Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water.”; so they filled them to the brim. Then he told them, “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet.” The master tasted the water

that had been turned into wine and said, “Everyone brings out the choice wine first and then the cheaper wine after the guests have had too

much to drink; but you saved the best till now.” This, the first of His miraculous signs, Jesus performed at Cana in Galilee.

He thus revealed His glory, and his disciples put their faith in him.

THE SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

The word from Father Arek . . .

Please pay attention to the way Jesus responds to Mary's request in today’s Gospel. This was not just familial respect. It was love that moved his heart. Jesus cared about the things that were important to the

Blessed Virgin Mary, just as she had his concerns uppermost in her heart. Isn't that what intimacy is all about?

This intimacy with Jesus is what makes Mary such a powerful intercessor. The goal of anyone taking up intercessory prayer is to unite themselves with the needs of those they are praying for - and to unite themselves to God at the same time. They become a bridge, so to speak, between the needs of the people and the will and heart of the One who answers every need in his wisdom and compassion.

But Mary is more than a great intercessor; she is also a model for us of what intimacy with God looks like. Only someone who knows God's heart can boldly approach his throne the way she does. Only a person who surrenders their life to the Lord can be close enough to not only hear what is on his heart but also get others to listen to and obey him as well. As she did that day in Cana, Mary always points us to her Son and our Lord Jesus.

Can you become as close to Jesus as Mary was? Yes, it is possible! You need to believe it! Every day when you wake up, give your heart to Jesus and then try your best to live close to Him throughout the day. The results will astound you!

Collection for Latin America

Next weekend, the Archdiocese of Chicago asked all parishes to take a second collection for Latin America. Your financial contribution helps fellow Catholics in Latin America and the Caribbean. They are rich in spirit but lacking in material resources to participate more fully in the life of the Church. Please be generous. Collection for our Parish - December, 2021

Our collection total from all weekends for the month of December, excluding the Christmas collection, was $52,131. Thank you very much for your generosity and ongoing support!

PARISH STAFF

Pastor Reverend Arek Falana

Associate Pastor Reverend Pawel Komperda

Senior Priest Reverend Edward McLaughlin

Pastor Emeritus Reverend Ronald Mass

Resident Priest Reverend Tom Rajesh

Deacon James Langwell

Pastoral Ministry Aide Sister Anna Koziol, CSAPU

Pastoral Assoc. / Director of Rel. Ed. Kathryn McNicholas

Business Manager Cole e Waickus

Director of Music and Liturgy Ryan Dillon

Youth Minister Michael Jacobson, PhD

Parish Secretary Linda Higgins

Maintenance Bill Johnson

MASS SCHEDULE IN CHURCH Weekdays: Monday - Saturday…..8:30AM Saturday Vigil………………….…..…... 4:00PM Sundays…..…..8:00AM, 9:30AM, 11:00AM

DEVOTIONS Holy Rosary Daily ………………………….…….…..7:55AM On First Saturdays………………...7:50AM Wednesdays………………………….6:00PM Perpetual Adora on Chapel ….……….24/7 (Access Code needed a er 9PM) Divine Mercy Chaplet ………………..3:00PM Marian Garden……………7:00AM - 9:00PM Confessions - Saturdays .….2:30 - 3:30 PM

PARISH INFORMATION Parish Office …………….….…….…..597-3180 Postal Address: 5757 W. 127th Street Crestwood, IL 60418 Church Website: Incparish.com Email: Church@Incparish.com Religious Educa on ……...…...…..388-4004 Reled@Incparish.com

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Renew My Church Meeting

Bishop Andrew Wypych, the regional bishop and Cardinal Cupich’s representative to our region of the archdiocese, will be with us on Wednesday, January 26th at 6:30PM, to join us in prayer and share an important update on the future of our parishes. This will be held online. Please go to www.renewmychurch.org/announcements for details about how to access the meeting from your computer or smartphone. Why do we keep Christmas Decorations until the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord (Feb.2)?

“Like many other feasts connected with specific places in Jesus’ life, that of the presentation of the Lord in the Temple originated there; it was celebrated as a continuation of the birth of the Lord. The Candlemas in English-speaking lands, now called “Presentation of the Lord,” has returned to its original orientation: it is a celebration of the Lord that concludes the solemnities of the Nativity, although Ordinary Time has already begun on the day of the Epiphany. … The Feast of the Presenta-tion of the Lord is a prolongation of the feast of the Nativity. But it has a definite paschal coloration: the acclamation of Christ as Light is a prelude to that which will flow unrestrained in the liturgy of the Easter Vigil: the encounter with God coming among us, in his Son made human, has its prolongation and fulfillment in the encounter of the Risen Christ is preparing for us at the end of our earthly pilgrimage, in a pasch like his“ (Days of the Lord: The Liturgical Year. Volume 7. Solemnities and Feast by Liturgical Press, Collegeville, MN. p. 103-105).

In Christ and His Blessed Mother,

Your Pastor, Fr. Arek Falana

TODAY’S READINGS

Isaiah 62:1-5 Psalm 96:1-10

I Corinthians 12:4-11 John 2:1-11

In Memoriam

Jerry Nieukirk

Larry Valois

“Eternal rest grant upon them, O Lord, and let perpetual light

shine upon them.”

Please pray for those in need of healing . . .

Colleen Climack, Geraldine Cozzo, Pat Devoy, Dale Douglas, Kelsey Evoy, Bob Fuesel, Donald Griner, Eunice Harmon, George Lopuszynski, Donald Micelli, Ma hew Palenik, Joe Punda, Jim Quick, John Quinn, Donna Reindl, Maureen Rodriguez, Rose Marie Tynski, Theresa Sco , Donald Valois, Bonnie Webber, Jus n Wisniewski, Stephanie Wisniewski

DIVE MORE DEEPLY INTO YOUR CATHOLIC FAITH

At our next mee ng, we hope to be star ng to talk about the Eucharis c Liturgy, or as it used to

be called, the Sacrifice of the Mass. First, however, we will begin by learning about the interior life, and what its made up of. All are welcome to join us on Tuesday, January 18th from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM in the library at our St. Gabriel Center. Ques ons? Call Peter at 557-2600.

Domestic Violence Concerns? Contact the Crisis Center for South

Suburbia 24-Hour Confidential Hotline 708-429-SAFE.

Human Concerns

We have a wonderful Religious Education Program!

Call the REP Office at 708-388-4004 or email us at Reled@incparish.com

for more information.

Religious Education Program

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Gi cards and informa on on enrolling in the mobile app program will be available on Saturdays from 4:00PM - 5:00PM and on Sundays from 8:45AM - 11:15AM in the

Church ves bule at the Welcome Center.

From the desk of Fr. McLaughlin.

“BEHOLD GOD BEHOLDING YOU AND SMILING.”

Quote by William Guden

“I’M SURE GOD FORGIVES ME.

THAT’S HIS PROFESSION.”

Quote by German poet, Heinrich Heine

Whether your need for assistance is for one time only or for a period of time, our St. Vincent de Paul Socie-ty would be happy to consider your need. All calls are confidential. If you live in this area and need assistance

during a difficult time in your life, please call our Parish Office at 708.597.3180 and ask to leave a message for a St. Vincent de Paul member.

“If God is the center of your life,

no words are necessary. Your mere presence will touch hearts.”

Youth Group

T.R.A.I.N.

Teens Reaching out Addressing Incarnation Needs

A er a brief Covid—related hiatus, TRAIN is back and ac ve! Please reach out to me if you know of a teen who would like to join our volleyball team. We will begin compe ng later this month.

Also, we will be going skiing next month! Contact me if you know of any interested teens.

Finally, we are now able to begin service projects again. Things are s ll difficult to arrange during this current virus surge, but we will help if we can.

Dr. Mike Jacobson, Youth Minister

January 22 and 23

4:00 PM (L) P. Sullivan (C) K. McNicholas 8:00 AM (L) L. Baxter-Smith (C) B. Fox 9:30 AM (L) C. Ford (C) L. Prykowski 11:00 AM (L) M. Soder (C) M. Jacobson

January 22 and 23

4:00 PM M. Mruskovich, P. Stach, D. Hyker 8:00 AM D. Fazekas, L. Hart, B. Fox 9:30 AM D. Salamone, C. Ford, D. Leyden 11:00 AM E. Pulak, R. Pulak, B. Fox

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Lectors and Commentators

Liturgical Ministers

Faith Direct is our electronic giving op on that allows you to support Incarna on’s Mission entrust-ed to us by the Lord by using electronic fund transfer from a bank account or credit/debit card. It’s safe and convenient. Crea ng a Faith Direct account is simple and free. To get started, you can TEXT your dona on amount to 708.505.8432 or enroll online at faith.direct/IL912. You can also call Faith Direct at their toll free number: 866-507-8757 (Let them know that your Parish Code is IL912). To cancel your monthly envelopes, please no fy the Parish Office at 708.597.3180. This is not done automa cally when signing up for electronic giving. Thank you for your ongoing support of our faith community. GOD BLESS YOU!

SUNDAY JANUARY 16 8:00 AM The People of Incarna on 9:30 AM John Tomczuk Julie Reilly Anniversary Blessings for Mary Moran and Sco Williams 11:00 AM The Wisniewski, Williamson and Pietrusiewicz Families Avani Delariva Maya McCarthy Romero Healing Blessings for Ann Marie Oswald MONDAY JANUARY 17 8:30 AM Andrew W. Ritz Stanley Sutor, Jr. Mary Adduce Ann and Jack Nienhaus Deceased Members of the Dyrda Family TUESDAY JANUARY 18 8:30 AM Anna Sutor Blessings for Jan Mylnarski For all our Beloved Dead whose names were wri en on the All Souls Envelopes WEDNESDAY JANUARY 19 8:30 AM Judy Carlson Blessings for the George Lux Family Blessings for Jan Murawski THURSDAY JANUARY 20 8:30 AM Trinidad Meer Wojciech Rzadkosz Blessings for Dolores Sullivan Benefactors of Incarna on Church FRIDAY JANUARY 21 8:30 AM Manuel De Dios Bob Quillman Paul Peter Konopacki Blessings for Toni Smarz Birthday Blessings for Kathleen Marshall SATURDAY JANUARY 22 8:30 AM Karen Bu ta Wedding Blessings for Greggy and Alicia Choa Birthday Blessings for Bob Kaput 4:00 PM James Sullivan Elizabeth Buckley Deceased Members of the Joseph Sambor Family SUNDAY JANUARY 23 8:00 AM The People of Incarna on 9:30 AM David Jurlow Adam Pieta Blessings for the George Lux Family Michael Hanly 11:00 AM Joseph Evoy Mary Chabarria Dominick Coda Larry Valois Healing Blessings for Ann Marie Oswald

The Parish office will be closed on Monday, January 17th.

It will re-open on Tuesday, January 18th.

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THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

Incarnation rejoices in the incorporation of new members into the Body of Christ through the Sacrament of Baptism. Please come into the Parish Office during business hours to schedule your child's baptism. Parents are to attend a mandatory Baptismal Preparation Class prior to Baptism. The Sacrament of Baptism for infants is celebrated on the first and third Sunday of every month (except Lent) at 12:30PM in the Church.

Please remember to include Incarnation in your will. ♥

THE SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY

Incarnation helps couples prepare not only for their wedding day, but the lifelong commitment of living a Christian marriage. Parishioners of Incarnation who are baptized and free to marry in the Catholic Church may celebrate their marriage at our Parish. Interested couples seeking marriage should contact one of the parish priests at least six months prior to their intended date of marriage.

MINISTRY OF CARE Several members of our Parish community have been trained and mandated by the Archdiocese of Chicago to pray with and bring the Holy Eucharist to the sick and home-bound parishioners. Please call the Parish Office if you are in need of this service.

REQUESTING COPIES OF SACRAMENTAL CERTIFICATES

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THE SACRAMENT OF

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