Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths. Mark 1:3 Fr. Jim Murphy Today we mark the Second Sun- is already there, waiting for us with December 1st/2nd and were here for day of Advent. As we move into open arms.” The tremendous 15, 30 or 60 minutes of quiet, per- the heart of this very short season amount of activity during the sonal prayer. Still others are tak- in the Church Year, the figure of month of December is a major ob- ing additional prayer time in our John the Baptist steps into the stacle. We are busier this month Eucharistic Chapel either before or spotlight. His preaching to pre- than we are during most months. after Mass, or some time during pare a straight path for the Lord It is difficult to recognize the sim- the day. Whatever our practice, and to turn from our sins becomes ple, everyday “comings” of the taking a few minutes for quiet, the focus of these middle weeks of Lord all around us. Many of us are personal prayer each day can help Advent. using the “Little Blue Books” for us recognize the Lord’s presence I suspect for many of us, the Ad- the Advent and Christmas Seasons all around us and especially in vent challenge is to truly clear that 2017/2018 as our guide in our those simple everyday “comings” straight path for the coming of the efforts to “spend some quiet time of the Lord. Lord – not just on Christmas, but with the Lord.” Others are attend- Advent is one of those ideal today and each day that we live. ing our weekday Masses at 7:00am times to celebrate the Sacrament Pope Francis recently said, and 12:05pm. A good number of of Reconciliation. Our regular “Whenever we take a step towards people took advantage of our First times for the Sacrament of Recon- Jesus, we come to realize that he Friday Eucharistic Adoration Over ciliation are on Saturdays, continued on page 6 PARISH OFFICE HOURS HORARIO DE OFICINA Monday - Friday Lunes - Viernes 8:00 am - 6 :00pm. Doors lock at 4:00 pm, call for access from 4 - 6pm. Closed Saturday Cerrado Sábado 427 WEST ARMY TRAIL ROAD Closed Sunday Cerrado Domingo BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108 Office: (630) 529-3045 For weekend assistance see a parish staff person after Mass at the Hospitality Desk in the main church narthex. Fax: (630) 529-2940 Para ayuda puede ver a un personal de la parroquia después de la misa en www.stisidoreparish.org el escritorio de hospitalidad en la entrada de la iglesia. PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL MASS SCHEDULE HORARIO DE LAS MISAS Fr. Jim Murphy, Pastor Phillip Valenzuela, Hispanic Community Corinne Callender, Chair Alma De la Torre, Member at Large CHAPEL Capilla Linda Beagley, Worship Debbie Isoda, Member at Large Sunday Domingo 10:30 am Chris Cannova, Administration Paul Kirk, Member at Large CHURCH Iglesia Catherine Miller & Diego Quevedo, Youth Sara Anne Knudson, Member at Large Debbie Marsico, School Board Dennis McConnell, Member at Large Saturday Sábado 8:15 am, 5:00 pm , 6:30 pm Spanish/Español Monica Schaffer, -K 6 RE Board Wesley Sowa, Member at Large Sunday Domingo 7:00 am, 8:30 am Maryanne Cummiskey, Human Needs Tom Norton, Pastoral Staff Director 10:00 am - 2nd & 4th Sunday Sign Interpreted Kathy Harbke, Stewardship Council 11:30 am Spanish/Español Contact: [email protected] 1:00 pm Mon. - Fri. (Lun-Vie): 7:00 am , 12:05 pm STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL [email protected] Wed. (Mié): 8:15 am School Mass - When school is in session. Fr. Jim Murphy Patrick Frost Samantha Sowa Cuando la escuela está en sesión. Carol Balabanow Maggie Kowalewska Wayne Wegrzyn Filipino Mass: Last Sunday of every month, 5:00 pm, Chapel Jason Beatty Tom Norton Susan Berchiolli Bozena Sowa HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION Día Santo de obligación See current bulletin and website for each Holy Day Mass & Vigil Schedule. PASTORAL STAFF PERSONAL DE LA PARROQUIA Pastor Párroco Fr. Jim Murphy, [email protected] 630-529-3045 Sacraments SACRAMENTOS Parochial Vicars Vicario Parroquial 630-529-3045 Rev. Juan Jose Hernandez, [email protected] RITE OF RECONCILIATION (Confession) Rev. Clive Otieno, [email protected] Rito de la reconciliación (Confesión) Pastoral Staff Director Director de Personal Pastoral Saturday after the 8:15 am mass until 10:00 am and anytime by calling one Tom Norton, [email protected] 630-295-8330 of our priests. Mobile 630-745-9070 Sábado después de la misa a las 8:15am hasta 10:00am o en cualquier otro día llamando a uno de los sacerdotes en la rectoría. Deacons Diaconos Dcn Terry Cummiskey, [email protected] 630-529-3045 WEDDINGS Bodas Dcn Oscar Monterroso, [email protected] 630-529-3045 Arrangements must be made through the parish office at least six months Director of Operations Directora de Operaciones before the date of the wedding. At least one of the engaged persons must Dan Tobin, [email protected] 630-529-3045 be a registered and active parishioner of St. Isidore (or have a letter of per- Finance Director Directora de Finanzas mission from their church). Weddings are not scheduled on Sundays. Ann Hatt, [email protected] 630-295-8327 Arreglos deben hacerse con la oficina, al menos seis meses antes de la Operations Coordinator Coordinadora de Operaciones fecha de la boda. Bodas no se celebran los domingos. Joanna McDaniel, [email protected] 630-295-8322 Director of Music Directora de Música BAPTISMS Bautismos Karen Stefanic, [email protected] 630-295-8353 Scheduled monthly on selected Sundays of the month at 2:30 pm in English. Principal of Grade School Directora de la Escuela Primaria Families must be registered and active parishioners to schedule a Baptism Cyndi Collins, [email protected] 630-529-9323 with the parish office. Parents and godparents need to register for and at- tend one Baptismal Preparation Class. Director of Religious Education (K-6) Educación Religiosa Coordinadora Sábados específicos cada mes a las 11:00am en español. Familias necesitan ser Vera Zielinski, [email protected] 630-529-9191 miembros activos de la parroquia para arreglar un bautismo con la oficina . Connect Youth Ministries Ministerio de la Juventud 513-620-4CYM Los padres y los padrinos necesitan registrar para asistir una platica de Youth Minister Ministro de Juventud, Jackie Ludwig, [email protected] preparación. Co-Coordinators, Terri Majeski & Arizbeth Alcaraz [email protected], [email protected] Parish Mission Statement Adult Formation Director Educación de Adultos Parish Mission Statement Leonor Carvajal, [email protected] 630-295-8351 We are the Human Needs Ministries Director Directora de necesidades humanas Roman Catholic Community of St. Isidore the Farmer — Lisa Puclik, [email protected] 630-295-6890 Eucharistic people empowered by the Holy Spirit, Liturgy Coordinator Coordinadora de La Liturgia Planting seeds of faith, cultivating growth, and Sue Entwistle, [email protected] 630-295-8352 Sharing the harvest of the Kingdom with all of God’s people. follow us on Facebook and Twitter Parish Vision Statement @IsidoreTweets and Instagram A parish where all are welcome, @stisidoreparish! all are invested, and all are disciples Connect to St. Isidore and its building the Kingdom of God ministries at Flocknote.com/isidore through the generous sharing of Parish Website or text isidore to 84576 to join. time, talent and treasure. St. Isidore Catholic Church www.stisidoreparish.org 3 Nursing Home Ministers Presider Schedule Ahead in Advent Schedule Saturday Dec. 16 12/12 Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, en Español: WEST SUBURBAN - Sun. Dec. 10 5:00 pm Fr. Jim Mañanitas 5am. Danza 6:30pm. Mass 7pm. 6:30 pm Fr. Juan Rich Gazda, Bob Hoffman Fellowship 8pm. Sunday Dec. 17 LEXINGTON - Tues. Dec. 12 12/15 Simbang Gabi - Filipino Celebration of Light: 7:00 am Fr. Juan Suzette Horyza, Edgar Velasquez Mass 7pm. Fellowship after Mass. 8:30 am Fr. Jim 12/16 Las Posadas, Español, 9am - 1pm LEXINGTON - Sun. Dec. 17 10:00 am Fr. Clive 12/17 Teen Mass, 6pm Josh Knudson, Sara Knudson 10:30 am Fr. Jim 12/18 Advent Communal Parish Reconciliation, 7pm WEST SUBURBAN - Tues. Dec. 19 11:30 am Fr. Juan 1:00 pm Fr. Clive Suzette Horyza, Dorothy Jaskey Sacrament of Reconciliation in Advent Dear Jesus, you entered our world on Christmas Saturdays in Advent: 8:45 am - 10:00 am. Religious Ed, Jr., High, and Confirmation Students: as the Prince of Peace. Reconciliation during regularly scheduled sessions. This Advent, as we strive to become the-best-version-of-ourselves, West DuPage Deanery Day of Mercy: Sat. 12/9, 9 - 11am, fill us with a deep and abiding peace. Church. Extended Reconciliation times with additional Help us share that peace priests available. with everyone we encounter, Communal Reconciliation Service: Mon. 12/18, 7pm. especially those who need it most. Individual Confessions available in English & Spanish. Amen. Additional Reconciliation Opportunities DynamicCatholic.org Fridays: December 1, 8, 15, 12:35 - 1:30pm. Wednesday, Dec. 20, 7:30 - 8:30am, 12:35 - 1:30pm, 3-5pm. Thursday, Dec. 21, 7:30 - 8:30am, 12:35 - 1:30pm. Note: NO Reconciliations scheduled for Sat., Dec. 23. Christmas Flower Envelopes The beautiful poinsettia plants that adorn our three worship spaces during the Christmas Season are possible by the kindness of parishioners. Envelopes for donations toward the Christmas flowers are available in the narthex of the church and in the rear of the chapel. You can return the envelope in the collection basket or send it to the parish office. Thank you most sincerely for your generosity! Hear Our Prayer…. Pray for those who have Died: Larry Evans Pray for our sick Please contact the Parish Office, 630-529-3045, to add/remove a name Mass Intentions from the Prayer List.