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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: 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. 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.
Pregnant? Confused? Need Help? Please call
Woman’s Choice Services at 630-261-9221.
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
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
January 25-The Conversion
of Saint Paul the Apostle
Acts 22:3-16 or 9:1-22; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Mk 16:15-18
8:30 am
Anne Marie Guertin by family
Tuesday
January 26-Saints Timothy and Titus
2 Tm 1:1-18 or 9:1-22; Ps 24:7-10; Mk 3:31-35
8:30 am
Charles Ferrence & John Lesko families
by Temborius family
Wednesday January 27-Saint Angela Merici
2 Sm 7:4-17; Ps 89:4-5, 27-30; Mk 4:1-20
8:30 am
Violet Paddock by Virginia Jablonsky
Thursday January 28-Saint Thomas Aquinas
2 Sm 7:18-19, 24-29; Ps 132:1-5, 11-14; Mk 4:21-25
8:30 am
Tom O’Brill by John & Barb Amidei
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Vigil— Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:00 pm
John Clancy by Al & Mary Ann Wright
7:00 pm
Misa en español
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
Friday
January 29-Weekday
2 Sm 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17; Ps 51:3-7, 10-11; Mk 4:26-34
8:30 am
Alice Ann Kendall by Joan D’Alexander
Saturday January 30
2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17; Ps 51:12-17; Mk 4:35-41
3:30-4:30 pm Reconciliation
Estelle Soger
Linda Chan
Michelle LoCoco
John Chan
Ceil D’Acquisto
Carol Gawenda
Reflecting on God’s Word
Picture this. The whole town is gathered at the public square.
Standing. Listening. The terms of the covenant – the loyal
relationship between God and the People of God – is read
aloud. Each of us is in that crowd. Each of us is part of that
body. And no part of that body is unimportant – for we are the
Body of Christ.
Who in this Body has nothing prepared and needs festive
food and drink?
Sunday
January 31
Jer 1:4-5, 17-19; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; 1 Cor 12:31 -- 13:13;
Lk 4:21-30
7:30 am
Robert Faber
St. Pius X Parish Family
9:30 am
Patrick Bennett by Sperlik & Grimaldi Families
11:30 am
John Wilson by Palasek Family
Who in this Body is captive and needs to be unbound?
Who in this Body is poor and needs glad tidings, Good
News?
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:
Lynn Carrigan
Mark Furjanic
Janice Rowe
Jean Corso
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Baby Logan Groenendyk
Elizabeth McNicholas
Paul Pignatelli
Marita Hooper
Baby Elliott Grance
Light Our Way
Lighthouse CD Spotlight
o
Pray. Pray to the Holy Spirit. Pray that He will give you
the courage to share your Faith and the wisdom to choose
your words carefully and profitably.
o You don't have to know everything right now! Just learn
a little bit more about your Faith each and every day.
Read Scripture. Read the Catechism. Listen to apologetics
tapes. Read books on or by the Saints. Learn a little bit at
a time.
o Always view a question about your Faith, or even an
attack on your Faith, as an opportunity - an opportunity to
share the truth. Stay calm and stay determined to bring
light into darkness.
o Don't get frustrated. Quite often Catholics get frustrated
by what I call the doctrinal dance...you get asked about
Purgatory, Mary, the Pope, the Sacraments all in rapid fire
succession. Before you can answer one question, you're
asked another. Just keep firmly, but gently, guiding the
discussion back to one topic until you've said all you want
to say...then move on.
o Very, very important! Never be afraid to say, "I don't
know," when asked a question about your Faith. Don't try
to "wing it." However, always follow, "I don't know,"
with, "But, I will find out and get back to you." And
make sure you do!
http://www.biblechristiansociety.com/apologetics/
two_minute#3
Year of Consecrated Life
Prayer for the Year of Consecrated Life
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, for ever and
ever. Amen.
Discipline That Lasts a Lifetime
Dr. Ray is a psychologist, radio talk show host, husband, and a
father to 10 adopted children. He explains that what is needed
to raise well-adjusted
children who are
prepared to succeed in
life in today's
challenging
environment is
uncommonly good
parenting. He draws
from his wealth of
knowledge and
experience to discuss,
with wisdom and
humor, practical ways
to succeed in this
God-given calling.
CD’s are available in the Gathering Space for $3.00 each.
Jubilee Year of Mercy
“The practice of pilgrimage has a special place in the Holy
Year, because it represents the journey each
of us makes in this life. Life itself is a
pilgrimage, and the human being is a viator,
a pilgrim traveling along the road, making
his way to the desired destination. Similarly,
to reach the Holy Door in Rome or in any
other place in the world, everyone, each
according to his or her ability, will have to
make a pilgrimage. This will be a sign that
mercy is also a goal to reach and requires
dedication and sacrifice. May pilgrimage be
an impetus to conversion: by crossing the
threshold of the Holy Door, we will find the strength to
embrace God's mercy and dedicate ourselves to being merciful
with others as the Father has been with us."
— Pope Francis
Celebrate the Jubilee Year of Mercy with a great new app
from Our Sunday Visitor! 365 Days to Mercy is designed to
accompany you on your spiritual journey during the Jubilee
Year of Mercy proclaimed by Pope Francis. The official
Year of Mercy is December 8, 2015 through November 20,
2016. The app includes daily reflections on mercy, everyday
Scripture reflections, Pope Francis’ tweets, the Divine Mercy
Chaplet and Novena, and lots more. Go to your app store and
search “365 Days to Mercy” and install it today! Go to
OSV.com/YOM to learn more.
November 30, 2014—February 7, 2016
January 24, 2016
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PARISH NEWS
Our Stewardship of Sharing
Weekly Offering Report
Weekly Offering Contributions-January 2016
First Week Offering
10,481
Electronic Giving (1/1-1/5)
5,875
Second Week Offering
7,916
Electronic Giving (1/6-1/12)
6,433
Third Week Offering
7,715
Electronic Giving (1/13-1/19)
3,304
Budget Income for January*
60,000
Amount needed for January Offering Budget $18,276
*Budgeted offering income needed to meet monthly budgeted expenses
Golden Touch Donations 7/1/15-1/19/16
$15,891
Christmas Collection thru 1/19/2016
$33,635
Budgeted Amount
$34,000
You can still make a Christmas Donation. Offerings can be
made through our online giving program, in the collection
basket, or through the U.S. Mail.
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Year to Date Sunday Offering Budget
July 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015
Revenue
$374,931
Budget
378,097
Over (under) Budget for year
(3,166)
Church Projects Collection
July 1, 2015 through January 19, 2016
Air Conditioning
$36,722
Lot Lights
2,061
Thank you for your continued support of our
ministries to the people of God.
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This Week’s Calendar of Events
Elizabeth Ministry Bake Sale
Tuesday-January 26
Parish Pastoral Council
7:00 pm
Parish Office
Wednesday-January 27
Grade School Mass
8:30 am
Church
Confirmation Candidates
7:00 pm
Church
Rosary/Prayer/Benediction
8:00 pm
Prayer Chapel
Sunday-January 31
Catholic Schools Week begins with 11:30 am Mass
Open House immediately following Mass
Saturday/Sunday after Masses
Elizabeth Ministry Bake Sale
The Elizabeth Ministry
Annual Bake Sale
January 30 & 31
We Need Your Help!
The Elizabeth Ministry is having its Annual
Bake Sale the weekend of January 30/31
after all Masses. To make this a successful
event, we are asking for both parish and school support. This
major fundraiser supports our Elizabeth Ministry outreach and
many programs including celebration gift bags for new baby/
baptism and pregnancy. Won’t you please consider making a
batch of cookies or a cake to help support the ministry we do?
Baked goods can be dropped off between 2:30 pm and 5 pm on
Saturday, January 30 in the Shepherds’ Hall at tables provided.
The bake sale committee will take care of the pricing. We are
hoping for many bakers! We greatly appreciate your response
and support. To sign up to bake or if you have any
questions, please call Karen Williams at
630-301-0352 or email at [email protected].
St. Pius X Youth Ministry
Winter Jam Concert
On Friday, January 29, from 4:30-11:45 pm, the youth group
will be going to the annual Winter Jam Concert at the Allstate
Arena. The cost is only $10. The concert features popular
Christian artists such as For King & Country, Matthew West,
Crowder, Lauren Daigle, Red, and Sidewalk Prophets! 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!
St. Pius X Parish School
Open Houses for
Prospective Families
Sunday, January 31 from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Monday, February 1, and Tuesday, February 2
9:00 am to 11:00 am
DuPage P.A.D.S.
P.A.D.S. (Public Action to Deliver Shelter) is back at the site in
Hinsdale. St. Pius X will provide for the THIRD Friday of the
month from October 2015 through April 2016. We are also
responsible for Saturday breakfast.
This site is a family site with some singles from the main
Friday site. The kitchen is small and clients stay in several
rooms. To assist in the upcoming months, St. Pius X needs
either 2-3 families or 1 group to provide and serve dinner on
the 3rd Friday and another 1-2 families or 1 group to provide
and serve breakfast the following morning.
Meet our teachers and principal.
Take a tour of our outstanding facilities.
Full-day and half-day preschool and kindergarten.
Extended care available for before and after school.
Sports, Clubs, Student Council, and much more!
Come see the St. Pius X Difference!
Call 630-627-2353 to make a tour reservation.
Visit us online at www.stpiuslombard.org/school
for additional information.
WE NEED YOUR ASSISTANCE
FOR THESE OPENINGS
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 19 - DINNER
SATURDAY MARCH 19 – BREAKFAST
FRIDAY APRIL 15 – DINNER
SATURDAY APRIL 16 - BREAKFAST
Contact Deacon Larry at 630-629-9234 till 10 pm
++ Great Opportunity for Confirmation or Service Hours ++
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St. Pius X Council of Catholic Women
Parish Mission—Save the Dates!
Woman of the Year 2016 Nominations
St. Pius X Catholic Community is pleased to
announce that Dr. Mary Amore, Executive
Director of Mayslake Ministries, will be the
presenter for our Lenten Parish Mission.
The dates for the mission will be Sunday,
February 28 through Tuesday, March 1.
Mary will help you explore your spiritual
journey in this Year of Mercy through the
writings of Pope Francis. Please save the
dates! More details to follow.
It is time once again to nominate the woman you feel should be
our 2016 Woman of the Year. The nominee must be someone
who is active in the Council of Catholic Women and has not
previously received the award. Nomination slips will be
available the weekends of January 30/31 and February 6/7 after
the weekend Masses – at the table in Shepherds’ Hall, where
you can also sign up to attend Dine and Unwind. If you have
any questions, please contact Carol at 630-495-2647.
Thank you.
St. Joseph Table 2016
The St. Pius X Catholic Community will once
again be hosting a
St. Joseph’s Table Pot Luck
in the Social Center
Sunday, March 13, 2016
Immediately Following 11:30 AM Mass
Serving 1:00 to 3:00 PM
St. Vincent de Paul Clothing Drive
Our parish is holding a drive for clothing and household items.
The St. Vincent DePaul Society is in need of all types of
clothing, shoes, linens, blankets, coats, kitchen items, and
household items.
Donations benefit St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
We are looking for people who are willing to chair or serve on
the following committees:
Food/Beverage Donations
Raffle Donations
Set-Up/Clean-Up Committee
Kitchen Coordinators
Volunteer Coordinator
If you would like to volunteer, you may contact Leanne
Newman at [email protected] or 630-638-8509.
Thank you for considering this request for your assistance in
keeping this tradition alive in our parish community!
Please pack all fragile items carefully to avoid breakage.
For furniture pickup, please call 630-231-4658. The Society will
send a truck to your home for large items. Receipts
acknowledging your dona ons are given. Thank you for
helping us to help people.
Volunteers are needed to help distribute dona on bags a er
the Masses the weekend of February 27/28 and also help at
the truck on dona on weekend. If you or your parish group
would like to volunteer on the clothing drive effort, please
contact Wally Newman at 630-815-9434 or
[email protected]
“hugs with blessings”
Shawls and blankets are now available
for our parish members who would be
comforted to know that our ministry is
sending prayers their way in difficult
times. If you know someone who would
appreciate our prayers, please fill out a
request form (located on the pamphlet
wall near the Mary room) and drop off at
the parish office: Attention — Prayer Shawl Ministry.
There is no cost for a shawl or blanket. They are freely given
in love, but donations for the purchase of yarn are appreciated.
Questions? contact Maria Wachholz [email protected]
St. Vincent de Paul’s truck will be in our parking lot, east of the
Social Center the weekend of March 5/6 to receive
your dona ons. SVDP volunteers will be there to help load
your items onto the truck a er all Masses.
Collection for the Church in Latin America
Thank you for your generous donations to the Collection for
the Church in Latin America. Your support helps ensure that
people have adequate catechesis, marriage and family life
programs, and strong religious and seminarian formation
among other programs. Thank you for taking this opportunity
to share your faith. To
learn more about how
your donations are
making a difference,
please visit
www.usccb.org/latinamerica.
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MINISTERIO HISPANO
Misa en Español
Sábado 7:00 pm
Sacerdote
Firmo Mantovani, CS
Coordinadora de Ministerio Hispano Laura Mora
Coordinador Educación Religiosa
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
9:00 am—1:00 pm
Jueves
12:30 pm—4:00 pm
Teléfono
630-627-4526 X203
Email
[email protected]
Fecha
1/30
Ministros de
Eucaristía
Veronica O.
Miguel L.
Abraham R.
Isabel R.
Acólitos
Emmanuel G.
Alan A.
Jonathan C.
David G.
PALABRA DE VIDA
1.- Celebrar y vivir la Palabra de Dios. Llama la atención la
forma en que el pueblo celebra la presentación del Libro de la
Ley en tiempos del profeta-sacerdote Esdras y del gobernador
Nehemías. Esdras concluye la proclamación de la Ley con una
alabanza al Señor, y todo el pueblo responde con una aclamación
y un asentimiento a la voluntad del Señor, alzando las manos y
diciendo amén, amén. Es la renovación de la Alianza: Dios da su
palabra y el pueblo se compromete a cumplirla. Su futuro
depende de que así sea. Esdras y Nehemías animan al pueblo para
que no se aflija y se alegre en el Señor. Porque el Señor es la
fortaleza de Israel. La palabra proclamada ante el pueblo y
aceptada por el pueblo, comentada después e interiorizada por
cada uno, lleva a la responsabilidad y a la conversión de todos.
Los que han participado de una misma palabra, tomarán parte
también en un mismo banquete para celebra la fiesta de la
reconciliación. Nadie debe quedar al margen de esta fiesta, y
menos aquellos que no tienen nada que llevarse a la boca, los
pobres de Yavé. La reconciliación con Dios y la aceptación de su
voluntad implica necesariamente la reconciliación entre los
hombres y la acogida a los pobres a los que ama el Señor. Cada
domingo lo que escuchamos en las lecturas debería ser "palabra
de vida", de tal manera que, al escuchar lo que Dios nos dice,
intentemos llevarlo a la práctica durante toda la semana.
2.- «Destinados a proclamar las grandezas del Señor» (1 Pe
2,9). La pluralidad de miembros en la Iglesia es la pluralidad de
miembros incorporados a Cristo. La Iglesia sólo es cuerpo en la
medida que es cuerpo de Cristo. De él recibe la Iglesia su unidad
y su pluralidad. Porque él es el principio rector y organizador, la
plenitud de la que participan todos los miembros, cada uno según
su carisma. Por lo tanto, la unidad de la Iglesia no es el resultado
de un convenio entre sus miembros, sino más bien la
consecuencia de la incorporación de estos miembros a Cristo y
por Cristo. De ahí se sigue el imperativo ético de permanecer
unidos cuantos se confiesan cristianos. Si todos los cristianos son
miembros de un mismo cuerpo, esto significa: que en la Iglesia
no hay miembros pasivos, que en la Iglesia cada uno tiene su
función y su carisma; que todos son solidarios y nadie puede ser
cristiano individualmente; que las diferencias que nos separan en
el mundo quedan superadas en Cristo.
3.- Como cada mes de enero, entre los días 18 y 25, se
desarrolla en todas las iglesias cristianas la Semana de
Oración por la Unidad de los Cristianos, que en esta ocasión
tiene por lema «Destinados a proclamar las grandezas del
Señor» (1 Pe 2,9). El Papa Francisco ha hablado frecuentemente
sobre el ecumenismo de la sangre que une hoy a los cristianos,
del sufrimiento que nos une “contentos de haber merecido aquel
ultraje por el Nombre” (cfr. Hch 5,41). El que persigue hoy día a
los cristianos, el que nos unge con el martirio, sabe que los
cristianos son discípulos de Cristo: ¡que son uno, que son
hermanos! No le interesa si son evangélicos, ortodoxos,
luteranos, católicos, apostólicos… ¡no le interesa! Son cristianos.
4.- Hoy y no mañana. Dice el Evangelio de Lucas: “Hoy se
cumple esta Escritura”. Jesús volvió a su pueblo, Nazaret,
enseñaba en la sinagoga y aquel día abrió el libro e hizo la lectura
del profeta Isaías. Todos tenían los ojos fijos en él. Terminada la
lectura dijo: "Hoy se cumplen estas profecías que acaban de
escuchar". Jesús no vino a leer la Biblia. Vino a cumplirla. Un
hoy que hace referencia a la actualidad, a nuestra situación
personal y comunitaria: "hoy se cumple esta Escritura"; “hoy ha
nacido el salvador"; “hoy estarás conmigo en el paraíso". Hoy
debe cumplirse lo que es la Buena Noticia. El cristiano vive
siempre en el hoy de Dios siempre presente, siempre
buscándonos, siempre amnistiándonos. La palabra y los actos no
deben presentar ruptura. Este hoy del que nos habla el Evangelio,
nos sigue cuestionando. Si bien es cierto que la liberación de
Jesús tiene un matiz de interioridad y afecta al corazón mismo de
la persona, también es cierto que esa liberación tiene un marcado
acento social, que realiza y quiere hacer presente el Reino de
Dios; negarlo sería negar prácticamente todo el Evangelio. Hoy,
también para nosotros, puede ser ese gran día si la Palabra de
Dios que has escuchado comienza a ser viva y eficaz, porque es
espíritu y vida.
Por José María Martín OSA
Nuevo CD Este Mes!
Filosofia De La Vida
El Padre Rivas nos comunica el propósito de la vida, con las
palabras del Arzobispo Fulton Sheen. Aprendemos como es
imposible ser felices en esta vida si no seguimos el Mandamiento
Nuevo: Amarás a tu prójimo como a ti mismo. Después,
entramos en el tema de la consciencia y como nos ayuda a
permanecer en el recto camino
hacia el último fin para lo que
fuimos creados, Dios. Padre
Juan Rivas traduciendo
Arzobispo Sheen.
Este CD se encuentra
disponible en la entrada de la
Iglesia el costo es de $3.00
cada uno.
January 24, 2016
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DEANERY AND DIOCESAN NEWS
2016 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal
“Chosen by God’s Grace”
Bishop Conlon’s mailing asking for a pledge to the 2016 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal
(CMAA) is in the hands of many of our parishioners. If you have received the mailing, please
respond as soon as possible. If you have not received it, please contact the Diocesan Development
Office at 815-838-8515.
This year, the theme of the Appeal is “Chosen by God’s Grace.” Can you imagine anything more
precious? How did you feel when you were chosen to be on a team? Picked for a lead part in a play?
Pretty special, I would imagine. Greater than anything you have or ever will be chosen for, God has
chosen you to join Him and fulfill the plan He has uniquely created for you.
How do we acknowledge God’s grace and show Him our gratitude? One way is to give 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 CMAA funds the mission and ministries of our diocese. It also funds services that are of great
help to the ministries here in our parish. Please answer the bishop’s request and make a generous
pledge. All pledges can be paid in ten (10) installments. Thank you in advance for your support.
Job Opportunity
Part Time Administrative Assistant/Bulletin Editor
Ss. Peter and Paul Parish is seeking to hire a Part Time
Administrative Assistant/Bulletin Editor. This position is
responsible to provide administrative and other office and
publishing services at the direction of the office manager for
programs and activities within the parish. This includes
answering the telephone and addressing whatever needs arise,
greeting parishioners and others at the window; composing the
Sunday bulletin; and other duties as assigned by the office
manager. To view a full job description visit
www.dioceseofjoliet.org/hr/ under Employment list of
positions. To apply for this position please send a cover letter
and resume along with salary requirements to:
[email protected].
Catholic Relief Services
Meet Thomas Awiapo of CRS Ghana
January 26 — 7 pm to 8:45 pm
Blanchette Catholic Center, 16555 Weber Rd, Crest Hill
Orphaned before the age of ten, Thomas survived poverty and
hunger in a small village in Ghana with the help of a CRS
Food for Education program. Now, Thomas works for CRS,
training community leaders in his home country—and
traveling through the United States sharing his story. The
event is sponsored by the Justice and Peace Ministry and
Catholic Relief Services. For questions/registration:
Kayla 815-221-6251 or [email protected]. No cost
for the event.
Catholic Education Foundation
Scout Day of Reflection
The Diocese of Joliet will hold their annual Scout Day of
Reflection Retreat – I on Saturday, February 20, 2016, at the
Cathedral of St. Raymond in Joliet. The retreat will start at
9 am and end at 1 pm and is open to Boys and Girls alike.
This year there will be TWO separate sessions this year, one
for Older scouts (grade 6+) and one for Younger scouts
(grades 1-5). The event is for ALL Scouts (male or female)
in 1st grade or older. For further information, registration, &
permission forms please visit: www.dioceseofjoliet.org/
scouting/sectioncontent.php?secid=6 .
SURVEY TO MEET NEEDS OF CHILDREN AGES 3 -14
The Catholic Education Foundation and Catholic Schools
Office have formed a task force to begin the implementation of
programs and resources that meet the needs of ALL students
ages 3 through 14 throughout the Diocese of Joliet. Parishioner
feedback is critical to proceed! Please complete the survey
online (copy/paste link below) BY FRIDAY, JANUARY 29.
(in English): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TNVYQQH
(in Spanish): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CQ66WG5
We VERY MUCH appreciate hearing your opinions and input
regarding this vital ministry as a formal beginning of this
process. Please complete the survey by January 29. For further
information, contact the CEF or Diocesan Schools Office at
815-221-6127 or [email protected].
www.stpiuslombard.org
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Marriage Prep Workshop
February 20, 2016
8:00 am — 5:00 pm
Cost $50 per couple.
The University of St. Francis Department of Music and
Performing Arts will host vocalist Jeff Ray and accompanist
Victor Moreno on Sunday, January 31 at 3 pm in the
Sexton Auditorium.
Baritone Jeffrey Ray is an alum of the Lyric Opera Center
for American Artists. He has performed in operatic and
concert halls throughout the United States and Europe.
Highlights from his career have been his numerous
performances with Lyric Opera of Chicago and Berlin’s
Deutche Oper. Ray serves adjunctly on the voice faculties at
DePaul University, the University of Chicago and the
University of St. Francis where he has taught since 2003. He
is sought after both as a recitalist and clinician. He has been
heard Live from the Levin Studio on WFMT in a program
celebrating Franz Liszt’s 200th birthday.
His accompanist, Victor Moreno, is a Panamanian pianist,
born in Chile. He studied economics and piano performance
in Panama where he also was professor at the National
Institute of Music and the French School of Panama Paul
Gauguin.
Hosted by St. Alexander Parish
300 S. Cornell Avenue
Villa Park, IL 60181
Seniors Invited to Defer Property Taxes for
2015 Real Estate Taxes
Qualified senior citizens aged 65 years and older are invited to
apply for the Senior Citizens’ Real Estate Tax Deferral
Program offered by the State of Illinois through the DuPage
County Treasurer’s office. This program allows qualified
senior citizens to defer up to $5,000 of their current property
tax amount. The deferral is treated as a loan and accrues 6
percent simple interest until the amount is either paid back or
the property is sold. To qualify, the senior citizen’s household
income cannot exceed $55,000. Additionally, the property
must be used exclusively for the owner’s primary residence.
USF is looking forward to hosting both of these talented
performers to lead off an exciting spring line-up. Admission
to this event is $10 for adults, alumni, seniors and non-USF
students is $7 and students and staff of the university are
free. To purchase tickets please visit
stfrancis.edu/music-at-moser.
The application period closes March 1, 2016. You may either
call the DuPage County Treasurer’s Office at 630-407-5900 or
go online at treasurer.dupageco.org for more information.
Gwen Henry, Treasurer
For information, call 800-735-7500 or visit stfrancis.edu.
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