The Bell January 3, 2016 The Epiphany of the Lord

Mission Statement

We the people of St. Mary

Parish, because of our

baptismal promises and compelled by our Catholic

identity, seek to be an example of

God’s presence by worship, education,

and service to our neighbors

with sensitivity

to those most in need of God’s love.

From the Pastor’s Desk! January 3, 2016

Months ago a new parishioner, Ferdinand Uy, came to me and asked what he could do to become more involved in the parish. He and his wife, Christie and son, Isaiah had been parishioners for a little over a year moving from the North side of Chicago and had looked at many of the neighboring parishes before settling on St. Mary. After a lengthy conversation it was decided that Ferdie would work on beginning a new ‘Welcoming Committee’ here at St. Mary Parish. The goals would be

twofold: to have events to encourage people to get to know one another and to work with our current parish leadership in the art of welcoming new people into an established community. Looking for an event that would get this new ministry started, Ferdie came up with the idea of ‘Milk and Cookies with St. Nick’. Along with that event he would host events to share with different groups and interested parties on how to go about reaching out to the stranger in our midst in a more proactive way to help them feel more welcomed and involved in the different parish ministries. It can be difficult for a stranger to break into a group of people who all seem to know each other. Ferdie would use techniques that he had learned through his work experience and readily adapted to a parish community. He got very busy and reached out to all the parish organizations to be a part of ‘Milk and Cookies with St. Nick’. Some responded most positively and chose to be a part of the event on December 6th, the Feast of St. Nicholas. In looking back on who came to the event there was quite a large number of newcomers at the event since publicity had been sent to all the preschools and grade schools in Riverside. It did turn out to be a welcoming event that introduced non parishioners to our St. Mary Community. Other events will be planned in the coming year and Ferdie will host more workshops to help us be an even more welcoming community. Thank you to Ferdie for taking on such an event and thank you to all those who said ‘yes’ to help in this event for you assisted a newcomer in our community to feel welcomed and included and in the process began a new tradition for our parish. A perfect example of how we build and invite people to be a part of the kingdom!

Fr. Tom ~ Ferdie, Christie, and Isaiah with Santa ~

Save the Date! March 5, 2016 Pasta Dinner

St. Mary Knights of Columbus Bishop Ketteler Council

Bigger and Better than Ever!

CHRISTMAS FLOWERS IN MEMORIAM

This Christmas, parishioners were invited to assist in creating a small, yet tangible, remembrance of their family members and/or friends while helping to fund the Christmas flowers and enhance the parish liturgies. Parishioners have taken this special opportunity to remember the following:

DANNY MCGOVERN GEORGIE STRNAD

WE REMEMBER OUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS, LIVING AND DECEASED,

AND THOSE WHO HAVE NO ONE TO PRAY FOR THEM.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Jn 3:22 -- 4:6; Ps 2:7bc-8, 10-12a; Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 Tuesday: 1 Jn 4:7-10; Ps 72:1-4, 7-8; Mk 6:34-44 Wednesday: 1 Jn 4:11-18; Ps 72:1-2, 10, 12-13; Mk 6:45-52 Thursday: 1 Jn 4:19 -- 5:4; Ps 72:1-2, 14, 15bc, 17; Lk 4:14-22a Friday: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 5:12-16 Saturday: 1 Jn 5:14-21; Ps 149:1-6a, 9b; Jn 3:22-30 Sunday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 40:1-5, 9-11; Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10 or Ps 104:1b-4, 24-25, 27-30; Acts 10:34-38 or Ti 2:11-14; 3:4-7; Lk 3:15-16, 21-22

The Service Outreach Committee and St. Mary Parish would like to thank Dalia Rocotello for six years of inspired leadership. In her tenure the people of the parish have provided countless hours of service to those

experiencing poverty and illness, to our elderly and veterans, and for the benefit of our families and the environment. If you are interested in joining the Service Outreach Committee and continuing this rewarding work, please join us at our next meeting on January 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the Oak Room Lounge.

TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL WILL OFFER THEIR ENTRANCE EXAM ON JANUARY 9, 2016 AT 8:00 A.M.

Students taking the test are required to bring two #2 pencils and a $25 test fee. Calculators are not allowed. For more information, contact Patti Williams at 708-453-8342 or at pwilliams@TRINITYHS.ORG

The Parish Calendar can be found on the Parish website at

http://stmaryriverside.org/calendar5/

Joyful Again Retreat/Workshops For Widowed Men and Women

On January 16 & 17, 2016, and on March 5 & 6, 2016, workshops will be held at Our Lady of the Angels House of Prayer (in Lemont on Alvernia Manor’s Campus).

Space is limited—register early. Overnight stay is required. No commuters. Lodging and meals are included.

For more information, phone 708-354-7211.

You can also see a short video on our website: www.joyfulagain.org

or E-mail: joyfulagain7211@gmail

The holidays are especially hard for those who are wid-owed. Missing your spouse is a special loss. This program is designed to help the widowed find hope and joy again.

Suburban Catholic Singles Group (SCSG) Multi Parish Ministry

For singles in their 40’s and 50’s January Events

Saturday, 1/16, 7:00 p.m., Dinner and More: Fitz's Spare Keys (Food, Bowling, Pool and Music) located at 119 N. York St. in Elmhurst. Please RSVP by 1/13.

Saturday, 1/30, 7:00 p.m. Dinner and Music: Hackney's hosting the band, Five Guys named Moe cover Band) located at 123rd and La Grange Rd. in Palos Park. RSVP required by 1/27 if attending.

Above events are subject to change.

You can contact us at singlesadmin@gmail.com Find us on Facebook – Suburban Catholic Singles

Campaign Corner will return on January 10th. In the meantime…

*If you have any Campaign-related questions or wish to speak with Fr. Tom about your personal commitment, please contact Kristin Short and she will assist you:

(708) 447-1020 or Campaign@stmaryriverside.org

OUR PART

THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD – JANUARY 10TH

Next week ‘our part’ of the readings, everyone’s part, is to sing this Response:

“O BLESS THE LORD, MY SOUL, O BLESS THE LORD.”

The readings are Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11; Psalm 104:1-4, 24-25, 27-30; Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7; Luke 3:15-16, 21-22. Reading this scripture before we attend Mass next Sunday will enable us to be more fully prepared to listen to God’s Word and faithfully to sing our part, “O BLESS THE LORD, MY SOUL, O BLESS THE LORD.”

A MEDITATION

O bless the Lord, my soul, O bless the Lord. Spirit as dove comes to this river scene, Showing the Baptist his Holy Reward, Revealing God’s mercy as in a dream. Thinks John, “Is this the One who is to come?” John hears truth, “You are my beloved Son; With you I am well pleased”- the time has come; God’s plan of salvation is now begun. Son to increase, John to decrease and cease, As blessed martyrdom comes to this saint; The way now prepared for the Prince of Peace, John then faces beheading without complaint. After John’s work will the Good News begin, One without sin came to save us from sin. Deacon Bob

ST. PATRICK HIGH SCHOOL PLACEMENT EXAM WILL BE GIVEN

ON JANUARY 9, 2016 AT 8:00 A.M.

Bring the following: Two #2 pencils, pen & calculator and a $25 test fee (cash, check or money order). Enter through Theatre (East entrance off Belmont Ave. lot). Contact person: Brian O’Connor at: 773-205-3770 or at boconnor@stpatrick.org

The Gamboa Family Paul, Nicole, Juliana and John

Welcome to Our New Parishioners

SCHOOL AND TUTORS ON WHEELS TRAINING

(A Sponsored Ministry of the Congregation of St. Joseph) School and Tutors on Wheels is hosting a training

session for ESL tutors on January 9 and January 16, 2016.

If you are interested in becoming a one-on-one tutor,

please call Jeanie at 630-217-0396 or Kathy at 630-248-9594.

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER

The Magi offered gifts to the Christ Child. Spouses, learn more about giving the gift of yourselves to each other by attending one of the upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends on February 12-14, 2016 or April 8-10, 2016 or June 10-12, 2016, all at Elk Grove Village, IL. Early registration is highly recommended. For reservations/information, call Jim & Kris at 630-577-0778 or contact us through http://wwme-chicagoland.org .

Saturday, January 9

8:15 a.m. Analisa Rastelli and Peter Selover

5:00 p.m. Paul, Sean and Tom O’Connor

Sunday, January 10 - The Baptism of the Lord

7:00 a.m. Francesca and Frank LaMantia and Anastasia Lerma

8:30 a.m. Erin Briars, Clare Birmingham and Olivia Buoscio

10:00 a.m. Grace Fangmann, Stephanie Suarez and Diego Brophy

11:30 a.m. Jacqueline Miller, Kyla Solerno and Zachery Hruza

5:00 p.m. Brandon Beltran, Frank Lang and Patrick Hanley

Altar Servers’ Schedule for Jan. 9/10 THE WOMEN’S CENTER SAVE THE DATE

Saturday, February 13, 2016 It is the date for our 31st Life Banquet. We are excited to announce our keynote speaker is Abby Johnson, former Planned Parenthood Director, now 100% pro-life and a Catholic convert. The super price for the banquet is $65.00 per person ($30.00 if under age 18) or $600.00 for a table of ten. For tickets, call 773-794-1313. If you have a new item, gift certificate for a restaurant or sporting event, etc., or a service to donate for our silent auction, it will be most appreciated. To donate, phone Janet at 773-685-2531.

We are in need of 2 infant car seat/carriers, 3 toddler beds, 2 fixed-side cribs, 3 strollers, 3 double strollers, 2 walkers, 2 changing tables, 2 bouncers, 5 pack ‘n plays, 2 high chairs, 2 bassinets, and 3 swings. Please call us if you can provide these items: 773-794-1313.

The families who receive these things are grateful for your generosity.

TAIZÉ PRAYER

Prayer in the Spirit of the Taizé Community is held at St. Joseph Church in Downers Grove the third Sunday of each month at 7:00 p.m. on January 17, February 21, March 20, April 17, May 15, and June 19. As a community of faith, surrounded in candlelight, we sing simple songs and chants, we enter into silence, we open ourselves to the Lord’s presence, we draw closer to the heart of God. We pray for a true spirit of reconciliation within our household, within our communities, within our world: that all hearts may know love, that all peoples may know freedom, that all lands may know peace. For more information or to be added to an email reminder list, contact: Bob Valle, Director of Music and Liturgy (bvalle@sjpdg.org or 630-964-0216, Ext. 1209).

St. Joseph Church, 4824 Highland Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515

Catholic Citizens Forum Luncheon

January 8, 2016 to feature

Mrs. Elise Hilton

Elise Graveline Hilton is a Catholic wife and mother of five.

After a family member became a victim of human trafficking, Elise became a crusader. For the past four years, she has

researched, written and spoken about human trafficking on both the global and local levels. Her main message to any

audience is that human trafficking is "here:" that is, wherever the audience is.

What are Catholics called to do regarding the global scourge

of human trafficking? Mrs. Hilton will tell how human trafficking has affected her family, and discuss practical

ways Catholics can respond to modern day slavery.

The subject: "A Catholic Response To Human Trafficking:

Our Spiritual and Moral duties"

Luncheons are at 11:45 a.m. at the Union League Club of Chicago, 65 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago.

Tickets $35.00. Business attire. Reservations required. Call Maureen at 708-352-5834.

Visit us online at www.catholiccitizens.org

Like us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter!

Catholic Charities Mary’s Closet is in need of Professional Clothing and Designer Clothing Donations

Catholic Charities professional clothing center, Mary’s Closet is in need of career-ready clothing, accessories and shoes for men and women, especially in larger sizes. Mary’s Closet, is a program that helps Catholic Charities clients who are in need of assistance preparing for job interviews or seeking employment, by providing them with work-ready clothes and interview coaching. We are also looking for high end designer clothing donations to support the program’s annual spring fundraiser, Encore! Designer clothes are sold at the May resale event with all proceeds benefiting the Catholic Charities Mary’s Closet program. All donated items can be dropped off at Catholic Charities, 721 N. LaSalle Street, Chicago on Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. or on Saturday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. or at our other drop-off location Relevant Radio, 145 S. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge Monday through Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. For more information or for pick-up service please visit, www.catholiccharities.net/maryscloset or email maryscloset@catholiccharities.net.

THE WOMEN'S CENTER 5116 North Cicero Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630 (773)794-1313

BRANCH OFFICES: 9730 S. Western, Ste. 318, Evergreen Park, IL and 2720 S. River Rd., Suite 234, Des Plaines, IL

January 22nd marks the 43rd anniversary of the legalization of abortion which has resulted in the death of nearly 53 million innocent, unborn babies in this country, one every 30 seconds. The Women’s Center has saved approximately 39,000 babies and their mothers from the pain of abortion in our 31 years of service. We offer them a choice other than abortion and provide counseling, material assistance and prayer support. Overwhelmed with Christmas Gifts you can’t use? Please consider donating them to The Women’s Center for our Life Banquet Silent Auction. We are looking for NEW items: gifts for her-him-or children; gift certificates to restaurants- theaters-sporting events; sports equipment; house wares; jewelry; electronic or technology items, etc. You may not be able to use it, but we can! If you’re happy with all the gifts Santa brought but you would like to help us, please contact Janet at 773-794-1313 or jmiller@womens-center.org. NEW YEAR’S VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: The Women’s Center pregnancy resource center welcomes NEW volunteers to join us Monday-Friday 9am-5pm at our N. Cicero Ave. location.

1) We are in need of weekly volunteers for Lobby Desk: Monday 1-4pm or Friday 9-1 and 1-4pm. 2) We are looking for folks with flexible availability to learn lobby and simple phone areas. 3) We have an opportunity to clean, tag, and box bottles for our Baby Bottle Campaigns–an ideal spot for

students needing service hours. 4) We are looking for warm-hearted volunteers to answer after-hours calls on their phones weekly on Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday 5pm to 9am the next day and book appointments for our counseling office. 5) We are in need of diaper donations especially sizes NEWBORN, 4, 5, and 6. 6) We are looking for volunteers with flexible Saturday availability for reception at either our Des Plaines or

Evergreen Park locations. If you want to find your place in our mission, call Paige at 773.794.8807 or pscarlett@womens-center.org.

30 TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS HAVE BEEN NAMED 2016-2017 ILLINOIS STATE SCHOLARS

River Forest, IL (December 10, 2015) The following 30 Trinity High School senior students have been named as 2016-2017 Illinois State Scholars: Kaitlin Aylward (Elmwood Park), Heather Baran (Chicago), Lauren Bavaro (Villa Park), Alexandra Brockman (Berwyn), Briana Cantore (Chicago), Mayra Chaidez (Melrose Park), Reilly Creaden (Chicago), Emily Doyle (Forest Park), Shannon Faherty (Chicago), Gabriela Fitzpatrick (Chicago), Emily Fruehling (Elmwood Park), Francesca Gillis (River Forest), Louise Gregory (Berwyn), Laura Guerrero (Chicago), Mary Halloran (River Forest), Anyssa Iliopoulos (Norridge), Jacqueline Juarez (Cicero), Carolyn Judy (Riverside), Angeline Leonard (Forest Park), Olivia Maher (Riverside), Annie Mckenna (Elmwood Park), Victoria Morrill (Westchester), Erin Nelson (Chicago), Sydnee Omalley (DesPlaines), Allison Pack, (Chicago), Estefania Perez (Cicero), Gabrielle Picher (Elmwood Park), Eleanor Rauh (River Forest), Maura Smith (River Forest), Katelyn Sulander (River Forest).

The State Scholar Program publicly and personally identifies graduating high school seniors who possess superior academic potential. Students from nearly every high school in Illinois compete in the program. State Scholars can be found on the campuses of nearly 200 public and private institutions of higher education in Illinois. The combination of exemplary college entrance examination scores and record high school achievement indicate an especially high potential for success in college. To be honored as a State Scholar in Illinois is an outstanding accomplishment that will be a highlight of the recipient’s academic record. The Illinois State Scholar program is awarded to high school seniors based on ACT or SAT test scores and the sixth semester* class rank, class size and unweighted Grade Point Average (GPA). *Sixth semester is defined as the third semester prior to graduation, which is typically the end of a student's junior year.

Trinity High School is a Catholic college-preparatory high school for young women. Founded and sponsored by the Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters, Trinity has graduated close to 15,000 women since its inception in 1918. In 1994 Trinity became

an International Baccalaureate World School. Please visit www.trinityhs.org for more information on Trinity High School.

Monday, January 4 - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 8:15 a.m. Emil Wengren (Pat Madai) Salvatore Morello (Sharmayne Stach)

Tuesday, January 5 - St. John Neumann 8:15 a.m. Harriet Cudnowski - (Drs. Frank & Carla Orland)

Wednesday, January 6 8:15 a.m. Intentions of Angeline Wrobel

Thursday, January 7 8:15 a.m. The People of St. Mary Parish

Friday, January 8 8:15 a.m. Lola Vasquez Saturday, January 9 8:15 a.m. - Celebrant: Fr. Thomas May Henry Kotarba (Mary Purvin)

5:00 p.m. - Celebrant: Fr. Thomas May Frank & Eleanora Nushardt - (Sharmayne Stach) Robert Burke (Mr. & Mrs. Sherman) Sunday, January 10 - The Baptism of the Lord 7:00 a.m. - Celebrant: Fr. Thomas May Keith VanDyke (The Burda Family)

8:30 a.m. - Celebrant: Fr. Thomas May The People of St. Mary Parish

10:00 a.m. - Celebrant: Fr. Robert Banzin Edward J. Riley (The McElligott Family)

11:30 a.m. - Celebrant: Fr. Robert Banzin The People of St. Mary Parish

5:00 p.m. - Celebrant: Fr. Piotr Samborski The People of St. Mary Parish

BAPTISM OF INFANTS Second and fourth Sundays of the month.

Register for Parent Preparation Session by calling the Rectory at 447-1020

MARRIAGE PREPARATION This process begins with an interview with a Pastoral Staff member. No date for the ceremony can be reserved until this interview is completed. For more information, call the Rectory at 447-1020.

DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET Thursdays - 3:30 p.m. in the Chapel

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Thursdays - 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in the Church.

On the Thursday before First Friday, Eucharistic Adoration begins after the

8:15 a.m. Mass and will end at 10:00 p.m.

SORROWFUL MOTHER NOVENA

Fridays at 12:30 p.m. in the Narthex Please join us to pray for Peace.

Home or Hospital Visitation and Anointing Calls

If you would like a priest, deacon or minister of care to visit, or if you wish to receive the Sacrament of the

Sick, please contact the Parish Office.

Knights of Columbus

Grand Knight Bishop Ketteler Council 1628

Catholic men 18 and older are invited to our monthly meetings which are held on the first Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Oak Room. For more information go to: http://stmaryriverside.org/kofc/ or contact Mel Tomeczko at 708-442-2573 / tomeczko@sbcglobal.net

Sign up for the parish e-mail blast on the parish website:

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Week of January 3

We pray for the sick and their caregivers especially, Myra Hurst, Muriel Wachter, Angelina Urtis,

Phyllis Scharner, Henry Shoffer, Ethan Tkalec, Jane Martinis, Ben Brennan, Jesse Luna, Marge Bell, Kristan Wood, Joe Bergmann,

Edward Blommaert, Virginia Janik, Mary Lou Burns, Allen Baum, Fred Tomzik, Raul Ricotti, Walter Garbaldi,

Andi Olsonawski, Joseph Dvorscak, Nathan Kucera, Arlene Jacobson, Rose Marie Pedryc,

Tony Gadzowski, Peg Kocar and Charles Overlease.

We pray for all those who have died. May they rest in Peace.

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Pastoral Council

Trey VanDyke, Chairperson Michele Boyce, Parish Life Rep. Peter Brown, Parish Life Rep. Terry Coffey, Spiritual Life Rep. Maureen Colvin, Human Concerns Rep. Maddalena Flight, Religious Education Rep. Dave Jacobs, At Large Rep. Adrian Mendoza, Religious Education Rep. Mary Jo Miller, Education Rep. Dan Murphy, At Large Rep. Linda Radtke, Human Concerns Rep.

Finance Committee Cindy Gonya, Chair Jane Birmingham Terrance Farmer David Navarro Phil Radtke Larry Zielonka

School Advisory Board Scott Schafer, President Terry Coffey Nancy DeFauw Peg Donnelly Liz Durkin Debbie Durrer Jennifer Fangmann Robert Lyons Kelly Navarro Michael O’Connor Richard Robledo Rudy Robles Rebecca Wood

Parish Counselor Sue Schemper - 708-567-5300

THE BELL is a weekly publication of St. Mary Church in Riverside, Illinois. Items for publication must be in the Rectory by E-Mail two weeks before the publication. The bulletin can be found on the parish website. If you

would like a bulletin mailed to you, please contact the rectory at 708-447-1020.

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Thomas P. May, Pastor Rev. Krzysztof Swierczynski, Associate Pastor Rev Leon R. Wagner, Pastor Emeritus Sr. Margaret Sannasardo, BVM, Pastoral Associate Barbara Rasinski, Principal Barb Slipek, Director of Religious Education Celina Zalas, Business Manager Michael Silhavy, Music Director Bob and Kate Boharic, Deacon Couple Randy and Paula Jo Belice, Deacon Couple

Support Staff Carina Willems, Receptionist Christine Flasza, Communications Alice Kowalski, R.E. Assistant Judi Vrablik, School Staff Assistant Cathy Carone, School Staff Assistant Eduardo Mijangos, Maintenance David Hodge, Maintenance

Websites Parish Website: www.stmaryriverside.org School Website: www.stmaryschool.net Garden Club Websites: www.stmarygardenministry.blogspot.com www.thegardenofedenproject.blogspot.com

Men’s Club Website: www.stmarymensclub.com

Masses Monday through Saturday: 8:15 a.m. Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Anticipated Mass Sunday: 7:00, 8:30, 10:00, 11:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.

Parish Office Parish Office Telephone: 708-447-1020 Parish Office Fax: 708-447-3309 Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - Noon Parish E-Mail: maryriver@stmaryriverside.org Campaign E-Mail: campaign@stmaryriverside.org

School 97 Herrick Road Telephone: 708-442-5747 School Fax: 708-442-0125 E-mail: PIE@stmaryriverside.org schoolboard@stmaryriverside.org

Religious Education Telephone: 708-447-6812 Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. E-mail: RED@stmaryriverside.org

Reconciliation Saturday: 4:00 - 4:30 p.m.