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St. John the Apostle Church, Villa Park
PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS
OUR PARISHIONERS AND FRIENDS WHO ARE SICK:
If you would like your name added to or removed from this list for prayers, please call the rectory. Maria Ester Aguilar, Janet Anderson, Gua-dalupe Bautista, Sarah Brygal, Lilia Carbajal, John Castgrejon, Tilmon Chelette, Stephanie Chodera, Pat Corcoran, Emily Emond, Pat Ed-brooke, Isabella Daytesola, Angelina Flores, Bob Grosbier, Fr. John Hornicek, Stanley Kalinowski, Frances Krueger, John Krzys, Amy Lewicki, Hetty Lindsey, David Martin, Stella Mindoloska, Judy Moss, Peter Moss, Fr. Ernie Norbeck, Philip Pasuntino, Jennifer Perez, Matt & Annmarie Po-tenza, Bobby Roeback, Denis Rosenbaum, Marge Saalfeld, Mateo Santacruz, Fr. John Sebahar, Luigi Schiassi, Theresa Sekowski, Linda Sisen, Tom Shook, Lillian Skowron, Mondavi Sobbi, Benjamin So-riano, Tim Smith, Mary Ann Sturm, Barbara Sum-mins, Mary Thoris, Brian Tokar, Dale Vercellotti, Paula Weil, Joyce Wells.
DIRECTORY
Bishop Most Rev. R. Daniel Conlon
Pastor-Rev. Mark Rosenbaum
Weekend & Daily Mass– Assistant
Priest—Fr. Roy Jacob CMI
Weekend Mass Assistant Priests Fr. Tan Nguyen SVD
Fr. Nhan Van Tran SVD
Deacon Ron Madsen (630) 279-7433
Music Ministry—John Toner, Alexia Garcia Director of Religious Education / Directora de Educacion Religiosa
Dolly Foley (630) 832-7588 R.E. Office Hours/Horario de Oficina: Monday/Lunes 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Saturday/Sabado 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Parish Website: www.stjohnvillapark.org Deanery: www.easterndupagedeanery.org Bulletin Editor: [email protected]
Rectory- (630) 279-7404 330 N. Westmore Ave Villa Park, Il 60181
[email protected] OFFICE HOURS
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 9:00 AM-3:30 PM Friday 6:00 PM-8:00 PM, Saturday 11:00 AM-2PM
Closed Wednesday SCHEDULE/HORARIO. MASS/MISA
Saturday: 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Sunday: 9:00 AM,11:00 AM, 12:30 PM ESPAÑOL Weekdays : 7:45 AM except Thursday: 7:00 PM
SACRAMENTS /SACRAMENTOS Confessions/Confesiones. Saturday: 4:00 to 4:45 PM/
Confessions also by appointment Baptisms/Bautismos
English Pre-Baptism class on 1st Sunday of the month at 12:30 PM. Contact the rectory to register.
Preparación pre-bautismal: Primer sabado del mes con cita previa. Contacte la rectoría para registrarse.
Baptisms – On most Saturdays between 12:00 PM and 2:30 PM or during the 5:00 PM, 9:00 AM or 12:30 PM Weekend Masses.
Weddings/Boda Contact the rectory to schedule/Contacte la Rectoria
MISSION STATEMENT The Catholic Community of St. John the Apostle Parish commits to live out the teachings of Jesus Christ, nourished by the Eucharist, guided by the Holy Spirit and rooted in prayer. Together we continue the mission of Christ through Evangelization, Discipleship and Charity. La misión de la Parroquia San Juan Apóstol La Comunidad Católica de la Parroquia San Juan Apóstol se compromete a vivir las enseñanzas de Jesucristo, alimentada por la Eucaristía, guiados por el Espíritu Santo y con raíces en la oración. Juntos continuamos la misión de Cristo a través de la evangelización, discipulado y Caridad.
MILITARY PRAYER LIST. As a parish family, we at St. John the Apostle pray for all the mem-bers of our parish. We especially pray for our parishioners and their relatives who are cur-rently on active duty in the military: • Pvt. Joseph Aguayo-Ludvik • Spc. Thomas DeWitt • Staff Sgt. Adam Griswold • Pvt. Aren Menor • AIC Darren Menor • A1C Ryan Pemberton • Pvt. 1st Class Anthony Pieroni—USAF • Pvt. Jeremy Schumacher • Martin Villagran-USMC • Pfc. Stephen Winter.
(Please call the rectory with your family member's name and branch of service so that he or she can
December 16th—Third Sunday of Advent
Facebook—St. John Villa Park, CCD group—St. John's CCW, Twitter— stjohnvillapark , Website— stjohnvillapark.org
December 16, 2018
The Third Sunday of Advent, “Gaudete Sunday” from the Latin for “Sunday to Rejoice,” marks the midpoint of Advent when the vestments can be a little lighter and the rose candle on the Advent wreath is lit. The joy of this Sunday comes from appreciating the fact that our Christ-
mas doesn’t have to be picture-perfect to be truly Christmas. Christ can come to us in our imperfection.
HOLIDAY BULLETIN DEADLINES
DECEMBER 30TH ISSUE - DECEMBER 18TH JANUARY 6TH ISSUE - DECEMBER 26TH
CCW Thank You and Congratulations
The CCW would like to thank everyone that helped make this year’s Christmas potluck a success:
Everyone that donated raffle prizes Everyone that bought raffle tickets The ladies that sold raffle tickets over the last few week-
ends and at the event The men that rearranged the rooms and set up our ta-
bles and chairs The ladies that helped set up on Saturday The ladies that decorated the hall and Santa’s room All the ladies that helped with set up, serving and clean
up on Sunday Father Rosenbaum and Deacon Ron Madsen Brown’s chicken for donating the ham Everyone that attended Santa Claus for making the special trip down from the
North Pole We would also like to congratulate the winners of the big raffle prizes:
$250 - Mayra Loeza Gift card collection – Mary Kranz $100 – Peggy Butler $50 – Larry Kmet Hummel – Marsha Scheve Drone – Diana Winterroth
The CCW extends a very Merry and Blessed Christmas to eve-ryone in our parish family! May 2019 bring you endless peace, love and joy!
Waterleaf would like to extend a heartfelt “THANK YOU” to the pa-rishioners of St. John the Apostle Parish for participating in this year’s Baby Bottle for Life fundrais-ing campaign. As of December 3, 2018, St. John the Apostle Parish has raised $1,792.31! Your support ensures that we can provide the material and emotional support nec-essary for men and women to choose life for their babies. Some-times, just the simple fact that our doors are open and a woman visits us, rather than an abortion provider, is the difference between life and death. We greatly appreciate your support, and ask that you keep Wa-terleaf in your prayers. For infor-mation about Waterleaf and our programs and services, please con-tact us at 630-701-6270 or visit us on the web at www.onechoiceonelife.org.
CHRISTMAS MASSES: St. John the Apostle
Monday, December 24th—Christmas Eve..5:00 PM &
10:00 PM
Tuesday, Dec. 25th—Christmas Day..9:00 AM & 11:00 AM—12:30 PM—Espanol
Monday, Dec. 31st—Mary the Mother of God—
Holy Day of Obligation—New Years Eve—7:00 PM
Tuesday, Jan. 1st—New Years Day Bi-Lingual 9:00
Advent/Christmas Schedule St. Alexander
Monday, December 24th—Christmas Eve
4:00 PM—6:30 PM and 12:00 Midnight
Tuesday, December 25th—Christmas Day 8:30 AM—10:30 AM and 6:00 PM Spanish
Tuesday, January 1st—Mary The Mother of God Holy day of obligation
11:00 AM Bilingual—6:00 PM Spanish
2018 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal Goal
Achieved and Rebate Earned!
To date, $30,919 has been committed in gifts and pledges of which $30,194 has been collected. We now qualify to earn a rebate of 70% of the amount collected over our parish target of $24,000! Our cur-rent rebate earned is $4,336.
Please honor your pledges as the year goes on. Diocesan website at
www.jolietdioceseappeal.org. Thanks to those who have already responded with a gift or pledge to the 2018 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal.
Collections Collection: 12/9/2018 $5,016.00 Immaculate Conception: $ 915.00 Retired Religious: $1,494.00
Total: $7,425.00
Thank you for your generosity.
‘TISTHESEASONHOLIDAYOUT-REACH
The Religious Education Students and the Council of Catholic Women are team-ing up to gather donations for the Catho-lic Charities Holiday Outreach Program. From November 23 through December 17, there will be large decorated boxes in the church narthex where you can place donations of new and unwrapped items. New items needed are: toys, hats, gloves, boots, and clothing for children of all ag-es; as well as twin-size blankets and twin-size sheet sets for Hope House, a local family shelter. Gift cards are also welcome. Please put them in an envelope marked “Holiday Outreach” and place them in the collec-tion basket. Thanks for your generosity
ABBEY FARMS Abbey Farms prides itself on being a strong community member. As we have in years past, we are offering free hot chocolate on the weekends, free sleds for families to use (when there is snow!) and wood-burning warming fires to help chase away the chilly winter airs. This year we have added our new barn warming station as well as our season store, to go with freshly made donuts and Pine Tree Café offerings. 100% of the money earned from the Christmas Joy sea-sonal sales go directly back to Marmion Ab-bey. As always, each station will have a vari-ety of wreaths and garlands, along with great holiday gift items for sale in our store. Pre-Cut Christmas Trees available. For more information call: 630-966-7775 (extension 6), or email the farm at:
ABBEY FARMS 2855Hart Road
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Join us on Thursday, December 27th to re-embrace the joy of life.
The holidays are here and sometimes they can be difficult, but Mayslake Ministries is here to help you. Linda Brinkman is hosting this holiday workshop to help us break through the barriers of sadness so we can enjoy life again. Hosted right here in the Mayslake Ministries
office in Downers Grove, we invite you to join us for a wonderful morning.
Overcoming Loneliness
Date: Thursday, Dec. 27th Time: 10AM—Noon Where: Mayslake Ministries, Downers Grove Cost: $20/person Presenter: Linda Brinkman is a Spiritual Di-rector and a licensed counselor who deals with grief and loneliness. For more information, visit our website, or call our offices at (630) 852-9000.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:1-4ab, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17 Tuesday: Jer 23:5-8; Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt 1:18-25 Wednesday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lk 1:5-25 Thursday: Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-6; Lk 1:26-38 Friday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lk 1:39-45 Saturday: 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lk 1:46-56 Sunday: Mi 5:1-4a; Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19; Heb 10:5-10; Lk 1:39-45
PLEASE DONATE TO OUR HOLIDAY MEAL / FOOD OUTREACH PROGRAM!
Please consider contributing to our annual Holiday Meal / Food Outreach Program which funds Mobile Food Pantries and Holiday meals for our parishion-ers and neighbors who are struggling to make ends meet. By partnering with Catholic Charities and Northern Illinois Food Bank, we can purchase a Holi-day feast for eight. The dinner features turkey as the centerpiece, vegetables, stuffing and gravy as the side dishes, fruit, coffee and dessert. A donation in any amount is joyfully welcomed. En-velopes will be in the pews and in the vestibule. Just place your donation envelope in the collection basket at Mass or drop it off at the parish office. Last year we provided holiday meals for over 30 families and funded a Mobile Food Pantry. As al-ways, thank you for your generosity!
THIS WEEKS EVENTS
Sunday, December 16th
RCIA First Communion—9:00 AM—Church RCIA Reception—10:00 AM—Library
Monday, December 17th
CCD Confessions—6:45 PM—Church Cursillo Meeting—7:00 PM—Library
Tuesday, December 18th
Reconciliation—6:00 PM—Church
Wednesday, December 19th Spanish Legion of Mary—6:15 PM—Library
English Legion of Mary—7:00 PM—Ministry Room
Friday, December 21st Rectory Office Closed
Reconciliation—8:15 AM—Church
Saturday, December 22 Rectory Office Closed
No CCD—Christmas Holiday Reconciliation—3:00 PM—Church
Rectory Office Closed Friday December 21st
Saturday, December 22nd Sunday, December 23rd Monday, December 24th Tuesday, December 25th
(St. John the Apostle)
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturday, December 15—3:00—4:45 PM
Tuesday, December 18—6:00—7:00 PM
Friday, December 21—8:15—9:15 AM
Saturday, December 22—3:00—4:45 PM
And by appointment—630-279-7404
7 Hours of Confession
When was the last time you received Reconciliation?
Was it recently? In the past year? Awhile ago?
You are invited to prepare your heart and soul for Christmas. The priests of the 16 parishes of Eastern DuPage County will be available to celebrate the Sacrament of Healing of Sin.
7 Hours of Support for victims of abuse
Priests will also be available separate from hearing confessions to listen to anyone who has been the victim of abuse or has experienced pain and suffering related to the abuse that has taken place in the Catholic Church.
Saturday, December 15, from 9 am until 4 pm
There will be select times when the Sacrament will be offered in both Polish and Spanish.
All Catholics are invited to receive God’s grace
Please come to Visitation Church 779 S. York Street, Elmhurst
Joliet Diocese Eastern Cluster Simbang Gabi 2018 Services
Friday, December 14th
Christ the King Parish—7:00 PM Lombard 630-629-1717
Saturday, December 15th
Ascension of Our Lord—6:00 PM Oakbrook Terrace 630-629-5810
Sunday, December 16th
St. Walter—3:00 PM Roselle 630-894-2461
Monday, December 17th
Our Lady of Peace—7:00 PM Darien 630-323-4333
Tuesday, December 18th
St. Mary Immaculate—7:30 PM Plainfield 815-436-2651
Wednesday, December 19th
Divine Savior—7:00 PM Downers Grove 630-969-1532
Thursday, December 20th—7:00 PM
Visitation Elmhurst 630-834-6700
Friday, December 21st Holy Trinity—7:00 PM
Westmont 630-968-1366
Saturday, December 22nd—6:30 PM St. Dominic Roman Catholic Parish
Bolingbrook 630-739-5703
Calling all men who love to sing!
For the New Year, find some time for something YOU love—join the Men of Spirito! We re-hearse on Tuesday nights. From January through June we sing in two concerts and 3 service
events- and we have a great time every time we’re together! The Men of Spirito! Ensemble is for men 18 years of age and older who can carry a tune. Reading music is a plus but not necessary. Want to exercise your singing voice and your brain? Learn some new music? Enjoy the company of some great guys? Give the Men of Spirito! a try. For more information go to www.SpiritoSingers.org or give us a call at 630.581.5440. Rehearsals for our Spring Season begin on January 8 so don’t delay!!!
ANNULMENT
SUPPORT DAY Sponsored by:
THE OFFICE OF FAMILY MINISTRY DIOCESE OF JOLIET
Saturday, January 26, 2019
9:00 AM—4:00 PM (check-in at 8:30 AM) Blanchette Catholic Center
16555 Weber Rd., Crest Hill, IL
This day is designed for divorced persons who have al-ready petitioned the Diocesan tribunal to begin the an-nulment process, and who need support to complete the long questionnaire. The $25.00 fee includes morning coffee, lunch, and
materials.
Pre-registration is required by January 20, 2019. To register please call: the Office of Family Ministry
815-838-5334 or register online: https://conta.cc/2JqUyBe
Waterleaf Miracle of the Month for December, 2018
“Julie” came to us feeling she is not prepared to be a parent. She initially intended to abort her pregnancy, and her boyfriend was supporting this decision. During a spiritual discussion, she said she’s prays to God for guidance every day. She appeared interested in the ultrasound, remarking that is was interesting to see. She was still undecided after her appointment but agreed to come back for a follow up to check progress. When we saw her a second time, “Julie” stated she de-cided to keep the baby, and that when we prayed with her at the previous appointment, she “knew that it was a sign from God.” She has the support of family and friends. The father is OK with her keeping the ba-by. She said that it’s “not about us, it’s about the baby.”
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Of December 15th—December 23rd
Date Intention RequestedbySaturday, 15th 8:00 AM 5:00 PM 1. Philip Oliver (+) 1. Mary T. Moneer & George P. Summins (+) Sara Oliver George & Mary Ann McBeath Sunday, 16th 9:00 AM 1. Helen & Jim King (+) 2. Lillian Zichittella (+) The Whitkanack Family The Foley Family 11:00 AM 1. John Nicioli (+) Jim & Mary Haas 12:30 PM 1. The Parishioners of St. Johns Monday, 17th 7:45 AM 1. Bernice Deron (+) Jim & Mary Haas Tuesday, 18th 7:45 AM 1. Jim Hickman (+) Larry & Tita Tan Wednesday, 19th 7:45 AM 1. Corrine Altherr (+) Eric & Debbie Soriano & Clemens Altherr Thursday, 20th 7:00 PM 1. The Parishioners of St. Johns Friday, 21st 7:45 AM 1. Marcelino Cruz (+) The Tan Family Saturday, 22th 8:00 AM 5:00 PM 1. The Parishioners of St. Johns 1. Geraldine Goelz (+) 2. Maurice Connors (+) Mike & Ellen Goelz & Family Family & Friends Sunday, 23rd 9:00 AM 1. Maciej Korys (+) 2. Margaret Coduti (+) Magdalena Pikor & Family Jean Sachs 11:00 AM 12:30 PM
1. The Parishioners of St. Johns 1. The Parishioners of St. Johns December 15 - 16 3rd Sunday of Advent Mass Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 9:00 AM Sunday 11:00 AM Sunday 12:30 PM
Lector #1 Pat Ploof Magda Pikor Sharon Yangas Lector #2 Minister Faye La Porta Ginger Herring Terry Bode Maty Rosas Minister Rose Hoppenrath George Kohnke Jackie Caccitolo Laura Munoz Minister Judy Johnson Mary Madsen Patrick Heneghan
December 22 - 23 4th Sunday of Advent Mass Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 9:00 AM Sunday 11:00 AM Sunday 12:30 PM
Lector #1 Pat Ploof Jim Cicero Adele Mar ns Maria Aviles Lector #2 Cora Francisco Minister Tim Morris Ginger Herring Mary Madsen Minister Jim Haas George Kohnke Terry Bode Minister Mary Kranz Ann Barger
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