December 11 , 2011

Third Sunday of Advent

St. Ann Parish ESTABLISHED 1913

3010 Ridge Road, Lansing, IL 60438 708-895-6700

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December 11, 2011

Contact Information Parish Office: 708-895-6700 Parish Office Fax: 708-895-6877 School Office: 708-895-1661 Religious Ed. Office: 708-895-5970 St. Vincent DePaul: 708-745-4760 Fr. Bill’s email: frbillmcfarlane@aol.com Parish email: stannch@comcast.net Bulletin email: bullstannch@aol.com School Website: www.saintannschool.com Parish Website: www.saintanncatholicparish.com

Pastoral Staff Barb Antoskiewicz, Pastoral Associate/DRE Sandy Farmer, Parish Business Manager Jeanette Funchion, Parish Office Secretary Jennifer Gray, Bulletin Editor Chris Hutter, School Secretary Brian Kozlowski, Music & Liturgy Director Donna Lamoureux, School Principal Georgette Olson, Religious Education Secretary Janice Summerrise, School Administrative Assistant

St. Ann Parish Directory

Reverend William McFarlane, Pastor www.saintanncatholicparish.com

St. Ann Parish Mission Statement We are called by a loving God

to make St. Ann of Lansing a Catholic community of faith. We are a family of diverse people with various ministries: healing the body and spirit, teaching of God and His love,

united in sacraments and prayer, reaching out to the extended community. With God’s revelation of Himself in Scripture as our guide,

we strive to grow in His Spirit and to fulfill the promise of Christ’s Kingdom.

Finance Committee Richard A. Baltrus Robert Dabrowski, Chairperson Daniel C. Jedrysiak Dorothy L. Komlanc Matthew P. Martinez Kathleen J. Schroeder

Parish Office Hours Monday-Friday: 8:30-Noon & 1:00-5:00 p.m. Closed every day from Noon to 1:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Masses Monday-Thursday: 7:45 a.m. Friday Communion Service: 7:45 a.m. First Friday Mass: 7:45 a.m. Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Confessions: 4:00 p.m. Saturday

Liturgy Committee Barb Antoskiewicz, Pastoral Associate/DRE Debbie Bona, Lectors Brian Kozlowski, Director of Liturgy & Music Kevan Polanski & Erin Meegan Polanski, Altar Servers Rita Pritchett, Art & Environment Don Schiller, Ushers Ed Sochacki, Eucharistic Ministers Gerrie Szewczyk, Sacristans

Pastoral Council Barb Antoskiewicz Maria Cabrera Wade Cooper Brian Farlow Jane Farlow Michael Kabala Ken Kot Anita Lang Dominic Podsiadlik Erin Meegan Polanski Aloysius Okonkwo Tim Studer

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Monday, December 12 (Our Lady of Guadalupe) 7:45 a.m. Mass † Norma A. Benson Tuesday, December 13 (St. Lucy) 7:45 a.m. Mass † Jennie Bilek Wednesday, December 14 (St. John of the Cross) 7:45 a.m. Mass † James B. Kolar † Paul Troksa Thursday, December 15 7:45 a.m. Mass † People of the Parish 1:00 p.m. School Mass † People of the Parish Friday, December 16 7:45 a.m. Communion Service † People of the Parish Saturday, December 17 5:00 p.m. Mass

† Marigene Panozzo † Mel Tiltges † Florence Balcerak † D’Antonio & Gaspari Families † Bill Udovich † Thomas Moran † Walter Zebrauskas Sunday, December 18 (Fourth Sunday of Advent) 8:30 a.m. Mass † Diane K. Abbott † Andrew L. Guadagno † Joseph & Mary Tominov & Family † Stacy Torres 10:30 a.m. Mass † Fred Leonard † Remo Verta † Alberto Capello

Monday, December 12 MASS Religious Education Prayer Group Parish Pastoral Council Meeting

7:45am 4:00 - 5:30pm 7:00pm 7:00pm

Chapel Classrooms Chapel Parish Office

Tuesday, December 13 MASS Religious Ed. Board & Catechist Christmas Gathering Cub Scouts Reconciliation

7:45am 5:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm

Chapel Teachers’ Lounge Classrooms Church

Wednesday, December 14 MASS Sewing Club Liturgy Board Meeting Maintenance Committee Meeting Finance Committee Meeting Rosary A.A. Meeting 100th Anniversary Planning Meeting

7:45am 9:00am 1:00pm 5:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm

Chapel Parish Office Parish Office Parish Office Parish Office Chapel Parish Hall Parish Office

Thursday, December 15 MASS School MASS Children’s Choir Performance Women’s Club Children’s Xmas Party Choir Practice RCIA Pot of Gold Planning Meeting

7:45am 1:00pm 6:30-7:30pm 6:30-9:00pm 7:00pm 7:00 - 9:00pm 7:00 pm

Chapel Church Church Narthex Church Parish Office Parish Office

Friday, December 16 Communion Service PreK-5th School Christmas Program Pom Program

7:45am 2:00 - 9:00pm 2:30 - 5:00pm

Chapel Church Parish Hall

Saturday, December 17 Tamale Making MASS - RCIA Rite of Dismissal

11:00am 5:00pm

Parish Hall/Kitchen Church

MASS Religious Education MASS - Children’s Liturgy/RCIY Rite of Dismissal Art & Environment Decorating

8:30 8:45-10:15am 10:30am 11:30am

Church Classrooms Church Church

Sunday, December 18

This Week’s Activities

OUR NEW COUNSELOR, Michele L. Nowak, LCPC, is now available to pro-vide counseling to individuals and couples right here at St. Ann’s! An experi-enced professional counselor who has worked with all age groups and issues, she is a staff member of the Holbrook Counseling Center of Catholic Charities. Fees for Michele’s services are reasonable, and you can make an appointment with her by calling 312-655-7725.

New Members Welcome! We would love to have you join us!

Please fill out the information below, and place in the Offertory Collection, or send to the Parish Office. You may also request a

registration form at 708-895-6700.

Name Address Phone

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Today is the Third Sunday of Advent. The readings this week reflect a lot of rejoicing in the Lord.

A friend sent me this cute e-mail (author unknown) Choose… To live by choice, not by chance; To make changes, not excuses, To be motivated, not manipulated, To be useful, not used, To excel, not compete, I choose self-esteem, not self-pity. I choose to listen to my inner voice, Not the random opinion of others. Have a great third week of Advent

Wisdom Benediction

Let the mind of Christ be with you, Let His words be on your lips,

Let the love of God guard you and guide you, Let his love be in your heart.

Open your eyes that you might see, Open your ears to hear.

Open your lips to speak His word, Open your hearts to all.

Help us, O Lord, to do your will, Give us the mind of Christ.

Grant that we always seek you, Lord, May we be one with you, now and forever.

Tomorrow is the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Our Lady of Guadalupe…pray for us. Serving Him Together, Barb A. P.S. Thanks to all who bought gifts for the Giving Tree and for all the helpers (elves) who helped sort and get them ready for us to distribute. A special thanks to Darlene, who helped get all the tags ready and kept me on track. We are truly blessed.

Together Let Us Cause God Joy

Miss Me—But Let Me Go

In Loving Memory of Our Faithful Departed

Readings for the Week

Monday: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47, or any read ings from the Common of The Blessed Virgin Mary, nos. 707-712

Tuesday: Zep 3:1-2, 9-13; Mt 21:28-32 Wednesday: Is 45:6b-8, 18, 21b-25; Lk 7:18b-23 Thursday: Is 54:1-10; Lk 7:24-30 Friday: Is 56:1-3a, 6-8; Jn 5:33-36 Saturday: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Mt 1:1-17 Sunday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89; Rom 16:25-27; Lk 1:26-38

Today’s Readings

First Reading — As a garden makes its growth spring up, so will GOD make justice spring up before all the na-tions (Isaiah 61:1-2a, 10-11). Psalm — My soul rejoices in my God (Luke 1:46-50, 53-54). Second Reading — Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise prophetic utterances. Test everything; retain what is good (1 Thessalonians 5:16-24). Gospel — I am the voice of one crying out in the desert, make straight the way of the Lord (John 1:6-8, 19-28). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

Advent Reconciliation Service Tuesday, December 13, 7:00 p.m.

This will be the ONLY reconciliation service during the Advent season at St. Ann.

There will be NO Saturday Confessions heard on December 24 because it is Christmas Eve.

Christmas Masses

Christmas Eve: 4:00 p.m.* 11:30 p.m. Choir Concert 12:00 a.m. Midnight Mass

Christmas Day 9:00 a.m.

New Year’s Eve/Day

We will follow the regular weekend Mass schedule.

Parish Office Hours

Closed December 23, 26, 30 and January 2

*Confessions will not be heard Saturday, December 24

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SUNDAY COLLECTION 11-27-2011 Amount Amount Amount Received Required Over (Under) $10,760.14 $15,000.00 ($4,239.86)

ST. ANN 50-50 CLUB: $1,736.00

Thank you for your continued support of our parish.

To all who ordered: Thank you for your Market Day order this month!

And thank you to all who volunteer with us.

Our next Market Day will be January 21, 2012

It’s easier than ever to make healthy food choices with our new Eat Well Guide, and you will receive one

FREE with any purchase in January. The 36 page, full-color guide features over 35 delicious recipes, easy

serving suggestions and healthy eating tips.

Look for your January order guide to arrive home soon, or visit marketday.com for more details and

to place your order.

PURCHASE WITH A PURPOSE

Market Day

St. Ann’s 50-50 Club

Our November 27 winning number was 2101. 2101 would have won $2630.50!

DON’T MISS OUT ON YOUR CHANCE TO WIN OUR NEXT BIG POT!

Many people have been asking how our weekly win-ning number is chosen. Here’s how it works: Every current parish number (which appears on your en-velopes) has been printed on a key tag, one of which is drawn at random every week. If the number the key tag bears belongs to a parishioner who sub-mitted both a weekly contribution AND a 50-50 en-velope, that person (or family) is our lucky winner! If, however, the parishioner did not put in both enve-lopes that week, the winnings carry over to the fol-lowing week, and the jackpot continues to grow.

To be eligible, both your 50-50 ($5.00) and weekly collection envelopes (no limit, but at least $5) with separate payments must be in the parish office by 9:00 a.m. Monday. If you donate by check, you need to write two separate checks. We will draw the weekly winner by Wednesday.

Look for the winners in each bulletin, on our facebook page, or on the parish website:

www.saintanncatholicparish.com

A New Chance To Win Every Week!

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NOVEMBER 2011 MONTHLY COLLECTION TOTALS

BUILDING FUND $ 2,307.00 MAINTENANCE $ 1,428.50 ST. ANN 50/50 CLUB $ 2,062.00 ST. VINCENT DE PAUL $ 822.00

SUNDAY COLLECTIONS Amount Budgeted Over (Under) $46,095.23 $60,000.00 ($13,904.77)

The Cardinal is Coming to St. Ann’s!

Francis Cardinal George, OMI, Archbishop of Chicago, will celebrate Mass at St. Ann’s on Sunday, January 8, at 10:30 a.m.

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December 10-11, 2011

Dear Friends,

I pray your ADVENT is peaceful and prayerful as you await Christmas. The children pray for you every day, and we are all grateful for your continued support of your Parish School. Wonderful things happen eve-ry day at St. Ann School!

We recently received a check in the amount of $165 for our recycled paper, so keep saving the junk mail! Popolano's pre-sented us with $463 as a result of the Supper Club night in November. We appreciate their help and hope to have them sponsor another evening in the near future. This month's sup-per club is "Beggars Pizza" on Monday, December 19, 2011.

CONGRATULATIONS to Mrs. Bonnie Hall, who won a grant for $5,111.00 for our Technology Program. The grant will enable us to purchase ELMOS (not the little red furry kind), which are projectors that will enhance instruction. Way to go, Mrs. Hall! Speaking of Mrs. Hall, continue to pray for her husband, Eric, and all of our military. We will be mailing care packages to several soldiers, thanks to the generosity of our students and families. God, please bring PEACE to our world!

Tomorrow is the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, and Mrs. Sypole and several of our students will lead our students in a special dramatization of the appearances. We will gather in the hall at 1:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join us.

Our Junior High Band members will perform with the Memo-rial Junior High Band on Tuesday, December 13, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Plan to attend if you would like a little "Christmas Cheer."

St. Ann School will present the musical version of "Once Up-on a Mattress" on March 30, 31, and April 1, 2012. Auditions will be held on December 7 and 14, 2011. We thank Mrs. Pamedis for sharing her talents with us once again!

Our St. Ann Students in Preschool through Grade 5 will pre-sent their Christmas Program in Church on Friday, December 16, at 7:00 p.m. Don't miss our little angels as they sing and spread Christmas Joy. We thank all of the teachers, especially Mrs. Mary Oosterbaan, for preparing this program for our enjoyment and inspiration.

As I write this letter, our annual Science Fair is recent history. Next week, we will publish the names of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place winners and the names of those who achieved OUT-STANDING status. Several will go on to the local fairs and, hopefully, we will be sending some students to the state level. Mrs. Pamedis chairs and coordinates our Science Fair. The judges commented about our students' polite behavior and knowledge of their material. We expect nothing less here at St. Ann!

God bless you all,

Donna Lamoureux

Tomorrow, December 12 will be our final TRIP date for December! Don’t forget to stock up on fun and inexpen-sive gifts for teachers and other special people, as well as for stocking stuffers. Also, make sure you have enough gas & grocery cards to get you through the holidays. You can even order Beggars Pizza TRIP to use at our Decem-ber Supper Club night! FMI, please contact Judy Rogala at 708-895-3852 or Denise Johnson at 708-474-8626.

TRIP Update

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nn Supper Club Monday, Dec. 19, 2011

St. Ann Supper Club is a monthly fundraiser in which

local establishments return to us a percentage of all food purchases

made by St. Ann community members and friends.

Beggars Pizza 3524 Ridge Road, Lansing

708-418-3500

Take a night off from cooking! Beggars Pizza’s dine-in, carry-out or delivery options include appetizers, pizzas,

sandwiches, pasta dinners, salads, and even desserts.

Hand in a St. Ann’s voucher when ordering, and Beggars will donate back 20% of purchases made all day from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.!

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St. Ann’s 100th Anniversary will be upon us before we

know it! Our Celebration Chair, George McNamara, will be needing volunteers to help make the event special and

memorable. As such, we have begun forming committees. Won’t you join us and help

plan this exciting parish-wide endeavor?

FMI, please contact Jeanette

at 895.6700.

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STM Employment Networking Group

Career Changes & Careers in Law Firms Presented by Lou Chronowski, Jr., J.D.

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Thursday, December 15, 7:00-9:00 p.m.

St. Thomas More Weis Center, 8635 Calumet Avenue, Munster

Learn the value of considering a career change, and the types of positions available in law firms today. Law firms are not just for lawyers: they hire computer support,

marketing, HR and many other disciplines.

Did you know that 80% of available jobs are unadvertised, and 75% of all jobs are found through networking? Whether you are in

transition, new to the job market, employed or can offer employment opportunities, all

are welcome to attend! Also have your cov-er letter, resume or thank you note

critiqued by a professional.

For more information, stmcareergroup@gmail.com

Volleyball Home Opener: December 10

Our Lady of Guadalupe: December 10

Giving Tree Sorting: December 11

Beggars Supper Club: December 19

Cardinal George Visit/Mass: January 8

Aluminum Can Collection: January 8

Winter Scrap & Stitch: January 13-15

Upcoming Events

St. Ann’s Giving Tree Gift Sorting & Distribution December 11 after 10:30 Mass All gifts need to be in by then. Help make someone’s Christmas

merry, bright & blessed!

We will decorate the Church for Christmas on Sunday, December 18

immediately following 10:30 a.m. Mass. We’ll be needing all the help we can find, as there is a lot of work to do! This is a great opportunity for Confirmandi and others to

earn service hours or to simply share in the joy and anticipation of the season.

Please meet in the Narthex after Mass. All are welcome!

First Quarter Honor Roll We’re very proud of ALL of our students at St. Ann School! The following students achieved honor roll status during the First Quarter of the 2011-2012 school year:

GRADE 5 Kendra Antoskiewicz

Cameron Balog Carlo Candelaria

Charles Gray Aidan McSwiggan

Mya Parker Nicolas Vitiritti Anna Wegrzyn Sydney Wood

GRADE 6 Brittney Barlage Oscheon Clark

Andrea Del Bosque Claire Farlow Emily Farlow Kayla Gentry

Gabriela Herrera Mackenzie Kot Lauren Kuipers Jackelin Lopez

Julie Lopez Erin Quealy Molly Roe

Kayla Schassburger Brian Scheppe

Samuel Springsteen James Szewczyk Michelle Tiltges Xavier Unzueta Samantha Wood

GRADE 7E Amir Abu-Ghazaleh

Rachel Churilla Alexandra Glinski

Jack Hajduch Natalie Kuipers Kaitlyn McHale

Riley Olson Matthew Osuch Kevin Rogala Karina Urbina

Christen Weeden

GRADE 7J Claire Bailey

Emmitt Kienzle Kaitlyn Koch Victoria Lara Reis Padjen

Jordan Piekarski

GRADE 8 Thomas Kotel

Stephanie Kristl Hannah McCormick

Eden Milord Nosazena Omorogbe

Zak Piekarski Guadalupe Pimentel

Katie Serba Matthew Shapiro Michael Vitiritti

GRADE 5 Michael Cap

Mariah Castillo Nina Rose Duda

Ariana Lopez Joshua Martinez Natalie Mseeh

Madeleine Rodriguez Erin Titus

Devin Tonks Robert Vasquez

Layla Weatherspoon

GRADE 6 Jose Fragoso Ryan Jamka

Francisco Sanchez Joseph Wleklinski

GRADE 7E Faith Robertson Jenna Ryczek

GRADE 7J Maisie Barnum Cody Bertrand Cruz Castillo Connor Ortiz

Julia Mae Sarte Michael Vasquez

Robert Wujcik

GRADE 8 Joseph Chmura Daniel Evans Lily Leopardo John Scheppe

“A” HONOR ROLL “B” HONOR ROLL

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Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011 5:00 p.m. Mass

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011 8:30 a.m. Mass

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011 10:30 a.m. Mass

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

USHERS SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

LECTORS Erin McHale - L1 Susan Pajak - L2 Chris McHale - Com

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Linda Fogarty Fran Miller Gail Lee Kathy Sandrick Mary Schurke Debbie Wright Annette Leber Ed Sochacki Anita Lang Dan Owles

LEADER

Paulette Lofrano

ALTAR SERVERS Kendra Antoskiewicz Jenna Ryczek Karina Urbina

CANTOR Marilyn Szumski

LECTORS Ian Mangan - L1 Rose Rivas - L2 Virginia Podgorski - Com

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Phyllis Duffield Ann Beese Aurora Patrick Dolores Avila Pat Kranc Jim Neff John Krull Gerrie Szewczyk Vera Seymour Toni DeLaurentis

LEADER Judy Wohadlo

ALTAR SERVERS Maggie Jaworowski Mackenzie Kot Julie Lopez

CANTOR Mary Beth Benson

LECTORS Georgene Walters - L1 Deborah Bona - L2 Sharon Starks - Com

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Carmen Padilla Georgette Olson Helen Torres Tim Studer Cynthia Hope Laura Pich Mark Nadalin Sharon Nadalin Caroline Onuoha

LEADER Martes Benne

ALTAR SERVERS Nate Studer Matthew Shapiro Lily Leopardo

CANTOR Adam King

5:00 p.m. Mass Clarence Goranowski Jerry Balcerak Frank Pollachek Ken Straka Carol Ann Surufka Phill Stewart Archange Cadichon Frank Novak

8:30 a.m. Mass Art Sobczak Tony DeLaurentis Mary Louise MacKenzie Tony Kaim Joe Kranc Joe Cardenas Al Torres Gene Stein Norm Abbott

10:30 a.m. Mass Wally Shatkowski Ron Fisher Larry Mueller Gene Sanchez Bernard Chukwulebe Juan Ramirez Dom Ramirez Don Schiller

Dear Parishioners,

In these difficult economic times, know that the St. Vincent de Paul So-ciety of St. Ann is here to assist you in your time of need. All information is kept confidential. Please do not wait until matters become insurmountable. Please call 708-745-4760.

IMPORTANT ~ IMPORTANT ~ IMPORTANT

Special, Super Duper Early Holiday Edition Bulletin Deadlines

Due to holiday office closures at J.S. Paluch, our bulletin publisher has moved up deadlines for the Christmas is-sue. Therefore, items for the weekend of December 24 & 25 will be due no later than Thursday, Decem-ber 15. Anything received after those dates will not be able to be included, so be sure to plan ahead. Thanks!

Starting December 16, CatholicsComeHome.org will begin airing Catholic TV ads nationwide, inviting relatives, friends, and others to return

home to the Catholic Church.

Help us now to usher in the largest family reunion in Church history! Pray and spread the word by sharing this link with all Catholics you know:

www.CatholicsComeHome.org/Advent

YOUR OPINION IS IMPORTANT! Online Survey for Proposed

Catholic Education Campaign

The Department of Stewardship and Development of the Archdiocese is considering a campaign to address spe-cific education priorities of our Catholic Schools, Reli-gious Education Programs and Mundelein Seminary. We need your input and opinion.

Please read the Proposed Case Statement before taking the brief, anonymous survey. A direct link to the survey can be found on the front page of the Archdiocese's website, www.archchicago.org, or go directly to http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/HSP8GN7.

The survey will be available until December 18.

St. Ann Catholic Church Bulletin #038050 Bulletin Editor Jennifer Gray 708-895-9972 Sunday, December 11, 2011 Microsoft Office Publisher 2010

St. Ann Parish 3010 Ridge Road Lansing, IL 60438