THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, JOSEPH & MARY DECEMBER 30, 2018

Church of St. Cornelius

5205 N. Lieb Avenue

Chicago, Illinois 60630

Phone: (773) 283-5222 Fax: (773) 283-8484

Pager: (773) 201-0202

Website: www.stcornelius.org

Religious Education 5252 N. Long Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60630

(872) 305-8818 Roy Hecker, Coordinator

rhstcorn@gmail.com

The mission of St. Cornelius Church is to invite everyone into a loving and personal relationship with Jesus Christ through wor-ship, education, and community. We support one another’s val-ues and beliefs, and we strive to have our diverse community enrich our prayer and worship, so that we all may embrace Je-sus together. In the spirit of our patron, St. Cornelius, we wel-come all who wish to reignite their faith and journey with God.

PARISH INFORMATION

Rev. Daniel R. Fallon, Pastor dfstcorn@gmail.com

Rev. Edwin Pacocha, Pastor Emeritus John X. Rottman, Deacon

jxr48@comcast.net Mrs. Barbara Hecker, Pastoral Assistant/Worship Director

bahstcorn@gmail.com Jim Madura, Business Manager

jmstcorn@gmail.com Business Manager’s Office Hours:

Tues., Thur., 9:30AM-5:30PM Sr. Ann Marie Cwick, Parish Nurse

acstcorn@gmail.com Ms. Kathy O’Sullivan, Parish Secretary

kostcorn@gmail.com Ms. Kathy O’Sullivan, Bulletin Editor

arstcorn@gmail.com

Office Hours: Monday-Thursday : 9:30 A.M.— 7:00 P.M.

Friday : Closed Saturday & Sunday: By appointment only

Masses Saturday at 4:30 P.M.

Sunday at 9:00 & 11:00 A.M. Spanish at 1:00 P.M. Each Sunday

Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M.

Saturday: Communion Service 8:00 A.M.

Holyday Masses 8:00 A.M. 7:00 P.M.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena Tuesday at 8:30 A.M.

Confessions Saturday 3:30 to 4:00 P.M.

Privately upon request Baptisms

2nd & 4th Sunday at 12:30 P.M. Arrangements are to be made two months prior to the Baptism.

Parents are required to attend a baptism preparation class. Call the Rectory for arrangements.

Weddings Arrangements are to be made at least six months in advance.

Couples must meet with the parish priest. New Parishioners

Welcome to the Parish! Please register at the Rectory.

Pope Francis Global Academy—School North Campus—6040 W. Ardmore Ave—773-763-7080

South Campus—6143 W. Irving Park Rd—773-736-8806

SECOND COLLECTION NEXT WEEK: Faith Filled Future Fund

MASS INTENTIONS

Saturday, Dec. 29 4:30 PM — Pat Miller, req. Beatrice Cleary; Daniel Gilbert & Guerrero req. Family; Bruce Moersch, req. Elaine Sunday, Dec. 30 9:00 AM — Bruce Moersch, req. Parents Hecker Family 11:00 AM — Blessings On Our Parishioners 1:00 PM — Martin Lazaro, req. Betty Lazaro Monday, Jan. 31 8:00 AM — Thanksgiving, Carballo, Rivero, & Chan Families Tuesday, Jan. 1 8:00 AM — Special Intention Jane Mueller; Greg Uliasz req. Family Wednesday, Jan. 2 8:00 AM — Ed & Dorothy Pawlicki Thursday, Jan. 3 8:00 AM — Purgatorial Society Friday, Jan. 4 8:00 AM — Daniel Chan Saturday, Jan. 5 Vigil: The Ephinany Of The Lord 4:30 PM — Mary & Joseph Oliva, req. Daughter Louis Troken, req. Family; Andreas Pfaffinger, req. Marlene; Kristie Lynn Schneider req. Coleman Schneider Sunday, Jan. 6 9:00 AM — St. Cornelius Ladies Guild Michelle DeLise, req. Ladies Guild 11:00 AM — Blessings On Our Parishioners Frances & Ed Kelly; Boleslaw Makowski, req. Family

Altar Servers Saturday, Jan. 5 4:30 PM — Niall Glynn, Lilyana Kinsey Sunday, Jan. 6 9:00 AM — Salvador & Daniel Espinoza, Diana Ferrer 11:00 AM — Sophia Freitas, Viet Phan

Eucharistic Ministers Saturday, Jan. 5 4:30 PM — Charisma Ferreria, Deacon John Nancy Kissel Sunday, Jan. 6 9:00 AM — Martha Callahan, Deacon John, Ron Polaniecki, Michelle Trigo 11:00 AM — Edward Bastian, Deacon John, Anna Wiatr 1:00 PM — TBD

Lectors Saturday, Jan. 5 4:30 PM — Marie Cummins Sunday, Jan. 6 9:00 AM — Connie Polaniecki 11:00 AM — Gerry Rohrer 1:00 PM — TBD

WEEKLY COLLECTIONS SUNDAY DECEMBER 16, 2018

REGULAR COLLECTION $6,129 GIVE CENTRAL $713 TARGET BUDGET $7,250 THIS WEEK’S DIFFERENCE $(318) YEAR TO DATE DIFFERENCE $(19,624) ENVELOPES SENT 591 USED 206 FLOWERS $1,952

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

Presiders

Saturday, Jan. 5 Reconciliation: 3:30 to 4:00 PM — Fr. Dan 4:30 PM — Sunday, Jan. 6 9:00 AM — Fr. Dan 11:00 AM — Fr. Dan 1:00 PM — TBD

Please pray for all the faithful departed

Joseph Papinski

A new packet of church offering enve-lopes have been mailed out. If you did not receive them, please contact the Rectory @ 773-283-5222.

If you are new to the parish—please be sure to register

WEEKLY COLLECTIONS

SUNDAY DECEMBER 9, 2018

REGULAR COLLECTION $4,792 GIVE CENTRAL $1,151 TARGET BUDGET $7,250 THIS WEEK’S DIFFERENCE $(1,307) YEAR TO DATE DIFFERENCE $(19,306) ENVELOPES SENT 591 USED 169 RELIGIOUS RETIREMENT $1,906

DEVELOPMENTS

As 2018 is about to yield to 2019, I thought I would share some recent developments here at the Saint Cornelius place. LOSING A JOB? While usually a bad news prospect, in this case, it's not bad at all. As you know, since the end of September I have been the administrator of Saint Thecla Parish. Hopefully, by the time you are reading this, that role will come to an end. I have it on reliable information that a new administrator, perhaps a pastor, will be appointed to replace me in January. Aw, shucks! I was just getting used to being schizophrenic. I guess I will have to content myself with simple paranoia. (Of course, we both know that such a plan, even when the source is reliable, doesn't always come to fruition. I'll let you know if this really happens.) MUSIC DIRECTOR: The quest is accomplished! If you were part of the Our Lady of Guadalupe celebration on December 12 at 7:00 PM, you had a chance to see him in action and hear his musical gifts as a director and accompanist. Folks I spoke to after the Mass were very impressed with MICHAEL HAWES. He signed his Ministry Agreement the day before, so he is ours! So why isn't he playing at Mass this weekend? That is because he has several commitments to fulfill, and needs to let former employers know that he will be leaving them to take this position. Therefore, Michael will not be here for Christmas or New Year's nor the weekends following. His position with us will not begin until the end of January. Although he has no previous experience as a parish music director (We have been there before.), he comes highly recommended by Lindsey Adams who was director here until last August. But I have every confidence that Michael will be a good addition to our parish. By the way, he prefers to be called Michael. His bio & photo will be in the Bulletin as the time of his ministry draws closer. (We are grateful to Mike Dolan, long-time St. Cornelius Music Director, for covering the holidays at our parish. SCHOOL RENTAL: I announced to you some weeks ago that agreement had been reached between the Archdiocese of Chicago and Chicago Public Schools for the long-term leasing of the school building here at Saint Cornelius. After years of waiting and wondering if this would ever happen, CPS is anxious to get the lease signed, hopefully by January 1, 2019. At present, the lease is in the Archdiocesan Legal Department where it is scrupulously being examined by our lawyers. Once they are finished with it and CPS's lawyers have reviewed it as well, I will sign it and the rent will begin coming in. How much will the rent be? What portion does the parish keep and what goes to Pope Francis Global Academy? These are question yet to be answered. I suspect that the details will be worked out next month. I can tell you that our school will become an early learning center for pre-kindergarten through first grade, that the entire building will be leased, and that the lease will cover Monday thru Friday from early morning to early evening. It will not interfere with our Religious Education Program which meets Sunday mornings. When all the specifics are agreed upon, I will share them with you. As Advent began, I mentioned in my Bulletin article that if Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, then Advent is the most happening time of the year. As I explained my meaning, I did not include the events just described. It has been more happening than even I envisioned. One never knows what the Lord has in mind. We found that out in December. What surprises await us in 2019? Stay tuned! Have a Happy New Year! Fr. Dan

Holy Name Society “LUCKY TEN” RAFFLE

Have you bought your winning ticket yet?

Drawing to be held on Sunday, February 3, 2019

600 tickets sold….Only $20 each

Please join us for the Big Game in Pacocha Center.

The drawing will take place at halftime. A Lucky Ten raffle ticket gives you entrance to the party.

This is a 21 and over event.

Please call Pete Cullen-Conway @ (312) 320-3555 for tickets

or email Petercullen_conway@yahoo.com

Winner need not be present.

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT COURSE

This is your opportunity to get your nurs-ing education for FREE as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CAN) in the Greater Chicago Area!

This FREE Certified Nursing Assistant Training program is a work study program.

In addition to receiving free education, you must work part-time at Norridge Gardens until you graduate. After graduation you will be offered a full-time position as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Norridge Gardens.

For more information, please contact: Norridge Gardens 70001 W. Cullom Avenue (708) 457-0700

Thanks to all our Ministers of Care who delivered plants and gifts bags with goodies to our homebound this Christmas. A big thanks also to Marilyn Webb, who baked and wrapped a variety of homemade cookies to include in the bags. Our Religious Educa-tion students made Christmas cards for the shut-ins and they were included in the gift bags as well. We hope this small act of love from so many brought a smile to the faces of those who cannot join us at Mass. God bless all of you for your giving spirits! May the Christ bless you and your loved ones. Barbara Hecker

SAVE THE DATE!

INTERNATIONAL NIGHT WILL BE HELD ON

THURSDAY, JANUARY 24TH AT 6:30PM

IN PACOCHA CENTER

Further details to follow.

TO TEACH WHO CHRIST IS as of 12/18/2018

Goal $515,000 Total Pledges $390,860 % of Goal 76% Total Collected $192,632

Our goal is to replace the air conditioning with a new sys-tem in church this spring as planned. If you have not made a donation, pledge cards are still available at the entrance of the church. Please be sure all current pledges have been paid up.

2018 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL

as of 12/18/2018

2018 Goal $15,908 Total Pledges $54,790 % of Goal 345% Total Collected $50,705 Last Yr Collected $57,156

GUADALUPE THANK YOU If you were present on Dec. 12 for our bilingual celebration on the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, you know what a beautiful expression of faith and worship it was. This year, as in past years, two donors, friends of mine, stepped up to contribute to this prayerful experience.

Special thanks go to Cumberland Chapels for the 200 prayer cards, and to Flower Fantasy for the 5 dozen roses used in the Liturgy. Fr. Dan

Please consult the websites of the other two parishes in our grouping to learn what programs or events may be of

interest to you.

Saint Tarcissus: www.sttars.org Saint Monica: www.stmonicachicago.com

THIS WEEK AT ST. CORNELIUS

Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve—Office Closed Jan. 1 New Years Day Mass —9A—C Mass—11A—C Office Closed Jan. 2 Office Closed Jan. 3 Spanish Choir—6:30P—C Jan. 4 Spanish Bible Study—7P—CD Jan. 6 Ladies Guild Mass—9A—C RE Class—10A—SCH RCIC—10A—SCH Spanish Mass w/ Hospitality—1P—C

Trinity High School Honor Roll

Congratulations to the following students who have earned a GPA of 3.75—First Honors. We are proud of these young woman.

• Sara Coleman,’19, A • Miranda Santamaria, ‘22, A

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION

“See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are.” (1 JOHN 3:1)

During this season of giving, let us remember the most important gift we have received – being chil-dren of God. As God’s children, it’s important that we express our love for others as well. Tell your spouse, children and other family members and friends that you love them, frequently.

FROM THE PARISH NURSE... That first snow of the season, is also a reminder that pre-cautions need to be taken to avoid any significant health problems. Sonja Vojcic has some tips on What you need to know about shoveling snow.

“Have you ever heard of “heart attack snow?” Snow so wet and heavy it can be dangerous to certain individuals?

It's not a myth. So before you pick up a shovel to clean the snow around your property today and this weekend, there are some things you should keep in mind.

If you are healthy and athletic, snow shoveling can be a good exercise. However, if you are at high risk for heart disease or have a pre-existing heart condition, snow shoveling can be dangerous unless you take some pre-cautions.

'The heart is pumping blood through a complex branch of arteries. Smaller arteries in your legs and arms constrict in the cool weather, and this puts a strain on the heart,' says Dr. Shoeb Sitafalwalla, a cardiologist with Advocate Heart Institute at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois. 'In addition to this, lifting a heavy amount of snow increases the heart rate and oxygen demand. This combination can be lethal in a person with pre-existing heart disease.'

Dr. Sitafalwalla recommends the following six tips for safe snow shoveling: •Check with your doctor first. If you have a risk factor, consult with your physician as a safety check to make sure it's safe for you to clear the driveway or sidewalk. •Push the snow, don't lift it. Pushing the snow is less strenuous on your heart. •Use a snow blower. Even pushing a heavy snow blower can be dangerous, so be careful and take frequent breaks. •Avoid a heavy meal before shoveling snow. Heavy meals have a tendency to attract more blood towards the gut and away from the heart, which is being heavily taxed during snow shoveling. •Avoid drinking alcohol. Alcohol can constrict blood vessels, which creates back pressure on the heart. Drink-ing before snow shoveling is not safe. •Make sure to stretch. You need to stretch before and after shoveling snow so you don't strain or injure your back, especially when the snow is heavy and wet.

'If you don't know you may be at risk for heart disease, you should pay attention to some red flags, such as chest pain, discomfort or nausea when you exert yourself, shortness of breath or severe fatigue. If you experience any of these symptoms, you should check with your phy-sician before shoveling snow,' says Dr. Sitafalwalla.” Sister Ann Marie

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CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS St. Cornelius Church #512902 5205 N. Lieb Avenue Chicago, Il 60630 TELEPHONE 773 283-5222 CONTACT PERSON Anita/Roseann SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2003 Adobe Acrobat 7.0 Windows XP Home Edition PRINTER HP Officejet v40 TRANSMISSION Tuesday 2:00 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 9 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Use Black Ink. Pages 4 & 5 color also page 8