A Warm Welcome to Our New Priest
Father Max Striedl!
We thank God for the gift of your faithfilled life and your dedicated service. We pray that the Holy Spirit will sustain and strengthen you as your serve St. Gall Parish.
May God bless you!
Please click below to read the Welcome Letter and prayer shared by Father Max.
WELCOME LETTER
Daily Prayer for Healing, Protection and Peace of Mind
Father Max Striedl!
We thank God for the gift of your faithfilled life and your dedicated service. We pray that the Holy Spirit will sustain and strengthen you as your serve St. Gall Parish.
May God bless you!
Please click below to read the Welcome Letter and prayer shared by Father Max.
WELCOME LETTER
Daily Prayer for Healing, Protection and Peace of Mind
Seminarian Jeff Filipski’s assignment here at St. Gall Parish will soon be coming to an end. Although his official last day is July 19th, you may see him once in awhile attending Mass at St. Gall until August 19th when he will leave to study in Italy. Jeff has been at St. Gall since March 18th at the beginning of the Coronavirus Pandemic.
Jeff will be leaving to study for five years at the Gregorian University in Italy where all his classes will be in Italian. To prepare for this move, Jeff has been taking remote Italian classes from a school in Assisi. Jeff is being sent to Italy to complete his studies in Theology and the Bishop has asked him to pursue an Licentiate in Sacred Theology. This is a special pontifical degree offered by the Church and can be thought of as being half way between a secular Masters and Doctorate. Jeff will return to the Rockford Diocese for his ordination.
When asking Jeff what he had learned during his time at St. Gall Church, Jeff had this to say, “I have learned so many things during my stay here! At seminary, they taught us that everything is an opportunity for formation so I am always asking the Lord, “what are You trying to show me here? How are you revealing Yourself and Your Love to Me through this person or circumstance?” This practice was solidified very early during my stay here due to the pandemic. In a very trying time, the Lord allowed me to experience His presence through His priests and the people of St. Gall. They continue to show me the importance of community, charity, and docility. I don’t think anyone planned on being quarantined or having their plans disrupted like they have been this year, but praise God for the opportunity to grow in deeper love, trust, and dependence on Him. I am confident that these things will help shape my life as a priest in ways I cannot imagine. So thank you to the people of St. Gall for your witness and support!”
Although Jeff had many memorable moments at St. Gall Church, the most memorable moment was the Eucharist Procession on Palm Sunday. Father DiTomo approached Jeff, gave him a highlighted map and said “are you ready for this?” The map marked an eight mile route through the town of Elburn. Jeff inquired why the route was not mapped out to go through more neighborhoods and the next day Fr. DiTomo revised the map to nine miles! The build up was not only memorable but Fr. DiTomo’s zeal to bring his people the Eucharist and seeing the people’s response was beautiful. A Palm Sunday Jeff will always cherish...even if that Monday he was a little sore.
We thank Jeff for those entertaining Fireside Chats and Home Brews on Tuesday nights and for helping our pastors during a difficult time in the church. He has been a blessing to St. Gall Church. Please keep Seminarian Jeff and all seminarians in your prayers.
You may send well wishes to Jeff by emailing him at JFilipski@RockfordDiocese.org.
Jeff will be leaving to study for five years at the Gregorian University in Italy where all his classes will be in Italian. To prepare for this move, Jeff has been taking remote Italian classes from a school in Assisi. Jeff is being sent to Italy to complete his studies in Theology and the Bishop has asked him to pursue an Licentiate in Sacred Theology. This is a special pontifical degree offered by the Church and can be thought of as being half way between a secular Masters and Doctorate. Jeff will return to the Rockford Diocese for his ordination.
When asking Jeff what he had learned during his time at St. Gall Church, Jeff had this to say, “I have learned so many things during my stay here! At seminary, they taught us that everything is an opportunity for formation so I am always asking the Lord, “what are You trying to show me here? How are you revealing Yourself and Your Love to Me through this person or circumstance?” This practice was solidified very early during my stay here due to the pandemic. In a very trying time, the Lord allowed me to experience His presence through His priests and the people of St. Gall. They continue to show me the importance of community, charity, and docility. I don’t think anyone planned on being quarantined or having their plans disrupted like they have been this year, but praise God for the opportunity to grow in deeper love, trust, and dependence on Him. I am confident that these things will help shape my life as a priest in ways I cannot imagine. So thank you to the people of St. Gall for your witness and support!”
Although Jeff had many memorable moments at St. Gall Church, the most memorable moment was the Eucharist Procession on Palm Sunday. Father DiTomo approached Jeff, gave him a highlighted map and said “are you ready for this?” The map marked an eight mile route through the town of Elburn. Jeff inquired why the route was not mapped out to go through more neighborhoods and the next day Fr. DiTomo revised the map to nine miles! The build up was not only memorable but Fr. DiTomo’s zeal to bring his people the Eucharist and seeing the people’s response was beautiful. A Palm Sunday Jeff will always cherish...even if that Monday he was a little sore.
We thank Jeff for those entertaining Fireside Chats and Home Brews on Tuesday nights and for helping our pastors during a difficult time in the church. He has been a blessing to St. Gall Church. Please keep Seminarian Jeff and all seminarians in your prayers.
You may send well wishes to Jeff by emailing him at JFilipski@RockfordDiocese.org.
THANK YOU SEMINARIAN JEFF! MAY GOD BLESS YOU!
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St. Gall Parishioners, please take some time to watch the Hear His Voice 2020 Diocesan Appeal Video. Look closely and you will see some familiar faces! St. Gall Parish currently has a total of $10,500.00 in pledges. The parish goal this year is $38,000.00. Prayerfully consider your pledge to the Hear His Voice 2020 Diocesan Appeal. Thank you! |
MASS VOLUNTEER INFORMATION AND "HOW TO" VIDEOS
Interested in maybe signing up to be a usher, lector, or part of the sanitizing crew for Mass? Watch our ministry training videos and sign up for one of the spots on the Sign Up Genius Mass RSVP link (above)
Usher: https://youtu.be/sLxPgDZmOBQ
Welcome Back Video: https://youtu.be/PMOx1lIA00I
Sanitizing training video: https://youtu.be/faYezNJXehA
Interested in maybe signing up to be a usher, lector, or part of the sanitizing crew for Mass? Watch our ministry training videos and sign up for one of the spots on the Sign Up Genius Mass RSVP link (above)
Usher: https://youtu.be/sLxPgDZmOBQ
Welcome Back Video: https://youtu.be/PMOx1lIA00I
Sanitizing training video: https://youtu.be/faYezNJXehA
Denise Crosby, a parishioner at St. Gall Parish and columnist for the Chicago Tribune, wrote an article titled "My first in-person church service in weeks was sparse, surprising and comforting."
To read the entire article, click on the link below.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/opinion/ct-abn-crosby-mass-st-0529-20200528-kzgrwsufrnfwvietxwdcbyqvmi-story.html#rt=chartbeat-flt
To read the entire article, click on the link below.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/opinion/ct-abn-crosby-mass-st-0529-20200528-kzgrwsufrnfwvietxwdcbyqvmi-story.html#rt=chartbeat-flt
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Mass for the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (June 27/28)
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-The Parish Office Staff is back in the office from 9:00 Am to 3:00 PM Monday through Friday. For the health and safety of the parish staff as well as for yourself, please call first and make an appointment should you need to visit the Parish Office. The Parish Office number is 630-365-6030. Thank you!
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