WORSHIP SCHEDULE Saturday 4:00 pm and 5:30 pm (English) Sunday 7:30 am (English) 8:45 am (en Español) - Iglesia 9:00 am (English) - Hall 10:30 am (English) - Church 10:30 am (po Polsku) - Hall 12:00 noon (po Polsku)-Church 12:00 noon (English) - Hall

Weekdays 7:30 am (Mon. Tue. Thurs. Fri.) 7:00 am & 8:00 am (Wednesday) 8:00 am (Saturday) 7:15 pm (po Polsku) (Tue.) Reconciliation Saturdays 3:00 — 3:50 pm Wednesdays 5:45—6:45 pm with Adoration Seasonal Services and by Appointment

Website: www.andrewcc.org PARISH OFFICES 530 Glen, Romeoville, IL 60446 (815) 886-4165, Fax (815) 886-6119 Email: office@andrewcc.org Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm Friday 8:30am-2:00pm

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Second Sunday of Advent-December 10th, 2017

Mass Intentions This WeekPage Two December 10, 2017

Monday, December 11

Prayer Vigil Charismatic 6:30 pm—9:30 pm St. Mary Back Room 204 OLG Hispanic Novena 6:00 PM-7:30 PM-Church Boy Scout Troop #22 6:30 pm—8:30 pm Room 203 Legion of Mary 7:00 pm—9:00 pm Conf. Room A Polish Retreat 8:00 pm—9:00 pm Church

Tuesday, December 12 OLG Mananitas 5:00 am Seranade OLG Mananitas 5:30 am –6:30 am Prayer Service OLG Play 6:30 pm Church OLG Mass 7:00 pm —8:30 pm Church OLG Celebration 8:30 pm—10:00 pm Parish Hall Rosary 7:00 pm — 7:30 pm St. Francis Room RCIA 7:00 PM-9:00 PM Conference Room A Wednesday, December 13 Food Pantry 10:00 am — 12:30 pm Adoration 5:30 PM-7:00 PM-Church Curcillo Ultreya 7:00 pm Room 113 Charismatic Group 7:00 pm—9:30 pm—Church PTO Meeting 6:30 pm — 9:00 pm Room 110 Spanish Adult Choir 7:00 pm — Room 102 K of C Meeting 7:00 PM—9:00 PM Parish Hall AA Meeting 7:30 pm — St. Mary Center (B) Rm. 204 Thursday, December 14 Children’s Choir Practice 4:30 pm—5:30 pm Church Adult Choir Practice 7:00 pm—9:00 pm Room 102 Christmas Concert 6:30 pm —9:00 pm Church Friday, December 15 Polish Mass 7:00 pm—8:00 pm Church

Saturday, December 16 Posada 6:30 PM—10:00 PM Parish Hall Polish Reconciliation 7:30 PM--9:00 PM Church Spanish Adoration 8:30 pm—11:30 pm Sunday, December 17 RCIA 11:00 am —1:00 pm Conference Room A Posada 7:00 pm— 8:30 pm Church

Saturday, December 9

8:00 AM —Marianne Babinsky by Lucille Ptak 4:00 PM — Ruth Rychetsky by Family 5:30 PM — Lillian Caliendo by Project Gabriel 7:30 PM (P)—Intention of the Celebrant

Sunday, December 10

7:30 AM—(E-Ch) Thomas Scanlan by Family 8:45 AM— (S-Ch) Manuel & Guadalupe Martinez by Barb Martinez Sra. Josefina Aparicio by Sr. Jose Aparicio Sr. Alberto Martinez Luna Rodualdo Abigail Barajas 9:00 AM—(E-Hall) Richard Kleffman by Diane Kleffman 10:30 AM—(E-Ch) Philip Duffin by Sedlacek Family 10:30 AM—(P-Hall) Intention of the Celebrant 12:00 PM—(E-Hall) Parish Family 12:00 PM—(P-Ch) Collective Mass Intentions

Monday, December 11

7:30 AM—Bob Drdak by Clark Family

Tuesday, December 12

7:30 AM—Deceased members of the Searcy and Dombrowski Families by the Searcy family 7:15 PM (P)—Intention of Celebrant

Wednesday, December 13

7:00 AM—Souls in Purgatory by Maria Diamond 8:00 AM—John Browne by Family

Thursday, December 14

7:30 AM—Arlene Linkenheld by Pat Horan Friday, December 15 7:00 AM (E)—Donna Kamradt by Frank Kamradt Saturday, December 16

8:00 AM —Donna Geraghty by Family 4:00 PM — Vernon Smith by Smith Family 5:30 PM — John Brown by Kay and Howard Westrich 7:30 PM (P)—Intention of the Celebrant

Sunday, December 17

7:30 AM—(E-Ch) Parish Family 8:45 AM— (S-Ch) Sra. Graciela Tovar by Sra. Guadalupe Chavez 9:00 AM—(E-Hall) Joan Gutowski by Carol Shelton 10:30 AM—(E-Ch) John Fitzpatrick and Ralph Beamon by Family 10:30 AM—(P-Hall) Intention of the Celebrant 12:00 PM—(E-Hall) Fred and Evelyn Schmitz by Barb Sanders 12:00 PM—(P-Ch) Collective Mass Intentions

E=English P=Polish S=Spanish Ch=Church

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Rev. Gregor Gorsic, Pastor (815) 886-4165 ext. 317

My dear family of St. Andrew the Apostle!

In the beginning, God had a beautiful plan. God’s original intent was that man and woman would be on intimate terms with God and would be helpmates for each other — their “face to face.” They would be fruitful and have abundant offspring, and would be in harmony with the earth. Not only that, humans are said to be created in God’s own image, “male and female He created them.” So not only is woman made in God’s image, the relationship between men and women is said to be God’s image, and to actually manifest the very nature of God! Jesus speaks of divorce as being allowed “because of the hardness of your hearts,” and then He adds, “but it was not so in the beginning.” Jesus clearly states, “What God has joined together, let no one put asunder” (Mt 19,2-13). This was God’s basic intent, an intent God never abandons and must guide healing today.

I continue here as I have sporadically over the past months to share with you insights developed over a lifetime of experience by those among us who have entered into the darkness to shed God’s light of truth and love. Among these, of course, is Fr. Robert Sears, SJ, whose beautiful reflections on our relationships as men and women, as males and females, as husbands and wives, have been predominantly featured in the past weeks’ pastor’s letters here in our bulletin.

So where did all the shame and blame game come from, the apparent subordination of woman to man and sin? It’s apparent that when God commands not to eat of the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, he means it by adding the warning “lest you die.” Faced with the choice of God’s word (the tree of life) or their own desires (the tree of the knowledge of good and evil), they chose their way in disobedience. Losing that intimate relation to God, our first parents (Adam and Eve) “woke up to their nakedness,” covered themselves and hid, and so “shame” was born. What followed we all understand: when God confronted them, they made excuses and sidestepped responsibility for what they did. Adam blamed Eve, Eve blamed the serpent. And so Adam and Eve were no longer gifts for one another opening each other to God’s love, but had become occasions of sin and shame for each other. Other consequences followed as they were led away from grateful receptivity into control and clinging, their fruitfulness would be now through pain, while the earth itself would resist their efforts to till it. God’s original intent seemed tragically distorted and corrupted by their disobedience to God’s word. Still, God promised redemption. In the end the seed of the woman would crush the head of the serpent!

Sin inexorably continued on: Cain killed Abel out of envy and fear his gift was unappreciated. Cain’s violence increased in his offspring. For example, his grandson Lamech boasts of his killing: “If Cain is avenged sevenfold, truly Lamech seventy-sevenfold” (Gn 4,24). The need for love grew into lust. God saw human thoughts were constantly on evil, so He brought on the flood, with Noah as a second Adam, but still, the human depravity continued even though God gave a rainbow promising not to destroy humankind again. The monthly cycle of women was seen as defilement, and actual subordination of women to men took place.

Through it all, God repeatedly intervened to restore what was originally intended. Abraham is called to a life of obedience to God’s word. And when he and Sarah finally are given a son, Isaac, in their old age, God calls Abraham to sacrifice Isaac, showing that even the natural bond to children needs to be sacrificed to God. The promise and testing continue with Isaac and his wife Rebecca, with their sons Esau and Jacob, and with Jacob and Rachel, who fall in love but must delay their marriage for 14 years. True love does not come without suffering.

Then Jacob’s twelve sons become divided because of their envy of Joseph — the enmity between siblings continues. Finally, Joseph, though clearly naïve, brings healing through his faithfulness to God despite his brothers’ hatred and being falsely imprisoned. Joseph says to his brothers, full of faith in God, “What you intended for evil, God intended for good — the salvation of many” (Gn 50,20). Joseph shows us God’s way of healing. He focuses not on the hurt or human failing, but on God. Adherence to God despite hurt and trials ultimately leads to the restoration of God’s original intent. That’s the point but it is a truth too quickly forgotten, and it is finally made possible only in Jesus and the gift of God’s Spirit in our hearts.

Let us open our hearts to the light, for God does not wish anyone to walk, or live, in darkness! Lord Jesus, come! Marana-tha!

In the loving Hearts of Jesus and Mary, Fr. Gregor

— Gender Wars and Healing: Part Two —

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Remember these men and women in your daily prayers . . .

DECEMBER 11 Srs. Mary Brian Costello, Mary Jo Keane, Teresa Maltby RSM – Dolores Blahaus, Teresa Victoria DiBrizzi, Mary Paul Metivier SH (HHS) 12 Art Martinez (Deacon Candidate) 13 Srs. Catherine Tighe SH (HHS) – Joan Shields, Adrienne Weseman SNDdeN 14 Srs. Rosa Pan, Rosemary Rafter, Sharon Richards, Rosemary Ward SP 15 Frs. Albert Heidecke & Hugh Fullmer 16 Frs. Michael O’Keefe, Glenn Snow, Jose Luis Torres, Edward Ward, John Welch O.Carm 17 Fr. Burke Masters (Vocation Director)

The Society of St. Vincent DePaul St. Andrew the Apostle Conference …neighbor helping neighbor… Our helpline 815-886-4165 ext. 304

All calls are confidential with callbacks within 24 hours.

In today’s Gospel John the Baptist urges us to “Prepare the way of the Lord.” We are called to help prepare the way of the Lord by making the real meaning of Christmas come alive in our own hearts, in our family and to reach out to those in need. Is there a family you know who needs assistance? Please call the Society of St. Vincent de Paul so that together we can help the suffering and the poor to celebrate Christmas.

“If I could only put into everybody’s heart the flame that burns in my breast, making me love the Hearts of Jesus and Mary so much!”

—Blessed Jacinta Marto

READINGS FOR THE WEEK: Monday: Is 35:1-10; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Lk 5:17-26 Tuesday: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47, or any readings from the Common of The Blessed Virgin Mary, nos. 707-712 Wednesday: Is 40:25-31; Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10; Mt 11:28- 30 Thursday: Is 41:13-20; Ps 145:1, 9-13ab; Mt 11:11- 15 Friday: Is 48:17-19; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Mt 11:16-19 Saturday: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Ps 80:2ac, 3b, 15-16, 18- 19; Mt 17:9a, 10-13 Sunday: Is 61:1-2a, 10-11; Lk 1:46-50, 53-54; 1 Thes 5:16-24; Jn 1:6-8, 19-28

Collections for December 2 and 3

Sunday Collection………….$17,706.43 Christmas Flowers…………..$ 592.00 2nd Collection We Care….$ 2,430.02

Thank you

Foundation for the Future

Amount as of October 31, 2017 $694,541.67 Additional donations $ 6,381.00

Total (as of Nov. 30, 2017) $700,922.67

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Don’t miss out on the upcoming enrichment for married couples on Feb. 2-4, 2018 at the Wyndham Hotel in Elk Grove Village. 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.

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PRAYER BLANKETS AVAILABLE

Do you know someone who is very ill, having surgery, or recovering? Why not bring them a

Prayer Blanket? The blessed blankets are available to pick up from Sue at the Music/Worship Office by the church entrance.

815-886-4165 ext. 314 or

music@andrewcc.org

SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION FOR ADULTS

If you have never received the Sacrament of Confirmation and desire to receive this Sacrament, please contact Barb at the Adult Faith Formation Office at 815-886-4165ext. 308. Sessions for preparation of this Sacrament will be held on the following five Thursdays: January 11, 25, February 1, 8, and 15 at St. Andrew the Apostle. Reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation will take place on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at the Cathedral of St. Raymond in Joliet. These five sessions preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation are open to all adults (18 years or order) who desire to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.

Please join the Joliet Franciscan Sisters for an Advent Prayer Luncheon on Wednesday, December 13 at 11:00 AM at the Joliet Franciscan Center, 1433 Essington Road in Joliet. This event is for men and women. A light lunch will be available. Our Advent Reflection speaker is Sister Mary Elizabeth Imler OSF, who has been a favorite of many who attend our events. Sister Mary Elizabeth is the Vice-President of Mission Integration and Ministry at the University of St. Francis as well as serving as Vicaress/First Councilor for the Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart. Space is limited, so please RSVP by Monday, December 11 by calling 815-725-8735. This event has a suggested donation of $10. We invite you and your guests to bring non-perishable food items which will be delivered to a local food pantry.

Christmas Mass Schedule Christmas Eve 4:00PM English - Church 4:00PM English - Hall 6:00PM Spanish - Church 10:00PM English - Church 12:00MID Polish - Church Christmas Day 8:30AM English - Church 10:30AM English - Church 12:00PM English - Hall 12:00PM Polish - Church New Year’s Day 9:00AM English- Church

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Ramona Tagle Coordinadora del Ministerio Hispano 815-886-4165 Ext. 305

Hispanic@andrewcc.org 10, de Diciembre de 2017

Novena a Nuestra Señora

de Guadalupe Diciembre ,10 Iglesia a las 6:30pm Diciembre 11, en Iglesia 6:00pm

Mañanitas 12, de Diciembre a las 5:00 am Serenata con Mariachi,

5:30 am Servicio de Oración 6:30 pm Obra y 7:00 pm Misa

Después convivencia en el salón.

La Sagrada

Familia

Sr. Elder Y Sandra Casildo

Intención de Misa Sr. Manuel Y Guadalupe

Martínez Sra. Josefina Aparicio

Rodualdo Abigail Barajas Sr. Alberto Martínez Luna

ARBOL DE NAVIDAD

No se les olviden llevar una tiquete De el árbol de navidad, para compra un regalo

para los niños que esperan un regalo de

Navidad.. Mil Gracias A Todos los que nos

apoyaron este año con sus regalos de Navidad!

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Simbang Gabi MASS DECEMBER 23, 2017 at 5:30pm

Simbang Gabi literally means “evening or night mass.” In practice, it refers to the Philippine Catholic tradition of celebrating a “novena”, a series of nine Advent evening masses from Dec. 15 through Dec. 23, leading to Christmas Day. (In the Philippines, the dates are from Dec. 16-24 since Simbang Gabi is held in the early morning.) The Simbang Gabi originated from the Missa Aurea (Golden mass or Angel’s mass) tradition, introduced to the Philippines by the Spanish friars at the start of the Catholic evangelization of the islands. In 1587, Friar Diego Soria petitioned Pope Sixtus V for permission to celebrate these Masses outdoors due to such massive crowds coming to worship. The request was granted through a rescript, and in the 17th century, the Simbang Gabi or Misa de Gallo or Misa de Aguinaldo - as the practice is variously referred to by the Catholic populace in the Philippines - became a permanent fixture in the Philippine Catholic religious traditions. Originally (and still observed in most places in the Philippines), the Simbang Gabi Masses were held at the

crack of dawn - at 4:00 or 5:00 am, when the roosters crowed to announce the dawn of a new day, hence the name, Misa de Gallo (gallo=rooster), and when families of farmers and fishermen began or ended their day. Farmers began working in their fields early to avoid the intense heat, while the fishermen who spent all night at sea came home early to sell their catch. So, at the first sound of dawn, the local bands started playing traditional carols all over town and church bells pealed to summon everyone for the Simbang Gabi. Families would walk to the church passing by homes with lighted parol or lanterns fashioned out of bamboo and colored paper. In the darkness of the night, we sing with joyful longing for the coming of the Savior, the Light of the world. In the deadly darkness of sin, we hope eagerly for the coming of the Savior, the Life of the world. In Simbang Gabi, we join Mary and Joseph, all other saints, prophets, and the Christian faithful throughout history in joyfully welcoming the Savior who is the Light and the Life of the world.

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Ks. Michał Twarużek Wikariusz Parafialny

(815) 886-4165 ext. 311 email: assocpastor@andrewcc.org

email: michaltwardy24@gmail.com sprawy urzędowe po

wcześniejszym ustaleniu spotkania

Marta Wysocki Koordynator Polskiego Duszpasterstwa

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

Godziny pracy: Wtorki i Środy od 8:30 a.m do 2:30 p.m.

Ks. Michał Twarużek Marta Wysocki

Msza Św. Wtorkowa

12 grudnia jest odwołana

RORATY Wtorek Grudzień 5 o godzinie 7:15 wieczorem. Piątek Grudzień 15 o godzinie 7:00 wieczorem.

Wtorek Grudzień 19 o godzinie 7:15 wieczorem. Piątek Grudzień 22 o godzinie 7:00 wieczorem.

Roraty, msza roratna, pot. msza roratnia – pierwsza msza o wschodzie słońca w okresie adwentu. Jest to msza wotywna o Najświętszej Maryi Pannie. Nazwa mszy pochodzi od jej introitu, który zaczyna się od słów „rorate cæli desuper” („spuśćcie rosę niebiosa”).

ANDRZEJKI 2017

Przychody/Income……...………………………$7,736

Rozchod/Expense……………………………..$2,615.89

Dochód Rzeczywisty/Profit…………………..$5,120.11

Pragniemy wszystkim podziękować za pomoc i zaangażowanie w Niedzieli Gościnności, za przygotowanie, pieczenie i ofiarowanie smacznych wypieków.

Grafik na Grudzień 12.17 12.24 12.31

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Lektor Darek Pikul Stanisława Mniszak Andrzej Gucwa

Szafarz I Stanisław Ryndak Stanisław Ryndak Stanisław Ryndak

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Lektor I Kamil Tomaszek Krzysztof Tomaszek Miroslaw Gaik

Lektor II Ania Bzdyk Anna Dziedzic Marian Łukaszczyk

Szafarz I Grace Gacek Maria Szarek Maria Szarek

Szafarz II Eugeniusz Szarek Eugeniusz Szarek

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Mary Kerwin—Office 815-886-5962 x 501

ffoffice@andrewcc.org

Elena Ibarra—Coordinator 815-886-5962 x 503

faithformation@andrewcc.org *Hablo Español*

FAITH FORMATION OFFICE HOURS Sunday, Dec 10th 9am-12pm Monday, Dec 11th 4:30-6:30pm Tuesday, Dec 12th 9am-12pm Wednesday, Dec 13th 2:00-4:00pm Thursday, Dec 14th 9am-12pm

WE AWAIT THE KING Heaven was not empty | Reflection by Bishop Fulton Sheen

When we say that God became man, we do not mean to say that heaven was empty. That

would be to think of heaven as a kind of a space, like a room that was twenty by thirty feet. When God came to this world, he did not leave heaven empty. When he came to this world,

he was not shaved down, whittled down to human proportions. Rather, Christ was the life of God dwelling in human flesh.

St. Thomas Aquinas includes a very beautiful description of this in one of his

hymns. He said, "The heavenly Word proceeding forth, yet leaving not the

Father's side."

A Jewish scholar who became a Christian and who knew the Old Testament very

well and all of the traditions of the Jews, said that at the time of Christ the rabbis had gathered together 456 prophecies

concerning the Messiah, the Christ, the conqueror of evil who was to be born and

to enter into a new covenant with mankind. Suppose the chances of any one prophecy being fulfilled by accident, say the place where he would be born, was

one in a hundred.

Then, if two prophecies were fulfilled, the chances would be one in a thousand. If three prophecies were to coincide in Christ, that would be one in ten thousand. If four, one in a

hundred thousand. If five, one in a million. Now if all of these prophecies were fulfilled in Christ, what would be the chance of them all concurring at the appointed moment, not only

in place but also in time, as was foretold by the prophet Daniel? Take a pencil and write on a sheet of paper the numeral 1, and draw a line beneath it. Under the line write 84, and after 84, if you have time, write 126 zeros. That is the chance of all of the prophecies of Christ

being fulfilled. It runs into millions and millions, trillions and trillions.

Prayers of the Parish Michael Cavoto, HN James M. Chavez, Matthew Domek, Christopher Durkovic, James Dean Johnson, Jacob Kikta, Bill Nelson, 1st Lt. Alexander Nuxoll, Sgt. Kevin Parker, 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.

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Interested in being a Boy Scout? Enrollment is open to boys ages 10-17. St. Andrew’s Boy Scout

Troop 2 is inviting newcomers to join! Meetings are every Monday at 6:30 PM at St. Andrew the Apostle.

CAMPING-ARCHERY-FISHING-SHOOTING

SPORTS-BIKING

Contact:

Jim Suffern-Scoutmaster eagle1_80@prodigy.net

CatholicMinistriesAnnualAppealPledgeReportasofDecember3,2017 Monthly pledge payments for CMAA pledges can continue to be made. It is very important that these pledges be paid so that our parish will reach our goal. Once we have reached our goal in paid pledges, 70% of the additional funds received will be returned to the parish for our use. PARISH GOAL: $77,126 AMOUNT PLEDGED: $93,984 AMOUNT PAID: $80,875 REMAINING BALANCE: $13,109 REBATEAMOUNT:$2,624* *70% of additional funds received beyond goal will be returned to the parish for our use. We have a potential of receiving a rebate of over $10,700 if everyone keeps their pledges!

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Exciting News for Parents about the NEW TAX CREDIT SCHOLARSHIP If you have any questions please feel free to contact

Mrs. Albreski at 815-886-5953 ext. 421

The State of Illinois recently passed the Invest in Kids Act to help provide families

funding to attend the private school of their choice. The Tax Credit Scholarship

Program begins in January 2018 and will automatically expire January 2023 unless it is

extended by the legislature.

To participate in the program the parent/custodian and student: must select a qualified school and apply for

admission

comply with the qualified school’s published policies; and

apply for a scholarship through the Scholarship Granting Organization

authorize the Scholarship Granting Organization to access information needed for income eligibility determinations.

SAVE THE DATE Please join us at our annual CHRISTMAS CONCERT.

When: Thursday, December 14th Time: 6:30 PM Where: Church

Come out for an evening of entertainment provided by the St. Andrew School Children.

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Please Pray For Frances Ison, Mildred Drdak, Katie Churulo, Marie Lynch, Aldona Murphy, Sabina Sobolewski, Julie Adams, Frances Di Filppo, Debra Marino, Jennie Calendo, Elaine Knox, Gigi Belinski, Clara Hannan, Angela Comella, Joseph Orland, Mary Beitler, Annette Franco Jean, Carla Lennon, Gloria Martino, John Cimachowicz, Jackson Malin, Justin Wegner, Barbara Polenc, Rosemary Paulsen, John Rossi, Joseph Cavanagh, Kathy Borowski, Ron Blicharz, Margaret Herbst, Rosemarie Kremske, Marge Strauel, Jim Furey, Cruz Perez, Ernie Manago, Gloria Ventresca, Angelica Escalon, Louise Prassa, Janet Mrazek, Joan Tracz, Mary Patricia Hendron, Richard Duggan, Debi Donohue, Tony Zapotocky, Janet Phad, Ann Hinshaw, Alaina Atwood, Mary Lou Domek, Lorraine Foster, Pauline Warkenthien, Mary Mikrut, Timothy Hurley, Rich Mroz, Ruth McCarten, Brian Beam, Jack Frazier, Jenna Castagnino Look upon our brothers and sisters who are ill, in the midst of illness and pain, may they be united with Christ, who heals both body and soul; may they know the consolation promised to those who suffer and be fully restored to wellness and wholeness. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen.

GRANT ETERNAL REST, LIGHT AND PEACE TO ALL FAITHFUL DEPARTED

Please call the parish office by Monday at (815) 886-4165 x301 for the name of your loved one to be placed for 3 weeks on our short term prayer list. Also, please call the parish office, if you are hospitalized and would like a visit from our hospital ministry team or homebound and in need of communion.

Hospital Visitation of Parishioners Please remember that if you or any family members find yourselves in a hospital, be sure to let them know you are a parishioner at St. Andrew’s — it doesn’t hurt to say it a few times, either! Whenever we priests, deacons or Eucharistic Ministers come to visit, we check the hospital list of parishioners printed under “St. Andrew.” But if you’re not listed as a parishioner of St. Andrew, we won’t know you’re even there! We do not want to miss you! You can always call us, too, at the office, (815) 886-4165 ext. 301. Thank you. May the Lord Jesus be with you all your days, to love and be loved by Him, to honor and serve Him, as He honors and serves us!

A COMMUNITY OF WORD AND SACRAMENT SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION

CATECHUMENATE The Catechumenate is a community which gathers those adults who have not been baptized, and seek deeper insight into the Christian faith.

BAPTISM OF CHILDREN

We joyfully celebrate the baptism of children of Christian households which are joined to our weekly worship, and have active registration in our parish community for at least 3 months. After registration in the parish, please attend an Evening of Awareness, if you have not attended a class in the past two years, to register for Baptism and select a date. Classes are presented on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Baptism is celebrated on the third Sunday of the month at 1:30 p.m.

EUCHARIST AND CONFIRMATION

Formation for those coming first to the table of the Lord as children is infused into the efforts of our school and Faith Formation Office. Confirmation formation is a two year process completed in eighth grade. Please call the Faith Formation Office for more information.

SACRAMENTS OF COMMITMENT

MARRIAGE

Marriage preparation is a six month process of prayer, reflection and study. Couples work with both the presider and a sponsor couple through this process. Please note that this six month period of preparation is essential.

ORDERS

Those seeking assistance in discerning a call to ordained ministry are encouraged to call the parish offices.

SACRAMENTS OF HEALING

RECONCILIATION Reconciliation is available each Saturday afternoon, 3:00pm, Wednesday evening, 5:45-6:45pm, through seasonal communal services, and by appointment.

ANOINTING

Anointing of the Sick is offered through seasonal services, and always by request. If hospitalized, please immediately seek anointing from the Catholic chaplain. I would like to have my house blessed.

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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.

The requirements to receive food commodities from the Pantry is that a valid State of Illinois Driver's License or State of Illinois ID and a current utility bill with your Romeoville address must be presented at the time of sign-in. Due to the poor economy, loss of employment or housing, and if you are currently residing with a Romeoville family, you may bring your valid Illinois Driver’s License or State ID AND a current utility bill from the Romeoville residents you are living with. Some proof of residency must be established. This must be brought to the Pantry each time you come for food assistance.

The Pantry is located at 219 Arlington. For further information, please contact Jack or Pat Frazier at (815) 919-3233.

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

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Page Thirteen December 10, 2017 Parish Staff (815) 886-4165 Rev. Gregor Gorsic, Pastor, ext. 317

Rev. Michał Twaruzek, Associate Pastor, ext. 311 Rev. Jacob Kolawole, Priest in Residence, ext. 301 Rev. Tomy Chellakandathil, CMI, Priest in Residence, ext. 301 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 Sue Psenicka, Director of Music & Worship Coordinator, ext. 314 Barb Sanders, Contact for Adult Faith Formation, ext. 308 Russell McNab, Facility Manager, ext. 316

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

St. Andrew Faith Formation (815) 886-5962 Elena Ibarra, Coordinator of Faith Formation, ext. 503 Mary Kerwin, Faith Formation Office ext. 501

Deacons: Deacon Jesse Tagle Deacon Jerry Clark Deacon Ricardo Marquez Deacon Herb Waldron Deacon Felix Dominguez Deacon Rich Ford Deacon Rigoberto Padilla

St. Vincent de Paul Society (815) 886-4165 ext. 304 Knights of Columbus (815) 651-4585 Independent Counseling Services: Victor Alvarez (815) 886-4165 ext. 315

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