St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church

The Parish Office is closed until further notice due to the pandemic

Please call the Parish Office for any requests regarding Mass intentions, Baptisms, Weddings, or Anointing St. Andrew the Apostle Parish 530 Glen Avenue Romeoville, IL 60446 Office: 815-886-4165 X301 Fax: 815-886-6119 www.office@andrewcc.org

School 505 Kingston Romeoville, IL 60446 815-886-5953 Faith Formation 505 Kingston Romeoville, IL 60446 815-886-5962

CURRENT MASS TIMES UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE (DUE TO PANDEMIC RESTRICTIONS) Outdoor Celebration in East Parking Lot (Park in West Lot) Bring chairs if you prefer your own - limited number of chairs are set up WEEKEND MASSES:* Saturday Vigil Mass - 4:00 PM ENGLISH (Rosary Prayed at 3:30 P.M.) SUNDAY MASSES:* 8:00 AM - Spanish 10:00 AM - English 12:00 PM - Polish *In the event of inclement weather, please stay in your car and turn your radio to FM 97.3. Communion will be brought to you. WEEKDAY MASSES: 7:30 AM - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 7:00 AM—Wednesday 8:00 AM– Saturday

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Saturday, December 5 8:00 AM CCW 4:00 PM +Vernon Smith req. Smith Family 5:30 PM +The Lamberty, O’Keefe, and Wojciechowski Families req. William Lamberty Sunday, December 6 7:30 AM Parish Family of St. Andrew the Apostle 8:45 AM +Rafael Gutierrez req. Family +Sra. Concepcion Salazar +Miguel Chavez and All Souls in Purgatory req. Maria Diamand 9:00 AM +Norman F. Strauel req. Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren of Norm and Marge Strauel 10:30 AM +Josephine Spalla req. Family Noon +John Krolo req. Mary G Dancers Monday, December 7 (Vigil of the Immaculate Conception) 7:30 AM +Eugene John Pope req. Joan Pope 6:00 PM Intention of the Celebrant Tuesday, December 8 (Feast of the Immaculate Conception) 7:00 AM +Evelyn and Fred Schmitz req. Barb Sanders 8:00 AM +James and Bernice Lepore req. Linda Lukas 9:00 AM Intention of the Celebrant 5:00 PM +Elizabeth Jones req. Lisa and John Heil 6:30 PM Intention of the Celebrant 8:00 PM Intention of the Celebrant Wednesday, December 9 7:00 AM Intention of the Celebrant 8:00 AM Intention of the Celebrant Thursday, December 10 9:00 AM +Janet Whitlock req. Mary Duffels Friday, December 11 7:30 AM +Irma Wegner req. Carillon Friends Saturday, December 12 Feast of our Lady of Guadalupe) 8:00 AM +Christina Zarazua req. Irene Salinas 4:00 PM +Donna Kamradt req. Frank Kamradt 5:30 PM Intention of the Celebrant Sunday, December 13 7:30 AM +John Krolo req. Mary G Dancers 8:45 AM +Rafael Gutierrez req. Family +Sra. Concepcion Salazar +Sra. Josefina Aparicio 9:00 AM Parish Family of St. Andrew the Apostle 10:30 AM +Ralph Beaman and John Fitzpatrick req. Family NOON +Gigi Belinski req. Kathy Neal

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, there are no events scheduled at this time.

FEAST OF FAITH

What Is the Mass?

What is the Mass? There is no simple answer to that ques on. The Church uses many different images and terms to describe our most important prayer. The Mass is the celebra on of the Eucharist, a Greek word that means “thanksgiving.” It is the Lord’s Supper. It is the Breaking of the Bread. It is the memorial of the Lord’s passion, death, and resurrec on. It is the Holy Sacrifice, in which the sacrifice of Christ on the cross is perpetuated. It is the holy and divine liturgy, the sacred mysteries. It is the source and summit of our Chris an lives, the new covenant, the work of the Holy Spirit, the paschal mystery. The many different words and images that we use when we speak of the Mass are not signs of confusion, but of wonder at what the Catechism of the Catholic Church (1328) calls the “inexhaus ble richness” of the Eucharist. The Mass, our greatest prayer and our deepest mystery, is celebrated every day, many mes a day, the world over. The Eucharist is both “bread from heaven” and “daily bread.” The Mass is our everyday miracle.

—Corinna Laughlin, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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VOCATION PRAYER CALENDAR DECEMBER 6 Seminarian James Barbosa 7 Frs. Krzysztof Janicki S.Ch., Bogdan Molenda S.Ch. 8 Sr. Rita Schmitz OSF, Sr. Elaine R. Schneider OSF, Sr. Clarita Schumacher OSF 9 Dcns. William Thomas, Arturo Tiongson, Matthew Tretina, Daniel Troy, Robert True 10 Fr. Steven Borello 11 Sr. Margaret Rose Sczesniak OSF, Sr. Mary Frances Seeley OSF, Sr. Louise Marie Skoch OSF 12 Fr. Zygmunt Ostrowski S.Ch.

ALL parishioners are invited to make use of FORMED.ORG, an online digital resource, to continue to grow in faith during these days of ’social distancing’. With over 4,000 titles of movies, podcasts, ebooks and formation programs you are bound to be inspired by the Spirit to grow in faith! Spanish and English titles are available.

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — The rugged land shall be made a plain; the rough country, a broad valley (Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11). Psalm — Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation (Psalm 85). Second Reading — Conduct yourselves in holiness, hastening the coming of the day of God (2 Peter 3:8-14). Gospel — I have baptized you with water; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit (Mark 1:1-8).

Scripture Readings For the week of December 6, 2020

Sunday, December 6

2nd Sunday of Advent Is 40:1-5, 9-11; Ps 85:9-14; 2

Pt 3:8-14; Mk 1:1-8

Monday, December 7 St. Ambrose

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Is 35:1-10;

Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Lk 5:17-26

Tuesday, December 8

The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Gn 3:9-15, 20;

Ps 98:1-4; Eph 1:3-6, 11-12;

Lk 1:26-38

Wednesday, December 9 St. Juan Diego Is 40:25-31;

Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10; Mt 11:28-30

Thursday, December 10

International Human Rights Days Is 41:13-20;

Ps 145:1, 9, 10-13ab; Mt 11:11-15

Friday, December 11 St. Damasus I Is 48:17-19;

Ps 1:1-4; Mt 11:16-19

Saturday, December 12 Our Lady of Guadalupe

Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19;

Lk 1:26-38

Sunday, December 13 3rd Sunday of Advent

Is 61:1-2a, 10-11; Lk 1:46-50, 53-54;

1 Thes 5:16-24; Jn 1:6-8, 19-28

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Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

(Holy Day of Obligation)

Monday, December 7 (Vigil)* 6:00 PM (English)

Tuesday, December 8

7:00 AM Mass (English) 8:00 AM Mass (English) 5:00 PM Mass (English) 6:30 PM Mass (Polish) 8:00 PM Mass (Spanish)

*The Vigil Mass will be live streamed on YouTube All Masses will be held in Church

PRAYER TO OUR LADY OF THE

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION O God, who by the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, did prepare a worthy dwelling place for your Son, we beseech You that, as by the foreseen death of this, Your Son, You did preserve her from all stain, so too you would permit us, purified through her intercession, to come unto you. Through the same Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, world without end. —AMEN

Advent Prayer

Lord Jesus,

Master of both the light and the darkness, send your Holy Spirit upon our preparation for Christmas.

We who have so much to do seek quiet spaces to hear

your voice each day.

We who are anxious over many things look forward to your coming among us.

We who are blessed in so many ways long for the

complete joy of your kingdom.

We whose hearts are heavy seek the joy of your presence.

We are your people, walking in darkness, yet seeking the light.

To you we say, “Come Lord Jesus!”

Amen.

PRAYER TO OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mystical Rose, Make intercession for the Holy Church,

Protect the sovereign Pontiff, Help all those who invoke you in their

necessities, And since you are the ever Virgin Mary,

And Mother of the true God, Obtain for us from your most holy Son

The grace of keeping our faith, Sweet hope in the midst of the bitterness of

life, Of burning charity, and the previous gift of

Final perseverance.

Amen

Second Sunday of Advent December 6, 2020 Every valley shall be filled in, every mountain and hill shall be made low. — Isaiah 40:4

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The Society of St. Vincent DePaul St. Andrew the Apostle Chapter

December 6—Second Sunday of Advent:

In today’s Gospel, John the Baptist urges us to “Prepare the way of the Lord”. We are called to help prepare the way of the Lord by making the real meaning of Christmas come alive in our own hearts, in, in our family, and to reach out to those in need.

Is there a family you know that needs assistance? Please have them call the Society

of St. Vincent DePaul at 815-886-4165 or email: stvincentdepaul@andrewcc.org so that together we can help the suffering and poor to celebrate Christmas.

New Year’s Schedule New Year’s Eve (Vigil)* 4:00 PM English New Year’s Day*

8:30AM English 10:30AM Spanish Noon Polish

*All Masses will be held Outdoors

Christmas Schedule Christmas Eve* 4:00 PM English 6:00 PM Spanish 10:00 PM English Midnight Polish

Christmas Day* 8:30 AM English 10:30 AM English 12:00 PM Polish December 26 (St. Stephen)* 7:30 PM Polish *All Masses will be held Outdoors

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Rev. Jesús Oliveros Vicario

INTENCION DE MISA

Sr. Francisco Martínez, Sr. Rafael Gutiérrez, Sra. Concepción Salazar.

Sr. Manuel Y Sra. Guadalupe Martínez, Sr. Miguel Chávez, Sr. Alberto Martínez Y Sra. Isabel Guzmán.

Coordinadora Ramona

Tagle 6, de Diciembre de 2020

Jueves 3, de Dic. 7:00PM Diácono Félix Domínguez

(708) 417-8580 Iglesia

Viernes 4, de Dic. 8:30PM Anabel Mora

(630) 854-3522 Iglesia

Sabado 5, de Dic. 7:00PM Josefina Chora

(815)557-4967 Iglesia

Domingo 6, de Dic.7:00PM Thelma Hernández

(331) 253-8205 Iglesia

Lunes 7, de Dic. 8:00 PM María Cervantes

(815) 210-4502 Iglesia

Martes 8, de Dic. Misa Inmaculada Concepción

8:00PM Edna Romo

(815) 302-5624 Iglesia

Miércoles 9, de Dic. 7:00PM

Maricela Delgado (630) 649-0623

Iglesia

Jueves 10, de Dic. 7:00PM

Romelia Villalobos (630) 649-0623

Iglesia

Viernes 11, de Dic. 7:00PM

Llanet Granados (815) 319-3323

Iglesia

Sábado 12, Dic. 7:00PM

AFUERA!

MISA PARA EL NOVENARIO DE LA VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE DE 2020

Si desean asistir a una o mas de las misas de-ben de

llamar para registrarse a la persona encargada de ese o esos dias.

Dejen mensaje de Texto o Voz para que les

Hispanic@andrewcc.org 815-886-4165 Ext. 305

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RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS Next weekend, December 12th and 13th, parishes across the Diocese of Joliet are encouraged to support the annual Retirement Fund for Religious. In good times and bad, senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests have served our Church and world. Today, they pray for a world that is hurting. Yet hundreds of religious communities do not have enough retirement savings and struggle to provide for aging members. Your gift to today’s Retirement Fund for Religious collection helps provide medication, nursing care, and more. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

The Mobile Food Pantry from the Northern Illinois Food Bank will be distributing food from the

Bolingbrook Church located at 301 East Boughton Road in Bolingbrook.

The distribution dates and times are as follows: Thursday, December 17 4:00 PM—5:30 PM Thursday, January 14 3:00 PM—4:30 PM Thursday, January 26 3:00 PM—4:30 PM Thursday, February 11 3:00 PM—4:30 PM Thursday, February 23 3:00 PM—4:30 PM

BOLINGBROOK CHURCH

GOD’S DELAY In times of great difficulties scoffers taunt us, “Where is God? Why hasn’t your Lord come to save you now?” And we of faith respond much in the same way as Peter did in today’s second reading: the “delay” of the Lord’s second coming is not any type of punish-ment or failure to keep the divine promise, but a lov-ing sign of God’s patience. God is giving everyone the chance to seek repentance. God does not make life more difficult. Rather, God lessens our burdens as once before for the Jew-ish exiles returning home to Judea after captivity in Babylon. It was God who personally led them, making a “straight highway” for them across the desert. We join with our ancestors of faith, who hoped that they might see God’s Chosen One before them and who eventually realized that the Lord was also walking with them side by side. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

“I plead with you—

never, ever give up on hope, never doubt, never tire,

and never become discouraged. Be not afraid.”

—Saint John Paul II

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Ks. Maciej Stelmach

Proboszcz

Marta Wysocki

Koordynator Polskiego Duszpasterstwa

(815) 886-4165 ext. 307

12/24/20 Wigilia: 7:30 AM po angielsku na zewnątrz

4:00 PM po angielsku na zewnątrz

6:00 PM po hiszpańsku na zewnątrz

10:00 PM po angielsku na zewnątrz

Północ po polsku na zewnątrz

12/25/20 Boże Narodzenie: 8:30 AM po angielsku na zewnątrz

10:30 AM po angielsku na zewnątrz

12:00 PM po polsku na zewnątrz

12/31/20 Sylwester: 7:30 AM po angielsku Kościół

4:00 PM po angielsku na zewnątrz

1/1/21 Nowy Rok: 8:30 AM po angielsku na zewnątrz

10:30 AM po hiszpańsku na zewnątrz

12:00 PM po polsku na zewnątrz

Modlitwa w dzień Niepokalanego Poczęcia NMP

Przez niepokalane poczęcie Twoje, prosimy Cię Pani i Królowo nasza, abyś nas grzechem pokalanych, a dusze nasze niewiarą zbrudzone, przez łaską Twoją oczyścić raczyła; a odziawszy nas naprzód w pokutną włosiennicę, przystroiła później w szatę, niewinności , i osłoniętych płaszczem Twego miłosierdzia, przedstawiła Boskiemu Synowi Twojemu. Prosimy Cię szczególniej, bez zmazy poczęta Dziewico święta, o cnotę czystości. Przyczyniaj się za ludem; wstawiaj się za duchowieństwem; opieką Twoją osłaniaj pobożną płeć niewieścią; spraw wreszcie abyśmy po skończeniu żywota ziemskiego stanęli przed sądem Bożym bez grzechowej kaźni, i godnymi się stali przyjęcia na łono błogosławionej wieczności; przez Pana naszego Jezusa Chrystusa, Amen.

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Mary Kerwin—Office 815-886-5962 x 501

ffoffice@andrewcc.org Annmarie Ott—Director

815-886-5962 x 503 faithformation@andrewcc.org

FAITH FORMATION OFFICE

DUE TO OUR CURRENT CIRCUMSTANCES,

THE FAITH FORMATION OFFICE IS OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! PLEASE CONTACT ONE

OF US TO ARRANGE AN APPOINTMENT.

SACRAMENTS: * Baptism * First Holy Communion * Confirmation - for grades 1st—High School * Youth MUST complete two consecutive years of formation to receive any Sacrament! Youth must be in at least 2nd grade to receive First Holy Communion and at least in 8th grade for Confirmation (along with the two years of formation.) Contact Faith Formation for details. See above information about enrollment for 2019-2020.

St. Andrew the Apostle Faith Formation 2020-2021

FAITH FORMATION

DUE TO THE CURRENT SITUATION WITH COVID ALL FAITH FORMATION IS MOVING TO FULLY REMOTE

UNTIL JANUARY 15, 2021!

All of our participants will need to be doing their work in FlipGrid based upon the calendar which was emailed to ALL families and posted on SchoolSpeak and our website.

If you need any help with FlipGrid, please just reach out - WE ARE HERE TO HELP!!

Parent Formation Session #2 is NOW available on FlipGrid! (Late Start Group Session #2 is in late January 2021)

ON NOVEMBER 7, 2020 OUR FIRST COMMUNICANTS PARTICIPATED IN THEIR FIRST RECONCILIATION MINI-RETREAT!

One of their activities was to listen to the Parable of the Lost Sheep and to create

their own sheep. Recognizing that we are the ones that Jesus seeks out when we are

‘lost.’ The banner is now hung in the hallway by the Faith Formation office and will be placed in the church in February at

the time of their First Reconciliation.

PLEASE HOLD THESE YOUTH IN YOUR PRAYERS AS THEY CONTINUE THEIR

JOURNEY TO JOINING US AT THE TABLE BY FIRST RECONCILING WITH OUR

EVER-MERCIFUL GOD!!

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Have you ever had that feeling like God was inviting you to something new, something different? Or maybe in the quiet of the heart a desire grows to walk with your brothers and sisters and help them know and hear God’s voice?  Maybe now that the kids are out of the house or work has slowed down you find yourself giving God more of your time, and you personally desire to journey closer to him?   We are very excited to announce that applications are now being accepted for a new School of Spiritual Direction Program in the Diocese of Joliet in conjunction with Franciscan University beginning January 3, 2021. We invite you to prayerfully consider joining our spiritual direction training program to begin accompanying brothers and sisters in Christ on their own journey with our Lord. Please note, space is limited. More detailed information can be found at www.dioceseofjoliet.org/ssd

Please prayerfully consider this opportunity. Limited spots available. Applications are due December 20, 2020. Sincerely, The School of Spiritual Direction team Rev. Steven Borello Rev. Burke Masters Deacon Dominic Cerrato Deacon John Freund

CHRISTMAS WAFERS (OPLATEK) The traditional Christmas Wafers (Oplatek) are available for purchase at the table near the altar after all Masses beginning this weekend. The suggested donation for each packet is $4.00. Oplatek can also be purchased at the Parish Office by calling ahead.

The tradition of breaking and sharing the wafers before Christmas Eve dinner originated in Poland and is still popular there and in many other Eastern European countries. The tradition goes something like this: Just before the Christmas Eve meal, the entire family gathers around the table with the Christmas wafer. Generally the eldest member of the family, usually the father or mother, will begin the ritual by breaking off a piece of the wafer and passing it to another family member while giving a blessing. This blessing can simply consist of what you desire for your loved ones in the upcoming year—whether it be good health, growth in God’s grace or happiness. It can also be a request for forgiveness and a desire for reconciliation. The Christmas wafer I then passed from person to person around the table until all have had a piece and all have been given blessings. Each person then consumer their piece of the Oplatek in a special display of love and solidarity between the whole family. If you have friends or family who live far away, the wafer is an excellent way to reach out to them and let them know they are loved and missed and are still an integral part of the family or group. The wafers are thin and surprisingly sturdy that they can be carefully mailed in a Christmas card without braking. However you incorporate the tradition into your circle of family and friends, it is a wonderful way to celebrate the Christmas spirit of peace, love, joy and goodwill.

FEAST OF FAITH

Watching for Christ’s Coming In the season of Advent, we look to the coming of Christ at the end of me, and we prepare ourselves to celebrate his first coming among us at Christmas. Remembrance of the past is combined with prepara on for the future. Memory meets ac on. In a certain sense, the Mass is an Advent prayer. At the Last Supper, Jesus did not tell his disciples, “Never forget what I did for you.” Instead, he said, “Do this in remembrance of me.” He calls us to remember by doing, to combine memory with ac on. In the celebra on of the Eucharist, remembering and doing become one. Jesus is as present in our midst as he was in that upper room, breaking the bread and sharing the cup; but it is a new kind of presence, seen only with the eyes of faith. In the heavenly liturgy, there will be no need of sacraments, for there, “celebra on is wholly communion and feast” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1136). Here, things are different. We have only glimpses and flashes of the beauty that is yet to be. And yet, in the liturgy, we truly par cipate in the heavenly liturgy. The Mass is our foretaste of the joys of heaven. —Corinna Laughlin, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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CEF Scholarship and Grant Applica ons for the 2021-22 School-Year will open on January 1. All funds are distributed by using Facts Grant and Aid

The Catholic Education Foundation (CEF) Scholarship Program encourages families with a verified financial need and with

students K-12 to apply for financial assistance to help cover the cost of tuition.

All determinations are based on the grant and aid application supplied by the FACTS company. Families are encouraged to

complete this application in January and ensure that all required documentation is submitted on a timely basis. Required

financial documentation includes the 2019 federal tax return and 2019 w-2 form from the applicants' employer. The 2018

federal tax return IS ACCEPTABLE if the 2019 return is not yet completed. Families will be notified of grant awards in the

spring and award checks will be sent directly to the schools. Please contact the CEF Office for general information at (815-

221-6127). The following links will provide more specific information:

Catholic Elementary School Tuition Assistance New Hispanic Student Scholarship Assistance Helpful Hints for Completing FACTS Applications

Empower Illinois Reserva on Form Opens January 15

Empower Illinois is a statewide Scholarship Granting Organization created in 2017 to serve Illinois chil-dren through the state’s Invest in Kids tax credit scholarship program. The scholarships provide parents a way to help their children find academic success. Empower Illinois serves as a conduit for processing donations, scholarship awards and program compli-ance for approximately 80% of all Illinois private schools. It support schools and nonprofits in their tax credit fundraising efforts while assisting students and their families through the scholarship process that can help make their dreams a reality.

This year, the reservation form will be available at 6:30 pm, on January 15, to give families time to enter their information before submission at 7 pm. The reservation will have two pages. On page one, you will enter basic information, such as parent name, student name, and contact information. On page two, you will review this information and click submit. Only after clicking submit on page two will you re-ceive your first come, first-served timestamp.

Visit the Empower Illinois application website to check your eligibility and to apply, Click Here.

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SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

RCIA is a faith formation process for adult seekers, both unbaptized and baptized Christians and baptized Catholics, who seek to complete their initiation sacraments (Holy Communion and Confirmation). For more information, contact Barb Sanders at the Adult Faith Formation Office:

815-886-4165 X308 or adultff@andrewc.org

BAPTISM OF CHILDREN We joyfully celebrate the Baptism of children on the third Sunday of the month at 1:30 p.m. The requirements are: to be registered in the parish and have an active participation in our parish community for at least 3 months. Register at the parish office for the Baptismal prep class, which is held on the first Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m., in the school hall. It is important to notify the parish office with the date that you will be attending the class.

FIRST COMMUNION AND CONFIRMATION

Please see page 9 in the bulletin for Faith Formation information regarding preparation for these important sacraments.

MARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS

Diocese requirements include a formal engagement preparation period of at least six months before the date of the weddings and attendance in a marriage preparation program. St. Andrew requires either the bride, groom, or parents of either to be registered as parishioners for at least three months before contacting us to set a date. There are a number of additional requirements. Please contact the Parish Office for additional information.

FUNERALS

Arrangements for a funeral are usually made through the Funeral Director at a funeral home of your choice.

PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK

Hospitals do not inform churches when parishioners are patients. You should ask an immediate family member to contact the Parish Office to request a visit from a priest when sickness occurs or death is imminent. Please contact Barb Sanders to arrange for Communion to be brought to the sick at home, to a hospital, or nursing home.

I would like to have my house blessed.

Please contact me to make arrangements.

Name __________________________________ Address ________________________________ ______________________________________ Home Phone ____________________________ Work Phone _____________________________

Julie Adams Nancy Amann Mary Beitler Ron Blicharz Kathy Borowski Marilyn Bosch Janice Cabrera Jennie Caliendo Jenna Castagnino Joseph Cavanagh Katie Churulo John Cimachowicz Angela Comella Mary Corcoran Francisco Cortes Donald E. Cox Frances Di Filippo Mary Lou Domek Debi Donohue Bernadette Dooley Richard Duggan Tony Duggan Angelica Escalon John Feddeler MaryAnn Finnegan Lorraine Foster Lynn Gritzman Margaret Herbst Susan Hettinger Jody Higgens Ann Hinshaw Barb Hiveley Robert Holtrop Frances Ison Deborah Janik Nick Jurado Frank Kamradt Elaine Knox Margaret Konieczny Rosemarie Kremske

Carla Lennon Jackson Malin Patricia Mansfield Debra Marino Gloria Martino Ruth McCarten Edward McReynolds Robert McReynolds Mary Mikrut Janet Mrazek Aldona Murphy Michael Nigro Joseph Orland Rosemary Paulsen Cruz Perez James Perhme Barbara Polenc Louise Prassa Michelle Preto Joel Rivera John Rossi Marilyn Secco Betty Severin John J. Severin, Sr. Jackie Shuman Angela Shuman Lillian Sliz Sabina Sobolewski Matthew James Stahl Steve Stefanski Carlito Sumagui Beth Torres Gloria Ventresca John Ventura Riley Waldron Pauline Warkenthein Richard Watts Olivia White Dana Wittman Mark Worm

Prayers of the Parish Michael Cavoto, HN James M. Chavez, Matthew Domek, Christopher Durkovic, James Dean Johnson, Jacob Kikta, Bill Nelson, Capt. Alexander Nuxoll, Joshua Plucinski, Andrew Price, Mstr. Sgt. Jose Sanchez, Kyle Tranchitello, Humberto Zermeño, Emerald Tagle, 2nd Lt. John Staton, Jr. and all our men and women in the military.

We wish to offer our sympathy and a promise of our prayers to family and friends on the death of:

Henrietta Polanek

St. Andrew the Apostle We Care Food Pantry

The St. Andrew We Care Food Pantry is open every Wednesday from 10:00 am. until 12:30 p.m. for any eligible family in Romeoville in need of food assistance. Our pantry is open only to Romeoville residents so proof of residency and an ID must be shown upon sign-in each week. If you are a parishioner of St. Andrew and you find yourself in need of food assistance, you are more than welcome to come to the We Care Food Pantry also. Proof of residency is a utility bill with your name and address on it plus your Driver’s License or State of Illinois ID. That must be brought in each time you come for food assistance.

The Pantry is located at 219 Arlington. For further information, please contact Tom Sedlacek at (815) 953-5650. This is the new phone number to call for food pantry inquiries and assistance. Thank you and God Bless.

Page Thirteen December 6, 2020 Parish Staff (815) 886-4165 Father Maciej Stelmach, Pastor Father Jesus Oliveros, Associate Pastor Father Jim Dougherty, Priest in Residence, Bonnie Johnson, Communications Secretary, ext. 301 Vanessa Tagle, Parish Secretary ext. 303 Deacon Ron Searls, Business Manager, ext. 302 Marta Wysocki, Coordinator of Polish Ministry, ext. 307 Ramona Tagle, Coordinator of Hispanic Ministry, ext. 305 Marina Marquez, Coordinator Protecting God’s Children ext. 504 Dr. Solveiga Palionis, Director of Music and Liturgy, ext. 314 Barb Sanders, Adult Faith Formation, ext. 308 Ed Larson, Facility Manager, ext. 316 Sheryl A. Meyer, Maintenance ext. 416

St Andrew School (815) 886-5953 Carol Albreski, Principal, ext. 421 Jill Briceno, Secretary, ext. 420

St. Andrew Faith Formation (815) 886-5962 Annmarie Ott, Director ext. 503 Mary Kerwin, Faith Formation Office ext. 501

Deacons: Deacon Jerry Clark, Retired Deacon Ricardo Marquez Deacon Herb Waldron Deacon Jesse Tagle Deacon Rich Ford Deacon Chuy Dominguez

St. Vincent de Paul Society (815) 886-4165 ext. 304 Knights of Columbus (815) 651-4585

Crisis Pregnancy Waterleaf 1-888-4-HOPE-4-1 Birthright 1-800-550-4900

Post Abortion Healing for Women & Men 1-866-99-4-GIVE (4483)

Natural Family Planning 815-838-5334

Instruction sheet

Contact information: Bonnie Johnson 815-886-4165, ext. 301 (W 8:30am-4:30pm, Th 8:30am-1:30pm) with any bulletin issues.

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