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T oday we celebrate the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. As we listen to the readings we are called to ponder on what it means to be Church, a people of God, a com- munity. In the first reading we are
reminded that a community of faith needs laws like any other community. The people weep as Ezra shares the law with them. The questions is are they tears of joy or sadness. Laws help us live in com-munity. Ezra tells the people to rejoice because God has given us laws to follow. Laws also call each of us to responsibility. As Fr. Tom wrote last weekend we are all called to not only hear God’s Word and live it, but also to proclaim it to the world as well. We have a responsibility to point out injus-tice in our world and work to end it. If we don’t are we really Christians and followers of Christ? Jesus and his teaching is the law for us. As one body we live out that law. On Saturday, February 9th St. Agnes School will be having an all school reunion. We are inviting all graduates to join us at 5:00 PM for a Thanks-giving mass at St. Agnes and then everyone who is 21 or older are invited to join us at Chuck’s Tavern on Main Street in Crete. This pop-up reunion is just a chance for St. Agnes graduates to come together
and share some food and drink. With 111 years and share some food and drink. With 111 years under their belt, I can only imagine the stories we will hear. You can stop in for as long as you like. Tell your friends and classmates to join you and we look forward to seeing you all at the St. Agnes School Reunion. Things happen when we are away on vacation. This week I returned from vacation and everyone was wondering if I had turned off the heat before I left. The week I left we were having problems with the heat in the church. When we were able to have the repairmen in, it turned out that two of the church units weren’t working. One needed a blower motor replaced and one needed a heat exchanger. They have now been fixed so hopefully this will keep us going for the winter. The blessing is that we had the funds, because of your support and generosity. Thank you. There are two projects on the horizon for St. Kieran. One is a new parish LED sign on Halsted which I already wrote about. The second is replacing some of the fluorescent lights in parts of the church which are not working to increase the light in the church. We are still waiting for a bid on this as well as rebates that would come from ComEd. As I get more information on these projects I will pass it on.
St. Kieran Catholic Church
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 27, 2019
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor.
— Luke 4:18a
Notes from Fr. John
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — Rejoicing in the LORD must be your strength (Nehemiah 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10).
Psalm — Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life (Psalm 19).
Second Reading — In one Spirit we were all baptized into one body (1 Corinthians 12:12-30 [12-14, 27]).
Gospel — The Spirit of the Lord has sent me to proclaim liberty to captives (Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Heb 9:15, 24-28; Ps 98:1-6; Mk 3:22-30 Tuesday: Heb 10:1-10; Ps 40:2, 4ab, 7-8a, 10, 11; Mk 3:31-35 Wednesday: Heb 10:11-18; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 4:1-20 Thursday: Heb 10:19-25; Ps 24:1-6; Mk 4:21-25 Friday: Heb 10:32-39; Ps 37:3-6, 23-24, 39-40; Mk 4:26-34 Saturday: Mal 3:1-4; Ps 24:7-10; Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40 [22-32] Sunday: Jer 1:4-5, 17-19; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; 1 Cor 12:31 — 13:13 [13:4-13]; Lk 4:21-30
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Parish News & Events
All Parishioners of St Kieran and St Agnes and their friends are invited to
“Get Your Kicks on Route 66”
on Saturday, Feb 9, 2019 at 6:00 PM at St Kieran Church in Crawford Hall.
Join us for Dave Clark, a.k.a. The Windy City Warrior, as he presents “Route 66: A Journey
Through History”. Then, enjoy the music of Rick Pickren, a.k.a. “The Singing Cowboy”, as he sings Rock N Roll hits of the ‘50’s & ‘60’s.
Tickets will be sold at the door.
Light refreshments will be available. Mini sandwiches, snacks, soft drinks and
lemonade will be provided. Feel free to bring a beverage of your choice.
Prices:
St Kieran Women’s Club Members - Free Non-Members $5.00
Kids – 12 and under Free
Please RSVP to Sue Habegger by phone or text to 708-359-8504 or by email to
[email protected] by Feb 5. While there are no advanced ticket sales, we are requesting RSVP’s to help us plan
for the light refreshments.
Dare we say it??? Be there…or be square.
Sponsored by the St Kieran Women’s Club
Thank you for your generous support last week of the Collection for the Church in Latin America. As a parish, we collected $[amount], which will be used to share the faith with our brothers and sisters in Latin America and the Caribbean so they in turn can share it with others. If you missed the collec-tion, it’s not too late to give! Visit www.usccb.org/nationalcollections and click “How to Give” on the left. Your gift makes a difference!
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First Reconciliation for school and R.E. students preparing for Eucharist this Spring will take place on Tuesday, February 5, at 6:30 p.m. at St. Agnes. There are no Religious Education classes that evening. Please keep these children in your prayers as they receive the gift of God’s loving grace in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Parish News & Events
Blessing of the Throats
After all masses
February 2/3
We are looking for parishioners who are interested in participating in the Mass as Adult Altar Servers. This ministry is open to all parishioners. Ministers will be scheduled for the Mass they normally attend and based on their availability. These adult minis-ters will serve separate from our current ministers. If you are interested in using you gifts of time and talent for participation in the celebration of Mass, either call the Parish office or cut out this request and place it in the collection basket. We will contact you to set up training. Yes, I would like to participate in the Mass as an Adult Altar Server.
Name ____________________________________ Phone # __________________________________ Email ____________________________________
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Parish News & Events
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Parish News & Events
ST KIERAN MONTHLY FOOD DRIVE
to benefit the CATHOLIC CHARITIES FOOD PANTRY
at St. Irenaeus
January 26/27
FOOD ITEMS REQUESTED
Can/Jar Items Soup
Tomato Sauce & Paste Spam Tuna
Chicken Ham
Salmon Jelly
Corned Beef Hash Ravioli, Beef-a-Roni
Beef Stew Chili with Beans
Tamales Pork & Beans
Vegetables Whole Fruit/Vegetable Juices
Vegetable Oil
Box/Bag Items Cereal Rice
Mashed Potatoes Macaroni & Cheese Hamburger Helper
Crackers Oatmeal
Pancake Mix Grits
Dry Pasta Bisquik
Condiments/Other Mustard Ketchup
Mayo/Miracle Whip Powdered Creamer
Thank you for your continued generosity!
Valentine's Party for 55+ with H-F Park District
Hearts, chocolate, red, pink, and white, this party will feature them all on Thursday, February 14, from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m., at the Irwin Community Center, Ridge Rd. and Highland Av, Homewood. Doors open at Noon. Enjoy a delicious lunch of toasted garlic bread, pesto chicken served beside eggplant parmesan, broccoli with Shallot butter, and strawberry cannoli pizelle cones for dessert, catered by Wiley's Grill. Entertainment will also be a part of this great event. Fee $11. Register by Noon on February 11 either in person at the Community Center or by calling 708-957-7275.
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Parish & Other News & Events
END OF THE YEAR DONATION
CERTIFICATION LETTERS
Parishioners who need a confirmation letter of their donations to St. Kieran Church over the past calendar year should complete the form below and send it to the rectory office. You may mail the form, drop it off at the rectory, or put it in the collection marked “End of Year Letter.” Name: _______________________________ Envelope Number: ______________________ Address (if different than the address on your envelopes): ___________________________ _____________________________________
Letters will be processed as they are received. Please allow at least one week for delivery. If you can, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope to help defray the costs of mailing. Thank you for your help in this matter.
5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.
Dave Dutko No Deacon Emil Vasek
Gina Caffarini Jean Lendi
Barbara Fonfara Debbie Linde
Ida Green Brenda Wesley
Kevin Deenihan John Jaworski
Lawrence Eagan Charles Lofrano
Karlene Henshaw Carla Lofrano
Edward Funches Tom Narcissi
Teri Klopp Briana Narcissi Gordon Moberg Mary Segebarth
Tyler Stadt Benjamin Stadt
** Served by adult parishioners
Karla Porrata Finn Schmidt
Sue Habegger Raymond Brower
James Calvert Connie Bultema
Joan Knoll Susan Alessandrini
Terry Mazzocca Tim Bultema
Dennis Bandera Anthony H. Bruno Noreen Bussey Philip Cameli John Capps
Janel Compton Joanne Corrigan
Kathie Diette Chris Dymek Jim Dymek
Gary Eichberger Dominick Hamilton
Larry Janaszak Lucy Janaszak
Our Troops
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Air Force
E-3 Conor Fitzgerald
Army
PFC Roman Ambriz E5 Patrick Atwater
Sgt. Brenden Flanagan Sgt. James R. Hibbs Sgt. Lucas Johnson
PFC Lee James Roché CWO Thomas J. Seehausen
Coast Guard
Luke Stocker
Marine Corps
SSgt. John Henry LCpl. Joseph Johnson
Sgt. Patrick Russell SSgt. Nathan Taylor
National Guard
Captain Paul LaBelle
Navy
Raymond J. Martinez Rachel Steinmetz Joseph Swanson
There are dates available throughout 2019 to purchase flowers
dedicated to a loved one for the Holy Family Shrine
in the Church.
Rose Klauck Marge Knapp
Marilyn Monteleone Jeannine Montgomerie
Bernice Pappalardo Jerry Plucienik
Jerry Piunti Mary Kay Rozema Ramón L. Santiago
Gayle Tama Bess Vallese
Dana Wittman Sister Joy Weideman
Ministry Schedule for February 2 & 3, 2019
Prayer list is being updated. To add a name to our Pray for the Sick/Injured or Our Troops List, please contact the rectory office.
... and all who are ill or injured, in a hospital or a nursing home, as well as their
relatives and caregivers.
FIRST FRIDAY DEVOTIONS
Join us on the First Friday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Church, for a Communion Service followed by Holy Hour & Benediction. Reintroduce yourself to this time honored devotion.
Monday, January 28 – St. Thomas Aquinas 8:00 a.m. • Communion Service
Tuesday, January 29 – Weekday 8:00 a.m. • Sr. Evelyn McKenna OSF, req. by St. Kieran Church
Wednesday, January 30 – Weekday 8:00 a.m. • For the unemployed
Thursday, January 31 – St. John Bosco 8:00 a.m. • John Prombo Jr., req. by Harold Plucienik • Harold Maddox, req. by Harold Plucienik
Friday, February 1 – First Friday 8:00 a.m. • Guy, Mary, & Joseph Russo, req. by Phyllis Russo 7:00 p.m. • Communion Service followed by Holy Hour
Saturday, February 2 – The Presentation of the Lord; Blessing of Candles; First Saturday; World Day for Consecrated Life; Groundhog Day
9:00 a.m. • Communion Service 5:00 p.m. • Irving & Lillian Alexander, req. by the Maggio Family
Sunday, February 3 – Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time; Boy Scouting Sunday 8:00 a.m. • Janice Ballard, req. by Barb Neal 10:00 a.m. • Living/deceased members of the St. Kieran Women’s Club
Monday, January 28 8:00 a.m. Communion Service (C) 5:00 p.m. St. Agnes Athletics (H) 9 PM 7:00 p.m. Chime Choir (LMR)
Tuesday, January 29 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass (C) 7:00 p.m. Glenwood Men’s BB League (H) to 9:30 p.m.
Wednesday, January 30 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass (C) 5:00 p.m. St. Agnes Athletics (H) to 9 PM
Thursday, January 31 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass (C) 12:30 p.m. Bible Study (L) 5:00 p.m. St. Agnes Athletics (H) to 9 PM 7:00 p.m. Choir Practice (C)
Friday, February 1 8:00 a.m. First Friday Mass (C) 5:00 p.m. St. Agnes Athletics (H) to 9 PM 7:00 p.m. First Friday CS followed by Holy Hour (C)
Saturday, February 2 9:00 a.m. Communion Service (C) 9:00 a.m. St. Agnes Athletics (H) to 1 PM 2:00 p.m. Glenwood Men’s BB League (H) to 4:30 PM 4:00 p.m. Confessions (C) to 4:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Anticipated Mass (C) Blessing of Throats at all weekend Masses
Sunday, February 3 8:00 a.m. Sunday Mass (C) 10:00 a.m. Sunday Mass (C) 11:30 a.m. Baptisms (C) Blessing of Throats at all weekend Masses
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St. Kieran Catholic Church 724 West 195 Street, Chicago Heights IL 60411
Visit our Website at www.stkieranchurch.org
Parish Mission Statement:
St. Kieran Parish is a Catholic community within the Archdiocese of Chicago. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, nourished by Scripture and Sacrament, we are called by Christ to become disciples and stewards. Through worship, fellowship, catechesis, and service to all God’s children, we embrace our Lord’s challenge to live as family and be his witnesses, beginning here in Chicago Heights.
Parish Staff: Rev. John Siemianowski, Pastor Deacon David Dutko Rev. Thomas Kasputis, Associate Pastor Deacon Emil Vasek Rev. William O’Mara, Resident Associate
Weekend Masses are celebrated Saturdays at 5 PM; Sundays at 8 AM and 10 AM
Weekday Masses are celebrated Tuesday through Friday at 8:00 a.m. Communion Services are celebrated on Mondays at 8:00 a.m. and on Saturdays at 9:00 a.m.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated on Saturdays at 4:00 p.m.
Rectory Office, 708/755-0074: Hours of Operation: 9 AM to 3 PM (Monday—Thursday)
Sandy Vasek, Office Manager, [email protected] Sheila Porrata, Bulletin Editor, [email protected]
Emily Hernandez, Parish Secretary, [email protected]
Religious Education Office, located at St. Agnes, 708/754-0713 Teri Klopp, Coordinator, [email protected]
Director of Music: Mrs. Joanne Rossbach, 708/755-0074
Parish Ministries: Knights of Columbus: David Nozar, 708/267-8253. Visit our website: www.kofc997.com Parish Council: Keith Betton, Kevin Dennihan, Sue Habegger, Dave Nozar, Terry Shelley,
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SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Contact the Rectory Office to make arrangements. Regular Baptismal Sundays are the first and third Sundays of the month at 11:30 a.m.
SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: Contact the Rectory Office at least six month prior to date of marriage.
SACRAMENT OF EUCHARIST TO THE HOMEBOUND: Please contact the Rectory Office to set-up visits.
ORDER OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION: For adults who wish to know more about the Roman Catholic faith, please contact the Rectory Office and the Director of Religious Education will contact you.
NEW PARISHIONERS: To become a member, please contact the Rectory Office for a registration form.
BULLETIN/PARISH CALENDAR: Bulletin information should be submitted by email to the Bulletin Editor. Contact the Office Manager for arrangements to use parish facilities.
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