“Guide Us To Thy Perfect Light”
G ospel R eflection
LIVE THE LITURGY - INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK Jesus came for everyone. Every human being is a child of God. This insight or epiphany is what we celebrate today. It also expresses our hope that one day every nation on earth will recognize and adore Jesus Christ.
Jesus' message of peace, justice, reconciliation and love are meant for everyone to hear and understand.
G ospel R eflection
"Then, they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh." What a wonderful
example the Magi give us in their visit to the infant Jesus. First of all, they demonstrate profound faith in
God's word, spoken through the prophet Micah: "And you, Bethlehem….from you shall come a ruler who is to shepherd my people Israel" (cf. 5:2). Embarking on a long and difficult journey, they trust that they will find
this newborn king of the Jews in Bethlehem as the prophecy announced. On their arrival at the home of
the Holy Family, the Magi also give us an example of profound humility. These important men, to whom
kings look for guidance and advice, do not hesitate to bow down, to "prostrate themselves" and give homage to a tiny babe. Putting their own position out of their minds, they reverently worship the infant Lord even as he sits on the lap of his mother. The generosity of these three "kings" is also evident as they open their treasure
boxes and give to the poor child the richest of gifts.
Traditionally, we understand the gold to symbolize the earthly kingship of Christ, the frankincense to represent his divinity, and the myrrh to stand as a symbol of the
anointing he will receive upon his death. Finally, the wisdom of these men is evident in their decision to re-
turn to their country "by another way." Understanding the threat that King Herod posed to Jesus, they followed a plan that would help keep the divine child safe even
though it meant inconvenience to themselves. Faith, humility, generosity, and wisdom. These gifts are the
real legacy of the Three Kings. Today, let us ask God for the blessing of having these gifts in our lives.
Sunday January 7th - The Epiphany of the Lord 7:00 AM Mass at Saint Mary Nativity Church 8:35 AM Rosary at Holy Cross Church in English 9:00 AM Mass at Holy Cross Church in English 9:00 AM RCIA in the Conference Room 9:40 AM Rosary for the Holy Souls in Purgatory
at Saint Mary Nativity Church 10:30 AM Mass at Saint Mary Nativity Church
10:30 AM Children's Liturgy of the Word in the Nativity Room 10:30 AM Mass at Holy Cross Church in Polish
12:00 PM Mass at Saint Mary Nativity Church 5:30 PM Mass at Saint Mary Nativity Church Monday January 8th - The Baptism of the Lord
8:30 AM Mass at Saint Mary Nativity Church No Religious Education Classes Tuesday January 9th
8:30 AM Mass at Holy Cross Church in English 9:30 AM Bible Study in the Nativity Room
1:30 PM Rosary Prayer Group at Saint Mary Nativity Wednesday January 10th
8:30 AM All School Mass at Saint Mary Nativity Church 7:00 PM Choir Practice at Saint Mary Nativity Church Thursday January 11th
8:30 AM Mass at Holy Cross Church in English Friday January 12th
8:30 AM Mass at Saint Mary Nativity Church
10:00 AM Lay Apostolate Meeting in the Nativity Room 5:15 PM Communion Service and Sorrowful Novena
to the Blessed Mother at Saint Mary Nativity Church 5:30 PM Polish School at Saint Mary Nativity
7:00 PM Bingo at Saint Mary Nativity in the Gym Saturday January 13th - Saint Hilary
4:00 PM Mass at Holy Cross Church in English 4:00 PM Mass at Saint Mary Nativity Church Sunday January 14th - Hospitality Sunday 7:00 AM Mass at Saint Mary Nativity Church 8:35 AM Rosary at Holy Cross Church in English 9:00 AM Mass at Holy Cross Church in English 9:00 AM RCIA in the Conference Room 9:40 AM Rosary for the Holy Souls in Purgatory
at Saint Mary Nativity Church 10:30 AM Mass at Saint Mary Nativity Church
10:30 AM Children's Liturgy of the Word in the Nativity Room 10:30 AM Mass at Holy Cross Church in Polish
12:00 PM Mass at Saint Mary Nativity Church 5:30 PM Mass at Saint Mary Nativity Church
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S aint M ary N ativity G oal $ 1,500,000
Committed Pledges $501,324 (153 Families) the following amount has been received $308,479
Online Donations received $2,126 Parishioner Envelopes received $51,678 Non Parishioner Donations received $17,747 Memorial Donations received $14,900 Total Cash Received in Pledges and Donations $394,210
Bless our efforts that they may produce 100-60-30 fold (Matthew 13:8)
Saint Mary Nativity
Sunday - December 24, 2017 $14,722.00 Sunday - December 31, 2017 $ 8,099.00 Immaculate Conception $ 1,606.00 Retired Religious $ 3,000.00
Holy Cross
Sunday - December 24, 2017 $ 2,125.50 Sunday - December 31, 2017 $ 1,904.50 Immaculate Conception $ 726.50 Retired Religious $ 778.00 Additional Maintenance $ 1,030.00
Information as of December 31, 2017
Please remember both parishes in your estate plans or IRA Charitable Rollover.
S tewardship in F aith C ollection
Capital Campaign Donation
Please circle the Parish Capital Campaign Fund of your choice.Saint Mary Nativity Holy Cross
Name ______________________________________
Donation Amount $____________
Clip and Give
We can mail you a copy of the
Capital Campaign’s latest newsletter listing the projects
and the progress made.
Also, a donation letter for tax
purposes can be requested.
Contact the Rectory Office at (815) 726-4031.
The 2018 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal is now underway! The Diocese of Joliet is mailing information about the 2018 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal (CMAA) this month to all CMAA donors.
The CMAA supports thirty ministries that benefit every parish in the Diocese, including ours, as well as our friends and neighbors most in need.
Our parishes’ goal for the 2018 CMAA.
Saint Mary Nativity $39,600.00 Holy Cross $10,100.00
If we raise more than this goal, 70% of the amount paid over goal will be returned to us for use. This is a great benefit for our parish! Please review the information you receive and prayerfully reflect on your gift to this year’s CMAA. If you
do not receive a mailing from the Diocese about the CMAA, please contact the parish
office.
The 2018 CMAA video, Partners in Caring can be viewed at https:// vimeo.com/233560439
Partners in Caring
Capital Campaign
Goal Amount still needed $912,225
Committed Pledges $68,080 (26 Families) the following amount has been received $47,346 Parishioner Envelopes received $9,684 Non Parishioner Donations received $4,035 Memorials received $4,940 Special Intentions received $1,600 Total Cash Received in Pledges and Donations $67,605
H oly C ross G oal $250,000
Pledge Family: Mr. and Mrs. Juan Montoyo In Memory of Larry Churnovic, Sr.
In Memory of Dorothy Lakotich In Memory of Joseph and Cecilia Trizna
(This donation form can be mailed to or dropped off at the Saint Mary Nativity Rectory Office or placed in the collection basket of either church.)
Goal Amount still needed $161,661
Non Pledge Family: Mr. and Mrs. Walter G. Adamic Family In Memory of Raymond Levek
In Memory of Sophie Levek
In Memory of Joseph and Ann Margaret Olsta In Memory of Irene Sparazynski
Special Intentions of Phyllis Olsta
Saint Mary Nativity Church
706 North Broadway Street Joliet, Illinois 60435
H OURS
P
ARISHO
FFICEMonday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. to Noon.
S
CHOOLO
FFICEMonday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
R
ELIGIOUSE
DUCATIONO
FFICEMonday 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
M ASS S CHEDULE S AINT M ARY N ATIVITY
Monday/Wednesday/Friday at 8:30 a.m.
Saturday Vigil 4:00 p.m.
Sunday 7:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m.
Holy Cross Church
830 Elizabeth Street Joliet, Illinois 60435
Mailing Address:
901 Elizabeth Street
Pastor
Father Ron Neitzke Associate Pastor
Father Julian Kaczówka, S.Chr.
Weekend Associate Father Gerald Nicholas, O.S.A.
Deacon Reverend Mr. Daniel Mahoney Director of Religious Education Mrs. Nanci Smith
Director of RCIA Mrs. Harriet Keating
SMN Music Director Mr. Donald Legerski HC Music Director Mr. Jack Witkowski Polish Organist Mr. Mariusz Madej HC Sacristan Mr. Jack Gorski SMN School Principal Mr. Larry White Polish School Principal Dorota Grzegorzewicz SMN Business Manager Mrs. Annette Murphy HC Business Manager/Bulletin Editor Mrs. Mary Nemanich Maintenance Mr. Larry Tomasic Polish Secretary Ms. Sylwia Szwed
H OLY C ROSS
Tuesday and Thursday at 8:30 a.m. (English) Saturday Vigil 4:00 p.m. (English)
Sunday at 9:00 a.m. (English) and 10:30 a.m. (Polish)
♦ Rosary for the Holy Souls in Purgatory on Sundays at 9:40 a.m.
♦ Children’s Liturgy of the Word at the 10:30 a.m. Mass
♦ Religious Education Participation last Sunday of the month at 10:30 a.m. during school year
♦ Mary Margaret’s Rosary Group on Mondays at 4:00 p.m.
♦ Bible Study in the Nativity Room on Tuesdays at 9:15 a.m.
♦ Rosary Prayer Group on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m.
♦ Choir Rehearsal on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.
♦ Sorrowful Mother Novena Every Friday at 5:15 p.m.
♦ Bingo every Friday night in the school gym
♦ First Friday Holy Hour at 4:00 p.m.
♦ Monthly Holy Hour Last Sunday of the Month at 2:00 p.m.
♦ Polish School on Friday at 5:30 p.m. (September through May)
Invite Grow Serve
Connect to God each other and our community
Saint Mary Nativity
♦ Holy Rosary every Sunday at 8:35 a.m.
♦ Choir Rehearsal every Sunday at 9:45 a.m.
♦ First Wednesday of the Month Mass and Novena in Polish at 7:00 p.m.
♦ First Friday of the Month Mass in Polish at 7:30 p.m. at Saint Mary Nativity
Holy Cross
W EBSITES
P ARISHES www.stmarynativity.com
www.stmarynativity.org (currently under construction)
S CHOOL www.stmarynativity.org
P OLSKA S ZKOLA www.polskaszkolajoliet.com
♦ Meets at St. Mary Nativity every first Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the cafeteriaThe Joliet Knights of Columbus Assembly #204
Reverend Gordon Michels Council #12014 Knights of Columbus
♦ Meets at St. Mary Nativity every third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the cafeteria.
Continuing the Work of Jesus peacefully simply together.
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January 2018
Cecilia MartinezTom and Sally Wojnarowski
February 2018
Joyce TrainaOne Statue Available
Readings for the Week of January 7, 2017
2017 C ONTRIBUTION S TATEMENTS
If you need your 2017 Contribution statements of stewardship, please call the Rectory Office at (815) 726-4031 to request one to be mailed. Statements are available to registered parish households. Thank you.ȱȱ
If you would like to have the Blessed Virgin Mary statue in your home, please call the
Rectory Office at (815) 726-4031.
We invite you to gather with fellow parishioners in the Nativity Room after the morning Masses on Sunday,
January 14th for coffee, donuts, and conversation. Also, the DVD-CD
Lending Library will be available, as will the Bookshare Library.
Sunday
January 14, 2018
Sunday: Is 60:1-6/Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13 [cf. 11]/Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/Mt 2:1-12
Monday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 55:1-11 or Acts 10:34-38 or 1 Jn 5:1-9/Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 [3]/Mk 1:7-11
Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:9-20/1 Sm 2:1, 4-5, 6-7, 8abcd [cf. 1]/Mk 1:21-28 or 1 Sm 1:1-8 and 1:9-20/1 Sm 2:1, 4-5, 6-7, 8abcd [cf. 1]/Mk 1:14-20 and 1:21-28
Wednesday: 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20/Ps 40:2 and 5, 7-8a, 8b-9, 10 [8a and 9a]/Mk 1:29-39 Thursday: 1 Sm 4:1-11/Ps 44:10-11, 14-15, 24-25 [27b]/Mk 1:40-45
Friday: 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a/Ps 89:16-17, 18-19 [2]/Mk 2:1-12
Saturday: 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a/Ps 21:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 [2a]/Mk 2:13-17
Next Sunday: 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19/Ps 40:2, 4, 7-8, 8-9, 10 [8a, 9a]/1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20/Jn 1:35-42
March 2018
Pat WeiskopOne Statue Available
Eucharistic Adoration
With the new year, many of us take the time to look back and reflect on the events of the past year. In turn, we may try to find ways to make amends in the new year and improve our lives. It is definitely a time of reflection and self analysis. When Christ left us with the Eucharist, it is a gift that offers us a chance to be one with Him and allow Him to be a part of us. By spending time with the Eucharist in Adoration, we are in some ways taking the opportunity to open our hearts to ourselves and put a mirror on our soul so to speak. There, we pray to Jesus to come closer to our lives and ask Him for guidance on how to improve and become a better person. A New Year wish for you is an
invitation to come spend time with the Eucharist. He is waiting for you. Please
consider finding time to make a regular obligation to sit with Christ.
There is always a need for faithful adorers for Eucharistic Adoration.
For information, please contact Laurie Pottorff at (815) 370-4533
“Nations shall walk by Your Light, and Kings by Your Shining Radiance.” (Isaiah 60:3)
May the Light of Jesus Shine on You All Year Long.
Today is the feast of the Epiphany, when the Wise Men from the East visited Jesus
after a long journey. Our R.C.I.A.
catechumens and candidates will also continue on their way to receiving the sacraments. We have a new member, Shayla Lopez; her brother and sister are alumni of last year’s class. Tomorrow is the feast of the Baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist in the Jordan River. This marks the
end of the Christmas season. During January, we will be studying the individual
sacraments and teachings of the Roman
Catholic Church. We too are seeking closeness to God the Father, God the Son,
and God the Holy Spirit. Pray for us as we journey to the full initiation into the
sacraments on March 31st and April 15th.
The Epiphany of the Lord
Gospel Focus: Journey to Discovery
Matthew 2:1-12Catholic Teaching: The Epiphany
Some pictures from the
“Christmas in the Holy Land”
Pilgrimage will be out for viewing.
Pat Fisher and Joyce Traina will be there to answer any
questions you may have.
Please see page 10 in this week’s
bulletin for an article with pictures about the pilgrimage.
Free-will donations are appreciated. Sponsored by
Saint Mary Nativity
Lay Apostolate.
Monday - January 8, 2018 Classes Resume
Spirit Day
Wednesday - January 10, 2018 All School Mass at 8:30 a.m.
Progress Reports
Friday - January 12, 2018 8th Grade Graduation Pictures BINGO at 7:00 p.m. in the Gym Monday - January 15, 2018 No School
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Wednesday - January 17, 2018 All School Mass at 8:30 a.m.
Friday - January 19, 2018 Dress Down for $1.00
BINGO at 7:00 p.m. in the Gym
Calendar of Events
School News Home of the Knights
The Kindergarten and Second Grade Class collected Hats, Mittens and Socks and hung
them on a tree. The items collected were given to Catholic Charities Giving Tree Donation Center for those in need.
Become a Part of the
Saint Mary Nativity School Family
Call the School Office at (815) 722-8518
“Where Every Child Achieves More.”
Enroll Today for the 2018/2019 School Year
“Thanks A Million” Beverage Tab Collection continues for the Ronald McDonald House.
SHOUT OUT to MARTY TERLEP for dropping off a large bag of tabs.
Thanks to everyone’s efforts. Our Total is 1,290,356 pounds.
Save Them and Drop Them Off Anytime! Save and Drop Off Aluminum Cans Too!
Emily and Tommy Pawlowski who belong to the Helping Hands Club helped deliver donated food the club
collected. Donations were taken to Saint Patrick's Food Pantry.
The Eighth Grade Class and their Kindergarten buddies enjoyed spending time together
before the Christmas holidays.
Dear God, Help us to learn,
play, and share together, so that the wonderful world
you have made becomes more
beautiful everyday.
Amen.
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For more info or if you have questions, please contact the Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools Office at (815) 838-2181.
Until Next NFL Season…...
THANK YOU
1st High $ 175.00 5th High $ 60.00 4th Low $ 40.00 2nd High $ 150.00 6th High $ 50.00 3rd Low $ 50.00 3rd High $ 125.00 7th High $ 40.00 2nd Low $ 60.00 4th High $ 100.00 8th High $ 30.00 1st Low $ 70.00
Saint Mary Nativity School Football Fundraiser 2017 / 2018 Weekly Prize Amounts
Congratulations to the Week 16 Winners
Congratulations to the Week 17 Winners
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We remember those who entered into eternal life from January 6th to January 12th the last 25 years.
Saint Mary Nativity
Margaret Brenc (January 8, 1993)
Victor Bernickas (January 8, 1993)
Constance Berkos (January 11, 1993) Audrey M. Brenczewski (January 10, 1994) James Bolte (January 6, 1995) Jeanne Walzak (January 8, 1995) Joseph Babich (January 8, 1996) Kathryn Jeffery (January 8, 1996) Alexis Sellers (January 10, 1996) Rose Lazar (January 6, 1997) Raymond Hernandez (January 9, 1998) Anton J. “Tony” Trizna (January 7, 1999) Anna Brozman (January 10, 1999) Anna Mae Schulke (January 10, 1999) Carl “Chuck” Sula (January 11, 1999) Rita Horvath (January 8, 2000) Angela Filas (January 11, 2000) Dorothy Tomasic (January 9, 2001)
Louis Ketz (January 10, 2001) Stanley Richley (January 11, 2001) Josephine A. Nateman (January 8, 2002) Richard Crescenti (January 8, 2004) Lucille Gudac (January 11, 2004) Richard Garcia (January 12, 2005) Jose Alvarado (January 7, 2006) Eleanor Kucinic (January 9, 2006) William Sheridan (January 10, 2006) Dorothy Armstrong (January 8, 2007) Margaret Hafner (January 11, 2007) John Tomac, Jr.
(January 10, 2008) Margaret Juricic (January 11, 2008) Mary K. Pahl (January 11, 2009) Edward Verklan (January 11, 2012) Marcella M. Voss (January 10, 2013) Cecilia H. Barra (January 12, 2013) Robert A. Bebar (January 11, 2014)
Flame of Faith Candles for the Week of
January 7, 2018 John Zak
Mary and Walter Derlinga
We ask you to please remember Bob Durand Odom and George Porvaznik in your prayers who entered into eternal life. Please pray for their souls. Our sympathy is offered to their family and friends at this time. May they find comfort and peace and strength.
Saturday January 6th
4:00 PM Nicholas Kirincich by Family
4:00 PM Theresa Cremeens by The Pottorff Family Sunday January 7th
7:00 AM Rose Marie Zupancic by Family
10:30 AM Eugene Ferguson by Saint Mary Nativity Choir 10:30 AM Joseph and Dorothy Lakotich by Son
12:00 PM For the Special Intentions of Those Sick in Our Parish 5:30 PM Birthday Intention for Dania
Monday January 8th
8:30 AM John Zak by Paul Driscoll Wednesday January 10th
8:30 AM Raymond and Elizabeth Marso by Edward and Deborah Marso Friday January 12th
8:30 AM For the People of the Parish Saturday January 13th
4:00 PM Joseph Parrish by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kucharz 4:00 PM Bob Hibler by Karges Realty
Sunday January 14th
7:00 AM For All Deceased Religious 10:30 AM George Dehm by Barbara Jenco 10:30 AM Richard Pervan by Family
12:00 PM For All Those Who Serve in the Military 5:30 PM Julius Roark by Vic and Donna Biasetti
Saint Mary Nativity Mass Intentions
We remember those who entered into eternal life
from January 6th to January 12th the last 25 years.
Holy Cross
Catherine E. Lane (December 30, 1995)
Ann Ceranski (January 3, 1996)
Helen Fordonski (December 31, 1998) Edward J. Barski (December 31, 1999) Joseph D. Papesh (January 3, 2000) Constance A. Bandosz (December 31, 2003) Mary Bannon (January 1, 2008)
Shrine Candle Intentions Sacred Heart Divine Mercy
Holy Family Our Lady of Czestochowa
St. Jude Thaddeus Blessed John Paul II
Flame of Faith
Call the Rectory Office to light a candle in memory
of your loved ones.
Holy Cross Mass Intentions
Saturday January 6th
4:00 PM Andrew Jaskowiak, Sr. by Bob and Mary Jean 4:00 PM George Adelmann (Birthday) by Family
Sunday January 7th
9:00 AM Jeanne Stofko by Judy and Dave Stofko 10:30 AM Special Intention for Dominik and Family
for Strength and the Guidance of the Holy Spirit Tuesday January 9th
8:30 AM For the Homebound Thursday January 11th
8:30 AM For the People of the Parish Saturday January 13th
4:00 PM Edward Weeditz by Family
4:00 PM Bill Smith by Norbert and Rosemary Zielinski Sunday January 14th
9:00 AM Anna and John B. Gorski by Son, Jack 10:30 AM God's Blessing for Anna Sykala and Family 10:30 AM O zdrowie dla CzestawDziobek / Rodzina
On Tuesday, January 9th after the 8:30 a.m. Mass at Holy Cross, the Christmas
decorations will be taken down.
All are welcome to help!
Home Fatima Statues
“ C hristmas in the H oly L and” P ilgrimage
A group of 45 people journeyed to the Holy Land from November 28th to December 7th. The pilgrims visited the sites where Jesus walked. The group
celebrated Mass at Jesus’ place of birth and burial, at Cana where Jesus performed his first miracle in John’s gospel and swam in the Dead Sea.
They also dined at the homes of Christian families who live in Jerusalem, learning their stories of faith in the Middle East.
The first Christian pilgrims went to the Holy Land seeking to verify this proclamation, to see and touch the places where God was born of woman, walked among men, died at our hands, and rose in glory. Those who could not make that long journey did the next best thing.
Pilgrims inside the Church of the Annunciation in Bethlehem
The Evangelist John professes: "What was from the beginning,/ what we have heard,/ what we have seen with our eyes,/ what we have looked upon/ and touched
with our hands/ concerns the Word of Life (1 Jn 1:1).
John proclaims a life made visible, a Word that became flesh, a God who dwelt among us (cf. Jn 1:14) Joyce Traina and
Pat Fisher, parishioners of Saint Mary Nativity, made the journey to the Holy Land with your
prayer petitions.
∗ Church of the Visitation - Mary & Elizabeth meet
∗ Church of the Annunciation - Mary's Home --The Word was made Flesh
∗ Birthplace of John the Baptist
∗ Church of the Nativity: Birthplace of Christ - Bethlehem
∗ Shepherd'd Field - Angels visit Shepherds
∗ Cana - First Miracle of Jesus
∗ Church of Pater Noster
∗ Sea of Galilee - Boat Ride
∗ Mt. of the Beatitudes
∗ Church of the Multiplication of Loaves and Fishes
∗ Church of Transfiguration:
Mount Tabor
∗ Church of Primacy of Peter
∗ Upper Room & Cenacle
∗ Stations of the Cross - Jerusalem
∗ Mount of Olives
∗ Garden at Gethsemane
∗ Caiaphas Palace: Pit Jesus was lowered into.
∗ Church of the Holy Sepulcher: Slab Jesus was laid on
∗ Chapel of Flagellation: Pillar of Jesus scourging
∗ Baptismal Blessing at Qasr Al Yehoud: Baptismal Site of Jesus by John at River Jordon
∗ Dead Sea
(your prayer petitions were brought and prayed over at each site) THEY SENT with others who represented them ALL THEIR PRAYER PETITIONS TO BE HALLOWED AT THE HOLY SITES OF:
The star for the site of the Birth of Christ
The Holy Sepulcher with altar above the slab
where Christ was laid
Sea of Galilee
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NFORMATION PenanceThe Sacrament of Penance is celebrated in English on Saturday from 3:15 p.m. until 3:45 p.m. at both parishes. On Sunday, from
10:00 a.m. until 10:20 a.m. in Polish at Holy Cross. Confessions are available by appointment too. Due to sacramental responsibilities in two parishes, there may be
times when a priest is unavailable for confession at the regularly schedule time.
Baptism
Expectant parents are asked to prepare for the celebration of baptism well in advance by participating in a baptismal preparation class before the birth of their child. Please call the Parish Office to register for this required class or to schedule a Baptism.
Marriage
Call the Parish Office at least six months in advance to begin preparation discussions. This should be done before making other wedding plans.
Sick and Infirm
Contact the Parish Office to have Holy Communion brought to shut-ins, or to celebrate
the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. Notify the Parish Office whenever a family member is seriously ill or hospitalized. There is a 24-hour answering service is always available. We are happy to keep the name of your loved one on the Prayer list for one month. If you wish to extend a request for prayers beyond this time, please contact the rectory to let us know, so that we do not remove the name from the list.
Catechumenate
Adults interested in joining the Catholic church should contact the Parish Office for information concerning the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA).
Eucharistic Adoration
Saint Mary Nativity Church offers daily Eucharistic Adoration from 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Funerals
Upon the death of a loved one, before publication in the newspaper, please contact
the Parish Office directly to schedule the funeral mass.
Parish Registration
We welcome all new members. Please phone or visit the Parish Office to join Saint Mary Nativity or Holy Cross Parish.
Polish School
Holy Cross Polish School meets during the school year on Friday evenings from 5:30 pm until 8:30 pm at St. Mary Nativity School.
Parish Grade School
St. Mary Nativity offers a Catholic Grade
School for 3 and 4 year-old preschool, prekindergarten classes and grades K - 8.
There is one tuition rate for parishioners and non-parishioners..
Educational Endowment Fund
St. Mary Nativity School is proud to be able to offer tuition financial assistance to our school families through our Endowment Fund. To find out how you can apply for a tuition scholarship or to contribute to our fund to help provide for the future of our school please contact the school office.
Saint Mary Nativity
Mary Bellos Christopher Borsom Charlotte Brown Janice Crosetto John Drnek Lupe Ferreira
SRA Michael Wilson LT Alex Aguilera, USMC Pfc. Lawrence Washington
Sgt. FC Jay R. Martin, USA Ssgt. Mark Grabowski, USMC
LCPL. Jared Tomich, USMC Pfc. Michael McCallister, USA E5 Kathleen Sullivan, USN Capt. Marcos Aguilera, USMC 1st Sgt. Christina Romero Arellano CPL. Christopher Wesoly, USMC 2ND LT Kevin A’Hearn
Pfc. Paul Roder, USM Petty Officer 1st Class Tyler Hintzsche, USN
Sgt. Tommy Hanks, USMC Sgt. Christina Hanks, USMC
Johnathon Schroll, USMC Special Forces
Heavenly Father, Lay Your Healing Hands Upon Our Sick!
Jack Fisher Fran Hakey Patty Keck Harriet Kazlauskas Father Roger Kutzner Jerry Lakota Darlene Likar Deacon Dan Mahoney Charlene Molnar Dave Morelli Paul Morris Robert Nasenbeny Raymond John Nickel Andy Orosco
Jim Policandriotes Mildred Pruss Ronald Pruss
Father Pete Rossa Mary Richley
Steve Senisais Joseph Trubich Sue Ward Cecilia Wolf Bernard Zolecki
Holy Cross
Ann Fang Tom Smith Marta Traczyk
Bulletin Deadline is Noon on the Friday before the upcoming Sunday.
Our weekly bulletin is published by LPI, but is done in-house. All articles for the
bulletin need to be submitted by Noon on the Friday before the Sunday (6 business days prior) that you want the article to be published. Please note
that during major holidays submission times are subject to change due to earlier print deadlines. Thank You for your cooperation.
From the Desk of Nanci Smith Director of Religious Education
Religious Education is on Winter Break!
Religious Education Classes
will resume on Monday - January 22, 2018 Please remember that if your child(ren) will not be attending Religious Education, you need to contact the RE office and let us know. Please leave a message on theanswering machine. Students not called off absent will receive an unexcused absence. Parents should REMAIN with their child(ren) at drop off for opening
prayer and return by 7:20 p.m. for closing prayer and pick up. We will be verifying that students are being picked up by their parents going forward.
Need prayers, or know someone
who does, call Pat Weiskop at (815) 723-7141.
EVENTS, FOOD PANTRIES, MARRIAGE ENCOUNTERS, JOBS, and OTHER INFO
are posted on the bulletin boards in the back of the churches.
Brent Moot Dustyn Moot Joe Miller, USMC David Walters, USA Jeremy M. Close, USMC Jacob Gregurich, USMC Chris McCarty, USMC Cpl. Anthony Gutierrez, USMC
