Congratulations
Reverend Gosbert Rwezahura
On Your Installation
As Pastor
November 23, 2019
CHRIST OUR SAVIOR PARISH
Established 2019We welcome you to Christ Our Savior Catholic Parish. We trust that the message today will uplift you and encourage you as we share in today’s Eucharist.
Please know that our doors and our hearts are always open to you. May God bless you and may His light shine upon you.
Page Two November 24, 2019
Sat., Nov. 23 4:00 PM + George Samaan by Wife
+ Florence Moore by Cindy & Don Moore & Family Sun., Nov. 24 8:30 AM
10:30 AM
+ Leonard Cygan by Family
+ Debra Gregg by Paul Zelazek
Mon., Nov. 25 8:30 AM David Luurtsema (Courage to Love) by Sandy Garza
+ George Samaan by Wife
Tues., Nov. 26 8:30 AM + Louis& Nancy Johnson by Sandy Garza Wed., Nov. 27 8:30 AM + Sara Taggert by Nancy Biernacki Thur., Nov. 28 9:00 AM Our Faith Community
Fri., Nov. 29 8:30 AM + Arlyne Carreon by Matthew Saweikis
+ Robert Zakroczymski by Laura Sat., Nov. 30 4:00 PM + Mary Torres by Joan Elliott Sun., Dec. 1 8:30 AM
10:30 AM
+ JoyGolden by Jamie Johnston
Those Attending Pilgrimage to the Holy Land by Michele Brown
+ Deceased members of Bordenaro & Sweeney Families by Mary Simms
+ Lynnette Kudlo by Husband
MASS INTENTIONS
Our Pastoral Staff
Rev. Gosbert Rwezahura Pastor
Deacon Couple James & Mary Ann Renwick Deacon Gerald Hahn
Deacon Tim Springer Deacon Mel Stasinski
Office Manager - Business Manager Brenda Griggs Business Manager Linda Morgridge
RE & Youth Ministry Coordinator Marsha Johnson Office Assistant Sylvia Stasinski
Organist Cathy Szczech Maintenance Malcolm Moore John Olsen Ronald Sostand
Monday 8:30 AM
Tuesday 8:30 AM 9 :00 AM Holy Hour Wednesday 8:30 AM
Thursday 8:30 AM Prayer Service Friday 8:30 AM
Saturday 4:00 PM Sunday 8:30 AM 10:30 AM
Holy Days 9:00 AM or as announced Rosary Monday - Friday 8:00 AM Confessions Saturday 3:15 - 3:45 PM Baptisms & Weddings Call the rectory office
November 30 4:00 PM Mark Ziemkowski Mary Kozlowski, Mark Ziemkowski Volunteer Needed December 1 8:30 AM Sylvia Stasinski Roseanne Clayton, Emmanuela Ntamere Donna Lamoureux, Joan Elliot Osamagbe Ogbodu Osarumen Ogbodu December 1 10:30 AM Chika Obegolu Lorenzo Zamora, Mary Ann Zamora Catherine Byrd, Audrey Mitchell Nancy Onuchukwu Tennile Williams
LITURGICAL MINISTER SCHEDULE
Mass Minister of the Word Extraordinary Ministers of Communion Altar Servers
Our Weekly Offering
11 - 17 - 2019 $ 6,257.00
Thank you for your financial support of our parish. You may continue to use your previous parish envelopes.
Checks should still be made payable to your former parish name until further notice. Please do not make checks payable to Christ Our Savior. We will notify you when to change the name on your checks.
Christ Our Savior Catholic Parish 880 E. 154th St. South Holland, IL 60473
708-333-3550 Office 708-339-3336 Fax Email: [email protected]
The wine used at Mass for the Eucharist for NOVEMBER is in memory of Teresa & Francisca Cruz
Requested by Cruz Family
We are grateful for their donation.
If you would like to have a Mass offered, you may put you’re your request in the regular collection or come to the Rectory office weekdays from 9 AM - 4 PM. Mass stipends are $10 per request.
November 24, 2019 Page Three
Here we are, your bone and your flesh…
My dear friends today, the Holy Mother Church celebrates the Solemnity of Christ, King of the universe. It is the last Sunday in the ordinary time of the year. This solemnity was established by Pope Piux XI in his encyclical Quas Primas (On the Feast of Christ the King) in 1925. The solemnity was established to make Christians more conscious and convinced of the kingship and supremacy of Christ over all created things and to allow His will reign in their lives. As we reflect on the kingship of Christ who is God, we shall focus more on the kingdom of God, the place where Christ reigns as king as we end our liturgical year acclaiming Christ as our king. In the first reading of today, the entire Israelites united in making David King. The reason is simple; they saw in him the spark of God and a worthy servant-shepherd.
Today, in our modern world, there are so many oppositions to the truth. People always try to suppress the truth and all those who stand for the truth. As a result, there is lawlessness and oppression witnessed not only in the religious arena but also in the socio-political sphere. Our generation has dethroned God and en-throned science and technology. We now listen to politicians and celebrities rather than listen to God. Our mo-rality is a secular momo-rality that that lacks the consciousness of God. For this reason, as Christians we should fight for the reign of Christ.
We should note that he did not impose himself on them or buy them over with whatever it may cost, or rigged any one out in order to lord it over his people. Instead, he was genuinely acclaimed their king as we acclaim Christ today. He did not take the honor upon himself, as we are told: “No one takes this honor unto himself”. If we humble ourselves God will exalt us. Although Christ is the King of the entire world, today we are reminded that when this world has passed away, he will continue to reign in His eternal kingdom in heav-en.
Christ's kingship is one of humility, service, and compassionate care. He is not a king who imposes; rather He invites. He is not a king who coerces; rather He is a king who leads. He is not a king who issues di-rectives from afar; rather He speaks from within our hearts and souls. He is not an imperial king; rather he is a shepherd king. He is not a king filled with anger and wrath; rather He has a heart filled with compassion and mercy, let us therefore imitate Him and do likewise.
In the Lord,
Fr. Gosbert Rwezahura.
Into Your Hand Lord, I Commend My Spirit You will remember the words of the two criminals crucified with Jesus: “Are you not the Christ? Save yourself and us.” The other criminal rebuked him, “Have you no fear of God?... Then he said, “Jesus remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Jesus replied to him, “Amen, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.”
What can you learn from this story? The repentant thief experiences his moment of conversion. His prayer expresses the hope that he will be saved not from the cross but from his sins and asks to enter after his death into Jesus’ kingdom. Jesus’ final Amen solemnly grants his appeal.
What a beautiful short prayer! Each day we can ask Jesus for the many things we need. We ask Jesus to remember us, according to his mercy not our sins. Let us at the moment of our death ask: “Jesus, re-member me when you come into your kingdom.” Deacon Jerry
Thursday, November 28, 2019
Thanksgiving Day Mass
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TODAY S READINGS
First Reading -- The Lord said to David, You shall shepherd my people Israel (2 Samuel 5:1-3).
Psalm -- Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord (Psalm 122).
Second Reading -- Thanks to the Father who has made you fit to share in the inheritance of the holy ones in light
(Colossians 1:12-20).
Gospel -- Jesus, remember me when you come into your king-dom (Luke 23:35-43).
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Dn 1:1-6, 8-20; Dn 3:52-56; Lk 21:1-4 Tuesday: Dn 2:31-45; Dn 3:57-61; Lk 21:5-11
Wednesday: Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28; Dn 3:62-67; Lk 21:12-19
Thursday: Dn 6:12-28; Dn 3:68-74; Lk 21:20-28
Thanksgiving Day: Sir 50:22-24; Ps 145:2-11; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Lk 17:11-19
Friday: Dn 7:2-14; Dn 3:75-81; Lk 21:29-33 Saturday: Rom 10:9-18; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 4:18-22
Sunday: Is 2:1-5; Ps 122:1-9; Rom 13:11-14; Mt 24:37-44
PRAY FOR OUR SICK
Please pray for the physical and spiritual well-being of parishioners and friends who are ill and recovering.
If you would like to add someone to the prayer list, forms are available in the back of the church. Please notify the rectory office when the name can be removed.
Kathleen Bauer Matty Beuke Joey Centrachio Dolores Cox Ruben Davilla Ann Dobias Mary Faulkner Sarah Halaburt Beth Handy Ruby Ingram Barbara Bishop Delores Jerome Tommy Johnson Robert Kelliher Mike Kelly Earline Mebane Richard Mebane Daniel Mendez Joan Metzger Karen Murdaugh Linda Powell Barbara Ryan Pinkie Scarborough Eleanor Sheeran Tom Sheeran Ana Smith Martrell Smith Marty Smith Teresa Spruiell Anna Szuts Duane Taylor Dolores Vanco Debra Worthy
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Christ Our Savior Catholic School
900 E. 154th St. South Holland, IL 708-333-8173 www.christoursaviorcatholicschool.org
The Thanksgiving weekend is upon us. Some of the 7th grade students want to express gratitude for the special blessings they have received from the Lord.
“As a 7th grade student I am grateful for my family, a
good education and having people who love and support me. I am grateful that God loves me. I am grateful for my familiy’s sacrifice so I can go to a good school.” -Anthony Brown
“I am grateful for my family especially my mom. My mom has helped me through a lot. She has explained things to me that I did not understand. I thank God for my amazing family every day. I don’t know what I would do without my friends Jaeda and Amerie. Every person named has got me where I am today.”
-Layla Chaney
“Thank you, Lord, for my family, friends, clothes on my back, a roof over my head, my education, and of course, YOU, Lord!”
-Steven Johnson
Thank you for my mom who cares about me and other family members who help me. I am grateful for food, water, school and friends, my teachers and my warm house. I am just grateful to be alive.”
-Alijah Clark
Lord, I am grateful for family and friends, a home with a roof over my head, clothes, life on Earth, my intelligence and ability to play sports. I am grateful for peace and kindness in the world.”
-Donovan Allen
“I am grateful for my family, friends, food, and the right to get an education. I am also grateful that I have shelter and clothes. I am grateful for my freedom and the fact that Jesus died on the cross.”
-Destiny Branch
As you can see family plays a huge role in our students’ lives. On behalf of the entire Christ Our Savior Catholic School family, I wish your family a very HAPPY THANKSGIVING filled with many of the Lord’s abun-dant blessings. We are grateful for all of the support and prayers from all of you over the last year. God Bless you. Safe travels to you over the Thanksgiving Holiday.
SAVE THE DATE
Breakfast with Santa Sunday, December 1 COS GYM 8 AM – 12 PM
All are invited Call the office for details 708-333-8173 In Christ’s Love,
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“At Home With The Lord”
Join the weekly bible study as they reflect and discuss the upcoming weekend scripture readings. They will meet in the Rectory on Tuesdays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. All are invited.
CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
CCHD is working on the margins of the community to: Uproot poverty * Build community * Restore Hope This weekend is the collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development which helps to address the root causes of poverty in Cook and Lake Counties. Your gen-erosity is greatly appreciated as we work together to sow tangible seeds of hope in marginalized communities. You may support these efforts by contributing to the collec-tion or by donating online at www.CCHDchicago.org
year-round. Volunteers are needed to prepare
and distribute the baskets on
Monday and Tuesday, November 25th & 26th in McMahon Hall from 9 AM - 12 PM.
Winter Wonderland
Volunteers are needed to decorate our parish tree at Veteran’s Park in South Holland on Thursday, Dec. 5th. Please contact the Rectory office if you help.
Job Opening
Christ Our Savior Parish is looking for a part-time Director of Music. Responsibilities include coordination of weekend and special liturgies in collaboration with liturgy committee. Direct-ing and schedulDirect-ing of cantors, adult and youth choirs ensurDirect-ing liturgies are vibrant. They would also be responsible for supervi-sion of audio equipment. The candidate must be available for Masses on Saturday 4:00 PM and Sunday 8:30 and 10:30 AM, as well as funerals and weddings. Please contact the Rectory office 708-333-3550 for more information.
Names for the Christmas Giving Tree are available on Sunday, No-vember 24th.
Please help a young person have a
special holiday treat. Gifts must be returned to Church by Sunday, Dec. 8th.
Join Deacon Mel on Tuesdays from 7 - 9 PM
until Dec. 17th in McMahon Hall to study the Gospel of John. All are welcome.
The feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe commemorates the appearance of Mary to Juan Diego in 1531. We will celebrate the feast with a Mass and Celebration on Sunday, December 8th at 10:30 AM. At the back of the church you will find donation envelopes to help defray the cost of a Mariachi band and refreshments.
Let’s make our church festive this holiday season with fresh poinsettias. It is an opportunity to remember our loved ones or in thanksgiving for blessings we have received.
At the back of church are forms and envelopes. Place the form and your offering in the collection basket or return to the rectory office. Intentions will be posted in the church bulletin.
An Advent Reflection
As we enter the Advent Season All are invited to attend “Christ Our Savior Is Born”
Sunday December 1, 2019 After 10:30 am Mass in Room 109 Soup lunch will be served.
During the month of December we will be collecting clean, gently used coats, hats and scarves for Catholic Charities. Donations can be left in the lobby of church.
The Holy Name Society is holding their annual nut sale. Georgia Deluxe Mixed Nuts will be available in the Church lobby on Sunday, November 24th for$14 per box. They will also be available in the Rectory office weekdays from 9 AM - 4 PM. The 1lb. boxes make great holiday gifts. Practice for choir members will be
held on Tuesday, November 26th at 6:30 PM in the church.
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