Page 2 3rd Sunday of Advent MASSES FOR THE WEEK In Remembrance Weekend, December 10 & 11 + Lorraine Zalewski John & Susan Evancho + Lucille Galia Rita A. + Edward Blaszak Wife & Sons + Roberto Y Esperanza Lopez Daughter Rudolf John Del Rio 11/19/16 Monday, December 12 Our Lady of Guadalupe + Charlette Piekarczyk Judy Kosiba 5:30 PM Guadalupe Mass Tuesday, December 13 + Virginia Strapp Family Wednesday, December 14 + Ken Baker Family Thursday, December 15 + Special Intention Marie Pindok CANTORS Friday, December 16 + Katharina Makara Harry & Eva Makara & Family SATURDAY, December 17 Michelle Tree Lighting Saturday, December 17 + Lillian P. Stofcik Winarski Family + Tree Lighting Helen & Thomas Zurawski Family SUNDAY, December 18 Laurie Vince Sunday, December 18 + Nora & Patrick Scahill Family + Matthew Raczak Family + Jesús Reyes Family EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS December 2016 Week of December 11 December 17 The Tabernacle Candle will be lit this week in memory of M. Cowperthwaite J. Gibbons L. Morse C. Bozovik K. Gibson N. Moll P. Maccagnano C. Malone C. Ranos Helen & Thomas Zurawski Family The Gifts of Bread & Wine are donated this week in memory of Helen & Thomas Zurawski Family READERS December 2016 D. R. A. R. Karczewski Kopaczewski Bonczek Oseguera ALTAR SERVERS SATURDAY, December 17 J. O Keefe SUNDAY, December 18 J. Laskowiecki A. Villanueva D. Ranos I. Jimenez USHERS December 2016 C. Cowperthwaite, E. Pindara, A. Lubanowski, T. Zalewski, N. Zalewski A. Wopinski, T. Nester, M. Noworyta, J. Young E. Lihota, G. Slusarczyk, T. Baker, M. Gasior R. Manriquez, J. Gonzalez, M. Suarez, R. Ortiz
December 11, 2016 We pray for... Barbara Anderson, Michael Auld, Loretta Borowski, Michael Boston, Grant Joseph Bradtke, Kevin Chocholek, Austin Cichy, Philip Corich, Martin Covarrubias, Mary Lou Cowperthwaite, Jim Cummings, Dorita De Cardona, David Donahue, Catherine Drilling, Jerome Drosos, Rosie Dunmore, Marietta Falbo, Laurie Ferry, Charlotte Frjelich, Bob Frjelich, Irma Garcia, Allysa Garcia, Yesenia Guajardo, Rosa Guadalupe Guajardo, Sara Janet Guzman, Helen Hennessy, Maryann Henney, Ray Holloway, Charlene Jones, Edward Kawa, Larry Kawa, Ron Keene, Karen Kil, Bob Konecek, Martha Kowalkowski, Helen Larson, John Larson, Beth Lasseter, Thomas J. Lohr, Hector Maya, Joseph B. Mistarz, Jr., Ricardo Morales, Genoveva Nateras, Policarpo Naya, Abigail Oseguera, Shirley Ostrowski, Felicia Pancer, James Rago, John Rosmanitz, Steven Schwartz, Jo Shanahan, Paul Sherman, Lillian Smierciak, Alfonso Soto, Irene Stincic, Stella Szewczyk, Chestine Trzupek, Asunción Villalpondo, Rita Wilck, Dianne Williams, Stanley Wrona, Sr., Melissa Young, Residents of Hammond Whiting Care Center and Residents of Dolton Health Care Center and Residents of Burnham Terrace. We pray for the homebound, sick and hospitalized. If your name appears in the above list and you no longer wish to be included due to recovery, please contact the Rectory at (773) 646 4877. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday December 12 Our Lady of Guadalupe Zechariah 2:14 17 Luke 1:26 38 Tuesday December 13 St. Lucy Zephaniah 3:1 2, 9 13 Matthew 21:28 32 Wednesday December 14 St. John of the Cross Isaiah 45:6b 8, 18, 21b 25 Luke 7:18b 23 Thursday December 15 Isaiah 54:1 10 Luke 7:24 30 Friday December 16 Isaiah 56:1 3a, 6 8 John 5:33 36 Saturday December 17 Genesis 49:2, 8 10 Matthew 1:1 17 Sunday December 18 4th Sunday of Advent I Isaiah 7:10 14 II Romans 1:1 7 Matthew 1:18 24 Page 3 During our Advent season, please be sure to join together as a parish family on the following days: Advent Reconciliation All Saturdays ofadvent 3:00-3:30 PM Tree Lighting Service Saturday, December 17 th This year the ornaments for the tree lighting on December 17 at 4:00pm will be White. Ornaments may be purchased or homemade. Refreshments will be served after Mass in Konsowski Hall. Christmas Offerings We encourage everyone to use their special Christmas envelope for their family s Christmas gift to the Parish. As you have given so generously in the past, we hope you are able to continue to do so this Christmas. Also, please remember to use your Christmas Flower envelope to help with the cost of our flowers and decorations used in Church throughout the Christmas season. Mass Schedule for Christmas Vigil Mass Saturday, December 24 Prelude 3:45 PM Vigil Mass Christmas Eve Mass Saturday, December 24 Mass at Night 9:00PM Christmas Day Sunday, December 25 Mass at Dawn Mass During the Day Spanish Mass Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Saturday, December 31 Sunday, January 1 Don't forget to put your e mail address on your envelope. You only need to do this once. Ifyou have already submitted your email address, you do not need to do it again.
Page 4 3rd Sunday of Advent COME CELEBRATE! Come and enjoy the evening with family and friends. will host a New Year's Celebration on Saturday, December 31 st from 5:00pm to 8:00pm in the gym. Food will be catered by STEVE'S. MENU TO T L i v e m A L L us i Y U c by NKN the OW N Tickets are available after all Masses and at the rectory. The price is 40.00 per person. Chicken Meatballs and Gravy Mashed Potatoes Buttered Corn Pasta Salad Tossed Salad Rolls and Butter Dessert CASH BAR
December 11, 2016 Page 5 The St. Florian Self Defense Program A big thank you to all who took part in the "To Teach Who Christ Is" Campaign. We appreciate your generosity. Even though it's still warm out, winter is coming and we have to start thinking about a new boiler. The Archdiocese credits us every month with 60% of your CURRENT payments. Some people are DRAMATICALLY delinquent in their payments which slows down our goal. We really can't move forward until we receive most of the funds for the boiler. If you have any questions about your payments, please call the Archdiocese at 312-534-8500. Yours in Christ, Fr. Robert Marchwiany, Pastor Advent Symbols One ofthe most enduring symbols ofthe season, the Advent Wreath brings together several powerful images: The circular wreath reminds us that s God s love for us has no beginning and no end. The evergreen sprigs often added to the wreath call to mind the eternal life God offers us in Jesus. The four candles mark the four weeks ofadvent. Three candles are purple, the color ofrepentance, reminding us why we need a Savior in the first place. The one pink candle is a sign of joy, even in the midst of waiting. As we light another candle each week, light increasing dispels darkness, just as the Light of Christ overcomes the darkness of sin and death in our lives. Advent Calendars mark the passage of time in a concrete way. ST. FLORIAN CHURCH is now on Facebook Information and events will be posted on the Florian Hegewisch user page. Anyone interested in renting Konsowski Hall, please call the rectory for more information. Come join "The St. Florian Self-Defense Program." All ages may sign up, children and adults. For more information, please call (708) 476-8615. Oplatki Christmas Wafers The tradition of the Oplatki originated in Poland during Early Christian times. This Christmas Custom began with a simple white wafer, baked from flour and water. The wafers are wonderfully designed to display Christmas images, such as the Nativity. The Oplatki are enjoyed by families, typically right before the Christmas Eve meal. The entire family will gather around the table with the Oplatki. Generally the eldest member ofthe family will begin the ritual by breaking off a piece of the wafer and passing it to another family member with a blessing. This blessing can simply consist ofwhat you desire for your loved one in the upcoming year - whether it be good health, success, or happiness. The purpose of this act is primarily to express ones unconditional love and forgiveness for each member ofhis or her family. The significance ofthe Oplatki Christmas wafer is in that it shadows the Eucharistic meal that Catholics participate in at each Mass. Just as we share in the Eucharist as one family in Christ and receive Christ's love through the Eucharist, the Oplatki allows for one's immediate family to come together and share the love they have for one another. Although this tradition is primarily enjoyed by the human members of the family, even the family pets can partake in this meal. Whereas the wafers are generally white in color, there are colored Oplatki made especially for pets. Although both colors are edible by people. Traditionally, this corresponds to the animals that were present at Christ's birth. However, in current times, this can also represent the important role that pets play in the family. The Oplatki tradition is one that is easy and fun to introduce to the family at Christmas time. All it requires is a simple wafer paired with love and affection, and the willingness to share it. This is a heartwarming tradition that will complete your family's time together during the Christmas season. Available in Church after all masses and at the Rectory Office, the suggested donation is 3.00 per package.
Page 6 3rd Sunday of Advent WEEKLY OFFERINGS MARK YOUR CALENDAR December 3 & 4, 2016 Sunday Collections 4:00pm Mass 8:00am Mass 9:45am Mass 11:30am Mass Mailed Donations Votives Actual Received vs Budgeted Goal Deficit Share In Care Parish Needs Energy - Envelopes & Loose Building Improvement Maintenance Amount 758.00 612.00 568.00 336.75 110.00 101.43 2,486.18-4,500.00 2,013.82 11.50 141.00 236.00 46.00 221.00 If you are new to the parish, stop in the rectory to register. Please pray for our Service Members: Eugene Zmija, U.S Air Force SSgt David Burks, U.S. Army Sgt Eric L. Abram, U.S. Air Force Lt. Commdr. Nicholas Garcia, U.S. Navy Pilot Aaron Alvarez, U.S Navy MSgt James Ritchie, U.S. Air Force Capt. Christopher Conner, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Michael Marszalek, U.S. Army Robert A. Islas, Jr., U.S Navy Capt. Lisa Klekowski, US. Army PFC Patrick Paskiewicz, U.S. Army Petty Officer Second Class Laura A Tomczak, U.S Navy LTC Peter Allen Kubas, U.S. Army A1C Kelly Shanahan, U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Christopher Saberniak, U.S. Air Force A1C Nicolaos Hofbauer, U.S. Air Force Sgt. Ernest Silva, U.S. Marine Corps Jonathan Daniel Ladowski, U.S. Marine Corps. If you know of a family member who is no longer serving, please contact the Rectory at 646 4877 so they may be removed from this prayer list. Dec 13 Dec 15 Dec 19 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Bible Study (KH) Choir Rehearsal (Church) Young at Heart (KH) Pantry Setup (KH) Big Pantry (KH) Choir Rehearsal (Church) 7:00pm 10:00am 1:00pm 9:00am 3:30pm 10:00am St. Vincent de Paul Poor Box 80.00 St. Vincent de Paul - Thanks! Because you are concerned This is a note of appreciation. Our thank you is a simple but sincere statement. You are being thanked by the poor and the needy for food, clothing, medicine and other needs you are sup-plying. The Poor Boxes are the Bread Boxes of the Needy. What does it mean to be a Parishioner? 1. It means to be officially REGISTERED in the rectory! We need your family information in our business system. 2. What are some ofthe benefits ofbeing a REGISTERED parishioner? You can get a list of your annual donations to use for tax purposes. As a REGISTERED parishioner, you can receive sacraments, be a sponsor/witness for someone else receiving sacraments. 3. Are there any other ways to become a REGISTERED parishioner? NO. Que significa ser un Parroquiano 1. Significa estar oficialmente REGISTRADO en la rectorial Necesitamos la información de su familia en nuestro sistema de negocio. 2. Cuales son algunos de los beneficios de estar REGISTRADO como parroquiano: Pueden obtener una lista de sus donaciones anuales con propósito de reportar en sus impuestos. Como un parroquiano REGISTRADO, puede recibir sacramentos, ser padrino/testigo para alguien que este recibiendo los sacramentos. 3. Hay otras maneras que pueda hacerse un parroquiano REGISTRADO? NO.
MISSION STATEMENT of ST. FLORIAN PARISH We are Roman Catholics of prayer, service and long-standing tradition guided by the spirit to meet the direct needs of out parishioners and neighboring community in a demanding social environment. We strive to achieve a sense of justice, responsibility, prayerfulness, communication and unity by providing: All individuals the opportunity of receiving sacraments The proper educational environment spiritually, morally, academically A channel for corporal works of mercy A time and place for social gathering and fellowship Our goals and objectives will be accomplished through encouraging active participation in dialogue, evangelization, stewardship, prayer and love. Worship Altar Servers Choirs, Cantors & Musicians Ministers of Communion Liturgy Committee Ministry of Care Ministry of Consolation Ministry of Lectors Faith Sharing Groups Ushers & Greeters Bible Study Baptismal Preparation R.C.I.A. Parish Pastoral Council Religious Education Evangelization Committee TO ALL WHO CELEBRATE Whether visitors, long-time residents or newly arrived in the Parish, we Thank God for you. If you are not registered, or there is a change in your address, or telephone number, please fill out the form and place it in one of our collection baskets or mail it to the Rectory Thank You Name: Phone: Address: Please Check One: New Parishioner NewAddress Service Education and Adult Formation New Phone Number Moving, Remove from Register Finance Council St. Vincent de Paul Parish Organizations Holy Name Society Knights of Columbus Ladies Rosary Sodality Young at Heart Athletic Association Mission Statement of Pastoral Council Pastoral Council is a group of parishioners who work together with the pastor to act as a consultative body for the parish. Our mission is to build a prayerful, evangelizing and welcoming spirit for the benefit of the faith community. Memorials And Gifts ofremembrance You may remember your deceased loved ones in the following ways: Donation Daily Masses 10 Tree oflife Gold Leaf 100 Small Stone 500 Large Stone 1,000 The Tabernacle Candle will be lit in memory of... 10 The Gifts ofbread and Wine are donated in memory of... 15 Please remember in your estate planning Your Gift, Your Parish www.parishgift.org