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Reflections from Fr. David This Sunday we will have members of the Notre Dame Parish family joining with thousands of others in the March for Life in Chicago. The event is the local version of the national annual March for Life in Washington, D. C. There are other similar gatherings around our country. As you know, the March(es) for Life are held as a faithful and public witness against the value systems (moral and legal) that have allowed for the killing of children in the womb through elective abortions. Since the United States Supreme Court decision in the case of Roe v. Wade in 1973, over 50 million abortions have been performed in our nation alone. Our faith’s moral tradition demands that we advocate not only on behalf of unborn children but also of their mothers. As a male, I cannot begin to imagine what pressures are on the heart and mind of a woman who finds herself in the midst of a crisis pregnancy. However, as a human being, it is incumbent upon me and all other people to remind each other that a crisis cannot really be a sufficient reason to end the life of another human being...whatever rationale might be used to justify that deadly choice. As Christians, we are obliged to be supportive both to children in the womb and to their mothers who either did not expect or do not want to be a parent to that child. We are blessed that in our part of the Chicago Metropolitan area, there are several faith-based agencies that provide outstanding help and meaningful resources to women in the midst of a crisis pregnancy. In the years after the Pro-Life movement in the U.S. Catholic community began to make a difference on the national conversation about abortion, the late Archbishop of Chicago, Cardinal Joseph Bernardin, developed a teaching rooted in the Catholic doctrine of the sacredness of all life. He described his approach as a “Seamless Garment” understanding of the Church’s teaching. By this he meant that the sacredness of life cannot be narrowly focused only on life of children in the womb but also to the life threatening situations that face many people after they are born: poverty, violence, war, prejudice, the death penalty, euthanasia, and many others. There were many in the Pro-Life movement in the Church that accused the late Cardinal for diluting the Church’s teaching by equating the evil sin of abortion with other social ills and thereby diminishing the ability of the Church to focus on the urgent need to stop abortions. The debate, or disagreement, between those two perspectives continues into our day. I want to suggest that, rather than thinking we must choose between those two perspectives, we should fully embrace both...the truly Catholic approach is almost

always a “both/and” rather than an “either/or” understanding...our faith requires that we “walk and chew gum at the same time!” What do I mean by that? Years ago, in the wake of the Roe v. Wade decision, many opponents of abortion publicly worried that the legalization of abortion would lead to a proverbial “slippery slope” that would open the door to many other ways in which society would enact policies that would undermine the dignity and sacredness of human life and the human person. They were right to worry...and their fears were well founded! All we have to do is look around the nation and world today and behold how much the great, humanizing, life-affirming values of our faith are being eroded, ignored and denounced. Within the Catholic community, the catechesis (teaching about the faith) to both kids and adults has been so ineffective over the last several generations that many Catholics are unaware of the beauty, depth and truth of the Church’s understanding of life and how to live. And how do we bring the human race back from the brink when global morality in general and personal morality for so many has taken an ugly, deadly, dehumanizing turn?

Our Lord Jesus Christ consistently taught that violence (physical, verbal, emotional, spiritual) between people and communities must cease...it was a violation of the prohibition against

killing—the Fifth Commandment of the Decalogue. The Savior came not only to save us and remind us that we are loved by God...he came to show us how the beloved People of God are meant to live. That is, Jesus not only upheld the imperative to honor the sacredness and dignity of life. Jesus also reminded us of the divine command—and the joyful opportunity we have—for sacred living!! These two go together!!! The thinking and values that lead to abortion cannot be legislated away. Holy living cannot be legally enforced. It requires, as the Lord indicates, conversion and repentance. In the Gospel this is described as a change in the way of thinking, a change of attitude, a transformation of assumptions, a renewal of the mind and heart. In one way or another, we are all participants in what Pope St. John Paul II described as “the culture of death”. It takes prayer, reflection and a radical, humble honesty to recognize this within ourselves and to seek the holy ways of God to renew our minds and hearts and, thereby, let the Lord firmly plant us on the path of sacred living. If you cannot join the March in Chicago today, please pray for those who can. And let’s walk with the Lord and one another in ways of sacred living our holy and sacred life!!

It’s not just that life is sacred...life must be

lived sacredly!

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Parish Outreach

1. Canned meats: Think beyond tuna & soup. Consider canned beef, canned ham, canned chicken, canned salmon. Or hearty ready-to-go meals like beef stew and chili with meat.

2. Canned vegetables: Everyone donates green beans. Kids all love corn. Also, give potatoes, carrots, spinach, peas or any other veggies your family likes.

3. Canned fruit: Not only pineapple. This is the most commonly donated fruit. Any other fruit, particularly those in fruit juice without extra sugar, would be great. Dried fruit works too (raisins, etc.)

4. Boxed meals THAT REQUIRE ONLY WATER. Hamburger Helper isn’t helpful if you don’t have hamburger.

5. Low-sugar cereal like plain Cheerios 6. Peanut butter…and, of course, jelly 7. Instant oatmeal, especially now that the cold weather is with us 8. Canned pastas 9. Pasta (boxes are easier to store), pasta sauce 10. Biscuit or baking mixes (again that only require water) 11. Snack items for kids to take to school: juice boxes, applesauce containers,

granola bars 12. Spices like cinnamon, oregano, basil, salt, pepper 13. Nutrition drinks (Ensure, Boost, etc) 14. Chocolate and Coffee: not a necessity but just a pick-me-up and favorite.

JANUARY FOOD PANTRY COLLECTION DONATION IDEAS

January 20 OUR NEW PANTRY’S SHELVES ARE IN NEED OF STOCKING. PLEASE HELP!!

Truly, anything is welcomed, but these are some concrete ideas to help 66 local families in need!

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Right to Li fe

NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING

Below is a list of resources regarding Natural Family Planning (NFP) for those interested in learning more about the concept. The first bullet is a definition followed by numerous websites that provide more in-depth infor-mation. There are several different methods of NFP. You can find face-to-face classes or online classes. The cost of the classes varies.

• Definition of Natural Family Planning: is the general title for the scientific, natural and moral methods of family planning that can help married couples either achieve or postpone pregnancies. NFP methods are based on the observation of the naturally occurring signs and symptoms of the fertile and infertile phases of a woman's menstrual cycle. No drugs, devices, or surgical procedures are used to avoid pregnancy. Since the methods of NFP respect the love-giving (unitive) and life-giving (procreative) nature of the conjugal act, they support God's design for married love! (United States Conference of Catho-lic Bishops, 2018)

• For more information on NFP see the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops website: http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/marriage-and-family/natural-family-planning/what-is-nfp/index.cfm

• Joliet Diocese offers many resources for couples wanting more information regarding NFP. The Dio-cese offers face to face classes at various locations throughout the diocese. Please see the Diocese web-site for more information. The Joliet Diocese teaches the Billing Method of Ovulation which is one method used for NFP. https://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/familyministry/subsectioncontent.php?secid=7&subsecid=8

• There are several NFP methods available to couples. One is the Billings Method. The Billings method offer online classes that maybe more convenient than face to face classes. For more information see website for Billings: https://billings.life/en/what-is-the-billings-ovulation-method/the-4-simple-rules.html

• Another method of NFP is the Crieghton Method. For more information on this method see the website for Crieghton Method: https://www.creightonmodel.com/

• Marquette University has information on NFP, issues during breastfeeding, post-partum concerns. To access Marquette University website see the following: https://nfp.marquette.edu/sc_return_fertil_after_birth.php

• The Couple to Couple League provides information on NFP and online classes. For more information visit: https://nfp.marquette.edu/sc_return_fertil_after_birth.php

March for Life TODAY

“Whatsoever you do to the Least of my Brothers, that you do unto Me" Most of us probably sang these words to this familiar tune. Most of us believe it is noble to strive to reach and touch the Last, the Least and the Lost. Much of modern society tells us in no uncertain terms that the unborn child is the Least of Us. We are told that this child is a clump of cells, similar to a tumor, lacking any human dignity. Please close your eyes and pause to ask yourself if Christ considers the unborn child His Child. Do you feel compelled to help the Greatest of the Least?

We welcome you to join Notre Dame Right to Life Committee. Please contact Mimsie O’Hara; mimsieoh@gmail.com

Parishioners are invited to join thousands at the March for Life Chicago 2019, at the Federal Plaza, 50 W. Adams, as we come together from across Chicago, the Midwest and the U.S. to defend, protect and celebrate LIFE! A bus is leaving Notre Dame Church at 12:30pm and will return after the event. (Free will offering accepted to offset the cost of the bus). Check at the Information Desk to see if there are any seats still available!

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Adult Faith Formation

1Lt Chase Chakeen SGT Tom Costello Sgt Brendan Fassl Lt Kyle Fredrickson LTJG Colin Gallaher Sgt Patrick Gowan SPC Megan Hansen SGT Steven Holy Col Lawrence Kaifesh SPC Freddy C Kaminski SFC Joseph Kaminski

Cpt Francis Koykar SGT Steven Kuchta Cpt Daniel LaBarge SPC Michael Le PFC George Lockwood Cpt Mick Madden MAJ Rory Tibbals Amn James Vierck Cpt Adam Werner 2LT Jake Werner Cpt Lucas Werner

Pray for our loved ones in the service

You’re invited to explore! Is there more to life than this? Is there a God?

Why am I here? Where am I going? No question is out of bounds.

No question is considered hostile or too simple to be considered.

Alpha is an opportunity to explore the meaning of life in an open, informal, friendly environment. The Alpha Course meets once a week for 11 weeks, with each week focusing on a different question. Each Alpha session follows the same format; we begin with a meal, followed by a video and table discussion. Everyone and every viewpoint is welcome- no back-ground knowledge of (or belief in) Christianity is as-sumed. At Alpha there is no pressure, no follow-up, and no charge. For more info, logon to: https://www.notredameparish.org/apps/pages/Alpha

January 30, 2019 @ 6:30pm

To register contact: Mary Baker, 630.601.1757, mbaker@notredameparish.org.

Mom’s Fellowship Group

Women of the parish are encouraged to join our Mom’s Fellowship Group. Beginning Fri-day, Feb 1 at 9:30am, we will be reading and discussing the “Biggest Lie” book that was dis-tributed by our Knights at Christ-mas masses. Please bring your own copy or if you didn't get one, they are available on Amazon.

Vocation Prayer Calendar

This Vocation Prayer Calendar is the result of a collaboration of the Joliet Area Vocation Association (JAVA) and Serra Club of DuPage County. You are asked to pray for a different person or group of people each day of the month. This list includes our bishops, priests, deacons, sisters, brothers and all those in formation within the Diocese of Joliet. Thank you for keeping these people in your prayers.

January Vocation Prayer Calendar

Remember these men and women in your daily prayers –priests, Deacons, Seminarians and Women & Men Religious in the Diocese of Joliet

1 Abbot Dismas Kalcic 2 Dcns. Rodger Accardi, Daniel Aderholdt, Jerry Afeltra, Albert

Agurkis, Mark Armamentos, Richard Balgeman, Michael Barrett 3 Eric Alvarez, Fred Ban (2020 Deacon Candidates) 4 Dcns. Gary Bednar, Donald Berkey, William Bevan, III, Ralph Bias,

Patrick Blaney, John Blumenstein, William Boucek 5 Fr. Ryan Adorjan, Show Reddy Allam 6 Srs. Beatrice Baker, Theresa Galvan, Helen Kavanaugh, Mary

Francis Macisaac, Kathleen Murphy CND 7 James Batis, Stephen Boffa (2020 Deacon Candidates) 8 Brs. Edward Marc Arambasich OFM- Alphonsus Brown, Charles

Pratt O.H. - Robert L May CFC 9 Jared Rutnicki (Seminarian) 10 Nicholas Cifonie, Francis Ciscato (2020 Deacon Candidates) 11 Dcns. John Boyle, James Breen, David Brockman, Ronald Brown,

Rocco Busato, Michael Butz, Bruce Carlson 12 Fr. Lee Bacchi, Daniel Bachner 13 Frs. Timothy Andres, Joseph Atcher, Donald Buggert, Robert

Carroll, José Cilia, Robert Colaresi, David Dillon, William J. Harry, Carl J. Markelz O.Carm

14 Andrew Bogusz (Seminarian) 15 Srs. Lauriana Kahne, Ann Letourneau, Jeanne Oursler, Dorothy

Randall, Joanne Vallero CSJ- Pozo Rosanny Contreras, Galvis Yolanda Forero, Valasquez Ligia Lopez HMD

16 Fr. Raed Bader, Brad Baker 17 Srs. Anthony Baechle, Dorothy Birk, Toby Marie Bonny, Rosemarie

Burian, Glenna Czachor, Jackie Drazen, Alice Drewek, Margaret Grempka, Kenneth Huelsing, Patricia Irr FCJM

18 Frs. Mark Baron, Joseph G. Broudou Gabriel J. Cillo Andy Davy Walter M. Dziordz Anthony Kelpsas Matthew Lamoureux Alphonse Micka M.I.C.

19 Isidoro Fernandez, Michael Fitzpatrick (2020 Deacon Candidates) 20 Dcns. William Casey, Robert Cassey, Dominic Cerrato, Arturo

Chacon, Lorenzo Chaidez, John Chan, Gerald Christensen 21 Frs. Edward Howe, Andrew Lewandowski, Norbert Raszeja, Rafal

Wasilewski, Gerald Watt, Marion Wroblewski Jerzy Zieba, C.R. 22 Dcns. Arnulfo Cisneros, William Ciston, Raymond Clark, Gordon

Clark, Anthony Clishem, Gregory Clodi, Christopher Cochran 23 Peter Infanger (Seminarian) 24 Fr. John Balluff, Max Behna 25 Srs.Mariette Kalbac, Shirley Krull, M. Pauline Langfield, Theresa

Langfield, Mary Ellen McAleese, Patricia Norton, Clare Nyderek, Virginia Ruth Pendleton, Rose Mary Pint FCJM

26 Frs. Robert Basler, Joseph G. Broudou, Terry A. Deffenbaugh, James Friedel, Jerome Heyman, John Kret OSA

27 Fr. Mark Bernhard, Dindo Billote 28 Fr. Steven Bondi, Thomas Borkowski 29 Dcns. Joseph Cotugno, John Cozzens, William Crane, Michael

Crowell, Daniel Culloton, Gregory Cummins, Terry Cummiskey 30 Abbot Hugh Anderson 31 Fr. Thomas Botheroyd, Lloyd Bowden

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Sacraments for the Dying

When Catholics are nearing death, the Church invites these persons to receive the sacraments to give them spiritual strength and comfort as they prepare for their journey home to God. These sacraments include Confession, Anointing and the reception of Holy Communion (often called viaticum, literally “food for the journey”). These sacraments are most fruitful for the person if they’re conscious, alert and able to participate in the rites.

Therefore, we encourage you to contact the office to have these sacraments administered early enough so that your loved one will be able to be fully engaged in the celebra-tion. Although a priest wants to be present to minister to the dying, there are times when he may not be available on short notice. So whenever feasible, please contact the office at least a couple of days before the matter becomes urgent.

Please note that the Anointing of the Sick is not only for the dying, but also for those with a serious illness or facing major surgery. We can often anoint someone preparing for surgery after a daily or Sunday Mass, if you just ask in advance.

Science Fair: 6:30-7:15pm, gym

Breakfast with the Bishop,

University of St. Francis

STEM Class begins

No School—MLK Day

Jan 14

Jan 17

Jan 21

6th grade students demonstrate their volcano projects to the first grade and kindergarten class. Interaction across all grade levels is one of the many benefits of Notre Dame School.

Faith Formation

Visit https://empowerillinois.org/students/how-do-i-apply/ for more details about the two-step application process. Current scholarship recipients and students who applied in 2018-19 and are currently on the waitlist-must reapply.

Step 1. Reserve: On January 15 at 7:00 pm families will complete a brief one page online reservation form with the following information: · Parent/Guardian's first and last name · Phone number · Email address · Household Address (street, city, state & zip) · Student's first and last name (families can add addition-al boxes for as many children for whom the family is ap-plying) Additionally, there will be three legal disclaimer checkbox-es at the bottom of the page. Once the page is submitted, the family will receive a timestamp for the first-come, first-served scholarships. The reservation system will be ac-cessible from mobile devices. Step 2. Apply: After reserving a place in line, families will be emailed a link to login to a parent portal to complete the application.

Adoration of Our Lord

“Jesus concealed in the Host is every-thing to me. From the tabernacle I draw

strength, power, courage and light. Here, I seek consolation in time of anguish.”

(St. Faustina, Diary 1037)

He is here for us too, so that we may draw strength, power, courage light and consolation. Can we not give one hour a week to be with Him during Eucharistic Adoration? There is always a need for faithful adorers. For more information, contact Nena Lavoie, adoration@notredameparish.org.

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity January 18—25, 2019

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Faith Formation

Congratulations to our Second Graders who

completed preparations to receive the Sacrament of

First Reconciliation in January

May you love and follow Jesus, the Good Shepherd,

all the days of your life!

Eva Aguilar David Belgrad

Michael Belgrad Maeve Bergin

Harrison Briggs Jameson Briggs Kendall Brower Reese Brower Owen Bruce

Carley Brunell Marco Carlini

Chloe Chakeen Caroline Clark

Katherine Clark Lillie Conley

Charles Costello Kalyna D'Arco

Claire Davenport Rebecca DeVos Charlie Driscoll

Jake Durkin Torsten Elk

Avani Foster Luke Gedraitis John George

Margaret Gilmartin Olivia Gledhill

Sydney Hallenbeck Kara Halvey Matthew Hoff

Harper Hornsby Charlie Houder Sloane Howe

Peyton Jucovics Conor Kempenaar Madeline Kimball Carmella Koehler

James Koziel Maya Krishnan

Maxson Lambert

Sean Lawler Lauren LePenske Sofia Macaluso

Cait Maguire Anna Mathelier

Gibson McCarthy Andrew Meyer Elisabeth Miller Madelyn Moon

Madilyn Murphy Elizabeth Patel

Benjamin Pesoli Sonia Peterson John Philipneri

Caden Pielsticker Levi Repel Kate Saka

Gray Schaefer Maliah Schuler

Derek Schwegman

Daniel Shannon Michael Siedlecki Nikola Siedlecki

Jack Skay Natalie Smith

Gavin Sparacio Desmond Stanulis

Aidan Sullivan Patrick Sullivan Kara Tobolski

Savannah Trench Henry Volini

Kellen Walker Conner Webb Tommy Weibel

Isla Wheeler Liam Will

Thank You All... Rev. David Medow, Pastor

Rev. Daniel Kelly, Assisting Priest

Rev. Larry Dreffein, O.F.M, Assisting Priest Msgr. James Burnett, Assisting Priest

Rev. Thomas Schrader, O.Carm. Assisting Priest Rev. Venard Kommer, O.F.M. in Residence

Deacon Timothy Nickels

Thank you to all who have worked to prepare our children to receive their Sacrament of First Reconciliation,

the parents, godparents and especially our teachers:

Mrs. Claudia Kerbel Mrs. Maureen McCormick

Mrs. Dianne Rowe Mrs. Mary Wilson

Mrs. Kelly Zaksheske

Mrs. Colleen Case, Director of Religious Education Miss Mary Ann Feeney, Principal Notre Dame School

Mr. Michael Keefe, Music Ministry Director

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Catholic Education

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Parish Life

Please MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOOD PANTRY 2019 COLLECTION DATES

Jan 20 Feb 17 Mar 17 Apr 21 May 19 Jun 16

Jul 21 Aug 18 Sep 15 Oct 20 Nov 24 Dec 22

Office Closing

The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, January 21 2019

in observance of Martin Luther King Day.

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Celebrate Catholic Schools

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Business and Administration

A Call to Stewardship Fiscal year July 1, 2018—June 30, 2019

In the future… Jan 13 Chicago March for Life Jan 21 Parish Campus Closed - MLK day Jan 26 Catholic Schools Week begins Italian Dinner Jan 27 School Open House K of C Free Throw Championship Feb 2 Men’s Club Trivia Night

Advertise in Our Bulletin

This week, Jeff Ingersoll, a representative from our bulletin publisher, Diocesan Publications, will be seeking new and renewing present parish bulletin ads. If you are interested in advertising please call the parish office for contact infor-mation. We feel this is an excellent opportunity for local busi-nesses to increase their visibility in the community. Advertis-ing in the bulletin allows this publication to be printed each week at no cost to the parish.

December 22/23

Weekly gifts (229 envelopes) ..................... $ 13,346 Automatic debit/credit (153) households .... $ 5,284 (5 weeks in December) By Mail (8) .................................................. $ 3,945 Loose ......................................................... $ 776 Fifth Sunday .............................................. $ 40 Annual (1) ................................................... $ 2,500 Actual Sunday gifts .................................... $ 25,891 Fiscal year-to-date gifts .............................. $ 537,931 YTD Budget ............................................... $ 589,000 Cumulative collection variance ................... $ 51,069

Food Pantry ............................................... $ 2,780 School ....................................................... $ 80

December 29/30

Weekly gifts (200 envelopes) ..................... $ 7,505 Automatic debit/credit (153) households .... $ 5,284 (5 weeks in December) By Mail (25)................................................ $ 3,447 Loose ......................................................... $ 657 Fifth Sunday............................................... $ 1,572 Annual (2) .................................................. $ 5,500 Actual Sunday gifts ................................... $ 23,965 Fiscal year-to-date gifts ............................. $ 561,896 YTD Budget .............................................. $ 621,000 Cumulative collection variance .................. $ 59,104

Food Pantry (8) .......................................... $ 3,830 Improvement Fund (3) ............................... $ 40 School (2) .................................................. $ 10

January 5/6

Weekly gifts (268 envelopes) ..................... $ 11,825 Automatic debit/credit (155) households .... $ 6,721 By Mail (11) ............................................... $ 3,088 Loose ......................................................... $ 390 Fifth Sunday (7) ......................................... $ 267 Annual (1) .................................................. $ 5,000 Actual Sunday gifts ................................... $ 27,291 Fiscal year-to-date gifts ............................. $ 589,187 YTD Budget .............................................. $ 641,200 Cumulative collection variance .................. $ 52,013

Food Pantry (7) .......................................... $ 1,343 Improvement Fund (6) ............................... $ 125 School (9) .................................................. $ 230 Christmas Donations YTD ......................... $ 109,906

BULLETIN DEADLINE

Deadline for our Jan 27 bulletin is Friday, Jan 18 at noon

Community

Save the Date

Celebrate the kickoff of the Women’s Giving Circle

a fund of the Catholic Education Foundation

Wednesday, January 30

7:00—9:00pm The Drake Hotel, Oak Brook

Hear from three generations of women on how

Catholic education changed their lives.

Following our speakers, we will have a short dis-cussion about how you can join the Women’s Giv-ing Circle. We’ll leave plenty of time for enjoying

appetizers, wine and great conversation.

We look forward to seeing you!

Catholic Charities to Benefit from First Look for Charity

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet, along with 17 other chari-ties, will benefit from First Look for Charity, the official kick-off to the Chicago Auto Show. The black-tie event will be held on Friday, February 8 at McCormick Place from 7:00 to 11:00 pm.

Guests who purchase tickets through Catholic Charities, Dio-cese of Joliet will enjoy an incredible evening on the showroom floor, complete with champagne and hors d’oeuvres from around the world, and first class entertainment. Guests will al-so be treated to all the amenities of the Catholic Charities hos-pitality suite including private coat check, open bar, incredible food, free professional photographs, live music, and warm cookies as you depart for the ride home. Plus, when you pur-chase tickets and attend the event, you are automatically en-tered to win a new car!

Tickets are $275 each and are available at catholicchari-tiesjoliet.org or by calling 815-724-1140.

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Rest in Peace Joseph Clark

Father of Karen Vetrovec

Parish Calendar In our Hearts and Prayers

Mass Intentions

1-14 Monday 7:00 am †Cecilia Marth (Gleason Family) 1-15 Tuesday 7:00 am †Holy Souls in Purgatory (Stack Family) †Barry O’Brien (Lavoie Family) †Robert Curley (Bill & Diane Windisch) 1-16 Wednesday 7:00 am †Jeanette Sullivan (D. Chervenak & J. Schodrof) 1-17 Thursday 8:45 am †Wayne Sullivan (Family) †William Finn (Nancy Dvorak) †John Doyle (Maureen & Gary Greene) 1-18 Friday 8:45 am †Gloria Walsh (Mary Spain) †Nicole Makagni (Olga Makagni) 1-19 Saturday 8:00 am †Bill Finn (Ray & Pat Mehler) 10:00 am †Joan Purcell Coffey Memorial Mass 5:00 pm †John O’Shea (Family) 1-20 Sunday 7:30 am †James Allen Lavoy (Cathy Yager) 9:30 am Parish Family & Parish Intentions 11:30 am †Olga Rocco (Family)

1-13 Sunday The Baptism of the Lord 8am ............ Bus departs for Youth Rally & March for Life 9:30a .......... Childcare, O’Keefe B 10a ............. RCIA, Marian 10:45a ........ Religious Education 12:30p ........ Parishioner Bus departs for March for Life 1-14 Monday First Week in Ordinary Time 6a-11p ........ Eucharistic Adoration, chapel 12:30p ........ Women’s Bible Study, O’Keefe B 6pm ............ Children’s Choir, church 7pm ............ Adult Choir, church 1-15 Tuesday 6a-11p ........ Eucharistic Adoration, chapel 4:30p .......... Religious Education 7pm ............ Parish Council, O’Keefe A 8pm ............ New Life Prayer Group, Marian 1-16 Wednesday 6a-11p ........ Eucharistic Adoration, chapel 9:30a .......... Legion of Mary, Marian 1pm ............ Prayer Shawl Ministry, Marian 1-17 Thursday St. Anthony 6a-11p ........ Eucharistic Adoration, chapel 7pm ............ Rosary for Holy Souls in Purgatory, Marian 1-18 Friday Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 9:30a .......... Mom’s Fellowship Group, Marian Sophomore Retreat, off site 1-19 Saturday Blessed Virgin Mary 7am ............ Food Pantry 1, O’Keefe Sophomore Retreat, off site 1-20 Sunday Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Sophomore Retreat, off site 10am .......... RCIA, Marian 10:45a ........ Religious Education 12:30p ........ Baptisms, church

Call 630.654.3365 to have a name added to list. A new listing will appear in bold face. When calling the parish office, please leave contact information and relationship to the sick person. The person’s name will remain on the prayer list for four weeks. Contact the office to renew the individual’s name on our prayer list.

The Ill of the Community

Parishioners: Jim Barrett, Rose Marie Beckman, Bea Bujakowski, Joann Byrne, Phil Dalen, Mike Dudgeon, Alberta Eller, Ruth Foys, Mary Lou Friedrich, Betty Grammich, Kay Herrmann, Joe Hrncirik, Donna Hrncirik, Joan Janda, Fred Kaminski, Lillian Kochevar, Fr. Venard Kommer, Bob McCormick, Judy McDade, Patricia Moore, Richard Moore, Joan Musinski, Tommy Niemeyer, Linda Pagano, Bernie Quinn, Peggy Quinn, Ronald Scarlato, Bridget Schwarz, Marie A. Stack, Chuck Turner, John Wallace, Walter Welninski,

Friends/Relatives: Elaine Adams, Michael Scott Anderson, Robert Burt, Susan Campos, Daniel Carey, Dorothy Chalcoff, Jane Clark, Jane F. Clark, Trish Cox, Megan D'Orvilliers, Kay Goetz, Albert Hagedorn, Ashton Henley, Maureen Kilty, David Kinser, Meghan Kontos, Robert Lannert, Ramy Morales, Kenneth Moranz, Bob Niziolek, Madeleine Niziolek, Wrenley Pavels, Janice Phillips, Alfredo Rodriquez, Paula Sedlacek, Alex Sheridan, Mary Skrzypczynski, Joan Strassmaier, Shannon Thomas, Marianne Van Dommelen, Susan Willenborg

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Contacting Notre Dame Parish

630.654.3365 64 Norfolk Avenue Clarendon Hills, IL 60514

Fax 630.654.8701 www.notredameparish.org

Parish Information

Office Hours Monday - Thursday: 8:00am to 4:00pm l Fridays: 8:00am to 3:00pm

Liturgy Schedule

Saturday: 5:00pm Sunday: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30am 6:00pm (at St. Isaac, Hinsdale) Weekdays: Mon, Tue, Wed: 7:00am Thu, Fri: 8:45am Saturday: 8:00am Holy Day: Vigil: 7:00pm Day: 7:00am, 8:45am,

12:10pm, & 7:00pm Watch bulletin/website for

additional Masses National Holiday: 9:00am

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 3:45-4:30 pm

Sacrament of Baptism Schedule your infant Baptism at least 3-4 months in advance. Baptisms are celebrated at the 11:30am mass the first Sunday in Mar., June, Sept. & Dec.; 12:30pm the first Sunday of the remaining eight months and 12:30pm the third Sunday of every month. Baptisms are not offered at any other time. Parents are required to attend a ‘Welcome Your Child’ preparation meeting, held on the second Sunday in Feb., Apr., June, Aug., Oct., or Dec. at 10:45 am. Class can be taken before your child is born. Contact the parish office to schedule your attendance. All baptismal paperwork must be in office three weeks prior to Baptism.

Sacrament of Matrimony Contact the parish office at least 6 months in advance. The bride, groom and/or their parents must be registered parishioner(s). Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Anyone interested in becoming a Catholic or learning more about the Catholic faith is invited to contact the parish office for more information. Childcare during Mass Our littlest parishioners are invited to socialize (with adult supervision) in O’Keefe Gathering B during the 9:30am mass. Contact Lisa Nichols, lisanichols925@gamil.com

Children's Liturgy of the Word Children in grades K-3 are invited to participate in hearing and discussing the Sunday readings during the Sunday 9:30am mass.

www.notredameparish.org

Becoming a member: register by clicking on ‘Join Us’ on the homepage: www.notredameparish.org or stop by the parish office.

Bereavement/Support/Funeral Planning: Contact Pastoral Minister, Dr. Doug Muir at 630.601.1764.

Bulletin articles: Submission deadline is Friday, at 12 noon, nine days prior to publication. Deliver copy to the parish business office or E-mail copy to: bulletin@notredameparish.org

Food Pantry: Everyone is invited to participate in the collection of food for approximately 60 families support-ed by the parish. Bring donations of non-perishable food items, paper goods, personal and household clean-ing supplies, to the church narthex. The collection is conducted every third Sunday of each month. Contact MaryAnn Fenton, 630.207.2706, Erin James, 630.649.0151, or Susan Kin-sella, 630.325.0038.

St. Vincent de Paul: Call 630.231.4658 for pick-up of clothing, furniture, etc.

Meal Ministry: This ministry meets the needs of families who are experi-encing a crisis such as a member of the family is hospitalized or home-bound and ill for a period of time. These ministers provide warm, home-cooked meals to families in crisis situations. Contact Kim Cassin, 630.601.1752.

Scheduling events/reserving rooms: Contact the parish office in ADVANCE of your event to make appropriate arrangements.

Counseling: SamaraCare Counseling; 630.357.2456, www.samaracarecounseling.org

Staff

D P A Colleen Barrett………………...630.601.1758 Email: cbarrett@notredameparish.org

O M /B Kim Cassin ............................ 630.601.1752 Email: kcassin@notredameparish.org

P S /R B , F S , R K Joann D’Antuono or Maureen Brennwald ............... 630.654.3365

Email: parishoffice@notredameparish.org

M M C Deacon Herb Waldron ........... 630.601.1751 Email: deaconherb@notredameparish.org

B C Sherri Steinberg ..................... 630.881.6616 Email: bulletin@notredameparish.org

C E Tom Fosco ............................. 630.654.3365

M M D Michael Keefe ........................ 630.601.1761 Email: mkeefe@notredameparish.org

D F F Dr. Doug Muir .......................... 630.601.1764 Email: dmuir@notredameparish.org

D R E Colleen Case…………………..630.601.1762 Email: ccase@notredameparish.org

C /Y M D Charlene Jain ......................... 630.601.1760 Email: ndcheers12@aol.com

D P C Deacon Herb Waldron ........... 630.601.1751 Email: deaconherb@notredameparish.org

F F S Mary Baker ............................ 630.601.1757 Email: mbaker@notredameparish.org Attendance…………………………..630.654.3386

S P MaryAnn Feeney .................... 630.323.1642 Email: school@notredameparish.org

S S Meg Collins Email: schooloffice@notredameparish.org

Parish Priests Rev. David Medow, P

Email: frdavid@notredameparish.org

Rev. Daniel Kelly, A P Rev. Larry Dreffein, O.F.M., A P

Msgr. James Burnett, A P Rev. Thomas Schrader, O. Carm., A P

Rev. Venard Kommer, O.F.M. R

Deacon Timothy Nickels Email: deacontim@notredameparish.org

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Liturgical Minister Schedules

Jan 19/20

Servers

Lectors

Extraordinary Ministers

Children’s Liturgy

of the Word

5:00 Isabella Andalicio Isabella Chiaramonte Morgan Wyent

Mia Brent Helen Gurtner

Maureen Greene, Gabby Comstock, Grace DeAngelis, Jason Gedraitis, Alison Gedraitis, Vicky Lessard, Kay Herrmann, Karen Potocki

7:30

Charlotte French Sugar Kowalchuk

Patti Moore Mackenzie O’Bryan

Greg Jursich, Mary Scepurek, Colin Whelan, Barry Klos, Kathy Gaber, Kathy Curran, Suzann Fitzpatrick, TBD

9:30

Gabby Falat Katie Gilmartin Sallie Keiner

Sophia Cullotta Maddie Czerwiec

Rosemary Grant, Juli Gniadek, Mary Ann Fenton, Red Fenton, Christina Rotolo, Janelle Dimitriou, Bruce Carlsen, Mike LaBarge, Peter Wasz

11:30

Kyle Doorhy Quinn Doorhy Elizabeth Lahmann

Rick Barrett Meredith Lannert

Allison Malecki, Diane Hughes, Mary Turner, Angela Nasca, Barb Nolan, Jason Gedraiti, Helen Gurtner, TBD

Altar Servers Doug Muir; 601.1764 dmuir@notredameparish.org

Cantors/Choirs/Musicians Michael Keefe, Minister of Music; 654.3365 x226

Children’s Liturgy of the Word Heather O’Bryan, 321.0996

Extraordinary Ministers - Nena Lavoie: extraordinaryministers@notredameparish.org

Lectors Marty Malecki, 323.3839; mhmjr@sbcglobal.net

Ushers/Greeters Bruce Carlsen, 789.3809; bcarlsen@matson.com

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Heb 1:1-6; Ps 97:1 and 2b, 6 and 7c, 9; Mk 1:14-20 Tuesday: Heb 2:5-12; Ps 8:2ab and 5, 6-7, 8-9; Mk 1:21-28 Wednesday: Heb 2:14-18; Ps 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9; Mk 1:29-39 Thursday: Heb 3:7-14; Ps 95:6-7c, 8-9, 10-11; Mk 1:40-45 Friday: Heb 4:1-5, 11; Ps 78:3 and 4bc, 6c-7, 8; Mk 2:1-12 Saturday: Heb 4:12-16; Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15; Mk 2:13-17 Sunday: Is 62:1-5; Ps 96:1-2, 2-3, 7-8, 9-10; 1 Cor 12:4-11; Jn 2:1-11

Altar Servers Weekday Schedule 1-14 Monday 7:00am: Katie Gilmartin

1-15 Tuesday 7:00am: Ryan Augustyn

1-16 Wednesday 7:00am: Clarke Bennett

1-17 Thursday 8:45am: Lily Hallenbeck

1-18 Friday 8:45am: TBD

1-19 Saturday 8:00am: Henry Herold

Join Us in Prayer

Eucharistic Adoration Of the Real Presence of Jesus Monday thru Thursday ...... 6:00 am - 11:00 pm Contact: Parish Office: 630.654.3365 or email: adoration@notredameparish.org.

First Saturday Fatima Devotion Meets: Immediately following the 8:00 am mass, first Saturday of each month Contact: Suzanne Augustyn, 630.795.1488

Legion of Mary Meets: Each Wednesday, 9:30 am; Marian Room Contact: Cathy Hubeny, 630.887.1763 Monica Byrne, 630.654.2927

New Life Prayer Group Meets: Every Tuesday, 8:00 pm; Marian Room Contact: Bill & Judy Cormack, 630.323.3940

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