Saint Andrew Parisha vibrant and caring Catholic community

Rectorysaintandrewchicago.com

3546 N. Paulina St.773-525-3016

Fax: 773-525-4124

School Officegosaintandrew.com1710 W, Addison St.

773-248-2500Fax: 773-248-2709

Weekend Masses in Church

Saturday (Vigil) 4:00 pmSunday: 8:00 am, 10:00 am

11:30 am and 5:30 pm

Daily Mass in the ChapelMonday-Friday 9:00am

Saturday 8:00 am

Holy Day Masses: 9:00 am and

7:00 pm in the ChurchThere are no Vigil Masses for

Holy Days

Confessions:Saturday

3:00 pm to 3:45 pmor by appointment

Marriage: By appointment with the Pastor 6 to 9 months in advance

Baptism: 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month at 12:30 pm. Call the Rectory office to schedule

Baptism Prep Class: The last Sunday of each month at 11:15 am in the Chapel.

The Soleminty of Mary the Holy Mother of GodJanuary 1, 2017

What does the Solemnity of Mary mean? The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God is a liturgical celebration observed on January 1st. It is a Holy day of obligation for Catholics, meaning that Mass attendance is required (though the Mass obligation is sometimes waived by the bishop for various reasons; when in doubt, check with your parish.)

The use of the word “Solemnity” here is not a statement about Mary’s personality. It is a designation used for certain days within the liturgical (church-based) calendar of the Church. Solemnities are the highest rank of liturgical celebration, higher than feast days or memorials. By celebrating a solemnity dedicated to Mary’s motherhood, the Church highlights the significance of her part in the life of Jesus, and emphasizes that he is both human and divine.

Though New Year’s Day may seem more like a day for football and hangovers than for Mary, there’s a beautiful spiritual significance in celebrating her during the heart of the Christmas season. Pope Paul VI, in his apostolic exhortation Marialis Cultus (1974), called the Solemnity of Mary “a fitting occasion for renewing adoration of the newborn Prince of Peace, for listening once more to the glad tidings of the angels (cf.Lk 2:14), and for imploring from God, through the Queen of Peace, the supreme gift of peace.”

Ginny Kubitz Moyer January 2, 2011

3January 1, 2017

Gifts Received - A story of how Marcia Vinzons has received... Saint Andrew has been my parish since I came to the United States. My call to ministry started when I got interested in Scripture Study. On day, I received a letter inviting me to become one of the facilitators. My first reaction was of doubt and fear, with the question, “Why me? What do I know about scriptures and facilitating?” With God’s grace through prayers, I said “Yes” and this was the beginning of my

involvement in different minsitries at Saint Andrew. I realized that Saint Andrew offers so many spiritual programs like Advent and Lenten reflections and also a lot of volunteer opporutnities of which I take advantage. I learned that ministry is for everybody. No special qualification is needed. All we have to do is say, “Yes.” I feel blessed for all the gifts I receive. It gives me great joy.

Gifts Given - A story of why Vida Vinzons choses to give... The gift of time: When I received the letter from Fr. Sergio, inviting me to be part of the Capital Campaign, my first reaction was to say, “No” since I don’t have the talent to solicit nor the treasure to give, but one thing I had was time. So I attended the meeting and we were given pointers on how to go about it. I was still reluctant, because when I saw the amount being asked of people on the list of potential donors and the goal of $2.25 million, it was very daunting. Then with slight hesitation, I

ventured to look at the list and saw some people that I know. “Yes,” I said to myself, “I can do this.” I assisted little by little calling other people and eventually, as a parish, we reached our goal. Since we were small, my parents taught us to believe in the power of prayer and to help in any way we can with the Church, for it is in giving that we receive. I was glad I was able to do that.

When we worship...During the Preparation of the Gifts, the priest intivtes the congregation to pray and with one voice they acclaim “May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands, for the praise and glory of His name, for our good and the good of all His church.”

For anyone who questions (and don’t we all) “Why come together for Mass?” or “What’s the point? I don’t get anything out of it?” the answer is found directly in the words we speak at Mass. The first reason we gather is to give praise to God. The second reason is spoken immediately after the first, for our good and the good of the Church. In such a brief moment of the Mass, we articulate with crystalline clarity an answer to the question,“What’s it all about?”

This prayer is spoken at the height of the exchange of gifts at Mass. On behalf of us all, the priest offers the gifts we have given to God. Bread and wine. But these gifts represent so much more than a snack offered to appease a deity. They are symbols of our entire selves, our work, our talents, our energy, our hopes, our dreams. When the priest offers up these gifts to God and we ask God to accept them for the glory of his name, a sacred bond is enriched between God and us like a child bringing home a picture she has drawn. No matter the quality of the art, the gift is sacred to the parent. So too with us.

4 January 1, 2017

“Your Story, Our Story” Finding belonging in the Church through story.

Save the date for the Saint Andrew and Saint Benedict

Lenten Parish MissionSunday, March 26, 6:30pmMonday, March 27, 6:30pmTuesday, March 28, 6:30pm

Presented by Dr. Timone Davis who teaches theology at Loyola University Institute of Pastoral Studies. She is a leading academic and speaker on Catholic theology and engagement of the Church with culture. She will be using her depth of experience as a storyteller and academic to inspire our communities to see how our personal stories contribute to the story of God’s great redemptive plan through Christ and the Holy Spirit.

If you are new to the parish, the registration form is on page 10 of this bulletin and you may put it in the collection basket or drop it off at the rectory or you may register on line at www.saintandrewchicago.com

Connect with UsAre you new to the parish or a long time parishioner who wants to stay better connected? Sign up for our parish email distribution list through Flocknote.

Flocknote is an communication platform that allows you to receive parish communication from Saint Andrew via email or text and to control the communications that you will receive.

Simply text SaintAndrew to 84576.

Or find the Flocknote icon (the light blue sheep) at www.saintandrewchicago.com

5January 1, 2017

A New Year’s resolution is a tradition, most common in the Western Hemisphere but also found in the Eastern Hemisphere, in which a person makes a promise to do an act of self-improvement or something slightly nice, such as opening doors for people beginning from New Year’s Day.Religious originsBabylonians made promises to their gods at the start of each year that they would return borrowed objects and pay their debts.The Romans began each year by making promises to the god Janus, for whom the month of January is named.In the Medieval era, the knights took the “peacock vow” at the end of the Christmas season each year to re-affirm their commitment to chivalry.At watchnight services, many Christians prepare for the year ahead by praying and making these resolutions.This tradition has many other religious parallels. During Judaism’s New Year, Rosh Hashanah, through the High Holidays and culminating in Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement), one is to reflect upon one’s wrongdoings over the year and both seek and offer forgiveness. People can act similarly during the Christian liturgical season of Lent, although the motive behind this holiday is more of sacrifice than of responsibility. In fact, the practice of New Year’s resolutions came, in part, from the Lenten sacrifices. The concept, regardless of creed, is to reflect upon self-improvement annually.

BAPTISMSMadelyn Mary Crowder

John and Stephanie CrowderEver Wilde Mitchell

Justin and Traci Mitchell

6 January 1, 2017

Your weekly contribution to Saint Andrew is vital to keeping our ministries funded and our Parish in good financial standing. Please consider setting up your gift using our electronic vendor, GiveCentral.org to ensure that even when you are away the Parish, your financial support is not. Please contact the Parish Office with any questions.

Parish Staff:Pastor: Rev. Sergio RomoPastor Emeritus; Rev. John FarryAssociate Pastor: Rev. Pawel BarwikowskiResident: Rev. Matthias KakoozaResident: Rev. Arlin Jean LouisResident: Rev. Augustin VondouPastoral Associate: David HeimannDeacon: Eric SorensenBusiness Manager: Esperanza BenavidesEvents/Drews Dollars: Julie RichardsSecretary: Christina O’Malley, Assisants: Amanda Dougherty, Veronica Salazar, Tim Berryhill++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Volunteer Ministry Coordinator: Dan Tucci

School Administration:Principal: Allen AckermannAssistant Principal: Sarah CasavechiaAdmissions: Anne JapsenSecretary: Trini MahadeoAthletic Director: Matthew PopeCurriculum Coordinators: Michelle Roberts & Maribeth LynchEngineer: Alfred Benkiser

Envelope, Check , EFT $24,63

5.81 Loose $4,658.99 Total: $29,294.80 Monthly Sunday Budget $38,500.00

Financials November, 2016,

Liturgical Ministries for January 7-8, 2017Lectors Communion Altar Servers Sacristan Greeters

4:00 Jennifer SmithMatt Hynes

L1L2

Patrick HatchMarty McDermottLivia Ledesma

C1HC2

Ashley VossBrando BarnesSUB NEEDED

Jennifer Smith SUB NEEDED

8:00 Pat LynchKevin Nedved

L1L2

Ali DonnellyDJ AmborskiRosemary Sarkisian

C1HC2

Godwin JavanRaisa JavanMax Oldham

Betty Grassi SUB NEEDED

10:00 Laura JuergensKevin Keefe

L1L2

Karen SicilianoBonnie VillarVida VinzonsGreg BeattyAndrea Keefe

C1HC2H1aH2a

Kate BryarLauren CollinsJacob Tan

Michelle McLean Jackie Piejak

11:30 Amy PisaniJim LaFrancis

L1L2

Justin PowerMary LanghenrySUB NEEDED

C1HC2

Estrella AlmendrasMatt AlmendrasGeorge Lewis

Justin Power Jill Lewis

5:30 SUB NEEDEDMarie Wojdelski

L1L2

Marie WojdelskiSUB NEEDEDTim Moynihan

C1HC2

Katie BarnardPeter BarnardConner Dalton

Tim Moynihan Missi Mannion

7January 1, 2017

Parish Prayer LineIf you would like to ask for prayers from the Prayer Line please e-mail prayerline@saintandrewchicago.com or call 872-588-1016 (local call) to leave your intention. To join as a person who prays for the needs of the Parish call or e-mail as well!

E-mail Chris O’Malley at the Parish Office to have the name of your friend or loved one serving in the military listed: christinaomalley@saintandrewchicago.com.

Da

Joey Brown Tim BrownMichael Rosales Tim Chambers

Jerome Zwick Casey McDonaldAlex Wilscke Eric Herrera

Charles Wilson Louis MartinezJon Miller Victor Torres

Joshua Cordoba Michael Haney John Hotek Logan Spung

David Schutt

Please pray for World Peace, Military Service Members and their families:

Intentions for Next Weekend: Saturday, January 7 4 pm +Mary Janet Williams Sunday, January 8, 8:00 All Deceased of the Parish1, 10:00 All Deceased of the Parish 11:30 +Gail Gervkrn 5:30 All Deceased of the Parish

Monday 9:00 All Deceased of the Parish 1 Jn 2:22-28;PS 98:1-4;Jn 1:19-28

Tuesday 9:00 +Genevieve Schiro 1 Jn 2:29–3:6;PS 98:1, 3-6;Jn 1:29-34

Wednesday 9:00 All Deceased of the Parish 1 Jn 3:7-10;PS 98:1, 7-9;Jn 1:35-42

Thursday 9:00 +Geraldine Boin 1 Jn 3:11-21;PS 100:1- 5;Jn 1:43-51

Friday 9:00 All Deceased of the Parish 1 Jn 5:5-13;PS 147:12-15, 19-20;Mk 1:7-11

Saturday All Deceased of the Parish 1 Jn 5:14-21;Ps 149:1- 6 and 9;Jn 2:1-11

12/31/16-01/08/2017 Time Mass Intentions Readings

Saturday 4:00 All Deceased of the Parish Nm 6:22-27 Sunday 8:00 All Deceased of the Parish Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8 10:00 All Deceased of the Parish Gal 4:4-7 11:30 All Deceased of the Parish Heb 1:1-2 Lk 2:16-21

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Friday, January 6, 2017Mass at 6:30 PM followed

by Holy Hour with Expositionof the Blessed Sacrament

and Benediction in the chapel.

8 January 1, 2017

Saint Andrew School

2 ½ Year Olds - Transitions Program

The Transitions Program

● A two-hour, drop-off class for children who miss the September 1st preschool cut- off date

● Program features age appropriate creative play in a structured classroom setting○ Children develop fine and gross

motor skills, cognitive development, and problem solving skills

● DCFS Liscensed○ 1:5 student/teacher ratio

● Three Class Options○ Monday - Wednesday○ Tuesday - Thursday ○ Friday (begins in Jan. 2017)

Contact us for a Campus Tour773-248-2500

2016/2017 Tour Dates

January 10 February 14

March 14April 11May 9

9January 1, 2017

The Movies Meet FaithJoin us for an extraordinary cinematic experience

asthecriticallyacclaimednewfilmbyMartin Scarcose

“Silence” premieres at the Music Box Theatre.

Special screening for parishioners from Saint Andrew on Sunday, January 8, 2017 at 3:30 PM

withtalkbackbylocalJesuitscholarsfollowingthefilm.

“Silence”featuresastar-studdedcastwithAndrewGarfield,AdamDrive,andLiamNeeson.IttellsthestoryoftwoJesuitmissionariessearchtofindtheirmentorin17th

century Japan. It is rated “R” for violence which means it isn’t for everyone, but presents atremendousopportunitytoseeanOscarcontendingfilmwithgreatpeformersasthey

convey a powerful story about faith and tolerance. Visit www.mbusicboxtheatre.com for other screening times.

10 January 1, 2017

First name only (if same last name) Relationship Birthdate Religion

Sacraments Y/N Occupationor SchoolBap Com Conf

__________ I would like information regarding Saint Andrew School __________ I would like information regarding the Religious Education programs at Saint Andrew Parish

Parish RegistrationParishioner Registration FormSaint Andrew Parish community welcomes you. As a member of the parish your registration is very important to us. Being a registered member of the parish is especially important when you need to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, Matrimony or the Anointing of the Sick.

Please fill out to register or to change your address or phone number and return to the Parish Office, the collection basket or the U.S. mail. You may also register online at www.saintandrewchicago.com.

Check one: ____ New ____ Change of address/phone ______moving - please remove from parish list

Adult #1 in Household Occupation: ___________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________Last name Mr. and Mrs., Mr., Ms., Mrs., Miss First name Middle Initial

____________________________________________________________________________________Address City State Zip code

____________________________________________________________________________________Home phone Work phone email

Birthdate: ____/____/____ Religion:_______________ Single/Married/Divorced:_________________

Adult #2 in Household Spouse ______or _____________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________Last name Mr. and Mrs., Mr., Ms., Mrs., Miss First name Middle Initial

____________________________________________________________________________________Home phone Work phone email

Occupation: ____________________________ Birthdate: ____/____/____ Religion:_______________

Other Members in Household

11January 1, 2017

Thank you to our Golf Outing Sponsors

Marguerite MalecekRebecca MarkovichSandra MarronThomas MasonLily MbingloMadalyn McCarthyErin McCarthyDennis McHughTodd MillerNaomi MorelosTeresa MorrisseyMichael NothnagelDavid O’BrienJeanine PelicanGabrielle RooneyAida SanabriaEufrosina SerranillaMakena SorotaMark TomaszewskiJustin TresnowskiRyan TuscherVida VinzonsGary WaltersSean WelshErika Woosmann

Tim AdkissonPatrick AndersonMary BibbRegina CabreraJames CallahanGeorge ChaoBenjamin CheekKristen CheekAllison CookeJames CravensKatherine CrouchAmario CruzPatty DillonSarah EvansKellie FurmanSandra GonzalezJames HaderleinMary HinardLeas HorwathIda JapczykMargaret JonesNicholas KadjanJack KeenanBridie KellyRyen KilanderMelissa LaraWilliam LeahyAddison LeslieSarah LewisAlice Lindstrom

DREW’S DOLLARSFundraising while you shop!

Do you need to run to the store for a gift for an upcoming Birthday, Anniversary or Wedding? Well, look no further! Saint Andrew has been participating in a gift card program for years. You can purchase hundreds of gift cards at face value and each time you do, Saint Andrew receives a percentage for each card sold. We will continue to have a few of each gift card on hand at the rectory including Amazon.com, Mariano’s, Jewel, Starbucks, Target, Dunkin Donuts, Visa and iTunes. Stop by the rectory or school office for an Order Form. Orders are due on Monday morning for delivery on Wednesday afternoon. For more information, email Julie Richards at julierichards@saintandrewchicago.com.

Birthday Celebrations

Job Outreach MinistryThe Job Outreach Ministry seeks to help those looking for work or seeking a change in employment. For assistance please contact Jennifer Smith at jgsmith62@comcast.net to get help looking for work or to assist others in ne.00ed.

12 January 1, 2017

Thank you to our 5K Sponsors

Save the DatePlease join us for our St. Patrick’s Day themed evening of

fun! Celebrate with friends, food, drinks and dancing! Live entertainment featuring Foy School Irish Dancers

and Wedding Banned, returning after an awesome performance at WTG 2015.

Live and Silent Auction$75 Early Bird registrationopen now through 2/12/2017.

Purchase admission and raffle tickets at wearinthegreen2017.com.

Hope to see you there!

March 4, 2017 6PM-Midnight

Benefit for Saint Andrew Parish & School

the Wearin’ Green

CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS Saint Andrew #000543 3546 N. Paulina Chicago, Il 60657

TELEPHONE 773 525-3016

CONTACT PERSON Chris O’Malley

EMAIL christinaomalley@saintandrewchicago.com

SOFTWARE ADOBE INDESIGN CC 2014 Adobe Acrobat 8.0 Windows 7 Professional

PRINTER Xerox U2520

NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 Through 15 SUNDAY BULLETIN January 1, 2017

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

800 bulletins