St. Mary of Gostyn Catholic Church

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1 St. Mary of Gostyn Catholic Church

2 Registration is now open for our biggest event of the year. Blue and Gold Gala February 9, 2019, at 6:00 pm Esplanade Lakes Ballroom, Downers Grove, IL Dinner, Dancing, Live and Silent Auction Drawing for our Blue and Gold Raffle $100 per person, $1000 for a table of 10 Check out some of our new offerings this year: Montana Sporting Club vacation See the Chicago Skyline like you never have before Great Outings, events and auction baskets Registration and more information is available at:

3 Christmas 2018 Dear Parishioners and Guests, On behalf of the Staff of St. Mary of Gostyn Parish, I want to wish you and your family Merry Christmas, as we join with our Christian brothers and sisters in celebrating the Birth of Christ in our world. What a wonderful time of year it is as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! For centuries, lives have been changed one by one through the powerful grace and mercy He offers to those who accept what Jesus did on the cross over 2,000 years ago to save us from our sins. When Jesus first came on the scene in human form, He was fully God as well! We live in a world of tremendous challenge in living a Christian Life. Presently, some of our brothers and sisters around the World are going through unprecedented persecution. We pray for them, that they be free to worship, make a difference, and bring peace in the world. We continue to be reminded that Jesus Christ is going to come again and THIS time things will be far different than the first time in Bethlehem! No longer will He be a little child in swaddling clothes lying in a manger, but He will be our conquering King for all the world to see. Let s be ready and let s make sure Jesus is born today in our hearts! Weekday Mass Schedule Dec , 2018 Wed. Dec. 26: 8:00 AM Thur. Dec. 27: 8:00 AM Fri. Dec. 28: 8:00 AM Sat. Dec. 29: 8:00 AM Fr. Jim Schwab, Pastor Fr. Shaun Cieslik, Associate Deacons and Staff of St. Mary of Gostyn Church December 23, 2018 Page 3

4 St. Mary of Gostyn Christmas Schedule Christmas Eve Liturgies Monday, December 24 4:00 PM - Liturgy - Church Fr. Jim Presiding Music provided by Children s Choir 4:00 PM - Liturgy - Gym Fr. Shaun Presiding 6:00 PM - Liturgy - Church Fr. Larry Presiding 11:30 PM Mass Fr. Jim & Fr. Shaun Presiding Preceded by music program at 11:00 PM Incense will be used at the 11:30 PM Mass only Christmas Day Liturgies Tuesday, December 25 8:00 AM - Fr. Shaun Presiding 10:00 AM - Fr. Jim Presiding 12:00 Noon - Fr. Larry Presiding Feast of the Holy Family Saturday, December 29 4:30 PM Mass Sunday, December 30 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00PM & 6:00 PM Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God Monday, December 31st 5:00 PM Vigil Mass Tuesday, January 1, :00 AM Epiphany of the Lord Saturday, January 5 4:30 PM Sunday, January 6 8AM, 10:00 AM & 12:00PM & 6:00 PM Stewardship Due to the early production date of this bulletin, the December 16th collection was unavailable. As we draw close to the great Feast of the Na vity, we hear the bold stewardship proclama- on twice in today s second reading from the Le er to the Hebrews: Behold, I come to do your will, O God! Who is this Jesus? Who are we that we should follow him? Many want him as a friend, a guide, a king, an advocate. We long to see the face of God. Jesus reveals the nature of God, the servant sent to give us new life in Him. Take me to ponder: Do we have the courage to follow Jesus? To show others the face of God? To say to the Lord: Behold, I come to do your will? Page 4 Fourth Sunday of Advent

5 This scene takes place immediately after the angel Gabriel comes to Mary to ask her to be the mother of God, and she gave her famous Yes. As soon as the angel leaves Mary, we are told she set out and went with haste to a Judean town in the hill country to visit her pregnant relative Elizabeth. Women who have been pregnant will recognize Mary s urge to run out and tell another woman that she is pregnant. The angel doesn t hang around and wait on Mary hand and foot. He departs, so Mary needs someone to share her excitement and fears, to commiserate with about morning sickness, and to understand just how exhausting it is to grow a baby while still working, preparing the meals, doing the laundry, and cleaning the house. Plus, there was so much mystery and wonder and unknown about Mary s pregnancy. Elizabeth had wanted a baby for so long and had almost given up hope when she became pregnant, but Mary certainly didn t imagine or plan on this pregnancy. Scripture tells us the two women, pregnant in such different circumstances, spent three months together before Mary returned to her hometown. They had much to talk and dream about, and learn about together. Thank goodness God gave them the gift of each other in that time! Questions of the Week If you, your partner, or a loved one has been pregnant, who played the part of Elizabeth for you, the friend you could run to in haste? When have you been an Elizabeth to someone else who needed to visit and talk? For whom might you be able to do that this coming week? Word of the Week Copyright 2018 Ann Naffziger. Published by the Pastoral Center/PastoralCenter.com. All rights reserved. December 23, 2018 Page 5

6 Liturgy MONDAY, DECEMBER 24, :00 PM - Christmas Mass, Gym 4:00 PM - Christmas Mass, Church 6:00 PM - Christmas Mass, Church 11:00 PM - Carols 11:30 PM - Christmas Mass, Church TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25, :00 AM For all of the Faithful ~ 10:00 AM living and deceased. 12:00 PM For all of the Faithful ~ living and deceased. ~ PLEASE NOTE ~ CHANGE IN MASS SCHEDULE Wednesday, December 26th,Thursday, December 27th & Friday, December 28th NO 6:15 AM Mass 8:00 AM Mass ONLY WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, :00 AM - Edwin Zarazan req. Lois Bach & Family James Schrack req. Mary Heintzelman THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, :00 AM - Kathleen Shea Toner, Buckley, Newton & Hadank Families req. Hugh & Maureen Toner FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, :00 AM - Ed & Mae Klinger req. Rita Blaney SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29, :00 AM - Arlene Cihlar req. Audrey Votava 4:30 PM - Lawrence O Brien req. Chuck & Donna Golly Joseph Corrigan req. Janice Sommer SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30, :00 AM - Rich Kozik req. Ron & Mary Buchler 10:00 AM - Robert Hayes req. Grund & Gallo Families Helen Duncan req. Janet Meeker & Family 12:00 PM - People of the Parish 6:00 PM - Mary Lou Penninger req. Graczyk Family TODAY S READINGS First Reading - From Bethlehem-Ephrathah shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel (Micah 5:1-4a). Psalm - Lord, make us turn to you; let us see your face and we shall be saved (Psalm 80). Second Reading - We have been consecrated through the offering of the body of Christ once for all (Hebrews 10:5-10). Gospel - Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken by the Lord would be fulfilled (Luke 1:39-45). READINGS FOR THE WEEK: Monday: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:1-4ab, 7-8, 17;Mt 1:1-17 Tuesday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] Night: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-3, 11-13; Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14 Dawn: Is 62:11-12; Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12; Ti 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20 Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14] Wednesday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22 Thursday: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Friday: 1 Jn 1:5 2:2; Ps 124:2-5, 7b-8; Mt 2:13-18 Saturday: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-3, 5b-6; Lk 2:22-35 Sunday: Sir 3:2-6, or 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28;Ps 128:1-5 or Ps 84:2-3, 5-6, 9-10; Col 3:12-21 Page 6 Fourth Sunday of Advent

7 Around the Parish CHRISTMAS MEMORIAL FLOWERS For those who would like to remember their deceased loved ones during the Christmas season, you can use the envelope provided in the bi-monthly mailing of envelopes or the envelopes provided at the entrances of the church and at the Faith Network Desk in the Prairie Street Narthex. You may also use a plain envelope, and write your name on the envelope and the name of the person you wish remembered. We will publish the list of memorials in the parish bulletin. PARKING DURING MASS Parking will be congested during some of our Christmas liturgies. We ask all parishioners to be careful not to block the driveways of our neighbors when parking your car to attend Mass. Please also do not park in the parking lot of the Calvary Church at the corner of Fairview and Wilson. We thank you for your cooperation in respecting our neighbors property. Also, we ask that you do not park in front of the white garages as well as the area in front of the Food Pantry near the Rectory side door. We need these areas open in case of emergency. Thank you for your cooperation. Activity Center News Can you believe that, weather permitting (and building permit process permitting), we are 14 weeks away from the start of our renovation project? The addition of our multi-purpose Activity Center and expansion of our gym is now a reality, not just the hopes of many generations of St. Mary s Parishioners and School Families. We thank those of you who have so generously pledged or given so far to the project. We will need to have $1,500,000 by April 1st to start the project. With many out of town guests who are St. Mary s alumni visiting over the Christmas season, please share this exciting news with them. For additional information about the project, refer to our website, the tab called Activity Center Information or contact Terri O Dekirk at: todekirk@stmarygostyn.org. Presider Schedule for Saturday, December 29th and Sunday, December 30th Mass Times Saturday, 4:30 PM Sunday, 8:00 AM Sunday, 10:00 AM Sunday, 12:00 PM Sunday, 6:00 PM Presider Fr. Jim Fr. Shaun Fr. Larry Fr. Jim Fr. Shaun Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Communion, and Altar Servers, please consult your online personal schedule and reminders for assignments. December 23, 2018 Page 7

8 WHERE? ARE NOW Where Are They Now? SMG Alumnus Deanna McMahon Horner Wins Distinguished Graduate Award! The National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and St. Mary of Gostyn Parish and School congratulates Deanna McMahon Horner for winning the 2018 NCEA Distinguished Graduate Award! Deanna is a 1994 graduate of St. Mary s. She attended Downers Grove North High School and then went on to the University of Illinois where she received a Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering in Deanna then went on to the University of California, San Francisco where she received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree in Deanna is currently the Senior Director of Pharmacy Stars for United Healthcare. Her work is with Medicare and Retirement Programs recipients with her primary goal to ensure that her patients are living a healthy life. The sense of service that she feels in this calling is fulfilled every day when she comes to work. She has spent most of her career improving the quality of care for patients in critical care and in hospital and health system settings. Outside of work, Deanna has participated in many volunteer capacities. In the past 20 years, she has held several volunteer appointments in the following organizations: Muscular Dystrophy Association, the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System, the St. Vincent DePaul Homeless Shelter, and the University of California health fairs and immunization clinics. More recently, since her return to Illinois, Deanna has become active in our Parish, organizing the 125th Anniversary All School Reunion, participating in PADS and CRHP, and teaching Religious Education as a 1st grade catechist for a year. When asked what influence her Catholic School education has had on her life, she said my sense of service to my community, especially those less fortunate, drives a lot of what I do. Deanna is married to Michael Horner and has two daughters, Delaney and Stella, who often accompany their mother when she is here at St. Mary s. We will celebrate Horner s award at our Mass for Catholics School Week on January 30, Past recipients of this award are Mr. Andrew Stapleton ( 87)in 2018, Mr. R J Starmann ( 85) in 2017, Mrs. Christine Varga Kalal ( 75) in 2016, and Mr. John Tolva ( 86) in Page 8 Fourth Sunday of Advent We will celebrate Deanna s award at our Mass for Catholics School Week on January 30, 2019 The Distinguished Graduate Award is given annually by the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) to honor graduates of Catholic elementary schools who have made a significant contribution to the Catholic Church and American life.

9 Prayer Requests The following persons have requested prayers from our parish community: Spencer Mehr Veronica Tschosik Declan Robert Bronk Patricia Hurley Hugh Toner Joseph Karlinski Irene Karlinski Sr. Loretta Glanz Leonard Fisher Dave McGovern Luke Hyland Erin Egan Elisa Skipworth Nicole Maher Jaclyn Golly To request to have your name, or with permission, the name of another, on the bulletin prayer list, please contact the Parish office. Names will be listed for four weeks and then removed automatically. You will need to call for an additional four weeks. Pray for our Military Let us pray for all of our military personnel, especially the men and women of our parish who are serving in harm s way: Kevin Braasch Michael Martel Natalya Brechlin John Svoboda Christopher Fountain Nathan Kijowski Bob Lang Zachary Frana Timothy Randazzo Kyle Ng Christopher Randazzo Joe McSweeney St. Mary of Gostyn Ministry to the Homebound Do you have a homebound family member, friend, or neighbor who would like to receive the Eucharist on Sunday mornings? If so, please have them contact Deacon Bob at the Parish Center at 630/ , ext 244. A Minister to the Homebound will be happy to visit them. First Friday visits are also offered. Nursing Home / Hospital Visitation Notify the Rectory, (630) , if you or a family member want a pastoral visit while in a healthcare facility. Without such notification, the rectory has no method of knowing who wants visitation. (Please also see the tables at every church entrance for consent forms for healthcare facilities to notify the rectory of request for visitation). Make St. Mary of Gostyn your Spiritual Home! If you are new to St. Mary of Gostyn or have been attending and do not have a church home, you are most welcome to become part of our Parish Family. Please fill out the information form below, and we will mail you a registration form to become a member of the Family of St. Mary of Gostyn! Welcome to St. Mary of Gostyn Parish! Name Address City, State, Zip address Phone Number: (circle one: cell Home) Please drop off in collection basket or mail to: St. Mary of Gostyn Parish, 445 Prairie Avenue, Downers Grove, IL For your convenience, you can also register to become a St. Mary of Gostyn parishioner on our website: December 23, 2018 Page 9

10 Adult Faith THE TIME IS NOW TO SIGN UP FOR: ST MARY S OF GOSTYN MEN S WEEKEND Experience a spiritual journey that is powerful, positive & fulfilling CHRIST RENEWS HIS PARISH CRHP Start: Saturday, January 26, :45 am End: Sunday, January 27, :00 pm Steve Doyle 5doyles@sbcglobal.net Don Bailey dcbailey@ameritech.net Page 10 Fourth Sunday of Advent

11 Youth Ministry Coming Soon! Alpha Youth Series... Merry Christmas from St. Mary of Gostyn Youth Group! Alpha Youth is a 9-week course that consists of FREE food, an opening game or icebreaker, a very engaging video about one of the aspects of our faith, and an open and honest discussion. Alpha Youth is a wonderful tool for providing a safe and welcoming space for teens to learn more about the basics of life, faith, and meaning, and to ask questions and talk honestly and freely about doubts or struggles they may be having. The best news? All of this is FREE - but please register or RSVP to Claire, so she can prepare enough food. For to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. - Luke 2:11 Meet Bl. Chiara Luce Badano: One of the Youth Group s Patron Saints Chiara was born in 1971, an only child to Ruggero and Teresa Badano in Sassello, Italy. Even at a young age, Chiara seemed to be aware of the needs of others and would sort through her toys to give some to poor children. She invited less-fortunate people into the family s home for holidays, visited the elderly, and even went to see other children who were sick and confined to bed. She loved the stories of the Gospel and loved to a end Mass. When she was 9, Chiara became involved with a Catholic Youth movement called Focolare. Chiara was very popular, had lots of friends, played tennis, swam, climbed mountains, and loved to sing and dance. Chiara loved her faith, and said that she tried to bring Jesus to her friends by her example and how she lived her life. When she was 17, Chiara learned she had a very serious form of bone cancer. Treatments were painful and unsuccessful and she became paralyzed. Yet Chiara s joy was explosive, and only increased with her suffering. A er one very pain-filled night she said, I suffered a lot, but my soul was singing. Chiara had a profound sense of redemp ve suffering and o en repeated the phrase, If this is what you want, Jesus, so do I, and like any teenage girl, she loved her hair, but with each lock that fell out she d pray, For you, Jesus. She frequently refused morphine, saying, I want to share as much as possible in His suffering on the cross. Despite her illness, Chiara inspired everyone who she encountered, wri ng le ers and messages of encouragement. She even gave all her savings to a friend who was becoming a missionary in Africa. When she was on her deathbed, she said, I have nothing le, but I s ll have my heart, and with that I can always love. Chiara died in 1990 and within nine years, her cause for canoniza on began. In 2010, Pope Benedict XVI declared her a Blessed. She was a normal, everyday girl, but Chiara s brief life showed us how we can all even as a high school student live a life of vibrant faith and love for Jesus, share God s love with those around us, and choose joy in the midst of suffering. Blessed Chiara Luce Badano, pray for us! December 23, 2018 Page 11

12 Adult Faith Experience the radical love of the Early Church in this study Acts. All women of the parish are welcome. *Babysitting Available!* Even if you ve never participated before, you ll be glad you did. (Catholic Adult Thursdays, 9:00am. Beginning Jan 10th. Faith Formation tab. Contraception. Divorce. Assisted Suicide. Relativism. Annulment. Genetic Engineering. Skepticism Step boldly into the new year. Be transformed! Acts 1:8 Same-sex Attraction. Religious Indifference. Transgender rights. Suffering. ONE topic night The ONE topic ONE night Speaker Series aims to provide our parish community a platform to foster dialogue, cultivate enriching ideas, and continue an appreciation of learning as an active and lifelong process. One topic. One night. One faith. Date: Jan. 17th at 7:00pm Speaker: Father Shaun Topic: Why is there Suffering? one holy catholic Atheism. End of Life. Materialism. Pro-choice. Euthanasia. Homosexuality. Death Penalty. You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you apostolic Merry Christmas! A Gift for You! at FORMED.org. Simply login with any device to FORMED.org (parish code 8PQ4J3). Discover the truth, beauty and meaning of the Catholic faith, any me, anywhere. Page 12 Fourth Sunday of Advent explore life faith meaning Everyone should have a chance to explore the faith, ask questions and share their point of view. Alpha at St. Mary of Gostyn Beginning February 5th Youth Alpha begins Jan 24 Be a part of it. w w w. s t ma r y g o s t y n. o r g / a l p h a /

13 My First Christmas in Heaven I see the countless Christmas trees around the world below with tiny lights, like Heaven s stars, reflecting on the snow. The sight is so spectacular, please wipe away the tear for I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year. I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear but the sounds of music can t compare with the Christmas choir up here. I have no words to tell you, the joy their voices bring, for it is beyond description, to hear the angels sing. I know how much you miss me; I see the pain inside your heart. But I am not so far away, we really aren t apart. So be happy for me, dear ones, you know I hold you dear. And be glad I m spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year. I sent you each a special gift, from my heavenly home above. I sent you each a memory of my undying love. After all, love is a gift more precious than pure gold. It was always most important in the stories Jesus told. Please love and keep each other, as my Father said to do. For I can t count the blessing or love He has for each of you. So have a Merry Christmas and wipe away that tear. Remember, I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year. Religious Education Religious Education Dates Please pay attention to the following dates on your calendar. Dec. 20-Jan 6 Winter Break No RE classes Jan. 9/10 RE classes resume Jan 16/17 RE class December 23, 2018 Page 13

14 St. Mary of Gostyn Catholic Church PARISH STAFF: FR. JAMES SCHWAB, Pastor, ext. 213 FR. SHAUN CIESLIK, Parochial Vicar, ext. 212 DEACON AL AGURKIS, Permanent Deacon, DEACON BOB MICIUNAS, Protecting God s Children Administrator, deaconbob@stmarygostyn.org DEACON STEVE DE SITTER, Permanent Deacon deaconsteve@stmarygostyn.org STEVEN BISAILLON, Music Director, ext. 236 sbisaillon@stmarygostyn.org PAT VENA, pvena@stmarygostyn.org VALERIE BAVA, Business Manager, ext. 201 vbava@stmarygostyn.org JUNE BURKE, Administrative Assistant, ext. 260 jburke@stmarygostyn.org PARISH CENTER: 445 Prairie Avenue LEANNE BROWN, Administrative Assistant, ext. 200 lbrown@stmarygostyn.org MOIRA BARKER, Administrative Assistant and Bulletin Editor, ext. 245, mbarker@stmarygostyn.org TERRI O DEKIRK, Development Director and Parish Manager ext. 261, todekirk@stmarygostyn.org KELLY JOHNSON, Adult Faith Formation, ext. 259 kjohnson@stmarygostyn.org FRANK GLOWATY, Office of Advancement, ext. 262 fglowaty@stmarygostyn.org This Week Monday / 24 4:00 PM Children s Choir Church 11:00 PM Festival Choir Church Tuesday / 25 Merry Christmas Wednesday / 26 6:30 PM 6 PM Choir Church Thursday / 27 9:00 AM Basketball Gym 7:00 PM 10:00 AM Choir Rehearsal Church Friday / 28 9:00 AM Basketball Gym 6:30 PM PADS Gathering Place Saturday / 29 12:00 AM PADS Gathering Place 8:00 AM Basketball Gym 9:00 AM St. Vincent de Paul Society Large Conf. Rm. Sunday / 30 7:30 AM CRHP #24 - Men Underground 12:30 PM Basketball Gym 4:30 PM 6PM Choir Rehearsal Church 7:00 PM Youth Ministry Underground 8:00 PM Men s Basketball Gym CLAIRE SIMEO, COORDINATOR OF YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY, ext. 256,csimeo@stmarygostyn.org RELIGIOUS EDUCATION STAFF: 445 Prairie Avenue Direct Line JENNIFER LISZKA, Religious Ed. Assistant SCHOOL: 440 Prairie Avenue SCHOOL STAFF: CHRISTOPHER TIRITILLI, Principal CHRISTINE KALAL, Assistant Principal LAVONNE CZECH, Director of Marketing and Enrollment, ext. 211, lczech@stmarygostyn.org DIANNE CZOPEK, Administrative Assistant, ext. 216 MARY TOTH, Administrative Assistant, ext. 215 ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY:

15 NEW PARISHIONERS: We are happy to welcome new members to our community, and encourage you to register either in person at the Rectory, or register online through our website, BAPTISMS: St. Mary of Gostyn offers baptismal preparation sessions on a monthly basis. If this is your first child, you will need to participate in a baptismal preparation session before you can receive a date for your baby s baptism. Parents are the first and primary educators in the practice of the Faith. Godparents play an important role in the faith life of your child. While considering godparents for your child, be aware that at least one must be a baptized and confirmed Catholic who is active in his/her faith. Please call the parish office at to register for a preparation class and to schedule a baptismal date. BECOMING A CATHOLIC: The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a process of welcoming and preparing adults for the Sacraments of Initiation - Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation - for full membership in the Catholic Church. Unbaptized adults, adults baptized in another Christian faith, and baptized Catholics with little or no formal religious education are invited to participate. Please call the rectory for further information. ANNULMENTS: We are available to help anyone who is in need of information about how to apply for an annulment. Please contact the rectory at (630) LITURGY of HOURS: Morning Prayer (Lauds) is prayed Monday through Saturday following the morning liturgies. St. Mary of Gostyn Parish SACRAMENT of ANOINTING: The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is available at regularly scheduled liturgies throughout the year, or by appointment. You may ask the presiding priest before any Mass for an anointing. Communal Anointing Masses are held on the 1st Saturday of the month in August, December and April at the 8:00 AM Mass. The Eucharist will also be brought to those who are ill, upon request. Please notify the Rectory if members of your family are in the hospital or homebound. FUNERALS: Arrangements are usually made by the Funeral Home or by a family member. A member of our Bereavement team will meet with you to plan the Funeral Liturgy. Eulogies can be given at the Wake Service, Interment at the Cemetery or at the Funeral Luncheon, but not at the Mass of Christian Burial. MARRIAGES: Arrangements should be made at least six months in advance to provide ample time for preparation of this sacrament. PRAYER GROUPS: Monday evenings at 7:15 PM in the Parish Center; Tuesday evenings at 6:00 PM in the Parish Center chapel. ROSARY DEVOTION: Monday through Saturday, 7:30 AM in the church; Rosary will begin at 6:30 PM on Monday evenings in the church. RECONCILIATION: Confessions are heard Saturday, 3:30 to 4:30 PM in church. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is also available by appointment. Please call the Rectory ( ) to arrange to have your confession heard by a priest.