St. Louis de Montfort

Oak Lawn, Illinois

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PRAY

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FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK!!

Hello, By this time, most of you have heard the news about the decision made by the Archdiocese of Chicago to close St. Louis de Montfort School at the end of this school year in June. As you can imagine, we are all deeply

saddened by this decision. The teachers and I are committed to ending this school year on a positive note. We will be planning various events and activities to give the students and their families good memories to take with them to their new schools. I ask that you continue to support us in our various fundraising efforts. The funds raised from these events go into the general operating fund of the school which helps us pay our bills. When the School Advisory Board first came up with the idea for a raffle of a suite to a Blackhawks game, we hoped that this would be an annual major fundraiser. We still have raffle tickets available and the drawing will be next Sunday, January 29th. Please support our efforts! Traditionally, the last week of January has been celebrated as Catholic Schools week throughout the Archdiocese of Chicago. Normally, we would begin the week with an Open House to celebrate our students and families and to help get word out about our school to the community. Because of the news about the closure, we will not be having our annual Open House. This will give our school families the opportunity to visit other schools on this day to help them in choosing a new school. In next week's bulletin, I will talk about the different events we will have in school during Catholic Schools Week for our students. Please pray for our students, families and the staff throughout this difficult time. Thank you for your continued support, Mrs. Wilson

St. Louis de Montfort Raffle

DID YOU GET YOUR RAFFLE TICKET YET?

Time is running out! Grand prize ~ Skybox for Blackhawks vs

St. Louis Blues at United Center, February 26 Included in the package, valued at $6,800:

Skybox tickets for 20 guests ~ 4 Parking Passes Food & beverage for four hours

2nd Prize ~ $1,000 3rd Prize ~ $750.00 4th Prize ~ 500.00 5th & 6th Prize ~ $250.00

With only 300 tickets being sold don’t wait to get yours!

∗Split the cost with friends or family

∗School families get credit toward fund raising commitment for each ticket they sell

∗DRAWING WILL BE HELD JANUARY 29TH

The R.E. department is canceling class on Saturday, January 28, 2017. The school is in need of the classrooms that weekend. We need to move that class to Saturday, February 4, 2017. This means in February R.E. classes will be on:

Saturday, February 4th, 2017 Saturday, February 11th, 2017 Saturday, February 25th, 2017 Children in 2nd & 8th grade need to be in attendance due to preparation for their Sacraments. I apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you for your understanding. Mrs. Cheryl Plesha Religious Education Coordinator

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On Saturday, February 4th we will be taking down the church Christmas decorations. Any volunteers to assist are always welcomed and greatly appreciated!

ATTENTION CHOIR MEMBERS Please make a note of the following rehearsal dates for the month of January: Tuesday, January 24

Children’s Choir 3:00– 4:00 PM Adult Choir 7:00—8:30 PM

Thursday, January 26 Children’s Bell Choir 3:00—4:00 PM Adult Bell Choir 7:00—8:00 PM

Tuesday, January 31 Children’s Choir 3:00—4:00 PM

BINGO IS CANCELLED AND HAS NOT BEEN RESCHEDULED

We pray for God’s blessings on

recently Baptized children and their families.

Aramis Muradian Son of Artur and Elysa Muradian

Pictured: Artur & Elysa, Aramis, Deacon Bill Sullivan, Godparents, Luis Molina & Desirae Flores

Noah James Summerville

Son of Todd and Heather Summerville Pictured: Rene Martinez (Godmother), Fr. Dan Tomich, Heather & Noah, Todd and Joe Delmagori (Godfather)

Catholic Schools Week

Sunday, January 29th begins Catholic Schools Week. Please stop by Quinn Hall after the 9:30 Mass. The Family School Association (FSA) will be hosting the annual Scholastic Book Fair. The book fair will be open for 1 hour following 9:30 Mass. Additionally, our Jr. High students will be displaying their Science Fair projects in Quinn Hall. All are welcome to come and see the hard work put into their projects. If you or someone you know supported our Blackhawks Fundraiser, you’ll want to join us in Quinn Hall for the drawing and announcement of our winners!! If you haven’t gotten your ticket, you have until Friday, 27th. Thank you for supporting us and GOOD LUCK! (Winner need not be present)

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Jackie Adomovicz Jesse Anderer George Badke

Jim Ball Richard Bania

Erik Baranowski Irene Baranowski

Lillian Berenis Sr. Bernardine Mikey Bevan Joyce Bitinas

Jesselyn Brucki Diane Chrapkiewicz

Pat Chudy John Condon Sue Conley

Betty Connolly Donna Dong

Mary Dragozetic Rita Duchowicz Shirley Duran

Jack Falsey John Furmaniak Sr.

Dave Gallagher Sandra Gilbert

Lorraine Grams Dorothy Hayden

Janis Hayden Mary Hinchey Theresa Iser Marilyn Jones

Mary Jane Kirchner Doris Konieczka

Daniel Kosiek Kurt Kutschke

Joyce Lenzi Josie Maracic Agnes Mark Rita Mazur

Mary Ann & Bill Meskowski Rosemary Mihelic

Andy Mikal Barbara Minster Judy Mitchell Vencia Munis

Christopher Murphy Teresa Myczek Michael Nolan Debbie Ornat Kari Raspanti

Kelly Robertson Frances Schmidt Joan Schramm

Bridget Schroeder Ruth Ann Smith

Jim Staros Mercedita Suclan

Terry Swierk Jay Tarczon

Dorothy Tinman Diane Uryasz

Jerry Wantroba II Mary Wantuck

Cathy Jo Werner Shelley Werner-Torsan Robert & Carol Zucas

We pray for those among us who are suffering from illnesses

REST IN PEACE

We pray for our family and friends that have recently died Genevieve Simkunis

Sr. Therese O’Donnell Donna Chlebek

Please keep them and their families in your prayers

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

ST. JOSEPH TABLE Saturday, March 18th

According to legend, the St. Joseph Altar

originated in Sicily many centuries ago during a period of drought and famine. In desperation, the people turned to St. Joseph asking his help. When

the rains finally came and the crops prospered, their prayers were answered. In Thanksgiving, the com-munity made offerings to St. Joseph of their most

prized possession, their food.

The Women’s Auxiliary is organizing a St. Joseph’s Table at St. Louis de Montfort to carry on the tradition and honor St. Joseph. More details will be posted as plans are finalized.

Jan. 28 5:00PM Jan. 29 7:30 AM Jan. 29 9:30 AM Jan. 29 11:30 AM L. Trail H. Niemiec J. Cepek K. Tarczon J. Werner M. Kocher A. Weiss C. Karnoski M. Leffers M. Uryasz D. Widmer C. Gotto

Extraordinary J. Kocher M. Gilbert M. Murphy J. Hurckes Ministers of Communion J. Miller J. Sibick S. Kozak M. Gal

T. Wasik K. Delmagori D. Gajda M. Farrell D. Sichelski B. Gilbert V. Munis D. Ott

Commentator D. Sichelski M. Uryasz D. Widmer C. Karnoski

Lector A. Sinde E. Tierney P. Weiss C. Gotto

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Weekly Activities at St. Louis

Saturday, January 21 9:00 AM—Rosary—(CH) 9:00—10:00 AM Adoration Sunday, January 22 Monday, January 23 9:00 AM— Rosary (CH) Tuesday, January 24 9:00 AM — Rosary (CH) 3:00 -4:00 PM—Children’s choir rehearsal 7:00—8:30 PM—Adult choir rehearson 7:00 PM — Needle workers (QH) Wednesday, January 25 9:00 AM — Rosary (CH) 9:00 AM—10:00 AM—Parish Pantry Thursday, January 26 9:00 AM— Rosary (CH) 3:00—4:00 PM—Children’s Bell choir rehearsal 7:00—8:00 PM—Adults Bell choir rehearsal Friday, January 27 9:00 AM— Rosary (CH) 9:00 AM—10:00 AM—Parish Pantry Saturday, January 28 9:00 AM — Rosary—(CH) 9:00—10:00 AM— Adoration Sunday, January 29

Weekly Mass Intentions

Saturday, January 21 8:30 AM — Communion Service 5:00 PM— +Deceased members of Bienia & Kusmirek Families +Robert Stepanek III Sunday, January 22, Third Sunday Ordinary Time 7:30 AM Raymond & Diana & Norbert Maza 9:30 AM - +Clem Hojnacki +Breda Courtney 11:30 AM—+Jozef Podczerwinski Monday, January 23 8:30 AM— People of the Parish Tuesday, January 24 8:30 AM — Wednesday, January 25 8:30 AM — Communion Service Thursday, January 26 8:30 AM— +Ann Tolan Friday, January 27 8:30 AM — +Francis Venard Saturday, January 28 8:30 AM — Communion Service 5:00 PM— +Vita Scribano—37th Anniversary of death +Thomas & Anna Dillon Sunday, January 29, Fourth Sunday Ordinary Time 7:30 AM— People of the Parish 9:30 AM - +Wolter & Diane Skupien 11:30 AM—+Katarzyna Dobrowska

Sunday Readings for January 22

First reading: Isaiah 8:23-9:3 Second reading: 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17 Gospel: Matthew 4:12-23 or 4:12-17

Sunday Readings for January 29

First reading: Zephaniah 2:3, 3:12-13 Second reading: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12a

WEEKLY OFFERING

December 7/8 $5,700.00 Give Central $ 305.00

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

ST. JOHN PAUL II EUCHARISTIC ADORATION ASSOCIATION

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

Every Saturday St. Louis de Montfort Chapel

9:00—10:00 AM Please join us

Knights of Columbus Council 14553

The 2017 Mass book is open. Please contact the Parish Home at 708.599.5300 during regular business hours if you would like to have a mass said in remembrance of a loved one or for a special intention.

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Fr. Stanley Stuglik: Pastor Mr. Bill Sullivan: Deacon Fr. Mark Canavan: Pastor Emeritus Ms. Jan Podolak: Parish Secretary Mrs. Karen Deegan: Director of Music Parish Home: 8808 Ridgeland Ave, Oak Lawn IL Phone: 708-599-5300 Fax: 708-599-2678 Email: parish.office@sldmparish.org Parish Website: www.sldmparish.org Parish Home Office Hours: 9:00 AM— 2:30 PM Monday—Friday Mrs. Melissa Wilson: School Principal Mrs. Cheryl Plesha: Director of Religious Education School Address: 8840 Ridgeland Ave, Oak Lawn IL School Phone: 708-599-5781 School Fax: 708-599-5782

MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 7:30, 9:30 and 11:30 AM Weekdays 8:30 AM (Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri) 8:30 AM Communion Service (Wed) Saturday 8:30 AM Communion Service Confessions: Saturday 4:00 to 4:30 PM Baptisms: 2nd & 4th Sunday of every month Pre-Baptismal Program: The 1st Tuesday every other month. Arrangements can be made by calling the Rectory. Weddings: Couples should contact the parish priest at least six months in advance of wedding date.

Welcome to St. Louis de Montfort Parish

CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS St. Louis De Montfort Church #000448 8808 S. Ridgeland Avenue Oak Lawn, IL 60453 TELEPHONE 708 599-5300 CONTACT PERSON Jan Podolak EMAIL: parish.office@sldmparish.org SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2013 Adobe Acrobat XI Windows 8 TRANSMISSION TIME Wednesday 11:00 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION January 22, 2017 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 8 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Please change your records to reflect our new Email address indicated above.