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BEING DISCIPLES OF JESUS A MESSAGE FROM down. In the ancient Aztec world, all of their gods OUR PASTOR were depicted as looking straight ahead. The fact HAPPY ADVENT!!! that Guadalupe looks downward is a telltale sign that she herself is not a goddess nor should she be During the season of Advent, worshiped as one. This is further emphasized by the the Mary is oftentimes fact that her hands are also folded in prayer. If she given a high place of honor. were a goddess, she would have no need to pray. Whether that was intentional or not, it still is the case that there Interestingly, though, the image of Guadalupe also Fr. Tirso Villaverde are several celebrations in her points to the fact that the Virgin Mary is still greater Pastor honor during this time of than all of creation. The sun and the moon were anticipation and waiting. Perhaps, it is appropriate among two deities that were worshiped by the that we wait with the Virgin Mary remembering that people of ancient Mexico. Yet, in the image of she gave birth to our Savior. Guadalupe, Mary stands in front of the sun and the moon is at her feet. This was a powerful symbol that First, we have the celebration of Immaculate pointed to the truth that the people were practicing a Conception on December 8 which, this year, is not a false religion. If she, as a human being, was still Holy Day of Obligation for reasons of the pandemic. greater than the sun and the moon which were Every year on December 8th, the Church honors considered to be great gods, Mary herself points to Mary who was conceived without stain of Original the true God. Sin in the womb of her own mother whom tradition has known as St. Ann. The Virgin Mary under her In the image of Guadalupe, Mary is pregnant. This title of is the patroness of is indicated by the maternity belt that can be seen the USA. just under her hands. She makes it known that the true God chose to make a home in her womb for Mary is believed to have received a singular grace nine months. Through her, the True and Only God given only to her because she was chosen by God to has entered the world and it is that God alone who is be the Mother of His Son. In order to prepare her for worthy of peoples’ worship. this huge honor, God applied the redemptive power of His Son’s resurrection and allowed the Virgin Towards the end of the Advent season, the Virgin Mary to be left untouched by the stain of Original Mary takes a place “center stage” in various ways. Sin. This may seem confusing especially since the For one, the readings in the final days of Advent conception of Mary in the womb of St. Ann took oftentimes highlight the Virgin Mary as she accepts place years before the birth of Jesus. In some ways, the role of being the Mother of the Son of God. But, we can call it a sort of “preemptive act” on God’s there is also a tradition that Filipino Catholics have part since He knew that a pure vessel would be come to share in this and other parts of the world. It needed through which God himself could become is the novena known as Simbang Gabi (aka—Misa de flesh. Gallo or Misa de Aguinaldo). Then, on December 12, the Church honors the Virgin When missionaries brought the Catholic faith to the Mary under her title of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Philippines over 400 years ago, they struggled with Under this title, the Virgin Mary has been named as attempts at catechizing and evangelizing the people patroness of all the Americas—North, Central, and of the islands. The missionaries—who were mostly South. She is also the protector of the unborn since from Spain—decided to adapt a novena from their in the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe the Virgin homeland. They wanted to hold a novena during Mary is pregnant. In the image of Our Lady of the last nine days of Advent which lead up to Guadalupe, there are so many symbols by which Christmas. They petitioned Rome for permission Mary actually teaches us how we are properly to and it was granted. From that began the custom that understand her role in our lives. For one, as we look Filipino Catholics all over the world have observed at the face of Our Lady of Guadalupe, she looks every year for the last 400 years.

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The novena of Masses were scheduled at about 4:00 a.m. each day. This was to accommodate the Letters from farmers who would go out to the fields at dawn as St. Julie Billiart well as the fishermen who would be returning from sea at about the same time. People would also I have great fashion lanterns in the shape of a star that were confidence that in used to light up the dark streets leading people to this holy time of the church where the Novena of Masses were to be Advent, you are celebrated. going to work Permission from Rome was necessary for this hard at your novena because the Masses during the novena were growth in holiness. envisioned to be celebrations outside the context of ~Julie, Advent. In other words, even though the novena L 231 took place in the last nine days of Advent, specific readings were chosen for each day even though there were already assigned readings for those Advent days. White vestments were to be worn even though Advent called for the use of purple. Safety Information for Attending Mass Finally, the Gloria was to be sung at each of the Dispensation from the Sunday obligation remains in place Masses that were part of the novena even though indefinitely. If feeling ill, please stay home. Those most the Gloria was not to be sung during Advent. vulnerable by virtue of age or medical condition, are encouraged to stay home also and participate via Facebook The reason for all of this was simple. The novena of (9:30a livestream) then on www.stjulie.org (click on View Simbang Gabi was and still is a series of nine Weekend Mass at the top left of our home page). Masses in honor of the Virgin Mary. The WEEKEND MASS (Sat. 4:30p / Sunday 9:30a/11:30a/6:00p) missionaries believed that it would be appropriate ●Seating is limited, registration is required and opens up for them to turn the people’s attention to the Virgin on Friday morning. Difficulties registering online? Please Mary in the final days of Advent reminding them call Sheila (708.429.6767 x232) leave your name, phone that through her the Savior was to be born who number, mass time and number in your party attending. would bring salvation to the whole world. No call back will be made unless there is an issue. This year at St. Julie Billiart parish, you may have ●Plan on arriving no sooner than 30 minutes prior to Mass. noticed that there is a unique statue of the Virgin ●Facemasks are mandatory and must be worn properly Mary in our worship space. It is a statue of Mary over the nose and mouth the entire time inside church. that clearly depicts her as a pregnant woman. I ●Once inside a greeter will provide sanitizer and ushers found this statue many years ago and decided to will guide folks to their seating. purchase this unique image. We oftentimes forget ●Communion: Follow directions of the ushers; stay 6 feet that Mary—as a woman like all other women—was apart, sanitize your hands; after receiving communion in pregnant for nine months and her belly would have your hands, take 2 steps to the side, partially remove shown her pregnant state. I have brought her out in your facemask, consume the Body of Christ, put your every assignment I have been at as a way to remind facemask back on and return to your pew. us again that just as Mary helped to bring God’s ●Dismissal: Ushers will instruct when and how to exit. presence into the world, we are still called to do the Please do not congregate in the Narthex nor parking lot. same. DAILY MASS (8am Monday-Friday in the church) Peace, Livestreamed on St. Julie Billiart Facebook page. ROSARY/DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET (Mon.-Fri after 8am Mass) ADORATION (Thursdays following 8am Mass until 11am)

No reservations required for Daily Mass, Rosary, Divine Mercy Fr. Tirso Chaplet nor Adoration, but names taken for contact tracing. DECEMBER 6, 2020 - SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT | 3

THE STUMP OF JESSE

SIGNS OF LIFE performs his priestly functions, the priest allows Frequently at Mass, we have seen Jesus to make use of his very being to people doing certain things accomplish sacramental actions. As the priest repeatedly but we do not know makes the procession at Mass, it is Jesus’ walk to why. For instance, we have seen Calvary. Join the procession, the incense helps the priest walking in the us to associate our prayer – like fragrant incense rising up to the Lord; the Crucifix helps us to Fr. Ton Nguyen procession from the entrance of the Associate Pastor church to the altar along with altar remember Christ is taking the walk to be servers carrying incense, a crucifix, crucified and the candles as God’s angels and candles. The priest then takes a profound bow ministering the Lord.

in front of the altar (or genuflects if the tabernacle is (2) Kissing the Altar located in the sanctuary) then, he kisses the altar The altar is where the sacrifice takes place. Every before going to his chair. Have you ever wondered time a priest kisses the altar, he does so in order why he doesn’t just go straight to his chair and why to honor the altar of sacrifice where the miracle he is kissing the altar? of the Eucharist occurs. Another reason for honoring the altar is to reverence the relics of the . Usually, a relic from a Saint is buried beneath an altar. So, it is not odd when a priest kisses the altar since it is not merely a table but it is Calvary. It is where Jesus makes a perfect sacrifice to God, the Father.

I hope that in getting to know the meaning behind these signs, we are able to see vigorous life hidden in those signs. My invitation to you for this second week of Advent is to look deeper into the usual signs we’re accustomed to and unpack their mystery.

I Love Being a Priest!

JMJ Fr. Ton

Fr. Ton Nguyen and Deacon Ed Pluchar. (1) The Procession at Mass In the Old Testament, a man was chosen to stay in the temple offering sacrifices to the Lord. The New Testament completes the Old Testament by having Christ himself, the most perfect sacrificial lamb, being an offering to God the Father at Calvary. Does it start to shed some lights on the procession at Mass? Well, from the Want to learn more about Catholic customs and community, a man is chosen by the community their biblical roots? and is called by the Lord to offer the sacrifice to Scott Hahn has written a book, Signs of Life. Which Him. Since the priest is In Persona Christi explores that very subject. I think it would be a (meaning in the person of Christ), when he good book to read for Advent!

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IN OUR PRAYERS WE REMEMBER OUR BELOVED DEAD MASS INTENTIONS

Eternal rest grant unto them and let perpetual light shine upon them. MONDAY, December 7— 8:00am Warren J. Heidkamp Greg Liska

Sr. Marlene Mondalek, SC TUESDAY, December 8—8:00am Linda Conrad (mother of Kelli Hall) † Helen Smith Schulok (father of Jan Lask and Carol Alexander) † Fr. Pat Brennan & Deceased Family Members Deceased members of the Leonard & Morrissey Families

THOSE IN NEED OF HEALING 7:00pm (Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary) Lori & Ray McCarthy St. Julie Billiart Parishioners

Patricia Lavine WEDNESDAY, December 9—8:00am Dizon Family & Gagatiga

OUR NEWLY BAPTIZED THURSDAY, December 10—8:00am † Timothy J. Szwed Sunday, November 29 † Vito Ventrella Luna Isabella, daughter of Carla & Bradley Schaffer Nolan Joseph, son of Amy & Steven Callan FRIDAY, December 11—8:00am † Chester S. Gniadek

SATURDAY, December 12—4:30pm † Fr. Pat Brennan & Deceased Family Members FOR OUR COUNTRY † Florence Borowski For God’s love to pervade the hearts of every human † Val & Petronella Kach being and convey His love, compassion and reverence for † Marie Osborne every soul. † Richard & Terry Sharp † Sabina Walczak

SUNDAY, December 13 READINGS FOR THE WEEK 8:00am St. Julie Billiart Parishioners Monday, December 7 (Memorial of Saint , Bishop and

Doctor of the Church) 9:30am 35:1-10; Psalm 85:9-14; Luke 5:17-26 † Gogolak Tuesday, December 8 (Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary) 11:00am Genesis 3:9-15, 20; Psalm 98:1-4; † Galeniewski Family Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12; Luke 1:26-38 † Jim & Lorraine Jackson

Wednesday, December 9 (St. Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin) † Jean & Hank Kulenski Isaiah 40:25-31; Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 8, 10; Matthew 11:28-30 6:00pm Thursday, December 10 (Our Lady of Loreto) † Marcia Szczerba Isaiah 41:13-20; Psalm 145:1 and 9, 10-13ab; Matthew 11:11-15

Friday, December 11 (St. Damasus I, ) Isaiah 48:17-19; Psalm 1:1-2, 3, 4, 6; Matthew 11:16-19 INTENTIONS DURING THE PANDEMIC • Weekday intentions are offered Monday-Friday at 8:00am Saturday, December 12 (Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe) • Weekend intentions are offered: Zechariah 2:14-17 or Revelation 11a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; -Saturday 4:30pm intentions at 4:30pm Mass Judith 13:18bcde and 19; Luke 1:26-38, 5:16-24 -Sunday 8:00am AND 9:30am intentions at the Sunday, December 13 (Third Sunday of Advent) livestreamed 9:30am Mass Isaiah 61:1-2a, 10-11; Psalm (Luke 1:46-50, 53-54;) -Sunday 11:00am intentions the 11:30am Mass 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24; John 1:6-8, 19-28 -Sunday 6:00pm intentions at the 6:00pm Mass

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Worship With Us - December 6, 2020 The weekend Mass will continue to be livestreamed on Facebook at 9:30 a.m. These pages are provided so that you can pray along at home. SECOND SUNDAY Liturgy of the Word OF ADVENT 1st Reading

A Reading from the book of Isaiah Comfort, give comfort to my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her service is at an end, her guilt is expiated; indeed, she has received Introductory Rite from the hand of the LORD double for all her sins. A voice cries out: In the desert prepare the way of the LORD! Maranatha, Come Make straight in the wasteland a highway for our God! Every valley shall be filled in, every mountain and hill shall be made low; the rugged land shall be made a plain, the rough country, a broad valley. Then the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all people shall see it together; for the mouth of the LORD has spoken. Go up on to a high mountain, Zion, herald of glad tidings; cry out at TEXT: Based on the “O” Antiphons; TUNE: Francis Patrick O’Brien; © 1996, GIA Publications, Inc. the top of your voice, Jerusalem, herald of good news! Fear not to cry out and say to the cities of Judah: Here is your God! Here comes with power the Lord GOD, who rules by his strong arm; here is his reward with him, his Sing Out Earth and Skies recompense before him. Like a shepherd he feeds his flock; in his arms he gathers the lambs, carrying them in his bosom, and leading the ewes with care.

2nd Reading A Reading from the Second Letter of St. Peter Do not ignore this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years and a thousand years like one day. The Lord does not delay his promise, as some regard “delay,” but he is patient with you, not wishing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then the heavens will pass away with a mighty roar and the elements will be dissolved by fire, and the earth and everything done on it will be found out. Since everything is to be dissolved in this way, what sort of persons ought you to be, conducting yourselves in holiness and devotion, waiting for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be dissolved in flames and the elements melted by fire. But according to his promise we await new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells. Therefore, beloved, since you await these things, be eager to be found without spot or blemish before him, at peace.

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Worship With Us - December 6, 2020 The weekend Mass will continue to be livestreamed on Facebook at 9:30 a.m. These pages are provided so that you can pray along at home.

Liturgy of the Eucharist

Prepare Ye

Gospel A Reading from the holy gospel according to Mark The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ the Son of God. As it is written in Isaiah the prophet: Behold, I am sending my messenger ahead of you; he will prepare your way. A voice of one crying out in the desert: “Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.” appeared in the desert proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. People of the whole Judean countryside and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem were going out to him and were being baptized by him in the Jordan River as they acknowledged their sins. John was clothed in camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist. He fed on locusts and wild honey. And this is what he proclaimed: “One mightier than I is coming after me. I am not worthy to stoop and loosen the thongs of his sandals. I have baptized you with water; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” Creed I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, All bow during these two lines: and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

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Worship With Us - December 6, 2020 The weekend Mass will continue to be livestreamed on Facebook at 9:30 a.m. These pages are provided so that you can pray along at home.

A Prayer For Spiritual Communion My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.

Christ, Circle Round Us

Bread of Life Alleluia! Hurry the Lord is Near

3. As we pro - claim your death, as we re - call your life, we re - 4. This bread we break and share was scat-tered once as grain: just as 5. We eat this liv - ing bread, we drink this sa-ving cup: sign of

3. mem - ber your prom - ise to re - turn a - gain. 4. now it is gath - ered, make your peo - ple one. 5. hope in our bro-ken world, source of last - ing love. Verses 1-2, Advent; TEXT and TUNE: © 1982, 1987, Bernadette Farrell, North American agent, OCP Publications.

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MUSIC MINISTRY PREPARE THE WAY For those attending Mass on

OF THE LORD ♫ ♪ ♫ Christmas Eve or Day, you As we approach the holiday season, will hear these special songs I want to let you know the Music as prelude music before Ministry is alive and well. We have Mass begins. been working diligently to provide Please join me in giving a Sue Clemons you with inspirational songs on our special “gratitude” shout out Coordinator of Music Music Monday series, where “to sing to the entire Music Ministry Ministry is to pray twice”...a quote attributed for spending time rehearsing to St. Augustine. The series may be found on our and for all they’ve done to Kay Kempke, cantor website (www.stjulie.org) or on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/stjulietinley). We hope provide joy and spirit during everyone has been enjoying and praying with our these many months of the songs. We have something special prepared from the pandemic. They’re so Adult Choir as well! Mark your calendar for talented and make it look December 7, and tune in to hear them. Each Monday easy. the Music Ministry releases a new song. Our St. Julie Billiart Music Also, some of our cantors have been rehearsing and Ministry volunteers are recording special music for Christmas. During the preparing to do their best for week of Christmas, be sure to tune in to Facebook for you on the Music Monday a special song each day during that week. videos as well as for each weekend at Mass. Ed Eubank, cantor

Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School CJB WINS FIRST PLACE AT PROVIDENCE ACADEMIC BOWL

Ten seventh and eighth graders from Cardinal Joseph Skorupa, and Declan Sullivan. Several 8th graders also Bernardin Catholic School competed in the Providence took home individual trophies including Jimmy Piko – Catholic High School Academic Bowl recently and earned second-place Math; Nathan San – first-place an impressive nine awards, including the first-place overall Science; Beth Skorupa – third-place Geography; and Declan team awards for both seventh and eighth grade teams. CJB Sullivan first-place Social Studies. also earned first-place honors in two of the five subject “We really look forward to the Providence Catholic areas in 8th grade and one first-place honor in the 7th Academic Bowl every year,” said eighth grade teacher grade. CJB students competed against other local schools Kristin Roy. “To win first place in both grades is a great in the area. accomplishment for both the kids, and our school, The 7th Grade Team took first-place overall in the Team especially during these times.” Competition. The competing 7th graders were Demi CJB is a Catholic elementary school in Orland Hills, Carbone, Giada McGlynn, Celia Minonne, Daniel offering instruction in 3-year old Pre-Kindergarten through Shusharin, and Diana Viz. Several CJB 7th graders also 8th grade. CJB is a twice-recognized National Blue Ribbon took home individual trophies including Demi Carbone – School of Excellence in 2008 and 2018. CJB offers a second-place in Science; Giada McGlynn – second-place in challenging academic environment with proven academic Geography; and Celia Minonne first-place in Social Studies. results. CJB is currently in-person for full day instruction, The 8th Grade Team also took first-place overall in the for five days per week. For more information visit website Team Competition. The 8th graders that competed were at www.cjbschool.org or contact Cindy Devlin Jake Klooster, Jimmy Piko, Nathan San Gabriel, Beth 708.403.6525 x127.

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FAITH FORMATION

FAMILY FAITH SHARING ADVENT OUTREACH PROJECT In the Gospel for this second Sunday Over the years, the children in our of Advent (Mark 1: 1-8), we are invited Faith Formation program are helped to reflect on the role of John the to understand that social justice is the Baptist, who prepared the way for Jesus basis of our mission as Church. and the salvation that he would bring to Therefore, we encourage our students Pat Kmak us. Led by the Holy Spirit, to be involved in an Advent Outreach Coordinator of we use this Advent season to renew our Project to help those in need. Faith Formation of Youth lives so that we, like John the Baptist, This year we will participate in only one Advent may prepare the way for Jesus. Outreach Project. We will be collecting money or gift Name the people who have been examples of Christian cards to purchase Christmas gifts for the residents at discipleship for you. Identify one action you will take St. Coletta’s Group Home. this week to try to be more faithful followers of Jesus. If you would like to contribute, please bring your donation to the main parish office in an envelope marked “Faith Formation Advent Outreach” CORONAVIRUS COMPASSION before December 10. Offer a “Hail Mary” for those involved in providing care for the sick (first responders, doctors, nurses and pastoral care). Thanks so much for your cooperation with this project. Please stay well and know that you are in our prayers. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit Peace and all good. of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen FAITH FORMATION CALENDAR In-person Classes resume after the Christmas break To reach the Faith Formation Office: according to the schedule listed below. Call 708.429.6767, then press 5 for the office. Wednesday, January 20 Grade 8 or if you would like to reach a specific person, Thursday January 21 Grades 6, 7 and press their extension (Pat Kmak x227, Jean Aiello Sacramental Program or Peg Siebenaler x217). Saturday January 23 Sessions A & B

THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION St. Julie Billiart Second Graders from Faith Formation and Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School celebrated God’s loving mercy and forgiveness in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Nicholas Andricopulos Brayden Mocha Maxine Axalan Genevieve Hicks Joseph Nagel Hannah Baader Grace Holubecki Ozark Kennedy Brighton Jack Kallemeyn Alexander Petrik Paige Brighton Julianna Kelly Nolan Rozum Carter Casarez Ryan Kenny Jasmin Saldana Abigail Chatman Olivia Keogh Charlotte Sands Luca Christiano Ella Lee Peyton Shaw-Harrison Abigail Cofran Antonella Lettieri Megan Skelly Riley Dore Zachary Maliwat Camden Smentek Maxwell Eyer Gabriella Matys Tyler Smentek Olivia France John McAuliffe Aliana Spinella Jacenia Govea Addison McCabe Kayla Trogdon Magdalena Govea Nora McGeever Harper White Adeline Hamernick Kylie Menconi Emma Zak Hunter Hartman Annabel Zdunek

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HUMAN CONCERNS CRISIS CENTER FOR SOUTH SUBURBIA COAT, SWEATSHIRT AND SOCKS DRIVE The Crisis Center for South Suburbia offers I was naked and you gave me clothing. Matthew 25:36 Counseling Services to individuals who have been impacted by Domestic Violence Free of Charge. St. Julie Billiart Parish is hosting this annual drive The staff is comprised of Masters-level Therapists now until the first weekend in January. who are licensed in the State of Illinois in the field of counseling. In a non-judgmental environment, Do you have gently used winter wear that you no our clients come to process their feelings, discuss the longer use? We know folks who would greatly abuse that they have been exposed to, as well as appreciate them. Please drop them in the bins in the explore their options. A safety plan will be created Narthex or in the vestibule on the “Generosity Cart” and a service plan will be established. The client inside the West entrance doors. It’s that simple. will move through the counseling process at their own pace. Thank you so very much for If you are interested in sharing with counseling services, please others in need. call 708.429.SAFE (7233) and complete an Intake You are a Assessment with our staff. blessing to All services offered through others. the Counseling Department are CONFIDENTIAL.

ST. VINCENT dePAUL Do you know of someone who could use some assistance?

The St. Julie SVdP Chapter is a dedicated group of who seek to help those in need. If you or someone you know is in need of temporary assistance, we may be able to help. Our group is trained to assess all situations in order to best serve the community. When you call, please don’t hang up. You will be guided through the phone system.

Please call 708.429.6767 x244 and leave your name and a number where you can be reached and a team member will respond within 24 hours. Our phone number will appear as “blocked”. Please assist us by answering the call so we can begin the process of sharing information with you. Or, you may contact us through [email protected].

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PARISH AND COMMUNITY NEWS CHRISTMAS JOY CAMPAIGN Do you or your family SJB Employment Opportunity have a tradition of a nice I am looking for someone with skills to be a Christmas project; Facilities Engineer for the parish. It would be a sentimental or sacred part-time, paid position. If you or someone you Christmas decoration; know would like to apply, please send an email a cool dance you perform; a to me ([email protected]) and attach your song you’d like to share or a résumé. An interview date will be arranged. way you help others at Advent Thank you, Fr. Tirso Villaverde or Christmas? I would like to share it on our PLOWS COUNCIL ON AGING SJB Facebook page. (Palos, Lemont, Orland & Worth Townships) Please email to me ([email protected]) the following Our programs/services help people aged 60+ and items: (1) Picture or a video of the project people with disabilities aged 18+ with integrated (2) A brief explanation of the reason behind solutions that help individuals maintain their health, your project and how the project connects dignity and self-worth. with the birth of Jesus. December 9 (10am) Memory Cafe (registration required) Join us from the comfort of your own home...a social Oplatki (Christmas Wafer) gathering for people living with dementia and other The breaking of the Christmas wafer is a custom that forms of cognitive impairment and for care partners. th began in Poland in the 10 century and is practiced by people of Polish ancestry. It is considered the most December 17 (11am) Understanding & Coping with ancient and beloved of Polish traditions. The Christmas Dementia Behavior (registration required) wafer symbolizes the unity of the family and also Dementia is a progressive illness and many people symbolizes forgiveness and reconciliation. develop challenging behaviors as it advances. This The unleavened wafers are baked from wheat flour and session explores the different behaviors and water, are usually rectangular strategies for coping with the demands of caring for in shape and very thin. They people with dementia and related cognitive are identical in composition to disorders. Presenter: Maureen Rafa, BS RN PMHBC, the altar bread that becomes Elder Care Coordinator with the Law Offices of the Eucharist at the Stephen Sutera, P.C. consecration at Mass in the Roman Catholic Church. The To register, call Catherine at 708.274.0052 or email Oplatki wafers are usually [email protected]. A Zoom link will be sent embossed with Christmas-related religious images...the following registration. nativity scene, the Virgin Mary with baby Jesus or the Help make a difference in our community. Your Star of Bethlehem. donation helps PLOWS Council on Aging provide Before partaking of the Christmas Eve meal, the family critical support -- access to food, shelter, care, and gathers around the table. The eldest holds a wafer and safety -- to help individuals maintain their health, breaks off a piece to begin the ritual. The remaining independence, dignity, and self-worth in their wafer is passed on to another while a prayer for loved community. Your gift will be matched, dollar for ones is said. This continues until everyone at the table dollar, through a generous grant from the RRF has a piece of the wafer. Finally, each family member Foundation for Aging!* www.plows.org or call gives wishes to every other family member. 708.361.0219. The Oplatki wafers (1 “white” wafer per envelope for * Grant up to $5,000 in total. PLOWS Council on Aging is a 501(c) $1) are available in the Parish Office Monday through (3), independent, charitable, human service organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent of the law. Thursday (9am - 12noon). There are limited Tax ID: 36-2882809 quantities.

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Come join our Christmas will soon be here! Livestream team! We hope to have enough volunteers to staff all of our Christmas Masses. Can you help? High School students can earn service hours. Check out the link below! If you have any questions, please contact us: [email protected] [email protected] or 708 429 6767 Ext 232

https://www.signupgenius.com/ go/5080848a8a923a0fa7-december Have you ever thought about sharing your skill as a videographer with your parish? If so, we need you! St. Julie Billiart Parish is looking for a MASS INTENTION 2021 BOOK few more volunteers interested in assisting with our Mass livestreams. If you or someone you Intentions are being taken for know is available to help us with this important 2021 for the deceased or living. ministry, please contact Barb at 708.429.6767 Important information: x231 or [email protected]. • Print or type your requests (day, date, mass time, name) • Please put a “†” in front of the deceased. BAKING MINISTRY SHOUT OUT! • Please print or type YOUR name along with your It just can be said enough that we have contact information (phone or email address) as the best Baking Ministry in the world! occasionally a particular mass is unavailable. They have not stopped baking and • Please note if you need any mass cards. We have tending to others! This is a quiet, unsung them for the deceased and living. team, that just goes about their day making life • Label the envelope “Mass Intentions”, place in better for those they encounter and those they may our Drop Box just outside the office doors, as we never meet. They’re incredible disciples! have limited office hours. You are most welcome though to come to the parish office (Monday - Do you like to bake? It’s a great family activity and Thursday 9am-12noon). is a wonderful stress reliever. If you would like • Requests may also be emailed with all the more information about this fantastic ministry, feel information to [email protected] or free to call 708.429.6767 x232 or email Sheila Pluchar [email protected]. ([email protected]) and we will get you started.

We will respond in a timely manner. Thank you.! There are no meetings and you only say “yes” when you are able to contribute. BILLIART BROTHERS PODCAST I know you must be very sad….no podcast today. Thank you for making But don’t worry, soon there will be one! We’re doing someone else's life a bit our research! In the meantime, feel free to check out sweeter! our previous ones! ☺

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PARISH AND COMMUNITY NEWS ST. JULIE BILLIART GIVING TREE GLEN ELLYN TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES It’s a virtual Giving Tree this year! Unfortunately we were unable to host our friends But, no worries, we’ll make it as easy. from Ten Thousand Villages this year. They have ♦ Choose one or as many of the been great partners in our quest to learn more about items below. purchasing goods in a fair and ethical way. We hope ♦ Return your gifts (unwrapped) to see them in person in 2021! to St. Julie’s either in the Narthex, Ten Thousand Villages is more than a store. We’re a office or inside the West entrance by global maker-to-market movement that breaks the Sunday, December 13. cycle of generational poverty and ignites social ♦ Any questions, call Sheila at 708.429.6767 x232 change. We’re a way for you to shop with intention for ethically-sourced wares and to share in the joy of Thank you for your continued support! empowering maker in ten thousand villages.

GIFT CARDS (Any $ Amount) As a pioneer of fair trade, we do business differently, Gas Stations putting people and the planet first. That means you Stores: Aldi—Target—Walmart—Meijer can trust that every handmade purchase and donation you make directly impacts the life and Miscellaneous: Uber Merry community of its maker in a developing country. CLOTHING Christmas In the meantime, please feel free to go to their Women’s Pajama sets—Kids’ pajama sets website to do some Christmas or birthday shopping Men’s White T-Shirts—Men’s Boxers (GlenEllynTenThousandVillages.com). TOYS AND GAMES #LiveLifeFair Children’s Books— Games (10 & up) Listed are just some of the categories of items: Toy Cars & Trucks—Disney-theme Dolls/Characters Accessories—jewelry, scarves/shawls, bags, face

PACKAGED FOODS (Can/Jar/Box/Bag/Bottle) masks, socks Vegetables—Fruits—Rice—Beans—Pasta (any shape) Home—room décor, wall décor, textiles, baskets, Spaghetti Sauce—Macaroni ‘n Cheese pets, entertainment, stationery, novelty Peanut Butter—Jelly/Jam—Cans of Chicken or Tuna Kitchen—market/shopping bags, serving dishes, Juice boxes—Half Gallon Fruit Juice drinkware, tabletop accessories, linens, cookbooks Pancake Mix—Syrup—Cereal—Granola Bars Outdoor—planters, wind chimes, birdhouses, patio Fruit Snacks—Nuts—Boxed Raisins & garden accessories Individually-Wrapped Snacks—Snack Crackers Spa & Wellness—soaps, body care, bath and body Cake Mixes—Canned Frosting—Boxed Cookies accessories, robes, candles, incense Gift Shop— gift ideas, gifts by price, by interest, or HOUSEHOLD ITEMS by recipient Toilet paper—Paper Towels—Laundry Detergent Christmas—garland, streamers, ornaments, tree Hand Sanitizer—Disinfectant Wipes toppers, nativities Feminine Hygiene products Shampoo—Conditioner Toothbrushes—Toothpaste—Floss Household Cleaning Products Small Space Heater

Please do not gift wrap as items must be identifiable!

Thank you for being so generous and considering others’ needs. “Because every handcrafted object has a life of meaning behind it.”

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STEWARDSHIP & GENEROSITY ST. JULIE BILLIART BONANZA RAFFLE DID YOU KNOW? The Bonanza Raffle was a HUGE success...thanks to St. Julie Billiart Parish all those who participated selling and/or buying will be turning 50 in 2024! raffle tickets. We sold out much earlier this year! Your generosity will continue to assist the ministries of our wonderful parish. While it seems like a long time away, we are looking to BONANZA RAFFLE WINNERS prepare a history of our parish. $10,000—Rosemary Hanlon We will definitely need your help! $ 3,000—Vince & Jean Aiello

$ 2,000—Patrick Flanagan If you have stories or pictures to share, email to: [email protected] SELLERS’ SPECIAL RAFFLE WINNERS $ 1,000—Charles Krezwick Any dates or names that can be included would be $ 500—Rich Wyrick helpful to place them properly. $ 250— Sue Clemons Please feel free to pass this on to anyone you think SCRIP would like to share their favorite St. Julie Billiart The holidays will be different this year! Let us help story, memory or pictures! Thank you! to make it easier! The CJB SCRIP team will be here next weekend, December 12 and 13, before and after all masses. Vendor order forms (8 1/2 x 14) are FAITH DIRECT in the Narthex and parish office. There’s also a Special Order form (8 1/2 x 11) for During these challenging times, St. Julie Billiart Parish still specialty gift cards that need to be depends on donations to continue our ministry. ordered. Any questions, contact We prayerfully invite you to sign up for eGiving from Corinna Pytel PRIOR to your computer, tablet or smartphone and set up a recurring donation or make a one-time gift. December 7 at 708.478-0710. If you have any questions, please call the parish office and speak with Nancy Pfieffer (708.429.6767 x214) MAKE A DIFFERENCE THIS HOLIDAY! Visit: Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/36-2809013 faith.direct/IL834, or text ‘Enroll’ to 708.286.5777. and AmazonSmile will donate to Saint Julie Billiart Catholic Church, at no cost to you! If you have any questions, please call the office 708.429.6767 x214 to speak with Nancy Pfieffer for more information!

ST. JULIE BILLIART - SACRIFICIAL GIVING SUNDAY OFFERINGS: FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2020 - JUNE 30, 2021

November 21/22 November 28/29 Year to Date 2020-21 Budgeted $ 18,750.00 Budgeted $18,750.00 Budgeted $412,500.00 Mail/Collected 7,899.00 Mail/Collected 16,100.00 Collected 345,902.88 Shortfall $ 10,851.00 Shortfall $ 2,650.00 Shortfall $ 66,597.12

FAITH DIRECT—November 23, 2020—Collected $12,728.00 (included in Year-to-Date 2020-21) Photos in the bulletin taken by St. Julie Billiart Media Ministry.

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Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament ST. JULIE BILLIART CATHOLIC CHURCH Thursdays after the 8:00am Mass until 11:00am. th 7399 West 159 Street Bulletin Tinley Park, Illinois 60477 Bulletins are posted on our website. You may elect to receive Phone 708.429.6767 Fax 708.429.6788 an electronic copy directly from J.S. Paluch, by signing up Website: www.stjulie.org online at: https://ebulletin.jspaluch.com. Facebook Twitter YouTube Please consider patronizing our advertisers. Thank You! St Julie Billiart @SJB_Tinley St Julie Billiart Tinley Park IL Parish Contact Information Changes If you’re moving, changed your address, landline, cell number Daily Mass: Monday - Friday 8:00am in Church or email address, please contact the Parish Office so we may (Contact information will be taken at the door) Daily Mass is live-streamed via Facebook update our database records. Weekend Mass: Saturday 4:30pm Devotional Prayer (Rosary & Divine Mercy Chaplet) Sunday 9:30am, 11:30am and 6:00pm (Reservations required) Held in the Sacred Heart Chapel Monday—Friday following 8:00am Mass. Sunday 9:30am Mass livestreamed via Facebook and afterwards at www.st.julie.org (click on View Weekend Mass at the top left of our home page) Hospital Due to HIPAA privacy regulations, hospitals may no longer Parish Office Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9am-12noon contact the parish regarding your hospitalization. It is the ♦ In-person business will be conducted at the front desk window. responsibility of the patient or designated family member to ♦ After hours, please use the Drop Box outside the Parish Office notify us. entrance for matters not requiring interaction (i.e. contribution envelopes, registration forms, Mass intentions requests, etc.). New Parishioners The Drop Box is checked multiples times during the day. We welcome new members. All are invited to participate in the life and mission of the St. Julie Billiart Faith Family. You may PARISH STAFF AND CONTACT INFORMATION register online at: https://www.stjulie.org/new-member-form/ CLERGY HUMAN CONCERNS Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick Rev. Tirso S. Villaverde, Jr., Pastor Sheila Pluchar, Coordinator of For an emergency anointing, please call the Parish Office [email protected] x219 Human Concerns 708.429.6767 and select Option 1 to request this sacrament. [email protected] x232 Rev. Ton Nguyen, Associate Pastor

[email protected] x216 Sacrament of Baptism Couples preparing for the birth of a child should email Deacon Edward (& Sheila) Pluchar STEWARDSHIP [email protected] to inquire about preparations. [email protected] x246 Nancy Pfieffer, Business Manager Sacrament of Marriage Deacon John (& Kathy) Benz [email protected] x214 Please contact [email protected] at least six months [email protected] x212 Karen Calcagno, Bookkeeper in advance to secure a wedding date and to begin the marriage [email protected] x223 preparations. SPIRITUAL LIFE

Sacrament of Reconciliation Marianne Mueller, Coordinator of Facilities Engineer x228 Parish Prayer Life Saturdays from 3:00-4:00pm in our Mary Chapel (enter west [email protected] x213 side of building by the office. For a private appointment with a priest, please call the office. Sue Clemons, Coordinator of VITAL SUPPORT STAFF Music Ministry Jean Aiello, Receptionist & Office [email protected] x229 St. Vincent de Paul Aide (Faith Formation of Youth) [email protected] x217 For those who need assistance or know of someone who needs assistance or for information, please reach out to us by Cathryn Seitz, Bulletin Editor & calling 708.429.6767 x244 or by email at PARISH LIFE Receptionist [email protected]. Patricia Kmak, Coordinator of Faith [email protected] x210 Formation of Youth [email protected] x227 Peg Siebenaler, Office Aide (Faith PARISH REGIONAL SCHOOL Formation of Youth) [email protected] x 217

Coordinator of Parish Life/ Barb Theis, Coordinator of Media/ Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School IT & Office Aide (Music Ministry) Kelly Bourrell, Principal Evangelization (TBD) [email protected] x231 9250 W. 167th St., Orland Hills, IL 60477 Phone: 708.403.6525 Fax: 708.403.8621 www.cjbschool.org