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 First Reading The L bless you and keep you! The L look upon you kindly and give you peace! (Numbers 6:22-27). Psalm May God bless us in his mercy (Psalm 67). Second Reading God sent the Spirit of the Son into our hearts, crying out, Abba, Father! So you are no longer a slave but an heir, through God (Galatians 4:4-7). Gospel The shepherds glorified and praised God for all they had heard and seen (Luke 2:16-21). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the 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 Mary, the Holy Mother of God January 1, 2017 Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart. Luke 2:19
Solemnity Of Mary, The Holy Mother Of God January 1, 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.henry Sun. 9:30 am.rob Think you might want to be a lector? Talk to Barb Dapriele Mass Intentions for the Week Saturday, December 31 at 4:15 p.m. John Dapriele (Anni Rem) by Rich & Barb Dapriele Sunday, January 1 at 9:30 a.m. Happy New Year! Paula Gariboldi Mey (B Day) by mom, Pat Saint John Vianney Parishioners 11:30 a.m. Saint John Vianney Parishioners Tuesday, January 3 at 8:00 a.m. St. Monica Prayer Group Colleen Joachim by Family Wednesday, January 4 at 8:00 a.m. Helen Rivera (Anni Rem) by Family Thursday, January 5 at 8:00 a.m. Janet Vrba by Family Friday, January 6 at 8:00 a.m. Poor Souls in Purgatory 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 In Memoriam January 3 thru January 8 Alfred McCann Jan. 03 2000 Helen L. Rivera Jan. 04 2003 Kenneth Parzyck Jan. 05 1988 Donald Dergenski Jan. 05 1993 Michael Joseph Serna Jan. 05 2001 Joseph G. Culyat Jan. 06 1989 Rose M. Seeley Jan. 06 2002 Richard Gariboldi Jan. 06 2010 Sharon K. Flynn Jan. 07 1981 Josephine Pomykala Jan. 08 1993 Ralph Valdez Jan. 08 2011 READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28 Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:29 3:6; Ps 98:1, 3cd-6; Jn 1:29-34 Wednesday: 1 Jn 3:7-10; Ps 98:1, 7-9; Jn 1:35-42 Thursday: 1 Jn 3:11-21; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 4:14-22a Friday: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Mk 1:7-11 or Lk 3:23-28 [23, 31-34, 36, 38] Saturday: 1 Jn 5:14-21; Sal 149:1-6a, 9b; Jn 2:1-11 Sunday: Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12 THE BLESSING WE RECEIVE The blessing we experience in Christ Jesus is proclaimed in Numbers as the special blessing for the people of Israel. They and we are to be blessed by the invocation of God s loving kindness, the shining glory of God s face turned toward us in love, not away from us in anger. We are blessed by God s own peace! Our wish and our hope are fulfilled in this blessing, which is made visible in the coming of Jesus. In Jesus, the image of the invisible God, God s face is shown to us and God s presence is made known to us in faithful and loving kindness. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Octave comes from the Latin word for eight, and since eight is one step beyond seven, the number of days in a week, it has long been seen as a symbol of perfection, completion, and new beginnings. Early Christians called Sunday the eighth day, since it was the day after the Sabbath and a day of resurrected life, the Lord s Day. By the seventh century, people regarded the eight days after Easter Sunday as one great day, an octave, one glorious feast when people were forbidden to fast or kneel. In the seventh century, Pentecost acquired an Octave, too. Christmas didn t claim the honor of a continuous feast, but it did get an Octave Day. January 1 is the oldest Marian feast, the Octave of Christmas. It was originally a feast of the motherhood of Mary, although for centuries until 1969 it was called the Feast of the Circumcision. Our reformed calendar follows the earlier tradition of celebrating Mary as Mother of God. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. Announcements: Baby Bottles are due by January 8
January 1, 2017 Solemnity Of Mary, The Holy Mother Of God http:sjvianneylockport.org SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Mary, the Holy Mother of God; The Octave Day of the Nativity of the Lord; World Day of Prayer for Peace; New Year s Day Monday: Ss. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen Tuesday: The Most Holy Name of Jesus Wednesday: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Thursday: St. John Neumann Friday: Saturday: St. André Bessette; First Friday St. Raymond of Penyafort; First Saturday; Julian Calendar Christmas THE ETERNAL FLAME FOR THIS WEEK Will burn in memory of Gran, Ma, & Doug Eaton 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, December 31 Day 4 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 Weekly Offering Weekly Goal: $2,700.00 December 25, 2016.. $2611.00 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 TIME Do not squander time, for that is the stuff life is made of. Benjamin Franklin 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 Thank You for your continuing support. Please remember St John Vianney in your Will and Estate Planning.
January 1, 2017 Solemnity Of Mary, The Holy Mother Of God http:sjvianneylockport.org Word of Life For all Christians: May the light of Jesus birth enflame our hearts to welcome and protect the gift of each person s life; 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 1, 2017 Solemnity Of Mary, The Holy Mother Of God 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. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thank you to everyone that has donated time and gifts in the Christmas season. It will be a more blessed merrier time for all. God Bless
398800 St John Vianney Church 401 Brassel St Lockport IL 60441-4902 Contact: Bernadetta Kopinski (815)723-3291 Win 7 Pub 2016 Acrobat DC Messages: Please leave bulletins by front door of church when delivered. Thank you and God Bless