Welcome! We hope that you have a meaningful worship experience at St. Martha Church. We invite guests or unregistered congregants to complete a registration form found in the vestibule of the Large Church or by the bulletin board in the small church. If you have any questions, or if there is anything we can do to make your visit here more pleasant, please contact an usher or any staff member that may be present. You may also call the Parish Office for additional information. Enjoy your visit with our parish family!

Reconciliation: Saturdays, 3-3:30PM, large church. Marriage: Please call the rectory at least 6 months pri-or to the wedding date. Baptism: Please call the rectory or call Dolores Stanton at 847 967-1060. Homebound: Ministers of care will bring Communion to homebound or hospitalized. Call Patrick or Char McKenna at (847) 967-1324. 

Daily Mass - Small Church Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday at 7AM

Saturday at 7:30AM Wednesday - Communion Service

Weekend Masses Saturday, 4PM - Large Church

Sunday, 7AM - Small Church/9AM & 11AM Large Church

Rectory Hours Monday - Friday from 9AM to 3PM

Light senior help may be available. Please call Bob Roman at 847 533-9314

Sts. Martha & Isaac Jogues Parish St. Martha Church & Shrine of All Saints

8523 Georgiana Avenue, Morton Grove, Illinois 60053

Phone: (847) 965-0262 Fax: (847) 965-2535

Website: www.saintmarthachurch.org

Email: stmarthachurch@yahoo.com

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Saturday, November 27, 2021

4:00 p.m. Marie Betz (Vince & Ginny Fontana)

Anastacio & Josefina De Castro

(May De Castro)

Sunday, November 28, 2021

7:00 a.m.

9:00 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

Ray Magiera (Family)

Marlene Schurr & Jack Lochner

(Bert & Carlo a Gonzales)

Iris Arocha (Cabrera Family)

Albina Dal Corobbo (Mary Dal Corobbo)

Monday ‐ November 29, 2021

7:00 a.m. Marcia Annglesso (Mr. & Mrs Roque Bihis)

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

7:00 a.m. Eya Adaya ‐ Birthday Blessings (Fil‐am

Prayer Group)

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

7:00 a.m. Communion Service ‐ Laurie Kosey

Thursday ‐ December 2, 2021

7:00 a.m. Fr. Anselmo Song & Family (Agatha Song)

Friday ‐ December 3, 2021

7:00 a.m. Peace & Strength for All Clergy

Saturday, December 4, 2021

7:30 a.m. Franco Pa no (Rugen Family)

Next Week’s Liturgy December 4th & 5th

Sunday, 7:00 a.m. - Small Church

Celebrant Rev. Ed Udovic

Lector Tom Espinosa

Sunday, 9:00 a.m. - Large Church

Celebrant Rev. Ed Udovic

Lector Frank Tennant

Sunday, 11:00 a.m. - Large Church

Celebrant Rev. Dennis B. O’Neill

Lector Val Noronha

Confessions : 3:00 PM Large Church Rev. Dennis B. O’Neill

Saturday, 4:00 p.m. - Large Church

Celebrant Rev. Dennis B. O’Neill

Lector Hedy Holleran

ACT OF SPIRITUAL COMMUNION

Even if we are unable to physically receive Holy Communion at times

we can enter into spiritual Communion with the Lord

by praying:

My Jesus, I believe that You are truly

present in the Most Blessed Sacrament.

I love You above all things, and I desire to possess You within my soul. I am sorry for

ever having offended you.

Since I am unable now to receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into

my heart.

I embrace You as being already there, and unite myself wholly to You.

Never, never permit me to be separated

from You. Amen.

Don’t forget Martha’s Pantry & Closet! There is great need for food & clean, gently used clothing. Cash donations always welcomed. Please bring your dona-tions to St. Martha any Wednes-day morning from 9am - Noon or drop them at mass on the week-ends.

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Fr. Dennis’ Homily Dear Friends and Fellow Parishioners: I remember what the day AFTER Christmas used to be like for me as a child. I was already beginning to count down the days until the NEXT Christmas. The day before was so exciting that I couldn’t believe I could bear waiting another 364 days to experience a similar delight again. The people of Israel waited in anticipation of a king who would set everything right for them. This is not unlike our anticipation for a long-awaited event or encounter. We seek to fulfill a need of some sort: information, entertainment, advancement, fulfillment, love, approval, or some-thing similar. The Israelites needed someone who would guide them and offer them a secure fu-ture. They looked to the wrong source for their fulfillment. They looked to humans, rather than to God, the only source of true fulfillment. In the second reading, Paul tells us that the Mighty One we seek will come. He is far more prestigious, powerful, and enlightening than any human encounter we may experience. His com-ing, however, will be different from what the Israelites – or we – had imagined. He will come in glory at the end of time for the final judgement. We must prepare for this spiritually so that we will be able to accompany Him into eternity. Every year, on this first Sunday of Advent, the universal Church begins a new liturgical year. We examine, once again and still, the fullness of the Paschal Mys- tery in all its facets. The Paschal Mystery refers to Christ’s passion, death, resurrection, and glorious Ascension – the means by which He accomplished our salvation. But our liturgical year is so much more than an annual history lesson on the life of Christ. It is an opportunity to immerse ourselves into all that Jesus did and taught, and to relate it to our own redemption – here and now in 2021. The Paschal Mystery is at the heart of every liturgy – we celebrate what God has already done for us and we anticipate the fullness of the Kingdom to come. It is in the Lord’s Prayer, as we say, “Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done.” It is in the creed as we profess, “He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead.” Advent reminds us of Christ’s second coming. In a way, it is like a dress rehearsal for the final act. In today’s Gospel Jesus tells us what his second coming will be like so that we can recog-nize it when it happens. He uses images from the Old Testament. Although they can be frighten-ing, we are assured that firm faith in God will be our final protection. We are called to live our faith courageously, prepare wisely, and maintain a sense of joyful anticipation for his coming. -Fr. Dennis

Ethan James Ithol

Son of James Ithol & Katie Mc Koewn Oakley Magdalynn Mozio

Daughter Peter Mozio & Sarah Daoud Elise Augustine Baran

Daughter of Andrew Baran & Stephanie Zyburt Yeshua Theodore de Alba

Son of Michael de Alba & Florcita Guzman

Baptisms

ST AGNES CHRISTMAS It is that time of year to think about supporting St. Agnes. We have coordi-nated with them and determined that we need 150 /$25 gift cards for

their students, preferably Walmart & Target. Their families are still recovering from Covid restrictions and life & employ-ment interruptions. Gift boxes are availa-ble in both churches for your gift card donations. We need all donations no later than December 15th.

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Grade 1B has been very busy getting ready for Thanksgiving. Each student wrote down 8 things they were each thankful for this Thanksgiving season and made their own placemats to use for their Thanksgiving meal. These students are thankful for every little thing. Grade 6B are thinking and praying for children who are hospitalized this holiday season. They made get well cards, which they will send to the organization Cards for Hospitalized Kids. You can find them with at http://www.cardsforhospitalizedkids.com/

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Only a few days left to purchase your tickets and get them into the rectory! You can’t win if you don’t play. OVER $10,000 SOLD! Tickets can be purchased until November 30th. The winners will be announced on December 5th at the Chicago Bronze Concert at St. Martha’s in the large church.

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PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK

ARMY NAVY

Pvt. Cesar Arroyo Jesus Blanco Angel Blanco PVT. Christian Blanco Cpl. Kieran Dohr Maj. Daniel Dudek Capt. William Durband Lt. Col. Phillip Logan Gabriel Nunez Pfc. Ryan O’Sullivan Spec. 4, Frank Perez Jr Matthew Wheeler

Edward Gastel ET2 Sean Stieber Lt. Cmdr. John Tutweiler Lt. Cmdr. Susanne M. Connolly Tutweiler Midshipman 3rd Class Catherine Meehan

ADDITIONAL MEMBERS: Nash Daoud, Joseph Koschwanez

MARINE CORP Jeremy Erjavac Sgt. Danilo Rauzi Sgt. Sean Ward 2nd Lt. Jack Meehan Daniel Ramirez

AIRFORCE Oliver J. Alcaraz SSGT. Michael J. Archum A1C Elizabeth Berry A1C Emmett Berry Capt. Gary Gallet Lt. Col. Roger Gallet AIC Toula Goumas Tony Harlson Adam R. Hayden John Michael Minelli Michael Minelli Airman Steven Laskewich SSGT Robert A. Weick, Jr. Cadet 3th Class Margaret Meehan

Kathy De Leon Patricia Alexander Angelita Basco Chuck Bryers

Michelle Halili Marie Brelin Gani Almonte Scott Bryers

Sr. Carol Kottewicz Morris Jude Halili Walter Duke Anna Dribin

Leona Moll Vincente Latada Marie Therese Gauer Dee Gripman

Michael Mark Neila Salamanca Mapi Miguel Jose Halili Beckett Herman

Carol Mester Noel Mc Graw Richard Malek Joseph Majeske

Constance Paprocki Eugene Paprocki Judy Napoleon Rosina Rozek

Peter Rodgers Marty Sagan John Reinert P. Sullivan

Cor Salvador Paul Simonetti Rachel Swallow Mary Ellen Yactor

Nona Yoakum Michael Sutfin Ildefonso Warren Marlene Worthley

Ed Korb Brother Ed Luisi Carol Di Simone Ed Ramos

Silent vigil prayer for the unborn Tues., Nov 30, 6-8 pm Come pray for the unborn! Please drop in anytime to the Small Church on the eve of Tues, November 30 from 6 to 8 PM. Stay as long or as short as you like. The following day, December 1, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the Dobbs Case. In the Dobbs case, the Supreme Court will decide the constitutionality of a 2018 state law that bans most abortions after 15 weeks of gestation in Mississippi. Their ruling on Dobbs could amount to a ruling on the constitutionality of Roe v. Wade itself. We are calling on Catholics everywhere to spend time in silent mediation and prayer. Please bring the intentions of the pro-life movement — and of our precious unborn brothers and sisters — before the Lord!

PRAYER OF THE WEEK First Sunday of Advent Grant your faithful, we pray, almighty God, the resolve to run forth to meet your Christ with righteous deeds at his coming, so that, gathered at his right hand, they may be worthy to possess the heavenly Kingdom. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen

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Church Staff

Administrator Rev. Dennis B. O’Neill Please call the

rectory to reach the priests

Weekend Celebrants Rev. Ed Udovic, CM Rev. James Halstead, O.S.A.

Deacon Paul Stanton

Music Director Kevin Wood - kevin@saintmarthachurch.org

Religious Education Coordinator Elizabeth Frake - liz@saintmarthachurch.org Religious Education Office - 847 965-6861

Business Manager Lori Ronczka - lori@saintmarthachurch.org

Organization Leaders /Preferred Contact Information

Parish Pastoral Council Peggy Friewer

847 965-4215

Parish Life Jim Wrzala

847 296-5381

Fil-Am David Calimag Ed Ramos

Call the rectory

Human Concerns Peggy Friewer

847 965-4215

SPRED 847 967-1060

Seniors Bob Roman

847 533-9314

847 967-1060

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The days are coming when the L will fulfill the promise made to Israel and Judah (Jeremiah 33:14-16). Psalm — To you, O Lord, I lift my soul (Psalm 25). Second Reading — May the Lord make you increase and abound in love that you may be blameless in holiness; con-duct yourselves so as to please God (1 Thessalonians 3:12 — 4:2). Gospel — There will be signs and you will see the Son of Man coming with power and great glory. Be vigilant (Luke 21:25-28, 34-36).

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: First Sunday of Advent; Hanukkah begins Tuesday: St. Andrew, Apostle Wednesday: World AIDS Awareness Day Friday: St. Francis Xavier Friday: St. John Damascene; First Friday Saturday: First Saturday

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