The Very Rev. Grzegorz P. Podwysocki, Pastor. The Adjutant Judicial Vicar, Diocese of Joliet

Transcription

1 401 Brassel Street Lockport, Illinois Po Polsku Office Hours: Tuesday Friday 10:00AM 3:00PM January 14, nd Sunday in Ordinary Time The Very Rev. Grzegorz P. Podwysocki, Pastor. The Adjutant Judicial Vicar, Diocese of Joliet Tuesday - Friday Saturday Saturday) Sunday Masses 8:00 am 8:00 am (Only on first 4:00pm 9:00 am-english 10:30 am-polish Confessions Before Saturday Mass 3:30PM Baptisms/ Weddings Call for appointment Come Worship With Us In The Little Brown Church In The Fields

2 LECTORS FOR NEXT WEEKEND: Sat. 4:00 pm...henry Sun. 9:00 am...maryjo Think you might want to be a lector? Call the Church Office Mass Intentions for the Week Saturday, January 13 at 4:00 p.m. Rogan Family George Kintz by wife, Marilyn Ron Zydek (1yr Rem) by wife, Barb Bryja and Kopinski Family Henry & Rosario Vianzon Sunday, January 14 at 9:00 a.m. Mark Gariboldi (B Day) by Mom, Pat Gariboldi Joan Garibolidi (Health) by Mom, Pat Gariboldi Marilyn Zlogar 10:30 am Walerian Sztoncel Tuesday, January 16 at 8:00 a.m. St. Monica Prayer Group Richard & Barbara Dapriele (Health) Wednesday, January 17 at 8:00 a.m. Janina Buczek by Grandkids Thursday, January 18 at 8:00 a.m. Jadwiga Krutul (Health) Friday, January 19 at 8:00 a.m All Poor Souls in Purgatory Saturday, January 20 at 4:00 p.m. John & Dorothy Mitchell Family Stanley Stoch by Krystyna Stoch Robert Gikas by Krystyna Stoch May, Maurisak and Gubista Families by Family Sunday, January 21 at 9:00 a.m. Choragwicki Family John and Jessica Rozanski (Health) by Family Michael Forte (Health) by Friends Hennessey Family 10:30 am Irena Donicz (39yr Rem) by daughter and family In Memoriam January 8 thru January 21 TODAY S READINGS First Reading Speak, for your servant is listening (1 Samuel 3:3b-10, 19). Psalm Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will (Psalm 40). Second Reading Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you? (1 Corinthians 6:13c-15a, 17-20). Gospel Andrew found his brother Simon and brought him to Jesus (John 1:35-42). THE LAMB OF GOD Behold the Lamb of God! We hear this phrase every Sunday at Mass, but there s a good chance that many Roman Catholics do not know who in the Bible originally spoke it. The phrase appears only in the Gospel of John, on the lips of John the Baptist, who utters it twice. In today s Gospel reading, John proclaims Jesus as the Lamb of God, and two of John s own disciples then follow Christ. A little bit later Andrew, who heard John and then followed Jesus, brings his brother Simon to be re-named Cephas, or Peter. A careful look at these Bible verses shows us the mission of everyone baptized into the Body of Christ: we must always proclaim our faith in Christ, so that others will follow him. We may not know how the will of God might work through those we bring to Christ; that is not the point. The point is that our ongoing mission as a church is to bring others to Christ, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world. Announcements: Please checkout The Catholic Faith at: FORMED.ORG Password: BJKGVD Join us on Facebook at St. John Vianney Catholic Church Next Weeks Second Collection ~ Church in Latin America Ralph Valdez Jan Daniel Wozniak Jan Niels Nielson Jan Donna Carnes Jan John Kulawiak Jan James Kochewa Jan Helen Nodus Jan Bernard Seeley, Sr. Jan Laura Kijowski Jan Anthony J. Pocius, Jr. Jan

3 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: Martin Luther King, Jr., Day Wednesday: St. Anthony Thursday: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins Friday: Julian Calendar Theophany (Epiphany) Saturday: St. Fabian; St. Sebastian THE ETERNAL FLAME FOR THIS WEEK Will burn for Michael Forte By Friends WE LIFT UP IN PRAYER Long Term Needs: Fr. Andrew, Ann Marie Nawrocki, Naia Peña, Rachel Colabello, John Sims, Wendy Kelm, Peg Parker, Keith Schranz, Lucas Milo, Ted Hylek, Heather Pajak, Florence Viscum, The Eaton Family, Dixie Wiles, Mary Maiberger, Romana Davila, Lawrence Dapriele, Marilyn Zlogar, Mark Gariboldi, Cathy McManamey, Raul Juarez, Lucille Catherine Russler (baby), Henryka Sztoncel, Tom Swierkowski, Luanne Dapriele, Mike Lozano, Michelle Maurisak, Allison Graves Immediate Needs: Mary Maiberger, Florence Viscum, Joan Fajkucy, Lynn Marie, Roberto Davila, Cynthia Garcia, Nicole Neubauer, Joann Baan, Carl Johnson, Matt Andrysiak, Marcella Tumang, Salvadore Garcia, Robin Dilday,Ralph Drong, Stanislawa Bielanska, Frank Pagano, Dorothy Carrescia, Krzsztof Komar, Easton Bleuer, Eleanor Bednarz, Gloria Castillo, Frank Mellen, Caitlyn McGraw, Romana Davila,Rosa Maria Santos, Adam Sztoncel, Lynn Swierkowski, Owen Neubauer, Joan Gariboldi We hope that you will pray for them each day, privately or with your family. Prayer for those in need is an important responsibility of the Christian Community FROM DEATH TO NEW LIFE Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. Divine Mercy Chaplet: Sat, January 13 Day 4 PILGRIM VIRGIN Invite the blessed Mother, Our Lady of Fatima Statue, into your home and help her evangelize her message of peace through the Rosary. The intent of the devotion is that the statue travel from house to house. It will be in your home for one week or as long as you want to keep her. You can invite family and friends to say the rosary, or just enjoy her presence in your home and have your own private devotion. Please call Gwen at St. John Vianney Prayer "O my God, come to me, so that You may dwell in me and I may dwell in you." OUR WARMEST WELCOME To all who celebrate with us, whether visitors, long time residents, or newly arrived in the parish. If you are not registered at St. John Vianney or need to make changes, please fill out the form below and place in the collection basket. PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY ADULT 1 Name Phone Address Date of Birth Language spoken at home Marital Status: Married by Priest Y N Religion: Sacraments received? Baptism, 1 st Comm. Confirm. ADULT 2 Husband Wife Name Phone Address Date of Birth Language spoken at home Marital Status: Married by Priest Y Religion: Sacraments received? Baptism, 1 st Comm. Confirm. Are you transferring from another parish? Former Parish Name Please list the names and dates of birth of those in your household, excluding the names above: Name Birthdate Relationship Weekly Offering Weekly Goal: $2, January 7, $ Thank You for your continuing support. Please remember St John Vianney in your Will and Estate Planning. ST. MONICA PRAYER GROUP FOLLOWING THE 8:00 AM TUESDAY MASS We, the members of St. Monica Prayer Group, invite you to join us in praying for the spiritual, physical, and emotional needs of our children and grandchildren.. Please join us as we come together weekly to cover our children with prayer. N

4 Word of Life For all people: May God grant us courage to embrace his precious gift of life, even in the most difficult of circumstances; We pray to the Lord: WHY NOT A MASS INTENTION! If you are thinking of sending someone a get-well card, or a special occasion is coming up, a birthday or an anniversary, why not have a Mass said for them? Mass intentions are for the living as well as the deceased. There s no nicer way to offer tribute, or better prayer you can offer for those you love. Just fill out the form below and show how much you care. REQUESTS FOR MASS INTENTIONS If you would like to have a Mass offered, please fill out this form and drop in the collection basket. There is no better way to offer tribute, and no better prayer you can offer for those you love. Please include an offering of $10 for each intention in the envelope with your Mass request form. Please schedule 2 weeks in advance. PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Intention Name Living Deceased Requested by WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to think in harmony with one another, As we await the coming of the Lord, let us live in our marriages with endurance and encouragement. Explore how by attending a World Wide Marriage Encounter weekend all at Elk Grove Village, IL. Early registration is highly recommended. For reservations/information, call Jim & Kris at or contact us through FEED YOUR HUNGRY NEIGHBORS Lockport churches donate to the Lockport Food Pantry known as FISH, the symbol of Christianity. They serve 750 to 800 People monthly which is more than 250 local families. Our Lord would want us to share what we have been given with those who have less. Presently needed are canned beans, meats and fish. Also peanut butter & jellies. Canned vegetables especially corn & green beans. Spaghetti & sauce, cereals, and pancake mix & syrup. Soaps, bath tissue, other paper products and shampoo are also needed. Thank you for your generosity. You will be blessed. Feeding the Hungry is one of the Corporal Works of Mercy. PLEASE CHECK YOUR CANS CAREFULLY. IF THEY ARE OUTDATED OR EXPIRING IN CUR- RENT MONTH, WE HAVE TO THROW THEM AWAY. We cannot be liable for causing illnesses. We will be collecting Food Pantry items on the first weekend of the month. Phone Date/Time Wanted PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. And give us peace. We ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen. P.F.C. JASON W. DRAKSLER [U.S. ARMY] P.F.C. JOSHUA D. DRAKSLER [U.S. ARMY] SGT. 1 st Class MICHAEL MATTHEW PAJAK [U.S. ARMY] SR. AIRMAN NICHOLAS MAVRIN [U.S.A.F.] LT. WILLIAM BRADSHAW (USAF) If you have a family member who is overseas please let us know so we may pray for their safe return. MAY GOD BLESS THEM ALL Funeral Mass Arrangements Upon the death of a loved one, a family member should contact the parish office as soon as possible ( ). You will be contacted by our bereavement coordinator, Anna Siwiec-Sitkowska, who will assist the family in planning the funeral liturgy for the deceased. If it is too difficult for you to walk to the front of the church to receive Communion, please know that at each Mass an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion comes to the back of the church to distribute Communion. If you would like to have the Extraordinary Minister give you communion in the back of church, please let an usher know before Mass begins. At Communion time, when you see the Extraordinary Minister come to the back, please raise your hand so that they can see you and give you Holy Communion

5

6 St John Vianney Church 401 Brassel St Lockport IL Contact: Bernadetta Kopinski (815) Win 10 Pub 2016 Acrobat DC Messages: Sending January 14 bulletin earlier since going on vacation. Thank you