of Sunday

A word from Pope Francis ~ “Whenever we take a step towards Jesus, we come to realize that he is already there, waiting for us with open arms.”

The Third Sunday of Advent – already! During the first part of Advent, our Sunday and daily Scripture readings have shown us how Jesus fulfilled Israel’s longings by his compassionate ministry. He challenged us to do the same. On Tuesday we will shift into the second part of the season, setting the stage for our celebration of Christmas in a little over a week. While many of us can’t wait for

Christmas to arrive, there are some among us who wish it would never come. In view of that, I would like to share with you some thoughts on “holiday grief.”

For many of us, the holidays are a joyful and welcome time. Special celebrations are loaded with family traditions and cherished memories. Traditions create roots and connect us with our past, no matter where we might find ourselves this year. But for those who have experienced a significant loss, traditions can magnify the pain of the loss. Losses such as a deceased family

Fr. Jim Murphy

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Ahead in Advent

12/19 Live Nativity by our 6th Graders, 1:30 pm, Chapel 12/20 Simbang Gabi-Filipino Celebration of Light: Mass 7pm. Fellowship after Mass, MC. 12/21 Las Posadas, Español, 9 am - 1 pm, MC 12/22 4th Sunday of Advent, Regular mass schedule

Masses for all weekends in Advent follow our regular schedule found on page 2. Interpreted for the Deaf at 10:00 am mass on Dec 15 & 22.

Additional Reconciliation Opportunities

Thu. Dec 19 7:30-8:15 am, 12:35-1:30 pm, & 3-5 pm. Fri. Dec 20 7:30-8:15 am, 12:35-1:30 pm. Sat. Dec 21 8:45 am - 10:00 am. Mon. Dec 23 7:30-8:15 am, 12:35-1:30 pm.

Parish Advent Reconciliation Service

Monday, December 16 7:00 pm in the Church

Individual Confessions available in English & Spanish

Let us prepare, quiet, and discipline our hearts for the full joy of Christmas. usccb.org

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PASTORAL STAFF PERSONAL DE LA PARROQUIA

Parochial Vicars Vicario Parroquial 630-529-3045 Rev. Juan Jose Hernandez, jhernandez@stisidoreparish.org Rev. Rey Treyes, rtreyes@stisidoreparish.org

Deacons Diaconos 630-529-3045 Dcn Terry Cummiskey, tcummiskey@stisidoreparish.org Dcn Dan Defino, ddefino@stisidoreparish.org Dcn Oscar Monterroso, omonterroso@stisidoreparish.org Dcn Terry Neary, tneary@stisidoreparish.org

Director of Administration Director de Administración Dan Tobin, dtobin@stisidoreparish.org 630-529-3045

Pastoral Associate, Stewardship, Communications, & Evangelization Tom Norton, tnorton@stisidoreparish.org 630-295-8330(o) 630-745-9070(m)

Adult Formation Director Educación de Adultos Pastoral Associate for the Hispanic Community Asociado Pastoral para nuestra Comunidad Hispana Leonor Carvajal, lcarvajal@stisidoreparish.org 630-295-8351

Finance Coordinator Coordinador Financiero John Achacoso, jachacoso@stisidoreparish.org 630-295-8327

Principal of Grade School Directora de la Escuela Primaria Corie Alimento, coriealimento@saintisidoreschool.org 630-529-9323

Director of Religious Education (K-6) Educación Religiosa Coordinadora Vera Zielinski, vzielinski@stisidoreparish.org 630-529-9191

Connect Youth Ministries Ministerio de la Juventud 513-620-4CYM

Youth Minister, Ministro de Juventud, Nick Ventrella nventrella@stisidoreparish.org

Co-Coordinators, Terri Majeski & Arizbeth Alcaraz tmajeski@stisidoreparish.org, aalcaraz@stisidoreparish.org

Human Needs Ministries Director Directora de necesidades humanas

Lisa Puclik, lpuclik@stisidoreparish.org 630-295-6890

Director of Music Directora de Música Dr. Anne Sinclair, DME, asinclair@stisidoreparish.org 630-295-8353

Liturgy Coordinator Coordinadora de La Liturgia

Sue Entwistle, sentwistle@stisidoreparish.org 630-295-8352

Operations Coordinator Coordinadora de Operaciones Joanna McDaniel, jmcdaniel@stisidoreparish.org 630-295-8322

Bulletin Editor Editor de boletines April Stefanic, astefanic@stisidoreparish.org 630-529-3045

Connect to St. Isidore and its ministries at Flocknote.com/isidore or text isidore to 84576 to join.

STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL stewardship@stisidoreparish.org

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL CHAIR Sara Anne Knudson, parishcouncil@stisidoreparish.org

427 WEST ARMY TRAIL ROAD BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108 Office: (630) 529-3045 Fax: (630) 529-2940 www.stisidoreparish.org

MASS SCHEDULE HORARIO DE LAS MISAS

CHAPEL Capilla Sunday Domingo 10:30 am CHURCH Iglesia

Saturday Sábado 8:15 am, 5:00 pm , 6:30 pm Spanish/Español

Sunday Domingo 7:00 am, 8:30 am

10:00 am - 2nd & 4th Sunday Sign Interpreted 11:30 am Spanish/Español 1:00 pm

Mon. - Fri. (Lun-Vie): 7:00 am , 12:05 pm

Wed. (Mié): 8:15 am School Mass - When school is in session.

Cuando la escuela está en sesión.

Filipino Mass: Last Sunday of every month, 5:00 pm, Church

HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION Día Santo de obligación See current bulletin and website for each Holy Day Mass & Vigil Schedule.

PARISH OFFICE HOURS HORARIO DE OFICINA

Monday - Friday Lunes - Viernes 8:00 am - 6 :00pm. Closed Saturday Cerrado Sábado Closed Sunday Cerrado Domingo

For weekend assistance see a parish staff person after Mass at the Hospitality Desk in the main church narthex. Para ayuda puede ver a un personal de la parroquia después de la misa en el escritorio de hospitalidad en la entrada de la iglesia.

Parish Mission StatementParish Mission StatementParish Mission Statement We are the

Roman Catholic Community of St. Isidore the Farmer — Eucharistic people empowered by the Holy Spirit,

Planting seeds of faith, cultivating growth, and Sharing the harvest of the Kingdom with all of God’s people.

Sacraments SACRAMENTOS

RITE OF RECONCILIATION (Confession) Rito de la reconciliación (Confesión)

Saturday after the 8:15 am mass until 10:00 am and anytime by calling one of our priests. Sábado después de la misa a las 8:15am hasta 10:00am o en cualquier otro día llamando a uno de los sacerdotes en la rectoría.

WEDDINGS Bodas Arrangements must be made through the parish office at least six months

before the date of the wedding. At least one of the engaged persons must be a registered and active parishioner of St. Isidore (or have a letter of per-mission from their church). Weddings are not scheduled on Sundays.

Arreglos deben hacerse con la oficina, al menos seis meses antes de la fecha de la boda. Bodas no se celebran los domingos.

BAPTISMS Bautismos

Scheduled monthly on selected Sundays of the month at 2:30 pm in English. Families must be registered and active parishioners to schedule a Baptism

with the parish office. Parents and godparents need to register for and at-tend one Baptismal Preparation Class.

Sábados específicos cada mes a las 11:00am en español. Familias necesitan ser miembros activos de la parroquia para arreglar un bautismo con la oficina . Los padres y los padrinos necesitan registrar para asistir una platica de preparación.

Parish Website

Parish Vision StatementParish Vision StatementParish Vision Statement A parish where all are welcome, all are invested, and all are disciples building the Kingdom of God through the generous sharing of time, talent and treasure.

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PASTOR Fr. Jim Murphy, jmurphy@stisidoreparish.org 630-529-3045

FINANCE COUNCIL CHAIR Steve Ricchio, finance@stisidoreparish.org

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Nursing Home Ministers Nursing Home Ministers Nursing Home Ministers ScheduleScheduleSchedule

For more information about acquiring a niche in the

columbarium, please contact Dan Tobin at 630-295-8323 or dtobin@stisidoreparish.org.

St. Isidore Columbarium Make St. Isidore your

final resting place

Presider SchedulePresider SchedulePresider Schedule

LEXINGTON: Sun. 12/15 Hung Nyugen

WEST SUBURBAN: Sun. 12/15 Juanita Santiago

WEST SUBURBAN: Tues. 12/17 Dorothy Jaskey, Bobbi Luster

LEXINGTON: Sun. 12/22 Dolores Kochanek

WEST SUBURBAN: Sun. 12/22 Deacon Terry Neary

LEXINGTON: Tues. 12/24 No visitation this day

Saturday, December 21 5:00 pm Fr. Jim 6:30 pm Fr. Rey

Sunday, December 22 7:00 am Fr. Juan 8:30 am Fr. Rey 10:00 am Fr. Juan 10:30 am Fr. Jim 11:30 am Fr. Juan 1:00 pm Fr. Rey

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Gaudete Sunday Gaudete Sunday Gaudete Sunday --- Third Sunday of AdventThird Sunday of AdventThird Sunday of Advent

Sunday of rejoicing, because the faithful have arrived

at the midpoint of Advent, when their preparation is now half over

and they are close to Christmas.

Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again: rejoice!

Your kindness should be known to all. The Lord is near.

Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving,

make your requests known to God.

Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:4-7

CCCHRISTMASHRISTMASHRISTMAS MMMASSASSASS SSSCHEDULECHEDULECHEDULE

Tues. 12/24 - Christmas Eve - 4:00 pm Vigil Mass - Church*** - 4:00 pm Vigil Mass - Ministry Center*** - 4:00 pm Vigil Mass - Chapel***

- 6:00 pm Vigil Mass, Spanish - Church

- 10:00 pm Choir Concert - Church - 10:30 pm “Midnight” Mass - Church

Wed. 12/25 - Christmas Day - 8:30 am Mass - Church - 10:00 am Mass - Church - with sign interpreter - 11:30 am Mass - Church - Spanish - 1:00 pm Mass - Church

Note: NO 7:00 am Mass. NO 10:30 am Chapel Mass

***Masses will begin when

worship space is full (usually

about 20

minutes early in the church). Please arrive

early to assure a seat.

Hear Our Prayer….Hear Our Prayer….Hear Our Prayer….

Saturday, December 14, 2019 8:15 am †Sharon Erban (Spouse) 5:00 pm †Anita Nuzzo & Tony Nuzzo (Tony Nuzzo) 6:30 pm Accion de Gracias por el cumpleanos de Isaac Rivera

y †Aniverarion de fallecimiento para Zenaida Chaidez y Eleuteria Rivera (George & Martha)

Sunday, December 15, 2019 7:00 am St. Isidore Parish Family 8:30 am †Donna Stoltzman (Friends & Family) 10:00 am †Gabriel Bernas (Cristina Basa) 10:30 am †Virginia ‘Ginny’ Bircher (Fred Bircher) 11:30 am †Juan Garcia Cruz (Lilliana Millan) 1:00 pm †Leslie DePaolo (Calvente Family)

Monday, December 16, 2019 7:00 am †Lillian Jensen (Tom & Karen Jensen) 12:05 pm Freda & Willie Marzan Special Intention (Barbara

Ichida)

Tuesday, December 17, 2019 7:00 am †Elizabeth A. Ram (Angela Orlando) 12:05 pm †Jose Vellara (Vellara Family)

Wednesday, December 18, 2019 7:00 am †Mary Ellen Quinn (Quinn Family) 8:15 am †Mary Frances Sheehan (Vicky Donile); †Lilia Espino Reburiano (Dan & Zaira Defino & Family) 12:05 pm †Omar Villarreal (Joseph Farias & Family)

Thursday, December 19, 2019 7:00 am †Bob Chambers (Wife) 12:05 pm Father Andrew Lewandowski Special Intention

(Barbara Ichida)

Friday, December 20, 2019 7:00 am †Reynaldo Ramos 1st Death Anniversary (Wife, Ida) †Repose of the soul of Joseph Stermensky (John &

Ursula Repiscak) 12:05 pm †Leonora Basco Tiongson (Elpidio & Clarissa Silva)

Saturday, December 21, 2019 8:15 am †John A. Perna (Sue Entwistle) 5:00 pm †Nick Cinfio (Mom & Dad); †Atjon Zhiti (Mom & Dad) 6:30 pm Cumpleanos de Rafael Ramirez (Socorro Alvarez)

Sunday, December 22, 2019 7:00 am †Carmen Loza (Maria Ortiz) 8:30 am †Donna Stoltzman (Sue Entwistle) 10:00 am †Mary Ellen Quinn (Quinn Family) 10:30 am †Donna Stoltzman (Her Family) 11:30 am †Eduardo Ortega Pineda (Su Familia); †Valente Banuelos (Banuelos Family) 1:00 pm †Miguel & Casiana Umali (Julian & Glory Almonte)

Please contact the Parish Office to add, remove, or keep a name on the Prayer List. Thank you.

Pray for our sickPray for our sickPray for our sick

Melecio Abeleda Karen Angel Juanita Alaniz Edwin Alaniz Adalberto Alcaraz Romero Alvarez Marion Arp Barbara Arrivi Jean Ascolase Rachel Ayo Donna Barba Rebecca Barba John Barich Joan Barr Claudette Baxter Luis Bauza Cathy Betka Virginia Bixler Manzo Blase Carol & Ron Blauwkamp Richard Blauwkamp Mr. S. Bonomo Diana Bran John Brannigan Betty Brandt Donna & Paul Bremer Kathy Brezina Michael Bruder Joe Buchholz Barbara Buckner Douglas Buehrle Rebeakh Buehrle Paul Burkhardt Carolyn Burr Fray T. Cabral Griselda Cabral Angelo & Franca Caldarazzo

Vito Carbonara Sydney Carr Abigail Cataquiz Chris Chambers Joan Chambers Kathy Chambers Tony Cheng Martha Childs Brian Chrism Sr. Gino Cioni Paul Cioni Raymond Cioni Joseph Clemente Judi Cole Calma Coracon Antonio Costabile John Costabile Tony Jr. & Bobbie Costabile Dorothy Costello Maureen Cotton Andrea Coutu

Joseph Crocilla Maryanne Crocilla James Czernek Jo Dabrowksi Jose David Ella Davis Frank & Pat Davis Darrell Debbage Elena Dimperio Louis Durante Joan Ebert Jericho Ernst Veronica Ernst Troy Evans Bob & Jane Fairchild Pablo Flores Jr. Nicole Froelich Rebecca & Wayne Froelich Rich Froling John Furlong Mason Ghilardi Sherry Galati Sarahlynn Galati Rich & Ann Gazda Rich Gibas Dennis Gibson Carol Gicalone Don Gordon Arlene Grano Bob Grant Stephen Gruninger Eric Habig Joann Hall Peg Harbke Angelina Hazucha Mary Grace Headley Gene Healy Joy Harmon Brad Holst Peter Holst Laura Hunt-Hahn Louis Indovina Jeremy Jennings Scott Jennings Tom Jensen Robert Johnson Robert Johnson Jr. Josephine & Robert Jones Ophelia Juan Bob Kalert Helen Kedzior Rose Kettinger Carmella & Richard Kinsley Donna Klein Thomas Klein Carol Krause Ancius Laniauskas Edward Landmesser Jr.

Marcia Lechtenberg Jim Leix Andrew Leonardo Trini Leonardo Anthony Levato Regina Lomonaco Ms. F. Lupo Arianna C. Lynch Sandra G. Macek Rick Macina Michael Maher Michael Manion Maurice & Shirley Mann Diane Manzo Remy Marasigan Anita Martin Karen Martinez Roberto Matos Michael Matusek Walter McKee Christine Mengoni Robert Migdal Michael Mokodanski Irene Montana Michael Montgomery Maria Morejon Maria Mullaney Angela Muth Kelly A. Navigato Blake J. O’Donnell Raffaela Olenik Tim Padden Debra & Ross Palermo Jim Paoella Gilda Permattei Carmela Peter Evelina Petkevciute Lois Phelps Robert Phillipon Phyllis Piszczek Anita Pioquinto Elaine Polanco David Potter Bruno Presta Joe Priola Richard Ptasnik Daniel Radocha Nellie Racanellie Helen Rasinksi David Rausch Arlene Rayer Debbi Reid Bede Reyes Maria Luisa Reyes Carolyn Reynolds Bernard Rich Paul Rodriguez Sr. Dersi Rojas Grace Romano

Dan Roskilly John Rossi Madison Rowe Ed Ryan Phillip Saccameno Angelita Sandoval Linda Sane Carolann Sansone Josephine Saraceno Kathy Sassano Bonnie Saxinger Jimmy Schafer Nick Schiavone Debbie Scholl Jacob Seither Dolores Serpico Jami Shepherd Shirley Siao Brian Sipes Beyyt Smith Daniel Smith Jennifer Smylie Jean Sota Bernard Sovcik Richard Spears Noel Spearsbay Stella Sanalitro Anne Sinclair Anthony Stefanic Claudette Strazik Alexandria Nicole Stevens David Stewart Baby Cory Stockdale Bill Stoltzman Wayne Stoltzman Linda Sullivan Brody Swan Teresa Tatlock Fernando Tolentino Denise Torres Gregory True Frank Unger Jessica Vazquez Brian Vecchio Pastor Kendrick Vinar Larry Volkmar Kelly Walters Aquinette Washington Michael White Dorothy Witthoff John Wolowic Richard Wolowic Kristen Wolski Jim Wright Janet E. Zajac Sharon Zappa Gerald Zbylut Greta Zilch

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12/26/19~Bobbi & Shelby Pollard 12/29/19~Shannon & Danny Yabut 1/21/20~Megan & Justin Smolenski 2/24/20~Christina & Jeffrey Barranco 3/3/20~Teresa & Robbie Seidel

3/5/20~Mallory & Albert Kon 3/21/20~Meghan & Luke Weisbrock 4/12/20~Anna & Kyle Healy 5/12/20~Kara & Danny Nolte

Prayers for Expecting ParentsPrayers for Expecting ParentsPrayers for Expecting Parents

Scripture Readings/Scripture Readings/Scripture Readings/Lecturas Bíblica de la SemanaLecturas Bíblica de la SemanaLecturas Bíblica de la Semana December December December 16 16 16 --- December December December 222222 Monday/Lunes Nm 24:2-7, 15-17A Mt 21:23-27 Tuesday/Martes Gn 49:2, 8-10 Mt 1:1-17 Wed/Miércoles Jer 23:5-8 Mt 1:18-25 Thursday/Jueves Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25A Lk 1:5-25 Friday/Viernes Is 7:10-14 Lk 1:26-38 Saturday/Sábado Sg 2:8-14 Lk 1:39-45 Sunday/Domingo Is 7:10-14 Rom 1:1-7 Mt 1:18-24 4th Sunday of Advent

Open invitation to gather in prayerOpen invitation to gather in prayerOpen invitation to gather in prayer Have you heard Our Lady’s message at Fatima? Do you want to join others in prayer for world peace? If so, please consider coming to Corpus Christi* the 3rd Monday of each month. Rosary at 7:00pm followed by discussion of the messages communicated at Fatima. All are welcome! Questions? Call Diane at 630-200-0745. *located on Lies Road at Fair Oaks Road in Carol Stream

Pray for those who have Died: Pray for those who have Died: Pray for those who have Died:

12/28~Brittany Rennels & Anthony LaGambina

Mass IntentionsMass IntentionsMass Intentions

Prayers for Engaged couplesPrayers for Engaged couplesPrayers for Engaged couples

Stewardship The grateful disciple’s way of life

Weekly Offertory Collection Report

12/8/19 Envelopes and loose………..……...…..….. $29,434 Online ……………………………………………….. $10,172

Total …………………………………………..…. $39,606

Weekly Stewardship Goal for 2019-20…….$37,000

Thank you for your commitment to returning a proportionate amount of your God-given gifts to the ministries and mission of our parish! Signing up for online giving allows us to keep our promised commitments, even when we are not able to attend Mass here. You can sign up for Online Giving on our parish website:

StIsidoreParish.org/online-giving

Stewardship of Time … for prayer

Join with other parishioners who are making time for silent prayer time in our new Perpetual Adoration Chapel.

Commit to a recurring day and time to help us fill up the schedule to 24/7!

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Stewardship in today’s Scripture… A day in Advent to focus on the JOY of what we await almost seems too good to be true, especially when we look around at the dire circumstances we face in our world at present. But by faith we know this day is com-ing. Lest we grow weary as we await the glorious day of Christ’s return, St. James, in our second reading, offers wise counsel. “Be patient, brothers and sisters, until the coming of the Lord… Make your hearts firm… Do not complain, brothers and sisters, about one another, that you may not be judged.” This is excellent advice for us Christian stewards as we face the challenges of everyday life in our broken world, especially in the hectic days that precede Christ-mas, when stress can make us and those around us less than our best selves. St. James reminds us that we can choose our response to both the great strains and the minor annoyances of life. In other words, we can be good stewards of our atti-tude, “making our hearts firm” by practicing patience with others and refusing to give in to the temptation to complain. We can choose to see and rejoice in God’s presence with us, no matter the circumstances surrounding us.

HHHUMANUMANUMAN NNNEEDSEEDSEEDS MMMINISTRIESINISTRIESINISTRIES

Lisa Puclik, Human Needs Director lpuclik@stisidoreparish.org 630-295-6890

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Update:Update:Update:

The Knights of Columbus Fr, John Guiney Council gratefully thanks the parishioners of St. Isidore Parish for supporting life through the annual Baby Bottles For Life Drive.

This year your generous donations have raised $7,674$7,674$7,674 which will be split between,

Father McGivney Center for Hope and Healing, and Waterleaf.

Check presentation to Waterleaf. (L) Grand Knight, Ken Voelker & Financial Secretary Larry Beckerdite with Mary Griffith - Director of Church outreach and Donor Relations, (R) with Anne-Marie Colin - Executive Director - Waterleaf Women's Center

Thank you to everyone who joined the Knights of Columbus,

Fr. Guiney Council, & Santa for breakfast on December 1.

Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas!

Word

of

Life

“Those who die

in God's grace

and friendship

live forever

with Christ.

Heaven is not

an abstract

idea, but a true

and lasting

relationship

with God that

is beyond all

earthly

description and

understanding.

We look

forward to the

resurrection of

the dead and

everlasting life

by preparing

now, in hope,

for our passage

from this life

into eternal

life.”

USCCB Secretariat

of Pro-Life Activities “Catholic Considera-tions for Our Earthly

Passing”

Culture of Life, Hunger, and Shelter MinistriesCulture of Life, Hunger, and Shelter MinistriesCulture of Life, Hunger, and Shelter Ministries

SSSTTT. . . ISIDOREISIDOREISIDORE SCHOOLSCHOOLSCHOOL

Corie Alimento, Principal coriealimento@saintisidoreschool.org

630-529-9323

St. Isidore Catholic School, is seeking an

Extended Day Program supervisor for grades Pre-K - 8th grade. The supervisor will be expected to:

gather students at dismissal

monitor and encourage positive play both inside and outside

supervise games and activities

greet parents. We are looking for an individual who possesses the following skills:

Prior experience working with elementary-aged children

Effective communication with parents

Work as a team with other aftercare supervisor. We are looking for a charismatic, self-starting individual for this role. Approximately 3 - 9 hours per week, work hours range from 3 - 6:00 pm. Applicants should contact Dawn Alvino at dawnalvino@saintisidoreschool.org.

KKK---6 F6 F6 FAITHAITHAITH FFFORMATIONORMATIONORMATION

Vera Zielinski, Director vzielinski@stisidoreparish.org 630-529-9191 rek6@stisidoreparish.org

Religious Education Calendar K-6th Grades:

School Calendar December 17 School Band Concert, 2 pm, Chapel 19 Live Nativity by the 6th Grade 20 11:00 am Dismissal - Christmas Break 23-31 Christmas Break

member, close friend or even pet, changes due to a separation or divorce, or the loss of old rituals like everyone “coming home” or being present (including those currently serving in the military), are all intensified during the holidays.

One of the most common difficulties with grief is that we often expect ourselves or others to recover quickly following a loss. The common pattern seems to be that it takes a minimum of one full year before we can even begin to return to what we might consider “normal life.” In regular, everyday circumstances, the holidays can be emotionally and physically draining. But for those who have

experienced a significant loss of one kind or another, the holidays are very vulnerable times. Nothing feels the same. What used to be anticipated with much joy is now dreaded. Memories are triggered by the simplest things – a special Christmas carol, the smell of holiday foods or a family recipe (like mom’s ravioli or lasagna), or a cherished Christmas ornament – just to name a few. Sometimes it might be years after we have experienced a loss when something familiar takes us back to our time of grief. It is as if a dark cloud suddenly descends upon us in the midst of a joyful celebration. We find ourselves wondering, “What is wrong with me?” The honest answer is

“nothing!” Grief works that way. If we have experienced a significant

loss in the past few years, we need to be patient with ourselves and with the pace at which we grieve. Talking with someone we trust about what we are feeling can be helpful. Being flexible with past traditions is also very important. Traditions may need to be changed. In the year following my dad’s death, we put the Christmas tree in a different spot in the house. Things aren’t the same as they used to be and feeling the need to recreate the past is often not very helpful. New traditions may actually be just what we need.

Those of us who have not experienced a significant loss in the past

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December

17, 18 RE Sessions

21 - 31 NO RE Sessions - Christmas Break

January

1, 4 NO RE Sessions - Happy New Year

7, 8, 11 RE Sessions resume 14, 15, 18 RE Sessions

FOR ABSENCES please call 630-529-9191 or

Email: rek6@stisidoreparish.org

JJJRRR. & S. & S. & SRRR. H. H. HIGHIGHIGH YYYOUTHOUTHOUTH MMMINISTRYINISTRYINISTRY

Terri Majeski / Arizbeth Alcaraz - Youth Ministries Coordinators

Nick Ventrella - Youth Minister youthministry@stisidoreparish.org 513-620-4296

Plans for your Christmas Break? How about…..

Rejoice in Prayer

A 3-day retreat for Teens 8th - 12th Grade

January 2 - 4, 2020 Dickson Valley Retreat Center Cost: $115 (Transportation, Food & Lodging) Contact Nick for permission forms and specific details.

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few years need to be attentive to those among us who have. One of the best gifts we can give to those who are grieving is permission to talk about what they are feeling. Tell them you want to hear the old stories again and to keep the memory alive rather than pretend that nothing has changed. Space in which to grieve can be a priceless gift. I hope that these thoughts are helpful. Whether we have experienced a recent loss, or are with someone who has, it is important to be attentive to our own needs and those among us.

Advent is one of those ideal times to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Our regular times for the Sacrament of Reconciliation are on Saturdays, following the 8:15am Mass (8:45 until 10:00am). We have added additional Reconciliation times on the Fridays of Advent following the 12:05pm Mass (12:35-1:30pm). Additional reconciliation times have been scheduled for the week before Christmas. Our parish Advent Reconciliation Service will take place

this Monday evening at 7:00pm. Additional priests will be available as confessors at this service. Please note these additional times to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation in preparation for Christmas.

Last week we inserted copies of the Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal 2019 Closing Report. It contained projected results for the year ending December 31, 2019. Our parish goal for the 2019 CMAA is $180,100. The sad news in the closing report is that we are projected to fall short of our goal by 3%, with our projected actual paid total of $175,457. The weekly report we received last Monday indicated that our actual paid pledges totaled $165.698. The good news is that we have surpassed our 2019 CMAA goal in pledges by a little over $4,000. Thank you to those who have already fulfilled their pledges to this year’s Appeal. If you have a balance due to your 2019 Appeal pledge, please do all that you can to fulfill that pledge before the end of the year. If you have not yet made a pledge to the Appeal, now is an

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CYM 101 & Confirmation Prep

Calendar Reminder

ALL CYM 101 Only:

All Sessions will attend the Parish Reconciliation Service on Monday, Dec. 16 at 7:00 pm in Church.

This service is in place of regular sessions for CYM101.

Continue to refer to your CYM101 & Confirmation

Prep Calendars.

. Picks from Nick! Upcoming Youth Events

Reporting Sexual Abuse Anyone with reason to believe that a child has been abused or is being abused should report their suspicions to civil authorities.

Contact: Illinois Department of Children and Family Services: 1-800-25ABUSE (1-800-252-2873) or the local police.

The Diocese of Joliet Victim Assistance Coordinator is available to help victims/survivors of child sexual abuse by a cleric, employee or volunteer of the Catholic Church.

The Victim Assistance Coordinator will report to Bishop Conlon and coordinate efforts of pastoral support and outreach to assist in the healing process.

The Victim Assistance Coordinator can also assist in making a report to civil authorities.

Contact the Diocese of Joliet Victim Assistance Coordinator at 815-263-6467.

CCCOMUNIDADOMUNIDADOMUNIDAD HHHISPANAISPANAISPANA

Leonor Carvajal, MA Hispanic Pastoral Associate lcarvajal@stisidoreparish.org 630-295-8351

Tercer Domingo de AdvientoTercer Domingo de AdvientoTercer Domingo de Adviento

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LAS FIGURAS ESENCIALES

Enero 8 - Febrero 26, 2020

Quien: para Ud., su familia y vecinos Cuando: Miércoles de 7:30 - 9:15 pm Donde: En el sótano de la Capilla Como: Regístrese, llame a la oficina 630-295-8351 o email Leonor a lcarvajal@stisidoreparish.org

SABADO, SABADO, SABADO, 212121 de Diciembrede Diciembrede Diciembre

Quien: para Ud. Y su familia Hora: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Donde: En el Centro Ministerial Como: Regístrese, llame a la oficina 630-295-8351 o email Leonor a lcarvajal@stisidoreparish.org

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COMUNIDAD HISPANA DECOMUNIDAD HISPANA DECOMUNIDAD HISPANA DE SAN ISIDROSAN ISIDROSAN ISIDRO

La comunidad de San Isidro se reunió una vez mas, como el cuerpo de Cristo y pueblo de Dios

en una de las grandes festividades Litúrgicas de la Iglesia Catolica.

Alabamos a Dios nuestro Señor y celebramos a la Reina de las Americas La Virgen de Guadalupe.

MUCHAS GRACIAS a todos los voluntarios que colaboraron y nos ayudaron en las diferentes

áreas que requerían de su ayuda.

MUCHAS GRACIAS a todos los que hicieron diferentes donaciones para ayudar con

los gastos de esta celebración.

Es su trabajo, esfuerzo y su gran corazón los que nos empujan y alientan a

trabajar para Dios y para Uds.

A toda la comunidad de San Isidro y áreas vecinas que participaron con

nosotros en esta gran celebración que el Señor en su infita bondad

les llene de bendiciones y les de mas.

Padre Jim Murphy, Pastor

Padre Juan J. Hernández, Vicario Parroquial Padre Rey Treyes, Vicario Parroquial

Leonor Carvajal, Directora de Formación de Adultos y Asociada Pastoral de la Comunidad Hispana

Ministros De Todas Las Misas Y Hogar De Ancianos Es tiempo de programar la agenda! Programa de Invierno y Primavera 2020 para los Ministros esta en producción. Abarca de febrero hasta fin de mayo de 2020. Si usted quiere tomar vacaciones, cambiar a una misa de diferente horario, o salirse del Ministerio por un tiempo, Por favor, póngase en contacto con Sue a 630-295-8352 o correo electrónico sentwistle@stisidoreparish.org no mas tarde del Viernes, 3 de enero del 2020 en el 9:00 am. Este programa incluye el Domingo de Palmas (5 de abril de 2020) y la Pascua (12 de abril de 2020), que se asignan días santos.

AAADULTDULTDULT FFFAITHAITHAITH FFFORMATIONORMATIONORMATION

Leonor Carvajal, MA Adult Faith Formation Director lcarvajal@stisidoreparish.org 630-295-8351

Thursdays: Jan. Jan. Jan. 999 --- Feb. Feb. Feb. 272727 Hosted by: Fr. Rey

Who: You, your family, and your neighbors Where: Chapel Lower Level How: Register online at

stisidoreparish.org/adult-faith-formation-evangelization/ or contact Leonor,630-295-8351, or email lcarvajal@stisidoreparish.org

St. Augustine: The Teacher Augustine’s narrative of personal transfor-mation in his book Confessions provides a template for life in Christ that still rings true today.

St. Benedict: The Monk Born just after Rome fell, Benedict founded the religious community that would, in time, preserve the best of the old and allow for the emergence of an authentic, Christian way of life.

Fulton J. Sheen: The Communicator Sheen had a gift for spreading the faith clearly and persuasively, and he paved the path for today's media evangelists.

Flannery O'Connor The Storyteller Her startling prose awakens us to sin and, consequently, to the need for salvation.

Jan. 6 MONDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY

When: Every Monday join us! Time: 7:00 am - 8:30 pm Where: Fr. Guiney Room Cost: Manual $41 Register: Call 630-295-8351 or email lcarvajal@stisidoreparish.org We will not meet Dec. 16, 23, 30. Resume on Jan. 6

Jan. 9 WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY The Book of Revelation

When: Every Thursday, join us! Time: 9:30 am - 11:30 am Where: St. Isidore Room in the main Church Cost: Manual $48 Register: Call 630-295-8351 or email

lcarvajal@stisidoreparish.org

Come and Celebrate with us

Friday, December 20th 6:30 pm Filipino Community Choir Prelude

7:00 pm Mass in the main church, Followed by Reception/Fellowship in Ministry Center

Organized by the Filipino Community of St. Isidore

SIMBANG GABI 2019

“Therefore the Lord Himself shall give you a sig ; n

Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name

Immanuel. Isaiah 7:14

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Military Personnel

Prayer List

Illinois National GuardIllinois National GuardIllinois National Guard Major Wayne Baker Madison Olson

Coast GuardCoast GuardCoast Guard MKI Patrick Sickel

NavyNavyNavy Alex Avila Lt. Patrick J. Brice USN AO2 Nicholas Emerson Marco Angelo Lomibao Sailor Bob Martin Sailor Joe Martin Michael Valentino Nava Corpsman Steve Rodriguez Jim & Eric Sotelo STG-2 Class Lorena Vazquez Seaman 1st Class Monica Vazquez Anthony Zuccaro

ArmyArmyArmy Specialist Sean Barnard Sergeant Joseph Campus Major Dr. Eric de la Cruz Captain Andres Donobo Sergeant Salvador Gutierrez Captain Kyle Healy Specialist Daniel Hycner Private 1st Class Andrew Johnsrud Specialist Arturo Jurado Private Lito Liloc Jose Lopez Sergeant Arthur Moran Captain Nancy Nevarez 2nd Lt. Alexa M. Orlando Private Tim Powers Private Carol Ann Robinson Lt. Colonel Christopher E. Walsh

MarinesMarinesMarines Lance Corporal Cole Bircher Private Nicholas Blessler Major John Blumn Private Zack Clarke Sergeant Ciro Esquivel Jr. Private 1st Class, Paul Hornstra Captain Jeff Magnusssen 1st Lieutenant Jorge Mena Lance Corporal Terrence

Ramsaier Private 1st Class Michael W. Richards Corporal Jonathan Schnell Thomas Sherburne 1st Lieutenant Zachary White

Air ForceAir ForceAir Force Airman 1st Class Anthony G Delfin 2nd Lieutenant Jonathan Fornoff Captain Alexia Garcia Cadet Joshua Jalowiec Lt. Colonel Joseph LaClede Lieutenant Peter LaClede Captain Matthew McGrath Airman 1st Class Emily R. Reyes Senior Airman Nick Reyes 2nd Lieutenant Matthew Rosti Major Jonathan Szul Airman 1st Class Koji Thompson Colonel Laurel Walsh Cadet Jacob Yarwood Airman 1st Class Andrew Zak

MilitaryMilitaryMilitary Lt. Allison Laclede Lieutenant Bryan R. Walsh

The Definition of Advent The word “advent” (the arrival of an important person or thing) is derived from the Latin word

“adventus,” which means “coming.” For Catholics, Advent is the four-week season leading up to Christmas. During Advent we anticipate the coming of Jesus. It’s a time full of reflection, excitement, and hope.

The Meaning of Advent Advent, at its heart, is about getting ready to encounter Jesus at Christmas. Opening our

hearts to him. Getting to know him. Becoming a better husband or wife, father or mother, son or daughter, friend, etc.

Typically, we associate Advent with Jesus’ birth two thousand years ago. We also reflect on Jesus’ promise to return at the end of time. When he comes, he wants to bring us back to heaven with him.

The Advent season is about getting ready for his coming by reflecting on what’s important and how to become the-best-version-of-ourselves.

With the busyness of the holiday season, it’s easy to get distracted by the shopping, decora-tions, and endless to-do lists. Advent is a time for us to take a step back, slow down, and focus on what’s really important in life.

The Meaning of Advent Candles As a Christian tradition, the wreath holds the four Advent candles. The candles represent

Jesus coming as the light in darkness. One candle is lit each Sunday until all four candles are lit, and sometimes a fifth candle is lit on Christmas. As Christmas draws nearer, each candle brings a little more light into the darkness. Each of the candles represents an aspect of preparation during the season of Advent:

The Candle of Hope - Color: Purple Purple is the primary color associated with Advent. Within the Catholic Church it symbolizes penance, preparation, and sacrifice. During the first week of Advent, we look forward to Jesus’ coming with hope.

The Candle of Peace - Color: Purple During this second week of Advent, we reflect on our lives and work on becoming better-versions-of-ourselves in preparation for Jesus’ coming.

The Candle of Joy - Color: Pink This third candle is pink, symbolizing anticipation and rejoicing. During the third week of Advent, we are filled with joy for the near arrival of Jesus on Christmas day.

The Candle of Love - Color: Purple During this final week of Advent we rejoice in the endless love that God has for us, which is made apparent in the birth of his Son: “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” – John 3:16-17

What is an Advent wreath? During Advent and Christmas, festively decorated evergreen wreaths hang in windows and on

doors everywhere. In many homes and churches, it’s also common to see special wreaths lying on tables or ledges, adorned with 4 candles (usually 3 purple and 1 pink). This familiar symbol of the season is the Advent wreath.

Traditionally, the Advent wreath is a circle of evergreen branches. Both the evergreen branches and the circular shape symbolize the passing of time and eternal life. The shape of the wreath, with no beginning or end, reflects the complete and endless love that Jesus has for us. During the Advent season, we anticipate his coming and the promise of eternal life in heaven with him.

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Third Sunday of Advent Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10. Psalm 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10. James 5:7-10. Matthew 11:2-11.

Who Is the Messiah? When even the land sings God’s praise, how can we not do the same? When God comes for the blind, deaf, lame, and mute, how can we not care for the same? When we know Christ has both come and is coming yet again, how can we complain about anyone?

How will the words I speak be filled with what God is up to in this world?

How will the deeds I do attend to mercy work for blind, deaf, lame, and mute children of God?

I will stop complaining this week about ______________________?

December 17 . O Wisdom of our God Most High, guiding creation with power and love: come to teach us the path of knowledge!

December 18. O Leader of the House of Israel, giver of the Law to Moses on Sinai: come to res-cue us with your mighty power!

December 19. O Root of Jesse’s stem, sigh of God’s love for all his people: come to save us without delay!

December 20. O Key of David, opening the gates of God’s eternal Kingdom: come and free the prisoners of darkness!

December 21. O Radiant Dawn, splendor of eternal light, sun of justice: come and shine on those who dwell in darkness and in the shadow of death.

December 22. O King of all nations and key-stone of the Church: come and save man, whom you formed from the dust!

December 23. O Emmanuel, our King and Giver of Law: come to save us, Lord our God!

-Catholic Household Blessings & Prayers, usscb.org

What are the O Antiphons?What are the O Antiphons?What are the O Antiphons? The O Antiphons refer to the seven antiphons that are recited (or chanted) preceding the Magnificat dur-ing Vespers of the Liturgy of the Hours. They cover the special period of Advent preparation known as the Oc-tave before Christmas, Dec. 17-23, with Dec. 24 being Christmas Eve and Vespers for that evening being for the Christmas Vigil. -Fr. William Saunders CathlicEducation.org

The Roman Church has been singing the "O" Antiphons since at least

the eighth century. They are the antiphons that accompany

the Magnificat canticle of Evening Prayer from December 17-23.

They are a magnificent theology that uses ancient biblical imagery

drawn from the messianic hopes of the Old Testament to proclaim the

coming Christ as the fulfillment not only of Old Testament hopes, but

present ones as well. Their repeated use of the imperative "Come!"

embodies the longing of all for the Divine Messiah.

Sound Ministry Sound Technicians needed

Are you interested in microphones and mixers and speakers?

Are you interested in new audio technologies?

Here is an opportunity to serve many areas of the parish in this unique, hands-on ministry! Qualification: Minimum 18 years old. Complete training will be provided. Please call the Music Office at 630-295-8353 if interested.

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Christmas Flower Envelopes The beautiful poinsettia plants that adorn our three worship spaces during the Christmas Season are possible by the kindness of parishioners. Envelopes for donations toward the Christmas flowers are available in the narthex of the church and in the rear of the chapel. You can return the envelope in the collection basket or send it to the parish office. Thank you most sincerely for your generosity!

Please join the St. Isidore Music Ministry as we bring some holiday cheer to our PADS guests on

Monday, Dec. 16 at 6:45 pm Ministry Center

No previous musical experience is necessary. Song sheets will be provided.

Pastor’s Corner continued from page 8

excellent time to join the 922 households of our parish who have made a commitment. I hope we can succeed in meeting our responsibilities to the larger diocesan church.

The celebrations of the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on December 12th were very moving celebrations. Next up is the Simbang Gabi Filipino celebration this Friday night. We will gather for Mass at 7:00pm and continue the celebration in the Ministry Center. All

of our non-Filipino parishioners are welcome.

Many of our college students have already made their way home for their Christmas break. Congratulations on a successful completion of your Fall semester. We are very happy to have you home with us!

These are busy days ahead of us as we continue our preparations. They can also be beautiful days as the anticipation level rises in our young and young-at-

heart people. God can be found in both the activity and in the quiet. I pray that we will be able to recognize God’s presence among us in each moment. May God continue to bless us with all that we need, and more.

All Liturgical & Nursing Home Ministers It’s Schedule Time!

Winter/Spring 2020 (Feb - May) schedule is now in production. If you want to:

⦁ Take vacation time off;

⦁ Switch to a different Mass time;

⦁ Step away from ministry for awhile; or

⦁ Return to ministry after a break... Please contact Sue at 630-295-8352, or email

sentwistle@stisidoreparish.org no later than Friday, Jan 3 at 9:00am. This schedule includes Palm Sunday (April 5, 2020) and Easter (April 12, 2020), which are assigned holy days.

No matter what

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Catholic Church,

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family or marital

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No matter what

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At St. Isidore this Week Sunday, December 15, 2019 - 3rd Advent Sun.

9:00 am RCIA: English, CLL; Spanish, POLL 9:00 am Spanish Choir Rehearsal, MC 107-108

7:00 am & 12:05 pm Daily Mass, Church 6:00 pm PADS, MC 6:00 pm Spanish Prayer Group Choir Practice, MC 206 6:00 pm CYM Drop-In Night, CLL 7:00 pm Parish Advent Reconciliation Service, Church 7:00 pm Spanish Bible Core Group, POLL 7:00 pm Spanish Prayer Group, FJGR 8:00 pm AA, MC 202-204

Monday, December 16, 2019

7:00 am & 12:05 pm Daily Mass, Church 4 & 6:15pm R.E. Classes, Various Areas 7:15 pm Spanish Prayer Group, Church

Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Wednesday, December 18, 2019 7:00 am & 12:05 pm Daily Mass, Church 8:15 am School Mass, Church 4 & 6:15pm R.E. Classes, Various Areas 7:00 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal, Church 7:15 pm Bible Study (Spanish), CLL 7:30 pm Spanish Choir Rehearsal, MC 107-108 8:00 pm AA Meeting, MC 202-204

8:15 am Mass, Church 8:45 am Reconciliation, Church 9:00 am Las Posadas, MC 4:30 pm Spanish Choir Rehearsal, MC 107-8

Saturday, December 21, 2019

7:00 am & 12:05 pm Daily Mass, Church 7:30 am Advent Reconciliation, Church 12:45 pm Advent Reconciliation, Church 6:30 pm Simbang Gabi prelude & Mass (7pm), Church.

Reception to follow, MC. 6:15 pm Spanish Choir Rehearsal, POLL 8:00 pm AA, MC 202-204 8:00 pm Al-Anon, MC 205-208

Friday, December 20, 2019- Offices close at 11 am

Sunday, December 22, 2019 - 4TH Advent Sun.

9:00 am Spanish Choir Rehearsal, MC 107-108 11:45 am Art & Environment Work, Various Areas 2:30 pm Sacrament of Baptism (English), Chapel

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7:00 am & 12:05 pm Daily Mass, Church 7:30 am Advent Reconciliation, Church 12:45 pm Advent Reconciliation, Church 3:00 pm Advent Reconciliation, Church 5:00 pm Children’s Choir Rehearsal, Church 6:30 pm Art & Environment Work, Church 7:00 pm CCW Board Meeting, MC 106

You can pick up an extra copy of the Advent & Christmas brochure in the church narthex or parish office.

It contains this season’s parish events and holiday mass times.

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Thursday, December 19, 2019

SIR = St. Isidore Room in the Church

FJGR = Fr. John Guiney Room in the Church

Room Abbreviations

CLL = Chapel lower level

CUL = Chapel upper level

SCH = School

MC = Ministry Center

POLL = Parish Office Lower Level

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