Rejoice in the Lord always!

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D e c e m b e r 1 5 , 2 0 1 9 • T h i r d S u n d a y o f A d v e n t

today the Church interrupts

our Advent of sincere repentance

with a reminder to avoid dour shadows

that the readings (and the weather) might cause

be joyful in the waiting and preparing

confident that the One whom we await is at hand

“at hand” means not only near but here

though hidden

we are like a farmer looking anxiously

for the precious fruit of the earth

knowing that it cannot be hurried

regardless of present hunger and desire

we are waiting for a moment of revelation

of faith!justifying clarity, redemptive Presence

in the meantime we must be patient as farmers

the “meantime” is sometimes hard on us

cold, barren, empty days

when plans are made and work is done

with precious few signs to nourish

our expectation of something wondrous to come

use your precious “meantime” says the Church,

to joyfully take hold of this fragile universe

this wayward broken world

patiently strengthen hands that are feeble

make firm knees that are weak

feed the hungry, care for the vulnerable

be patient and rejoice for He is at hand

though we cannot discern him

we wait joyfully for the day when his presence

is revealed and all will be well

as promised

~E.M. Jeep

Rejoice in the Lord always!

Again I say, rejoice. Indeed, the Lord is near.

~Philippians 4:4-5

MASS INTENTIONS

Monday, December 16

6:30 am † Diane Dispensa

8:30 am † William F. Bauer

Tuesday, December 17

6:30 am † Deceased Members of the Anderson and Froelich Families

8:30 am † Kevin Houlihan

Wednesday, December 18

6:30 am † Loretta Szmyd

8:30 am Living and Deceased Members of the Maroon and

Reisinger Families

Thursday, December 19

6:30 am † Rosemary Muldoon

8:30 am † Lucille Bauer

Friday, December 20

6:30 am † Nick Perisin

8:30 am † Jimmy Dooley

Saturday, December 21 - St. Peter Canisius

8:30 am For an end to abortion and infanticide

5:00 pm † James T. Brennan; Robert Coleman; Emilia Cima;

Maria Zurita and Maria Arambula

Sunday, December 22

7:30 am † Dr. Robert Muldoon

9:00 am † Kathryn Ann Froelich

11:00 am The People of St. Luke Parish

MINISTERS OF THE LITURGY

Monday-Friday, December 16-20

8:30 am Servers D Devereux, A Vazquez

Saturday, December 21

5:00 pm Servers M Bartalis, R Gleason, E O’Neill

Lector Y Hafner

Euch Min J Bresnahan, C Madden, J Megall,

B Peterson, H Peterson, M Peterson, D Piper

Ushers C Cox, J Morrissey, R Nixon, 1 Needed

Sunday, December 22

7:30 am Servers S Leonardi, A Perry, A Vazquez

Lector T Roche

Euch Min K Heiss, J Sullivan, M Sullivan

Ushers B Hickman, J Langton, C Maroon, M Oller

9:00 am Servers E Nash, M Scelfo, J Watts

Lector L Binder

Euch Min P Muldoon, A Ramirez, C Saunders,

S Scelfo, H Slowik, J Winikates, L Winikates

Ushers B Aquilino, L Driscoll, P Driscoll, J Nowicki

11:00 am Servers M Carr, A Iammartino, L Phelan

Lector S Price

Euch Min L Amison, J Baier, B Elwood, B Huerta,

D Kurtenbach, B Stumbris, J Stumbris

Ushers P Carr, K Frank, J McInerney,

K Slepicka, E Wolinski

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WELCOME TO ST. LUKE • River Forest, IL

On this joyful Third Sunday of Advent

— Gaudete Sunday — we focus on the

joy of anticipating the Lord’s presence

in our lives. We are encouraged to

invite, welcome, and celebrate.

The Invitation

Start reaching out now in anticipation of Christmas Day

to family, friends, and neighbors and welcome them

home. Make plans to spiritually worship Christ our Savior

together with your parish family. Prepare yourself

through regular daily prayer and the sacraments!

Although we are not having an Advent Reconciliation

Service, regularly scheduled confessions are heard

every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday morning after

weekday Mass, and an added opportunity will be

available Tuesday, December 24, after morning Mass.

Make special note of this year’s holy day Mass schedule.

Remember there are only two Masses on Christmas Day

— at 9:00 and 11:00 am. Plan to be with us!

The Welcome

This is the first Christmas to be

spent in our newly painted and

cleaned church. With the extra

people expected at our

celebrations, there are still

opportunities to assist with

greeting, hospitality, and ushering.

Additionally, our parish can use

your help with the decorating on

Christmas Eve morning. Much has

to happen in order to make ready our sanctuary and

church interior so we can joyfully celebrate together.

Don’t forget to reach out to those seniors or others you

know who might need assistance to join us. What a great

act of charity it is to brighten someone’s Christmas by

bringing them to Mass so they, too, can pray and sing to

the Lord. We have a wonderful accessible section at the

front of church to accommodate those with walkers or

transport chairs. Encourage your loved ones to use these

special seats and make the experience as easy as

possible for them — we will bring Holy Communion to

anyone sitting in these designated areas.

The Celebration

Finally, we cannot have a celebration without the

generous service of so many. A special pre-thank you to

all who assist by decorating the interior and exterior of

our church, by serving in a liturgical ministry, or with our

music ministry. In appreciation to you all!

~Fr. Szmyd

FROM THE PASTOR

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DECEMBER 15, 2019 • Third Sunday of Advent

This year we elevated the Advent Wreath to a place

of honor next to the pulpit so all can see it better.

Many thanks to all of the families who have volun-

teered to light the candles before each Mass.

Remember that we light the rose-colored candle on

what’s traditionally been called Gaudete Sunday,

a name taken from the Latin word for “Rejoice.” It’s

a sign that the time for our Lord’s coming is near.

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First Reconciliation While Advent is very different from Lent in its

penitential tone, this still is a time when we want

to partake of the Sacrament of Penance and

Reconciliation to ready our hearts and minds

for the joyous celebration of our Lord’s birth.

Second graders in St. Luke School and St. Luke’s

Religious Education Program received the

sacrament for the first time last Saturday right

after they completed a retreat with their parents

(shown at left). Please continue to pray for all of

the children who will receive their First Eucharist

next April, as well as the 8

th

graders who will be

confirmed in March.

ADVENT 2019

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Holiday Bulletin Deadlines Please note there are two early deadlines for bulletin

submissions this week due to the holiday season:

December 29 bulletin

(covers events from December 30-January 5)

due tomorrow Monday, December 16, by 9:00 am

January 5 bulletin

(covers events from January 6-12)

due by this Wednesday, December 18, by 9:00 am

Brown Bag Groceries Needed It’s the third Monday of the month tomorrow, and our

7th graders are hoping some more volunteers can help

them with some grocery items for their Brown Bag

Project.

As part of their Mercy Year preparation for Con-

firmation, the students are packing 150 “lunches” for

the Fraternité Sisters of Notre Dame to hand out to

Chicago’s homeless on the first and third Mondays of

each month.

What’s typically needed? A jar of mayonnaise, 600

slides of sandwich bread, 150 slices of cheese and deli

meat, 50 desserts, and, of course, 150 luncheon bags.

You can learn more about this project, and exactly

what supplies are needed now for tomorrow’s brown

bag day, by going to our Signup Genius page at

https://tinyurl.com/lukebrownbags.

The grocery items can be dropped off during Religious

Education classes in St. Luke School on Sunday morning

between 10:00-11:00 am or at the Religious Education

Office on Monday by 3:00 pm.

An adult volunteer also is needed each lunch day to

deliver the bags to the sisters by 5:30 pm at 502 N.

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Thank You for Your Support! Thank you to all our wonderful

parishioners for your gracious

support of the St. Luke Respect

Life Wreath Sale last weekend.

Your overwhelming support of

this Culture of Life event assists

many life-giving programs in our community!

Thank you, and may God bless you and your family

with much joy during the holidays!

All donations for our parish

Giving Tree must be under

the tree by the end of the

11:00 Mass today (Sunday)

so our Peace and Justice

Committee can collect and

deliver them to Housing Forward (PADS) in time to

hand them out to the homeless seeking shelter this

Christmas.

If shopping is not your thing, St. Luke’s Peace and Justice

Committee also is collecting cash/check donations for

Catholic Charities’ Refugee Resettlement Program. The

archdiocesan agency has been helping newly arrived

refugees from all parts of the world find housing and

employment opportunities and transition into new life in

our city. However, cutbacks in federal funding have

seriously hurt this program’s services.

Look for the collection box next to the Giving Tree

and help make sure that our Church can do everything

possible to make a new home for these individuals and

families in our community.

Today, December 15, is the last class in 2019 for

our 2nd grade Sunday Religious Education Session.

Classes will resume Sunday, January 12.

Wednesday afternoon and evening sessions will

meet this Wednesday, December 18, and then break

for the holidays. Those sessions will resume on

January 8.

Confirmation Saint Reports can still be turned in as

soon as possible to school or re office. A letter to

Bishop Rojas (with picture) requesting Confirmation is

due this Wednesday, December 18, to the school or

Religious Education office.

Home Catechesis families are asked to look for the

Bible presentation from our last family gathering.

You should receive this in your email.

Looking ahead, Sunday, January 12, will kick off

Celebrate Religious Education Week. Parents are

invited to attend the Religious Education session with

their child that week, and everyone is invited to

Waldron Hall after all of the Masses for a special

activity display and light refreshments.

Did you remember Your Gift for the Giving Tree?

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SCRIPTURE READINGS For Masses the week of December 16-22

Mon: Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a/Ps 25:4-5ab, 6 and 7bc, 8-9 [4]/

Mt 21:23-27

Tue: Gn 49:2, 8-10/Ps 72:1-2, 3-4ab, 7-8, 17 [cf. 7]/Mt 1:1-17

Wed: Jer 23:5-8/Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19 [cf. 7]/Mt 1:18-25

Thu: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a/Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17 [cf. 8]/

Lk 1:5-25

Fri: Is 7:10-14/Ps 24:1-2, 3-4ab, 5-6 [cf. 7c and 10b]/Lk 1:26-38

Sat: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a/Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21

[1a; 3a]/Lk 1:39-45

Next Sunday: Is 7:10-14/ Ps 24:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [7c, 10b]/

Rom 1:1-7/Mt 1:18-24

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK

David Carlson, Terry Coffey, Matthew Creedon,

Betty Cunningham, Bob Czarnecki, Keith Depperschmidt,

Lauren Ellsworth, Richard Farrell, Margaret Hixson,

Frank Kurr, Irene McDunn, Paul Novak, Jane O’Toole,

Sr. Maureen Sauer, Lilli Scully, Patti Sheehan, Wayne Stepan,

Charles Tasharski, Tom Trankina, and Janice Yeurig

AND FOR OUR DECEASED

Miriam Reedy, Roseann Smith, Gary Turner

You, too, must be patient. Make you hearts

firm, because the coming of the Lord is

at hand.” ~James 5:8

Patience is another one of those things many of us

struggle with. We want things to go according to our

plan and our schedule. Any change brings anxiety and

fear. Through daily prayer we better align ourselves

with God’s will and His plan, which is far better than

anything we can come up with on our own.

Our Weekly Offerings

Week-to-Date Month-to-Date Year-to-Date

Envelopes $ 13,006 $ 22,104 $ 168,941

Electronic 10,918 14,408 108,828

Total Giving $ 23,924 $ 36,512 $ 277,770

Budgeted 13,530 27,060 311,190

Variance +/(-) $ 10,394 $ 9,452 $ ( 33,420)

(For Fiscal Year July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020)

We greatly appreciate the sacrifices you make to

support the mission and ministry of St. Luke Church.

Thank you for your generosity!

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE

Here’s a convenient way to support

St. Luke Parish with payments from

your bank or credit card account using your computer or

smart phone. Try it today at GiveCentral.org.

Enjoy a Christmas Program Close to Home this Tuesday It is with great pleasure that the 1st through 4th grade

students at St. Luke Parish School invite all parishioners

to their Christmas musical program, On This Christmas,

this Tuesday, December 17, in the school gym.

There is a matinee performance at 1:30 pm, which is

perfect timing for retirees, and a second presentation

at 6:30 pm. Families, friends and parishioners are

welcome to attend this special program and celebrate

this joyous season.

Join In Prayer with the Pope Pope Francis invites Catholics around the

world to remember a special intention

in their prayers each month.

Prayers in December are requested for

The Future of the Very Young:

That every country take the measures

necessary to prioritize the future of

the very young, especially those who

are suffering.

An Important Reminder About Receiving Communion

Please remember that, when you receive the host at

Communion, you are to immediately place it into

your mouth before you start walking away. It is part

of the Communion Ministers’ duty to see that each

person does so.

Also, it is not permitted to take a consecrated host to

another person, whether in church or elsewhere. Our

parish’s duly trained and authorized Ministers of

Care for the Sick and the Homebound are the only

individuals allowed to do this. Please contact the

rectory if you have a sick or homebound person who

wishes to receive Holy Communion. We will be happy

to arrange for a priest, a deacon or a Minister of

Care to bring Communion to them.

Thank you for your observance of these procedures

to ensure proper reverence and respect for the

Sacred Body of Christ.

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Thank You, Santa … and Elves! Once again, Breakfast with Santa was a jolly way to get into the

holiday spirit! It was a time for moms and dads to get photos of

their cute kids, as well as lots of special gift requests delivered

directly to Santa himself.

Many thanks to Marty Meehan, who organized the Men’s Club

volunteers, and all of Santa’s elves who helped out. “Especially

our chefs!” said Marty, “Ben Keith, Kelly Frank, Brian Van Meurs,

and Gary Jankovich.”

Thanks also to Ed Wolinski for setting up the Christmas hearth. It

really dressed things up and made Santa feel right at home!

Look for more

photos online at

www.facebook.com/

stluke.riverforest

Is St. Luke on Your Christmas Checklist? Christmas is traditionally a time

for making a significant donation

to the parish. Your generosity is

needed to provide support for all of our ministries.

With everyone’s help we hope to reach or exceed our

Christmas goal of $120,000. As always, thank you for

making St. Luke’s a priority in your gift giving.

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No 6:30 am Weekday Mass During the Holidays

Please note that there will be no 6:30 am Mass

on the weekdays from December 26 through

January 3 inclusive.

As usual, there will be an 8:30 am Mass on these

days. The 6:30 Mass will resume on Monday,

January 6.

Ushers & Greeters Still Needed for Masses We still need a few more ushers and greeters to help

us welcome people to our Christmas and New Year’s

Day Masses.

Even if you are not a commissioned liturgical minister,

you can assist by being an usher or greeter. We

especially need help at the Masses on Christmas and

New Year’s days. Instructions will be provided.

You can view all of the openings on our Liturgy

Schedule at tinyurl.com/winterquarter.

Even if you can help out at just one Mass, please

contact Joe McInerney at [email protected] or

Carol at the Parish Office at 708-435-8912 or at

[email protected].

Tuesday, December 24 - Christmas Eve

4:00 pm – Family Mass

Preceded at 3:30 by a program of traditional Christmas music

featuring our Cherub and Seraphim Children's Choirs

6:00 pm – Mass

Sounds of the season featuring music with flute and brass

9:00 pm – Mass

Preceded at 8:30 by a program of festive choral music

and beloved carols by the Chancel Choir

accompanied by organ, flute, brass, and violin

Wednesday, December 25 - Christmas Day

9:00 am Mass

Modern sounds of the season with the Contemporary

Choir accompanied by guitar, flute, and brass

11:00 am Mass

Music offered by the Chancel Choir

with organ, flute, and brass

Wednesday, January 1, 2020 - New Year’s Day

Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God

11:00 am Holy Day Mass

Come pray with us as we prepare to celebrate anew and welcome the Word

made flesh among us, He who is our hope and joy, Jesus Christ our Lord.

Parish Holiday Hours St. Luke Parish School will start

a two-week Christmas break

with early dismissal this Friday,

December 20.

This is the last week for

Religious Education classes.

The Sunday session will resume

on January 12, and the

Wednesday classes will begin again on January 8.

St. Luke’s Parish Office will be closed on Christmas

Eve and Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.

The entire staff at St. Luke wishes everyone a safe

and joyful Christmas and New Year’s!

Tax Credit Scholarship Info for 2020 School Year Empower Illinois announced that reservations for a

2020-2021 Empower Illinois Tax Credit Scholarship

(TCS) will open on Wednesday, January 15, 2020.

If you plan on applying for a TCS, please mark your

calendars for this important date. More information

about applying for scholarships and donating to the

fund will be available in early January. Student families

and donors can find more information about the TCS

program at empowerIllinois.org.

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St. Luke’s Annual Dinner Dance & Auction

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Honoring Bill and Mary Anne Gleason

Saturday, February 29, 2020

Saturday, February 29, 2020

Oak Park Country Club

Oak Park Country Club

Everyone is invited to the grandest celebration of the school year

as we honor the Gleasons and present the Heart of St. Luke Award

to Kelly and Michelle Frank! Featuring a live and silent auction,

elegant dinner, fun, entertainment, dancing, and live music.

Watch for ticket info, or contact Sheila Price at 708

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SAVE THE DATE !

Competitive Readers Three of our 5th grade students represented St. Luke

School in the Oak Park-River Forest Reading Olympics

at the Oak Park Library this past week. There were

12 teams competing, and our St. Luke students made it

to the second round! We are very proud of them and

can't wait to see how they will compete next spring!

St. Nick Comes Bearing Gifts Our beloved patron saint of children, St. Nicholas, took

time out from his very busy schedule to visit and pray

with the children of St. Luke School on his feast day!

He pointed out that the candy cane he gave us was

shaped like his staff. It is a reminder of the joy of sharing

and a call to be God’s selfless children as we wait for the

miracle of Jesus. He reminded us not to be blind to the

needs of others and to “choose kind.”

Who knew St. Nicholas was so tall?!

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Year-End Giving As you begin your end-of-year tax planning, look into the

advantages of the charitable tax deduction for gifts made

before December 31 and consider the variety of gift

options available to you. Your gift to our parish can make a

great difference to us and help you as well.

If you have appreciated securities, you may realize a tax

benefit by donating them or other assets with capital gains

to St. Luke Parish.

If you are 70½ or older and have a Required Minimum

Distribution (RMD) from your retirement plan, you may

benefit from a qualified charitable distribution.

The IRS requires individuals to begin taking annual minimum

distributions, AMD, from their traditional IRAs at age 70½.

Ordinarily you would be required to pay the tax on this

income. The IRA charitable rollover law, however, allows the

RMD to be used as a direct distribution to a charity without

being taxed. To take advantage of this tax break, you

must be 70½ or older and complete the transaction by

December 31. In addition, qualifying distributions to charity

are limited to $100,000 per person each year.

As always, work closely with your IRA custodian and tax

and legal advisors to determine how any particular

strategy will affect your overall tax situation. Please

contact our Director of Operations, Daniel Szymanski, at

the Parish Office at 708-435-8921 before December 31

to advise the parish of your gift so that it will qualify as a donation in 2019.

If you choose to make a cash donation, please prepare your check and mail it so that your envelope is

postmarked or received by the Church Office by December 31 to qualify as a gift in the year 2019. Please

also consider St. Luke Parish in your will or estate planning.

Thank you for including St. Luke Parish in your holiday and year-end giving.

As we prepare ourselves for the birth of our Lord and

reassess our priorities in life, it’s a good time to also

examine our appreciation of the many ministries in our

parish, and give prayerful consideration to

our financial stewardship. Your regular

contributions support the operation of the

church and all of our ministries, and they

are greatly appreciated.

For your convenience, St. Luke offers an

online giving system called GiveCentral,

which can make it easier for everyone to

make those contributions.

Online giving is a safe, convenient and easy

way to make gifts whether it’s for your

weekly Sunday offering or a one-time gift such as for

Christmas flowers for the church. Once you sign up, you

will be able to manage your giving preferences at any

time, and you won’t have to worry about

writing a check or carrying cash to church

each week.

Please, if you haven't already, sign up today

by visiting our secure online donation page at

www.givecentral.org/location/310. If you

need any assistance setting up your account,

or have any questions about how GiveCentral

works, please contact the director of

stewardship and development, Sheila Price, at

435-8927 or at [email protected].

This Season of Advent: We Are Called to Be Good Stewards

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500 Club The St. Luke Athletic Committee congratulates the

following winner of the 500 Club drawing:

Paul and Patt Chase

Thank you to all who have purchased memberships in

the Club, the proceeds of which go directly to fund

St. Luke Parish School’s athletic programs.

Mass Schedule

Saturday (Vigil) 5:00 pm, and Sunday 7:30, 9:00, and 11:00 am

Weekdays: Monday through Friday 6:30 and 8:30 am, and

8:30 am on Saturdays. (Rosary at 8:00 before each 8:30 Mass)

Confessions

The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation is offered right after

the 6:30 and 8:30 am Masses on Wednesday, Friday, and Satur-

day, and by appointment. Call the rectory to schedule a time.

Adoration and Benediction

Prayer before the Blessed Sacrament after the 8:30 am Mass and

rosary. Please watch for the next date.

Rectory Office Hours

Monday through Friday 9:00 am-12:00 Noon and 1:00-4:00 pm

and by appointment (Call 708-771-8250).

Interested in Learning More About the Catholic Faith?

Anyone wishing to complete their sacraments or learn more about

the Catholic faith may inquire about our adult faith formation

program (RCIA) by calling the rectory for more information.

New Parishioners

If you’re new to the community or just new to our church, please stop

by the rectory to introduce yourself and register so we can welcome

you into the full life of our parish.

Communion Visits and Ministry of Care

A parish priest or Minister of Care will be happy to visit those who are

sick or homebound. Please call the rectory to make arrangements.

Baptism

Baptisms take place on the first Sunday of each month at 12:15 pm.

Preparation meetings are held on the first Monday of the month for

the parents of children who will be baptized. Arrangements can be

made by calling the rectory.

Marriage

Couples wishing to be married should call the rectory to set up an

appointment with one of the parish priests at least six months in

advance of the desired wedding date.

Anointing of the Sick

Elderly parishioners, those in poor health or who are anticipating

surgery can call the rectory to arrange to receive the sacrament

of anointing.

S t a f f D i r e c t o r y Rev. John Szmyd, Pastor

Rev. Edward Fialkowski Associate Pastor

[email protected]

Rev. Leroy Wickowski (Retired)

[email protected] ............................. 435-8917

Rev. Mr. John Baier

[email protected] .................................... 630-655-0088

Rev. Mr. Terry Norton

[email protected] ............................ 771-6635

Rev. Mr. Bob Slobig

[email protected] ...................................... 771-6430

◘ Rectory / Parish Office 528 Lathrop Avenue, River Forest 60305-1835

[email protected] ........................... 771-8250

Carol Karlowski, Office Assistant

[email protected] ............................. 435-8912

Daniel Szymanski, Director of Operations

[email protected] ........................... 435-8921

Sheila Price, Director of Stewardship & Development

[email protected] ..................................... 435-8927

Arlene Michna, Music Director

[email protected] ................................. 435-8926

Kelly Carlson, Coordinator of Ministries

[email protected] ................................. 435-8922

Bradley Collins, Communications Coordinator

[email protected] .................................. 435-8910

◘ Parish School 519 Ashland Avenue, River Forest 60305 .............. 366-8587

Julie Martin, Principal [email protected]

Joanie Schwarzbeck, Administrative Assistant

[email protected]

◘ Religious Education 519 Ashland Avenue, River Forest 60305-1824

Michelle Dal Pino, Religious Education Coordinator

[email protected] ............................... 435-8960

◘ Hospitality House 533 Ashland Avenue, River Forest To schedule an event at the Hospitality House, contact the

Parish Office at 708-435-8912.

New Grief Support Group St. Giles is sponsoring a GriefShare group, which is a

Christ-centered support group for anyone dealing with

the loss of a family member or dear friend.

The program, which will begin in January, allows a

caring group of people to walk alongside those working

through some of life’s most difficult experiences so no

one has to go through the grieving process alone.

The group will meet for 13 sessions, utilizing videos,

group discussion, and a personal workbook. The focus of

the program is to help participants initiate the closure

process to their loss so they can begin transitioning to a

new emotional and spiritual wholeness.

If you have questions or want more information, contact

the group organizers at [email protected]

or call 708-223-4912.

Holiday Stress is No Excuse for Violence in any Home!

Help is right around the corner!

24-Hour Crisis Line: 708-386-4225

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ELM FLOOR INC.Hardwood Floor

Maintenance & installation

708-456-0371

Circle Bowling Lanes 7244 Circle Avenue | Forest Park

708-366-2810

Party Room - Open Bowl - Bumpers

L. MARSHALLRoofing & Sheet Metal inc.

(Commercial and Residential) 2100 Lehigh Ave., Glenview, IL

847-724-5400www.lmarshallroofing.com

NUZZO SEWER & PLUMBING INC.708-456-7300 Power Rodding 773-625-6280

All Sewer & Plumbing Repairs & Installation

Specializing in Flood Control • Correcting Low Water PressureVideo Sewer & Locating Service

www.nuzzoplumbing.com Lic. 14636

■ HEATING ■ COOLING708 848-3291

336 Harrison St., Oak Park www.HouseofHeat.com

7375 West North Avenue River Forest, Illinois 60305

www.gagliardorealty.com (708) 771-8040

Serving your community since 1958.

Tom Poulos Andy Gagliardo Broker/Owner Broker/Owner

For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.4lpi.com St. Luke, River Forest, IL B 4C 01-0339

Contact Jeff Hansen to place an ad today! [email protected] or (800) 950-9952 x2683

Member FDIC • www.forestparkbank.com Dan Watts, President

7348 W. Madison St. 7331 W. Roosevelt Rd. 708-222-2800

Greg Bak

Licensed • Bonded • Insured P: 773.814.6430

E. [email protected] www.gregsrestorationinc.com

Masonry Restoration Brick Work

Tuckpointing Grinding Caulking Sealing

Lintel Repairs Parapet Rebuild

and More...

101 S. Marion ◆ Oak Park

Vacuum Cleaners • Air Purifiers • Humidifiers

708-660-9800 148 N. Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park

Local. Friendly. Experts We’ve been keeping Chicagoland clean Since 1983

Mix It Up Estate Sales

708-476-6972Sue Gancer

[email protected] mixitupestatesales

Rick Wholey, CFP®Managing Director & Financial Advisor

[email protected]

Financial Planning | Investment Management

Parishioner since 1989

www.WholeyPoitrasGroup.com

• Dine In & Delivery • Full Bar• Room Available for Parties • Catering

7411 W. Madison St.Forest Park

Italian Home Cooking

708-771-74767536 West Grand Ave., Elmwood Park

Joseph J. Bellocchio

708-456-9424www.arrowbodyandfender.com

$50 Off Any Insurance

Claim repair.

Dr. Rebecca Anderson

610 S. Maple Ave. Suite 5300

708-660-2350

www.soundcarehearing.com

708-488-830024 Hour Towing Forest Park

Spotless Carwash7802 Madison St.& 7343 Rooseveltin Forest Park708-771-2945We Accept All Major Credit Cards

spotlessautowash.com

P ETERSON-BASSI CHAPELS

Serving St. Luke Families for 3 Generations Residents of River Forest

708-848-6661 • 773-637-4441 www.petersonfuneralhome.com

FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED

J. M. J.J. M. J.In Loving Memory of the

Williams, Karasis, & Kurr Families

See you in Heaven

Funeral HomeFamily Owned and Operated

Charles M. Williams, Parishioner/Owner203 South Marion Street - Oak Park 60302 • 708-383-3191

Lawn Sprinklers• ENGINEERING • INSTALLATION

• SERVICE

For Service Call: 708-366-5580

$$$$

ROBERT E LEE & SONS CO.Concrete • Excavation

Demolition

708-544-4148

LYNCH DENTAL CENTER John P. Lynch, D.D.S. Frances E. Lynch, D.D.S.

Sheila E. Lynch, D.D.S. Karen V. Darley, D.D.S.

340 Lathrop Avenue 30 N. Michigan Avenue River Forest, Illinois 60305 Suite 225 708 366 6411 Chicago, Illinois 60602 We Welcome New Patients 312 263 3235

ED THE PLUMBER ED THE CARPENTER

Best Work • Best Rate

Satisfaction Guaranteed As

We Do All Our Own Work

$$ Parishioner Discount $$

(708) 652-1444

MARK KELTY338 Lathrop Av., River Forest, IL 60305

Ph: (708) 771-4880 Fax: (708) 771-4888

lawn care

7777 W. Lake St.

Invest in memories - You can’t lose708-771-5500

www.acorntrvl.com

Serving Breakfast & Lunch Daily 7am- 4pm7525 W Madison St. • Forest Park • 708 689-8607

841 S. Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL 60304

1 (708) 386-0072www.Weddingsbywestgate.com

Wedding Specialists

... Helping you get to and through retirementJoe, Mike, & Dan Madden, Parish Members

1010 Lake St. • Oak Park, IL • [email protected] • (708) 848-3200

$35 Service

Coupon

708-343-5472 callriley.com

For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.4lpi.com St. Luke, River Forest, IL A 4C 01-0339

Contact Jeff Hansen to place an ad today! [email protected] or (800) 950-9952 x2683

708.395.5590

1850 N Harlem Ave • Elmwood Park

Sotheby’s International Realty and the Sotheby’s International Realty logo are registered (or unregistered) service marks used with permission. Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated.

Sales Center Across the Street

Open Daily 12p-6p 312-335-5354

Carry Out & Delivery(773) 622-4333

1745 N. Harlem Ave. • Chicagowww.amatospizza.com

The OriginalSince 1966

3.5” x 2”

MKT-5894I-A

Ray Kalwajtys Financial Advisor

7777 Lake Street Suite 101 River Forest, IL 60305 708-366-7363

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