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Happy St. Joseph's Day! On this Feast Day, we reflect on the humble example of St. Joseph, foster father of Jesus. In order to honor St. Joseph’s Day, especially the Year of St. Joseph, according to Canon 1251, the faithful need not abstain from meat today.
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Free Online Conference on St. Joseph TODAY!
The National Shrine of St. Joseph will hold an online conference and event focused on the Year of Saint Joseph and featuring the re-installation of the Shrine’s statue of St. Joseph. Two of the speakers will be Fr. Don Calloway, MIC, a fellow Marian of Fr. Matt, and Father Rocky from Relevant Radio! Get access here.
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Easter is just around the corner! Join us in-person, in the parking lot (Drive-In/Tune-In), or via Live Stream!
( * denotes Live Stream option available)
Holy Thursday: 7 PM*
Good Friday: 3 PM*
Easter Vigil: 8 PM*
Easter Sunday: 8 AM, 10:30 AM*, and 12:30 PM.
Registration is now available! Spots are filling up, two Masses are already at capacity! Please register now to ensure you have a seat for the Easter Mass. Due to COVID-related guidelines, we are limited in the number of spots available.
The Easter Basket blessing will be on April 3 at 9 AM. This is a Polish and Eastern European tradition of preparing symbolic foods in a decorated basket to enjoy as the first meal of Easter. Learn more about this tradition here.
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Come be Reconciled! On Sunday, March 21, there will be a penance service starting at 4 PM in the church. Several priests will be available to hear confessions social distanced and with masks.
We offer Confessions every day. Check here for times.
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Looking to go deeper this Lent? This is a season of reflection, prayer, and penance in preparation of the celebration for Easter. Check out our list of additional resources for you and your family here.
We have a new resource page on our website with suggested Catholic resources for topics such as learning about the faith, prayer, media, vocations, and much more. Check it out.
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Tour St. Mary Catholic School! On Thursday, April 15, St. Mary Catholic School in Plano is providing family tours from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM. Come to learn about the benefits of their Catholic education.
Sign-up for your 30-minute slot here!
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How has God touched your life this past year?
Tell us about it! We are looking to share stories about how God has been working in people's lives (because He does every day!) in the lens of our parish vision: Transforming lives by making church matter, building disciples, and seeking and saving the lost. Help us help others, by sharing your story!
Contact: communications@stpatrickyorkville.org
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Under Mary’s Mantle is a Grief Support Group from St. Mary’s Parish (Plano, IL). Walk with them on your journey from grief to healing as you cope with the loss of a loved one's death. The loss may have been this year or in the past.
When: April 24, May 1, 8,15, 22 from 1:00- 2:00 PM. Each session will lead into the next session so you are encouraged to attend all five.
Place: St Mary’s Church front door entrance - outdoors weather permitting or in church during inclement weather.
Please bring a lawn chair and mask. There is no registration or fee. You do not have to be a Catholic to attend.
Please contact Kathy Robbins (815-970-4109) or Marianne Gustafson (630-888-9611) for more information.
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Pray before Jesus in Adoration! Adoration is open Monday-Friday from 5 PM - 9 PM, with a max capacity of 10 people at a time. Enter the Chapel from door #5 using the West parking lot. Please review the sanitation and safe distancing guidelines that are posted on the sign-in table.
We're in need of additional Adorers for specific hours. Please email sharon51@aol.com to sign-up.
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New on FORMED - St. Joseph Series!
The Saint Joseph 4-part series with Dr. Ben Akers and Taylor Kemp dives into the life of St. Joseph from the Bible and reflect on his different titles.
Formed is a wonderful website that has been called the “Catholic Netflix.” Formed has inspiring movies and video-based programs, audio presentations, and e-books from the church’s most compelling speakers and authors. And it is all FREE to you as parishioners of St. Patrick Parish!
Visit Formed.org and sign-in with your email to gain access. If new, click "sign-up", "sign-up as a parishioner" and type in "St Patrick Yorkville" or our code: 9de382. Enter in your name and email and you are all set!
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Pray the Stations of the Cross in-person or virtually.
Every Friday during Lent, there are in-person Stations of the Cross after the 8 AM daily Mass. Virtual Stations of the Cross are shown at 3 PM on Friday from the National Divine Mercy Shrine. Join us for this using our Facebook, YouTube, or website. You may watch the recorded stations later as well. Follow along with the responses here.
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Venerate St. Gianna's Relics! Those attending the Saturday, March 27 Mass at 4 PM will have an opportunity to venerate relics of St. Gianna after the Mass from a safe distance. Please join us!
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Building Disciples Through Service, Prayer, and Giving
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St. Gianna Shrine Volunteers Needed! Do you enjoy being outdoors? Don't mind a little dirt? The St. Gianna Shrine Committee is looking for additional volunteers to help keep the St. Gianna Shrine looking beautiful!
Volunteer as often as you want! You choose which weeks out of the month to help, and come at least once any day that week (April-October). Many hands make light work! Some duties include weeding, sweeping, and cleaning signs.
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Save the Date: Sunday, August 15, 2021 for the
1st Annual Father Jerry Memorial Golf Classic & Scholarship Awards Banquet. This event is sponsored by the St. Patrick Men’s Club. It will be held at Blackberry Oaks Golf Course in Bristol with food, prizes, and awards to follow at Kennedy Pointe Restaurant. More details to follow.
The Golf Committee will be meeting soon, and if you would like to help plan the event, please contact Chairman Jim Zbella at jez5635@comcast.net.
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Online Giving is simple and secure. Give a one-time gift or schedule recurring donations using your checking or savings account, debit or credit card. In addition to the Collection for Sunday Mass, other funds are available like Mortgage Reduction and Collections for the Diocese of Joliet.
To donate, please sign-in or register on our website.
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Pontifical Good Friday (Diocese of Joliet) Collection
Each year, the Holy Father asks each Catholic parish around the world to take up a Good Friday Collection (April 2) to provide support to the Franciscans who provide care to the Christians in the Holy Land.
The Collection supports the work of the Franciscans in the sacred shrines and allows them to receive pilgrims, minister to the parishes, provide formation and education in the communities and schools, and care for the basic needs of the people in the Holy Land. During such a difficult season, your support is essential to their ministry.
For more information about Christians in the Holy Land, click here.
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Do you have a question about the Catholic faith? Do you ever wonder why we do certain things at Mass? Ask away with our new anonymous form on our website and we may answer it in one of our newsletters!
Today's question is:
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How do we get 40 days for Lent? Do Sundays count? The number 40 in the Bible holds a specific meaning: a period of preparation. For example, Jesus fasted and prayed for 40 days in the desert before starting his public ministry.
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and actually ends on the Wednesday of Holy Week (not Easter). However, if you counted the amount of days from Ash Wednesday to the Wednesday of Holy Week, the total would still be greater than 40. Hmm...
This is because Sundays actually do not count! Sundays are mini-Easters and a day of rest. We are not obligated to fast (or give something up) on a Sunday or a Solemnity because they are days of celebration.
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We are looking for more Team Members!
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Looking for Tech Team members for each of the Masses. No previous experience required- If you can operate an iPhone, you can serve here! Flexible schedule and training provided!
Contact: ChrisPlasch@stpatrickyorkville.org.
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Looking for a Hiring Professional! Do you have experience writing job descriptions? Do you know the best places to get the word out about an open position? We could use your help!
Contact: info@stpatrickyorkville.org.
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Looking for employment? Check out the Diocese of Joliet Human Resources page for current part-time and full-time job opportunities at both the diocese and parish levels.
Do you have accounting, secretarial, or religious education experience? Several parishes in the Diocese are looking for people like you!
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Waterleaf Sonographer Wanted! In 2020, the number of sonograms Waterleaf Women's Center performed increased by 52% to the current level of more than 100 every month! With two machines in two beautiful ultrasound rooms, they want to do more, but are struggling to keep up. Waterleaf needs more sonographers!
Do you know someone who has sonography experience and a passion for the unborn? We provide a competitive hourly wage, extensive training, and a beautiful and friendly work environment.
Contact: Julie Garofalo at julieg@waterleafwc.org or by calling (630) 701-6270.
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