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St. The Archangel National Catholic November-December Activities Vol. 22 Issues 1 & 2 January & February 2020

St. Michael the Archangel Church Complex 6629 W. 133rd Avenue Cedar Lake, Indiana 46303 Pastor’s Office 219-374-7621 Parish Office 219-374-7626 Parish Fax 219-374-7629

Holy Mass is celebrated on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. unless otherwise noted.

Rectory 10717 W. 134th Place Cedar Lake IN 46303 Rectory 219-374-8341

Here are just some highlights Inside this issue: of our activities from the past two months. Fundraising, Welcome 2 Community Service & , Cantor & Presence, Preparing the Way, Usher Schedules Celebrating with St. Nicholas and “Decking the Halls”... Mass Information 3 Prayer Reflections 4

Weekly Events 5 Outreach & 6 Easter Food Sales Pastoral Letter & 7 Our Savior Parish Info Upcoming Events 8

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Welcome to Michael the Archangel Parish!

We take this opportunity to extend a warm welcome to everyone. Thank you for choosing our Parish as your place of worship. If you have any questions, please contact one of our Ushers at the of the church or our Pastor, Father John Kowalczyk after Mass.

Please consult the weekly bulletin for various information regarding our daily Mass schedule, special worship gatherings, faith based classes, as well as various organizations, fund raising events, etc.

St. Michael The Archangel Follow St. Michael’s on Social Media: National stmichaelncc

Website: www.stmichaelpncc.org E-mail: [email protected]

Additional Church and Affiliate Websites:

Polish National Catholic Church www.pncc.org

Western Diocese PNCC www.westerndiocesepncc.org

Polish National Union of America www.pnu.org

Building the Body of Christ Spojnia Credit Union www.spojniacreditunion.org within our community.

LECTOR SCHEDULE CANTOR SCHEDULE USHER SCHEDULE January 5 Margaret Bielat January 5 Christine Wachna Jan. 5 Maria Becerra January 12 James Szalony January 12 Gloria Miller Jan. 12 Olietti January 19 Don Bugaski January 19 Margaret Bielat Jan. 19 Robert Kintner January 26 Christine Wachna January 26 Christine Wachna Jan. 26 Matt Zolvinski February 2 Jeanette Plewniak February 2 Gloria Miller Feb. 2 Richard Wisniewski February 9 Robert Kintner February 9 Margaret Bielat Feb. 9 Maria Becerra February 16 Gloria Miller February 16 Gloria Miller Feb. 16 Joseph Olietti February 23 Margaret Bielat February 23 Christine Wachna Feb. 23 Robert Kintner March 1 James Szalony March 1 Margaret Bielat Mar. 1 Matt Zolvinski March 8 Don Bugaski March 8 Gloria Miller Mar. 8 Richard Wisniewski March 15 Christine Wachna March 15 Christine Wachna Mar. 15 Maria Becerra March 22 Robert Kintner March 22 Margaret Bielat Mar. 22 Joseph Olietti March 29 Jeanette Plewniak March 29 Gloria Miller Mar. 29 Robert Kintner

Vol. 22 Issues 1 & 2 Page 3

Sunday Mass Schedule - 9:30 a.m.

January 5 February 2 Solemnity March 1 Lent 1 Solemnity – Holy Family Presentation of our Lord of Wales, Special Collection for the Mission Martyrs of Ebsdorf, Martyrs Special Collection – PNCC Fund of the PNCC Special Collection – PNCC Mission Fund Annual Parish Christmas Dinner Mission Fund +Members of the Society for the +Members of the Society for the Blessings of Candles Adoration of the Most Blessed Adoration of the Most Blessed +Members of the Society for the rb. Parish SAMBS Sacrament Adoration of the Most Blessed rb. Parish SAMBS Sacrament rb. Parish SAMBS March 8 +Joseph DeBoy rb. Fr. John Institution of the PNCC ’s blessings upon all and Cathy Kowalczyk Lent 1 families and for God’s Special Collection for the National blessings upon the 2020 Parish Church Center of the PNCC Committee and other Elected February 9 Septuagesima God’s blessings upon the Polish Officers of the Parish and Cyril of , Bp & Dr National Catholic Church Societies +Faithful of Saint Michael the +All of the and Faithful rb. SMA Parish Family Archangel Parish of the Polish National Catholic January 12 Solemnity rb. SMA Parish Family Church Baptism of our Lord Benedict, Bishop March 15 Lent 2 February 16 Sexagesima Longinus the Centurion, For the sick, homebound and +Prime Bishop Francis Hodur Martyr those in nursing homes rb. SMA Parish Family For the sick, homebound and +All deceased members of +John & +Irene Kowalczyk, those in nursing homes Saint Michael the Archangel +William & + +Tammy Okrzesik Parish rb. SMA Parish Family Wysocki rb Grandchildren, rb. Joseph Okrzesik

January 19 Ordinary 2 Jeanette, Stephen, and Joseph

Marius, Martha and Son,

Martyrs +Florence Furman February 23 Quinquagesima rb. Marcia Nelson and Roger Serenus the Gardener, Martyr Furman Special Collection – PNCC Mission Fund January 26 Ordinary 3 +All who have died and have of Smryna, Bp, Martyr no one to pray for them Special Collection – rb. SMA Parish Family NUC Music Scholarship Fund +Blanche Kowalczyk rb. Anne & George Starnes Page 4 The Archangel’s Voice

Prayer Reflections

If you or a loved one is in need of our prayers, please contact the Pastor as soon as possible so the intention can be placed on our listing. We are also updating our entire listing, especially the armed forces listing and need to make sure we have those who are actively serving. Please help us out and inform Father John for any corrections. Thank you for your assistance!

Remember in your daily prayers our brothers and sisters who need special prayers for improved health, shut-in or in nursing homes. Christine & Richard , Henry Alba, Diane Anton, Jan Babbitt, Greg Berger, Roy & Donna Caponi, Leah Chambliss & Family, Henry & Rose Cieslak, John Corbin, Jean David, Anthony “Mickey” Ferraro, LeeAnn Flores, Joy Flowers, Anna Gorniak, Donna Grantham, Barbara Heath, Tina Kilar, Henrietta Kleckner, Hillary Migala, Pam Mysiewicz, Diana N., Dorothy Nallenweg, Don Novosel, Vicki Orr, Michaelene Rogus, John Shultz, Margaret Surowiec, Diana Valdivieso, Suzanne Wapinski, Grace & Carl Weaver, Rita Wilck, Therese Zolvinski

Remember in your daily prayers all clergy and their family members, as well as those who need special prayers for improved health. Ania Dawidziuk, Ewelina Filyushchenko, Very Rev. John Rencewicz, Most Rev. John Swantek, Rev. Thomas Sheha

We ask for God’s blessings for our men and women serving in our Armed Forces. May God continue to grant them safety in their mission and a safe return home to their loved ones.

Air Force Navy Army Will Ingle, David Kendall Scott Reynolds Sarah Ramirez, Steven Wisniewski & Eric Hite Kobylak Kobylak

Coast Guard Army National Guard Cliff Nemkovich Marissa Derflinger

Chaplains Rev. Andrew Bilinski, Rev. Stanley Jasiurkowski, Rev. Robert Pleczkowski & Rev. Everett Spees

Please keep in your prayers the family members of those whom God called home since our last newsletter. May perpetual light shine upon them, may they rest in peace. Blanche Kowalczyk, Lisa Leap Vol. 22 Issues 1 & 2 Page 5

Weekly Events

Sunday FELLOWSHIP Everyone is invited to attend our weekly fellowship time following Sunday Mass in the Parish Hall. The weekly Coffee and Cake fellowship is sponsored by our Parish PTO. Your donation goes towards the purchase of materials and supplies for the School of Christian Living.

MEN’S CLUB NEWS The Men’s Club will conduct their monthly 50/50 Raffle on Sunday, Jan. 5 and Feb. 23. To purchase a ticket, please contact any Men’s Club Member after Sunday Mass during our Coffee and Cake Fellowship. The proceeds are used by the Men’s Club to assist our youth who serve at the Altar, various maintenance projects around the Parish, as well as other uses voted on by the membership. Your support, through the purchase of the $1.00 raffle ticket is greatly appreciated by the Men’s Club.

Please note: Parish Society Meeting Schedule can be viewed in the weekly bulletin.

Wednesday We continue to sponsor a weekly bake sale at Great Oaks Banquets on Wednesdays from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Baked good donations as well as volunteers are greatly appreciated.

Friday Fish & Shrimp Dinner Specials Featured at our Weekly Fish JANUARY FEBRUARY and Shrimp Fry are our home- 3: Chicken Piccata, Rice, 7: Porkchops, Stuffing, made Archangel Pierogi, Great Vegetable Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable, Fried Fish or Shrimp, a Weekly 10: Spaghetti & Meatballs, Applesauce Special as well as homemade Tossed Salad 14: Chicken & Dumplings, desserts and some of the 17: Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Tossed Salad hardest working, dedicated Vegetable 21: Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, and friendliest people in the 24: ($12) Polish Platter - Pierogi, Sweet Potato Casserole, PNCC. Sausage, Stuffed Cabbage, Country Style Green Beans, Invite your family and Cabbage & Noodles, Cornbread friends to join our parish Vegetable 28: ($12) Turkey, Stuffing, Family for a delicious dinner 31: ($12) Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, and fellowship. Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Potato Casserole, Sweet Potato Casserole, Vegetable Vegetable Page 8 6 The Archangel’sThe Archangel’s Voice Voice

Outreach

Thursday Evangelism, Outreach and Ministry - One Hot Meal We live in the greatest nation in the world with resources that some countries can only dream about, but yet there are hungry men, women and children in all communities. At the current time our outreach is held the first and third Thursday each meal and we serve approximately 60 people at each meal. As a reminder to all of us let us read Matthew 25:31-46. To volunteer for this vital outreach ministry, contact any member of the Parish Committee or Father John at (219) 374-7621.

Operation Christmas Child The Parish United Youth Association would like to thank everyone for their generous support of this important community service project. This year we were able to pack and send out 71 shoeboxes to children around the world! In the coming weeks, we look forward to finding out where the boxes were delivered. Father John will most likely announce this at church as well as publish it in the weekly bulletin. Thanks again and we look forward to reaching our goal next year of 100 filled shoe boxes. In preparation of next year’s OCC collection, feel free to purchase the following items during the month of: January— Hats, Gloves, Scarves February—Accessories March— Quality Crafts For more ideas, visit www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/year-round-packing-ideas/

2020 Easter Food Fundraisers

Order Forms will be available during the month of February. Watch the Sunday bulletin for details

Lamb Cake—Orders due Sunday, March 29 Distribution—Palm Sunday, April 5

Butter Lamb—Orders due Sunday, March 15 Distribution— Sunday, March 29

Polish Sausage—Orders due Sunday, March 15 Production—Saturday, March 28 Distribution—Sunday, March 29 Vol. 22 22 Issues Issues 1 & 21 & 2 PagePage 79

Pastoral Letter

My Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

As we begin a new year and we are making our new year resolutions, let us consider to improve our spiritual life through our thoughts, words and deeds.

We can accomplish this resolution in several ways. First, let us remember to constantly give our thanks and praise to Almighty God for the many blessings. Every day God sends His help to us, all we have to do is open our hearts and minds to view and make use of the gifts freely given to us. Second, as we go throughout our day let us take the words of Saint Paul to heart and pray constantly. Our prayers do not have to be long or drawn out, as prayer is simply a conversation between you and God. Third, take time to renew your faith through corporate worship. Our primary form of corporate worship is Holy Mass and the reception of the Holy Eucharist on Sundays. Throughout the year we also join together for various litanies, devotions, prayer services and special Masses.

Therefore, through our renewed efforts to improve our spiritual lives, we will continue to have the spiritual strength to proclaim the Good News of our Lord and Savior to our family, friends and neighbors. Above all let us remember to forgive those who have hurt us, reconcile with those we have hurt and always show our love to one and all.

May the Christ-Child bless you today and always.

Rev. John P. Kowalczyk, Jr.

Our Savior Parish Calendar

Father John Kowalczyk continues to minister to the faithful of Our Savior Parish in New Chicago, Indiana. Sunday Mass will be held on the 1st and 3rd Sunday on the following dates and times (*unless otherwise noted):

1st Sunday of the Month at 7:30 a.m.: January 5, February 2 and March 1

3rd Sunday of the Month at 12 Noon: January 19, February 16 and March 15 Upcoming Events

December 22 PTO Meeting, Church Cleaning & Decorating for the Christmas Season 24 Vigil of the Nativity of our Lord-10:30 p.m. Christmas Carols, 11 p.m. Mass 25 Solemnity of the Nativity of our Lord 10 a.m. Holy Mass 26 Feast of St. Stephen 10 a.m. Holy Mass 27 Feast of St. John 10 a.m. Holy Mass, Blessing & Distribution of Wine 28 Holy Innocents 10 a.m. Holy Mass 29 Solemnity Humble Shepherds 9:30 a.m. Holy Mass 31 Mass at Year’s End 5 p.m.

January 1 Solemnity Circumcision of our Lord 10 a.m. Holy Mass 2 Solemnity Holy Name of 10 a.m. Holy Mass 5 Solemnity Holy Family 9:30 a.m. Mass & Annual Christmas Dinner Installation of Officers for the Parish and All Societies Men’s Club 50/50 Drawing and PTO Penny Social 6 Solemnity Epiphany of our Lord 7 p.m. Holy Mass Epiphany Visits can be scheduled until February 3 11 Pierogi Project—time to make the Pierogi @ 8 a.m. 15 Parish Committee Meeting 6:30 p.m. PNU District 6 Family Night Ticket Order Deadline 19 Reports for the Annual Meeting are Due today 21 Ecumenical Prayer Service 7 p.m. Gateway Christian Fellowship 26 SAMBS Meeting 11 a.m.

February 2 Blessing of Throats will take place following 9:30 a.m. Mass 9 SAMBS Winter Luncheon & Annual Parish Meeting 13 PNU District 6—1st Quarterly Meeting 15 PNU District 6 Family Night @ Chicago Wolves Hockey Game 19 Parish Committee Meeting 6:30 p.m. 23 Men’s Club 50/50 Drawing 26 Ash Wednesday—Holy Mass at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. 29 Lenten Retreat 10 a.m.—2 p.m.

Fellowship Time following Sunday Mass in the Parish Hall—Everyone is invited to attend!

St. Cecilia Choir Rehearsal & School of Christian Living Classes following Sunday Mass

Dessert Table Fundraiser - Wednesdays - 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. @ Great Oaks Banquets Jan. 8, 15, 22 & 29, Feb. 5, 12 & 19 (Not held on Ash Wed 2/26), Mar. 4, 11, 18, & 25

One Hot Meal - 1st & 3rd Thursdays - 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. - Jan. 2 & 16, Feb. 6 & 20, Mar. 5 & 19