The Spirit. Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Church. The Epiphany of the Lord January 7, 2018

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1 The Spirit Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Church The Epiphany of the Lord January 7, 2018 They prostrated themselves and did him homage. Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. MT 2:11

2 January 7, 2018 Mass Intentions The Epiphany of the Lord Monday, January 8 (The Baptism of the Lord) 6:30 a.m. Spec. Int. of Marie Miedona 8:15 a.m. Spec. Int. of Genie Oliva Tuesday, January 9 6:30 a.m. Bob & Judy Zittman 8:15 a.m. Richard Wozniak; Lea Cardoso; Frank Camarda; Jan Urban Wednesday, January 10 6:30 a.m. Silvio & Rita Giannelli 8:15 a.m. Biagio Gattuso Thursday, January 11 6:30 a.m. Purgatorial Society 8:15 a.m. Frank Tonkovic Friday, January 12 6:30 a.m. Salvatore & Antoinette Oliva 8:15 a.m. John Wozniak Saturday, January 13 (St. Hilary, Bishop & Doctor)) 8:15 a.m. Richard Oliva; Michael & Maria Scardino; Eleanor Laraia; Virginia Kowalski; Alfreda Lopatka; Virginia Bellowa 5:00 p.m. Spec. Int. of Christopher Oliva Sunday, January 14 (Second Sunday in Ordinary Time) 7:30 a.m. Karen Gevas 9:00 a.m. Andy Cairo 10:45 a.m. Eugene Wleklinski 12:15 p.m. For the People of OLR 5:00 p.m. Silvio & Rita Giannelli PARISH DIRECTORY CHURCH: 8300 N. Greenwood, Niles, IL PARISH OFFICE - Ministry Center, 8624 W. Normal Phone: Fax: Rev. Christopher M. Gustafson Pastor Rev. Paul Reczek, O.F.M. Sunday Celebrant Rev. Robert Darow Retired Assistant Rev. Andrew Luczak Retired Assistant Rev. Mr. Charlie O Donnell Deacon Rev. Mr. James Frugé Deacon Mrs. Cathy Williams Office Manager Mr. Richard Gargul Business Manager Mr. Rob Sadlowski Music Director Mr. Andy Duran Digital Communications Mr. Brad Koenig Maintenance Engineer Mrs. Kathleen Sass Bulletin Typist RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM Mrs. Connie Mottley Director cmottley@olransom.org SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Let the children come to me Lk 18:16 Baptisms are ordinarily celebrated on the 2nd and 4th Sundays at 1:30 p.m. in the Church. A preparation meeting is required. Please call the Ministry Center to arrange. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: God s mercy is ever near. Confessions are heard every Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to Noon in the Church and by appointment. CARING FOR THE SICK: If you or a loved one are ill and would like prayers or to receive the Sacrament of Anointing, Holy Communion, or a visit, please do not hesitate to call the Ministry Center. A communal celebration of the Sacrament of Anointing follows the 8:15 a.m. Mass on the first Saturday of the month. MINISTRIES CHAIRPERSONS Mrs. Deborah Bosco Parish Pastoral Council Mr. Steve Dolan Parish Finance Committee Mrs. Nancy Stranczek Ministry of Care Mrs. Gigi Bialko Bereavement Ms. Reneda Mittman Lectors Mr. & Mrs. Jack Eichstaedt Communion Ministers Mr. Vince Milito Ushers Mrs. Terry Uselmann St. Matthew Circle Ms. Marilyn Kirschten Wedding Ministry Coordinator EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION SUNDAY MASSES: 5:00 pm (Saturday) 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am, 12:15, 5:00pm Weekday: 6:30 & 8:15 am; Saturday 8:15 am Holy Day: 6:30, 8:15 am, 7:00 pm RECONCILIATION: Saturday, 11:00 am - 12 noon and individually as requested. HOPELINE: For Pregnant Women HOPE SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: Congratulations! Weddings are ordinarily celebrated on Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Please be sure to consult a priest before setting the date for your wedding. FIRST FRIDAYS: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place throughout the day, ending with Holy Hour and Benediction from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. BULLETINS: Please note that notices or announcements to be placed in the bulletin need to be delivered to the Ministry Center two weeks in advance of requested publication date. NEW PARISHIONERS: Welcome to the Parish! We are glad you are here. Please come to or call the Ministry Center to register.

3 January 7, 2018 The Epiphany of the Lord Page Three From the desk of the Pastor... On New Year s Eve a friend passed onto me a thoughtful self-reflection piece found in A Concord Pastor Comments blog. I found it insightful and helpful as we begin the new year and hope you might as well. Let s all have a blessed one! (Fr. Chris) What were The Top Ten Stories of YOUR Life in 2017? Think you might not have 10 stories? Let me offer ten questions to help us all frame a list. 1) What story of beauty comes to your mind from the year past? Something in nature? A concert? Watching a child grow? A wedding? A friendship? A work of art? A book or a poem? A vacation? A personal accomplishment? A touch, an embrace, a newfound love? How did you express your gratitude for such beauty? Have you thanked God from whom all blessings flow? How did you share it? To whose experience of beauty did you contribute? Do you make time for moments of beauty in your life? How might you open your eyes and ears and heart to beauty in the year ahead? 2) What s the story of new acquaintances and friends who became part of your life in 2017? How did you meet them? Did your first impressions of others sometimes change in surprising ways? How did these new people welcome you into their lives? How have you welcomed them into your life? How is your life richer for having these new folks in your life? How have you enriched their lives? Do you already know some people around you whom you might reach out to in 2018? AND... how will you deepen your relationship with God in the new year ahead? 3) What was the happiest story of your life in the past year? What brought you deep-down-inside joy? What brought you serenity? peace? Who were the characters in that story? How did the story begin? Has it ended? With whom have you shared this story? What might you do to keep this happy memory alive in your heart, you mind and your memories? Have you thanked God for this happiness? 4) What was the most spiritual story in your life in 2017? When were you most aware of God, of your Higher Power, your soul? What was your deepest moment of prayer? What occasioned it? sustained it? confirmed it? What s the story of your spiritual growth this past year? If you belong to a faith community, how have you deepened your relationship with it? How have you shared your spirituality with others? If you don't belong to a faith community, might you think of joining one in 2018? 5) What was the most selfless story of your past year? How did you sacrifice for someone else? What did you give up? What did you let go of? Did you go without for the sake of someone else? In what ways were you generous in serving others? Did you share and give from your excess or did you give until you felt the pinch? What did you receive in the giving? How might you let others be generous to you in 2018? to be continued...

4 January 7, 2018 The Epiphany of the Lord Page Four Today is Donut Sunday, please stop down the school hallway and grab a donut, juice or coffee and enjoy the chance to visit with your fellow parishioners. **** NEXT WEEKEND **** SECOND COLLECTION Next week we will take up the Collection for the Church in Latin America. Please prayerfully consider supporting this collection, which assists programs that strengthen the faith in Latin America and the Caribbean. Your gifts help share the faith by providing lay leadership training, catechesis, priestly and religious formation, as well as other programs. To learn more, please visit DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & ABUSE Becoming Aware of Domestic Violence Abuse OLR MEN S CLUB Next meeting All men of the parish are invited! Monday, January 8 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Room NW3 Abuse is a repetitive pattern of behaviors to maintain power and control over a significant other. These behaviors can physically harm, stir up fear, and prevent the significant other from doing what they wish or force them to behave in ways they do not want. Free assistance or referrals 24 hours every day; a place to call is ; National Domestic Violence Hotline. Liturgical Ministers for Next Week s Liturgies Date/Time Lector Eucharistic Ministers Cantors Servers Saturday, January 13 5:00 p.m. Steve Dolan Ben Oliva Gigi Bialko, Joe Bialko, Joan Del Medico, Steve Dolan, Jack Eichstaedt, Maria Eichstaedt, Marilyn Kirschten, Carol Mozgowiec, Andy Thelen Jody Schuth Mary Rigoni Tony Davies Sunday, January 14 7:30 a.m. Daniel Ramirez Jannard Remo George Colgan, Joan Karwoski, Tom Kleeman, Pat Lucas, Eleanor Mueller, Dennis Ramirez, Phyllis Ranalli Jody Schuth John Sacris Jhaydee Santos 9:00 a.m. Pam Czarnik Fred Batliner, Gerry Batliner, Carol Bergeron, Josephine Fragale, Mary Ann Malartsik, Joey Randazzo, Filomena Randazzo, Kathleen Sass, Mel Sass Jody Schuth Dominic Vecchio (volunteer needed) 10:45 a.m. Tom Muszynski Wayne Sliwa Josephine Bax, Toni Brana, Edward Cameron, Anna DiBenedetto, Nancy Hedrick, Nancy Jensen, Mike Merchut, Jerry Merkel, Tom Reich Choir Renee Pantaleon Daniel Beyer 12:15 p.m. Lulu de los Reyes Estelle Pahati Jonelle Castillo, Eduardo DePaz, Angelita DePaz, Maria Galluzzi, John Gierum, Cathy Gierum, Gloria Scardino, Matilde Yates, (volunteer needed) Rob Sadlowski Emmy Uzquiano Almus Uzquiano 5:00 p.m. Lydia LaScola Georgene Croteau, James Croteau, Kathleen Deveau, R. Scott Flick, Lydia LaScola Rob Sadlowski Joshua Luce Jack Whalen

5 January 7, 2018 The Epiphany of the Lord Page Five WE WELCOME recently baptized: Noah Lydon, son of Anthony DeJesus & Noreen Walsh Phil Iniego, son of Niel DeGuzman & Louiemar Chatto Sofia Amber A., daughter of Alkhaled Kent Simborio & Mae Myka Aquino Riley Marc, son of Robert Marasas & Marsuelle Figuaracion Aria Courtlynn, daughter of Vianney Magsino & Alisa Chaijenkit Victoria Elizabeth, daughter of Luis Diego Lobo & Diana Slepowronski Emma Elizabeth, daughter of Christopher Gorman & MaryAnn Pekara Maria Anna, daughter of Stanley Wodzien & Mila Nono Carina Ruth, daughter of Robert Thomas Barder & Julene Uenuma Marissa Lillia, daughter of Stanley Mlekodaj & Louann Devine Valentina Rose, daughter of Joseph Michael Porcaro & Mellissa Cianfagtlione Michael Bill, son of Brett Williams & Maureen Walsh Carter Thomas, son of Chester Lantin & Madeleine Agaton Jace Elijah, son of Jomar Magsino & Elinore Correa Everett James, son of James Keefer & Meghan Lichter Sarah Sofia, daughter of Kanishk Sharma & Sofia Avilova Mariella Bianca, daughter of Tim Vincent Kato & Margherita Campagna Elijah John, son of Michael VanPoucke & Rebecca Kyrouac Sophie Makani, daughter of Matthew Dabek & Joanna Jalocha Jonathan, son of Matthew Dabek & Joanna Jalocha Stella Marie, daughter of Franklin Rifareal & Maria Theresa Simborio Henry Nicholas, son of Conor Ward & Kristina Wolf Alice Patricia, daughter of Jerry Miceli & Brandi Wooten Emilio Christian, son of Christian Cicirale & Anna Pullara Joseph Mario, son of Karol Madej & Jackeline Hidalgo Dimitrios, son of Loukas Apostolakis & Antonella Giannone Savannah Lee, daughter of Alexander Magana & Kathryne Liewehr Lucas Scott, son of Scott Kautz & Jennifer Bara Retreat / workshop for widowed men/women The Joyful Again! Program brings understanding and hope to help you on your new life s journey. I felt welcome Found hope. Am more at peace. Dates: March 3 & 4, 2018 andr April 21 & 22, 2018 For more information contact us at Joyful Again! Widowed Ministry joyfulagain7211@gmailcom Register early, space is limited

6 January 7, 2018 The Epiphany of the Lord Page Six R E S T I N P E A C E Please continue to pray for the following people who have recently died: Elizabeth Copeland Jeanne Zulkie Lord, for your faithful people, life is changed not ended. --Rite of Christian Burial SACRIFICIAL GIVING P R A Y F O R T H E S I C K James Lauesen (4) Vincent Griffin (4) Gerardo Alfono (3) Cecilia Jara (1) Our response to God s command to take care of the community with the gifts, talents and resources God entrusts to us. STEWARDSHIP OF RESOURCES Sunday Collections December 31. $ 12,416 (Week 27) Year-to-date..$ 364,869 We are grateful. We pray for all the sick at every Mass and in our private prayers. Persons who have a change in their health (traumatic event, surgery, critical stage of disease, etc.) will be mentioned by name (if they or a family member request) at Sunday Masses. Thereafter, for one month the name will be published in the bulletin and then placed on our website: olransom. org. OLR MILITARY God keep you safe! A.I.C. Michael Gonzales Sgt. Vito Deiure Gunny Sgt. Paul J. Vee, USMC Lt. 1st Class Jared Kandell Staff Sgt. Michael Osterlund PFC Darren Keifer PO2 Patrick Wurster II Staff Sgt. Anthony LaScola, USMC Cpl. Brian Michael Bell BM3 Kristin Kaufmann Specialist Conrad Sewinski ENFR Joshua Torres 1st Lt. Joseph John Gullo, USAF Cpl. Giselle Obcemea Gayapa, USMC PFC Ezekiel M. Trimble PFC Edrian Fernandez, USAFC Cpt. Jason Lovallo 1st Lt. Timothy F. Eddy, Jr. 1st Lt. Catie LaScola, USMC PFC Michael Allbright PFC A.J. Martinez Jr. If you know of any Our Lady of Ransom parishioners who are serving in the military and would like to include them in our prayer intentions, please call the Ministry Center ( ) CHRISTMAS NATIVITY CONCERT on DECEMBER 19th Religious Education Students, OLR Youth and Adult Choirs

7 From: Our Lady of Ransom Parish Niles, IL Contact: Cathy Williams Bulletin # Date: January 7, PAGES PLUS COVER SHEET Publisher 2007 Printer HP Laser Jet CP3525