Immaculate Conception Parish Bulletin

Immaculate Conception Parish Bulletin
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 25, 2015
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Parish Directory
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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.
A Note from Father Tom
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A Note from Keith Wolfe
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Today’s Readings &
Readings for the Week
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MASS SCHEDULE
Mass Intentions
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Prayer Intentions
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Calendar
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Coming Events
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Religious Education
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Youth Ministry
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2015 Annual Appeal
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CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK ~ JANUARY 25 TO JANUARY 30
MASS ~ JANUARY 25, 9:00 A.M.
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION GRADE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL
GRADE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE AND REGISTRATION
FOR NEW STUDENTS ~ JANUARY 25~ 10:00 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M.
ICCATHOLIC PREP WALL OF HONOR INDUCTION MASS
JANUARY 28 ~ 8:15 A.M
GRADE SCHOOL DISTINGUISHED GRADUATE MASS
JANUARY 30 ~ 8:15 A.M.
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.
Volunteer Opportunities
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Grade School
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High School
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Christmas Flowers
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Christian Service
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Weekly Sharing
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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
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 Church
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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Dear Friends in Christ,
This weekend we mark the beginning of Catholic Schools Week. Each year
the Catholic Schools in our country put aside one week in order to celebrate
the value of Catholic Education. Many people in our parish have benefited
from attending Catholic schools. Likewise, we are blessed that our parish
sponsors two Catholic schools. Our grade school enrolls children ages three
through grade 8 and our high school, IC Catholic Prep, enrolls students in
grades 9 through 12. The total enrollment in these grades of our two schools
is the largest sponsored by any Catholic parish in the state of Illinois. We are
very blessed to continue this tradition that was started in the year 1900.
I was very blessed that my parents sent me to Catholic Schools. It was
indeed a sacrifice for them to make this decision. They were already paying
a great deal of taxes and yet they decided to make this financial investment.
Later in life, I learned how firmly they believed in the significance of
Catholic Education. My parents wanted me to be able to learn about God
and our Catholic way of life on an ongoing basis. In a Catholic school, religion is not only a subject, it is instead
something that is taught and encouraged throughout the entire school day. I am very grateful to have received this
foundation, both in grade and in high school. The success of our schools at Immaculate Conception is beyond
measure. We sponsor an excellent Catholic high school. Young men and women who graduate from IC Catholic
Prep are truly prepared to make a difference by their lives. I consider myself very blessed to be able to witness the
growth and development that occurs in them.
Likewise, the children in our grade school grow stronger in their faith and spiritual well being on a daily basis. It is
a beautiful thing to witness their outstanding educational development. Like the students in our high school, it is
also very gratifying to see how their lives grow deeper in Christ on a daily basis.
Thank you to all of our Administrations, Faculties and Staffs for your constant and never ending dedication to the
welfare of the students in Immaculate Conception schools. Thank you as well to all of the parents for their never
ending dedication that is shown, particularly in the countless ways in which you volunteer to assist us in our mission.
Thank you to all of our parishioners for all that you have done throughout the years. Thank you to those who have
gone before us for their wisdom and dedication that was shown in starting and maintaining our schools. The very
dedicated Sisters of St. Agnes were an integral part of Catholic Education for 85 years. Countless laymen and
women have also generously shared their time and talent as administrators, teachers and staff members. Over the
years numerous priests have also worked diligently for the advancement of Catholic Education at IC.
May God continue to bless and watch over Immaculate Conception Grade School and IC Catholic Prep. If you are
interested in potentially enrolling your child in either of our schools, please contact the respective office.
Sincerely in Christ,
A Note From Mr. Keith Wolfe, Seminarian
Our Seminarian Keith Wolfe will be on pilgrimage to the Holy Land (Jerusalem) with his classmates from Saint Mary
of the Lake Seminary until March 21st, 2015. He writes, "Although it is a few short months until I am ordained a Deacon
with my assignment at IC beginning in June, I would like to serve the parish community on my pilgrimage. I will be
visiting many of the holy sites from Scripture. I am offering to pray for any of your intentions at these sites. For
example, maybe someone is sick in your family, I can pray for them at the site where Jesus healed Lazarus. These
locations have a special grace because of their connection to the life of Our Lord. So, if you are interested in prayer,
please send an email to [email protected]. You may be as specific or anonymous as you desire. I look forward to
continue to serve all of you as a Deacon when I return."
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W or s h ip
Welcome to the Word
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — The Ninevites turn from their evil way
in response to Jonah’s message (Jonah 3:1-5, 10).
Psalm — Teach me your ways, O Lord (Psalm 25).
Second Reading — The world in its present form is
passing away (1 Corinthians 7:29-31).
Gospel — Jesus proclaims, “Repent, and believe in the
gospel.” The new disciples abandon their nets and follow
him (Mark 1:14-20).
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the
Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International
Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights
reserved.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5; Ps 96:1-3, 7-8a, 10;
Mk 3:22-30
Tuesday:
Heb 10:1-10; Ps 40:2, 4ab, 7-8a, 10, 11;
Mk 3:31-35
Wednesday: Heb 10:11-18; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 4:1-20
Thursday: Heb 10:19-25; Ps 24:1-6; Mk 4:21-25
Friday:
Heb 10:32-39; Ps 37:3-6, 23-24, 39-40;
Mk 4:26-34
Saturday: Heb 11:1-2, 8-19; Lk 1:69-75; Mk 4:35-41
Sunday:
Dt 18:15-20; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; 1 Cor 7:32-35;
Mk1:21-28
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sunday:
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Catholic Schools Week
Monday:
Ss. Timothy and Titus
Tuesday:
St. Angela Merici
Wednesday: St. Thomas Aquinas
Saturday: St. John Bosco
Masses for the Week
MONDAY, JANUARY 26
6:15AM—†Frank Cygan/Family
7:30AM—†Eleanore C. Capron/Jack Doyle
TUESDAY, JANUARY 27
6:15AM—†Edwin Sieradzski/Family
7:30AM—†Clare Mellon
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28
6:15AM—†Lawrence & Mary Cygan/Family
7:30AM—†Stanley & Genevieve Gasiciel/Family
8:15AM—HS Distinguished Alumni Mass
THURSDAY, JANUARY 29
6:15AM—†Marion & Joseph Kertz/Family
7:30AM—†William Healy/Paul & Betty Daudelin
FRIDAY, JANUARY 30
6:15AM—†Joseph & Stephanie Gawlik//Family
7:30AM—†Mary Dyer/Dyer Family
8:15AM—GS Mass Distinguished Grad Mass
SATURDAY, JANUARY 31
8:00AM—†Jim Newbill/Sutton Family
5:15PM—†Francis Maloney/Bridget Maloney
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1
7:30AM—†Catherine Zable/Hugh McLean Family
9:00AM— †Mary Schumacher/Hillsman Family
11:30AM—Parish Family
5:15PM—†James O’Hara/Rita & Paul Higgins
In today’s Scripture passage, God inspires Jonah to listen
to the Lord’s call, and warn the people of Nineveh to turn
away from evil and repent. In St. Mark’s Gospel, Jesus
calls Simon-Peter, Andrew, James, and John to follow
Him. They respond immediately, leaving their fishing
businesses and families — in essence, sacrificing
everything — to become His disciples. Their actions
were considered radical even in Jesus’ day, and would be
even more so in today’s world. As disciples striving to
embrace stewardship as a way of life, are we, too, willing
to sacrifice all we have for the Kingdom of God?
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Stewardship of Our Prayer for...
THOSE WHO ARE ILL…..
Cronin, Richard
Daniels, Larry
Geis, George
Giacobbe, Michael
Lahey, Tom
Marra, Geraldine
Mogni, Andrew James
Rogers, Jackie
Rossman, Min
Ruiz-Block, Vanessa
Salerno, Madeline
“HEAVENLY FATHER, ACCEPT OUR PRAYERS
WHICH WE OFFER FOR THEM”
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.
† Mary Frances Gardner, wife of Michael Gardner
IC Prayer Shawl Ministry
Those who wish to gather as a group to knit or crochet
prayer shawls will meet on the first and third Tuesdays
of the month in the Marian Room of the Rectory from
9:00am until noon. You may “drop in” and spend as
much time as you wish. If you want to learn how to knit or
crochet, we will have teachers available to help.
Visitation Parish hosts its prayer quilt sessions on the
second and third Tuesdays of the month from 9:00am
until noon. Participants will meet in the lower level of the
Parish Center. For further information, please contact Rita
Beese at 630- 279-6811 or [email protected]
OUR LOVED ONES IN THE MILITARY
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
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
1st Lt. Alex Hossfeld, US Ar my
Nephew of Ed & Jan Dorner
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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, January 26
7:00 pm
Worship Commission Meeting
Marian Room
Tuesday, January 27
8:00 am
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
Lectio Divina
Men’s CRHP Organizational Team Meeting
Catechist K-5 Meeting
Resource Room
Agnesian Room
Resource Room
Wednesday, January 28
8:15 am
9:30 am
7:00 pm
ICCP Distinguished Grad Mass
Bible Study
Men’s CRHP Recap/Planning Meeting
Chapel
Resource Room
Marian Room
Thursday, January 29
3:30 pm-4:15 pm
6:30 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
Parish Children’s Choir Rehearsal
Curriculum Night
Parish Choir Rehearsal
Women’s CRHP Meeting
Chapel
Grade School
Chapel
Media Center
Friday, January 30
8:15am
GS Distinguished Grad Mass
Church
Saturday, January 31
8:00 am
9:30 am—4:30pm
4:00—4:45 pm
4:00-4:45 pm
5:15 pm
7:00—9:00 pm
Mass
ICCP Coaches vs Cancer Games
Parish Children’s Choir Rehearsal
Reconciliation
Mass
ICCP Coaches vs Cancer Games
Church
Gym
Band Room
Church
Chapel
Gym
Sunday, February 1
7:30 am
8:00 am
9:00 am
Mass
RCIA
Mass
10:10 am
10:15 am
11:30 am
5:15 pm
Religious Education Classes
Spiritual Classics
Mass
Mass
Church
Resource Room
Chapel/Childrens Church/
Family Mass—Grade 6
GS/HS Classrooms
Media Center
Chapel
Chapel
Memorial Opportunities—Stained Glass Windows
At this time, we have only three stained glass windows available. Don’t miss out on this
opportunity to honor your loved ones. Windows still available are:
St. Philip
St. Bartholomew
St. Matthias
If you are interested in any of the opportunities listed above,
please contact Kathy Kiebala, 630 530-8848 or [email protected]
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Adult / Teen Confirmation Classes
Immaculate Conception Parish invites you to
become a Liturgical Minister to bring the Word and
the Body and Blood of Christ to the faithful
assembled at our daily and weekend Masses at IC.
Training of Lectors and Extraordinary Ministers of
Holy Communion will be held on two dates in
February; all IC par ishioner s
are invited to attend.
Saturday morning, February 14,
9:00AM in the Chapel*
Tuesday evening, February 17,
7:00pm in the Chapel*
For more information and/or to register online, call
Maria Wilbert, IC Volunteer and Special Project Coordinator
at (630) 530-3498 or email [email protected]
(*In compliance with Diocese of Joliet requirements, all adult
Liturgical Ministers are required to complete training and
attend a Protecting God’s Children workshop
if they have not yet done so)
Seniors Invited to Defer Property Taxes for
2014 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.
The application period closes March 2, 2015. Please call the
DuPage County Treasurer’s Office at (630) 407-5900 or go
treasurer.dupageco.org
Immaculate Conception will offer adult Confirmation
classes beginning on Wednesday, March 18 from 6:30 –
8:00 PM in the PAC/Rectory. We will meet for five
sessions, concluding the week of April 22. We
will not meet during Holy Week. You do not need to be
a member of Immaculate Conception Parish to
participate in these classes.
Teens will be confirmed at Immaculate Conception on
April 25 and adults will be confirmed at the Cathedral of
St. Raymond in Joliet on Sunday, May 17, 2014 at 2:00
PM. For additional information, please contact Pam
Stefik at 630-530-3497.
Knights of Columbus Fish Fry
Mermaids
Women of IC and Vis - Join the
Mermaids at the Knights of
Columbus Fish Fry!
Have you ever wanted to be a
barmaid? Maybe just once? Here is
your chance - Join the Mermaid Barmaids.
The Knights of Columbus needs you to help a the
Lenten Fish Fry serving drinks - NO EXPERIENCE
NECESSARY. Have fun with other women from the
community and help a great cause. One time
commitment of 3 hours during a Fryday in lent. Bring
the family and let them have dinner at the same time.
email [email protected]
to sign up or for more information
Marya Gibbons and Suzie Bauernfeind
Mermaids in Charge
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES
SUNDAY
February 1
CHILDREN’S CHURCH
WEDNESDAY
February 4
SUNDAY
February 1
February 1—9:00 am Mass—6th Grade Family Mass
UPCOMING CONFIRMATION DATES
Sunday, January 25, 1:00—1:30 pm in the Church
Confirmation Pre-Retreat with John Grossman for parents, and all ICRE and ICGS Confirmandi
Saturday, February 21, 1:00– 6:15 pm in Plunkett Hall
Confirmation Retreat
UPCOMING FIRST COMMUNION DATES
Monday, February 2, 6:30 pm—1st Reconciliation, Group A—Chapel
Tuesday, February 3, 6:30 pm—1st Reconciliation, Group B—Chapel
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CATHOLIC MINISTRIES
ANNUAL APPEAL
THE 2015 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES ANNUAL
APPEAL IS UNDERWAY
“EXTENDING GOD’S MERCY”
The 2015 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal begins with
a mailing that many of our parishioners have received or
will soon receive. This is a mailing from Bishop Conlon
asking for a pledge to the 2015 Catholic Ministries
Annual Appeal.
The Appeal not only funds many of the operations of the
diocese, it funds services that are of great help to the
ministries here in our parish. For example, funds
support…INSERT SOME OF THE MINISTRIES IN YOUR
PARISH THAT RECEIVE TRAINING OR OTHER
FORMS OF SUPPORT. DON’T FORGET….
This year, the theme of the Appeal is “Extending God’s
Mercy.” The greatest act of God's Mercy toward
humankind was to send His Son. People lost the way to
God, the truth about God and a life in God by our own
fault. Jesus came to give us the Way, the Truth and a new
Life. Jesus taught us to be MERCIFUL as His Father is
MERCIFUL. (Luke: 6:36)
How do we acknowledge God’s mercy and show Him
our gratitude? One way that we can show our gratitude is
by giving back to God the gifts He shared with us. We can
support our parish, our diocese and the Church
throughout the world with gifts of time, talent and
treasure. The gifts we give enable ministries, education,
and services that touch thousands of lives.
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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.
Hospitality Committee—help is needed for Donut
Sundays and other events
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.
PACZKI SUNDAY
Sunday, February 15
St. Joseph Table
Sunday, March 15
Our parish goal is $ 98,300 With your financial support,
we can exceed this goal. When we exceed our goal in paid
pledges, we will receive 65% of the amount over goal for
use in our parish.
Please answer Bishop Conlon’s request and make a
generous pledge. All pledges can be paid in 10
installments.
Thank you in advance for your support.
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For more information or to volunteer,
please contact Maria Wilbert,
Volunteer Coordinator,
630 530-3498, [email protected].
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Immaculate Conception Grade School, 530-3490
THIS WEEKEND!
ICGS OPEN HOUSE &
NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION
SUNDAY, JANUARY 25TH
10 AM TO 1PM IN THE
SCHOOL BUILDING
TAKE A PERSONAL TOUR WITH
ONE OF OUR STUDENTS.
IF YOU ARE REGISTERING A NEW STUDENT,
PLEASE BRING SOCIAL SECURITY CARD,
BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATE., BIRTH CERTIFICATE ,
AND $100 DEPOSIT.
WE INVITE YOU TO TAKE A CLOSER LOOK !
WWW.ICGRADESCHOOLELMHURST.ORG
January 25, 2015
IC Catholic Prep 530-3460
IC CATHOLIC PREP TO PRESENT
JERRY HAGGERTY, SR
WITH 2015-16 WALL OF HONOR AWARD
As a part of the annual Catholic Schools Week
celebration, IC Catholic Prep is pleased to announce that
Jerry Haggerty Sr will be receiving their prestigious Wall
of Honor Award at the All-School Mass on Wednesday,
January 28th,, 2015, at 8:15am in the IC Chapel. The
ICCP Wall of Honor Award recognizes community
members whose achievements reflect the ideals of
commitment, excellence, and service; and gives witness
to the heart and spirit of Catholic Education. All are
welcome to attend and join us in our celebration of
Catholic Schools Week and Jerry Haggerty Sr!
IC CATHOLIC PREP BASKETBALL TO HOST
ANNUAL COACHES VS CANCER EVENT
Immaculate Conception Grade School
is proud to announce that the
2015 ICGS Distinguished Graduate Award
will be presented to
Joanna Marie Lucca (Class of 2003)
Reverend Raymond Lescher (Class of 1949)
Please join us at our ICGS all school Mass on Friday,
January 30th at 8:15am in the Church. These awards will
be presented at the conclusion of Mass. Unfortunately,
Father Lescher is unable to attend and will visit ICGS
at a later date.
Joanna Lucca will be honored for her work with the
Cristo Rey Network in Chicago and her associated
volunteer work for 15 months in Tacna, Peru. In Peru,
she worked with at Centro Cristo Rey del Nino y
Adolescente, a Jesuit program that serves the poorest of
the poor.
Father Ray Lescher will be honored for his work as a
priest with the poorest of the poor in the Diocese of
Joliet. Father Lescher, as pastor of Sacred Heart Parish
of Joliet, has advocated for better pay and working
conditions for those who are not paid a living wage in
his community. He helped to found “Warehouse
Workers for Justice” and has been a model for civil
disobedience and solidarity with the poor.
Please join us in celebrating these graduates of ICGS!
JOIN US! IC CATHOLIC PREP SUPER
“SUPPER” BOWL
FEBRUARY 1– 3:00 PM
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 537 S. York Rd.
The ICCP Booster Club throws this party annually to extend
their gratitude to the faculty, staff, coaches, and the benefactors
of the high school who have helped us raise funds to enhance
the athletic programs for the ICCP student athletes. One half of
every dollar spent on raffle squares will go towards enhancing
our athletics programs and the other half could go to a lucky
winner like YOU! QUESTIONS? Or if you’re interested in
buying or selling raffle squares, please contact Rick Aspan at
(630) 605-8108 or email [email protected]
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Christmas Memorial Flowers
We thank the following parishioners for their donations to Christmas Flowers in
memory of their loved ones. May the beauty of these flowers remind us of the glory
of new life that those who sleep in Christ have with Him forever. Our list will be
continued next week.
Donated By
In Memory Of
Miss Diana Atkisson
Jean & Mike Baldikoski
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Benedetto
Leota & M.S. Atkisson
Keppel & Baldikoski Families
Joseph & Anna Coloprisco, Constance & Tom Sopato
Ann & Richard Benedetto, Thomas Pastore
Bill Cello
Francisco & Purificacion Cruz, Romeo & Isabel Cadaoas
Julia Calcagno, Catherine & George Glass, Rose Agnes Funk
James S. Carollo
Edward A. Caron
Bill Cello
Martin Chlystek Sr., Marlene Chlystek
Terrence Costello, Costello & Mullligan Families
Eileen Cozzi, Josephine Toczylowski, Edward Toczylowski,
Paul & Mary Radowski, Agnes & Joseph Masterson
Hermina & Edward Toczylowski, Rafella & Gelsimo Cozzi
Angelo & Carmella Sota, Fione De Simone
Clifford & Mary Dyer
George and Barbara Masa
George H. Foreman
John P. Forgac, Vida Forgac, Lawrence Tabernik,
Margaret Tabernik
Vic & Rita Friese, Ken & Joyce Ozeki, Arlene & Orville
Fortuey, Bill & Marion Daley, Louis & Alimey Garelli
Barbara Matusinec, Barbara Kapellas (Garland)
Gohr Family, Prominski Family
Willis Hamilton, Stella Smith, Loyde Smith, Bob Smith
George Hanrahan
Rose & Erik Hawkinson, Don Hawkinson, Mollie Remec
Andrew & Veena Sedlacek
Hennessy Family & Nora & Kevin
John & Stacia Heslop, Evelyn Huerner
Antionette Moran
Dorothy Sense
John A. Imbra
Rita Braland
Donald C. Melnik
Kaiser, O'Connor, Hoffman & Hederman Families
Ed Kalina
William J. Kennedy, Lucy Migalski
Jed & Mary Koch
Casey Kornesczuk, Millie Pierce, Michael Pierce
Robert LaPointe
Steve J. Boffa
Meessmann Family, Betty Meessmann
Jason and Amanda
Mr. & Mrs. Nick Cadaoas
Mr. & Mrs. Pasquale Calcagno
Mary Carollo
Mrs. Patricia Caron
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Cello
Mr. & Mrs. Martin Chlystek
Mrs. Jeanne Costello
Dr. & Mrs. Phillip Cozzi
Mrs. Amalia De Simone
David Dyer
Deacon & Mrs. John Feely lll
Mrs. Magdaline Foreman
Mr. & Mrs. John Forgac
Mr. & Mrs. Brett Garelli
Dave Garland & Karen Matusinec
Mr. & Mrs. Dan Gohr
Mrs. Mary Hamilton
Mrs. Rita Hanrahan
Ms. Mary Hawkinson
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Hennessey
Margaret Hennessy
Ms. Darlene Heslop
Ruth & Tim Hill
Mr. & Mrs. William Hoeller
Mr. & Mrs. John Imbra
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Jabczynski
Michele, Chris, Aidan & Erik Janc
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Kaiser
Loretta Kalina
Mrs. Dorothy Kennedy
Ms. Susan Koch
Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Kornesczuk
Mrs. Mary LaPointe
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Luczak
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Meenan
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12 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 25, 2015
Christian Service
Prayer for Blessed Service
Dear God, let your will for me be known.
Use me, oh God, as your creation.
When a kind word needs to be spoken, use my
voice.
When a load needs to be lifted, use my back.
When a hug needs to be given, use my arms.
When a journey needs to be taken, use my feet.
When a message needs to be delivered, use my
mind.
When a friend needs to be loved, use my heart.
In all things, in all ways, use me, God,
as your instrument of love, faith, peace and
tranquility.
-Journey with Spirit ©2002-2010 Vicky
Thompson
Our most needed items
this week are fresh fruit
and vegetables,
milk, eggs and cheese,
flour, sugar, vegetable
oil, pasta and pasta
sauce, canned fruit, soup,
laundry detergent, dish
soap and toothpaste.
Remember that you may drop food off at the PAC/
Rectory during normal business hours. Our faith is
reflected most strongly in our actions to help the most
vulnerable, especially those who hunger. "Love of
neighbor is inseparable from love for God."
Catechism of the Catholic Church, #1878
HOSPITALIZED? PLEASE
LET US KNOW!
Please remember to notify
the Rectory if you or a
member of your family is
hospitalized and wants to
receive Communion or a
pastoral visit from one of our Ministers of Care or priests.
We visit Elmhurst Hospital several times a week and
convenient times can be arranged.
If you are HOMEBOUND, unable to attend Mass and wish
to receive Communion, our Eucharistic Ministers will visit
on a weekly basis. Please call Pam at 530-3497 to
arrange a convenient time.
USED CAR NEEDED
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and we’d like
to continue one of IC’s longstanding traditions of
providing homemade cookies to our homebound seniors.
Will you help to make someone’s Valentine’s Day extraspecial by providing a dozen cookies that will be
delivered by our Eucharistic Ministers to the
homebound?
Please place the cookies in a plastic bag and deliver to
the IC Rectory on Friday, February 6 between the hours
of 8:30 and 3:00. We currently have 25 homebound
seniors who will benefit from your loving baking. Please
contact Pam Stefik at 530-3497 with questions.
On behalf of our homebound seniors,
THANK YOU!
One of IC Daybreak’s
Transitional Housing clients is
in need of a used car in good
working order, preferably with
less than 100,000 miles. Our
client has begun to pay down
debt and save money, working diligently towards the day
she will be financially independent. Unfortunately, her
current vehicle has almost 200,000 miles on it and has
begun to have significant repair issues, which impacts
her ability to save towards her future.
If you or someone you know may be able to donate a
vehicle in good working order, please contact Pam Stefik
at 630-530-3497.
God bless you.
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 25, 2015
Stewardship of Treasure
Stewardship of Time
Lectors and Servers for Next Weekend
Weekly Sharing
TIME
SATURDAY & SUNDAY,
January 17 & 18, 2015
Sunday Envelopes Total:
$ 16,371.78
Electronic Offerings:
$ 10,314.25
Total Gifts:
$ 26,686.03
(Includes $520 of Capital Improvement Donations)
Number of Electronic Offerings:
Number of registered households:
13
215
2371
Amount Budgeted Per Week:
$ 27,840.00
Thank You in His Name!
LECTORS
SERVERS
Saturday,
Jan 31,
5:15 PM
(Chapel)
T. Paprocki (1)
I. Sparacino (2)
W. Macariola (1)
M. Morsch (2)
A. Paprocki (3)
N. Farrow (4)
S. Murphy,D. Rossman
B. Cronin, M. Cadaoas
V. Cadaoas, R. Spizzirri
B. Daudelin
Sunday,
Feb 1,
7:30 AM
(Church)
A. McCarthy (1)
J Kenneally (2)
J. Kuhl (1)
M. Kuhl (2)
B. Moore (3)
R. Kenneally (4)
D. McCaffrey, R. McCaffrey
J Kenneally, A. Chiappetta
M. Lucca, T. Miller
P. Cello
Sunday,
Feb 1,
9:00 AM
(Chapel)
S Whiteside (1)
M. Kennedy (2)
C. Dale (1)
L. Enright (2)
K. Dale (3)
E. Thurber (4)
N. Dale, J. Dale, M. Tovey
J. Hill, Ruth Hill,
J. Giralamo, S Whiteside
E. Cheng (1)
L. Kalina (2)
J. Condon (1)
C. Mulcahy (2)
E. Baran (3)
M. Welsh (4)
G. Cheng, N. Cheng,
K. Cheng, M. Sutton
O. Condon, J. Randag
S. Natanek
D Schierl (1)
J. Calles (2)
M. Eckhoff (1)
E. Johnson (2)
C. Fahey (3)
E. Platt (4)
C. Eckhoff, K. Stuefen
K. Morgan, S. Koch
Sunday,
Feb 1,
11:30 AM
(Chapel)
Sunday,
Feb 1,
5:15 PM
(Chapel)
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
EBOLA COLLECTION
On the weekend of January 10 and 11, parishes
throughout the Diocese of Joliet were asked to have a
second collection to assist people with the Ebola virus.
Through the generosity of our parishioners, we collected
$2,416.70 for this effort.
2014 CONTRIBUTIONS
Year end letters reflecting all contributions
for Sunday offerings and Capital Campaign
donations will be mailed by the end of January.
Thank You!
SpeakOut Illinois 2015 Conference
On Saturday, January 31st, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm, the SpeakOut Illinois 2015 Conference theme will be
“Life: Worth Fighting For." The conference will take place at Crowne Plaza O’Hare Hotel (5440 N.
River Road) in Rosemont. This year’s keynote speaker and recipient of the Henry Hyde Life Leadership
Award will be Professor Robert P. George of Pr inceton Univer sity, who will speak on “Bear ing
Witness to Life and Facing Persecution.” There will be workshops on the following topics: (1) Life Sentences: The Power of
Persuasion with Mary Hallan FioRito and Tom Ciesielka, (2) The Pill: Poison for Men & Women with Dr. Diana West, (3) Victims
of “Choice”: Reaching Post-Abortive Women and Men with Nancy Kreuzer, and (4) Sex Trafficking: How to Stop It and Do
Something About It with Elizabeth Yore. Register now for this one-of-a-kind event bringing together pro-lifers from across the
entire state to learn together how to protect the unborn and their parents. For additional information, go to http://
speakoutillinois.org/ . Early bird registration is $55 by Jan. 23 ($65 after). Call 847-223-7022 to register or print the website form
to send in.
Saturday, January 31st, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, TeenSpeak - A special program from Teens at Speak Out Illinois. This year's
TeenSpeak program theme is “Pro-Life Knowledge is Power” and will feature special guest speaker Linda Couri, a former
Planned Parenthood counselor who will speak about “The Choice Driven Life”. There will also be great opportunities to learn
how you as a teenager can stand up for life in your community plus pro-life videos, networking with other pro-life teens, and
more. For full details visit http://speakoutillinois.org/teenspeak.php