Last Chance to Sign Up!!! 2nd Annual Chili Cook-off! Join us for chili, fellowship, and a little competition on Saturday, January 27, after the 4 pm Mass. Recipes will be judged by all who attend and the winner will be awarded. Only the first ten chilis will be eligible to compete, so register soon! We had an amazing turnout last year, so make sure you let us know you will be attending! Sign up here.
Parents' Night Out! On Sunday, February 11th (the Sunday before Valentine's Day), from 6:30-8:30 pm, the high school youth group is providing a Parents' Night Out. Feel free to drop off your preschool-elementary school-age children for pizza and games. And it's free! Click here to sign up your kids (20 spots total, first come first serve).
Grow In Christ
Love Broken & Poured Out: Living a Eucharistic Life by Dr. Mary Healy. Available on FORMED.org. Watch dynamic Catholic presenter Dr. Healy share about three passages in the Gospel of Mark, that shed light on the Last Supper. Check it out here.
Faith at Work. Three Nights on Spiritual Growth on Sunday, January 28, Monday, January 29, and Tuesday, January 30, 7-8:30 pm in room 122. Topics will include “the good news about work,” “callings and spiritual growth," and “justice, beauty, and healing.” Please register here.
Jesus & the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist. We will begin our 7-week study of Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist on Tuesday, January 23, at 7:00 pm in rooms 213/215. Please register on the parish website. “By focusing on the Jewish context of Jesus’ teachings, all of his words not only begin to make more sense; they come alive in a way that is exciting and powerful” (excerpt taken from the introduction).
Fox Valley Catholic Bible Study for Women is back! Starting February 1, we will begin our study of The Holy Spirit in the Bible, in the Hermes Center of our parish. Meetings begin at 9 am with a large group reflection, followed by a group discussion of the lesson. We conclude at 11 am. There is also a Zoom option. Register at fvwbiblestudy.org
BE FORMED Season 8, Eucharistic Revival. Join this small group and reignite your zeal for living a virtuous life on February 14 - May 13! USCCB Eucharistic Revival material is to be included in weekly emails. More information and registration here.
Be Sent by Christ
March for Life 2024! On Wednesday, April 17, from 6 am – 7 pm, you and your family are invited to go as a community of faith to the Illinois March for Life in Springfield. This is a Diocesan-sponsored event. We will meet at St. Patrick Parish on Crane Road at 6 am and take a coach bus to the Capitol for Mass, the rally, the march, lunch, and adoration. The cost is $80 per person, only $40 for our church members. SJN will pay the difference to encourage participation. Cost includes transportation, snacks, and dinner on the bus on the way home so please bring a sack lunch. For more information and to register click here. For questions contact Susana, our Respect Life Ministry coordinator at SMorones@sjnstcharles.org. Let’s build together a culture of LIFE and a civilization of LOVE!
Join Us for An Afternoon of Inspiration & Purpose! We’re excited to host To Africa with Love, NFP, one of our International tithe recipients, on Saturday, January 27, from 2:00 – 3:45 pm in the Hoffman Center, to create your vision board that reflects the plans that God has for us in this new year! We will follow the model by To Africa with Love used for young girls.
Feel free to bring supplies (magazines, pictures, bible quotes, etc.). We will also have a variety of magazines, posterboards, glue, and scissors available. Light refreshments will be provided. More event details and registration here.
Children in Need Around the World. For the first time, Samaritan’s Purse Midwest Ministry Center in Aurora will host the continued support of Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes and they need our help. We have reserved two sessions during February to help pack each unique box for children where it is often difficult or dangerous to share the Gospel. Help ensure that the Good News of God's love can be delivered to children regardless of the cultural or religious challenges. Reserve your spot here!
Ongoing Events
Street Outreach for the Homeless. Bags with essential supplies are available at our office and Welcome Center. Next time you encounter a homeless person, follow Jesus in reaching out with a bag and a smile.
Daughters of Mary Widows Group. If you like to share conversation, enjoy fun afternoons, and visit interesting places, join us! The meetings are on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 1:30 pm, in rooms 213-215.
That Man Is You! Saturdays, 6:45 am, with breakfast, in the Hoffman Center. Includes small group discussions and presentations.
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.
Feed My Starving Children. Pack food at the Aurora location on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Contact Bob 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. Register here.
Neumann Needlers. If you already know the craft or would like to learn, join this group on the first Monday of every month, 9 am - 11 am, in rooms 213-215.
Community Events
Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest. Fun for boys and girls ages 9-14, February 4, 12:30 pm-2:30 pm, at St. Patrick's downtown gym. The top scorer in each group will receive a prize. Winners to compete in a district contest (at 3 pm) after the awards ceremony. For more information and to register click here.
Feed My Starving Children Fundraiser! Cheer on the Chicago Steel Hockey team while supporting a great cause on Sunday, February 4, at 3:05 pm, in Geneva. A portion of all ticket sales go to Feed My Starving Children in support of Mercy for the Starving meal packing event in March. Purchase tickets using code MFTS here.
Sail Away for Sweetheart Day! Enjoy this trivia night fundraiser benefiting Healing Hands Medical Mission on February 10, at 6:30 pm, at St. Charles Moose Lodge. The night includes raffle baskets, dinner, a table decorating contest, a cash bar, and Jimmy Buffett music. Visit here for details and tickets.
Mass Intentions
Sunday, January 21st
8:00 † Nick & Olga Rossi
9:30 † Ginny Kitnz
11:00 † Mary Roustic
Monday, January 22nd
7:30 † Alveda Rossi
8:30 † Florence Scalia
Tuesday, January 23rd
7:30 † Patricia Marvinac
8:30 † William Hoban
Wednesday, January 24th
7:30 † Thomas Franzak
8:30 † Father Jerome Feeley Smith
Thursday, January 25th
7:30 † Jackie Posluszny
8:30 † Richard Alesch
Friday, January 26th
7:30 Mike & Marianne Hale (Intentions of)
8:30 † Salvatore Porcello Guiseppe
Saturday, January 27th
8:30 † Anna Scaccia
4:00 † Joe Arnony
Sick List
Georgette Wurm, Jenny Martin,
Adele Fabish, Terri Carlson,
Cathy Brandenburg, Clara Williams,
Lisa Marie Fuchs, Mary Anderson, Marianne Roberts, Glenn Johnson,
Larry Fehling, Darlene Thomas,
Adele Fabish, Terri Carlson,
Cathy Brandenburg, Clara Williams,
Lisa Marie Fuchs, Mary Anderson, Marianne Roberts, Glenn Johnson,
Larry Fehling, Darlene Thomas,
Patrick Thomas, Ginny Wolak,
Don Van Borsch, Katie Kennedy, Meghan Addison, Constance Thullen, Mary Ann Yench, Carol Klooppmann, Gabby Amore
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.
Jesus my redeemer, you taught us the way to eternal life by your example of loving service to others. Grant us the courage to respond to your call to Discipleship by following in your footsteps. In Your Holy Name. Amen.
Collection Report
Budgeted Monthly Contribution Needed: $112,916.67
December Contributions Received: $181,766.47
Diocesan Stewardship Appeal Progress
Goal: $138,956.00
Pledges: $120,120.43
Pledges: $120,120.43
Christmas Budget: $65,000.00
Christmas Collections Received To-Date: $57,608.00