Broken and Blessed: A Prayer Service Nov 18th

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Broken and Blessed: A Prayer Service

Come encounter God’s love, healing, and hope!

November 18, 2021 – 7:00 pm

Gather as one family of faith to recognize our brokenness, acknowledge our heartache, receive

God’s blessings and grace, and bring hope to our broken world. Encounter the peace of Jesus

Christ and join together for a night of prayer, support, and song on November 18, 2021, at 7:00

pm, St. Francis de Sales Church.

SELLING BUTTER BRAIDS DURING ALL MASSES OCT 30/31! 

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Our St. Francis de Sales 8th graders are headed to Washington D.C. in May for their class trip. 100% of the proceeds from this fundraiser go directly to the students to reduce the cost of the trip. The school does not receive any of the profits. Students will be selling before and after all masses the weekend of Oct 30/31 at the both entrances of the church.  Please contact Nichole Alivia with questions- 224-239-3914.

Thank you for supporting our 8th grade students!

Butter Braid

PARISH ALL SOULS’ MASS | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 7 PM

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PARISH ALL SOULS’ MASS

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 7 PM

In our Catholic tradition, during the entire month of November, we pray for our loved ones who have died. Most especially, we remember them on November 2, the Commemoration of All Souls. All who grieve the loss of someone special, whether recently or years ago, are invited to attend the 7 pm All Souls’ Mass on Tuesday, November 2nd to pray and light a candle for loved ones who have died. 

To remember those whom we mourn in a tangible way and make their presence a part of this special liturgy, you are invited to bring a memento to place on a memory table prior to Mass. The memento might be a picture of your loved one or some other small article that means a great deal to you as you remember them. If you have questions, please contact the parish office.

All Souls November 2

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We honor those parishioners who have died since the last All Souls Mass

We honor those parishioners who have died since the last All Souls Mass

Thomas Jacobs 

Mary Elizabeth Soliwoda 

Lucille Rudsinski 

John Zigmond 

Robert Logan 

Thad Jurczak 

Therese Brown 

Anna DeSanto 

Veronica Hoehne 

LeRoy Vincolese 

James Kuczora 

Santina Mazzetti 

Dorothy  Thompson 

Donald Novak 

Shirley M Schmidt 

Rosemary Kamhout 

Thomas Harrington 

Giuseppe Guajliardo 

 Theresa Marie Sansalone 

James Mastores 

 Jack Welbourn 

Elizabeth Fox 

Maria Birkenbach 

Susan Rodriguez 

Patricia Miiller 

Eugene Mizerka 

Ronald Sapochak 

Lucia Romozzi 

Andrew Lindgren 

Paul Sheedy 

 Diana Olczyk 

 Earl Strack 

 David Vrba 

A BIG shout out to the 11am parking lot Mass volunteers!!!! 

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A BIG shout out to the 11am parking lot Mass volunteers!!!! 

A BIG shout out to the 11am parking lot Mass volunteers!!!!  Thank you for enabling those who are not able to come inside church to attend Sunday Mass and c receive Jesus.  

To volunteer for our Welcome Ministry inside or out in our parking lot, please email
growdisciples12@gmail.com

“My husband and I are continuing to attend Mass in the parking lot at 11:00 a.m. on Sundays, listening via FM 89.9.  My husband has a compromised immune system so we are trying our best to avoid any crowds during this pandemic, thusly really appreciate the opportunity to attend Mass in this way.  There are usually about 30 to 40 other cars on any given Sunday as well.  Thank you to all those folks who continue to help us in the parking lot every Sunday for the 11:00 a.m. Mass.   We have the men who usher for us and the Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist (especially Bernie) who bring Holy Communion to our cars
every Sunday, and those who make the Mass available via the radio.” 

Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist FORMATION &  TRAINING Nov 13

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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

Proclaiming the Word LECTOR TRAINING Nov 6th

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Archdiocese of Chicago Vicariate I Deanery ABC Ministry Commission

Proclaiming the Word LECTOR TRAINING

Saturday, November 6th

ST MARY OF VERNON CHURCH

236 US HWY 45, INDIAN CREEK, IL 60061

9:15am | Registration

9:30am-12:30pm | Workshop 

Lectors have a critical role in the celebration of the Mass. Because lectors proclaim not just any word, but the Word of God, it is essential that they develop the skills required to communicate God's Message competently.

Through the use of voice, eye contact, and personal presence, lectors help God's Word come alive for the assembly. 

This training will provide the skills and self-confidence needed for those who wish to become lectors in their own parish. 

Open to adults and high school students. 

This training is for NEW ministers only.

Register at
www.vic1chicago.org/registrations

Questions? 
Maureen Evers at mevers@archchicago.org

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

The Little Sisters of the Poor would like to express our gratitude for the warm welcome

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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! 

THIS SATURDAY -- PUBLIC SQUARE ROSARY CRUSADE

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Announcing the 104th Anniversary 2021

PUBLIC SQUARE ROSARY CRUSADE

The world is at a crossroad. God is more offended than ever as people ignore Our Lady’s maternal request to “stop offending God.” Yes, we must listen to Our Lady’s re-quest and stop sinning if we hope to enjoy God’s blessings and to avert His wrath. He will hear us, if we pray through the intercession of His Blessed Mother. That’s why we’re doing the 2021 Public Square Rosary Crusade. In The Secret of the Rosary, Saint Louis Marie Grignion de Montfort said: “Public prayer is far more powerful than private prayer to appease the anger of God and call down His mercy, and Holy Mother Church, guided by the Holy Spirit, has always advocated public prayer in times of public tragedy and suffering.”

JOIN THE 2021 PUBLIC SQUARE ROSARY CRUSADE TODAY! 

Saturday October 16th Noon at the POW Monument - across from Library

America Needs Fatima!

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Unfortunate News About Fr Ryan's Reinstatement

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September 16, 2021

Feast of St. Cornelius and St. Cyprian

Dear St. Francis de Sales Parish,

By now, the archdiocese will have informed you that my return to the parish will be delayed while its Independent Review Board investigates new information about an accusation against me that had been previously closed. I hope this will be expeditiously resolved. I write to you with both sadness and disappointment that I will not be returning as we had planned and with the firm belief that this additional investigation will result in my exoneration. I would like the parish to know that there is not a new accuser.

It is important that you know I categorically deny that I have ever abused a child. I have faith the investigation will confirm what I know to be true and that I will return to parish ministry when it concludes. At the same time, I want to affirm that the Church must be vigilant in protecting children and that only by investigating all such charges can we fulfill that obligation.

I am grateful to Father Jerome Jacob, Father Robert Heinz, the visiting priests, our Deacons, the parish and school staff and many volunteers in our ministries for their work during this difficult time. I pray for them and you and ask that you keep me in your prayers as we endure this separation. I am humbled by the on-going prayers and support of the good people in our good parish. Please be patient and stay together as a parish family, dedicated to the teachings of Jesus and each other.

Yours in Christ,

Fr. David F. Ryan

Dear Parishioners of St. Francis de Sales Parish,

Last week, I informed you that our Independent Review Board (IRB) had found there was insufficient reason to suspect Father David Ryan had committed sexual abuse of a minor and that I was reinstating him as your pastor, effective immediately.

However, since then, additional information, not previously provided to the Archdiocese or the IRB, has surfaced and that will mean delaying Father Ryan’s return to the parish while it is thoroughly investigated. Father Ryan has assured us that he will cooperate fully as he understands that we must take every allegation seriously in accordance with our child protection policies.

I share your disappointment at this news, especially as I know plans were being made to welcome Father Ryan back this weekend. But, I ask your patience once again as we fulfill our obligation to keep the children entrusted to us safe and proceed in a way that serves the cause of justice for all concerned. Please continue to pray for everyone involved in this matter and know that I am praying for you. We will share new information as it becomes available.

Sincerely yours in Christ

Blase Cardinal Cupich
Archbishop of Chicago

The Seven Last Words of Jesus Prayer Service [Good Friday | April 2, 2021]

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Good evening.

Jesus, the word of God, gave us words of wisdom filled with hope and spoken from His heart. His words provide the truth about the meaning of life and call us, each of us, to work tirelessly for building a community of disciples which is rooted in his unconditional, unqualified love. The season of Lent has provided us with the opportunity to go deeper. To go deeper into our minds and deeper into our hearts to draw us closer to the realisation of God's presence in our lives. On this Good Friday, Jesus' final words, spoken to us as his human life was ending, help us better understand God's love for each of us. His Last Words show us human pain and suffering, and they promise that God's love is the source of life. So as we gather tonight my friends, whether in our sanctuary or the sanctuaries of our home, we enter into these seven last words of our Jesus. These words will come alive for us as fellow disciples witness to the way that these words are intertwined in the narrative of each of their own lives. But our collective prayer is that as we walk this journey with our Lord tonight our mind and heart will be open to see and hear how the very Paschal mystery that we celebrate in these sacred days is patterned in each of our own paths of discipleship. So may each of us find inspiration to love God and to love others as we reflect together on Jesus's last words.

- Fr Bradley Zamora

Our Faith Community - NOW!

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St. Francis has returned to all Masses inside. Weekday and weekend Masses are now offered in church. We are seeing growing attendance inside church at all the services. We continue to take precautions to make sure everyone is healthy, such as having ministers of the Eucharist wear masks and cleanse their hands often. Currently you don’t have to register to attend a Mass because we do not have capacity limits. It is such a pleasure to be able to come together in church and receive the Eucharist.

We are a sacramental church!  We have been celebrating so many baptisms in the past months. What a joy to welcome the little ones into our faith community. There have been several weddings in the past months. How wonderful that these couples are including their faith in their decision to marry.  If you have put off a baptism or “church” wedding, give us a call we’d love to talk

We were talking with Fr. Paul Wachdorf about the anointing of the sick that he recently performed. Anointing is available to persons who are dealing with illness. Fr. Paul mentioned that he anointed a person who is expected to live a few more months. It gave the person great comfort to be anointed and also provided a way to talk with family members about wishes when the person dies. Call the parish office if you would like to talk about this wonderful sacrament.


Have you noticed that instead of youth serving as altar servers, you’re seeing deacons doing those duties? For now, we aren’t using youth to altar serve due to health concerns. This may change when the school year starts. The deacons have been at all the Masses to help at the altar. And by the way, we are more than just “big, old” altar servers. We have been doing the setup for Mass because many of our Masses are celebrated by visiting priests. And besides that, it’s just good for the deacons to be available to people before and after Mass.


If you are worried about coming into church and being in a crowd, we are offering an option. At the 11 am Sunday Mass, you can park in the back parking lot, stay in your car, listen to the Mass on your car radio and receive the Eucharist in your car. As you get to the back parking lot, look for directions from our Knights of Columbus. We expect to offer this option for awhile until it is safe for everyone to return to the church building.

It’s been nice to see that several people are coming to receive the sacrament of Reconciliation on Saturdays. At 4 pm, in church, one of our priests is there to offer the sacrament until 4:45 pm. We provide some guides to preparing for the sacrament and copies of the Act of Contrition, in case you forgot. If it’s been a while, the priest is glad to walk you through the process. Come by and take advantage of this powerful sacrament.

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.

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.