St. Edward Catholic Church 4350 W. Sunnyside Chicago, IL 60630 www.steparish.org

Mass Schedule Saturday - 5:30 pm (Vigil) Sunday - 8:00 am, 9:30 am & 11:00 am Monday - Friday 6:45 am & 8:15 am Saturday - 8:15 am Confession Saturdays at 4:45 pm or by appointment. Eucharistic Adoration First Friday of Every Month 9:00 am Benediction at 7:00 pm Rosary Devotion to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Saturdays after 8:15 am Mass Baptism Infant baptisms are celebrated every Sunday throughout the year. Contact the parish office to make arrangements.

Weddings Contact the parish office at least 6 months prior to your desired wedding date to make arrangements to meet with a priest Anointing of the Sick If you have a loved one who is ill, please contact the parish office to request the Anointing of the Sick. The ideal time for anointing is when family is present and not necessarily in the final hours of life.

Parish Office 4350 W. Sunnyside Ave. Chicago, IL 60630 (773) 545-6496 www.stedparish.org Hours: Mon.- Fri. 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Sat. 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Sun. by appointment

St. Edward School (773) 736-9133 4343 W. Sunnyside Ave. Chicago, IL 60630 office@stedwardschool.com Springfield Dominican Learning Center/ Buckley Hall 4447 N. Lowell Convent 4518 N. Lowell 773-545-7210

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Mass Intentions for the Week

Sat. December 29 - Vigil: The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph 5:30 †Edward Ryczek req. by family †Fr . John Murphy 12 year anniversary req. by Donald & Mary Chun Sun. December 30 - The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph 8:00 St. Edward Parishioners 9:30 Living & Deceased Members of Sadofsky/Yerkes families †Alex Agronomoff req. by Kathy Gussie †Jenny Schiller req. by Vega family

11:00 †John Burgess req. by Mary Lou Agronomoff †John Mayer req. by Steve & Lilia Cruzat †Jessica Vega req. by Vega family

Mon. December 31 - St. Sylvester 8:15 No Intentions 5:30 pm Vigil: Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God No Intentions

Tues. January 1 - Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother God 9:30 No Intentions 11:00 No Intentions

Wed. January 2 - Saints Basil the Great & Gregory Nazianzen 6:45 †Alvin Edward White req. by family 8:15 †Bobby Coughlin req. by Coughlin family

Thur. January 3 - The Most Holy Name of Jesus 6:45 No Intention 8:15 †Stanley J . Sanoski bir thday req. by family Fri. January 4 - Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton 6:45 Marcella Krzysko req. by Fr. Clemente 8:15 †Walter Koegler req. by St. Edward Par ish

Sat. January 5 - Vigil: The Epiphany of the Lord 8:15 †Margaret & Ted Ries & family req. by Kathy Sugars †Verna & Roy Sugars & family req. by Kathy Sugars 5:30 St. Edward Parishioners Sun. January 6 - The Epiphany of the Lord 8:00 St. Edward Parishioners 9:30 †Alex Agronomoff req. by Karen & Amilio Rodr iguez †Wally Koegler req. by Hehir family †Bea O’Hara req. by family

11:00 †Alex Agronomoff req. by Joan Wirkus †Walter Koegler req. by William C., Sr . & Cindi Miceli †Herman Schutt & Mary Schutt req. by Schutt family

We Pray for Service Men & Women Juan Hernandez, Collin John Jones; 1st Lt. Randall Kester, Craig Lensegrav, Ryan C. Loy, Daniel McCright, Joselito R. Mercado, Shane Murray, Sean Mayerbock, Sean O’Connor, Gretel Ypil Odon, SFC, Edward Swartz, Danielle Ulrich, Rachel Vega, Brian West

We Pray for the Sick Mary Anne Asakura, Dorothy Decker, Priscilla Fedoruk, Fr. Erwin Friedl, Henry Hammersten, Frank Kay, Agnes Keresztes, Elizabeth Rose Lyuksemburg, Gloria Mercado, Anthony Milano, Susan Milano, Herminia Muzikar, Kim Nielsen, Richard Pasierbowicz, Lourdes Vidal, Craig Voss, Neil Willer

In Our Prayers

Serving Our Parish Pastor Fr. Kenneth J. Anderson FrAnderson@stedparish.org Pastor Emeritus Fr. Michael J. Cronin On Sabbatical Associate Pastor Fr. Dominic M. Clemente, Jr. FrClemente@stedparish.org Residents Fr. James P. McIlhone Fr. Joseph C. Taylor School Sara Lasica, Principal principal@stedwardschool.com Cathy McGill, Secretary office@stedwardschool.com Family Faith Formation Lourdes Ryczek LourdesR@stedparish.org Communications/Development Margaret Hemma Margaret@stedparish.org Music Director Richard Schwegel Richard@stedparish.org Office Staff Donna Kubica Donna@stedparish.org Sue Rissetto SueRissetto@stedparish.org

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PASTOR’S CORNER

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, The birth of Jesus is framed by two important journeys. Joseph went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem…with Mary… (Luke 2:4-5) Then Joseph got up, took the child and his mother by night, and went to Egypt… (Matthew 2:14) There is the journey to Bethlehem and the birth of Jesus and the journey of the Holy Family to Egypt as refugees from the violence of King Herod. These journeys mirror our world and our own lives. Especially in this season, we journey to contemplate the Word made flesh, Emmanuel, God with us at His birth. We are also aware of the perilous journeys of so many who flee violence or who must live surrounded by it. May this season of renewal help us to set our sights on the Lord’s promise to bring us safely home as we make our way to Him. May that promise renew our joy and our hope. God bless you and all your loved ones in this holy season. Archbishop of Chicago

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If your ticket is drawn - win $50, if the King of Hearts is drawn - split the pot! Buy new tickets every week. If the King of Hearts is not found, the pot rolls over. Get your tickets for next week’s drawing at the Rectory office or at Old Irving Brewing at 4419 W. Montrose. Find what numbers have been drawn and the current jackpot on the parish website: www.stedparish.org or on the school and parish Facebook pages and at the Rectory or Old Irving Brewery. Tickets are 6 for $5.00.

Don’t miss a chance to win… buy tickets each week! A fun way to support St. Edward!

Day Pilgrimage to the National Shrine of

St. Therese Tuesday, January 22

9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Join us for a special experience of the Little Flower’s spirituality. The National Shrine of Saint Therese has the largest collection of Little Flower relics and memorabilia outside of Lisieux, France. We will be driven in a heated luxury motor coach bus, have a delicious home-cooked lunch, a guided tour with a Carmelite Priest, celebrate Mass in the renovated chapel, and visit the extensive Carmelite gift and bookshop. Cost for the Pilgrimage: $45.00 and includes everything listed above.

Reserve your seat today in the Rectory Office!

March For Life Chicago

The Chicago March for Life will take place on Sunday, January 13th. It starts with a rally at 2:00 pm at the Federal Plaza, 50 West Adams and ends at 4:00 pm. There will be a bus at St. Constance Church, 5856 West Ainslie that will take you to the march and back. Please call Richard Kehoe at (708) 205-8487 to make a reservation. There is no cost for the bus. You can also take the blue line train downtown. Please come and be a public witness for the unborn.

“O Come Let Us Adore Him” This coming FRIDAY, January 4th, there will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament starting right after the 8:15 A.M. Mass and ending with Benediction at 7:00 P.M. The sign up chart is in the vestibule this weekend. There are open time slots waiting to be filled: 3:30, 5:00, 6:00 and 6:30 pm.

Please prayerfully consider signing up for one of these time slots for the whole year of 2019 - twelve First Fridays. This weekend, we will have the sign-up for one hour time commitments starting on the half hour or hour. Sign up for 3:30 and stay until 4:30 or sign up for 5:00 and stay until 6:00. If you can only commit to a half hour, please write 1/2 hour after your name on the sign-up sheet. Please plan on what time is best for you. After you have signed your name to the Adoration chart, you will receive the dates for 2019, calendar reminder stickers and a prayer card. Since there must be someone in Church during the Adoration hours, we need people to sign up to be substitutes. We need your name and phone number for anyone committing to a time slot or agreeing to be a substitute. Please fill out the form in the vestibule. The Lord hears the prayers of those who love him; let us give thanks and praise!

ST. EDWARD CHURCH NEW YEARS SCHEDULE

MONDAY, DECEMBER 31st New Year’s Eve

8:15 am & 5:30 pm Vigil Mass

Note: There is no 6:45 am Mass on Monday, December 31st

TUESDAY, JANUARY 1st

Holy Day of Obligation Solemnity of Mary,

the Holy Mother of God, Mass at 9:30 am & 11:00 am

PRO-LIFE FOOD DRIVE Next weekend, January 5th and 6th is the monthly Pro-

Life Food Drive for St. Thomas of Canterbury Food Pantry. Please bring non-perishable food items, cleaning supplies and paper products to the vestibule before or after Mass. Also this year we are asking that you bring personal hygiene products, toothpaste, soap, deodorant, etc.; items that cannot be purchased with food stamps. We will also be accepting monetary donations for the Women's Center to help them with the aid they give to women who have chosen life for their babies. They just reached the amazing count of 40,000 babies saved from abortion! They thank you for your generous support.

February 12 -13 2:00 - 9:00 pm February 16 9:00 am - 4:00 pm February 19 - 22 2:00 - 9:00 pm February 23 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Raffle ticket drawn each week!

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INCREASE STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES The new state program Invest in Kids offers a transformational opportunity for Archdiocese of Chi-cago Catholic Schools through tax credit scholar-ships (TCS). Children in our state from low-income families will have access to new scholarships to at-tend non-public schools . Tax credit scholarships cov-er up to 100 percent of tuition and fees for students for the 2019/2020 school year. Scholarship eligibility is based on a family's income. For example, a student could receive a scholarship if his/her family income is less than $72,900

LOWER YOUR TAX BILL Invest in Kids provides Illinois state income tax credits to individuals and corporations who contrib-ute money to an approved Scholarship Granting Or-ganization (SGO). SGOs are independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that award scholarships to eligible students from low-income families. Individu-als and corporations may receive a credit for their Illinois state taxes equal to 75 percent of donations to an SGO. Individuals can designate their donation to a school or subset of schools

INVEST IN KIDS IN THREE EASY STEPS

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St. Edward Happenings

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30 Children’s Liturgy of the Word UH 9:30 am Mass MONDAY, DECEMBER 31 No School TUESDAY, JANUARY 1 School & Rectory Office Closed WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2 No School Legion of Mary CR 9:00 am Cub Scout Troop 3904 UH 6:30 pm Adult Choir UC 7:30 pm THURSDAY, JANUARY 3 No School FRIDAY, JANUARY 4 No School Eucharistic Adoration UC Marriage Encounter UH 7:00 pm SATURDAY, JANUARY 5 Pro-Life Food Drive Novena/Rosary UC 10:00 am

BH - Buckley Hall (Gym) RH - Rectory Hall UH - Unity Hall PL - Parking Lot CL - Club Room SC - School CR - Counting Room UC - Upper Church CY - Court Yard

Youth Ministry January Schedule

***Youth Group is not meeting any more in December*** January 6

Mass & Social Night

January 13 Chicago March for Life Youth Rally & Mass (8:00 am - 4:00 pm)

January 20 Mass & Life Night

January 21 Ski Trip with St. Andrew & St. Benedict Youth Groups

January 27 Mass & Life Night

How To Offer a Mass Intention  

Did you ever notice that every Mass said here at St. Edward is offered for a special intention? The entire congregation prays for that intention during the petitions (Prayers of the Faithful) when we say, "For those who have died and for the intention of this Mass: (named intention)."

Masses are often offered for family, friends and relatives that have died. Praying for the dead is a Spiritual Work of Mercy. Offering a Mass for someone that has died is an especially comforting gesture to the family. Mass can also be offered to commemorate joyful occasions and to give thanks to God for blessings received.

The customary offering for a Mass here is $10.00. You can request Mass Intentions online at www.stedparish.org or by visiting the Parish Office during office hours.

TOTUS TUUS SUMMER FAITH CAMP! SAVE THE DATE!!!

TOTUS TUUS is coming back to St. Edward this July! During this fun and exciting week, college age missionaries come to our parish for a week to teach our kids the faith, play games, sing songs, and grow in friendship. This is always a fun and exciting week for our campers. So save the date and watch the bulletin, website, and parish social media for registration information. Your child and/or teen won’t want to miss this week!

Children’s Camp (grades 1-6): Monday, July 8 thru Friday, July 12 from 9:00 am - 2:30 pm

Teen Camp (grades 7-12): Sunday, July 7 thru Thursday, July 11 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm

REGISTRATION WILL OPEN SOON! SAVE THE DATE!

Photo is of last year’s children’s camp.

Bulletin Schedule Articles for the January 13 bulletin need to be in the parish office by 10:00 am on Monday, January 7.

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Weekday Altar Servers December 31: T & C McNeill, January 2 : J. Halleron, 3: C. Kennedy, 4: C. Shear & E. Andersen

January 5: P. Casiano & K. Griffin

Mass Presider Lector Ciborium Cup Servers

Monday, December 31 5:30 pm

Fr. Clemente Needed 1 Needed 2 Fran Leonard 3 Needed

1 Needed 2 Needed

Needed Needed Needed

Tuesday, January 1 9:30 am

TBA Richard Wedgbury 1 Linda Paras 2 Needed 3 Needed

1 Tony Weyers 2 Kevin White

C. Padalik Needed X. Jimenez

11:00 am TBA Needed 1 Needed 2 Bella Maningat 3 Needed

1 Needed 2 Needed

N. Connolly Needed Needed

Saturday, January 5 5:30 pm

TBA Alfonso Aguirre 1 Needed 2 Elsa Aguirre 3 Chris Geraghty

1 David Forgue 2 Carrie Conway

T. Forgue R. Diblik K. Diblik

Sunday, January 6 8:00 am

TBA Marty Lane 1 Cheryl Flood 2 Diane Panico 3 Ray Switalla

1 Joe Panico 2 Nancy Flood Donahue

V. Schotanus A. Linnemeyer F. Schotanus

9:30 am TBA April Tondelli 1 Carol Farrell 2 Linda Paras 3 Joan Wirkus

1 Phuong Johnston 2 Needed

L. Johnston N. Roman M. Roman

11:00 am Fr. Stuart Nyberg 1 Archie Africa 2 Needed 3 Lilia Cruzat

1 Bernadette Brosnan 2 Tracy Kennedy

C. Kennedy E. Iglesias L. DeLaRosa

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St. Edward Church #512165 4350 W. Sunnyside Avenue Chicago, IL 60630 TELEPHONE 773 545-6496 CONTACT PERSON Suzanne Rissetto SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2010 Adobe Acrobat 9.0 Windows 7 Professional PRINTER HP Laserjet 2100 SUNDAY DATE December 30, 2018 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 THROUGH 8 SPECIAL INSTRUCTION

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