DECEMBER 24, 2017 | FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT

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A Message from our PastorA Message from our Pastor

Dear Parishioners, One of my annual reads, to which I am very faithful, is the above poem by John Betjeman entitled Christmas. One of its appealing aspects is the warm, colorful descriptions of those familiar objects and places that we associate with Christmas, e.g., silver bells, holly branches, a wood burning stove on a cold winter’s night, busy shoppers searching for the perfect gift (even if it isn’t so), sleepless but happy children, Christmas carolers, a decorated church complete with stained glass. All these images have the power to evoke precious memories of Christmas pasts that have made lasting imprints on our religious imaginations. The beauty of this remembering is that in the process of recalling these memories, we bring them to life and make them present to us now. While we live in the present, we always employ the past to interpret it. This fact is realized most especially in the Liturgical Prayer of the Church, for when we gather as God’s people to celebrate the great events of salvation history, we transcend the barriers of time -- barriers that do not constrain God. And so the commingling of the past with the present forges a future for us, and in this way the timeless Mysteries, integral to our faith, continue to shape us as citizens destined for the Kingdom of God. This Kingdom, however, is not only a future reality, but is already present in our midst. The Kingdom of God has begun. This is what our annual feast of Christmas calls us to celebrate – that divine life of God (Grace) that permeates every nook and cranny of our world. This is what is meant when we describe the Christian religion as “incarnational.” The Latin word carne means flesh. To speak of incarnation is to express our belief that when the Word of God became flesh in Jesus, all creation was taken up into the Divine Life. Our world has become a Tabernacle of the Universe in which God is enshrined and revealed. If this is true, the distinctions that we fabricate between the “sacred” and the “secular” are imaginary. The ongoing challenge for us is to discover and re-discover the divine life that is incarnated in the world and that lurks among people, places and things, even where we might never suspect to look.

The bells of waiting Advent ring, The Tortoise stove is lit again And lamp-oil light across the night Has caught the streaks of winter rain In many a stained-glass window sheen From Crimson Lake to Hookers Green. The holly in the windy hedge And round the Manor House the yew Will soon be stripped to deck the ledge, The altar, font and arch and pew, So that the villagers can say 'The church looks nice' on Christmas Day. Provincial Public Houses blaze, Corporation tramcars clang, On lighted tenements I gaze, Where paper decorations hang, And bunting in the red Town Hall Says 'Merry Christmas to you all'. And London shops on Christmas Eve Are strung with silver bells and flowers As hurrying clerks the City leave To pigeon-haunted classic towers, And marbled clouds go scudding by The many-steepled London sky.

And girls in slacks remember Dad, And oafish louts remember Mum, And sleepless children's hearts are glad. And Christmas-morning bells say 'Come!' Even to shining ones who dwell Safe in the Dorchester Hotel. And is it true, This most tremendous tale of all, Seen in a stained-glass window's hue, A Baby in an ox's stall ? The Maker of the stars and sea Become a Child on earth for me ? And is it true ? For if it is, No loving fingers tying strings Around those tissued fripperies, The sweet and silly Christmas things, Bath salts and inexpensive scent And hideous tie so kindly meant, No love that in a family dwells, No carolling in frosty air, Nor all the steeple-shaking bells Can with this single Truth compare - That God was man in Palestine And lives today in Bread and Wine.

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So, is it true, this most tremendous tale of all? asks John Betjeman. Is it true that God was man in Palestine and lives today in Bread and Wine? At some point in our lives, each of us must make a conscious choice to believe or not believe this tremendous tale. My only question is, why would anyone choose not to believe it? On behalf of our Parish Staff at St. Joan of Arc Church, I extend joyful greetings to all of you and ask that we pray for one another in this most holy time of Christmas. A Theological Clarification It is important to make a theological clarification regarding the last line of Betjeman’s poem; That God was man in Palestine and lives today in Bread and Wine. While the poet clearly writes using incarnational language asserting that Jesus, who was once visible as a historical person in Palestine, is now present to his Church through the Sacrament of the Eucharist. We should note a subtle distinction, however. Catholic theology asserts that in the Eucharistic Mystery, the bread and wine cease to exist except for their appearances. Rather, they are transformed into the Body and Blood of Christ. Therefore, it is technically inaccurate to state that God lives today IN bread and wine. Instead, God transforms the bread and wine into the Body and Blood of his Son. God takes these natural elements from the earth and raises them to a higher order by consecrating them into the Divine Presence. This theological clarification, however, in no way diminishes the beauty and meaning of the poem.

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Walk For Jesus Shoe Donation Drive St. Joan of Arc School is hosting a shoe drive in partnership with World Wear Project. From now through February 2nd, please bring your new or gently-worn, CLEAN shoes, boots, or sandals to the collection box in the Junior High lobby. Please tie shoelaces together or place rubber band around each pair.

Illinois State Tax Credit Scholarship Donor Information

To make a donation and receive a 75% tax credit, ALL donors must register with mytax.illinois.gov. After the registration process, which can take up to 10 busi-ness days, donors will be ready to reserve their tax credit when applications open on January 2. Once their credit has been reserved, they have 60 days to make their donation and help students get the educa-tion they deserve. Dec. 1 – Dec. 20: All donors must register with mytax.illinois.gov. January 2: Donors can reserve tax credits at revenue.state.il.us.

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The Lord is Near Today, as we celebrate the Fourth Sunday of Advent, we know that Christmas is near. We light four candles of the Advent wreath, noticing how time has passed since we lit only one candle – barely three weeks ago. We wait

in joyful anticipation for the celebration of Christmas, for Christ to come – once again – into our hearts and minds. Our music today still reminds us to be watchful and ready, for the Lord is near. Our sending forth song this weekend is ‘People, Look East’. This song con-tains the phrase ‘the time is near’. It reminds us that the Lord is coming, He is already ‘on the way’, and we should prepare to receive Him. Have a blessed week! Jim Susic

Notes from Music & LiturgyNotes from Music & Liturgy

CHRISTMAS DAY, MONDAY, DEC. 25: Monday, Dec. 25: 7:30 am, 9:30 am, & 11:30 am MASSES FOR THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY, AND JOSEPH Saturday, Dec. 30: 4:00 pm Sunday, Dec. 31: 7:30 am, 9:30 am, 11:30 am & 6:00 pm MASSES FOR MARY, MOTHER OF GOD (Not a day of Obligation this year) Monday, Jan. 1: 8:15 am (No 6:30 am Mass)

CHRISTMAS SEASON SCHEDULE

The Proclamation of the Birth of Christ

The Solemn Liturgy of Christmas (celebrated at our 10pm Mass) includes ‘The Proclamation of the Birth of Christ’. What exactly is this chant that is sung to begin the Christmas Season? “The Roman Martyrology for Christmas Day contains a formal announcement of the birth of Christ in the style of a proclamation. It begins with creation and relates the birth of the Lord to the major events and personages of sacred and secular history. The particular events con-tained in the proclamation help to situate the birth of Jesus in the context of salvation history.” (from 2018 Sourcebook for Sundays and Seasons, printed by Liturgy Training Publications). We sing this chant to remind us of God’s saving plan, and how He has always saved His people throughout history. Through the story told in this chant, we can see the plan of God emerging through all ages. We also see how the birth of Christ fits into the sacred and secular events of that particular period in time.

Music for Christmas Eve/Christmas Day December 24 and 25, 2017 Christmas Eve 3:00pm Mass (GYM) – Elementary Choir and Teen Music Ministry, with bass/drums/guitar (Prelude Music starts at 2:45pm) 3:00pm Mass (CHURCH) – Organist and Cantor 10:00pm Mass (CHURCH) – Parish Choir with piano/organ, flute, violin, viola, cello, and trumpet (Prelude Music starts at 9:30pm) Christmas Day 7:30am Mass – Organist and Cantor 9:30am Mass – Organist and Cantor 11:30am Mass - Parish Choir with piano/organ, flute, vio-lin, viola, cello, and trumpet (Prelude Music starts at 11:15am) Music Next Weekend December 30 and 31, 2017 Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, & Joseph 9:30am Mass – Schola All other Masses have music led by an organist and a can-tor.

Mass IntentionsMass Intentions

Monday, December 25—The Nativity of the Lord 7:30 AM For St. Joan of Arc Parishioners 9:30 AM Intention of Celebrant 11:30 AM Intention of Celebrant Tuesday, December 26—St. Stephen

8:15 AM †Michael DiSanto (Req. Weisel Family) Wednesday, December 27—St. John the Apostle 6:30 AM †Bill & Helen Dahlin (Req. Kent & April Schielke) 8:15 AM †Daniel Roback (Req. Henry & Sue Ferraro)

Thursday, December 28—The Holy Innocents 6:30 AM †James O’Connor (Req. Mr. & Mrs. Jay Walsh & Family) 8:15 AM †John English (Req. Nora English) Friday, December 29—Fifth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord; St. Thomas Becket 6:30 AM †Leonard Petitjean (Req. Kerner Family) 8:15 AM †James Madon (Req. Joann Madon) Saturday, December 30—Sixth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord 8:15 AM †David Kodosky (Req. Thomas Kodosky)

Mass for the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph 4:00 PM †Robert A. Sulak, Sr. (Req. Sulak Family) Sunday, December 31—The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph 7:30 AM For St. Joan of Arc Parishioners 9:30 AM †William Kowaleski (Req. Carol Kowaleski) 11:30 AM †Rita M. Pripusich-Carlson (Req. Pripusich Family) 6:00 PM †Will Maguigad (Req. Elaine Mitchener)

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This Week at SJAThis Week at SJA

Monday, December 25 Masses at 7:30 am, 9:30 am & 11:30 am Parish Office Closed Tuesday, December 26 Parish Office Closed Wednesday, December 27 Parish Office Closed 9:00 am—Faith Sharing (Rm. 23) 7:30 pm—Rosary (Chapel) Thursday, December 28 Parish Office Closed Friday, December 29 Parish Office Closed Saturday, December 30 7:00 am—Brothers in Christ (Rm. 22/24)

We sincerely thank everyone for their generosity!

We Share our GiftsWe Share our Gifts

Offertory – December 17, 2017 Week Budget: $29,457 Week Actual: $24,996 Week Surplus/(Deficit): ($4,461) Week Last Year: $23,798 YTD Budget: $622,957 YTD Actual: $568,326 Budget Surplus/(Deficit): ($54,631)

Tweets from Pope Francis– December

Faith becomes tangible when it finds its expression in love and, especially, in the service of our brothers and sisters in difficulty.

Please Take Note: There will be no 6:30am Mass on Tuesday,

December 26th. The Parish Office will be closed through Monday,

January 1st. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at 8:30am.

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We thank all those who donated Altar Flowers to our parish this Christmas in memory of their loved ones.

Given By: In Memory Of:

Anonymous Bruno & Marie Niedziela; Clara DiVita; Sharon Walton; Susan Gromer

Anonymous Kazimiera Malina

Anonymous Helen M. Flynn & John F. Flynn

Lois Bedore Jack Bedore & Christopher Bedore

Eugene & Mary Ann Bies Father Michael Bies

Stephen & Irene Bucher Anthony & Irene Bucher; Diane Sewcyck

Michael & Lynn Budd Bill & Patsy Budd

Carolyn Carroll Deceased Members of the Stern & Carroll Families

Elaine Classen Matt & Ann Classen; Ed & Elizabeth Glanz

Louise Collins Don Collins

John & Michaelene Conrad Ben DePhillips; Brian DePhillips; Frank & Dorothy Rockaitis; Patricia Glaubke; John & Barbara Conrad

Gladys Cook John A. Cook, Sr.

Elaine Corbine & Barbara Corbine Joseph W. Corbine

F. Graham Crawford Helen & Graham Crawford, Sr.

Maureen Cunningham Hugh & Patricia Cunningham

Carolyn DeCesari Emily Cwiok

Maria De Lara Ramon Vazquez

Diane Devaney Eugene Devaney

Eileen Dioguardi David Dioguardi & Tony Dioguardi

Amy, Anthony & Vincent DiSanto Michael DiSanto

Mildred Ditore Alphonse Ditore

Pat Dobkowski Cuono Panico

David H. Dobrowski Lenora M. Dobrowski; Casey Dobrowski; Rose Dobrowski; Joe Cimera; Elenora Cimera

Patricia Docker Leo & Virginia Docker

John Dolansky Helen Dolansky

Bill & Lori Dougherty Dougherty & Rose Families

Catherine Dunaway Leonard Trankina; Catherine Barth; Judy Burke

Michael & Victoria English English and Baima Families

Joseph & Eileen Fedinec Ladislav & Magdalena Fedinec; John J. & Rose Petrasek; John & Rose Zigmond

Glen & Carol Filip Robert & Sylvia Camp

Mary Fischer Bill Fischer & Bob Fischer

Josephine Fowler Greg Scheck

John & Nancy Frere Bernie & Mimi Collins; John & Mary Jane Frere

Daniel Gaffney & Elaine Nepereny Diane Gaffney & Robert Nepereny

Gaynor Family Robert Gaynor

Sandy Gerten James A. Riedy

Tim Gerten Howard & Joan Gerten

Phil & Cathy Gorski Norma Gau & Maria Razzano

Patricia Guess Toby Guess; Arthur & Ginger Wiskar; Anton & Pearl Guess; Charles & Barbara Hamann

Don & Maureen Gushurst Don Collins

Leo & Belinda Gustas Stella Johnson; Anne Gustas; Sylvia Vachout

Michael & Judy Hennessy Deceased Members of the Hennessy & Friel Families

Ed & Carol Hlavac Elmer & Marie Davison; Edwin & Angeline Hlavac

Ann Hobel Joseph Hobel; Florence & Anthony Balon

Estelle Hobel Pauline Grabos & Catherine Hobel

David Houda Richard J. Houda, Sr.

John & Janet Jachna Alba & John Jachna; Margaret & E. William Mikkila; Albert Hermanson

Chuck & Brenda Jaegle Ronald & Domenica; Paul & Myrtle Jaegle

Michael & Annie Jagielski Geraldine "Jerry" Schulz; Jerry Johannes; Peg Andreou; Shirley Reichold; Patricia Yearling

Barrett & Paula Johnson Alice & John Radakovitz

Don & Camille Johnson Andrew Petriska; Helen Petriska; Herbert Johnson; Elinor Johnson

Joseph & Marie Karban Deceased Members of the Karban & Pekny Families

Tom & Lori Kmet Alfred Vorreyer; Danny Boshears; Joseph Kmet; Joseph Jacaway; Joseph Rudman

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Tom & Lora Kmieciak Thomas J. Kmieciak

Paul and Gail Knigge Helen Knigge & Joseph Walker

James & Eileen Knockemus III Knowles & Knockemus Families

Terry Kreger John T. Lamers; Lorna M. Lamers; Mark D. Lamers

Ray & Margaret Kridle Joseph Kridle

Robert & Mary Frances Lagro Louis & Dorothy Arado

Judy Lauten Thomas J. Krebes

Ken & Carol Leszczynski Don Collins

Rosemary Leto Mario Leto

Genevieve Ludwin Mrs. & Mrs. A. Wydrzynski & Robert Ludwin

Valerie Marek Alan Marek

Jim & Mary Lynn McCoy Brent Midlock and the McCoy, Setina & Musich Families

Marlene & Therese McMahon Karen Gentz

Sally M. Mical Chester Mical

Victoria Michalik Stanley Michalik

Robert & Mary Beth Miller Deceased Members of the Miller & Willkomm Families

Andreina Monahan James Monahan; Lillian Novitsky; Marie Streske; Anna Costanzo

Richard Moskal Edward & Stella Moskal; Frank & Ann Sokolowski

Bill & Susanne Murray Deceased Members of the Potvin & Murray Families

Joyce Mlyniec Thomas Mlyniec & Denise Mlyniec Simpson

Bill & Colleen Munch Helen & Lawrence Munch

Robert & Sharon Nelson Deceased Members of the Sawa & Nelson Families

John & Mary Pat Ostrander Pat Hoehle; Rose Ostrander; Joe Ostrander

Carol A. O'Toole James "J.D." O'Toole

Raul & Gertrude Palomo Oscar Palomo & Mary Castillo

Janet Para James & Rita Sheehan; Jack & Jean Sheehan; Roberta & Phil Collins; Thomas Sheehan; Rita & Don Trusk

Rita Petruck George W. Petruck, Sr. & Margaret LeCompte

Piehl Family Jim, Bette & Jim Thornton

Paul & Mary Ann Poparad Deceased Members of the Konopasek; Poparad & Dahlke Families

Gandolfo & Salvatore Richiusa Vincenza Richiusa

Sandra Rippeth David W. Rippeth

Nicole Rose & Family Mark Rose Sr.; Giovanni & Josephine Natale; Howard & Rita Rose

Michael & Marilyn Rybinski Norbert Scherner

Tina Saban John F. Saban

Gina Santori George Bakiares & Richard Santori

Gary & Karen Schaefer Eileen & Ray Schaefer; Rita & Jack Vargo

Sharon Scott Gerald A. Scott; Martin & Blanche Hatch

Joe & Michelle Shannon Margaret Mary Shannon

Michael & Margie Siefert Martin J. & Ruth Quinn; Jerome & Rosemary Siefert; Tony Olejnik; Jeff Jobgen; Rudy Sanchez

Joseph Sinkovits & Theresia Sinkovits Josef Sinkovits; The Sinkovits & Philipp Families

Laddie & Janet Srail Laddie & Josephine Srail

Thomas & Helen Stanton Maddon Stanton Walter; Margaret & Dan Hogan; Mary Kate & Joe Stanton

Ken Steben Clarence & Jane Steben; Edna & Michael Klaeren

Debbie Stevenson Richard Stevenson; Josephine Santo; Dora Boccia; Dola Stevenson; Joseph Santo

John & Diane Stutte Rose Dvorak

Ted & Diana Suchy Deceased Members of the Suchy & Webster Families

Edward Sullivan Jacqueline Sullivan

Jim Susic Adrienne Susic

Shirley Szachnit Edward & Julia Szachnit

Evelyn Todd Wayne Todd

Pat & Maureen Tumidalsky Deceased Members of the Riordan & Tumidalsky Families

Valente Family Julio & Maria Rodriguez; Andres & Enrica Valente

Thomas & Virginia Waterstraat Remedios Wongkee & Joseph Chan

Robert Wawrzon Lillian T. Wawrzon; Joseph C. Wawrzon; Joyce Adam; Martin Adam

John & Kathy Weber Don Collins; Elizabeth Ann Weber

Given By: In Memory Of:

The next SJA book club meeting will held from 1:30-3:00 pm in the Parish Center on Tuesday, January 16th. We will discuss Salvation Is From the Jews by Roy H. Schoeman.

On Tuesday, February 20th, we will discuss The Reason by William Sirls. For more details, contact Michael Lewandowski at 630-353-4531 or mlewandowski@sjalisle.org.

Attention New SJA Parishioners!

If you have joined the St. Joan of Arc Community in the past few years, please

join us for a Welcoming Dinner!

Friday, February 9, 2017 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Room 22, Parish Center

Meet parish leaders and representatives from various ministries.

Ask questions about the parish or

school. No need to bring anything other than

yourself! Please RSVP by February 2 to Drew Olejnik at sjawelcome@gmail.com or 312-953-1379.

Upcoming EventsUpcoming Events

Christmas Lights Recycling The weekend of January 6/7, the Earth Matters Environmental Ministry will be recycling old Christmas lights. There will be a box located in the Link to drop off your lights to be recycled with the Village of Lisle. Accepted lights include mini-lights (or Italian lights), C7 lights, C9 lights, rope lights, LED lights and extension cords, all free of charge. Garland and wreaths will not be accepted. Thank you! For more information, contact Vicente Fernandez at 630-353-4549 or vfernandez@sjalisle.org.

Tom & Barb Wenzel John Zajakala & Herbert Wenzel

Theodore Wickord Marie, Ted & Richard Wickord

Dolores Yankielun Edward A. Yankielun

Frank & Marie Zellner Joseph, Marie, & Emil Kricka & Frank Sr., Violet, & Ronald Zellner

Given By: In Memory Of:

Given By: In Honor Of:

Anonymous The Holy Family & The Most Holy Trinity

Anonymous Louis Batchos; Fred Andrise; Pat Andrise

Elaine Corbine & Barbara Corbine Karen Straub

Additional Donors:

Anonymous (1)

Alfredo & Leila Lazo

Michael & Christine Leoni

Joseph & Patricia Moran

Dennis & Bernadette Oblak

Rybak Family

Additional Intentions:

Anonymous Thaddeus & Eileen Mulka; Rita Muszynski

Robert & Patricia Putzbach Living & Deceased Members of the Fitzgerald & Putzbach Families

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Upcoming EventsUpcoming Events

Epiphany Lessons and Carols We will have a celebration of Epiphany Lessons and Carols as part of this Christmas Season. Mark your calendars for the evening of Friday, January 5, 2018, for this special celebration. Following Epiphany Les-sons and Carols, a wine and cheese tasting/reception will take place in the narthex and the link. The service of Lessons and Carols will start at 6:30pm on Friday, January 5, 2018.

Coping Strategies for Dementia: A Three-Part Series

St Joan of Arc, conjunction with the Lisle Park Dis-trict and Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace, is hosting a three- part series on dementia. Individuals, loved ones and caregivers dealing with dementia are in-vited to this series. Continuing education credits for healthcare professionals will also be available. The topics to be covered are: January 10, 2018: Understanding Alzheimer’s: A Closer Look at Dementia January 24, 2018: Behaviors of Alzheimer’s: Creating a Safe Environment February 7, 2018: Effective Communication Strategies for Someone with Alzheimer’s The presentations will take place at 6 pm in the Par-ish Center, Room 22. There is no fee for this course. Light dinner will be served. Space is limited. Registration is required by calling 630-969-0992 or visiting www.lisleparkdistrict.org.

Ministers Schedule for Next WeekendMinisters Schedule for Next Weekend

Mass Lectors Extraordinary Ministers

Greeters Ushers Altar Servers Resource Center

4:00pm A. Stillo, L. Carpino

B. Munch, C. Dugan, K. Ebey, C. Gassett, J. Gassett, P. Guess, P. Moran, J. Noonan, D. Noonan, D. Rubel, R. Schuster, M. Taylor

M. LaRose, L. Nilles, T. Taylor, N. Valente

J. Hantsch, J. Beaumont, T. Cappetta, T. Kmet, C. LaRose

S. Casey, D. Kohlmeyer, S. O'Connor

L. Tertell

7:30am D. Lanser L. Passarella

M. Mankowski, S. Cassa, B. Coleman, D. Glaser, S. Glaser, M. Nappi, P. Nappi, Je. Saul, M. Sauriol, P. Sendlak

G. McNellis, B. Neu, Ja. Saul, L. Saul

J. Wagner, R. Brzostek, R. Ceurvorst, E. Czupryna, W. McCarthy, P. Schriner

C. Austgen, J. Austgen, J. Funk

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9:30am D. Shayatovich, A. DiSanto

D. Hayes, J. Alexenko, P. Gorski, S. Giovanatto, C. Johnson, M. Johnson, A. Johnson, H. Madsen, P. Sarb, L. Sarb, M. Sobolewski, D. Stolte D. Zurbriggen

J. Alore, K. Ekins, S. Ekins, M. Tashjian

J. Fedinec, S. Christ, T. Gerten, M. Johnson, L. Johnson, J. Schau

J. Czaplewski, L. Johnson, Z. Montgomery, S. Ostrowski

C. & C. Marler

11:30am M. Hantsch, B. Gustas

R. Moskal, C. Buenz, S. Daniels, P. Esposito, M. Grygleski, L. Howard, R. Leto, D. McKechnie, K. Meehan, L. Payne, M. Signorelli

M. Kerner, A. Kukulski, M. McCoy, D. Schreiber

L. Gustas, A. Kabelis, T. Kukulski, L. Loucaides, D. O'Connor

A. Dass, B. Grimaldo, A. Pecak

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6:00pm E. Edwards, K. Long

P. Zurek, D. Butler, S. Butler, P. Hart, W. Rolph, J. Soto, K. Soto, E. Soto, S. Spangler

K. Daniels, M. Panagos

M. Zurek, A. Hart, K. McCarthy, S. Zurek, E. Zurek. B. Zurek

J. Butler, J. Gabel, M. Lindquist

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Seasons of Hope Bereavement Support Group Seasons of Hope is a unique, Christ-centered Catholic support group for the bereaved. The time and dates for our next Season are 6:30-8:30 pm in the Parish Center on: January 16, 30, Feb. 27, March 13, 27, & April 10. Please RSVP to Sandy Razka at 630-353-4533 or srazka@sjalisle.org.

Mass Schedule Monday-Friday: 6:30 AM and 8:15 AM Saturday: 8:15 AM and 4:00 PM Sunday: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 AM and 6:00 PM Holy Day: 6:30 AM, 8:15 AM, 12 noon, and 7:00 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM and 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM Rosary: The Rosary is prayed prior to 8:15 AM Mass Monday-Saturday. A complete scriptural Rosary is prayed on Wednesdays at 7:00 PM in the Adoration Chapel in the Parish Center. This also includes prayers of thanksgiving, praise, petition, and blessing over the Prayer Blankets and their recipients. Adoration Chapel: Perpetual Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is observed in the Parish Center Adoration Chapel. The chapel is open to the public from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily, and at all other times for those with security cards. Those interested in becoming regular adorers should contact the Chapel Coordinator, Lynne Passarella, at 630-353-4511. Prayers for Life: Prayers for greater respect for human life are offered in the Children’s Chapel on the first Friday of each month follow-ing the 8:15 AM Mass. The Rosary is also prayed for this this intention in the Children’s Chapel on the first Saturday of each month following the 8:15 AM Mass. Alcoholics Anonymous: Meets each Sunday at 8:00 PM in the Parish Activity Room (PAR). Please use the North Entrance, door #4. St. Monica Prayer Group: On the first Monday of each month at 7:00 PM in the church, prayers are offered for the conversion and re-turn to the Catholic faith of loved ones. Knights of Columbus: Practicing Catholic men, at least 18 years of age, are invited to contact Mike Czech, Membership Director, at 630-638-1805, regarding membership in the Knights of Columbus St. Joan of Arc Council #15168. Brothers in Christ: This group for men, 21 and over, meets each Saturday from 7:00 to 8:00 AM and includes Morning Prayer, small group discussion, and reflection on the Sunday readings. For more information, contact Bill Munch at 630-852-2469. Sacrament of Confirmation: Reception of a Sacrament requires adequate knowledge and preparation. Eighth Grade Confirmation preparation must be immediately preceded by three consecutive years of regular attendance in religious instruction. Baptisms: Parents are asked to call the Parish Office to make arrangements for Baptism. Please be advised that each godparent is re-quired to submit a sponsor eligibility form prior to the parents receiving a date for their child's baptism. Every three years, parents are required to attend a meeting on the Sacrament of Baptism, held on the First Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM in the Parish Center. Please call the Parish Office to register. Baptisms take place at 1:00 PM on the first and third Sunday of each month. On the fourth Sun-day of each month, baptisms are celebrated within the context of the 11:30 AM Mass. Becoming Catholic: We welcome any adult interested in becoming a Catholic to contact Dr. Joanne Kuttner at 630-353-4516 for infor-mation regarding the parish Catechumenate process. Catholics Returning Home: If you would like help coming back to your Catholic Faith, please call Michael Lewandowski at 630-353-4531. Marriages: Couples are asked to call the Parish Office before setting a date for the wedding or making other commitments. Registration and participation in the parish, by at least one party, for three months is required before a wedding date will be given. The diocese re-quires a minimum preparation time of six months between the first conference and the wedding. Sick Calls: Call the Parish Office anytime. Please let us know if anyone in your family is ill so that the priests might visit them. Funerals: Please make the arrangements with the church before any publication in the newspaper. Given the number of liturgical activi-ties on Saturdays, it is preferable to schedule funerals on weekdays if possible. However, no one will be refused a Saturday funeral unless there is a previously scheduled event or unless funerals are not permitted to be celebrated on that particular Saturday. Parish Membership: Registration forms can be obtained at the Parish Office or at the Resource Center located in the church lobby.

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Pastor Rev. Gabriel Baltes, O.S.B. 630-353-4532 gbaltes@sjalisle.org

Parochial Vicar Rev. Kenneth Zigmond, O.S.B. 630-353-4524 kzigmond@sjalisle.org

Principal Michael Sweeney sweeney@sjalisle.org

Assistant Principal Michelle Picchione picchione@sjalisle.org

Parish Staff DirectoryParish Staff Directory The direct office numbers of staff are listed below. Please do not call them with the 963 exchange.

Peace & Social Justice Coordinator Vicente Fernandez 630-353-4549 vfernandez@sjalisle.org

Pastoral Associate Michael Lewandowski 630-353-4531 mlewandowski@sjalisle.org

Buildings & Grounds Supervisor Ken Bray 630-963-4500

Maintenance/ Set-Up Mario Hernandez 630-963-4500

Receptionist/ Secretary Lynne Passarella 630-353-4511 lpassarella@sjalisle.org

Parish Secretary/ Bulletin Editor Mary Beth Kerner 630-353-4514 mkerner@sjalisle.org

St. Vincent de Paul Society (Voicemail Line) 630-353-4522

St. Joan of Arc School 4913 Columbia Ave.

Lisle, IL 60532 https://school.sjalisle.org

School Office: 630-969-1732 School Fax: 630-353-4590

Parish Nurse Sandra Razka, RN 630-353-4533 srazka@sjalisle.org

Elementary Religious Formation Director Dolly Pointner 630-353-4550 dpointner@sjalisle.org

Office of Faith Formation Secretary Megan Ross 630-353-4528 mross@sjalisle.org

High School Faith Formation Alex Gervacio 630-353-4569 agervacio@sjalisle.org

RCIA Coordinator Joanne Kuttner, D.Min. 630-353-4516 jkuttner@sjalisle.org

Liturgy Coordinator Margaret Barouski 630-353-4517 mbarouski@sjalisle.org

Sacristan Rosanna Smith 630-963-4500

Director of Music/ Parish Webmaster Jim Susic 630-353-4529 jsusic@sjalisle.org

Permanent Deacon Deacon Denis Stucko 630-353-4549 dstucko@sjalisle.org

Parish Librarian Sue Ekins 630-353-4513 sekins@sjalisle.org

Finance Assistant Laura Payne 630-353-4547 lpayne@sjalisle.org

Special Events Coordinator Kimberly Clements 630-353-4566 kclements@sjalisle.org

Permanent Deacon Deacon Gregory Razka 630-963-4500 x4607 grazka@sjalisle.org

Director of Finance and Administration Susan Fronek 630-353-4523 Fax: 630-353-4519 sfronek@sjalisle.org