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Corner of Irving Park Road & Wagner Avenue—Schiller Park, Illinois 60176 Rectory: 4157 Atlantic Avenue—847-678-0138

www.stbeatriceparish.org

REV. ROBERT SCHULTZ, Pastor REV. MR. RONALD PILARSKI, Permanent Deacon

REV. J. JERRY BRESNAHAN, Pastor Emeritus Zerlina Kirchen/REL. ED. 847-671-6429 Richard Gersten, Music Director

MARRIAGES Church arrangements should be made well ahead of reception and hall arrangements by calling in person at the rectory. Couples are expected to meet with one of the priests before the marriage for instruction and preparation at least 6 months before date of marriage. VISITS TO THE SICK Communion visits are made in homes by making arrangements at the rectory. Anyone who is seriously ill or over 65 and ailing is invited to receive the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. When a family member is hospitalized, please notify the rectory so that hospital visits can be made.

NEW PARISHIONERS Please register at the rectory.

MASSES Saturday Evening: 5:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 Noon Weekday Mass (Monday thru Thursday): 8:30 AM Communion Service Friday & Saturday: 8:30 AM Holy Day Masses: 8:30 AM, 12:00 Noon and 7:00 PM SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (Confession) Saturday Afternoon: 4:00—4:30 PM BAPTISMS Second Sunday of the month 1:15 PM Parents are required to participate in a baptismal prep. class before or after birth of child. For arrangements call the rectory at 847-678-0138.

The Epiphany of the Lord January 7, 2018

All kings shall pay him homage, all nations shall serve him.

— Psalm 72:11

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It’s sad to see that the Christmas season is already nearing its end. Normally the season lasts for three weeks, but this year it was only two weeks, simply due to the way that the calendar worked out this year. Personally, I wouldn’t mind going back to the “old days,” when the Christmas season would last un l the Feast of the Presenta on of the Lord on Feb. 2nd. A er all, since we always get 3-4 weeks of Advent to prepare for Christmas, we should also get at least that much me in the Christmas season to celebrate the birth of our Savior, don’t you think? Anyway, that’s just my two cents!

So, this year’s Christmas season will end tomorrow, January 8th, with the Feast of the Bap sm of the Lord. But before we get to that day, on this weekend we first celebrate the Solemnity of the Epiphany. The Epiphany of the Lord refers to the fact that the news of Jesus’ glorious birth did not just stay confined to a few people in Bethlehem. Rather, because of the prophecies from God, the announcement of the angels, and the visit of the Magi, the Christ Child was made manifest to all the na ons. In other words, on Epiphany Sunday we celebrate that the Word got out! The Good News began to be spread so that more and more people would believe in Jesus. You could say, then, that one reason why the Epiphany is so important is because it is a mission-oriented feast day. It reminds us that we are all obligated by our bap sm to be ambassadors for God, to spread the Good News of His Gospel.

And speaking of bap sm: as I had said, the Christmas season concludes with the Feast of the Bap sm of Lord. Normally this feast occurs on a Sunday, not a Monday (but again, the calendar just worked out differently this year). The Bap sm of the Lord marks the end of the Christmas season precisely because it also marks the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry. As you may know, the Gospels do not talk much about Jesus’ early earthly life. Of the four Gospel writers, only Ma hew and Luke talk about Jesus’ birth, and only Luke briefly talks about Jesus as a young boy growing up with His family in Nazareth (also known as “the hidden years”). The first me we see Jesus as an adult in Ma hew and Luke’s Gospels is at His bap sm, and the bap sm is also where we first see Jesus at all in Mark and John’s Gospels. So, in the liturgical calendar the Feast of the Bap sm of the Lord marks the end of Jesus’ early years and the beginning of His public ministry as an adult. Hence, this feast closes out the Christmas season. It also marks the beginning of the season of Ordinary Time (but I’ll talk more about that season in next week’s ar cle!)

Finally, even though our first drawing for the 2018 HYPOD raffle takes places this week, that doesn’t mean that it’s too late to buy ckets. HYPOD ckets are available all year long, and every

cket is good for every weekly drawing of the year. So, even if you were to buy your cket now, you would s ll have 51 chances to win $100 or $500 during 2018. HYPOD ckets can be purchased any me at the rectory.

St. Beatrice, pray for us. May God bless you.

Fr. Rob

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TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION

Where on earth would you go to honor the magi? Iran or Saudi Arabia, Tarshish or the Isles come to mind, but Cologne, Germany would be a good choice. There the Shrine of the Three Kings has been the centerpiece of the city’s cathedral since the fourth century. Today it is the largest reliquary in the world: a gilded and ornamented triple casket gleaming high above the altar. In the fourth century, the supposed relics of the wise men were taken from Constantinople to Milan, where they remained until the German Emperor with the unlikely name Frederick Barbarossa (Red Beard) gave them to the Archbishop of Cologne. Ever since, pilgrims have streamed into the city to honor the magi, the first of all pilgrims, and thus the heavenly patrons of all who have some holy wanderlust. This largest Gothic cathedral in Europe today was begun in the mid-1200s to house the relics. In medieval times, the relics in a city’s possession were often the key to a sound international economy. The reliquary was last opened in 1864, and the remains of three men were indeed discovered. The cathedral is well worth a visit, with enormous twin spires forming the largest façade of any church in the world (it is the model for St. Patrick’s in New York). Construction began in 1248 and ended in 1880, a six-hundred-year project. Today, it is a World Heritage Site, described by the U.N. as “an exceptional work of human creative genius.” This great treasure of our tradition suffered fourteen direct bomb hits in World War II but did not collapse. It survived while the city burned around it, preserved, the townspeople say, by three heavenly patrons. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:9-20 or 1 Sm 1:1-8 and 1 Sm 1:9 -20; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Mk 1:21-28 Wednesday: 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20; Ps 40:2, 5, 7-10; Mk 1:29�39 Thursday: 1 Sm 4:1-11; Ps 44:10-11, 14-15, 24- 25; Mk 1:40�45 Friday: 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a; Ps 89:16-19; Mk 2:1�12 Saturday: 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a; Ps 21:2-7; Mk 2:13�17 Sunday: 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19; Ps 40:2, 4, 7-10; 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20; Jn 1:35-42

Franklin Park American Legion to Help Homeless Veterans

Franklin Park American Legion Post 974

will be hosting a Stand Down January 14, 2018 to help the homeless. We will be serving a hot meal, and distributing

comfort items. Donations of coats, shoes, warm clothing, blankets, sweaters, hats, gloves, as well as toiletries, are needed.

Please bring your donations to the Franklin Park American Legion post,

9757 W. Pacific Ave., Franklin Park, Il. Tuesday through Friday after 3:00pm.

For more information, or to arrange a different time, please call

847-560-0459.

NEW LECTORS NEEDED!

We need more lectors to proclaim the word of God at Mass. This is a

wonderful opportunity to be involved in the Mass and in the parish. The

training session for new lectors will be on Saturday, Jan. 20th at 1:00pm in church. Please call the rectory if you can make it, or you are also welcome to show up on that day.

GOD’S PROMISE TO ALL PEOPLE Today Isaiah reminds the people of God that the land shall be restored to their possession, they shall rejoice to see their people return from the bondage of exile, and that they shall be a light to the nations. In other words, through the people of Israel, the Savior shall come to all people who seek God with a sincere heart. This brings joy and the radiance of God’s glory to all the world and to all people everywhere. Through the fidelity of the people of God, and through God’s fidelity to them, all people shall become God’s children and rejoice in the fulfillment of God’s promise to Israel. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

MUSIC MINISTRY If you are interested in joining St. Beatrice

Adult Choir, or Children’s Choir please Contact Richard Gersten, Music

Director (708) 786-8630 or atenorsart@sbcglobal.net

The Children’s Choir: Karen Lima (Assistant Coordinator)

Karen.ann.lima@gmail.com

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Saturday—January 13th 5:00—M. Widuch, J. Widuch Sunday—January 14th 8:00—W. Prystajko 10:00—V. DelPilar, R. DelPilar, R. DelPilar 12:00—A. Lecas, G. Berger

_xvàÉÜá Saturday—January 13th 5:00—P. Godziszewski Sunday—January 14th 8:00—B. Piltaver 10:00—R. Kraft 12:00—Z. Kirchen

`|Ç|áàxÜá Éy VÉÅÅâÇ|ÉÇ Saturday—January 13th 5:00—G. Rawski, E. Melnitzke, M. Widuch Sunday—January 14th 8:00—F. Losacco, B. Piltaver, D. Quinlan 10:00—A. Danhoffer, R. Klug, R. Kraft 12:00—A.Campbell, M. Bors, H. Szymanska

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`táá cÜxá|wxÜ Saturday—January 13th 5:00—Fr. Rob Sunday—January 14th 8:00—Fr. Rob 10:00—Fr. Rob 12:00—Fr. Rob Baptisms—1:15pm

Sunday—January 7th 8:00—Lena Gennetti, req. Family Franklin Losacco, req. Family Ida Japczyk, req. Mr & Mrs Frank Japczyk 10:00—Charles Bedorsian, req. Douglas and Barbara Matsunaga Alexander Buziuk, req. Ministry of Consolation Peg Holmes, req. Les & Connie Fippinger Ron Kraft, Jr., req. Kraft Family 12:00—Christina Molloy, req. Mr & Mrs Daniel Sauvageau Peg Holmes, req. Ministry of Consolation Monday—January 8th 8:30—Charles & Mary Bedrosian, req. Paula and Morris Lance Robert Kiak, req. James Cunningham Tuesday—January 9th 8:30—Purgatorial Society Theresa Cusiok, req. James Cunningham Wednesday—January 10th 8:30—Mary Gorecki, req. James Cunningham Thursday—January 11th 8:30—Louise Dinschel Deacon Roberto Rivas, req. Family Friday—January 12th 8:30—Bobby Sims, req. James Cunningham Saturday—January 13th 8:30—Ed Trzaska 5:00—Elizabeth Gersten, req. Richard Gersten Harvey R. Hobik, req. Frances Hobik Christina Molloy, req. Chris Dee Stefanski Sunday—January 14th 8:00—Lena Gennetti, req. Family Franklin Losacco, req, Family Ruth Andres, req. Toots 10:00—Matthew Chraca, req. Darryl & Karen Savage Charles Bedrosian, req. Conrad Family Roger Louis-Charles, req. Family Eleno Mayol, Sr., req. Family Felipa Gonzales, req. Family Bienvienida Caceres, req., Family Felix Soto, req. Family 12:00—Christina Molloy, req. Mr & Mrs Daniel Sauvageau 1:15—Baptism

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Week of December 30th & 31st, 2017 Weekly………………………………$4,092.00 Fuel & Heat………………………....$30.00 Maintenance………………………..$1,275.00 Christmas……………………………$1,290.00 Solemnity of Mary…………………..$679.00 Budget……………………………….$4,903.85 Actual………………………………..$4,092.00 Short…………………………………($811.85) MANY THANKS

Paul Pignatelli Lucy Ramirez

Pauline Givens Adriana Morello

Bill Cyplick Kathy DeCarlo

Virginia Ohman Gloria Sullivan Lucille Yarnell

Micky Plier Ron Bork

Abigail Remian Maria Gandor

Kendal Sheldon Mar n Buganski

Paul Medo Bernie Maki Bob Sztuk

Tom Walsh Linda Rawski Eleanor Vogel Jericho Ernst Noreen Lynch

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HYPOD WEEK OF December 31st, 2017 $500—Paul Pignatelli—Tkt#2973

Seller—Paul Pignatelli Tickets are still available from the

Rectory during the week.

2018 HYPOD TICKETS 2018 HYPOD TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE

USHERS AFTER MASS, OR AT THE RECTORY DURING THE WEEK

HYPOD IS THE BIGGEST FUND RAISER THE PARISH HAS.

TICKETS ARE $10.00 AND ARE GOOD FOR 52 DRAWING A YEAR PLEASE HELP

THE PARISH IN RAISING MONEY FOR THIS FUND RAISER.

PRIZES $100 EVERY WEEK (40 DRAWINGS)

$500 LAST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH(12 DRAWINGS)

Week 17

$400 Winner

Elsa M. Volpe—Tkt#2203

St. Beatrice Women’s Club

The next club meeting will be held on Saturday, January 13th at 9:30am in

the Gathering Room at Church. Please note that if there is a funeral,

the meeting will be moved to the Rectory.

Karen, Sue, Mary Ellen & Mary Jo

Catholic Charities Congregate Meals for Seniors

All seniors over the age of 60 are invited to enjoy, food, fun, and fellowship at Catholic

Charities senior congregate dining sites located throughout Suburban Cook and Lake Counties. Enjoy a hot, nutritionally balanced

lunch while getting to know others and enjoying friendly games of bingo and Wii bowling,

movies, and more! A donation for every meal is appreciated, but no qualifying senior is

turned away due to their inability to donate. no senior goes hungry! For more info

contact a location near you. Arlington Heights—847-797-5350

Calumet City—708-832-1208 Cicero—708-652-3545

Markham—708-331-0233 Lake County-(8 sites) 847-782-4170

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Coordinator of Religious Education: Ms. Zerlina Kirchen Phone: 847-671-6429 Email: religiousedcoordinator@outlook.com

Religious Education News

Upcoming Events Saturday, January 13, 2018

Religious Education Class – 9:00 – 11:30am Teaching Mass – 10am in Church

Saturday, January 20, 2018

Special Sacraments Class – 9:00 – 11:00am

Saturday, January 27, 2018 Religious Education Class – 9:00 – 11:30am

Confirmation Biography Sheet and Sponsor Selection Sheet Due

What We’re Learning 5th Grade We learned about the Sacrament of Confirmation and how it is a sign of spiritual adulthood. Through Confirmation the Holy Spirit bestows on us the graces needed to be a discerning, knowledgeable, and strong Christians. We learned that the Catholic Church is one church all over the world. The Pope, bishops, priests, and deacons make up the clergy of the Church. The Members of the Church who are not part of the clergy are called the laity. We learned that the Catholic Church has an Eastern and Western Tradition with some differences in Church layout, languages, and customs for celebrating the Mass.

The Epiphany of the Lord!

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MASS BOOK FOR YEAR 2018

WE ASK THAT YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM AND EITHER DROP IT OFF AT THE RECTORY OR PUT IT IN THE COLLECTION BASKET. THE MASS STIPEND IS $10.00 FOR EACH INTENTION.

OUR MASS SCHEDULE IS AS FOLLOWS: DAILY MASS MONDAY – THURSDAY – 8:30 A.M.

SATURDAY – 5:00 P.M. SUNDAY – 8:00 A.M., 10:00 A.M. AND 12:00 NOON

OUR HOLY DAY SCHEDULE IS: 8:30 A.M., 12:00 NOON AND 7:00 P.M.

IF WE CANNOT SCHEDULE YOUR INTENTIONS AT THE TIME AND DATE REQUESTED, WE WILL SCHEDULE THEM AS CLOSE TO THOSE TIMES AS POSSIBLE. ______________________ __________________ your name phone # INTENTIONS DATE AND TIME PREFERRED

January 2018 Calendar January 7th Donut Sunday after the 8 & 10am Massses Family Mass Noon RCIA 9:45am to Noon January 8th A.A. Meeting 7:00pm January 11th Alanon Meeting 7:30pm January 13th CCD 9:00-11:30am Women’s Club Meeting 9:30am January 14th RCIA 9:45am to Noon January 15th Rectory Closed A.A. Meeting 7:00pm January 16th Finance Meeting 7:30pm January 17th K.C. Meeting 7:30pm January 18th Alanon Meeting 7:30pm January 20th Special Sacrament Class 9-11:00 January 21st A.A. Meeting 7:00pm January 25th Al-Anon Meeting 7:30pm ` January 27th CCD 9-11:00am January 29th A.A. Meeting 7:00pm January 31st K.C. Meeting 7:30pm

CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS St. Beatrice Church #512014 4157 Atlantic Avenue Schiller Park, IL 60176 TELEPHONE 847 678-0138 CONTACT PERSON Pat Sullivan SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2010 Adobe XI Windows 7 TRANSMISSION TIME Tuesday 3:00 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION January 7th, 2018 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 8 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS