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St. Anthony Catholic Church
Frankfort, IL
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At St. Anthony Monday, December 18 9:15 am Preschool Prayer Service-Church 7:00 pm Small Christian Communities-Padua Center- SAM Tuesday, December 19 9:30 am Tuesday Morning Prayer Group-Padua Center-ESA Room 4:00 pm SVDP Christmas Party-Memenas Hall 4:30 pm REP Classes-Padua Center 7:00 pm Holy Spirit Prayer Group-Padua Center-SAM 7:00 pm RCIA Meeting-Padua Center-ESA Room 7:30 pm Praise Choir-Church Wednesday, December Dec. 20 3:30 pm Traditional Choir-Church 4:30 pm REP Classes-Padua Center 7:00 pm Advent Bible Study-Padua Center-SAM Thursday, December 21 5:00 pm Children’s Choir-Church Saturday, December 23 5:00 pm Mass Sunday, December 24 & 25 (please see schedule) December 25 through January 1, 2018 Office-Facilities Closed (return January 2, 2018)
SUNDAY, December 10, 2017 Offering $19,238.00 Budget $18,000.00
Religious Retirement Collection $3,550.00
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY
E-Giving is Available
If you are interested in signing up for E-Giving, please visit our website, stanthonyfrankfort.com to download our form, or visit the Parish to fill out the authorization form. Please remember St. Anthony Catholic Church in your will.
CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR’S MASS SCHEDULE
Parish Advent Reconciliation Service Monday, December 11,
2017—7:00 pm
Christmas Eve Sunday, December 24, 2017 8:00 am & 10:00 am (Fourth
Sunday of Advent)
3:00 pm, 4:30 pm, (Christmas)
6:30 pm & 10:00 pm (Christmas)
Christmas Day Monday, December 25, 2017
8:00 am & 10:00 am
New Year’s Eve
Sunday, December 31, 2017 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am & 12:00 pm
New Year’s Day Monday, January 1, 2018
9:00 am
PROPER UNDERTAKING Never undertake anything for which you wouldn’t have the courage to ask the blessings of heaven.
—Georg C. Lichtenberg
St. Vincent DePaul Society St. Anthony Conference
In today’s Gospel John the Baptist says, “I am the voice of one crying in the dessert; make straight the way of the Lord.” Let us ask for the grace to help others to know the love of the Lord.
Christmas is a time of love and gift giving…please give to the Society of St. Vincent DePaul so that those who do not have clothing or food can share in the blessings of Christmas.
2018 St. Anthony Parish Calendars Are Available at
Church Exits
Our Parish Family Our condolences to the family and friends of
Daniel Bruno Ligas May the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen
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Within the next couple of weeks you will
receive a Summary Report detailing the
results of our Building on Past, Securing Our
Future program. Several weeks ago we began
this program. We are beginning to see signs
that our Sunday offertory collections are
growing through the generosity of many,
many parishioners. Thank you so very much
to all who have chosen to participate in this
very important program. Your generosity
shows your willingness as faithful stewards to
be part of the ongoing missions of St. Anthony
Church. Currently, the money for this
parish in the account held by the Diocese
of Joliet is near $1,100,000.00. Below is a
listing of projected upcoming major expenses.
As you can see, by your increased Sunday
donations, we need to gradually replenish our
parish savings, as well as cover our ongoing
expenses as well as maintaining our
ministries. Thank you again.
Many blessings,
Clock Tower Repairs on Padua Center $25,000.00
Final Parking Lot Phase $30,000.00
Roof Repairs above Memenas Hall $20,000.00
Window Repairs in Padua Center $40,000.00
Update Parking Lot Lights $35,000.00 (Not including rebates)
Update interior Church Lights $100,000.00
Replace Original Boilers in Church $200,000.00
Unanticipated Misc. Repairs $100,000.00
Total $550,000.00
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3rd Sunday of Ad-
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December 17, 2017
Liturgical color
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Weekly Gospel/Homily Reflection… To re-read the Gospel to assist with your
weekly reflection, go to: www.usccb.org/bible/readings. Click to the right of the calendar for the week’s
readings and scroll to “Gospel”.
Catechist Corner How did God prepare the world for the mystery of
Christ?
God prepared for the coming of His Son over the
centuries. He awakened in the hearts of the
pagans a dim expectation of this coming and He
prepared for it specifically through the Old
Testament, culminating with John the Baptist who
was the last and greatest of the prophets. We
relive this long period of expectancy in the annual
liturgical celebration of the season of Advent.
Further reading: CCC 522-524
There are many things that we accept on the
word of other people. For example, we believe
our parents and grandparents when they tell
us about what life was like when they were
children. We believe the scientists who report
to us the results of their observations and
experiments. We believe our teachers when
they teach us about the facts of history. Why
do we believe what people tell us? What
makes the word of another person believable?
It is because they may have actual experience
with the things that they are explaining, or they
have learned something we have not, or
because their word to us has previously proved
trustworthy. This is also the way it is with what
we believe about Jesus. Today’s Gospel talks
about John the Baptist and how he gave
witness to Jesus. John offered this testimony
about himself and about Jesus because he
knew Jesus was the Son of God who was
coming to save the world. He told the people
that Jesus was among them even though they
did not yet recognize Him. We look to hear
testimony about who Jesus is from the Bible,
the Church, the people of faith in our lives. We
believe these witnesses to Jesus because they
have proven themselves to be trustworthy and
because they witness to a person they know,
Jesus.
Question for Children: John tried to help
people prepare their lives for the coming of the
Messiah. What do you need to change about
your life to be ready for Jesus’ coming?
Question for Adults: If you were to write three
suggestions for those who follow Jesus, to
keep them strong in their faith, what would you
write?
St. Anthony Church—Religious Education Program
815 469-6072 [email protected]
MON, THURS, FRI: 8:30AM – 4:30PM
SUN (on REP Days): 7AM – NOON TUES & WED (on REP Days): 1PM – 6:30PM
All About Advent
The Advent Journey
We shouldn't forget that we are always on our
journey to prayerfully help bring Christ into the
world, just like Mary and Joseph. In some
communities the tradition of Las
Posadas is practiced where
Mary and Joseph are depicted,
going from home to home,
searching for lodging in
Bethlehem. Christmas caroling
is much the same, as carolers
go door to door to bring music
and good cheer to the community. Christmas
pageants may transport us from the materialism
of today’s society back to the reverence and
simplicity of the birth of Jesus in the manger.
Important Dates
REP Office is Closed
December 23—January 1
No REP Classes
December 24—January 3
REP Resumes—January 7th
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Please Note Please note that all 2017 Mass Intentions for Saturday and
Sunday Masses have been scheduled.
All other Mass Intentions will need to be schedule for a
weekday 8:00 am Mass for the remainder of 2017.
Due to the new Mass schedule, all scheduled 6:30 pm Mass
Intentions will be transferred to the Noon Mass.
Monday, December 18 8:00 am Frank Rushin/Miki & Steve Jarvie Tuesday, December 19
8:00 am Sophie Konnick/Miki & Steve Jarvie Josefina Teano/Mary Griffin & Gloria Ziolkowski Cesar Juanson/Ana Alipio Frank DiCristina/Mary Griffin Intention of Deacon Bill & Barb Boucek Wednesday, December 20 8:00 am James Niesman/Don & Jeanne Schwarz Thursday, December 21 St. Peter Canisius; Winter Begins
8:00 am Drs. Frank & Raj Shah/Family Jim Shields Gloria Nunez/Nunez & Aguilar Family Rodney Boucek/Deacon Bill & Barb Boucek Friday, December 22 8:00 am Parents of Klimas Family Saturday, December 23 St. John of Kanty 5:00 pm Irvin & Louise Kowalski/Claudette & Karen Lesiak Sunday, December 24 8:00 am Intention of Celebrant (Fourth Sunday of Advent) 10:00 am Intention of Celebrant (Fourth Sunday of Advent) 3:00 pm Intention of Celebrant (Christmas Eve) 4:30 pm Intention of Celebrant (Christmas Eve) 6:30 pm Intention of Celebrant (Christmas Eve) 10:00 pm Intention of Celebrant (Christmas Eve)
Monday, December 25 8:00 am Intention of Celebrant (Christmas)10:00 am Intention of Celebrant (Christmas)
TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — As a garden makes its growth spring up, so will GOD make justice spring up before all the nations (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 de-sert, make straight the way of the Lord (John 1:6-8, 19-28). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lec-tionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commis-sion on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Jer 23:5-8; Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19;
Mt 1:18-25
Tuesday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab,
16-17; Lk 1:5-25
Wednesday: Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-4ab, 5-6; Lk 1:26-38
Thursday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Ps 33:2-3,
11-12, 20-21; Lk 1:39-45
Friday: 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd;
Lk 1:46-56
Saturday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-24; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14;
Lk 1:57-66
Sunday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29;
Rom 16:25-27; Lk 1:26-38
REJOICE Isaiah proclaims truly good news to us! God’s coming brings not sadness, guilt, fear, wrath, or condemnation. No, God’s coming is a source of comfort and joy. Saying it once is not enough, for today’s readings are full of joy. Mary’s Magnificat substitutes for our psalm today, and our second reading encourages us to rejoice, to give thanks and praise. This is the root meaning of the Greek word for Eucharist. We are urged to rejoice and give thanks, because the coming of the Lord brings joy, healing, liberty, release, vindication. It makes the very earth spring up with new life! Good tidings!
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Prayer for Vocations-December 18 Srs. Mary Elizabeth Clements, Loretta Finn, Elsie Gamez, Martha Harrington, Anne Jaeger, Jerome Lois Nixon SSCM 19 Frs. Martin Gabel & Sebastian Gargol
20 Frs. Louis Antl, Jonathan Foster, Herbert Jones, Venard Kommer, Jesus Ramirez-Tapja OFM 21 Dcns. Lorenzo Chaidez, John Chan, Gerald Christensen, William Ciston, Jerry Clark 22 Frs. Gregor Gorsic & J. Damien Graziano 23 Frs. Terry Deffenbaugh, James Friedel, Jerome Heyman, John Kret OSA 24 Frs. Tom Dunn & Shaun Cieslik 25 Frs. Chris Groh & Luis Gutierrez 26 Srs. Mary Stella Schellenberger SSCM – Cabrini Ganz, Caran Hart SSND 27 Srs. Mary Lou Henderson, Bernita Hessling, Mary Juarez, Joan McGovern, Jeanne McGue SSND 28 Bishop Joseph M. Siegel 29 Srs. Jean Phelan, Jenny VandenBergh, Julie Wiegard,
Emily Wollschlager SSND 30 Frs. David Hankus & Ronald Hart 31 Robert Lasica (Deacon Candidate
For an increase of vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and religious life, especially in the Diocese of Joliet, we pray to the Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Notice to all EOMs, Lectors, Servers
Please disregard the previously emailed schedule for
Sunday, December 24th.
Please sign up in the back of the Atrium for your chosen
4th Sunday of Advent/Christmas Mass.
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Advent Reflections- Third Sunday of Advent Dear Friends:
“Rejoice Always. Pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-24). As we gather on this Third Sunday of Advent, or what is traditionally known as Guadete Sunday, the Sunday of great joy, the pink color candle is lit in our advent wreath signifying that Christmas is coming closer. And this is something to be joyful about. The coming of Christ! Each year as I reflect on this part in the advent journey, I am reminded of a true story from my childhood. One Day as we sat around the dinner table, there was the typical family talk. Then an argument. “Christmas is not coming to this house,” I shouted. Of course everyone turned and looked at me as if I was the one with the problem. “Christmas will come if you let it come,” my Father said. And it seemed, after that, we all decided to let it come. Arguments seemed to disappear, at least till Christmas Day. And so Christmas came. And what a joyful day it was! I smile as I recall this little scene from our family table. It was and still is a reminder that Christmas will come if we let it. And on this Guadete Sunday, we realize his coming is close. In fact, the ministry of St. John the Baptist, the prominent figure in today’s Gospel, was all about preparing the people of his time for the coming of the Messiah. Living in the desert, he preached about repentance as the best way to prepare. In other words, removing the sins and temptations deep inside that prevent the joy and beauty of who we are from coming forth.
That is why making a good sacramental confession in Advent is always a good thing to do. Remove the sins inside to let the goodness of our hearts and souls shine forth. And then perhaps we might smile a little more and feel some happiness on the inside that even in times of despair, loneliness, sickness, and grief can still keep us going on in our journey to Christ! As I bring this short reflection to a close, I am reminded of the coat of Arms of the Third Bishop of Joliet, Bishop Joseph Imesch. It read: “The Lord is Near.” Yes the Lord is near, inside of us, in the people around us, in all acts of love and kindness, in the Church and in the good people of this world. So perhaps we can rejoice today and everyday: “The Lord is near!”
Happy Advent! Fr. John Sponder
Advent Study Keeping Our Hearts
Focused on Jesus
It’s not too late to join us on Wednesdays in Advent at 7:00 pm, in the Padua Center, for an Advent Bible Study Plus. Advent not only focuses on Christ’s birth, His first coming, but also on Christ’s second coming, which will take place in the future. We will have FUN, FELLOWSHIP and of course FAITH. We pray that the Advent study brings you into the presence of Christ. Be with Him, reflect, long for His coming. Let us return to our Christian roots, as we study the tradition of Advent.
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Fr. Greg Skowron
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Minister Schedule
Mass Date & Time Lector EME Mass Altar Server MC
Sat 5:00 PM on Sat 12/23/2017 Brizuela,Sr Maria Govert,Rose Murnighan,Celia Trotter, Luke Dirienzo,Gabriel
Guzy, Mike Dirienzo,Jacob Bergeron,Annette Morrow,Owen
McGuire,John Shackleton,Theodora
Dirienzo,Carisa Matthews,Susanne
Parchem,Larry Sr. Ella,
MINISTERS—Sign-Up Sheets are in the Atrium for Volunteers for the Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Masses
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We pray for our brave women and men now serving in our Armed Forces, especially: USN Lt. Joseph I. Bush, Sr. Airman Antonio Cap, USN Petty Officer Matt Campolattara, PVT US Army Sean Cap, PVT US Army Arturo Gutierrez, Alexis Filippo Charvet, 1st LT Army Defense, SR Airman Lawrence Clark, Seaman Brianne Dillman, SGT Michael Grabarek National Guard, CPL Ryan L. Gower, ITSN Donald Hammond, Petty Officer William Hartley, CPL Michael Horbaczewski, CAPT Timothy Hornik, MJR Thomas John-T.J. Hornick, LCDR John P. Ladowicz, LCDR Timothy Ladowicz, LTC Alejandro Lopez, Airman 1st Class Matthew Lusson, LT Cmdr Daniel Papp, Seaman Bridget Reynolds, Spec E4 Michael Santoyo, Tech SGT Michelle Shalloup, Petty Officer Thomas F. Shereck, 1st LT Tyler Smith, LT Kyle R. Smolek USAF, SGT James Talley, 1st LT US Army Vincent Teodoro, Corpsman Jonathan Waters, LT Thomas M. Zager, LCPL Kyle W. Krause, 2nd LT Paul Huguelet, Jr., USMC
Lord, send out Your angels to protect them all. Help them discharge their duties honorably and well. Please bring them safely home to their families and loved ones. Please bring Your peace and mercy to our troubled world. Amen.
A big THANK YOU to everyone who
purchased merchandise from the Usborne
Book Fair and supported St. Anthony
Preschool. Bless you!
Adult Faith Formation (815-469-6198)
Deacon Tony Schlott, Director, x149
[email protected] Religious Education (Grades 1-8) Office (815-469-6072) Fax (815-806-9421) [email protected]
Deacon Tony Schlott, Director, x149
Kathy Depre, Secretary, x142
Diane Vanderpool, Secretary, x146
[email protected] Preschool (815-469-5417)
Pat Smart, Principal, x147
Jennie Buhs, Principal’s Asst., x147
St. Vincent DePaul Society
815-469-3750, x 114 SVDP PICK-UP (630-231-4658)
Parish Office Phone (815-469-3750) Fax (815-469-6514)
Rev. Richard Smith, Pastor, x115,
Rev. John Sponder, Parochial Vicar, x137
Rev. John Ohner, OSA, Weekend Assistant,
Deacon Joe Johnson, Pastoral Associate, x 111
(cell) 815-922-9796, [email protected]
Deacon Don Berkey,
Deacon Richard Rosko,
Deacon Bill Boucek
Deacon Tony Schlott
Lindsay Fitzgibbon, Business Manager, x143
Paula Bucciferro, Accountant, x126
Jeanne DeFries, Parish Secretary, x110
Lynette Rea, Music Ministry Director, x122
[email protected] Rev. R. Daniel
7659 West Sauk Trail Frankfort, IL 60423
Daily Mass: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am
(Morning Prayer, 7:45 am) Saturday Reconciliation: 4:00 to 4:50 pm
Saturday Mass Hours: 5:00 pm Sunday Mass Hours:
7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am, & 12:00 pm (Noon) MISSION STATEMENT We, the members of St. Anthony Catholic Church, gather together to worship and celebrate the sacraments, especially the Eucharist, as we strive to live the Gospel in our daily lives. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we are called to invite, inform, inspire and ignite the community in our faith journey by fostering stewardship through sharing of our gifts of time, talent and treasure. We are further called to share our faith through active evangelization and charitable outreach.
Most Rev. R. Daniel Conlon, Bishop, Diocese of Joliet
Rev. Vytas Memenas, Pastor Emeritus www.stanthonyfrankfort.com
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