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: January 7, 2018 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 7th Hospitality Sunday CCD Class 9:00 AM 8th Adoration of the Holy Eucharist 3:00 PM 9th Parish Council Meeting 6:00 PM CCD Parent Meeting 7:00 PM 10th CRHP Meeting 6:00 PM NO Choir Rehearsal 11th Mardi Gras Meeting 7:00 PM 12th Pilgrimage Meeting 7:00 PM 14th CCD Class 9:00 AM K of C Burgers & NFL Playoffs 11:00 AM 15th Adoration of the Holy Eucharist 3:00 PM Outreach Ministry Meeting 6:30 PM 16th Youth Group Meeting 6:30 PM 17th CRHP Meeting 6:00 PM Choir Rehearsal 7:00 PM 18th ESL for Adults 7:15 PM 20th Art & Environment 8:30 AM Mardi Gras Ticket Sales 4:30 PM Women s Club Raffle Ticket Sales 4:30 PM 21st Mardi Gras Ticket Sales 7:30 AM Women s Club Raffle Ticket Sales 7:30 AM CCD Class 9:00 AM Traveling Youth Mass 12:00 PM 22nd Adoration of the Holy Eucharist 3:00 PM 23rd Ministry of Care Meeting 7:00 PM 24th CRHP Meeting 6:00 PM Choir Rehearsal 7:00 PM 25th ESL for Adults 7:15 PM 27th Arts & Environment 8:30 AM First Reconciliation 10:00 AM Mardi Gras Ticket Sales 4:30 PM Women s Club Raffle Ticket Sales 4:30 PM 28th Mardi Gras Ticket Sales 7:30 AM Women s Club Raffle Ticket Sales 7:30 AM CCD Class 9:00 AM 29th Adoration of the Holy Eucharist 3:00 PM 30th Youth Group Meeting 6:30 PM 31st CRHP Meeting 6:00 PM NO Choir Rehearsal 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 Our Lady of Fatima: in-home Statue visitation The Branch Family will be hosting Our Lady of Fatima s Pilgrim Virgin Statue. Cathie Branch and her family invite you to their home to spend time with Our Lady, learn about the apparitions and view relics (see the flyer here for more details). Please call the parish office to RSVP so that the Branch family can plan accordingly. Space may be limited and we want to be sure that all who intend to visit with Our Lady are able to do so. Our Lady of Fatima, pray for us! A Holy Matrimony On a Saturday, December 30th, we celebrated the marriage of Tim and Liz McCormick. May God bless their union and continue to keep their faith strong. Congratulations to the newly married couple.

4 GOSPEL MEDITATION - ENCOURAGE DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF SCRIPTURE January 7, 2018 The Epiphany of the Lord "Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh." What a wonderful example the Magi give us in their visit to the infant Jesus. First of all, they demonstrate profound faith in God's word, spoken through the prophet Micah: "And you, Bethlehem... from you shall come a ruler who is to shepherd my people Israel" (cf. 5:2). Embarking on a long and difficult journey, they trust that they will find this newborn king of the Jews in Bethlehem as the prophecy announced. On their arrival at the home of the Holy Family, the Magi also give us an example of profound humility. These important men, to whom kings look for guidance and advice, do not hesitate to bow down, to "prostrate themselves" and give homage to a tiny babe. Putting their own position out of their minds, they reverently worship the infant Lord even as he sits on the lap of his mother. The generosity of these three "kings" is also evident as they open their treasure boxes and give to the poor child the richest of gifts. Traditionally, we understand the gold to symbolize the earthly kingship of Christ, the frankincense to represent his divinity, and the myrrh to stand as a symbol of the anointing he will receive upon his death. Finally, the wisdom of these men is evident in their decision to return to their country "by another way." Understanding the threat that King Herod posed to Jesus, they followed a plan that would help keep the divine child safe even though it meant inconvenience to themselves. Faith, humility, generosity, and wisdom. These gifts are the real legacy of the Three Kings. Today, let us ask God for the blessing of having these gifts in our lives. ********************************************************************************** MEDITACIÓN EVANGÉLICO - ALENTAR ENTENDI- MIENTO MÁS PROFUNDO DE LA ESCRITURA 7 de enero de 2018 La Epifanía del Señor Estamos ya en la fiesta de la Epifanía que es una profundización de la fiesta de la Navidad. En Navidad celebramos el Nacimiento del Señor, anunciado a los pastores por los ángeles, mientras que la Epifanía, es la proclamación de ese Nacimiento ante el mundo, manifestado a los magos de Oriente que buscaban al Niño Rey recién nacido. Jesús nace para todo el mundo. Cristo es verdaderamente el corazón del mundo. Con su manifestación todos sin excepción alguna somos llamados a la salvación! El Papa Francisco en la homilía del 6 de enero de 2014 da el siguiente mensaje: "En esta fiesta de la Epifanía, que nos recuerda la manifestación de Jesús a la humanidad en el rostro de un Niño, sintamos cerca a los Magos, como sabios compañeros de camino. Su ejemplo nos anima a levantar los ojos a la estrella y a seguir los grandes deseos de nuestro corazón. Nos enseñan a no contentarnos con una vida mediocre, de 'poco calado', sino a dejarnos fascinar siempre por la bondad, la verdad, la belleza... por Dios, que es todo eso en modo siempre mayor. Y nos enseñan a no dejarnos engañar por las apariencias, por aquello que para el mundo es grande, sabio, poderoso. No nos podemos quedar ahí...tenemos que ir más allá... ir hacia Belén, allí donde en la sencillez de una casa de la periferia, entre una mamá y un papá llenos de amor y de fe, resplandece el Sol que nace de lo alto, el Rey del universo. A ejemplo de los Magos, con nuestras pequeñas luces busquemos la Luz". Sea luz de Belén!

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6 THANK YOU FOR DONATING TO OUR CHRISTMAS FLOWERS & DECORATIONS THIS YEAR Mr. & Mrs. James Adduci In Honor/Memory Adduci & Bartels Families Ana Gomez/Raul Arroyo James & Lorraine Banasiak In Honor/Memory of Banasiak Family Mr. & Mrs. Bartkiewicz In Honor/Memory Szymborski/Bartkiewicz Families Mrs. Richard Boots In Honor/Memory of Frances Arnold Carol Bonea In Honor/Memory of Lorraine & Jim Bonea Mrs. Frank Bruno In Honor/Memory of Frank Bruno Mr. & Mrs. Rocco Consorti Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Crescent In Honor/Memory of Joseph Crescent Art Daliege In Honor/Memory of Peter, Josephine, Arthur, Margaret, Arthur Mr. & Mrs. Vincent De Laurentis In Honor/Memory of James & Mary DeLaurentis James & JoAnn Detloff Mrs. Ted Dykton In Honor/Memory of Ted Dykton Mrs. Cora Farrenkopf In Honor/Memory of Gene Farrenkopf Judy & Paul Finlayson Frances Frederickson In Honor/Memory of Fr. Peter Mr. & Mrs. Furmanek Louis & Carletta Galvan Mr. Ken Giovannetti In Honor/Memory of Barbara Giovannetti Lorraine Giovannetti In Honor/Memory of Al & Greg Pawola Jim & Carol Henderson In Honor/Memory Catherine, Clifford & Loretta Henderson Frank & Janet Janes In Honor/Memory of David & Marjorie Beatty Frank & Peggy Janes, Ken, Claire, Paul Richwalski Mr. & Mrs. Richard Jones Mr. & Mrs. Luke Joubert In Honor/Memory of Mr. Wilmer Joubert Mrs. Edward Kalecki In Honor/Memory of Edward Kalecki Mr. & Mrs. Richard Kalemba Mr. & Mrs. Robert Karwatka Mrs. Marilyn Kielar In Honor./Memory of Kenneth A. Kielar, Sr. Mrs. Francis Kivland In Honor/Memory of Mary Kivland King Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Kubek Richard Larson In Honor/Memory of Earl & Delia Larson Mr. & Mrs. Charles Lazzara In Honor/Memory of Jan & Tom McGowan Christine Lewandowski In Honor/Memory of Adeline Lewandowski Mrs. Robert Lewis In Honor/Memory of Robert Lewis, Sr. Joe Lindsey In Honor/Memory of Wanda Lindsey Mr. & Mrs. Martin Liszewski Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Lotz Marcella Vander Luitgaren In Honor/Memory of Peter Vander Luitgaren Mrs. Loretta Malone Malone Family In Honor/Memory of Keys & Malone Families Mr. & Mrs. William Miller In Honor/Memory of Miller & Clarke Families Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Mokry In Honor/Memory of Deceased Family Members Laura A. Nowak In Honor/Memory of Chester A. Nowak Mr. & Mrs. Richard Pajka Judy Parise In Honor/Memory of Nella Krischunas Bromberg Mrs. A. Peltz Dorothy & Randy Piscitelli Michael Philbin In Honor/Memory of Patricia Philbin Ms. R. Prystalski In Memory of deceased Members of Prystalski family Gerald & Deborah Reed Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Reed In Honor/Memory of J. C. O Neill Mrs. Edward Rozek In Honor Memory of Rozek/Breski Families Mrs. Shirley Rudofski In Honor/Memory of Clyde Rudofski Mrs. John Senzel In Honor/Memory of John Senzel Mr. Timothy Settle Nancy & Victor Storino In Honor/Memory of Quaranta-Cataldo-Storino Families Ralph Longo & Jane Sullivan In Honor/Memory of Joseph Longo Mr. & Mrs. Ken Taylor In Honor/Memory of Christine Scogin Mr. & Mrs. J. Torres In Honor/Memory of Peter Hernandez Mr. & Mrs. William Truesdale Larry & Charlotte Trznadel In Memory of Casimir Helen & Philip Janusz Mrs. Lynn Tuftedal In Honor/Memory of Raymond Tuftedal Nancy Warino In Honor/Memory of Bill & Barb Sweet Gail D. Wegner In Honor/Memory of Wegner/Pikus Family Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Zumstein

7 Information Meeting Rectory 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) 28 people registered so far 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: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 55:1-11 or Acts 10:34-38 or 1 Jn 5:1-9; Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10 or Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Mk 1:7-11 Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:9-20 or 1 Sm 1:1-8 and 1 Sm 1:9-20; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Mk 1:21-28 or Mk 1:14-20 and Mk 1:21-28 Wednesday: 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20; Ps 40:2, 5, 7-10; Mk 1:29 39 Thursday: 1 Sm 4:1-11; Ps 44:10-11, 14-15, 24-25; Mk 1:40 45 Friday: 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a; Ps 89:16-19; Mk 2:1 12 Saturday: 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a; Ps 21:2-7; Mk 2:13 17 Sunday: 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19; Ps 40:2, 4, 7-10; 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20; Jn 1:35-42 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). The Epiphany of the Lord January 7, 2018 All kings shall pay him homage, all nations shall serve him. Psalm 72:11 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, Donna M. Ross, Amy and Charles Ruiz, Louise Ryan, Ann Sardella, Joanne Sebben, Valeria Tomich, Karen Truesdale, Seana Valentine TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Where on earth would you go to honor the magi? Iran or Saudi Arabia, Tarshish or the Isles come to mind, but Cologne, Germany would be a good choice. There the Shrine of the Three Kings has been the centerpiece of the city s cathedral since the fourth century. Today it is the largest reliquary in the world: a gilded and ornamented triple casket gleaming high above the altar. In the fourth century, the supposed relics of the wise men were taken from Constantinople to Milan, where they remained until the German Emperor with the unlikely name Frederick Barbarossa (Red Beard) gave them to the Archbishop of Cologne. Ever since, pilgrims have streamed into the city to honor the magi, the first of all pilgrims, and thus the heavenly patrons of all who have some holy wanderlust. This largest Gothic cathedral in Europe today was begun in the mid-1200s to house the relics. In medieval times, the relics in a city s possession were often the key to a sound international economy. The reliquary was last opened in 1864, and the remains of three men were indeed discovered. The cathedral is well worth a visit, with enormous twin spires forming the largest façade of any church in the world (it is the model for St. Patrick s in New York). Construction began in 1248 and ended in 1880, a six-hundred-year project. Today, it is a World Heritage Site, described by the U.N. as an exceptional work of human creative genius. This great treasure of our tradition suffered fourteen direct bomb hits in World War II but did not collapse. It survived while the city burned around it, preserved, the townspeople say, by three heavenly patrons. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co.

9 January 13th/14th Eucharistic Ministers 5:00 PM Karen Leluga, Kitty Crescent Cathie Branch, Bob Leluga* Annette Matusik 8:00 AM Judy Konieczka (Sacristan) Jim Selsor, Val Tomich Andrea Anderson, Linda Williams 10:00 AM Serena Hewitt Kim Arvia, Sandy Kalemba Bernadette Harper, Ginny Williamson Lectors 5:00 PM Bob Leluga* 8:00 AM Charlotte Trznadel 10:00 AM Patty Oliver Altar Servers 5:00 PM Kim Dirck Kitty Branch 8:00 AM Nancy Warino Vince DeLaurentis Sunday, January 7th, 2018 The Epiphany of the Lord to January 14th, 2018 Sunday -The Epiphany of the Lord 8:00-Roberto Lewis 10:00-Catherine & Ben Malone by Loretta Malone Monday-The Baptism of the Lord 8:00-First Responders Tuesday-First Week in Ordinary Time 8:00-World Peace Wednesday-Weekday 8:00-Trevor Blaszczyk (Going to Korea Army) by Gina Blaszczyk Thursday-Weekday 8:00-Parishioners of St. John Friday-Weekday 8:00-Eucharistic Service Saturday-St. Hilary, Bishop & Doctor of the Church; BVM 8:00-Eucharistic Service Vigil of the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 Dolores Leluga by Vondell Boone Sunday-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00-Todd Regan by Karen & Pat Donlon 10:00-Keith Warnock by Family 10:00 AM Lori Lucente WHY DO WE DO THAT? - CATHOLIC TRADITIONS EXPLAINED Besides the Wise Men, what is significant about the Epiphany? Answer: Epiphany means "manifestation," or public display. The feast is usually celebrated January 6. In the US, it is celebrated on the Sunday nearest to January 6. It originates from a story unique to Matthew (2:1-12). Magi from the East come to offer homage to the newborn King, presenting him with gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. This part of Matthew's infancy narrative differs from Luke's account of the birth of Jesus. In Luke there are no Magi, star, nor gifts. Luke has Jesus being born in a stable after Mary and Joseph's long travel from Nazareth to Bethlehem. Matthew seems to have the family living in a house in Bethlehem, where the Magi find them. Why these differences? They stem from the needs and concerns of the audience the authors were addressing, as well as the theological stance of each author. Knowing the original intention helps get at the correct interpretation of the text. Since Matthew was writing primarily to a Jewish community, his concern was to show that Jesus did not come just for Jews, but for Gentiles as well. From his very birth, Jesus not only manifests himself to Jews, but also to Gentiles, who are prominently included in the manifestation, symbolized by the Magi and their journey. This is the most significant aspect of the feast of Epiphany. How do you manifest Jesus to all with whom you come into contact?

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: January 2, 2018 St. John 50/50 Raffle Envelope number 924 was drawn for 50/50 raffle drawing. The parishioner assigned that number did not participate in the drawing. Last week s prize of $2, 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 30/31 Sunday Collection $3,539.00* Envelopes Received 122* E-Giving $400.00* Transactions 14* Total Sunday Giving $3,939.00** Christmas Collection will be in the future bulletin *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 7PM TO TEACH WHO CHRIST IS Total Pledges/Donations:$425,874 Parish Share: $319,874 # of Pledges/Donations: 121 Actual Collections through December 2017: $155,698 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!