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ACA REPORT FOR OUR PARISH - APRIL 2021 REPORT
/ACA REPORT FOR OUR PARISH
APRIL 2021 REPORT
Donor Count.....................................................303
2021 Goal.................................................$125,410
Amount Pledged.....................................$128,588
Goal Overage..............................................$3,178
Amount Paid..............................................$97,735
Balance Due..............................................$30,853
Our parish is conducting our campaign for the Annual Catholic Appeal. The Annual Catholic Appeal theme, “Come, follow me ... and bring hope to the world,” was selected because as disciples of Jesus, we follow the Master who both gives us hope and sends us to bring his hope to our world that needs it so much.
Each prayer and each pledge makes a difference! The prayers and gifts of many enable our parishes, schools and ministries to deliver needed services.
Our Annual Catholic Appeal goal for this year 2021 is $125,410.
To make your gift, you can complete the mail-in giving envelope available at church or make a gift online by clicking the button on our website, www.annualcatholicappeal.com.
As in the past, payments in excess of our parish goal will be returned to our parish as a rebate.
Thank you for your prayers, consideration and generosity.
Congrats Confirmation Class of 2021!
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Francisca Madeleine Sophie Alivia
Tyler Benedict Armstrong
Patrick Damien Baartmans
Matthew Jude Baehr
Michael Gabriel Bala
Cameron Patrick Baldwin
William Christopher Bartels
Keira Quiteria Bauman
Colton Hubertus Belew
Adam Joseph Benedict
Olivia Therese Benedict
Abigail Clare Blanchette
Shaylea Brigid Bodo
Erica Ava Brenner
Ryan Michael Charneske
Connor Brendan Clausen
Gavin Patrick Clausen
Evan Michael Coombs
Lainey Alexandra Cordova
Nicholas Matthew Costis
John Coughlin
Gabriel Augustine Creasy
Natalie Catherine Czarnik
Alejandro John
Del Bosque-Siller
Nathan Francis DiLegge
Gwendolyn Cecilia Dionesotes
James Francesco DiTommaso,II
Ryan Aloysius Donnan
Andrew Luke Dziubinski
Jack Ferdinand Dziubinski
Natalie Mary Dziubinski
Braden Gregory Eckman
Benjamin Sebastian Elias
Ian Sebastian Ferguson
Natasha Michael Fernandez
Ciaran Raymond Finn
Kaylie Jude Freeland
Ryan Sebastian Friddle
Adam Robert Galdoni
Lucas Sebastian Ganan
Deysy Lucia Garcia
Joseph Genovese
Hannah Regina Glazbrook
Julia Ann Goodrich
Dylan Sebastian Harer
Grant Christopher Harrison
Kathryn Zoe Elizabeth Hilton
Mary Catherine Huels
Alyssa Francis Hynek
Riley Bridget Irvin
Nathan Lawrence James
Kacper Anthony Kierat
Spencer Anthony Kinsey
Jackson Patrick Koenigsknecht
Jack Joseph Koester
Gillian Camilla Kramer
Dominik Michael Krawiec
Emilia Helena Kubik
Noah Sebastian Kyrychenko
Ryan Sebastian Loch
Matthew Luby
Anna Anne Lutz
Kathryn Mary McCormick
Kaylie Catherine McKenna
Madeline Catherine Mack
Michael Andrew Maloney
Michela Lucia Mangiardi
Nicholas Carlo Medina
Emma Mary Magdalene Mescha
Liam Patrick Mulroe
Hugo Oscar Navarrette
Taggart John Niepomnik
William Michael Niese
Ethan Lidwina O’Gradney
Zachary Joseph Parsons
Ryan Anthony Paull
Delaney Patrick Petrow
Kate Gabriel Pieters
Annabelle Agnes Pinto
Brendan Matthew Powers
Michael Reed
Nicole Teresa Rogus
Christina Marie Santello
Ashley Teresa Schabes
Bradley Francis Schaefer
Dillon Sebastian Schmidt
Christian Christopher Seminaro
Jillian Agatha Sherman
Stephanie Catherine Sherman
Carson Sebastian Shively
Kate Rose Shondy
Benjamin Uriel Snider
Campbell Sebastian Stawarz
Ariel Anastasia Stencel
Orna Brigid Stuart
Benjamin Michael Swiat
Julia Dwynwen Szewczky
John Taurus
Luke Tauras
Olivia Faith Thomas
Christian Lawrence Tirado
Elizabeth Katharine Tirado
Brooke Rose Wahlund
Michael Adjutor Wywrocki
John Sebastian Zachara
Daniel Augustine Zizzo
Jacqueline Katherine Zizzo
Nolan Michael Zuchnik
Thank You Zack Keller!
/Thank you for leading music for our 11:15am parking lot crowd! You were great when sharing your voice - even while trying to keep warm in the school basement! And thank you for sharing songs of celebration while outside for Easter!
Good luck in your next adventures!
Letter from Fr. Jerry Jacob Regarding New School Leadership Appointment
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Dear Saint Francis de Sales Parish community,
As the temporary administrator of your parish, I wanted to add my congratulations and best wishes to both Kyle Schmitt and Mary Keller.
It is bittersweet to say goodbye to Kyle Schmitt. Kyle has been a wonderful school Principal and, during his tenure, has made many contributions to the St. Francis de Sales Parish School. Kyle has led the school to its second Blue Ribbon Award, put the school on a path to financial sustainability, increased school enrollment, improved overall programing including new writing and middle school math curriculum adoptions, launched the school’s aftercare program, and has guided the school safely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
While Kyle’s departure was unexpected, I want to thank him for his great service to the parish school and community of Saint Francis, and offer my prayers for him and his growing family as he begins a new role as President of Notre Dame High School in Chattanooga Tennessee. May God’s Blessing be upon them in this time of transition.
St. Francis de Sales Parish School is very blessed to have many great teachers and two excellent Assistant Principals. I would like to add my name to the long list of those congratulating Mary Keller on her appointment as the new Principal of the St. Francis de Sales Parish School.
Mary has an impeccable resume, was a highly sought-after candidate for Principal at several Archdiocese schools, has a master’s degree in mathematics, and has worked closely with Kyle Schmitt and Fr. Ryan over the past several years. An important consideration from my vantage point is that Mary’s heart is here at Saint Francis de Sales Parish. She has expressed to me her love for Christ and for this parish community. Her commitment to Catholic education is evident from her dedication to our school community for many years.
Please know that I, along with Fr. Ryan and parish leadership, followed a selection and interview process in conjunction with, and endorsed by, the Archdiocese of Chicago Office of Catholic Schools. The parish leaders, including me, who interviewed Mary for the position of Principal unanimously recommended her.
At this time while Fr. Ryan has been asked to step aside from the parish, we are grateful for the stability and continuity that Mary brings to our parish school. Fr. Ryan and I could not be more pleased with Mary’s selection as Principal and wish her all the best in her new position.
Let us pray for one another,
Fr. Jerry Jacob Temporary Administrator Dean Vicariate 1-A
WELCOME TO ST. FRANCIS DE SALES PARISH!
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We look forward to seeing you back in church
Please register at www.stfrancislzparish.org and join us for our scheduled indoor Masses: 5 pm Saturday Vigil, 6:30 am Sunday, 9:00 am Sunday (also Live-streamed on our Youtube and Facebook channels) Tune into Comcast 4 and U-verse 99 for a rebroadcast of our Mass Sunday at 12:30 pm.
We also offer a unique outdoor parking lot Mass. No registration necessary!
11:15 am Sunday – West Parking Lot - behind the School/Church. Remain in your parked car and participate as our priest celebrates Mass from the altar on a raised truck platform. Mass is broadcast to your car radio 89.9 FM. You are able to receive Holy Communion as the Eucharist is brought to each car.
Other weekday opportunities include:
Daily Mass: Noon on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays. Please note our School Mass at 1 pm on Wednesdays. No registration is required. We also stream daily Mass on our Facebook and YouTube channels. Communion Service: 8 am Tuesdays and Thursdays
Prayer experiences including Parish Mission, Scripture study and healing services. We continue to work on exciting new opportunities for you to stay connected to God and to each other. Please check our website frequently for current events.
Ministry Center and Fr. Valker Hall are still closed until further notice. For scheduling funerals or sacraments of Baptism, Matrimony, Confession or Anointing of the Sick please call Parish Office at (847)438-6622.
We pray that as the number of those vaccinated increases over the next few months, positivity and death rates in our state, which have been rising will significantly decrease. These rates determine state and Archdiocesan mandated guidelines regarding safety protocol and capacity limits that we must follow. We need to remain vigilant and continue to adhere to current public health and Archdiocesan guidelines including masking, distancing, capacity limits and hand sanitizing.
We are at a critical tipping point in our fight against this virus. If we stay the course for another few months, following the state and Archdiocese guidelines, we can really knock this virus back for the good of all. And once we see a trend of significant decline in positivity rates, we are hopeful and excited that the state and Archdiocese will safely expand capacity limits and ease other restrictions. In the meantime, let’s love our neighbor as Jesus asks of us and continue to do our part to keep everyone safe.
Keeping our church safe for all, requires a huge volunteer commitment. In order to keep our church doors open, we need adequate help. We have a very dedicated and joyful pool of volunteers, but we can always use more. If you would like to ensure that we can continue to safely keep our church open and at our capacity limit, please visit our website to sign up to volunteer.
ACA REPORT FOR OUR PARISH - MARCH 2021 REPORT
/ACA REPORT FOR OUR PARISH MARCH 2021 REPORT
Donor Count.....................................................261
2021 Goal.................................................$125,410
Amount Pledged.....................................$106,473
Goal Shortage...........................................$18,937
Amount Paid..............................................$75,653
Balance Due..............................................$30,820
Annual Catholic Appeal: Come Follow Me...and bring hope to the world
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Our parish is conducting our campaign for the Annual Catholic Appeal. The Annual Catholic Appeal theme, “Come, follow me ... and bring hope to the world,” was selected because as disciples of Jesus, we follow the Master who both gives us hope and sends us to bring his hope to our world that needs it so much.
Each prayer and each pledge makes a difference! The prayers and gifts of many enable our parishes, schools and ministries to deliver needed services.
Our Annual Catholic Appeal goal for this year 2021 is $125,410.
To make your gift, you can complete the mail-in giving envelope available at church or make a gift online by clicking the button on our website, www.annualcatholicappeal.com.
As in the past, payments in excess of our parish goal will be returned to our parish as a rebate.
Thank you for your prayers, consideration and generosity.
Farewell to Fr Bradley Zamora - Thank you for all you have blessed us with!
/Dear St. Francis de Sales Family,
It has been an absolute joy to journey with you these last five months. Gosh, you are such an amazing parish and a true community of disciples. I am so grateful that the Spirit led me to assist with the sacramental life of your parish and be a fellow disciple on the journey. I know that you continue to navigate this moment of uncertainty but your resilient faith in our Risen Lord will continue to give you hope and trust.
I wanted to share that Cardinal Cupich has asked me to take leave of my ministry and teaching at the seminary and become the new Director and Chaplain of the Sheil Catholic Center at Northwestern University. I am very excited for this new path ahead of me and I am looking forward to being able to journey with the many students of Northwestern University and also the greater community who make up the family of faith that is the Sheil Catholic Center.
This new ministry, however, means that I will be saying “farewell” to my St. Francis de Sales family at the end of May, at least on a regular basis. You all have really filled my heart in so many ways since I arrived to “help out.” You embraced me as a member of your community and have uplifted me in so many varied ways and have allowed me to pray with you and for you. I’ll forever be grateful for the time we shared with one another.
Please pray for me, for Mundelein Seminary and for the Sheil Catholic Center at Northwestern University.
On the Journey Together,
Fr. Bradley bzamora@archchicago.org
St Francis de Sales Community Blood Drive
/Includes Antibody testing!
PARISH MISSION: The Story of Us presented by Kristin Bird
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SIGN UP TO ATTEND THE MISSION IN PERSON
[ Mon Tues Wed ]
APRIL 26-28th, 2021
10AM & 7PM // CHURCH & STREAMING
Monday: A Collision of Narratives
Tuesday: Discovering Your Story
Wednesday: Becoming God's Storyteller
Everyone has a story. Come discover the dynamic and life changing way that God’s story has collided with your story. Join us at our Parish Mission and see how knowing your story can awaken your relationship with Jesus. You will hear an authentic witness led by dynamic Catholic speaker, Kristin Bird.
The Parish Mission kicks off on Monday, April 26. We will meet in person with morning and evening options. All CoVid safety guidelines will continue to be followed including face masks and distancing. Evening sessions will be streamed to our YouTube & Facebook channels. More details to come. Registration will be required.
Kristin Bird's unique blend of humor and down-to-earth wisdom has helped Catholics revitalize their relationships with Jesus and His Church. She has inspired youth and adults around the country to take the next step in their faith journey and to experience a lived, personal and intentional relationship with Jesus.
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SIGNUPS ON ITS WAY! Please text SFDSMISSION to 84576join for updates or call the Ministry Center!
He is Risen! New Window Paintings at the Ministry Center
/Have you seen the latest masterpiece that Fr Ryan's friend, Mr. Cappozzoli has painted on the windows of the Ministry Center? Here is a look at this spring's collection! Mr. Cappozzoli has been blessing our parish over the past year or so with his wonderful renditions of various biblical and faith scenes through the liturgical year. Thank you for your beautiful, inspiring artwork!
Women's Retreat is currently full for in person experience, but Zoom is still open!
/The retreat is currently full! If you would like to be put on our wait list, please email Cindy Blank at cmhex40@hotmail.com.
Want to wish Fr. Ryan a happy 70th birthday on April 26??
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Send all cards and goodies to the Ministry Center or Church by Friday, April 23rd and we will have them delivered to Fr Ryan on the big day!
You can also mail to 135 S Buesching Road, Lake Zurich 60047
We will take late drop offs too all week!
Let There be New LED Lights!
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Many thanks to Larry & Mary Jo Butz and OEO Energy Solutions for their generous donation to Fr. Ryan and the Parish of all the new LED lights in the Ministry Center (1st and 2nd floor), entire parish school building, and Fr. Valker Hall. Not only does it look brighter and lighter, but it will reduce our energy consumption by an average of 65% year after year!
This is a beautiful gift in honor and memory of Megan Butz
THE REGION 6 SCIENCE FAIR RESULTS ARE IN!
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THE REGION 6 SCIENCE FAIR RESULTS ARE IN!
This year's Regional Fair was quite different than in years past because it was completely virtual, with no opportunity for a question and answer session. Normally two judges agree on a single score for a student whereas this year a single judge provided a score based on a review of their written report and narrated slide presentation. Based on their score, they are provided a Participation, Bronze, Silver, or Gold Award. This year all Gold awards qualify for the State IJAS Exposition.
Please let your students know how proud we are of them!
ILLINOIS JUNIOR ACADEMY OF SCIENCE (IJAS) REGIONAL RESULTS 2021
Andrea Fernandez - Battery Size vs. Time - Silver Award
Abby Hannah - Surfin' on Radio Waves - Gold Award
Lilly Kinsey & Meghan Wiseman - How Music Affects Accuracy -Silver Award
Philip Kruglov - Green Energy - Gold Award
Annabella Ori - Does What You Think Something Is, Affect How You Smell It? - Silver Award
Joseph Quast - Is this Helpful for Blind People? - Silver Award
Evan Villinski - The Corked Bat: Powerful or Pointless? -Gold Award
Elizabeth Vinnes - Do the Movies We Watch Affect How We Sleep? - Silver Award
Illinois Junior Academy of Science (IJAS) State Qualifiers for 2021
Abby Hannah - Surfin' on Radio Waves
Philip Kruglov - Green Energy
Evan Villinski - The Corked Bat: Powerful or Pointless?
Meghan Wiseman - Which Preservative Keeps Gala Apples Freshest the Longest?
Meghan Wiseman's project from last year, Which Preservative Keeps Gala Apples Freshest the Longest?, qualified for the State Fair in Spring of 2020. Since the State Fair was canceled last Spring due to the Pandemic, her project automatically qualifies for this year's State Fair.
Congratulations and I hope your students enjoy a well-deserved Spring Break!
Rita Salit, 6-8th Grade Science