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Memories of the Future The Future is as Bright as the Promises of God St. John Brebeuf Parish 8307 N. Harlem Ave., Niles, IL 60714 847-966-8145 www.sjbrebeuf.org

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Dear Parishioners,

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played in and around our home!

Each of the figures and the important details - hay and Merry Christmas! gold, shepherds and kings, angels and goats, sheep and camels and a virgin named Mary, a foster-father, First of all a word of thanks named Joseph were all carefully placed by the to all the priests and deacons, Meany's so that all eyes would be drawn to the central especially Father Dennis figure, the little baby Jesus, THE SON OF GOD, gloO'Neill and all the staff and riously lit up by a Star from the East. lay leadership who served you so generously when I was on Sabbatical! I'm Despite the commercialism and cynicism of today, the grateful for their sacrifices and for all of your love and nativity creche and indeed the Christmas narrative itprayers for me while I was away taking time for play, self still holds a special place in Christian homes prayer, theological renewal, and attentive rest! My around the world. Why this fascination? May I sugtime in the Bay Area at the School of Applied Theolo- gest we find it intriguing that the scene does somegy has been particularly a blessed one and I'm looking thing we find most difficult – dealing with change and forward to being with you at Christmas! entering into a new reality. The cosmos, the odd bunch of characters and even the unlikely collection of aniSecondly, I offer some words of hope at Christmas mals all seemed to be crossing natural and cultural during this time of transition in the life of the Archdio- boundaries to pay homage to the “King of Kings.” cese of Chicago. It is undergoing a process to look Even God himself crossed over “the line” to be “One inward at new models of ministry and of being a par- like us.” ish with less resources both in terms of clergy and finances. Plus a hopeful perspective in reference to The Christmas message invites us to be people of our nation and its leaders as they struggle to underhope, not looking at our situation today only from the stand their role both internally and internationally dur- perspective as a “break down” but as a moment of ing a time of upheaval politically and culturally. “break through.” Christmas tells us that we find God when we break into life, the lives of others—family, May I suggest the Nativity Scene as a starting point friends, our neighbors, the poor and the vulnerable. for our reflection? May God bless you at Christmas and always! Growing up in Evergreen Park, like most Catholics then and today, one creche was never enough. I recall that we had no less than four Nativity creches disFr. Mike Meany

Altar Bread and Wine will be Offered in Memory of Ludwik & Weronika Sajdak donated by Children during the week of December 25, 2016

READINGS FOR JANUARY 1 First Reading — The LORD bless you and keep you! The LORD look upon you kindly and give you peace! (Numbers 6:22-27). Psalm — May God bless us in his mercy (Psalm 67). Second Reading — God sent the Spirit of the Son into our hearts, crying out, “Abba, Father!” So you are no longer a slave but an heir, through God (Galatians 4:4-7). Gospel — The shepherds glorified and praised God for all they had heard and seen (Luke 2:16-21).

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Christmas Season Schedule NATIVITY OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST December 25, 2016 Sunday, December 25—Christmas Day Sounds of the Season for the Harp between every Mass 7:30 A.M. Cantor, Organ, Violin, Trumpet 9:00 A.M. Cantor, Organ, Violin, Trumpet 10:45 A.M. Cantor, Adult Choirs, Organ, Violin, Trumpet 12:30 P.M. Polish Mass: Organ, Violin, Trumpet No 6:00 P.M. Mass SOLEMNITY OF MARY January 1, 2017

Saturday, December 31—New Year’s Eve 5:00 P.M. English, Cantor, Organ 6:30 Polish, Cantor, Organ

Sunday, January 1—New Year’s Day 7:30 A.M. Cantor, Organ 9:00 A.M. Cantor, Organ 10:45 A.M. Cantor, Organ 12:30 P.M. Polish Mass, Organ No 6:00 P.M. Mass THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD Sunday, January 8, 2017 Saturday, January 7 5:00 P.M. English 6:30 P.M. Polish Sunday, January 8 7:30 A.M. Cantor 9:00 A.M. Cantor 10:45 A.M. Adult Choir 12:30 P.M. Polish Mass 6:00 P.M. Cantor

Christmas Season Flower Memorials What a beautiful way to remember your loved ones, living or deceased, with a donation in the amount of $10 toward the purchase of flowers which will grace the church environment during the Christmas Season. Only one name or one family name may be listed per donation, i.e. Mr. John Smith or John Smith Family. Please place this completed form along with your donation, in an envelope marked Christmas Flowers. You may then place it in the offering basket or return it to the parish. All memorials must be received by December 31. They will be published in the bulletin in J anuar y. Please note that the names of those memorialized will be printed, not the donor’s name.

Christmas Flower Memorials Memorial Name ____________________________________________________ Donor’s Name ____________________________________________________ Amount Enclosed ___________________________________________________ PLEASE PRINT NEATLY

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Devotions in the Church Rosary Monday through Friday After 8:30 AM Mass After 7:30 AM Mass Saturday Every Wednesday Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions

Ave Maria Polish Prayer Group Wednesday, After 7:00 PM Mass (Including Benediction )

First Friday Devotions To the Sacred Heart of Jesus After 8:30 AM Mass and After 7:00 PM Polish Mass

First Saturday Devotions To Immaculate Heart of Mary After 7:30 AM Mass and After 6:30 PM Polish Mass

Devotions in the Adoration Chapel Marian Prayer Group Monday 7:00 PM

Godzinki Ave Maria Prayer Group Thursday 8:00 AM

Hour of Divine Mercy Friday 3:00 PM (Includes Stations of the Cross)

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Liturgical Calendar Saturday, December 24 Christmas Eve 3:00 pm—Family Mass; 5:00 pm— LifeTeen Mass; 9:30 pm (Polish); 12:00 Midnight Sunday, December 25 Christmas Day 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:45 am & 12:30 pm (Polish) No 6:00 pm Mass Monday, December 26 No 6:30 am Mass; only 8:30am 7:00—Polish Mass Sunday, January 1 Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God 7:30, 9:00,. 10:45 & 12:30 (Polish) No 6:00 pm Mass First Friday, January 6 6:00—Confession 7:00—Mass (Polish)

Pray for priests every Thursday The Marvelous Rosary Join in Rosary Prayers daily, Monday through Friday, immediately following the 8:30 AM Mass; Saturday following the 7:30 AM Mass; Sunday before the 7:30 AM Mass. Praying the rosary together in front of the Blessed Sacrament gives many graces and is so peaceful.

PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Christ's followers were skeptical when He preached the reality of His Body and Blood as food and drink. St. John said, "many of His disciples withdrew and no longer went about with Him." Seeing this, Jesus asked the Twelve, "Do you also want to leave me?" Simon Peter did not understand any more than those who left Christ, but his loyalty was more firm. "Lord," he said, "to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life”. We have the "Word of Eternal Life" right here with us day and night in our Adoration Chapel. Do you have something you want to ask Him? There are several hours needing adorers. Please pick one for your personal hour with Him.

Altar Server Schedule Week of December 26—January 1 Monday: 8:30—Jimmy Tarjan, Shane Tarjan Tuesday: 8:30—Peter Seitzinger, Grace Seitzinger Wednesday: 8:30—Brandon Manogura,Vincent Macam Thursday: 8:30—Anthony Genualdi, Matthew Christian Friday: 8:30—Samantha Wargo, Allie Wargo Saturday: 7:30—Johnny Buczkowski, Daniel Bosak

Sunday:

Adam Cudzich 5:00—Joshua Vernon, Gabriella Vos, Kamil Bialorudzki, Luca Teng, Julia Sadko 6:30—Gloria Majka, Simon Majka, Erik Karpinski, Steven Sciwiarski, Agata Soltys 7:30—Gabriel Catane, Jesse Anamoo Renz Yuson 9:00—Bryanna Manogura, Brandon Manogura, Benjamin Manogura 10:45—Cameron Faust, Nate Caamoan Billy Fabri 12:30—Steven Sciwiarski, David Jozefczak Julia Lukasik

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PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Our Adoration Chapel is the perfect place to reinvigorate ourselves spiritually by rededicating to prayer and having a relationship with God. We have many open hours!!! Monday: 1:00am, 8:00am, 10:00pm, 12:00pm Tuesday: 7:00am Wednesday: 7:00am, 8:00am, 3:00pm Thursday: 11:00am, 12:00pm Friday: 3:00am, 7:00am, 8:00am, 9:00pm Saturday: 2:00am, 3:00am, 5:00pm, 6:00pm Sunday: 1:00am, 10:00pm Many of our hours have only one adorer. We need at least two adorers for each hour or more to help when adorers go on vacation or have family concerns, etc. Please sign up to spend one hour a week with Jesus. Sign up cards are on the counter in the chapel area. After you fill in the information, leave it on the counter. It will be picked up and someone will call you. You are invited to our 29th annual Fiesta ng Sto. Nino Ng Tundo on January 15, 2017 at St. John Brebeuf Church.

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The Ministry of Sacristan for Funeral Masses Please consider becoming a Sacristan for funeral masses. This ministry only requires 90 minutes of your time and you can pick the day that’s most convenient for you. Funeral masses have a starting time of 10 am and no later than 12 noon, and are scheduled Monday through Saturday. Your responsibilities include setting up the altar, sanctuary and sacristy before and after the funeral mass. We will show you how simple it is to prepare the tray for the credence and gift tables, light the candles, turn on the lights, arrange the books on the altar & pulpit, and set out the incense and holy water. We invite you to consider this ministry by providing assistance to both the priest and altar servers in preparing the church for mass. If you are interested in this ministry, please call the parish office at 847-966-8145 and ask for Nancy or leave your phone number and someone will contact you.

Fr. Peter Rapcia Survey According to Archdiocesan policies parishioners are to be given the opportunity to recognize Fr. Peter Rapcia’s gifts and to share their sentiments about his ministry. So, we are providing a Parish-wide Survey for parishioners’ participation. The survey can be easily accessed by going to the Archdiocese’s web page (Archchicago.org) and clicking on “Departments” on the upper left of the page, then scrolling to “Ministerial Evaluation” to access our web page. There, in the middle of the page, find “360 Catholic Leadership review for priests” and click on your appropriate language. Then follow the instructions for anonymous participation.

2:15 PM Novena; 4:00 PM Holy Mass will be officiated by Rev. Ronald Paulino Mid-life Singles (mid-30s to 50s) 5:00 PM Church Procession Looking to start 2017 off with a renewed sense 5:30 PM Reception of purpose & belonging? Then register today for a (Ministry Center) life-changing REFLECT weekend retreat at the Cardinal Stritch Retreat House, Mundelein, IL (in the Procession will continue from the Church to the northern suburbs), on Feb. 17-19, 2017. Take a Ministry Center for the reception. This Fiesta is chance and get involved... this is one New Year’s sponsored by the Sto Nino members. For more inresolution you won't regret! Cost is $197 for meals formation call Nellie Leynes, 847-912-8175. and a single room. Call (312) 532-8286, e-mail reWe encourage you to bring your statues of Sto [email protected], or visit Nino or the Blessed Mother to be blessed on this www.ReflectRetreat.com for details. holy occasion.

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SJB YOUTH MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENTS DECEMBER 2016/ JANUARY 2017

REGINA DOMINICAN HIGH SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM IS SATURDAY, JANUARY 14. Regina Dominican High School’s entrance exam for the Class of 2021 will be on Saturday, January 14 at 8 a.m. All Chicago-area Catholic high schools host the entrance exam on the date mentioned above. All students should arrive by 7:45 a.m. Enter through the Student Entrance. Two #2 pencils and $25 cash or check made payable to Regina Dominican are required for the exam. You cannot use a calculator on the mathematics section. Only students who test at Regina Dominican on the testing date receive Regina Dominican merit scholarships. Additionally, students who test at Regina Dominican on the entrance exam date receive financial aid and course selection preference. Regina Dominican is located at 701 Locust Road, Wilmette, Illinois 60091. For more information, contact Pattie Fuentes, director of admissions, at 847-256-7660 ext. 223 or [email protected].

1. From SJB Youth Ministry to all of our Teens and Families, we wish you the Blessings of this Christmas Season and a Happy Healthy New Year! 2. IT’S NOT TOO EARLY TO THINK ABOUT SUMMER! Join St John Brebeuf Youth Ministry for our Summer Service Trip “ALIVE IN YOU 2017”! We will be traveling to northern Milwaukee for our six-day overnight camp July 11 through July 16, 2017. CHECK YOUR DATES AND SIGN UP! Registration fee is $140 until January 31st. FEE WILL GO UP AFTER JANUARY 31st. Contact Mrs. Perez by email or texting her to get paperwork and more information. ALL TEENS 13 YEARS OLD TO 18 YEARS OLD ARE INVITED! 3. TEENS join us for our first OPEN ROOM of 2017! We meet Sunday January 8th in the Youth Ministry Office from 7:00-9:00pm. Start the new year with us! Enjoy video games, board games, or watch a movie! Snacks and pop are provided. Pizza is $4.00. ALL TEENS ARE WELCOME! Find us on Facebook! Search for St John YM or our group St John Brebeuf YM Questions? Contact Pam Perez, Youth Ministry Director, 847-966-9815 [email protected] Find us on INSTAGRAM! Search for sjb_youth_ministry Check out Youth Ministry’s upcoming events at www.sjbrebeuf.org/ article413844.htm

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3. Dish soap — 16 to 28-oz bottle any brand 4. 1 can of air freshener (aerosol or pump) When powerful Hurricane Matthew tore through the Car5. 1 plastic scrub brush (No toilet bowl, kitchen or ibbean and up the East Coast, it left in its wake a huge dish brushes) death toll (Haiti alone lost more than 1,600 people), thousands of homes, businesses, churches and government 6. 18 cleaning handy wipes or reusable wipes (no terbuildings in ruins because of devastating flooding, and ry cleaning towels) residents in shock on how they were going to rebuild their lives. Can you imagine losing a loved one and all of 7. Several sponges (No cellulose due to mold issue) your possessions and then being faced with the challenge 8. 5 scouring pads (No pads that will rust) of trying to salvage your home and begin life anew?

9. 50 clothes pins In the United States, North Carolina suffered terrible flooding. Some towns in the Diocese of Raleigh were 10. Clothes line (2, 50-foot or 100-foot line cotton or washed away by raging waters of nearby rivers. The govplastic) ernment estimates the area suffered $1.5 billion in damage. Now the waters have finally receded and residents 11. 24-bag roll of heavy duty trash bags (30 to 45are returning to find their homes often waterlogged and gallon size) in ruins. Residents have begun the challenging task of cleaning up and saving what they can. Walls in the 12. 5 dust masks homes bear the marks of the flood waters and mold has begun to spread. 13. 2 pairs of disposable waterproof gloves (rubber or latex) Hope’s on the Way, (HOTW) a group of Deacons from Chicago, is working with Catholic Charities in the 14. 1 pair of work gloves (cotton or leather, leather Diocese of Raleigh to offer a helping hand to the flooding palms necessary) victims. In 2012, Hope’s on the Way organized a Buckets If you have any questions or are willing to help in this of Hope effort where cleaning supplies were collected in 5-gallon buckets and sent to towns in New Jersey follow- effort, please call Deacon Andy 847-966-6961. The people of North Carolina thank you for your generosity, ing Superstorm Sandy. Just last October, HOTW sent support and prayers. buckets to flooded towns in Louisiana and now it is launching a new effort to assist the Raleigh area. With this latest project to help flood victims in the Raleigh Di- Newly Organized Phoenix Singles ocese, I’m appealing to the generosity of the people of St. John Brebeuf Parish. Items from the list to fill these Join us for our New Year's Eve celebration at HackBuckets of Hope can be dropped off to the Parish Office ney's on Lake and Waukegan—meet at 6:00. E-mail: between now and January 1. Cash donations also are [email protected] to reserve your spot at the ing accepted and can be sent to: Hope’s on the Way, attable. tention Deacon John Vidmar, 4327 Deyo, Brookfield, IL 60513. It costs approximately $25 to fill a bucket with all Our first meeting of 2017 will be Jan 6 at 7:30PM in the of the supplies. Individual items also can be donated. The Lafayette Building. As we munch on light refreshments, filled buckets will be brought to a central location and we discuss our plans for the current and future months. then transported to North Carolina after Christmas. Our activities include trips to local-area attractions, the Here is the list of cleaning supplies that are needed for theater, concerts, and community events. If you play bridge or love book discussions, we have a spot for you. the buckets: Monthly, we dine at a nice restaurant. You will meet new 1. Liquid laundry detergent — 2, 25-oz bottles or one friends, and develop new interests. Come and give us a try. You may enjoy it. 50-oz bottle 2. Liquid household cleaner — 12 to 16-oz cleaner that can be mixed with water (no bleach)

For additional information, email MaryJane: [email protected]

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As we celebrate Christ coming into the world as a child, let us pray that all women who are pregnant this Christmas season will be open to God’s gift of life so that he/she can be born into this world and thus be able to know Christ and help build His kingdom here on earth. Let us continue to pray daily: “Jesus, Mary and Joseph, I love you very much. I beg you to spare the life of the unborn baby that I have spiritually adopted who is in danger of abortion.”

St. Vincent de Paul Society December 25: Christmas Today we celebrate the feast of Christmas and hear how the shepherds found Mary and Joseph and the infant lying in the manger. Then they left glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen. Your gifts to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul helped those who are poor and suffering to find Emmanuel and they also came to know that “God is with us.” Do you or a family you know need a hospital bed? We have an Invacare Electric Hospital bed for anyone in need. Please call the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Society to request delivery. All information will be strictly confidential. Deacon Andy Beierwaltes Telephone: (847) 966-6961

NILES FAMILY SERVICES Niles Family Services zaprasza wszystkich Polskich mieszkancόw poniżej 55-tego roku życia na spotkania informacyjne. Począwszy od stycznia 2017 spotkania odbedą sie na trzecim piętrze o godzinie 6:30PM8:00PM w każdy drugi wtorek miesiąca. W programie: Lekarstwa i suplementy: lekarz radzi Jak załatwić zapomogi (DHS: TANF, SNAPFood Stamps, Medicaid) Depresia Amerykanskie dzieci I Polscy rodzice Pomoc prawna Po wiecej informacji prosimy o kontak: Monika Lucarz 847-588-8467 lub Kate Wiliamska 847-588-8474. Niles Family Services would like to invite all Polish residents (below the age of 55) for informational sessions. Starting in January, 2017 all meetings will be held

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on the second Tuesday of each month on the third floor at 6:30PM-8:00PM. Discussion will include: Medication and supplements Depression How to apply for SNAP, Medicaid and TANF benefits Legal Assistance For more information, please contact: Monika Lucarz, MSW 847-588-8467 or Kate Wilamska, LCSW 847-588-8474. Coffee Hour for Seniors ( Polish and English Version) apraszamy wszystkich seniorόw na kawę oraz rozmowę o wszystkim i o niczym. Począwszy od stycznia 2017,spotkania odbywaja się w III czwartek każdego miesiaca o godzinie 11:30 AM na drugim pietrze. Po wiecej informacji prosimy o kontak: Monika Lucarz, MSW 847-588-8467 lub Brigitte Powidzki, RN 847-588-8442 Dołącz do naszej grupy! Senior Center would like to invite all Polish speaking seniors for a coffee and chat about everything and anything. Starting in January, 2017, all meetings will be held on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 11:30 AM. For more information, please contact: Monika Lucarz, MSW 847-588-8467 or Brigitte Powidzki, RN 847588-8442. Please join our group!

LOOKING AHEAD . . . . . .. It may seem far away, but as you put dates in your 2017 calendar, remember to mark Sunday, February 5th. That is the date of the annual Super Sunday Football Party hosted by the Holy Name Men’s Club. This is a popular, fun event you won’t want to miss. It will be here before you know it!

SOUND TECH NEEDED At Masses whenever a choir sings: 9:00 AM Cantate Deo, 10:45 AM Adult Chorale 6:00 PM LifeTeen PLEASE CALL, 702-806-8421

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A Few Words About Wills

More than a mere legal document that will be accepted in a court of human law, a well-prepared will is a statement of faith, hope and love. Family, charities, and others in need will benefit from this, your final act of material kindness. St. John Brebeuf Parish would consider it a privilege to be mentioned in your will. Thank you, for not only your consideration but for all your other gifts and sacrifices. GREETINGS FROM THE HOLY NAME MEN’S CLUB The officers and board members of the Holy Name Men’s Club wish all their members a holiday season filled with many blessings. Watch the bulletin for information regarding our future events. Thank you for supporting bingo and our other activities throughout the year.

CATHOLIC WOMEN’S CLUB The Catholic Women’s Club officers extend greetings to all of its members for a blessed Holiday Season. Watch the bulletin for further information on upcoming events.

GOLDEN AGERS WISH EVERYONE A BLESSED CHRISTMAS & HEALTHY, HAPPY NEW YEAR

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Duszpasterstwo Zakrystian na Msze pogrzebowe Prosimy wzięcie pod uwagę, zostanie zakrystianem podczas Mszy pogrzebowych. Ta posługa wymaga tylko 90 minut Twojego czasu i można wybrać dzień, który jest najbardziej wygodny dla Ciebie. Msze Pogrzebowe rozpoczynają się o 10 rano i nie później niż 12 godz. w południe, od poniedziałku do soboty. Twoje obowiązki obejmują przygotowanie ołtarza, sanktuarium i zakrystii przed i po Mszy pogrzebowej. Pokażemy Ci, jak łatwo jest przygotować wszystko do tej uroczystości: stół z darami, zapalenie świec, włączanie światła, ułożenie książek na ołtarz i ambonę a także przygotowanie kadzidła i wody święconej. Zapraszamy do rozważenia tej posługi przez udzielanie pomocy zarówno ministrantom jak tez i księdzu w przygotowaniu kościoła na Msze Święta. Jeśli jesteś zainteresowany tym, duszpasterstwem prosimy o kontakt z biurem parafialnym pod tel. 847-966-8145 i poprosić o Nancy lub zostawić swój numer telefonu i ktoś skontaktuje się z Tobą.

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ADORACJA NAJŚWIETSZEGO SAKRAMENTU Nasza Adoracja Kaplica jest idealnym miejscem, aby ożywić się duchowo przez oddanie się modlitwie i nawiazanie relacji z Bogiem. Mamy wiele otwartych godzin !!! Poniedziałek: 01:00, 08:00, 22:00, 12:00 Wtorek: 07:00 Środa: 07:00, 08:00, 15:00 Czwartek: 11:00, 12:00 Piątek: 03:00, 07:00, 08:00, 21:00 Sobota: 02:00, 03:00, 17:00, 18:00 Niedziela: 01:00, 22:00 Wiele z tych godzin mają tylko jedną osobę do adoracji. Potrzebujemy co najmniej dwie osoby na każdą godzinę lub więcej, aby pomóc innym czcicielom pojechać na wakacje lub zalatwić inne sprawy rodzinne, itd Prisimy o zapisanie się do spędzenia jednej godziny w tygodniu z Jezusem. Zarejestruj się na liscie, która jest na stoliku w rejonie kaplicy. Po wypełnieniu danych, należy pozostawić ją na stole. Zostanie ona odebrana i ktoś się z Tobą skontaktuje. Towarzystwo św. Wincentego a Paolo (Saint Vincent de Paul Society) 25 grudnia: Boże Narodzenie Dziś obchodzimy święto Bożego Narodzenia gdzie słyszymy, że pasterze znaleźli Maryje i Józefa i niemowlę leżące w żłobie. Potem opuścili ich wielbiąc i wysławiając Boga za wszystko, co słyszeli i widzieli. Twoje dary dla Towarzystwa Świętego Wincentego a Paulo pomagają ubogim i cierpiącym, znaleźć Emmanuela, aby też i oni poznali, że "Bóg jest wśród nas." Czy istnieje rodzina, która potrzebuje pomocy? Proszę zadzwonić do Towarzystwa Świętego Wincentego a Paulo, które może pomóc cierpiącym i słabym z okazji Bożego Narodzenia. Diakon Andy Beierwaltes

Telefon: (847) 966-6961

Serdeczne zyczenia zdrowych i pogodnych Swiat Bozego Narodzenia wypelnionych radoscia i miloscia oraz wszelkich lask i blogoslawienstwa Dzieciatka Jezus na nadchodzacy Nowy Rok Zycza Agnieszka Hanusiak i Czeslaw Komosa W imieniu czlonkow Krolowej Jadwigi May the peace and love of the Christmas Season fill your hearts and homes with boundless joy and countless blessings for the New Year. From all of us at St. Queen Jadwiga Society

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REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS OUR DECEASED Gertrude Ostrander

MEMORIAL OPPORTUNITY If you would like to remember a deceased relative or friend in a special way, here is your opportunity. We are accepting donations for the altar breads and wine that are used at Mass each week. Every week in the bulletin we will post who the bread and wine was donated in memory of. Suggested donation is $50. You can drop off or mail your donation to the Parish Office, marked “Altar Bread Memorial.” Make sure to include your name and the name/s of whom you would like to be remembered. Requests are published in the bulletin in the order that they are received.

Celebrating our SJB Military Remembrance St. John Brebeuf Parish is in the process of establishing a military remembrance presentation for all active and fallen since September 11, 2001. We are accepting family members names, branch of service and photo. Please bring them to the parish office, attention Legion of Mary. ARMY, NAVY, MARINES, AIR FORCE, COAST GUARD, NATIONAL GUARD.

Please remember in prayer the following who are currently serving in the Armed Forces: Timothy Casey Mark Honsa Joseph Merkel Peter Merkel Robert Monaco Chief Ryan Morrow Thomas Neuhengen Scott Rodberg Christopher Vick Sgt. Daniel Cunningham Pvt. James Cunningham Susanne Connolly Tutwiler CDR John Tutwiler Dominic Carrabotta Col. Barbara Jones (Wiltgen) May they return safely to their families.

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Pray for all our ill Members Diana D’Costa Anthony D’Costa Walter D’Souza Cajetan Fernandes Aidan Stotz Virginia Penkala Barbara Donovan Kathy Berresheim Henryk Stankiewicz Michael Curtis Bob Biewald Mary O’Toole Madeline Albano Sally Raphael Clem Juris Shahla Lahijani Anna Chacko Terry DiVito Margaret Lach Souk Tha Phone Cathy Neff Donna Miller Albert DeLorenzo Dorothy Cichon Kim Travaglio Pamela Sobie Charlene Green Henry Zajac Kamillus Urban Patti Maher Tyska Zdzislaw Puacz Lorna Alba Eugene Mangan Adam Rowel Varant Minatiskan Madeline Pukal-4 yrs. old Cyril & Peg Maher Elaine Friedman Dolores Gruzynski John Peter Rolwes Nanette Sadorra Oscar Malabanan Jeff Sefcik Lita Rosales Alma Kort Randolf Abana Noli Failma Christina Curtis Bernadyne Semmerling Jerry Brazkowski Madeline Hendricksen

Mario Colosi Ruben Pactol Marcelino de la Cruz Donna Kornovich Barbara Zonsius Patricia Jablonski John Nawodylo Wladyslaw Policht Franciszek Policht Dorothy Pedtke Roy Wolf K. Kozeny Bernard Warchol Mario Loraya Janette Mendoza Atienza Virginia Brekke Alex Hernandez Ed Bielski Stella “Stasia” Magdon Colin Drexler Frank Rosienski Rosaura Pegan Catherine Kosina Cajetan Almeida John Muniak Dave Beierwaltes Magdalena Bohn Anida Tadeo Alvin Swenson Imer Zabala Patricia Harris Benidicta Lee Cecline Oliyarurathu Ron Ofenloch Carmelita Balmadrid Dr. Nora O’Byrne Josephine Turner Stephanie Castleman Linda Bennett Sabina Powers Chris Drysen Navilio Rosetta Bizzotto George Stanley Kogut Bill Elikman Czeslaw Komosa Wanda Ramnas Steve Tatos Lauren Mesikapp Helen Gonzalez Carol Mizialko

December 25, 2016

The Nativity of the Lord—Christmas

Mass Intentions for the Week Monday, December 26— St. Stephen 6:30—No Mass 8:30—Remembrance of Anna Joseph David Wilson, Patricia Ann Dohr Michael, Katarzyna, Wanda,Ted, Jozef,Michalina, Janina Giba & Family, Maria Magdalena Koter, Celita Cruz, Dr. Wladyslaw Gawron, Lawrence Hageman, Elzbieta Boris, Gloria Wasniwski 7:00— Piotr Serafin Wladyslawa Serafin (2-ga rocz.smierci) Jolanta Stygiar, Anna i Stanley Dworakowski Russell Totten, Michael Puacz Tomasz, Zofia, i Wladyslaw Boczar Janina i Jozef Puacz Jerzy Kranski, Jan Karpinski (24-ta rocz.smierci) Jan i Katarzyna Wozniczka Wladyslaw i Stanislaw Przybysz Wladyslaw i Stefania Przybysz Bronislawa i Wladyslaw Swiecicki Stanislawa Milkowska (6-ta rocz.smierci) Halina i Rudolf Berezieccy Waleria i Wladyslaw Szymanscy Boguslaw Bereziecki, Agnes Jewel, Bob Ropp O Boze Opieke zdrowie i laski Ducha Sw. dla Jacka, Katarzyny, Wojciecha i mamy Grazyny Szymanskich O Boza Opieke zdrowie i powrot do zdrowia dla Krzysztofa Hazla O Boze Opieke i zdrowie dla rodziny Lurkiewiczow O Boze Blogoslawienstwo i zdrowie dla Wiktorii i Jana O Zdrowie i Boze Laski Adamowi O Zdrowie Boze Blogoslawienstwo Dary Ducha Sw.Opieke Matki Bozej z Okazji 60-lecia Kaplanstwa dla Ks. Wladyslawa Podeswika O Boze Blogoslawienstwo Zdrowie i Opieke Matki Bozej w dniu urodzin i w przyszlosci dla Anny Cichon Tuesday, December 27—St. John 6:30—Good Health for Andrew Earley For Abu, Tiju, Trisha, Nija, & Tessa Abraham Good Health & Peace in the Family 8:30—Jozef Pchelka (30th Anniv. of Death) Barbara Pchelka All deceased from Pchelka Family, Celita Cruz Wednesday, December 28—Holy Innocents Martyrs 6:30—Albert & Georgiana Dorsch, Jolanta Bialobrzewski, Robert Boller For Cyriac, Siju, Ale & Angela Koorakattil for Good Health & Peace in the Family

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8:30—Dr. Efren C. Adaya (40 days after death) Celita Cruz 7:00—For All Parishioners Thursday, December 29—St. Thomas Becket 6:30—Nora Duffy For Alice, Aney, Mary,Tresa & Their Families 8:30—Edward Przydzial, Celita Cruz Friday, December 30—The Holy Family 6:30—Albert & Georgiana Dorsch, Michael Zuber For Good Health of Mary Edathil 8:30—Celita Cruz, Frances Keaugh Saturday, December 31—St. Sylvester I 7:30—Celita Cruz, Thanksgiving Mass Thank you God for All Graces & Holy Mother from Cichon Family 5:00—Celebrant: Fr. Peter Rapcia Dec'd. Members of Jaziwec Family Kazmiera Mazik, Monsignor John J. Flanagan (25th Anniv. of Death), Carl Komorowski Achmma Thomas, Thomas Polachira 6:30—Celebrant: Fr. Piotr Samborski Ana i Lucjan Parszczyk Wladyslaw Przybysz, Stefania i Wladyslaw Przybysz, Stanislaw Przybysz Leon Pawlina, Anna Pawlina,Jozef Pawlina (13-ta rocz. smierci, Stanislaw Dabros W rocznice smierci Stanislawy Wojtasik i calej rodziny Wojtasik W rocznice smierci Piotra Kamien i calej rodziny Kamieniow Sunday, January 1, 2017—Solemnity of Mary 7:30—Celebrant: Fr. Peter Rapcia Jim Gwozdz, Celita Cruz & Leoncio Cruz Irene & Eugene Wojcik Thanksgiving of 2016 & God Blessings & Health in the New Year 2017 of Carolina Roque 9:00—Celebrant: Fr. Michael Meany Timothy Bohn, Michael Likvan, Bernardita Libot Ernesto Quicho, Dorothy Kapchinski God's Blessings for K.R. Youth Ministry God's Blessings & Return to Good Health for 10:45—Celebrant: Fr. Michael Meany Jacqueline Dunaj-Vincent, Betty Martin Anna Chacko, K.G. Chacko 12:30—Celebrant: Fr. Piotr Samborski Jozef Wilk, Mike Puacz (8-ma rocz.smierci) Zofia,Tomasz,Wladyslaw Boczar Arkadiusz Pekala(2-ga rocz.smierci) Za Duszami Ktore Najbardziej Potrzebuja Pomocy, Jan Szwajnos 6:00—No Mass

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St. John Brebeuf Church The Nativity of the Lord—Christmas

December 25, 2016

Staff Pastor: Rev. Michael Meany Associates: Rev. Piotr Rapcia Rev. Piotr Samborski Pastor Emeritus: Rev. Robert Banzin Weekend Asst.: Rev. Patrick Marshall Deacons: Larry Skaja/retired, Andy Beierwaltes, Mariusz Kosla, Pavel Jurkulak Pastoral Associate: Maciek Karaban Music Director & Liturgical Coordinator: Marek Rachelski Associate Music Director: Mariusz Kosla Children’s Choir Director: Ewa Fair Business Manager: Joseph Wojtowicz School Principal: Elise Matson Director Youth Ministry: Pam Perez Staff Secretary: Charlotte Lindquist Bulletin Editor, Parish Secretary: Barbara Bronder Rectory: 8307 N. Harlem Ave. Parish Office: 8305 N. Harlem Ave. Niles, IL 60714 (847) 966-8145 Fax: (847) 966-0014 Website: www.sjbrebeuf.org School: (847) 966-3266 Website: www.sjbschool.org Religious Education: (847) 966-3269 Youth Office: (847) 966-9815

Mass Schedule

“We are a people of faith who offer each other and those touched by us the means to experience God through prayer, sacraments, education and mutual support in light of the Gospel and Catholic Tradition.”

Saturday: 5:00 PM, 6:30 PM (Polish) Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 AM, 12:30 PM (Polish), 6:00 PM Monday—Friday Morning: 6:30 & 8:30 AM Wednesday: 7:00 PM (Polish) Saturday Morning: 7:30 AM Holyday: 5:30 PM (English); 7:00 PM (Polish) Vigil: 7:00 PM English

Reconciliation - Saturday 11:00 AM—Noon (English & Polish) First Friday, 6:00 PM (English & Polish)

Baptisms Last Sunday of each month during 10:45 AM Mass or 2:00 PM Service (Polish): First Weekend of each month: at 12:30 PM Mass on Sunday & Third Sunday of the Month at 1:45 PM Parents must attend pre-baptism instruction.

Matrimony Four months notice is minimal.

December 25, 2016

Eucharistic Adoration 24 Hours a Day In Parish Ministry Center Chapel St. Vincent de Paul—[email protected]