december 30 2012 bulletin

16
“The Solemnity of the Theotokos, Mary the Mother of God!” Most of the mysteries of our faith we take for granted and be- lieve because of the faith that has been handed down to us. We are all accustomed to saying that “Mary is the Mother of God”. Little would we ever suspect that in the early church there were a lot of problems in thinking through our faith that needed to be worked out and the Blessed Virgin Mary was the key to resolving a dilemma. In the 4th and 5th centuries debates about the nature of Christ raged in the Church. The debate was about the relation- ship of Christ’s divine and human natures. At the center of this debate was a title of Mary. Since at least the 3rd century, Chris- tians had referred to Mary as Theotokos, meaning “God- bearer.” The first documented usage of the term is in the writ- ings of Origen of Alexandria in AD 230 related to Theotokos; Mary was called the Mother of God. Referring to Mary this way was popular in Christian piety, but the patriarch of Constantinople from 428-431, Nestorius, objected. He suggested that Mary was only the mother of Jesus’ human nature, but not his divine nature. Nestorius’ ideas (or at least how others perceived his arguments) were con- demned at the Council of Ephesus in AD 431, and again at the Council of Chalcedon in AD 451. The Church decided that Christ was fully God and fully human, and these natures were united in one person, Jesus Christ. Thus Mary could be called “Mother of God” since she gave birth to Jesus who was fully divine as well as human. Since this time, Mary has been honored as the “Mother of God” by Catholics, Orthodox, and many Protestants. The Solemnity of Mary Mother of God falls exactly one week after Christmas, the end of the oc- tave of Christmas. It is fitting to honor Mary as Mother of Jesus, following the birth of Christ. When Catholics celebrate the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God we are not only honoring Mary, who was chosen among all women throughout history to bear God incarnate, but we are also honor- ing our Lord, who is fully God and fully human. Calling Mary “Mother of God” is the highest honor we can give Mary. Just as Christmas honors Jesus as the “Prince of Peace,” the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God honors Mary as the “Queen of Peace.” This solemnity, falling on New Year’s Day, is also designated the World Day of Peace. The origins of a feast celebrating Mary’s Divine Maternity are obscure, but there is some evidence of ancient feasts commemorating Mary’s role as Theotokos. Around 500 AD the Eastern Church celebrated a “Day of the Theotokos” either before or after Christmas. This celebration eventually evolved into a Marian feast on December 26th in the Byzantine calendar and January 16th in the Coptic calendar. In the West, Christmas has generally been celebrated with an octave, an eight day extension of the feast. The Gregorian and Roman calendars of the 7th century mark the Christmas octave day with a strong Marian emphasis. However, eventually in the West, the eighth day of the octave of Christmas was celebrated as the Feast of the Circumcision of Jesus. The push for an official feast day celebrating Mary’s divine ma- ternity started in Portugal, and in 1751 Pope Benedict XIV allowed Portugal’s churches to celebrate Mary’s Divine Maternity on the first Sunday in May. The feast was eventually extended to other coun- tries, and by 1914 was being celebrated on October 11. The feast of Mary’s Divine Maternity became a universal feast in 1931. Following Vatican II, Pope Paul VI decided to change the feast of Jesus’ Circumcision to the So- lemnity of Mary Mother of God to reclaim the ancient Western Marian emphasis at the end of the Octave of Christmas. Celebrating Mary’s Divine Maternity during the Christmas octave makes complete sense in that the celebration is connected closely to Christ’s birth. The purpose of the celebration is to honor the role of Mary in the mystery of salvation and at the same time to sing the praises of the unique dignity thus coming to “the Holy Mother…through whom we have been given the gift of the Author of life.”

Upload: stjohnwinfield

Post on 28-Apr-2015

328 views

Category:

Documents


2 download

TRANSCRIPT

Page 1: December 30 2012 Bulletin

“The Solemnity of the Theotokos, Mary the Mother of God!”

Most of the mysteries of our faith we take for granted and be-lieve because of the faith that has been handed down to us. We are all accustomed to saying that “Mary is the Mother of God”. Little would we ever suspect that in the early church there were a lot of problems in thinking through our faith that needed to be worked out and the Blessed Virgin Mary was the key to resolving a dilemma.

In the 4th and 5th centuries debates about the nature of Christ raged in the Church. The debate was about the relation-ship of Christ’s divine and human natures. At the center of this debate was a title of Mary. Since at least the 3rd century, Chris-tians had referred to Mary as Theotokos, meaning “God-bearer.” The first documented usage of the term is in the writ-ings of Origen of Alexandria in AD 230 related to Theotokos; Mary was called the Mother of God.

Referring to Mary this way was popular in Christian piety, but the patriarch of Constantinople from 428-431, Nestorius, objected. He suggested that Mary was only the mother of Jesus’ human nature, but not his divine nature. Nestorius’ ideas (or at least how others perceived his arguments) were con-demned at the Council of Ephesus in AD 431, and again at the Council of Chalcedon in AD 451. The Church decided that Christ was fully God and fully human, and these natures were united in one person, Jesus Christ. Thus Mary could be called “Mother of God” since she gave birth to Jesus who was fully divine as well as human. Since this time, Mary has been honored as the “Mother of God” by Catholics, Orthodox, and many Protestants.

The Solemnity of Mary Mother of God falls exactly one week after Christmas, the end of the oc-tave of Christmas. It is fitting to honor Mary as Mother of Jesus, following the birth of Christ. When Catholics celebrate the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God we are not only honoring Mary, who was chosen among all women throughout history to bear God incarnate, but we are also honor-ing our Lord, who is fully God and fully human. Calling Mary “Mother of God” is the highest honor we can give Mary. Just as Christmas honors Jesus as the “Prince of Peace,” the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God honors Mary as the “Queen of Peace.” This solemnity, falling on New Year’s Day, is also designated the World Day of Peace.

The origins of a feast celebrating Mary’s Divine Maternity are obscure, but there is some evidence of ancient feasts commemorating Mary’s role as Theotokos. Around 500 AD the Eastern Church celebrated a “Day of the Theotokos” either before or after Christmas. This celebration eventually evolved into a Marian feast on December 26th in the Byzantine calendar and January 16th in the Coptic calendar. In the West, Christmas has generally been celebrated with an octave, an eight day extension of the feast. The Gregorian and Roman calendars of the 7th century mark the Christmas octave day with a strong Marian emphasis. However, eventually in the West, the eighth day of the octave of Christmas was celebrated as the Feast of the Circumcision of Jesus. The push for an official feast day celebrating Mary’s divine ma-ternity started in Portugal, and in 1751 Pope Benedict XIV allowed Portugal’s churches to celebrate Mary’s Divine Maternity on the first Sunday in May. The feast was eventually extended to other coun-tries, and by 1914 was being celebrated on October 11. The feast of Mary’s Divine Maternity became a universal feast in 1931.

Following Vatican II, Pope Paul VI decided to change the feast of Jesus’ Circumcision to the So-lemnity of Mary Mother of God to reclaim the ancient Western Marian emphasis at the end of the Octave of Christmas. Celebrating Mary’s Divine Maternity during the Christmas octave makes complete sense in that the celebration is connected closely to Christ’s birth. The purpose of the celebration is to honor the role of Mary in the mystery of salvation and at the same time to sing the praises of the unique dignity thus coming to “the Holy Mother…through whom we have been given the gift of the Author of life.”

Page 2: December 30 2012 Bulletin

"La solemnidad de la Theotokos, María, la Madre de Dios!"

La mayor parte de los misterios de nuestra fe que damos por sentado y creemos por la fe que ha sido transmitida a nosotros. Todos estamos acos-tumbrados a decir que "María es la Madre de Dios". Poco habría que jamás sospechamos que en la Iglesia primitiva había un montón de problemas en el pensamiento a través de nuestra fe que se necesita para ser resueltos y la Santísima Virgen María fue la clave para resolver un dilema.

En los debates de los siglos cuarto y quinto sobre la naturaleza de Cris-to hizo estragos en la Iglesia. El debate fue sobre la relación de las natura-lezas divina y humana de Cristo. En el centro de este debate fue el título de María. Por lo menos desde el siglo tercero, los cristianos se había refe-rido a María como Theotokos, que significa "Portadora de Dios". El primer uso documentado del término es en los escritos de Orígen de Alejandría en AD 230 en cuanto a la Theotokos, María fue llamada la Madre de Dios.

Refiriéndose a María esta manera era popular en la piedad cristiana, pero objetó el patriarca de Constantinopla, 428 a 431, Nestorio. Sugirió

que María era sólo la madre de la naturaleza humana de Jesús, pero no su naturaleza divina. Ideas Nesto-rius (o al menos cómo otros perciben sus argumentos) fueron condenados en el Concilio de Éfeso en el año 431, y de nuevo en el Concilio de Calcedonia en el año 451. La Iglesia decidió que Cristo era completa-mente Dios y completamente humano, y estas naturalezas estaban unidas en una sola persona, Jesu-cristo. Así, María podía ser llamada "Madre de Dios", ya que ella dio a luz a Jesús, que era totalmente divino y humano. Desde ese momento, María ha sido honrada como la "Madre de Dios" por los católicos, ortodoxos y protestantes muchos.

La Solemnidad de Santa María Madre de Dios cae exactamente una semana después de Navidad, el fi-nal de la octava de Navidad. Es apropiado para honrar a María como Madre de Jesús, después de la Na-vidad de Cristo. Cuando los Católicos celebramos la Solemnidad de Santa María Madre de Dios, no sólo están honrando a María, que fue elegida entre todas las mujeres en toda la historia de soportar Dios en-carnado, pero también estamos honrando a nuestro Señor, que es plenamente Dios y plenamente huma-na. Llamar a María "Madre de Dios" es el más alto honor que podemos dar a María. Al igual que la Navi-dad honra a Jesús como el "Príncipe de Paz", la solemnidad de Santa María Madre de Dios honra a María como la "Reina de la Paz". Esta solemnidad, que cae el día de Año Nuevo, también se señala la Jornada Mundial de la Paz.

Los orígenes de la fiesta de celebración de la Maternidad Divina de María son oscuros, pero hay cierta evidencia de antiguas fiestas que conmemoran el papel de María como Theotokos. Alrededor del año 500 AD, la Iglesia oriental celebra el "Día de la Theotokos", ya sea antes o después de Navidad. Esta celebra-ción se desarrolló eventual en una fiesta Mariana el 26 de diciembre en el calendario Bizantino y 16 de enero en el calendario Copto. En Occidente, la Navidad ha sido celebrada por lo general con una octava, una extensión de ocho días de la fiesta. Los gregorianos y romanos calendarios del siglo séptimo motivo del día de Navidad octava con un fuerte énfasis Marian. Sin embargo, con el tiempo, en Occidente, el oc-tavo día de la octava de Navidad se celebra como la fiesta de la Circuncisión de Jesús. El impulso para un día de fiesta oficial celebra la Maternidad Divina de María se inició en Portugal, y en 1751 el Papa Be-nedicto XIV permitió iglesias de Portugal para celebrar la Maternidad Divina de María, el primer domingo de mayo. La fiesta se extendió eventualmente a otros países, y en 1914 se celebraba 11 de octubre. La fiesta de la Maternidad Divina de María se convirtió en una fiesta universal en 1931.

Después del Vaticano II, el Papa Pablo VI decidió cambiar la fiesta de la Circuncisión de Jesús de la So-lemnidad de Santa María Madre de Dios para recuperar el antiguo Oeste énfasis Mariana al final de la octava de la Navidad. Celebrando la Maternidad Divina de María durante la octava de Navidad tiene mucho sentido en que la celebración está estrechamente relacionada con el nacimiento de Cristo. El objetivo de la celebración es en honor al papel de María en el misterio de la salvación y al mismo tiempo para cantar las alabanzas de la dignidad única llegando así a "la Santa Madre ... a través de los cuales se nos ha dado el don del Autor de la Vida ".

Page 3: December 30 2012 Bulletin

C A T H O L I C C H U R C H 0S 233 Church Street. • Winfield, IL 60190 Office 630-668-0918 Fax 630-682-4400

Web www.stjohnwinfield.org E-mail [email protected]

Founded 1867 à{x UtÑà|áà fàA ]É{Ç

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 December 31 & January 1

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

January First Friday Holy Hour

First Friday Rosary Please join the Knights of Columbus and the Adoration and Pro Life groups in the recitation of the Rosary on Friday, January 4, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel/Church. Everyone is welcome to join in this most wonderful devotion to our Blessed Mother. As our Lady requested in her appearance at Fatima, Portu-gal, pray the Rosary and join her in lifting our hearts and minds in prayer.

Let us take just a few minutes to join our fellow pa-rishioners in prayerful thanksgiving for all the gifts and blessings we have received. Our Rosary is usu-ally followed by Benediction.

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

Confession Schedule Horario de Confesiones

The schedule for the priests hearing Confessions is:

El horario para los Sacerdotes para los Confesiones:

Saturdays January 5, 2013 3:30 p.m.: Fr. Thomas Theneth, CMI January 12, 2013 3:30 p.m.: Fr. Tom Cargo January 19, 2013 3:30 p.m.: Fr. Tom Cargo

Welcome to Our Newly Baptized

Sunday, November 18, 2012

Joshua Patrick Czajka

Son of Christina and Ryan Czajka

Bulletin Advertiser of the Week Paula Schatz, Realty Executives

Please support those who help us finance our Bulletin through their weekly advertisements!

Page 4: December 30 2012 Bulletin

Scripture Readings for this Week

Monday 1 Jn 2:18-21 Ps 96:1-2, 11-13

Jn 1:1-18

Tuesday Nm 6:22-27 Ps 67:2-3,5-6,8

Gal 4:4-7 Lk 2:16-21

Wednesday 1 Jn 2:22-28 Ps 98:1-4

Jn 1:19-28

Thursday 1 Jn 2:29-3:6 Ps 98 1-3,6

Jn 1:29-34

Friday 1 Jn 3:7-10 Ps 98:1,7-9

Jn 1:35-42

Saturday 1 Jn 3:11-21 Ps 100:1-5

Jn 1:43-51

Sunday Is 60:1-6 Ps 72:2,7-8, 10-13 Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6 Mt 2:1-12

Mass Schedule and Intentions for the Week Requested By: 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 and Family Cathy Johnston Rowland Morken St. John the Baptist Irene M. Delestowicz St. John the Baptist Dick Schopp Larry and 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 Babcok

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

Monday, December 31, 2012-Vigil 7:30 a.m. Donald M. Weber Dan Conley 5:00 p.m. Mass for the Parishioners 5:00 p.m. (Spanish) Father Joseph Stalzer St. John the Baptist

Tuesday, January 1, 2013-The Octave Day of the Nativity of the Lord: Mary, The Holy Mother of God 7:30 a.m. Deacon Don Mathieu St. John the Baptist Parish

9:30 a.m. Father Edward Rowland St. John the Baptist Parish

Wednesday, January 2, 2013 7:30 a.m. Joseph and Ethel Bialek The Bialek Family

Thursday, January 3, 2013 7:30 a.m. Susan Kawka-Sucharski Rose and Joseph H. Szczepaniak

Friday, January 4, 2013 7:30 a.m. Our Parish, All Souls

Saturday, January 5, 2013 8:30 a.m. CCW, Living and Deceased Members CCW

5:00 p.m. The Cosgrove and Miller Families Colette Miller Gene Connors Carol Connors Joseph Lambert Rose Marie Lambert Laurita Mattson Rose Marie Lambert William P. Lyne The Winnie Lyne Family Loretta Yourek Jim and Nancy Carlson Sunday, January 6, 2013-The Epiphany of the Lord 7:30 a.m. Joseph and Ethel Bialek John and Mary Karwoski 9:30 a.m. Toni Lawrentz Claire Carline

11:30 a.m. Rol Morken Jean Mailloux 1:30 p.m. Mass for the Parishioners

UâÄÄxà|Ç U|àá The ultimate aim of Saint Paul’s Letter to the Colossians is to teach the community how to deepen its relationship with Christ Jesus. His list of virtues summarizes the ideals of communal stewardship: compas-sion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. For Paul, practicing these virtues opens our hearts to Christ as individuals and as a wor-shipping community. This is how the Christian community ought to live. This is how its members should be-have in their dealings with others, particularly with fellow believers. As we approach the new year, how might we embrace one of these vir-tues more fully in order to deepen our relationship with Jesus?

jÉÜÄwã|wx `tÜÜ|tzx XÇvÉâÇàxÜ Today St. John reminds us that we are beloved children of God who are called to believe in the name of Jesus and to love one another just as He commanded. Do we show this love in our marriage relation-ship with our spouse? Attend the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend on February 8-10, 2013. Contact Tim and Pat Doyle, 630-577-0778. For more information, visit our website at: wwmejoliet.org

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

Page 5: December 30 2012 Bulletin

Please Pray For: The Sick; All Those in Nursing Homes, and:

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

Avice Atkinson 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

~Events This Week~

All parish offices closed will be closed for the New Year’s Holiday on . . . Monday, December 31, 2012 and Tuesday, January 1, 2013. Happy New Year!

Do you have questions about your faith? Or

Do you want to tell someone about your faith?

Let’s get together and have a talk and share the faith in

a comfortable environment. These are free sessions, please e-

mail to schedule. Chris Strong –

[email protected]

CATHOLICS FOR LIFE

"May the dignity of man according to the Creator's plan be spread." (Blessed Pope John Paul II)

Excerpt from POPE'S MESSAGE FOR 46TH WORLD DAY OF PEACE, January 1, 2013

"Jesus Beatitude Tells Us That Peace is both a Messianic Gift and the Fruit of Human Effort" "Peacemakers are those who love, defend and promote life in its fullness

"4. The path to the attainment of the common good and to peace is above all that of respect for human life in all its many aspects, beginning with its conception, through its development and up to its natural end. True peacemakers, then, are those who love, defend and promote human life in all its dimensions, personal, communitarian and tran-scendent. Life in its fullness is the height of peace. Anyone who loves peace cannot tolerate attacks and crimes against life.

"Those who insufficiently value human life and, in conse-quence, support among other things the liberalization of abortion, perhaps do not realize that in this way they are proposing the pursuit of a false peace. The flight from re-sponsibility, which degrades human persons, and even more so the killing of a defenseless and innocent being, will never be able to produce happiness or peace. Indeed how could one claim to bring about peace, the integral development of peoples or even the protection of the envi-ronment without defending the life of those who are weak-est, beginning with the unborn. Every offence against life, especially at its beginning, inevitably causes irreparable damage to development, peace and the environment. Nei-ther is it just to introduce surreptitiously into legislation false rights or freedoms which, on the basis of a reductive and relativistic view of human beings and the clever use of ambiguous expressions aimed at promoting a supposed right to abortion and euthanasia, pose a threat to the fun-damental right to life."

Page 6: December 30 2012 Bulletin

Sacrificial Giving We are ever grateful for your loving gen-erosity and sharing in the Ministries of Serving the Lord here at St. John the Bap-tist.

Parish Collections

Week of December 16, 2012: $29,937.95

“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 Chris-

tian Service to us as we salute:

Mary Rosinski

For her countless hours of dedication and generosity to Saint John the Baptist Church and School and Community!

End of Year Contributions As a reminder to our parishioners, all contributions to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church must be re-ceived at the parish office or be postmarked by De-cember 31 in order for those contributions to be cred-ited to you on your 2012 parish contribution state-ment.

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 re-ceived January 1 or later will be posted to 2013. If you have any questions or concerns, please con-tact me at 630-668-0918, x603.

Thank your for your understanding and support of St. Johns. ~Aaron Simpson, Business Manager

Page 7: December 30 2012 Bulletin

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 Thursday, 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 signing up thru the provided registration sheet (available on the fly-ers). 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 at-tends this Life Line Screening event. The Stroke, Vascular & Heart Rhythm Package includes four screenings: carotid artery, abdominal aortic aneurysm, peripheral arterial dis-ease 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 designated 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!

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 Dou-ble Tree Suites in Downers Grove.

Grief and Healing presented by Amy Florian – Feb. 28 Come listen to the world famous voice on grief.

Page 8: December 30 2012 Bulletin

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 narthex 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.

[email protected]

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

Joe McLoud $400.00 Kelly Stulgate $200.00 Michelle Leo $100.00 John Vargas $ 25.00 Ken Moreen $ 25.00 Ruben Capinpin $ 25.00 Carolyn Fitzgerald $ 25.00 Gary Marcheschi $ 25.00 Rocco Sarli $ 25.00 Ruben Capinpin $ 25.00 Rocco Sarli $ 50.00

Football Mania The Winners for Week 15 of the 2012

Football Mania Sweepstakes

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

The Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools were deeply saddened to learn of the school shooting in Connecticut last week. In prayer, we con-tinue to draw near to the families, friends and

the school community of Sandy Hook Elementary School as they face this tragedy. These events have affected all of us, including our school parents and students. "Parents entrust us with the care and well being of their children in our schools. It is a re-sponsibility we take very seriously. Great care is taken at every school to ensure the safety of every student," said Rev. John Belmonte, S.J., Ph.D., Superintendent of Catholic Schools. What follows are facts and resources regarding school safety in the Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools. Student safety is a top priority in Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools. The safety actions that we have in place every day include: Limited access to our buildings. School doors are locked at all times. Entry for visitors is designated through a main entrance and continuously monitored. Procedures requiring visitors to check-in at the main office. Regularly scheduled safety planning. Each school con-ducts regular safety meetings with faculty member teams.

The Diocese of Joliet educates 22,000 students in 48 ele-mentary and 7 high schools in a five county region west of Chicago. For more information visit our website at: www.weteachmore.com. For additional questions, please contact the Catholic Schools Office in the Diocese of Joliet, 815.838.2181.

Page 9: December 30 2012 Bulletin

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

At [email protected]

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.

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

Children’s Stewardship Corner

Here are just a few of the “offerings” to God from the youths of St. John’s.

Adam, Katherine, Molly, Tom, Bailey, Keira, Emily, Jo-seph, Courtney, Norby, Alyssa and Zachary all donated

money this week. Bailey helped a friend with her fears at gymnastics. Tom helped support his sister at her game. Molly prayed. Katherine helped clean the house. Adam split logs.

Some of the talent of St. John’s youths are: Singing, dancing and soccer.

Gifts from the youth's envelopes for December 16, 2012 was $10.25.

Children’s Stewardship Corner

Here are just a few of the “offerings” to God from the youths of St. John’s.

Norby, Courtney, Emily, Matt, Max, Katie, Adam, Kailey, Jo-seph, Victoria, Christopher, Melissa, Katherine, Bailey, Molly,

Alyssa and Zachary all donated money this week. Melissa washed the dishes. Christopher donated food and clothes to a food bank. Katherine helped clean the house. Joseph took the garbage out and cleaned his room. Kailey wrapped gifts for family and donated food to the

needy. Bailey cleaned the house with her mom. Molly prayed.

Some of the talent of St. John’s youths are: Basketball, piano, singing, dancing, studying and soccer

Gifts from the youth's envelopes for December 9, 2012 was $22.33.

Page 10: December 30 2012 Bulletin

For: The Edward Kawka Family The George Szczepaniak Family Susan Sucharski From: Mrs. Virginia Kawka

For: William P. Lyne From: Winnie Lyne and Family For: The William Steward Family The Boylan Family Madeline Troglia Katherine Sampson From: Mrs. Madelyn Brotnow From: Mr. and Mrs. Mark Cisilino For: Elsie Schramer From: Mr. Schramer For: Evelyn and Stanley Zawislak The Kirks From: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kirk From: Mr. and Mrs. Craig Martin For: Hank Calay Helen Wyczawski Edward Wyczawski From: Mrs. Geraldine Calay For: Adeline Ptasek From: Mr. and Mrs. Steve Luchtenburg For: The Dancheck Family The Bellinger Family The Zabinski Family The Luchtenburg Family From: Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dancheck From: Mr. and Mrs. William Allen For: Arfreda Wolski Gene and Cullen Connors From: Mrs. Carol Connors For: John and Kathleen Dooley Carol and Bob Ross Paul Vincent From: Mr. and Mrs. William L’Hotta

For: Jim Hamlin From: Ginny Hamlin For: Katie, Anna and John Healy Francis “Pete” McGee Michelle Stevens From: Mrs. Goldena McGee For: The Lundquist and Dowd and LeBreux Families From: Ms. Linda LeBreux For: Toni Lawrentz From: Ronald Lawrentz For: Harriet Krope Frank Krope Martha Comer Lenoad Want From: Mrs. Carol Hostetler-Zentz For: The Ashton Family The Marziani Family From: Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Marziani From: Ms. Janet Brooker For: Ruben and Margaret Noceda Sam Rebello Dan Zobrist Joe and Stephanie Madura From: Mr. and Mrs. Michael Cabrera For: The Gift of Children Kathleen Ferguson and Kevin Ferguson From: Mr. and Mrs. John Sabala For: Thomas Notley David Samide From: Ms. Carol Notley For: The Bacich/Picovich Families The Biancalana Families Torello Betti From: Mr. and Mrs. Peter Biancalana

For: Patricia A. Kadolph Robert and Illa Venard From: Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kadolph From: Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ohins For: Don Szarzynski From: Mrs. Rita Szarzynski For: Patricia Zacny From: Ms. Carolyn Fitzgerald From: Ms. Mary Johnson For: The Pomorski and Toboja Families From: Mr. John Toboja For: Frank and Margaret Crocini John and Martha Busch From: Mr. and Mrs. Russell Busch For: Winifred Clark Genevieve Gunn From: Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Christoffer From: Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Halleckson From: Mrs. Shirley Stachniak From: Mr. and Mrs. Steven Borter For: Robert Spatz Larry J. Spatz From: Mrs. Grace Spatz For: John Glenn From: Peggy Glenn For: The Deceased Members of the Van Nispen Family From: Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Van Nispen

Christmas Flowers In Memory of Loved Ones

“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.

Marmion Academy Hosts Entrance Exam Marmion Academy High School is hosting its second Entrance Exam for 8th grade boys on Saturday, January 12th, 2013 be-ginning at 9:00 AM. In order to register for the exam, an ap-plication for admission must be filed prior to or on the day of the exam. To file an application or receive more information on Marmion Academy please visit www.marmion.org or con-tact the Office of Admissions at (630) 897-6936 Ext. 227.

Page 11: December 30 2012 Bulletin

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!

Page 12: December 30 2012 Bulletin

Monthly Parish Calendar of Events – January, 2013

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

LEGEND: B-Board Room C-Church CH-Chapel L-Library M-Mezzanine DNR- Parish Of-fice Dining Rm. R-Residence SE-Sebahar SO-Sodonna SCH-School Hall YMC-Youth

December 31

ALL PARISH OFFICES CLOSED

New Year’s Eve

7:30a Mass-CH 5p Vigil Mass-C 5p Vigil Mass- Español-CH

January 1

ALL PARISH OFFICES CLOSED

New Year’s Day

7:30a-Chapel 9:30a-Church

January 2

No RE Classes

No School

7p-Grief Ministry-DNR

January 3

No School

January 4 7p-“First Friday” Holy Hour-CH 7:45p-KofC Ro-sary-CH

No School

9:30a-Bible Study-SE

4p-Women’s Re-treat-Off Campus

January 5

No RE Classes 3p-Women’s Retreat Ends

January 6 7:30a-Boy Scout Cmte Mtg.-SCH 9:30 a-Preschool class resumes 11:30a-Baptisms 6p-GALA Mtg.-DNR

January 7 School Resumes 6p-Sct Den 8 Mtg.-SO 6:30p-Bear Scout Mtg.-YMC 7p-Boy Sct Troop Mtg.-SCH

January 8

7a-Rosary for Life-CH 8a-24hr Eucharist 1:40p-SCH Mass 7p-Sist/Faith-SCH Mezz 6:30pm-Adult Ed Mg.-DNR 7pm-School Board Mtg.-B 7pm-Worship Commission-YMC

January 9

4-8pm-RE/6th grade

7pm-Grief Ministry-DNR

January 10 8am-5pm-Life Line Screen-ing-SE 6-7pm-Cub/Wolf Scout-SO 7p-Cub Scout Pack 575 Cmte Mtg.-SO 7pm-WSO Mtg.-SCH

January 11 9:30am-Bible Study-SE

January 12

9a-RE classes- 9:30a-SVDP Mtg.-SO 5p Mass-7th Grade Presen-tation Beati-tudes-C 5p-GALA tick-ets sold after Mass

January 13 9:30am-Preschool class-SE 11a-K of C An-nual Free Throw Contest-Gym 1:30p-Daisy Mtg.-SCH After all Masses GALA tickets sold

January 14 7p-KofC Reg. Mtg.-SE

7p-Boy Scout Troop 575 Mtg-SCH

January 15 7a-Rosary for Life-CH 8a-24hr Eucharistic Adoration-CH 1:40p-School Mass-C 2:45p-SJB School Choir Rehearsal-SCH 7p-Finance Commt Mtg-DNR

January 16

NO RE-Catechist Insti-tute at St. Petronille, Glen Ellyn

January 17

2:45p-Girl Scts-SO

6p-Wolf Scouts-SO

7p-St. John’s University-Book of Isaiah-Chris Strong-SE

January 18

9:30a-Bible Study-SE

January 19

No RE-Catechist In-stitute at St. Petronille, Glen Ellyn 5p-GALA tick-ets sold after Mass

January 20 After 7:30 & 9:30a Masses-New Parish-ioner Sign-Up/Donuts-SE 9:30a-Preschool-SE

January 21 No School-Martin Luther King Day 6p-Wolf Den 8-SO 6:30p-Bear Scts-YMC 7p-KofC Reg. Mtg-SE

January 22 7a-Rosary for Life-CH 8a-24hr Eucharistic Adoration-CH 1:40p-School Mass 2:45p-SJB Sch.Choir Reh.-SCH 5p-Generations of Faith-Feed My Starving Children 7p-Boy Sct-PLC-SCH

January 23

4p, 5:45p, 6:30-RE Classes, 7th & 8th grade

January 24

6p-Wolf Sct.-SO 7p-St. John’s University-Grace, Addic-tion & Mental Health-Chris Strong-SE

January 25 9:30a-Bible Study-SE

January 26 9a-RE Classes 9a-10a-Market Day Pick-Up-SCH 9:30a-SVDPMtg. -SO 5p Mass-8th Grade Presenta-tion of Creed Catholic Education Week begins with 5p Mass

January 27

9:30a-Preschool Class-SE

1:30p-Daisy Troop Mtg.-SCH

January 28

9a-Generations of Faith Mtg.-Mezzanine 7p-KofC Reg. Mtg.-DuPage Convalsc. Center 7p-Boy Scout Troop Mtg.-SCH

January 29

7a-Rosary for Life-CH 8a-24hr Eucharis-tic Adoration-CH 8a-CCW Board Mtg-SE 1:40p-School Mass

January 30

4p, 5:45p, 6:30p-RE Classes, 6th Grade

January 31

7p-St. John’s University-Saints & Icons-Chris Strong-SE

February 1 7p-”First Fri-day” Holy Hour-CH 7:45p-KofC Ro-sary-CH 9:30a-Bible Study-SE 4:30p-Spaghetti Dinner-SCH

February 2 9a-RE Classes 10a-First Recon-ciliation-C 8-9:30a-SVDP Mkt Day-SO 7:30a-CCW 1st Sat Mass/Gen Mtg. & Brkfst 7p-Tabitha Night-SE 2p-Cub Scouts-Blue & Gold-SCH

Page 13: December 30 2012 Bulletin

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.

fàA ]ÉáxÑ{ à{x jÉÜ~xÜ

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, December 16, 2012 We look forward to your attendance and to officially welcome you into our parish.

UtÑà|áÅ cÜxÑtÜtà|ÉÇ \ÇáàÜâvà|ÉÇá Baptism Preparation Classes can be scheduled before your baby is born, but newborns are welcome too! It is sug-gested that parents and godparents attend class several months in advance. Godparents are to be practicing Catho-lics and are required to attend the Bap-tism preparation class. To make an ap-pointment for a monthly class, please call the parish office:630-668-0918, Ext. 600.

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.

cÜtçxÜá Éy à{x Yt|à{yâÄ

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 are 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

Page 14: December 30 2012 Bulletin

fàA ]É{Ç à{x UtÑà|áà Vtà{ÉÄ|v V{âÜv{

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

Page 15: December 30 2012 Bulletin

Brach’s Service Center

27W555 Highlake Road

Winfield, IL 60190

“Service is our Business”

Tune up • Repairs • Towing

(630) 665-1070

BRIAN GARVIN, SFR, BROKER

623 Naperville Rd., WheatonOffice (630) 752-2900 V.M. (630) 928-7635Cell (630) 217-1270 Fax (630) [email protected]

RESIDENTIALBROKERAGE

000339 St John the Baptist Church (B)

Paula SchatzParishioner

SRES, Platinum Club

“Open the Door to your Dream”

“Faith can move

mountains and homes”

Wheaton, IL 60187

Office: (630) 668-1199

Direct: (630) 876-1484

www.paulaschatz.com

Premiere

BORTER HEATING ✦✦ COOLING

(630) 668-5885

24 HOUR SERVICE

www.jspaluch.com For Ads: J.S. Paluch Co., Inc. 1-800-566-6170

BusinessSlow?

Advertise In This Bulletin!Businesses that advertised

throughout a recession...grew 256%more than the businesses

that chose not to advertise.—MCGRAW HILL LABORATORY OF ADVERTISING PERFORMANCE

Call 1-800-621-5197 ex 2704 today for a FREE ad design.

West Suburban

Travelers Limousine

Serving the Area Since 1966

Call To Reserve: (630) 668-9600

• Sun. to Fri. 8 AM - 9 PM Sat. 8 AM-8 PM

Thank you for advertising inour church bulletin.

I am patronizing your businessbecause of it!

Please Cut Out This “Thank You Ad”and Present It The Next Time YouPatronize One of Our Advertisers

ConsiderRememberingYour Parish in

Your Will.For further information,

please call the Parish Office.

GENERAL DENTISTRY

• DANIEL M. FIDANZE D.D.S

• GLENN M. GARA D.D.S.Cosmetic – Root Canal – Crowns

0 So. 200 Winfield Rd., Winfield, IL

630-690-1155

www.winfieldfamilydentistry.com

Patrick Adams

Aveda Concept Salon

630-260-1898457 Pleasant Hill Rd.,Wheaton

patrickadamssalon.com

221 Town Square630-260-9001Breakfast & Lunch

6 AM to 3 PM Daily

EEgggg’’ LLeeccttiicc

10% OFFwith this coupon

Page 16: December 30 2012 Bulletin

Dave Deutsch PlumbingResidential Service & Remodeling

No Job Too Big or Small

Lic. 058138249 (630) 293-3789

www.WeKnowTickets.comSports • Concerts • Theater

[email protected] carry Blackhawks, Bulls, Bears, Cubs and more!

Enter code: winfield at checkout for 10% off your tickets!

“Your patronage is appreciated since 1918”

111 E. Illinois St., WheatonLic# 1741928

630.668.6273

DON BRACH

CARPENTRY & MORE

—630.750.0075

Roger FoxRESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE Broker, GRI, CRS, SRES, SFR, e-Pro

www.RogerFox.net (630) 877-7777

Your Winfield Area Realtor

Home Companion Care, Assistance with

Personal Hygiene,Transportation and

Meal Preparation,

Sitting Services, Light Housekeeping,

Skilled Medical Homecare

630-260-5300CALL 24 HOURS A DAY - 7 DAYS A WEEK

402 E. Roosevelt Road in Wheaton

www.brightstarhealthcare.com

Locally Owned & Operated

Healthcare©

000339 St John the Baptist Church (A)

HULTGREN FUNERAL HOMEA Family Dedicated To Serve

304 N. Main St., Wheaton 630-668-0027

www.hultgrenfh.comKENNETH ALLEN COMPANY

CONSTRUCTION REPAIRS DUE TO:

FIRE, SMOKE, ICE, WIND, HAIL & WATER

ALSO: REMODELING - ADDITIONS

KENNETH A. SCHATZ - V.P. - PARISHIONER

630-627-3510

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF SERVICE

630-665-3300* WE CATER ALL EVENTS *

Free Sheet CakeParty 40 or More - With Ad

WILLIAMS-KAMPP WILLIAMS-WOODWARD

FUNERAL HOME

430 E. Roosevelt Rd. 820 Pine St. (Rt. 59)

Wheaton • (630) 668-0016 West Chicago • (630) 231-1300

The Williams Family - Owners and Directorswww.jspaluch.com For Ads: J.S. Paluch Co., Inc. 1-800-566-6170

PRIVILEGELAS ISLITASMARISCOS

540 W. MAIN ST.WEST CHICAGO, IL 60185

630-562-7270

Medical & Non-medical In HomeAssistance, Companionship, PersonalHygiene Assistance, Housekeeping,Meal Preparation and Transportation

630-681-1967CALL 24 HOURS A DAY –

7 DAYS A WEEK

27W480 Jewel Rd. Suite 2EWinfield, IL 60190

www.symmetryseniorcare.comPrivately Owned & Operatedby a St. John’s parishioner

Laser WeldingMicro Welding

Carol Stream 630-871-1296

John Kotvan

John’s BuffetKITCHEN OPEN NOON ON SUNDAY!

Winfield & Jewell Rds • Winfield, IL 752-2000

Flip FlopsTiki Bar & Grill1022 Fountain View DriveCarol Stream, IL 60188(630) 668-FLOP 3567Fax: (630) 668-6400

• Open for Lunch & Dinner• Family Restaurant - Offers A Children’s Menu• Parties/Groups Welcome• Owned By Fellow Parishioners“Your Oasis From the Daily Grind”

Bring in this ad andreceive 10% off of your bill.

www.flipflopstikibar.com

James Lehnert, DDS

GENERAL DENTISTRY

Cosmetics Dentistry

Saturday & Eve. Hrs Available

630-752-1623

1 N 121 County Farm Road

(At Geneva Road)

Winfield, IL

David J. Allen D.D.S., MS

Orthodontist

Braces for

Children and Adults

Free Consultation

668-0197116 W. Willow Street, Wheaton

Sherlock Computer Services LLC“Where it’s just a matter of Deduction”

MON-FRI9-6:30

SAT 10-33S523 Batavia Road

Warrenville, IL 60555630.225.5712 (Office)

[email protected]

www.sherlockcomputerservices.com

$25 OFF ANY PC REPAIROVER $80 W/AD

ActiveRetirement

Living

GARY SPIELMAN PLUMBING

Single Parent & Senior Discounts

24 Hour Emergency ServiceService • Repair • Remodeling

Licensed-Insured-Bonded Lic# PL13799

Mention This Ad - 10% Discount

(630) 231-2725