december 23 2012 bulletin
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“The Twelve Days of Christmas” (original meaning of the song)
People often think of 'The Twelve Days of Christmas’ as sung in the old English Christmas Carol, as the days preceding the festival. Actually, Christmas is a season of the Christian Year that lasts for the twelve days beginning December 25 and lasting until January 6, - the Feast day of Epiphany, when the church celebrates the public revelation of Christ as the ‘Light of the World’ and recalls the journey of the Magi.
From 1558 until 1829 Roman Catholics in England were not allowed to practice their faith openly. During that era someone wrote “The Twelve Days of Christmas” as a kind of ‘Secret Catechism’ that could be sung in public without the risk of persecution. The song has two levels of interpretation: the surface meaning which seems a bit silly as well as much fun to sing —plus the hidden meaning known only to members of the Church. Each element in the carol is a code word for a religious reality!
The partridge in a pear tree is Jesus Christ. The two turtledoves are the Old and New Testaments. Three French hens stand for faith, hope and love. The four calling birds are the four Gospels. The five gold rings recall the Torah (Law) the first five books of the Old Testament. The six geese a-laying stand for the first six days of creation. Seven swans a-swimming represent the sevenfold gifts of the Holy Spirit. The eight maids a-milking are the eight beatitudes. Nine ladies dancing are the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit (Gal. 5). The ten lords a-leaping are the Ten Commandments. Eleven pipers piping stand for the eleven faithful Apostles. Twelve drummers drumming symbolize the 12 points of belief in the "Apostles' Creed."
If you think Jesus being symbolized as a partridge in a pear tree sounds blasphemous,... remember:
"Jerusalem! Jerusalem! How often would I have sheltered you under My wings, as a hen does her chicks, but you would not have it so." (Luke 13:34 & Matthew 23:34)
The "true love" in the song refers to God Himself. The "me" receiving the gifts is every Christian. So that "silly" song we sing at Christmas time has more meaning than we thought!
May God grace you with Joy and Love during this wonderful season of Christmas. May hidden mysteries of Faith touch your families in new and marvelous ways and may Christ, who is the “Light of the World,” illumine your hearts with “Merry Old Christmas Cheer”!
Merry Christmas!
Christmas Masses
December 24th No Morning Mass
4:00 p.m. Children’s Christmas Mass - New Church 4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass - Old Church
6:30 p.m. Vigil Mass - Contemporary Ensemble 10:00 p.m. Mass at Night - Adult Choir
December 25 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. - Adult Choir
1:30 p.m. Misa en Español
"Los Doce Días de Navidad" (el significado original de la canción)
La gente suele pensar en "Los Doce Días de Navidad", como canta en la canción anti-gua en Inglés de la Navidad, como los días anteriores a la fiesta. En realidad, la Navidad es una época del año cristiano que tiene una duración de doce días a partir del 25 de di-ciembre y dura hasta 6 de enero - el día de la Fiesta de la Epifanía, cuando la Iglesia ce-
lebra la revelación pública de Cristo como la "Luz del Mundo" y recuerda el viaje de los Reyes Magos.
Desde 1558 hasta 1829 los católicos en Inglaterra no se les permitió practicar su fe abiertamente. Durante esa era alguien escribió la canción de "Los doce días de Navidad" como una especie de "Catecismo en Secreto" que podría ser cantada en público sin el riesgo de ser perseguidos. La canción cuenta con dos niveles de interpretación: el significado superficial que parece un poco tonto y divertido para cantar —más el significado oculto que sólo conocen los miembros de la Iglesia. Cada elemento de la canción es una palabra en clave para una realidad religiosa!
La perdiz picando peras del peral es Jesucristo. Las dos tortolitas son el Antiguo y Nuevo Testamentos. Las tres gallinitas la Fe, la Esperanza y el Amor. Los cuatro pajaritos cantando son los cuatro Evangelios. Los cinco anillos dorados os recuerdan de la Torá (Ley) de los primeros cinco libros del Antiguo Testamento. Las seis mamá gansas poniendo huevos representan los primeros seis días de la creación. Los siete cisnes nadando representan los siete dones del Espíritu Santo. Las ocho lecheritas son las ocho bienaventuranzas. Las nueve bailarinas son los nueve frutos del Espíritu Santo. (Gálatas 5) Los diez señores saltando son los Diez Mandamientos. Los once gaiteritos representan los once Apóstoles fieles. Los doce tamborileros simbolizan los 12 puntos de la creencia del "Credo de los Apóstoles”.
Si piensas que Jesús está simbolizado como una perdiz en un peral suena blasfemo,... recuerdes:
"Jerusalén, Jerusalén! ¡Cuántas veces te he protegido bajo mis alas, como la gallina a sus pollitos hace, pero no quiso que así". (Lucas 13:34 y Mateo 23:34)
El "amor verdadero" en la canción se refiere a Dios mismo. El "yo" que recibe los regalos es cada cristiano. Así que este "tontito" canción que cantamos en Navidad tiene más significado de lo que pensábamos!
Que Dios les bendiga con alegría y amor durante esta tiempo maravi-lloso de la Navidad. Que los miste-rios ocultos de la Fe tocan sus fami-lias en formas nuevas y maravillo-sas y que Cristo, quien es la "Luz del Mundo" iluminar sus corazones con la alegría de la Navidad!
Feliz Navidad!
New Years Masses
December 31, 2012 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass - New Church
5:00 p.m. Misa en Español - Iglesia Vieja
January 1, 2013 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. (English)
Parish Offices Closed
Dec. 24, 25, 26 —— Dec. 31 & January 1
Scripture Readings for this Week
Monday Morning-2 Sm 7:1-5,8b-12,14a,16
Lk 1:67-79
Tuesday Vigil: 13:Is 62:1-5 Ps 89:4-5,16-
17,27,29 Acts 13:16-17,22-25 Mt 1:1-25 or 1:18-25 Midnight: 14:Is
9:1-6 Ps 96:1-3,11-13 Ti 2:11-14 Lk 2:1-14 Dawn: 15: Is 62:11-12 Ps
97:1,6,11-12 Ti 3:4-7 Lk 2:15-20 Day: 16: Is 52:7-10 Ps 98:1-6 Heb 1:1-6 Jn
1:1-18 or 1:1-5,9-14
Wednesday Acts 6:8-10;7:54-59 Mt. 10:17-22
Thursday 1 Jn 1:1-4 Jn 20:1a,2-8
Friday 1 Jn 1:5—2:2 Mt 2:13-18
Saturday 1 Jn 2:3-11 Lk 2:22-35
Sunday Sir 3:2-6,12-14 Ps 128:1-5
Col 3:12-21 Lk 2:41-52
Mass Schedule and Intentions for the Week Requested By: Saturday, December 22, 2012 8:30 a.m. James and Rose Marecek Elizabeth Marecek
5:00 p.m. Don and Joan Miller Colette Miller
John William Brennan & Family Cathy Johnston Margaret Johnston Cathy Johnston Nancy Palcer Debbie Russo John Kohut Sophie Kohut Loretta Yourek Jim & Nancy Carlson
Sunday, December 23 , 2012, Fourth Sunday of Advent 7:30 a.m. Joseph, Timothy, & Randy Lambert Rose Marie Lambert
9:30 a.m. Helen & Charles Guidi Norene Oleksiak
11:30 a.m. Richard Mailloux Jean Mailloux
1:30 p.m. Mass for the Parishioners
Monday, December 24, 2012, Vigil of Christmas (No 7:30 a.m. Mass) 4:00 p.m. Intention of the Presider 4:00 p.m. Intention of the Presider 6:30 p.m. Intention of the Presider 10:00 p.m. Mass for the Parishioners Tuesday, December 25, 2012, The Nativity of the Lord, Christmas 7:30 a.m. Intention of the Presider
9:30 a.m. Intention of the Presider 11:30 a.m. Intention of the Presider 1:30 p.m. Intention of the Presider Wednesday, December 26, 2012 7:30 a.m. Leon Paul Gabriel St. John the Baptist Thursday, December 27, 2012 7:30 a.m. Ann D. Graf Stanley Flis Friday, December 28, 2012 7:30 a.m. James Knox Grace Knox Saturday, December 29, 2012 8:30 a.m. Fr. Cyril Crawford, OSB Fred and Joan Pacer
5:00 p.m. Cullen Connors Charles and Jane Snail Catherine Fleming & Family Cathy Johnston Rowland Morken St. John the Baptist Irene M. Delestowicz St. John the Baptist Dick Schopp Larry & Cecily Langelier Mildred and William Ronaldson Jack and Dorothy Aylward Sunday, December 30, 2012-The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph 7:30 a.m. Kathy Skrobutt Dan and Nancy Babcock 9:30 a.m. Scott Woodbury Laurie Woodbury and Family
11:30 a.m. Mass for the Parishioners 1:30 p.m. Linda and Ed Walendy (Living/Wedding Anniversary) Jim and Mary Rieck
UâÄÄxà|Ç U|àá As we draw closer to the Feast of the Nativity, we hear the great stewardship proclamation twice in today’s second reading from the Letter to the Hebrews: “Behold, I come to do your will, O God!” Who is this Jesus? Who are we that we should follow him? Many want Him as a friend, a guide, a king, an ad-vocate. We long to see the face of God. Jesus reveals the nature of God, the servant sent to give us new life in Him. Take time to pon-der: Do we have the courage to fol-low Jesus? To show others the face of God? To say to the Lord: “Behold, I come to do your will?”
Mass Music Schedule for January, 2013
Saturday, 5:00 p.m. - Contemporary Ensemble
Sunday, 7:30 a.m. - Classic Ensemble
Sunday, 9:30 a.m. - Adult Choir
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In the Gospel reading today we see St. John the Baptist leap in St. Elizabeth’s womb at the recognition of Jesus in Mary’s womb. Do we see Jesus in others? Do we live our lives so that others will see Jesus in us? Let God strengthen, renew and re-kindle your marriage sacrament so that it may reflect the love of Je-sus. Attend the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter on February 8-
10, 2013. Contact Tim and Pat Doyle, 630-577-0778. For more information, visit our website at: wwmejoliet.org
Mark Your Calendar Mark Your Calendar -- for Upcoming Dates for Upcoming Dates Advent & ChristmasAdvent & Christmas
(NO CONFESSIONS CHRISTMAS EVE)
Christmas Eve: NO 7:30 a.m. MASS Christmas Vigil Masses: 4:00 pm Children’s Mass - Church 4:00 pm Chapel Mass 6:30 pm Contemporary Ensemble 10:00 pm Christmas Mass at Night Adult Choir Christmas Day: 7:30 am 9:30 am 11:30 am Adult Choir 1:30 pm Misa en Español New Years - Solemnity of the Mother of God - Holy Day of Obligation New Years Eve - Vigil Mass: 5:00 pm English - Church 5:00 pm Misa en Español - Chapel New Years Day: 7:30 am 9:30 am **** Change in Mass - Spanish not at 11:30 but on Monday at 5:00 PM
Please Pray For: The Sick; All Those in Nursing Homes, and:
Michael Beary Harold “Bingo” Besch James Bestler Margaret Birt Brian Burke Josephine Calalbrese Goeffrey Callahan Clifford Chase Lisa Cicero Fr John Coleman, O. Carm.
Kathy Connor Cheryl Czepiel Patricia Dahleen Msgr. John Dolton Joann Eggebrecht Fr. Herb Essig Mary Felder Patrocinia Fernandez John Flanigan, Jr. Gary Gillmeister Dawn Grant Destin Green Lori Gregg Jennifer Hammerschmidt Rich Harwood Joy Henczel Mary Kalitzky Carter Kettner Bernie Klemendt Korrin Kupris Rose Marie Lambert John Lechowicz Yvette Leclerc Deloris Lewandowski Laurie Linke Sandra Linke Beth Majerczyk Ursula Makowijczuk John Maltese
Linda Marczewski Theresa Markl Thomas Marziani Jan Masters Joyce Milder Selene Miller Marcy Morken Becky Neal Johnny Neal Alex Novak Lesley (Tobin) Nygaard Judy Pakula Josie Pasciak Bane Petrov Cathy Enders Poss Elly Ransum Mary Rauch Alicia Ricciardi Cooper Rojas Charles Roloff Katherine Rose Casmir Ruta Edward Salek Lillian Salek George Sarlitto Sven Segerlund Bea Serwach John Shannon Cathy Slipkevych Rosemary Sumang Rose Szczepaniak Mary Tarchala Virg Tobin Paul Vasich William White Fr. Henry Wilkening Lexie Youngberg Larry Zengri
Pvt James Luigi Akin A1C Francis Beifuss
Lt John Berg Sgt Melissa Brooker
Lt Deandra Carbone CMR Nicholas Carbone
Pvt Timothy Conley Sgt Andrew Fairbairn
Pv2 Nicholas Gorman Sgt Pamela Gray A1C Seth Kelley
Senior Airman Felicia K. McDonald
GSMC (SW/SS) Timothy A. Newell
Maj Michael O’Donnell Lt Col George Pohlmann
A1C Alejandro Luis Sanchez AN Michael Schieve
Captain Jim Smolucha Captain Mike Smolucha SPC Thomas Stanhope
SSgt Mark Trygar SrA Sarah Trygar
ABHAA Robert Twohill
Please Pray for those who defend
our Nation, those who
serve in Active Duty
Please keep in your prayers the wonderful young men of our Parish who are studying for the Priesthood for the Diocese of JolietDiocese of Joliet:
Shaun Cieslik University of St. Mary of the Lake Mundelein Seminary
James Malik St. Meinrad’s Seminary
and for the Diocese of Santa Fe Diocese of Santa Fe
Bill Burke Pontifical College Josephinum
Calendario de Servicios Calendario de Servicios en Español en Español
de la Navidadde la Navidad
Fiesta de la Navidad: el 25 de diciembre
1:30 PM Misa en la Iglesia Solemnidad de la Madre de Dios:
Misa de la Vigilia: 5:00 PM el 31 de diciembre
St. John’s University
Continuing education for people to discover more about their Faith
Everyone is welcome and encouraged to make any class that they can. Classes are in Sebahar Hall on designated Thursdays at 7 p.m unless noted.
Women’s Retreat- Jan. 4th. This is an overnight retreat to a local former convent. This is the second year our parish women will share faith, fun and build relationship. Contact Chris Strong at [email protected] to sign up and get more information.
The Book of Isaiah in an Hour Jan. 17 Find out about the history and writers of Isaiah. In addition, we will look into the forecasting of a savior in the writings.
Grace, Addiction and Mental Health Jan. 24 Let’s take a look at the importance of grace as people deal with mental health and/or addictions.
Saints and Icons Jan. 31 This class will combine stories of the saints with their Eastern Orthodox paintings.
Christianity and Hinduism Feb. 7 The similarities of Hinduism and Christianity will be examined. There will be a special emphasis on the similar mystic traditions in both faiths.
Christianity and Buddhism – Feb. 14 Buddhism is a religion without a God, however, Christianity and Buddhism have many things in common. Come find out why so many Christian theologians try to bridge the gap of these two ways of life
Great Christian Thinkers – Feb. 21 We’ll look at some of the most famous Catholic Theologians and examine why their great thoughts can inspire a greater faith.
Retreat for Men- Feb. 22 This is a retreat by Chris Strong in union with Mayslake Ministries. It will be an overnight at the Double Tree Suites in Downers Grove. Grief and Healing presented by Amy Florian – Feb. 28 Come listen to the world famous voice on grief.
Confession Schedule/Horario de Confesiones
Saturdays December 29, 2012 3:30 p.m.: Fr Thomas Theneth, CMI January 5, 2013 3:30 p.m.: Fr. Thomas Theneth, CMI
Please pray for
Beverly Walsh who passed away
on December 12, 2012.
Our sympathies are extended to her husband, Pat Walsh,
and to her whole family. CATHOLICS FOR LIFE "May the dignity of man according to the Creator's plan be spread." (Blessed Pope John Paul II)
"God is the Savior; we are those who are in peril. He is the physician; we are the infirm. To realize this is the first step towards salvation, towards emerging from the maze in which we have been locked by our pride. To lift our eyes to heaven, to stretch out our hands and call for help is our means of escape, provided that there is Someone who hears us and can come to our assistance. Jesus Christ is the proof that God has heard our cry. And not only this! God’s love for us is so strong that He cannot remain aloof; He comes out of Himself to enter into our midst and to share fully in our human condition (cf. Ex 3:7-12). ... Only the God who is love, and the love which is God, could choose to save us in this way, which is certainly the lengthiest way, yet the way which respects the truth about Him and about us: the way of reconciliation, dialogue and cooperation."
~Pope Benedict XVI, Urbi et Orbi Christmas Message, 2011 (Word-of-Life, USCCB, December 2012)
~Events This Week~
Monday, December 24, through Wednes-day, December 26 - All parish offices closed for the Christmas holiday.
Monday, December 31, 2012 and Tues-day, January 1, 2013 - All parish offices closed for New Year’s holiday. Bulletin Copy Deadline - For January 13, 2013-December 27
Help save a life and receive a donation for your organization in the process!
Protect your health by finding out your risk of having a stroke by participating in the Life Line Screening that will be at St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish on Thurs-day, January 10, 2013. Through ultrasound, the carotid arteries can be evaluated for the buildup of fatty plaque, which is the leading cause of stroke. Register today for the Stroke, Vascular & Heart Rhythm package by either calling the special Helping Hands registration number or by sign-ing up thru the provided registration sheet (available on the flyers). By signing up for this health event, not only will you be able to receive $10 off any package of $139 or more, but St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish will also receive a $10 donation for every member who signs up and attends this Life Line Screening event. The Stroke, Vascular & Heart Rhythm Package includes four screenings: carotid artery, abdominal aortic aneurysm, peripheral arterial disease and atrial fibrillation. To schedule your appointment and to receive this special offer, please sign up on the flyers provided by St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish or by calling the desig-nated Helping Hands number at: 1-800-324-9458. You may also sign up online by visiting www.helpinghandsforhealth.com. Join in the fight against vascular disease!
Sacrificial Giving We are ever grateful for your loving generosity and sharing in the Ministries of Serving the Lord, here at St. John the Baptist.
Parish Collections
Week of December 9, 2012: $27,540.32
Special Collections
Immaculate Conception $2,320.00 Retired Religious $4,505.50
“The Lord Love a Cheerful Giver! (2 Corinthians 7:9)
Christian Service Salute! As a Parish Community we express our deepest
gratitude for God’s Gift of Christian Service to us as we salute:
Margarita Jimenez For her countless hours of dedication and
generosity to Saint John the Baptist Church and Community!
End of Year Contributions As a reminder to our parishioners, all contributions to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church must be received at the parish office or be postmarked by December 31 in order for those contributions to be credited to you on your 2012 parish contribution statement.
If you attend Mass on December 31, New Year’s Eve, checks dated 12/31 will be included on the 2012 statement. If they are dated January 1, they will be posted to the 2013 statement. Contributions received January 1 or later will be posted to 2013. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at 630-668-0918, x603.
Thank your for your understanding and support of St. Johns.
~Aaron Simpson, Business Manager
ctÜ|á{ fàtyy Rev. Tom Cargo, Pastor
Rev. Thomas Theneth, CMI, Associate
Aaron Simpson, Business Manager, ext. 603
Maureen Brennan, Director Religious Education
Chris Strong, Adult Education Coordinator & Youth Minister
Adrienne Rose, Music Director 630-653-1489
Catherine Kos, Principal St. John the Baptist School 0S259 Church Street, Winfield, IL 60190
Phone: 630-668-2625 Fax: 630-668-7176
Deacons Assisting Us from other Parishes Deacon William Nijm - from
Our Lady of Lebanon - Lombard
For: Frank Cernik, Sr. Mary Cernik Diane Wettstaedt
From: Mr. and Mrs. John Novotny
For: The Deceased Members of the Grabowski Family The Nolan and Egan Families From: Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Grabowski
For: Rudy, Anita, and Amanda Wilke From: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lindahl
For: Scott Woodbury From: Mr. and Mrs. Jason Woodbury
For: Mr. and Mrs. Emilio Grilli Mr. and Mrs. George Sarlitto, Sr. From: Mr. and Mrs. George Sarlitto For: The Deceased Members of the Jakubielski Family The Deceased Members of the Jercha Family From: Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bachman For: Oscar Marino Eleanore Zayner Bernard Zayner From: Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Zayner For: Brenda Smigla From: Mr. Harold Smigla For: Ted Wandolowski Walter T. Novack From: Mr. and Mrs. John Wandolowski For: Scott Woodbury Lloyd and Elizabeth Schuld From: Mrs. Laurie Woodbury For: Michael McPheters Mary and Daniel McGrath Mary Crossman, Ann Crossman Kieren and Anastasia O’Gallager From: Mr. and Mrs. Michael McGrath
For: Harold Lonks Sylvia Lonks Bartolomeo Picca From: Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lonks For: Robert Cleary Joseph Kolodick From: Mr. and Mrs. John Kolodick For: Kathleen King From: Mr. and Mrs. John Weitz
For: The Cosgrove Family The Mauloff Family From: Mr. and Mrs. Martin Cosgrove For: My Dear Husband, Clarence Fleming From: Mrs. Clarence Fleming For: Henry Kaysen Joseph Mineo Mary Mineo Kenneth Slee, Jr. From: Mrs. Jane Kaysen For: Lee and Jean Frank Bill Effinger Sherman Kuehl From: Mr. and Mrs. James Effinger For: Wanda Horodecki John and Mary Rowley Albert Horodecki From: Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Rowley For: Florence and Stan Konopka Dorothy and William Hall Bruce Hall From: Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Konopka For: Frank and Ida Perri From: Mr. and Mrs. Richard McCall For: Joseph Skrzymowski The Dragulski Family The Garrison Kordik Family From: Ms. Lillian Ryvold For: Ernie Alcazar From: Mrs. Amelia Alcazar For: The Kluetsch and Kosusnik Families From: Mrs. Sharleen Kosusnik For: Les and Lucille Wolters June Wicker From: Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Wicker For: Chuck Kalina Marlowe and Betty Olson From: Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Kalina For: Wally Hoffman Mark Hoffman From: Mrs. Mildred Hoffman For: Rosina, Cyril, and Tom Stark Margaret and Jim Russell Pesavento and Chignoli Families From: Mr. and Mrs. James Russell For: Kevin D. Grieco Nicholas Larson From: Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Grieco
For: Frank and Louise Lutzenkirchen Walter and Dorothy Hajost From: Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Lutzenkirchen For: Ted Cook Cora Heinz Rory Rink From: Mr. William Krug For: Joseph J.Cada Skip Cada The Cada and Murtaugh Families From: Mrs. Carole Cada For: Charlie Sikorski Agnes Sikorski From: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sikorski For: Rudy and Amanda Wilke Anita Wilke From: Ms. Rita Wilke For: Tom Stark Cy Stark Frances Trowbridge From: Mr. and Mrs. M. Edward Trowbridge For: Chet and Eleanore Goluszka Tom and Marge Zajac Loretta Benes Patty Perez From: Mr. and Mrs. Richard Zajac For: Frank G. Reda Kevin D. Grieco From: Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Mulcahy For: The Bryja Family The Kohut Family From: Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bryja For: Helen and George Kalitzky Daisy and Joe Robinson From: Mr. and Mrs. Alan Kalitzky For: Felix Ramos, Jr. From: Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Contreras For: Mr. and Mrs. J. Johnston John W. Brennan Grace Abrahamson From: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnston For: The Hansen Family The Tinnes Family The Bedrava Family From: Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Hansen
Christmas Flowers In Memory of Loved Ones
For: Joseph and Ethel Bialek Joette Bialek Enders Raymond Ludwig From: Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Dieter For: Donald Duntz Corrie and Del Roberts Delber Roberts From: Ms. Rebecca Duntz For: Charles Kiser Lillian Kiser Charlie Kiser From: Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Kiser For: Marilyn and Jim Beauchamp Dora and Angelo Petitti From: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Petitti For: Joseph, Timothy and Robert Lambert From: Mrs. Rose Marie Lambert For: Arthur Tarmichael Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Adams Ruth Quillin John V. Adams From: Mrs. Beatrice Tarmichael For: Colleen Brach From: Mr. and Mrs. William Brach For: Nick Larson Rev. Charles Gemskie Dick Larson From: Mr. and Mrs. David Larson For: Armin Kusswurm Nancy Schneider From: Mr. and Mrs. Herman Jensen For: Harry A. Murrey Betty and Harry L. Murrey Betz and Joseph Tarmichael From: Mrs. Ellen Tarmichael For: Vance Herbener Claudette Herbener From: Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Lopatka For: William and Dorothy Streit Robert and Esther Gustafson Charles and Shirley Kaelin Henry and Bill Dettmann From: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gustafson For: James and Rose Marecek Joe and Tim Lambert From: Ms. Elizabeth Marecek For: Edward Jakubiec From: Ms. Marie Jakubiec
For: Helen Grabinowski Angeline Dusza Sally Noworul From: Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Dusza For: Patti Bentley Judith M. Seger Mary Jean Coyle William F. Coyle From: Mr. Michael Bentley For: John and Doris Andrews Mary and Henry Rossi Al and Diane Osned From: Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rossi For: James Malik, Jr. Anna Malik James Malik, Sr. Maxine Hanes From: Mr. and Mrs. James Malik For: George Sellman Barbara Sellman From: Mrs. Maryetta Sellman
For: James Knox Betty Brown Patti Bentley From: Mrs. Grace Knox Flowers also from:
Mr. and Mrs. James Schweitzer
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph DiVito
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Slattery
Mr. and Mrs. William Zahery
Mr. and Mrs. Andrw Capigatti
Mr. and Mrs. John Fratamico, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Christie
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Racklyeft
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pendlebury
Christmas Flowers In Memory of Loved Ones
Merry Christmas jxáÉÄçv{ fã|tà मेरी िक्रसमस
Feliz Navidad Buon Natale Joyeuse Noel
Ultra Foods Ultra Foods is inviting our parish to take part in Ultra’s Smart Shopper Pro-gram, an Educational Rebate Program that generates cash back to our school for educa-tional needs. It’s easy! Shop our local Ultra Food store from September 27, 2012 through January 27, 2013. Save your register receipts and drop them in the specially marked depository box located in the nar-thex or the school office. At the end of the program, our school will receive a check for 5% of that total back to our school. Be an Ultra Smart Shopper. . . It’s a great way to save money and earn extra dollars towards education.
It’s Really “Wise” to Join Ultra Foods Smart Shopper Program
Volunteers are needed to help children in First Grade
through Eight Grade who are struggling
in school.
Please call Tom Masterson at 630-653-4818
Thank you
Marian Park Assistance Program
Football Mania Below are the winners for Week 14 of the 2012
Football Mania Sweepstakes
Kathy Riendeau $400.00 Angela Lowell $200.00 Don Rice $ 25.00 Joe Miller $ 25.00 Alma Pacheco $ 25.00 Denny Berg $ 25.00 Matt Rowley $ 25.00 Brad Shaw $ 25.00
St. John the Baptist Catholic School Fund Raising Program
Winfield Flower Shoppe offers a unique online fund raising program to benefit St. John.
The program is designed as a way to benefit our school all year long. With any flower order placed at Winfield Flower Shoppe they will make a $2.00 donation to our school.
Mention St. John’s when sending flowers across town or even around the world. Orders are tracked and donation checks are sent directly to the school.
To Place Orders:
www.winfieldflorist.com
Rosary High School, Aurora, IL, is con-ducting a search for a Principal for the 2013-2014 school year. Applicants may send resumes to Rosary High School, c/o Sr. Catherine Mary Cur-rie, 901 N. Edgelawn Dr., Aurora, IL 60506 or email resumes to [email protected].
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Save the date!
St. John the Baptist 2nd Annual Women’s Overnight Retreat
WHEN: January 4, 2013—begins at 4:00 p.m. on Friday January 5, 2013—ends at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday PLACE: Nazareth House, 717 N. Batavia Ave., Batavia, IL FEE: $ 75.00 per person R.S.V.P. 630-682-4400 X 613
Bring your Bible!
Please complete this survey and let us know what your preschool needs are/will be in the 2013 School Year. Please return this
form to the school or parish office as soon as possible for planning purposes. Please indicate which preschool program you would be most interested in:
Half-Day Preschool: 3 Days a Week (AM Session-8 to 10:45 a.m./PM Session-11:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.) Half-Day Preschool: 5 Days a Week (AM or PM Session) Full-Day Preschool: 3 Days a Week (8 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.) Full-Day Preschool: 5 Days a Week (8 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.)
At what age would you enroll your child(ren) for a preschool program? Age 3 Age 4 Age 3 & 4 (my child would attend preschool for two years in a row)
Extended day care is available before (7- 8 a.m.) and after school (2:45 – 5:30 p.m.). Would you utilize this service in conjunc-tion with full-day preschool? Yes, I would use JUST the before school care. Yes, I would use JUST the after school care. Yes, I would use BOTH the before and after school care. No, I would not use the before or after school care.
What other preschool programs are you considering for your child(ren)? Park District Program Public School Program Private Program (i.e. Chesterbrook Academy, KinderCare, etc.) Other Catholic School Program
Please share your name and contact information with us, so that we may send you information about the St. John the Baptist Preschool Program. THANK YOU!
Name______________________________________ Phone Number_______________________________ Address_____________________________________ ___________________________________________
St. John the Baptist Preschool Survey
Entrance Exam Eighth graders seeking admission into Rosary High School must take the Entrance Exam in January. Reg-ister online (http://rosaryhs.com/entrance_exam) or by mail. Please bring the completed Application for Ad-
mission and the Release of Information form and return them to Rosary with the $30 testing fee to Rosary prior to or on the day of the exam. Bring two #2 pencils. No calculators. For additional information, please call Michele Weber Smith, Director of Ad-missions, at (630) 896-0831 x12 or email [email protected].
St John the Baptist School participated in the 18th Annual St. Francis High School Mathematics Contest for Junior High Students coached by Barbara Rosin, our ac-celerated math teacher. This competition does serve as a complement to our accelerated math program and gives our students the opportunity to compete against other local schools. Andrew van Nispen won first place in 8th grade individual competition, Katie Kubik won second place in 8th grade individual competition, and Axel Moreen won 2nd place in 7th grade competition. SJB won 1st place in team competition and 1st place in overall competition. Our team was Anthony Clare, Matt Dupas-quier, Kate England, Katy Granbom, Griffin Kasprak, Ka-tie Koehler, Katie Kubik, Axel Moreen, Andrew van Nis-pen, and Madison Wilkens.
“Benet Academy in Lisle will administer the High School Placement Test (HSPT) on Saturday, January 12, 2013 from 9:00am-12:00pm; 8:30 arrival. Admission priority is given to 8th grade Catholic applicants who test at Benet. The online application and more details can be found on the front page of www.benet.org. ” We encourage your junior high students to take a Catholic high school exam and ultimately attend a Catholic high school. Thank you for your cooperation.
Save the Date!!! Generations of Faith
January 22, 2013 5:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Meet at 5:45 p.m. in Aurora (approx. 35 minutes from St. John’s)
Feed My Starving Children 555 Exchange Court, Aurora, Illinois
Volunteer to help pack food for the less fortunate. Reserve your spot with SJB Religious Education
Telephone 630-682-4400 x613. Space is limited to 60. Blessed are those who are generous,
because they feed the poor. Proverbs 22:9
There will be no Gather the
Children at the 9:30 Mass
on Sunday, December 30,
2012
Youth Ministry At St. John’s
Come join us for faith, fun And friends.
We meet every other week in the church office building.
The next meetings are Sundays, Jan. 15, 29 and Feb. 12
From 6:30-8 p.m. (for High Schoolers) Please come or contact Chris Strong
Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest All boys and girls ages 10 to 14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the 2012 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Champion-ship. The local competition will be held Sunday, January 13, 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at St. John’s Gym.
Registration and warm-up will be between 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Competition will start promptly at 11:30 a.m. Please direct questions to Don Jeschke at 630-231-6019.
7th Grade RE Service Project Once again the 7th graders are making blankets for Alliance for Smiles!
Alliance for Smiles is a San Francisco based non-profit organization with the goal of creating smiles and ultimately changing the lives of poor and needy children in China, Africa, and the Philippines by providing free reconstructive cleft lip and palate surgeries. Alli-ance for Smiles has created smiles for over 4000 children in need over the last seven years. All surgeries are provided at no cost to the families who could never afford treatment. We believe every child deserves a smile!
If you are interested in volunteering, making blankets, or donating, please feel free to contact parishioner and Alliance for Smiles volunteer, Mary Jensen, at [email protected] or visit www.allianceforsmiles.org You can make the difference in a child's life!
~Maureen Brennan, Religious Education Director
fÅtÄÄ V{Ü|áà|tÇ VÉÅÅâÇ|à|xá Anyone interested in joining a small Christian community, please contact Pat Schopp, 630-836-1283.
[tä|Çz fâÜzxÜçR Whether you will be hospitalized for a few days or whether your surgery is same-day surgery, give one of our priests a call PRIOR to your surgery, so that anointing can be given at a time when you are less stressed. Ask one of the priests following Mass, or call the parish office at 630-668-0918, ext. 600, and set a time to come in BEFORE your surgery for anointing.
VxÇàÜtÄ WâÑtzx [ÉáÑ|àtÄ Our priests are always available to make hospital visits. However, you or a family member must notify the St. John’s parish office of the confinement in the hospital. Also, remind the hospital that the name of the patient must be shown on the visitation sheet which is given to the priest when he makes his calls. We want to make sure our parishioners needs and requests are met, so please remember this when entering the hospital.
[ÉÅxuÉâÇw If you, or a parishioner you know, is homebound and wishes to receive communion, please call the parish office at 630-668-0918, Ext. 600, and we will pass your name to the coordinator for Homebound Ministry.
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Employment Ministry: Providing practical and spiritual guidance to men and women in job transition in this global market Phone: (630) 858-5587 Fax: (630) 344-0963 Website: www.stjosephministry.org
fàA i|ÇvxÇà wx ctâÄ fÉv|xàç Want to find some great bargains? Then shop at the St. Vincent de Paul Stores. The nearest one is in down-town West Chicago, at 213 Main Street. There you’ll find a broad selection of carefully selected quality clothing and merchandise offered at unbeatable prices. Moreover, your support will help the St. Vincent de Paul Society minister to our brothers and sisters in need. Thank you for helping us help others.
Vtà{ÉÄ|v \ÇÖâ|Üç XäxÇ|Çzá Anyone interested in becoming Catholic, please call the parish office for information, 630-668-0918, ext. 600.
ctÜ|á{ exz|áàÜtà|ÉÇ New Parishioner Registrations are held in Sebahar Hall (lower level of the Church) generally following the 7:30 & 9:30 a.m. Masses. Upcoming sched-uled dates are as follows: Sunday, January 20, 2013
We look forward to your attendance and to officially welcome you into our parish.
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jxww|Çz \ÇyÉÜÅtà|ÉÇ Getting married? Give us a ring...please contact one of the parish priests as soon as you become engaged and at least six months before the wedding date. Catholics need to be attending church every Sunday.
Xtáç jtç gÉ [xÄÑ bâÜ fv{ÉÉÄ4 Order or renew magazine subscriptions and St. John’s school receives 40% profit! Go to www.QSP.com and enter St. John’s code: 425005654.
Order all your favorite magazines, mu-sic, and books on line—anytime! Ques-tions, call 1-800-678-2673.
TÇÉà{xÜ Xtáç jtç gÉ [xÄÑ bâÜ fv{ÉÉÄ„ VÄ|Ñ UÉå gÉÑá4 Please drop off your clipped Box Tops in the entryway to the parish office. There is always a collection box there. All profits are benefitting programs for St. John the Baptist school. Questions, call Robin Haf-ertepe @ [email protected] Thank you!
i|á|à bâÜ ctÜ|á{ jxuá|àx? www.stjohnwinfield.org for:
Copy of the bulletin Ministries Schedule
_Éáà tÇw YÉâÇw If you lost an item in any of the parish buildings, please check the Lost and Found basket in the entry way to the parish office.
ctÜ|á{ VtÄxÇwtÜ For upcoming St. John the Baptist Parish events and meeting dates please see the on line calendar at: www.stjohnwinfield.org or the monthly calendar on the kiosk of the narthex of the Church.
UâÄÄxà|Ç TÜà|vÄxá Submissions to the bulletin are due by noon on Thursday, 10 days prior to the Sunday on which you wish the article to appear. (Holidays may change due dates for articles because of publish-ing demands). Articles are run no more than twice (no exceptions) in the bulletin. Include the name and phone number of the person submitting the article. Please email as an attachment using Microsoft Word or Publisher, please do not include article in the body of the email. Photo-graphs should be in black and white. Email to: [email protected] and [email protected].
câÄÑ|à TÇÇÉâÇvxÅxÇàá Pulpit announcements are limited and must be submitted with a contact name and phone number, by 9 a.m. on Tuesday prior to the Sunday you wish the announcement made. No additions, deletions or changes without pastor’s acknowledgement.
The parish office has final approval on all bulletin articles and pulpit an-nouncements.
Please do not place items on the kiosk or bulletin boards without prior approval of the parish office.
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If you or someone in your family is sick and would like to be mentioned in the Prayers of the Faithful, please call the parish secretary at 630-668-0918 ext. 600, to add or delete names on the list. Names will automatically be removed, after 1 month, unless renewed.
`táá \ÇàxÇà|ÉÇá The Mass Book for 2013 is open to receive Mass intentions. Please stop by the Parish Office to schedule your intentions.
Youth Ministry For information, contact Chris Strong at [email protected]
2013 Meeting Schedule. All meetings at 6:30p-8p in the Youth Room above the garages at the parish offices:
1/6; 1/20; 2/3; 2/17; 3/3; 3/17; 3/24; 4/7; 4/21; 5/5; 5/19; 6/2; 6/9; 6/23
Please remember to keep
St. John’s in mind when do-ing your Estate Planning.
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Parish Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Phone: 630-668-0918 ~ Fax: 630-668-1074
Email: [email protected] Website: www.stjohnwinfield.org
Mass Schedule Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m., 5 p.m. Vigil Mass for Sunday, Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. - Español
Holy Day of Obligation Vigil 7 p.m., Holy Day 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 7 p.m.
When the Grade School is in Session, instead of the 8:30 a.m. Mass, Mass will be celebrated at 1:40 p.m. - all are invited
Reconciliation Saturday: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Eucharistic Adoration Every Tuesday from 8 a.m. until
7:30 a.m. on Wednesday & First Friday of each month
from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Baptisms 1st Sunday of the Month
First Baptism Rituals starting at the 11:30 a.m. Mass
see further information in Bulletin (Up to Three Baptisms per Service)
Secretaria Hispana Para hablar con la secretaria hispana,
llame al Rosa Benavides, extensión 601 Lunes, Martes, Jueves 8:00 a.m. a 2:00 p.m.
Visit our parish website, www.stjohnwinfield.org for: Copy of the bulletin & Ministries Schedule
Going On Vacation? To find a church and Mass times in the area where you will be vacationing go to www.thecatholicdirectory.com
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