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One Family… United, Empowered Committed United as a Catholic faith family; Empowered by the Holy Spirit to proclaim Christ’s teaching in word and deed; Committed To be Christ to one another through love and service ...and honor the dignity of all people. Former Pastors of St. Francis de Sales: Rev. Joseph F. Firnbach Founding Pastor 1949 - 1970 (1990) Rev. John T. McEnroe 1970 - 1982 Rev. Richard J. Valker 1982 - 1992 ┼ (2011) Rev. Ronald J. Gollatz 1992 - 2006 135 S. Buesching Rd. Lake Zurich, IL 60047 847.438.6622 Fax 847.438.6638 www.stfrancislz.org GOD AND COUNTRY RENEW MY CHURCH THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD

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January8,2017 St.FrancisdeSalesParish Page

One Family… United, Empowered Committed United as a Catholic faith family; Empowered by the Holy Spirit to proclaim Christ’s teaching in word and deed; Committed To be Christ to one another through love and service ...and honor the dignity of all people.

Former Pastors of St. Francis de Sales:

Rev. Joseph F. Firnbach

Founding Pastor 1949 - 1970 ┼

(1990)

Rev. John T. McEnroe 1970 - 1982 ┼

Rev. Richard J. Valker

1982 - 1992 ┼ (2011)

Rev. Ronald J. Gollatz

1992 - 2006

135 S. Buesching Rd. Lake Zurich, IL 60047 847.438.6622 Fax 847.438.6638 www.stfrancislz.org

GOD AND COUNTRY RENEW MY CHURCH

THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD

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WELCOMETOST.FRANCISDESALESPARISH!WewelcomeyoutoSt.FrancisdeSales.Organizedasaparishin1949bytheArchdioceseofChicago,St.FrancisdeSalesParishencompassesthecommunitiesofLakeZurich,DeerPark,HawthornWoods,NorthBarrington,Kildeer,LongGroveandhasastrongspiritualandtemporalpresenceinLakeCounty.IfyouarenewintheseneighborhoodsorarereturningtothepracticeofourCatholicfaith,wewelcomeyoutoourParish.Pleasecallor,betteryet,stopbytheMinistryCentersowecanmeetyou.Ifyouareavisitor,weknowthatyouwilltakesomeofourgoodwillwithyouasyoureturntoyourhomeparish. Sunday, January 8, The Epiphany of the Lord, National Migration Week

• Rel. Ed. Preschool: 9:30 a.m.—School

• Youth Ministry Life Night/2nd Year Confirmation Class

(Topics: Is There More to Life Than This?/Moral Decision Making): 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.—Church & Ministry Center

• Emmaus House Dinner: 6 p.m.—Fr. Valker Hall

Monday, January 9, The Baptism of the Lord

• Mass: 8:30 a.m.—Church • Yoga: 9:15 a.m.—Ministry Center • Prayer Shawl Ministry Gathering:

9:30 a.m.—Ministry Center

• Rel. Ed. Grades 1-5 Classes: 4:15 to 5:30 p.m.—School • Rel. Ed. Middle School Classes (Session A):

6:30 to 8 p.m.—Ministry Center • Athletic Board: 7 p.m.—Ministry Center

Tuesday, January 10, 1st Week in Ordinary Time

• Mass: 7 a.m.—Church • RCIA: 7 p.m.—Church Gathering Space

• Rel. Ed. Grades 1-5 Classes: 4:15 to 5:30 p.m.—School • Rel. Ed. Middle School Classes (Session A):

6:30 to 8 p.m.—Ministry Center • Boy Scouts Troop 309: 7:30 to 9 p.m.—Fr. Valker Hall

Wednesday, January 11

• Mass: 8:30 a.m. & noon—Church • Eucharistic Adoration: 7 to 8 p.m.—Church • Great Bible Adventure:

7 to 8:30 p.m.—Ministry Center • Cancer Sharing & Support:

7 to 9 p.m.—Church Gathering Space

• Rel. Ed. Grades 1-5 Classes: 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. and 6:15 to 7:30 p.m.—School

• 1st Year Confirmation Leaders Meeting: 7 p.m.—Ministry Center

• Choir Rehearsal: 7 to 8:30 p.m.—Ministry Center • St. Vincent de Paul Meeting: 7 p.m.—Ministry Center

Thursday, January 12

• Mass: 7 a.m.—Church • Great Bible Adventure:

9 to 10:30 a.m.—Ministry Center

• St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry: 6 to 8 p.m.—Ministry Center

• Bells Rehearsal: 6:45 to 8:30 p.m.—Church • Scripture School: 7 to 9 p.m.—Ministry Center

Friday, January 13, St. Hilary

• Mass: 8:30 a.m. & noon—Church

Saturday, January 14, Blessed Virgin Mary

• Mass: 8:30 a.m. & 5 p.m.—Church

• Great Bible Adventure: 9 to 10:30 a.m.—Ministry Center

Sunday, January 15, 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

• Rel. Ed. Preschool: 9:30 a.m.—School • Rel. Ed. Home Study Family Session:

11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.—Fr. Valker Hall

• Youth Ministry Life Night/1st Year Confirmation Class (Topics: Finals Solice/Pillars—4 Marks of the Catholic Church): 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.—Church & Ministry Center

• Emmaus House Dinner: 6 p.m.—Fr. Valker Hall

Thankyouforyoursupportofthe2016

AnnualCatholicAppeal!

January8,2017 St.FrancisdeSalesParish Page3 January 8, 2017: The Epiphany of the Lord; National Migration Week Morethanallearthlypleasures,thelovesofOurLordhaveanincomparablestrengthandindescribablepowertorefreshthehumanheart...NothingiscapableofgivingitperfectsatisfactionexcepttheloveofGodalone. -St.FrancisdeSales

TODAY’SREADINGS

FirstReading—Riseupinsplendor,Jerusalem!TheLordshinesuponyouandthegloryoftheLordap-pearsoveryou(Isaiah60:1-6).Psalm—Lord,everynationonearthwilladoreyou(Psalm72).SecondReading—TheGentilesarecoheirs,copart-nersinthepromiseinChristJesus(Ephesians3:2-3a,5-6).Gospel—MagifromtheeastarrivelookingforthenewbornkingoftheJews(Matthew2:1-12).TheEnglishtranslationofthePsalmResponsesfromtheLectionaryforMass©1969,1981,1997,InternationalCommissiononEnglishintheLiturgyCorporation.Allrightsreserved.

THESTAROFBETHLEHEM TheunfoldingofthestoryoftheIncarnationcontinuestodayastheChurchcelebratestheEpiphany.ThetaleofthemagifromtheEastisoneofthemostfascinatinginallofscripture.Ithasmuchtoteachusaboutwhatwecancometoexpect,evenincircumstancesandplacesthatmayseeminsigni icantorsmall.Bethlehemwasatinytown,whatwemightrefertotodayasatownwithoutevenonestoplight.Yetitisoverthisseeminglyinsigni icantplacethattheguidingstarstopsinitsownsearchfortheplacewheretheSaviorwouldbeborn.ToooftenwefailtorecognizethefactthatthestarofBethlehemcomestorestinoureverydaylives,wherewecanexperienceGod’spresence,manifestedinevernewways.EpiphanycallsustoshakeoffourstuporandrecognizetheOnewhocomestosaveus. -Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

READINGSFORTHEWEEKMonday: Is42:1-4,6-7orActs10:34-38; Ps29:1-4,3,9-10;Mt3:13-17Tuesday: Heb2:5-12;Ps8:2ab,5,6-9;Mk1:21-28 orHeb1:1-6and2:5-12;Ps8:2ab,5,6-9; Mk1:14-20and1:21-28Wednesday:Heb2:14-18;Ps105:1-4,6-9; Mk1:29-39Thursday: Heb3:7-14;Ps95:6-11;Mk1:40-45Friday: Heb4:1-5,11;Ps78:3,4bc,6c-8; Mk2:1-12Saturday: Heb4:12-16;Ps19:8-10,15;Mk2:13-17Sunday: Is49:3,5-6;Ps40:2,4,7-10;1Cor1:1-3; Jn1:29-34

TREASURESFROMOURTRADITION

Thisyear,intheUnitedStatesthecelebrationoftheEpiphanyfallsonJanuary8,butthetraditionaldatefortheEpiphanyisJanuary6.ThedateweknowasJanuary6wasestablishedasthesolsticeinEgyptin1996BC,buttheEgyptiancalendarlostafulldayevery128years.TwentycenturieslatertheactualsolsticehadmigratedtoDecember25.PeoplestillkeptJanuary6forthesolsticecelebration,butDecember25,matchingnicelywiththeRomanpaganfeastoftheUnconqueredSun,launchedanextendedsolsticeholiday.Bythetimeoftheearlychurch,thewholeperiodoftwelvedayswascelebratedjustabouteverywhere. ChristiansbegantocelebrateChristasthetruelightoftheworldinfourthemes:theNativity,themanifestationtotheGentiles,thebaptismoftheLord,andtheweddingfeastatCana.Thatwasentirelytoomuchforonedaytohandle.Atwelve-dayseasonwasreadytobeadapted,soChristiansborrowedfromthepagancalendarfortheirownseasonoflight.ThusearlyChristiancelebrationsoftheChristmasseasonextendedfromonedateforthesolstice,December25,totheolderdate,January6.ThedarkesttimeintheNorthernHemispherecouldnowbe illedwiththeChristianobservanceofthearrivaloftheLightoftheWorld. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

SAINTSANDSPECIALOBSERVANCESSunday: TheEpiphanyoftheLord; NationalMigrationWeekMonday: TheBaptismoftheLordTuesday: FirstWeekinOrdinaryTimebeginsFriday: St.HilarySaturday: BlessedVirginMary

WORDSOFWISDOM:TRUEHAPPINESS AbandonyourselfutterlyfortheloveofGod,andinthiswayyouwillbecometrulyhappy.—BlessedHenrySuso

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PARISHREPORTOFSATURDAY/SUNDAYMASSATTENDANCEATST.FRANCISDESALESFOR

THEOCTOBERCOUNT1992TO2015 Year FourWeekends Average ofOctober Attendance2016 10,036 2,5092015 10,345 2,5862014 11,321 2,8402013 12,284 3,0732012 12,352 3,0872011 11,887 2,9722010 11,955 2,9882009 10,871 2,7172008 12,621 3,1552007 10,570 2,642 2006 10,154 2,5382005 9,155 2,289 2004 10,119 2,530 2003 11,086 2,7712002 10,709 2,6772001 11,776 2,9442000 11,784 2,9461999 12,191 3,043 1998 12,657 3,1641997 12,443 3,1111996 12,029 3,0071995 12,042 3,011 1994 11,561 2,8901993 11,352 2,8381992 11,565 2,891

BLESSINGOFMARRIAGEIfyouarecelebratingaweddinganniver-sary,nomatterthenumberofyears,andwishtoreceiveaBlessingofMarriagefromFatherRyan,pleasecallhimat(847)726-4723.EveryyearofmarriagedeservestobecelebratedasamilestoneintheSacramentofMarriage.FatherRyanwouldbegladtoofferablessingonaSunday,duringaweekdayorataspecialoccasionforyouandyourfamily.Hopefullywitheachpassingyearyouaremoreinlovewitheachotherthantheyearbefore.

RETURNTOTHECHURCH...SHAREYOURSTORYWITHFATHERRYANInanefforttoreachouttothosewhohavewalkedawayfromtheChurch,FatherDavidF.Ryan,Pastor,wouldliketohearfromthoseindividuals.Ifyouorsomeoneyouknowisoneandisreadingthisrequest,FatherRyanwelcomestheopportunitytogettoknowyou,shareinadiscussionandofferguidancetoanyquestionsyoumayhaveaboutourCatholicfaith.YouareencouragedtocontactFatherRyanathisdirectline,(847)726-4723.FatherRyan'shopeisthatthisFeedbackForumfortheFaithfulwillprovideanopensettingwhereindividualscanbehonestinexpressingtheirreason(s)forseparatingfromtheChurch,askquestionsand,hopefully,returnasCatholics.Pleaseconsiderparticipation,onceagain,intheChurchofyourBaptism.Inanefforttobestmeetyourneeds,pleaseprovideyournameandcontactinformationifyousendane-mailorleaveavoicemailforFatherRyan.Alldialoguewillbekeptcon idential.

Parish FamiliesRegistered1)HolyNameCathedral,Chicago 6,0002)St.PauloftheCross,ParkRidge 4,7613)St.FrancisdeSales,LakeZurich 4,503 *Currentlyat4,5894)St.Michael,OrlandPark 4,4385)St.Joseph,Libertyville 4,2326)St.Mary,BuffaloGrove 4,2007)St.Clement,Chicago 4,2008)St.ElizabethSeton,OrlandPark 4,1649)St.Damien,OakForest 4,08710)St.James,ArlingtonHeights 4,000

Source: Archdiocese of Chicago, Directory 2015

ARCHDIOCESEOFCHICAGO357PARISHESTOP10PARISHESBASEDONREGISTEREDFAMILIES

RENEWMYCHURCHRESOURCESArchbishopCupichinviteseveryoneacrosstheArchdiocesetojointogetherinlaunchingahistoricnewmomentfortheChurchofChicagotorespondtoChrist'scallto“RenewMyChurch.”Foravarietyofresources,includingvideos,podcasts,andarticles,pleasevisitwww.archchicago.org/renew.

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WORDSOFMISSIONBYPOPEFRANCISILetuspausebeforetheChildofBethlehem.Letusallowourheartstobetouched,letusnotfearthis.Letusnotfearthatourheartsbemoved.Weneedthis!LetusallowourselvestobewarmedbythetendernessofGod;weneedhiscaress.God’scaressesdonotharmus.Theygiveuspeaceandstrength.Weneedhiscaresses.Godisfulloflove:tohimbepraiseandgloryforever!Godispeace:letusaskhimtohelpustobepeacemakerseachday,inourlife,inourfamilies,inourcitiesandnations,inthewholeworld.LetusallowourselvestobemovedbyGod’sgoodness.(…)ToustheLordrepeats:“Donotbeafraid!”(Lk2:10).AndItoorepeat:Donotbeafraid!OurFatherispatient,helovesus,hegivesusJesustoguideusonthewaywhichleadstothepromisedland.Jesusisthelightwhobrightensthedarkness.Heisourpeace.Amen.

THEGREATADVENTUREBIBLESTUDYWINTER

SESSION Ourwintersession(January11-April8,2017)willfocusonFirstCorinthians:TheChurchandTheChristian

Community.Thecon lictsoftheearlyChristiansinCorinthareinmanywayssimilartoourstrugglestodayasChristians.ThemessageofSt.PaultotheCorinthiansisamuchneededmessageforourowntimes.Ifyouhavenotyetregisteredforourwintersession,onlineregistrationisnowavailable.ChoosefromaWednesday,Thursday,orSaturdayclass.Foronlineregistration,visitwww.stfrancislz.org.YoumayalsopickupahardcopyformintheMinistryCenter.“Yourwordisalampformyfeet,alightfor

mypath.”

Psalm119:105

FINDINGHOPE/HEALINGHEARTSA10-WeekGriefSupportGroup,“FindingHope/HealingHearts,”willmeetatSt.MaryoftheAnnunciationfor10consecutiveWednesdays,January18-March22,2017from1:30to3p.m.Testimonialsinclude...

“[Thegroup]normalizedfeelingsandsituations;feltcomfortwithnewfriends;hopewasbuilt.”

“ThatI’mnottheonlyonegoingthroughthis;thatslowlyitwillgetbetter;therewillbeupsanddowns.”

Thereisa$40registrationfee,whichcoversthecostoftwobooks.Toregister,[email protected](847)223-0010intheSt.MaryParishOf ice.Spaceislimited.St.MaryoftheAnnunciationislocatedat22333W.ErhartRd.,Mundelein.

“Contemplationisnothingelsethanasecret,peaceful,and

lovinginfusionofGod,whichifadmitted,willsetthesoulonirewiththeSpiritoflove.”

-St.JohnoftheCross

OURTIMETOSHARE:ACANCERSUPPORTGROUP...

forcancerpatientsandsurvivorscontinuestoservetheSt.FrancisdeSalescommunity.OurnextmeetingwilltakeplaceonWednesday,January11at7p.m.intheChurchGatheringSpace.Weofferasafeplacetoshare,torelease,tooffercomfortandtobecomforted…aplacetofeelloved.Strength,hope,faithandcourage…thisiswhatwecanoffereachother.PleasecontactMaryMansonat(847)382-3051andlet’sbeginourjourneytogether.

Cometome,allyouwholaborandareburdened,andIwillgiveyourest.Takemyyokeuponyouandlearnfromme,

forIammeekandhumbleofheart;andyouwill indrestforyourselves.”

-Matthew11:28-29

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NATIONALMIGRATIONWEEK:CHILDMIGRANTS,THEVULNERABLEANDTHEVOICELESSJanuary8,2017toJanuary14,2017Re lectonthecircumstancesconfrontingmigrants,includingimmigrants,refugees,children,andvictimsandsurvivorsofhumantraf icking.Createacultureofencounterandlookbeyondourownneedsandwantstothoseofothersaroundus.PrayforourimmigrantsistersandbrotherscreatedinGod’simage.

NationalMigrationWeekwilltakeplaceJanuary8-14,2017withthetheme,“CreatingaCultureofEncounter.”

“Ifeelcompelledtodrawattentiontotherealityofchildmigrants,especiallytheoneswhoarealone...Iaskeveryonetotakecareoftheyoung...theyhavenomeanstoprotectthemselves.Iaskeveryonetohelpthosewho,forvarious

reasons,areforcedtolivefarfromtheirhomelandandareseparatefromtheirfamilies.-PopeFrancis,forthe103rdWorldDayofMigrantsandRefugees(10/8/16)ACTION:JointheU.S.CatholicbishopsinsupportofprotectingimmigrantsandrefugeesbysendinganelectronicpostcardtoWashington,DCaskingthatlawmakersensurehumanetreatmenttowardsmigrantsandrefugees.ThepostcardsmaybesentfromJusticeforImmigrants’homepageatwww.justiceforimmigrants.org.ForadditionalwaystogetinvolvedinNationalMigrationWeek2017,visitwww.CatholicsandImmigrants.org.

CATHOLICCONFERENCEOFILLINOIS

ACTIONNEEDED!TheIllinoisHousemaySOONvotetoapprovetaxpayer-fundedabortion.HouseBill4013doesthefollowing:• Removesthebanonstateworkers’healthinsurancefrompayingforelectiveabortions.• RemovesthebanonusingpublicmoneytopayforelectiveabortionsforMedicaidpatients.• Allowstaxpayermoneytofundgrantstoorganizationsthatrefer,counselforandperformabortions.Callyourstaterepresentativetourgehim/hertovote“No”onHB4013.To indyourstaterepresentative,gotowww.ilcatholic.org,orcalltheCatholicConferenceofIllinoisat(312)368-1066.

MARCHFORLIFECHICAGO2017JointhousandsatMarchforLifeChicago2017aswecometogetherfromacrossChicago,theMidwest,andtheU.S.todefend,protect,andcelebrateLIFE!Sunday,January15,2017,2to4p.m.

Location:FederalPlaza,50W.AdamsSt.,Chicago,ILHostedbytheMarchforLifeChicagoCommittee

(Thisisafreeevent.)FeaturedSpeakers:MarkCurran(Sheriff,LakeCounty),GiannaJessen(AbortionSurvivor),CardinalBlaseJ.Cupich(Archbishop,ArchdioceseofChicago),CongressmanDanLipinski(U.S.Representative),PatMcCaskey(Co-Owner,ChicagoBears),andmore!MarchinginpeacethroughthestreetsofChicago,weareanannualpubliceventcomposedofpeoplefromdiverseethnic,socialandreligiousbackgroundsdedicatedtodefendingandprotectingallhumanlife.Wecometogethertochangeperceptionsinasocietythatthinksabortionistheanswer.Wecalluponcommunityleaderstoreneweveryefforttobuildanationdedicatedtoprotectinglifeateverystage.

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ADULTCONFIRMATIONPROGRAMIfyouare… ApracticingCatholic,Betweentheagesof17&99,WhohasmadeFirstCommunion, ButhasnotreceivedCon irmation…WeareofferingaseriesofformationsessionsthatwillallowyoutobeCon irmedthisspring.OurmeetingswillbeheldroughlyeverytwoweeksonSundayeveningsfrom7to8:30p.m.intheParishSchool,beginningJanuary15.Con irmationwillbeheldonTuesday,May16,at7p.m.atSt.FrancisdeSalesChurch.Formoreinformationortosignup,pleasecontactKathyBrady-Mur inat(847)726-4850orkbradymur [email protected].

EXPLORINGPRIESTHOODWEEKEND:JANUARY20-22,2017ExploringPriesthoodWeekendisaretreatdesignedtohelpmendiscernGod'scalltothediocesanpriesthood.TobecalledbyGodtoservehimasapriestmeanstohaveone'ssoulstirreddeepwithin.Throughoutaweekendofprayer,discussion,presentationsofdiocesanpriesthoodandgroupinteraction,menbegintobetterunderstandGod'smovementintheirlife.

WHEN:January20-22,2017;March31—April2,2017WHERE:MundeleinSeminary,1000EastMapleAvenue,Mundelein,Illinois,60060ThereareseveralworshipopportunitiesincludingthecelebrationMass.Menareencouragedtoaskquestions,interactwithseminariansandpriests,prayinchapels,walkthegrounds,orusetherecreationalfacilities(pool,gymnasium,weightroom).Byfullyengagingintheopportunitiesprovidedontheretreat,menaremoreabletounderstandwhereGodisleadingthem.Formoreinformationcontact:Fr.FrancisBitterman-VocationDirector,312-534-8298- [email protected]

WOMEN’SRETREAT2017

JoinusaswewelcomeSr.DianeFulgenzi,OSU,whowillbespeakingon:“LivingtheBeatitudes.”MarytownandCardinalStritchRetreatHouseroomsarefull,butweencourageyoutojoinasacommuter!Sr.DianeisanativeIllinoisan,growingupinSpring ield.HereducationalbackgroundincludesaB.A.inFrench,andMaster’sdegreesinReligiousEducationandChristianSpiritualitywithacerti icateinRetreatandSpir-itualDirection.Shehasministeredinavarietyofsettings—secondaryeducation,vocationministry,parishministry,andleadershipwithinherUrsulinecongregation.Shehasfacilitatedanumberofretreatsanddaysofprayerandre lection.ShecurrentlyresidesinSt.Louis,Missouri.JoinusFridayevening,February3throughSunday,February5(untilnoon)atMarytowninLibertyville.Registrationisnowavailableforthiswonderfuleventthatincludesmeals.Toregister:Visitstfrancislzparish.orgor

pickupahardcopyformattheMinistryCenter.Questions?PleasecontactRoseWeismannat(847)[email protected].

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REGISTERFORTRAVINIANIGHT!St.FrancisdeSalesTraviniaNightwillbeSaturday,January28,2017.JoinusforanightwhereTriviaandRaviniameetforanightoffun!Startgettingyourteamtogethernow!Registrationisnowopen!Visitwww.stfrancislzparish.orgtoregisteronlineorpickupahardcopyformattheMinistryCenterorParishSchoolOf ice.Youmayregisterforupto10peopleonateam.Groupsoflessthan10willbeassignedtoateam.Teamswillcompetein8roundsoftrivia.IntheRaviniapicnicspirit,teamsareencouragedtobringtheirownfoodandbeverage,includingwineandbeer,fortheirtable.Thereareprizesforthewinningteamandfortheteamwiththebestthemedtablewithdecorations,foodandattire(i.e.Hawaiian,ChicagoBears,Western,etc.).Becreativeandhavefun!Raf les,Superbowlsquaresandmore,theproceedsofwhichwillbeusedtosupporttheeducationalneedsoftheparishschoolchildren.

SAVETHEDATEFOROUR2017ST.PATRICK’SPARTY!

Shakeoffthosewinterblues,throwonagreensweater,andjointhefun—Irishor

not!ItistimetocelebratetheFeastofourGoodSaint

Patrick! Friday,March17,2017,7p.m.,Fr.ValkerHall$35.00Ticketincludes:OpenBar,ExtensiveIrish/ItalianBuffet,LiveEntertainmentAllNight,Dancing,Raffles!Bringyourneighbors,familyandfriends!(21+)FeaturingIrishstepdancersandlivemusicperformedbyOutofStorage. Markyourcalendarsnowandstaytunedfordetailsaboutregistration.Formoreinformation,[email protected]:GIFTOFLOVESPONSORS

SignedTaxDonationFormsAvailableforPickUpIfyousubmittedataxdonationformforgiftsordonationsyouprovided,lookforyoursignedforminanenvelopeintheGiftofLovethankyounotebinslocatedintheGatheringSpace.Taxformsandthankyounotesthathavebeenreceivedareavailablenowforpickup.

3-ON-3BASKETBALLTOURNAMENTANDHIPHOPCONCERT Markyourcalendarsforthisyouth/youngadulteventtocelebrateourfaith!OnFebruary11,St.FrancisdeSalesAthleticsandLifeTeenYouthMinistrywillco-hostthisfuneventfeaturing...•Oby•DisneyStarPiperCurda•NationallyacclaimedChristianhiphopartistGawvi!Ifyouareinterestedinhelpingusoutorhaveanyquestions,[email protected](847)732-1790.

KNIGHTSOFCOLUMBUSANNUALFREETHROWCONTESTBoysandgirlsages9through14yearsoldareinvitedtojoinusonthemorningofSaturday,January21intheSt.FrancisdeSalesGymfortheKnightsofColumbusAnnualFreeThrowContest!Thankyoutothosewhohavealreadysignedup!Wewillholdanothersign-upweekendintheGatheringSpaceafterallMassesonthe

weekendofJanuary14-15.Lastyear,wehadseveralboysandgirlsfromSt.FrancisdeSalesthatadvancedtotheDistrictFree-throwcontestandtheFinalsinSouthernIllinois,whereFatherRyanwitnessedthe inalshoot-out.Startpracticingyourfreethrowsnow!AsFatherRyansays,“Freethrowswingames!”Ifyouhaveanyquestions,pleasecontact:StewartTanakatsubo: PastGrandKnight,(224)475-7919PaulLatter:GrandKnight,(847)809-0476 AllforoneandoneforallinJesusChrist!

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2016ANNUALCATHOLICAPPEAL—REBATEUPDATEDearFatherRyan,Whilethe2016AppealdoesnotenduntilJanuary31,2017,ithasalreadybeenagreatassetinadvancingthemissionoftheArchdioceseofChicagoatboththeArchdiocesanandparishlevels.Nearly$13,500,000hasbeenpaidtodate!YourstrongendorsementofandparticipationinconductingtheAppealhasbeendirectlyresponsibleforthisyear’ssuccess.YouhavehelpedmakeitpossibleforthepeopleofSt.FrancisdeSalestobegenerousstewardsofGod’sgiftsinwaysthatstrengthenourunityintheChurch.Thankyou.The irstinstallmentofyourrebateisenclosed.ThischeckrepresentsallfundscollectedthroughSeptember30,2016inexcessofyourparishgoal($122,707.38)forthe2016AnnualCatholicAppeal.FatherRyan,onbehalfofthemanybene iciariesoftheAnnualCatholicAppeal,pleaseextendmyappreciationtoyourparishionersfortheirextraordinarysupportofthisimportantannualcampaign.AsIthankGodformanygifts,IofferyouandthepeopleofSt.FrancisdeSalesmypledgeofprayersandaremembranceattheLord’stable.SincerelyyoursinChrist,ArchbishopBlaseJ.Cupich

FinalReport:2014AnnualCatholicAppealasofFebruary17,2015AmountPledged: $333,292AmountAssessed: $124,384AmountPaid: $321,168

RebateReturned: $197,218BalanceDue $11,070DonorCount: 916

FinalReport:2013AnnualCatholicAppealasofFebruary17,2014AmountPledged: $307,083AmountAssessed: $118,568AmountPaid: $291,167

RebateReturned: $170,679BalanceDue $15,915DonorCount: 930

EighthReport:2016AnnualCatholicAppealasofDecember19,2016AmountPledged: $380,958AmountAssessed: $122,707AmountPaid: $370,802

FirstRebateReturned: $215,116.27BalanceDue $10,156DonorCount: 937

FinalReport:2015AnnualCatholicAppealasofFebruary19,2016AmountPledged: $357,405AmountAssessed: $123,740AmountPaid: $350,885

RebateReturned: $227,145BalanceDue $6,520DonorCount: 932

THANKYOU,PARISHIONERS! Weareverygraciousforthecharity,compassion,andhospitalityofthisgoodparish.Thankstoyourgenerosity…•350familiesreceivedgiftsthroughtheGiftofLoveprogram;•550wintercoatswerecollectedthroughourWinterCoatDrivetowarmthoseinneed;•100donatedbikeswererepairedbytheParishBoyScoutTroop309tobedistributedtothelessfortunate;•400familieswereservedatCulver’sonThanksgivingDay;•750pairsofjeanswerecollectedfromourCleanJeanDrive;•1,400giftswereprovidedfromtheOLTSharingTreeforourSharingParish,OurLadyofTepeyac. RejoiceandthanksbetoGod!

OnbehalfofthechildrenofOurLadyofTepeyac,wethankyousomuchforyourgenerousdonationofpresentsforOurLadyofTepeyacElementarySchool.Itissuchawonderfulgifttoseethejoyandpleasurethechildrenreceivefromyourgenerosity.WeareblessedtohavesomanywonderfulpeoplefromSt.FrancisdeSalesgenerouslyshareandgivesomuchtous.Itisingivingthatwereceive.Mayyoubeblessed!WishingyouaMerryChristmas.

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2017-18ST.FRANCISDESALESPARISHSCHOOLREGISTRATIONNEWSRegistrationforthe2017-2018schoolyearwilltakeplaceduringCatholicSchoolsWeek,MondayJanuary30throughFriday,February3from8a.m.to5p.m.intheschoolof ice.Familieswhodonotcurrentlyhavechildrenintheparishschoolwillbeabletoregisterduringthistime.AnOpenHousewillbeheldonSunday,January29from10:30a.m.to12:30p.m.andalsoonMonday,January30between8a.m.and2p.m.Newfamilieswillbeabletovisitclassroomsandtourtheschoolduringthesetimes.Registrationisnotona irst-come, irst-servedbasis.Newstudentsmustprovidetheircounty(nothospital)birthcerti icate,baptismalcerti icate,SocialSecuritynumber,and$150deposit.Yourregistrationcannotbeprocessedwithoutalloftheseitems.Ifyouhaveanyquestions,pleasecalltheschoolof iceat(847)438-7921.

Thestateagerequirementforpreschoolisthatthestudentmustbe3or4yearsoldbySeptember1.Kindergartenstudentsmustbe5yearsoldbySeptember1.

LIFETEENPROGRAM

Therearesomanywaystostayconnectedandbuildonyourfaith,socomeonandjointhefun!JoinuseverySundayat5p.m.Mass.LifeNightsfol-lowMassintheMinistryCenterfrom6:15to8p.m.Opentoallhighschoolstudents!Joinus

afterMassforafabulousdinneranddessert!Upcomingtopicsinclude:January8,2017—AlphaSeries:IsThereMoretoLifeThanThis?-BishopRassaswillpresideatthe5p.m.MassJanuary15,2017—FinalsSolace:Cometopray,study,andde-stressbeforeFinalsWeek!

CLASSOF2021HIGHSCHOOLENTRANCEEXAMS

SaintViatorHSExtranceExam:January14,2017,8a.m.Pleasebringtwo#2pencilsanda$25check(madepayabletoSaintViator)orcashandacompletedinformationformfromwww.saintviator.com/entranceexam.CarmelCatholicHSEntranceExam:January14,2017,8a.m.Pleasebringtwo#2pencilsanda$25check(madepayabletoCarmelCatholicHighSchool).Nopre-registrationavailable.NotreDameCollegePrepEntranceExam:January14,8a.m.Studentsshouldbringtwo#2pencilstothetestandthereisa$25testingfee(cashorcheck).Nocalculators.Pre-registrationisnotnecessary.RegistrationwilltakeplaceintheLibrarystartingat7:15a.m.priortothetest.Formoreinformation,[email protected].

THANKYOU,2NDYEARCONFIRMATIONSTUDENTS!ThankyoutoMatthewandKatyRoesnerandtheir2ndYearCon irmationClassforyourparticipationinthe“GiftofLove”classproject!AccordingtoKatyRoesner,“Theopportunitytoassistafamilyinneedwhilealsore lectingonourownpathtoChristandthemeaningofChristmaswasarewardingexperienceandlesson.Studentsassistedwiththeboxingandwrappingofgifts,aswellasthefullcollectionofgiftspriortoboxingfordelivery.”Thankyoutoall!

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CONGRATULATIONSTOTHENEWLYBAPTIZEDANDTHEIRFAMILIES

EmmaSue,DaughterofJohnandElizabethMoravec

† MassSchedule†

EMMAUSHOUSEOFHOSPITALITYCOMMUNITYDINNER

TotheSt.FrancisdeSalesCommunity…

MaythepeaceandlovetheChristChildbringsbeyoursthisChristmasandNewYear.FromEmmaus

Houseandthoseyouhelptosupport,aMerryChristmas!

SundayNights(unlessotherwisenoted*),6to7:30p.m.inFr.ValkerHallFormoreinformation:www.emmaus-house.orgJanuary/FebruaryCoordinator:LauraZickuhr,[email protected]

Monday,January9,TheBaptismoftheLord8:30—IntentionforPoliceOf icersandFire ighters8:30—SoulsinPurgatory8:30—FrankPonterio,Req.byInesPonterioTuesday,January10,1stWeekinOrdinaryTime7:00—IntentionforFrancisI,BishopofRomeWednesday,January118:30—IntentionforNancyLoud8:30—MaritaSalvi8:30—ThomasBergerNoon—IntentionforMickiRyanNoon—RichardMillerThursday,January127:00—IntentionforBlaseCardinalCupich7:00—ArleneNashFriday,January13,St.Hilary8:30—IntentionoftheHomelessandForgotten, MaytheyseetheLightofChristand TheCompassionoftheChurch8:30—AnthonySeifert,Req.byTheSeifertFamilyNoon—IntentionforRenewMyChurchSaturday,January14,BlessedVirginMary8:30—IntentionofU.S.Veterans8:30—IntentionofThoseMissinginActionand PrisonersofWar8:30—MaryandJosephineSeep5:00—IntentionofEdandBarbEwald(InHonorof their50thWeddingAnniversary)5:00—BethTalbott5:00—SylviaandBenSteinSunday,January15,2ndSundayinOrdinaryTime6:30—IntentionofRobertMarcocchio6:30—HannahMcPartlan6:30—WilliamWirtz8:00—EleanoreVonBank,Req.byLambert8:00—BethTalbott8:00—DoloresandRonSinkus9:30—AliceGoss9:30—DamienSenese9:30—LeoD’Agostino9:30—RobertRichter9:30—KimberlyAnnTinerella9:30—DoraF.Long11:00—Mr.McLaughlin,Req.byTheFabbriniFamily11:00—AlbertandMaritaSalvi11:00—MaryandMikeKilroy11:00—JohnandAnnFurlong11:00—JohnSullivan

† MassSchedule†

WORDSFROMST.FRANCISDESALESDonotlookforwardtothechangesandchancesofthislifeinfear;ratherlooktothemwithfullhopethat,astheyarise,Godwilldeliveryououtofthem.Hehaskeptyouhitherto,—doyoubutholdfasttoHisdearhand,andHewillleadyousafelythroughallthings,and,whenyoucannotstand,HewillbearyouinHisarms.Donotlookforwardtowhatmayhappentomorrow;thesameeverlastingFatherwhocaresforyoutodaywilltakecareofyoutomorrowandeveryday.EitherHewillshieldyoufromsuffering,orHewillgiveyouunfailingstrengthtobearit.Beatpeacethen,andputasideallanxiousthoughtsandimaginations.-St.FrancisdeSales

12:30—IntentionforRobertMarcocchio12:30—RobertAnderson5:00—MichaelDiGiovanni, Req.byPamLynch&Family5:00—Intentionfor1stYearCon irmationLeaders, Req.byCathyChiarelli5:00—IntentionforLifeTeenPeerMinistryandthe PeopleofSt.FrancisdeSalesParish

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MINISTRYOFCARESERVICEJanuary9toJanuary15

LexingtonHCC:Mon.1/9—Presider:BonnieBalsterFranFarruggio,PattiRusch,CarmellaEsser*

Silverado:Sat.1/14—DeniseHaire,GinnyWestney*GoodShepherd:Tues.1/10—KathyDugganThurs.1/12—VolunteersNeededSat.1/14—AdrienneVirgilio,CathyAbbinante,NancyFanciulloSun.1/15—JohnErgastolo,ChadHannah,JosephSpiteriCedarLake:Sat.1/14—SherylannPhillipsOnCall:Mon.:1/9to1/11—DeniseHaireThurs.:1/12to1/14—VictoriaWilliamsLakeZurichMeadowsWeekof1/9/16:JanetSack,FrankDodds,KarenYoung

HomeboundMinistersWeekof1/9/16:MaryKloss,DeniseHaire

As members of our parish faith community, we remember those who are ill, who are homebound, and all nursing home residents and ask for your prayers.

Please call Fr. Ryan (847-726-4723) or Ministry of Care (847-438-6622) when a parishioner is in the hospital for visitation or to request the

Sacrament of Anointing and/or Holy Communion. Please call the parish office when someone on this list has recovered, wants to

remain on the list longer than 3 weeks or has gone to their eternal rest. DuaneBlackwell (MinisterofCare,HusbandtoKaren)RaquelCarmona(Parishioner)FinnleyStephenKoster(GreatNephewof RoccoandCathyAbbinante)NicoleAllard(Parishioner)DanKoelper(HusbandtoClaudia)PeterPowers(NephewofPhilandYolandaStrutzel)AgripinaMedina(Parishioner)NancyChristiansonLizaHassler(FormerParishioner)ChrisiRusk(DaughtertoGretaRusk)RobertMarcocchio(FriendtotheGaldoniFamily andtoFatherRyan)BobTinkham(HusbandtoMary)We continue to pray for the recipients of Prayer Shawls and for… VeronicaHoehne,CathyOrlando,ChuckBartels,FrancisBott,TimYoungman,DennisPalokangas,JaneO’Reilly,DonnaDelFavero,KennedyGraceS ire,SueCoston,DoreenPlanman,NormaGoldmann,DianeYamnitz,MaryLydon,ToniFallegiardo,WayneDreyer,EduardoFarias,DorothyParola,RobertMontcalm,BarbWesterlund,CarolynBrefeld,JudyPatton,KarenDiTommaso,JohnDuffy,StevenSobie,JerryO’Hearn,JanetGrashoff,MaryBernadette,JimKuczora,PhilFalson,DwaineShephard,GinaMeeks,GeorgeTomecko,ThomasJanowicz,FrankKoob,AngelaOrlando,JanetBurrows,MarshaSmyser,NancyLoud,DoloresGuzy,LouisJaacks,SylviaBott,AudreyKrupa,LigiaJimenez,RenaPavlock,BozenaPlucinski,MarcellaBlua,SamOrlando,Reyes&MiltonJerard,TrippBuckman,MyraGenovaldi

† InSympathy†NellWojtamekSisterJohannaMurphy (FriendofKathyBrady-Mur in)KimberlyTinerella(WifetoThomas)BethTalbott(WifetoDave)FrederickVerde(HusbandtoKatherine)BarbaraAbdo(MothertoLisa)RosePizzolato(WifetoJohn)MaritaSalvi(LovingMotherandGrandmother, Long-timeParishioner)

† PleasePrayfortheSick†

APRAYERFOR“RENEWMYCHURCH”FORTHEARCHDIOCESEOFCHICAGO

LordJesus,youspeaktoustoday,asyouspoketoholymenandwomenwhohavegonebeforeus.Ineveryageandinourowntime,youcalltousandsay:RenewMyChurch.PouroutthegiftofyourHolySpirituponus,andsoenableus…tohearyouclearlytolistentoeachotherattentivelytoimagineourfutureboldlytodiscernyourdirectionwiselytopersevereinyourholywillcourageouslytostaytogetherincharitytosurrenderourownplansreadilytoembracethegreatergoodtohandonyourgiftstofuturegenerations.MayweremainintheholycompanyoftheBlessedVirginMary,theapostles,andallthesaints.Maytheirexampleandpresenceinspireuswithpatientcon idenceintheworkofyourgrace.WeaskthisofyouwholiveandreignwiththeFatherintheunityoftheHolySpirit,oneGod,foreverandever.Amen.

January8,2017 St.FrancisdeSalesParish Page13 Only two defining entities have ever offered to die for you. One was Jesus Christ. The other is the American Soldier. One died for your soul † The other died for your freedom!

We thank you for your continued dedication and service to our country. You are in our prayers.

Terrance Cullinan: Stationed in Iraq, Nephew of Mary Layton

Al Stroh: U.S. Air Force, Stationed in Iraq, Friend of Sharon Anderson

Larry Herrera: 5th Deployment, Stationed in Afghanistan, Friend of Susan Wilberding

Stephen Morris: Great Nephew of Annette Feller

First Lt. Richard Evans: 1-504 Brigade of the 82nd Division of The Army Airborne, 3rd Deployment to Iraq, Nephew of Raymond & Deanna Clutts

LTJG Scott Burrill: U.S. Navy, Stationed in Jacksonville, Florida with the USS McInerney, Friend of the Talbott Family

Captain Jason Finkenkeller: U.S. Army, Deployed to Taji Iraq North of Baghdad, Nephew of Robert & Irene Louis

Matthew Schrock: Il National Guard, Stationed in Afghanistan Nephew of Steve & Joan Schultz

Staff Sgt. Andrew Pelc: Stationed in Iraq, Friend of the Glazik Family

L Cpl Edward Mc Donough: U.S. Marines, Deployed to Afghanistan Cousin of Susan Pflaumer

Major Jon Zachary: Redeployed to Afghanistan, Son of Frank Zachary

Staff Sgt. James Stonehouse: U.S. Marines, Deployed Overseas Nephew of Joe & Diane Collins

Commander Colleen Glaser-Allen: U.S. Navy, Stationed in Japan Cousin of Mary Margaret Matuga

Cpt. Bryan Marone: U.S. Army, Deployed to Afghanistan, 2 Previous Deployments to Iraq, Husband to Melissa

Major Joseph Andresky: U.S. Air Force, Stationed in Washington, D.C., Nephew of Laurie & Mike Sweeney and Patti & Steve Yellin

Michael Scott Guzy: U.S. Marines, Stationed in Pensacola, FL Grandson of Dee Guzy & Nephew of Megan Bajor

Lt. Kristopher LoveKamp; E.O.D.: U.S. Navy, Stationed in Niceville, FL, Cousin to Fr. David F. Ryan

Captain Michael Vyn: U.S. Air Force, 5th Deployment to Kuwait, Grandson to Marie Fries

Commander Cory Rosenberg: U.S. Marines, Deployed to Afghanistan; Brother-in-Law of Angie Kula

L. Cpl. Cameron Kasmar: U.S.M.C., 2nd deployment to Afghanistan Boy Scout Troop 927 Eagle Scout

Captain Christopher Aument: Marine Corps Embassy Security Group, Region 2 Inspecting Officer, Abu Dhabi Grandson of Barb & Bill Donnan

Lance Corporal Allan Borowick: Stationed in Afghanistan. Friend of Mary Margaret Matuga

LCpl Brandon Helm: U.S. Marines, Stationed in Afghanistan, Nephew of Ric & Diane Bloch

L. Cpl. Scott Johnson: U.S. Marine Corps, Deployed to Afghanistan Friend of Kathleen Guzy

Bradley Vicciollo: Stationed in Japan, Nephew of Parishioner

Private First Class Blake Sieben: Stationed in Fort Lewis, WA, Son of Paul and Pamela Sieben

L. Cpl. Donald Adams: U.S. Marines, 2nd Deployment, Stationed in Iraq, Grandson of Rich & Carol Lehman

Sgt. Nicholas Raeff: U.S. Marines, Nephew of Anne and Russ Parsons

4th Class Midshipman Lindsey Moritz: Annapolis, MD; Daughter of Dan and Kim Moritz, Niece of Don and Tina Murray

Thomas Corcoran: U.S. Coast Guard, Rescue Station—Charlevoix, MI, Son of Terrence and Christine Corcoran

Alex Gozzola: Nuclear Machinist Mate-Chief, U.S. Navy, USS Minnesota Nuclear Sub-Groton, CT, Son of Allen and Janet Gozzola

L Cpl. Kenneth Trygstad: U.S. Marines, Stationed at Twentynine Palms Base, California, Friend of the Norek Family

Amie Maychszak: Stationed in Norfolk, VA aboard the U.S.S. George H. W. Bush Aircraft Carrier, Great Niece of Barbara Yellin

Major Eric Penney: U.S. Air Force, Deployed to Afghanistan, Son of Wayne & Linda Penney

2nd Lt. Luc Logan: U.S. Army serving overseas

Thomas Barrett: Lackland Air Force Base, Texas Nephew of Rose and Bill Weismann

PFC Nicholas Whitman: U.S. Marine Corps, Son of Renee Whitman, Grandson to Penny Whitman

Sgt. Lucas Jokisch: Illinois National Guard, 4th Tour of Duty, Returned from Afghanistan, Cousin to Father David F. Ryan

Airman Robert William Dones: Deployed to Afghanistan

Petty Officer 3rd Class Gregory Gornik: U.S. Navy, Deploying on the USS Harry Truman S. Aircraft Carrier, Nephew of Rick & Kathy Gornik

SN Mitchell W. Gornik: U.S. Coast Guard, cutter ACTIVE, stationed in Port Angeles, Washington, Nephew of Rick & Kathy Gornik

Trey Ross: U.S. Marines, Stationed in San Diego waiting for Deployment, Friend of Karoline Yacono

Lt. Michael Hornacek: MC U.S. Navy, Stationed on the USS Essex, Son of Michael and Claudia Hornacek

Pvt 1st Class Ben Schick: U.S. Marines, Stationed South Korea, Grandson of Anne Schick

Capt. Bianca Ann Lane: U.S. Army, 392nd Expeditionary Signal Battalion, Deployed to Kuwait, Niece/Goddaughter of Jim and Barbara Haff

2nd Lt Charles (Chad) Bohac: 2nd Battalion 4th Marines, Camp Pendleton, Son of Chuck & Ginger Bohac Do you have someone in the military stationed in harm’s way that needs our prayers? Please call (847) 438-6622.

Returned Safely Home: Brandon Doyle Cacioppo, Robert Swiech, PFC Robert Mitchell Pryde, Jorge Medina, 1st Lt. Michael Esposito,

Private Brian Szydelko, Paul Melzer, Erik Colon, Sgt. Ryan Sass, Patrick Scalzitti, Sgt. Alex De Camp, Sgt. Luke Jockisch, Evelyn Plociennik, Airman,

Major Michael J. Lepeska, Capt. Dustin Hart, Sgt. Richard Davis, 1st Lt. Timothy Kirshner, Lt. Col. Joseph Thill, Conner Koster,

Navy Petty Officer Nicholas Thill, 1st Lt. Josh Bell, Captain Matthew J. White, Sgt. Linsey Roland, Spc. Rogers Ramirez, Marine Corp. Tony Carponelli,

Private Joseph Grimmig, Adam Colon, Timothy Krajewski, Lt. David Benning, Col. Vince O’Connor, CPO Guy Hetterling, Capt. Kristen Brockman,

Spc. Joseph J. Muraeskis, Sgt. Sabrina Scarselletti-Derhammer, PFC John McGinley, Matt Brown, Lt. J.G. Daniel Gackowski, Jeff Austin,

L Cpl Conor Camicia, Private Todd Jackson, Col. Daniel Klippstein, Aaron Cornelius, S.S. John M. Butler, Staff Sgt. Scott Sloss, Sgt. Joe Basgall, Spec.

Sean Anthony Whippo, Corp. Andrew Kremmel, Lt. Jack Connor, Private Michael Szydelko, Tom Mahoney, Staff Stg. Rod Jacobs, Joe Littel,

Bryan Broyles, Staff Sgt. Rich Bolger, Cdr. Mike Sheedy, Cpt. Anthony Healy, S. Sgt. Brad Ginn, Sr. Airman Michael Connolly, Airman Joshua Emmons,

Petty Officer Stephen McKean, E4 Jonathan Mele, Michael McGarry, Sgt. Sarah Leigh Forgey, Alec M. Brown, Capt. Bryan Blackburn, Jesse Ward,

1st Lt. Christopher Best, 1st Lt. Clayton Rife

Veterans and their families can take advantage of Veterans Administration and other helpful resources by

connecting with the Lake County Veterans and Family Services representative, Bob Gorman. Bob is a member of our parish and can be reached at (847) 322-5176 or [email protected].

January8,2017 St.FrancisdeSalesParish Page14 Financial Report from Business Office

Monthly Collec ons: July 1—October 31, 2016 Special Appeals Christmas (2015) $215,759 Our Lady of Tepeyac Sharing Parish $7,499 Christmas (2014) $202,910 Chicago Jesuit Academy (2016) $7,512 Easter (2016) $109,426 Holy Family Food Pantry (2016) $7,971 Easter (2015) $126,673 Li le Sisters of the Poor (2016) $22,700 Youth Ministry Support (2015) Lake Zurich High School Choir (2015) $2,827 (Presenta on) $10,740 Eagle Scout Fundraising (2015) $2,769 Molly’s Adopt A Sailor (2014-15) $3,259 Lenten Collec on for Ghana (2014) $15,189 Community Flood Relief (2013) $26,554 Southern IL Tornado Relief (2012) $31,302 LZHS Choir Trip to Va can (2012-13) $23,480 Eagle Scout Projects (2012-13) $8,177 5 Seminarians (including Michael Olson) to India (2008) $8,000

Archdiocese Required Second Collec ons: July 1, 2016 through September 30, 2016 Seminaries $7,129 2013 Annual Appeal Rebate $170,679 Peter’s Pence $674 2014 Annual Appeal Rebate $197,218 World Mission Sunday $5,589 2015 Annual Appeal Rebate $227,145 Parish Debt to the Archdiocese: $0

ThanksbetoGodforthecontinuinggenerosityofthegoodpeopleinthisgoodparishonbringingabouttheGoodNewsofJesusChrist.Thankyoufortheinvestmentofyourtime,thegiftsoftheHolySpiritwithineachofyouandthe

contributionsofyour inancialresourcestoOURFather,wholovesusunconditionallyasHisFamilyinthiscommunity.

Parish Community Statistics: July 1, 2016 to November 30, 2016 Registered Families 4,589 Extraordinary Eucharis c Ministers 186 *Registered Families in 1949 94 Teen Eucharis c Ministers 12 Ministers of Care 95 Ushers 32 Religious Educa on Students: (Registra on Pending) Cross Bearers 8 Preschool 43 Sacristans 12 Grade School 380 Altar Servers 125 Middle School 206 Adult Lectors 56 Home Study 40 Teen/Child Lectors 7/18 SPRED 8 Prayer Shawl Ministers 32 Children’s Catechumenate 9 Sacraments:

Bap sms 50 Life/Teen Confirma on Students: Marriages 13 Marriage Anniversary Blessings 11 1st Year Program 129 Funerals 29 2nd Year Program 138 First Communion 0 Peer Ministers 20 Confirma on 0 First Confession 0 Parish School Students 380 Received into the Church 0

July $147,446 August $128,126 September $135,374 October $149,977

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January14-15,2017:2ndSundayinOrdinaryTime

Celebrant

EucharisticMinisters

Lectors

CrossBearersAltarServers

Greeters

Saturday,5p.m. Fr.DavidF.Ryan George&JanYingst,Patricia&MarcosLinares,BobKopfer,JulieGyarmaty,EstefanLinares,CindyTomei,StevenDeSpainToBeScheduled CrossBearerToBeScheduled

AltarServersNataliaLinares,JamesBattaglia,NikolasOstrowskiMarilynPeterson

Sunday,6:30a.m.Fr.DavidF.Ryan Cheryl&RickEllish,ThereseWegner,DianeKleine,KarinJurczak,JaneClery,PamHarchut

ToBeScheduled CrossBearerToBeScheduled

AltarServersAndrewSchelonkaJimGill

Sunday,8:00a.m. Fr.DavidF.Ryan BobbieJoCarr,BonnieBalster,MarjieConnery,KatieNorek,KsaweraKarbowski,PaulLatter,StewartTanakatsubo,JoAnderson,KathyDellariaToBeScheduled CrossBearerToBeScheduled

AltarServersMadyMeyer,JackGramm,StephanieLaneToBeScheduled

Sunday,9:30a.m. Fr.DavidF.Ryan Scott&AnnMarieMcConnell,Jeff&JoyceRae,JanetDanielsen,TimLawson,FrankJohnstone,WayneBlume,GaryRadwanski,JohnWallor,PhilPaceToBeScheduled CrossBearerWillMadson

AltarServersVictoriaAgrella,JackMcConnell,SamanthaCranstounTuckeyFamily

Sunday,11a.m. Fr.DavidF.Ryan Flo&SteveGibbons,Rocco&CathyAbbinante,Tom&KarenRichardson,MaryPatWilliams,BobHeiderman,GeraldKmiecik,NatalieWarkenthien,KathyWoloshyn

ToBeScheduled CrossBearerToBeScheduledAltarServersMeredithModelski,CarolineModelski,AnthonyZizzo

StangeFamily

Sunday,12:30p.m. Fr.DavidF.Ryan DeniseAlianello,BruceManson,BobHaren,MichelleBodo,DoloresMiller,PamPostlewaite,MarilynOstovitsToBeScheduled CrossBearerToBeScheduled

AltarServersVictoriaRenguso,AudreyMcGrailPamPostlewaite

Sunday,5p.m. BishopGeorgeRassas Katy&MatthewRoesner,KaylaRoesner,SusieBobrowski,AimeeWright,BillWeismann,MimiMcGlauchlin,PamLynch,CindyMcGowanToBeScheduled CrossBearerYouthMinistry

AltarServersYouthMinistryYouthMinistry

January8,2017 St.FrancisdeSalesParish Page16 MINISTRIESANDACTIVITIESATST.FRANCISDESALESTherearemanyopportunitiestogetinvolvedinministriesandactivitiesatSt.FrancisdeSales.ThefollowingministrieshavebeenorganizedintoCommissionsthataresetupbyourParishPastoralCouncil.ThenamesandphonenumbersofthechairpersonsofeachCommissionandCouncilrepresentativesarealsoincludedforyourinformation.Pleasefeelfreetocontactanyofthesededicatedmenandwomentoansweranyquestionsyoumighthaveaboutaparticularministryoractivityorvisitwww.stfrancislzparish.orgforinformation.

Finance Council Chair—Michael Carlino: 438-3260 School Board Chair—Terry Huels: 550-1077 Parish Pastoral Council Chair—Thomas Purtell: 304-5574

Chairperson—James Ba aglia: 462-0818 (PPC) Adult Faith Forma on—Fr. David Ryan: 726-4723 Annulment Informa on—Fr. David Ryan: 726-4723 Bap smal Prep Program—Maureen Kowalski: (847) 550-0235, [email protected] and Erin Jessen: (847) 438-0830, [email protected] Convalida on (Blessing) of Civil Marriage—Fr. David Ryan: 726-4723 Great Bible Adventure—Kelley Gries: 438-7050, Pam Urban: 382-7619 Children’s Catechumenate—Kathy Brady-Murfin: 438-3233 Eucharis c Adora on—Denise Alianello: 726-1307; Lillian Shu y: 682-4555 Evangeliza on—Fr. David Ryan: 726-4723 Liturgical Ministries—Fr. David Ryan: 726-4723 Altar Servers—Fr. David Ryan: 726-4723 Child Lectors (Grades 6-8)—Cindy Blank: 847-924-7876 Children’s Liturgy of the Word—Kathy Brady-Murfin: 438-3233 Crossbearers—Kathy Brady-Murfin: 438-3233 Environment & Art—Mary Ann Kwasek: 438-5751 Extraordinary Eucharis c Ministers—Beth Talbo : 550-6511 Greeters—Sherry O o: 438-2782 Lectors—Cindy Blank: 924-7876, Jacqueline Kuhn: 269-8342 Music—Patricia Stewart: 726-4720 Sacristans—Marcia Vendi : 438-6492 Ushers—Kevin Wegner: 438-3161 and Anthony Baca: 224-628-1724 St. Peregrine Prayer Service—Dena & Jim Ba aglia: 462-0818 R.C.I.A. (Rite of Chris an Ini a on for Adults)— Brad Beckner: 224-677-5030 Rosary Ministry—Joe Armagno: 550-6139 Rosary Ministry, Lexington—Dolores Miller: 847-650-3331 Rosary Ministry, Silverado—OPEN Voca ons—Fr. David Ryan: 726-4723

Life Teen Confirma on/Youth Ministry—Deacon Bob Arvidson and Deacon George Flaherty with Cathy Chiarelli: 726-4842 Confirma on, Adult Program—Kathy Brady-Murfin: 726-4850

Chairperson—Patricia Linares: 550-1053 (PPC) Knights of Columbus, Past Grand Knight and Trustee— Stewart Tanakatsubo: (224) 475-7919 Knights of Columbus, Grand Knight of Council 3954— Paul La er: (847) 809-0476 Knights of Columbus, Past Grand Knight and Membership Chairman— Curley Strack: (847) 550-0388 Keenagers—Bob Parr: 438-3245, Father Ryan: 726-4723 Men’s Retreat—Frank Johnstone: 438-7979 Our Lady of Tepeyac—Patricia & Marcos Linares: 550-1053 Welcoming—Jodie Shield: (312) 305-6503 Women’s Retreat—Rose Weismann: 847-975-8005

Chairperson—Michael Carlino: 438-3260 (PPC) Tom Purtell: 304-5574 (PPC Chair) Building & Grounds—Hank Paulus: 438-2294 Collec on Counters—Laura Angelini: 726-4747 Finance Council—Michael Carlino: 438-3260

Chairperson—John Ergastolo: 726-7746 (PPC) Care Ministries—Father David F. Ryan: (847) 726-4723 Nancy Fanciullo: (847) 438-8279 Judy Brault: (312) 749-5094 Homebound Ministry of Care Visits— Kevin Wegner: 438-3161, Frank Dodds: 847-438-5128 Angels of Mercy (Friendly visitors/medicine/grocery pickup/ meals/drivers/Church, hospital appointments) Drivers—Fr. David F. Ryan: (847) 726-4723 Meals—Mary Lahr: (847) 438-3553 Friendly Visitors to Lexington—Marianne Bailey: 550-9463 Cancer Support/Sharing—Mary Manson: 382-3051 Bereavement—Mary Manson: 438-6622 Threads of Faith Ministry—Donna Miller: 849-6111 Grief Support Group—Forever in Our Hearts (for those who have experienced the loss of a child)—Brian Eby: 726-4714 Prayer Shawl Ministry—Lisa Warren: 540-8654 Meals on Wheels—Volunteer Drivers: Molly Ergastolo, (847) 867-1179 Meal Sign-up: Intake at Catholic Chari es, (847) 546-5733 Molly’s Adopt-A-Sailor—Cathy Chiarelli: 726-4842 Na onal Alliance on Mental Illness Chapter—Teri La er: (847) 809-6038 Pastoral Counseling Services—Brian Eby: 726-4714 Covenant Ministries—Stewart Tanakatsubo: (224) 475-7919 (PPC) Emmaus House Ministry—Brian Pozzi: (847) 566-0946 Gi of Love—Jane Clery: 847-370-8933 Jubilee Garden—Janet Gozzola: 540-0672 St. Vincent de Paul Society—Elizabeth Williamson: 726-4890 Food Pantry—Kathleen Murray: 726-4890/www.svdplz.org Coats Collec on—Judy Reilly: 847-516-0806 Clean Jeans Drive—Susan Miller: 540-6240

Chairperson—Pam Lynch: 550-8001 (PPC) School Board—Terry Huels: 550-1077 (PPC) PTO—Cheryl Flannery: 438-2603 Athle c Board—Jim Ronayne: 540-8163 Jeff Kinsey: 847-736-1943

Boy Scouts Troop 309—Bob Hendricksen: 847-767-8148 [email protected] Cub Scouts—Damian Woszczak: 847-550-6423 Girl Scouts Main Contact—Lise Wiseman: 224-244-3836 Daisy Troop—Ann Monte: 847-865-5192 Brownie Troop—Lise Wiseman: 224-244-3836 Junior Troop—Amy Ribordy: 847-847-1849

SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT

CONFIRMATION

COMMUNITY LIFE

PARISH RESOURCES

HUMAN CONCERNS

CATHOLIC EDUCATION

SCOUTING PROGRAM

PARISH LEADERSHIP CHAIRPERSONS

Parish Staff

Rev. David Francis (Joseph) Ryan Pastor, 847-726-4723 *Appointed Pastor 1 July 2006 and Re-appointed Pastor on 1 July 2012 by the late Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I. Mr. Robert Arvidson Deacon Mr. George Flaherty Deacon Mr. Roy Rash Principal of the Parish School Mrs. Kathleen Brady-Murfin Director of Religious Education Mrs. Patricia Stewart Director of Liturgical Music

St. Francis de Sales Website: www.stfrancislzparish.org St. Francis de Sales School Website: www.stfrancislzschool.org Archdiocese of Chicago Website: www.archchicago.org Renew My Church Initiative: www.archchicago.org/renew Lumen Christi Institute: www.lumenchristi.org United States Conference of Catholic Bishops: www.usccb.org The Vatican Website: www.vatican.va/ Pope Francis’ Encyclical on the Environment: www.laudatosi.va

Mass Schedule

Sundays: 6:30 a.m., 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. ,12:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. Weekdays: Monday: 8:30 a.m. Mass Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. and 12 noon Masses Tuesday and Thursday: 7 a.m. Mass Friday: 8:30 a.m. Mass Saturday: 8:30 a.m. Mass, 5 p.m. Mass (Fulfills Sunday Obligation) Holy Days: 7 p.m. Vigil, 6:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m., Noon, 4:30 p.m., 7 p.m.

Sacrament of Baptism: Baptism is celebrated after parental participation in a preparation meeting. Please call for a date to attend. Do not finalize your plans until this formation meeting. Sacrament of Confirmation: Preparation for Confirmation takes place during the high school years with the celebration of the Sacrament taking place no sooner than the end of sophomore year in high school. For more info and registration please contact the Youth Ministry Office at 847-726-4842 Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturdays between 11 a.m. and noon. Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick: This Sacrament offers the Lord’s healing strength and peace to anyone who is seriously or chronically ill, hospitalized, or about to undergo surgery. Please contact the Ministry Center 847-438-6622, or Fr. Ryan at 847-726-4723 if you wish to have someone anointed, or the Last Rites near death. Sacrament of Marriage: Arrangements should be made at least six months in advance and no other plans should be finalized until the Parish Priest or Deacon has been consulted. Sacrament for Adults: Adults interested in the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation) should contact the Ministry Center at 847-438-6622.

Ministry Center (Parish Office) 847-438-6622 School Office 847-438-7921

Traci Dahlinger/Karin Jurczak/ Jean Meinhardt/Pam Lynch (Reception) 847-726-4712 Roy Rash (Principal) 847-438-7921 Karin Jurczak (Financial Asst.) 847-726-4711 Laura Angelini (Business Manager) 847-726-4747 Marion Meyer (Secretary) 847-438-7921 Cathy Chiarelli (Youth Ministry) 847-726-4842 Cathy Bergen & Paula Mitchell (Nurses) 847-438-7921 Diana MacGillis (Public Relations/Bulletin) 847-726-4722 E-mail: [email protected] (website, e-news) E-mail: [email protected] (bulletin) Patricia Stewart (Director of Liturgical Music) 847-726-4720 Jerry Perez (Maintenance Personnel) Chris Tovar (Maintenance Personnel) Religious Education Office (Preschool to 8th Grade) 847-438-3233

Kathy Brady-Murfin (Director) 847-726-4850 Rebecca Gabrione (Secretary) 847-726-4840 Kelly Corrigan (SPRED Contact) 847-726-4742

Confirmation - Life Teen / Youth Ministry Office 847-438-9098

Deacon Robert Arvidson 847-438-9098 Deacon George Flaherty 847-438-9098 Cathy Chiarelli (Youth Ministry Coordinator) 847-726-4842

For education and resources about Biblical Studies, please visit www.wordmadeclear.org, which features Fr. James McIlhone, Director of Biblical Formation for the Archdiocese of Chicago.

1567-1622 Spiritual Guide for All Inspired Writer of: Introduction to the Devout Life and Treatise on the Love of God. Bishop and Doctor of the Church Feast Day: January 24

January8,2017 St.FrancisdeSalesParish Page18 CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS St. Francis de Sales Church #635 135 S. Buesching Lake Zurich, IL 60047 TELEPHONE 847 438-6622 Parish Office CONTACT PERSON Call this number first: 847-726-4722: Diana MacGillis (Public Relations and Bulletin Editor) Cell: 847-826-5379 Cathy Chiarelli: 847-726-4842 (Youth Ministry Coordinator and Bulletin Editor 2) E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Traci Dahlinger and Karin Jurczak Parish Office 847-438-6622 SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2003 Adobe Acrobat 5.0 Windows 2000 PRINTER HP color Laserjet 2600n SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION January 8, 2017 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 THROUGH 18 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Page 16 is the Ministry Page —17, 18, 19 ADS—Page 20 is the Parish Staff Page