Virtual Bulletin
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Congrats Scouts!
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Hello Scout Families,
Here is a picture from this evenings Scout Mass. Congratulations to the Cub Scouts who received their Parvuli Dei medals. Thank you to the Cub Scout and Boy Scout leaders that were able to attend. A special Thank You to Maciek Szelazek for leading the church in the Pledge of Allegiance, Scout Law, and Scout Oath.
A proud evening for the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts.
Warm Regards,
Alan Czarnik
Women's Retreat 2022
/Over the weekend of January 28-30, fifty women from St. Francis, various parishes, and several states came together once again for the annual Women's Retreat and welcomed Sister Maris Stella Vaughan O. P., a Dominican Sister of St. Cecilia who teaches in Arizona. A tremendously dynamic speaker, Sister spoke on the topic of "Abide in Love: A Journey to the Father’s Heart". The retreat is held annually at Marytown in Libertyville, National Shrine of St. Maximilian Kolbe. Besides several talks by Sister Maris Stella, there was reconciliation, Mass, adoration, free time, and much-needed fellowship each night, too! To maintain Covid safety, all retreatants followed state masking mandates and registration was limited. We invite you to join us next year, Fri. Jan. 27-Sun. Jan. 29, 2023, when we welcome Father Francis Bitterman who will be speaking on “What Does It Mean To Have Faith? Looking to Holy Women in the Bible & the Saints for Inspiration."
Friday Night Annual Fish Fry & Bake @ Knights of Columbus
/UPDATED MENU!!!!
St Francis congregation & Lake Zurich community came through AGAIN!
/St Francis congregation & Lake Zurich community came
through AGAIN. Your next blood drive is scheduled for July 6.
On behalf of everyone here at Versiti and our hospital
partners, THANK YOU! We could not fulfill our lifesaving
mission without business partners like you.
GOAL 24 u n i t s
Scheduled DONORS 31
Registered DONORS 30
Total UNITS 31
WHOLE BLOOD 19
DOUBLE RED CELL 2 & 4
donors units deferrals 9
first time donors 8 with Versiti
POTENTIAL # OF PATIENTS WE HELPED 69
Blood Drive Nov 10th
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$15 E-Gift Card for all donors!
Due to the ongoing impacts of COVID-19 in our communities, we are facing an immediate need for blood donations. Many blood drives have had to canceled, which has led to a dramatic drop in blood donations in recent weeks. In our efforts to keep the shelves filled with blood at our hospitals, Versiti Blood Center will be sending all donors a $15 e-gift card as a token of appreciation in helping us save lives in our community.
Who benefits from blood donation?
At Versiti Blood Center of Illinois, formerly
Heartland Blood Centers, we never forget the patients who receive the blood we collect.
Every unit of blood is collected from volunteer donors who meet specific criteria and have been screened according to strict guidelines. Every unit (pint) is collected, transported,
tested and stored according to tightly-controlled procedures.
Examples of transfusion needs are:
Cancer: up to 8 units/month
Bone Marrow Transplant: up to 2 units/day
Liver Transplant: up to 100 units
Auto Accident: up to 50 units
Cardiovascular Surgery: 2-25 unit
FREE ANTIBODY TEST for every donation
BRING A PHOTO ID & MASK REQUIRED
WEDNESDAY, November 10
2-6pm, Fr Valker Hall
Appointments are encouraged,
Walk-ins welcome!
https://bit.ly/BloodDrive-11-10-21
Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist FORMATION & TRAINING Nov 13
/Archdiocese of Chicago Vicariate I Deanery ABC Ministry Commission
Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist FORMATION & TRAINING
Saturday, November 13th
ST. THERESA CHURCH
455 N. BENTON STREET, PALATINE, IL 60067
8:30am | Registration
9-11:30am | Workshop
This preparation session will focus on:
Ministry of Eucharist: our baptismal call to ministry
Theology of Eucharist as celebrated in the Roman Catholic tradition
The roots of our ministry in Scripture, the early Church, and on through the Second Vatican Council
Historical aspects of our celebration of Eucharist in practice and devotion
A review of the Liturgy of the Eucharist and how our ministry as EMs ‘fits’ in the larger picture
Questions and Answers
A follow up session will take place in your parish that will include a practicum on the particular practices for distribution of the Eucharist.
Register at www.vic1chicago.org/registrations
Questions? Marie Paul at mariep@sttheresachurch.org
Blood Drive Nov 10th
/$15 E-Gift Card for all donors!
Due to the ongoing impacts of COVID-19 in our communities, we are facing an immediate need for blood donations. Many blood drives have had to canceled, which has led to a dramatic drop in blood donations in recent weeks. In our efforts to keep the shelves filled with blood at our hospitals, Versiti Blood Center will be sending all donors a $15 e-gift card as a token of appreciation in helping us save lives in our community.
Who benefits from blood donation?
At Versiti Blood Center of Illinois, formerly
Heartland Blood Centers, we never forget the patients who receive the blood we collect.
Every unit of blood is collected from volunteer donors who meet specific criteria and have been screened according to strict guidelines. Every unit (pint) is collected, transported,
tested and stored according to tightly-controlled procedures.
Examples of transfusion needs are:
Cancer: up to 8 units/month
Bone Marrow Transplant: up to 2 units/day
Liver Transplant: up to 100 units
Auto Accident: up to 50 units
Cardiovascular Surgery: 2-25 unit
FREE ANTIBODY TEST for every donation
BRING A PHOTO ID & MASK REQUIRED
WEDNESDAY, November 10
2-6pm, Fr Valker Hall
Appointments are encouraged,
Walk-ins welcome!
https://bit.ly/BloodDrive-11-10-21
The Little Sisters of the Poor would like to express our gratitude for the warm welcome
/The Little Sisters of the Poor would like to express our gratitude for the warm welcome we received at St. Francis de Sales for the weekend Masses of August 28 and 29th. Through your generosity, we raised $8,228 for our home. We are keeping you in our grateful prayers! We invite you to submit your prayer requests through our website at www.littlesistersofthepoorpalatine.org You can also make a donation if you have not had the opportunity to do so, or view our “urgently needed items list.” Thank you all and God Bless You!
Back to School Backpacks want to say THANK YOU!
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THANK YOU to all who participated in the Back-to-School program! We again had a wonderful year with 261 backpacks donated to needy children! Because of your generosity, these children will start school with a new backpack and the school supplies they need for a successful year. The backpacks were distributed to low income children through our St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry, Our Lady of Tepeyac and Catholic Charities, just in time for the first day of school. We are grateful for your contributions to support these children and for giving them a chance for a bright new future.
Back-to-School BACKPACK PROGRAM
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St Francis de Sales will be collecting backpacks filled with school supplies to benefit underprivileged children in our community. Beginning July 17th & 18th Back-to-School Tags with a list of school supplies for each backpack will be available at church.
All school supplies should be placed in a new backpack and returned to church by Sunday, August 1st. It is also possible to donate online at www.ctc4kids/2021. Please designate St Francis de Sales Lake Zurich on your donation. Your gift means the world to a bright and deserving child eager for a proper education.
Become a CASA Volunteer
/Help A Child
Too many children in Lake County are in vulnerable situations and need our help. Others are in an already overburdened foster care system and resources are stretched thin. There is a critical need for kindness and compassion and many ways to get involved. CASA of Lake County will help you understand more about how you can take faith filled steps to help a child's voice be heard.
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE NOW Become a CASA Volunteer
Virtual Training Offered Every 8 Weeks
contact Lori Petersen at lpetersen@casalakecounty.com
visit www.casalakecounty.com
St Francis de Sales Mom's Group is BACK!
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Mom’s Group
Summer 2021 with St Francis de Sales Parish Community
St. Francis Mom's Group is a place for mother's of young children to gather and grow in faith and fellowship. No matter if you are brand new or a Mom's Group regular, we would love for you to join us! With questions please contact Stephanie Tanner at steph.tanner26@gmail.com\
Summer Park Playdate
When: Saturday, July 10th at 9am
What: Join us for a morning of fun at the St. Francis de Sales School Playground (located behind the school) feel free to bring your coffee and husbands
Bonfire & S'mores
When: Wednesday, July 14th 6:30-8:30pm
What: Join us for a Mom's Night Out Bonfire & S'mores on the church patio. This will be a great time to reconnect with each other, meet new Mamas, and have some fun on a summer night. S'mores and beverages will be provided, but please bring your own lawn chair and if you would like a snack to share. (Nursing babies are welcome to join!)
Where: St. Francis de Sales Church Patio (The church patio is located behind St. Francis de Sales church. Park behind the church and follow the ramp down to the patio.)
Summer Park Playdate
When: Wednesday, July 28th at 10am
What: Join us for a morning of fun at the St. Francis de Sales School playground (located behind the school)