Not by bread alone does one live, but by every word that comes forth from the mouth of the Lord — Deuteronomy 8:3b

Not by bread alone does one live, but by every word that comes forth from the mouth of the Lord — Deuteronomy 8:3b

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Be watchful! Be alert! You do not know when the time will come. — Mark 13:33

Celebrating over a Century of Faith and Education

St. Barbara Parish is a Roman Catholic community celebrating a century of faith in the Bridgeport area. Our faith community welcomes all people, helping them grow spiritually through liturgy, prayer, and education, and socially through activities for all ages. Our school takes great pride in fostering these values in our children. We give witness to our faith by sharing with each other our God-given gifts and talents. We nourish and sustain our faith as a family by celebrating the sacraments and the presence of the risen Lord among us in the Eucharist.

Activities This Week Sun., Dec. 3 - Celebration of the Feast of St. Barba- ra; Hospitality after all Masses - Bishop Alberto Rojas celebrates the 9:30 am Mass - Altar & Rosary Mtg.; 1:00 pm Mon., Dec. 4 - Feast of St. Barbara; School Mass at 8:30 am; Evening Mass at 7:00 pm Tues., Dec. 5 - St. Barbara Seniors Christmas Party at Connie’s Pizza; 11:30 am - BSJ Mtg.; 6:30 pm Wed., Dec. 6 - Parish Council Mtg.; 6:30 pm - St. Vincent de Paul Mtg.; 6:30 pm Fri., Dec. 8 - Feast of the Immaculate Conception; Masses at 6:00 am, 8:30 am and 7:00 pm Sun., Dec. 10 - Kdg. And Grade 1 Family Mass; 9:30 am - Santa’s Breakfast following 9:30 am Mass (approximately 10:20 am)

FEAST OF ST. BARBARA

This weekend, we celebrate the feast of our patron saint, St. Barbara. In honor of her feast day, we are in the midst of a

three day novena which began on Saturday, Decem-ber 2nd and will culminate on Monday, December 4th. Masses on Saturday and Sunday will follow our usual schedule. On Monday, there will be two Masses: 8:30 am with the school children and a 7:00 pm evening Mass followed by the litany. The 9:30 am Sunday Mass will be celebrated by the Most Reverend Alberto Rojas, Auxiliary Bishop of Vicariate III. Following the 5:00 pm Mass on Saturday and all Masses on Sunday, there will be hospitality. Please stay after Mass and visit with your fellow parishion-ers.

Please consider remembering St. Barbara Parish in your will.

ST. BARBARA’S ANNUAL TOY DRIVE

Our annual toy drive begins today, Sunday, December 3rd through Sunday, December 10th. Catholic Charities needs help in collecting toys for some needy boys and girls who might not get a present for Christmas. Some ideas: puzzles, books, dolls, trucks and games. Unwrapped toys can be placed in the bins in the rear of the church. Thank you for helping a child have a Merry Christ-mas!

St. Barbara Breakfast with Santa!

Sunday, December 10th immediately following the 9:30am Mass

The Santa’s Breakfast will take place after the 9:30 am Mass on Sunday, December 10th. Santa and his elves will be serving a delicious breakfast. The morning will be filled with wonderful raffles, pictures with Santa (bring your own camera) and other surprises. The morning will begin about 10:30 am., directly after the 9:30 Family Mass and end at approximately 12:00 noon. Come and check it out. After all, we are all family at St. Barbara.

FEAST OF IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

The Feast of the Immaculate Con-ception is Friday, December 8th. This is a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses are at 6:00 am, 8:30 am and

7:00 pm. All Masses will be held in Church.

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK:

November 20, 2017 Report

Because payments have exceeded our goal, all additional funds are returned to our parish for our use. Thank you for your support of St. Barbara Parish.

Donor Count 87 2017 Goal $ 8,222.76 Amount Pledged $22,408.00 Amount Paid $21,223.00 Balance Due $ 1,185.00

Weekday Masses

Monday through Thursday—CHAPEL Friday, Saturday and Sunday Masses—CHURCH

CHRISTMAS CHOIR FORMING Christmas will be upon us soon! St. Barbara Choir is looking for singers who just love singing Christmas hymns and wish to join us for the 11:30 pm caroling and Christmas Midnight Mass. There are three rehearsals scheduled for this mass, all on Wednesdays: December 6th, 13th and 20th. All rehearsals will be from 7:00 p.m. till 8:45 p.m. If you are interested in being part of this Glorious Night, please see me, Eva Mrgan, Music Director, or any of our choir members after mass. You can also call the rectory and leave a message. (312) 842-7979.

Glory to God in the Highest! Peace to His People on Earth.

OFFERTORY GIFT BEARERS

If a Mass is being said for a spe-cial intention and you would like to take up the gifts at the Offerto-

ry, please let the ushers know. They are always looking for volunteers to take up the gifts.

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Today is the First Sunday of Advent. As the world is immersed in the Christmas-before-Christmas chaos of buying presents and going to parties, we celebrate a time of silence, preparation, repentance, contem-plation, and awaiting Christmas with hope-filled joy. For Catholics, Advent is a special time when we have the opportunity not only to contemplate the mystery of the Incarnation, but also to prepare our-selves for Christ’s second coming. Advent is a time to reflect in the silence of our hearts upon the fact that we, too, will one day stand before God and to give to give an account of our lives. We do not know when this day or moment will come. Yet, the Church urges us to be ready This Advent, then, is a time for us to examine our con-sciences in the light of God’s incarnate love and to ask ourselves this question: “Am I ready for the Last Judgment?” * * * * Today, at the 9:30 am Mass, we are honored to have the Most Reverend Alberto Rojas, Auxiliary Bishop of Vicariate III, as our celebrant. When you see Bishop Rojas, please thank him for helping us honor our patron saint, St. Barbara. Fr. Arthur

A Mass of Healing will be said this Tuesday, December 5th, at 6:00 p.m. in Church. This Mass is for the intention of all

who need health blessings. Be sure to join us for this special Mass which takes place the first Tuesday of every month. If there is anyone whom you would like to especial-ly remember at this Mass, please submit their name to the rectory at (312) 842-7979.

DESIGNER PURSE NIGHT BINGO SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2017

Elisa’s Choice: Calvin Klein

Isabel’s Choice: Michael Kors

Linda’s Choice: Michael Kors

Mari’s Choice: Michael Kors

A Trio of Michael Kors Fans

Nicole’s Choice: Michael Kors

Zena’s Choice: Michael Kors

Our Ladies with Their Products and Crafts

School Happenings (School Website: www.stbarbaraschool.org)

ST. BARBARA HONOR ROLL St. Barbara School is pleased to announce the Honor Roll for the 1st Academic Quarter of the 2017-2018 school year: Golden A Honor Roll: Mairah Lopez, Zosia Czarnecki-Lichstein, Autumn Moon, Ellie Cabrera, Emma Cabrera, Noel Covarrubias, Maxi-mus Palacios, Anthony Serrano, Alexander Gorz, Olivia Hulten and Claudia Jiménez A Honor Roll: Ava Walczak, Angeleo Alonzo, Noah Castells, Ethan Wang and Victoria Mack B Honor Roll: Jaqueline Cabral, Aleksander Chavez, Avi Czarnecki-Lichstein, Leah Enriquez, Olivia Walczak, Carter Walker, Antonio Padilla, Joseph Ramoran, Abigail Smith, Esteban Toledo, Nolyn Worth, Evan Covarrubias, Chistopher Dimperio, Kaylee Guzman, Beckett Hulten, Aojia Wang, Gema Andrews, Elise Ochoa, Amaya Castañeda, Caitlyn Kelly, Andrew Moon, James Morris, Angela Natividad, Emilee Panczuk, Gilbert Parcon, Howard Spurlin, Ryan Yan, Tristan Andrews, Ronald Cabrera, Donovan Chan, Maylen Dunagan, Gabriella Godinez, Luz Kwiatkowski-Perez, Lucia Thomas, Aly Torres, Patrick Young, Valerie Brost, Nicholas Bunda, Eduardo Castañeda, Gabriel Sa-linas, Alondra Barraza, Natalie Feiwell, Marco Gonzalez, Allana Joy Parcon, Andrew Rodriguez and Sarah Weiner Effort Award: Marco Castañeda, Yssa Villagrana, Gracie Murillo, Jaycee Williams, Miley Diaz, Diana Prieto, Martin Arteaga, Natalie Perez

Saturday, December 2 - Vigil of the First Sunday in Advent 5:00 p.m. + Laverne Schipiour (Family) + Joy Swulius (Family) + 1st Ann.: Evelyn Jirik (St. Barbara Thursday Night Bingo) + Evelyn T. Goetz (Adrian and Karen Goetz & Family) + Bernice Domagala (Casimira Nowak Fam.) + Frances Heckman (Casimira Nowak Fam.) Divine Mercy for All (C. Kisielente Family) Sunday, December 3 - First Sunday of Advent 6:00 a.m. All Parishioners, Living & Deceased + Smith Santos (Bill & Barbara Webb) + Barbara Rolek (Rolek Family) Health Blessings: Koen Guest (Guest Family) 9:30 a.m. + Anton Glabicki (Ed & B. Glabicki) Divine Mercy for All (C. Kisielente Family) 11:30 a.m. + Bernice & Eugene Korso (M. Korso) + Catherine Piorecki (Ted Piorecki)

+ Ed Paluch, Jr. (Irene Zima) + Casimir Pienta (Virginia Pienta) + Arthur Piemonte (Wife) Health Blessings: Michael Provenzale (JoAnn Piemonte) Monday, December 4 - St. Barbara 8:30 p.m. Blessings: Hubert Sawaściuk & Family 7:00 p.m. + Kevin Sierzega (Parents) Tuesday, December 5 - Advent Weekday 6:00 p.m. + Birthday Rem.: Joseph S. Lotta, Sr. (John & Susan Adomaitis) + Lillian Brongiel (Ed & B. Glabicki) Wednesday, December 6 - St. Nicholas 8:30 a.m. Health Blessings: Ed Glos (Barbara Rekar) Thursday, December 7 - St. Ambrose 8:30 a.m. + Mary Domagala ( Michael Domagala) Friday, December 8 - The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary 6:00 a.m. Blessings: Jim Bertucci 8:30 a.m. + Anna Domagala (Son, Michael) + Frances Stary (Nephew, Michael) 7:00 p.m. + Lillian Helma (Ed & B. Glabicki) Saturday, December 9 - Advent Weekday 8:30 a.m. Mothers’ Day Remembrance Saturday, December 9 - Vigil of the First Sunday in Advent 5:00 p.m. + Sophie Rzasa (Kauer Family) + Matthew Rekar (Wife) + Dave & Geri Kaput (Holy Name Society) + Frances Heckman (C. Kiesielente & Fam.) Divine Mercy for All (C. Kisielente Family)

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8TH 6:00 a.m. Lector : J . Ber tucci 8:30 a.m. Lector : School Children 7:00 p.m. Lectors: K. Ricci, L. Saletta SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9TH 5:00 p.m. Altar Servers: Q. Do, L. Kwiatkowski, D. Kwiatkowski, J. Kwiatkowski, J. P. Kwiatkowski Eucharistic Ministers: A. Skokal, R. Carden Lectors: L. Saletta, G. Dumelle SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10TH 6:00 a.m. Altar Server: G. Vanderford Eucharistic Ministers: S. Guest, J. Balasa Lector: J. Bertucci 9:30 a.m. Altar Servers: V. Mack, M. Gonzalez, A. Gonzalez P. Young, M. Arteaga, N. Perez Eucharistic Ministers: F. Cabrera, J. Lukwinski Lectors: Family Mass (Kindergarten, 1st Grade) 11:30 a.m. Altar Servers: A. Rodriguez, M. Rodriguez, N. Bunda, V. Sandoval Eucharistic Ministers: B. Pienta, D. Ramos Lectors: Edward Raya, Jr., Eljay Raya

LITURGICAL MINISTERS

Weekly Collection - Nov. 25th - 26th

Sunday Envelopes (106) $ 2,055.50 Sunday Loose $ 588.30 Children's Envelopes (9) $ 30.82 Catholic School Support (57) $ 701.10 Total Collection $ 3,375.72 YTD Weekly Actual $ 68,477.31 $ 3,375.72 Goal $140,800.00 $ 6,400.00 % of Goal 48% 49% Votives & Vigil Lights: $194.45

Sunday, December 10 - First Sunday of Advent 6:00a.m. + Edward & Eleanor Rolek (Rolek Family) + Deceased Members of Spalla and Demma Family (Family) + Donald Rolek (Steve Oleszkiewicz) Health Blessings: Koen Guest (Guest Family) 9:30 a.m. All Parishioners, Living & Deceased Kindergarten and 1st Grade Family Mass + John Kutyba (Victoria Skala) + Alice Gerlach (Ed & B. Glabicki) 11:30 a.m. + Joseph Piorecki (Ted Piorecki) + Paul Mustari (Family) Health Blessings: Mr. & Mrs. Terrence Lerner (Virginia Pienta)

Baptisms: Parents must be registered practicing parishioners and attend a baptismal preparation session before a baptism will be scheduled. Call the rectory office for further information. Communion Calls: Please contact the Rectory when someone who is homebound or in the hospital wishes a visit to receive Holy Communion or the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. The Anointing of the Sick is for anyone seriously sick and not only for those near death. Ministry of Care: Eucharistic Ministers are available to visit, pray with, and bring Holy Communion to those who are sick and unable to attend Mass. Notify the Parish Office when this service is needed. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a program for anyone inquiring and seeking information about entering the Catholic faith. Weddings: Weddings need to be scheduled at least six months in advance. Couples are reminded to secure the Church date before the reception hall. Moving/New Cell #: Please contact the rectory with address change or telephone change.

Please pray for those homebound, hospitalized and in need of con nued prayers… Rev. Anthony Adducci, Mary Aguirre, Walter Annerino, Kimberly Babe, Tony Baressi, Judith Beaudry, Christine Bertucci, Joseph ‘Joey’ Bertucci, Lonnie & Theresa Bertucci-Falls, Jennifer Bond, Fr. Michael Bowler, Jeff Bowman, Mary Camarda, Anthony Capone Sr., Adele Castro, Laverne Connolly, Tim Consola, Joe Cruz, Patti Cuchetto, Victoria David, Paul DeGrazia, Baby Derek, Henry Diaz DeLeon, Jacqueline Dybas, Kathy Egle, Jerry Felske, Natalia Francone, Bill Frank, Sr. Mary Therese Freymann, Darlene Frost, Harold Frost, Paul Gadomski, Ray Gadomski, Lily Ann Galloway, John Gasca, Cheryl Lynn Gilhooly, Bernadette & Ed Glabicki, Ed Glos, Rita Grassano, Koen Guest, Jose P. Gutierrez, Jasmine Hansen, Eugene Harms, Kellar Harris, Lynette Heidemann, Marlene Hillock, Gwen Holub, Morris Humphrey, Baby Nyla Hunt, Michaeline Hunter, Ted Hunter, Suzanne Ivester, Jennifer Janson, Chester Jendryczka, Dr. Joe, John Kaput, Dorothy Kawalerski, Rose Kisielowski, Stanley Kiwala, Anna Kolendo, Janice Kutansky, Craig Labudda, Ken Labudda, Sunny Labudda, Kathy LaSorella, Kiera Litwin, Lenny Loretto, Richard Lyznicki, Ronald M., Nancy Mallory, John Mangan, Kayle Marth, Paul Martinez, Bill Marczuk, Zena Masi, Maria Mawgwi, Lil’ Joe Michalak, Cindy Moore, Dr. Mike, Frank Muszynski, Cydney Muti, Stephanie Nicks, Casimira (Carrie) Nowak, Deacon Jack O’Leary, Theresa Oleszkiewicz, Allison Pakula, Virginia Pakula, Eva Castillion Parcon, Josie Petkus, Michael Petruck, Dolores Pienta, Mitchell Pienta, Virginia Pienta, Ted Piorecki, Ray Polakowski, Robert Potter, Theresa Powers, Josephine Richardson, Jose Rodriguez, Jose C. Rodriguez, Sandra Rios, Mira Rolon, Dolly Roti, Ellen Ryan, Therese Ryndak, Dorothy Rzasa, Dave S., Diane S., Father Ron S., Tony S., Maria Saludo, Baby Scarlet, Laverne Scianna, Kennedy Shepski, Adeline Skokal, Heidi Skokal, Raymond Smolinski, Gary Solverson, Sharon Solverson, Jeff Spaargaren, Jr., Rosalie Spalla, Diane Spata, Madeline Stachnik, Baby Stefanski, Lauren Stronczek, Rose Stronczek, Robert Synal, Baby Zachary Synal, Emily Rose Thomas, Baby Matthew Topa, Norbert Trojanowski, Bill Ufferman, Dolores Ufferman, George Vanderford Sr., George Vanderford Jr., Juan Vargas, Ava Walczak, Barbara Webb, Bill Webb, Ima Whitehouse, Sylvia Wiertel, Madison Young, Eugene & John Zabek, John Ziemba, Irene Zima

MASS SCHEDULE SUNDAY LITURGIES Saturday………………………………….. 5:00 p.m. Sunday……..6:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.

WEEKDAY LITURGIES 8:30 a.m.: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday; 6:00 p.m.: Tuesday

HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION 6:00 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted

CONFESSION Saturday 3:45-4:30 p.m.

FIRST FRIDAY DEVOTIONS Mass at 8:30 a.m., followed by a short period of Adora-tion of the Blessed Sacrament. Evening Mass at 6:00 p.m., followed by Exposition and Adoration, concluding with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at 7:30 p.m.

THE ROSARY Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. before the 6:00 p.m. Mass, and on Sunday at 5:30 a.m. before the 6:00 a.m. Sunday Mass.

OFFICE HOURS Monday-Wednesday, Friday: 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.; 1:30-4:00 p.m. The office is closed on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

Pastor: Fr . Wojciech Ar tur Marat amarat@archchicago.org Associate Pastor: Fr . Andrzej Beltowski abeltowski@StBarbaraChicago.org School Principal: Mrs. Nicole Nolazco nnolazco@StBarbaraChicago.org Business Manager: Mrs. Carol Spalla cspalla@StBarbaraChicago.org Director of Music: Ms. Eva Mrgan emrgan@StBarbaraChicago.org Tuition Admin.: Ms. Dolores Becatti dbecatti@StBarbaraChicago.org Parish Secretaries: Ms. Dolores Becatti Ms. Judy Lukwinski jlukwinski@StBarbaraChicago.org Mrs. Carol Spalla Religious Education: Mrs. Rober ta Carden

St. Barbara Catholic Church 2859 South Throop Street

Chicago, Illinois 60608 www.StBarbaraChicago.org

Rectory Phone: (312) 842-7979 Rectory Fax: (312) 842-7978 School Phone: (312) 326-6243 School Fax: (312) 842-7960 Sr. Citizens Center: (312) 225-2108