Christ the Servant Catholic Church Serving God from your Heart

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1 Christ the Servant Catholic Church Serving God from your Heart Our Mission Christ the Servant Parish is a welcoming Catholic faith community gathered together to gratefully share and live the Eucharist, the inspiration of the Gospel, the presence of the Holy Spirit, and to follow Christ's example in service of others.

2 Page 2 December 9, 2018 Living Stewardship Now Experience God s loving mercy through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. (Fr. Bob is available for confessions from 4:00-4:30 Saturday afternoons, or by appointment.) Pope Francis Tweet for the Week Advent is the time to welcome the Lord who comes to meet us, the time to look ahead, and to prepare ourselves for Christ s return. The altar flowers this weekend are in memory of Ada Usilton, mother of Rosada H. Donations for altar flowers will be accepted in the parish office. ($30 suggested donation.) Make sure you identify yourself (so the donation can be included on your tax records), and the person(s)/event you are honoring, and whether there is a specific date you want the flowers on the altar. First come, first served for choice of date. Please make the donation at least a month in advance so we can plan appropriately to purchase, place, and include in the bulletin. Copyright 2011, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. Lighting the Candles of the Advent Wreath Lord God, let your blessings come upon us as we light the candles of this wreath. This is a wonderful way to celebrate the Advent season. We need one person, group or family for each mass. It s a simple thing to do, yet adds so much to the mass. Please sign up for your chosen mass on the sacristy door. Through the Waters of Baptism, the faith community of Christ the Servant Parish welcomes Axel Arthur, son of Jose & Victoria L November 4, 2018 Melanie Lee, daughter of Giovanni Battista F and Kelly Lee N November 4, 2018 Christmas Centerpiece- Making and Afternoon Tea 3:00 pm December 16, 2018 Spend an enchanting afternoon with Horticulturist Peggy Garvin of "Garvin Gardens," who will bring the supplies and guide us in making our own beautiful centerpiece to bring home for our Christmas table. Enjoy tea, home-made scones and more. Tickets are $30 per person, and are available for purchase in the narthex. Find us (and like us!) on Facebook. Type Christ the Servant Catholic Church into the search bar.

3 Second Sunday of Advent Advent and Christmas Schedule December 9 11:00 am Set up Nativity in narthex Volunteers are needed to help! Please just stay after the 10 am mass, or come back at 11 December 14 7:00 pm RF Christmas Program December 16 10:00 am deadline to bring Christmas Sharing items. (Non-perishables and gifts may be brought into the parish office during the week). Distribution begins at 11 am. December 16 3:00 pm Christmas Centerpiece Making Event and Tea December 23 11:00 am. Decorate for Christmas December 24 Masses at 4:00 pm and 10:00 pm December 25 Mass at 10:00 am December 31 4:45 pm Mary, Mother of God vigil mass January 1 10:00 am Mary, Mother of God mass Ages 6-16 (sing or play) minute Rehearsals after 10 am mass. Contact Janet Alikpala at janet@ctswoodridge.org or by phone or stop by after mass! Page 3 Simbang Gabi Novena of Masses Simbang Gabi is a Filipino tradition, open to all. The translation of Simbang Gabi means evening or night mass As a devotional practice, it refers to the Philippine Catholic tradition of a series of nine evening masses celebrated during the Advent season, from December As the Simbang Gabi novena begins, the somber waiting at the beginning of Advent turns into an eager and joyful longing for the coming of the Savior during the final nine days of Advent. Christ the Servant is pleased to host one of these masses for the Eastern Cluster. The schedule of the masses in the novena is: Dec 14: Christ the King, 1501 S Main St, Lombard, 7:00 pm Dec 15: Ascension of Our Lord, 1S314 Summit Ave, Oakbrook Terrace, 6:00 pm Dec 16: St. Walter, 130 W Pine Ave, Roselle, 3:00 pm Dec 17: Our Lady of Peace, 701 Plainfield Rd, Darien, 7:00 pm Dec 18: St Mary Immaculate, S Rte 59, Plainfield, 7:30 pm Dec 19: Divine Savior, 6700 Main St, Downers Grove, 7:00 pm Dec 20: Visitation, 779 S York St, Elmhurst, 7:00 pm Dec 21: Holy Trinity, 111 S Cass Ave, Westmont, 7:00 pm Dec. 22: St. Dominic, 440 E Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, 6:30 pm These are festive celebrations with Christmas carols sung before mass, faith sharing, and, of course, lots of food afterward a sample of Filipino food and refreshments is usually served at a reception following mass. This is one of many cultural activities everyone can participate in and enjoy as a preparation for Christmas. AS WE CELEBRATE THE REASON FOR THE SEASON! As a Christmas/New Year gift to Christ the Servant parishioners, the RESPECT FOR ALL Life Committee is having a Mass offered for you and your families on Sunday, Dec. 24 th at the 10:00 pm Mass. May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you His favor and give you His peace. Numbers 6:24-26 NLT

4 Page 4 December 9, 2018 Religious Formation Grades 1 7 Sessions meet this Tuesday and Wednesday 8th Grade Confirmation Next Classes: Sunday Session - January 6th Wednesday Session - January 9th Service Project Christmas Dinner & Gift Pick-up: Sunday December 16, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Christ the Servant families are being asked to dress the F.A.C.T. Youth Group (Grades 6-8) GIVING TREE with donations of new hats, mittens & gloves for children. They will be donated to Hope's Front Door and St. Ethelreda. Monetary donations are also welcome. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults If you simply want to know more about the Catholic Church... If you are interested in our Catholic Faith and Traditions... If you have questions about the Catholic Church... If you seeking a sacrament. Baptism..Eucharist..Confirmation If you feel that the Lord is calling you into deeper relationship... Then we invite you to join our RCIA journey. We meet Sunday mornings at 8:30am. It's not too late to join us. Contact Liz Wagner, Director of Religious Formation, for information about the RCIA Process or if you are interested in serving on the RCIA Team and sharing your faith x103 or liz@ctswoodridge.org Please Pray for our catechumens: Brandon Janczewski & Athena Rodrigues. Christ the Servant Religious Formation has a Facebook page! "Like" us! Mark Your Calendar! This year's RF Christmas Program will be Friday December 14th at 7:00pm. Protecting God s Children for Adults This program was developed to help caring and responsible adults in keeping children safe. PGCA is mandatory for all adults who work with children in the parish. All parents are encouraged to attend this program. There are sessions offered at neighboring parishes. To view a list of available opportunities, visit Select First-time Registrant > View list of sessions > Joliet IL (Diocese) "Celebrating Everyday Spirituality" Women's Monthly Morning of Reflection Wednesday, December 12th 10:00-1:30 Each month's Morning of Reflection includes prayer, meditation, and time for sharing. Continental Breakfast and Lunch will be served. $30 Donation requested. The event takes place on the Mount Assisi Campus. Depending on the number of attendees, the Morning will be held in the Our Lady of the Angels House of Prayer or the Mount Assisi building. Please RSVP by December 10th to Carrie Peters ext. 223 or carriepeters2@sbcglobal.net Hotline Numbers for Help Family Shelter Service Domestic Abuse National Domestic Abuse Hotline SAFE Illinois Adult Protective Services Will County Crisis Line Mayslake Ministries Diocese of Joliet Sexual Abuse Victim Assistance Coordinator Waterleaf Women s Center

5 Secibd Sunday of Advent Page 5 If you/your family would like to bring up the gifts at Mass (Bread, Wine and collection basket), just let one of the "hosts" know when you come into church. (the ones handing out the music booklets) They're always looking for volunteers! Contact Corinne Hanson, , or ctsoffice@ctswoodridge.org, for information on how to get started in a liturgical ministry. Scheduling is based on your availability. When you see a name lots of times on the lists to the right, it s because we need more people like you helping out! ALTAR MIN: EXT. MINISTERS: LECTORS: HOST TEAMS: Next Weekend s MINISTERS Third Sunday of Advent (Liturgical color: violet/purple) Saturday December 15 4:45 PM Daniel O Christine O+ Deacon A Patti C Ken H Terri M Pat S Jacqueline C Heather J Marlene B Maryrose G Sunday December 16 8:30 AM Ernie P Betty P Cindy F Deacon F Maureen V Gary W Andrea W Michael M Virginia A Cathy B Minister Needed Sunday December 16 10:00 AM Anthony A Jeanine A+ Kristen C Tim G Ed J Madeline J Dan R Natalia M Antonio A Steve W Liz W Respect for All Life Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Dec. 12) When we reflect on the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, we learn two important lessons: one of faith, and one of understanding. Missionaries who came to Mexico had little success at first. Then in 1531, miracles began to happen. Jesus own mother appeared to humble Juan Diego. Signs of roses, of the uncle miraculously cured of a deadly illness, and especially of her beautiful image on Juan s mantle convinced the people there was something to be considered in Christianity. Within a short time, six million Native Mexicans were baptized as Christians. The first lesson is that God has chosen Mary to lead us to Jesus. No matter what critics may say of the devotion of Mexicans and their descendants to Our Lady of Guadalupe, they owe their Christianity to her influence. If it were not for her, they would not know of her Son, and so they are eternally grateful. The second lesson we learn from Mary herself. Mary appeared to Juan Diego NOT as a European Madonna, but as a beautiful Aztec princess, speaking to him in his own language. If we want to help someone appreciate the gospel we bring, we should appreciate the culture and the mentality in which they live their lives. That way, we can help them to understand and to know Christ. Our Lady of Guadalupe is the Patroness of the Americas, and the Protrectress of the Unborn. Submitted by Dave A Sacramental Information RITES OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION Adults interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith, the celebration of Baptism, Eucharist and/or Confirmation are invited to contact the parish office. BAPTISM OF INFANTS Baptisms are usually celebrated on the first and third Sundays of each month (except during Lent) at 11:30 AM. A Baptism Preparation Class must be attended if you are planning your first child s baptism or if three years have passed since your last child was baptized. Call the Parish Office to register and to check whether adjustments have been made to the schedule. MARRIAGE Marriage arrangements must be made at least six months in advance by contacting the Parish Office to set the date and reserve the church. Reserve the church before you reserve the reception hall. HOLY ORDERS: Are you thinking of becoming a priest or religious? Talk with Fr. Bob or Fr. Steven Borello at vocations@dioceseofjoliet.org. RECONCILIATION Available Saturdays from 4:00-4:30 pm (except Holy Saturday), or by appointment with Fr. Bob. PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK Please contact the parish office for a visit from a priest when sickness occurs or death is imminent for the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. To arrange for Communion to be brought to the sick/homebound members of the parish community, call Deacon Tom F. FUNERALS Arrangements for funerals are usually made in cooperation with the attending funeral home. Contact the parish office for pre-planning of funerals. Baptism Preparation Class: Thursday, January 3, 7:00-8:00 PM

6 Page 6 December 9, 2018 Mass Intentions for the Week We pray for the Sick TABERNACLE LIGHT William Long & Maria Melf MASS & PRAYER INTENTIONS Saturday, December 8 4:45 PM William Kolodziej, r. Peslak family Jim Ruff, r. Peslak family People of the Parish Sunday, December 9 8:30 AM Stanley Farbotko, r. Lee White Carol S. McIlvain, r. family Robert Schaeffer, r. Greg & Cheryl Feltz 10:00 AM Ada Usilton, r. Ciolek family Monday, December 10 Tuesday, December 11 Wednesday, December 12 Thursday, December 13 Friday, December 14 Communion Service 8:30 AM Saturday, December 15 4:45 PM Joseph Riedl, Sr., r. Lorraine & family Sunday, December 9 8:30 AM Almaia Custodio, Sp. Int., r. Zenaida Cruz 10:00 AM Sam Maltese, r. Rosanne Maltese Ada Usilton, r. Jim & Alie Phillips People of the Parish To request a mass, or the Tabernacle Light, stop by or call the parish office at Bishop Conlon has issued a decree which states that only twice per week we may combine intentions of more than one person at a single mass. The stipend is $10. If you wish to donate more, you may direct the offering to another purpose. Excess donations not specifically directed will be forwarded to the Diocesan Finance Office to be used for the purpose of maintaining underfunded diocesan cemeteries. Virginia Gebka Sharon Bhaskar Nathaniel Eagleson Carol Engel Jill Franklin John Gardner Guy Grimmelbein Tina Hansen Peggy Howard Sr. Janet Hughes Dorothy Hunter Rayna Januska Steve Jascewsky Jeanne Jordan Rick Knuerr Sally Krueger Rachel Lawrence Joyce Maples Lucy Mathai Cathy McIlvain Chuck Neal Gayle Newton Anthony Nowak Benjamin Pe Kosh Potpourri Patricia Quinn Joel Rivera John Robinson Dick Rosenbeck John Rossi Virginia Ryan Jim Sanders Paula Sedlacek Antoni Smykla Frank Tiesenga Rick Vendl Dorothy Wagner Judy Wethington Rita Wyman Ron Wyman Ray Young Joe Zapalac Names remain on this list approximately three months, unless specifically requested otherwise. To update the list, call the Parish Office at or corinne@ctswoodridge.org. Thank you. We pray for those who Serve Emily Dome, granddaughter of Paul & Brenda Czarapata Christopher Durkovic, grandson of Joan Kurtz Avery Jackson, grandson of Steve & Karen Jackson David Jackson, son of Cathleen & Richard Jackson Ben Jalove, nephew of Chuck & Linda Jalove Joshua Plucinski, grandson of Joan Kurtz Jim Sheehan, godson of Liz Wagner Dan Ward, nephew of Sister Rosemary Ward If you have a family member serving overseas, please let us know. We will publish their names in the bulletin to remind everyone to ask for God s blessings on them, that they may return safely to their families. Let us join our prayers for peace and safety with yours. Also, please let us know when they return safely home, so that we may also rejoice with you. Second Sunday of Advent December 9, 2018 Bible Readings Dec. 9-Dec. 16 SUNDAY: Bar 5:1-9 / Phil 1:4-6,8-11 / Lk 3:1-6 MONDAY: Is 35:1-10 / Lk 5:17-26 TUESDAY: Is 40:1-11 / Mt 18:12-14 WEDNESDAY: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a;12:1-6a,10ab / Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47 THURSDAY: Is 41:13-20 / Mt 11:11-15 FRIDAY: Is 48:17-19 / Mt 11:16-19 SATURDAY: Sir 48:1-4,9-11 / Mt 17:9a,10-13 SUNDAY: Zep 3:14-18a / Phil 4:4-7 / Lk 3:10-18 God has commanded that every lofty mountain be made low. Baruch 5:7

7 Second Sunday of Advent Page 7 Office Hours & Staff Calendar of Events Parish Giving 8700 Havens Drive Woodridge, Illinois Phone: (630) Fax: (630) Office Hours Monday Friday...9:00 AM 4:30 PM Mass Schedule Monday through Thursday...8:30 AM Friday Communion Service..8:30 AM The Rosary is recited following daily Mass. Saturday :45 PM Sunday...8:30 and 10:00 AM Holy Days...consult bulletin or call Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday, 4:00-4:30 or by appointment Pastoral Staff Fr. Bob Duda, Pastor Ext. 101 FrBob@ctswoodridge.org Tom Fricke, Permanent Deacon dcnfricke@ctswoodridge.org Rod Accardi, Permanent Deacon dcnaccardi@ctswoodridge.org Corinne Hanson, Bus. Mgr Ext. 102 Liz Jesse Wagner, Religious Formation Director Ext. 103 Janet Alikpala, Music Director janet@ctswoodridge.org Ext. 104 Pat Savage, Administrative Assistant Commission Chairpersons Jean Durran, Pastoral Council Elena Haas, Pastoral Council Co-Chair Jim McIlvain, Administration/Finance Denice Kraft, Christian Service Jean Durran, Parish Life Rosada Heintz, Parish Life Co-Chair Bill Ciolek, Religious Formation Sister Suzanne Lesniewski, Worship Barb Kosiek, Worship Co-Chair Pick up Manna Orders Sunday, December 9 8:30 am RCIA 10:00 am Children s Liturgy of the Word 11:00 am Set up nativity Monday, December 10 7:00 pm Parish Life Commission Tuesday, December 11 4:30-6:00 pm RF Classes 6:30-7:45 pm RF Classes Wednesday, December 12 4:30-6:00 pm RF Classes 6:30-7:45 pm RF Classes Thursday, December 13 7:00 pm Adult Choir Friday, December 14 7:00 pm RF Christmas Program Saturday, December 15 Sunday, December 16 11:00am-1:00 pm Christmas Service Project distribution 3:00 pm Christmas Tea and Centerpiece making Event Upcoming Events Dec 23: Decorate for Christmas, 11:00 am Dec 24: Christmas Eve masses, 4:00 pm and 10:00 pm. Dec 25: Christmas Day mass, 10:00 am Dec 31: Holy Day Vigil mass, 4:45 pm Jan 1: Holy Day mass, 10:00 am Whatever our spiritual state, we can be assured that Jesus came to save all humanity, including us. God's grace and mercy enable us to cry out in our modern deserts, making straight our paths by loving our neighbor, welcoming the stranger and serving the poor. This good fruit is the evidence of our repentance and spiritual growth (CCC 678). NEEDED WEEKLY: Parish Expenses $ 7, Debt Payment 2, Total Needed $ 10, CONTRIBUTIONS Nov 27-Dec 3: Sunday 12/2 $ 7, Sunday other forms 2, General Funds Restricted Contributions Debt Reduction 1, Total Contributed $ 11, Differential this week: Needed $ 10, Reported 11, Catch up this period: $ 1, OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS: Thanksgiving/Hope s F.D Retired Religious Diocesan Cemeteries General Funds includes Holy Days, All Souls, mass intentions, etc. Debt to Diocese10/31/18 $52, Registered Households 762 Thank you for your generous support! Did you know we are in need of individuals, available during the day, to become a substitute counter on the Money Count Team. Call the parish office to learn more. Please remember to thank our advertisers for their support.