2003 Hassert Blvd., Naperville, IL 60564 ▪ 630.922.0081 ▪ www.hscc.us

Weekend Mass Times: Saturday: 4:30pm (confessions at 3:30pm) Sunday: 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00am

Week Days Mass at 9:00am: Monday- Wednesday Mass Thursday & Friday Communion Service

This Sunday marks the 104th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, and from January 7 to the 13, the U.S. Catholic Church celebrated National Migration Week. This year’s theme “Many Journeys, One Family, draws attention to the fact that we are all migrants.” Each family in the United States has a migration story. Many of these stories are recent. However, most migrant stories in our country started in a very distant past. Some stories have even been forgotten. Nevertheless, regardless of where we are and where we came from, we remain part of the human family. All family stories are important. We are important. “As millions of God’s children flee war, persecution and poverty, Pope Francis, Caritas Internationalis, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Catholic Charities USA, and Catholic Relief Services invite you to share their journey by walking with them in prayer and support”. Pope Francis often underlines that “to follow Jesus we must embrace being compassionate”. We are to love our neighbor especially the poor and the suffering. “Our neighbors live across the street and across the country, across oceans and hemispheres”. The Holy Father’s message for the 104th World Day of Migrants and Refugees calls us to reach out to migrants and share their journey. Following are a few excerpts from Pope Francis’ message. “You shall treat the stranger who sojourns with you as the native among you, and you shall love him as yourself, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the Lord your God” (Leviticus 19:34). “When I instituted the new Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, I wanted a particular section – under my personal direction for the time being – to express the Church’s concern for migrants, displaced people, refugees and victims of human trafficking”. “Every stranger who knocks at our door is an opportunity for an encounter with Jesus Christ, who identifies with the welcomed and rejected strangers of every age (Matthew 25:35-43)”.

To read or download the Holy Father’s message for the 104th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, visit our parish website at www.hscc.us. On the journey,

Fr. Dennis G. Lewandowski

The Catholic Church is able to carry out its good works in large part due to the generosity of her people. Catholics financially support their Church primarily through the Sunday offertory collection.

Thank you for your generosity!

Stewardship

Stephen Ministry Love One Another as I Have Loved You . . .

In John 15:12, Jesus says, “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” Loving and caring for one another is not just the pastor’s job—it’s something Jesus calls us all to do! Stephen Ministry is a ministry in which people with special gifts for caring ministry can put those gifts to use in an organized way, bringing Jesus’ love and care to those who most need it.

If you or someone you know is going through a difficult time, contact Kathy Ford, Stephen Ministry Coordinator at the Church-630-922-0081 ex 28. Our Stephen Ministers are ready to provide focused, confidential, one-to-one Christian care—to help that person experience the healing power of Christ’s love.

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We pray for those who are sick.

We also pray for and remember those who have gone to eternal life,

especialy: John Hasty and Marilyn Mastro.

For the complete Prayer List visit the Pastoral Care Tab at:

http://hscc.us/pastoral-prayer-network.php

Joliet Diocese Vocations Prayer Calendar, visit: www.dioceseofjoliet.org/vocations/

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Christmas Collections December 24-25: $23,893 Weekly collections for December 30-31: $19,308 Weekly collections for January 6-7, $20,665

Rite of Chris an Ini a on of Adults

Has the New Year prompted you to make a resolu on about checking out your faith life? Do you have ques ons about the Catholic faith?

If you are not bap zed or bap zed in another faith, seeking sacraments, or coming back to your faith this process might be for you!

We will be mee ng on January 7, 14, 21 and 28 at 9:00am in the Mul -Purpose Room. All are invited!

Contact Roberta Balsewicz, RCIA Director for more informa on at 630-922-0081 x 34 or rcia@hscc.us.

Gift cards collected total $14,110 and 13 large bags of toys were donated.

The Christmas gift card collection and toy drive was a huge success due to your generosity.

Your donations were placed with the following recipients for direct distribution to those most in need:

Holy Spirit Catholic Community St. Vincent DePaul Society St. Ethelreda Parish Chicago Samaritan Network - Local School District Neighborhood Food Pantries - West Chicago

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Baptism Preparation Workshop

Baptism Preparation is a 2-part Workshop at Holy Spirit for parents seeking baptism for their child. Classes are held three times a year, and meet on Friday nights from 7:00pm - 8:30pm and on Saturdays from 10:00 am to noon. Both parents are expected to attend both sessions of this adult’s only workshop.

Upcoming workshops are January 19 & 20 and May 18 & 19

Register at: https://hscc.us/baptism.php

We will be preparing and serving three meals at Hesed House starting the evening of Wednesday, January 24th through Thursday morning breakfast, January 25th. Please consider donating food items and/or volunteering to work a shift. Food donation sign-up sheets are located in the Narthex.

Volunteers are also needed to transfer food from the church to Hesed House and to prepare and serve meals. To volunteer at Hesed House follow directions below to sign-up on line.

Here’s how it works in 3 easy steps: 1.Click this link to see our Sign-Up on VolunteerSpot: January: http://signup.com/go/gNVnZsU.

2.Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.

3.Sign up! It's easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password.

For more information please contact Terri Keckler at 630-913-2349 or tmkeckler@wowway.com.

Saturday, January 13, 2018 •TMIY - That Man Is You in Gathering Place (7:00 AM)

Sunday, January 14, 2018 •RCIA in Multipurpose Room (9:00 AM)

Monday, January 15, 2018 •Grades 5-6SOAR Spiritual Event (12:30 PM) •WBS Core Team in Gathering Place (1:00 PM) •K of C mtg. in Gathering Place (5:45 PM)

Tuesday, January 16, 2018 •Korean Cenacle Prayer in Gathering Place (10:00 AM)

Wednesday, January 17, 2018 •Women's Bible Study in Gathering Place (9:30 AM) •Evening Bible Study in Gathering Place (7:00 PM)

Thursday, January 18, 2018 •Youth Group in Gathering Place (7:00 PM)

Friday, January 19, 2018 •Baptism Workshop in Gathering Place (7:00 PM)

Saturday, January 20, 2018 •TMIY - That Man Is You in Gathering Place (7:00 AM) •Ministers of Care in OFF SITE Event (9:00 AM) •Baptism Workshop in Gathering Place (10:00 AM) •KofC Sock Hop in Gathering Place(6:30 PM)

Sunday, January 21, 2018 •RCIA in Multipurpose Room (9:00 AM) •All Saints Mass (9:00 AM) •Baptisms in Worship Space and Narthex (12:30 PM)

Last chance to get your tickets for the

Sock Hop January 20th, 7:00pm

for information & tickets contact HolySpiritCouncil15037@Outlook.com

TAX CREDIT: The State of Illinois has created "Invest in Kids Act" a new way to fund scholarships for children who choose to attend Catholic schools. Scholarships offered through this program have the potential to cover up to 100 percent of tuition and eligible charges for next school year. Go to hscc.us for more information. The program offers both individuals and corporations the opportunity to make donations to an independent Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) in return for a tax credit on their Illinois income tax equal to 75% of their gift. Go to www.hscc.us for more information. Donors can reserve tax credits beginning January 2. Potential student recipients who meet the qualifying income level can begin to apply for a scholarship beginning January 24. Tax credits will be available on a first come, first serve basis beginning January 2, 2018, through www.mytax.illinois.gov.

Liturgy

Mass Intentions & Liturgical Ministers

Mass Intentions

Saturday, January 13 - 4:30 PM Patricia Fritchey,

mother of Annie Sherwin

Sunday, January 14 - 8:00 AM Angela Petrella,

aunt of Debbie Newson

Sunday, January 14- 9:30 AM People of Holy Spirit

Sunday, January 14 - 11:00 AM Mariano Buena,

Paten *Gretchen Talley, Susan Leshock, Mariann Costello, Sandra McLamore, Kathleen Foszcz

*Paul Slowik, Deacon Carlos Rubio, Kathy Hohnstedt

*Jeffrey Horwath, Deacon Mike Ryba, Stephen Boffa, James Juhas, Tom Dorsey

*Lisa Ryba, Deacon Mike Ryba, Anthony A Edeh, Kai Marriott, Lorrie Adamson

Chalice *Grace Griffith, Chris Leshock, Kristen Zeller

*Deborah Newson, Mary Jo Slowik *Gregory Kestler, Judy Balsamo, Pelita Sabado

*Jim Costelloe, Meg Wrobel, Kim Vaccariello

Lectors David Kammes, Katie Talley Mary Nolan, Jim Ford Sherry Markwell, Mary Ellen Lyons- Benjamin Capanas, Nneka

Acolytes Elizabeth Hall, Grant Larkin Calista Wold, Carl Joseph Santos Abaigeal Lyons, Jamie Juhas Adrian de Guzman, Joel Velazquez

Greeter *Frank & Vicki Silhavy, Brian Balsewicz, Bridget Roe, Kelly Larkin, John & Mildred Pavlik

*Kurt Jarvie, John Benz, Sherry Benz, Geralyn Armitage, Tamara Milazzo

*Dianna Olaszek, Anne Carreras, Charles Watson, Renata Pupik, Dariusz Pupik

Mary Sinapoglou, Jessica Willman, Al & Donna Larson

Mass Intentions

Monday, January 15 - 9:00 AM Jose A. Motos Sr.

friend of Edgar and Adora Murakami

Tuesday, January 16 - 9:00AM People of Holy Spirit

Wednesday, January 17 - 9:00AM People of Holy Spirit

Thursdays and Fridays - 9:00AM Communion Service

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RE Reminders

Jan. 7 & 14 Grades 1-8 No Sessions at ASCA

Events below will be held at Holy Spirit

Jan. 15 Plarn Service Project for Grade 7 9:30-11:30am

Jan. 15 Spiritual Event for Grades 5/6 12:30-1:45pm

If you have any questions contact Jane at dre@hscc.us or Kim at asstdre@hscc.us.

CHAOS

Our middle school youth group will be having its next youth night Thursday, January 18th from 7:00 - 8:15pm at Holy Spirit.

Join us for food, faith, games & community.

Please contact Sean Curtis at echo2@hscc.us with any questions.

CHAOS Youth Night

Boys and girls ages 9 - 14 years old are invited to participate in the annual

2018 Knights of Columbus Youth Free Throw Championship

Sunday, January 28, 2018

This competition is open to ALL boys and girls ages 9 thru 14 years old. There is NO ENTRY FEE for this event. The local council level competition is scheduled for Sunday, January 28, 2018 during the ASCA Open House

Doors Open 1:00 PM Registration Closes & Competition Begins at 1:30 PM All Saints Catholic Academy 1155 Aurora Avenue, Naperville.

Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Councils of: St. Elizabeth Seton, Holy Spirit, St. Thomas the Apostle and St. Margaret Mary.

Boys and girls will compete within their own gender and individual age category. Winners are awarded a Council Level Prize and have the opportunity to advance through three additional levels of competition; District, Regional and State Level. For ENTRY FORMS or information contact: Mr. Tom Wroblewski, phone: 416-0181