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Rev. John Sebahar PASTOR EMERITUS

Deacon Mike Fitzpatrick PERMANENT DEACON deaconmike@stjamesge.org

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Pat Mooney DIRECTOR OF pat@stjamesge.org MUSIC MINISTRY ext. 207

Gina Wiedman DIRECTOR OF gina@stjamesge.org YOUTH MINISTRY ext. 208

Rubi Garfias PARISH SECRETARY rubi@stjamesge.org M, T, W, F: ext. 201

Lisa Gilligan COORDINATOR OF lisa@stjamesge.org COMMUNICATIONS, LITURGY & SAFE ENVIRONMENT ext. 205

ST. JAMES SCHOOL (630) 469-8060

www.stjamesge-school.org

Office Hours: M-F: 7:30 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.

Paul Kirk PRINCIPAL pkirk@stjamesge-school.org

RELIGIOUS ED OFFICE (630) 858-5646 reo@stjamesge.org

Summer Office Hours: T/W/TH: 10 – 12:30 P.M.

Lisa Weesner COORDINATOR lweesner@stjamesge.org

480 S. PARK BOULEVARD · GLEN ELLYN, ILLINOIS 60137 | PHONE: 630.469.7540 | FAX: 630.469.7590

OUR PARISH MISSION STATEMENT As members of Christ’s family,

through St. James the Apostle Parish, we:

the Lord by proclaiming His Word and

celebrating His Sacraments,

by learning more about God’s loving plan for us,

to the call of Christ by sharing our talents, gifts and our love,

to the universal community by loving and serving our neighbors.

MODIFIED WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE 07/06

Saturday Vigil | 4:00 P.M. Sunday | 9:00 A.M.

MODIFIED WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE 07/06

Monday - Wednesday Daily Mass | 8:00 A.M.

HOLY DAY MASS SCHEDULE

On the Holy Day | 8:00 A.M., 12:15 & 7:00 P.M. UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

CONFESSIONS

Saturday | 2:30 - 3:15 P.M.

Sunday, August 23, 2020 | Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time

Who Do You Say that I Am?

When someone asks us a question regarding some controversial subject, it is always easy to say what

this person or that group thinks about the topic. It is usually more difficult, at least for some people, to say

what they themselves think about the situation. It is particularly difficult if we know that our answer is going

to create tension, rejection or even persecution. We can put ourselves in the situation of today’s Gospel and

ask how we would answer Jesus’ question: Who do you say that I am? Jesus was interested in what His

disciples had to say about Him. Did they really believe that Jesus was the Son of God? Did they really believe

in Jesus’ teachings? Were they really ready to put everything aside to follow our Lord, no matter how difficult

it might be?

Jesus poses the same question, “Who do you say that I am?” to each and every one of us. How will we

answer that question? Do we truly believe with our whole being that Jesus is our Lord? Do we take the

Gospel seriously? Are we ready to put aside everything and carry out our Lord’s will? Let us do some serious

self-examination this coming week and make sure that we can answer that most important question, “Who

do you say that I am?

Father David

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Congratulations Deacon Mike Fitzpatrick!

On behalf of the entire parish of St. James the Apostle, Fr. David and the staff wish to congratulate Deacon Mike Fitzpatrick

on the occasion of his ordination to the permanent diaconate. May God bless Mike, Dawn and their family

as Mike begins his ministry as a deacon in service of the people of St. James.

Lord, endow Deacon Mike with the garment of salvation, the vestment of joy, and with the dalmatic of justice ever encompassing him. Amen.

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It has been 4 ½ years since I approached Father David and shared my interest in pursuing the permanent diaconate, and now the

time has come for my ordination. Thank you for all your prayers through this journey. Not only could I feel those prayers, but at

times, they gave me the strength to continue until the end. As I now reach the end of that formal formation period, I realize it is not

an end, but the work is just beginning.

How did I get here… For 20 years prior to Dawn and I moving to the Glen Ellyn area for work, we were actively working in ministry with our parishes in Maryland and South Carolina. As many of you know, it was Dawn who accepted a position as the Director of the Respect Life Office in the Archdiocese of Chicago that led us to move to this area. Prior to that, Dawn was the youth minister at our parishes in Maryland and South Carolina. It was her work with the youth that kept my plate full with lots of outreach and ministry work to support our youth in their faith formation and help them see how our Church helps many in need in our neighborhoods and around the world.

As Dawn expanded her ministry to all 325+ parishes across the Chicagoland area, I began to feel a calling to be back in the parish ministry life that I had found so rewarding. Since our children were grown and we were becoming empty nesters, I began to ask God,

“what’s next?” He answered by leading us to Saint James at the same time Deacon John was retiring. His retirement created a need for an RCIA catechist, and I had already felt a calling to focus my youth faith formation experience more toward our young adult community. Shortly after Deacon John retired, Deacon Matt retired and moved to Tennessee. God’s plan was unfolding quickly before me, and the call to the diaconate was getting stronger. Finally, while praying before the Blessed Sacrament in Adoration, I asked

God “What do you want from me?” A small voice from the back of my head said, “I want all of you.” God had talked to me audibly in the past, but it was normally when I was struggling with a particular problem. This time His words were a call to action. I celebrated the 6th anniversary of that calling on Holy Thursday, this past Easter season.

What happened after that… The application to participate in diaconate formation is a long one. There are interviews with several deacons and priests from the diocesan offices. An extensive background check is done. Testing occurs around personality, behavior and current theological knowledge. Also, the applicants’ wives are part of this process. They are as much a part of the formation process as is the aspiring deacon candidate.

Then the classes begun. 2 semesters a year, 2 evening a week, for 3 hours, covering Christology, Ecclesiology, Moral Theology, Church History, The Catechism, Catholic Social Teaching, the Ministries of our Church and

From the Desk of Our Newly Ordained Deacon...

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the role of a deacon in those ministries and liturgies. Not to mention retreats, spirituality themed Sunday workshops, practicum experiences, and more – both for me and Dawn.

So here we are 4 years later and the biggest thing I learned is that we can never learn it all. I also gained a new appreciation for our Catholic school religion teachers and faith formation catechists who do not get enough credit for all they have learned and the time they are willing to volunteer to spread God’s word. When I heard God say that He wanted all of me, I did not realize how many have already answered His call and answered it joyfully.

What’s next… For me, as your newly ordained deacon, I plan on spending a lot of time working with you in our ministry efforts to feed the hungry and give support to those in need through our local food pantry, Catholic Charities and our St. Vincent de Paul Society. Also, you will see me at the ambo and altar during Mass. The liturgical requirements of the deacon include proclaiming the Word of God through the readings and preparing the chalice for consecration at the altar. And, on occasion, I will be your homilist. Deacons can also perform baptisms and weddings, and I look forward to celebrating those with you. Currently, Dawn and I coordinate the St. James Marriage Preparation Program. This and my position as RCIA Coordinator will continue as well.

Finally, the deacon is called to be the personification of Jesus Christ the Servant in our world today. As your designated servant, I hope to help shine a light on where we, as a church community, can make a difference in our larger community of Glen Ellyn. You will be hearing from me about outreach opportunities to carry out our corporal works of mercy for those in need, and I am looking forward to the work we can do as a collective force.

Thank you all again for all of your prayers and support these last 4 1/2 years, God Bless!

Dcn. Mike Fitzpatrick

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Parish Prayer List If you would like to add a name to the parish prayer list, please contact Rubi at: rubi@stjamesge.org. Thank you!

Emas Abdelsayed Nicholas Affatato

Olivia Aliga Joe Allen

Antonia Ambubuyog Mike Asani

Jason B. Jennifer Baker

Colleen Bell John Benton

Enzo Bernabei Bob Bernicky Karen Bjanki Lydia Boyer

Glenys Brown Ken Bucheit

Michael Chachula Rose Chachula Natalie Chavez

Adam Chrzastek Anthony V. Coco

Agapita Collo Joel L. Collo

Maxine Coman Myrna Comstock

Bishop Conlon Mary Ann Contafio

Annette Cooke Donna Cooke Nora L. Cote Frank Cruz Chris Danly

Sue Davis Charlie DeMory

Georgianna DeMory Tony DeMory

Nick DiFruscolo Jodi Dombock

Melinda Dragicevich Phoebe Fajardo

Mary Lou Fehlen Mary Ellen Finnane Bernie Finnegan Sarah Fitzgerald

John Flanyck Gerald Fleischfressser

Alex Fosco Larry Foster James Frasier

Vanessa Frazier Rob Fruit

Darlene Galgan Edward Galvin Donna Giuseffi

Don Michael Grabiec John Graff

Alice Gregory Robert Gunter

Susan Hagensee Sharon Harbert

Jay Josh Hobson John Jackson

Gail Johnsen Ellen Johnston John Keating

Josefina Kellogg Patricia Klein

Mary Kohout Alan Kurpiewski

Peter Lajoice Greg Leakakos Joan Leakakos Robert Lenger

Felomina Lezada Woody Lindauer

Divina Lim Pureza Lim Zosimo Lim

Tony Lindauer Ellen Lloyd

Todd Lohenry Obien Lyle

Mae Fr. Art Maher Bob Maurer

Louise McIntyre Louis Montana Sr.

Leticia Moreno Mary Motto Art Moxley Geri Moxley

Joseph Mulcare Jean Murphy

Fr. Jim Murphy John Murray Nada Nadar Nik Nguyen Ted O’Brien Edwin Obien Karl Obien

Peggy O’Reilly Fr. John Ouper

Carolyn Patterson Charmaine Patterson Patricia Patterson

James Pelletiere Samantha Pelletiere

Toni Pereira Debbie Phillips Ernesto Pojas

Milagros Pojas

Tom Power Thomas Radic

Roberta Rainville Cora Reda

Gabrielle Reese Peter Regula

Jordan Richards Angela Rinaldi

Roseanne John Rossi

Rose Rudnick Colleen Sabel

Christiana Salameh Steven Salata

Carol Sandowski Joe Sansone

Natalie Jane Santos Sharon Sassone Bobbie Saverino Ginny Saverino

Russ Schauer Fr. John Sebahar Mary Sherwood Wanda Slupik

Cindy Smetana Margo Smetana Marie Sobecki

Dexter Sondrik Grace Stasi Joan Szabo

Maria Tomczak Bruce Tompkinson

Patricia Tompkinson Ronald Townsel Frank Trankina

Fred Tsai Nora Tsai Joan Turos

Joseph Turos Gabriella Urban Andrew Ursitti

The Ursitti Family Zoraida Vazquez

Florencio Vergeldedios Socorro Vergeldedios Alexander Joseph Yee

Rosita Yee Chok Yu

Donna Wagner Carol Williams

Ann Wilson Mary Winter

Paulette Wolski

We Offer Our Prayers

We Invite You to Participate in Weekend Masses Online at St. James the Apostle

Thank you to all those parishioners who continue to participate in our online Sunday Masses. We are committed to continue filming and making available weekend Masses. Stay tuned to your regular Flocknotes from the parish for the weekly link or just check our website stjamesge.org on Saturdays for the link to the latest Mass which will be found in the headers. A big thank you to parishioner Phil Mueller of Mueller Production Services, (www.muellerproductionservices.com) whose generous donation of many hours of time and talent have made it possible for us to continue

“Whoever believes in me, even if they die, will live.”

Glenn Schroeder

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[ STEWARDSHIP NOTE FOR TODAY ]

In today’s readings, St. Paul reminds the Romans – and us – that all things came from God: “For from Him and through Him and for Him all things are.” Good stewards understand that all is gift and share generously the gifts of time, talent and treasure with which they have been blessed.

The envelope collection amount for August 8/9, 2020 is $8,029.00

Thank you! Your generosity is greatly appreciated and needed!

Administration Ministries Worship Ministries

Readings for the Week Monday: Rv 21:9b-14; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18; Jn 1:45-51 Tuesday: 2 Thes 2:1-3a, 14-17; Ps 96:10-13; Mt 23:23-26 Wednesday: 2 Thes 3:6-10, 16-18; Ps 128:1-2, 4-5; Mt 23:27-32 Thursday: 1 Cor 1:1-9; Ps 145:2-7; Mt 24:42-51 Friday: 1 Cor 1:17-25; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 10-11; Mt 25:1-13 Saturday: 1 Cor 1:26-31; Ps 33:12-13, 18-21; Mk 6:17-29 Sunday: Jer 20:7-9; Ps 63:2-6, 8-9; Rom 12:1-2; Mt 16:21-27

Saints and Special Observances Sunday: Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Bartholomew Tuesday: St. Louis; St. Joseph Calasanz Thursday: St. Monica Friday: St. Augustine Saturday: The Passion of St. John the Baptist

How You Can Still Contribute to St. James (while the church and offices are closed)

We have been getting the question a lot these days as to how and where you can make your sacrificial contribution to the parish. Thank you for asking! Your generous is greatly appreciated and needed.

Contributions to the parish may be mailed to St. James the Apostle Parish, 480 S. Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL 60137—OR—dropped off in the GREY lock box outside the Ministry Center door. Both the mail and lock box will be checked daily.

If you would like to enroll in on-line giving, you can go to https://gp.vancopayments.com/gpo/#/donateNow/6993f0ab-5c86-4804-b0b2-00e0247 The direct link is also found on our website—Look in the header for “Donate to St. James”. Questions? Email accounting@stjamesge.org accounting@stjamesge.org or call Daniel Sledz, our Business Manager at (630) 545-0847.

Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time August 23, 2020

Isaiah 22:19-23. Psalm 138:1-2, 2-3, 6, 8. Romans 11:33-36. Matthew 16:13-20

My Experience. Jesus asks today: Who am I? Peter blurts out: The Christ. In that response, he means the Messiah, the Promised One, the Son of God, the One who saves, redeems, and binds us to God. Quite a mouthful. Profound belief. He is the very foundation of the Church, the People of God.

• What is my experience of Jesus? He is….

• How does my experience bind me to all who believe in him?

• Since I am called to be like him, whom will I save in some small way today?

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St. James Youth Ministry

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You can still have fun, wear a mask, and stay

socially distant!! We proved that at our Camp

Rock counselor retreat day earlier this month. Prayer, Mass, great activities, and

time together was priceless. Our thanks to

Dickson Valley Campground for allowing us

to have this great opportunity. God is so good

all the time!

Christian Education

With another election cycle in full swing, we are faced with the difficult question of what it means to love our neighbors in the midst of such a divisive climate. We are called to bring the best of ourselves and our faith to the public square—and yet today, many shy away from such involvement because our national and local conversations are filled with anger and harsh language, often directed at people themselves.

When personal attacks replace honest debate, no one wins. This kind of attack, no matter the reason, only serves to further divide our communities. As Catholics, we must model a better way. In response to this need, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has launched a year-long campaign calling for civility throughout this election year. Civilize It: Dignity Beyond the Debate invites Catholics to pledge civility, clarity, and compassion in the public square and to call on others to do the same.

The Diocese of Joliet is challenging Catholics to model love for neighbor through respect, and compassion during the 2020 election cycle and beyond. Put your faith into action and make room in your heart for those with whom you disagree. Pledge dignity beyond the debate today at CivilizeIt.org!

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24/MONDAY Daily Mass 8 A.M. | CHURCH Doors will be unlocked 30 minutes before all Masses. Doors are locked when bells are finished ringing. Enter Door 12 only. Pre-Registration is required. Church and Narthex Closed for Sanitizing 11:30-2 P.M. | CH/CN

25/TUESDAY FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

Daily Mass 8 A.M. | CHURCH Doors will be unlocked 30 minutes before all Masses. Doors are locked when bells are finished ringing. Enter Door 12 only. Pre-Registration is required. A & E Water Plants 8:30 A.M. | CH Online Resource Meeting 8:30 A.M. | SJH2/3 Church and Narthex Closed for Sanitizing 11:30-2 P.M. | CH/CN

26/WEDNESDAY Daily Mass 8 A.M. | CHURCH Doors will be unlocked 30 minutes before all Masses. Doors are locked when bells are finished ringing. Enter Door 12 only. Pre-Registration is required. Church and Narthex Closed for Sanitizing 12-2:30 P.M. | CH/CN Faculty Meeting 3 P.M. | SJH1

27/THURSDAY First Communion Refresher Retreat 4:30 P.M. | CH/SJH123

28/FRIDAY A & E Water Plants 8:30 A.M. | CH Pre-Registration Release of Masses Sept 5/6, 7-9 1 P.M. | ONLINE

29/SATURDAY Reconciliations 2:30 P.M. | CHURCH Doors will be unlocked 15 minutes before Reconciliation-Enter Door 12 only. Pre-Registration Req. Mass 4 P.M. | CHURCH Doors will be unlocked 30 minutes before all Masses. Doors are locked when bells are finished ringing. Enter Door 12 only. Pre-Registration is required. Church and Narthex Closed for Sanitizing 5:15-8 P.M. | CH/CN

30/SUNDAY Mass 9 A.M. | CHURCH Doors will be unlocked 30 minutes before all Masses. Doors are locked when bells are finished ringing. Enter Door 12 only. Pre-Registration is required. Baptism 1:30 P.M. | CH/ALL Church and Narthex Closed for Sanitizing 2:30 - 5 P.M. | CH/CN

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Mass Intentions & This Week @ St. James > August 24 - 30, 2020 AUGUST 24/MONDAY

8:00 A.M. Anthony Terlato REQ. BY PATRICK KELLY

Colman Flaherty REQ. BY KATHLEEN MC GEEVER

Marybeth Uhlarik REQ. BY ST. JAMES TEACHERS & STAFF

AUGUST 25/TUESDAY 8:00 A.M. John Kincaid REQ. BY THE CULLITON FMAILY

AUGUST 26/WEDNESDAY 8:00 A.M. Paul Thottupuram REQ. BY FRANCIS MOOLAYIL

Marie Kohler REQ. BY THE HULL FAMILY

AUGUST 27/THURSDAY (PRIVATE MASS)

8:00 A.M. Vince Brand & Marty Leonard REQ. BY FRANCES BRAND

AUGUST 29/SATURDAY 4:00 P.M. Cozzi Family REQ. BY JOAN COZZI

AUGUST 30/SUNDAY 9:00 A.M. The Parishioners

11:00 A.M. (PRIVATE MASS) Susan Freedman REQ. BY ST. JAMES WORSHIP CO.

Please Note: 8:00 A.M. Thursday morning Mass and the 11:00 A.M. Mass on Sunday

will be offered privately by Fr. John Sebahar in the chapel at his residence.

Thank you! THIS WEEK@ST. JAMES