Virtual Bulletin
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Do you want to join Music Ministry?
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Cantors (all ages)
Lead songs at Masses. Can sing individually or in small groups. Rehearsals 30 minutes before Mass and/or during the week.
Instrumentalists
Play and accompany songs for masses. Rehearsals 30 minutes before mass and/or during the week.
Adult Choir (Fall through Spring)
Sing at the 9am Mass. Wednesday Rehearsals 7pm-8:15pm.
Youth Choir (Fall through Spring)
Sing at the 11am Mass. Rehearsals 45 minutes before Mass and/or during the week.
Handbell Choir (all ages) (Fall through Spring)
Play once a month with the summer off. Wednesday Rehearsals 6pm-6:50pm.
For more information, please see Jonathan after Mass or reach out!
Jonathan Kim, Director of Music
847-726-4729 - jkim@stfrancislz.org
Emmaus House Thank You!
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Emmaus House is grateful for our Parish Family!
Thanks to those that did not 'terry' and responded to the request for kitchen towels. Bags and bags of bags, so many plastic grocery bags, both new and used. Thank you so much!
First Friday Eucharistic Adoration | August 7, 2026
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Do you want to quiet your mind and take time from the busyness of life? Come spend time with Jesus. He will make a difference in your heart. Join us for First Friday Adoration anytime between 9am - 12pm. All are welcome and you do not need to sign up to come stop by for a few minutes, an hour, or however long you are able. In order to offer this amazing experience, we need a few adorers to commit to each hour. If you are able to commit to an hour, please call the Parish Office to reserve your hour.
Proclaiming the Word: Lector Training Workshop in English [8/22/26]
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The Vicariate I Ministry Commission offers Proclaiming the Word: Lector Training Workshop in English.
Presenter: Deacon Allen Tatara
When: Saturday, August 22, 2026
Where: St. Mary of Vernon Parish, 236 US-45, Indian Creek, IL
Time: Check in at 9 a.m. | Training 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Register: forms.cloud.microsoft/r/6xsCg005JP
This training will provide the skills and self-confidence needed for those who wish to become lectors in their own parish or for any lector who would like a “refresher” course. This training meets the archdiocesan requirements for mandation and remandation.
Questions? Contact Marie Paul at mariep@sttheresachurch.org
Marie Paul, Coordinator
Vicariate I Ministry Commission
Please join us for the 2026 Jubilee Garden Season!
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Come volunteer in the St. Francis de Sales Jubilee Garden this season!
8 to 10am on Saturday mornings through November
We’d love to have you join our Jubilee Garden!
Come when you can — no weekly commitment required
Drop in anytime between 8 AM and 10 AM
Stay for an hour or the whole morning — it’s up to you!
Just wear clothes you can get dirty and bring garden gloves
Tools are provided as well as guidance so don’t be concerned you know nothing about gardening— just bring your willing spirit!
Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just curious, we welcome all helping hands. Help us care for this special place of growth and reflection. Questions? Contact Sharon Fredrickson at sfred.sfdsjg@gmail.com or 847-643-6633 — or just show up!
Building a Culture of Prayer Together Retreat
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St. Francis de Sales Parish is hosting a retreat on Saturday, April 11 called "Building a Culture of Prayer Together." You may begin this retreat with an 8:30am Mass and/or join us in the Ministry Center at 9am. We will provide a continental breakfast and refreshments during the retreat from 9am - 12:15pm.
Josh Danis will be our guest speaker. He will give three presentations: Listen to inspirational stories of the power of prayer. Learn from compelling and concrete examples how we can grow individually and as a community in our prayer life.
Imagine sharing life with other faith-filled people where you can celebrate each other's joys and give and receive support during challenging times
In between his presentations, there will be time for discussion to apply what he presents to ourselves, our families and our St. Francis de Sales Parish. As we prepare to welcome our new pastor, we want to support each other and come together in prayer.
This retreat is open to all.
Members of the early church devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Acts 2:4
Join us as we reignite the devotion of those Christian communities to learning, fellowship, communion, and prayer.
This gathering will be at the St Francis de Sales Ministry Center at
135 S Buesching, Lake Zurich
The Ministry Center is located south of the church building.
Questions: Pam Lynch Plynch@stfrancislz.org Parish Office 847-438-6622
Prayer Shawl Ministry
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Would You Like a Prayer Shawl or Know Someone Who Would?
A generous supply of shawls in a wide variety of colors and patterns is stored in the Ministry Center, ready for whatever need arises. To request a Prayer Shawl, stop by the Ministry Center to select one that you may deliver yourself; we provide appropriate prayers for presenting the shawl.
A Call for Yarn!
Perhaps a little spring cleaning is underway at your house? Prayer Shawl Ministry will gladly accept donations of yarn you come across while sorting and organizing!
Thank you, knitters and crocheters!
Thank you, knitters and crocheters! You have created a vibrant, Spirit-filled ministry! You have warmed and comforted countless numbers of people with your prayers and shawls.
