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Twenty-Seventh Ordinal Sunday of the Year, October 7, 2012

CATHOLIC CHURCH
Winfield, IL 60190
Fax 630-668-1074
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The Spirit of the Lord is upon us, because the Lord has anointed us to proclaim: Ecce Agnus Dei - Behold the Lamb of God; Behold the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Inspired by Luke 4:18 & John 1:29

~ Our Mission Statement ~

ANGELS WE HOPE TO HEAR ON HIGH SWEETLY SINGING GODS PRAISES

This past week we had several feasts of Angels. On September 29th, we celebrated three of the Great Archangels: St. Michael, St. Gabriel, and St. Rafael (there are actually, in tradition seven Archangels: St. Gabriel [the bearer of God's secret messages to His chosen ones to Mary the Queen of the Angels], St. Raphael [assigned toaccompany us along the way of our pilgrimage - he gives the light to discern correctly God's ways and protects us from the dangers that befall us on our way to our heavenly home medicine of God], St. Uriel [angel in the Garden of Eden - angel of justice], St. Sealtiel [incenser, contemplator and adorer of the Holy Trinity}, St. Jhudiel [dispenser of God's eternal and abundant mercy], St. Barachiel [assigned by God to keep watch over His adopted children, and to lead Choirs of Angels], St. Michael [prince of all the hierarchies of the Heavenly Hosts and defender against the devil]). On October 2 we celebrated the feast of the Holy Guardian Angels. Although the church teaches as doctrine that there are Angels, that concept that an individual soul has a guardian angel has never been defined by the Church, and is, consequently, not an article of faith; but it is the "mind of the Church", as St. Jerome expressed it: "how great the dignity of the soul, since each one has from his birth an angel commissioned to guard it." (Comm. in Matt., xviii, lib. II).
This belief in guardian angels can be traced throughout all antiquity; pagans, like
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Menander and Plutarch (cf. Eusebius, "Praep. Evang.", xii), and Neo-Platonists, like Plotinus, held it. It was also the belief of the Babylonians and Assyrians, as their monuments testify, for a figure of a guardian angel now in the British Museum once decorated an Assyrian palace, and might well serve for a modern representation; while Nabopolassar, father of Nebuchadnezzar the Great, says: "He (Marduk) sent a tutelary deity (cherub) of grace to go at my side; in everything that I did, he made my work to succeed."

In the Bible this doctrine is clearly discernible and its development is well marked. In Genesis 28-29, angels not only act as the executors of God's wrath against the cities of the plain, but they deliver Lot from danger; in Exodus 12-13, an angel is the appointed leader of the host of Israel, and in 32:34, God says to Moses: "my angel shall go before you." At a much later period we have the story of Tobias, which might serve for a commentary on the words of Psalm 90:11: "For he hath given his angels charge over thee; to keep thee in all thy ways." (Cf. Psalm 33:8 and 34:5) Lastly, in Daniel 10 angels are entrusted with the care of particular districts; one is called "prince of the kingdom of the Persians", and Michael is termed "one of the chief princes"; cf. Deuteronomy 32:8 (Septuagint); and Ecclesiasticus 17:17 (Septuagint). This sums up the Old Testament doctrine on the point; it is clear that the Old Testament conceived of God's angels as His ministers who carried out his behests, and who were at times given special commissions, regarding men and mundane affairs. There is no special teaching; the doctrine is rather taken for granted than expressly laid down; cf. 2 Maccabees 3:25; 10:29; 11:6; 15:23. But in the New Testament the doctrine is stated with greater precision. Angels are everywhere the intermediaries between God and man; and Christ set a seal upon the Old Testament teaching: "See that you despise not one of these little ones: for I say to you, that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father who is in heaven." (Matthew 18:10). A twofold aspect of the doctrine is here put before us: even little children have guardian angels, and these same angels lose not the vision of God by the fact that they have a mission to fulfil on earth. Without dwelling on the various passages in the New Testament where the doctrine of guardian angels is suggested, it may suffice to mention the angel who comforted Christ in the garden, and the angel who delivered St. Peter from prison. Hebrews 1:14 puts the doctrine in its clearest light: "Are they not all ministering spirits, sent to minister for them, who shall receive the inheritance of salvation?" This is the function of the guardian angels; they are to lead us, if we wish it, to the Kingdom of Heaven. St. Thomas teaches us (Summa Theologica I:113:4) that only the lowest orders of angels are sent to men, and consequently that they alone are our guardians. Not only the baptized, but every soul that comes into the world receives a guardian spirit.... Our guardian angels can act upon our senses (I:111:4) and upon our imaginations (I:111:3) not, however, upon our wills, except "per modum suadentis", viz. by working on our intellect, and thus upon our will, through the senses and the imagination. (I:106:2; and I:111:2). Finally, they are not separated from us after death, but remain with us in heaven, not, however, to help us attain salvation, but "ad aliCatholic Encyclopedia quam illustrationem" (I:108:7, ad 3am).
For the name of your guardian angel? - try: http://www.viloria.com/viloria/adi/guardian.shtml

ANGELS ESPERAMOS OR EN LAS ALTURAS ~ ALABANZAS DULCES A DIOS

La semana pasada tuvimos varias fiestas de los ngeles, el 29 de septiembre celebramos tres de los Grandes Arcngeles: San Miguel, San Gabriel y San Rafael (en realidad hay en la tradicin siete Arcngeles: San Gabriel [el portador de mensajes secretos de Dios a sus escogidos ... a Mara, la Reina de los ngeles], San Rafael [asignado nos acompaan en el camino de nuestra peregrinacin que da la luz para discernir correctamente los caminos de Dios y nos protege de los peligros que nos acontecen en nuestro camino a nuestro hogar celestial ... "medicina de Dios"], San Uriel [ngel en el Jardn del Edn - ngel de la justicia], San Sealtiel [incensario, contempla-

dor y adorador de la Santisima Trinidad }, San Jhudiel [dispensador de la misericordia eterna y abundante de Dios], San Barachiel [asignados por Dios para vigilar a sus hijos adoptivos, teniendo cuidado de que l y los coros de los ngeles], St. Miguel [prncipe de todas las jerarquas de las ejrcitos celestiales y defensor contra el diablo]). El 2 de octubre se celebr la fiesta de los Santos ngeles Custodios. A pesar de que la Iglesia ensea como doctrina que hay ngeles, sino que tiene que un alma individual ngel de la guarda nunca ha sido definido por la Iglesia, y es, por lo tanto, no es un artculo de fe, pero es la "mente de la Iglesia", como San Jernimo lo expres: "la grandeza de la dignidad del alma, ya que cada uno tiene desde su nacimiento un ngel encargado de guardarlos". (Com. en Mat., Xviii, lib. II). Esta creencia en ngeles de la guarda puede rastrearse a lo largo de toda la antigedad; paganos, como Menandro y Plutarco (cf. Eusebio, ".. Prp Evang", xii), y neo-platnicos, como Plotino, sostuvo. Tambin fue la creencia de que los babilonios y los asirios, ya que sus monumentos dan testimonio, por la figura de un ngel de la guarda ahora en el Museo Britnico una vez decorado un palacio asirio, y bien podra servir para una representacin moderna, mientras que Nabopolasar, padre de Nabucodonosor, Grande, dice: "l (Marduk) envi una deidad tutelar (querubn) de la gracia de ir a mi lado, en todo lo que hizo, lo hizo mi trabajo para tener xito." En la Biblia esta doctrina es claramente perceptible y su desarrollo est bien sealizado. En Gnesis 28-29, los ngeles no slo actan como los ejecutores de la ira de Dios contra las ciudades de la llanura, pero ofrecen a Lot de peligro, en xodo 12-13, el ngel es el lder designado del ejrcito de Israel, y en 32:34, Dios dice a Moiss: "mi ngel ir delante de ti." En un perodo muy posterior tenemos la historia de Tobas, que podra servir para un comentario sobre las palabras del Salmo 90:11: "Porque l ha entregado sus ngeles mandar acerca de ti, Que te guarden en todos tus caminos". (Cf. Salmo 33:8 y 34:5) Por ltimo, en Daniel 10 ngeles se les confa el cuidado de los distritos particulares, uno se llama "prncipe del reino de Persia", y Michael se llama "uno de los principales prncipes ", cf. Deuteronomio 32:8 (LXX), y Eclesistico 17:17 (Septuaginta). Esto resume la doctrina del Antiguo Testamento sobre el punto, es claro que el Antiguo Testamento concibi los ngeles de Dios como Sus ministros que llevan a cabo sus mandatos, y que a veces se da comisiones especiales, con respecto a los hombres y los asuntos mundanos. No hay ninguna enseanza especial, la doctrina es ms bien dar por sentado que expresamente previsto, cf. 2 Macabeos 3:25; 10:29; 11:6; 15:23. Pero en el Nuevo Testamento la doctrina se expresa con mayor precisin. Los ngeles estn en todas partes los intermediarios entre Dios y el hombre, y Cristo puso su sello sobre la enseanza del Antiguo Testamento: "Mirad que no menospreciis a uno de estos pequeos; porque os digo que sus ngeles en los cielos ven siempre el rostro de mi Padre que est en los cielos." (Mateo 18:10). Un doble aspecto de la doctrina que aqu se puso delante de nosotros, incluso los nios pequeos tienen ngeles de la guarda, y estos mismos ngeles no perder la visin de Dios por el hecho de que tienen una misin que cumplir en la tierra. Sin detenerse en los diversos pasajes en el Nuevo Testamento donde se sugiere la doctrina de los ngeles guardianes, puede bastar con mencionar el ngel que consolaba a Cristo en el huerto, y el ngel que pronunci San Pedro de la crcel. Hebreos 1:14 dice la doctrina en su luz ms clara: "No son todos espritus ministradores, enviados para ministrar por ellos, que han de heredar la salvacin?" Esta es la funcin de los ngeles guardianes, sino que son para guiarnos, si lo desean, el Reino de los Cielos. Santo Toms nos ensea (Summa Theologica I: 113:4) que slo las rdenes inferiores de ngeles son enviados a los hombres, y por lo tanto que slo ellos son nuestros guardianes. No slo los bautizados, pero cada alma que viene a este mundo recibe un espritu guardin.... Nuestros ngeles de la guarda pueden actuar sobre nuestros sentidos (I: 111:4) y en nuestra imaginacin (I: 111:3) - No obstante, en nuestra voluntad, excepto "per modum suadentis", a saber. trabajando en nuestro intelecto, y por lo tanto a nuestra voluntad, a travs de los sentidos y la imaginacin. (I: 106:2, y I: 111:2). Por ltimo, no estn separados de nosotros despus de la muerte, sino que permanecen con nosotros en el cielo, no obstante, para ayudarnos a alcanzar la salvacin, pero "ad aliquam illustrationem" (I: 108:7, ad 3 am).
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Please Pray For:

The Sick; All Those in Nursing Homes, and:
Michael Beary Harold Bingo Besch James Bestler Margaret Birt Brian Burke Josephine Calalbrese Goeffrey Callahan Clifford Chase Lisa Cicero Kathy Connor Cheryl Czepiel Patricia Dahleen Chuck DeZutel Fr. Herb Essig Mary Felder Patrocinia Fernandez John Flanigan, Jr. Gary Gillmeister Dawn Grant Destin Green Lori Gregg Jennifer Hammerschmidt Joy Henczel Mary Kalitzky Carter Kettner Korrin Kupris Rose Marie Lambert John Lechowicz Yvette Leclerc Deloris Lewandowski Laurie Linke Sandra Linke Beth Majerczyk Ursula Makowijczuk John Maltese Linda Marczewski Theresa Markl Thomas Marziani Jan Masters Joyce Milder Selene Miller Marcy Morken Becky Neal Johnny Neal Alex Novak Lesley (Tobin) Nygaard Judy Pakula Josie Pasciak Bane Petrov Cathy Enders Poss Elly Ransum Mary Rauch Alicia Ricciardi Cooper Rojas Charles Roloff Casmir Ruta Joan Sabonis Edward Salek Lillian Salek George Sarlitto Sven Segerlund Bea Serwach John Shannon Cathy Slipkevych Rosemary Sumang Rose Szczepaniak Mary Tarchala Virg Tobin Paul Vasich William White Fr. Henry Wilkening Lexie Youngberg Larry Zengri

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Rev. Tom Cargo, Pastor Rev. Thomas Theneth, CMI, Associate Aaron Simpson, Business Manager, ext. 603 Maureen Brennan, Director Religious Education Chris Strong, Adult Education Coordinator & Youth Minister Adrienne Rose, Music Director 630-653-1489 Catherine Kos, Principal St. John the Baptist School 0S259 Church Street, Winfield, IL 60190 Phone: 630-668-2625 Fax: 630-668-7176 Deacons Assisting Us from other Parishes Deacon William Nijm - from Our Lady of Lebanon - Lombard Please pray for Rowland Morken who passed away on September 25, 2012. Our sympathies are extended to his wife, Marceline, and to his whole family. Please pray for Irene M. Delestowicz who passed away on September 25, 2012. Our sympathies are extended to her niece, Barb Johnson, and to her whole family.

Mass Music Schedule

Effective September 1st through November 25, 2012 Saturday, 5:00 p.m.Contemporary Ensemble Sunday, 7:30 a.m.Classic Ensemble Sunday, 9:30 a.m.Adult Choir

Our People in Active Duty

Pvt James Luigi Akin A1C Francis Beifuss Lt John Berg Sgt Melissa Brooker Lt Deandra Carbone CMR Nicholas Carbone Pvt Timpothy Conley Sgt Andrew Fairbairn Pv2 Nicholas Gorman Sgt Pamela Gray A1C Seth Kelley Senior Airman Felicia K. McDonald GSMC (SW/SS) Timothy A. Newell Maj Michael ODonnell Lt Col George Pohlmann A1C Alejandro Luis Sanchez AN Michael Schieve Capt Jim Smolucha 1st Lt Mike Smolucha SPC Thomas Stanhope SSgt Mark Trygar SrA Sarah Trygar ABHAA Robert Twohill

Healing Mass
Come and join us for prayer for those who are sick or feel a need for the healing presence of our Lord Saturday, October 20th, 2012 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel
The schedule for the priests hearing Confessions is: El horario para los Sacerdotes para los Confesiones:

Please keep in your prayers the wonderful young men of our Parish who are studying for the Priesthood for the Diocese of Joliet: Joliet Shaun Cieslik University of St. Mary of the Lake Mundelein Seminary James Malik St. Meinrads Seminary and for the Diocese of Santa Fe Bill Burke Pontifical Josephinum Collage

Saturday, October 6, 2012, 3:30 p.m.: Fr. Thomas Theneth, CMI Saturday, October 13, 2012, 3:30 p.m.: Fr. Thomas Theneth, CMI Saturday, October 20, 2012, 3:30 p.m.: Fr. Tom Cargo Saturday, October 27, 2012, 3:30 p.m.: Fr. Thomas Theneth, CMI

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Saturday, October 6, 2012

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Fred Wilkinson Walter Taylor Franklin Miller Nancy Jean Palcer Cyril & Thomas Ennis & Family Louis Miotto Joseph & Ethel Bialek Mass for the Parishioners Adrian Martinez Arthur & Valerie Rieck
Michael Shebelski

Claire Wilkinson Virginia Taylor The McLoud Family The Pellicane Family Cathy Johnston Lois & Chuck Kirk The Bialek Family St. John the Baptist Parish Terry & Donna Rieck
Laura Caccia

Sunday,
7:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 7:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m.

October 7, 2012, Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

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Monday, October 8, 2012 Tuesday, October 9, 2012

1:40 p.m. Leonora Schramer (School Mass) Harriet Kunesh

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Wednesday, October 10, 2012

7:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Richard Miller St. Johns Knitting Club Colette Miller Members Rose Marie Lambert Elizabeth Marecek

Thursday, October 11, 2012 Friday, October 12, 2012

Cullen Connors Joseph Lambert

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The first two chapters of the Book of Genesis offer two different stories of creation. The one we hear today emphasizes how God instituted matrimony at the very dawn of creation. As He created man and woman to be suitable partners for one another and to join themselves together in a oneness of love for the whole of their lives. Stewardship, acknowledging all we have comes from God, begins in matrimony.

Saturday, October 13, 2012

John & Wanda Lechowicz Selene & Scott Miller Family Deceased Members, Pagliughi Family Maria Lonks & Family Elsie Schramer The Dettmann Family Dick Schopp Rita & Joe Grabowski Marcia Roberts The Steven Jackson Family Ida Perri Irma McCall Knights of Columbus, Living & Deceased Knights of Columbus John & Mary Karwoski (Wedding Anniversary) John & Mary Karwoski Mass for the Parishioners Leslie Cotty Marilyn McLean

Sunday, October 14, 2012, Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

7:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m.

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Jesus reminds us that when God joins together man and woman in holy matrimony the two become one flesh. Husbands and wives do you work at this oneness and love one another as Jesus commanded or do you harden your hearts? Attend the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend on October 12-14, 2012. Contact Tim and Pat Doyle, 630-577-0778. For more information visit our website at: wwmejoliet.org

Please Note: October First Friday Holy Hour will be on Friday, October 12, 2012
7:00 p.m. Adoration, 7:40 p.m. Holy Rosary, 8:00 p.m. Benediction Join Us! October is the Month of the Rosary. Questions? Call Mary, 630-668-1307

Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast Calendar 2012

Hot Buttermilk Pancakes, Jimmy Dean Sausage, Golden Hashbrowns, Country Fresh Eggs, Fresh Roasted Coffee, and Juice. Hungry? St. John Parishoners . . .the schedule is out and ready for your review. The Pancake breakfast has long been a parish supported event held the first Sunday of the month for decades. We serve breakfast from 8:30 to 11am. The following dates have been slated for the remainder of 2012 so please mark your calendars and post this on the refrigerator. Give the cook in your house a well-deserved morning off. SJB School Hall Sunday, October 7th: Home Opener Sunday, November 4th: Voter Special Sunday, December 16th: Breakfast with Santa, Trains, Caroling. The proceeds go to support important parish work done by your own Knights of Columbus. The Knights provide over 60 million hours of donated volunteer time across the U.S. each year, all for the betterment of our Catholic Faith Communities. Invite some friends, bring a Group, support the Parish, have a cup of coffee on us. St. Johns Knights Serve Our Parish Family, Our Community, and All People in Need.

St. Johns University

Continuing education for people to discover more about their Faith
Everyone is welcome and encouraged to make any class that they can. Classes are in Sebahar Hall on designated Thursdays at 7 p.m. unless noted.

Vatican II (October 11)- This council of thousands of bishops shaped a new direction in our church. Many things changed including, the language, the mass and structure of our church. In addition, the way we view other faiths, our theology and the purpose of the people in the pews was dramatically updated. This information will dramatically improve your understanding of our faith tradition. In School Hall Grief and Faith Found at the End of Life (October 18)- Understanding how to grieve in times of tragedy is one of the most important healing lessons we can learn, yet in our culture it is seldom taught. This class will also share some stories about finding God in the final moments of life. Please come and listen to the amazing discovery of God in our dying moments.

The Sounds of Sacred Music Concert

With gratitude for those who have supported Catholic education in the Diocese of Joliet, the 2nd annual, Sounds of Sacred Music Concert event will be held on Monday, October 8, 2012 beginning at 7:00 PM at Ss. Peter and Paul Church, Naperville. This FREE event is again sponsored by the Catholic Education Foundation (CEF) which distributed over $1.6 million this year to our schools and parishes through scholarships, ministry grants, and Leaders for the Future funding for our school staff and parish catechetical leaders. Join Bishop Joseph Siegel and Fr. John Belmonte, S.J., Ph.D. (Superintendent of Schools) for an evening to enjoy the combined St. Raphael and St. Scholastica Choirs. Our theme this year is celebrating the Year of Faith as announced by our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI. This concert was created as an opportunity to celebrate Catholic education throughout the Diocese of Joliet and to thank our CEF supporters. COME JOIN IN THE CELEBRATION WHEN: Monday, October 8, 2012 WHERE: Ss. Peter & Paul Church, Naperville, IL ADMISSION: Free RSVP: CEF Office, 815-834-4023, or JLangenderfer@dioceseofjoliet.org

Please continue to be generous in our Blood Drive!

What: Giving Blood.. the gift of Life When: October 15th, 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Where: Sebahar Hall St. John the Baptist Church Who to contact: Knights of Columbus Jim Rieck Facilitator - 668-1307 Why: Giving blood is giving to people in our Parish, and our Community. P.S. Appointments recommended Walk-ins welcome. Please bring identification showing your name, date of birth.

Peoples Hands
Paul Turner

At Mass, people use their hands for a variety of purposes, but there is little legislation governing what to do with them. All the faithful should make the sign of the cross with the priest at the beginning. They sign their foreheads, lips, and breast with the deacon or priest just before the Gospel. They may offer some sign of peace. They have the option of receiving communion in the hand.

Religious itemsRaffleHomemade BakeryThis & That Shop CraftsJewelry Beautiful Mums from Proseks -Honey & beeswax candles from Chris Strong
Sponsored by Council of Catholic Women

PLEASE SUPPORT UNDY SUNDAY

Sunday, October 7, 2012

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet is having an underwear and sock drive. Most people take things like underwear for granted. We have found that many of the children and seniors that we help are in desperate need of NEW underwear Please help us!!! and socks.

The priest follows plenty of instructions. He extends his hands for prayers and greetings, and he outstretches them for solemn blessings. During the Eucharistic prayer, he may raise his hands during the preface dialogue, impose them over the bread and wine, sign the same elements with the cross, lift and show the body and blood of Christ to the people, make a sign of the cross over himself, and elevate the body and blood of Christ for the final doxology. The priest breaks bread with his hands and holds a broken host while saying, Behold, the Lamb of God. People use their hands for some actions that are not in the rubrics but are sensible nonetheless. They switch off electronic devices on entering the church. They hold participation aids to join in the singing and the responses. They place contributions into the collection basket. Some people improvise other actions. They hold a rosary. They gesture back to the priest when he gestures to them. They join hands with others and raise them together. They sign themselves with the cross for the final blessing.
Peoples most common gesture associated with prayer folding hands-is never explicitly mentioned in the rubrics of the Mass. However, in the interests of popular piety, it is a praiseworthy practice; especially when the words people say or hear are directed to God, they may fold their hands in a way that signals to the individual, to other worshipers, and to God that a moment has arrived to pray.

St. John the Baptist Parish will be collecting for Undy Sunday.
We are asking parish families to donate adult, teenage and childrens underwear, t-shirts and socks. All sizes are needed, including mens XL and XXL. Childrens pajamas and diapers are also needed.

Cash donations will be accepted. Please make checks payable to: Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet.
(Please place items in back of Narthex or the parish office)

CATHOLICS FOR LIFE "The great mystery of Christianity is that the risen Christ intends to continue to do the work of His Father through you and me. He asks permission to live within us and through us to extend His mercy to those enslaved in the culture of death." -- Msgr. Philip J. Reilly, Founder, Helpers of God's Precious Infants
Today is "Respect Life Sunday" as designated annually by the U. S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Please take time to read their flier inserted in today's bulletin which reflects this year's theme, "Faith Opens Our Eyes to Human Life in All Its Grandeur and Beauty." During this worldwide Year of Faith declared by Pope Benedict XVI, we are called to "become courageous and effective defenders of every human life." Lapel LIFE Roses will be distributed today after all Masses by the Council of Catholic Women. Please wear this rose on your lapel or purse as an important witness to your belief in the value of human life from conception to natural death. Any donations will help defray the cost of the roses and support our local crisis pregnancy centers. NATIONAL LIFE CHAIN TODAY Stand

in prayer with thousands of pro-lifers participating in over 1,300 chains throughout the USA and Canada in this annual event. St. John's panearest our parish, Aanchor Clinic in Glen Ellyn (on the N. side of Roosevelt Rd., just E. of Rte. 355) to pray with others from surrounding churches from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. and return to our church parking lot at 3:30 p.m. Bring your whole family. All are welcome. You will find this time of silent, unified prayer to be a powerful witness for passersby and a blessed opportunity for "Action" for those who want to do something effective to stop abortion.

rishioners will meet in the parish's south parking lot at 1:30 p.m. today and travel to the abortion clinic

40 DAYS FOR LIFE Please continue to join in prayer and fasting during the campaign, or join in prayerful vigil outside the Planned Parenthood clinic, 3052 E. New York St., Aurora, on the remaining Fridays of our parish's prayer commitment, Oct. 12, 19, 26, Nov. 2 between 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Chairs and prayer aids will be available. COMMUNITY PRAYER On Monday, October 15, between 5:00--6:00 p.m., Fr. Thomas Theneth will lead us in prayer outside the Planned Parenthood clinic in Aurora. BRING YOUR ROSARY, A CHAIR, AND A SMALL BLANKET IF IT'S CHILLY. Join in this peaceful, unified time of prayer to save babies, their parents, and all involved in the abortion industry. This is part of the 40 DAYS FOR LIFE Campaign, and our prayerful participation is encouraged by the Diocesan Life Office. If you would like to drive with others, we will leave from the south parking lot at St. John's at 4:00 p.m. sharp. With traffic, it will take almost an hour to get to Eola and New York St. We will park behind the (now vacant) Blockbuster Store near the Dominicks lot. If you have questions, need a ride, or would like directions, call coordinators Joe and Rita Grabowski at 630-665-9554. Bring family and friends. ALL ARE WELCOME.

Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizens

A conscience formed by our Catholic faith is needed to bring our moral principals to the debate about political and social issues. It is important to clarify the definition of a conscience because some cite their conscience as a justification for immoral public policy positions whose positions conflict with the common good. Conscience is more than a feeling. Where there is moral clarity, conscience cannot be used to justify a contradictory public stance.

Football Mania
Below are the winners for Week 3 of the 2012 Football Mania Sweepstakes

Wedding
September 28, 2012

Lora Leano Labindalawa and Roderick Ronald Rubio

Best Wishes!

Phil Bucaro Leo Slovacek Ray Schulist David Buck Patti Neudecker Kathy Riendeau Randall England Tom Barfield Jeffrey Tomaszewski

$400.00 $ 200.00 $ 50.00 $ 25.00 $ 25.00 $ 25.00 $ 25.00 $ 25.00 $ 25.00

Tickets are still available at the parish office until October 26. Dont miss your chance to win!

we had 60 people! We will provide dinner, a camp fire, movies, fun and breakfast. It happens at our church Nov. 3 after 5 p.m. mass. To sign up contact Chris Strong at chriss@stjohnwinfield.org or you can just show up Nov. 3rd.

Come Sleep Out to support the poor and raise a little money. Everyone is invited. You can sleep in a tent, box or under the stars. Bring family and friends, last year

Calendar for Youth Ministry this Fall

All meetings are at 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. in the Youth Ministry Room above the garages in the parish office building. Sunday, October 7, 2012 Sunday, October 21, 2012 Sunday, November 4, 2012 Sunday, November 18, 2012 Sunday, December 2, 2012 Sunday, December 16, 2012 Questions about our meetings or our service outings? Contact Chris Strong at chriss@stjohnwinfield.org

Ultra Foods Ultra Foods is inviting our parish to take part in Ultras Smart Shopper Program, an Educational Rebate Program that generates cash back to our school for educational needs.

Its Really Wise to Join Ultra Foods Smart Shopper Program

Its easy! Shop our local Ultra Food store from September 27, 2012 through January 27, 2013. Save your register receipts and drop them in the specially marked depository box located in the narthex or the school office. At the end of the program, our school will receive a check for 5% of that total back to our school. Be an Ultra Smart Shopper. . . Its a great way to save money and earn extra dollars towards education. Thank you for shopping Ultra Food Stores!

The Christmas Youth Choir practices begin October 20, 2012 at 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the choir loft of the Chapel. All children between 7-14 years of age are welcome! Any questions or for more information, please call Adrienne Rose at 630-653-1489.

Childrens Stewardship Corner

Here are just a few of the many offerings to God from the youths of St. John the Baptist. Norby, Courtney, Kailey, Victoria, Molly, Emma, Natalie, Christopher, Katherine, Nick, Riley, Peyton, Christopher and Melissa all donated money to the church this week. Kailey collected used clothes for the poor. Melissa cut the grass. Victoria recycled. Molly prayed. Emma prayed. Natalie helped her mom. Christopher helped with yard work. Katherine was nice to her friends. Some of the talents of St. Johns youths are: Helping mom & dad in the yard, softball, dancing, singing, flute playing, playing the piano Gifts from the youth's envelopes for September 23, 2012 was $12.90.

Everything and a Book Club Too! Please join us on October 17, 2012 to discuss Killing Lincoln by Bill OReilly. We will be meeting at the home of Carol Schroeder, 0N490 Evans St., Wheaton. Contact Kara Ladd at kedrok99@att.net or 630-876-4534 for directions or questions.

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www.stjohnwinfield.org for: Copy of the bulletin Ministries Schedule

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New Parishioner Registrations are held in Sebahar Hall (lower level of the Church) generally following the 7:30 & 9:30 a.m. Masses. Upcoming scheduled dates are as follows:

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If you lost an item in any of the parish buildings, please check the Lost and Found basket in the entry way to the parish office.

Sunday, October 21, 2012 Sunday, November 18, 2012 Sunday, December 16, 2012

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Our priests are always available to make hospital visits. However, you or a family member must notify the St. Johns parish office of the confinement in the hospital. Also, remind the hospital that the name of the patient must be shown on the visitation sheet which is given to the priest when he makes his calls. We want to make sure our parishioners needs and requests are met, so please remember this when entering the hospital.

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For upcoming St. John the Baptist Parish events and meeting dates please see the on line calendar at: www.stjohnwinfield.org or the monthly calendar on the kiosk of the narthex of the Church.

We look forward to your attendance and to officially welcome you into our parish.

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Baptism Preparation Classes can be scheduled before your baby is born, but newborns are welcome too! It is suggested that parents and godparents attend class several months in advance. Godparents are to be practicing Catholics and are required to attend the Baptism preparation class. To make an appointment for a monthly class, please call the parish office:
630-668-0918, Ext. 600.

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Submissions to the bulletin are due by noon on Thursday, 10 days prior to the Sunday on which you wish the article to appear. (Holidays may change due dates for articles because of publishing demands). Articles are run no more than twice (no exceptions) in the bulletin. Include the name and phone number of the person submitting the article. Please
email as an attachment using Microsoft Word or Publisher, please do not include article in the body of the email. Photographs should be in black and white.

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If you, or a parishioner you know, is homebound and wishes to receive communion, please call the parish office at 630-668-0918, Ext. 600, and we will pass your name to the coordinator for Homebound Ministry.

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Getting married? Give us a ring...please contact one of the parish priests as soon as you become engaged and at least six months before the wedding date. Catholics need to be attending church every Sunday.

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The Mass Book for 2013 is open to receive Mass intentions. Please stop by the Parish Office to schedule your intentions.

Email to: jenniferk@stjohnwinfield.org and rosab@stjohnwinfield.org.

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Pulpit announcements are limited and must be submitted with a contact name and phone number, by 9 a.m. on Tuesday prior to the Sunday you wish the announcement made. No additions, deletions or changes without pastors acknowledgement.

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Order or renew magazine subscriptions and St. Johns school receives 40% profit! Go to www.QSP.com and enter St. Johns code: 425005654. Order all your favorite magazines, music, and books on lineanytime! Questions, call 1-800-678-2673.

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Employment Ministry: Providing practical and spiritual guidance to men and women in job transition in this global market Phone: (630) 858-5587 Fax: (630) 344-0963 Website: www.stjosephministry.org

The parish office has final approval

on all bulletin articles and pulpit announcements.

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Please drop off your clipped Box Tops in the entryway to the parish office. There is always a collection box there. All profits are going toward new playground equipment. Questions, call Robin Hafertepe @ 630-293-9923. Thank you! Want to find some great bargains? Then shop at the St. Vincent de Paul Stores. The nearest one is in downtown West Chicago, at 213 Main Street. There youll find a broad selection of carefully selected quality clothing and merchandise offered at unbeatable prices. Moreover, your support will help the St. Vincent de Paul Society minister to our brothers and sisters in need. Thank you for helping us help others.

Please do not place items on the

kiosk or bulletin boards without prior approval of the parish office.

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If you or someone in your family is sick and would like to be mentioned in the Prayers of the Faithful, please call the parish secretary at 630-668-0918 ext. 600, to add or delete names on the list. Names will automatically be removed, after 1 month, unless renewed.

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Parish Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Phone: 630-668-0918 ~ Fax: 630-668-1074 Email: contactus@stjohnwinfield.org Website: www.stjohnwinfield.org

Eucharistic Adoration
Every Tuesday from 8 a.m. until 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday & First Friday of each month from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Mass Schedule
Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. & Saturday: 8:30 a.m., 5 p.m. Vigil Mass for Sunday, Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. - Espaol

Baptisms
1st Sunday of the Month First Baptism Rituals starting at the 11:30 a.m. Mass see further information in Bulletin (Up to Three Baptisms per Service)

Holy Day of Obligation

Vigil 7 p.m., Holy Day 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 7 p.m. When the Grade School is in Session instead of the 8:30 am mass, mass will be celebrated at 1:40 pm - all are invited

Secretaria Hispana
Para hablar con la secretaria hispana, llame al Rosa Benavides, extensin 601 Lunes, Martes, Jueves 8:00 a.m. a 2:00 p.m.

Reconciliation
Saturday: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Going On Vacation? To find a church and Mass times in the area where you will be vacationing go to www.thecatholicdirectory.com

Visit our parish website, www.stjohnwinfield.org for:

Copy of the bulletin & Ministries Schedule

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