St. St. St. AndrewAndrewAndrew the Apostlethe Apostlethe Apostle Catholic Community Catholic Community Catholic Community

6th Sunday in Ordinary Time—February 15, 2015

Website: www.andrewcc.org

PARISH OFFICES 530 Glen, Romeoville, IL 60446 (815) 886-4165, Fax (815) 886-6119 Email: office@andrewcc.org Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am—4:30pm

St. Andrew School 505 Kingston, Romeoville, IL 60446 (815) 886-5953, Fax (815) 293-2016

St. Andrew Faith Formation 505 Kingston, Romeoville, IL 60446 (815) 886-5962, Fax (815) 886-6624

WORSHIP SCHEDULE Saturday 4:00 pm and 5:30 pm (English) Sunday 7:30 am (English) 8:45 am En Español - Iglesia 9:00 am (English) - Hall 10:30 am (English) - Church 10:30 am (po Polsku) - Hall 12:00 noon (po Polsku) - Church 12:00 noon (English) - Hall

Weekdays 7:30 am (M, T, Th, F) 7:00am & 8:00am (Wed.) 8:00 am (Sat.)

Reconciliation Saturdays 3:00 — 3:50 pm Wednesdays 5:45 — 6:45 pm with Adoration Seasonal Services and by appointment.

March 7, 2015 in the

Parish Hall

Tickets sold by the Knights of Columbus after Masses this weekend and next weekend.

Details inside bulletin

Dinner Dance

Monday, February 16 NO SCHOOL—Presidents’ Day Sacrament Prep, 6pm - Church, Hall, School Prayer Vigil Charismatic Group, 6:30pm-St.Mary Cntr.(B)

Tuesday, February 17 Harvest Saturday Mtg., 6:30pm - Parish Office Hispanic Prayer Group Choir, 7pm - St. Mary Cntr (F) Rosary, 7pm - Francis Room

Wednesday, February 18 (Ash Wednesday) Masses: 6:30am, 8am, & 9:15am(E), 7:30p (P)-Hall, 8pm (Bilingual)-Church Prayer Services: 12 noon(E), 3:30pm(E), 5pm & 6pm (Trilingual), 6:30pm-Hall & 7pm-Church (S) Senior Group Mtg., 9am - Parish Office Food Pantry, 10am-12:30pm Faculty Meeting, 2:45pm - Rm 105 Amigos de Jesus Coro, 6:30pm - Rm 102 Charismatic Group, (Jesus es la Roca), 9pm– Hall Voces para Dios, 7pm - Rm 110 AA Meeting, 7:30pm - St. Mary Cntr. (B)

Thursday, February 19 Children’s Choir Practice, 4:15pm - Church Parent Meeting, 6:30pm - Hall Adult Choir, 7pm - Church

Friday, February 20 Fish Fry, 4:30-7:30pm - Hall

Saturday, February 21 Protecting God’s Children (Sp.), 9am - Rm. 105 PTO Meeting, 10:30am - St. Mary Cntr. (B) All Night Adoration, 8pm-11:30pm - Church, Rm 105

Sunday, February 22 Small Ultreya, 10am - Rm. 106

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Mass Intentions SATURDAY, February 14 4:00 PM—Ann Hamilton by Dorothy & Chuck Hahn 5:30 PM—Mel Walsh by Gloria Walsh

SUNDAY, February 15 Lv 13: 1-2, 44-46; 1 Cor 10: 31-11: 1; Mk 1: 40-45 7:30 AM—Pat Bolster by Marta & Nicholas Alvarez 8:45 AM—Sra. Margarita López by Sra. Yolanda Villa Sr. Agustín y Michael Vásquez by Sra. Barb. Martínez Sr. Aníbal Calderón by Sra. Bertha Calderón Sra. Eloisa García by Sra. Anna Gutiérrez Miguel y Alex Gutiérrez by Sra. Anna Gutiérrez Valentina Hernández 3 años presentación 9:00 AM—Fr. “D” by Parish Staff 10:30 AM—(E-Ch) John Fitzpatrick by Family 10:30 AM—(P-Hall) Intention of Celebrant 12:00 PM—(P-Ch) Intention of Celebrant 12:00 PM—(E-Hall) Lillian Ryan by Steve & Melissa Mangan

MONDAY, February 16 7:30 AM—Deceased members of Dombrowski & Searcy Families

TUESDAY, February 17 7:30 AM—Pat Bolster by Charlene Bolster

WEDNESDAY, February 18 6:30 AM—Debbie Jurcak by Mom & Dad 8:00 AM—Juanita Lontok by Abby Delapena 9:15 AM—Parish family 7:30 PM—(P-Hall) Intention of celebrant 8:00 PM—(Bilin.-Ch) Intention of Celebrant

THURSDAY, February 19 7:30 AM—Tom Wielgos by Mary Duffels

FRIDAY, February 20 7:30 AM—Lillian Kwasny by Family

SATURDAY, February 21 8:00 AM—Rosemary Hawks by Jerry & Lori Offerman 4:00 PM—Lauretta Smith by Lorraine Sirovatka 5:30 PM—Lou Wagner by Jenny (Jadwrga) Wright

SUNDAY, February 22 Gn 9: 8-15; 1 Pt 3: 18-22; Mk 1: 12-15 7:30 AM—James Sansone by Wife 8:45 AM—Sra. Margarita López by Sra. Yolanda Villa Sr. Sra. Raúl y Minerva Vizcaíno by Raul Vizcaino 9:00 AM—Joseph Sowa by Laura’s Friend 10:30 AM—(E-Ch) John & Martha Duffin by Duffin & Peterek Families 10:30 AM—(P-Hall) Intention of Celebrant 12:00 PM—(P-Ch) Intention of Celebrant 12:00 PM—(E-Hall) Marie Peterek by Jerry & Lori Offerman

THIS WEEK

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Gn 4:1-15, 25; Ps 50:1, 8, 16bc-17, 20-21; Mk 8:11-13 Tuesday: Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10; Ps 29:1a, 2, 3ac-4, 3b, 9c-10; Mk 8:14-21 Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-6ab, 12-14, 17; 2 Cor 5:20 — 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday: Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 9:22-25 Friday: Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15 Saturday: Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-6; Lk 5:27-32 Sunday: Gn 9:8-15; Ps 25:4-9; 1 Pt 3:18-22; Mk 1:12-15

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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

On Ash Wednesday, February 18, our diocese will take up the Collection for the Church in Cen-tral and Eastern Europe. The collection offers a way for Catholics in the United States to stand in solidarity with those who experience the ongoing effects of living under difficult circumstances across the globe.

Grants funded by this collection support pastoral projects, scholarships, and Catholic organizations working in areas formerly under Soviet control. The bishops and people of these regions still face enormous challenges in restoring church structures and in rebuilding the cultural and spiritual life of the community, tasks that are often complicated by a lack of religious freedom.

One funded group, a Czech association for women and children and the protection of unborn life (Obcanske sdruzeni ONZ—pomoc a poradenstvi pro zeny a divky), has worked for 23 years to re-duce the rate of abortions in the Czech Republic. When the association opened its doors in 1990 af-ter the Velvet Revolution, half of all pregnancies in the country ended in abortion. Through innova-tive counseling and support programs at six regional centers for women in difficult situations, the as-sociation has played a major role in reducing the abortion rate from 50 percent down to 20 per-cent. The centers work to protect the human dignity of both mothers and children, advocating for the right to life of the unborn. Recently, the association experienced a crisis when the Czech government withdrew operational support for its programs. The Subcommittee on the Church in Central and Eastern Europe provided a critical bridge grant that allowed the association to continue its operations while searching for a permanent funding solution. In 2014, the Czech Bishops’ Conference announced that it would fund the association's operating expenses from its own budget, thereby guaranteeing the future of the as-sociation and its crucial work. In order for projects like this one to continue, the collection needs your help. Please be generous. Your donation will continue to restore and build the future of the Church in Central and Eastern Europe. Thank you and God bless you. Sincerely yours in Christ, Most Reverend R. Daniel Conlon, Bishop of Joliet

LENTEN REGULATIONS

1. Everyone 14 years of age or over is bound to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and all the Fridays of Lent. 2. Everyone 18 years of age and under 59 years of age is bound to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. 3. On these two days of fast and abstinence, only one full meatless meal is allowed. Two other meatless meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to each one’s needs, but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted on these two days, but liquids, including milk and fruit juices are allowed. When health or ability to work would be seriously affected, the law does not oblige. 4. To disregard completely the law of fast and abstinence is seriously sinful. 5. Lent is the principal season of penance in the Church year. All of the faithful are strongly urged to develop and follow a program of voluntary self-denial (in addition to following the Lenten regula-tions), serious prayer, and a performance of works of charity and mercy.

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The Society of St. Vincent DePaul St. Andrew the Apostle Conference

…neighbor helping neighbor... Our helpline 815-886-4165 ext. 304

All calls are confidential with callbacks within 24 hours.

In the Gospel, we read that Jesus was “moved with pity”, and so he chose to heal the leper. The leper publicized his cleansing and spread word of Jesus’ good acts. So much so, that it

was impossible for Him to enter the town. Still people kept coming to him from everywhere. May we spread the good news of Jesus and have the grace to put our faith into action.

If you or someone you know, need assistance please call our helpline. All calls are confidential with callbacks within 24 hours.

CPR / AED TRAINING (An AHA HS CPR/AED Provider Course)

The next training session for learning adult/child CPR/AED is being offered on Monday, March 23, 2015. The session will run from 6:00 - 10:00 pm in room 110. Ken Searcy, RN, a St. Andrew parishioner, will be the trainer for this session. If anyone is interested, please contact the office at 815-886-4165, ext. 301 to reserve a space. There is no cost for this nonhealthcare provider class.

February 7 & 8

SUNDAY COLLECTION $17,760.42

SECOND COLLECTION $1,851.46 (HOME MISSIONS)

Did You Know? The Sisters of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate taught in 11 parishes in the Joliet Diocese over the last 150 years, starting with St. John the Baptist, Joliet, in 1863 where over time, 296 sisters taught.

Ash Wednesday Schedule February 18, 2015

Masses: English - 6:30am,8:00am & 9:15am

Polish - 7:30pm (Hall) Bilingual - 8:00pm

Prayer Services: English - Noon, & 3:30pm

Trilingual - 5:00pm, 6:00pm En Español - 6:30pm (Hall),

7:00pm(Church)

Ultreya!

If you are looking for a fun, friendly group of Catholic men and women of all ages …

Then this is for you! Please join us at the

Bolingbrook/Naperville area monthly Ultreya Monday, February 16, 7:00 pm

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 1501 W. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook

(½ mile west of Weber Road)

Small group discussions at 7:00 pm, followed by Mass at 7:30 pm, and an inspiring witness speaker, fellowship and refreshments immediately following

ALL ARE WELCOME!!

Knight at the Rink

Please spend a night with the Knights of Columbus Bishop Roger Council at the Chicago Wolves Game. The game will take place on February 21st at 7:00pm. Tickets are $22.50. Each ticket purchased comes with a free hat voucher that is to be used at the game. We will be tailgating at Fat Ricky’s at 4:00pm before the game. Please ask a Knight for tickets, or call 815-577-0512.

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1. Any active Parish women can be your nomination for Woman of the Year. She does not

have to be an active member of the Council of Catholic Women. 2. Nominations will be selected from the nomination sheets returned to the Parish Office or

any of the 4 previous Women of the Year, of which the nominating committee is made up.

3. All nominations must be signed by you, to be valid. You may nominate more than one

person, but each name must be on a different form. 4. Only the pastor and the 4 previous Women of the Year will have access to nominee in-

formation. (Nominations are kept confidential.) 5. DEADLINE- all nominations must be turned in by the Wednesday, February 25,2015. 6. Announcement of Woman of the Year will be made at the Noon Mass on Sunday March 15, 2015. 7. Please consider a minimum of 3 to 5 years of active Parish involvement as a requirement

for the woman you nominate. St. Andrew the Apostle Woman of the Year should be a woman who displays spirituality in her daily life, strives in her activities to promote the betterment of the Parish, displays a Christian willingness to help where needed and she also should be a visible member of the church community.

If you wish to nominate a woman and want more information, feel free to contact: CCW President or anyone on “Woman of the Year 2015 Committee” Deb Eischen, Lisa Heil, Marianne Ott, and Darlene Searcy Just fill in your nomination below: Name of nominee:

_________________________________________________________________________ Reason I believe she should be named “St. Andrew the Apostle Woman of the Year”. _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________

WOMAN OF THE YEAR

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Ks. Sebastian Gargol Marta Wysocki

Marta Wysocki Koordynator Polskiego Duszpasterstwa

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

Godziny pracy: Wtorki i Środy od 9 a.m do 2:30 p.m.

Ks. Sebastian Gargol Wikariusz Parafialny

(815) 886-4165 ext. 311 email: assocpastor@andrewcc.org

sprawy urzędowe po wcześniejszym ustaleniu spotkania

VI NIEDZIELA ZWYKŁA

ZAZNACZ KALENDARZ

• 18 Luty- Środa Popielcowa Msze w języku angielskim: 6:30 am, 8:00 am, 9:15 am Msza w języku polskim: 19:30 w Hall Msza dwu języczna: (angielsko-hiszpańska): O godzinie 20:00 w kościele Nabożeństwo Modlitewne: Po angielsku o godzinie 12:00 i 13:00 W trzech językach o godzinie 17:00 i 18:00 Po hiszpańsku o godzinie 18:30 w Hall i 19:00 w kościele • 20 Luty-Droga Krzyżowa o godzinie 19:00

Pierwszy Fish Fry 4:30-7:30 27 Luty-Droga Krzyżowa o godzinie 19:00

Fish Fry 4:30-7:30

Ryba (3 szt.)......................................................................$9.00 Kanapka z rybą.................................................................$7.00 Krewetki (6 szt.)..............................................................$10.50 Kombinacja (2 ryby i 4 krewetki)...................................$9.00 Pizza.................................................................................$3.00 Wszystkie posiłki serwowane z frytkami, surówka,

bułką, masłem, kawą, herbatą i lemoniadą.

Ryba 1szt. $2.00 Krewetek 3 szt. $4.00 Frytki $2.00 Surówka $ .50

Zamów na wynos (815) 886-4165 wew. 419 Po godzinie 4:00 popołudniu w dzień obiadu

DODATKOWE PORCJE

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SENIOR

SCENE

Join us at the Rialto Theater on March 19th at 7:30pm to enjoy a performance by “The Priests”, a classical music trio from Ireland. Ticket price is $45.50 per person (transportation is on your own). Please call the parish office at 815-886-4165, ext. 301 by February 15th if you would like to attend.

SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION

For adults (18 years and older)

If you never made your Confirmation and desire to receive this Sacrament, please contact Barbara at the Adult Faith Formation Office (815-886-4165, ext. 308). Sessions for preparation of this Sacrament will be held on the following five Tuesdays: Febru-ary 10, 2015, February 17, 2015, March 3, 2015, March 10, 2015 and March 17, 2015 at 7:00 PM and the Sacrament of Confirmation will take place on Sunday, May 17, 2015 at 2:00 PM at the Cathedral of St. Raymond in Joliet.

These sessions are open to all adults (18 years or older) who desire to receive the Sacrament of Con-firmation.

Attention Singers!

Do you like to sing, but cannot make the commit-ment to a regular schedule of rehearsals and litur-gies? If so, consider being

part of our Resurrection Choir. This group sings at funerals Masses held at St. Andrew. Funerals are normally held at 10:00 AM Monday-Saturday. There are no rehearsals and you are not committed to attend every funeral. The music is mostly from the Gather Hymnals from which we sing for Mass.

This is a wonderful way to support those who are grieving the loss of a loved one, and to pray with them and for them. If you are interested in this ministry or have more questions, call Sue at 815-886-4165 ext. 314.

Sounds of Sacred Music with guest children’s choir

On Saturday, February 21, 2015, St. Andrew the Apostle will welcome members of the Cathedral Children’s Choir to sing at the 4:00pm and 5:30pm Masses. This choir brings together chil-dren from all over the Diocese of Joliet to joy-fully praise God through sacred music. Members of the CCC are excitedly preparing to represent our Diocese in December 2015 at an International Youth Choral Festival with Pope Francis in the Vatican, and they are touring par-ishes around the Diocese in preparation for their momentous pilgrimage. Your prayers and generous support are needed to send our young singers to Rome! To learn more or to contribute online, visit www.cathedralchildrenschoir.org or call 815.325.7361.

RETURN TO GOD

On the hallway wall at the church entrance and at the East entrance in the Parish Hall is a large brown cross. On that cross beginning on Ash Wednesday and all through Lent, you will find smaller purple crosses with items that our dedicated parish staff wish for. During this time of Prayer, Penance, and Alms-giving, can you find it in your heart to “take up your cross”, a purple cross, put your name and phone number on the back, and drop it in the basket or re-turn it to a staff member or the Parish Office. We will contact you about your donation. Thank you for your kindness.

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St. Andrew the Apostle Faith Formation (815) 886-5962 Fax (815) 886-6624 Mary Tibble, Director of Faith Formation, ext. 503

ALL ARE WELCOME ALL THE TIME: WE NEVER CLOSE!!

The Diocese of Joliet and our St. Andrew the Apostle family extend an invitation to all families to join us in our monthly sessions of "Generations of Faith." This is a wonderful opportunity for your family to continue to grow in love and understanding of Jesus Christ. Join the hundreds of others who journey together in Faith.

Faith Formation Office hours: First three Sundays from 9 a.m until Noon. Contact us at: Ffoffice@andrewcc.org or call 815-886-5962 ex. 501 Adults are invited to learn through scripture and discussion why The Our Father is really "The Lord's Prayer": Sunday, February 15th beginning at 6:30 p.m. In our parish hall. Fine dining is included...friends are welcome!

Joseph Ochoa, Bill Nelson, James Dean Johnson, Mstr. Sg. Jose Sanchez, Kyle Tranchitello, Michael Cavoto, Matthew Domek, Humberto Zermeño, Christopher Durkovic, Joshua Plucinski, Kurt Warkenthien, Cpl. Stephen M. Hornbeck, HN James M. Chavez, 2nd Lt. Alexander Nuxoll and all our men and women in the military.

PRAYERS OF THE PARISH

Remember these men and women in your daily prayers . . .

Priests, Deacons, Seminarians and Women & Men Religious of the Diocese of Joliet

FEBRUARY 15 Frs. Daniel Torson C.PP.S., Robert Lucas CM 16 Bishop Joseph Siegel 17 Frs. Danilo Soriano & Dennis Spies 18 Luke Zanoni (Seminarian) 19 Frs. Kevin Spiess & Daniel Francis Stamora 20 Thomas Dunn & John Horan (Seminarian) 21 Dcns. Andrew Cirmo, William Ciston, Jerry Clark, Raymond Clark, Gregory Clodi, Christopher Cochran, Joseph Cotugno, John Cozzens, William Crane

Knights of Columbus Annual St. Patrick Day Dinner / Dance

Saturday, March 7th

Doors open at 5:30 pm in the Parish Hall. Complete corned beef dinner, cash bar, entertainment by A-1 Enterprise, 50/50 raffles and a grand prize of a 55” LED flat screen TV. Individual tickets are $15 each, or reserve a table of 10 for $150. For reservations, call Rick Skorski at 815-577-0512.

Calling all Bakers! Fish Fry starts Friday, February 20th. We will be needing lots of baked goods to sell for dessert at the Fish Fry. Anyone able to bake, please bring your baked items to the hall after 3:00 pm on Friday, February 20th. Thank you.

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15 de Febrero del 2015 (815) 886-4165 Ext. 312 Hispanic@andrewcc.org

EL GRUPO DE ORACION CARISMATICO JESUS ES LA ROCA

El Miércoles 18 de Fe-brero no habrá Circu-

lo de Oración. por que es el Miércoles

de ceniza. y

El día 25 de Febrero a las 8 PM después del Vía Crucis se celebra una misa de sanación con el Padre Hugo y el Padre Mariano. Si están enfermos, solos y agobiados vengan que el

Señor los espera.

La Sagrada Familia Sr. Manuel y Llanet Granados y

Familia.

Intención de Misa

Sr. Agustín y Sr. Michael Vásquez + Sra. Margarita López +

Sra. Eloisa García + Sr. Miguel Y Alex Gutiérrez +

Sr. Aníbal Calderón + José Luz Granados + Gladys Granados que cumple anos hoy

Valentina Hernández presentación de 3 años hoy.

AUNOS AVISOS PARA EL MES DE FEBRERO Y MARZO DE 2015 VENTA DE PESCADO 20 DE FEBRERO 4:30 PM 7:30PM RETIRO DE CUARESMA 14 DE MARZO 8AM -3:30.PM ESTACIONES DE LAS VIA CURSIS CADA MIERCOLES DE CURARESMA A LAS 7:00 PM PROTEJANDO LOS NINOS DE DIOS HABLAR CON RAMONA TAGLE 21 DE FEBRERO 9 AM-12 PM SALON 105 CURSILLO PARA LOS HOMBRES EL 5-15 DE MAZO CONFESSIONES MARZO 31 ESPANOL Y ENGLES 7:00 PM

ULTREYA SEMANAL. CUARTO #

106 10:00 AM

PARA MAS

INFORMACION HABLAR CON JUAN

FRANCISCO VILLALOBOS

815-378-3633

ADORACION NOCTURNA EL 21 DE FEBRERO 8:30 PM HASTA

EL 4:45 AM HABLAR CON

MANUEL GRANADOS 815-304-9557

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I would like to have my house blessed. Please contact me to make arrangements.

Name _________________________________

Address _______________________________ _______________________________________

Home Phone ____________________________

Work Phone ____________________________

Please Pray For

Antoinette Borkowicz, Dennis Koch, Jr., Virginia Fonda-kowski, Violet Sinkula, Richard Lachowski, Antoinetta Krantz, Katie Churulo, Doreen Thiboult, Mary Gardner, Kathryn Manago, Kimberly Swada, Larry Stokes, Marie Lynch, Michael Boyle, Mikayla Elia, Harold Christ, Samantha Elia, Lukas Panek, Marcia Kizior, Helga Cantrelle, Leon Lasota, Carolyn Kolasinski, Mary Ann Manago, Kathy Can-nell, John Kiester, Tom Bogan, Betty Knoth, Bill Litton, Jim Konieczny, Dan Steffens, Dave Paulsen, Ann Marie Mosquera, Ralph Schweihs, Doris Conklin, Bobby Bushnell, Patrick Cavanaugh, Carolyn Milschewski, Rose Elwart, Georgiana Kowalski, Marion Kowalski, Pat Sumoski, Jim Stewart, Janet Phad, Charles Angela, Frances Ison, Juan Gomez, Sandra Glanpicolo, Austin Julitz, Zachary Majkrzak, Clarence Sinkula, Donald Cassidy, Larry Hahn, Richard Bergmann, Michael Cavoto, Erin McCann, Louie Ison, Pat Hill, Carolyn Sharpe, Chris Sedor, Barbara Mitchell, Jason Borowski, Bob Skinkis, Carole Ann Banks, Sandy Kizior, Joe Mauricio, Jr., Chris Pettrone, George Lambert, Karen Lan-gan, Joseph Loboda.

Look upon our brothers and sisters who are ill, in the midst of illness and pain, may they be united with Christ, who heals both body and soul; may they know the consolation promised to those who suffer and be fully restored to wellness and whole-ness. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen.

GRANT ETERNAL REST, LIGHT AND PEACE TO ALL FAITHFUL DEPARTED, especially Arnold Gresser.

Please call the parish office by Monday at (815) 886-4165 for the name of your loved one to be placed for 3 weeks on our short term prayer list. Also, please call the parish office, if you are hospitalized and would like a visit from our hospital ministry team or homebound and in need of communion.

Hospital Visitation of Parishioners

Please remember that if you or any family members find yourselves in a hospital, be sure to let them know you are a parishioner at St. Andrew’s — it doesn’t hurt to say it a few times, either! Whenever we priests, deacons or Eucharistic Ministers come to visit, we check the hospital list of parishioners printed under “St. Andrew.” But if you’re not listed as a parishioner of St. Andrew, we won’t know you’re even there! We do not want to miss you! You can always call us, too, at the office, ext. 301. Thank you. May the Lord Jesus be with you all your days, to love and be loved by Him, to honor and serve Him, as He honors and serves us!

A COMMUNITY OF WORD AND SACRAMENT

SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION

CATECHUMENATE The Catechumenate is a community which gathers those adults who have not been baptized, and seek deeper insight into the Christian faith.

BAPTISM OF CHILDREN We joyfully celebrate the baptism of children of Christian households which are joined to our weekly worship, and have active registration in our parish community for at least 3 months. After registration in the parish, please attend an Evening of Awareness, if you have not attended a class in the past two years, to register for Baptism and select a date. Classes are presented on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Baptism is celebrated on the third Sunday of the month at 1:30 p.m.

EUCHARIST AND CONFIRMATION Formation for those coming first to the table of the Lord as children is infused into the efforts of our school and Faith Formation Office. Confirmation formation is a two year process completed in eighth grade. Please call the Faith Formation Office for more information.

SACRAMENTS OF COMMITMENT MARRIAGE Marriage preparation is a six month process of prayer, reflection and study. Couples work with both the presider and a sponsor couple through this process. Please note that this six month period of preparation is essential.

ORDERS Those seeking assistance in discerning a call to ordained ministry are encouraged to call the parish offices.

SACRAMENTS OF HEALING RECONCILIATION Reconciliation is available each Saturday afternoon, Wednesday evening 5:30-7:00pm, through seasonal communal services, and by appointment.

ANOINTING Anointing of the Sick is offered through seasonal services, and always by request. If hospitalized, please immediately seek anointing from the Catholic chaplain.

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.

The requirements to receive food commodities from the Pantry is that a valid State of Illinois Driver's License or State of Illinois ID and a current utility bill with your Romeoville address must be presented at the time of sign-in. Due to the poor economy, loss of employment or housing, and if you are currently residing with a Romeoville family, you may bring your valid Illinois Driver’s License or State ID AND a current utility bill from the Romeoville residents you are living with. Some proof of residency must be established. This must be brought to the Pantry each time you come for food assistance.

The Pantry is located at 219 Arlington. For further information, please contact Jack or Pat Frazier at (815) 919-3233.

Crisis Pregnancy Women’s Choice Services 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

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Parish Staff (815) 886-4165 Rev. Gregor Gorsic, Pastor, ext. 317

Rev. Sebastian Gargol, Associate Pastor, ext. 311 Rev. Jacob Kolawole, Priest in Residence, ext. 301 Marian Peters, Secretary, ext. 301 Bernadette Sedlacek, Manna, ext. 303 Deacon Ron Searls, Business Manager, ext. 302 Marta Wysocki, Coordinator of Polish Ministry, ext. 307 Ramona Tagle, Coordinator of Hispanic Ministry, ext. 312 Sue Psenicka, Director of Music & Worship Coordinator, ext. 314 Barb Sanders, Contact for Adult Faith Formation, ext. 308 Russell McNab, Facility Manager, ext. 316

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

St. Andrew Faith Formation (815) 886-5962 Mary Tibble, Director, ext. 503

Deacons: Deacon Jesse Tagle Deacon Jerry Clark Deacon Ricardo Marquez Deacon Herb Waldron Deacon Felix Dominguez Deacon Rich Ford Deacon Rigoberto Padilla

St. Vincent de Paul Society (815) 886-4165 ext. 304 Knights of Columbus (815) 651-4585 Independent Counseling Services Victor Alvarez (815) 886-4165 ext. 315