The Spirit. Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Church

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1 The Spirit Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Church The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe November 26, 2017

2 November 26, 2017 Mass Intentions King of the Universe Monday, November 27 6:30 a.m. Spec. Int. Brian Donahue 8:15 a.m. Maria & Adolfo Martino Friday, December 1 6:30 a.m. Ted Drapa 8:15 a.m. Regina Cecchin Tuesday, November 28 6:30 a.m. Joseph & Patricia Hauk 8:15 a.m. Marietta Beluso; Judy Kortis Langley; Robert Daniels; Romeo Antonio, Sr. Wednesday, November 29 6:30 a.m. Purgatorial Society 8:15 a.m. Andrew & Anna Tonkovic Thursday, November 30 (St. Andrew, Apostle) 6:30 a.m. Simone Castellano 8:15 a.m. Leonard & Sylvia Brandt Saturday, December 2 8:15 a.m. John Fischer; Eleanor Laraia; Elizabeth Groden; Robert Daniels, Natale Mammana Lupo; Chuck O Brien 5:00 p.m. Dec. Members of Cichon Family Sunday, December 3 (First Sunday of Advent) 7:30 a.m. For the People of OLR 9:00 a.m. Dec. Members of Jarosz Family 10:45 a.m. Pio Purita 12:15 p.m. George & Dorothy Gagliano 5:00 p.m. Eugene Kortas Family PARISH DIRECTORY CHURCH: 8300 N. Greenwood, Niles, IL PARISH OFFICE - Ministry Center, 8624 W. Normal Phone: Fax: Rev. Christopher M. Gustafson Pastor Rev. Paul Reczek, O.F.M. Sunday Celebrant Rev. Robert Darow Retired Assistant Rev. Andrew Luczak Retired Assistant Rev. Mr. Charlie O Donnell Deacon Rev. Mr. James Frugé Deacon Mrs. Cathy Williams Office Manager Mr. Richard Gargul Business Manager Mr. Rob Sadlowski Music Director Mr. Andy Duran Digital Communications Mr. Brad Koenig Maintenance Engineer Mrs. Kathleen Sass Bulletin Typist RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM Mrs. Connie Mottley Director cmottley@olransom.org SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Let the children come to me Lk 18:16 Baptisms are ordinarily celebrated on the 2nd and 4th Sundays at 1:30 p.m. in the Church. A preparation meeting is required. Please call the Ministry Center to arrange. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: God s mercy is ever near. Confessions are heard every Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to Noon in the Church and by appointment. CARING FOR THE SICK: If you or a loved one are ill and would like prayers or to receive the Sacrament of Anointing, Holy Communion, or a visit, please do not hesitate to call the Ministry Center. A communal celebration of the Sacrament of Anointing follows the 8:15 a.m. Mass on the first Saturday of the month. MINISTRIES CHAIRPERSONS Mrs. Deborah Bosco Parish Pastoral Council Mr. Steve Dolan Parish Finance Committee Mrs. Nancy Stranczek Ministry of Care Mrs. Gigi Bialko Bereavement Ms. Reneda Mittman Lectors Mr. & Mrs. Jack Eichstaedt Communion Ministers Mr. Vince Milito Ushers Mrs. Terry Uselmann St. Matthew Circle Ms. Marilyn Kirschten Wedding Ministry Coordinator EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION SUNDAY MASSES: 5:00 pm (Saturday) 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am, 12:15, 5:00pm Weekday: 6:30 & 8:15 am; Saturday 8:15 am Holy Day: 6:30, 8:15 am, 7:00 pm RECONCILIATION: Saturday, 11:00 am - 12 noon and individually as requested. HOPELINE: For Pregnant Women HOPE SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: Congratulations! Weddings are ordinarily celebrated on Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Please be sure to consult a priest before setting the date for your wedding. FIRST FRIDAYS: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place throughout the day, ending with Holy Hour and Benediction from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. BULLETINS: Please note that notices or announcements to be placed in the bulletin need to be delivered to the Ministry Center two weeks in advance of requested publication date. NEW PARISHIONERS: Welcome to the Parish! We are glad you are here. Please come to or call the Ministry Center to register.

3 November 26, 2017 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Page Three From the desk of the Pastor... Congratulations and Thank You, Marilyn!!! We recently bestowed the annual Reverend John R. Hall Memorial Unsung Hero Award upon the wonderfully deserving Marilyn Kirschten. Many of you know Marilyn as she has been involved in our shared parish life serving in many, many capacities over the years. She is a Lector and Eucharistic Minister at both Sunday and weekday (6:30am) Masses. Following morning Mass she can regularly be found watering plants and cleaning up. She is currently serving on the Parish Pastoral Council, a role she has held numerous times over the past many years. She is our Wedding Coordinator who helps me by running rehearsals and assisting at the wedding, etc. She serves as a Bereavement Minister assisting those who have recently lost loved ones with funeral Mass preparations and her consoling presence. She is a Minister of Care who brings Holy Communion to the sick and homebound. She is a Leader for our Bible Study group and one of the principal organizers of our Parish Day of Service. Even with all of this I feel like I m leaving some things out! Thank you, Marilyn, for your generous and tireless efforts in serving the Lord and our parish community. We are blessed. B-day Prayer I recently celebrated a birthday and a kind soul made an offering to the Priests of the Sacred Heart at Hales Corners, WI, so that I d be remembered in their Masses and good works throughout this new year of life. It s a wonderful gift, sometimes called a spiritual bouquet, and I always appreciate it when prayers and especially Masses are being offered that I be the best priest I can be. The card that indicated the offering also had on it the following very simple prayer that I found myself praying and thought I d share with you for your use, perhaps, when you celebrate your next birthday: Have a blessed week, Today is My Birthday, Lord Of all the gifts I ve received I hold the gift of Your Love closest to my heart. Of all the friends I ve known, I cherish above all Your Friendship. There have been difficult days on this journey called Life, even sorrow, but You have been there for me. There has been joy and laughter and I ve seen Your presence there. You breathed life into my soul and You chose me to live! I hope You are pleased with me. I ask that You forgive me when I fail You. Today is my birthday, Lord, and I offer this day to You. I ask only that You walk with me. Lead me home, O Lord, where we will celebrate this journey of friendship and love in the everlasting life prepared by You. Thank You for this birthday, Lord!

4 November 26, 2017 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Page Four WEDDING BANNS II -- Joanna Petrona & Craig Sisson CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE This weekend we have the opportunity to take ornaments and provide Christmas gifts for needy inner-city children, persons with disabilities, and our homebound parishioners. The need is always great -- please consider taking an ornament (or two). SNOWMAN names a girl/woman from St. Mary of Providence ANGEL names a child from St. Malachy or Precious Blood TREE names a homebound person of OLR No donations of cash or checks, please! Bring your wrapped gift with ornament attached during the weekend of December NOTICE Liturgical Ministers (Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors) please sign up for various holiday masses in the bride s room we need your help for Thanksgiving, Immaculate Conception, 4th Sunday of Advent, Christmas and Solemnity of Mary. Altar servers sign up in the Sunday Sacristy or cwilliams@olransom.org. Liturgical Ministers for Next Week s Liturgies Date/Time Lector Eucharistic Ministers Cantors Servers Saturday, December 2 5:00 p.m. Marilyn Kirschten Chris Seske Gigi Bialko, Joe Bialko, Joan Del Medico, Marilyn Kirschten, Reneda Mittman, Carol Mozgowiec, Mary Mundt, Chris Seske, Andy Thelen Jody Schuth Catherine Valeroso Clarissa Valeroso Sunday, December 3 7:30 a.m. George Colgan Terry Uselmann George Colgan, Rosanne Dulski, Tom Kleeman, Pat Lucas, Eleanor Mueller, Phyllis Ranalli, Terry Uselmann Jody Schuth Tony Davies Sub Needed 9:00 a.m. Ben Oliva Fred Batliner, Gerry Batliner, Josephine Fragale, Maria Gullo, Joey Randazzo, Filomena Randazzo, Kathleen Sass, Mel Sass, Norm Stranczek Rob Sadlowski Emmy Uzquiano Almus Uzquiano 10:45 a.m. Rick Fox George Kedra Josephine Bax, Ed Cameron, Rick Fox, Nancy Hedrick, Mike Merchut, Jerry Merkel, Tom Reich, Joel Sacris, Sub Needed. Jody Schuth Matthew Cordero John Sacris 12:15 p.m. Eva Dadivas Ben Paolelli Ed De Paz, Angelita, De Paz, John Gierum, Cathy Gierum, Chris Paolelli, Joe Paolelli, Ben Paolelli, Matilde Yates, Sub Needed OLR Choir Frank Kedzior Jhaydee Santos 5:00 p.m. Lydia LaScola Georgene Croteau, James Croteau, R. Scott Flick, Lydia LaScola, Ann Remijan Rob Sadlowski Joshua Luce Alex Jablonski

5 November 26, 2017 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Page Five Men s Breakfast is on Thursday, November 30, at Lola s Diner, 920 Busse Hwy, Park Ridge, following the 8:15 am Mass. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Friday, December 1 Adoration begins following the 8:15am Mass with Benediction at 7:00 pm Spend an hour with our Eucharistic Lord A sign-up sheet is in the Gathering Space The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will take place on Saturday, December 2, after the 8:15 Mass. Special Advent Program Have you ever wished you knew more about the Mass; understood its rituals; and the profound meaning behind our worship? For Catholics, the Mass is the center of our Faith. It can be said that the Catholic Mass is the most amazing event on earth. Join us Tuesday, December 5 at 7:00p.m. as Father Chris offers a special Advent presentation about The Mass. Father will explain the significance of the rituals so that we will have a better understanding of the sacred liturgy, which is at the heart and center of the Christian life. All are invited to explore and discover the meaning and experience the riches of the Mass.

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7 November 26, 2017 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Page Seven December 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Adoration all day Holy Hour 7:00pm CH 2 Anointing/Sick 8:45am 1st Reconciliation 9:00am CH/PH Confessions 11:00am Mass 5:00pm CH 3 1st Sunday of Advent Mass: 7:30, 9:00, 10:45, 12:15, 5:00pm Meet Santa-Candy Cane Lane 4 Baptismal Prep 7:00pm WR RCIA 7:00pm AR K of C 7:00pm DR Men s Club 7:30pm NW3 5 CWC Bd. Mtg 7:00pm DR Youth Choir 6pm SW15 REP 7:00pm SCH Advent Program The Mass 7pm CH 6 Choir 7:00pm SW15 SOUL 7:30pm NW1 7 L of M 6:00pm DR 8 Immaculate Conception Mass 6:30, 8:15, 7:00pm CH 9 Confessions 11:00am Mass 5:00pm CH 2nd Coll Retirement/Rel Giving Tree Return Cookie Walk 10 2nd Sunday of Advent Mass: 7:30, 9:00, 10:45, 12:15, 5:00pm CLOW 10:45am CH Baptisms 1:30pm CH 2nd Coll-Retirement Rel Giving Tree Return Cookie Walk 11 RCIA 7:00pm AR PPC 7:00pm DR SVdP 7:00pm NW8 K of C Christmas Party 7:00pm PH 12 REP 7:00pm SCH/PH Youth Choir 6:00pm Christmas Rhsl. #3 SW15 CWC Christmas Party 13 Choir 7:00pm SW15 SOUL 7:30pm NW1 KofC NCD 7:30pm NW5 14 L of M 6:00pm DR FCC Choir 7:00pm SW15 FCC Rhsl. Simbang Gabi 7:00pm CH Confessions English, Polish & Italian 11:00am Mass Simbang Gabi 5:00pm CH 17 3rd Sunday of Advent Mass: 7:30, 9:00, 10:45, 12:15, 5:00pm CLOW 10:45am CH 18 RCIA 7:00pm AR Communal Recon. 7:00pm CH Confessions English & Polish 19 REP 5:00pm SCH/PH REP Christmas Concert- Nativity 7:00pm PH 20 Choir 7:00pm SW15 SOUL 7:30pm NW1 21 L of M 6:00pm DR Mass 5:00pm CH 24 4th Sunday of Advent Mass: 8:00, 10:00, 12:00pm Christmas Eve Mass: 3:00, 5:00, 10:30pm (Carols at 10:00) 25 Christmas Day Mass 8:00, 10:00am, 12:00pm Choir 7:00pm SW15 SOUL 7:30pm NW1 KofC NCD 7:30pm NW5 28 L of M 6:00pm DR Mass 5:00pm CH 31 Feast of the Holy Family Mass: 7:30, 9:00, 10:45, 12:15, K of C Rosary 8:40am 1 Mary, Mother of God Mass 9:00am CH KEY: CH = Church SCH = School PH = Paluch Hall (Downstairs below church) GS = Gathering Space (Church) AR = Antioch Room (Ministry Center) DR = Dining Room (Ministry Center) WR = Workroom (Ministry Center) MC = Ministry Center 10, 11, 12, 15 = Rooms in School CLOW = Children s Liturgy of the Word CommCo = Communications Committee CWC = Catholic Women s Club FCC = Filipino Christian Community K of C = Knights of Columbus L of M = Legion of Mary MofC = Ministry of Care MHM = Moms Helping Moms NW 1, 3, 5, 8 Rooms in School PPC = Parish Pastoral Council Q of P = Queen of Peace Guild REP = Religious Education Program SOUL = Prayer Group SVDP = St. Vincent de Paul YA = Young Adults YG = Youth Group

8 November 26, 2017 REST IN Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe PEACE SACRIFICIAL GIVING Please continue to pray for the following people who have recently died: Our response to God s command to take care of the community with the gifts, talents and resources God entrusts to us. For All the Faithful Departed STEWARDSHIP OF RESOURCES Sunday Collections Lord, for your faithful people, life is changed not ended. --Rite of Christian Burial PRAY FOR Carole Miller (4) Judy Cielocha (4) Juanita Dominick (4) Bill Arens (2) Will be published soon We are grateful. THE SICK Ruth McClusky (4) Elizabeth Copeland (4) Rocco Passarella (2) Cheri Klock (1) We pray for all the sick at every Mass and in our private prayers. Persons who have a change in their health (traumatic event, surgery, critical stage of disease, etc.) will be mentioned by name (if they or a family member request) at Sunday Masses. Thereafter, for one month the name will be published in the bulletin and then placed on our website: olransom. org. Page Eight OLR MILITARY God keep you safe! A.I.C. Michael Gonzales Sgt. Vito Deiure Gunny Sgt. Paul J. Vee, USMC Lt. 1st Class Jared Kandell Staff Sgt. Michael Osterlund PFC Darren Keifer PO2 Patrick Wurster II Staff Sgt. Anthony LaScola, USMC Cpl. Brian Michael Bell BM3 Kristin Kaufmann Specialist Conrad Sewinski ENFR Joshua Torres 1st Lt. Joseph John Gullo, USAF Cpl. Giselle Obcemea Gayapa, USMC PFC Ezekiel M. Trimble PFC Edrian Fernandez, USAFC Cpt. Jason Lovallo 2nd Lt. Timothy F. Eddy, Jr. 1st Lt. Catie LaScola, USMC PFC Michael Allbright PFC A.J. Martinez Jr. If you know of any Our Lady of Ransom parishioners who are serving in the military and would like to include them in our prayer intentions, please call the Ministry Center ( ) CWC COOKIE WALK Bakers are needed for our annual Cookie Walk to be held on Saturday, December 9 after the 5:00pm Mass and on Sunday, December 10 before and after all Masses. Please plan to bring your cookies in a shirt size box labeled with whether peanuts were included in the recipe. All bakers are eligible to register their names and phone numbers for a special Baker s Basket. As you know, we cannot have a successful Cookie Walk without your generous donation of home-made cookies! God bless you at this busy time of the year! All profits from the sale will be donated back to the church, or to bring us interesting programs.

9 From: Our Lady of Ransom Parish Niles, IL Contact: Cathy Williams Bulletin # Date: November 26, PAGES PLUS COVER SHEET Publisher 2007 Printer HP Laser Jet CP3525