Thursday Knight Bingo!

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Bingo, FULL BAR, GREAT FOOD (optional pre-order instructions below), and camaraderie at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 365 Surryse Road in Lake Zurich every Thursday! Doors open at 5:45pm and games start at 7:00pm.

Additional games available! Bring your friends and neighbors, co-workers and relatives! Bring’em all! Great for a date or group fun!

Bingo packages start at just $20 (all paper); $40 and $50 Computer packages add additional chances to win! And, for $30 you can play a 42-card computer handset that will do all the playing for you! Just sit back, relax and wait for your cash-winning bingo to be announced!

Kookers Restaurant of Lake Zurich has food available beginning at 6:00pm (please, no outside food), to complement our full bar featuring soft drinks, beer, wine and mixed cocktails! PRE-ORDER ahead and have your option guaranteed available and waiting for you!

PRE-ORDER by 1pm Thursday via email swidergalfamily@comcast.net or call Karen 847-525-0307!

This week’s featured menu includes:

  • Loaded Beef Tacos $3

  • Loaded Meat & cheese nachos $7

  • Chips & Salsa $6

  • Sloppy Joe $6

  • Candy $2

  • Chopped Salad w/chicken; bacon & egg ranch ($10) available only pre-ordered.

PRE-ORDER by 1pm Thursday via email swidergalfamily@comcast.net or call Karen at 847-525-0307!

Have you visited our website, yet? Check it out… www.koclzfun.org

Mark your calendar with our upcoming promotional events; we’re always adding more…

May 7th “Mothers’ Day”

All Moms, Grandmothers, Godmothers, Aunts and Amazing Special Women will receive a gift for the love and care you share with others every day of the year!

May 14th “Armed Forces Day”

All active duty and veterans play BINGO FOR FREE! Free package for the evening is available to all active duty and veterans with proof of service. Music to feature a salute to our military!

June 11th “Flag Day”

To celebrate Flag Day, June 14th, every player will receive a special gift!

June 18th “Fathers’ Day”

Dads, Grandfathers, Godfathers and Uncles will receive a gift for all the love and care you share every day of the year!

July 2nd “Fourth of July”

Celebrate the 4th of July on Tuesday! Everyone wearing red, white and blue will receive a special award! Every time the “4” ball (B4) is called during any regular bingo game, one lucky player will receive $10! If the “7” ball (B7) and the “4” ball (B4) are called consecutively and in order (1st time only) one player will win $76! Great American food and toe-tapping music saluting the Land of the Free and the Home of Brave!

September 10th “NFL Opening Night”

Wear your favorite NFL or NCAA football jersey/shirt or hat and receive an award! Wear BOTH a jersey/shirt AND hat and double the award!

October 29th “Halloween”

Celebrate Halloween early! Wear both orange and black and say “Trick or Treat” at check-in to receive an award! Other surprises happening throughout the evening, but don’t be scared to join us; it’ll just be the fun stuff!

November 5th “Veterans Day”

All veterans play BINGO FOR FREE! Free package for the evening is available to all veterans with proof of service! Music will feature a salute to our veterans!

November 26th “Thanksgiving”

There will be no bingo this week. Enjoy the turkey, your loved ones and football! We are thankful for all of you and the support you provide our charity bingo all year round!

December 17th “Ugly Sweater Day”

Wear your favorite “Ugly Sweater” to receive an award, and if your is selected as the “ugliest” you will receive a special prize!

December 25th “Christmas”

There will be no bingo this week. Enjoy this special time with your loved ones celebrating the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ! Remember to always keep “Christ” in “Christmas”

*All listed GUARANTEED payouts are guaranteed on attendance of 90 players or more and may be adjusted upon lesser attendance.

Check out our website for further information…Koclzfun.org!

BINGO every Thursday. Doors open at 6pm -Games start 7pm. We are located at 365 Surryse Rd 2nd Floor Lake Zurich Illinois.

Remember our Hall is available to rent for parties. Do you a have 1st Communion, Graduation, other parties coming up? Give us a call 847-847-7808

Fr Ryan Memory Book -- FINAL CALL

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In order to celebrate Fr Ryan and the positive impact he has had on our parish and the larger Lake Zurich community, we would like to create a Memory Book for him. This book would include your letters of appreciation, photos with him, and any shared memories that highlight what a great leader and pastor he was during his tenure at St Francis de Sales. Please email your letters, documents, and photos for inclusion to parishoffice@stfrancislz.org

Use “Fr Ryan Memory Book” in the subject line. We look forward to having Fr Ryan back for a Mass and celebration as soon as we are able.

Celebrate Deacon Bob & Fr Paul Anniversaries!

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With joyful hearts and deep gratitude to God, let us come together in prayer and fellowship to give thanks for Father Paul & Deacon Bob’s lives of faithful service, spiritual leadership, and pastoral love for all our parish.

Join us in honoring Fr Paul on his golden Jubilee & Deacon Bob on his Silver Jubilee anniversaries!

May 17th, 2026 | 9:30 am Mass

Breakfast immediately following Mass in Fr Valker Hall

Help us tell them how much we appreciate their service with writing them a letter or card!

Godparents' Day 2026

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St. Francis de Sales Parish would like to celebrate, honor, encourage and bless this special relationship between godparents and godchildren. Godparents can be wonderful Catholic role models and can journey alongside their godchildren. Godchildren can look to their godparents for wisdom on the importance that the Father, Son and Holy Spirit can have in their lives.

If you are a godparent, please invite your godchildren. If you are a godchild, please invite your godparents. If your godparent(s) or godchild(ren) have passed away into the light, you can still honor them by bringing their prayer card or a picture. After each Mass, we will offer refreshments in the Gathering Space. You won’t want to miss the famous blueberry pancakes at the Pancake Breakfast in Valker Hall, too! What a wonderful way to say ‘thank you,’ rekindle your relationship and highlight the spiritual importance of godparents.

Please call with any questions.

Becoming You Youth Ministry Speaker

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Divine Mercy Sunday Prayer Service // Sunday, April 12th, 2026 | 3pm

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The Divine Mercy Sunday Prayer Service will be Sunday, April 12th and begin at 3pm at St. Francis de Sales Parish Church. Confessions will be available before the 3pm prayer service, 1:30pm-3pm. All are welcome.

Why is there Divine Mercy Sunday?

Jesus appeared to St. Faustina Kowalska for the first time on Feb. 22, 1931 and gave her His first revelation about His Divine Mercy. Jesus’ message is that He desires mankind to avail itself to the infinite mercy of God on earth. That is why he wanted the first Sunday after Easter to be Divine Mercy Sunday. This is not a feast day invented in the Middle Ages or thought up by the Vatican. This is a special feast because it is one asked for by Jesus Himself!

How do we avail ourselves to this Divine Mercy?

Jesus will give us complete forgiveness of sins and punishments if we do a few simple tasks. We are asked to attend Mass and receive Holy Communion on Divine Mercy Sunday. We also should say the Divine Mercy Chaplet and venerate the Divine Mercy Image on Divine Mercy Sunday. A good confession must be made 20 days before or after Divine Mercy Sunday. Not much to ask for when you consider that you receive forgiveness of sins and remission of punishment!

Why did God give us the Feast of Divine Mercy?

Jesus said to St. Faustina, “I desire that the Feast of Mercy be a refuge and shelter for all souls, and especially for poor sinners. On that day the very depths of My tender Mercy are open. I pour out a whole ocean of graces upon those souls who approach the fount of My Mercy. The soul that goes to Confession and receives Holy Communion shall obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment. On that day all the Divine blood gates through which grace flow are opened. Let no soul fear to draw near Me, even though its sins be scarlet. My Mercy is so great that no mind, be it man or angel, will be able to fathom it throughout all eternity. Everything that exists has come forth from the very depths of My most tender mercy. Every soul in its relation to Me will contemplate My love and mercy throughout eternity. The Feast of Mercy emerged from My very depths of tenderness. It is My desire that it is solemnly celebrated on the first Sunday after Easter. Mankind will not have peace until it turns to the fount of My Mercy.” (St. Faustina Diary 699)

Easter and Divine Mercy Sunday Easter is the day that we celebrate the triumphant Jesus Christ who sacrificed His life for us and then rose from the dead. On Divine Mercy Sunday, we again are given a view of Jesus as the loving Savior. The Divine Mercy Image Painting hangs in our church on the south wall. Jesus told St. Faustina to have this image painted. It shows the red and white rays of His blood and water. He also told her to have the words, “Jesus I trust in you” written across the bottom. If you want God’s Mercy, trust in Jesus’ message and join us for more information on the Divine Mercy Revelations, you can visit the website of the Association of Marian Helpers, www.marian.org, or you can read the “Diary of St. Faustina.”

Reflect Weekend 2026

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Mid-life Singles (mid-30s to 50s): Are you looking for a renewed sense of purpose & belonging? Register today for a life-changing REFLECT weekend retreat at the Joseph and Mary Retreat House (formerly Cardinal Stritch Retreat House) in Mundelein, IL (in the northern suburbs), on March 3-5, 2023. Take a chance and get involved... you won't regret it! Cost is $285 for meals and a single room. Visit www.ReflectRetreat.com, e-mail reflect.chicagoland@gmail.com, or call (630) 222-8303 for details.

Congrats Confirmation Class of 2026!

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On Saturday March 21, 2026, Most Reverend Bishop Timothy O’Malley anointed 61 teens with the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Please join us in praying for our newly confirmed as they continue their faith journey, strengthened by the Holy Spirit.

Malachi Fulton Allex

Blaise John Allex

Teigan John Allex

Caitlin Francis Beery

Jacqueline Francis Bernardo

Anthony Patrick Boenzi

Samantha Catherine Booi

Anthony Maximillian Bukowski

Michael Paul Byrne

Thomas Benedict Carrano

Lily Thérèse Kessel Clark

William Christopher Cranstoun

Szymon Michael Czekaj

Camille Agatha Deignan

Morgan Dymphna Deignan

Jonathan Sebastian Drake

Addison Dymphna Eklund

JoDee Cecilia Evans

Gabriel Reyes Farias

Gianna Catherine Fiorita

Mallory Veronica Foraker

Jacob Thomas Gant

Conner Thomas Glover

Caitliin Katherine Gruchot

Jessica Faustina Gruchot

Erin Elizabeth Guernsey

Joseph Honoré Healey

Elizabeth Francis Homuth

Layla Camillus Ivins

Noah Patrick Jacobs

Stephanie Thérèse Johnson

Addison Elizabeth Kale

Emma Elizabeth Koelper

Andrew Isodore Koester

Elizabeth Thérèse Krause

Luca Paul Marotta

Abigail Elizabeth MCGill

Henry John Michels

Katherine Brigid Mollohan

Carly Elizabeth Nelson

Kylie Thérèse O'Neill

Anabella Cecilia Piper

Ezequiel Sebastian Radovancev

Elise Grace Reczek

Ray Bernadette Riordan

Katie Maria Roscoe

Emily Catherine Rynne

Francesco Sebastian Salerno

Francine Cuthbert Salituro

Logan Anthony Schick

Luke Francis Schmidt

Jack Sebastian Sole

Sarah Teresa Sprau

David Christopher Stankiewicz

Emilia Gemma Stec

Emma Monica Swiat

Tyler Sebastian Thorstenson

Gerardo Michael Vargas-Sanchez

Nora Catherine Villinski

Megan Abigail Witmer

Victoria Angela Zakreta

Thank you!

We are extremely grateful to all who helped make this day special: Bishop Timothy O’Malley, Fr. Steve Lanza, Deacon Bob Arvidson, and Deacon Tom Purtell. Thank you to our altar servers, Jonathan Kim for leading us in worship and our Art and Environment team who decorated our church for this very special occasion. Thank you to all parents, grandparents and sponsors for trusting St. Francis de Sales Parish with the formation of your teens!

Finally, we are very blessed to have an incredible Youth Ministry Team of leaders who have spent the last two years preparing and guiding our teens in their journey and on our Castle retreats, and who also made sure everything ran smoothly at our celebration: Jessica Farfan, Kathy Fuell, Susan Johnson, Lexi Hitchens, Allison Kavanaugh, Delia Kavanaugh, Mary Jo Kunzmann, Katie McGlauchlin, Mimi McGlauchlin, Erika Navarrete, Karen Nolan, Friday Ruiz, Ray Urban, Bill Weismann, Georgia Wiersma, Holly Moorman and Diana Arizmendi.

Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love.

Building a Culture of Prayer Together Retreat

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St. Francis de Sales Parish is hosting a retreat on Saturday, April 11 called "Building a Culture of Prayer Together." You may begin this retreat with an 8:30am Mass and/or join us in the Ministry Center at 9am. We will provide a continental breakfast and refreshments during the retreat from 9am - 12:15pm.

Josh Danis will be our guest speaker. He will give three presentations: Listen to inspirational stories of the power of prayer. Learn from compelling and concrete examples how we can grow individually and as a community in our prayer life.

Imagine sharing life with other faith-filled people where you can celebrate each other's joys and give and receive support during challenging times

In between his presentations, there will be time for discussion to apply what he presents to ourselves, our families and our St. Francis de Sales Parish. As we prepare to welcome our new pastor, we want to support each other and come together in prayer.

This retreat is open to all.

Members of the early church devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Acts 2:4

Join us as we reignite the devotion of those Christian communities to learning, fellowship, communion, and prayer.

This gathering will be at the St Francis de Sales Ministry Center at

135 S Buesching, Lake Zurich

The Ministry Center is located south of the church building.

Questions: Pam Lynch Plynch@stfrancislz.org Parish Office 847-438-6622

Register Here!

Food Pantry Requests | Spring 2026

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The food pantry continues to provide food every Thursday to families facing food insecurity. Food donations come from the Illinois Food Bank, local retailers and generous parishioners. Non-perishable food donations can be dropped off at the Ministry Center Monday – Friday and in the donations basket in the Church Gathering Space. Many ask about the items that are needed most – those include:

  • pasta

  • pasta sauce

  • canned meat

  • condiments

  • canned fruit

  • breakfast bars

Adult Confirmation Program for Vicariate 1 Parishioners

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 Are you an adult who missed receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation? 

Preparation for Confirmation for Vicariate I parishioners will be offered weekly on Mondays beginning Monday, June 1, 2026, 7–9 p.m. 

St. Edna Parish, Door #22525 N. Arlington Heights Rd. Arlington Heights 

Confirmation Mass at St. Edna Parish on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 7 p.m. 

Registration closes on Monday, May 11, 2026. Cost: $70/person. 

Contact Lorie Crepeau for information and registration: lcrepeau@stedna.org 847.398.3362, ext. 325.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

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Would You Like a Prayer Shawl or Know Someone Who Would?

A generous supply of shawls in a wide variety of colors and patterns is stored in the Ministry Center, ready for whatever need arises. To request a Prayer Shawl, stop by the Ministry Center to select one that you may deliver yourself; we provide appropriate prayers for presenting the shawl.

A Call for Yarn!

Perhaps a little spring cleaning is underway at your house? Prayer Shawl Ministry will gladly accept donations of yarn you come across while sorting and organizing!

Thank you, knitters and crocheters!

Thank you, knitters and crocheters! You have created a vibrant, Spirit-filled ministry! You have warmed and comforted countless numbers of people with your prayers and shawls.

BLOSSoms of Hope Brunch

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Benefiting the Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide

Please join us this year to celebrate LOSS founder Fr. Charles Rubey!

Sunday, April 26, 2026 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Westin Chicago Lombard 70 Yorktown Center | Lombard, IL

To purchase tickets for $80 each, use the QR code or link below:

catholiccharities.net/LOSS2026

Questions? events@catholiccharities.net

Sharing Peace, Hope, and Love

In 1979, the Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide (LOSS) Program was founded to create a special community where the unique pain of suicide loss could be fully heard. From its inception, LOSS has been a nondenominational program funded by the support of Catholic Charities, private foundations, and charitable contributions. Our mission remains to lessen the stigma of suicide, educate the community about suicide and mental illness, and to help survivors  ind community, direction, and resources for healing.

Fr Ryan Memory Book

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In order to celebrate Fr Ryan and the positive impact he has had on our parish and the larger Lake Zurich community, we would like to create a Memory Book for him. This book would include your letters of appreciation, photos with him, and any shared memories that highlight what a great leader and pastor he was during his tenure at St Francis de Sales. Please email your letters, documents, and photos for inclusion to parishoffice@stfrancislz.org

Use “Fr Ryan Memory Book” in the subject line. We look forward to having Fr Ryan back for a Mass and celebration as soon as we are able.

Totus Tuus 2026 Registration Open

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Campers Register Here
Volunteers Register Here

Holy Week Schedule 2026

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Reconciliation Schedule

9-11am & 5-7pm

Monday, March 30th

Tuesday, March 31st

Wednesday, April 1st

Holy Thursday

No Reconciliations

7pm Holy Thursday Mass

11pm Night Prayer

Good Friday

No Reconciliations

Noon Stations of the Cross [Bilingual]

12:30-2:25pm Tre Ore/Seven Last Words

3pm Service of the Passion

7pm Tenebrae

Holy Saturday

No Reconciliations

Noon & 1pm Blessing of Easter Baskets

7pm Easter Vigil Mass

Easter Sunday Masses

6:30am, 8am, 9:30am [streamed], 11am [broadcasted], & 12:30pm