December 1, 2019 First Sunday of

PASTORAL TEAM

Rev. George Omwando, Pastor Rev. Patrick Wangai, Associate Pastor Mrs. Sharon Leamy, Principal Rev. Patrick Wangai, Chemetha Baker Religious Education Coordinators Mr. Kraig Zeronik, Director of Music and Liturgy

SUPPORT STAFF

Ms. Patricia Pomykalski, Business Manager Mrs. Amanda Pomareda, Office Manager Mrs. Fannie Cooper, School Secretary

CONTACTING THE PARISH & SCHOOL

Rectory: 38 N. Austin Blvd.; Oak Park, IL 60302 Telephone: 708-386-8077 Email: [email protected] Web: www.stcatherinestlucy.org Hours: 8:30 AM-8:00 PM—Monday, & Thursdays. Tuesday, Wednesday, & Fridays: 8:30 AM—4:30 PM Saturday 9:00AM—4:30PM; Sunday 8:30 AM—12:00 PM

School - 27 Washington Blvd.; Oak Park, IL 60302 Telephone: 708-386-5286 WEEKLY MASS SCHEDULE

Weekday Masses: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday - 8:30 am (Please enter the Church by Washington Blvd. 2nd door to the West)

Weekend Masses:

Saturday Morning - 9:00 am Saturday Evening - 5:00 pm Sunday Morning - 8:30 & 10:30 am

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Saturday at 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM; or by appointment.

Baptisms

Baptism of infants and young children is celebrated on the 2nd and 3rd weekends of the month. Parents are asked to attend a Baptism preparation session/class prior to the ceremony. Please call the rectory to register for the preparation and set a baptismal date. (cont’d in pg.2) Page 2 December 1, 2019 Thoughts From Rev. George O. Omwando, Pastor

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

As a community we assemble daily to celebrate the Eucharist. The Eucharist means, “Thanksgiving”, or that we gather every day in our church is a blessing from God. We gather to thank and worship God, to praise Him for the gift of life among other things that He has done for us. Many people think that Thanksgiving Day which is followed by the season of shopping and huge discounts in different stores otherwise known as “” is the reason. There is nothing wrong with shopping, but this season of shopping unfortunately corresponds with the NEW SEASON OF ADVENT which is really the most important one in our Christian faith.

What is Advent? The word “Advent” means "coming" or "arrival." The focus of the entire season is preparation to celebrate the birth of Christ in his First Advent, and the anticipation of the return of Christ the King in his Second Advent. Thus, Advent is far more than simply marking a 2,019-year-old event in history. It is celebrating a truth about God, the revelation of God in Christ whereby all of creation might be reconciled to God. That is a process in which we now participate, and the consummation of which we anticipate. Scripture reading for Advent will reflect this emphasis on the Second Advent, includ- ing themes of accountability for faithfulness at His coming, judgment on sin, and the hope of eternal life. Advent is marked by a spirit of expectation, of anticipation, of preparation, of longing. There is a yearning for deliverance from the evils of the world, first expressed by Israelite slaves in Egypt as they cried out from their bitter oppression. It is the cry of those who have experienced the tyranny of injustice in a world under the curse of sin, and yet who have hope of deliverance by a God who has heard the cries of oppressed slaves and brought deliverance! It is that hope, however faint at times, and that God, however distant He sometimes seems, which brings to the world the anticipation of a King who will rule with truth and justice and righteousness over His people and in His creation. It is that hope that once anticipated, and now anticipates anew, the reign of an Anointed One, a Messiah, who will bring peace and justice and righteousness to the world. The color of Advent is purple which is the color of penitence and fasting as well as the color of royalty to welcome the Advent of the King.

In today’s reading Jeremiah speaks of the restoration not simply of daily life. To a people devastated by loss, Jeremiah's prophecy offered hope for instance: "The days are surely coming, says the LORD, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah" (33:14). All might seem lost, but God still is faithful. The house of David might be cut down, but God is able to bring life out of death. A branch will sprout. The same proclamation is given today to us, inheritors of Jeremiah's task. We are called to speak a word of hope and promise in a world often filled with fear and uncer- tainty, even despair. Especially in this season of Advent, we speak words of hope. In the midst of darkness, light is about to break in. In the midst of despair, hope erupts. After long waiting, a branch will sprout. The complete fulfillment of God's promises has not yet happened, but it is coming. Such is Advent faith, and Advent hope that I invite you to journey with me during these four weeks of Advent, Year A as we prepare for the birth of our savior. God bless you.

— Fr. George

PARISH MISSION Ministers of the Eucharist & Ministers of (cont’d from pg. 1) STATEMENT the Word: Jeanne Visteen Weddings: Please contact Fr. George to

Servers: Kathy Paoli set a wedding date. Allow at least 6 WE THE PARISHIONERS OF ST. Ministers of Care: Rev. G. Omwando CATHERINE OF SIENA-ST. LUCY months for preparation. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults RCIA PARISH, SEEK TO DEEPEN OUR (RCIA): Fr. George O. Omwando RELATIONSHIPS WITH GOD AND TO The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Women’s Ministry: Shelby Boblick CELEBRATE GOD’S PRESENCE IN (RCIA) is a sacramental process, celebrat- WORD AND SACRAMENT. BY Human Concerns Commission ed in the midst of this Faith Community. ACCEPTING ALL INTO OUR FAMILY Peace & Justice Committee: Rev. George Omwando This process assists adults, as well as WE SEEK UNITY IN CHRIST AND children over the age of 7, in learning SEEK TO PROCLAIM HIS GOOD NEWS Education Commission IN THE DISCIPLESHIP OF OUR LIVES. Baptism Com.: Fr. G. Omwando about the Catholic Faith.

Bible Study: Russ McCaughey Ministry to the Sick, Hospitalized and PARISH ORGANIZATIONS: Shut—Ins Religious Education of Children: Please notify the Parish Office so that we Parish Pastoral Council Rev. Patrick Wangai, Chemetha Baker Madonna Sloan and Joyce Wade, can visit and minister to your confined Co-Chairs St. Catherine/St. Lucy School: Parish Finance Council School Board Chair: Natasha Lee loved-ones. Juan Perez Parish Development & Services Funerals: Spiritual Life Commission Commission Please call the Rectory to set up arrange- Faith & Fellowship: Collection Counters: Rev. G. Omwando ments with the Christian Burial Mass. Connie Rakitan Facilities Committee: Jim Podraza, Newcomers Liturgy Committee: Please fill out a registration form after Cantors: Rev. George Omwando Amanda Pomareda Celebration Choir: Kraig Zeronik Fundraising Committee: Mass, or come by the Rectory Office Praise Choir: Julius White Pat Nelson / Cynthia Weaver during the week. Greeters & Ushers: Jim Lewis Page 3 December 1, 2019

An Invitation! Sale! December 22nd from 12-2 PM

As we prepare for our very special This year we will be children's liturgy, shopping at Ten Thousand Villages in Oak Park from we want you to know that you are welcome to join us, children.... 2019 Monday, December 2nd to Friday, together we tell the story of Jesus' December 6th during the normal birth and we would love you to be Schedule hours of the store. This gives you four days to shop and the parish will a part of it! St. Catherine—St. Lucy Parish receive 15% of your sale. We need angels, shepherds, animals, star dancers, wise ones, innkeepers, Vigil of Christmas: (Christmas Eve) All you have to do is mention St. Catherine-St. Lucy Parish to the Mary, Joseph and readers. As for the Tuesday, December 24, 2019 adults, we can always use extra hands cashier prior to the ringing up of your and perhaps a reader or two. Also, if 8:30 AM sale. You can shop one day or each you know of a baby who could be the 5:00 PM - Family Christmas day! Hours will be Monday-Friday baby Jesus...let Jean know asap! Our Mass—(Prelude at 4:30 PM) 10-7. This is an opportunity to shop practice is on Sunday December 22nd with purpose. from 12-2 PM. Christmas Day Ten Thousand Villages address is: Please contact jean Bacom at: Wednesday, December 25, 2019 121 N. Marion St, Oak Park, IL 60301 [email protected] and request 8:30 AM & 10:30 AM what part you would like to be. We will do our best to make that happen Solemnity of Mary, but EVERYONE gets a part and is Mother of God welcome. Come join us and share the love. Tuesday, December 31, 2019 Certificates are $25 each and will be 8:30 AM included in every weekly drawing 7:00 PM –(New Year’s Eve) from now through October 19th, 2020. The prize each week is $25 Wednesday, January 1, 2020 except for three weeks when the prize is $500. If we sell all 500 certifi- 10:00 AM cates, there will be a 4th drawing Monday, December 2 for $500. Purchase forms have been 9:30 AM - Bible Study - RRT mailed to registered members of the 2:30-6:00 PM - Day Care - M parish and are available in the back of

6:30-9:30 PM - F&F Meeting - RD Save-the-Date church. This is a fun way to support 7:00 PM - RCIA Class - RRT the parish and it is open to everyone,

Tuesday, December 3 Sunday, December 15 not just members of our parish com- 2:30-6:00 PM - Day Care - M Anti-Violence Candlelight munity. Pass the word. Thank you!!! Vigil here at SCSL Church 7:00 PM - PPC - Agenda - RRT ~ The Fundraising Committee 7:30-9PM - Praise Choir - MMR Monday, December 16

Advent Reconciliation Wednesday, December 4 St. Giles Church 500 CLUB WINNER 2:30-6:00 PM - Day Care - M 7-10 PM - F&F. Meeting - RD Sat.-Sun. December 21-22 $ 25.00 7:30-9PM - Celebration Choir - CH Fair Trade Sale December 1, 2019 Thursday, December 5 Sunday, December 22 12:30-3:30 PM - F&F Meeting - RD Practice for Children’s MICHAEL & ELIZABETH ELSEN, 2:30-6:00 PM - Day Care - M Christmas Eve 6:00 –8:00 PM - A.A. Meeting - RD # 218 7-9 PM - Celebration Choir - CH

Friday, December 6 2:30-6:00 PM - Day Care - M We’re very SORRY to Announce that the Sunday, December 8th Annual Family Mass and Saturday, December 7 St. Nick’s Breakfast 300 PM - Mass at Brookdale - OS have been CANCELED

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Day Remembrance Harbor Pearl

Marjorie Fields Fields Marjorie

Marie Wheel Wheel Marie Saturday: St. Ambrose; First Saturday; Saturday; First Ambrose; St. Saturday:

Lessie Dean Dean Lessie Kathy Mortell Mortell Kathy

Bern Wheel Wheel Bern Friday: St. Nicholas; First Friday Friday First Nicholas; St. Friday:

Coleman Coleman Ginny Jones Jones Ginny

Renee Smith Quinn Quinn Smith Renee Wednesday: St. John Damascene Damascene John St. Wednesday:

John McGuire McGuire John Michelle Darang- Michelle Claudia Zinnani Zinnani Claudia

Tuesday: St. Francis Xavier Xavier Francis St. Tuesday:

Bill Holmes Holmes Bill Susan Kumler Kumler Susan Annie Rowan Rowan Annie

World AIDS Awareness Day Day Awareness AIDS World

Scarlett Evans Evans Scarlett Chemetha Baker Baker Chemetha Kevin Kell Kell Kevin

Sunday: First Sunday of Advent; Advent; of Sunday First Sunday:

Ministers of the Eucharist Eucharist the of Ministers

Saints and Special Observances Observances Special and Saints

Peter Barber Barber Peter Lomax McLane

TBA TBA Schouten Thom Lomax Debra

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Ministers of the Word Word the of Ministers

Sunday: Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; 17; 12-13, 7-8, 72:1-2, Ps 11:1-10; Is Sunday:

Mt 9:35 — 10:1 10:1 — 9:35 Mt Claire Detmer Detmer Claire

Saturday: Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Ps 147:1-6; 147:1-6; Ps 23-26; 30:19-21, Is Saturday: David Detmer Detmer David Giometti Michael Walter Washington Washington Walter

Friday: Is 29:17-24; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Mt 9:27-31 9:27-31 Mt 13-14; 4, 27:1, Ps 29:17-24; Is Friday:

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Wednesday: Is 25:6-10a; Ps 23:1-6; Mt 15:29-37 15:29-37 Mt 23:1-6; Ps 25:6-10a; Is Wednesday:

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Tuesday: Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; 17; 12-13, 7-8, 72:1-2, Ps 11:1-10; Is Tuesday: M L INISTERS ITURGICAL

Monday: Is 4:2-6; Ps 122:1-9; Mt 8:5-11 8:5-11 Mt 122:1-9; Ps 4:2-6; Is Monday:

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Praying for the www.catherinelucy.org Bible Study - Mondays 9:30 AM 708-386-5286 Sick In Our Parish

Our Bible Study group School Scoop

Coletta Ali, Mike Ballew, Shelby Boblick, meets on Mondays ~ 9:30—11:00 Eloise Brown, Lillian Czaplicki, Scarlett AM in the Rectory. Thank you to all our families who

Evans, Dwayne and Paula Evans, Dave We use the New Collegeville Bible have so generously supported our Grayson, Kathy Feulner, Phillip Jones Commentary from Collegeville, many fundraisers this month. We Donna Kanapes, Paul Koko, Kathleen Minnesota. We read the scriptures, appreciate you. Kroker, Georgine Mullen, Kathy Paoli, weekly psalms, and the commentary. On Wednesday, December 18th Albert Parker, Jr., Raul Perez, Jennifer Then we discuss it. It is an enlight- at 10:15 there will be School Saldukas, Annette Varga, and Jeanne ening experience and is totally free. Christmas Liturgy in Church, Visteen and you are invited!

The name of your close relative will Communion & remain on this list for four weeks. After that Anointing of the Sick Next Week 2nd Collection is for you will have to call us again to reinstate it into the list. If you wish to include a name Please call the Rectory at 708-386- of a sick member of your family here, 8077 to let us know if you or a please call Amanda at the rectory during member of your family is in need of office hours. Thank you. the sacrament of anointing of the sick or would like to have Holy Commun- ion brought to your house or nursing home or both. 1st & 2nd Readings for the Upcoming Sunday are offered. Their sole purpose is to help us all of us “receive” and “hear” the word of God.

Remember a Loved One

We still have many weekday Masses available in our 2019 Mass Book. We also have the 2020 Mass Book open for your requests. Come to the Rectory to request your Masses. Remember your loved ones or any DECEMBER 8, 2019 - 2ND other special occasion. Mass inten- SUNDAY OF ADVENT tions are only $10.00.

The Retirement Fund for Religious First Reading: Baruch 5: 1-9 provides support for thousands of Bequests senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and The setting for today’s reading is the PLEASE consider remembering our religious order priests. Your efforts time when the jews were captives in parish in your will or trust. We have Babylon. The author writes of a encouraged people of the Archdiocese been blessed in the past by the gen- of Chicago to donate over $1 million bright future when they will return erosity of so many parishioners and with joy to their homeland. In this I am hopeful this will continue into to the 2018 National Retirement Reli- passage, Jerusalem is pictured as a the future. gious Office’s Retirement Fund for joyful mother, watching her children Religious. come home. —Father George

Second Reading: Philippians 1:4- Attention Young Readers! 6, 8-11 Update Personal Info We have a new resource for the Of all the communities Paul founded younger members of our community the one at Philippi was especially Please DO NOT FORGET to update in the book cart. There are a variety of dear to him. Wherever he was, they us with your new cell phone number, books at various reading levels but all sent him moral and financial support e-mail address, or any other change appropriate for church. Please feel to help carry on his work. Now con- of status. Please contact Amanda at free to take a book during mass and, fined to a prison cell, Paul writes to 708-386-8077 or via e-mail at: as always, return it to the cart at the them like a proud parent. [email protected] end of mass.

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Hopeful Expectation BREAD for all

Our liturgical year begins with the who hunger season of Advent—a time of hopeful - an Advent interfaith bread baking day expectation of the coming of the of reflection with Br. Joseph Kilikevice, Lord. On the First Sunday of Advent OP we look forward to the end of time when we will awaken to the dawn of Saturday, December 7, 2019, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Christ’s new day.

Today we hear Isaiah speak of a day Shem Center for Interfaith Spirituality 708 N. Harvey Avenue when God’s power will have brought Oak Park, IL 60302 universal peace and God’s Word will have instructed all people, radiating Gifts from the earth - whole wheat, God’s “light” (teachings) into all of Annual Candlelight Vigil water, honey and yeast are kneaded human society. Only when humanity to End Gun Violence into loaves bringing us together to walks “in the light of the wait with all people for hunger to be Lord” (Isaiah 2:5), when all people December 15, 4—6 PM here at satisfied. The ancient, sacred task desire to be instructed “in [God’s] St. Catherine of Siena— of bread baking invites prayerful ways” (Isaiah 2:3), will the world be St. Lucy Church reflection on our longing for what is set aright and our deepest longings promised to all who wait. The bread fulfilled. The reading from Romans St. Catherine-St Lucy Parish will we serve to others is a remembering calls us to “awake from sleep” for this host a Candlelight Vigil to End Gun of our call to be inclusive, respectful, final “day is at hand” (Romans 13:11, Violence and Celebrate Hope generous, forgiving 12). Together this Sunday’s scriptures at 4PM on Sunday December 15th in and loving. No one is proclaim our Christian faith that Jesus commemoration of the 7th anniver- excluded from a place is the One who will finally come to sary of the Sandy Hook Elementary at the table. fulfill God’s plan of salvation. School tragedy. We will honor the Give yourself the gift of a quiet day Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. lives of the 700,000 Americans away from the busyness and stress of killed or wounded by gun violence pre-holiday shopping malls. You will bring home the loaf you make to feed Food for Thought… since December 2012, but will also those you love. celebrate HOPE and the efforts Our Martyred Nuns undertaken by so many ordinary Your $40 donation pays for tuition, people and organizations to address all bread baking ingredients and Aer the historic fall lunch. Take a $10 Discount if the root causes of gun violence. The of the shameful Berlin wall, registering before. Russian war crime history was put on full vigil is in partnership with the New- display. town Action Alliance and one Basically unrecognized, of hundreds of vigils nationwide. is the horrid, organized Locally the vigil is sponsored by St. suff'ring of religious sisters, Catherine-St. Lucy Parish, MOMS in the deadly fray. Demand Action Oak Park-Austin, Waging Peace of First United With nothing to be bartered, Church of Oak Park, Congregations Give Central allows our parish to a hundred nuns were martyred, Committed to Peace, Gun Responsi- provide its parishioners a safe and from the Order of St. Catherine, V.& M. bility Advocates, and the Ascension convenient way to make regular, au- That's just a clear example, tomatic electronic contributions and Peace and Justice Committee. and the slimmest sample, can also be used be used for special of tragedy recorded in this epic poem. The children’s choir of St. Catherine events and other collections.

-St. Lucy school will lead us in We understand that most transactions In this Thanksgiving season, songs of HOPE and PEACE. All are today are done electronically. We we give to all good reason, invited. For more information, want to provide you with that same to keep in mind and prayer these blessed contact Celine Woznica at convenient option at church. martyrs [email protected] or You can go directly to our website: 708-383-8619. www.stcatherinestlucy.org to be able

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