St. Ansgar Catholic Church

December 16, 2012 Gaudete Sunday

16 de diciembre de 2012 Gaudete Domingo

Reflecting on God’s Word

’Tis the season for bell choirs and brass renditions of beloved carols. Church musicians are rounding up trumpeters and French horn players to rehearse for Christmas liturgies. What would a Christmas television special be without pealing bells in the closing sequence? The joyful sounds of brass instruments herald the good news that the Lord of the universe has entered into human history once and forever in the poor infant Jesus. There is another kind of bell that seems to follow us wherever we go at this time of year—the Salvation Army bells. They remind us that not everyone has experienced the good news of salvation yet. There are many who suffer while others wallow in abundance. Today’s scriptures remind us that the Lord is with us to save us from our sinfulness, so that justice, love, and peace might reign at last in the world. Then all God’s people will be able to rejoice. —Virginia Stillwell Copyright © 2012, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

Reflexionemos sobre la Palabra de Dios

Éste es el tiempo de villancicos interpretados por coros de campanas y con instrumentos de metal. Los directores de coro andan juntando a los trompetistas y a los que tocan cornetas francesas para ensayar las liturgias de Navidad. ¿Qué sería un programa especial en la televisión sin campanas, que repiquen en la secuencia final? El alegre ritmo de los instrumentos de metal anuncia la buena nueva de que el Señor del universo ha entrado en la historia humana de una vez y para siempre en el niñito pobre, Jesús. Hay otra clase de campana que parece seguirnos a dondequiera que vamos durante este tiempo del año y son las campanas del Salvation Army. Ellas nos recuerdan que no todos han experimentado aun la buena nueva de la salvación. Hay muchos que sufren mientras que otros están sumidos en la abundancia. Las lecturas de hoy nos recuerdan que el Señor está con nosotros para salvarnos de nuestros pecados, y para que reine así por fin la justicia, el amor y la paz en el mundo. Entonces todas las personas en el pueblo de Dios podrán alegrarse. —Virginia Stillwell Derechos de autor © 2012, World Library Publications. Todos los derechos reservados.

Regocíjense en el Señor siempre

Pray for the Sick Oren por los Enfermos

James Young Russell Ladwig Molly Ladwig Bernice Keto Laurel Pence Mindy Dabels Angelo Silva

Mary Ann Rumoro Marlene Tumilty Bertha Escobar Logan Williams Adriana Arenas

Alex Guadalupe Gonzalez Maria Rojas Tom Gore

Yovana Montenegro Carmen Cartagena Enriqueta Juarez

Pete Umlor Karen Long Bud Brown

Pamela Bonfield Carol Crain Kitty Heflin

Graciela Ascencio Kyle Drexler Jan Dittmer

Enedina Velazquez Natividad Favela

Evangelina Juarez Benny

Magdalena Juarez Mayra Juarez

Martha Acevedo Nick Borodaj

Phyllis Romeo Kevin Ramirez Isabel Vasquez Gilberto Patiño Destiny Cantu

Andrew Beucher Russell Macek

Johnny Cavanagh Ken Kolk

Tony Klama Audrey Guy

Sr. Bernadette Voss Oralia Chacon

Debra Ettawageshik Andres Villarreal Martha Villarreal

Mary Sagert Genevieve Newcomb

Ofelio Hernandez Ascencion Garcia

Teresa Duran Carlos Gomez Chavez

Sunday, December 16—Third Sunday of Advent 7:30 am Jaime Jardeleza Jr. 9:00 am Por las Familias González Cajigas y Maturrano; Eustolio Zúñiga Valenzuela y María Belén Zúñiga 11:00 am Intentions of Nagar Family; Pius Mueller; Antoinette & Helena BouAssaff 1:00 pm Enedina Rodríguez Quiroga y María Ortega Monday, December 17 8:00 am Communion Service Tuesday, December 18 8:00 am Edwin & Jean Baggs 7:00 pm Pedro Cruz y Jesus Robles Alanís Wednesday, December 19 8:00 am People of St. Ansgar 7:00 pm Simbang Gabi Thursday, December 20 8:00 am Remigio Pantes Sr. and the deceased members of Pantes & Encisas Families 7:00 pm Por la salud de Ofelio Hernández & Ascensión García Friday, December 21 (St. Peter Canisius / San Pedro Canisio)

8:00 am Remigio Pantes Sr. and the deceased members of Pantes & Enciso Families Saturday, December 22

8:00 am People of St. Ansgar 5:00 pm Pro-populo 6:30 pm Por las intenciones de las familias Vázquez Guzmán y Macías Robles; Enrique Oviedo, Leonor Pacheco, Ramiro Macías y Francisca García Sunday, December 23—Fourth Sunday of Advent 7:30 am Ed Jakaitis 9:00 am Cumpleaños de Delfina Lopez Andrade; Daniel Sánchez, Guadalupe Montalvo, Leonardo Andrade Fonseca, Aida Pérez y Macaria Flores Pulido 11:00 am For Baran, Kuchovski, Piotrowski & Szymanski Families 1:00 pm Margarita Godoy

Mass Intentions Intenciones de las Misas

Born to Eternal Life

Jesus Aguiñaga and Sr. Virginia Kuhn have passed into Eternal Life. We pray that they will inherit the promise of Christ.

OPLATKI (CHRISTMAS WAFERS)

Many American families of Polish and Lithuanian descent keep alive this Christmas custom. The Christmas Eve dinner is highlighted by the breaking of the blessed oplatki (resembling Communion wafers) and exchanging best wishes and love. Oplatki is available in the sacristy on weekends and at the Parish Office during the week. Donation for a pack of three wafers is $3.

Immaculate Conception Collection Colecta de la Inmaculada Concepción $ 1,123 December 9 Collection Colecta del 9 de diciembre $ 6,450 Building Fund Collection Colecta del Fondo de Mantenimiento $ 3,091

Monday, December 17 7:00 am Holy Hour Tuesday, December 18 7:00 am Holy Hour 4:00 pm Children’s Christmas Choir 7:00 pm Hispanic Readers 7:00 pm To Be Continued 8:00 pm Hispanic Prayer Group Wednesday, December 19 7:00 am Holy Hour / Hora Santa 5:00 pm Hispanic Children’s Choir 7:00 pm Simbang Gabi Thursday, December 20 7:00 am Holy Hour 4:30 pm Staff Meeting 6:30 pm Liturgy Committee 7:30 pm Parish Council Friday, December 21 7:00 am Holy Hour 6:00 pm Children’s Christmas Mass rehearsal Saturday, December 22 7:00 am Holy Hour 9:00 am Individual Confessions 7:30 pm Posada Sunday, December 23 2:30 pm Hispanic Baptism Ceremony

Weekly Calendar LITURGICAL MINISTERS SCHEDULE DECEMBER 22 & 23

5:00 pm Mass 7:30 am Mass 11:00 am Mass

D J. Szarek J. Szarek J. Szarek

R1 P. Balwierz C. Stone J.R. Matz

R2 I. Vollendorf D. Schade J-J Mercado

AMC K. Cielak J. DeMarco B. De Guzman

AMC B. Vollendorf J. DeMarco P. Deitche

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AMC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - J-J Mercado

S J. Katla A. Demus J. Villegas

S J. Katla B. Demus G. Guinto

S S. Mellinger M. Brezinski C. Guinto

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HOLIDAY MASS SCHEDULE HORARIO DE MISA

Monday, December 24 - Christmas Eve Lunes, Diciembre 24 - Nochebuena

5:00 pm English (Family Mass) 9:00 pm Español Tuesday, December 25 - Christmas Day Martes, Diciembre 25 - Navidad

9:00 am English 11:00 am Español Tuesday, January 1 - Mary, Mother of God Martes, Enero 1 - María, Madre de Dios

9:00 am English 11:00 am Español

HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS HORARIO DE OFICINA DÍAS FESTIVOS

Monday, December 24 & Tuesday, December 25 Lunes, Diciembre 24 & Martes, Diciembre 25

CLOSED CERRADO

Monday, December 31 & Tuesday, January 1 Lunes, Diciembre 31 & Martes, Enero 1

CLOSED CERRADO

ATTENTION ALL CHILDREN

We need your talents for the Children’s Christmas Eve Mass at 5:00 pm. We need two Readers (grades 4 thru 8) and children of any ages for the following roles:

*Shepherds *Angels

*Petition Readers

Please call the CCD office at 630-837-5553 x 105 and leave your name, age,

phone # and the role you would like to have. Our rehearsal will be on Friday, December 21, at 6:00 pm.

OR: Sign up to be one of the Magi (Three Kings) at weekend Masses on January 5 and 6, the Feast of the Epiphany. You’ll walk down the aisle and bring gifts to the Baby Jesus. Call 630-837-5553 x 105 and leave a message.

We welcome into the Christian Family of St. Ansgar:

Liliane Rose Garcia, daughter of Brian Garcia & Beatriz Hernandez. Jonathan Mascote, son of Francisco & Maria (Reyes) Mascote. Lilyanna Joslene Muñoz, daughter of Alvaro Muñoz & Dominique Canham. Ximena Sanchez, daughter of Gerardo & Margarita (Marquez) Sanchez.

Congratulations to these children and their parents. We pray that our community may be an example of love and concern for them.

Lunes: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Sal 72 (71):1-4ab, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17 Martes: Jer 23:5-8; Sal 72 (71):1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt 1:18-25 Miércoles: Jue 13:2-7, 24-25a; Sal 71 (70):3-4a, 5-6ab,

16-17; Lc 1:5-25 Jueves: Is 7:10-14; Sal 24 (23):1-6; Lc 1:26-38 Viernes: Cant 2:8-14 o Sof 3:14-18a; Sal 33 (32):2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lc 1:39-45 Sábado: 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd;

Lc 1:46-56 Domingo: Mi 5:1-4a; Sal 80 (81) :2-3, 15-16, 18-19; Heb 10:5-10; Lc 1:39-45

Lecturas de la Semana Readings for the Week

Monday: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:1-4ab, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17 Tuesday: Jer 23:5-8; Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt 1:18-25 Wednesday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lk 1:5-25 Thursday: Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-6; Lk 1:26-38 Friday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lk 1:39-45 Saturday: 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lk 1:46-56 Sunday: Mi 5:1-4a; Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19; Heb 10:5-10; Lk 1:39-45

From our Seminarian:

Dear brother Knights:

From the bottom of my heart, I would like to thank you all for your generous donation. Your contribution makes it possible for me to continue forward with my academic, pastoral, intellectual and vocational aspirations, and with the Grace of the Almighty Father, be ordained as a Priest for the service of this Archdiocese of Chicago.

In the present time, your contributions, will allow me to alleviate the expenses (cost) of my tuition and books. This is only possible because of thoughtful contributions from people and organizations like you.

I would also like to ask you to please pray for an increase in vocations to the Priesthood and religious life, but most especially, I ask you to pray for me, so that God can guide me through the right paths. Remembering you all that you’ll be in my prayers. I am sincerely yours in Christ,

Seminarian Victor Hugo Andrade

Buy your baking supplies for Christmas cookies and sweets with SCRIP cards. There are SCRIP cards for hundreds of stores, hotels, restaurants, etc.

The SCRIP program is an on-going fundraiser. We’ll continue to sell the gift cards as long as you continue to buy the cards and we continue to make money for St. Ansgar. Thanks to everyone who has supported us so far. Spread the word to your family and friends.

Compre los ingredientes para hornear sus galletas navideñas y demás postres con las tarjetas SCRIP. Regala una tarjeta de SCRIP. Hay una gran variedad de tarjetas para cientos de tiendas, hoteles, restaurantes, etc.

El programa SCRIP es continuo. Continuaremos vendiendo tarjetas siempre y cuando se sigan vendiendo y sigan proporcionando ganancia a St. Ansgar.

Gracias a todos los que hasta este momento nos han apoyado. Platique con su familia y amigos acerca de este programa.

Gift Card / Tarjeta de Regalo Face Value Denominación

Profit Ganancia

La Hacienda de Roselle $25 40%

Fannie Mae Candies $10 25%

AT&T Prepaid phone card $9.50 20%

Fiesta Market $10, $30, $100 16.6%

Lands’ End $25 16%

LL Bean $25 16%

Dino’s Supermarket $25 15%

Gap/Banana Republic/OldNavy $25 14%

Bath & Body Works $10, $25 13%

Buckets of Hope for Hurricane Sandy Victims

We all saw it on the news. We all watched with horror as homes were completely washed away. We all wondered

what we could do to help.

The Diaconate Community of the Archdiocese of Chicago has created BUCKETS OF HOPE. Each Bucket will be

filled with cleaning supplies, and through the generosity of a moving company, being taken to the hardest hit areas.

The buckets will be distributed to help people clean up their homes, and get their lives back in order.

St. Ansgar will be a donation site through Christmas Day. So, this Christmas, why not give someone a little hope,

and help fill a bucket. Only the specific items on the list can be used, so please be sure to follow the instructions.

More information can be found on the Hope’s on the Way site: www.hopesontheway.org

Watch for the BUCKET OF HOPE in the lobby! A “Bucket of Hope” Contains the following items:

Five gallon Bucket with lid (furnished by Hope’s on the Way)

Liquid laundry detergent, Two 25 oz bottles or one 50 oz

Liquid Household cleaner, 12-16 oz cleaner that can be mixed with water (No Bleach)

Dish Soap 16-28 oz. bottle any brand

One can of air freshener (aerosol or pump)

One scrub brush-Plastic or Wooden handle (No toilet bowl, kitchen or dish brushes)

18 cleaning wipes handy or reusable wipes (No terry cleaning towels)

Seven sponges (No cellulose due to mold issue)

Five scouring pads (No pads of any kind that will rust)

Fifty clothes pins

Clothes line (Two 50 foot or one 100 foot, cotton or plastic)

Twenty-four roll heavy duty trash bags (30-45 gallon size)

Five dust masks

Two pair disposable waterproof gloves (rubber or latex)

One pair of work gloves (cotton or leather- leather palms necessary)

Thank you for you very generous support of the Diaconate Community.

Continuando con las celebraciones en preparación para el nacimiento del Niño Jesús, nuestra parroquia tendrá las tradicionales “Posadas” para toda la familia y a las cuales todos están cordialmente invitados. Estas son las fechas que deben recordar: • Jueves, 20 de diciembre, 7:00 pm Misa, Posada y convivencia

• Sábado, 22 de diciembre, 6:30 pm Misa, Posada y convivencia

Grand Prize $500 Pedro Gomez

2nd Prize $300 Kevin Ramirez

3rd Prize $250 Arlene Koldan

4th Prize $100 Rocio Garcia

5th Prize $100 Petra Bahena

6th Prize $100 Joan Riley

7th prize $100 Judy Mills

8th prize $100 Soledad Guzman

9th prize $100 Rebeca Huerta

10th prize $100 Demetrio Silva

These lucky people won cash prizes last Saturday in our Parish Raffle:

¡Felicitaciones!

Estas son las afortunadas personas ganadoras en la Rifa Parroquial, el sábado pasado.

TRABAJO EN EQUIPO

= ¡¡¡ÉXITO!!!

Agradecemos infinitamente a todos los que apoyaron la Rifa Parroquial, el “Taste de St. Ansgar”, y la Novena y Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. Muchas gracias lo que ayudaron en la planeación, a los que solicitaron donativos, a los que cocinaron, limpiaron, etc. Y muchas gracias a los asistieron y participaron de este importante evento de fe. Que el Señor los bendiga al ciento – por ciento.

Ganancia del “Taste de St. Ansgar” $1,714

Ganancia de la Rifa Parroquial $ 5,524

TEAMWORK = SUCCESS ! ! ! !

We are so appreciative to those who supported our Parish Raffle, the "Taste of St. Ansgar “, and the Novena and Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Many thanks to those who did the planning, soliciting donations, preparations, cooking, cleaning, etc. And many thanks to those who attended and supported this very important fundraiser and faith event. May all of you be blessed a hundred-fold.

Profit from “Taste” $1,714

Profit from Raffle $ 5,524

Thanks to the following businesses and restaurants for their generous contributions to our “Taste of St. Ansgar” and Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. These merchants donated food to help subsidize some of the expenses of these events. Be sure to patronize these businesses and let them know we appreciate their support.

Agradecemos a los siguientes negocios y restaurantes por su generosa contribución al “Taste de St. Ansgar” y la Fiesta de la Virgen de Guadalupe. Estos establecimientos donaron comida para ayudar a subsidiar algunos de los gastos de estos eventos. Asegúrense de seguir colaborando con estos negocios y dejémosles saber que apreciamos su apoyo.

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St. Ansgar Catholic Church Archdiocese of Chicago

PARISH STAFF/ PERSONAL PARROQUIAL

REV. EDUARDO GARCIA-FERRER Administrator/Administrador Parroquial

REV. JOHN TAPPER

Pastor Emeritus/Párroco Emérito

OSCAR & PATRICIA MONTERROSO JOHN & SUE SZAREK

Permanent Deacon Couples/Diáconos

SEM. VICTOR HUGO ANDRADE Seminarian/Seminarista

MAUREEN DEITCHE

Administrative Assistant & Director of English Religious Education

PATRICIA MONTERROSO

Director of Hispanic Religious Education

ERICA HERNANDEZ Parish Secretary/Secretaria Parroquial

BERVINDA R. DE GUZMAN

Sacristan

2040 LAUREL AVENUE HANOVER PARK, IL 60133-3252 PHONE: 630-837-5553 FAX: 630-837-9847 WEB PAGE: www.Stansgar.weebly.com CATECHISM: www.catechismweekly.com

OUR PARISH LOGO IS ADAPTED FROM A MONUMENT IN BREMEN, GERMANY, MARKING THE ORIGINAL BURIAL PLACE OF ST. ANSGAR. THE VIKING SHIP AND CROSS RESTING ON THE PAGES OF A BIBLE REPRESENT OUR PATRON, ST. ANSGAR, BRING-ING THE MESSAGE OF JESUS TO THE PEOPLE OF SCANDINAVIA.

SATURDAY EVENING MASSES (Fulfill Sunday obligation): 5:00 PM English 6:30 PM Spanish

SUNDAY MASSES: 7:30 AM & 11:00 AM English 9:00 AM & 1:00 PM Spanish

6:00 PM Filipino - First Sunday of every month

DAILY MASSES (Tuesday through Saturday): 8:00 AM English

HOLY DAY MASSES: 8:00 AM & 7:00 PM English

EVENING MASSES: Tuesdays 6:30 PM Spanish

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: 7:00 AM—8:00 AM - Monday through Saturday 8:00 PM on First Friday of every month—8:00 AM Saturday

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturdays 9:00 AM—10:00 AM English & Spanish Confession can also be arranged by appointment for any reasonable time.

BAPTISMS: Third Saturday of every month at 12:00 PM English Second & fourth Sunday every month at 1:45 PM Spanish Parents & godparents must attend a class. Call Parish Office for class dates.

MARRIAGES: Arrangements should be made at least nine months in advance. This time span is necessary to fulfill the diocesan guidelines for proper preparation. Call the Parish Office.

CARING MINISTRIES: Hospital Visitation & Communion for Shut-Ins Call the Parish Office.

ADULT CATECHESIS (RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults): Call the Parish Office.

NEW HOPE PRAYER GROUP: Call 630-289-8158 for information and/or prayer intentions.

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM

HORARIO DE OFICINA Lunes, Miércoles y Viernes 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Martes y Jueves 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM