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April 2008 |
| Apr.: April 2008 Office of Divine Worship Calendar for information about solemnities, feasts, memorials, etc. |
 Apr.: Scripture Opportunities Around the Diocese during April. Contact: Religious Education Office, 815-727-6411. For those interested in Scripture study. |
 Apr.: Signed Masses Around the Diocese during April. Contact: Religious Education Office, 815-727-6411. For the deaf community. |
 Apr.: ¿Se Habla Espanol? Counseling in Spanish on Wednesdays through Agape Missions of Joliet at Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Joliet. Every Wednesday counseling in Spanish is available to individuals, couples and families. The cost is free. For an appointment call Carlos Aquino, MA at 815-723-1548 x23. For information about Masses in Spanish in the Diocese of Joliet click HERE. |
 Apr.: Community Support and Education Events, Marianjoy Rehabilitation Center, Wheaton. Call for more information: 630-462-4081. For information about Marianjoy support groups, e.g., caregivers, chronic pain, & stroke support groups, click HERE. |
Apr. 1: Natural Family Planning Session, 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.,
St. Charles Center, Romeoville. Contact: Karen Buchert, kasbuchert@comcast.net, 630-551-1712. Planning instruction in Spanish, please call 932-9275 St. Charles Center, Romeoville. |
 Apr. 2: Prayer Through the Centuries. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information: Yvonne DeBruin Office of Ministry Formation 815-834-4003. Flyer. |
 Apr. 2, 9, 16 : Painting With Spirit. 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. the Center. This three-week series uses watercolor as the key to unlock your creativity and inner self. We will explore and play with paint, use imagery and meditation to open our inner treasures, and share the energy of painting together. For more information 630-837-7486. |
| Apr. 3: New Wine G4/2. 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information Yvonne DeBruin Office of Ministry Formation 815-834-4003. |
| Apr. 4-5: Healing Conference. St. Dennis Parish, Lockport. First session is at 6 p.m. April 4; Second session is at 8:30 p.m. April 5 followed by a service. For more information 815-474-0757. |
| Apr. 4-6: Retrouaille Weekend. 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information Yvonne DeBruin Center for Family Ministry 815-834-4003. |
| Apr. 4-6: Seminary Visits. Mundelein Seminary is hosting a discernment weekend. This retreat has no cost and is open to men who are college-age or older. For more information contact Fr. Joe Noonan, 312-751-8298 or the Vocations Office. |
| Apr. 5: Spiritual Retreat. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Fiat House, Joliet. For more information Office of Hispanic Ministry, Oliva Cervantes, 815-834-4037. |
 Apr. 5: Annual Conference for Divorced & Widowed: Finding the Love that Lasts.
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The annual conference for the divorced and widowed, and those who minister to them. This year’s featured speaker is Rose Sweet, a Catholic author, speaker, and popular guest on national television and radio. She will present on the topics of healing, love and real romance. The day will also feature a newcomer’s orientation, a resource center, and information about other sources of support and enrichment and ends with a 4:00 p.m. Mass celebrated by Bishop Sartain. St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information see flyer or contact Desiree Marciani, Center for Family Ministry, 815-838-5334. |
Apr. 5: Fundraiser Luncheon for victims of domestic abuse and violence.
12 - 2:30 p.m., Notre Dame Parish, Clarendon Hills. Judy Logue, the author of "Forgiving the People You Love to Hate" will speak. Proceeds to benefit Family Shelter Services. For more information or to register 630-986-8836. |
| Apr. 5: Young Adult Evangelization. This training workshop is designed for persons seeking to connect better with college students and young adults in their 20's and 30's at the parish or in ministry. It is open to adult faith directors, young adult ministry leaders, youth ministers, pastoral associates, priests and deacons, RCIA and marriage ministry leaders, parish council and parish staff members, and other interested volunteers at the parish. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and May 18, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information contact Religious Education Office, Paul Jarzembowski, 815-727-6411 x261. Flyer. |
| Apr. 5: Illinois Right to Life Committee and Birthright of Chicago 38th Annual Benefit Dinner and "Bid for Life" Auction. Cocktails 6:00 PM (Cash Bar), Dinner 7:30 PM, Drury Lane, 100 Drury Lane, Oak Brook Terrance, IL. For more information please call (312) 422-9300. If you have an item to donate for the auction (or to check on possible items to donate), call us at the above number. |
| Apr. 5-6: Come and See. Single women, age 18 and over,who are curious about Religious life or who would like to meet others discerning their vocation are invited to a weekend at St. Francis Woods. Meals and lodging are provided at no cost. Contact Sr. Lovina Pammit by March 22 at vocations@fssh.net,or (815-464-3873) for registration information. This event is sponsored by the Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart in Frankfort. |
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Apr. 8: Praying with Men and Women of Trust. 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.,
St. Charles Center, Romeoville. Great bibical models of profound trust, Abraham, Sarah, Hagar, Ruth and Naomi, Joseph, Mary, Elizabeth and Zachariah will be presented. Their stories invite us to turn our hearts more fully to God as we encounter events in our own lives that require a deep faith in God's care for us. For more information Yvonne DeBruin Office of Ministry Formation 815-834-4003. Flyer. |
 Apr. 8: Who are You Looking for: The Stories of Easter. 10:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. For more information Carmelite Spiritual Center, Darien 630-969-4141. |
Apr. 9: Diocesan Feast Day -
Anniversary of the Dedication of the Cathedral of St. Raymond |
 Apr. 9: CSO Diocesan Tech Plan Committee Meeting. 12 p.m. - 3 p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information Catholic Schools Office. 815-838-2181. |
| Apr. 9: Developing Mission Statements for Parish Ministry with Diane Kleber Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information Yvonne DeBruin Office of Ministry Formation 815-834-4003. Registration Form. Flyer. |
| Apr. 10: DRE Cluster Meeting (Ford-Iroquois). 6:30 p.m., St. Peter, Clifton. For more information Joyce Donahue 815-727-6411 s258. |
| Apr. 10: DRE Cluster Meeting (Kankakee-Grundy). 1:00 p.m., St. Joseph, Mateno. For more information Joyce Donahue 815-727-6411 s258. |
| Apr. 10: New Wine G4/2. 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information Yvonne DeBruin Office of Ministry Formation 815-834-4003. |
Apr. 10: Mesa Directiva - Hispanic Youth Leaders Board, 7 - 9 p.m.,
St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information contact the
Office of Hispanic Ministry, Fidel Tellez, 815-834-4007. |
| Apr. 10: CSO JDPA Executive Board Meeting. 8:30 a.m., CSO Conference Room. St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information Catholic Schools Office. 815-838-2181. |
Apr. 10:
OPERATION ANDREW DINNERS. These dinners with Bishop Sartain are open to all men who are high school age or older. Each evening begins at 6:00 p.m. and ends by 8:00 p.m. They will have dinner with Bishop Sartain, hear a vocation story, ask questions and meet other young men interested in knowing more about the priesthood. There are four different locations throughout the Diocese of Joliet so that each person who is interested can attend one of these dinners. Have interested men speak to the pastor if they are interested in coming to one of the following:
Thursday, April 10 – St. Isaac Jogues Parish in Hinsdale
Thursday, April 24 – St. Teresa Parish in Kankakee
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 Apr. 11-13: Engaged Encounter Weekend
St. Charles Center, Romeoville. 8:00 p.m. Fri. to 3:00 p.m. Sun.
For more information Brian and Melissa Gordon, Catholic Engaged Encounter, 630-375-7072 or Center for Family Ministry, familyministry@dioceseofjoliet.org, 815-838-5334.
A weekend experience designed to help couples prepare for marriage.
¿Se Habla Espanol? |
| Apr. 12: Hispanic Youth Formation. 6:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information contact the Office of Hispanic Ministry, Fidel Tellez, 815-834-4007. |
Apr. 12: Capacitación Pastoral: the Lay Pastoral leadership program
in Spanish, 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information Office of Hispanic Ministry, Oliva Cervantes, 815-834-4037. |
Apr. 12: Centennial Mass and Dinner. 5 p.m. St. Mary Immaculate Parish, Plainfield.
Will mark its 100 th Anniversary Bishop J. Peter Sartain will celebrate a special Mass of Thanksgiving at 5:00 PM. All are invited. Tickets for a reception and dinner, immediately following Mass, are available for $40.00 per person by advance purchase only through the parish office, located at 15629 S. Rt. 59 in Plainfield, Illinois. For more information, call 815 436-2651 or visit www.smip.org. |
| Apr. 12: "No Bread on the Table, No Crumbs on the Floor." dinner (6:30 p.m.) and Discourse (7:15 p.m.) St. Petronille Parish Life Center, Glen Ellen. Featured speaker: Michael Cumbie - one of the best storytellers in Catholic apologetics today. Will share his incredible journey into the fullness of the faith and will teach the importance of authentic liturgical worship. For more information see flyer or call 630-469-0404 x2107. |
| Apr. 12: The Bible in 8 Hours with Fr. Bill Burton. 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Notre Dame Parish, Clarendon HIlls. Continental breakfast and lunch. To register contact Barb Jarvis Pauls 630-654-3365 x244. See flyer. |
| Apr. 12: Annual Environmental Workshop. The Joliet Diocesan Committe on the Environment will present a workshop entitled Care for Creation and Environmental Issues, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. There will be a special focus on mountain top removal with guest speakers from Appalachian Voices. For more information go to www.paxjoliet.org or contact Maribeth Meaux, 815-834-4028. |
| Apr. 12: Vocation Discernment Group. Meets on a monthly basis and will continue throughout the year. The group will be visiting Mundelein Seminary in which men can meet current seminarians and tour the seminary. There is no cost for this visit. This visit is for all men who are 18 years and older. For more information please contact Fr. Burke Masters, 815-834-4004. Transportation will be provided. |
| Apr. 12-14: Encounter with God's Call. Conception Seminary College is hosting a discernment retreat for young men 16 and older who are considering the vocation to priesthood. The visit is free. For more information contact Fr. Burke Masters, 815-834-4004.. |
| Apr. 13: Annual Friendship Tea Event. 1:30 - 4 p.m. St. Scholastica Parish, Woodridge. In the parish ministry center. For more information or tickets 630-964-2921 or 630-985-3197. |
| Apr. 13: Camerata Chicago. Chamber Orchestra serving the city and surrounding communities will perform 7:30 p.m., St. Michael Parish, Wheaton. For more information 630-665-2250. |
| Apr. 14 - 17: The National Workshop on Christian Unity 2008. Chicago Marriott O'Hare, Chicago. Brochure and schedule. Register. |
| Apr. 15: JOB articles due at the Chancery |
Apr. 15 - 20: 
With great joy we anticipate the first
apostolic visit of
his Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI,
to the United States of America,
April 15-20, 2008.
We pledge our prayers in preparation for this historic journey, that hearts may be opened to God's love and fidelity by our Holy Father's pilgrimage."
-Francis Cardinal George
President, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Pope Benedict's Itinerary
Washington D.C.
April 15, 16, and 17
New York
April 18, 19, and 20
Visit the USCCB (United States Conference of Catholic Bishop's)
web site for more information.
Visit the Archdiocese of Washington website for more information.
The Diocese of Joliet welcomes his Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI to the United States. See slideshow Flash or download a pdf version (1.5 MB).
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| Apr. 15: CSO High School Principal's Meeting. 10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m., CSO Conference Room. St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information Catholic Schools Office. 815-838-2181. |
| Apr. 16: Senior Adult Ministry. Dr. Richard Johnson, Director of the Institute for Maturing Adult Faith Formation & Spiritual Gerontology at St. Louis will be offering morning and afternoon sessions at Bishop Lane Retreat Center, Rockford. For more information: Center for Family Ministry, 815-838-5334. |
| Apr. 17: Day of Prayer for Our Holy Father. Christ the King Church in Lombard will conduct all day adoration beginning at 8:00 a.m. and conclude with a special Holy Hour at 7:00 p.m. For more information: Christ the King Catholic Parish, Lombard, 630-629-1717. Flyer. |
| Apr. 17: New Wine G4/2. 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information Yvonne DeBruin Office of Ministry Formation 815-834-4003. |
| Apr. 17: DRE Cluster Meeting (Joliet-Will). A Day of Reflection. St. Francis Convent, Frankfort. For more information Joyce Donahue 815-727-6411 s258. |
| Apr. 17: Youth Ministers Gathering. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information Paul Mach, Religious Education Office, 815-727-6411. |
 Apr. 18: Catholic Charismatic Healing Mass.
St. Margaret Mary Parish, Naperville. Sacrament of Reconciliation 6:30 pm, Mass at 7:30 pm. Fr. John Harvey presiding with Deacon Marty Hetzel assisting. For more information call Joey Rose at: 630-941-7304. |
Apr. 18: Theology of the Body for Teens Training. St. Lambert Catholic Church, 8148 Karlov Ave., Skokie, IL 60076. Early Bird registration is $40.00 per person by April 8, 2008 and $50.00 after that. Price includes materials and lunch.
For more information contact Mitch Striedl at (312)751-5355
or email mstriedl@archchicago.org or see attached flier. |
| Apr. 18-25: National Young Adult Ministry Leadership Forum, Orlando, Florida. For more information Paul Jarzembowski, Religious Education Office, 815-727-6411. |
Apr. 19: Capacitación Pastoral: the Lay Pastoral leadership program
in Spanish, 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information Office of Hispanic Ministry, Oliva Cervantes, 815-834-4037. |
| Apr. 19: Friends of the Orphans Fundraiser 4:30 PM, St. Patrick's Parish, Joliet. Seventeen orphans from Guatemala come as part of a Friends of the Orphans Fundraiser, sponsored by the Archdiocese of Chicago. Fiesta plans include Mass at 4:30 p.m., with guest celebrant Fr. Ron Hicks. Included with the fiesta is a dinner, raffle, cash bar, and a performance by the children's Ballet Folklorico. All proceeds of this event will go to the mission work of this important cause. For reservations or further information please call Jane Richards at (815) 744-7660 or St. Patrick's rectory at (815) 727-4746 or attached flier. Suggested donations for the fiesta are $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for children. |
| Apr. 19: CSO Catholic School Summit. 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Carry the Light Forward. Plan to attend this informative, networking session at Joliet Catholic High School. The day will begin with the celebration of Liturgy. Proponents of Catholic schooling today will discuss issues facing Catholic Schools of tomorrow. Join in dialogue with counterparts from all over the Diocese.
Get a national perspective from speakers Tim Dwyer, Lee Nagel and Alan Meitler.
For further information, see the website or http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/JOBInserts/2008-03/catholicSchoolSummit.pdf.
For more information Catholic Schools Office. 815-838-2181. |
| Apr. 19: Loyola's Institute of Pastoral Studies Open House. 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Lewis Towers (13th Fl). For more information or to register for the Open House, contact Ryan Hoffman, 312-915-7484 or rhoffm4@luc.edu or Office of Ministry Formation. Flyer. |
| Apr. 19-23: Easter Season Parish Mission. St. John the Baptist Parish, Joliet. Sessions are planned in English and Spanish. For more information 815-727-4788. |
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| Apr. 21: JOB inserts due at the Chancery |
| Apr. 21: Joliet Diocesan Board of Education Meeting. 7:00 p.m., CSO Conference Room. St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information Catholic Schools Office. 815-838-2181. |
| Apr. 23: St. Thomas Praise/Worship with John Angotti. 7-8:15 p.m., St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Naperville. For more information 630-355-8980. |
| Apr. 24: New Wine G4/2. 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information Yvonne DeBruin Office of Ministry Formation 815-834-4003. |
| Apr. 24: Directors of Adult Faith Formation. 12:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information Joyce Donahue, Religious Education Office, 815-727-6411. |
| Apr. 24: Natural Family Planning Session. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.., St. Mary Hospital, Kankakee. Lupita Sorich. Planning instruction in Spanish, please call 932-9275. |
| Apr. 24: RE Board Meeting. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information Tom Quinlan , Religious Education Office, 815-727-6411. |
Apr. 24: OPERATION ANDREW DINNERS. These dinners with Bishop Sartain are open to all men who are high school age or older. Each evening begins at 6:00 p.m. and ends by 8:00 p.m. They will have dinner with Bishop Sartain, hear a vocation story, ask questions and meet other young men interested in knowing more about the priesthood. There are four different locations throughout the Diocese of Joliet so that each person who is interested can attend one of these dinners. Have interested men speak to the pastor if they are interested in coming to one of the following:
Thursday, April 10 – St. Isaac Jogues Parish in Hinsdale
Thursday, April 24 – St. Teresa Parish in Kankakee
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Apr. 26: "It's a matter of LIFE and DEATH" Pro-Life Rally,
9 AM - 11 AM, near the Planned Parenthood site at Oakhurst and New York in Aurora.
For further information visit www.familiesagainstplannedparenthood.org
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Apr. 26: Capacitación Pastoral: the Lay Pastoral leadership program
in Spanish, 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information Office of Hispanic Ministry, Oliva Cervantes, 815-834-4037. |
| Apr. 26: First Annual Marriage Enrichment Conference. 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Benedicine University, Lisle. Sponsored by the Inter-Parish Marriage Enrichment Team which is comprised of members of parishes in Naperville, Lisle, and Woodridge. For more information: Cathy or Phil Gorski, 630-971-2406. Flyer. |
| Apr. 26: Introduction to Strategic Planning. 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information contact: Yvonne DeBruin, Office of Ministry Formation, 815-834-4003. Flyer. |
| Apr. 26: 4th Annual Midwest Regional Bioethics Conference. 8:30 AM - 6:30 PM - Theme: Conscience Rights for Physicians and Health Care Professionals. The Bioethics Conference is being held at Bishop O'Conner Catholic Pastoral Center, 702 South high Point Road, Madison, WI 53719 (608) 821-3000. For further information see attached flier or contact Dr. Zainer: milwaukee@wisconsincma.org or (414) 771-7962. |
| Apr. 26: Live Performance of the Gospel of John. 7 p.m., St. Jude Parish, New Lenox. Professional actor Brad Serill will perform. For more information 815-485-8049. |
| Apr. 26: Annual Marriage Enrichment Conference. 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Benedictine University, Lisle. Sponsored by the Inter-Parish Marriage Enrichment Team which is comprised of members of parishes in Naperville, Lisle, and Woodridge. For more information 630-961-5854. |
| Apr. 27: A Living Rosary Prayer Service to Our Lady of Charity. 4:00 p.m. Dedicated to all the victims of abortion sponsored by the Diocese of Joliet Chapter of the Knights of Columbus. The Most Reverend Bishop Roger Kaffer presiding, assisted by Deacon Tom Fricke. Everyone is invited to attend and pray at the St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For further information please contact The Diocese of Joliet Knights of Columbus Chapter evening phone number 630-985-1876. See flyer. |
| Apr. 27: Starting at 3:00 PM and finishing with 6:00 PM Mass. All are invited to Raising Love-Wise Kids in a Lust-ful World, presented by Coleen Kelly Mast, M.S. D.H.L. (Host of the radio program "The Doctor Is In" and author of the "Love and Life" and "Sex Respect" Programs) A special presentation for High School students will be given by Dr. Mast at 7:15 PM (after Mass) in the gym. Presentations are FREE! (Free will gifts accepted) Hosted by St. Mary Immaculate Parish, Plainfield. For more information, contact Parish Youth Ministry Office at (815) 436-2350 or see attached. |
| Apr. 28: Life in the Spirit. A day of sharing Scripture and spirituality with Jack Shea, well-known author and storyteller. 9:00 a.m. - 3 p.m., St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Naperville. For more information see flyer or call 630-355-8980. |
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| Apr. 30: Luncheon and Card Party. 12 p.m., St. Patrick Parish, Manhattan. For more information 815-478-3582 or 815-478-3587. |
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