HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH PEORIA, ILLINOIS

3720 N. Sterling Avenue Peoria, Illinois 61615

PARISH ADMINISTRATION

Rev. Michael J. Glastetter, OFM Conv. Pastor

Rev. Alejandro López, OFM Conv. Associate Pastor

Deacon Joseph LaHood

Martha Fredericksen Music Minister

John Clark Church Organist

Joe Waugh Robin Beran

Parish Trustees

Mark Bursott Parish Pastoral Council President

Nicole Arendell Director of Religious Education

Joel Gray Eucharistic Adoration Coordinator

Sherry Urbanc Elizabeth Ministry

Mike & Angie Dobbs Natural Family Planning Coordinators

Carol Gross Mary & Martha Society

Joe Jochman

Men’s Club

Bernie Giacabazi Mission Committee

Julie Beckenbaugh Compassion Ministry

Mary Kaufman Prayer Circle (for intentions in prayer)

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION

Sharon Zogby Administrator

Maria Rudloff Secretary

Greg Shaheen Education Commission President

John and Margo Tony Home & School Presidents

309-688-3427 688-3427

688-3427

681-9360

686-1664

681-9228

682-7406

688-3427

686-1960

682-3716

685-6561

685-0119

682-2934

745-3256

686-2852

688-4018 688-2931

693-0708

688-5819

We warmly welcome new par ishioners & vis i tors! New par ishioners may regis ter by phoning the off ices a t 688-3427, dur ing normal off ice hours (8:30AM–3:30 PM).

`táá \ÇàxÇà|ÉÇá

MONDAY, January 7—Saint Raymond of Penafort NO MASSES ON MONDAY, JANUARY 7

TUESDAY, January 8—Christmas Weekday 7:00 AM Virginia Conness by Edmund Conness 5:30 PM Marilyn Engels by her Friends and Family

WEDNESDAY, January 9—Christmas Weekday 7:00 AM Robert Kelly by Lawrence & Marie Zarley 5:30 PM Mary Ann Haines by the Tony Driscoll Family

THURSDAY, January 10—Christmas Weekday 7:00 AM William Hines by M/M Mike McMillan 5:30 PM Rita Beaupre by her Family

FRIDAY, January 11—Christmas Weekday 7:00 AM Mary Ann Haines by Holy Family Funeral Choir 9:00 AM School Mass

SATURDAY, January 12—Christmas Weekday 8:00 AM Howard Nisius by his Family 5:00 PM Sister Laura, OSB by Dennis Orr

SUNDAY, January 13—Baptism of the Lord 7:00 AM Kay VonTobel by Orease Purvis 9:00 AM Virginia Mallow by her Children 11:00 AM Our Parish Community

fvÜ|ÑàâÜx yÉÜ à{x jxx~

7 Mon 1 Jn 3:22-4:6/Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 8 Tue 1 Jn 4:7-10/Mk 6:34-44 9 Wed 1 Jn 4:11-18/Mk 6:45-52 10 Thu 1 Jn 4:19—5:4/Lk 4:14-22a 11 Fri 1 Jn 5:5-13/Lk 5:12-16 12 Sat 1 Jn 5:14-21/Jn 3:22-30 13 SUN Is 42:1-4, 6-7/Acts 10:34-38/Mt3:13-17

“For he shall rescue the poor when he cries out, and the afflicted when he has no one to help him. He shall have pity for the lowly and the poor; the lives of the poor he shall save.” Ps 72:12-13

EPIPHANY OF THE LORD JANUARY 6, 2008

WWW.PEORIAHOLYFAMILY.COM Visit us online for the weekly bulletin, a complete schedule of events, our current photo gallery, and more. Included in the photo gallery are pictures of our Christmas celebrations and last weekend’s Mass of Thanksgiving with Bishop Callahan. Check it out and stay informed.

BREAD OF LIFE ADORATION PROGRAM “Unless we believe and see Jesus in the appearance of bread on the altar, we will not be able to see him in the distressing guise of the poor. The time you spend with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament will help bring about everlasting peace on earth.” —Mother Teresa

To schedule a regular hour in the Chapel, call Joel Gray 686-1960, Jeanine Best 682-1207, Joan Kirchgessner 682-2720, Joel Gray 686-1960, or Lisa & Jerry Sanderson 282-0840 for more information.

THANK YOU Thank you to everyone

who helped plan and coordinate this year’s celebration of Christmas —

musicians, servers, ministers, volunteers. Thank you! Merry Christmas!

MAY YOU HAVE A BLESSED EPIPHANY

HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH PEORIA, ILLINOIS

SOCIAL JUSTICE CORNER Some thoughts for the New Year: “In doing justice, we come to know God better: Did not your father eat and drink and do justice and righteousness? Then it was well with him. He judged the cause of the poor and needy; then it was well. Is not this to know me? says the Lord (Jeremiah 22:15b-16). In addition to knowing God better, doing justice leads to shalom, peace: Then justice will dwell in the wilderness, and righteousness abide in the fruitful field. The effect of righteousness abide in the fruitful field. The effect of righteousness will be peace, and the result of righteousness, quietness and trust forever (Isaiah 31:16-17).

Where there is justice there is the possibility of peace. The opposite is also true: where there is oppression and injustice there can be no shalom. What is this shalom God is calling us to experience? It is certainly more than the absence of war and violence. The basic meaning of shalom is wholeness. It involves all the conditions of life that make for wholeness and harmony. Shalom is the goal of God’s work as deliverer and liberator. God’s purpose in the world is to restore shalom wherever it has been broken. God’s will for all is shalom, and the task of the community of faith is to do God’s will.” —Bread for the World, “Biblical Basis for Justice.” Read the entire document at: www,bread.org/get-involved/at-church/biblical-basics-on-justice.html PRAY FOR FRANCISCAN VOCATIONS Bernie Giacabazi will have the Franciscan vocation picture and say the prayers for an increase of Vocations to the priesthood and religious life, especially to the Conventual Franciscans of Saint Bonaventure Province. Consider signing up. If you have any questions, please call Joann Murphy at 688-7250. SPALDING SCHOLARSHIP FUND GRANTS Tuition assistance scholarship grants from the Spalding Endowment Fund established as a result of the ROOTED in FAITH Campaign will be available for the 2008-2009 school year, for students enrolled or intending to enroll in grades kindergarten through 12 in any Catholic school located in the Diocese of Peoria whose families are members of a Catholic parish or diocese. All grants will be based on financial need objectively assessed. Information about the grants and application materials may be obtained from any Catholic elementary or secondary school in the Diocese of Peoria. Families of students currently receiving grants are reminded that all grants are for one year only. Anyone seeking to renew a grant for 2008-2009 must reapply. Application deadline: February 15. Notification of grant awards will be made by mid-April 2008. MARY & MARTHA SOCIETY There will be no regular meeting in January; but don’t forget to get your annual dues into Jean Quigley. We will resume meetings on February 14, 2008.

LITURGICAL MINISTERS SCHEDULE For the weekend of January 12-13

Saturday, 5:00 PM Greeters: Denise Adams-Wenger, Carol Gross Readers: Perry French, Cathy Brown Eucharistic Ministers: Kathleen Krippel, Bernie Giacabazi, Gina Cooley, Kathy Wilkins, Nickie Roberson, Dan Salrin, Colleen Gratton

Sunday, 7:00 AM Greeters: Ron Wasson Readers: Karen Feckler, Bob Mueller Eucharistic Minister: Terri LaHood. Judy Mueller, Darlene Anstett

Sunday, 9:00 AM Greeters: Cheryl & Tom Craft, Jim& Kristina Montelongo Readers: Joan Kirchgessner, Bill Fischer Eucharistic Ministers: Ray Maroon, Barb Koepple, Dick Diekemper, Mary Vosberg, Gina Fischer, Ken Mullally, Joe Ernst

Sunday, 11:00 AM Greeters: Sara Alwan, Dawn & Tom Hinds Readers: Chris Everts, Dave Reynolds Eucharistic Ministers: Linda Reynolds, Olga & Wayne Katus, Marc Burnett, Marguerite Everts, Sally Wagner, Jeanine Best STEWARDSHIP—TIME, TALENT, TREASURE Today we remember the three wise men from the East who came to pay homage to the infant Jesus, bringing Him rich gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. The gifts we bring — our time, service, and some share of what we earn for the work we do — are equally precious in His sight. HOLY FAMILY MI MEETING The Mother of the Holy Family MI Village meets after the 8:00 AM Mass on Saturday, January 13, 8:30–10:00 AM in the Magnificat Room of the Parish Center. All are welcome. FINE ARTS SOCIETY OF PEORIA Save the date of January 10, 2008. Dr. Sarah Glover, Assistant Professor of Art at Bradley University, will examine the ways in which several contemporary artists have approached the subject of the Virgin Mary and consider both the devotional and the controversial responses their work has elicited. Her lecture will be held at Lakeview Museum, 1125 W. Lake Avenue, at 10AM. The Fine Arts Society invites you for coffee at 9:30AM before the lecture begins. HOLY HOUR OF PRAYER The monthly hour of prayer for the rights of the unborn will be tomorrow, Monday, January 7, at 7pm, at the Rosmini House, 2327 W. Heading Avenue. The hour includes Benediction and the Rosary. All are welcome to attend.

EPIPHANY OF THE LORD JANUARY 6, 2008