SAINTSAINT ISAACISAAC JOGUESJOGUES PARISHPARISH

8149 Golf Road, Niles, IL 60714 ¨ 847.967.1060 ¨ Fax: 847.967.1070 ¨ Website: http://sij-parish.com

Mission: “A Catholic Parish sharing experiences of the Kingdom of God”

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Pastor’s Desk ARE YOU THE ONE . . .?

Many times in our lives we come across people whom we are called upon to pick up at airports, train or bus terminals. We start looking for them. When we figure it out that the one we are looking for is the one coming in our direction we start moving in the direction of that person. When we come to the person we are looking for, to make sure we ask “Are you the one I am supposed to pick up”? And once it is confirmed we feel happy to know that we have picked up the right person. Our task is completed and we feel good about it.

Something similar was to take place in the life of St. John the Baptist, the forerunner of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. John the Baptist’s role was to prepare the way for the Lord. He went about doing everything need- ed for the required process, so much so, that he did not spare even King Herald from living an immoral life. And the outcome of it was, he was arrested and put in prison. How would he know then, that his job is completed and that the Messiah has come since he was held in prison? To be certain he sent his disciples to Jesus with this question, “Are you the one who is to come or should we look for another?”

What urgency he had, so too dedication and determination in fulfilling the task assigned to him. While even in prison his concern about the things he has been hearing or being reported to him, does it apply to the coming of the Messiah? His doubts are cleared when Jesus makes it very evident to the disciples of John the Baptist of the role that he has been carrying out which meant that the Messiah is already in their midst.

If our Lord and Messiah is in our midst, then are you still looking for someone else? Who else do we need to look for other than the one on whom our whole life depends? John the Baptist although being in prison could not meet with Jesus, so made use of his disciples. Do we need to be looking for someone else? If so, who could that be? Or what else could that be? Wealth, passion for worldly things, fame, pleasure…. No. We are looking for the one who is already in our midst. It is to him that our hearts belong.

We wait patiently preparing ourselves so that we can welcome the one who is waiting to come into our hearts and make his dwelling within us. “Our hearts cannot rest until it rests in thee,” says St. Augustine of Hippo. Have you found the one you are looking for? Well, you could be shopping around for many things that you will need this Christmas.

Be focused on the one thing needed as John the Baptist did and be prepared to receive him without much distraction. Have a blessed Advent week.

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FY 2017 INCOME SUMMARY 7/1/16 - 11/30/16 Actual Budget Difference Actual Last Yr. Difference November 40,318 41,000 (682) 40,318 49,747 (9,429)

Year to Date 202,693 201,000 1,693 202,693 207,709 (5,016)

We are slightly ahead of budget, but sƟll behind last year. Thank You for your conƟnued support of our church. Would you consider just $1 more per week? That $1 weekly from all registered families will help St. Isaac Jogues complete some of the projects that are currently on-hold. $1 X 800 families X 52 weeks = $41,600! A lile extra could make a BIG difference!

AWAY IN A MANGER…

The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay…It is an Advent custom to pad the manger with good deeds so that the Christ Child has a soft place at Christ- mas. Beginning next weekend, the First Sunday of Advent, you will find bags of hay at the doors of the church. When you ar- rive, place some hay, based on your good works, and place it in the basket. During the Presentation of the Gifts the hay baskets from each of the three doors will also be brought forward. After Mass it will be placed in a larger basket which will accumulate the hay (good deeds) each of the four weeks. When the manger is put up, all the hay will be placed inside so to be ready on Christmas for the statue of the Christ Child. How will you share the spirit this Advent in word and in deed?

ST ISAAC JOGUES PARISH CHRISTMAS COOKIE SALE

THIS WEEKEND AFTER ALL MASSES HOLY FAMILY ROOM - JUST $5 PER BOX. ALL PROCEEDS STAY HERE IN THE PARISH AND WILL HELP US RING THE BELLS FOR CHRISTMAS!

BOXES MAKE GREAT HOLIDAY GIFTS!

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OVER 1000 SOLD!

HURRY TO GET YOUR 2017 RAFFLE BOOKLETS BEFORE THE END OF THE YEAR. DRAWINGS START EARLY *Ms. Bello’s class will celebrate their First Reconcilia- JANUARY. tion on Monday during the Advent Service with Grs. 3-5 & Initiation. It will begin at 6:50 p.m. Family Booklets are available at Masses, in the Rectory or members welcome. from any of the Captains listed below. +Families of Grs. 1, 3 and Initiation are reminded to bring treats for the First Reconciliation Reception on Don Baron Kathy Denning Monday. Teresita Sitjar Ed Mikeska *Confirmation Yr. II Candidates who did not turn in their Gifts of the Spirit Journal last week should do Dee Stanton Barbara Dary so Monday night. Sr. Joyce *Confirmation Yr. I Candidates have a test Monday. Mary Burke Dolly Bellissimo Study well! Loretta Falco Diane Lazzeretti

Hilde Koziol John & Mary Affatati Barb Watson Dean & Geri Johansen

OPLATKI Christmas is coming and raffle booklets Packets of Oplatki, the traditional Christmas Wafer, make great gifts.! are available in the Holy Family Room after Masses the next couple of weeks or during the week at the Lets sell these books rectory. and begin work on the roof in 2017! Donations appreciated.

2016 Replace the Roof Raffle “Winners Corner”

Still a few weeks left to see your name here!

Monday, December 5 $50 2164 Omana Thomas Skokie, Il Tuesday, December 6 $50 588 Natalie Polinski PalaƟne, Il Wednesday, December 7 $50 2730 Michael Leazer Glenview, Il Thursday, December 8 $50 1259 Nick Pavese Sevierville, Tn Friday, December 9 $50 3031 Cassie Bungert Lake Forest, Il Saturday, December 10 $50 1135 Amelia Guiang Glenview, Il Sunday, December 11 $100 856 Mary De Paul Glenview, Il

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ST. ISAAC JOGUES PARISH CHRISTMAS 2016

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

PARISH ADVENT RECONCILIATION SERVICE Saturday, December 17, 11:00 am (English and Polish Confessors) NO Confessions on Saturday, December 24, 2016

LITURGIES OF CHRISTMAS

Women’s Club Guild 2 invites you to enjoy CHRISTMAS EVE, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24 dinner out with the family to benefit 4:00 pm (Carols at 3:45 pm) Midnight (Carols at 11:30 pm) St. Isaac Jogues! CHRISTMAS DAY, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12:00 pm

Take the family out for a treat on SOLEMNITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, Wednesday, December 14th at Kappy’s MOTHER OF GOD restaurant and mention you are from St. Isaac Saturday, December 31, 2016, 5:00 pm Sunday, January 1, 2017 Jogues and the church will receive 20% back from 8:00 & 10:00 am, 12:00 pm your bill any time from 5:00 p.m. to closing. ADDITIONAL CELEBRATIONS Please call Mary Burke at 847-966-3632 SIMBANG GABI Thursday, December 15, 7:00 pm Mass & Reception for more information. MUSIC MINISTRY CHRISTMAS CONCERT Sunday January 8, 2017, 3:00 pm – Church

SHARING OF OPLATKI (bi-lingual) Sunday, January 15, 2017, 1:00 pm - Holy Family Room

The Music Ministry of St Isaac Jogues presents Our Annual Epiphany Concert

Please come rest and enjoy St. Isaac Jogues expresses beautiful music at our sincere appreciation to concert on Jesse & Susan Rosal Sunday, January 8, at for their generous 3:00pm donation towards the purchase of in the church. hosts in 2017.

You’ll hear the choirs and bells ring out a wonderful close to the Christmas season If you are interested in making a and share a few laughs. special donation , please call Fr. Mario.

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THE GIVING TREE

We give thanks to God for this wonderful opportunity to bring Christmas joy, music and cheer to the residents of our neighboring nursing homes. On Tuesday, Dec. 13th, we’ll meet in the Holy Family Room at 6:30PM sharp and then make our way to the Glenbridge and Niles nursing homes to sing Christmas carols and Ho! Ho! Ho! Please join us!

We especially need people to help us deliver small balloons to the residents who are not able to leave their rooms. All you need is the Christmas spirit!

Here is an excerpt from a thank you note that we have received from the Glenbridge Nursing Home:

“To the Parishioners at St. Isaac Jogues Parish, A simple act of kindness has a beauty all its own. Thank you for your kindness and the beautiful Christmas gift.”

Please make a Giving Tree contribution of whatever amount you can and return it in the collection plate. We appreciate all donations. Envelopes are available at the church entrances. Make your checks out to St. Isaac Jogues.

Thank you for your compassion this Christmas season!

Your St. Isaac Jogues Outreach Ministry

ST ISAAC JOGUES MEN’S CLUB

The annual Christmas meeting will be held Wednesday, December 21st at 6PM in the church hall. The host will be Ed Mikeska, who will serve chicken and all the extras that go with it. The Lisowski brothers will handle the open bar. The cost of this meeting and St Isaac Jogues celebrates Simbang Gabi the 4 remaining meetings for members is Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 7PM $35.00. The cost for this meeting and guest will be $10.00. Join us for Mass and reception immediately following in the Holy Family Room. All men of the Parish and friends are invit- ed. Come, join us and have an enjoyable SIJ Fil-Am Organization evening. Meet new friends and catch up with old friends!

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PARISH ADVENT RECONCILIATION SERVICE ADVENT CANDLE LIGHTERS

Each week the Advent Wreath will be lit at the beginning of Mass. Families and individuals are Will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in church. invited to participate in the lighting. Simple instructions It will be a community Liturgy of the Word followed will be found in the sacristy each Saturday and Sunday of the four Advent weekends beginning November 26 – by individual confession and absolution. Confessions 27. Please sign up on the sheet in the Holy Family Room will be heard in English and Polish. beginning today. Thank you!

Come to prepare the home of your heart for His coming!

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY… Just a reminder - there will be NO Confessions on Will not be meeting on Thursday, December 15th. December 24th! Enjoy the holidays!

CHRISTMAS EVE STORYTELLERS

We invite children of the parish, age 5 & older, to partici- THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH pate in the telling of the Christmas Story at the 4 p.m. Mass on Christmas Eve. Children need to be comfortable in front of for your inspiring support a large group of people, able to follow directions with a little restocking the pantry aŌer the help if needed, come to practice in the church on Tuesday, Thanksgiving Holiday. Your December 20th, at 6:30 p.m. accompanied by a parent or response has been humbling and overwhelm- guardian, and be present at the 4 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass. ing. There’s just a few items we are sƟll very There are no lines for them to learn, just movement and ges- short of. Please help with the following tures. Costumes are provided! Please sign up your children items: by calling the RE office, 847/966-1180 or emailing [email protected]. We will be able to continue this Jelly, hot chocolate, cereal and fruit longstanding tradition only if we have enough children to partici- pate! Personal items such as soap, tooth brushes, tooth paste, shampoo, hand & body

loƟon

Thank you for sharing your giŌs!

SIJ Outreach Ministry

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JESSE TREE HOME MATERIALS

The Jesse tree continues to fill as we add more ornaments to help us remember the story of our salvation. This week light your Ad- vent Wreath (three candles) or a single candle and reflect on each day’s symbol, read the Scripture passage, and pray the prayer or carry out the action. Decide how you will share what you learned or discovered from your prayer time with others. Thank you to Beverly Smith & Fr. Luczak for the materials.

Dec. 11 – Gideon; Judges 6:11-16, 7:1-8, 15-22; The jar and torch remind us that Gideon was an unlikely hero when God used him to defeat the Midianites. Jesus was not the hero the Jews were expecting in the coming Messiah. Think of someone who has made an impact on/ influenced your faith although you did not think of them as doing so at that time. If they are still alive, perhaps write them a note of thanks; otherwise, offer a prayer of gratitude.

Dec. 12 – Ruth; Ruth 4:13-17; Ruth was a foreign widow who believed in the one true God. Boaz met Ruth when she gleaned grain from his fields. He later married Ruth saving her from a life of poverty. Jesus later came to save us. Ruth is listed in the genealogy of Matthew’s gospel. O God, you exclude no one from your love. Help us, who are in- spired by the story of Ruth’s conversion, to welcome and cherish all who are new or returning to the Faith. Amen.

Dec. 13 – Samuel; II Samuel 7:16, Isaiah 9:6-7, Ezekiel 37:24-25; When God’s people asked for a king, Samuel anointed Saul first and then David. The crown reminds us of God’s promise to David that his rule would never end. The promise is fulfilled in David’s descendent, Jesus, who reigns forever. Join us to visit the local nursing homes to- night at 6:30 p.m. in the Holy Family Room. Talk with a family member or friend who no longer practices their Catholic faith and find out why. Share how Jesus has been faithful to you.

Dec. 14 – David; I Samuel 16:1, 10-13; David was a shepherd whom God made a king. The staff reminds us that our forever king, Jesus, calls himself the Good Shepherd who brings us back to himself. David is a great-grandfather of Jesus. O God of David, your choose unlikely people to show your power and mercy. David, a young shepherd, was a singer of songs rather than a doer of deeds. Your power in him made the boy a hero, and the hero a king. Even when he sinned, your mercy established David’s line forever. Help us to see people as you see them. Amen.

Dec. 15 – Jonah; Jonah 1:1-17; Jonah spent three days and three nights in the belly of a big fish. Jesus described how long he would be in the tomb using this familiar story. O Lord, when your people grew corrupt and selfish, Jonah cried out for repentance and brought sinners hope. Teach us to see what is wrong, but to look beyond it…to see alter- natives for good. Amen. Join us for the Simbang Gabi Mass at 7 p.m. as Christmas draws near!

Dec. 16 – Isaiah; Isaiah 6:1-10; Isaiah saw God in all his glory and described tongs with a hot coal touching his lips to s how that he was forgiven. Isaiah asked God to use him but most rejected his message. The tongs remind us that Jesus’ message is about forgiveness but many reject his message as well. O Lord, a true prophet allows you to speak through personal gifts and needs. A great prophet makes your Word live! Isaiah’s vision of the Messiah is that of a triumphant king and suffering servant. Help us to show that you are with us in the way we accept life’s joys and sor- rows. Allow our lives to speak for you. Amen.

Dec. 17 – Mary; Isaiah 7:14; The lily represents purity. It had been prophesied that the savior would be born of a virgin and that God would be with us. Mary was the virgin who gave birth to Jesus, Emmanuel, God with us. She was also a descendent of David and Abraham. Come celebrate the Lord’s mercy and peace at the Advent Reconciliation Service at 11 a.m. Lord, you chose Mary, and Mary chose you. In that there is an echo of Israel’s covenant – an Ancient Word and a New Song. Help us to be like Mary, for like a well-tuned instrument her life resonated with the Spirit and pro- claimed your greatness! Amen.

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SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES TODAY’S READINGS

Sunday: Third Sunday of Advent First Reading — The barren deserts will rejoice and Monday: Our Lady of Guadalupe flower. Tired bodies will receive strength. Aching hearts Tuesday: St. Lucy will be made glad (Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10). Wednesday: St. John of the Cross Psalm — Lord, come and save us (Psalm 146). Friday: Las Posadas begins Second Reading — Be patient, for the coming of the Lord is as sure as the rain (James 5:7-10). Gospel — Tell of what you hear and see: The blind re- gain their vision, the crippled their movement, the deaf their hearing (Matthew 11:2-11).

Our Lady of Guadalupe pray for us! READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47, or any readings from the Common of the Blessed Virgin Mary, nos. 707-712 Tuesday: Zep 3:1-2, 9-13; Ps 34:2-3, 6-7, 17-19, 23; Mt 21:28-32 Wednesday: Is 45: 6b-8, 18, 21b-25; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Lk 7:18b-23 Thursday: Is 54:1-10; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-12a, 13b; Lk 7:24-30 Friday: Is 56:1-3a, 6-8; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 7-8; Jn 5:33-36 Saturday: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:1-4ab, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17 Sunday: Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-6; Rom 1:1-7; Mt 1:18- 24

LET US PRAY… Please pray for our communities’ first responders and those who serve in our nation’s military, especially our family members and friends.

First Responders Shane Long, Brad Markovich, Greg Zalewski United States Air Force Mason Janzen U.S. Air Force Reserves Breanna Dexter United States Army Brian Caplin, Gale Renner U.S. Army Reserves Christopher Dexter United States Marines Patrick Edward Echavez, Joseph John Zimmerman III, Aisha Fernando, Lance Renner, Gian Patrick Reye United States Navy Justin Pascoe, Timothy Kelly, David Perez U.S. Navy Reserves William B. Dexter Illinois National Guard Nathaniel Janzen

If you have a family member or friend serving in the military, in the reserves or as a first responder (police, firefighter, paramedic/EMT), please contact the RE Office at 847/966-1180 or [email protected].

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Mass Intentions Liturgy Next Weekend December 17th & 18th Sunday, December 11, 2016

8:00 a.m. John Mc Hugh Advent Reconciliation Frs. Mario, Carlos, Bernard 10:00 a.m. Living & Deceased Members of SIJ Service 11:00 a.m. & Galek Hank Gazdziak 5:00 p.m. Fr. Carlos/Deacon Paul 12:00 p.m. Marge Vasile

Monday, December 12, 2016 8:00 a.m. Fr. Mario/Deacon Paul 8:00 a.m. Purgatorial Society Kurian Esthappan 10:00 a.m. Fr. Carlos/Deacon Paul

Tuesday, December 13, 2016 12:00 p.m. Fr. Mario/Deacon Paul 8:00 a.m. Clarence Turek Dottie Sansone Jess Mon Thomas (Special Intention) Wednesday, December 14, 2016

8:00 a.m. George Rozanski

Thursday, December 15, 2016 December 17th & 18th 8:00 a.m. Stephen Grant 7:00 p.m. Zenny Sulit (Special Intention)

Friday, December 16, 2016 5:00 pm. Marvin Roque Kristine Roque 8:00 a.m. Sr. Mary Ellen Luczak Gabriel Carandang Saturday, December 17, 2016 8:00 a.m. Jonathan Magboo, Jr 8:00 a.m. Henry Gazdziak Imani Garner Thomas Striblen 5:00 p.m. Julia & Pascual Pimentel Kevin Thomas Sunday, December 18, 2016 10:00 a.m. Alena Joseph 8:00 a.m. David Olzewski Angelina Joseph Augustina Bauit & Eduardo Rodriguez 12:00 p.m. Alfonso Hanson John Kremer Jonathan Piska Bernadette Mc Hugh Angelika Dacpano Charles Pinto Arlene Forneck Sacristans Esperanza Cobarrubias 10:00 a.m. Jacqueline Leksander Theresa Noble, 12:00 p.m. Living & Deceased Members of SIJ Francis Martel, Arlene Turek Patricia Hildenbrandt Page 11 PagePage 11 9 The most Third Sunday holy of Adventtrinity MayMarch 22,December 27, 20162016 11, 2016

PASTOR: Rev. Mario Pereira, S.F.X.

PrayPray JIMMY RANCICH ASSOCIATE PASTOR: Rev. Carlos Pereira, S.F.X.

BERNARD KENNEDY, SR. for…for… PASTORAL STAFF: MARY ANN CASTAGNA Lori Herbert, Business Manager DELAINE KENNEDY Dolores Stanton, Director of Religious Education MARCY SANTIAGO Lisa Hall, Director of Music JAMES MAXWELL PASCALE MIA DOOLEY DEACONS: Deacon Robert C. O’Keefe, retired (Joan) PASTOR LYNNE MORROW Deacon Paul M. Stanton (Dolores) PASTOR MARK WIBERG SISTER AGNES MARTINKA, SLW WEEKEND MASS CELEBRANT: SOURAYA ANTAR Rev. Bernard Kennedy, O.F.M. RICHARD DRAG MARIE DE MEO Eucharistic Masses: JULIE HIGGINS Monday - Saturday: 8:00 AM Saturday: - 5:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM & 12:00 PM

Parish Office: 8149 Golf Road, Niles, IL. 60714 Phone: 847-967-1060 Website: http://sij-parish.com E-mail: [email protected] Marlene Garber (A/R, Calendar Coordinator)

Religious Education: 847-966-1180 Email: [email protected] Parish School: Helen Breyak St. John Brebeuf School: 847-966-3266

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday, 11:00 - 12:00 Noon or anytime by request.

Sacrament of Matrimony: Must be registered for six months prior to setting the wedding date with an ad- ditional six months for necessary preparation. Note: The following wedding times can be scheduled: Friday at 5:00 p.m. Saturday at 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. Sunday at 3:00 p.m. (Ceremony only)

Rectory office hours Sacrament of Baptism: Second and fourth Sunday of each month at 1:30 PM. Baptism Preparation Session Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. must be completed before Baptism. Contact the Parish Saturday - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Office as soon as possible for details. Sunday - Closed

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