The Family of Our Lady of Loretto WEEKEND MASSES: 5PM SATURDAY, 8:30 AND 11:15AM SUNDAY WEEKDAY MASSES: 815AM MONDAY THRU SATURDAY RECONCILIATION:

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1 The Family of Our Lady of Loretto WEEKEND MASSES: 5PM SATURDAY, 8:30 AND 11:15AM SUNDAY WEEKDAY MASSES: 815AM MONDAY THRU SATURDAY RECONCILIATION: 4-4:45PM SATURDAY

2 OUR LADY OF LORETTO HOMETOWN PAGE 2 First Sunday of Advent THE ADVENT SEASON Dear Parish Family of Our Lady of Loretto, In this time of winter, days are short and nights are long. We need the Light of Christ. We need Christ's warmth and love and joy. And so, we begin our Advent preparation by gathering around the Advent Wreath, hoping that the Light of Christ will bring warmth, peace, and security to our world. But, unless we allow the Spirit of the Lord to guide us and speak through us as prophets of hope there will be no light. Beginning the Church's liturgical year, Advent (from, "ad-venire" in Latin or "to come to") is the season encompassing the four Sundays (and weekdays) leading up to the celebration of Christmas. The Advent season is a time of preparation that directs our hearts and minds to Christ s second coming at the end of time and also to the anniversary of the Lord s birth on Christmas. The final days of Advent, from December 17 to December 24, focus particularly on our preparation for the celebrations of the Nativity of our Lord (Christmas). Just as the light of faith burnt-within the hearts of God's prophets, we too must let the light of faith burn within our hearts, while enflaming us to speak Christ s message of hope to a world in darkness. Like the prophet Isaiah, we must instruct the world around us how to walk in the light of the Lord. As the phrase implies it is through our actions of walking with the poor, the sick, the lonely, and anyone in need of any kind, that the understanding, care, and love we bring them is Christ s light. And, at the same time we show the world what it means to walk in the Light of Christ. With Christmas each day literally starts to get a few minutes longer and brighter until Easter, when we rejoice fully in the light of the Risen Lord, and also our days being brighter, lighter, and warmer. This seasonal change takes place slowly and gradually, minute by minute. And, it only takes us a few minutes each day to bring light to someone whose life is filled with too much darkness. Sincerely, THE ADVENT BOOK CLUB An Advent Book Club is in the making for Our Lady of Loretto and St. Germaine parishioners. The title of our first book is Biggest Lie In The History of Christianity, authored by Matthew Kelly. If you are interested, the first session begins Tuesday, December 4th, at Our Lady of Loretto rectory at 6:30PM. Sessions will be offered at St. Germaine parish as well on Wednesdays beginning, December 5th. You are welcome to attend which ever session is more convenient. For those who must, an afternoon session is being offered on Tuesdays or/and Wednesdays as well at 1:00PM (The location for that session is yet to be determined). Please call the OLL Rectory at to reserve your book/seat. PARISH CONSULTATION MEETING Please be informed that the Priests Placement Board has scheduled a Parish Consultation Meeting for Our Lady of Loretto and St. Germaine parishes for Monday, December 17th at 7:00PM at St. Germaine Church (9711 S. Kolin Ave. Oak Lawn). Most Rev. Andrew Wypych, Vicar and Rev. Dennis Ziomek, Dean will be present for the meeting along with other Archdiocesan personnel who will facilitate. All parishioners from both parishes are encouraged to attend. Any information shared at this meeting is important for all of us to hear first hand. This is an opportunity for your input as well.

3 SUNDAY December 2, 2018 PAGE 3 YEAR C Sunday Readings for December 2, 2018 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT First Reading: Jeremiah 33: Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 3: 12-4:2 Gospel: Luke 21: 25-28, Sunday Readings for December 9, 2018 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT First Reading: Baruch 5: 1-9 Second Reading: Philippians 1: 4-6, 8-11 Gospel: Luke 3: 1-6 Remember to Pray for our Sick Ann Contorno Debbie Heitz Keith Slansky Frank Roti Kayla Smyth Dean Ojeda Kim Lewis Patsy Galecki Myriam Florez Jericho Jeffrey DeVivo Mary Kenny Raul Osornio Gina Jakelski Rest In Peace Mary Sgarioto Laura Kincaid Hope, Love, Joy, Peace Elaine Bridgeman Drew Enselman Yvonne (Wepner) Enselman Jim McNerney Pearl Goworowski Baby Nolan Burbey The Giblin Family Al Butera Matt Pender Nicolas Rossio Pat Walker Marie O Ryan M ASS INTENTIONS FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT Saturday, December 1, :00PM Donna Ivers Tina Baranski Laura Baranski Sunday, December 2, :30AM: Todd O Rourke Shannon Biggie 11:15AM: Ted Heda Barbara Kowalski Marietta Dixon Carl Unger and Family William Taylor Monday, December 3, 2018 Saint Francis Xavier, Priest 8:15AM: Patrick Harden (Birthday) Larry Hudzinski Tuesday, December 4, 2018 Saint John Damascene, Priest and Doctor of the Church 8:15AM: Charles Eichhorn Robert Bridgeman, Sr. Betty Dunne Wednesday, December 5, :15AM: Rev. Charles Heaney Verna Comella Thursday, December 6, 2018 Saint Nicholas, Bishop 8:15AM: Margaret Gaba People of the Parish Friday, December 7, 2018 Saint Ambrose, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 8:15AM: Jack O Hare Jim Knight and Four Children Saturday, December 8, 2018 THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY 8:15AM: Jeanette and Anthony Donovan 5:00PM: Madonna Ivers

4 SUNDAY December 2, 2018 PAGE 4 Of special interest Experience serenity in Taizé prayer. Rejoice in the love of God! SATURDAY 5:00 PM LECTOR and EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS SCHEDULE December 8-9, 2018 SUNDAY 8:30 AM SUNDAY 11:15 AM LECTORS T. Wepner G. Chaput J. McKnight EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS T AIZÉ PRAYER Thursday, December 6, :00PM IN CHURCH J. Ceh M. Dwyer H. Reinheimer G. Slade K. Gilmartin B. Kapjon B. Pacourek L. Thome Monday, December 10, 2018 Counting Team #5 C. Cavazos T. Gilmartin M. Panaralla P. Sulick THE GIVING TREE The Giving Trees are in full bloom near the front doors of the church. If you haven t already, please take a child s gift tag, and then return your unwrapped gift by the second weekend of December. Thank you to the Our Lady of Loretto Women s Guild for hosting our Annual Christmas Craft Show. A special thanks to all of our venders and patrons for supporting our parish endeavors. Congratulations to the Raffle winners! Thank you Santa! UPCOMING WOMEN S GUILD EVENTS The Women s Guild s Christmas Luscious Creations BAKE SALE is scheduled for the weekend of December 15-16th after all masses in church. It s the perfect time to stock up on some tasty gifts for family and friends. The Women s Guild Christmas Party is Tuesday, December 18th at 6:00PM. Dinner will be served at 6:30PM. You re invited so join us for some laughter and maybe a sing-a-long. Please RSVP by December 14th to the Rectory to insure your place at the Christmas table ( ). If you bring a GRAB BAG gift, you will receive a gift too! WEEK OF NOVEMBER 25, 2018 Received: $ Direct Deposits: Sunday s Total: $ Year-to-Date: $88, Food Pantry: Campaign/Human Development: A Christmas Carol Sing-A-Long St. Germaine Catholic Church 9711 S. Kolin Avenue, Oak Lawn Sunday, December 9, 2018 at 5PM Featuring 2 Organ Solos by Brian Bogdanowitz You re Invited!

5 SUNDAY December 2, 2018 PAGE 5 Sunday 2 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT 8:30AM MASS 9:30AM REP CLASSES 11:15AM MASS MONDAY 3 Saint Francis Xavier, Priest TUESDAY 4 9:00AM CANASTA ( B BUILDING) 6:30PM AD- VENT BOOK CLUB WEDNESDAY 5 THURSDAY 6 Saint Nicholas, Bishop 7PM TAIZÉ PRAY- ER (IN CHURCH) FRIDAY 7 Saint Ambrose, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 8:15AM MORNING MASS SATURDAY 8 THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY 5:00PM MASS Bulletin articles are due in writing by noon Monday. WEEKEND MASSES 5PM Saturday - 8:30 and 11:15AM. Sunday FOR YOUR INFORMATION WEEKDAY MASSES 8:15AM Monday thru Saturday RECONCILIATION: 4:00-4:45PM Saturday BAPTISMS and WEDDINGS: Please call the rectory office for information at RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Class times for Kindergarten thru 8th grade 9:30-11:00AM Sundays. Reconciliation is received in 2nd grade; First Communion is received in 3rd grade; Confirmation is received in 8th grade. Call the Religious Education office for more information at PARISH ORGANIZATIONS Parish Transformation Committee Women s Guild Men s Club Ministers of Care Shawl Ministry Food Pantry PARISH STAFF Rev. Thomas S. Cabala, Pastor Marianne Powers, Catechetical Leader Dan Arens, Sarah Sands, Brittany Kapjon, Bryanna Kapjon, Music Ministry Marge Hasse, Bookkeeper Jackie Watt, Bulletin Editor Terri Wepner, Office Ron Ditzler, Maintenance Supervisor Shawn Enright, Maintenance OUR LADY OF LORETTO PARISH Phone: South Kostner Avenue, Hometown, Illinois, Parish Office Hours: Monday Friday 9AM to 4PM, Saturday 9AM to 3PM A Roman Catholic community, embracing the gospel of Christ, as a welcoming, caring, family of faith.

6 CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS Our Lady of Loretto Parish # S. Kostner Ave Hometown, IL TELEPHONE CONTACT PERSON Jacquelyn Watt SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2000 Adobe Acrobat 6.0 Windows XP Professional PRINTER Epson Stylus 740 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION December 2, 2018 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 THROUGH 6 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS