December 10, 2017 Prepare the Way of the Lord. Mark 1: 3

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1 THE TOWER December 10, 2017 S S A Prepare the Way of the Lord. Mark 1: 3

2 Hearts Alive in Worship: Liturgy and Prayer My only desire is to unite myself to God (St. Paul of the Cross) A note from Father Dean Upcoming Surgery For the past year and a half, I have been suffering from pain origina ng in my back. The vertebrae at L2 and L3 press on my nerves crea ng extreme pain in the upper right leg. The pain has been tremendous at mes. During this me, I visited my neurosurgeon. I was at physical therapy for six weeks. Then I had an epidural. I had a herniated disk taken care of in January. Physical therapy a couple of more mes this year. Three cor sone shots. Nothing has relieved the pain I have. I went to see my neurosurgeon at the end of August, and said to him "enough is enough". Through the last MRI I had done, the doctor and I learned I have scoliosis in this part of my back. We scheduled the surgery for November 28. That fell through. Last week I was able to schedule the surgery for December 21 to alleviate this pain. Such a Christmas present I get! I should be having the vertebrae separated and screws put in my back. I will be having the surgery at Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington. To the best of my knowledge I will have two weeks of recovery with a brace and a bone growth simulator. So I will not be in the parish during the recovery me. Hopefully I will be a new man and able to walk and hike again. I know that I have your prayers and best wishes. Blessings to you. Fr. Dean Semmer THE 2017 STEWARDSHIP REPORT IS NOW AVAILABLE! Copies are located in the Gathering Space and in the Church Ves bule PRAYER FOR RENEW MY CHURCH Lord Jesus, you speak to us today, as you spoke to holy men and women who have gone before us. in every age and in our own me, you call to us and say: Renew My Church. Pour out the gi of your Holy Spirit upon us, and so enable us to hear you clearly to listen to each other a en vely to imagine our future boldly to discern your direc on wisely to persevere in your holy will courageously to stay together in charity to surrender our own plans readily to embrace the greater good to hand on your gi s to future genera ons. May we remain in the holy company of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the apostles, and all the saints. May their example and presence inspire us with pa ent confidence in the work of your grace. We ask this of you who live and reign with the Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

There are a few vacant slots and outstanding swap requests for Lectors, Eucharis c Ministers, Altar Servers and Greeters for the 4th Sunday of Advent (Saturday December 23 and Sunday morning December

We especially invite high school and college students to volunteer as altar servers, lectors and Eucharis c ministers.

4 Hearts Alive in Worship: Liturgy and Prayer My only desire is to unite myself to God (St. Paul of the Cross) Liturgical Ministry at Sacred Heart Hai an Farmers Win Big with New Storage Technology Liturgical Ministers Volunteer for Christmas! There are a few vacant slots and outstanding swap requests for Lectors, Eucharis c Ministers, Altar Servers and Greeters for the 4th Sunday of Advent (Saturday December 23 and Sunday morning December 24), as well as for some of our Christmas Liturgies. Mass will be celebrated on Christmas Eve at 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm and 10:00 pm, and on Christmas morning at 10:00 am. We especially invite high school and college students to volunteer as altar servers, lectors and Eucharis c ministers. We also encourage families to serve as greeters who welcome friends and family members to Sacred Heart. If you d like to volunteer, please contact Liturgy Coordinator Kathy Janega Keenan at kjanega@shparish.com or (847) , Ext Current liturgical ministers can also fill swap requests directly on Sacred Heart s MSP web terminal. Lectors, Eucharis c Ministers, Greeters & Altar Servers MSP update deadline is Monday, December 11th. The new schedule for Liturgical Ministers running from January 7 through March 21 is now in the works, and we need your help! Please remember to log into MSP to update your service preferences, can t serve mes and dates, and contact informa on. Earlier this year, we introduced a new grain storage technology to our Agriculture project's farmers. Thanks to great research and networking by Winnetka's Michael More e, we implemented a Pilot Program using PICS bags from Purdue University. PICS bags have been used across Africa for more than 15 years, with more than 5 million bags sold to farmers and small grain merchants. The PICS technology prevents damage to corn, beans, etc. from insects, fungus, mold and rodents without the use of chemicals. h ps://picsnetwork.org The bags are economical and easy to use, as well as being reusable. Farmers can then safely store their grain and beans for sale when prices are higher than at harvest me. Entrepreneurial farmers can buy grain and beans from others and then resell it later, hopefully at a profit. Michael and Wisly Jasmin, our project director, made several presenta ons to the farmers in late July. Then they organized a pilot program with several groups of farmers. The ini al results are very promising. One group bought five PICS bags, paying $4 per bag. They purchased corn for $18 per bag (about 110 pounds) in early August and stored it in the PICS bags. Two weeks ago, prices had risen to $30 per bag, so they decided to sell. When they opened their PICS bags, all the corn was dry, without insect or fungus/mold infesta on. No rodents had invaded the bags either. In less than three months, these entrepreneurial farmers made a profit of about $40 on an ini al investment of $111 ($90 for the corn and $20 for 5 bags) they can reuse the bags 3 or 4 more mes with no addi onal investment. They plan to use the profits to buy more corn in December harvest, and to expand their own plan ngs in January and February. Understandably, the farmers are VERY HAPPY. "When can we buys more of these bags?" they asked. We have ordered 1000 more PICS bags for sale to our 230 farmers when the bags arrive from Tanzania. We hope to find a donor to underwrite the $4000 cost of the PICS bags and transporta on. Since the bags will be sold to the farmers, the revenues will provide the funds for purchasing addi onal bags. Do you know anyone who can help us get these 1000 PICS bags to our farmers? If so, please contact Gerry Keenan at gkeenan@shparish.com or

Hearts Connected for Community: Parish Life Love is the beauty of the soul (St. Augus ne) ADVENT REFLECTIONS Advent is a me for transforma on, prepara on, reflec on and new beginnings.

Are we ready for Christ when he comes at the end of me? Are we ready for Christ coming into the world? Are we ready to meet our Lord and pleased with how we ve been living our lives?

5 Hearts Connected for Community: Parish Life Love is the beauty of the soul (St. Augus ne) ADVENT REFLECTIONS Advent is a me for transforma on, prepara on, reflec on and new beginnings. Jesus tells us to WATCH and BE READY during this special liturgical season. How are you ready, and for what are you ready? How are you watching and for what are you watching? Are we ready for Christ when he comes at the end of me? Are we ready for Christ coming into the world? Are we ready to meet our Lord and pleased with how we ve been living our lives? Have we followed the teachings of Christ and lived our lives with Jesus in our hearts? Have we followed his Gospel call to love the Lord and our neighbor, too? As we prepare ourselves for the coming of Christ into the world and into our hearts, let us keep in mind how we can be Christ to others during this season of Advent. Let us keep in mind how we can share the gi s we have been given to help prepare others for the coming of our Lord, Jesus Christ. STEWARDSHIP IN SCRIPTURE: FOOD FOR THOUGHT Prepare the way of the Lord - MARK 1:3 We are all called to live a holy life. We are all called to invite others to live holy lives. Living a stewardship lifestyle, being grateful and generous with our gi s, does just that it puts us on the path to holiness and it invites others to be holy, too. ADVENT FAMILY PRAYER Dear God, thank you for giving us these four weeks to prepare to celebrate the birth of your Son. We are so thankful for all people that help us along this path we re traveling to welcome Jesus. God, bless our family and prepare our home and hearts to welcome your Son, Jesus Christ, into the world. Amen. WEEKLY SCRIPTURE GROUP CONSIDER JOINING US FOR ADVENT! Our scripture reflec on group meets Monday mornings a er the 8:30 a.m. Mass in the Parish Office Fireplace Room. We gather to read and reflect on the coming Sunday readings. No experience in scripture necessary! All are welcome and encouraged to join. It s a great way to ponder the word of God during the week, and hear the perspec ve of other parishioners! Note: We will NOT meet December 18th, 25th or January 1st. The gathering will resume on January 8th. RESPECT LIFE PRAYER That we may prepare for the new heaven and new earth by fostering respect and protec on for all human life, including the unborn, We pray to the Lord! Help Make Sacred Heart Beau ful for Christmas A call for volunteers We need volunteers of all ages to help decorate the Church, Ves bule and Gathering Space for Christmas, and watering flowers and trees. Here s how you can help: Decorate before Christmas Come to the Gathering Space on Friday morning, December 22 at 9:00 a.m. Bring a friend and family. Enjoy a hot beverage and Christmas cookies while we set up the Crèches (inside and outside), and arrange poinse as, greens and trees. Help Water Trees and Plants Our beau ful live decora ons will need watering and TLC un l the liturgical end of the Christmas season. Sign up on the Volunteer Sheet that will be in the Gathering Space over the weekend, and in the Parish Office during the week. Make a Dona on If you would like to make a dona on, go to Give Central, use the Christmas Flower envelope, pick up a Wish List in the Gathering Space over the weekend, or stop by the Parish Office during the week. For more informa on, contact Liturgy Coordinator Kathy Janega Keenan at kjanega@shparish.com, or at , Ext. 117.

Hearts Connected for Community: Parish Life Love is the beauty of the soul (St. Augus ne) CAN YOU SHARE YOUR GIFT OF SERVICE AT THE FOOD PANTRY ON DECEMBER 20? St.

m. They expect large crowds that day (6-700). If you re able to work one or both shi s, that would be terrific! Just let Judy Pyke know if you re able to help.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CHRISTMAS SHARING DROP- OFF ON DECEMBER 15 and 16 Do you have a few hours to spare this Christmas Season?

6 Hearts Connected for Community: Parish Life Love is the beauty of the soul (St. Augus ne) CAN YOU SHARE YOUR GIFT OF SERVICE AT THE FOOD PANTRY ON DECEMBER 20? St. Columbanus is in need of Volunteers for their Christmas Food Pantry Distribu on scheduled for Wednesday, December 20th. We need people to pack the perishables/ produce at 8 a.m. and then distribute it at 10 a.m. They expect large crowds that day (6-700). If you re able to work one or both shi s, that would be terrific! Just let Judy Pyke know if you re able to help. You can leave a message for her at the Parish Office or jpyke@shparish.com. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CHRISTMAS SHARING DROP- OFF ON DECEMBER 15 and 16 Do you have a few hours to spare this Christmas Season? We are in need of volunteers to accept Christmas gi s for Christmas Sharing on Friday evening, December 15th from 4-7pm and Saturday morning, December 16th from 9am Noon. All gi s will be checked in and moved to the Church Sanctuary. Finally, we could use some help in loading the truck on Sunday, December 17th a er the 10:30 a.m. Mass. We ll move all the boxes out of Church into the moving truck. If you re able to help, please contact Judy Pyke at the parish office at or jpyke@shparish.com. THANK YOU! Advent by Candlelight Thank Yous Many thanks to the Chairs of this wonderful event, Cindy Leveille and Silvia Hernandez. They put so much effort into making this a memorable evening for the women of Sacred Heart, and they do it graciously. We also extend our thanks to our MC for the evening, Lisa Centner and our four amazing speakers: Pa y Sanfilippo, Niki Campbell, Sue Lehocky and Carolyn Agnew. You made this evening so special for the women of our parish and gave us a beau ful start to the Advent season. THANK YOU!! Stay tuned for Photos next week! Christmas Sharing You can s ll help by dona ng money to purchase Jewel Foods gi cards for St. Columbanus families without sponsoring a family. Send a check made out to Sacred Heart in $25 increments to the Parish Office by Wednesday, December 13 th. Do you have any ques ons? Need more informa on? Contact Judy Pyke at jpyke@shparish.com or

Hearts Nurtured by Faith: Educa on If God can work through me, he can work through anyone (St. Francis of Assisi) LOOK WHAT S HAPPENING AT SACRED HEART SCHOOL!

Our Pre School, Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten classes all gathered in the Parish Center to celebrate our first week of Advent with songs and prayers!

Tuesday, December 12 th our School Board will be mee ng in the Faculty room at school at 7:15 p.m. Thursday, December 14 th there will be an early dismissal.

GRAND RECEIPTS CONTEST Please turn in all of your 2017 Grand Receipts, between 12/4 12/18 and the class with the most will win an out of uniform day!

7 Hearts Nurtured by Faith: Educa on If God can work through me, he can work through anyone (St. Francis of Assisi) LOOK WHAT S HAPPENING AT SACRED HEART SCHOOL! Thanks to all of you who came in so early to register your student for next year! It was a great success and we look forward to seeing you in the fall! Our Pre School, Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten classes all gathered in the Parish Center to celebrate our first week of Advent with songs and prayers! The Early Childhood classes will have an Advent Prayer Service every Tuesday before Christmas. Please come and help us celebrate the season of our Lord s birth. Tuesday, December 12 th our School Board will be mee ng in the Faculty room at school at 7:15 p.m. Thursday, December 14 th there will be an early dismissal. JK will be dismissed at noon and K 8 th grade at 1:20 p.m. Teacher mee ngs will begin at 1:30 p.m. Thursday will be our 8 th graders Christmas Dance Dinner! GRAND RECEIPTS CONTEST Please turn in all of your 2017 Grand Receipts, between 12/4 12/18 and the class with the most will win an out of uniform day! Grand Foods donates 3% back for every dollar you spend! So the Grand, in order to close their books for the year, has to have ALL 2017 receipts turned in BEFORE we come back from Christmas break. If you shop at the Grand between 12/18 and 12/31, we s ll want those receipts! Turn them into the Parish offices (mark them Grand Receipts or Danstrom, either way). Or leave them in the box in the Gathering Space by January 4, and our Christmas elves will find a way to turn them in! And as always, we will take your Box Tops, too! Thank you for your con nued support of Sacred Heart School! PARENTS AND TOTS Come and join our Parents and Tots class! This class is open to children ages 3 months to 3 years old and their parents. Laura We ersten, Sacred Heart School s Early Childhood Coordinator and kindergarten teacher, will lead each class. Come spend me with your child and get to know some other parents. Our next class is on Wednesday, December 20 th, and will con nue to be held the first and third Wednesday of each month from 9:15-10:15 a.m. in Room 101 of Sacred Heart School. Please check in at the office when you arrive. Bring a friend this is open to all parents and tots! REGISTRATION REGISTRATION for the school year for PS, JK and K began on Monday, December 4 th. If you have a child who will be 3 or 4 years old by September 1 st, 2018, and wish to enroll them in our 3 year old preschool or our JK extended day program you will need to fill out a Registra on form. If you have a child who will be 5 by September 1, 2018, and wish to enroll them in our full day kindergarten program, you will also need to fill out a registra on form. All new students to Sacred Heart require a registra on form and registra on fee, as well as the child s Bap smal Cer ficate (if applicable) and Birth Cer ficate. If your child is presently at Sacred Heart School and is simply moving up a grade, there is a re-registra on form to fill out, and you will be guaranteed a spot for next year. Preschool, Junior Kindergarten and new kindergarten spots are first come first serve so don t delay turning in your registra on form to the office. If you have any ques ons please contact the school office. If you missed our open houses and s ll would like to visit the school, please call us (847) , or us at kfink@shwschool.org or adanstrom@shwschool.org and we will be happy to set up an appointment and tour for you!

8 Hearts Nurtured by Faith: Educa on If God can work through me, he can work through anyone (St. Francis of Assisi) Please Join Us to celebrate the joyful tradition Christ as Nativit Pageant Sunday, December 17, :40 am in the Sacred Heart Gymnasium Presented by 3 rd Grade Children from Sacred Heart Religious Education Directed by Barb Anderson and Ed Kuffert 4 th and 5 th grade children will begin the program with Christmas carols Reception immediately following Program December 10th: December 17 th : UPCOMING EVENTS 4 th and 5 th grade families a end 10:30 Mass Christmas Na vity Pageant and Recep on, 9:45 a.m. HAVE A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS!! SEE YOU ON JANUARY 21ST, 2018!

Hearts Connected for Community: Parish Life Love is the beauty of the soul (St.

Guidelines for Gi ing Securi es For the convenience of those who wish to donate securi es to Sacred Heart, the Church maintains an account rela onship with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, DTC #0015

Do not sell the securi es while they are s ll registered in your name, or you will incur the capital gains tax.

0856), or Jennifer Huns at Smith Barney at (312.648.3568) of your inten ons prior to issuing instruc ons to your broker.

9 Hearts Connected for Community: Parish Life Love is the beauty of the soul (St. Augus ne) STEWARDSHIP GIVING THIS WEEK AT SACRED HEART Finances At A Glance Week of 12/03/2017 YTD Actual Sunday Collec on $ 324,319 YTD Budgeted Sunday Collec on $ 366,947 Shor all: ($ 42,628) Guidelines for Gi ing Securi es For the convenience of those who wish to donate securi es to Sacred Heart, the Church maintains an account rela onship with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, DTC #0015 Account If you wish to make a tax-deduc ble contribu on of securi es, it is necessary that your securi es be transferred to that account to complete the gi. Do not sell the securi es while they are s ll registered in your name, or you will incur the capital gains tax. In order to receive due credit and confirma on for the tax-deduc ble contribu- on, it is important to no fy Michelle Wasielewski, Business Manager at Sacred Heart ( ), or Jennifer Huns at Smith Barney at ( ) of your inten ons prior to issuing instruc ons to your broker. We also have resources available through the Archdiocese of Chicago to assist with estate planning, wills and bequests, as well as planned giving. Throughout the year, your generosity helps keep your parish solvent while at the same me, helps the parish staff to provide a place of worship, educa on and community. We thank you in advance for your thoughtful gi which makes it all possible! Monday, December 11 Scripture Reflection 8:45 A.M./POFR JTP Auditions 3:00 P.M./ PC Music Room/Teen Room Sacred Heart Men s Club Meeting 8:00 P.M./PCR Tuesday, December 12 Prayer Group 9:00 A.M./POFR Early Childhood Advent Service 9:30 A.M./PCR JTP Auditions 3:00 P.M./ PC Music Room/Teen Room RE Christmas Pageant Rehearsal 3:00-6:00 P.M./Gym School Board Meeting 7:15 P.M. Thursday, December 14 Early School Dismissal, JK-Noon, K-8-1:20 P.M. Sacred Heart Choir Rehearsal 7:30 P.M./Music Studio 8th Grade Christmas Dinner Dance 6:30 P.M./PCR Friday, December 15 Christmas Sharing Drop-off 4:00-7:00 P.M./Gathering Space Saturday, December 16 Christmas Pageant Rehearsal 8:00 A.M 12:00P.M./Gym Christmas Sharing Drop-off 9:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M./Gathering Space Advent Wreath Making Last Sunday a ernoon, families gathered to get into the Advent Spirit by making wreaths for their homes while reflec ng on the season of hope, peace, joy and love. It was lots of fun, with children playing Advent Bingo and making Advent gree ng cards!

10 Monday, December 11 7:00am 8:30am Jeanne Kelly Tuesday, December 12 Our Lady of Guadalupe 7:00am 8:30am Celio Cordini Wednesday, December 13 Saint Lucy, Virgin and Martyr 7:00am Francis David Bell 8:30am Thursday, December 14 Saint John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor of the Church 7:00am 8:30am Parishioners of St. Columbanus Friday, December 15 7:00am 8:30am Residents of Glen Oaks Nursing Home Saturday, December 16 8:30am 5:00pm Diane Desmond SCHEDULE Mass Inten ons LITURGICAL MINISTERS December :00pm Saturday, December 16 Presider Fr. Lanza/Deacon Keenan (Preaching) Greeter(s) Dee Hanlon, Patty Sanfilippo Servers Matthew Compton, Michael Compton Lector(s) Deb Kubasiak Eucharistic Ministers Sheila Devlin, Dan Kubasiak, Catherine Lehman Cantor Saturday Choir 7:30am Sunday, December 17 Presider Fr. Lanza/Deacon Keenan (Preaching) Greeter(s) Ludy Mariano Servers Keane Farley, Timmy Ledwon Lector(s) Ludy Mariano Eucharis c Ministers Mary Jo Bushell, Trip Lane, Roberta Olshansky Cantor Tim Stadler 9:00am Presider Fr. Cassidy/Deacon McNulty Greeter(s) Mary Newton, (1) Volunteer Needed Servers William Campbell, Owen Gardner Lector(s) Brian Norton Eucharis c Ministers Ann Marie Kiener, Robert Maganuco, Josephine Olson Cantor Shannon Barker Keys Sunday, December 17 7:30am Parishioners of Sacred Heart Church 9:00am George Gion 10:30am John Kiraly 4:30pm James Sullivan School Mass 8:30am Wednesday, December 13 Servers Michael Smylie, Wesley Urbanowski MINISTERS OF CARE Thursday, December 14 Lake Cook/Michael Romano Glen Oaks/Frieda Baker/Mike Pearson 10:30am Presider Fr. Semmer Greeter(s) Frieda Baker, Marion Powers, David Rivera, Nicole Rivera Servers Ma hew Bradley, Elle Pagliaro Lector(s) Bill Hague Eucharis c Ministers Tim Cawley, Marijo Erzinger, Chris ne Kengo, Mark Kengo, A.J. Leonard Cantor Sacred Heart Choir 4:30pm Presider Fr. Cassidy Greeter(s) Lynn Finneke, Johnny Hacke, David Burden Servers Nick Bowman, Evan Dobsch Lector(s) Lynn Finneke Eucharis c Ministers James Collins, Lynn Finneke, Dan Hagedorn Cantor Dan MacDonald

11 SACRED HEART PARISH CONTACT INFORMATION Pastoral Staff Rev. Steven M. Lanza, Pastor Associate Pastor-Rev. Dean Resident-Rev. Dan Pastor Emeritus Rev. Robert J. Heidenreich Pastoral Associate Judy Pyke Permanent Deacons Michael J. McNulty Gerry Keenan Director of Music Todd Gresick Liturgy Coordinator/Children s Choir Kathy Janega Keenan kjanega@shparish.com Business Manager/Assistant to the Pastor Michelle Wasielewski mwasielewski@shparish.com Sacristan Coordinator June Hocter jkhocter@comcast.net Marke ng & Communica ons Coordinator (School)-Mindi Craddock-mindicraddock@gmail.com Principal Kristen Fink 1095 Gage Street kfink@shwschool.org Director of Religious Educa on Sue Lehocky 1077 Tower Road slehocky@shparish.com Support Staff Accoun ng/census/contribu ons/tui on Cindy Atsaves catsaves@shparish.com Accoun ng/census/contribu ons/tui on Suzie Danstrom sdanstrom@shparish.com Administra ve Assistant & Bulle n Editor Irene Riggilo iriggilo@shparish.com Religious Educa on Administra ve Assistant Jeanne More e jmore e@shparish.com Religious Educa on Administra ve Assistant Debbie Perkins dperkins@shparish.com Parish Office /Fax / Monday Friday 8:30am 4:30pm School Office : Religious Educa on Office: Visit our website Find us on Facebook & Follow us on Twi

12 CHURCH NAME AND NUMBER Sacred Heart Church #862 ADDRESS 1077 Tower Road Winnetka, Illinois PHONE CONTACT PERSON Irene Riggilo SOFTWARE Microso Publisher 2010 Adobe Acrobat DC Windows 7 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT = 12 THANK YOU! SUNDAY DATE OF BULLETIN December 10, 2017

THE TOWER WHAT BELONGS TO GOD? WHAT BELONGS TO CAESAR? October 22, 2017

THE TOWER WHAT BELONGS TO GOD? WHAT BELONGS TO CAESAR? October 22, 2017 THE TOWER October 22, 2017 T -N S I O T WHAT BELONGS TO CAESAR? WHAT BELONGS TO GOD? HEART TO HEART pastor to parish Grateful The Cardinal s Mass which marked Founder s Day last weekend our 120 th anniversary