I am baptizing you with water, but one mightier than I is coming. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.

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1 5 2 8 L a t h r o p A v e n u e R i v e r F o r e s t, I l l i n o i s w w w. s t l u k e p a r i s h. o r g I am baptizing you with water, but one mightier than I is coming. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. ~Luke 3:16 J a n u a r y 1 3, T h e B a p t i s m o f t h e L o r d

2 MASS INTENTIONS Monday, January 14 6:30 am Joe Organ 8:00 am Nick Perisin Tuesday, January 15 6:30 am Tom Cimino 8:00 am Loretta Szmyd Wednesday, January 16 6:30 am Dr. William Webb 8:15 am Jimmy Dooley Thursday, January 17- St. Anthony 6:30 am Ron and Nancy Nelson 8:00 am Margo Pizzo Friday, January 18 6:30 am Elizabeth Plonski 8:00 am James Stanton Saturday, January 19 8:00 am Special Intentions of Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke 5:00 pm Casey Nogal Sunday, January 20 7:30 am Gino Pisani 9:00 am Nick Perisin, Margo Pizzo, Khloe Kathleen Papousek, Collette E. Dieschbourg, Therese Cukierski 11:00 am The People of St. Luke Parish MINISTERS OF THE LITURGY Monday-Friday, January :00 am Servers M Bartalis, J Wiktor Saturday, January 19 5:00 pm Servers M Bartalis, A Comoda, C Gancer Lectors O Dowling, K Roche Euch Min P Chase, L Hogan, J Megall, M O Donoghue, A Roche, B Stumbris, J Stumbris Ushers C Cox, J Fisher, R Nixon, J Pizzo Sunday, January 20 7:30 am Servers M Hendricks, A Perry, E Perry Lectors J Lynch, Y Hafner Euch Min V Atkins, G Hardy, MB Smedinghoff Ushers B Hickman, J Langton, C Maroon, M Oller 9:00 am Servers C Glinke, F Glinke, M Scelfo Lectors 2 Needed Euch Min P Muldoon, B Nickels, MK Nickels, C Saunders, S Scelfo, C Weiler Ushers B Aquilino, L Driscoll, P Driscoll, J Nowicki 11:00 am Servers K Cox, M Cox, A Iammartino Lectors N Moore, K Iammartino Euch Min B Elwood, D Kurtenbach, L Langos, J Mannix, M Moore, 1 Needed Ushers J McInerney, 3 Needed 2 Cover Art: This 15th century painting by Dutch artist Dieric Bouts entitled Ecce Agnus Dei ( Behold the Lamb of God ) reflects the popular movement in the Netherlands at that time of following, or imitating, Christ. It now sits in the Alte Pinakothek art museum in Munich. WELCOME TO ST. LUKE River Forest, IL SCRIPTURE READINGS For Masses the week of January Mon: Heb 1:1-6/Ps 97:1 and 2b, 6 and 7c, 9 [cf. 7c]/Mk 1:14-20 Tue: Heb 2:5-12/Ps 8:2ab and 5, 6-7, 8-9 [cf. 7]/Mk 1:21-28 Wed: Heb 2:14-18/Ps 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9 [8a]/Mk 1:29-39 Thu: Heb 3:7-14/Ps 95:6-7c, 8-9, [8]/Mk 1:40-45 Fri: Heb 4:1-5, 11/Ps 78:3 and 4bc, 6c-7, 8 [cf. 7b]/Mk 2:1-12 Sat: Heb 4:12-16/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15 [cf, Jn 6:63c]/Mk 2:13-17 Next Sunday: Is 62:1-5/Ps 96:1-2, 2-3, 7-8, 9-10 [3]/ 1 Cor 12:4-11/Jn 2:1-11 PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK Monica Affleck, David Carlson, Terry Coffey, Matthew Creedan, Richard Farrell, Robert Gorman, Kathleen Haney, Robert Hurley, Angelo Kaldis, Frank Kurr, Sr. Colleen Nolan OP, Kevin Nolan, Paul Novak, Mary Ellen O Hara, Patti Sheehan, Charles Tasharski, Tom Trankina, and Janice Yeurig AND FOR OUR DECEASED David Chemler, Audrey Hogan, Paul Loos, Scott McParland, and Michael D. Sullivan STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE LPi John answered them all, I baptize you with water; but he who is mightier than I is coming he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit. ~Luke 3:16 The Catholic Catechism states that Jesus immersion in the water is a sign for all human beings of the need to die to themselves to do God s will. In other words, as baptized Catholics there is only one gift that we need to give to Jesus the gift of ourselves. Surrender yourself to God, place your trust in Him, and allow the Holy Spirit to work through you for the greater glory of God. Our Weekly Offerings Week-to-Date Month-to-Date Year-to-Date Envelopes $ 9,293 $ 9,293 $ 237,970 Electronic 13,170 13, ,368 Total Giving $ 22,462 $ 22,462 $ 368,338 Budgeted 13,530 13, ,840 Variance +/(-) $ 8,932 $ 8,932 $ (10,502) (For Fiscal Year July 1, 2018 June 30, 2019) Christmas Goal... $120,000 Received Through 1/6/19... $ 95,646 We greatly appreciate the sacrifices you make to support the mission and ministry of St. Luke Church. Here s a convenient way to support St. Luke Parish with payments from your bank or credit card account using your computer or smart phone. Try it today at GiveCentral.org.

3 Justice, Only Justice, You Shall Pursue JANUARY God, who are unity in three holy persons Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, you have called us to live in peace with all people. You have also called us to work toward unity in purpose to spread the Gospel to all nations. Graciously give us the courage and strength to work toward unity, and act toward each other as brothers and sisters. We ask this in the unity of God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen. The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, which starts this Friday, is actually an octave of eight days beginning January 18 and ending on January 25. It originally bracketed the feast of The Chair of Peter (which was later moved to February 22) and that of The Conversion of St. Paul, honoring two great pillars of the Christian Church. The origins of this event is credited to Paul James Wattson, a former Episcopalian priest, and Mother Lurana White, who founded the Franciscan Society of the Atonement in the early 20th century in Graymoor, N.Y. The so-called Graymoor Friars and Sisters selected this observance to promote unity among Anglicans and Roman Catholics. The idea of uniting all Christian churches soon caught on, and by the 1930s more and more Christians joined in the annual event. The emphasis on both Peter and Paul fits into the rationale of the octave. Peter is seen as the source of unity within the Christian tradition. Paul is highlighted due to his vision of bringing all nations to Christ. The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is an opportunity to pray for and promote respect, understanding, and, hopefully, eventual unity among all those who have accepted Christ. Suggestions for prayer and education are distributed each year, emphasizing a jointly chosen theme. This year s theme is based on the passage of Deuteronomy 16:20: Justice, Only Justice, You Shall Pursue. The theme, was chosen for its powerful message of promoting truth, equality, and unity in the pursuit of justice for all: the unborn, the poor, the sick, the elderly, refugees and those who exploited by traffickers and sex abusers, and all those abandoned or rejected. A perfect reading for this week, suggests theology professor Dr. Paul Louis Metzger, would be Pope Francis recent document Gaudete et Exsultate (On the Call to Holiness in Today s World). It s available online for free at The ultimate thrust of this special week of prayer, however, is to invite Christians throughout the world to pray in communion with the prayer of Jesus that [we] all may be one (John 17:21). So join in the prayers offered this week using the suggested words at left or your own. Liturgical Publications Inc JANUARY 13, 2019 The Baptism of the Lord 3

4 Meeting Monday Night for Parents of First Communicants The next meeting for all parents of children preparing to receive their First Communion is tomorrow (Monday) night from 7:00 to 8:30 pm in Waldron Hall. For any questions, please call the Religious Education Office at Prime Timers The Prime Timers Bridge Group will have their first gathering of the New Year tomorrow (Monday) from Noon until 2:30 pm in the Hospitality House. The group meets twice a month, and newcomers are always welcome to any meeting. P&J Committee to Meet Monday St. Luke s Peace & Justice Committee will have their next monthly meeting tomorrow (Monday) night at 7:30 pm in the Hospitality House. The agenda includes a discussion about future actions on the issues of clergy abuse and racism. All are welcome to attend. Prayers for Unity Hate cannot drive out hate, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once observed in one of his sermons when he was just starting out as a leader in the civil rights movement LPi more than 60 years ago. Only love can do that. St. Luke School will be closed for the national holiday honoring Rev. King s conscience-building achievements on Monday, January 21. So the school students will participate in a special Prayer Service for Unity that celebrates Dr. King s dream of justice and equality for all Americans this Friday at 2:15 pm in church. All parishioners are welcome to attend. Youth Group Next Sunday Our monthly Youth Group will be next Sunday, January 20, at 6:00 pm. All high school and junior high youths are invited to come for supper in the Hospitality House and a program of fun activities. All are welcome to bring a friend and enjoy a relaxing break from homework! Stitching Group Launches New Prayer Shawl Project: Knitters Needed The Amen Stitching Group will meet this Friday to talk about its newest ministry making prayer shawls for those who are seriously ill. The small group has been making baptismal gowns for infants receiving the sacrament of baptism at St. Luke for more than a year. We started receiving requests for prayer shawls, said the group s coordinator Betsy Maloney, and we d like to know if others are interested in knitting or crocheting shawls. Many parishes offer these hand-made shawls that bring comfort to those suffering from cancer or other debilitating illnesses. The Amen Group has patterns and materials. We just need three or four people who can work on these at our group meetings or at home, said Betsy. The group usually meets from 9:30 to 11:30 am in the Hospitality House every third Friday, and newcomers are welcome. Or contact Betsy at WELCOME TO ST. LUKE River Forest, IL Next week we will take up the Collection for the Church in Latin America, a place where dire poverty, the rural terrain, and a shortage of ministers are obstacles to millions of Catholics practicing their faith. Your support provides training for lay leaders, catechesis, seminarian and religious formation, and many other services to help extend our faith to those who long to share the Body of Christ with us. To learn more about how your gift will be used, visit

5 St. Luke School Young Authors Now Published Mrs. Martin s kindergarten class are now published authors well, self-published authors. The 14 students worked hard on writing and coloring illustrations for the book they titled God s Pumpkins. The story was inspired by our learning that God created everything, including pumpkins, explained Mrs. Martin, while expressing our love of what God has created. Best of all, they each received a copy to take home for Christmas. No word yet on a possible sequel! New Co-ed Spiritual Group St. Catherine-St. Lucy Church is starting a new discussion series this Monday for men and women that s based on talks by a dynamic pair of retreat leaders on issues of gender, spirituality, and Divinity awareness. Cynthia Bourgeault and Richard Rohr created a DVD of their talks at a conference, which will be played in parts over nine weeks followed by time to reflect, share, and pray. Duplicate sessions will be offered each Monday at 1:00 pm and 7:30 pm at the church, which is at 38 N. Austin Boulevard in Oak Park. Everyone is welcome to any of the weekly sessions. For more info, call Shelby Boblick at or St. Catherine-St. Lucy at Mark your calendars now and plan to join us for St. Luke School s biggest fund-raiser of the year our Sapphire and Gold Gala Dinner Dance & Auction on February 23. Invitations will be going out soon, but now is the time to consider ways to recognize and thank our honorees John and Michele Lynch and this year s recipients of the Heart of St. Luke Award, the Dooley Family, for their contributions to the St. Luke community and help St. Luke School continue to provide a quality Catholic education almost a century after its humble beginnings in There are two ways you and/or your business can contribute to the support that the Dinner Dance & Auction provides for students at St. Luke Parish School. However, you must act quickly! Congratulatory Tribute Advertisements: Place a personal tribute ad in the Dinner Dance program book, which will be distributed to more than 300 Dinner Dance attendees and supporters. For details on how you can extend your personal congratulations to the Lynches and the Dooleys, contact Sheila Price, St. Luke s Director of Stewardship & Development, at or at sprice@stlukeparish.org. The deadline for tribute ads is February 8. Program Book Advertisements: You can also promote your business through direct advertising in the Dinner Dance program book. This is an ideal way to gain positive exposure in the St. Luke community as well as making a direct contribution to the school. For full details and to place a business ad, contact Mary Ann O Connell at mdegroff@att.net before the January 31 deadline. Don t miss your opportunity to be a part of this year s celebration of faith and families at St. Luke! JANUARY 13, 2019 The Baptism of the Lord 5

6 6 500 Club The St. Luke Athletic Committee congratulates the following winners of the 500 Club drawing: Chad and Kathy Tsitovich Thank you to all who have purchased memberships in the Club, the proceeds of which go directly to fund St. Luke Parish School s athletic programs. Retreat for Mid-life Singles Are you looking for a renewed sense of purpose and belonging? Singles in their mid-30s to 50s are invited to a life-changing REFLECT Weekend at the Joseph & Mary Retreat House in Mundelein on February The cost is $215 for meals and a single room. Visit ReflectRetreat.com or call for details. Weekend for Married Couples Don t miss out on the upcoming enrichment for married couples and religious on February 8-10 at the Wyndham Garden Hotel in Elk Grove Village. The weekend includes 11 presentations about topics and practical tools for growing in loving relationships that each couple can discuss in private using proven techniques from the Worldwide Marriage Encounter community. For information about the program and registration, go to wwme-chicagoland.org and say YES! today to God s call to love one another! Violence in Your Home? Help is right around the corner! 24-Hour Crisis Line: Mass Schedule Saturday (Vigil) 5:00 pm, and Sunday 7:30, 9:00, and 11:00 am Weekdays: Monday-Friday 6:30 & 8:00 am (except 8:15 am on Wednesdays during the school year), Saturday 8:00 am Confessions The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation is offered after 6:30 and 8:00 am weekday Masses and by appointment. Call the rectory to schedule a time. Adoration and Benediction Prayer before the Blessed Sacrament occurs every first Saturday after the 8:00 am Mass and rosary. Rectory Office Hours Monday through Friday 9:00 am-12:00 Noon and 1:00-4:00 pm and by appointment (Call ). Interested in Learning More About the Catholic Faith? Anyone wishing to complete their sacraments or learn more about the Catholic faith may inquire about our adult faith formation program (RCIA) by calling the rectory for more information. WELCOME TO ST. LUKE River Forest, IL S t a f f D i r e c t o r y Rev. John Szmyd, Pastor jszmyd@stlukeparish.org Rev. Steven Bauer, Associate Pastor sbauer@stlukeparish.org Rev. Leroy Wickowski (Retired) lwickowski@stlukeparish.org Rev. Mr. John Baier johnbaier@isp.com Rev. Mr. Terry Norton reneeterrynorton@gmail.com Rev. Mr. Bob Slobig bobslobig@comcast.net Rev. Mr. Paul Faherty (retired) Rectory / Parish Office 528 Lathrop Avenue, River Forest stlukeparish@stlukeparish.org Carol Karlowski, Office Assistant ckarlowski@stlukeparish.org Daniel Szymanski, Director of Operations dszymanski@stlukeparish.org Sheila Price, Director of Stewardship & Development sprice@stlukeparish.org Arlene Michna, Music Director amichna@stlukeparish.org Bradley Collins, Communications Coordinator bcollins@stlukeparish.org Parish School 519 Ashland Avenue, River Forest Bob Ballenger, Interim Co-Principal bballenger@stlukeparish.org Kris Gritzmacher, Interim Co-Principal kgritzmacher@stlukeparish.org Joanie Schwarzbeck, Administrative Assistant jschwarzbeck@stlukeparish.org Religious Education 519 Ashland Avenue, River Forest religiouseducation@stlukeparish.org Michelle Dal Pino, Religious Education Coordinator mdalpino@stlukeparish.org Hospitality House 533 Ashland Avenue, River Forest Sr. Pat Farrell, OP pfarrell@stlukeparish.org New Parishioners If you re new to the community or just new to our church, please stop by the rectory to introduce yourself and register so we can welcome you into the full life of our parish. Communion Visits and Ministry of Care A parish priest or Minister of Care will be happy to visit those who are sick or homebound. Please call the rectory to make arrangements. Baptism Baptisms take place on the first and third Sundays of each month, except during Lent. Preparation meetings are held on the first Monday of every month for the parents of children who will be baptized. Arrangements can be made by calling the rectory. Marriage Couples wishing to be married should call the rectory to set up an appointment with one of the parish priests at least six months in advance of the desired wedding date. Anointing of the Sick Elderly parishioners, those in poor health or who are anticipating surgery can call the rectory to arrange to receive the sacrament of anointing.

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