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PARISH INFORMATION ALL SAINTS CATHEDRAL PARISH RECTORY: 920 N. Northwest Hwy., Park Ridge, IL 60068 847-698-0578 Web site: www.ascpncc.org NATIONAL CATHOLIC CHURCH Email: [email protected] 9201 West Higgins Road

Pastor: Bishop Stanley Bilinski Chicago, IL 60631 847-698-0578 e-mail: [email protected] ______

Catholic In Faith PARISH /CEMETERY OFFICE: 9201 W. Higgins Road, Chicago, IL 60631 773-380-7131 A People Empowered ______Retired Priest: Father Frank Rowinski

Deacons: Deacon David Rowinski December 24, 2017 Deacon Wayne Stolpa ______Chairman: Gary Kurzynski [email protected] First Vice Chairman – Phillip Smolka WELCOME Chairman-Cemetery Trustees: Steve Treasurer: Barbara Bratkowski We’re blessed because you’re here Financial Secretary: Rudolph Smolka ([email protected]) Parish Secretary/Bulletin information: e-mail: [email protected] Communications/Website - Judie Szydlowski ([email protected] 630-222-0334). Parish Organist/Choir Director: Christopher Waz

Cemetery Secretary: Jill [email protected] Cemetery Visiting Hours: 8:00AM – 5:00PM Spring & Summer Decorations April 1 – September 30 Fall & Winter Decorations November 1 – February 28

SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE: 9:00AM

DAILY MASSES are held as announced in the weekly bulletin. Intentions may be offered at most Masses. To make arrangements for an intention, please contact the Pastor.

HOLY DAY MASSES are held as announced in the bulletin.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Arrangements should be made with the Pastor as soon as possible or at least 30 days prior to the ceremony.

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: Arrangements should be made at least six months in advance. Contact the Pastor before setting a date or making final plans.

EMERGENCIES, SICKNESS AND DEATH should be reported to the

Pastor immediately.

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President: Robert Maycan (847-318-7975) President: Robert Maycan PARISH NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

President: Theresa Heath (224-858-7480) SUNDAY CLASSESSCHOOL Sunday (Septem 9:45 AM, Every Margaret R Superintendent: YOUTH ASSOCIATION (Yout Next Meeting: TBD Advisor: Bishop Stanley Bili MISSION & EVANGELISM COMMITTEE Next Meeting: TBA Chairman: Judie Szydlowski (630-222-0334) CEMETERY TRUSTEES Next Meeting, TBA Chairman: Steve (773-380-7131) PARISH COMMITTEE Tues day, 16 January 2018 Next Meeting: 7:00PM, Chairman: Gary Kurzyn PARENT - TEACHER ORGANIZATION Next Meeting: Sunday, Janu (312-623-6825) President: Doug Scott WOMEN’S SOCIETY FOR TH BLESSED SACRAMENT Next Meeting: Sunday, Januar POLISH NATIONAL UNION OF AMERICA BRANCH #37 Teri Heath ( Financial Secretary:

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TO OUR VISITORS community again in our celebration gy spiritual needs of all people who wish to follow We hope you return and join our parish

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2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8-11, 16 Luke 1:26-38 Isaiah 62:1-5 1:18-25 Matthew December 24, 2017 Lessons Lessons

LECTOR: Hughes CANTOR: Diane GREETER: COUNTERS: Szydlowski Judie Brian Kurzynski / Lauren Fisher will; be hosted Coffee Hour and “Jaselka” rehearsal SoCL classes Youth Confessions heard. Decorating the Parish Church for Nativity Mass. after Holy Holydays, LECTOR: Scott CANTOR: Lori GREETER: COUNTERS: GOSPEL Advent 4 / Christmas Vigil

- - - - Romans 16:25-27 Romans GOSPEL 4:00 pm – Vigil Mass for the Solemnity of the Lord’s Birth 22-25 13:16-17, Acts 9:00 am – Holy Mass

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Lord Jesus, I truly believe that you are the you are the believe that I truly Lord Jesus, and may Glory toin the highest, you, O God, abide in me your love to want I Lord, Jesus, us you for giving Lord God, we thank the gift of Lord, for O you thanks, We give in us and, joy abide may your Lord, Jesus, is victory over evil.

: : : : : your walk in Lord, to O us, : Help : 12/24 – 1 John 2:18-27 – What can strengthen 1 Johnmy sense of 2:18-27 – 12/24 – Prayer starter How can I take some time 1 John 2:28 – 3:10 12/25 – Prayer starter How can I 1 John 3:11-24 – 12/26 – Prayer starter 1 John 4:1-21 – What does12/27 – the statement “God is Prayer starter 1 John 5:1-21 – After read 12/28 – Prayer starter 2 John, 1-13 – If I were to write a short note like 12/29 – Prayer starter 3 John, 1-15 – What ca n I do in my community to 12/30 – Prayer starter a question of “words or speech” but of “truth and action”? a question of “words or speech” but “truth belonging to my community and Christ? today to pray and recollect so that Christmas will take its deep spiritual meaning for me? love” mean to me and how does it affect my way of looking at life and at people? faith in Christ, what would be the key John’s to express my own words or phrases? foster greater enthusiasm and to spread the Good News of Christ? Bible Study for Advent Week 3 – bring Savior of the world. Come and and the God Son of reconciliation and peace to this world. on th everywhere on earth humankind be celebrated your love for day. and to rule over all of my dealings with others. messengers of your love like John and teaching of theology. involved in the study, research, John, what have I gained in my understanding of faith? son, eternal life through your share in h that we can find complet and to commandments world. lives, reach out to the world. through our WEEKDAY MASSES, SERVICES, ACTIVITIES Online Giving

Monday, December 25 - Information about Online Giving can be found in the vestibule - Solemnity of Christ’s Holy Birth. and in the offering cards in the pews. If you have not yet Shepherd’s Mass at Midnight/ signed up, please consider doing so. Online Giving is Solemn Mass of the Lord’s Nativity, 10 am convenient, secure and simple. Just go here to sign up: LECTOR: Judie Szydlowski CANTOR: https://www.osvonlinegiving.com/3012 GREETER: COUNTERS: Contact Barbara Bratkowski or Judie Szydlowski for assistance. Lessons Isaiah 52:7-10 Hebrews 1:1-6 Thank you for your faithful support of GOSPEL John 1:1-18 All Saints Cathedral Parish! Tuesday, December 26– Parish Calendar - Feast of Saint Stephen, Protomartyr, 10 am The Parish Calendar is now managed online, and can be Wednesday, December 27 – found on the Calendar page of our website: - Feast of Saint John, Apostle and Evangelist Distribution of Blessed Wine, @ noon http://ascpncc.org/calendar.htm

Just scroll down to see the Calendar. From here you can view Thursday, December 28 – by Week or by Month, or use the “Agenda” view for events in - Observance of the Holy Innocents, 10 am a list format. You can even print the calendar!

Friday, December 29 – To add or change items on the Parish Calendar, contact: - Mass for the healing of family and friends at noon. Judie Szydlowski

Communications Director Saturday, December 30 – 630‐222‐0334 (call or text) [email protected] Firewood for the taking …

Please see Dean Maycan or Doug Scott if you would like to take advantage of the firewood that has been cut from the Grove CHECK OUT OUR PARISH WEBSITE: trees. www.ascpncc.org We would like for our parishioners to benefit from this free Tell others about our website, resource before we need to destroy the pile. let us pray they come to find a spiritual home with us! UPCOMING EVENTS Solemnity of the Please mark your calendars for the upcoming events listed below Humble Shepherds and watch future bulletins for December 31, 2017 more information –

9:00 am – Holy Mass December 25 – Solemnity of the Lord’s Nativity  “Pasterka” / Shepherd‘s Mass, midnight LECTOR: Doug Scott CANTOR: Lori Scott  Solemn Mass of the Solemnity, 10 am GREETER: Joanne Gramza December 26 – Feast of Saint Stephen, Protomartyr, 10 am COUNTERS: Don Pagels / Dolores Urban December 27 – Feast of Saint John, Apostle and Evangelist 10 am, with the Distribution of Blessed Wine Lessons Isaiah 31:10-14 December 28 – Observance of the Holy Innocents Titus 3:4-7 December 31 – Solemnity of the Humble Shepherds GOSPEL Luke 2:15-20 January 1, 2018 – Octave of Christmas - - Solemn Mass of the Octave – Celebratory Coffee Hour will; be hosted Brunch served by the Clergy Familes - SoCL classes and “Jaselka” rehearsal following Mass Janaury 6, 2018 – Solemnity of the Epiphany of our Lord - Holy Mass celebrated at 10 am with the blessing of When God sent his Son, God made him - the gifts of the Magi January 7, 2018 – Solemnity of ther Baptism of our Lord A man of sorrows, - Reaffirmation of the Baptismal Vows takes place prior so he could know our grief ... to Holy Mass A servant o SoCL Nativity Presentation & “Oplatek” so he could meet our needs ... Dinner A sacrifice January 14 – Sunday Supper @ Saint Luke’s #2 January 18-25 – Week of Prayer for Christian Unity so he could save us from our sins ... February 3 – District 6 PNU “Night at the Chicago Wolves” A shepherd so he could lead us to the Father’s love!

PARISH NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNUAL OPŁATEK/CHRISTMAS DINNER SUNDAY, JANUARY 7

following the 9AM Mass and the Annual SOCL Christmas Program

Tickets are:

Adults - $15.00 Youth (3-12) - $5.00 Children under 3 – Free SOCL students accompanied by a parent will be guests of the Parish

Tickets must be purchased by January 1

Tickets must be purchased by January 1st, and are available from Christine Turner (847.726.9234)

NO TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR

Donations for the Sweet Table and the Raffle are Appreciated!!! PRAYER REQUESTS PARISH NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES are extended to the following Future Direction Subcommittee of the Supreme Council parishioners who are celebrating their birthdays this Polish National Catholic Church week: Nicholas Scott 12/24 December 2, 2017

Joseph Kosowski 12/25 Dear Bishops, Very Rev. and Rev. Fathers, Deacons and Faithful of our Holy Michael Kosowski 12/25 Church, Louise Eggers 12/29 We are excited to announce that the theme selected for 2018 across our Holy Polish National Catholic Church is: "The Year of the Family". This was May God bless you and grant you all decided at the recent National Clergy Conference where after prayer, reflection and a very Happy Birthday! discussion the clergy selected this theme for 2018.

PARISHIONERS: Bishop Stanley Bilinski, Mary Andersen, Jim Mueller, Charles Scott, Adeline Kozak, Cathy Milbrandt, Lorraine Fanslow, Robert Maycan, Joan Maluchnik, Gerald Maycan, Bernardine Mrozek

FAMILY & FRIENDS: Bishop Thaddeus, Bishop Bernard, Luz Reygosa, Emma Freshwater George Jugan, Carmen Cordero, Matt Mendyk, Dorothy Lichthardt, Andrew Bear, John Miroslaw, Cathy Andersen, Rose Petrosky, Chris Pagels,

Elizabeth Bohan

HOMEBOUND PARISHIONERS: Dave & Dorothy Catinella, Harriet Jablonowski, Joseph Kosowski, Michael Kosowski, Dorothy Krzysko, The hope and prayer of our clergy and the Future Direction committee is that this Ted Bednarowicz Year of the Family will help strengthen all our families in living out our Christian PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL OUR faith, virtues and values and will become an important and consistent part of their lives. TROOPS DEFENDING FREEDOM but especially for: We will be sending various blessings and prayers to be done before or after Holy Franklin Jez (USAF), Mass as well as some materials for our families to take home. Below is the link to Martin Venegas (USAF), download a copy of the 2018 Action Plan. Noe Galvan (USAF) January – The example of the Holy Family A blessing of families after Holy Mass on Sunday January 7th and a prayer card

for all to take home

February – The importance of unconditional Love in the family

March – Celebration of Lent as a Family Encourage various ways that the family can pray and meditate together during this PARISH NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Sacred season. Have the family prepare an Easter basket together or Easter table together for the blessing of the Church on Holy Saturday. 2017 Chicago Circle National United Choirs” – was received April – Living out our Easter Joy in the family and the parish – the importance of with great acclaim and joy. regular attendance at Holy Mass The program consisted of the Circle Choir opening the offering with a series of carols. Next a solo (“Away in the May – The love of our Blessed Mother – her submission to the will of God as an manger) was offered by Gary Kurzynski, accompanied by Glen example for all Bialasik with guitar and Dean Turner on drums; a duet by Gary and Chris Bogzevitz, a popular favorite “A Tiny Child Will June – Sacred Vocations Month – The Guardianship of St. Joseph – his Come”; and closing out the first portion of the program two submission to the will of God as an example to all - Family Vocations event and traditional Polish Kolędy. prayer Following a short intermission, The Cathedral Parish

July – The importance of Family Time/Vacation to the family. Also remembering Children’s Music Ministry offered music from “The Polar to continue the practice of daily prayer and worship during this time. Express” along with solo offerings by Henry Bogzevitz, Edwin Bogzevitz, Maryjane Scott, Khloe Medrano, Kara Lindenmuth, August – Importance of youth in the family – raising children as an important Gary Kurzynski. Closing out their portion of the program, an ministry in the church – an event for the parish youth and prayers for parents and offering “The First Noel” sung and on the guitar by Glen guardians Bialasik, accompanied by Glen Turner on drums; “Hot Chocolate” by the Ministry and a sing-along, “Go Tell it on the September – Sharing our gifts and talents in the home and in the parish. Mountain” by the Ministry and assembly. Create a fun exercise/game that lists one’s gifts and talents and then challenge them The Circle Choir returned to allow a solo by Judie to share them at home as well as in the parish Szydlowski, a duet by Lori and Maryjane Scott, and a trio by Maryjane, Lori and Janet Schumacher. The Circle Choir October – Clergy Appreciation Month – On the Solemnity of the Christian offered in closing a Spanish Carol, a Polish Carol, and a newly Family Have a sharing family event at the parish where troubles and joys are Shared; learned piece for this concert, “A Christmas Quodlibet”. strengthening the bonds of our parish families. There can be no doubt as to the degree of the sharing of the Lord’s gifts here at the Cathedral. One offers admiration for the November – Family Gratitude – stress the importance of giving thanks and doing sharing and for the giving. it as an individual and parish family. Thanksgiving Day prayer placemats. The Circle Choir would also like to offer sincere thanks and Helping those in need or alone on Thanksgiving. December – Resources for the deep appreciation for your support of its Christmas Cookie Sale and family to spiritually prepare for Christmas together, a shared prayer when putting up ham Raffle. Both effort exceeded expectations, due to your concern their Christmas tree – small advent wreath for the home lit during the family meals. and support. Recognizing and living the true meaning of Christmas as a family.

An Advent Reflection The next Women’s Book Club will be on Advent is a blended season, a mixture of hope, repentance, anticipation and joy. We Saturday, January 20, at the home of know that Christ has already come, establishing his Kingdom through his life, death Dolores Urban 1280 Village Drive Unit and resurrection. But Christ will come again in glory to establish His Kingdom in its 363, Arlington Heights, Il. fullness. Meanwhile, Christ comes to all who are willing to make a place for Him in 224-735-2644 at 12:00 noon. their hearts. The book to be read is Our Advent models are Isaiah who yearned for the coming of the Lord, John the A WOMAN'S PLACE by LYNN AUSTIN Baptist who announced the presence of Christ, and Mary who was transformed by grace. Like Isaiah, we look forward to Christ’s glorious return. Like John, we recognize Christ’s presence among us and our need for repentance. And like Mary, we seek to accept the will of God in order to make a place for Christ in our hearts. And allow His will to be done in us.

As we approach the coming Christmas Season – our Lord through His Holy Church reminds us that we need to be ready as we heard in the Gospel on the First Sunday of Advent. Ready to first, celebrate properly His birth and second, ready to meet our Lord at any moment by living as he taught following His saving Gospel. This is a time when we are reminded by John the Baptist to “prepare the way for the Lord”. It is important that we do this and prepare ourselves spiritually for the coming celebration of Christmas and for the return of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

An Advent Prayer Let us pray. Almighty and Eternal God, You became one of us that we might have the life of Christ forever. Through this season of Advent, rekindle in us a desire for the coming of Your Kingdom. Knowing how much our world needs Your grace and truth, we ask You to guide us in the way of compassion that we might help your suffering ones. Fill us with every grace and blessing as we wait in joyful hope for the coming of our Savior. Amen.

If you know of parishioners or friends who are not a part of our monthly email updates – please have them email us at [email protected] to become a part of this important effort for our Holy Church.

Please keep this church-wide undertaking in your daily prayers – asking God to bless this work and allow it to bear fruit for the building of His Kingdom through our Holy Church.

As we begin this Holy season of Advent may we use this time to spiritual prepare ourselves to again celebrate the Incarnation and be ready for His return in glory. May we show our thankfulness to God not just in our words, but more importantly buy our actions. May God bless you and your family during this Advent season.

Collector Schedule for 2018:

Jan. 7th: Julia Smolka, Janet Schumacher Jan. 14th: Brian Kurzynski, Lauren Fisher Jan. 21st Stephen Scott, Phil Smolka Jan. 28th Don Pagels, Dolores Urban Feb. 4th Julia Smolka, Janet Schumacher th Feb. 11 Brian Kurzynski, Lauren Fisher

PARISH NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Once again, we turn to the parish family and ask for assistance in the liturgical and parochial tasks we share as a community: Altar Servers – this ministry is open to all who have made their First Holy Communion. If you would like to begin training for this ministry, please give your name to Bishop Stan. Lectors – this ministry is open to all adult members of our parish, including those who have made their Confirmation. Additionally, if you would like to enter into this ministry, please give your name to Bishop Stan. Women’s Society for the Adoration of the most Blessed Sacrament. Parent-Teacher Organization, Parish Choir. SoCL Teachers and Substitutes – we are always looking for more of our parishioners to join these long-standing organizations. We thank the members thus organized for their ministry in the service of our Lord and to this parish. Please consider this invitation.

“THE” GOOD NEWS Maranatha / Przyjdż, Panu Jezu / Come, Lord Jesus

This space reserved for “YOUR GOOD NEWS”

12/28 - The Holy Innocents - Herod the son of Antipeter was designated procurator of Judea by Julius Caesar. he ruled from 47 BCE to 2 CE, and was therefore PARISH NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS king when Jesus was born. Herod assumed the title "the Great". Yet he was fanatically determined to stamp out any messianic threat to his throne. when he learned from the Cursory Histories of the Saints celebrated this week: Magi who had come to worship the infant Jesus that "a ruler shall come from Bethlehem who will give my people Israel", he decided to kill the child. The Magi, warned in a 12/24 - Adam and Eve - Old Testament dream not to tell Herod where to find Jesus, returned to the east by way which avoided Jerusalem. In his rage King Herod decreed that every male child under two years old in 12/25 - CHRISTMAS DAY - Bethlehem and that region should be killed. Only because Mary’s husband Joseph had been warned in a dream by God that this would happen and accordingly fled to Egypt 12/26 - Stephen - Stephen, the first Christian martyr, was a Greek-speaking was a Savior spared. The other innocent children were put to the sword. The number Jew, chosen by the apostles to be one of seven men who would look after the needs of killed under Herod's order has often been exaggerated. Perhaps two dozen male widows, who tended to be neglected in the daily distribution of charity. Stephen, "full children under the age of two would have been found around Bethlehem at that time. of grace and power" as the Acts of the Apostles describes him, did many great wonders, Yet Herod's savagery has become a deep historical memory. He later had his own son so that his enemies amongst former associates plotted to bring about his death. They murdered, so that Augustus Caesar said, "better to be Herod's pig than Herod's son." accused him of planning to destroy the Jewish Temple. When Stephen was called before the Jewish Council to defend himself, his speech was one of great provocation. 12/29 - Thomas Becket of Canterbury - On 29 December 1170 four knights he tried to show how always in the past the people had turned against those sent by God, arrived at Canterbury cathedral determined to murder Archbishop Thomas Becket and just as finally they killed Jesus. "Which of the prophets did your fathers not persecute?" believing that they had the blessing of King Henry II in doing so. As he was killed by asked Stephen. "They killed those who announced the coming of the Righteous One. successive blows, Thomas Becket repeated the names of those archbishops that had Now you have betrayed and murdered him." He accused his hearers of always resisting been martyred before him: Saint Denis and Saint Alphege of Canterbury. Then he said, the Holy Spirit. They grew so angry against him that they threw him out of the city, "into your hand, O Lord, I commend my spirit." Before he was consecrated Archbishop especially when that heard him cry that he saw the heavens opened `and the Son of Man of Canterbury, few would have chosen Thomas Becket as a likely martyr. As the king's standing at the right hand of God.' Then they stoned Stephen to death. Holding the chancellor he usually supported Henry II's policies. He loved good living, fine clothes, coats of those who threw the stones was a man from Tarsus named Saul. This was the hunting, even war. He had not wished to be made archbishop. But when the office fell future Saint Paul, still at this time of the most dangerous enemies of the Christians. As to him his style of life changed radically. He lived austerely, and he preferred exile to they were stoning Stephen he prayed, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit." He knelt down any compromise with Henry II over the rights of the church. King Louis VII of France and said, just as he died, "Lord, do not hold this sin against them." Devout men buried brought the kind and the archbishop together in 1170. But Thomas had scarcely Stephen and wept over him. Nearly four centuries later, in 415, his relics are said to returned to England before they began to quarrel again. King Henry is reported to have have been found again at Paphargamala. said before Becket’s death, "Who will rid me of this turbulent priest?" He was forced to do public penance, and in 1173 Pope Alexander III declared Thomas Becket a saint. 12/27 - John the Divine - The last book of the Bible, the Revelation or Apocalypse, was written by John, who described himself there as our brother, sharing 12/30 - Anysia - Anysia was born at Thessaloniki. Her parents were both rich tribulation with patient endurance, exiled on the island of Patmos 'because of preaching and pious. She herself led a life of unobtrusive prayer, suing the money and estates her the word of God and the evidence about Jesus.' His book is a superb conclusion to the parents had left her to relieve the poor. One day a Roman soldier accosted her as she Holy Scriptures. The book of Genesis begins the account of man's spiritual odyssey by was on her way to a meeting of Christians. When he discovered her faith, he became describing our expulsion from the Garden of Eden. the book of Revelation is a vision of even more abusive, deciding to make sport of her by dragging her to a temple to make a our restoration to Paradise. "Let him who is thirsty come and take the waters of life." It pagan sacrifice. Anysia resisted. The retiring saint habitually covered her face with a is in the book of Revelation that we find the compassionate invitation of Jesus to the veil, but the soldier ripped it away to peer at her. She struggled all the more, and in his world: "Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the rage he drew his sword and thrust it through her, killing the saint immediately. door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me. he who conquers, I will grant to sit with me on my throne, as I myself conquered and sat down with my father Saints of God, pray for us! on his throne." Continued

“THE” GOOD NEWS Maranatha / Przyjdż, Panu Jezu / Come, Lord Jesus

This space reserved for “YOUR GOOD NEWS”

grace. Like Isaiah, we look forward to Christ’s glorious return. Like John, we recognize Christ’s presence among us and our need for repentance. And like Mary, we seek to accept the will of God in order to make a place for Christ in our hearts. And allow His will to be done in us.

Please keep this church-wide undertaking in your daily prayers – asking God to bless this work and allow it to bear fruit for the building of His Kingdom through our Holy Church.

Collector Schedule for 2018:

PARISHIONERS: Bishop Stanley Bilinski, Mary Andersen, Jim Mueller, Charles Scott, Adeline Kozak, Cathy Milbrandt, Lorraine Fanslow, Robert Maycan, Joan Maluchnik, Gerald Maycan, Bernardine Mrozek

Elizabeth Bohan

for all to take home

February – The importance of unconditional Love in the family

PARISH NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNUAL OPŁATEK/CHRISTMAS DINNER SUNDAY, JANUARY 7

following the 9AM Mass and the Annual SOCL Christmas Program

Tickets are:

Adults - $15.00 Youth (3-12) - $5.00 Children under 3 – Free SOCL students accompanied by a parent will be guests of the Parish

Tickets must be purchased by January 1

Tickets must be purchased by January 1st, and are available from Christine Turner (847.726.9234)

NO TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR

Donations for the Sweet Table and the Raffle are Appreciated!!! UPCOMING EVENTS Solemnity of the Please mark your calendars for the upcoming events listed below Humble Shepherds and watch future bulletins for December 31, 2017 more information –

WEEKDAY MASSES, SERVICES, ACTIVITIES Online Giving

Friday, December 29 – To add or change items on the Parish Calendar, contact: - Mass for the healing of family and friends at noon. Judie Szydlowski

Communications Director Saturday, December 30 – 630‐222‐0334 (call or text) [email protected] Firewood for the taking …

2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8-11, 16 Luke 1:26-38 Isaiah 62:1-5 1:18-25 Matthew December 24, 2017 Lessons Lessons

- - - - Romans 16:25-27 Romans GOSPEL 4:00 pm – Vigil Mass for the Solemnity of the Lord’s Birth 22-25 13:16-17, Acts 9:00 am – Holy Mass

him, so tell that my love is not ing this first letter of

e joy in the keeping of your keeping of e joy in the

. We pray to you for all thos We pray to . perception of God and in my

Jesus. Strengthen our faith in

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President: Robert Maycan (847-318-7975) President: Robert Maycan PARISH NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TO OUR VISITORS community again in our celebration gy spiritual needs of all people who wish to follow We hope you return and join our parish

Pastor: Bishop Stanley Bilinski Chicago, IL 60631 847-698-0578 e-mail: [email protected] ______

Catholic In Faith PARISH /CEMETERY OFFICE: 9201 W. Higgins Road, Chicago, IL 60631 773-380-7131 A People Empowered ______Retired Priest: Father Frank Rowinski

Cemetery Secretary: Jill [email protected] Cemetery Visiting Hours: 8:00AM – 5:00PM Spring & Summer Decorations April 1 – September 30 Fall & Winter Decorations November 1 – February 28

SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE: 9:00AM

DAILY MASSES are held as announced in the weekly bulletin. Intentions may be offered at most Masses. To make arrangements for an intention, please contact the Pastor.

HOLY DAY MASSES are held as announced in the bulletin.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Arrangements should be made with the Pastor as soon as possible or at least 30 days prior to the ceremony.

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: Arrangements should be made at least six months in advance. Contact the Pastor before setting a date or making final plans.

EMERGENCIES, SICKNESS AND DEATH should be reported to the

Pastor immediately.