St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church

WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE:

ENGLISH CHURCH SATURDAY 4:00 PM, 5:30 PM SUNDAY 7:30 AM, 10:30 AM HALL SUNDAY 9:00 AM, NOON SPANISH CHURCH 8:45 AM POLISH HALL 10:30 AM CHURCH NOON FIRST FRIDAY 7:30 PM

WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE:

Mon., Tues., Thurs., and Fri. 7:30 AM Wednesday 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM Saturday 8:00 AM

RECONCILIATION: Wednesday 5:45-6:45 PM w/Adoration Saturday 3:00—3:50 PM

ROSARY: 3:30 PM in Church prior to 4:00 PM Mass Tuesday at 7:00 PM in the St. Francis Room

ADORATION/BENEDICTION: First Friday 8:00 AM—2:00 PM CONFESSION (Polish) First Friday 6:30 PM—7:30 PM

St. Andrew the Apostle Parish 530 Glen Avenue Romeoville, IL 60446 Office: 815-886-4165 X301 Fax: 815-886-6119 office@andrewcc.org Hours: M-Th 8:30 AM-4:30 PM Fri 8:30 AM-1:00 PM

School 505 Kingston Romeoville, IL 60446 815-886-5953 Faith Formation 505 Kingston Romeoville, IL 60446 815-886-5962 www.office@andrewcc.org

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Monday, December 2 8:00 AM Penguin Patch Room 102 6:00 PM Boy Scouts Room 204 6:30 PM Harvest Saturday Room 110 7:00 PM Charismatic Evangelization Parish Office 7:00 PM Legion of Mary Conf. Rm. A 7:00 PM Our Lady of Guadalupe Church Tuesday, December 3 8:00 AM Penguin Patch Room 102 6:30 PM Our Lady of Guadalupe Church 7:00 PM RCIA Parish Office 7:00 PM Charismatic Choir Room 104 7:00 PM Curcillo Ultreya Room 204 7:00 PM Rosary St. Francis Wednesday, December 4 8:00 AM Penguin Patch Room 102 10:00 AM Food Pantry Church Grnds 5:00 PM Lewis Univ. Rdg. Program Rooms 110, 111, 112, 113 6:30 PM PTO Conf. Rm. A 7:00 PM Hispanic Choir Room 113 7:00 PM Charismatic Group Church 7:30 PM AA Room 204 Thursday, December 5 8:00 AM Penguin Patch Room 102 6:30 PM Our Lady of Guadalupe Church 7:00 PM Adult Choir Rehearsal Room 113 Friday, December 6 (First Friday) 8:00 AM Adoration Church 8:00 AM Penguin Patch Room 102 6:30 PM School of the Cross Room 111 6:30 PM Polish Confession Church 7:30 PM First Friday Polish Mass Church 9:00 PM Our Lady of Guadalupe Church Saturday, December 7 3:30 PM Rosary Church 5:00 PM Knights of Columbus Parish Hall 5:00 PM Legion of Mary Church 6:30 PM Our Lady of Guadalupe Church Sunday, December 8 8:00 AM Hispanic Choir Practice Hall 8:30 AM Legion of Mary Church 6:30 PM Our Lady of Guadalupe Church

Saturday, November 30 8:00 AM +Eufemia Ortiz Bachler req. Anaya Family 4:00 PM +Marianne Babinski req. Lucille Ptak 5:30 PM +Joseph Sowa req. Family Sunday, December 1 7:30 AM +Ron Bekielewski req. Bekielewski Family 8:45 AM +Sr. Alberto Martinez and Isabel Guzman req. Vincente and Andrea Martinez, +Rodualdo Abigael Barajas req. Imelda Barajas and Family 9:00 AM +Parish Family of St. Andrew the Apostle 10:30 AM +Patrick Ahern req. Family 10:30 AM +Intention of the Celebrant Noon +Celebration of Mother’s Day Mass Intentions Noon +Collective Mass Intentions Monday, December 2 7:30 AM +John McDonnell req. Duffels Family Tuesday, December 3 7:30 AM Intention of Carlito Sumagiu req. Gloria Sumagiu Wednesday, December 4 7:00 AM +Roberto Sr. and Cleofe Barrameda req. Gloria Sumagiu 8:00 AM Special Intention of Barb Sanders Thursday, December 5 7:30 AM +Philip Mancione req. Ann Mancione Friday, December 6 (First Friday) 7:30 AM +Bruno, Helen, and Adolph Mysliwiec 7:30 PM (P) O Swiatlo Ducha Swietego Dla Episkopatu Saturday, December 7 8:00 AM CCW 4:00 PM +Josephine Spalla req. Family 5:30 PM +Thomas Murray req. Gary and Deb Eischen Sunday, December 8 7:30 AM +Ron Bekielewski req. Jim and Karen Grebner 8:45 AM +Sr. Alberto Martinez and Isabel Guzman req. Vincente and Andrea Martinez, +Rodualdo Abigael Barajas req. Imelda Barajas and Family, Guadalupe and Manuel Martinez, Johnny Ochoa req. Ramona Tagle, Maria y Felis Rocha req. Veronica Avila, Sra. Maria Trinidad Marquez req. Deacon Jesse and Ramona Tagle 9:00 AM +Parish Family of St. Andrew the Apostle 10:30 AM +Lloyd and Tim Considine req. Family 10:30 AM +Intention of the Celebrant Noon +Celebration of Father’s Day Mass Intentions Noon +Collective Mass Intentions

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Solemnity of the Immaculate Concep on of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Monday, December 9

7:30 AM Mass 9:00 AM School Mass

5:30 PM Mass (English) 7:00 PM Mass (Spanish)

8:30 PM Mass (Polish)

PRAYER TO OUR LADY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

O God, who by the Immaculate Concep on of the Blessed Virgin Mary, did prepare a worthy dwelling place for your Son, we beseech You that, as by the foreseen death of this, Your Son, You did preserve her from all stain, so too you would permit us, purified through her intercession, to come unto you. Through the same Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, world without end. —AMEN

RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS Next weekend, December 7th and 8th, parishes

across the Diocese of Joliet are encouraged to support the annual Retirement Fund for Religious. Religious brothers, sisters and order priests have dedicated their lives to ministering to those in need. Today, with longer life expectancies and

rising health care costs, the challenge to provide retirement funding is compounded. Now, parishioners across the diocese can help care for those in their hour of need. Collection proceeds offer financial assistance and resources to help eligible communities meet the ongoing needs of senior members.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

ENGLISH BAPTISMS ONLY!! There will be no English Baptism Preparation Class and no English

Baptisms in December.

EXCITING NEWS!! Waterleaf is thrilled to announce the opening of the new Waterleaf Pregnancy Medical Clinic as well as our Education and Resource Center, Aspire. This beautiful new facility will be a "Beacon of Hope"; a warm, loving, welcoming environment for women and men facing unintended pregnancies. Please join us at an open house at the new center as we celebrate our life-affirming ministry. Open house details are as follows:

Sunday, December 8th

(Feast of the Immaculate Conception) 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

3055 E. New York Street, Aurora (SW corner of E. New York St. and Oakhurst)

P.S. If you haven't yet made a gift to our "Beacon of Hope" campaign, please visit: www.onechoiceonelife.org. We are only $360,000 from our $3.0 million goal!

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PARISH SACRIFICIAL GIVING

We sincerely thank everyone for their generosity and support.

For the new fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019, the weekly Sunday collection budget is $17,800

(based on 52 Sundays)

WEEKLY BUDGET: $17,800.00 Due to early bulletin submission, the collection for November 23rd/24th will be posted next week.

Today’s Scripture Readings

First Reading — All the peoples shall stream toward the LORD’s house (Isaiah 2:1-5). Psalm — Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord (Psalm 122). Second Reading — It is the hour to cast off the dark and clothe ourselves in the light (Romans 13:11–14). Gospel — Stay awake! Be prepared! The Son of Man will come when you least expect (Matthew 24:37-44).

VOCATION PRAYER CALENDAR DECEMBER 1 Frs. Gregory Rothfuchs, Ronald Scarlata 2 Srs. Lou Marchetti, Joanne Marusa OSF 3 Frs. Michal Twaruzek, Michael Valente 4 Bishop R. Daniel Conlon 5 Srs. Marjorie Westendorf, Sandra Zorko SSFCR 6 Srs. Mary Joanna Brigan, Rose Cecile Espinos, Mary Lou Henderson, Mary Juarez SSND 7 Frs. Robert Schoenstene, James Schwab

Scripture Readings For the week of December 1, 2019

Sunday, December 1 Jesus Christ King of the Universe

2 Sm 5:1-3; Ps 122:1-5; Col 1:12-20; Lk 23:35-43

Monday, December 2 Monday of the Thirty-Fourth Week of Ordinary Time

Is 4:2-6; Ps 122:1-9; Mt 8:5-11

Tuesday, December 3 St. Francis Xavier

Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13,17;

Lk 10:21-24

Wednesday, December 4 St. John Damascene

Is 25:6-10a; Ps 23:1-6;

Mt 15:29-37

Thursday, December 5 Thursday of the Thirty-Fourth Week of Ordinary Time

Is 26:1-6; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a;

Mt 7:21, 24-27

Friday, December 6 St. Nicholas, First Friday

Is 29:17-24; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14;

Mt 9:27-31

Saturday, December 7 St. Ambrose, First Saturday

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Is 30:19-21, 23-26;

Ps 147:1-6; Mt 9:35 — 10:1

Sunday, December 8 2nd Sunday of Advent

Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17;

Rom 15:4-9; Mt 3:1-12

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St. Faus na—Love and Mercy—Monday, December 2

If you missed the first showing on October 8, a second date has been added! A movie about the image and message of Divine Mercy that will be shown in over 800 movie theaters across the United States for one night only! In 1931, Jesus appeared to Faus na Kowalska as the King of Mercy. Clothed in a white robe and emana ng two large rays from his side, one white and one red, He asked Faus na to paint this image of Himself along with the phrase, "Jesus, I trust in You" and to spread the message of mercy around the world. He promised that anyone who venerated this image would not perish. The gripping new docudrama LOVE AND MERCY

presents unknown facts and recently disclosed documents that shed new light on the vision of Faus na.

Aided by scien fic analysis, the film reveals how the Divine Mercy image and the Shroud of Turin were compared to one another to stunning conclusions. Drama cally recreated scenes between Saint Faus na and her confessor Father Michał Sopoćko traces the story of the origins of the image and how the devo on to Divine Mercy was born and spread throughout the world despite a ban of the devo on by the Catholic Church. Shot in the U.S., Poland and Lithuania, the film is a compelling hybrid of drama za on and documentary-style storytelling that will leave viewers in awe of this spectacular account of divine friendship.

This film is 2 hours long and begins at 7:00 PM. Local movie theaters include AMC Naperville 16, Cinemark at Louis Joliet Mall, and Cinemark at Seven Bridges. Find theaters/order ckets at www.fathomevents.com/events/faus na-love-and-mercy.

The Society of St. Vincent DePaul St. Andrew the Apostle Chapter neighbor helping neighbor…Our helpline

815-886-4165 ext. 304

If you know of someone in immediate need please have them contact our help line.

FEAST OF OUR LADY OF THE MIRACULOUS MEDAL

On November 27, 1830 Mary appeared to St. Catherine Laboure in the motherhouse of the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent DePaul, in Paris. The Blessed Mother was standing on a globe with streams of light coming from her hands. Around her were the words “O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.” Our Blessed Lady told Sister Catherine that a medal was to be made of this picture. Soon, because of all the wonderful graces obtained by those who wore the medal, it became the “Miraculous Medal.” The Vincen an Family has always been rooted in a special devo on to Mary, and the Miraculous Medal is one of our treasured gi s.

“I do not know how to find words for what I experienced and perceived, or for the beauty and the splendor of those magnificent rays (coming from the hands of the Blessed Virgin). Mary told me, “They are the symbol of the graces which I shed on those who ask me for them. Have a medal struck according to this model; all those who wear it, especially if they wear it around the neck, will receive great graces, and these graces will be abundant for those who wear it with confidence.” (From St. Catherine Laboure’s account of the appari ons, November 27, 1830).

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Coordinadora del

Ministerio Hispano 815-886-4165 Ext. 305

Hispanic@andrewcc.org Ramona Tagle

Rev. Jesús Oliveros

Vicario 815-886-4165

Ext. 311 DICEMBRE 1, 2019

INTENCION DE MISA

Sr. Alberto Martínez Y

Sra. Isabel Guzmán

Roldualdo Abigael Barajas

Del 16 hasta 23 de Diciembre A las 7:00PM 8:30PM

En el salón del gimnacio. Entran por la puerta de salón atrás por que

hay clases de Fe y Formación. Vengan con su familia y amigos y los niños vamos a tener pinatas todo los

días. Para mas información pueden llamar la

Sra. Lucia Gonzalez 630-863-4389 ó Sra. Maricela Zaragoza 630-649-0623

Árbol Navidad no se les olviden llevar una tiquete del árbol todavía hay familias. Y hay regresarlo

antes del 22 de diciembre con el regalo y el tiquete pegado al el regalo. Gracias por se generoso. Dios

los bendigan.

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“Joyful Again!” Widowed Ministry Retreat / Workshop

For Widowed Men & Women

Dates/Locations: March 14 & 15, 2020 Lemont near Cog Hill If you’ve been widowed, you know that it feels as though a part of your heart has been torn out. When the time does come that you make a conscious decision to find hope in your life and you want to try to find some joy in your life, the Joyful Again! Widowed retreat is there to help. For info or to register, call 708-354-7211 or email joyfulagain7211@gmail.com. www.joyfulagain.org

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Don’t miss out on the upcoming enrichment for married couples on Feb 14-16, 2020 in Geneva, Illinois. The enrichment begins with a private weekend

experience including 11 presentations about practical tools for growing in loving relationships . Early registration is highly recommended. For reservations/information, call Jim & Kris at 630-577-0778 or contact us through http://wwme-chicagoland.org . Para más información de los Fines de Semana en español, si vive en los suburbios o pertenece a la Diócesis de Joliet, comuníquese con Javier y Gaby Vargas (630) 621-8984 gabyjaviervgs@gmail.com , en el área de Chicago llamar a Oscar y Luz Delgado (847) 826-9525, odelro@aol.com, para los que vivan en el área del sur de Chicago y el Noroeste de Indiana llamar a Juan y Elia Zambrano (708) 825-4099 eliaza4726@sbcglobal.net . Se recomienda registrarse con anticipación ya que el cupo es limitado.

The Giving Tree is now up in the Cry Room. Please keep your hearts open to give to the needs of our community and parish. Please take a tag off the tree and bring it back with your gifts with the tag on the outside of the gift, and place your gift under the tree. We will need to have all gifts in by December 20. Gifts can be picked up on Sunday, December 22 between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM in room 104. If at that time your gifts are not picked up, we will donate them to a shelter. Thank you so much for your heartfelt giving to our community. God Bless, Mina Flores

AROUND THE DIOCESE

Celebrating the Advent Season St. Mary of Gostyn 444 Wilson Street, Downers Grove Tuesdays 12/3, 12/10, and12/17 7:00 PM Visit stmaryofgostyn.org for more details Festive Vespers in Honor of St. Nicholas St. Joan of Arc 820 Division Street, Lisle Friday, December 6—7:00 PM in Church Friday, December 13 and December 20 Advent Vigil Service with Music by Gavin Coyle Please join us for hospitality following each service. How to Bless and Feel Blessed This Christmas An afternoon of “Single Again” men and women Blanchette Catholic Center 16555 S. Weber Road, Crest Hill Saturday, December 7 (1:00 pm—4:00 pm) Ending with a 4:00 PM vigil Mass EMMANUEL: A Christmas Concert Experience Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church 701 S. Eola Road, Aurora, IL Sunday, December 8—7:00 PM Tatiana ‘Tajci’ Cameron with country music artist David Langley ADVENT REFLECTIONS 2019 Sacred Heart Monastery 1910 Maple Avenue, Lisle, IL Tuesday, December 10 (7:00 PM—8:30 PM) OR Saturday, December 14 (9:00 AM—10:30 AM) Sister Mary will be showing and discussing Bishop Robert Barron’s YouTube video on the infancy narrative in Luke’s Gospel.

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Ks. Maciej Stelmach Proboszcz

(815) 886-4165 email: pastor@andrewcc.org

Marta Wysocki Koordynator Polskiego Duszpasterstwa

(815) 886-4165 ext. 307 email: polish@andrewcc.org

Godziny pracy: Wtorki i Środy od 8:00 a.m do 3:00 p.m.

Grafik na Grudzień 12.1 12.8 12.15 12.22 12.29

10.30

Lektor Andrzej Gucwa Krzysztof Zborowski Stanisław Ryndak Stanisława Mniszak Darek Pikul

Szafarz I Stanisław Ryndak Stanisław Ryndak Darek Pikul Krzysztof Zborowski Stanisława Mniszak

12.00

Lektor I Marian Łukaszczyk Krystyna Kula Kamil Tomaszek Krzysztof Tomaszek Krystyna Kula

Lektor II Miroslaw Gaik Anna Dziedzic Ania Bzdyk Urszula Swierczek Marian Łukaszczyk

Szafarz I Grace Gacek Grace Gacek Eugeniusz Szarek Maria Szarek Eugeniusz Szarek

Intencja powszechna: za dzieci. Aby każdy kraj podjął, priorytetowo i zdecydowanie, działania mające na celu polepszenie przyszłości dzieci, szczególnie tych cierpiących.

Intencja parafialna: Dziękujmy za wszystkie otrzymane laski.

K Ś 12/24/19 Wigilia: 4:00 PM po angielsku Kościół 4:00 PM po angielsku Hall 6:00 PM po hiszpańsku Kościół 10:00 PM po angielsku Kościół Północ po polsku Kościół 12/25/19 Boże Narodzenie: 8:30 AM po angielsku Kościół 10:30 AM po angielsku Kościół 12:00 PM po angielsku Hall 12:00 PM po polsku Kościół 12/26/19 Świętego Szczepana 7:00 PM Kościół 12/31/19 Sylwester: 4:00 PM po angielsku Kościół 1/1/20 Nowy Rok: 8:30 AM po angielsku Kościół 10:30 AM po hiszpańsku Kościół 12:00 PM po polsku Kościół

Msza pierwszo piątkowa 6-go Grudnia o godzinie 7:30 wieczorem. Spowiedź od 6:30-7:30

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Mary Kerwin—Office 815-886-5962 x 501

ffoffice@andrewcc.org Annmarie Ott—Director

815-886-5962 x 503 faithformation@andrewcc.org

OFFICE HOURS

Sunday, December 1st Monday, December 2nd 4:30-6:30pm Tuesday, December 3rd Wednesday, December 4th 4:30pm – 6:00pm Thursday, December 5th Also available by appointment - contact Annmarie

SACRAMENTS: * Baptism * First Holy Communion * Confirmation - for grades 1st—High School * Youth MUST complete two consecutive years of formation to receive any Sacrament! Youth must be in at least 2nd grade to receive First Holy Communion and at least in 8th grade for Confirmation (along with the two years of formation.) Contact Faith Formation for details. See above information about enrollment for 2019-2020.

YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS Happenings with/for our parish teens!

ONLINE ENROLLMENT Required: http://bit.ly/StAndrew2019-20YMEnroll

The Youth Ministry Gathering Schedule for DECEMBER has a different rhythm due to the hectic Advent season! Please mark your calendars and be sure to join us for FUN, FAITH, FOOD and FRIENDSHIP!! High School ONLY gathering: Wednesday, December 4, 2019 7-8:30 P.M. Parish Office 530 Glen Ave

Middle and High School gathering: Cocoa and Carols, anyone?

Thursday, December 12, 2019 7-8:30 P.M. Parish Office 530 Glen Ave

MAKE NOTE: SEEING WITH THE EYES OF CHRIST!!

ALL TEENS (grades 6th-12th) are invited to this special event focusing on the issue of homelessness from our Christian perspective! This is MORE than a presentation, it is a lived experience. NO ONE WILL LEAVE THIS EVENT UNCHANGED!!

THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2020 7-8:30 P.M. In the Parish Hall!

St. Andrew the Apostle Faith Formation 2019-2020

Confirmation 2 - REMINDER: Your Confirmation Mini-Retreat is on

Saturday, January 11, 2020. More details will be distributed soon.

Be sure that you clear your calendar for this day of reflection and learning.

Parent/Sponsor needs to attend along with Candidate!!

FAITH FORMATION Be sure that you are attending at your registered day and time!

Monday 11/25 Classes in session as usual! Tuesday 11/26 Classes are NOT in session!!

MON A 5-6:15 PM TUES A 5-6:15 PM MON B 6:45-8 PM TUES B 6:45-8 PM

REMINDER: Parent Session #2 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3rd 6:30-8:00 P.M. Enter Door #1, follow signs

Please recall, ALL parents are required to attend the Parent Sessions during the season! These sessions are meant to support you as the primary catechist of your family!

Children are NOT to be in attendance, however, we will have a supervised space for those families that must bring their children here that evening.

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GRATITUDE The Joliet Franciscan Sisters invite you to several evenings of prayer celebra ng Advent. Join us at the Joliet Franciscan Center, 1433 Essington Road in Joliet. There is no cost to a end and all are welcome. You must RSVP to (815) 725-8735 for the following 2 events. Space is limited. Tuesday, December 3, 7:00 PM Advent Reflec on—The Christmas Play, Starring You! Presenter: Sr. Clarita Schumacher Light refreshments will be served a er the program. Wednesday, December 11, Noon Advent Prayer Lunch Father Jack Welch, O. Carm. Suggested dona on of $10. Lunch will be provided.

All Parishioners of St. Andrew the Apostle will have an opportunity to have their homes enthroned with the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The Legion of Mary will host this enthronement at no cost to you; it’s absolutely free! All you have to do is go to the back of the Church after all the Masses on December7&8. The members of the Legion will be available to you. Pope John Paul II, in a talk given to families of the world, said, “AlwayskeepyoureyesontheSacredHeartofJesus,Kingand centerofallhearts.FromHimyouwill learn thegreat lessonof love,ofgoodness,of sacri ice,ofpiety, sonecessaryforeveryChristianfamily.”Also, there are 12 promises given to St. Margaret Mary by Our Lord Jesus for those devoted to His Sacred Heart. 1. I will give them all the graces necessary for their state of life. 2. I will establish peace in their families. 3. I will console them in all their troubles. 4. They shall ind in My Heart an assured refuge during life and especially at the hour of death. 5. I will pour abundant blessings on all their undertakings. 6. Sinners shall ind in My Heart the source of an in inite ocean of mercy. 7. Tepid souls shall become fervent. 8. Fervent souls shall speedily rise to great perfection. 9. I will bless the homes in which an image of My Heart shall be exposed and honored. 10. I will give to priests the power of touching the most hardened hearts. 11. Those who propagate this devotion shall have their names written in My Heart, never to be effaced. 12. The all-powerful love of My Heart will grant to all those who shall receive Communion on the irst Friday of nine consecutive months, the grace of inal repentance; they shall not die under My displeasure, nor without receiving their Sacraments; My Heart shall be their assured refuge at that last hour.

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Thank you to all the parents who helped out with and supported the drama club!

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SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

RCIA is a faith formation process for adult seekers, both unbaptized and baptized Christians and baptized Catholics, who seek to complete their initiation sacraments (Holy Communion and Confirmation). For more information, contact Barb Sanders at the Adult Faith Formation Office:

815-886-4165 X308 or adultff@andrewc.org

BAPTISM OF CHILDREN We joyfully celebrate the Baptism of children on the third Sunday of the month at 1:30 p.m. The requirements are: to be registered in the parish and have an active participation in our parish community for at least 3 months. Register at the parish office for the Baptismal prep class, which is held on the first Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m., in the school hall. It is important to notify the parish office with the date that you will be attending the class.

FIRST COMMUNION AND CONFIRMATION

Please see page 9 in the bulletin for Faith Formation information regarding preparation for these important sacraments.

MARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS

Diocese requirements include a formal engagement preparation period of at least six months before the date of the weddings and attendance in a marriage preparation program. St. Andrew requires either the bride, groom, or parents of either to be registered as parishioners for at least three months before contacting us to set a date. There are a number of additional requirements. Please contact the Parish Office for additional information.

FUNERALS

Arrangements for a funeral are usually made through the Funeral Director at a funeral home of your choice.

PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK

Hospitals do not inform churches when parishioners are patients. You should ask an immediate family member to contact the Parish Office to request a visit from a priest when sickness occurs or death is imminent. Please contact Barb Sanders to arrange for Communion to be brought to the sick at home, to a hospital, or nursing home.

I would like to have my house blessed.

Please contact me to make arrangements.

Name __________________________________ Address ________________________________ ______________________________________ Home Phone ____________________________ Work Phone _____________________________

Julie Adams Mary Beitler Gigi Belinski Ron Blicharz Kathy Borowski Marilyn Bosch Jennie Caliendo Jenna Castagnino Joseph Cavanagh Katie Churulo John Cimachowicz Angela Comella Mary Corcoran Francisco Cortes Donald E. Cox Frances Di Filippo Mary Lou Domek Debi Donohue Bernadette Dooley Richard Duggan Tony Duggan Angelica Escalon John Feddeler MaryAnn Finnegan Lorraine Foster Annette Gean Lynn Gritzman Margaret Herbst Jody Higgens Ann Hinshaw Barb Hiveley Frances Ison Deborah Janik Nick Jurado Elaine Knox Margaret Konieczny Rosemarie Kremske Carla Lennon Jackson Malin Patricia Mansfield Debra Marino

Gloria Martino Ruth McCarten Edward McReynolds Robert McReynolds Mary Mikrut Donna Minkwitz Janet Mrazek Aldona Murphy Michael Nigro Joseph Orland Rosemary Paulsen Dennis Pederson Cruz Perez James Perhme Martha Peterek Barbara Polenc Louise Prassa Kerri Preston Michelle Preto Joel Rivera John Rossi Marilyn Secco Betty Severin John J. Severin, Sr. Jackie Shuman Angela Shuman Jean Sinderson Lillian Sliz Sabina Sobolewski Steve Stefanski Carlito Sumagui Beth Torres Joan Tracz Gloria Ventresca John Ventura Riley Waldron Pauline Warkenthein Richard Watts Olivia White Dana Wittman Jeff Worm Mark Worm

Prayers of the Parish Michael Cavoto, HN James M. Chavez, Matthew Domek, Christopher Durkovic, James Dean Johnson, Jacob Kikta, Bill Nelson, Capt. Alexander Nuxoll, Joshua Plucinski, Andrew Price, Mstr. Sgt. Jose Sanchez, Kyle Tranchitello, Humberto Zermeño, Emerald Tagle, 2nd Lt. John Staton, Jr. and all our men and women in the military.

We wish to offer our sympathy and a promise of our prayers to family and friends on the death of:

St. Andrew the Apostle We Care Food Pantry

The St. Andrew We Care Food Pantry is open every Wednesday from 10:00 am. until 12:30 p.m. for any eligible family in Romeoville in need of food assistance. Our pantry is open only to Romeoville residents so proof of residency and an ID must be shown upon sign-in each week. If you are a parishioner of St. Andrew and you find yourself in need of food assistance, you are more than welcome to come to the We Care Food Pantry also. Proof of residency is a utility bill with your name and address on it plus your Driver’s License or State of Illinois ID. That must be brought in each time you come for food assistance.

The Pantry is located at 219 Arlington. For further information, please contact Shirley Grzenia at (630) 945-1317. This is the new phone number to call for food pantry inquiries and assistance. Thank you and God Bless.

Page Thirteen December 1, 2019 Parish Staff (815) 886-4165 Father Maciej Stelmach, Pastor Father Jesus Oliveros, Associate Pastor Father Jim Dougherty, Priest in Residence, Bonnie Johnson, Communications Secretary, ext. 301 Vanessa Tagle, Parish Secretary ext. 303 Deacon Ron Searls, Business Manager, ext. 302 Marta Wysocki, Coordinator of Polish Ministry, ext. 307 Ramona Tagle, Coordinator of Hispanic Ministry, ext. 305 Marina Marquez, Coordinator Protecting God’s Children ext. 504 Dr. Solveiga Palionis, Director of Music and Liturgy, ext. 314 Barb Sanders, Adult Faith Formation, ext. 308 Ed Larson, Facility Manager, ext. 316 Sheryl A. Meyer, Maintenance ext. 416

St Andrew School (815) 886-5953 Carol Albreski, Principal, ext. 421 Jill Briceno, Secretary, ext. 420

St. Andrew Faith Formation (815) 886-5962 Annmarie Ott, Director ext. 503 Mary Kerwin, Faith Formation Office ext. 501

Deacons: Deacon Jerry Clark, Retired Deacon Ricardo Marquez Deacon Herb Waldron Deacon Jesse Tagle Deacon Rich Ford Deacon Chuy Dominguez

St. Vincent de Paul Society (815) 886-4165 ext. 304 Knights of Columbus (815) 651-4585

Crisis Pregnancy Waterleaf 1-888-4-HOPE-4-1 Birthright 1-800-550-4900

Post Abortion Healing for Women & Men 1-866-99-4-GIVE (4483)

Natural Family Planning 815-838-5334

Instruction sheet

Contact information: Bonnie Johnson 815-886-4165, ext. 301 (W 8:30am-4:30pm, Th 8:30am-1:30pm) with any bulletin issues.

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