St. Patrick’s Catholic Church THE FIRST PARISH OF THE JOLIET DIOCESE (ESTABLISHED 1838) 710 WEST MARION STREET ~ JOLIET, IL 60436-1598 (815) 727-4746 ~ FAX (815) 727-4798 ~ WWW.STPATSJOLIET.COM December 6-7, 2014: The Second Sunday of Advent REV. PETER G. JANKOWSKI, PASTOR DEACON CHARLES PETERSON JULIE DILLENBURG, DRE [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] DEACON PAUL KOLODZIEJ DEACON DARRELL KELSEY ALICIA TOCWISH, TURKEY CARVER [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] JAMES SMITH, MAINTENANCE / [email protected] A vocation to the Consecrated Life is a gift from God the Father to the Church, rooted in the example and teaching of Christ, and given through the power of the Holy Spirit. - Vita Consecrata, §1 OFFICE HOURS THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Monday - Thursday Wednesdays 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. & 7:30 - 8:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Saturdays 3:30 - 4:15 p.m. or by appointment TH Friday RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (KINDERGARDEN - 8TH GRADE) 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Sunday Early Session 8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. THE SACRAMENT OF THE Sunday Late Session 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. MOST HOLY EUCHARIST THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Monday - Friday Please call the Parish Center for more information. English baptisms 7:30 a.m. in English normally are held on the 3rd Saturday of the month at noon. Wednesday THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY MATRIMONY (MARRIAGE) 7:00 p.m. in Spanish Call the office before setting a date for their wedding or other com- Saturday Vigil Mass mitments. The Diocese of Joliet requires a preparation time of six 4:30 p.m. in English months prior to the wedding. Sunday Masses 8:00 & 10:00 a.m. in English THE SACRAMENT OF THE SICK Call the Office if you know of someone in need of the Sacrament. 12:00 p.m. in Spanish FUNERALS Holy Day Masses Dates and times vary. Please make the arrangements with the Parish Office before placing any obituary notice in the newspaper. ST.. BBRIGID’’S ADORATION CHAPEL HOURS Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. PARISH MEMBERSHIP Registration Forms are located in the Parish Office or in Church. FIND US ON THE WEB AT WWW..STPATSJOLIET..COM OR ON FACEBOOK AT WWW..FACEBOOK..COM/STPATRICKJOLIET NEWS AND VIEWS FROM ST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC CHURCH BY YOUR PASTOR, FR. PETE JANKOWSKI CONSECRATED LIFE: KNOWING WHO’S WHO Source: http://www.yearforconsecratedlife.com/community-initials.html One way to recognize a consecrated man is by the initials that follow his name. These initials indicate membership in a particular religious community. … Continued on Page Five A.A. Assumptionists C.S.P.X. Brothers of St. Pius X B.G.S. Little Brothers of the Good Shepherd C.S.S. Stigmatine Fathers & Brothers B.H.S. Brothers of the Holy Spirit - Cleveland C.S.Sp. Congregation of the Holy Spirit B.S.O. Basilian Salvatorian Fathers C.Ss.R. Redemptorists C.F.A. Alexian Brothers C.S.V. Clerics of St. Viator C.F.C. Congregation of Christian Brothers Er.Cam. Camaldolese Hermits of Monte Corona C.F.M.M. Brothers of Our Lady of Mercy F.C. Brothers of Charity C.F.P. Brothers of the Poor of St. Francis F.D.P. Sons of Divine Providence C.F.R. Franciscan Friars of the Renewal F.F.I. Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate C.F.X. Brothers of St. Francis Xavier F.F.S.C. Franciscan Brothers of the Holy Cross C.I.C.M. Missionhurst Congregation F.I.C. Brothers of Christian Instruction C.J. Josephite Fathers F.M.M. Brothers of Mercy C.M. Congregation of the Mission F.M.M. Missionary Fraternity of Mary C.M.C. Congregation of Mother Coredemptrix F.M.S. Marist Brothers C.M.F. Claretian Missionaries F.M.S.I. Sons of Mary Missionary Society C.M.I. Carmelites of Mary Immaculate F.S.C. Brothers of Christian Schools C.M.L.M. Maronite Lebanese Missionaries F.S.C.B. Missionaries of St. Charles Borromeo C.M.M. Marianhill Fathers & Brothers F.S.E. Brothers of the Holy Eucharist C.O. Oratorians F.S.P. Brothers of St. Patrick C.P. Congregation of the Passion F.S.R. Brothers - Our Lady of the Holy Rosary C.P.M. Fathers of Mercy F.S.S.P. Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter C.P.P.S. Society of the Precious Blood G.H.M. Glenmary Home Missioners C.R. Congregation of the Resurrection H.G.N. Heralds of Good News C.R. Theatine Fathers I.C. Institute of Charity C.R.L. Canons Regular of the Lateran I.C. Institute of Christ the King C.R.M. Adorno Fathers I.H.M. Brothers - Immaculate Heart of Mary C.R.S. Somascan Fathers I.M.C. Consolata Missionaries C.R.S.P. Clerics Regular of St. Paul I.V.E. Institute of the Incarnate Word C.S. Missionaries, St. Charles (Scalabrinians) L.B.S.F. Little Brothers of St. Francis C.S.B. Basilian Fathers L.C. Legionaries of Christ C.S.C. Brothers - Congregation of Holy Cross M.Afr. Missionaries of Africa C.S.C. Priests - Congregation of Holy Cross M.C.C.J. Comboni Missionaries C.S.J. Congregation of St. Joseph M.E.P. Paris Foreign Mission Society C.S.P. Paulist Fathers M.H.M. Mill Hill Missionaries MINISTRY & FINANCE PAGE 3 TODAY’S READINGS READINGS FOR THE WEEK First Reading - The rugged land shall be made a Monday: Gn 3: 920; Ps 98; Eph 1:3-12; plain; the rough country, a broad valley (Isaiah Lk 1:26-38 40:1-5, 9-11). Tuesday: Is 40:1-11; Ps 96; Mt 18:12-14 Psalm - Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant Wednesday: Is 40:25-31; Ps 103; Mt 11:28-30 us your salvation (Psalm 85). Thursday: Is 41:13-20; Ps 145; Mt 11:11-15 Second Reading - Conduct yourselves in holi- Friday: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; ness, hastening the coming of the day of God (2 Jdt 13:18bcde, 19: Lk 1:26-38 Peter 3:8-14). Saturday: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Ps 80:2ac, 3b, 15-16, 18- Gospel - I have baptized you with water; he will 19; Mt 17:9a, 10-13 baptize you with the Holy Spirit (Mark 1:1-8). Sunday: Is 61:1-2a, 10-11; Lk 1:46-50, 53-54; 1 Thes 5:16-24; Jn 1:6-8, 19-28 THE COLLECTION FOR Time, Talent NOVEMBER 22-23, 2014 WAS $5,873.32 & Treasure NOVEMBER 29-30, 2014 WAS $5,468.00 “CHARITY IS CERTAINLY GREATER THAN ANY RULE. MOREOVER, ALL RULES MUST LEAD TO CHARITY.” -ST. VINCENT DE PAUL PLEASE REMEMBER ST. PATRICK''S IN YOUR WILL OR ESTATE PLANNING. AND THANKS FOR SUPPORTING ST. PATRICK’S CHURCH! Immaculate Conception Liturgy - Monday, December 8th at 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Altar Servers Lector Greeter Eucharistic Minister Senior Elizabeth Lockwood Emily Limbach Ellen Seeman (Main) Deacon Darrell Kelsey Carlos Lockwood Jim Dietz (East) Julie Dillenburg Virginia Luna (West) Bob Vergo Ministry Schedule for December 13-14, 2014 - 4:30 p.m. Altar Servers Lector Greeter Eucharistic Minister Senior WayPoint WayPoint WayPoint Deacon Darrell Kelsey Youth Group Youth Group Youth Group Youth Group Teen Mass Teen Mass Teen Mass Teen Mass 8:00 a.m. Altar Servers Lector Greeter Eucharistic Minister Senior Emily Schroeder M. Haugabook Mary Lou Ciccotelli (Main) Peggy Georgevich Lynn Michels (East) Jean Roach Kathy Wilhelmi (West) Mike Torri 10:00 a.m. Altar Servers Lector Greeter Eucharistic Minister Senior Samantha Mallaney Jen Falaris Religious Education Deacon Darrell Kelsey Boyan Golden Class Mass Bob Vergo Kelsey Kobe Emily Limbach PAGE 4 AROUND THE PARISH & DIOCESE DEAR BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN CHRIST, It is time, once again, for the an- nual collection for the Retirement St. Pat’s Youth Group Fund for Religious (RFR). Please join me in heartfelt support of the All High School Students are invited to join us 2014 appeal scheduled to take place on December every Wednesday from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. in the 13-14, 2014. Your efforts are vital to its success. school gym for games, food, scripture and teen relevant discussion. You are also invited to join Catholic bishops of the United States initiated us for our monthly Teen Mass at St. Patrick’s the RFR in 1988 to address the deficit in retire- on the Second Saturday of every month. This ment funding among religious communities. De- month, the teen Mass will be held on Saturday, spite ongoing generosity to the annual collection, Dec. 13th at 4:30 p.m. We have some special numerous communities continue to struggle to musicians coming to the Mass that you won’t provide for their senior members. Proceeds from want to miss! the collection offer supplemental support for bol- stering retirement savings and for meeting such Questions? Call Deacon Darrell at day-to-day needs as prescription medications (708) 990-2689 and nursing care. Suggestions for Families Many of us may recall a sister, brother, or reli- to Foster Vocations to Consecrated Life gious order priest whose life and ministry had a profound impact on us. You likely have also wit- 1. Pray for vocations to religious life as a family. nessed the selfless dedication of religious serving 2. Talk with a religious about her/his vocation. in Catholic parishes, schools, hospitals, and so- 3.