Season of the Spirit

The Fourth Sunday In Ordinal Time, February 3, 2013

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CATHOLIC CHURCH
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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 ~

THE FEAST OF THE PURIFICATION OF MARY / PRESENTATION IN THE TEMPLE !Midwinter Cometh! - !Candlemas vs. Groundhog Day!
This weekend we have two wonderful events that touch the journey of our Liturgical, Sanctoral Year: The Feasts of The Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary / the Presentation in the Temple on February 2 when we reached the midway point of Winter!!!!! Yeah!!!!! Half way to Spring!!!!! Christians traditionally celebrated Candlemas as a festival day to honor the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple to be dedicated to God. In keeping with Jewish custom, this ritual took place 40 days after His birth. On our current calendar, this comes on Feb. 2, falling 40 days after Christmas. Christians celebrated the day with candles to commemorate the light of Jesus coming into the world. In the Catholic Church, this day is also called the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord or the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is celebrated with a procession and the blessing of candles. The day also marks the end of the season of Epiphany, which commemorates the visit made by the Three Kings to the infant Jesus. It took place 40 days after his birth as Jewish law required. According to Mosaic law, a mother who had given birth to a boy was considered unclean for seven days. Also, she was to remain 33 days "in the blood of her purification." Luke tells us, quoting Exodus 13:2,12, that Mary and Joseph took Jesus to Jerusalem because every firstborn child was to be dedicated to the Lord. They sacrificed a pair of doves or two young pigeons, showing that Mary and Joseph were poor. The Feast of the Presentation-Purification prefigures the coming of Spring. It also prefigures the sufferings of Christ as Savior, prophesized by Simeon and Anna in the Temple: "Behold, this child is destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be contradicted (and you yourself a sword will pierce) so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed." (Luke 2:34-35) The words of Simeon do emphasize the themes of LIGHT and HOPE in this feast. "Now, Master, You may let Your servant go in peace, according to Your word, for my eyes have seen

Your salvation, which You prepared in sight of all the peoples, a light for revelation to the (Luke 2:29-32) Gentiles, and glory for Your people Israel." In pre-Christian times, Feb. 2 was a day of celebration known as the "Festival of Lights". Coming at one of the four "cross-quarters" of the year, midway between the winter solstice and the spring equinox, it heralded the coming of spring. Candles were lit to symbolize the return of the sun and lengthening days after the long months of winter darkness. The Christian feast took the place of the ancient cult celebrations of Roman Hedgehog Day and Irelands Groundhog Day. In its earliest version, Groundhog Day was Imbolc, a pagan celebration associated with fertility and weather divination. The word Imbolc is Gaelic, the language of the Celts. Candlemas was the feast of Mary's purification and was marked by a candle procession. The ties between purification rituals and the month of February also hark back to the pagan era. Indeed, our very word, "February," which is derived from Latin, unmistakably designates the month as a time for purification (februa means "expiatory offerings"). The Lupercalia, a pagan Roman purification ritual, took place in Feb. And such beliefs survived the Christianization of Europe (going "underground," if you will), attaching themselves to Candlemas Day as folklore. In Spanish speaking countries the blessing of statues of Baby Jesus is also celebrated! The Feast of Saint Blaise is given special recognition on February 3, not only with a feast day, but with a unique ceremony that parallels the practice of anointing the sick... the Blessing the Throats of those with throat disorders and anyone who wishes to avoid getting such a malady (or something related to the throat, even the words one speaks; (Psalm 5:10). The blessing is usually done by priests (deacons/other ministers may also serve). It is considered a sacramental of the Church. In accord with various traditions, Saint Blaise was born to rich and noble parents, and received a Christian education. He was a physician before being consecrated a bishop at a young age. During the persecution of Licinius, Blaise, receiving some divine command, moved from town and lived as a hermit in a cave. He healed anyone who was sick and wounded. One day, a group of hunters discovered Saint Blaise and seized him. He was being taken to the Agricolaus, the governor of Cappadocia and Lesser Armenia, and while in prison he miraculously cured a small boy who was choking to death on a fishbone lodged in his throat. .A Christian woman gave Saint Blaise candles so that his cell would have light and he could read the sacred Scriptures thus we use candles for blessing on the Feast of Saint Blaise!

We will have the Blessing of Throats after all the Masses today in the Chapel! LA FIESTA DE LA PURIFICACIN DE LA SANTSIMA VIRGEN MARA / LA PRESENTACIN DEL SEOR - O LA CANDELARIA VS. LA MARMOTA Y LA FIESTA DE SAN BLAS El medio del invierno est aqu! La Candelaria vs. Da de Marmota!
Este fin de semana tenemos dos eventos maravillosos que tocan el viaje de nuestro Ao Litrgico, Santoral: las fiestas de la Purificacin de Mara / la Presentacin en el Templo, el 2 de febrero, cuando llegamos al punto medio del invierno!!! Oye!!! Mitad del camino a la Primavera! Nosotros Cristianos tradicionalmente celebramos la Fiesta de la Candelaria como un da de festival para honrar la Presentacin de Jess en el Templo para ser dedicado a Dios. De acuerdo con la costumbre Juda, este ritual ocurri 40 das despus de su nacimiento. En nuestro calendario corriente, este viene el 2 de febrero, cayndose 40 das despus de la Navidad. Los cristianos celebraron el da con velas para conmemorar la luz de Jess que entra en el mundo.

En la Iglesia Catlica, este da tambin se llamado "La Fiesta de la Presentacin del Seor" o la "Purificacin de la Santsima Virgen Mara". Es celebrado con una procesin y la bendicin de velas. El da tambin marca el final de la temporada de Epifana, que conmemora la visita hecha por los Tres Reyes Magos al nio Jess. Esto ocurri 40 das despus de su nacimiento como la ley Juda requerida. Segn la ley Mosaica, una madre que haba dado a luz a un muchacho fue considerada sucia durante siete das. Tambin, ella deba permanecer 33 das "en la sangre de su purificacin". Lucas nos dice, cotizando el xodo 13:2,12, que Mara y Jos tomaron a Jess a Jerusaln porque cada nio primognito deba ser dedicado al Seor. Ellos sacrificaron un par de palomas o dos palominos, mostrando que Mara y Jos eran pobres. La Fiesta de la Presentacin-Purificacin prefigura la llegada de la primavera. Se prefigura tambin los sufrimientos de Cristo como Salvador, profetiz por Simen y Ana en el Templo: "He Aqu, ste es puesto para Cada y para levantamiento de muchos en Israel y para seal que Ser contradicha, para que sean descubiertos los pensamientos de muchos corazones. Y una espa(Lucas 2:34-35) da Traspasar tu misma alma". Las palabras de Simen hacer hincapi en los temas de LUZ y ESPERANZA en esta fiesta. "Ahora, Soberano Seor, despide a tu siervo en paz conforme a tu palabra; porque mis ojos han visto tu Salvacin que has preparado en presencia de todos los pueblos: luz para Revelacin de las naciones y gloria de tu pueblo Israel". (Lucas 2:29-32) En tiempos pre-cristiana, el 2 de febrero fue un da de celebracin conocida como el "Festival de las Luces". Que vienen en uno de los cuatro "cruz-cuartado" del ao, a medio camino entre el solsticio de invierno y el equinoccio de primavera, que anunciaba la llegada de la primavera. Se encendieron velas para simbolizar el retorno del sol y la prolongacin das despus de los largos meses de invierno la oscuridad. La fiesta cristiana tom el lugar de las antiguas celebraciones de culto romano el Da de Erizo Romano y el Da de Marmota de Irlanda. En su versin ms antigua, el Da de Marmota fue Imbolc, una celebracin pagana de fertilidad relacionados con el clima y la adivinacin. La palabra, Imbolc es el Galico, la lengua de los Celtas. La Candelaria era la Fiesta de la Purificacin de la Santsima Virgen Mara y fue marcada por una procesin de velas. Los lazos entre rituales de purificacin y el mes de febrero tambin se remontan a la era pagana. En efecto, nuestra misma palabra, "Febrero", que se deriva del latn, de modo inconfundible designa el mes como un tiempo para la purificacin (februa medios "ofrecimientos expiatorios"). El Lupercalia, un ritual de purificacin de pagano Romano, ocurri en febrero. Y tales creencia sobrevivieron el Cristianizacin de Europa (va "bajo tierra", si se quiere), adjuntando a la Candelaria como da folclrico. En pases de habla espaol la bendicin de las estatuas del Nio Jess tambin se celebra! La Fiesta de San Blas se da un reconocimiento especial el 3 de febrero, no slo con un da de fiesta, pero con una ceremonia nica que es paralela a la prctica de ungir a los enfermos... la Bendicin de las Gargantas de las personas con trastornos de la garganta y cualquier persona que quiera evitar una enfermedad (o algo relacionado con la garganta, incluso las palabras que uno habla;. (Salmo 5:10) La bendicin se hace generalmente por los sacerdotes (diconos / otros ministros tambin puede servir). se considera un sacramental de la Iglesia. De acuerdo con diversas tradiciones, San Blas naci de padres nobles y ricos, y recibi una educacin cristiana. l era un mdico antes de ser consagrado obispo en una edad joven. Durante la persecucin de Licinio, Blas, recibi algn mandato divino, se mud de la ciudad y vivi como un ermitao en una cueva. l san a alguien que estaba enfermo y herido. Un da, un grupo de cazadores descubrieron San Blas y se apoderaron de l. l estaba siendo llevado a la Agrcolas, el gobernador de Capadocia y Armenia Menor y en la crcel, l cur milagrosamente a un nio que se estaba ahogando a la muerte en una espina de pescado se aloj en su garganta. Una mujer cristiana... trajo velas a San Blas para que su celda tendra luz y l poda leer las Sagradas Escrituras... as que usamos velas para bendicin en la Fiesta de San Blas!

Tenemos bendiciones de estatuas del Nio Jess y de los bebs reales menores de un ao durante la misa de hoy y vamos a tener la bendicin de las gargantas despus de la misa de hoy!

Readings Beginning February 4

Monday: Heb 11:32-40 Ps 31:20-24 Mk 5:1-20 Tuesday: Heb 12:1-4 Ps 22:26-28, 30-32 Mk 5:21-43 Wednesday: Heb 12:4-7, 11-15 Ps 103:1-2,13-14,17-18 Mk 6:1-6 Thursday: Heb 12:18-19, 21-24 Ps 48:2-4,9-11, Mk 6:7-13 Friday: Heb 13:1-8 Ps 27:1,3,5,8-9 Mk 6:14-29 Saturday: Heb 13:15-17, 20-21 Ps 23:1-6 Mk 6:30-34 Sunday: Is: 6:1-2a, 3-8 Ps 138:1-5, 7-8, 1 Cor 15:1-11

Mass Intentions for the Week

Saturday, January 26 - The Presentation of the Lord February 2
8:30 a.m. CCWMcPheters Mike Living & Deceased Members (Mary & Jim Rieck) (CCW) Sunday Ordinary Time Vigil - 3rd Sunday Ordinary Time Kathy Skrobutt (Carol Marianne 5:00 p.m. Tom Stark (Jim & Vashey) Ruseell) Felipe A. Reyes (Joe Kadolph) Patti Bentley (Mike Bentley) Toni Lawrentz (The Pierce Family) Charles Pierce (Claire Wilkinson) Richard P. Flynn Loretta Yourek (Jim & NancyFamily) (The Altimari Carlson) JoAnn Schramer Elsie Bannister (John Schramer) (Jack Bannister) Mr. & Mrs. Guillermo Hidalgo (Living/40th Wedding) Eleanor Salwierak (Therese Martineau) Sunday, February 3 - 4th(Mr, & Mrs. in Ordinary Time Sunday Guillermo Hidalgo)) Sunday, Joseph & Ethel Bialek (John & Mary Karwoski) 7:30 a.m. January 27 3rd Sunday Ordinary Time 9:30 a.m. John J. Kawka-Sucharski (Rose &LHotta) Szczepaniak) Susan & Kathleen Dooley (Mary Joseph 7:30 11:30 a.m. Timothy Liv Rowland Morken (Virginia Taylor Snail) (Charles & Jane 9:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Por Todos los Parroquianos deCatechists)Bautista 11:30 a.m. Selene Miller (The RE San Juan 1:30 p.m. February 4 Parroquianos de San Juan Bautista Monday, Por Todos los

Please pray for our sick*

Michael Beary Harold Bingo Besch James Bestler Margaret Birt Brian Burke Josephine Calalbrese Goeffrey Callahan Lisa Cicero Kathy Connor Jewel Ann Curtis Patricia Dahleen Joann Eggebrecht Mary Felder Patrocinia Fernandez John Flanigan, Jr. Gary Gillmeister Dawn Grant Destin Green Lori Gregg Jennifer Hammerschmidt Rich Harwood John Heitzler Joy Henczel Mary Kalitzky Carter Kettner Frank Krause Korrin Kupris Kara Ladd Rose Marie Lambert John Lechowicz Deloris Lewandowski Nancy Liden Laurie Linke Sandra Linke Susana Madden Beth Majerczyk Ursula Makowijczuk John Maltese Linda Marczewski Theresa Markl Thomas Marziani Jan Masters Marcy Morken Becky Neal Johnny Neal Rosella Niland 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 Paul Vasich William White Lexie Youngberg Larry Zengri

Tuesday, February 5 - St. Agatha, Virgin & Martyr 7:30 a.m. Michael McPheters (Anne Hutter) (Greg & Pat Day) 7:30 a.m. Bob & Dot Reedy Tuesday, January 29 1:40 p.m. Holly Nelson Richard FlynnRita Grabowski) (School Mass) 7:30 a.m. (Joe and (St. John the Baptist) Wednesday, February Roland Ingram Miki & Ingram) 1:40 p.m. (School Mass) 6 - St. Paul (Martha Wednesday, January 30
7:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m.
Companions, Martyrs

7:30 a.m. January 28 St. Thomas Aquinas (Carol Connors) Monday, Alfreda Wolski

Thursday, February 7 Thursday, January 31 St. John Bosco

Bakhita, Virgin

Fr. John Wiederhold (St. John the Baptist ) Richard Schopp (Rose & Jim Effinger)

Dan Koziol (Diana & Florian Szmurlo) Deceased members of the Franda & McPheters Friday, February 8 - St. Jerome Emiliani, St. Josephine Families (Mike and Carol McPheters)

Friday, February 1 7:30 a.m. Hank Szmurlo

7:30 a.m.

8:30 a.m. CCW, Living & Deceased Members (CCW) ) Lambert Vigil - 4th Sunday Ordinary Time 5th 5:00 p.m. Stanley Grzybek Kathy Skrobutt (Carol Marlene (Mike &Vaskey) Granger) Felipe A. Reyes ((Joe Kadolph) & Family) Scott Woodbury Laurie Woodbury Luba Stempora (St. John the Baptist) Charles Pierce (The Pierce Family) Simon van Nispen (The Hugo van Nispen Family) Loretta Yourek (Jim & Nancy Carlson) Richard Flynn Elsie Schramer (Ralph Schramer0 (John & Gina DiVito) Bartolomeo Picca (Maria & Harold Lonks) Sunday, February 10 5th Sunday Ordinary Time 7:30 a.m. FebruaryFry 4th Sunday Ordinary Time Sunday, Delores 3 (Florian & Diana Szmurlo) 9:30 a.m. Lillian & Stanley Koladycz (Bill & Donna Gioia) 7:30 a.m. () 11:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Joy Henczel-For Healing (Living) (Joseph Henczel) () 1:30 p.m. Por Todos los Parroquianos de San Juan Bautista 11:30 a.m. ()

Our Parish All Saturday, February 9Souls Saturday, February 2 Candlemas - Presentation 8:30 a.m. Randy, Joseph & Timothy Lambert (Rose Marie

(Diana & Florian Szmurlo)

*We wish to update our prayer/sick list. Please notify us if you no longer need to remain on the sick list.

Our Sanctuary Lamps this week burn in memory of: Old Chapel Sr. Manilia Herberts, OFM New Church Michael Shee

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 & for the Diocese of Santa Fe

Scripture Quote of the Week

Luke 4: 18-19

Bill Burke ~ Pontifical College Josephinum

"The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, and to proclaim a year acceptable to the Lord."

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

Ash Wednesday Wednesday, February 13, 2013 Mass/Ash Service Schedule 7:00 a.m. - Mass, New Church (10:30 a.m. Mass at Winfield Woods) 1:40 p.m. School Mass, New Church 4p, 5:45p - Ash Services (not Masses), New
Church All Parishioners Are Welcome

(No financial information available for this week at time of printing. Will be in next weeks bulletin.)

The Lord Loves a Cheerful Giver!

(2 Corinthians 7:9)

7:00 p.m. - Mass, New Church 7:00 p.m. - Mass, Chapel, Espaol
Next week, on Ash Wednesday, we will take up the Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe. This Collection supports Catholic organizations that provide affordable shelter and train seminarians in a region still struggling in the aftermath of atheistic Soviet rule. By providing pastoral care, catechesis, and aid, your donations help restore the strength of the Church in the region. Please give generously to the Collection next week. Visit www.uscch.org (search Church in Central and Eastern Europe) to learn more. Consider donating your old car to St. Vincent de Paul. Call 630-293-9755 and well pick up the car and get it into the hands of someone who can really use it.

As a Parish Community we express our deepest gratitude for Gods Gift of Christian Service to us as we salute:

Christian Service Salute!

Terry Howe
For her countless hours of dedication and generosity to Saint John the Baptist Church and Community!

Looking for a Place for Your Old Palms?

There is a basket in the Church Narthex and in the entryway to the parish offices for your old palms. They will be burned on Ash Wednesday for ashes.

8:30 a.m. Friday Morning

Mass during Lent, In Addition to the Daily 7:30 a.m. Mass

In remembrance that our Lord died on a Friday, during the Fridays of Lent we will be having a Mass on Fridays at 8:30 a.m. in the Chapel. The Friday dates are:

2013 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal The Lord Sustains His People
Bishop Conlons mailing asking for a pledge to the 2013 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal arrived in many of our parish households in early January. This Appeal is conducted at every parish in our seven-county diocese. The funds contributed help people in our parish and throughout our diocese. It is very important to ensure that the Diocese of Joliet has the funds necessary to do Gods work. This year, the theme of the Appeal is The Lord Sustains His People. God constantly gives to us. His grace is ever present. His blessings are abundant. We can demonstrate our gratitude to God and help build the kingdom of God in our own parish and our own diocese by making a generous gift to the CMAA. In addition to helping those in need, the Appeal funds the operations of the diocese and services that are of great help to the ministries here in our parish. If you have already made your pledge or contribution, thank you.

Friday, February 15, 2013 Friday, February 22, 2013 Friday, March 1, 2013 Friday, March 8, 2013 Friday, March 15, 2013 Friday, March 22, 2013

The daily 7:30 a.m. Mass will continue, as well.

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St. Johns University

Continuing education for people to discover more about their Faith
Everyone is welcome and encouraged to make any class that they can. Classes are in Sebahar Hall on designated Thursdays at 7 p.m. unless noted.
Christianity and Hinduism Feb. 7 The similarities of Hinduism and Christianity will be examined. There will be a special emphasis on the similar mystic traditions in both faiths. Christianity and Buddhism Feb. 14 Buddhism is a religion without a God; however, Christianity and Buddhism have many things in common. Come find out why so many Christian theologians try to bridge the gap of these two ways of life Great Christian Thinkers Feb. 21 Well look at some of the most famous Catholic Theologians and examine why their great thoughts can inspire a greater faith. Retreat for Men- Feb. 22 This is a retreat by Chris Strong in union with Mayslake Ministries. It will be an overnight at the Double Tree Suites in Downers Grove. Grief and Healing presented by Amy Florian Feb. 26 Come listen to the world famous voice on grief.

The next SJB Texas Holdem School Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, March 2nd, 2013. The past games have raised over $14,000 for the school and have been great fun for all that have attended. We are anticipating another great turnout, so please reserve your seats ASAP by contacting Jim Pellicane at jimpellicane@comcast.net . As in the past, we are in need of volunteer dealers to help deal the games. The dealers have just as much fun as the players since the games are very lighthearted and friendly. We have a professional dealer train each volunteer before the game so even if you dont know how to play or deal, you can still volunteer and learn. Please contact Jim Pellicane if you are interested in dealing. Jim can be reached at jimpellicane@comcast.net or at 630-740-0930. We are also in need of items to make this night a terrific success. Donations of plates, napkins, pop, beer and baked goods are always appreciated. Donations can be dropped off at the school office anytime (except baked goods please drop off at Sebahar Hall on March 2nd at 5:00 p.m.) Please label your donations. And, please invite all your friends and family to play!

Diocese of Joliet

K of Cs Breakfast Super Sunday Special February 3rd, 8:00 to 11am.

Where: St. Johns School Hall When: 8-11am Sunday Feb 3rd 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. Enjoy a menu that includes Hot Buttermilk Pancakes, Jimmy Dean Sausage Links, Golden Hashbrowns, Country Fresh Eggs, Apple or Orange Juice, and Fresh Roasted Coffee. Hungry? Invite some Friends, Bring a Group, Support the Parish, Have a cup of coffee on us. Come and participate in the pre-game Super Bowl festivities.

Young Adult Stations of the Cross Experience

A Special Lenten Prayer Service for Young Adult Men and Women (age 19 to 39) Friday, February 15, 2013 7:00 p.m. Stations Service 8:30 p.m. Dinner Outing Afterwards Christ the King Catholic ChurchLombard www.dioceseofjoliet.org/yam/ for more information.

First Reconciliation
Recipients Are:
Anne Alexander Erica Alexander Kiley Allen Annia Blasi Graham Blasi Daniel Blickhan Benjamin Borner Anthony Cabrera David Cieslik Liana Conti Claudia Cortez Elizabeth Culver Gianna DeConcilis Nate DeWitt Brody DiCola Haley Doucet Ailish Garcia Austin Gavin Elise Gavin

February 2, 2013
Emma Rizzo Michael Rosch Vincent Ross Ayden Russo Nicholas Sachse Lilliana Sarli Nathan Schmidt Jack Schweitzer Jack Serbick Cael Shroff Jacob Smagacz Molly Smyth Joseph Spencer Christian Studant John Tomaszewski Kailey Underwood Tyler Villa Anthony Vivacqua

Nathan Howard Bridget Jakabcsin Aaron Linden Madigan Marusiak Zachary Maslona Katie McGlynn Diego Morgan Mary Charlene Musni Caroline Nogle Moses Perezchica Ryan Petranek Anthony Petrecca Joshua Rigert

CATHOLICS FOR LIFE Project Life and Liberty

Postcard Signing Day! Next weekend, after all Masses on February 910, our parish will join Catholics across the country in sending a message to Congress: Please respect life and religious freedom. You will have the opportunity to sign postcards to your U.S. Representative and two U.S. Senators. Please plan to participate in this important event!

Proyecto Vida y Libertad

Da para firmar las tarjetas! La semana prxima nuestra parroquia se unir catlicos en todo el pas para enviar un mensaje al Congreso: Respete la vida y la libertad religiosa. Usted tendr la oportunidad de firmar tarjetas para enviar a su Representante de EE. UU. y dos Senadores de EE. UU. Planifique participar en este evento importante!
Please pray for Please pray for

Catholic Education Foundation Scholarship Deadline Set for March 1st Financial aid applications are now being accepted for students in the Catholic grade schools and high schools within our Diocese. Visit our website at www.DioceseofJoliet.org/edfoundation to complete an online financial aid application or ask the school office for information.

Esther M. Casino
who passed away on January 18, 2013. Our sympathies are extended to her son and daughter-law, Craig and Sue Casino, and to her whole family and to her friends.

Phyllis J. Sanders
who passed away on January 20, 2013. Our sympathies are extended to her family and to her friends.

Please pray for

Michael David Shee

who passed away on January 20, 2013. Our sympathies are extended to his parents, Donald and Gayle Shee, and to his whole family and to his friends.

Sweet Taste of Success Gala

On February 9, 2013, St. John the Baptist School will proudly host the St. John the Baptist Sweet Taste of Success Gala. The SJB Gala is a great way to celebrate Valentines Day. There is no need to hassle with finding the right restaurant or fighting for a reservation. Weve got the perfect venue for you. Our theme of roses and chocolates will create the perfect setting for Valentine fun. Enjoy hors doeuvres, drinks, and plenty of sweet treats. Celebrate with live music from the popular Vital Signs band. The evening events will also include live and silent auctions with proceeds benefiting St. John the Baptist School. Becoming a sponsor, donating an auction item and attending the event are a few of the ways you can help this year. You can register by visiting our website at http:// stjohnwinfield.org/School/SJB_Gala.html. Donated items can be dropped off at St. John the Baptist School. You can also contact Julie Cibulskis at 630-363-7073 or jc@auroralawfirm.com with any questions. Thank you in advance for your support!

OUR WONDERFUL CHILDREN IN SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION

This past Saturday, the 26th, at the 5:00 p.m. Mass we were able to share the Presentation of the Creed to our 8th Grade Students in the Religious Education Program and our Grade School. All our children are precious, and sharing the Treasures of our Faith is so important because all our children are vital to the Parish and called upon by the diocese. We celebrated the Humility of God with our children on January 2nd at the 1:40 p.m. Childrens Mass. We had the Jerome Faith Family Second Grade teacher, Mrs. Donna Gudanick, as well as the First Grade and Fourth Grade Children in the Sanctuary. We celebrated the Flight into Egypt of the Holy Family and the Sacrifice of the Holy Innocents. We shared that Mary and Joseph with Jesus were strangers in a country they did not know nor speak the language. Some of the children shared that their families had come from other countries too and were happy to know that they were like Jesus, Mary and Joseph! We invite all to join our childrens Masses that are held on most Tuesdays at 1:40 pm (check the bulletin to make sure we
have it on the week you wish to attend).

Attention: Middle and High School Students . . .

Come Be a Part of Living Stations

We are inviting all 5th-12th grade students to participate in a re-enactment of the Passion of the Christ (Living Stations). What are Living Stations? Imagine the whole church dark, and then spotlights come on and you are transported back to Golgatha, where Jesus was nailed to the cross. Living stations recreates 14 stations. All the stations are acted out by students dressed in costumes of the era while a student narrates the scene. Therefore, most scenes require no learning of lines. Why be a part of it? It will be Lent, so do something wonderful for God. Plus, its a lot of fun, just ask any former cast members. Its also a great way to make friends and great memories. When? Practices will take place in the Church on: Sunday, February 10: 4:30p-5:30p Sunday, February 17: 4:30p-5:30p Sunday, February 24: 4:30p-5:30p Sunday, March 3: 4:30p-6:00p Sunday, March 10: 4:30p-6:00p Sunday, March 17: 4:30p-6:00p Sunday, March 24: 4:30p-6:00p March 25 & March 27 (Holy Week): 4:00p6:00p Performance: Good Friday at 7:00 p.m. Contact Jenniphergraf@gmail.com with any questions (630)293-4899. There will be no practice during Spring Break.

A SPECIAL GRADE SCHOOL MASS

Which parish has the best 7th graders in all of Du Page County? That would be our 7th graders! Why, you ask? They are the teens coordinating and sponsoring and baking for Sweet Sunday Weekend! The weekend of February 9 & 10, 2013 will be Sweet Sunday Weekend at St. John the Baptist Parish! All proceeds from the Sweet Sunday Weekend bake sale will go directly into Catholic Charities MEND fund, Meeting Emergency Needs with Dignity, The MEND fund helps families in our neighborhood and parish by providing basic needs like food and rent assistance. Lets show our support of our teens and Catholic Charities MEND fund and make our bake sale the sweetest ever.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL DONATION DRIVE at St. John the Baptist February 16th & 17th
Happy New Year!!! The St. Vincent de Paul truck will be in our parking lot the weekend of February 16th & 17th so gather up all your donations and bring them to Mass with you that weekend! Our volunteers will be waiting for you at the truck to help you unload. We will accept. Clothing, shoes, linens and books in good or bad condition. Unusable clothing, shoes, linens and even books generate income for the needy because they are sold for rags or in bulk. Yes, it is okay to bring us your smelly old gym shoes! Small housewares (toasters, blenders, mixers, etc.) Electronics. The SVdP Thrift Shops are now electronic recycling centers! They will accept your old televisions, stereos, computers, and equipmentworking or not! Your donations go to the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shops where much of your donations are given away free to needy families in the community. Some are sold at reasonable prices at the thrift shops so that needy families can shop with dignity. Proceeds from the thrift shops go into a general assistance fund where St. Vincent de Paul Conferences at the churches help folks with rent, mortgage or utility assistance. If you have any large items or furniture you would like to donate, you can call and schedule a pick up at your home at 630-231-4658.

HERE I AM LORD, SEND ME!

World Day for Consecrated Life

VOCATION PRAYER CALENDAR

Remember these men and women in your daily prayers Priests, Deacons, Seminarians and Women & Men Religious in the Diocese of Joliet FEBRUARY

1 Srs. Mary Bratrsovsky, Mary Alma Bratrsovsky, Johanna Choi, Mary Patricia Fallon, JoAnne Form, Mary Louise Hartwig, Judith Ann Heble, Irene Jasien OSB 2 Mark Bernhard (Seminarian) 3 Frs. Philip Danaher & William De Salvo 4 Chris Lankford (Seminarian) 5 Dcns. Philip Marrow, Santos Martinez, Christopher McCaffrey, Sean McGreal 6 Srs. Dorothy Clare Zuleski, Helen Zulka OSF Jerome Marie Menard, Rosemary Meyer, Francis Marie Schaffer SSCM Joan McGovern, Jeanne McGue SSN 7 Frs. Gavin Quinn, David Simpson, Edward Ward, John Welch O.Carm Louis Antl, Thomas Borkowski OFM 8 Max Behna (Seminarian) 9 Brs. Kevin Coffey, Charles Hlava, Guy Jelinek, Joseph Vesley OSB Damien DeBraekeleer, William Farrelly, Joseph Ruscha OSF 10 Srs. Lauriana Kahane, Dorthy Oursler, Jeanne Oursler, Dorothy Randall, Joanne Vallero CSJ Catherine Albers, Anthony Baechle, Glenna Czachor FCJM 11 Frs. John Dennerlein & William Dewan 12 Dcns. Victor Puscas, Anthony Schlott, Dennis F. Please take time to thank Stolarz, Wayne Storrs, Fredrick Straub, William Stroner, them and anyone you know Denis Stucko, Robert Sullivan, Gary Swauger who has answered Gods 13 Ryan Adorjan (Seminarian) call to the consecrated life. 14 Srs. Theresa Langfield, Toby Marie Bonny, Rosemarie Burian FCJM Esperanza Herrera, Araceli Perez, Alex Novak Judith Perez, Maria . Romero HJ Jonathan Foster, Kieran Kick-A-Thon 15 Frs. Edward Kucera OSB Kemner, Venard Kommer OFM 16 Bishop Joseph Siegel Friday March 8, 2013 17 Frs. Thomas Dieter & William DonnellyHelen Jilek, M. 18 Srs.Benita Jasurda, Lois Jean Jensik, Josephine Kallus, Mary Agnes Kallus, Mary Anrea 5:30p-8:30p Kallus, Christine Kouba, Afra Magwama OSB West Chicago Park Dis19 Fr. James Dougherty & John Doyle trict Fitness Station 20 Frs. Joel Fortier & Mark Fracaro Sponsored by the West 21 Dcns. Edward Szymanski, Jesse Tagle, William Tansey, Chicago Tang Soo Do Terrence Taylor, Timothy Taylor, Dennis Theriault Illinois Martial Arts 22 Srs. Carolyn Sieg, Agnes Ann Svec, Barbara Ann Svec, Association Mary Susanne Thome, Mary Gilbert Tuma, Regina Ann How to Participate? Weissmann, Joanne Williams OSB Sponsor a Martial Arts 23 Clive Otieno (Seminarian) 24 Srs. Caroline Alfano, Marlene Ambrose, M. Cassilda Student-$1 per kick Ayala, Donna Marie Baier, Eileen Bannon OSF Donate Towards a 25 Frs. Hugh Fullmer & Martin Gabel Raffle & Silent Auction 26 Srs. Lorraine Militano, Agnes Kim OSB M. Clotilde Purchase a Raffle Barcomb, Anita Beloin, Kay Francis Berger OSF Ticket 27 Frs. Raymond Garbin & Gregor Gorsic Attend Event on 28 Joseph Ferrari (Deacon Candidate) March 8th For info, please contact Anne Gardner, 630-926-0434 anne@anngelinas.com Today we rejoice and celebrate World Day for Consecrated Life. Over the years, many men and women have chosen to live out their baptismal vocation by professing the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity, and obedience. They do this by joining a religious congregation, a secular institute, or through private vows. We pray for these people, especially our own Father Tom Cargo and Father Thomas Theneth, and ask God to bless our Church with others who will dedicate their lives to Gods service.

February 3, 2013

For information, contact Chris Strong at chriss@stjohnwinfield.org 2013 Meeting Schedule. All meetings are 6:30p-8p in the Youth Ministry Center (YMC) above the garages at the parish offices. Upcoming meetings:

Youth Ministry

Having 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. Call the parish office at 630-6680918, ext. 600, and set a time to come in BEFORE your surgery for anointing.

Central DuPage Hospital

Our priests are available to make hospital visits. Because of HIPAA Laws the Hospital does not notify churches when parishioners are there. Please notify the Saint Johns Parish Office when a loved one is there, giving us the name and room number. We want to do our best to minister to all the hospitalized!

2/3; 2/17; 3/3; 3/17; 3/24; 4/7; 4/21; 5/5; 5/19; 6/2; 6/9; 6/23

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 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

Welcome - Bienvenido
New parishioners, please contact the Parish Office to register.

Homebound
Parishioners who are 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.

Parish Directory

Pastor/Prroco: ....Fr. Tom Cargo/Padre Toms Associate Pastor:.... Fr. Thomas Theneth, CMI Deacon William Nijm from Our Lady of Lebanon - Lombard Secretaries:...Jennifer Kurtyka, Rosa Benavides ...................... Ex 0 or 600 Secretaria Hispana: ...Rosa Benavides ...Ex601 Office & Facilities Administrator: ............................. Aaron Simpson ...Ex603 Music Ministry: Adrienne Rose........653-1489 ????? Espaol: Mara Campos ....520-0665 Msica Religious Education: ............... Office: Ex613 Director: Maureen Brennan ..............Ex612 RCIA (Convert Preparation)............Ex600 Adult Education: ...........Chris Strong ...Ex644 & Youth Ministry: .......Chris Strong ...Ex607 Grade School:........................... Office: Ex618 Principal: Catherine Kos ..................Ex617 ?????? Phone: 630-668-2625, Fax: 630-668-7176 0S259 Church Street, Winfield, IL 60190

Lost and Found

Please check the Lost and Found basket in the entryway to the parish office.

Monthly Music Schedule Marriage Encounter / First Friday Rosary / Vincent de Paul Car

Parish Calendar
Please see the online calendar at: www.stjohnwinfield.org on the kiosk of the narthex of the Church.

Bulletin Articles
Submissions are due by noon on Thurs., 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). 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. Email to: jenniferk@stjohnwinfield.org or rosab@stjohnwinfield.org.

Small Christian
Communities
Anyone interested in joining a small Christian community, please contact Pat Schopp: 630-836-1283.

St Vincent de Paul Society .................Ex692

Mass Schedule

Catholic Inquiry
Anyone interested in becoming Catholic, please call the parish office for information: 630-668-0918, ext. 600.

Weekend........Saturday (Vigil Mass) 5:00 pm; Sunday 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30 am Misa en Espaol ................ Domingo 1:30 pm Weekday ...Mon.-Fri. 7:30 am & Sat. 8:30 am Confessions: ........ Saturday: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Pulpit Announcements
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. The parish office has final approval on all bulletin articles and pulpit announcements.

Deadline for submitting bulletin articles is Noon on Tuesday 10 days prior to publication (Holidays earlier) Please submit articles by email to contactus@stjohnwinfield.org Website: www.stjohnwinfield.org Going On Vacation? To find a church and Mass times in the area where you will be vacationing go
to: www.thecatholicdirectory.com

Help Our School Clip Box Tops!

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 at: hafertepes1424@yahoo.com Thank you!

Catholic Encyclopedia

Tutors Needed for 1st-8th Grade Volunteers are needed to help children in First Grade through Eighth Grade who are struggling in school. Please call Tom Masterson at: 630-653-4818

Visit Our Parish Website,

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

Parish Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Grade School Mass Tuesdays 1:40 pm Holy Days of Obligation, All Souls & Ash Wednesday* To be announced with each Special Day*
*Ash Wed.: 7a-New Church; 1:40p-School Mass-New Church; 4p,5:45p-Ash Services (not Masses); 7p-New Church, 7p-Espaol-CH Every Tuesday from 8 a.m. until 7:15 a.m. Wednesday & First Friday of each month from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. 1st Sunday of the Month First Baptism Rituals starting at the 11:30 a.m. Mass. Parents and god-parents are encouraged to attend Baptism Preparation Classes several months before your baby is born. Godparents are to be practicing Catholics! Spiritual Preparation begins at least SIX MONTHS in advance. Please do not make reservations until you meet with a priest.

Eucharistic Adoration Baptisms

Weddings

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