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CANTORSSATURDAY, January 16

4:00 PM Laurie

SUNDAY, January 178:00 AM Ken9:45 AM Michelle

USHERSJanuary 2015

4:00 PM C. Cowperthwaite, E. Pindara,A. Lubanowski, T. Zalewski,N. Zalewski

8:00 AM A. Wopinski, T. Nester,M. Noworyta, J. Young

9:45 AM E. Lihota, G. Slusarczyk,K. Podgorny, T. Baker,M. Gasior

11:30 AM R. Manriquez, J. Gonzalez,M. Suarez, R. Ortiz

READERSJanuary 2015

4:00 PM J. Struzik8:00 AM B. Frederisy9:45 AM J. Andrade

11:30 AM I. Jimenez

ALTAR SERVERS

SATURDAY, January 164:00 PM J. O’Keefe, J. O’Keefe

SUNDAY, January 178:00 AM J. Salamanca, N. Arreguin9:45 AM A. Villanueva, A. Villanueva

11:30 AM D. Ranos

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERSJanuary 2015

4:00 PM A. BonczekM. CowperthwaiteL. Morse

8:00 AM P. GadusK. GibsonN. Moll

9:45 AM P. MaccagnanoC. MaloneC. Ranos

11:30 AM A. DavilaR. Oseguera

MASSES FOR THE WEEK

Weekend, January 9 & 104:00 PM + Lorraine Zalewski ­ Sandy Szatek8:00 AM + Loretta Wopinski ­ Ladies Rosary Sodality9:45 AM + Irene Mosser ­ Marlene Mosser

11:30 AM + Marin Serrato ­ Teofila

Monday, January 117:30 AM + Barney Zalinski ­ Family

Tuesday, January 127:30 AM + Katherine O'Brien ­ Daughter

Wednesday, January 138:00 AM + Walter Burczak ­ Kaniuk Family

Thursday, January 147:30 AM + Patrick Wolterman ­ Winarski, Potter & Ritter Families

End of Watch 12/28/15

Friday, January 157:30 AM + Joseph Huss ­ Stella Marcisz

Saturday, January 167:30 AM + Barney Sliwa ­ Roland & Marlene Cull4:00 PM + Helen Zurawski ­ Family

5th Anniversary

Sunday, January 178:00 AM + Loretta Wopinski ­ Fr. Ben & Marge Nowak9:45 AM + Michael Kopaczewski ­ Reggie

11:30 AM + Hipolita Aranda ­ Family

Week of January 10 ­ January 16The Gifts of Bread & Wine are donated this week in memory of

Helen Zurawski ­ FamilyThe Tabernacle Candle will be lit this week in memory of

Helen Zurawski ­ Family

In Remembrance

Henry Bugajski 12/27/1 5

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Monday ­ January 11Reading 1 Samuel 1:1­8Gospel Mark 1:14­20

Tuesday ­ January 12Reading 1 Samuel 1:9­20Gospel Mark 1:21­28

Wednesday ­ January 13 ­ St. HilaryReading 1 Samuel 3:1­10, 19­20Gospel Mark 1:29­39

Thursday ­ January 14Reading 1 Samuel 4:1­11Gospel Mark 1:40­45

Friday ­ January 15Reading 1 Samuel 8:4­7, 10­22aGospel Mark 2:1­12

Saturday ­ January 16Reading 1 Samuel 9:1­4, 17­19; 10:1aGospel Mark 2:13­17

Sunday ­ January 17 ­ 2nd Sunday In Ordinary TimeReading I Isaiah 62:1­5Reading II 1 Corinthians 12:4­11Gospel John 2:1­11

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

We pray for...Barbara Anderson, Michael Auld, Loretta Borowski,Michael Boston, Grant Joseph Bradtke, KevinChocholek, Rickey Cholipski, Austin Cichy,Philip Corich, Martin Covarrubias, Mary LouCowperthwaite, Jim Cummings, Dorita De Cardona, DavidDonahue, Catherine Drilling, Rosie Dunmore, MariettaFalbo, Laurie Ferry, Charlotte Frjelich, Bob Frjelich, IrmaGarcia, Allysa Garcia, Yesenia Guajardo, Rosa GuadalupeGuajardo, Sara Janet Guzman, Helen Hennessy, MaryannHenney, Ray Holloway, Charlene Jones, Edward Kawa,Larry Kawa, Ron Keene, Karen Kil, Bob Konecek, MarthaKowalkowski, Helen Larson, John Larson, Beth Lasseter,Steve Livak, Thomas J. Lohr, Katharina Makara, Joseph B.Mistarz, Jr., Joe Moncada, Ricardo Morales, Genoveva Nateras,Policarpo Naya, Shirley Ostrowski, Felicia Pancer, JamesRago, John Rosmanitz, Steven Schwartz, Jo Shanahan, PaulSherman, Lillian Smierciak, Alfonso Soto, Irene Stincic,Chestine Trzupek, Asunción Villalpondo, Rita Wilck, DianneWilliams, Jim Winter, Chris Wopinski, Stanley Wrona, Sr.,Melissa Young, Residents of Hammond­Whiting CareCenter and Residents of Dolton Health Care Center andResidents of Burnham Terrace.

We pray for the homebound, sick and hospitalized. If your nameappears in the above list and you no longer wish to be includeddue to recovery, please contact the Rectory at (773) 646­4877.

Steve's Presents

St. Florian Church

FundraiserBuffet

Sunday, January 24, 2016From 11:00am to 3:00pm

At Steve's13200 S. Baltimore Avenue, Chicago

Mark your calendars! On January 24, 2016 St. FlorianChurch will host a fund raiser buffet at Steve's fea-turing a delicious menu that includes:

Steve's Famous Fried ChickenSteve's Homemade Polish Sausage and Sauerkraut

Baked HamMeatballs

Mashed potatoesMixed vegetables

Garden Salad with Steve's Famous DressingMixed fruit

Pierogi (tentative)DesertCoffeeTeaMilk

Iced Tea

A cash bar will be available, featuring this area'slargest selection ofcraft beers.

ADULTS: $25.00

CHILDREN 10 YEARS & UNDER: $10.00

There is now a sign up sheet on the table in the backof church or please call (773) 550-5218 for reser-vations.

Call today!

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Anyone interested in renting Konsowski Hall,please call the rectory for more information.

Don't forget to put your e­mail addresson your envelope.

You only need to do this once. If you have already sub-mitted your email address, you do not need to do it again.

If you are new to the parish, stop in the rectory to register.

We have been blessed with the gift of longevityand that gift is challenging us to rethink andredesign the places we live in and the relationshipsthat sustain us as we age up. Our own conventhere at St. Florian is fast becoming an oppor-tunity for innovative housing and supportivenetworks to navigate the road ahead. It is funand exciting to be part of this new communityand what it means for the parish as well asourselves. Sign up to learn more about it, orgo to the website at: www.reopeningdoors.com.

For information call (312) 415-3503.

ST. FLORIAN CHURCH

is now on Facebook.

Information and events will be posted on the

Florian Hegewisch user page.

Initial Offering EnvelopesPlease remember to use your Initial Offering En-velope in the January packet. A suggested donationof $10.00 will help defray the cost of printing andmailing contribution envelopes.

Christmas OfferingsThank you to those who have responded so generouslywith your Christmas envelopes. If you have not yet hadthe opportunity to complete your Christmas offering tothe parish, you may continue to do so throughout themonth of January. We will then make a final report ofall Christmas offerings received.

St. Florian ParishVolunteer Appreciation Party

─ ADULTS ONLY─

Saturday - February 6, 2016

Yes, I have volunteered my time and talent and willattend the celebration!

Name(s): ________________________________

Number ofAdults attending: _________

(Please reply via the collection basket or at the rectoryor school office)

Saturday, Febuary 6th

5:00pm to 7:30pm(In the School Gymnasium)

Be sure to respond by Monday, January 25th so wecan count you in!

Volunteers are people who are willing to give ofthemselves—time, talent, treasure—for the goodof the whole community. Volunteers do not get paidfor what they do. Many people volunteer at St. Florianand for this we are most grateful. Please come andenjoy dinner and a fun time as our way of sayingthank you for all you do! (Spouses welcome)

Appreciation Party!

General Pulaski Council #3323Knights ofColumbus

Spaghetti DinnerIf you like our pancake breakfast, then you'll love ourspaghetti dinner. The dinner will include: Salad, Bread& Butter, Dessert, Coffee, Milk and "All You Care ToEat Spaghetti & Meatballs with Meat Sauce", all for just$8.00 per person, $5.00 for kids 10 and under. The dinnerwill be held on January 16th from 4pm until 7pm at theSt. Columba Social Center 13323 S. Greenbay Avenuein Hegewisch. Plenty ofparking available.

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What does it mean to be a Parishioner?1 . It means to be officially REGISTERED in the rectory!We need your family information in our businesssystem.

2. What are some of the benefits ofbeing a REGISTEREDparishioner? You can get a list of your annual donationsto use for tax purposes. As a REGISTERED parish-ioner, you can receive sacraments, be a sponsor/witnessfor someone else receiving sacraments.

3 . Are there any other ways to become a REGISTEREDparishioner? NO.

Que significa ser un Parroquiano1 . Significa estar oficialmente REGISTRADO en larectorial Necesitamos la información de su familia ennuestro sistema de negocio.

2. Cuales son algunos de los beneficios de estar REGI-STRADO como parroquiano:

• Pueden obtener una lista de sus donaciones anualescon propósito de reportar en sus impuestos.

• Como un parroquiano REGISTRADO, puede recibirsacramentos, ser padrino/testigo para alguien queeste recibiendo los sacramentos.

3 . Hay otras maneras que pueda hacerse un parroquianoREGISTRADO? NO.

visit us at ­ www.stflorianschool.org

St. Florian SchoolHappenings...

2015 ­ 2016 REGISTRATION!Registration is on going for 3 & 4 year old Pre-school through Grade 8. For further information,please contact the school office at: 773-646-2868.

Mission Statement of St. Florian School

Our mission is to provide each student with aCatholic education in all areas. The faculty andschool families join the parish staff and fellowparishioners to form a living Catholic faith com-munity. Our school population is multicultural andfosters sensitivity to the needs of all. We promotethe students' burning desire for learning. Througheducation, service, support, formation and challenge,the students are called to realize their potentialspiritually, socially, and intellectually. For onehundred years our school has been committed tocarry out the Gospel values of Jesus Christ on adaily basis.

St. Florian School NewsSt. Florian offers classes for grades PreK through8th. Classes are small, so individualized attentioncan be given to students.We offer half day and fullday preschool for 3 and 4 year olds. Students receiveinstruction in computers, Physical Education andMusic in addition to the regular curriculum. Extendedday care before and after school is available forworking families. We have a very successful athleticprogram for both boys and girls. They can be in-volved in basketball, volleyball and cheerleading.Tuition assistance is available. View our websiteat http://stflorianschool.org.

St. Florian Paper RecyclingDon't forget to bring your old paper to St.Florian. You can recycle it in the big binsbehind the school.

Bowling Fundraiser for St. Florian SchoolWhere: Olympia Lanes in Hammond Indiana

4150 Calumet Avenue

Date: January 16, 2016Time: 9:00 pm check-in and buffet

10:00 pm Bowling Starts

Cost: $50.00 per couple in advance$60.00 per couple at the door

*Tickets available in the school office after Christmas

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MARK YOUR CALENDARJan 11 Young at Heart (KH) 1 :00pmJan 12 Bible Study (KH) 7:00pmJan 14 Choir Rehearsal (Church) 10:00amJan 21 Choir Rehearsal (Church) 10:00amJan 21 Conf. Sponsor Meeting (KH) 7:00pm

Please pray for ourService Members:Eugene Zmija, U.S Air Force ­SSgt David Burks, U.S. Army ­Sgt Eric L. Abram, U.S. Air Force ­Lt. Commdr. Nicholas Garcia, U.S.Navy Pilot ­ SPC Mark J. Dancer, U.S. Army ­Aaron Alvarez, U.S Navy ­ MSgt James Ritchie,U.S. Air Force ­ Capt. Christopher Conner, U.S.Marine Corps ­ Sgt. Michael Marszalek, U.S. Army­ Robert A. Islas, Jr., U.S Navy ­ Cpl Kristin Pala,US. Marine Corps ­ Capt. Lisa Klekowski, US.Army ­ PFC Patrick Paskiewicz ­ U.S. Army ­PVT David Cook, US Army ­ Petty Officer SecondClass Laura A Tomczak, U.S Navy ­ LTC PeterAllen Kubas, U.S. Army ­ A1C Kelly Shanahan,U.S. Air Force ­ Master Sgt. ChristopherSaberniak, U.S. Air Force ­ A1C NicolaosHofbauer, U.S. Air Force ­ Sgt. Ernest Silva,U.S. Marine Corps ­ Jonathan Daniel Ladowski,U.S. Marine Corps.

If you know of a family member who is no longerserving, please contact the Rectory at 646­4877 sothey may be removed from this prayer list.

St. Vincent de Paul Poor Box $109.00St. Vincent de Paul Society In the life of MotherTeresa, the Two Commandments — To love Godand to love our neighbor — are inseparable. Inher life and work she exemplifies the relationshipbe-tween the two: How, if we do not love God wecan-not love our neighbor, and if we do not loveour neighbor we cannot love God.

2016 Calendars

Our special thanks toElmwood Chapel for

sponsoring our 2016 parishcalendars. If you haven’ treceived a calendar yet, pleasesee one of the ushers after Mass.

WEEKLY OFFERINGS

Dec 2015 Jan 2016Sunday Collections 26 & 27 2 & 3

4:00pmMass $ 750.00 $ 618.008:00amMass $ 1 ,135.23 $ 466.549:45amMass $ 384.00 $ 636.0011 :30amMass $ 415.00 $ 511 .56

Mailed Donations $ 225.00 $ 488.00Votives $ 167.00 $ 200.76Actual Received $ 3,076.23 $ 2920.86vs Budgeted Goal -$ 4,500.00 -$ 4,500.00Deficit ­$1,423.77 ­$ 1,579.14

Energy - Loose & Envelopes $ 269.00 $ 491 .84All Souls Day $ 0.00 $ 10.00Thanksgiving SVDP $ 0.00 $ 10.00Imaculate Conception $ 0.00 $ 20.00Christmas Flowers $ 786.00 $ 40.00Initial Offering $ 0.00 $ 560.00Religious Retirement $ 10.00 $ 10.00Building Improvement $ 60.00 $ 96.00Maintenance $ 45.00 $ 225.00

2015 Charitable Contributions - Statements forthe 2015 tax year will be processed by request only.Please fill out the form below and return it to therectory by January 29th. We will mail requestedstatements by the end of the month.

Please send a 2015 contribution statement to me:

Name: _______________________________

Address: _______________________________

_______________________________

(return form via collection basket or at the rectory)

Tax StatementsAs in the past, we will not be sending tax state-ments to everyone this year. If you would like astatement of your 2015 church contributions, pleasecall the rectory and leave your name address andphone number so it can be mailed to you, Or youcan fill out the form below and drop it in theoffering basket.

TO ALL WHO CELEBRATEWhether visitors, long-time residentsor newly arrived in the Parish, we

Thank God for you.

If you are not registered,or there is a change in your address,

or telephone number,please fill out the form and place it in oneof our collection baskets or mail it to

the Rectory

Thank You

Name: _____________________________________

Phone: _____________________________________

Address: _____________________________________

_____________________________________

_____________________________________

Please CheckOne:

___NewParishioner ___NewPhone Number

___NewAddress ___Moving, Remove

fromRegister

MemorialsAnd Gifts ofRemembrance

Youmay remember your deceased loved ones in thefollowing ways:

DonationDailyMasses $ 10

Tree ofLife Gold Leaf $ 100Small Stone $ 500Large Stone $1 ,000

The Tabernacle Candlewill be lit inmemory of. . . $ 10

The Gifts ofBread andWineare donated inmemory of. . . $ 15

Please remember St. Florian Parishin your estate planning

YourGift, Your Parishwww.parishgift.org

Mission Statement ofSt. Florian Parish Pastoral Council

St. Florian Parish Pastoral Council is a group ofparishioners who work together with the pastor toact as a consultative body for the parish. Ourmission is to build a prayerful, evangelizing andwelcoming spirit for the benefit of the faithcommunity.

MISSION STATEMENT of ST. FLORIAN PARISH

We are Roman Catholics of prayer, service and long-standing tradition guided by thespirit to meet the direct needs of out parishioners and neighboring community in ademanding social environment. We strive to achieve a sense of justice, responsibility,prayerfulness, communication and unity by providing:

• All individuals the opportunity of receiving sacraments• The proper educational environment ­ spiritually, morally, academically• A channel for corporal works of mercy• A time and place for social gathering and fellowship

Our goals and objectives will be accomplished through encouraging active participationin dialogue, evangelization, stewardship, prayer and love.

Worship

Altar ServersChoirs, Cantors & MusiciansMinisters ofCommunionLiturgy CommitteeMinistry ofCare

Ministry ofConsolationMinistry ofLectorsFaith Sharing GroupsUshers & GreetersBible Study

Education andAdult Formation

Elementary School(Pre-K through 8th)

Baptismal PreparationR.C.I.A.

Parish Pastoral CouncilReligious EducationVacation Bible School

Evangelization Committee

ServiceGarden Club

Finance CouncilSt. Vincent de Paul

Parish/School OrganizationsHoly Name SocietyKnights ofColumbus

Parents’ ClubLadies Rosary Sodality

Young at HeartAthletic Association