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St. Francis of Assisi Parish
1501 W. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook, IL 60490 /630-759-7588 /Fax 630-759-5257 /www.stfrancisbb.org
Parish Mission Statement Weekend Mass Schedule
St. Francis of Assisi, a welcoming, friendly and culturally Saturday, 5:00 PM
diverse Catholic faith community, celebrates and shares
the love of Jesus Christ. Sunday
8:00 A.M., 10:00 A.M. & 12:00 P.M.
Daily Mass & Facility Schedule
Monday, June 28, 2021 Saturday, July 3, 2021
St. Irenaeus St. Thomas; First Saturday
Gn 18:16-33; Ps 103:1b-4, 8-11; Mt 8:18-22 Eph 2:19-22; Ps 117:1bc-2; Jn 20:24-29
9:00 AM Special Intention
5:00 PM John Payne (Carol Milhous)
Tuesday, June 29, 2021 Roscoe James Collins
SS. Peter & Paul (Deacon Mike & Maggie McGuire)
Acts 12:1-11; Ps 34:2-9; 2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18; Mt 16:13-19 Jim Singer (KC Council #11092)
9:00 AM George VerSchave (June VerSchave) Bonifacio Nino (Mempin Family)
Wednesday, June 30, 2021 1:00 PM Deacon Gerrie—Barrera Baptism—
The First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church SFR
Gn 21:5, 8-20a; Ps 34:7-8, 10-13; Mt 8:28-34
9:00 AM Lucina Go (Garcia Family) 2:00 PM Flood/Kotha Wedding—Church
Thursday, July 1, 2021 5:00 PM SVdP Clothing Drive—Truck in Lot
St. Junipero Serra
Gn 22:1b-19; Ps 115:1-6, 8-9; Mt 9:1-8
9:00 AM Special Intention Sunday, July 4, 2021
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time; Independence Day
Friday, July 2, 2021 Ez 2:2-5; Ps 123:1-4; 2 Cor 12:7-10;Mk 6:1-6a
First Friday
Gn 23:1-4, 19; 24:1-8, 62-67; Ps 106:1b-5; Mt 9:9-13 8:00 AM Petronella Puishis (Diane Maezes)
9:00 AM Intentions of Willie Lavelle
(Pat & Deb Sweeney) 10:00 AM Dan Sheehan (Nancy Yeadon)
Gloria Hull (Richard Grill, Jr)
3:00 PM Flood/Kotha Wedding Rehearsal— Jo-Nell Martin (Richard Grill, Jr)
Church
12:00 PM Parishioners
1:30 PM No Baptisms
3:00 PM No Baptisms
BULLETIN SUBMISSION DEADLINES
Bulletin Date Deadline Date
July 11 June 30
July 18 July 7
July 25 July 14
From the Pastor
Dear Parishioners:
On June 27, 1794 during the French Revolution, Blessed Madeleine Fontaine and 3 other Sisters went
to the guillotine while singing “Ave Maria Stella.” Blessed Madeleine, as she was about to die,
proclaimed to the crowd, “Listen Christians! We are the last victims. The persecution is going to stop.
The gallows will be destroyed. The altars of Jesus will rise again gloriously.”
June 28th we remember St. Irenaeus, Bishop of Smyrna, who was martyred around 202. He was the
first to provide a coherent rationale for a Christian Bible, including New and Old Testaments. The first
to offer a comprehensive account of belief in God’s universal providential and redemptive salvation.
Also on that day, we remember St. John Southworth who was executed on June 28, 1654 in England. He was
canonized by Pope Paul VI in 1970 as one of the 40 Martyrs of England and Wales.
June 29th is the Feast of Saints Peter & Paul. Peter died in 64 under Nero. He was a fisherman and leader of the
Apostles. Paul was also martyred in Rome in 67; a Pharisee who became the “Apostle to the Gentiles.” Both are
principal Patrons of Rome.
June 30th is the feast of the First Martyrs of the Church. Many Christians were tortured, crucified and burned alive by
Nero in 64.
June 30th we remember Venerable Pierre Toussaint. He was a freed slave from Haiti. Throughout his life he gained a
reputation for saintliness and charity in New York City. He built shelters for orphans and an employment agency. He
helped slaves procure freedom. He was instrumental in building the Old St. Patrick’s Cathedral. He died on June 30,
1853. He said, “I have never been a slave to any man or woman but I am a servant of the Almighty God who made us
all. When one of his children is in need, I am glad to be His slave.”
Our Parish was officially established on July 1, 1980. Please continue to pray for all parishioners whether living or
deceased.
July 1st is the Feast of St. Junipero Serra who lived from 1713 to 1784. He was a Franciscan Missionary from Majorca,
Spain. He established 9 of the California Mission Churches. He is recognized as a builder of the State of California. He
was, as St. John Paull II said, “...an exemplary model of selfless evangelizer.” He tried to protect the native population
from the injustices of colonial rule.
July 2nd is the First Friday of the Month. Please remember the 9 First Friday Devotions in honor of the Sacred Heart
and in reparation for sin.
July 3rd is the Feast of St. Thomas, whose doubting gave way to Faith when he saw the Risen Lord. He is associated
with the founding of the Church in south India, to this day called St. Thomas Catholics. He was martyred in the 1st
Century.
Yours in Christ,
Fr. Herb
Today is the Peter’s Pence Collection, a worldwide
collection that supports the activities of the Holy See
through which Pope Francis governs the Church and
exercises his charitable works. When used for charitable
outreach, funds from this collection help those most in
need. Take this opportunity to join with Pope Francis and
be a sign of mercy. Please be generous today. To donate
online, go here: https://www.givecentral.org/scpp21-v2.
For more information, visit http://www.peterspence.va/
en.html.
Mandatory Infant Baptism Classes For All Those in Need of Prayer
2021 Class Dates To De Determined Prayer is a powerful gift from God. Prayer can be used to
give praise, in thanksgiving, for forgiveness, for guidance
Baptism Schedule 2021: or when in need. Listed below are ways we are able to
July 11, 18 & 25—Open offer prayers for others:
August 8, 15 & 29—Open
Angelito Abalos Linda Hardin
August 1 & 22—Closed
Susan Allen Rich Hrycyk
September 5—No Baptisms;
Jane Auten James Kolbek
September 12, 19 & 26—Open
Joseph Bourand Vicki Magrady
Myles Carey Chito Manuel
Julie Colin Austin Murphy
The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on Sunday a
Lou Coson Peter Reyes
1:30pm.
Ruben Coson Barbara Stamps
Bill Dore Pat Sweeney
Please call Jo Ann at 630-759-7588 x108, to request a
Nancy Flees Cristina Tsui
baptismal date. *Infant” includes all children up to age 7. Yoly Fornillos Keith Whitemore
Michelle Gray Joseph Yuska
If your child is older than 7, and has not been baptized, Mary Groberski
please contact Liz Wagner, DRE, 630-759-7588 x109.
If you would like to add a family member who needs
prayer, or yourself, please call the Parish Office at
630-759-7588.
Prayer for Our Troops
Diocese of Joliet Vocation Calendar Lord, hold our troops in Your loving hands. Bless them
and their families for the selfless acts they do for us.
June 28: Fr. Dennis Lewandowski, Fr. John Lindsey
June 29: Dcns. Kenneth Kubica, Timothy Kueper, Robert Weekly Parish Stewardship
LaMotte, Charles Lane, Kurt Lange, Robert Larkin June 20, 2021
June 30: Fr. Anthony Kelpsas M.I.C., Fr. Piotr Lach Env. Amount Budget
M.I.C. Sunday Collection Regular 148 8,369.00
Sunday Collection On Line 150 6,025.50
July 1: Brs. Peter Tripp, Thomas Dominic Vance, Robert
Veselsky, John Vietoris FSC Total Sunday Collection 298 14,394.50 18,000.00
Debt Buster Regular 6 260.00
July 2: Seminarian Frank Perrotta Debt Buster On Line 16 610.00
July 3: Sr. Dorothy Birk OSF, Sr. Toby Marie Bonny OSF Total Debt Buster 22 870.00 965.00
Donations Regular 14 274.00
July 4: Sr. Alice Drewek OSF, Sr. Martha Friedman OSF Donations On Line 2 50.00
“She fell down before Jesus and told him the whole truth.” Total Donations 16 324.00 510.00
If you are considering a vocation to the priesthood, Religious Education Tuition 1 155.00
diaconate or consecrated life, contact the Diocese of Other Collections
Joliet Vocations Director, Fr. Steven Borello at 815-221-
6100. St. Vincent de Paul 10 350.00
Ministerial Collections 54 2,099.00
Total 64 2,449.00
The Sanctuary Presence Lamp, that burns to Total Collections 18,192.50
let us know of Jesus’ Presence in the
Most men work for degrees after their names. We work for one before
Tabernacle, will be lit for the intentions of any
our names: "ST." It takes a lifetime to attain it and you don't get your
parishioner or in memory of any of our diploma until you're dead.
deceased. The offering is $10.00 for one week,
Monday through Sunday.
Mother Angelica
The Lamp will burn for the Intentions of Greg & THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT
Sharon Gresik & Family the week of June 28th thru
PLEASE CONSIDER OUR E-GIVING PROGRAM
July 4th.
Requested by SFA Parish Staff Please contact Deb Blumenstein at 630 759 7588 or visit our website
www.stfrancisbb.org and click on the E-Giving tab. E-
Giving is a safe and secure system for your donations.
A Summer Prayer Part Time Youth Minister
Father, Creator of all, thank you for Summer! Thank you St. Francis of Assisi
for the warmth of the sun, and the increased daylight.
Thank you for the beauty I see all around me, and for the St. Francis of Assisi is seeking a part time Youth
opportunity to be outside and enjoy your creation. Thank Minister. The High School Youth Minister will design
you for the increased time I have to be with my friends and implement a high school youth ministry that helps
and family, and for the more casual pace, of the summer them grow in their relationship with Jesus and the
season. Church. The High School Youth Minister will also
provide a High School program for those who need to
Draw me closer to you this summer. Teach me how I can receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Communion
pray no matter where I am, or what I am doing. Warm my and Confirmation.
soul with awareness of your presence, and the light my
path with your word and counsel. As I enjoy your The High School Youth Minister will work collaboratively
creation, create in me a pure heart and a hunger and with the Parish Staff by attending weekly staff meetings
thirst for you. and the Parish Life Commission, as well as Sunday
—Author Unknown Masses.
The Youth Minister will work with the Director of Faith
Formation to encourage a “Family Centered—Parish
Supported” model of faith formation using social media
After the Saturday 5:00pm and to reach families and students.
the Sunday 8:00am Mass, join
the Knights of Columbus as they Qualifications:
lead the Pro-Life and Vocation Person must possess a Bachelor’s or a Master’s Degree
Rosary outside by the Blessed in Religious Studies, or a Pastoral Ministry or related
Virgin’s statue on the Northside of field with 1—2 years experience in Faith Formation.
the Church.
To Apply:
Please send resumé, cover letter, and contact
information with two references to the attention of Fr.
Herb Essig at frherb@stfrancisbb.org.
Welcome To Our Parish Community
Dr. Anissa Lambertino & Mr. Jaime Pimentel
Ms. Amanda Mojica Help Wanted—Ministers of Care
Qualifications: Practicing Catholic over age 21
Duties include bringing
13th Sunday in Ordinary Time Communion to residents and
27 June 2021 patients of local care facilities.
You will be a representative of St.
Wisdom 1:13-15; 2:23-24. Francis Parish keeping in contact
Psalm 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11, 12, 13. with the those who cannot come
2 Corinthians 8:7, 9, 13-15. Mark 5:21-43. to church. You will be trained and
commissioned to properly bring Communion in locations
Fear and Faith. Two stories today told by Saint Mark. away from church. Training provided.
Both start in fear. Fear by the woman touching Jesus’
cloak and making him unclean. Fear by Jairus over his Respond to pastoralcare@stfrancisbb.org or to the parish
dying daughter, who regrettably dies before Jesus gets to office at 630-759-7588
her. Jesus words to both: faith saves; have faith.
♦ What am willing to do in faith to get some needed
action, some blessed relief?
♦ How can I boldly be about asking God for what I
(think I) need?
♦ How can I comfort someone facing the death of one Vision Statement
they love?
Empowering our collective hearts, our
faith community becomes the answer to
what people are seeking. We envision
youthful energy, happiness, belonging
and vibrant celebrations.
Grant, we pray, O Lord our God, that we may be
sustained by the intercession of the blessed Apostles
GOD CALLING:
Peter and Paul, that, as through them you gave your An Invitation to Become Catholic
Church the foundations of her heavenly office, Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
so through them you may help her to eternal salvation.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and (RCIA)
reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for
ever and ever. St. Francis of Assisi will begin the RCIA Program (Rite of
Christian Initiation of Adults). RCIA is designed for those
Roman Missal, Collect for the Vigil Mass on the evening who are considering joining the Catholic Church.
of June 28
The program starts in September, meets weekly, and will
climax on April 16, 2022, at the Easter Vigil in full
communion with the Catholic Church by receiving the
Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, and
Eucharist). The Program includes instruction on:
♦ The Call to Holiness
♦ The Commandments
♦ Our Catholic Beliefs
♦ The Sacraments &
♦ The History of Catholicism
The Risen Christ with Sts. Peter and Paul. Photo:
Zvonimir Atletic/Shutterstock Please call Fr. Pat Murphy at
(630) 759-7588, ext. 103, if you
would like more information or
wish to enroll in this Adult
Formation Program for entering
the Catholic Faith.
The Biblical Institute of the Diocese of Joliet (BIDJ) is a 4
year program that meets weekly during the school year.
Students earn certificates in Basic Biblical Studies (2
years) and Advanced Biblical Studies (4 years). New
students starting Fall 2021 will meet virtually on
Thursdays, 7:00pm - 9:00pm. or Saturdays, 9:00am -
11:00am at Our Lady of Mercy Parish, Aurora.
**This year, Year 1 classes will be held virtually via
Zoom. All other classes are meeting in person,
unless the restrictions tighten. Then those classes
will meet via Zoom as well.
BIDJ 2021-2022
Dates: September, 2021 - May, 2022
Meets: weekly
$525 for program year
Program Coordinator: Joan Gorski
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Saints Peter & Paul, Apostles
Solemnity
29 June 2021
Acts 12:1-11. Psalm 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9.
2 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18. Matthew 16:13-19.
Belief. Peter blurts out what we profess in the
Creeds. Jesus is God’s only Begotten Son. Jesus is
the Christ, the promised Anointed One.
♦ How will I show belief in Christ today? What will I
say or not say, do or not do?
The National Conference for Single Catholics (NCSC), which takes place in a different part of the country each year,
will be held in Denver, CO, August 20th-22nd! This will be our fourth time holding it in Colorado. Our very first NCSC
was in Denver in 2005 and we are excited to be coming back for our 20th conference!
The conference is organized by Anastasia Northrop, a longtime promoter of John Paul II’s work and message. She has
taken to heart the Church’s call to a New Evangelization and ministers in particular to single Catholics. Her conferences
have been welcomed in twelve dioceses across the United States, with support from the local ordinaries and bishops of
neighboring dioceses. The conference normally draws 400-500+ attendees from over 40 states, as well as
internationally. It is being warmly welcomed by the Archdiocese of Denver and Archbishop Samuel Aquila.
Join hundreds of single Catholics from across the country at the 20th National Conference for Single Catholics - August
20th-22nd, 2021 at the Omni Interlocken hotel in Broomfield, CO. The weekend includes talks by dynamic speakers (Fr.
Nathan Cromly, Fr. Thomas Loya, Mary Beth Bonacci and others!) as well as music, social events, Mass, adoration,
opportunities for confession, fellowship, food and more. Register before July 5th to get the Early-Bird discount and
enter promo code: NCSC21 for an extra $20 off. Visit www.NationalCatholicSingles.com for more information and to
register. (Can’t find your question answered on the website? Call 512-766-5798.)
Project Rachel
The Diocese of Joliet welcomes and invites you to
return to wholeness following an abortion. It is not the
unforgivable sin. If you know of anyone suffering from
an abortion in the past, there is help a phone call away.
Urge them to make that call today. Strict confidentiality
is always observed. For more information please call
312-337-1962.
Project Rachel is a ministry of post-abortive healing
and reconciliation of the U.S. Conference of Catholic
Bishops. Please see www.hopeafterabortion.com for
more information.
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Sacrament of Marriage
Monday—Thursday 8:30 AM—4:30 PM Arrangements must be made with Father Herb or Father Pat at
Friday 8:30 AM—12:30 PM least six months in advance.
Pastoral Staff New Parishioners
Welcome to our Parish Family! Please register at St. Francis of
Rev. Herb Essig, Pastor, x105 Assisi Parish by: stopping at the parish office to pick up a form,
Rev. Patrick Murphy, Parochial Vicar, x103 registering at the parish website, or calling (630) 759-7588 to
request a registration form. Thank you!
Permanent Deacons Sacrament of Anoin ng of the Sick
John Blumenstein, jblumenstein@stfrancisbb.org Please call Fr. Herb or Fr. Pat if you want anointing at home or
Ray Hamilton, rhamilton@stfrancisbb.org after Mass. Because of HIPAA Privacy regulations, hospitals
can no longer contact the parish without family consent. When
Marco Lovero, mlovero@stfrancisbb.org
you are in the hospital and want someone from St. Francis to
Michael McGuire, mmcguire@stfrancisbb.org visit you or would like your name added to the Prayers of the
Gerrie Mempin, gmempin@stfrancisbb.org Faithful, your family should notify the Parish Office.
Tony Osei, tosei@stfrancisbb.org RCIA
(Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
Parish Staff All Catholics needing to complete their Sacraments and those
interested in finding out about the Catholic Faith are welcome to
Gregory Gresik, Pastoral Associate, x106 join. Please call the Parish Office and speak to Fr. Pat Murphy
ggresik@stfrancisbb.org for details.
Liz Wagner, Director of Faith Formation, x109
lwagner@stfrancisbb.org Communion for the Homebound
If you or a member of your household are unable to come to
April Johnson, Director of Liturgical Music & Liturgy, x120 church for weekend Mass we would be happy to bring
ajohnson@stfrancisbb.org Communion to you in your home. This may be for a short
period of time, e.g. for an illness or after surgery, or for an
Gerrie Mempin, Business Manager, x107 extended period of time. This service is available after the 8:15
gmempin@stfrancisbb.org and 10:00 Sunday Masses. To arrange for a visit please
contact the parish office at 630-759-7588 or email
Jo Ann Chamberlain, Parish Secretary, x108 pastoralcare@stfrancisbb.org
jchamberlain@stfrancisbb.org
Prayer Connec on
Deborah Blumenstein, Secretary/Bookkeeper, x101 If you have a serious Prayer request or if you need some extra
dblumenstein@stfrancisbb.org prayers said for your Special Intention, contact Elaine Klimek at
630-754-7331 or at elaineklimek@yahoo.com, or Lourdes
Singson at 630-853-5894.
Melissa Paz, Sunday Nursery Director
nursery@stfrancisbb.org St. Vincent de Paul
St. Vincent de Paul is always in need of clothing and household
St. Dominic School items, so please call 630-231-4658 for a home pick-up. You
can also drop clothing items only in the blue bin in the St.
420 E. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook, IL 60440 Francis Room. Call 630-293-9755 to donate a car.
Sr. Marie Isaac, Principal — Phone: 630-739-1633
Fax: 630-739-5989 Mass for the Shut-Ins
The St. Francis of Assisi televised Mass can be seen live on
Saturdays at 5:00pm via the St. Francis Facebook Live page.
Repor ng Sexual Abuse Saturday evening Mass will be available for viewing on Sunday
on YouTube by searching for st. francis of assisi 5 pm mass.
Anyone with reason to believe that a child has been abused or
is being abused should report their suspicions to civil
authorities. Contact: Illinois Department of Children and Family
Services: 1-800-252-2873 or local police.
The Diocese of Joliet Victim Assistance Coordinator is available
to help victims/survivors of child sexual abuse by a cleric,
employee or volunteer of the Catholic Church. The Victim Please remember St. Francis of
Assistance Coordinator will report to Bishop Conlon and Assisi Parish in your estate planning.
coordinate efforts of pastoral support and outreach to assist in
the healing process. The Victim Assistance Coordinator can
also assist in making a report to civil authorities. Contact the
Diocese of Joliet Victim Assistance Coordinator at 1-815-263- The Automated External Defibrillator (AED ) is located in
6467. the Narthex on the wall next to the St. Anne statue.You can also read
