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St. Martin of Tours Church 953 S. Ninth Ave.

Kankakee, Illinois 60901 815-933-7177

St. Rose of Lima Church 486 W. Merchant St.

Kankakee, Illinois 60901 815-933-9391

St. Teresa Church 361 N. St. Joseph Ave.

Kankakee, Illinois 60901 815-933-7683

WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULES

St. Rose of Lima Saturday

4:00 pm - All Parish Community Mass 6:30 pm Español

Sunday 9:30 am 4:00 pm

St. Martin of Tours

Sunday 8:00 am 11:00 am

St. Teresa Sunday

8:00 am 10:00 am

12:00 pm Español

DAILY MASS SCHEDULES

St. Martin of Tours 7:00 am Monday thru Friday

St. Teresa 8:00 am Wednesday—Friday

St. Rose of Lima 8:00 am Monday, Tuesday,& Saturday

6:00 pm Tuesday Español

WELCOME BIENVENIDO

Pastor: Fr. Santos “Sunny” Castillo

Parochial Vicar: Fr. Roy Jacob, CMI

Fr. Fredy Santos, CSV

Deacons: David Marlowe & Greg Clodi

FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 29, 2017

Standing With God

...God chose the lowly and despised of the world, those who count for nothing...1: Corinthians 1:28 When I was in elementary school, I won and essay contest on the topic of discrimination and exclusion by making a case for what is was like to be left-handed in a predominantly right-handed world. As a child who lived with unconscious privilege, I wrote from my limited understanding of what it felt like to be left out of the equation, to be invisible or absent from decisions that affected my world. Today, I have a much more profound awareness of what it means to count for nothing. My eyes have been opened thanks to those who are not at the table, those whom society ignores, discounts, dismisses. By their side is where Jesus, the wisdom of God, chooses to be. And we are blessed when our values and choices place us in the company he keeps.

Sister Chris Koellhoffer, I.H.M. Living Faith, Daily Catholic Devotions, January, February, March 2017

Pope Francis on Unity: “ nity does not imply uniformity it does not necessarily mean doing everything together or thinking in the same way. Nor does it signify a loss of identity. Unity in diversity is actually the opposite: it involves the joyful recognition and acceptance of the various gifts which the Holy Spirit gives to each one and the placing of these gifts at the service of all members of the Church. It means knowing how to listen, to accept differences, and having the freedom to think differently and express oneself with complete respect towards the other who is my brother or sister. o not be afraid of differences

Excerpt from an Address to Catholic Fraternity of the Charismatic Covenant Communities and Fellowship, Oct. 31, 2014

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UN SALUDO A NUESTRA JUVENTUD

Cuando estaba en la escuela secundaria, yo estaba muy comprometido en nuestra iglesia al Norte de las Filipinas. Yo era líder de cantos, lector y acólito, yo acompaña y asist-ía al sacerdote en las misas y en la visita a los enfermos en el verano. También me dedicaba en los arreglos de arte y ambiente en nuestra capilla misión, y era parte del grupo central de liderazgo para nuestros jóvenes. Según repaso

mi historia personal que me llevó al sacerdocio, a ser un sirviente del Señor completamente dedicado a Su Iglesia, yo veo que mi experien-cia en servir en los ministerios en mi juventud me ayudó en compren-der a lo que Dios me llamaba a dedicarme en mi vida.

Por eso, cuando me día cuenta que nuestro Grupo Juvenil de Corazo-nes de Esperanza tomaba la iniciativa en comprometerse al ministerio litúrgico, me causó muchísima alegría. Este fin de semana, el sábado a las 4PM en la misa comunitaria, nuestra juventud nos mostrará el cómo podemos mantener un espíritu lleno de fe, al participar en los diversos ministerios de lector, acólito, acomodadores, y ministros de la comunión. Reconozco que esto procede de una fe profunda y del amor a Dios, pero también quiero rendir homenaje a sus padres que siempre están para animarlos y guiarlos, como Ken y Michelle Barrie, por su devoción incansable en la formación de nuestra Juventud Cató-lica en Kankakee.

Algunas veces, es muy fácil generalizar a nuestra juventud como ensi-mismados en sí mismos, sin preocupación, o inmaduros, no listos para el ministerio. Pero en mi experiencia en el ministerio a la juventud, he encontrado que nuestros jóvenes tienen mucha pasión tocante su fe, y están verdaderamente enamorados con Dios. Si les damos una opor-tunidad para expresarlo, no tengo duda que ellos pueden sorprender-nos con su gran amor y compromiso en servir al pueblo de Dios. Re-cuerdo, por ejemplo, en los años de trabajo fuerte que nuestra juven-tud ofreció durante su misión anual en Pembroke. En realidad, es honorable que nuestra juventud ya trate con las muchas perspectivas de las maestras, entrenadores, padres y la sociedad en general, y además ellos desean pasar una semana ayudando a los pobres y a los no privilegiados en nuestra comunidad.

Al terminar éste artículo, quiero especialmente dirigirme a nuestro que-rido grupo juvenil: Personalmente a todos ustedes que, voluntariamen-te se han comprometido al ministerio litúrgico. Quiero subrayar para ustedes que, es un privilegio servir en la santa misa, el servir al pueblo de Dios, es servir a Dios Mismo. Les doy las gracias porque ustedes son una respuesta a mi oración. Siempre pido a Dios que mande más voluntarios a nuestras iglesias, y Él los ha enviado a ustedes. Espero que por su iniciativa en tomar parte en las liturgias de nuestra iglesia, ustedes reciban inspiración en permanecer fieles a la Iglesia de Jesu-cristo, fundada sobre los apóstoles, y que ustedes se enamoren todav-ía más con la Iglesia y con Dios Mismo.

Acabo de terminar algunos juegos y compañerismo con los jóvenes en el pueblo. Mi madre organizó un coro de niños antes de la Navidad, y ella continúa en reunirlos cómo coro regular en nuestra capilla del pue-blo. Ahora estamos considerando la posibilidad en proveerles algo de catequesis y compañerismo regularmente. Jugando con ellos, pensé en nuestros jóvenes, y ofrecí algo de ánimo a los jóvenes aquí en las Filipinas, reconociendo que la juventud no es para el futuro; la juventud está aquí, ahorita, en el tiempo presente en nuestras iglesias! Dios los bendiga. Para siempre en éste pacto santo, Padre Sunny Castillo

A NOD TO OUR YOUTH

When I was in high school, I was very involved in minis-try at our local church in Northern Philippines. I was a cantor, lector and altar server, I assisted in barrio masses and helped the priest when he visited the sick in the summer. I was also involved in the art and environ-ment of our mission chapel, and was part of the core leadership team of our youth group. As I review my personal story of becoming a priest, a full-pledged servant of the Lord and His Church, I realize that my experience of serving in ministry as a youth helped me understand what God was calling me to do with my life.

This is why when I found out that our Hearts of Hope Youth Group has taken the initiative to be more involved in liturgical ministry, I was very much elated. This weekend, at the 4PM Saturday Com-munity Mass, our youth will show us what’s it like to keep the faith alive, by leading the ministries as lectors, ushers, and ministers of communion. I know that this is also coming from their already deepened faith and love of God, but I also want to pay homage to their parents who are always there to encourage and guide them, as well as Ken and Michelle Barrie, for their untiring devotion to the formation of our Catholic Youth in Kankakee.

Sometimes, it is so easy to generalize our youth as self-absorbed, uncaring, or immature, not ready for ministry. But in my experience of youth ministry, I have found that our young ones have so much passion about their faith, and are truly seriously in love with God. If we give them the chance to express it, I have no doubt that they can surprise us with their great love and commitment to serve God’s people. I think, for example, of the years of hard work that our youth offer during their annual mission in Pembroke. In fact, it is quite honorable that our youth already deal with many expecta-tions from teachers, coaches, parents and society at large, yet they still also would like to spend a week to help the poor and under-privileged in our community.

As I close this article, I want to specially address our dear youth group: “I want to personally say thank you to you all who have embraced the liturgical ministry willingly. I want to underline for you that it is a privilege to serve the holy mass, to serve the people of God, to serve God Himself. I say thank you, because you are an answered prayer. I always ask God to send more volunteers to our churches, and He sent you. I hope that by your initiative to be part of the liturgies of our church, you become inspired to remain faithful to the church of Jesus Christ, founded upon the apostles, that you fall in love even more with the Church and with God Himself.

I just finished doing some games and fellowships with the young ones in our village. My mother organized a children’s choir before Christmas, and she is continuing to keep them together, and organ-ize them as a regular choir for our village chapel. Now we are look-ing at the possibility of doing some catechesis and fellowship for them on a regular basis. I thought of our youth as I played games and offered some encouragement to the youth here in the Philip-pines, realizing, that the youth is not the future; the youth is also now the present in our churches! God bless you.

Forever in this holy bond, Fr. Sunny Castillo

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A MESSAGE FROM FR. ROY

The gospel reading of this Sunday lay open to us the beatitudes, the source of true happiness. Happiness is that which everyone seeks 24/7, and seven days a week. But often times we do not get it as we wish because we do

not knock at the right place. There are things and places, which can bring us semi-happiness but not a lasting one. For a true and real happiness Jesus proposes the beatitudes but it is paradoxical in our point of view. Because we equate happiness with power, influence, wealth, health and beauty. In fact, if anybody other than Jesus had proposed them, we might just have considered them as too extreme. But Jesus meant what he said and practiced what he taught.

In both Matthew and Luke, the Beatitudes are a “series of bombshells” or “flashes of lightning followed by thunder of surprise and shock" because Jesus reverses our “natural” assumption that happiness lies in riches, power, pleasure, and comfort. We believe in personal pride; Jesus blesses poverty of spirit. We seek pleasure; Jesus blesses those who mourn. We see the prosperity of aggressive people; Jesus blesses the meek. We love good food and drink; Jesus blesses those who hunger and thirst for righteousness. He challenges his listeners to find fulfillment of their needs in God in their particular socio-economic context. The peasants, the farm workers

St. Martin: 7:30 am – 3:00 pm First Friday of the month

St. Teresa: 7:30 am – 8:00 am First Friday of the month

9:30 pm – 4:30 am Adoración Nocturna 1er Sábado del mes 9:30 pm hasta las 5:00 am

(Nocturnal Adoration)

DAILY MASS READINGS

Monday, January 30 Hebrews 11:32-40 Mark 5:1-20

Tuesday, January 31 (St. John Bosco) Hebrews 12:1-4 Mark 5:21-43

Wednesday, February 1 Hebrews 12:4-7, 11-15 Mark 6:1-6

Thursday, February 2 (The Presentation of the Lord) Malachi 3:1-4 Hebrews 2:14-18 Luke 2:22-40

Friday, February 3 (St. Blaise, St. Ansgar) Hebrews 13:1-8 Mark 6:14-29

Saturday, February 4 Hebrews 13:15-17, 20-21 Mark 6:30-34

Sunday, February 5 (5th Sunday in Ordinary Time) Isaiah 58:7-10 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 Mathew 5:13-16

Prayer Line Information You may call any of these numbers

with your prayer requests. All information is confidential.

Bev Stukenborg 815-304-5956 or 932-7411 Rita Kanosky 815-939-0319 Rose Mary Ciaccio 815-932-8664 Beverly Kohan 815-932-1364 Ann Wheeler 815-932-7938

and the artisans of the villages in Palestine were the oppressed class. The majority of them had no political power or rights. In contrast to them were the rich and powerful, who owned most of the land, collaborated with the hated Romans, controlled the Temple cult, and interpreted the laws of God. Jesus addresses this situation in his Beatitudes.

If Jesus can propose the beatitudes then Satan also can do the same. I was so surprised to see the beatitudes of Satan in the modern world. They are: Blessed are those who are too tired, too busy, too distracted to spend an hour once a week with their fellow Christians in Church - they are my best workers. Blessed are those who wait to be asked and expect to be thanked - I can use them in my business. Blessed are those who are touchy. Soon they will stop going to Church - verily, they shall be my missionaries. Blessed are those who sow gossip and trouble - they are my beloved children. Blessed are those who have no time to pray - for they are MY prey. Blessed are those who gossip - for they are my secret agents. Blessed are you when you read this and think it has everything to do with other people, and nothing to do with you - I've got room for YOU at my inn. Therefore let us place our eyes to the Beatitudes of Jesus and be blessed always.

Have a Blessed Week,

Rev. Roy Jacob, CMI

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St. Teresa 815-933-7683

Fax 815-933-7692

Parish Office Hours Mon. - Thurs. 9 am—3 pm Fri. 9 am—12 noon Horario de la Oficina Hispana Martes a Jueves 9:30 am—3 pm

Parish Staff Directory Financial Director Lilia Belka ext. 226

Ministry Coordinator Donna Worth ext. 227

Ministerio Hispano Silvia Barajas ext 229 Sr. Elsie Gamez

Secretaries Kathy Dummer ext. 222 Sylvia Lane ext. 221

Bulletin Information Kathy Dummer ext. 222 Please e-mail articles by Fri. 12:00 noon the week before to stteresabulletin@yahoo.com

Music Director Jane Veers 815-933-6058 Música Español Ema Segura 815-592-4175

Parish Media Links

Website www.stteresacatholics.org E-mail stteresa361@sbcglobal.net Facebook

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St. Martin of Tours 815-933-7177

Fax 815-304-4438

Parish Office Hours Mon.—Thurs. 9 am—3 pm Fri. 9 am—12 noon

Parish Staff Directory Parish Secretaries Mrs. Betty Clodi Margaret Sula

Financial Director Margaret Sula

Bulletin Information Mrs. Betty Clodi Please e-mail articles by Fri. 12 noon the week before to bclodi@stmartinkankakee.com

Music Director Michael Berger DJBerger@mail.com

Parish Media Links

Website www.stmartinkankakee.com E-mail rectory@stmartinkankakee.com Facebook

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St. Rose of Lima 815-933-9391

Fax 815-933-9393

Parish Office Hours Mon. - Fri. 8:30 am—1:30 pm Horario de la Oficina Hispana Martes a Viernes 10:00 am—2 pm

Parish Staff Directory

Office Manager

Linda Gierich

Financial Director Lilia Belka

Ministerio Hispano Maria Flores 815-933-9391 ext. 6

Liturgical Coordinator Lori Ciaccio

Bulletin Information Linda Gierich Please e-mail articles by Fri. 12 noon the week before to stroslima@sbcglobal.net

Music Director Michael Berger DJBerger@mail.com

Parish Media Links

Website www.strosekankakee.com E-mail stroslima@sbcglobal.net Facebook

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SACRAMENT PROCEDURES Baptism: Call your parish office for Pre-Baptismal requirements and scheduling.

Confessions: St. Rose: Saturday 3:00-3:30 pm Lower Level St. Martin: 7:30 am First Friday of the month St. Teresa: 8:30 am First Friday of the month By appointment: Call your parish office

Weddings: Marriage Preparation begins at least 6 months in advance. Call your parish office for date confirmation before finalizing other wedding plans.

PROCEDIMIENTO PARA SACRAMENTOS Curso Pre-Bautismal: Favor de llamar a la oficina de 2 a 3 meses de anticipación

Confesiones: Sta. Rose: Sabado 3:00-3:30 pm San Martin: 7:30 am Primer Viernes del mes Sta. Teresa: 8:30 am Primer Viernes del mes Por Cíta llame a su parroquia

Bodas: La Preparacion empieza por lo menos 6 meses antes. Llame a la ofici-na para confirmar la fecha y finalizar otros planes de la boda.

If you have an EMERGENCY and need to reach a priest, please call 815-216-6733. This is for EMERGENCIES ONLY.

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AROUND OUR CHURCHES

AROUND OUR CHURCHES

Saturday, February 4 11:00 am Confirmation Retreat St. Martin Faith Formation Center Sunday, February 12 2-4 pm St. Teresa CCW Sponsored Snowball Bunco St. Rose and St. Martin CCW members are invited Lisieux Pastoral Center Tuesday, February 14 6:30 pm St. Martin CCW, “Baby Shower” to benefit Living Alternatives Pregnancy Resource Center St. Martin Settle Center Sunday, February 19 9:00 am St. Rose/St. Martin Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast Thursday, February 23 6:30 pm “Catholic Men’s Night Out” St. Martin Faith Formation Center Saturday, February 25 5:30 pm-11:00 pm St. Teresa sponsored Mardi Gras Dinner/Dance/Auction Lisieux Pastoral Center. Catered Dinner by Rigo’s Place. $25.00 per person, Adults only

A Time of Prayer “St. Joseph: A Just Man or Just A Man?

Thursday, February 9, 2017 9:00 am-12:00 noon

Presenter: Sister Mary Stella Schellenberger, sscm

One Heart, One Soul Spirituality Center 2041 W. State Route 113, To Register call: Kankakee 815-935-0800 www.sscm-usa.org Free Will Offering

TRI-PARISH CALENDAR OF EVENTS

FEBRUARY

A MATTER OF BALANCE Managing concerns about Falls

FREE PROGRAM

This award winning program is designed for older adults to teach them about managing falls and increasing activity lev-els. Who should attend? Anyone concerned about falls Anyone interested in improving balance, flexibility and

strength Anyone who has fallen in the past Anyone who has restricted activities because of falling

concerns Monday mornings beginning January 30-February 27

9:30 am-11:30 am Kankakee First Church of the Nazarene

1000 N. Entrance Ave., Kankakee

To register or for more information: Call Amanda at 815-523-9918

“Snowball Bunco”

Sponsored by St. Teresa CCW Sunday, February 12

2:00-4:00 pm Lisieux Pastoral Center

Kankakee

2:00 Hot Cider-Bunco explanation-Bunco 3:00 Break for Dessert-More Bunco 3:30 Bunco Ends-Prizes awarded

Please RSVP by February 6, 2017

Sign up at St. Teresa church or call Sharon Jackson 815-937-1556

All women and high school age young ladies from the three churches are invited to attend. There is no admission charge, but donations will be accepted.

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STEWARDSHIP - A Way of LifeToday’s readings make clear that God’s ways are not the status quo. Each reading demonstrates God’s glory in the most unlikely of people – the weak, the humble, the lowly. Conventional wisdom is rendered moot by God. These readings challenge us to reflect on our own biases as to who is worthy and who is to be admired. Whose ideals are we striving to live by?

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SATURDAY – JANUARY 28 – ST. THOMAS AQUINAS/VIGIL: FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 4:00 p.m. COMMUNITY MASS AT ST. ROSESUNDAY – JANUARY 29 – FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 8:00 a.m. In Memory of Bud Bates, req. by His Wife Mary Lou In Memory of Mary Gierke, req. by Pat and Jane Brouillet and Family In Memory of Shirley O’Connor, req. by Fr. Sunny, Fr. Roy and the Parishioners of St. Martin of Tours11:00 a.m. In Memory of James Collins, req. by His Daughter Kathleen Hardwick In Memory of Ted and Nellie Kahnt, req. by Betty, Teddy and Pat In Memory of Wilbert and Genevieve Rice, req. by John and Mary DmitraszMONDAY – JANUARY 30 – WEEKDAY 7:00 a.m. In Memory of Mary Cavanaugh, Anniversary, req. by Mary SchottTUESDAY – JANUARY 31 – ST. JOHN BOSCO 7:00 a.m. In Memory of Shirley O’Connor, req. by Friends and FamilyWEDNESDAY – FEBRUARY 1 – WEEKDAY 7:00 a.m. In Memory of Bill Powers, req. by Betty AzzarelliTHURSDAY – FEBRUARY 2 – THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD 7:00 a.m. In Memory of Harry Sheehan, Birthday Remembrance, req. by Joe and Diane SheehanFRIDAY – FEBRUARY 3 – WEEKDAY/ST. BLAISE/ST. ANSGAR 7:00 a.m. For the Vocations of Two Missionary Sisters of the Holy Family, req. by The Missionary Sisters of The Holy FamilySATURDAY – FEBRUARY 4 – WEEKDAY/VIGIL: FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 4:00 p.m. COMMUNITY MASS AT ST. ROSE In Memory of Shirley O’Connor, req. by Friends and FamilySUNDAY – FEBRUARY 5 – FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 8:00 a.m. In Memory of Bill Powers, req. by Wayne and Betty Clodi In Memory of Alex J. O’Connor, req. by Patrick O’Connor11:00 a.m. In Memory of Joan Hegg, req. by Her Husband David In Memory of Jeanne Hansen, req. by Tom Scanlon and Dawn Soucie

COLLECTION FOR THE CHURCH IN LATIN AMERICAThank you for your generous support last week of the Collection for the Church in Latin America. These contributions will be used to share the faith with our brothers and sisters in Latin America and the Caribbean. If you missed the collection, it’s not too late to give! Just visit www.uscch.org/nationalcolections and click “How to Give” on the left. Your gift will certainly make a difference!

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” As we reflect upon the beatitudes, let us explore how to understand our spouse better by participating in a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend on February 17-19, 2017, April 7-9, 2017 or June 9-11, 2017, all at Elk Grove Village, Il. Early registration is highly recommended. For reservations/information, call Jim & Kris at 630-577-0778 or contact us through http://wwme-chicagoland.org.

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ST. MARTIN OF TOURS

4312 W. Rt. 17 - Kankakee, IL 60901815.939.7475 Fax 815.939.7536

Rt. 50 at Brookmont Blvd. Kankakee, IL

815-933-2201

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RYAN FAMILYDENTISTRY

9 Briarcliff Professional CenterBourbonnais, Illinois 60914

815-932-9695

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SANDY GIRARD, BrokerMobile (815) 592-0567 • Home (815) 933-7943www.sandygirard.com

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Change to Overhaul - Foreign & Domestic855 S. Schuyler, Kankakee815-933-5353

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Please check the schedule and find a replacement if you cannot make your appointed time. Thank You!

JAN. 30-FEB. 3

SUN. FEB. 58:00 a.m.

SUN. FEB. 511:00 a.m.

FEB. 6 - 10

DAY & TIME ALTAR SERVERS EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS READERS

LITURGICAL ScheduleDesiree Grant

Dolores O’Connor

Edison Barber

Cheryl Heldt

Sr. Rose, Sr. Teresa

Dena Coy, Teri O’Connor, Lisa RiegelDiane Sheehan, Cheryl Walsh

Jacob Levy, Tom Martin, John BrillDavid Hegg, Charlotte Nolte

Sr. Krystyna, Arnie Joubert

Zane Coy, Maddie Russell

Axel Lopez, Alex LopezAugie Azzarelli

THIS WEEK AT St. Martin’s

THE SANCTUARY CANDLE

The Sanctuary Candle is burning this week for the Intentions of the Parishioners of

St. Martin, St. Rose and St. Teresa.

Please patronize the advertisers who support our churches

PLEASE NOTE:BULLETIN

INFORMATIONPlease e-mail articles by Friday at 12 noon the week before to

bclodi@stmartinkankakee.com

SATURDAY – FEBRUARY 4 – COMMUNITY MASS AT ST. ROSE –– EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: FRAN POWERS, JOHN RODGERS

Sunday 9:15 a.m. FFP CLASSES 9:15 a.m. RCIA meets in the Conference Room 9:15 a.m. TOGETHER IN FAITH meets in the Family CenterMonday 7:00 p.m. CHOIR PRACTICE meets in the churchTuesday 10:00 a.m. ROSARY GROUP meets in the church 11:00 a.m. LIVING WORD BIBLE STUDY meets in the Conference Room 6:15 p.m. FFP CLASSES 7:00 p.m. LIVING WORD BIBLE STUDY meets in the Conference RoomWednesday 6:15 p.m. FFP CLASSES 6:30 p.m. GROWING IN FAITH TOGETHER meets in the Conference RoomFriday 7:30 a.m. RECONCILIATION 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. NEWMAN MINISTRY meets in the Family CenterSaturday 11:00 a.m. CONFIRMATION RETREAT in the Faith Formation CenterSunday 9:15 a.m. FFP CLASSES 9:15 a.m. RCIA meets in the Conference Room

SAVE THE DATEREFLECTION/STUDY: GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ST. LUKE

Presenter: Father Santos (Sunny) CastilloWhen: Mondays, March 20, 27, 2017

Where: Maternity BVM Parish HallTime: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

This two hour session for men and women of faith, will include a one hour presentation by Father Sunny; and a one hour small group sharing. The participants are asked to come prepared by reading the Gospel of St. Luke. Some guide questions will be provided to assist in the small group sharing.

Sponsored by: Inter-Parish Women’s CommitteeMore information will follow in February. To register early: call or email Alicia Parkinson at 815-932-9423 or prknsn9@gmail.com.

JOYFUL AGAIN! PROGRAM FOR WIDOWED MEN AND WOMEN

Are you widowed? Have you reached a crossroads? Are you at a turning point? Do you want to move forward with your life, while still treasuring your memories? The Joyful Again program brings understanding and hope to help you in your life’s new journey.WHAT: Workshop/retreat for Widowed Men and WomenWHERE: Our Lady of the Angels, House of Prayer 13820 Main St., Lemont, Il.WHEN: March 4 & 5, 2017(Also March 25 & 26, 2017 at Presence/Holy Fam Med, Des Plaines)For information or to register, call: Joyful again Widowed Min-istry 708-354-7211 or email joyfulagain7211@gmail.com. Early registration is encouraged.

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Rely on the Knights of Columbus to protect your family’s future.

DISCOVER THE CATHOLICDIFFERENCEContact me today: John Blazevich

Office: 708-328-4703Cell: 708-646-6705

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DISCIPLESHIP AND EVANGELIZATION

DISCIPLESHIP AND EVANGELIZATION

If you wish to advertise in the bulletin, please contact 815-932-6432.

Consider a color ad to stand out stronger on the color pages of the bulletin.

Your patronage helps support our local Catholic Churches in the Kankakee Area.

Taize Prayer Service

This simple prayer service consists of s imple chants , enhanced with orchestral strings, scripture, a service of light, an extended period of silence

for medication, concluding with prayers for the world.

Friday, February 3 7:00 pm

Maternity BVM Parish

Adult Faith Formation

Opportunities for January

Tuesday, January 31 11 am & 7 pm Living Word Bible Study Acts 19 Follow us on Facebook

Wednesday, February 1 6:30 pm Growing in Faith Together (GIFT)-Catholicism-The Pivotal Players

All classes are held at the Faith Formation Center of St. Martin of Tours Church and are FREE. For more information call 815-932-7911.

Discipleship & Evangelization Commission Coordinator: Jacob Levy 815-474-2312 jacoblevy@wildblue.net

Faith Formation Office: Sister Rose Urbanczyk 815-932-7911 roseu.msf@gmail.com

RCIA (Convert Preparation or Catholic Update): Donna Worth 815-933-7683 donna.worth@sbcglobal.net

Hearts of Hope Youth Group: Ken & Michelle Barrie 815-427-8130 barrieacres@yahoo.com

Hispanic Youth Group: Isidoro Fernandez 815-549-2885

GROWING IN FAITH TOGETHER (GIFT) FAITH SHARING GROUP

The much anticipated series by Bishop Robert Baron ”Catholicism-The Pivotal Players”

Wednesday, February 1 6:30 pm

St. Martin of Tours Faith Formation Center

This series showcases the lives of saints and lay people who influenced the Church and changed the world. It is a DVD presentation, followed by a lively discussion. There is no cost, and all are welcome.

Sunday, January 29, 2017 “ For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you received a

spirit of adoption, through which we cry, ‘Abba, Fa-ther!’” Romans 8:15, NABRE 2010 CCD “Ustedes no recibieron un espíritu de esclavos, sino el espíritu propio de los hijos, que nos permite gritar: ¡Abba!, o sea:¡Padre!” Romans 8:15, NABRE 2010 CCD

WELCOME ALL YOUNG ADULTS

(AGES 19-39)

Every Friday Night

The Newman Ministry is inviting all young adults to our weekly gatherings from

7:00-9pm in St. Martin's Family Center

Please join us! For more information, please email Sister Rose at roseu.msf@gmail.com or call at 932-7911.

HAVE YOU BEEN MARRIED 5 YEARS OR LESS ?

The Joliet Diocese Office of Family Ministry invites you to an event on

Saturday, February 18, 2017 10:00 am—1:00 pm

Session will be led by Dr. Jim Healy, Director of the

Diocesan Office of Family Ministry Dr. Healy is a well-known speaker and writer on marriage.

Participants will receive down to earth practical ideas for mak-ing happiness a habit in their marriage.

Please pre-register by Feb. 15 online at http://conta.cc/2g2EVRE or by calling 815-838-5334.

The cost is $10 per couple at the door.

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OUTREACH MINISTRIES

Mondays and Thursdays

5-6 pm

Lisieux Pastoral Center on St. Joseph Ave., Kankakee

New students can call

Bonnie Householter

815-325-8528

For Registration form and questions

OUTREACH MINISTRIES

Azzarelli Outreach Medical Clinic:

Please Note: Until further notice, call 815-928-6093 for Clinic hours & Doctors days or check the current schedule on the clinic door. Thank you

Kankakee Catholic Food Pantry: Friday/Viernes—February 3 9:00 am—12 noon

Kankakee Catholic Food Pantry

Outreach Commission Coordinator: Teri O’Connor 815-693-9152

Azzarelli Outreach Clinic Parish Nurse & Director: Helen Chigaros RN 815-928-6093 azzarellioutreach1@sbcglobal.net

Kankakee Catholic Food Pantry: 815-933-7683 ext 212

Lisieux Pastoral Center Director: Kathy Wade 815-939-2913 StteresaLisieux@sbcglobal.net

Lisieux Learning Link: Bonnie Householter 815-325-8528

Hearts of Hope Youth Group: Ken & Michelle Barrie 815-427-8130 barrieacres@yahoo.com

Looking for a fun and meaningful way to serve in your parish?

Our Tri-Parish MARTHA MINISTRY needs YOU! Grab a spouse or friend to prepare a simple meal and enjoy a relaxing dinner with our priests and dea-

cons on a Saturday evening of your choice. There is no cost to you, and meals can be prepared on site at the St. Rose rectory, or in your home and transported there. Enjoy an evening of fun and fellowship as you serve our clergy, who so faithfully serve us throughout the year!

Please contact Cindy Nichols at 740-547-4637 or nicfam05@gmail.com for details!

The CCW groups of our Kankakee Catholic churches are collecting plastic grocery bags to make mats for the homeless. The bags must be clean, dry, and not torn. They can be brought to the churches or to the parish offices.

Upcoming dates to work on the mats:

Wednesday, February 1 at 1:30 PM at St. Rose

Please join us if you can and invite anyone who might be interested in helping.

All are welcome to come and help with this project. Many hands make light work!!

Each mat takes about 700 bags to complete !

Lisieux Learning Link

New Classes for 2017 !!

Lisieux Learning Link is after school educational enrichment program for 1st thru 12th grade students.

Diocesan Missions to the Navajo Nation Are You Being Called?

The Joliet Diocese-Partnership in Missions announces the formation of a construc-tion team to serve in Chinle, Arizona.

June 10 —June 23, 2017

For more information visit www.dioceseofjoliet.org/missions or

call 815-221-6258 or Email: mission@dioceseofjoliet.org.

Presence Kankakee Regional Volunteer Services Department invites you to join them as a volunteer!

They are looking for:

Friendly Energetic

Men & Women Students

Ages 15 and up

Positions available at: Presence St. Mary’s Hospital

Presence Heritage Village & Lodge Presence Intergenerational Center

Presence Our Lady of Victory Presence Harvest View in Herscher

Presence Merkle-Knipprath in Clifton

To learn more about volunteer opportunities, contact Volunteer Services at 815-937-2479

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