St. Mary Immaculate Parish S. Rt. 59 Plainfield IL Parish Office School Office Religious Ed. Office Youth Ministry Office

St. Mary Immaculate Parish 15629 S. Rt. 59 Plainfield IL 60544-2695 Parish Office School Office Religious Ed. Office Youth Ministry Office 815-436-2651 815-436-3953 815-436-4501 815-436-2350 Website: www.smip.org Standard Mass Times For Holy Day or civic holiday Mass time changes, please check the bulletin or call the Parish Office. Weekend Masses Saturday 4:00 PM Sunday - (Church) 7:30 AM 9:00 AM 10:45 AM 12:15 PM 6:00 PM Sunday - (Cana Hall) 9:01 AM Spanish Masses Saturday - (Church) Sunday - (Cana Hall) Polish Masses Sunday - (Cana Hall) Weekday Masses Monday - Saturday Sacrament of Reconciliation English Saturday Sunday Spanish Saturday Polish Sunday 5:30 PM 12:15 PM 10:30 AM 7:30 AM Begins at 2:00 PM 8:30-10:30 AM 4:00-5:15 PM 10:00 AM Or by appointment with the priests. Chapel Hours Continuous exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament from Sunday 7:00 PM through Friday 9:00 PM except on First Fridays when exposition continues overnight to Saturday 7:00 AM. Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 15, 2015

What s Inside Communications from the Bishop... 3 Reflections from Fr. David... 4 Our Family in Faith... 5-11 Family Pizza Night Steve Angrisano in Concert Called & Gifted Workshop Recurring Meetings Prayer Cross In Memoriam 2015 Friday Fish Fry Ladies Auxiliary Call for Desserts Lenten Regulations Part-Time Custodian Position Available Manna Spirit and Truth SMI Catholic Moms Group Parish Pilgrimage SMI Volunteer Appreciation Dinner Olivewood Art from the Holy Land 2015 SMIP Greeters Ministry News Spaghetti Dinner Thank You St. Patrick s Day Party 2015 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal Liturgy & Worship... 12-15 Ash Wednesday, Holy Week & Easter Schedules Liturgical Minister Schedule Weekly Schedules Music Schedule Training for Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist Confessions and Stations of the Cross Healing Prayer Service Easter Sign Up Book Parish Outreach in Challenging Times... 15 Employment Ministry Evangelization and Communication... 15 Catholics Returning Home Fellowship and Social Events... 16 Seniors Pizza Party & Meeting Family Life... 16 Marriage Encounter Sacredness of Life... 16 Baby Bottles of Life Men & Women... 16-17 Knights of Columbus Intercessions for Life Word of Life/Palabra de Vida Christian Service & Pastoral Care... 17 Military Ministry Food Pantry Needs Daybreak Update Education & Formation... 18 Confirmation Corner Bishop Blanchette Scholarship Award Life Teen Upcoming Spring Events Diversity & Unity... 18-19 Hispanic Ministry Events Diocesan News... 19 Here I Am Lord Vocations and Discipleship Conference Weekly Calendar... 20 Contact Information... 21 Mass Intentions Monday February 16, 2015 7:30 a.m. Don Schuringa Jr. (Anderson Family) Tuesday February 17, 2015 7:30 a.m. Marion Connell (Fred & Arlene Kunst) Wednesday February 18, 2015 Ash Wednesday 7:30 a.m. Sid Madura (Norman & Donna Wasz) 8:45 a.m. School Mass Kathleen Ohlinger (O Leary Family) 12:00 p.m. Diane Tewes (Mike & Pat Young) 5:45 p.m. Polish (Cana) Michniewicz Family 7:00 p.m. English Harriet Komer (Daughter) 7:30 p.m. Spanish (Gym) Federico Rivera & Paola Navarro (Maria Navarro) Thursday February 19, 2015 7:30 a.m. Esmeraldo Garong (Rey Family) Friday February 20, 2015 7:30 a.m. John R. Bates (Norma Perucca) Saturday February 21, 2015 7:30 a.m. Mary Zanella First Anniversary (Reidy Family) 4:00 p.m. Frank Gancarz (Marie Fortin) 5:30 p.m. (Spanish) Jorge Dominguez (Lorena Ortiz) Sunday February 22, 2015 7:30 a.m. Jeffry Schwab Birthday Remembrance (Family) 9:00 a.m. Edward & Catherine Selke (Warren & Rose Marie Selke) 9:01 a.m. (Cana) Lisa & Patrick Stockdale Living Intention (Bill & Anita Scheer) 10:30 a.m. (Polish Cana) Families Komorowski & Stachura 10:45 a.m. Thomas Landich In Remembrance (Vicki Martin & Family) 12:15 p.m. Tony Plocek (Joan Murray) 12:15 p.m. (Spanish-Cana) Evaristo Ruiz (Family Ruiz) 6:00 p.m. Chuck Elbers (O Leary Family) Offerings Weekly Offering February 7/8 $43,888 Readings for the Week Sunday Lv 13:1-2, 44-46; Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11; 1 Cor 10:31-11:1; Mk 1:40-45 Monday Gn 4:1-15, 25; Ps 50:1, 8, 16bc-17, 20-21; Mk 8:11-13 Tuesday Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10; Ps 29:1a, 2, 3ac-4, 3b, 9c-10; Mk 8:14-21 Wednesday Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-6ab, 12-14, 17; 2 Cor 5:20 -- 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 9:22-25 Friday Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15 Saturday Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-6; Lk 5:27-32 Sunday Gn 9:8-15; Ps 25:4-9; 1 Pt 3:18-22; Mk 1:12-15 Page 2 One Family in Faith Making Christ Known February 15, 2015

Communications from the Bishop Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, On Ash Wednesday, February 18, our diocese will take up the Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe. The collection offers a way for Catholics in the United States to stand in solidarity with those who experience the ongoing effects of living under difficult circumstances across the globe. Grants funded by this collection support pastoral projects, scholarships, and Catholic organizations working in areas formerly under Soviet control. The bishops and people of these regions still face enormous challenges in restoring church structures and in rebuilding the cultural and spiritual life of the community, tasks that are often complicated by a lack of religious freedom. One funded group, a Czech association for women and children and the protection of unborn life (Obcanske sdruzeni ONZ pomoc a poradenstvi pro zeny a divky), has worked for 23 years to reduce the rate of abortions in the Czech Republic. When the association opened its doors in 1990 after the Velvet Revolution, half of all pregnancies in the country ended in abortion. Through innovative counseling and support programs at six regional centers for women in difficult situations, the association has played a major role in reducing the abortion rate from 50 percent down to 20 percent. The centers work to protect the human dignity of both mothers and children, advocating for the right to life of the unborn. Recently, the association experienced a crisis when the Czech government withdrew operational support for its programs. The Subcommittee on the Church in Central and Eastern Europe provided a critical bridge grant that allowed the association to continue its operations while searching for a permanent funding solution. In 2014, the Czech Bishops Conference announced that it would fund the association's operating expenses from its own budget, thereby guaranteeing the future of the association and its crucial work. In order for projects like this one to continue, the collection needs your help. Please be generous. Your donation will continue to restore and build the future of the Church in Central and Eastern Europe. Thank you and God bless you. Sincerely yours in Christ, Queridos hermanos y hermanas en Cristo, Durante el próximo miércoles de ceniza, nuestra diócesis llevará a cabo la Colecta Para la Iglesia en Europa Central y del Este. Esta colecta es una opción para que católicos en los Estados Unidos se solidaricen con aquellos que sufren los efectos de vivir bajo difíciles circunstancias alrededor del mundo. Fondos de esta colecta apoyan proyectos pastorales, becas estudiantiles y organizaciones católicas que trabajan en áreas que estaban bajo el control soviético. El obispo y las personas en estas regiones aun enfrentan retos muy grandes para reconstruir iglesias y la vida espiritual y cultural de la comunidad, tareas que se complican por la falta de libertad de culto. Un grupo apoyado por esta colecta es una asociación Checa que apoya a mujeres, niños y la protección de los nonacidos (Obcanske sdruzeni ONZ-promoc a poradenstvi pro zeny a divky), ha trabajado por 23 años por reducir la tasa de abortos en la Republica Checa. Cuando la asociación comenzó en el año 1990 después de la Revolución Velvet, la mitad de los embarazos en el país terminaban en aborto. Esta asociación ha jugado un papel muy importante en reducir la tasa de abortos de un 50 por ciento a un 20 por ciento, esto se ha logrado a través de consejería y programas de apoyo para mujeres en situaciones difíciles. Los centros trabajan para proteger la dignidad humana de las madres y los bebes, al abogar por los derechos de vida de los nonacidos. Recientemente, la asociación experimentó una crisis, cuando el gobierno Checo retiró su apoyo a los programas operacionales. El Subcomité en la iglesia de Europa Central y del Este pudo proveer fondos que les permitió seguir operando, mientras buscaban por una solución permanente. En el año 2014, la Conferencia de obispos Checos anunció que apoyaría a la asociación de sus propios fondos, de esta manera garantiza el futuro de la asociación y su trabajo crucial. En orden para que proyectos como este continúen, la colecta necesita su ayuda. Por favor sea generoso. Su donación ayudará a reconstruir y crear el futuro de la iglesia en Europa central y del Este. Gracias y que Dios le Bendiga. Sinceramente suyo en Cristo, Most Reverend R. Daniel Conlon Bishop of Joliet Monseñor R. Daniel Conlon Obispo de Joliet February 15, 2015 One Family in Faith Making Christ Known Page 3

Reflections from Fr. David Our brothers and sisters in the traditions of Eastern Orthodox Christianity refer to the time before Holy Week and Easter as Great Lent a much more structured time in the life of those Churches and their adherents than we retain in the Western Church. In the Eastern Church, there are many prescribed practices: the daily liturgies and prayers change and there is a great emphasis on fasting, prayer and reading the scriptures. Interestingly, while we in the Western Church eliminate the word Alleluia from our prayers, hymns and rituals during Lent, in the Eastern Church the use of this word dramatically increases during Lent: for the individual believer, the Lenten disciplines of fasting and prayer are meant to be a joy rather than a drudgery! And the spiritual growth that is meant to occur during this season cannot be realized without the help and grace of God, in the presence of which we cannot but shout: Alleluia! So, ok...moving beyond this interesting information, Lent begins this week for us! How can we Catholic Christians here at St. Mary Immaculate Parish have a great Lent? Lent is not really meant to be a somber time but rather a time of intentional activity designed both to draw us closer to the Lord as well as prepare us for the profound celebrations of the Paschal Mystery : the death and Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Here are some suggestions for a great Lent : + Don t forget our Annual Parish Pizza Night on Fat Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday. It is hosted by the Men s Club and is a VERY inexpensive pizza dinner for families and individuals. We serve pizza from many, many surrounding pizza restaurants. + Ash Wednesday: this day brings more people to Church than Christmas or Easter. It is a great way to take our first step in our Lenten journey with the Lord. + The Sacrament of Reconciliation: while we often give up things for Lent, one of the most important things to give up at any time is our pride (whatever excuses we use to convince ourselves that we don t have to go to Confession) and our own comfort level with our sins (the excuses we use to convince ourselves that our faults and faithless failings don t really matter that much). During Lent, the Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered every Friday evening (English, Spanish and Polish!), Saturday afternoon, Sunday morning (God bless you, Fr. Gerold) and, if you require, by private appointment. There is also a parish Ways to have a Great Lent Reconciliation service at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 25 and a Reconciliation Service starting at 2:00 p.m. on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 12. + Friday evening Fish Fry dinners served by the Knights of Columbus: this wonderful St. Mary s tradition is a way of enjoying great food, great fellowship and following our required Lenten fast of meatless Fridays. + Reading the Bible: how about joining one of our ongoing parish Bible studies? + Spending time with the Lord: there is no better place for prayer, peace and consolation than our Adoration Chapel, located in the North Wing of the church building. It is open from Sundays after the 6:00 p.m. Mass until Friday evening at about 9:00 p.m. During that time, the chapel is open 24 hours a day. Spend time with Jesus!! + Doing works of mercy: there is no better way to connect our lives with something greater than ourselves than to do something worthwhile for someone in need. + Connecting with friends in faith, or seeking to add a deeper bond in faith in our relationship with family members or with a friend or coworker. Invite them to Mass!! + Spiritual Reading: there are a lot of free downloads of great spiritual classics on Amazon.com and other sites. Our parish library is full of great literature of faith. There is also good reading material to be found in the Adoration chapel, to be used while we are there spending time with Jesus. + Fasting: what is it that you can stop doing, stop consuming, stop spending time on that would be spiritually profitable for you? As you know, I am not a big fan of giving up candy, deserts, etc. Why? What we give up is meant to be replaced by Jesus...fasting from anything is meant to draw us closer to the Lord, who gave up everything for us...for you! No easy fasts for Lent!! + Many of our parishioners make it a practice to attend Mass daily during the Lenten season. Here at St. Mary s, daily Mass is every morning at 7:30. + Keep a spiritual journal. If you engage in any of the above spiritual activities or others, how about journaling about your journey while walking closer with the Lord? Focus your thoughts and express what is in your heart. A focused mind and heart is what Lent, and our life in Christ, is all about. My friends, may God help us all to have a great Lent! Page 4 One Family in Faith Making Christ Known February 15, 2015

Our Family in Faith Join us for Family Pizza Night on Fat Tuesday, February 17 from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the Gym For only $5 per person or $20 per family you can enjoy a variety of delicious pizzas for dinner. This popular parish tradition is back again this year. Come out and celebrate Fat Tuesday with good food and good company. St. Mary Immaculate Family Pizza Night is made possible due to the generous donations of many local restaurants and the efforts of the St. Mary Immaculate Men s Club! Questions? Email us at smimensclub@smip.org. Steve Angrisano in Concert Friday, February 27 at 7:00 p.m. at SMI Steve Angrisano is undoubtedly one of the most effective and versatile ministry leaders in the Church today. Those who are young (and young at heart) embrace the passionate message of faith, hope and love woven throughout his music and storytelling. Always rooted in a spirit of humility and faithfulness, Steve engages his audience with his unique blend of humor, song, story and interaction. Steve s easy, honest style of ministry is born from who he is: a committed witness to the life and love of Jesus Christ. No matter if the song is deep and moving like Welcome Home or a driving anthem calling us to discipleship like Go Make A Difference, there is a consistent awareness that Steve is not just a performer. His genuine and sincere desire to bring everyone to a closer relationship with the Lord gives his events a distinctive spiritual energy. Join us in the St. Mary Immaculate Parish Church at 7:00 p.m. as Steve Angrisano provides an unforgettable experience that focuses not on him, but on you, the faith community. This is a family faith experience that will be remembered for a lifetime. General Admission Seating is $10. Limited Reserved Seating available for $20. Tickets are available now online at http://dioceseofjoliet.org/ym. This event is sponsored by the Diocese of Joliet Office of Young Adult & Youth Ministry. If you have any questions please contact ym@dioceseofjoliet.org or 815 221-6235. Called & Gifted Workshop on Saturday, February 28 The Called and Gifted Workshop is a one-day live presentation which will include teaching on what spiritual gifts are, a spiritual gifts inventory so you know yourself and your gifts better and how to apply your spiritual gifts in your life. It is a great chance to learn more about your spiritual gifts in order to intentionally put those gifts to use in your daily life. The workshop is on Saturday, February 28, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at St. Mary Immaculate. The cost of the workshop is $25 which includes all materials as well as breakfast, lunch and snacks during the workshop. For more information or to register, please contact Georgette Wurster at gwurster@smip.org or 815-436-2651 ext. 878. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - tear here- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Called & Gifted Workshop February 28, 2015 Name: Phone: Email: Please return with $25 Registration fee to the Commons Desk by February 21. February 15, 2015 One Family in Faith Making Christ Known Page 5

Our Family in Faith Recurring Meetings* Liturgy & Worship: First Saturday Devotion - 1st Saturday of every month after the 7:30 am Mass Please remember the sick and the confined of our parish community, especially Choirs Adult Choir - Wednesdays at 7:00 pm from the weekend after Labor Day through Pentecost Youth Choir - Tuesdays at 6:45 pm from Sep. 11 through Pentecost Handbell Choir - Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. from the weekend after Labor Day through Pentecost Spanish Adult Choir - Wednesdays at 7:00 pm Spanish Teen Choir - Saturdays at 1:00 pm Parish Outreach in Challenging Times: Employment Ministry - every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm Journey Forward - 1st Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm Fellowship & Social Events: New Parishioner Welcoming/Registration - every Sunday at 10:15 am W.O.W.S. (Widows/Widowers/Singles) - 4th Saturday of every month at 2:00 pm; Nov. is 3rd Saturday; Dec. no meeting Sacredness of Life: Reverence for Life - 4th Wednesday of every month, Sep. through May, at 7:00 pm Men & Women: Brothers in Christ - every Saturday at 7:00 am Council of Catholic Women (CCW) - 1st Thursday of the month, Sep-Dec & Feb-May from 1:00 to 3:00 pm Knights of Columbus Business Meeting - 2nd Thursday of every month at 7:30 pm Knights of Columbus Social Meeting - 4th Thursday of the month, Jan. through May & Sep through Oct., at 7:30 pm Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary Meeting - 2nd Thursday of every month, Jan. through May & Sep to Oct., at 7:30 pm Legion of Mary - Thursdays at 7:00 pm Christian Service, Pastoral Care & Social Justice: Blood Pressure Screening - 3rd Sunday of every month, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, Sept. to May St. Anne s Sewing Circle - 2nd Saturday of every month, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Education & Formation: Charismatic Prayer Group - every Tuesday at 7:00 pm If you would like to add or remove a name from the prayer cross, please contact our parish nurse, Pat Mander, at 815-436-2651 ext. 893. Lay Apostles Prayer Group - 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 pm or 2nd Saturday at 9:00 am Please remember LIFETEEN High School Youth Ministry - every Sunday at 7:00 pm * Occasionally meeting days or times may change. Please watch the bulletin for special announcements. If you do not see your regular weekly or monthly ministry meeting listed here, please contact the bulletin editor at bulletin@smip.org with the day, time and frequency of meeting. Thank you. Page 6 Nancy Inamine and her family in your prayers. One Family in Faith Making Christ Known February 15, 2015

Our Family in Faith 2015 Friday Fish Fry The Knights of Columbus Good Shepherd Council #5573 and Ladies Auxiliary will hold its 36th Annual Lenten Friday Fish Fry. Please join us on the following Fridays: February 20, February 27, and March 6, 13, 20, and 27 with dinners served from 4:30 until 7:30 p.m. in the Gym of St. Mary Immaculate Parish School. Phone orders for take-out accepted from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at 815-436-2651 ext. 841. Please pick up by 7:30 p.m. Menu Dinners and Sandwiches include Baked Potato or Deacon Tom s Fries. You can choose Oven-Baked Cod or Fried Cod Dinners. Each week during the fish fry, a 50/50 raffle will be conducted with the cash prize awarded near the conclusion of the evening. The Ladies Auxiliary will be selling gift basket raffle tickets as well. The Knights request that all who attend please bring a non-perishable food item for donation to the Plainfield Food Pantry. We hope that together we can raise at least 2,000 pounds of food this Lent. Check It Out! Ladies Auxiliary Call for Desserts Attention bakers, we need your help to provide delicious desserts every Friday evening of our Fish Fry. Please bring your items in disposable containers to the gym after 3:30 p.m. Donations of baked goods may also be left at the kitchen window clearly marked "Fish Fry." We ask that you do not bring items that need refrigeration or any items that contain peanuts, peanut butter or any tree nuts. Contact Grace Blaszak at 815-254-7078 or gblaszak@sbcglobal.net; or Diane Ziemba at 815-609-9224, for more information. Lenten Regulations 1. Everyone 14 years of age or over is bound to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and all the Fridays of Lent. 2. Everyone 18 years of age and under 59 years of age is bound to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. 3. On these two days of fast and abstinence, only one full meatless meal is allowed. Two other meatless meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to each one s needs, but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted on these two days, but liquids, including milk and fruit juices are allowed. When health or ability to work would be seriously affected, the law does not oblige. 4. To disregard completely the law of fast and abstinence is seriously sinful. 5. Lent is the principal season of penance in the Christian year. All of the faithful are strongly urged to develop and follow a program of voluntary self-denial (in addition to following the Lenten regulations), serious prayer, and a performance of works of charity and mercy. February 15, 2015 One Family in Faith Making Christ Known Page 7

Our Family in Faith Part-Time Custodian Position Available at St. Mary Immaculate St. Mary Immaculate Parish has one part-time custodian staff position opening requiring janitorial and light maintenance work. Tools and materials/supplies are provided. Candidates must be able to lift 50 pounds and be willing/able to work indoors and outdoors under any weather condition. Successful candidates must complete a Protecting God s Children Workshop, a safe environment education and training required for all parish/school staff and volunteers who come into contact with youth. To be considered, please email your cover letter and resume to jharvey@smip.org. For more information contact John Harvey, Building Services Supervisor at 814-436-2651 ext. 820. Use Manna for all your Everyday Shopping Use Manna Gift Cards for all your routine shopping. Manna is great for gas & groceries, restaurant meals, home projects and more. Prepaid gift cards can be used in stores or for online purchases without risk of fraud or identity theft! Over 50 popular cards are in stock and available for purchase everyday. Hundreds more are available by special order each week. Check out the full list of available cards on www.smip.org/manna. Giving Back to SMI. With every Manna purchase you give a little back to SMI, so you can increase your support to St. Mary Immaculate with the money you are already planning to spend. Monthly Raffle. Each month, with each increment of $250 of Manna purchased (in a single transaction), you get one raffle entry ticket. The drawing is held the following month for a $25 Manna Gift Certificate. Congratulations to our latest raffle winners: Dina Jansen for the November raffle and Libby Runge for the December raffle. Manna Hours. Regular Manna Hours are: Monday - Friday in the Parish Office 8:15 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. Saturday in the Commons 4:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sunday in the Commons 8:10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Have questions about Manna? Stop by during hours above, visit www.smip.org/manna or contact Janice Gregoire, Parish Administrator, at 815-436-2651 ext. 851 or email manna@smip.org. Calling all Young Adults! There is a new young adult ministry group here at St. Mary Immaculate called Spirit and Truth! The group gatherings will include a speaker, Eucharistic Adoration, worship music, food and fellowship! The group will meet every Thursday night from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. ALL young adults between the ages of 18 and 39 are welcome. It is a great opportunity to meet new people and grow in faith! For more information please contact Larissa by e-mail at spiritandtruthsmip@gmail.com. SMI Catholic Moms Groups The SMI Catholic Moms Group is forming at our parish. The goal of this group is to provide an encouraging and supportive network for new, expecting and experienced moms, who are looking to connect with other moms facing similar everyday joys and challenges. This group will offer weekly fellowship gatherings, which will provide opportunities for moms to share and learn about our faith. All children are welcome. You are invited to join us for our first meeting on Thursday, March 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Faith Sharing/Harvester Room. Coffee, juice and donuts will be served. Please RSVP to http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f45a4af2ca6fb6-smimoms by Monday, March 9. Page 8 One Family in Faith Making Christ Known February 15, 2015

Our Family in Faith Announcing our next PARISH PILGRIMAGE with Fr. David TURIN, MILAN, VENICE, SIENA, ASSISI, ROME, the VATICAN...and more! April 27-May 7, 2015 Let s Go See The Face of Jesus in His Burial Shroud! The Shroud of Turin is on a rare exhibit next spring. Come and have one of the great prayer experiences of your life to see the holy and miraculous image of the Crucified Lord. Other highlights of this holy journey: Daily Mass in holy sites (including St. Peter s) The great Duomo (Cathedral) in Milan DaVinci s great Last Supper mural in Milan A day trip to Venice and St. Mark s Basilica Siena s great Renaissance architecture Assisi & the spiritual power of St. Francis s town 4 days to see great sites and churches of Rome Papal Audience, The Vatican, St. Peter s, the museums, Sistine Chapel and Vatican Grottos Let s Go See Pope Francis! For more information, contact Fr. David at the parish (815.436.2651) or at dmedow@smip.org Registration Form for the 11 day Pilgrimage to Italy with Fr. David Medow April 27-May 7, 2015 COST: $3,795 (incl. airfare from Chicago) Please enclose a $500 deposit per person Name(s) Address Phone Contact: Day: ( ) Evening: ( ) Rooming with: OR I request a single room at an additional cost of $600. Please send check or money order to: PILGRIMAGE TOURS 1766 Scherersville Road Allentown, PA 18104 1.800.278.1351 Terms and conditions of the pilgrimage and travel are available on the Pilgrimage brochure that is available at the Commons Desk or at the Parish Office. February 15, 2015 One Family in Faith Making Christ Known Page 9

Our Family in Faith SMI s Annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on St. Joseph s Day, Thursday, March 19 To thank all our Parish and School volunteers for their dedication and hard work, the Parish invites St. Mary s volunteers and their families to enjoy dinner as guests of the Parish on Thursday, March 19, St. Joseph s Day. Dinner will be served from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the Gym. Reservations are required by Friday, March 13th at 7:00 p.m. Please RSVP via either: 1) Email to AppreciationRSVP@smip.org; 2) Phone to 815-436-2651, ext. 886; or 3) Complete the Reservation Form (found in the Commons wall racks) and give it to the receptionist. Please provide your family name, the number of adults, number of children and your phone number. No tickets will be printed for this event; you will simply check in upon arrival. For more information contact Laura Van Ham at lvanham@smip.org or 815-436-2651, ext. 887. On March 19, Saint Joseph s Day, we celebrate St. Joseph as the spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary and foster father to Jesus. St. Joseph is also known to have been a hard working carpenter, hence the title St. Joseph the Worker, patron saint of workers. Olivewood Art from the Holy Land Bethlehem Gifts available March 14/15 and March 21/22 Bethlehem Gifts art work will be on sale in the Commons after all Masses on March 14/15 and March 21/22. The olivewood art is brought directly from Bethlehem, from artists and Christian families who make them and benefit from their distribution. Many are hand carved from one single piece of wood. Olivewood is known for being hard, with the most beautiful grains and natural colors. The tradition of Olivewood carving in the Holy land has been handed down from father to son since the 12th century. Originally introduced by Crusaders, the craft has been perfected by centuries of local master carvers. Stop by the Commons for beautiful, unique gifts for Easter, First Holy Communion, or Mother s Day. 2015 SMIP Greeters Ministry News Our annual meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 17 at 7:00 p.m. in the Harvester Room. There will be prayer, followed by an opportunity to meet both current and new members, and to (re)commit yourself for the year 2015. We will include time to discuss any questions you may have, and get you started or help you continue your journey of faith. The meeting is scheduled to last less than one hour, however, new members should allow additional time. Anyone still considering our Ministry is welcome to come! We smile - we greet - we are Jesus' hands and feet! Any questions, please contact Ann or Jack at aeckhorn7@comcast.net or jeckhorn7@comcast.net or 815-254-9656. Spaghetti Dinner Thank You The St. Mary Immaculate 2015 8 th Grade Class would like to thank all those who supported them by attending the Spaghetti Dinner held on Saturday, January 31. It is with the generous support of our parish families that help make events such as this a success. A special thanks to all, and we hope to see you again next year! Page 10 One Family in Faith Making Christ Known February 15, 2015

Our Family in Faith St. Patrick s Day Party on Saturday, March 14 Doors Open at 5:00 p.m. All are invited to our St. Patricks Day Party in the Gym. Enjoy a delicious Corned Beef Dinner for $10.00 featuring Jack and Pat s Famous Corned Beef, cabbage, vegetables and roll. Pizza & Chips for the kids are $3.00. Save your spot today by placing your order in advance! Send in your order with your name and cash or check payable to SMI Men s Club and return to the Parish Office, Attn: SMI Men s Club. Join us for: Irish dancing from the Keigher Dance Academy! Corned Beef, Beer, & Wine! Bagpiper! Bags Tournament! Games for the Kids! Bake Sale! Raffles, and much, much more! Many thanks to the Keigher Dance Academy for providing the great entertainment! *** Please place your order in advance to help us order enough food. The number of walk-ups will be limited! To go or Carry Out orders must be ordered and paid for in advance! An order form can be found online at www.smip.org/stpatspartyform. If you have any questions, contact Jeff Laurinaitis at 312-285-5616 or jeff@rkon.com, or Dan Neushwander at 815-325-3486. The 2015 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal Please Make a Generous Gift Consider Pledging This weekend at each Mass we are privileged to participate in our diocesan-wide Commitment/In-Pew Weekend for the 2015 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal (CMAA). The CMAA is much different than a one-time special collection. It is a pledge campaign where you can make a pledge and pay it in 10 payments. A significant gift to the Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal will touch the lives of many others in a very positive way. The Annual Appeal provides a significant portion of the budget of our Diocese of Joliet. Most dioceses in the country conduct an appeal, once a year, to help with the costs of providing services and programs to their parishes and people. The Diocese of Joliet is no exception. As you prayerfully consider a pledge to the CMAA, please reflect on God s gifts to you. He has given you all that you have. Your gifts to our parish, to the diocese, and to the work of the church throughout the world should be given in gratitude for the continuing gifts that God gives you. God extends His mercy to us each day, and you can be a part of Extending God s Mercy to others through the CMAA. Sometimes it is difficult to envision how one pledge can help an organization the size of our diocese, how it can make a real difference. But each pledge does make a difference, because all parishes participate in the campaign, and the gifts of many enable our diocese to deliver needed education, ministry, and services. Our combined gifts not only signify our gratitude to God, they glorify Him by enabling the work of our diocese. For those of you, who were unable to make a decision about your commitment this weekend, please prayerfully consider doing so online at jolietdioceseappeal.org or by returning a Commitment/In-Pew Weekend envelope to the parish next week. If you received a pledge form in the mail, you may return it via mail. After our parish exceeds its CMAA goal of $207,651 in paid pledges, 65% of any additional funds are returned for use in our parish. Thank you for your prayerful consideration and generous response. February 15, 2015 One Family in Faith Making Christ Known Page 11

Ash Wednesday, Holy Week and Easter Schedules Ash Wednesday Ash Wednesday, February 18 7:30 a.m. Morning Mass Church 8:45 a.m. School Mass Church 12 Noon English Mass Church Ash Distribution, Exposition, & Benediction from 1:00 6:30 p.m. in the Church. 5:45 p.m. Polish Mass Cana 7:00 p.m. English Mass Church 7:30 p.m. Spanish Mass Gym Adoration Join us on Friday nights during Lent (except for Good Friday) for an encounter with Jesus in silent prayer. Eucharistic Adoration as well as Confessions will be available from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Church every Friday from February 20 through March 27. Rather than (or even in addition to) giving something up for Lent, try adding a spiritual activity to your Lenten journey this year. Offering up the sacrifice of your time in Adoration is a great way to deepen your relationship with Christ. Palm Sunday Masses Palm Sunday Weekend, March 28/29 Sat, 3/28 3:00 p.m. Confessions Church 4:00 p.m. English Mass Church 4:00 p.m. Spanish Confessions NWA 5:30 p.m. Spanish Mass Church Sun, 3/29 7:30 a.m. English Mass Church 9:00 a.m. English Mass Church 9:01 a.m. Overflow Mass if needed Gym 10:45 a.m. English Mass Church 10:46 a.m. Overflow Mass if needed Gym 12:15 p.m. English Mass Church 12:16 p.m. Overflow Mass if needed Gym 6:00 p.m. English Mass Church Sunday Offsite Masses at Central Elementary School 10:30 a.m. Polish Mass 12:15 p.m. Spanish Mass Triduum Schedule Holy Thursday, April 2 7:30 a.m. Liturgy of the Hours (Church) 7:00 p.m. Mass, Footwashing and Adoration (Church) Good Friday, April 3 7:30 a.m. Liturgy of the Hours (Church) 12 Noon Ecumenical Service (Church) 3:00 p.m. English Stations of the Cross (Church) 6:00 p.m. Polish Stations of the Cross & Liturgy (Central Elementary School) 7:00 p.m. English Good Friday Service & Veneration of the Cross (Church) 7:30 p.m. Spanish Service with Living Stations of the Cross (Gym) Holy Saturday, April 4 7:30 a.m. Liturgy of the Hours (Church) 11:00 a.m. Blessing of the Easter Baskets, Polish (Gym) 12 Noon Blessing of the Easter Baskets, English (Gym) 7:00 p.m. Easter Vigil (Church) Easter Masses and Divine Mercy Sunday Easter Sunday, April 5 7:30 a.m. English Mass (Church) 9:00 a.m. English Mass (Church) 9:01 a.m. Overflow Mass if needed (Gym) 10:45 a.m. English Mass (Church) 10:46 a.m. Overflow Mass if needed (Gym) 11:00 a.m. Special Needs Mass (Cana Hall) 12:15 p.m. English Mass (Church) 12:16 p.m. Overflow Mass if needed (Gym) NO 6:00 p.m. Mass Offsite Masses at Central Elementary School 9:00 a.m. Polish Mass 10:30 a.m. Spanish Mass 12:15 p.m. Spanish Mass Offsite Masses at Ira Jones Middle School 9:00 a.m. English Mass 10:30 a.m. English Mass Divine Mercy Sunday, April 12 2:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Sunday Confessions (Church) 3:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Sunday Prayer Service (Church) Page 12 One Family in Faith Making Christ Known February 15, 2015

DAY, TIME, & LOCATION Liturgical Minister Schedule for February 21 & 22, 2015 MASS COORDINATOR LECTORS Saturday Helen Struzik Tom Clune Maryann Clune Jose Olivo Susy Olivo Thea Nephew Diane Bardachowski Gerard Bardachowski Mark Bouchard Todd Lumb Maribeth Lumb Shari Lord Bob Lord Manuel Perales Adriana Perales Bernie Genis Dick Genis Tom Ketelhut Tom Smikoski Ariel Monsivais Robert Cozzi Shari Lord Natalie Swanson Sr. & Sra. Vega Martin Padilla Sergio Salas Patricia Peterson Karen Stromberger Mark Bouchard B. Dziedzic D. Herka N. Rybski B. Dziedzic Jody Rankin Jim Owens EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST Maryann Clune John Del Carlo Sally DiSera Jen Grimm Margaret Hartwig David Krol Patricia Hurtado Irene Lara Ivan Mora Barbara Laverdiere Dolores Russo Daniel Russo Lisa Trishman Brian Trishman Ronald Allan Renee Klobucar Joe Brandt Casimir Kowalczyk Vincent Costanzo Sandy Kurtz Dick Genis Thea Nephew Tim Gorski Joanne Pawlowski Don Hrdlicka Patti Adams Tom Ketelhut Keagan Adams Alice Mayr Bob Clark Nancy Rusnak Joshua Deffenbaugh Rose Marie Selke Lisa DuSatko Rosemary Tack Reese Evans Mark Bouchard Karen Stromberger Nicole Wanta A. Skrzypczyk B. Dziedzic Elizabeth Foskaris James Hoeflinger Susie Holman Donna Infante Carolyn Lemke Delores McAnally Sandy Carlock Margaret Cizek Joanne Kelly Shari Lord Maria Delgado Mario Delgado Auri Mohler Lauren Dvorak Eve Govea Marie Lozano Irene Murphy Ed Scepkowski Anthony Vaccariello Kim Vaccariello Scott Wiacek Patty Zimmerman Bob Lord Carolyn Simpson Emily Winter Julia Damian Fidencio Vidana Tricia Niewoehner Jerry Palumbo Patricia Peterson Weekly Schedules Fellowship Sunday, February 22, 2015 Hospitality 7:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. D Souza Family 9:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Thurston/Hynek Confirmation Group Liturgy and Worship ALTAR SERVERS Sydney Koplinski Emly Nelson Jovana Rosales Nathan Wood Kelly Rosine Alyssa Zematis sub needed Megan Abellera Kaitlyn Abellera Abigail Chebana Annabel Chlebana Mikey McGuire Mark Sortino Joel Wanta P. Michniewicz J. Lara, D. Lara W. Michniewicz P. Skrzypczyk Jacob Infante Benjamin Monsivais David O'Leary Bryant Seville Shiara Fernanado Emily Hans Alysia Holmes Owen Simpson Brian Folino Medizon Galang Sammy Niewoehner Welcome Gathering Event S. Sulit & S. Sulit GREETERS Buss Buss Buss Maureen Sutherland Javier Garcia Maria Moreno Daisy Solis Nancy Moreno Tim Gorski Renee Klobucar Helen Schwab Cathy Kowalczyk Susan Gutierrez Ronald Kazmar Kathleen Kazmar Warren Selke Nancy Lilley Tom Lilly K. Klinowski B. Klinowski Mary Kay Bollacker Bill Bollacker Don Bennett Heather Bennett Andrea Gutierrez Volunteer Needed Volunteer Needed Volunteer Needed Andres Alvarez Elvira Pulido Daisy Solis Emma Baez Sub Needed Chet Klodnicki Jim Owens Sub Needed Laundry Monday, February 23, 2015 Altar Linens P. Flynn A. Kauzlarich February 15, 2015 One Family in Faith Making Christ Known Page 13

Liturgy and Worship (continued) Music Schedule Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Spanish Mass M. Maksimik L. Kitchell J. Harmon Spanish Choir Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015 (continued) 10:30 a.m. (Cana) Polish Mass 10:45 a.m. R. Parys J. Poznanska K. Frost S. Kocher M. Slayman Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. S. Klak P. Bertino Adult Choir J. Kirer 12:15 p.m. 12:15 p.m. (Cana) Spanish Mass V. Lamlech J. Harmon Spanish Choir 9:01 a.m. (Cana) P. Schorp M. Slayman 6:00 p.m. Joyful Noise J. Rodriguez Training for Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist Are you looking for service opportunities this Lenten season? Consider becoming an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist. The only prerequisites are that you are a confirmed Catholic in good standing with the church and a member of St. Mary Immaculate Parish with a desire to serve. The training will be on Monday, March 2 from 6:00 8:00 p.m. in the Church. After the training you will be ready to serve during masses for our next weekend schedule and upcoming Lenten and Easter seasons. No RSVP is required. If you would like to help serve at the local nursing homes or homebound parishioners, please contact the parish nurse, Pat Mander, for the nursing home/homebound ministry at 815-436-2651 x893. Thank you and God Bless! Confessions and Stations of the Cross Every Friday During Lent* * except Good Friday, April 3 Join us on Friday nights during Lent for an encounter with Jesus. Rather than (or even in addition to) giving something up for Lent, try adding a spiritual activity to your Lenten journey this year. Offering up the sacrifice of your time in Confessions and Stations of the Cross is a great way to deepen your relationship with Christ. 6:00 p.m. Confessions (Church) 7:30 p.m. Stations -Spanish (Narthex) 7:00 p.m. Stations -English (Narthex) 7:45 p.m. 8:15 p.m. - Confessions Polish & Spanish 7:00 p.m. Stations -Polish (Cana Hall) Note that due to the Steve Angrisano Concert which will be taking place in the Church on Friday, February 27, there are a few minor adjustments to the Friday night schedule. On that night only, Confessions and all Stations will be held in Cana Hall, and the English and Spanish Stations will be delayed by 30 minutes. Changes for February 27 are shown in bold below. 6:00 p.m. Confessions (Cana Hall) 7:30 p.m. Stations - English (Cana Hall) 7:00 p.m. Stations - Polish (Cana Hall) 8:00 p.m. Stations - Spanish (Cana Hall) Page 14 One Family in Faith Making Christ Known February 15, 2015

Liturgy and Worship (continued) Healing Prayer Service on Sunday, March 1 at 1:30 p.m. Join us at 1:30 p.m., immediately following the 12:15 p.m. Mass in the Church. After a scripture reading and prayer, each individual will be offered the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, which conveys special graces and strength of the Holy Spirit. Our Healing Prayer Service is regularly held on the first Sunday of each month at 1:30 p.m. Easter Sign Up Book for Liturgical Ministers This sign up book for Holy Week and Easter Masses is in the Narthex. Liturgical Ministers, your help is greatly needed. Please stop by and sign up for any Masses at which you can help. Parish Outreach in Challenging Times Employment Ministry - Job Search Support on February 24 You ve updated your LinkedIn profile. Now it s time to build a responsive network for a more targeted, effective job search. Rich Morrow, our Employment Ministry presenter, will discuss LinkedIn features and functionality to help you expand/rebuild your network and target your job search. Rich Morrow is a LinkedIn Trainer, Executive Career Coach, and Webinar Facilitator at Kensington International. Kensington ranks among the largest and most successful combined Executive Search, Leadership Assessment, Executive Development, Coaching and Outplacement firms in the U.S. He provides job search and career management support services for Kensington s senior management and management level clients in career change and transition. Rich lists leading Networking Team meetings and LinkedIn training among his many responsibilities. We invite you to attend Rich s presentation at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 24 at St. Mary Immaculate Parish. There is no cost to attend and everyone is welcome. Dress is casual. For more information, email EmploymentMinistry@smip.org. Evangelization and Communication Reconnect with your Faith through Catholics Returning Home Next Series Starts Monday, February 23 Catholics Returning Home is a program to help Catholics reconnect with their faith and renew their relationship with Christ. There is no obligation or cost. Join us and you will find a: Supportive, non-judgmental group where you can freely explore your concerns and questions; Small community with others thinking about returning, recently returned Catholics, and clergy; Safe haven in which private issues are identified and dealt with privately, with compassion; Warm environment where you will be welcomed. Standard topics include inactive Catholics, the Church today, the Mass, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and the Creed. Topics can be adjusted to meet the needs of the group. This 6-week series begins Monday, February 23, from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. in the North Wing Room A. The group will continue to meet all Mondays in March, the 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th, ending the week before Easter. Preregistration is requested. For more information, please call the group s facilitator, Deacon Tom O Connell, at 815-230-2241 or visit www.smip.org. Deacon Tom O Connell February 15, 2015 One Family in Faith Making Christ Known Page 15

Fellowship and Social Events SMI Seniors Pizza Party & Meeting on Wednesday, February 25 Please join us for Mass at 11:00 a.m., followed by our meeting at 11:30 and the Pizza Party at noon. This is a reservation only party. You have through Sunday, February 22 to purchase your Carson's Community Days booklet for $5 and make your reservation for the party. The salad, pizza and dessert will be provided by our organization. We will be playing bingo after the luncheon, so plan on staying 40 or 45 minutes longer. It is advisable to come at least 5 or 10 minutes before Mass starts. If you have any questions about the party or our organization, please call Pat at 815-436-7893, Jane at 815-436-4568 or Judy at 815-436-6492. Family Life In the second reading Paul says do everything for the glory of God. Does your marriage witness the glory of God? The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are April 17-19, June 12-14, or August 7-9, all at Elk Grove Village, IL. Early registration is highly recommended. For reservations/information, call Jim & Kris at 630-577-0778 or contact us through http://wwme-chicagoland.org. Sacredness of Life Baby Bottles for Life Over the next several weeks, our parish will be participating in a special fundraiser to promote and further a Culture of Life within our parish and local community. The proceeds of this event will help support the life-saving work of Woman s Choice Services, a Catholic pregnancy center with offices located in Joliet and Lombard. Empty baby bottles will be distributed to parishioners on the weekends of January 31/February 1 and February 7/8. You are asked to take them home and fill them with spare change, cash, or even a check made payable to Woman s Choice Services. The bottles can then be returned to the parish on February 7/8 and February 14/15. This fundraiser is a great way for each member of the family to help in building a Culture of Life. Thank you in advance for your response to the call of the Gospel to serve those in great need. For more information, contact Woman s Choice Services at 630-261-9564. Men and Women Knights of Columbus Good Shepherd Council #5573 For married couples: that fervent love for God may continue to build and strengthen their marriage. We pray to the Lord. Por las parejas casadas: para que su ferviente amor de Dios continúe edificando y fortaleciendo su matrimonio. Roguemos al Señor. Page 16 One Family in Faith Making Christ Known February 15, 2015

Men and Women (continued) Knights of Columbus Good Shepherd Council #5573 Word of Life Catholics hold that marriage is a vocation, a call. It is a way of life that offers continual opportunities to be in loving service to the other. ~ Life Matters: Marriage, the Sanctuary of Life, 2012 USCCB Respect Life Program Palabra de Vida "Los católicos consideran que el matrimonio es una vocación, un llamado. Es una forma de vida que ofrece continuas oportunidades de prestar un servicio amoroso al otro. ~ La vida importa: Matrimonio, santuario de vida Programa Respetemos la Vida 2012 de USCCB Christian Service, Pastoral Care, and Social Justice Support Our Military Men and Women with an Hour of Prayer Hour of Silent Prayer. On the third Friday of each month, all are invited to devote an hour with us to pray for those who wear our uniforms. Come on Friday, February 20 to pray in the St. Mary Immaculate Adoration Chapel at 6:00 p.m. Your presence and prayers can help to provide spiritual support to our military families who have loved ones currently deployed. You can also remember those who are giving and have given so much of themselves through their unselfish service to our country. For more information please contact Maria Prekop at maria.prekop@navigant.com or 312-259-6851, or Donna Hoban, at hobans@sbcglobal.net or call 815-254-0622. The Plainfield Area Interfaith Food Pantry is in need of PANCAKE MIX, SYRUP, RICE, NOODLES, and PREPARED FOODS (box meals, etc.) For more information visit www.plainfieldfoodpantry.org or call 815-439-8394. Thank you for your continued support. Daybreak Update What is Daybreak? Daybreak is a homeless shelter located in downtown Joliet. The evening meals for the residents are provided solely by contributions prepared and served from the congregations of local churches and community organizations. This ministry at St. Mary s has committed to supplying the dinner six times per year along with the provisions for breakfast the following day. We need you! Since this is meant to be a parish ministry, we ask that everyone watch the weekly bulletin for the dates and times for each dinner. Please sign up to donate to the hungry. It truly is a way to help those in need. March meal. Our next meal is Tuesday, March 3. The pick up time is 5:30 6:00 p.m. in front of the church. We will be serving a meatloaf dinner including mashed potatoes, vegetable casseroles and salad. The sign up poster will be in the commons after all masses beginning the weekend of February 14/15 through March 3. Please check the poster in the commons for details. If cooking is not for you, consider donating one of following: fresh fruit, salad, dessert, 2 liter bottles of soda, orange juice or fruit juice, dry cereal, hot cereal, eggs, bacon, tea, and coffee. Thank you! We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has cooked or donated food. Questions? Feel free to contact Donna Giancarlo at 436-7166 or Linda Polnik at 436-5069. February 15, 2015 One Family in Faith Making Christ Known Page 17

Education and Formation Feb. 16 Feb. 23 Bishop Blanchette Scholarship Award Are you aware that the Joliet Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (CCW) offers a scholarship? The "Bishop Blanchette Scholarship Fund" was established in 1982 as a living memorial to honor our late Bishop Romeo Blanchette. Scholarships in his name are made available each year to students seeking assistance to attend Catholic High Schools in the Joliet Diocese. This fund is supported by donations. Students are nominated by their parishes. Scholarship awards are made on the basis of scholastic achievement and financial need, as well as a statement from candidates in which they express their reasons for wanting a Catholic Education. For an application, please call or stop by the SMI School Office during regular School Office Hours. The completed application is due to the SMI CCW (you may leave it at the Commons Desk and they will put it in the CCW Mailbox) no later than Sunday, April 5th (Easter Sunday). Please call the JDCCW Office at 815-221-6249 for more information. Feb. 15 Feb. 22 Mar. 1 Mar. 8 Mar. 15 Confirmation Corner Georgette Wurster, Confirmation Director 815-436-2651 x878 For on him the Father, God, has set his seal. John 6:27 Sacramental Make-up Retreat Day for those who have not yet received the Sacrament of Holy Communion. Please arrive in the Commons by 9:30 a.m. with a sack lunch. High School Students arrive by 10:00 a.m. Year I and II students meet with your Mentor group at their designated home or at the parish, if your group meets on-site. Special Needs class meets from 6:30 7:15 p.m. in the Small Meeting Room. Life Teen Upcoming Spring Events Snow Tubing Trip, Go to 10:45 a.m. Mass together. Pick up at 7:30 p.m. Life Teen Meets from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Life Teen Meets from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Life Teen Meets from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Joliet World Youth Day Forms Due. Life Teen Meets from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Diversity and Unity Hispanic Ministry Events Imagen Virgen de Guadalupe Si gusta llevarse a casa la Imagen de la Virgen de Guadalupe y rezarle el Rosario por una semana, por favor llame a Maria Rueda para registrarse 815-342-6571. Cómo Rezar el Rosario Le gustaría aprender a rezar el Rosario? Acompáñenos los jueves a las 7pm. En el salón Upper Room. Círculo de Oración Carismático Todos los viernes a las 6:00 p.m. en Cana Hall, comenzamos con el Santo Rosario. Page 18 One Family in Faith Making Christ Known February 15, 2015

Diversity and Unity (continued) Hispanic Ministry Events (continued) Voluntarios para el Vía Crucis Se buscan voluntarios para actuar y/o ayudar en el Vía Crucis viviente, si usted está interesado en participar por favor comuníquese con Junior al 815-823-7045 o con Irving al 773-934-3073. Adoración Nocturna al Santísimo en la Iglesia Cada primer viernes del mes, de 9:30 p.m. a 5:00 a.m. en nuestra iglesia. Iniciando con la Santa Misa a las 9:00 p.m. Los esperamos. Bautizos en Español Después de haberse registrado en la parroquia puede inscribirse a la clase de preparación para bautizos. Una vez tomada la clase se puede registrar para un bautizo. Llamar a la parroquia para fechas de clases y bautizos 815-436-2651 ext. 800. Atención Niños y Niñas Que Ya Hicieron Su 1a Comunión Necesitamos de tu ayuda. Te gustaría ayudarle al Sacerdote durante la Santa Misa? Te gustaría ser un Monaguillo o Acolito? Inscríbete con: Jovanna Rosales llamándola al 815-388-4669. Comunicación entre Feligrés y Parroquia Santa María Inmaculada En caso de una emergencia, necesitamos tener sus datos correctos, si usted cambio de dirección o de número telefónico por favor avísennos lo antes posible. 815-436-2651. Horario de Misas en Español Sábados 5:30 p.m., en la Iglesia. Domingos 12:15 p.m., en Cana Hall. La misa de los sábados cuenta como la del domingo. Confesiones sábados de 4:00 a 5:00 p.m. en el salón que está frente a la capilla de adoración. Ofrecimiento De Una Misa Si gusta ofrecer una misa o necesita oración por un enfermo llame con anticipación a la parroquia para apartar su misa. 815-436-2651 ext. 800. Ministros Voluntarios Si gusta participar en algún ministerio pregunte, al final de la misa en español, a cualquiera de los voluntarios, ellos le orientaran. Está Conectado con SMI? Visite www.smip.org click en "Connect with our Parish", y siga las instrucciones. Así recibirá noticias de su iglesia, Santa Maria Inmaculada. Diocesan News Here I Am Lord Vocations and Discipleship Conference The Diocese of Joliet is hosting the first Here I Am Lord Vocations and Discipleship Conference this year. All 7th, 8th and 9th grade students (diocesan grade school students, students who attend public schools, students in religious education programs and youth groups, home school students, etc.) are invited and encouraged to attend. This evening event will take place on March 3, 2015 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at St. Isaac Jogues Church and School (Hinsdale). The evening will include a dynamic talk by popular Catholic speaker Matt Fradd, a vocations fair, vocation stories, breakout sessions, praise and worship music, Eucharistic adoration, Confession, and much more. Individual students and families are strongly encouraged to take part in this exciting opportunity. Registration is available on the DOJ Catholic Schools website at www.weteachmore.org under Event Registration. Please note that parents must be in attendance with their child as a chaperone if registered individually or as a family. The cost for this evening session is $10.00 per student with no cost for chaperones. This cost includes a t-shirt. An e-mail confirmation will be sent to request the t-shirt size and it will include payment information. For questions or more information, please contact Stephanie at hialjoliet@stjudejoliet.net or 815.729.0288. February 15, 2015 One Family in Faith Making Christ Known Page 19

Events This Week SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY February 15 February 16 February 17 February 18 February 19 February 20 February 21 7:30 AM 9:00 AM 10:45 AM 12:15 PM 6:00 PM Mass (CH) 9:01 AM Mass (CANA) 10:30 AM Mass - Polish (CANA) 12:15 PM Mass - Spanish (CANA) 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Baby Bottle Return (COM, NARTHEX) 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Sunday Hospitality (G) 8:10 AM 12:30 PM Manna Sales (COM) 8:30 10:30 AM Reconciliation - Fr. Gerold (Near Mary Statue) 9:00 & 9:01 AM Children s Liturgy (SPR & FSR) 9:00-10:30 AM Adult Bible Study (HR) 9:00-11:00 AM RCIA (UR) 10:00 10:30 AM Polish Confessions (FSR) 10:15-11:15 AM Welcoming Registration (LIB) 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Alpha (ST, UN, SMR) 10:45 AM Children s Liturgy (SPR) 11:00 AM 12:00 PM Spanish Choir (MR) 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM Deaf Mass (UR) 12:15 PM Children s Liturgy - Spanish (FSR) 2:00-3:00 PM Baptisms (CH) 3:00-7:00 PM Boy Scout Troop 19 (CANA) 4:00-5:00 PM Music Practice (CH) 7:30-8:30 PM AA Meeting (NWB & C) 7:30 AM Mass (CH) 8:15 AM 4:15 PM Manna Sales (PO) 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM Confirmation Eucharist Sacramental Makeup (SPR, ST, UN) 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM RE Sacramental Make up Communion Retreat (CANA, FSR, HR. G) 5:00-10:00 PM Athletics (G) 6:00-7:00 PM AA Meeting (NWB & C) 6:00-9:00 PM Knights of Columbus Fish Fry Kitchen Prep (K) 6:30-8:30 PM O Connor Group (FSR, HR) 7:00-9:00 PM Joyful Noise (MR) 7:00-9:00 PM Men s Catechism Circle (PLIB) 7:30 AM Mass (CH) 6:30-8:00 AM Extended Day (WAL) 8:15 AM 4:15 PM Manna Sales (PO) 9:30-11:00 AM Walking With Purpose (UR) 3:15-4:30 PM Daisies (UR) 3:15-6:00 PM Extended Day (ST, UN) 3:30-4:45 PM School Musical Rehearsals (FSR, HR) 5:00-7:30 PM Fat Tuesday (G) 5:15-6:30 PM RE (SCH) 5:30-9:00 PM Hispanic Charismatic Group (FSR) 6:30-9:00 PM Greeters Ministry Meeting (HR) 6:45-8:00 PM Youth Choir (CANA) 7:00-8:30 PM Walking with Purpose (UR) 7:00-8:30 PM Home & School Meeting (WAL) 7:00-9:00 PM Hearts on Fire Charismatic (NWB & C) 7:30 AM Mass (CH) 8:45 AM School Mass (CH) 12:00 PM 7:00 PM Mass (CH) 5:45 PM Mass - Polish (CANA) 7:00 PM Mass - Spanish (G) 6:30-8:00 AM Extended Day (WAL) 8:15 AM 4:15 PM Manna Sales (PO) 1:00-6:30 PM Ash Distribution, Exposition and Benediction (CH) 3:15-6:00 PM Extended Day (ST, UN) 6:00-9:00 PM ESL (FSR, ST, UN, UR) 7:00-9:00 PM St Vincent de Paul (HR) 7:30 AM Mass (CH) 6:30-8:00 AM Extended Day (WAL) 8:15 AM 4:15 PM Manna Sales (PO) 3:15-6:00 PM Extended Day (ST, UN) 3:30-4:45 PM School Musical Rehearsals (UR) 3:30-10:00 PM Athletics (G) 5:15-6:30 PM RE (SCH) 6:30-9:00 PM Confirmation Catechist/Mentor Retreat (CANA, FSR, HR) 7:00-8:30 PM Spanish Rosary (UR) 7:00-9:00 PM Spirit and Truth (SPR) 7:00-9:00 PM Divorce & Beyond (HCMR) 7:30-9:00 PM Incorruptibles (MR) Go Green! Please recycle this paper when done. 7:30 AM Mass (CH) 6:30-8:00 AM Extended Day (WAL) 8:15 AM 4:15 PM Manna Sales (PO) 3:15-5:00 PM Girl Scout Troop 169 (SMR) 3:15-6:00 PM Extended Day (ST, UN) 4:30-7:30 PM Fish Fry (G) 6:00-7:00 PM Confessions (CH) 7:00-7:30 PM English Stations (CH) 7:00-7:30 PM Polish Stations (CANA) 7:30-8:00 PM Spanish Stations (NARTHEX) 7:45-8:15 PM Confessions Polish & Spanish (CH) 7:30 AM 4:00 PM Mass (CH) 5:30 PM Mass - Spanish (CH) 7:00-9:00 AM Brothers in Christ (NWA, B & C) 9:00-10:15 AM RE Holy Hour (CH) 1:30-8:00 PM Cub Scout Pack 19 Blue/Gold Dinner (G) 3:00-3:45 PM Confessions (CH) 4:00-5:15 PM Confessions - Spanish (NWA) 4:00-5:30 PM Spanish Choir (MR) 4:45-5:30 PM Manna Sales (COM) Page 20 One Family in Faith Making Christ Known February 15, 2015