John the Baptist Parish prayer vigil commitment day: Tuesday. Select a one hour prayer slot and make a difference: 10 a.m.--11 a.m., / 11 a.m.--12 Noon / 12 Noon--1 p.m. (or go to http://www.40daysforlife.com/glenellyn to sign up for a different day/time) Kick-off Rally Wed., Sept. 25, 7:30 p.m. outside Aanchor Health Center. Confirmed speakers: Bishop Joseph Siegel of the Diocese of Joliet, and other religious leaders Where: Aanchor Health Center, 1186 Roosevelt Rd., Glen Ellyn, IL, the abortion facility nearest our parish SIGN-UP SUNDAY NEXT WEEKEND, SEPTEMBER 22, IN THE NARTHEX, FOLLOWING ALL MASSES An important component during 40 DAYS FOR LIFE is our PRESENCE in prayer (vigil) outside the clinic where the abortions take place. Please SIGN UP after Masses in the Narthex next weekend TO PRAY FOR ONE HOUR with St. John's parishioners on one or more Tuesdays in October from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m.--12 Noon, or from 12 Noon--1:00 p.m. outside the abortion facility nearest our parish, Aanchor Health Center, at 1186 Roosevelt Rd., Glen Ellyn, IL SELECT A ONEHOUR PRAYER TIME on a specific Tuesday or each Tuesday of the prayer campaign, October 1, 8, 15, 22, and/or Oct. 29. Our prayer will save babies' lives, and their parents from lives of regret. Please encourage your family, friends, groups/ organizations/clubs to take part in 40 DAYS OF PRAYER FOR LIFE. Learn more at http://www.40daysforlife.com/glenellyn or http://www.facebook.com/glenellynfortydaysforlife Glen Ellyn coordinator-- Ava Voissem, 630-740-6681, parish coordinators: Joe and Rita Grabowski--630-665-9554.

Please join us on September 18, 2013 at 7 PM to discuss Dearie by: Bob Spitz. We will meet at Paula Winterhalders. Contact Kara Ladd at kedrok99@att.net or 630-876-4534 for directions or questions.

Everything and a Book Club, Too!

St. John the Baptist Homeless Ministry Presents . . .

Will Rogers, An American Original

Saturday, September 28 at 8:00 p.m.
St. Johns New Church

$20 for adults, $5 for students

This tour de force performance written and performed by Jeffnominated actor, Kevin McKillip, brings to life the renowned author and humorist, Will Rogers. At the time of his death in 1935, Rogers, the Cowboy Philosopher, hosted the most popular radio show in America, had a daily column published in 400 newspapers, and was the #1 box office star in Hollywood. Wills folksy observations on government, the economy and society are as timely today as ever. The net proceeds of this onenight performance will exclusively benefit St. Johns Homeless Ministry.

Tickets will be on sale after all Masses, Sept. 14/15 & 21/22. Or, contact Rick Loechl at 630-222-5455 or rloechl@prodigy.net

We are ever grateful for your loving generosity and sharing in the Ministries of Serving the Lord here at St. John the Baptist.

Sacrificial Giving
Parish Collections

Welcome to Our Newly Baptized! September 1, 2013 Carly Rose Clemens

Daughter of Sandi and Derek Clemens

August 11.$20,736.78 August 18.$21,757.00 August 25.$20,502.66 September 1$23,701.45

Autumn Marie Cox

Daughter of Richard Temes and Lisa Pavliny

The Lord Loves a Cheerful Giver!

(2 Corinthians 7:7)

Summer Lilly Temes

Daughter of Richard Temes and Lisa Pavliny

Our weekly spending is currently at $26,312 for the new fiscal year. We need your support to help us reach our weekly needs. Please consider increasing your donation to help us. Thank you.

Jackson Lawrence Wilhoit

Son of Erin Kirby and Justin Wilhoit CATHOLICS FOR LIFE
MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND PRAY THE ROSARY WITH FELLOW PARISHIONERS EVERY SUNDAY FOLLOWING 7:30 A.M. MASS "The Rosary has accompanied me in moments of joy and in moments of difficulty. To it I have entrusted any number of concerns; in it I have always found comfort." -- Blessed Pope John Paul II Come to pray the Holy Rosary at St. John the Baptist Church following 7:30 a.m. Mass on Sundays. The Rosary will begin at about 8:30 a.m. in the church, offered for these special intentions: 1) to bring an end to the practice and legality of abortion, 2) for freedom of the Church and Catholic peoples to practice their faith without government interference, 3) for law and public policy to sustain recognition of marriage as between one man and one woman. The Rosary will also include your personal intentions and for all in our parish. Prayer changes things. Please come. All are welcome. The SERRA Club of DuPage, a national organization supporting vocations to the priesthood and religious life, invites you to join them on Monday, September 16, 2013 at Christ the King Parish, 1501 South Main St., Lombard. The evening will begin at 6:00 p.m. with rosary and Mass in the church. Dinner will follow in the Parish Center. At the dinner, Michael Hoyt, Director of Religious Education and Youth Ministry for the Diocese of Joliet for the past 8 years, will be the guest speaker. Michael studied with the Legionnaires of Christ and ministered to the needy in Boliva for three years. To find out more about SERRA or to make a reservation for the dinner, please contact Joann Carr at 630-665-0994 or carrgeojo@gmail.com

Confession Schedule Horario de Confesiones

Saturday, September 14, 2013 3:30 p.m., Fr Tomy Saturday, September 21, 2013 3:30 p.m., Fr Tom Mass Music Schedule for September
Sat., 5:00 p.m.-Contemporary Ensemble Sunday, 7:30 a.m.-Classic Ensemble Sunday, 9:30 a.m.-Adult Choir

Donut Sunday! New Parishioner Sign-Up! After the 7:30 and 9:30 a.m. Masses Sunday, September 22

We congratulate

Gina Severino and Dr. Robert Sierszulski

who celebrated the Sacrament of Marriage on Saturday, September 7, 2013 Best Wishes, Gina and Robert!

Please keep in your prayers our Seminarians from our Parish who are studying for the Priesthood: Shaun Cieslik & James Malik & Bill Burke

Special Needs
Do you have a special needs child? Would you be interested in faith formation for them? A team of dedicated volunteers has been working together to offer a program to any interested family. For details, call St. Johns Religious Education Office at 630-682-4400 x 613.
Calendar for Youth Ministry This Fall
A Letter to Preschool Moms & Dads Dear Moms & Dads of Preschoolers, Youve selected a preschool for your child; they are signed up for soccer or baseball. These take care of their physical and intellectual development, but how about your childs spiritual development? Do you want your child to learn more about God, their faith? WE CAN HELP! St. John the Baptist Church offers Preschool Religious Education each Sunday morning during the 9:30 a.m. Mass through the school year. It is held in Sebahar Hall which is right below our New Church. Our program includes stories, crafts, games and songs, all with the goal of sharing our Catholic Faith with your child. It is staffed by adults and teens that have a passion for sharing their faith with preschool children. There are two ways to register: Two Sundays, September 15 or September 22, after the 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Masses in Sebahar Hall Or, email Sundaymorningpreschool@yahoo.com

All meetings are at 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Youth Ministry Room above the garages in the parish office building. Questions about our meetings or our service outings? Contact Chris Strong at chriss@stjohnwinfield.org

September 22 Sunday, October 6 Sunday, October 20-

Sunday, December 1-

Halloween Outing at Sonny Acres Sunday, November 3 Sunday, November 17

Beginning of Christmas Meetings Sunday, December 15-More Christmas! Sunday, January 5 Sunday, January 19

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.
Thank you! John Otto, President, St. Vincent de Paul Society

Faith Education For Inspired Adults These are open classes offered to any adult of any faith or church. The purpose is to inspire your faith and inform it in ways that are exciting. All classes are in Sebahar Hall at 7 p.m. on Thursdays unless otherwise noted. The Greatest Hits of Genesis- September 19th- This is a class that explains Genesis in one hour introducing the main points and people. Need a Little Wisdom and a Splash of Proverbs-September 26th- Neither of these books are in Protestant Bibles. Come discover the great intelligence found in these ancient books. Do you know Deuteronomy? October 3rd- This book has Moses talking to his followers after the Exodus and just about to cross into the homeland of Israel. What did Moses have to say to his followers? Mark the First Gospel- October 10th- Who wrote the first Gospel and what is unique to this Gospel? This is a great class to learn the basics of the New Testament for beginners. Paul Texts the Corinthians- October 17th- Paul writes one of the most inspiring definitions of what a church should be in this great letter to a fledgling church. The 16th Century and Its History- Nov. 7th- In this Century you have Martin Luther, John Calvin, John Knox, Henry the VIII, The Borgias and Ulrich Zwingli. This century shaped religion for the entire world for the next 5 centuries Catholicism and Mexico -Nov. 14th- What is unique in the traditions of Catholicism and Mexico? Our Lady of Guadalupe and the Christero wars are examples of the topics.

Youre invited!
What? Fun, Learning and Music at

St. John the Baptist Catholic School invites you to be a part of

TRIVIA NIGHT 2013

The event will be held on

Gather the Children

Who? All children, grades K-4 (Pre-school accompanied by a parent) Where? Chapel (Dismissed from Church before Liturgy of the Word, return to Church for Liturgy of Eucharist) When? Every Sunday during 9:30 Mass, starting September 8 Volunteers are always appreciated! Questions or to help? Contact Kara Ladd at 630-876-4534 (call or text) kedrok99@att.net

Saturday, September 21, 2013

in Sebahar Hall Check-in is at 7:00 p.m. and the game begins at 7:30 p.m. Entry fee is $25 per person, payable at the door Proceeds from this event go toward the St. John the Baptist Wildcat Athletic Program

St. John the Baptist Grade School Masses

This year our grade school Masses are held on Wednesdays at 1:40 p.m. We are doing this for several reasons: so parents who arrive early to pick up their children may be able to join us, as well as optimum learning time for children is in the morning and we wish to give our grade school children the best to facilitate their learning. This year when we do not have a Key Liturgical Feast we will be focusing on our patron, St. John the Baptist, in scripture, as our Diocese is also focusing on Saints this year. We would also like to extend an invitation to all parishioners to join our grade school children in the Holy Eucharist.

What is Ministry of the Word with Children?

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS

Ministry of the Word with Children at St. Johns is commonly referred to as Gather the Children. This ministry, normally offered during the 9:30 Mass, allows children in Kindergarten through 5th grade the opportunity to hear the Readings for the Liturgy, Liturgy of the Word, in a language they understand. Gather the Children will be back soon and better than ever when the chapel is re-opened. We are looking for a few new helpers. Please consider volunteering for one of the following positions: Minister of the Word: Adults read the gospel and ask the children the question What did you hear? Together they discover what God is asking of them and plan an action for the next week. This is done in a question and answer format. Teen Reader: Teens (10-???) Read the first reading for that Liturgy (Mass) Music Ministers: Adults or Teens enhance the ministry of readings with voice or musical instruments If you have any questions about Gather the Children or you are interested in helping, please call Kara Ladd at 630-876-4534.

Protecting Gods Children Seminar

Tuesday, September 17, 2013 Sebahar Hall 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.
Anyone who volunteers to help in the school and religious education program or who works with children in any setting is required by the Diocese of Joliet to attend a Protecting Gods Children seminar. There is no charge for the seminar, but please register by calling the parish secretary, 630-668-0918, ext. 600. Put on Christ! in your life, and you will find a friend in whom you can always trust; put on Christ and you will see the wings of hope spreading and letting you journey with joy towards the future; put on Christ and your life will be full of his love; it will be a fruitful life. ~Pope Francis, World Youth Day, Rio, 2013

Market Day is Saturday, September 28 8:00 a.m.-8:45 a.m.

Order forms are available in the kiosk in the rear of the Church or in the parish office. Orders may be left in the parish office by noon on Friday, September 20, or placed in the collection basket. On-line ordering may be done at www.marketday.com until 11:00 p.m. CST, Wednesday, September 25 at 11:00 p.m. CST.

The Flu Season is Coming! Flu Shots Available after Masses

For your convenience, Walgreens staff will be at St. Johns in the back of the chapel on Sunday, September 15 and Sunday, September 29 following the 7:30, 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Masses to administer flu shots to anyone wishing to get their flu shot for the coming season. Payment can be cash, check or credit card. Medicare will be billed.
The Traveling Madonna of St. Johns The Traveling Madonna is a ministry which seeks to promote the Holy Rosary. We are looking for families to accept the Statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary into their home for one week. A Knight will bring the statue to your home and if desired, pray the Rosary with your family. A Knight will return the following Saturday to pick up the statue. If you are interested in becoming a host of the Traveling Madonna please contact: Vince Kelley, 630-293-4541, Knights of Columbus

St. John the Baptist Council of Catholic Women

Affiliated with the National Council of Catholic Women

Dear Women of the Parish:

Annual Holiday Fair

HOLIDAY FAIR will take place in a few weeks and CCW is in need of items for our annual event coming up the weekend of October 12-13. Anyone who enjoys making crafts or other hand made goods is encouraged to make a donation for our Craft area. Gently used jewelry and religious goods are greatly appreciated. Additionally we will be having our This and That tables and will need donations of items in good condition, such as house wares, decorative accessories, paintings, toys, and books. We cannot accept clothing, furniture or electronic items. Have you ever received a gift and cant return it? Donate it! We will be able to accept donations after September 20th. Put them in a bag or container marked CCW and drop off in the vestibule of the Church office. Back by popular demand is our fabulous BEAN SOUP MIX! The package contains all the mixed beans and seasonings to make a healthy and delicious pot of soup for only $4.50! We are taking pre-orders up until September 21st, so put your order in today by calling Harriett Kunesh at 630-682-1218. If you have any questions or need information about this annual event, contact: Cecily at 630-665-5946 or Sheila at 630-668-2494 .

Everyone is invited to the 96th Anniversary Mass Our Lady of Fatima Sunday, October 13, 2013 at 2:15 p.m. at Holy Name Cathedral 800 North State St., Chicago, Illinois The Most Reverend Joseph M. Seigel, Auxiliary Bishop of Joliet Diocese will celebrate the Mass

Come Join Saint Johns

Handbell Choir!
The Handbell Choir has begun rehearsals and if you can
read music, wed love to show you how to play handbells. Rehearsals are at 7:00 p.m. on Thursdays in the Church. We ring two Masses, alternating between the 5:00 p.m. and the 11:30 a.m. For more information, please call Joyce Schram at:

Young at Hearts is BACK. We will have our luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 18th in Sebahar Hall at 11:30 am. Our theme is the FINAL SUMMER PICNIC FLING. Our menu will consist of Homemade Pulled Pork, Cole Slaw, Pasta Salad, Fresh Corn on the Cob and Baked Beans. If you are able and want to bring a dish to share, please consider an appetizer, side or dessert. All seniors 55 and older are invited to come and share a delicious meal, have fun with old friends or meet new ones. If you have any questions, please call Joann Busch at 630-668-0210. Looking forward to seeing all of you on the 15th.

YOUNG AT HEARTS

630-665-2434.
Come Join the Adult Choir!
The Adult Choir has begun rehearsals and we would like to encourage you to come and join us. If you are in high school, we would like to invite you to investigate singing with the choir. Rehearsals are held on Wednesday evenings at 8 p.m. and the Choir will be singing at the 9:30 Mass on Sundays in September. If you would like more information, please contact Adrienne Rose at 630-653-1489. We are a super group of parishioners!

Youth Ministry (High School)

For information, contact Chris Strong at chriss@stjohnwinfield.org

Having 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. Call the parish office at 630-6680918, ext. 600, and set a time to come in BEFORE your surgery for anointing.

All meetings are 6:30p-8p in the Youth Ministry Center above the garages at the parish offices. Upcoming meetings: 9/22; 10/6; 10/20

Hospital Visits
Our priests are available to make hospital visits. Because of HIPAA Laws the Hospital does not notify churches when parishioners are there. Please notify the Saint Johns Parish Office when a loved one is there giving us the name and room number. We want to do our best to minister to all the Hospitalized!

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 attending church every Sunday.

Please Pray for those who defend our Nation, those who serve in Active Duty
Pvt James Luigi Akin A1C Francis Beifuss Lt John Berg Sgt Melissa Brooker Lt Deandra Carbone CMR Nicholas Carbone Pvt Timothy Conley Sgt Andrew Fairbairn Pv2 Nicholas Gorman Sgt Pamela Gray A1C Seth Kelley PFC David Lawless Senior Airman Felicia K. McDonald GSMC (SW/SS) Timothy A. Newell ABHAA Sean Phillips Lt Col George Pohlmann A1C Alejandro Luis Sanchez AN Michael Schieve Captain Jim Smolucha Captain Mike Smolucha SPC Thomas Stanhope SSgt Mark Trygar SrA Sarah Trygar ABHAA Robert Twohill

Prayers of the Faithful

If you or someone in your family is sick and would like to be mentioned in the Prayers of the Faithful, please call the parish secretary at 630-6680918, ext. 600, to add your name to the list.

Homebound
Parishioners who are homebound and wish 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.

Lost and Found

Please check the Lost and Found basket in the entry way to the parish office.

Attention All Ministers

Going Away to College?
Anyone who has a child who will be going away to college and is currently being scheduled on the Ministry Schedule should call the parish office, 630-668-0918, ext 600, or email aarons@stjohnwinfield.org. Also, any altar server, Eucharistic minister, lector or greeter who has a change in their preferred schedule. should contact the same number or email. Position Available: Saints Peter and Paul Parish is seeking to fill a part-time, non-benefited position for the Sacred Music Director as administrative support. See http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/ hr/employment.asp for details.

Parish Calendar
Please see the on line calendar at: www.stjohnwinfield.org or on the kiosk of the narthex of the Church.

Bulletin Articles
Submissions are due by noon on Thurs., 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). Include the name and phone number of the person submitting the article. Please email as an attachment using Microsoft Word or Publisher, please do not include article in the body of the email. Email to: jenniferk@stjohnwinfield.org or rosab@stjohnwinfield.org.

Catholic Inquiry
Anyone interested in becoming Catholic, please call the parish office for information: 630-668-0918, ext. 600.

Help Our School Clip Box Tops!

Please drop off your clipped Box Tops in the entryway to the parish office. There is always a collection box there. All profits are benefitting programs for St. John the Baptist school. Questions, contact Robin Hafertepe at: hafertepes1424@yahoo.com Thank you!

Pulpit Announcements
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. The parish office has final approval on all bulletin articles and pulpit announcements.

Visit Our Parish Website,

www.stjohnwinfield.org for: Copy of the bulletin Ministries Schedule

Bulletin Advertiser of the Week:

James Lehnert, DDS General Dentistry

Please support those who help us finance our Bulletin through their weekly advertisements!

Tutors Needed for 1st-8th Grade Volunteers are needed to help children in First Grade through Eighth Grade who are struggling in school. Please call Tom Masterson at: 630-653-4818

Mass Intention Book for 2014 is now open.

Parish Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Grade School Mass Wed. 1:40 pm

Holy Days of Obligation, All Souls & Ash Wednesday To be announced with each Special Day Eucharistic Adoration ~ Tues. from 8 a.m. - Wed 7:15 a.m. & First Fridays - 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Baptisms
1st Sunday of the Month First Baptism Rituals starting at the 11:30 a.m. Mass. Parents and god-parents are encouraged to attend Baptism Preparation Classes several months before your baby is born. Godparents are to be practicing Catholics!

Weddings
Spiritual Preparation begins at least SIX MONTHS in advance. Please do not make reservations until you meet with a priest.

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Confesiones los Sbados 3:30-4:30 pm Bautizos Las Platicas Pre-bautismales son requeridas antes de fijar la fecha del Bautismo. Favor de inscribirse con dos a tres meses de anticipo. Bautizos normalmente 4 Domingo del Mes Bodas Preparacin Espiritual empieza por lo menos con SEIS MESES de anticipo. No haga preparaciones para su Celebracin antes de reunirse con el prroco. Adoracin del Santsimo los Martes 8 am a Mircoles 7:15 am

Requisitos Sacramentales

Sacramento de los Enfermos y Visitas de la Comunin: Llame a la oficina Quince Aos y Presentaciones Llame a la oficina de la Secretaria Hispana. Quince Aeras necesitan ser miembros de la Parroquia y cumplieron Educacin Religiosa de 7 y 8 grados. Secretaria Hispana Para hablar con la secretaria hispana, llame al Rosa Benavides, extensin 601 Lunes, Martes y Jueves 8:00 AM a 2:00 PM, o Mirella Hernndez, extensin 601 Sbados 9:00 am a 11:00 am

BULLETIN NUMBER: 339 CHURCH NAME & ADDRESS: St. John the Baptist 233 Church Street Winfield, IL 60190 PHONE: 630-668-0918, ext. 600 or 601 CONTACT PERSON Jennifer Kurtyka Rosa Benavides

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SUNDAY DATE OF BULLETIN: September 15, 2013, 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Please increase our bulletins to 850 bulletins. Thank you!