Announcement
(As of February 7, 2023)
To the Deaf Community at Large,
Diocese of Joliet will host the "National Eucharistic Revival" during the week of February 8 - 10.
Fr. John Maria Abulag will lead a celebration (with special prayers and reflections) for Special Needs this
Thursday (February 9th) at 5pm, at St. Raymond Nonnatus, Joliet.
If you are interested in going there, PLEASE contact Renata Cichowicz to request an interpreter
by FEBRUARY 7th, no later than 2pm!
Renata Cichowicz:
rcichowicz@dioceseofjoliet.org
Click on this LINK for St. Raymond Nonnatus' National Eucharistic Revival Schedule.
Hope you can attend!
Note Date: 2/6/2023: Note from Jane Lagger, Chief Development Officer
Hi Friends,
Every person deserves a community to worship and practice their faith with, as well as to feel included in the life of the Church. As we recognize the World Day of the Deaf on Sunday, September 25, I wanted to bring your attention to a wonderful ministry offered at the Diocese of Joliet - The Deaf Apostolate. Your generous support of the Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal makes this possible, thank you!
Through the Deaf Apostolate, the diocese offers both interpreted and signed Masses. With the ordination of Father John Ronaldo Abulag in 2020, community members now have their own shepherd to sign the liturgy so they may fully participate.
Interpreted Masses, found at a handful of parishes such as the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus, help deaf Catholics clearly understand what is being presented. One participant in the ministry, Sharon McDonald, says “When we are able to see the Word in our own language, we feel a part of it.” "We feel that connection to the priest and to everyone else there hearing it.”
Sharon also is pursuing certification as a lay minister, so she can teach the faith to adults and children in her community. “Spreading the Word is the work of the Lord,” Sharon said. “We’re doing service to the Lord by bringing people into the faith.” You can learn more about Father John Ronaldo and Sharon McDonald's story in the video above.
Your devotion to the works of the Lord through the CMAA supports ministries such as the Deaf Apostolate that ensure all feel welcome at the Lord’s table.
Sincerely,
Jane Lagger
Chief Development Officer
Every person deserves a community to worship and practice their faith with, as well as to feel included in the life of the Church. As we recognize the World Day of the Deaf on Sunday, September 25, I wanted to bring your attention to a wonderful ministry offered at the Diocese of Joliet - The Deaf Apostolate. Your generous support of the Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal makes this possible, thank you!
Through the Deaf Apostolate, the diocese offers both interpreted and signed Masses. With the ordination of Father John Ronaldo Abulag in 2020, community members now have their own shepherd to sign the liturgy so they may fully participate.
Interpreted Masses, found at a handful of parishes such as the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus, help deaf Catholics clearly understand what is being presented. One participant in the ministry, Sharon McDonald, says “When we are able to see the Word in our own language, we feel a part of it.” "We feel that connection to the priest and to everyone else there hearing it.”
Sharon also is pursuing certification as a lay minister, so she can teach the faith to adults and children in her community. “Spreading the Word is the work of the Lord,” Sharon said. “We’re doing service to the Lord by bringing people into the faith.” You can learn more about Father John Ronaldo and Sharon McDonald's story in the video above.
Your devotion to the works of the Lord through the CMAA supports ministries such as the Deaf Apostolate that ensure all feel welcome at the Lord’s table.
Sincerely,
Jane Lagger
Chief Development Officer
2022 CMAA: Devoted to the Works of the Lord through the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Ministry
Renewal Prayer for the Deaf Catholic Church
Father, we ask you to look with mercy at us,
Your deaf Catholic Church.
We ask you to bless us, inspire us to always love you
above all things and to love our neighbors as ourselves.
We pray to you for our bishops, our spiritual leaders.
Please bless them and give them the strength
and wisdom to guide us, their people. Help them to recognize,
understand and respond to our unique needs.
Please bless the priests, deacons, religious and lay people
who serve our community. Inspire them so that they may then
inspire all hearts of deaf people to know, love and serve you
and your Catholic Church.
Father, we pray to you for our baptized Deaf Catholic brothers
and sisters. Please send your Holy Spirit to enkindle
and renew their hearts so that they may continue to grow
spiritually through making time for prayers, receiving
sacraments, and serving other people.
Our young baptized Deaf Catholic are growing up in a
challenging and confused world. Almighty God, please help
them understand that the way of the world does not give life;
your way alone gives true life. Please touch their hearts
and guide them to find your love. Bring them back to the
Church. Put in them the desire to pray, to receive the
sacraments and to serve other people.
Holy Spirit, come and transform each of us through
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Holy Mary, our Mother, pray for us. Amen.
Your deaf Catholic Church.
We ask you to bless us, inspire us to always love you
above all things and to love our neighbors as ourselves.
We pray to you for our bishops, our spiritual leaders.
Please bless them and give them the strength
and wisdom to guide us, their people. Help them to recognize,
understand and respond to our unique needs.
Please bless the priests, deacons, religious and lay people
who serve our community. Inspire them so that they may then
inspire all hearts of deaf people to know, love and serve you
and your Catholic Church.
Father, we pray to you for our baptized Deaf Catholic brothers
and sisters. Please send your Holy Spirit to enkindle
and renew their hearts so that they may continue to grow
spiritually through making time for prayers, receiving
sacraments, and serving other people.
Our young baptized Deaf Catholic are growing up in a
challenging and confused world. Almighty God, please help
them understand that the way of the world does not give life;
your way alone gives true life. Please touch their hearts
and guide them to find your love. Bring them back to the
Church. Put in them the desire to pray, to receive the
sacraments and to serve other people.
Holy Spirit, come and transform each of us through
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Holy Mary, our Mother, pray for us. Amen.
Announcement from Fr. John Maria (10/26/2022):
- All Saints Day will be at St. Raymond Nonnatus - Joliet on Tuesday, November 1st, at 7pm.
Fr. John Maria will preside the Mass. If you need an ASL interpreter, please notify Fr. John Maria at frjohnmaria0722@gmail.com or Renata at rcichowicz@dioceseofjoliet.org by Friday, October 28th.
Announcement (10/26/2022):
-Stacy Sienko, the choir director at St. Raymond Nonnatus is directing a Christmas Concert on Monday, November 21.
This Concert will be interpreted. If you are interested, the flyer is attached.
Adults are $20.00 and Children are $10.00. Information is on the flyer.
Note Date: 9/12/2022: Meeting with the Joliet Diocese Office
Good news! The Diocese of Joliet went reorganization earlier this year.
On September 9th, we came to Blanchette Catholic Center to meet new officer, Renata Cichowicz. She is a new Parish Outreach Lead for the Diocese of Joliet. Her role is to support the Ethnic Ministries, Persons with Disabilities and Training related to these area. We met her. She's very nice. We gave her all of what we needs of the Deaf Ministry.
Thanks to Laura Kostomiris, an interpreter for St. Isidore, will search and create the new interpreter lists for the Diocese.
Renata, Fr. John Maria, Diana Stallings and Laura Kostomiris will be working together to improve of Deaf Ministry.
On September 9th, we came to Blanchette Catholic Center to meet new officer, Renata Cichowicz. She is a new Parish Outreach Lead for the Diocese of Joliet. Her role is to support the Ethnic Ministries, Persons with Disabilities and Training related to these area. We met her. She's very nice. We gave her all of what we needs of the Deaf Ministry.
Thanks to Laura Kostomiris, an interpreter for St. Isidore, will search and create the new interpreter lists for the Diocese.
Renata, Fr. John Maria, Diana Stallings and Laura Kostomiris will be working together to improve of Deaf Ministry.
Note Date: 2/8/2022 - Great News! St. Isidore will have interpreted at 10 AM every Sunday.
There will be interpreted at 10 AM Mass every Sunday.
Please pass this good news to your family and friends.
Make sure you wear a mask before you come to the church...
Thank You,
Jack Crotty
Please pass this good news to your family and friends.
Make sure you wear a mask before you come to the church...
Thank You,
Jack Crotty
Note Date: 4/12/2021 - Brother John Abulag and Friends went out for lunch after mass
Deacon John and the Deaf Community in St. Mary Immaculate in Plainfield had a lunch after the Divine of Mercy Sunday Mass.
They had great time...
Note Date: 10/25/2020 - Brother John Abulag will be ordained as Deacon on December 5th
Our brother, Br John Abulag, will be ordained as Deacon on December 5, 2020 at St. Mary Church in Mokena, Illinois. It is wonderful that he will be with us in Diocese of Joliet along with Fr. Ramon Sida and Bishop Ronald.
Please keep continue praying to get our Deaf Community with our strong faith.
You want to know about Br. John and Fr. Ramon,
press this button.
Please keep continue praying to get our Deaf Community with our strong faith.
You want to know about Br. John and Fr. Ramon,
press this button.
Note Date: 10/1/2020 - An Installation Mass with Bishop Hicks.
Good day of Bishop's Installation Mass at Cathedral of St. Raymond in Joliet,
I have arrived there early at 8:30 am. An Installation Mass was started at 10:00 AM.
I stayed in my car and ate 2 McDonald sausage burrito and keep myself warm. It was cool winding out and nice sunny out.
At 9 am, I got out of car and walked up to side of the cathedral. One of the guards at the door tested my forehead for temperature using with thermometer. I was fine. I got in successful. I washed my hands and took an Installation Mass book and a face mask with the symbol of St. Raymond's on the mask. I walked in and boy, it was beautiful sight of the cathedral. A lady guided me to meet Sr. Sharon Stola, OSB up front of the cathedral. She show me where I should be seating ... close by where our interpreter, Mary Holden, was. I was so glad to see her. Sr. Sharon, with Mary interpreted, gave me instruction what I will do when my turn to give reading. After few minutes, I was surprised that Br. John Abulag was there, too. So happy to see him there. He was there as an altar server to help the mass.
I sat down and looked around. I started practice my prayer in my mind... just to make sure I sign right and remember the prayer. I started talking to Fr Mark Fracaro in my heart. "Hey, Fr Mark, I'm here for new Bishop! Please give me comfort and strength to get my reading ready. Did you know that we got Fr Ramon and Br. John here, too ... for Deaf Community? Cool! About time!!!".
At 10 am, the mass and the music started ... Fr. Ronald Hicks, Archbishop of Chicago Cupich, Bishop Peter Sartain of Seattle, Bishop Pates, Bishop Daniel Conlon, and many bishops, many others started walking in.
Archbishop Cupich introduced and thanked to our past bishops, Sartain, Conlon and Pates for handle our diocese. Archbishop Christopher Pierre brought Pope Francis's letter and reading to us. Afterward, he gave Pope's letter to new Bishop Ronald Hicks. Bishop Ronald walked around proud and showing Pope's letter.to us. Then Bishops guided Bishop Ronald to the Bishop Seat of Diocese of Joliet.
Bishop Ronald gave his beautiful speech. After the mass over, Br. John and I were waiting in the hallway for Mary. Bishop Ronald came up to me and thanking me for doing the prayer. I told him that I have got a note from Fr Joe Mulcrone about Bishop Ronald did involved for Deaf gatherings. I told him that we all Deaf Community are very existing to have him our Bishop plus along with Fr Ramon and Br. John. He smile.
Thank you, Fr. Ramon and Sr. Sharon for letting me do one prayer.
Here is YouTube linked for Installation Mass:
I have arrived there early at 8:30 am. An Installation Mass was started at 10:00 AM.
I stayed in my car and ate 2 McDonald sausage burrito and keep myself warm. It was cool winding out and nice sunny out.
At 9 am, I got out of car and walked up to side of the cathedral. One of the guards at the door tested my forehead for temperature using with thermometer. I was fine. I got in successful. I washed my hands and took an Installation Mass book and a face mask with the symbol of St. Raymond's on the mask. I walked in and boy, it was beautiful sight of the cathedral. A lady guided me to meet Sr. Sharon Stola, OSB up front of the cathedral. She show me where I should be seating ... close by where our interpreter, Mary Holden, was. I was so glad to see her. Sr. Sharon, with Mary interpreted, gave me instruction what I will do when my turn to give reading. After few minutes, I was surprised that Br. John Abulag was there, too. So happy to see him there. He was there as an altar server to help the mass.
I sat down and looked around. I started practice my prayer in my mind... just to make sure I sign right and remember the prayer. I started talking to Fr Mark Fracaro in my heart. "Hey, Fr Mark, I'm here for new Bishop! Please give me comfort and strength to get my reading ready. Did you know that we got Fr Ramon and Br. John here, too ... for Deaf Community? Cool! About time!!!".
At 10 am, the mass and the music started ... Fr. Ronald Hicks, Archbishop of Chicago Cupich, Bishop Peter Sartain of Seattle, Bishop Pates, Bishop Daniel Conlon, and many bishops, many others started walking in.
Archbishop Cupich introduced and thanked to our past bishops, Sartain, Conlon and Pates for handle our diocese. Archbishop Christopher Pierre brought Pope Francis's letter and reading to us. Afterward, he gave Pope's letter to new Bishop Ronald Hicks. Bishop Ronald walked around proud and showing Pope's letter.to us. Then Bishops guided Bishop Ronald to the Bishop Seat of Diocese of Joliet.
Bishop Ronald gave his beautiful speech. After the mass over, Br. John and I were waiting in the hallway for Mary. Bishop Ronald came up to me and thanking me for doing the prayer. I told him that I have got a note from Fr Joe Mulcrone about Bishop Ronald did involved for Deaf gatherings. I told him that we all Deaf Community are very existing to have him our Bishop plus along with Fr Ramon and Br. John. He smile.
Thank you, Fr. Ramon and Sr. Sharon for letting me do one prayer.
Here is YouTube linked for Installation Mass:
Also, thanks to Diana Stallings for very nice letter. Let us be positive for us, the Deaf Community, to be a part of God and the Church for years to come.
Blessed You All and Hugs All of You with My Heart,
Jack Crotty
Blessed You All and Hugs All of You with My Heart,
Jack Crotty
Note Date: 9/21/2020 - Fr. Ramon Sida's letter to you.
Please press this button to read Fr. Ramon's letter.
Note Date: 09/11/2020 - Message from Bishop Pates to All Disabilities, Caregivers and Families/Friends associated with Disabilities
Hello Brothers and Sister in Christ,
Our next Annual Bishop's Mass with Persons with Disabilities have to reschedule to next year due to Covid-19. Bishop Pates from our diocese made announcement in the video. Please listen to him.
Our next Annual Bishop's Mass with Persons with Disabilities have to reschedule to next year due to Covid-19. Bishop Pates from our diocese made announcement in the video. Please listen to him.
Please pass this message to ALL disabilities, caregivers and families and friends associated with disabilities.
Thanks to Brother John Abulag for passed this linked to me.
Keep us praying with our love to all disabilities, caregivers and families/friends associated with disabilities,
Thanks to Brother John Abulag for passed this linked to me.
Keep us praying with our love to all disabilities, caregivers and families/friends associated with disabilities,
Note Date: 08/7/2020 - Note from Fr. Christopher Klusman
Fr. Christopher wrote to Fr. Joe:
Hi Father,
For the rest of August until September 6 per Archbishop Listecki‘s announcement:
DEAF APOSTOLATE MILWAUKEE’s online video Mass with Fr. CK at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFehFLYZnpdfkh5-0rmZPoQ?reload=9)
Every weekend’s Mass is posted at 4pm on Saturdays. It can be viewed anytime after 4pm.
We tell our parishioners to remember that we have “Spiritual Communion.” Courtesy of Fr. CK, in lieu of the Eucharist, we say this prayer:
...
My Jesus,
I believe that You are real in Eucharist.
I love You and want You in my soul.
I cannot receive Jesus in Eucharist,
please come spiritually into my heart.
Please stay with me.
Amen.
Fr. CK actually signs the spiritual communion on the video so we could follow along.
Blessings!
Hi Father,
For the rest of August until September 6 per Archbishop Listecki‘s announcement:
DEAF APOSTOLATE MILWAUKEE’s online video Mass with Fr. CK at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFehFLYZnpdfkh5-0rmZPoQ?reload=9)
Every weekend’s Mass is posted at 4pm on Saturdays. It can be viewed anytime after 4pm.
We tell our parishioners to remember that we have “Spiritual Communion.” Courtesy of Fr. CK, in lieu of the Eucharist, we say this prayer:
...
My Jesus,
I believe that You are real in Eucharist.
I love You and want You in my soul.
I cannot receive Jesus in Eucharist,
please come spiritually into my heart.
Please stay with me.
Amen.
Fr. CK actually signs the spiritual communion on the video so we could follow along.
Blessings!
Note Date: 07/18/2020 - Bishop R. Hicks, our 6th Bishop of Diocese of Joliet
Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Ronald Hicks be at Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus in Joliet on September 29th. Bishop Hicks will take over Bishop Conlon's place. Still... please keep continue praying for Bishop Daniel Conlon.
I got a letter from Fr. Joe Mulcrone this morning.
Please read this... you will be more happy to get to know Bishop Hicks.
From Fr. Joe:
Joliet Diocese is getting a wonderful bishop, Ron Hicks.
He is a very humble, good natured priest.
He worked in El Salvador for several years as a missionary.
He knows the deaf community and supports deaf ministry.
When we had the last Mid-West ICDA several years ago near Chicago,
he came to celebrate the Mass with us.
You see that... Bishop Hicks had worked with Deaf Community and support deaf ministry. Can't wait to welcome him to our community.
Here is the news announcement from Diocese of Joliet website:
http://dioceseofjoliet.org/communications/newsdetail.php?id=146
Thank you, Pope Francis!
I got a letter from Fr. Joe Mulcrone this morning.
Please read this... you will be more happy to get to know Bishop Hicks.
From Fr. Joe:
Joliet Diocese is getting a wonderful bishop, Ron Hicks.
He is a very humble, good natured priest.
He worked in El Salvador for several years as a missionary.
He knows the deaf community and supports deaf ministry.
When we had the last Mid-West ICDA several years ago near Chicago,
he came to celebrate the Mass with us.
You see that... Bishop Hicks had worked with Deaf Community and support deaf ministry. Can't wait to welcome him to our community.
Here is the news announcement from Diocese of Joliet website:
http://dioceseofjoliet.org/communications/newsdetail.php?id=146
Thank you, Pope Francis!
Note Date: 06/20/2020 - Great News! We got new Chaplain for the Deaf Ministry in the Diocese of Joliet
Great News!!!
Deacon Ramon Sida will be ordain priesthood on June 20th, Saturday morning at 10:00 AM at Cathedral of St. Raymond in Joliet.
This event ordination will be closed event to the public but it will be live streamed.
As of starting July 1st, following his ordination to the Priesthood...
He will be assigned at St. Mary Immaculate Church in Plainfield as Associate Pastor and
He will also be assigned as the Chaplain for the Deaf Ministry in the Diocese of Joliet.
He knows sign pretty well.
Deacon Ramon will be more excite to working with all of you.
Please welcome him to our Deaf Apostolate of the Diocese of Joliet and
the Deaf Community.
Thank You, Jesus, for letting Deacon Ramon be part with us.
On Saturday morning (June 20th) before 10 AM... use this button to watch his ordination thru YouTube.
Deacon Ramon Sida will be ordain priesthood on June 20th, Saturday morning at 10:00 AM at Cathedral of St. Raymond in Joliet.
This event ordination will be closed event to the public but it will be live streamed.
As of starting July 1st, following his ordination to the Priesthood...
He will be assigned at St. Mary Immaculate Church in Plainfield as Associate Pastor and
He will also be assigned as the Chaplain for the Deaf Ministry in the Diocese of Joliet.
He knows sign pretty well.
Deacon Ramon will be more excite to working with all of you.
Please welcome him to our Deaf Apostolate of the Diocese of Joliet and
the Deaf Community.
Thank You, Jesus, for letting Deacon Ramon be part with us.
On Saturday morning (June 20th) before 10 AM... use this button to watch his ordination thru YouTube.
Note Date: 05/5/2020 - Bishop R. Daniel Conlon is resigned
Pope Francis allowed our Bishop Daniel Conlon to retired from the top leadership of Joliet Diocese due to his health and can't manage being leader of our large diocese. Bishop Richard Pates is temporary leader of our diocese.
Pope Francis will find a new leader to take Bishop Daniel's place.
Pope Francis will find a new leader to take Bishop Daniel's place.
Note Date: 03/25/2020 - Our Beloved Deacon Ralph Hinch
Chicago Catholic Office of the Deaf
With sadness, but trusting in the promise of "New Life in Jesus Christ", we announce the death of DEACON RALPH HINCH. Ralph died Monday afternoon, 3/23, at home surrounded by his family. He did NOT die because of the Coronavirus. Because of the rules for the State of Illinois and the Archdiocese of Chicago, we will NOT have a funeral Mass at this time.
FUNERAL SERVICE: Saturday, March 28th, 10am. There will be a funeral service for Deacon Ralph for family only. We will LIVE STREAM the service from the funeral home. The link is:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6oVEOdpBdHylqs9P8Rx17w
Please let others know.
CEMETERY: QUEEN OF HEAVEN
MEMORIAL MASS: later this year, JUNE?, we will celebrate a memorial Mass with the family and community at St. Francis Borgia Deaf Center.
With sadness, but trusting in the promise of "New Life in Jesus Christ", we announce the death of DEACON RALPH HINCH. Ralph died Monday afternoon, 3/23, at home surrounded by his family. He did NOT die because of the Coronavirus. Because of the rules for the State of Illinois and the Archdiocese of Chicago, we will NOT have a funeral Mass at this time.
FUNERAL SERVICE: Saturday, March 28th, 10am. There will be a funeral service for Deacon Ralph for family only. We will LIVE STREAM the service from the funeral home. The link is:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6oVEOdpBdHylqs9P8Rx17w
Please let others know.
CEMETERY: QUEEN OF HEAVEN
MEMORIAL MASS: later this year, JUNE?, we will celebrate a memorial Mass with the family and community at St. Francis Borgia Deaf Center.
Note Date: 01/31/2020 - Thank You to those people for the kind donation in Memory of Richard Iovito
Note Date: 09/24/2019 - St. Isidore Church and Resurrection Church
Hello Brothers and Sisters of Christ,
We still have interpreted mass at St. Isidore Church in Bloomingdale and Resurrection Church in Wayne.
Resurrection Church in Wayne (northwest of Route 59 and Army Trial Road)
Every 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month. 10:30 AM
Note: no interpreted on October 20
St. Isidore Church in Bloomingdale (Northeast of Army Trial Road and Gary Avenue)
Every 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. 10:00 AM
Please let your families and friends know about this. They all are welcomed.
For those of you who live far from us, you can look up our Mass Schedule Page to see there is another church nearby you may have interpreted mass:
We still have interpreted mass at St. Isidore Church in Bloomingdale and Resurrection Church in Wayne.
Resurrection Church in Wayne (northwest of Route 59 and Army Trial Road)
Every 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month. 10:30 AM
Note: no interpreted on October 20
St. Isidore Church in Bloomingdale (Northeast of Army Trial Road and Gary Avenue)
Every 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. 10:00 AM
Please let your families and friends know about this. They all are welcomed.
For those of you who live far from us, you can look up our Mass Schedule Page to see there is another church nearby you may have interpreted mass:
If you know there is another church have interpreted, please let me know so I can add this church information to Deaf Mass Schedule.
Have a good week!
Hugs,
Jack
Have a good week!
Hugs,
Jack
Note Date: 07/1/2019 - Richard Emil Iovito (69) with Obituary
Our dear friend, Richard Iovito (69), have passed away today at 11:10 am at the hospice.
He had pancreatic cancer stage 4.
Richard left behind... his wife, Hedie, one son, Richard (Gretchen Gooding) and two grandsons, Henry (3 years old) and James (19 days old), and many of his family and friends.
Hedie will work with funeral director for arrangement.
Please pray for Richard, Hedie and their family.
May God take him Home safety.
Jack
PS. Picture was taken from Pilgrimage of Christ's Passion in St. John, Indiana.
Note Date: 06/19/2019 - ICDA Chapter 46's Meeting Schedule is changed.
Effective now; our ICDA Chapter 46's monthly meetings have been reduced to five months: September, November, January, March and May. See ICDA's schedule.
At anytime, you can contact any of our Board membersabout anythins, press the button for emails.
Note Date: 04/3/2019 - Great News! Bishop Daniel Conlon ordained Br. Ramon Sida to the Order of Deacon.
Congratulations to Deacon Ramon Sida, III! Dc. Ramon knows signing very well. He has been attending to our Deaf Community events like our retreats, Christmas Party and being in St. Mary Immaculate for pastoral internship. He will become a priest in one year. Here is the pictures taken from St. Raymond Cathedral in Joliet.
Congratulations, Deacon Ramon! God Bless You...
Note Date: 02/21/2019 - Letter from Fr. Joe about Lent 2019
Please read Fr. Joe's letter about Lent 2019.
Press this button to read his letter.
Press this button to read his letter.
Note Date: 02/21/2019 - Recycle your prescription and over-the- counter medications
Do not throw any of your prescription or over-the-counter medicines down to the toilet or garbage!
Please check with your village's website or garbage collector's website for how to get rid of prescriptions and over-the-counter medicines.
For example, where I live in Carol Stream, there is a medications drop-off box in the lobby of the Police Department. Free Drop-off!
Please do this for keeping our land and water safe.
Please check with your village's website or garbage collector's website for how to get rid of prescriptions and over-the-counter medicines.
For example, where I live in Carol Stream, there is a medications drop-off box in the lobby of the Police Department. Free Drop-off!
Please do this for keeping our land and water safe.
Note Date: 09/11/2018 - For Deaf Catholics, A Gesture from Pope Francis Meant the World
Last June 27th, Chicago's Deaf had their great experiences to meet Pope Francis. See an article from the Chicago Catholic News.
See the picture of Raymond Gay signed with Pope Francis. Raymond Gay was our former President of ICDA Chapter 46.
See the picture of Raymond Gay signed with Pope Francis. Raymond Gay was our former President of ICDA Chapter 46.
Note Date: 09/11/2018 - First Deaf Astronaut at NASA!!!
Wow! That is so cool!!! NASA's First Deaf Astronaut... See the news... Go for it, Julia!
Note Date: 08/22/2018 - The Crime of Sexual Abuse and The Catholic Church
News from Fr. Joe Mulcrone:
Many of you know that I come from a law-enforcement family. For me, the sexual abuse of children, the domestic violence and sexual violence against adults are both crimes and sins. Nothing can justify an adult using a child to commit sexual acts. Over the years, I have heard … Read More »
Many of you know that I come from a law-enforcement family. For me, the sexual abuse of children, the domestic violence and sexual violence against adults are both crimes and sins. Nothing can justify an adult using a child to commit sexual acts. Over the years, I have heard … Read More »
Note Date: 07/05/2018 - Thank You to Minooka Knights of Columbus
Many thanks to the Minooka Knights of Columbus for the donation of $547.32 to our Deaf Apostolate of the Diocese of Joliet. John Sefcik, Diana Stallings, Richard Kush, Raymond Gay and Julie Rueb attended the Knights of Columbus Dinner and accepted the donation from them.
Here is an interesting article from The Herald-News.
Here is an interesting article from The Herald-News.
Note Date: 07/05/2018 - An Open Letter from the NCPD Council...
Note from Fr. Joe Mulcrone:
The show "13 Reasons Why, season 2" is a very controversial show. It involves the issue of teens thinking about killing themselves. The NCPD is not an anti-young people, anti-let's discuss hard issues organization. their mental health staff are very experienced and balanced. I would suggest downloading the PDF provided for help for you and your family.
The show "13 Reasons Why, season 2" is a very controversial show. It involves the issue of teens thinking about killing themselves. The NCPD is not an anti-young people, anti-let's discuss hard issues organization. their mental health staff are very experienced and balanced. I would suggest downloading the PDF provided for help for you and your family.
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An Open Letter from the NCPD Council on Mental Illness to the Catholic Faithful in Response to 13 Reasons Why, Season 2
There are a number of resources available on the web for families, clergy, pastoral ministers, educators, and other caring adults to utilize in learning about the series, how to respond in working with youth, and other important factors and issues. Click on the image below for the PDF to discover them and more information. |
Note Date: 4/21/2018 - Holy Trinity School for the Deaf in Chicago
Holy Trinity School for the Deaf in Chicago is an excellent program for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearings students. It have been around since 1957 and still continue on. Watch their video about their school programs.
Note Date: 4/17/2018 - Brian Van Thyne, Treasurer for ICDA-US Section
Our member of ICDA Chapter 46, Brian Van Thyne, is an ICDA United States Section Treasurer. He wrote up about himself and his beautiful family in The Deaf Catholic magazine, Spring, 2018.
Press this button to read his profile. Congratulations, Brian!
Press this button to read his profile. Congratulations, Brian!
Note Date: 4/4/2018 - Guideline for receiving our Lord in Holy Communion
We all do believe that the Eucharist is the true Body and Blood of our Jesus Christ and that our sharing in the Eucharist is the sign of our unique Faith. The Church invites you (Catholic) to receive Holy Communion. If you can not receive Communion, you can still come forward for a blessing... by using this approach, when you request for a blessing, simply cross your arms over your chest.
Note Date: 4/4/2018 - ICDA-US Chapter 46 Meeting
Note Date: 1/24/2018 - Deaf Catholic Community at Facebook
Note from Fr. Mike Depcik:
Dear Friends,
I am pleased to inform that, through the wonders of technology, we have started “livestreaming” our ASL Mass on Facebook
We know that many dioceses are unable to provide a Mass in American Sign Language for Deaf Catholics. In response we are making an ASL Mass available online to watch. Every Sunday at 11:30 am we are livestreaming a Mass in ASL from Holy Innocent’s church in Roseville via Facebook.
The Mass can also be viewed as a replay on Facebook anytime afterwards. Attendees do not need to register on Facebook to “attend” this Mass, but it is a great platform for us to evangelize the gospel.
The Mass can be found at the following web address if you are interested: https://www.facebook.com/deafmass. Please share this news with the Deaf Catholic community in your area especially those who are not able to go to church due to health issues, etc.
Because this is still a new project, we appreciate your patience and understanding with our mistakes and glitches in our videos or Facebook page. We are trying to make improvements and we welcome your feedback and suggestions.
Thank you and God bless.
Fr. Michael A. Depcik, OSFS
www.frmd.org
I am pleased to inform that, through the wonders of technology, we have started “livestreaming” our ASL Mass on Facebook
We know that many dioceses are unable to provide a Mass in American Sign Language for Deaf Catholics. In response we are making an ASL Mass available online to watch. Every Sunday at 11:30 am we are livestreaming a Mass in ASL from Holy Innocent’s church in Roseville via Facebook.
The Mass can also be viewed as a replay on Facebook anytime afterwards. Attendees do not need to register on Facebook to “attend” this Mass, but it is a great platform for us to evangelize the gospel.
The Mass can be found at the following web address if you are interested: https://www.facebook.com/deafmass. Please share this news with the Deaf Catholic community in your area especially those who are not able to go to church due to health issues, etc.
Because this is still a new project, we appreciate your patience and understanding with our mistakes and glitches in our videos or Facebook page. We are trying to make improvements and we welcome your feedback and suggestions.
Thank you and God bless.
Fr. Michael A. Depcik, OSFS
www.frmd.org
Note Date: 3/31/2016 - Rev. Mark Fracaro's History
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Come and see what we are about and feel welcome to add your ideas and suggestions. Your ideas can enhance and improve our spiritual and social union among deaf and hard-of-hearing Catholics throughout the seven counties of the Joliet Diocese.
Note Date: 5/31/2016 - Member Recognition - Chapter 46
An Article from The Deaf Catholic (Spring,2016)
Note Date: 2/5/2016 - Check other tabs
There are couple of more events and retreats in Events/Retreats tab. Also, Check the Pictures Tab, too.
Note Date: 1/30/2016 - Diana Stallings and Pamela Seymour Get Awards
Note from President Ray:
Two officers of our non-profit ICDA Chapter No. 46: Diana Stallings (left) as the Secretary and Pamela Seymour (right) as the Treasurer receive awards.
The Outstanding Achievement Award goes to Diana who had the capability to do job as writing, business correspondence, accumulation of historic records, arrangement in the proper order, accuracy and other responsibility. She did a great job through four years.
The Thank You Award goes to Pamela who had been very good responsible to take care of all the finance records and money through four years.
The Certification of Appreciation is awarded to Diana Stallings who had a great performance, spiritual ambition, leadership, encouraging cooperative effort and continuously energetic active. And had awesome creative artwork, design for the formal business letters, forms and also had an importance of skillful writing and other various skills.
Additionally Diana makes many announcements to send out to the members of the ICDA Chapter 46 by using electronic emails at Internet, she still continues and has a wonderful humbly patience; nevertheless, still enjoys job. If without her, it would never have been improved successfully.
The members and I are so deeply grateful to them for their four years of service and continued support our ICDA-US Chapter No. 46. Many thanks!
Two officers of our non-profit ICDA Chapter No. 46: Diana Stallings (left) as the Secretary and Pamela Seymour (right) as the Treasurer receive awards.
The Outstanding Achievement Award goes to Diana who had the capability to do job as writing, business correspondence, accumulation of historic records, arrangement in the proper order, accuracy and other responsibility. She did a great job through four years.
The Thank You Award goes to Pamela who had been very good responsible to take care of all the finance records and money through four years.
The Certification of Appreciation is awarded to Diana Stallings who had a great performance, spiritual ambition, leadership, encouraging cooperative effort and continuously energetic active. And had awesome creative artwork, design for the formal business letters, forms and also had an importance of skillful writing and other various skills.
Additionally Diana makes many announcements to send out to the members of the ICDA Chapter 46 by using electronic emails at Internet, she still continues and has a wonderful humbly patience; nevertheless, still enjoys job. If without her, it would never have been improved successfully.
The members and I are so deeply grateful to them for their four years of service and continued support our ICDA-US Chapter No. 46. Many thanks!
Note Date: 07/19/2014 - HIPPA Hospital Information Patient
Protection Act
*******>>> HIPPA is a Federal Government law.<<< *******
*******>>> HIPPA is a Federal Government law.<<< *******
This
means that a hospital cannot give out ANY information about a patient in the
hospital, without the patient’s permission. So, often, a visitor goes into the
hospital, hospital won`t tell him/her what room your love one in.
After the patient leaves the hospital, he/she complains that no priest or no deacon came to visit them! Priests/ Deacons/Others did not come because the hospital never told them!
If you or a loved one is in the hospital and wants a priest/deacon/others visit,
PLEASE have someone in the family contact them at the church
or Fr. Mark immediately!
After the patient leaves the hospital, he/she complains that no priest or no deacon came to visit them! Priests/ Deacons/Others did not come because the hospital never told them!
If you or a loved one is in the hospital and wants a priest/deacon/others visit,
PLEASE have someone in the family contact them at the church
or Fr. Mark immediately!
Note Date: 05/04/2014 - Great News... Two Popes became Saints!!!
Pope Saint John XXIII was the one who started the Second
Vatican Council (1962 to 1965). With this Second Vatican Council completed....
- be able to use our own languages to understand the Mass (used to be just Latin).
- disable person can became priest like Fr. Tom Coughlin, Fr. Mike Depcik, Fr. Paul Z. and many others.
- be able to use our own languages to understand the Mass (used to be just Latin).
- disable person can became priest like Fr. Tom Coughlin, Fr. Mike Depcik, Fr. Paul Z. and many others.
Pope Saint John Paul II was a great, beloved and respected Pope. One
time, there was a nun who had Parkinson Disease, she was praying to Pope John
Paul for healing... got surprised that she was healed. The Vatican
declared him Saint.
Note Date: 07/02/2015 - New Concealed Gun Law!
Since Illinois State Law is allowing people carry a concealed gun around.
Please do not bring guns to any churches or schools at all.
You have a right to tell them not to come in your home with gun.
State Police have a signed post you can post it on your doors.
https://ccl4illinois.com/ccw/Public/Signage.aspx
Please do not bring guns to any churches or schools at all.
You have a right to tell them not to come in your home with gun.
State Police have a signed post you can post it on your doors.
https://ccl4illinois.com/ccw/Public/Signage.aspx
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Go in Peace!