Rev. Monsignor Philip D. Halfacre, Pastor

Rev. Father Dustin Schultz, Parochial Vicar

Parish Church

Located at the corner of Lundy & Shabbona Streets

Parish Office (Behind the Church) 513 S. Shabbona Street, Streator, IL 61364 Phone: 815-672-2474 FAX: 815-672-2040 Secretary: Linda Halko Email: stmichaelparish@mediacombb.net Office Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8 till 5; Friday: 8 till 4

Rectory Phone During the day, the best way to reach the priests is by calling the office. After hours, call the rectory for urgent matters. Fr. Schultz: (815) 510-9011 Msgr. Halfacre: (815) 510-9010

Parish School 410 S. Park Street, Streator, IL 61364

Phone: 815-672-3847 www.stmichael-streator.yolasite.com

Principal: Mrs. Ashley R. Davis Secretary: Debbie Rathbun

Religious Education (CCD) Located in the school Phone: 815-672-5911 Email: stmichaeldre@mediacombb.net Director of Religious Education: Sr. Alice Ann Harcharik Secretary: Rosanne Gallick

Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Parish

Diocese of Peoria Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, D.D., C.S.C.

Mass Intentions and Devotions

SATURDAY, January 7 ▪ Raymond of Penafort, priest 3:00 PM Confessions

4:00 PM Stacie Simpson by Family 5:30 PM Irwin Johnson by Family

SUNDAY, January 8 ▪ Epiphany of the Lord

7:00 AM Dorothy & Frank Smith by Marge Carrubba, Georgene & Carolyn Simko 8:30 AM Cecilia Nink by Cathy & Ed Burash 10:00 AM For All Parishioners 11:30 AM Sister Benedicta Ritchie by Family 1:00 PM Deceased of Holinga & Walter Thomas Families by Estate of Martha Thomas

MONDAY, January 9 ▪ Baptism of the Lord

7:00 AM Glenn Sheedy by Family & Friends

TUESDAY, January 10

7:00 AM Dwayne Cagley by Catholic Charities 7:30 AM St. Anthony of Padua Novena

WEDNESDAY, January 11 7:30 AM St. Michael Chaplet 7:30 AM Confessions

8:00 AM Tom Meyers by Peter & Mary Ellen Locascio

THURSDAY, January 12 7:00 AM Ardelle Yanek by husband

FRIDAY, January 13

7:00 AM Jack Urbance (1st Anniv) by Mary Urbance & Family 9:15 AM School Mass - Virginia Norman

Daily Rosary 4:00 PM in Mother’s Chapel

SATURDAY, January 14 3:00 PM Confessions

4:00 PM In Honor of John & Shirley Hammer 40th Wedding Anniversary 5:30 PM Beatrice Treschak (9th Anniv) by Mel Treschak

SUNDAY, January 15 ▪ Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

7:00 AM Bernice Soltis by John & Jane Soltis 8:30 AM For All Parishioners 10:00 AM Edward Burash by Traditional Choir 11:30 AM Clarence & Cecelia Klachko 1:00 PM Intention of All Souls

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS ON December 24 –25

Regular Sunday $17,997.50 Christmas 10,405.00 Loose Money 1,617.57 Youth Offerings 39.00 Parish Development 100.00 School Support 270.00 Air & Heat 693.00 Vigil Lights 156.00 Immaculate Conception 20.00 Christmas Flowers 25.00 Total $31,323.07

Religious Retirement $ 37.00

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS ON Dec. 31 – Jan. 1

Regular Sunday $17,708.00 Christmas 766.00 Loose Money 750.15 Youth Offerings 12.60 Parish Development 162.00 School Support 924.00 Air & Heat 330.50 Vigil Lights 123.00 Immaculate Conception 20.00 New Year Solemnity 3,545.50 Total $24,341.75

Religious Retirement $ 52.00

Confessions are held before the Saturday Vigil Mass

from 3:00 to 3:45 pm, and before Wednesday Morning Mass

from 7:30 to 7:50 am.

BISHOP NAMES MSGR. HALFACRE ADMINISTRATOR

Biship Jenky has named Msgr. Halfacre as admin-istrator of St. Patrick Parish in Seneca. Monsignor will continue his responsibilities here at St. Michael the Archangel Parish and at Marquette Academy in Ot-tawa. One can anticipate that this will remain in effect until the clergy moves in June.

CHRISTMAS FLOWER GIFTS & MEMORIALS

Nancy Appel by M/M George Majercin Anacleto Hernandez by M/M Ascencion Rodriguez M/M Raymond Wahl

STREATOR KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BREAKFAST

Sunday, January 15, 2012 Serving from 7:30 to 10:30 AM

Pancakes, sausage, biscuits & gravy, eggs and more

Adults $6.00, Children $3.00 Public welcome

EPIPHANY OF THE LORD January 8, 2012

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STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION

The theme of this Sunday’s Scripture readings is two-fold: God manifests Himself and man responds to that manifestation with gifts of gratitude and conversion of heart.

The Magi, who were likely astrologists and magicians, made the long journey from somewhere far away to see the Savior, and when they saw him, they gave Him themselves. The gold, frankincense, and myrrh were likely “tricks of the trade” they surrendered to the Lord upon meeting Him. Then, the Gospel tells us, they departed from another way.

Such language tells us not simply that the Magi traveled home on a different route, but on a deeper level, that their lives were changed that day. Their encounter with Christ made a huge impact on their lives, calling them to give of themselves and then to live the remainder of their lives accord-ingly.

Their story is a great example to all of us. It speaks of some universal truths.

As Christian stewards, we live for God. Everything we do and say ought to proclaim the Gospel and bring others closer to Christ so that one day, as the psalmist sings “Every nation on Earth will adore” Him.

God has given each one of us many good gifts. As stewards, let us use the gifts He has given us – our time, our talent, and our treasure – at home, at church, at work, and wherever else we find ourselves, to glorify Him and, in so doing, call others to encounter Christ and live for Him.

YEAR - END CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS

Year-end Contribution statements will be available “upon request” only. To have a statement mailed to you, please call the rectory office (during regular busi-ness hours, M-F) with name and envelope contribu-tion number or drop us a note with this information in the collection basket. Thank you.

GUARDIAN ANGEL OUTREACH SPECIAL COLLECTION

Guardian Angel Outreach will be accepting donations of diapers at all the Masses during the weekend of January 21 & 22. There will be collection bins at each entrance of the church.

FAITH BASED LEADERSHIP SEMINAR

SAVE THIS DATE! March 31, 2012

Join us at the Spalding Pastoral Center in Peoria as we talk faith in the workplace. This year’s guest pre-senters will be:

• Gina Morss, WEEK-TV Anchor & Producer • Cynthia Elias, Of Counsel, Elias, Meginnes, Riffle

& Seghetti, P.C. • The Honorable James Shadid, Judge, United

States District Court For more information and registration contact Craig Dyke at 309-671-1550 or cdyke@cdop.org.

EPIPHANY OF THE LORD January 8, 2012

JOHN LANCASTER SPALDING

SCHOLARSHIP FUND GRANTS

Tuition assistance scholarship grants from the endow-ment fund established as a result of the Diocese of Peoria ROOTED IN FAITH Campaign and named in honor of Archbishop Spalding, the first Bishop of Peo-ria, will be available for the 2012-2013 school year for students enrolled in or intending to enroll in grades kindergarten through 12 in any Catholic school lo-cated in the Diocese of Peoria whose families are members of a Catholic parish in the diocese. All grants will be based on financial need objectively as-sessed. Information about the grants and application materials may be obtained from any Catholic elemen-tary or secondary school in the Diocese of Peoria or on the Diocesan website www@cdop.org: Click on EDUCATION; then on OFFICE OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS; and then on SPALDING SCHOLAR-SHIPS. Families of students currently receiving grants are reminded that all grants are for one year only, and anyone seeking to renew a grant for 2012-2013 must reapply. Deadline for the completed appli-cation is February 15, 2012. Notification of grant awards will be made by mid-April.

ST. MICHAEL PRE-SCHOOL

9TH ANNUAL

SCRAPBOOK CROP & CRAFT DAY

Saturday, February 11, 2012

at St. Michael School’s Cafeteria 9:00 a.m. ‘til 9:00 p.m.

Cost for the day is $25.00 and includes: your own six foot table for the day, lunch, dinner, snacks and beverages. Gift bags and lots and lots of door prizes!

We welcome school age children who would like to work on their scrapbooks or another craft. They must be accompanied by an adult. The child’s cost is $5.00

Registration and payment are due Friday, Feb. 3rd.

For more info or to reserve your seat, call Maria York at 815-672-3683 or email willnria@mchsi.com. Drop off or mail payments to: Maria York, 311 S. First Ave., Streator, IL 61364. Please make checks payable to St. Michael School.

St. Michael School VOLLEYBALL - Home Games

January 10th (6, 7, 8th) vs. Woodland, 5:00pm

February 7th (6, 7, 8th) vs. Peru Catholic, 5:00pm (8th Grade Night)

We are also hosting the South Vermillion Conference Tournament that starts February 11th.

“HERITAGE DAYS”

Mrs. Graves’ 5th Grade students from St. Michael's School participated in “Heritage Days” at school. The class studied a Heritage Unit in Reading and learned different ways in which others celebrated their heri-tage/customs. The 5th graders wanted to bring their own heritage/customs to school to share with each other. Each student brought in food or items that re-flected their heritage and shared it with the class.

Pictured above are Jaden Durbin, Mitchell Lawless and Eden Bruhns with various items that they brought in representing their heritage.

EPIPHANY OF THE LORD January 8, 2012

RACHEL’S VINEYARD RETREAT February 24-26, 2012

Rachel’s Vineyard: Healing the wounds of abortion. Don’t suffer any longer from guilt, despair, psychologi-cal and spiritual problems. Call 1-800-367-0702 or 309-671-1550 for a weekend retreat of reconciliation and healing.

2012 Behold Conference “From the Heart of God”

Saturday, March 10, 2012 at Embassy Suites, East Peoria, IL

Behold is a Catholic women’s conference in central Illinois, open to women of all ages and vocations. Our 2012 conference features guest speakers Kate Wicker, Sisters of Life, & Ginny Baldridge, musician Marie Miller, Meet the Bloggers, Mass, adoration, Confession, vendors, and much more! Register at www.beholdconference.com or call (309) 621-5097. www.facebook.com/beholdconference, Twitter@beholdcatholic

Grow. Sing. Pray. Adore. Confess. Laugh. Learn. Be Loved. BEHOLD.

Lay Carmelite Formation Classes to Begin

Are you a Catholic, man or woman, in good stand-ing, between the ages of 18 and 70, and drawn to a committed life of prayer? Is our Lord calling you to a more intimate relationship through a vocation to the Lay Carmelite order? If so, you should consider join-ing the new formation class of the St. Teresa of Avila Lay Carmelite Community that begins on January 7th, 2012, February 4th and March 3rd. The classes will begin on April 7th and this will give you three months to find out about the Carmelites.

Formation includes one year of preparation for re-ception, two more years of preparation for temporary profession, and three additional years of preparation for permanent profession. Course of study includes Carmelite spirituality, teachings of St. Therese of Lisieux, St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, other saints and blessed or the order, history of the order, Christian doctrine, and scripture. There is no cost for the classes, but candidates are expected to purchase their won books and study materials.

Instruction and meeting take place in Mendota at the St. Therese House at 807 Michigan Avenue and are held once a month - on the first Saturday - follow-ing the 8:00 AM Mass, from 8:30 AM until 3:30 PM. For more information call Joyce Loebach at 815-795-5142, Rose Rogalla at 815-795-5587 or Sandee Donahue at 815-539-6323.

Many thanks to Mrs. Ann Harcharik who donated “Happy Birthday Jesus” Christmas bracelets to the Religious Education students. May God bless you!

TEENS ENCOUNTER CHRIST

TEC is geared for teens 16-20 years old, or at least juniors in high school. Each TEC is either all guys or all girls, and begins on Saturday morning and runs to Monday afternoon. The weekend is sponsored by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Peoria and is Catholic in its doctrine and liturgy. However, any teen, regard-less of religious faith is welcome and invited to partici-pate. TEC follows the guidelines of the Diocesan Di-rector, and each weekend is led by a “team” made up of adults, teens, a priest, deacon and sister.

The program includes a variety of talks, the Sacra-ment of Reconciliation, Mass, fun and fellowship. There is time for reflection on serious questions of life. This retreat offers participants the experience of form-ing Christian Community. On TEC the message of Christ reaches not only the intellect but the heart.

2011-2012 TEC Dates Boys TEC #178 - Feb. 25, 26, 27 Girls TEC #179 - Mar. 24, 25, 26

Please visit www.peterstowntec.com to print out an application and find out more information OR call:

Spiritual Dir., Deacon Vince Slomian, 815-539-7280 Lay Director, Mary Beth Rice, 815-830-4527 PR Chairman, Brenda Barnickel, 815-538-2091

FIRST RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION) MEETING

A Meeting will be held for the parents of those children who will be receiving the sacrament of Reconciliation on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Michael the Archangel School cafeteria.

This meeting is mandatory and must be attended by at least one parent and their child. Please mark this date on your calendar.

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McGrath, Gregg, Rithmiller Families Liptak & Ondercho Families Milton & Betty Klein Wanda Robertson Geraldine M. Patton Dillon & Audrey (McClary) Prendergast John & Anna Fialko Family William Harcar, Sr. & son, Gary Martha Averweg and Danny Fechter Donald Noon Zarolzin & Makarewicz Families Urdzik & George Yusko Family Mary Palko & Irene McIntosh Debra Matsko and Renn Family Marjorie A. Melvin William F. Melvin John & Barb Murphy & Family Ted & Catherine Schmitz Art & Shirley Hatzer J. Guadalupe Lopez Cannella Family

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FUNERALS: December 29, 2011, Edward L. Burash December 31, 2011, Frances M. Mazak-Blanchfield January 4, 2012, Agnes I. “Aggie” Majernik January 5, 2012, Elmer M. Zelenak January 6, 2012, Daniel J. Sedlock

Meet the Marquette Academy Family!!!

M.A. HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE

JANUARY 11TH 6:00PM - 8:30PM

Financial Aid/Scholarship Information Guided Tours of the Campus Information fair representing all Athletics, Clubs, & Organizations

Full Year and 1/2 year Tuition giveaways!!! (Must be present to win)

DID YOU KNOW . . . .

“I chose Marquette academy because it is close knit, and has a felling that you don’t get when you go to any other school. The students and the staff know exactly who you are, unlike the big schools where they don’t even know your name.”

Reese Rinaldi, MA Class of 2015 St. Michael’s Parishioner “I chose Marquette Academy because of the strong academics and athletics. The teachers and coaches are great and really care about you. MA is like a big family.

Nick Harcar, MA Class of 2014 St. Michael’s Parishioner

WATCH FUNDRAISERI..Congratulations! “LUCK OF THE DRAW” WINNER:

December 25th - Ticket # 15390 Nora Last, Our Lady of Grace Parish, Highland, IN.

MARQUETTE ACADEMY CRUSADERETTES TO HOST KID’S CAMP

Marquette Academy Crusaderettes will be hosting a kid’s camp for children from kindergarten through 8th grade on January 14, 2012 at the grade school build-ing. Registration will be from 8:00 - 8:30 a.m. and the camp will begin at 8:30 a.m. and go until noon. The cost of camp is $20 per child and $15 for each addi-tional sibling. Kid’s will learn a routine that will be per-formed during half time of the varsity game on Janu-ary 20, 2012. Kid’s will also receive a t-shirt to wear during the performance. Pre-Registration forms will be available at Marquette Academy’s High School building until January 12th.

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