ORDER OF MASS: #166 GATHERING: O COME, ALL YE

FAITHFUL #439 LITURGY OF THE WORD:

Hymnal #1004 (Sunday’s Word p30)

PRESENTATION: Angels We Have Heard on High p430

EUCHARISTIC ACCLAMATIONS: Sing at the Cantor’s invitation

LAMB OF GOD: Glendalough #269

COMMUNION: Silent Night #441; Away in a Manager #448; It Came upon the Midnight Clear #433; Go, Tell It on the Mountain #428

SENDING FORTH: Joy to the World #437

NATIVITY OF THE LORD DECEMBER 25, 2016

M e r r y

C h r i s t m a s !

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WEEK-AT-A-GLANCE Monday, December 26 Parish Offices Closed 8a Mass—Chapel

Tuesday, December 27 8a Mass—Chapel Early Deadline: Articles due for

January 8th Bulletin Wednesday, December 28 8a Mass—Chapel NO Adoration tonight

Thursday, December 29 8a Mass—Chapel

Friday, December 30 Parish Offices Closed 8a Mass—Chapel

Saturday, December 31 8a Mass—Chapel

2:30p—Wedding: Minor & Kasper

Blessing of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Icon at all Masses...

Sunday, January 1, 2017 (NO 6PM Mass)

Dear Saint Gilbert Parishioners & Friends,

Best wishes to you for a Merry Christmas, and for the blessings of health, peace and prosperity in the New Year.

Fr John, Fr. Jose , Fr. Gus, and the Saint Gilbert Staff

Have you checked out FORMED? Formed is an exciting new gateway to the best Catholic teaching videos, books, and audio talks to deepen your relationship with Christ and his Church. All in once place.

Questions? Contact Kathleen Faurbo at 847.223.5875 or youthmin@stgilbertschool.org

The story of the birth of Jesus is often misunderstood. But this fast-paced, thought-provoking look at the true story of the Nativity clears away widespread misunderstandings of Jesus’ origin. Join top scholars, inspirational speakers, and popular authors as they explain the story behind the story of the birth of Jesus. “The Story of the Nativity” also includes stunning works of art depicting the biblical story, from Fra Angelico to Rembrandt, and footage from the Holy Land showing the places where the Christmas story actually took place. Explore the true story of Mary and Joseph, Jesus’s miraculous conception, the birth of John the Baptist, the journey of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem, the Star of Bethlehem, and the birth of Jesus. This is an invaluable tool for believer and unbeliever alike to learn more about Jesus of Nazareth and about the truth of Christmas.

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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ How to access FORMED… Go to formed.org and enter our Parish access code: N89PP8 (case sensitive) and start exploring right in your own home...and it’s free for you!

CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS...

All are invited to join our community in

celebration

...AND THE NEW YEAR

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

NEW YEAR’S EVE Saturday, December 31st

5:00pm Church

NEW YEAR’S DAY Sunday, January 1st

7:30am, 9:00am, 10:45am,

12:15pm Church (no 6pm Mass today!)

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J C C ?… or complete Catholic sacraments? We’re here to help! Contact Ray Henderson, 847-986-6659 or hendersr22@att.net OR Fr. John Chrzan at pastor@stgilbert.org OR call the Parish Office at 847-223-4731.

S G I F XII… Save the Date! Sunday, February 19th, 2017, 1p-3:30p. If you would like to learn more

about being part of this festive event please contact Jill at jillyowen44@gmail, Sinéad at sinead@irishvikingdesigns.com, or call the Religious Education office at 847-223-3071 with any questions.

Our next planning meeting is Tuesday, January 10th, 7p in the Multi-Purpose room. All are welcome and we are always looking for new ethnic dishes and cultural entertainment! C C HS E E …

for the Class of 2021 is Saturday, January 14th, 2017, 8a. Fee is $25 (checks payable to Carmel Catholic High School). In addition to the fee, eighth graders should also bring several #2 pencils. There is no pre-registration available for the test. Free bus transportation is available from area parishes and schools. Families are encouraged to visit our website, www.carmelhs.org/entranceexam for additional information regarding the Entrance Exam, including the bus schedule. R L N … Join the Respect Life Ministry

and thousands of Pro-Lifers from all over the Midwest in Chicago on Sunday, January 15th at 2p for the Chicago March for Life! There will be buses (for a small fee) leaving from Marytown around noon and returning around 5p. For more information call Anne-Marie Miller at 847-212-9297 or Lake County Right to Life at 847-223-7022. W E

A … Wednesday Evenings, 6p-9p, Chapel. Confessions available most Wednesdays. (Note: There will NOT be Adoration on Wednesday, December 28th, due to the Christmas Holiday)

We always give careful attention to those who have a special place in our lives and share with them a worthy gift of our love and appreciation.

Is SAINT GILBERT PARISH on your Christmas list?

Think of all the ways Saint Gilbert’s has touched you and others this past year. How can you show your gratitude and appreciation for the worship, sacraments celebrated, education received, and outreach shared with those in need? Your generous financial gift, through your Christmas Offerings, becomes a testimony of how our parish has responded to your needs and journeyed in faith with you.

God has blessed each of us in many ways. In thanksgiving we return our best to God! Thank you for your financial gift this Christmas!

Crisis Support Services: Domes c violence: A Safe Place hotline:

847-249-4450 Pregnancy support: Aid for Women Gurnee:

847-249-2700 Emo onal support a er

abor on: Project Rachel: 800-5WE-CARE

Emergency shelter: PADS: 847-689-4357

Catholic Chari es: 847-782-4000

Local food pantries: Avon Township: 847-546-1446 Catholic Chari es: 847-782-

4166 Warren Township: 847-347-

0832 SVDP thru St. Gilbert:

224-360-9161 Counseling:

Holbrook Center: 847-782-4049 Suicide Preven on: Emergency 911 or 800-411-0103 or 440-953-8255

THE FAITHFUL STEWARD Charitable Gifts Before Year’s End

Gifts of Securities If you own long-term appreciated securities, you can transfer shares to help our parish through an account administered by the Archdiocese of Chicago. By such a gift, you will receive a charitable deduction for the full, fair market value of the gift without paying tax on the capital gain. You must be sure to transfer the shares directly from your account to the Archdiocesan account. To obtain the Archdiocesan account information, contact Elin Schriver, the Archdiocese’s Planned Giving Coordinator, at eschriver@archchicago.org or 312-534-5396. If you own stock in the form of a certificate, please contact our business manager at Saint Gilbert, Sandra Garrity at 847-223-4731 for more details.

Charitable Gift Annuities: For those who are looking to generate some extra income, a charitable gift annuity may be the perfect solution. Gift annuities pay one or two beneficiaries an income for life, at a fixed rate that is tied to their age(s). The payments are partially tax-free, and an income tax charitable deduction is also available. When the beneficiary passes away, the remainder in the gift annuity contract will benefit the parish. To receive a free proposal, you may once again contact Ellen Schriver, the Archdiocese’s Planned Giving Coordinator, at eschriver@archchicago.org or 312-534-5396.

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Religious Education News. . . OFFICE HOURS: 9:00am—3:00pm

(Monday-Friday) 847-223-3071 Registration forms for 2016-17 are available

on the stgilbert.org website, from the Religious Education Office, and at the entrances to the Church.

SESSION A: Sunday mornings 8:55 - 10:10am Pre-school (ages 3 and 4) and Kindergarten - Grade 6 Classes are in session. SESSION B: Monday evenings 6:00 - 7:15pm Grades 1-6 Classes are in session.

SESSION C: Summer Session Grades 1-6 SESSION D: Grades 7 - 9 The syllabus will be distributed in early January.

C E M Thank you to the children who dramatized the story of Mary and Joseph traveling to Bethlehem at the 2:30 pm Christmas Eve Masses. God bless you and your families.

Sr. Donna and the staff of the Religious Education Office wish everyone a joyful and blessed Christmas.

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Wonderful job by our Confirmation students at the Advent Light Service. Thank you to the adult choir for the music and to Tom

Biegel for presiding at the service.

The SPRED Program is a Religious Education Program from the Archdiocese for children and adults with special needs. St. Gilbert has one group for children ages 6 - 10 and two groups of students ages 11 - 16. If you know of someone that needs our services, please call the Religious Education Office.

We are always looking for adult volunteers!

SPRED RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

WILL YOU HELP? The PADS site is looking for new or gently used twin size flat and fitted sheets. Leave them in the narthex

in a bag labeled as PADS. Thank you!

YOU ARE INVITED TO OUR

ANNUAL CATHOLIC

SCHOOLS WEEK OPEN HOUSE ON SUNDAY,

JANUARY 29, 2017. We invite you to take a tour of our school, meet our

teachers, and learn more about how much Saint Gilbert School has to offer you and your family. The Open House will be from 10:30AM until

1:30PM. If you can’t make the Open House, you may also call the school at 847.223.8600 for a personal tour or for additional information.

Pictures are several students with their Christmas craft.

www.ToTeachWhoChristIs.org Gift Fulfillment Coordinator: Rosa Aguilar

312-534-5395, email: roaguilar@archchicago.org

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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 dePaul helped those who are poor and suffering to find Emmanuel and they also came to know that “God is with us.”

CHRISTMAS DAY

“The angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord.’” —Luke 2: 10-11

Let us pray,

Lord our God, plant within our hearts your living Word of promise, that, into a world grown weary of empty dreams and broken promises, we may bring forth the living presence of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. AMEN.

(Advent colors of the wreath are changed to white and gold and a fifth white candle is placed in the center of the wreath and is lit.)

#REASONFORTHESEASON

Sunday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27 29; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] Night: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-3, 11-13; Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14

Monday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22

Tuesday: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-8

Wednesday: 1 Jn 1:5 -- 2:2; Ps 124:2-5, 7b-8; Mt 2:13-18

Thursday: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-3, 5b-6; Lk 2:36-40 Friday: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or Col 3:12-21 [12-17]; Ps

128:1-5; Mt 2:13-15, 19-23 Saturday: 1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18 Sunday: Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7;

Lk 2:16-21

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

B O T W

This group meets after the 8:00 am morning

Mass in Chapel Hall. Our time together is spent in reflecting on the Sunday

Gospel, sharing that reflection, and prayer.

The group will meet next on January 12 and 26.

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“And the Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us,” Merry Christmas! Give your children the best gift of all-the growing love of their parents.

Explore how to do this by attending a WorldWide Marriage Encounter Weekend on February 17-19, 2017, April 7-9, 2017 or June 9-11, 2017, all at Elk Grove Village, IL. Early registration is highly recommended. For reservations/information, call Jim & Kris at 630-577-0778 or contact us through http://wwme-chicagoland.org

Is God calling you? Is a priestly vocation the answer? Consider attending an Exploring Priesthood Weekend on January 20 - 22, 2017 or March 31 - April 2, 2017 at Mundelein Seminary. Contact Fr. Francis Bitterman: fbitterman@ archchicago.org OR 312-534-8298, OR go to www.ChicagoPriest.com for more information.

Vocations

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Monday, December 26th, St. Stephen, First Martyr 8:00—Martin McGreal (Anita McGreal)

Tuesday, December 27th, St. John, apostle & evangelist 8:00—Alan & Lauretta Kasper (Kasper Family)

—Thomas Sowin (Wife, Marilyn)

Wednesday, December 28th, Holy Innocents, martyrs 8:00—People of Saint Gilbert

Thursday, December 29th, Fifth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord; St. Thomas Becket, bishop & martyr 8:00—People of Saint Gilbert

Friday, December 30th, Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph 8:00—People of Saint Gilbert

Saturday, December 31st, Seventh Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord; St. Sylvester I, pope 8:00—Yvette Godin (Victoria Joseph) 2:30—Wedding: Minor & Kasper 5:00—Martin McGreal (Anita McGreal)

—Paul Rufo (Barb Shoemaker) —Intention for Patti & Arne Ryan/Busch (Barb Shoemaker)

Sunday, January 1st, 2017 Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God; Octave Day of the Nativity of the Lord; (New Year’s Day) 7:30—Jeffery Palo (Barb Shoemaker)

—Diane Hansen (Husband) —Frank Ptasienski (Family)

9:00—Parishioners of Saint Gilbert 10:45—Parishioners of Saint Gilbert

12:15—Parishioners of Saint Gilbert (NO 6p Mass)

MA S S I N T E N T I O N S

NEXT WEEK’S SCHEDULE: Saturday, December 31 5:00—Fr. Robert Beaven

Lector 1— volunteer needed Lector 2— volunteer needed

Sunday, January 1 7:30—Fr. John Chrzan

Lector 1— volunteer needed Lector 2— volunteer needed

9:00—Fr. August Belauskas (Adult Choir)

Lector 1— volunteer needed Lector 2— volunteer needed

10:45—Fr. August Belauskas Lector 1— volunteer needed

Lector 2— volunteer needed 12:15—Fr. Jose Baptista

Lector 1— volunteer needed Lector 2— volunteer needed

[NOTE: This is an adjusted Sunday Schedule. There is NO 6:00p Mass on New Years Day.]

ETERNAL REST GRANT TO

Raymond Dean Fr. William Sheridan

Edilberta Lim

Kathy Engel, Randy Gunderson, Mary Idstein, Tom Lindh, Vivian Miller, Mark Morgan, Charlotte Murray, John Pedigo, Julia Schlicht, Kathleen Tomasello, Mildred Vesely Attention Family Members: After 3 weeks, please notify the Rectory if your loved one is still in need of our prayers.

Weekly Collections Thank You!!!

Consider the convenience of using a secure, online giving option with Give Central. If you would like to make an

online donation to the monthly Buildings & Grounds upkeep, or to the Christmas & Christmas Day

Collections, those selections are available at https://www.givecentral.org/location/378 — Thank you!

Saint Gilbert Parish Bulletin EARLY Deadline: Tuesday, December 27th for January 8th Bulletin.

Send an electronic file with ar cles for considera on to our office email at: bulle n@stgilbert.org

THANK YOU!

Regular —$ 8,991.50 (weekly goal: $14,000) Building & Grounds—$ 1,545.00 Gift Card Sales—$ 6,670

December 17-18

SAINT GILBERT OFFERING COLLECTION Sunday & Holy Days (November & Year-To-Date)

OCTOBER: Actual Budget Offering: $ 44,777.75 $ 61,000.00 Electronic: $ 21,069.13 $ 17,300.00 TOTAL: $ 65,846.88 $ 78,300.00 November Total Deficit $ 12,453.12 YTD (Jul-Nov) Budget: $372,600.00 YTD (Jul-Nov) Actual: $343,738.68 2016 November YTD-Deficit: ($ 28,861.32)

2015 November YTD Deficit: ($ 14,316.78)

Your stewardship of God’s gifts in providing for Saint Gilbert Church is gratefully acknowledged.

PASTORAL STAFF: Rev. John Chrzan - Pastor Rev. Eugene Nowak - Pastor Emeritus Rev. Jose Baptista - Associate Pastor Rev. August Belauskas - Weekend

Associate Rev. Mr. Richard Globis - Deacon Rev. Mr. Mark Plaiss - Deacon Mr. James Murray - Liturgy Director Sr. Donna Schmitt, OSF - Director,

Religious Education Mr. Brian Tekampe - Principal Mrs. Sandra Garrity - Business Manager Mr. Mark Konchan - Music Director

(Phone: 847-223-0448 stgilbertmusic.blogspot.com)

Mrs. Kathleen Faurbo - Youth Minister (Phone: 847-223-5875 email: youthmin@stgilbertschool.org)

MASS SCHEDULE: Monday thru Saturday — 8:00am Saturday Vigil—5:00pm Sunday—7:30am, 9:00am** (Signed

for hearing impaired. **not on 4th Sunday), 10:45am, 12:15pm, 6:00pm

Holydays—6:30am, 8:00am, & 7:00pm

SACRAMENTS: RECONCILIATION:

Saturday—4:00pm to 4:45pm BAPTISMS: At weekend Mass

according to schedule or 1:30pm on select Sundays. Arrangements made at one-hour Baptismal Preparation Session. Call the Rectory to register.

MARRIAGES: A minimum of 9 months is necessary for preparation. Schedule an appointment with a priest as soon as possible before making other marriage plans. (www.stgilbert.org/marriage-ministry)

INTERESTED IN BECOMING CATHOLIC:

For Adults—call Fr. John at the Rectory. For Children—call Sr. Donna at the Religious Education Office.

Parish Membership: Join the parish the third weekend of the month after all the Masses. Please notify us of a change of address. Hearing Loop installed Switch Hearing Aid to T-Coil

Saint Gilbert Catholic Church Mission Statement

The Catholic family of St. Gilbert Is a faith-filled community

Living out our Baptismal call. Empowered by the Gospel message,

We celebrate the sacraments, Share in fellowship,

And reach out to serve all.

SAINT GILBERT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM 231 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, Illinois 60030 Located in Jr. High Building (east of the Church) www.stgilbert.org/religious-education-program Phone: 847.223.3071

SAINT GILBERT CHURCH 301 E. Belvidere Road Grayslake IL 60030 www.stgilbert.org Rectory: 847.223.4731 Fax: 847.223.5840

SAINT GILBERT SCHOOL 231 E. Belvidere Road Grayslake, IL 60030 www.stgilbertschool.org Phone: 847.223.8600

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