480 S. PARK BOULEVARD · GLEN ELLYN, ILLINOIS 60137 | PHONE: 630.469.7540 | FAX: 630.469.7590 OUR PARISH MISSION STATEMENT As members of Christ’s family, through St. James the Apostle Parish, we: the Lord by proclaiming His Word and celebrating His Sacraments, by learning more about God’s loving plan for us, to the call of Christ by sharing our talents, gifts and our love, to the universal community by loving and serving our neighbors. CLERGY (630) 469-7540 Very Rev. David J. Hankus, D. Min., Ph. D. PASTOR [email protected]ext. 203 Rev. John Sebahar PASTOR EMERITUS MINISTRY CENTER (630) 469-7540 Visit our website: www.stjamesge.org Follow us on Facebook: St James the Apostle Parish in Glen Ellyn Illinois Monday - Wednesday 8:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Thursday 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Friday 8:30 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. Pat Mooney DIRECTOR OF [email protected]MUSIC MINISTRY ext. 207 Gina Wiedman DIRECTOR OF [email protected]YOUTH MINISTRY ext. 208 Rubi Garfias PARISH SECRETARY [email protected]ext. 201 Lisa Gilligan COORDINATOR OF [email protected]COMMUNICATIONS, LITURGY & SAFE ENVIRONMENT ext. 205 ST. JAMES SCHOOL (630) 469-8060 www.stjamesge-school.org Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. Paul Kirk PRINCIPAL [email protected]RELIGIOUS ED OFFICE (630) 858-5646 [email protected]Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. AND DURING CLASS SESSIONS Lisa Weesner COORDINATOR [email protected]WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil | 4:00 P.M. Sunday | 9:00 & 11:00 A.M. WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE Monday - Thursday Daily Mass | 8:00 A.M. Friday Communion Service | 8:00 A.M. HOLY DAY MASS SCHEDULE On the Holy Day | 8:00 A.M., 12:15 & 7:00 P.M. UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED CONFESSIONS Saturday | 2:30 - 3:30 P.M. Sunday, December 22, 2019 | The Fourth Sunday of Advent
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480 S. PARK BOULEVARD · GLEN ELLYN, ILLINOIS 60137 | PHONE: 630.469.7540 | FAX: 630.469.7590
OUR PARISH MISSION STATEMENT As members of Christ’s family,
through St. James the Apostle Parish, we:
the Lord by proclaiming His Word and
celebrating His Sacraments,
by learning more about God’s loving plan for us,
to the call of Christ by sharing our talents, gifts and our love,
to the universal community by loving and serving our neighbors.
CLERGY (630) 469-7540
Very Rev. David J. Hankus, D. Min., Ph. D. PASTOR [email protected] ext. 203
Rev. John Sebahar PASTOR EMERITUS
MINISTRY CENTER (630) 469-7540
Visit our website: www.stjamesge.org
Follow us on Facebook: St James the Apostle Parish in Glen Ellyn Illinois
Monday - Thursday Daily Mass | 8:00 A.M. Friday Communion Service | 8:00 A.M.
HOLY DAY MASS SCHEDULE
On the Holy Day | 8:00 A.M., 12:15 & 7:00 P.M. UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
CONFESSIONS
Saturday | 2:30 - 3:30 P.M.
Sunday, December 22, 2019 | The Fourth Sunday of Advent
The Last Days of Advent
Most of us have these days of December filled with all kinds of activity, and maybe some of us are already worn out. I have even heard a few people say over the years, “I can’t wait until Christmas is over, and we can get back to normal.” In a way, that is a sad commentary on how secular celebrations of Christmas (including the shopping, card writing, etc.) can really zap our energy and make us feel empty and frustrated. The last days of Advent may be busier than ever for many of us, therefore making it more difficult to complete our final preparations for our spiritual side to welcome Jesus into our world and lives. As my own life has become busier over the years with more responsibilities, I have found one consoling thought to be of great help. If everything is not done by Christmas Day, I do not get too upset. Our society says that Christmas is pretty much over by December 26. Our church, however, says our Christmas celebration ends on the feast of the Baptism of the Lord, which is January 12th of next year. It is still acceptable to send or receive a Christmas greeting anytime in that period. In fact, some people appreciate some Christmas celebration after the day itself, since they have a little more time to appreciate all that this season is about. It is also still acceptable to give a gift to someone we care about, even if it is after Christmas Day. The spirit of Christmas knows no time limitations. The spirit that brings us to loving others is one that is to last every day of the year. During these last days of Advent, let us try as best we can to have some quiet time to reflect on what it means for us to have Jesus enter our world and our hearts. When December 26th arrives, let us remember that we are still celebrating the birth of One who came as one of us and continues to make His presence known to us: Jesus Christ. Even though we are still in the season of Advent, this is the last bulletin before Christmas. Therefore, on behalf of the parish staff, I would like to wish all of you a very Blessed and Merry Christmas! May this time of year be a time of peace, grace and joy. The Christ Child came into the world once and will come again as King and Savior. Let us rejoice in knowing that Jesus continues to be with His people. He is always loving, forgiving and caring about each and every one of us! Father David
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MAY YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES HAVE A BLESSED &
Merry Christmas!
—Father David Hankus and the Staff of St. James the Apostle Parish
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O Come, O Come Emmanuel Join us as we celebrate the birth of Emmanuel, God With Us
Christmas Eve
Tuesday, December 24th 4:00 P.M. (Church and Parish Hall)
6:00 P.M. (Church) 10:30 P.M. (Church)
Parking on Christmas Eve
Willowbrook Nature Center across the street from the church has once again graciously offered their parking lot for those attending
the 4:00 P.M. Mass on Christmas Eve. You must have your vehicle removed by 6:00 P.M. as the gates are closed and locked at that time.
The Glen Ellyn Police Department also reminds us that no parking is allowed on Fawell Boulevard and that any vehicles
parked on that street with be ticketed.
Christmas Day Wednesday, December 25th
9:00 A.M. (Church)
11:00 A.M. (Church)
Mary, Mother of God, a Holy Day of Obligation Tuesday, December 31st
Vigil Mass at 4:00 P.M.
Wednesday, January 1st 9:00 A.M.
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Parish Prayer List If you would like to add a name to the parish prayer list, please contact Rubi at: [email protected] or call her at 630.469.7540, ext. 201. Thank you!
Nicholas Affatato Olivia Aliga Mike Asani
Jason B. Jennifer Baker
Leela Baddipalli Enzo Bernabei Karen Bjanki Lydia Boyer Ken Bucheit
Mac Arthur Butler Neil Carey
Michael Chachula Rose Chachula Natalie Chavez
Adam Chrzastek Anthony V. Coco
Agapita Collo Joel L. Collo
Maxine Coman Myrna Comstock
Mary Ann Contafio Annette Cooke Donna Cooke
Rosemarie Cooke Nora L. Cote Frank Cruz
Charlie DeMory Georgianna DeMory
Tony DeMory Nick DiFruscolo
Jodi Dombock Melinda Dragicevich
Mike Dye Phoebe Fajardo
Mary Lou Fehlen Mary Ellen Finnane Bernie Finnegan Sarah Fitzgerald
John Flanyck Johnny Fong Alex Fosco
Larry Foster James Frasier
Vanessa Frazier Rob Fruit
Darlene Galgan Edward Galvin
Dorothy Gonzalez Don Michael Grabiec
Robert Gunter Susan Hagensee Sharon Harbert
Lucille Highsmith Jay
Josh Hobson John Jackson
Gail Johnsen John Keating
Josefina Kellogg Michael Kidney Patricia Klein Marie Kohler
Alan Kurpiewski Lou LaBuda Peter Lajoice Frances Lang
Joan Leakakos Robert Lenger
Felomina Lezada Woody Lindauer
Zosimo Lim Todd Lohenry
Mae Fr. Art Maher
Mel Marini Louise McIntyre
Louis Montana Sr. Leticia Moreno
Mary Motto Art Moxley
Geri Moxley Joseph Mulcare Pat Mulcrone Jean Murphy
Fr. Jim Murphy John Murray Nik Nguyen Jean O’Brien Ted O’Brien
Carol Sandowski Sharon Sassone Bobbie Saverino Ginny Saverino
Russ Schauer Glenn Schroerder Fr. John Sebahar
Wanda Slupik Cindy Smetana Margo Smetana Marie Sobecki
Grace Stasi Joan Szabo
Mike Taurmina Sheila Tomazewski
Maria Tomczak Ronald Townsel Frank Trankina
Fred Tsai Nora Tsai Joan Turos
Joseph Turos Gabriella Urban Zoraida Vazquez
Florencio Vergeldedios Alexander Joseph Yee
Rosita Yee Chok Yu
Carol Williams Ann Wilson
Mary Winter Paulette Wolski
We Offer Our Prayers A Special Christmas Gift for You!
When you come to Mass this Christmas, you’ll receive a copy of the book Rediscovering the Saints: Twenty-five Questions that will Change Your Life.. This is not just another book about the saints. Both personal and practical, this book proves the saints are not long gone, but alive and well—and ready to join you on your journey! Discover how inviting the saints into your everyday life will open your eyes to the amazing possibilities God has in store for you! .
Look for your copy on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day on the tables located just inside each set of exterior church doors.
We Make House Calls! —Communion for the Homebound—
If you or a loved one are temporarily or permanently homebound and unable to attend Mass, the St. James Ministry of Care can bring Holy Communion to your home on a regular basis. To have a qualified and trained St. James lay parishioner bring Communion to YOUR home, please call the St. James Ministry Center at 630-469-7540.
We Welcome with Joy & Support These children received the Sacrament of Baptism. We pray that they may continue to grow in the awareness that they are beloved children of God.
DECEMBER 1, 2019 Thomas Matthew Janulek
Amelia Louise Kase Bode Ophelia Kase
Jack James Kase
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Help Decorate God’s House for Christmas!
Entering the Season of Advent we prepare our hearts for the birth of Our Lord, Jesus Christ. The House of Our Lord also needs to prepare for His coming.
Sunday, December 22nd, following the 11:00 A.M. Mass, the Art & Environment Committee will be preparing God’s House for the Celebration of Christmas.
Remembering Christmases Past, the magic as you enter St. James the Apostle Church is POWERFUL and GLORIOUS!
We need many helping hands to make this happen! Please consider joining us after the 11:00 A.M. Mass on Sunday, December 22nd, as a family or individual. Or join us at noon that day. No experience necessary.
Sandwiches, chips, hot chocolate and treats will be available for those helping.
Direct questions to Marilyn Potyen 630-790-9247
for Christmas 2019
Help fill God’s House with
Worship Ministries
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Upcoming Holiday Bulletin Deadlines
Please make a note of the following early deadlines for the January bulletins:
• January 12 edition....... December 27th by 9 A.M.
Saints and Special Observances Sunday: Fourth Sunday of Advent Monday: St. John of Kanty; Hanukkah begins Tuesday: Vigil of Christmas Wednesday: The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) Thursday: St. Stephen; Kwanzaa begins; Boxing Day (Canada) Friday: St. John Saturday: The Holy Innocents
End of the Year Giving
Please note that all 2019 Weekly, Christmas and Blue Envelope offerings received in the Ministry Center after December 31st, will be credited to your 2019 parish contribution account. Contribution letters will be sent out mid-January to any parishioner who donated to the parish in 2019.
Ministry Center Holiday Hours
Please note that the Ministry Center will be closed from Tuesday, December 24th through Thursday, December 26th. We will reopen on Friday, December 27th at 8:30 A.M. until 2 P.M.
On Tuesday, December 31st we will close early at 12 noon and will be closed on New Year’s Day. We will resume normal office hours on Thursday, January 2nd at 8:30 A.M. If you have an emergency while we are closed, please call 630.469.7540, ext. 22 and leave a message on the emergency line. Your call will be returned as soon as possible.
Attention Liturgical Ministers: Scheduling Ministers for Christmas
If you haven’t yet signed up to help serve at one of our Masses for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, please login to Ministry Scheduler Pro and sign up OR be sure to stop in the Minister’s Room when you arrive for Mass to ask the captains if your service is needed.
Ushers—Please take a moment to sign up on the sheet located in the Usher’s Closet.
Thank you for your continued dedication and commitment to ministry here at St. James. Your gifts of time and talent are very much needed and appreciated by all who gather to worship!
Please Note: No 8:00 A.M. Mass on Tuesday
Please note that there will not be an 8:00 A.M. Mass celebrated on Tuesday, December 24th. Thank you!
We welcome all parishioners, guests and visitors this weekend to St. James the Apostle Parish! Our celebration is enhanced by your presence here!
Want to Register at St. James? Registration Packets are available in the Coat Room of church on our information rack, on the parish website www.stjamesge.org or at the Ministry Center during weekday office hours.
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St. James Youth Ministry
Christian Service Ministries
Consecration to the Holy Family at all Masses December 28-29
To celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family on the weekend of December 29-30 the Knights of Columbus, Council #9806 of St. James the Apostle Parish will sponsor a special prayer at each of the Masses. After Communion at each Mass families will be invited to pray the special prayer led by the celebrant. In this prayer, each family of the parish consecrates themselves to the Holy Family and devotes themselves to the ideal model of familial love set by Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Through this consecration, each participant is consciously choosing to be a beacon of God’s love through His Church. We hope you will join us on the Feast of the Holy Family for this special opportunity.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! As we enter into this week with family, friends, and all the business of last minute items, here is a suggestion for you. Why not take some time to sit with your family, read this week's Scripture, and take some time to reflect & pray together? How about going to do some service like clearing out your closets & bringing clothes to St Vincent DePaul, or working at a soup kitchen? Time with our family members is precious. Blessings to all our St James families this Christmas season!
Christian Education Ministries
We Teach More
At St. James the Apostle School, we are called to
grow spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, and
physically as members of our school, parish and the
greater community. By combining our Catholic
beliefs, strong academics, Christian service, liturgy
and prayer, we will become people of faith and
lifelong learners who serve the broader community.
We teach children ages preschool through eighth
grade. Call us to schedule a tour: 630-469-8060.
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The CCW’s Epiphany Gift Collection for St. John Paul II Parish
Thank you so much...to all the generous parishioners who have taken empty bags to fill for the children of St. John Paul II Parish in Kankakee. The children look forward to the gifts your kindness provides. Please be sure to return your filled bags with items for a child in need to the St. James Church coatroom no later than December 25. Parish families will deliver the bags to Kankakee the last week of December. (Please let us know if you would like to drive with us!)
If you were unable to pick up an empty bag but would still like to donate please fill any sturdy shopping bag with toys and staple a note on the front which states the age range and if it is for a boy or girl (or either) and drop it off in the coatroom. We are looking to bring toys to about 200 children! New, unwrapped items only, please. Gift suggestions below are only a guideline: For children Ages 0 to 5. TOYS: blocks, Duplos, Legos, puzzles, stuffed animals, dolls, musical toys, educational toys, board games, balls ARTS/CRAFTS: (4-5) play dough, crayons, craft sets, paints, markers BOOKS: Bible stories, story books, early readers, coloring books CLOTHING: Fleece/knitted blankets, warm socks, mitten/hat sets, scarves
For Children Ages 6-12.
BOOKS: Age appropriate books, comic, puzzle, riddle or coloring books TOYS: Board games, card games, Legos, blocks, puzzles, dolls, stuffed animals, or handheld games ARTS/CRAFTS: Markers, play dough, craft sets, art sets, drawing sets, crayons, art pads, sketch books and pencils SPORTS: soccer balls, basketballs, footballs, Nerf toys CLOTHING: socks, gloves, hats, scarves, age appropriate sized t-shirts/sweatshirts
For children ages 13-16. BOOKS: Age appropriate books, comic, puzzle or riddle books TOYS: Board games, card games, Legos, handheld games, soccer balls, basketballs, football ARTS/CRAFTS: drawing sets, craft sets, art sets, sketch books and pencils, jewelry making sets CLOTHING: Sports theme or teen theme t-shirts/sweatshirts, socks, gloves, scarves or hats PERSONAL: Nail polish, lotion, cologne, jewelry sets for teen girls - sports soaps, deodorant, shaving and cologne sets for teen boys (Please keep all cosmetic items in the original package and/or place in Ziploc bags to avoid leaks)
Can’t Fill a Whole Bag? We’ll take single items! Got a whole bag of the same thing? We’ll take that too!! Questions? If you have questions please contact Doris Barrera at 630-260-9276 or [email protected]
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Mass Intentions & This Week @ St. James > December 23 - 29, 2019
24/CHRISTMAS EVE NO Daily Mass A&E Staging 8:30 A.M. | SJH2/3 Christmas Eve Masses 4:00 P.M. | CHURCH 4:00 P.M. | SJ HALL 6:00 P.M. | CHURCH 10:30 P.M. | CHURCH Distribution of Books 5:00 P.M. | NARTHEX 7:00 P.M. | NARTHEX 11:30 P.M. | NARTHEX
25/ A&E Staging 8:30 A.M. | SJH2/3 Christmas Day Masses 9:00 A.M. | CHURCH 11:00 A.M. | CHURCH Distribution of Books 10:00 A.M. | NARTHEX 12:00 P.M. | NARTHEX Breakfast for Musicians 10 A.M. | SJH2/3/K
27/FRIDAY Comm. Service 8 A.M. | CH/ALL Overflow Mass Takedown 8:30 A.M. | SJH1 Plant Watering 8:30 A.M. | CH/ALL A&E Staging 830 A.M. | SJH2/3 Arden Courts Service 10 A.M. | OFFSITE Maple Glen Communion Service 11 A.M. | OFFSITE
28/SATURDAY Cursillo Meeting 7:30 A.M. | MC A&E Christmas Staging 8:30 A.M. | SJH1 Reconciliation 2:30 P.M. | CH/ALL Mass 4 P.M. | CH/ALL Consecration to the Holy Family at Mass 4 P.M. | CHURCH
29/SUNDAY Christmas Staging 8:30 A.M. | SJH2/3 Mass 9 A.M. | CH/ALL 11 A.M. | CH/ALL Consecration to the Holy Family at Mass 9 A.M. | CHURCH 11 P.M. | CHURCH 60th Wedding Anniversary 11 A.M. | CHURCH Adult Rec. BB 7:30 P.M. | GYM
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THIS WEEK@ST. JAMES
DECEMBER 23/MONDAY 8:00 A.M. Anne Trczinski REQ. BY GERWEN FAMILY Edward Jaskowiak REQ. BY THE FAMILY
DECEMBER 24/CHRISTMAS EVE 4:00 P.M. CHURCH Ted Romanski REQ. BY DON AND MARY ANN JIRIK 4:00 P.M. HALL Rosemary Borello REQ. BY THE GILLIGAN FAMILY
6:00 P.M. The Parishioners 10:30 P.M. Intentions of the Celebrant
DECEMBER 25/CHRISTMAS DAY 9:00 A.M. Frank Smetana REQ. BY FAMILY 11:00 A.M. Cozzi Family REQ. BY JOAN COZZI
DECEMBER 26/THURSDAY 8:00 A.M. Catherine Gawron REQ. BY GAWRON FAMILY
DECEMBER 27/FRIDAY 8:00 A.M. Communion Service
DECEMBER 28/SATURDAY
4:00 P.M. Ted Tompkinson REQ. BY MARK AND GAIL JOHNSON
DECEMBER 29/SUNDAY 9:00 A.M. John R. O’Brien REQ. BY THE DI SANDRO FAMILY
