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Corpus Christi , 2014 Second Week of The word Advent is from the word adventus for "coming" and is associated with the four weeks of preparation for . Advent always contains four Sundays, beginning on the Sunday nearest the feast of St. Andrew the Apostle, (November 30) and continuing until . It blends together a penitential spirit, very similar to , a liturgical theme of preparation for the Second and Final Coming of the Lord, called the Parousia, and a joyful theme of getting ready for the Bethlehem event. Since the 900s Advent has been considered the beginning of the Church year. 2014 Advent & Christmas Season Schedule Come, with us! Advent Weekend Masses From November 29th/30th thru December 20th/21st • Saturday Vigil at 5pm Sunday Masses at 7am, 9am and 11am Feast of the Immaculate Conception Monday, December 8th Masses at 8:30am and 7:30pm

Advent Reconciliation Services Tuesday, December 9th at 7pm Monday, December 15th at 7pm (Regular Saturday reconciliation 4:00-4:30pm schedule remains in effect) (Christmas Vigil) Wednesday, December 24th: Masses at 4pm, 7pm, 9pm and 11pm Carols ½ hour before each Mass New this year! 9pm Mass is in Polish – Christmas Day Thursday, December 25th: Masses at 9am and 11am Carols ½ hour before each Mass

Holy Family Saturday, December 27th Vigil Mass at 5pm Sunday, December 28th Masses at 7am, 9am and 11am

Mary, Mother of God Holy Day of Obligation Wednesday, December 31st Vigil Mass at 5pm Thursday, 1st Mass at 10am

Epiphany Saturday, January 3rd Vigil at 5pm Sunday, January 4th Masses at 7am, 9am and 11am

Baptism of the Lord Saturday, January 10th Vigil at 5pm Sunday, January 11th Masses at 7am, 9am and 11am Special Times In Which We Live: Advent and the Year of Consecrated Life

1. The beginning of Advent marks the start of a new . Every year, following a three year cycle, during the Sunday liturgies we listen to the history of ’ life narrated by a different author. This year we will follow the guidance of St. Mark the Evangelist, the companion of St. Peter the Apostle. His Good News is the shortest of all the four and also the oldest one (written around 65 A.D.). Jesus, the Son of God, as portrayed by St. Mark, keeps His identity , concealing it in parables so that even the disciples fail to understand Him. All this is in keeping with a prophecy, which foretold the fate of the Messiah as the Suffering Servant. St. Mark invites us to discover Jesus not only as Savior of the world but as our personal Savior as well.

2. The start of Advent is also the beginning of the Year of Consecrated Life which will continue until 2, 2016. The special year dedicated to consecrated life was announced by Francis and is similar to previously themed years announced by such as the Year of the Priest (2009-2010). It marks the 50th anniversary of "Perfectae Caritatis," (“of the Perfect Love”), the Decree on the Adaptation and Renewal of Religious Life issued by the in 1965.

The Year of Consecrated Life focuses our attention on women and men, nuns, religious brothers and priests who were called to lead a special life according to the three evangelical counsels: poverty, chastity and obedience. Throughout the centuries, a multitude of ways were developed to realize these counsels: living in community or alone, wearing religious habit or lay dress, dedicating one’s life to education, work, foreign missions, health services, or to a contemplative life. Every religious order, every religious congregation, and each of its members has a special charism that enriches both the Church and the societies among which they live. There is 910,000 consecrated men and women in the world, more than twice the number of diocesan priests. The popular joke saying that even God does not know how many women’s religious congregations exist in the world only underlines the variety of treasures of consecrated life that permeates the Catholic Church.

Unfortunately, many faithful have a very limited view of the life and ministry of religious congregations. In an effort to help lay Catholics, especially the young, gain a deeper understanding of religious life, priests, brothers and women religious intend to open their convents, , abbeys and religious houses to the public on February 8, 2015. On 13, 2015, a worldwide special day of prayer is scheduled inviting people to join religious men and women for vespers, the rosary or .

As the community of Corpus Christi we also want to actively participate in celebrating this year. First, we will periodically say a special prayer during the Masses for the Year of Consecrated Life. We will ask God for new and good vocations to the consecrated life and for support of current members of religious orders and communities. We would also like to organize trips to nearby convents and cloisters during open house days and invite its members to visit our parish.

Many nuns, religious brothers and priests greatly impacted our lives in the past or perhaps recently. Let us not forget their dedication to the mission of the Church as catechists, sacristans, musicians, educators, spiritual mentors and confessors, as well as serving the Church in many other capabilities. If some of you would like to share with our parish community a testimonial of how nuns, religious priests or brothers impacted your life, please send them to me at the parish e-mail; [email protected]

In Christ,

Fr. Mark Jurzyk Mass Intentions Minister Schedules for Saturday, 5:00 p.m. Mass LC: Bell Saturday, December 6 Advent Weekday 8:30 a.m. Parishioners of Corpus Christi : Pedrick, Zayia 5:00 p.m. Alice Vesely ╬ Corpus Christi Ministers of Host Greeters W. Mertz, C. Pope, J. Klemz, P. Krohn Dr. Glenn Cunningham ╬ Jim & Kathie Brewer Extraordinary M. Carr, C. Foley, D. Gibellina, B. Gossen Mary Anne Cahill ╬ Mr. & Mrs. Tony Rickert Ministers of Eucharist D. Koeller Sunday, December 7 Second Sunday of Advent Minister Schedules for Sunday, December 14 7:00 a.m. Mary MacDonnell ╬ Bill Bowers 7:00 a.m. Mass LC: Mazzone 9:00 a.m. Karen Stewart ╬ Jim & Kathie Brewer Lectors Dedic, Zaccagnini Olga Biggott ╬ Cynthia & Steve Sauer Host Greeters M. Nelson, K. Dedic 11:00 a.m. Ann Macino ╬ Corpus Christi Parish Extraordinary J. Hookham, P. Mamica, P. Murphy, P. Smith Edward Bucaro ╬ Bill & Joan Durante Ministers of Eucharist M. Verduin Monday, December 8 The Immaculate Conception 9:00 a.m. Mass LC: Levato 8:30 a.m. Jake ╬ Maria Koerner Stefano & Maria Innamorato ╬ Maria Laterza Lectors: McNeill, Pope 7:30 p.m. Pauline Suarez ╬ Celeste Marflak Host Greeters: K. & R. Mahrenholz, Z. & M. Mondrala Tuesday, December 9 St. Juan Diego Extraordinary K. Jatczak, C. King, K. Lambert, S. Laurila Ministers of Eucharist 8:30 a.m. Edward Bucaro ╬ Corpus Christi Parish J. McNeill Wednesday, December 10 Advent Weekday 11:00 a.m. Mass LC: Farrell 8:30 a.m. Arleen Bowers ╬ Bill Bowers Lectors Dwyer, Molinaro Thursday, December 11 St. Damasus I Host Greeters A. Scherer, G. Santos, B. Smith, E. Windisch

8:30 a.m. Patricia Koerner SI Maria Koerner Extraordinary Ministers of Eucharist C. Millon, L. Sorensen, P. Santos, M. Sbertoli Friday, December 12 Our Lady of Guadalupe B. Sciortino 8:30 a.m. Loretta Cerabona ╬ Friends Saturday, December 13 St. Lucy Thank You! 5:00 p.m. Angie Landise ╬ Nora O’Shea Jim Tamirino ╬ Dora Gibellina A great big THANK YOU to everyone who Ralph DiPinto ╬ Wife brought something to share for Fr. Bobʹs Farewell Sunday, December 14 Third Sunday of Advent Receptions. There was soooo much food! Just so 7:00 a.m. Parishioners of Corpus Christi you know, the three Carol Stream Fire Stations were the recipients of the leftovers. They were 9:00 a.m. Olga Biggott ╬ Cynthia & Steve Sauer very happy. Alvaro Sievert ╬ Angara Family And to all who helped serve: You are 11:00 a.m. Ellen Boyer ╬ Betty Sciortino Family Edward Bucaro ╬ Dave & Peg Rivera outstanding! We needed all of you to help get Ann L. Macino ╬ Sarah & Chuck Parcell everyone through the lines. Thank you all so much. ╬ Deceased SI Special Intentions It was so wonderful to see so many join together to Mass Intentions say goodbye to Fr. Bob. It will be a memory he will never forget. “In Memory Of ” Intentions When someone passes away, it is a tradition in the Catholic Church to have them remembered at a Mass. If you wish to drop a request/donation check into the We will be having Mass on collection basket please clearly label it “Mass Intention” and Thursdays, at 8:30 a.m. include a contact name and phone number. Please indicate if it is In Memory Of or a Special Intention so we can process your And there will be no Hospitality request properly. until next year. This week at Corpus Christi Finance Update for the Weekend of -30, 2014 Saturday 12-6-14 8:30 a.m. First Saturday Mass $$ Building Maintenance $$ This week’s Sunday Offertory amounted to Christmas Dinner Sign-up & Collection for CC East $10,090.46 supported by 313 families. This puts us below our weekly budgeted need of $12,231.00. Sunday 12-7-14 Second Sunday of Advent $$ Building Maintenance $$ Sunday Envelopes $ 8,924.50 Christmas Dinner Sign-up 9:00 a.m. P/K RE Classes Electronic Giving $ 430.00 10:00 a.m. Genesis Children’s Envelopes $ 23.25 Delivery of Gifts to CC East Loose Giving $ 712.71 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. St. Nick in the Afternoon 2:00 p.m. Mary Study 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. DTS Building Maintenance $ 15.00 Monday 12-8-14 Immaculate Conception Flowers/Art & Environment $ 20.00 (Holy Day of Obligation) Debt Reduction $ 216.00 8:30 a.m. Mass Thanksgiving Day $ 1,123.00 3:30 - 6:00 p.m. RE 7:30 p.m. Mass Thank you for your continued support and Tuesday 12-9-14 3:30 - 8:15 p.m. RE generosity. Your donations to the parish are 7:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus needed and greatly appreciated. 7:00 p.m. Reconciliation Wednesday 12-10-14 9:30 a.m. Mary Bible Study 3:30 - 8:00 p.m. RE Weekly Readings 6:00 p.m. Children’s 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir Dec. 6 Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Ps 147:1-6; Mt 9:35 -- 10:1, 5a, 6-8 7:00 p.m. Respect Life Committee Dec. 7 Second Sunday of Advent Thursday 12-11-14 7:00 p.m. Practice Is 40:1-5, 9-11; Ps 85:9-14; 2 Pt 3:8-14; Mk 1:1-8 Friday 12-12-14 Our Lady of Guadalupe Dec. 8 Gn 3:9-15, 20; Ps 98:1-4; Eph 1:3-6, 11-12; Lk 1:26-38 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Children of Mary Dec. 9 Is 40:1-11; Ps 96:1-3, 10ac, 11-13; Mt 18:12-14 5:00 p.m. Wedding Rehearsal 7:30 p.m. Mary Bible Study Dec. 10 Is 40:25-31; Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10; Mt 11:28-30 Saturday 12-13-14 $$ Retired Religious $$ Dec. 11 Is 41:13-20; Ps 145:1, 9, 10-13ab; Mt 11:11-15 Christmas Dinner Sign-up 2:00 p.m. Wedding Dec. 12 Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19: Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47, or any readings from the Sunday 12-14-14 Third Sunday of Advent Common of the Blessed Virgin Mary, nos. 707-712 $$ Retired Religious $$ Christmas Dinner Sign-up Dec. 13 Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Ps 80:2ac, 3b, 15-16, 18-19; Mt 17:9a, Pancake Breakfast 10-13 Poor Clares Selling Religious Items 9:00 a.m. P/K RE Classes Dec. 14 Third Sunday of Advent 10:00 a.m. SVDP Is 61:1-2a, 10-11; Lk 1:46-50, 53-54; 1 Thes 5:16-24; Jn 10:15 a.m. P/K Program 1:6-8, 19-28 2:00 p.m. Mary Bible Study DTS Retreat The Feast of the Immaculate UPDATE Conception is a Holy Day • Have your home phone/cell numbers changed? of Obligation • Have you moved or are you moving? • Did you change your email address? Masses will be celebrated at 8:30 a.m. Please let the parish office know and we will update your records. Call us at 630-483-4673, Monday And 7:30 p.m. on through Friday, Between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday, December 8th You may also email the changes to: [email protected] The St. Vincent de Paul Please pray for our sick listed below... Society John Arndt Margaret Krahn Fr. Dennis Settles Mark Aruno Frances Kuhn Mickey Simonetta is a lay organization of men and women Phyllis Barone Ron Lapso Jerry Sliwa Sr. who join together to grow spiritually, and Jean Beach Edward Latham Cookie Slobodecki who offer person-to-person service to those Joan Beck Monica Lulek Ann Templin in need within our parish boundaries. We Timothy Benner Bernie Madden Mary Thiltgen witness God’s love by embracing works of charity and justice. Candy Calderone Donald Mahrenholz Juanita Torronio If you are in need of help, please call our confidential Ernestina Castro Karen Mahrenholz Pino Trino hotline number: 630-585-4670. If you are interested in Pat Clarida Helen Malinowski Jennifer Trzeciak joining this ministry, we meet the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the Bernadette Connors Robert Mangen Joanie Turos month in Marian Hall. Amanda Conrardy Misti Maynard Patrick Virnich Charles Conroy Fr. Anthony J. Meis David Yurik Upcoming Events: Meri Crispino Helen Mellan ——— Christmas Dinner Sign-ups – Dec. 6-7, 13-14 Marsha Curley Greg Miller Patty Altman Sheila Cunningham Cathy Millon Elena Castro Gift cards would also be appreciated in the amounts Eric Dodrill Sally Millon Leonnel Carrasco of $5 through $25 per card for Aldi, Jewel, Target Josh Dominas Connie Mistro Karen Groshart and Walgreens. They can be dropped off before or Ramona Feltes Mary Myscofski Ed Jablonski after Masses any weekend prior to Dec. 6. Keith Frederick Carole Naughton Gene Koeppe Melanie Frederick Catherine Nieds Margaret Kranz Gifts should be dropped off in Marian Hall the weekend Mary Fortino River Occhipinti Christina Martinelli of Dec. 6-7 before Masses and no later than 11 a.m. Dec. 7. Maria Fortunato Donald Ott Mary Lou Lara Candy General Antoinette Padua Irene Maligranda/Bieg Frank Haraf David Pamment Irene Mamica Dr. Dan Haraf Janet Parnell Mary Mayse Volunteers Adam Hennig Ann Rada Bob Miller Sharlene Hennig Shirley Rickert Bill Mills Corpus Christi PADS is in urgent need of Nancy Houdek Mary Roberts Angeline Murray volunteers. We will be hosting the homeless Rosemary Hulina Casey Sadowski Diane Reynolds on the third Wednesday of each month from Barbara Hunter Mary Salerno Dolores Salerno September thru May at Our Savior Lutheran. Bob Jackson Jill Sauer Ronnie Shulga Corina Jackson Gwen Scandora Ivan Stern We are in need during all shifts. We are also Jack Jennings Eugenia Schaul James Strawn in need of volunteers to donate food for Sue Junkroski John Schleier Jim Thode meals on these Wednesdays. Please contact Donald Kaderabek George Schlung Kim Walsh Bridget Writt at 630-588-0747, Barb Kotowski [email protected] or Pam Romaniak at * Parishioners will remain on the prayer list for 7 weeks. If you [email protected] or 630-293-1676 would like to remain on the list longer please call the office and give us an update. Thank you.

In Loving Remembrance Raymond Adreani Rita Kanabrocki Edward Bucaro Joseph Kashickey Sal Ferrara Ann Macino Pancake Breakfast Next Sunday, Retreat/ workshop December 14th from 9:00 am to For widowed men/women There will be a retreat/workshop January 10 & 11, 11:00 am in Marian Hall 2015, at Our Lady of the House of Prayer (located in Lemont on Alvernia Manor’s campus). Being widowed is a special loss, and this program is designed especially to help the widowed find hope & Knights of Columbus joy again. Incls. overnight and meals. Space limited – Corpus Christi Council register early. Ph: Joyful Again Widowed Ministry 708- 10958 354-7211 Christmas Flower Recipes Envelopes & Oplatki The holidays are coming and we Christmas Flower Envelopes know you are getting out those great family recipes. Corpus are available in the Narthex, to remember Christi will be compiling a recipe your loved ones during this holy and book in the Spring as part of our joyful season. Please return the envelopes ongoing celebration of our 25th an- in the general collection by Sunday, niversary. Please start thinking about which ones you st would like to include in our “TASTE OF CORPUS December 21 . All donations will be CHRISTI” book. Ethnic recipes are particularly sought. announced in the bulletin during the Christmas Season.

We will also have Oplatki available for DirectoDirectorryy UpdaUpdatete your Christmas Vigil celebrations at Lifetouch has our directory in production. home. Suggested donation is $2 for a They should arrive here around package of 3 large (5”x7”) white wafers December 15. embossed with Nativity scenes. Diocesan Missions to the Bolivia Are you being called? The Joliet Diocese – Partnership in Missions announces the formation of medical, construction and outreach teams to serve in Surce, Bolivia. The mission will leave on April 11th and return on April 25th, 2015. Missions have been going to Surce, Bolivia since 1994. Surgeons are needed in the following specialties: general, plastic, ENT, orthopedic and pediatric. Also needed are anesthesiologists or nurse anesthetists, as well as operating and recovery room nurses. Staff nurses, preferably Spanish speaking, are sought to teach post – op care. For our field clinics we need pediatricians and / or pediatric nurse practitioners. Family Practitioners, internists, ER doctors and dentists are also sought. A construction and outreach team will join this mission. We invite men and women who would like to assist local people in building homes and to work in outreach programs for the poor. No special construction skills are necessary, just willing hands and a warm heart. Pastoral workers are also needed. Donations of surgical supplies are greatly needed and deeply appreciated. We especially ask for your prayers. Applications are available at www.paxjoliet.org/ missions. Click on “Get Involved”, or call the Office for Human Dignity – Missions at 815-221- 6256. The Partnership in Mission is celebrating 21 years of medical, construction, and university missions. For further information, please call 815- 221-6256 or email: [email protected].

Religious Education Religious Education Junior High Students in Grades P/K-9 Jr. High RE (Grades 7-9) Contact Mark Herwaldt PH: 630-483-4226 RE (Grades P/ K-6) PH: 630-483-4222 RE e-mail address: [email protected] Jr. High e-mail address: [email protected]

Junior High Religious Education Calendar Community Service Opportunities

• Adopt a Family /Christmas Delivery December 6/7 30 minutes before each 12/7 1-4pm – St. Nick in the Afternoon Mass 12/8-12/10 – Large Group Activity • Nick in the Afternoon December 7th 1pm to 12/14 10:15am – P/K Christmas Program 4pm • Pancake Breakfast December 14th 8:00 am 12/21-1/3 – NO CLASS – Christmas Break to 11:00 am. Call YM Office at 630-483-4226 Advent Reconciliation December 7 Nick in Afternoon 1 – 4 pm All students who have 8 RE Mass 7:30 pm celebrated their First Reconciliation are asked to 14 Pancake Breakfast attend our Advent 15 Reconciliation 7 p.m. Reconciliation service. There will be a parish 22/23 No Class service on Tuesday, December 9th at 7pm and 29/30 No Class a youth service (open to all) on Monday, th December 15 at 7pm. Celebrating the Camp ROCK of Reconciliation is an excellent way th to prepare for the birth of the Savior. Current 6 – 8 graders are invited to attend a four day Catholic summer camp 11 – 14 & 6 - 9, 2015 at Dickson Valley Camp - bunk beds, Sunday School Program swimming, canoeing, Mass, archery, rock climbing, Our Sunday School students will bonfires, climbing walls, music, food, and so much perform the Christmas story on more! Cost $300.00. Register by April 1st and Sunday, December 14th at save $25! Register at www.camprock.me Call 10:15am. All are welcome to join Mark Herwaldt at 630-483-4226 or E-mail: us! [email protected] Good Deeds Christopher – fed my dog 2 times Emmaline – held my baby cousin Camp WOW th Isabella V. – got good grades Current 6 – 8 graders are invited to attend a four day Catholic summer camp June 15 – 18, 2015 at Joseph – helped take care of my new Dickson Valley Camp - bunk beds, swimming, ca- brother noeing, Mass, archery, rock climbing, bonfires, climbing walls, music, food, and so much more! Dear God, Cost $235.00. Call Mark Herwaldt at 630-483 As we light this second candle, -4226 or E-mail: [email protected] may our hearts grow in anticipation of the coming of the Savior. Fill our hearts with the hope of salvation that your Son brings. Amen. HIGH SCHOOL, COLLEGE and YOUNG ADULTS Contact: Mark Herwaldt PH: 630-483-4226 e-mail address: [email protected] High School - DTS College & Young Adults Dead Theologian Society is a Catholic youth min- Spirit & Truth - What is Spirit & Truth? Spirit & istry for all high school teens. Teens meet at Cor- Truth is a weekly gathering of young adults (19 to 39) pus Christi every Sunday in Marian Hall. Meet that features prayer, conversations on issues of faith, new friends, good food, and great topics. and a holy hour of . Grow closer to God and each other. Lisle - St. Joan of Arc Church Friday evenings 7-9 pm NEXT MEETING: Naperville - St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church 2220 Lisson Rd. For more details: December 7th 7 - 9 pm Jason Novak at [email protected] Service Opportunity Nick in the Afternoon Faith and Fellowship Group December 7th 1pm to 4pm We are a young adult prayer group centered around a Help lead a group of children through different crafts love of God as well as fellowship with one another and activities. through Him. We meet weekly for an hour prayer dis- Contact Mary Lou Conroy at 630-483-4222 cussion and a little fun too! All are welcome!! Find us on Facebook. For more information, call Mark Spiritual Opportunity Herwaldt at 630-483-4226 Advent Retreat - December 14th Cost $18.00 from 4pm to 9pm Diocesan World Youth Day 2015 Marian Hall. Includes Laser Tag and Pizza Palm Sunday 29, 2015 All high school teens are invited. Food, Fellowship, Fun, University of St. Francis Prayer, and Reconciliation. WYD is bigger than the physical gathering of the Holy Social/Service Opportunity Father with hundreds of thousands of young peo- ple from across the world. WYD is a call to all the Cath- Trip to Chicago - December 21st olic youth and young adults, whether they make the Meet at Winfield Train Station at 8:30 a.m. Mass at trip to in 2016 or are celebrating this in their Holy Name Cathedral, Food, Shopping, Bring a blanket home country...to renew their faith in Christ and live for the homeless. out the . On March 29th, join Catholic young adults from all over the Joliet Diocese for a prayerful, Service Opportunity - Peer Ministry Team powerful, dynamic experience as we celebrate World All high school teens are invited to join our high school Youth Day 2015. leadership team. This team plans retreats and events for high school and junior high teens. If you are interested, Campus Ministry Program we meet on Sunday 6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. in Marian th Diocese of Joliet serves the Catholic students at several Hall. NEXT MEETING January 4 6:00 PM of the non-Catholic campuses in our diocese. You've heard of Newman Centers probably - we run the New- Adult Leaders Needed man Centers, except none of our campuses are exactly We are in need of more adult leaders for our high large enough to have any stand-alone Newman facilities. school DTS program. If you have a love for God and the We work with the local , campus ministry offic- Catholic faith and you love teens, please prayerfully es, chaplains and student services offices at these cam- consider spending time getting to know some of the puses to run programs and be a resource for Catholic most awesome young people ever. Call Mark Herwaldt students and those interested in learning more about at 630-483-4226 for more information. the Catholic faith. Our campus ministers are always available for conversations to talk about faith and your own journey. Hopefully you'll be in touch or be able to Support Youth Ministry connect if you haven't already. We're here to help. Youth Sponsors Needed We are looking for financial support to help defray the Campuses Served: cost of the leadership conferences for our high school College of DuPage, Elmhurst College, Joliet Junior Col- teens. Full sponsorship is $200.00, Half $100.00 Quarter lege, Midwestern University, North Central College $50.00. For more information contact Mark Herwaldt at Olivet Nazarene University [email protected] http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/campus/ sectioncontent.php?secid=5 Christmas Music Ministry Opportunities! Ever think of joining one of our /ensembles, but have limited time availability? Consider joining us for Christmas!

Children’s Choir: Open to: Children 2nd through 8th grade Singing at: Christmas Eve Mass 4pm on Wednesday, December 24th Special Rehearsals: Wednesday, December 10th 6pm-6:30pm and Tuesday, December 16th 6pm-6:30pm ( attend one of these rehearsals)

Adult Choir: Open to: High school age and older Singing at: Christmas Eve Mass 11pm on Wednesday, December 24th Special Rehearsals: Wednesdays 7pm-8pm on December 3rd & 10th; Tuesday, December 16th 7pm-8pm

Guitar Ensemble: Open to: High school age and older Singing at: Christmas Eve Mass 4pm on Wednesday, December 24th & Christmas Day Mass 9am on Thursday, December 25th (sing at one or both!) Special Rehearsal: 7pm on Thursday, December 18th

Any questions, contact Peg Rivera 483-4673 x107 [email protected]

We Welcome the Newly BapƟzed Members of Corpus ChrisƟ Parish. “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all naƟons, bapƟzing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, unƟl the end of the age." Mt 28:19-20

ROSARY FOR LIFE PURE HEARTS Come pray the Pro-Life Rosary at Corpus Those whose hearts are pure are the temples of the Christi on Tuesday mornings in the church after the 8:30 am Mass Holy Spirit. ~ St. Lucy RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS

Brothers and Sisters:

It is time, once again, for the annual collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious (RFR). Please join me in heartfelt support of the 2014 appeal scheduled to take place on December 13 -14, 2014.

Your efforts are vital to its success.

Catholic of the United States initiated the RFR in 1988 to address the deficit in retirement funding among religious communities. Despite ongoing generosity to the annual collection, numerous communities continue to struggle to provide for their senior members. Proceeds from the collection offer supplemental support for bolstering retirement Wednesday, savings and for meeting such day-to-day needs , as prescription medications and nursing care. 7:00 P.M.

Many of us may recall a sister, brother, or religious order priest whose life and ministry had a profound impact on us. You likely have also witnessed the selfless dedication of religious serving in Catholic parishes, schools, hospitals, Corpus Christi Memories and social-service agencies. I invite you, then, either to host an RFR speaker at Mass or to Whether you’ve been a parishioner for a month, 5 years make the appeal yourself, sharing with or 25 years, we want your memories and/or thoughts of parishioners the contributions religious have what Corpus Christi has meant to you. Please share with made and continue to make to our Church and us. They will be included in an anniversary booklet marking these past 25 years of Corpus Christi! If you world. Most importantly, please be sure to have any pictures, we’d love those too. Gather them and announce the collection from the . we’ll scan them and get them back to you. Any ques- tions, call Kathie at 630-483-4673 or email her at cck- I understand that many worthwhile causes vie brewer@sbcglobalnet. for the limited resources of parishioners; I ask you simply to encourage them to give what they can. Above all, please join me in praying for God’s continued blessing on our nation’s elderly religious.

Faithfully in Christ,

Most Reverend R. Daniel Conlon of Joliet St. Nick in the Afternoon A Celebration for Saint Nicholas Day Join us Sunday, December 7 1:00-4:00 p.m. Ages 3-10 (must be potty trained) $5.00 per child Spend the afternoon making crafts, playing games and having a snack

Saint Nicholas Saint Nicholas was born to wealthy parents in Patara. When he was a child he developed a strong faith in God and a heart for service to his people. When his parents died they left him a sizeable amount of money. Following the faith he learned as a child he used his money to help those in need. Later, he became the bishop of Myra and continued to generously serve all around him. He became a saint due to his continued generosity. We celebrate him on the anniversary of his death, December 6th.

Pre registration is required– There are a limited number of spaces available. Name:______Age______Name:______Age______Name:______Age______Parents Names______Phone Number______Amount Due______$5.00 per child (Please include payment with registration) Please return the bottom of this flyer to the RE office with your payment to sign up.

Pastor Rev. Mark Jurzyk 483-4673 x-103 [email protected]

Chief Stewards 2013

Parish Council Mark Mondrala 917-1057 [email protected]

Worship Commission Staff Liaisons: Peg Rivera 483-4673 x-107 [email protected] Parish Council Rep: Sharon Reinhard 293-1323 [email protected]

Adoration Pauline Murphy 231-6722 Art & Environment Denise Palash 297-2898 [email protected] Extraordinary Ministers Norb & Sharon Reinhard 293-1323 [email protected] Guitar Group Debbie Molinaro [email protected] Host Greeters Norb & Sharon Reinhard 293-1323 [email protected] Lectors Nancy Parod 408-1431 [email protected] Sacristans Pat Mamica 372-6747 [email protected]

Administration Commission Staff Liaison: Dan Sledz 483-4673 [email protected] Finance Brett Gossen 293-0749 [email protected]

Faith Formation Commission Staff Liaisons: Kathie Brewer 483-4673 x101 [email protected] Mary Lou Conroy 483-4222 [email protected] Mark Herwaldt 483-4673 [email protected] Parish Council Reps: Vince Julian 690-2398 [email protected] Sacramental Formation Rev. Mark Jurzyk 483-4673 [email protected]

Baptism Prep Tom & Mary Thiltgen 690-4357 [email protected] Marriage Prep. Deacon Bill Thomas cell: 309-4948 [email protected] R.C.I.A. Fr. Mark / Mark Herwaldt 483-4673 [email protected]

Peace & Social Outreach Commission

Staff Liaison: Fr. Mark / Mark Herwaldt 483-4673 [email protected]

St. Vincent dePaul Darius Matonis 876-2040 [email protected] Emergency Outreach Maria Panopoulos 372-1938 [email protected] Ministers of Care Maria Panopoulos 372-1938 [email protected] P.A.D.S. Bridget Writt 588-0747 Prayer Network Kathie Brewer 483-4673 [email protected] Children of Mary Debbie Barnes 483-3577 [email protected] Respect Life Maryanne Fox 231-0443 [email protected] Transitional Housing Fran Splitgerber 483-7754 [email protected]

Social Commission Staff Liaison: Kathie Brewer 483-4673 [email protected] Birthday Cards (Co-chair) Cookie Slobodecki 372-6802 [email protected] Birthday Cards (Co-chair) Tina Slobodecki 372-0129 [email protected] C.C.W. Maria Panopoulos 372-1938 [email protected] Energizers Olga Hobin 497-1479 — Hospitality Amy Scherer 289-0085 [email protected] Knights of Columbus Frank Bellino — [email protected]

In case of an Emergency... Mass Schedule Should an emergency arise, please call the General Parish Office Phone number and leave a message. Messages will be checked Weekends: Saturday 5:00 p.m. and forwarded to the appropriate person and your Sunday 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. phone call will be returned. Weekdays: Mon. - Wed., Fri. 8:30 a.m. Parish Website Holy Days: 8:30 a.m., 7:30 p.m. day of; no vigil www.corpuschristicarolstream.org

Parish Address Sacrament of Baptism - Baptisms take place throughout the 1415 W. Lies Road Sundays of every month except during Advent and Lent. Carol Stream, IL 60188 Parents are expected to attend “Welcome Your Child” baptismal preparation workshop offered on the second Sunday of every other month. We encourage expectant parents to make Pastoral Staff baptismal arrangements six months in advance in order to best General Parish Office Phone Number: 630-483-4673 accommodate everyone involved. Please call the Parish House General Parish Office Fax Number: 630-483-4679 to schedule your “Welcome Your Child” class, and the date for your child’s Baptism. Classes are at 10:00 am in Marian Hall. Rev. Mark Jurzyk, Pastor ext. 103 Mrs. Kathie Brewer, Pastoral Associate ext. 101 Sacrament of Reconciliation - Corpus Christi welcomes you Mr. Dan Sledz, Finance Director ext. 108 to partake in the Sacrament of Reconciliation every Saturday Mrs. Mary Lou Conroy, Director of Religious Education ext. 104 from 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. in the Church, or by contacting Mrs. Pat Julian, Support Staff ext. 105 Father Bob at the Parish House Office at 630-483-4673 for an Mr. Mark Herwaldt, Director of Youth Ministry ext. 110 appointment. Communal Reconciliation is celebrated seasonally at Advent and Lent. Mrs. Peg Rivera, Director of Music & Liturgy ext. 107 Mrs. Gina Gallo, Parish Secretary ext. 100 Sacrament of Marriage - Couples considering marriage are required to personally contact the pastor, Father Bob, six Parish Staff E-mail addresses: months before planning a wedding date. Either the bride, Rev. Mr. Tom Thiltgen, Deacon— [email protected] groom, or their parents must be registered parishioners for at Rev. Mr. Bill Thomas, Deacon— [email protected] least six months before calling to set a date. Mrs. Kathie Brewer, Pastoral Associate—[email protected] Mr. Mark Herwaldt, Director of Youth Ministry— Pastoral Life [email protected] Mrs. Mary Lou Conroy, DRE—[email protected] Adult Faith Inquiries (RCIA) - Anyone considering becoming Mrs. Pat Julian, Support Staff—[email protected] a Catholic, or would like more information about the Catholic Mrs. Peg Rivera, Director of Music & Liturgy— faith, please contact the Parish House Office. [email protected] Mr. Dan Sledz, Finance Director—[email protected] Calls - Communion for shut-ins is available. Gina Gallo, Parish Secretary— [email protected] Please call Maria Panopoulos at 630-738-7395 to make arrangements.

Parish Mission Statement Parish Registration and Office Hours

We are We would like to extend a warm welcome to all newcomers and visitors. We invite you to come to the Parish House Office to CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC CHURCH. register during our office hours which are: A Community of Christian believers Who embrace the Word of God, Monday through Friday Who proclaim its message to all, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. With a welcoming spirit Parish Offices are closed Saturday and Sunday. As prayerful and sacramental people Consult the bulletin for holiday closings. Empowered by unity, Please call the Parish Office Inspired by the Holy Spirit, (630) 483-4673 with any questions. We extend ourselves Seeking to recognize the needs of others Parish Staff Meetings... And responding with compassion by …are held on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at Gratefully sharing our blessings. Noon.. The parish staff will be available on those days from We gather as 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; and from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. THE To celebrate and become a source of hope And inspiration to all. St. Vincent de Paul Confidential Assistance: 630-585-4670 If you are new to the parish or have simply not yet become a registered parishioner kindly complete the information below and place it in the donation basket so we may contact you to set up a time to welcome you in person. Please call the parish office at 630-483-4673 or email us at [email protected]

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Counseling available as an affiliate of the Central DuPage Counseling Center 507A Thornhill Dr. Carol Stream, IL 60188 ~ Counseling services are available to our parishioners. You may contact Jack Berkmeyer at 630.752.9750.

Reporting Sexual Abuse Sexual abuse is a sin and a crime. Victims of sexual abuse, in addition to contacting civil authorities, are asked to come forward in order to receive pastoral assistance. The Church has a responsibility to help victims of sexual abuse and to ensure that offenders are brought to justice. Reports may be made to any pastor or to Mrs. Judith Speckman at (815) 263-6467. Contact DCFS at 1-800-25-ABUSE.