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480 S. PARK BOULEVARD · GLEN ELLYN, ILLINOIS 60137 | PHONE: 630.469.7540 | FAX: 630.469.7590

OUR PARISH MISSION STATEMENT As members of Christ’s family,

through St. James the Apostle Parish, we:

the Lord by proclaiming His Word and

celebrating His Sacraments,

by learning more about God’s loving plan for us,

to the call of Christ by sharing our talents, gifts and our love,

to the universal community by loving and serving our neighbors.

CLERGY (630) 469-7540

Very Rev. David J. Hankus, D. Min., Ph. D. PASTOR [email protected] ext. 203

Rev. John Sebahar PASTOR EMERITUS

MINISTRY CENTER (630) 469-7540

Visit our website: www.stjamesge.org

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Monday - Wednesday 8:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Thursday 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Friday 8:30 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Pat Mooney DIRECTOR OF [email protected] MUSIC MINISTRY ext. 207

Gina Wiedman DIRECTOR OF [email protected] YOUTH MINISTRY ext. 208

Rubi Garfias PARISH SECRETARY [email protected] ext. 201

Lisa Gilligan COORDINATOR OF [email protected] COMMUNICATIONS, LITURGY & SAFE ENVIRONMENT ext. 205

ST. JAMES SCHOOL (630) 469-8060

www.stjamesge-school.org

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Paul Kirk PRINCIPAL [email protected]

RELIGIOUS ED OFFICE (630) 858-5646 [email protected]

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. AND DURING CLASS SESSIONS

Lisa Weesner COORDINATOR [email protected]

WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday Vigil | 4:00 P.M. Sunday | 9:00 & 11:00 A.M.

WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE

Monday - Thursday Daily Mass | 8:00 A.M. Friday Communion Service | 8:00 A.M.

HOLY DAY MASS SCHEDULE

On the Holy Day | 8:00 A.M., 12:15 & 7:00 P.M. UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

CONFESSIONS

Saturday | 2:30 - 3:30 P.M.

Sunday, November 17, 2019 | Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

The End is Near The title of this article is one that gets most people’s attention. I am not predicting the end of

the world or the end of anything else. I am calling us to reflect upon the fact that our liturgical year is coming to an end. We will then begin a new cycle in the church year with the First Sunday of Advent

(December 1.) In many places of the world, this is harvest time and our Scripture readings focus on what is often called the “last things” (e.g. the end of the world, the final judgment.) We are winding

down our own year of 2019 and it is good to reflect upon what we have accomplished or not

accomplished, as well as to give thanks and praise to God for His presence to us this past year. We certainly will do that on Thanksgiving Day next week, but really we should be thanking our Lord

each and every day of our lives. We hear the Lord tell us about the final harvest, when the good will be separated from the bad, and God’s Kingdom will reign without end. Jesus tells us in today’s

Gospel, that the day and hour are known to God the Father alone.

We need not be afraid of the final judgment, if we have been living our lives as good and holy

people. Only those who have removed themselves from God’s presence need to be afraid. Our Lord reminds us of these “last things,” not to frighten us, but to encourage us to live now as His faithful

people. We are to take the Gospel seriously and live as Jesus lived. When the final judgment does take place, we can then be assured of a special dwelling place in heaven where there is perfect peace,

love and happiness.

Father David

| November 17, 2019 | The Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Second Collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development is November 23/24

For over 43 million Americans, there is a thin line: between eviction and home, between hunger and health, between unemployment and work, between anxiety and stability. This line is the Poverty Line. For a family of four, that line is $24,257 a year*.

The Catholic Campaign for Human Development is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty by funding community programs that encourage independence. You are essential to its success. Your generous donations will give those in poverty the support they need to make lasting changes. Together, we can make a difference in families and communities across the United States. Please donate prayerfully and generously. Thank you.

* Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States, 2015.

November 17, 2019 | The Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time |

Upcoming Holiday Bulletin Deadlines

Please make a note of the following early deadlines for the December and January bulletins:

• December 1 edition .... November 18th by 9 A.M. • December 8 edition .... November 29th by 9 A.M. • December 15 edition ..... December 6th by 9 A.M. • December 22 edition .... December 9th by 9 A.M. • December 29 edition .. December 16th by 9 A.M. • January 5 edition ......... December 19th by 9 A.M. • January 12 edition ....... December 27th by 9 A.M.

Articles may be submitted to [email protected].


Parish Prayer List If you would like to add a name to the parish prayer list, please contact Rubi at: [email protected] or call her at 630.469.7540, ext. 201. Thank you!

Nicholas Affatato Olivia Aliga Mike Asani

Jason B. Jennifer Baker

Leela Baddipalli Enzo Bernabei Karen Bjanki Lydia Boyer Ken Bucheit

Mac Arthur Butler Neil Carey

Michael Chachula Rose Chachula Natalie Chavez

Adam Chrzastek Anthony V. Coco

Agapita Collo Joel L. Collo

Myrna Comstock Mary Ann Contafio

Annette Cooke Donna Cooke

Rosemarie Cooke Nora L. Cote

Charlie DeMory Georgianna DeMory

Tony DeMory Nick DiFruscolo

Elmer Dignabice Jodi Dombock

Melinda Dragicevich Mike Dye

Phoebe Fajardo Mary Lou Fehlen Mary Ellen Finnane Bernie Finnegan Sarah Fitzgerald

John Flanyck Johnny Fong Alex Fosco

Larry Foster James Frasier

Vanessa Frazier Rob Fruit

Darlene Galgan Edward Galvin

Dorothy Gonzalez Don Michael Grabiec

Robert Gunter Susan Hagensee Sharon Harbert

Lucille Highsmith Josh Hobson John Jackson

Gail Johnsen Margaret Johnson John Keating Josefina Kellogg Michael Kidney Patricia Klein Marie Kohler

Alan Kurpiewski Lou LaBuda Peter Lajoice Frances Lang Robert Lenger

Felomina Lezada Woody Lindauer

Zosimo Lim Keegan Lohenry Todd Lohenry

Mae Fr. Art Maher

Mel Marini Louise McIntyre

Louis Montana Sr. Leticia Moreno

Mary Motto Art Moxley

Geri Moxley Joseph Mulcare Pat Mulcrone Jean Murphy

Fr. Jim Murphy John Murray Nik Nguyen Jean O’Brien Ted O’Brien

Peggy O’Reilly Fr. John Ouper Ross Parayno

Carolyn Patterson Charmaine Patterson Patricia Patterson

James Pelletiere Samantha Pelletiere

Toni Pereira Ernesto Pojas

Milagros Pojas Thomas Radic

Roberta Rainville Cora Reda

Gabrielle Reese Jordan Richards Angela Rinaldi

John Rossi Rose Rudnick Colleen Sabel

Christiana Salameh

Steven Salata Carol Sandowski Russ Schauer

Glenn Schroerder Fr. John Sebahar

Wanda Slupik Cindy Smetana Margo Smetana Marie Sobecki

Grace Stasi Joan Szabo

Sheila Tomazewski Maria Tomczak

Ronald Townsel Frank Trankina

Fred Tsai Nora Tsai Joan Turos

Joseph Turos Gabriella Urban Zoraida Vazquez

Florencio Vergeldedios Alexander Joseph Yee

Rosita Yee Chok Yu

Carol Williams Ann Wilson

Mary Winter Paulette Wolski Ethel Zindrick

We Offer Our Prayers

Administration Ministries [ STEWARDSHIP NOTE FOR TODAY ]

Today’s readings paint a somewhat frightening picture of the end of time. The Gospel, however, ends with the assurance to faithful stewards that those who persevere will be saved.

The collection amount for November 9/10 is $13,693.40

Your generosity is greatly appreciated and needed!

“Whoever believes in me, even if they die, will live.”

Eugene Flynn, father of Brent (Nancy) Flynn

We Make House Calls! —Communion for the Homebound—

If you or a loved one are temporarily or permanently homebound and unable to attend Mass, the St. James Ministry of Care can bring Holy Communion to your home on a regular basis. To have a qualified and trained St. James lay parishioner bring Communion to YOUR home, please call the St. James Ministry Center at 630-469-7540.

Readings for the Week

Monday: 1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63; Ps 119:53, 61, 134, 150, 155, 158; Lk 18:35-43 Tuesday: 2 Mc 6:18-31; Ps 3:2-7; Lk 19:1-10 Wednesday: 2 Mc 7:1, 20-31; Ps 17:1bcd, 5-6, 8b, 15; Lk 19:11-28 Thursday: 1 Mc 2:15-29; Ps 50:1b-2, 5-6, 14-15; Lk 19:41-44 Friday: 1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59; 1 Chr 29:10bcd, 11-12; Lk 19:45-48 Saturday: 1 Mc 6:1-13; Ps 9:2-4, 6, 16, 19; Lk 20:27-40 Sunday: 2 Sm 5:1-3; Ps 122:1-5; Col 1:12-20; Lk 23:35-43

Saints and Special Observances Sunday: Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: The Dedication of the Basilicas of Ss. Peter & Paul; St. Rose Philippine Duchesne Thursday: The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Friday: St. Cecilia Saturday: St. Clement I; St. Columban; Blessed Miguel Agustín Pro; the Blessed Virgin Mary


Worship Ministries

Christian Education Ministries

We are blessed to have you with us today—and every weekend! Our liturgies are enhanced by your presence and participation. We hope that you find the experience here at St. James to include a warm and inspiring celebration of the Eucharist and the faith that we profess.

Welcome to St. James!

Sunday Evening Bible Study

Please note that this month’s Sunday Evening Bible Study will no longer be meeting on November 17th. We will resume in December on Sunday, December 15th. We hope you will join us!

Attention high school teens!! Our winter overnight is coming up quickly during Christmas break.

Be sure to sign up for loads of fun, faith, and fellowship with other teens from nearby parishes! Contact Gina for more information before space is gone!


St. James Youth Ministry


Christian Service Ministries

It’s Time to Start Thinking about the St. James Christmas Basket Program!

It is time to start thinking about the Christmas Basket Program again! As is our tradition, we hope to serve 200+ needy families with a beautiful Christmas! Family Selection begins this weekend. Gifts are due by December 5th and 6th. Please stop by our table in the narthex this weekend and adopt a family in need to bless this Christmas.

Questions? Please email Dawn Fitzpatrick at [email protected] for more information.

Share Your Blessings at Thanksgiving

When the pilgrims settled in America, they celebrated a meal with the Native Americans, giving thanks for the bountiful harvest. The turkey became a symbol of that first Thanksgiving feast. Fast forwarding to the 21st century, America is now made up of many different ethnic groups, each giving thanks according to their culture.

The Glen Ellyn Food Pantry goal is to provide complete Thanksgiving Meals of choice to those struggling to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. Your contributions will enable the pantry to assist those requesting help. If you know anyone unable to provide a Thanksgiving meal for their family, please have them contact the pantry at 630-469-8668. For more information, see our poster board located in the narthex.

The members of the Glen Ellyn Food Pantry are grateful for the strong support it continues to receive from the St. James community. Have a Blessed Thanksgiving!

The accompanying picture shows Grand Knight Vinnie Roman receiving the Columbian Award on behalf of Council #9806 from District Deputy Steward Mattson. This service award is given to Councils who have exemplified commitments to the Faith, Family, Community, and Life Programs of the Knights of Columbus as demonstrated by their volunteer hours.

The other two pictures show Tootsie Roll Chairman Ray Klein delivering checks to Roger Cave of Parent Alliance Employment Project and to Heidi Seabloom (along with some of the residents of the group homes) of Stars Family Services. These two organizations are both involved with serving the disabled community in our area. Help for the handicapped has been a long-standing tradition for the Knights and the receipts from this year’s Tootsie Roll drive go directly to such organizations.

Please be aware of the Knights bi-annual Blood Drive to be held on the Saturday morning following Thanksgiving Day (Saturday, 11/30). This is a weekend when blood supplies have been traditionally low. Please consider volunteering to give blood at this event.

As shown by the above, the Knights are involved with many volunteer opportunities around St. James the Apostle Parish. If you are a male and over the age of 18, please consider joining us as we strive to enhance God’s Kingdom here at St. James.


Diocesan Events

Diocesan Missions to the Sucre, Bolivia – Are You Being Called?

Imagine this scene: Our day starts with Mass at 7:00 A.M. at the Sister’s chapel. After a short walk back to Hostal Sucre we enjoy breakfast. As breakfast finishes the medical and dental team loads up the bus to head out to the barrios clinic. Members of the construction team gather their gloves and backpacks for another day of building and painting. The Hostal becomes quiet once again, waiting for the sound of tired, but happy and content missioners when everyone returns at the end of the day. • Can you see this image in your mind? • Does it stir something in your heart? • Is there something in your gut wanting to be part of the scene? The Spirit may be calling you to mission. Partnership In Mission is pleased to announce the next formation of the medical/construction/outreach mission team to Sucre, Bolivia. Please note, we will not be fielding a surgical team for the 2020 mission. We want to take this hiatus as we study the changing landscape of mission in Latin America and work with our partners at Christ of the Americas Hospital in developing a renewed vision for an effective and impactful collaborative ministry that will carry us forward in the years to come. The mission goes to serve the poorest of the poor. This mission will leave on April 18th and return May 2nd, 2020. The medical team needs the following: Pediatricians and/or Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, Family Practitioners, Internists, and Dentists to work with the clinic team. There is also a great need for Staff Nurses, especially with Spanish speaking ability. The medical team will also have opportunity to conduct seminars for local medical and nursing students and other members of the medical community. The ability for team members who can teach is a super plus. We are also looking for men and women who would like to partner with local families to build rooms and work in the outreach programs for the poor in the villages around Sucre. No special construction skills are needed, just willing hands and warm hearts. In addition to the people we need, we also ask for your prayers. An Information Meeting is Scheduled Join us on Thursday, November 21st, 2019 at 7:00 P.M. at the Blanchette Catholic Center, 16555 Weber Rd, Crest Hill, Illinois 60403. Mission Applications are available now at http://bit.ly/missionsapplsite All applications must be in by December 21st, 2019. The mission team will be selected the first week of January. For further information, please call 815 221-6251 or email [email protected] —OR—email parishioners Brent and Nancy Flynn who have participated in this mission in the past and will be returning next year: [email protected].

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