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Our Lady of the Brook Parish Northbrook, Illinois 2 OUR LADY OF THE BROOK PARISH Parish Family Worship Center & Rectory 3700 Dundee Road Northbrook, IL 60062-2200 Website: www.olbparish.org phone: (847) 272-5686 fax: (847) 498-0899 e-mail: rectory@olbparish.org Parish Staff/Rectory (847) 272-5686 Father Thomas A. Moran, Pastor Father Robert Herne, Pastor Emeritus Deacon Peery Duderstadt Deacon Dennis McAllister Teresa DuSell, Director of Music Ministry Eva-Maria Rill, Office Manager Catherine Colleran, Administrative Assistant Amy Principi, Bulletin Editor bulletin@olbparish.org Bookkeeper/Webmaster use email above (Individual e-mail addresses are available on our website: click on contact us for a listing.) Mass Schedule Saturday Anticipated Mass - 5:00 PM Sunday Masses - 8 AM, 9:30 AM, and 11:15 AM Daily Mass - Monday through Friday - 8:30 AM Holy Day Masses - as Announced Baptisms Baptism - 1:00 PM on the second and fourth Sundays of the month. Sacraments of Reconciliation & Anointing The Sacrament of Penance is available on Saturdays at 11:00 AM until all confessions are heard or by appointment. Anointing of the Sick and Communion to the Homebound is available upon request. Weddings Marriage - Arrangements must be made a minimum of 6 months in advance. For all of these sacraments, please call the rectory office. Mass Intentions Saturday, January 18, 2014 5:00 PM Deceased members of the Bubak & Dougherty family William Scully request of Manso family Sunday, January 19, 2014 8:00 AM For All the Members of Our Lady of the Brook Parish 9:30 AM Marlese Rathslag request of Women s Club 11:15 AM Peery A. Duderstadt request of family Monday, January 20, 2014 8:30 AM Lillian Snurpus request of George Snurpus Tuesday, January 21, 2014 8:30 AM Bob Cielenski request of Noonan family Wednesday, January 22, 2014 8:30 AM Joseph Gartner request of Rill family Thursday, January 23, 2014 8:30 AM That we may follow gospel values in our words & actions Friday, January 24, 2014 8:30 AM Joseph Zerwic request of family Saturday, January 25, 2014 5:00 PM Intentions of Dr. & Mrs. Virgilio Magsino on their Anniversary Sunday, January 26, 2014 8:00 AM Fr. Kowalczyk C R request of Paul & Gerri Miller 9:30 AM For All the Members of Our Lady of the Brook Parish 11:15 AM Martin & Kathleen McAdams request of family For Those Who Have Requested Our Prayers Sidney Ament, Aaron Baqai, Shawna Beagle, Bob Cielinksi, Coleen Bokor, Elizabeth Chen, Wilfred Copa, Estelle Douglas, Anna Polus Esha, Anita Farenga, Sally Faso, Rev. Erwin Friedl, Anne Richardson Golm, Elaine Gonzalez, Barbara Gryzmala, Beth Hansen, Dottie Hudash, Brady Irwin, Milton Johnson, Sara Klimaszewski, Fr. Charlie Kouba, Barbara Mack, Todd Moser, Jane Malley, Ray and Rita Niebur, Debbie Olson, John Ormond, Patti Parker, Norman Phillips, Dolores Politano, Dorino Politano, Carolyn Price, Christine Rakow, Alexandra Salamone, Talie Schnoll, Angelo Suranno, Patricia Tingay, Victor P. Villasin, Colleen Vitu, Marion West, Evelyn Whitson, Amie Zerwic, Audrey Zywicki Pray Also For Those Born to Eternal Life Janice Ruth
Second Sunday of Ordinary Time January 19, 2014 3 Life in the rectory of a one priest parish poses an interesting set of questions and problems, and since October I have been coping with them. Most are easily taken care of, but one question that has been at the back of my mind is, What happens if something happens? Well something happened on Friday, Jan. 10. I fell, lacerated my head, and wound up in the emergency room. I was kept overnight for observation. So, what happened at the parish while I was having this adventure? OLB s Food Outreach One Shopping bag of food Per household Per month. As I was being pushed into the ambulance, someone asked me if there was anyone she could call. The parish office was already closed ( so I thought) so there was no reason to call the parish. I remembered Deacon Peery s number and told the lady to call. About two hours after the incident, while I was still in the ER, one of the nurses came in and said that I had a phone call and asked if I could take it. It was Peery, and after he commented on my inability to levitate (which was to be expected) he told me that everything was being taken care of, that I should not worry about the weekend, and that my plan for the weekend should be to rest and recover. Amy had kenneled Seti, the Dog. (Ask her how to put a 150-lb dog into a Prius. Answer: brute force.) Eva, even though out of town, was arranging for an extra priest to help cover Sunday and if none were available that one or more Communion Services would be conducted by the deacons, and Teresa would take care of opening the church and locking up on Saturday evening and Sunday. The only things not covered were Confessions on Saturday morning and opening the building for the environment committee on Saturday afternoon. Since no one on staff can hear Confessions, I wasn t worried about that (rule: don t worry about things you cannot change); and frankly, no one had remembered that the environment committee was scheduled my apologies. So that answers the question about what happens if something happens. Our staff took charge and the parish ran smoothly. My thanks to all of them for their dedication to OLB and their handling of the situation. Peace, now and always, Congratulations to the January Fishing For Cash winners. $100 Mary Kusswurm and Georgina Winters $300 Anne Tulig Three more drawings!! You still have a chance. FREE FREE FREE Parish calendars for 2014 are available in the church entrances. Please feel free to help yourself to one. Lectors & Ministers of Care Lector 2014 Workbooks and the Minister of Care Handbooks for visiting the sick are available at the back of the worship area.
Our Lady of the Brook Parish Northbrook, Illinois 4 Brook Happenings Sunday, January 19, 2014 9:10 AM Choir Warm ups Monday, January 20, 2014 Tuesday, January 21, 2014 12:10 PM Tues/Thurs Communion Svc 7:00 PM Friends of Bill (men) Wednesday, January 22, 2014 11:00 AM Staff Meeting Thursday, January 23, 2014 12:10 PM Tues/Thurs Communion Svc Friday, January 24, 2014 Saturday, January 25, 2014 11:00 AM Confessions 5:00 PM Mass 2 6 PM Women s Club set up for Chili Supper Sunday, January 26, 2014 9:10 AM Choir Warm ups 4:00 to 7:00 PM Chili Supper FORGIVENESS The only true forgiveness is that which is offered and extended even before the offender has apologized and sought it. Søren Kierkegaard Lost & Found A ladies gold earring was found recently. Clip on, with five colored stones. Call the parish office to claim it. We have lots of Lost & Found items in the back room and in the parish office! KIA car key fob, jewelry, pearl bracelet, lots of gloves, etc. www.olbparish.org Don t forget that our bulletin is available online at our parish website. It s in color, and has all the information you might have missed! Deadline is noon on the Monday before the weekend. We also have a page on Facebook, which posts updates regarding Holiday Events, photos from recent events, and more. Scan the code to the right with a smartphone to go directly to our home page. Upcoming Dates Mark your Calendars Now! Jan. 26 Women s Club Chili Supper see pg. 8 Readings for the Week of Jan. 19 Monday: 1 Sm 15:16-23; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mk 2:18-22 Tuesday: 1 Sm 16:1-13; Ps 89:20-22, 27-28; Mk 2:23-28 Wednesday: 1 Sm 17:32-33, 37, 40-51; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10; Mk 3:1-6, or any of a number of readings for the Day of Prayer Thursday: 1 Sm 18:6-9; 19:1-7; Ps 56:2-3, 9-13; Mk 3:7-12 Friday: 1 Sm 24:3-21; Ps 57:2-4, 6, 11; Mk 3:13-19 Saturday: Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Mk 16:15-18 Sunday: Is 8:23 9:3; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; 1 Cor 1:10-13, 17; Mt 4:12-23 [12-17] Stewardship of Treasure Jan. 12 2014 Month to Date Collection $ 7,266.00 $11,735.00 Goal: $10,500.00 $21,000.00 Excess/(Deficit): $ (3,234.00) $ (9,265.00) Poor Box $7.00 FSF $1205.00 Christmas Collection: $33,110 (Goal: $36,000) Arch Loan: $1800.00 Have you switched to Electronic Giving yet? Thank you for your continued support. Remember Our Lady of the Brook Parish in your will.
Second Sunday of Ordinary Time January 19, 2014 5 Bulletin Building Blocks - Second Sunday of Ordinary Time TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION The symbols and actions of baptism evolved around the experience of adults dying to old patterns of life and rising from the waters of baptism as new creations. As for newborn babies, at first it was desired to wait until the following Easter, when they could be baptized, anointed with chrism, and given a taste of the Eucharist in association with adults. The Church was always willing to baptize adults in emergency situations outside the Easter timetable, and in time, since infancy itself was a life-threatening situation, the baptism of babies became commonplace. As with the emergency adult baptisms, it was required that parents bring the child, as soon as health was recovered, to the bishop for the full menu of sacraments. The very real fear of death for infants thus created a situation in which the three sacraments drifted apart from each other, and away from their original, adult celebration at Easter. Today, at last, we know a great deal about how our practices evolved. This knowledge is reshaping how we celebrate Easter, how we receive adult faith, and how we structure the faith journey of children. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. SAT. 5 pm Sun. 8:00 am Sun. 9:30 am Sun. 11:15 am Lector Sal Manso Dee Phillips Diane Spanier Marti Sullivan Ministers of Communion Altar Servers Ministry Schedule: January 25 & 26, 2014 Mary Beth Manso Marian Steinwandtner John Marmet Georgina Winters Michael Nees Kathy Carroll Sal Manso Dcn Duderstadt Heidi Mullejans Ginny Hartzer Mary Vollkommer Charlie Mann Dcn Duderstadt Kitty McCabe Peg Kritek Jane Marmet Joanie Sosinski Dcn McAllister Anne Tulig Kevin Byrne Nolan Whalen Leo Mayer Anna Di Filippo Tom Haynes Lettie Bratta Dcn McAllister Medy Newman Sacristan Linen Sacristan Collection for the Church in Latin America Today we take up a collection for the Church in Latin America. Your gift to the collection will fund catechesis, youth ministry programs and seminarian education in Latin America and the Caribbean. One participant in the catechetical training, Andrea, said that the experience was informative and enriching the catechists were able to meet each other and share their diverse experiences. The support you give to day will fund formation programs and provide opportunities for years to come. Please support the church in Latin America and the Caribbean and be generous in today s collection. Carla Milazzo Mary Ann Drogos Summer Camp for Girls WeHaKee Camp for Girls invites interested families to our OPEN HOUSES Jan. 25th/Dominican University, River Forest 3-5pm & Jan. 26th/Sheraton Northbrook 12-2pm. Camp WeHaKee - a ministry of the Sinsinawa Dominicans since 1923 - is a camp community immersed in faith, tradition and values. Located in the beautiful lake country of northwest Wisconsin, it offers an exploratory experience in a safe, fun and supportive atmosphere. Swimming, boating, horseback riding, gymnastics, pottery, water skiing - nearly 40 activities help girls become strong, independent young women. Contact directors Maggie & Bob Braun at 1-800- 582-2267 or Info@WeHaKeeCampforGirls.com for details. Or visit us virtually at www.wehakeecampforgirls.com. Oh we offer Family Camp & Mother/Daughter Camp, too! If you need more information about our ministry and program as well as the Sinsinawa Dominicans, please visit our respective websites at www.wehakeecampforgirls.com and www.sinsinawa.org. If you have any questions, please contact us at any time.
Our Lady of the Brook Parish Northbrook, Illinois 6 Adult Faith Formation Be proud of your Catholic faith. Find ways to learn and grow in understanding of our history and the teachings of the Church. Participate in adult formation in your parish and share all that you learn with others (Catholics Come Home Chicago) Winter Ordinary Time (January February) Our Sunday Scripture reflection Who Do You Say that I Am? led by Dcn Dennis McAllister will continue on the first and second Sundays of the month in the rectory conference room following the 9:30 Mass. We are offering an interfaith study of the Book of Esther from the Old Testament with Shir Hadash at their new synagogue located in Wheeling at 200 Dundee Rd. across from St. Joseph the Worker. These sessions will be led by Rabbi Eitan and Dcn Peery on Tuesday mornings at 9:30AM for an hour or so (a change from our regular Thursday day and time). Sessions are on the Tuesdays of January (except 1/21 and 1/28) and February. Registration forms are available in the racks at the entrances to the church and on our website. Adult Confirmation Preparation We will be hosting a nine week sequence of sessions beginning February 4 to prepare adults who have not been confirmed to receive the Sacrament on Monday, May 5, at Holy Name Cathedral. The sessions will meet at 7:00PM at the in the rectory for an hour-and-a-half. Contact us at adultconfirmation@olbparish.org. Lent-Easter Season It s not too soon to say our parish Silent Retreat out at Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House is scheduled for April 11-13 (Palm Sunday weekend). This weekend will be a mixed group of men and with women, but this does not mean it has to be a couples retreat. Our Greatest Gifts Speakers Series We are considering the possibility of Saturday morning of reflection following Mass one for men and the other for women during the Lenten Season with a speaker. This would be part of the 45 th Anniversary Speakers Series. Hopefully these opportunities will give you a rich cross section of possibilities for renewing and deepening your faith throughout the year. Dcn Peery Many thanks to all who have been supporting the New Life (Women's Shelter). The Women's Club supplied the women and children with a Christmas meal and warm clothing in December. We also continue to collect laundry detergent, hygiene products and warm twin size blankets. If you can help, please leave your donations by the white basket under the coat rack at the North Entrance. Deliveries are made every Tuesday a.m. by volunteers from the Bread Brigade. A special thanks to the wonderful "Knit Wits" who made some warm hats and mittens for the women and children. They sent this poem as a thank you: The staff and residents at the Women's Shelter Dear Hands of Love Lady: Thank you for the hat and gloves, Made with love to keep me warm. Your gift makes me smile Every time the wind blows. My head and hands are warm because of the gift of Hands of Love Lady. Thank you so very much, your hands are a blessing to all that wear hats and gloves made with love.
Second Sunday of Ordinary Time January 19, 2014 7 Religious Education & Youth Ministry Children s Liturgy of the Word Children s Liturgy of the Word is offered at the 9:30 AM Mass through June. This program is for children age 3 through grade 5. Liturgy of the Word for Children is an opportunity for families to attend Mass together, with children dismissed during the Liturgy of the Word to experience and learn about the readings with a community of other young people. or Wednesday, January 22 nd. There is Jr. High Inten- RELIGIOUS ED NEWS There are no Rel Ed classes Monday, January 20 th sive next Sunday, January 26 th. SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION Reconciliation This Tuesday, January 21 st at 7:00pm in church/church basement hall there is a Reconciliation Parent / Child Meeting for all 4 th graders and their parents. Please plan to attend. Tuesday, January 28 th at 7:00pm in church there is a the Reconciliation Service for all 3 rd graders and their families. This service reinforces the healing nature of this holy sacrament and we hope all third grade students and family will be in attendance. There is First Reconciliation for all second graders, Tuesday, February 4th at 7:00pm in church. The first communicant and a parent are to attend this simple service initiating the children into this blessed sacrament of forgiveness. Auto Show First Look: Friday, February 7 Zoom on over to First Look for Charity the exclusive preview night of the Chicago Auto Show taking place at McCormick Place in Chicago. Catholic Charities pre-event reception with Monsignor Michael M. Boland begins at 5:30 p.m. In our private suite, enjoy cocktails, gourmet food, musical entertainment, a silent auction & raffle for a 40 Flat Screen TV, and coat check. A special appearance will be made by Lauren Petty of NBC5 Chicago. Proceeds benefit our Maternity and Adoption programs and our Neighbors in Need Fund. Tickets are $250 per person. Be sure to select Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago when purchasing your ticket. The Auto Show floor opens from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Enjoy live entertainment by 16 Candles, an 80 s Tribute Band, cocktails, hors d oeuvres, an all-access pass to the premier display of vehicles and a chance to win a 2014 Toyota Highlander or 2014 Toyota Corolla. Winners must be present at drawing. PLEASE NOTE: Tuxedo attire is mandatory. For questions or to make your reservation, contact Hillary Fash, Event Coordinator, at (312) 948-6797 or hfash@catholiccharities.net or online at www.catholiccharities.net/firstlook. Poverty Awareness Month What does it mean to be living in poverty in America today? It s feeling that normal daily challenges are magnified one hundred times more because low-income persons are much more powerless because of the structures that oppress them. Help empower the poor during Poverty Awareness Month by taking part in the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD). CCHD funds organizations like Northwest Side Housing Center who have helped organize the Montclare Senior Residences where their victories have improved living conditions and increased safety for over 300 low-income seniors. To contribute, meet our grantees and hear their stories, visit chicagopeaceandjustice.org/poverty. Amid so much darkness, we need to see the light of hope and to be men and women who bring hope to others (Pope Francis). SACRED CONCERT St. Odilo Church in Berwyn, IL presents: "The Music of the Mass." Featuring the Salt Creek Chamber Orchestra and the Saint Odilo Festival Choir, the concert will include settings of the Mass by Schubert, Vivaldi, Rheinberger, Brahms, Mozart, Byrd, Haydn, and Bach, as well as a performance of Beethoven Symphony #1 in C major. The concert is on Sunday, January 26, at 3:00PM. St. Odilo Church is located on the corner of East Ave. and 23rd Street in Berwyn. Tickets are $10, and can be purchased online at saintodilo.org. For more information, visit our website, call 708-484-2161, or email rau@saintodilo.org.
Our Lady of the Brook Parish Northbrook, Illinois 8 Homemade Chili Supper Sunday, January 26, 2014 4:00-7:00 PM in the Social Area Sponsored by Our Lady of the Brook Women s Club $ 5.00 per person ($7.00 at the door) $20.00 per family ($25.00 at the door)