Join the Revival with St. Pat’s
We have entered an exciting year for St. Pat’s and the Catholic Church nationwide. The United States Bishops announced a three-year call to Revival in our devotion to the Eucharist last year. The goal of the Revival is to inspire a movement of Catholics across the United States who are healed, converted, formed, and unified by an encounter with Jesus in the Eucharist-who are then sent out on mission “for the life of the world.”
This page is your resource for all things Eucharistic Revival at St. Pat’s. We hope you will join us for this amazing year! We can’t wait to see how the Lord blesses our Parish.
Current and Upcoming Events:
The Eucharist in Scripture Course
Parishes across the nation are preparing to host a major Revival initiative. Through this 6-week formation course, you will be able to connect with other parishioners as you listen to Dr. Scott Hahn in Catholicism and immerse yourself in the beauty of the faith.
When: Beginning January 16, 2024, 7:00-8:15pm
Where: St. Patrick Parish Center 406 Walnut St. Yorkville, IL
Defining our Terms:
WHAT IS: REVIVAL >>>
Revival is the invitation that Pope Francis has extended to the Universal Church to “a renewed personal encounter with Jesus Christ”—particularly the transforming power and mercy of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist.
The National Revival, a three-year initiative, launched in 2022 on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, or Corpus Christi. On July 17, 2024, America will gather for the first time in 83 years for a National Eucharistic Congress. This historic moment will launch the United States into a Year of Mission, sending on-fire Catholics out to share Christ’s love “for the life of the world.” We will continue to spread the Revival movement throughout the Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year and beyond.
WHAT IS: the EUCHARIST >>>
The Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life. In the celebration of the Eucharist, bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit and the instrumentality of the priest. The whole Christ is truly present — body, blood, soul, and divinity — under the appearances of bread and wine, the glorified Christ who rose from the dead. This is what the Church means when she speaks of the “Real Presence” of Christ in the Eucharist.
Click Here for more information on the Catholic doctrine of the Eucharist.
WHAT IS: EUCHARISTIC ADORATION >>>
Eucharistic Adoration is a Catholic devotion dating back to the early days of the Church. It involves exposing a consecrated host, the Blessed Sacrament, allowing people to sit and pray in the presence of Jesus Christ.
Adoration specifically refers to any prayer in front of the Blessed Sacrament.
Eucharistic Adoration is available to experience daily at the St. Michael the Archangel Chapel located at our Crane Rd Church. Additionally, Adoration is held on Wednesdays at our downtown Church.
How To Get involved
Attending Mass >>>
CLICK HERE to view our weekend Mass Times
Visit the Adoration Chapel >>>
Adoration Hours
Sunday: 6:00 PM – Midnight
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – Midnight
Learn more about Adoration here.
Sign Up For A Weekly Holy Hour >>>
If you are interested in signing up for a Eucharistic Adoration hour, please contact the parish office at 630-553-6671 or email info@stpatrickyorkville.org
Learn More About The Eucharist >>>
The Eucharist is the Source and Summit of our faith, the most important thing. These years of Eucharistic Revival are a perfect opportunity to learn more about the Eucharist.
Invite A Friend to Mass >>>
Sometimes all it takes to get someone back to Mass is a personal invitation. The joy we find in the Mass can speak volumes to those we love who are away.
A simple way to invite someone to attend Mass is by including it in a larger social activity. For instance, if you have plans to go for brunch with your friend, you can casually mention that you will be going to Mass beforehand, and invite them to join you if they wish to. This gives them the freedom to choose whether or not to attend but also gives you the opportunity to welcome them warmly. Going back to Mass with a friend can also take some of the anxiety off of a new comer.
Attend the National Eucharistic Congress (July 2024) >>>
Join the historic gathering of tens of thousands of Catholics at Lucas Stadium in Indianapolis from July 17-21. To buy your ticket, click on the link provided.
https://www.eucharisticcongress.org/
If you would like more information and free videos please visit https://www.eucharisticrevival.org/lead to learn more.
