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FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5; Ps 24:1bc-4ab, 5-6; Lk 21:1-4 Tuesday: Rv 14:14-19; Ps 96:10-13; Lk 21:5-11 Wednesday: Rv 15:1-4; Ps 98:1-3ab, 7-9; Lk 21:12-19 Thursday: Rv 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9a; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 21:20-28 Thanksgiving Day (suggested): Sir 50:22-24; Ps 145:2-11; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Lk 17:11-19 Friday: Rv 20:1-4, 11 - 21:2; Ps 84:3-6a, 8a; Lk 21:29-33 Saturday: Rv 22:1-7; Ps 95:1-7ab; Lk 21:34-36 Sunday: Is 2:1-5; Ps 122:1-9; Rom 13:11-14; Mt 24:37-44 Mt 24:37-44

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — David is anointed king of Israel (2 Samuel 5:1-3). Psalm — Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord (Psalm 122). Second Reading — The Father delivered us to the kingdom of his beloved Son (Colossians 1:12-20). Gospel — The repentant criminal receives Jesus’ promise of Paradise (Luke 23:35-43).

The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

Notes from Fr. John

T oday we celebrate the Feast of Christ The King. This is the last Sunday of the Church year. Next week, we begin our story again with the season of Advent. This is also a special week for the Church of Chicago as Archbishop Cupich

becomes a member of the College of Cardinals. Cardinal Cupich has asked us this weekend to focus on the renewal of the church through personal renewal. The Renew My Church initiative is a call for Catholics to take up the work of the church once again by lives of service. It is not the responsibility of our Cardinal, the priests, or local ministers to move the Church forward. Being a Catholic is not a one day a week spectator sport. Christ the King came so that all of us may be empowered to live out his message each and every day in every aspect of our lives. We ask God to move us from complacency to action. This week as a nation and Church, we celebrate Thanksgiving. It is a time to stop what ever rollercoaster we are on in life and give thanks to God for all of our blessings. Difficulties seem to cast bigger shadows than blessings. We can list our hurts, slights, or difficulties, yet we take for granted all the blessings in our lives. This week as a country we put our blessings first. We have two celebrations for Thanksgiving. The first is Tuesday,

November 22, at 7:00 PM when we have a combined prayer service with St. Kieran. The service will combine both our choirs in song and prayer and Fr. O’Mara will lead the service. The second celebration will be on Thanksgiving Day itself. The mass on Thanksgiving will be at 9:00 AM. Please join us for these celebrations. This weekend we have a second collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. The money from the collection helps grass root organizations work to help themselves and their communities. As we count our blessings this week, please consider a gift for those less fortunate. It is a hand up for those in need. Please be as generous as you can today. This week the Union Street Gallery will begin its Handmade Market for the holidays. If you are looking for original gifts for family and friends, I encourage you to visit the market. Many of our parishioners have studios in the Union Street Gallery and will be selling their art during this sale. Go to unionstreetgallery.org for more information. Finally, congratulations to the Marian Catholic Girls Volleyball team for winning the state championship last weekend. I think it was appropriate as we near the feasts of the Immaculate Conception and Our Lady of Guadalupe that Marian Catholic and Marian Central were in the finals. Our Blessed Mother was going to come out on top, one way or another.

St. Kieran Catholic Church

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe November 20, 2016

I rejoiced because they said to me, “We will go up to the house of the LORD.”

— Psalm 122:1

CONGRATULATIONS & SALUTATIONS…

. . . to the following Marian Catholic High School students who achieved Honor Roll status for the first quarter: Joseph Narcissi, Dominic DalDegan, Niya Grant, Jaclyn Cornet, and Ariza Delgado. Your parish family is proud of you!

ST. AGNES/ST. KIERAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

will continue to collect Aurelio’s Logos. Please drop off your shields in the church

vestibule or the rectory.

Thank you

for your ongoing support of this fundraiser!

Make a Joyful Noise this Thanksgiving Season

During this season of thankfulness and praise, we will celebrate a special Thanksgiving Evening Prayer of readings, psalms, and prayers. On Tuesday of Thanksgiving week, November 22, beginning at 7 PM, the choirs and musicians of both St. Agnes and St. Kieran will lead the combined parish families in celebration of the season. This service will be held at St. Kieran Church in Chicago Heights. Parishioners of both parishes are invited to join in contemplation, prayer, and joyful song. Please plan on being a part of this special Evening Prayer as we together give praise and thanks to our abundant Lord!

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

Parish News & Events

There will be no Religious Education Classes on Tuesday, November 22, in honor of the Thanksgiving Holiday. Thanks be to God for all He has given to us. Safe travels!

Are you unable to come to Church? For those who are unable to come to Church on a regular basis and who might like to have Holy Communion brought to them at home are asked simply to contact the business office. Our Ministers of Communion will be more than glad to keep this connection with our praying parish community happening. May our prayers and encouragement continue to go with those who need to know that they are not forgotten.

ST. AGNES LIVE NATIVITY

St. Agnes invites you to celebrate the nativity story!

Friday, December 16th

presentations at 6:30 p.m. & 7:15 p.m.

The nativity story will be read at each presentation and the St. Agnes Choirs will accompany

the reading of the nativity story.

Refreshments will be provided in Isaiah hall following each presentation, hosted by the

St. Agnes Home and School Parent Association.

Come be a part of this most wonderful story and also visit the camels, sheep, cows,

donkeys, goats and more!

ST. KIERAN

GIVING TREE IS COMING!

Beginning with the First Sunday in Advent, November 26/27, ornaments will be

available on our Annual Giving Tree!

Visit our tree in the Day Chapel, choose a gift tag, place unwrapped gift in a bag, tape the tree tag to the outside of the bag, and return your gift to the

boxes provided in the Church vestibule.

Help make Christmas brighter for someone less fortunate! Look for more details to come.

God bless you for caring and sharing!


November 20, 2016

MONTHLY FOOD DRIVES FOR THE

HOLIDAYS

In order to deliver food to the Catholic Charities Food Pantry in time for the holidays, we will be changing our collection weekend as follows:

Christmas Food Drive: December 10/11

The January, 2017, Food Drive will be held on the normal last full weekend of the month, January 28/29. The Outreach Committee again thanks all of our parishioners for their overwhelming response to our monthly Food Drives.

ST. KIERAN WOMEN’S CLUB Holiday Party &

Toy Drive

All women of the parish, join us for a fun filled time!

Wednesday, December 7, 2016 St. Kieran Crawford Hall

at 7:00 p.m.

We will enjoy each other’s company and share our most treasured Christmas memories

through a show-and-tell type format.

If you would like to start a new holiday memory, participate in our optional ornament exchange

by bringing a $10 unwrapped ornament!

Don’t forget to bring a new, unwrapped toy for our Toy Drive to local charities.

Get ready for some fun

and to be filled with the Christmas Spirit!


2017

HOLY FAMILY SHRINE

FLOWER BOOK

The book for flower orders for the Holy Family Shrine is open for 2017. Flowers may be ordered in memory of a deceased loved one or for any special occasion (anniversary, birthday, special intention, etc.). All flower arrangements are ordered by the Rectory Office, delivered on the Friday of the weekend that you have chosen, displayed for the weekend and the following week, then placed in the church vestibule for your pick-up (should you wish to do so).

If you would like to order a flower arrangement for one of the weekends next year, please complete the order form below. You can mail or drop off the form with payment at the Rectory Office OR place in the weekly collection basket in an enveloped marked “Rectory Office—Flower Order.” You will receive a confirmation of your order indicating which date your flowers will be in the shrine. Your check or cash in the amount of $25 must accompany your order. Thanks for decorating Our Lady’s shrine with flowers! I would like to purchase a $25 flower arrangement for Our Lady’s shrine in honor of the following person or event: __________________________________________

My choice of weekend dates are as follows: First Choice: ______________________________________________ Second Choice: ______________________________________________ Requested by: ______________________________________________ Daytime Phone Number: ____________________________________________

2016

ST. KIERAN CHRISTMAS DECORATION

OFFERINGS

The St. Kieran Arts & Environment Committee has once again organized a means for the parish to be involved in decorating our church for Christmas. We are asking for monetary gifts to cover costs for poinsettias, pine trees, fabric, ribbon, and other items used to enhance our celebration of this joyous season. These donations may be made to honor a loved one, to celebrate a special occasion (such as birthdays, anniversaries, birth of a child, etc.), or for a special intention, during the Christmas season. A list of honorees will appear in the bulletin. If you would like to participate, please fill out the form below and return it to the church or rectory, along with payment, by Friday, December 16. I would like to make a donation to the St. Kieran Arts & Environment Committee for Christmas decorations in honor of the following person(s): Honoree_________________________________ Honoree_________________________________ Honoree_________________________________ Honoree_________________________________ Suggested donation is $10.00 per honoree. Total donation enclosed ____________________ Requested by_____________________________


November 20, 2016


WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER

“For in him all the fullness was pleased to dwell,” As we celebrate Christ the King, let us remember the fullness of love reflected in our marriages. Explore more by participating in a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend on December 9-11, 2016, February 17-19, 2017, or April 7-9, 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 .

H-F Park District

For Active Adults and

Seniors

Monday, December 5 from Noon to 2 p.m.

at the Clubhouse at Dolphin Lake 183rd and Governor's Highway, Homewood.

A delicious lunch of classic baked ham with pineapple and brown sugar, smashed sweet potatoes, roasted vegetables, roll, and dessert all catered by Wiley's Grill will be served. Our program will begin with the Sing-A Lings" and continue with the fine entertainment of Just Friends Vocal Ensemble. Rounding out the afternoon there will be door prizes, a raffle, and the opportunity to gather in warm holiday spirit. Fee is $11 for R/NR. Please register by Noon of Thursday, December 1 either in person at the Irwin Community Center, Ridge Rd and Highland Av, Homewood, or by calling 708-957-7275. This party is sponsored by Edward Wright from Edward Jones Investments, Homewood.

P.A.C.F. BINGO

Polish American Community Fair Tuesday’s starts at 6:45 PM

at St. Agnes Parish Hall

Regular BINGO Cards, Computers, Special Progressive Game,

Big Jack Pots, food, and drinks. Funds earned go towards annual scholarships.

TV MASS FOR THE HOMEBOUND:

Do you know someone unable to get to church because of illness, frailty, or other struggles? For

the homebound, "My Sunday Mass on WJYS channel 62 at 10 a.m. provides spiritual comfort

and hope. To see the Mass online, visit www.MySundayMass.org.

(For Catholics who can get to church, TV or online Mass does not meet the Sunday Mass

November 20, 2016

Other News & Events


Our Troops

Army

PFC Roman Ambriz E5 Patrick Atwater

Sgt. Brenden Flanagan Sgt. James R. Hibbs

PFC Lee James Roché CWO Thomas J. Seehausen

Marine Corps SSgt. John Henry

LCpl. Joseph Johnson Cpl. David Rainford Sgt. Patrick Russell SSgt. Nathan Taylor

National Guard SSgt. Paul LaBellle

Navy Eugene Borak Troy DaVault

Raymond J. Martinez

Ministry Schedule for November 26 & 27, 2016

Mathew Heinberg Sarah Hergenrother

Officer Timothy Jones Rose Klauck

Dennis Kurowski Joyce Lentzi Terri Masiur

Kathleen Masterson Tom Maxwell Erin McCann

Shirley Monser Marilyn Monteleone

Herb Neal Rosemarie Pagliero

Elena Presutti Katie Quinn Radomski Marjorie V. Ringwald

Tom Roberts Ron Sinclair

Audrey Strasser Fran Somer Pat Sullivan Gayle Tama

Linda Wickizek Dana Wittman

Marjorie Woltman

5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.

Emil Vasek Dave Dutko Gene Labelle

Raymond Brower Barbara Fonfara Connie Bultema

Judy Longo Gina Caffarini

Gordon Moberg

Natalee Cuti Pat Hand

Kevin Deenihan Karlene Henshaw

Maura Flanifan Ron Magnabosco

Susan Alessandrini Carlos Porrata Dona Amadio

Barbara Stallings Tom Narcissi James Wood

Cheta Emechebe Tyler Stadt

** Altar Servers are needed

Elijah Jean-Simon Leilany Porrata

Barbara Dutko Joshua Shlosberg

Judith Flanigan Robert Lagger

Elizabeth Eagan Thomas Willett

Terry Mazzocca Mary Schmal Jaclyn Cornet

Michelle Acadia Kim Alexander Leo Alexander

Mary Ann Berbig Jenna Bova

Victoria Cavallaro Jolene Cieniawski

Janel Compton Ken Connor

JoAnne Corrigan Frank Costello

Richard Czarnecki Barbara DiGiovanni

Shar Drozdowski Sorita Durham

Rita Dwyer Christine Dymek

Ava Emroll Laurie Emroll

Norman Falcioni Bob Flaws

Tom Fleisher McKenzie Gardiner Marlene Gaughan

Tom Haggerty Florence Hand

William Hand, Sr.

There are dates available throughout 2017

to purchase flowers dedicated to a loved one

for the Holy Family Shrine in the Church.

Monday, November 21 8:00 a.m. Communion Service (C) 5:00 p.m. St. Agnes Athletics (H) to 9 PM

Tuesday, November 22 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass (C) 7:00 p.m. Combined St. Agnes/St. Kieran Choir Thanksgiving Service (C)

Wednesday, November 23 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass (C) 5:00 p.m. St. Agnes Athletics (H) to 9 PM

Thursday, November 24 8:00 a.m. NO DAILY MASS 12:30 p.m. Bible Study (L) to 2 PM 9:00 a.m. THANKSGIVING DAY MASS (C) RECTORY OFFICE CLOSED

Friday, November 25 8:00 a.m. NO DAILY MASS RECTORY OFFICE CLOSED 5:00 p.m. St. Agnes Athletics (H) to 9 PM

Saturday, November 26 9:00 a.m. Communion Service (C) 9:00 a.m. St. Agnes Athletics (H) to 1 PM 3:00 p.m. Glenwood Adult Basketball League (H) to 4:00 PM FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT 4:00 p.m. Confessions (C) to 4:30 PM 5:00 p.m. Anticipated Mass (C)

Sunday, November 27 8:00 a.m. Sunday Mass (C) 10:00 a.m. Sunday Mas s (C)

Monday, November 21 - The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary; Thirty-fourth or Last Week in Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m. • Communion Service

Tuesday, November 22 - St. Cecilia 8:00 a.m. • For the souls in purgatory

Wednesday, November 23 - St. Clement I; St. Columban; Blessed Miguel Agustín Pro 8:00 a.m. • For the people of St. Kieran Parish

Thursday, November 24 - St. Andrew Dũng-Lạc and Companions; Thanksgiving Day 8:00 a.m. • NO MASS AT 8 AM 9:00 a.m. • Edward Lileikis, req. by Kurt & Kathy Rugge

Friday, November 25 - St. Catherine of Alexandria 8:00 a.m. • NO FRIDAY MORNING MASS

Saturday, November 26 - Blessed Virgin Mary 9:00 a.m. • Communion Service 5:00 p.m. • Deceased Members of the Sobut/Capps Families, req. by Louis Capps • Lorraine & Elmer D’Apice, req. by their children & grandchildren • Bud Prior, req. by the Atwater Family • Vera Maloni, req. by Susan & Richard Bordewick

Sunday, November 27 - First Sunday of Advent 8:00 a.m. • Nancy Plucienik, req. by her husband, Harold Plucienik • Betty Staniszewski, req. by John & Carole Foerster 10:00 a.m. • Jim Flanigan, requested by his family • Albert & Angeline Surek, req. by Rose Angell • Ginny Dillon, req. by the Norris Family • Paul Eppel, req. by Ed & Brenda Wesley

November 20, 2016

St. Kieran Catholic Church 724 West 195 Street, Chicago Heights IL 60411

Visit our Website at www.stkieranchurch.org

Parish Mission Statement:

St. Kieran Parish is a Catholic community within the Archdiocese of Chicago. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, nourished by Scripture and Sacrament, we are called by Christ to become disciples and stewards. Through worship, fellowship, catechesis, and service to all God’s children, we embrace our Lord’s challenge to live as family and be his witnesses, beginning here in Chicago Heights.

Parish Staff: Rev. John Siemianowski, Pastor Deacon Eugene Labelle, Senior Deacon Rev. Thomas Kasputis, Associate Pastor Deacon David Dutko Rev. William O’Mara, Resident Associate Deacon Emil Vasek

Weekend Masses are celebrated Saturdays at 5 PM; Sundays at 8 AM and 10 AM Weekday Masses are celebrated Tuesday through Friday at 8:00 a.m.

Communion Services are celebrated on Mondays at 8:00 a.m. and on Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated on Saturdays at 4:00 p.m.

Rectory Office, 708/755-0074: Hours of Operation: 9 AM to 3 PM (Monday—Thursday)

Sandy Vasek, Office Manager, [email protected] Sheila Porrata, Bulletin Editor, [email protected]

Emily Hernandez, Parish Secretary, [email protected]

Religious Education Office, located at St. Agnes, 708/754-0713 Teri Klopp, Coordinator, [email protected]

Aline Keith, Coordinator, [email protected]

Director of Music: Mrs. Joanne Rossbach, 708/755-0074

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Parish Ministries: Knights of Columbus: Keith Betton, 708/699-0130 Visit our website: www.knights997.org

SACRAMENTAL/IMPORTANT INFORMATION

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Contact the Rectory Office to make arrangements. Regular Baptismal Sundays are the first and third Sundays of the month at 11:30 a.m. SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: Contact the Rectory Office at least six month prior to date of marriage. SACRAMENT OF EUCHARIST TO THE HOMEBOUND: Please contact the Rectory Office to set-up visits. ORDER OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION: For adults who wish to know more about the Roman Catholic faith, please contact the Rectory Office and the Director of Religious Education will contact you. NEW PARISHIONERS: To become a member, please contact the Rectory Office for a registration form. BULLETIN/PARISH CALENDAR: Bulletin information should be submitted by email to the Bulletin Editor. Contact the Office Manager for arrangements to use parish facilities.

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