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December 6, 2015
Second Sunday in Advent
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Masses:
Monday-Thursday: 7:00 a.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m.
Saturday (Vigil): 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 8:15 a.m., 9:45 a.m.,
11:30 a.m. (Spanish), & 6:30 p.m.
Reconciliation (Confession):
Saturday: 4:00 p.m.
Weekdays: by Appointment
Second Sunday in Advent
December 6, 2015
Wayne’s World
The Lord Has Done Great Things For Us
Dear Friends,
I’m reading a book called The Holy Year of Mercy: A Faith Sharing
Guide. It provides great spiritual food for thought. Probably the best part
of the book is the appendix. The Papal Bull of Indiction for the Year
of Mercy, written on the 11th of April this year by the pope himself
challenges, comforts, encourages and inspires. You can find the Bull
on the Vatican website, in whatever language you choose to read. The
English version is https://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_
letters/documents/papa-francesco_bolla_20150411_misericordiaevultus.html. I encourage you to read it - and apply it to your life. Allow
me to highlight one or two sections.
One of the greatest things God has done for
us, one of the reasons fo which I am joyful, is the
love and grace God gives us is his mercy. This year,
from this Tuesday until the feast of Christ the King
in November 2016, we celebrate a Jubilee Year of
Mercy. God’s Mercy can indeed bring us joy and
can indeed change – only when we recognize our
need for mercy and when we desire change. Looking around us, from
Paris to California, we see violence and unrest. I read somewhere that
there have been more than 90,000 people killed by gun violence since
the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting three years ago this week.
We do need God’s mercy.
The Pope writes, “Mercy is the very foundation of the Church’s
life. All of her pastoral activity should be caught up in the tenderness she
makes present to believers; nothing in her preaching and in her witness
to the world can be lacking in mercy. The Church’s very credibility is
seen in how she shows merciful and compassionate love.The Church “has
an endless desire to show mercy”. Perhaps we have long since forgotten
how to show and live the way of mercy.” He gives concrete ways to live
mercy. “It is my burning desire that, during this Jubilee, the Christian
people may reflect on the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. It will
be a way to reawaken our conscience, too often grown dull in the face of
poverty. And let us enter more deeply into the heart of the Gospel where
the poor have a special experience of God’s mercy. Jesus introduces us to
these works of mercy in his preaching so that we can know whether or
not we are living as his disciples. Let us rediscover these corporal works
of mercy: to feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, clothe the naked,
welcome the stranger, heal the sick, visit the imprisoned, and bury the
dead. And let us not forget the spiritual works of mercy: to counsel the
doubtful, instruct the ignorant, admonish sinners, comfort the afflicted,
forgive offences, bear patiently those who do us ill, and pray for the
living and the dead.” Lets enter confidently the Year of Mercy. See you
Tuesday!
What does it take for us to understand our own need for God’s
mercy – as individuals and as a community? Recently I was visiting a
friend who reluctantly allowed himself to be anointed. He has been ill for
quite some time and has been resistant to the Sacrament of the Anointing
of the Sick. Some people still equate the Sacrament of Anointing of
the Sick with “Last Rites,” or “Extrimunction.” This gentleman thought
that receiving the Sacrament was an admission that he was dying. I
spent some time with him during our visit, explaining the Sacrament
and its benefits. One of the benefits of the anointing of the sick is the
forgiveness of sins. I used the expression that in the Sacrament of the
Anointing of the Sick, God forgives our sins and “we have a clean slate.”
My friend responded, “My slate has been clean for years.”
Mine hasn’t. I fall and need God’s mercy. When we realize and
honestly admit that we are sinners, that sometimes darkness overcomes
us, that God has power over sin and darkness, and we actually turn to
God for mercy, God will forgive us. God can make our slates clean.
We celebrate that during the Year of Mercy. And we are starting that
celebration here at Saint John Berchmans the day after the Holy Year
begins.
Peace,
On Wednesday, December 9, Saint John Berchmans will celebrate
as a community the Mercy of God in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
We will gather as a community to admit our need for God’s Mercy,
experience that Mercy and commit to become that Mercy in the world.
I hope that as we begin this Jubilee year we all “become merciful like the
Father” as our Pope has asked us to become.
Our Mission:
Rooted in Christ, touched by His love and mercy, the Saint John Berchmans community finds unity in its diversity, proclaims by Word, Sacrament, and
service, that the Kingdom of God is at hand, and declares that all are welcome in this place.
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December 6 2015
Second Sunday in Advent
Join Us As We Celebrate Mary
SOLEMNITY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
Parish Announcements
Tuesday, December 8th, is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Please join us as we celebrate with Masses at
7:00am, 8:30am and bilingually at 7:00pm. This major feast honors the
Blessed Virgin, who was conceived without sin in preparation to bear God
himself. The Immaculate Conception is a Holy Day of Obligation.
SJB GIVING TREE
Please return the unwrapped, labeled gift(s) for the SJB giving tree to
Church next weekend, as the gifts will be presented during the offertory
of the Mass. Thank you for sharing Christ’s love this Christmas season
and for helping to make the holidays brighter for our students and their
families!
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE MASS AT SJB
Saturday, December 12th, is the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Mañanitas
will be prayed at 5:00am, followed by coffee and pastries in the church hall.
Mass will celebrated at 7:00pm, with a celebration to follow. Additionally,
the novena in preparation for this Feast will begin on Thursday, December
3rd at and continue each evening. Please visit our website at www.
stjohnberchmans.org or call the parish office for exact times.
RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS
Whether we realize it or not, we are all beneficiaries of the
tremendous contributions made by women and men religious to
the Church and to the world. This annual collection, taken on the
weekend of December 12th and 13th, is an opportunity to honor and
thank retired Catholic sisters, brothers and religious-order priests for
their generous service to our Church and our world. Thank you for
your support of this appeal.
Sunday, December 14th
4:30-6:30pm
Advent Parish Potluck
DECORATING FOR CHRISTMAS
All are welcome to help decorate the Church on Saturday, December
19th. We will begin putting up Christmas decorations at 10:30am.
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR’S MASSES
We will begin our celebration of the Nativity of Our Lord at 4:00pm
on Christmas Eve with a Children’s Mass. At 11:30pm we will begin
with Choral Carols, which will lead into our bilingual Midnight Mass.
Masses on Christmas morning, will be celebrated at 8:15am and
9:45am in English and at 11:30am in Spanish.
The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God will be celebrated beginning
with the 5:00pm on Thursday, December 31st. Masses on Friday,
January 1st will be in English at 9:45am and at 11:30am in Spanish
Advent Reconciliation Service
SAVE THE DATE! On Saturday, January 9th, after the 5pm Mass,
you can head down to the Church Hall with the whole family
for salad, pasta, and meatballs! Tickets may be purchased in the
rectory during office hours, or after any of the weekend Masses.
Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for children, and beer, wine, and
pop may be purchased throughout the evening. Don’t miss this
chance to get to know the members of our parish at one of our
most popular events of the year!
Prepare for the coming of our Lord!
Join us Wednesday, December 9th at 7:00pm for our
bilingual Advent Reconciliation Service. Advent is
a joyful season, but it is also a penitential season, the
perfect time to examine our consciences and receive
the Sacrament of Penance in preparation to celebrate
the birth of Jesus.
Interested in helping out on January 9th? Great! Contact Rochelle
Brophy for more details on how to get involved.
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Second Sunday in Advent
December 6, 2015
Wayne’s World
El Señor Ha Hecho Grandes Cosas Por Nosotros
Queridos Amigos,
Estoy leyendo un libro llamado The Holy Year of Mercy: A Faith Sharing
Guide. Proporciona gran reflexión espiritual. Probablemente la mejor parte
del libro es el apéndice. El Documento Papal de Convocación del Año de
Misericordia, escrito el 11 de abril de este año por el mismo Papa desafía,
conforta, alienta e inspira. Ustedes pueden encontrar el Documento en el sitio
web del Vaticano, en el idioma que ustedes elijan para leer. La versión en Inglés
es https://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_letters/documents/
papa-francesco_bolla_20150411_misericordiae-vultus.html. Les animo a leerlo
- y aplicarlo a su vida. Permítanme destacar una o dos secciones.
Una de las cosas más grandes que Dios ha hecho
por nosotros, una de las razones por la cual estoy alegre,
es el amor y la gracia que Dios nos da en su misericordia.
Este año, a partir de este martes hasta la fiesta de Cristo
Rey en noviembre de 2016, celebramos un Año Jubilar
Misericordia. La misericordia de Dios verdaderamente
nos puede traer alegría y de hecho nos puede cambiar –
solamente cuando reconocemos nuestra necesidad de la misericordia y cuando
deseamos cambiar. Observando a nuestro alrededor, desde París hasta California,
vemos la violencia y los disturbios. Leí en alguna parte que ha habido más de
90.000 personas asesinadas por la violencia armada desde el rodaje de la Escuela
Primaria Sandy Hook hace tres años esta semana. Necesitamos la misericordia
de Dios.
El Papa escribe: “La misericordia es la viga maestra que sostiene la vida
de la Iglesia. Todo en su acción pastoral debería estar revestido por la ternura
con la que se dirige a los creyentes; nada en su anuncio y en su testimonio
hacia el mundo puede carecer de misericordia. La credibilidad de la Iglesia pasa
a través del camino del amor misericordioso y compasivo. La Iglesia vive un
deseo inagotable de brindar misericordia”.Tal vez por mucho tiempo nos hemos
olvidado de indicar y de andar por la vía de la misericordia. Por una parte, la
tentación de pretender siempre y solamente justicia ha hecho olvidar que ella
es el primer paso, necesario e indispensable; la Iglesia no obstante necesita ir
más lejos para alcanzar una meta más alta y más significativa.” El ofrece maneras
concretas para obrar con misericordia. “Es mi vivo deseo que el pueblo cristiano
reflexione durante el Jubileo sobre las obras de misericordia corporales y
espirituales. Será un modo para despertar nuestra conciencia, muchas veces
aletargada ante el drama de la pobreza, y para entrar todavía más en el corazón
del Evangelio, donde los pobres son los privilegiados de la misericordia divina.
La predicación de Jesús nos presenta estas obras de misericordia para que
podamos darnos cuenta si vivimos o no como discípulos suyos. Redescubramos
las obras de misericordia corporales: dar de comer al hambriento, dar de beber
al sediento, vestir al desnudo, acoger al forastero, asistir los enfermos, visitar
a los presos, enterrar a los muertos. Y no olvidemos las obras de misericordia
espirituales: dar consejo al que lo necesita, enseñar al que no sabe, corregir al
que yerra, consolar al triste, perdonar las ofensas, soportar con paciencia las
personas molestas, rogar a Dios por los vivos y por los difuntos.” Entremos
confiados al Año de Misericordia. ¡Los veo el martes!
¿Qué se necesita para que podamos entender nuestra propia necesidad de
la misericordia de Dios - como individuos y como comunidad? Recientemente
estuve visitando a un amigo que a regañadientes permitió ser ungido. Ha estado
enfermo desde hace bastante tiempo y se resistía al Sacramento de la Unción de
los Enfermos. Algunas personas todavía relacionan el Sacramento de la Unción
de los enfermos con “Los Últimos Oleos”, Este señor creía que al recibir el
Sacramento era una admisión de que se estaba muriendo. Pasé algún tiempo con
él durante nuestra visita, explicándole el Sacramento y sus beneficios. Uno de los
beneficios de la unción de los enfermos es el perdón de los pecados. He utilizado
la expresión que en el Sacramento de la Unción de los Enfermos, Dios perdona
nuestros pecados y “tenemos un borrón y cuenta nueva.” Mi amigo respondió:”
Mi pizarra ha estado limpia desde hace años.”
La mía no. Caigo y necesito la misericordia de Dios. Cuando nos damos
cuenta y honestamente admitimos que somos pecadores, cuando a veces la
oscuridad nos supera, Dios tiene poder sobre el pecado y la oscuridad, y si
realmente buscamos a Dios por su misericordia, Dios nos perdonará. Dios puede
hacer que nuestras pizarras estén limpias. Celebramos eso durante el Año de
Misericordia.Y estamos empezando esa celebración aquí en San Juan Berchmans
el día después de que comience el Año Santo.
Paz,
El miércoles, 9 de diciembre de San Juan Berchmans celebrará como
comunidad la Misericordia de Dios en el sacramento de la Reconciliación.
Nos reuniremos como una comunidad para admitir nuestra necesidad de la
misericordia de Dios, a experimentar esa Misericordia y comprometernos a
convertirnos en esa Misericordia en el mundo. Espero que al comenzar este año
jubilar que todos “seamos misericordiosos como el Padre” como nuestro Papa
nos ha pedido que lo seamos.
Nuestra Misión:
“Arraigada en Cristo y tocada por Su amor y misericordia, la comunidad de San Juan Berchmans encuentra unidad en su diversidad, proclama por medio
de la palabra, Sacramento y servicio, que el Reino de Dios esta cerca y declara que todos son bienvenidos en este lugar.”
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December 6 2015
Second Sunday in Advent
Únase a Nosotros para Celebrar a María
SOLEMNIDAD DE LA INMACULADA CONCEPCIÓN
El martes, 8 de diciembre, es la solemnidad de la Inmaculada Concepción
de la Santísima Virgen María. Por favor, únase a nosotros para celebrar con
Misas a las 7:00am, 8:30am y bilingüe a las 7:00pm. Esta importante fiesta
honra a la Santísima Virgen, que fue concebida sin pecado, en preparación
para dar nacimiento al mismo Dios. La Inmaculada Concepción es un día
de precepto.
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ÁRBOL DE DAR DE SJB
Por favor devuelva el regalo del Árbol de Dar de SJB a la Iglesia, sin
envolver, con la etiqueta(s) el próximo fin de semana, ya que todos los
regalos serán presentados durante el ofertorio de la Misa. ¡Gracias por
compartir el amor de Cristo en esta temporada de Navidad y por ayudar a
hacer que los días de fiestas sean más brillantes para nuestros estudiantes
y sus familias!
MISA PARA NUESTRA SEÑORA DE GUADALUPE
El sábado, 12 de diciembre, es la fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe.
Celebraremos con las Mañanitas a las 5:00am, a continuación tendremos
café y pan en el salón parroquial. La Misa será celebrada a las 7:00pm, con
una celebración a seguir. Además, la novena para esta fiesta comenzará el
jueves, 3 de diciembre y continúa cada noche. Por favor, visite nuestro sitio
web en www.stjohnberchmans.org o llame a la oficina de la parroquia para
los horarios exactos.
FONDO DE JUBILACIÓN DE RELIGIOSOS
Si nos damos cuenta o no, todos somos los beneficiarios de las enormes
contribuciones hechas por las mujeres y los hombres religiosos a la iglesia
y al mundo. Esta colecta anual, adquirida en el fin de semana del 12 y 13
de diciembre, es una oportunidad para honrar y agradecer a las hermanas,
hermanos y sacerdotes católicos jubilados de la orden religiosa por su
generoso servicio a nuestra iglesia y a nuestro mundo. Gracias por su
ayuda a esta súplica.
El Domingo 6 de Diciembre
4:30-6:30pm
¡Comida Para Compartir en Adviento!
DECORACIÓN DE NAVIDAD
Todos son bienvenidos para ayudar a adornar la iglesia el sábado 19 de
diciembre. Comenzaremos a colocar las decoraciones de Navidad en
10:30am.
MISAS DE NAVIDAD Y AÑO NUEVO
Comenzaremos nuestra celebración de la Natividad de Nuestro Señor a las
4:00pm en la víspera de la Navidad con la Misa de Niños. A las 11:30pm
comenzaremos con los villancicos, y a continuación celebraremos la
Misa Bilingüe de Medianoche. Las Misas de la mañana de Navidad, serán
celebradas a las 8:15am y 9:45am en inglés y a las 11:30am en español.
La solemnidad de Maria, Madre de Dios será celebrada a las 5:00pm
el jueves 31 de diciembre. Las Misas del viernes 1 de enero serán a las
9:45am en ingles y a las 11:30am en español.
¡GUARDE LA FECHA! ¡El sábado 9 de enero, después de
la Misa de 5:00pm, puede bajar al salón parroquial con toda la
familia para disfrutar de ensalada, pasta y albóndigas! Los boletos
de entradas se pueden comprar en la rectoría durante horas de
oficina, o después de cualquier Misa del fin de semana. Los boletos
cuestan $ 8 para adultos y $ 6 para niños, también puede adquirir
cerveza, vino, y refresco durante toda la noche. ¡No se pierda esta
oportunidad de conocer a los miembros de nuestra parroquia en
uno de nuestros eventos más populares del año!
Servicio de Reconciliación de Adviento
¡Prepárese para la venida de Nuestro Señor!
Acompáñenos el miércoles 9 de diciembre a las 7:00pm para
nuestro Servicio Bilingüe de Reconciliación de Adviento.
Adviento es un tiempo alegre, pero también es un tiempo
de penitencia, el momento perfecto de examinar nuestras
conciencias y recibir el sacramento de penitencia como
preparación para celebrar el nacimiento de Jesucristo.
¿Está usted interesado en ayudar el 9 de enero? ¡Genial! Póngase
en contacto con Rochelle Brophy para más detalles sobre cómo
participar.
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December 6, 2015
School News
Saint John Berchmans School Open House
December 10, 2015 ~ 8:30am
At Saint John Berchmans, we enrich our students’ lives through our challenging curriculum; values based education, and diverse
learning environment. Saint John Berchmans School, an integral component of Saint John Berchmans Parish, encompasses all
facets of Christian living in its education of the whole child; spiritual, moral, intellectual, social, cultural, and physical. We
create an environment that encourages the learning potential of every student through a well-rounded curriculum including
music, art, technology, physical education, reading and math classes. We build a sense of self-esteem, confidence and love of
learning. We value and respect the culture and academic diversity of the school community. We respect the dignity of each
child as a practicing member of the family of God, celebrating prayer and liturgical experiences, and encompassing moral
values into their everyday life. Our common goal is the development of the whole person. This is accomplished through an
atmosphere of love and support provided for by the teachers, parents, and students working together.
We invite you to learn more about a Saint John Berchmans education by joining us for coffee and conversation at our Open
House or by calling the Admissions office for an individual appointment or tour. During the Open House you will: Learn
about our programs and vision from the Principal, talk with parents and students and tour the schools and observe classes.
Please call ahead for your reservation, 773.486.1334. Private appointments and tours available upon request.
Saint John Berchmans Gives Thanks!
A special thank you to Claudia and her amazing
team for creating such a the beautiful environment
on on Thanksgiving and every day!
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Second Sunday in Advent
Stewardship Report
2015 Annual Catholic Appeal
Debt Reduction Program
“Your Gift Gives Twice
November 29, 2015
As we continue through the Advent season, we continue to wait. We wait with
joyous anticipation and we wait in hopefulness. It takes patience and it takes faith.
Mary is a perfect example of this trust in God. Mary waited with great hope for
the coming of our Savior. During this 2nd week of Advent we have two great
opportunities to honor Mary, our perfect example of patience and faith. We
celebrate both the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conceptions and the Feast of Our
Lady of Guadalupe.
Mary said “yes” when God asked her to do His will, and now we are hoping that you
will say “yes” when we ask that you join us in our final push to eliminate our debt.
We are truly grateful for all the support we have received so far, but we need you!
Please help by supporting our Legacy Campaign.
Mass Collection
Online giving at GiveCentral.org
3,396.59
2,764.48
Total Sunday Collection
6,161.07
Our weekly goal
Surplus/(Shortfall) from weekly goal
7,947.00
(1,785.93)
2015-16 Fiscal Year to Date (From 7/1/15)
Our goal to date
Collected year to date
Surplus/(Shortfall) year to date
167,115.38
146,004.25
(21,111.13)
3.00
Children’s Envelopes
Thank you ~ Gracias
A medida que continuamos con la temporada de Adviento, seguimos esperando.
Esperamos con una feliz anticipación y permanecemos con esperanza. Se necesita
paciencia y se necesita fe. Maria es un ejemplo perfecto de esta confianza en
Dios. Maria esperó con gran esperanza la venida de nuestro Salvador. Durante
esta segunda semana de Adviento tenemos dos grandes oportunidades de honrar
a Maria, nuestro ejemplo perfecto de paciencia y fe. Celebramos ambos, la
Solemnidad de la Inmaculada Concepción y la Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de
Guadalupe.
Prayer of Pope Francis for
the Jubilee of Mercy
Lord Jesus Christ,
you have taught us to be merciful like
the heavenly Father, and have told us that
whoever sees you sees Him. Show us your
face and we will be saved. Your loving gaze
freed Zacchaeus and Matthew from being
enslaved by money; the adulteress and
Magdalene from seeking happiness only
in created things; made Peter weep after
his betrayal, and assured Paradise to the
repentant thief. Let us hear, as if addressed
to each one of us, the words that you spoke
to the Samaritan woman: “If you knew the gift of God!”
Maria dijo “sí” cuando Dios le pidió hacer Su voluntad, y ahora nosotros estamos
esperando que usted diga “sí” cuando le pedimos que se una a nosotros en nuestra
empujón final para eliminar nuestra deuda.
¡Estamos muy agradecidos por todo el apoyo que hemos recibido hasta ahora,
pero aun le necesitamos! Por favor ayude apoyando nuestra Campaña de Legado.
La Campaña Católica Anual para 2015
Programa de Reducción de Deuda
“Su Regalo Da Dos Veces”
You are the visible face of the invisible Father, of the God who manifests
his power above all by forgiveness and mercy: let the Church be your
visible face in the world, its Lord risen and glorified. You willed that
your ministers would also be clothed in weakness in order that they
may feel compassion for those in ignorance and error: let everyone who
approaches them feel sought after, loved, and forgiven by God.
ONLINE GIVING TO SJB
Save the hassle of envelopes, checks, and Sunday memory lapses by
giving to Saint John Berchmans online! Log on to GiveCentral to set
up an account, and your weekly offering will be deducted directly
from your checking or savings account.
Send your Spirit and consecrate every one of us with its anointing, so
that the Jubilee of Mercy may be a year of grace from the Lord, and
your Church, with renewed enthusiasm, may bring good news to the
poor, proclaim liberty to captives and the oppressed, and restore sight
to the blind.
DONACIONES EN EL INTERNET A SJB
Ahorre la molestia de los sobres, cheques y lapsos de memoria
haciendo su donación semanal a San Juan Berchmans por medio del
internet. Inicie sesión en GiveCentral para crear su cuenta y ofrenda
semanal. Se deducirá directamente de su cuenta corriente o cuenta
de ahorros.
We ask this of you, Lord Jesus, through the intercession of Mary, Mother
of Mercy; you who live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit for
ever and ever. Amen.
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Second Sunday in Advent
December 6, 2015
O Come, O Come,
Emmanuel!
Calendar of Prayer and Fellowship for Advent
Please Pray
FOR THE SICK AND INFIRM OF
OUR COMMUNITY
For the health of
Teresa Angulo, Mark Baker, Ivan Bermudez, Katarzyna Bielarz, Jim
Browne, Florence Brzezinski, Frank Buttitta, Antonia Calderon, Gary
Calmes, Mike Cokins, Adriana Collado, Nan Condit, Jean Condon, Brian
DeLeon, Danny Doyle, Anna Duski, Edwin Duvall, Evan Flores, Margaret
Gielnewski, Ruth E. Gomez, Maureen Gramling, Dennis Hanson, Colin
Hayes, Lois Hinkens, Bertha Jiminez, Jane Jones, Michael D. Jones,
Helen Kadar, Mary Ann Kosiba, Hector Lorenzo, Alice Maestrazi,
Olivia Maxon, Ewing Metoyer, Kay Meyer, Humberto Moya, William
Northey, Katie O’Connor, Sr. Margaret Ormond, Norine Ortega,
Debra Parsons, Genevieve Podraza, Rita Rattin, Fr. Paul Reicher, Jorge
Rojas, Maria E. Rosario, Anastacio Salgado, Margarita Sanchez, Glydden
Santiago, Celeste Schwilck, Gwen Skeoch, M. E. Shober, Joseph Slocki,
Will Sullivan, Aurora Tapia, Jorge Tapia, Marina Tinajero, Gladys Torres,
Maria Torres, Sylvia Torres and Lucille Wozny
Novena of Our Lady of Guadalupe
December 3-December 11
(visit www.stjohnberchmans.org for times)
Advent Potluck
Sunday, December 6 @ 4:30pm
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
Tuesday, December 8
Masses at 7am, 8:30am & 7pm (bilingual)
Advent Reconciliation Service
Wednesday, December 9 @ 7pm
The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Saturday, December 12 @ 7pm (bilingual)
(Mañanitas will be prayed at 5am)
SJB STAFF CONTACTS
PASTOR: Fr. Wayne F. Watts, [email protected]
RESIDENT: Fr. Paul Reicher, [email protected]
PASTOR EMERITUS: Fr. William Gubbins
Welcome to Our Family of
Faith!
DEACONS:
Jorge Cabrera (773) 625.2581, [email protected]
Guillermo (Willie) Mendizabal, (773) 276.5502, [email protected]
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS:
Joseph P. D’Arco, [email protected]
During the month of November, Saint John
Berchmans welcomed, through the Sacrament of
Baptism, eight new members to our ever-growing
DIRECTOR OF STEWARDSHIP AND LITURGY:
Jennifer Cortez, [email protected]
DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION AND EDUCATION:
Shelagh Donoghue, [email protected]
family of faith.
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC:
Jean Tuohy, [email protected]
Amalia de Amor, daughter of Jesus and Kandy Miranda
Bisbee, son of Jason Muse and Chelsea Blasko-Muse
SPANISH CHOIR DIRECTOR:
Carlos Ortiz, [email protected]
Owen Miles and Henry Steward, sons of
Adam and Jennifer Meza
PARISH SECRETARY:
Guille McMahon, [email protected]
Patrick Harney, son of Thomas and Ellen Hotchkiss
PRINCIPAL:
Peggy Roketenetz, [email protected]
Samuel Leigh, son of Leigh and Simone Unger
Merryn Elizabeth, daughter of James and Christine Toohey
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL:
Patricia Danielak, [email protected]
Jacqueline Louise, daughter of Robert and Heather
Connealy
DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS:
Amanda Sullivan, [email protected]
DIRECTOR OF EVENTS:
Rochelle Brophy, [email protected]
Congratulations!
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT:
Judy Ciukowski, [email protected]
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December 6 2015
Second Sunday in Advent
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
SATURDAY, December 5
5:00pm IN THANKSGIVING TO THE SACRED HEART
Presider: Fr. Paul Reicher
Deacon: Jorge Cabrera
Commentator: Art DeLeon
Lector: Ed Pennington
EMHC: Susan Ciapciak, Cathy Whinna
Servers: E. Ham, C. Reynolds, A. Rios
SUNDAY, December 6
8:15am +MARY A. BRAVATA
Presider: Fr. Paul Reicher
Commentator: John Swinford
Lector: Aidan Swinford
EMHC: David Dvorak, Raghda Fakhoury, Anna Wozny-Ramirez
Altar Servers: L. Santiago, N. Swinford
WEDNESDAY, December 9 – Advent Weekday
[Saint Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin]
7:00am ALL SOULS REMEMBRANCE
Presider: Fr.Wayne F.Watts
THURSDAY, December 10 – Advent Weekday
7:00am THE PEOPLE OF SAINT JOHN BERCHMANS
Presider: Fr. Paul Reicher
FRIDAY, December 11 – Advent Weekday
8:30am +WINNIE DUFFY, PATRICIA ABDALAH (BIRTHDAY)
Presider: Fr.Wayne F.Watts
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
SATURDAY, December 12
5:00pm +MARY ELLEN WALSH
Presider: Fr.Wayne F.Watts
Commentator: Lucie Cleary
Lector: Ed Pennington
EMHC: Martha DeLeon, Bozena Slocki
Servers: A. Bagazinski, M. Bagazinski, E. Ham
9:45am +JOSE G. BENAVIDES, +CAROLINA BENAVIDES
+PETER FINLEY DUNNE
Presider: Fr. Kevin Birmingham
Commentator: Lucie Cleary
Lectors: Kathleen Burnett, Martha Ibarra
EMHC: Joe Glunz, Pedro Guerrero, Fabiola Guerrero
Altar Servers: G. Garza, O. Garza, E. Glunz
FEAST OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
[Patroness of the Americas]
7:00pm THE PEOPLE OF SAINT JOHN BERCHMANS
Oficiante: Pd.Wayne F.Watts
Diáconos: Jorge Cabrera y Guillermo Mendizabal
Comentarista/Peticiones: Maria Mendizabal
Lectores: Socorro Torres, Esther Castro
MESC:Wanda Reyes, Estela Izaguirre, Mario y Maria Gudino
Monaguillos: M. Cerrillo, A. Hernandez, D. Hernandez, I. Ibarra
11:30am +JULIO QUIÑONEZ, LAS ALMAS DEL PURGATORIO
Oficiante: Pd.Wayne F.Watts
Diácono/Homilista: Guillermo Mendizabal
Comentarista/Peticiones: Maria Mendizabal
Lectores: Maria Gudino,Veronica Medina
MESC: Rosaura Diaz, Rosa Rodriguez, Gabby Uruchima, Ivette Gudino
Monaguillos: A. Hernandez, D. Hernandez, I. Ibarra
SUNDAY, December 13
8:15am +TESSA KAY WILHELM,+ANTON AND MARIE HENCIK
Presider: Fr. Kevin Birmingham
Commentator: Sarah Fakhoury
Lector: Anna Wozny-Ramirez
EMHC: Krystyna Bielarz, Kevin and Monique VanRenterghem
Altar Servers: M. Harrison, L. Santiago
[Confirmation Rite of Enrollment]
6:30pm THE PEOPLE OF SAINT JOHN BERCHMANS
Presider: Fr.Wayne F.Watts
EMHC: Gary Aistrup, Roberta Anelli, Mark Dombrowski
Altar Servers: R. Guerra, S. Reyes,Y. Sanchez-Peña
9:45am +NANCY J., NANCY M. AND MARY A. BRAVATA
Presider: Fr.Wayne F.Watts
Commentator: Jill McClusky
Lector: Jeff McClusky
EMHC: Jeremy O’Keefe, Rosa Ramirez, Noreen Russo
Altar Servers: M. Montes, M. Montes, A. Moulton
MONDAY, December 7 – Saint Ambrose, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
7:00am +BENJAMIN “MIKE” REIDY
Presider: Fr. Paul Reicher
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
[Patronal Feast Day of the United States of America]
TUESDAY, December 8
7:00am THE PEOPLE OF SAINT JOHN BERCHMANS
Presider: Fr.Wayne F.Watts
8:30am +JOSE G. BENAVIDES
Presider: Fr.Wayne F.Watts
11:30am +JULIO QUIÑONEZ, LAS ALMAS DEL PURGATORIO
Oficiante: Pd. Paul Reicher
Diácono: Jorge Cabrera
Comentarista/Peticiones: Esther Uruchima
Lectores: Alice Vila, Manuel Cerrillo
MESC: Ninfa Rangel, Maria Acevedo, Armando y Maria E. Salgado
Monaguillos: D. Rodriguez, D. Uruchima, J. Uruchima
7:00pm THE PEOPLE OF SAINT JOHN BERCHMANS
Presider: Fr. Paul Reicher
Deacon: Jorge Cabrera
Lectors:Wilmer Ramirez, John Swinford
EMHC: Nancy Krause
Altar Servers: N. Swinford, D. Uruchima, J. Uruchima
6:30pm THE PEOPLE OF SAINT JOHN BERCHMANS
Presider: Fr. Paul Reicher
Commentator: Kathleen Kania
Lector: Luis Cuevas
EMHC: Carlos Fernandez, Mary Jane Fernandez, Orlando Guerra
Altar Servers: J. Guerra, A. Pitcock, H. Pitcock
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