St. Irenaeus Parish, Park Forest, Illinois December 16, 2018 Third Sunday of Advent Advent/Christmas 2018 First Sunday of Advent Sunday, December 2 5:00 P.M. 8:30 A.M. 10:30 A.M. Saturday December 8 Immaculate Conception 8:00 A.M. Second Sunday of Advent Sunday, December 9 5:00 P.M. 8:30 A.M. 10:30 A.M. Adoration after the 10:30 A.M. mass ending with Benediction at 5:00 P.M. Third Sunday of Advent Sunday, December 16 5:00 P.M. 8:30 A.M. 10:30 A.M. Join in the Decorating Church for Christmas after 10:30 Mass Parish Reconciliation Service 4:00 P.M. Fourth Sunday of Advent Sunday, December 23 5:00 P.M. 8:30 A.M. 10:30 A.M. Monday December 24 Christmas Eve Family Mass w/Pageant 5:00 P.M. Choir Christmas Carols 7:30 P.M. Christmas Eve Liturgy 8:00 P.M. Tuesday December 25 Christmas Day Liturgy 9:30A.M. Monday December 31 New Years Eve 5:00 P.M. Tuesday January 1 New Years Day 9:00 A.M. Saturday January 5 Vigil for Epiphany 5:00 P.M. Sunday January 6 Epiphany of the Lord 8:30 A.M. 10:30 A.M. All above events will be held in church As we journey this Advent/Christmas season into the fullness of the Incarnation of God among us, may we come to know deep within, the light that shines in each of us! A light that pierces the darkness and shines into the world! Our light transforms the world, transforms the place where we are each and every day! May the light of the Advent season, symbolized in the flames of the Advent wreath, give us courage and perseverance that leads to compassion and joy this Christmas Day! Happy Advent! St. Irenaeus/Community Garden received the “Sustainability Award” from The Village of Park Forest It’s time to do the schedule- for Lectors, Eucharist Ministers, and Altar Servers. This schedule will start the weekend of January 6 and conclude the weekend of April 28. Please let the office know of your availability as well as any changes in preferences. We need this information by December 17, 2018 so the schedule will be ready by the weekend of December 23. You can email the parish office at [email protected] or call 708-748-6891 Thank you for all you do as a part of the Liturgical Ministries here at St. Irenaeus Parish. St. Irenaeus senior lunch is Thursday December 20 at 11:30 at Peachtree Cafe on Lincoln Highway in Matteson. All seniors are welcome to join us. Call Faye at 708-747-3768 and leave a message if you know you are coming, so I can let them know how many places to set. Walk Ins are also welcomed. Liturgical Ministers for Next Weekend Liturgical Ministers Saturday Sunday Sunday December 22/23 5:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Lectors Simbang Gabi Lynn Hostetter Alexis Williams Emily Inman Mary Ellen Strezo Rosemary Newhuis Vanessa White Altar Kevin Headley Joanna Mahiya Jair DeJesus Servers Karen Ertl George Mahiya Evan Bourgeois Lerry DeJesus Cantor Simbang Gabi Kathleen Yukich Marianne Velut Patrick McGlynn Eucharistic Philomena Frank Steve Austin Doris Foster Ministers Terri Cardin Sara Veldhuizen Vincent Oganwu Barbara Principali Dennis Condon Rita Oganwu Jo Anne Yapp Marilyn Olson Ada MacKenzie Beverly Helm Sandra Slone Diane Gonzalez Mass Intentions For The Week This Week’s Meetings Monday Monday, December 17 Centering Prayer 9:30 in the Chapel 8:00 Henry P. Leweling req by Food Pantry 10:00-12:00 in the Parish Center Gail Harris Wednesday Tuesday, December 18 Choir 6:30 in Church 8:00 Winnie Maune req by Sunday The Family Religious Education Class 9:00 in the Parish Center Wednesday, December 19 8:00 Janet Lennie req by Bill Maune This weekend there will be a second collection Thursday, December 20 for Christmas flowers to decorate the church. 8:00 Communion Service Friday, December 21 Catholic Charities Counselor St. Peter Canisius Our parish counselor Zinnia Carvajal, from Catholic 8:00 Communion Service Charities will be serving the community of St. Irenaeus Saturday, December 22 on Fridays from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. You can make an 5:00 Betty Jean Launsbach req by appointment with her by calling 312-655-7725. Doug & Dorothy Worthan Consejera de Caridades Católicas Sunday, December 23 La consejera de nuestra parroquia, Zinnia Carvajal, 8:30 Bernadine M. King req by estara dando su servicio a la comunidad de San Don & Judy Korte Irenaeus los Viersen de 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Usted 10:30 Henry P. Leweling req by puede hacer una cita con ella llamando al 312-655- Gail Harris 7725. If you have questions about GiveCentral or would like our www.facebook.com Business Manager to assist you /saintirenaeus please contact Karen Hoogland at the 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 9 marry must call the celebrated the Weekly Collection $19,750.00 rectory at least six first and third months prior to their weekends of Weekly Give Central $1,058.00 desired wedding each month. Collection date. All couples Parents must Total $20,808.00 must attend a Pre- attend a Weekly Budget Over $15,008.00 Cana Conference. baptismal Budget Year to Date $139,200.00 preparation Need prayers? session prior to securing a date Total Year to Date 144,341.38 for their child’s baptism. Please Call the St. Budget YTD Over $5,141.38 call the parish office for further Irenaeus Health December 9 Ministry Prayer information and/or to sign up Maintenance Fund $218.00 Line at 747-0974 for a baptismal prep session. Give Central $85.00 with your requests Maintenance Fund Total $303.00 St. Irenaeus Ministerial Staff Maintenance Fund YTD $7,620.00 Rectory Phone: 748-6891 Religious Education Center Phone: 748-7997 Hotlines: Rev. Terry Johnson, Pastor COURAGE Katrina Seifert, Coordinator of Religious Education For single mothers and unplanned Pat Fointno, Director of Music Ministry pregnancies Terri Cardin, Administrative Assistant 708-636-8001 Karen Hoogland, Business Manager Catholic Charities Family Shelter Sr. Agnes Ann Pisel O.P., Home Visitor 312-655-7700 Adam Johnson, Food Pantry Director Senior Services Ray Newbury, Head of Maintenance 708-596-2222 Crisis Center for South Suburbs Web-site www.stirenaeuschurch.com 708-429-7233 E-Mail [email protected] Facebook www.facebook.com/saintirenaeus Grief Support Center for New Beginnings 773-274-4600 Mailing address: So. Sub. Family Shelter Domestic Violence 78 Cherry St. Park Forest, IL 60466 708-335-3028 Parish Office Hours: So. Sub. Council on Alcoholism and Substance Monday-Thursday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm, closed from Abuse 12pm-1:00pm *Fridays 9:00am-noon.* 708-647-3333 Ministry of Care & Anointing of the Sick Bulletin Submissions Articles are due by 10 AM on Fridays 8 days prior to Please call the rectory if you, or someone you know, publication date. Electronic submissions are preferred is unable to join us for Eucharist. Our ministers of – email to [email protected]. Please care visit parishioners at home and in the hospital or include “Bulletin article” in the subject line. nursing home. Arrangements can be made for the Questions? Call Terri Cardin at 708-748-6891 celebration of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Sick. Thomas E. 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