Volume 19 SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME January 20, 2019

Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of the Unborn Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Opportunities: The annual day of penance and prayer for the protection of the unborn will take place on Tuesday, January 22, 2019. The parish has two opportunities to be a part of a community prayer and penance: Morning Mass at 7:30AM with an afternoon Holy Hour including our school children starting at 1:00PM and concluding with Benediction. Both events will take place in the church. For those who are unable to attend these two events, you can always commit personally by fasting, praying the rosary or the litany for the unborn printed in this bulletin. (Page 4) Reflection: Years ago, an older gentleman said something to me which I never forgot. The man was not a pro-life zealot but just an ordinary faithful disciple with a prophetic message. He said, the cure for cancer would have been found if it were not for the numerous children who have been aborted. He thought the one who would unlock the secret, was a person who never had the chance to live out his/her potential. His words are probably true. This week, the faithful are recalling a sad anniversary. It has been 46 years since the landmark Supreme Court decision which legalized abortion in the country. It is estimated that over 60 million babies have been aborted since 1973! Sixty million is a big number, too big to really comprehend the amount of innocent lives tak-en each year. The number broken down is much more understandable but still horrific to contemplate. Over 3600 abortions occur daily which means there are 152 abortions performed per hour across the country. Do those numbers reflect women’s health care? Not hardly. Most of the big abortion clinics are situated in urban areas and prey on the undereducated and the lower socio-economic individuals of our society. The advocates of the abortion industry have successfully propagandized certain sections of the population to re-name the killing of the unborn in some contorted way claiming it is a question of women’s health. The argument is illogical and untrue. In the study, Human Development: The Span of Life, the authors write, “In that fraction of a second when the chromosomes form pairs, the sex of the new child will be determined, hereditary characteristics received from each parent will be set, and a new life will have begun.” In a world where there are social justice warriors everywhere, they seem to have nothing to say about the justice which should be afforded to the unborn nor the manipulation of certain segments of the population for political gain, and none is greater than the push and fight to have the “right” to kill another human being. Recall, just months ago the confirmation hearings of Judge Kavanaugh was centered on the fear that his votes on the Supreme Court would ultimately reverse the Roe Vs. Wade decision. Do any of social justice warriors ever think a pro-choice position could be racist? I hope some day they will because it is decimating populations of color at a very high rate for the past 46 years. Keep in mind those who go through the procedure, either surgically or chemically through the day after pill. People can put things on the back burner perhaps for many years, but they can’t do it forever. Something, someone will be a trigger in their life and then they will come face-to-face with the reality of their life. Others who have had abortions often times live self-destructive lives because they too are the victims of the abortion industry, an industry which is both economic and ideological. The industry is diametrically opposed to the Order of God and believes that human beings should have ultimate freedom regardless of the action taken for that freedom. It is so sad because in the wake of abortion are the unborn, but also those who inevitably suffer the consequences of a lie which tries to explain the killing of another human being is a good thing or it will bring good to those who participate. Pray for those men and women too this Tuesday. Fr. Tim

In need of Prayer

Vincent Antonio Bill Betz ~ Alfonse Buonicore

Carm Cammarata ~ Gilda Cappetta Cindy Cerveny ~ George Chance

Joseph M. Collins Deacon Frank DeVita

Richard “Dick” Dvorak Lorraine Ferraris ~ James Foleno

Jill Franklin ~ June Franson Antionette Gentile ~ Bob Gibson Michael Glorioso ~ Nick Goedert

Marcy Goetz ~ Scott Gordon Fr. Bill Gubbins ~ Janet Guttschow

Adeline Hartman Joe Healy ~ Christopher Heitz

Anthony Jandacek ~ Lorraine Jaworek Janet Joy

Mary Ann Kelly ~ Jason Kuntz Mary Lenc

Brother Alfred Marshall Thomas Martirano ~ Sam Martyn Steve Mazzarella ~ Ida Moravecek

Richard Mraz ~ Stefan Mraz ~ Jim Muha Patricia Olson

Ernie Principe ~ Mary Prochaska Ralph Romano ~ Anna Mae Rooney

Diana Roselli Mary Scalera ~ Gina Santucci

Geraldine Schneider Grayson Stanley ~ Sarah Stanley

Tessie Stavropoulos Grace Thomas ~ Carole Turek

Vito & Lee Valerio Parker Van Gelder ~ Florence Voves Mel Walaszek ~ Maribeth Watkins

Rita Zdun

If you would like to add to our sick list, or would like your friend or family member to remain on the sick list, please call

the rectory at 708-562-3364. Names will be listed for 2 months.

Parish Calendar of Events The Rosary will be prayed M-F after morning Mass/service.

Monday, January 21–7:30am NO School/NO RE Classes - Martin Luther King Day

Tuesday, January 22–7:30am Respect Life Holy Hour of Prayer 1:00pm-2:00pm (C)

Wednesday, January 23–Mass 8:00am Tai Chi Chuan 4:30-5:00pm (CN)

Thursday, January 24–Mass 7:30am Women of Providence-Quilters 9:30am-12:00pm (MC)

Friday, January 25–Communion Service 7:30am

Saturday, January 26-Confessions 3:15-3:45pm Anticipated Mass 4:00pm Virtus Training 9:00am - 12:00pm (MC)

Manna Shopping Certificates available after Mass

Sunday, January 27-Mass 8:30am & 10:30am Kick-off of Catholic Schools Week Pancake Breakfast and Open House (SCH)

Manna Shopping Certificates available after Masses

C = Church R = Rectory CN = Church Narthex MFR = Mayfair Room MC = Ministry Center SCH = School MC2= Ministry Center Mtg. Rm. G = Gym MCC=Ministry Center Chapel

Weekly Collections January 6, 2019 Sunday & Holy Day $13,702.00

Budgeted Amount $11,540.00 Surplus (Deficit) $ 2,162.00 No. of Envelopes Used: 354

January 13, 2019 Sunday & Holy Day $ 6,357.00

Budgeted Amount $11,540.00 Surplus (Deficit) $(5,183.00) No. of Envelopes Used: 191

This weekend is the Collection for the Church in Latin America. Many people in Latin America and the Caribbean do not have access to church programs and ministries because of a rising secular culture, rural terrain, and a shortage of ministers. Your generosity makes it possible for our brothers and sisters in Latin America and the Caribbean to share in the life of the Church and grow closer to Christ.

To learn more, please visit: www.usccb.org/latin-america.

Thank you for your continued support.

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Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. God the Father, Creator of the world, RESPONSE: Have mercy on us! God the Son, through whom all things were made, God the Holy Spirit, Lord and Giver of Life, Lord Jesus, the Beginning and the End, Lord Jesus, the Way, the Truth, and the Life, Lord Jesus, the Resurrection and the Life, Lord Jesus, Eternal Word of Life, Lord Jesus, living in the womb of the Virgin Mary, Lord Jesus, Lover of the poor and weak, Lord Jesus, Defender of the helpless, Lord Jesus, Bread of Life, For every sin against life, For the sin of abortion, For the daily killing of innocent babies, For the bloodshed throughout our land, For the silent screams of Your children, For the killing of Your future disciples, For the exploitation of women by abortion, For the silence of Your people, For the apathy of Your people, For the co-operation of Your people in this tragedy, For our pre-born brothers and sisters killed by abortion, RESPONSE: Lord, hear our prayer. For our pre-born brothers and sisters threatened by abortion, For our brothers and sisters who have survived abortion, For mothers who have had abortions, For mothers tempted to have abortions, For mothers pressured to have abortions, For mothers who have refused to have abortions, For the fathers of aborted babies, For the families of aborted babies, For the families of those tempted to have abor-tions For abortionists, For all who assist and cooperate in abortions, For doctors and nurses, that they may nurture life, For government leaders, that they may defend life, For the clergy, that they may speak up for life, For the pro-life movement, For those who speak, write, and work to end abortion, For those who help provide alternatives to abortion…

For those who promote adoption, For national and local pro-life groups, For unity in the pro-life movement, For courage and perseverance in pro-life work, For those who suffer ridicule and rejection for their stand for life, For those imprisoned for defending life, For those who have been injured and mistreated for defending life, For legal professionals, For courts and judges, For police of cers, For educators, For media professionals, In thanksgiving for the babies saved from abortion, In thanksgiving for the mothers saved and healed from abortion, In thanksgiving for the former abortion providers who have become pro-life, In thanksgiving for all those who take a stand against abortion, In thanksgiving for the call to be part of the pro-life movement, Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord. Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord. Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Let us pray Almighty and ever-living God, You have created all things through Your Son Jesus Christ. He trampled the power of death by His Paschal Mystery. May all who acknowledge You Promote the sacredness of life And always serve You faithfully, Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

LITANY IN RESPONSE TO ABORTION

By Fr. Frank Pavone

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Please remember to pray for all the souls that have gone home to heaven including:

Frank A. Kadziela

Husband of Dorothy (Late) Father of Cynthia (the late John) Haberkorn

and Judy (Bob) Burns Grandfather of Holly, Kevin & Kyle

Mass Intentions

Monday, 01/21 7:30am For the Parishioners James Rodden Carney & Rodden Families Dan Steinhauer Tuesday, 01/22 7:30am Swiatlowski Family Gene O’Neill Wed., 01/23 8:00am Leona Fiala Thurs., 01/24 7:30am Martha & James Burke Friday, 01/25 7:30am Communion Service Sat., 01/26 4:00pm Joseph Kolar Patrick Stack Maureen Liston The Frank Napolitano Family Sunday, 01/27 8:30am The Purgatorial Society John & Frances Joyce Alice Reiter Salvatore LoBue 10:30am Jane Krumpos Mike Pellegrino Dora DiLaura

Isabella Daughter of

Baldomero & Elva (Perez) Davalos

Theresa Rosemarie Daughter of

Jesus Martinez & Theresa Baranko

Samuel Robert Son of

Zachary & Jacqueline (Accardi) Karstens

Kelsey Blase Daughter of

James & Colleen (Blase) Malic

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

THE ANNUAL SHOE AND SOCK DRIVE SPONSORED BY

ST. VINCENT de PAUL WILL TAKE PLACE THE WEEKEND OF

FEBRUARY 16-17, 2019

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DIVINE PROVIDENCE ~ DIVINE INFANT OVER 50 SENIOR CLUB

Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, February 6, 2019

at 1:30pm. Doors open at 1:00pm.

We will be selling tickets for the St. Patrick/St. Joseph Box Lunch in March.

Be sure to join us for an afternoon of fun, laughter and friendship!

WHY DO WE CELEBRATE Ordinary Time?

“In the course of the year, the Church unfolds the whole mystery of Christ” (Catechism of the Catholic Church 1163). Ordinary Time is when we learn about Jesus’ life and ministry; the parables, beatitudes and His miracles. While the other Liturgical Seasons celebrate Jesus’ Incarnation, Passion, Death and Resurrection and answer the questions of “Why we live? or “Why we die?” Ordinary Time answers the question: “How are we to live?” The color green is a sign of hope and life and it reminds us of early springs where plants are sprouting up showing signs of growth. Green symbolizes the “vitality of life of faith.” Encyclopedia of Catholic Devotions and Practices, p. 138

“For everything there is a season.” ~ Ecclesiastes 3:1

Respect Life Holy Hour

Please join us in praying for an end to abortion.

On January 22nd from 1PM to 2PM we will

have a Holy Hour of Prayer with Benediction in the Church.

In 1973 on January 22, the Supreme Court decided that Abortion on Demand was legal in all 50 states. Millions of babies have been aborted because of shame, convenience, “wrong” sex, etc. They were citizens of our Country who were denied the Right to Life, guaranteed by our Constitution. They had no Choice about being terminated. Do you think fetal body parts have stopped being used for experiments? We have to be their voice and stand for Life from Our Creator who chose all to live here on earth, so we could be with Him in Heaven.

If you cannot join us, please take time that day to pray for

life to be cherished not destroyed.

A PRAYER FOR LIFE

Father and maker of all, you adorn all creation

with splendor and beauty, and fashion human lives

in your image and likeness. Awaken in every heart

reverence for the work of your hands, and renew among your people

a readiness to nurture and sustain your precious gift of life.

Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

God forever and ever. Amen

from Catholic Household Blessings & Prayers

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READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Heb 5:1-10; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 2:18-22 Tuesday: Heb 6:10-20; Ps 111:1-2, 4-5, 9, 10c; Mk 2:23-28, or any of a number of readings for the Day of Prayer Wednesday: Heb 7:1-3, 15-17; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 3:1-6 Thursday: Heb 7:25 — 8:6; Ps 40:7-10, 17; Mk 3:7-12 Friday: Acts 22:3-16 or 9:1-22; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Mk 16:15-18 Saturday: 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9 or Ps 96:1-3, 7-8a, 10; Mk 3:20-21 Sunday: Neh 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10; Ps 19:8-10, 15; 1 Cor 12:12-30 [12-14, 27]; Lk 1:1-4; 4:14-21

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Agnes; Martin Luther King Jr. Day Tuesday: Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children; World Youth Day Wednesday: St. Vincent; St. Marianne Cope Thursday: St. Francis de Sales Friday: The Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle; Week of Prayer for Christian Unity ends; Saturday: Ss. Timothy and Titus

Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul January 25

St. Paul has one of the most dramatic and famous conversion stories of all time. Saul was born a Roman citizen in Tarsus. Paul was a highly educated Jewish man who was educated in classical disciplines such as rhetoric and in the strict observance of Mosaic law. Paul was a zealous Pharisee and had returned to Tarsus before Jesus began his public ministry in Palestine. In fact, Saul was so zealous about the law that he persecuted Christians because they departed from it in their following of Jesus. He was in the crowd that murdered St. Stephen, the first martyr, and violently persecuted other Christians. He would drag Christians out of their homes, shackle them with chains, and throw them in prison.

He asked permission to round up all the Christians in Damascus and march them, in chains, to Jerusalem as an example. On his way to Damascus, he was surrounded by an intensely bright light from heaven and was struck to the ground. “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me,” a voice called out. “Who are you, sir?” Saul cried out. “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting” (Acts 9). Saul was converted at that moment, and the Lord instructed him to go into Damascus, where he would be told what to do. Saul got up but realized he could not see—he had been struck blind by the vision.

He was led into the city and sheltered there until a Christian named Ananias was told by the risen Lord to find Saul and lay hands on him and heal him. Ananias had heard about this Saul and was reluctant but followed Jesus’ instructions and laid hands on him. Immediately, something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes and he regained his sight.

Saul was baptized and changed his name to Paul, and almost immediately began preaching in the synagogues that Jesus was the Son of God. He went on to make missionary journeys through southern Europe and Asia Minor, and converted many—especially among people who were not Jewish. Fourteen of his letters are preserved as part of the New Testament. Paul was killed in Rome by beheading, the method of execution for Roman citizens, which is why he is often depicted with a sword. His relics rest in the reliquary chapel in the Basilica, including part of the column where he was beheaded. His conversion is depicted in a stained-glass window there.

St. Paul, apostle who dramatically changed your life after encountering the persecuted Christ—pray for us!

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2nd Annual

Multicultural Taste of St. Barbara

Saturday, January 26, 2019 6pm- 9pm

St. Barbara Parish Center 4015 Prairie Avenue, Brookfield

Samples of foods from around the world made by St. Barbara parishioners will be available to all who attend.

This is a family-friendly event so admission is FREE and food and drink tickets will

be available at the door.

There will be raffle of beautiful baskets and a "wooden spoon" raffle during the evening and attendees will have a chance to vote on their favorite food and booth. Come and sample foods from Colombia, Philippines, Spain, Italy, Ireland and more at this memorable event and help support the ministries of St. Barbara Parish.

Bring the family for food, drink, raffles & fun!!!

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., born January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, GA, was a vital figure of the modern era and a pivotal figure in the Civil Rights Movement. His lectures and dialogues stirred the concern and sparked the conscience of a generation. His charismatic leadership inspired men and women, young and old, in this nation and around the world. Martin Luther King, Jr. was shot while standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee and died on April 4, 1968.

In honor of a great man, let us all hold our dreams up for the world to see and our hearts to embrace. Here are a few of King's pearls of wisdom to help remind you of the power of a vision.

"Faith is taking the first step even when you can't see the whole staircase."

"If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do

you have to keep moving forward."

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness: Only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: Only love can do that."

“The time is always right to do the right thing."

"Intelligence plus character-- that is the goal of true education."

"I have decided to stick to love ... Hate is too great a burden to bear."

"Everybody can be great ... because anybody can serve. You don't have to have a college degree to serve.

You don't have to make your subject & verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace.

A soul generated by love."

"Forgiveness is not an occasional act; it is a constant attitude."

"Those who are not looking for happiness are the most likely to find it,

because those who are searching forget that the surest way to be happy

is to seek happiness for others."

"I have a dream that one day little black boys and girls will be holding hands with little white boys and girls."

"People fail to get along because they fear each other; they fear each other because they don't know each other;

they don't know each other because they have not communicated with each other."

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Church: 2600 Mayfair Ave. Convent: 2540 Mayfair Ave. (708) 397-4342 Parish Office: 2550 Mayfair Ave. Westchester, IL 60154 (708) 562-3364 FAX: (708) 562-3134 Website: www.dprov.org Hours: 8AM - 4PM Mon. - Fri.

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MASS SCHEDULE Anticipated Mass Saturday: 4 PM Sundays 8:30 & 10:30 AM Weekdays: Mon. - Thurs 7:30 AM (School months - Wednesday - 8am Fridays - 7:30 AM Communion Service Holy Days of Obligation: As announced in Prov-Verbs.

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturdays 3:15 - 3:45pm or by appointment.

Registration forms are available in the narthex, on line or call the Parish Office.

Contributions made by automatic withdrawal from checking/savings accounts or credit card. Contact the Parish Office, or www.dprov.org and click the STEWARDSHIP tab to enroll. Infant Baptism: Please call the rectory for arrangements. Baptism is ordinarily sched-uled on the 1st Sunday of the month at Noon. Baptism Preparation: Class is held on the 2nd Saturday of every month at 9:30 AM in the Ministry Center and is required for the first child. Marriage: Please call the Parish Office at the time of your engagement to schedule your wedding. Pre-Cana is required.

Home or Hospital Visitation & Anointing Calls: If you would like a priest, deacon or Minister of Care to visit or if you wish to receive the Sacrament of the Sick, please contact the Parish Office. Adoration: First Friday: 8 AM—4 PM (Benediction) in the Ministry Center Chapel St. Peregrine Devotion: 2nd Friday each month after Com. Service

PASTORAL MINISTRY Reverend Timothy R. Fiala Pastor

Reverend Thomas E. Unz Pastor Emeritus

Deacons: Richard Hudzik rhudzik@archchicago.org Edward DeLorenzo, Retired

Faith Formation Sr. Christine Nantaba-RE Administrator (708)562-2258 cnantaba@divineprovidenceschool.org

Ms. Christine Schweihs-DeFoe Adult Faith Formation Consultant (708) 562-3422 DPAdultFaithFormation@gmail.com

Music Ministry Mr. Edward Lally edlallycc@gmail.com Mr. Cary Lovett

Education Ministry School—2500 Mayfair (708) 562-2258 Fax (708) 562-9171

Principal — Mrs. Karen Foleno kfoleno@divineprovidenceschool.org

School Secretary-Mrs. Chrystal Farmar cfarmar@divineprovidenceschool.org

CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS Divine Providence Parish #856 2550 Mayfair Westchester, IL 60154 TELEPHONE 708 562-3364 CONTACT PERSON Karen/Linda SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2007 Adobe Acrobat 10 Windows XP Professional PRINTER HP Laserjet 3600 SATURDAY/SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION 01/20/2019 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 12 Bulletin # 856 .