Christ the Servant Catholic Church Serving God from your Heart Our Mission Christ the Servant Parish is a welcoming Catholic faith community gathered together to gratefully share and live the Eucharist, the inspiration of the Gospel, the presence of the Holy Spirit, and to follow Christ's example in service of others.
Page 2 January 20, 2019 Living Stewardship Now Pope Francis Tweet for the Week The first step in prayer is to be humble, go to the Father and say: Look at me, I am a sinner. And the Lord listens. He became what we are that He might make us what He is. - Saint Athanasius Jan. 22nd -- Day of Prayer for Legal Protection of Unborn Children will be observed throughout all dioceses of the USA through prayer for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life and of penance for the violations to the dignity of the human person committed through abortions. At masses this weekend, we join with other churches throughout the country in the celebration of God s gift of Life by observing the Sanctity of Life in prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children. Through the grace of Jesus and the prayers of the faithful, may we soon celebrate the day when every child is welcomed in life and protected by law. Bishop J. Peter Sartain, former Bishop of Joliet. Tuesday, January 22, marks the 46th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Over 6 million babies, created by God, have been eliminated by abortion over these past 46 years. We pray that our government officials have the knowledge, wisdom and courage to establish and promote laws which protect the dignity of human life from conception until natural death. The Lord is the judge of the nations. Psalm 7:9. Copyright 2011, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. From Bishop Conlon Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Please participate in the national Collection for the Church in Latin America. Last year, when Pope Francis opened registrations for World Youth Day in Panama, he said, WYD is for the courageous! Not for young people who are searching only for comfort and who withdraw whenever difficulties arise. Do you accept the challenge? You have helped young people accept the challenge to grow in faith by your ongoing support for the Collection for the Church in Latin America. Your generosity is helping the young people of the Archdiocese of Panama build relationships with one another, with their peers throughout Latin America, and with the rest of the world as they prepare for World Youth Day 2019. This is a tremendous event in the life of the Church, and these young people are now experiencing it to the fullest! You have given them the opportunity to grow as leaders and to develop missionary hearts. Please be generous in this collection. Take this opportunity to share your faith with young people in Latin America and the Caribbean. Your support will truly make a difference. Thank you and God bless you. Most Reverend R. Daniel Conlon Bishop of Joliet REDISCOVER CATHOLICISM As Catholics we are often disillusioned, questioning our faith, and filled with doubts about the Relevance of our Catholic faith. Dynamic Catholic has sent representative Andie Wolfe 17 copies of the unabridged book REDISCOVER CATHOLICISM, read by the author, Matthew Kelly. Wherein, Kelly reveals the truth and awesomeness of Catholicism. He addresses the richness of Catholic spirituality and some of the most important questions we face today both as individuals and as a church. A free copy of the audio book Rediscover Catholicism is available in the narthex. Find us (and like us!) on Facebook. www.facebook.com Type Christ the Servant Catholic Church into the search bar.
2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time WEEKLY REFLECTION: FAIR TRADE A RESPONSE TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING "A just trading system - in addition to breaking down barriers to promote growth - should enhance the life and dignity of everyone, lessen economic injustice, and help eradicate poverty." (US Bishops) Fair trade is an approach to business/development that seeks to create greater equity in the international trading system. It supports farmers and craftspeople in developing countries who are socially and economically marginalized. Why shop Fair Trade? Many products that we use regularly (coffee, rice, chocolate, flowers, clothing, and consumer electronics) are produced by impoverished individuals (especially women and children) who are victims of forced labor and human trafficking. Products fair trade certified have been researched by independent, third party investigators to ensure that workers manufacturing them receive fair wages, conditions and rights. Action: Contribute to this global movement for change by simply choosing to buy fair trade tea, coffee, chocolate and other products when you shop. Review the web site Fairtradeamerica.org. View your state s list of Fair Trade stores, and encourage local businesses to go fair trade. Invite a fair-trade speaker to meetings or events. Fundraise for organizations which help hardworking producers work their way out of poverty. Prayer: Loving God, speak to our hearts and minds. Show us the way to free the captives, provide dignity for all and save our earthly home. Provide us with the wisdom to care for each other as You care for all of us. Welcome to our parish family: Page 3 Ramon & Myrna V Barclay Dr, Bolingbrook If you have not yet registered, we welcome you too! Registration forms are available each weekend on the table in the narthex. Pick up a Welcome Folder to help introduce you to your new parish home! Over 55 Ladies Club Ladies Luncheon Out Tuesday, January 22, 2019, 1:30 PM at 2813 83rd St, Darien Call Helene P or Casey K New members welcome! ASYLUM SEEKERS AT THE BORDER NEED OUR HELP!!!! The Joliet Diocese and Immigrant Solidarity DuPage are partnering to provide goods needed by asylum seekers at the U.S. Mexico border. Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley-Humanitarian Respite Center is receiving hundreds of people a day who were recently released from ICE. Because of the high volume of arrivals they are in desperate need of donations of basic hygiene products, first aid supplies, new socks and undergarments, and shoelaces (for some reason ICE takes their shoelaces when they are detained). Here is a list of items needed: Shampoo, conditioner Soap Toothbrushes and toothpaste Lotion Deodorant Pads and tampons Diapers, wipes Baby powder Bandaids and bandages Ointments Alcohol wipes Gauze and medical tape New socks (all sizes) New underwear (all sizes) Shoelaces The Diocese is asking all parishes to collect items for the respite center until the end of January. There is a large box in the Narthex to deposit the items. Arrangements will then be made to get the collected items to Immigrant Solidarity DuPage who will transport them to the Respite Center at the border. Thank you for helping with this project.
Page 4 January 20, 2019 Religious Formation Grades 1 7 Sessions meet this Tuesday and Wednesday 8th Grade Confirmation Next Classes: Sunday Session - January 27th Wednesday Session - January 30th (Have you turned in your Saint Paper, Sacramental Info Form and Sponsor Form? If you have any make-ups due...now is the time!) We will be having a Mass Sunday, January 27th at 10:00am. The teens from Christ the Servant and St. Scholastica's S.T.O.R.M. Youth Ministry will participate in the Liturgical Ministries including Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Greeters, and Musicians. Please Join us. There will be a second collection at all three masses next weekend to support S.T.O.R.M. ministry. F.A.C.T. Group Up-Coming Events Families with Active Catholic s 6 th -8 th graders Sign-ups are available in the Narthex for these fun-filled activities! 1. Sunday, January 27 th after 10:00am Mass TEEN WORK DAY Get ready for our annual chocolate sale! Come make posters and apply our labels to CHOCOLATE BARS Stay to socialize! Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults If you simply want to know more about the Catholic Church... If you are interested in our Catholic Faith and Traditions... If you have questions about the Catholic Church... If you seeking a sacrament. Baptism..Eucharist..Confirmation If you feel that the Lord is calling you into deeper relationship... Then we invite you to join our RCIA journey. We meet Sunday mornings at 8:30am. It's not too late to join us. Contact Liz Wagner, Director of Religious Formation, for information about the RCIA Process or if you are interested in serving on the RCIA Team and sharing your faith. 630-910-0770 x103 or liz@ctswoodridge.org Please Pray for our catechumens: Brandon J & Athena R; and our candidate: Mauricio F. 2. Weekend of Feb 9/10 after all Masses Sign up to help sell the chocolate on the weekend before Valentine s Day! Protecting God s Children for Adults This program was developed to help caring and responsible adults in keeping children safe. PGCA is mandatory for all adults who work with children in the parish. All parents are encouraged to attend this program. There are sessions offered at neighboring parishes. To view a list of available opportunities, visit www.virtus.org. Select First-time Registrant > View list of sessions > Joliet IL (Diocese) Christ the Servant Religious Formation has a Facebook page! www.facebook.com/ctswoodridgerf.org "Like" us! Hotline Numbers for Help Family Shelter Service Domestic Abuse 630-469-5650 National Domestic Abuse Hotline 800-799-SAFE Illinois Adult Protective Services 866-800-1409 Will County Crisis Line 815-722-3344 Mayslake Ministries 630-852-9000 Diocese of Joliet Sexual Abuse Victim Assistance Coordinator 815-263-6467 Waterleaf Women s Center 630-701-6270
2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 5 If you/your family would like to bring up the gifts at Mass (Bread, Wine and collection basket), just let one of the "hosts" know when you come into church. (the ones handing out the music booklets) They're always looking for volunteers! Contact Corinne Hanson, 630-910-0770, or email ctsoffice@ctswoodridge.org, for information on how to get started in a liturgical ministry. Scheduling is based on your availability. When you see a name lots of times on the lists to the right, it s because we need more people like you helping out! ALTAR MIN: EXT. MINISTERS: LECTORS: HOST TEAMS: Next Weekend s MINISTERS 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Liturgical color: green) Saturday January 26 4:45 PM Anastacio M Terri M+ Karen J Steve J Mary K Rita S Barbara S Michael M Heather J Marlene B Pat S Sunday January 27 8:30 AM Tom A Cindy A+ MINISTER NEEDED MINISTER NEEDED Dan S Heather S Andrea W Barb K Marjorie C Maryrose G Marijane T Sunday January 27 10:00 AM Gayle H s Maria F D, Al/Dorothy s Respect for All Life Anti Human Trafficking Bill Becomes Law On January 9th, President Trump signed the Frederick Douglas Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Act. Introduced by Rep. Chris Smith, the law authorizes $430 million to be spent over the next 4 years to help combat sex and labor trafficking both in the U.S. and abroad. This is Smith's 5th anti-trafficking bill to become law. "In the fight to end modern day slavery, my law honors the legacy of Frederick Douglass, a former slave who became a prominent abolitionist." The law provides resources for trafficking prevention education for children; shelter, therapies, and reintegration assistance for trafficking survivors; the facilitation of trafficking-free supply chains in the U.S.; training of government and airline industry employees to identify trafficking cases; and oversight to ensure that government purchases are not employing traffickers. The bulk of allocations will go to the State Department to fund their educational and diplomatic efforts. The new legislation provides funding to the International Megan's Law, establishing country-to-country notification about convicted pedophiles. ---from Catholic News Agency (CNA) submitted by Dave A Sacramental Information RITES OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION Adults interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith, the celebration of Baptism, Eucharist and/or Confirmation are invited to contact the parish office. BAPTISM OF INFANTS Baptisms are usually celebrated on the first and third Sundays of each month (except during Lent) at 11:30 AM. A Baptism Preparation Class must be attended if you are planning your first child s baptism or if three years have passed since your last child was baptized. Call the Parish Office to register and to check whether adjustments have been made to the schedule. MARRIAGE Marriage arrangements must be made at least six months in advance by contacting the Parish Office to set the date and reserve the church. Reserve the church before you reserve the reception hall. HOLY ORDERS: Are you thinking of becoming a priest or religious? Talk with Fr. Bob or email Fr. Steven Borello at vocations@dioceseofjoliet.org. RECONCILIATION Available Saturdays from 4:00-4:30 pm (except Holy Saturday), or by appointment with Fr. Bob. PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK Please contact the parish office for a visit from a priest when sickness occurs or death is imminent for the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. To arrange for Communion to be brought to the sick/homebound members of the parish community, call Deacon Tom F. FUNERALS Arrangements for funerals are usually made in cooperation with the attending funeral home. Contact the parish office for pre-planning of funerals. Baptism Preparation Class: Thursday, February 7, 7:00-8:00 PM
Page 6 January 20, 2019 Mass Intentions for the Week We pray for the Sick TABERNACLE LIGHT Tim Teister & Joseph DeFrancesco MASS & PRAYER INTENTIONS Saturday, January 19 4:45 PM Jim Ruff, r. Darlene Januska For the Unborn People of the Parish Sunday, January 20 8:30 AM For the Unborn 10:00 AM Caterina Perricone, r. Onofria Perricone For the Unborn Thanksgiving for Ezra, David, Marisel & King June Four, r. Zenaida Cruz Monday, January 21 8:30 AM People of the Parish Tuesday, January 22 8:30 AM Hank Tajkowski, Sp. Int, r. Bernie Kestler Wednesday, January 23 8:30 AM People of the Parish Thursday, January 24 8:30 AM Jerry Christensen, Sp. Int, r. Bernie Kestler Friday, January 25 Communion Service 8:30 AM Saturday, January 26 4:45 PM John Bagley, r. Steve & Karen Jackson Sunday, January 27 8:30 AM Rino LaPaglia, r. Mom & Dad & Sister 10:00 AM Alice Maltese, r. Rosanne Maltese Hank Tajkowski, Sp. Int, r. Bernie Kestler People of the Parish To request a mass, or the Tabernacle Light, stop by or call the parish office at 630-910-0770. Bishop Conlon has issued a decree which states that only twice per week we may combine intentions of more than one person at a single mass. The stipend is $10. If you wish to donate more, you may direct the offering to another purpose. Excess donations not specifically directed will be forwarded to the Diocesan Finance Office to be used for the purpose of maintaining underfunded diocesan cemeteries. Bible Readings Jan. 20-Jan. 27 Joe Becker Sharon Bhaskar Noel Canto Casey Conway Nathaniel Eagleson Carol Engel Jill Franklin John Gardner Virginia Gebka Andrea Gould Guy Grimmelbein Tina Hansen Rita Hogan Peggy Howard Sr. Janet Hughes Dorothy Hunter Fred Huth Rayna Januska Steve Jascewsky Jeanne Jordan Rick Knuerr Ted Kozerski Sally Krueger Rachel Lawrence James Longman Joyce Maples Lucy Mathai Sophie Mastuszak Chuck Neal Gayle Newton Anthony Nowak Carol Paul Don Paul Benjamin Pe Kosh Potpourri Patricia Quinn Dennis Richardson Joel Rivera John Robinson Norbert Rojewski Dick Rosenbeck John Rossi Virginia Ryan Jim Sanders Andrew Schmith Paula Sedlacek Jason Smith Antoni Smykla Frank Tiesenga Rick Vendl Dorothy Wagner Judy Wethington Rita Wyman Ron Wyman Ray Young Joe Zapalac Names remain on this list approximately three months, unless specifically requested otherwise. To update the list, call the Parish Office at 630-910-0770 or email corinne@ctswoodridge.org. Thank you. We pray for those who Serve Emily Dome, granddaughter of Paul & Brenda Czarapata Christopher Durkovic, grandson of Joan Kurtz Avery Jackson, grandson of Steve & Karen Jackson David Jackson, son of Cathleen & Richard Jackson Ben Jalove, nephew of Chuck & Linda Jalove Joshua Plucinski, grandson of Joan Kurtz Jim Sheehan, godson of Liz Wagner Dan Ward, nephew of Sister Rosemary Ward If you have a family member serving overseas, please let us know. We will publish their names in the bulletin to remind everyone to ask for God s blessings on them, that they may return safely to their families. Let us join our prayers for peace and safety with yours. Also, please let us know when they return safely home, so that we may also rejoice with you. SUNDAY: Is 62:1-5 / 1 Cor 12:4-11 / Jn 2:1-11 MONDAY: Heb 5:1-10 / Mk 2:18-22 TUESDAY: Heb 6:10-20 / Mk 2:23-28 (alternates available) WEDNESDAY: Heb 7:1-3,15-17 / Mk 3:1-6 THURSDAY: Heb 7:25-8:6 / Mk 3:7-12 FRIDAY: Acts 22:3-16 or 9:1-22 / Mk 16:15-18 SATURDAY: 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5 / Mk 3:20-21 SUNDAY: Neh 8:2-4a,5-6,8-10 / 1 Cor 12:12-30 / Lk 1:1-4,4:14-21
2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 7 Office Hours & Staff Calendar of Events Parish Giving 8700 Havens Drive Woodridge, Illinois 60517 Phone: (630) 910-0770 Fax: (630) 910-6060 www.ctswoodridge.org Office Hours Monday Friday...9:00 AM 4:30 PM Mass Schedule Monday through Thursday...8:30 AM Friday Communion Service..8:30 AM The Rosary is recited following daily Mass. Saturday......4:45 PM Sunday...8:30 and 10:00 AM Holy Days...consult bulletin or call Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday, 4:00-4:30 or by appointment Pastoral Staff Fr. Bob Duda, Pastor Ext. 101 FrBob@ctswoodridge.org Tom Fricke, Permanent Deacon dcnfricke@ctswoodridge.org Rod Accardi, Permanent Deacon dcnaccardi@ctswoodridge.org Corinne Hanson, Bus. Mgr Ext. 102 Liz Jesse Wagner, Religious Formation Director Ext. 103 Janet Alikpala, Music Director janet@ctswoodridge.org Ext. 104 Pat Savage, Administrative Assistant Commission Chairpersons Jean Durran, Pastoral Council Elena Haas, Pastoral Council Co-Chair Jim McIlvain, Administration/Finance Denice Kraft, Christian Service Jean Durran, Parish Life Rosada Heintz, Parish Life Co-Chair Bill Ciolek, Religious Formation Sister Suzanne Lesniewski, Worship Barb Kosiek, Worship Co-Chair Sunday, January 20 8:30 am RCIA 10:00 am Children s Liturgy of the Word 11:30 am Baptism Monday, January 21 Martin Luther King Day Tuesday, January 22 4:30-6:00 pm RF Classes 6:30-7:45 pm RF Classes Wednesday, January 23 4:30-6:00 pm RF Classes 6:30-7:45 pm RF Classes Thursday, January 24 7:00 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal Friday, January 25 2nd Collection to support S.T.O.R.M. Ministry Saturday, January 26 Sunday, January 27 8:30 am RCIA 8:30 am Confirmation Class 10:00 am Children s Liturgy of the Word 10:00 am S.T.O.R.M. Mass 11:00 am Manna orders due 11:00 am FACT candy work day Upcoming Events Jan 28: Deadline for bulletin articles for Feb 3 and Feb 10 bulletins. Feb 9/10: FACT candy sale Feb 23/24: Cash 4 Food Drive Mar 6: Ash Wednesday. 8:30 am mass, 4:30 pm prayer svc, 7 pm mass In Today s second reading, St. Paul tells the Corinthians (and us) that all of our gifts are from God and that they are given, not for ourselves alone, but for the common good. But the generosity of God knows no limits the miracle at Cana reminds us that whenever we faithfully do as God asks, He can change our gifts of water into wine! NEEDED WEEKLY: 2018-2019 Parish Expenses $ 7,700.00 Debt Payment 2,900.00 Total Needed $ 10,600.00 CONTRIBUTIONS Jan 7-Jan 15: Sunday 1/13 $ 5,324.50 Sunday other forms 2,657.00 General Funds 432.00 Restricted Contributions 70.00 Debt Reduction 333.00 Total Contributed $ 8,816.50 Differential this period: Needed $ 10,600.00 Reported 8,816.50 Deficit this period: $ (1,783.50) OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS: Latin America $ 25.00 Diocesan Cemeteries 70.00 Manger $ for PADS 12.00 General Funds includes Holy Days, All Souls, mass intentions, etc. Debt to Diocese12/31/18 $328,343 Registered Households 762 Thank you for your generous support! Did you know the rats are gone, and construction will happen at a faster rate now. Please continue to use your Debt Reduction envelopes to help pay as we go. Please remember to thank our advertisers for their support.