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T oday we end the Christmas Season with the Baptism of the Lord. Even though we still have our manger scenes up, the story of salvation now fast forwards to the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River. Jesus’ cousin John has been calling people to a new way of life in the desert. He is calling for a baptism of repentance for the people’s sins. Though he is baptizing with water, he tells the people that one who is more powerful then John will come baptizing with fire and the Holy Spirit. Jesus then comes on the scene and tells John to baptize him to fulfill the scriptures. In many ways the baptism is similar to the Epiphany in that Jesus’ saving mission is told to the whole world. Today with this baptism, Jesus begins his public ministry as an adult. For all of us it is a reminder of our own baptism and commitment to be the light of Christ in our world. The world is in great need of that light right now. Let us all imagine God out to each of us, “This is my beloved son or daughter on who my favor rests’. Today at our 10:00 AM liturgy Sister Ida Green will be celebrating her 60th year of profession as a Franciscan Sister from Clinton Iowa. Sr. Ida has been a member of the parish for many years. She is a reader, and Eucharistic minister, and in the past was a member of the St. Kieran School Board. Sr. Ida has also taught nursing at Prairie State College for many years as well. Earlier this past summer Sr. Ida had a Jubilee celebration in Clinton with the community and her family and friends, and now we also want to join that celebration. Ida will be reflecting at the liturgy and will renew her vows as well. The Catholic Women’s club will be providing refreshments in the gathering space after the liturgy. Congratulations Sr. Ida. Don’t forget to mark Saturday, February 6th on your calendar for the St. Kieran Women’s Club Mardi Gras celebration. It will be a family event that will include food, cash bar, and entertainment. The cost will be $6 for adults twelve and older and $3 for children 12 years old or younger. The ticket includes chicken, salad, and light drink. All who come are asked to bring a pot luck dish to share. There will also be a cash bar and raffles as well. A DJ will provide the music for the evening. The Mardi Gras will begin at 6:00 PM. Lets do it up well before we begin our Lenten exercises. Notes from Fr. John READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Sm 1:1-8; Ps 116:12-19; Mk 1:1420 Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:9-20; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Mk 1:2128 Wednesday: 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20; Ps 40:2, 5, 7-10; Mk 1:2939 Thursday: 1 Sm 4:1-11; Ps 44:10-11, 14-15, 24-25; Mk 1:4045 Friday: 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a; Ps 89:16-19; Mk 2:112 Saturday: 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a; Ps 21:2-7; Mk 2:1317 Sunday: Is 62:1-5; Ps 96:1-3, 7-10; 1 Cor 12:4-11; Jn 2:1-11 TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Isaiah speaks of the Servant whom the Lord upholds; he shall bring forth justice to the nations (Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7) or Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11. Psalm — The Lord will bless his people with peace (Psalm 29) or Psalm 104. Second Reading — Jesus was anointed by God with the Holy Spirit; he went out healing and doing good (Acts 10:34-38) or Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7. Gospel — A voice comes from heaven proclaiming Jesus as the beloved Son, with whom God is well pleased (Luke 3:15-16, 21-22). 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. St. Kieran Catholic Church The Baptism of the Lord January 10, 2016 Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! Your light has come, the glory of the Lord shines upon you. — Isaiah 60:1

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Page 1: Notes from Fr. John - St. Kieran Church · 1/10/2016  · by Velma Wallis Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Library. END OF THE YEAR DONATION CERTIFICATION LETTERS

T oday we end the Christmas Season with the Baptism of the Lord. Even though we still have our manger scenes up, the story of salvation now fast forwards to the Baptism of Jesus

in the Jordan River. Jesus’ cousin John has been calling people to a new way of life in the desert. He is calling for a baptism of repentance for the people’s sins. Though he is baptizing with water, he tells the people that one who is more powerful then John will come baptizing with fire and the Holy Spirit. Jesus then comes on the scene and tells John to baptize him to fulfill the scriptures. In many ways the baptism is similar to the Epiphany in that Jesus’ saving mission is told to the whole world. Today with this baptism, Jesus begins his public ministry as an adult. For all of us it is a reminder of our own baptism and commitment to be the light of Christ in our world. The world is in great need of that light right now. Let us all imagine God out to each of us, “This is my beloved son or daughter on who my favor rests’. Today at our 10:00 AM liturgy Sister Ida Green will be celebrating her 60th year of profession as a Franciscan Sister from Clinton Iowa. Sr. Ida has

been a member of the parish for many years. She is a reader, and Eucharistic minister, and in the past was a member of the St. Kieran School Board. Sr. Ida has also taught nursing at Prairie State College for many years as well. Earlier this past summer Sr. Ida had a Jubilee celebration in Clinton with the community and her family and friends, and now we also want to join that celebration. Ida will be reflecting at the liturgy and will renew her vows as well. The Catholic Women’s club will be providing refreshments in the gathering space after the liturgy. Congratulations Sr. Ida. Don’t forget to mark Saturday, February 6th on your calendar for the St. Kieran Women’s Club Mardi Gras celebration. It will be a family event that will include food, cash bar, and entertainment. The cost will be $6 for adults twelve and older and $3 for children 12 years old or younger. The ticket includes chicken, salad, and light drink. All who come are asked to bring a pot luck dish to share. There will also be a cash bar and raffles as well. A DJ will provide the music for the evening. The Mardi Gras will begin at 6:00 PM. Lets do it up well before we begin our Lenten exercises.

Notes from Fr. John

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: 1 Sm 1:1-8; Ps 116:12-19; Mk 1:14‑20 Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:9-20; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Mk 1:21‑28 Wednesday: 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20; Ps 40:2, 5, 7-10; Mk 1:29‑39 Thursday: 1 Sm 4:1-11; Ps 44:10-11, 14-15, 24-25; Mk 1:40‑45 Friday: 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a; Ps 89:16-19; Mk 2:1‑12 Saturday: 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a; Ps 21:2-7; Mk 2:13‑17 Sunday: Is 62:1-5; Ps 96:1-3, 7-10; 1 Cor 12:4-11; Jn 2:1-11

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — Isaiah speaks of the Servant whom the Lord upholds; he shall bring forth justice to the nations (Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7) or Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11.

Psalm — The Lord will bless his people with peace (Psalm 29) or Psalm 104.

Second Reading — Jesus was anointed by God with the Holy Spirit; he went out healing and doing good (Acts 10:34-38) or Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7.

Gospel — A voice comes from heaven proclaiming Jesus as the beloved Son, with whom God is well pleased (Luke 3:15-16, 21-22).

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.

St. Kieran Catholic Church

The Baptism of the Lord January 10, 2016

Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! Your light has come, the glory of the Lord shines upon you.

— Isaiah 60:1

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Thanks to everyone who helped decorate the church. Here are the names of the people who helped any time during the past seasons (fall, Advent, and Christmas).

Your talent keep our parish strong and pretty. Thank You.

Lynne Hume Roe Arakelian

Debbie Fleisher Joe Boudreau

Shirley Compton Debbie Linde

Carole Foerester Laura and Louis Steinkirch Charlene and Ray Brower

Joshua Shlosberg Dennis Miller

Celebrate with Sr. Ida

Today, January 10, 2016

Sister Ida Green has celebrated her 60th year of service to the church. Parishioners are invited to a reception after 10:00 AM mass to congratulate her on this wonderful accomplishment. There will be coffee and breakfast pastries in the church vestibule. Many blessings to you, Sister Ida!

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Parish News & Events

Dear Friends, It’s good to be back at work. I enjoyed the holidays and the extra time spent with family and friends, but there is much work to be done. This month will be spent reviewing the work turned in by the 8th grade Confirmation candidates, preparing the 7th grade candidates for their Enrollment ceremony, and planning and participating in the Vicariate VI Spirit Day Retreat. The First Eucharist class will have a meeting this month, and the 4th graders will lead us in prayer at a Candlemas Liturgy. Please keep all of our children and volunteers in your prayers, especially those preparing for sacraments.

God bless you,

Teri Klopp

Blood Pressure Checks

This Weekend

Blood pressure checks after all masses this weekend January 09/10.

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ST. KIERAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

continues to collect

Aurelio’s Logos and Campbell’s Labels for Education. You can drop your labels off in the

Church vestibule, Rectory, or Religious Education office. Thank you for your ongoing support

of this fundraiser!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR MARDI GRAS FAMILY POT LUCK!

Saturday, February 6, 2016

The St. Kieran Women’s Club has moved its annual Fat Tuesday Pot Luck to a Saturday night and added entertainment, a cash bar, and raffle baskets. All members of the parish and community are invited, so we are anticipating a larger crowd than usual. We need your help to make this event successful. Please call Teri Klopp in the Religious Education Office at 708/754-0484 to find out what volunteer opportunities are available, or fill out the form below and place it in the collection basket. Thanks for your help! _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ I’d love to help with Mardi Gras! Name: __________________________________ Daytime Phone: __________________________ Evening Phone: __________________________

Parish News & Events

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WOMEN’S CLUB BOOK DISCUSSION

GROUP

The St. Kieran Women’s Club invites readers to

join the book discussion of

“Two Old Women, 20th Anniversary Edition: An Alaska Legend of Betrayal,

Courage and Survival”

by Velma Wallis

Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Library.

END OF THE YEAR DONATION CERTIFICATION

LETTERS Parishioners who need a confirmation letter of their donations to St. Kieran Church over the past calendar year should complete the form below and send it to the rectory office. You may mail the form, drop it off at the rectory, or put it in the collection marked “End of Year Letter.” Name: _______________________________

Envelope Number: ______________________

Address (if different than the address on your

envelopes): ___________________________

_____________________________________

Letters will be processed as they are received. Please allow at least one week for delivery. If you can, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope to help defray the costs of mailing. Thank you for your help in this matter.

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Parish News & Events

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Dear Friend of St. Kieran’s Church, The St. Kieran Women’s Club organization has been an important part of the Chicago Heights community for the past 53 years. The women’s club was originally established to serve the members of St. Kieran Parish as well as surrounding communities. Our work provides financial and personal support to St. Kieran Parish, the St. Kieran religious education department, the St. Kieran Cares program and the works founded by Catholic Charities. In the community we have supported; P.A.D.S, the American Cancer society, and local food banks. Every year we struggle to decide what support we can fund because of our financial limitations. Yearly we receive over fifty requests for financial support and turn down 2/3’s of those requests. It is our goal to be able to fulfill an additional…..requests this year. Your support matters With your generosity and support, the St. Kieran Women’s club can continue to provide additional financial support for programs within our parish and throughout the community. This year, funds raised at the our Mardi Gras will be used to continue to support programs such as the ones mentioned above, as well as the many additional programs asking for our assistance. Enclosed you will find a sponsorship/silent auction donation form that outlines the details. 2016 Mardi Gras This year we will be holding a Mardi Gras event on February 6, 2016. This event will be open to the members of St. Kieran Parish and the surrounding communities, and is our organizations main fundraiser for the year. We are seeking sponsors for this event as well as items to be used in our raffle baskets. We hope you will consider supporting the Women’s Club this year and help us make a difference in the lives of many. On behalf of the St. Kieran Women’s Club and parish we would like to thank you for your support. Please know that your donation, at any level, is greatly appreciated and will be used to support programs in St. Kieran church and throughout the community. Please reply no later than January 5 2016 for appropriate acknowledgment of your support. If you have any questions, please contact a member of our Executive Board. Sue Habegger [email protected] Dawn Sterning [email protected] Roe Arakelian [email protected]

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Parish News & Events

The Baptism of the Lord Page 5

St. Kieran Women’s Club – Mardi Gras Sponsorship/Donation Form (Please reply by January 5th 2016)

Business or Individual Name: _______________________________________ Address: __________________________ Phone: email: ____________________ ____________ Yes! I would like to be a 2016 sponsor/donor for the St. Kieran’s Women’s Club in the following capacity: _____ Event Sponsor ($250.00 2 Sponsors) Name recognition on event banner 10 tickets to event and a reserved table Inclusion in event program distributed at event Name included in church bulletin _____Table Sponsor ($100.00 20 Sponsors) Table signage at Event Sponsor recognition/name on table 4 tickets to event at reserved table Inclusion in event program distributed at event Name included in church bulletin ______Banner Sponsor ($50.00 25 Sponsors) Name printed Banner hung at event 2 tickets to event Inclusion in event program distributed at event Name included in church bulletin In Kind Sponsor ($25.00) Unlimited Inclusion in event program distributed at event Name included in church bulletin Other Monetary Donations Name included in church bulletin Non-Monetary Item Donations (please describe) If you have merchandise to donate and would like it to be picked up, please contact Roe Arakelian at [email protected] Please make all financial contributions payable to St. Kieran Women’s Club. We are a non-profit 501(C) (3) organization, therefore all donations are tax deductible. All monetary donations and gift certificates should be mailed to:

St. Kieran Church 724 195th St, Chicago Heights, IL 60411

ATTN: Dawn Sterning

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Parish News & Events

“Smell the Coffee”

St. Kieran’s January Coffee Shop

Theme of the month LATIN

Thanks to all of our parishioners who support our Coffee Shop every month.

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The Baptism of the Lord Page 7

Parish News & Events

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St. Johns’ Annual

Pancake Breakfast The Mary Queen of Knights council at St. Johns, Glenwood is holding their annual pancake breakfast on Sunday, JANUARY 17th from 8:Am to Noon in the St. John’s social hall. Adults $7.00, Seniors $6.00 and Children under 12 years old $5.00. For more info contact Vince DeLaurentis (708) 567-7905.

Would you l ike to eat your favorite foods while you

learn how to lose weight?

Light Weigh One King is a Bible study-DVD series without weigh-ins that

gets you healthy physically and spiritually.

A Light Weigh One King

Orientation Meeting will be held:

Date: January 18, 2016

Place: Infant Jesus of Prague Parish Flossmoor Road & Leavitt in Flossmoor Ministry Center (west of the school)

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Come and see! Contact: Janice at 708.921.1902

P.A.C.F. BINGO

Polish American Community Fair

Tuesday’s starts at 6:45 PM at St. Agnes Parish Hall

Regular BINGO Cards, Computers,

Special Progressive Game, Big Jack Pots, food, and drinks.

Funds earned go towards annual scholarships

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Other News & Events

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The Baptism of the Lord Page 9

Ministry Schedule for January 16 & 17 2016

Our Troops

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

Dave Dutko Gene LaBelle Emil Vasek

Joan Cliff Sue Habegger

Teri Klopp Gordon Moberg

Tom Narcissi Briana Narcissi

Kevin Deenihan Maura Flanigan

Karlene Henshaw Judy Longo

Anna Maxwell Judi Patzelt

Mary Ellen Ayala Ginny Dillon

Mary La Belle Jean Schulp Rick Schulp

Barbara Stallings

Sarah Lendi Kaitlyn Marie Linde

Phillip Marta ** Altar Servers

are needed Elijah Jean-Simon Xavier Jean-Simon

Carina Medina

Ray Brower Ida Green

Judy Flanigan Robert Lagger

Barb Cianchetti Dawn Sterning

Charlene Brower Mary Bailey Mebhan McCabe

Army E5 Patrick Atwater

Sgt. Brenden Flanagan Sgt. James R. Hibbs

PFC Lee James Roché

CWO Thomas J. Seehausen

Marine Corps SSgt. John Henry

LCpl. Joseph Johnson Cpl. David Rainford LCpl. Patrick Russell SSgt. Nathan Taylor

National Guard SSgt. Paul LaBelle

Navy Eugene Borak Troy DaVault

Raymond J. Martinez

Michelle Acadia Kim Alexander

Mary Ann Berbig Jenna Bova

Glenn Cinkus Pedro Colón

Janel Compton Ken Connor

JoAnne Corrigan Frank Cuti

Vera D'Apice Barbara DiGiovanni

Perry DiGiovanni Shar Drozdowski Sorita Durham

Christine Dymek Norman Falcioni

Bob Flaws Tom Fleisher

McKenzie Gardiner Marlene Gaughan

Tom Haggerty Florence Hand

William Hand, Sr. Mathew Heinberg

Sarah Hergenrother

Brian Kalan Mary Kelly Ed Lileikis

Joann Mackowiak Vera Maloni Terri Masiur

Kathleen Masterson Erin McCann

Shirley Monser Marilyn Monteleone

John Murray Herb Neal

Rosemarie Pagliero Mark Pohl

Elena Presutti Don Prior

Katie Quinn Radomski Marjorie V. Ringwald Thomas Seehausen

Audrey Strasser Fran Somer Pat Sullivan

Linda Wickizek Dana Wittman

Marjorie Woltman

Holy Family Shrine

This week, the flowers decorating The Holy Family Shrine

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

Roe Jaworski, from Shirley Monser

There are dates available throughout 2016 to purchase flowers

dedicated to a loved one for the Holy Family Shrine in the Church.

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Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions for January 2016

General Intention: Interreligious Dialogue That sincere dialogue among men and women of different faiths may produce the fruits of peace and justice. Missionary Intention: Christian Unity That by means of dialogue and fraternal charity and with the grace of the Holy Spirit, Christians may overcome divisions.

Monday, January 11 8:00 a.m. Communion Service (C) 5:00 p.m. St. Agnes Athletics (H) to 9 PM

Tuesday, January 12 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass (C) 10:00 a.m. DRE Meeting (LMR) 6:00 p.m. St. Joseph Athletics (H) to 9 PM 6:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus Meeting (S) to 8 PM 7:00 p.m. Women’s Club Book Club (L)

Wednesday, January 13 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass (C) 6:30 p.m. Religious Education Classes (S) to 8 PM 6:30 p.m. Finance Committee Meeting (R)

Thursday, January 14 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass (C) 12:30 p.m. Bible Study (L) to 2 PM 5:00 p.m. St. Agnes Athletics (H) to 9 PM 6:30 p.m. Our Lady of Sorrows Novena (Day Chapel) 7:00 p.m. Baptismal Preparation (L) 7:00 p.m. Choir Practice (C)

Friday, January 15 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass (C) 5:00 p.m. St. Agnes Athletics (H) to 9 PM 3:00 p.m. Kairos Leadership Retreat begins (R)

Saturday, January 16 9:00 a.m. Communion Service (C) 9:00 a.m. St. Agnes Athletics (H) to 1 PM 3:00 p.m. Kairos Leadership Retreat ends (R) 4:00 p.m. Confession (C) to 4:30 PM 5:00 p.m. Anticipated Sunday Mass (C)

Sunday, January 17 8:00 a.m. Sunday Mass (C) 10:00 a.m. Sunday Mass (C) 11:30 a.m. Baptisms (C)

Monday, January 11 - First Week in Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m. • Communion Service

Tuesday, January 12 - Weekday 8:00 a.m. • Louis & Josephine Falasca, req. by Louis & Dorothy Mascitti

Wednesday, January 13 - St. Hilary 8:00 a.m. • Rev. James Vottero, req. by St. Kieran Church

Thursday, January 14 - Weekday

8:00 a.m. • Roger Cameron, req. by Mary Lou & Dan Segebarth • Raymond & Martha Plucienik, req. by their son, Harold Plucienik

Friday, January 15 - Weekday 8:00 a.m. • William Dawkins, req. by Pat Dawkins and Barbara

Saturday, January 16 - Blessed Virgin Mary 9:00 a.m. • Communion Service

5:00 p.m. • Deceased members of the Yacono/ DeLuca Families, req. by the family • Paul Amadio, req. by the Grady Family

Sunday, January 17 - Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m. • William B. Eagan Sr.,

req. by Larry Eagan • Charles B. Lofrano, req. by Chuck Lofrano

10:00 a.m. • Antonio Porrino, req. by Giacomo & Maria Mancini • Gennaro Antonio Mancini, req. by Giacomo & Maria Mancini

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Sunday Collection $ 32,591.90 Building Fund $ 1,651.00 Educational Stewardship $ 339.00 Sharing Parish $ 440.00 Immaculate Conception $ 742.00 Christmas Collection $ 22,507.25 Religious Retirement $ 1858.50

December Collection

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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 (Mon—Fri)

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

Emily Hernandez, Parish Secretary, [email protected]

Religious Education Office, 708/754-0484: Hours of Operation: 9 AM to 3 PM (Tuesday—Thursday)

6 PM to 8 PM (Wednesdays when RE Classes are in session)

Teri Klopp, Coordinator, [email protected]

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

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 the process 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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