Immaculate Conception Parish Bulletin

Immaculate Conception Parish Bulletin
Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 16, 2014
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
If you are new to our church or just visiting, please stop and introduce yourself. We
are pleased to have you share in this celebration of the Eucharist. If you do not have
a church home, or your church is not a home to you, we invite you to become part of
our parish family. We are so glad you’re here and hope you will come back again for
Mass or become a parishioner.
MASS SCHEDULE
Parish Information
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Calendar
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Today’s Readings &
Readings for the Week
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Mass Intentions
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Prayer Intentions
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Coming Events
6&7
Stewardship Renewal
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Grade School
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High School
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Religious Education
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Youth Ministry
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Volunteer Opportunities
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Adult Faith
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Year of Mary
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Christian Service
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PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
We the people of Immaculate Conception Parish are Christians who worship and glorify
God as a sign of our faith. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we proclaim our faith to the
world through prayer, education, concern, and service to our community. By participating in
the sacraments and giving of our time, talent and treasure, we help to make Christ present
and share God’s love in our community and the world around us.
Weekly Sharing
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Lector Schedule
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Respect Life
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IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PARISH
134 Arthur St.
Please visit our website at
Elmhurst, IL 60126
www.icelmhurst.org
Parish Office: (630 530-8515
Fax: (630) 530-9346
Catholic Charities
815 730-4891
or 800 240-7011
Parish Office Hours: Monday—Thursday 8:30 a.m. ~ 4:30 p.m. Friday: 8:30 a.m. ~ 3:00 p.m.
Phone: 530-8515 Fax: 530-9346
Website: www.icelmhurst.org
NEW PARISHIONERS, WELCOME!
Please click on “New to IC?” on our parish website homepage or call the 530-8515 for more information.
BAPTISMS:
Please call Linda Grisolia for information (530-8991).
MARRIAGES:
Please call Linda Grisolia at least 6 months in advance (530-8991).
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION:
Monday-Friday By Appointment Only;
Saturday: 4:00-4:45PM Chapel
Beginning Saturday, November
22, Saturday afternoon
Reconciliation will be held in
the Church for the months of
November, December, January
and February.
Bulletin submissions due at the rectory or e-mailed to [email protected]
Friday 12:00 Noon, nine (9) days prior to bulletin date. Special Early Deadlines may apply.
To reserve a room in one of our campus buildings, please email [email protected].
Thank You!
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Weekly Calendar
Daily Masses are celebrated in the Church Monday through Friday at 6:15 am and 7:30 am. and on Saturday at 8:00 am.
Monday, November 17
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
Reconciliation Parent Meeting
Worship Commission Meeting
Tuesday, November 18
8:00 am-9:00 am
9:00 am
10:00 am
12:00 pm
3:15 pm-5:30 pm
7:00 pm
Lectio Divina
Resource Room
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Marian Room
Pastoral Staff Meeting
Resource Room
EARLY DISMISSAL FOR ICCP—FACULTY INSTITUTE
Thanksgiving Tag Stringing
Marian Room
Reconciliation Parent Meeting
Church
Wednesday, November 19
9:30 am
5:10 pm
6:15 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
Bible Study
Religious Education Classes
RCIC
CCW Meeting
GS Athletic Board Meeting
Planning for ICCP & Beyond
Resource Room
GS/HS
Resource Room
Marian Room
Agnesian Room
Marian Room
Thursday, November 20
3:15pm-5:30 pm
3:30 pm -4:15 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
Thanksgiving Tag Stringing
Parish Children’s Choir Rehearsal
Parish Choir Rehearsal
Women’s CRHP
RE Advisory Board
Marian Room
Chapel
Chapel
Marian Room
Resource Room
Friday, November 21
8:15 am
Grade School Mass
Church
Saturday, November 22
8:00 am
8:00 am
8:30 am
4:00 pm
4:00-4:45 pm
5:15 pm
6:30 pm –10:00 pm
Mass
RCIA Advent Retreat
Bible Study
Parish Children’s Choir Rehearsal
Reconciliation
Mass
Jr High Trivia Night
Church
Christian Ministry Room
Resource Room
Church
Chapel
Chapel
ICCP Classrooms
Sunday, November 23
7:30 am
8:30 am
9:00 am
10:15 am
11:30 am
1:00 pm
5:15 pm
Church
Resource Room
Mass
Church
RCIA
Christian Ministry Room
Mass
Chapel/Children’s Church
Spiritual Classics
Media Center
Mass
Chapel
Baptism
Church
Mass
Chapel
Thanksgiving Outreach and Food Collection This Weekend
Invest In Your World - Shop Fair Trade
Our Fair Trade artisan’s market is coming on Sunday, December 7 from 8:00AM –
3:00PM in MPH. Discover intr iguing gifts and home decor handcr afted by skilled
artisans from over fifteen developing countries at our third annual Fair Trade Market.
There are gifts for everyone - jewelry, clothing, toys and musical instruments, baskets,
decorative gifts for your home, stationary, bathroom accessories, ornaments, creches,
coffee, chocolate and much more.
Your purchases mean fair wages and continuing work for artisans around the world,
enabling them to dream and plan for a better future, helping pay for food, education, health care and education
for their families. Support fair trade – where your purchase makes a world of difference.
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W or s h ip
Welcome to the Word
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — The woman who fears the LORD is to
be praised (Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31).
Psalm — Blessed are those who fear the Lord
(Psalm 128).
Second Reading — Brothers and sisters, you are
children of the light (1 Thessalonians 5:1-6).
Gospel — Since you were faithful in small matters, I
will give you great responsibilities (Matthew 25:14-30
[14-15, 19-21]).
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for
Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in
the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Rv 1:1-4; 2:1-5; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 18:35-43
Tuesday:
Rv 3:1-6, 14-22; Ps 15:2-5; Lk 19:1-10, or,
(for the memorial of the Dedication)
Acts 28:11-16, 30-31; Ps 98:1-6; Mt 14:22-33
Wednesday: Rv 4:1-11; Ps 150:1b-6; Lk 19:11-28
Thursday: Rv 5:1-10; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Lk 19:41-44
Friday:
Rv 10:8-11; Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131;
Lk 19:45-48
Saturday: Rv 11:4-12; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10; Lk 20:27-40
Sunday:
Ez 34:11-12, 15-17; Ps 23:1-3, 5-6;
1 Cor 15:20-26, 28; Mt 25:31-46
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sunday:
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Monday: St. Elizabeth of Hungary
Tuesday: Dedication of the Basilicas of Ss. Peter
and Paul; St. Rose Philippine Duchesne
Friday:
The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Saturday: St. Cecilia
SATURDAY RECONCILIATION
LOCATION CHANGE
Beginning Saturday, November 22, Saturday
afternoon Reconciliation will be held in the
Church for the months of November,
December, January and February.
Masses for the Week
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17
6:15AM—†Jeanne Batis
7:30AM—†Dovie Taylor/Mary LaPointe
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18
6:15AM—†Frank Cygan/Family
7:30AM—†Jesse Acosta, Sr./Kim Calcagno & Family
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19
6:15AM—†Mr. & Mrs. Felix Caiazzo/Barbara Tremonto
7:30AM—†Martha Lake/Wood Family
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20
6:15AM—†Salvatore Dugo/Josephine Dugo
7:30AM—†John Foley/Mellon Family
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21
6:15AM—†Gwen Eddington & Family/Family
7:30AM—†Roseanne Wichmann/Joe & Michael O’Rourke
8:15AM—†Jack Pawelski/GS Faculty, Staff & Students
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22
8:00AM—†Wally Morgan & Deceased Members of
Morgan/Hayes Family/Family
5:15PM—†Rose & Erik Hawkinson/Mary & Jean
Hawkinson
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23
7:30AM— †Anne Marie Carney/Rachel Thompson
9:00AM— Parish Family
11:30AM—†Loretta Hackett/Warp Family
5:15PM—†Conor Hendricks/Narcisi Family
EARLY BULLETIN DEADLINE
Due to the Thanksgiving holiday,
there will be an early deadline for the
November 30 bulletin.
All submissions for the November 30
bulletin must be in on or before
12 noon, Monday, November 17.
Thank you for your cooperation!
Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Stewardship of Our Prayer for...
THOSE WHO ARE ILL…..
Ancel, Brian
Anzuini-Moctezuma, Mary
Beczynski, Kayla
Booth, Pat
Cada, Dawn
Casey, Tom
Cooney, Betty
Frer, Mike
Genthe, Charlotte
Genthe, Karl
Giordano, Beatrice
Hamilton, Mary Louise
Harker, Katie
Kennedy-Brooks, Brianne
Marianna
March, Dean E.
OUR LOVED ONES IN THE MILITARY
Marra, Geraldine
Mason, Haden
Negrete, Concepcion Ruiz
Praner, Mark
Reedy, Barbara
Ruiz, John Michael
Ruiz, Joseph
Scarpiniti, Joan
Smith, Walter
Williams, Judy
Williamson, Kent
Wisbrock, George
Wisbrock, David
Wisbrock, Irene
Wohlers, Lois
Woloszyk, Jennifer
Loving God, give strength and protection to all who
struggle with illness of any kind. Calm their fears
and uncertainties. Provide them with loving and
tender care. Grant them courage when they are afraid
and comfort when they are in pain.
Please remember recently deceased family, friends
and parishioners in your prayers.
Grant them eternal rest and may your
light shine on them forever.
† Ralph DiFronzo,
brother-in-law of Susan Faermark
ENGAGED COUPLES
Raven Wilcox & Kevin Jakubauskas
Janet Anderson & Lee Anderson
11/15/14
1/3/15
Prayers for Our Troops
Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands.
Protect them as they protect us.
Bless them and their families
For the selfless acts they perform for us
in our time of need. And give us peace.
I ask this in the name of Jesus,
Our Lord and Savior. Amen
Cpl. Brett Roth, USMC,
Grandson of Skip & Betty Roth
Lt. Joe Doyle, US Army,
Son of Deb and Tom Doyle
1st Lt. Ryan Kenny, USMC,
Son of Mary Beth Kenny
Staff Sgt. Melinda Jolly, USMC
Daughter of Linda and Tom Makinney
Pvt. Jeffery Crones, US Ar my,
Grandson of Joan Leyden
Cpl. Ben Gieser, USMC,
Son of Monica and William Gieser
Specialist Jonathan M. Pichler, US Ar my,
Son of Ginny & Mark Gronek,
Grandson of Catherine Young
Capt. Andrew Smyrnios, USAF,
Brother of Stephanie Alfini
Airman 1st Class, Nick Lezza, USAF,
ICHS Class of 2003
Recruit Garrett Gong, USMC
Cpl. Alex Messina, USMC
LCpl. Ben Bright, USMC
Friend of the Genthe Family
Capt. Jeffrey Robbins, USMC,
Son of Barb & Larry Robbins,
Grandson of Georgiana Ryan
Major Andrew J. Tyson, USMC,
Capt. Kevin Mott, 101st Air bor ne, US Ar my
Nephew of Greg & Mary Pat Vanderlaan
Pvt. Sean Herbert, US Ar my,
Grandson of Eleanor Keegan
Paul Hornstra, USMC, ICHS Class of 2009
Son of Paul and Dawn Hornstra
1st Lt. Lawrence Hartigan, USMC,
ICGS Class of 1997
Pvt. Patrick O’Hara, USMC
Nephew of Francis & Sheila O’Hara
Cpl. Brittney Young , US Ar my
Cousin of Denise and John Doherty
Ensign Joe Shannon, US Navy
Son of John & Maria Shannon
Petty Officer Alexander Fisette, US Navy
Son of Beth & Ed Fisette
2nd Lt. Alex Hossfeld, US Ar my
Nephew of Ed & Jan Dorner
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The Immaculate Conception
Council of Catholic Women
Cordially invite you to attend our
Holiday Dinner/Fundraiser
THANKSGIVING OUTREACH COLLECTION
NOVEMBER 22/23
Friday, November 21, 2014
Diplomat West
681 W. North Avenue – Elmhurst
We invite and encourage all of our parishioners to
participate in helping to provide a joyous Thanksgiving
to our outreach clients. Each year, we give out
approximately 120 food baskets, with names we receive
from Catholic Charities, Transitional Housing, Senior
Services and our own food pantry.
For many years, we have tried to provide food for a
week. It is becoming increasingly difficult to obtain
what we need through the Northern Illinois Food Bank.
Additionally, our food drive has declined over the past
years. This year, we will provide families with a
Thanksgiving gift box which contains all of the items
necessary for their Thanksgiving meal. In addition, we
will give them grocery gift cards so they may purchase
the items they like and that are essential to their special
family gathering.
We need turkey breasts (for single or two-person
households), as well as gift certificates in $25
increments fr om J ewel, Aldi, Mar iano’s or Ultr a
Foods. If you are able to donate a turkey or food
certificate, please drop them off at the IC Rectory from
8:30 – 4:30 Monday through Friday. Of course, you
may also donate food, which will be used for these same
clients in our food pantry. May God bless you for your
outstanding generosity to our outreach programs.
Vito Zato will be our entertainer!!!
Cash Bar and Raffle - 6 PM
Dinner - 7 PM
Enclosed is my check
made payable to
ICCCW
To reserve _________seats @$45 per person
If you have a group,
please put names and money in one envelope.
Reservations needed by November 17th.
Drop off at the Rectory or mail to:
We are in the midst of our holiday outreach. If you would
like to Adopt-A-Family or Adopt-A-Senior, please call
the Christian Ministry Office at 630-530-3497. We
will match a family to your specifications. Last year, we
provided over 120 families with food. The number of
families we serve in our food pantry has increased, so the
need will be great. Thank you for your generous hearts
Melanie Ryan,
658 Edgewood, Elmhurst, Il 60126
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Attention all Liturgical Ministers!
(Lectors, Altar Servers, Eucharistic
Ministers, & Ushers)!
Volunteers needed!
Sign-up early for Christmas and
New Year’s Masses!
Sign-up sheets will be located in the
Narthex of the Church & Chapel
before & after all Masses
the weekend of November 29 & 30.
Online sign-up will begin on
Monday, December 1st
For those of you who do not have access to
email or have a special family member who
will be in town for the holidays and is
qualified to volunteer please call Maria
Wilbert at 630-530-3498
Thank you!
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You Are Invited to . . .
The I.C. Parish Advent/St.
Nicholas Family Night
Monday, December 1st – 6:308:00 p.m.
Cost: Free will offering
Place: IC Plunkett Hall
This event is especially
appropriate for families with
Kindergarten and 1st Graders.
This event will include prayer, stories,
St. Nicholas skit, Advent
take home activities, and a
snack.
RSVP Chris H-W, Director of RE
Kdg-5 at 630-530-3480 OR
[email protected]
Dear Parishioners,
Thank you to all who have already returned their pledge cards to help support the operation of our parish and its many
ministries. If you haven’t already done so, please return your cards as soon as possible. We are I.C.!
Immaculate Conception Church
134 Arthur Street, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126
Everything we have is a gift from God. Sharing of ourselves and our financial
resources is a loving and just act, a way to give back in gratitude, a way to say
“THANK YOU GOD”!
In support of the IC mission and its ministries and after prayerful consideration of how I/We can faithfully and generously share our
monetary blessings with our Parish community, I/We commit to sharing our financial resources.
__________ We are able to increase our Sunday donations by this amount: _______________.
___________ We will continue our same amount of Sunday donations.
I/We have stated our future Sunday donation below.
$ ___________ per ( week month quarter semi-annual year )
Circle one
___________ I would like to donate electronically. Please see reverse side for options.
___________ I would like to continue to receive my envelopes to fulfill my commitment.
Name _________________________________________________
Date ___________
Address ___________________________________________________________________________
Email _______________________________________
phone #___________________________
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Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Immaculate Conceptio n Grade Sc hool, 530-3490
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
Grade School
A Tradition of Faith, Family, and
Academic Excellence
ICGS Results at the Fenwick Speech Contest
Prose Reading
Taylor Kamienski – Honorable Mention
Joseph Kuhl – Honorable Mention
Audrey Buffo – Honorable Mention
Kaily Fox – Honorable Mention
Olivia Brown – Honorable Mention
Poetry Reading
Charlie Sullivan – Honorable Mention
Danny Pierotti – Honorable Mention
Jacqueline Lara – Honorable Mention
Kelsey Devereux – Honorable Mention
Alice Martin – Honorable Mention
Maggie Quick – Honorable Mention
Original Oratory
Claire Libert – Honorable Mention
Alex Norgle – Second Place
Kimberly Wood – Fifth Place
Claire Kopec – Fourth Place
Christian Dale – Honorable Mention
Francesca Capannari – Honorable Mention
Declamation
Thomas Hilgart – Honorable Mention
Ethan Hunter – Honorable Mention
Michelle Eckhoff – Fifth Place
Shane McCarthy – Honorable Mention
Niamh Horan – Honorable Mention
Dramatic Performance
Caroline Fahey – Fifth Place
Colleen Grogan – Second Place
Wilke Macariola – Sixth Place
Emily Wartner – First Place
Grace Maietta – Honorable Mention
We invite you to take a closer look at ICGS!
Please call 630-530-3490 to
schedule a personal tour.
Is there a graduate of ICGS that you feel should be
considered for the National Catholic Education Association Distinguished Graduate Award? A nominee should have graduated from ICGS at least ten
years ago and have made a significant contribution
to American society and/or the Catholic Church
which reflects favorably on the education they received at ICGS. Please send nomination letters to
the ICGS Development Office at 132 Arthur St.,
Elmhurst, IL 60126. Thank you!
November 16, 2014
IC Catholi c Prep, 530-3460
IC CATHOLIC PREP KNIGHTS THEATRE
PRESENTS…THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK
Saturday, November 15
Sunday, November 16
Plunkett Hall
7:00 pm
2:00 pm
IC CATHOLIC PREP UPCOMING EVENTS
FOR PROSPECTIVE FAMILIES
PLANNING FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND BEYOND
Learn more about the admissions process and financialaid offered to students at ICCP. We’ll also
have representation from the Admissions & Financial Aid
offices of Elmhurst College to share: “W hat are colleges/
universities actually looking for?” and discuss why
attending ICCP provides a great return on your
investment.
Wednesday, NOVEMBER 19 @ 7PM IC Parish
Administration Center, 134 Arthur Street; Marian Room.
Questions? Contact Mrs. Kate Luburic in the Admissions
Office at (630) 530-3484 or
ail [email protected].
JR HIGH ACADEMIC OLYMPIAD TRIVIA KNIGHT
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Religious Ed uca tion 53 0 348 3
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES
SUNDAY
November 16
CHILDREN’S CHURCH
WEDNESDAY
November 19
SUNDAY
November 16, 23, & 30
SUNDAY FAMILY MASS—NOVEMBER 16—GRADE 8
9:00 AM MASS
Group A – ICGS
Ms. Anderson’s Class
ICRE – Sunday Classes
Monday, November 17
7:00 – 8:15 p.m.
In the Church
First Reconciliation (Confession)
Parent Meeting/Faith Formation
Facilitator: Sr. Jane Schlosser RSM
Please contact Chris Hannigan-Wiehn
RSVP
630-530-3480 OR [email protected]
Group B – ICGS
Mrs. May’s Class
ICRE – Wednesday Classes
Tuesday, November 18
7:00 – 8:15 p.m.
In the Church
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Christian Ministry offers numerous
service opportunities for junior high
students seeking service hours.
Thanksgiving and Christmas tagstringing and envelope-decorating will
take place on November 18 and 20,
along with December 10 (if needed).
We need students to help assemble our
Christmas boxes on December 13;
students to act as “runners” at all masses the weekend of
December 13/14 and families to help with the gift sort on
December 14. For more information, please call 530-3497.
November 16, 2014
Current Volunteer Needs
In a parish the size of Immaculate
Conception, we are always in need
of volunteers to help in our
various ministries. Please take a
look at the following and see how
you might be able to share your
time and talent.
Adult Singers for Parish Choir.
Teen and Adult Cantors for weekend masses.
November 28
Who Will Fill These Shoes?
(11am – 3pm)
RE Catechists Helpers to assist Catechists
Junior High Students to help with Thanksgiving
and Christmas Outreach Programs.
Hospitality Committee—help is needed for Donut
Sundays and other events
Who All young men ages 16-40 and their parents
What A day to learn more about the priesthood
When Fr iday, November 28, 2014 11am – Mass
12pm – lunch
1pm – breakout sessions with seminarians and parents
of seminarians
2pm – Holy Hour for Vocations (open to everyone in
the diocese)
3pm - dismissal
Where Cathedr al of St. Raymond, 604 N. Raynor
St., Joliet, IL 60435
Many of our priests in the Diocese of Joliet have retired
or are near retirement age. The question is: Who will
fill their shoes? Who will bring the Eucharist and the
other Sacraments to future generations? Maybe God is
calling you.
The day will begin with Mass at 11am, followed by
lunch. Then the young men will break up into small
groups with our current seminarians to hear their
vocation stories and what life is like in the seminary.
Parents will be able to speak to our current seminarian
parents about their experiences. We will finish with a
Holy Hour for Vocations in the Cathedral to which all
people in the diocese are invited.
To register or for more information please visit
www.whowillfilltheseshoes.com. You can also call the
Vocation Office at ((815-221-6171). There will be a
breakout group in Spanish as well.
Ushers for weekend masses.
Lectors for weekend masses.
Parishioners to provide Priest’s Meals on
Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
PADS site on the third Saturday of each month
beginning in October.
For more information or to volunteer,
please contact Maria Wilbert,
Volunteer Coordinator,
630 530-3498, [email protected].
Bulk Mailings
We need volunteers to help with our Christmas, Easter,
and 53rd Sunday mailings. Come for an hour or stay as
long as you like. Bring a friend or two. Refreshments
are always served. Moms, come in after drop off or
before pick up. Only three times a year. Please call
Maria Wilbert @ 630-530-3498 or email her at
[email protected].
Thank You!
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A Biblical Walk With the Blessed Mother
Sessions are held on Wednesday mornings from
9:30-11:00 from October 22 thru January 14, at
134 Arthur Street, facilitated by Beth Fisette.
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A Quick Journey Through the Bible
We meet in the rectory on Saturdays from 8:30 –
10:00 a.m., through November 22. You may join
anytime. Facilitator is Mary Pat Vanderlaan.
Adult Faith Formation Final Session
Getting a Handel on the Messiah
The Development of Messianic Hope in the Old Testament
And Its Fulfillment and Transformation in Jesus
Facilitated by Matt Pozen
(Director of Parish Faith Formation, Visitation Parish, Elmhurst)
7:00 – 8:30 pm in the Church ~ Monday, November 17
St. Charles Borromeo Church
(145 E. Grand Ave., Bensenville: www.stcbparish.org)
“The Death and Resurrection of Jesus: Hope Fulfilled & Transformed”
Year of Mary
Catherine Laboure, a novice of the Daughters of Charity Sisters in Paris, France, was awakened by a mysterious child on July 18,
1830. Upon entering the chapel with the child, she saw the Virgin Mary sitting in a chair. After several hours of talking, Mary
promises to return with a mission for Sr. Catherine. During evening meditation 4 months later, Catherine had a vision very similar
to what is depicted on the medal. In the vision Mary spoke to Sr. Catherine: “Have a medal struck upon this model. Those who
wear around their neck will receive great graces”.
When Sr. Catherine was beatified on May 28, 1933 her body was exhumed and found to be incorrupt. Catherine's body now rests
in the Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal where Mary appeared to her. Catherine was canonized by Pope Pius XII on
July 27, 1947.
The miraculous medal was created in response to the request from the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The front side:
• Mary stand on a globe crushing a
serpent at her feet
• The rays coming from Mary’s hands
symbolize the graces shed on those
who ask
• Around the oval frame of Mary
reads: "O Mary, conceived without
sin, pray for us who have recourse to
thee.
Miraculous Medal Invocation Prayer
O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us
who have recourse to you, and for all who
do not have recourse to you, especially the
enemies of the Church and those
recommended to you.
The reverse side:
• A cross and bar depicts Jesus’ cross of
Redemption
• A large “M” stands for Mary Mother of
God’s people
• 12 stars surround the perimeter signify
the twelve Apostles
• Left Heart stands for the Sacred Heart,
who died for our sins
• Right heart means the Immaculate
Heart who intercedes for us
• Flames are the burning love Jesus and
Mary have for us.
Celebrate the Year of Mary by purchasing a Miraculous Medal for yourself and others.
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Christian Service
Thank you to the many individuals
who have responded to our plea
for additional food.
Please remember us as you do
your weekly shopping.
Our most needed items include
pancake mix and syrup, fresh or
canned vegetables, pasta and pasta sauce, laundry
detergent and dish soap. Personal care items are
always needed (shampoo, shower gel, deodorant,
toothpaste).
Food may always be dropped off at the PAC/Rectory
during normal business hours.
.
May God bless you for
your continued generosity to our pantry!
If you or someone you know
are experiencing health
issues, facing surgery,
receiving or recuperating
from medical treatments,
healing through grief or
experiencing a significant
life crossroads and would
like to receive a prayer
shawl, please contact the
parish office at 630-530-8515. One of our Prayer Shawl
Ministers will contact you to obtain additional
information.
….is coming the weekend of
November 29 and 30.
Hundreds of gift tags will be
available both for adults
and children. Names are
received through the IC Food
Pantry, Catholic Charities, IC
Daybreak Transitional
Housing and PADS. We are providing a joyous
Christmas to those within our own communities who
would otherwise not have one.
Special emphasis is being placed on Adopting-AFamily this year . Simply call or e-mail the Christian
Ministry Office and we will try to match a family to your
unique specifications. This is a great project for CHRP
groups, Book Clubs, Girl/Boy Scout Troops, Parents’
Clubs, Faith Sharing/Bible Study Groups, Community
Organizations, Commissions, Committees and
neighborhood groups.
It is more blessed to give than to receive. Acts 20:35
Prayer shawls are a tangible sign of healing prayers from
our parish and a way in which to feel the healing
presence of God.
TRANSITIONAL HOUSING
FREE WILL DONATION WILL BE
TAKEN AT THE THANKSGIVING MASS.
This is a self-supporting ministry whose only
source of funds are derived through personal
donations. Please be generous.
THANK YOU, ICCP and ICGS students!
During the month of October, our high school and grade
school students sold “Change the World” bracelets to
benefit Cross Catholic Outreach in honor of World Food
Day. There was 100% participation from both schools,
who raised over $1,200. This money will pr ovide over
4,800 meals for those who are hungry throughout the
world. We are so proud of our students….THANK YOU!
Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
November 16, 2014
Stewardship of Treasure
Stewardship of Time
Weekly Sharing
Lectors and Servers for Next Weekend
TIME
SATURDAY & SUNDAY,
November 8 & 9, 2014
Sunday Envelopes Total:
$ 16,353.65
Electronic Offerings:
$ 8,840.60
Total Gifts:
$ 25,194.25
(Includes $177 of Capital Improvement Donations)
Number of Electronic Offerings:
Number of registered households:
13
196
2371
Amount Budgeted Per Week:
Total Funds Collected as of 11/09/14
Amount Budgeted:
Budget Shortfall to date:
$ 27,840.00
$ 524,171.24
$ 528,960.00
$ 4,788.76
Thank You in His Name!
Simbang Gabi
Filipino Novena Service
Hello everyone! Do you like good food?
Do you like to help worthwhile organizations?
You can do both on Tuesday, December 9!
Just head over to Fresh Start for breakfast, lunch or
both. It is that simple. Fresh Start will donate a portion
of that day's sales to the Visitation Simbang Gabi (a
Filipino Novena Service). The Novena will take place at
Visitation on Sunday, December 14th at 5pm and will be
celebrated by the bishop.
ALL ar e invited to come to the mass and enjoy
fellowship afterwards.
LECTORS
SERVERS
Saturday,
Nov 22,
5:15 PM
(Chapel)
D. Paprocki (1)
T. Paprocki (2)
Sunday,
Nov 23,
7:30 AM
(Church)
J. Kenneally (1) T. Sloan (1)
R. Redmond (2) J. Sloan (2)
R. Kenneally (3)
E. Janc (4)
S. Sloan, J. Kenneally
M. Lucca, D. McCaffrey
R. McCaffrey, A. Peters
W. Dudek
Sunday,
Nov 23,
9:00 AM
(Chapel)
L. Pakenas (1)
D. Norgle (2)
A. Norgle (1)
E. Thurber (2)
M. Grasse (3)
J. Castanoli (4)
D. Pakenas, K. Grasse
M. Karsten, A. Meurer
A. Conkle, M. Kasley
D. Slowinski
L. Kalina (1)
T. Livorsi (2)
A. Veach (1)
E. McNicholas (2)
M. Welsh (3)
A. Gaughan (4)
K. Veach, K. Schiliro
T. Cahill, J. Cozzi
P. Krol, J. Randag
J. Riley
J. Brosnan (1)
Tom Kaiser (2)
E. Platt (1)
L. Reilly (2)
T. Shipman (3)
E. Wartner (4)
J. Carroll, L. Schreiber
A. Aragones, K. Morgan
N. Shonts,
S. Bogdajewicz, S. Koch
Sunday,
Nov 23,
11:30 AM
(Chapel)
Sunday,
Nov 23,
5:15 PM
(Chapel)
A. Paprocki (1)
M. Cook (2)
O. Brown (3)
T. Lamborn (4)
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
M. Hines, N. Shonts
B. Cronin, J. Korinek
S. Scott, J. Mullen
PRESIDER’S SCHEDULE
NOVEMBER 22 & 23, 2014
5:15 Father Tom /Deacon John
7:30 Father Tom
9:00 Father Tom
11:3 0 Father David
5:15 Father David
Presider schedule is subject to change
March for Life Registration Deadline Approaching
The March for Life registration deadline is fast approaching. If you have not registered, please
complete your on-line registration ASAP! Go to http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/life/. Don't
forget to print paperwork, sign, and mail-in with your deposit! Registration Deadline: November
14th. Financial Aid Available. See below for full details. Contact us with any questions.
MARCH FOR LIFE PILGRIMAGE 2015: Bishop Conlon and Bishop Siegel will be leading a pilgrimage to the
Annual March for Life in Washington, from January 19 to January 23. Some highlights include: Mass at the Basilica of
the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, a youth rally and Mass, a wreath laying at Arlington National
Cemetery, visiting monuments and more. The cost is $340 for high school freshmen through college seniors, including
all transportation, lodging and most meals. The cost for adults is $435.00, double occupancy. All registration forms and
a $100.00 deposit are due November 14. For full details and to register visit http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/life/
sectioncontent.php?secid=7. If there are any questions, please contact Respect Life Ministry at ((815-221-6251).