SAINT ISAAC JOGUES PARISH 8149 Golf Road ~ Niles, IL 60714 847/967-1060 ~ Fax # 847/967-1070 Website: http://sij-parish.com
Page Two Fourth Sunday of Advent December 21, 2008 Dear Parishioners of St. Isaac Jogues: Mark Twain's "A Christmas Wish" Revised for the 21st Century Mr. Twain: It is my heart-warming and world embracing Christmas hope and aspiration that all of us-- the high, the low, the rich, the poor, the admired, the despised, the loved, the hated, the civilized, the savage (every man and brother of us all throughout the whole earth), may eventually be gathered together in a heaven of everlasting rest and peace and bliss, except the inventor of the telephone.. My response: With due respect for heaven's blissful reign, I disagree with Mister Twain. Reserve not a place in hell for Alexander Graham Bell. Save it for the technocratic drone who invented that all invasive cell phone! -Fr. Andrew Luczak (who does not want a cell Phone for Christmas ) Choicest Blessing at Christmas and Peace, Good Health, and Happiness in 2009! Prayerfully, Father Bernard Kennedy, OFM I extend to you my good wishes and prayers as we come to celebrate Christmas this year. Your parish is like a second home to me since I've been coming to you for at least 5 years. To be sure I enjoy the opportunity I have to celebrate the Eucharist with you as well as other Sacramental moments. The parties in which I am included are also wonderful signs of inclusion into a vibrant faith community. Even though I don't know everyone's name, faces are indeed familiar now and I appreciate your greetings whenever I see you. Thank you again for your many kindnesses over the years. God Bless You One and All. Fr. Ron Kalas CHRISTMAS GREETING On December 25, each year we celebrate the birthday of Jesus of Nazareth. This year He will be over two thousand years old. Then, why do we have a crib? It reminds us that He was born the same way we were. His mother, Mary, had to nurse Him and bathe Him. As a baby, He was totally dependent on her and Joseph for nourishment and protection. He had to learn to crawl, to walk, even to run. At about the same time as we began to talk, He learned to speak Aramaic which He undoubtedly spoke with a Galilean accent. He also learned Hebrew at the Nazareth synagogue so that He could read the scriptures. Joseph almost certainly taught Jesus his craft. In other words, He was like us in all things but sin. As He grew in stature, He assimilated the roles which prepared Him for His public ministry. Like us He became wise by learning from His mistakes. Thus, He led a life so much like ours that we can truly model our own on Him. David Stagaman, S.J.
Page Three Fourth Sunday of Advent December 21, 2008 "A Christmas Blessing" "May there be harmony in all your re1ationships...may you give and receive love generous1y...may each person who comes into your life be greeted as another Christ. May the hope of this sacred season settle in your soul...may the wonder and awe that fills the eyes of children be awakened within you May the bond of love for one another be strengthened as you gather with your family and friends around the table of festivity and nourishment. May you daily open the gift of your life and be grateful for the hidden treasures it contains. May the coming year be one of good health for you. May you keep your eye on the Star within you and trust this Luminescent Presence to guide and direct you each day. May you go often to the Bethlehem of your heart and visit the One who offers you peace. May you bring this peace into our world." (1. Rupp) Blessed, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your loved ones! The Pastoral Staff May the love and light of Christmas illuminate all your days and throughout the New Year. May God s Peace be in your hearts. St. Isaac Jogues Deacon Community Joan & Bob O Keefe Rod Ranola Dee & Paul Stanton
Page Four Fourth Sunday of Advent December 21, 2008 SPIRITUAL LIFE May the blessings of Joy and Peace be always yours, Merry Christmas The Ministers of Praise Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you: He is Christ the Lord. Have a blessed Christmas and a joyous New Year! Warm wishes from the Eucharistic ministers May the Holy Child born to us this day of the Blessed Virgin bring all renewed hope for peace on earth. Merry Christmas Happy New Year to all. The Sacristans
Page Five Fourth Sunday of Advent December 21, 2008 "When the Holy Child is born into our hearts there is a rain of stars a rushing of angels a blaze of candles this God burst into our lives. Love is running through the streets." We wish you a Christmas both Merry and Bright and a year full of Jesus' guidance and Light! Blessings for you at Christmastime! May you sing with angels in praise of Him, Rejoice in His love and Celebrate the glory of this blessed season. You are in our prayers and we hope that you will pray for us as we embark upon our greatest journey - the journey to Christ. The RCIA Leigh Ann, Bob, Ron, Rita, Sandy, Joyce, Brother Dave, and Dee. The Altar Servers "The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; upon those who dwelt in the land of gloom a light has shone For a child is born to us, a son is given us They name him Wonder-Counselor, God-Hero, Father-Forever, Prince of Peace." May the peace of Christ comfort you in this holy season and His light and love companion you through the new year. The Bereavement Ministry As we celebrate the birth of a Special Child - a Savior, a King, Prince of Peace - let us give thanks to our God for coming to dwell among us, for becoming one of us, for the sole purpose of bringing salvation to all of mankind. Let us thank Our Blessed Mother for the gift of herself, for her trust and faith in God, for allowing Him to use her as the channel for this miraculous birth. Let us thank Joseph for his trust, and for his faithfulness to Mary and her Beloved Son. As we celebrate the birthday of this Infant Jesus, our prayer for you is a gift that only He can give - the gift of Love and Peace and Hope - may your hearts be filled with these gifts all through the coming year. Wishing you a Blessed and Merry Christmas. Love and Peace and Hope from the Spiritual Life Commission.
Page Six Fourth Sunday of Advent December 21, 2008 EDUCATION May God who made the stars to shine fill your heart with love divine. Blessings to you at Christmas from SPRED Our circle of friends - Jack, Judith, Bobby, Joseph, Katie, Patrick, Christopher, and - Dee, Julie, Mary, Monika, Marie, Judy, Joanna, Andrew May you and your family share in love, the Lord s blessings of peace, hope and love during this holy season and throughout the New Year. The Baptism Preparation Team Share the joy of the season together! Wishing you a Merry, Merry Christmas. R.E. Familes Be a good steward "...the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." (John 1:5) May Jesus our Light shine on you and your family this Christmas and throughout the coming year! The Bible Study Group share your Time, Talent, and Treasure. Merry Christmas to all. R.E. Faculty
Page Seven Fourth Sunday of Advent December 21, 2008 "My prayer for you this season is that you will receive God s Love and accept your place as a dearly loved child in his heavenly family Let this love worth giving fill you, flood you, and change you forever. " Max Lucado in A Love 'Worth Giving to 'You at Christmas" May you and yours enjoy blessings now and in the New Year! The Parish Nurse Program Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; let the sea roar, and all that fills it; let the field exult, and everything in it. Then shall all the trees of the forest sing for joy before the Lord; for he is come... Psalm 96: 11-13a Let us rejoice at His coming! The Ministers of Care HUMAN CONCERNS Christmas is more than just the celebration of the birth of the Christ child. It is a way of reminding us of our own spiritual birth. When we give gifts to our family and friends, we remember and acknowledge those that we love. We are in effect showing our gratitude for the gift of Love that our heavenly Father made to us by giving us his Son. We are in a sense, passing on this Gift from God to our own loved ones. The joy we receive from the act of Christmas gift giving reawakens the child in all of us and it adds to our own spiritual growth. May the spirit of Christmas shine its light on all the days of our lives. May our grief be turned into joy by the celebration of our loving Savior s birth. Widows Group May the birth of our Savior, the Prince of Peace, bless you and yours this Christmas season and throughout the coming year. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. The Family of Hopeline Peace be with all our SIJ family members! The St. Vincent De Paul membership
Page Eight Fourth Sunday of Advent December 21, 2008 Our Wish is a wish that His love, peace and hope touch your world in a very special way this Christmas. St. Isaac Jogues Women s Club May the glory of Christ s birth bring you lasting peace, hope and love. Men s Club Wishing you the joys of Christmas and Blessings in the new year! The Bingo Commit tee As the world is blessed with Christmas, may the life of all Saint Isaac Jogues parishioners be blessed with love, joy, peace and prosperity. Students, Parents and Teachers of Ignacy Paderewski Polish School (Zdrowych, pogodnych swiat 80zego Narodzenia oraz wszelkiej pomyslnosci i wielu lask ad Nowonarodzonej Dzieciny w nadchodzacym 2009 roku zycza Uczniowie, Rodzice i Nauczyciele Polskiej Szkoly im. Ignacego J. Paderewskiego) PARISH LIFE Let heaven and nature sing a happy Christmas to all from Lisa Hall and the music ministry. THE PARISH OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED ON CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR DAY
Page Nine Fourth Sunday of Advent December 21, 2008 READINGS FOR CHRISTMAS EVE, 4 p.m. and Midnight: Isaiah 9:1-6, Psalm 96:1-3, 11-13; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-14 READINGS FOR CHRISTMAS DAY, 7:30 a.m.: Isaiah 62:11-12; Psalm 97:1, 6, 11-12; Titus 3:4-7; Luke 2:15-20 READINGS FOR CHRISTMAS DAY, all other Masses: Isaiah 52:7-10; Psalm 98:1-6; Hebrews 1:1-6; John 1:1-18 READINGS FOR FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY: Genesis 15:1-6; 21:1-3; Psalm 105:1-6, 8-9; Hebrews 11:8, 11-12, 17-19; Luke 2:22-40 ABOUT NEXT WEEK S READINGS GENESIS: In ancient Near Eastern culture it was thought essential to have a male descendent to carry on the family line and inherit all that his parents had worked for. But the elderly Abraham and Sarah were still childless, which seemed to contradict God s earlier promise to them. Today s passage will tell us how this problem is resolved. HEBREWS: The author of the letter to the Hebrews frequently held up Old Testament heroes as models of faith. He did this because he was writing to a community whose faith was wavering. Today he presents, as examples, Abraham and Sarah whose faith had survived severe testing. A Christmas Meal Blessing Leader: As we light our candles on this feast of light, may the eternal light of God that shines with splendor in the stars shine upon our table and fill our home. May the spirit of God that shone in the star of Bethlehem surround our table and fill our food and our hearts with its holy light. (Candles on table are lit) Leader: Today the angels sing on earth, unto us a child is born, Alleluia! All: A Son is given to us. Alleluia! L: God, our Father, we bless you. You so loved the world that you have sent your Son to us, Jesus, the Word made flesh. We thank you, Our Father, for this festive meal which brings all of us together in joy. On this day when we celebrate the birth of your Son, God, Our Father, we praise you for giving us Jesus, the light that rises in the night and dispels all darkness. Bless those here present, those we entrust to your Loving care and this our Christmas dinner celebration in Your holy name: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen LITURGIES OF CHRISTMAS Christmas Eve Wednesday, December 24 4:00 PM (carols at 3:30 PM) Midnight (carols at 11:30 PM Christmas Day Thursday, December 25 7:30 AM 9:00 AM 10:30 AM 12:00 PM
Page Ten Fourth Sunday of Advent December 21, 2008 Sunday, December 21 7:30 am Charles Falco 9:00 am Howard & Kathleen Krick 10:30 am For the Living & Deceased Members of St. Isaac Jogues & their Families; Hal Yamanaka 12:00 pm Caridad Mikulec Monday, December 22 8:00 am Purgatorial Society; Lynn Vogel Tuesday, December 23 8:00 am Joe Bellissimo Wednesday, December 24 8:00 am Fr. Roman Zbieranski 4:00 pm Rocco Martocci 12:00 pm Consuelo & Julio Sitjar Thursday, December 25 7:30 am Richard Arendt 9:00 am Steven Zourkas 10:30 am Ed Brezinski 12:00 pm Morrison & Mc Neil Families Friday, December 26 8:00 am Mary Jane Polinski Saturday, December 27 8:00 am Communion Service-No Intentions 5:00 pm Gac & Dary Families Sunday, December 28 7:30 am Felomena Paz 9:00 am Ed Brezinski 10:30 am Sophie Aguiar & Loretta Corrigan 12:00 pm For the Living & Deceased Members of St. Isaac Jogues & their Families; Richard Chmielewski, Jr. Relatives & Friends Please remember the sick and hospitalized: Wilma Anapa, Bob Arns, Shirley Arns, John Arns, Jr. Andre Baros, Noah Baros, Linda Bennett, Shawn Bong, Genevieve Conway, Heidi DeMeo, Marian De Meo, Mary Genvaldi, Shirley Klein, Mark Koz, Maria Ladd, Megan Lawler, Lillian McCloud, Bob Meyers, Marilyn Michaels, Pat Olech, Tammy Heffernan Propst, Tony Romito, Linda Bong Sanchez, Paul Sitkowski, John Terzakis, Pat Terzakis, Pat Walter, Chuck Watson, Mary Zimniewicz, Megan Zimniewicz Upshaw. Reconciliation December 27th Fr. McGlynn Liturgies next weekend December 27 28 Presider 5:00 pm Fr. Stagaman 7:30 am Fr. McGlynn 9:00 am Fr. Daniel 10:30 am Fr. Luczak/ Deacon Bob 12:00 pm Fr. Kalas December 24 VIGIL OF CHRISTMAS 4:00 pm Fr. Stagaman/ Deacon Paul 12:00 am Fr. Luczak/ Deacon Rod December 25 CHRISTMAS DAY 7:30 am Fr. McGlynn/ Deacon Bob 9:00 am Fr. Kalas/ Deacon Bob 10:30 am Fr. Daniel/ Deacon Paul 12:00 pm Fr. Daniel/ Deacon Rod Altar Servers 5:00 pm Bryan Roque, Rachel Nieva, Sabin Thomas 7:30 am Jessica Joseph, Jennifer Joseph, Dominic Jose 9:00 am Roshan Muringothu, Rino Muringothu, Rene Dumayas 10:30 am Samantha Lopez, Kiran Jose, Sandra Kietlinska 12:00 pm Princeton John, Thomas Malitz, Kevin Thomas December 24 VIGIL OF CHRISTMAS 4:00 pm Mercedez Gallegos, Jasmine Herrera, Elizabeth Stanton 12:00 am Dominic Jose, Olivia Ellsworth, Samantha Lopez, Anna Koziol December 25 CHRISTMAS DAY 7:30 am James Herrera, Cassie Baloue, Kathy Janik, Rachel Nieva 9:00 am Christy & Christian Manaois, Carlo & Athena Lasco 10:30 am Pamela Lerias, Kiran Jose Adam & Samuel Ratner 12:00 pm Alexander & Matthew Kniazuk, Joana & John Hidalgo Sacristy Committee Marguerite Smoczynski, Wanda Kennedy REST IN PEACE Alice Mundt
Page Eleven Fourth Sunday of Advent December 21, 2008 PASTOR: Rev. Andrew Luczak PASTORAL STAFF: Deacon Bob Kerls, Parish Business Administrator Mrs. Dolores Stanton,Director of Religious Education Mrs. Patricia Kellen, Parish Nurse Mrs. Lisa Hall, Music Director DEACON COMMUNITY: Deacon & Mrs. Robert C. O Keefe Deacon Rod Ranola Deacon & Mrs. Paul M. Stanton WEEKEND LITURGY PRESIDERS: Rev. Ron Kalas Rev. Larry Janowski, O.F.M. Rev. Bernard Kennedy, O.F.M. Rev. Philip McGlynn, O.S.M. Rev. David Stagaman, S.J. Eucharistic Celebrations: Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30, & 12:00 Noon Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM Saturday: 8:00 AM & 5:00 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday, 11:00-12:00 Noon or anytime by request. Sacrament of Matrimony: Must be registered for six months prior to setting the wedding date with an additional six months for necessary preparation. Note: The following wedding times can be scheduled: Friday at 5:00 p.m.; Saturday at 1:00 and 3:00 p.m.; Sunday at 3:00 p.m. (Ceremony only) Sacrament of Baptism: Second and fourth Sunday of each month at 1:30 PM. Baptism Preparation Session must be completed before Baptism. Contact the Parish Office as soon as possible for details. Parish Office Website: http://sij-parish.com E-mail: office@sij-parish.com 8149 Golf Road, Niles, IL. 60714....... 967-1060 Mrs. Janet Piovosi (Parish Secretary) Mrs. Emilie Casacchia (Data Processor) Mrs. Marlene Garber (Data Processor) Mrs. Jane Piper (Bulletin Editor) Religious Education............... 966-1180 Staff Secretary Parish Nurse....................... 967-1094 Music Ministry...................... 967-1091 Parish Hall........................ 965-1091 Ministry Center................... 965-6911 Parish School: St. John Brebeuf School......... 966-3266 Principal: Mrs. Margaret Whitman ADDING NAMES TO THE PARISH SICK LIST It has always been the policy of St. Isaac Jogues to offer our parish community an opportunity to pray for those parishioners who are ill and in need of our prayers. We have tried to keep close track of these names for our Bulletin as they are made available to us. However, now we face an important privacy issue, very much like the issues faced by hospitals, health institutions, and certainly by other parishes. We cannot (by law) publicly let our parish community know the health status of any of our members without their permission. We appreciate the fact that often friends, neighbors, and acquaintances wish to do something special for a person who is ill, and ask to place their name on the list to be prayed for. While their intentions are surely good, we simply can no longer accept names in this manner. We will institute a new process regarding calling in names for the Bulletin list. Names for the sick list placed in the Bulletin have to be called in by the person who is ill, or by a member of their family. At the time they call in the name, they will be asked whether they are the sick person him/ herself, or a member of their family, and if they give permission for the name to be placed on the list. They will be asked for the correct spelling of the sick person's name. If a family member, they will be required to give their name for our records. Thank you for your patience regarding this new process. We wish to do all we can to offer our parish community the opportunity to offer prayers for those who are ill but we must also be cognizant of the fact that all members of our congregation are entitled to their privacy in this regard.
CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS ST. ISAAC JOGUES #512032 8149 Golf Road Niles, IL 60714 TELEPHONE 847 967-1060 CONTACT PERSON Jane/Janet SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2003 Adobe Acrobat 8.0 Windows XP Professional PRINTER Canon IR 3035 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 12 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION December 21, 2008 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Please use the special cover. THANK YOU!