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1 St. Theresa Parish 455 North Benton St. Palatine, IL In This Issue... Parish Mission... 2 Sacraments... 2 Annual Christmas Giving Tree... 2 Message from Fr. Matthew Jamesson... 3 #GivingTuesday... 4 St. Theresa Parish Christmas Ornament... 5 Patrons of Sacred Music... 6 Advent Mission... 7 Prayer Lists... 8 Our Stewardship... 8 Rev. Ronald J. Lewinski Memorial Fund... 8 Volunteer to Light the Advent Wreath... 9 Baptisms... 9 Adoration... 9 Mass Intentions... 9 Readings for the Week... 9 Family Advent Wreath Making Project Christmas Eve Children s Choir and Pageant St. Theresa School St. Theresa School PA Christmas Bake Sale Ministries Ministry of Care Food Pantry Collection Saint Viator High School Entrance Exam St. Theresa Women s Club LIFT Liturgical Schedule for Upcoming Weekend Parish & School Staff Contact Info... Back Cover Week At A Glance... Back Cover MASS SCHEDULE Sundays: 7:00, 8:30, 10:00 and 11:30 a.m. Weekdays: 6:30 and 8:00 a.m. Saturday: 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Vigil) PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday-Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. In all circumstances, give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. Third Sunday of Advent Mark 1:3 December 17, 2017

2 ST. THERESA PARISH MISSION The mission of St. Theresa Parish is to share Christ with others through the sacraments, education, prayer and service. NEW PARISHIONERS AND VISITORS Welcome to St. Theresa! We invite you to contact the receptionist at the Pauline Center and/or speak with a Greeter before Sunday Mass for information on registration. Also, please visit our parish website at for helpful information, and click on the Welcome link in the About Us menu. VISITATION OF THE SICK If you or a family member are in a local hospital and would like a visit from a priest, please call the Parish Office. Those who are homebound can also make arrangements to receive communion on a regular basis by calling the Ministry of Care, SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturdays at 12:30-1:30 p.m. or by appointment. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Baptism is celebrated at 1:00 p.m. on the first and third Sundays of the month. Parents must take part in preparation classes before the Baptism takes place, and are required to attend the classes before the baby is born. Please call the Parish Office to make arrangements. SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Arrangements must be made at least six months in advance. Please call the Parish Office to make an appointment with a priest. No other plans should be finalized until then. SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK This sacrament offers the Lord's healing strength and peace to anyone who is seriously or chronically ill, hospitalized or about to have surgery. Please call the Parish Office if you wish to have someone receive this sacrament. SACRAMENT FOR ADULTS The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Anyone interested in joining the Catholic Church or wanting information about the Catholic Church is asked to call Deacon Larry Schumacher at ext Baptized, adult Catholics who have not received the Sacraments of Eucharist or Confirmation and wish to, call Deacon Schumacher. Pauline Center Will Be Closed Dec. 21 We are nearing the finish line of Phase 2 of Construction. The beautiful link between the Pauline Center and the School is just about ready to open as the new main entrance for both. In order to accomplish moving the phone and security systems, the Pauline Center will be closed all day Thursday, December 21. We apologize for any inconvenience. Beginning Friday, December 22, please use the new entrance at the link! For Bulletin: bulletin@sttheresachurch.org For Scheduling: scheduling@sttheresachurch.org For Website: webmaster@sttheresachurch.org Page 2

3 Dear Friends, WELCOME. A Message from Our Pastor, Fr. Tim Fairman The Merriam-Webster online dictionary defines the word welcome as follows: v. to greet hospitably and with courtesy or cordiality I have been on the Priest Placement Board for the Archdiocese of Chicago for the past 2 ½ years. The board assists Cardinal Cupich by recommending priests to be assigned to eligible parishes as pastor and associate pastor each year. Part of that process includes sending two members of the board of nine priests to parishes in need of a new pastor for what s called a parish listening session in which staff, parish leadership and parish members at large are invited to express their opinions about their parish home. St. Theresa had its own listening session five years ago in preparation for a new pastor coming here me! I ve been to about eight of these parish listening sessions in my time on the board and one of the observations I hear from all sorts of people in the parish we are at is that we (insert parish name here) are the most welcoming parish in the Archdiocese of Chicago! usually this is said with great gusto! I have gotten into the habit lately of asking people at a parish to let us know specifically what it is about their particular home parish that makes it so welcoming. One parish located near O Hare Airport described how they have a ministry to pick people up and take them back to hotels around the airport for Mass that is lovely. Most parishioners will describe their own history of feeling welcomed at a particular parish and how that inspired them to get more involved in parish life. While I don t doubt that many people in a parish do consciously try to be more welcoming of others, if I am being honest, I would say that most parishes, including our own, could do much, much better at greeting hospitably and with courtesy or cordiality. I am haunted by the story of someone who came to St. Theresa a few weeks in a row to check out the place, sat towards the back and was greeted by no one. Not a single person said hello or offered any kind of hospitality. In fact, the person describes sitting in the chair at the welcome table only to be told that he/she wasn t supposed to be sitting in the chair reserved for welcoming! That saddens me. If you noticed in the definition above, welcome is a verb, not a noun. In other words it is action oriented which means that welcoming is an intentional act and something we ALL need to take responsibility for. At this time, I d like to share a few presumptions on my part about welcoming that I probably should have expressed a long time ago: Families with small children should always find a home at St. Theresa for Mass. When I was a child, our parents made sure my four brothers and I went to church every single Sunday, without exception. I have no memories of ever not going to Mass. Little children are unpredictable and sometimes act up in church. Rather than confronting parents about the behavior of their children, how about offering them words of sympathy for their plight? I m not advocating the church become a free-for-all, nor am I saying parents bear no responsibility for the behavior of their children, but I want every family to feel embraced, not judged, for bringing their children to Mass. We are exceedingly blessed to have a very large gathering space in the back of church. I take great delight in witnessing people socializing and greeting one another before and after Mass. These social gatherings create community and God is present in them. My encouragement is that everyone invite the stranger and guest to be a part of the conversation so that they begin to feel comfortable with their new parish. I know there are some who grumble about the disruption of their personal prayer in church. My invitation is that if the noise bothers you, please be a part of the joyful commotion that occurs whenever two or three people are gathered in Christ s name. In other words, join in the fun! You ll be happier in the long run. I will not discourage people from greeting people before or after Mass. When in church for Mass, please say hi to those around you and don t wait for the greeting of peace before the Lamb of God! We are sharing in the One Bread and the One Cup together it makes sense to me to try to form communion with another as we participate in the celebration of the Eucharist together. While I have not officially said we should hold hands together during the Our Father because I sense that is not something this community is generally comfortable with, there is no prohibition from doing that, so if your neighbor is comfortable holding hands, feel free to do so! If you find St. Theresa to be a welcoming place, please feel free to share with me your experience because we can all learn from that! If your experience is the opposite, let me know that too. My goal is indeed to make St. Theresa the most welcoming parish in the Archdiocese of Chicago! That will only happen if each one of us works on making that a goal together. Let s pray that the Holy Spirit will inspire us to be people of hospitality who welcomes friend, neighbor and stranger with equal veracity so that we might truly be one community in Christ. Enjoy the week and God bless you all. Page 3

4 Christmas Liturgies at St. Theresa Parish 455 N. Benton Street, Palatine, IL We welcome you to celebrate a peace-filled Christmas with us this year. Every Weekend of Advent Saturday 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass Sunday Masses at 7:00, 8:30, 10:00 & 11:30 a.m. (NOTE: There will NOT be 11:30 a.m. Mass on the Fourth Sunday of Advent December 24) Advent Mission Tuesday, December 19 at 7:00 p.m. Advent Reconciliation Service Wednesday, December 20 at 7:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass Schedule Sunday, December 24 3:00 p.m. Christmas Pageant (St. Theresa Children s Choir) 5:00 p.m. Christmas Vigil Mass (St. Theresa Liturgical Ensemble) Christmas Mass Schedule Monday, December 25 12:00 a.m. Midnight Mass (Carols begin at 11:30 p.m. St. Theresa Jubilee Choir assisted by members of the Marion Consort, accompanied by string trio) Please note that the Fourth Sunday of Advent Masses are s ll obligatory as are Christmas Masses. One may not be subs tuted for the other, even if they are celebrated on the same day. Masses at: 8:00 a.m. (Cantor and violin) 10:00 a.m. (St. Theresa Adult Choir and LIFT Instrumentalists) 12:00 Noon (Cantor and string trio) Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph Vigil Mass Saturday, December 30 at 5:00 p.m. Sunday, December 31 Masses at 7:00, 8:30, 10:00 & 11:30 a.m. Mary, the Holy Mother of God (Not a holy day of obligation this year) Monday, January 1, 2018 New Year s Day Mass at 9:00 a.m. All services will be held in the church. Special thanks to our Patrons of Sacred Music who have gifted us with the beautiful stringed instruments for our Christmas liturgies and vocalists from the Marion Consort.

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6 Prayers for the Sick John Addison Agata Claudia Aleliunas Angela Alexandria Barbara Amato Susan Anderson Daniel Anfuso Hilda Avila Maria Ofelia Avila Linda I. Barnstable Bob Bates Jim Baur Janice Birks Margaret Mary Bordenkircher Ashley Boria Marjorie Burke Paula Byrnes Mary Byrnes Nan Byrnes Matt Callaway Timothy Cannon Jeff Carnhel Frank Caruk Carol Casbalsma Celeste Ceisel Louis Cipparrone Sandy Clark Anna Maria Collier Brian Crooks Taylor D Agostino Robert Fairman Nancy Falckenberg Kyle Fanter Carole Flood Sue Grahek Sam Greco Ryan Guerrero Stan Hanna Tom Harvey Steve Herbst Virginia Higgins William Hopp Jr. Debbie Humpries Don Humphries Vi Jasonowicz James Jones Mary Kelly Bob Kolk Lisa Kolner Joan Kuthe Ed LaMasse John H. Landers Dean Lewis Peggy Lowe Mary Lucas Patricia Manno Patty Marshall Margaret Matviuw Nancy McBride Owen Patrick McGoldrick Ann Meersman Jerry Mele Rose Mele Isabelle Miklius Kay Miller Jean Nechi Mary Nevera Sally Olinger Scott Otto Dale Palka Frank Pankanin Joyce Pityer Luca Postiglione Jennie Prudente Michelle Rohde Dale Schafernak Michala Schauble John Schroeder Matt Schroeder Marie Scopa Denise Scranton Charles Sebastyan Patrick Sheehan Harold Simons John Sissulak Joan Skimina Michael Skutta Donna Slania Gerard Slania Sarah Smith Emil Solans Ronald Sowizrol Kristina Sromek- Griffin Betty Theil Emil Tosch Estelle Valenti Anna Velez Joe Volpe Charlotte Walker Scott Wallace Chuck Walsh Brian Ward Debbie Weber Jerome J. Wood Carol Young Mary Young Christopher Zeek May God Hold Them in the Palm of His Hand... Our Stewardship 12/10/17 Basket Online Total Please Pray For Those Who Have Died Frank H. Caruk Year Actual $ 20,622 Pending The collection for the Retired Religious was $5,607. The Immaculate Conception collection was $3,607. Thank you for your stewardship and generosity. Fifth Sunday Rosary Year Prior 12/11/16 $ 23,508 $ 3,419 $ 26,927 Prayers for Military and Veterans Christopher Blankenship (Private, U.S. Army) Joseph A. Bondi (Korea, U.S. Army) Sgt. Robert E. Brodkorb (U.S. Air Force S.A.C.) Lance Corporal John F. Campe (U.S. Marine Corps) Alan Carlson (U.S. Navy) Robert Cecchi (Korea, U.S. Army) Matthew Chausse (U.S. Army) Sgt. David A. Crouse (U.S.M.C.) Jackie Fairman (U.S. Marine Corps) Jesus De La Torre (U.S. Navy) Captain Kevin Hand (U.S. Air Force) Captain Stephen Hand (U.S. Marine Corps) Christopher Anthony Izzo (Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps) Ian James (Private, U.S. Marine Corps) Louis Kittler (U.S. Navy) John Klaas (Retired Captain, U.S. Navy) Colonel James F. Kott (U.S. Air Force) Colonel Marilyn H. Kott (U.S. Air Force) John H. Landers (U.S. Air Force) Joseph S. Lapetina (U.S. Navy) William Leap (Vietnam, U.S. Army) Patrick Malackowski (U.S. Air Force) Deacon Steve Norys (U.S. Navy) Jim Olinski (Vietnam, U.S. Army) Cas Paprocki (U.S. Army) Deacon Lou Riccio (Korea, U.S. Army) Andy Ruff (WWII, U.S. Army) Captain Louis J. Schager,Jr. (U.S. Navy) John Sellinger (U.S. Air Force) Colonel Daniel Joseph Settergren (U.S. Air Force) Adolf Stransky (Vietnam, U.S, Navy) Robert Joseph Tremblay (TSGT. U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps, Ret. Col.) Phil Urban (WWII, U.S. Air Force) Lee Urbasic (Korea, U.S. Army Artillery) Kenneth Valenti (Korea, U.S. Coast Guard) Ron Willer (Vietnam, U.S. Army) Lt. Matthew Zak (U.S. Navy Pilot) Knights of Columbus is inviting all members of St. Theresa Parish to participate in the organization s 5th Sunday Rosary Program. This service will be conducted on December 31st after the 11:30am Mass in the Day Chapel. This rosary service will be conducted using a finger rosary. Knights will be providing all those in attendance with the finger rosaries and prayer booklets. The booklet includes a section on how to use the finger rosary and the prayers necessary for praying the rosary. Participants may also bring their own rosaries to use during the service. The Knights of Columbus was founded in 1882, by the Venerable Father Michael McGivney, a priest at St. Mary s Church in New Haven, Conn. With charity as its first principle, the organization has grown to 1.9 million members worldwide. Last year, the Knights donated more than 177 million and more than 75 million hours of service to charitable causes. Questions call Pierre Zermatten at or pierre.zermatten@kofc.org. Oplatki for Sale Oplatki, the European Christmas wafer, may be purchased at the Reception Area of the Pauline Center. Donation: $4.00 (4 wafers in a package) Page 6

7 Bring your bells to Christmas Mass!!! For all Christmas Masses, we invite you to bring bells of any kind to ring at the time of the Gloria. Bread and Wine The Bread and Wine for the Eucharist this week are offered In Loving Memory of Michael Setze from the Setze Family Please remember them in your prayers. Mass Intentions Monday, December 18 6:30 a.m. Mary Falkenberg Family 8:00 a.m. Harold Herbert Zarob Family Tuesday, December 19 6:30 a.m. Florence & Pearl Kalata Family 8:00 a.m. Rev. Ronald Lewinski Hank & Mary-Anne Zielinski Wednesday, December 20 6:30 a.m. Tom Aldrich Family 8:00 a.m. Don Nelson Zarob Family Thursday, December 21 6:30 a.m. Madeline Siciarz Family 8:00 a.m. Phillip Polizzi Jim & Chris Combs Friday, December 22 6:30 a.m. Deceased Members of the McGivney-Torp Families Family 8:00 a.m. Michael Bishop St. Theresa Staff Saturday, December 23 8:00 a.m. John Post / Rosemary Hacker 5:00 p.m. Dean Kaniecki Stransky Family Sunday, December 24 Fourth Sunday of Advent 7:00 a.m. Peggy & Fred Schwind Family 8:30 a.m. Sanctity of All Human Life Respect Life Ministry 10:00 a.m. Carol Jurek / Steve Virany / Joseph Schmetzko 11:30 a.m. THERE IS NO 11:30 MASS ON DEC. 24 Sunday, December 24 Christmas Eve 3:00 p.m. For Parishioners 5:00 p.m. For Parishioners Monday, December 25 Christmas 12:00 a.m. For Parishioners 8:00 a.m. For Parishioners 10:00 a.m. For Parishioners 12:00 p.m. For Parishioners Thank You!!! Thanks to all who contributed gift cards in November to support "homeless" and pregnant/parenting youth at PHS and Fremd. Working together with the other Palatine Faith in Action churches, we collected more than $11,000 in gift cards and many bags of toiletries, granola bars, and clothing! And the members of Thrive Vineyard church once again handwrote encouragement cards for each of the gift bag recipients. Palatine Assisting Through Hope (PATH- packaged the donated items & gift cards, along with toiletries and blankets, into gift bags. They will deliver the bags to PHS and Fremd by December 8 so that social workers can start distributing them to the 95 students. Some of the gift cards will be saved for social workers to utilize for families/students in need throughout the school year. The social workers really appreciate having an emergency stash when there is a family in crisis or a student is waiting for their free & reduced lunch paperwork to be accepted before they can start receiving school meals. Readings for the Week Monday: Jer 23:5-8; Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt 1:18-25 Tuesday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lk 1:5-25 Wednesday: Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-4ab, 5-6; Lk 1:26-38 Thursday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lk 1:39-45 Friday: 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lk 1:46-56 Saturday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-24; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Lk 1:57-66 Sunday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Rom 16:25-27; Lk 1:26-38 Page 7

8 Ministries PARISH COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS Parish Pastoral Council: Leo Miklius Board of Specified Jurisdiction (School Board): Donna Brand Finance Council: Jerry Sara Religious Education Board: Carl Siemianowki BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY / MINISTERS OF CARE TO THE SICK Deacon Stephen Norys, ext. 110 EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS and ALTAR SERVERS Marie Paul, mariep@sttheresachurch.org, x. 119 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, HOLY GHOST COUNCIL 2nd Monday of month at 7:30 p.m., Lower Dolan Center Bruce Alesi, grandknight4977@gmail.com LECTORS Liz Englbrecht and Carol Oswald MARIAN ROSARY DEVOTION Mondays: 7:00 p.m. Confessions, 8:00 p.m. Mass, Church MUSIC MINISTRY Laura Kutscher, laurak@sttheresachurch.org, x. 114 OUR LADY of FATIMA DEVOTIONS First Saturday of month after the 8:00 a.m. Mass CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m., Pauline Center; Deacon Lou Riccio PADS Ministry LouAnn Hayes REACH (Special Religious Education for Adults) Deacon Rich and Kathie Pizzato RESPECT LIFE life, Maria Goldstein, 1st Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m., Pauline Center ST. THERESA WOMEN S CLUB Annie Meersman SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT de PAUL Last Monday of month, 7:00 p.m., Pauline Center WEDDING REHEARSAL MINISTRY Beverly Zak YOUTH MINISTRY LIFT LIFT@sttheresachurch.org Nancy Brinckerhoff, Kathy Ferry, Maureen Ross, Rev. Matthew Jamesson YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY CROSSWAYS Carmen Maiorano, Michelle Mammarella, Rev. Matthew Jamesson Ministry of Care The Ministry of Care office is the central point in our parish community for outreach, resources and referrals. Deacon Stephen Norys, Coordinator Update on "Spiritual Adop on" Babies A note from Liam and Emma: It's beginning to get a li le cramped in here! But I can s ll kick and do somersaults, so I'm keeping Mommy busy and awake. A er 31 weeks of growing, I'm about 3 pounds and 16 inches long. I can't wait to stretch out in Mommy's arms. Thank you for praying for us. To see all these exci ng developments or learn more about spiritual adop on, see the bulle n board in the Gathering Area or on.org. Facing an unintended pregnancy? You are not alone. Call HELP online.org Hur ng from abor on? You are loved. Call HOPE onrecovery.org on.org REMEMBER YOUR LOVED ONES WITH CHRISTMAS FLOWER MEMORIALS Christmas plants will decorate our Christmas altar. Special Flower Memorial envelopes can be found at the church entrances, as well as in your envelope packet. Place envelopes in the collection basket. Costs are listed on the envelope. Christmas Flower Memorials can also be made on GiveCentral. Page 8 Thank you!

9 ORDER YOUR SPECIAL ST. THERESA PARISH ORNAMENT! On the front of the ornament is a full color image of the beautiful new Marian Statue which we are preparing to unveil. On the back side in gold is the text: St. Theresa Parish Traditional glass ornaments come individually packaged in a white gift box. Cost is $20 each. There is a limited supply, so order yours today! Proceeds will go into the Rev. Ronald J. Lewinski Memorial fund, to be used toward the purchase of new communion vessels in Fr. Ron s memory. Sales will continue in the Gathering Space through Advent until supplies run out. You can place an order by completing the form below and dropping it off at the Pauline Center. Name: Phone: Number of ornaments: Amount enclosed ($20 x number of ornaments): Checks made payable to: St. Theresa Parish

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12 St. Theresa Parish Advent Reflections Follow along with daily Advent reflections on St. Theresa Parish's social media sites: Follow us on Like us on Facebook: St. Theresa Catholic Church Advent Parish Reconciliation Service Join us Wednesday, December 20 at 7:00pm in the church for the Advent Parish Reconciliation Service during this time of preparing, quieting and disciplining our hearts for the full joy of Christmas. (USCCB) Together, let us prepare our hearts and rejoice! ST. THERESA SCHOOL St. Theresa School is NOW accepting Admissions Applications for the School Year. Morning and All-Day Preschool and Kindergarten Programs Beautifully Renovated School Campus Large Bright Classrooms Foreign Language beginning in Kindergarten Smaller Class Sizes Enhancing Individualized Learning NEW Library Before and After School Care Free Bus Service Our Catholic faith inspires the St. Theresa School experience, encouraging our students to pursue an active Catholic spirituality. It also guides us to welcome children and families of all backgrounds and religious traditions as vital members of our enthusiastic learning community. Come begin the journey, and see how St.Theresa School can make a difference in your child's life! Schedule your Personalized Tour TODAY! (847) x249 COME BEGIN THE JOURNEY WITH US Page 12

13 What they can mean for you and for St. Theresa School! How can the Tax Credit Scholarships available help families pay for schools like St. Theresa or high schools like Saint Viator? Please review the informa on below and if you believe you are eligible, you are encouraged to apply. Please note: If your home school is Jane Addams, your applica on receives priority considera on. Please also note: You cannot be considered for financial assistance at St. Theresa School if you have not applied for the Tax Credit Scholarship from the State. We are being told that you will know very quickly a er you apply whether or not you will be receiving the funding. Applica on will be online, star ng in January, and will be first come, first served for qualified applicants. We will send the details on the applica on process as soon as we have them. Eligibility: Number of People Living in Total Household Income per Year 100% Tui on 75% Tui on 50% tui on 2 $16,240 $30,206 $40,600 $40,762 $48,720 3 $20,420 $37,981 $51,050 $51,254 $61,260 4 $24,600 $45,756 $61,500 $61,746 $73,800 5 $28,780 $53,531 $71,950 $72,238 $86,340 6 $32,960 $61,309 $82,400 $82,730 $98,880 7 $37,140 $69,080 $92,850 $93,221 $111,420 8 $41,320 $76,442 $76,855 $103,300 $103,713 $123,960 Note: If more than eight people live in your home, add $4,160 to the total household income per year for each addi onal person. Informa on you will need to apply: Completed re enrollment form, returned to St. Theresa School 2016 tax return Proof of residency (i.e. driver's license or state ID) Birth cer ficate or passport for student or students Some people have been asking how they can donate to the scholarship fund and receive the significant tax credit for dona ng to these funds: The dona ons earn a 75% tax credit on Illinois tax. For example, if you donate $1,000 to the fund you will receive a $750 credit on your Illinois taxes; in essence, you have only spent $250 to donate $1,000. Here's the catch, though, you have to pay the dona on in cash up front. To find out more about dona ng to the fund and the tax credit, please visit h p://tax.illinois.gov/investinkids/ or contact: Deacon Greg Vogt, Major Gi s Officer Archdiocese of Chicago gvogt@archchicago.org o: m: Want to know more? If you have any ques ons, please click here or you can reach out to the Archdiocese directly at InvestInKids@archchicago.org or

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15 Thank you! From the St. Theresa Women s Club A big THANK YOU to all the wonderful bakers who prepared the awesome goodies for our Holiday Bake Sale! THANK YOU also to all who purchased the baked goods and raffle tickets. It was a complete sell out! Your support is greatly appreciated! Also THANK YOU to the St. Stephen Guild for organizing the Women s Club Christmas Party. Great food, conversation and a fun game of Holiday Bingo! Check out all the prizes! SAVE THE DATE Luncheon and Fashion Show April 7, 2018 Watch for details coming soon! St. Theresa Women s Club Golden Rose Award Winner Fr. Tim and several members of the Women s Club attended the Archdiocese Council of Catholic Women Vicariate I Golden Rose Award Breakfast. Our award winner was Marta Cholewa. Marta was presented her award by the Vicar General of the Archdiocese, Fr. Ronald Hicks. Marta is a senior at Fremd High School in Palatine. She was an altar server for six years and has been a Eucharistic Minister for the past two years. She always helps us out at 7:00 a.m. Mass! Marta greets everyone with a smile and we are proud to have her as our Golden Rose Award winner! Page 15

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17 Liturgical Schedule for December 23 & 24 (4th Sunday of Advent) and Christmas Eve Minister(s) Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 7:00 am Sunday 8:30 am Sunday 10:00 am CELEBRANT Fr. Tim Fr. Tom Fr. Michael Fr. Matt Fr. Tim Sunday 3:00 pm Sunday 5:00 pm Fr. Tom Midnight 12:00 am Fr. Tim DEACON Greg Vogt Larry Schumacher Richard Pizzato Louis Riccio Larry Schumacher Greg Vogt Jim Devine SACRISTAN C. Smith D. Russ J. LaRusso D. Broniarczyk LECTORS VanHavermaet, T. Jacques, S. Sullivan, K. Thompson, M. Beata, P. Behrens, N. Eaken, N. Brigham, M. Jacques, S. Mullen, T. Englbrecht, E. Keane, K. O Laughlin, N. Mammarella, R. EXTRA- ORDINARY MINISTERS * = Wash vessels after Mass Combs, J. Cushing, C. Englbrecht, L. Peterson, B. Fox, M. Maniscalco, B. Manisacalco, W. Kobilarcik, J. Manint, M.* Pfister, C.* Wezdecki, A.* Keane, K. Schwind, A. Arns, M. L. Hoffman, M. Zak, B. Russ, D. Travers, D.* Braskich, J. Brennan, P. Brigham, M.* Curran, C. Deyhle, R.* Hannon, S. Magnuson, D. LaRusso, J. Nuxoll, J. Orlowski, J. Hirn, N. Miklius, L. Mnichowicz, J. Mullen, T. Eaken, N. Gribbon, S. Poznanski, R. Paul, M.* Paul, B.* Appel, C. ALTAR SERVERS Joseph Coombes Michelle Coombes Jillian Price Amy Price Cate Carnel Celia Carnel Trey Widlowski Frank Vyverber Ryan Kurrie Isabelle Anaya Kelly O'Brien Anthony Pluta Maggie Drake Lucy Drake Jillyan Pfaller We thank the sponsors who help to make the bulletin cost-free. For information on ads, contact J. S. Paluch Co., Inc

18 THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF ST. THERESA PARISH PARISH ADDRESS: 455 N. Benton St., Palatine, IL Parish Website: Phone: Fax: PARISH PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Timothy J. Fairman, Pastor, ext. 101 Rev. Matthew Jamesson, Associate Pastor, ext. 127 Rev. Tom Bishop, Associate Pastor, ext. 109 Rev. Michael Wanda, Resident, ext. 118 Deacon Stephen Norys, Minister of Care, ext. 110 Hank Aleliunas, Business Manager, ext. 105 Laura Kutscher, Music Director, ext. 114 Nicole Carlisle, Communications Director, ext. 107 Marie Paul, Liturgy Coordinator, ext. 119 DIACONAL MINISTRY Deacon Jim and Melody Devine, ext. 113 Deacon Stephen and Gail Norys, ext. 110 Deacon Richard and Kathie Pizzato, ext. 361 Deacon Louis and Ann Riccio, ext. 362 Deacon Larry and Karen Schumacher, ext. 363 Deacon Greg and Elizabeth Vogt, ext. 364 SCHOOL ADDRESS: 445 N. Benton St., Palatine, IL School Website: Office: SCHOOL Mary Keenley, Principal, ext. 202 Mary-Anne Zielinski, Administrative Assistant, ext. 203 Terri Kolbus, Director of Admissions, ext. 249 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Elizabeth Vogt, Director of Religious Education, ext. 111 Marsha Jones, Registrar / Adm. Asst., ext. 112 Religious Education: , ext. 111 PARISH SUPPORT STAFF Mary Amirante, Receptionist, ext. 100 Joyce Pizek, Bookkeeper, ext. 102 Kathryn McIntyre, Secretary, ext. 104 Follow us on Like us on Facebook: St. Theresa Catholic Church Week At A Glance Monday, 12/18 Tuesday, 12/19 Wednesday, 12/20 Thursday, 12/21 Friday, 12/22 Saturday, 12/23 Sunday, 12/24 6:30, 8:00 a.m. Mass (Chapel) 11:00 a.m. School First Grade Christmas Craft Day (Lower Dolan) 3:00 p.m. Parish Staff Meeting (2nd Floor Pauline) 4:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Pageant Practice (Church) 4:15 p.m. Full Pageant Music Rehearsal (Church, 105) 7:00 p.m. Marian Rosary Devotion (Church) 7:00 p.m. BSJ Meeting (Festle) 7:00 p.m. RE Board Meeting (2nd Floor Pauline) 7:30 p.m. RCIA (Bernardin) 6:30 a.m. Mass (Chapel) 8:00 a.m. Mass All School (Church) 10:00 a.m. Cenacle Prayer Group (Offsite) 7:00 p.m. ADVENT MISSION (Church) 7:30 p.m. Theological Reflection Group (Festle) 6:30, 8:00 a.m. Mass (Chapel) 10:00 a.m. Funeral: Frank H. Caruk (Church) 7:00 p.m. Boy Scout Meeting (Lower Dolan) 7:00 p.m. Parish Reconciliation Service (Church) 7:00 p.m. Music Rehearsal (105) 7:30 p.m. Charismatic Prayer Group (Bernardin) PAULINE CENTER CLOSED 6:30, 8:00 a.m. Mass (Chapel) 7:00 p.m. School Christmas Concert (Gym, Lower Dolan) 7:00 p.m. Christmas Carol Sing-a-Long (Church) 8:30 p.m. Men s Basketball (Gym) 6:30, 8:00 a.m. Mass (Church) 8:30 a.m. Adoration (Chapel) 9:00 a.m. School Preschool Pageant (Church) 12:30 p.m. School Advent Prayer Service (Church) 5:00 p.m. Benediction (Chapel) 7:00 a.m. Men s Prayer Group (Bernardin) 8:00 a.m. Mass (Chapel) 9:00 a.m. Private Baptism (Church) 12:30 p.m. Confessions (Church) 5:00 p.m. Mass (Church) FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT 7:00 a.m. Mass (Church) 8:30 a.m. Mass (Church) 10:00 a.m. Mass (Church) 11:30 a.m. - NO MASS CHRISTMAS EVE 3:00 p.m. Mass Christmas Eve Pageant (Church) 5:00 p.m. Mass (Church) 11:30 p.m. Carols (Church) 12:00 a.m. Midnight Mass (Church)