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Office 630-668-0918
Web www.stjohnwinfield.org

Third Sunday of Advent, December 16, 2012

CATHOLIC CHURCH
Winfield, IL 60190
Fax 630-668-1074
E-mail contactus@stjohnwinfield.org

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The Spirit of the Lord is upon us, because the Lord has anointed us to proclaim: Ecce Agnus Dei - Behold the Lamb of God; Behold the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Inspired by Luke 4:18 & John 1:29

~ Our Mission Statement ~

GAUDETE SUNDAY
The third Sunday of Advent, so called from the first word of the Introit at Mass (Gaudete is the imperative plural form of the Latin verb gaudere "to Rejoice").
The Liturgical Season of Advent originated as a fast of forty days in preparation for Christmas, commencing on the day after the feast of Saint Martin (November 12), whence it was often called "Saint Martin's Lent" -- a name by which it was known as early as the fifth century. The introduction of the Advent fast cannot be placed much earlier, because there is no evidence of Christmas being kept on December 25th before the end of the fourth century, and the preparation for the feast could not have been of earlier date than the feast itself. In the ninth century, the duration of Advent was reduced to four weeks, the first allusion to the shortened season being in a letter of Saint Nicholas I (858-867) to the Bulgarians, and by the twelfth century the fast had been replaced by simple abstinence. Saint Gregory the Great was the first to draw up prayers for the Advent season, and the Gregorian Sacramentary (the Prayer Book of the Liturgy - like the Roman Missal) is the earliest to provide Masses for the Sundays of Advent. Here provision was made for five Sundays, but by the tenth century four were the usual number, though some churches of France observed five as late as the thirteenth century. Notwithstanding all these modifications, however, Advent still preserved most of the characteristics of a penitential season which made it a kind of counterpart to Lent, the

middle (or third) Sunday corresponding with Laetare or Mid-Lent Sunday. Gaudete Sunday as on Laetare Sunday, the organ and flowers, forbidden during the rest of the season, were permitted to be used; rose-colored vestments were allowed instead of purple (or black, as formerly); the deacon and subdeacon reassumed the dalmatic and tunic at the chief Mass, and cardinals and bishops wore rose-color vestments instead of purple. The rose colored candle on the Advent Wreath is lit, to symbolize the fact that the penitential observances of the season are suspended for the day in order to rejoice in the Redemption which is so near at hand. All these distinguishing marks have continued in use, and are the present discipline of the Latin Church. Gaudete Sunday, therefore, makes a break like Laetare Sunday, about midway through a season which is otherwise of a penitential character, and signifies the nearness of the Lord's coming. Of the "stations" kept in Rome the four Sundays of Advent, that at the Vatican basilica is assigned to Gaudete Sunday, as being the most important and imposing of the four. In the Liturgy throughout Advent continual reference is made to our Lord's second coming, and this is emphasized on the third Sunday by the additional signs of gladness permitted on that day. Gaudete Sunday is further marked by a new Invitatory, the Church no longer inviting the faithful to adore merely "the Lord who is to come," but calling upon them to worship and hail with joy "the Lord who is now nigh and close at hand." The Nocturne lessons from the Prophecy of Isaiah describe the Lord's coming and the blessings that will result from it, and the antiphons at Vespers re-echo the prophetic promises. The joy of expectation is emphasized by the constant Alleluias, which occur in both Office and Mass throughout the entire season. In the Mass, the Introit Gaudete in Domino semper (Rejoice in the Lord always) strikes the same note, and gives its name to the day. The Epistle again incites us to rejoicing, and bids us prepare to meet the coming Savior with prayers and supplication and thanksgiving. In the Gospel, the words of Saint John Baptist beckon us to witness that the Lamb of God is even now in our midst, though we appear to know Him not. The spirit of the Liturgy all through Advent is one of expectation and preparation for the Christmas feast as well as for the second coming of Christ, and the penitential exercises suitable to that spirit are thus on Gaudete Sunday suspended for a while in order to symbolize that joy and gladness in the Promised Redemption which should never be absent from the heart of the faithful.

DOMINGO DE GAUDETE El tercer domingo del Adviento, as llamado desde de la primera palabra de la Entrada de la Misa (Gaudete es la forma plural del imperativo del verbo latino de gaudere "Alegrarse").
El Tiempo Litrgico del Adviento originado como ayuno de cuarenta das en la preparacin para la Navidad, comenzando en el da despus que la Fiesta de San Martn (12 de noviembre), de donde a menudo se llam "La Cuaresma de San Martn" - un nombre que era conocido desde como el quinto siglo. La introduccin del ayuno no pudo ser colocado mucho ms antes porque no hay la evidencia de la Navidad para ser mantenido en el diciembre 25 antes el fin del cuarto siglo, y la preparacin para el banquete no podra haber sido antes de la fecha del mismo banquete. En el noveno siglo, la duracin de la Cuaresma fue reducida a cuatro semanas, la primera alusin a el tiempo acortado est en una carta de Santo Nicols I (858-867) a los Bulgarianos, y por el siglo doce la Cuaresma haba sido reemplazado por una abstinencia sencilla.

San Gregorio el Magno fue el primer de componer las oraciones para el tiempo del Adviento, y el Sacramentario Gregoriano (el Libro de la Oracin de la liturgia - como el Misal Romano) es el que ms proporciono Misas para los domingos del Adviento. Aqu provisin fue causada por cinco domingos, pero por el dcimo siglo cuatro era el nmero usual, aunque algunas iglesias de la Francia observaron cinco hasta como el siglo trece. A pesar de todo estas modificaciones, sin embargo, el Adviento preserv todava la mayor parte de las caractersticas de un tiempo penitencial que hizo una clase de contraparte a la Cuaresma, el central (o el tercero) domingo que corresponde con Laetare o domingo en medio de la Cuaresma. En el Domingo de Gaudete, como en el domingo de Laetare, el rgano y las flores, que fueron prohibidos durante el resto del tiempo, se les permiti ser usadas, vestimentas de color rosa se permito en vez de morado (o negro, como en tiempos antiguos); El dicono reasumido el dalmtico y el subdicono la tnica en la Misa principal, y los cardinales y obispos llevaron vestimentas de color rosa en vez de morado. La vela del color rosa en la Corana de Adviento estaba encendida, para simbolizar la realidad que las observancias penitenciales del tiempo se suspenden para el da, para regocijarse en la Redencin que es tan cerca. Todos estas marcas que se distinguen han continuado en el uso, y son la disciplina presente de la Iglesia Latina. El domingo de Gaudete, por lo tanto, hace una interrupcin como el domingo de Laetare, como a medio camino por un tiempo que es de otro modo de un carcter penitencial, y significa que la venida del Seor est cerca. De las "estaciones" mantenidas en Roma los cuatro domingos de la Cuaresma, eso en el baslica del Vaticano es asignado a domingo de Gaudete, como ser lo mas importante e imponente de los cuatro. En el liturgia a travs de la Cuaresma la contina referencia esta hecha ala segunda venida de nuestro Seor, y esta acentuado en el tercer domingo por los signos adicionales de la alegra permitida en ese da. El domingo de Gaudete adems no es marcado por un Invitatorio nuevo, la Iglesia nada no invita a los fieles nicamente adorar "el Seor que deber venir," si no que los llama a venerar y granizar con la alegra "el Seor que ahora esta cerca." Las lecciones de la Oracin de la Noche de la Profeca de Isaas describen la venida del Seor y las bendiciones que resultarn de lo, y de las antfonas en la Vsperas resuena las promesas profticas. La alegra de la esperanza esta acentuada por las Aleluyas constante, que ocurre en tanto en la Oficina como la Misa a travs del tiempo de Adviento entero. En la Misa, la Entrada Gaudete in Domino semper (Algrense en el Seor para siempre) llega a la misma nota, y le da su nombre al da. El Epstola otra vez nos incita a la alegra, y nos manda que preparemos para reunir el Salvador venidero con oraciones y splicas y con la accin de gracias, mientras en el Evangelio, las palabras de San Juan Bautista nos advierten que el Cordero de Dios es an ahora en nuestro medio, aunque nosotros no aparecemos saberlo. El espritu del liturgia por todo el Adviento es uno de esperanza y preparacin para la Fiesta de la Navidad as como tambin para el segundo venida de Cristo, y los ejercicios penitencial adecuado a ese espritu son as en el domingo de Gaudete suspendido para simbolizar esa alegra y las alabanzas en la Redencin Prometida que nunca debe estar ausente del corazn de los fieles.

Scripture Readings for this Week

Mass Schedule and Intentions for the Week

Requested By:

Saturday, December 15, 2012

Monday
Gn 49:2,8-10 Mt 1:1-17

8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

Dino Grilli

George & Lita Sarlitto

Tuesday
Jer 23:5-8 Mt 1:18-25

Wednesday
Jgs 13:2-7,24-25a Lk 1:5-25

Thursday
Is 7:10-14 Lk 1:26-38

Fred Wilkinson Claire Wilkinson Rowland Morken Rita Wilke John F. Brennan & Family Cathy Johnston Alex Novak (Living/Healing) St. John the Baptist Loretta Yourek Jim & Nancy Carlson The Deceased Members of the Aylward Family Jack & Dorothy Aylward Mass for the Parishioners Rosemary Sierazy

Sunday, December 16, 2012-Third Sunday of Advent

7:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 7:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 1:40 p.m. 7:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m. Joseph & Ethel Bialek The Bialek Family Joe & Arlene Ohins

Friday
Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a Lk 1:39-45

Saturday
1 Sm 1:24-28 Lk 1:46-56

Sunday
Mi 5:1-4a Ps 80:2-3,15-16,18-19 Heb 10:5-10 Lk 1:39-45

Maria Eugenia Lopez de Carrillo & Jose Luis Carrillo The Jose Luis Carillo Family Kathy Skrobutt Terry Rieck Len Skrobutt St. John the Baptist

Monday, December 17, 2012 Tuesday, December 18, 2012

(No School Mass-moved to Friday, 12/21/12 at 8:30 a.m.) Gene Connors Carol Connors

In todays Gospel, we hear the prophet, John the Baptist, being asked a profound stewardship question: What should we do? Each group wants to know the appropriate response to Johns call; each reply points to how they should treat others. John does not simply say, Be baptized. Rather, he points them to their jobs and personal relationships. Johns message is simple: judgment is near, and repentance includes treating others well. We should be willing to share what we have with those in need. To listen to John the Baptist is to be called to account. Do I give only of my excess, or am I the good steward who is willing to sacrifice in order to help others? Mass Music Schedule for December, 2012 Sunday, 7:30 a.m. - Classic Ensemble Sunday, 9:30 a.m. - Contemporary Ensemble Sunday, 11:30 a.m. Adult Choir

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Wednesday, December 19, 2012 Thursday, December 20, 2012

Deceased Members of the Faranda & McPheters Family Michael and Carol McPheters Jim & Mary Rieck (Living/Wedding Anniversary) Ed & Linda Walendy (School Mass) Jerome Joyce Mary Lou & Jack Kozak James & Rose Marecek Don and Joan Miller John William Brennan & Family Margaret Johnston Nancy Palcer John Kohut Loretta Yourek Elizabeth Marecek Colette Miller Cathy Johnston Cathy Johnston Debbie Russo Sophie Kohut Jim & Nancy Carlson

Friday, December 21, 2012

7:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 22, 2012

Sunday, December 23, 2012-Fourth Sunday of Advent

7:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m. Richard Mailloux Mass for the Parishioners Jean Mailloux

Joseph, Timothy, & Randy Lambert Rose Marie Lambert Helen & Charles Guidi Norene Oleksiak

At Home with the Word books will be available in the Narthex after Mass. The suggested donation is $5.00.

Attention: Lectors Please return your past two years of lector workbooks to the parish office for re-use in

future years and help save parish money.

Advent Reconciliation: Confessions during Adoration: Tuesdays Dec 18 3:00-6:00 pm Penance Service: Dec 19 7:00 pm Chapel NO CONFESSIONS CHRISTMAS EVE Grade School Christmas Concert: Monday Dec 17 6:30 pm Christmas Eve: NO 7:30 a.m. MASS Christmas Vigil Masses: 4:00 pm Childrens Mass - Church 4:00 pm Chapel Mass 6:30 pm Contemporary Ensemble 10:00 pm Christmas Mass at Night Adult Choir Christmas Day: 7:30 am 9:30 am 11:30 am Adult Choir 1:30 pm Misa en Espaol New Years - Solemnity of the Mother of God - Holy Day of Obligation New Years Eve - Vigil Mass: 5:00 pm English - Church 5:00 pm Misa en Espaol - Chapel New Years Day: 7:30 am 9:30 am **** Change in Mass - Spanish not at 11:30 but on Monday at 5:00 PM

Mark Your Calendar - for Upcoming Dates Advent & Christmas

Please Pray For:

The Sick; All Those in Nursing Homes, and:
Michael Beary Harold Bingo Besch James Bestler Margaret Birt Brian Burke Josephine Calalbrese Goeffrey Callahan Clifford Chase Lisa Cicero Fr John Coleman, O. Carm. Kathy Connor Cheryl Czepiel Patricia Dahleen Msgr. John Dolton Joann Eggebrecht Fr. Herb Essig Mary Felder Patrocinia Fernandez John Flanigan, Jr. Gary Gillmeister Dawn Grant Destin Green Lori Gregg Jennifer Hammerschmidt Rich Harwood Joy Henczel Mary Kalitzky Carter Kettner Bernie Klemendt Korrin Kupris Rose Marie Lambert Rose Lavoie John Lechowicz Yvette Leclerc Deloris Lewandowski Laurie Linke Sandra Linke Beth Majerczyk Ursula Makowijczuk John Maltese Linda Marczewski Theresa Markl Thomas Marziani Jan Masters Joyce Milder Selene Miller Marcy Morken Becky Neal Johnny Neal Alex Novak Lesley (Tobin) Nygaard Judy Pakula Josie Pasciak Bane Petrov Cathy Enders Poss Elly Ransum Mary Rauch Alicia Ricciardi Cooper Rojas Charles Roloff Katherine Rose Casmir Ruta Edward Salek Lillian Salek George Sarlitto Sven Segerlund Bea Serwach John Shannon Cathy Slipkevych Rosemary Sumang Rose Szczepaniak Mary Tarchala Virg Tobin Paul Vasich William White Ruth Wiesbrook Fr. Henry Wilkening Lexie Youngberg Larry Zengri

Calendario de Servicios en Espaol del Adviento y la Navidad Servicio de Penitencia: 7:00 PM el 19 de diciembre - Capilla Fiesta de la Navidad: el 25 de diciembre 1:30 PM Misa en la Iglesia Solemnidad de la Madre de Dios: Misa de la Vigilia: 5:00 PM el 31 de diciembre

Please Pray for those who defend our Nation, those who serve in Active Duty
Pvt James Luigi Akin A1C Francis Beifuss Lt John Berg Sgt Melissa Brooker Lt Deandra Carbone CMR Nicholas Carbone Pvt Timothy Conley Sgt Andrew Fairbairn Pv2 Nicholas Gorman Sgt Pamela Gray A1C Seth Kelley Senior Airman Felicia K. McDonald GSMC (SW/SS) Timothy A. Newell Maj Michael ODonnell Lt Col George Pohlmann A1C Alejandro Luis Sanchez AN Michael Schieve Captain Jim Smolucha Captain Mike Smolucha SPC Thomas Stanhope SSgt Mark Trygar SrA Sarah Trygar ABHAA Robert Twohill

Ushers for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Masses

If you would like to serve as an usher at any of the Christmas Eve or Christmas Masses, please sign up on the sheet located on the ushers room door.

Help save a life and receive a donation for your organization in the process!
Protect your health by finding out your risk of having a stroke by participating in the Life Line Screening that will be at St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish on Thursday, January 10, 2013. Through ultrasound, the carotid arteries can be evaluated for the buildup of fatty plaque, which is the leading cause of stroke. Register today for the Stroke, Vascular & Heart Rhythm package by either calling the special Helping Hands registration number or by signing up thru the provided registration sheet (available on the flyers). By signing up for this health event, not only will you be able to receive $10 off any package of $139 or more, but St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish will also receive a $10 donation for every member who signs up and attends this Life Line Screening event. The Stroke, Vascular & Heart Rhythm Package includes four screenings: carotid artery, abdominal aortic aneurysm, peripheral arterial disease and atrial fibrillation. To schedule your appointment and to receive this special offer, please sign up on the flyers provided by St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish or by calling the designated Helping Hands number at: 1-800-324-9458. You may also sign up online by visiting www.helpinghandsforhealth.com. Join in the fight against vascular disease!

We are ever grateful for your loving generosity and sharing in the Ministries of Serving the Lord, here at St. John the Baptist.

Sacrificial Giving
Parish Collections

St. Vincent DePaul Baskets Needed . . . Please Adopt a Family Today!

The St. Vincent DePaul Society is in need of Christmas baskets for the needy in the Winfield, West Chicago, and Wheaton area. If you would like to adopt a family for Christmas, please call the parish office, 630-668-0918, ext. 600 with your name, address, email address, and telephone number. Approximately 100 baskets are provided each year for those less fortunate. Once you have signed up to provide a basket, a letter will be sent to you with a sample menu of what to purchase for the family, the number of family members, and the number assigned to your basket. Baskets are to be dropped off at Sebahar Hall on Friday, December 21, from 4-6 p.m. Thank you as always for your generous hearts. May God bless you and your families during the holidays and always. Michael McGrath St. Vincent DePaul Society

Week of December 2, 2012: $26,470.86

The Lord Loves a Cheerful Giver!

(2 Corinthians 7:9)

As a Parish Community we express our deepest gratitude for Gods Gift of Christian Service to us as we salute: For his countless hours of dedication and generosity to Saint John the Baptist Church and Community!

Christian Service Salute! Chris Strong

A Note From the The Novak Family

Alex is back home from Marianjoy again and we welcome any visitors. We just ask that you call first; our phone number is 630-293-3964. And, wed like to say thank you for all of your prayers, visits, and generous donations. Everything you are doing for us is so appreciated and is helping our son, and we are very grateful for your support.

Bulletin Advertiser of the Week

Johns Buffet

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Knights of Columbus-Breakfast with Santa Sunday, December 16th 8:00 a.m. to 11a.m. - School Hall
It is the annual breakfast with the Jolly Elf himself! We are making this available to all parishioners as a thank you for your support throughout the year. Donations will be accepted toward the many projects we support at St. Johns. Enjoy a menu that includes Hot Buttermilk Pancakes and Blueberry and Chocolate Chip varieties, as well. Sausage Links, Golden Hashbrowns, Country Fresh Eggs, Apple or Orange Juice, and Fresh Roasted Coffee. Hungry? The proceeds go to support important parish work done by your own Knights of Columbus. The Knights provide over 60 million hours of donated volunteer time across the U.S. each year, all for the betterment of our Catholic Faith Communities. Invite some Friends, Bring a Group, Support the Parish, Have a cup of coffee on us. Santa was quoted as saying It is the best breakfast in the Midwest!

Attention All Ministers!

The Christmas holidays are rapidly approaching and all of the Masses during this holy season need to be covered. Please contact Aaron Simpson at 630-668-0918, ext. 603, no later than Dec. 18th with your availability for the December 24nd through January 31st Ministry Schedule. The Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Masses are all special Masses and are not scheduled based on your Sunday preferences. Please let me know what Christmas Masses, if any, you would be available to serve so you dont get scheduled for a Mass that you cannot attend! Christmas Eve Masses 4 p.m. Church (Childrens Mass), and 4 p.m. Chapel, 6:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. Church Christmas Day Masses 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. Please call Aaron Simpson, 630-668-0918, ext. 603 or email aarons@stjohnwinfield.org with your availability. Your prompt attention to this matter is appreciated. Thank you as always for your dedication and service to our parish.
Aaron Simpson, Business Manager

Confession Schedule-Horario de Confesiones The schedule for the priests hearing Confessions is: El horario opera los Sacerdotes para los Confesiones:

Saturdays

December 22, 2012 3:30 p.m.: Fr. Thomas Theneth, CMI December 29, 2012 3:30 p.m.: Fr. Thomas Theneth, CMI January 5, 2013 3:30 p.m.: Fr. Thomas Theneth, CMI

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Rev. Tom Cargo, Pastor Rev. Thomas Theneth, CMI, Associate Aaron Simpson, Business Manager, ext. 603 Maureen Brennan, Director Religious Education Chris Strong, Adult Education Coordinator & Youth Minister Adrienne Rose, Music Director 630-653-1489 Catherine Kos, Principal St. John the Baptist School 0S259 Church Street, Winfield, IL 60190 Phone: 630-668-2625 Fax: 630-668-7176 Deacons Assisting Us from other Parishes Deacon William Nijm - from Our Lady of Lebanon - Lombard

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In the Gospel, St. John the Baptist is calling us to prepare for the coming of the Lord. In the second reading, St. Paul is telling us to rejoice for the Lord is near. As we continue to prepare our hearts for the coming of the Christ-child at Christmas, let us live in His love in all we do, especially in our marriage relationship. Attend the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend on February 8-10, 2013. Contact Tim and Pat Doyle, 630-577-0778. For more information, visit our website at: wwmejoliet.org

Christmas Flowers In Memory of Loved Ones

For: The Weber Family From: Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Weber For: The Bizon Family From: Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Weber For: Mr. Jack Kosusnik From: Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Weber For: Mr. and Mrs. James Ham From: Mrs. Joan Wolthusen For: Bishop J. Richard Ham, M.M. From: Mrs. Joan Wolthusen For: Frank Doerr From: Mrs. Eleanor Doerr For: The Kohut Family From: Mrs. Sophie Kohut For: The Swiniarski Family From: Mrs. Sophie Kohut For: David Dillon From: Mrs. Sophie Kohut For: Jessie and Alex Semchson From: Mr. and Mrs. Eric Webb For: Lucy and Al Adams From: Mr. and Mrs. Eric Webb For: Mr. Jack Von Bampus From: Mr. and Mrs. John Von Bampus For: Ms. Julianne Von Bampus From: Mr. and Mrs. John Von Bampus For: Mr. Len Raszeja From: Mr. and Mrs. John Von Bampus For: Mr. Frank Blenke From: Mr. and Mrs. John Von Bampus For: Dan DeLeo From: Mr. and Mrs. Jay Augustine For: John Augustine From: Mr. and Mrs. Jay Augustine For: Terrie Ozelis From: Mr. and Mrs. Jay Augustine For: Mike DeLeo From: Mr. and Mrs. Jay Augustine For: Eleanor Webb From: Mr. and Mrs. Eric Webb For: Emma Bailey From: Mr. and Mrs. Eric Webb

Christmas Flower Offering Envelopes are in Your November/December Contribution Envelope Packet
These envelopes give you the opportunity to remember your loved ones at Christmas with flowers in the Church and Chapel. Please limit your intentions to three. The names will be published in the bulletin so please print clearly. Return these flower envelopes as soon as possible so they can be included in December bulletins.

The time is almost here to prepare our CHURCH HOME for Christmas. We will be workWinfield Flower Shoppe offers a unique online fund ing in three stages this year . . . raising program to benefit St. John. On Thursday, December 20, between 4 and 6 p.m., we will The program is designed as a way to benefit our place the trees, wreaths and the manger scene and change school all year long. With any flower order placed at the fabric on the altar. Winfield Flower Shoppe they will make a $2.00 dona- On Friday, December 21, from 9 until noon, we will place tion to our school. the flowers in the Church. Mention St. Johns when sending flowers across town On Saturday, December 22, we will work in the Chapel or even around the world. Orders are tracked and do- from 9 until noon and make finishing touches. nation checks are sent directly to the school. Everyone is welcome! We do need help for this large proTo Place Orders: ject! I know this year will be especially beautiful.

St. John the Baptist Catholic School Fund Raising Program

Decorating for Christmas

www.winfieldflorist.com

Please call Patti Loechl, Arts and Environment Committee: 630-653-1710

CATHOLICS FOR LIFE May the dignity of man according to the Creator's plan be spread." (Blessed Pope John Paul II) "We are recognizing that a culture of life is also a culture of freedom and that a culture of death is a culture of oppression, indeed a dictatorship of relativism. ...Through [Marys] intercession, may we be given the wisdom, courage and strength we need to employ our God-given liberty to protect life, to strengthen the family and to continue contributing mightily to the common good of society for the good of our nation, for the up-building of the Church and for the salvation of souls." ~Most Reverend William E. Lori, Archbishop of Baltimore, homily at Mass for Life and Liberty, October 14, 2012

YOUNG AT HEARTS

CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON We will be having our Young at Hearts Christmas Luncheon on Dec. 19th, at 11:30 a.m., in Sebahar Hall. We will celebrate an Italian Christmas with menu items including home made stuffed shells, sausage, salad and Italian bread. If you are able, please consider bringing a dish to pass to compliment our menu. Appetizers or side dishes would be very welcome. Young at Hearts is for anyone 55 and older. Come and make new friends or visit with your current friends. Following lunch, there is always time to play some games. Please remember that there is NO January Young at Hearts. We will resume our luncheons in February. Check the bulletin in February for more details. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at 630-668-0210. Thank you. ~Joann Busch

Advent Candlelight Service Lessons & Carols Music, Prayer, and Inspiration for all young adults ages 19 to 39
7:00 p.m. Candlelight Service, 8:30 p.m. Dessert Potluck 5601 College Road (at Maple Avenue) Lisle, Illinois 60532

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

St. Procopius Benedictine Abbey

Stressed out about work, home, or the holidays?

Take a night off for a peaceful evening of music, prayer, and inspiration and rest in Jesus, the reason for the season. After the service, bring a dessert dish to share and join other young adults for a potluck social at the Abbey. This is open to all young adults in their 20s and 30s, in college, single, or married, Catholic or otherwise. No registration necessary. Just come to be inspired.

www.dioceseofjoliet.org/yam/advent.asp Bulletin Copy/Article Schedule for December and January

Rosary High School, Aurora, IL, is conducting a search for a Principal for the 2013-2014 school year. Applicants may send resumes to Rosary High School, c/o Sr. Catherine Mary Currie, 901 N. Edgelawn Dr., Aurora, IL 60506 or email resumes to ccurrie@rosaryhs.com. Bulletin Date Copy Due December 23, 2012 was December 11, 2012 December 30, 2012 December 17, 2012 January 6, 2013 December 21, 2012 January 13, 2013 December 27, 2012 All parish offices will be closed on December 24, 25 and 26 for the Christmas holiday and December 31 and January 1 for the New Years holiday.

Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal Fourth Follow-Up Mailing and Pledge Reminders A fourth request for a contribution to the 2012 Catholic Ministries Appeal has been mailed to all parishioners who have not made a contribution. The Appeal provides critical funding to diocesan ministries that serve individuals and parishes throughout the Diocese of Joliet. It also provides refunds of 50% of the cash received (not pledged) over the parish goal to each parish. If you receive this mailing, please respond generously. You will be helping both our diocese and our parish. Also, the last monthly reminders have been sent to those who made an in-pew pledge to the Appeal. Those who pledged by direct mail have already received payment coupons. Thank you for your gifts, and please make your payment as soon as possible. For your convenience, you can bring your pledge payments to Mass and place them in the basket. The parish will forward them to the diocese.
2012 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal Pledge Report

Monthly pledge payments for the CMAA pledges should be made in the next few days. It is very important that these pledges be paid so that our parish will reach our goal. Once we have reached our goal in paid pledges, 50% of the additional funds received will be returned to the parish for our use. Parish Goal: $92,438.00 Amount Pledged: $92,178.50 Amount Paid: $81,482.05 Remaining Unpaid Balance: $10,696.45 We are at 99.72% of our goal. If you havent yet contributed, will you please consider donating? And, as it states above, if we exceed our goal, 50% of any additional funds comes back to the parish. Thank you for your generosity.

End of Year Contributions

As a reminder to our parishioners, all contributions to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church must be received at the parish office or be postmarked by December 31 in order for those contributions to be credited to you on your 2012 parish contribution statement. If you attend mass on December 31, New Years Eve, checks dated 12/31 will be included on the 2012 statement. If they are dated January 1, they will be posted to the 2013 statement. Contributions received January 1 or later will be posted to 2013. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at 630668-0918, x603. Thank your for your understanding and support of St. Johns.
Aaron Simpson, Business Manager

Thank you for donating to the Retirement Fund for Religious A sister from Pennsylvania writes, In our prayers, all the sisters remember in a special way the faithful of the dioceses who support the (Retirement Fund for Religious) collection. We realize that their sacrifices and generosity have made this (financial) assistance possible. May God reward them.

Save the Date!!! Generations of Faith

January 22, 2013 5:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Meet at 5:45 p.m. in Aurora (approx. 35 minutes from St. Johns) Feed My Starving Children 555 Exchange Court Aurora, IL Volunteer to help pack food for the less fortunate. Reserve your spot with SJB Religious Education Telephone 630-682-4400 x613. Space is limited to 60. Blessed are those who are generous, because they feed the poor. Proverbs 22:9

Christmas arrives early in the Philippines

St. Johns just received a note from Natalie Bayci saying the boxes of school supplies and books we collected for the mission trip in January to the Philippines arrived this week! They were so excited they begged permission to open the boxes early and distribute the goodies, as Christmas Gifts! Natalie could not say no-she told them Merry Christmas from their brothers and sisters in Winfield, Il! She also shared this part of the Philippines was spared the typhoon! But she asked us to pray for those not so lucky! Thank you generous donors for a wonderful Christmas surprise for our needy friends! ~ Maureen Brennan

Childrens Stewardship Corner

Here are just a few of the offerings to God from the youths of St. Johns. Michael, Zachary, Courtney, Keira, Alyssa, Norby, Natalie, Joseph, Bailey, Kailey, Molly and Christopher all donated money this week. Natalie spent time with her family which she is thankful for. Joseph helped mom put up Christmas decoration. Bailey helped her mom with Thanksgiving. Kailey helped with turkey dinner. Molly prayed. Christopher did the dishwasher. Some of the talent of St. Johns youths are: Math, climbing knotted rope, singing and piano playing Gifts from the youth's envelopes for November 25, 2012 was $18.70.

An Online Advent Calendar with a Difference! Take a journey through Advent and learn about the true
meaning of Christmas using the interactive advent calendar - packed with fun facts and illustrations. For all ages! Find the numbers 1 to 24 starting on the 1st of December through to the 24th, Christmas Eve, and discover an exciting new topic each day. Traditional Christmas topics ranging from reindeer to nativity with a biblical perspective on each day. Go to http://www.jamtrust.org/resources/59-adventcalendar.html Submitted by: Maureen Brennan, St. John the Baptist Please keep in your prayers the wonderful young men of our Parish who are studying for the Priesthood for the Diocese of Joliet: Joliet Shaun Cieslik University of St. Mary of the Lake Mundelein Seminary James Malik St. Meinrads Seminary and for the Diocese of Santa Fe Bill Burke Pontifical Josephinum Collage

Childrens Stewardship Corner

Here are just a few of the offerings to God from the youths of St. Johns. Katherine, Bailey, Norby, Courtney, Molly, Alyssa and Zachary all donated money this week. Molly prayed. Bailey helped her brother with stuff around the house. Some of the talent of St. Johns youths are: singing Gifts from the youth's envelopes for December 2, 2012 was $6.15.

St. John the Baptist School News

We are so blessed at SJB to have an amazing teaching staff. However, many of us only really know the teachers we come in direct contact with through our kids. We have created a series called "In the Spotlight" to help introduce our teachers to our entire school and parish community.

In the Spotlight: Anna Marie Bergl

I graduated from Marquette University with a Bachelor of Arts degree with majors in Elementary Education and English. I also possess a Master of Education degree from National Louis University in Middle School Curriculum with a mathematics emphasis. My teaching certificate includes two middle school endorsements-one in English and the other in mathematics. After graduating college, I taught sixth grade in the Archdiocese of Chicago for two years and 4th and 5th grade classes at a suburban public school for five years. For a number of years, I worked in education on a part-time basis as I raised my own children. During this time, I worked part-time as a special education aide, a bilingual tutor and a substitute teacher. Prior to beginning at St. Johns, I taught 7th and 8th grade Language Arts in another Diocese of Joliet school. pattz@stjohnwinfield.org I have been teaching full-time for 28 years with the last 18 at St. John the Baptist School as the 8th grade homeroom and religion teacher. I taught 5th -8th grade math for 16 years and 7th and 8th grade English for several years. Last year I began teaching 6th-8th grade Language Arts again. When I find free time in my schedule, I enjoy listening to music, reading, baking, bike-riding, and playing guitar. I have more time to do these things now that my two sons are grown adults and have left the nest. I really enjoy teaching and cant think of a better job! I have many great memories of teaching at St. Johns, so to pick one highlight is impossible. I feel blessed to have taught so many wonderful young people in this close parish community and to work with my talented coworker-friends.

Ultra Foods Ultra Foods is inviting our parish to take part in Ultras Smart Shopper ProIts Really Wise gram, an Educational Rebate to Join Ultra Foods Program that generates cash Smart Shopper back to our school for educaProgram tional needs. Its easy! Shop our local Ultra Food store from September 27, 2012 through January 27, 2013. Save your register receipts and drop them in the specially marked depository box located in the narthex or the school office. At the end of the program, our school will receive a check for 5% of that total back to our school. Be an Ultra Smart Shopper. . . Its a great way to save money and earn extra dollars towards education.

Entrance Exam
Eighth graders seeking admission into Rosary High School must take the Entrance Exam in January. Register online (http://rosaryhs.com/entrance_exam) or by mail. Please bring the completed Application for Admission and the Release of Information form and return them to Rosary with the $30 testing fee to Rosary prior to or on the day of the exam. Bring two #2 pencils. No calculators. For additional information, please call Michele Weber Smith, Director of Admissions, at (630) 896-0831 x12 or email msmith@rosaryhs.com.

Volunteers are needed to help children in First Grade through Eight Grade who are struggling in school. Please call Tom Masterson at 630-653-4818 Thank you Marian Park Assistance Program

Save the Date! SJBs 2nd Annual Womens Overnight Retreat! Friday, January 4, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. through Saturday, January 5, 2013, at 4:00 p.m., at Nazareth House, Batavia, IL, $75 per person. RSVP 630-682-4400, ext. 613. Bring your Bible!

St. John the Baptist Preschool Survey

Please complete this survey and let us know what your preschool needs are/will be in the 2013 School Year. Please return this form to the school or parish office as soon as possible for planning purposes. Please indicate which preschool program you would be most interested in: Half-Day Preschool: 3 Days a Week (AM Session-8 to 10:45 a.m./PM Session-11:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.) Half-Day Preschool: 5 Days a Week (AM or PM Session) Full-Day Preschool: 3 Days a Week (8 a.m. 2:45 p.m.) Full-Day Preschool: 5 Days a Week (8 a.m. 2:45 p.m.) At what age would you enroll your child(ren) for a preschool program? Age 3 Age 4 Age 3 & 4 (my child would attend preschool for two years in a row) Extended day care is available before (7- 8 a.m.) and after school (2:45 5:30 p.m.). Would you utilize this service in conjunction with full-day preschool? Yes, I would use JUST the before school care. Yes, I would use JUST the after school care. Yes, I would use BOTH the before and after school care. No, I would not use the before or after school care. What other preschool programs are you considering for your child(ren)? Park District Program Public School Program Private Program (i.e. Chesterbrook Academy, KinderCare, etc.) Other Catholic School Program Please share your name and contact information with us, so that we may send you information about the St. John the Baptist Preschool Program. THANK YOU! Name______________________________________ Phone Number_______________________________ Address_____________________________________ ___________________________________________

Football Mania
The Winners for Week 13 of the 2012 Football Mania Sweepstakes

On Monday, December 3, 2012, our first graders received a visit from Charlee Hayes, Shannon McCall, and their sidekick Street Smart from Central DuPage Hospital. Charlee and Shannon represent the Think First National Foundation , a leading injury prevention foundation focused on education and research. When our first graders finished the program, they were measured and fitted with a brand new free bike helmet donated by community sponsors. Thank you Charlee, Shannon and Street Smart for a job well done!

Meggan Campbell Michael Ludovice Stephen Chang Ron Castro Danielle Luchtenburg Sylvia Schurke Peter Rosengren Alma Pacheco Mike Nogle

$400.00 $200.00 $100.00 $ 25.00 $ 25.00 $ 25.00 $ 25.00 $ 25.00 $ 25.00

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www.stjohnwinfield.org for: Copy of the bulletin Ministries Schedule

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New Parishioner Registrations are held in Sebahar Hall (lower level of the Church) generally following the 7:30 & 9:30 a.m. Masses. Upcoming scheduled dates are as follows:

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Whether you will be hospitalized for a few days or whether your surgery is same-day surgery, give one of our priests a call PRIOR to your surgery, so that anointing can be given at a time when you are less stressed. Ask one of the priests following Mass, or call the parish office at 630-668-0918, ext. 600, and set a time to come in BEFORE your surgery for anointing.

If you lost an item in any of the parish buildings, please check the Lost and Found basket in the entry way to the parish office.

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For upcoming St. John the Baptist Parish events and meeting dates please see the on line calendar at: www.stjohnwinfield.org or the monthly calendar on the kiosk of the narthex of the Church.

Sunday, December 16, 2012 Sunday, January 20, 2013

We look forward to your attendance and to officially welcome you into our parish.

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Baptism Preparation Classes can be scheduled before your baby is born, but newborns are welcome too! It is suggested that parents and godparents attend class several months in advance. Godparents are to be practicing Catholics and are required to attend the Baptism preparation class. To make an appointment for a monthly class, please call the parish office:630-668-0918, Ext. 600.

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Our priests are always available to make hospital visits. However, you or a family member must notify the St. Johns parish office of the confinement in the hospital. Also, remind the hospital that the name of the patient must be shown on the visitation sheet which is given to the priest when he makes his calls. We want to make sure our parishioners needs and requests are met, so please remember this when entering the hospital.

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Submissions to the bulletin are due by noon on Thursday, 10 days prior to the Sunday on which you wish the article to appear. (Holidays may change due dates for articles because of publishing demands). Articles are run no more than twice (no exceptions) in the bulletin. Include the name and phone number of the person submitting the article. Please
email as an attachment using Microsoft Word or Publisher, please do not include article in the body of the email. Photographs should be in black and white.

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Getting married? Give us a ring...please contact one of the parish priests as soon as you become engaged and at least six months before the wedding date. Catholics need to be attending church every Sunday.

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If you, or a parishioner you know, is homebound and wishes to receive communion, please call the parish office at 630-668-0918, Ext. 600, and we will pass your name to the coordinator for Homebound Ministry.

Email to: jenniferk@stjohnwinfield.org and rosab@stjohnwinfield.org.

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Pulpit announcements are limited and must be submitted with a contact name and phone number, by 9 a.m. on Tuesday prior to the Sunday you wish the announcement made. No additions, deletions or changes without pastors acknowledgement.

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Order or renew magazine subscriptions and St. Johns school receives 40% profit! Go to www.QSP.com and enter St. Johns code: 425005654. Order all your favorite magazines, music, and books on lineanytime! Questions, call 1-800-678-2673.

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Employment Ministry: Providing practical and spiritual guidance to men and women in job transition in this global market Phone: (630) 858-5587 Fax: (630) 344-0963 Website: www.stjosephministry.org

The parish office has final approval

on all bulletin articles and pulpit announcements.

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Please drop off your clipped Box Tops in the entryway to the parish office. There is always a collection box there. All profits are benefitting programs for St. John the Baptist school. Questions, call Robin Hafertepe @

Please do not place items on the

kiosk or bulletin boards without prior approval of the parish office.

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Want to find some great bargains? Then shop at the St. Vincent de Paul Stores. The nearest one is in downtown West Chicago, at 213 Main Street. There youll find a broad selection of carefully selected quality clothing and merchandise offered at unbeatable prices. Moreover, your support will help the St. Vincent de Paul Society minister to our brothers and sisters in need. Thank you for helping us help others.

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If you or someone in your family is sick and would like to be mentioned in the Prayers of the Faithful, please call the parish secretary at 630-668-0918 ext. 600, to add or delete names on the list. Names will automatically be removed, after 1 month, unless renewed.

Youth Ministry
For information, contact Chris Strong at chriss@stjohnwinfield.org Next Meeting: Sunday, December 16, 2012 @ 6:30p-8p in the youth ministry center above the garages at the parish office.

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The Mass Book for 2013 is open to receive Mass intentions. Please stop by the Parish Office to schedule your intentions.

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Parish Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Phone: 630-668-0918 ~ Fax: 630-668-1074 Email: contactus@stjohnwinfield.org Website: www.stjohnwinfield.org

Eucharistic Adoration
Every Tuesday from 8 a.m. until 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday & First Friday of each month from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Mass Schedule
Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. Saturday: 8:30 a.m., 5 p.m. Vigil Mass for Sunday, Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. - Espaol

Baptisms
1st Sunday of the Month First Baptism Rituals starting at the 11:30 a.m. Mass see further information in Bulletin (Up to Three Baptisms per Service)

Holy Day of Obligation

Vigil 7 p.m., Holy Day 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 7 p.m. When the Grade School is in Session, instead of the 8:30 a.m. Mass, Mass will be celebrated at 1:40 p.m. - all are invited

Secretaria Hispana
Para hablar con la secretaria hispana, llame al Rosa Benavides, extensin 601 Lunes, Martes, Jueves 8:00 a.m. a 2:00 p.m.

Reconciliation
Saturday: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Going On Vacation? To find a church and Mass times in the area where you will be vacationing go to www.thecatholicdirectory.com

Visit our parish website, www.stjohnwinfield.org for:

Copy of the bulletin & Ministries Schedule

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