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ATTENTION CHS FAMILIES! THE END IS COMING! Just a reminder: Religious Education Registration for 2010-2011 will end on September 20th! Spaces are still available for the Sunday & Spring Jr. High and Saturday Programs. Confirmation is close to closing and soon will be on a Wait List basis. Don’t wait to register! The end if coming! (Late Fee during Final Registration: $40) If you have any questions, please call the Religious Education office at (847) 884-7584. We are still in need of facilitators and coordinators for the Junior High Program and Confirmation.
DO YOU NEED TO LEARN HOW TO SPEAK SPANISH? Do you need to improve your Spanish communication skills at the work place? Enroll in the “Spanish Conversational Basic Level” course we will be offering every Monday evening, starting on September 13, from 6 PM to 7 PM during six weeks. The course fee is $10. The objective of this course is to teach you the basis to communicate in Spanish at the work place. Requirements: *Minimum 10 people per class *Be able to read and write in English *Schedule: Every Monday starting on 9/13 from 6-7 PM. Where to enroll: Parish Office, Church of the Holy Spirit, Contact: Sr. Marianne Supan at (847) 882-7580. For additional Information please contact Carmen Aguirre at (224) 422-0621.
DEACON XAVIER CARRERA’S BLOOD DRIVE Sponsored by Schaumburg Community Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010 3:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Church of the Holy Spirit Hospitality Room You can register for an appointment in the Gathering Space after Mass. Deacon Xavier has had more than three heart surgeries. He needed 26 units of blood. Without blood transfusions, he would not be here enjoying his family, friends and faith community. He is now 70 years old and wanted to take this opportunity to give thanks to God, to LifeSource and to all those that take the time to donate blood. Xavier asks that you please take advantage of the opportunity to be a life-saver for some child, teen or adult. DONACIÓN DE SANGRE Miércoles, Septiembre 8, 2010 3:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Church of the Holy Spirit * Salon de Hospitalidad Si desean donar sangre, se pueden registrar en la entrada de la Iglesia después de Misa. WOMEN’S REFLECTION GROUP * SEPT. 8, 2010 How is it possible for a person to be committed to his or her own religious tradition while respecting and being open to the faith traditions of other people? How can we move from triumphalism to peaceful coexistence? This is the challenge before us in the 21st century. Join the Women’s Reflection Group for our Fall Series. We will learn about faith traditions other than our own and hopefully come to an understanding of how we can live in harmony and peace. We will meet on Wednesday, September 8th from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. in the Hospitality Room. Join us for continental breakfast, reflection, discussion, and prayer. We look forward to seeing you there.
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ADULT FAITH FORMATION OPPORTUNITIES Fr. George presents a 5-part Book Series * The Book of Revelation The 5-part series runs September 8, 15, 22 and October 6, 13. If you already ordered your book, they will be available for pick up at the parish office or after masses beginning next weekend, August 14/15th. Full of awesome and gruesome scenes that seem to provoke more fear than faith, the Book of Revelation is often read as a roadmap through the doom and gloom of the end time. Correctly understood, however, this grand finale of the New Testament is a loud and clear call to conversion as well as a message of hope and consolation for Christians of every age. It is the book of the Risen and Glorified Christ. (New Collegeville Bible Commentary)
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MINISTRY OF CARE TRAINING BEGINS SEPTEMBER 14 CHS ministers of care provide pastoral care to parishioners in hospitals, nursing homes, or the parishioner’s home for those who are homebound. Ministers of care respond to those in need through their presence, prayer, and sacrament. They are a powerful witness to God’s presence in the world and the faith community’s spiritual concern for those in need, suffering, or who are not able to worship at Sunday mass. Training for Ministers of Care consists of six evenings, once a week for six weeks beginning September 14 at Holy Family Church, 2515 W. Palatine Rd., Inverness. Topics include: Spirituality of the Ministry, Prayer in the Ministry, Pastoral Communication Skills, Experience of Suffering, Ministerial Procedures, and Theology of the Eucharist. Monthly meetings at CHS provide ongoing support and education to Ministers of Care after their training. We are in need of volunteers to continue this important ministry. To register for this training or to discuss further, please contact Fr. John at (847) 882-7580, Lin Greidanus at (847) 884-7910 or Maria Brax at (847) 891-7469.
St. Francis de Sales Employment Ministry Job Search Workshop Wednesday Evening, Sept. 15 6-9:30 p.m. Business Casual Dress Friday, Sept. 17 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Lunch included Dress for an Interview St. Francis de Sales Ministry Center Building 135 S. Buesching Rd., Lake Zurich 60047 Registration is now open for St. Francis de Sales Employment Ministry’s September, 2010 workshop. Job searchers who have not taken the 2-day workshop in the past are invited to register. Donations gratefully accepted from those who can do so. Please bring current resume and cover letter. Attendance required on both days. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Registration info & PDF registration form at www.stfrancislz.org Click on Parish, Ministries, Employment Registration is taken in the order received. Walk-ins cannot be accommodated. For more information, call (847) 726-4888.
WOMEN AT THE WELL MARK THIS DATE! WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Women at the Well will be sponsoring the “Super-Coupon Lady”, Jill Cataldo on Wednesday evening, Sept. 29th at 7 PM. Reservations are now being accepted. Please call the office at (847) 882-7580. Future programs include: Tuesday, November 16: Surviving and Thriving in the Midst of Life's Disappointments, presented by Dawn Mayer Tuesday, January 11: Joy in the Midst of Chaos, presented by Kathy Drennan Tuesday, March 15: The Power of Healthy Laughter, presented by Diane Tieman Tuesday, May 10: Days of Deepening...Friendship, presented by Vinita Hampton Wright MARK YOUR CALENDARS FALL FESTIVAL FUN AND FAMILY GAMES
Saturday, October 23, 2010 Following the 5 PM Mass This event is FREE of charge! ALL ARE WELCOME!!! ¡Este evento es GRATIS! ¡TODOS son Bienvenidos!
THINKING OF DONATING YOUR CAR? Donating your vehicle to Catholic Charities can make a lasting impact on the disadvantaged people we serve. We accept any type of vehicle, including trucks, cars, boats, RVs, even golf carts. And it couldn’t be easier. · Vehicle pickup is free · Full resale value of the vehicle is tax deductible · IRS and title documents are completed for you
You may process your
donation online by visiting
www.catholiccharities.net/donate/
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RELIGIOUS ED REGISTRATION AND PROGRAM CHANGES! Please note a few changes to the Religious Ed format. To enhance your child’s religious education experience and to be in compliance with the Archdiocesan standards for Spiritual and Faith Formation, CHS will be moving to a two year program of catechesis for the Sacraments. These changes will be in effect this upcoming 2010-2011 school year. · If your child will be in second grade and making First Communion during the 2011/2012 school year, he/she must be registered for Religious Ed during his/her first grade year this upcoming year (2010/2011). · If your child will be in fifth grade and doing Reconciliation during the 2011/2012 school year, he/she must be registered for Religious Ed during his/her fourth grade year this upcoming (2010/2011). · If your child will be a sophomore and going through Confirmation during the 2011/2012 school year, he/she must be registered for Religious Ed during his/her freshmen year this upcoming year (2010/2011).
Exceptions that will be grandfathered in as a one year program: Second graders in 2010/2011 will make their First Communion in 2011 Fifth graders in 2010/2011 will participate in Reconciliation in 2011 Sophomores in 2010/2011 will go through Confirmation in 2011 Thank you so much for your patience and support! God Bless You! The Religious Education Staff (847) 882-7584
INFORMACIÓN DE IMPORTANCIA DEL PROGRAMA DE EDUCACION RELIGIOSA El Programa de Preparación para los Sacramentos de Reconciliación y Primera Comunión, tendrá una duración de dos años (sin importar en que año escolar estén los niños) y esta nueva regla se pondrá en efecto a partir del próximo año escolar 2010/2011. Los niños estarán preparados para recibir el Sacramento de Reconciliación en el primer año de estudios que será el 2011 y la Primera Comunión en el segundo año de estudios, que será el 2012. Los niños mayors de 7 años, que también necesitan tiene el Sacramento del Bautismo, también se deben registrar en el programa de dos años. El programa de Confirmación también tiene una duración de dos años. Los estudiantes deben ser “freshmen” en la Preparatoria, y recibirán el sacramento de Confirmación cuando sean “sophomores” en el 2012. |
CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPIRIT'S CIRCLE OF WOMEN SUPPORT GROUP A Support group, lead by trained volunteers, to empower women who have experienced violence or trauma in their lives. Date: Every 2nd Thursday of the month Time: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Where: Hospitality Room What: Share your story or just listen and gather strength. The purpose of this support group is to provide a safe, confidential, nonjudgmental place for Christian women. We will share stories and find support, encouragement, empowerment and fellowship that will aide in recovery from trauma and violence.
WE NEED MORE OF YOU The Society of St. Vincent DePaul Church of the Holy Spirit The generosity of the CHS Community is enormous and we appreciate all that you contribute to our St. Vincent de Paul Conference. But now we need to ask for a bit more help. We are in desperate need of volunteers for our programs. Except for the monthly collections for the CHS Food Pantry, each of these occurs once a year so the time commitment is minimal. If we are unable to get sufficient help, we will consider dropping some of these activities and the assistance they provide to those who need it: Thanksgiving Food Collection (November) Adopt-a-Family Christmas Gifts and food collection (November-December) Giving Tree (December) Easter Food Collection (April) Hunger Walk (June) School Supply Collection (August) Blood Drive (September) CHS Food Pantry Collections (10 times a year) If you are interested in helping, please contact Sr. Marianne at the parish office at (847) 882-7580 or Marge O’Connor, SVDP president, at (847) 875-3028. If all you can offer right now are prayers for a solution to our needs that is equally appreciated. Thanks!
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RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS Come journey with us. The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process by which unbaptized adults or adults baptized in some other Christian Church become members of the Roman Catholic Church. This process is concerned with the total integration of
people into believing, praying, living, serving, and celebrating members
of the Body of Christ. Are you interested? For more
information contact Sister Marianne at (847) 882-7580 or
Marianne.S
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
FOR THE MAINTENANCE
MINISTRY
It is
still not too late to volunteer your time, skills, or knowledge! The
Maintenance Ministry group invites you to join other volunteers who are
sharing their talent and time. So far, the Maintenance Ministry has
performed many different projects. But we still have many more projects
to do: landscaping, cleaning, painting, small repairs and general labor.
For more information give a call to Wojciech Gracz - Parish Custodian or
Brother Tom Minta at the |
FOOD PANTRY - NEW HOURS The St. Vincent de
Paul Food Pantry is open on Thursdays from
2:00-5:00 p.m. Come to
the La alacena de comida
de la Sociedad de St. Vincent de Paul está abierta los jueves de las 2 a
las 5 de la tarde en el Centro Kane de la Iglesia (1449). Se pueden
estacionar en la parte trasera de los garages. Entren por la puerta gris
tras los garages. No se necisita hacer cita. |
COED YOUTH BASKETBALL
Registrations are accepted
during the season for CHS Coed Youth Basketball. During the season
applications are available in the Hospitality Room & the Parish Office
Grades 4, 5, 6 Grades 7, 8, 9
Grades 10, 11, 12
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JOURNEY IN FAITH - RCIA
Are you an unbaptized adult or adult baptized in another faith?
Are you a baptized Catholic who has not celebrated First Communion or
Confirmation?
Do
you know someone who has been away from the Church for awhile?
We invite you to
join us for the JOURNEY IN FAITH-RCIA process. We begin a new class in
the fall. We have an enthusiastic and dedicated team of people eager to
share their faith. For more information, call Sister Marianne at the
Parish Office 847-882-7580. |
Blessed Virgin Mary Rosary Group. We meet in the
Chapel across from the church Every Tuesday night from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Please come join us on Tuesday evenings to give thanks to Our Lady of
the Rosary and to ask for peace, guidance and well-being within
ourselves, our families and the world. If you do not have a rosary, we
have extras or it you don't know how to pray the rosary, we would be
happy to teach you. If you have any questions, please call Marie
Chapetta at (630) 855-1284 after 5 p.m. |
Ministry of Care
Ministers Available
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The
St. Vincent de Paul Society of Church of the Holy Spirit
is here to assist parishioners and/or local community members who are in
need of assistance with rent, food, utilities, clothing or medical
needs. All information is kept confidential. If you or someone you know
is in need, please call the Parish Office at 847-882-7580 and ask for
Sr. Marianne Supan. |