The month of January is dedicated to the Holy Name of Jesus, celebrated on January 3. The first twelve days of January fall during the liturgical season known as Christmas, which is represented by the liturgical color white a symbol of joy, purity and innocence. The remaining days of January are the beginning of Ordinary Time, which is represented by the liturgical color green. This symbol of hope is the color of the sprouting seed and arouses in the faithful the hope of reaping the eternal harvest of heaven, especially the hope of a glorious resurrection. It is used in the offices and Masses of Ordinary Time. The opening days of January may be cold and nature bleak, but the domestic church still glows warm with the peace and joy of Christmas. We dedicate the New Year to Mary on the January 1st Solemnity honoring her as Mother of God; and on January 7, the Solemnity of Epiphany, we rejoice with her, as her Son is adored by the three Wise Men. Herald John, who ushered in the Advent season, is present once again to close Christmastide on the feast of the Baptism of Our Lord, and to open the Season of Ordinary Time. He points to Jesus, the Lamb of God who unites time and eternity in the Eucharistic Sacrifice, and even January’s diminishing darkness seems to echo St. John’s prayer: “He must increase and I must decrease.” In this liturgical season the Church eagerly follows Our Lord as he gathers his apostles and announces his mission. At Cana’s wedding feast he performs his first public miracle at the request of his Mother, and his disciples saw his glory and believed in him. We, his present-day disciples pray for a like faith as we contemplate the eternal wedding feast of the Lamb and the unique role of the Blessed Mother in the plan of salvation. May we wholeheartedly obey her words of counsel: “Do whatever he tells you.” Catholic Culture St. Patrick’s Seneca Diocese of Peoria January 2020 176 W Union Street, Seneca, IL 61360 (815)-357-6239 www.senecastpatricks.com SMA Fathers Pastor : Ghislain INAI, SMA Curates : Augustin KASSA, SMA Deacon : Ron Wackerlin Parish Services Secretaries Andrea Hogan Mon/Tue 9-2:30 June Steder Wed/Thurs 9-4:00 Phone: 815-795-2240 Email: [email protected]Religious Education Jennifer Doloski (815)-357-8509 Rectory (815)357-6239 Parish Hall (815)357-8509 Cemetery Mr. Fran Kasten (815)357-8816 Mass Schedule Tues to Fri 8 am Saturday 4 pm Sunday 9 am Reconciliation Saturday 3:00 - 3:45 p.m. or by appointment. Homebound/ Sacrament of the Sick If a parishioner is homebound, please call the Parish Rectory and arrangements will be made to bring them Holy Communion. Whenever needed @ 815-357-6239. January, the Winter Season
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The month of January is dedicated to the Holy Name of Jesus, celebrated on January 3. The first twelve days of January fall during the liturgical season known as Christmas, which is represented by the liturgical color white a symbol of joy, purity and innocence. The remaining days of January are the beginning of Ordinary Time, which is represented by the liturgical color green. This symbol of hope is the color of the sprouting seed and arouses in the faithful the hope of reaping the eternal harvest of heaven, especially the hope of a glorious resurrection. It is used in the offices and Masses of Ordinary Time.
The opening days of January may be cold and nature bleak, but the domestic church still glows warm with the peace and joy of Christmas. We dedicate the New Year to Mary on the January 1st Solemnity honoring her as Mother of God; and on January 7, the Solemnity of Epiphany, we rejoice with her, as her Son is adored by the three Wise Men.
Herald John, who ushered in the Advent season, is present once again to close Christmastide on the feast of the Baptism of Our Lord, and to open the Season of Ordinary Time. He points to Jesus, the Lamb of God who unites time and eternity in the Eucharistic Sacrifice, and even January’s diminishing darkness seems to echo St. John’s prayer: “He must increase and I must decrease.”
In this liturgical season the Church eagerly follows Our Lord as he gathers his apostles and announces his mission. At Cana’s wedding feast he performs his first public miracle at the request of his Mother, and his disciples saw his glory and believed in him.
We, his present-day disciples pray for a like faith as we contemplate the eternal wedding feast of the Lamb and the unique role of the Blessed Mother in the plan of salvation. May we wholeheartedly obey her words of counsel: “Do whatever he tells you.” Catholic Culture
St. Patrick’s Seneca
Diocese of Peoria January 2020
176 W Union Street, Seneca, IL 61360
(815)-357-6239
www.senecastpatricks.com
SMA Fathers
Pastor : Ghislain INAI, SMA
Curates : Augustin KASSA, SMA
Deacon : Ron Wackerlin
Parish Services
Secretaries Andrea Hogan Mon/Tue 9-2:30 June Steder Wed/Thurs 9-4:00 Phone: 815-795-2240 Email: [email protected]
Religious Education
Jennifer Doloski (815)-357-8509
Rectory
(815)357-6239
Parish Hall (815)357-8509
Cemetery Mr. Fran Kasten (815)357-8816
Mass Schedule
Tues to Fri 8 am
Saturday 4 pm
Sunday 9 am
Reconciliation
Saturday 3:00 - 3:45 p.m. or by appointment.
Homebound/
Sacrament of the Sick
If a parishioner is homebound, please call the Parish Rectory and arrangements will be made to bring them Holy Communion. Whenever needed @ 815-357-6239.
Kovall, Donna Virgo, Kent/Margi Weber. Paula will contact all cleaning
members with the time they will be cleaning.
Cleaning Committees
For the new year we have hopes, aspirations and
goals. We even have resolutions. The past year has been
both exciting and challenging for members of our parish.
As a community, last year we made our ADA with the
contribution of all and, specially, a family that made a
donation to cover our shortfall. We are still collecting
toward this year's ADA, and the report shows we have a
shortfall of about $6,000. For Marquette Academy
Assessment, St. Patrick's, has not been able to make its
assessment for the past two or three years, but this year,
thanks to God and your support, we are doing our best
and paying our obligation towards Catholic education. I
encourage you to continue your highly appreciated
support to Marquette.
Having identified challenges, the Finance Committee
gave a talk to motivate parishioners, and we can all see in
the weekly bulletin that (most weekends) we are reaching
our goal to help cover parish costs. In addition, many
individuals anonymously help buy material without
turning bills in to be reimbursed; men and women give
their time to clean the church and its grounds for free!
This drastically reduces parish expenses. Some of our
parishioners have employers who will match charitable
contributions, and this brings in a nice amount yearly. If
you work in a company that offers such an opportunity,
please opt in for St. Patrick's. It helps! Our church has also
embraced online giving that we expect to grow steadily.
Please do not hesitate to enroll.
Last year St. Patrick's began the project Tending to our
Heritage. Its aim was to restore our beautiful church
building. The rectory’s roof was totally changed along
with part of the church’s roof. We are working on the
southwestern wall to straighten it, as it was leaning to
one side. Many have donated cash, time and talents to
equip the sacristy and restrooms in church and parish
center. I am grateful to you all.
Last year, Donald E. Muffler, Dorothy L. Buck, Henry
Nellett, Katelynn E. Ortiz, Gerald M. Stropili, Mario F.
Tolomei and Julie L. Bales (daughter of Gaile Nellett),
were born into heaven. Our community recorded one
marriage last year between Jacqueline Bilot and Robert
Runnels II. Additionally, we had 13 confirmations, 11 first
communions, and nine infant baptisms.
Looking back, I am positive and would like to say the
starting year will bring us graces and God’s blessing as we
continue placing our trust in God our savior. Happy New
Year.
Fr. G
Dear St. Patrick’s Parishioner,
Anne Kehoe Bob Heath Burton & Mary & John Hess Clarence & Helen Kinzler Dale Norton Deceased Members of the Dominic Gallo Family Deceased Members of the Mitchell Family Deceased Members of the Tom Josefik Family Everett & Darleen Walter Frank & Catherine Raibley Gene & RoseMary Lamb John Spicer Julie Bales Loretta Lambert
Flower money donated in memory of our loved ones this past
Christmas Season
Greetings from the Seneca Chapter of the Delta Theta Tau Sorority! We are a local philanthropic organization that raises money for local
community organizations and individuals, including several scholarships to Seneca High School students. We are hoping you will help us again this year by supporting this gift box fundraiser. $25.00
per box – please check the back of church for order forms with MUCH MORE INFORMATION Thank you very much.
We are in need of a Head Chair for our March Cleaning Committee, please contact Nadine @ 815-252-0034 or Pat @ 815-357-8545 if interested. Thank you.
Madeline Raibley Margaret Homerding Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Barla Mr. & Mrs. Peter Callahan Ned Ray Norton Ray & Dot Eich Richard & Maria Gasser Richard & Maria Virgo Jr. Richard Anderson Stephen Homerding The Barla Family The Hallett Family The Hirsch Family The Oswald Family The Rivett Family The Thorsen Family Todd & Danny Feldkamp
We have listed below some highlights of our town’s and
neighboring town’s Calendar of Events:
Jan 6th - Grade School/High School resume classes
Jan 8th - Packs for Pals @ 6:30pm @ Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
Jan 15th - Packs for Pals @ 6:30pm @ Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
Jan 20th - NO School, Martin Luther King Jr Day
Jan 22nd - Packs for Pals @ 6:30pm @ Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
Jan 26th - Pancake Breakfast @ Brookfield Township Hall
Jan 29th - Packs for Pals @ 6:30pm @ Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
January is St. Patrick’s month to pack the Packs on Wednesdays @ 6:30pm at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. Please mark your calendar for a Wednesday or two! Confirmation students can earn an hour of service to the Community for volunteering
With the heating season, we ask that everyone be aware of closing the doors throughout the church to save on fuel
costs. We ask that as you enter or leave to make sure the doors are closed and not left open to allow cold air to come into the church. Also note that one of the double doors at the bell tower entrance has been marked to remain closed.
The Seneca Food Pantry would like to thank our CCD students and their families for the generous response to our Thanksgiving food drive. Over 20 “meal in a bag” donations were made to help those in our community.
Brookfield Indians & Highland Ag are hosting their local 4-H Annual Pancake Breakfast, held at the Brookfield Township Hall. The breakfast runs from 7am-12pm. $4.00 for kids 6 and under and $6.00 for 7 and up They will also have a Bake sale and raffle!
Updated CCD Schedule All class grades 1-12 will meet on Sunday from 10:00am to
11:15am according to the schedule below: Grades 1 - 4 Grades 5 – 12
January 5 January 12 January 9 January 26 February 2 February 9
February 16 February 23 March 1 March 8
March 15 March 29 April 5 April 19
April 26 Pre-K meets every Sunday that CCD classes are in session during 9:00am Mass. March 15 – Sacrament of Reconciliation – 2nd Grade @ 10:15am March 22 – NO CCD Spring Break April 12 – NO CCD Easter Sunday April 19 – Last Day of CCD – Grades 5-12 April 26 – Last Day of CCD – Grades 1-4 May 3 – First Communion – 2nd Grade – 10:15am Mass May 10 – Confirmation Mass – 11:30am – St. Michael’s Streator
It’s that time of year again, the dreaded tax season. For those of you that are wishing to receive a copy of your 2019 Statement from St. Patrick’s Church please locate a form in the back of church, or on the church’s website. All requests can be dropped in the weekly collection basket or emailed to [email protected]. Please be sure to indicate on your form how you would like to receive your copy – left @ the back of church, emailed (print legibly) or mailed (please include a stamped addressed envelope).
Request for Statements
Formation Committee Presents:
Real Presence, Part 4 after the 9 am Mass on January 19th, presented by Mike and Laura Bilot. Matrimony will be presented after the 9am Mass on February 16th by Deacon Ron Wackerlin.
Wed Jan 1st – Henry Nellett By: Richard & Donna Virgo Thurs Jan 2nd – Richard Virgo By: Gail Heath Fri Jan 3rd – Larry O’Brien By: Jim Claggett Sat Jan 4th – Linda Barschdorf By: Sue Johnson Sun Jan 5th – Theresa Pagoria By: Brian & Annette Olson Tues Jan 7th – Deceased Members of Thomas B Josefik Family
By: Thomas Josefik Wed Jan 8th – Henry Nellett By: Ken & Cathy Erickson Thurs Jan 9th – Henry Nellett By: Fri Jan 10th – Lou & Jean Naretto By: Kathleen Wallin Sat Jan 11th – Jean Naretto By: Viv & Rudy Maierhofer Sun Jan 12th – Jeffrey Haiduke By: Haiduke Family Tues Jan 14th – Ron Elens By: Tom Raibley Wed Jan 15th – Henry Nellett By: Ken & Cathy Erickson Thurs Jan 16th – Al & Flo Shelby By: Fri Jan 17th – Henry Nellett By: Jim Claggett Sat Jan 18th – John Fencel
By: Devine Family Sun Jan 19th – John Fencel By: Devine Family Tues Jan 21st – Theresa Pagoria By: Paula Freepartner Wed Jan 22nd – Deceased Members of Domenic Gallo Family
By: Thomas Josefik Thurs Jan 23rd – Dick Kasten By: Tom Raibley Fri Jan 24th – Dorothy Buck By: Jim Claggett Sat Jan 25th – Henry Nellett By: Lorraine Horsley Sun Jan 26th – Madeline Raibley By: Tom Raibley Tues Jan 28th – Jeffrey Haiduke By: Haiduke Family Wed Jan 29th – Donna Fagan By:
Thurs Jan 30th – Adele Sweeny By: Gail Heath Fri Jan 31st – Mary Reeves By: Jim Claggett
As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord. Joshua 24: 15
Sponsor of the month:
Richard & Sharon Sheedy
Cost for printing this bulletin is $75/month. Any monetary donation will greatly be appreciated.
