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WORSHIP SCHEDULE Saturday 4:00 pm and 5:30 pm (English) Sunday 7:30 am (English) 8:45 am En Español - Iglesia 9:00 am (English) - Hall 10:30 am (English) - Church 10:30 am (po Polsku) - Hall 12:00 noon (po Polsku) - Church 12:00 noon (English) - Hall
Weekdays 7:30 am (Mon. Tue. Thur. Fri.) 7:00 am & 8:00am (Wed.) 8:00 am (Saturday)
Reconciliation Saturdays 3:00 — 3:50 pm Wednesdays 5:45 — 6:45 pm with Adoration Seasonal Services and by appointment.
Website: www.andrewcc.org PARISH OFFICES 530 Glen, Romeoville, IL 60446 (815) 886-4165, Fax (815) 886-6119 Email: [email protected] Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm St. Andrew School 505 Kingston, Romeoville, IL 60446 (815) 886-5953, Fax (815) 293-2016 St. Andrew Faith Formation 505 Kingston, Romeoville, IL 60446 (815) 886-5962, Fax (815) 886-6624
St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Community
The Epiphany of the Lord — January 3, 2016
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SATURDAY, January 2 8:00 AM—Deceased Members of CCW - Patricia Matthews, Dorothy Palmasani, Dorothy V. Sedlacek, Evelyn Aguilar 4:00 PM—Theresa Barrowman by Deacon Herb & Denise Waldron 5:30 PM—George R. Glos by Family
SUNDAY, January 3 Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12 7:30 AM—Luz Angelica Forystek by James Wilfinger 8:45 AM—(S-Ch) Rodualdo Abigael Barajas by Ismelda Barajas 9:00 AM—(E-Hall) Dom & Betty & Dom Donatello by Ron & Judy 10:30 AM—(E-Ch) Marian Zinsky 10:30 AM—(P-Hall) Intentions of Celebrant 12:00 PM—(P-Ch) Intentions of Celebrant 12:00 PM—(E-Hall) Parish Family
MONDAY, January 4 7:30 AM—Intention of Don & Marianne Ott by Carolyn Sharpo
TUESDAY, January 5 7:30 AM—Jeanette Klock by Marion Schaeflein
WEDNESDAY, January 6 7:00 AM—Intentions of Celebrant 8:00 AM—Sister Dorothy Kinsella by Sedlacek Family
THURSDAY, January 7 7:30 AM—Bob Gritzman by Lynn Grutzman
FRIDAY, January 8 7:30 AM—Max & Wayne Weber by Gloria Weber
SATURDAY, January 9 8:00 AM—Beatrice Scheiack by Arling 4:00 PM—Donna Kamradt by Frank Kamradt 5:30 PM—Intention for Deacon Herb & Denise Waldron by Lee Goraleski
SUNDAY, January 10 Is 40:1-5, 9-11; Ps 104:1b-4, 24-25, 27-30; Ti 2:11-14; 3:4-7; Lk 3:15-16, 21-22 7:30 AM—Parish Family 8:45 AM—(S-Ch) Rodualdo Abigael Barajas by Ismelda Barajas 9:00 AM—(E-Hall) Chuck Todo by Wife 10:30 AM—(E-Ch) Dyante Louies Randolph by Grandma Teresa 10:30 AM—(P-Hall) Intentions of Celebrant 12:00 PM—(P-Ch) Intentions of Celebrant 12:00 PM—(E-Hall) Alexander MacPhail by Richard & Kay Zeesel
Mass Intentions Monday, January 4 No School Faith Formation - Family Catechesis - 6:00pm - Enter Door 1 Prayer Vigil Charismatic Group - 6:30pm - St. Mary Center (B)
Tuesday, January 5 Faith Formation - Family Catechesis - 5:00pm - Enter Door 1 RCIA - 6:45 pm - Conference Room Rosary - 7:00pm - Francis Room Hispanic Prayer Group Choir - 7:00pm - St. Mary Center (F)
Wednesday, January 6 Food Pantry - 10:00am to 12:30pm Adoration - 5:30pm to 7:00pm - Church PTO Meeting - 6:30pm - Room 110 Voces Para Dios Rehearsal - 7:00pm - Room 105 Charismatic Group (Jesus es la Roca) - 7:00pm - Church Spanish Ultreya - 7:00pm - Room 113 English Baptism Preparation Class - 7:30pm - Parish Hall AA Meeting - 7:30pm - St. Mary Center (B)
Thursday, January 7 No Children’s Parish Choir Rehearsal No Adult English Choir Rehearsal Faith Formation - Family Catechesis - 6:00pm - Enter Door 1 Charismatic Class - 6:30pm - St. Mary Center (B)
Friday, January 8 Spanish Baptism Preparation - 7:00pm - Room 105
Saturday, January 9 Faith Formation - Family Catechesis - 9:00am - Enter Door 1 Blood Pressure Screening - After all Masses - Room 102 BINGO - 5:30pm - Parish Hall
Sunday, January 10 Blood Pressure Screening - After all Masses - Room 102 RCIA - 11:00am - Conference Room Christmas Decorations Removal - 1:30pm Hispanic Leadership Meeting - 3:30pm - Parish Hall
Please Note
The Parish Office will be open January 4, 2016.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK ( 01-03-2016 )
Monday: 1 Jn 3:22 — 4:6; Ps 2:7bc-8, 10-12a; Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 Tuesday: 1 Jn 4:7-10; Ps 72:1-4, 7-8; Mk 6:34-44 Wednesday: 1 Jn 4:11-18; Ps 72:1-2, 10, 12-13; Mk 6:45-52 Thursday: 1 Jn 4:19 — 5:4; Ps 72:1-2, 14, 15bc, 17; Lk 4:14-22a Friday: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 5:12-16 Saturday: 1 Jn 5:14-21; Ps 149:1-6a, 9b; Jn 3:22-30 Sunday: Is 40:1-5, 9-11; Ps 104:1b-4, 24-25, 27-30; Ti 2:11-14; 3:4-7; Lk 3:15-16, 21-22
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Rev. Gregor Gorsic, Pastor (815) 886-4165 ext. 317
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My dear family of St. Andrew the Apostle! The Three Wise Men are wise because they searched for and found what is truly worthwhile in this life: they searched for truth and meaning. A wise woman once wrote, “Though a person may run as fast as he can away from Christ, if it is toward what he considers true, he runs in fact straight into the arms of Christ.” These words were the reflection of a French philosopher, Christian mystic, and political activist by the name of Simone Weil. Wisdom is a gift of the Holy Spirit, a gift within our soul that helps us see the world and all reality as God sees it — and in this Extraordainary Jubilee Year of Mercy, we can say as wise people of God and followers of Christ that God sees the world, and so are we called to see the world, with eyes of mercy. From the very beginning of his pontificate, Pope Francis has focused on God’s mercy towards the whole world. Reflecting on the Gospel of Jesus forgiving the woman caught in adultery who others presented to Jesus for stoning, the Holy Father said that mercy is the key point of that Gospel account. “Mercy is the Lord’s most powerful message…. It is not easy to trust oneself to the mercy of God, because it is an unfathomable abyss — but we must do it,” the pope continued. God has the ability to forget, which is special: he forgets our sins, he kisses you, he embraces you, and he says to you, “Neither do I condemn you. Go, and from now on, sin no more.” That’s the amazing counsel Jesus gives us all. “We ask for the grace of never tiring of asking pardon, for he never tires of pardoning,” the pope concluded. Our culture needs God. We all need God. We all stand in need of His mercy. A true story of a dying man reveals the great need we have for forgiveness and mercy, and the desire God has to forgive us, if we but let him! This dying man in California shared this story with a visiting priest who was called to the hospital to attend him as he lay dying. Forty years previously this dying man had worked on a railway signals box. Everything was done manually in those days. It was Christmas time, and he had been drinking. When the train was approaching he pulled the wrong lev-er. The train went down the wrong track and collided into a car as it was crossing the lines. A woman and her two chil-dren were killed instantly. He told the priest that from that day onwards he had lived with the guilt of that accident. He kept to himself, never married, and gave up on life. He lived in quiet despair. The priest, who had been listening very intently, asked him a few questions about the date and time of the accident. Then he said to the dying man, “I want you to listen closely to me. You did not know this. But there was another little boy in that car. He lived. And when he grew up he became a priest. And he is speaking with you right now! And I want you to know, I forgive you.” That man, who had spent his whole life in such an awful prison of self-hate, guilt and self-recrimination, was able to hear from the priest the words of forgiveness that set him free. He was finally able to forgive himself as he heard the words of absolution from the priest, but also the words of forgiveness from the little boy who had lost his mother and siblings in an accident 40 years previously. He died in peace… Many people around us, including ourselves at times, are dogged by feelings of anxiety and guilt about past sins — but God’s mercy is an expression of His great love for us and the call that we need to learn to love ourselves. We must first believe He has forgiven us our sins when we have truly repented. No matter what we or others have done, God truly wants to forgive — as Pope Francis says repeatedly, God never tires of forgiving us, so we should never tire of asking for mercy and forgiveness. God does not hold an accusing finger pointing towards us, nor has he been counting our faults with the intention of paying us back with future punishment. Once we have truly and sincere-ly repented we receive the free gift of His forgiveness. Basking in the sure knowledge of His unconditional love for us we can let go of the condemning attitude we have had toward ourselves. Looking into the merciful eyes of Jesus we find ourselves again. And then our eyes can become a reflection of God’s mercy and forgiveness for others. One last story to show the power of forgiveness and mercy: Mary Johnson lost her son in 1993 after a then-teenaged Oshea Israel got into a fight with him at a party, and shot him. With so much unanswered, Mary went to visit Oshea in jail. After their first contact, “I began to feel this movement in my feet,” Mary said. She told Oshea that “It moved up my legs, and it just moved up my body. When I felt it leave me, I instantly knew that all that anger and ha-tred and animosity I had in my heart for you for twelve years was over. I had totally forgiven you.” The two now live as neighbors in the same duplex, and Mary Johnson has even referred to Oshea Israel as “son” in interviews. Speaking on such an occasion Oshea told Mary, “I admire you for your being brave enough to offer forgiveness, and for being brave enough to take that step…. It motivates me to make sure that I stay on the right path.” In this new year of grace 2016, let us be filled with God’s wisdom, a wisdom that sees life with eyes of forgiveness and mercy! In the loving Hearts of Jesus and Mary, Fr. Gregor
January 3, 2016
SUNDAY COLLECTION December 19 & 20 $18,999.39
Christmas Collection (December 24 & 25) December 26 & 27 Collection New Year’s Eve/Day Collection January 2 & 3 Collection The above collections will be posted in future bulletins
The Society of St. Vincent DePaul St. Andrew the Apostle Conference
…neighbor helping neighbor... Our helpline 815-886-4165 ext. 304
All calls are confidential with callbacks within 24 hours.
Today we celebrate the feast of the Epiphany, where the Magi find the newborn king and offer him gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. Let us pray, Lord, bring light to our lives as we search for you. Lord as the Magi bowed
in homage, may you be the center of our lives. Lord, may we, like the Magi, offer you our best each day?
If you or someone you know is in need of temporary assistance please call our helpline.
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SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION For Adults (18 years and older)
If you have never received the Sacrament of Confirma-tion and desire to receive this Sacrament, please contact Barb at the Adult Faith Formation Office (815-886-4165, ext. 308). Sessions for preparation of this Sacrament will be held on the following five Tuesdays: February 9, 2016, February 16, 2016, February 23, 2016, March 1, 2016 and March 8, 2016 at 7:00 PM at St. Andrew the Apostle. Reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation will take place on Sunday, May 15, 2016 at the Cathedral of St. Raymond in Joliet.
These five sessions preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation are open to all adults (18 years or older) who desire to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Celebrating the Jubilee Year of Mercy
This Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy offers both an invitation and a opportunity for us as Catholics, whatever our ages or vocations, to partake of the graces of this year, promoting it in our families and parishes, and inviting those who have fall-en away to return and receive the blessing of God’s gracious and merciful love. May we celebrate well this special Holy Year
that we might experience more profoundly the “mercy of God in the face of Jesus.”
Excerpt form December 2015, Christ is Our Hope by Auxiliary Bishop Joseph M. Siegel
LOOKING IN THE RIGHT PLACES
“Appearances can be deceiving,” as the saying goes. As we celebrate the epiphania, the “appearing” of the eternal Word of God on earth, this is still true. What rapturous foresight must have filled Isaiah as he wrote the words we hear today. How, for four hundred years, they must have filled the hearts of the people of Israel with hope for the day when God’s glory would shine on them. How deceived some must have felt when the glory of God came to them in the lowliest and humblest of human lives. We have many expectations about how the divine presence will appear among us. But we can also set ourselves up, through these expectations, to miss the divine glory when it truly appears. We get caught up in looking for the star, forgetting that the star is not the divine sign, the babe is. It may take a persistent journey for us to come upon the true appearance of God’s glory in our lives: Jesus Christ. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Time and Talent
Thank you to those who filled out the Time and Talent Sheet. You will be contacted in the near future. If you would like to fill out a time and talent sheet, they are available in the back of the church. Completed forms can go into the collection or sent to the Parish Office.
Thank You!
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Project 2 (We Care Food Pantry & Rectory Garage Roof) $ 6,840.00 Project 3 (Parish Office Garage & Storage Roof) $ 2,960.00
Amount Needed for Projects 2 & 3 $ 9,800.00 Amount Collected for Projects 2 & 3 as of 12/20 $ (5,800.50)
Amount Need to Complete Projects $ 3,999.50
Roof Project Progress Thank you for your continuing support!
Support finishing paying for the Roof Project!
Roof Fund envelopes are available at the back of the church. Please write your name on the envelope so your donation is marked appropriately.
Montini Catholic Placement Exam & Scholarship
Placement Exam for the Class of 2020 is Saturday, January 9 at 8:00 am.
Students testing at Montini on January 9 may earn Scholarships based on their scores. Scholarships are renewable for all four years.
For more information go to www.montini.org or call Kim Richmond at 630-627-6930 x182.
Montini Catholic High School is located at 19W070 16th Street in Lombard.
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JCA Placement Exam Saturday, January 9, 2016, 8:00 a.m.
To register, mail a completed JCA Application for Admission form and $30 test fee to JCA or bring them with you on the day of the exam. To download the application click here or call Admissions Office at 815-741-0500 for assistance.
Pre-Exam Workshop Wednesday, January 6, 2016, 6:30 p.m.
Get prepared for the exam! Students will receive a brief overview of the High School Placement Test and have the chance to complete sample test questions. Parents will find out “what comes next” in the application process and will be given information about course placement. Registration is not required for the Pre-Exam Workshop. For more information: http://www.jca-online.org/placement-exam/#sthash.yNPLIhYv.dpuf
CCW JANUARY DINNER & MEETING
Please join us on January 20 for Dinner
At’s A Nice Pizza at 6:00 pm
Dinner is $15.00 Call Sheryl at ext. 416 for reservations by January 18
Giving Tree Report 2015
It was a very good year. 74 Families Registered. St. Vincent DePaul received 30 envelopes and maybe more that were left in the Parish Office. Prison Ministry received 25 gifts and 22 gift cards to buy other supplies that they need.
There were 227 Children in all. 22 of these children did not get a gift but the tags were removed from the tree. We received 72 gift cards, 22 were given as the missing gifts and the rest were given to families.
I wish to thank all that made this year a very happy one and all of the families seemed to be very pleased. Wishing all of my workers a Merry Christmas, and hope the New Year brings many wonderful blessings, good health, and much happiness.
Mina Flores - Coordinator of Giving Tree
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Ks. Michał Twarużek Wikariusz Parafialny
(815) 886-4165 ext. 311 email: [email protected]
email: [email protected] sprawy urzędowe po
wcześniejszym ustaleniu spotkania
Ks. Michał Twarużek
Marta Wysocki Koordynator Polskiego Duszpasterstwa
(815) 886-4165 ext. 307 email: [email protected]
Godziny pracy: Wtorki i Środy od 8:30 a.m do 2:30 p.m.
Marta Wysocki
Rozkład na styczeń– Przypominamy że obraz M.B
zabieramy i oddajemy na mszy świętej o dwunastej.
Styczeń 10, 2016
Maria & Alex fudala z rodziną
Styczeń 17, 2016
Dorota Barszczewska z Rodziną
Styczeń 24, 2016
Lucyna & Kazimierz Gal
Styczeń 31, 2016
Anna Lebica z Rodziną Polub naszą stronę na Facebook
Polskie duszpasterstwo W Romeoville
Peregrynacji obrazu Matki Bożej Częstochowskiej
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Grafik na Styczeń 1.3 1.10 1.17
1.24
1.31
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Lektor Stanisław Ryndak Andrzej Gucwa
Stanisław Ryndak Stanisława Mniszak Andrzej Gucwa
Szafarz I Darek Pikul Stanisław Ryndak Darek Pikul Stanisław Ryndak Stanisław Ryndak
12.00
Lektor I Krzysztof Tomaszek Marian Łukaszczyk
Ewa Małek Mirosław Gaik Anna Dziedzic
Lektor II Marek Rzeszotko
Anna Dziedzic Ania Bzdyk Krzysztof Tomaszek Marian Łukaszczyk
Szafarz I Grace Gacek Maria Szarek Grace Gacek
Eugeniusz Szarek
Grace Gacek
Szafarz II Eugeniusz Szarek Maria Szarek
Ogólna: Aby szczery dialog między ludźmi wyznającymi różne religie przyniósł owoce pokoju i sprawiedliwości.
Ewangelizacyjna: Aby poprzez dialog i miłość brat-erską, dzięki łasce Ducha Świętego, zostały przez-wyciężone podziały wśród chrześcijan.
Parafialna: módlmy się abyśmy na wzór Maryi, naszej Matki, zachowywali i rozważali w swoim sercu wielkie rzeczy, którymi nas Bóg obdarzył.
OBJAWIENIE PAŃSKIE
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Prayers of the Parish
Michael Cavoto, HN James M. Chavez, Matthew Domek, Christopher Durkovic, James Dean Johnson, Jacob Kika, Bill Nelson, 2nd Lt. Alexander Nuxoll, Sgt. Kevin Parker, Joshua Plucinski, Andrew Price,
Mstr. Sgt. Jose Sanchez, Kyle Tranchitello, Kurt Warkenthien, Humberto Zermeño, and all our men and women in the military.
“The future of humanity passes by way of
the family” Pope John Paul II
Note from the Faith Formation Office
For all those with Alive in Christ book, please be caught up with chapters 1-9; all in the Chosen book
Please be caught up with chapters 1-5.
Family Catechesis BEGINS! January 3-9
Focused Catechesis BEGINS! January 17-23
Family Tuition $350
Sacrament Fee First Communion Fee $75 Confirmation Fee $ 85
Please stop by during Faith Formation of-fice hours to pay remaining balance
Sunday December 20 9-12pm Monday December 21 5-8pm Faith Formation office will be closed December 23 -January 1
The Faith Formation office wishes all families a joyful Christmas and Blessings to all as we await Our King.
Looking for Catechists of all grades and times!!
Especially for Aids!
Mary Kerwin, Faith Formation Secretary
(815) 886-5962 extension 501 [email protected]
Elena Marquez, Coordinator of Faith Formation Se Habla Español
(815) 886-5962 extension 503 [email protected]
St. Andrew the Apostle Faith Formation Office Hours
St. Andrew the Apostle Faith Formation
Remember these men and women in your daily prayers . . .
Priests, Deacons, Seminarians and Women & Men Religious of the Diocese of Joliet
January 4 Frs. Gerald Tivy & Tri Van Tran 5 Frs. Reynaldo Treyes & Michael Valente 6 Christa Parra IBVM (In formation) 7 Dcns. John Feely, Joseph Ferrari, Robert Fitt, James Foody, Richard Ford, Patrick Forsythe 8 Frs.Tuan Van Nguyen & Theodore Weitzel 9 Srs.Patricia Mitchell, Mary Jean Morris, Kathleen Moseley, Josephine Mulcahey, Elaine Murphy, Teresa Noser, Francis Therese Ortega OSF 10 Frs.Wolf V.K. Werling & Charles Wheeler
Need a little guidance taking on this New Year? Pope Francis has a few ideas!
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Coordinadora del Ministerio Hispano Ramona Tagle 815-886-4165 Ext. 305
[email protected] 3 de Enero del 2016
Intención de Misa Rodualdo Abigael Barajas
Sagrada Familia
La Epifanía del Señor
LUZ DEL MUNDO Creemos que Jesús es la Luz del Mundo. Afirmar esto sobre Jesús es también decir algo sobre nosotros mismos. La luz de Cristo vino para iluminar cada rincón de la tierra y a reunir a todos los pueblos. Las Escrituras de hoy revelan lo que eso significa. En la historia del Evangelio sobre los magos de Oriente, vemos que Jesús, ya desde su infancia, atrae hacia su luz a personas de diferentes religiones y razas. Los magos trajeron al niño sus más finas ofrendas y le hablaron a otros sobre la luz que habían visto. La lectura de Efesios nos recuerda que todos los cristianos pertenecemos al “mismo cuerpo” y compartimos “la misma herencia” divina. No deben haber divisiones entre nosotros: debemos todos cami-
nar juntos bajo la luz de Cristo. Finalmente, Isaías muestra una imagen de cómo debe ser el Pueblo de Dios, la Iglesia. Debemos reflejar la Luz del Mundo para que todas las naciones caminen bajo la luz de Cristo y los dirigentes se dejen guiar por su brillante esplendor. Al hacerlo así, todos los pueblos se reunirán en Cristo y llevarán sus mejores ofrendas “proclamando las alabanzas del Señor”.
ORO, INCIENSO Y MIRRA Las ofrendas de oro, incienso y mirra presagian la manera en la que la luz de Cristo se extenderá por el mundo entero. La
mirra, un perfume utilizado para los entierros, anuncia su muerte. El oro es una ofrenda de realeza, y el incienso significa santidad. Los tres juntos indican que, mediante su sufrimiento y muerte, Jesús será el Rey abatido, en cuyo servicio debemos ofrecer nuestras ofrendas a los abatidos; y será también el Sacerdote eterno, cuyo sacrificio debemos anunciar al mundo como la fuente de luz que une a los cristianos y a toda la humanidad.
Por medio de nuestra unidad, nuestra vida y nuestros testimonios, revelaremos que Jesús es en realidad la Luz del Mundo. Lecturas de hoy: Isaías 60:1–6; Salmo 72:1–2, 7–8, 10–13; Efesios 3:2–3a, 5–6; Mateo 2:1–12
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Support Our School Schwan Fundraiser
All your orders are delivered to your home. We hope you find this convenient and the items delicious! The fundraiser runs to March 20, 2016. Please share this information with your family members and friends.
You can pick up a catalog at the back of the church, or visit the website directly: www.schwans-cares.com/c/24484.
Aftercare Program:
Our Aftercare program run by Denise Armbruster and assisted by Jackie Chavez and Theresa Czaja often create cards for special events and for special people. Earlier in the year, the students created cards for our police officers to thank them for all they do for the community.
When: Saturday, January 9, 2016 DOORS OPEN at 5:00pm
1st Game Begins at 5:30pm 2nd Game Begins at 6:45pm
Where: St. Andrew the Apostle Hall What: BINGO---50/50 Raffle---Snacks/
Drinks will be available for purchase
BONUS: Child Care available $5.00/Child
For more details contact the school: 815-886-5953 or Email: [email protected]
ALL ARE WELCOME!!! SEE YOU THERE!!!
Recently, the aftercare kids participated in Free Love $1. The children decorated envelopes with dollar bills inside and put them on random cars to cheer people up. They had a blast doing this project.
School Receives Tuition Assistance Grant from CEF
The Catholic Education Foundation (CEF) has awarded $47,200 this year to St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic School in support of our students who have qualified for financia1 assistance. The CEF provides scholarship awards each
year to qualified grade school and high school students who apply and we join the CEF in sincere thanks to pa-rishioners and donors who suppor t the CEF Scholarship Program. The application timeframe for next school is from January through March 2016. This year the CEF Scholarship Campaign is helping to provide over $1.9 million in scholarships to 1,500 students. Since 1996, over $16 million in financial aid has been distributed to grade school and high school students. Contact the CEF Office 815-221-6127, [email protected], or www.CEFJoliet.org to offer your pledge of support for the Scholarship Campaign or ask about planning your estate while supporting your school directly or the ministry of Catholic education.
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Please Pray For
Frances Ison, Carole Ann Banks, Joe Mauricio, Jr., George Lambert, Karen Langan, Jr., Kathy Borowski,Sharon Dempsey, Bearnie Lee, Kathy Broski, Denny Czyzewicz, Mildred Drdak, Tiffany Lannin, Roger Gulden, Rose Ison, Bea Russell, Janet Phad, Phyllis DeFrank, Patricia Matthews, Dolores Halagiera, Jean Sinderson, Virginia Fondakowski, Carol McGreehin, Violet Hyla, Valerie McCann, Sandy Nelson, Barbara Linsner, Violet Sinkula, Katie Churulo, Marie Lynch, Mary LaRue, Dorothy Maloney, Carrie Klocek, Joan Koester, Alejandra Hernandez, Alex Estrada, Marcia Kizior, Keith Dehmer, Aldo-na Murphy, Andrew Wisniewski, Carrie Klocek, Jack Frazier, Gene Nowak, Marcia Kizior, Mary Melaniphy, Patrick Ford, Pete Carrara, Gretchen Patez, Paula Sedlacek, Loretta Lenz Look upon our brothers and sisters who are ill, in the midst of illness and pain, may they be united with Christ, who heals both body and soul; may they know the consolation promised to those who suffer and be fully restored to wellness and wholeness. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen.
GRANT ETERNAL REST, LIGHT AND PEACE TO ALL FAITHFUL DEPARTED:
Please call the parish office by Monday at (815) 886-4165 for the name of your loved one to be placed for 3 weeks on our short term prayer list. Also, please call the parish office, if you are hospitalized and would like a visit from our hospital ministry team or homebound and in need of communion.
Hospital Visitation of Parishioners
Please remember that if you or any family members find yourselves in a hospital, be sure to let them know you are a parishioner at St. Andrew’s — it doesn’t hurt to say it a few times, either! Whenever we priests, deacons or Eucharistic Ministers come to visit, we check the hospital list of parishioners printed under “St. Andrew.” But if you’re not listed as a parishioner of St. Andrew, we won’t know you’re even there! We do not want to miss you! You can always call us, too, at the office, ext. 301. Thank you. May the Lord Jesus be with you all your days, to love and be loved by Him, to honor and serve Him, as He honors and serves us!
A COMMUNITY OF WORD AND SACRAMENT
SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION
CATECHUMENATE
The Catechumenate is a community which gathers those adults who have not been baptized, and seek deeper insight into the Christian faith.
BAPTISM OF CHILDREN We joyfully celebrate the baptism of children of Christian households which are joined to our weekly worship, and have active registration in our parish community for at least 3 months. After registration in the parish, please attend an Evening of Awareness, if you have not attended a class in the past two years, to register for Baptism and select a date. Classes are presented on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Baptism is celebrated on the third Sunday of the month at 1:30 p.m.
EUCHARIST AND CONFIRMATION Formation for those coming first to the table of the Lord as children is infused into the efforts of our school and Faith Formation Office. Confirmation formation is a two year process completed in eighth grade. Please call the Faith Formation Office for more information.
SACRAMENTS OF COMMITMENT MARRIAGE Marriage preparation is a six month process of prayer, reflection and study. Couples work with both the presider and a sponsor couple through this process. Please note that this six month period of preparation is essential.
ORDERS Those seeking assistance in discerning a call to ordained ministry are encouraged to call the parish offices.
SACRAMENTS OF HEALING RECONCILIATION Reconciliation is available each Saturday afternoon, 3:00pm, Wednesday evening, 5:45-6:45pm, through seasonal communal services, and by appointment.
ANOINTING Anointing of the Sick is offered through seasonal services, and always by request. If hospitalized, please immediately seek anointing from the Catholic chaplain.
Call St. Vincent DePaul Truck to Pick Up Donations
Clothing, household items, small appliances or furniture. Bag or box donations and call 630-231-4658 for St. Vincent de Paul truck pickup service. A truck will come right to your door.
St. Andrew the Apostle We Care Food Pantry
The St. Andrew We Care Food Pantry is open every Wednesday from 10:00 am. until 12:30 p.m. for any eligible family in Romeoville in need of food assistance.
The requirements to receive food commodities from the Pantry is that a valid State of Illinois Driver's License or State of Illinois ID and a current utility bill with your Romeoville address must be presented at the time of sign-in. Due to the poor economy, loss of employment or housing, and if you are currently residing with a Romeoville family, you may bring your valid Illinois Driver’s License or State ID AND a current utility bill from the Romeoville residents you are living with. Some proof of residency must be established. This must be brought to the Pantry each time you come for food assistance.
The Pantry is located at 219 Arlington. For further information, please contact Jack or Pat Frazier at (815) 919-3233.
Crisis Pregnancy Women’s Choice Services 1-888-4-HOPE-4-1 Birthright 1-800-550-4900
Post Abortion Healing for Women & Men 1-866-99-4-GIVE (4483)
Natural Family Planning 815-838-5334
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Parish Staff (815) 886-4165 Rev. Gregor Gorsic, Pastor, ext. 317
Rev. Michał Twaruzek, Associate Pastor, ext. 311 Rev. Jacob Kolawole, Priest in Residence, ext. 301 Darlene Searcy, Communications Secretary, ext. 301 Bernadette Sedlacek, Manna, ext. 303 Deacon Ron Searls, Business Manager, ext. 302 Marta Wysocki, Coordinator of Polish Ministry, ext. 307 Ramona Tagle, Coordinator of Hispanic Ministry, ext. 305 Sue Psenicka, Director of Music & Worship Coordinator, ext. 314 Barb Sanders, Contact for Adult Faith Formation, ext. 308 Russell McNab, Facility Manager, ext. 316
St Andrew School (815) 886-5953 Kathy Lifka, Principal, ext. 421 Jill Briceno, Secretary, ext. 420
St. Andrew Faith Formation (815) 886-5962 Elena Marquez, Coordinator of Faith Formation, ext. 503
Deacons: Deacon Jesse Tagle Deacon Jerry Clark Deacon Ricardo Marquez Deacon Herb Waldron Deacon Felix Dominguez Deacon Rich Ford Deacon Rigoberto Padilla
St. Vincent de Paul Society (815) 886-4165 ext. 304
Knights of Columbus (815) 651-4585
Independent Counseling Services
Victor Alvarez (815) 886-4165 ext. 315
