Parish Church Located at the corner of Lundy & Shabbona Streets

Parish Office (Behind the Church) 513 S. Shabbona Street, Streator, IL 61364 Phone: 815-672-2474 FAX: 815-672-2040 Secretary: Linda Halko Email: stmichaelparish@mediacombb.net Office Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8 till 5; Friday: 8 till 4

Rectory Phone During the day, the best way to reach the priests is by calling the office. After hours, call the rectory for urgent matters. Fr. Schultz: (815) 510-9011 Msgr. Halfacre: (815) 510-9010

Parish School 410 S. Park Street, Streator, IL 61364 Phone: 815-672-3847 www.stmichael-streator.yolasite.com

Principal: Mrs. Ashley R. Davis Secretary: Debbie Rathbun

Religious Education (CCD) Located in the school Phone: 815-672-5911 Email: stmichaeldre@mediacombb.net Director of Religious Education: Sr. Alice Ann Harcharik Secretary: Rosanne Gallick

Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Parish

Diocese of Peoria Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, D.D., C.S.C.

January 15, 2012 ▪ SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Rev. Monsignor Philip D. Halfacre, Pastor

Rev. Father Dustin Schultz, Parochial Vicar

Mass Intentions and Devotions

SATURDAY, January 14 3:00 PM Confessions

4:00 PM In Honor of John & Shirley Hammer 40th Wedding Anniversary 5:30 PM Beatrice Treschak (9th Anniv) by Mel Treschak

SUNDAY, January 15 ▪ Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:00 AM Bernice Soltis by John & Jane Soltis 8:30 AM For All Parishioners 10:00 AM Edward Burash by Traditional Choir 11:30 AM Clarence & Cecelia Klachko 1:00 PM Intention of All Souls

MONDAY, January 16 7:00 AM Albert Matas, Sr. by Mary Ann Bandura

TUESDAY, January 17 ▪ Saint Anthony, Abbot 7:00 AM In Honor of Vernon & Leona Puetz, 67th Wedding Anniversary 7:30 AM St. Anthony of Padua Novena

WEDNESDAY, January 18 7:30 AM St. Michael Chaplet 7:30 AM Confessions

8:00 AM Joe Corrigan by Jim & Joanie

THURSDAY, January 19

7:00 AM Edward G. Green by Lipschultz, Levin & Gray

FRIDAY, January 20 ▪ Saint Fabian, Pope and Martyr; Saint Sebastian, Martyr 7:00 AM Fr. James Murray by Rosemary Hersheway 9:15 AM School Mass - Kathrine Rashid by Rosemary & Dick Schaibley

Daily Rosary 4:00 PM in Mother’s Chapel

SATURDAY, January 21 ▪ Saint Agnes, Virgin and Martyr 3:00 PM Confessions

4:00 PM Jim Renner by parents 5:30 PM Juanita & John Kotansky

SUNDAY, January 22 ▪ Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:00 AM Joann Hahn by Chris & Arlene Promenschenkel 8:30 AM For All Parishioners 10:00 AM In Honor of Mr. & Mrs. John Burash 65th Wedding Anniversary 11:30 AM C. Robert Myers by Family 1:00 PM Intention of All Souls

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS ON January 7- 8

Regular Sunday $20,954.00 Christmas 405.00 Loose Money 646.72 Youth Offerings 72.20 Parish Development 159.00 School Support 2,696.00 Air & Heat 219.00 Vigil Lights 98.00 Immaculate Conception 10.00 New Year Solemnity 341.00 Total $25,600.92

Confessions are held before the Saturday Vigil Mass

from 3:00 to 3:45 pm, and before Wednesday Morning Mass

from 7:30 to 7:50 am.

January 8, 2012 Feast of the Epiphany

To the Priest, Deacons, Religious and Faithful of the Diocese of Peoria:

My Brothers and Sisters in Christ:

Holy Mother Church provides a rich and challenging theology about the ministry of being a Bishop. One aspect of my Episcopal ministry I take most seriously, and most enjoy, is the role of Bishop as teacher of the faith. Following an ancient tradition, I use the occa-sion of the Epiphany as a chance to put in writing a catechesis about topics I believe are particularly im-portant to the life of our local Church.

This year I have chosen to reflect on the Secularism. Faithful believers in Christ are called to boldly witness against the deceptions of the saeculum. Christians believe in a hope filled future rather than placing un-qualified trust in structures of reality that are clearly racing to an end. Those who call Jesus Lord must always be ready to welcome a breaking in of the un-foreseeable and eternal Kingdom of God.

The past several months have seen an organized and vicious attack against the Church through the State’s attempt to dismantle Catholic Charities. Given the importance of the coming national elections, I hope that these reflections will help to form the consciences of our diocesan family and provide a call to action.

With prayers for a blessed New Year, I am,

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Most Reverend Daniel R. Jenky, C.S.C. BISHOP OF PEORIA

MOST REV. DANIEL R. JENKY, C.S.C.

OFFICE OF THE BISHOP

DIOCESE OF PEORIA

SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME January 15, 2012

GUARDIAN ANGEL OUTREACH SPECIAL COLLECTION

Guardian Angel Outreach will be accepting donations of diapers at all the Masses during the weekend of January 21 & 22. There will be collection bins at each entrance of the church.

FIRST RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION) MEETING

A Meeting will be held for the parents of those children who will be receiving the sacrament of Reconciliation on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Michael the Archangel School cafeteria.

This meeting is mandatory and must be attended by at least one parent and their child. Please mark this date on your calendar.

Diocesan Museum Exhibit

From January-June, the diocesan museum will host a special display about Bishop Jenky’s life, highlighting some of the themes of his ministry as Bishop of Peo-ria. For more information or to arrange school field trips or group tours, please contact Sr. Lea in the Ar-chives/Museum office.

THANK YOU for the generous donation to St. Michael the Archangel Parish

by Family and Friends

IN MEMORY OF Lou Danko, Jr.

LIGHT FOR LIFE Saturday-Sunday, January 21 & 22

In all the dioceses of the United States of America, January 22 is observed as a particular day of penance for violations to the dignity of the human person com-mitted through acts of abortion, and of prayer for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life.

A candle will be lit in memory of all God’s chil-dren who have been aborted. Please take the time to offer your prayers for true respect for life will return to our culture.

MEN’S CHOIR

The men of the parish are invited to sing with the men’s choir at 8:30 AM Mass on Sunday, January 29th. Prior musical experience is not necessary. Join us for this unique opportunity to share your talents with the parish and enhance the celebration of the Sa-cred Liturgy through song.

For those interested in singing with the men’s choir, rehearsal will be held at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, January 24th in the choir loft. If you are unable to at-tend rehearsal, please arrive thirty minutes prior to Mass on Sunday, January 29th. We hope to hear a harmonious blend of both new and familiar voices at our first performance this year. Thank you!

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Please join us on Sunday, January 22, 2012 at Immaculate Conception Hall from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Dinner will be served at 4:30. Ideas for future events during the year will also be discussed!

2011 ANNUAL DIOCESAN APPEAL

We are most grateful to the loyal donors who have pledged to the Annual Diocesan Appeal. If you have not yet made a gift to the ADA, please consider mak-ing a pledge. Pledge forms are available in the vesti-bule of the church.

ADA Goal: $131,417.00 Pledges to date: $ 69,434.00 Shortfall: $ 61,983.00

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STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION

The theme of today’s readings is one any stewardship parish should be familiar with, and one whose message bears such a significant impact on our lives that it is well worth repeating time and time again.

God calls each one of us to be His disciples. He knows we are made to know, love and serve Him, and so He reveals Himself to us and calls us to Himself. Just as He called Samuel in the first reading, and then Andrew, Simon Peter, and the unnamed disci-ple in the Gospel reading, God calls us. He invites us to share in His life of love, because He knows that’s what we are made for.

However, His call necessitates a response. God doesn’t force us into a relationship with Him. Rather, He reveals Himself to us, much like He did to the men in today’s readings.

Both the Old Testament reading and the Gospel tell us of men who heard God’s call, responded by willfully fol-lowing the Lord and then offered themselves to God as His stewards, using their gifts to bring others to Him.

God calls each and every one of us today, and He wants us to respond. We hear His call in numerous ways, and often, just like He did with Samuel and Andrew, the Lord uses other people to reveal Himself to us, to call us to Himself. We simply must be open to the call, keeping our hearts and minds fixed on Him, and then, we must re-spond to Him. Our response involves a willing gift of self, offering the Lord all we are – our time, our talent, and our treasure – to serve Him. Then, our lives will bear witness to the Love and goodness of the Lord, and, just as Andrew brought Simon, we will help others find the Lord.

JOHN LANCASTER SPALDING

SCHOLARSHIP FUND GRANTS

Tuition assistance scholarship grants from the endow-ment fund established as a result of the Diocese of Peoria ROOTED IN FAITH Campaign and named in honor of Archbishop Spalding, the first Bishop of Peo-ria, will be available for the 2012-2013 school year for students enrolled in or intending to enroll in grades kindergarten through 12 in any Catholic school lo-cated in the Diocese of Peoria whose families are members of a Catholic parish in the diocese. All grants will be based on financial need objectively as-sessed. Information about the grants and application materials may be obtained from any Catholic elemen-tary or secondary school in the Diocese of Peoria or on the Diocesan website www@cdop.org: Click on EDUCATION; then on OFFICE OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS; and then on SPALDING SCHOLAR-SHIPS. Families of students currently receiving grants are reminded that all grants are for one year only, and anyone seeking to renew a grant for 2012-2013 must reapply. Deadline for the completed appli-cation is February 15, 2012. Notification of grant awards will be made by mid-April.

ST. MICHAEL PRE-SCHOOL

9TH ANNUAL

SCRAPBOOK CROP & CRAFT DAY

Saturday, February 11, 2012

at St. Michael School’s Cafeteria 9:00 a.m. ‘til 9:00 p.m.

Cost for the day is $25.00 and includes: your own six foot table for the day, lunch, dinner, snacks and beverages. Gift bags and lots and lots of door prizes!

We welcome school age children who would like to work on their scrapbooks or another craft. They must be accompanied by an adult. The child’s cost is $5.00

Registration and payment are due Friday, Feb. 3rd.

For more info or to reserve your seat, call Maria York at 815-672-3683 or email willnria@mchsi.com. Drop off or mail payments to: Maria York, 311 S. First Ave., Streator, IL 61364. Please make checks payable to St. Michael School.

SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME January 15, 2012

RACHEL’S VINEYARD RETREAT February 24-26, 2012

Rachel’s Vineyard: Healing the wounds of abortion. Don’t suffer any longer from guilt, despair, psychologi-cal and spiritual problems. Call 1-800-367-0702 or 309-671-1550 for a weekend retreat of reconciliation and healing.

2012 Behold Conference “From the Heart of God”

Saturday, March 10, 2012 at Embassy Suites, East Peoria, IL

Behold is a Catholic women’s conference in central Illinois, open to women of all ages and vocations. Our 2012 conference features guest speakers Kate Wicker, Sisters of Life, & Ginny Baldridge, musician Marie Miller, Meet the Bloggers, Mass, adoration, Confession, vendors, and much more! Register at www.beholdconference.com or call (309) 621-5097. www.facebook.com/beholdconference, Twitter@beholdcatholic

Grow. Sing. Pray. Adore. Confess. Laugh. Learn. Be Loved. BEHOLD.

Marquette High School 2012 Hall of Fame

Marquette Academy High School is accepting nomi-nations for its 2012 Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame recognizes distinguished alumni, parents of alumni or friends of Marquette for outstanding personal or pro-fessional achievement or for contributions to further-ing the mission of Marquette Academy High School. Nominations are due by March 1st and may be mailed to Marquette Academy at 1000 Paul St., Ottawa, Il 61350. Please include a biographical profile of the nominee along with your contact information.

TEENS ENCOUNTER CHRIST

TEC is geared for teens 16-20 years old, or at least juniors in high school. Each TEC is either all guys or all girls, and begins on Saturday morning and runs to Monday afternoon. The weekend is sponsored by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Peoria and is Catholic in its doctrine and liturgy. However, any teen, regard-less of religious faith is welcome and invited to partici-pate. TEC follows the guidelines of the Diocesan Di-rector, and each weekend is led by a “team” made up of adults, teens, a priest, deacon and sister.

The program includes a variety of talks, the Sacra-ment of Reconciliation, Mass, fun and fellowship. There is time for reflection on serious questions of life. This retreat offers participants the experience of form-ing Christian Community. On TEC the message of Christ reaches not only the intellect but the heart.

2011-2012 TEC Dates Boys TEC #178 - Feb. 25, 26, 27 Girls TEC #179 - Mar. 24, 25, 26

Please visit www.peterstowntec.com to print out an application and find out more information OR call:

Spiritual Dir., Deacon Vince Slomian, 815-539-7280 Lay Director, Mary Beth Rice, 815-830-4527 PR Chairman, Brenda Barnickel, 815-538-2091

FAITH BASED LEADERSHIP SEMINAR

SAVE THIS DATE! March 31, 2012 Join us at the Spalding Pastoral Center in Peoria as we talk faith in the workplace. This year’s guest presenters will be: • Gina Morss, WEEK-TV Anchor & Producer • Cynthia Elias, Of Counsel, Elias, Meginnes, Riffle

& Seghetti, P.C. • The Honorable James Shadid, Judge, United

States District Court For more information and registration contact Craig Dyke at 309-671-1550 or cdyke@cdop.org.

SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME January 15, 2012

CATECHIST AIDES NEEDED

The Religious Education Program (CCD) is looking for any teens (girls or boys) that are interested in becom-ing Teen Catechist Aides in the Wednesday or Sun-day sessions.

They are also looking for any adults who also would be interested in becoming Adult Catechists Aides or Hall Monitors.

If interested please call Sr. Alice Ann at the Religious Education Office 815-672-5911.

BULLETIN SPONSOR OF THE WEEK

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FUNERALS: January 7, 2012, James K. Renner January 9, 2012, Porfiria Hernandez January 9, 2012, Lisandro Flores January 9, 2012, Stephen John Biroschik, Jr. January 12, 2012, William T. Pleasant January 13, 2012, Joseph L. “Joe” Savage January 13, 2012, Anna E. Yendro

STREATOR KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BREAKFAST

Sunday, January 15, 2012 Serving from 7:30 to 10:30 AM

Pancakes, sausage, biscuits & gravy, eggs and more

Adults $6.00, Children $3.00 Public welcome

YEAR - END CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS

Year-end Contribution statements will be available “upon request” only. To have a statement mailed to you, please call the rectory office (during regular busi-ness hours, M-F) with name and envelope contribu-tion number or drop us a note with this information in the collection basket. Thank you.

THANK YOU for the generous donation to St. Michael the Archangel Catholic School

by Family and Friends

IN MEMORY OF Agnes “Aggie” Majernik

DID YOU KNOW . . . . .

Marquette Academy Freshman Nick Harcar was re-cently named All-State Honorable Mention in wrestling for his weight class. Nick wrestles in the 145 lbs. weight class and has not been pinned all year! He is the only freshman in the state to receive this honor. Nick along with the entire wrestling program at MA are having a terrific year, Way to go CRU!!!

IVCC VOLUNTEER TUTOR TRAINING

The I-READ Adult Literacy Program at Illinois Valley Community College is currently accepting participants for its upcoming Volunteer Tutor Training. Training will be offered on two Saturdays, February 11 and 25, at the IVCC main campus. The I-READ program as-sists 400-500 adult literacy students each year in one-on-one meetings and lab settings. Literacy students consist of those testing below 9th grade level in read-ing or math and also English-as-a-Second-Language students. Please consider joining us in this important effort to improve literacy in the Illinois Valley. Call IVCC today for more information on becoming a vol-unteer tutor. Chris warren, Program Specialist: (815) 224-0345 or Angela Dunlap, Program Manager: (815) 224-0372.

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