Christ the Servant Catholic Church Serving God from your Heart

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1 Christ the Servant Catholic Church Serving God from your Heart Our Mission Christ the Servant Parish is a welcoming Catholic faith community gathered together to gratefully share and live the Eucharist, the inspiration of the Gospel, the presence of the Holy Spirit, and to follow Christ's example in service of others.

2 Page 2 December 2, 2018 Living Stewardship Now Light an Advent candle before one meal each day. Spend a few moments thanking God for the gift of time, and pray to use it well. Pope Francis Tweet for the Week Let us ask the Lord for the grace of being generous, so that our hearts may be opened and we may become kinder. Copyright 2011, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. Advent Reconciliation Service Monday, December 3, :00 pm Word of Life Group Christ the Servant parishioners and guests are invited to the Word of Life group meetings in the home of Rafael and Pacita O, Woodridge, IL 60517, on the 2nd Sunday of each month at 5:00 pm. The next meeting is the Annual Word of Life Christmas celebration, December 9, The Focolare Word of Life publication is shared followed by breaking of bread and fellowship. Please join us to receive graces and the wonderful opportunity to put God first focusing on the Commandment of Jesus to love one another as I have loved you. Thank you for your patience with the previous bulletin which was a reprint of the week before. Check out our website: for the web version of the bulletin as it was expected to be printed for November 25. Though everything from last week that is applicable is being included in this bulletin. Once in 15 years is a pretty good track record we are grateful to J.S. Paluch for the service they provide in making this bulletin free of charge to our parish through the advertising on the back. Please do mention the Christ the Servant bulletin when you are doing business with any of the advertisers listed on the back pages of our bulletin. Christmas Centerpiece- Making and Afternoon Tea 3:00 pm December 16, 2018 Spend an enchanting afternoon with Horticulturist Peggy Garvin of "Garvin Gardens," who will bring the supplies and guide us in making our own beautiful centerpiece to bring home for our Christmas table. Enjoy tea, home-made scones and more. Tickets are $30 per person, and are available for purchase in the narthex. Find us (and like us!) on Facebook. Type Christ the Servant Catholic Church into the search bar.

3 First Sunday of Advent Advent and Christmas Schedule December 3 7:00 pm Reconciliation Service December 7 9:00 am Holy Hour December 8 9:00 am Immaculate Conception Holy Day of Obligation Mass December 9 11:00 am Set up Nativity in narthex Volunteers are needed to help! Please just stay after the 10 am mass, or come back at 11 December 14 7:00 pm RF Christmas Program December 16 10:00 am deadline to bring Christmas Sharing items. (Non-perishables and gifts may be brought into the parish office during the week). Distribution begins at 11 am. December 16 3:00 pm Christmas Centerpiece Making Event and Tea December 23 11:00 am. Decorate for Christmas December 24 Masses at 4:00 pm and 10:00 pm December 25 Mass at 10:00 am December 31 4:45 pm Mary, Mother of God vigil mass January 1 10:00 am Mary, Mother of God mass The chrysanthemums on the altar last weekend were in memory of the parents of Sister Suzanne L. Page 3 Donations for altar flowers will be accepted in the parish office. ($30 suggested donation.) Make sure you identify yourself (so the donation can be included on your tax records), and the person(s)/event you are honoring, and whether there is a specific date you want the flowers on the altar. First come, first served for choice of date. Please make the donation at least a month in advance so we can plan appropriately to purchase, place, and include in the bulletin. AS WE CELEBRATE THE REASON FOR THE SEASON! As a Christmas/New Year gift to Christ the Servant parishioners, the RESPECT FOR ALL Life Committee is having a Mass offered for you and your families on Sunday, Dec. 24 th at the 10:00 pm Mass. May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you His favor and give you His peace. Numbers 6:24-26 NLT Ages 6-16 (sing or play) minute Rehearsals after 10 am mass. Contact Janet Alikpala at janet@ctswoodridge.org or by phone or stop by after mass! SANTA CLAUS ORGINATED FROM HIS NAME: Thursday, Dec. 6 th is the Feast of St. Nicholas, the Patron Saint of Children. We pray that through your intercession St. Nicholas that you will PROTECT OUR CHILDREN. HEARTFELT Remember that God prefers the poverty of our hearts to the most sublime thoughts borrowed from others. ~St. Peter Julian Eymard

4 Page 4 December 2, 2018 Religious Formation Grades 1 7 Sessions meet this Tuesday and Wednesday 8th Grade Confirmation Next Classes: Sunday Session - December 2 nd Wednesday Session - December 5 th Service Project Christmas Dinner & Gift Pick-up: Sunday December 16, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Christ the Servant families are being asked to dress the F.A.C.T. Youth Group (Grades 6-8) GIVING TREE with donations of new hats, mittens & gloves for children. They will be donated to Hope's Front Door and St. Ethelreda. Monetary donations are also welcome. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults If you simply want to know more about the Catholic Church... If you are interested in our Catholic Faith and Traditions... If you have questions about the Catholic Church... If you seeking a sacrament. Baptism..Eucharist..Confirmation If you feel that the Lord is calling you into deeper relationship... Then we invite you to join our RCIA journey. We meet Sunday mornings at 8:30am. It's not too late to join us. Contact Liz Wagner, Director of Religious Formation, for information about the RCIA Process or if you are interested in serving on the RCIA Team and sharing your faith x103 or liz@ctswoodridge.org Please Pray for our catechumens: Brandon Janczewski & Athena Rodrigues. Christ the Servant Religious Formation has a Facebook page! "Like" us! Mark Your Calendar! This year's RF Christmas Program will be Friday December 14th at 7:00pm. Protecting God s Children for Adults This program was developed to help caring and responsible adults in keeping children safe. PGCA is mandatory for all adults who work with children in the parish. All parents are encouraged to attend this program. There are sessions offered at neighboring parishes. To view a list of available opportunities, visit Select First-time Registrant > View list of sessions > Joliet IL (Diocese) "Celebrating Everyday Spirituality" Women's Monthly Morning of Reflection Wednesday, December 12th 10:00-1:30 Each month's Morning of Reflection includes prayer, meditation, and time for sharing. Continental Breakfast and Lunch will be served. $30 Donation requested. The event takes place on the Mount Assisi Campus. Depending on the number of attendees, the Morning will be held in the Our Lady of the Angels House of Prayer or the Mount Assisi building. Please RSVP by December 10th to Carrie Peters ext. 223 or carriepeters2@sbcglobal.net Hotline Numbers for Help Family Shelter Service Domestic Abuse National Domestic Abuse Hotline SAFE Illinois Adult Protective Services Will County Crisis Line Mayslake Ministries Diocese of Joliet Sexual Abuse Victim Assistance Coordinator Waterleaf Women s Center

5 First Sunday of Advent Prizes to all winners! Refreshments will be served. Freewill donations at the door greatly appreciated. For more information, call or text Linda Koscik at Bingo for Safe Beds! Friday, December 14 1:00 3:00 pm St. Joseph Church 4801 Main Street, Downers Grove Church lower level Did you know that it costs approximately $51.00 per night to provide one safe bed for a victim of domestic violence? For over 40 years, Family Shelter Services has been providing safe beds and other vital services to turn victims into survivors. They serve women and children in our area who could be our neighbors, coworkers, friends and even family. This holiday season - emulate the innkeeper who provided a safe haven for a woman and her family in need. Come play Bingo to benefit Family Shelter Services. All proceeds go to them! Sign up to help a family in need this Christmas! Signups begin this weekend, and continue next weekend, to take a star from the Christmas tree to provide a gift for a child or senior for Christmas, and/ or to provide a gift card for a main dish, or the fixings for a meal all for our neighbors in need. Sign up in the narthex, and bring your items to the church before 10 am Sunday, December 16. Gifts, gift cards and non-perishable foods may be brought to the parish office during the week of December 10-14, or between 4 and 4:45 pm on December 15. Due to a lack of refrigeration space, perishable foods can only be brought to the church on the morning of December 16 between 8-10 am. The recipients of your generosity will be arriving beginning at 11 am to pick up their items. In order to have everything sorted and ready for the pickup, you must bring your items in no later than 10 am on the 16th. Questions? Please contact Denice K If you d like to help, but don t get signed up in time here, you may sponsor a family in need through Catholic Charities. Call or msnow@cc-doj.org for details. Respect for All Life Page 5 Nov. 25 Awesome St. John Paul II Quotes Freedom consists not in doing what we like, but in having the right to do what we ought. The future starts today, not tomorrow. It is the duty of every man to uphold the dignity of every woman. The worst prison would be like a closed heart. This is not time to be ashamed of the Gospel. It s the time to preach it from the rooftops. It s Jesus you seek when you dream of happiness. Do not abandon yourselves to despair. We are the Easter people, and hallelujah is our song. Love between man and woman cannot be built without sacrifices and self-denial. There is no cross to bear that Christ has not already borne for us, and does not now bear with us. If God asks much of you, it is because He knows you can give much. ~ by Lindsey Kettner, Relevant Radio Submitted by Dave A TO ALL GENEROUS DONORS OF CARDS, 2019 CALENDARS, PADS OF PAPER, PENS AND PENCILS CTS S GREEN TEAM, Divine Savior s Legion of Mary and St. Isaac Jogues Rosary Markers have donated cards, (Christmas, birthday, get-well, blank, etc.) to be recycled. As of the end of October, over 1,500 donated Christmas cards have been signed (first name Only) with hand- written, encouraging messages by volunteers. These donated, signed Christmas Cards will be given to the incarcerated in Illinois during the Christmas Season. Also, thanks to your donations, 60 plus unsigned cards will be given to the incarcerated for their selection to send to their families and friends. Through your generosity, you have donated hundreds of unsigned, miscellaneous greeting cards which are now available for the prisoners to select for birthdays, get-well, etc. for family members and friends Calendars and pads of paper have also been donated for the prison ministry, Journeying Together. Being a disciple means being constantly ready to bring the love of Jesus to others, and this can happen unexpectedly and in any place. Pope Francis Through your generous donations, your caring and love can be brought to the Illinois incarcerated. Thank you!

6 Page 6 December 2, 2018 During the month of November, all were invited to remember their deceased friends and family members. The following is the list of those who are no longer with us physically, and live on in the hearts of their loved ones: John Ahern Rita Ahern Ella Amabile Emilia Amabile James Amabile Ralph Amabile Felisa Aranillo Rita & William Arrow Mike Baker Jan Baluch Claudia Bolivar Daniel Bolivar Richard Buch Buch family Nancy Bukowski Donna Buonamici Danny Campos Mr & Mrs Mateo Campos Carmen Codotco Connors family Czech family Czerwinski family Robert, John, Patricia & William D Amico Edward Daluga Rita Daluga Alberto Daniele Amelia Daniele Antonietta Daniele Carmine Daniele Christina Daniele Ernesto Daniele Francesco Daniele Frank Daniele Michelena Daniele Teodora Dasco Juan Dasco, Jr. Frank & Lucille Davis Dennis family Frank DePaul, Jr. Catherine Deszcz Mitchell Deszcz RoseMary DiVincenzo Cecilia & Isidore Grebner Leonardo Guglielmo Pat & Anna Guglielmo Fr. Roger Hengehold Josephine Hodek Tom Hodek John Hodek, Sr. Tillie & George Hutt Albert Januska Gerald Johnson Andrew, Caroline, Carmella, Christina, Edward, Frank, George Sr, George Jr, Jacob, Joan, John Jr, John Sr, John, Joseph, Louis, Marie, Marie, Richard, Roger, Rosanna & Wallace Kapraun Kenny family Kikilas family Kman family Wayne Kocinski Kolodziej family Andrew Kopan Ricky Kopp Kozerski family Grzegor Grazywa Krawcyk Anna Antoni Krawczyk Kwiatkowski family Art & Stella LaRocque Patrick LeVoy Edw. & Rose Lewandowski Mary Jo & Vincent LoMonaco Angela, Marie & Mathew Louis James Magee James & Margaret Magee Marie Magee Marion Marek Richard Marek Lynne Marek Svehla David, Ronald & Susan Martina Anita Meyer Helen Meyer Charles, Clarence, Conrad, Ester, Frances, Francis, Jacob, James, Rose & Suzanne Meyers John & Esther Michalek Morganski family Joe Murray Mary Murray Stanislaw Myslinski William Neuenfeld O Brien & Magmer families Louis & Shirley Olmetti Peter & Tula Orphanos Carol Papierski Florence & Richard Pauter Dick Pavia Lucy Pavia Pros Pavia Peslak family Helen, Mary Beth, Ralph & Robert Pflibsen Marjorie & Norbert Piesecki Anna, Betty, Catherine, Hedwig, Martin, Michael Jr, Michael Sr, Phillip & Theodore Pietrzak Laddie, Bart, Joey & Pauline Popek Cecilia Potter Rev. Thomas M. Powers Antonio Ramos Lilly Mary Reimer family Jack & Leona Richards Edward & Margaret Ritter Roberta Robinson Rojewski family James Ruff Ruff family Russell family Frank Scalise, Jr Bob Schaeffer Myrtle Schaeffer Rick Schaeffer Letha Scott William Sedlacek Benjamin Serrano Rosita Serrano deceased of loved ones from Serrano & Ramos clan George, Marie & Mary Sisko Concetta Spidalette Paul & Shirley Stiglic Julia & Micky Svircev Peter Szyszko Geraldine Thill Tolszynski family Mr. & Mrs. Jos. Tomaeno, Sr. Ambrosio Tuvilleja Esperanza Tuvilleja Mildred & Tim Vavra Anna & Sebastian Vogel Floy & Rosemary Wachowski Bill & Doris Weltin Judith Ann Whinfrey Harry Wiebler John J Wilczynski Joseph Wintczak family Bernard Wright Aniela Zurek Jake & Stella Zwika

7 First Sunday of Advent Page 7 Saturday, December 8 Feast of the Immaculate Conception 9:00 am Mass Altar: Angie M Minister Needed Extraordinary Ministers: Kristen C Patti C Deacon F Lector 1: Mike M Lector 2: Minister Needed Ministers of Hospitality: Barbara G Barbara S + indicates younger family member(s) may be present. ALTAR MIN: EXT. MINISTERS: LECTORS: HOST TEAMS: Next Weekend s MINISTERS Second Sunday of Advent (Liturgical color: violet/purple) Saturday December 8 4:45 PM Robert T Rosemary T Jim G Karen J Steve J Jason P Barbara S Vince D Michael M Cathy B Pat S Sunday December 9 8:30 AM Bill C Denice K John C Rose G Dan S Heather S Gary W Paula R Therese K Maryrose G Marijane T Sunday December 9 10:00 AM Tim G Gayle H Susan C Maria F Minister Needed Chinese N Jesse T Kristen M Paul M Gordon S Katie S+ Respect for All Life As We Begin Advent...A Suggestion Meditation and Contemplation are spiritual practices that can help you grow in your relationship with the Lord. They are essential parts of the spiritual life. Spiritual meditation is to contemplate the word of Jesus, and the entire Word of God throughout the Bible, and to discern what God wants of us. Meditation is not mere Bible study; rather, it s like getting a text message or from the Scriptures a personal message for us. Contemplation is like hanging out with Jesus, the 3 persons of the Trinity, the Blessed Mother, and the Saints. This kind of devotion is crucial in becoming holy. The beautiful things about meditation and contemplation is that, yes, we speak to the Lord, but more importantly, we hear Him, and listen to Him. Therefore, the tremendous importance of being familiar with the Gospels, and prayerfully reading the Gospels, is not a matter of getting through it; it s a matter of digesting all the words of Our Lord. ~ the words of Fr. Peter Armenion, guest of The Inner Life, on Relevant Radio Talk Radio for Catholic Life Submitted by Dave A Sacramental Information RITES OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION Adults interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith, the celebration of Baptism, Eucharist and/or Confirmation are invited to contact the parish office. BAPTISM OF INFANTS Baptisms are usually celebrated on the first and third Sundays of each month (except during Lent) at 11:30 AM. A Baptism Preparation Class must be attended if you are planning your first child s baptism or if three years have passed since your last child was baptized. Call the Parish Office to register and to check whether adjustments have been made to the schedule. MARRIAGE Marriage arrangements must be made at least six months in advance by contacting the Parish Office to set the date and reserve the church. Reserve the church before you reserve the reception hall. HOLY ORDERS: Are you thinking of becoming a priest or religious? Talk with Fr. Bob or Fr. Steven Borello at vocations@dioceseofjoliet.org. RECONCILIATION Available Saturdays from 4:00-4:30 pm (except Holy Saturday), or by appointment with Fr. Bob. PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK Please contact the parish office for a visit from a priest when sickness occurs or death is imminent for the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. To arrange for Communion to be brought to the sick/homebound members of the parish community, call Deacon Tom F. FUNERALS Arrangements for funerals are usually made in cooperation with the attending funeral home. Contact the parish office for pre-planning of funerals. Baptism Preparation Class: Thursday, December 6, 7:00-8:00 PM

8 Page 8 December 2, 2018 There is way too much violence in our world. The senseless attacks on people in churches and schools terrifies many. Shortly after the shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue on November 5, Christ the Servant s Peace & Social Justice sent the following letter to the Tree of Life Congregation: November 5, 2018 Tree of Life Synagogue 5898 Wilkins Avenue Pittsburgh, PA Dear Members of Tree of Life Synagogue, The Catholic Community of Christ the Servant Church in Woodridge, IL, stands with you in the shock, horror and grief following the senseless shooting that occurred in your place of worship on October 27. When one person is attacked by hateful words and actions, we are all attacked and diminished. May the God of us all be with you in your sorrow. Peace and Blessings, Karen J Coordinator of the Peace and Social Justice Committee of Christ the Servant Church PRAYER FOR THE VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE Loving God, you are the author and sustainer of our lives. You know the anguish of the sorrowful, you are attentive to the prayers of the brokenhearted. Hear your people who cry out to you in their need; strengthen their home in your lasting goodness. We pray today for those who have died because of violence, of terrorism. Draw them to yourself; let your face shine upon them. May they be greeted with choirs of angels and experience your eternal peace and joy. Be near to all those who have been touched by violence: those who have been hurt, lost their loved ones or lost their sense of security. Be for them a steady comfort and safe resting place. Soften the hearts and steady the minds of those who would do violence to others. May hate be replaced with love, violence with peace, and darkness with your light. Amen. accessed 11/26/18 from

9 First Sunday of Advent Page 9 Aging religious need your help. Senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests ministered for years for little to no pay. Their sacrifices now leave their religious communities without adequate retirement savings. Your gift to next week s collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious helps to provide medications, nursing care, and more for tens of thousands of elderly religious. Please be as generous as you are able. FIRST FRIDAY HOLY HOUR December is the month of Celebration of Our Savior s Birth and of Giving to loved ones. Also, Dec. 1 st is our Pastor, Fr. Bob Duda s birthday. What greater gift to give than the Gift of Prayer! You can offer your First Friday Holy Hour for Fr. Duda, family members and friends. Join the Respect for All Life Committee as we pray for all these intentions and for a blessed Christmas season. There will be a box, pencil and paper in the Narthex where you can deposit your Personal Intentions. Blessed Rosaries are available in the narthex for your personal, family and friends. Please, help yourself. WHEN: Friday, December 7 WHERE: CTS Eucharistic Chapel TIME: Immediately after the 8:30 a.m. Communion Service Question/comments: contact David A, Rita S and/or Andie W Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal Pledge Report as of 11/25/18 Your participation in the CMAA is important. We are getting so close to meeting our goal, and the year is winding down. There are 29 households still owing money on their pledge from last year. Of these, eight have paid nothing on their pledge. We don t get a rebate unless everyone pays on their pledge and we surpass the goal of $40,600 in paid pledges. In-pew envelopes are still available in the narthex, or you can make a gift online at jolietdioceseappeal.org. PARISH GOAL: $40,600 AMOUNT PLEDGED: $41,630 AMOUNT PAID: $38,649 REMAINING BALANCE: $ 3,325 DONORS THIS YEAR: 249 (25 less than last year) REBATE AMOUNT: none yet. The graph to the right will appear in color on the web-version of this bulletin. Visit and click on Bulletins. Then you can choose the December 2 bulletin.

10 Page 10 December 2, 2018 Mass Intentions for the Week We pray for the Sick TABERNACLE LIGHT Joe Miklosz; Bernardita Ong and Edward Robins MASS & PRAYER INTENTIONS Saturday, December 1 4:45 PM John & Esther Michalek, r. family Gerald Johnson, r. family Sunday, December 2 8:30 AM William Emmett Powers, r. Mr & Mrs Joe Haenke People of the Parish 10:00 AM Harry Spataro, r. Deacon Tom & Joanne Fricke Monday, December 3 8:30 AM Thomas Wolfe, Sr., r. Andie Wolfe Tuesday, December 4 8:30 AM Guy Conlon, r. Marge Schram Wednesday, December 5 8:30 AM Rita Sisko (birthday), r. Andie Wolfe Thursday, December 6 8:30 AM People of the Parish Friday, December 7 Communion Service 8:30 AM Saturday, December 8 (Immaculate Conception am) 9:00 AM Richard Buch, r. Marge Buch & family 4:45 PM William Kolodziej, r. Peslak family Jim Ruff, r. Peslak family People of the Parish Sunday, December 9 8:30 AM Stanley Farbotko, r. Lee White Carol S. McIlvain, r. family Robert Schaeffer, r. Greg & Cheryl Feltz 10:00 AM Ada Usilton, r. Ciolek family To request a mass, or the Tabernacle Light, stop by or call the parish office at Bishop Conlon has issued a decree which states that only twice per week we may combine intentions of more than one person at a single mass. The stipend is $10. If you wish to donate more, you may direct the offering to another purpose. Excess donations not specifically directed will be forwarded to the Diocesan Finance Office to be used for the purpose of maintaining underfunded diocesan cemeteries. Bible Readings Dec. 2-Dec. 9 SUNDAY: Jer 33:14-16 / 1 Thes 3:12-4:2 / Lk 21:25-28,34-36 MONDAY: Is 2:1-5 / Mt 8:5-11 TUESDAY: Is 11:1-10 / Lk 10:21-24 WEDNESDAY: Is 25:6-10a / Mt 15:29-3i7 THURSDAY: Is 26:1-6 / Mt 7:21,24-27 FRIDAY: Is 29:17-24 / Mt 9:2i7-31 SATURDAY: Gn 3:9-15,20 / Eph 1:3-6,11-12 / Lk 1:26-38 SUNDAY: Bar 5:1-9 / Phil 1:4-6,8-11 / Lk 3:1-6 Virginia Gebka Sharon Bhaskar Nathaniel Eagleson Carol Engel Jill Franklin John Gardner Guy Grimmelbein Tina Hansen Peggy Howard Sr. Janet Hughes Dorothy Hunter Rayna Januska Steve Jascewsky Jeanne Jordan Rick Knuerr Sally Krueger Rachel Lawrence Joyce Maples Lucy Mathai Cathy McIlvain Chuck Neal Gayle Newton Anthony Nowak Benjamin Pe Kosh Potpourri Patricia Quinn Joel Rivera John Robinson Dick Rosenbeck John Rossi Virginia Ryan Jim Sanders Paula Sedlacek Antoni Smykla Frank Tiesenga Rick Vendl Dorothy Wagner Judy Wethington Rita Wyman Ron Wyman Ray Young Joe Zapalac Names remain on this list approximately three months, unless specifically requested otherwise. To update the list, call the Parish Office at or corinne@ctswoodridge.org. Thank you. We pray for the Deceased Marilyn Ward (sister-in-law of Sister Rosemary Ward) Bernice Deron Robert Bob Russell (cousin of Pat & Debi Savage) John Koys (Knights of Columbus #5918 Grand Knight) We pray for those who Serve Emily Dome, granddaughter of Paul & Brenda Czarapata Christopher Durkovic, grandson of Joan Kurtz Avery Jackson, grandson of Steve & Karen Jackson David Jackson, son of Cathleen & Richard Jackson Ben Jalove, nephew of Chuck & Linda Jalove Joshua Plucinski, grandson of Joan Kurtz Jim Sheehan, godson of Liz Wagner Dan Ward, nephew of Sister Rosemary Ward If you have a family member serving overseas, please let us know. We will publish their names in the bulletin to remind everyone to ask for God s blessings on them, that they may return safely to their families. Let us join our prayers for peace and safety with yours. Also, please let us know when they return safely home, so that we may also rejoice with you.

11 First Sunday of Advent Page 11 Office Hours & Staff 8700 Havens Drive Woodridge, Illinois Phone: (630) Fax: (630) Office Hours Monday Friday...9:00 AM 4:30 PM Mass Schedule Monday through Thursday...8:30 AM Friday Communion Service..8:30 AM The Rosary is recited following daily Mass. Saturday :45 PM Sunday...8:30 and 10:00 AM Holy Days...consult bulletin or call Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday, 4:00-4:30 or by appointment Pastoral Staff Fr. Bob Duda, Pastor Ext. 101 Tom Fricke, Permanent Deacon Rod Accardi, Permanent Deacon Corinne Hanson, Bus. Mgr Ext. 102 Liz Jesse Wagner, Religious Formation Director Ext. 103 Janet Alikpala, Music Director Ext. 104 Pat Savage, Administrative Assistant Commission Chairpersons Jean Durran, Pastoral Council Elena Haas, Pastoral Council Co-Chair Jim McIlvain, Administration/Finance Denice Kraft, Christian Service Jean Durran, Parish Life Rosada Heintz, Parish Life Co-Chair Bill Ciolek, Religious Formation Sister Suzanne Lesniewski, Worship Barb Kosiek, Worship Co-Chair Calendar of Events Sunday, December 2 8:30 am Confirmation class 8:30 am RCIA 10:00 am Children s Liturgy of the Word 11:30 am Manna orders due Monday, December 3 7:00 pm Reconciliation Service Tuesday, December 4 4:30-6:00 pm RF Classes 6:30-7:45 pm RF Classes Wednesday, December 5 4:30-6:00 pm RF Classes 6:30-7:45 pm RF Classes 6:30-8:00 pm Confirmation Class Thursday, December 6 7:00 pm Adult Choir 7:00 pm Baptism Preparation Class Friday, December 7 8:30 am Communion Service 9:00 am Holy Hour Saturday, December 8 Holy Day 9:00 am Immaculate Conception Mass (does not count for Sunday!) Pick up Manna Orders Sunday, December 9 8:30 am RCIA 10:00 am Children s Liturgy of the Word 11:00 am Set up manger scene Upcoming Events Dec 14: RF Christmas Program Dec 16: Christmas Sharing Distribution, 11 am-1 pm Dec 16: Christmas Tea Party/ Centerpiece-making, 3 pm Parish Giving The eternal life of heaven is utterly different from our life here and now. Nonetheless, Christ plants in our hearts a great longing for this eternal life with him. Advent is a season for us to grow in our desire for Christ to come and lead us to this eternal life. NEEDED WEEKLY: Parish Expenses $ 7, Debt Payment 2, Total Needed $ 10, CONTRIBUTIONS Nov 13-Nov 26: Sunday 11/18 $ 6, Sunday 11/25 5, Sunday other forms 2, General Funds Holy Days All Souls Debt Reduction Total Contributed $ 15, Differential this 2 weeks: Needed $ 21, Reported 15, Deficit this period: $ (5,266.00) OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS: Thanksgiving/Hope s F.D Other Charities Campaign for Human Dev. 1, Diocesan Cemeteries General Funds includes Holy Days, All Souls, mass intentions, etc. Debt to Diocese10/31/18 $52, Registered Households 762 Thank you for your generous support! Did you know weather permitting, they should be installing the lights in the new parking lot this week. Leave a Legacy. Call the Development Office at Please remember to thank our advertisers for their support.