2003 Hassert Blvd., Naperville, IL 60564 ▪ 630.922.0081 ▪ www.hscc.us

Weekend Mass Times: Saturday: 4:30pm (confessions at 3:30pm) Sunday: 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00am

Week Days Mass at 9:00am: Monday- Wednesday Mass Thursday & Friday Communion Service

The messages and images we placed around the Narthex and in the Worship areas these past three weeks, are intended to catch your attention during this busy season. I hope you have taken the time to be still and listen to the sounds of the season while you have been preparing to celebrate the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Earlier this week, Pope Francis spoke of letting go of the bitterness and negativity that sometimes prevent people from experiencing the joy God intends all of us to feel in our hearts. The Holy Father said this as part of his homily on December 11, which he focused on Isaiah 35:1—10. A scripture that speaks to the glory of the Lord, who will come with vindication and divine recompense, to save us.

I am almost certain many of us know someone who is troubled and feeling low and may rather be left alone to sulk undisturbed. Nevertheless, we are called to “strengthen the hands of the feeble and make firm the knees that are week”. So, on this third Sunday of Advent, I encourage you to think of at least one person who you know might need some cheering up and go bring some joy to their heart.

On the journey, Fr. Dennis G. Lewandowski

The Catholic Church is able to carry out its good works in large part due to the generosity of her people. Catholics financially support their Church primarily through the Sunday offertory collection.

Thank you for your generosity!

Holy Spirit Catholic Community has 2,521 registered families.

December 9-10 Collections: $23,606

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Baby Bottle Drive 2017 for Birthright of Joliet Collection: $5,742.58

Meetings & Events

Stephen Ministry is Here For You! The Holidays are upon us. Sometimes in loss when someone is grieving the loss of a spouse or child, normal support may not be there. Their support system moves on with their lives. This is the time a grieving person could use a friendly ear.

Stephen Ministry is a confidential one-to-one ministry that supports anyone going through a difficult time, whether it is a separation or divorce, loss of a job, or loss of a child or spouse.

Stephen Ministers are here to support YOU! Call today!

Contact Kathy Ford RN/Parish Nurse and Coordinator of Stephen Ministry at 630-922-0081 or pastoralcare@hscc.us.

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We pray for those who are sick,

especially: Jerry Judd.

We also pray for and remember those who have gone to eternal life.

For the complete Prayer List visit the Pastoral Care Tab at:

http://hscc.us/pastoral-prayer-network.php

Joliet Diocese Vocations Prayer Calendar, visit: www.dioceseofjoliet.org/vocations/

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Saturday, December 16, 2017 •TMIY - That Man Is You in Gathering Place (7:00 AM) •Ministers of Care in OFF SITE Event (9:00 AM)

Sunday, December 17, 2017 •RCIA in Multipurpose Room (9:00 AM)

Monday, December 18, 2017 •K of C mtg. in Gathering Place (5:45 PM)

Tuesday, December 19, 2017 •Korean Cenacle Prayer in Gathering Place (10:00 AM)

Wednesday, December 20, 2017 •Simbang Gabi in Worship Space (7:30 PM)

Saturday, December 23, 2017 •Liturgy in Worship Space (4:30 PM)

Sunday, December 24, 2017 •Liturgy in Worship Space (9:30 AM) •Christmas Mass in Worship Space (3:00 PM) •Christmas Mass in Worship Space (5:30 PM) •Christmas Mass in Worship Space (10:00 PM)

Monday, December 25, 2017 •Christmas Mass in Worship Space (9:00 AM) •Christmas Mass in Worship Space (11:00 AM)

Tuesday, December 26, 2017 - Monday, January 01, 2018 •Worship Space and Parish Offices are closed.

SIMBANG GABI Advent Evening Mass at Holy Spirit

Wednesday, December 20 at 7:30 PM

ALL ARE WELCOME!

Simbang Gabi means “ evening or night Mass” and refers to the Philippine Catholic tradition of celebrating nine Novena Masses as a joyful preparation and anticipation for the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ.

This tradition is celebrated in the many parishes of the Joliet Diocese from December 14 to the 22nd. Everyone is invited to join us as we host the 7th night of this cherished tradition.

For more information, please contact : Ella Ibay at 630 212 3605, ellaibay@gmail.com or Peigh Sabado at 630 710 0727, peighsabado@gmail.com

Liturgy

Mass Intentions & Liturgical Ministers

Mass Intentions

Saturday, December 16 - 4:30 PM People of Holy Spirit

Sunday, December 17 - 8:00 AM Marie Stanislowski,

wife of Leonard Stanislowski

Sunday, December 17- 9:30 AM Jerry Luzeniecki,

father of Liz Brezinski

Sunday, December 17 - 11:00 AM The deceased members of the Farrales and Rehor families.

Paten *Gretchen Talley, Laura Chinnici, Susan Leshock

*Paul Slowik, Mike Zidek *Gregory Kestler, Kevin DeBaene, Tony Magrady, Julie Zipperich

*Anthony A Edeh, Christopher Alagna, Susan Silhavy, Natasha Menezes

Chalice *Grace Griffith, Kathleen Foszcz, Michael Foszcz

*Mary Jo Slowik, Jackie Gieser *John Glimco, Therese Schultz, Patrick Noonan

*James Krzmarzick, Meg Wrobel, Jim Costelloe

Lectors David Kammes, Katie Talley Kathy Hohnstedt, Karen Rice Sherry Markwell, Chuck Kaloczi Henry Sharum, Stephen Sherwin

Acolytes Nicholas Pallotto, Drew Pallotto Kaitlyn Alicz, Carl Joseph Santos Harriet Ghapson, Millicent Ghapson Ramil Erin Dalangin, Gianna Arielle

Dalangin

Greeter

Frank & Vicki Silhavy, Angela Strohbeck, Jacob Strohbeck, Rich Strohbeck, Caleb Strohbeck, Sara Strohbeck, John & Mildred Pavlik, Dick Walz

Kurt Jarvie, Christine Miner, Braun Miner, Geralyn Armitage, Carol White

Jeffrey & Linda Hiller, Cristina Ghapson, Dianna Olaszek, Anne Carreras, Al & Donna Larson

John Rudel, Divina Hedriana, Roland Hedriana, NOT FILLED / NEEDED

Mass Intentions

Monday, December 18 - 9:00 AM Jerry Carmody,

friend of the Hemmingway family

Tuesday, December 19 - 9:00AM Joyce McDonnell Sweeney

Wednesday, December 20 - 9:00AM Marie Szymkiewicz, sister of Phyllis Allen

Thursdays and Fridays - 9:00AM Communion Service

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Are you itching to do Something Important?

Ever have an itch you can't seem to scratch – an itch that just won't go away? Well, sometimes

God is like that itch. He tries to get your attention by annoying you with a little itchy urge that only

He can scratch.

If God is urging you to do something to help others, consider becoming a volunteer phone counselor for

The Upper Room Crisis Hotline. We provide counseling and referral services to anyone struggling to find a

reason to keep living in all circumstances. While we deliver our services in the Catholic tradition, we

counsel anyone who needs help.

An eight-week training program teaching communication skills, relationship issues, suicide

prevention will be provided. Classes are held Jan. 9th - Feb. 27th from 10:00am to 1:00pm Tuesday and

Thursdays at The University of St. Francis in Joliet, Il.

If this work touches your heart, please call Sr. Mary Frances Seeley at 815-341-9124, or email catholichotline@gmail.com. Check us out at www.Catholichotline.org. Thank You and God Bless!

A Christmas Prayer

Loving Father, Help us remember the birth of Jesus, that we may share in the song of the angels, the gladness of the shepherds, and worship of the wise men.

Close the door of hate and open the door of love all over the world. Let kindness come with every gift and good desires with every greeting. Deliver us from evil by the blessing which Christ brings, and teach us to be merry with clear hearts.

May the Christmas morning make us happy to be thy children, and Christmas evening bring us to our beds with grateful thoughts, forgiving and forgiven, for Jesus' sake. (written by Robert Louis Stevenson)