St. John Vianney Catholic Community 401 Brassel Street Lockport, Illinois 60441 815-723-3291 www.sjvianneylockport.org Po Polsku 815-630-2745 Come Worship With Us In The Little Brown Church In The Fields Father Greg Podwysocki, Pastor Tuesday - Friday Saturday Saturday) Sunday Masses 8:00 am 8:00 am (Only on first 4:15 pm 9:30 am-english 11:30 am-polish TODAY S READINGS First Reading Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! The Lord shines upon you and the glory of the Lord appears over you (Isaiah 60:1-6). Psalm Lord, every nation on earth will adore you (Psalm 72). Second Reading The Gentiles are coheirs, copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus (Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6). Gospel Magi from the east arrive looking for the newborn king of the Jews (Matthew 2:1-12). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved Confessions Before Saturday Mass 3:30PM Baptisms Call for appointment The Epiphany of the Lord January 8, 2017 They opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Matthew 2:11b
THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD January 8, 2017 Saturday: Sunday: Confession Hours: 3:45 until 4:10pm 9:10 until 9:25am 11:00 until 11:25am LECTORS FOR NEXT WEEKEND: Sat. 4:15 pm.rosario Sun. 9:30 am.mary Jo Think you might want to be a lector? Talk to Barb Dapriele 2nd Collection - Utilities Mass Intentions for the Week Saturday, January 7 at 8:00 a.m. First Saturday Poor Souls in Purgatory 4:15 p.m. Phaedra Beckert (B Day) by Judy & Dan Drong Lillian Ramos (B Day Rem) by m/m Mike Rogan Sunday, January 8 at 9:30 a.m. Fr. Waclaw Jamroz & Danny O Donnell 11:30 a.m. Stanley Stoch od zony i dzieci Maria Styrczula (20 lat rocznicy) od dzieci Tuesday, January 10 at 8:00 a.m. St. Monica Prayer Group Barbara McCowan (B Day Rem) by Rich & Barb Dapriele Wednesday, January 11 at 8:00 a.m. Mark Gariboldi (B Day) by Mom, Pat Thursday, January 12 at 8:00 a.m. Tom Bucina by Ann Hanik Friday, January 13 at 8:00 a.m. Rose Dapriele (B Day Rem) by Rich & Barb Dapriele Saturday, January 14 at 4:15 p.m. Calvin Davis (B Day) by Judy & Dan Drong George Kintz by wife, Marlyn Sunday, January 15 at 9:30 a.m. Fr. Waclaw Jamroz & Danny O Donnell In Memoriam January 7 thru January 15 Sharon K. Flynn Jan. 07 1981 Josephine Pomykala Jan. 08 1993 Ralph Valdez Jan. 08 2011 Daniel Wozniak Jan. 09 1958 Niels Nielson Jan. 10 1994 Donna Carnes Jan. 12 1967 John Kulawiak Jan. 14 2002 James Kochewa Jan. 15 1973 Announcements: Baby Bottles are due January 8 READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Acts 10:34-38; Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10; Mt 3:13-17 Tuesday: Heb 2:5-12; Ps 8:2ab, 5, 6-9; Mk 1:21-28 or Heb 1:1-6 and 2:5-12; Ps 8:2ab, 5, 6-9; Mk 1:14-20 and 1:21-28 Wednesday: Heb 2:14-18; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Mk 1:29-39 Thursday: Heb 3:7-14; Ps 95:6-11; Mk 1:40-45 Friday: Heb 4:1-5, 11; Ps 78:3, 4bc, 6c-8; Mk 2:1-12 Saturday: Heb 4:12-16; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mk 2:13-17 Sunday: Is 49:3, 5-6; Ps 40:2, 4, 7-10; 1 Cor 1:1-3; Jn 1:29-34 THE STAR OF BETHLEHEM The unfolding of the story of the Incarnation continues today as the Church celebrates the Epiphany. The tale of the magi from the East is one of the most fascinating in all of scripture. It has much to teach us about what we can come to expect, even in circumstances and places that may seem insignificant or small. Bethlehem was a tiny town, what we might refer to today as a town without even one stop light. Yet it is over this seemingly insignificant place that the guiding star stops in its own search for the place where the Savior would be born. Too often we fail to recognize the fact that the star of Bethlehem comes to rest in our everyday lives, where we can experience God s presence, manifested in ever new ways. Epiphany calls us to shake off our stupor and recognize the One who comes to save us. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION This year, in the United States the celebration of the Epiphany falls on January 8, but the traditional date for the Epiphany is January 6. The date we know as January 6 was established as the solstice in Egypt in 1996 BC, but the Egyptian calendar lost a full day every 128 years. Twenty centuries later the actual solstice had migrated to December 25. People still kept January 6 for the solstice celebration, but December 25, matching nicely with the Roman pagan feast of the Unconquered Sun, launched an extended solstice holiday. By the time of the early church, the whole period of twelve days was celebrated just about everywhere. Christians began to celebrate Christ as the true light of the world in four themes: the Nativity, the manifestation to the Gentiles, the baptism of the Lord, and the wedding feast at Cana. That was entirely too much for one day to handle. A twelve-day season was ready to be adapted, so Christians borrowed from the pagan calendar for their own season of light. Thus early Christian celebrations of the Christmas season extended from one date for the solstice, December 25, to the older date, January 6. The darkest time in the Northern Hemisphere could now be filled with the Christian observance of the arrival of the Light of the World.
January 8, 2017 The Epiphany Of The Lord http:sjvianneylockport.org SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Friday: Saturday: The Epiphany of the Lord; National Migration Week The Baptism of the Lord First Week in Ordinary Time begins St. Hilary Blessed Virgin Mary THE ETERNAL FLAME FOR THIS WEEK Will burn in memory of Family & Friends By The John Eaton Family WE LIFT UP IN PRAYER Long Term Needs: Fr. Andrew, Ann Marie Nawrocki, Naia Peña, Rachel Colabello, John Sims, Wendy Kelm, Peg Parker, Keith Schranz, Helena Parades, Lucas Milo, Irena Drewniak, Ted Hylek, Hanna Maria Drewniak, Heather Pajak, Florence Viscum, The Eaton Family, Dixie Wiles, Mary Maiberger, Val Wittenkeller, Romana Davila, Lawrence Dapriele, Marilyn Zlogar, Mark Gariboldi, Cathy McManamey, Raul Juarez, Lucille Catherine Russler (baby), Henryka Sztoncel, Tom Swierkowski, Luanne Dapriele, Mike Lozano Immediate Needs: Mary Maiberger, Florence Viscum, Joan Fajkucy, Lynn Marie, Roberto Davila, Cynthia Garcia, Nicole Neubauer, Joann Baan, Carl Johnson, Matt Andrysiak, Marcella Tumang, Salvadore Garcia, Robin Dibday We hope that you will pray for them each day, privately or with your family. Prayer for those in need is an important responsibility of the Christian Community FROM DEATH TO NEW LIFE Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. Divine Mercy Chaplet: Sat, January 7 Day 7 A WEEKDAY MASS MAY BE JUST WHAT YOU NEED! Come and enjoy the peace of Jesus. Tues through Friday 8am Pray the rosary Wear the Brown Scapular OUR WARMEST WELCOME To all who celebrate with us, whether visitors, long time residents, or newly arrived in the parish. If you are not registered at St. John Vianney or need to make changes, please fill out the form below and place in the collection basket. PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY ADULT 1 Name Phone Address Date of Birth Language spoken at home Marital Status: Married by Priest Y N Religion: Sacraments received? Baptism, 1 st Comm. Confirm. ADULT 2 Husband Wife Name Phone Address Date of Birth Language spoken at home Marital Status: Married by Priest Y Religion: Sacraments received? Baptism, 1 st Comm. Confirm. Are you transferring from another parish? Former Parish Name Please list the names and dates of birth of those in your household, excluding the names above: Name Birthdate Relationship 1 2 3 4 N PILGRIM VIRGIN Invite the blessed Mother, Our Lady of Fatima Statue, into your home and help her evangelize her message of peace through the Rosary. The intent of the devotion is that the statue travel from house to house. It will be in your home for one week or as long as you want to keep her. You can invite family and friends to say the rosary, or just enjoy her presence in your home and have your own private devotion. Please call Gwen at 708-259-6303 ST. MONICA PRAYER GROUP FOLLOWING THE 8:00 AM TUESDAY MASS We, the members of St. Monica Prayer Group, invite you to join us in praying for the spiritual, physical, and emotional needs of our children and grandchildren.. Please join us as we come together weekly to cover our children with prayer. Weekly Offering Weekly Goal: $2,700.00 January 1, 2017.. $3,687.00 EPIPHANY Solemn things of mystic meaning: Incense doth the God disclose; Gold a royal Child proclaimeth; Myrrh a future tomb foreshows. Roman Breviary, Epiphany; Prudentius, fourth century Thank You for your continuing support. Please remember St John Vianney in your Will and Estate Planning.
January 8, 2017 The Epiphany Of The Lord http:sjvianneylockport.org Word of Life For our national and local leaders: May they follow the example of the Three Kings By seeking God and serving him and his people, especially the poor and outcast; We pray to the Lord: WHY NOT A MASS INTENTION! If you are thinking of sending someone a get-well card, or a special occasion is coming up, a birthday or an anniversary, why not have a Mass said for them? Mass intentions are for the living as well as the deceased. There s no nicer way to offer tribute, or better prayer you can offer for those you love. Just fill out the form below and show how much you care. REQUESTS FOR MASS INTENTIONS If you would like to have a Mass offered, please fill out this form and drop in the collection basket. There is no better way to offer tribute, and no better prayer you can offer for those you love. Please include an offering of $10 for each intention in the envelope with your Mass request form. Please schedule 2 weeks in advance. PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Intention Name Living Deceased Requested by Phone Date/Time Wanted PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. And give us peace. We ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen. P.F.C. JASON W. DRAKSLER [U.S. ARMY] P.F.C. JOSHUA D. DRAKSLER [U.S. ARMY] SGT. 1 st Class MICHAEL MATTHEW PAJAK [U.S. ARMY] SR. AIRMAN NICHOLAS MAVRIN [U.S.A.F.] 2 nd LT. WILLIAM BRADSHAW [U.S.A.F.] If you have a family member who is overseas please let us know so we may pray for their safe return. MAY GOD BLESS THEM ALL St. John Vianney Prayer "O my God, come to me, so that You may dwell in me and I may dwell in you." WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to think in harmony with one another, As we await the coming of the Lord, let us live in our marriages with endurance and encouragement. Explore how by attending a World Wide Marriage Encounter weekend on December 9-11, 2016, February 17-19, 2017, or April 7-9, 2017, 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. FEED YOUR HUNGRY NEIGHBORS Lockport churches donate to the Lockport Food Pantry known as FISH, the symbol of Christianity. They serve 750 to 800 People monthly which is more than 250 local families. Our Lord would want us to share what we have been given with those who have less. Presently needed are canned beans, meats and fish. Also peanut butter & jellies. Canned vegetables especially corn & green beans. Spaghetti & sauce, cereals, and pancake mix & syrup. Soaps, bath tissue, other paper products and shampoo are also needed. Thank you for your generosity. You will be blessed. Feeding the Hungry is one of the Corporal Works of Mercy. PLEASE CHECK YOUR CANS CAREFULLY. IF THEY ARE OUTDATED OR EXPIRING IN CUR- RENT MONTH, WE HAVE TO THROW THEM AWAY. We cannot be liable for causing illnesses. If YOU are in need, they are open Monday, Wednesday & Fridays from 8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. 604 9th Street, Lockport. Funeral Mass Arrangements Upon the death of a loved one, a family member should contact the parish office as soon as possible (815-723-3291). You will be contacted by our bereavement coordinator, Anna Siwiec-Sitkowska, who will assist the family in planning the funeral liturgy for the deceased. If it is too difficult for you to walk to the front of the church to receive Communion, please know that at each Mass an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion comes to the back of the church to distribute Communion. If you would like to have the Extraordinary Minister give you communion in the back of church, please let an usher know before Mass begins. At Communion time, when you see the Extraordinary Minister come to the back, please raise your hand so that they can see you and give you Holy Communion
January 8, 2017 The Epiphany Of The Lord http:sjvianneylockport.org AND WHAT YOU DO TO HIM, I COUNT AS DONE TO ME. Will you accept the invitation to evangelize, instruct, listen, and pray with the callers? Call the Upper Room Crisis Hotline, a faith-based service in the Catholic tradition. Call 1-888-808-8724 or visit www.catholichotline.org to register ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This month St. John Vianney will conduct its Baby Bottles for Life campaign to benefit, support and educate pregnant women facing crisis or unintended pregnancies residing within the Diocese of Joliet and Rockford. The funds, through your generous spirit, collected through the Bottles for Life campaign support the programs and services of the Waterleaf Medical Clinic in Aurora and the Waterleaf Education and Resource Center in Bolingbrook. Waterleaf provides practical help; pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, STD testing and treatment as well as continuing education and support for women in our community who would otherwise be at risk for choosing abortion. Last year with the support of churches like St. John Vianney, Waterleaf served 689 clients, performed 309 ultrasounds, celebrated 76 births, and rescued 37 babies. Please pick up a Baby Bottle after Mass and fill it with your heartfelt financial donation. Please make checks payable to Waterleaf. Bottles are due back the weekend of January 7/8 th, 2017. Your support is greatly appreciated. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Attention St. John Vianney Ladies Ages 18 and Up In January, we will be having "Gospel Reflections". Please join us as we ask the Holy Spirit to speak to us through His Word. We will meet on Mondays, January 2nd, 9th and 16th, at 6pm until 7:30pm. Any questions, please call Gwen at 708-259-6303 and check the parish website for any changes or cancellations. Information Meeting for Navajo Mission to Chinle, Arizona The Joliet Diocese Partnership in Mission is planning its next Navajo Construction Mission to Chinle, Arizona. Two information meetings will be held, one on January 10 th, 2017 from 7-9 pm the other on January 18 th, 2017 from 7-9 pm at the Bishop Blanchette Catholic Center 16555 Weber Rd. Crest Hill, IL 60403. Interested persons are invited to attend. Further information can be found at www.dioceseofjoliet.org/missions or call 815-221-6258, email: missions@dioceseofjoliet.org Applications are available at http://bit.ly/missionappl
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