St. Jude the Apostle Church South Holland, IL Established 1957 Rev. Ignatius I. Anaele Pastor Rev. John J. Powers Pastor Emeritus Herbert Drazba Deacon Mel Stasinski Deacon Timothy Springer Deacon Linda Morgridge Business Manager Shawn Perkins Music Minister Marsha Johnson Coordinator of Religious Education Kenneth Ziolkowski Parish Finance Council Chair John Turton Parish Pastoral Council Chair 880 E. 154th St., South Holland, IL 60473 Rectory Office Phone: 708 333-3550 Fax: 708 339-3336 Children s Religious Education: 708 225-1180 Email: ApostlJude@aol.com Website: www.stjudetheapostle.org Weekend Masses: Saturday 4:00 PM Sunday 8:00, 10:00, 11:30 AM Weekday Masses: Monday thru Friday 8:30 AM Holy Day Masses: Vigil 7:00 PM Holy Day 8:30 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 3:15 to 3:45 PM Baptisms: Arrangements must be made in advance for catechesis and reception of the sacrament. All families must be registered parishioners. Contact the Rectory office at 708 333-3550. CHRIST OUR SAVIOR CATHOLIC SCHOOL Executive Pastor - Rev. Ignatius I. Anaele Principal - Mrs. Karen Brodzik 708-333-8173 www.christoursaviorcatholicschool.org MISSION STATEMENT We, the family of faith of St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church in South Holland, nourished by the Word of God and Sacraments commit ourselves to know, love, live, and celebrate Jesus the Christ.
Page Two December 11, 2016 MASS INTENTIONS Sat., Dec. 10 4:00 PM David J. Rozewicki Requested by M/M Thomas Minota & Family Rose Rogala Requested by Maria DeRosa-Bellachen Sun., Dec. 11 8:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:30 AM Ruth Ziolkowski Requested Karen Fleszewski Leon Paruszkiewicz Requested by Frank & Karen Post Max Demps Requested by Family Isadore Unton Requested by Latos Family Mon., Dec. 12 8:30 AM James T. Lungaro Requested by Genoa Council Knights of Columbus #1659 Tues., Dec. 13 8:30 AM Jane Nowacki Requested by Thelma Lorenc Wed., Dec. 14 8:30 AM Robert Elliott Requested by Chester & Pat Sniegocki Al Lorenc Requested by Wife Thur., Dec. 15 8:30 AM Albert Lorenc Requested by Family Fri., Dec. 16 8:30 AM Mary Blindauer Requested by Jean & James Peterson Sat., Dec. 17 4:00 PM Jenny & James Batzek & Gregory Zurek Requested by Batzek Family Leona Matczak ( 1st Anniversary) Requested by Matczak Family Sun., Dec. 18 8:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:30 AM 12-4-16 12-6-15 $5,888.05 $6,467.00 Fiscal Year to Date: $124,298.73 $124,697.37 We appreciate your support of the parish. Jeff Jensen Requested by Mary Simms Phyllis Foresta, James Foresta & Joe Horvath Requested by Carmen Foresta Mark Marczak, Nancy Winiecki & Stanley Marczak Requested by Family O Connor & Quinlan Families Requested by Eileen Whittle Robert Elliott Requested by Don & Liz Tiffany The wine used at the Eucharist for the month of DECEMBER is in memory of Jenny Batzek, James T. Batzek & Gregory Zurek Donated by the Batzek Family. We thank them for their generosity. St. Jude Parish Calendar WEEKDAYS MON FRI 8:00 AM Rosary 8:30 AM Mass 9:00 AM Divine Mercy Chaplet Monday - December 12, 2016 Church Cleaning after Mass Religious Education 6:00 PM Knights of Columbus 7:00 PM Tuesday - December 13, 2016 Choir Practice 7:00 PM Wednesday - December 14, 2016 Bible Study 7:00 PM Friday - December 16, 2016 Advent Reconciliation - 11:30 AM Saturday - December 17, 2016 Reconciliation 3:15 3:45 PM Mass 4:00 PM Media Center Sunday - December 18, 2016 Masses at 8:00, 10:00, 11:30 AM Media Center Monday - December 19, 2016 Church Cleaning after Mass Christmas Decorating 9:15 AM Religious Education Reconciliation 6:15 PM Tuesday - December 20, 2016 Choir Practice 7:00 PM Wednesday - December 21, 2016 Bible Study 7:00 PM Saturday - December 24, 2016 Masses 4:00, 10:30 PM Sunday - December 25, 2016 Masses at 8:00, 10:00, 11:30 AM Why Do Catholics Go To Reconciliation Quotes from Pope Francis Confession "is going to praise God, because I -- the sinner -- have been saved by him," who always waits and always forgives "with tenderness." The sincere and humble admission of one's weaknesses, of having "a sliver of Satan in my flesh," shows that the power of salvation comes from God, not oneself "But if a person, whether a layperson, priest or sister, goes to confession and converts, the Lord forgives. And when the Lord forgives, he forgets. This is important. Confession is an encounter with Jesus whose "mercy motivates us to do better." www.catholicreview.org The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be held on Friday December 16th at 11:30 A.M. and with Religious Education class on Monday December 19th at 6:15 P.M. All are invited to attend either service. DATE/MASS LECTORS EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS ALTAR SERVERS Saturday Dec. 17 4:00 PM Zenovia Evans Frank Gruger, Annette Mauro Jo Ann Ziemkowski, Mark Ziemkowski Nick Ziemkowski Sunday Dec. 18 8:00 AM Sylvia Stasinski Roy Pradelski, Veronica Pradelski Carol Wojciechowski, Dan Wojciechowski Kelsey Engel, Osamagbe Ogbodu Sunday Dec. 18 10:00 AM Gerald Edeh Audrey Mitchell, Catherine Byrd John Turton, Mary Turton Jude & Onyekachi Azubuike Sunday Dec. 18 11:30 AM Bersal Ordillano Michele Brown, Angie Miles Kaletha Seay, Samira Soudre Nnedi & Nneayo Okabuonye
December 11, 2016 Page Three Third Sunday of Advent Today is Gaudete Sunday, which means "rejoice." For three weeks now we have been preparing for Christmas and, one hopes, enjoying some peace to pray and anticipate the coming of the Lord, not just as a baby two thousand years ago, but also in the end-times, the parousia, when the Lord will come again in glory. This is the Sunday when the rejoicing begins. Advent, unlike Lent, is not a penitential time, but a time of waiting and anticipation for the fulfillment of God's promises. "[We] will see the glory of the LORD, / the splendor of our God" (Isaiah 35:2). So, "Be patient, brothers and sisters, until the coming of the Lord... Make your hearts firm, because the coming of the Lord is at hand" (James 5:7, 8). THE ONE WHO IS TO COME John the Baptist, wanting to confirm that Jesus is the Christ, sends his disciples to inquire about him. Jesus responds, echoing the words of the prophet Isaiah, "Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind regain their sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have the good news proclaimed to them" (Matthew 11:4-5). By this reply, Jesus knows that John will recognize that he is the Messiah, the one who is to come, and rejoice. MORE THAN A PROPHET Jesus then turns to the crowds, and teaches them, and us, about John the Baptist. John must have been quite a sight, and quite a forceful preacher. He drew great crowds, including Pharisees and Sadducees, who came out to see and hear him, and many were baptized. John has spent years baptizing with a baptism of repentance in preparation for the One who is to come. Jesus in turn pays tribute to his kinsman, and at the same time reveals his own mission as the Anointed, the One who will come to bring salvation to all who believe. He praises John, and reveals that John is the prophet who has come to proclaim the coming of the Reign of God in Christ. Jesus says, "This is the one about whom it is written, / Behold, I am sending my messenger ahead of you; / he will prepare your way before you" (Matthew 11:10). So, as James tells us in the second reading, we must not complain about one another so that we will not be judged in those final days. We can rejoice in the coming of the Reign of God. We must be patient. We celebrate Christmas not only as the secular holiday with Santa and the reindeer, the Christmas tree, the gifts, the parties, and all the glitz, but as the Incarnation and the joyful coming of the Lord our God. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
Page Four December 11, 2016 The St. Jude Holy Name Society would like to thank all of our 2016 Thanksgiving Basket Volunteers for their time, talents, and treasures! Steven Anderson, Jerrie Claire Bond, Bobbie Brown, Michele Brown, Rich Carlson, Mike Dezics, Mark Ferris, Bill Hearne, Mary Jo Loggins, Thelma Lorenc, Shirley Matlock, Orie Matyasik, Harry Morris, Diane & Jim Ostarello, Diane Pearson, Millie Williams Reid, Joanne & Tom Ruvoli, Pinkie & Jay Scarborough, Mary Simms, Valerie Ziemkowski, Jim Janusz and St. Jude Church Staff Sponsors: Walt s Food Center, Fairway Finer Foods, Knights of Columbus Genoa Council 1659, i Franchise Group, St. Jude Food Pantry, St. Jude Women s Club, Smits Funeral Homes, Thornridge Funeral Homes, & The Mauro Family Thank you to all those who participated in this year s giving tree. Because of your generosity deserving children will be blessed by your kindness. Join us for Hospitality in McMahon Hall after all the Sunday Masses. Fellowship with your church family. $plit the Pot tickets will be sold in the lobby. Tickets are $1 each or 6 tickets for $5. There will be a youth group meeting today. Teens from Holy Ghost, St. Jude the Apostle and St. Mary Queen of Apostles in Grades 8 12 will meet from 12:30 to 2 P.M. at St. Jude. All are invited for fun-filled, faith building and service oriented activities. This month remember to bring your donations of hats, gloves and coats for Catholic Charities. Items can be placed in the lobby of Church. The Holy Name Society is selling 1 lb. boxes of Georgia Deluxe Mixed Nuts for $14. Nuts are available at the Rectory office weekdays between 10 AM and 4 PM. and will be sold in the Church lobby on Sat., Dec. 17th & Sun., Dec. 18th. Enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast and take a picture with Santa on Sunday, Dec. 18th from 8AM 1PM at Father Feller Hall at Holy Ghost Church 700 E. 170th St. South Holland. Please sign up in the back of church. Tickets - $6 Adults $3 Children Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Pinta Neri Council #1846 and Toys for Tots Volunteers are needed to decorate for the Christmas season. If you are available please meet in Church at 9:15 AM on Monday December 19th after the morning Mass. We are also in need of a couple of people who are able to lift heavy objects. OPLATKI is available for purchase for a $2 donation in Church or Rectory office weekdays from 10 AM to 4 PM. SHEDSOMELIGHT Christ Our Savior Catholic School The theme of our Advent season is You are the Light of the World. Our eighth grade students shed some light on what they will do during Advent as they await the coming of Jesus at Christmas time. The students answered the following question: What will you do to shine your light? **I will share and honor God s word. **I will show love to people despite the fact that they are being rude. **I will help my sister with my little niece. **I will make a difference by helping those in need and care for family members who need it most. **I will spread kindness to everyone. **I will talk to someone who needs cheering up. **I will be a role model for others to look up to. **I will help my friends, teachers and family. **I will try to make people smile or laugh when they are sad. **I will shine through dark times and stay positive through my life. **I will be kind, helpful and caring. **I will teach others how strong God s love is for us. Jesus said, Let the little children come to me. How are you being the Light during this season of Advent? In Christ s Love, Karen Brodzik Principal
December 11, 2016 TODAY'S READINGS First Reading -- The barren deserts will rejoice and flower. Tired bodies will receive strength. Aching hearts will be made glad (Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10). Psalm -- Lord, come and save us (Psalm 146). Second Reading -- Be patient, for the coming of the Lord is as sure as the rain (James 5:7-10). Gospel -- Tell of what you hear and see: The blind regain their vision, the crippled their movement, the deaf their hearing (Matthew 11:2-11). READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Zec 2:14-17 Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lk 1:26-38 Tuesday: Zep 3:1-2, 9-13; Ps 34:2-3, 6-7, 17-19, 23; Mt 21:28-32 Wednesday: Is 45: 6b-8, 18, 21b-25; Ps 85:9-14; Lk 7:18b-23 Thursday: Is 54:1-10; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-12a, 13b; Lk 7:24-30 Friday: Is 56:1-3a, 6-8; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 7-8; Jn 5:33-36 Saturday: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:1-4ab, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17 Sunday: Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-6; Rom 1:1-7; Mt 1:18-24 Page Five Old Testament prophets were not very popular. Most were killed or exiled because they challenged people to follow God's commands. John the Baptist suffered the same way. So what kept the prophets going? First of all, the prophets had faith in God. They believed that God spoke through them, that God would protect them and support them. Second, they had patience. They kept going when people rejected their preaching. Some prophets had to be patient with their own weaknesses. The third gift of the prophets was hope, hope that by keeping God's commands, God's people would be renewed, along with all of creation. Our first reading is an example of such hope, with its descriptions of deserts becoming gardens and the sick and disabled being healed and strengthened. So what do we learn from those prophets? First, we need to keep our faith in God strong. If you go to church once a week, the bare minimum, it would be like exercising only once a week and thinking that will keep you in shape. Second, we need patience, and not just with our kids. We need to be patient with ourselves and with God. Some people stop going to church because they don't see any spiritual growth in themselves. So be patient; don't expect to become a saint right away. Finally, the reading from Isaiah gives us hope that God will open our eyes of faith, clear our ears to hear God's word (Isaiah 35:5), and "meet him with joy and gladness" (Isaiah 35:10). Tom Schmidt, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co. Amount Pledged $610,530 Amount Received $158,459 (as of 11-15-16) Thank you to all those who have so generously given to the To Teach Who Christ Is campaign. Please continue to support this worthy endeavor that helps to support our local parish. We are grateful for all that you do to support our parish. LOVE GROWS HERE
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