Welcome to St. Peter Damian Catholic Church 109 S. Crest Avenue, Bartlett, IL. 60103 Daily Mass at 8:30 am in the Chapel Weekend Mass on Saturday at 5:00 pm and Sunday at 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 am Divine Office at 7:45 am, Rosary Prayer weekdays at 8:00 am in the Chapel First Friday & First Saturday at 8:30 am in the Chapel
We are committed to God s inspiration. By Jesus s Gospel, we serve, celebrate, learn, and share. Parish Information: Fr. Christopher Ciomek, Pastor Fr. Curtis Lambert, Priest in Residence Fr. Ron Kunkel, Weekend Associate Fr. Bob Hoffenkamp, Weekday Associate Dcn. David Sattler, Permanent Deacon Dcn. David Brezinski, Permanent Deacon Phone: (630) 837-5411 Fax: (630) 837-9424 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9AM-2PM Email: info@stpeterdamian.org Website: www.stpeterdamian.org Faith Formation Office Hours: Mon & Fri: 8:30a-3:00p, Tues: 10a-8:30p, Wed: 3p-8:30p, Thurs: CLOSED, Sat: 8a-12p Phone: (630) 830-2295 Email: faithformation@stpeterdamian.org Sacraments: Reconciliation: Saturday at 4:00pm in the Main Church, First Saturday at 8:00 am in the Chapel Baptism: The first and third Sunday of each month at 1:00pm (No baptisms during Lent) *Baptismal preparation class must be completed prior to scheduling a baptism date. Weddings: To allow time for preparation, arrangements for marriage should be made at least six months in advance. Ministry of Care: To make arrangements for the sick and homebound please contact the parish office. Anointing of the Sick: Please contact the parish office to make arrangements. Funerals: Please contact the parish office once a funeral home has been chosen. We Pray for the Sick: Evelyn Danz, Chrissy Grandinetti, Caroline Ann Innis, Rosemary Jepson, Dave Lammert, Quinn Lisak, Sandy Lovgren, Jim O Connor, Louis Rotella, Don Schams, Noel Sierra, John Smith, Frank Zalewski If there is a loved one that you would like to have added to our prayer list please contact the parish office. Names listed will remain for one month. Permission must be given from the person being prayed for. Today s Readings: First Reading -- Hannah conceived, and at the end of her term bore a son whom she called Samuel (1 Samuel 1:20-22, 24-28) or Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14. Psalm -- Blessed are they who dwell in your house, O Lord (Psalm 84) or Psalm 128. Second Reading -- See what love the Father has bestowed on us that we may be called the children of God (1 John 3:1-2, 21-24) or Colossians 3:12-21 [12-17]. Gospel -- The boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, but his parents did not know it. They found him in the temple, in the midst of the teachers (Luke 2:41-52). Readings for the Week: Monday: 1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18 Tuesday: Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 Wednesday: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28 Thursday: 1 Jn 2:29 -- 3:6; Ps 98:1, 3cd-6; Jn 1:29-34 Friday: 1 Jn 3:7-10; Ps 98:1, 7-9; Jn 1:35-42 Saturday: 1 Jn 3:11-21; Ps 100:1b-5; Jn 1:43-51 Sunday: Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12 2 Fr. Christopher Ciomek welcomes all to St. Peter Damian Roman Catholic Church
We are thrilled to welcome you and your family to celebrate the gift of life in the Eucharist and in service. Monday, December 31 8:30 am Ces Gonzales 5:00 pm Intentions for Rozanne Porter Tuesday, January 1 Wednesday, January 2 Thursday, January 3 Friday, January 4 Intentions for Margaret Odiahi Saturday, January 5 Blessings for all of God s Goodness Sunday, January 6 8:00 am Joanne Cerow 11:00 am Collette Babicz Judy Clark Masses can be said for a variety of reasons, not just in remembrance of a loved one. It is a thoughtful way to recognize a friend or a family member s special day. If you would like to request a Mass please visit or call the Parish Office. December 30, 2018 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph 3
Wedding Banns Please remember this couple in your prayers as they prepare for their marriage: Kayla Gross & Daniel Cluchey (2) and the two shall become one. Ephesians 5:31 Faith Formation Schedule for January 2019 The Faith Formation Office wishes all of our families a Holy Christmas and a Blessed New Year. The Faith Formation Office will be closed for the holiday. Please mark your calendars for class dates for January 2019. Tuesday, January 8th (4:00pm-5:30pm) Wednesday, January 9th (7:00pm-8:30pm) Saturday, January 12th (9:00am-10:30am) Tuesday, January 15th (4:00pm-5:30pm) Tuesday, January 15th (7:00 pm-8:30pm) Wednesday, January 16th (7:00pm-8:30pm) Saturday, January 19th (9:00am-10:30am) 1st Grade and 1st Communion 7th and 8th Grades 1st Grade and 1st Communion 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th Grades 5th and 6th Grades Confirmation 3rd and 4th Grades A Prayer for the Feast Day of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph God the Father, draw us into Your arms, that we might know how cherished we are as members of Your family. May out homes and our hearts be living expressions of Your desire to gather all people into Your family now and forever, Amen. 4 Thank you for supporting the youth, teens and adults of Lifelong Faith Formation
Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God *Holy day of obligation* Masses will be celebrated in the Main Church on: Monday, December 31, 2018 at 5:00 pm & Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at There will be no Children s Liturgy of the Word on December 30th. We are grateful for our volunteers and ask that you will keep them in your prayers. We will return once again starting January 6th. We wish you all a Happy and Blessed Christmas season. Parish Office Closed In observance of the New Year, the parish office will be closed on December 31st and January 1st, 2019. We will re-open January 2nd, 2019! On behalf of Fr. Chris, Fr. Curt and the staff at St. Peter Damian we would like to wish everyone a safe and glorious New Year! Goodbye 2018, Welcome 2019! Congratulations to the following families whose children were recently baptized. We welcome your newly baptized child into our parish family and we share in your joy and excitement. Your child is a gift to all of us. May God bless your family and guide us all as we journey together. Mia daughter of Marek & Anna (Czerwiec) Pulka Noah son of Marek & Anna (Czerwiec) Pulka Zofia daughter of Karol & Barbara (Kanoza) Adamczyk Shaun Patrick son of Jason & Christina (Herren) Richardson A New Year s Prayer... This New Year, help me trust in You rather than be clothed with discouragement. My desire is to follow You wholeheartedly this New Year. Let my mind be renewed, refreshed, and returned to the joy of Your salvation. May my mind focus on heavenly priorities: loving You and my neighbor. Lord, this New Year let me walk in humility, serving You, loving You, giving You glory and honor every day. Each day of this New Year may I acknowledge You in everything and for everything. I thank You for the work You do inside me by Your love, power, and might. Lord, thank You for hearing my prayer. You care intimately for me. May this New Year be truly about You May I be all about God in my actions and attitudes. From this New Year s prayer, let me not forget to listen carefully to You. Give me eyes to see and a heart to do Your will this New Year and each and every New Year to come. Amen Join a ministry and know the joy of serving Christ. 5
Liturgical Schedule for The Weekend of January 5 & 6 Saturday, January 5 There will be Bible Study on Wednesday, January 2nd after morning Mass at 9:10 am in Fellowship Hall, lower level of the Chapel and 7:00 pm in the Saint John Paul II Resource Center, lower level of the Rectory. 5:00 pm Lector/Commentator: E. Lucietto Music: K. Smutek Sunday, January 6 8:00 am Lector/Commentator: J. Furr Music: S. Kozlowski, C. Cwynar Lector/Commentator: D. Smith Music: S. Kozlowski 11:00 am Lector/Commentator: T. & A. Neihengen Music: S. Kozlowski Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. -Isaiah 40:30-31 Bulletin Submissions Submissions to the Bulletin are needed at least 10 days prior to the requested weekend. All submissions are subject to approval and alterations are at the discretion of the editor. Please contact the parish office for more information. Liturgical Schedule for Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God December 31 & January 1 Monday, December 31 5:00 pm Lector/Commentator: R. & J. Porter Music: K. Smutek Extraordinary Ministers: A. Mastrangelo, C. Bavaro, K. Danz, L. Fatima, D. Harvey, B. Koper, R. Porter Servers: Austin P., Caitlyn L., Sarah L. Tuesday, January 1 Lector/Commentator: P. Sadowski Music: K. Smutek Extraordinary Ministers: J. Sadowski, M. Buckley, S. Everham, P. Sadowski, C. Tibayan, B. Virmond, S. Virmond Servers: Mhaya B. 6 Each man should give what he has decided in his heart for God loves a cheerful giver.
Are you a registered member of the Parish? A registered member receives correspondence from the parish, such as contribution envelopes If you are not registered, please do so. Our registration process can be completed during parish office business hours (Mon Fri 9am 2pm) over the phone, by email (info@stpeterdamian.org) using an electronic parish registration form, or by mail. Please contact the parish office with any questions at (630) 837-5411 or to check if you are registered. If you would like to be contacted please complete the information below and submit it to the parish office. Name: Phone: Address: City: Email Address: If you are already registered and any of your information has changed (email address, phone number, etc.) please contact the Parish Office to have your information updated! So Many Benefits To Using Your Envelopes There are many benefits to using your envelopes once registered with the parish. Using your envelopes makes it easier for us to keep track of your donations so we can give you a statement at the end of each year. If you put a check in the collection basket and you are registered, we will record that contribution. However, this creates extra work for the volunteers who count the Sunday collection because they have to make a copy of your check, and for the office staff because they have to search for your name or envelope number in order to record your contribution. We unfortunately cannot track donations of loose cash, so any donation done this way will not count towards a tax letter. If you would like to receive envelopes and you aren t currently receiving them, please contact the parish office. PAPER RETRIEVER RECYCLING FUNDRAISING The average household trash contains about 40% recyclable paper. When you place it in our green and yellow Paper Retriever bin instead of the trash, not only do you keep it out of the landfill, you are helping us raise money for our programs. The Paper Retriever program is designed to collect only the kinds of paper that can be recycled into newsprint. Collect only these items: Newspaper Office Paper Magazines Phone Books Catalogs School Paper Direct Mail Shredded Paper in clear plas c bags These are items that should NOT be collected: Cardboard Plas cs Cereal Boxes Metals Garbage Kitchen/Bathroom paper products The Paper Retriever Recycling Bin is located in the North East corner of our parking lot by the Chapel. Just one bag of old newspapers, magazines and catalogs each month will help the environment and help us raise funds for our parish. Thank you for helping us Go Green! Have you considered belonging to our Church family? 7