Saint John Fisher Parish

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1 Saint John Fisher Parish November 25, 2018 Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Rectory: S Washtenaw Avenue, Chicago, IL Phone: (773) Fax: (773) SJF Parish website: wwwstjohnfishernet School: S Washtenaw Avenue, Chicago, IL Phone: (773) Fax: (773) SJF School Home Page: wwwsjfschoolnet Office of Religious Education: (773) Weekend Liturgies 4:00 PM Saturday 8:00, 10:00 AM 12:00 Noon and 5:30 PM Sundays Weekday Morning Liturgies Monday through Friday 6:30 AM Communion Service Monday through Saturday 8:15 AM Daily Mass

2 ST JOHN FISHER PARISH MISSION STATEMENT We, the Catholic Community of St John Fisher, formed by the gospel, nourished by the Eucharist, and united by love, are called to celebrate the kingdom of God and proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ in word and action REST IN PEACE Please remember especially in your prayers this week: Parishioner Sharon Przybocki PRAYER SUPPORT FOR OUR MILITARY PERSONNEL We would like to keep parishioners and all those who are serving in the military in our prayers, especially: MSG Kevin Daley; CPL Thomas Leonard, USMC; Daniel Wagner; Pvt 1st Class Michael Carroll, USMC; Lt Col Eric Dougherty, USMC; Lance Cpl Kevin Butler, USMC; Lt Brad Brunaugh; Pvt Christopher Dinaso; PFC Ryan Hensley; PFC Steven Folliard; Captain Michael McCann, US Army; Kevin Roche; Steve Ayon; Pvt Anthony Schmidt; PFC Terrance Wilson, US Army; Sgt Robert Brennan Carroll, USMC; Lt Cmdr Patrick F McInerney, USN; Captain Patrick Tierney, USMC; Kyle Sellers, USAF; Lance Cpl Brennan C McDonald, Jr, USMC; LCPL Jack Fitzpatrick, USMC; CA Christopher Chirillo, USA; Ensign Peter Smagur USN; 2 Lt Bridget Bentley, USA; Timothy Kelly, USN; Andrew Mitchell Cullen, USMC; Airman William L Murray; Captain Andrew Piech, USMC; Lance Cpl Joseph Killeen, USMC; Matthew C Adas, USN Lord, hold our military men and women in your loving hands Protect them as they protect us ATTENTION LECTORS! The new 2019 workbooks for weekend and weekday Lectors are now available for pick up in the priests sacristy Please pick up your workbook no later than November 25th DECORATE FOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS Fill your home with the spirit and love of the Christmas season with fresh holiday wreaths and centerpieces This year s sale will be held on the weekend of November 24/25 after all the Masses Many items make perfect hostess gifts and holiday remembrances for friends and neighbors Proceeds from the sale help support the work of The Women s Centers of Greater Chicagoland Through your generosity, hundreds of teens and young women facing a crisis pregnancy will receive the compassionate counseling, social service referrals and material goods assistance they need to help them through this most difficult period of their lives and especially during this family-centered holiday season Your support is greatly appreciated

3 FOR YOUR ADVENT PRAYER We have purchased a limited supply of Advent booklets for your use at home during the upcoming season: A Season of Holiness Daily Reflections, Prayers & Practices by David M Knight, Twenty-Third Publications Prepare the Way of the Lord! Daily Reflections, Practices and Prayers by Janet Schaeffler, OP, TwentyThird Publications DAYBREAKS Daily Reflections for Advent and Christmas by James S Torrens, SJ, Liguori Publications The Little Blue Book Advent and Christmas Seasons , Diocese of Saginaw, MI The booklets will be available next weekend, the first weekend of Advent The suggested offering is $100 per booklet ST JOHN FISHER PARISH ADULT FAITH FORMATION - FALL 2018 All sessions will meet in the rectory dining room from7:00-8:30pm The Divine Office: Praying with Psalms December 5th Come learn to pray the way Jesus prayed For more information contact seminarian Colm Mitchell (cmitchell@usmled) COME CELEBRATE THE 1ST SUNDAY OF ADVENT WITH ST NICK! Our annual St Nick s Mass will be at 10:00am on Sunday, December 2nd Bring a wrapped toy for our Pro Labore Dei Toy ( see article below for more information) After Mass join us in Kane Hall to make your own fresh Advent wreath, have a treat and some hot cocoa! All supplies TOY DRIVE This year we will again try to make Christmas a happier day for the children with whom we work at the Pro Labore Dei project in Robbins Children are asked to bring a wrapped toy with age and gender marked clearly on the outside of the package Gifts may be brought to the 10:00 Mass on Sunday, December 2nd or to school before Thursday, December 13th St Nicholas is scheduled to make a guest appearance and accept the wrapped gifts at the 10:00 Mass on Sunday, December 2nd with a special treat for those who attend All are also welcome to make their Advent Wreath after the 10:00 Mass on Sunday, December 2nd, $3000 per family includes all supplies and treats RSVP to Bridget Stalla at fsaatsjf@gmailcom or (773) Please RSVP by Wednesday, November 28th, 2018 to Bridget Stalla Suggestions for Christmas gifts: Pre-School and Kindergarten Toys for infants and toddler (0-4); Grades 1, 2, and 3: Toys for 5-8 year olds (also mittens and Hats); Grades 4 and 5: Books/games for 9-12 year olds (also mittens and hats); Grades 6, 7, and 8: Gift Cards, Teen/Adult size hats and gloves) STEWARDSHIP = TIME - TALENT - TREASURE

4 SAVE THE DATE! TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11th - 7:00pm ST JOHN FISHER MUSIC MINISTRY CHRISTMAS CONCERT Come enjoy an evening of beautiful music featuring Out adult and childrens choirs LET S HAVE A GREAT TURNOUT! St John Fisher Class of 1968 celebrates 50 years on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Ridge Country Club 6:00-11:00pm 4:00pm Mass followed by a school tour starts the festivities Heavy appetizer buffet and cash bar $4000 per person Invitations with payment details were mailed If you haven t received yours your contact information to: sjfisher1968@gmailcom BLEST ART TO VISIT ST JOHN FISHER PARISH Blest Art will be visiting our parish on behalf of the Christian families in Bethlehem, Palestine Our mission is to support those families in the Holy Land Blest Art will have on display hand-carved nativity sets, statues, statues, crosses, rosaries and many other pieces of beautiful hand carved wood art Cash, checks and all major credit cards are accepted What would over $34,000 help you do! ST JOHN FISHER QUEEN OF HEARTS RAFFLE The current total of the Queen of Hearts Raffle is over $58,00000! The winner s share would be over $34,000 (60% to the winner) and 40% to St John Fisher Buy your tickets after 10am Mass on Sundays in Church Foyer or any day at Cork and Kerry Oh where - Oh where - Can she be? Join us at Cork and Kerry on Saturday at 8:30pm The search continues! COMMUNITY NEWS Local convenience store (103rd and Western) has immediate opening for part time cashier positions Honesty and trust worthiness a must Previous cashier experience preferred, willing to train Interested persons should contact Joe (708) for immediate consideration

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6 SJF Parish and School We would like to introduce our School Advisory Board (SAB) We came together as a board in September of this year and have a great mix of backgrounds to serve the school and our students It is an exciting and important time at the school given the transition of leadership and the board is committed to serving the school during this time of change to set us up for long term success The Archdiocese of Chicago established new guidelines to help boards to be effective therefore the boards focus can include: mission effectiveness, fiscal management, institutional advancement (including communication, marketing/enrollment, development and strategic planning) In our next communication, we will share our specific goals related to these guidelines and ask for your engagement To start, we wanted to introduce each board member Feel free to reach out with any input and feedback as we get started on this journey Nichole Carey, a new member to the board, is enthusiastic about the opportunity to become active in the parish and school community she, her husband and four children call home Nichole is a Licensed Professional Counselor and serves as the Director of College Counseling at Mother McAuley High School, bringing a knowledge base of child development, mental health awareness and treatment as well as school-based communication, procedures and policy Molly Condon has been a member of the school board for the past 6 years She has an SJF grad currently attending Mother McAuley and two current Falcons Her career in education has had a focus on meeting the needs of diverse learners for 18 years Most recently, she has on an administrative role serving as a case manager and advocate for students with diverse needs in the Chicago Public School system Joe Goldrick is a new member to the school board in 2018 He and his wife, Erin, a SJF alum, have two children Both are students at SJF, one in 1 st grade and one in pre-school Joe brings experience in investment / financial management, fundraising, and strategic planning to the board from his role at Adams Street Partners, a Chicago-based asset management firm Kathleen Girzadas is a returning board member She has lived in SJF with her husband, Dave, and 3 children for 18 years Kathleen has been a teacher in elementary education at CPS for over 20 years She believes that being a member of the SAB means she is an ambassador for SJF to continue the traditions of a strong school community while building on our successes for future generations Pete Gribble is a returning SAB member He and his wife Gaby have four SJF graduates He has served as a eucharistic minister, baptismal prep facilitator, FisherFest committee and many years as a soccer coach His professional background includes the City of Chicago, Office of Budget and Management and Department of Finance He spent 3 years as an Assistant Professor at the University of Oklahoma Pete also serve in the US Navy for seven years and is a Desert Storm veteran He looks forward to his continued service to SJF Sara McGann, one of the newest members, is a lifelong southsider, passionate SJF parishioner, mom to three lowergrade children and active Beverly/Morgan Park community member Sara recently returned back to the Cook County State s Attorney s Office, where she is zealous, dedicated appellate prosecutor Sara is truly excited to collaborate with the board and the Fisher community at large, so that together, we can accomplish such tasks as: maintaining enrollment, strengthening SJF s brand, making curriculum more robust, developing innovative fundraising tactics and increasing mass attendance Sara will bring an open mind, big heart and active-listening ears, among other skills, to help keep the SJF momentum going! Mary Neumann is a returning SAB member and has served as SJF school board president since 2007 In that capacity, she helped coordinate and promote tuition assistance & fundraising events in the school community In addition, she has served on numerous committees and collaborated on writing many materials for the school and parish She holds a BA from Marquette University in Journalism and is a former media specialist & speechwriter Mary is currently employed by the archdiocese in a paraprofessional role as a substitute teacher for extended absences She has been a member of St John Fisher Parish since 1971 Mary and her husband Jeff have 3 children who are SJF graduates (Continued on next page)

7 Carrie Nowicki is a new member of the school board in 2018 She and her husband, Bob, chose SJF for their four boys a few years ago because of its strong and supportive culture and sense of community She looks forward to partnering with the board, faculty, and parishioners to help SJF students excel for years to come Carrie brings to the board corporate leadership and communication skills gained from her roles in Human Resource management at PepsiCo Joan Rogers is a proud SJF alum, who along with her husband Bill, have five children who are all SJF graduates She has served on the School Advisory Board for over 10 years Joan is the assistant principal at Mt Greenwood School where she works in tandem with the principal to establish a school wide vision of commitment to high standards for all students, builds the quality of instruction by developing a professional community of teachers who guide one another in improving instruction and cultivates community support and engagement Katy Spreitzer, a new member to the board, is excited about the opportunity to serve the SJF Community in this capacity She and her husband, Steve, have lived in the SJF Community for the past 16 years and have three daughters who attend / attended SJF Katy has been an educator for 22 years, and is currently in her 10th year as a principal in Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 She hopes her experiences relative to school leadership, school-wide strategic planning, curriculum development, instructional best practices, professional development, and family engagement help to serve the advisory board s vision and mission Bob Urchell and his wife Kate (SJF class of 82) have two graduates (Julia 14 and Ellie 16 ) of St John Fisher and also a current 8th grader (Jack) and 5th grader (Gavin) He has coached both girls and boys basketball at SJF for several years and is also on the FisherFest committee Bob brings his experience as the owner of his own firm, Urchell and Associates, Inc, a company specializing in commercial and residential Land Surveying Bob hopes he can be a conduit for all the members of the SJF community as it relates to the SAB and its mission TIS THE SEASON It s that time of year again, the decorations go up, the lights go on the tree and everybody awaits the arrival of Jolly Ole St Nick! The Giving Tree will also go up in the back of Church next Sunday, the first day of Advent The tree will be decorated with tags that will be labeled for woman, man, teen boy or girl and child boy or girl If you choose to take a tag we ask that you purchase a gift for whom you have chosen The dollar amount of the gift is up to you although we ask that it is for a minimum of $1000 Please be sure to label the gift or attach the tag to the gift after it is wrapped You can bring your gift to Church and put it under the Giving Tree or drop it off at the rectory no later than December 14th The gifts will be distributed to the impoverished families in Robbins by Pro Labore Dei on December 15th Please know that you are welcome to attend the Christmas Gift Giveaway which will be held at 12:00 Noon at the Robbins Community Center, South Trumbull in Robbins St John Fisher has been an incredible friend and a true blessing to Pro Labore Dei and to the community of Robbins and is so very much appreciated Thank you for your continuing generosity If you have any questions, please contact Pam O Mara (773) or Amy Goggin (708) MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Thursday, December 6 Christmas Crafts 5:30-8:00pm Sunday, December 9 10:00 Mass Celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe with a special presentation at 10:00 Mass Family Rosary afterwards Sunday, December 16 10:00 Mass Celebrate Gaudete (Joyful) Sunday Children can join St Lucy s procession of lights at offertory Bake sale to follow with proceeds to benefit Pro Labore Dei Friday, December 21 6:30-7:30pm Children s Christmas Novena Refreshments to follow All ages welcome!

8 CELEBRANT/LECTORS: Saturday, December 1 Celebrant: Reader: Father Pat Brennan Sunday, December 2 8:00 AM Celebrant: Father Reader: Ray Kroll 10:00AM Celebrant: Father Reader: Dan Olson 12:00 PM Celebrant: Father Reader: Patrick Hayes 5:30PM Celebrant: Father Reader: Mark Ickes MASS INTENTIONS AND SCHEDULE Monday, November 26 6:30AM Communion Service in memory of Mary Richards Caroline Mooney 8:15AM Charlie Bertling Mary Kujawa and Kevin Conlon Tuesday, November 27 6:30AM Communion Service 8:15AM Andrew Deacy Mom Margaret Redmond Mary Anne DeLacy Wednesday, November 28 6:30AM Communion Service 8:15AM Steve Behina Dunne Family June Mungovan Joan Courtney Thursday, November 29 6:30AM Communion Service 8:15AM Patricia Jankowski 6th Grade Team of Mt Greenwood School EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Saturday, December 1 4:00PM 1) P Hayes; 2) Volunteer Needed; EM3) M Redmond; EM1) C Cihocki (T); EM2) J Jacob; EM3) Deacon Tom; EM4) J Nowak; EM5) R Scannell November Sacristan: M Redmond Sunday, December 2 8:00 AM EM1) W Winters (T); EM2) M Bertling; EM3) Deacon Clay 10:00AM 1) A Schumann; 2) Deacon Ray; 3) P McGlinchey; EM1) T Broderick (T); EM2) B Stalla; EM3) A Scott; EM4) K Mlyniec; EM5) K Sullivan December Sacristan: A Schumann 12:00PM EM1) Deacon Bob; EM2) M Miller (T); EM3) A Scott; EM4) P Earley; EM5) J Murphy 5:30PM EM1) M Ickes (T); EM2) T Connors Friday, November 30 6:30AM Communion Service 8:15AM Maryann Mangin Joan Courtney Saturday, December 1 8:15AM Lucille Hughes Tim Mulvey 12:00PM Vicariate V Adult Confirmation 4:00PM For the People of St John Fisher Parish Sunday, December 2 8:00AM Sister Rosemary Duffy Family Francis Mitchell Tom and Mary Lu McGreal 10:00AM Jim Waters Family Maureen Lanigan Family 12:00PM Konen Family Robert Konen Patrick McCarthy Gary Anderson 5:30PM All Souls Remembrance SUNDAY OFFERTORY Sunday, November 18 - will be reported next week READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Rv 14: 1-3, 4b-5; Ps 24: 1bc-4ab, 5-6; Lk 21: 1-4 Tuesday: Rv 14: 14-19; Ps 96: 10-13; Lk 21: 5-11 Wednesday: Rv 15:!-4; Ps 98: 1-3ab, -9; Lk 21: Thursday: Rv 18: 1-2, 21-23; 19: 1-3, 9a; Ps 100: 1b-5; Lk 21: Friday: Rom 10: 9-18; Ps 19: 8-11; Mt 4: Saturday: Rv 22: 1-7; Ps 95: 1-7ab; Lk 21: Sunday: Jer 33: 14-16; Ps 25: 4-5, 8-10, 14; 1 Thes 3: 12 4:2; Lk 21: 25 28, 34-36

9 PARISH PRIESTS Rev Kenneth Budzikowski, Pastor Rev Daniel Tomich, Associate Pastor Seminarian: Colm Mitchell Associate Rev Paul Galetto, OSA, Phd Deacons Deacon Robert Carroll Deacon Raymond Reilly Deacon Couple Tom and Mary Siska Deacon Couple Clayton and Betty Kort James Fornaciari, Principal Elena Chermak, DMin, Dir of Religious Education (773) Terri Lenz, Music Director (708) Kim Madonia, Youth Minister (708) SACRAMENTS Baptisms: Sundays at 1:15 PM Baptismal Preparation Class, 11:30 AM First Sunday of Month Contact Rectory for details A Baptismal Preparation Program is a requirement in the Chicago Archdiocese Reconciliation: Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) Saturdays 3:00 to 3:45 PM or by appointment Marriage: Arrangements are to be made at the Rectory at least six months before the wedding A marriage preparation program is a requirement in the Archdiocese (Pre-Cana, Discovery Weekend, etc) Communion for Homebound Parishioners: Members of our parish family who are ill or homebound, please call the parish office and a Minister of Care will bring communion to your home at your convenience New Parishioners: We welcome you! Please introduce yourself to us We ask that you register in the rectory office Parishioners- Please remember to keep your contact information updated in the parish records

10 CHURCH NAME & NUMBER Saint John Fisher # ADDRESS S Washtenaw Avenue Chicago, IL PHONE CONTACT PERSON Mary Ann SOFTWARE Microsoft Publisher 2003 Adobe Acrobat XI HyperTerminal Windows XP Professional PRINTER HP Printer assistant deskjet 6122 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT Cover through 10 SUNDAY DATE OF BULLETIN November 25, 2018 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Mary Ann Kroll - (773) Mary Ann