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St. Scholastica Parish 7800 Janes Avenue Woodridge, IL 60517 |
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Pope Francis recently asked us “to make room in our hearts for those who have sinned, those who have made mistakes and are in jail." St. Scholastica is partnering with Companions Journeying Together to start a pen pal club; parishioners will have the opportunity to be a pen pal with a person who is imprisoned. Mail time is very hard for those who never receive a card or letter. Will you consider joining our club? Companions offers us a post office box to use as a return address, and they will also provide training. Being present to a person in prison can make a big difference. One prisoner expressed it this way, “When you have someone writing to you regularly it really does affect a person’s whole attitude and outlook.” email Shawn Denning sdenning@stscholasticaparish.org |
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Pen Pal Ministry to Prisoners |
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St. Scholastica Parish
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CATHOLICS COME HOME.org - Catholics Returning Home
Do you know someone who has left the Church? Most of us do not have to look very far to find non-practicing Catholics in our circle of family and friends. Many of us are concerned about these loved ones, but we don’t know how to help them. Obviously, most of them are searching, but how can we help them find their way home? pray for them extend a personal invitation to them; tell them that we miss them and would like for them to come back home to our Church family pass this on to anyone who might be interested email Shawn Denning sdenning@stscholasticaparish.org. |
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Bereavement Support Needed?
We hope to meet the needs of those in the parish who are grieving a loss – recent or not so recent. Meetings are FIRST and THIRD Fridays (one meeting in July & August) 10-11:30 am in the Parish Administration Center. email Shawn Denning sdenning@stscholasticaparish.org Sign up at www.griefshare.org for 365 daily, encouraging emails. God’s blessings on your journey. |
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REACH OUT to divorced Catholic neighbors, friends, and relatives by sharing these websites: The sites lovingly help clear up misconceptions concerning separation, divorce and remarriage in and outside the Catholic Church. “Let these men and women know that the Church loves them and that she is not far from them. The divorced and remarried are and remain her members, because they have received Baptism and retain their Christian faith.” Pope John Paul II, Feb. 1997 Email Shawn Denning – sdenning@stscholasticaparish.org should you want to initiate an annulment |
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Adult Confirmation
Catholic Adults 18 years old or older may only be seeking the Sacrament of Confirmation. Sessions are scheduled for January and February each year to be with these adults and prepare them for the sacrament. The Sacrament is then conferred to them at the Cathedral of St. Raymond, Nonnatus on a Sunday afternoon during the Easter Season each Spring. For more information onAdult Confirmation, please e-mail Shawn Denning at sdenning@stscholasticaparish.org |
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Becoming Catholic - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
We are happy that you are interested in learning more about becoming Catholic. We are available to answer any questions you have as you begin this spiritual process of conversion.
· What happens during Inquiry? · What is an RCIA Sponsor and do I need one? · What are the requirements to be a Sponsor? For more information on RCIA or to become a sponsor or a team member, please contact Shawn Denning – Ross, 630.985.2351 x130 |
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Have you ever wondered . . . What the meaning of the ‘vestments’ priests wear for Mass are? What is the book the priest reads prayers from? Why is there an entrance processional? Where do the readings of the Mass come from? How does a deacon or priest prepare a homily? Why do we have presentation of gifts? How many Eucharistic Prayers are there? What does it mean to “be sent”? The answers to these and many other questions can be found during the Speaker Series on the Mass. Each topic of this three-part series will be offered twice a week in the hope that most can attend one of the days/times for each.
INTRODUCTORY RITE (Fr. Mark) Thursday, January 16, 7-8:30 pm Saturday, January 18, 12:30-2 pm
LITURGY OF THE WORD Thursday, January 23, 7-8:30 pm Saturday, January 25, 12:30-2 pm
LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST & CONCLUDING RITE (Fr. Norbert) Thursday, January 30, 7-8:30 pm Saturday, February 1, 12:30-2 pm
See the bulletin for more information! |