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St. Pius X Catholic Community
1025 E. Madison Street  Lombard, IL 60148  630-627-4526  www.stpiuslombard.org
WELCOME TO
ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
1025 E. MADISON STREET ■ LOMBARD, IL 60148
[email protected]
www.stpiuslombard.org
DIOCESE OF JOLIET
SERVED BY THE CONGREGATION OF THE RESURRECTION
MISSION STATEMENT
We the people of St. Pius X Church, a faith community in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Joliet,
Illinois, accept the challenge to restore all things in Christ through the use of our gifts and ministry. Guided by
the Father, nourished by the Eucharist, and inspired by the Holy Spirit we embrace all through our
commitment to worship, education, service, and stewardship.
LEMA DE NUESTRA MISIÓN
Nosotros las personas de la Iglesia de San Pío X, una comunidad de fe Católica de la Diócesis de Joliet,
Illinois, aceptamos los desafíos de restaurar todas las cosas en Cristo, por medio de nuestros talentos y
ministerios. Guiados por el Padre, nutridos por la Eucaristía, e inspirados por el Espíritu Santo; unidos y
comprometidos todos nosotros por medio de nuestros dones, educación y servicio.
Business Manager: John Matyasik
Administrative Assistant: Donna Cooper
Parish Secretary: Pam Matyasik
Maintenance Director: Sallie McGinn
Pastoral Council, Chair: Basil Weaver
Finance Council, Chair: David Tortorici
Stewardship Council, Chair: Leanne Newman
Pastor:
Father George Zieba, CR
Deacons:
John Chan, Ron Knecht,
Larry Lissak, Tom Rachubinski
Hispanic Ministry Pastoral Assistant:
Fr. Firmo Mantovani, CS
Pastoral Care: Sr. Pauline Schutz, OSF
Parish Office: 630-627-4526
Fax: 630-495-5926
[email protected]
Faith Formation: 630-627-1551
[email protected]
School: 630-627-2353
Fax: 630-627-1810
[email protected]
Convent: 630-627-5810
School Principal: Daniel Flaherty
Assistant Principal: Toni Miller
Faith Formation - Director: Colleen Lowery
Youth Ministry - Director: Mark Restaino
Music Ministry - Director: Kirsten Currie
Hispanic Ministry - Coordinator / Secretary:
Laura Mora
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IMPORTANT TO KNOW
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday through Thursday
9:00 AM—12:30 PM;
1:00 PM—4:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM—3:00 PM
MASSES
Saturday: 5:00 PM Anticipation of Sunday
Misa en Español: Sábado 7 PM
Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, and 11:30 AM
Holy Days: see previous Sunday Bulletin
Weekdays: 8:30 AM Monday through Friday
Saturday: 8:30 AM First Saturday of each month
NEW PARISHIONERS
Welcome! You are invited to
come to or call the Parish Office
to register. Forms are also
available on the website.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturday: 3:30 to 4:30 PM or by appointment.
MINISTRIES AND ORGANIZATIONS
If you are interested in one of our many ministries or wish
to volunteer time or talent, please contact the Parish
Office or see our website for more details.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on the first
Sunday at the 11:30 AM Mass. No Baptisms are
celebrated during Lent. Parent preparation is required.
The parent meeting for Baptism is generally on the first
Monday of the month at 7:00 PM. Please call the Parish
Office for more information
(630-627-4526).
PRAYER INTENTIONS
If you have a prayer intention that you would like the
parish to pray for, write it in the Book of Prayer in
Church.
BULLETIN ARTICLES
Due ten days prior to bulletin date. Attach Word file and
email to [email protected]. Please put a
contact name and phone number on each article indicating
the date(s) you would like the article to run. Every effort
will be made to see that your request is granted.
As a general rule, we encourage using “bulletin space”
instead of a separate insert whenever possible—–this
saves the cost of printing. The following guidelines
should be observed if an insert is necessary:A proposed
insert must be submitted for approval prior to bulletin
insertion weekend. Approved inserts must be delivered
by Thursday to the Parish Office.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
Please call the Parish Office at least 6 months before
your desired wedding date, to check availability.
FUNERALS
Arrangements should be made at the Parish Office
before publication in the newspaper.
SICK CALLS
Homebound because of sickness or age, please call the
Parish Office (630-627-4526) to arrange a visit with a
Minister of Care or a priest.
SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Please call the Parish Office for arrangements.
Because of HIPAA Privacy regulations, hospitals can no
longer contact the parish. If you are hospitalized and
would like a priest or minister from St. Pius X to visit or
have your name added to the Prayers of the Faithful,
your family should notify the Parish Office.
INFORMATION ABOUT
OUR CATHOLIC FAITH
For questions and instruction in the faith or to become a
part of the RCIA process (Rite of Christian Initiation of
Adults), call the Parish Office.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL ASSISTANCE
Mon. & Fri. 9:30 am—Noon, Wed. 12:30-2:30 pm
Information: 630-300-4353
Pregnant? Confused? Need Help? Please call
Woman’s Choice Services at 630-261-9221.
Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life:
www.vocations.com or call 815-834-4004.
Support Serra Vocations at the monthly Vocation Mass
and dinner at St. Petronille Parish in Glen Ellyn.
Please call 630-932-8098 for information.
Reporting Sexual Abuse: Anyone who has reasonable
cause to suspect the sexual abuse of a minor by a member
of the clergy or other Church personnel is urged to report
the matter immediately. To inform the Diocese of Joliet,
call Mrs. Judith Speckman (Victim Assistance
Coordinator) at 815-263-6467 or write the Diocese of
Joliet, 425 Summit Street, Joliet 60435. Contact DCFS at
1-800-252-2873 or call the local County States Attorney.
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LITURGICAL NEWS
St. Pius X Prayer Chapel
Liturgical Calendar
The Prayer Chapel is open Sunday through
Friday evenings, 7 pm to 11 pm. Please come
and adore Him. Use Door #8 on east side of
church building. Would you like to sign up for
an hour per week in the Prayer Chapel? Please
contact our leaders to pledge your hour.
Monday
November 16-Saint Margaret of Scotland;
Saint Gertrude
1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63; Ps 119:53, 61, 134, 150,
155, 158; Lk 18:35-43
8:30 am
Sophie Czaplicki by Audrey Baran
Tuesday
November 17-Saint Elizabeth of Hungary
2 Mc 6:18-31; Ps 3:2-7; Lk 19:1-10
8:30 am
Orlando Vivacqua by family
Wednesday November 18-The Dedication of the Basilicas
of Saints Peter and Paul;
Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne
2 Mc 7:1, 20-31; Ps 17:1bcd, 5-6, 8b, 15; Lk 19:11-28 or
(for the memorial of the Dedication) Acts 28:11-16, 30-31;
Ps 98:1-6; Mt 14:22-33
8:30 am
Harold Class by Christine Kissel
Thursday November 19-Weekday
1 Mc 2:15-29; Ps 50:1b-2, 5-6, 14-15; Lk 19:41-44
8:30 am
St. Pius X Parish Family
Friday
November 20-Weekday
1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59; 1 Chr 29:10bcd, 11-12; Lk 19:45-48
8:30 am
John Temborius (anniv.) by family
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Estelle Soger
Linda Chan
Michelle LoCoco
John Chan
Ceil D’Acquisto
Carol Gawenda
630-627-8310
630-202-2489
630-567-0373
630-202-2943
630-627-9472
630-833-3211
Rosary/Prayer/Benediction-Wednesday 8 pm Prayer Chapel
“I will not allow myself to be so absorbed in the whirlwind of
work as to forget about God. I will spend all of my free
moments at the feet of the Master hidden in the Blessed
Sacrament. He has been tutoring me from my most tender
years.” (St. Maria Faustina Kowalska)
Saturday
November 21-The Presentation of the Blessed
Virgin Mary
1 Mc 6:1-13; Ps 9:2-4, 6, 16, 19; Lk 20:27-40
3:30-4:30 pm Reconciliation
Vigil—Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
5:00 pm
Helen Dime by Parish Staff
Dolores Walsh by Cheryl Sutton
7:00 pm
Misa en español
Sunday
November 22
Dn 7:13-14; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Rv 1:5-8; Jn 18:33b-37
7:30 am
Mary Gerlesits by friends
Fran & Erv Dybisz by Pat & John Tirio
9:30 am
Scott Dixon by Diane Brogno
Joseph Viso by Giovenco Family
11:30 am
Catherine Glennon by Joe Guthrie Family
Reflecting on God’s Word
The Gospel predicts end times; our challenge though is to live
faithfully now. When we live in conformity to the Word,
hearing Jesus’ words and living them out, the future holds no
fear for us.
Have you considered answering the call to help serve the poor
by joining the Society of St. Vincent de Paul?
Ministry Schedules are available by signing onto
the software from your computer/tablet.
Click onto the “Ministry Scheduler Pro” button on the
home page of our website: stpiuslombard.org.
the following parishioners
and friends who are ill:
Frank Cvach
Karen Krystyan
Lynn Carrigan
Mark Furjanic
Mary Jane Weiland
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Jean Corso
Baby Logan Groenendyk
Elizabeth McNicholas
Paul Pignatelli
Peggy Schuda
Loretta Hamill
New Evangelization Ministry
Lighthouse CD Spotlight
During Advent we sing, “A voice cries out in the wilderness:
Prepare a way for the Lord. A voice cries out in the
wilderness: Make straight a highway for God.” To prepare
your heart for the coming of Christ this Christmas, try pausing
daily during Advent to meditate on the wonder of God
becoming man by reading an Advent daily reflection book,
listening to a CD about the mystery of Christmas, or watching a
DVD depicting the Nativity of our Lord.
The Right Perspective
The New Evangelization Ministry’s library will be featuring
these types of resources and more after Masses the weekend of
November 21/22. We also have a variety of items for kids and
families to use during Advent. Stop by the library table to pick
up an Advent calendar and coloring pages for kids.
All resources can be checked out for free, and will be due back
the weekend of January 9/10. Materials previously checked out
can be returned or renewed at the library table next weekend, or
dropped off any time in the New Evangelization Ministry’s
resource return box located in the back of church.
Light Our Way
Tune in at 930am or 950am
Now in its 13th year, Relevant Radio® is “Talk Radio for
Catholic Life”, broadcasting 24/7 on 33 stations in 13
states and across the world over the internet. Relevant
Father Mitch is a priest of the Society of Jesus, a highly
respected scripture scholar and author, a regular host of EWTN
Television and Radio, and the founder and president of
Ignatius Productions—a catholic teaching and media
apostolate. Listen as Fr. Pacwa describes the "big picture" of
the Catholic Faith while explaining the perspective that
Catholics ought to have in their relation to and with God.
CD’s are available in the Gathering Space for $3.00 each.
Radio owns and operates 13 stations and produces 60
hours of original programming each week.
Relevant Radio creates a community of hope. Through
this personal and intimate forum of communications, hope
Getting Through the Tough Times
is rekindled, marriages are
saved, souls draw closer to
Christ and His Church, and
the Truth sets many free.
Be a part of this amazing
journey! Tune in and listen
now!
You can also listen on the
web or get the FREE APP!
"It's going to get worse before it gets better" is a phrase that
prepares us to buckle up for a rough ride. We know that
enduring a difficult time will require some strenuous physical
or emotional energy on our part before we experience the calm
of normality. Our past experience tells us that we can endure
the difficult pressure better when we know how long it will last
and if we know that something better awaits us. Getting
through the tough times while holding to the promise that
awaits us is the message of this weekend's readings. They point
toward the promises of God's kingdom that will come after the
maelstroms and chaos of this world.
Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.
November 15, 2015
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PARISH NEWS
Our Stewardship of Sharing
Weekly Offering Report
www.stpiuslombard.org
Weekly Offering Contributions-November 2015
First Week Offering
10,633
Electronic Giving (11/1-11/3)
5,271
Second Week Offering
10,446
Electronic Giving (11/4-11/10)
7,161
Budget Income for November*
73,000
Amount needed for November Offering Budget $39,489
*Budgeted offering income needed to meet monthly budgeted expenses
Year to Date Sunday Offering Budget
July 1, 2015 through October 31, 2015
Revenue
$239,121
Budget
245,550
Over (under) Budget for year
(6,429)
Church Projects Collection
July 1, 2015 through November 10, 2015
Air Conditioning
$33,686
Lot Lights
399
Golden Touch Donations 7/1/15-11/10/15 $10,797
Thank you for your continued support of our ministries to the people of God.
Early Bulletin Deadline
Articles for November 29 Bulletin are
due by Tuesday, November 17
St. Pius X Youth Ministry
Taize Service and Ice Cream
On Sunday, November 15, at 6:30 pm, students are welcome to
join the St. Pius X youth group in attending a Taize service
hosted at St. Joseph's in Downers Grove. After the service, we'll
go out for ice cream. As always, parents are welcome to join us.
Please email [email protected] if you are interested.
Brunswick Zone XL
On Monday, November 23, from 6:30-10 pm, the youth group is
taking a bus to Brunswick Zone XL in Naperville, about 30
minutes from St. Pius X. We'll meet at Pius at 6:30 pm and be
back by 10 pm (this is a change from the YM Calendar which
says 9:30 pm). The cost is $20 per student by November 16 and
$30 after that and includes bowling, shoe rental, pizza, soda, laser
tag, and a $5 arcade card. Feel free to drop off payment in an
envelope with your name in the Parish Office at any time. The
next day we'll be volunteering at the Humanitarian Service
Project; hope you can join us at both!
Humanitarian Service Project
On Tuesday, November 24, from 1-4 pm, we'll be volunteering at
the Humanitarian Service Project in West Chicago, about 20
minutes from St. Pius X and helping them set-up to receive
Christmas donations. Please email [email protected]
to sign up.
Winter Retreat at Dickson Valley
The youth group is having an overnight Winter Retreat at
Dickson Valley! We'll go snow tubing and rock climbing, play
some broomball, and grow closer to God and one another. The
cost is $80 per student by December 7 and $90 after that. We'll
meet at St. Pius X on December 28 at 3:30 pm and be back the
next day, December 29, by 6 pm. Please email Mark, at
[email protected], to sign up or get more details.
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♫ ♫ Musical Notes ♫ ♫
This Week’s Calendar of Events
Children's Choir
We now have two children's choirs at St. Pius, rather than the
one we had last year. Angel Voices is our 3rd-5th grade choir
and the Saint Cecilia Singers are 6th, 7th and 8th graders. We
still rehearse Thursdays at 3:15 pm; however, they alternate
rehearsals and Masses. Please contact
[email protected] for a schedule and information if
you would like your child to participate. The children's choirs
will now be singing at the first 9:30 am Mass of each month,
instead of the 5:00 Mass.
Tuesday-November 17
Administration Meeting
1:30 pm
Parish Office
Wednesday-November 18
Grade School Mass
8:30 am
Church
CCW Fair Trade Sale
7:30 pm
Martha Room
Rosary/Prayer/Benediction
8:00 pm
Prayer Chapel
Thursday-November 19
Finance Meeting
5:30 pm
Parish Office
Prayer Shawl Ministry
7:00 pm
Mary Room
Friday-November 20
Knights Card/Game Night
8:00 pm
Social Center
Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22
Giving Tree Tags available and New Evan. Library
Coming up:
 Wednesday, November 18—AV
School Mass, 8:30 am
 Wednesday, December 2—SCS
School Mass, 8:30 am
 Thursday, December 3—SCS Practice at 3:15 pm
St. Pius X Council of Catholic Women
ALL PARISHIONERS ARE INVITED!
CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES
FAIR TRADE SALE!
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18
Martha Room —7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Adult Choir rehearses at 8:45 am before the 9:30 Sunday
Mass . Please feel free to join us! Adult choir sings at 9:30 am
Masses except for the 1st Sunday.
Kirsten L. Currie
St. Pius X Parish Music Director
[email protected]
630-386-5525 (call or text)
A variety of products made by people from around the world
will be offered for purchase. Samples of food will be
available.
This is a wonderful opportunity to do some holiday shopping!
Hope to see you on Wednesday! Please bring a friend.
??? CAROL 630-495-2647
Thank You
St. Pius X Council of Catholic Women thanks everyone who
came and helped at our recent Christmas Kaleidoscope Craft
and Vendor Show: from the ladies in the kitchen, at the bake
sale table, the raffle table, bakers, and those other ladies who
helped in many other ways! Thank you to Frank Stawiarski,
Paul Warda, and David Weiland — Your assistance was
appreciated very much. Finally, special thanks to the Boy
Scouts who did a wonderful job helping with the take down!
With everybody’s help, the event ran smoothly.
God bless you all!
Help support
St. Pius X School
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
at the Panera Bread bakery-cafe at
1600 16th Street, Oak Brook
Thank you Fr. George and St. Pius X parish community for
your prayers. I am sincerely grateful and count you among my
blessings. I would like to let you know that I am on the road to
restored health. Knowing that you were keeping me in your
thoughts and prayers these past months has been a great
consolation, especially during difficult moments. My spirits
would rise, knowing that I was being held up in prayer by
wonderful and generous souls such as you. May Our Lord
abundantly bless you and your families.
Very truly yours,
Angela Gasparro
(Michelle LoCoco’s Mom)
Bring this flyer when you dine with us on Tuesday,
November 17, 2015, and we’ll donate a portion of the
proceeds from your purchase to St. Pius X School . It’s a
handcrafted, delicious meal, all for a great cause!
Learn more about Fundraising Nights at Panera Bread at:
www.PaneraBread.com/fundraiser
Panera Bread® Gift Card, Panera Catering and online purchases
are excluded from this event.
November 15, 2015
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Giving Tree
Next weekend the Giving Tree tags from several outreach agencies will be available in Shepherds’ Hall. The holiday season can be
a very stressful time, but the clients serviced by these agencies find this season difficult to handle both financially and emotionally.
By offering a little extra help, we all share in the hope and unconditional love, which this beautiful Advent season should offer us.
Please take a tag on the weekend of November 21/22 and purchase a gift for that person or child. Items listed are ONLY
SUGGESTIONS. These families are most appreciative of any gift they receive.
Consider using MANNA MONEY when purchasing your gifts.
Quick MANNA sales will be available after Mass at these additional times:
Saturday, November 21 & Saturday, November 28 after 5 pm Masses.
All gifts are to be returned GIFT WRAPPED unless otherwise indicated. The tag identification must be
attached (with tape) to the gift for proper distribution. Please return the gifts to the tree area ON THESE
WEEKENDS ONLY: November 28/29 and December 5/6.
Your generosity will benefit the following:
Catholic Charities
York Township
Our Lady of Angels Home (retired Sisters of St. Francis)
DuPage County Convalescent Center
Serenity House (facility for those recovering from substance abuse)
Home bound Parishioners
Outreach House (helping low income families with young children)
Parish Families – some St. Pius families in need of assistance
If you are interested in taking tags for an entire family or volunteering, please contact Carol Weiland at 630-495-2647. Thank you!!
St Pius X Catholic Community Car Raffle
*$50 each--limited to 2000 tickets*
Grand Prize
2016 Chevy Equinox or $25,000
2nd Prize $1,000 3rd Prize $1,000 4th Prize $1,000
5th Prize $500
6th Prize $500
Winner drawn December 17, 2015 at St Pius X Parish School Christmas Program
If 1,250 tickets are not sold, the 12/17/15 drawing will revert to a 50/50 drawing
with a minimum top prize of $5,000
**Winner need not be present**
Thank You Wickstrom Chevrolet of Roselle for your assistance with this raffle.
Proceeds benefit St. Pius X Church and School
Tickets can be purchased online. Link on website: stpiuslombard.org
If you have any questions, please contact the Parish Office at 630-627-4526 or by email:
[email protected]
Website: stpiuslombard.org OR stpiuslombard.org/school/
NAME:
ADDRESS:
PHONE:
QUANTITY:
___________________ CITY:
STATE:
EMAIL: _________________________________________
x $50 = TOTAL:
PAYMENT METHOD: CASH / CHECK / CREDIT CARD
CHECK/CREDIT CARD NUMBER
__________________________EXPIRATION DATE:
* MAKE ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
Completed forms with payment can be returned to the Parish or School Office, in the collection basket, or
sent by U.S. Mail to St. Pius X Church, 1025 E. Madison Street, Lombard, IL 60148.
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MINISTERIO HISPANO
Misa en Español
Sacerdote
Coordinadora de Ministerio Hispano
Coordinador Educación Religiosa
Sábado 7:00 pm
Firmo Mantovani, CS
Laura Mora
Abraham Rodríguez
Bautizos
1er. Y 3er. Sábado del mes
Matrimonios, Visita a los enfermos, Quinceañeras
e Intenciones de misa
Favor de hablar a la Rectoría para mas información
Horario de Oficina
Miércoles
Jueves
Teléfono
Email
Fecha
11/21/15
9:00 am—1:00 pm
12:30 pm—4:00 pm
630-627-4526 X203
[email protected]
Ministros de
Eucaristía
Veronica O
Elizabeth M.
Lucy S.
J. Rosario S.
Acólitos
Jennifer T.
Mayra T.
Victoria G.
Ray G.
LA PREPARACIÓN CONTINUA, ANTE LA
INCÓGNITA DEL FINAL
1.- El día y la hora nadie lo sabe, ni los ángeles del cielo ni el
Hijo, solo el Padre. Se acerca el final del año litúrgico y las
lecturas de este domingo nos hablan, en lenguaje apocalíptico,
del final de los tiempos y de la venida del hijo del hombre. Para
nosotros, cristianos del siglo XXI, este final de los tiempos
debemos referirlo al final de nuestra vida aquí en la tierra. Del
final de los tiempos no sabemos con certeza ni el dónde, ni el
cuándo; solamente que ocurrirá algún día. Por eso, es para el final
de nuestra vida para el que yo digo que debemos vivir en
preparación continua, porque no sabemos ni el día, ni la hora
Somos profesionales de la vida, no de la muerte, nuestro primer
destino y nuestro primero y continuado trabajo es vivir. El buen
profesional, mientras está en el ejercicio de su profesión, debe
vivir en preparación continua, porque hoy todas las ciencias
avanzan que es una barbaridad. El que no progresa y no sabe
cada día un poco más, automáticamente se retrasa. La vida es
como una carrera, el que se detiene en el camino queda atrás.
Prepararse cada día para vivir, para seguir viviendo, es vivir cada
minuto como si fuera el último, con gozo, responsabilidad y
seriedad. No hablo de prepararse para la muerte, sino para la vida
hasta el momento final, para seguir viviendo, porque lo nuestro es
la vida; la muerte está más allá de nuestro camino, está fuera del
convento de la vida donde vivimos, al otro lado de la tapia. Como
dijo el filósofo griego: cuando yo estoy, la muerte no está y
cuando la muerte está, yo ya no estoy. Lo que habitualmente
llamamos prepararse para la muerte sólo quiere decir prepararse
para la vida, hasta el último momento. Más allá de este momento
nosotros ya no estamos; sólo somos responsables de la vida
mientras vivimos, después pasamos ya directamente a las manos
de Dios.
2.- Aprended de la parábola de la higuera…; pues cuando
veáis vosotros suceder esto, sabed que Él está cerca, a la
puerta. El Señor siempre está cerca de cada uno de nosotros,
animándonos con su gracia, su presencia y su amor para que
sigamos viviendo. Todos los signos de los tiempos, la guerra y la
paz, la justicia y la injusticia, la muerte de un niño y la muerte de
un anciano, todas las criaturas nos hablan de un Dios que, como
diría san Juan de la Cruz, por ellas ha pasado. El universo entero
es huella de Dios: debemos ver y sentir a Dios en todas sus
criaturas y, de manera especial, en cada uno de nosotros.
Comparada con los tiempos de Dios, nuestra vida es solo un
instante, como un soplo; todas las criaturas nos dicen que Dios
está siempre ahí mismo. Estos son para nosotros los signos de los
tiempos, a través de sus criaturas debemos los cristianos saber
descubrir a Dios. Como cada higuera espera su primavera para
que sus ramas se pongan tiernas y broten sus yemas, así cada uno
de nosotros debe vivir siempre esperando que llegue para cada
uno de nosotros la primavera de Dios, cuando Dios se hará
presente definitivamente, en nuestras vidas.
3.- Entonces se salvará tu pueblo. El profeta Daniel habla a un
pueblo que está a punto de ser extinguido por un poder militar
adverso. Y el profeta les dice que no teman, que Dios les salvará,
que lo que ellos tienen que hacer es mantenerse fieles a su Dios.
Es un mensaje que también debe valernos a nosotros cuando
estamos ante un peligro físico, social o psicológico: debemos
mantener fuerte nuestra confianza en el Señor. En medio de todas
las dificultades, Dios no nos va a abandonar.
4.- Donde hay perdón, no hay ofrenda por los pecados. Es el
mismo tema central de toda la carta a los Hebreos: Cristo, con el
sacrificio de su vida, nos ha perdonado ya todos nuestros
pecados. Lo único que debemos hacer nosotros ahora es renovar
este sacrificio único de Cristo; nuestras ofrendas sólo alcanzan
valor definitivo si van unidas a la ofrenda única de Cristo. Cristo
ya nos perdonó, con una sola ofrenda ha perfeccionado para
siempre a los que van siendo consagrados. Dios ya no quiere de
nosotros sacrificios, ni ofrendas, sino un corazón arrepentido y
entregado. Por gracia, por la gracia de Cristo, estamos salvados,
como nos dirá repetidamente san Pablo.
Por Gabriel González del Estal
November 15, 2015
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DEANERY AND DIOCESAN NEWS
From the Vocation Office
COLLEGE SEMINARY VISIT
When – November 19-21 (leave at 9 am Thursday, return about
5 pm on Saturday)
Where – St. John Vianney College Seminary in St. Paul, MN
Who – all men ages 16-24 (sophomores in high school through
college). Fr. David Mowry and another chaperone will be
leading this trip.
What – visit the college seminary where 10 men from the
Diocese of Joliet are studying
Why – meet seminarians, experience seminary life of prayer,
study, fraternity and ministry. Experiencing the joy of the
seminary first hand helps us discern our vocation.
How – no cost. To register contact the Vocation Office at
815-221-6171 or [email protected]. For more
information go to http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/vocations/
content.php?pageid=15&secid=5&subsecid=7. Each participant
needs to fill out a permission form and waiver.
WHO WILL FILL THESE SHOES?
When – Black Friday, November 27—9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Where – Cathedral of St. Raymond, 604 N. Raynor Ave., Joliet
Who – any young man and his parents are welcome
What – Mass, discussion with seminarians and their parents,
prayer, lunch
Why – to learn more about the priesthood from priests,
seminarians and their parents
How – please register at http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/
vocations/sectioncontent.php?secid=19. For more information
call the Vocation Office at 815-221-6171. Parents are welcome
and some talks will be given in Spanish (if needed).
DIACONATE ORDINATION FOR
SEMINARIAN JUAN JOSE HERNANDEZ
When – Saturday, November 28, 11:00 am
Where – St. Mary Parish, 19515 115th Ave, Mokena
Who – all are welcome!
What – diaconate ordination of seminarian
Why – to celebrate God’s goodness and love for His people at the
ordination of one of our seminarians
How – no tickets are required. Please come to support Juan Jose,
whose family lives in Mexico. He is committing to serve the
Diocese of Joliet for the rest of his life as a future priest.
Catholic Campaign for Human Development Collection
Next week’s collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) needs your help. CCHD was founded to end
the cycle of poverty in the United States by funding organizations that help individuals help themselves. With the tradition of
improving education, housing situations, and community economic development, CCHD continues to make a positive impact in
communities nationwide. Your contribution will defend human dignity and reach out to those living on the margins. Please give to
the CCHD collection.
Diocesan Job Opportunity
Montini Catholic High School
Coordinator of Youth Ministry Assistant
Immaculate Conception Parish
Elmhurst, IL
Part-Time (up to 20 hours/week)
The Youth Ministry Assistant is responsible for aiding in the
facilitation of a multi-parish based pastoral ministry to, with, by
and for high school youth utilizing a comprehensive approach
to youth ministry. The four parishes that make up this group
are:
Immaculate Conception, Visitation, St. Charles Borromeo, and
Mary Queen of Heaven.
Open House, November 18 and
“Meet Montini” November 19
For grade school students and their families. This is a great
opportunity to meet teachers and staff. It also provides a
chance to explore extracurricular activities. Doors open at
6:30 pm with a presentation beginning at 7:00 pm.
If you can’t make the Open House, “Meet Montini” will be
held on Thursday, November 19 and is an informal information
session. Parents can meet with the Admissions and
Administration teams. “Meet Montini” begins in De La Salle
Hall at 8:30 am and includes a tour of the school while classes
are in session. The meeting will last approximately 2 hours.
For more information or to RSVP for the “Meet Montini”
please contact Kim Richmond, Admissions Coordinator at
[email protected] or call 630-627-6930 x 182.
For more information on this position, please go to
www.dioceseofjoliet.org/hr/listjobs.php
www.stpiuslombard.org
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Wintersong Tickets available from
St. Pius X Parish Office
Donna Cooper
630-627-4526 X223
Serra Club Mass and Dinner with Edward P Flavin
November 23 at St Petronille, Glen Ellyn
The SERRA CLUB OF DUPAGE invites you to join them
and Edward Flavin, Director of Communications for the
Diocese of Joliet, at their next meeting on Monday,
November 23 at St Petronille Parish, 420 Glenwood in
Glen Ellyn. The evening will begin at 6 pm with Rosary
and Mass in the Church. Fellowship and Dinner will
follow in the Parish Center.
In his position as Director of Communication for the
Diocese, Edward Flavin, Guest Speaker at the dinner,
assists with internal and external communications
including social media, website development, overseeing
Christ Is Our Hope monthly magazine and acting as a
Diocesan spokesperson. For the last 15 years, he has also
been a sideline producer for Notre Dame National Radio,
doing all the home and away football games.
To make a reservation for the dinner, please contact
Joann Carr: [email protected] or 630-665-0994.
The St. Pius X bulletins are paid for by these advertisers; please thank them by supporting their businesses.
November 15, 2015
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