Give Yourself the Gift of Health. Flu Shots. Protect yourself from Influenza, a contagious respiratory illness that infects the nose, throat, and lungs. Pharmacists from Jewel-Osco, St. Charles, will be here to administer vaccines after all Masses this weekend. Most insurances accepted, including Medicare and Medicaid; a discounted rate is available without insurance. Sign up here.
Also, our parish nurses will be available for blood pressure screenings in the Rosinksi Reading room.
College Care Packages! This weekend, you will have the opportunity to assemble a care package for your college student. If you have a family member in college, we invite you to stop at the Welcome Center after Mass and grab unique devotional items, snacks and other fun things to send encouraging and uplifting items to your student. Share your faith, love and appreciation with a college package this Fall!
Daughters of Mary. If you are a widow and would like to share conversation, enjoy fun afternoons and visit interesting places, this group is for you. The next meeting is Tuesday, September 12th at 1:30 pm, in rooms 213-215 at SJN. For more information please contact Betsy at 630-334-7335; Karen at 331-222-2212; or Gerri at 630-443-7108.
St. Peregrine Devotion. Do you have a prayer list? It is a sign of our faith that we pray for ourselves and others when illness enters our lives. Gather with us for our monthly St. Peregrine service, Tuesday evening, September 12, at 7:00 pm in the chapel. This quiet prayer service includes time for prayer, reflection, and a blessing. God uses ordinary, fragile, afflicted, perplexed human beings to bring the story of faith in God’s love to the world.
Parish Potluck - Sign up Today! Join us for our first-of-the-season potluck on Saturday, September 23 after the 4 pm Mass. The parish will provide BBQ chicken and drinks. Please bring a dish to share based on your last name. Sign up here!
Grow In Christ
Upcoming Pilgrimage with Relics! Saturday, September 30, 10:30 am-1:30 pm Our parish’s next pilgrimage is rescheduled! On the vigil of the Little Flower’s feast day, we’ll visit the National Shrine of St. Therese of Lisieux (Darien, IL). During late September, the relics of St. Therese and her parents will be temporarily on display for veneration! Visit will include a short tour, Mass, museum, gift shop, and more! Transportation will be self-organized carpooling or driving separately. More information and registration here.
That Man is You! A new series beginning Saturday, September 16: Thy Kingdom Come we explore the reality that Jesus did not say to the Jews, "I’ve come to save you from Roman oppression and taxation." Christ did not promise a worldly kingdom. Let us live with an eternal perspective and boldly proclaim the Kingdom in both word and deed and become the authentic Catholic leader our world, our church and our families so desperately need.”
Saturday Mornings
6:45 AM - Breakfast
7:00 AM - Opening Prayer and Presentation Begins
7:45 AM - Small Group discussion
8:15 AM - Program Ends
Other Sisters of Martha. Starts Tuesday, September12, 9:30 am-11:00 am. For women of the parish, come to discuss Scripture, spirituality, and other faith-related subjects. The group will begin with a few sessions on the Acts of the Apostles, then transition to Bishop Barron’s book This is My Body. Please join us!
Be Sent by Christ
Announcing our Service Outreach Ministry Weekend! September 16 & 17, after all Masses. The Corporal Works of Mercy are acts of Charity that show our love for our brothers and sisters in need in our community. These works are based on the teachings of Our Lord Jesus to show us how to love and care for our neighbors in need. Join us in the Hermes Center and see how we feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, shelter the homeless, visit the sick, visit those in prison and give alms to the poor to the most vulnerable nationally and internationally.
Our hope is that you will find the right ministry that allows you to serve through your time and talents and fulfill the call of Our Lord Jesus to be His missionary disciple and be SENT to be His Light in the World!
Click here and start exploring now our Service Outreach Ministries. If the Holy Spirit moves you to serve, put your faith in action and register.
Ongoing Events
Looking Ahead to the Weekend Gospel Study. Wednesdays, 11:15 am, in rooms 213-215.
Pietra Fitness. Thursdays, 9:30 am, in the Hoffman Center. Contact Laura at laura.m.saad@gmail.com.
Rosary Workshop. Make traditional and pro-life rosaries on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month, 9:30 am-Noon, in rooms 213-215. All are welcome!
Pietra Fitness. Thursdays, 9:30 am, in the Hoffman Center. Contact Laura at laura.m.saad@gmail.com.
Rosary Workshop. Make traditional and pro-life rosaries on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month, 9:30 am-Noon, in rooms 213-215. All are welcome!
Walking with Moms in Need – Ongoing collection in room 216 of baby items: diapers, baby lotion and baby shampoo, baby rash cream, baby wipes, baby clothes 0-24 months, baby towels and baby toys.
Feed My Starving Children. Pack food at the Aurora location on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 11:30 am. Contact Bob Andrini at drinibird2@gmail.com.
Northern Illinois Food Bank. Pack food at the Geneva location on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 5:30 pm. Please register here.
Northern Illinois Food Bank. Pack food at the Geneva location on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 5:30 pm. Please register here.
Community Events
Sing to the Mountains. Join us for an Evening of Song and Celebration with Jesuits and Friends on Thursday, September 21, at 7 pm, in Honor of Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House’s 75th Anniversary. Old St. Patrick’s Church, 700 West Adams Street,
Women's Discernment Invitation. Single women between ages of 16 and 30 who are discerning a vocation to the wholly contemplative life within the enclosure are welcome to visit our monastery for a “Come and See” visit to discover the tenor of life that binds us together in a family spirit. Saturday, October 7, Corpus Christi Monastery, 2111 South Main Street, Rockford. 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. Registration deadline: Friday, September 29. More information and registration available at RockfordPoorClares.org.
Make it a Marmion Day! Just for 8th Graders on Monday, October 9, 9 am - noon. More information here.
Baptisms
Called by Name to be a Child of God
August 6: Benjamin Heinz & Martha Ann Beretta-Img
August 20: Alexandria Harper Wilk
Mass Intentions
Sunday, September 10th
8:00 † Marcy LoDolce
8:00 † Marcy LoDolce
9:30 † Paul Iwanski
11:00 † Larry Wray
Monday, September 11th
7:30 Patrick Glanville (Intentions of)
8:30 Neumann Needlers (Intentions of)
Tuesday, September 12th
7:30 † Kathy Andrini
8:30 Bruce & Nancy Houser (Intentions of)
Wednesday, September 13th
7:30 Lucy Krouse (Intentions of)
8:30 † Ginny Kintz
Thursday, September 14th
7:30 † The Holy Souls In Purgatory
8:30 Keaton Houser (Intentions of)
Friday, September 15th
7:30 Natalie Krouse (Intentions of)
8:30 † Robert Dunn
Saturday, September 16th
8:30 † Ken Peck
4:00 † Maas and Berkes Families
Sick List
Georgette Wurm, Jenny Martin,
Adele Fabish, Pat Chuchla,
Ellen Giammano, Terri Carlson,
Ruby Trout, Cathy Brandenburg,
Clara Williams, Lisa Patzner,
Lisa Marie Fuchs, Darlene Thomas, Patrick Thomas, Larry Fehling,
Mary Anderson, Glenn Johnson, Marianne Roberts, Katie Kennedy, Joseph Hantsch, Don Van Borsch,
Julie Glanville
Adele Fabish, Pat Chuchla,
Ellen Giammano, Terri Carlson,
Ruby Trout, Cathy Brandenburg,
Clara Williams, Lisa Patzner,
Lisa Marie Fuchs, Darlene Thomas, Patrick Thomas, Larry Fehling,
Mary Anderson, Glenn Johnson, Marianne Roberts, Katie Kennedy, Joseph Hantsch, Don Van Borsch,
Julie Glanville
Heavenly Father, we lift up all those who are facing various illnesses. Give them the hope and courage they need today and every day. Comfort their pain, calm their fears, and surround them with Your peace.
Stewardship Corner.
Lord, Jesus, help us to realize it is not temporal success or riches or fame that gives life meaning. Rather, it is the service rendered to You and others that brings fulfillment and makes our lives worthwhile.
Collection Report
Budgeted Monthly Contribution Needed: $112.916.67
August Contribution Received: $98,979.86
Diocesan Stewardship Appeal
Goal: $138,956.00
Goal: $138,956.00
Pledged: $114,899.00