T oday we celebrate the Nativity of the Lord. The preparations of Advent are complete and for many of us the Christmas season has begun. We welcome the light of the world into our hearts, our families

and our homes. We call on the Light to bring peace and understanding to our world. Each of us has significant stories that we share in our families. These are stories that define who we are and how we got here. The Christmas Story is our story. God loved us so much he came into the world to be with us. None of us is ever alone. Our God walks with us and guides us. We celebrate the gift of “God with us” with great joy. Merry Christmas. I would like to take a moment to thank all of you who have given so generously to our “Giving Tree” and our food drives over the holidays. We may not always think it is a lot to pick up an extra gift when we are out shopping, or fill another bag of groceries when we do our own holiday shopping, but for families that our stressed and in need it means everything. Sometimes your generosity is the difference between a

Christmas, and no Christmas. I hear the other end of this story from so many who have received your generosity. It means everything. And just so you know, individuals do write thank you notes, some-times years later with a gift as they try and pay it forward. On their behalf, thank you! I also would like to thank all of our choirs, musicians and Joanne for the beautiful liturgies we celebrate today and throughout the Christmas season. We are blessed to have such good music and talent every week, but over the holidays we really pull out the stops. Thanks also to all our liturgical ministers who help our celebrations run so smoothly. Thanks also to those who helped decorate our church for the Christmas season. Lots

of hands make the load less difficult. Another thanks go out to all the choir members and parishioners who got together last week for our sing along. The weather has been frightful, but I heard the singing was delightful. These are memories that stick with us over the years. Thanks for a fun evening of Christmas music. On behalf of Fr. O’Mara, Fr. Tom, myself and all the staff we wish you all a Joyous Christmas.

Notes from Fr. John

FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22 Tuesday: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Wednesday: 1 Jn 1:5 — 2:2; Ps 124:2-5, 7b-8; Mt 2:13-18 Thursday: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-3, 5b-6; Lk 2:36-40 Friday: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or Col 3:12-21 [12-17]; Ps 128:1-5; Mt 2:13-15, 19-23 Saturday: 1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18 Sunday: Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — All the ends of the earth will behold the salvation of our God (Isaiah 52:7-10).

Psalm — All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God (Psalm 98).

Second Reading — God has spoken to us through the Son, the very imprint of God’s being (Hebrews 1:1-6).

Gospel — The Word became flesh; from his fullness we have all received grace (John 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14]).

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.

St. Kieran Catholic Church

The Nativity of the Lord December 25, 2016

The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.

— John 1:5

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“O house of Jacob, come,

Let us walk in the light of the Lord”

We heard this phrase from the prophet Isaiah on the first Sunday of Advent. Isaiah is the prophet of hope not only for Israel, but for all of us as well. Each and every one of us is called to walk in the light of the Lord, and more importantly is called to be the light of the Lord in our families, workplaces, schools and communities. As a nation we have completed a long grueling election cycle. The darkness and shadows that sometimes haunted the campaigns have seeped into our daily lives. The heaviness seems hard to shake, but once again Isaiah offers us an alternative… “Come walk in the light of the Lord.”

Each year as we gather with family and friends to celebrate Christ coming into the world, we celebrate light winning over darkness. The decorations in our homes and churches remind us that in these long nights of winter, light is still our driving force. Jesus’ birth into the Holy Family was a reminder that God’s light and presence is still with us. In God there is only light. That is what we once again celebrate in this Christmas season. The light of Christ shines on each of us.

This year the light of Christ continues to shine on the St. Kieran community. Through the efforts of St. Kieran Outreach Committee we have fed those who are hungry through our monthly food drives. At Thanksgiving a number of families were able to celebrate with a complete dinner provided by the parish, and the parish Giving Tree has brought a light to those who may not be able to afford what we so often take for granted during the holidays. Our Ministers of Care continue to bring the light of Christ to our homebound and sick.

I also want to shine a light of gratitude on all of you who support the parish through financial support and ministries. Through the Teach Who Christ Is Campaign, the Annual Catholic Appeal, and your weekly offerings and gifts we continue to keep the parish strong and alive. Our Choir has grown and provides wonderful music for our Sunday celebration as well as other events throughout the year. Our parishioners have made events like the parish picnic, Halloween party, and Coffee Shop a regular part of the parish life. Together we bring light and life to the parish.

On behalf of Fr. O’Mara, Fr. Tom, our parish staff and myself we wish you all a bright Christmas season and beyond. Join us as we celebrate the birth of Jesus.

Rev. John Siemianowski, Pastor

St. Kieran Catholic Church

SAVE THE DATE St. Kieran’s Womens Club

P D M G

Saturday, February 25th 6 pm to 11 pm

Ticket information coming soon.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Volunteers are needed to help with the Women's Club Mardi Gras and Potluck Dinner. Please consider giving 90 mins of your time to help make this evening successful. Contact Teri Klopp at klopp110@comcast.net or 708-912-3773 for more information.

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NO RECYCLE RALLY or COFFEE SHOP

on January 1st

Recycle Rally and Coffee Shop will be taking a holiday break during the month of January to give our parishioners the chance to enjoy the entire day with their family and friends. Happy Holidays!

The Rectory Office will be closed from December 23, 2016

to January 2, 2017.

Advent/Christmas/New Year Schedule for Calendar Year 2016

Christmas Eve Schedule

Saturday, December 24 NO MORNING COMMUNION SERVICE

Masses at 4 PM and 10 PM

Christmas Day Schedule

Sunday, December 25 Masses at 8 AM and 10 AM

Monday, December 26 NO MORNING COMMUNION SERVICE

Feast of the Holy Family

Friday, December 30 Mass at 8 AM

New Year’s Eve Schedule

Saturday, December 31 NO MORNING COMMUNION SERVICE

Mass at 5 PM

New Year’s Day Schedule

Holy Day/Sunday, January 1st

Masses at 8 AM and 10 AM Monday, January 2nd

NO MORNING COMMUNION SERVICE

Feast of Epiphany

Saturday, January 07 Mass at 5 PM

Sunday, January 08 Masses at 8 AM and 10 AM

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We have made every effort to record your intentions accurately; please forgive any typographical errors.

St. Kieran Parish 2016Christmas Offerings The Poinse as decora ng the Church have been donated in honor of the following persons:

Lil and Bill Lynch, req. by Roe Arakelian Sam A. Maciareillo, req. by his wife Jackie & Children

Giselda and Albert Malizia, req. by Joe Nardi Gennaro Antonio & Michelina Mancini,

req. by Giacomo and Maria Mancini The deceased of the McDonnell Family,

req. by Sally and Michael McDonnell Emery “Bill” & Jennie Markitell, req. by Mike and L isa Szafranowski

Salvatore Medica, req. by his wife, Margherita Medica Ben & Olga Melone, req. by Clara Brooks

Madge Mikolajewski, req. by Mr. & Mrs. Tom Hamilton Edward L. Monser, req. by Shirley P. Monser

Narcisi and Falcioni Families, req. by the family Frank Narcisi, req. by the Family

Catherin “Cosenza” and Frank Nardi, req. by Joe Nardi Rose and Joe Nardi, req. by Joe Nardi

Shirley Nardi, req. by Joe Nardi Deceased members of the Nardoni Family, req. by the Rozic Family

Louis Nardoni, req. by the Rozic Family Rena Nardoni, req. by the Rozic Family

Dolores Panici, req. by The L inde Family Josephine & Cesear Panici, req. by The L inde Family Partyka Family, req. by Mr. & Mrs. Tom Hamilton

Philip Pastere, req. by Alice Pastere and Family Haley Pelock, req. by the Rozic Family

Donald Petterson, req. by Patricia Dawkins The deceased of the Petrongelli Family,

req. by Sally and Michael McDonnell Joseph Pisterzi, req. by Lena Pisterzi

Antonio & Carmela Porrino, req. by their daughters and families Antonio & Carmela Porrino, req. by Giacomo and Maria Mancini

Antonio & Carmela Porrino, req. by Joe and Caterina Bova Antonio & Carmela Porrino,

req. by their daughter Joanne Fesi-Willett and Family Bud Prior, req. by Mary Prior

Vivian Purcell, req. by Terry and Mindy Purcell Shelley Purcell Mays, req. by Terry and Mindy Purcell

Arleen Rozic, req. by the Rozic Family Deceased members of the Rozic Family, req. the family

Marko Rozic, req. by the Rozic Family Martha Rozic, req. by the Rozic Family

All the deceased members of the Russo/Porrino Families, req. by the Porrino sisters and their families Rosemarie Ryan, req. by Roe Arakelian

Seehausen / Baron Families, req. by Emil and Sandy Vasek Mary (Pat) Schlacks, req. by Shirley P. Monser

Deceased members of the Sharo Family, req. by Ray and Charlene Brower

Evelyn Shelley, req. by Tom Shelley James Shelley, req. by Tom Shelley

Sebastian Siragusa, req. by parents, Marina and Vincenzo Siragusa The Soltis Family, req. by the Karwowski Family

Special Intention, req. by Fran Capriotti Marion Szafranowski, req. by Mike and L isa Szafranowski

Walter Tama, req. by Rose Tama The Tama & DeMatteo Families, req. by Rose Tama

Vasek / Motola Families, req. by Emil and Sandy Vasek Clifford & Nell Weiss, req. by their daughter Jackie Maciareillo

Clarence, Violet, Clarence Jr., and Kathleen Willett, req. by Tom & Joanne Willett and Family

Mrs. Marlene Willet & Rev. John Willett, req. by Doug & Mary Helen Blankenberger

Richard, Marlene, Hillary, and Reverend John Willet, req. by Tom and Joanne Willett

Richard L. Wolf, req. by Mary Jo W olff and Family

Dom and Julie Amadio, req. by Dona Amadio and Family Paul Amadio, req. by Dona Amadio and Family

Aldo & Amelia Ambrosini, req. by Alice Pastere and Family Deceased members of the Angelotti Family, req. by the Rozic Family Anthony & Josephine Anzelmo, req. by Mary Jo W olff and Family

Dennis R. Arakelian, req. by Roe Arakelian Ron Barbizzi, req. by the Rozic Family

Jacquelyn Barker, req. by Bill & Carole Barker Audreyann Bauer, req. by her sister, Jackie Maciareillo

Joseph & Stella Bijak, req. by Doug & Mary Helen Blankenberger Joseph & Adeline Blankenberger,

req. by Doug & Mary Helen Blankenberger Fred and Mary Boam, req. by Doug & Mary Helen Blankenberger

Giorgio & Rosaria Bova, req. by Joe and Caterina Bova Giorgio & Rosaria Bova, req. by their daughter, Margherita Medica

Terry Brooks, req. by Clara Brooks Deceased Members of the Brower Family,

req. by Ray and Charlene Brower Maureen Brower and Tom Sharo, req. by Ray and Charlene Brower

Fran and Ken Broxterman, req. by Dona Amadio and Family Gerard and Virginia Caffarelli, req. by their children

Sam Capriotti, req. by Fran Capriotti Alfonso Chagoya, req. by Beatriz Chagoya

Lester and JoAnne Cole, req. by Tom & Joanne Willett and Family Mr. & Mrs. Phil Costello, req. by their children

Dante and Vera D’Apice, req. by Joanne Fesi-Willett and Family William Dawkins, req. by Patricia Dawkins

Rose DeMatteo, req. Rose Tama Alfred DeMatteo, req. by Rose Tama

Robert and Helen DiCosmo, req. by Joanne Fesi-Willet and Family Deceased Members of the Eagan Family, req. by Larry Eagan

Reverend William Eddy, req. by Tom and Joanne Willett Paul Eppel, req. by Ed and Brenda W esley

Helen & Emedio Falcioni, req. by the L inde Family Joe Faso, req.by Pat Faso

Faso Family, req. by Pat Faso Helen Flahive, req. by Tom Shelley John Flahive, req. by Tom Shelley

Joseph Fregeau, req. by the Karwowski Family The Gornick Family, req. by Matt & Ann Marie Gornick (2)

Barb Green, req. by Mike and L isa Szafranowski Anna and Peter Gorka, req. by Roe Arakelian Barbara Hall, req. by Terry and Mindy Purcell

Bill Hanley, req. by Joan Hanley Eileen Heniff, req. by Mary Prior

Aideen Jacobson, req. by Bill & Carole Barker Robert Jacobson, req. by Bill & Carole Barker

Ro Jawarski, req. by Shirley P. Monser Deceased members of the Jones & Klopp Families,

req. by Ed, Teri, & Amanda Klopp James Jurjevic, req. by Mary Jurjevic and children

Deceased members of the Karwowski Family, req. by the family James Keating, req. by Mary Ellen Schmal Jeanne Keating, req. by Mary Ellen Schmal

Beatrice Koperski, req. by Barbara & Darlene Koperski Henry Koperski, req. Barbara & Darlene Koperski

Deceased Members of the Kordic Family, req. by the Rozic Family Irene and Hubert Krueger, req. by Joe Nardi

Margarite Lawson, req. Shirley P. Monser Charles Lofrano, req. by the family

Lofrano & La Banca Families, req. by the family Clem and Donna Leniski, req. by Karlene Henshaw

Deceased members of the Longo & Montesonti Families, req. by Ed, Teri, & Amanda Klopp

Robert (Bob) Lueder, req. by Mike and L isa Szafranowski

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December 2016 Dear Friend of St. Kieran’s Church, The St. Kieran Women’s Club organization has been an important part of the Chicago Heights community for the past 54 years. The women’s club was originally established to serve the members of St. Kieran Parish as well as surrounding communities. Our work provides financial and personal support to St. Kieran Parish, the St. Kieran religious education department, the St. Kieran Cares program and the works founded by Catholic Charities. In the community we have supported; P.A.D.S, the American Cancer society, and local food banks. Every year we struggle to decide what support we can fund because of our financial limitations. Yearly we receive over fifty requests for financial support and turn down 2/3’s of those requests. It is our goal to be able to fulfill an additional number of requests this year. Your support matters With your generosity and support, the St. Kieran Women’s club can continue to provide additional financial support for programs within our parish and throughout the community. This year, funds raised at the our Mardi Gras will be used to continue to support programs such as the ones mentioned above, as well as the many additional programs asking for our assistance. Enclosed you will find a sponsorship/silent auction donation form that outlines the details. 2017 Mardi Gras This year we will be holding a Mardi Gras event on February 25, 2017. This event will be open to the members of St. Kieran Parish and the surrounding communities, and is our organizations main fundraiser for the year. We are seeking sponsors for this event as well as items to be used in our raffle baskets. We hope you will consider supporting the Women’s Club this year and help us make a difference in the lives of many. On behalf of the St. Kieran Women’s Club and parish we would like to thank you for your support. Please know that your donation, at any level, is greatly appreciated and will be used to support programs in St. Kieran church and throughout the community. Please reply no later than January 9 2017 for appropriate acknowledgment of your support. If you have any questions, please contact a member of our Executive Board. Sue Habegger suehabegger@gmail.com Dawn Sterning dawnsterning@gmail.com

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St. Kieran Women’s Club – Mardi Gras Sponsorship/Donation Form Business or Individual Name:

Address:

Phone: email:

Yes! I would like to be a 2017 sponsor/donor for the St. Kieran’s Women’s Club in the following capacity: _____Event Sponsor ($300.00 2 Sponsors) Name recognition on event banner Table signage at Event Sponsor recognition/name on table 10 tickets to event and a reserved table Inclusion in event program distributed at event Name included in church bulletin _____Table Sponsor ($150.00 20 Sponsors) Table signage at Event Sponsor recognition/name on table 10 tickets to event at reserved table Inclusion in event program distributed at event Name included in church bulletin ______In Kind Sponsor ($50.00 25 Sponsors) 2 tickets to event Inclusion in event program distributed at event Name included in church bulletin Other Monetary Donations Name included in church bulletin Non-Monetary Item Donations (please describe) If you have merchandise to donate and would like it to be picked up, please contact Sue Habegger at suehabegger@gmail.com Please make all financial contributions payable to St. Kieran Women’s Club. We are a non-profit 501(C) (3) organization, therefore all donations are tax deductible. All monetary donations and gift certificates should be mailed to:

St. Kieran Church 724 195th St, Chicago Heights, IL 60411

ATTN: Dawn Sterning

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Our Troops

Army

PFC Roman Ambriz E5 Patrick Atwater

Sgt. Brenden Flanagan Sgt. James R. Hibbs

PFC Lee James Roché CWO Thomas J. Seehausen

Marine Corps SSgt. John Henry

LCpl. Joseph Johnson Sgt. Patrick Russell SSgt. Nathan Taylor

National Guard SSgt. Paul LaBellle

Navy Eugene Borak Troy DaVault

Raymond J. Martinez

Ministry Schedule for December 31 & January 1, 2017

Mathew Heinberg Sarah Hergenrother

Pamela Jacks Officer Timothy Jones

Rose Klauck Dennis Kurowski

Joyce Lentzi Terri Masiur

Kathleen Masterson Tom Maxwell Erin McCann

Shirley Monser Marilyn Monteleone

Herb Neal Rosemarie Pagliero

Elena Presutti Katie Quinn Radomski Marjorie V. Ringwald

Tom Roberts Ron Sinclair

Audrey Strasser Fran Somer Pat Sullivan Gayle Tama

Linda Wickizek Dana Wittman

5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.

Emil Vasek

Donna Amadio Barbara Fonfara Connie Bultema

Tom Narcissi Gina Caffarini

Joshua Shlosberg

Noreen Bussey Pat Hand

Kevin Deenihan John Jaworski

Maura Flanigan Charles Lofrano

Sussan Alesandrini Carlos Porrata

Giacomo Mancini Jean Schulp

Gordon Moberg Brenda Wesley

Cheta Emechebe Kamsi Emechebe

** Served by adult parishioners

Maggie Sterning Finn Schmidt

Raymond Brower Barbara Dutko

James Calvert Karlene Henshaw

Leilany Porrata Dayalis Santiago-Vazquez

Debbie Wlodarski Mary Schmal Barbara Sterning

Michelle Acadia Kim Alexander Leo Alexander

Jenna Bova Victoria Cavallaro Jolene Cieniawski

Janel Compton Ken Connor

JoAnne Corrigan Frank Costello

Richard Czarnecki Barbara DiGiovanni

Shar Drozdowski Sorita Durham

Rita Dwyer Christine Dymek

Ava Emroll Laurie Emroll Teresa Eppel

Norman Falcioni Bob Flaws

Tom Fleisher McKenzie Gardiner Marlene Gaughan

Tom Haggerty Florence Hand

William Hand, Sr.

Holy Family Shrine

This week, the flowers decorating The Holy Family Shrine

in the back of church were donated in memory of . . .

Nathan Lopez, from mom and godmother,

Aunt Paula

Vera Maloni,

from Phyllis & Louis Kachnik

COMMUNION MINISTERS,

ALTAR SERVERS, AND GREETERS:

PLEASE FILL MINISTRY POSITIONS

FOR ALL MASSES OF THE TRIDUUM AND EASTER SUNDAY.

USE THE SIGN-UP SHEETS POSTED

IN THE SACRISTY TO VOLUNTEER.

COMMUNION MINISTERS,

ALTAR SERVERS, AND GREETERS: PLEASE FILL MINISTRY POSITIONS

FOR MASSES DURING THE HOLYDAYS USE THE SIGN-UP SHEETS POSTED IN THE SACRISTY TO VOLUNTEER.

MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.

Monday, December 26 - St. Stephen; Kwanzaa begins 8:00 a.m. • NO MORNING COMMUNION SERVICE

Tuesday, December 27 - St. John 8:00 a.m. • Frank Narcisi, req. by his family

Wednesday, December 28 - The Holy Innocents 8:00 a.m. • Deacon Benny Stabile, req. by his family

Thursday, December 29 - St. Thomas Becket;Fifth Day within the Octave of the Nativity f the Lord 8:00 a.m. • Edward Lileikis, req. by Kurt & Kathy Ruge

Friday, December 30 - The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph 8:00 a.m. • For the elderly

Saturday, December 31 - St. Sylvester I; New Year’s Eve; Seventh Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord 9:00 a.m. • NO MORNING COMMUNION SERVICE 5:00 p.m. • Deceased of the Vasek/Seehausen Families, req. by Emil & Sandy Vasek • Emedio & Elizabeth Perozzi, req. by Mary Ann & Joseph Perozzi • Maureen Brower, req. by her mom & dad

Sunday, January 1 - 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

8:00 a.m. • John & Josephine Zinker, req. by Phyllis Russo • Gustavo Chong-Qui Yong, req. by Gramps and Gram 10:00 a.m. • Living/deceased members of St. Kieran Women’s Club • Giovanni Apponi, req. by his daughter, Clara

Monday, December 26 RECTORY OFFICE CLOSED THIS WEEK 8:00 a.m. NO MORNING COMMUNION SERVICE 5:00 p.m. St. Agnes Athletics (H) to 9 PM

Tuesday, December 27 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass (C)

Wednesday, December 28 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass (C) 5:00 p.m. St. Agnes Athletics (H) to 9 PM

Thursday, December 29 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass (C) 12:30 p.m. Bible Study (L) to 2 PM 7:00 p.m. Choir Practice (C) 7:00 p.m. Glenwood Adult Basketball League (H) to 9:00 PM

Friday, December 30 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass (C) 5:00 p.m. St. Agnes Athletics (H) to 9 PM

Saturday, December 31 9:00 a.m. NO MORNING COMMUNION SERVICE 4:00 p.m. Confessions (C) 5:00 p.m. New Year’s Eve Mass (C)

Sunday, January 1 8:00 a.m. New Year’s Day Mass (C) 10:00 a.m. New Year’s Day Mass (C) NO COFFEE SHOP THIS WEEKEND NO RECYCLE RALLY THIS WEEKEND

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On behalf of the St. Kieran Church staff, we want to wish you ...

St. Kieran Catholic Church 724 West 195 Street, Chicago Heights IL 60411

Visit our Website at www.stkieranchurch.org

Parish Mission Statement:

St. Kieran Parish is a Catholic community within the Archdiocese of Chicago. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, nourished by Scripture and Sacrament, we are called by Christ to become disciples and stewards. Through worship, fellowship, catechesis, and service to all God’s children, we embrace our Lord’s challenge to live as family and be his witnesses, beginning here in Chicago Heights.

Parish Staff: Rev. John Siemianowski, Pastor Deacon Eugene Labelle, Senior Deacon Rev. Thomas Kasputis, Associate Pastor Deacon David Dutko Rev. William O’Mara, Resident Associate Deacon Emil Vasek

Weekend Masses are celebrated Saturdays at 5 PM; Sundays at 8 AM and 10 AM Weekday Masses are celebrated Tuesday through Friday at 8:00 a.m.

Communion Services are celebrated on Mondays at 8:00 a.m. and on Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated on Saturdays at 4:00 p.m.

Rectory Office, 708/755-0074: Hours of Operation: 9 AM to 3 PM (Monday—Thursday)

Sandy Vasek, Office Manager, stk-business@comcast.net Sheila Porrata, Bulletin Editor, stk-bulletineditor@comcast.net

Emily Hernandez, Parish Secretary, stk-parishsecretary@comcast.net

Religious Education Office, located at St. Agnes, 708/754-0713 Teri Klopp, Coordinator, stk-reoffice@comcast.net

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