St. Joan of Arc Church
Lisle, Illinois
Believing in Jesus Christ
Throughout the Easter Season, all three of
the Sunday readings are taken from the
New Testament — the Christian scriptures.
Together they explore what it means to
believe in Jesus as the Christ, the One who
fulfilled the prophecies of the Jewish
scriptures.
Today’s selections refer to our human
weakness, yet they emphasize the
forgiveness and peace that are available to
those who put their faith in “Jesus Christ
the righteous one” (1 John 2:2). In the Acts
of the Apostles Peter invites everyone to
“repent, therefore, and be converted,
that your sins may be wiped away”
(Acts 3:19). The First Letter of John calls
Jesus Christ “expiation for our sins” (1
John 2:2). Finally, in the Gospel Jesus
greets the disciples with “Peace” and urges
them to preach “repentance, for the
forgiveness of sins” (Luke 24:47).
April 26, 2009
Third Sunday of Easter
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THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
April 26, 2009
A Message From Our Pastor
Dear Parishioners,
I have always been grateful that Easter lasts an entire fifty days. Given the
attention demanded by the liturgical details of Holy Week, as well as the intense focus
required for the actual celebration of these Holy Week rites, I need the weeks after
Easter Sunday to let the liturgies unfold and replay in my mind. This has always
provided me with many hours of prayer and reflection. As I ponder the Holy Week
liturgies we just celebrated at St. Joan of Arc, their beautiful moments as well a their
glitches, I find that I gain new insights into the Paschal Mystery that is at the heart of our
Christian faith.
On Palm Sunday at St. Joan of Arc, we continued the practice of incorporating a palm procession at
the 4:00 PM Mass but then added this procession to the 11:30 AM Mass also. The solemn movement from one
station (in our case the school gym) to the church is intended to recall Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem
before he died. Our processions, however, went a bit long and were somewhat chaotic. We’ll plan better for
next year. There is nonetheless, something to be learned from the experience of ritual chaos and
inconvenience as disconcerting as these may be. They can serve to jar us out of our ordinary expectations and
routines. They can awaken us to the realization that the events we commemorate during Holy Week were
indeed extraordinary and startling events in the history of the world.
The Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday evening was redolent with powerful symbols and
gestures, e.g., the joyful and prolonged ringing of bells that later were replaced by the stark sound of wooden
clappers, the washing of feet, the reception of the three Holy Oils that touch our lives at critical moments such
as baptism, sickness, and ordination, the collection of food for the poor, and the mystical candlelight procession
with the Blessed Sacrament. This year, this procession was embellished with the piercing sound of the fire
alarm activated, no doubt, by the clouds of perfumed prayer represented by the incense. Or was it the heat
generated by the prayerful devotion of those who knelt in reverence and awe as the Bread of Angels passed
their way?
The Good Friday liturgy is always austere, and as such, invites a deep contemplative response. We do
not mourn the death of Jesus because we know he is risen and will never die again. Instead, we devoutly recall
Jesus’ wondrous love that led him to accept even death, death on the cross.
This year at St. Joan of Arc we venerated a single crucifix in order to underscore the significance of one
central symbol to which all of us bent our knees and touched our lips. From the presider’s chair where I sat, I
was privileged to behold the most moving moments in the liturgy as one by one parishioners came forward and,
without uttering a word, embraced the mystery of the cross as an undeniable reality in their lives. These were
some of the people I saw: a young father with children whose wife is dying of cancer, a father who lost his job
several months ago and is wondering how he will provide for his family in the months ahead, a young boy who
knows his parents will be getting divorced, a woman struggling with an addiction to alcohol, many elderly people
whose health continues to deteriorate bringing them ever closer to death, as well as a woman who knows her
days are numbered but whose beautiful face glowed with resignation and hope as she shuffled to and from the
cross.
All I could believe as I watched this procession of “ordinary” people is that their fear, their brokenness
and their pain was absorbed into the wood of that cross so that it could be united to the one sacrifice of Christ,
and as such, be transformed into something the likes of which no mortal can imagine.
Fr. Gabriel, O.S.B.
To be continued next week...
April 26, 2009
THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
‘In the Breaking of the Bread’
Today we celebrate the Third
Sunday of Easter. The Easter joy we
first experienced two weeks ago
continues for 50 days, until we
celebrate Pentecost. Our readings speak to us of
knowing God, and keeping Him always before us.
The beginning of the Gospel account today contains a
brief reference to the story of the disciples on the road
to Emmaus. Jesus drew near to them, but they failed to
recognize him. Only when they had ‘broken bread’
together did they realize who he was. We recall the
words we heard proclaimed on Holy Thursday, from St.
Paul’s letter to the Corinthians:
‘For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup,
you proclaim the death of the Lord until he comes.’
Music Next Weekend
May 2/3, 2009 — Fourth Sunday of Easter
8:30 AM Mass — Classical Choir
10:00 AM Mass — Contemporary Choir
11:30 AM Mass — JH/HS Musicians
We wish to offer our
sympathy and a promise
of our prayers to:
Family and Friends on the
death of
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Take a S.T.E.P. to eliminate poverty
What is S.T.E.P.? It’s an annual sponsored walk and
fair to educate and engage participants about hunger,
poverty and justice. Father Gabriel will lead us on a 11/2 mile walk through downtown Lisle, prayer in the
church, and there will be a S.T.E.P. fair in the gym with
speakers, food, and Fair Trade items from around the
world for sale — coffee, chocolates and handicrafts,
such as jewelry, baskets, kitchenware and other gifts.
People of any age can participate. Funds raised
through pledges are distributed locally in the parish —
and globally to Catholic Relief Services.
The parish’s Social Justice & Peace Ministry is
hosting S.T.E.P. From 1 to 4 PM on May 17th. Pick
up a sponsor packet and
register at the S.T.E.P. table
after Mass. If you choose not
to walk, you may instead
sponsor Father Gabriel.
For more information, call
Deacon Tom Richardt @ (630)
963-4500, x4522.
Eucharistic Liturgy and Rite of
Commitment:
Sunday, May 3rd at the 11:30 AM Mass —
followed by Confirmation practice
(Sponsors are welcome to attend, if they live in the area, or, a
parent may stand in for the practice session)
The Diocesan Catholic Ministries
Appeal begins in our parish this
weekend. Every family will receive
a letter from Bishop J. Peter
Sartain asking for a pledge to help
continue the ministry, services and
charity of our diocese. Please
return your pledge card to the parish next weekend,
May 2/3, 2009
St. Joan of Arc Church
Friday, May 8, 2009
7:30 PM
Abbot Dismas Kalcic, O.S.B.
FIRST EUCHARIST
First Eucharist practice for Group I will be on Wednesday, Apr. 29th at 7 PM
[children must be brought to assigned classrooms no later than 6:30 PM.]
First Eucharist Celebration for Group I will be on Saturday, May 2nd at 11 AM.
[children must be brought to assigned classrooms no later than 10:30 AM.]
First Eucharist practice for Group II will be on Wednesday, May 6th at 7 PM.
[children must be brought to assigned classrooms no later than 6:30 PM.]
First Eucharist Celebration for Group II will be on Saturday, May 9th at 2 PM.
[children must be brought to assigned classrooms no later than 1:30 PM.]
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THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
Dear Parishioners,
April 26, 2009
LOOKING FOR A GREAT SCHOOL?
I am an eighth grade student at St. Joan of Arc
Come and take a look at ours!
School. This year I will be graduating, and in looking back
We welcome children
on my memories of St. Joan I realize what an amazing
from three year pre-school
and faith-filled experience I have had here. As a shy third
through grade 8.
grader entering the school for the first time, it was
Call the SJA school office
comforting to be part of such a loving and caring
@ (630) 969-1732 for more
community that allowed me to practice my faith freely with
information.
all my friends and peers. I have had six incredible years
here at SJA, and I would only hope that others would have
the same chance.
Please consider donating to the Adopt-a-Student Program here at SJA so that many more students can
experience a Catholic education.
Thank you,
[If you choose to donate to this wonderful cause so others can attend St. Joan of Arc School, please send your contribution to the
following address]:
Adopt-A-Student Program
c/o Sister Carolyn Sieg, O.S.B.
4913 Columbia
Lisle, IL 60532
May 1, 2009
at 7:30 PM
and
May 3, 2009
at 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
The SJA Drama Club
Presents
“Willie Wonka, Jr.”
...a musical based on the beloved book by Roald
Dahl. You won’t want to miss the Candy Man and the
Oompa-Loompas.
Tickets are available in advance by calling (630) 9697711. Advance sale tickets are: $8 for adults — $5
for students & seniors.
Tickets at the door are: $10 for adults — $7 for
students & seniors.
Come Celebrate The Eucharist
As A Family
Sunday, May 17th
At the10:00 AM ’Family’ Mass
The 2nd Grade families of the
parish will be participating in
the liturgy of the Mass. (RE,
Faith Formation, and SJA
school children).
The St. Joan of Arc Rummage Sale will be held on
May 30 and 31 in the school gym and Parish
Activity Room.
Please consider helping the parish raise money for
our Adopt-A-Student Program by donating gently used
clothing or household items. Donations will be
collected the weekend of May 16/17 after Mass
outside the Jr. High entrance doors (off the south
parking lot). Your donations will be sorted and sold to
assist our school families who are experiencing
financial difficulties at this time. Tax receipts will be
available.
We will also have a concession stand/bake sale
during the Rummage Sale.
For more information: [email protected]
BAPTISMS
April 18, 2009
April 19, 2009
April 26, 2009
THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
A SPECIAL INVITATION FOR NURSES
You are invited to a
NURSE APPRECIATION MASS
In honor of Nurse’s Week
Saturday, May 9, 2009 — 8:15 AM Mass
St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church
[A light breakfast will follow in the Link]
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GOLDEN AGERS CALENDAR
Thursday, May 21: Please Join Us….for our
annual May Crowning (which will be held in Room 22
in the Parish Center). We will begin promptly at 11:30
AM — Luncheon will follow the May Crowning.
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!
All active, inactive and retired nurses, as
well as nurse friends and co-workers are
invited.
Please RSVP by May 6th to
Sandy Razka, SJA Parish Nurse,
@ (630) 963-4500, x4533
or
[email protected]
or Mary Pellizzari, RN @ (630)852-1049.
For more information on our seniors’ group, call Dick
or George or Loretta.
The monks of the Dormition Abbey,
in response to requests by religious
leaders of various traditions, and in
light of the dire situation of Christians
in the Holy Land, are building Beit
Benedict Peace Academy. St. Procopius Abbey in
Lisle is their partner in the United States.
St. Procopius is sponsoring a benefit concert that will
be held at Benet Academy on Friday, May 1. The
concert will feature the composition of Morten
Laurdisen “Lux Aeterna.”
Advance Tickets are $20. Student tickets are $10.
More info: St. Procopius Abbey @ (630) 829-9253.
The FISH Food Pantry is in need of the following items:
chili, tuna, canned pasta, canned meat, cake mix,
deodorant, shampoo, and brown paper bags. We want
to thank all of you who contribute to the food pantry.
Food donations may be placed in the shopping carts
located in the church Link.
Baby Bottles
For Life
As part of our celebration of Mother’s
Day, we are asking our parishioners to
participate in a special fundraiser that
will help women facing unplanned or
crisis pregnancies
TO CHOOSE LIFE FOR THEIR BABIES.
On the weekend of May 2/3, special baby bottles
will be handed out for parishioners to take home and
fill with spare change. The baby bottles will also be
available for pick up at the Resource Center on May
9/10. We are asking to have the bottles returned to
the parish when you attend Mass on the weekend of
May 16/17. Baby bottles may also be dropped off at
the Parish Office. Please do not leave filled bottles
at the Resource Center. The money that is collected
will help support the life-saving work of Woman’s
Choice Services (located in Lombard and Downers
Grove).
The fundraiser is a great way for each member of
the family to help in the building of a Culture of Life.
Thank you in advance for your response to the call of
the Gospel to serve those in difficult and unplanned
pregnancies.
URGENT Request for Donated Furniture
Sharing Connections needs your help to provide
furniture for families in need. Donate your gently-used
cribs, mattress & box spring sets, dressers, table &
chair sets, sofas, etc. for low-income families. Drop off
Monday thru Friday from 9 AM to 3 PM — and
Saturdays from 9 AM to Noon — at their warehouse at
5111 Chase Av. In Downers Grove. Residents of
Downers Grove, Glen Ellyn, Lombard, Naperville,
Warrenville, Wheaton & Winfield can schedule a free
pick up by calling (630) 971-0565, x300 or visiting their
website @ www.sharing connections.org. All donations
are tax-deductible.
WE PRAY FOR OUR SICK AND SHUT-INS AND
THEIR COURAGEOUS FAMILIES WHO CARE
FOR THEM.
Please pray for all our sick
A complete listing of individuals on our
Prayer Requests for the Sick can be
found on the altar and outside the
Adoration Chapel in the Parish Center.
Please call the Parish Nurse @
(630) 963-4500, x4533 to place yourself or a loved
one on our prayer list.
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THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
CELEBRANT SCHEDULE
May 2/3, 2009
8:15 AM — Fr. Scaria Thoppil
4:00 PM — Fr. Donald Kocher
7:00 AM — Fr. Donald Kocher
8:30 AM — Fr. Scaria Thoppil
10:00 AM — Fr. Kenneth Zigmond, OSB
11:30 AM — Fr. Gabriel Baltes, OSB
CONFESSORS SCHEDULE
May 2, 2009
10:30 AM — Fr. Kenneth Zigmond, OSB
3:00 PM — Fr. Scaria Thoppil
World Day of Prayer
For Vocations
YOU ARE INVITED……
to a prayer service for vocations
which will be held at Sacred Heart
Monastery (1910 Maple Av in
Lisle) on May 3rd at 2:00 PM.
We will be praying for vocations,
not only for priestly and religious vocations, but also
for vocations to marriage and the single life. God calls
us to all walks of life and wants us to be life-giving no
matter what vocation we choose.
After the prayer service, we will have a tour of the
Monastery and refreshments will be served in the
monastic dining room. COME JOIN US!
WOMEN’S CHOICE SERVICES is opening a third
location — 718 N. York Road in Hinsdale — (630) 655
-3290.
The center will be dedicated by the Founder Father
Milota on Friday, May 1st at 7:00 PM. All are welcome.
The disciples in today’s
Gospel came to know
Jesus in the breaking of
the bread. When we share
what we have with those who are in need, we, too, will
discover Jesus in our midst.
Regular Collection for April 11/12:
Easter Sunday Goal:
Fiscal Year-to-Date Goal:
Fiscal Year-to-Date Actual Collections:
Amount Above or (Below) Goal:
$55,159
$52,000
$1,212,800
$1,201,973
$(-10, 827)
May God bless you for your generosity to the
parish, especially during these difficult
economic times.
April 26, 2009
BAPTISM INSTRUCTIONS
It is necessary for parents of babies to be baptized to
attend a meeting on the Sacrament of Baptism. The
next meeting will be on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the Parish Center. Please call
the Parish Office for information or to make
arrangements at (630) 963-4500, x4514.
Mass Intentions
Monday, April 27, 2009, Easter Weekday
6:30 Purgatorial Society
8:15†Jessica Rada (Lillian Hird)
Tuesday, April 28, 2009, Easter Weekday
6:30†Dorothy Doerr (Family & Friends)
8:15†Don Schmit (Family & Friends)
Wednesday, April 29, 2009, Easter Weekday
6:30†Jim Hickey (Hamilton Family)
8:15†Bernardine Lanser (Husband, Dick)
Thursday, April 30, 2009, Easter Weekday
6:30†Martha Machek (M/M Batjes)
8:15†Marie B. Kricka (Frank/Marie Zellner & Family)
First Friday, May 1, 2009, Easter Weekday
6:30 †Kotowicz & Sojka Families (Fran Sojka)
8:15†Gloria O’Reilly (Sobolewski Family)
First Saturday, May 2, 2009, Easter Weekday
8:15†Virginia I. Sawa (Sharon Nelson)
4:00†Helen Gasparic (Gasparic Family)
2:00 PM WEDDING: Milczarek/Hansen
Sunday, May 3, 2009, Fourth Sunday of Easter
7:00 For St. Joan of Arc Parishioners
8:30†Don Schmit (Family & Friends)
10:00†John J. Petrasek (Fedinec Family)
11:30†Helena & John Prokop (Halina Pecak)
Pregnant? Need Help?
Women’s Choice Services
(630) 261-9564
Perpetual Adoration
6 AM to 8 PM — 7 days each week in the
Parish Center Chapel
8 PM to 6 AM — Adoration by assignment
For info: Call George Soloy
April 26, 2009
THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
Lectors/Commentators
May 2/3, 2009
4:00 PM — (L) Shirlee Jecmen
(C) Adam Stillo
7:00 AM — (L) Bob Maday
(C) Lois Danner
8:30 AM — (L) Jay Marten
(C) Michael Siefert
10:00 AM — (L) David Shayatovich
(C) Roberta Sweeney
11:30 AM — (L) Pam McKechnie
(C) Barbara Green
Altar Servers
May 2/3, 2009
TBA
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Resource Center Volunteers
May 2/3, 2009
4:00 PM — Janet Hantsch
7:00 AM — Ruth Kuttner
8:30 AM — Gloria Trush, Phyllis Schmit
10:00 AM — Diane Esser
11:30 AM — Miriam Krause
Ushers
May 2/3, 2009
4:00 PM —Jim Beaumont, David Blasier,
Tony Cappetta, Bob Mandel, Karen Sulak,
Jim Weber, Joe Hantsch.
7:00 AM — Ed Czupryna, Dominic Elrod,
Edwin Hlavac, Eric Edwards,
Paul Schriner, Bill McCarthy.
8:30 AM — Bob Ceurvorst, Ruth Cloonan,
Tom Cloonan, Matthew Klody, Tom McGrath,
Daniel Tuskey, Tim Gerten.
10:00 AM — Nick Batchos, Todd Behme,
Mark Fernette, David Gascoigne, Jack Hayes,
Mark Johnson, Jerry Schau,
Jack Signorelli.
11:30 AM — David Danner, Leo Gustas,
Scott Jenkins, Tom Kukulski, Ted Buenz.
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
May 2/3, 2009
4:00 PM — Tom Gavin, Barbara Poblocki,
Joan Callan, Bill Munch,
Cheryl Helberg, Michael Taylor,
Theresa Taylor, Sandy Razka,
Dee Kartalia
7:00 AM — Richard Pawela, Sr., Lori Dougherty,
William Dougherty, Barb Neu,
Ronald Drendel, Lynne Passarella,
Patti Sendlak
8:30 AM —Donald Golminas, Leslie Price,
Amy DiSanto, Margaret Barouski,
Leeanne McGrath, Paul Nappi,
Lisa Carpino, Judy Lauten,
Judith Marten
10:00 AM —Susan Cassa, Diane Tokarski,
Charles Tokarski, Julie Hnatiuk,
Laura Dow, Joanne Kuttner,
John Sweeney, Lucy Whalen,
Frank Whalen
11:30 AM —Dan Tuskey, Robert DeVincentis,
Gerald Price, Edwin Hlavac,
Mary Sauriol, Shirley Pawela,
Maureen McCarley
Greeters Ministry
May 2/3, 2009
4:00 PM — George/Kathy Ansier
7:00 AM — Eva Munoz-Martinez, Roberto Martinez
8:30 AM — Ed/Claire Grzetich
10:00 AM — Ron/Christine Paryl
11:30 AM — Marie Eidell, Kathy Holly, Marge Busgen
SCRIPTURE READINGS
May 3, 2009
Acts 4:8—12
Reading I:
There is no salvation through anyone else.
1 John 3:1—2
Reading II:
See what love the Father has bestowed on us that we
may be called the children of God.
John 10:11—18
Gospel:
The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.
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THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
April 26, 2009
ST. JOAN OF ARC CHURCH: Front & Kingston — (630) 963-4500
PARISH CENTER: 820 Division St. — (630) 963-4500
REV. GABRIEL BALTES, OSB, Pastor
REV. KENNETH ZIGMOND, O.S.B., Parochial Vicar
REV. SCARIA THOPPIL, CMI, Parochial Vicar
REV. DONALD KOCHER, Senior Priest
DEACON DENIS STUCKO DEACON JOSEPH DALPIAZ DEACON TOM RICHARDT
SCHOOL: 4913 Columbia — (630) 969-1732
SISTER CAROLYN SIEG, O.S.B., Principal
ELEMENTARY RELIGIOUS FORMATION
GRADES Preschool THRU 6
—(630) 963-4500, ext. 4547
COORDINATOR: Mrs. Kathleen Greyson
OFFICE OF FAITH FORMATION
JR. HIGH THROUGH ADULT
—(630) 963-45O0 ext. 4517
DIRECTOR: Mrs. Margaret Barouski
SOCIAL JUSTICE & PEACE COORDINATOR;
CHRISTIAN OUTREACH MINISTRY
Deacon Tom Richardt — (630) 963-4500, ext. 4522
DIRECTOR OF CHURCH MUSIC
Mr. Barney Walker — (630) 963-4500, ext. 4520
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION:
Mr. Michael Crowell — (630) 963-4500, ext. 4523
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF CHURCH MUSIC;
RCIA COORDINATOR
Mr. Jim Susic — (630) 963-4500, ext. 4529
PARISH NURSE:
Mrs. Sandra Razka, RN — (630) 963-4500, ext. 4533
MASSES: Monday - Friday — 6:30 AM and 8:15 AM Saturday — 8:15 AM and 4:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00, 8:30, 10:00 and 11:30 AM
Holy Day Masses: Eve of Holy Day — 5:30 PM; Holy Day: 6:30, 8:15 AM, 12 noon, and 7:00 PM
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturday: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM and 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION: Reception of a Sacrament requires adequate knowledge and preparation. Eighth Grade
Confirmation preparation must be immediately preceded by three consecutive years of regular attendance in religious instruction.
BAPTISMS: Parents are asked to call the Parish Center to make arrangements for Baptism. First time parents are required to attend
a meeting on the Sacrament of Baptism. Meetings are held on the First Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the
Parish Center. Please call the Parish Center to register. Baptisms are normally held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays at 1:00 PM.
CATECHUMENATE: Any adult interested in becoming a Catholic should contact Jim Susic at the Parish Center at (630) 963-4500,
ext. 4529 for information regarding the parish Catechumenate process.
CATHOLICS RETURNING HOME: If you want help coming back to your Catholic Faith, call Deacon Tom Richardt at (630) 9634500, ext.4522 for more info about this ministry.
MARRIAGES: Couples are asked to call one of the parish priests before setting a date for the wedding or making other
commitments. Registration and participation in the parish, by at least one party, for three months is required before a wedding date
will be given. The diocese requires a minimum preparation time of six months between the first conference and the wedding.
SICK CALLS: Call the Parish Center anytime. Please let us know if anyone in your family is ill so that the priests might visit them.
FUNERALS: Please make the arrangements with the church before any publication in the newspaper.
PARISH MEMBERSHIP: Registration forms can be completed after Mass or at the Parish Center.
COUNSELING SERVICES: Spiezio and Affiliates (spiezioandaffiliates.com) will provide counseling in the Parish Center on Tuesday
and Thursday evenings by appointment only. There is a private fee for these sessions. To schedule a confidential appointment call
(630) 353-4564.
WEB SITE: www.stjoanlisle.org
EMAIL:[email protected]
FAX: (630) 963-4568