Edna Community . . . desires to live as a reflection of who Christ calls us to be by welcoming all in Charity, Justice, and Hope. This is our mission.

Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday evening - 5:00pm Sunday - 7:30, 9:30, 11:30am 5:30pm Weekday Masses Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00am

Communion Service Monday - Friday: 6:45am

Morning Prayer and Communion Service Thursday: 8:00am

Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction First Friday of the Month 8:30-9:00am

Reconciliation/Confession Sacrament is available first and third Saturdays of each month, from 8:00am until all are heard, or by appointment with a .

Office Hours Mon-Thurs: 8:30am - 8:00pm Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm (closed 12 - 1pm weekdays) Sat: 9:00am - 5:00pm Sun: 9:00am - 1:00pm

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Highlights—7 Worship—8 Take Five for Faith—10 Faith Formation—11 Life—13 Administration—15 Human Concerns—15 In the Community—17 Kids Page—18 St. Edna ~ Sharing Sunday Congratulations to the First Reconciliation Candidates, Class of 2019! Please keep them in your prayers.

Jake Alvarado Maximillian Aduana Tyler Barton Marco Battaglia Sofia Bautista Claire Blattner Adley Boever Nolan Bushek Dahlia Corro Timothy Cosgrove Ethan De Leon Ethan Eichstaedt Megan Fritzsche Samantha Grippo Izabela Kochanek Avery Laguardia Abby McCloskey Abigail Meola Lana Mueller Emily Mukulski Nick Nagy Gabriella Nelson Shaye Nevel Gabriela Nunez Norah O'Donnell Sebastian Piatek Madelyn Reece Thomas Reptak Matthew Ryan Claire Sara Emma Scadron Lucille Seng Steven Seng III Camille Sisi Leonardo Sisi Zachary Styka Jackson Sylvia Cameron Szalczynski Grace Thas William Turner Marcus Ventura Holden Wagner Kathryn Williams Kathleen Yarbrough Zofia Zebracki

National Catholic Youth Conference

“Thank you” for all who prayed for these St. Edna high schoolers (pictured left) who attended the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) weekend last month, in Indianapolis. They all had a great time and were moved by the experience. The theme was “Blessed • Broken • Given”. The NCYC is a biannual event that is open to all high schoolers. The 2021 NCYC will be held in Indianapolis.

2 December 8, 2019 St. Edna ~ Sharing Sunday Some thoughts for the Advent Season

The Best Version of Yourself: The first step in changing the future is confronting the past. We have to look honestly at ourselves to see how our energies have been spent, to see where our priorities have been assigned. Only when we have confronted the person we have BEEN, are we able to envision the person we can BECOME.

Lay Person’s 10 Commandments: Prayer is not a “spare wheel” that you pull out when in trouble, but it is a “steering wheel” that directs the right path throughout the journey. Remember that a car’s WINDSHIELD is large and the REAR VIEW MIRROR is small because our PAST is not as important as our FUTURE. Look ahead and move on. Friendship is like a BOOK. It takes only a few minutes to burn, but it takes years to write. All things in life are temporary. If things are going well, enjoy it. It won’t last forever. If things are going wrong, don’t worry. That can’t last long either. Old friends are GOLD. New friends are DIAMONDS. If you get a DIAMOND, don’t forget the GOLD, because to hold a DIAMOND, you always need a base of GOLD. Often when we lose hope and think this is the end, God smiles from above and says, “Relax, it’s just a bend, not the end.” When God solves your problems, you have faith in HIS abilities. When God doesn’t solve your problems, He has faith in YOUR abilities. A blind person asked St. Anthony: “What is worse than losing your eye sight?” He replied, “Losing your vision!” When you pray for others, God listens to you and blesses them, and sometimes when YOU are safe and happy, remember that someone has prayed for YOU. Worrying does not take away tomorrow’s TROUBLES, it takes away today’s PEACE. - Fr. Darrio

Respecting Our Worship Space

St. Edna Church is our Holy place, our Domus Dei (House of God)...our Porta Coeli (Gate of Heaven). It is where we come to find God. Some come to mass early to quietly pray and to put themselves in the presence of the Lord. Some stay quietly after Mass to meditate on the miracle of grace that is the Eucharist….others to pray the rosary alone or as a group. St. Ignatius tells us that “the essential, indispensable element in prayer is attention. Without attention there is no prayer. True attention, given by grace, comes when we make our heart silent to the world.” With this in mind, we hope to work toward not being a distraction to those engaged in prayer before and after mass. We can accomplish this by keeping our conversations with fellow parishioners quiet, and if possible in the Narthex of our Church. Now, more than ever, we need a place to quiet our souls in this 24/7 world of ours.

www.stedna.org 3 ADVENT & CHRISTMAS 2019

December 8th Parish Pancake Breakfast with Santa

Feast of the Fourth Sunday of Advent Saturday, December 21st (not a holy day of obligation) 5:00pm Mass of Anticipation Monday, December 9th Sunday, December 22nd Mass at 8:00am 7:30am 9:30am 11:30am 5:30pm Monday, December 23rd Daily Mass—8:00am

Tuesday, December 24th The Sacrament of Daily Mass—8:00am Reconciliation ≈≈†≈≈ Saturday Christmas Eve—Tuesday, December 24th December 21st 3:00pm 3:15pm (in Parish Center) 8:00am-9:00am 5:30pm Midnight and

Christmas Day—Wednesday, December 25th Multi-Parish Reconciliation with Individual Confessions: 9:00am 9:15am (in Parish Center) 11:00am ≈≈†≈≈ December 16th at 7:30pm The of Jesus, Mary and Joseph at Our Lady of the Wayside

Saturday, December 28th December 17th at 3:00pm 5:00pm Mass of Anticipation at St. Edna

Sunday, December 29th December 17th at 7:30pm 7:30am 9:30am 11:30am 5:30pm at St. Mary’s, Buffalo Grove

New Year’s Eve -Tuesday, December 31st December 18th at 7:30pm 8:00am 5:00pm at St. James Mary, Mother of God—Wednesday, January 1st December 19th at 7:30pm (A Holy Day of Obligation) at St. Colette, 10:00am Rolling Meadows

4 December 8, 2019 St. Edna ~ Parish Missal for Mass Advent Reflection Books As a reminder—To insure that This weekend, the “Little Blue Book” for the Advent we have enough for everyone to and Christmas seasons are available. use at each Mass, we ask that These books provide 6-minute daily reflections from you please return your missal to December 1, the First Sunday of Advent, through the Narthex before you leave the January 6, the Feast of the Epiphany of Our Lord church.

Don’t forget to pick one up for your family. Thank You!

In Remembrance . . . It would be hard to imagine a celebration about which more words have been spoken, poems written, and stories told than Christmas. We share many traditions and know many of the legends surrounding this Feast. There are legends that speak of cattle in stables falling to their knees at midnight, birds singing all night long, and trees and plants, especially along the Jordan River, that bow in reverence toward Bethlehem.

In these merry and holy days, we welcome our Lord and Savior, who comes to us in gentleness and love. We announce God’s epiphany with giving gifts and greetings, with lights, decorations and flowers.

This Christmas, parishioners are invited to assist in creating a small yet tangible remembrance of their family members and/or friends while helping to fund the Christmas flowers and enhance the parish liturgies.

To participate, please fill out the form below and return it with your donation per memorial. We suggest a donation of $15, but will honor your remembrance at whatever amount you are comfortable with. Please make checks payable to St. Edna Church. Donations may be deposited in the Sunday collection basket (please place in a separate envelope), or dropped off at the Parish Office during business hours.

The names of those you wish to be remembered will be published in the December 22nd bulletin. In order to meet this publication date, your remembrance must be received by Monday, December 9th, 2019!

CHRISTMAS FLOWERS - Please PRINT—first and last name only

“In Memory Of”______

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Donor’s Name ______

Phone Number ______

www.stedna.org 5 St. Edna ~ Parish Second Collection this Weekend This weekend, the second collection will be for the Retirement Fund for Religious. This annual collection helps support those who have retired. They heard and have answered the call, and have selflessly served wherever they were called or assigned. They have truly given a lifetime to others. For senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order who benefit from the Retirement Fund for Religious ... service is a way of life. Most ministered in Catholic schools, hospitals, parishes, and social services, usually for little or no pay. Today, hundreds of religious communities lack enough savings for retirement and eldercare. Your gift to the Retirement Fund for Religious offers vital To donate by mail: National Religious Retirement Office support for necessities, such as medications and nursing care. They have 3211 4th Street NE given a lifetime to others. Washington DC 20017-1194 Make check payable to Retirement Fund for Religious. Please be generous!

2020 Calendars Available We are again pleased to have the 2020 calendars available. Each family is invited to take one for their homes. You may find your calendar in the Narthex. We are very grateful to the Glueckert Funeral Home for again providing St. Edna parishioners with calendars. These calendars have holidays, feast days and holy days, and liturgical seasons listed.

St. Edna Office Christmas Hours The St. Edna Office will closed - CHRISTMAS WAFER December 24 (Christmas Eve) at 12:00 noon, and (Oplatki) will be closed December 25 & 26 for Christmas. We have the Oplatki wafers available at For the New Year holiday, the Parish Office for a donation of $1 per the office will close envelope. There is one wafer per New Year Eve at 12:00 noon, envelope. You can pick them up during regular Office Hours. and will be closed January 1, 2020. This Christmas custom began with a simple white wafer, baked from flour and St. Edna Parish wishes all of you water. The wafers are wonderfully a very happy, safe and blessed designed to display Christmas images. Christmas holiday!

MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY COMMUNION SERVICES The season of Advent is here. It is a time we prepare for the Birth of Our Lord. A prayerful way we can prepare for His Birth is to attend our daily Communion Service. It begins at 6:45 and ends at 7:00, working people friendly. The service consists of a scripture reading for the day, the Gospel, and distribution of Holy Communion. We hope you can join us for the season of Advent and throughout the year. Note—There will NOT be a 6:45am service from December 23, 2019 through January 3, 2020.

6 December 8, 2019 This Week At St. Edna www.stedna.org/calendar

This Week at St. Edna Upcoming Events

Sunday, December 8 8:00am Pancake Breakfast—Parish Center December 9 9:30am Liturgy of the Word for Children—Church, Hurley Center Feast of the 12:00pm Snack Theater Auditions—Lower Level of Hurley Center 4:00pm SNL Rehearsal—Church Immaculate Conception

Monday, December 9 December 10 9:30am Prayer Shawl Ministry—Hurley Center Futabakai Concert 7:00pm Pastoral Council—Hurley Center

Tuesday, December 10 December 16 8:30am Coffee with the Pastor—Community Room Wheeling High School 8:30am Grandparents Prayer Time—Hurley Center 9:00am Futabakai Christmas Concert—Parish Center Christmas Concert 9:00am Vicariate Meeting—Doherty Center 9:15am Transformations—Hurley Center December 17 6:00pm Religious Education First Reconciliation—Church Multi-parish Reconciliation 7:00pm Parish Life Commission—Hurley Center 7:00pm RCIA—Community Room December 24

7:00pm Rosary—Doherty Center Christmas Eve

Wednesday, December 11 6:00pm Teaching Parish Team—Community Room December 25 7:00pm Young Adult Ministry Bible Study—Hurley Center The Nativity of the Lord, 7:30pm Choir—Church Christmas

Thursday, December 12 (Holy day of obligation) 6:00pm Children's Choir Rehearsal—Church January 1, 2020 7:00pm Peer Ministry Friendsgiving—Teen Center

7:00pm Pre- Class —Community Room Solemnity of Mary,

Friday, December 13 The Holy Mother of God (Holy day of obligation) 6:30pm Christian Family Movement—Hurley Center

Saturday, December 14 10:00am Worship Commission—Hurley Center

Sunday, December 15 9:30am Liturgy of the Word for Children—Church, Hurley Center Bulletin Deadline 10:30am Welcoming Session—Community Room 12:30pm Baptism Families—Community Room Articles for the December 22, 2019 1:00pm —Church bulletin may be dropped off in the Parish 4:00pm SNL Rehearsal—Church Office or e-mailed to [email protected] no later than Tuesday, December 10, 2019.

No matter what your present status in the ; No matter what your current family or marital situation; No matter what your past or present religious affiliation; No matter what your personal history, age, background, race or color; You are invited, welcomed, accepted, loved and respected at St. Edna Church.

www.stedna.org 7 Worship Commission www.stedna.org/worship Mass Intentions for the week of December 8, 2019

Weekend of December 7 & 8 5:00pm—Roberta Reinhold, Theresa Barrett, Harriet Skiba, Jerry Mancuso, Mike Shields, Bernice Lesniewski (A) 7:30am—Daniel G. Manczak, George Tokarczyk, Mary Irene Braigel, Pat Dussling, Jerry Lynch 9:30am—Thaddeus Korabik, Alice Ross, Jim & Virginia Fleming, Robert Prochko, Baptisms Earl, Agnes & Jack Cox, Gorgonia Vizcocho (A) Celebrated the 1st and 11:30am—Anna D’Andrea, Germaine Draftz, Dolly Cummings, Jack Daly, 3rd Sunday of the Eleanor (Elly) Simmons (A) month at 1:00 pm. Parent preparation class: 5:30pm—Thanksgiving in honor of the Mary, 2nd Thursday of each Thanksgiving in honor of Divine Mercy month, 7:30 pm. Please call to register. Monday, December 9—Feast of the Immaculate Conception 6:45am—Liturgy of the Word & Communion Service

Marriages 8:00am—Melba Cuttone, Theresa Barrett Arrangements for celebration of marriage Tuesday, December 10 should be made at the 6:45am—Liturgy of the Word & Communion Service Parish Office at least six months in advance. 8:00am—The Souls of the Faithful Departed

Wednesday, December 11 Anointing of the Sick 6:45am—Liturgy of the Word & Communion Service Please call the Parish Office to have a family 8:00am—Agnes Pavel (A) member who is seriously Thursday, December 12 ill or elderly receive the Sacrament of Anointing. 6:45am—Liturgy of the Word & Communion Service

8:00am—Morning Prayer & Communion Service To register, or for any questions, please call the Friday, December 13 parish office: 6:45am—Liturgy of the Word & Communion Service 847-398-3362 8:00am—Frances Clark, Pilar Listek, Jules Marie Roberts St. Juste (A), The Parishioners of St. Edna

Weekend of December 14 & 15 5:00pm—Harriet Skiba, Jim Scheer, Dolores Bartyzel, Guadalupe Resendiz (A) 7:30am—George Tokarczyk, Eugene Wisniewski, Stanley Dziekanski, Genevieve Dziekanski, Mary Helen Peterson (A) 9:30am—Thaddeus Korabik, Antoinette R. Manczak, Frank Donahue 11:30am—Anna D’Andrea, Dolly Cummings, Magdalena Torchalski, Carol Dobbs, Frank & Colette Vivirito 5:30pm—Alan Moersfelder, Robert Nickele, Joseph Khoury (A), Thanksgiving in honor of Divine Mercy

For a number of years, the Catholic Ministries Office at Northwest Community Hospital has been sending to local parishes a list of patients who identify themselves as parishioners. The hospital has informed us that it is no longer possible to do this in order to protect patient privacy provided by HIPAA privacy rules. If you, or a loved one, are to be in the hospital and would like a visit from one of our St. Edna Ministers of Care, please call the Parish Office at 847 398-3362. Please also know that most hospitals have Care Ministers or Catholic Chaplains on Staff that can bring Communion to you upon request while you are in the hospital.

8 December 8, 2019 Worship Commission www.stedna.org/worship

Worship Commission Mass Celebrants - December 14 & 15 cultivates the 5:00pm—Rev. Darrio Boscutti & Joe Yannotta liturgical life of the parish by fostering full, active and 7:30am—Rev. Tony Ong & Deacon Joe Yannotta conscious participation of 9:30am—Rev. Bob Heidenreich the community. 11:30am—Rev. Darrio Boscutti & Deacon Joe Yannotta Co-Chairs: 5:30pm—Rev. Darrio Boscutti & Deacon Jim Pauwels Gary Daigle Marie Schalke

Members: Altar bread and wine Justin Abbink will be offered for M Phil Bares Moira Burdi Melba Cuttone Peg Connolly . Kelly Fagan donated by June Garby Sandy English & P Anne Mura Myrl Kicklighter Camille Murray Deacon Jim Pauwels during the week of Therese Pauwels December 8, 2019 Paula Pollman (Rec.) . Mary Salm Frank Starshak

ROSARY GROUP

The Rosary Group meets Monday through Thursday at 8:30 am (after Mass), and Tuesday nights at 7:00pm, in the Church. All are invited to join us to pray the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy and the Holy Rosary.

With Sympathy Rosanna Mol Dorothy Konieczny, Wife of Frederick Pray for Our Sick James Patrick Kallas, as of December 3, 2019 Father of Mary Salm Ann Spratt John P. Furlong, Jr., Father of Nancy Dynkowski Sister Virginia Thoennes Anthony Cappello, Kathy Morrow Son of Sylvia Michael Mills Robert Harris Chester Andrews, Husband of Lottie Laura Salvano, Mother of Michael

www.stedna.org 9 Take Five for Faith

many aspects of the faith that persist to this day—aspects that have helped ensure the cohesiveness and longevity of Catholic practice. These include: a common language (Latin) for worship, an official list of books for the Bible, the veneration of Christian martyrs, the denunciation of certain heresies, and the primacy of the bishop of Rome as . His actions laid down some of the first stones of a church that Vatican II saw as having an "eternal foundation” based on Christ. TODAY'S READINGS: Isaiah 40:25-31; Matthew 11:28-30 (183). Sunday, December 8, 2019 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT Back to the garden Thursday, December 12, 2019 Among the cards arriving daily are the usual crèche scenes, angels, FEAST OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE wise men, shepherds, and Bethlehem stars like searchlights against Of the people and for the people the night. Truth be told, there are plenty of Santas and reindeer, Our Lady of Guadalupe is probably the most iconic image and story snowfolk, and cute animals too. But somewhere is the odd pairing of of Mary in North America. One reason for this overwhelming a lion and a lamb snuggling together—which never happens in devotion is that she appeared in the form of an indigenous woman to Isaiah’s prophecy, by the way. The lamb hosts the wolf, and the calf an indigenous man—Indians being the lowest tier of Mexican dines with the lion, but no matter. The idea is that the world’s society both then and now. That God’s own mother could be of the original harmony is achievable–if we all retract our claws and keep poor and for the poor continues to be a powerful message with our teeth to ourselves. Be a peacemaker! strong implications about how we treat one another. In your prayer TODAY'S READINGS: Isaiah 11:1-10; Romans 15:4-9; today, reflect on whose image Mary might take on if she were to Matthew 3:1-12 (4). appear in your community today. What would her face look like? And what might she ask of us? TODAY'S READINGS: Zechariah 2:14-17 or Monday, December 9, 2019 Revelation 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Luke 1:26-38 or 1:39-47 SOLEMNITY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE (690A). BLESSED VIRGIN MARY [PATRONAL FEAST OF THE U.S.A.] Mary was no angel Since her very conception, Mary of Nazareth has been named Friday, December 13, 2019 “immaculate,” “pure,” “unblemished.” And rightfully so for she was MEMORIAL OF LUCY, VIRGIN, MARTYR born without sin and remained so throughout her life. Yet because of See with new eyes this pristineness, we sometimes think Mary was untouched by the The music of Lucinda Williams is beautiful, simple, and messiness of everyday life. But Mary was a flesh-and-blood human challenging. In 2011, she released the song “Blessed,” a litany to and a strong, loving woman. She experienced the beauty and remind us that even in the challenges of life, we are blessed. She struggles of family and village life. She faced poverty and a sings, for example, “We were blessed by the blind man / Who could refugee’s life, persecution and heart-breaking sorrow when her son see for miles and miles.” We have a patron saint for people who are was tortured and killed. With Mary as your companion, take time blind, Saint Lucy. Though tortured, blinded, and martyred, she is this Advent to peer into your heart and see what beautiful, messy, remembered as a woman of great vision for her love of Christ and tender, and broken things you are holding. poor people. How can you see “miles and miles” through a challenge TODAY'S READINGS: Genesis 3:9-15, 20; Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12; you face? Luke 1:26-38 (689). TODAY'S READINGS: Isaiah 48:17-19; Matthew 11:16-19 (185).

Tuesday, December 10, 2019 Saturday, December 14, 2019 HUMAN RIGHTS DAY MEMORIAL OF JOHN OF THE CROSS, PRIEST, DOCTOR OF Embrace the lost sheep THE CHURCH In today’s gospel, Jesus elevates the importance of the single “lost The change we need sheep.” It’s worth leaving the 99 on their own for a time because the Here’s a simple truth: People resist change. The greater the change, lost one has enormous value. hinges on the the greater the resistance, generally speaking—even when the idea that every single human being has infinite worth, including our change is long overdue and much for the better. John of the Cross own lost sheep. Today those who are “outside the fold” include embraced the Carmelite reform initiated by his spiritual sister, the addicts, the homeless, prisoners, refugees, the mentally ill—even our visionary Carmelite Saint Teresa of Avila. However, a group of his most unlovable relative. Who are the lost sheep in your community? fellow strongly opposed the reform and went so far as to Can you take one small step today to affirm their dignity and worth? imprison John and treat him harshly. He persevered, and even wrote TODAY'S READINGS: Isaiah 40:1-11; Matthew 18:12-14 (182). most of his famous Canticle while jailed. Try to see unfair treatment or setbacks that come your way as an opportunity for spiritual growth. Wednesday, December 11, 2019 TODAY'S READINGS: Sirach 48:1-4, 9-11; MEMORIAL OF DAMASUS I, POPE Matthew 17:9a, 10-13 (186). Stick with a church that sticks around If you love singing “Adeste Fideles” and “Gloria in Excelsis Deo” at © this time of year, you can probably thank Pope Damasus I for that. As the bishop of Rome during the fourth century, he championed Free daily email and app available online at TakeFiveForFaith.com/subscribe.

10 December 8, 2019 Faith Formation Commission www.stedna.org/faithformation Our Faith Formation Blessing Cup Schedule Commission fosters A schedule of the Blessing Cup sign-up will be published each week. the life-long growth, Date Mass Name of all, in the Catholic Faith. 12-15-2019 11:30am Bob and Joan Passaglia 12-22-2019 7:30am Joseph Coleman 12-28-2019 5:00pm Sam and Ana Fernandez Each week, a parish family, parish married couple or parish single person, will receive Father Hurley's chalice, after communion, at the Mass that they chose to attend. They will take it home with them for a week. They are to keep it in a prominent place and pray each day for vocations. Please contact the Parish office to sign-up. There are dates available over the next 12 months. Chair: Heather Daudelin TRANSFORMATIONS Members: Grandparents’ Prayer Time Lorie Crepeau Join the open discussion, every Tuesday morning at Steve Jabek 9:15am in Room D of the Hurley Center, to discuss All Grandparents are welcome to gather for Tom O’Neill the readings for the following weekend. prayerful support for your families: Katie Pisello Camille Ponski It brings us together in prayer and friendship, renews Tuesday mornings 8:30-9:00 Michelle Stuercke us spiritually, and brings the Word of God into our in the Hurley Center everyday lives. CHWC 2020 APPLICATION Please complete the following information. Insurance, permission, and application forms will be sent out later in the year. June 7-13, 2020 Milwaukee, WI This year the fee will be $475. You may make installment payments (make checks payable to St. Edna Parish) or you may register and pay via GiveCentral (our on-line payment system). All campers must be paid in full by May l, 2020. Include a deposit of $125 with this form to hold your spot on this year's Catholic Heart Work Camp Mission Trip. (Note that this deposit in non-refundable.) (PLEASE PRINT) Name: ______Address: ______Parent/Guardian Name: ______(Street) (City) (State) (Zip) Parent Primary Phone: ______Parent email: ______Grade in fall 2020: ______Date of Birth: ______Shirt Size: (Circle) S M L XL 2XL Camper's E-mail: ______Camper's cell phone: ______If you are a RETURNING CAMPER, please write a 50-60 word paragraph on why you want to go back to CHWC? What did you learn about yourself? God? Those you served at last year's camp? These may be used in the bulletin in article about our Mission Trip. (Attach to form) NEW CAMPERS: Why do you want to attend this week of service? (Attach to form) I understand that there will be required pre-trip meetings and fundraisers for all CHWC participants. I further understand that I must be at the two meetings and at least two fundraisers. Meetings will be on Sundays at 6:45 PM: Feb. 16, May 17, Failure to participate in 2 fundraisers will result in a $50 additional cost for this camper for this year's camp, payable by May 1, 2020. Currently planned fundraisers. Confirmation Mass, one Friday in Lent 2020 Knight of Columbus Fish Fry, and Cup Cakes for Camp. Initials of Parent and student ______date ______

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Special Religious Development—SPRED

  Mission: The mission of the St. Edna SPRED Program is to share the Word and the Love of God with people who have developmental disabilities.   Age Group: the SPRED Program at St. Edna ministers to children ages 6-10.   Meeting: SPRED meets monthly on Saturday morning from 9:30-11:15. If you have a child with special challenges who would benefit from the SPRED Program, please contact the Parish Office. Volunteers are also needed. Special training is provided through the Archdiocese of Chicago. If interested please contact the Parish office at 847-398-3362.

KAIROS 16 January 17-20, 2020 A Catholic Retreat for High School Juniors and Seniors At Inspiration Retreat Center in Walworth, Wisconsin (near Lake Geneva)

DO you find yourself wondering about what life really means? DO you wonder where God is when things are going crazy for you? DO you just want someone to listen to you? Are you asking questions, praying for answers, and wondering what now, then Kairos 16 for you! Kairos retreats have been in the Chicago for many years„ This Is our 16th! We will spend four days exploring these issues and many more. We can’t guarantee answers, but just asking the questions will make a difference in the way you live. The retreat, which is teen led and adult guided, starts Friday afternoon and ends on Monday. You will be Staying at a beautiful retreat center, away from your normal routine and surrounded by other young people of our Faith Community; meals are prepared by a licensed caterer and are delicious. And for 2020, the good news you will only miss a 1/2 day of school! We will leave after lunch on Friday January 17, and return in the early evening of Monday, January 20. Which is a non-attendance day for District 214. The cost of the retreat is $285 ($300 for non-parishioners) which includes 3 nights lodging, nine meals, all materials, and transportation. Your place will be reserved soon as your deposit is receive. Full payment is due January 8. 2020. If money is a problem, please the Youth Ministry Office. All information will remain confidential. This retreat always fills quickly. So don't miss out! Registration Deadline is January 2nd!

12 December 8, 2019 Parish Life Commission www.stedna.org/parishlife Parish Life Stewardship Bulletin Reflection Commission fosters December 8, 2019 — Second Sunday in Advent a sense of parish IS 11:1-10; PS 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; ROM 15:4-9; MT 3:1-12 unity by organizing On this Second Sunday of Advent, our second reading from St. Paul’s letter to the Romans encourages us to and welcoming all to focus our Advent preparations in this way: “Welcome one another, then, as Christ welcomed you, for the glory of community-building God.” And how does Christ welcome us? With unconditional love. events This is the essence of Christian hospitality, a vital aspect of stewardship living. Fully embraced, it has the power to transform our lives and the lives of those who experience it through us. The practice of Christian hospitality is also a way for us stewards to answer the call of John the Baptist, in our Gospel passage from Matthew. His words apply just as much to us today as they did to the people awaiting the Savior’s arrival. John says, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!” And he recalls the words of the prophet Isaiah, “Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.” There is a definite connection between repentance and effective hospitality. How can we make repentance a regular part of our everyday lives? We can make an “examination of conscience” a daily part of our prayers, thanking God for the times we said “yes” to Him, and asking forgiveness for the times we chose our own will. We can, and should, go to Confession this Advent. We can reach out to a family member or friend where there is distance or discord and make peace. Co-Chairs: As we “straighten the paths” of our own hearts and minds, we become more hospitable people, better stewards of Sue Jackson God’s grace and mercy, far more open and ready to invite others into our lives, homes, and parish. This is Kathy Romza preparation fitting for our merciful Savior. Members: Wheeling High School Proudly Presents…. Sandy Bialek Dawn Finn 7th Annual Choir & Orchestra Kathie Galvani Sharon Gaughan Holiday Hoopla-Fa-la-la-la..la! Nancy Holpuch Monday, December 16th @ 7:00pm / Tickets $10 Karen Janisch St. Edna Church Jackie Lapetino For more information please contact: Lori Pinikidis Stephen Colella at 847-718-7067 / [email protected] or Denise Swanson Kim Austin at 847-718-7112 / [email protected] JoAnn Tennenbaum

If you are new to our parish, and you are interested in becoming a member of St. Edna Parish, To Our New Parishioners please join us in the Community Room! Heather Ditomasso & Michael Berndt (Sarah) Next Weekend—December 15, 2019 at 10:30am (after the 9:30am Mass) Michael & Lynne Henderson For an opportunity to meet some of your fellow Robert & Nancy Cima parishioners and to learn more about our St. Edna Community. Nelson & Maribeth Ohprecio Registration will take place at this time. We Look Forward To Meeting You! Carlos & Linda Vargas Derek & Allison Zakowski Our next welcoming session is Sunday: January 19, 2020 at 10:30am (Noelle & Vivienne) (after the 9:30am Mass)

www.stedna.org 13 Parish Life Commission www.stedna.org/parishlife FUTABAKAI CHRISTMAS CONCERT We are so happy to welcome back the children from the Futabakai Japanese School, our neighbors across the street! The Futabakai Children’s Choir will again entertain us with songs of the season in Japanese and in English. EVERYONE is cordially invited to attend the festive presentation on: Tuesday, December 10 9:00 – 10:00am in the Parish Center Enliven your holiday spirit! Join us. Bring a friend, old or young. Moms, bring your pre-school and kindergarten youngsters to enjoy the program. Grandchildren are welcome. The party won’t be the same without you. Your presence will be a part of a warm St. Edna welcome to our neighbors and a “big” thank you to the children for their effort. Refreshments will be served. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED — Can you bake some treats? Or perhaps you can assist us with setting up or cleaning up after? If you can help us, please call the Parish Office at 847-398-3362 to volunteer your time. Thank you!

14 December 8, 2019 Parish Administration Pastoral Council Co-Chairs: ALMS Kathie Galvani Our Alms for December 8 will benefit St. Joseph Home for Elderly. Steve Jabek Our alms for next week will benefit St. Edna Community Table.

Members: Thank you for your generosity! Justin Abbink Travis Beeber Phil Blomeke Dominic Fernandes Sharon Gaughan Ajith Joseph Shannon Doll (Rec.) Emily Kopetsky Anne Mura Tom O’Neill Alannah Rodrigues Ella Salm Jeannie Williams Deacon Joe Yannotta

Finance Council Co-Chairs: John Pelican Wayne Fritz Members: Jim Perkins Theresa Stoklosa (Rec.) Jim Williams IRA Charitable Rollover

Making a gift from your IRA can have benefits for you and for our parish. An IRA Charitable rollover QCD (Qualified Charitable Distribution) is not counted as taxable income for the donor, yet can qualify as part of the RMD (Required Minimum Distribution). Please contact your professional advisor. If you would like more information on making a charitable gift directly from your IRA, please send us your request by emailing the Office of Planned Giving at [email protected] or calling 312.534.7848.

Please consider making a Planned Gift to St. Edna Parish, as a reflection of His love for us all. We love because He first loved us. (1 John 4:19)

Human Concerns Commission www.stedna.org/humanconcerns Ministry of Care — At Your Service Ministry of Care has been a vital part of the St. Edna Faith Community for many years. Our ministers visit those who are unable to attend regular Sunday services. If you have a family member or friend who would like to receive and share in Eucharist and prayer, please contact our Parish office or email Deacon Joe Yannotta at [email protected] Peace and blessing, St. Edna Ministry of Care

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Human Concerns What to do with Expired Food Commission will witness, Parishioners at St. Edna are very generous. We rely on this generosity to keep our pantry shelves support, and full and to help our sharing parish do the same. Without this support we would not be able to do promote efforts in what Christ told us to do – Feed the Hungry. all areas of Ministry of Care Every once in a while, we receive donations of outdated and expired food. We cannot use out and Social dated and expired food and these donations must be thrown away. Outreach to Please save us some time - if it is out dated and passed the expiration date, toss it out. further Christ’s mission to serve Thanks, Don Kellen one another.

Co-chairs

Diane Yannotta The Christmas Story at St. Edna Phil Blomeke

Hats, Gloves, and Socks Members Bob Amend We all are familiar with the STORY OF CHRISTMAS Paquita Bares as told in Luke’s Gospel. Bob Rokos Mark Rymsza Joseph went to Bethlehem to register with Mary, who was soon to Karen Korabik become a mother. While they were there, the time came for her child to Evelyn Getty Joe Yannotta be born, and she gave birth to her first-born son; and she wrapped him in swaddling- Tarry Hoskins cloths, and laid him in a manger, for there was no room for them in the inn. Emily Kopetsky There were some shepherds awake in the fields, keeping night watches over their flocks. An angel told them not to be afraid for I bring you good news of a great joy. “This day a Savior has been born.”

The STORY OF CHRISTMAS AT ST. EDNA is different than the story in Luke’s Gospel, but like the former, it is about a savior. The savior in this story is not one person, but the many people at St. Edna who help the poor, the homeless, and the hungry throughout the year by donating a bag of food on the third Sunday of each month. Your support is most appreciated. Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!

Thanking you is only part of the story. The rest of the story is not yet written. Sometimes I am asked if St. James and St. Edna really need all that food. Unfortunately, the answer is yes. Currently the food pantries serve more than 1500 families each month. Providing food for the poor, the homeless, and the hungry is and will continue to be an on-going ministry. Thus, I ask you to continue to be generous.

A Hats, Gloves, and Socks Kind of Christmas As in past years, St. Edna’s parishioners are invited to participate in “A Hats, Gloves, and Socks Kind of Christmas”. As the Christ Child was wrapped in swaddling clothes to keep Him warm, we would like to wrap the homeless in Hats, Gloves, or Socks. To do this we need your help. In December, I am asking you to place a Hat, Gloves, or Socks in the bag of food that you so generously give.

The next food collection is the weekend of December 15, 2019. PLEASE BRING A BAG OF FOOD WITH YOU WHEN YOU COME TO CHURCH. Also, please make a contribution to St James using the GOLD envelopes each month. Merry Christmas Don Kellen

16 December 8, 2019 In The Community Come pray with us… A New Start - Taizé Prayer Service NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER & DANCE Tuesday, December 31, 2019 / 6:30 PM to 12:30 AM Viatorian religious and associates of Arlington St. Peter’s Church Heights invite you to break away from life’s hectic 202 E. Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL pace for an hour of New Year, and enjoy an evening of dining, and dancing Meditation, Taizé chant and quiet reflection. with the Music by D.J. Mark A Catered Buffet Dinner will be served including: Wednesday, December 11th – 7:30 p.m. Wine, Soft Drinks, Water, Coffee, Sweet Viatorian Province Center Chapel table and Champagne toast at Midnight. 1212 East Euclid Avenue $45.00 per person - Paid in advance. Arlington Heights NO tickets at door. (Entrance for the CHAPEL is in the back of the building) Tickets need to be purchase by Dec. 24th. For tickets call: Joan Neville at: 847-397-9643 Each month, on the 2nd Wednesday, we invite you to take time away from your busy routine to spend Email: [email protected]: cell:.224-386-9166 peaceful time with the Lord. Please join us for this Mail checks to: A New Start time of quiet reflection. Joan Neville, 212 Still Water Ct, Palatine, IL 60067 For more information, call Karen Cutler at: 847-637-2125. INVITE YOUR FRIENDS!

THE WOMEN'S CENTER “Calix” — Catholic Addictions 5116 North Cicero Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630 Support Group 773-794-1313 BRANCH OFFICES: 9730 S. Western, Ste. 318, Visit www.calixsociety.org Evergreen Park, IL and 2720 S. River Rd., Suite 234, Des Plaines, IL Calix is an association of Catholic Christmas is about love and family and that is what we alcoholics who are maintaining their strive to be for the women in difficult pregnancies who sobriety through affiliation with and come to us for help. After their babies are born, they thank participation in the Fellowship of Alcoholics us for all of our help, love and concern for them. We Anonymous. The society was founded in provide practical help, including counseling, clothes, baby 1947 by a group of five men, all recovering furniture, referral services, etc. as needed. alcoholics. SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020 for Our Calix is no substitute for A.A.. In fact, faithful Annual Life Banquet at Avalon Banquets on Higgins Road attendance at A.A. or Alanon meetings is strongly in Elk Grove Village. Keynote speaker is Dr. William Lile, recommended. a Pro-Life OB/GYN who is becoming a leader in the field of RU 486 reversal procedures. Learn more about this Calix is a Catholic supplement to one's Recovery champion pro-life advocate at GoTWC.org Program (like A.A.). The group meets one varying VOUNTEERS NEEDED: at our Cicero Ave. office- Saturday per month at 9:00am at St. John Vianney substitute and on-call (flexible hours are available) for our Church in Northlake, IL. Fr. Charles Becker is lobby reception area; and a receptionist is needed Chaplain for this Chicago Area Unit of Calix, and is a Tuesdays and Wednesdays at our Evergreen Park office. classmate of Fr. Darrio. Please call Fr. Becker's For more info on these volunteer call us at 708-320-4066. Apostolate Prayer Group answering machine for the next scheduled meeting: 847-540-9219 (please do not call St. John Vianney Church).

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Children’s Stewardship Corner December 1, 2019 The children gave thanks to God for the blessings in their lives by * Helping with the chores. * Being good. In addition to their good deeds, the children donated $10.00 to St. Edna Parish. May God continue to bless each of you. I feel good when I thank God!

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Clergy Rev. Darrio Boscutti Pastor [email protected]

Permanent Deacon Couples Jim Pauwels & Therese For Outreach Ministry [email protected] Joe Yannotta & Diane For Ministry of Care [email protected]

Pastoral Associate Lorie Crepeau Adult Faith Formation, RCIA—x325 [email protected]

Faith Formation Heather Daudelin Director of Religious Education K-7—x307 [email protected] Nancy Holpuch Director of Youth Ministry—x341 [email protected]

Worship Gary Daigle Director of Music & Liturgy—x322 [email protected] Allison Blomeke Children’s Choir Director—x342 [email protected]

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