THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT

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1 The Clarion Volume 15, No. 3 THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT December 16, 2018 Our Parish Mission Led by the Spirit, the Catholic community of Saint Anne strives to live the example of Jesus, who said, I came so that you might have life, and have it more abundantly. (John 10:10) Liturgy Schedule Monday-Friday: 8:15 a.m. Saturday: First Saturday: 8:15 a.m. Reconciliation: Saturdays, 9:15 a.m. until all are heard Mass of Anticipation: 5:15 p.m. Sunday: 7:15, 9:00, 11:00 a.m.. Saint Anne Catholic Community 120 North Ela Street, Barrington, IL stannebarrington.org

2 Wellstreams Living Waters for the Journey in Faith By Sister Lauretta Leipzig THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT The time is growing closer, and many of us are scurrying through malls and online to find what we hope to be the perfect Christmas gifts for friends and family. There was a beautiful Christmas story online about giving the perfect Christmas gift that I d like to share with you. Hopefully, reading it will be an inspiration for all of us at this Christmas preparation time. Here is the story: As a child, Joseph always remembers running down the steps on Christmas morning and looking around the tree for the biggest box. He falsely believed at the time that within the biggest box was the most expensive and best gift. But as time works its magic on the mind and soul of a young person, Joseph soon realized that each and every gift was meant to be special, unique and meaningful. In fact, those presents that he remembered most were the gifts that came directly from the heart, such as one of his mother s handmade sweaters or scarves. But he continued to ask himself the question: What is the perfect gift? He spent many days searching the crowded stores and scanning numerous holiday catalogs and the internet, but nothing seemed to stand out for him. As Christmas was quickly approaching, he worried and wondered if he would ever find that perfect gift. He decided to try the mall one last time. Maybe he had missed a store or miraculously, perhaps some new merchandise had just hit the racks and shelves. As he quietly passed from one store to the next, nothing attracted his eye. Feeling somewhat exhausted and defeated, he slowly made his way to the mall exit. But before he reached the exit and was about to leave, he stopped short, struck by some profound thought. My goodness! He had, in all his searching time, already found that perfect gift and didn t even realize it. No, this gift was not displayed in a fancy and expensive department store. It will not be wrapped in pretty Christmas paper and adorned with ribbons and bows. Actually, this gift doesn t have a receipt and it can t be taken back. So, where did he find this perfect gift and more importantly, what is it? He had seen it in the eyes of an elderly couple holding hands. He heard it in the playful words between a grandfather and grandson, and he saw it in the actions of a proud mother gently cradling her newborn baby. He saw it in the man who held the door for a handicapped woman and the child who picked up a package that fell out of the arms of an elderly man struggling on a walker. Gifts money can t buy. Truly, gifts given from the heart! This story clearly reminds us that the perfect gift is right before our very eyes. It is in each and every kind of thoughtful act we can offer to another. It is the priceless gift of giving of ourselves! John Philip Newell tells us, Do we know, each one of us, that we are bearers of the sacred beat of life? Do we know that we can honor that beat in one another? And, do we know that it is in this sacred combination of knowing that we are bearers of God s Presence? And it is in choosing to honor God s Presence in one another that holds the key to transformation in the world? So, along with the beautifully wrapped presents we will give this Christmas, let us also give others the perfect gift in what we say and what we generously do for them. And, let us remember that honoring God s Presence in another is not just a gift for Christmas; it is a gift we can and must give every day to our brothers and sisters! Merry Christmas and blessings of the gifts of self that you give to others! 2 Saint Anne Church December 16, 2018 stannebarrington.org

3 Office of the Pastor STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE Weekly Offering for December 9th, 2018 Year to Date Collections People attending weekend Liturgies: 1,742 Sunday Offering Envelopes: 356 Electronic Giving/Direct Debit/Stock Total for Sunday Total Sunday Budget Over/Under Budget Year to Date Collection vs. Budget Year to Date Sunday/Fall Catch-up Year to Date Budget for Sunday Collections Difference $35, $16, $52, $40, $12, $927, $960, $32, Sharing Parish Commitment: $32, Archdiocesan Required Collections: $23, Please consider electronic giving for your weekly contributions. A form is in this bulletin to fill out and return to the Parish Office or call Carol Helmers or Margaret Buckstaff at for assistance with the enrollment process. In order to make the Church preparation for Christmas more manageable, we will not have 5:15 p.m. Mass on Sunday, December 23rd, the Fourth Sunday of Advent. This will give the Art and Environment committee more flexibility to get the Church transitioned to a Christmas environment. Thank you for understanding! PARISH EVENTS Monday, December 17th 9:15 a.m. Women s Walking with Purpose Parish Center 9:15 a.m. Women s Scripture Study Parish Center 2:30 p.m. Mass/Anointing Barrington Horizon 7:00 p.m. School Christmas Concert Church Tuesday, December 18th 7:00 p.m. Rosary Chapel Wednesday, December 19th 7:00 p.m. Individual Confessions Chapel until 8:30 p.m. Thursday, December 20th 9:30 a.m. Mass Lake Barrington Woods (BP) 1:15 p.m. School Mass Church Friday, December 21st Saturday, December 22nd 9:15 a.m. Reconciliation (JT) Chapel Sunday, December 23rd, 4th Sunday of Advent 3:45 p.m. Living Christmas Gospel Rehearsal Church NO 5:15 p.m. Mass Christmas Eve, Monday, December 24th 2:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 11:00 p.m. Christmas Day, Tuesday, December 25th 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Saint Anne Church December 16, 2018 stannebarrington.org 3

4 Saint Anne Catholic Community THE HALLOW APP Today s world is crazy. Society puts an insane amount of pressure on us and there s an increased expectation to work harder, study harder and perform better. At the same time, people are falling away from their faith faster than ever before. A team, including parishioner, Erich Kerekes, recently developed Hallow, a guided prayer and meditation mobile app. Hallow is similar to other meditation apps such as Headspace or Calm, but is rooted in Catholic tradition. Hallow users can take advantage of prayer methods they may not have prior exposure to with the goal of uncovering practical and effective methods in strengthening faith. Users can deepen their relationship with God, allowing Him into their day-to-day life and stress, and live in His peace and joy. The app features a variety of ways to interact with God in a very simple, convenient, guided format. Visit this link, for a featured article on the developers. If you are interested in Hallow, search Hallow: Prayer and Meditation in the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store to download a free trial. Additionally, contact Erich directly at erich@hallow.app. For more information, visit To deepen your prayer during Advent we invite you to pick up Ornaments of Grace, a free booklet of daily reflections. The series features biographical sketches of saints and everyday people who lived out the challenge of the gospel. The booklet also accompanies a daily video series featuring Fr. Michael Sparough, SJ. Consider using this resource with your family, prayer group or individual prayer. These free Advent booklets, Ornaments of Grace, are available in our Gathering Space. * Heartoheart.org/ornaments 4 Saint Anne Church December 16, 2018 stannebarrington.org

5 GIVECENTRAL ENROLLMENT Enroll online at CREDIT CARD TYPE (Circle): Master Card / Visa / Discover / American Express Card Number: Security Code: (Security Code is 3 non-embossed digits on the back of your card or 4 digits on the front of American Express) Expiration Date: / BANK ACCOUNT: Bank Name: OR (Circle): Checking / Savings Routing Number (Checking): Account Number: Signature: Date: CONTACT INFORMATION (MUST MATCH CREDIT CARD OR BANK ACCOUNT) Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: SUNDAY OFFERING: Payment Amount $ Payment Frequency (Circle): Annual One-time Monthly Weekly OTHER COLLECTIONS TO WHICH YOU CAN DONATE: CHRISTMAS OFFERING: Payment Amount $ Payment Frequency (Circle): Annual One-time EASTER OFFERING: Payment Amount $ Payment Frequency (Circle): Annual One-time OTHER OFFERING: (please name) Payment Amount $ Payment Frequency (Circle): Annual One-time Monthly Weekly WOULD YOU LIKE TO RECEIVE A CALL TO ENROLL IN ADDITIONAL EVENTS? (Circle): YES NO Thank you for your generosity and support of Saint Anne Catholic Community. In Christ, Father Bernie Pietrzak Saint Anne Church December 16, 2018 stannebarrington.org 5

6 Faith Formation and Education SAINT ANNE PARISH SCHOOL NEWS ONE START TIME, ONE CAMPUS, ONE SOLUTION Preschool in Mrs. Deren s Class The preschoolers in Mrs. Deren s class are getting into the Christmas spirit! They have been getting ready for Christmas and decorating their classroom by creating artwork such as cookie cutter art prints, tissue paper ornaments and painted wreaths. The preschoolers were thrilled to be able to choose from a variety of new Christmas-themed activities, such as Christmas shape sorting, counting with holiday counters and building with red Play-Doh. During play time, the students were so excited to be in the dramatic play area so they could fill stockings and decorate the classroom Christmas tree with ornaments and garland. During this Christmas season, our class is also learning how to give back by collecting fleece blankets for our Advent sharing tree and making gifts for their moms and dads. We are looking forward to our classroom wrapping station and will continue getting ready for Christmas with our friends at school! Schoolfamilies@stanneschoolbarrington.org A National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence 6 Saint Anne Church December 16, 2018 stannebarrington.org

7 Faith Formation and Education THIS CHRISTMAS, GIVE THE GIFT OF AN ENCOUNTER WITH JESUS THROUGH SACRED SCRIPTURE The Bible is the best-selling book of all time over 5 billion copies sold! Is yours just gathering dust? Join us for The Loyola University Chicago Catholic Scripture School. We are truly enjoying our time together exploring scripture in an interactive setting, and gaining a better understanding of how God is speaking to us through the Bible. Bible Study offers many lasting benefits Apply the Bible to life events Enrich your personal, spiritual and liturgical life Interpret the Bible and its social justice dimensions Participants are experiencing a transformational encounter with Jesus Christ and formation in Sacred Scripture. Anyone wishing to deepen their understanding of scripture will benefit from this program. The first two years focus on biblical study and prayer with the Bible in the Roman Catholic tradition, including a comprehensive study of some major books of the Old and New Testaments. The remaining two years delve more deeply into the Old and New Testaments, covering all other books in the Bible. Have you ever wished that you could have a conversation with Jesus? Begin the conversation - participate in Chicago Catholic Scripture School in one of two ways: Lecture - The ʺSt. Jerome Lecture Seriesʺ is for those who wish to learn more about scripture, but are not interested in pursuing a formal Certificate. Participants are expected to read Biblical content, supplemental readings, review assignments, and be prepared to participate in group discussions. Certification Program in addition to the above, participants are to complete homework and exams. Saint Anne Catholic Community is hosting Chicago Catholic Scripture School Participate on Tuesday afternoons, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. or evenings from 7:00-9:00 p.m. An on-line option is also available! Questions? Contact Mary Jane Kurowski at mjkurowski@stannebarrington.org. For further information, a calendar of meeting dates and/or to register, please visit Loyola University Chicago s website at or contact Director Kevin Pease of Loyola University at kpease@luc.edu or Our goal is to help bring people into a closer relationship with Godʹs revealed Word. Empowerment of the Word, and oneʹs response, transform lives. Saint Anne Church December 16, 2018 stannebarrington.org 7

8 Human Concerns ST. MARTIN DE PORRES WOMEN S SHELTER CHRISTMAS PARTY A resident has a Christmas photo taken with her children, a print of which she was able to put into a frame that day. The children played games and crafted after shopping for their mothers. Residents love having photos taken in front of the tree. Framed copies are given to them that day. The Sharing Board visited the St. Martin de Porres Women s Shelter this month to host our annual Christmas party for the residents and their children. The women and children enjoyed the morning filled pictures in front of the tree, Christmas shopping from donated items, games, crafts, pizza and cookies. We were struck by the joy and smiles these simple things brought to the women and their children, and were thanked many times by each of the residents. Thank you to all who contributed in making this a special day for those at the shelter, especially Sandy Kraimer, who organized this event once again. Thanks to the Sharing Board volunteers who ran the various activities. Thanks also to the House of Hope volunteers who generously donated jewelry and scarves for the gift shop. Pictured, left: The women and children of St. Martin. Pictured, right: A beautiful gingerbread house created and donated by Colleen Seeger. HOMELESS PERSONS MEMORIAL Tuesday, December 18th, at 6:30 p.m., to honor the homeless. Old St. Patrick s Church 700 W. Adams Street Chicago In the shadows of the Magnificent Mile, our brothers and sisters without homes are losing the struggle for their lives. They will not go unremembered. For more information, call or visit 8 Saint Anne Church December 16, 2018 stannebarrington.org

9 Human Concerns $1.00 off YELLOW TAG and select PURPLE TAG clothing and accessories 50% off all Christmas trimmings and holiday clothing Double the goodness of your giving this season all proceeds from your House of Hope purchases help local families in crisis through Hope Ministries! Our STORE will be CLOSED Monday, December 24th - Monday, December 31st, but our DONATION CENTER will be OPEN for year-end donations. Please bring your new and gently used items during these times Our drive-up donation center is located next door to our store, 955 South Rand Road, Lake Zurich (next to the DMV). Complimentary pick up service is available for larger items. Call for details. HOUSE OF HOPE DONATION CENTER HOURS: Monday, December 24th, OPEN, 10:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 25th, CLOSED Merry Christmas! Wednesday, December 26th Saturday, December 29th, OPEN, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday, December 31st, OPEN, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 1st, CLOSED Happy New Year! Community Life WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST PARISHIONERS Jesus, Maria Lopez, Sofia, Damian and Isabella Bermudez; Mike, Sarah, Aidan, Eliana and Bennett Collins; Mauricio, Brenda, Chloe and Charlotte De Andrade; Ed, Kate, Penny and Teddy Fanselow; Adam, Milena, Athena and Arete Khorshid; Robert, Sommer, Conrad and Ava Luzynczyk; Jennifer and Charlie Meid; Robert, Kate, Ella and Julia Naedele; Tim, Marci, Elijah, Deanna and Abigail Vondra; Jeff, Jennifer and Nicholas Walsh; Bryan, Stephanie, Isabella and Joseph Yagow; Pascuale, Melissa, Annabella, Elliana and Giovanni Zozzaro Saint Anne Church December 16, 2018 stannebarrington.org 9

10 Community Life VOLUNTEER USHERS AND GREETERS NEEDED GIVE THE GIFT OF YOUR TIME Extra ushers and greeters are needed for all Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Masses. To volunteer for one of the Masses below, please sign-up on the form posted in the ushers room or contact Paul Schnepf at or If you are already in the Ministry Pro system, you can sign-up online at Christmas Eve, Monday, December 24th 2:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 11:00 p.m. Christmas Day, Tuesday, December 25th 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. IMPORTANCE OF PROPER FOOT CARE Thursday, December 20th Parish Center, Thane Hall 1:00 p.m. Refreshments 1:30 p.m. Presentation Winter s here! Are your feet ready to carry you through to the new year? Join us as our guest speaker, Anna C. Gurrera, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, relays important winter foot care tips, fall prevention, and some of the most common foot complaints and how to treat them. All are welcome! Poker Group Age Reversing Workout Woodcarving Kennedy Watercolor Workshop Tuesday, December 18th, 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Parish Center, Lower Level Tuesday, December 18th, 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m., Church, Hospitality Room Wednesday, December 19th, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Parish Center, Lower Level Thursday, December 20th, 10:00 a.m. noon, Parish Center, Upper Level 10 Saint Anne Church December 16, 2018 stannebarrington.org

11 Community Life SUNDAY HOSPITALITY There will be no Hospitality on Sunday, December 23rd and Sunday, December 30th. The Saint Anne Women s Club wish everyone a blessed Advent, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! LADIES NIGHT OUT The Saint Anne Womenʹs Club Ladies Night Out will take place on Wednesday, January 30th, at the Marriott Lincolnshire Theater. The event will feature Million Dollar Quartet, a musical set on December 4th, 1956, when the extraordinary twist of fate bought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever! The ticket price is $65.00 per person and includes dinner (at 5:30 p.m.) and admission to the play (at 7.30 p.m.). We hope you will like this production and pleasant group camaraderie during the dinner! For information, please call Mary McKenna at The deadline to register is Friday, December 21st. Send checks payable to the Women s Club to Mary McKenna, P.O. Box 273, Barrington, PRAY FOR THOSE SERVING OUR COUNTRY: David E. Anderson, Jr., Petty Officer (Navy), brother of Elizabeth and Victoria Anderson, Norfolk, VA Lcpl Colin R. Bosworth (USMC), son of Ken and Pam, Okinawa, Japan Daniel Carrick, nephew of Larry McCarthy, Army Special Forces, Afghanistan Master/Sgt William G. Cook, grandson of Bill, U.S. Army, Ft. Belvoir, VA Lt. Col. Marc E. Czaja, son of Virginia and Charles Brenneman, USMC, USA Sgt. Michael W. Gabriel, son of Cindy Gabriel, 595th Trans BOE LT Jacqueline Gridley, granddaughter of Dorothy Connolly, USN, Norfolk, VA Andrew Jennings, cousin of Virginia Brenneman, Army, Wounded Warrior, USA Christopher Lenz, grandson of Rosemarie, Staff Sergeant, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma USAF Capt. Robert OʹMeara, son of Bob and Sue, Fort Bliss Sgt. Thomas Orlowski, son of Jon, USMC, Special Operations, Camp Lejeune, NC SFC Jeffrey Puch, brother of Katie Grund, Army, Hunter Airfield, Savannah, GA Lt. Clayton Rife, grandson of Elaine Conrad, Afghanistan Matt Ryan, nephew of John Weaver, U.S. Army, Fort Carson, CO Lieutenant Daniel J. Sanchez, US Naval Aviator, son of Daniel E. Sanchez, Iwakuni, Japan, USS Reagan Aircraft Carrier Sgt. Robert Schroeder, son of John and Martha Muno, Army, South Korea Master Sergeant Ted Sierocinski, Air Force Para Rescue Airman, grandson of Mary Reinhart James Reed Strissel, Jr., grandson of Joseph and Ann Tuszynski, Colorado Cmdr. Joseph W. Stubitz, U.S. Navy, brother of Steve Stubitz, AFRICOM, Djibouti, Africa Lt. Colin Sullivan (USAF), grandson of Joe Sullivan and nephew of Karen Lambert and Kelley Prentiss, Del Rio, TX Saint Anne Church December 16, 2018 stannebarrington.org 11

12 Sharing the Living Story By Clem Aseron (A) Lectionary texts: (B) Bible texts (has verse #): THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT, (9C) Hebrew Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-18a Responsorial: Isaiah 12:2-3, 4, 5-6 Apostle: Philippians 4:4-7 Gospel: Luke 3:10-18 Please refer to (A) and (B) above when I cite verses in the commentary below. The Lectionary omits these verses (Luke 8:7-9), [ 6 He said to the crowds who came out to be baptized by him, You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath? 7 Produce good fruits as evidence of your repentance, and do not begin to say to yourselves, We have Abraham as our father, for I tell you, God can raise up children to Abraham from these stones. 8 Even now, the ax lies at the root of the trees. Therefore, every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire. ] from today s gospel selection, but it is a clue to understanding the entire selection passage from vv Crowds 1 have come to John the Baptist in the wilderness around the Jordan River to listen to his preaching and to be baptized 2 by him. He severely admonishes them to produce evidence of their inner conversion because simply claiming to be a member of the Chosen (the Children of Abraham) is not an automatic guarantee of salvation. They ask, What then 3 should we do? John s answer is startling! They are poor, yet they are to share? They scarcely have one coat, let alone two; food is scarce and he dares to suggest that they share? And, if that is not ironical enough, John points to the outward activity of the hated oppressors (the local militia) and the traitorous tax-collectors who do the work of Rome; both make their living by extorting from these very people. But even the soldiers and the tax collectors, despised members of an out-group, were expected to change their spots and to show evidence of inner conversion by their outward action. The Baptizer must have been a powerful preacher indeed for at v.15, Luke tells his community to whom he writes that the people are so heartened by John s words that they wonder if he is not the promised Messiah. Not so! Luke carefully shows John as subordinate to the One who is to come. 4 That One will baptize in a different way: with fire and the Holy Spirit. That One would not only preach good news but he would be Good News. Using agricultural imagery, Luke shows that those gathered into the barn at the harvest would be the baptized, the ones who had been restored to status in the community, the ones whose conversion was evidenced by their doing their part in smoothing the ways, filling up the valleys and leveling the hills. It is vital to keep in mind that although I speak above about the words and actions of John, the Baptizer, our focus is in understanding what it is that Luke, the evangelist, the composer of the gospel named after him as well as of the Acts of the Apostles, is telling the readers whom he is addressing largely, Gentile Christians. Luke writes more than only the history of salvation as it unfolds in the story of Jesus interacting with those who are following him. Luke writes to encourage those living in the period between the Ascension and the Parousia 5 (that s us!) to consciously live in solidarity with the followers of the Christ by intentionally connecting with the deeds and words of the Christ that writers like the evangelists and Paul have left behind; look, for example, at the opening verses of both Luke and the Acts of the Apostles. In the Hebrew scripture pericope from Zephaniah, the ruling elite are warned that the king 6 of Israel (God) is already in their midst, and these rulers will no longer continue to do injustice by taking birthrights away, by excessive taxing, by oppressing. Therefore, the ones 12 Saint Anne Church December 16, 2018 stannebarrington.org

13 Sharing the Living Story who are the oppressed, the out-group, are heartened. God will restore them to status within the community; they will no longer have to fear disaster; they will be renewed in God s love, for God is in their midst to return them, no longer the vanquished, to their own lands. So also it is to be for those of the Jesus Community who lived among the Greeks at Philippi. Paul tells the Philippians that they are to [h]ave no anxiety at all but instead to rejoice and let their behavior, their kindness be known to all [because] the Lord is near. 7 How very palpable to us, then, is the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Reading beyond this gospel pericope, Luke clarifies that our behavior is to be as inclusive as that of God. Luke portrays the Son who is the beloved of the Father (v.22) as a descendant of Adam, 8 the forerunner of the whole human race and not just the son of Abraham, the forerunner of the Jewish nation, as Matthew had portrayed. 9 As we shall see, Luke s Jesus will reach out to the most disenfranchised; he will stretch his arms on the cross in such a fashion as to embrace all of humanity and not just the in-groups. Once more, the Lectionary response after the first reading (normally a psalm but here a passage from Isaiah) contains the clue to the inter-relationship among the biblical passages: Cry out with joy and gladness: for among you is the great and Holy One of Israel. All this explanation, So What?? It s the Third Sunday of Advent, Gaudete Sunday, the Sunday we say was for rejoicing that the Lord was coming. But we re immersed in our culture things are starting to get hectic in our lives shopping, the tree, cards, gifts, wrapping, letters, baking, where to put relatives, phone calls, parties to plan and to attend can the list be accomplished? Where is the time to rejoice, the time to be glad in anticipation? And then, there s the Babe in the manger or is it all about the Baby? 1 Recall that in the countryside, the population would be rural and poor, eking out a subsistence living from the land or farming another s land as tenants; these crowds however contained others: tax collectors, soldiers. 2 For the ancients, even before the time of Jesus, the use of water rituals for purification signaled a turning from a life apart from the group toward a return to being a member of the group; the ritual was the entryway from conversion to forgiveness, from the life apart to a life within the bosom of the community. 3 Note that the lectionary pericope omits the word then which in the bible setting makes the passage intelligible. 4 This One is not the Baby; John s cousin is already born! Keep in mind that Luke writes these words to an existing community around the year 80! 5 Parousia = the second coming of the Christ at the end of time. 6 The duty of Israel s kings was to ensure that God s justice (righteousness) was done among all, i.e., that in all relationships there was to exist a state of right or that which was what it was supposed to be, as in a just weight or measure one that was what it was supposed to be; a judge was to make decisions that were without partiality that were righteous. 7 For Paul, writing in the mid-fifties, there was the strong expectation that Jesus would return any day now! 8 The genealogy ends with this at v Matthew 1:1 Saint Anne Church December 16, 2018 stannebarrington.org 13

14 Saint Anne Catholic Community Ensuring PEACE ~ Ending Domestic Violence 6 WARNING SIGNS INDICATING AN ABUSIVE AND/ OR UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIP: SEXIST ATTITUDE: Does your partner insist that women should know their place? INSULTS: Does your partner put you down for your opinions or laugh at what you believe in? Does he/she make you feel stupid, ignorant or incompetent? PSYCHOLOGICAL ABUSE: Does your partner make comments such as, You re no good? Does he/she make you feel unable to do anything right or that you can t get along in the world without his/her help? RIDICULE: Does your partner make fun of you alone or in other people s presence? BLAMING OTHERS: Does your partner blame others for what he/she does or what happens to him/her? EXCESSIVELY CRITICAL OF YOU OR YOUR FAMILY: Does your partner say negative things about you or your family? If you answered YES to one or more of these questions, you may be a victim of domestic violence. In an emergency, dial 911 Visit National Domestic Violence Hotline, or call 24 Hour Hotline, , for counseling assistance. In Illinois, call Visit WINGS Program Inc. or call 24 hour Hotline, Visit Chicago Metropolitan Battered Women s Network, Saint Anne will assist through referral and by offering spiritual, emotional and practical support, as possible. COMMUNITY OFFERINGS/NEEDS Note: Saint Anne prints the offerings/needs as a service to its parishioners and does not endorse or accept responsibility for them. Help available. Recent U.S. Marine Corps veteran and bride will house sit in Barrington area for snowbirds this season. Call Free breastfeeding support, local meetings. Call or Aimee, or aimee.t@breastfeedingusa.org. Caregiver needed. Algonquin, FT or live-in. Call Dina at Wanted. Literary agent to represent book, And He Cried. Call Anthony (author) at Caregiver. 24 hr./live-in, 17 years experience. Call Sofia, Diabetic alert dog needed. Brittle type 1 diabetic parishioner. Visit gofundme.com/alertdog4mary or marypolnow@hotmail.com. College counselor. Contact Michael at betlinski_m@comcast.net. Reliable house cleaner. Call or spotlesshousetoday.com. Family/personal asst./household manager available. Sophie, For nannies, babysitters, housekeepers. Call Elizabeth at Housekeeping and occasional babysitting. Call Maria at Home caregiver available for older adults. Call Debbie at House/pet sitting, domestic services, extended stay. Joanne, Experienced, dedicated caregiver available. Call Julia, Cleaning available. Call Magdelena at Painting, carpentry, odd jobs. Call Arturo at Sitter available. Call Aneta, Referral, Anna, Home daycare by parishioner. Call Diane at Infant care in your home. 40 years experience. Call Ellen at Professional furniture moving. Call Anthony at Caregiver/driver/companion. FT/PT. Call Bruno at Sitter available to clean/care for adults. Call Irma at Math tutor, 6th-12th grade. Margaret, mlymperis@att.net, Handyman available. $15.00/hr. Call Rosolio at Reading/writing specialist/tutor. cquimper72@comcast.net, LITURGICAL MINISTER SCHEDULE - DECEMBER 22ND-23RD Time Presider Mass Coordinators and Eucharistic Ministers Lectors Altar Servers 5:15 p.m. Fr. Joji C. Schnepf, P. Schnepf E. Accordino (sub req.), N. Barrett, J. Bosnick, Dick Brown, Miah Cramer (sub req.),r. Farrell (sub req.), C. Hamilton, R. Kane, H. Pino (sub req.), M. Zwolinski, NOT FILLED L. Hoag W. Schell A. Florian (sub req.) M. Carroll (sub req.) J. Caligagan J. Accordino (sub req.) Fr. Chris 7:15 a.m. M. Bartels J. Almdale, S. Beattie, F. Garcia, J. Nelson, J. Stanley, D. Tyrpin Ciastoń N. Deignan T. Ciganek A. Wirt D. Pauli M. Gryzlo (sub req.) D. Fitzpatrick (sub req.) 9:00 a.m. Fr. Joji M. Jacobs, M. Stevens M. Bleibel, George Bowman, J. Clark, L. DeGrazia, S. Geib, V. Giamalva, K. Gillespie, D. Haas, J. Huynh, M. Kantarski, L. Koehler, G. Koepke, M. Kurowski, M. Lesniak, R. Remback (sub req.), NOT FILLED (2), T. McCoy CLOTW A. Horwath L. Horwath A. Sanfilippo Greg Bowman (sub req.) Garrett Bowman D. Koehler 11:00 a.m. Fr. Bernie Pietrzak B. Bishop, S. Bishop K. Bessonny, V. Brenneman, S. Carlson, F. Cotter, R. Diak-Witek, P. Hirsch, V. Kostecki, M. Kuehl (sub req.), K. Levecke, T. Moran, E. Moran, N. Nolan (sub req.), L. Riordan (sub req.), NOT FILLED (4), S. Stachnik CLOTW C. Condill M. Hamill J. Daluga A. Mitoraj NOT FILLED NOT FILLED 5:15 p.m. NO MASS

15 Our Weekly Intentions REMEMBER OUR SICK IN PRAYER Nancy Adams Anthony Ament David Banasiak Laura Beck Claudette Bensen Mary and Erwin Betz Stefan Bischof Lou Borbely Joe Bosowski Chris Bouttilier Bob Brauch Chuck Brennemann Bill Brackett Philip Cano Doris Carey Kyle Carey Sally Connolly Jay Cooper David Cox Susan Cross James Cullen Jane Czyzewski Terrence and Faye Dargan James DeSpain Marge Diedrich Roxanne Doherty Lauretta Dolan Sister Anna Marie Dressler Caroline Dwyer Shelley Edgerton James Enright Ken Farnese Diane Ferriere Anna Fisher Mera Fisher Joan Flynn Thad Fogarty Nick Fosteras Damian Fosteras Catherine Gavino Jess Hamill Grace Henson Susan Hirsch Mary Hoffing Davis Hunter Janet Jacobs William Jacobs Janice Jakack Karen Jezierski Michelle Karl Megan Keefe Betsy Kelly Robert Kensler Caroline Kolder Brian Krull Joanne Lentz John Lenz Rosemarie Lenz Marilyn Lepeska Bernadette LoBianco Corryn Lohmeyer Edwin Ludtke Jackson Marhorst David Mastroianni John Matlachowski Greg Matz Helen McCann Mary McLaughlin James McNutt Peter Meyer Sean Miller Virginia Miller Scarlett Moran Rita Mormando Catherine Mura Sharon Murray Lori Nelson Mary Lou O Brien Andrew O Connell Luna Okada David Papucci Norm Papucci Rebecca Pareja Roopal Patel Dennis Peters Joan Peters John Peterson Dick Plenge Alexander Proebstle Van Quinn Mary Reinhart Peter Reyther Jack Roaper Bob Ross Jane Ross Jim Ross Margaret Ryan Barb Salstrand Eric Sanders Herman Schamberger Rick Schaschwary Michelle Schmitt Diane Schroeder John Mark Shaw Robert Smith Kelsey Sobchyk Alice Stedronsky Bruce Stopka Rich Suda Janet Sullivan Keane Sullivan Patricia Sullivan Urban Thobe Will Tobias Thomas Towne Sophia Trujillo Sasha Untiedt Bonnie Vaughan Jack Vaughn Susan Walsh Walter Weismantel Bill Werdick Annette Weres Tom Whalen Roy Wilkes Laura Wortman Annie Yarwood MASS INTENTIONS Monday, December 17th, Genesis 49:2, 8-10; Matthew 1:1-17 8:15 a.m. (JD) People of Saint Anne Tuesday, December 18th, Jeremiah 23:5-8; Matthew 1: :15 a.m. (JT) Saint Anne Perpetual Mass Society Wednesday, December 19th, Judges 13:2-7, 24-25a; Luke 1:5-25 8:15 a.m. (MS) Glen Cadieux Bobbie Hixson Thursday, December 20th, Isaiah 7:10-14; Luke 1: :15 a.m. (JT) Rosemary Maude The Lappin Family Sheila Helsten Cathy and Tom Pyra Friday, December 21st, Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Luke 1: :15 a.m. (CC) Saint Anne Perpetual Mass Society Saturday, December 22nd, Mi 5:1-4a; Hebrews 10:5-10; Luke 1: :15 p.m. (JT) James Carollo The Mirski Family Charlene Taylor Tom Taylor Sunday, December 23rd, Mi 5:1-4a; Hebrews 10:5-10; Luke 1: :15 a.m. (CC) People of Saint Anne James Carollo The Mirski Family Edwin Adamski, Jr. The Francescatti Family 9:00 a.m. (JT) Marc Weaver The Battle Family Henry Ouellette Tom and Jeannie Tisbo 11:00 a.m. (BP) Nancy Hanson Julie Hanson Anna Kalisz The Perkowski Family Sandra DiCecca Philip DiCecca RECENT BAPTISMS Luke Matthew Brady (Bethany and Matthew) James Arthur Kneisler (Stephanie and Adam) Keira Ann Loughlin (Julie and Brian) Connor Raymond Petersen (Carolyn and Jason) Scott Edward, Colton Russell and Wyatt Paul Unter (Amanda and Scott) OUR BELOVED DEAD Dale Conklin, uncle of Rita Weaver; Cathy Erskine, sister-in-law of John and Holly Madden; Dr. Ernest Faith, husband of Mary and father of Roberta, Peter and Matthew; Jamie Mayo, cousin of Courtney Murtaugh; John Patrick Roche, husband of Rita; Thomas Steiner, husband of Linda and father of Ted Saint Anne Church December 16, 2018 stannebarrington.org 15

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20 Saint Anne Catholic Community 120 North Ela Street, Barrington, Illinois (fax) Parish Office (fax) Monday - Friday: 9:00 A.M. 5:00 P.M. Fridays during summer: 9:00 A.M. 12:00 P.M. Saturday/Sunday: 9:00 A.M. 1:00 P.M. Saint Anne Parish Staff: Pastor Fr. Bernie Pietrzak bpietrzak@stannebarrington.org Assistant to the Pastor Ms. August Link alink@stannebarrington.org Pastor Emeritus Fr. Jack Dewes Associate Pastors Fr. Chris Ciastoń cciaston@stannebarrington.org Fr. Joji Thanugundla jthanugundla@stannebarrington.org Pastoral Associate Michael Beard mbeard@stannebarrington.org Deacon Couple Bob and Sue Powers Sr. Anna Marie Dressler sannamarie@stannebarrington.org Sr. Lauretta Leipzig slauretta@stannebarrington.org Director, Liturgy and Music Rory Cooney rcooney@stannebarrington.org Associate Director, Liturgy and Music Georgene Farman gfarman@stannebarrington.org Director, Care Ministries Mary Ellen Johnston mejohnston@stannebarrington.org Director, Hope Ministries Sue Olafson solafson@stannebarrington.org Diane Barrett Project Hope Office Manager Business and Operations Manager Margaret Buckstaff mbuckstaff@stannebarrington.org Office Manager Cathy Faust cfaust@stannebarrington.org Assistant to Business Manager Carol Helmers chelmers@stannebarrington.org Marketing and Communications Coordinator Amy Kane akane@stannebarrington.org Maintenance Supervisor Sarge Youkhanna School Maintenance Dave Rozycki Clarion Bulletin Editor Kerry Miller Kerry Miller kmiller@stannebarrington.org Faith Formation and Education Director, Lifelong Faith Formation Mary Jane Kurowski mjkurowski@stannebarrington.org Faith Formation Coordinator Breda Barry King bbarryking@stannebarrington.org Implementation Coordinator Carla Czyzewski cczyzewski@stannebarrington.org Administrative Assistant Marianne Bondi mbondi@stannebarrington.org Director, Youth and Young Adult Ministry Michael Hugo mhugo@stannebarrington.org Administrative Assistant Karen Poglitsch kpoglitsch@stannebarrington.org Saint Anne Parish School 319 E. Franklin Street, Principal Mrs. Dawn Kapka dkapka@stanneschoolbarrington.org Assistant Principal Mrs. Lisa Torrence ltorrence@stanneschoolbarrington.org Director, Admissions/Marketing Community Relations Brittney Lazarz blazarz@stanneschoolbarrington.org Sharing Parish Saint Frances of Rome, Cicero, Fr. Paul Stein, Pastor Parish Council of Ministries Bill Graff, Chairperson Tracy Garcia, Community Life Commission Andrea Wirt, Community Life Commission Jerry Rodosky, Deanery Representative Liz Cocoma, Faith Formation & Education Eryka Accordino, Faith Formation & Education Ron Covelli, Human Concerns Commission Anne Rometty, Human Concerns Commission Christine Jodoin, Office of the Pastor Jim Young, Office of the Pastor Tom Owens, Worship Commission Lois Wollney, Worship Commission Amy Kane, akane@stannebarrington.org Finance Council David Wirt, Chairperson Ron Cobb Sarah Gainer JP Hills Andrew Kelleher, Jr. Lisa Koehler Nathan Perry Pete Scheffler School Advisory Board Fr. Bernie Pietrzak, Pastor Mrs. Dawn Kapka, Principal Mrs. Hayde Federighi, Chairperson Mrs. Lia Douglas Mrs. Eryka Accordino Mr. Jim Reilly Mr. Michael Hessling Mrs. Beth Sak Mrs. Kim Skonie Sacraments We believe that the celebration of the sacraments ranks among the most important gifts that we have. We look forward to sharing these celebrations with those who, in some way, are part of our community. Therefore, please note the following: Visitation of the Sick: If you or a family member are in a local hospital or are homebound and would like a visit from a minister of care or a priest, call Mary Ellen Johnston at Baptism: Our Baptism ministry is pleased to help your family prepare for the special event of your child s entrance into our faith community. Two Baptism sessions are required for parents baptizing their 1st child Parents who have had a Baptism at another Catholic Church and are now wanting to baptize a child at Saint Anne will be asked to speak to a staff member before scheduling Baptism Parents who have already attended Baptism preparation at Saint Anne will be asked to speak to a staff member before scheduling Baptism Information for setting a Baptism date will be given at the meeting or at the time of the interview. Call the parish office at Marriage: To be married at Saint Anne, the preparation process should begin 7 months to one year prior to the wedding date. Please call the parish office to secure a date as soon as possible. Membership at Saint Anne is not a requirement. We look forward to helping you during this time of preparation for the vocation of Christian marriage. First Eucharist and First Reconciliation: These sacraments are typically celebrated in second grade. Candidates must be registered parishioners and complete the two-year preparation program. For more information, call the Faith Formation and Education office at Confirmation: This sacrament is celebrated in high school. Candidates must be registered parishioners and complete the two-year preparation program. For more information, call the PATHS office at Reconciliation: Saturdays, 9:15 a.m. until all are heard or by appointment. Adult Christian Initiation: If you are looking for a place to belong or a church community to share questions and beliefs, perhaps you would like to find out more about what it means to be a Catholic Christian. Saint Anne would be delighted and honored to share the gift of faith and fellowship with you. Call Michael Beard at for information regarding the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults). Registration: To enter into our faith community, please attend an information/registration session at 9:45 a.m. in the Hospitality Room, followed by the 11:00 a.m. Mass on the 1st Sunday of the month, except on holiday weekends when there are no sessions. For further information, call the parish office at * THE NEXT NEW PARISHIONER WELCOMING SESSION AND REGISTRATION WILL BE ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD*