401 Brassel Street Lockport, Illinois 60441 815-723-3291 www.sjvianneylockport.org Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10:00am-3:00pm [email protected]

December 15, 2019 3rd Sunday of

The Very Rev. Grzegorz P. Podwysocki, V.F., Pastor Rev. Mr. Joseph Dalpiaz Masses Tuesday - Friday 8:00 am Confessions Saturday 8:00 am (Only on first Saturday) Before Saturday 3:30 pm 4:00 pm

Sunday 7:00 am - English Baptisms/Weddings 9:00 am - English Call for appointment 10:30 am - Polish FOR NEXT WEEKEND: TODAY’S READINGS Saturday 4:00p.m. - Henry Sunday 9:00a.m. - Mark First Reading — The barren deserts will rejoice and flower (Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10). Psalm — Lord, come and save us (Psalm 146). Mass Intentions for the Week Second Reading — Be patient, for the coming of the Lord is as sure as the rain (James 5:7-10). Saturday, December 14 at 4:00 p.m. †Matt Andrysiak Sr. by Evelyn Andrysiak — Tell of what you hear and see: The blind †Richard Dapriele by Patricia Toth regain their vision, the crippled their movement, the deaf †Chuck Swansbro by Michael Matichak their hearing (Matthew 11:2-11). †Jack Waxweiler by Bernadetta Kopinski †Linda J. Bialka by Roger & Karen Sendra †Jerry & Sue Wall by sister, Sandy REASON TO REJOICE †Pat Knight by sister, Sandy Dark violet is used throughout Advent to express †Michael & Angela Kijowski by granddaughter, Sandy its character as a season of spiritual preparation for Barb Dapriele (Health) and “the coming of the Lord.” But on the Third Sunday, December 15 at 9:00 a.m. Sunday of Advent, formerly known as Gaudete ( for †Richard Dapriele by Mary Jo Boehm “rejoice”) Sunday, rose may be added to the liturgical †Chuck Swansbro by Michael Matichak †Kathryn Margentina by Sandra Anderson environment. The entire liturgy is infused with a spirit of †Jack Waxweiler by Dorothy Camden rejoicing. †Patricia Gariboldi by Burnett Family Today’s first reading and Gospel proclaim the Raul Juarez (Health) †Kathi & Jim Steele reality of God’s saving work in our midst. Isaiah exuberantly describes the idyllic transformation of all 10:30 a.m. creation as a result of God’s presence in the midst of the Gabrysi (Health) people. In the Gospel, connects Isaiah’s prophecy †Irene Jarz †Jozef Pedzimaz with what is happening in his own ministry. In addition to †Wiktoria Pedzimaz the list of healings from Isaiah (the blind, the lame, †Jan Pedzimaz lepers, and the deaf), Jesus’ presence brings two other †Jan Donicz (40yr Rem) by Daughter & Family †Janina Wozna (1yr Rem) reasons for rejoicing: “The dead are raised, and the poor have the good news proclaimed to them” (Matthew 11:5). Tuesday, December 17 at 8:00 a.m. (St. Monica Prayer Group) Barbara Dapriele (Health)

Wednesday, December 18 at 8:00 a.m. Announcements: James & Dorothy Armbruster

Thursday, December 19 at 8:00 a.m. †Jack Waxweiler by Barbara James Please checkout The Catholic Faith at: Friday, December 20 at 8:00 a.m. FORMED.ORG †Jose Encarnacion Sr. (Bday Rem) by Rosario Vianzon Password: BJKGVD Saturday, December 21 at 4:00 p.m.

†Elizabeth Kalicki (4yr Rem) by Family †Vincent Proc by Family Join us on Facebook at †Richard Dapriele by Patricia Toth St. John Vianney Michelle Maurisak (Health) by Family †Stanislawa & Jozef Bielanski Dr. Erwin Mangubat (Bday) by De Ma Vianzon BROTHERS IN CHRIST Jerry Ruzzini (Health & Healing) by Bumber Family Saturdays 8:30-9:30am †WM & Mae Wall by granddaughter, Sandy †Tony Bumber by Bumber Family Prayer ♦ Scripture Reflection ♦ Fellowship †Carol Fabek by Paula Waxweiler

Sunday, December 22 at 9:00 a.m. Please turn in your commitment for Pilgrimage †Richard Dapriele by Sandy Greenham to the Holy Land. †Eugene Bilik †Nelson V. Nogra by Fritzie Nogra †Chuck Swansbro by Michael Matichak December 21-22 second collection will be for †Marlene Margentina by Sandra Anderson †Patricia Gariboldi by Burnett Family Repair & Maintenance. Thank you & God bless! Zuzak Family by Family

10:30 a.m. THE LOOK OF LOVE †Maria & Andrzej Sztoncel What does love look like? †Zdislaw Kuwik by Szwab Family It has feet to go to the poor and needy. †Janina Petuchow †Czeslaw Pedzimaz It has eyes to see misery and want. †Irena Pedzimaz It has ears to hear the sighs and sorrows of others. †Boleslawa Pedzimaz -St. Augustine †Conrad Glogowski by Family †Antoni Glogowski by Family †Jerzy Tretowicz by Family SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES OUR WARMEST WELCOME To all who celebrate with us, whether visitors, long time Sunday: Third Sunday of Advent residents, or newly arrived in the . If you are not Monday: Las Posadas begins registered at St. John Vianney or need to make changes, Saturday: St. Peter Canisius; Winter begins please fill out the form below and place in the collection basket. PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY ADULT 1 Name______Phone______Address______THE ETERNAL FLAME FOR THIS WEEK Email

Will burn in memory of Date of Birth______Language spoken at home______Richard Dapriele By wife, Barb Marital Status:____Married by Priest Y N

Religion:______Sacraments received? Baptism, 1st Comm., Confirm.

† WE LIFT UP IN PRAYER ADULT 2 Husband Wife Long Term Needs: Fr. Andrew, Ann Marie Nawrocki, Naia Peña, Name______Rachel Colabello, John Sims, Wendy Kelm, Keith Schranz, Lucas Phone______Milo, Ted Hylek, Heather Pajak, The Eaton Family, Dixie Wiles, Address______Romana Davila, Lawrence Dapriele, Marilyn Zlogar, Mark Gariboldi, Cathy McManamey, Lucille Catherine Russler (baby), Henryka ______Sztoncel, Tom Swierkowski, Michelle Maurisak, Maryann Grund Date of Birth______Language spoken at home______Immediate Needs: Joan Fajkucy, Lynn Marie, Roberto Davila, Nicole Neubauer, Joann Baan, Marcella Tumang, Salvadore Garcia, Ralph Marital Status:____Married by Priest Y N Drong, Frank Pagano, Dorothy Carrescia, Krzsztof Komar, Easton Bleuer, Gloria Castillo, Romana Davila, Rosa Maria Santos, Adam Religion:______Sztoncel, Lynn Swierkowski, Owen Neubauer, Rosemary Burian, received? Baptism, 1st Comm., Confirm. Christopher Hozjan, Cora Zgrabik, Richard Johnson, Virginia Schultz Are you transferring from another parish?__

† We hope that you will pray for them each day, privately or Former Parish Name______with your family. Prayer for those in need is an important responsibility of the Christian Community. Please list the names and dates of birth of those in your household, excluding the names above:

Name Birthdate Relationship 1______†FROM DEATH TO NEW LIFE 2______Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. 3______

4______Patricia Gariboldi

Divine Mercy Chaplet: Saturday, December 14…Day 9 Weekly Offering Weekly Goal: $4,500.00 December 1, 2019 ……..…………….…...... ……...…..$5,043.00 Give Central (11/25-12-1) …………....…….……….….…..$320.00 PILGRIM VIRGIN Invite the blessed Mother, Our Lady of Fatima Statue, into your home and help her evangelize her message of peace Thank You for your continuing support. through the Rosary. The intent of the Please remember St. John Vianney in your devotion is that the statue travel from Will and Estate Planning. 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 ST. MONICA PRAYER GROUP her presence in your home and have your own private devotion. FOLLOWING THE 8:00 AM TUESDAY MASS Please call Gwen at 708-259-6303. We, the members of St. Monica Prayer Group, invite you to join us in praying for the spiritual, St. John Vianney Prayer physical and emotional needs of our children and "O my God, come to me, so that You may grandchildren. Please join us as we come together weekly to cover our children with prayer. dwell in me and I may dwell in you." Word of Life For all who have lost a loved one: As we prepare for the coming of Christ, may they find peace in the hope of eternal life; We pray to the Lord:

WHY NOT A MASS INTENTION! If you are thinking of sending someone a get-well card, or a special occasion is coming up, a birthday or an anniversary, why not have a Mass said for them? Mass intentions are for the living as well as the deceased. There’s no nicer way to offer tribute, or better prayer you can offer for those you love. Just fill out the form below and show how much you care.

FEED YOUR HUNGRY NEIGHBORS REQUESTS FOR † MASS INTENTIONS Lockport churches donate to the Lockport Food If you would like to have a Mass offered, please fill out this Pantry known as FISH, the symbol of form and drop in the collection basket. There is no better way Christianity. They serve 750 to 800 People to offer tribute and no better prayer you can offer for those you monthly which is more than 250 local families. Our Lord love. Please include an offering of $10 for each intention in the would want us to share what we have been given with envelope with your Mass request form. Please schedule 2 those who have less. Presently needed are canned beans, weeks in advance. meats and fish, peanut butter, jellies, canned vegetables PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY (especially corn & green beans, spaghetti & sauce, cereals, pancake mix and syrup. Soaps, bath tissue, paper Intention Name ______products and shampoo are also needed. Thank you for your generosity. You will be blessed. _____Living _____ Deceased Feeding the Hungry is one of the Works of Mercy. Requested by______PLEASE CHECK YOUR CANS CAREFULLY. IF THEY ARE OUTDATED OR EXPIRING IN Phone______CURRENT MONTH, WE HAVE TO THROW THEM AWAY. Date/Time Wanted______We cannot be liable for causing illnesses. 1463 S. Farrell Road Lockport, IL 60441 Funeral Mass Arrangements Upon the death of a loved one, a family member should contact the parish office as soon as possible PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY (815-723-3291). You will be contacted by our bereavement “Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect coordinator, Anna Siwiec-Sitkowska, who will assist them as they protect us. Bless them and their families the family in planning the funeral liturgy for the for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of deceased. need. And give us peace. We ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen.” If it is too difficult for you to walk to the front of the church to receive , please know that at each Mass an Extraordinary Minister of Holy P.F.C. JASON W. DRAKSLER [U.S. ARMY] P.F.C. JOSHUA D. DRAKSLER [U.S. ARMY] Communion comes to the back of the church to SR. AIRMAN NICHOLAS MAVRIN [U.S.A.F.] distribute Communion. If you would like to have the Extraordinary Minister give you communion in the back of church, please let an usher know before If you have a family member who is overseas, please let Mass begins. At Communion time, when you see the us know so we may pray for their safe return. Extraordinary Minister come to the back, please MAY GOD BLESS THEM ALL. raise your hand so that they can see you and give you Holy Communion. Mężczyźni Świętego Józefa

Kim są Mężczyźni Świętego Józefa? W dzisiejszych czasach istnieje wiele przeszkód na drodze wiary, ale Mężczyzna Świętego Józefa to człowiek, który szuka Pana w swoim życiu: (Jer 29,13) “Będziecie Mnie szukać i znajdziecie Mnie, kiedy będziecie Mnie szukać z całego serca”. Nasz Pan Jezus Chrystus przyszedł, aby pokazać nam Miłość i my odkrywamy naszą rolę jako mężczyźni, którzy dostrzegają potrzeby inne niż poszukiwanie mocy i przywilejów (Łk 22,25). Mężczyźni Świętego Józefa to mężczyźni którzy "wspierają się na- wzajem i wzajemnie się budują" (1Tes 5,11) i trwają w Bogu(Jan 15). W rezultacie Mężczyzna Świętego Józefa jest spełniony przez odnajdywanie radości życia bożego w celach, jakie odkrywa dla swojego życia (Kol. 1,9-12). Mężczyźni Świętego Józefa to katolicka sieć mężczyzn. Spotkanie Grupy w naszej parafii odbędzie się w pierwszy czwartek miesiaca, o 7:30 pm. Serdecznie zapraszamy.

SAINT JOHN OF THE CROSS (c. 1542-1591) - December 14

How beautiful the experience of love for God and neighbor, a fire deep within! How disheartening when love suddenly cools and our souls grow dark, our prayer arid. How painful when misunderstanding, even rejection, comes our way, sometimes from those we least expect. For all such “seasons of the soul,” an inspiring fellow- pilgrim is the poet and mystic John of the Cross. As a young Carmelite, he was recruited by Teresa of Ávila for her Discalced (“barefoot,” evangelical poverty) Carmelite reform, striving to renew the Church from within after the Protestant Reformation had led countless religious away. John suffered unspeakably harsh abuse, even imprisonment, from friars who rejected this reform. Yet during these times of deepest suffering, John composed spiritual masterpieces that still guide souls to God, their titles reflecting his own painful yet ultimately victorious journey: from The Dark Night of the Soul through The Ascent of Mount Carmel to his Spiritual Canticle and The Living Flame of Love. John summarized his spirituality simply: “Put love where there is no love, and you will find love.” PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND

10 DAYS: FEBRUARY 18-27, 2020

Walk where Jesus walk • Cruise the Sea of Galilee • Visit Nazareth • Climb the Mt. of Olives & view the Old City of Jerusalem • Walk the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre • Visit Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity

Hosted By: V R. G P A J V, D J P, S. J V C C

$3499 FROM CHICAGO (Air/land tour price is $2799 plus $700 government taxes/airline surcharges)

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES: Roundtrip air from Chicago, First Class/Select hotels, Breakfast & Dinner daily, Comprehensive Sightseeing, Porterage, Entrance Fees and much more!!

FOR A DETAILED BROCHURE PLEASE CONTACT FR. GREG PODWYSOCKI Tel: (815) 723-3291 / Email: [email protected]

DON’T MISS THIS TRIP OF A LIFETIME!!

This month St. John Vianney Parish will conduct our Baby Bottles for Life campaign to benefit, support and educate pregnant women facing crisis or unintended pregnancies. The funds collected through the Bottles for Life campaign support the programs and services of Waterleaf, a pregnancy medical clinic and their Aspire education and resource center located in Aurora.

Waterleaf provides practical help, pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, STD testing and treatment as well as continuing education and support for women in our community who would otherwise be at risk for choosing abortion.

Baby bottles will be available on our pro-life tree beginning the weekend of December 14 & 15. You can take them home to be filled with spare change, cash or a check made payable to “Waterleaf.” Bottles can be returned to the parish at any of the Masses until the final collection the weekend of January 4 & 5, 2020. Please pick up a Baby Bottle after Mass and fill it with your heartfelt financial donation. Your support is greatly appreciated. For more information call Waterleaf at 630-701-6270 or visit them on the web at www.onechoiceonelife.org.

The Joliet Diocese Catholic Committee on Widowed and feeling stuck? Scouting invites you to our Annual Day of Come and find ways to move toward Recollection retreat on Saturday, February inner peace and new hope in life. 29, 2020, from 9am to 1pm. The theme is Leap of Faith. The event will be held at Joyful Again! Widowed Ministry program presents The National Shrine and Museum of St. Therese, 8501 Bailey Rd., Darien, Illinois. a retreat/workshop for men & women.

The event is open to all registered American Heritage March 14 &15, 2020 Girls, Boy Scouts, Brownies, Camp Fire Youth, Cub at the Mt. Assisi Center, Lemont Scouts, Girl Scouts, Scouts BSA, and Venturers. All ages invited! Activities will be age-appropriate. To register call: 708-354-7211 e-mail us at [email protected] More information is available at website: www.joyfulagain.org (includes video) www.dioceseofjoliet.org/scouting Click on the ‘Day Of Recollection’ announcement banner on the front page. While there, check out the Early Bird Registration Discount!

Saint John Vianney Catholic Church ADVENT/CHRISTMAS 2019 LITURGY SCHEDULE

Advent Reconciliation Service/Spowiedź Święta Monday, December 23, 2019 – Reconciliation 7 pm – 9 pm (English/Polish) Spowiedź Świeta w języku polskim, godz. 19:00 – 21:00

Vigil of Christmas/ Bożego Narodzenia Tuesday, December 24, 2019 Mass 3:00 pm. – English () (Christmas Carols with Choir start @ 4:15 pm) Mass 5:00 pm – English (Choir) Children’s Mass 9:00 pm – Bilingual (English/Polish); Pasterka dla Dzieci (polsko-angielska), godz. 21:00 PASTERKA 12 am – Polish (Polish Christmas Carols start @ 11:30 pm); kolędowanie godz. 23:30

Christmas Day (The Nativity of The Lord)/Boże Narodzenie Wednesday, December 25, 2019 Mass 9:00 am - English (Choir) Mass 10:30 am – Polish

Feast of St. Stephen, The First Martyr/Św. Szczepana Thursday, December 26, 2019 – Mass 8:00 a.m. – English (no music) Mass 7:00 pm – Polish

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph/Św. Rodziny Saturday, December 28, 2019 – Vigil Mass 4:00 pm - English () Sunday, December 29, 2019 – Mass 7:00 am - English (Cantor); Mass 9:00 am – English (Choir) Mass 10:30 am – Polish

Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God/Uroczystość Św. Bożej Rodzicielki Maryi Tuesday, December 31, 2019 – Vigil Mass 4:00 pm – English (Cantor) Wednesday, January 1, 2019 – Mass 9 am – English (Cantor); Mass 10:30 am – Polish

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St John Vianney Church 401 Brassel St Lockport IL 60441-4902

Contact: Bernadetta Kopinski

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