Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Parish

Rev. Msgr. John J. Prendergast, Founding Pastor

Rev. Father Ronald Dodd, Parochial Vicar

Parish Church — 801 Lundy Street

Parish Office (Behind Church): 513 S. Shabbona St., Streator, IL 61364

Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon—Thurs & 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday

Phone: 815-672-2474 FAX: 815-672-2040 Email: stmichaelparish@mediacombb.net

Educational Offices: 410 S. Park St.,

Streator, IL 61364 St. Michael the Archangel School—

Phone: 815-672-3847 Religious Education / CCD—Phone: 815-672-5911

Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle;

be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of

the devil.

May God rebuke him, we humbly pray: and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host,

by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits

who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls.

Amen.

DAILY MASSES – January 31 – February 4

Monday, January 31 7:00 AM Tom Myers by Anna Mae Negray

Tuesday, February 1 7:00 AM Dorothy Frandsen by Rosemary Jonen

7:30 AM St. Anthony of Padua Novena

Wednesday, February 2

7:30 AM St. Michael Chaplet 7:30 AM Confessions 8:00 AM John Cottingham (54th Wedding Anniv) by Sharon Cottingham

Thursday, February 3 ▪ St. Blaze 7:00 AM Annette Dzurisin by Thomas Dzurisin Blessing of Throats after Mass

Friday, February 4 7:00 AM Monthly Memorial Mass Association 7:30 AM Sorrowful Mother Novena

9:15 AM School Mass — Andrew (Dick) Senko (Birthday) by Family

Daily Rosary 4:00 PM in Mother’s Chapel

WEEKEND MASSES, February 5– 6 Saturday, February 5

3:00 - 3:45 PM Confessions

4:00 PM Jim & Lorraine Martin (In honor of 50th Wedding Anniv)

5:30 PM Mary M. Rizzo by Matt & Diana Butitta

Sunday, February 6

7:00 AM Mary Antolik by Family

8:30 AM Dorothy Bell lby Judy & Don Traeger & Gene Bell

10:00 AM For All Parishioners

11:30 AM Roger Cahill by Jim & Dianne Dzurisin

1:00 PM (Bi-lingual) Jaime Arevalo and Rafael Rico (Birthday)

Both English and Spanish is used at the 1:00 PM Mass. Music is provided by the Hispanic musicians and choir. One-half of the Mass is in Spanish and one-half is in English. Even though you do not speak Spanish, you may enjoy attending as much as in English.

FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME January 30, 2011

PARISH ENROLLMENT UPDATE

Each year the parish rolls are updated and sent to the company that prints and mails the monthly contri-bution packets to parishioners. Those who have not contributed to the parish over a period of time are re-moved from the parish rolls. The next update will be sent to the company on February 25, 2011. Those who have not been con-tributing to the parish will not be included in the pa-rishioner update listing and will stop receiving enve-lopes for the weekend of April 16/17, 2011, contribu-tions. If you have not used your contribution envelopes in some time and wish to remain on the parish rolls, please begin using them before February 25th.

Confessions: Saturday 3-3:45 p.m. On First Fridays before the 7 a.m. Mass

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS

CONTRIBUTIONS ON January 22– 23

Regular Sunday $16,009.72 Youth offerings 54.28 Parish Development 279.00 School Support 403.00 Air & Heat 547.00 Vigil Lights 353.41

Total $17,646.41

Volunteers are needed to join the church cleaning crew. Cleaning takes

place on the first Friday of each month, following

the morning Mass.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR

EUCHARISTIC MINISTER AND LECTOR

TRAINING SESSIONS

EUCHARISTIC MINISTER TRAINING, Saturday,

February 19th at 9:30 a.m. in the church.

LECTOR TRAINING, Saturday, February 26th at

9:30 a.m. in the church.

The training is for all present Eucharistic ministers and

lectors as well as those who wish to begin these im-

portant ministries.

THE CATHOLIC POST

Watch your mailbox next weekend for a special issue of our excellent diocesan newspaper, The Catholic Post. The February 6 edition is being sent to all Catholic homes in the diocese. If you are unfamil-iar with it, please take a moment to page through this issue. You’ll find that The Catholic Post is a vital source of information and inspiration for Catholic liv-ing. It also is a key source of diocesan unity. We strongly encourage your readership and support.

A NEW READING SERIES NEEDED

St. Michael School is looking for dona-tions towards a new reading series that will be purchased for grades K-6th grade next year. Our current series is still good, but is outdated for today’s new interventions towards reading cur-

riculum. It is our goal to purchase a new series that our teachers and the planning committee will select through research and meetings. The donations will go directly to the purchasing of this series which is a major purchase out of the school budget. All schools in the state used to rely heavily on the IL Textbook Loan program that was eliminated from school fund-ing for all schools. Thus, anyone that is interested in helping our students become more confident and flu-ent readers will give a gift of a lifetime to our St. Mi-chael students. If interested, please contact the school office at 815-672-3847.

FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME January 30, 2011

TEXTBOOK SOFTWARE

Pictured is Mrs. Joyce with her 8th grade Algebra stu-dents learning about ratios, proportions, and percents. They were using the Interactive Chalkboard software from the textbook series and the new television that was donated to St. Michael the Archangel School. With the help of “PC to TV” adapters, teachers throughout the school can use the large screen TV as a tool for internet-based activities that accompany our textbook series as well as other “off-line” activities.

PRINCIPAL & TEACHER APPLICATIONS: The Catholic Diocese of Peoria is seeking applicants for anticipated principal and anticipated teacher openings for the 2011-2012 school year in its 37 elementary and 5 secondary schools and two preK-12 acad-emies, allocated in Central Illinois. Application materi-als for principal and teacher positions outlining qualifi-cations and procedures are available at www.cdop.org [highlight Education, highlight Office of Catholic Schools, click on drop-down list and highlight Application Packets and School Openings] or by call-ing the Office of Catholic Schools (309) 671-1550.

ST. MICHAEL PRE-SCHOOL VENDOR FAIR

Saturday, February 12th 2:00 to 4:00 PM

St. Michael School Gym

Vendors present will include: Tastefully Simple, Pam-pered Chef, Creative Memories, Scentsy, Lia Sophia, Tupperware, Thirty-one, Mary Kay And More!! We will also have a raffle table with items donated by our ven-dors & a 50/50 drawing! Please come & support our Pre-school!

ST. MICHAEL SCHOOL 2011 Girls Volleyball Schedule

Feb 3 7,8 Cornell St. Michael 6:00pm Feb 7 6,7,8 MVK Ransom 5:00pm Feb 8 6,7,8 Grand Ridge Away 5:00pm Feb 14,1,16, 17 Conference Tourn Cornell TBA Feb 19 7th & 8th Grade Shootout Marseilles TBA Feb 22 6,7,8 Marquette Academy St. Michael 5:00pm Feb 26,28,March 1,2,3rd Grade Regionals TBA Mar 5,8,9,10 8th Grade Regionals TBA

ST. MICHAEL SCHOOL $10,100 Cash Raffle

Raffle tickets are still available and will be sold on a reduced pricing scale (beginning Feb. 1st) based on the prize money and number of drawings remaining. The proceeds from this raffle will go a long way to help St. Michael School continue to provide a quality Catholic education.

Raffle winners will be drawn on the last Wednesday of every month.

Tickets may be purchased at the school and parish offices.

ST. MICHAEL SCHOOL

CELEBRATING CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK January 30th - February 4th

You Are Invited!

OPEN HOUSE

Monday, January 31st 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

OTHER CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK ACTIVITIES:

Monday - Spelling Bee 1:00 p.m. Tuesday - Talent Show 1:00 p.m. Wednesday - Spirit Day - students “Fun Day” Thursday - Guest Lunch Day Friday - Gr. 8 vs. Faculty Volleyball game 1:00 p.m.

JANUARY CALENDAR CA$H RAFFLE WINNER$

Jan. 1 $250 Arlene Armstrong Jan. 4 $250 Alina Thomas Jan. 4 $25 Melissa Whalen-Smith Jan. 6 $50 Jenny Adkins Jan. 7 $100 Bud Capko Jan. 11 $25 Julie Raines Jan. 13 $50 Ed & Sandy Beavers Jan. 18 $25 John Soltis Jan. 20 $50 Cheryl Grant Jan. 25 $25 Mary Poruba Jan. 27 $50 Kummer Family

ST. MICHAEL PRE-SCHOOL

8TH ANNUAL

SCRAPBOOK CROP & CRAFT DAY

Saturday, February 12, 2011 at St. Michael School’s Cafeteria

9:00 a.m. ‘til 9:00 p.m.

Cost for the day is $25.00 and includes: your own six foot table for the day, lunch, dinner, snacks and beverages. Gift bags and lots and lots of door prizes!

For $10.00 more leave your things set up for a “No Frills” crop on Sunday from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

We welcome school age children who would like to work on their scrapbooks or another craft. They must be accompanied by an adult. Child cost is $5.00 for Sat. and $3.00 for Sun.

Registration and payment are due Friday, Feb. 4th.

For more info or to reserve your seat, call Maria York at 815-672-3683 or email myork@stmichael-streator.org

ST. MICHAEL SCHOOL

REGISTRATION

School registration will begin Tuesday, March 1st at the school. Registration will not be held during Catholic Schools Week because there are so many school-related events that will be celebrated. If you register your children during the first week of March, your family will receive 5% off if tuition is paid in full by September 30, 2011. Moreover, if your family rec-ommends another new family to St. Michael School and the new family registers for the 2011-2012 school year, then you will receive an additional 5% off of your tuition. Let’s keep the spirit of our school moving and promoting the value of Catholic Education!

Dessert donations are needed and also volunteers to cut up desserts. Please bring your dessert to the school cafeteria no later than 10am, January 31st. Thank you in advance for your help!

BOOK FAIR CARNIVAL Your Ticket to Read!

You are invited to our Scholastic Book Fair, a reading event packed with excitement for stu-dents & families.

FAIR DATES: Sunday, January 30 and Monday, January 31 SHOPPING TIMES: after Mass on Sunday and dur-ing Open House on Monday and also following the Spaghetti dinner in the old gym.

PIZZA HUT SPAGHETTI FUNDRAISER

DINE IN & CARRY OUT

Monday, January 31st 5:00-8:00 p.m., School Cafeteria

Dinner includes: Spaghetti, Garlic Bread, Salad, Dessert & Drink Adults-$7, Children (10 & under)-$5 Carry-outs - $1.00 more

ADVANCE TICKET SALES ONLY!

Please purchase your tickets from any student or the school or parish office.

FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME January 30, 2011

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION

Paul’s first converts in Corinth were not from the respectable classes in that seaport city. As he reminds them, by human standards they were not wise, strong, or no-ble. But God chose them anyway because “my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways, says the Lord” (Is 55:8). Christians cannot boast before God be-cause it is Jesus who is our wisdom and power and righteousness.

But we have no opportunity for complacency. God challenges us to live according to his ways, which Jesus set forth in the Beatitudes. The qualities God looks for are con-trary to the goals of this world. Knowing that we cannot achieve this standard of living under our own power, we respond to God in gratitude for the grace given us by Jesus Christ by using the time, talent, and treasure entrusted to us in his service.

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FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME January 30, 2011

1. First Corinthians: The Church and the Christian Community by Dr. Tim Gray (10 weeks)

In this DVD series Dr. Tim Gray provides comprehen-sive teaching and commentary on Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians. The conflicts of the early Christians in Corinth were in many ways similar to our struggles today as Christians. With divisions, immorality, perse-cution, and other trials of the faithful, the message of St. Paul to the Corinthians is a much needed message for our own times. First Corinthians: The Church and Christian Community explores the key elements that the apostle Paul introduced to a new and growing Church. St. Paul taught the Corinthians about the na-ture of grace and the Church as the Body of Christ. In addition, he introduced Corinthian Christians to the most powerful gift of all, the Eucharist.

♦ Learn the importance of Christian unity in relation to the Church as the Body of Christ. ♦ Explore St. Paul’s strategy for successful evan gelization. ♦ See how to live a Christian life in the midst of a pagan culture. ♦ Discover why St. Paul sees the Church as the Body of Christ.

This session will meet on Tuesday afternoons at the Immaculate Conception Center beginning Tuesday, February 8, 2011 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

2. James: Pearls for Wise Living by Jeff Cavin (10weeks)

James is one of the most practical books of the Bible. Like the book of Proverbs, it is a book of wisdom, a collection of teachings on issues faced by ordinary Christians in everyday life. These teachings speak loudly to all those who feel torn between the compet-ing demands of this world and their faith. This study offers “pearls for wise living” by applying the wisdom of James to the present day. For anyone who has struggled to live a truly Christian life, James offers a wealth of practical solutions for handling and even sanctifying everyday circumstances.

♦ Find an anchor to hold you steady through the storms of life. ♦ Learn how just a few small words can change your entire life for better or worse. ♦ See how God’s wisdom helps us face suffering and temptation. ♦ Learn the secret to finding joy in the midst of trials ♦ Find value in suffering. ♦ Find reason to trust God’s providence over wealth or position or personal talent. ♦ Learn to recognize the source of discord and the way to peace.

This session will meet on Tuesday evenings at the Immaculate Conception Center beginning on Tuesday, February 8, 2011 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

ADULT EDUCATION BIBLE STUDY SESSIONS

St. Michael the Archangel Parish is sponsoring once again the Great Adventure Bible Study Series. The following Bible Studies will be held this spring:

To register or inquire for more information, please contact Sr. Alice Ann Harcharik at 815-672-5911.

Bible Study materials may be purchased at the Religious Education office in St. Michael the Archangel School from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The cost is $24.00 - Please make checks payable to St. Michael the Archangel Parish.

BULLETIN SPONSOR OF THE WEEK

BENCHMARK BANK

Bulletins are free through the generous b u s i n e s s e s t h a t advertise on the back pages. Please show your suppor t by pat roni z ing t hese businesses. Thank them when you shop there.

Monthly Memorial Mass Association - May 2010—April 2011 William & Geraldine (Roach) Patton Bronson, Connell & Spraggon Families Thomas J. Leheney Joe, Mary & Jerry Hughes Bruner, Casey & Lankin Families Adams & Schorn Families Ohmes, Keesee, & Williams Families Evelyn Cahill Frank & Paula Corrigan Noon & Grzonka Families Hrasch & Muntz Families Purcell & Lytle Famiies Palasky, Koprowski & Grube Families Danko & Treschak Families Rimvydas J. Sidrys, M.D. Winnie Hilliard Stacie Simpson Kmetz & Mudrock Families John & Louise Yusko Living & Deceased of Secular Franciscans Order

Fred, Agnes & Al Salvati Nadine Lund & William Warwick McGurk & A. Bellis Families Maurice Killian Francis McGowan Theresa Pescetilli Grako, Pollett, & Harcharik Families Theresa Harcharik Clarence & Kathryne Connors John Neilsen Frank Sabino Mark DeMoss & Grandparents Joseph Wargo Benner & Miiller Families Everill & Helen Johnson John, Jack & Tillie Peruba Wanda Robertson Clyde & Vivian Boyd Ray Schmitt Ted & Catherine Schmitz Roberts & Nagle Families Marianne Stephens

Trainor & Lesak Families Dominic & Cecelia Baietto Peter Paul Rizzo Carlo, Rachel, Angelo & Arlene Barra Hersheway & Pizzolato Families Ruberstell & Jack O’Keefe Families Helen Chismarick Frank & Lois Jurcak Benner & Groesbeck Families Damian Scudder Todd Spellious Phillis & Nink Families Warren & Legris Families Angelos & Farrington Family Churney & Katcher Families Rozak & Smith Families Evelyn Lee John & Barb Murphy & Family Art & Shirley Hatzer Jennie Smith

Mack, McClary & Prendergast Families Patricia & Harry Kear Dillon & Audrey (McClary) Prendergast Sullivan, Hornsby, & Hart Families Michael A. Novak & Carl Schaibley Families The Canale Family Kennedy & O’Hara Families Randy Pearce Nink & Sankovich Families Lechner, Muhlstadt & Marquis Families Savage & Trainor Families Satch & Dom Salvati Henry & Carolyn Budde Breen, Plumb, & Sharkey Families Debra Matsko-Kraft & Renn Family Gerald M. Sweeden Jerry & Betty Trainor Julia Deffenbaugh Family Joe & Sarah Benning Mary M. Devera

SECULAR FRANCISCANS

Secular Franciscans devote themselves especially to careful reading of the gospel, going from gospel to life and life to the gospel. Would this interest you?

MARQUETTE’S GAME DAY BASH

Marquette May Merriment gift gathering party-Sunday, February 6th at Dayton Ridge Golf Club. 4:00 p.m. until the end of the game. Complimentary drink from 4-6 and snacks and food all evening. $50 per couple includes a chance to win prizes. Tickets are available at grade school and high school campuses or from any Academy football parent.

Here’s your chance to get one of those fancy, big flat screen TV’s that you can put on the wall if you want

and support the school at the same time.

Tickets are available at the Knights of Columbus or individual K of C members.

STREATOR KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS & SHAW APPLIANCE

FUNDRAISER FOR ST. MICHAEL’S SCHOOL

YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A

46” LED SAMSUNG TV WITH BLU-RAY DISC PLAYER

Drawing to be held on February 20, 2011 Donation: $5.00 each or 3 for $10-Need not be present to win

Tickets printed courtesy of Solon-Telford Funeral Home

_________MILESTONES

FUNERALS:

Lucille A. “Lucy” Schultz, January 20, 2011 Hillcrest Memorial Park Matilda M. “Tillie” Churney, January 26, 2011, St. Stephen Cemetery Patricia J. “Pat” Mateer, January 27, 2011, Sts. Peter and Paul, Leonore

MARQUETTE ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL

SNEAK PREVIEW DAYS

Monday, Feb. 7th 8:30am-12pm, Open to all public school students. Tuesday, Feb. 8th 8:30am-12pm, Open to all private school students.

Students will receive guided tours from Marquette stu-dents, sit in on classes, and meet the Faculty and staff. Lunch will be provided to all who attend. For more info, contact Mindy McConnaughhay (815) 433-1025 ext. 615.

FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT

Freshman enrollment for the 2011-2012 school year will be held on Wednesday, February 9th from 6-8pm and Saturday, February 12th from 9-12. Enrollment will take place in the High School Library. There is a $50 enrollment fee that goes towards your first month’s tuition.

Monthly Memorial Mass Association - May 2010—April 2011

John & Ann Crawford Richard G. Tutoky Brozak & Sokol Families Cebulko & Wargo Families Gwen Ploskunak Michelle “Shelley” Olson Lenhausen, Potter & Bell Families Traeger & Hombuecher Famiies Donna Pouk The Peter Majernik Family Kmetz & Novotney Family Koval & Thompson Families Doris L. Knudsen Ron Foster Mathis & Hamilton Families

Irene McIntosh and Mary Palko Victor W. Bandura Edward & Catherine Gulvas The Lesak Families Cathy Killian Killian & Majernik Families James J. Churney, Sr. Dzuryo & Lesak Families Yendro & McGee Family Dalton & Danko Families Liptak & Ondercho Families Ftacek - Demko Families Deceased Rosary Members Don E. Schmitt Mr. & Mrs. William C. Salz

John & Elizabeth Harasti Family Joseph Eccleston Family Stavar & Miller Families Jaime Arevalo John & Helen Bottino Bernard, Mary & John Gaydos Andrew & Florence Matsko Albert & Audrey Kooi Joseph & Grace Stehlo Easi & Glowicki Families Marion & Julia Boik Sickley & Harcharik Families Leskanich & Hanusik Families Martha Averweg & Danny Fechter John Washko Family

Sankovich & Kozel Family Panno & Leskanich Family Lloyd & Lucille Kudrick Families Florence & Jack Adams Bellis & Grossen Families Tony Harcar, Jr. Florence & Steve Hrasch Glenn, Mary & Kevin Pfalzgraf Segovich & Vavrek Families Centko & Mehalic Families James M. Bailey Harcar & Kiss Families Chalkey & Urbance Families Jim Craft Jason Parcher

Kahanec & Devera Families Madara Family Wurmnest & Divora Families George & Catherine Miller Family San Gabriel & Balana Families Majher & Sheridan Families Elsie & Carl Swanson Batkiewicz & Masley Families Thomas Obenhin Marjorie & Elmer Adams Family Miller-Pastor-Manley Families Harry Thomas Durdan & Schaibley Families Jack Balke & Zeller Families Russell & Dorothy Baumrucker William J. Miller & Bernard L. Miller Bradach & Barton Families Drapa & Paterak Families

Larolzin, Makarewicz, Karkowski Family Urdzik & George Yusko Families Doermann, Leonard & Heitmann Families Senko & Urichko Families Bodznick & Konchar Families John & Anna Fialko Family Lutz & Wargo Families William Harcar, Sr. & son, Gary James E. (Jim) Wilkinson Woodward & Walker Families Finnegan Families James McGrath Family Pete Shackley Puskar & James Families Patrick Walker & Lisa Walker Dr. B. J. & Lucille Bellott

Thomas, Louise & Tom Jr. Nagle Robert & Michelle Graham Patrick J. McClernon Knute Gudmunson Zavada & Hernandez Families Ron Gengenbacher Henry & Mildred Lechner Burash, Higgins, & Ahearn Families Bud Trainor & John Hogan Craig & Laughlin Families James Bowman John R. Solon Kathryn & Clyde Thorson Pleasant, Malley & Riebschlager Families Ryan & Mushro Families Walter Gura Bandura & Ryan Families Milton & Betty Klein

Barbara A. Bartman Bea, Art, Jack & Bob Zack The Cannella Families Doran, Harty & Salvati Families Ray, Anne & Roger Cahill Jaegle & Talty Families Pleasant & Delheimer Families Handley & Vickers Families J. Guadalupe Lopez Carrillo Weiss & Ayers Families Lou & Jane Ramza Drapp & Dzurisin Family Crawford & Sopko Families Victor Rashid & Madeline Rashid Peter & Catherine Ellena Adamchak & Balke Families Monahan & Kerns Families Richard Crane Family Deborah A. Klingler