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READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63; Ps 119:53, 61, 134, 150, 155, 158; Lk 18:35-43 Tuesday: 2 Mc 6:18-31; Ps 3:2-7; Lk 19:1-10 Wednesday: 2 Mc 7:1, 20-31; Ps 17:1bcd, 5-6, 8b, 15; Lk 19:11-28 Thursday: 1 Mc 2:15-29; Ps 50:1b-2, 5-6, 14-15; Lk 19:41-44 Thanksgiving Day, Suggested: Sir 50:22-24; Ps 145:2-11; 1 Cor 1:3- 9; Lk 17:11-19 Friday: 1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59; 1 Chr 29:10bcd, 11-12; Lk 19:45-48 Saturday: 1 Mc 6:1-13; Ps 9:2-4, 6, 16, 19; Lk 20:27-40 Sunday: Ez 34:11-12, 15-17; Ps 23:1-3, 5-6; 1 Cor 15:20-26, 28; Mt 25:31-46 TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The woman who fears the LORD is to be praised (Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31). Psalm — Blessed are those who fear the Lord (Psalm 128). Second Reading — Brothers and sisters, you are children of the light (1 Thessalonians 5:1-6). Gospel — To all those who have, more will be given, and they will have an abundance (Matthew 25:14-30 [14-15, 19-21]). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Notes from Fr. John St. Kieran Catholic Church Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time November 19, 2017 Blessed are you who fear the Lord. — Psalm 128:1a T oday we celebrate the Thirty- Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Once again, these November readings at the end of the Church year speak to us about the end times whether personal, our death, or corporate, the end of the world. In either case there are some things we can learn from the readings. First, we need to be prepared to meet God on any day. We do not know when we will be called home to God, so live each day as if it is the last. Secondly are good works will be a sign that we are on the right path. Our works do not buy us salvation; Jesus Christ did that for us by dying on the cross. But our actions, attitudes and words show God and the world that we have either accepted Jesus’ gift or not. Let us not be surprised when the end comes. When Cardinal Cupich decided to make all of our church property in the Archdiocese of Chicago gun free, it caused much conversation and talk. What is fascinating is that very little concerns the loss of life each and every day in this country, but rather the conversation centers on the right to bear arms. After the church killings in Texas the Cardinal was once again asked about security. Here is some of his response; “Cupich called the church shooting the height of insanity and called for legislation banning high-powered weapon. We don’t need mili- tary weapons in our society. We’re not supposed to be at war with one another. Let’s make sure we don’t have weapons to declare war on each other. The reason after so many mass shootings that such weapons are still available, Cupich said, is greed. Quite frankly, its because there’s too much money; this is very lucrative business, he said. And let’s not be naïve about it, this is a money issue. And it is not thinking about the Second Amendment. It is about people who want to make money on these weapons and really don’t care about the human cost.” We have included Cardinal Cupich’s official statement in this bulletin. I guess I have two things to add to the Cardi- nal’s response. First, I agree with the Cardinal that more money and not less has to be allocated for mental health. But to claim all the death in this country is attributed to mental health is false. The second piece is we choose to idolize gun ownership and refuse to legislate sensible gun control. I have never met a skilled hunter who has fought for semi automatic weapons to kill a deer or take down a turkey. Until we choose to demand more of our legislators, daily violence will be a way of life for us and our children. Finally, this week we invite you to two cele- brations to offer thanks to God for the blessings we have received. The first will be this Tuesday at 7:00 PM at St. Kieran. The choirs and parishioners of St. Agnes, St. Kieran and St. Irenaeus parishes will join together for prayer and song. If you can, you are encouraged to bring hats, mittens or gloves for those in need. The second is our Thanksgiving Mass at 9:00 AM on Thanksgiving morning. Start the holiday by giving thanks to God with family and friends.

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READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63; Ps 119:53, 61, 134, 150, 155, 158; Lk 18:35-43 Tuesday: 2 Mc 6:18-31; Ps 3:2-7; Lk 19:1-10 Wednesday: 2 Mc 7:1, 20-31; Ps 17:1bcd, 5-6, 8b, 15; Lk 19:11-28 Thursday: 1 Mc 2:15-29; Ps 50:1b-2, 5-6, 14-15; Lk 19:41-44 Thanksgiving Day, Suggested: Sir 50:22-24; Ps 145:2-11; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Lk 17:11-19 Friday: 1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59; 1 Chr 29:10bcd, 11-12; Lk 19:45-48 Saturday: 1 Mc 6:1-13; Ps 9:2-4, 6, 16, 19; Lk 20:27-40 Sunday: Ez 34:11-12, 15-17; Ps 23:1-3, 5-6; 1 Cor 15:20-26, 28; Mt 25:31-46

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — The woman who fears the LORD is to be praised (Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31). Psalm — Blessed are those who fear the Lord (Psalm 128). Second Reading — Brothers and sisters, you are children of the light (1 Thessalonians 5:1-6). Gospel — To all those who have, more will be given, and they will have an abundance (Matthew 25:14-30 [14-15, 19-21]).

The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

Notes from Fr. John

St. Kieran Catholic Church

Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time November 19, 2017

Blessed are you who fear the Lord.

— Psalm 128:1a

T oday we celebrate the Thirty- Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Once again, these November readings at the end of the Church year speak to us about the end times whether personal, our death, or corporate, the end of the world.

In either case there are some things we can learn from the readings. First, we need to be prepared to meet God on any day. We do not know when we will be called home to God, so live each day as if it is the last. Secondly are good works will be a sign that we are on the right path. Our works do not buy us salvation; Jesus Christ did that for us by dying on the cross. But our actions, attitudes and words show God and the world that we have either accepted Jesus’ gift or not. Let us not be surprised when the end comes. When Cardinal Cupich decided to make all of our church property in the Archdiocese of Chicago gun free, it caused much conversation and talk. What is fascinating is that very little concerns the loss of life each and every day in this country, but rather the conversation centers on the right to bear arms. After the church killings in Texas the Cardinal was once again asked about security. Here is some of his response; “Cupich called the church shooting the height of insanity and called for legislation banning high-powered weapon. We don’t need mili-tary weapons in our society. We’re not supposed to be at war with one another. Let’s make sure we don’t have weapons to declare war on each other.

The reason after so many mass shootings that such weapons are still available, Cupich said, is greed. Quite frankly, its because there’s too much money; this is very lucrative business, he said. And let’s not be naïve about it, this is a money issue. And it is not thinking about the Second Amendment. It is about people who want to make money on these weapons and really don’t care about the human cost.” We have included Cardinal Cupich’s official statement in this bulletin. I guess I have two things to add to the Cardi-nal’s response. First, I agree with the Cardinal that more money and not less has to be allocated for mental health. But to claim all the death in this country is attributed to mental health is false. The second piece is we choose to idolize gun ownership and refuse to legislate sensible gun control. I have never met a skilled hunter who has fought for semi automatic weapons to kill a deer or take down a turkey. Until we choose to demand more of our legislators, daily violence will be a way of life for us and our children. Finally, this week we invite you to two cele-brations to offer thanks to God for the blessings we have received. The first will be this Tuesday at 7:00 PM at St. Kieran. The choirs and parishioners of St. Agnes, St. Kieran and St. Irenaeus parishes will join together for prayer and song. If you can, you are encouraged to bring hats, mittens or gloves for those in need. The second is our Thanksgiving Mass at 9:00 AM on Thanksgiving morning. Start the holiday by giving thanks to God with family and friends.

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Parish News & Events

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Statement of Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, on the Sutherland Springs, Texas Tragedy

November 6, 2017

Once again, we must extend our condolences to families suffering the horrific loss of loved ones to an act of madness. It would dishonor those lost and those who mourn to simply participate in the routine exchange of sympathies underpinned by the sense of futility and hopelessness that has befallen our country. We must recognize that the factors that produce these tragedies will not change unless we take direct action to change them. Comprehensive national gun control policies will not prevent every shooting, but it will prevent some. Access to mental health care — in legislation founded on the principle that health care is a right not a privilege — will not prevent every shooting but it will prevent some and will mean we will have fewer podium speeches about our thoughts and prayers. Let it be our firm resolve to act and to advocate and to end this hideous blot upon our nation. Honor the memories of the many thousands of gun violence victims by holding accountable those who could have done something and did not, who called for study instead of steps toward progress, and who gave those Pope Francis has called merchants of death more regard than the dead children, the dead men and women we mourn today. The time to demand action is now.

CONGRATULATIONS AND SALUTATIONS! We send out our best wishes to Karla Porrata, who received the Chicago Heights Rotary Club Student of the Month (November) Award on November 9, 2017. Karla was nominated by her teachers for this prestigious honor, which was conferred during the monthly Chicago Heights Rotary Club Luncheon held at Olympia Fields Country Club.

Karla is a student at Bloom Trail High School in Chicago Heights enjoying her sophomore year of studies, majoring in mathematics and science, and maintaining a 4.78 GPA. She is a current member of the NJRROTC (Naval Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps) with the rank of PO2C (Petty Officer Second Class.) Parishioners are sure to know Karla, and her sister (Leilany), as they are former students of St. Kieran Catholic School, serve as acolytes at Mass and liturgies, and volunteer to serve at our special events. Kudos to Karla! Keep up the good work! Your parish family is very proud of you!

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The combined Choirs of St. Agnes, St. Irenaeus, and St. Kieran Churches

invite you to join us for

Thanksgiving Evening Prayer and Song

Tuesday, November 21, at 7:00 pm

at St. Kieran Church

We will be collecting donations of men’s socks, hats, and gloves for distribution to PADS

and RESPOND NOW.

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HOLIDAYS FOOD DRIVE December 09/10

CATHOLIC CHARITIES FOOD PANTRY

AT ST IRENAEUS CHURCH

FOOD ITEMS REQUESTED

Can/Jar Items Soup

Tomato Sauce & Paste Spam Tuna

Chicken Ham

Salmon Jelly

Corned Beef Hash Ravioli, Beef-a-Roni

Beef Stew Chili with Beans

Tamales Pork & Beans Vegetables

Whole Fruit/Vegetable Juices Vegetable Oil

Box/Bag Items

Cereal Rice

Mashed Potatoes Macaroni & Cheese Hamburger Helper

Crackers Oatmeal

Pancake Mix Grits

Dry Pasta Bisquik

Condiments/Other

Mustard Ketchup

Mayo/Miracle Whip Powdered Creamer

Thank you for your continued generosity!

Monthly Food Drives for the

Holidays

In order to deliver food to the Catholic Charities Food Pantry in time for the holidays, we will be changing our collection weekends as follows:

Christmas Food Drive:

Food donations due December 09/10 The January, 2018, Food Drive will be held on the normal last full weekend of the month, January 27/28. The Outreach Committee again thanks all of our parishioners for their overwhelming response to our monthly Food Drives.

There will be no Religious Education Classes on Tuesday, November 21, in honor of the Thanksgiving Holiday. Thanks be to God for all He has given to us. Safe travels!

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HOLY FAMILY

SHRINE MEMORIAL FLOWERS

Flowers are delivered every Thursday to decorate the Holy Family Shrine in the back of our church. Flower arrangements are ordered and delivered by Hofmann Florist in Chicago Heights. If you would like to have flowers dedicated to the memory of a loved one, or to celebrate a special occasion, or just to decorate the Shrine, you may order them from the Rectory Office by completing the form below. Cost per flower arrangement is $25, which is our cost; checks should be made payable to “St. Kieran Catholic Church.” Orders and remittance may be placed in the weekly collection basket, mailed to the Rectory Office or dropped off at the Rectory Office. You will receive a confirmation of your order. We would like to extend our thanks to all of our parishioners for helping to decorate the Shrine on a weekly basis. I WOULD LIKE TO ORDER A FLOWER ARRANGEMENT FOR THE HOLY FAMILY SHRINE FOR THE FOLLOWING: (1) ___________________________________ NAME OF PERSON OR EVENT _________________________________ FIRST DATE CHOICE ________________________________ SECOND DATE CHOICE (2) __________________________________ NAME OF PERSON OR EVENT _________________________________ FIRST DATE CHOICE _________________________________ SECOND DATE CHOICE

If you have been attending Mass here at St. Kieran, but have not registered . .

NOW IS THE TIME!

Come and join our parish family.

Fill out this form and give it to an usher or call the rectory at 708-755-0074. We will happily send you a registration form. Name: ________________________________

Address:_______________________________

Phone:________________________________

Email: ________________________________

Are you unable to come to Church? For those who are unable to come to Church on a regular basis and who might like to have Holy Communion brought to them at home are asked simply to contact the business office. Our Ministers of Communion will be more than glad to keep this connection with our praying parish community happening. May our prayers and encouragement continue to go with those who need to know that they are not forgotten.

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ST. KIERAN GIVING TREE IS COMING!

Ornaments will be available

the weekend of November 25/26

GIFTS MUST BE RETURNED BY

THE END OF THE 10 AM MASS ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17.

God bless you for caring and sharing!

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ST. KIERAN PARISH MASS BOOK NOW OPEN FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2018

The Parish Mass Book is now open for Mass intentions for year 2018. Masses may be celebrated in memory of a loved one or to celebrate a special event. Masses are open for the following days and times: Daily Mass (Tuesday through Friday) 8 AM Weekend Masses Saturday (anticipated Mass) 5 PM Sunday 8 AM, 10 AM Holy Days (Day of Feast) 8 AM, 7 PM If you would like to have a Mass celebrated, please complete the form below and return to the Rectory Office (weekly collection, mail, or walk-in.) Stipend donation is $10 per Mass; please make checks payable to “St. Kieran Catholic Church” and enclose with the form (DO NOT SEND CASH BY MAIL.) We will send a confirmation to you of your Mass dates; please allow two weeks for processing. Thanks to all of our parishioners for supporting the continuing efforts of St. Kieran Church.

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MASS REQUEST FORM FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2018

PERSON REQUESTING MASSES: _____________________________________________________ STREET ADDRESS, CITY, ZIP: ______________________________________________________ TELEPHONE NUMBER: ____________________________________________________________ (1) _____________________________________________________________________________ MASS INTENTION _____________________________________________________________________________ REQUESTED BY _____________________________________________________________________________ FIRST CHOICE DATE & TIME SECOND CHOICE DATE & TIME (2) _____________________________________________________________________________ MASS INTENTION _____________________________________________________________________________ REQUESTED BY _____________________________________________________________________________ FIRST CHOICE DATE & TIME SECOND CHOICE DATE & TIME (3) _____________________________________________________________________________ MASS INTENTION _____________________________________________________________________________ REQUESTED BY _____________________________________________________________________________ FIRST CHOICE DATE & TIME SECOND CHOICE DATE & TIME

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ST. AGNES LIVE NATIVITY

St. Agnes invites you to celebrate the nativity story!

Friday, December 15th

presentations at 6:30 p.m. & 7:15 p.m.

The nativity story will be read at each presentation and the St. Agnes Choirs will accompany

the reading of the nativity story.

Come be a part of this most wonderful story and also visit the camels, sheep, cows,

donkeys, goats and more!

Refreshments will be provided in Isaiah hall following each presentation, hosted by the

St. Agnes Home and School Parent Association.

Do you know of a Catholic medical professional interested in serving internationally? Please help us spread the word about our Fall Retreat! We are offering a Retreat/Seminar at Loyola Stritch, in Chicago September 15–17 for Catholic Doctors, Dentists, Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners and their spouses, who have considered this service option. The weekend provides the opportunity to reflect on the call to serve in light of faith, hear about the specific locations currently seeking medical professionals, hear from doctors and their spouses who have served at these locations, and includes presentations on the Theology of Mis-sion, common medical issues faced, and the practical aspects of service related to visas and licensing. Since 1959, Mission Doctors has worked with to make it possible for Catholic Doctors to share their professional skills as they live their faith, in response to requests we receive from Bishops and Religious orders in Mission. Those interested are invited to visit the web site to learn more: www.MissionDoctors.org/loyola, complete an application, and register for the weekend. If you have any questions, please contact Elise Frederick at [email protected] or call to 213-368-1875.

St. Agnes has hosted a Shawl Ministry group for a number of years. They are a small group of knitters and crocheters who make baby afghans for fami-lies who are baptizing, shawls for the sick or home-bound and neck scarves for PADS guests. A lot of the work may be done at home, but they meet once a month for about an hour at St. Agnes, usually on the last Thursday of the month at 10 AM for a cup of coffee, company, and to pray while they work. If you’re interested in joining the group, please call Ann at 756-2635 or Kay in the parish office at St. Agnes at 709-2694. P.S. Plenty of supplies are available, so please think about coming to learn how to knit or just for the fellowship!

Other News & Events

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Michelle Acadia Kim Alexander

Jenna Bova Cory Blair

Noreen Bussey Philip Cameli Michael Case

Victoria Cavallaro Jerome Chmielewski

Janel Compton Ken Connor

JoAnne Corrigan Richard Czarnecki

Stewart Dill Shar Drozdowski Sorita Durham

Christine Dymek Jim Dymek Ava Emroll

Laurie Emroll Teresa Eppel

Norman Falcioni Tom Fleisher

Marlene Gaughan Tom Haggerty

Dominick Hamilton Florence Hand

William Hand, Sr. Mathew Heinberg

Our Troops

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Air Force

AB Conor Fitzgerald

Army

PFC Roman Ambriz E5 Patrick Atwater

Sgt. Brenden Flanagan Sgt. James R. Hibbs

PFC Lee James Roché CWO Thomas J. Seehausen

Coast Guard

Luke Stocker

Marine Corps

SSgt. John Henry LCpl. Joseph Johnson

Sgt. Patrick Russell SSgt. Nathan Taylor

National Guard

SSgt. Paul LaBellle

Navy

Eugene Borak Troy DaVault

Raymond J. Martinez Joseph Swanson

5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.

Dave Dutko Gene Labelle Emil Vasek

Raymond Brower Briana Narcissi Gordon Moberg

Judi Patzelt Tom Narcissi

Joshua Shlosberg

Connie Bultema Maura Flanigan

Natalee Cuti Ann Marie Gornick

Kevin Deenihan Pat Hand

Susan Alessandrini Carlos Porrata Dona Amadio Rick Schulp

Edward Funches Brenda Wesley

Kamsi Emechebe Zachary Murphy

** Served by adult parishioners

Elijah Jean-Simon

Karla Porrata

Barbara Dutko Sue Habegger

Karlene Henshaw Robert Lagger

Elizabeth Eagan Jan Knoll

Barbara Fonfara John Jaworski Barbara Sterning

Holy Family Shrine

This week, the flowers decorating The Holy Family Shrine

in the back of church were donated in memory of . . .

Antonio & Carmela Porrino, from their daughters and families

Sarah Hergenrother Pamela Jacks

Officer Timothy Jones Rose Klauck

Dennis Kurowski Joyce Lentzi Ken Mannie Terri Masiur

Kathleen Masterson Tom Maxwell Erin McCann

Marilyn Monteleone Joe Napoleon

Rosemarie Pagliero Elena Presutti

Katie Quinn Radomski Marjorie V. Ringwald

Tom Roberts Ramón Santiago

Rosa Maria Santos Ron Sinclair

Audrey Strasser Fran Somer Pat Sullivan Gayle Tama

Linda Wickizek Dana Wittman

Marjorie Woltman All First Responders

Ministry Schedule for November 25 & 26, 2017

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Monday, November 20 8:00 a.m. Communion Service (C) 5:00 p.m. St. Agnes Athletics (FF/H) to 9 PM

Tuesday, November 21 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass (C) 7:00 p.m. Combined Choirs Thanksgiving Prayer Service (C)

Wednesday, November 22 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass (C) 5:00 p.m. St. Agnes Athletics (FF/H) to 9 PM

Thursday, November 23 9:00 a.m. Thanksgiving Day Mass (C)

Friday, November 24 8:00 a.m. NO DAILY MASS

Saturday, November 25 9:00 a.m. Communion Service (C) 9:00 a.m. St. Agnes Athletics (FF/H) to 9 PM 2:00 p.m. Glenwood Adult Basketball League (H) to 4:30 PM 4:00 p.m. Confessions (Cry Room) to 4:30 PM 5:00 p.m. Anticipated Mass (C) Giving Tree will be up this weekend at all Masses

Sunday, November 26 8:00 a.m. Sunday Mass (C) 10:00 a.m. Sunday Mass (C) Giving Tree will be up this weekend at all Masses

Monday, November 20 – Weekday 8:00 a.m. • Communion Service

Tuesday, November 21 – Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:00 a.m. • Rev. Thomas Kelly, req. by St. Kieran Catholic Church

Wednesday, November 22 – St. Cecilia 8:00 a.m. • Betty Kramer, req. by Frances Wilhelm

Thursday, November 23– St. Clement I, St. Columban; Blessed Miguel Agustín Pro; Thanksgiving Day 9:00 a.m. • For the people of St. Kieran Catholic Church

Friday, November 24 – St. Andrew Dũng-Lạc and Companions 8:00 a.m. • NO MORNING MASS

Saturday, November 25 – St. Catherine of Alexandria; Blessed Virgin Mary 9:00 a.m. • Communion Service 5:00 p.m. • 50th Wedding Anniversary of Elmer & Carole Joyce • Living/Deceased Family, Friends, Benefactors & Students; req. by Sister Santina DeLuca • Robert Falcioni, req. by Louise Narcisi and family

Sunday, November 26 – Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 8:00 a.m. • Bill & Vivian Purcell, req. Mindy & Terry Purcell 10:00 a.m. • Philip Oleksy, req. by the St. Kieran Choir • Living/deceased members of the Knights of Columbus Council #997

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Elmer & Carole Joyce 50th Anniversary

(November 25)

Jim & Joanne Rossbach 35th Anniversary

(November 26)

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St. Kieran Catholic Church 724 West 195 Street, Chicago Heights IL 60411

Visit our Website at www.stkieranchurch.org

Parish Mission Statement:

St. Kieran Parish is a Catholic community within the Archdiocese of Chicago. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, nourished by Scripture and Sacrament, we are called by Christ to become disciples and stewards. Through worship, fellowship, catechesis, and service to all God’s children, we embrace our Lord’s challenge to live as family and be his witnesses, beginning here in Chicago Heights.

Parish Staff: Rev. John Siemianowski, Pastor Deacon Eugene Labelle, Senior Deacon Rev. Thomas Kasputis, Associate Pastor Deacon David Dutko Rev. William O’Mara, Resident Associate Deacon Emil Vasek

Weekend Masses are celebrated Saturdays at 5 PM; Sundays at 8 AM and 10 AM Weekday Masses are celebrated Tuesday through Friday at 8:00 a.m.

Communion Services are celebrated on Mondays at 8:00 a.m. and on Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated on Saturdays at 4:00 p.m.

Rectory Office, 708/755-0074: Hours of Operation: 9 AM to 3 PM (Monday—Thursday)

Sandy Vasek, Office Manager, [email protected] Sheila Porrata, Bulletin Editor, [email protected]

Emily Hernandez, Parish Secretary, [email protected]

Religious Education Office, located at St. Agnes, 708/754-0713 Teri Klopp, Coordinator, [email protected]

Director of Music: Mrs. Joanne Rossbach, 708/755-0074

.

Parish Ministries: Knights of Columbus: David Nozar, 708/267-8253 Visit our website: www.knights997.org

SACRAMENTAL/IMPORTANT INFORMATION

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Contact the Rectory Office to make arrangements. Regular Baptismal Sundays are the first and third Sundays of the month at 11:30 a.m. SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: Contact the Rectory Office at least six month prior to date of marriage. SACRAMENT OF EUCHARIST TO THE HOMEBOUND: Please contact the Rectory Office to set-up visits. ORDER OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION: For adults who wish to know more about the Roman Catholic faith, please contact the Rectory Office and the Director of Religious Education will contact you. NEW PARISHIONERS: To become a member, please contact the Rectory Office for a registration form. BULLETIN/PARISH CALENDAR: Bulletin information should be submitted by email to the Bulletin Editor. Contact the Office Manager for arrangements to use parish facilities.

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