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1 bâü _twç Éy à{x UÜÉÉ~ ctü á{ aéüà{uüéé~? \ÄÄ ÇÉ á December 28, 2014 Feast of the Holy Family Our Lady of the Brook Mission Statement Our Lady of the Brook Parish is called to be a Catholic Community where all are welcome. Believing God to be the center of life, we commit to: Remember the values handed on to us in the Sacred Scriptures and teachings of the Apostles Celebrate Christ s presence among us in Word and Sacrament Act to foster peace, justice and compassion for all.

2 Our Lady of the Brook Parish Northbrook, Illinois 2 OUR LADY OF THE BROOK PARISH Parish Family Worship Center & Rectory 3700 Dundee Road Northbrook, IL Website: phone: (847) fax: (847) rectory@olbparish.org Parish Office Hours: M F 9 am to 4 pm Parish Staff/Rectory (847) Father Robert Heinz, Pastor Father Robert Herne, Pastor Emeritus Father Richard Sztorc, Pastor Emeritus Father Tom Moran, Pastor Emeritus Deacon Peery Duderstadt Deacon Dennis McAllister Eva-Maria Rill, Office Manager Catherine Colleran, Administrative Assistant Amy Principi, Bulletin Editor bulletin@olbparish.org Bookkeeper/Webmaster use above (Individual addresses are available on our website: click on contact us for a listing.) Mass Schedule Saturday Anticipated Mass - 5:00 PM Sunday Masses - 10:00 AM Daily Mass - Monday through Friday - 8:30 AM Holy Day Masses - as Announced Baptisms Baptism - 12:00 PM on the second and fourth Sundays of the month. Sacraments of Reconciliation & Anointing The Sacrament of Penance is available on Saturdays at 4:15 PM until all confessions are heard or by appointment. Anointing of the Sick and Communion to the Homebound is available upon request. Weddings Marriage - Arrangements must be made a minimum of 6 months in advance. For all of these sacraments, please call the rectory office. Mass Intentions Saturday, December 27, :00 PM Dominic Bratta request of family John Weddig request of Christ & Ken Hennig Sunday, December 28, :00 AM George Snurpus Sr., request of George Snurpus Dolores Romero request of family Monday, December 29, :30 AM Nello Gamberdino request of family Tuesday, December 30, :30 AM John & Natalie Petroskey request of Chris & Ken Hennig Wednesday, December 31, :30 AM Jenny Haynes request of family Paul Mierke request of Terry Mierke Agnes Ryba request of Gerri & Paul Miller 5:00 PM Paul Mierke request of family Thursday, January 1, 2014 Solemnity of Mary 10:00 AM Sue Barton request of Charlie Mann & Dale Duda Friday, January 2, :30 AM Joanne Futrell request of family Saturday, January 3, :00 PM For the Healing of Betty amica request of Mark Spina Sunday, January 4, 2014 Epiphany 10:00 AM LoriLee Paxhia request of family For Those Who Have Requested Our Prayers Sidney Ament, Shawna Beagle, Coleen Bokor, Jean Borin, Elizabeth Chen, Kristen Rill-Cohen, Wilfred Copa, Estelle Douglas, Gaynor Edwards, Carol Erickson, Anna Polus Esha, Anita Farenga, Sally Faso, Rev. Erwin Friedl, Anne Richardson Golm, Barbara Gryzmala, Beth Hansen, John Hyun, Brady Irwin, Milton Johnson, Sara Klimaszewski, Fr. Charlie Kouba, Diane Kotula, Todd Moser, Jane Malley, Ray and Rita Niebur, Debbie Olson, Pat Orlando, John Ormond, Carol Parker, Patti Parker, Carolyn Price, Nick Principi, Christine Rakow, Kristin Rill-Cohen, Alexandra Salamone, Talie Schnoll, Angelo Suranno, Patricia Tingay, Victor P. Villasin, Elizabeth Wagner, Marion West, Evelyn Whitson, Dennis Wimberly, Audrey Zywicki Pray Also For Those Born to Eternal Life

3 Feast of the Holy Family December 28, PARISH COUNCILS and THE LAITY In October, Fr. Bob Heinz was installed as pastor of Our Lady of the Brook with responsibility for two parishes. The parish councils of St. Norbert and Our Lady of the Brook gathered then to share with him the hopes and concerns as they work to discern their vision of how the two parishes can work together. Discussing and brainstorming together positively was the dominant feeling that emerged from the meeting, realizing that we are all Disciples of Christ and, as such, understanding the importance of the pastor and priests working closely together to create the Lord s visible life and presence in the world. That led our members to conclude that we are the Catholic Community in Northbrook with all the challenges and responsibilities that flow from this vision. The Second Vatican Council in 1965 published the Decree on the Apostolate of the Lay People which reminds us that the parish offers an outstanding example of community apostolate and the laity, sharing in the function of Christ as priest and prophet, has an active part of their own in the life and activity of the church. This participation should be done in close cooperation with the pastor and priests bringing before the ecclesial community their own problems, needs of the parish, peace and justice issues, and to examine together these and other local societal issues that may arise in an attempt to solve them by general discussion. That is what our parish councils do in an advisory manner with Fr. Bob. Your lay parish council members, serving 3-year rotating terms, representing the ordained and laity together referenced as, the People of God in these same Vatican II documents, are always open to and welcome any suggestions. Pastor Fr. Bob Heinz and Fr. Dan Folwaczny are active on the both Parish Councils. Representing St. Norbert s are: Jack Billig, Sharon Cuncannan, Kathy Hayes, Karla Irving, Mark Leaman, Jim Seeberg, Megan Walls, Peter Witty, and Connie Zinkula. Our Lady of the Brook s members are: Mary Fran Bubak, Sandy Koziol, Jim Kritek, Michael Nees, Kathy O Regan, and Don Roalkvam. Thank You! Thank you, Thank you, to our parishioners who selflessly brought gifts and gave monetary donations to the Christmas Sharing Program with WINGS. We were delighted beyond measure at your overwhelming generosity to the needy families at WINGS. Little did we know when we made the transition into our new Christmas Sharing Program that we would be able to share so many gifts and donations with the women and children at WINGS..Their needs are, and continue to be great, and we have significantly reduced some of their needs this Christmas time. Thanks to you, you have helped us make it the true spirit of what Christmas Sharing is really about. With heartfelt appreciation to you all, for all that you do. Christmas Sharing Committee Thanks to all who participated in this year s Women s Club Bake & Craft Sale, and Quilt Raffle! Details on winners can be found on page 5.

4 Our Lady of the Brook Parish Northbrook, Illinois 4 Brook Happenings Sunday, December 28, :15 AM Choir Warm-ups 10:00 AM Mass Monday, December 29, 2014 Parish Office Open 9 am to noon Tuesday, December 30, 2014 Parish Office Open 9 am to noon NO Communion Service 7:00 PM Friends of Bill Wednesday, December 31, 2014 Parish Office Open 9 am to noon Thursday, January 1, 2014 Parish Office CLOSED Friday, January 2, 2014 Parish Office Open 9 am to noon Saturday,,January 3, :15 PM Confessions 5:00 PM Mass Sunday, January 4, :15 AM Choir Warm-ups 10:00 AM Mass Upcoming Dates Mark your Calendars Now! Jan. 25: Chili Supper (see pg. 7) Readings for the Week of Dec. 28 Monday: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-3, 5b-6; Lk 2:22-35 Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:12-17; Ps 96:7-10; Lk 2:36-40 Wednesday:1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18 Thursday: Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 Friday: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28 Saturday: 1 Jn 2:29 3:6; Ps 98:1, 3cd-6; Jn 1:29-34 Sunday: Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12 Stewardship of Treasure Dec FYear to Date Collection $5, $138,329 CHILDREN OF ETERNITY You are children of eternity. Your immortal crown awaits you, to reward your duty and love. You may indeed sow here in tears, but you may be sure there to reap in joy. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Don t forget that our bulletin is available online at our parish website. It s in color, and has all the information you might have missed! Deadline is noon on the Monday before the weekend. We also have a page on Facebook, which posts updates regarding Holiday Events, photos from recent events, and more. Scan the code to the right with a smartphone to go directly to our home page. Goal/Budget: $6,500.00* $152,500 Excess/(Deficit): $(1,046.50) $ (14,171) Poor Box $26.00 FSF $2130 *For consistency, we have changed the goal figure from the previous $10,500. $6500 is the amount budgeted each Sunday for the Collection. Sunday giving, together with other sources of income, (Xmas, Easter, Grants, FSF) needs to total over $540,000 per year in order to cover expenses. ($10,500 per week). Have you switched to Electronic Giving yet? Thank you for your continued support. Remember Our Lady of the Brook Parish in your will.

5 Feast of the Holy Family December 28, Bulletin Building Blocks - Feast of the Holy Family TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION In the last century, a few new feasts were blended into the Church year, including today s. After World War I, the chaos of daily life in Europe made its impact felt on the family structure. Partly to offer Christians an image of hope and holiness in married family life, and also to promote the welfare of children, today s feast was invented in In 1969, it became a feast of Christmas. The prayers today remind us not only of family life, but of life in the community of faith. We ponder the mystery of a God who loves us dearly enough to embrace the struggles, joys, and daily sorrows of family life. The message of Christmas shines through: God-with-us is available to us in the ordinary patterns of our lives and commitments. The lives of people who raise their children in difficult circumstances, and of people who remain faithful to life in the Church in spite of some of their own family struggles, occupy a special place in our hearts today in prayer. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. SAT. 5 pm Presider TBA TBA Sun. 10:00 am Lector Mary Ann Duderstadt Kathy O Regan Ministers of Communion Altar Servers Greeters Ushers Chuck Sansone Susan Mart Heidi Mullejans Maxine Ratajczyk Dcn Duderstadt Mary Vollkommer Marian Ried Mary Fran Bubak Diane Spanier Dawn McAnaney Irene Homberger Allan Homberger Dcn McAllister Renee Mayer Medy Newman Suzanne Noonan Leo Mayer Ginny Hartzer Barbara Perley Michael Nees Kathy Carroll Dolores Favorite Sacristan Kitty Kelly Esther Kelly Linen Sacristan Ministry Schedule: January 3 & 4, 2014 Colleen Liebman Wayne Liebman Wayne Bubak Mary Kusswurm Roland Catenacci Dennis Morrissey Meghan Rosenfeld Joe Vitu Women s Club News Thank you to ALL who participated in the Women s Club Annual Christmas Craft and Bake Sale and Quilt Raffle. A special thank you to all who baked the delicious goodies and crafts, assembled and donated items to our baskets (including Cora Lee Candies and C & B Automotive), and also to an anonymous donor of the Quilt. Thanks to Fr. Dan for drawing the winners names! The Craft and Bake Sale and Basket Raffle raised over $2,000 and the quilt raffle raised $1145. Again, thank you to all our generous suppliers of crafts and baked goods and those who gave so generously to the sale by purchasing the treasures. Ten percent of the Women Club funds are distributed to outside Charities at the end of each year and the remainder is given to the Parish. Quilt proceeds are donated to the Parish at Christmas Congratulations to Martin Stahorn, our quilt winner and Vicky C., Mary Butzen, Louise Rzeszewski, Nancy Calandra, Ray Hudash, Jackie Meo, Martha Lloyd, Anna Di Filippo, Stephanie Meyer, and Mark Ronan our gift basket winners.

6 Our Lady of the Brook Parish Northbrook, Illinois 6 ADULT FAITH FORMATION Be proud of your Catholic faith. Find ways to learn and grow in understanding of our history and the teachings of the Church. Participate in adult formation in your parish and share all that you learn with others (Catholics Come Home Chicago) In their pastoral letter Our Hearts were Burning Within Us: A Pastoral Plan for Adult Faith Formation in the United States, the Bishops identified six dimensions for adult faith formation content: [1] knowledge of the faith, [2] liturgical life, [3] moral formation, [4] prayer, [5] communal life, and [6] missionary spirit. Adult faith formation is as diverse as retreats, days of reflection, sacramental preparation (baptism, confirmation, and marriage), ministerial formation, our parish mission, and our speaker series, as well as on-going scripture and catechetical study. This year Winter Ordinary Time Our Sunday Scripture reflection Who Do You Say that I Am? led by Dcn Dennis McAllister will continue on the first and second Sundays of each month at a new time and place beginning January 4, 2015 after the 10:00AM Mass at 11:30PM in the Library of the religious education wing. We were looking at a variety of possibilities for this very short time, and have settled on returning to an offering using Fr. Bob Barron s Untold Blessings: Three Paths to Holiness. Sessions will be on Thursdays, at 9:15AM and 7:00PM in the MCR, beginning on January 8 and running through to February 19. Registration forms are on the wall racks and on our website. Our Greatest Gifts Speakers Series continues to evolve so that as speakers are lined up, we will announce their dates and topics. We hope you will enjoy the diversity of this year s offerings and will avail yourself of the opportunity as time and circumstances permit to attend one or more of our adult faith formation offerings. Dcn Peery Man to Man Men, please join us on Saturday, January 11, from 8am to 10am in Grace Hall at St Norbert. Our speaker will be Fr. Bob Lombardo, founder (at the request of Cardinal George) of the mission at Our Lady of the Angels Parish on the West Side of Chicago. Fr. Bob will share his personal insights of aspects of Pope Francis and his vision for the Church. Join us and bring a friend!!

7 Feast of the Holy Family December 28, OLB Women s Club Presents: Sunday, January 25 4:00 to 6:30 pm $5/person ($7 at door) $20/family ($25 at door) 50/50 Raffle Live Entertainment & Much More!

8 Our Lady of the Brook Parish Northbrook, Illinois 8 Questions? Need a ride? Call Georgina Winters at (847)