ST. PATRICK S NEWS & NOTES JANUARY 5, 2015

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1 Peter Jankowski From: Peter Jankowski Sent: Monday, January 5, :37 PM Subject: St. Patrick's News & Notes - January 5, 2015 (Group #1) Attachments: (The Baptism of the Lord - Full Color).pdf; Epiphany of the Lord - B.pdf; December 30 Homily (Uncle John Reflection).pdf; Solemnity of Mary - B.pdf ST. PATRICK S NEWS & NOTES JANUARY 5, 2015 Dear Friends of the Mailing List: While I was gone I am coming back from vacation tonight, inheriting an astronomic phone bill after poor Fr. Ray Corkery collapsed at Mass on December 28 th. While on vacation in the middle of the Caribbean Sea, I spent the last ten days trying to figure out who was going to cover all the Masses while I was gone. The blessing from this experience is that so many priests came to the rescue over the last few weeks, from Fr. José Luis Torres, Fr. Homero Sanchez, Fr. Stan Tabor, Fr. John McGeean and Fr. Brad Baker. All of them blessed us for covering a slew of Masses to help out poor Fr. Ray. As for Fr. Ray, the last time I heard from him on Wednesday past, he told me that his spirits are good but his body was still too weak to celebrate Mass. With some bed rest and our prayers, hopefully Fr. Ray can celebrate the sacraments in the very near future. Please pray for him. While I was gone, we also suffered a great deal of loss at the parish as well. Last Saturday, we celebrated the funerals of both Patrick Ballak and William Babicki. On the last weekend of my time away, I received a call from Patricia Angeles (our part time office helper at the parish) who told me that her child in the womb for twenty weeks had passed as well (she and her husband Manuel named the baby Lupita). On a personal note, my Uncle John Jankowski also passed away while I was on vacation. As I stated in a previous , my Uncle John had suffered various bouts of 1

2 cancer over the last few years, the most recent being of the bone variety. Attached to this note is the homily for my Uncle John that I preached on December 30 th while on the cruise ship. One of our frequent office helpers at the parish, Kenna Baskerville, also asked us to pray for a special friend of hers. Kenna s note reads as follows We received bad news here in Coal City and lots of prayers are needed. Our schools superintendent Dr Kent Bugg s daughter Megan is facing the fight of her life. She is only 13 years old and on Christmas Eve Megan's parents noticed a lump on her arm. Megan said it had been there for a couple of weeks. Megan was taken to her Dr. and she has cancer. Stage 4...they immediately took all kinds of test and the cancer is throughout her body. It is a cancer of the soft tissue...the one on her arm was the only one that appeared on the outside of her body. Like her dad said what a difference a day can make. Megan is on 52 weeks of Chemo!!!! Dr. Bugg is writing daily about his daughters courageous fight against this horrible disease. You can follow Megan's journey...just go to Megan Bugg's Journey and you can read each day how she is doing. I am asking you to join TEAM MEGAN and start those prayers flowing. I also wish to pray for Jerry Linich, sr., the father of one of our Knights of Columbus leaders (Jerry Linich, jr.). Jerry the son has been offering daily updates concerning his father s condition, which actually is beginning to improve over the last few days. This Wednesday, I will also be visiting my 85 year old godmother and aunt, Concetta Mazzulla, who is going through some physical struggles in her life as well. My Aunt Concetta is from my mother s side of the family and I am sure the family (me too!) would appreciate your prayers at this time. Ok, I get it we ve had lots of suffering and loss these last two weeks. The blessing is that if God is in our hearts, then physical suffering pales in comparison to that presence of God, a love that will be with us for the rest of our existence. It s good stuff. I ll save the rest of the notes for next week, when hopefully we can talk about some of the good things happening at St. Pat s (mind you, we had three weddings the week after Christmas, and that is always a nice thing). Actually, this week good stuff is happening you are praying for this community and we are blessed because of those prayers and because of YOU! BTW, we are about $3,000 away from tiling under the pews of the church, which Jim Smith and the Parish Council has asked us to do for some time. Also, much thanks to our anonymous donor who provided the resources so that we could paint over our 2

3 classroom chalkboards, turning them into white boards!!! Thanks, Jim Smith and volunteers for making this job possible during the Christmas break. Attached is next week s bulletin and the homilies from last week. Have a blessed week! God Bless, Rev. Peter G. Jankowski Gloria Dei Vivens Homo - St. Irenaeus of Lyons PULPIT ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. Per our bishop s request, we will be taking a special collection next weekend on behalf of those who suffer from the WEST AFRICAN EBOLA VIRUS. We thank you for your generosity. 2. Next weekend will be the last time that you can pick up the PARISH CALENDARS in church. We will have calendars still available in the office for those who desire them. Much thanks to the funeral homes of Fred C. Dames, Blackburn-Giegerich- Sonntag and Carlson-Holmquest-Sales for providing this service to us for PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK Joe & Joan Bannon, Paul Berg, Don Cordano, William Dante, Mae Delaney, Richard Duke, Pat Gossman, Dan Green, Jerry Huston, Rich Jankowski, Benita & Leonard Kern, Pat Magosky, Tom Meyer, Don Prodehl, Bill Shega, Bernie Spieler, Graciela Torres & Evelyn Vercellotti PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR BELOVED DECEASED William Babicki, Patrick Ballak, Baby Lupita Angeles & John Jankowski 3

4 Saint Patrick's Religious Education January 2015 Newsletter Solemnity of Mary The Holy Mother of God Thursday, January 1,

5 Happy New Year to all and a blessed feast of the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God! ight days after the feast of the birth of Christ, we remember the Blessed Virgin Mary by celebratin r divine motherhood. As the Mother of God, Mary is known as Theotokus, which means the "God earer". It is fitting to honor Mary as Mother of Jesus, following the birth of Christ. When Catholic brate the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God, we are not only honoring Mary, who was chosen amo ll women throughout history to bear God incarnate, but we are also honoring our Lord, who is fully God and fully human. Calling Mary "Mother of God" is the highest honor we can give her. ary, the all-holy ever-virgin Mother of God, is the masterwork of the mission of the Son and the Sp he fullness of time. For the first time in the plan of salvation and because his Spirit had prepared h e Father found the dwelling place where his Son and his Spirit could dwell among men. In this sens 5

6 e Church's Tradition has often read the most beautiful texts on wisdom in relation to Mary. Mary i claimed and represented in the liturgy as the "Seat of Wisdom." ~ Catechism of the Catholic Churc 721 From - "catholicfire.blogspot.com" First Reconciliation - Thursday, January 15th st Reconciliation will be celebrated on Thursday, January 15th. All students receivin he sacrament should be in the church by 6:45 pm (students sit in the front 4 pews and rents sit in the pews behind them). Our prayer service will begin at 7:00 pm followe individual Confessions. A reception for all students and family members will follow the ending prayers. The reception will take place in the Columba Room. Year of Consecrated Life - January 6

7 In 2013, Pope Francis declared that a Year of Consecrated Life (YCL) be celebrated roughout the world. YCL began on the First Sunday of Advent, November 30, It wi close on the World Day of Consecrated Life, February 2, Witnesses to consecrated life Prayer for the Year of Consecrated Life O God, throughout the ages You have called women and men to pursue lives of perfect charity through the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity, and obedience. During this Year of Consecrated Life, we give You thanks for these courageous witnesses of Faith and models of inspiration. Their pursuit of holy lives teaches us to make a more perfect offering of ourselves to You. Continue to enrich Your Church by calling forth sons and daughters who, having found the pearl of great price, treasure the Kingdom of Heaven above all things. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. GET INVOLVED!!!!!!! 7

8 t involved in living the Year of Consecrated Life by praying for those wh preparing for the call to this life. Please pray for Jack Dingbaum. He a seminarian who spoke at our parish!!!! *****************************************************'* Old Testament Bible Study Opportunity Join us for this wonderful faith formation opportunity!!!!! 8

9 Beginning on February 12th!!!! Join us for... Meal DVD Break Discussion Meet other parishioners!!!! Find out new faith formation formation!! Eat a delicious meal!!!! JOIN US!!!! You will have a wonderful time!!!! Please call the RE Office or stop by to sign up or for more information. 9

10 Parent/Catechist Conferences nt - Catechist Conferences are day, January 18th and Sunday, January 25th. A schedule will go home on Sunday, January 11th. h conference lasts 10 minutes. If need more time, please make an ppointment with the catechist. Thank you! Feast of the Epiphany motio January 4th The solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord is considered to be one of the oldest feasts of Christianity. It was celebrated as far back as the second century in the eastern Church. In the East, the feast meant the adoration of the Magi, the baptism of Christ, and the miracle at Cana. At each of these events, there was some manifestation of Christ's divinity. This is what Epiphany means, "to reveal." -From "Saints and Feast Days" by the Sisters of Notre Dame Safe Environment Our Safe Environment Instruction not be necessary this year as ou public schools are in compliance w our safe environment standards Please disregard the permission you were given at the beginning of year. Thanks so much! e will be no regular classes on the 18th or the 25th. 10

11 conciliation - st Reconciliation will be celebrated on Thursday, January 15th. All students eiving the sacrament should be in the church by 6:45 pm (students sit in the nt 4 pews and parents sit in the pews behind them). Our prayer service will in at 7:00 pm followed by individual Confessions. A reception for all student family members will follow the ending prayers. st Communion - st Communion Parent Meeting is scheduled for February 10th in the Church a 0 pm. nfirmation - 11

12 nfirmation Sponsor sheets are due on February 15th. e initial information form is due February 15th. Please be sure to turn this ortant information in to your catechist on that day. r Confirmation Sponsor Meeting will take place on Tuesday, January 27th at 0 pm in the Church. Both the Confirmation candidate and the sponsor are uired to attend. ervice Contracts are long overdue...if your child has not turned his/her contra please be sure to have it turned in by January 11th.*** January Religious Education Masses 12

13 ur Religious Education Masses will be held on Sunday, January 4th at 10:00 m for the 8:30 am Session and on Sunday, January 11th at 10:00 am for the 11:00 am Session. e schedule will be as follows: nday, January 4th 0 AM Session Students - dents report to the classrooms at 8:30 AM. Catechists will walk students ove hurch at 9:50 AM. Parents may pick students up after Mass has ended. nday, January 11th :00 AM Session Students - port to Church at 9:50 AM & look for your Catechist. end Mass until 11:00 AM. 13

14 er Mass everyone will go back to their classrooms. missal will be at 1:00 PM from the classroom. Epiphany House Blessing is blessing of the home and inscription of the initials of the three Magi above each do can be performed either by a priest or the father of the family. feast of manifestation, or Epiphany, is traditionally celebrated the 12th day after ristmas, January 6th. In the dioceses of the United States this feast has been moved to Sunday between January 2 and January 8 and this year lands on January 6th. entering the home, der (Priest, if present, or father of the family) : Peace be to this house. : And to all who dwell herein. 14

15 : From the east came the Magi to Bethlehem to adore the Lord; and opening their sures they offered precious gifts: gold for the great King, incense for the true God, an rrh in symbol of His burial. Pray: The Magnificat. During the Magnificat, the room is sprinkled with holy water incensed. After this is completed, : From the east came the Magi to Bethlehem to adore the Lord; and opening their sures they offered precious gifts: gold for the great King, incense for the true God, an rrh in symbol of His burial. der: Our Father... And lead us not into temptation : But deliver us from evil. der: All they from Saba shall come : Bringing gold and frankincense. der: O Lord, hear my prayer. : And let my cry come to You. der: Let us pray. O God, who by the guidance of a star didst on this day manifest ne only-begotten Son to the Gentiles, mercifully grant that we who know Thee by fa y also attain the vision of Thy glorious majesty. Through Christ our Lord. : Amen. der: Be enlightened, be enlightened, O Jerusalem, for thy light is come, and the glory he Lord is risen upon thee-jesus Christ born of the Virgin Mary. 15

16 : And the Gentiles shall walk in thy light and kings in the splendor of thy rising, and glory of the Lord has risen upon thee. der: Let us pray. Bless, O Lord God almighty, this home, that in it there may be heal ity, the strength of victory, humility, goodness and mercy, the fulfillment of Thy law thanksgiving to God the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. And may this ssing remain upon this home and upon all who dwell herein. Through Christ our Lord : Amen. er the prayers of the blessing are recited, each room of the home is sprinkled with phany water and incensed. The initials of the Magi are inscribed upon the doors with blessed chalk. (The initials, C, M, B, can also be interpreted as the Latin phrase ristus mansionem benedicat" which means "Christ bless this house" - example - C+M+B+13) Check out the following site for some great recipes and activities for the 12 Days of Christmas: The 12 Days of Christmas by Catholic Culture books of the n January 11th the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Baptism of Our Lord. Thi brings to an end the season of Christmas. The Church recalls Our Lord's second anifestation or epiphany which occurred on the occasion of His baptism in the Jordan sus descended into the River to sanctify its waters and to give them the power to beg ns of God. The event takes on the importance of a second creation in which the entir Trinity intervenes. 16

17 the Eastern Church this feast is called Theophany because at the baptism of Christ in the River Jordan God appeared in three persons. The baptism of John was a sort of sacramental preparatory for the Baptism of Christ. It moved men to sentiments of repentance and induced them to confess their sins. Christ did not need the baptism of John. Although He appeared in the "substance of our flesh" and was recognized utwardly like unto ourselves", He was absolutely sinless and impeccable. He conferre upon the water the power of the true Baptism which would remove all the sins of the orld: "Behold the Lamb of God, behold Him Who takes away the sin of the world." Many of the incidents which accompanied Christ's baptism are symbolical of what ppened at our Baptism. At Christ's baptism the Holy Spirit descended upon Him; at o ptism the Trinity took its abode in our soul. At His baptism Christ was proclaimed th "Beloved Son" of the Father; at our Baptism we become the adopted sons of God. At hrist's baptism the heavens were opened; at our Baptism heaven was opened to us. A His baptism Jesus prayed; after our Baptism we must pray to avoid actual sin. - Excerpted from Msgr. Rudolph G. Bandas Family Activities for the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord can be found here. Calendar Items for January anuary 4 eligious Education Classes lass Mass for the 8:30 am Session 17

18 anuary 11 eligious Education Classes :30 am and 11:00 am lass Mass for the 11:00 am Session, dismissal for that session will be at 1:00 m. anuary 15 irst Reconciliation :00 PM in the Church anuary 18 O CLASSES arent/catechist Conferences for the 8:30 am Session anuary 25 O CLASSES arent/catechist Conferences for the 11:00 am Session anuary 27 onfirmation Sponsor/Candidate Meeting :00 pm in the Church May God bless you in this new year! Immaculate Conception Religious Education Staff Forward This was sent to pjankowski@yahoo.com by julie_a_d@yahoo.com Update Profile/ Address Rapid removal with SafeUnsubscribe Privacy Policy. St. Patrick's Religious Education 710 W. Marion St. Joliet IL

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