JANUARY 7, 2018 THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD

JANUARY 7, 2018 THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD 1600 W. Park Ave Libertyville, Illinois 60048 TEL 847-367-7800 FAX 847-367-7831 A Ministry of the Conventual Franciscan Friars St. Bonaventure Province mail@kolbeshrine.org www.kolbeshrine.org

Clergy & Religious Guardian Br. Augustine Kelly, OFM, CONV. Shrine Administrator Fr. John Clote, OFM CONV. Pastoral Projects Administrator Fr. Lawrence Zurek, OFM CONV. Assistant Sacristan Br. Tarcisius Bucca Permanent Deacon Dcn. Tom Gaida Gift Shop Manager Dcn. Fran McGann, OFM CONV. Gift Shop Assistant Manager Br. Don Thielsen, OFM CONV. Franciscan Friars Br. Charles Madden, OFM CONV. Br. David Wagner, OFM CONV. Br. Don Bassana, OFM CONV. Fr. Emilian Catalin, OFM CONV. Fr. John Calgaro, OFM CONV. Br. Martin Schmitz, OFM CONV. Br. Paschal Metzger, OFM CONV. Fr. Roman Deyna, OFM CONV. Br. Stanley Zabkiewicz, OFM CONV. Br. Tom Hercegovics, OFM CONV. Vocation Director St. Bonaventure Province Fr. Hans Flondor, OFM CONV. Part-time Assisting Priest Fr. Anthony Jelinek Ministries Sacred Music Director Jacob Heidel Eucharistic Adoration Apostolate Spiritual Director Fr. Lawrence Zurek, OFM CONV. Marytown Prison Ministry National Director Br. Don Bassana, OFM CONV. Secular Franciscan Order Spiritual Director Br. Don Thielsen, OFM CONV. Marytown Staff Executive Director Shrine Operations Josephine Zammuto Retreat & Conference Center Manager Chris Gremore Gift Shop Administrator Stephanie Santa Business Manager Dave Sullivan Facilities Manager Jim Butts Information Technology & Media Services Manager Peter Ptak Communications & Graphic Design Dcn. Tom Gaida Pastoral Projects Coordinator Connie McDonough Bookkeeper Lorrie Zurek Shrine Information REGULAR CHAPEL SCHEDULE* MONDAY FRIDAY 6:45 AM Holy Mass 10:30 11:30 AM Confessions 11:45 AM Midday Prayers Noon Holy Mass 3:00 PM Chaplet of Divine Mercy 4:30 PM Offi ce of Readings & Vespers 6:00 7:00 PM Confessions 7:00 PM Evening Devotions Monday, Tuesday (St. Anthony), Thursday and Friday; Wednesday (Holy Mass) *Schedule varies on Holy Days and Holidays PRIVATE PRAYER The Shrine Chapel is open 24 hours a day for private prayer and devotions. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Join in adoration of Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament and become a committed adorer. Spend one hour each week in the presence of our Lord. Sign up cards and specifi c hours in need of Adorers are in the back of the Chapel. CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY The Chaplet of Divine Mercy is prayed each day at 3:00 PM in the Chapel. January 7 Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord Blessing of chalk and incense for homes at the 9 AM & 11 AM Masses January 9 Normal Confession Schedule Resumes Feasts & Memorials FOR THE WEEK OF JAN 7, 2018 SATURDAY 7:00 AM Holy Mass 8:00 AM Morning Prayer 11:45 AM Midday Prayer Noon Holy Mass SUNDAY 8:30 AM Sung Lauds Morning Prayer 9:00 AM Holy Mass w/ Choir 11:00 AM Holy Mass 7:00 PM Benediction, Solemn Evening Prayer ROSARY The New Covenant Rosary is prayed each Thursday after the Noon Mass in the Sorrowful Mother Chapel PRAYER GROUP The Rosa Mystica Prayer Group meets each Thursday at 10:15 AM - NOON VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Find yourself looking for that perfect opportunity to volunteer at Marytown? Visit our website at KolbeShrine.org and click on Resources > Get Involved > Volunteer. January 8 Birthday of our patron, Saint Maximilian Kolbe Raymund Kolbe was born on January 8, 1894 in Zdunska Wola, in the Kingdom of Poland, which was a part of the Russian Empire. He was the son of weaver Julius Kolbe and midwife Maria Dabrowska. The saint is celebrated on his feast day, August 14. Sun, Jan 7 Epiphany Mon, Jan 8 The Baptism of the Lord Tue, Jan 9 Saint Adrian of Canterbury Wed, Jan 10 Saint Gregory of Nyssa Thur, Jan 11 Blessed William Carter Fri, Jan 12 Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys Sat, Jan 13 Saint Hilary of Poitierse NOTICE: We kindly request that you refrain from bringing water bottles and styrofoam cups into the chapel area. Thank you!

New Hand-Crafted Classical Confessionals UPDATE Our two new classical confessionals are scheduled to be installed the week of February 5 and will be blessed on Sunday February 11 after the 11:00 AM Healing & Anointing Mass. Hand-crafted from quarter sawn oak with walnut inlay, these spectacular confessionals truly give glory to Our Lord and the life-giving Sacrament of Reconciliation. We sincerely thank all who donated to our Chapel Preservation Fund and Confessional designated donations, which helped make this possible. God bless, The Friars of Marytown Treasures from our Tradition Where on earth would you go to honor the magi? Iran or Saudi Arabia, Tarshish or the Isles come to mind, but Cologne, Germany would be a good choice. There the Shrine of the Three Kings has been the centerpiece of the city s cathedral since the fourth century. Today it is the largest reliquary in the world: a gilded and ornamented triple casket gleaming high above the altar. In the fourth century, the supposed relics of the wise men were taken from Constantinople to Milan, where they remained until the German Emperor with the unlikely name Frederick Barbarossa (Red Beard) gave them to the Archbishop of Cologne. Ever since, pilgrims have streamed into the city to honor the magi, the fi rst of all pilgrims, and thus the heavenly patrons of all who have some holy wanderlust. of St. Maximilian Excerpts from The Writings of St. Maximilian Maria Kolbe Submitting to the will of God and its implementation, especially in what is contrary to the senses and even to a limited and fallible intelect, inflames one s love for God even more. The cross is the schoool of love (#51) Rev. James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

The Sisters of the Benedictine Order of Perpetual Adoration were the original owners of the grounds today known as Marytown and they lived here until 1978 when the Franciscan order purchased it from them. After the International Eucharistic Congress in 1926, which took place at Saint Mary of the Lake Seminary in Mundelein, George Cardinal Mundelein invited the Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration from Clyde, Missouri to establish a permanent sanctuary of adoration. Perpetual Adoration of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament has taken place here since June 7, 1928. Another component of their spirituality included producing millions of Communion hosts every year. The photo taken at right was featured in a special Christianity issue of LIFE magazine on December 26, 1955, showing the sisters hard at work in their ministry. Thinking of Making a New Year Resolution? Why not consider committing one hour every week as a Eucharistic adorer? What better way to improve your spiritual well-being than to spend an hour of quiet time in the Marytown Chapel, in prayer and adoration with our Eucharistic Lord! If you re ready to make this commitment, please fi ll out a commitment card next to the hours chart in the rear of the Chapel. One of our Division Leaders will contact you with additional details. Thank you! coffee donuts & fell owship! Beginning Sunday February 4 all are welcome to gather for coffee, juice, donuts & fellowship in Founders Hall, following the 9:00am Mass. Come mingle with the Friars and fellow Mass-goers. We hope to see you there! Freewill offerings accepted

UPCOMING SHRINE EVENTS 2nd Annual M I Militia of the Immaculata (MI) Consecration Preparation Classes On January 27, Marytown will resume offering MI Consecration classes. Why Consider Marian Consecration? The spirit of the MI is the spirit of continual conversion. When lived in the spirit of willingness and humility, the Immaculata will elevate our natural gifts and inspire us to holiness and fruitful service within the Church. Registration is required. Please contact Deacon Tom Gaida at tom@kolbeshrine.org or 847-367-7800 ext. 246. Healing & Anointing Mass On Sunday February 11, Marytown will offer the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. The Rite of Anointing tells us there is no need to wait until a person is at the point of death to receive the Sacrament. A careful judgment about the serious nature of the illness is sufficient. The hoped-for effect is that, if it be God s will, the person be physically healed of illness. But even if there is no physical healing, the primary effect of the Sacrament is a spiritual healing by which the sick person receives the Holy Spirit s gift of peace and courage to deal with the difficulties that accompany serious illness or the frailty of old age. Get to Know Blessed Solanus Casey, OFM CAP. Please join us we explore the life of Fr. Solanus Casey, OFM CAP., an American-born Capuchin priest who died in 1957. Known for his ability as a spiritual counselor and showing great attention to the sick, this modern day holy Franciscan was declared blessed by the Church on November 18, 2017 in Detroit, MI. Sat, Jan 27, 2018 Sat, May 19, 2018 Sat, Nov 17, 2018 Founders Hall 9:00 am - Noon Registration required Sun, Feb 11, 2018 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM Masses Sat, Feb 17, 2018 Conference Center 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM The evening will include an introduction by Fr. John Clote, Fr. Lawrence Zurek and Br. Martin Schmitz who attended Fr. Solanus Casey s beatification in November, followed by the viewing of Fr. John Clote s critically acclaimed movie, Solanus Casey: Priest, Porter, Prophet. Br. Martin s famous popcoren will be served! Annual Eucharistic Adoration Apostolate Gathering Join us Sunday, February 18th for our annual Eucharist Adoration Apostolate gathering. This spiritual and uplifting gathering for all current committed adorers will begin with Holy Mass, followed by brunch and a presentation by Fr. Lawrence Zurek OFM, CONV. One of our Division Leaders will contact you with additional details. We hope to see you there! SAVE THE DATE Sun, Feb 18, 2018 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM Mass 9:00 AM Brunch 10:00 AM Presentation follows COMMUNITY EVENTS Institute on Religious Life Inaugural Gala Please join the INSTITUTE ON RELIGIOUS LIFE (IRL) for the Inaugural Gala. IRL will honor Mrs. Mary Alice Isaacson (mother of Rev. James Isaacson, SJC and Sr. Marcella, MC), for her tireless advocacy for religious life. The Institute on Religious Life was founded in 1974 by Servant of God Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J., and other committed laity, bishops, and religious men and women at the request of the Vatican to strengthen religious life in America. The IRL mission has never changed to promote and support religious life for the welfare of the Church and the salvation of souls. To purchase a ticket or make a donation in support of religious life, please visit ReligiousLife.com or call (847) 573-8975. Sat, Feb 3, 2018 4:00 PM MASS Mundelein Seminary 1000 E. Maple Ave. Mundelein, Illinois 60060 Followed by a cocktail hour, dinner, and entertainment at the Seminary Dining Hall

MARYTOWN MASS for LIFE Please join us as we pray for our nation to respect and defend the DIGNITY & SANCTITY of LIFE SUNDAY JANUARY 14 11: 00AM Cost: $20 per person (Religious ride free) Seating is limited so make your bus reservation early by contacting the Lake County Right to Life office at 847-223-7022 or lakectyrtl@sbcglobal.net Following Mass, join the MARCH FOR LIFE CHICAGO. Buses will leave from the Marytown parking lot at approximately 12:15 PM and travel to Federal Plaza in downtown Chicago. The March for Life Chicago takes place from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Sponsored by Lake County Right to Life Marytown 1600 W. Park Avenue Libertyville, IL 60048 PRO-LIFE PRAYER MINISTRY Are you interested in joining our pro-life prayer ministry? Each Saturday morning, led by Fr. John Calgaro, a group of us gathers outside an abortion clinic in Wood Dale, IL to pray for the protection of the unborn. We meet in front of Marytown at 6:00 AM and car pool to the clinic. If you feel called to this life saving ministry, please contact Deacon Tom Gaida for more information at tom@kolbeshrine.org or 847-367-7800 ext. 246.