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St. John the Apostle Church, Villa Park
St. John the Apostle Church, Villa Park
PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS
OUR PARISHIONERS AND FRIENDS WHO ARE SICK:
If you would like your name added to or removed from this list for prayers, please call the rectory. Maria Ester Aguilar, Janet Anderson, Gua-dalupe Bautista, Lilia Carbajal, John Castgre-jon, Tilmon Chelette, Stephanie Chodera, Emily Emond, Pat Edbrooke, Isabella Daytesola, Angelina Flores, Bob Grosbier, Fr. John Hornicek, Stanley Kalinowski, Frances Krueger, John Krzys, Amy Lewicki, Alice Martin, Stella Mindoloska, Judy Moss, Peter Moss, Fr. Ernie Norbeck, Philip Pasuntino, Jennifer Perez, Matt & Annmarie Po-tenza, Bobby Roeback, Denis Rosenbaum, Marge Saalfeld, Mateo Santacruz, Fr. John Sebahar, Luigi Schiassi, Theresa Sekowski, Linda Sisen, Tom Shook, Lillian Skowron, Mondavi Sobbi, Benjamin So-riano, Tim Smith, Mary Ann Sturm, Barbara Sum-mins, Mary Thoris, Brian Tokar, Dale Vercellotti, Paula Weil, Joyce Wells.
DIRECTORY
Bishop Most Rev. R. Daniel Conlon
Pastor-Rev. Mark Rosenbaum
Weekend & Daily Mass– Assistant
Priest—Fr. Roy Jacob CMI
Weekend Mass Assistant Priests Fr. Tan Nguyen SVD
Fr. Nhan Van Tran SVD
Deacon Ron Madsen (630) 279-7433
Music Ministry—John Toner, Alexia Garcia Director of Religious Education / Directora de Educacion Religiosa
Dolly Foley (630) 832-7588 R.E. Office Hours/Horario de Oficina: Monday/Lunes 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Saturday/Sabado 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Parish Website: www.stjohnvillapark.org Deanery: www.easterndupagedeanery.org Bulletin Editor: [email protected]
Rectory- (630) 279-7404 330 N. Westmore Ave Villa Park, Il 60181
[email protected] OFFICE HOURS
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 9:00 AM-3:30 PM Friday 6:00 PM-8:00 PM, Saturday 11:00 AM-2PM
Closed Wednesday SCHEDULE/HORARIO. MASS/MISA
Saturday: 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Sunday: 9:00 AM,11:00 AM, 12:30 PM ESPAÑOL Weekdays : 7:45 AM except Thursday: 7:00 PM
SACRAMENTS /SACRAMENTOS Confessions/Confesiones. Saturday: 4:00 to 4:45 PM/
Confessions also by appointment Baptisms/Bautismos
English Pre-Baptism class on 1st Sunday of the month at 12:30 PM. Contact the rectory to register.
Preparación pre-bautismal: Primer sabado del mes con cita previa. Contacte la rectoría para registrarse.
Baptisms – On most Saturdays between 12:00 PM and 2:30 PM or during the 5:00 PM, 9:00 AM or 12:30 PM Weekend Masses.
Weddings/Boda Contact the rectory to schedule/Contacte la Rectoria
MISSION STATEMENT The Catholic Community of St. John the Apostle Parish commits to live out the teachings of Jesus Christ, nourished by the Eucharist, guided by the Holy Spirit and rooted in prayer. Together we continue the mission of Christ through Evangelization, Discipleship and Charity. La misión de la Parroquia San Juan Apóstol La Comunidad Católica de la Parroquia San Juan Apóstol se compromete a vivir las enseñanzas de Jesucristo, alimentada por la Eucaristía, guiados por el Espíritu Santo y con raíces en la oración. Juntos continuamos la misión de Cristo a través de la evangelización, discipulado y Caridad.
MILITARY PRAYER LIST. As a parish family, we at St. John the Apostle pray for all the mem-bers of our parish. We especially pray for our parishioners and their relatives who are cur-rently on active duty in the military: • Pvt. Joseph Aguayo-Ludvik • Spc. Thomas DeWitt • Staff Sgt. Adam Griswold • Pvt. Aren Menor • AIC Darren Menor • A1C Ryan Pemberton • Pvt. 1st Class Anthony Pieroni—USAF • Pvt. Jeremy Schumacher • Martin Villagran-USMC • Pfc. Stephen Winter.
(Please call the rectory with your family member's name and branch of service so that he or she can
December 2nd—First Sunday of Advent
Facebook—St. John Villa Park, CCD group—St. John's CCW, Twitter— stjohnvillapark , Website— stjohnvillapark.org
December 2, 2018
Advent is supposed to be a quiet, gentle time yet we hear the Lord describing global anguish and the catastrophic roaring of sea and waves, at the end of time. Before the new world comes,
the old has to be cleared away. The Lord says, “When these things begin to happen, stand up straight and raise your head, because your ransom, your redemption is at hand.”
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
Wednesday, December 12th
Schedule Mananitas ……… 5:00 AM
Prayer Service ……...6:00 AM Coffee and Sweet Breads ……..7:00 AM
English Mass ……...7:45 AM Spanish Mass ……...6:00 PM
Play and Dancers ……..7:00 PM Celebration in Parish Hall ……..8:00 PM
Catholic Charities’ Mobile Food Pantry is coming
to your community! ¡La Despensa de Alimentos Móvil Va a Viajar a su
Comunidad!
Thursday, December 13, 2018 Jueves, 13 de diciembre
at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, Villa Park
Registra on begins at 8:30 AM. Food Distribu on from 10:00 AM un l 11:30 AM (or un l the food runs out) RAIN
OR SHINE!
La inscripción comienza a las 8:30 am. La distribución de alimentos desde las 10 am hasta las 11:30 am (o
hasta que la comida se agota), llueva o truene!
Par cipants are asked to bring bags, laundry baskets, boxes, carts or wagons to transport
your food and grocery products through the line and back to your vehicle.
St. John the Apostle CCW Meeting
Please join us on Tuesday,
December 4th
at 7:00 pm in the parish hall for our monthly meeting. Bring a friend if you wish! We invite all women of the parish to be-come active in CCW. We are women of all ages and stages of life who are working to “know God, love Him and serve Him”.
The Immaculate Conception of the
Blessed Virgin Mary
December 8th
Holy Day of Obligation
Friday, December 7th Vigil Mass 6:00 PM
Bi-Lingual
Saturday, December 8th Mass 8:00 AM
PRESENTATION SERIES Eastern DuPage Deanery
2018-2019
12/4/18 “Mary as the Icon of Advent: Biblical Reflections Advent Evening of Reflection. Visitation Church, Elmhurst 7:00 PM 1/29/19 “From Science to Faith: Immaculate Conception, Parish Admin-istration Center 7:00 PM 2/6/19 Bernadine Lecture Series. Elmhurst College, 7:00 PM The Most Rev-erend R. Daniel Conlon Bishop speaker. 3/16/19 Liturgical Enrichment Day. Ascension of Our Lord, Oak Brook Ter-race. 7:00 PM. Reflecting on a New Para-digm of Evangelization.
2018 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal Goal Achieved and Rebate Earned!
To date, $30,899 has been committed in gifts and pledges of which $29,842 has been collected. We now qualify to earn a rebate of 70% of the amount collected over our parish target of $24,000! Our cur-rent rebate earned is $4,089.
Please honor your pledges as the year goes on. Diocesan website at
www.jolietdioceseappeal.org. Thanks to those who have already responded with a gift or pledge to the 2018 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal.
Collections: Collection: 11/18/18 $3,809.00 Campaign for Human Development $1,040.00 Collection: 11/25/18 $3,542.00 Thanksgiving $ 259.00
Total: $8,650.00
Thank you for your generosity.
HOLIDAY BULLETIN DEADLINES
DECEMBER 23RD ISSUE - DECEMBER 11TH DECEMBER 30TH ISSUE - DECEMBER 18TH JANUARY 6TH ISSUE - DECEMBER 26TH
The CCW
invites all parishioners to the Parish Potluck Christmas Party /
Fiesta de Navidad
Sunday, December 2nd at 3:00 PM in the Parish Hall
‘TISTHESEASONHOLIDAYOUT-REACH
The Religious Education Students and the Council of Catholic Women are team-ing up to gather donations for the Catho-lic Charities Holiday Outreach Program. From November 23 through December 17, there will be large decorated boxes in the church narthex where you can place donations of new and unwrapped items. New items needed are: toys, hats, gloves, boots, and clothing for children of all ag-es; as well as twin-size blankets and twin-size sheet sets for Hope House, a local family shelter. Gift cards are also welcome. Please put them in an envelope marked “Holiday Outreach” and place them in the collec-tion basket. Thanks for your generosity
SAVE THE DATES (St. John the Apostle)
SACRAMENT OF
RECONCILIATION
Saturday, December 15—3:00—4:45 PM Tuesday, December 18—6:00—7:00 PM Friday, December 21—8:15—9:15 AM
Saturday, December 22—3:00—4:45 PM
St. Alexander Parish Surviving Spouses (For those who have lost their husband or wife,
please join us.)
Christmas Potluck December 9, 2018—12:00 PM St. Alexander Parish Center
300 S. Cornell Avenue Villa Park
Please bring a dish to share
RSVP to Carol Nash 630-834-8052
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Is 2:1-5; Ps 122:1-9; Mt 8:5-11 Tuesday: Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Lk 10:21-24 Wednesday: Is 25:6-10a; Ps 23:1-6; Mt 15:29-37 Thursday: Is 26:1-6; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a; Mt 7:21, 24-27 Friday: Is 29:17-24; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Mt 9:27-31 Saturday: Gn 3:9-15, 20; Ps 98:1-4; Eph 1:3-6, 11-12; Lk 1:26-38 Sunday: Bar 5:1-9; Ps 126:1-6; Phil 1:4-6, 8-11; Lk 3:1-6
PLEASE DONATE TO OUR HOLIDAY MEAL / FOOD OUTREACH PROGRAM!
Please consider contributing to our annual Holiday Meal / Food Outreach Program which funds Mobile Food Pantries and Holiday meals for our parishion-ers and neighbors who are struggling to make ends meet. By partnering with Catholic Charities and Northern Illinois Food Bank, we can purchase a Holi-day feast for eight. The dinner features turkey as the centerpiece, vegetables, stuffing and gravy as the side dishes, fruit, coffee and dessert. A donation in any amount is joyfully welcomed. En-velopes will be in the pews and in the vestibule. Just place your donation envelope in the collection basket at Mass or drop it off at the parish office. Last year we provided holiday meals for over 30 families and funded a Mobile Food Pantry. As al-ways, thank you for your generosity!
THIS WEEKS EVENTS
Sunday, December 2nd RCIA—10:00 AM—Library
English Baptism Prep—12:15 PM —Library Parish Christmas Potluck—3:00 PM—Parish Hall
And Santa’s Room
Monday, December 3rd Our Lady of Guadalupe Novena—6:00 PM—Church
Cursillo Meeting—7:00 PM—Library
Tuesday, December 4th Our Lady of Guadalupe Novena—6:00 PM—Church
CCW General Meeting 7:00 PM—Parish Hall
Wednesday, December 5th Our Lady of Guadalupe Novena—6:00 PM—Church
Spanish Legion of Mary—6:15—Library English Legion of Mary—7:00 P.M.—Ministry Room
Thursday, December 6th
Our Lady of Guadalupe Novena—6:00 PM—Church Bible Study—7:30 PM—Library
Friday, December 7th
Seaton Breakfast—8:15 AM—Parish Hall Immaculate Conception Vigil Mass—6:00 PM—Church
Our Lady of Guadalupe Rosary—7:00 PM—Church No Spanish Rosary or Adoration
Saturday, December 8th
Immaculate Conception—Holy Day of Obligation Mass—8:00 AM
Birthday Party for Jesus—9:15 AM—Parish Hall Spanish Legion of Mary Retreat—12:00 PM—Library Our Lady of Guadalupe Rosary—6:30 PM—Church
Bi-Lingual Mass—7:00 PM Church
7 Hours of Confession
When was the last time you received Reconciliation?
Was it recently? In the past year? Awhile ago?
You are invited to prepare your heart and soul for Christmas. The priests of the 16 parishes of Eastern DuPage County will be available to celebrate the Sacrament of Healing of Sin.
7 Hours of Support for victims of abuse
Priests will also be available separate from hearing confessions to listen to anyone who has been the victim of abuse or has experienced pain and suffering related to the abuse that has taken place in the Catholic Church.
Saturday, December 15, from 9 am until 4 pm
There will be select times when the Sacrament will be offered in both Polish and Spanish.
All Catholics are invited to receive God’s grace
Please come to Visitation Church 779 S. York Street, Elmhurst
SECOND COLLECTION DECEMBER 8TH & 9TH
Retirement Fund for Religious
REST IN PEACE
Please remember in your prayers James Hickman
MAY HE REST IN PEACE.
La Parroquia de San Juan Apostol Legion de Maria Invita a Atender
Retiro de la Inmaculada Concepcion
8 Deciembre 2018 Sabado
9:45 AM - 3:30 PM 3:00 PM Divina Misericordia
5:00 PM—Misa—Bilingue 6:00 PM—Sexta Novena de Nuestra Se-
nora de Guadalupe. 7:00 PM Misa—Bilingue
St. John the Apostle
330 N. Westmore Villa Park
630-279-7404
Spanish Legion of Mary Your Invited
Retreat of Immaculate Conception December 8, 2018
At: St. John the Apostle 9:45 AM—3:30 PM
Bingo for Safe Beds!
Friday, December 14 1:00 – 3:00 pm
St. Joseph Church 4801 Main Street,
Downers Grove
Did you know that it costs approximately $51.00 per night to provide one safe bed for a vic m of domes c violence? For over 40 years, Family Shelter Services has been providing safe beds and other vital services to turn vic ms into survivors. They serve women and children in our area who could be our neighbors, coworkers, friends and even family. This holiday season - emulate the innkeeper who provided a safe haven for a woman and her family in need. Come play Bingo to benefit Family Shelter Services. All proceeds go to them!
Prizes to all winners! Refreshments will be served. Freewill donations at the door greatly appreciated.
For more information, call or text Linda Koscik at
630.292.2566.
Save the date
Mario & Luigi will be cooking up a
storm.
Saturday, February 2, 2019 6-10 PM.
Sponsored by:
The Servants of St. Joseph &
Knights of Columbus
Sponsor a Needy Individual or Family for
Christmas Catholic Charities is providing the opportuni-ty for you to help their clients at Christmas this year. The Gift of Christmas is an annual program that fulfills wish lists for individuals who are served by Catholic Charities. Read stories about clients and choose who you would like to help this Christmas. Or, if you prefer, you can direct your donation to an individual or family who hasn’t been cho-sen yet. Donating is simple: visit catholicchari-tiesjoliet.org and click on “donate.” Or, call 815-724-1140 to make your donation over the phone. To send a check, please note “Gift of Christmas” in the memo and send checks to:
Catholic Charities 16555 Weber Rd.
Crest Hill, IL 60403
If you have any questions, please call 815-724-1140 or email [email protected].
Thank you and God bless you!
Merry Christmas!
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Of December 1st—December 9th
Date Intention RequestedbySaturday, 1st 8:00 AM 5:00 PM 1. The Parishioners of St. Johns 1. Stanley & Emily Kolodzie (+) 2. Robert Giorgi (+) Tom & Pat Janata Judy Johnson Sunday, 2nd 9:00 AM 1. CCW 2. Mick & Nora Heneghan (+) CCW Tom & Ann Heneghan & Family
11:00 AM 1. Jim Savage (+) The Savage Family 12:30 PM 1 The Parishioners of St. Johns Monday, 3rd 7:45 AM 1. Vicente Bermejo II (+) Auntie Tuesday, 4th 7:45 AM 1. Mary Mahowald (+) Rose Yonbokern Wednesday, 5th 7:45 AM 1. Mr. & Mrs. Barbick (+) The Barbick Family Thursday, 6th 7:00 PM 1. The Parishioners of St. Johns Friday, 7th 7:45 AM 6:00 PM 1. Earnest R. Lenki 1. Rey Borromeo (+) The Lis Family The Borromeo Family Saturday, 8th 8:00 AM 5:00 PM 1. Legion of Mary-Estrella Manana 1. Luis Arellano Chua (+) 2. Robert Giorgi (+) Lilly Tung The Tan Family Fae & Liz LaPorta Sunday, 9th 9:00 AM 1. Helen & Jim King (+) 2. Michael & Mary Conroy (+) Whitkanack Family Tom & Ann Heneghan & Family 11:00 AM 12:30 PM
1. Leo D. Hauer (+) 1. The Parishioners of St. Johns The Legutki Family December 1 - 2 1st Sunday of Advent Wine Mass Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 9:00 AM Sunday 11:00 AM Sunday 12:30 PM Lector #1 Judy Paris Larry Kmet Adele Mar ns Lily Tung Lector #2 Cora Francisco Sharon Yangas Minister Tita Tan Ginger Herring Mary Madsen Maty Rosas Minister Ellen Goelz George Kohnke Ann Barger Maria Aviles Minister Dan May Micki Gorski Sue Adams Laura Munoz Minister Liz May Al Gorski Jackie Caccitolo Minister Mary Petrella Patrick Heneghan
December 8 Feast of the Immaculate Concep on Holy Day of Obliga on Mass 12/07 Friday Vigil 6:00 PM Bilingual Sat. 8:00 AM / English Lector #1 Eng Mary Madsen Lily Tung Lector #2 Span Lily Tung Minister Adele Mar ns Ginger Herring Minister Mary Madsen Larry Kmet Minister Jo Ann Cycon Patrick Heneghan
December 8 - 9 2nd Sunday of Advent Mass Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 9:00 AM Sunday 11:00 AM Sunday 12:30 PM Lector #1 Judy Paris Mary Kranz Mary Madsen Lector #2 Maria Rivera Minister Dan May George Kohnke Jo Ann Cycon Maria Aviles Minister Liz May Micki Gorski Sandy Savage Minister Ellen Goelz Al Gorski Gerre Manners
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