Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

January 15, 2017

Our Parish Mission Statement Transfiguration Parish is a people called to build a Catholic Faith Community by seeking Christ and sharing His Gospel through Prayer, Education, Service and Social Activities.

THREE MISSIONS Today we begin with one of the “servant songs” from the book of Isaiah, a song prophetic of Jesus’ ministry of service. Isaiah’s mission is not only to bring back the children of Jacob to gather in Israel; it is also to be “a light to the nations” (Isaiah 49:6). Jesus Christ, as servant, will be the fulfillment of the ancient prophecy and the basis of the new. This Sunday we begin a series of readings from Paul’s letter to the Corinthians. Here Paul is identified by his mission: he is an apostle of Jesus Christ. The church at Corinth to whom he addresses this letter is also identified: it is part of the universal church of God. The Corinthians are called to holiness, as are all Christians. Though the feast of the Baptism of the Lord was celebrated last Monday, today’s Gospel also alludes to the importance of that event. The reading emphasizes that Jesus “outranks” John: his baptism in the Spirit will eradicate sin. Jesus accepts John’s baptism, even though it is he himself who is the Lamb of God. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

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There can be no true peace if everyone claims always and exclusively his or her own rights, without caring for the good of others. No puede haber verdadera paz si cada uno reivindica siempre y sólo su propio derecho, sin preocuparse del bien de los demás. Nie może być prawdziwego pokoju, jeśli każdy upomina się zawsze tylko o własne prawa, nie dbając o dobro innych.

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Pastor’s Column Second, John speaks of Jesus as the one who comes after him but ranks ahead because he existed before him. Clearly John has intimate and deeply spiritual knowledge, revealed by God, about who Jesus truly is. He knows that Jesus was born after him in time but that he existed before him – a clear reference to Jesus’ divinity.

“BEHOLD, THE LAMB OF GOD, WHO TAKES AWAY THE SIN OF THE WORLD." John the Baptist

References are an important part of any job application. We choose them with great care, often searching for people with authority and responsibility. We ask their permission to use their names and give them freedom to speak honestly about us. In addition to knowing us, they must be trustworthy and honorable – able to assess our strengths and weaknesses and to articulate them. A lot depends on their judgment. When John came to write his Gospel, he saw Jesus as God’s candidate, and John the Baptist as the one giving the reference. The Baptist gives us a credible and trustworthy reference, boldly proclaiming the truth about Jesus as Savior. Today, we hear part of that holy reference. First, John refers to Jesus as the Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world. To the Jewish people and to an early Judeo-Christian Church listening to this Gospel, the image of the lamb would immediately evoke memories of the feast of Passover – that great celebration of liberation from slavery in Egypt. By referring to Jesus as the Lamb, John references him as the bearer of forgiveness, the liberator whose selfsacrifice brings reconciliation and deliverance from sin, and invites all to taste the freedom of God’s children.

Finally, John refers to the event we celebrated last week: the baptism of Jesus. With complete conviction, he speaks from the heart as he recalls the voice of the Father and the anointing of the Spirit: Now I have seen and testified that he is the Son of God. That is one extraordinary reference! How should we respond to this reference? Shouldn’t it give us confidence that Jesus truly is who he claims to be? It’s a reference that is confirmed over and over in the lives of the saints. Saint Paul gives his reference today when he describes Jesus as the sanctifier and Lord. But as with all references, they can only bring us so far. In many ways, they are really second-hand knowledge. For it is only in the personal, intimate knowledge of Christ, found in the life of faith and service, that we truly witness to what we believe about Jesus. May our reference this week on behalf of Jesus be one that speaks from our hearts, and gives honest assessment of the difference he makes in our lives so that others might just be intrigued and might ask the questions: ♦

WHAT CONVINCES ME MOST THAT JESUS IS “THE FATHER’S ONLY SON”?

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HOW CAN I, TOO, ENCOUNTER THE LAMB OF GOD?

A Word of Gratitude

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TRANFIGURATION is a Catholic Community GENEROUS OF SPIRIT. I am grateful to be part of this Parish Community with people of Generous of Spirit. People that are always ready to extend to others what they want for themselves. People that do not blame others or circumstances for their problems but step up and do the right thing. This year, Transfiguration Parish made the Spirit of Christmas Shine in so many homes. We made so many children smile and still believe in “the Christmas Magic”. We provided: 350 gifts through “Saint Vincent de Paul Christmas Tree”, 115 gifts to children of Maternity BVM Church and hundreds of diapers to support our families in need. How can I not be proud to be part of this Parish with a Generous of Spirit ? It is more than the actions we all do that define us, it is a state of being. Being people of Generous Spirt! May God bless you, Rev. Juan Pablo Avila

Thank You

Maternity BVM Church

The members of the St. Vincent de Paul Ministry would like to thank you for the support you have given our ministry throughout this past year. It was with your generosity that St. Vincent de Paul was able to provide numerous acts of kindness and continued support to the people in need.

This Christmas we collected 115 Christmas presents for Children of our Sister Parish Maternity BVM Church in Chicago’s Humboldt Park are.

Our Thanksgiving program provided food for 9 families.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!

Our 2016 Christmas program provided over 350 gifts to the many children in need living within our community. Because of your donations we were also able to provide food for the many families we serve. Christmas and Thanksgiving are “times of giving”; however, it was your support throughout the year that enabled us to help 90 families in desperate need of help. Throughout the year, we provided shelter for the homeless; paid rent and mortgages to keep people from becoming homeless; prevented Com Ed and Nicor from shutting off electricity and gas from homes and apartments; paid medical bills; fixed cars; provided food for the hungry; offered help with budgets and resumes. More than that we listened to people, prayed for them, and hopefully provided hope as they looked to their future. So thank you for your help and continued support to our ministry. Without your prayers and treasures, none of this could happen. God Bless You, The Members of the St. Vincent de Paul Ministry

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Thank you so much for hosting a baby shower for baby Jesus. What an adorable idea and so perfect for the season. We received so many diapers in so many sizes. Such a gift. Thank you! Stephanie Diaper Bank of Lake County

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Liturgy and Prayer

MASS FOR THE WEEK

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK

MISAS DE LA SEMANA MSZE W TYGODNIU

OREMOS POR LOS ENFERMOS MODLITWY ZA CHORYCH

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 pm Margaret M. Quick-Anniversary of Death (Family) Mary Ann Sherwin-1st Anniversary of Death (Bechtel Family) Joseph E. Gorski (Nancy & Family) 6:30 pm Those Who Have No One to Pray for Them 7:30 am The People of Our Parish Ron Murphy-Happy Birthday (Victor Family) 9:00 am The Seriously Ill 11:00 am Gerard R. Viola (Family) Chester & Laura Sienicki-Birthday Remembrance (Kids & Grandkids) 12:30 pm For an End to War Monday, January 16 8:00 am Leaders of Foreign Nations Tuesday, January 17—St. Anthony 8:00 am The Souls in Purgatory (The Purgatorial Society) Wednesday, January 18—Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins 9:15 am School Children, Faculty & Their Families Thursday, January 19 8:00 am The Unborn & Fragile Elderly Friday, January 20—St. Fabian; St. Sebastian 9:15 am School Children, Faculty & Their Families Saturday, January 21—St. Agnes 8:00 am Those with Addictions Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 pm Agostino Siciliano (Wife Maria) 6:30 pm Peace in Our World 7:30 am Frank Keller-Loving Birth Remembrance (Alice Appelhans) Joan & Bob Brooks-Wedding Anniversary (Victor Family) Wanda B. Froehlke (Reilly Family) 9:00 am The People of Our Parish Donald Permoda (Chris Brannan) 11:00 am For Elimination of Prejudice 12:30 pm PADS

Please keep us informed as to the progress of those on our prayer list. The names will remain on the list for one month and can be added again if there is a recurrence. Call the rectory if you or a family member would like to be added to our prayer list, be visited, receive communion, or be anointed.

Dirk & Gloria Aissen ▪ Bob Andrews ▪ Beth Armstrong ▪ Anthony Avitia ▪ Maria Bahena ▪ Mike Barnas ▪ Leticia Barrios ▪ Joel Baseley ▪ Jerry Becmer ▪ Crady Benham ▪ Nancy Benn ▪ Rich & Gloria Biskapski ▪ Sister Eleanor Blake ▪ Philip Bogard ▪ Bozarth Family ▪ Raymond Brefeld ▪ Katie Brito ▪ Jane Brown ▪ Michelle Brumm ▪ Chuck Buntenbach ▪ Carol Calcitrai ▪ Mary Ann & Doug Caldwell ▪ Care Center of Wauconda Residents ▪ Gary Carpenter ▪ Peggy & Tony Chrusciel ▪ Maria (Rubino) Clancy ▪ Jackson Clark ▪ Len Cleary ▪ Mark Cline ▪ Flor Coria ▪ Sue Coston ▪ Candace Cotsiomitis ▪ Katie Crane ▪ Sean Cullen ▪ Evelyn Czurylo ▪ Lillian D’Angelo ▪ Patsy Daniels ▪ Rocio Davis ▪ Marge Dehne ▪ Pat & Ed Deles ▪ Mark Dendinger ▪ Ellen Dennee ▪ Mary C. Dennehy ▪ Eileen Devitt ▪ Melodie Dixon ▪ Judy Donarski ▪ Ann Dunk ▪ Mary Dunn ▪ Tom Ealy ▪ Megan Esposito ▪ Baby Eva ▪ Loretta Exline ▪ Jose Fernandez ▪ Louise Ferraro ▪ Kurt Fetty & Family ▪ Bill Foley ▪ Helen Fritz ▪ Aleks Galaszkiewicz ▪ Karen Gawin ▪ Joseph Gerami ▪ Pierson Gibis ▪ Johanna Gilfert ▪ Rose Gilligan ▪ Greta Gozkowicz ▪ John Grace ▪ Christine Grafft ▪ Mary Beth Grafft ▪ Connor Grafon ▪ Don Gragnani ▪ Jessica Graham ▪ Beth Greenaway ▪ Lillian Greve ▪ Mary Rose Griffin ▪ Kimberly Gross ▪ Michael Groszkiewicz ▪ Anne Guzi ▪ Eileen Hagopian ▪ Jeffrey Haiduke ▪ Barbara Hamill ▪ Ruth Hansen ▪ Sarah Helms ▪ Kim Hendricks ▪ Christian Henke ▪ Judy Hester ▪ Ken Hironimus ▪ Amy Holtkamp ▪ Hilaria Infante ▪ Helen Jakubek ▪ Ellen Jakubicek ▪ Deborah Jans ▪ Marie Jesp ▪ Kenny Johnson ▪ Laurie Johnson ▪ Susan Jomantas ▪ Judy Joyner ▪ Sophie Kamin ▪ John Kapcia ▪ Yenny Karadi ▪ Brian Kayser ▪ Kevin Keyfauver ▪ Joe Kinney ▪ Denise Kisiel ▪ Robby Klimaytis ▪ Arleen & Larry Kochan ▪ Pat Krueger ▪ Deacon William Krueger ▪ Connie Kozel ▪ Brian Kutz ▪ Walter Kwasigroch ▪ Myron Lange ▪ Amparo Legorreto ▪ Jack LeMaster ▪ Susan Liberio ▪ Chad Malanowski ▪ Ruth Malloy ▪ Jasmine Martinez ▪ Joseph Matuga ▪ Tony Mazur ▪ Melissa McDowell ▪ Jane McGarry ▪ Rob Michel ▪ Ken Michelau ▪ Mary Anne Miller ▪ Marie Milk ▪ David Minerly ▪ Pamela Mitchell ▪ Rosemary Mitchell ▪ Mary Ann Mueller ▪ Jim Murphy ▪ Paul Murray ▪ Shawn Nelson ▪ Steven Newton ▪ June Novakowski ▪ Sheila Novotny ▪ Katie Nowosielski ▪ Victor Hugo Ortiz ▪ Darlene Pace ▪ Jeffrey Paczynski ▪ Pablo Paniagua ▪ Georgia Pastirik ▪ Doug Pennington ▪ Deacon Feliks Pezowicz ▪ Daniel & Elena Phelan ▪ Stephanie Phillippi ▪ Noah Phillips ▪ Rae Poklenkowski ▪ Karen Pokorny ▪ Cathy Polnau ▪ Ashley Poole ▪ Betty Porten ▪ Sharon Powderly ▪ Jolanta Przybylska ▪ Michael Quinn ▪ Audrey Raclaw ▪ R.L. Radiv ▪ Victor Esteban Ramirez ▪ Courtney Raupp ▪ Marie Reif ▪ Elena Reyes ▪ Joseph Riley ▪ Martina Elizabeth Rios ▪ Rebecca Rodriguez ▪ Rito Rosales ▪ Jim, Sue & Ron Rosaves ▪ Mary Ann Rubino ▪ Theresa Rubino ▪ Sara Ruiz ▪ Sylvia Russell ▪ Janet Rzepka ▪ Anna Sabbak ▪ Maria Samolis ▪ Daelynn Sanchez ▪ Daniel Scaripante ▪ Jeanie Scharf ▪ George Scheinkoenig ▪ Leona Schmitt ▪ Bill Scholla ▪ CJ Schulz ▪ Johnny Schultz ▪ Elizabeth Scruggs ▪ Wayne Seibel ▪ William Shafer ▪ James Shanahan ▪ Bonnie Sherwin ▪ Mike Sinnott ▪ Lynn Sirois ▪ Lenore & Lou Speciale ▪ Arlene Stahl ▪ Orval Stancles ▪ Bobbi, Orval, Mary Stancliff ▪ Caroline Stasica ▪ Francis Swiatek ▪ Jason Synowiec ▪ Tegan Tallungan ▪ Kayedn Tanner ▪ Fran Tarkowski ▪ Charles Tayler ▪ Dian Thelen ▪ Rebecca Thies ▪ Barbara Thomas ▪ Carol Thomas ▪ Marge Thompson ▪ Sharon Thompson ▪ Evelyn Tillman ▪ Carol Tortorice ▪ Brandon Trudot ▪ Maria Unrug ▪ Kiersten Upton ▪ Jan Wagner ▪ Georgianna Webster ▪ Cynthia Wells ▪ Joy Wesley ▪ Ann Weslowski ▪ Wibiral Family ▪ Patricia Williams ▪ Sebastian Wilkosz ▪ Patricia Wilson ▪ Diane Winkler ▪ Eileen Wood ▪ Jan Zieba ▪ Rick Zimmermann ▪ and All in Service to our Country

Please pray for those who have requested it.

Operations

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Parish Announcements

1. Effective January 9 the Parish Office hours will be: Mondays: 9 am - 2 pm and 3 - 8 pm, Tuesdays - Fridays: 9 am - noon and 1 - 5 pm 2. To schedule facility usage or appointments with the pastor, please contact Kathie at the Parish Office email: [email protected] 3. If you are planning a wedding, it is important to contact the Parish Office prior to booking your reception venue to be certain that the date is available for your ceremony or mass. The warmer months are quite popular and our policy is to schedule 1 special celebration on any given Saturday afternoon. We would not want anyone to be disappointed. 4. We need Bereavement Ministers. Are you being called by God to be a source of love, caring consolation and prayerful support to those parishioners who grieve the loss of a loved one? Our Bereavement Ministry reaches out to those who experience loss so they will feel the healing comfort of God. There are a number of ways to be a Minister in this area. Please contact Kathie Blaszak or Judy Vuich in the parish office for more information. An on campus training will be scheduled for the end of January. 5. Save the date - Ecumenical Prayer Service of Unity - Sunday, February 19 - 6 pm - come and pray for unity with our Christian brothers and sisters from Wauconda and Island Lake. 6. School is not in session on Monday, January 16 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

All announcements must be submitted to the bulletin for publication 10 days prior to the bulletin date. Email to: [email protected] Please submit requests to speak at Mass one month in advance. All requests will be approved by the Pastor.

Parish Information

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THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE CALENDARIO SEMANAL KALENDARZ TYGODNIOWY

Sunday, January 15 8:00 am AA Meeting (closed) - Youth House 8:00 am Religious Education Classes begin 9 am Mass-11:15 am— Classrooms 12:30 pm Polish Baptisms After Mass—CH 1:30 pm Oplatek—OC 2:00 pm Sacramental Prep-Baptism (English) - MR3 2:30 pm Scheduled Group Baptisms—CH Monday, January 16—Martin Luther King Jr. Day—No School 6:30 am Journeymen Prayer Group—MR1 8:30 am Confessions—CH 6:00 pm LOTW Faith Sharing—Spanish Ministry Office 7:00 pm Spanish Prayer Group—Spanish Ministry Office Tuesday, January 17 8:30 am Confessions—CH 3:30 pm Consortium Athletics Home Game—PLC 6:00 pm LOTW Spanish Meeting—OC 6:00 pm Confirmation Interviews 7pm-9pm—Classrooms, Hallways, Atrium 7:30 pm AA Meeting (closed) - Youth House Wednesday, January 18 3:30 pm Consortium Athletics Home Game—PLC 4:00 pm Religious Education Classes-4:45-8:15 pm—Classrooms 6:00 pm Religious Education Classes-6:45-8:15 pm—Classrooms 6:30 pm Youth Ministry—Youth House 7:00 pm Confessions—CH 7:00 pm Holy Hour—CH & Gathering Place Thursday, January 19 8:30 am Confessions—CH 5:00 pm CCLC Tournament—PLC 6:00 pm Weight Watchers—MR2,3 6:00 pm Confirmation Interviews 7pm-9pm—Classrooms, Hallways, Atrium 7:00 pm Cantor & Choir Rehearsal—CH 8:00 pm Knights of Columbus Planning Meeting—OC Friday, January 20 5:00 pm CCLC Tournament—PLC 6:00 pm Mandolin & Guitar Rehearsal—CH 7:00 pm Spanish Youth Group—Café 7:00 pm Coro Hispano—CH Saturday, January 21 1st Communion Rite of Enrollment 8:30 am Confessions—CH 9:00 am Spanish RCIA—MR1 9:00 am Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest—PLC 9:00 am LOTW Small Group Faith Sharing—Youth House 11:00 am Carpenter’s Crafters Ministry—OC 11:00 pm CCLC Tournament—PLC 4:30 pm Religious Education Classes-5:15-6:30 pm—Classrooms Sunday, January 22 1st Communion Rite of Enrollment 8:00 am AA Meeting (closed) - Youth House 8:00 am Religious Education Classes begin 9 am Mass-11:15 am— Classrooms 2:00 pm Sacramental Prep-Baptism (English) - MR3 2:30 pm Scheduled Group Baptisms—CH 6:30 pm Girl Scouts—OC

It is with great joy that we welcome newly baptized children to our Parish Family of Transfiguration.

Karol Chwala, Adrian Labanowski, Marvin Curtis Burgos.

Caregiver needed: Caregiver wanted; part-time, afternoons; salary competitive. Please call Barb at 847-487-4279

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osa Gabriela Zamora, Victor Esteban Ramirez, Laura Sienicki, Jeannette Fleischman and all who have lost their lives as a result of natural disasters, violence or war, have finished their pilgrimage on Earth and passed into eternal life. We pray that they will inherit the promises of Christ.

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Ministries and Programs YOUTH GROUP SCOOP

The teens have kept busy for the last several weeks! On Sunday, December 4th, they braved the season’s first snowstorm and traveled to The Catholic Charities warehouse in Waukegan to help unload and organize the gifts for the Adopt-a-Family programs that were being delivered. Several truckloads of gifts from different parishes and organizations arrived throughout the day that needed to be put in the proper places. Catholic Charities runs an excellent program that the teens loved being part of! Afterwards, we gathered with teens from surrounding parishes for mass and dinner at St. Gilbert’s parish. Between Christmas and New Year’s Day, we had an impromptu “reunion”. Former members of the Youth Group joined with current members to tell stories and share some laughs. Thanks to all that attended-Mr. Healy had a GREAT time…he hopes you did as well!!! January started out with another Jr. High Friendly night that the teens organized. The students all had a great time and we hope they will be back for our next event on February 1st. Any teens that are interested in the All Night Lock-in at Enchanted Castle should contact Mr. Healy ASAP. The event will be held on February 3-4. The cost is $50.00 and includes food, beverages, and game tokens. The deadline for this is rapidly approaching! There will NOT be an All-Night ski trip this year. Drop-ins are held at the youth house most Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:30 PM. Stop in for a while-bring a friend! Remember, it’s not youth group without YOU. Mr. Healy [email protected] Caring for one another…

Mats for the Homeless:

Our church is a family and we consider our community a part of that family. We strive to care for and encourage those both within and beyond our walls. Our care ministry brings the Eucharist to our people to hospital, nursing homes and family homes. By taking some time to extend a helping hand we can show God's love and we assure our interest in their welfare and spiritual life.

Hello Everyone and Happy New Year 2017! What a year it has been for the Mats for the Homeless. We had much success giving away hundreds of mats to those in need. We have met wonderful new people over the year through helping out surrounding communities. The Mats for the Homeless meet on the fourth Tuesday of every month in the Parish office at 7:00 pm. All are welcome to join us!

To request our ministry and service call Kathy Baggio at (847) 849-7456 Have a desire to help care for your neighbor? Contact Kathy Baggio at (847) 8497456 to see how you can help out.

Any questions or Concerns please call: Kathy Baggio 847-849-7456 Thank you and God Bless

Ministries and Programs Ministry of Care Hospital Schedule Monday, January 16 Jim Fijalkiewicz & Lorrie Gaughan

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SAVE THE DATE !!! MARCH 10 – 13 TRANSFIGURATION PARISH LIGHT OF THE WORLD RETREAT

Monday, January 23 Arlene Meyer & Mary Eltges

Sacristan Committee January 16 to January 23 Josephine Chiovari & Mary Sammons January 23 to January 30 Carolyn Cox & Barbara Yank

For Lent … Listen to the Holy Spirit

St Vincent DePaul Wauconda or Island Lake residents seeking assistance can call (847) 5262400 x222, 24 hours/7days a week and leave a message in the Parish voicemail box. The ministry member on call will respond when messages are retrieved.

Knights of Columbus Annual Free-Throw Championship Boys and girls, how many baskets can you make out of 15 free-throws? Show us at the 2017 Knights of Columbus Free-Throw Championship on Saturday, January 21st in the Parish Life Center at Transfiguration. Doors open at 8:00am for registration and practice, and the competition starts at 9:00am. Boys and girls, 9-14, are invited to compete. First place winners in each age/gender group will receive a plaque, and will be invited to compete in the district level of the competition in February. Proof of age is required. Please bring a copy of your birth certificate, or we will make a copy for you. In recent years, we have had two State Champions from Transfiguration/Frassati in our competition. Will you be next?

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Catholic Education

SCHOOL OF RELIGION CATECISMO KATECHEZA

The children preparing for the reception of First Eucharist will be participating in Rite of Enrollment at all the masses January 21 and 22. Please keep the children, their families and catechists in your prayers as they take another step towards joining us at the Lord's Table.

SAVE THE DATE! Coming to TransfiguraƟon Parish June 19-23, 2017 VacaƟon Bible School “Mighty Fortress”

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Pray for Vocations

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OREMOS POR LAS VOCACIONES Módlmy się o powołania

Lord, Jesus we ask you to send more servants to your people. Choose from our parishes, from our homes, from our schools and colleges, an abundant harvest of apostles for your Kingdom: priests, sisters, brothers, deacons and lay ministers. We pray that those you call may never lose awareness of the dignity and need of their vocation. O Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church, teach to all those the Master calls to say a joyful “yes” as you did at the Annunciation. Amen.

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Señor, Jesús, te pedimos que envíes a tu pueblo los servidores que necesita. Escoge de nuestras parroquias, de nuestros hogares, de nuestras escuelas y universidades una abundante cosecha de ardientes apóstoles para tu Reino: sacerdotes, religiosos, religiosas, diáconos, misioneros y apóstoles seglares; y haz que los llamados por Ti nunca pierdan conciencia de la grandeza y necesidad de su vocación. Oh! Virgen María, Madre de la Iglesia, enseña a decir a todos los llamados por el Señor, un SI como alegría, como el que tu dijiste en la Anunciación. Amen.

Panie Jezu, prosimy Cię, abyś wysłał więcej sług do swojego ludu. Wybierz z naszych parafii, z naszych szkół i uczelni, obfite żniwo apostołów dla Twego Królestwa: kapłanów, siostry zakonne, braci, diakonów i świeckich szafarzy. Prosimy Cię, aby ci których wzywasz nigdy nie stracili świadomości godności i potrzeby swojego powołania. O Maryjo Dziewico, Matko Kościoła, naucz tych wszystkich, których powołuje Twój Święty Syn, powiedzieć radosne “tak” jak to zrobiłaś Ty przy zwiastowaniu. Amen.

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Sacraments

BAPTISMAL—PREP INFORMATION Platicas Pre-Bautismales Informacje Chrzcielne

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Sacramento de la Reconciliación Sakrament Pokuty i Pojednania

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— English: 4 Sunday of the Month — Español: 4o Sábado del mes For More Information Call the Office at (847) 526-2400

BAPTISMAL RESERVATION Para Reservar un Bautismo llamar a las Oficinas Aby zarezerwować Chrzest proszę dzwonić do biura (847) 526-2400

MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY after Morning Mass to 9:15am — in English. ♦ EN ESPAÑOL: Lunes y Martes de 8:30am a 9:15am Si no se indica lo contrario ♦ PO POLSKU: w czwartki i soboty- 8:30 a.m. do 9:15am Jeśli nie wskazano inaczej WEDNESDAY fr om 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm — in English, Español, i po polsku FIRST FRIDAY of the month fr om 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm — in English i po polsku By APPOINTMENT call Parish Office and ask for one of our PRIESTS.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK WEDDING INFORMATION

Unción de los Enfermos Namaszczenie Chorych

Iinformación para BODAS Informacje Ślubne

— First Saturday of the Month — 8am Mass ♦ 1er Sábado del mes ♦ 1sza sobota miesiąca

For More Information Call the Office (847) 526-2400

By APPOINTMENT call Parish Office (847) 526—2400 and ask for one of our PRIESTS.

Prayer and Devotions

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Divine Mercy Chaplet Every day after Morning Mass Holy Rosary Every day after Morning Mass

Holy Hour EVERY Wednesday, 7:00 pm — 8:00 pm “Spend as much time as possible in front of the Blessed Sacrament and He will fill you with His strength and his power.”

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Transfiguration Parish

Next week’s mass ministers

January 21 & 22, 2017

Thank you for ministering at our weekly worship. Your attentive participation enhances the celebration for everyone. PRESIDER, DEACON, Host Ministers

Cup Ministers

5:00 pm English Language Mass FR. MARCIN Bill Barron Vicki Peloquin Mary Morgan Volunteer Needed Volunteer Needed

DC. KYLE Mary Eltges Ellen Sherwin Mike Keane Lorrie Gaughan Volunteer Needed

Altar Servers

Greeter, Lector, Commentator & Music Ministry

SATURDAY Jack Glasnovich Clare Keane Volunteer Needed

G: Vicki Peloquin Lorrie Gaughan L: Marilyn Downes M: Spirit LOW:

Jose Gutierrez Jovani Escamilla Edwin Perez Eduardo Cirilo

L1: Anna Clara Ortiz Ps: Anna Clara Ortiz L2: Ana Ramirez Petitions: Dc. Jose

6:30 pm Spanish Language Mass FR. ROBETH DC. JOSE

7:30 am English Language Mass FR. MARTY Marina Ortiz Sheila Wolverton Monica Glavey

Monica Glavey Britany Ortiz Jessie Ortiz Christine Efflandt

SUNDAY Volunteer Needed Volunteer Needed

G: Jakubek Family

Gracie Harvey Timmy Harvey Volunteer Needed

G: John Omiatek Carolyn Cox L: Ken Michaels M: Choir

Volunteer Needed Volunteer Needed

G: Leif Ceniza Zachary Ceniza L: Jeanne Blair M: Cantor

Alex Talaga Dominic Chrapczynski Eric Trela

C: Krystyna Talaga L1: Marek Chmiel L2: Monika Zbierowski

Barbara Zonca L: Harold Bray M: Cantor

9:00 am English Language Mass FR. MARTY Gene Faut Ken Michaels Maria Weisbruch John Omiatek Bev McKeown

DC. MARK Mary Ann Fijalkiewicz

Eileen Faut Kathleen O’Day Ann Duffey Carolyn Cox

11:00 am English Language Mass FR. MARCIN Zachary Ceniza Jill Ryan Vincent Potenzone Paula Watson Troy Hardeman

DC. MARK Elaine Hardeman Leif Ceniza Marty Napoli Nancy Slupski Mary Schwartz

12:30 pm Polish Language Mass FR. MARCIN DC. FELIKS

Maria Czaja Adam Brak

(NM) Denotes New Minister (may need assistance) Name Bold—Denotes Captain Name Underlined - Denotes Minister requested to assist in purification of vessels after mass.