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Welcomes Cardinal George! St. Ann Parish
Welcomes Cardinal George!
St. Ann Parish
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January 8, 2012
Contact Information Parish Office: 708-895-6700 Parish Office Fax: 708-895-6877 School Office: 708-895-1661 Religious Ed. Office: 708-895-5970 St. Vincent DePaul: 708-745-4760 Michele Nowak, LCPC 312-655-7725 Fr. Bill’s email: [email protected] Parish email: [email protected] Bulletin email: [email protected] School Website: www.saintannschool.com Parish Website: www.saintanncatholicparish.com
Pastoral Staff Barb Antoskiewicz, Pastoral Associate/DRE Sandy Farmer, Parish Business Manager Jeanette Funchion, Parish Office Secretary Jennifer Gray, Bulletin Editor Chris Hutter, School Secretary Brian Kozlowski, Music & Liturgy Director Donna Lamoureux, School Principal Georgette Olson, Religious Education Secretary Janice Summerrise, School Administrative Assistant
St. Ann Parish Directory
Reverend William McFarlane, Pastor www.saintanncatholicparish.com
St. Ann Parish Mission Statement We are called by a loving God
to make St. Ann of Lansing a Catholic community of faith. We are a family of diverse people with various ministries: healing the body and spirit, teaching of God and His love,
united in sacraments and prayer, reaching out to the extended community. With God’s revelation of Himself in Scripture as our guide,
we strive to grow in His Spirit and to fulfill the promise of Christ’s Kingdom.
Finance Committee Richard A. Baltrus Robert Dabrowski, Chairperson Daniel C. Jedrysiak Dorothy L. Komlanc Matthew P. Martinez Kathleen J. Schroeder
Parish Office Hours Monday-Friday: 8:30-Noon & 1:00-5:00 p.m. Closed every day from Noon to 1:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Masses Monday-Thursday: 7:45 a.m. Friday Communion Service: 7:45 a.m. First Friday Mass: 7:45 a.m. Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Confessions: 4:00 p.m. Saturday
Liturgy Committee Barb Antoskiewicz, Pastoral Associate/DRE Debbie Bona, Lectors Brian Kozlowski, Director of Liturgy & Music Kevan Polanski & Erin Meegan Polanski, Altar Servers Rita Pritchett, Art & Environment Don Schiller, Ushers Ed Sochacki, Eucharistic Ministers Gerrie Szewczyk, Sacristans
Pastoral Council Barb Antoskiewicz Maria Cabrera Wade Cooper Brian Farlow Jane Farlow Michael Kabala Ken Kot Anita Lang Dominic Podsiadlik Erin Meegan Polanski Aloysius Okonkwo Tim Studer
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Monday, January 9 (The Baptism of the Lord) 7:45 a.m. Mass † People of the Parish Tuesday, January 10 7:45 a.m. Mass † People of the Parish Wednesday, January 11 7:45 a.m. Mass † People of the Parish Thursday, January 12 7:45 a.m. Mass † People of the Parish 1:00 p.m. School Mass † People of the Parish Friday, January 13 (St. Hilary) 7:45 a.m. Communion Service † People of the Parish Saturday, January 14 (Blessed Virgin Mary) 5:00 p.m. Mass
† Mary & Eleanor Troks † Mel Tiltges † Ed Grenda Sunday, January 15 (Second Sunday in Ordinary Time)
8:30 a.m. Mass † James & Madeline Downs † Henry Stanley Mitchell 10:30 a.m. Mass † Stella Rybarczyk † Remo Verta † Fred Leonard
Monday, January 9 MASS Religious Education SPRED Joint Meeting: Home & School/ Advisory Board Parish Pastoral Council Prayer Group
7:45am 4:00-5:30pm 6:00-9:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm
Chapel Classrooms Parish Hall Teachers’ Lounge Parish Office Chapel
Tuesday, January 10 MASS Cub Scouts
7:45am 7:00pm
Chapel Classrooms
Wednesday, January 11 MASS Sewing Club Liturgy Board Meeting Brownies Maintenance Committee Meeting Finance Committee Meeting Rosary A.A. Meeting
7:45am 9:00am 1:00pm 2:30-4:30pm 5:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:00pm
Chapel Parish Office Parish Office Parish Hall Parish Office Parish Office Chapel Parish Hall
Thursday, January 12 MASS School MASS RCIA
7:45am 1:00pm 7:00 - 9:00pm
Chapel Church Parish Office
Friday, January 13 SCRAP & STITCH WEEKEND
Communion Service Pom Program Scrap & Stitch (setup after school)
7:45am 2:30-5:00pm 5:00pm-12:00am
Chapel Narthex Parish Hall
Saturday, January 14 SCRAP & STITCH WEEKEND Scrap & Stitch MASS Pot of Gold Ticket Sales
8:00am-12:00am 5:00pm 6:00pm
Parish Hall Church Narthex
MASS Pot of Gold Ticket Sales MASS - RCIA & RCIY Rite of Dismissal Scrap & Stitch Pot of Gold Ticket Sales
8:30 9:30am 10:30am 11:00am 11:30am
Church Narthex Church Parish Hall Narthex
Sunday, January 15 SCRAP & STITCH WEEKEND
This Week’s Activities
New Members Welcome!
If you’ve been attending St. Ann and been unsure about joining, please don’t be.
We are a welcoming community, and we would love to have you with us!
Please fill out the information below, and place in the Offertory Collection, or send to
the Parish Office. You may also call us at 708-895-6700 and request that a registration form be mailed to you.
Name Address Phone
THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD January 8, 2012
All kings shall pay him homage, all nations shall serve him.
— Psalm 72:11
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Today is the Celebration of the Epiphany of the Lord, Three Kings. This coming week is national Vocation Awareness Week. Pray that those who are called will answer the call to serve.
Thanks to Helen who shared this poem with us.
WHAT COUNTS (Author Unknown)
It isn’t the things you talk about, No matter how fine and true;
It isn’t the way you seem to live Nor even the things you do,
It isn’t the creed you call your own, Nor the mottos on the wall;
The only thing that really counts Is what’s in you heart – that’s all? It isn’t the many friends you make,
It’s only the friends you keep; It isn’t you, that people see, It’s the real you down deep;
It isn’t what people say you are, Just let them talk as they please;
It’s what you know you are inside, What counts is what God sees.
Thanks for sharing this powerful poem with all of us. We all need to work on what is inside, and that is what God sees. Keep each other in prayer, and nurture all that you are and all you can be. Have a great week filled with good things.
Welcome Cardinal George! We are so glad you have come to share the 10:30 a.m. Mass with all of us.
“I play the notes as they are written… but it is God who makes the music.” J.S. Bach
Serving Him Together,
Barb A.
Together Let Us Cause God Joy
Miss Me—But Let Me Go
In Loving Memory of Our Faithful Departed
Readings for the Week
Monday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 55:1-11; Acts 10:34-38 or 1 Jn 5:1-9; Mk 1:7-11 Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:9-20 or 1 Sm 1:1-8 and 1 Sm 1:9-20;
Mk 1:21-28 or Mk 1:14-20 and Mk 1:21-28 Wednesday: 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20; Mk 1:29-39 Thursday: 1 Sm 4:1-11; Mk 1:40-45 Friday: 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a; Mk 2:1-12 Saturday: 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a; Mk 2:13-17 Sunday: 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19; Ps 40; 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20; Jn 1:35-42
Today’s Readings
First Reading — You shall be radiant at what you see, your heart shall throb and overflow (Isaiah 60:1-6). Psalm — Lord, every nation on earth will adore you (Psalm 72). Second Reading — The Gentiles are copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel (Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6). Gospel — The magi were overjoyed at seeing the star, and on entering the house they saw the child with Mary his mother (Matthew 2:1-12). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
Look for “St. Ann Catholic Parish” on facebook, and “like” us to re-ceive updates and breaking news about the parish and the school.
Monday Morning Sacristans
Have you thought about some quiet way you can serve God and our Parish?
There are four teams of two people who take turns once every four weeks washing and ironing the purifacators used at Mass. We need two more
people to help complete this task.
If you have an interest in helping, please call Gerrie Szewczyk at 474-9257. Thank you!
Pot of Gold, 2012!
Tickets for our March 17 drawing are now available after all Masses and in the Parish Office!
Only 1,000 tickets will be sold, and the early bird drawing will take place on Super Bowl Sunday.
If you can help with ticket sales before and after Masses, please call the Parish Office at 895-6700.
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SUNDAY COLLECTION 12-25-2011 Amount Amount Amount Received Required Over (Under) $7,938.53 $15,000.00 ($7,061.47)
ST. ANN 50-50 CLUB: $1,721.00 CHRISTMAS COLLECTION 12-25-2011 Amount Amount Amount Received Required Over (Under) $27,029.61 $35,000.00 ($7,970.39) Thank you for your continued support of our parish.
STM Employment Networking Group Interview Strategies
Presented by Easter Becker-Smith, Career Coach
Thursday, January 19, 7:00-9:00 p.m. St. Thomas More Weis Center,
8635 Calumet Avenue, Munster
Learn how to look and sound confident without being boastful, as well s how to handle a phone interview and avoid mistakes.
Did you know that 80% of available jobs are unadvertised, and 75% of all jobs are found through networking?
Whether you are in transition, new to the job market, employed or can offer employment opportunities, all are welcome to attend!
Also have your cover letter, resume or thank you note critiqued by a professional.
For more information, [email protected]
St. Ann’s 50-50 Club
Our December 25 winning number was 5071. 5071 would have won $845.00!
DON’T MISS OUT ON YOUR CHANCE TO WIN OUR NEXT BIG POT!
To be eligible, both your 50-50 ($5.00) and weekly collection envelopes (no limit, but at least $5) with separate payments must be in the parish office by 9:00 a.m. Monday. If you donate by check, you need to write two separate checks. We will draw the weekly winner by Wednes-day.
Look for the winners in each bulletin, on our facebook page, or on the parish
website: www.saintanncatholicparish.com
Early Childhood Playgroup Friday, January 20, 10-11:00 a.m. St. Christopher Catholic School
14611 S. Keeler Avenue, Midlothian
St. Christopher School is beginning a free playgroup for parents of 1-3 year-olds. Play-group will be a great place to meet other par-ents while your kids play and learn in a struc-tured, educational environment. We plan to meet on the third Friday of every month. If you or someone you know is interested in be-ing a part of the group, please contact the school office to sign up: 708-385-8776.
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January 7-8, 2012 Dear Friends,
Happy new year to all of our parishion-ers, families, and friends. Our theme for 2012 is: "INTO TRUTH WE DELVE IN 2012." As we study the Holy Bible, Mathematics, Social Studies, Literature, and Science, we are called to search for the Truth which is given to us by God. We are striving to be more truthful, more honest, and more sincere this year.
We welcome Francis Cardinal George to our parish today. Our fourth grade students have been preparing the readings, peti-tions, and music for today - The Feast of the Epiphany. As the Three Kings brought gifts to the Christ Child, the Cardinal brings his PRESENCE to us today.
Since returning to school, we have been busy preparing for CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK, January 29-February 4, 2012. This year's theme is CATHOLIC SCHOOLS: Faith, Academ-ics and Service. We will try to excel in all of these vital areas. Father Bill and I will be inviting our Parish Religious Educa-tion families to attend our Open Houses on Sunday, January 29 or on Wednesday, February 1, 2012. We are prepared to offer them great opportunities and assistance if they choose our Par-ish School for their children. St. Ann is an excellent, safe, and joyful place in which to teach and to learn. Please encourage your neighbors and friends to come see our new technology, our SuperKids Reading Program, and our science lab. Our Preschool is the BEST in Lansing, and actually has a waiting list for this current year. Register early for the 2012-2013 school year.
Our Student Council will be seeing their work come to fruition, as the new Church/School Sign for the corner of Ridge and Chicago has been ordered. We are all excited about finally seeing this project, begun by the Class of 2011, become reality.
Shortly before Christmas, representatives from the Knights of Columbus visited St. Ann and gave awards to the following eighth graders: 3rd Place: Thomas Kotel and Guadalupe Pi-mentel; 2nd Place: Brittanny Jurek; and 1st Place: Lily Leopardo. The 8th grade class wrote on "The Responsibility of the Catholic Citizen in a Free Society." We thank the Knights, and we congratulate Mrs. Hall and the 8th grade class.
GOLDEN GARBAGE NEWS: We were happy to receive checks in the mail over the holidays. We received $220.83 from AbiBow Paper Recycling, $336.93 from Beggars Pizza, and a whopping $1,561.90 from the General Mills Box Tops for Education collections, organized by Rosemary Duda. Stu-dents who won $25 Target cards for their Box Tops donations were John Scheppe and Mia Dabrowski. Keep saving all of your newspapers, junk mail, and Box Tops. As you can see, they add up and all proceeds go toward our school subsidy . . . the more we raise, the less the parish has to help us!
Thank you to all who supported our Christmas Wreath sale. Our profit was $1,700, and we appreciate the work of Mary Wegrzyn and her "elves" on this project.
S]out Sun^[y February 5, 2012 10:30 a.m. Mass
Calling all parishioners, adults and youth who are
members of the Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, and Girl Scouts of America!
Please join us as we celebrate Scout Sunday and
continue into our second century of Scouting. This special mass is for all pack and troop members,
wherever you meet. ALL are welcome!
Additionally, we would like to recognize all parishioners who have achieved scouting’s highest awards of Eagle Scout and Gold Award. If you or someone you know has done so, please contact the Parish Office at 895-6700 with the scout’s name
and the year the achievement was earned.
The first organization meeting of the new "St. Ann Home and School Association" will take place tomorrow, Monday, Janu-ary 9, at 7:00 p.m. in the Faculty Lounge. I know the group will be successful in "boosting" St. Ann School.
Catholic High School Entrance Exams in the Archdiocese of Chicago will take place on Saturday, January 14, 2012. Check with the individual high school for more information. God bless you all, Donna Lamoureux, Principal
Lansing Knights of Columbus Grand Knight Bob Layne and Membership Director Matt Martinez present savings bonds to this year’s winners of the Knights of Columbus Essay Contest: Second Place, Brittany Jurek; Third Place (tied), Guadalupe Pimental and Thomas Kotel; and First Place, Lily Leopardo. All Catholic students in grades 8-12, at-tending public or parochial schools in Chicago Heights, Lansing and South Holland, were eligible to participate.
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Cardinal George Visit/Mass: January 8
Aluminum Can Collection: January 8
Winter Scrap & Stitch: January 13-15
Playoff Party & Raffle: January 22
Cub Scout Pinewood Derby: January 28
Catholic Schools Week: Jan. 29 - Feb. 4
Cub Scout Blue & Gold Dinner: Feb. 25
First Reconciliation: March 3
Pot of Gold Party & Raffle: March 17
Ladies’ Night Out: April 21
Confirmation: April 22
First Communion: May 12
Upcoming Events
Shadow Days at Seton Academy
Thursday, January 26
All current 8th Grade students are invited to participate in the last of Seton
Academy’s Shadow Days.
For reservations, call 708-333-8963. FMI, contact Becky Schmitt at [email protected].
Space is limited to 20 attendees, so reserve a spot for your student today!
The Parish of St. Joseph in Homewood, Illinois, will
celebrate the parish’s 100th Anniversary in
2012. Scheduled events will include a concelebrat-
ed Mass with Francis Cardinal George, a parish
festival in June, and a dinner dance at Olympia
Fields Country Club in October.
If you would like to receive the latest
information regarding the St. Joseph Centennial as it becomes available, please send an email to [email protected], and include your name and
address, as well as how you were previously part
of St. Joseph’s.
St. Ann Playoff Party & Raffle
Sunday, January 22, 2012 Doors Open at 1:30
Who’s ready for some football? And the chance to win a new flat screen TV?
Round up your friends, let us worry about the food, and plan to spend your Sunday
with us for the NFL playoff games!
Stay tuned for details . . . Ascension School in Oak Park will begin to celebrate its Centennial in June, 2012. If you or your children attended Ascension, if you taught there, or if someone in your family
did, please contact the school Alumni Office at 708-434-1541 or at [email protected] so
that we can be sure to include you in our festivities.
FMI, please visit www.ascension-schoolalumni.com.
Centennial Celebrations . . .
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Want to help with the planning? We need you!
Contact Jeanette at 895-6700.
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Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012 5:00 p.m. Mass
SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012 8:30 a.m. Mass
SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012 10:30 a.m. Mass
SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
USHERS SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
LECTORS Elayne Tyderek - L1 Erin McHale - L2 Fran Miller - Com
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Ed Sochacki Mary Schurke Anita Lang Mary Jachim Kathy Sandrick Linda Fogarty Annette Leber Dan Owles Gail Lee Steve Robinette
LEADER
Mike Kabala
ALTAR SERVERS Georgina Tyderek Kayla Schassburger Michael Vasquez Robert Vasquez Katie Bremner
CANTOR John Sandrick
LECTORS Virginia Podgorski - L1 Vera Seymour - L2 Marie Studer - Com
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Ann Beese Dolores Avila Pat Kranc Jim Neff Joann Baltrus Rich Baltrus Aurora Patrick Penny Rellis John Krull Cheryl McNamara
LEADER Gail Bobic
ALTAR SERVERS Emily Farlow William Farlow Claire Farlow Charles Gray Stephanie Kristl
CANTOR Marilyn Szumski
LECTORS Tammy Ahern - L1 Deborah Bona - L2 Matt Martinez - Com
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Pam Mizwicki Kathy Kwaiter Caroline Onuoha Deacon Dave Carmen Padilla Georgette Olson Laura Pich Lena Martinez Barbara Antoskiewicz Tim Studer
LEADER Larisa Chukwulebe
ALTAR SERVERS Thomas Kotel Molly Roe Ian Ahern Joshua Martinez Cameron Balog
CANTOR Mary Beth Benson
5:00 p.m. Mass Clarence Goranowski Jerry Balcerak Frank Pollachek Ken Straka Carol Ann Surufka Phill Stewart Archange Cadichon Frank Novak Bob Cole
8:30 a.m. Mass Art Sobczak Tony DeLaurentis Mary Louise MacKenzie Tony Kaim Joe Kranc Joe Cardenas Al Torres Gene Stein Norm Abbott
10:30 a.m. Mass Wally Shatkowski Ron Fisher Larry Mueller Bernard Chukwulebe Juan Ramirez Dom Ramirez Don Schiller
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Dear Parishioners,
In these difficult economic times, know that the St. Vincent de Paul So-ciety of St. Ann is here to assist you in your time of need. All information is kept confidential. Please do not wait until matters become insurmountable. Please call 708-745-4760.
Be Still: A Silent Retreat Friday – Sunday, January 20-22
Cenacle Retreat and Conference Center
Renew your spirit and reflect in the presence of God at this quiet retreat away from everyday life. You'll have the chance to meet with a spiritual director, discover new ways to pray, celebrate Mass, read, journal, and rejuvenate! All in their 20s and 30s are welcome!
Visit www.charisministries.org (http://charisministries.org/Be_Still_Jan_2012)
for info and registration! (Regular Pricing – through Jan. 9 - $199;
Late Registration – through Jan. 16 - $250)
Volunteer Opportunity Neat Repeats Resale stores are looking for friendly
volunteers at Orland Park and Worth locations.
If you enjoy meeting people, helping others and knowing that you make a difference, Neat Repeats Resale is the place for you! We need volunteers to cashier, arrange displays, accept donations and assist customers.
All sales at Neat Repeats Resale benefit the clients ser-viced by the Crisis Center for South Suburbia, a not-for-profit domestic violence shelter.
For additional information, please call the store manager at the Orland Park location (9028 W. 159th St.) at 708-364-7605 or the Worth location (7026 W. 111th St.) at 708-361-6860.
St. Ann Catholic Church Bulletin #038050 Bulletin Editor Jennifer Gray 708-895-9972 Sunday, January 8, 2012 Microsoft Office Publisher 2010
St. Ann Parish 3010 Ridge Road Lansing, IL 60438
