ft|Çà Vxv|Ä|t ctÜ|á{ “St. Cecilia parish family, open to the Holy Spirit, welcomes all to grow in our faith community by

service to others through Jesus Christ.”

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, Joseph December 28, 2014

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DAILY HERALD ROE-V-WADE AD The Catholic Parishes in Vicariate I are sponsoring a pro-life ad in the Daily Her-

ald to mourn the 42nd anniversary of the Roe vs. Wade Supreme Court decision legaliz-ing abortion through all nine months of pregnancy. Since the Roe v Wade decision in 1973, the lives of 56 million innocent babies have been lost. Please consider contributing $5.00 (minimum) toward the cost of the ad. Sponsors have the option of listing their names in the ad, or remaining anonymous. The ad will run on Sunday, January 18, and Thursday, January 22, 2014, full color, in the first sec-tion of the newspaper. The Daily Herald distribution area includes: Cook, DuPage, Kane and Lake Counties. Drop in the collection by January 4. Respect Life Representatives will be available to accept your donations after Mass [ Jan. 3-4] or you can complete the form below and bring it to the Parish Office or place it in the collection basket--Attention Respect Life Ad. DEADLINE FOR DONATIONS – JANUARY 4,2015 THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… DONOR’S SLIP FOR DONATIONS TO DAILY HERALD AD [For use in bulletin and at time of collection.] ____I/we wish to contribute $__________ ($5.00 minimum) to help sponsor the Roe v. Wade newspaper ad. ____ I/we wish my/our name to appear in the Daily Herald as a sponsor. ____ I/we DO NOT wish my/our name to appear in the Daily Herald. Name: ________________________________________________________________ if there are any questions, please call the office. Thank you for your support! ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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Saturday December 27 8:00AM † Purgatorial Society 4:30PM † Dec. Mem. Of Hynes & Landry Fam. † Frank Pusateri † Guiseppe Pusateri † Michael Ryan † Jay Burger 6:30PM Spanish Liturgy Sunday, December 28 7:30AM † John Murphy † Dec Mem of Sinnott & Mueller Fam † Raymond Micek † Jean Pappas † Sue Hyle 9:00 AM † Jeremiah Brady † George Ficker † Ron Pankow † Mary Puzzello † Bob Tatara 10:30AM † Giovanni Ferraro † George Barbaric † Barbaric Family † Joseph Sarulla People of St Cecilia 12:00 PM Spanish Liturgy Monday December 29 8:00 AM † Father James Prendergast Tuesday December 30 8:00 AM † Fr Raymond Pavis † Herbero Medina † Elnora Pihura Wednesday December 31 8:00AM † Stanislaw, Tomkiewiez † Purgatorial Society Renee Brzuskiewicz Spec Int 4:30PM New Years Vigil Thursday January 1 9:00AM All Parishioners of St. Cecilia Parish Friday January 2 8:00AM † Dec. Mem. Of Pusateri & Lansing Families † Ulrich Marks † Donna Maggard Saturday January 3 8:00AM † 4:30PM † Sal. DeLuca † Louis Stiren † Verna Marszalek † Donna Maggard † Ellen Mary Jones

MASS INTENTIONS

Sunday, January 4 7:30AM † Walter Wronowski † Loretta Pietrucha † Walter Rutkowski 9:00 AM † John DiMartino, Sr † John DiMartino, Jr † Giovanni Saporito † William N. Hennessey † Fran Pawlak 10:30AM † Dec. Mem. Sordy & Supanich Families † Frederick Sharkey † Mary Puzzello † John Edward O’Connell Marlene Casline Spec Int 12:00 PM Spanish Liturgy

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Those who honor their parents will be greatly blessed and will atone for sins (Sirach 3:2-6,12-14) or Genesis 15:1-6; 21:1-3. Psalm — Blessed are those who fear the Lord and walk in his ways (Psalm 128) or Psalm 105. Second Reading — Be thankful; do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus (Colossians 3:12-21 [12-17]) or Hebrews 11:8, 11-12, 17-19. Gospel — The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom (Luke 2:22-40 [22, 39-40]).

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-3, 5b-6; Lk 2:22-35 Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:12-17; Ps 96:7-10; Lk 2:36-40 Wednesday: 1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18 Thursday: Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 Friday: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28 Saturday: 1 Jn 2:29 — 3:6; Ps 98:1, 3cd-6; Jn 1:29-34 Sunday: Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31ST, 8:00 AM NEW YEAR’S EVE ANTICIPATED MASS – 4:30 PM

NEW YEAR’S DAY, THURSDAY, JANUARY 1ST THE FEAST OF MARY THE MOTHER OF GOD

9:00 AM SPANISH MASS – 1:00 PM

Pilgrimage To The California Mission

May 12—May 20, 2015 ♦ Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation / Luggage

Handling ♦ Professional Tour Guide ♦ 8 Breakfasts / 3 Dinners ♦ Accommodations in San Diego (1 Night), Ana-

heim, (2 Nights), Santa Maria (2 Nights), Mon-terery (2 Nights), and the San Francisco Bay Area (1 Night)

♦ Visits to 8 California Missions ♦ 2 Wine Tastings ♦ Admissions to Disneyland, Hearst Castle, Cali-

fornia Experience, and all Missions Cost: $2,389.00 per person plus Airfare $200 refundable deposit by March 28, 2015 Reservation form available in the Parish Office or call Bill Hickey at 847-525-1177 for more information.

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January 3 and January 4, 2015

Ministers Lectors Servers 4:30 CELEBRANT-Fr. Mike Olivero P. Kryger*, M Welch, C. DeLuca, M. LaVant S. McHugh A & M.A. McGarrity, L. Both E. Hong C. & A. Conlin R. Cook 7:30 CELEBRANT- Fr G. Silchuck, M. D’Cunha, P. Urso M. Potoniec J. Genovese, B. Kane, W. Cali* C. Bernholdt S. France E. Mack 9:00 CELEBRANT - Fr N. Planica, L. Chism, J. Madejczyk, C. Strycula H. Peterson M. Cipriani, D. Brady, D. Pankow* C. Stroh D. Hoijer M. Benitez 10:30 CELEBRANT -Fr M. Barron, J. Grousklas, P. Millonzi, D Martino S. Castro S. Wilken, D. & S. Sordyl* G. Collins K. Boduch

cÄxtáx cÜtç yÉÜ bâÜ f|v~ Cardinal George Milton Engel Elizabeth Zieger

Alice Brons

December 21, 2014-$N/A

December 22, 2013---$N/A December 14, 2014-$8,327.00 December 15, 2013-$9,311.00

New Years Eve 4:30 PM Ministers: P. Kryger*, C. Heinlein, P. Simon, M. Collins, P. France, M.C. Meek Lectors: S. & J. Hinderer Servers: S. France, S. & H. Hinderer New Years Day 9:00 AM Ministers: C. Strobel, M. D’Cunha, M. Alfus, B.* & S. Loebbaka, L. Both Lectors: S. Loebbaka, T. Wilken Servers: M. & V. Potoniec, R. Cook

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Tuesday, December 30 Choir—6:30pm-_Church Wednesday, December 31 Parish Office Closes at 3 PM until January 5, 2015 Friday, January 2 TCIA Lock-in - 5:30 PM—Parish Center

QR CODE FOR

ST CECILIA WEBSITE stceciliamtprospect.com

Father Olivero and the Parish Staff wish you a Healthy and Holy New Year. The Parish Office will close on December 31 at 3 PM and will re-open January 5, 2015.

SAINT VIATOR HIGH SCHOOL

1213 E. Oakton St Arlington Heights, IL 60004

ENTRANCE EXAM

Saturday, January 10, 2015 8am-11:30am

Please bring two #2 pencils,

$25 cash or check (made out to SVHS) And a completed Class of 2019

Information Sheet from: www.saintviator.com

No calculators allowed Any questions call Mr. Jason Kuffell at

(847) 392-4050 x256

Reflections from Parishioners on Week 3’s Theme of “Joy”

• It is a joy for me to come to Mass. I’ve been taking care of my husband for the last 3 years and today is the first time in months that I’ve been able to come to church for Mass. I watch it on EWTN and it’s very good, but I miss the community and it’s a privilege to come to Church. I always took if for granted, but not anymore.

• Joy and happiness are not the same thing at all. Work and expectations that are set too high can diminish my joy, but it is restored when I meet or exceed those expectations and I’m pleasantly surprised. I know that I need to relax more and help others to grow in joy. I am striving to be a better listener and more attentive to others.

• My joy is restored when I surround myself with the people I love. To bring joy into the lives of people around us, it is important to be thankful for them and appreciate who they are in our lives and in the lives of those they touch.

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End Domestic Violence NOW!

Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE

Domestic Violence incidents rise during difficult financial times. If you see a family in

trouble, please call the hotline.

Remember Those Far From Home

Sgt. Joseph Cimo Ssgt. Angela Dunn

Ssgt. Brandon Dunn Lc. Cpl.. Peter Hinderer SSgt. Scott Majewski Afc Jeremy McNeel Pvt. Justin Pastirik Pfc Joseph Pusateri PFC. Heidi Rodriguez Theodore Soupart

Dear Lord, Please bring them

all home safely. Let us remember and pray for those who are always in our hearts. If you have loved ones who are currently serving in the Armed Forces, please call the rectory at 847-437-6208 and we will add their names to our bulletin list. When your loved one has returned home, please let us know so we can remove their name from the list. Thank you.

Today is the feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. We hear the words: “The child grew and be came strong, filler with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him.” As we remember the poor during this New Year may we also grow in wisdom and have the favor of God upon us. Please remember to support the St. Vincent de Paul in the coming year so that together we can continue to bring comfort and peace to our brothers and sisters who are suffering. St Vincent de Paul is an emergency source for food and short-term financial help for parishioners and those living within the parish boundaries. Please call 847-437-6208. Requests will be handled with are and confidentiality.

HUMAN CONCERNS COMMISSION

MY BROTHER’S KEEPER MINISTRY Seniors do you need a ride to the doctor or grocery store? Please, give us at least 3 days notice. This is a free service to all our senior parishioners. WE ARE NOT ABLE TO DRIVE FOR SURGERY OR IF ANESTHISIA IS IN-VOLVED CALL LINDA AT 847-439-5372

Hunan Concerns Announces!!!

Last year our Lenten Almsgiving benefited “Feed My Starving Children”.

Your generosity brought in $9700. FMSC will again be our Almsgiving

recipient. This Lent we excitedly have the opportunity to contribute

with donations and hands on packing. We will be partnering with St. Emily, St. Thomas Becket, and St. Alphonsus

in a FMSC Mobile Packing event. Information will follow next month.

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THANK YOU!!!

Wow – the St. Vincent DePaul Society would like to thank all of you that helped us with this year’s Tis the Season Social. We first would like to thank all of you that donated prizes for our raffle – we had 230 prizes along the 6 “Big” prizes that were featured in the back of church. With all these prizes that were donated, we raised a record $4,464.50 (this total in-cludes our 50/50 raffle in which the winner won $147.50). We could not have done this with-out your support. Congratulations to all the winners. Here were the lucky winners of our “Big” Prizes:

• Minnie Mouse Camera – Laura Jeynoffo

• Mickey Mouse Camera – Jean Hallihan

• Lottery Basket – Pat Hackett

• Video Camera – Dean Sordyl

• $300 In Shell Gas Cards – Barbara Sanello

• I-Pad – Jennifer Bernardi

We would also like to thank these companies that made donations for our raffle: Chicago Architecture Foundation Kane County Cougars Chicago Bears Kohl Children’s Museum Chicago Skye Lou Malenti’s Pizzeria Chicago White Sox Marriott Theatre Chicago Wolves Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Chicago Zoological Society Mr. Beef & Pizza DePaul Department of Athletics Northlight Theatre Elk Grove Bowl Northwestern University Friedrichs Funeral Home Schaumburg Boomers Giuseppe’s Shedd Aquarium Illinois Railway Museum Wellness Center Once again THANK YOU to everyone that helped us with this year’s event!

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St. Cecilia Church 700 S. Meier Road

Mt. Prospect, IL 60056 Phone: 847-437-6208 FAX 847-437-2520

Phone: 847-437-6310

Parish Personnel Rev. Michael Olivero, Pastor, ext. 113 Rev. Daniel Brady, Pastor Emeritus Rev. Jack Hurley, Coordinator of Hispanic Ministry, 847-253-8600, ext. 137 Bill and Pat Graham, Deacon Couple Mary Catherine Meek, Pastoral Associate/DRE, ext. 120 Mr. James J. Kelly, Director of Music, ext. 126 Mrs. Frances Ficker, Ministry of Care Coordinator, ext. 122 Mrs. Kathy McGourty, Youth Minister ext 123 Mr. Ted Kawa, Business Manager, ext. 115 Mrs. Pat Sordyl , Parish Secretary, ext. 110 Mrs. Linda Both, Bulletin Editor, ext. 110 Carol Klinger, Adm. Ast. PA/DRE, ext. 129

Weekend Masses Saturday 4:30 PM Sunday 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM

Weekday & Saturday Morning Masses See Page 3 of the bulletin.

Spanish Liturgies Saturday 6:30 PM, Sunday 12:00 Noon

Holy Day Masses 7:00 PM Anticipated; 9:00 AM

Parish Office Phone 847-437-6208 FAX 847-437-2520 Parish Website: www.stceciliamtprospect.com Webmaster: amanda@stceciliamtprospect.org

Religious Education Office Phone 847-437-6310

Music Office Phone 847-437-6152

Ministry of Care Office Phone 847-437-6208, ext. 122

Parish Office Hours Monday-Thursday………..………...9:00 AM—4:00 PM Friday………………..……………..9:00 AM—1:00 PM Saturday and Sunday………...…….……………..Closed

Communion for the Homebound Ministers of Care are available to bring Communion to the home-bound. Please call the Parish Office to arrange.

New Parishioners Welcome to our Parish! Catholics who wish to become members of St. Cecilia are asked to introduce themselves and register at the Parish Office during regular office hours, or ask an usher for a registration form.. If you will be moving, please let us know if we should change your address or remove you from our list of regis-tered parishioners. This will help us cut down on postage costs.

R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Instruction and formation for anyone wishing to inquire into the Catholic Faith can be made by contacting the Parish Office.

Sacrament of Baptism Preparation for the Sacrament involves special instruction for the parents. Notification to the Parish Office must take place before the child is born and an appointment made for a Baptismal Prepa-ration Class. Classes are held on the second Thursday of the Bap-tism month at 7:00 PM. Baptisms are held at 3:00 PM the fourth Sunday of every other month. Ages 7 and older are baptized at the annual Easter Vigil after formation.

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday at 4:00 PM or by appointment.

Sacrament of Marriage The Pastoral Guidelines for Marriage Preparation are that a mini-mum of 8 months be set aside for personal preparation for mar-riage. Couples should refrain from setting a firm date until after they have met with the Pastoral Associate to discuss marriage plans.

Bulletin Submissions Articles for the bulletin must be submitted in black and white or color on disk or emailed to linda@stceciliamtprospect.org and must be received at the Parish Office by 4:00 PM 16 days prior to the bulletin issue date. For holiday submissions, please add 7 days to the lead time.

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CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS: St. Cecilia Parish #811 700 S. Meier Road Mt. Prospect, Illinois 60056 PHONE: 847-437-6208 CONTACT PERSON: Linda Both SOFTWARE: MS Publisher 2002 Adobe Acrobat 7.0 Windows XP Professional PRINTER: HP Laserjet 4L TRANSMISSION TIME: Wednesday 12:30 PM December 28, 2014 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT: 1 through 13 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph

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