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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: Betty Kramer
Finance Council, Chair: Frank Enda
Stewardship Council, Chair: Leanne Newman
Pastor:
Father George Zieba, CR
Deacons:
John Chan, Ron Knecht,
Larry Lissak, Tom Rachubinski
Hispanic Ministry Pastoral Assistant:
Fr. Fernando Cuevas, 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
Youth Ministry - Director: Mark Restaino
Faith Formation - Director: Colleen Lowery
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
Mass interpreted in sign language:5 PM Sat.
Holy Days: see previous Sunday Bulletin
Weekdays: 8:30 AM Monday through Friday
Saturday: 8:30 AM First Saturday of each month
Friday-December 26
Parish Office Closed
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.
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).
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
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.
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.
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.
FREE ministry to traveling Catholics.
For nationwide Mass times and locations:
www.Masstimes.org. or parishesonline.com
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LITURGICAL NEWS
Liturgical Calendar
Ministry Schedule — December 27/28
Monday
December 22-Late Advent Weekday
1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lk 1:46-56
8:30 am
Amy
E/M: J. Caprio, J. Enda, K. Kustra, B. Lyons,
Saturday D. Trapp, E. Soger
Dec. 27 Lectors: S. Kwak, K. Kwak
5:00 pm A/S: L. Guzik, L. King, M. & S. Poirier
G: B. Sturz, M. Varnes
Tuesday
December 23-Saint John of Kanty
Mal 3:1-4, 23-34; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Lk 1:57-66
8:30 am
Angelo Boffa by Kelly Family
Wednesday December 24
2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Lk 1:67-79
8:30 am
St. Pius X Parish Family
Vigil—The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas Eve)
Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25;
Mt 1:1-25
Night: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-3, 11-13; Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14
4:00 pm
Ray Knoll by family
Mary Washington by Therese Brossard
6:00 pm
Louise Tirio (anniv.) by Lamplot Family
Parishioners of St. Pius X Parish
8:00 pm
Misa en español
Carols at 11:30 pm before Midnight Mass
Saturday
Dec. 27
7:00 pm
Español
Acolitos: V. Garcia, A. Acosta, H. Serna
Ministros: D. Lagunas, F. Diaz, A. Gamboa,
T. Aguirre
Hospitalidad: Y. Tiscareno, F. Palma
Lectores: M. Vergara, J. Gamboa
Peticiones: L. Serna
Sunday
Dec. 28
7:30 am
E/M: S. Cerone, C. Gawenda, C. Holst, T. Lanigan
D. May-Carter, L. Newman
Lectors: E. Morris, B. Hocking
A/S: A. & K. Bjorklund, C. & P. Lizasuain
G: G. & K. Czaplicki, C. Acosta
Sunday
Dec. 28
9:30 am
E/M: B. & D. Conlin, J. Gosmire, B. & H. Grant,
M. Reznicek
Lectors: M. Reznicek, K. Reznicek
A/S: R. Popo, G. & K. Reznicek, J. Spencer
G: M. Oczkowski, D. Stoltman
Thursday December 25-The Nativity of the Lord
Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18
12:00 am
St. Pius X Parish Family
10:30 am
Michael Vrona by family
Friday
December 26
Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17;
Mt 10:17-22
8:30 am
Nick Paganelli by Pam Matyasik
Saturday December 27
1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-8
3:30-4:30 pm Reconciliation
Vigil—The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
5:00 pm
Don Tenkash by Jeanne Tenkash
7:00 pm
Misa en español
Sunday
December 28
Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3; Ps 128:1-5 or
Ps 105:1-6, 8-9; Col 3:12-21 or Hb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19;
Lk 2:22-40
7:30 am
Russ Gazzano by Vince & Sarah Giovenco
9:30 am
St. Pius X Parish Family
11:30 am
Richard Hintz
E/M: V. Jablonsky, S. Lechtenberg, J. Molenda,
Sunday B. Sutton, L. & P. Warda
Dec. 28 Lectors: M. Reaves, S. Rakowski
11:30 am A/S: N. Lechtenberg, J. & L. Matasek,
B. McGovern
Altar Server Daily Mass Schedule for 8:30 am Masses
Monday, December 22: B. Hoffman, K. Tyszkiewicz
Tuesday, December 23: J. Long, S. Ryan
Wednesday, December 24: R. Dawson, J. Vittori
Friday, December 26: H. Konrath, E. Ryan
Jonathan Miller & Karolyn Serio — II
the following parishioners
and friends who are ill:
St. Pius X Prayer Chapel
Frank Cvach
Randy Welker
Bob Heise
The Prayer Chapel is open Sunday through
Friday evenings, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Please come
and adore Him. Use Door #8 on east side of
church building.
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Karen Krystyan
Cindy Metz
Christmas Schedule
Lighthouse CD Spotlight
Wednesday, December 24 — Christmas Eve
Mass Times:
4:00 pm
6:00 pm
8:00 pm (espanol)
CD’s Make Great Stocking Stuffers!
From the Foundation of the World
In From the Foundation of the World, Curtiss Martin speaks to
thousands of young adults about the importance of having a
relationship for Jesus Christ. “Do you believe that what you
believe is really real?” If our God became man, changed bread
and wine into His body and blood, died on the cross, and rose
from the dead,
then our lives
must reflect it. Be
inspired and
encouraged to live
whole heartedly
for a God who has
loved you from
the foundation of
the world.
Carols at 11:30 pm
Thursday, December 25 — Christmas
Mass Times:
Midnight (Music by Brass Quartet)
10:30 am
Ministry Schedule — December 24/25
Wed.
Dec 24
4:00 pm
E/M: L. Fontana, J. & L. Meyer,
C. Monckton, A. Stoltman
A/S: F. & T. Florey, E. & M. Hassler, C. Solch
Wed.
Dec. 24
6:00 pm
E/M: N. Canete, C. Devito, B. Kramer,
V. McClelland, N. Rigor
Lectors: P. Mancione, F. Krawczyk
A/S: A. Alandy, A. & K. Tortorici,
K. Tyszkiewicz, J. Weaver
G: C. Devito, F. Krawczyk
Wed.
Dec. 24
8:00 pm
Español
Acolitos: J. Cruz, D. Garcia, A. Osorio
Ministros: M. Lagunas, R. & L. Serna, E. Mendoza
Hospitalidad: J. Gamboa, G. Ruiz
Lectores: S. Mondragon, N. Osorio
Peticiones: F. Diaz
CD’s are available
in the Gathering
Space for $3.00
each.
Year of Consecrated Life
Prayer for the Year of Consecrated Life
E/M: M. & T. D’Alessandro, S. Lechtenberg,
Thurs. M. LoCoco, B. Sutton, C. & S. Trefilek
Dec. 25 Lectors: C. D’Acquisto, C. Weiland
Midnight A/S: I. & S. D’Alessandro, B. & N. Lechtenberg,
A. Vittorio
O God, throughout the ages you have called
women and men to pursue lives of perfect charity through
the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity and obedience.
During this Year of Consecrated Life, we give you thanks for
these courageous witnesses of faith and models of inspiration.
Their pursuit of holy lives teaches us to make a more perfect
offering of ourselves to you. Continue to enrich your Church by
calling forth sons and daughters who, having found the pearl of
great price, treasure the Kingdom of Heaven above all things.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, forever and ever. Amen.
E/M: D. Czocher, C. & K. Grafton, E. Soger,
Thurs. L. Thurman, C. Walsh, L. & P. Warda
Dec. 25 Lectors: J. Molenda, J. Lissak
10:30 am A/S: H. & J. Guthrie, R. Trimarco, J. Walsh
B. Zaccone
TODAY'S READINGS
First Reading -- I will fix a place for my people.
(2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16).
Psalm -- For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord
(Psalm 89).
Second Reading -- To the only wise God, through Jesus Christ,
be glory forever and ever (Romans 16:25-27).
Gospel -- Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be
done to me according to your word (Luke 1:26-38).
November 30, 2014—February 7, 2016
December 21, 2014
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PARISH NEWS
Our 60 Year Journey
DVD CHRISTMAS ALERT
As you know, we recently started a campaign to increase
financial support of two of our parish improvement projects, by
offering a complimentary DVD about the history of our parish
to those who made a donation of at least $20.00 or more to
support the Air Conditioning and Restrooms improvement
projects.
As a result of viewing various segments of the Anniversary
DVD, many parishioners have asked how they could get
additional copies of the DVD as Christmas presents for family
or friends. Our dilemma was how to do that and still honor the
basis of our original offer in a fair manner.
Ugly Sweater Christmas Party
On Monday, December 22, from 6:30-8 pm, the Youth
Ministry will be having a Christmas Party! Come and show off
your ugliest Christmas sweater while enjoying some jingle bell
rock, hot cocoa, and reindeer games.
Ho Ho Hope to see you there!
So here is how you can obtain additional copies for Christmas
presents. If you made the initial required donation of $20.00 or
more to one of our designated projects, you would qualify to
receive another copy of the DVD for each additional $20.00
donation.
For this holiday season, ending December 24, 2014, you can
take advantage of this offer to obtain additional copies of the
DVD. There will be a table in the Narthex on the weekend of
December 20/21 where you can make your initial donation of
$20.00 or more, or make additional donations of $20.00 to
receive, on the spot, the 60th Anniversary DVD.
Saturday, February 7, 2015 @ The Carlisle, in Lombard.
An evening at the Black and Gold Gala will include
cocktail hour, 4-course dinner, premium open bar,
music, dancing, live & silent auction,
and various raffles.
Ticket prices for this year’s event are as follows:
$80 per ticket
Table Pricing for 10 People: $750
Thank you for your enthusiastic
support of our parish improvement
projects.
Questions? There are many volunteer opportunities,
including: planning, marketing, and event day.
If you are interested in working with the team, please
contact volunteer coordinators,
Jen Law @ 630.981.7589 or Ken Law @ 630.688.8798,
or email [email protected].
P.A.D.S. Volunteers Needed
P.A.D.S. (Public Action to Deliver Shelter) has a new site in Hinsdale and St. Pius X will provide for the 4th Friday of the month
through April 2015. We are also responsible for Saturday breakfast.
This new site is a family only site and very different from our past sites. The kitchen is small and clients stay in several rooms.
To assist in the upcoming months, the St. Pius X Community needs either 2-3 families or 1 group to provide and serve dinner and
another 1 to 2 families or 1 group to provide and serve breakfast.
Out of respect for these families and the size of the site, the number of volunteers will be restricted to just what is needed. Further
information will be provided.
Contact Deacon Larry at 630-629-9234 until 10 pm.
+++ Great Opportunity for Confirmation/Service Hours +++
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Meet the Friends of the Resurrection at Holy Trinity Parish
“The community of believers were of one heart and one
mind….” Acts 4:32
Meet the Friends of the Resurrection at Holy
Trinity Parish – II Gathering
Are you searching for a deeper conversion to Our Lord? Do you want
to learn how to spread the Good News of Jesus? Do you think
Catholics should do something about bringing the hope of Christ to a
fallen world?
If these are the kind of questions that touch your heart then come to
the second session of the “Friends of the Resurrection”
Get-Together on Saturday, January 10, from 9:00 am – 12 noon at Holy Trinity Parish,
111 South Cass Avenue, Westmont, IL.
We begin with a Holy Hour for the conversion of our own hearts and for peace in the world.
Children, youth, married couples, seniors – all will join together in an hour of prayer which includes
exposition and benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. After a short break we will again gather in the
Church to listen to Father Richard Grek, CR, former novice master for the USA province of the
Congregation of the Resurrection speaking on “Dying to Self and Rising with Christ.” We
conclude the morning with a simple brunch and continued discussion in the parish hall.
Groups of “Friends of the Resurrection” function in other dioceses as associations of the
“Congregation of the Resurrection” the religious order to which I belong. You can be a part of
something new and exciting here in the Joliet diocese as local Resurrectionists form a new Friends
group here locally.
Other Resurrectionists serve in the Diocese of Joliet: in Westmont, Woodridge, Morris, Wheaton
and, of course, Lombard. Actually, the Congregation of the Resurrection spreads its message of
hope in fourteen countries of the world.
The mission of the “Friends” envisions a world rising from sin and division by the grace of Our Lord
Jesus. In a nutshell, Friends of the Resurrection walk the road of personal conversion while helping
others die to self and rise with Christ.
During the next few months, the Friends will meet in various parishes in our region to pray and learn
more of the C.R. message of the Gospel of Hope. You will hear about the founders of the
Congregation of the Resurrection and their dream to convert the world to Christ, a dream which
Resurrectionists continue to promote.
Join us for this get-together to pray and learn more about the experience of rising from sin and living
a new life through the power of Christ’s Resurrection. It just might change your life!
Sincerely yours in the Risen Lord,
Father George
December 21, 2014
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The Staff from
St. Pius X Catholic Community
wish you a truly blessed
Christmas and a
Happy New Year!
Glory to God in the Highest!
A Savior Has Been Born for You!
When the angels went away from them to heaven,
the shepherds said to one another,
“Let us go, then, to Bethlehem
to see this thing that has taken place,
which the Lord has made known to us.”
So they went in haste and found Mary and Joseph,
and the infant lying in the manger.
When they saw this,
they made known the message
that had been told them about this child.
All who heard it were amazed
by what had been told them by the shepherds.
And Mary kept all these things,
reflecƟng on them in her heart.
Then the shepherds returned,
glorifying and praising God
for all they had heard and seen,
just as it had been told to them.
Luke 2:15-20
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MINISTERIO HISPANO
Misa en Español
Sacerdote
Coordinadora de Ministerio Hispano
Coordinador Educación Religiosa
Sábado 7:00 pm
Fernando Cuevas
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
9:00 am—1:00 pm
1:00 pm—4:00 p.m.
630-627-4526 X203
[email protected]
REFLEXION
1. Hagamos una Casa
1.1 En un arranque de piedad David quiere hacerle una casa
al arca de la alianza; una casa para Dios. Le parece poca
cosa una tienda de campaña, sobre todo si la compara con
la casa de cedro que él mismo habita. De algún modo
David se siente fuerte en su magnífica casa y quiere darle
de su fortaleza y esplendor a la humilde casa de la alianza.
Humanamente este proyecto le suena de lo más razonable a
Natán, pero no es ese el pensamiento del Espíritu, y Natán
tiene que retractarse.
1.2 Hay una hermosa lógica en el nuevo mensaje que Natán
tiene que darle a su rey. Es Dios quien ha guardado a David
y David debe recordarlo hasta el final de sus días. " Yo te
daré una casa a ti", le dice el Señor, y así brota por primera
vez la maravillosa promesa davídica que marca toda la
historia de Judá hasta Cristo mismo. En el fondo el mensaje
dice: "¿quién da la fortaleza?". El mensaje honra la
soberanía de Dios y canta su fidelidad y su gracia a la vez.
1.3 Puede entenderse de otro modo, sin embargo. Las
tiendas de campaña son la vivienda propia del desierto. En
el desierto no se construye con cedro porque hay que
permanecer en camino. David ya se estableció, Dios no.
Dios sigue en camino, Él es el Eterno Peregrino.
1.4 Además, el desierto es el gran lugar de la alianza, como
lo proclama sobre todo Oseas (cf. Os 2,14). Allí, sin la
estorbosa competencia de los ídolos, sin la prepotencia que
dan las riquezas, sin la suficiencia que da el poder, David
fue más David que nunca, y Dios no olvida eso ni quiere
que David lo olvide.
2.1 La promesa pronunciada por Natán atraviesa la
esperanza de todo el Antiguo Testamento y finalmente
desemboca, de modo inesperado y maravilloso, en otra
promesa, la del ángel Gabriel a la Santa Virgen María:
"Vas a concebir y a dar a luz un hijo y le pondrás por
nombre Jesús... el Señor Dios le dará el trono de David, su
padre" (Lc 1,31-32). ¡Qué maravillosa unidad, qué
magnífica belleza toma la historia humana leída a la luz de
esta promesa, que tensa nuestro adviento hasta darle música
y encanto de cielo!
2.2 En la primera lectura vemos cómo Dios rechaza que se
le haga una casa. Después, es Él mismo quien dispone
cómo se ha de edificar el templo, a cuidado del gran
Salomón. Pero el templo verdadero no lo hará Salomón,
sino el Espíritu Santo, y no en Jerusalén, sino en María. "El
templo era su cuerpo...", anota Juan refiriéndose a Cristo
(Jn 2,21). Y este es principio que podemos aplicar a tantas
cosas: sólo Dios hace obras dignas de Dios; sólo Dios sabe
cómo se alaba a Dios, cómo se sirve a Dios, cómo se ama a
Dios. Nada somos, nada podemos en su honor si Él mismo
no viene con su Espíritu a darnos la luz, la voluntad y la
constancia.
2.3 El templo era su Cuerpo. El templo es su Cuerpo. Ese
Cuerpo bendito, ese Cuerpo glorioso que contempla nuestra
fe en los altares, que come nuestra boca en cada Eucaristía.
El Cuerpo tejido de amores en María; el Cuerpo y Templo
y Casa que David hubiera querido ver, ese es el Cuerpo que
comulgamos, esa es la verdad que nos sacia, ese es el Amor
que nos colma de alegría y de gozo.
2. La estirpe de David
Fr. Nelson Medina OP
December 21, 2014
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DEANERY AND DIOCESAN NEWS
Job Opportunities
Free Personal Change Class Offered
Bishops’ Office – Administrative Assistant
Serves as personal secretary to the Vicar for Priests and
Executive Assistant to the Bishop. College or Business School
education preferred. Ability to maintain confidentiality is
required. Five years’ current administrative experience
working on an executive level and proficiency with Microsoft
Office Suite, including Word (especially Mail Merge),
Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, etc. Advanced
knowledge of proper telephone skills and etiquette. Self-starter,
with the ability to work independently and as a team player.
Ability to multi-task, be flexible and capable of handling a
variety of on-going projects at the same time. Professional,
detail-oriented, discreet and have understanding of the high
level of confidentiality of the position. Fluency in both English
and Spanish language is a plus. To view a full job description
go to www.dioceseofjoliet.org under “Employment.”
Candidates meeting the necessary qualifications may email a
cover letter, resume and wage requirement to:
[email protected].
Do you feel that life is beating you down? Are you always
struggling to make ends meet? Do you want to let go of
unproductive thoughts, feelings and behaviors and replace them
with positive ones that will move you toward a better quality
of life?
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet is offering a program
of personal change called Out of Poverty. This program is not
just about the lack of money; it’s also about poverty of the
spirit. Discussion within a group setting encourages honesty and
focuses on the fact that life has not turned out the way you
thought it would.
Give yourself a second chance and register for Out of
Poverty classes today. Classes will be held at Catholic Charities
in Lombard each Monday from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm from
January 5 – February 23, 2015. A special graduation ceremony
is planned for March 2, 2015. For more information, or to
register, call Yvonne Morrongiello at 630-495-8008 ext. 2122.
Visit our website at catholiccharitiesjoliet.org.
Diocese of Joliet Principal Position Available
A principal position is available for the 2015-16 school year at
St. Joan of Arc Catholic School, a National Blue Ribbon School
of Excellence located in Lisle, Illinois. This premier Diocese of
Joliet Catholic elementary school offers world-class
educational experiences that are firmly rooted in traditional
Catholic doctrine to students in pre-school through grade eight.
Vocations & Discipleship Conference
Here I Am Lord Vocations and Discipleship Conference
The Diocese of Joliet is hosting the first Here I Am Lord
Vocations and Discipleship Conference this year. All 7th, 8th
and 9th grade students (diocesan grade school students, students
who attend public schools, students in religious education
programs and youth groups, home school students, etc.) are
invited and encouraged to attend.
Successful candidates must be strong and practicing Catholics
who uphold the teachings of the faith and who exemplify an
unwavering commitment to Catholic education that is firmly
rooted in Gospel values. Candidates must possess advanced
degrees in educational leadership; hold current Illinois
Professional Educator Licenses with General Administrative
Endorsement; and have to their credit at least five years of
successful teaching and/or administrative experience in a
Catholic school.
This evening event will take place on March 3, 2015 from
6-9 pm at St. Isaac Jogues Church and School (Hinsdale). The
evening will include a dynamic talk by popular Catholic
speaker Matt Fradd, a vocations fair, vocation stories, breakout
sessions, praise and worship music, Eucharistic adoration,
Confession, and much more.
The deadline for the submission of complete applications is
Friday, January 23, 2015. Apply online through the Diocese
of Joliet AppliTrack application system at the following URL:
http://www.applitrack.com/dioceseofjoliet/onlineapp/
Preliminary interviews will be scheduled as complete
applications are submitted.
Thank You! “We can certainly call you friends because of the
way you care for our retired members,” writes a religious
brother. Your gift to last week’s collection for the Retirement
Fund for Religious benefits some 35,000 senior sisters,
brothers, and religious order priests. May God bless you for
your generosity!
Individual students and families are strongly encouraged to take
part in this exciting opportunity. Registration is available on the
DOJ Catholic Schools website (www.weteachmore.org) under
Event Registration. Please note that parents must be in
attendance with their child as a chaperone if registered
individually or as a family. The cost for this evening session is
$10.00 per student with no cost for chaperones. This cost
includes a t-shirt. An e-mail confirmation will be sent to request
the t-shirt size and it will include payment information.
For questions or more information, please contact Stephanie at
[email protected] or 815.729.0288.
www.stpiuslombard.org
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Upper Room Volunteers Needed
Longest Married Couple Project
This call is going out to all Catholics who wish to follow the
lead of Pope Francis to reach out to those in need. The Upper
Room Crisis Hotline was established initially to care for our
priests, deacons and men religious. However, the Holy Spirit
has directed lay people of all faiths to call us for spiritual help.
We do not advertise to lay people but they find us on the
internet, thus I’m crediting the Holy Spirit with the addition of
lay people to our services. We remain a national faith-based
hotline serving those in need.
The search for longest married couples has begun. In addition to
honoring the longest married couple for the entire United
States, recognition will also be given to a couple from each
state and territory who have achieved that distinction. In the
case of the United States couple, appropriate gifts will be
presented to them at a ceremony to be held
at their location during Valentine's week.
The state winners will receive personal
recognition and a special certificate of
achievement during that same time frame
from the Worldwide Marriage Encounter
movement. For more information go to
wwme.org.
To assist these callers we’re beginning a new volunteer training
class on January 13, 2015 and will hold the classes at the
University of St. Francis every Tuesday and Thursday evenings
until March 5th from 7:00 to 9:00 PM in Room C 105, in the
Motherhouse building on Plainfield Rd.
Volunteers are greatly needed as we often receive more than
one call at a time. If you can offer help to the Line or have any
questions, please call Sr. Mary Frances Seeley at 815-341-9124.
Thank you, and God bless.
Montini Catholic Student-Athletes Sign
National Letters-of-Intent
Montini Catholic High School is proud to announce that seven
student-athletes signed Letters-of-Intent to continue their
academic and athletic endeavors at the college level. Monica
Loftus a graduate of St. Pius X School and a parishioner of
St. Pius X Church is a member of this elite group. Monica will
be continuing her academic and athletic (volleyball) pursuits at
St. Louis University.
Montini Catholic High School
Placement Exam
January 10, 2015 at 8:00 am
Placement Exam Pre-Test & Registration Night
Thursday – January 8th at 7:00pm
Students testing at Montini Catholic on January 10 may earn
Montini Catholic High School Academic Scholarships. For
more information go to www.montini.org or contact
Kim Richmond at
630-627-6930 ext 182.
Montini Catholic High School
19W070 16th Street
Lombard
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