St. John Vianney Catholic Community 401 Brassel Street Lockport, Illinois 60441 815-723-3291 www.sjvianneylockport.org Po Polsku 815-630-2745
Come Worship With Us In The Little Brown Church In The Fields
Father Greg Podwysocki, Pastor
Masses Confessions Tuesday - Friday 8:00 am Before Saturday Mass 3:30PM Saturday 8:00 am (Only on first Saturday) 4:15 pm Baptisms Call for appointment Sunday 9:30 am-English 11:30 am-Polish
First Reading — The barren deserts will re-
joice and flower. Tired bodies will receive strength. Aching hearts will be made glad (Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10). Psalm — Lord, come and save us (Psalm
146). Second Reading — Be patient, for the com- ing of the Lord is as sure as the rain (James 5:7-10). Gospel — Tell of what you hear and see: The Third Sunday of Advent blind regain their vision, the crippled their December 11, 2016 movement, the deaf their hearing (Matthew Those whom the L has ransomed will return 11:2-11). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, Interna- and enter Zion singing, tional Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved crowned with everlasting joy. — Isaiah 35:10a 3rd Sunday of Advent December 11, 2016
Confession Hours: LECTORS FOR NEXT WEEKEND: Saturday: 3:45 until 4:10pm Sat. 4:15 pm….Dan Sun. 9:30 am….Jake Sunday: 9:10 until 9:25am 11:00 until 11:25am Think you might want to be a lector? Talk to Barb Dapriele
2nd Collection Retirement Fund for Religious READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 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, Mass Intentions for the Week or any readings from the Common of the Blessed Virgin Mary, nos. 707-712 Saturday, December 10 at 4:15 p.m. Tuesday: Zep 3:1-2, 9-13; Ps 34:2-3, 6-7, 17-19, 23; †Mae Wall by granddaughter, Sandy Mt 21:28-32 Wednesday: Is 45: 6b-8, 18, 21b-25; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; †Stella Bucina by Fr. Andrew Lk 7:18b-23 Thursday: Is 54:1-10; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-12a, 13b; Sunday, December 11 at 9:30 a.m. Lk 7:24-30 †Fr.Waclaw Jamroz & Danny O’Donnell Friday: Is 56:1-3a, 6-8; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 7-8; Jn 5:33-36 †Sam Teerling by Bumber Family Saturday: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:1-4ab, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1- Sunday: Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-6; Rom 1:1-7; Mt 1:18-24 Tuesday, December 13 at 8:00 a.m. St. Monica Prayer Group A SEASON OF HOPE †Fr. Norman Petz (B’Day Rem) by Saint John Vianney Pa- Today we can bask in the imagery that the Mass read- rishioners ings offer us. In particular, Isaiah’s vision of a parched Ethan Maue by Skrezyna Family land that blooms with abundant flowers holds a message for each of us. Too often we are just like that parched Wednesday, December 14 at 8:00 a.m. land. We can allow ourselves to become absorbed in the †Harold Finley (Anni Rem) by Marie & Salvatore D’Arpa Family waves of consumerism that grip so many. We look for fulfillment in the things that money can buy. Unfortunate- Thursday, December 15 at 8:00 a.m. ly, this leaves us like parched land, thirsting for some- †Dolores Gumbel by friend, Chet thing that money can’t buy. This holy season has much to offer to quench our thirsts. In a word, this season offers Friday, December 16 at 8:00 a.m. hope. We are told that those who are ransomed by God †Janina Buczek by granddaughter, Bernadetta & Family will know joy and gladness. For them, sorrow and mourn- ing will be no more. Let us place our hope in these prom- Saturday, December 17 at 4:15 p.m. ises. †Violet Zupancic by Carlyn Kozak Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. Raul Juarez (Mass of Thanksgiving) by Kathi Steele
Sunday, December 18 at 9:30 a.m. THE LOOK OF LOVE †Fr.Waclaw Jamroz & Danny O’Donnell What does love look like? Caroline Ivey by Grandma & Grandpa Steele It has feet to go to the poor and needy. It has eyes to see misery and want. 11:30 a.m. It has ears to hear †Andrzej Sztoncel by granddaughter, Bernadetta & Family the sighs and sorrows of others. †Maria Sztoncel by granddaughter, Bernadetta & Family †Walerian Sztoncel by daughter Bernadetta and Family Announcements:
† In Memoriam – December 12 thru December 17 December 11 3rd Sunday of Advent Edna E. Carlson Dec. 12, 1985 Leona Lofstrom Nemcoes Dec. 12, 1997 December 18 ~ January 1 Toiletry Drive Jennie Panepinto Dec. 14, 1981 Ronald Stapinski Dec. 14, 1988 December 21 Reconciliation (English/Polish) 7pm to 9pm Edward L. Eubanks Dec. 14, 2008 Delores Murray Dec. 15, 1993 December 24 Christmas Virgil - Concert choir begins at Nancy L. LaMontagne Dec. 15, 2006 3:45pm and Mass at 4:15pm Kathryn Margentina Dec. 16, 2014 Harold D. Mooney Dec. 17, 1999 Polish Midnignt Mass - Polska Pasterka
December 25 ~ Normal mass schedules
Tom and Zach’s Pumpkin Patch Thank you so much for your generous donation. God Bless
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SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES OUR WARMEST WELCOME Sunday: Third Sunday of Advent To all who celebrate with us, whether visitors, long time resi- dents, or newly arrived in the parish. If you are not regis- Monday: Our Lady of Guadalupe tered at St. John Vianney or need to make changes, please fill Tuesday: St. Lucy out the form below and place in the collection basket. Wednesday: St. John of the Cross PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Friday: Las Posadas begins ADULT 1 Name______THE ETERNAL FLAME FOR THIS WEEK Phone______Will burn in memory of Address______Bob Gibes ______
By Date of Birth______John Eaton Family Language spoken at home______
Marital Status:____Married by Priest Y N † WE LIFT UP IN PRAYER Long Term Needs: Fr. Andrew, Ann Marie Nawrocki, Naia Peña, Ra- Religion:______chel Colabello, John Sims, Wendy Kelm, Peg Parker, Keith Schranz, Sacraments received? Baptism, 1st Comm. Confirm. Helena Parades, Lucas Milo, Irena Drewniak, Ted Hylek, Hanna Maria Drewniak, Heather Pajak, Florence Viscum, The Eaton Family, Dixie ADULT 2 Husband Wife Wiles, Mary Maiberger, Val Wittenkeller, Romana Davila,,Lawrence Name______Dapriele, Marilyn Zlogar, Mark Gariboldi, Cathy McManamey, Raul Phone______Juarez, Lucille Catherine Russler (baby), Henryka Sztoncel, Tom Address______Swierkowski, Fr. Thomson Panakal, Luanne Dapriele, Mike Lozano ______Immediate Needs: Mary Maiberger, Florence Viscum, Joan Fajkucy, Date of Birth______Lynn Marie, Roberto Davila, Cynthia Garcia, Nicole Neubauer, Joann Language spoken at home______Baan, Carl Johnson, Matt Andrysiak, Marcella Tumang, Salvadore Garcia Marital Status:____Married by Priest Y N
† We hope that you will pray for them each day, privately or with your Religion:______family. Prayer for those in need is an important responsibility of the Sacraments received? Baptism, 1st Comm. Confirm. Christian Community
Are you transferring from another parish?__ †FROM DEATH TO NEW LIFE Former Parish Name______JOHN JOSEPH MITCHELL Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, Please list the names and dates of birth of those in and let perpetual light shine upon them. your household, excluding the names above:
Name Birthdate Relationship Divine Mercy Chaplet: Sat, December 10…Day 1 1______A WEEKDAY MASS MAY BE JUST WHAT YOU NEED! 2______Come and enjoy the peace of Jesus. Tues through Friday 8am 3______Pray the rosary Wear the Brown Scapular 4______
PILGRIM VIRGIN Invite the blessed Mother, Our Lady of Fatima Statue, into your home and help Weekly Offering Weekly Goal: $2,700.00 her evangelize her message of peace through the Rosary. The intent of the December 4, 2016 ………………………………….. $3172.00 devotion is that the statue travel from house to house. It will be in your home for one week or as long as you want to keep her. You can invite family and friends to say the rosary, or just enjoy her presence in your home and have your own private devotion. Please call Gwen at 708-259-6303 JUSTICE AND OBEDIENCE Justice is the insurance we have on our lives, and obedience is the premium we pay for it. ST. MONICA PRAYER GROUP —William Penn FOLLOWING THE 8:00 AM TUESDAY MASS We, the members of St. Monica Prayer Group, invite you to join us in praying for the spiritual, physical, and emotional needs of our children and grandchildren.. Please join us as we come together weekly to cover our children with prayer.
Thank You for your continuing support. Please remember St John Vianney in your Will and Estate Planning. December 11, 2016 3rd Sunday of Advent http:sjvianneylockport.org
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER Word of Life “May the God of endurance and encouragement grant For parents who receive a difficult Prenatal diagnosis: you to think in harmony with one another,” As we May they be comforted by the assurance of await the coming of the Lord, let us live in our marriag- God’s loving plan for their child’s life; es with endurance and encouragement. Explore how by attend- We pray to the Lord: ing a World Wide Marriage Encounter weekend on December 9 -11, 2016, February 17-19, 2017, or April 7-9, 2017, all at Elk Grove Village, IL. Early registration is highly recommended. WHY NOT A MASS INTENTION! For reservations/information, call Jim & Kris at 630-577-0778 If you are thinking of sending someone a get-well card, or a or contact us through http://wwme-chicagoland.org . special occasion is coming up, a birthday or an anniversary, why not have a Mass said for them? Mass intentions are for the FEED YOUR HUNGRY NEIGH- living as well as the deceased. There’s no nicer way to offer tribute, or better prayer you can offer for those you love. BORS Just fill out the form below and show how much you care. Lockport churches donate to the Lockport Food Pantry known as FISH, the symbol of Christianity. They serve 750 to 800 People REQUESTS FOR † MASS INTENTIONS monthly which is more than 250 local families. Our Lord If you would like to have a Mass offered, please fill out this would want us to share what we have been given with form and drop in the collection basket. There is no better way those who have less. Presently needed are canned beans, to offer tribute, and no better prayer you can offer for those you meats and fish. Also peanut butter & jellies. Canned vege- love. tables especially corn & green beans. Spaghetti & sauce, Please include an offering of $10 for each intention in the en- cereals, and pancake mix & syrup. Soaps, bath tissue, velope with your Mass request form. Please schedule 2 weeks other paper products and shampoo are also needed. in advance. PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Thank you for your generosity. You will be blessed. Feeding the Hungry is one of the Corporal Works of Mercy. Intention Name ______PLEASE CHECK YOUR CANS CAREFULLY. _____Living _____ Deceased IF THEY ARE OUTDATED OR EXPIRING IN CUR- RENT MONTH, Requested by______WE HAVE TO THROW THEM AWAY. We cannot be liable for causing illnesses. Phone______If YOU are in need, they are open Monday, Wednesday & Fridays Date/Time Wanted______from 8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. 604 9th Street, Lockport.
PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY Funeral Mass Arrangements “Lord, hold our troops in your loving Upon the death of a loved one, a family member hands. should contact the parish office as soon as possible (815- Protect them as they protect us. 723-3291). Bless them and their families for the selfless acts You will be contacted by our bereavement coordinator, they perform for us in our time of need. And give us peace. Anna Siwiec-Sitkowska, who will assist the family in We ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen. P.F.C. JASON W. DRAKSLER [U.S. ARMY] planning the funeral liturgy for the deceased. P.F.C. JOSHUA D. DRAKSLER [U.S. ARMY] SGT. 1st Class MICHAEL MATTHEW PAJAK [U.S. ARMY] SR. AIRMAN NICHOLAS MAVRIN [U.S.A.F.] 2nd LT. WILLIAM BRADSHAW [U.S.A.F.] If you have a family member who is overseas please let us know If it is too difficult for you to walk to the front of the so we may pray for their safe return. church to receive Communion, please know that at MAY GOD BLESS THEM ALL each Mass an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Com- munion comes to the back of the church to distribute Communion. If you would like to have the Extraor- dinary Minister give you communion in the back of St. John Vianney Prayer church, please let an usher know before Mass be- gins. At Communion time, when you see the Ex- "O my God, come to me, so that traordinary Minister come to the back, please raise You may dwell in me and I may your hand so that they can see you and give you Ho- dwell in you." ly Communion December 11, 2016 3rd Sunday in Advent http:sjvianneylockport.org
Thank you to everyone that donated to the Food Pantry and Coat Drive it was a huge success. So many families in need were helped. God Bless
Dear Friends:
On behalf of Catholic Chari es, Diocese of Joliet I would like to thank you for par cipa ng in Undy Sunday. This year 50 parishes, schools, and organiza ons collected an overwhelming amount of underwear, socks, undershirts, and diapers. Many of us take things like underwear for granted. Most of our clients don’t have that luxury, but because of your generosity it will be one less thing that they have to worry about.
Thank you for your support of Catholic Chari es and the work we do. May God con nue to bless you and your family.
Sincerely,
Glenn Van Cura Execu ve Director Catholic Chari es, Diocese of Joliet
Attention St. John Vianney Ladies Ages 18 and Up
In December, we will be having "Gospel Reflections". Please join us as we ask the Holy Spirit to speak to us through His Word. We will meet on Mondays, De- cember 5th and 12th, at 6pm until 7:30pm. Any questions, please call Gwen at 708 -259-6303 and check the parish website for any changes or cancellations. Toiletry Drive December 18 ~ January 1
Did you know that personal care items are amongst the least donated and most needed items at local food pantries and shelters? We would like to change that! From now until January 1st St. John Vianney will be collecting new toiletry items to help locals.
Some items needed:
Deodorant men/woman, Toothpaste, Tooth brushes, Shampoo and Condition- er, Hair Brushes, Combs, Razors, Shaving cream, Body Wash, Face Wash, Hair Spray, Gel.
Thank you for your generosity and God Bless
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St John Vianney Church 401 Brassel St Lockport IL 60441-4902
Contact: Bernadetta Kopinski
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Messages: Please leave bulletins by front door of church when delivered. Thank you and God Bless