The Very Rev. Grzegorz P. Podwysocki, Pastor Deacon Rev. Mr. Joseph Dalpiaz

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1 401 Brassel Street Lockport, Illinois Po Polsku Office Hours: Tuesday Friday 10:00AM 3:00PM February 3, th Sunday in Ordinary Time Tuesday - Friday Saturday Sunday Masses The Very Rev. Grzegorz P. Podwysocki, Pastor Deacon Rev. Mr. Joseph Dalpiaz 8:00 am 8:00 am (Only on first Saturday) 4:00 pm 7:00 am - English 9:00 am - English 10:30 am - Polish Confessions Before Saturday Mass 3:30 pm Baptisms/Weddings Call for appointment

2 LECTORS FOR NEXT WEEKEND: Saturday 4:00p.m. - Rosario Sunday 9:00a.m. - Mark Mass Intentions for the Week Saturday, February 2 at 4:00 p.m. John & Dorothy Mitchell Family by Family Tom Suvada by Joann Suvada Nelson Nogra by Fritzie Nogra Luisa Castroverde by Fritzie Nogra George Mavrin by Mavrin Family Lilian Szabo by Mavrin Family Noel Palada by Ariel Palada Sunday, February 3 at 9:00 a.m. Maria Dziadkowiec by daughter, Anna Jozef Dziadkowiec by daughter, Anna Birute Koperski by daughter, Rita Andriusis Noel Palada by Ariel Palada Richard Gariboldi by Patricia Gariboldi 10:30 a.m. Josefa Findure (4yr Rem) Franciszka i Anne Findura Franciszka i Julie Findura Pawla i Katarzyna Pawlica Andrzeja i Marie Pawlica W podziekowaniu za otrzymane laski i zdrowie proszac o dalsze opieke Boze. Jana i Zofi (40yr Anniv) Andrzeja i Malgorzaty (30yr Anniv) Tuesday, February 5 at 8:00 a.m. (St. Monica Prayer Group) Richard & Barbara Dapriele Wednesday, February 6 at 8:00 a.m. James & Dorothy Armbruster by Family Thursday, February 7 at 8:00 a.m. Richter Family Friday, February 8 at 8:00 a.m. For All Poor Souls in Purgatory Saturday, February 9 at 4:00 p.m. Dorothy Burzawa by Sue Carole Pajak Frank & Violet Zupancic by Georgia Bradach Franklin Bradach by Georgia Bradach Frank & Mary Bradach by Georgia Bradach Nelson Nogra by Fritzie Nogra Michelle Maurisak (Health) by Family Noel Palada by Ariel Palada Sunday, February 10 at 9:00 a.m. Noel Palada by Ariel Palada TODAY S READINGS First Reading I am with you to deliver you, says the L (Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19). Psalm I will sing of your salvation (Psalm 71). Second Reading If I have all faith so as to move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing (1 Corinthians 12:31 13:13 [13:4-13]). Gospel No prophet is accepted in the prophet s hometown (Luke 4:21-30). AN ONGOING MISSION In his hometown synagogue, Jesus neighbors are amazed by his words. Nevertheless, they remind each other, Is this not Joseph s son? Surely the people know who he is. The carpenter s son. The young man who had learned in this very synagogue. The boy down the street. Conflict arises as Jesus begins to define himself in a new way. When he compares himself to the ancient prophets Elijah and Elisha the tensions grow. The tensions multiply when Jesus begins to tell of a new mission for God s people: the good news of the scriptures is intended for all. In his famous passage from the First Letter to the Corinthians, St. Paul reminds us of the eternal nature of love. Love does not come to an end. In today s readings, we are reminded that, like love, Jesus mission cannot be contained. Jesus slips through the crowd of persecutors and moves on to new challenges. We are called to this same perseverance in the name of love. Announcements: Please checkout The Catholic Faith at: FORMED.ORG Password: BJKGVD Join us on Facebook at St. John Vianney Catholic Church February 9-10 second collection will be for Utilities. Thank you and God Bless. Faith, hope, and love remain, these three; but the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13 PLANNING If you are planning for a year, sow rice. If you are planning for a decade, plant trees. If you are planning for a lifetime, educate a person. Chinese Proverb

3 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time; Boy Scouting Sunday Tuesday: St. Agatha; Chinese New Year 4717 Wednesday: St. Paul Miki and Companions Friday: St. Jerome Emiliani; St. Josephine Bakhita; International Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary THE ETERNAL FLAME FOR THIS WEEK Will burn for Richard & Barbara Dapriele WE LIFT UP IN PRAYER Long Term Needs: Fr. Andrew, Ann Marie Nawrocki, Naia Peña, Rachel Colabello, John Sims, Wendy Kelm, Keith Schranz, Lucas Milo, Ted Hylek, Heather Pajak, The Eaton Family, Dixie Wiles, 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 Immediate Needs: Joan Fajkucy, Lynn Marie, Roberto Davila, Nicole Neubauer, Joann Baan, Marcella Tumang, Salvadore Garcia, Ralph Drong, Frank Pagano, Dorothy Carrescia, Krzsztof Komar, Easton Bleuer, Gloria Castillo, Romana Davila, Rosa Maria Santos, Adam Sztoncel, Lynn Swierkowski, Owen Neubauer, Richard Burian, Rosemary Burian, Christopher Hozjan, Jack Waxweiler, Carol Fabek, Cora Zgrabik, Jim Pelc 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: Saturday, February 2 Day 9 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 27, $4, 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 new and expecting mothers and fathers: May they lovingly accept and welcome the gift of their new child, who was formed in the womb by the hand of God; 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 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 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, peanut butter, jellies, canned vegetables (especially corn & green beans, spaghetti & sauce, cereals, pancake mix and syrup. Soaps, bath tissue, 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 CURRENT MONTH, WE HAVE TO THROW THEM AWAY. We cannot be liable for causing illnesses S. Farrell Road Lockport, IL 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 Mężczyźni Świętego Józefa Kim są Mężczyźni Świętego Józefa? W dzisiejszych czasach istnieje wiele przeszkód na drodze wiary, ale Mężczyzna Świętego Józefa to człowiek, który szuka Pana w swoim życiu: (Jer 29,13) Będziecie Mnie szukać i znajdziecie Mnie, kiedy będziecie Mnie szukać z całego serca. Nasz Pan Jezus Chrystus przyszedł, aby pokazać nam Miłość i my odkrywamy naszą rolę jako mężczyźni, którzy dostrzegają potrzeby inne niż poszukiwanie mocy i przywilejów (Łk 22,25). Mężczyźni Świętego Józefa to mężczyźni którzy "wspierają się nawzajem i wzajemnie się budują" (1Tes 5,11) i trwają w Bogu(Jan 15). W rezultacie Mężczyzna Świętego Józefa jest spełniony przez odnajdywanie radości życia bożego w celach, jakie odkrywa dla swojego życia (Kol. 1,9-12). Mężczyźni Świętego Józefa to katolicka sieć mężczyzn. Spotkanie Grupy w naszej parafii odbędzie się w pierwszy czwartek miesiaca, o 7:00 pm. Serdecznie zapraszamy. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION The song of the angels, Holy, Holy, Holy, resounds from our lips at every Mass. There was a widespread belief in the first religions of the world that God stirred creation into being by a word, a song, a musical note. Music and a sense of God s presence have always been inseparable. In the liturgy, your voice is invited into this song as the priest names the reasons for our praise. Heaven and earth are full of your glory, and we are not passive onlookers, but participants in this glory. Catholic prayer no longer assigns this angelic hymn to a choir, but gives it to you to sing. Even if your voice is thought to be suitable only for a well insulated shower stall, you are called into this song. We are born to sing just listen to a baby testing the full range of newly discovered vocal abilities. Soon we get shushed and hushed into quiet, and given lots of messages that our voices are unwanted, and that we need to raise our hands in order to be heard. All of that is overturned in liturgy, the place where God waits to hear us come alive in the song of all creation. In heaven, everyone s in the choir; why not start practicing now? HUMANAE VITAE S? REV. ANDREW WAWRZYN, ASSOCIATE PASTOR, OUR LADY OF THE WOODS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28 7 P.M. OUR LADY OF THE WOODS W. 131 ST ST., ORLAND PARK SPONSORED BY THE MULTI-PARISH RESPECT LIFE MINISTRIES OF Our Lady of the Woods - St. Francis of Assisi - St. Michael - St. Bernard s Our Mother of Good Counsel - Annunciation Byzantine Catholic

6 State of Illinois Invest in Kids Act Tax Credit Scholarship Program Support Catholic Educa on and Receive a 75% Tax Credit The State of Illinois has created a way to fund scholarships for children who choose to a end Catholic schools through the Invest in Kids Act. Tax Credit Scholarships offered through this program have the poten al to cover up to 100 percent of tui on for a year at Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools. Under the Invest in Kids Act Tax Credit Scholarship Program, individuals and corpora ons make dona ons to Scholarship Gran ng Organiza ons (SGOs) that distribute scholarships to eligible students. In 2018, more than 2,800 students applied for a scholarship to a end a Diocese of Joliet Catholic School. Thanks to our donors, more than 300 students were awarded a scholarship for Funding is needed immediately to meet the new demand at your school and across the Diocese for the school year. Scholarships will be awarded beginning January 28, pending funding. Claim a 2019 tax credit today and make a gi. Visit h ps://mytax.illinois.gov/_/#1 and sign up today to ac vate your account! Visit the Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools Office website at for more informa on on the program, step-by-step instruc ons on how to donate and to see the impact your gi will make. You may also contact Mercy Robb, Director of Catholic School Marke ng and Enrollment Management, at (815) or mrobb@dioceseo oliet.org for details. Feeling a Bit Uneasy? Do you have an uneasy feeling to do something but don t know what it is? Do you hear a faint voice nudging you to do something you can t put your finger on? If that uneasy feeling or persistent voice keeps coming back, it could be the Holy Spirit trying to tell you something. If so, pray and be open to God s direction. For some of you, it may lead to a job God wants you to do. And for others, it may be a call to become a volunteer phone counselor for The Upper Room Crisis Hotline. We are a Catholic hotline providing counseling and referral assistance to anyone struggling to find his or her way back to God or a more rational life. We help everyone regardless of their faith or background. For that reason, all our phone counselors have gone through extensive professional training to prepare them to handle every situation. Does this sound like you? If so, contact us now for information. Call Sr. Mary Frances Seeley at , or turch@sbcglobal.net with questions or to reserve your place in our next training session. Our next training session begins February 19th at 10 a.m-12p.m. You can also check us out at catholichotline.org. Thank you and God Bless! 2019 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal Prayfully consider your support of the 2019 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal. The Diocese of Joliet is mailing information about the 2019 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal (CMAA) to all registered parishioners this month. As you know, the CMAA supports 30 ministries that benefit every parish in the diocese, including ours, and are Signs of Hope to our brothers and sisters most in need. Our parish s goal for the 2019 CMAA is $10,700. Please remember that 70 percent of any amount we raise over goal will be returned to us for our use. This is a great opportunity for our parish! Please review the materials you receive and prayerfully reflect on your gift to this year s annual appeal. If you do not receive a mailing from the diocese about the CMAA, please contact the parish office.

7 Widowed and feeling stuck? Come and find ways to move toward inner peace and new hope in life. Joyful Again! Widowed Ministry Program presents a Retreat/Workshop for Men & Women March 9 & 10, 2019 (including overnight) At the Mt. Assisi Center, Lemont, IL To register call: us at joyfulagain7211@gmail.com website:

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