St. John Catholic Church 301 South Cottage Grove Avenue Glenwood, IL 60425

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1 St. John Catholic Church 301 South Cottage Grove Avenue Glenwood, IL St. John Catholic Church 301 South Cottage Grove Avenue Glenwood, IL Phone: Fax: December 24th, 2017 Rev. Karol Tybor - Pastor frkaroltybor@gmail.com Deacon Jim Detloff Religious Education: Music Director: Parish Secretaries: Andy Perz Andy Perz Karen Donlon Betsy Díaz-Kudra Parish sjglenwood301@gmail.com Visit us at: Parish Office Hours: M F 9:00 2:30 Like us on Facebook at MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. Holy Days: 8 am and 7 PM on Holy Day Weekday Mass: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 8:00 a.m. Adoration of the Holy Eucharist Mondays 3-6 We, the people of St. John Parish, being brothers and sisters in Christ, accept as our mission: to know our faith to live by truth and love to serve the needs of others to teach by example to strengthen, inspire and improve the Parish family. Confessions: Saturdays, 4:30 p.m.; or by appointment. First Friday: Benediction after 8:00 a.m. Mass. First Saturday: Sorrowful Mother Novena after 8:00 a.m. Eucharistic Service Sacrament of Baptism: Please call the Parish Office to schedule Sacrament of Marriage: Please call Fr. Karol to plan a wedding date. Sick Calls: Call the Parish Office to arrange for a visit RCIA: For information on becoming a Catholic, adult sacramental preparation or Adult Ed, call the parish office.

2 25th 27th 31st Merry Christmas NO Adoration of the Holy Eucharist NO Choir Rehearsal NO CCD Class 1st Happy New Year s 2018 New Year s Mass 10:00 AM NO Adoration of the Holy Eucharist 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 14th 15th 16th 17th 20th 21st 22nd Youth Group Meeting 6:30 PM CRHP Meeting 6:00 PM NO Outreach Initiative Meeting NO Choir Rehearsal K of C Meeting 7:30 PM A&E Set-up 8:30 AM Hospitality Sunday CCD Class 9:00 AM Adoration of the Holy Eucharistic 3:00 PM Parish Council Meeting 6:00 PM CCD Parent Meeting 7:00 PM CRHP Meeting 6:00 PM NO Choir Rehearsal Mardi Gras Meeting 7:00 PM CCD Class 9:00 AM K of C Burgers & NFL Playoffs 11:00 AM Adoration of the Holy Eucharist 3:00 PM Outreach Ministry Meeting 6:30 PM Youth Group Meeting 6:30 PM CRHP Meeting 6:00 PM ESL for Adults 7:15 PM Art & Environment 8:30 AM Mardi Gras Ticket Sales 4:30 PM Women s Club Raffle Ticket Sales 4:30 PM Mardi Gras Ticket Sales 7:30 AM Women s Club Raffle Ticket Sales 7:30 AM CCD Class 9:00 AM Traveling Youth Mass 11:00 AM Annulment Ministry: Arts & Environment: Trudy Miller Baptism Program: Chuck and Kim Arvia Domestic Violence Awareness Karen LeLuga Evangelization: Finance Committee: Knights of Columbus: Rick Michalak Ministry of Care: Bob Leluga Outreach: Jim Adduci Parish Council: Parish Fellowship: Serena Hewitt Prayer Link: Judy Konieczka RCIA: Right to Life Server Training: Ralph Sobie Server Schedule: St. John s Women s Club: Anna Davis Stewardship Committee: Judy Konieczka Ushers: Charles Lazzara Young Adult Ministry: Nancy Galbreath New Members WELCOME! If you have been attending St. John and have been unsure about joining, don t be. We are a welcoming community and would love to have you with us. To become a member of St. John Parish, fill out the information below and place this in the Offertory Collection or mail it to the parish office. You may also call the parish secretary at If you have a new address or new phone number please call the office or make changes on the form below so we can keep our records updated. Name Address Phone

3 Dear Parishioners of St. John, As you gather with your families and friends to celebrate Christmas, may all the blessings of the Christ child be yours. May his Divine Presence enrich your life during this Christmas season and in the New Year to come. I would like to share greetings from my family in Poland: Wesołych Świąt Bożego Narodzenia i Szczęśliwego Nowego Roku! On behave of my staff and myself, I wish you a Merry Christmas. Fr. Karol CAROLING FOR OUR NEIGHBORS Several choir members and parishioners spread some Christmas Spirit with our neighbors at the Glenwood Health Care & Rehab facility. After their Sunday Eucharistic Service, we sang several Christmas carols and passed out small gift bags to the residents. It was great to see the smiles on their faces, especially this time of year. God bless to all our neighbors during this Christmas Season.

4 GOSPEL MEDITATION - ENCOURAGE DEEPER UNDER- STANDING OF SCRIPTURE December 24, th Sunday of Advent "Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus." Today is the last Sunday of the Advent season, and we hear in the Gospel the anticipation of the feast we will celebrate in just one day. Christmas is coming! Jesus is on his way! We have had weeks to prepare for this momentous occasion, and now we are on the very verge of its arrival. The children in our midst can hardly contain their excitement as they wait to wake up on Christmas morning. The thrill of this coming moment is meant to remind us of the joy and anticipation we should all feel as we await the coming of Christ. Yes, Christmas is a great feast, but there is more here than a remembrance of the past or a fabulous party in the present. There is a looking-ahead as well. We celebrate as we anticipate. Much as Mary must have waited in wonder during the nine months of her pregnancy, we wait in hopeful expectation as Christians looking forward to being reunited with our Savior. Our future is full of hope. The deflating melancholy that afflicts many people after a holiday runs its course need not be the experience of the Christian waiting for Christ. We are always looking forward to something! There is never a moment when we have no cause for joy. Our lives are lived in a kind of unending advent as we stand in watchful waiting. Let us remember this as we enter into our Christmas Eve gatherings and festivities. As we join with family and friends to share in the good things of this life, may we carry with us the joy of knowing that even better things lie in store for us who welcome the infant Jesus into our hearts and homes. MEDITACIÓN EVANGÉLICO - ALENTAR ENTENDI- MIENTO MÁS PROFUNDO DE LA ESCRITURA (Gospel Meditation) 24 de diciembre de º Domingo de Adviento Verdaderamente el Señor está con nosotros por medio de María! Mañana celebramos la Natividad del Señor. Si hemos puesto atención en este Adviento nos daremos cuenta de que la liturgia de hoy nos propone el mismo Evangelio que leímos en la fiesta de la Inmaculada Concepción. Si recordamos bien, con su "sí" María acepta su vocación de ser la Madre de Dios, experimentando así el misterio gozoso de ser mamá -misterio que Dios ha planeado desde toda la eternidad, manifestado a la humanidad en día de la Encarnación. "El ángel le dijo: No temas, María, porque has hallado gracia ante Dios. Vas a concebir y a dar a luz un hijo y le pondrás por nombre Jesús" (Lc 1, 30-31). El Padre nos envía a su Hijo para nuestra salvación. Éste es el increíble misterio de la Navidad, misterio de gozo y esperanza. Es la presencia de Dios en tantos caminos y experiencias de nuestra vida. Hoy la gracia es dada desde el cielo a toda la humanidad. Nuestra disponibilidad debe ser servir al Señor con un corazón que confía y pueda decir como María, "Yo soy la esclava del Señor; cúmplase en mí lo que me has dicho" (Lc 1, 38). El punto es que Dios hace su tienda entre nosotros. De qué manera? Dónde? En el lugar menos esperado, en el seno de María. El centro de todo es Cristo. Aprendamos, de María sobretodo, su apertura total al amor y a dejarse llevar por Dios, haciendo su voluntad hasta la cruz. Experimento que Dios ha estado conmigo en este Adviento? Estoy ya preparado para recibirlo?

5 GETTING TO KNOW. Karen Leluga Karen and her husband Bob can be seen almost every week ministering as either a Eucharist Minister or Lector at Mass. But did you know that Karen also heads a ministry dedicated to Domestic Violence Awareness? What would you like people to know about this ministry? I would like people to know that there is help and services for anyone in a domestic violence (DV) situation. Everyone deserves a violence free life. Did you know that the Archdiocese of Chicago has helped many Catholic churches in the region form or are forming domestic violence ministries within their churches? The goal of the Archdiocese Domestic Violence Outreach is to establish parish ministries for victims of domestic violence in every geographic area of the Archdiocese. We normally think of women and children as victims of domestic violence, but does it also concern men and the elderly as well? Yes it does. Statistics show that 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men report domestic abuse each year. Also, 1 in 14 elders (people over 65 years of age) report elder domestic abuse each year. Do you think teenagers should be educated regarding the signs of domestic violence? At what age? Yes, it is all about having healthy relationships. It can be taught at any age. Generally, educating teens about the signs of domestic violence could begin when they start high school. What can any of us do to help those in need? Listen and be compassionate to anyone that shares information with you. Sadly, domestic violence is about an abuser s power and control. You may be the only listening ear the DV victim has to speak with. Here are a few free referral numbers that may come in handy: State of Illinois DV Hotline: or TO END DV Crisis Center for South Suburbia: South Suburban Family Shelter: How have parishioners of St. John helped victims of Domestic Violence? I would like to personally thank the parishioners of St. John Church for their outstanding generosity to the Crisis Center for South Suburbia. From the Giving Tree to the Back to School Drive, from coats to socks and shoes, and everything in between, our Parish Family has helped clothe and supply numerous victims with basic necessities for a happy life. For that I am very grateful. You and your husband Bob were on the pilgrimage this past summer to Fatima and Lourdes. What did you and Bob enjoy the most about the trip, and what was your overall take-away from the experience? The whole trip was beautiful and a once in a lifetime experience. It is difficult to choose just one spot because it was all so spiritual and stunning. For me, it was tremendously overwhelming to feel that I was a part of a pilgrimage that millions of other Catholics have gone on eons before me and to be a part of this beautiful world experience. For Bob, the apparitions of Fatima and Lourdes made him feel like he was there in spirit with our blessed Mother, and standing on holy ground was breathtaking. We heard that you had a beautiful grandson born just recently! Tell us a little about your family. Bob and I met when we were in high school. We worked together at Carden s Pharmacy in Glenwood Plaza, and from there the story begins. Bob and I were married at St. John Church in 1978, 39 years ago. We were blessed with 3 children: Keith, Christine and Mark (all married now), and their wonderful spouses Sarah, Steve and Emily. Bob and I have 2 beautiful grandchildren. Our granddaughter, Audrey, is 2-1/2 and loves playdoh. Rowan, our grandson, is 3 months old and is adorable to hold. Bob and I truly love our family and every special moment and blessing that we are given. May every special blessing be yours, Bob s and your whole family always, as the fruit of your strong and sturdy vines grows sweeter with time. Merry Christmas and many thanks for all you do

6 Christmas with our Ministries Father Karol celebrated Christmas with those who are involved with our ministries here at Saint John. Thank you for all that you do to serve our parishioners. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!! OUTREACH MINISTRY The Outreach ministry recently sent 7 boxes, weighing 170 pounds to Fr. Rodney Algarin, Pastor of St. Philip the Apostle in Carolina, Puerto Rico. The boxes contained material, thread, diapers, clothing, flash lights, batteries and solar lights. The items should arrive before Christmas. Thank you for your support for this endeavor. The cost of sending was $250. If you would like to make a donation towards the shipping cost, please place your donation in the little church on the table in the vestibule. Your charity is always amazing!!!!

7 PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY 12 Days: November 5 16, 2018 Visiting Florence, Siena, Assisi, Sorrento, Amalfi Coastline, Pompeii, Monte Cassino & Rome with Vatican City and a Papal Audience!!! hosted by FR. KAROL TYBOR Pastor of St. John in Glenwood, IL $3499 per person from Chicago (Air/land tour price is $2869 plus $630 gov t taxes/airline surcharges) TOUR PRICE INCLUDES: Roundtrip air from Chicago, first class/select hotels, most meals, comprehensive sightseeing with our professional English-speaking guides, all hotel service charges, porterage, entrances fees and more!!! For a Brochure & More Information, Please Contact Fr. Karol: Tel: (708) / frkaroltybor@gmail.com SPACE IS LIMITED!! BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT!!

8 READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27-29; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] During the Night: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-3, 11-13; Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14 Dawn: Is 62:11-12; Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12; Ti 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20 Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14] Tuesday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22 Wednesday: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Thursday: 1 Jn 1:5 2:2; Ps 124:2-5, 7cd-8; Mt 2:13-18 Friday: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-3, 5b-6; Lk 2:22-35 Saturday: 1 Jn 2:12-17; Ps 96:7-10; Lk 2:36-40 Sunday: Sir 3:2-6, or Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3; Ps 128: 1-5 or Ps 105:1-6, 8-9; Col 3:12-21 [12-17] or Hb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19; Lk 2:22-40 [22, 39-40] Fourth Sunday of Advent December 24, 2017 The child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God. Luke 1:35 MILITARY Trevor Blaszczyk, Chaplain Marcin Bulinski, Matthew Daliege, Jeffrey Frjelich, Mike and Lauren Fruehling, Matthew Golden, Sgt. James Grunhard (Middle East), Jordan Hasberger, Joshua Hasberger, Jeff Hefner, Lt. Alex Holba, Lt. Andrew Holba, Lt. Nicholas Holba, USAF, Giana Koce, Corey Longo, Jared Lopez, Jose M. Morfin, Sgt. USMC; Mark Nicola, Tom Raines, Robert Richmond, Steve Schluntz, USMC, John Smalley, Col. Donald Tomich, Lance Corporal George Trikolas, Michael Westervelt (Afganistan) REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR Fr. Rochford, Jessie Auron, Rita Burke, George Carollo, Mary Ann Daliege, Brian Dowling, Jr., Charlotte Drozdowski, Linda Foley, Edward Glynn, Elsie Grunhard, Millie Gunther, Cindy Hanus, Mary Kieta, Monica Kummerer, Joe and Mary Lamacki, Marie Lendi, Barbara Lundquist, Dorothy Malkowski, Elaine Marczewski, Mary Michelon, Alex Mischke, Bob Mischke, Annie Nicks, Pete Panozzo, Todd Regan, Donna M. Ross, Amy and Charles Ruiz, Louise Ryan, Ann Sardella, Joanne Sebben, Valeria Tomich, Karen Truesdale, Seana Valentine GOD S PROMISE The lengthy passage from Samuel is a wonderful exposition of God s promise to the house of David: that his throne would forever be gloriously occupied by his descendants. Hidden in the mystery of the prophecy is the promise of the Savior, the Messiah, Son of God and Son of David. The prophet Nathan, speaking in God s name, poetically turns around David s plan to build a house for God, and announces God s plan to build a house, that is, a dynasty for David. From this house of David will come the Messiah, the Christ, not in kingly splendor as David ruled, but as a humble man, destined to rule forever and over all. When God gives a gift, it s amazing what we are given so different from what we ever could have imagined. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

9 December 30th/31st Eucharistic Ministers 5:00 PM Karen Leluga, Kim Dirck Cathie Branch, Annette Matusik Kitty Crescent 8:00 AM Judy Konieczka (Sacristan) Linda Williams, Andrea Anderson Janice Wenckus, Joe Wenckus 10:00 AM Serena Hewitt Sandra Kalemba, Val Tomich Bernadette Harper, Kim Arvia Lectors 5:00 PM Bob Leluga 8:00 AM Charlotte Trznadel 10:00 AM Susan Gates Altar Servers 5:00 PM Kitty Branch Lori Lucente 8:00 AM Nancy Galbreath Dave Galbreath 10:00 AM Ralph Sobie Michael Herrick NEW YEAR S DAY 10:00 AM Jan Wenckus (Sacristan) Joe Wenckus, Serena Hewitt Ken & Lorraine Giovannetti Lector 10:00 AM Laura Nowak Servers Lori Lucente Vince DeLaurentis Sunday, December 24th, 2017 Fourth Sunday of Advent to Sunday, December 31st, :00-Philip Schmitz by Karen & Pat Donlon 10:00-Father Peter by Faith Mavity 5:00-Kathleen Franiak by Val & Carl Tomich 12:00-Estelle Lopez by Andy & Patty Perz Monday The Nativity of Our Lord 8:00 Konieczka/Farrell Families by Family 10:00-Marty Kummerer by Family Tuesday-St. Stephen, The First Martyr 8:00 Parishioners of St. John Wednesday-St. John, Apostle & Evangelist 8:00 The Seals/Cooke Families by Roslon Seals Thursday-The Holy Innocents, Martyr 8:00 Dolores Leluga by Dorothy & Joe Levine Friday-Fifth Day, within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord 8:00-Eucharistic Service Saturday-Sixth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of Our Lord 8:00-Eucharistic Service Vigil of The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph 5:00-Father Karol by St. John Family Sunday-The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph 8:00-Catherine Schmitz by Karen & Pat Donlon 10:00-Natalie & Vince Reis by Richard & Sandy Kalemba

10 Catholic Extension Calendars are Available We still have 2018 calendars from Catholic Extension available in the vestibule. The calendars are free, however, a free will donation is appreciated to support our Outreach Ministry activities. Thank you for your continued generosity!!! 50/50 RULES: December 12, 2017 St. John 50/50 Raffle Envelope number 602 was drawn for 50/50 raffle drawing. The parishioner assigned that number did not participate in the drawing. Last week s prize of $1, will be added to this week s amount. All proceeds from the drawing will benefit St. John Church All registered members of St. John Church are eligible for the 50/50 raffle (please call our Parish Office if you would like to register at our Parish) Attend any weekend mass and be sure to drop your weekly envelope and your 50/50 envelope into the collection basket If you are on vacation or away for the weekend you may drop off your 2 envelopes in advance at the parish office To be eligible for the 50/50 raffle a minimum of $5.00 must be included in BOTH the 50/50 envelope AND your Sunday envelope If you are a participant in the Give Central Program, you must give a minimum of $5.00 a week for each Sunday of the month, and you will still need to give a 50/50 envelope with a minimum of $5.00 for each weekly drawing you wish to participate in The winner will be randomly drawn each Tuesday from the registered parishioners database 50/50 envelopes are available at all the entrances of the church

11 HOT LINES WHEN YOU NEED HELP NOW COURAGE For single mothers And unplanned Pregnancies Grief Support Center for New Beginnings So. Sub Council on Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Treatment Center Celebrate Rec Crisis Center For South Suburbia Faith Church Support Group SUNDAY COLLECTION Weekly Goal: $4, December 16/17 Sunday Collection $4,134.74* Envelopes Received 154* E-Giving $450.00* Transactions 15* Total Sunday Giving $4,584.74** *Includes Memorials **Includes E-Giving PARISH COUNCIL COMMITTEE Lori Lucente-Chairperson Karen Leluga-Secretary Ora Adams John Kennerk Ricki Biank Judy Konieczka Ron Carine Ginny Williamson David Galbreath Maira Zambrano Next meeting: January PARISH FINANCE COMMITTEE Joe Dillon/Bookkeeper Jim Adduci-co chair Dan Genisio-co chair Bill Miller-Secretary Susan Gates Phyllis Giroux Lynn Unyi Janice Wenckus Next meeting: March TO TEACH WHO CHRIST IS Total Pledges/Donations:$426,474 Parish Share: $320,474 # of Pledges/Donations: 122 Actual Collections through November 2017: $151, Did not have a chance to donate? Questions? Call the Parish Office or the Campaign Office at ! Please consider signing up for electronic giving. It s simple, safe and secure. Go to select St. John Parish, and set up your contribution today!