Fourth Sunday of Advent

December 21, 2014 They shall name him Emmanuel, which means “God is with us.”

— Matthew 1:23

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21: No CCD Classes 7:00-9:00pm Posadas (Marian Hall) MONDAY, DECEMBER 22: School Christmas Break until January 5 8:30am-10 Confessions (Church) 6:00pm Choir (Church) 7:00pm English Bap. Prep. Class (Rectory) 7:00pm Spanish Bap. Prep. Class (Church) 7:00-9:00pm Posadas (Marian Hall) TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23: 7:00-9:00pm Posadas (Marian Hall) WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24: Christmas Eve 5:00pm Family Mass 10:00pm Mass THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25 Christmas Day Rectory Office Closed 9:00am Mass 11:00am Mass 12:30pm Spanish Mass FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26 6:00pm Brownies & Jr. Scouts Meeting (Upper Grade Hall) SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27 1:00pm Spanish Baptisms (Church) 6:00pm-7 Confessions (Church) SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28 CCD-No Classes 9:00am-11:30 Women’s Club Mass (Church) & Breakfast (Marian Hall) 2:00pm Hispanic Social (Marian Hall) 2:30pm English Baptisms (Church)

Advent . . . The Journey with Mary! Fourth Sunday: The Announcement of the birth of Jesus, Joseph and Mary made. “Learning from Mary and accept Christ who is the Light of the World”. The firm intention to accept Jesus in our hearts, our families and our communities. We light the fourth purple candle of the Ad-vent Wreath. Is there something in my life I am resisting? How can Mary’s example help me become more accepting of God’s plan? What can I do this last week of Advent to prepare my-self for the mystery of Christmas? What habits or attitudes have I developed this Advent that I would like to take with me for the rest of the year? PARISH INFORMATION

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: The first Friday of each month from 12:00 Noon to 7pm. Exposition at 12 Noon: Adoration until 7pm: Benediction at 7:00pm BAPTISMS: All Parents must register at the rectory for the Bap-tism and preparation class ahead of time. English Baptisms: Are on the 1st & 4th Sunday of each month at 2:30 pm.. The Baptismal preparation class is required for parents and godparents and is held on the 4th Monday of the month at 7:00pm in the rectory meeting room. (holidays excluded) Spanish Baptisms: Are on the 2nd & 4th Saturday of each month at 1:00 pm. The Baptismal preparation class is required for parents and godparents and is held on the Monday before Baptisms at 7:00pm in the rectory meeting room. (holidays excluded) WEDDINGS: Arrangements should be made at the rectory with a parish priest or deacon at least four months before the wedding. Normally weddings are for parishioners, but special situations will be considered. We recommend a Wedding Mass for practicing Catholics. We recommend a Wedding Ceremony for non-practicing Catholics or mixed religion couples. Both are valid marriages. A priest is necessary for a Wedding Mass. QUINCEANERA: To have a Quinceanera Mass, a candidate must have been Confirmed & received First Holy Communion. Others will have the Prayer Service & Blessing. A deacon can preside at a Prayer Service & Blessing. All Quinceaneras must be baptized as Catholic Christians. Arrangements must be made at the rectory with a priest or deacon at least two months before. FUNERALS: Arrangements can usually be made with the rectory office by the funeral director. We have the Book of Funeral Read-ings at the rectory for families who wish to look them over. A priest or deacon will usually attend the wake. SICK CALLS: If someone needs to be Anointed, please call the rectory when they are seriously ill. Don’t wait too long! If someone homebound wishes Holy Communion, please call the rectory. It will usually be brought by a Minister of Care. NEW PARISHIONERS: Welcome to Sacred Heart Parish! Please register in the rectory office to be counted! CHANGE OF ADDRESS: If you leave the parish or move to a new address, please notify the rectory as soon as possible PARISH FOOD PANTRY: Open Saturday’s 10am-11:30am. Patrons need to call the rectory by Thursday to reserve food

Sacred Heart Parish 819 N. 16th Avenue, Melrose Park, IL 60160

E-Mail: parish@shsparish.org www.shsparish.org www.facebook.com/sacredheartmelrosepark

Adminstrator: Rev. Francisco Ortega Pastor Emeritus: Rev. Erwin J. Friedl Retired: Rev. Herbert Meyr Resident: Rev. Benedict Ezeoke Permanent Deacons: Mr. Mike Barnish, Mr. Ray Behrendt, Mr. Norberto Ojeda, Mr. Eduardo Rodriguez

RECTORY: 819 N. 16th Avenue, Phone (708)344-0757 Fax (708) 344-5906 RECTORY OFFICE HOURS: Tues, Thur & Fri 9:00am-5:00pm, Mon & Wed 9:00am-7:30pm

PARISH STAFF: JOSEPH AUGELLI , Parish Business Manager RANDY CERQUA, Director of Music MIKE CRUZ, Director of Buildings & Grounds ARNOLDO MARTINEZ, Director of Religious Education SCHOOL: 815 N. 16th Avenue, Phone (708)681-0240 Fax (708)681-0454, Website: shsmelrosepark.com SCHOOL STAFF: MRS. BARBARA CICONTE Principal MRS. CHERYL MILITELLO: Secretary MRS. JUANITA GUERRA CONVENT: 1503 Rice Street Franciscan Sister’s Phone (708)344-6940 Franciscan Resource Center Phone (708)567-5083 Dominican Literacy Center Phone (708)338-0659

D ear friends in Sacred Heart:

We are at the end of Advent; I hope you have had time for reflection and dialogue with God during this time. Christmas is the proper time to nourish our faith contemplating the Son of God who came into our flesh.

At the end of Advent there are some symbols we can use to meditate and be focused on to celebrate our Holy Days. Have you placed in your home a “Nativity set”? This is great for your family to be together and united to pray before or after our journey. Remember that praying helps us address our thoughts and feelings to God, receiving from Him peace in our hearts and making ourselves more patient with one another and be better self-controlled people. So if you have placed your Nativity set in your home, do not use it just as a simple decora-tion for your furniture, use it as a symbol of unity and blessings for your family. Maybe you are set and ready with all your Christmas gifts, maybe you are in a hurry trying to find the best deal for this season in the stores or online, just remember the best gift of Christmas is FREE! We need to spend our time and our efforts to receive Jesus’ birth into our hearts! The best things in life you cannot buy in a store. Patience, care, prudence, tenderness, compassion, friendship, and understanding - to mention just a few. These are presents for our family that we just earn through keeping Jesus Christ in our hearts, and put-ting in practice every day. Jesus is life! Jesus is Christmas! I want to thank all of you for your help and your generosity for our parish, for all of you who took a tag from our Christmas tree and bought what was written on it. Thank you for keeping in your heart the beautiful spirit of Christmas in our community. On behalf of all the staff members working in Sacred Heart Parish, from Fr. Meyr, Fr. Benedict and my-self, we wish you a beautiful time with your family and friends, peace and harmony among your families; may the new born child Jesus light up your heart with His presence. Merry Christmas to all of you!

Peace to all Fr. Francisco Ortega

CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE 2014

ADVENT CONFESSIONS in English & Spanish Mondays and Thursdays 8:30 to 10:00 AM

Saturdays 4:00 to 4:45 PM and 6:00 to 7:00 PM

CHRISTMAS LITURGIES:

CHRISTMAS EVE December 24, Wednesday Mass 5:00 PM Christmas Carols 9:30 PM

Mass 10:00 PM

CHRISTMAS DAY December 25, Thursday Mass 9:00 AM Mass 11:00 AM Spanish Mass 12:30 PM

NEW YEAR’S DAY 2015 SOLEMNITY OF MARY December 31, 2014 Wednesday Mass 5:00PM January 1, 2015 Thursday Mass 10:00 AM and Spanish Mass 12:30PM

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CHRISTMAS FLOWER MEMORIALS 2014

IN MEMORY OF________________________________________________________________________FROM____________ Janet Ciconte Ciconte Family Juanita Ramirez Gonzalez Gonzalez Family Walter & Rita Henneman Nancy Marella & Family Janice Frascatore Nancy Marella & Family Alfrida Pellicori,Elmina,Henry,Albert Zanoni Nancy Marella & Family Julian & Al Ramirez Parents Erin Marie Morgan Abuelos Victor Amidei Family Victor Amidei Grandchildren Stell & Bill Palow Lois & Ray Behrendt Fred & Carla Mosco Lois & Ray Behrendt Medard & Elizabeth Behrendt Lois & Ray Behrendt Jean Crovedi Earl Crovedi Eleanor & Harry Jurek Linda & Jerry DalCerro Carpinio Family Carpino Family Dolores & Chuck Abruzzini Abruzzini Family Joseph Contraveos Contraveos Family Wanda Bougadis Glab Family Rev. Cosmo, Leo & Ida Militello Anna Marie Militello Mr. & Mrs. John Militello & Family Anna Marie Militello John L. Mari Jr. John & Leslie Mari Vece-White Family Betty & Bob White Terry Barcal Bill Barcal Paul Rossi Mike & Karen Rossi Family Lt. Adam Kass Mike & Karen Rossi Family Gail Farmer Mike & Karen Rossi Family Jennifer Edwards Mike & Karen Rossi Family Joe Montino Francine, Benita & Joanne Angie Montino Francine, Benita & Joanne Ed Shuma Joanne & Family Deceased Members of Theodore Family Joanne Shuma Deceased Members of Shuma Family Joanne Shuma Catherine Meloy Jerry Mraz, Son Alex Serpico Family Deceased Members of Dominic Marella Fam Grace Marella Mr. & Mrs. Edward Felton Irene Felton Yvonne Hutchinson Henry Family Ken Taylor Henry Family Vince Smarto Love You Dad, Matt & Chris Vince Dalsandro Miss You Brother, Lucille & Adele Jennie & Vince Dalsandro Family Sam & Carmela Iovino Terry Kim Manual & Josephine Kim Terry Kim Stanislava Gritenas Rakauskas Family Ann Michelle Toplak Niece & Nephews Mr. & Mrs. John Toplak Frank & Carol David Wojcik Ann Marie & Alexis Wojcik Jezuit & Giancarlo Family Giancarlo Family Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Falbo Family The Tomazin Family Wm & Nancy Tomazin John Rubright Jr. Wife Johnny Rubright III Sister Lorraine & Gail Minick Diane Arnold Chesna Donna Chesna William Pratt Chesna Donna Chesna Rose & Marty Smarto Love You, Your Grandchildren

Thank you to all whose generosity have made possible the flowers & décor surrounding our Christmas liturgy. It makes our celebration of Christmas very ‘special’ & meaningful. May the Christ Child’s Gifts of Light, Peace, Joy & Love be upon you, your family & friends through-out the year. Merry Christmas! (More names will be listed in next weeks bulletin)

IN MEMORY OF________________________________________________________________________FROM_____________ Edith & Carmen Guerrieri Love You, Lucille & Adele Harvey Papendorf Love You Dad, Jen, Gia & Paul Martin & Helen O’Brien Daniel & Corinne James Herbert & Helen James Daniel & Corinne James Vincent Lucca Family Family Joseph & Angela Lucca Family Joseph & Angela Valvo Family Fr. Charlie Valvo Family Fr. Cosmo Militello Family Deceased Members of Lucca Family Family Deceased Members of Valvo Family Family Ron Zaprzal Family John Cardaropoli Wife-Phil Mugnola Family Phil Barnish Family Members Mike Barnish Family Daviduke Family Members Mike Barnish Family Vince Palisi Sue,Cindy,Val Marianne Massaro Anthony Massaro Frank Angiulo Wife Rose Angiulo Frank & Josephine Angiulo Daughter Rose Angiulo Catherine Carpino E. Nardella Theresa Nardella E. Nardella Gwendolyn Powell Mr. & Mrs. James Cernauske Edward Cernauske Mr. & Mrs. James Cernauske Vito Zito Mr. & Mrs. James Cernauske Angelina Zito Mr. & Mrs. James Cernauske Ralph & Rosa Esposito Esposito Family Tom & Lola Calandra Esposito Family Paul & Lucy Marchetti Esposito Family Sierra Family Mr. & Mrs. Salvador Sierra Chavez Family Mr. & Mrs. Salvador Sierra Dominic Russo Russo Family Frank & Josephine Pantano Russo Family Joe & Antonitta Russo Russo Family George Owen Jr. Jo Owen Ed & Evelyn Donzal Ed & Donna Donzal John & Stella Nowakowski Ed & Donna Donzal John Sutherland Ed & Donna Donzal Ray Brooks Ed & Donna Donzal Arthur Tomas The Zupinski Family Mary L. Johnson Zupinski & Dorwart Families M/M Frank Zupinski The Zupinski Family M/M Harold Denhard The Zupinski Family Manfredi, Carbon & Olivo Families M/M Richard J. Carbon The Deceased Members of the Rinaldi Family The Rinaldi Family Vece-White Family Betty and Bob White George Leoni George Leoni Family Reno Lucchesi Daughter Ann Lucchesi Daughter Donald and Virginia Contursi Anthony and Benita Contursi Mr. and Mrs. Oakes Anthony and Benita Contursi Diana and Alec Kubica Maria Napolitano Joe Napolitano and Michael & Chris Houdek Maria Napolitano John and Therese Iacano The Iacano Family

Q ueridos hermanos y hermanas en Cristo: Estamos al minal del Adviento, deseo que hayan tenido tiempo de reflexionar con

Dios durante este tiempo. Navidad es un tiempo propicio para alimentar nuestra fe contemplando al Hijo de Dios que encarnado. Al final del Adviento existen símbolos que podemos usar para meditar y enfocarnos para meditar nuestros días Santos.

¿Has puesto en tu casa un nacimiento? Es excelente para podernos reunir en familia todos juntos y rezar antes o después de nuestro día de trabajo. Recuerda que rezar nos ayuda a dirigir nuestros pensamientos hacia Dios. Recibiendo de El paz en nuestros corazones haciéndonos más pacientes con los demás y tener mejor control de nosotros mismos, por lo tanto si has colocado tu “nacimiento” en casa, que no sea solo una simple decoración más para tus muebles, úsalo como signo de unidad y bendición para tu familia. Talvez ya tengas listos tus regalos de Navidad, o quizás estar corriendo tratando de encontrar las mejores ofertas en las tiendas o en el Internet, solo recuerda que el mejor regalo de Navidad es GRATIS! Necesitamos gastar nuestro tiempo y esfuerzo para hacer que Jesús nazca en nuestros corazones! Las mejores cosas en la vida no las puedes comprar en la tienda. La paciencia, el cuidado, la prudencia, la ternura, la compasión, la amistad, la comprensión por mencionar solo algunos son regalos para nuestra familia que debemos de ganar-nos manteniendo a Jesucristo en nuestros corazones y poniéndolos en práctica cada día, Jesús es vida! Jesús es Navidad! Quiero agradecer a todos ustedes por ayudar con su generosidad a nuestra parroquia, a todos ustedes quie-nes tomaron una tarjeta de nuestro árbol de regalos y regresaron el objeto escrito en la tarjeta. Gracias por mantener en su corazón el hermoso espíritu de la Navidad en nuestra comunidad. De parte de todo el equipo que trabaja en la Parroquia del Sagrado Corazón, de parte de los padres Meyr, Benedict y de mi parte, les deseamos un hermoso tiempo con su familia y amigos, paz y harmonía en medio de sus familias, que el niño Jesús que ha nacido ilumine sus corazones con su presencia. Feliz Navidad a todos! Paz y bien Fr. Francisco Ortega

INFORMACION PARROQUIAL ADORACION EUCARISTICA: El primer Viernes de cada mes de 12-7pm. Exposición a las 12pm; Adoración y Bendición a las 7pm. BAUTISMOS: Bautismos en Ingles: 1ro. & 4to. Domingo de cada mes a las 2:30 p.m. PLÁTICA PRE-BAUTISMAL: requerida para padres y padrinos será el 4to. Lunes del mes a las 7:00pm. En la rectoría. (Excepto días festivos) Padres y Padrinos deben registrarse por adelan-tado en la rectoría para el bautismo y las platicas pre-bautismales. Bautismos en Español: 2do. y 4to. Sábado de cada mes a la 1:00 p.m. PLATICA PRE-BAUTISMAL: requerida para padres y padrinos es el 1ro. y 3er. Lunes del mes a las 7:00 pm. En la rectoría. (Excepto días festivos) Padres y Padrinos deben registrarse por adelantado en la rectoría para el bautismo y las platicas pre-bautismales. MATRIMONIOS: Arreglos para la boda deben hacerse en la rectoría con un sacerdote o diácono por lo menos cuatro meses con anticipa-ción. Normalmente se hacen matrimonios para feligreses aunque se pueden considerar situaciones especiales. Les recomendamos un matrimonio con Misa a católicos practicantes. Recomendamos el rito matrimonial para católicos no practicantes o parejas mixtas de otras religiones. Las dos formas son matrimonios validos. El sacerdote es necesario para el matrimonio con misa. QUINCEANERA: Para tener una Misa, la candidata DEBE de haber sido confirmada & haber recibido la 1ra Comunión. Las demás, solo tendrán un servicio de oración & Bendición. Todas las quinceañeras deben ser bautizadas católicas cristianas. Arreglos deben hacerse en la rectoría con un sacerdote o diácono, mínimo con dos meses de anticipación. FUNERALES: Arreglos pueden hacerse con la oficina parroquial a través del director de la funeraria. Tenemos un libro con las lecturas para funerales para las familias que quieran mirarlas. Un sacerdote o diácono presidirá el funeral. LLAMADAS POR ENFERMEDAD: Si alguien necesita ser Ungido, favor de llamarnos a la rectoría cuando la persona esté enferma de seriedad. ¡No esperes hasta que sea demasiado tarde! Si alguien en nuestra área desea que se le lleve la Santa Comunión, llámenos a la rectoría, un ministro de enfermos será el encargado. NUEVOS FELIGRESES: ¡Bienvenidos al Sagrado Corazón! favor de inscribirse en la oficina en la rectoría para que podamos realmente contar con usted y viceversa. CANBIO DE DIRECCION: Si dejas nuestra parroquia o te mueves a otra dirección, notifícanos tan pronto como puedas a la rectoría. ALAZENA DE COMIDA PARROQUIAL: Se abre el sábado de 10-11:30am. Si necesita comida llámenos a la rectoría no después del jue-ves para prepararte tu comida de antemano. * Los miembros de las organizaciones parroquiales están enlistados en la página # 2.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21 4th Sunday of Advent SAT 5:00pm +Peter Giancarlo by Giancarlo Family +Walter & Rita Henneman & Janice Frascatore by Nancy Marella & Family 7:30 -Mass for the People 9:00 +Helen Ratini by Mr. Joe Montino & Fran +Rachel Demato by Virginia Cordes 11:00 +Charles Abruzzini by Abruzzini Family +Mary Tracy by Agnes Malela 12:30pm(Spanish) -Eric Villasenor-For Healing by Friends MONDAY, DECEMBER 22 8:00 +John L. Mari Jr. by Joe & Anna Marie Militello +Johann Wally by Family TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23 8:00 -Birthday Blessings for Maria Abrignani by Mom +Alec Kubica by Nanna WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24 8:00 +Anna DeVivo by Mr. & Mrs. V. Consalvo +Wanda Bougadis by Family 5:00pm +Vincent Lucca by Family +Peter Pitassi & Giovanni Ruotolo by Family 10:00pm+Deceased Members of Cerqua & Culotta Families by Randy Cerqua +Louis Panico Jr. by Wife Madelene THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25 Christmas 9:00 +Fr. Cosmo Militello, Leo & Ida Militello & Mr. & Mrs. John Militello by Joe & Anna Marie Miltello +Reno & Ann Lucchesi by Family +Vincent Scanio & Joseph & Mary Reich by Agatha & Family 11:00+Dominic Russo, Frank & Josephine Pantano & Frank Angiulo by Family +Anthony Ciangi Sr. by Family +Jack Militello by Family 12:30pm(Spanish) FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26 St. Stephen 8:00 +Anne M. Caprini by Family SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27 St. John 8:00 +Eugene Family by Family 5:00 +Terry Barcal by Family +Fred Mosco by Ray & Lois Behrendt +Raymond Brooks by Family SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28 HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH 7:30 +Joseph Militello by Sacred Heart Women’s Club 9:00 +Vito Zito by Cernauske Family +Helen Ratini by Mr. Joe Montino & Fran 11:00 +Ona Kazakeviciene-6Year Anniversary by Agnes Malela 12:30pm(Spanish) -Misa para el Pueblo

CELEBRANT/LITURGICAL MINISTER SCHEDULE for Saturday/Sunday, December 27/28,2014 5:00 pm 7:30 am 9:00 am 11:00 am 12:30 pm

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AND ALL OF OUR HOMEBOUND PARISHIONERS. Heavenly Father, Look upon our brothers and sisters who are ill. In the Midst of illness and pain, may they be united with Christ, who heals both body and soul; may they know the consolation prom-ised to those who suffer and be fully restored to health. We ask

this in the name of Jesus the Lord. If you or one of your loved ones wish to be included on or taken off the sick list each month, please call the Rectory at 344-0757.

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