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St. Walter Catholic Church�

CHANGE + GROW + SERVE

A Parish of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Joliet�

A COMMUNITY OF JOYFUL DISCIPLES, MAKING JOYFUL DISCIPLES

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17 , 2021

2 St. Walter Catholic Church | Roselle, IL

THE PASTOR’S PAGE�

29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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THE 4 BARKING DOGS YOU NEED TO IGNORE: �

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Barking Dog #1: PEOPLE'S OPINIONS�

All that is noise. Sadly, I've met many people whose entire life is based on noise. Their self�concept is built on other people's

fickle opinions. Many people crave for other people's approval like a drug. When people applaud them, they feel high. But

when people criticize them, something in them dies. They're like addicts going through withdrawal symptoms. Why? Be-

cause of inner wounds of the past, they've become approval junkies. Don't get me wrong. Listening to others is very im-

portant. But before you listen to other people's opinions, you need to listen to God's opinion. And if you listen to His opinion,

He says, "You're amazing. You're beautiful. You're phenomenal.”�

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Sometimes, other people don't understand your unique mission, and so they evaluate you based on their mission�which is

a huge mistake. Never try to be someone you're not; The only way you can inspire others is by being yourself.�

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Barking Dog #2: UNCONTROLLABLE FRUSTRATIONS �

If the frustration is under your control, by all means, take charge. If you failed in Algebra last week, study all you can to get

an "A” next week. But if the frustration is something you can't control, ignore the noise. For example, traffic frustrates a lot of

people�and it's uncontrollable. So ignore it. When traffic comes, talk to God. Make a 3�year plan for your life. Pray for oth-

ers. Listen to an audio talk. Or think about your activities for the next day. Or compose a song. Or interview people around

you. Make traffic irrelevant to your existence.�

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Let me give you a secret. When I tell you this, you'll think I'm weird. (Hey, I think I'm weird too.) I've now come to enjoy traf-

fic. I know it's crazy, but I just realized it's a gift from God to pause. What are the uncontrollable frustrations in your life? Your

life is not defined by what happens to you, but what you do to what happens to you. Let it go.�

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Barking Dog #3: NEGATIVE PEOPLE �

There are many negative people around you. Ignore the Desperate Bullies. These people intimidate you with the force of

their words, their personality, and their anger. They will take advantage of your kindness and use you for their purposes.

They will manipulate you. If someone gives the poison of hostility, don't answer back. Just walk away. If you're forced to

speak, speak only from a position of peace. Never be pulled down to their level. Ignore the noise; just keep walking.�

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Ignore the Demanding Baby. Years ago, a woman told me how I failed to be a real friend to her. She told me how hurt she

was because of what I did not do�I didn't take care of her, I didn't call her up, I didn't ask how she was. I asked for for-

giveness, and I tried to be more caring and thoughtful. But every few weeks, she'd come to me, telling me how I hurt her

again. That's when I realized�I will never please her. When she was a child, her father abandoned her. And as an adult,

she was looking for that fatherly love from authority figures. I had to learn how to ignore the noise, just keep walking.�

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Ignore the Dream Snatchers. There are people who will throw a wet blanket on any fire in your heart�because, for a long

time, they have no fire in theirs. Ignore the noise; just keep walking. There are many other Negative People. The complain-

ers. The know�it�all. The gossipers. The liars. Ignore the noise!�

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Barking Dog #4: PAST FAILURES�

Perhaps you fell into sin last year. Perhaps you failed in your job last year. Perhaps you failed in your relationships last year.

Friend, past failures are like a barking dog. They will constantly haunt you, nag you, discourage you, and pull you down.

Everytime you think of your failures, you're filled with fear. And you think that you're bound to repeat them endlessly.�

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Let me give you one final point: "Sometimes, when things are falling apart, that means things are falling into place.” Do you

have a broken heart today because a relationship didn't work out? It seems like things are falling apart, but believe me,

things are falling into place. Because God is just removing people that shouldn't be in your life. Ignore the barking dog of the

past. Just keep walking! When you ignore the noise, you can listen to God's voice. (By BO SANCHEZ)�

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May all your dreams come true! Love. �

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Father Mario�

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THE PASTOR’S PAGE�

Changed by Grace + Growing in Christ + We Choose to Serve

The SWS 6th Grade Students led the Living Rosary in honor of the Blessed Mother, on Friday, October 1. �

Their parents joined in this special prayer. Students in other classes prayed the Rosary in their classrooms �

during this time.�

Though the rain dampened the day,

an abbreviated procession in honor

of the Blessed Mary took place in the

church at the end of the 11:00 AM

Mass last Sunday. �

Thanks to the Knights of Columbus,

the Legion of Mary and the staff who

adjusted to the change in plans.�


LOOK WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK�

www.stwalterchurch.com [email protected] (630) 894-2461 @saintwalterchurch

Saturday, October 16�

5:00 PM� Int. of Angelina Cando on her 90th Birthday by Fr. Mario�

� +Judy McGuire by Dolores Lawicki�

� +Edward Leskanich by Tom & Valerie Della Penna�

� +Pablo & Gervacia Mendoza by Tess Mendoza�

� +Mercedes Mendoza by Tess Mendoza�

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Sunday, October 17�

7:30 AM� +For the deceased lay leaders of the Diocese�

� +Darius Zukowski by Elzbieta Zukowski�

� +Jennie Grendzinski by casimir Grendzinski�

9:00 AM� + Dawn Cunningham by Bob & Patti Paladino�

� Health of baby Anna Maria Korman by Michael & Jadwiga

� � Korman�

� +Sr. Mary Clare Samonte by Mirla & Efren Bautista�

� +Atjon Zhiti by parents�

11:00 AM� +Theresa St. Pierre by St. Pierre family�

� + Laura Calderone by Jennie Rausch�

� +Gary & Faye St. Pierre by Fr. Mario�

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Monday, October 18�

8:30 AM� +Dennis Swider by Michael & Jadwiga Korman�

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Tuesday, October 19�

8:30 � +Deceased priests of the Diocese of Joliet�

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Wednesday, October 20�

8:30 � Int. of Hanna Wogyla by parents�

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Thursday, October 21�

8:30 � School Mass�

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Friday, October 22�

8:30 AM� +For all who have died from COVID� �

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Saturday, October 23�

8:30 AM� +For our deceased benefactors�

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5:00 PM� +Larry Wilborn, Jr. by Larry & Mary Ann Wilborn�

� +Norman Maslankowski by Dolores Lawicki�

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Sunday, October 24�

7:30 AM� +For the deceased parishioners of St Walter Parish�

9:00 AM� +Gary St. Pierre by Patti & Greg Martucci�

� +Sr. Mary Clare by Mel Tanig�

� +Jean Cavalier by Steve Caravello�

11:00 AM� +Patricia Abbott by Mindy Phillips�

� +Gary & Faye St. Pierre by Fr. Mario�

� +Nicolo Gazzano by Frances Gazzano Family�

� +Charlene Berg by St. Walter St. Vincent de Paul Society�

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WEEKEND MASS Saturday: 5 pm; Sunday: 7:30, 9, and 11 am WEEKDAY MASS Monday - Saturday: 8:30 am, (In Person & Live Streamed) Monday - Saturday: 12:30, 7:30 pm, (Livestreamed Only)

All Masses are Livestreamed. Subscribe to our YouTube channel Saint Walter Church Roselle, Illinois.

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75TH ANNIVERSARY NEWS�

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Our celebration begins on Sunday, October 31 at the 11:00 AM Mass. Bishop Ronald Hicks will

be the main celebrant and will be joined by Fr. Mario and Fr. Peter. Watch the bulletin and our

website, Facebook page and other social media for further information. Our adult choir will lead

the music � the first time we will hear their angelic voices since March 2020 What a wonderful way

to begin this year of celebration!�

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Here are some additional plans for the celebration:�

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�� A 75th Anniversary yard sign to be available in November.�

�� A “Walk Down Memory Lane” � An exhibit showcasing historical highlights of our of our 75 years of parish life with

photos and memorabilia. If you have any items to share for this exhibit please contact Kathy Cheatham via email:

[email protected].�

�� March, 2022 � Exhibition of Eucharistic Miracles documented by Blessed Carlo Acutis.�

�� June 25, 2022 � Parish Family Fest with live music following the 5:00 PM Mass.�

�� October 8, 2022 � St. Walter Raises the Roof, featuring food, music, and parish talent.�

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Other events include a pilgrimage to the National Shrine of St. Therese, creation of a time capsule, recordings �

of our elder parishioners who found Jesus at St. Walter over the years, a keepsake booklet, and much more!�

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In order to take these ideas from thoughts into actions, we need willing hands to join us. Can you open your hands �

to help? If you are interested contact:�

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Kathy Cheatham� � Donna Burke� � � Linda Wasserstrom�

[email protected]� [email protected]� � [email protected]�

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The 5:00 PM Mass on November 13, will be �

dedicated to remembering the lives lost during �

Covid�19. If you have experienced the loss of �

family members, friends, neighbors, or coworkers �

let’s offer their names up in prayer that eternal �

peace be with them.�

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Email the name of the persons to be remembered

to�[email protected]�by November 5.�


UPCOMING EVENTS ON CAMPUS�

Honoring Mary during October

During the month of October,

join fellow parishioners in the

Circle Drive at 6:30PM to pray

the Rosary in honor of Mary �

the Mother of Jesus. �

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Ministry groups are invited to

lead the rosary. Contact Donna

Burke, (630) 439�3014 if you

would like to participate.�

"Our insistence that each human being is an image of God should not make us over-look the fact that each creature has its own purpose. None is superfluous. The entire material universe speaks of God’s love, his boundless affection for us. Soil, wa-ter, mountains: everything is, as it were, a caress of God.” (Laudato Si’, Paragraph 84)

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The St. Vincent De Paul Society (SVDP) is holding

their Fall Clothing Drive next weekend, October �

23�24. The SVDP truck will be here to pick up your

gently used clothing and small household items after

all Masses that weekend.�

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This weekend, October 16 & 17, members of �

SVDP are handing out bags that can be used for your

donations. �

The Knights of Columbus will hold the monthly food collec-

tion next weekend, October 23 � 24 Items needed include:�

Laundry Pods�

Facial Tissue�

Oatmeal�

Broth�

Alfredo Pasta Sauce�

Chocolate Chip Morsels�

Canned soups�

Dry cereals, sweetened and unsweetened�

The current in person Alpha group, takes a moment to

“smile” for the camera!�


OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH�

Eucharist Mondays, 6:00PM

Father Mario and a team

of parishioners are �

discussing the book

“Eucharist” by Bishop

� Robert Barron. �

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Tune in on Monday, October 18th!

November 4 - 6, 2021

Notre Dame Parish - Clarendon Hills, IL

Experience Jesus in His mission of healing! Physical, �

spiritual and emotional healing, central to the Church’s life

and 2,000�year tradition, come to life today. The uniquely �

engaging format will help you see and experience God’s �

healing love through teaching, prayer, personal reflection,

adoration and the Sacraments.�

Teaching Sessions include topics on:�

�� Introduction to Healing the Whole Person�

�� Facing our Brokenness�

�� Encountering the Father’s Love�

�� Living in Freedom�

This conference allows the attendees (in person or virtual

options) to experience the healing power of God in the

wholeness of mind, body and spirit.�For more information or

to register, go to jpiihealingcenter.org�

Healing the Whole Person

Season 4 - “Coping with Jesus” podcast

Wednesdays �

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Join Julie Majovsky, Donna Burke and guests as they focus the conversations around

everyday concerns such as: dealing with aging family members, balancing work and

home demands, raising children in today’s world, social media and teenagers, and other

topics as they arise. Tune into any medium where you can listen to podcasts such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google �

Podcast or on the St Walter Website.�


PARISH LIFE�

We will celebrate the Anointing of the Sick at all the weekend Masses next

weekend, October 23 & 24.�

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The Letter of James states that the sick are to be anointed in order to raise them up

and save them. The Anointing of the Sick is the sacrament that the Church provides for

those whose health is seriously impaired by sickness or old age. In this sacrament the

Church supports the sick in their struggle against illness and continues Christ’s work of

healing. �

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This sacrament has three separate and essential aspects: prayer of faith, the laying on

of hands, and the anointing with oil.�

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1.� Prayer of faith: The community, asking God’s help for the sick, makes its prayer of faith in response to God’s word

and in a spirit of trust. It is the people of God who pray in faith. The entire Church is present in those gathered � the

priest, family, friends, and the sick themselves, join in this prayer.�

2.� Laying on of hands: The laying on of hands has several meanings: as a sign of blessing, as we pray that by the

power of God’s healing grace the sick person may be restored to health or at least strengthened in time of illness,

and above all it is the biblical gesture of healing.�

3.� Anointing with oil: Anointing the sick with oil signifies healing, strengthening, and the presence of the Spirit.�

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If you, or someone you know is in need of healing you are encouraged to come for the anointing. You �

can also contact the parish office at any time to request anointing for yourself, or someone you know.�

WANTED: JOYFUL DISCIPLES! �

There are many wonderful opportunities to experience the joy of making connections

with other parishioners by giving of your time and talent! Many hands make for lighter

work. Look how you can get involved:�

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Coffee house attendants � St. Walter’s version of baristas! We hope to return this

ministry after Christmas but need to start organizing now. Can you help?�

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Greeters � Those wonderful people who welcome us to Mass every weekend. Are you

someone gifted with a great smile and a willingness to welcome others? This is an ideal

way to serve the parish family.�

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Wedding Hospitality Team � As more couples are celebrating their weddings at St. Walter, we want to form teams to �

assist with greeting the wedding parties and their guests, setting up the church, answering questions. You can be part of

welcoming new couples into the joyful family of St. Walter parish. No previous experience necessary. Training provided!�

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Baptism Hospitality Team � Similar to the needs of the Wedding Hospitality team, the Baptism team is there to greet the

families presenting their children for Baptism. Setting up the church for the Baptism, welcoming the families and guests, �

taking photos, answering questions are amongst the skills needed for this ministry. Training provided!�

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New Families Welcome Team � Be a part of the team that warmly welcomes all new parishioners to our St Walter family.

Some of the ways that we accomplish this most important task are initial phone calls, welcome bags and a quarterly new

family breakfast with Father Mario. Meetings are minimal. Rewards are great!�

Ushers � Those mainstays of every weekend liturgy, the ushers are there to assist people with finding seats, answering

questions, welcoming, carrying the cross in the opening procession. If this appeals to you, we would love to have you.�

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PARISH LIFE!�

Briell Evie LaTorre Gilbert & Wilbell

Evelyn Kate Shragal Steven & Lori

Leo Eduardo Menjivar Gabriel & Mitzy

Upcoming Vocation Events Exploring Priesthood Weekends This weekend is

an “open house” to give men juniors in college or older

an opportunity to learn about Mundelein Seminary and

to hear about the priesthood.�

Dates are: � October 22�24, 2021�

� January 28�30, 2022�

� March 25�27, 2022�

Andrew Dinner - October 27, 6:30 � 8:00pm�

For young men (8th grade to adult) who are committed

to serving or actively involved in your parish. They are

invited to the fall Operation Andrew Dinner where

priests and seminarians share their stories and give

witness to the Gift of Priesthood. Dads are invited to

attend with their sons and are required for those under

18.�

Quo Vadis Gathering Nov. 20, 10am �1:30pm�

A gathering of high school men freshmen through sen-

iors at St. Ambrose, Crest Hill for prayer and adoration

with seminarian Deacon Brian Geary and seminarian

Andrew Bogusz. Then enjoy bowling and a pizza social

at nearby Crest Hill Lanes.�

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If you want more information or to register for any of

these events call (815) 221�6171 or email: �

[email protected].�

Welcome to our Newest Joyful Disciples, baptized into the Church on Sunday, October 10th.


PARISH INFO�

Staff Directory + Registration

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ST. WALTER PARISH HOUSE � PHONE: (630) 894�2461�

Rev. Mario Quejadas, Pastor, [email protected]�

Rev. Peter Infanger, Parochial Vicar, [email protected]�

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Rev. Philip Horrigan, Weekend Associate, [email protected]�

Deacon Michael Butz, [email protected]�

Deacon Michael Kowalchik, [email protected]�

Deacon Joseph Pusateri, [email protected]�

Deacon Ronald Searls, [email protected]�

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You can dial the staff directly using the number printed with their names.�

Liz Barone, Sacramental Secretary,�

[email protected], (630) 439�3002�

Linda Wasserstrom, Asst. to Pastor & Bereavement Coord.,


Marilyn St. Pierre, Administrative Assistant,


Frances Radencic, Director of Liturgy, �

[email protected] (630) 439�3020�

Bulletin submissions, [email protected]�

Annette Spezio, Pastoral Counselor, �


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GUINEY MINISTRY CENTER � PHONE: (630) 894�5880�

You can dial the staff directly using the number printed with their names.�

Donna Burke, Discipleship Coordinator, �


Valerie Della Penna, Director of Family Faith Formation,


Joan Figley, Director of Music, �


Evelyn Garfias, Youth and Young Adult Coordinator,


Richard Klemundt, Business Manager,�


Julie Majovsky, Communications and Technology Director,


Tawnia Nowakowski, Family Faith Coordinator, �


Amy Magnus, FFF Administrative Assistant�


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ST. WALTER SCHOOL � PHONE: (630) 529�1721� �

WEBSITE: www.stwalterschool.com�

EMAIL: [email protected]�

Mary Kate Warco, Principal, [email protected]�

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BAPTISM If you wish to have your child baptized at St. Walter, please contact

Liz Barone in the Parish Office, (630) 894�2461 for further

information.�

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FIRST EUCHARIST AND CONFIRMATION FOR CHILDREN Children enrolled in St. Walter School, or the St. Walter Family Faith

Formation (FFF) receive preparation for, and celebrate the

sacraments as part of their religious formation.�

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BECOMING A CATHOLIC The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the journey by

which non�baptized persons, and persons baptized in another

Christian faith tradition, are invited to consider becoming Catholic.

This process is also open to baptized Catholics who haven’t received

the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist. Please contact

Deacon Joe Pusateri via email � [email protected] or call

him at (630) 708�0612.�

RECONCILIATION Saturdays at 3:30 PM; you may also call (630) 894�2461 x3002 to

make an appointment with a priest.�

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MARRIAGE�Diocesan law requires a minimum of six months for preparation in

advance of the wedding date. However, couples must contact the

pastor as soon as they determine they want to marry in the Church.

A date cannot be confirmed until the couple meets with the pastor.

Contact Fr. Mario Quejadas at (630) 894�2461 to request an

appointment.�

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HOLY ORDERS�If you are considering the priesthood, you are encouraged to

participate in vocation events offered in the Diocese of �

Joliet. Visit the Diocese of Joliet Vocations Office website

dioceseofjoliet.org/vocations for more information or contact�

Fr. Steve Borello at (815) 221�6100.�

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ANOINTING OF THE SICK Anointing of the Sick is scheduled quarterly at weekend liturgies

throughout the year or by appointment. Call the parish office, �

(630) 894�2461..�

COME JOIN OUR PARISH! We welcome all to join us as members of St. Walter Parish.�

There are three ways to sign up:�

�� Online at stwalterchurch.com. Go to the Home tab

and select Register.�

�� At the Faith Network Desk in the Narthex (gathering

space) before or after Sunday Masses.�

�� At the Parish House, �

� Monday � Thursday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, �

� Friday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM�

HAVE A PRAYER REQUEST? If you or someone you know is in need of prayer, there are a group of parishioners, our clergy and staff who

will lift up your prayers. Send requests to: [email protected].�

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