St. John Catholic Church 301 South Cottage Grove Avenue Glenwood, IL 60425

Phone 708-758-5098 ♦ Fax 708-758-0408 ♦ www.sjchurchglenwood.org

Annulment Ministry: 758-5098 Arts & Environment: Trudy Miller 758-6123 Baptism Program: Chuck and Kim Arvia 877-8818 Domestic Violence Awareness: Karen Leluga 754-1782 Evangelization: 758-5098 Finance Committee: 758-5098 Knights of Columbus: Rick Michalak 747-3045 Ministry of Care: Bob Leluga 754-1782 Outreach: 758-5098 Parish Council: 758-5098 Parish Fellowship: Serena Hewitt 323-5123 Prayer Link: Judy Konieczka 758-6276 RCIA 758-5098 Right to Life 758-5098 Server Training: Ralph Sobie 877-7653 Server Schedule-Parish Office: 758-5098 St. John’s Women’s Club: Ginny Williamson 466-0873 Ushers: Charles Lazzara 219-515-2530 Young Adult Ministry: Nancy Galbreath 296-8704

St. John Catholic Church

Phone: 708-758-5098 Fax: 708-758-0408

Rev. William J. McFarlane - Pastor frbill301@gmail.com

Religious Education Terese Frederickson Music Director Nathanael Stasinski Parish Secretary Betsy Díaz-Kudra Maintenance James Lewandowski

Parish Email: sjglenwood301@gmail.com Visit us at: www.sjchurchglenwood.org

Parish Office Hours: M-F 8:30 AM-2:00 PM

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM

Sunday: 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM Holy Days: 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM

Weekday Mass Monday - Friday

8:00 AM

Eucharistic Service Saturday 8:00 AM

Adoration of the Holy Eucharist Mondays 3:00—6:00 PM

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Confessions

Saturdays 4:00 - 4:30 PM or by appointment

First Friday Benediction after 8:00 AM Mass

First Saturday

Sorrowful Mother Novena after 8:00 AM Mass

Sacrament of Baptism or Marriage

Please call the Parish Office to schedule

Sick Calls Call the Parish Office to arrange for a visit

RCIA

For information on becoming a Catholic, adult sacramental preparation or Adult Ed.,

Please call the parish office.

St. John Mission Statement

We, the people of St. John Parish, being brothers and sisters in Christ,

accept as our mission: to know our faith

to live by truth and love to serve the needs of others

to teach by example to strengthen,

inspire and improve the Parish family.

12th CCD Classes 9:00 AM 13th Adoration of the Holy Eucharistic 3:00 PM 14th Parent Meeting for First Communion 7:00 PM 15th Choir Rehearsal 7:00 PM 16th K of C Business Meeting 7:30 PM 18th Football Raffle 4:30 PM 19th CCD Classes 9:00 AM Football Raffle 7:30 AN 20th Adoration of the Holy Eucharistic 3:00 PM 22nd Choir Rehearsal 7:00 PM 25th Sacrament of Reconciliation 10:00 AM Football Raffle Sale 4:30 PM 26th CCD Classes 9:00 AM Football Raffle Sale 9:00 AM

Mass Intentions FR. WILLIAM SAUNDERS What does it mean to have a Mass "offered" for someone? An individual may ask a priest to offer a Mass for several reasons: for example, in thanksgiving, for the intentions of another person (such as on a birthday), or, as is most common, for the repose of the soul of someone who has died. One must never forget the infinite graces that flow from the Sacrifice of the Mass which benefit one’s soul. Pope Leo XIII in his encyclical "Mirae caritatis" (1902) beautifully elaborated this point and emphasized the connection between the com-munion of saints with the Mass: "The grace of mutual love among the living, strengthened and increased by the sacrament of the Eucharist, flows, especially by virtue of the Sacrifice [of the Mass], to all who belong to the communion of saints." In his encyclical "Ecclesia de Eucharistia," our beloved late Holy Father, Pope John Paul II, taught, "In the celebration of the Eucharistic Sacrifice, the Church prays that God, the Father of mercies, will grant His chil-dren the fullness of the Holy Spirit so that they may become one body and one spirit in Christ." (No. 43). Please keep in mind that the tradition of offering Masses for others, particularly the dead, originates in the very early Church. Given this understanding, we can add some specifics. When a priest offers Holy Mass, he has three intentions: First, to offer the Mass reverently and validly in accord with the norms of the Church. Second, to offer the Mass in union with the whole Church and for the good of the whole Church. Third, to offer the Mass for a par-ticular intention, such as the repose of the soul of someone who has died. The special personal fruits of the Mass benefit the celebrating priest who acts in the person of Christ in offer-ing the Mass and to the people who are in attendance and participate in the offering of the Mass. These fruits are both extensively and intensively finite, since each of us is finite. Therefore, the more a Mass is offered, the more benefit is conferred. Finally, a person may ask a priest to offer a Mass for a particular intention; usually, a stipend is given to the priest for offering the Mass, which thereby in justice creates an obligation which must be satisfied. When we face the death of someone, even a person who is not Catholic, to have a Mass offered for the repose of his soul and to offer our prayers are more beneficial and comforting than any other sympathy card or bou-quet of flowers. To have a Mass offered on the occasion of a birthday, anniversary or special need is appropri-ate, beneficial and appreciated.

Mass Intentions Requests January 18th and 19th after all the Masses you will have the opportunity to request Mass Intentions for your loved ones. Please come with the names and dates of your request and the Minis-ters in the vestibule will be able to assist you. We have plenty of week day Masses available and limited weekend Masses. Suggested donation per Mass is $10.00 (exact amount or check is requested.)

To All Religious Education Program First Holy Communion Preparation

Students and Parents: This is a reminder to arrange for at least one parent to attend the

First Reconciliation Meeting on

Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 7:00 PM.

The meeting will be held in the

Blue Room here at

St. John Catholic Church

The pastor and Mrs. Dianne O'Connor will be discussing with you the process of the First Reconciliation and review with you the benefits of the sacrament and importance of renewal. Please mark your calendars as all students in this class will be making

the Sacrament of First Reconciliation on

Saturday, January 25, 2020 at

10:00 AM here at

St. John Catholic Church.

Para Todos Los Programas de Educación Religiosa Primera Preparación de Comunión

Estudiantes y Padres:

Este es un recordatorio para organizar al menos un padre para asistir a la

Primera reunión de reconciliación en

Martes 14 de enero de 2020 a las 7:00 p.m.

La reunión se llevará a cabo en el

Cuarto Azul aquí en

Iglesia Católica de San Juan El pastor y la Sra. Dianne O'Connor discutirán con usted el proceso de la

Primera Reconciliación y revisarán con usted los beneficios del sacramento y la importancia de la renovación.

Marque sus calendarios ya que todos los estudiantes en esta clase harán

El Sacramento de La Primera Reconciliación en

Sábado 25 de enero de 2020 a

10:00 A.M aquí en

Iglesia Católica de San Juan.

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The Baptism of the Lord

It is fitting that on this final feast of the season of Christ-mas, we celebrate Jesus’ baptism, and with it our own entry into Christ’s life through the waters of baptism. During Christmas, we have reflected on the stunning recognition that God came to be one with us in Jesus Christ. Now, as we make the transition to Ordi-nary Time, we think about what it means to follow this same Christ, the Anointed One of God. In baptism, we too are anointed. Baptism plunges us into Christ’s death and resurrection; in baptism, we receive the Holy Spirit. Baptism, which is available to all who believe, draws us to the very heart of God. In baptism, we be-come the servants of the Lord, chosen ones who are called for the victory of justice, a light for the nations. WHY ARE YOU COMING TO ME? We can almost hear the amazement in John the Baptist’s voice as he says to Jesus, “I need to be bap-tized by you, and yet you are coming to me?” Through-out the time that John preached and baptized people in the desert, he had been preparing people for the coming of the Messiah. Now, Jesus approaches him for bap-tism! We might share in his wonder. Why would Jesus, who is sinless, come to John for a baptism of repent-ance? Jesus’ response to John helps us understand. Je-sus has come to fulfill all that is expected in the Messi-ah, and more. As he entered the waters of baptism, Jesus entered fully into our humanity, raising us toward God. Jesus sanctified the waters of baptism, making them holy, opening the heavens through his humble obedience to God’s plan of love. CHRIST’S MISSION IS OUR MISSION As Jesus came out of the baptismal waters, the Holy Spirit descended upon him and a voice from the heavens was heard saying, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” In joining himself to humanity, Jesus opened the heavens for us, and in do-ing so, was confirmed in his mission of mercy and love. In baptism, we are joined with Christ. Immersed into his life and love, his mission is our mission. It is still early in this new year. Today, reflect on your bap-tismal call to live as a member of Christ’s body. In what ways do you love God and others? In what ways might you grow as a disciple of our Lord Jesus Christ? How are you living the mission of Christ, to make God’s love and mercy known in the world? Is Christ’s mission your mission? Today’s Readings: Is 42:1–4, 6–7; Ps 29:1–2, 3–4, 3, 9–10; Acts 10:34–38; Mt 3:13–17 Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

El Bautismo del Señor ¿Y TÚ VIENES A QUE YO TE BAUTICE? Casi podemos escuchar el asom-bro de la voz de Juan el Bautista mientras le dice a Jesús: “Yo soy quien debe ser bautizado por ti, ¿y tú vienes a que yo te bautice?” Durante todo el tiempo que Juan predicó y bautizó a las personas,

las había estado preparando para la venida del Me-sías. Ahora, ¡Jesús se acerca a Juan para que lo bau-tice! La respuesta de Jesús a Juan nos ayuda a enten-der. Jesús ha venido a cumplir todo aquello esperado del Mesías y más. Al entrar a las aguas del bautismo, Jesús entra completamente en nuestra humanidad, llevándonos hacia Dios. Jesús santificó las aguas del bautismo, haciéndolas sagradas, abriendo los cielos mediante su humilde obediencia al plan de amor de Dios. LA MISIÓN DE CRISTO ES NUESTRA MISIÓN

Al salir Jesús de las aguas del bautismo, el Espíritu Santo descendió sobre él y una voz de los cielos se escuchó diciendo: “Este es mi Hijo muy amado, en quien tengo mis complacencias”. Al unir-se él mismo a la humanidad, Jesús abrió los cielos para nosotros, y al hacerlo, fue confirmado en su mi-sión de misericordia y amor. En el bautismo, nos unimos con Cristo. Inmersos en su vida y amor, su misión es nuestra misión. Todavía estamos al princi-pio de este año nuevo. Hoy, reflexiona en nuestra llamada bautismal para vivir como miembros del cuerpo de Cristo. ¿De qué manera amas a Dios en los demás? ¿De qué manera podrías crecer como dis-cípulo de nuestro Señor Jesucristo? ¿Cómo estás vi-viendo la misión de Cristo, para dar a conocer el amor y la misericordia de Dios en el mundo? ¿Es la misión de Cristo tu misión? Lecturas de hoy: Is 42:1–4, 6–7; Sal 29 (28):1–2, 3–4, 3, 9–10; Hch 10:34–38; Mt 3:13–17 Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

The Vigil, the Funeral Liturgy and the Committal set us on a path to a true healing, wholeness and peace.

YOUR CHRISTIAN BURIAL RITES…VIGIL, LITURGY AND COMMITTAL

The Vigil (Wake Service), the Funeral Liturgy (Mass), and the Committal (Burial/Entombment) each have distinct purposes in the journey to healing and whole-ness. The Vigil, the Funeral Liturgy and the Commit-tal set us on a path to healing, wholeness and peace. We don’t have to face it alone, nor should we, our church will be there for us, for that we are truly thank-ful.

Vigil for the Deceased (Wake)

The Vigil (Wake Service) is truly a time to laugh, cry, remember and pray. A time to rejoice in all that the person was and is. This can truly be a healing time for all those who are hurting. The Vigil for the Deceased is the first way that the Church captures the sentiments of those who are grieving and sets them in the context of our faith. A prayer service with readings selected from Scripture to fit the circumstances of the deceased, a homily that comforts and gives hope, intercessions that speak to the faith of those gathered around the deceased, and prayers selected from the rich resources found in the Order of Christian Funerals can do a great deal to pre-pare people to enter into the Christian spirit of the Fu-neral Liturgy. The Rosary or other prayers to the Blessed Virgin Mary can be part of the Vigil. Eulogies are best given at an appropriate time during the Vigil Service (Wake). While there is a natural de-sire to say good things about a person who has died, we must always remember that in the context of pray-er, it is the working of God’s grace in the life of the deceased for which we want to give thanks and praise. Eulogies in the context of prayer must be more than mere tributes to the goodness of the deceased. There must be a reference to what God has done for the de-ceased person and for us through him/her. Priests and parish bereavement ministers are available to assist families in selecting Scripture readings and music for the wake service and funeral liturgies.

Funeral Liturgy (Mass)

The Funeral Liturgy (Mass) is our great "Thank You" to God who created us, died for us, and who is calling each of us back to Himself. In this step the focus shifts slightly from emphasis on the deceased to God’s sav-ing works though Jesus Christ. The Mass, particularly at the time of death, is truly a special moment, a holy moment, a God-moment.

Celebrating the funeral liturgy at Mass in the parish church is the normal way in which most Catholics ex-perience the Order of Christian Funerals. The Eucha-rist looks forward to our participation in the heavenly banquet, where we are united with Jesus, the saints, and all those who share eternal life. Jesus said, "whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood shall live forever." (John 6:54) The Eucharist is truly the central point in a Catholic funeral. Its effectiveness is greatly enhanced when the family participates in appropriate ways: clothing the casket with the pall, selecting the Scripture readings, serving as lectors or extraordinary ministers, singing the responses and the hymns and, most especially, receiving Holy Communion. The funeral homily is of utmost importance in the fu-neral liturgy. A homily may only be delivered by a priest or a deacon, as liturgical homilies are part of the sacramental rite of the Eucharist. The homily speaks of the mystery of Christ’s death and resurrection and gives the deeper meaning that is found in the experi-ence of death and dying. The homily occurs within the context of a funeral Mass that is offered for the for-giveness of sins and the salvation of the soul of the faithful departed.

Rite of Committal (Cemetery)

The last step – the last concrete act we can do for our loved ones in this world – is the Committal, the burial or entombment of the remains of the deceased. The relationships, bonds and "communion" we build with one another in faith are not broken by death. Resting in a holy place with our brothers and sisters is a pro-found statement of that belief. The Rite of Committal is the final liturgy in the Order of Christian Funerals. Like the Vigil Service, the Rite of Committal makes use of Scripture, a few words of hope by the presider, intercessions and prayers. A Catholic cemetery is a sacred place of honor and respect for those who have died. It is a memorial to all who are interred there. It is a sacred place where Cath-olics come to express their grief and hope in the resur-rection for their loved ones who have preceded them in death. It is blessed ground, fitting for someone whose body was a temple of the Holy Spirit on earth and now awaits the resurrection from the dead. To have a representative of the Church present at this final moment is a great source of consolation to those who will now have to continue their journey in life without their beloved. While a priest may be unable to preside at the Committal Service, a deacon or a trained bereavement minister may represent the Church at this final moment.

CHRISTIAN BURIAL RITES

Mondays from 3:00 - 6:00 PM In the Chapel

Jessie Auron, Rita Burke, Rocco & Margo Consorti, Mary Ann Daliege, Brian Dowling Jr, Charlotte Drozdowski, Linda Foley, Cora Farren-kopf, Edward Glynn, Millie Gunther, Cindy Hanus, Ruben Herrera, Patricia Krezman, Jim Lendi, Kathy Liszewski, Barbara Lundquist, Elaine Marczewski, Mary Michelon, Debbie Nasa-kaitis, Lorraine Pawlowski, Caroline Roycroft, Rosemary Sanders, Amy Smith, Karen Truesdale, Seana Valentine, Evelyn Washington, Irene Wegner.

The Baptism of the Lord January 12, 2020

A voice came from the heavens, saying, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”

— Matthew 3:17

El Bautismo del Señor 12 de enero de 2020

Oyó una voz que decía, desde el cielo: “Éste es mi Hijo muy amado,

en quien tengo mis complacencias”. — Mateo 3:17

Trevor Blaszczyk, Chaplain Marcin Bulinski, Matthew Daliege, Mike and Lauren Fueling, Matthew Golden, Sgt. James Grunhard, Jordan Hasberger, Joshua Hasberger, Kamron Hasberger, Jeff Hefner, Lt. Alex Holba, Lt. Andrew Holba, Lt. Nicholas Holba, USAF, Giana Koce, Corey Longo, Jared Lopez, Jose Martinez, Jose M. Morfin, Sgt. USMC; Mark Nicola, Tom Raines, Robert Rich-mond, Steve Schluntz, USMC, Col. Donald Tomich, Michael Westervelt (Afganistan)

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION

Through the centuries, artists and craftspeople have depicted Jesus’ baptism in the Jordan River by John. At first in mosaics and frescoes, and later in tapestries, stained glass, and paintings, the scene is familiar. Jesus is standing waist‑high in flowing water. Above him, standing on dry land, John the Baptist pours water over Jesus. The first artists to depict this were sketching from memory. This is exactly how most people were baptized in the early days: as adults, standing or kneeling in the water, with water poured over their heads. This method of baptizing, called immersion, is the favored way today. An adult enters a font, or an in-fant is lowered a bit into the water supported by a parent’s hand, and water is poured or splashed over them. The treasures of baptistry art attest that submersion, or plunging beneath the water’s surface, is not really in our tradition, and that “infusion,” the mere pouring of a few drops of water, yields too narrow an understand-ing of what it means to be plunged into Christ’s life. Jesus Christ has gone before us into the water, and waits for us there with abundant gifts. No wonder the tradition calls for abundant symbols! —James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Monday: 1 Sm 1:1-8; Ps 116:12-19; Mk 1:14‑20 Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:9-20; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Mk 1:21‑28 Wednesday: 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20; Ps 40:2, 5, 7-10; Mk 1:29‑39 Thursday: 1 Sm 4:1-11; Ps 44:10-11, 14-15, 24-25; Mk 1:40‑45 Friday: 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a; Ps 89:16-19; Mk 2:1‑12 Saturday: 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a; Ps 21:2-7; Mk 2:13‑17 Sunday: Is 49:3, 5-6; Ps 40:2, 4, 7-10; 1 Cor 1:1-3; Jn 1:29-34

Do you have a family member in the military, neighbor or loved one to add to our prayer list? Call the parish office to add their name to the prayer list or update the current list.

PEACE We should have great peace if we did not busy ourselves with what others say and do. —Thomas à Kempis —Crudelis Herodes Deum, Tr. by J. M. Neale

January 12, 2020 Sunday Baptism of the Lord

To

January 19, 2020 Second Sunday In Ordinary Time

Baptism of the Lord January 12th 8:00 Deceased Members of the K of C by K of C 10:00

Monday–Weekday January 13th 8:00

Tuesday-Weekday January 14th 8:00

Wednesday–Weekday January 15th 10:00

Thursday–Weekday January 16th 8:00

Friday–St. Anthony, Abbot January 17th 8:00

Saturday-Weekday January 18th 8:00

Vigil of Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00

Sunday-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time January 19th 8:00 Frances Lisac by Bartkiewicz Family 10:00

January 18th/19th

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION

5:00 PM Kim Dirck (Sacristan)

Cathie Branch, Albert Djondo Annette Matusik

8:00 AM Janice Wenckus (Sacristan)

Andrea Anderson, Bill Miller Joe Wenckus

10:00 AM Kim Arvia (Sacristan)

Bernadette Harper, Karen Leluga Serena Hewitt

LECTORS

5:00 PM Jill Schumake 8:00 AM Bob Leluga 10:00 AM Susan Gates

ALTARS SERVERS

5:00 PM Kitty Branch

Ralph Sobie

8:00 AM Vince DeLaurentis 10:00 AM Elizabeth Zambrano

Junior Duarte

THIS IS MY BELOVED SON

This Sunday’s celebration of the Baptism of the Lord closes the Christmas season. In the scriptures we see one more epiphany, or manifestation, of the Spirit of God in Jesus—but this time it is as an adult, rather than as a child. Jesus’ baptism also serves as the inauguration of his prophetic mission and the messianic age. Today’s reading from Isaiah describes God’s chosen Messiah, upon whom God’s spirit rests. In the Acts of the Apostles Peter says that “God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power” (Acts 10:38). Finally, in the proclamation from Matthew’s Gospel Jesus’ baptism in water goes almost unnoticed. The crucial moment comes when the Spirit of God comes upon Jesus and a voice from heaven echoes the words of Isaiah: “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased” (Matthew 3:17). Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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PARISH COUNCIL COMMITTEE

Fr. William McFarlane Karen Leluga-Secretary

Ora Adams John Kennerk Ricki Biank Judy Konieczka Evonne Blakey Ginny Williamson Ron Carine Maira Zambrano

PARISH FINANCE COMMITTEE

Fr. William McFarlane Joe Dillon/Bookkeeper Dan Genisio-Co chair Bill Miller-Secretary

Susan Gates Lynn Unyi Phyllis Giroux Janice Wenckus

TO TEACH WHO CHRIST IS

Total Pledges/Donations: $425,919 Parish Share: $319,919

# of Pledges/Donations: 121 Actual Collections through November 15, 2019

$274,903.00

Questions? Call the Parish Office or The Campaign Office at 312-534-8500

WHEN YOU NEED HELP CALL Catholic Charities 12731 S Wood St.

Blue Island, IL 60406

Evening Supper St. Anne Parish Hall

Mondays Only 5:30PM 16801 Dixie Highway, Hazel Crest, IL 60429

708-333-8379

Faith Church Various Support & Recovery Services

219-864-0300

Crisis Center For South Suburbia

708-429-7255

Joyful Again Widowed Ministry

Program 708-354-7211

Aid for Women Pregnancy Care Center

24-hour helpline 312-621-1100

Catholic Charities Senior Services

15300 S. Lexington, Harvey, IL 60426

708-596-2222

Courage For single mothers &

unplanned Pregnancies 708-636-8001

Wounded Healers Grief Support Group

219-924-5577 www.woundedhealersnwi.com

SSC on Alcoholism & Substance Abuse

708-647-3333

If you have been attending St. John and have been unsure about joining, don’t be. We are a welcom-ing community and would love to have you with us.

To become a member of St. John Parish, fill out the information below and place this in the Offer-tory Collection or mail it to the parish office. You may also call the parish secretary at 758-5098. If you have a new address or phone number please call the office or submit this form so we can keep our records updated. Name(s)_______________________________ Address_______________________________ City__________________________________ Phone_________________________________ Email_________________________________

SUNDAY COLLECTION Weekly Goal: $4,100.00

December 21st/22nd

Sunday Collection $3,567.00* Envelopes Received 127*

E-Giving $300.00* Transactions 12

Total Sunday Giving $3,867.00** Christmas Collection $10,548.85

* Includes Memorials ** Includes E-Giving

St. John 50/50 Raffle December 29, 2019

Envelope number 274 was drawn for the 50/50 raffle drawing. The parishioner assigned this num-ber did not participate in the drawing. This week’s prize of $374.50 will be added to next week’s 50/50 raffle.

See church bulletin board for official rules. Many thanks to all who participated.