Transcript ST. MARCELLINE - Saint Marcelline Catholic Church

ST. MARCELLINE
CATHOLIC CHURCH
822 S. Springinsguth Road | Schaumburg, IL 60193
P: (847) 524-4429 F: (847) 524-4597
Website: www.stmarcelline.com
PARTNERS IN
THE PROMISE
As a society, during these days
we can be in something of a
“postpartum” depression. Our celebrations of Christmas and the New
Year are over, and after today many
of us will put away the decorations
and the last visible remnants of the
celebrations of the past weeks. The
apostle Paul today uses the expression “partners in the promise.” This
is an uplifting phrase for us to reflect upon, and to think of as our
own calling in these days following
the birth of the Lord. What is this
promise? We can find it in the gifts
the magi bring: it is a promise of
being a royal priesthood (gold), a
holy nation (frankincense), a people
set apart for self-giving (myrrh).
We find more of the promise in
Isaiah—a light shines upon us! In
the psalm we know a promise of a
world of flowering justice, profound peace, the poor rescued, pity
for the lowly and the poor. This is
the promise; and one of the best
ways for us to lift ourselves out of
any possible low spirits we may be
suffering is to live out our partnership in this promise each and every
day.
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD
January 4, 2015
The Epiphany of the Lord
Today’s readings remind us not to discourage those who misunderstand the real meaning of Christ
and Christmas, but to instead use the opportunity for welcome and conversion.
The Church especially chose these readings because she sees in them symbols of the universality of
God’s people. “Lift up your eyes and look around: all are assembling and coming toward you” the prophet
says. Are we to turn away or belittle any who come to find the Lord, in whatever small way?
Saint Paul, in the second reading, reminds us that as Gentiles, we too, come from pagan roots and
were once misunderstood. Yet we, too, have been welcomed. We now share the same inheritance, are part of
the same body of Christ.
The Christmas season is not the time to turn away anybody. Rather, it is the time to be catholic, that
is, accepting of all.
THE STAR FILLED THEM WITH DELIGHT
If you’ve ever been around young children, you know their lives are daily epiphanies, when one revelation builds on the next as they grow in continuous awe of their own selves, life, and God.
For children, life itself is like the star that filled with delight the wise men who visited the infant Jesus. Some daily revelations from the mouths of babes include:
“Birds eat bugs.”
“Wind moves air.”
“Potatoes grow roots.”
“Ants are strong.”
“Snow sticks together.”
GOD IS WITH US
Today’s Gospel offers us all the reminder that God is with us. God is right before our eyes as bright
as the star that led the wise men to an out-of-the-way place called Bethlehem and to a child and his mother.
As you hear this familiar story, place yourself in the scene with childlike awe and wonder. What do
you see? What do you hear? How do you feel? A Sunday religious education teacher read the Gospel and
posed those questions to her class full of four-year-olds. They responded:
“Jesus musta been cold.”
“I bet he cried a lot like my baby brother.”
“Did he wear diapers?”
“Jesus was a poor boy.”
“The animals kept him warm.”
“Jesus was alone.”
“No, his mother and father were with him.”
“He got ’spensive presents.”
How lucky the wise men were to see God incarnate face to face. Nevertheless, we should not diminish our own unique and privileged perspective to be able to observe this scene of a baby with his mother and
know that he is indeed the One who has brought salvation to all.
We can return to today’s Gospel from the perspective of an awe-filled child, and then do the same for
the rest of your week. Look anew at all of God’s wonders and see God incarnate right before your eyes in
birds that eat bugs, in wind that moves air, in snow that sticks together, and in the children who call our attention to these events.
Mass Intentions
PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISH
Jan 5
8:30
MASS
All Souls
Jan 6
8:30
MASS
†Patricia Friske
†Theresa Zaccagnini
Jan 7
8:30
COMMUNION SERVICE
Jan 8
8:30
COMMUNION SERVICE
Jan 9
8:30
Jan 10
5:00
MASS
All Souls Jan 11
8:30
11:00
MASS
†Bob Kathe
†Patricia Doman
†Palma Bucaro
†Chris ne Lamprecht
†Timothy Lamprecht
†Lisa Campbell
†Bob Kathe
†Elizabeth Michalak
†Joseph Ullo
†Lucre a Ullo
†Wally Borla
†Kent Schnese
†Rose Co on
Cardinal George
Patricia Levin
Esther Alm
Julia Pawlak
Be y Graffy
Madelyn Moller
Lori Mueller
Irene Chmiel
Roger Tedesco
Dolores Tedesco
Joan Blanford
Mary Pauley
Sandra Lim
Mary Hayes
Gerard Marzano
Adeline Sowinski
Be y Lanctot
Mary Hays
Nicole e Zullo
Charlo e Lorkowski
Barbara Karavas
Joan Gross
Tom Burgess
Margaret Dowling
Lori Hammer
Casey Fanning
Our Military Men and Women
Doris Kusek
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Feelings are everywhere—be gentle.
—J. Masai
If you wish to have your
name added or removed
from this list, please call the
PRAY FOR THE DECEASED
Monday:
GENTLENESS
Jill Herz
Timmy Hartne
Sandy Belmonte
Joseph Kudron
Genevieve Palkoner
David Larkin, Jr.
Janet Eberhardt
Keri Colestock
Daniel Degrazia
Penny Pope
Norman Labrasca
Angela Reagan
Dolores Trendel
Dave Keefer
John Bagow
Cathy Arnold Porzel
Ruth Linkenheld
Pat Wisniewski
Sarah Miller
Tyler Senese
Juan Arias
Mary Hayes
Sunday:
1 Jn 3:22 — 4:6; Ps 2:7bc-8, 10-12a;
Mt 4:12-17, 23-25
1 Jn 4:7-10; Ps 72:1-4, 7-8;
Mk 6:34-44
1 Jn 4:11-18; Ps 72:1-2, 10, 12-13;
Mk 6:45-52
1 Jn 4:19 — 5:4; Ps 72: 1-2, 14,
15bc, 17; Lk 4:14-22a
1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20;
Lk 5:12-16
1 Jn 5:14-21; Ps 149:1-6a, 9b;
Jn 3:22-30
Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 55:1-11; Ps 29:1-4,
3, 9-10 or Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6;
Acts 10:34-38 or 1 Jn 5:1-9; Mk 1:7-11
Vocation Cross Schedule
Here is the schedule for the month of January for volunteers to pray for Vocations to become Catholic Priests
and Nuns. All parishioners are urged to sign up to receive the prayer cross at any mass you desire, by contacting Knights of Columbus member Charles Linkenheld at
847.352.6358, or email him directly at [email protected]. Pickup in Sacristy and return no
later than 4:00 pm the following week.
Karen & John Caporale
Zabiello Wojceich
Wayne & June Bessette
01/11/2015
01/18/2015
01/25/2015
GOD’S WORD TODAY
The magi from the east followed a star to the house
where they found the child Jesus with Mary his
mother. This star guided them to the Lord. On this
feast of Epiphany, when we celebrate the manifestation of Christ to the world, it might be good to ask
ourselves where we find the “stars” in our own lives
that lead us to Christ. Each of us is deeply aware of
those people and situations that draw us away from
the Lord. How aware are we of situations and people
that lead us closer to the Lord? Perhaps we can take
the opportunity today to ask the Lord to send more
“stars” into our lives—to present us with situations
and people who truly make manifest the very presence of God. As we listen to the holy scriptures today, let us ask God to give us the strength to turn
away from those, like Herod, who deceive us, and to
turn more readily to those who show us the way to
truth and goodness in the Lord.
From Saint Margaret Sunday Missal, copyright © J. S. Paluch Company
Treasures from our Traditions
Epiphany celebrates the wake up calls of
life, the showings of God’s majesty and power
in the person of Jesus. The feast alerts us to
look for signs of the Lord’s grace and action in
our lives today. In this context, the call of the
Second Vatican Council to reform the sacramental life of the Church, including our pattern
of care for the sick, is indeed a holy awakening.
Prior to the 1960s, our care for the sick had
collapsed in the popular imagination into
something everyone called “last rites.” An immensely complicated ritual, with anointing accompanied by quickly muttered Latin prayers,
was enacted for a marginally conscious person
at “death’s door.” By the time a priest was
called, the sick person might not be able to receive viaticum, or derive much personal benefit from the ritual. The healing effects of the
sacrament, investing suffering with the dignity
of a link to Christ’s cross, and the immense
assurance of forgiveness for a person reviewing the life journey, were hidden. Suddenly, an
epiphany swept through the Church, and the
way we care for the sick was utterly transformed. It took several centuries, however, for
the Church to reach that moment of renewal.
—Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem!
The Lord shines upon you and the glory of the Lord
appears over you (Isaiah 60:1-6).
Psalm — Lord, every nation on earth will adore you
(Psalm 72).
Second Reading — The Gentiles are coheirs, copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the
gospel (Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6).
Gospel — Magi from the east arrived, looking for
the newborn king of the Jews (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.
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, P D, RN, LCPC, is a Licensed
Clinical Professional Counselor, with a PhD in Clinical Psychology and cer fied as an Addic ons Counselor. She assists individuals, couples, and families
dealing with personal issues and family problems.
For persons who cannot afford a professional fee,
low cost services will be available based on the
person’s assessment of what he or she can afford,
and no one will be turned away for financial reasons. Call her directly for an appointment at
847.845.8696.
THE HOLY STAR
O Father, may that holy star
Grow every year more bright
And send its glorious beams afar
To fill the world with light.
—William Cullen Bryant
St. Vincent de Paul
Food Pantry Needs
Paper Towels
Jello
Bathroom Tissue
Baby Wipes
Liquid Dish Soap
Cookies
Kleenex
Cereal
Saltine Crackers
Tuna
Diapers - sizes, 3,4 and 5
Thank you for providing the resources that allow us to
continue to assist area residents in need during these difficult times and maintain a well-stocked food pantry.
For assistance with:
Food call 847.524.9676
Confidential parishioner assistance
call 224.545.3734
KEEP ST. MARCELLINE UPDATED!
It is important that we have your correct information.
Please let us know when you change your home address,
phone number or email address, when you add to your
family or have a death in your family. Contact the Parish
Administration Center at 847.524.4429 or email [email protected] with your changes.
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BULLETIN GUIDELINES
The Priests, Deacons, Staff and Parishioners of
St. Marcelline fully support the Chicago Archdiocesan program, “Protecting Gods Children.” At St.
Marcelline all adults over the age of 18 working
with youth, must follow the compliance guidelines
outlined on the St. Marcelline website. If you have
any questions, please call or email Howard Grossman at the Parish Administration Center.
All articles must be submitted to
[email protected] in a proofed MS Word document by Monday NOON, 11 DAYS PRIOR TO BULLETIN
DATE NOT INCLUDING WEEKENDS. If the article is received
late, it will be published in the following week’s bulletin if
information is current. Content: Articles should include name of event, date, time, location and name and phone number of contact person to be included in the article. A brief description and/or graphic may be included in article submission.
Depending on size of Bulletin, articles may be reformatted
and/or edited. Event Deadline: Articles will run 1-2 weeks
depending on date of event and space in bulletin. Articles may
be published for a longer period of time as long as a fresh article is submitted.
Holiday Articles: All articles MUST BE IN 18 DAYS PRIOR
(NOT INCLUDING WEEKENDS) for the weekend you would
like the article published. Holiday bulletin copy is always
requested by the publishing company at least a week to two
weeks ahead of time.
MASS CELEBRANTS
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“Behold a virgin shall conceive
and bear a son,
and his name shall be called Emmanuel”
(which means God with us).
Matthew 1:23
Eucharistic Adoration
Tuesdays, 9:00am to 7:15pm
In the church
All are welcome to spend time in prayer.
Come and spend a quiet, personal
holy hour of prayer
with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament
each week.
For more information, call Carrie or
Bob Alexander 847-.82.3250
Vocations to the Priesthood
For information about priesthood go to
www.ChicagoPriest.com or contact
Fr. Francis Bitterman at 312-534-8298 or
[email protected]. For information on religious life contact the Office
for Religious/CAVA, [email protected],
(312) 534-5240, and for the Permanent
Diaconate program contact Deacon
Bob Puhala at 847-837-4564 or
[email protected].
Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service
On Sunday, January 25, Queen of the Rosary School is hosting an open house to celebrate the school’s success and excellence. Following the 10:00 a.m. Mass, an open house
and reception will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the school. Join us for a variety
of events that demonstrate our faith development, academic excellence, and dedication to
community service. Come see the community we’re building to educate tomorrow’s citizens and leaders.
Queen of the Rosary School serves preschool through grade eight, with full and half day
preschool and kindergarten programs. Additionally, the school offers before and after
school care.
Open registration for the 2015-16 school year begins on Sunday, January 25.
For more information regarding the open house or questions about the school, please contact
Ms. McGinn at 847-437-3322, or visit the school website @ www.qrschool.org
690 Elk Grove Blvd.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Parish Offerings
December 21, 2014
Actual
Offertory
$18,030
Fiscal Year to Date $393,912
Surplus/Deficit Year to Date
Capital Impr.
$1,453
Budgeted
$16,500
$412,500
$18,588
In today’s gospel the magi came to
present their gifts to Jesus and to honor him. Your love as husband and
wife is a gift to one another as well as
a gift from God. Attend a Worldwide
Marriage Encounter Weekend to receive the tools needed to make the
most of this precious gift. Sign up today to attend
one of the upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends on February 13-15, 2015 or April 1719, 2015 or June 12-14, 2015, all at Elk Grove Village, IL. Early registration is highly recommended.
For reservations/information, call Jim & Kris at 630577-0778 or contact us through
http://wwme-chicagoland.org .
January 6th - Birthdays. Regular Meeting and
Bingo.
January 20th - Regular Meeting. H&R Block
presentation on changes in Affordable Care Act.
Anyone present at the meeting may bring their last
two tax returns for a free second look by H&R
Block.
February 3rd - Birthdays. Regular Meeting & Bingo.
February 17th - Meeting followed by movie courtesy of Doris Pearson and Ted Kowalik.
If any senior 55 or over is interested in joining us as our
guest, please CALL MONICA at 847.891.2074. We are
a non-denominational senior group that meets on the 1st
and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 11:45 am in Diemer
Hall. Annual membership is $15.00 per year.
TRIPS WITH DORIS TO CONTACT HER - 847.985.1048
It’s that time of year
again…….
Once again, it is that
time of year, Tax Donation Letters will be
handed out in the Lower Narthex on the
weekends of January 10/11th, January
17/18th & January 24/25th. If you do not
pick up your donation letter on either of
those weekends, I will mail them to your
home the week of January 26th.
Thanks,
Barb & Pam
PARISH CALENDAR
Sunday, January 4
 ASP Mee ng
 Handbell Choir
8:30
8:30
am
am
FR
9
Monday, January 5
 Bible Study
 Joyful Noise
 KC Planning Mee ng
7:00
7:00
7:30
pm
pm
pm
FR
9
5,7
Tuesday, January 6
 Eucharis c Adora on
 Morning Bible Study
 GA
 Seniors
 RCIA
9:00
10:00
11:00
12:00
7:00
am
am
am
pm
pm
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2
DH
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Wednesday, January 5
 OA
 Soup Kitchen
 SPRED
 Deacon Mee ng
9:30
3:15
6:30
7:00
am
pm
pm
pm
2
Offsite
2,4
12
Thursday, January 6
 Human Concerns Mtg.
 WCRHP Mee ng
7:00
7:00
pm
pm
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Friday, January 7
 AA
7:30
pm
1,3
Saturday, January 8
 Eucharist Class
 KC Family Council Din.
 Confessions
9:00
12:00
4:00
Sunday, January 9
 Confirma on 1-Retreat
 Handbell Choir
 Conf. 1-Retreat/Church
8:15
8:30
2:00
am 1,2,3,4,FR
pm
FR
pm Recon Rm
am
am
pm
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For an up to date list of all weekly calendar events
please go to www.stmarcelline.com
Priests
Rev. Harold B. Stanger
Pastor
[email protected]
Rev. Paul Sims, CR, PhD
Weekend Associate
Deacon Couples
Joe and Rey Garcia
Bible Study
M A S S
S C H E D U L E
SATURDAY VIGIL
5:00pm
Mass
SUNDAY
8:30am
Mass
The Joyful Noise Children’s Choir - First Sunday of the Month
11:00am
Mass
The Sanctuary Choir and Jubilation Ringers
Tom and Pat LaMan a
St. Vincent DePaul Society
Mike and Darla Filipucci
Ministry of Care
Paul and Diane Migala
Marriage Prepara on
Don and Roxanne Maiers
Bap sm Prepara on/RCIA
Pastoral Staff
Dr. Marc Alan Brunelle, DMA
Director of Liturgy & Music
[email protected]
Direct Line: 847.524.0260
DAILY MASS
COMMUNION SERVICE
HOLY DAYS
8:30am
Monday, Tuesday, Friday
8:30am
Wednesday, Thursday
Check the Bulletin for Mass Times
PRAYER OPPORTUNITIES
Rosary after 8:30am Weekday Mass
Respect Life Rosary - First Saturday of the Month - 8:00am
Eucharistic Adoration - Tuesday, 9:00am - 7:00pm
Benediction on 3rd Tuesday at 7:00pm
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Mary Kramer, MPS
Director of Faith & Forma on
[email protected]
Direct Line: 847.524.1140
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BAPTISM
Parents need to attend a Baptism Preparation class. Baptisms are celebrated
the 2nd and 3rd Sundays of the month. More information is contained on
our website.
Alice Ciupka
Coordinator of Elementary Ed.
[email protected]
Direct Line: 847.524.4113
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RECONCILIATION
Saturdays 4:00 to 4:30 pm in the Reconciliation Room in Church, or by appointment with a priest.
Howard Grossman
Youth Minister
Coordinator of JH/HS Educa on
[email protected]
Direct Line: 847.524.9484
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The parish celebrates the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the first
Tuesday of the month at the 8:30 am daily Mass. For other requests for
Anointing of the Sick, please call the parish office.
Barbara LaMan a
Office Manager
blaman [email protected]
Pam Kwiatkowski
Parish Accountant
[email protected]
Robin Lesiewicz
Administra ve Assistant
[email protected]
Len Kuczma
Buildings & Grounds
Keith Harvey
Weekend Maintenance
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Please call the Parish Administration Center to register at least one year in
advance.
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847.524.9676 By appointment only
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847.524.4429 ~ 847.524.4597 (Fax)
Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
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www.stmarcelline.com
CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS
St. Marcelline #512144
822 South Springinsguth Road
Schaumburg, IL 60193
TELEPHONE
847.524.4429
CONTACT PERSON
Barbara LaMantia
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