SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 15, 2017

Most Reverend R. Daniel Conlon

Bishop of Joliet

Father Jose Kadukunnel Pastor

Deacon Peter Rooney

Deacon

Office Phone: (630) 629-5810

Fax: (630) 953-8251

OFFICE HOURS

Monday - Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Parish Website:

www.ascensionofourlord.net

WEDDINGS Bride, groom or parents must reside in parish area and be registered parishioners. Please contact the parish office to prepare for your wedding at least six months in advance of your proposed wedding date and before making any preparations for a hall.

BAPTISMS Parents must be registered parishioners. Please call the parish office for information about our baptism schedule and preparation requirements.

CONFESSIONS Saturday: 3:15 - 3:45 p.m.

MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m.

Sunday: 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

Monday - Friday: 12:00 p.m.

Ascension of Our Lord Church

1 S 314 Summit Avenue, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois 60181

Liturgies for the Week Ascension of Our Lord

PARISH STAFF

Pastor: Father Jose Kadukunnel 630-953-4436 pastor@ascensionofourlord.net

Deacon: Deacon Peter Rooney 630-953-4410 deaconpeter@ascensionofourlord.net

Business Manager: Mr. Richard M. Kaffka 630-953-4433 churchgroup@aol.com Coordinator of Religious Education: Ms. Marcia Velon 630-953-4415 mvelon@ascensionofourlord.net

Music Director: Dr. Solveiga Palionis 630-953-4414 spalionis@ascensionofourlord.net

Parish Secretary (W-Th-F): Mrs. Lynda Klazura 630-953-4430 lynda@ascensionofourlord.net

Parish Secretary and Bulletin Editor (M-T): Mrs. Jean Palasz

630-953-4418 jean@ascensionofourlord.net

Priest/Minister Assignments: Ms. Sandra Wittrock 630-267-8797 smw1511@gmail.com

PARISH ORGANIZATIONS

The following are our parish societies and organizations. If you are interested in joining or helping with any of our activities, kindly contact the person listed below. We welcome and encourage all members.

Administration Commission Mr. Richard M. Kaffka 630-953-4433 Children’s Liturgy of the Word Mrs. Jan Naborowski 630-400-7342 Choir and Cantors Dr. Solveiga Palionis 630-953-4414 Council of Catholic Women Mrs. Mary Thon 630-834-0628 Lectors Mrs. Paula Rooney 630-953-4431 Legion of Mary Ms. Joan Salvato 630-881-8778 Ministers of the Eucharist Mrs. Pauline Mitchell 630-627-0471 Pastoral Care Ministers Mrs. Pauline Mitchell 630-627-0471 Prayer Group Ms. Nilda Cinco 630-847-2181 Ushers Mr. William Cizek, Sr. 630-629-6191 St. Vincent de Paul 630-953-4419

Sunday, January 15, 2017 8:00 AM Intention of the Parish Family 10:00 AM William Lejcar - The Religious Ed. Team Joan Murphy - Tom and Virginia Paulick Adelaida Dangca - Bessie Loretta Votava - Family Monday, January 16, 2017 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day) 9:00 AM Living and Deceased Members of the Fitzmaurice and Watts Families - Veronica John Panganiban - Loving Wife Tuesday, January 17, 2017 12:00 NN Paul Gordon - John and Sara Gordon Intention of Renee Vogel - Moran Clan Wednesday, January 18, 2017 12:00 NN Dr. Michael Gagnon - Loving Mother Edward G. Havlik - Rosemary Conroy Thursday, January 19, 2017 12:00 NN John Dramm Special Intention - Crane Family Friday, January 20, 2017 12:00 NN Living and Deceased Members of the Tumino and Demma Families - K&M Demma Dr. Francis Banich - Dr. and Mrs. David Hayden Saturday, January 21, 2017 4:00 PM Diane Klazura - Loving Husband Roger Parker - Brenda and Mike Hark Rocco D. Christofano - Sandy Lejcar Sunday, January 22, 2017 8:00 AM Intention of the Parish Family 10:00 AM Dr. Francis Banich - Tansey Family Connie Aragon - Nilda Cinco Mario Giannini - Dr. Barbara Santucci Rizal Guerrero - Bessie

SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 15, 2017

Minister Schedule

STEWARDSHIP January 8, 2017 - $7,922

Thank you for your generosity and ongoing support.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 21 - 4:00 PM

Presider: Father Bill/Deacon Peter Euch. Min.: Deacon Peter, K. Demma, Schmid Lector: M. Demma

SUNDAY, JANUARY 22 - 8:00 AM

Presider: Father Bob Euch. Min.: Morrissey, DeChristopher, Bojan Lector: Amstadt

SUNDAY, JANUARY 22 - 10:00 AM

Presider: Father Bill Euch. Min.: J. Palisoc, Racila, Neffke Lector: G. Palisoc

PARISH NEWS

2016 Annual Statement of Contributions The parish has begun distributing your annual statement of contributions. We are sending them to all donors this year so you need not contact us unless you fail to receive it by February 1, 2017. We are trying something a little different this year, so we ask for your patience as we work through this. Thank you.

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday, January 17 at 7:00 p.m.

In observance of MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY MONDAY, JANUARY 16

There will be a 9:00 a.m. Mass only Parish office will be closed

A message from Brother Jim... January 8, 2017 Feast of the Epiphany Today we celebrate the gifts of the Magi to the Holy Family. It makes me think of my time delivering gifts to Chicago families from Ascension this Christmas season. Your generosity was overwhelming. It took me days to deliver gifts to the seven families. Then I took the extras and delivered presents to another 20 families. I was in a home this past week and all the children ran up to me and gave me hugs. I had not really had much interaction with the children prior to the Christmas Season. The appreciation of your generosity goes beyond the Christmas season because the families have felt your love. May God Bless you throughout the coming year. Sincerely, Br. Jim Fogarty Brothers and Sisters of Love

A heartfelt thank you to all the volunteers who participated in the planning and coordination of all events this past weekend when Bishop

Conlon visited our parish, including driving and providing and serving meals. Your time and efforts were greatly appreciated. Thank you for all who made the weekend liturgies extra special and to our parishioners who attended Mass and took the time to greet Bishop Conlon.

LITURGY OF THE WORD WITH CHILDREN meets on Sunday at 10:00 a.m. in the Church. If you are interested in helping with this joyous service, please contact Jan Naborowski at 630.400.7342 or email her at nabsnjan@yahoo.com.

Religious Education

SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 15, 2017

HOLIDAYS In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,there will be NO Junior High R.E. classes on Mon-day, January 16th.

Additionally, due to a local in-service, there will be NO K-5 classes on Wednesday, January 18th.

WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU… I’m asking YOU to consider joining our Liturgy of the Word with Children team on Sundays (usually once a month) during the 10 AM Mass. Materials/ instructions are provided; and the children are most appreciative. Please call me if you are willing …630-953-4415. Thanks for your consideration!

FIRST COMMUNION PARENTS Please mark your calendars for Wednesday, January 25th at 4 PM for our First Communion Parent Meeting.

GOD BLESS US ALL This Friday, our nation will swear in our 45th Presi-dent, Donald Trump. Inaugural festivities actually begin on Thursday with the President-elect and Vice President-elect laying a wreath at Arling-ton National Cemetery. A welcome concert at the Lin-coln Memorial follows. Friday a parade down Penn-sylvania Avenue takes place after the swearing in ceremonies. Official inaugural balls will held that evening. On Saturday, President Trump, Vice-Pres- ident Pence and families will attend a national pray-er service at the Washington National Cathedral, will conclude the celebrations. Say a prayer of your own for Peace, Unity and to bless America.

PUSH BACK ON SELF; SHIFT TOWARD OTHERS

In these days of “selfies” and “me, me” gratification, we need to look outside of ourselves and see who else is in this world of ours. We might be surprised to learn that NO ONE around us is exactly like us, that everyone has their unique existence and characteristics that only God could fashion. However, the way we uniquely distinguish ourselves is by how we cohabitate and live together as parts of God’s total creation. We must learn to play, work and live with all of creation and do as God wants us – to strive to become selfless in our love for others and His creation. This is especially true in our relationships to those who have little or need much just to have ordinary lives. The work of the St. Vincent de Paul Society is but one of the many ways we can put our own needs and wants aside and instead offer our help to others who need the support of others for even the basics of life. The work of our Society allows everyone an opportunity to move from self-centeredness to centering ourselves in the world around us. Please consider joining with us to assist those who can benefit from a little of your time, talents, and treasures and as many prayers as you can spare. Give us a bit of yourself and working together we can create the miracles God requests. Don’t forget to dine at Anyway’s and have a warm meal and drinks the costs of which can earn our Society a substantial receipt rebate donation that becomes your way of sharing your meal with others. Also do not forget that we have tax exemption receipts ready for your monetary donations, your household goods and clothing, and the non-perishable food items you bring each month for the York Township Food Pantry. Let us know of ways you can shift from self into the world of others.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO…

PLEASE DO NOT DROP YOUR CHILD OFF & LEAVE IF THERE IS A CHANCE THAT CLASSES HAVE BEEN CANCELED. CHECK BEFORE LEAVING Radio~AM=670…720…780; FM=96.0…99.5 Television~ WGN…CLTV…FOX…ABC…NBC…CBS

Around the Diocese and Parish Neighborhood

"I saw the Spirit come down like a dove from heaven and remain upon him.” Encourage the Holy Spirit to enrich your marriage by taking part In a WorldWide Marriage Encounter weekend on February 17-19, 2017, April 7-9,

2017 or June 9-11, 2017, all at Elk Grove Village, IL. Early registration is highly recommended.

For reservations/information, call Jim & Kris at 630-577-0778 or contact us through

http://wwme-chicagoland.org.

JOYFUL AGAIN! For Widowed Men & Women

Being widowed is a special loss, and this program is designed especially to help the widowed find hope & joy again.

There will be a retreat/workshop: January 21 & 22, 2017

Our Lady of the Angels House of Prayer (located in Lemont on Alvernia Manor’s Campus)

Includes overnight and meals. Call Joyful Again Widowed Ministry: (708) 354-7211

Email: joyfulagain7211@gmail.com website: www.joyfulagain.org

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MUNDELEIN SEMINARY “EXPLORING PRIESTHOOD WEEKEND”

January 20-22, 2017 All men junior in college and older are welcome to attend a weekend visit. This is a retreat de-signed to help men discern God's call to the dioce-san priesthood. To be called by God to serve him as a priest means to have one's soul stirred deep within. Throughout a weekend of prayer, discus-sion, presentations of diocesan priesthood and group interaction, men begin to better understand God's movement in their life. Mundelein Semi-nary, 1000 East Maple Avenue, Mundelein, Illi-nois. No cost, all meals included. For more infor-mation contact: Fr. Burke at vocations@dioceseofjoliet.org or (815 221-6171) or visit www.vocations.com.