St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church

WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE:

ENGLISH CHURCH SATURDAY 4:00 PM, 5:30 PM SUNDAY 7:30 AM, 10:30 AM HALL SUNDAY 9:00 AM, NOON SPANISH CHURCH 8:45 AM POLISH HALL 10:30 AM CHURCH NOON FIRST FRIDAY 7:30 PM

WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE:

Mon., Tues., Thurs., and Fri. 7:30 AM Wednesday 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM Saturday 8:00 AM

RECONCILIATION: Wednesday 5:45-6:45 PM w/Adoration Saturday 3:00—3:50 PM

ROSARY: 3:30 PM in Church prior to 4:00 PM Mass Tuesday at 7:00 PM in the St. Francis Room

ADORATION/BENEDICTION: First Friday 8:00 AM—2:00 PM CONFESSION (Polish) First Friday 6:30 PM—7:30 PM

St. Andrew the Apostle Parish 530 Glen Avenue Romeoville, IL 60446 Office: 815-886-4165 X301 Fax: 815-886-6119 office@andrewcc.org Hours: M-Th 8:30 AM-4:30 PM Fri 8:30 AM-1:00 PM

School 505 Kingston Romeoville, IL 60446 815-886-5953 Faith Formation 505 Kingston Romeoville, IL 60446 815-886-5962 www.office@andrewcc.org

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Monday, December 23 NO SCHOOL—Christmas Break 7:00 PM Legion of Mary Conf. Rm. A 7:00 PM Posada Parish Hall Tuesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve) NO SCHOOL—Christmas Break 4:00 PM Christmas Mass English—Hall 4:00 PM Christmas Mass English—Church 6:00 PM Christmas Mass Spanish—Church 10:00 PM Christmas Mass English—Church Midnight Christmas Mass Polish—Church Wednesday, December 25 (Christmas Day) NO SCHOOL—Christmas Break 8:30 AM Christmas Mass English—Church 10:30 AM Christmas Mass English—Church Noon Christmas Mass English—Hall Noon Christmas Mass Polish—Church Thursday, December 26 (St. Stephen) NO SCHOOL—Christmas Break 7:00 PM Polish Mass—Church Friday, December 27 NO SCHOOL—Christmas Break 6:30 PM School of the Cross Room 111 Saturday, December 28 3:30 PM Rosary Church Sunday, December 29 8:00 AM Hispanic Choir Practice Hall

Saturday, December 21 8:00 AM +George and Helen Korsak req. Georgiana Kowalski 4:00 PM +Vernon Smith req. Smith Family 5:30 PM +Katherine and Pat Kearney req. Marilyn Hickey Sunday, December 22 7:30 AM For the Intention of Ann Marie Mosquera req. Fred Mosquera 8:45 AM +Sr. Alberto Martinez and Isabel Guzman req. Vincente and Andrea Martinez +Rodualdo Abigael Barajas req. Imelda Barajas and Family, Sra. Maria Trinidad Marquez req. Deacon Jesse and Ramona Tagle, 9:00 AM +Arlene Linkenheld req. Bob Linkenheld 10:30 AM Parish Family of St. Andrew the Apostle 10:30 AM +Intention of the Celebrant Noon +Deceased Relatives and Friends req. Deacon Jerry and Mary Ann Clark Noon +Collective Mass Intentions Monday, December 23 7:00 AM +Marie Condi req. Pauline and Reinhardt Warkenthien Tuesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve) 7:30 AM +Lee Maddi req. Pauline and Reinhardt Warkenthien 4:00 PM—E Parish Family of St. Andrew the Apostle 6:00 PM—S Parish Family of St. Andrew the Apostle 10:00PM—E Parish Family of St. Andrew the Apostle MIDNIGHT—P Parish Family of St. Andrew the Apostle Wednesday, December 25 (Christmas Day) 8:30 AM—E Parish Family of St. Andrew the Apostle 10:30 AM—E Parish Family of St. Andrew the Apostle Noon—E Parish Family of St. Andrew the Apostle Noon—P Parish Family of St. Andrew the Apostle Thursday, December 26 (St. Stephen) 7:30 AM +Donna Kamradt req. Frank Kamradt 7:00 PM—P +Intention of the Celebrant Friday, December 27 7:30 AM +Kayla Bell req. Family Saturday, December 28 8:00 AM +Vicki Ferguson req. Mom and Dad 4:00 PM +Marion Kowalski req. Wife and Family 5:30 PM +Intention of the Celebrant Sunday, December 29 7:30 AM +Arlene Linkenheld req. Bob Linkenheld 8:45 AM +Rodualdo Abigael Barajas req. Imelda Barajas and Family, Sra. Maria Trinidad Marquez req. Deacon Jesse and Ramona Tagle, 9:00 AM Parish Family of St. Andrew the Apostle 10:30 AM +Robert Kelly req. Gloria Kelly 10:30 AM +Intention of the Celebrant Noon +Lloyd and Tim Considine req. Lois Considine and Family Noon +Collective Mass Intentions

The Parish Office will be closed beginning at 1:00 PM on Friday, December 20 and will re-open on Thursday, January 2 at 8:30 AM.

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New Year’s Schedule New Year’s Eve (Vigil) 4:00 PM English—Church New Year’s Day

8:30AM English - Church 10:30AM Spanish—Church Noon Polish—Church

Christmas Mass Schedule

Christmas Eve 4:00 PM English—Church and Hall 6:00 PM Spanish—Church 10:00 PM English—Church Midnight Polish—Church

Christmas Day 8:30 AM English - Church 10:30 AM English - Church 12:00 PM English - Hall 12:00 PM Polish - Church December 26 (St. Stephen) 7:00 PM Polish—Church

My Dear Parishioners, In the fields outside of Bethlehem, the Angel of the Lord proclaimed to the shepherds who were on the night watch that the “Savior has been born for you who is Christ the Lord”, to find Him they would know, “and this will be a sign for you; you will find an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.” (Lk. 2:12). How privileged were the shepherds to discover this “good news of great joy”. It was granted to them because they kept the “night watch”, they were vigilant. Following the “night watch” of Advent, we, His disciples too, have heard the announcement of great joy. The sign for us would be something that would warm our hearts made cold by the darkness and lifeless reality of sin. The sign of an infant child, a newborn baby, is the manner in which God brings us the announcement of His love. God reaches us through His gentleness by appealing to our humanity, to our ability to love. This Christmas is a reminder that we have come not to celebrate a tradition, a holiday, or a season, but a memorial celebration that marks the day in which we met a child who is for us the Incarnate Love of God. It is a celebration that God has come to meet us, that God has remembered His people. It is a celebration of God’s immense mercy and compassion; He saw us lifeless and now brings us new life and joy. As you gather with your loved ones and family members to give thanks for the gift of our Savior, you join a vast multitude of Christians throughout the world joyfully celebrating this day. Remember that Christ is your Lord and it is because of Him that every twinkle of light inside and outside your home, every song of joy echoing in every church, home, or place of business, every gift given, every stocking stuffed, it is all because God loved the world so much that He gave us His only begotten Son that we might not perish but have eternal life (cf. Jn 3:16). May this Christmas be for all of you a time of renewal and recommitment of faith. May the warmth of this Holy Season inspire you in a desire to grow in faith, to pray with eagerness and to open your hearts to love one another especially those in most need. Christmas is always a celebration of faith and love. May you be instruments of peace, reconciliation, and joy to your families especially this Christmas. And may the newborn Savior keep you and bless you now and always. Merry Christmas, Fr. Maciej Stelmach Pastor

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PARISH SACRIFICIAL GIVING

We sincerely thank everyone for their generosity and support.

For the new fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019, the weekly Sunday collection budget is $17,800

(based on 52 Sundays)

WEEKLY BUDGET: $17,800.00 December 15th/16th Collections will be reported in a future bulletin

Today’s Scripture Readings

First Reading — You will be given this sign: The virgin shall conceive and bear a son (Isaiah 7:10-14). Psalm — Let the Lord enter; he is king of glory (Psalm 24). Second Reading — God has called us to belong to Jesus Christ (Romans 1:1-7). Gospel — The son born of Mary shall be called Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins (Matthew 1:18-24).

VOCATION PRAYER CALENDAR DECEMBER 22 Seminarian Jonathan Hernandez 23 Frs. Casimir Eke C.S.Sp.; Lawrence Jagdfeld O.F.M. 24 Srs. Alberta Kywela, Hyacintha Nepala OSB 25 Srs. Margaret Mary Schima, Victorine Shongwe OSB 26 Frs. Daniel Stempora, Jason Stone 27 Frs. Jess Testa, Gerald Tivy 28 Frs. Tri Tran, Reynaldo Treyes

Scripture Readings For the week of December 22, 2019

Sunday, December 22 4th Sunday of Advent Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-6;

Rom 1:1-7; Mt 1:18-24

Monday, December 23 St. John of Kanty, Hanukkah Begins

Mal 3:1-4, 23-34; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14;

Lk 1:57-66

Tuesday, December 24 Vigil of Christmas

2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29;

Lk 1:67-79

Wednesday, December 25 The Nativity of the Lord

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 Dawn: Is 62:11-12;

Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12; Ti 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20

Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; Heb 1:1-6;

Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14]

Thursday, December 26 St. Stephen, Kwanzaa Begins, Boxing Day (Canada)

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

Mt 10:17-22

Friday, December 27 St. John

1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12;

Jn 20:1a, 2-8

Saturday, December 28 The Holy Innocents

1 Jn 1:5 — 2:2; Ps 124:2-5, 7cd-8;

Mt 2:13-18 Sunday, December 29

Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Sir 3:2-6, 12-14;

Ps 128:1-5; Col 3:12-21 [12-17]; Mt 2:13-15, 19-23

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The Society of St. Vincent DePaul St. Andrew the Apostle Chapter neighbor helping neighbor…Our helpline

815-886-4165 ext. 304

If you know of someone in immediate need please have them contact our help line.

In today’s Gospel, we hear that Jesus will be named Emmanuel which means “God is with us.” The mystery of the birth of Jesus is supremely a mystery of love. May each Christmas find us more and more like him: more humble, more holy, more happy and more full of God. As Advent comes to a close, remember the poor among us with a kind word and smile for everyone you meet. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul thanks you for your con nued generosity, for without you we could do very li le. We wish you “ A blessed Christmas, full of joy, happiness and the Love of Our Lord!”

ADULT FAITH FORMATION

For adults (18 years and older) who never received the Sacrament of Confirmation. If you never received the Sacrament of Confirmation and desire to receive this Sacrament, please contact Barb at the Adult Faith Formation Office (815-886-4165 X308). Sessions for preparation of this Sacrament will be held on the following five Thursdays:

January 30, 2020 February 7, 2020

February 14, 2020 February 21, 2020 February 28, 2020

at 7:00 pm at St. Andrew the Apostle. The Sacrament of Confirmation will take place on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at 2:00 PM at the Cathedral of St. Raymond in Joliet. These sessions are open to all adults (18 years of age or older) who desire to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.

CHRISTMAS

A young mother, her eyes shining with fa gue, who is arranging her hair; a father who finds himself along with his pre y wife and baby, straightening the stable to make himself useful in some way; shepherds who bring cheese and perhaps also some curdled milk; sheep who look at their shepherds while blea ng; a donkey who is eyeing his manger changed into a cradle; an adorable swaddled baby whom on calls Savior, Christ and Lord: This is the manifesta on of the goodness and the tenderness of God. This is the most fantas c birth in the history of humanity, the one who changed the face of the world! This is how far God humbled and compromised himself with us! This is Emmanuel! --From God’s Word Is Our Joy, Vol. 1 by Lucien Deiss, CSSp, copyright 1998, World Library Publications, page 73.

WE CARE FOOD PANTRY HOLIDAY HOURS

The Food Pantry will be closed on Wednesday, December 25th for Christmas and Wednesday, January 1st for New Year’s Day. We will be open on Monday, December 23rd and Monday, December 30th to make sure that no one goes without during this holiday season.

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Coordinadora del Ministerio Hispano

815-886-4165 Ext. 305 Hispanic@andrewcc.org

Ramona Tagle

Rev. Jesús Oliveros Vicario

815-886-4165 Ext. 311

DICEMBRE 22, 2019

INTENCION DE MISA Sra. María Trinidad Márquez,

Sr. Alberto Martínez Y Sra. Isabel Guzmán, Rodualdo Abigael Barajas

Hoy hasta el 23 de Diciembre A las 7:00PM 8:30PM

En el salón del gimnacio. Entran por la puerta de salón atrás por

que hay clases de Fe y Formación. Vengan con su familia y amigos y los

niños Sra. Lucia González 630-863-4389 ó

Sra. Maricela Zaragoza 630-649-0623

De parte de nuestro Párroco Maciej Stelmach y nuestro Vicario

Jesús Oliveros y de la oficina del Ministerio Hispano Su

Coordinadora Ramona Tagle . Queremos desear les un Feliz

Navidad y Pros pero Año Nuevo de 2020 con todos sus seres

queridos, un dia ¡Maravilloso! Leno de amor y de la Bendición de Dios.

NO SELES OLVIDEN HOY!

Que vamos a repartir los regalos para las familias

que están el árbol de Navidad atrás de la iglesia. Vamos a partir los regalos a

las 5:00 PM hasta las 7:00PM en el salón 102 entran por la

Puerta #5 por favor traten estar en tiempo por favor. Y Muchísimas Gracias ! A todos las familias que

ayudaron hacer este dia posible. Para muchos niños de nuestra parroquia

este año.

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“Joyful Again!” Widowed Ministry Retreat / Workshop

For Widowed Men & Women

Dates/Locations: March 14 & 15, 2020 Lemont near Cog Hill If you’ve been widowed, you know that it feels as though a part of your heart has been torn out. When the time does come that you make a conscious decision to find hope in your life and you want to try to find some joy in your life, the Joyful Again! Widowed retreat is there to help. For info or to register, call 708-354-7211 or email joyfulagain7211@gmail.com. www.joyfulagain.org

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Don’t miss out on the upcoming enrichment for married couples on Feb 14-16, 2020 in Geneva, Illinois and February 22-23 in Crest Hill, Illinois. The

enrichment begins with a private weekend experience including 11 presentations about practical tools for growing in loving relationships . Early registration is highly recommended. For reservations/information, call Jim & Kris at 630-577-0778 or contact us through http://wwme-chicagoland.org . Para más información de los Fines de Semana en español, si vive en los suburbios o pertenece a la Diócesis de Joliet, comuníquese con Javier y Gaby Vargas (630) 621-8984 gabyjaviervgs@gmail.com , en el área de Chicago llamar a Oscar y Luz Delgado (847) 826-9525, odelro@aol.com, para los que vivan en el área del sur de Chicago y el Noroeste de Indiana llamar a Juan y Elia Zambrano (708) 825-4099 eliaza4726@sbcglobal.net . Se recomienda registrarse con anticipación ya que el cupo es limitado.

The Legion of Mary will not be holding a Holy Hour in the month of December due to the Holy Day of Obligation. We will resume our Holy Hour on January 13th. Mark your calendars as we pray a rosary for our priests, religious, and for an increase in vocations as well as spending some time with our Lord.

Advent Prayer

Lord Jesus,

Master of both the light and the darkness, send your Holy Spirit upon our preparation for Christmas.

We who have so much to do seek quiet spaces to hear

your voice each day.

We who are anxious over many things look forward to your coming among us.

We who are blessed in so many ways long for the

complete joy of your kingdom.

We whose hearts are heavy seek the joy of your presence.

We are your people, walking in darkness, yet seeking the light.

To you we say, “Come Lord Jesus!”

Amen.

The Priests, Deacons and Staff

of St. Andrew the Apostle Wish each of you

a Blessed and Peaceful Christmas

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Ks. Maciej Stelmach Proboszcz

(815) 886-4165 email: pastor@andrewcc.org

Marta Wysocki Koordynator Polskiego Duszpasterstwa

(815) 886-4165 ext. 307 email: polish@andrewcc.org

Godziny pracy: Wtorki i Środy od 8:00 a.m do 3:00 p.m.

K Ś

12/24/19 Wigilia: 4:00 PM po angielsku Kościół 4:00 PM po angielsku Hall 6:00 PM po hiszpańsku Kościół 10:00 PM po angielsku Kościół Północ po polsku Kościół 12/25/19 Boże Narodzenie: 8:30 AM po angielsku Kościół 10:30 AM po angielsku Kościół 12:00 PM po angielsku Hall 12:00 PM po polsku Kościół 12/26/19 Świętego Szczepana 7:00 PM Kościół 12/31/19 Sylwester: 4:00 PM po angielsku Kościół 1/1/20 Nowy Rok: 8:30 AM po angielsku Kościół 10:30 AM po hiszpańsku Kościół 12:00 PM po polsku Kościół

Niechaj ziemię rozśpiewa kolęda, Każdy dom i każdego z nas,

Niechaj piękne Bożonarodzeniowe święta niosą wszystkim betlejemski blask.

Błogosławionych i radosnych Świąt dla wszystkich rodzin naszej wspólnoty,.

Życzą Duszpasterze i pracownicy parafii.

Grafik na Grudzień 12.1 12.8 12.15 12.22 12.29

10.30

Lektor Andrzej Gucwa Krzysztof Zborowski Stanisław Ryndak Stanisława Mniszak Darek Pikul

Szafarz I Stanisław Ryndak Stanisław Ryndak Darek Pikul Krzysztof Zborowski Stanisława Mniszak

12.00

Lektor I Marian Łukaszczyk Krystyna Kula Kamil Tomaszek Krzysztof Tomaszek Krystyna Kula

Lektor II Miroslaw Gaik Anna Dziedzic Ania Bzdyk Urszula Swierczek Marian Łukaszczyk

Szafarz I Grace Gacek Grace Gacek Eugeniusz Szarek Maria Szarek Eugeniusz Szarek

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SACRAMENTS: * Baptism * First Holy Communion * Confirmation - for grades 1st—High School * Youth MUST complete two consecutive years of formation to receive any Sacrament! Youth must be in at least 2nd grade to receive First Holy Communion and at least in 8th grade for Confirmation (along with the two years of formation.) Contact Faith Formation for details. See above information about enrollment for 2019-2020.

YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS Happenings with/for our parish teens!

St. Andrew the Apostle Faith Formation 2019-2020

Confirmation 2 REMINDER:

Your Confirmation Mini-Retreat is on Saturday, January 11, 2020. Last Names: A-J 10a-12:30p K-Z 1:30p-4p Be sure that you clear your calendar for this day of reflection and learning.

Parent/Sponsor needs to attend along with Candidate!!

COME WITH AN OPEN HEART!

FAITH FORMATION From our family to yours - Have a BLESSED Christmas

and a JOYOUS New Year! Classes Resume January 6th & 7th

REMINDER: CELEBRATION OF FIRST RECONCILIATION

for all of our 2020 First Holy Communion Group!

THURSDAY, JANUARY 30th Beginning Promptly at 6:30 P.M.

Mary Kerwin—Office 815-886-5962 x 501

ffoffice@andrewcc.org Annmarie Ott—Director

815-886-5962 x 503 faithformation@andrewcc.org

OFFICE HOURS

Sunday, December 22nd Monday, December 23rd Tuesday, December 24th Wednesday, December 25th Thursday, December 26th Also available by appointment - contact Annmarie

On December 4th, our small, but faithful, High School group prepared pizza, then WAITED as we discussed ADVENT and prayed using a Labyrinth. Finally, we enjoyed our yummy pizza before calling it a night!

SEEING WITH THE EYES OF CHRIST!!

ALL TEENS (grades 6th-12th) are invited to this special event focusing on the issue of homelessness from our Christian perspective! This is MORE than a presentation, it is a lived experience. NO ONE WILL LEAVE THIS EVENT UNCHANGED!! Bring a non-perishable food item for the We Care Food Pantry! Let’s show how much WE CARE!!

THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2020 7-8:30 P.M. In the Parish Hall!

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On behalf of the Council of

Catholic Women we would like to wish you a

Joyous and Blessed Christmas. Enjoy time with Family and

Friends. Mark your calendars for the CCW

Annual Christmas Party on January 15, 2020.

More details coming soon.

ccw@andrewcc.org

Words will never adequately express our extreme gratitude to all of those who sacrificed to bring our new life-saving clinic to fruition and who prayed us to a successful completion.

With our new strategic location adjacent to the 3rd largest abortion provider in the country, we can provide a better choice for those facing an unplanned pregnancy.

Most of all, thanks to the One from whom all blessings flow and Who cannot be outdone in generosity. Praise God!

We are less than $400,000 away from reaching our $3.0 million campaign goal! If you have not yet contributed and are interested in joining our lifesaving team, please visit www.onechoiceonelife.org or

call Waterleaf at 630-701-6270 and ask for Mary Griffith.

WATERLEAF’S NEW CLINIC IS OPEN!

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the staff and students of St. Andrew School

Tuition Assistance for 2020 is open

The Catholic Education Foundation (CEF) Scholarship Program encourages families

with a verified financial need and with stu-dents K-12 to apply for financial assistance

to help cover the cost of tuition. You can go to https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/3D8S9 to start your application to-

day. Remember all of our grants/scholarships must go through Facts Grant and Aid. All applications must be complete

by March 1.

All determinations are based on the grant and aid application supplied by the FACTS company. Families are encouraged to com-plete this application in January and ensure that all required documentation is submit-ted on a timely basis. For more details go

to http://cefjoliet.org/.

Empower Illinois Opens January 15, 2020 This year, the reservation form will be available at 6:30 pm, to give families time to enter their information before submission at 7 pm. The reservation will have two pages. On page one,

you will enter basic information, such as parent name, student name, and contact information. On page two, you will review this information

and click submit. Only after clicking submit on page two will you receive your first come, first-

served timestamp. On January 17, you will be notified by email

when part two of the application opens. You can complete this step whenever you are able to en-sure accuracy, but we encourage you to submit your application before January 27 for the best

chance at receiving a scholarship.

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SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

RCIA is a faith formation process for adult seekers, both unbaptized and baptized Christians and baptized Catholics, who seek to complete their initiation sacraments (Holy Communion and Confirmation). For more information, contact Barb Sanders at the Adult Faith Formation Office:

815-886-4165 X308 or adultff@andrewc.org

BAPTISM OF CHILDREN We joyfully celebrate the Baptism of children on the third Sunday of the month at 1:30 p.m. The requirements are: to be registered in the parish and have an active participation in our parish community for at least 3 months. Register at the parish office for the Baptismal prep class, which is held on the first Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m., in the school hall. It is important to notify the parish office with the date that you will be attending the class.

FIRST COMMUNION AND CONFIRMATION

Please see page 9 in the bulletin for Faith Formation information regarding preparation for these important sacraments.

MARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS

Diocese requirements include a formal engagement preparation period of at least six months before the date of the weddings and attendance in a marriage preparation program. St. Andrew requires either the bride, groom, or parents of either to be registered as parishioners for at least three months before contacting us to set a date. There are a number of additional requirements. Please contact the Parish Office for additional information.

FUNERALS

Arrangements for a funeral are usually made through the Funeral Director at a funeral home of your choice.

PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK

Hospitals do not inform churches when parishioners are patients. You should ask an immediate family member to contact the Parish Office to request a visit from a priest when sickness occurs or death is imminent. Please contact Barb Sanders to arrange for Communion to be brought to the sick at home, to a hospital, or nursing home.

I would like to have my house blessed.

Please contact me to make arrangements.

Name __________________________________ Address ________________________________ ______________________________________ Home Phone ____________________________ Work Phone _____________________________

Julie Adams Nancy Amann Mary Beitler Gigi Belinski Ron Blicharz Kathy Borowski Marilyn Bosch Janice Cabrera Jennie Caliendo Jenna Castagnino Joseph Cavanagh Katie Churulo John Cimachowicz Angela Comella Mary Corcoran Francisco Cortes Donald E. Cox Frances Di Filippo Mary Lou Domek Debi Donohue Bernadette Dooley Richard Duggan Tony Duggan Angelica Escalon John Feddeler Brian Feeney MaryAnn Finnegan Lorraine Foster Annette Gean Lynn Gritzman Margaret Herbst Jody Higgens Ann Hinshaw Barb Hiveley Frances Ison Deborah Janik Nick Jurado Elaine Knox Margaret Konieczny Rosemarie Kremske Carla Lennon Jackson Malin

Patricia Mansfield Gloria Martino Joseph Mayer Ruth McCarten Edward McReynolds Robert McReynolds Mary Mikrut Janet Mrazek Aldona Murphy Michael Nigro Joseph Orland Rosemary Paulsen Cruz Perez James Perhme Martha Peterek Barbara Polenc Louise Prassa Kerri Preston Michelle Preto Joel Rivera John Rossi Marilyn Secco Betty Severin John J. Severin, Sr. Jackie Shuman Angela Shuman Jean Sinderson Lillian Sliz Sabina Sobolewski Steve Stefanski Carlito Sumagui Beth Torres Joan Tracz Gloria Ventresca John Ventura Riley Waldron Pauline Warkenthein Richard Watts Olivia White Dana Wittman Mark Worm

Prayers of the Parish Michael Cavoto, HN James M. Chavez, Matthew Domek, Christopher Durkovic, James Dean Johnson, Jacob Kikta, Bill Nelson, Capt. Alexander Nuxoll, Joshua Plucinski, Andrew Price, Mstr. Sgt. Jose Sanchez, Kyle Tranchitello, Humberto Zermeño, Emerald Tagle, 2nd Lt. John Staton, Jr. and all our men and women in the military.

We wish to offer our sympathy and a promise of our prayers to family and friends on the death of:

St. Andrew the Apostle We Care Food Pantry

The St. Andrew We Care Food Pantry is open every Wednesday from 10:00 am. until 12:30 p.m. for any eligible family in Romeoville in need of food assistance. Our pantry is open only to Romeoville residents so proof of residency and an ID must be shown upon sign-in each week. If you are a parishioner of St. Andrew and you find yourself in need of food assistance, you are more than welcome to come to the We Care Food Pantry also. Proof of residency is a utility bill with your name and address on it plus your Driver’s License or State of Illinois ID. That must be brought in each time you come for food assistance.

The Pantry is located at 219 Arlington. For further information, please contact Shirley Grzenia at (630) 945-1317. This is the new phone number to call for food pantry inquiries and assistance. Thank you and God Bless.

Page Thirteen December 22, 2019 Parish Staff (815) 886-4165 Father Maciej Stelmach, Pastor Father Jesus Oliveros, Associate Pastor Father Jim Dougherty, Priest in Residence, Bonnie Johnson, Communications Secretary, ext. 301 Vanessa Tagle, Parish Secretary ext. 303 Deacon Ron Searls, Business Manager, ext. 302 Marta Wysocki, Coordinator of Polish Ministry, ext. 307 Ramona Tagle, Coordinator of Hispanic Ministry, ext. 305 Marina Marquez, Coordinator Protecting God’s Children ext. 504 Dr. Solveiga Palionis, Director of Music and Liturgy, ext. 314 Barb Sanders, Adult Faith Formation, ext. 308 Ed Larson, Facility Manager, ext. 316 Sheryl A. Meyer, Maintenance ext. 416

St Andrew School (815) 886-5953 Carol Albreski, Principal, ext. 421 Jill Briceno, Secretary, ext. 420

St. Andrew Faith Formation (815) 886-5962 Annmarie Ott, Director ext. 503 Mary Kerwin, Faith Formation Office ext. 501

Deacons: Deacon Jerry Clark, Retired Deacon Ricardo Marquez Deacon Herb Waldron Deacon Jesse Tagle Deacon Rich Ford Deacon Chuy Dominguez

St. Vincent de Paul Society (815) 886-4165 ext. 304 Knights of Columbus (815) 651-4585

Crisis Pregnancy Waterleaf 1-888-4-HOPE-4-1 Birthright 1-800-550-4900

Post Abortion Healing for Women & Men 1-866-99-4-GIVE (4483)

Natural Family Planning 815-838-5334

Instruction sheet

Contact information: Bonnie Johnson 815-886-4165, ext. 301 (W 8:30am-4:30pm, Th 8:30am-1:30pm) with any bulletin issues.

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