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Weekday

Monday - Friday

6:30 am & 8:15 am

Saturday 8:15 am

Weekend

Saturday Vigil Mass

5:00 pm

Sunday 8:00 am, 9:30 am, 10:15 am (Gym)

11:30 am

Reconciliation

Every Saturday after the 8:15am Mass

Sunday, December 27, 2015Sunday, December 27, 2015 “To move closer to God in all that we do”“To move closer to God in all that we do”

The Holy Family of The Holy Family of The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and JosephJesus, Mary and JosephJesus, Mary and Joseph

New Years Eve Mass Schedule

6:30 am, 8:15 am, 5:00 pm

New Years Day Mass Schedule 9:00 am

December 28-January 2 Mon 6:30AM + Kelly Marie Ostry-Rainone 8:15AM + Doris Ausbrook Tues. 6:30AM + Souls in Purgatory 8:15AM + Arthur & Virginia Roth + Tom Byrne Wed . 6:30AM + Souls in Purgatory 8:15AM + Michael Guthrie Thur 6:30AM + Kelly Marie Ostry Rainone L Luz & Guillermo Cannon 8:15AM + Bill Davis + Germaine Barkemeyer 5:00PM + Joan Lawrence + Ann & Leo LaMontagne Fri. 9:00AM L Mary Rice + Mimi Ryan + Pat Lambert + Tom Byrne Sat. 8:15AM + Souls in Purgatory Vigil 5:00PM + Mary Remien January 3 8:00AM + Florence & Frank Spalding 9:30AM + Jean Glunz + John Lawler

10:15AM + Souls in Purgatory 11:30AM + Nancy Van Heule + Christopher Kern + Lois Flavin

Today we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Fam-ily, the family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. The Church always celebrates this feast on the Sun-day after Christmas. Jesus came ‘as One like us’ and therefore needed and had a human family.

A lot happens in our families and so too in the Holy Family. In today’s Gospel, Luke writes: “And Jesus advanced in wisdom and age and favor before God and man.” Jesus learned important things in his family; wisdom, how to live a good life; age, he grew physically and was cared for; favor or grace, he grew in what matters to God. The Holy Family is a model for our families, important things also happen in our families. In the Christian tradition, families have been described in different ways, for example, as schools of virtue and as a domestic Church. Virtues are moral excellences, they tell us the best ways to live our lives. In our 2nd reading, Paul tells us some of those virtues: “heartfelt compassion, kind-ness, humility, gentleness and patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one another.” We first learn the virtues, how to live a good life, in our families. The family is also called a domestic Church, meaning, we learn about God and the things of God. What happens in our Churches first should happen in our fami-lies, for example, worship, prayer and faith. As I say, a lot of important things happen in our families. One final thing: there is no such thing as a perfect family. We expect a lot from our families but, as is said, they are ‘a work in progress.’ One of the very important things then we learn in our families is forgiveness. As St. Paul writes: “bearing with one another and forgiving one another.” Christmas Blessings, Fr. Sheridan THE SOLEMNITY OF MARY The Feast of the Solemnity of Mary is January 1, a holyday of obligation. Masses for this feast are December 31 at 5:00 and January 1 at 9:00 am. A Happy New Years to you. CAN YOU HELP? During the season of Christmas and in January, we are in need of help with the dinner meal on some days. We are very flexible with our needs and how they might be met. If you can help us, please contact Fr. Sheridan

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Stewardship Report

Sunday December 14, 2014 Collected at Church

$11,647.50

Thank you for supporting your Church!

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If your loved one is no longer in the service, please let the parish of-fice know so that we can update our list of mili-tary personnel.

Maj.Jason Harlan - Nephew of Val Deady Rev. John Barkemeyer - Son of Hank Brian Walsh-Nephew of Peg McIntyre Jesse Goutier-Cousin of Chris, Michael & Laura Farina Shane Lawson-Cousin of Kari Clarke Brian Krupp-Cousin of Jim Krupp Scott Horst-Friend of Jim & Kathleen Koop Tracy Hanson-Friend of Jim & Kathleen Krupp Stephen Thale-Grandson of Jim & Frances Thale K Anniston-Grand-Nephew of Nancy Graham Lt. Cmndr. Andrew A. Nelson (USN/USMC)-Son of David Nelson David Lore Mayo-Friend of Carpenter Family John Smeeton-Son of Andrea & Jack Smeeten Richard Linehan-Son of Richard & Elaine Linehan John Wesley Hobbs-nephew of the Weschler’s Jeff Groom-nephew of Louise Sanborn PFC Joseph Devroy-grandson of Marlene Devroy Sgt. Daniel Koch-brother of Laura Koch Family & Friends of Bob & Jean Quinn Luke Stensberg—friend of the Revords Lt. Peter Finley Adams USMC—grandson of Diana Madden Art Knurenko—friend of Watson Family Brandon Galgay-friend of the Matt Revord family Tom Smith—nephew of John & Mary Smith John Robbins—nephew of John & Mary Smith Spc. James Kerls—son of Bob & Karen Kerls Lt. Michael Scott (USN)-nephew of the Scott family Will McCarthy USMC-son of Kathy & Mike McCarthy James Earp USN-family of Anita O’Neill Romario Meza, USAF,-grandson of Mike & Kathy Bliss Do you have a family member or friend in the Mili-tary (stateside or overseas)? Call the Parish Office and we will put their name on our prayer list . When your Armed Services member returns to ci-vilian life, please let us know so that we can re-move his or her name from our list. Thank you for your cooperation.

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Speaking of Liturgy

The Holy Family

Immediately following our celebration of

Christmas, the Church provides us with a number of related celebrations helpful for strengthening family life:

December 26, the Feast of St. Stephen,

the first martyr; December 27, the Feast of St. John, the

Evangelist; December 28, the Feast of the holy Innocents.

Since these are weekday celebrations, many may not be aware of them. All three of these feasts remind us that following Christ has its demands, even to the point of giving one’s life in order to remain faithful to Christian disciple-ship. Naturally, family life has its demands but none of these exceed our strength if we remem-ber that God has given us the gift of the divine Son who dwells within each of us because of our baptism.

This Feast of the Holy Family reminds us

that life was not easy for Jesus, Mary and Jo-seph. They model for us a fmily life not beyond our reach, but one that is very real and built on caring for and loving each other, built on a reli-ance on God for guidance and assurance.

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Mary Harvey and

Kevin Kunde– III

WORD: Holy Listening Each week we gather to relax and listen to a short passage from scripture, reflect on God’s word, respond in prayer, and rest in God’s presence. The scripture passages are taken from the Sunday Gospel to support our journey. This ancient but simple process allows God’s word to touch us in our daily lives and transform our hearts. When: Saturdays 9:00 – 9:45 a.m. On-going . Where: The “Upper Room” Second floor at the SFX Parish Office Small groups offer a valuable way to enrich our faith and provide us with companionship for our journey.

SFX Women’s Book Club Book: "A Man Called Ove," by Fredrik Backman When: January 19, 2016 at (:30 A.M. Where: Mallinckrodt Community Center Reviewer: Blanca Dabrowski Hostesses: Barbara Stinneford and Barbara Dhein In this bestselling and delightfully quirky debut novel from Sweden's Fredrik Backman, a grumpy yet loveable man finds his solitary world turned on its head when a boisterous young family moves in next door.

Meet Ove. He's a curmudgeon - the kind of man who points at people he dislikes as if they were burglars caught outside his bedroom window. He has staunch principles, strict routines, and a short fuse. People call him "the bitter neighbor from hell." But must Ove be bitter just because he doesn't walk around with a smile plastered to his face all the time?

Behind the cranky exterior there is a story and a sadness.

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PREP sessions will begin again on Sunday, January 10, 2016 and there will a Parent Coffee in the Xavier Room while the children are in PREP. Please join us a for short, casual visit after the busy holidays. Younger siblings are welcome.

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Year End Giving

SAINT FRANCIS XAVIER PARISH

PL E A S E KE E P ST. FR A N C I S XAV I E R IN MI N D TH I S HO L I D AY SE A S O N

There are various ways parishioners can financially support St. Francis Xavier each year….

• Did you know that a gi of appreciated stock /mutual fund would benefit the Parish and may allow the donor a charitable deduc on for the en re value of the gi , avoiding capital gains tax on the

apprecia on?

• Did you know that a contribu on may be made to the Parish that

allows the donor to receive income for life based on the contributed amount, and receive a charitable deduc on for the current tax year?

Questions? Need more information?

Please contact Shel Moore at (847) 256-4250 or sfxparish@comcast.net

Please consult your tax advisor for specific tax advice

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Loyola Academy Entrance Exam

Saturday January 9, 2016 at 8:00 am

Testing reservations are not necessary Students should bring a $25 exam fee and two #2 pencils.

Students will receive an Application for Admission and an Application for Financial on the exam day.

Questions, contact the Admissions Office at 847/920-2481

Loyola Academy admits students of any race, color and national origin or ethnic origin.

Notre Dame College Prep Entrance Exam

Saturday, January 9, 2016 (8 am) Notre Dame College Prep will hold its placement examination for eighth grade students on Satur-day, January 9, 2016 at 8 am. Notre Dame is a college preparatory high school for young men. It is located at 7655 West Dempster Street in Niles, Illinois. Students should bring two #2 pencils to the test and there is a $25 testing fee (cash or check). No calculators. Pre-registration is not nec-essary. Registration will take place in the Library starting at 7:15 am prior to the test. Discover the Difference! For more information, please email Shay Boyle, Vice President of Institutional Ad-vancement and Enrollment, at sboyle@nddons.org or call the Enrollment Department at 847.779.8616. Thank you.

Regina Dominican Class of 2020 Entrance Exam

Saturday, January 9, 2016 8 a.m.

Regina Dominican administers the HSPT (High School Placement Test). All students should ar-rive by 7:45 a.m. and enter through the Main Entrance. Two #2 pencils and $25 cash or check made payable to Regina Dominican are required for the exam. Calculators are not permitted. An-yone requesting extended time should submit proper documentation to the Office of Admissions prior to the exam. Students will receive an application for admission and information about tuition assistance on the exam day. Regina Dominican is located at 701 Locust Road in Wilmette. For more information about how your daughter can become part of Regina Dominican, contact Pattie Fuentes, director of admis-sions, at 847-256-7660 ext. 223 or pfuentes@rdhs.org.

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Ministry of Care Visits Sunday, January 3Ministry of Care Visits Sunday, January 3

After 8:00 MassAfter 8:00 Mass HospitalHospital

M. Cordell** B WeirB Weir

B GaynorB Gaynor S GaynorS Gaynor C SodenC Soden

Mather HomeMather Home S Daniels 10amS Daniels 10am

Mather PavilionMather Pavilion

After 9:30 MassAfter 9:30 Mass HomeHome

M. Stone**

K Bliss S Crome D Fusco L Glunz

J Zuercher

Eucharistic Ministers & Lectors Schedule — January 3 5:00 pm 8:00 am 9:30am5:00 pm 8:00 am 9:30am 10:15am 11:30 noon10:15am 11:30 noon

Cathy Cerone Barbara Eichenlaub Greg Hadley Karen Kerls Bernard Myszkowski Julie Stahl Carol Stutz

Terra McClory Rita Fry Brian Van Vlierbergen

Dave PatchinDave Patchin Jeanie EgmonJeanie Egmon

Abigail Foerstner Molly Johnson James Johnson Kay Malm Patty Jane Pelton

Phil KennyPhil Kenny Patty Jane PeltonPatty Jane Pelton

Dolores MaatmanDolores Maatman Allen FrantzenAllen Frantzen

Dina Bair Anne Malueg Peggy Martin Terry Porter Mary Thomas Kathleen Tyrrell M Watts

Peggy Elliott Jerry Lenz Pablo Petrozzi Mary Quinn Barbara Shields Kerry Suse Christie Vanderboschl

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Cathy BurgesonCathy Burgeson Art McGivernArt McGivern

CHURCH: 9th Street and Linden Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 SCHOOL: 808 Linden Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 SCHOOL WEB: sfx-school.org PARISH OFFICE: 524 9th Street, Wilmette, IL 60091 PARISH WEBSITE: www.sfxparish.org EMAIL: sfxparish@comcast.net

Pastoral & Support STAFF

Rev. William J. Sheridan, Pastor Rev. Rodlin Rodrigue, Associate Pastor Rev. Edward F. Harne , Pastor Emeritus Rev. Richard J. Jakubik, Resident Robert & Karen Kerls, Deacon Couple Dr. Pa y Jane Pelton, Pastoral Associate Sr. Mary Ann Casey, OP, Director, PREP Program Mary Therese Laird, Youth Minister (ACTION) Andrea Hug, Director, Ministry of Care Kieran Lyons, Director of Faith Forma on Colleen Barre , School Principal Jo Ebert, Director of Music Judy Krugman, Vito Vitale, Organists Sheldon Moore, Business Manager Marge Kaup, School Business Office Manager Marilyn Smith, Parish Secretary Sara Crome, Secretary Dani Froelich, Administra ve Assistant PREP Program Darek Bukowski, Maintenance Tadeusz Odbierzychleb, Maintenance Barb Shields, Chairperson, Parish Pastoral Council Ray Gass, Sara Crome, Sharing Parish-Chicago St. Thomas of Canterbury Jeff Later, Betsy Later, Sharing Parish-Hai Immaculee Concep on

BAPTISM: 2nd and 3rd Sundays of the month. Call the Parish Office to make arrangements and to register for a preparation session. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturdays after the 8:15 Mass. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: Should be arranged at least four months in advance. Call the Parish for details. PARISH REGISTRATION: Registration Forms available in vestibule of Church, at the Parish Office or from our Website.

TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

Parish Offices: 847-256-4250 Parish Fax: 847-256-4254

Parish School: 847-256-0644 Ministry of Care: 847-256-CARE (847-256-2273)

Parish Office Hours:

Monday-Friday 9:00am-9:00pm Saturday 9:00am-2:00pm

Sunday- Closed

A er Hours Emergency Assistance: 847-256-0709

Society of St. Vincent de Paul For assistance call 847-256-4250 Ex. 44

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