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A Message from our Pastor
Dear Parishioners, The feast of Christmas, that great celebration for which we have been planning for weeks and about which we have been hearing (at least by means of the Hallmark Channel) since October, is now upon us. It seems that the only reality that moves with greater swiftness than the time leading up to Christmas is Christmas Day itself. My father named it “the shortest day of the year,” not because of the amount of daylight it offered, as in the Winter Solstice, but in terms of the fun and excitement it called forth from the family and friends who gathered at our home for this annual blowout. These domestic celebrations of Christmas are my fondest memories growing up. I believe it is important for us to realize, however, that while the culture emphasizes the days preceding December 25th, the Church emphasizes the days subsequent to it. The ever-popular
“Twelve Days of Christmas” is a song about the season that began on December 25th and concluded on January 6th, the traditional feast of the Epiphany. Even within that period of 12 days, the Church has what is called, “The Octave of Christmas,” December 25 – January 1. Christmas is only one of two octaves that the Church observes annually, the other being Easter. The concept of observing 8 days of celebration for any given feast or event was ultimately a statement about the other-worldly quality of the occasion itself. In other words, if an ordinary week had 7 days, an event that had 8 days was an event that gave a glimpse of extraordinary time – the future world that is to come. The formal theological term for this understanding is eschatological, and implies that we already participate, albeit partially, in the future fullness of the Kingdom of God. Christmas makes this possible. This is why it is to our advantage to relish the days after Christmas, especially the Octave. This is perhaps easier said than done give the level of exhaustion many of us feel after the 25th. And so, I suggest we find a way of observing the Christmas Octave that is doable for each of us in our various lifestyles. What I have done in the following schema is to select one word from the Gospel that is proclaimed on each day of the Christmas Octave. I selected these 8 words because they evoke an immediate meaning for me as I pray through the Scriptures ahead of time. Then when each day of the Octave dawns, this one word gives me a quicker, smoother access into the sacred meaning of the day. It seems to make prayerful meditation a bit less arduous during a time when my own energy level may not be as high as I might prefer. I offer these words to all of you, but would encourage you to design such a schema for yourself in years to come.
December 25, -- 1st Day in the Christmas Octave: The Nativity of the Lord Behold Behold I proclaim to you news of great joy. (Luke 2:14) We hear this word throughout the scriptures. It is meant to heighten the attention of others about something amazing that is about to happen. It’s tantamount to saying “heads up!” Are we as alert as we could be to the good news that God is announcing to us?
December 26, -- 2nd Day in the Christmas Octave:
The Feast of St. Stephen, the First Martyr
Witness …you will be led before governors and kings for my sake as a witness (Matthew 10:17-22)
In Greek, the word for martyr is translated “witness.” Stephen was the first martyr of the Christian faith who witnessed to it by his death by stoning. If Christianity were illegal today,
would there be enough evidence to convict us?
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December 27, -- 3rd Day in the Christmas Octave: The Feast of St. John, Apostle and Evangelist
Tomb
…the other disciple, also went in, the one who arrived at the tomb first, and he saw and believed. (John 20:2-8)
The apostle John was one of the first disciples to discover the empty tomb of Jesus and believe that he rose from the dead. Are we able to see something that
speaks of death, like a tomb, and realize that God can transform it into a place of life?
December 28, -- 4th Day in the Christmas Octave: The Feast of the Holy Innocents, Martyrs Dream …the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream (Matthew 2:13 – 18) Throughout the Bible, God frequently communicated his will through dreams. What are some of our dreams, and what might God be saying to us through them?
December 29, -- 5th Day in the Christmas Octave: The Feast of St. Thomas Becket
Reveal
…a light to reveal you to the nations (Luke 2:22-35)
The devout Simeon recognized that the child Jesus revealed God. How does God reveal himself to us through Jesus, the human face of God?
December 30, -- 6th Day in the Christmas Octave: The Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Favor …and the favor of God was upon him. (Luke 2:36-40) People came to believe that Jesus enjoyed God’s favor in a unique way as the only begotten Son. How have each of us been favored as one of God’s beloved daughters or sons?
December 31 – 7th Day in the Christmas Octave
Word …and the Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. (John 1:1-8)
Jesus is called God’s “Word.” Words are tools of communication. If Jesus is one such tool
through which God speaks to us, what is it God wants to say?
January 1, -- 8th Day in the Christmas Octave: The Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God Heart …and Mary kept all these things reflecting on them in her heart. (Luke 2:16-21) Mary’s heart was the place in which she discerned God’s will for her. What do we reflect upon in our heart that directs us to God?
Blessings,
Ministers Schedule for Next Weekend
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Mass Lectors Extraordinary Ministers
Greeters Ushers Altar Servers Resource Center
4:00pm P. Bergin, C. Helberg
B. Munch, M. Bixenmann, K. Ebey, M. Buchelt, M. Gruenberg, L. Lucas, S. Jecmen, G. Maguire, B. Miller, J. Noonan, D. Rubel, R. Schuster
M. LaRose, L. Nilles, D. Noonan, N. Valente
J. Beaumont, T. Cappetta, J. Hantsch, M. Klecka, C. LaRose
M. Ebey, D. Kohlmeyer, H. Larkin
J. Hyland
7:30am M. Gensler, D. McFarlin
J. Wagner, G. Baker, S. Cassa, B. Coleman, S. Garvin, J. Lauten, M. Nappi, P. Nappi, Je. Saul, M. Sauriol
M. Jablonski, B. Neu, Ja. Saul L. Saul
R. Brzostek, E. Czupryna, W. McCarthy, P. Schriner
D. Connell, C. Jablonski, M. Tuskey
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9:30am D. Christenson, V. Fernandez
D. Hayes, L. Boyer, S. Daniels, S. Giovanatto, D. Golminas, P. Gorski, A. Johnson, C. Johnson, C. Kenney, E. Knockemus, J. Kuttner, J. Mack-Crane, H. Madsen
J. Alore, K. Ekins, S. Ekins, M. Tashjian
J. Fedinec, T. Gerten, M. Johnson, M. Johnson, L. Johnson
M. Czaplewski, S. Czaplewski, L. Johnson, Z. Montgomery
C. & C. Marler
11:30am S. Augustus, I. Bucher
C. Cawiezel, C. Buenz, P. Esposito, B. Gustas, L. Gustas, L. Gustas, L. Howard, P. McKechnie, D. McKechnie, K. Meehan, L. Payne
L. Berg, A. Kukulski, M. McCoy, B. Schau
A. Kabelis, T. Kukulski, L. Loucaides, D. O'Connor
A. Dass, A. Pecak, G. Sharafinski
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6:00pm A. Gervacio, J. Clements
P. Zurek, J. Alexenko, D. Butler, S. Butler, A. DiSanto, E. Soto, J. Soto, K. Soto, S. Spangler
K. Daniels, S. Guerra, M. Panagos, M. Zurek
TBD J. Butler, N. Caulfield, J. Gabel
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Upcoming Events
Please Take Note: • There will be no 6:30am Mass on
Wednesday, December 26th.
• The Parish Office will be closed through January 1st. We will reopen on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at 8:30 am.
Christmas Lights Recycling On the weekend of January 5/6, the Earth Matters environmental ministry will be recycling unwanted Christmas lights. There will be a box located in
the Link to drop off your lights to be properly recycled. Accepted lights include mini-lights (or Italian lights), C7 lights, C9 lights, rope lights, LED lights and extension cords, all free of charge. Garland and wreaths will not be accepted. For more information, contact Vicente Fernandez at 630-353-4549 or [email protected].
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Celebrant Schedule for Next Weekend Confessors for Saturday, December 29 10:30 AM: Fr. Kenneth Zigmond, OSB 3:00 PM: Fr. Edward Kucera, OSB Mass Celebrants for December 29/30 8:15 AM: Fr. Gabriel Baltes, OSB 4:00 PM: Fr. Kenneth Zigmond, OSB 7:30 AM: Fr. Kenneth Zigmond, OSB 9:30 AM: Fr. Gabriel Baltes, OSB 11:30 AM: Fr. Kenneth Zigmond, OSB 6:00 PM: Fr. Gabriel Baltes, OSB
CHRISTMAS EVE, MONDAY, DECEMBER 24 Masses at 3:00 pm (Church), 3:10 pm (Gym), and 10:00 pm (Church) CHRISTMAS DAY, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25 Masses at 7:30 am, 9:30 am, & 11:30 am
MASSES FOR THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY, AND JOSEPH- DEC. 29/30 Normal Weekend Schedule
MASSES FOR MARY, MOTHER OF GOD (Holy Day of Obligation) Monday, Dec. 31: 4:00 pm Tuesday, Jan. 1: 9:30 am & 11:30 am
CHRISTMAS SEASON SCHEDULE
DECEMBER WEDDINGS
The following couple will exchange marriage vows at St. Joan of Arc:
December 29, 2018:
Nicholas Benson and Marie Valente
We wish this couple God’s blessings as they prepare for their life together!
We wish to offer our sympathy and a promise of our prayers to family
and friends on the death of Mary Frances Dybicz.
The Proclamation of the Birth of Christ
The Solemn Liturgy of Christmas (celebrated at our 10pm Mass) includes ‘The Proclamation of the Birth of Christ’. What exactly is this chant that is sung to begin the Christ-mas Season? “The Roman Martyrology for Christmas Day contains a for-mal announcement of the birth of Christ in the style of a proclamation. It begins with creation and relates the birth of the Lord to the major events and personages of sacred and secular history. The particular events contained in the proclamation help to situate the birth of Jesus in the con-text of salvation history.” (from 2018 Sourcebook for Sundays and Seasons, printed by Liturgy Training Publications). We sing this chant to remind us of God’s saving plan, and how He has always saved His people throughout history. Through the story told in this chant, we can see the plan of God emerging through all ages. We also see how the birth of Christ fits into the sacred and secular events of that par-ticular period in time.
Notes From Music & Liturgy
Music for Christmas Eve/Christmas Day December 24 and 25, 2018
Christmas Eve Masses: 3:00 pm (Church) – Elementary Choir with bass/drums/guitar/piano (Prelude Music starts at 2:40pm) 3:10 pm (Gym) – Organist and Cantor 10:00 pm – Parish Choir with piano/organ, flute, violin, viola, cello, and trumpet (Prelude Music starts at 9:30pm) Christmas Day Masses: 7:30 am – Organist and Cantor 9:30 am – Organist and Cantor 11:30 am - Parish Choir with piano/organ, flute, violin, viola, cello, and trumpet (Prelude Music starts at 11:15am)
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FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT- The Hierarchy of Human Rights We end our series of Pro-Life apologetics with a note on the hierarchy of rights; that is, the notion that some personal rights are of greater importance than others. This discussion responds to the assertion that one has the right of privacy. This is a reasonable concern and should be addressed. To do so, we turn again to Fr. Spitzer and a portion of his essay on the Hierarchy of Rights. In this segment, he references the writings of several great minds in the history of philosophy and human rights: Francisco Suarez, S.J., John Locke and Thomas Jefferson. Fr. Spitzer writes: These men seem to assume that life precedes liberty, and liberty precedes other natural rights. Why did they assume that this truth was evident? The answer probably lies in their implicit application of a well-known technique in philosophy termed “the condition necessary for the possibility of another condition.
For example, if the right to life is a condition necessary for the possibility of the right to liberty (but not vice-versa), then the right to life must be a higher right than the right to liberty. Similarly, if the right to liberty is a condition necessary for the possibility of the right to own property, then the right to liberty must be a higher right than the right to own property. Evidently, the right to life is a condition necessary for the possibility of the right to liberty because if one is dead, one’s right to liberty is truly a moot point. Similarly, the right to liberty must also be a condition necessary for the possibility of the right to own property, for if person A can own another person B, then person A owns all of person B’s property along with him. Person B’s property rights are truly a moot point. Therefore, it can be said objectively (that is,
by the criterion of necessity which is not a mere matter of subjective assertion) that the right to life is a higher right than the right to liberty, and the right to liberty is a higher right than the right to property. This principle is important in the resolution of rights conflicts, because it gives an objective (necessary) way of resolving those conflicts. In order to respect not only the natural rights of human beings, but also the necessary hierarchy of those natural rights, we must hold the objectively higher right to be the more important right in resolving rights conflicts. This is the only way to respect the principle of non-maleficence, because a violation of a higher right leads to a greater harm than the violation of a lower one. For example, if a court must choose between person X’s right to life and person Y’s right to liberty (privacy?), the court is obligated to act in favor of person X’s right to life, because his death would be a greater harm than person Y’s loss of liberty. As might now be obvious, the U.S. Supreme Court failed to apply this objective criterion of the necessary hierarchy of rights in two major cases—Dred Scott v. Sanford and Roe v. Wade. Turning away from Fr. Spitzer’s text to our conclusion, in both of these famous cases, the right of greater importance was ignored, and the results have brought great harm to our country and to the innocent. In the Dred Scott case, the court redefined an entire group of people as not having full human rights because they were not considered to be citizens. Personhood, in this case, was entirely arbitrary and not related to the nature of the human person as we described in earlier articles. In Roe v. Wade, the court redefined an entire group of people as not having human rights because they were not old enough. Once again, an arbitrary standard of personhood was established, one completely disconnected from the nature of the human person. Remember, however, from the first article in this series, that God is compassionate and He seeks to forgive and heal. The Pro-Life Ministry prays that this very small contribution has given the parish community some additional cause for thought. The evidence for the Pro-Life position, as taught by Holy Mother Church throughout the ages, is rock solid. What we have presented here is a mere taste of a far greater wisdom. Peace be with you and Merry Christmas.
Pro-Life Ministry
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Mass Intentions
Monday, December 24 8:15 AM †Deacon Tom Richardt (Req. Richardt Family)
Masses for the Nativity of the Lord 3:00 PM Intention of Celebrant 3:10 PM (Gym) Intention of Celebrant 10:00 PM Intention of Celebrant Tuesday, December 25—The Nativity of the Lord 7:30 AM For St. Joan of Arc Parishioners 9:30 AM Intention of Celebrant 11:30 AM Intention of Celebrant Wednesday, December 26—St. Stephen 8:15 AM †Magdalene Lanser (Req. Dick Lanser)
Thursday, December 27—St. John the Apostle 6:30 AM Intentions of Lorraine Jordan and Family (Req. Linda Royer) 8:15 AM †John English (Req. Nora English) Friday, December 28—The Holy Innocents 6:30 AM Intentions of Dave and Suzanne Laval and Family (Req. Linda Royer) 8:15 AM For the Protection of the Unborn (Req. SJA Pro-Life Ministry)
Saturday, December 29—St. Thomas Becket 8:15 AM †David Kodosky (Req. Thomas Kodosky)
Mass for the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph 4:00 PM †Robert A. Sulak, Sr. (Req. Sulak Family) Sunday, December 30—The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph 7:30 AM †Elizabeth “Betty” Foley (Req. Mary Foley-Doman) 9:30 AM †Sally Ostrego (Req. Cassa Family) 11:30 AM †James Madon (Req. Joann Madon) 6:00 PM For St. Joan of Arc Parishioners
This Week at SJA Parish Office Closed December 22- January 1 Wednesday, December 26 No 6:30 am Mass 7:00 pm—Rosary (Chapel) Saturday, December 29 7:00 am—Brothers in Christ (Rm. 22/24) 2:00 pm—Wedding- Benson/Valente Sunday, December 30 No Sunday School/ Nursery
We Share our Gifts
DID YOU KNOW...
... that donating appreciated securities or an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) can be a tax-efficient way to give to St. Joan of Arc? If you donate publicly traded stock or mutual fund shares that have increased
in value and that have been held for more than one year, you may receive greater tax benefits than through cash donations. Your charitable income tax deduction is based on the fair market value of the stock, and you can avoid paying most or all of the capital gains on the appreciated property. When transferring stocks or securities to SJA, it is always important to have a conversation with your financial advisor. Tax law also provides that Americans over the age of 70 can transfer tax-fee up to $100,000 from an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to one or more charitable institutions, such as St. Joan of Arc. This could be a benefit for individuals who are required to take minimum distributions from their IRAs, because distributions may otherwise be included in their gross income for tax purposes. Please contact your IRA Plan Administrator to make the distribution. The distribution must be made directly to St. Joan of Arc for it to be treated as a charitable gift. To obtain forms and directions for these charitable gift options, contact Susan Fronek, SJA Finance Director at [email protected] or (630) 353-4523.
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We thank all those who donated Altar Flowers to our parish this Christmas in memory of their loved ones.
Given By: In Memory Of:
Nancy Askwith Payne & Askwith Families
Jim & Rita Beaumont Kevin Rickelman; Judy Beaumont; Faith Wenger
Lois Bedore Jack & Chris
Eugene & Mary Ann Bies Carol Morin
Bob & Andrea Boehm Leslie Price
Lorri Bogolin Peter & Margaret Bogolin
Maria Bonanno Alfred J. Bonanno; Alexander & Klara Duda
Tom & Debbie Boutet Bonnie & Russ Muehleman
Bowers Family William Bowers
Steve & Irene Bucher Tony & Irene Bucher; Diane Sewcyck
John & Kathleen Catalani Julian Vanlandeghem
Elaine Classen Matt & Ann Classen; Ed & Elizabeth Glanz
Betty Conklin James D. Conklin
John & Michaelene Conrad John & Barbara Conrad; Patricia Glaubke; Frank & Dorothy Rockaitis
Betty Cook Gerrit Cook, Jr.
Maureen Cunningham Hugh & Patricia Cunningham
Michael & Marie Czech Ted Schmidt
Dorothy Daly George Daly
Jose & Maria DeLara Abram Rodriguez; Ramon Vazquez
Carolyn Decesari Emily Cwiok; Julie Mazur
DiSanto Family Michael DiSanto
Gerard & Pat Dobkowski Cuono Panico; Ed & Elinor Dobkowski; Frank & Mary Truty
David H. Dobrowski Lenora Dobrowski; Rose Dobrowski; Casey Dobrowski; Joe Cimera; Eleanor Cimera
Patricia Docker Donald & Elaine Weber; Leo & Virginia Docker
John Dolansky Helen Dolansky; Ed Dolansky; Tom Dolansky
Wanda Dubinski Julie, Kazimierz, & Edward
Catherine Dunaway Leonard Trankina
Gail Fairhall Madeline & Gerald Cox
Farolan Family Felicidad T. Ralleca; Glicerio T. Ralleca
Joe & Eileen Fedinec Fedinec Family; Petrasek Family ; John & Rose Zigmond
Henry & Sue Ferraro Anita Ferraro; Mary Walsh; Dan Roback; Roback & Putrim Families; Mary & Vincent Pepe
Filip Family Lucille Filip
Mary Fischer Bill Fischer; Bob Fischer
Josephine Fowler Dorothy Erwin
John & Nancy Frere Berni & Mimi Collins; John & Mary Jane Frere
John & Judy Gasparic Obrinchak & Gasparic Families
Barbara Gaynor Robert Gaynor
Timothy & Sandy Gerten Howard & Joan Gerten; James A. Riedy
Phil & Cathy Gorski Norma Gau; Michele Gau; Joseph Green
Dave & Pam Gucwa Al & Eleanor Polanski; Mary & Joe Faculak; Andrew & Jane Gucwa
Guess Family Toby Guess; Chuck & Barb Hamann; Mr. & Mrs. Anton Guess; Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Wiskari
Given By: In Memory Of:
Jaegle Family Ron & Domenica McLarty; Daniel McLarty; Paul & Myrtle Jaegle; Randy Proffitt
Michael & Anne Jagielski Margaret Andreou; Shirley Reichold; Geraldine Schulz; Gerald Johannes; Rita Jagielski
Shirlee Jecmen James Jecmen Family
Joseph and Marie Karban Karban & Pekny Families
Ed & Dolores Karl George Karl Sr.; Anna Karl; Robert F. Karl; George Karl Jr.; Doris M. Karl
Elizabeth Kennedy Richard Eby; John Eby
Tom & Lori Kmet Deceased Members of the Kmet, Vorreyer, Boshears, & Jacaway Families
Tom & Lora Kmieciak Thomas J. Kmieciak
Paul & Gail Knigge Helen Knigge; Joseph Walker; Eva Mae Grassl
Judy Lauten Thomas J. Krebes
Nancy Lemrise Josie & Dan Kaminskas
Genevieve Ludwin Martha Wydrzynski; Andrew Wydrzynski; Robert Ludwin; Ceciela Sierzega; Henry Wydrzynski
Malanowski Family George Sturma; Chester & Dolores Malanowski
Valerie Marek Alan Marek
Jim & Mary Lynn McCoy The McCoy Family; The Setina Family; Brent Midlock
Robert & Jane McGuffey Catherine Bolton
Thomas & Kathy Meehan Kay Coyne
Sally Mical Chester Mical & Virginia Gundell
Bob & Mary Beth Miller Doyle & Ethel Miller Family; Louis & Joanne Willkomm Family
Richard & Carol Moskal Edward & Stella Moskal; Frank & Ann Sokolowski
William & Colleen Munch Alan Nakayama; Michael Geinosky
William & Susanne Murray Deceased Members of the Potvin & Murray Families
Bob & Sharon Nelson Sawa & Nelson Families
Nepereny & Gaffney Families Robert Nepereny & Diane Gaffney
Gina Nuccio Frank Nuccio
Janet Para Sheehan; Para; Kop & Davison Families
Kathleen Pechotta Dolores Askew
Jeff & Christine Penn Tom Sutula; Robert Penn; Millie Penn
Rita Petruck George W. Petruck Sr.; Margaret LeCompte; Anna Petruck; Agnes Cusick
Paul & Mary Ann Poparad Our Deceased Fathers and Grandparents
Mary Leah Prazak & Donald McGowan Ray Prazak & Norine McGowan
Ken & Jacqueline Pressley Johlene Peters
Robert & Patricia Putzbach Fitzgerald & Putzbach Families
Florentina Ralleca Sixto Ralleca; Agustina B. Ralleca; Evaristo Ralleca; Agustina T. Ralleca; Felicidad T. Ralleca
Sandra Rippeth David W. Rippeth
Nicole Rose & Family Mark Rose, Sr.; Giovanni & Josephine Natale; Howard & Rita Rose
Rybak Family Frank Kabert; Michael Rybak
Michael & Marilyn Rybinski Miller & Rybinski Families
Christine Saban John F. Saban
Gina Santori Richard Santori; George Bakiares
Sharon Scott Gerald Scott; Martin & Blanche Hatch; Joseph & Alice Scott
Estelle Hobel Joseph Hobel; Pauline Grabos; Florence & Anthony Balon
Michael & Jennifer Hantsch Janet Hantsch
Carol Hlavac Ed Hlavac; Elmer & Marie Davison; Ed & Angeline Hlavac
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Joe Sinkovits & Theresia Sinkovits Deceased Members of the Sinkovits & Philipp Families
Phillip Skrypek Joan Skrypek
Janet Slade & Greg Slade Larry Slade
Paul Smith Catherine & Joseph Smith; JoAnne Jones; Florence Larson; Josephine Anderson
Laddie & Janet Srail Laddie & Josephine Srail
Thomas & Helen Stanton Maddona Stanton Walter
Ken Steben Jane & Clarence Steben; Edna & Michael Klaeren
Debbie Stevenson Richard Stevenson; Joseph Santo; Josephine Santo; Dora Boccia; Dola Stevenson
John & Diane Stutte Rose Dvorak; Marge Dvorak
Jim Susic Adrienne Susic
Shirley Szachnit Edward & Julia Szachnit
Shirley Thompson John W. Thompson
Evelyn Todd Wayne Todd
Pat & Maureen Tumidalsky Deceased Members of the Riordan & Tumidalsky Families
Rolando & Noris Valente Maria & Julio Rodriguez
Thomas & Virginia Waterstraat Remedios Wongkee; Joan Waterstraat, Eileen Lim
Robert & Laura Wawrzon Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Wawrzon; Mr. & Mrs. Martin Adam
Ted Wickord Marie, Ted, & Richard Wickord
Dolores Yankielun Edward A. Yankielun
Young Family Kelley Young
Frank & Marie Zellner & Family Joseph, Marie, & Emil Kricka & Frank Sr., Violet, & Ronald Zellner
Given By: In Memory Of:
Given By: In Honor Of:
Jose & Maria DeLara DeLara Family; Hernandez Serna Family; Jesus Rodriguez
Raul & Gertrude Palomo Oscar Palomo; Mary & Frank
Gina Santori Theodore Ratajczk
Additional Donors:
Anonymous (1)
Douglas Campbell
Ronald & Susan Demski
Joseph and Patricia Moran
Susan Vadovicky
Anonymous Joan & Fritz Briel; Dorothy & Steve Vombrack
Anonymous Kazimiera Malina
Anonymous Bernice Zufan
Anonymous Bruno & Marie Niedziela; Clara DiVita; Sharon Gromala-Walton; Susan Gromer
Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Thaddeus Mulka
Anonymous James Madon
Robert & Diane Sellinger Joan Lenard; Deddie & George Sellinger; Ken & Helen Russell
Mike & Margie Siefert Tony Olejnik; Rudy Sanchez; Jeff Jobgen; Jerome Siefert; Rosemary Siefert; Martin J. Quinn; Ruth Quinn
St. Joan of Arc Parish Center · 820 Division St., Lisle, IL 60532 Main: 630-963-4500 · Fax: 630-963-4568 · Website: www.sjalisle.org Parish Office Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Religious Formation Office Hours: Mon - Fri 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM (The Parish Office and Religious Formation Office are closed on Mondays from 9:00 - 9:30 AM and 12 Noon- 1:00 PM, and also on First Fridays from 8:15 AM- 9:00 AM.)
Mass Schedule Monday-Friday: 6:30 AM and 8:15 AM Saturday: 8:15 AM and 4:00 PM Sunday: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 AM and 6:00 PM Holy Day: 6:30 AM, 8:15 AM, 12 noon, and 7:00 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 10:30 - 11:15 AM and 3:00 - 3:45 PM
Baptisms: Parents are asked to call the Parish Office to make arrangements for Baptism. Please be advised that each godpar-ent is required to submit a sponsor eligibility form prior to the parents receiving a date for their child's baptism. Parents of children to be baptized are required to attend a meet-ing on the Sacrament of Baptism. Please call the Parish Office to register. Baptisms take place at 1:00 PM on the first and third Sunday of each month. On the fourth Sunday of each month, baptisms are celebrated within the context of the 11:30 AM Mass. Marriages: Couples are asked to call the Parish Office before setting a date for the wedding or making other commitments. Registration and participation in the parish, by at least one par-ty, for three months is required before a wedding date will be given. The diocese requires a minimum preparation time of six months between the first conference and the wedding. Sick Calls: Call the Parish Office anytime. Please let us know if anyone in your family is ill so that the priests might visit them. Funerals: Please make the arrangements with the church before any publication in the newspaper. Parish Membership: Registration forms can be obtained at the Parish Office or at the Resource Center located in the church lobby. Becoming Catholic: We welcome any adult interested in be-coming a Catholic to contact Alex Gervacio at 630-353-4569 for information regarding the parish Catechumenate process. Catholics Returning Home: If you would like help coming back to your Catholic Faith, please call Michael Lewandowski at 630-353-4531. Sacrament of Confirmation: Reception of a Sacrament requires adequate knowledge and preparation. Eighth Grade Confirma-tion preparation must be immediately preceded by three consec-utive years of regular attendance in religious instruction. Adoration Chapel: Perpetual Exposition of the Blessed Sacra-ment is observed in the Parish Center Adoration Chapel. The chapel is open to the public from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily, and at all other times for those with security cards. Those inter-ested in becoming regular adorers should contact the Chapel Coordinator, Lynne Passarella, at 630-353-4511.
St. Monica Prayer Group: On the first Monday of each month at 7:00 PM in the church, prayers are offered for the conversion and return to the Catholic faith of loved ones. Rosary: The Rosary is prayed prior to 8:15 AM Mass Monday-Saturday. A complete scriptural Rosary is prayed on Wednes-days at 7:00 PM in the Adoration Chapel in the Parish Center. This also includes prayers of thanksgiving, praise, petition, and blessing over the Prayer Blankets and their recipients.
Prayers for Life: Prayers for greater respect for human life are offered in the Children’s Chapel on the first Friday of each month following the 8:15 AM Mass. The Rosary is also prayed for this this intention in the Children’s Chapel on the first Satur-day of each month following the 8:15 AM Mass. Benedictine Spirituality Group: This group meets on the sec-ond Tuesday of each month and is for those who have an inter-est in the spirituality enshrined in the Rule of St. Benedict. Gatherings are informal and entail Lectio Divina, a presenta-tion on a chapter of the Rule of St. Benedict, and informal shar-ing. Brothers in Christ: This group for men, 21 and over, meets each Saturday from 7:00 to 8:00 AM and includes Morning Prayer, small group discussion, and reflection on the Sunday readings. For more information, contact Jack Hayes at [email protected]. Alcoholics Anonymous: Meets each Sunday at 8:00 PM in the Parish Activity Room (PAR). Please use the North Entrance, door #4. Knights of Columbus: Practicing Catholic men, at least 18 years of age, are invited to contact Mike Czech, Membership Director, at 630-638-1805, regarding membership in the Knights of Columbus St. Joan of Arc Council #15168. Society of St. Vincent de Paul: Inspired by Gospel values, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, a Catholic lay organization, leads men and women to join together to grow spiritually by offering service to those who are suffering and in need, in the tradition of its founder, Blessed Frédéric Ozanam, and patron, St. Vincent de Paul. For more information, contact Vicente Fernandez at 630-353-4549. Bereavement Support: “The Way of Hope” is a Christ-centered Catholic support group for the bereaved who have lost a spouse, family member or close friend through death. The program is presented in a six-session format. Participants may join at the beginning of any Season. For more information, contact Sandy Razka at 630-353-4533 or [email protected].
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Pastor Rev. Gabriel Baltes, O.S.B. 630-353-4532 [email protected]
Parochial Vicar Rev. Kenneth Zigmond, O.S.B. 630-353-4524 [email protected]
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Director of Finance and Administration Susan Fronek 630-353-4523 Fax: 630-353-4519 [email protected]
Youth Director and RCIA Coordinator Alex Gervacio 630-353-4569 [email protected]
Sacristan Rosanna Smith 630-963-4500
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