St. Irenaeus Parish, Park Forest, Illinois December 17, 2017 Third Sunday of Advent
The Annual St. Irenaeus St. Nick Party (hosted by the Religious Education Program) was held on Sunday, December 10th after the 10:30 mass Advent 2017 St. Irenaeus Parish Hold on To Love:W Advent orks of Mercy
Advent Taize Prayer Sunday evenings during Advent at 6 p.m. St. Irenaeus Church
What is Taize Prayer? Taize is a tiny village hidden away in the hills of Burgundy, France. It is the home of an ecumenical monastic community devoted to fostering unity among Christians of all denominations and all of humanity. The Taize community developed a unique prayer and worship style that consists of repeated chants, silence, readings and intercessory prayer. There is no presider for Taize prayer. All participants are ministers, equally. In the Taize prayer experience, all persons participate fully. Sing! Listen! Meditate! Pray! Come away from the hectic holiday hustle and bustle, and share in this wonderful Advent prayer experience.
Our speaker this year will be Sister Emily Brabham, OSF. She will share with us her reflections each week on Finding the Light in the Darkness. See below for specific topics each Sunday.
First Sunday of Advent Sunday, December 3 Finding the Light Within 6:00 P.M. Advent Taize Prayer Service 6:30 P.M.
Immaculate Conception Friday, December 8 Mass Times 8:00 A.M. (Holy Day of Obligation) 7:00 P.M.
Second Sunday of Advent Sunday, December 10 Adoration after the 10:30 A.M. mass ending with Benediction at 5:30 P.M. Letting the Light Pierce the Darkness 6:00 P.M. Advent Taize Prayer Service 6:30 P.M.
Third Sunday of Advent Sunday, December 17 Parish Reconciliation Service 2:00 P.M. Shinning the Light into the World 6:00 P.M. Advent Taize Prayer Service 6:30 P.M.
Fourth Sunday of Advent Sunday, December 24
*Sister Emily Brabham, OSF is a member of the Sisters of St. Francis, Clinton, Iowa and a member of University Ministry at Lewis University in Romeoville, Illinois. Her focus in her ministry is social justice formation. Sister Emily is passionate about active nonviolence, peacemaking, and care of creation that are at the core of her community's mission. You can follow her blog at sisteremily.com. Hold on To Love: Advent 2017 Works of Mercy
“You pray for the hungry. Then you feed them. That's how prayer works.” Pope Francis
As we begin to prepare for the new Liturgical year here at St Irenaeus, the liturgy team offers a way for us to not only pray for the hungry and the homeless but to offer food, nourishment and accompaniment for all our sisters and brothers.
Traditionally the Advent Calendar doors are opened each day during Advent and a gift is taken. This practice is a variation on the Advent Calendar, we are invited to give the gift of food rather than receive a gift. Each week we ask you to set aside one item each day to be donated to the St Irenaeus/Catholic Charities Food Pantry. Each time you put aside an item, take some time to pray for our sisters and brothers who will receive your love.
Each weekend at our Liturgies you can place the donations in the baskets in the sanctuary which will be placed around the Advent Wreath. These items will eventually be brought to the St. Irenaeus/Catholic Charities Food Pantry. Some suggested items are listed below. But know any items will be greatly appreciated.
Week One: Sunday December 3-Canned meats, peanut butter Week Two: Sunday December 10-Canned fruits and vegetables; soups Week Three: Sunday December 17-Hot and Cold Cereals Week Four: Sunday December 24-Toiletries, toilet tissue, toothpaste, deodorant, toothbrushes
More Advent Opportunities
Start each weekday with morning mass at 8:00 AM on Mon.,Tues.,Wed., and Fri. Lay lead Communion service on Thursday morning (this is not a mass).
Centering Prayer group meets on Monday mornings in the Chapel at 9:30 AM
Contemplative Prayer group meets on Thursday evenings in the Chapel at 7:00 PM December 17, 2017 3rd Sunday of Advent “Rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” – 1 THESSALONIANS 5:16 - 18 This scripture reading sums up Stewardship. “Rejoice always” means place your trust in God; He will provide all that you need. “Pray constantly” means prayer should be a running conversation with God throughout the whole day, every day. “Give thanks in all circumstances” means even in bad situations, thank God. Suffering a little bit helps build empathy for others in similar situations.
17 de diciembre de 2017 er domingo de Adviento "Alégrense siempre, oren constantemente, den gracias en todas las circunstancias; porque esta es la voluntad de Dios en Cristo Jesús para vosotros." 1 TESALONICENSES 5:16 - 18 Esta lectura de las escrituras resume la corresponsabilidad. "Alégrense siempre" significa poner tu confianza en Dios; Él te proporcionará todo lo que necesites. "Orar It’s time to do the schedule … constantemente" significa for Lectors, Eucharist Ministers, and Altar Servers. This schedule will start the que la oración debe ser una weekend of January 7 and conclude the weekend of April 29. conversación corriente con Dios durante todo el día, Please let the office know of your availability as well as any todos los días. "Dar gracias changes in preferences. We need this information by en todas las circunstancias" December 18, 2017 so the schedule will be ready by the significa incluso en las weekend of December 31. malas situaciones, dar You can email the parish office at gracias a Dios. Sufrir un [email protected] or call 708-748-6891 poco ayuda a generar Thank you for all you do as a part of the Liturgical Ministries empatía para con los demás here at St. Irenaeus Parish. en situaciones similares. RE NEWS
CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
The annual St. Irenaeus Christmas Pageant will be held during the 5:00 p.m. Mass on Christmas Eve. All children of the parish are invited to participate. The schedule for practice and performance are as follows: Sunday, December 17, 11:30 a.m. (after the 10:30 mass) We are asking parents to
stay for practice. Saturday, December 24, 4:30 p.m. All participants report to church in costume and ready to go.
SCRIP
Our Scrip gift card program allows you to receive tuition credits based on the value and type of cards purchased. Check those Christmas lists and order your gift cards NOW through the Scrip program. Remember…you don’t have to GIVE the gift cards…you may purchase cards for the places where YOU plan to shop. Not only will you save money, gift cards are much safer to carry during the busy holiday buying season. They are easy to use when shopping online – and you won’t have to give out your personal credit or debit card information!
Holiday Office & Pantry Hours
The Parish Office will be closed December 25/26 & January 1/2
The Food Pantry will be closed December 25 & January 1
Shop with Scrip/Gift cards!
The Scrip/Gift Card Program provides year- round fund raising for Saint Irenaeus!
By using Scrip gift cards, you can give 3% -30% of your everyday purchases back to the church. If you have any questions about Scrip/Gift Card Program please call the parish office at 708-748-6891
We now have $10.00 Target & $5.00 Starbucks cards in inventory.
Liturgical Ministers for Next Weekend
Liturgical Ministers Saturday Sunday Sunday December 23/24 5:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Lectors Lody Daley Mary Schmittgens Angelica Garcia Therese Goodrich Chris Blue Bill Seifert Dolly Mikolajczyk Renee Cruikshank-Ward RE Student Altar Kevin Headley Joanna Mahiya Elysia Ontiveros Servers Karen Ertl George Mahiya Sara Leddy Victor Okeke Giselle Ontiveros Cantor Kathleen Yukich Marilyn Roche Melva LeBlanc Patrick McGlynn Eucharistic Laurie Miller Marilyn Olson Tina Egwele Ministers JoAnne Yapp Jane Mattio Sevena Merchant Philomena Frank Sandra Slone Doris Foster Denise Douglas Dennis Condon Ada MacKenzie Terri Cardin Sara Veldhuizen Barbara Principali
Mass Intentions For The Week This Week’s Meetings
Monday, December 18 Monday 8:00 Trudy Bednarz req by Centering Prayer 9:30 in the Chapel Dominic & Kathy Balmaseda Food Pantry 10:00-12:00 in the R.E. Center Tuesday, December 19 Scouts 6:30 in the R.E. Center 8:00 Winnie Maune req by The Family Wednesday Choir 7:00 in church Wednesday, December 20 8:00 Bernadine King req by Thursday Don & Judy Korte Contemplation Prayer 7:00 in the Chapel PADS 7:00 in the RE Center Thursday, December 21 St. Peter Canisius Sunday 8:00 Communion Service NO Religious Education Class
Friday, December 22 8:00 Jean Vuco req by www.facebook.com/saintirenaeus Camille & Bill VanDyke
Saturday, December 23 St. John of Kanty 5:00 Kay Paul req by The Family Catholic Charities Counselor Sunday, December 24 Our parish counselor Zinnia Carvajal, from Catholic 8:30 Bob & Chris Predny req by Charities will be serving the community of St. Irenaeus Faye Predny on Fridays from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. You can make an 10:30 Bob Lemoine req by The Family appointment with her by calling 312-655-7725. Consejera de Caridades Católicas La consejera de nuestra parroquia, Zinnia Carvajal, If you have questions about estara dando su servicio a la comunidad de San GiveCentral or would like our Irenaeus los Viersen de 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Usted Business Manager to assist you puede hacer una cita con ella llamando al 312-655- please contact Karen Hoogland at the 7725. Parish Office 708-748-6891 Church Stewardship The Sacrament The Sacrament of Baptism
Budget $5,800.00 of Marriage Couples planning to Baptisms are December 10 marry must call the celebrated the Weekly Collection $18,273.10 rectory at least six first and third Weekly Give Central $833.00 months prior to their weekends of Collection desired wedding each month. Total $19,106.10 date. All couples Parents must
Weekly Budget Over $13,306.10 must attend a Pre- attend a Cana Conference. baptismal Budget Year to Date $139,200.00 preparation Total Year to Date 149,815.51 Need prayers? session prior to securing a date
Budget YTD Over $10,615.51 Call the St. for their child’s baptism. Please Irenaeus Health call the parish office for further December 10 Ministry Prayer information and/or to sign up Maintenance Fund $204.00 Line at 747-0974 for a baptismal prep session. Give Central $30.00 with your requests Maintenance Fund Total $234.00 Maintenance Fund YTD $8,553.07 St. Irenaeus Ministerial Staff
Rectory Phone: 748-6891 Religious Education Center Phone: 748-7997 Hotlines:
COURAGE Rev. Terry Johnson, Pastor For single mothers and unplanned Loren Bowns, Deacon pregnancies Mariana Carrillo, Coordinator of Religious 708-636-8001 Education
Catholic Charities Family Shelter David Herr, Director of Music Ministry 312-655-7700 Terri Cardin, Administrative Assistant
Senior Services Karen Hoogland, Business Manager 708-596-2222 Sr. Agnes Ann Pisel O.P., Home Visitor
Crisis Center for South Suburbs Sr. Judine Hilbing O.P., Food Pantry Director 708-429-7233 Ray Newbury, Head of Maintenance
Grief Support Center for New Beginnings Web-site www.stirenaeuschurch.com 708-985-3010 E-Mail [email protected] So. Sub. Family Shelter Domestic Violence Facebook www.facebook.com/saintirenaeus 708-335-3028 Mailing address: 78 Cherry St. Park Forest, IL 60466 So. Sub. Council on Alcoholism and Substance Parish Office Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9:00 am-5:00 Abuse pm, closed from 12pm-1:00pm 708-647-3333 *Fridays 9:00am-noon.*
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