December 6, 2015 Second Sunday

Of Advent

St. Joseph Church, 7240 W. 57th St.,

Summit, Illinois, 60501-1324

John went throughout the whole region of the Jordan, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.

Luke 3:3

This Sunday, St. John the Baptist makes his appearance once again in Advent. After setting the scene, by giving a political context of rulers, the Gospel of Luke introduces us to John the Baptist, who is in the wilderness. John is announcing the imminent coming of the Messiah by proclaiming “Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.” As we listen to the preaching of St. John the Baptist on this Second Sunday of Advent, I have selected a beautiful painting by Paolo Veronese entitled John the Baptist Preaching (1562). It is currently on display in Rome.

When looking at this painting, something struck my attention immediately. Nothing in this image is straight. Everything is crooked. The trees grow in weird angles, John the Baptist is tilted, two kneeling women are hunched over, and none of the remaining standing figures are standing straight either. Paolo Veronese paints everything at an angle to resonate John the Baptist’s message, “make straight his paths.” Without Christ, our life is crooked. Without Christ, we can’t live or stand straight.

Yet, our response to the words of St. John the Baptist is expressed in the three large figures, standing to the right of him. These three men’s faces express defiance and resistance. Isn’t that our response to the word of God all too often in our lives? We are defiant and resistant. “There’s nothing wrong with me! I’m not crooked.” When in reality, we are not standing straight, like the figures in Veronese’s painting. This Advent, let us take the words of St. John the Baptist to heart. Whatever is crooked, angled, and not straight in our lives, let us ask Christ for his grace to help us make straight his paths in our lives.

Thank you to the parishioners who donated non-perishable food items for the poor before Thanksgiving, which were donated to Catholic Charities (located at St. Blase) to help their food pantry and soup kitchen. Mr. Porod informed me that our students collected 17 full boxes of food (enough to fill an entire van!) and from the Sunday masses, we collected one box and four grocery bags of food donations. The sisters who operate the food pantry and soup kitchen were very delighted and grateful for support and kindness. We will be collecting non-perishable food items again before Christmas to help support the Catholic Charities food pantry and soup kitchen in our neighborhood. If you would like to help, please deposit your food donations in the corner of the narthex by the papal flag and Pope Francis. May God bless you for your corporal work of mercy and concern for the poor and hungry, who are our neighbors in this area.

Thank you to our Holy Name Society for hosting the coffee and cake social following our Thanksgiving Day Mass, and for sponsoring a Thanksgiving meal to a homebound parishioner. The Holy Name is also organizing our annual Christmas Giving Tree. Thank you to our Holy Name for organizing this kind work of charity again, and thank you to our parishioners, who make the Christmas Giving Tree possible, by buying gifts for some poor and needy children. If you were not able to take a name, but would still like to help, you may still buy a toy, wrap it, mark it with a tag indicating boy or girl and age, and bring to the narthex by Dec. 13.

You may see a new face around St. Joseph’s. The new person you may see is Vince Slisz, our new parish maintenance man. Vince brings with him a variety of gifts/talents, experience, and a hard work ethic, which will serve our parish very well, and make St. Joseph’s ever stronger and better. Welcome to St. Joseph’s Vince, and if you meet him, please say hello.

This Tuesday, December 8, is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, Patroness of the United States, and it is a holy day of obligation. Please see the bulletin for the mass times. May our Blessed Mother, the Immaculate Conception, help us with her maternal care and St. Joseph pray for us.

Vivat Jesus! Live Jesus!

Fr. Bob’s Briefs

Weekly Collection Report The Weekly Parish Budget $ 9,500.00 Sunday Collection Nov. 22, 2015 $ 5,629.73 Sunday Collection Nov. 29, 2015 $ 6,902.32

Thank you for your generosity! Gracias por tu generosidad!

Bog zaplac za ofiary skladane na tace!

COMMUNION MINISTERS Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015 5:00 PM. Deacon Ben, A. Flores, G. Kujawa, R.Podrebarac

Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015 7:30 AM Sr. Agatha, B. Koran, R. Kosowski, J. Stanislovatis 9:30 AM B. Comacho, S. Elizalde, G. Zaja, P. Zaja 11:00 AM Siliva Alvarez, Angelica Jimenez, Lety Jimenez, Josefina Mejia *********************************************************** ALTAR SERVERS Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015 5 :00 PM Emily Broniewicz, Sammy and Cassi Dudlo Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015 7:30 AM Javier Castillo, Adrian Serrano 9:30 AM Leia Baena, Cristina Jimenez, Crysalis Ruiz 11:00 AM David Alvarez, Julissa and Maria Elena Zambrano *********************************************************** LECTORS Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015 5:00 PM C. Hughes Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015 7:30 AM E. Dominguez 9:30 AM School Mass 11:00 AM Juanita Castro - First Reading Ricardo Castro - Second Reading

MASS INTENTIONS Monday, Dec. 7 8:30 a.m. †Josephine Adamski/Daughters & Family †Evelyn Mayer/10th Anniversary/Family †Mark Wagner/Anniversary/Mom Tuesday, Dec. 8 Immaculate Conception 8:30 a.m. English Mass 6:00 p.m. English/Spanish Mass 7:30 p.m. Polish Mass Wednesday, Dec. 9 8:30 a.m. †Maria Avalos/Birthday/Family Thursday, Dec. 10 8:30 a.m. NO MASS Friday, Dec. 11 8:30 a.m. †Albert Kubis/Wife & Son †Gladys Pechnick/45th Anniversary/Family †Mark Wagner/Mom Saturday, Dec. 12 6:00 a.m. Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass 8:30 a.m. Military Personnel Past and Present 5:00 p.m. †Alicia Baeza Villalobos/Daughter & Family †James, Anna & Jimmy Collins/Terry & Esther Collins †William E. Degner Jr./Dorothy Degner †Frank Kuncic/Wife †Patricia Mazurowski/Ron Sr. & Ron Jr. †Victoria Morong/11th Anniversary/Children 7:00 p.m. Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass †Angel & Socorro Prieto, Juana Guzman & Maria Avalos †Felipe Bedoy †Pedro Ojeda Sunday, Dec. 13 7:30 a.m. †Margaret Powers Kurcz †Patrick Jude Kurcz †Joseph P. Kurcz 9:30 a.m. †David Darr/Hank & Tina Lambke †Cathy Detrieck/Hank & Tina Lambke †Gary Szalkowski/Hank & Tina Lambke †Frank & Helen Wisniewski/Hank & Tina Lambke 11:00 a.m. †Aaron Rocha Rafael Lomili, Evelia Lomeli /Aniversario de Bodas Cesar Alberto Bernal 12:30 p.m. La Dusze S.P. Katarzyna i Stanislaw Gal Families of Henryk Sienkiewicz School

St. Joseph School: A Community of Faith, Knowledge and Service. 708-458-2927

You’re A Winner! 52 Pick-Up News

LETI GAMBOA Ticket # 2508

Congratulations to this week’s $125 winner of the 52 Pick-Up Raffle. Tickets for 2015 are available. Come by and

pick one up from the rectory or school office.

GO ST. JOSEPH KNIGHTS!

ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL COUNCIL “ESSENTIALS” DRIVE

In the spirit of teaching our children to give to those who are less fortunate than they, we are hosting an “Essentials” drive for adults with disabilities. We are asking each of our school children to bring in a toiletry item for ei-ther men or women. These can include items such as deodor-ant, mouthwash, toothbrush and toothpaste, shower gel, shampoo, brushes and combs. Items need to be new and still in packaging or with tags.

These items will be assembled into Christmas Stockings by our Student Council and will be delivered to St. Coletta’s of Illinois which provides support in the areas of: residential programs, educational programs, medical care and vocational services to children and adults with developmen-tal disabilities (www.stcolettail.org). We are working with the Residential Services Program which is designed to pro-vide quality housing and independent living services to peo-ple with disabilities to promote maximum community inte-gration. The focus of the program is on participating in com-munity activities, patronizing local businesses, and learning to understand the value of being part of the community.

The adult residents at St. Coletta’s are many times wards of the state and many do not have family to help with their basic needs like food, most of the rest of their needs are met through donations. For many, their only chance at re-ceiving any gifts for Christmas is through the generosity of people who recognize the need and are willing to donate a gift.

Although the residents of St. Coletta’s are adults, there are a number of them who the developmental age of a child. Please return your items no later than Monday, Dec. 14, to St. Joseph School so that we can get them delivered in time for Christmas.

THANK YOU!

This week I begin my column by congratulating our children who received honors for the first trimester. First Honors: Joseph Alberts – 2, Joel Garcia – 2, Kaylee Guisto – 2, Szymon Hornik – 2, Aaron Patino – 2, Iris Pulido – 2, Ava Rodriguez – 2, Sofia Flores – 3, Samantha Garza – 3, Giovanni Garcia – 4, Saul Garcia – 4, Lilliana Garza – 4, Isabella Rodriguez – 4, Samuel Dudlo – 5, Katarzyna Galdyn – 5, Yasmine Escoto – 6, Elvin Garcia – 6, Dylan Davis – 7, Diego Yanez – 7, Javier Castillo – 8. Nina Dinon – 8, Cas-sandra Dudlo – 8, Adam Kus – 8 Michael Meister – 8, Alondra Rosas – 8. Second Honors: Colt Araujo – 2, Antoine Belt – 2, Nicholas Cama-cho – 2, Jackie Castillo – 2, Jacob Diaz – 2, Emery Fasanya – 2, Mark Fornino – 2, Carlos Morales – 2, Natalie Ocampo – 2, Julius Patino – 2, John Hughes – 3, Daniel Lopez – 3, Alisha Momusse – 3, Nataly Rios – 3, Marcelino Rivera – 3, Daniel Rocha – 3, Joshua Van Ort – 3, Jowita Wisiewski – 3, Marco Yanez – 3, Jaleena Smith-Ponce – 4, Claire Cervi – 5, Madyn Dron – 5, Patrick Hickey – 5, Justine Madgett – 5, Christop-her Wiatrak- 5, Lorenzo Garza – 6, Samira Bocanegra – 6, Leia Baena – 6, Cydney Martinez – 6, Emily Grab – 6, Alexis Bocanegra – 7, Adrian Serrano – 7, Giselle Ayala – 8, Saul Camacho – 8, Joseph Diaz – 8, Aidan Patino – 8, Sergio Garcia – 8, Immanol Garcia – 8. Odds & Ends: 52 Pick-Up – Tickets for the 2016 will be on sale shortly. You will be able to purchase your ticket through the rectory or school office or from one of our school families.

Eighth Grader Adam Kus displays the trophy he won at the Earle School Chess Tournament. Adam finished in third place in the junior-high division.

St. Joe Sports – This is an exciting week with all of our winter sports in full swing. Girls Volleyball is in session with our soccer and boys basketball beginning this week. Thank you for your continued support. Have a great week! God Bless. Lawrence Manetti, Principal

ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL 52 PICK-UP

2016 FUNDRAISER

YOU HAVE 52 CHANCES TO WIN!!

Tickets for the 2016 will be on sale shortly. You will be able to purchase your ticket through the rectory or school office or from one of our school families.

En este domingo, tenemos de nuevo, la presencia de San Juan Bautista en el Adviento. Después de la puesta en escena, dando un contexto político de los gobernantes, el Evangelio de Lucas nos presenta a Juan el Bautista, quien se encuentra en el desierto. Juan está anunciando la inminente venida del Mesías, proclamando, "Preparad el camino del Señor, allanad sus senderos." Conforme escuchamos la predica de San Juan Bautista en este segundo domingo de Adviento, he seleccionado una pintura hermosa por Paolo Veronese, que por titulo lleva, Juan el Bautista Predicando (1562), el cual actualmente esta en exhibición en Roma. Al mirar esta pintura, algo, de inmediato me llamo la atención. Nada en esta imagen esta recto. Todo está torcido. Los árboles crecen en ángulos extraños, Juan el Bautista está inclinado, dos mujeres arrodilladas están encorvadas, y todas las demás figuras

que están de pie tampoco están rectas. Paolo Veronese pinto todo en un ángulo para hacer resonar el mensaje de Juan el Bautista ", enderezad sus sendas." Sin Cristo, nuestra vida está torcida. Sin Cristo, no podemos vivir o matenernos enderesados.

Sin embargo, nuestra respuesta a las palabras de San Juan Bautista se expresa en las tres grandes figuras, que se encuentran de pie a la derecha de él. Estos tres rostros de los hombres expresan desafío y resistencia. ¿No es acaso esta nuestra respuesta a la palabra de Dios con demasiada frecuencia en nuestras vidas? Somos desafiantes y resistentes a Dios. ¡No hay nada de malo en mí! ¡Yo no estoy torcida! Cuando en realidad, no estamos derechos, sino torcidos tal y como las figuras en la pintura de Veronese. Este Adviento, tomemos las palabras de San Juan Bautista de corazón. Lo que está torcido, en ángulo, y que no este derecho en nuestras vidas, pidamos a Cristo por su gracia para ayudarnos a enderezar los senderos de nuestras vidas.

Gracias a los feligreses que donaron alimentos no perecederos para los pobres antes del día de Acción de Gracias, estos fueron donados a Caridades Católicas (ubicadas en San Blas) para ayudar a su despensa y comedor de beneficencia. El Sr. Porod me informó de que nuestros estudiantes recogieron 17 cajas llenas de alimentos (¡suficiente para llenar toda una van!) Y de las misas dominicales, hemos recogido una caja y cuatro bolsas de la compra de las donaciones de alimentos. Las hermanas que operan la despensa de alimentos y comedor estaban muy contentas y agradecidas por el apoyo y la bondad. Estaremos recolectando alimentos no perecederos de nuevo antes de la Navidad para ayudar y apoyar el dispensario de Caridades Católicas y el comedor social en nuestro vecindario. Si usted desea ayudar, por favor depositar sus donaciones de alimentos en la esquina del atrio por la bandera papal y el cuadro del Papa Francisco. Que Dios los bendiga por su obra de misericordia corporal y la preocupación por los pobres y los hambrientos, que son nuestros vecinos en este ámbito.

¡Gracias a nuestra Sociedad del Santo Nombre por auspiciar la reunión de café y pastel después de la misa de Acción de Gracias, y por patrocinar una comida de Acción de Gracias a un feligrés lejos su casa. El Santo Nombre también está organizando nuestro árbol anual Dar la Navidad. ¡Gracias a nuestro grupo del Santo Nombre por este tipo de trabajo de caridad, y gracias a nuestros feligreses, quienes hacen posible el Árbol de Regalos de Navidad, al comprar regalos para algunos niños pobres y necesitados. Si no fueron capaces de tomar un nombre, pero aun sienten el llamado y deseo de ayudar, aun puede comprar un juguete, envolverlo y marcarlo como niño o niña en la etiqueta y la edad, y llevarlo ante el atrio antes del 13 de diciembre.

Puede ser que se tope con una nueva cara alrededor de San José. La nueva persona que puede ver es Vince Slisz, nuestro nuevo hombre de mantenimiento de la parroquia. Vince trae consigo una variedad dones / talentos, experiencia y una ética de buen trabajador, que servirá a nuestra parroquia, y hara que San José sea cada vez más fuerte y mejor. Bienvenido Vince a San José, y si lo encuentras, por favor de saludarlo.

Este martes, 8 de diciembre es la Solemnidad de la Inmaculada Concepción, Patrona de los Estados Unidos, es un día obligatorio. Por favor de ver el boletín para los horarios de misas. Que nuestra Santísima Madre, la Inmaculada Concepción, nos ayude con su cuidado maternal y San José ruega por nosotros. Vivat Jesús! ¡Viva Jesús!

Informes Padre Bob

Na dzisiejszą II Niedzielę Adwentu, po raz kolejny pojawia się postać św. Jana Chrzciciela. Zaraz po wstępie wprowadzającym nas w kontekst polityczny, Ewangelia Łukasza przedstawia nam Jana Chrzciciela, będącego akurat na pustyni. Prorok ogłasza rychłe nadejście Mesjasza: „Przygotujcie drogi Panu; prostujcie Mu ścieżki”. W nawiązaniu do tego fragmentu, wybrałem dla Was piękny obraz pędzla Paola Veronese, zatytułowany: „Kazanie Jana Chrzciciela” (1562 rok). Obecnie można to dzieło oglądać w Rzymie. Jedna rzecz w tym obrazie natychmiast przykuła moją uwagę – składa się on praktycznie z samych

krzywizn. Drzewa rosną pod dziwnym kątem, św. Jan jest przechylony, dwie klęczące kobiety są zgarbione. Pozostałe postacie również nie stoją całkiem prosto. Artysta specjalnie namalował wszystko pod kątem, aby podkreślić przesłanie Jana Chrzciciela: „Prostujcie Mu ścieżki”. Bez Chrystusa, nasze życie jest skrzywione. Bez Pana, nie możemy żyć ani stać prosto. Jednakże nasza odpowiedź na słowa proroka zawarta jest w trzech wielkich mężczyznach, stojących po jego prawej stronie. Na ich twarzach maluje się opór i bunt: „Przecież wszystko ze mną w porządku, ja stoję prosto!” W rzeczywistości, nikt z nas nie stoi prosto – wszyscy mamy w sobie coś z postaci na obrazie Veronese. Podczas tegorocznego Adwentu, weźmy sobie do serca słowa św. Jana Chrzciciela. Jeżeli cokolwiek w naszym życiu jest przechylone, przekrzywione i pod kątem, módlmy się do Jezusa o łaskę wyprostowania Jego ścieżek na co dzień. Bóg Zapłać wszystkim parafianom, którzy zaangażowali się w Świętodziękczynną zbiórkę żywności dla biednych. Wszystkie Wasze donacje przekazaliśmy organizacji Catholic Charities, działającej przy Parafii św. Błażeja. Pan Porod przekazał mi, że udało się zebrać aż 17 pudeł pełnych jedzenia. Jeśli zaś chodzi o zbiórki po nabożeństwach, zebraliśmy jedno pudło i cztery torby żywności. Siostry zakonne, prowadzące u św. Błażeja spiżarnię i kuchnię dla ubogich, były bardzo wdzięczne i wzruszone Waszą hojnością. Kolejna zbiórka żywności (tym razem dla biednych z naszej okolicy) odbędzie się przed Bożym Narodzeniem. Wszyscy chętni mogą zostawiać donacje żywnościowe w rogu narteksu, przy fladze papieskiej i zdjęciu Jego Świątobliwości. Niechaj Bóg Wam błogosławi za to doczesne dzieło miłosierdzia, oraz troskę okazywaną głodującym bliźnim. Bóg Zapłać Stowarzyszeniu Świętego Imienia Jezus (Holy Name Society) za organizację poczęstuj po Mszy na Święto Dziękczynienia, jak też za kolację świąteczną dla obłożnie chorego parafianina. Członkowie Stowarzyszenia przygotowują ponadto nasz coroczny projekt ze Świątecznym Drzewkiem Darów. Dziękuję Holy Name Society za to wielkie dzieło miłosierdzia, jak też hojnym parafianom, kupującym podarki dla biednych dzieci. Jeżeli chcielibyście wziąć udział w akcji, ale nie wzięliście imienia z drzewka, możecie kupić zabawkę, zapakować ją i oznaczyć: czy ma być dla chłopca, czy dla dziewczynki i w jakim wieku. Zostawcie ją w narteksie najpóźniej do 13 grudnia. Zapewne zauważycie na terenie parafii nową twarz. To Vince Slisz, nasz nowy konserwator. Vince jest nadzwyczaj utalentowanym i pracowitym facetem. Te jego cechy z pewnością wzmocnią i ubogacą naszą Parafię. Witamy u św. Józefa, Vince! Jeśli zobaczycie go gdzieś w pobliżu, zgotujcie mu serdeczne powitanie. Pojutrze (we wtorek, 8 grudnia) przypada Święto Niepokalanego Poczęcia Najświętszej Maryi Panny, Patronki Stanów Zjednoczonych. Dla tutejszych katolików jest to dzień obowiązkowy. W biuletynie znajdziecie rozkład Mszy Świętych na ten dzień. Najświętsza Maryjo Niepokalanego Poczęcia, miej nas zawsze w Swej opiece. Święty Józefie, módl się za nami.

Vivat Jesus! Chwała Jezusowi!

Z biurka Ks. Proboszcza

News for Our Parishioners. . . . .

CONGRATULATIONS! Queen of Peace High School named several St. Joseph parishioners to its Honor Rolls for achievements during the first quarter. Earning a position on the High Honor Roll were Adamari Arroyo, Leslye Guadian and Abigail Maloy. Qualifying for the Honor Roll were Yadira Carril-lo, Briana Janczy, Nicole Muszynski and Katelynn Padilla. Congratulations to all! Trinity High School announced three St. Joseph parish-ioners named to its Honor Rolls for accomplishments dur-ing the first block. Courtney Hughes earned First Honors and Julia Diaz and Stephanie Saenz achieved Second Hon-ors. Congratulations to these three young ladies.

HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE EVENTS St. Laurence High School, 5556 W. 77th St., Burbank (77th Street and Central Avenue), is hosting an open house from 10 a.m. to noon this Sunday, Dec. 6 on campus. Each tour will be hosted by a St. Laurence student, parent and faculty member and will give guests the opportunity to visit all areas of the campus. For more information, call the Admissions Office during regular school hours at 708-458-6900, Ext. 252, or visit stlaurence.com. Our Lady of Tepeyac High School, 2228 S. Whipple St., Chicago, is hosting rolling shadow days every Thursday through Dec. 10. For more information, or to sign up, call 773-522-0023, or visit ourladyoftepeyac.org. Mother McAuley High School invites all seventh and eighth grade girls to a “Girls Night Out,” hosted by all of McAuley’s clubs and organizations. The event will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 11 on campus, 3737 W/ 99th St., Chi-cago. For more information , call 773-881-6500, or visit mothermcauley.org to register. The Catholic High School Entrance Exam will be held on

Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016. Visit the website of your chosen high school to find out

more information. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

WEDDING BANNS

Isaac Mercado and

Mariela Macias Martinez On December 19, 2015

2015 ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2015

7 - 8 PM ADVENT RECONCILIATION (ENGLISH AND SPANISH)

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2015

7 - 8 PM ADVENT RECONCILIATION (POLISH)

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2015

VIGIL OF CHRISTMAS 4 PM ENGLISH MASS

6:30 PM SPANISH MASS 10 PM POLISH MASS

12 AM ENGLISH MASS

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2015 THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD

7:30 AM ENGLISH MASS 9:30 AM ENGLISH MASS 11:00 AM SPANISH MASS 12:30 PM POLISH MASS

FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2016

SOLEMNITY OF MARY THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD

9:30 AM ENGLISH MASS 11:00 AM SPANISH MASS 12:30 PM POLISH MASS

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FOR MARMION ABBEY

OPEN EVERY DAY THROUGH DEC. 23 10 A.M. TO 7 P.M. 2855 HART ROAD

AURORA 630-966-7775

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VISIT SANTA 11 A.M. TO 2 P.M.

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, DEC. 5 & DEC. 6 SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, DEC. 12 & DEC. 13

PINE TREE CAFÉ (BRAND NEW)

OPEN ALL WEEKENDS 10 A.M. TO 7 P.M.

WITH EACH TREE PURCHASE RECEIVE 1 FRESH FARM MADE DONUT AND HOT CHOCOLATE

San José, ruega por nosotros! SW. Jozefie, modl sie za nami!

St. Joseph, Pray for Us!

Alicia Anderson Laura Behm Kimberly Boll Brittaney Boubin Robert Butler Lucille Cavallone Patricia Diaz Mary DiGangi Alexander Druschitz Eleanor Dzielak Robert Erklin Helen Frank James Heelan Rich S. Jandura Denise M. Jandura Chester and Virginia Janeczko Millie Jercha Ted Kuldanek Caroline Lalinsky Geri Lauer

Mary Marcichow Sylvia Michalowski Dolores Michaels Anthony Montaneo Ed and Alice Nowak Leonardo Alexandros Peterson Meg A. Radcliff *Carmen Rodriguez William Schaefer Sr. Scarlette Grace Swaekauski Irene Szarley Josephine Tipner Ricardo Varajas Pamela Wojdyla Therese Wonderlick *Most recently added If you know of anyone that should be on the sick list, please call the rectory at 708-458-0501. Thank You.

RESTORATION

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

To Fix the and Tuck Point our Parish Buildings

Number of Parishioner Donors/Families: 328 Total Pledged thus far: $294,051.46 Amount Collected thus far: $273,478.16 Pledges still to be collected: $ 20,574.78 We have one (1) month left in our pledge drive. The last day to participate is Dec. 31, 2015. Extra envelopes are located in the Narthex. Thank you for your donations so far. If you need a statement, please call the rectory office.

RAFFLE TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR PLAYSTATION 4

The Hispanic Ministry Committee will be selling raffle tickets with the grand prize being a PlayStation 4. Tickets are $1 each and will be sold after the 11:00 a.m. Mass until Dec. 12. Tickets will also be available in the rectory. Funds will used for the Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration on Dec. 12.

Thank you!

El Comité de Ministerio Hispano estará vendiendo boletos para

rifar un PlayStation 4. Los boletos cuestan $1 cada uno y serán

vendidosdespués de la Misa de 11:00 hasta el 12 de diciembre. Los boletos

también estarán disponibles en la rectoría. Los fondos serán usados

para la Celebración de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe el 12 de

diciembre.

Gracias!

SANFILIPPO ESTATE IN BARRINGTON HILLS Reservations are still being taken for Foran Funeral Home’s Steppin’ Out program to the magnificent Sanfilippo Estate in Barrington Hills this Tuesday, Dec. 8. The bus leaves the Foran Funeral Home Parking lot, 7300 W. Archer Ave., at 10:30 a.m. and returns at 6 p.m. The cost is $100 per person. The group will begin their day out with an elegant, sit-down lunch in the beautiful Carousel Pavilion, followed by a Holiday concert in the Sanfilippo resident. The concert will feature organist Dave Wickerman on the mighty Wurlitzer Theatre organ. He will be accompanied by bass baritone William Powers. At the concert, the group will be participating in Toms’ Toys for Tots for Military families and the Wisconsin Indian Reservation. Participants are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy for boys or girls ages 2 to 14 to the concert. For reservations, call 708-458-0208.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH

7240 W. 57th Street Summit, IL 60501

(708) 458-0501 stjosephchurchsummit@yahoo.com

stjosephparishsummit.org www.facebook.com/stjosephsummit

OFFICE HOURS

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday Please check bulletin for Holiday Hours

BULLETIN DEADLINE:

2:00 p.m. Wednesday

PARISH STAFF Pastor: Rev. Robert Stuglik

Weekend celebrant: Rev. Joseph Stobba, OSA Deacon Benedict Michalowski

Parish Secretary/Bulletin Editor: Mrs. Joan Hadac Adult Choir Director/Organist: Mrs. Darlene Donarski

Pianist/Organist: Mrs. Anna Dron Ray Polish Choir Director: Mr. Aleksander Jazowski

Facilities Director: Mr. Vincent Slisz

SUNDAY MASSES Saturday: 5:00 PM ENGLISH

Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM. ENGLISH 11:00AM SPANISH 12:30 PM POLISH

CONFESSIONS

Saturday 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

WEEKDAY MASSES 8:30 AM Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday

(8:30 AM Wednesday - School Mass During School Year) Thursday—No Mass is Celebrated

8:30 AM Saturday Please check bulletin for Holiday Mass Schedule

ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL School Principal: Mr. Lawrence Manetti 5641 S. 73rd Ave. (708) 458 - 2927 stjosephschoolonline.blogspot.com www.facebook.com/groups/stjosephschoolonline www.stjosephsummit.com ST. JOSEPH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Moderator: Mr. Jason Porod Assistant: Mrs. Penny Davis (708) 458-0501 H. SIENKIEWICZ POLISH SCHOOL 5641 S. 73rd Ave. 708-415-0458 MINISTERS OF CARE: If you are homebound, and would like to receive Holy Communion, please call the parish office to make arrangements.

RECTORY OFFICE HOLIDAY HOURS

Christmas Eve, Thursday, Dec. 24 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25

OFFICE CLOSED

New Year’s Eve, Thursday, Dec. 31 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

New Year’s Day, Friday, Jan. 1, 2016

OFFICE CLOSED

Congratulations to the Child who was recently welcomed into our Catholic Family on Nov. 8, 2015:

Felix Xavier Garcia And to the child who was welcomed on

Nov. 14, 2015:

Gabriel Lopez, Jr. And to the children who were wel-

comed on Nov. 21, 2015:

Gian Alexander Barrios Jose Roberto Fernandez IV

And, Congratulations to their parents and godparents.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS NEEDED

We are in need of two more Eucharistic Ministers for Midnight Mass on Christ-mas Eve. If you can volunteer, please call Dorothy Kroll at 630-243-0051, or email her at dancertwo@att.net.

CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS St. Joseph Church #512045 7240 W. 57th Street Summit, IL 60501 TELEPHONE 708 458-0501 CONTACT PERSON Joan Hadac EMAIL: stjosephchurchsummit@yahoo.com SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2010 Adobe Acrobat X Windows 8 TRANSMISSION TIME Thursday 9:45 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION May 31, 2015 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 10 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS