Ansgar Our Patron Saint

Nuestro Santo Patrono

St. Ansgar Catholic Church February 3, 2013 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 3 de febrero de 2013 Cuarto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario

A nsgar, “Apostle of the North,” was born near Corbie, France, in 801 AD. He entered the Benedictine Order and became a powerful preacher and teacher. He was sent as a missionary to Denmark. For three years he worked and ministered to the

people there, but with little success. When Sweden asked for missionaries, Ansgar again set out, this time with another monk. On the way, the two were captured by pirates and suffered many hardships before they finally reached Sweden. Less than two years later, Ansgar was recalled and made Archbishop of Hamburg in 831. It was in this capacity that Ansgar sent the first missionary priests to the Hanover area of Germany. For 13 years, Ansgar worked and prayed in Hamburg. He was known for his excellent preaching, his great love of the poor and the sick, and his humble, prayerful life. He gave his all to his people, leading his flock to Christ. Then another suffering came. In 845 Hamburg was invaded by the Northmen and burned to the ground. Ansgar saw the people return to paganism. Still he continued. Ansgar was appointed Archbishop of Bremen and in 854 began new missionary work in Sweden and Denmark. He asked for only one miracle – that God would make him a good man. Deep in his heart, he carried the desire to give his life for his faith, to show his love through martyrdom. Contrary to his wish, Ansgar died peacefully in Bremen on February 3, 865, and was buried in the cathedral. After his death, Sweden again returned to paganism. Ansgar was an extraordinary preacher, a modest, self-effacing priest, whom his biographer, Bishop Rembert, named a saint. Pope Nicholas I later confirmed his canonization. Ansgar worked very hard, but he lived to see his work destroyed and his efforts proved apparently fruitless. Looking at Ansgar’s life, we see one defeat after another. Yet Ansgar was a winner in all the things that really matter in life – in love and devotion, sacrifice and prayer, in the giving of oneself to God and to others. May we remember the life of Ansgar, the Apostle of the North, and be winners in Christ!

Ansgar nació en Francia. Se unió a la Orden de Benedictos y se convirtió en un gran predicador y maestro. Fue enviado como misionero a Dinamarca. Durante tres años trabajo impartiendo su ministerio, pero con muy pocos resultados. Cuando Suecia necesitaba misioneros, Ansgar nuevamente se enlistó, pero esta vez con otros monjes. Durante el viaje, dos hombres fueron capturados por piratas, sufrieron mucho antes de finalmente llegar a Suecia. Menos de dos años después, Ansgar fue nombrado Arzobispo de Hamburgo. Fue entonces que Ansgar envió los primeros sacerdotes misioneros al área de Hanover, en Alemania. Durante trece años, Ansgar trabajó y predicó en Hamburgo. Él era bien conocido por su forma de predicar, por su gran amor a los pobres y a los enfermos, por su humildad y por la vida de oración que llevaba. Se entregó completamente a la gente, guiando a su pueblo hacia Cristo. Entonces sucedió una desgracia. En 845 Hamburgo fue invadido por el ejército y destruido nuevamente. Ansgar vio como la gente volvía al paganismo, pero aún así continuo. Ansgar fue elegido Arzobispo de Bremen. Y en 854 comenzó su trabajo misionero en Suecia y Dinamarca. Él solo pedía un milagro a Dios, que lo hiciera un hombre de bien. Muy dentro de su corazón, él deseaba poder dar su vida por su fe, para mostrar su amor a través del martirio. Así murió en paz. Sin embargo después de su muerte, Suecia volvió al paganismo. San Ansgar fue un gran trabajador, pero vivió para ver su trabajo destruido y sus esfuerzos escasamente rendían frutos. Murió muy joven, agotado de tanto misionar y de tanto trabajar por extender el reino de Cristo. Su muerte sucedió el 3 de febrero del año 865. Observando la vida de Ansgar, vemos una lucha constante. Sin embargo, Ansgar fue un ganador en todas las cosas que verdaderamente importan en la vida – en el amor y la devoción, sacrificio y oración, en entregarse a Dios y a su prójimo. Ojalá que cuando recordemos la vida de Ansgar, el Apóstol del Norte, seamos verdaderos seguidores de Cristo.

Pray for the Sick Oren por los Enfermos

Andrew Beucher Russell Macek

Johnny Cavanagh Ken Kolk

Tony Klama Audrey Guy

Sr. Bernadette Voss Oralia Chacon

Debra Ettawageshik Andres Villarreal Martha Villarreal

Mary Sagert Genevieve Newcomb

Ofelio Hernandez Ascencion Garcia

Teresa Duran Carlos Gomez Chavez

James Young Russell Ladwig Molly Ladwig Bernice Keto Laurel Pence Mindy Dabels Greg Doose

Family of Dennis & Erica Doose

Mary Ann Rumoro Bertha Escobar Logan Williams Adriana Arenas Hector Acevedo Enriqueta Juarez

Dorothy Prischman James Reid

Maricela Juarez Mayra Juarez

Carmen Cartagena Connor Stokpa Becky Sweeney

Bud Brown Pamela Bonfield

Carol Crain Kitty Heflin

Graciela Ascencio Kyle Drexler Jan Dittmer

Enedina Velazquez Natividad Favela Evangelina Juarez

Benny Charles Shumway Baby Juan Antonio

Jose Luis Perez Melissa Vosburg Phyllis Romeo Kevin Ramirez Isabel Vasquez Gilberto Patiño Destiny Cantu

Vanessa Novoa Patricia Lopez

Jerry Gore Jane Gore

Sunday, February 3 —Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 am Raymond C. Brown 9:00 am Cumpleaños de Alexiey Amarys Salgado; Maria de Jesus Collazo, Daniel González, María Juárez y José Luz Salgado 11:00 am Marcelino Gonzalez & Rosario Cajigas 1:00 pm 21° Aniversario de Matrimonio de Gerardo y Alicia María Robles Jesús Martínez, Domingo Herrera y Olivia Campuzano Tuesday, February 5 (St. Agatha / Santa Águeda) 8:00 am Intentions of Roxas Family 7:00 pm Por la salud de Vanessa Novoa Wednesday, February 6 (St. Paul Miki and Companions / San Pablo Miki y compañeros) 8:00 am Mitilda Doll Thursday, February 7 8:00 am Nivardo Avila & Petra Garcia 7:00 pm En acción de gracias a San Pafnucio Friday, February 8 (St. Jerome Emiliani; St. Josephine Bakhita / San Jeronimo Emiliano; Santa Josefina Bakhita) 8:00 am Health and blessings for Piotr & Kadela Families 7:00 pm Comunidad de San Ansgar Saturday, February 9 8:00 am Greg Kascewicz, Peter Becker 5:00 pm Glicerio Guinto 6:30 pm Daniel Lechuga, Petra Garcia, Guadalupe Gutierrez y Alejandro Gutierrez Sunday, February 10 —Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 am For the family of Ricjard & Emma Stilz 9:00 am Juana Carrillo, Francisca Torres, Alfredo Torres y Maria Engracia Bañuelos 11:00 am Carlos Gonzalez, Gerardo Gonzalez, Marcos Gonzalez, Dorothy Briski 1:00 pm Guillermo Fernandez y Zenobia Fernandez

Mass Intentions Intenciones de las Misas

Born to Eternal Life

Jose Eduardo Castro, Mitilda Doll, Jose Maria Robles, Blaine Young and Bridie Willis have passed into Eternal Life. We pray that they will inherit the promise of Christ.

Lunes: Heb 11:32-40; Sal 31 (30):20-24; Mc 5:1-20 Martes: Heb 12:1-4; Sal 22 (21):26b-28, 30-32; Mc 5:21-43 Miércoles: Heb 12:4-7, 11-15; Sal 103 (102):1-2, 13-14, 17-18a; Mc 6:1-6 Jueves: Heb 12:18-19, 21-24; Sal 48 (47):2-4, 9-11; Mc 6:7-13 Viernes: Heb 13:1-8; Sal 27 (26):1, 3, 5, 8b-9; Mc 6:14-29 Sábado: Heb 13:15-17, 20-21; Sal 23 (22):1-6; Mc 6:30-34 Domingo: Is 6:1-2a, 3-8; Sal 138 (137):1-5, 7-8; 1 Cor 15:1-11 [3-8, 11]; Lc 5:1-11

Lecturas de la Semana Readings for the Week

Monday: Heb 11:32-40; Ps 31:20-24; Mk 5:1-20 Tuesday: Heb 12:1-4; Ps 22:26b-28, 30-32; Mk 5:21-43 Wednesday: Heb 12:4-7, 11-15; Ps 103:1-2, 13-14, 17-18a; Mk 6:1-6 Thursday: Heb 12:18-19, 21-24; Ps 48:2-4, 9-11; Mk 6:7-13 Friday: Heb 13:1-8; Ps 27:1, 3, 5, 8b-9; Mk 6:14-29 Saturday: Heb 13:15-17, 20-21; Ps 23:1-6; Mk 6:30-34 Sunday: Is 6:1-2a, 3-8; Ps 138:1-5, 7-8; 1 Cor 15:1-11 [3-8, 11]; Lk 5:1-11

Monday, February 4 6:30 pm Hispanic Religious Education 7:00 pm Rosary for Life & Ministry Meeting Tuesday, February 5 7:00 am Holy Hour 6:30 pm Grades 6-8 8:00 pm Hispanic Prayer Group Wednesday, February 6 7:00 am Holy Hour 5:00 pm Hispanic Children’s Choir 6:30 pm Hispanic Confirmation 7:00 pm Hispanic Youth Group 7:00 pm 11:00 am Choir Thursday, February 7 7:00 am Holy Hour 5:00 pm 1:00 pm Choir 6:30 pm Grades 1-5 Friday, February 8 7:00 am Holy Hour 6:30 pm Hispanic Religious Education Saturday, February 9 7:00 am Holy Hour 8:30 am Market Day 9:00 am Individual Confessions 12:00 pm Hispanic Rel. Ed. / Parents Meeting 1:00 pm Spanish Family Counseling Sunday, February 10 9:00 am RICA 2:30 pm Hispanic Baptism Ceremony 6:30 pm English Confirmation Class

Weekly Calendar

Collected on Tuesday, Jan. 22, Spanish Mass Colecta del martes 22 de enero $ 111 Collected on Thursday, Jan. 24, Spanish Mass Colecta del jueves 24 de enero $ 59 January 27 Collection Colecta del 27 de enero $ 7,820

LITURGICAL MINISTERS SCHEDULE FEBRUARY 9 & 10

5:00 pm Mass 7:30 am Mass 11:00 am Mass

R1 R. Ibsen C. Stone S. Mercado

R2 E. Gruber D. Schade P. Deitche

AMC H. Ibsen J. Jakaitis J-J Mercado

AMC P. Bonfield J. Parker B. De Guzman

AMC P. Bonfield T. Schnepf M. Deitche

AMC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - M. Baggs

S M. Vicente G. Vazquez C. Wojcik

S N. Wieczorkowski A. Demus N. Wojcik

S T. Wieczorkowski L. Corral M. Olmos

AMC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B. Bubrowski

D - - - - - - - J. Szarek - - - - - - - -

We welcome into the Christian Family of St. Ansgar:

Amanda Leon, daughter of Ramon & Suguey (Rivera) Leon. Banessa Muñoz and Sofia Muñoz, children of David & Nancy (Castro) Muñoz.

Congratulations to these children and their parents. We pray that our community may be an example of love and concern for them.

Confirmación para Adultos ¿Es usted un adulto que no ha recibido el sacramento de la Confirmación? Las clases de preparación iniciarán el 19 de febrero en la Iglesia del Espíritu Santo, en Schaumburg. Para inscribirse o para mas información, por favor llame a Javier Castillo al 312-534-8032 o envíele un mensaje a jcastillo@archchicago.org.

Adult Confirmation Are you an adult who has not celebrated the sacrament of Confirmation? Classes start on Feb. 25 at St. Edna Church, in Arlington Heights. To register of for more information, call Lorie Crepeau at 847-398-3362 x 325 or send her a message at lcrepeau@stedna.org.

NEED A STATEMENT OF DONATIONS FOR 2012? Call the Parish Office at 630-837-5553 x 113 and leave a message with your name and address.

¿NECESITA EL TOTAL DE SUS DONATIVOS DEL 2012? Llame a la Oficina Parroquial al 630-837-5553 x 113 y deje un mensaje con su nombre y dirección.

ASH

WEDNESDAY

February 13, 2013

MIERCOLES DE CENIZA

13 de febrero, 2013

Vocation News Avisos Sobre Vocaciones

In today’s first reading the Lord came to Jeremiah saying, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I dedicated you…” What is God’s plan for you? Have you ever thought about a vocation to priesthood, religious life or the diaconate? For information about the diocesan priesthood in the Archdiocese of Chicago, contact Fr. Brian Welter at 312-534-8298 or bwelter@archchicago.org or go to www.ChicagoPriest.com. For information about religious life contact Sr. Elyse Ramirez, OP at eramirez@archchicago.org.

En la primera lectura de hoy, el Señor le dijo a Jeremías, “Antes de que te formaras en el vientre de tu madre, yo te conocía, antes de que nacieras, yo te consagré…” ¿Cuál es el plan de Dios para ti? ¿Alguna vez has pensado en la vocación al sacerdocio, la vida religiosa, o el diaconado? Para información acerca del sacerdocio en la Arquidiócesis de Chicago contacta al Padre Brian Welter al 312-534-8298, o bwelter@archchicago.org. Para información acerca de la vida religiosa contacta a la Hermana Elyse Ramirez, OP al 312-534-5240 o a eramirez@archchicago.org.

The Lord Who Will Never Leave Us

Meditation

Today the world has special need of people whose minds and hearts have been enlightened by the word of the Lord and who can offer a credible witness that opens the hearts and minds of many others to desire God and true life, life without end (see Benedict XVI, Door of Faith, 15). On February 13, a more intense phase of the Year of Faith begins. Ash Wednesday “opens the door” to the Lenten journey of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving that leads the catechumens to the life-giving waters of baptism and the rest of us to the renewal of our baptismal vows. On the Sunday before Lent, to encourage us to turn away from sin and begin anew on the path of personal conversion and public witness, Luke shows us Jesus refusing to leave sinful Peter. Indeed, Jesus calls Peter to “catch” others so they can have life in all its fullness. Luke doesn’t say “fish” for people, as Matthew and Mark do, but “catch,” using a special Greek word that means “catch alive,” that is, rescue from the wild for a new and better life. We who have been “caught alive” to enjoy “life in all its fullness” are sent to rescue our brothers and sisters, fellow sinners, from danger and lead them to fullness of life with Jesus.

Mission

Prepare for a special “Year of Faith” Lent by identifying the sins that keep me from a deeper friendship with Christ and determining what specific form my Lenten conversion should take. —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

El Señor nunca nos abandonará

Meditación

Lo que el mundo necesita hoy de manera especial es el testimonio creíble de los que, iluminados en la mente y el corazón por la Palabra del Señor, son capaces de abrir el corazón y la mente de muchos al deseo de Dios y de la vida verdadera, esa que no tiene fin (ver Benedicto XVI, La puerta de la fe, 15). El 13 de febrero comienza una fase más intensa del Año de la Fe. El Miércoles de Ceniza “abre la puerta” al camino cuaresmal de oración, ayunar y dar limosnas que guía a los catecúmenos a las aguas del Bautismo que dan la vida, y que nos trae a nosotros a la renovación de nuestros promesas bautismales. El domingo antes de la Cuaresma, para animarnos a que nos alejemos del pecado y empecemos otra vez en el camino de la conversión personal y el testimonio público, Lucas nos muestra a Jesús rechazando abandonar a Pedro. En efecto, Jesús le dice a Pedro que será pescador de hombres para que otros tengan la vida en abundancia. Lucas no usa el verbo “pescar”, como en Mateo y Marcos, sino que emplea una palabra griega que significa “atrapar vivo”, es decir, rescatar para que pueda disfrutar de una nueva y mejor vida. Todos nosotros que hemos sido “rescatados” para disfrutar de la “vida en abundancia” somos enviados a rescatar a nuestros hermanos y hermanas, pecadores como nosotros, del peligro y guiarlos a la abundancia de la vida con Jesús.

Misión

Preparar una Cuaresma especial en este “Año de la Fe” identificando los pecados que me previenen de desarrollar una amistad más profunda con Cristo y determinar la forma específica de mi conversión cuaresmal. —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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Necesitamos Tapas de Cajas y Etiquetas.

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Are you an occasional buyer of SCRIP cards? How about graduating to a regular weekly buyer? Get your SCRIP cash cards BEFORE you shop for groceries, gas and gifting.

¿Es usted comprador ocasional de tarjetas SCRIP? ¿No le gustaría convertirse en comprador semanal? ANTES de que realice sus compras de mandado, medicinas, regalos o gasolina, obtenga sus tarjetas de efectivo SCRIP.

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CLASE MENSUAL PARA PADRES DE FAMILIA

“¿Qué es un Adolescente””

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a la Oficina Parroquial 630-837-5553 ext. 100.

ROSARY FOR LIFE AND RESPECT LIFE COMMITTEE MEETING

Please join us for our monthly bilingual Rosary for Life on Monday, February 4, at 7:00 pm in the Church. Our Respect Life committee meeting will immediately follow the Rosary.

ROSARIO POR LA VIDA Y REUNIÓN DEL MINISTERIO DEL RESPETO A LA VIDA

Acompáñenos en el Rosario por la Vida, este lunes 4 de febrero, a las 7:00 pm en la Iglesia. La reunión del Ministerio del Respeto a la Vida será inmediatamente después del Rosario.

Many, many thanks to those who made our pilgrimage to Washington D.C. possible. We especially thank Our Knights of Columbus, and Ladies' Auxiliary for their support as well as the many individuals who made generous donations. Many thanks also to those who supported our food sales, donation basket collections and supported us in any way. We couldn't have made it without you. May God bless each and everyone a hundred-fold.

Muchas gracias a todos los que nos ayudaron para realizar nuestra marcha a Washington, D.C. especial-mente, agradecemos a los Caballeros de Colon y a las Damas Auxiliares; asi como también a todas las personas que con sus generosos donativos, aportaron para este peregrinar. Gracias a los participaron com-prando comida y boletos para las rifas de las canastas. Sin el apoyo de todos ustedes, esto no hubiera sido posible. ¡Un millón de gracias a cada uno de ustedes!

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PARISH STAFF/ PERSONAL PARROQUIAL

REV. EDUARDO GARCIA-FERRER Administrator/Administrador Parroquial

REV. JOHN TAPPER Pastor Emeritus/Párroco Emérito

OSCAR & PATRICIA MONTERROSO JOHN & SUE SZAREK

Permanent Deacon Couples/Diáconos

SEM. VICTOR HUGO ANDRADE Seminarian/Seminarista

MAUREEN DEITCHE Administrative Assistant &

Director of English Religious Education

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BERVINDA R. DE GUZMAN Sacristan

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OUR PARISH LOGO IS ADAPTED FROM A MONUMENT IN BREMEN, GERMANY, MARKING THE ORIGINAL BURIAL PLACE OF ST. ANSGAR. THE VIKING SHIP AND CROSS RESTING ON THE PAGES OF A BIBLE REPRESENT OUR PATRON, ST. ANSGAR, BRING-ING THE MESSAGE OF JESUS TO THE PEOPLE OF SCANDINAVIA.

SATURDAY EVENING MASSES (Fulfill Sunday obligation): 5:00 PM English 6:30 PM Spanish

SUNDAY MASSES: 7:30 AM & 11:00 AM English 9:00 AM & 1:00 PM Spanish

6:00 PM Filipino - First Sunday of every month

DAILY MASSES (Tuesday through Saturday): 8:00 AM English

HOLY DAY MASSES: 8:00 AM & 7:00 PM English

EVENING MASSES: Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:00 PM Spanish First & Second Friday of the month 7:00 PM Spanish

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: 7:00 AM—8:00 AM - Tuesday through Saturday 8:00 PM on First Friday of every month—8:00 AM Saturday

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturdays 9:00 AM—10:00 AM English & Spanish Confession can also be arranged by appointment for any reasonable time.

BAPTISMS: Third Saturday of every month at 12:00 PM English Second & fourth Sunday every month at 2:30 PM Spanish Parents & godparents must attend a class. Call Parish Office for class dates.

MARRIAGES: Arrangements should be made at least nine months in advance. This time span is necessary to fulfill the diocesan guidelines for proper preparation. Call the Parish Office.

CARING MINISTRIES: Hospital Visitation & Communion for Shut-Ins Call the Parish Office.

ADULT CATECHESIS (RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults): Call the Parish Office.

PARISH OFFICE HOURS

Sunday

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Monday, Wednesday & Friday

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM (catechesis only)

Tuesday & Thursday

8:30 AM - 8:00 PM

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Domingo

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Lunes, Miércoles y Viernes

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM (únicamente catequesis)

Martes y Jueves 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM