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ST. PAUL OF THE CROSS WELCOMES YOU THIS CHRISTMAS! St. Paul of the Cross Welcomes… Anne Olivia Staunton Daughter of Alan & Kathleen Staunton
III Stephen O’Neill & Josie Fritz
The next Music for Weddings will be held on
Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at 7:30 pm - Duffin Hall. Please call (847) 825-7605 to register.
We are pleased that you have chosen to celebrate the Eucharist with us today. If you are a visitor or newcomer, please introduce yourself. If you are interested in learning more about our parish, please visit: www.spc-church.org. At St. Paul of the Cross we are delighted to welcome newcomers to our parish. We have new parishioner registration after Mass on the first Sunday of every month in the Morello Parish Life Center. Should you have any questions, one of our parish staff will be happy to accommodate you, call 847-825-7605. Again, welcome and Merry Christmas!
Attention Eucharistic Ministers Our Ministers of Care ministry is looking for some Eucharistic Ministers who would be willing to bring Holy Communion to the Summit of Uptown Retirement Center on a regularly scheduled basis. St. Paul of the Cross has committed to bringing the Eucharist to the center on Wednesday mornings, so availability for that time would be necessary. Please contact Deacon Bob Bulger at the rectory 847-825-7605 for more information. Thank you. Kathy Bulger, Coordinator Ministers of Care Ministry
A Note from the Emergency Response Team
For more information e-mail or call Ed Eicker
[email protected] 847-825-7605
The Parish has installed new Fire Lane/No Parking signs at both ends of the Church Parking Lot. We ask Parishioners not to park in these designated areas, as it would impede the access of Emergency Vehicles. Thank you!
So many Christmas gifts are forgotten so quickly, but a planned gift to our Educational Endowment Fund will be remembered forever. For more information please contact Joan Macpherson at St. Paul of the Cross: 847-825-7605, ext. 249.
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Dear St, Paul of the Cross Parishioners, On behalf of the entire parish community, please accept my sincere wishes for a blessed Christmas and a grace-filled New Year. May the Christ Child fill you and your loved ones with His peace and joy, and may His gifts stay with you always! I will certainly remember you and your family in my Christmas Masses. One of my fellow countrymen, Rabindranath Tagore, who won the Nobel Prize for literature, wrote: “Every child comes with the message that God is not disappointed with humanity.” As we come to the Feast of Christmas we realize how true those words are because the Son of God comes to us with the definitive message of hope. St. John put it beautifully: “God so loved the world that He sent His only Son so that those who believe in Him will be given the power to become the children of God” (John 3:16). You can call it a one verse summary of the whole History of Salvation. It says it all. God has given humanity a unique gift, definitive and unrepeatable. No other gift is necessary. God has said it all in His Son. Jesus is the sacrament of God’s saving presence among us. He is the ultimate gift of God’s validation of our human family. If we can capture the spirit of this season in one word, that word will be “gift.” Of course our supercommercialized culture emphasizes giving because half of consumer spending happens over the holidays. As we try to resist the pressures of the marketplace, it is so easy to forget the heart of giving. We give to others because God gave us first. God gives without expecting anything in return. God gifts His Son to all with no exceptions. The Father makes the sun rise on the just and the unjust. God gives and gives till it hurts. God’s gift reaches its apex on Mount Calvary. And so let us give gifts to each other. Let us give gifts of love and forgiveness, of acceptance and reconciliation. In a special way, let us give the gift of time, the gift of our presence. Let us give gifts particularly to those in our family circle. Let us also give to those who have so little in life. In that spirit of generosity let us open our wallets and our hearts to lessen the burden of need smothering the backs of our brothers and sisters across the globe. Two years ago in his Christmas message Pope Francis challenged all of us to give to everyone, especially to those in extreme poverty. Let me quote his words: Where God is born, hope is born; and where hope is born, persons regain their dignity. Yet even today great numbers of men and woman are deprived of their human dignity and, like the child Jesus, suffer cold, poverty, and rejection. May our closeness today be felt by those who are most vulnerable, especially child soldiers, women who suffer violence, and the victims of human trafficking and the drug trade. Nor may our encouragement be lacking to all those fleeing extreme poverty or war, travelling all too often in inhumane conditions and not infrequently at the risk of their lives. May God repay all those, both individuals and states, who generously work to provide assistance and welcome to the numerous migrants and refugees, helping them to build a dignified future for themselves and for their dear ones, and to be integrated in the societies which receive them. And to the God who gave us His Son, let us give thanks. This Christmas please take some time to count your blessings and offer thanks and praise to our Ultimate Benefactor. Thank God for the gift of Jesus. Thank God for the gift of faith. Thank God for the gift of life. Thank God for the gift of love. Thank God for the gift of forgiveness. Thank God for the gift of Church. Thank God for the gift of our parish. Thank God for the gift of each and every person in your life. As you celebrate Christmas this year, may the prayer of Robert Louis Stevenson become our own: O God, our loving Father, help us rightly to remember the birth of Jesus, that we may share in the song of the angels, the gladness of the shepherds, and the worship of the wise men. Close the door of hate and open the door of love all over the world. Let kindness come with every good gift and good desires with every greeting. Deliver us from evil by the blessing which Christ brings, and teach us to be merry with clean hearts. May Christmas morning make us happy to be thy children, and the Christmas evening bring us to our beds with grateful thoughts, forgiving and forgiven. For Jesus' sake. Amen. I want to thank you for the kindness you show our faith community. Please do remember that St. Paul of the Cross Parish depends on your generosity. I appreciate all that you do to build up a part of God’s Kingdom that is St. Paul of the Cross. I thank God for you and pray for you. God love you! Yours warmly, Fr Britto Pastor
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Rectory Office Hours: Monday-Thurs. - 9am to 7:30pm Friday - 9:00am to 6:00pm Saturday - 8:30am to 4:30pm Sunday - 8:00am to 12:00 noon
Early Bulletin Deadline For the Bulletin of January 7th, articles are due no later than Thursday, December 28 by noon All other bulletins are due, as usual: Monday by 10:00am Thank you, Judy Kaplan
[email protected]
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This is the 4th year that Maria Council will distribute free books at all Christmas Masses. This year the book is REDISCOVER JESUS by Matthew Kelly. For more info contact: Grand Knight Jaime Gonzalez
[email protected] or 847 698 4459. Pick up your copy at any of our Christmas Masses!
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CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR MASS SCHEDULE Sunday Morning, December 24, 2017 - 4th Sunday of Advent 7:30 am Mass 9:00 am Mass (Upper Church & HFC) 10:30 am Mass (Upper Church & HFC) NO 12 Noon Mass NO 5:30PM Mass Sunday, December 24, 2017 - The Vigil of Christmas 3:00 pm - Upper Church - Fr. Matthew 3:00 pm - Holy Family Chapel - Fr. Britto 3:00 pm - PLC Gym - Fr. Peter 5:00 pm - Upper Church - Fr. Britto 5:00 pm - Holy Family Chapel - Fr. Peter 5:00 pm - PLC Gym (Children’s Pageant) - Fr. Matthew Prelude Harp: 11:00 pm - Upper Church Prelude Choir: 11:30 pm - Upper Church Midnight Mass: 12:00 am - Upper Church ONLY - Fr. Britto Monday, December 25, 2017 - The Nativity of the Lord 7:30 am - Upper Church - Fr. Peter 9:00 am - Upper Church - Fr. Matthew NO 9:00 am - Holy Family Chapel) 10:30 am - Upper Church - Fr. Britto 10:30 am - Holy Family Chapel - Fr. Marshall 12:00 pm - Upper Church - Fr. Marshall 12:00 pm - Holy Family Chapel - Fr. Britto Tuesday, December 26, 2017 There will be no 6:25am Mass and no Confessions NEW YEAR ’S MASS SCHEDULE Sunday, December 31, 2017 Regular Sunday Mass Schedule Monday, January 1, 2018 - Blessed Virgin Mary Not a Holy Day of Obligation 9:00 am – Upper Church 10:30 am – Upper Church
Christmas Donation Your Christmas and end-of-year donation is very important to St. Paul of the Cross. Please prayerfully consider your Christmas Gift. Your gift will be used to support our many ministries and programs. You may go online to complete your donation today at: www.spc-church.org.
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We come in awe to celebrate the event that changed the world… God becoming man in the form of a newborn infant. May the awe we have at His coming fill us with awe for His presence in all life.
O Come, Let us Adore Him
SAINT BENEDICT THE AFRICAN ~ GIFT CERTIFICATE GIVING TREES St. Benedict the African is very close in our thoughts and prayers during the Church year. At Christmas time, in particular, we try to reach out to our sister parish in a significant way. Sister Joanne Delehanty from St. Benedict the African (East) has asked our parish to participate in helping parishioners through gift certificates. She explains it this way: Being church is about living the challenging values the Gospel holds up constantly before us, justice & charity certainly being among them. The reality of being Church in our world isn't easy. Perhaps a concentrated focus on gifts at Christmas misses some larger issues of what separates us, what our image of our self as an inner city parish is. Gift certificates would allow us, at our discretion, to meet more needs over a broader range of time than just the Christmas holiday. It would allow people the great gift of their own purchase. People who have no cooking facilities welcome an occasional certificate to a local fast-food Restaurant. McDonald's & Kentucky Fried Chicken are nearby. Also welcome are certificates from Kmart, Target, Walgreens, Jewel & Walmart which are a source for diapers and formula as well as toys. Ford City is two busses away, and Sears is located there. Also, gas cards, such as Marathon or Mobile would be greatly appreciated. Giving Trees are located at all entrances of the upper & lower church. Please take a green envelope hanging from the branches & either: 1) purchase a certificate at one or more of the businesses listed above, or 2) enclose cash for us to purchase certificates in your name. Please deposit green envelopes in the rectory mail drop or the Offertory collection basket during December. If you have any questions, please contact Debbie Harris of St. Jude Guild, 708-738-0077,
[email protected]. Thank you for your generosity!
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ADRIENNE TIMM, DIRECTOR (847) 692-6767
[email protected]
Thanks to all who joined the Social Service Ministry "ELF TEAM"! Your generosity made sure every man, woman and child, who use our food pantry, went home Saturday with Christmas gifts to open. WELL DONE! A Very Merry Christmas to All, Adrienne Timm
Senior Singles met at the 10:30 Mass on Sunday, December 10th, and will not be attending Mass on December 24th. Senior Singles meets on the fourth Sunday of every month in the Kinane Center from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM. For information contact Loretta Fleischmann - 847-696-3061 -
[email protected] or Helen Roppel - 847-823-2998 -
[email protected].
THE SERVANTS OF ST. FRANCIS JENNIFER BROOKS, LEADER
[email protected]
See the parish website (www.spc-church.org) for more details and to reserve your spot for these events. On the home page, click the link for Volunteer Opportunities.
*SUBURBAN OUTREACH*
This Saturday! FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30TH AT 9 AM Please join the Servants of St. Francis for this always fun event for individuals and families. We are able to pack meals that will serve hungry children throughout the world. Space is limited, please sign up now if you are interested. Please contact Meg Kostyk at
[email protected] with questions. Sign up at: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4fa5a829a3f85-feed3 FEED THOSE IN NEED AT TIMOTHY’S MINISTRY - SUNDAY JANUARY 14, 2018 Food Donations accepted at St. Paul of the Cross, *Kinane Center 8:30am - 10:30am *Luncheon 11:30am - 3pm Join others from St. Paul of the Cross to feed those in need at Timothy's Ministry in Arlington Heights by either volunteering to serve at the luncheon AND/OR buying or preparing a dish to be served. Please click the link for details and registration: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0d4daea929a13-feed1 Questions? contact name to Amy Swistock at
[email protected].
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PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION CHAPEL HE INVITES US TO PARICIPATE IN OUR SALVATION Advent is over. We have been waiting and preparing for the Child Jesus, the Son of God, to join us here on earth. He has come to us in Bethlehem on this Day. He comes not only to Change the world but also to Save it. The angels sing, “Glory to God in the Highest, Peace on Earth to Men of Good Will.” The earth and mankind will never be the same. Discover the best Catholic content in one place. Movies, enlightening programs, inspiring talks, and a great selection of popular books. All just a click away! Take advantage of your FREE subscription to FORMED Here is how easy it is: 1.Go to formed.org 2.Click on Register 3.Enter our parish code: 74Y7CR 4.Create your FREE account by entering your email address
Coffee with Catholics DATES: Wednesdays PLACE: Panera's Northwest Hwy, Park Ridge
TIME: 9:30 am (following 8:30 am Mass)
PURPOSE: Friendly discussion of Catholic topics, issues, concerns. Share your faith! All are Welcome! Bring a Friend!
The Christ Child comes to save us. We had already received the Ten Commandments through Moses, wherein God the Father specified a Code of Conduct for us. The Birth of Jesus and His Message for Salvation enlightens mankind with a broad explanation of the Commandments. It demands us to participate and be more involved in our Salvation; to recognize our God as One of Love & Understanding; to love our neighbor; and to be assured of God’s readiness to help and guide us on this road. No matter what changes occur, generationally, to our world or what events happen at any time, God never changes - His Message is the same to us as it was to our ancestors throughout the centuries. This is the Christmas story. In our Eucharistic Adoration Chapel, we are invited by Jesus to participate in our Salvation. We are invited to work with the loving Jesus whose Body and Blood are exposed before us in the Monstrance. Our Salvation is the purpose of Christmas. Our participation in it is the Message of Christmas. He is in there to help us and inspire us to work with Him. His love not only surrounds us, but captures us. His Plan is before us and Eternity is in it.
OPEN HOURS Day Mon Wed
Night 1 am 1 am
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
5 pm
ONE COMMITTED ADORER HOURS
Praying With Scripture Come join Praying with Scripture as we let the Holy Spirit guide us through meditation and reflection on the Sacred Scripture. No experience necessary. All are welcome!
Thursdays at 7:30pm in the Kinane Center For more information, feel free to call Beshar at 847-858-2374.
Day
Night
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat
4 am 3 am 2 am 3 am 5 am 3 am 3 am
10 am
5 pm 12 pm 4 pm 2 pm 2 pm 12 pm 2 pm
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* 8 am
* 8 am 8 am 10 am
11 pm 6 pm
If you choose an hour which already has one Committed Adorer, this enables the Committed Adorers for that hour to have some flexibility, if they are unable to be at the Chapel for their hour.
*All starred hours have 2 committed Adorers
Can You Share One Hour With Our Lord? Please contact Bob Maszka
[email protected], or call (847) 825-1869.
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Babette’s Feast Wednesday, January 10th 9:30 am and 7:00 pm Holy Family Chapel The Respect Life Committee presents “Babette’s Feast” as the next movie in the Faith & Film Series. Based on a short story by Isak Dinesan, this award-winning film tells the story of a French woman, living among a stoic Danish community, who prepares a transformative feast. This beautiful film about the richness of life and love is a favorite of Pope Francis!
Can’t go to March for Life in Washington DC? Consider March for Life Chicago! Join fellow parishioners and thousands of others at March for Life Chicago 2018 as we come together from across Chicago, the Midwest and the U.S. to defend, protect and celebrate LIFE! When: Sunday, January 14, 2018 - 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Where: Federal Plaza, 50 W. Adams St., Chicago, IL Marching in peace through the streets of Chicago, March for Life is an annual public event composed of people from diverse ethnic, social and religious backgrounds dedicated to defending and protecting all human life. Our goal is to serve as a visual and vocal reminder that the people of Chicago and the Midwest stand for LIFE. We come together to change perceptions in a society that often ignores the sanctity of human life. We call upon religious, civic and community leaders to renew every effort to build a nation and culture dedicated to protecting life at every stage; especially the most innocent and vulnerable lives of children in the womb. St. Paul of the Cross will sponsor a bus to take parishioners to and from the march. The bus will leave from the main parking lot of St. Paul of the Cross at 1:00 pm. The cost is $10 per person and seating is limited. Please contact Mary Jo DiRe
[email protected] or Cecilia Klein
[email protected] to reserve your seat.
Reservations are on a first come basis and the deadline is Monday, January 8th.
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Calling ALL babies, toddlers and preschoolers! Please join us for the Fun,
Faith & Music
class in the Kinane Center!
You and your little ones attend this weekly, fun music class together! New songs and tried and true songs, songs for seasons, songs of praise!....And fun times!
Wednesdays from 9:30 – 10:00 am
Classes will begin January 17, 2018
Classes meet in the Kinane Center (215 Ridge Terrace) Cost: $30 per family (checks payable to St. Paul of the Cross) Questions? Contact Anna Mae Parkhill at 847.692.2758 or
[email protected]. PLEASE PRINT Parent Name: Adult Bringing Child: Email:
Best Phone Number:
Child’s Name:
Age:
Child’s Name:
Age:
Child’s Name:
Age: Mail or Drop Off: St. Paul of the Cross – 215 Ridge Terrace – Park Ridge, IL 60068 (leave in mailbox at top of steps – pulls down to open!)
215 Ridge Terrace
Bible Study by Jeff Cavins & Sarah Christmyer James: Pearls for Wise Living offers practical guidance by applying the wisdom of James to our current lives. 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. Weekly Study Sequence: Home Preparation: Read the Bible and answer the homework questions in the Study Set, which are not a test but a way to learn from within the heart of the Church. Not everyone will find every answer. Small Group Discussion: Small group discussion begins each class session. Participants share what they have learned and glean from others’ insights to get a fuller understanding of the passages they have read. Review of Responses: Responses are provided to the Study Set questions as an aid to the group’s discussion. DVD Lecture: DVD lecture presentation follows the homework & group discussion for the fullness of what can be learned. St. Paul of the Cross will be hosting this eleven-part Bible study class beginning Monday, January 8th, 7 - 9 pm or Thursday, January 11th, 9:30 - 11:30 am. Student workbooks are $30 and required. You may view the trailer, register, and pay by credit card at spc-church.org/james For more information contact Suzanne Kirkland (847) 692-3251 or
[email protected]
St. Paul of the Cross Catechesis A Faith Journey that Lasts a Lifetime 215 Ridge Terrance, Park Ridge, Illinois 60068 (847) 692-2758 www.spc-cathecesis.net
[email protected] Anna Mae Parkhill, Director of Catechesis
Please enjoy these pictures from the Catechesis Christmas Pageant! Merry Christmas from the Office for Catechesis!
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Congratulations to the SPC Academic Team on an outstanding fall tournament season! The Academic Team is a team of 8th grade students who compete against other junior high Chicagoland schools in academic competition. The students practice twice a week throughout the year and are invited to various competitions at Chicagoland high schools. They also compete in online competitions throughout the Midwest. The format of the meets are based on toss-up and bonus questions from areas of history, literature, science, sports, and pop culture. Participants benefit from exposure to a broad range of school and cultural subjects, memorization and study skills, and an improved ability to cooperate and work in teams. Some highlights of the fall season include: Notre Dame College Prep – 2nd place St. Patrick’s High School – 1st place Trinity High School – 1st place Loyola Academy – 2nd place The Academic Team has been invited to participate in Northwestern University’s tournament (March 10, 2018) and also qualified for Nationals in May! We are very proud of their efforts and look forward to their spring season. Photo with trophy: Seated: Sean G., Adriana Z, Emily W. Standing: Noel C., Daniella P., Fiona N., Bradley O., Will F., Aiden D.,
4th grade has been learning about the Native Regions of Native Peoples in North America. They have been working on projects based upon the region's peoples such as Totem Poles, Dreamcatchers, Native Blankets, etc., all culminated by a research project on a region.
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Become a Part of St. Paul of the Cross School! St. Paul of the Cross School is pleased to announce upcoming important dates, if you are considering enrolling your child in our Early Childhood program or in Grades 1-8 for the 2018-2019 school year. November 1, 2017, through February 15, 2018 – Applications are being accepted in the first round of open enrollment for the 2018-2019 school year. January 17, 2018 – Monthly tour of the school and campus, and Early Childhood Open House. 9:00-11:00 am. January 25, 2018 – Early Childhood Night of Information. 6:30-7:30 pm. Come for a visit; meet our Early Childhood teachers and experience why SPC is the Place to Be! January 28, 2018 – Catholic Schools Week Prospective Families Open House. 9:00-10:00 am. St. Paul of the Cross School always welcomes applications. Please keep in mind, however, only those applicants whose applications are complete and received by February 15, 2018, will be considered for acceptance in the first round of open enrollment. Completed applications may be turned in to the school office between 7:30am-3:30pm on days school is in session. Please visit our website at spc-school.net and click on the Discover Us and the Admissions tabs for more details. For further information, please call the school office at 847-825-6366. We look forward to hearing from you!
We invite you to the following Early Childhood Admissions Events Early Childhood Nights of Information October 12 and January 25 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Early Childhood Open House Sunday, January 28 9:00 - 10:00 am
Mission of St. Paul of the Cross School
Monthly Tours and Classroom Observations
St. Paul of the Cross Parish School is committed to reaching out through prayer, service, and education to the meeting the needs of the community. In this supportive atmosphere, students are encouraged and challenged by the partnership of parents and teachers to use their unique abilities to be lifelong, contributing Catholic Christians.
Tours 9:00 - 10:00 am. Classroom Observations 10 - 11 am October 18 • November 8 December 6 • January 17 February 7 • March 7 April 11 • May 16 • June 7
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From Our Neighbors... An Invitation from Our Lady of the Angels Mission:
RUN WITH TEAM OLA in the BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON OR Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle Mission of Our Lady of the Angels (via the Franciscans of the Eucharist) provides hope to the poor on the west side of Chicago via food pantries, afterschool programs, seniors programs, community meals, and much more. Consider running to support Mission OLA! Benefits of joining either team: -T-shirts, pre-race Mass & dinner, place to stay the night before the race, and more… -Sr. Stephanie (2:53 marathoner, NCAA D1 cross-country and track athlete) can write a training plan for you -Each team member will get a personal prayer warrior! -Please see missionola.com/marathon.html for details BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON (Oct. 7, 2018) WE HAVE A LIMITED # of GUARANTEED ENTRIES SIGN UP FAST! BANK OF AMERICA SHAMROCK SHUFFLE (March 25, 2018) Deadline to sign up: March1 (but entries may run out by then, so sign up now!) Please e-mail or call Sr. Stephanie at
[email protected] or 773-486-8431 with questions or to sign up!
Pope Francis has often called the church to “go, do not be afraid, and serve.” Are you looking for a unique way to do just that?
Join the Mercy Home for Boys & Girls' Heroes team for the sold-out Oct. 7, 2018, Bank of America Chicago Marathon and transform the life of an abused child in Chicago. Mercy Home has been a solution for kids in crisis since 1887. By joining our Heroes team, you will make it possible for us to provide a safe home, emotional healing, and academic opportunities for children who have suffered abuse, neglect, poverty, and abandonment. Running a marathon as a Hero will be life-changing for the countless children you will help, and for you as well. Hebrews 12:1 calls us to "run with endurance the race that is set before us." Is this your race? Join us as a Mercy Home Hero, where we believe "No distance is too far to save a child." Go to https://www.mercyhome.org/bank-america-chicago-marathon/ to sign up, or contact Jim Harding at
[email protected] or 312-738-9381 with any questions. Use promo code “CHURCH” for $5 off.
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NURSE’S NOTES………. Dear St. Paul Parishioners, “Nurse’s Notes” will be hiatus for several weeks. Linda Burk, our parish nurse, had shoulder surgery on December 4th. Linda will be recuperating and rehabbing at home. We all wish her a speedy recovery! In our 2017 Annual Report we have highlighted all that we do to come to the aid of our needy brothers and sisters. Our financial year follows the fiscal year and goes from July 1, 2016 June 30, 2017. We have also highlighted accomplishments and special events from the previous year. A profit and loss statement from the parish, religious education and school is included along with our end-of-year account balances. We are grateful for your stewardship of St. Paul of the Cross. If you would like additional information on any of the items in our Report, please contact the parish office 847-825-7605. To view the 2017 Annual Report online visit:spc-church.org/AR2017.
The St. Paul of the Cross Book Group will meet Monday, January 8th at 7:30 pm in the Morello Center Meeting Room to discuss Christmas Bells, a novel inspired by the classic poem of the same name by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, by Jennifer Chiaverini. All are welcome.
Sponsored by St. Paul’s Boy Scout Troop 24! The book will be ready in the Spring of 2018,but we need YOUR FAVORITE RECIPES! Please fill out the submission form located by the boxes marked “Recipes” located inside all the entrances of church. This is for SPC teachers, school staff, students, church staff and parishioners. THANK YOU! Questions?: Contact Bridget Spagnolo
[email protected].
Name of Recipe: Submitted by: Cooking Time: Ingredients:
___
Preheat oven: Directions: ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________
Serves: ___________ Special Comments:_______________________________________________________
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December 24, 2017 MASSES FOR THE WEEK
Monday, December 25 - Nativity of the Lord 7:30 UP Mass 9:00 UP Mass 10:30 UP Mass 10:30 DN Mass 12:00 UP Mass 12:00 DN Mass
Saturday, December 30 - 6th Day in Octave of the Nativity 8:00 Harold Shelfdore 2:30 WEDDING Stephen O’Neill & Josie Fritz 4:30 UP Irena Kazmierczak, William Hanhardt, Ernest Komornicki, Estelle Peplow, Patrick Heneghan 4:30 DN Blessings on William Hunt family, Blessings for Agnes Noone
Tuesday, December 26 - St. Stephen 8:30 Johnny Sieczka, Kathleen Roberson, Mary Fran Kurtz, Raymond Wetzel, Dr. John Kurkowski
Sunday, December 31 - The Holy Family 7:30 UP Raymond Tower 9:00 UP Thomas L.C. Cottrell, Dino Giovannini, Birthday Blessings for Lorraine Kieser 9:00 DN People of the Parish 10:30 UP Thomas & Rosemarie Sullivan & family, Mara & Peter Pekic 10:30 DN Edward Wieglus 12:00 UP Lina, Aldo & Walter Bragagnolo 5:30 UP Lawrence Ptasinski, Thanksgiving and Healing for David and his family
Wednesday, December 27 - St. John 6:25 Robin Arriola 8:30 Matthew Heinen, Agnes Atwood, Sean Larkin, Ralph Reel, Birthday Blessings for Mitch Adamski Thursday, December 28 – Holy Innocents 6:25 All Benefactors of the Parish 8:30 Jolanta Bialobrzewski, Ann Havlis-Hogan, Holy Souls inPurgatory, For the intentions of the Olson family
Friday, December 29 - 5th Day in Octave of the Nativity 6:25 Jeanette E. Schroeder 8:30 Frank Fiarito, Lorraine Roth, Estelle Peplow, Frank Jachim, Poor Souls in Purgatory & those dying
Our prayers go out to all who serve our country…. God bless our men and women in service. Liturgical Ministers’ Schedule for the weekend of December 30 & December 31 Day & Time
Presider
Lector
Saturday Plencner Fr. Matthew Nowak 4:30 up Saturday Fr. Britto 4:30 dn Sunday 7:30
Fr. Matthew
Sunday 9:00 up
Fr. Matthew
Sunday 9:00 dn
Fr. Britto
Deacon Andy preaching Deacon Bob preaching Deacon Andy preaching
Eucharistic Ministers Nowak, Oppedisano, Ramirez, Sebastian, Siewert, Sullivan, Toenings
Prindiville Welton
Altar Servers N Meer, B Poindexter, G Poindexter M Capitani B Fletcher
Scanlan Samuelson
Orzada, Orzada, Podlin, Scanlan Samuelson, Samuelson, Skadow
B Orzada, J Ahne, W Ahne
Swoboda Loeffler
Klaes, Kahn, Ryan, Swoboda, Tabin, Vivona, Walton
I Vivona, S Crosson, B Crosson
King Lyne
Sunday Soifer Fr. Marshall Scheller 10:30 up Sunday Fr. Britto Deacon Bob 10:30 dn preaching
Schreiber Student TBA
Sunday 12:00
Fr. Marshall
Naum Twadell
Sunday 5:30 up
Fr. Britto
Dempsey
L McManus M Romano Olyva, Zeunig, Benson, Giambrone, Jarzombek, Kohlndorfer, Limperis
J DeFend, G Soifer, J Soifer T O’Toole A Hoag
Adlaf, Adlaf, Dobrowski, Gullo, Kaufman, Keefe, Leahy
J McNabola, Caoimhe McDonagh, Ciara McDonagh J Dempsey M Wright
Praying for Our Parish Family As we pray for all those who are ill on our parish list, please remember, the name will remain on our list for 3 months. At the end of that time, if you wish your name to be put back on the list, please call our rectory office (847) 825-7605. Thank you.
Those Who Are Ill: Vincent Albachiaro, Sue Beaumont, Ken Bohnen, Marty Bukoll, Maggy & Orrie Colby, Noreen Diaz, Peggy Elliott, George, Martin & Patricia Fitzsimons, Helen Fiorczak, Ignacy Grabowski, Robert Horon, Joseph Jacobs, Sr., Rudy Kleiner, Lorraine Larson, Patricia Mattes, Helene Meyenberg, Hugh G. Murphy, Gus Nicolopoulos, Amanda Oh, Mary Otis, Luke Paoletti, June Posig, Carlo Raimondo, Jr, Rosa Maria Santos, Edmund, Joyce & Christine Sloper, Patricia Thomas, Paul Hinz, Lynette Troha, Baby Owen Walker, Marilyn Warchall, Roxanne Zdanek. Those Who Have Died: Paul LaRue (father of Mary Hogan), Dino Giovannini, Anne Hogan, Joe Welk, Frank Kubes, Anthony Raimondo, Modesta Smith, Ann Sampey.
REV. BRITTO M. BERCHMANS, Pastor
[email protected] REV. MATTHEW KOWALSKI, Associate Pastor
[email protected] REV. PETER GNOINSKI, Associate Pastor
[email protected] ALOYSIUS J. MEMMEL, ROBERT T. BULGER, ANDREW P. CAMERON, Deacons RECTORY 320 South Washington Phone Number (847) 825-7605 Fax Number (847) 825-5186 Web Address www.spc-church.org RECTORY OFFICE: BUSINESS MANAGER Joan Macpherson
[email protected] ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS Parish Office: Madeleine McCoy
[email protected] Joanne Stewart
[email protected] Michele Yarbrough, Communications & Pastor’s Administrative Assistant
[email protected] ST. PAUL SCHOOL (847) 825-6366 Nell Agnew, Principal Mary Therese Iacopelli, Assistant Principal Web Address www.spc-school.net CATECHESIS (847) 692-2758 Anna Mae Parkhill, Director
[email protected] Web Address www.spc-catechesis.net PASTORAL ASSOCIATE (847) 825-7605 Deacon Bob Bulger
[email protected] MUSIC MINISTRY (847) 825-7605 Edward J. Eicker, Director
[email protected] Andrea Bartolomeo, Assistant Director/Organist
[email protected] SOCIAL SERVICE MINISTRY (847) 692-6767 Adrienne Timm, Director
[email protected] YOUTH MINISTRY (847) 825-7605 Emilia Walasik
[email protected] PARISH NURSE (847) 692-6727 Linda Burk, R.N.,B.S. BULLETIN (847) 692-6024 Judy Kaplan
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MASSES 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM (Up & Down), 10:30 AM (Up & Down), 12:00 PM, 5:30 PM Monday - Friday: 6:25 AM, 8:30 AM Saturday: 8:00 AM, 4:30 PM (UP) 4:30 PM (Down) CONFESSIONS Monday-Friday: 8-8:15 AM (Reconciliation Room in vestibule) Saturday: 3:00 to 4:00 PM BAPTISMS 1:15 PM ceremony every Sunday of each month. Please call the rectory to register for Baptism. An instruction class for parents provided. (Baptismal Preparation Class - 4th Thursday of every month at 7:00 PM in the Morello Parish Life Center). Please call the rectory to register for the preparation class. MARRIAGES Call the Parish Office at least 6 months in advance. NEW PARISHIONER REGISTRATION First Sunday of every month in the Morello Parish Life Center from 8:30 AM to Noon. ANOINTING OF THE SICK First Saturday of each month: After the 8:00 AM Mass. COMMUNION FOR THE HOMEBOUND Call the rectory and leave a message for Kathy Bulger ROSARY Monday - Friday: Prayed after the 8:30 AM Mass. Saturday: Prayed after the 8:00 AM Mass. Sunday:
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION CHAPEL ~ 215 RIDGE TERRACE Open 24 Hours a Day *During the hours of 6 AM to 9 PM, enter through the Mother Cabrini Garden Entrance. *During the hours of 9 PM to 6 AM, enter through the Kinane Center front door. Visit us on the web: www.spc-church.org *PARISH BULLETIN DEADLINE: Monday by 10 am *PULPIT ANNOUNCEMENT DEADLINE: Tuesday by Noon in the Rectory
