November 21, 2010 - St. Margaret Mary Parish

St. Margaret Mary Parish
November 21, 2010
Our Lord Jesus Christ the King
1450 Green Trails Dr.
Naperville, IL 60540
630-369-0777
www.smmp.com
MASSES
Saturday:
5:00 p.m.
Sunday:
7:30 a.m.
10:45 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
12:15 p.m.
Weekday:
Monday - Saturday
8:15 a.m.
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday - Friday
Saturday
9:00 - 5:00
9:00 - 1:30
Parish Office: 369-0777
Fax: 369-1493
Religious Ed. Office: 369-0833
All Saints Catholic Academy
1155 Aurora Ave., Naperville, IL 60540
961-6125 -- www.ascacademy.org
NEW PARISHIONERS:
Anyone who welcomes you, welcomes
me; and those who welcome me welcome
the one who sent me.: (Mt 10:40)
St. Margaret Mary Parish wishes to
welcome everyone to our community as
Jesus would. For information, please call
the parish office.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION:
Confessions every Saturday from 3:30 to
4:30 PM or anytime by request.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM:
2nd and 3rd Sundays of the month following the 12:15 Mass. Please call Parish
Office to make arrangements for Baptism
and required Preparation Meeting.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE:
Six months preparation required. Parish
music policies, which reflect Diocesan
guidelines, are to be followed.
God bless you, Fr. Paul,
on your 35th anniversary of
ordination to the priesthood.
Fr. Paul Hottinger
Celebrates
35th Anniversary
of Ordination
This weekend, at the 10:45
Mass, we celebrate with
Fr. Paul his 35th anniversary
of ordination. A reception
will follow the Mass.
All are invited.
2010-2011
Commitment Card Appeal
The banner on the cover of this bulletin portrays
the Scripture quote from Isaiah 61:1-2 and
Luke 4:18-19 that he chose for the theme of his
ministry.
“The spirit of the Lord is upon me because the
Lord has anointed me; he has sent me to bring
glad tidings to the lowly, to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to captives and
recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed
go free, and to proclaim a year acceptable to
the Lord.”
Thank You…
to the following businesses for their
kind donations of bakery items for Fr.
Paul’s 35th Anniversary reception.
Labriola Bakery Café
and Neapolitan Pizzeria
3021 Butterfield Rd., Oak Brook
Ingram’s Busy Bee Bakery
5126 Main St., Downers Grove
7-Eleven
1490 E. Chicago Ave.
Naperville
Dunkin’ Donuts
1201 S. Naper Blvd., Naperville
Dunkin’ Donuts
811 E. Ogden Ave., Naperville
Recently Commitment Cards were mailed to all
registered parishioners. For Christians, stewardship is an expression of gratitude for all of the gifts
we have been given by God. Consistent and committed financial stewardship is essential for the
ministries, administration, and operations of this
parish. Commitment cards help us determine the
financial contribution we can expect from those
who are able to give, and are an essential tool
used by parish leadership in making sound budget
decisions.
Please prayerfully consider what you can contribute financially to help St. Margaret Mary fulfill its
gospel mission. Our goal is to receive a commitment card from all active parishioners.
We especially encourage you to consider using
ParishPay, our automated giving system. We
currently have over 160 parishioners enrolled in
this program.
Please return your completed Commitment
Card by Dec. 31.
Thank you for your continued support and
generosity,
The Development Committee
and Pastoral Council
God’s Share
Today we celebrate Christ the King and are reminded that all was created through
Him and for Him. Does my stewardship of the blessings entrusted to me give
evidence that Christ is Lord of my life?
A STEWARDSHIP MOMENT
Weekly Collection
Year to Date
7/1/10 to present
11/14/10
Weekly Mass Offerings
$20,632
$395,861
Automated Giving (prorated)
6,127
112,688
26,759
508,549
Budget Goal
Over/(Under) Goal
2
27,268
(509)
505,138
3,411
Thanksgiving
Table Grace
Thanksgiving Day
Mass
and Blessing of Food
Nov. 25
9:00 a.m.
Thanksgiving is a wonderful day to
gather and celebrate our gratitude for
God’s many blessings.
As part of the liturgy, bread and food
baskets will be blessed. Special
tables will be set up in the front of
church for you to bring an item of
food for your Thanksgiving dinner to
be blessed. Please place your item
on the table prior to Mass.
Bountiful God,
You have blessed us in many ways,
In the beauty and richness
of our land,
and in the freedom we enjoy.
You have given us even greater gifts
in our loving family and friends,
and in the grace which allows us to
know and believe in You.
May we be grateful for
all our blessings,
not just today, but every day.
Help us to turn our gratitude
into action
By caring for those in need and
by working for a more just society.
Bless this wonderful meal before us
and each of us at this table.
Be with all those we love who
are not here.
We give you thanks through Jesus
our Lord. Amen.
Attention:
Lectors, Altar Servers,
Eucharistic Ministers
We will soon be compiling the
next Mass schedule, which will
run from Jan. 8 through April 17.
Please call Mary Straub, 3690777, by Dec. 7 and leave a message with the dates you are unable
to serve. Thank you.
The September Club
Presents
A Christmas Celebration
Wednesday, Dec. 1
New Beginnings
...is a self-help group for persons experiencing the difficulties of
separation, divorce, death, or loss of a significant relationship. The focus
is spiritual, intellectual, emotional and physical well-being, and to provide
the atmosphere of a safe social situation.
New Beginnings is a non-profit group sponsored by the Catholic churches
in Naperville and meets at St. Raphael Church. For information, visit our
website at: Www.NewBeginningsIL.com
Once again we are asking for donations of Thanksgiving
Food Certificates and turkeys to be given to needy
families. Food Certificate donations may be dropped in
the collection basket or brought to the parish office.
Turkeys may be brought to the parish office.
12:00 Noon
Parish Center
Entertainment by John Kleise
A catered luncheon will be provided.
For reservations, please call
Dolores Peterman at 630-955-9581
and mail her a check payable to
SMMP in the amount of $9 per person by Nov. 29. Dolores’ address
is 3013 Oldham Road, Lisle, IL
60532.
All seniors
of the parish
are invited!
Come and join the fun!
Please drop donations off before Noon on Nov. 23.
For further information, or to donate a turkey or food certificate, call Maureen
Guttosch, 630-983-7031 or [email protected].
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Please note:
The September Club will not
meet in Jan.
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Silent Night Holy
Night
AT T H E M O V I E S
n this hectic season, take some time to
remember and reflect upon the Christmas
story with your family. Join us for a casual
and relaxed evening at the movies. The 2006 film,
The Nativity Story, will be screened for older children
and adults, while younger children will enjoy a
Christmas-themed movie and a craft. Pizza, popcorn,
soda, and beer will be served. Children are invited
to wear their pajamas to the event.
6:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
Pizza and drinks will be
served in the Parish Center.
6:45 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
The Nativity Story will be
shown in the Upper Room.
Red Boots For Christmas (a children’s movie) will be shown
in the Teen Center.
8:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Christmas carols and a closing prayer will be shared
in the church.
F R I D AY, D E C E M B E R 1 0 , 2 0 1 0
Send forms to Sr. Madelyn Gould by December 6, 2010, or register online.
Cost – $8.00/person; $30.00 per family
For more information, call Sr. Madelyn at (630-369-0777)
Family Name
Phone #
Option 1: The Nativity Story for guests ten years of age to adult
Option 2: Red Boots for Christmas and a craft for guests four years of age to nine years of age
Option 3: Babysitting for infants and other guests under four years of age.
# Attending Option 1
# Attending Option 2
# Attending Option 3
Religious
Education
(Preschool – 5th Grade)
We love you, Lord Jesus Christ the King.
May we serve you in our love for others.
Thanksgiving Break
Classes will be will not be held the week beginning Monday, Nov. 22. Classes resume Monday, Nov. 29.
First Reconciliation
First Reconciliation is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 30 and Wednesday, Dec. 1. Registration is required.
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
On Wednesday, Dec. 8 at 4:00 p.m., we will have a Mass to celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.
Children in our Wednesday classes should note the change in schedule. Both the 3:15 and 4:30 sessions will meet in
Church for the 4:00 Mass. All other children and families are welcome to attend. We are in need of Eucharistic
Ministers and altar servers for this Mass so if you can assist please contact the RE office.
Advent Plans
We will have a brief wreath lighting service at the end of each class session. Our 4th graders are preparing a Jesse Tree.
New ornaments made by the children who are sharing our faith heritage will be added each week. The children will be
dismissed in the Parish Center at their normal time. Our Advent almsgiving project is a collection for Almost Home
Kids, a respite center in Naperville for medically fragile children and their families. Following a donation, children will
be given an ornament to be hung on our R.E. tree in the Parish Center.
First Grade Prayer Service
On Saturday, Dec. 11, we will have a prayer service for First Graders and their families. The advent theme for the
prayer service is “God Keeps His Promises.” The service will begin at 10:30 a.m. in the church.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Kindergarteners - third Graders are invited to in the Children’s LOW during the 5:00, 9:00 & 10:45 Masses. After opening prayers the children are invited to attend "Liturgy of the Word." They are taken to the Upper Room where they have
an interactive session that helps them learn about the readings of the day in language and activities they'll easily understand. The children rejoin their families after the adult homily and share in the rest of the Mass.
Please contact Sue Davey at 369-0833 with any questions.
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Ladies of SMMP,
You’re invited to join us for St. Margaret Mary’s annual Christ
Renews His Parish (CRHP) Retreat!
When: Jan. 29-30 here at SMMP
This annual retreat began more than 20 years ago. During this
retreat, you’ll have the opportunity to get to know other
women of the parish and spend some time refocusing on you/
your growth as a Christian.
This is a time to reflect and relax, away from the pressures and
pace of daily life. Invest 1 ½ days in yourself and your relationship with God. Make it a priority.
Call Cathy Wincup at 630.416.9968 for more information.
In recent weeks the group learned
about Holy Days, Saints, and life/
death issues (the Church’s teachings
regarding abortion, cremation, death
penalty, etc.)
Last week, Tom Cordaro, Justice/
Outreach minister at SMM, spoke to
the group about the Church’s social
teachings on charity and justice.
This week, the feast of Christ the
King, the class will hear how various
parishioners keep Christ as the center
of their life.
Happy Thanksgiving!
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ASCA News Notes
November began with a very special
day at All Saints Catholic Academy,
our All Saints feast day. This year we
were honored that our new Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of
Joliet, Father John Belmonte, joined
us. He concelebrated a beautiful Mass
with Father Bill O'Shea, retired pastor
of St. Margaret Mary Parish. Our 6th,
7th, and 8th grades students presented
a program following the Mass, including 100 "C" words that represent our
Catholic faith, "A through Z" words
that portray the Year of the Eucharist,
and a special song composed by our
8th grade students about our Catholic
faith. Following the presentation,
Fr. Belmonte visited classrooms at
ASCA.
Sunday, Nov. 7 had our ASCA gym
filled with noise, cheering, and volleyball. Our 5A girls team played in
the championship volleyball game
against St. Michael's, Wheaton. The
ASCA girls won the match in two
games and secured first place in the
tournament. Congratulations to
coaches Stephanie VanEekeren and
Maria Gulli and team members Taylor VanEekeren, Alyssa Gulli, Olivia
Gregus, Annie Lalonde, Ava Geiger,
Carli Mlsna, Julia Gallagher, and
Lilly Johnson.
On Tuesday, Nov. 9, almost 300 students in Grades 3-8 went on a field trip
to see the "The Barber of Seville" at
North Central College. Students enjoyed the short bus ride on the warm
and sunny fall day. For many students,
this was their first exposure to the theater and an opera. What an exceptional
opportunity for our ASCA students!
For more information about
enrollment at ASCA for the second
semester or 2011-2012 school year,
please contact Peggy Kobe at
[email protected] or call
630-961-6125.
PARENT’S NIGHT OUT AT SMMP!
A Fundraiser for the 2010–2011 High-School Mission Trip
The teens participating in SMMP’s SHINE mission trip would like to help you get ready for the holidays (or just stay
sane)! Drop off your kids (ages four and up) at the Parish Center for a fun-filled night of games, crafts, and more.
Then, go and enjoy a peaceful dinner or the latest movie, or work on your shopping.
WHEN?
Friday, Dec. 3 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
WHERE?
SMMP Parish Center
COST?
$20 for one child
$35 for two children
$45 for three or more siblings
A pizza dinner from Little Italian will be served.
QUESTIONS? Contact Kim Cernek at [email protected].
YOUR TICKET TO A NIGHT OF FREEDOM
Please drop this form in the box marked “Parent’s Night Out”
located outside the Teen Center or in the R.E. office
FAMILY NAME _____________________________________________________
CHILDREN NAMES & AGES __________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
PHONE # _____________________________________
EMAIL _______________________________________
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2010
Lights, Camera...Faith!!
...is a film lectionary series designed
to help us enter into Advent and appreciate the Gospel stories. We will
view a movie story that creates a
dialogue between the movie and the
Gospel. Open to both women and
men. Sister Myra Lambert, SSCM,
will be the facilitator.
Where: Servants of the Holy Heart
of Mary, 717 N. Batavia Ave.,
Batavia
Dates & Times: Sunday, Nov. 28,
Dec. 5, 12, 19 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $20 for the series or $5 for
each Sunday you are able to attend.
For more information or to register,
call Linda Isleib at 630-789-1296,
Monday through Friday.
Want
A Mass of Remembrance
The Bereavement Ministry of St. Margaret Mary
would like to invite you and your family
to a Mass of Remembrance to honor the memory of your loved one.
The Mass will be held on Thursday Dec. 9, at 7:00 p.m.,
and will be followed by light refreshments.
Please phone the parish office, 369-0777, (after 6:30 p.m., call Laurie,
527-9947) by Dec. 7 to confirm that you will attend and the approximate
number of family members or friends that will be joining you.
Christmas can be a particularly difficult time of the year. We urge you and
your family to come together with other families that have experienced a
similar loss, to offer Eucharist and remember….
to…..
Or
For Christmas?
Lumen Christi Choir (9:00), the Contemporary Choir (10:45) and the Bell Choir are always
looking for parishioners who might like to sing or ring just for the Christmas Holidays. We
are now beginning our practices for Christmas.
If you are interested...
Contact John Schlaman via the parish office: 630-369-0777
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Bearing the Fruit of Repentance &
Bread of Peace for the World
Parish Social Mission Week: December 5-11
The theme for this Parish Social Mission comes from the readings for the December 5th Second Sunday
of Advent. Isaiah describes God’s vision for the world; where those who were once opposed to each
other are reconciled and those who feared one another live in peace. John the Baptist warns that entry
into this Kingdom of God will not be determined by our religious affiliation but by our willingness to
change our behavior.
Religious intolerance and the promotion of fear and
mistrust between Christians and Muslims is contrary to
our beliefs and counter to our national values.
“Terrorist activity is continually recurring in various parts of the world, plunging
people into grief and despair. Those who instigate and plan these attacks evidently
wish to poison our relations and destroy trust, making use of all means, including
religion, to oppose every attempt to build a peaceful and serene life together.
Thanks be to God, we agree on the fact that terrorism of any kind is a perverse and
cruel choice which shows contempt for the sacred right to life and undermines the
very foundations of all civil coexistence. If together we can succeed in eliminating
from hearts any trace of rancor, in resisting every form of intolerance and in opposing every manifestation of violence, we will turn back the wave of cruel fanaticism that endangers the lives of so many people and hinders progress towards
- Pope Benedict XVI, World Youth Day 2005
world peace.”
You can help build bridges of care & cooperation.
Pope Benedict XVI reminds us, “Christians and Muslims, we must face together the
many challenges of our time. There is no room for apathy and disengagement, and
even less for partiality and sectarianism. We must not yield to fear or pessimism.
Rather, we must cultivate optimism and hope.”
Who Are Our Muslim Neighbors?
A coffee & conversation with members of the local Muslim community
Upper Room
Sunday, December 5th, 12:00 noon
(After the 10:45 Mass)
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Please donate your early
readers books to the
Catholic Charities
Head Start Program
Pro-L.i.f.e. Committee
Drop Off in the Parish Center
From Saturday, Nov.20
to Wednesday, Nov. 24
“We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and
giver of Life...” —Nicene Creed
Life is a unique gift, at every stage from conception until natural death, and it is God’s alone to
give and take.
—Pope Benedict XVI, Address at
St. Peter’s Residence, London , 09/10
The Pro-L.I.F.E. Committee
wishes you all a
Happy Thanksgiving
and is grateful for your support.
Vigil for “All Nascent Life”
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet, is conducting a
pre-school book drive during November. Please
consider donating your gently used picture books,
Golden books, story books or early readers. There
will be boxes located in the parish center for your
donations. These books will be donated to Catholic
Charities Head Start sites which serve over 800 low
income children. Thank you for your generosity.
with Auxiliary Bishop
Joseph Siegel
Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Siegel will
be celebrating a vigil "For All
Nascent Human Life" at the Cathedral of St.
Raymond in Joliet,
Saturday, Nov. 27, 7:30 p.m.
This celebration is in response to Pope
Benedict's invitation to Dioceses around the
world to have a holy hour for the protection of
the unborn on this day. Pope Benedict XVI is
holding a vigil the same day at the Basilica of
St. Peter. Please join us for this special prayer
for most vulnerable in our midst and for their
mothers. Information from the USCCB can be
found at: http://www.usccb.org/comm/
archives/2010/10-193.shtml .
Grant us, O Lord, to know what we ought to know,
to love what we ought to love,
to praise what delights you most,
to value what is precious in your sight,
to hate what is offensive to you.
Do not allow us to judge according to the sight of our
eyes, or to pass sentence according to the hearing of our
ears; but to discern with true judgment between things
visible and spiritual, and above all to inquire what is the
good pleasure of your will.
If you should have any questions, please feel free
to contact the Life Office at (630) 718-2121.
Adapted from a prayer of Thomas à Kempis, 1380–1471
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St. Margaret Mary Parish
Fiscal 2011 – July 2010 to September 2010
3-Month Interim Financial Report
The Finance Committee is pleased to present our interim report on the financial results of St. Margaret Mary
Parish. We believe it is important for all parishioners to know and understand our stewardship efforts and
fiscal status as reflected in the attached financial report. These statements cover the first three months
(July 2010 to September 2010) of our 2011 fiscal year which ends on June 30, 2011.
Overview
Sunday collections were $2k, or 0.5%, under budget and flat with last year. After several years of declining
collections, it is positive to see that we are basically at budget and even with last year. Thank you for your
support!
The higher than budgeted tuition and fees is largely due to collecting tuition and following up on overdue
accounts much faster this year as compared to prior years. Actual enrollment is about even with what was
budgeted.
Total expenses were $8k, or 2.1%, under budget as higher salaries (due to a timing difference between the
budget and actuals payments) were more than offset by lower employment taxes, air conditioning maintenance, and various other expenses.
In total, for the first three months of the year, our finances are $19k ahead of budget and $28k better than last
year. Unfortunately, much of this is timing which is likely to reverse in future quarters. In addition, last year
was a very weak year financially that is unsustainable in the long term. These are very challenging times for
all parishioners and we sincerely appreciate your financial contributions. Please continue to be as generous as
you can.
One bright spot has been the reception to our new debt reduction green envelopes program. Since starting this
program in April, you have given the parish $21k to be allocated to our Campaign Fund which is used to reduce our debt. The FY11 amount since July of $12k is included in Campaign Fund income (part of the $19k
shown) and is not included in our Sunday Collections or anywhere else in the operating results. Thank you for
your continued generous response to this need!
May God continue to bless you and your family.
Faithfully,
St. Margaret Mary Finance Committee
Larry Cap, Scott Filer, Anne Lysaught,
Terry Wagner (Chairperson), Paul Weinewuth and Kevin Wirth
(Finance Report continued on next page)
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St. Margaret Mary Parish
An At Home
Retreat
presents
Treasures of the Heart:
Fanning the Flame of Love
Have you ever been interested in attending a retreat, but could not get away for two days, or
even one? Have you ever wanted to “try” spiritual direction to see if it is for you? If that’s the
case, a directed at-home retreat may be just for
you.
“As for Mary, she treasured all these things,
and pondered them in her heart.” Luke 2:19
What is it?
A directed retreat is a time that God speaks personally to you through Scripture. A trained spiritual guide meets with you daily to help discover
God’s message for you.
When is it?
Nov. 28—Dec. 3 at SMMP. You will meet with
your spiritual guide for one-half hour each day at
a time that is convenient to you, mornings, afternoon, evenings. A Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. on
Nov. 30 begins this retreat.
Why should I consider an at-home
retreat?
Many people express some kind of need for guidance in prayer. Often the need is described as a
search for meaning in their lives, or a desire to
deepen their personal relationship with God.
Few people have the opportunity to explore their
faith journey in a one-to-one situation where the
focus is entirely on them and their relationship
with God. For some, the week is a rare opportunity to be affirmed in their natural way of prayer
and also to try different forms of prayer.
“...I am reminding you now to fan into a flame
the gift that God gave you...2 Timothy 1:6
Decide now to move to the heart of the gospel and revitalize
your faith at our Parish Mission given by Fr. Michael
Sparough, SJ. Fr. Michael is a retreat director at Bellarmine
Retreat House in Barrington. He is the founder of Charis
Ministries, a Jesuit outreach to young adults. An actor,
writer, and retreat master, he holds an M.F.A. from the Yale
School of Drama and a Doctor of Ministry from St. Mary of
the Lake. His latest book, What’s your Decision? How to
Make Decisions with Confidence and Clarity, was recently
published by Loyola Press. He is an entertaining evangelist
who uses his performing skills to bring the gospel message
of Jesus alive.
Treasures of the Heart is a call to follow Jesus into the
heart of the gospel. During this three day mission,
Fr. Michael will lead us in prayer through dramatizations of
stories and familiar gospel scenes, spiritual analogies illustrated by juggling, guided imagery prayer, engaging preaching, uplifting songs, and rituals of blessing. This mission is
designed to challenge, delight and re-ignite the flame of
God’s love in our hearts. The mission begins with
Fr. Michael preaching all the weekend Masses on Jan. 15-16.
Fee: $75 (Inability to pay will not exclude
you from the retreat.)
Who are the Spiritual Directors?
Mrs. Alice Dehm
Sr. Madelyn Gould
Fr. Jonathan Foster
Sr. Jane Schlosser
Mrs. Jane Seagren
Baby-sitting will be available upon prior request.
7:30 to 9:00 each evening
Sunday, Jan. 16
Discipleship: Following the Light of Love
Oh, how good is the Good News!
Monday, Jan. 17
Call Sr. Madelyn Gould, 369-0777,
for information or to register.
Deadline for registration: Nov. 22
Reconciliation: Re-Kindling the Blaze
Savoring God’s forgiveness
Tuesday, Jan. 18
Mission: Sharing the Fire of His Folly
A Commissioning Celebration of Eucharist
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~
Give Yourself the Holiday Gift You Deserve ~
Join us for . . .
A Morning of Spiritual Reflection
Women: God’s Gift to the Church
~~ OPEN . . .
yourself to the enlivening meditations of some of SMMP’s inspiring women,
Sr. Madelyn Gould, Kim Cernek, Susan Murray, Nancy Rutkowski
~~
REFLECT . . .
on the invaluable roles of Christian women in the everyday life of the
Church and beyond
~~
SAVOR . . .
sumptuous festive treats, tea and coffee
~~
ACCEPT . . .
faith-filled fellowship and leave refreshed, refocused and ready to rejoice
in the deeper meanings of the season
Wednesday, Dec. 8
Donation: $5
9:15 - 11:15 a.m.
Babysitting upon prior request
Upper Room
To register: call 369-0777
Sponsored by
Morning Enrichment Committee
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High School Youth
Ministry
Honoring Those Who
Serve Our Nation
Around the World.
Check out our web page: smmp.com
Parents Night Off
We are grateful for all of the parishioners who
have helped us to identify and honor the men and
women of our parish (and their family members)
who serve our nation through the armed forces.
Friday, Dec. 3
5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Need a night out? Need some time to shop? Well let us
help. The teens & adults from the upcoming 2011 Mission
Trip will be sponsoring this fund raiser. Just drop off your
little ones for dinner, movie and crafts and we will take
great care of them while you enjoy a night alone.
To register, please pick up a form either on the teen table
in front of the teen center or in the R.E. office and drop it
off in the box marked Parents Night Off also located in
both places.
We also want to identify and honor those men and
women of our parish (and their family members)
who serve our nation in their work in diplomacy,
economic development and the promotion of
international solidarity.
QUEST Sophomore Teen/Sponsor Event
On Sunday, Dec. 5 at 2:00, Bill Johnson will be the presenter for all our Sophomore Teens and their Confirmation
Sponsors. All teens and their sponsors (or a parent if sponsor cannot make it) are expected to attend this very important event in church.
If you know of someone in our parish (or a family
member of someone in our parish) who is engaged in doing overseas work in development,
international solidarity and/or diplomacy, please
contact Tom Cordaro at 630-369-0777 and/or send
a photo and description of their work.
2011 Confirmation Date
We have our date! Our Confirmation date will be on
Sunday, April 10 at 3:30. Our Celebrant will be our
Pastor, Fr. Paul Hottinger! We will have about 120
Please watch the mail for additional information on
rehearsals, etc.
Extended Deadline
2011 SHINE Mission Trip
We will continue to take permission forms for our 2011
Mission Trip until Monday, Nov. 22. Reaction to this trip
has been great! We have been told by the SHINE Group
that we can extend our deadline! Forms are available in
front of the Teen Center as well as in the R.E. office.
Peer Ministry Dates
Sunday, Nov. 28 (CANCELED) Dec. 5 & 19, 9:00 to 10:30
As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved,
clothe yourselves with compassion,
kindness, humility, meekness, and patience…
and let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts.
Upcoming Dates
Friday, Dec 3
Parents Night Off 5:30/8:30 PM
Sunday, Dec 5
Teen/Sponsor Event
—Colossians 3:12, 15a
2:00 to 3:00 PM
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Children Enjoy First Reconciliation Retreat
On Saturday Nov. 6, approximately 70 children participated in our First Reconciliation Retreat. Special thanks to all of
the parents who help to make this a meaningful event for our children as they prepare to celebrate the Sacrament of
Reconciliation for the first time.
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Adults:
Why Make a Retreat?
Fr. Paul’s Homily
The Best Way to Live
Nov. 10, 2010
Do you ever get to the point where
you say,
Luke 17:11-19
“My life is moving too fast!
Where did my energy go?
“Has none but this foreigner returned to give thanks to God?”
There is a basic controversy about
the relationship of Jesus’ teaching
and the covenant of Israel. What
people wonder, what scholars wonder, is whether the negative elements
that are found clearly in St. Paul and
then also in the gospels, little remarks like this one, are they really
from Jesus? Well, obviously St.
Paul’s teaching is not from Jesus.
St. Paul more or less negates the
whole value of the covenant of Sinai, saying it has been replaced
now, fulfilled now, in Christ. But
others aren’t so sure because, after
all, what God gives God cannot
take away, and even St. Paul said
that. So what is the real relationship
between the teachings of Jesus and
the old way? It’s never going to be
very clear, but we can surmise that
Jesus was often disappointed in the
way in which his fellow Jews, Israelites, lived and the way in which
they related to God.
Here he is making a point of this Samaritan, this foreigner, who is somehow responding rightly with proper
gratitude for the gift he has been
given. Now, “Where are the other
nine?” Jesus asks. Of course the answer is they were doing what he told
them to do; they were going to the
priests. Now could the Samaritan go
to the priests? Not really because
those priests weren’t his priests. So
in one way the Samaritan could not
fulfill the instruction. The other
nine were fulfilling the instruction.
And Jesus expresses disappointment
that they were doing exactly what
he told them to do when, in fact,
something better was available, at
least first, that is, coming back
and rendering thanks.
So it’s not a clear-cut issue. Why
was Jesus upset? Were these other
nine really ungrateful or simply
thoughtless or simply obedient, not
thinking about doing anything until
they finished their job, so to speak.
And we have to be always aware of
these different points of view.
Why? Because the gospels do not
present black and white issues,
but intimation, all kinds of intimations about what would be a better
way of living: “The law says this,
but I say that.” Jesus said that
often. What is the best way for us
to live? One issue is: How are
we really responding to the Holy
Spirit within us?
Now clearly this Samaritan was responding to the Holy Spirit. He is
returning to give thanks to God embodied in Jesus through this gift of
the Spirit. The others were being
very dutiful. They were doing what
they were told to do, but apparently
not following the Spirit. So we have
to be aware of this higher dimension that Jesus is calling us to, this
dimension that only opens up when
our hearts and souls are open to the
Holy Spirit, when we start to see
things and find directions and guidance, that it’s not a matter of
words or instructions. It’s something beyond all that.
“Stand up and go; your faith has
saved you.”
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I need to step back for awhile
and pay attention to the deeper
questions.”
If this fits you, it's time to do something about it. We have just the opportunity for you! A retreat provides
a quiet, reflective atmosphere, a
chance to be with yourself and your
God. Many retreat experiences await
you. Call Sr. Madelyn (369-0777) for
information on the following:
Nov. 28—Dec. 5
The Advent At-Home Retreat
takes place. See flier in the bulletin
for more details.
Jan. 29 - 30
The Women's Christ Renews
His Parish Retreat will be offered
at St. Margaret Mary Church.
Feb. 4 - 6
Women's Winter Weekend
Retreat at Cardinal Stritch Retreat
House, Mundelein, IL. Fr. Jonathan
Foster and Sr. Madelyn Gould will
provide reflections on “The Divine
Pursuit – A Retreat on God's
Search For Us.”
March 18-20
Lenten Men's Retreat at the Carmelite Spiritual Center, Darien, IL.
Fr. Jonathan Foster and Sr. Madelyn
Gould will provide reflections on
“The Divine Pursuit – A Retreat on
God's Search For Us.”
Prayer of Gratitude
We are grateful, our Creator, our
Sustainer, our Savior, for the rule of
Christ that will never come
to an end.
We are thankful for the scope of that
rule—encompassing every tribe,
every language, every color, every
nation, every culture.
We are thankful for the impact of
that rule—for lives changed, for
victories over addictions and
compulsions, for justice prevailing
over tyranny, for love subduing
hatred, for grace replacing vengeance, for acceptance triumphing over
discrimination.
We are thankful for the unity of that
rule—for the willingness to set aside
petty grievances, for the willingness
to set aside our own rights for the
public good, for the grace to step
aside, for the ability to join hands in
a common cause.
Scripture of the Day
Luke 23:33-43
It was meant to be sarcastic, of
course, that inscription that read
“King of the Jews.” But some two
thousand years later an anonymous
author responded to that insult with
the famous “One Solitary Life,”
which ends with this ringing
affirmation: “Nineteen centuries
have come and gone, and today he is
the centerpiece of the human race
and the leader of the column of
progress. I am far within the mark
when I say that all the armies that
ever marched, and all the navies that
ever were built, and all the parliaments that ever sat, and all the kings
that ever reigned, put together, have
not affected the life of man upon this
earth as powerfully as has that
One Solitary Life.”
Please join the Naperville Men's Glee Club
for a special Christmas concert
hosted by St Margaret Mary Parish
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Masses for the Week
Saturday—Nov. 27
8:15—Mathai Enas — Family
2:30—Mary Manade & James Hess Wedding
5:00—Maureen Utecht — Eileen Berg
Sunday—Nov. 28/First Sunday of Advent
7:30—For the Parish Family
9:00—Anita Costello — John & Mary Costello
10:45*—Mildred Hollingsworth — SMMP
Contemporary Choir
12:15—George Rizza — Dolores Rizza
Monday—Nov. 22/St. Cecilia, Virgin & Martyr
8:15—Scaria Chennikkara
Tuesday—Nov. 23
8:15—Robert De La Cruz — Friends & Shirley Talbot
Wednesday—Nov. 24/St. Andrew Dung-Lac, Priest
Martyr & Companions, Martyrs
8:15—Michael Portelli — Family
Thursday—Nov. 25/Thanksgiving
9:00—Greg Kolman — Terri, Adam & Kristin
Friday—Nov. 26
8:15—Michelle Soriano — Family
*Interpreted for the deaf
Food for the Journey
Scripture Readings for the Week
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Saturdays, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Nov. 27
Dec. 4
Dec. 11
Thanksgiving
Fr. Paul
Fr. Paul
Fr. Paul
Lectors
Eucharistic Ministers
Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5; Lk 21:1-4
Rv 14:14-19; Lk 21:5-11
Rv 15:1-4; Lk 21:12-19
Sir 50:22-24; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Lk 17:11-19
Rv 20:1-4, 11 — 21:2; Lk 21:29-33
Rv 22:1-7; Lk 21:34-36
Is 2:1-5; Rom 13:11-14; Mt 24:37-44
Servers
Nov. 27 & 28
Thanksgiving D. Early
L. Tomasello
Day
J. Brand
9:00 a.m.
Sacristan/
Facilitator/LOW
Presider
N. Kordzinski
R. Johnson
M. Van Etten
J. Jeffreys
L. Schawel
J. Nolan
S. Gensler
P. Curran
M. Nolan
M. & K. Findlay
C. Wolf
I. Van Dril
Fr. Paul
G. Scriba
M. Mankus
C. Graber
C. Parker
J. McArdle
K. Volpe
P. Gustafson
P. Skarr
D. Prybell
L. Krebs
W. Jones
C. Kinney
J. Czyl
A. Lynch
A. Krebs
C. Kaduk
Fr. Paul
7:30
C. Rigali
A. Bajusz
M. Stricker
G. Goyette
P. Diekemper
N. Crowe
R. Meeker
T. Zakosek
W. Cassells
J. Vahle
*
D. Zabel
T. & D. Bleifuss
J. Schoder
L. Reyes
Fr. Julian
9:00
C. Flynn
C. Ryan
R. Eckstein
T. Katsis
S. Neuenkirchen G. Brooks M. & H. Smith
D. & S. Kapellen G. Albuquerque G. Purpura J. Scheirer
B. McManus
N. Itzenhuiser
T. Maicke K. Toste
D. Wagner
Fr. Paul
10:45
J. Kacena
M. Taylor
D. Dulik
B. Hassett
S. Sarovich
J. Martinez
*
J. Considine
I. Van Dril
C. Corbett
R. Seermon
C. Conway
S. Stiff
T.J. Peterson
J. Cote
P. Findlay
Fr. Jonathan Foster
M. Perich
J. Tylutki
M. Curley
T. Chennikkarra R. Willey
K. & A. Meder M. Moore
A. Policht
M. Nave
C. Malloy
A. Charicki
Fr. Jonathan Foster
12:15
J. Lynch
K. Deaver
F. Dybicz
5:00
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J. Morell
B. Reilly
C. Filer
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE READINGS
I.
2 Samuel 5:1-3 — David is anointed king of Israel.
St. Margaret Mary Parish
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Parish Staff
Art & Environment Coordinator
II. Colossians 1:12-20 — The Father delivered us to the kingdom
of his beloved Son.
Mary Lou Krauss
Bookkeeper
Pat Henke
Gospel—Luke 23:35-43 — The repentant criminal receives Jesus’
promise of paradise.
Business Manager
Michael Prus
Capital Campaign
Rosalie Fall
“YES” TO THE KING
The Church crowns the year of grace, its liturgical year, with the
solemnity of Christ the King. We could assume that a celebration
of this magnitude would provide us with an easy, clear presentation of who Christ is and who he calls us to be. But this feast
flings the paradoxes of Christ’s kingship in our face. Is Christ
all-powerful? Is he the Messiah, the Anointed of God? Is he a
victim, powerless in the hands of mortal rulers? Is he dead on the
cross? Is he alive in the splendor of eternal light? Is the inscription above his head true? Is he Shepherd or slaughtered lamb?
The answer is “Yes.”
Custodian
Henry Vrbecky
What may be even more difficult is that we have also answered
“Yes” to following this complex, paradoxical King who reigns
from the cross of death, who upsets our expectations and challenges us to upset many of the expectations of the world around
us. But before we despair of being able to sustain the difficulty of
this mission, we are also strengthened by Paul’s words to the Colossians. We are reminded that if we keep our eyes fixed on the
cross, the throne of Christ, we will also find and know the source
of our reconciliation, our peace, and our hope to join him, sharing the inheritance of the holy ones in light everlasting.
Parish Secretary/Bulletin Editor
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A VOCATION VIEW
Who will work for Jesus, the King of Peace, Hope and Honor, the
King of Love, Truth and Justice? Who is dedicated and
enthusiastic enough to proclaim his Good News? It must by YOU!
Deacons (Permanent)
Deacon Ken Miles
Deacon Terry Taylor
Justice/Outreach Minister
Tom Cordaro
Music Director
John Schlaman
Mary Straub
Pastoral Associate
Sr. Madelyn Gould, S.S.S.F.
Pastoral Council President
Kevin Lynch
Priests
Rev. Paul Hottinger, Pastor
Julian von Duerbeck, OSB, Weekend Asst.
Jonathan Foster, OFM, Weekend Asst.
Receptionists
Rosalie Fall & Rita Thompson
Director of Religious Ed., Pre-school - 5
Sue Davey.
Youth Ministry - Jr. High Director
Patti Guare
SMM Parish Notes
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Youth Ministry - High School Director
Candy Rice
Nursery—service for toddlers and preschoolers is available in
Room 16 on the upper level during the 9:00 and 10:45 Sunday
Masses.
Pastoral Care for the Homebound—Please notify the parish
office, 369-0777, of any parishioner who is hospitalized or
homebound so we can visit, bring the Eucharist, and pray for
them. Hospitals do not notify us of parishioners’ admittance.
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Religious Education Secretary
Arlene Serio
Religious Education Staff Assistant
Mary Costello
PRAY FOR VOCATIONS
SERRA CLUB OF DUPAGE