Welcome Center & Office Closures. Our Welcome Center will be closed on Sunday, April 7. Our parish office will be closed on Thursday, April 11, 6 pm-8 pm; Monday, April 22, 6 pm-8 pm; and Thursday, May 2, 6 pm-8 pm. Any currently scheduled meetings/rehearsals will still take place.
Mark Your Calendars for our next Parish Potluck on Saturday, April 27, after our
4 pm Mass.
4 pm Mass.
Easter Basket Blessing!
Eucharistic Miracles Exhibit, Coming to Our Parish! Saturday, April 6 through Wednesday, April 17, view displays detailing documented cases of consecrated bread and wine inexplicably changed into flesh and blood. Learn about the astounding miracles that took place throughout the ages in various countries of the world that have been recognized by the Church.
St. Peregrine Devotion. This monthly devotion is a gentle place to gather up all our prayers for healing and wholeness. This quiet prayer service includes time for prayer, reflection, and a blessing. Please join us on Tuesday, April 9, at 7:00 pm in the chapel.
Save the Date! Join us on Sunday, June 2, 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, for Mass, a Corpus Christi Procession followed by our Parish Festival! If you are interested in helping with the activities for the festival (especially set up/clean up), please contact Heidi at hlauber@sjnstcharles.org. We need many hands to make it a success!
Encounter Christ
Celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday. This Sunday, April 7, we will celebrate Divine Mercy by offering a time of Eucharistic Adoration from noon - 4 pm. Jesus appeared to St. Faustina Kowalska and he said, “I want to give unimaginable graces to those who trust in my Mercy.” Visit thedivinemercy.org for more details on the devotion. Immediately after the 11 am Mass, everyone is welcome in the Guadalupe Chapel for adoration, with periods of silence and communal prayer. A schedule can be found here.
Grow In Christ
Congratulations to the OCIA Class of 2024! During our Easter Vigil six men and women (accompanied by their sponsors) received the Sacraments of Initiation. While the Lord’s presence filled everyone at Confirmation and Holy Communion, just one experienced the cleansing waters of Baptism for the first time. Please pray for the Holy Spirit to direct the minds and hearts of Alex Topalova, Celeste Huber, Chris Kaleel, Luke Drucker, Mark Rehner, and Rene Laskosz.
Words of Grace: Daily Reflections & Prayers for Catholics. Copies are available at our Welcome Center, with a suggested donation of $2. Connect the daily Scripture readings from Mass with the treasury of wisdom found in the Church’s spiritual tradition. This handy and easy-to-use booklet also offers engaging features such as Bible history and brief explanations of words related to liturgy, theology, and spirituality.
Sanctuary Course Begins Next Week! Thursdays 7-8:30 pm, April 11 through May 30. During this eight-session program, participants will learn about the struggles and successes of mental health. Each week, reflect and discuss stigma, recovery, companionship, self-care, and the Church. Please sign up here.
Bible Foodie: Easter Season Edition. On Saturday, April 20, starting at noon, in the Rosinski Reading Room. Join our director of Adult Faith Formation, Brent, and cooking duo John and Ann for a delicious sampling menu based on the cuisine of the eastern Mediterranean. Please sign up here.
The Resurrection | What Catholics Believe | FORMED.org. Dr. Michael Barber of the Augustine Institute’s School of Theology, answers popular questions about the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Was Jesus a host when he appeared to the apostles? And what’s the deal with the Easter Bunny? Sign up for a free, all-access account by visiting signup.formed.org.
Be Sent by Christ
Collection Weekend, April 6 & 7. This weekend marks the end of our journey with Hope for Haitians. Thank you for following along with us! Please drop your filled boxes in the basket marked for that purpose at our Welcome Center. If donating by check, address it to Hope for Haitians and place it in our collection baskets during Mass, or make an online donation here. Our gifts and those of other parishes in the Rockford Diocese will help build a new village in Northeast Haiti. 75 families will call this village home because of your generous gifts. We are grateful to all who made gifts large and small to provide hope, one family, one home, one village at a time. May Our Lord bless you and your family abundantly!
Baby Items Collection – In response to the Walking with Moms in Need initiative from our nation's Bishops, our Respect Life Ministry is helping moms and their babies with their basic needs. On the 3rd Thursday of every month, moms will receive basic baby supplies. If you would like to serve through this ministry, please bring your donations to room 216. Items needed are baby shampoo, baby lotion, diaper rash cream, boys and girls spring clothes sizes 18-24 months, 2T & 3T. Let’s build together a culture of life and a civilization of love.
Literacy Volunteers of Fox Valley Need Tutors! Free training workshop begins on Tuesday, April 9 at St. Charles Public Library for those who want to help an adult communicate in English and adapt to life in our community. It will be held from 6:30 to 9:00 pm, on Tuesdays and Thursdays April 9,11,16, and 18.
Make a difference in the life of your neighbor, more than 50 adults are waiting to learn English. You don’t need to know a second language; the workshop provides material and instruction so anyone can help. For more information and to register for the workshop, visit www.lvfv.org or call 630.584.4428
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.
Looking Ahead to the Weekend Gospel Study. Wednesdays, 11:15 am, in rooms 213-215.
Lord of Life: Weekly Faith Sharing. Wednesdays, 7:30 - 8:30 pm, 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. If you would like to knit from home, contact Helen Schaufer at Toots410@aol.com.
Silver Foxes. Join the fun and fellowship with this 55 years & over group. Contact Lorraine for more information at 630-632-5453.
Community Events
Charity Garden Market-Ladies Auxiliary Fundraiser. Purchase your yearly annuals, hanging baskets, Mother's Day gifts, and more! Order deadlines: Annuals-April 14; Perennials-May 8. Pick up at St. Pat's Crane Road Church on May 11, 10 am - 1 pm. Place your online order here.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter. It’s time for a refresher course on the best ways to love your spouse. Come learn what millions of couples have learned from Worldwide Marriage Encounter. Give your marriage the boost it needs by signing up for an upcoming experience on April 27-28 in Mundelein, IL or June 28-30 in Rockford or September 6-8 in Geneva, IL. Early registration is highly recommended. For more info go to wwme.org or call (888) 574-5653.
Baptisms
Called by Name to be a Child of God
March 3: Shea Francis Discipio
March 10: Gianna Tricia Sunday
March 17: Carmine Franco Ferruzza
Mass Intentions
Sunday, April 7th
8:00 Denise Laplace (Intentions of)
9:30 † Victoria Dador-Souza
11:00 † Loretta Connelly
† Clara Williams
Monday, April 8th
7:30 † Deceased Members of the St. Vincent DePaul Society
8:30 † Ovide Morrisette
Tuesday, April 9th
7:30 † Stanley Peck
8:30 † Rafaelito Legasbi, Manuel Lagdan & Ramon Diangson
Wednesday, April 10th
7:30 † Ann Pesavento
8:30 † Robert Dunn
Thursday, April 11th
7:30 † Kevin Toomey
8:30 † Clara Williams
Friday, April 12th
7:30 † James O'Connor
8:30 † Diane Carney
Saturday, April 13th
8:30 † Karen O'Connor
4:00 † Elaine Rosser
Sick List
Georgette Wurm, Jenny Martin,
Adele Fabish, Terri Carlson,
Cathy Brandenburg, Lisa Marie Fuchs, Mary Anderson, Marianne Roberts, Glenn Johnson, Larry Fehling,
Darlene Thomas, Patrick Thomas,
Adele Fabish, Terri Carlson,
Cathy Brandenburg, Lisa Marie Fuchs, Mary Anderson, Marianne Roberts, Glenn Johnson, Larry Fehling,
Darlene Thomas, Patrick Thomas,
Don Van Borsch, Katie Kennedy, Constance Thullen, Mary Ann Yench, Carol Klooppmann, Gabby Amore,
Heath Cordas, Tom Fox
Heath Cordas, Tom Fox
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
Dear Loving Father, we thank You for all the blessings You have bestowed on us. Faith helps us to realize that we are only the stewards of Your gifts. We ask that Jesus may come more fully into our lives. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Collection Report
Budgeted Monthly Contribution Needed: $112,916.67
March Contribution Received: $113,284.17
March Contribution Received: $113,284.17
Diocesan Stewardship Appeal Progress
Goal: $138,956.00
Pledges: $135,715.43
Goal: $138,956.00
Pledges: $135,715.43