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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
Information: 630-3004353PARISH 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
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
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
Ministry Schedule — January 24/25
Liturgical Calendar
Monday
January 19-Weekday
Heb 5:1-10; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 2:18-22
9:00 am
Celestin Jacques by Oczkowski Family
Tuesday
January 20-Saint Fabian
Saint Sebastian
Heb 6:10-20; Ps 111:1-2, 4-5, 9, 10c; Mk 2:23-28
8:30 am
James O’Toole by Regan Family
E/M: J. Caprio, C. Devito, J. Enda,
F. Krawczyk, K. Kustra, M. Reznicek
Saturday
Lectors: K. Kwak, S. Kwak
5:00 pm
A/S: J. & L. Matasek, G. & K. Reznicek
G: Sr. Pauline, K. Veverka
Acolitos: J. Cruz, D. Garcia, R. Garcia
Saturday Ministros:. D. Lagunas, R. & L. Serna, E. Mendoza
7:00 pm Hospitalidad: J. Gamboa, G. Ruiz
Español Lectores: S. Mondragon, A. Osorio
Peticiones: F. Palma
Wednesday January 21-Saint Agnes
Heb 7:1-3, 15-17; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 3:1-6
8:30 am
Phillip Gurgone by Kate Sagat
(Grade School Mass)
Thursday
January 22-Day of Prayer for the Legal
Protection of Unborn Children
Heb 7:25 -- 8:6; Ps 40:7-10, 17; Mk 3:7-12
8:30 am
Heidi Grant by family
January 23-Saint Vincent
Saint Marianne Cope
Heb 8:6-13; Ps 85:8, 10-14; Mk 3:13-19
8:30 am
Frank Hayes by Temborius Family
Sunday
7:30 am
Friday
E/M: M. Burns, N. Canete, S. Cerone, D. Czocher,
C. Gawenda
Lectors: D. Galvin, D. Fowler
A/S: G. Burns, R. Dawson, K. Pruyn, J. Spencer
G: J. Nelson, C. Acosta
E/M: B. & D. Conlin, K. Hogan, S. Lechtenberg,
V. McClelland, J. Molenda
Sunday Lectors: B. Hocking, S. Rakowski
10:00 am A/S: B. & N. Lechtenberg, C. Solch,
A. & J. Vittorio
G: M. Oczkowski, J. Sullivan
Saturday January 24-Saint Francis de Sales
Heb 9:2-3, 11-14; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Mk 3:20-21
3:30-4:30 pm Reconciliation
Vigil—Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:00 pm
Adam Maciola by Mitchell Kasprzyk
7:00 pm
Misa en español
Sunday
January 25
Jon 3:1-5, 10; Ps 25:4-9; 1 Cor 7:29-31; Mk 1:14-20
7:30 am
Edward Bucaro by St. Vincent dePaul Volunteers
10:00 am
St. Pius X Parish family
Altar Server Schedule
Monday, January 19
9:00 am
S. Jara, R. Popo
Monday, January 19
Mass Time: 9:00 am
St. Pius X Prayer Chapel
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.
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
630-620-6283
630-202-2943
630-627-9472
630-833-3211
the following parishioners
and friends who are ill:
Frank Cvach
Bob Heise
Karen Krystyan
Cindy Metz
Rosary/Prayer/Benediction-Wednesday 8 pm Prayer Chapel
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Jim Kristula
Jim Stapleton
Roberta Stankus
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Lighthouse CD Spotlight
Switching Sides
Jennifer Fulwiler is a popular writer and speaker from Austin,
Texas, and frequently appears on Catholic radio and EWTN. In
this eye-opening presentation, she explains how her original
support for abortion was based on love (and lies). Through
sound logic and scientific proof, Jennifer chronicles how she
came to accept the truth about abortion.
CD’s are available in the
gathering Space for
$3.00 each.
Year of Consecrated Life
Consecrated life: many possibilities
The Church is blessed with remarkable variety among the
consecrated men in the U.S. In fact, there is so much diversity
in the different kinds of communities, ministries, and
characteristics of male religious that learning more about
consecrated life for men can be overwhelming. We invite you
to explore consecrated life in three ways: by learning more
about consecrated men, discovering the different charisms in
the Church, and by looking at some of the religious
communities in the U.S. Go to
www.yearforconsecratedlife.com for more information. You'll
also find a short glossary that defines some of the key terms
used to describe consecrated life.
The theme of this year's
Week of Prayer for
Christian Unity is
"Jesus said to her, 'Give
me a drink.'" (John 4:7).
John 4:7
The encounter between
Jesus and the Samaritan
woman invites us to try
water from a different
well and also to offer a
little of our own. In
diversity, we enrich each
other. When Jesus says to
her, “please give me a
Week of Prayer for
drink” it implies an
Christian Unity
ethical action that
January 18-25
recognizes the need for
one another in living out
the Church’s mission. It
compels us to change our attitude, to commit ourselves to seek
unity in the midst of our diversity, through our openness to a
variety of forms of prayer and Christian spirituality. The Week
of Prayer for Christian Unity is a privileged moment for prayer,
encounter and dialogue. It is an opportunity to recognize the
richness and value that are present in the other, the different,
and to ask God for the gift of unity.
The traditional period in the northern hemisphere for the Week
of Prayer for Christian Unity is January 18-25. Those dates
were proposed in 1908 by Paul Wattson, Founder of the Society
of the Atonement, to cover the original days of the feasts of the
Chair of St. Peter (January 18) and the Conversion of St. Paul
(January 25) , and therefore have a symbolic significance.
November 30, 2014—February 7, 2016
Prayer for Christian Unity
Heavenly Father, we come to you, the
Font of Life, to ask that you fill your
Church with Living Water to quench our
thirst on the quest for Christian Unity.
Let our hearts be filled with the gift of
your Son’s love for us. May we find in
your Church the living and abiding
presence of your love and work together
to bring about the desire of your Son,
Our Lord Jesus Christ when he prayed,
“that all may be one.” May the Spirit
never lay dormant within us, but sustain
us on the path of life. This we ask through
Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and
reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy
Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen
Graymoor Ecumenical & Interreligious Institute
Garrison, NY 10524 www.geii.org
January 18, 2015
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PARISH NEWS
Our Stewardship of Sharing
Weekly Offering Report
Weekly Offering Contributions ~ January 2015
First Week Offering
9,261
First Week Electronic Giving (1/1-1/6)
8,062
Second Week Offering
8,122
Second Week Electronic (1/7-1/13)
6,482
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Year to Date Sunday Offering Budget
July 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014
Revenue
$383,644
Budget through December 31
391,420
Over (under) Budget for year
(7,776)
Budgeted Income for January*
$63,411
Amount needed for January offering budget: 31,484
*Budgeted offering income needed to meet monthly budgeted expenses.
Golden Touch Donations 7/1/14-1/13/15
$15,932
Christmas Collection as of 1/13/15
Budgeted amount for Christmas
$32,920
38,000
Church Projects Collection
July 1, 2013 through January 13, 2015
Air Conditioning Goal
Restroom Goal
Parking Lot/Lights
$50,000 Donations
$77,000 Donations
Donations
$25,315
84,068
7,040
Thank you for your continued support of our ministries to the people of God.
ST. PIUS X PARISH SCHOOL
OPEN HOUSES & REGISTRATION
Come celebrate with us!
St. Pius X Catholic Community
60th Anniversary Celebration
Sunday, January 25 - 10 am Mass
St. Pius X Parish School cordially invites
prospective families to visit our school on the
following Open House dates. At our Open Houses,
you will receive a tour of our school, meet our
outstanding teachers and staff and visit the
classrooms. In addition, each family will receive a
packet of information regarding our school, our wide
variety of extra-curricular activities and registration
information.
Celebrant: Auxiliary Bishop Joseph M. Siegel
ALL ARE WELCOME!
PARISHIONERS,
FRIENDS, ALUMNI,
BENEFACTORS
Sunday, January 25, 2015 – 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Monday, January 26, 2015 – 9:30 am to 11:00 am
Tuesday, January 27, 2015 – 9:30 am to 11:00 am
YOU are a part of God’s Ministry at St. Pius X.
YOUR participation enriches our worship.
Join us afterward in the Social Center as we gather for
refreshments, share memories, and enjoy continuing
footage of our “through the years” DVD.
Celebrate God, Recount His Blessings,
Renew Christian Fellowship
Please RSVP to Parish Office
at 630-627-4526.
St. Pius X Parish School offers full day and half day preschool
for three and four year old students. Our unique “flexible”
preschool program allows parents to customize their child’s
preschool schedule. In addition, we have full and half day
kindergarten and two classrooms for each grade level (first
through eighth grade).
Please visit our school website at
www.stpiuslombard.org/school for
additional information.
If you have any questions, please call
630-627-2353 or email
[email protected].
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Ladies’ Dine & Unwind Dinner
This Week’s Calendar of Events
Monday-January 19 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)
Parish Office and School closed
Youth Ministry
6:30 pm
Social Center
Tuesday-January 20
Administration Meeting
1:30 pm
Parish Office
Wednesday-January 21
School Mass
8:30 am
Church
Sacrament meeting-2nd Grade
6:30 pm
Church
Faith Formation Commission
6:30 pm
Mary Room
Council of Catholic Women
7:00 pm
Martha Room
Rosary/Prayer/Benediction
8:00 pm
Prayer Chapel
Thursday-January 22
School Board
7:00 pm
School Library
Sunday-January 25
60th Anniversary Mass/celebration begins with 10 am Mass
Followed by refreshments in the Social Center
Catholic Schools Week Open House 11:30 am —1:30 pm
Ladies—Please join us on February 11th for dinner at the
Wheat Café at the College of DuPage. They have raised the
price, so the dinner will cost $35.00. To help the kitchen staff,
you need to choose your entrée before the dinner night. See
your email for the menu.
We will also have forms to fill out for the Woman of the Year,
so that her name can be announced at the dinner. We have
limited seating (56 women); so get your name on the list NOW!
Youth Group Birthday Party!
On Monday, January 19th, at youth group, from 6:30-8 pm, in
the Social Center, we'll be wrapping presents for the
Humanitarian Service Project, which provides presents to kids
of poverty-level families in DuPage County. Afterwards, we'll
decorate cupcakes and play pinata and pin the tail on the
donkey. Dress code is mismatched clothes. If you would like
to come and help out, we're asking every student that
attends to bring one roll of wrapping paper or
undecorated, baked cupcakes (1 box/ 12 cupcakes).
Hope you can join us.
Winter Jam Concert!
On Friday, January 30th, from 4:30-11:45 pm, the youth group
will be going to the annual Winter Jam Concert. The cost is
only $10. The concert features popular Christian artists such as
Skillet, Jeremy Camp, Newsong, Francesca Battistelli, Building
429, and For King & Country! The cost is only $10. The
concert will be at the Allstate Arena. The cost is only $10.
We'll meet at St. Pius X at 4:30 for carpooling and be back at
the church around 11:45 pm. Did I mention that it's only $10!
Christmas Card Fronts Needed
As you are packing up your Christmas items, please take the
fronts off your Christmas cards and bring them to church.
There is a special box in the Mary Room for them. The cards
will be used to make tags for the 2015 Giving Tree. Thank you
very much!
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LAST CHANCE…
Ticket Sales End Friday, January 23. Do you have your ticket yet?
Black and Gold Gala, Saturday, February 7, 2015 @ The Carlisle, in Lombard, Illinois.
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 raffle opportunities.
Please contact Jen or Ken Law for a ticket order form or contact the school or
parish office. Ticket prices are $70 per ticket.
Questions? Looking for volunteer opportunities to help?
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].
DINING OUT NIGHT
For the benefit of
St. Pius X School
Thursday, January 29, 2015
5-8 pm
Culvers in Lombard
1155 S. Main Street
630-889-1140
Culver’s of Lombard will donate 10% of the sales attributable to St. Pius X School. If
the sales are equal to or greater than 30% or more of the total sales for the hours of the
fundraiser, then Culver’s will donate 10% of all sales!!!!
*Please present flier when ordering or let them know you are with St. Pius X School
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MINISTERIO HISPANO
2.- Discernimiento. Tras la
llamada hay un discernimiento
para aclarar mejor por dónde
tenemos que ir. No es fácil, por
eso necesitamos como Samuel
alguien que nos acompañe.
Bautizos
Samuel fue a ver a Elí. Los dos
1er. Y 3er. Sábado del mes
discípulos acudieron a Juan, que
les mostró a Jesús "que pasaba".
Matrimonios, Visita a los enfermos, Quinceañeras
El paso de Jesús por nuestra
e Intenciones de misa
propia historia personal no es
Favor de hablar a la Rectoría para mas información
fácil de apreciar. Muchos como
Herodes y el joven rico también
Horario de Oficina
se cruzaron con él, pero no fueron capaces de escucharle y de
Miércoles
9:00 am—1:00 pm
seguirle.
Jueves
1:00 pm—4:00 p.m.
Hoy decimos que hay menos vocaciones para la vida religiosa o
Teléfono
630-627-4526 X203
el sacerdocio. Yo creo que Dios sigue llamando, pero no sabemos
Email
[email protected]
escucharle porque hay mucho ruido a nuestro alrededor. Todo lo
relacionado con la vocación necesita de mucha oración, reflexión
JESÚSSIGUELLAMANDO
y consejo. No siempre percibimos la Palabra con claridad. En
toda vocación hay mucho de búsqueda, pero en muchas ocasiones
1.- Llamada. Decimos que la vocación es la respuesta a una
Dios nos da la luz a través de experiencias y de personas que nos
llamada, que el hombre recibe de parte de Dios. Quien toma la
iniciativa es el que llama, el Señor. Esto se observa claramente en iluminan.
la primera lectura donde el "convocado" es un adolescente
3.- Respuesta. Una vez que sentimos con cierta seguridad que
inexperto que vive en una época en que "era rara la palabra de
Dios nos llama entra en juego la respuesta por parte del hombre/
Yahvé". Dios se fijó en un muchacho, no en el sacerdote Elí,
porque Dios prefiere a los pequeños tal como había cantado Ana, mujer. Las respuestas de Samuel y de los dos discípulos fueron
modélicas: "Habla, Señor, que tu siervo escucha", "Fueron,
madre de Samuel.
vieron y se quedaron".
La llamada es pura gracia, don que Dios da. Él se fija en ti y te
¡Qué generosidad y que amor demostraron! No sabían bien lo que
llama por tu nombre como a Samuel. Te está diciendo primero
implicaba su decisión, pero se han dejado seducir, se han
que te ama; después, que cuenta contigo; al fin, pide tu
enamorado de Dios. Andrés, uno de los discípulos comunica su
colaboración para que trabajes por el Reino, que ayudes al
hermano necesitado, que compartas el dolor del que está enfermo alegría a su hermano Simón: "Hemos encontrado al Mesías" y lo
llevó a Jesús.
o excluido, que seas instrumento de paz, que hagas de tu
La felicidad que da el sentir la gracia de la llamada y el vivir de
profesión un servicio, que proclames con tu vida la Buena
Noticia e incluso que lo dejes todo por El. Es hermoso saber que cerca la experiencia de Jesucristo te lleva a comunicarlo.
Dios "te ha soñado" desde el principio de una manera, que espera Nosotros, que seguimos a Jesús, también debemos mostrarlo a los
mucho de ti, pero que respeta tu libertad. El sólo quiere que seas demás, debemos ser "andreses". No tengamos miedo el Señor nos
dará a conocer la misión que nos encomienda, como a Pedro, y
feliz haciendo felices a los demás.
Dios no llama sólo una vez en la vida. Su llamada se mantiene a nos dará la fuerza para realizarla.
lo largo de toda tu vida. Te puede llamar también a través de los
Por José María Martín OSA
hermanos. Son las mediaciones que Dios utiliza para darnos a
conocer su sueño. Hay vocaciones que han nacido y se han
desarrollado a la luz de la realidad que nos interpela y del
ejemplo de personas cercanas cuya vida "nos edifica". Ese, al
menos, fue mi caso. Pero sólo oye la voz aquel que está atento, o
que busca como los dos discípulos. Es entonces cuando Dios te
dice "Ven y verás". Ellos fueron y vieron donde vivía y se
quedaron con él. Fueron unos privilegiados. San Agustín
sospecha que la experiencia tuvo que ser maravillosa: "¡Qué día
tan feliz y qué noche deliciosa pasaron!, ¿quién podrá decirnos lo
que oyeron de boca del Señor? Edifiquemos y levantemos
también nosotros una casa en nuestro corazón a donde venga él a
hablar con nosotros y a enseñarnos".
Misa en Español
Sacerdote
Coordinadora de Ministerio Hispano
Coordinador Educación Religiosa
Sábado 7:00 pm
Fernando Cuevas
Laura Mora
Abraham Rodríguez
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DEANERY AND DIOCESAN NEWS
Navajo Mission to Chinle, Arizona — Information Meeting for Navajo Mission
The Joliet Diocese—Partnership in Mission is planning its next
Navajo Construction Mission to Chinle, Arizona. The mission
will leave on June 6 and return June 19, 2015.
Further information can be found at
www.dioceseofjoliet.org/missions or call 815-221-6256,
email: [email protected].
This will be a construction mission. We invite men and women
who would like to assist local people in building projects for the
poor. No special construction skills are necessary, just willing
hands and a warm heart.
You can also contact
Deacon Larry Lissak at
630-629-9234 or
[email protected].
An information meeting will be held January 21 from 7-9 pm at
the Bishop Blanchette Catholic Center, 16555 Weber Road,
Crest Hill, IL 60403. Interested persons are invited to attend.
Communications from the Bishop
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
The family around the world today faces tremendous challenges.
In Latin America, where Christian values remain important,
many families are wounded by hostility from the surrounding
environment and by broken relationships within the family. Yet
throughout the hemisphere, the Church continues to point the
way to Christ as the source of hope and healing within the family
and in society. Many family and catechetical ministry projects
funded by the Collection for the Church in Latin America offer
families and communities a way to strengthen, affirm, and
celebrate their life together in faith, offering a different and
hopeful vision of relationships with one another and with God.
increased focus on family ministry, supporting ninety-eight
communities with existing programs. Monthly, one-day meetings
are held with the communities, which include workshops,
interactive exercises, and best practices for family ministry. The
project also promotes the Rosary and prepared people for both
the National Day of Families held in May and the Annual
Diocesan Gathering of Families held in June of 2014. In addition
to the monthly meetings, a separate retreat was held for the
facilitators of the groups that work with young couples.
Our Diocese will take up this collection the weekend of
January 24-25, 2015. Please be generous in this collection and
take this opportunity to share your faith with families in Latin
America and the Caribbean. Your support will truly make a
difference. Thank you and God bless you.
In Cuba, migration and economic pressures are only a few of the
many internal and external circumstances that pose threats to
Catholic families, as they strive to practice and share their faith.
Most Reverend R. Daniel Conlon
A grant requested by the Archdiocese of Havana is addressing
Bishop of Joliet
these challenges by forming family pastoral ministers who are
helping nourish families, so they can live an authentic, integrated
experience of faith at home and in the wider community.
Through this project, the Archdiocese of Havana placed an
THE 2015 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES ANNUAL APPEAL IS UNDERWAY
“EXTENDING GOD’S MERCY”
The 2015 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal begins with a mailing that many of our parishioners have received or will soon
receive. This is a mailing from Bishop Conlon asking for a pledge to the 2015 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal.
The Appeal not only funds many of the operations of the diocese, it funds services that are of great help to the ministries here in
our parish. This year, the theme of the Appeal is “Extending God’s Mercy.” The greatest act of God's Mercy toward humankind
was to send His Son. People lost the way to God, the truth about God and a life in God by our own fault. Jesus came to give us the
Way, the Truth and a new Life. Jesus taught us to be MERCIFUL as His Father is MERCIFUL. (Luke: 6:36)
How do we acknowledge God’s mercy and show Him our gratitude? One way that we can show our gratitude is by giving back to
God the gifts He shared with us. We can support our parish, our diocese and the Church throughout the world with gifts of time,
talent and treasure. The gifts we give enable ministries, education, and services that touch thousands of lives.
With your financial support, we can exceed our goal. When we exceed our goal in paid pledges, we will receive 65% of the
amount over goal for use in our parish. Please answer Bishop Conlon’s request and make a generous pledge. All pledges can be
paid in 10 installments. Thank you in advance for your support.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Serra Club Mass & Dinner
Pro-Life Event
Serra Club invites you to join them at St. Petronille
The SERRA CLUB OF DUPAGE invites you to join them on
Monday, January 19 at St Petronille Parish, 420 Glenwood,
Glen Ellyn. The evening will begin at 6 pm with Rosary and
Mass in the Church which will be celebrated by
Father Herb Essig, Serra’s new chaplain. Dinner will follow in
the Parish Center.
Peter Infanger will be the Guest Speaker at the dinner. In
2013, when Peter’s wife of 34 years died suddenly from breast
cancer, Peter recalls that he did a lot of soul searching,
“reflecting on why am I here, where am I going, and what does
God want me to do. A spiritual friend from church asked if I
had considered becoming a priest.” Peter is now attending
Mundelein Seminary studying Pre-Theology I.
To find out more about SERRA or to make a reservation for
the dinner, please contact John Matyasik:
[email protected] or 630-947-5672.
Please join us for an Evening of Prayer for the Protection of
the Unborn on Thursday, January 22, at Immaculate
Conception Church (134 Arthur St., Elmhurst) to commemorate
the 42nd Anniversary of the Roe v Wade Supreme Court
Abortion Case in solidarity with the March for Life 2015. The
sacrifice of the Holy Mass beginning at 7:00 pm will be
celebrated by Rev. Jan Krutewicz, Parochial Vicar of Visitation
Parish. Priests and deacons are welcome, but please bring a
white stole and RSVP. The schedule is as follows:
6:30 pm—Pro-Life Rosary
7 pm —Holy Mass
8:00 – 9:15 pm—The 40 Film in the
Agnesian Room of the Parish Center
The 40 Film, a 62 minute documentary, is the definitive film
about the aftermath of legalized abortion over the last 40 years.
It is the premiere film for educating youth about abortion. The
film, directed and produced by John Morales, addresses some of
the strongest arguments for the pro-choice position, and
provides heartfelt testimonies from post-abortive women and
men. The film captures the impact of abortion on women, men,
families and society in an exquisite encounter with human
dignity. It also showcases the annual March for Life and the
youth as the generation that will end abortion. To watch the
trailer: www.the40film.com.
Knights of Columbus
Basketball Free Throw Contest
For Boys and Girls ages 9—14
When: Saturday, January 24 (Sign up from 6:15—6:45 pm)
Contest 7:00 pm—8:30 pm. (Parental consent will be required
to participate in the event.)
Where: Sacred Heart Parish Gym—114 S. Elizabeth St.,
Lombard. Prizes will be awarded. Pizza & refreshments.
Questions? Contact Albert Treado at [email protected]
or 630-450-0057.
Sponsored by: Christ the King Council and
Father Boecker Council
Snacks and refreshments will be served. All are invited. Bring
the entire family. Please contact Mary Kay at
[email protected] with any questions or
call 630-279-5825.
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