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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, October 4, 2021 Saturday, October 9, 2021
St. Francis of Assisi St. Denis and Companions; St. John Leonardi
Jon 1:1 — 2:2, 11; Jon 2:3-5, 8; Lk 10:25-37 Jl 4:12-21; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Lk 11:27-28
9:00 AM Mary Ann Sweeney
(Pat & Deb Sweeney) 5:00 PM James R. Fleming, Sr. (Connie Fleming)
Josephine Richards
9:30-10:30 AM Adoration—Church (Ron & Pat Richards)
6:30 PM RCIA—Bride’s Room Robert Baltrum (St. Francis of Assisi)
Tuesday, October 5, 2021 2:00 PM Thomas & Victoria Ruiz Vow Renewal—
Bl. Francis Xavier Seelos Church
Jon 3:1-10; Ps 130:1b-4ab, 7-8; Lk 10:38-42
9:00 AM Theresa & Robert Carey Sunday, October 10, 2021
(Pat & Deb Sweeney) Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Wis 7:7-11; Ps 90:12-17; Heb 4:12-13; Mk 10:17-30
9:30-10:30 AM Adoration—Church [17-27]
Wednesday, October 6, 2021 8:00 AM Felix Puishis (Diane Maezes)
St. Bruno; Bl. Marie Rose Durocher Santiago Paet, Jr. (Marcelina Paet)
Jon 4:1-11; Ps 86:3-6, 9-10; Lk 11:1-4 Aline Longino (Bill & Bess Rohlsen)
9:00 AM Intentions of Rosa & Miguel Davalos
(Ana Davalos) 10:00 AM Robert Clark (Gerrie Clark)
Norma Espinili (Teresita Manas)
9:30-10:30 AM Adoration—Church Debra Leiss (Tyrone Ayala)
7:15 PM Legion of Mary—Grade 5 Gloria Hull (Richard Grill, Jr.)
7:30 PM KC—SFR
12:00 PM Parishioners
Thursday, October 7, 2021
Our Lady of the Rosary 1:30 PM Baptisms—Church
Mal 3:13-20b; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 11:5-13 2:30 PM Missionary Families of Christ—SFR
9:00 AM Nancy Goodnight (Nancy Yeadon)
9:30-10:30 AM Adoration—Church
6:00 PM Diaz/Del Rosario Wedding Reh—Church
6:00 PM Finance Council—Grade 5
7:00 PM Bible Study—Grade 6
Friday, October 8, 2021
Jl 1:13-15; 2:1-2; Ps 9:2-3, 6, 16, 8-9; Lk 11:15-26
9:00 AM Intentions of Austin Murphy
(Pat & Deb Sweeney)
9:30-10:30 AM Adoration—Church All bulletin articles must be submitted by the deadline
9:45-11:00 AM Sunday Scripture Discussion—SFR date to ensure inclusion in the bulletin. Articles received
2:00 PM Diaz/Del Rosario Wedding—Church after the deadline date will not be accepted. Placement,
7:00 PM Guadalupano Group—Grade 6 size and formatting of the articles will be determined by
the bulletin editor.
E-mail to: bulletin@stfrancisbb.org. Articles should be
attached as Word or Publisher documents.
BULLETIN SUBMISSION DEADLINES
Bulletin Date Deadline Date
October 10 September 29
October 17 October 6
October 24 October 13
From the Pastor
Dear Parishioners: Joseph! Sweet Jesus, I love you. Jesus, be to me Jesus.”
October 3rd is Respect Life Sunday in the October 7th is the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. It was
Catholic Church in the US since 1974. established by Pope St. Pius V in thanksgiving for the
Today we pray for respect of life from victory at Lepanto on October 7, 1521. The word Rosary
conception to natural death. Pray, fast, means “Crown of Roses,” and each prayer is considered a
educate and organize for life. flower presented to Mary. The prayers we repeat are
biblical and hence “inspired.” The Mysteries we meditate
I hope to see you at the Parish Picnic on are taken from the lives of Jesus and Mary. The various
today from 3:00—7:00pm. We can promise you food, events in the lives of Jesus and Mary we meditate on while
fellowship and fun. saying the Rosary, bring alive the Paschal Mystery that is
the death and Resurrection which Mary shared. We follow
At 1:00pm outside by the St. Francis statue, which is on the in His footsteps as Mary did and so rise with Him. The
southside of the Church, we will have our annual Pet Rosary is a compendium of the lives of Jesus and Mary
Blessing in honor of the Feast of St. Francis which is and a summary of the Liturgical Year.
October 4th.
October 9th is the Feast of St. Denis, who was the first
St. Francis lived from 1181—1226. After a serious illness Bishop of Paris. He was martyred for the Faith in 258AD
due to war, Francis began to see the emptiness of his on Mountmartre, or “Mount of Martyrs.” He is the Patron
frolicking life as a youth. From a neglected chapel he Saint of Paris and France.
heard Jesus speak to him from the San Damiano cross,
similar to the one that hangs in our Sanctuary. “Francis, go Also on October 9th we celebrate St. John Leonardi. In
out and build up my house, for it is nearly falling down”. He 1579 he formed the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, and
thought it was the chapel he was in that he was to rebuild, published a compendium of Christian Doctrine in use until
so he began to repair it. Later he would find out Jesus was the 19th century. He also founded the Clerics Regular of
asking him to build the Church spiritually. He tried to the Mother of God, and co-founded with St. Philip Neri, the
literally follow Jesus as closely as possible in poverty, Collegio Urbano which trains priests for foreign missions.
chastity and obedience. During the last years of his life, he He died in 1609.
was half blind and seriously ill. On his death bed he sang
over and over again his last addition to the Canticle of the On October 9, 1958, Servant of God Pope Pius XII died.
Sun: “Be praised, O Lord, for our Sister Death,” and died As more information comes to light about his life, we see
lying naked on the earth in imitation of the Lord. He died how his documented interventions, especially those in favor
on October 3. 1226 at the age of 44. He was canonized of the Jews during World War II did happen. On November
two years after his death. He is the Patron Saint of 29, 1945 Pope Pius XII met with 80 delegates of German
Ecology and Peace. concentration camps who wished to thank him personally
for his generosity to them during the terrible period of Nazi
The Pope’s Intention to be said with the Morning Offering fascist persecution.
is, “We pray that every baptized person may be engaged in
evangelization, available to the mission, by being witnesses October 9th is the Feast of St. Dominic Savio. He was
of a life that has the flavor of the Gospel.” born into a peasant family on April 2, 1842. Dominic joined
St. John Bosco as a student at the Oratory in Turin at the
On October 5th we remember Blessed Francis Xavier age of 12. He impressed Don Bosco with his desire to help
Seelos. He was born in Germany in 1819. He entered the in his work with neglected boys. He formed a group called
Redemptorists and was ordained in 1844. He was sent to the Company of the Immaculate Conception. Besides
the US as a missionary. He preached in English and being devotional, it aided with boys and with manual work.
German in a number of different states. He died on He spent hours in prayer. He said, “I can’t do big things.
October 4th, 1867 in New Orleans of yellow fever. He was But I want all I do, even the smallest thing. to be for the
beatified in 2000. greater glory of God.” Dominic’s health was always frail
and it led to lung problems. He was sent home to recover,
Also on that day remember St. Mary Faustina Kowalska however his condition worsened and he died on March 9,
who was the impetus behind the Divine Mercy devotion. 1857. Dominic was canonized in 1954.
She died in 1938.
Yours in Christ,
On October 6th we celebrate the Feast of St. Bruno, who Fr. Herb
was the founder of the Carthusian Order. They adopted a
more hermit-like lifestyle of contemplative prayer. Their
motto is “While the world changed, the Cross stands firm.”
Also remember on that day, Blessed Marie Rose Durocher.
She was born on October 6, 1891 in Quebec, Canada.
She founded the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and
Mary for Christian education. She died on her birthday in
1849 at the age of 38. Her last words were: “Jesus, Mary,
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
October 10—Closed or when in need. Listed below are ways we are able to
October 24 & 31—Open offer prayers for others:
October 17—No Baptisms
Angelito Abalos James Kolbek
Susan Allen Diane Longmire
The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on
Lisa Anderson Chito Manuel
Sunday at 1:30pm.
Jane Auten Mary Beth McDonald
Joseph Bourand Austin Murphy
Please call Jo Ann at 630-759-7588 x108, to request a
Myles Carey Frank Reyes
baptismal date. *Infant” includes all children up to age 7. Julie Colin Peter Reyes
Bill Dore Barbara Stamps
If your child is older than 7, and has not been baptized, Michael Enose Pat Sweeney
please contact Liz Wagner, DRE, 630-759-7588 x109. Nancy Flees Cristina Tsui
Michelle Gray Keith Whitemore
Mary Groberski Joseph Yuska
Linda Hardin
Rich Hrycyk
Congratulations To Those Recently Married
October 2, 2021 If you would like to add a family member who needs
Mackenzie & Anthony Szymanek prayer, or yourself, please call the Parish Office at
630-759-7588.
World Apostolate of Fatima Prayer for Our Troops
Please join us for First Saturday Devotion after the in the Lord, hold our troops in Your loving hands. Bless them
Church from 8:00—9:00am. For more and their families for the selfless acts they do for us.
information call Marcelina R. Paet at 630-226-
0560,Leonila Desamito at 630-863-9117 or
Estella Trevino at 630-679-9878. To Our Lady of the Rosary
O Virgin Mary, grant that the recitation of thy Rosary may
be for me each day, in
the midst of my manifold
After the Saturday 5:00pm and
duties, a bond of unity in
the Sunday 8:00am Mass, join
my actions, a tribute of
the Knights of Columbus as they
filial piety, a sweet
lead the Pro-Life and Vocation
refreshment, an
Rosary by the Tabernacle.
encouragement to walk
joyfully along the path of
duty. Grant, above all, O
Virgin Mary, that the
study of thy fifteen
The Legion of Mary meets on Wednesdays at mysteries may form in my
7:15pm in grade room 5. Please join us. For soul, little by little, a
more information please call Cristina Maria at 630 luminous atmosphere,
-788-4423 or ctsbonita@gmail.com. pure, strengthening, and
fragrant, which may
penetrate my
understanding, my will,
The Sanctuary Presence Lamp, that burns to my heart, my memory, my imagination, my whole being.
let us know of Jesus’ Presence in the So shall I acquire the habit of praying while I work,
Tabernacle, will be lit for the intentions of any without the aid of formal prayers, by interior acts of
parishioner or in memory of any of our admiration and of supplication, or by aspirations of love. I
deceased. The offering is $10.00 for one week, ask this of thee, O Queen of the Holy Rosary,
Monday through Sunday. through Saint Dominic, thy son of predilection, the
renowned preacher of thy mysteries, and the faithful
The Lamp will burn in Memory of Robert Clark the imitator of thy virtues. Amen.
week of October 4th thru 10th.
Richert, Scott P. "Prayer to Our Lady of the Rosary." Learn
Requested by the Clark Family Religions, Aug. 28, 2020, learnreligions.com/prayer-to-our-
lady-of-the-rosary-542927.
It is with joy that we announce the upcoming Wedding of
Gabriel Diaz & Mariko Del Rosario
who plan to be married on
October 8, 2021
Calling all children in grades 1 - 8. The St. Francis
children's choir is looking for new members. We
are planning on presenting a musical in the spring.
We are starting rehearsals soon. Rehearsals will
be virtual to start out and hopefully we will be able
to transition to in person. Contact April Johnson
(ajohnson@stfrancisbb.org) for more information. Today is Respect Life
Sunday!
Join Catholics nationwide in
celebrating Respect Life
Meet Your Parish Staff Month! respectlife.org/
Meet Fr. Pat celebrate
I recently asked a young student at St. Dominic’s if she knew why
I wore the Roman collar. The student responded: “Sure! It is
because it kills ticks and fleas for up to thirty days.”
Seriously, most of you know after seven years here at St. Francis
that I am a “Second Vocation” having worked for AT&T Bell
Laboratories in Naperville for many years. My first pastor once
said, “Since I worked at the phone company, you would think I
would have gotten the call sooner.” It proves that God has a plan
for each of us—even at an older age. I feel very blessed to have
gotten the privilege to be a priest at this point in my life.
I was raised on the south side of Chicago in a family where the
parish was the center of our lives. Both parents were always
volunteering. We had only one car, one bathroom, one phone, one TV for six people, no
air conditioning, and we felt we were living “A Wonderful Life”. My parents had two sets
of twins: Betty and Joe; my twin sister Patricia and myself (twenty-two months apart and
before diaper service). Growing up, when a call came for Pat, my parents would ask the
caller: the boy or girl? My twin sister, Pat (Tricia to me), who looks much younger than
me, became one of my first female supervisors tor telephone operators while I started at
Western Electric in Cicero as an Employment Interviewer and later held many different
assignments over the years. My sister and I are still very close to this day, along with my
eleven nieces and nephews that I see often.
You may ask, why didn’t I become a Priest sooner? In 1968, they came out with a navy
blue Pontiac Bonneville with white walls and lots of chrome. In those days, young boys
were very into cars and I was no exception. I could not wait to work and get a nice car. I
thought, Priesthood—Pontiac Bonneville??
Looking back, I wonder if this was not God’s plan all along. AT&T gave me great Vision
business skills. I was able to grow in my passion for winter skiing and summer camping in
Colorado, that remains a special place for me even today. I still ski and camp in Statement
Colorado; I just do it slower.
Empowering our collective
I thank the Lord for the privilege to serve Him and feel a special blessing to be here at St. hearts, our faith community
Francis of Assisi. It has been a time of spiritual growth and service to the Lord. It has becomes the answer to
also been a time to re-calibrate how I am servicing the Lord. Like all of us, I do ask the what people are seeking.
Lord to be forgiven for those times I have not been the servant he wanted me to be. I do We envision youthful
want to THANK each of you for your love and support. It means a lot to me. energy, happiness,
belonging and vibrant
celebrations.
USCCB Word of Life: Welcome To Our Parish Community
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Ms. Rachel Avalos
Respect Life Sunday Mr. & Mrs. Anthony (Noreen) De Jesus
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth (Tammy) Laas
For all Catholics: Ms. Maria Uy
On this Respect Life Sunday, may we resolve anew to
protect the gift of every human life.
“St. Joseph’s ‘yes’ to the Lord meant that regardless of
the hardship and personal sacrifice to himself, he The St. Francis Knights of Columbus will be
consistently chose to put the needs of Mary and Jesus sponsoring a Blood Drive on Saturday,
before his own. Joseph’s devotion helps reveal to us our October 23, 2021 at Bolingbrook Fire Station
own call to show special care for the lives of those 5 (1900 Rodeo Drive) between 9:00 a.m. and
whom God has entrusted to us.” 1 p.m. There still remains a critical shortage
of blood, since due to the Covid Pandemic,
USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities many blood drives were cancelled. Each donation can
Respect Life Reflection: St. Joseph, Defender of Life save three lives.
respectlife.org/reflection-joseph
For more information or to make an appointment contact
Justin Zamirowski at 630-739-3875 or sign up on line at
We Need Your Help! www.versiti.org/IL, load the Versiti Donor app. or call
(800)7TO-GIVE. (Search for Knights of Columbus
Are you looking for a way to give #11092)
service to our Church? We are in
need of Greeters to assist during the Masks may still
Saturday and Sunday Masses. be required due
Greeters play an important role in to medical
welcoming parishioners and visitors procedure
prior to Mass, assisting attendees with requirements.
finding a seat, passing around the
collection baskets and distributing
bulletins at the end of Mass.
Diocese of Joliet Vocation Calendar
If you are interested or have any questions, please
contact the parish office at 630-759-7588. Oct. 4: Fr. Richard Ross, Fr. Gregory Rothfuchs
We sure need and would appreciate your support. Oct. 5: Sr. Madelyn Gould OSF, Sr. Barbara Rowan
Thank You. OSF, Sr. Carol Stevens OSF
Oct. 6: Dcns. David Prete, Edward Ptacek, Joseph
Pusateri, Victor Puscas
Oct. 7: Fr. Macario Torres Torres O.F.M
Oct. 8: Sr. M. Thadine Kaminski OSF, Sr. Donna Marie
Baier OSF
Oct. 9: Sr. Anita Beloin OSF, Sr. Paula Bingert OSF
Oct. 10: Fr. Néstor F. Sánchez, Fr. Ronald Scarlata
“We see Jesus crowned with glory and honor.” Will you
October 3 - Twenty-Seventh Sunday in let the Holy Spirit lead you beyond your fearful hesitation
to follow Christ as a priest, deacon or in the consecrated
Ordinary Time: life? Contact the Diocese of Joliet Vocations Director, Fr.
Steven Borello at 815-221-6100.
In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells his disciples,
“Let the children come to me…for the
kingdom of God belongs to such as these.”
This week, please help the Society of St. Vincent de
Paul to bring the love and mercy of Jesus to children
who are hungry and cold.
Our Lady of All Help Will County Pop-Up Vaccine Clinic
October 6: Our Lady of All Help, (1640)
St. Francis of Assisi
This shrine of Our Lady dates back
to the year 1640, although the October 17, 2021
statue had been in the same abbey
for probably two centuries before 9:00 AM—1:30 PM
any miraculous occurrence was
noticed. As the statue was rather ♦ Get a single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19
faded, it was not thought stylish vaccine
enough to be displayed in the ♦ Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine available. Second vaccine
chapel. It was therefore placed shot will be scheduled that day.
under a staircase near the
infirmary, where its most frequent Volunteers needed to assist with sign in. If you are able
visitor was the old lay sister who to help out, please contact the parish office. More
had charge of sweeping the information to follow.
corridor.
One day as the sister was busy about her work, the
statue spoke to her and told her to hurry up to the
infirmary because one of the sisters needed her right
away. The sister the statue named was not one of the
patients, but was actually the nurse who cared for them.
The lay sister thought the nurse had seemed perfectly
well a short time before, and saw no particular reason to
think that she was in any danger of dying. Still, she went
as she was told and found the nurse as she was dying.
She had arrived just in time to summon the priest to
administer the last rites to the dying nurse.
Our Lady of All Help
Shortly after this miracle became known, there was a
second one just as remarkable. There was a community Each autumn, Catholic Charities partners with
benefactor whose son was at death’s door with a high many kind-hearted groups, individuals, churches,
fever. Invoking Our Lady before this same statue the man
saw his son instantly cured. schools, and workplaces to provide basic need
items for the poor and vulnerable.
After this second incident, the statue was moved into the We would like to invite you to
chapel, and there were many miracles that followed. One participate!
miracle was worked in favor of a sister who had been
terribly burned; she was instantly cured. A priest, falsely This is the 20th year of Undy
accused of a crime, was acquitted after special prayers to Sunday and it has grown over time
the “miracle lady.” The statue had had no name before
this, but the parishioners decided now to call her Our to include more than just underwear. Now, we
Lady of All Help, Quick Help, or Our Lady of Good also collect socks, diapers, tampons, pads, wipes,
Remedy. and other basic needs items that our clients
request. These are items that are rarely
At the time of the French Revolution and during the donated, but most-needed among the poor.
accompanying Reign of Terror, the abbey was destroyed.
A pious lady took the statue of Our Lady of All Help and We have an Amazon Wish List, which includes
safeguarded it until the trouble was over. After her death
the statue was restored to the community. The statue of the specific items and sizes that our clients need
Our Lady of All Help has survived several wars since. most. Please go to: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/
chpf/homepage/ref=smi_se_cl_rd_ge?orig=%
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arm, and a scepter in the other. There is a short and very
lovely prayer which for centuries has been associated
with this statue. It is, “Oh, Mother of All Help, say but one
If you have any questions, please email me at
word in our behalf to Thy Divine Son, for He cannot msnow@cc-doj.org.
refuse thee any favor. Amen.”
*from The Woman in Orbit
roman-catholic-saints.com, Marian Calendar
https://vanmueller.com/knights-of-columbus-midwest-region/
Bible Study
Religious Formation We meet Thursday
2021-2022 evenings at 7:00pm in
Grade 6. Come and see.
Registration forms are available on the parish website. Please register your
child(ren) as soon as possible as classes started the week of September 19th.. Scripture Discussion
We will be continuing with in-home lessons supplemented by seasonal family Group
gatherings in the church. Meets every Friday after
the morning Mass, at
Grades 1 through 6 lesson packets are in the RF office for pick up. 9:45am to read and
Supplemental resources will be sent via weekly emails. discuss the upcoming
Sunday scripture readings.
Grades 7 & 8 will be using the two-year CHOSEN Confirmation preparation program All are welcome!
from Ascension Press. Lessons will begin in October.
“Curious Catholics”
If your child has missed a year of the two-year sacramental preparation for Next session will be in the
Reconciliation & Eucharist or Confirmation, get him/her started now for reception of the April 2022. If you are
sacrament in 2023. feeling a call to find out
more about your faith, you
Catechists are still needed for all grade levels to facilitate discussions and engagement have come to the right
in Flipgrid groups. Please prayerfully consider becoming a Catechist. For questions or place. You may be a non-
further information, please contact Liz Wagner at 630-759-7588, ext. 109 or Catholic who has been
lwagner@stfrancisbb.org. joining us at Mass and
would like to know more
St. Dominic School about what Catholics
believe. Have you
News & Announcements October 3rd experienced an opportunity
to explore your faith from
8th Grade Mosaic Stepping Stone Project an adult perspective? You
What do you do when you find a box of glass believed to be from may be returning to the
the window of the former church, now the gym? You make Church after a long
mosaics! Our 8th grade recently finished a absence or just want to
unit about mosaics in art class. They were learn more about your
then assigned the task to design a mosaic faith. This ministry will
stepping stone using the glass provided. allow you the opportunity
Students designed their own mosaics, to work through all of the
broke the glass to fit, and laid it in concrete doubt/questions and
molds. The stepping stones will be placed around the grounds of deepen your commitment
the school. Our thanks to the Eighth Grade for the lovely to the faith. For any
masterpieces! information on the above
programs, please contact
Walk-A-Thon 2021: Update the parish office at 630-759
We had a wonderful day for our annual Walk-a-Thon! Thank you to all who supported! -7588.
It’s not too late to donate! Our school families are more than happy to collect your
donation, or you can visit www.stdominicschool.org to make an online donation. If you
are interested in supporting our school with a donation or matching grant, please contact
Jennifer Shroba at 630.739.1633 or via email at shrobaj@stdominicschool.org
Upcoming Dates: October
5-6 11:30 Dismissal Parent/Teacher Conferences
7-8 NO SCHOOL Teacher Institute
11 NO SCHOOL Columbus Day
26 6:30pm First Reconciliation Parent Meeting
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512140 St Francis of Assisi Church (A) www.jspaluch.com For Ads: J.S. Paluch Co., Inc. 1-800-566-6170Parish Office Sacrament of Reconcilia on
630-759-7588 Saturday, 3:30 PM—4:30 PM, after weekday Mass, or by
appointment.
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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
Liz Wagner, Director of Faith Formation, x109 join. Please call the Parish Office and speak to Fr. Pat Murphy
lwagner@stfrancisbb.org for details.
April Johnson, Director of Liturgical Music & Liturgy, x120
ajohnson@stfrancisbb.org
Prayer Connec on
If you have a serious Prayer request or if you need some extra
Gerrie Mempin, Business Manager, x107 prayers said for your Special Intention, contact Elaine Klimek at
gmempin@stfrancisbb.org 630-754-7331 or at elaineklimek@yahoo.com, or Lourdes
Singson at 630-853-5894.
Jo Ann Chamberlain, Parish Secretary, x108 St. Vincent de Paul
jchamberlain@stfrancisbb.org St. Vincent de Paul is always in need of clothing and household
items, so please call 630-231-4658 for a home pick-up. You
Deborah Blumenstein, Secretary/Bookkeeper, x101 can also drop clothing items only in the blue bin in the St.
dblumenstein@stfrancisbb.org Francis Room. Call 630-293-9755 to donate a car.
Melissa Paz, Sunday Nursery Director Mass for the Shut-Ins
nursery@stfrancisbb.org The St. Francis of Assisi televised Mass can be seen live on
Saturdays at 5:00pm via the St. Francis Facebook Live page.
Saturday evening Mass will be available for viewing on Sunday
on YouTube by searching for st. francis of assisi 5 pm mass.
St. Dominic School
420 E. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Sr. Marie Isaac, Principal — Phone: 630-739-1633
Fax: 630-739-5989 Please remember St. Francis of
Assisi Parish in your estate planning.
Repor ng Sexual Abuse
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
Assistance Coordinator will report to Bishop Conlon and
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 The Automated External Defibrillator (AED ) is located in
Diocese of Joliet Victim Assistance Coordinator at 1-815-263- the Narthex on the wall next to the St. Anne statue.
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