401 Brassel Street Lockport, Illinois 60441 815-723-3291

www.sjvianneylockport.org Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10:00am-3:00pm

sjvlockport@gmail.com

The Very Rev. Grzegorz P. Podwysocki, V.F., Pastor Deacon Rev. Mr. Joseph Dalpiaz

Masses Tuesday - Friday 8:00 am Saturday 8:00 am (Only on first Saturday) 4:00 pm Sunday 7:00 am - English 9:00 am - English 10:30 am - Polish

Confessions Before Saturday Mass 3:30 pm

Baptisms/Weddings Call for appointment

January 26, 2020 3rd Sunday In Ordinary Time

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — God has restored the land, and brought great joy to the people (Isaiah 8:23 — 9:3). Psalm — The Lord is my light and my salvation (Psalm 27). Second Reading — Paul exhorts the believers at Corinth: As there is one Christ, so too must there be no divisions among you (1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17). Gospel — After calling his first disciples, Jesus goes throughout Galilee (Matthew 4:12-23 [12-17]). SEEKING THE LIGHT In today’s readings we find ourselves being drawn more deeply into relationship with Jesus. We are getting to know more about him as we see how he struggles with the news of his cousin John’s arrest. His first response is to withdraw, to leave Nazareth and go to Capernaum. There he is perhaps both consoled and challenged by the words of Isaiah that Matthew quotes: “the people who sit in darkness have seen a great light, / on those dwelling in a land overshadowed by death / light has arisen” (Matthew 4:16). Jesus contemplates his cousin’s death, perhaps his own death, and he seeks the light. Maybe it is these words of Isaiah that move Jesus out of his withdrawal and into action. He begins to preach, teach, cure disease and illness, and proclaim the gospel of the kingdom.

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BROTHERS IN CHRIST Saturdays 8:30-9:30am

Prayer ♦ Scripture Reflection ♦ Fellowship

HEART In prayer it is better to have a heart without words than

words without a heart. —John Bunyan

KINDNESS Better to be kind at home than to burn incense in a distant

place. —Chinese proverb

Saturday, January 25 at 4:00 p.m. †Richard Dapriele by Nick Hernandez Family David & Joanne Urbanczyk (50th Wedding Anniversary) †Franklin J. Bradach by wife, Georgia Bradach †Frank & Mary Bradach by daughter in law, Georgia Bradach †Frank & Violet Zupancic by daughter, Georgia Bradach †Jack Waxweiler by Barb Dapriele †Luke Patrick Smith by Nana & Papa May, Maurisak & Gubista Families by Family Sunday, January 26 at 7:00 a.m. †Mayme Utrata by Tom & Lynn †Pat Sauser by Dr. Tom & Lynn Swierkowski †Florence Swierkowski by Tom & Lynn 9:00 a.m. †Richard Dapriele by Paula Waxweiler †Joseph Pitulla by Joanne Pitulla †Jack Waxweiler by Barb Dapriele †Patricia Gariboldi by Andrew Buczyna Raul Juarez (Health) 10:30 a.m. †Halina Szytko (4yr Rem) Gabrysi (Health) †Zdislaw Kuwik Thankful for Successful Surgery for Stanislawa For my Son, God Knowingly by Bozena Bisaga Tuesday, January 28 at 8:00 a.m. (St. Monica Prayer Group) †Jack Waxweiler by Barb Dapriele Wednesday, January 29 at 8:00 a.m. †Patricia Gariboldi by Pat & Len Wrona Thursday, January 30 at 8:00 a.m. †Jack Waxweiler by Beth & Ed Gromos and Boys Friday, January 31 at 8:00 a.m. †Jack Waxweiler by Denise Rumchak Saturday, February 1 at 4:00 p.m. †Richard Dapriele by Nick Hernandez Family †Jack Waxweiler by Beth & Ed Gromos and Boys †Audrey Nixon by Mike & Charlotte Rogan Michelle Maurisak (Health) by Family †Sue Wall by sister, Sandy Sunday, February 2 at 7:00 a.m. Dr. Tom Swierkowski (Health) by Lynn & Sons Barb Dapriele (Special Int.) by Dr. Tom & Lynn Swierkowski 9:00 a.m. †Richard Dapriele by Paula Waxweiler †Jack Waxweiler by Barbara James John & Dorothy Mitchell Family †Patricia Gariboldi by Donna Virklan Grace Gacek 10:30 a.m. Gabrysi (Health) †Anna & Michal Szwab by Jozefa Kois †Wincentego & Maria Bryja

Mass Intentions for the Week

LECTORS FOR NEXT WEEKEND: Saturday 4:00p.m. - Joanne Sunday 9:00a.m. - Kathy

Weekly Offering Weekly Goal: $4,500.00 January 12, 2020…………………….………………….$3,667.00 Give Central (1/6-1/12) ……………….……………….......$280.00

OUR WARMEST WELCOME To all who celebrate with us, whether visitors, long time residents, or newly arrived in the parish. If you are not

registered at St. John Vianney or need to make changes, please fill out the form below and place in the collection

basket. PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY

ADULT 1 Name______________________________ Phone__________________ Address__________________________ __________________________ Email

Date of Birth___________________ Language spoken at home______________ Marital Status:____Married by Priest Y N

Religion:________________________ Sacraments received? Baptism, 1st Comm., Confirm.

ADULT 2 Husband Wife Name_______________________________ Phone______________ Address__________________________ __________________________ Date of Birth_____________ Language spoken at home_______________ Marital Status:____Married by Priest Y N Religion:________________________ Sacraments received? Baptism, 1st Comm., Confirm.

Are you transferring from another parish?__ Former Parish Name_____________________ Please list the names and dates of birth of those in your household, excluding the names above:

Name Birthdate Relationship 1___________________________________2___________________________________3___________________________________ 4___________________________________

Thank You for your continuing support. Please remember St. John Vianney in your

Will and Estate Planning.

ST. MONICA PRAYER GROUP FOLLOWING THE 8:00 AM TUESDAY MASS We, the members of St. Monica Prayer Group, invite you to join us in praying for the spiritual,

physical and emotional needs of our children and grandchildren. Please join us as we come together

weekly to cover our children with prayer.

St. John Vianney Prayer "O my God, come to me, so that You may

dwell in me and I may dwell in you."

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time; Sunday of the Word of God; Catholic Schools Week Monday: St. Angela Merici Tuesday: St. Thomas Aquinas Friday: St. John Bosco Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary; First Saturday

THE ETERNAL FLAME FOR THIS WEEK

Will burn for Paul & Meggan

† WE LIFT UP IN PRAYER Long Term Needs: Fr. Andrew, Ann Marie Nawrocki, Naia Peña, Rachel Colabello, John Sims, Wendy Kelm, Keith Schranz, Lucas Milo, Ted Hylek, Heather Pajak, The Eaton Family, Dixie Wiles, Romana Davila, Lawrence Dapriele, Marilyn Zlogar, Mark Gariboldi, Cathy McManamey, Lucille Catherine Russler (baby), Henryka Sztoncel, Tom Swierkowski, Michelle Maurisak, Maryann Grund Immediate Needs: Joan Fajkucy, Lynn Marie, Roberto Davila, Nicole Neubauer, Joann Baan, Marcella Tumang, Salvadore Garcia, Ralph Drong, Frank Pagano, Dorothy Carrescia, Krzsztof Komar, Easton Bleuer, Gloria Castillo, Romana Davila, Rosa Maria Santos, Adam Sztoncel, Lynn Swierkowski, Owen Neubauer, Rosemary Burian, Christopher Hozjan, Cora Zgrabik, Richard Johnson, Virginia Schultz † We hope that you will pray for them each day, privately or with your family. Prayer for those in need is an important responsibility of the Christian Community.

†FROM DEATH TO NEW LIFE Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,

and let perpetual light shine upon them.

Divine Mercy Chaplet: Saturday, January 25…Day 6

PILGRIM VIRGIN Invite the blessed Mother, Our Lady of Fatima Statue, into your home and help her evangelize her message of peace through the Rosary. The intent of the devotion is that the statue travel from house to house. It will be in your home for one week or as long as you want to keep her. You can invite family and friends to say the rosary, or just enjoy

her presence in your home and have your own private devotion. Please call Gwen at 708-259-6303.

Word of Life May all who suffer

from participating in abortion turn to God’s loving forgiveness;

We pray to the Lord:

FEED YOUR HUNGRY NEIGHBORS Lockport churches donate to the Lockport Food Pantry known as FISH, the symbol of Christianity. They serve 750 to 800 People

monthly which is more than 250 local families. Our Lord would want us to share what we have been given with those who have less. Presently needed are canned beans, meats and fish, peanut butter, jellies, canned vegetables (especially corn & green beans, spaghetti & sauce, cereals, pancake mix and syrup. Soaps, bath tissue, paper products and shampoo are also needed. Thank you for your generosity. You will be blessed. Feeding the Hungry is one of the Corporal Works of Mercy.

PLEASE CHECK YOUR CANS CAREFULLY. IF THEY ARE OUTDATED OR EXPIRING IN

CURRENT MONTH, WE HAVE TO THROW THEM AWAY. We cannot be liable for causing illnesses.

1463 S. Farrell Road Lockport, IL 60441

WHY NOT A MASS INTENTION! If you are thinking of sending someone a get-well card, or a special occasion is coming up, a birthday or an anniversary,

why not have a Mass said for them? Mass intentions are for the living as well as the deceased. There’s no nicer way to offer

tribute, or better prayer you can offer for those you love. Just fill out the form below and show how much you care.

REQUESTS FOR † MASS INTENTIONS If you would like to have a Mass offered, please fill out this form and drop in the collection basket. There is no better way to offer tribute and no better prayer you can offer for those you love. Please include an offering of $10 for each intention in the envelope with your Mass request form. Please schedule 2 weeks in advance.

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY

Intention Name _____________________________________ _____Living _____ Deceased Requested by_______________________________________ Phone____________________________________________ Date/Time Wanted__________________________________

Funeral Mass Arrangements Upon the death of a loved one, a family member should contact the parish office as soon as possible (815-723-3291). You will be contacted by our bereavement coordinator, Anna Siwiec-Sitkowska, who will assist the family in planning the funeral liturgy for the deceased.

If it is too difficult for you to walk to the front of the church to receive Communion, please know that at each Mass an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion comes to the back of the church to distribute Communion. If you would like to have the Extraordinary Minister give you communion in the back of church, please let an usher know before Mass begins. At Communion time, when you see the Extraordinary Minister come to the back, please raise your hand so that they can see you and give you Holy Communion.

PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY “Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect

them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. And give us peace. We ask this in the name of

Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen.”

P.F.C. JASON W. DRAKSLER [U.S. ARMY] P.F.C. JOSHUA D. DRAKSLER [U.S. ARMY]

SR. AIRMAN NICHOLAS MAVRIN [U.S.A.F.]

If you have a family member who is overseas, please let us know so we may pray for their safe return.

MAY GOD BLESS THEM ALL.

Mężczyźni Świętego Józefa Kim są Mężczyźni Świętego Józefa? W dzisiejszych czasach istnieje wiele przeszkód na drodze wiary, ale Mężczyzna Świętego Józefa to człowiek, który szuka Pana w swoim życiu: (Jer 29,13) “Będziecie Mnie szukać i znajdziecie Mnie, kiedy będziecie Mnie szukać z całego serca”. Nasz Pan Jezus Chrystus przyszedł, aby pokazać nam Miłość i my odkrywamy naszą rolę jako mężczyźni, którzy dostrzegają potrzeby inne niż poszukiwanie mocy i przywilejów (Łk 22,25). Mężczyźni Świętego Józefa to mężczyźni którzy "wspierają się na-wzajem i wzajemnie się budują" (1Tes 5,11) i trwają w Bogu(Jan 15). W rezultacie Mężczyzna Świętego Józefa jest spełniony przez odnajdywanie radości życia bożego w celach, jakie odkrywa dla swojego życia (Kol. 1,9-12). Mężczyźni Świętego Józefa to katolicka sieć mężczyzn. Spotkanie Grupy w naszej parafii odbędzie się w pierwszy czwartek miesiaca, o 7:30 pm. Serdecznie zapraszamy.

SAINT ANGELA MERICI (c. 1474-1540) - January 27

Born in Northern Italy, orphaned in childhood, Angela Merici faced a society in which education was largely the privilege of wealthy young men and based primarily in monastic schools. This reality shaped Angela’s insightful conviction that society’s disorder was caused by disorder in the home, and a lack of model Christian mothers the result of neglecting the education of young women. Transform the Christian family by placing an educated wife and mother at its heart, Angela believed, and the whole world would be renewed in Christ! So she gathered a small group of unmarried women, many of them Franciscan Tertiaries (lay affiliates) like herself, and set out to educate poor girls, free of charge, in their homes. She and her band of teachers called themselves companions, pioneering a new form of non-cloistered religious life for women, bearing witness to evangelical simplicity in the midst of the world, not as a formal “order” but as the Company (compagnia) of Saint Ursula. Known today as the Ursulines, Angela Merici’s spiritual daughters continue serving the Church and society in a rich diversity of ministries.

Be Kind and Merciful through the 2020 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal

All parishioners will receive a mailing from the Diocese of Joliet this month about the 2020 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal (CMAA). Our annual appeal is vitally important to not only the diocese, but also to our parish as well. The CMAA supports 30 ministries that benefit every parish and allow us all to Be Kind and Merciful to the most vulnerable in our community. Our parish’s goal for the 2020 CMAA is $10,700 and 70 percent of any amount we raise over our goal will be returned to us. This is a great opportunity for our parish! Please review the materials and then prayerfully reflect on your gift to this year’s annual appeal. If you do not receive a mailing from the diocese about the CMAA, please contact the parish office.

Catholic Charities to Benefit from First Look for Charity

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet, along with 17 other

charities, will benefit from First Look for Charity, the official kick-off to the Chicago Auto Show. The

black-tie event will be held on Friday, February 7 at McCormick Place from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m.

Guests who purchase tickets through Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet will enjoy an incredible evening on the

showroom floor, complete with champagne and hors d’oeuvres from around the world, and first-class entertainment. Guests will also be treated to all the amenities of the Catholic Charities hospitality suite

including private coat check, open bar, incredible food, free professional photographs, live music, and warm

cookies as you depart for the ride home. Plus, when you purchase tickets and attend the event, you are

automatically entered to win a new car!

Tickets are $275 each (tax deductible portion: $226) and are available at catholiccharitiesjoliet.org or by calling

815-724-1140.

Widowed and feeling stuck? Come and find ways to move toward

inner peace and new hope in life.

Joyful Again! Widowed Ministry program presents a retreat/workshop for men & women.

March 14 &15, 2020

at the Mt. Assisi Center, Lemont

To register call: 708-354-7211 e-mail us at joyfulagain7211@gmail.com

website: www.joyfulagain.org (includes video)

Zapraszamy serdecznie na tematyczne spotkania zatytułowane Rodzina i Ty, które odbędą się przy parafii Cyryla i Metodego w Lemont (608 Sobieski Street, Lemont, IL 60439) w formie serii spotkań. Rozpoczęcie planowane jest

26go stycznia 2020 od godziny 6pm do 8pm. W ramach spotkań Rodzina i Ty przewidywane są następujące tematy:

1. Podstawy zdrowej relacji w rodzinie, czyli dar służenia, dar jedności, dar szacunku, i dar posłuszeństwa. (26go stycznia, 2020)

2. Komunikacja w rodzinie, czyli konstruktywne kształtowanie słowem. (9go lutego, 2020) 3. Jedność małżeńska: czym ona jest i czemu służy. (23go lutego, 2020) 4. Rodzicielstwo i prawidłowy rozwój dziecka. (8go marca, 2020) 5. Zagrożenia skierowane przeciwko rodzinie. (22go marca, 2020)

BIO Terapeuty Zdrowia Psychicznego:

Sabina A. Gal MA, LCPC, CADC Pani Sabina Gal jest szczęśliwą żoną Pawła i mamą trojga wspaniałych dzieci: Faustynki, Antosia i Miriam. Z zawodu jest klinicznym terapeutą zdrowia psychicznego z licencją upoważniającą prowadzenie prywatnej praktyki w stanie Illinois. Pani Sabina pracuje spotykając się z ludźmi potrzebującymi wsparia oraz towarzyszenia w radzeniu sobie z trudnościami, które przynosi codzienne życie. Zakres doświadczenia pani Sabiny obejmuje pracę indywidualną, grupową, małżeńską oraz pracę z parami i młodzieżą w wieku od 12 lat. Pani Sabina udziela konsultacji dotyczących ogólnie zdrowia emocjonalnego, relacji, komunikacji w tym dialogu, uzależnień, trudności w rodzinie, wychowanie dzieci i młodzieży. Katolickie podejście pani Sabiny pozwala jej na zwrócenie uwagi na całego człowieka i jego potrzeby uwzględniając nie tylko umysł, ale również jego ciało i duszę.

Attention St. John Vianney Ladies 18 and over!!

Join us for our Women’s Gospel Reflection & Fellowship on the following dates in January:

January 29th from 6-7:30 pm

We meet to study the upcoming Sunday Gospel to enhance our participation at Mass and encourage

each other in the Faith. Please call Gwen at 708-259-6303 for any further questions!

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