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” GAUDATE SUNDAY JOY Third Sunday of Advent December 11, 2016 Page 2 Third Sunday of Advent December 11, 2016 From the 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. -Fr. Mario Page 3 Page 4 The Thirdmost Sunday holy of Advent trinity May December22, 2016 11, 2016 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! Page 4 Page 6 The Third most Sunday holy of Advent trinity May 22,December 2016 11 2016 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 Don Baron Kathy Denning bring treats for the First Reconciliation Reception on 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 Page 5 Page 3 The most Third Sundayholy of trinity Advent May December22, 2016 11, 2016 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. Page 6 Page 3 The most Third Sundayholy of trinity Advent May December22, 2016 11, 2016 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.