November 6, 2011

Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time

St. Ann Parish ESTABLISHED 1913

3010 Ridge Road, Lansing, IL 60438 708-895-6700

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November 6, 2011

Contact Information Parish Office: 708-895-6700 Parish Office Fax: 708-895-6877 School Office: 708-895-1661 Religious Ed. Office: 708-895-5970 St. Vincent DePaul: 708-745-4760 Fr. Bill’s email: frbillmcfarlane@aol.com Parish email: stannch@comcast.net Bulletin email: bullstannch@aol.com School Website: www.saintannschool.com Parish Website: www.saintanncatholicparish.com

Pastoral Staff Barb Antoskiewicz, Pastoral Associate/DRE Sandy Farmer, Parish Business Manager Jeanette Funchion, Parish Office Secretary Jennifer Gray, Bulletin Editor Chris Hutter, School Secretary Brian Kozlowski, Music & Liturgy Director Donna Lamoureux, School Principal Georgette Olson, Religious Education Secretary Janice Summerrise, School Administrative Assistant

St. Ann Parish Directory

Reverend William McFarlane, Pastor www.saintanncatholicparish.com

St. Ann Parish Mission Statement We are called by a loving God

to make St. Ann of Lansing a Catholic community of faith. We are a family of diverse people with various ministries: healing the body and spirit, teaching of God and His love,

united in sacraments and prayer, reaching out to the extended community. With God’s revelation of Himself in Scripture as our guide,

we strive to grow in His Spirit and to fulfill the promise of Christ’s Kingdom.

Finance Committee Richard A. Baltrus Robert Dabrowski, Chairperson Daniel C. Jedrysiak Dorothy L. Komlanc Matthew P. Martinez Kathleen J. Schroeder

Parish Office Hours Monday-Friday: 8:30-Noon & 1:00-5:00 p.m. Closed every day from Noon to 1:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Masses Monday-Thursday: 7:45 a.m. Friday Communion Service: 7:45 a.m. First Friday Mass: 7:45 a.m. Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Confessions: 4:00 p.m. Saturday

Liturgy Committee Barb Antoskiewicz, Pastoral Associate/DRE Debbie Bona, Lectors Brian Kozlowski, Director of Liturgy & Music Kevan Polanski & Erin Meegan Polanski, Altar Servers Rita Pritchett, Art & Environment Don Schiller, Ushers Ed Sochacki, Eucharistic Ministers Gerrie Szewczyk, Sacristans

Pastoral Council Barb Antoskiewicz Maria Cabrera Wade Cooper Brian Farlow Jane Farlow Michael Kabala Ken Kot Anita Lang Dominic Podsiadlik Erin Meegan Polanski Aloysius Okonkwo Tim Studer

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Monday, November 7 7:45 a.m. Mass † Scott Stephens Tuesday, November 8 7:45 a.m. Mass † People of the Parish Wednesday, November 9 (Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome) 7:45 a.m. Mass † People of the Parish Thursday, November 10 (St. Leo the Great) 7:45 a.m. Mass † Jerome Wheeler † Joseph Castaneda Friday, November 11 (St. Martin of Tours; Veterans Day) 7:45 a.m. Communion Service † People of the Parish Saturday, November 12 (St. Josaphat) 5:00 p.m. Mass

† Florence Balcerak Sunday, November 13 (Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time)

8:30 a.m. Mass † Antoinette Algozzini † Dolores Shone 10:30 a.m. Mass † Remo Verta † Alberto Cappello † Adam Kabala

Monday, October 7 MASS Religious Education Ministries’ Meeting

7:45am 4:00 - 5:30pm 7:00pm

Chapel Classrooms Parish Hall

Tuesday, November 8 MASS St. Vincent de Paul Cooks’ Meeting St. Ann Seniors Cub Scouts

7:45am 10:00am 1:00pm 7:00pm

Chapel Parish Hall Narthex Classrooms

Wednesday, November 9 MASS Sewing Club Bible Study Liturgy Board Meeting Maintenance Committee Meeting Finance Committee Meeting A.A. Meeting Rosary

7:45am 9:00am 10:00am - 12:00pm 1:00pm 5:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:00pm

Chapel Parish Office Parish Office Parish Office Parish Office Parish Office Parish Hall Chapel

Thursday, November 10 PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES

MASS School Early Dismissal Parent/Teacher Conferences RCIA GraFFiti Youth Group

7:45am 11:30am Afternoon/Evening 7:00 - 9:00pm 7:00pm

Chapel School Classrooms Parish Office School Rm. 95

Friday, November 11 VETERANS DAY

COMMUNION SERVICE NO SCHOOL/PARISH OFFICE CLOSED

7:45am Chapel

Saturday, November 12

Market Day Pickup Used Uniforms Sale MASS

10:00 - 11:00am 10:00 - 11:00am 5:00pm

Parish Hall Parish Hall Church

MASS - RCIA Rite of Dismissal Religious Education MASS - Fam. Mass/Children’s Liturgy Altar Server Party

8:30 8:45 - 10:15am 10:30am 11:30am

Church School Church Parish Hall

Sunday, November 13

This Week’s Activities

Mourning the loss of a loved one? Find some solace . . .

Bereavement Group Wed., November 30 & Wed., December 7

Parish Office, 10:00 a.m. - Noon

FMI, call Barb at 708-895-6700

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Today is the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, and Day-light Saving Time ends… Hope you remembered to turn your clock back one hour! “Faith is the daring of the soul to go farther than it can see. (William Newton Clark)

We seek many things in this life, but we should seek the Lord and His wisdom first. By so living, we will keep vigil for the Lord as we await his return in glory. (The Order of Prayer in the Liturgy of the Hours and Cele-bration of the Eucharist 2011)

This is from a poster I got in the doctor’s office where my friend Pam works. She gave it to me, and because my last name goes from “A to Z,” I thought you would like to see what the letters stand for. Thanks, Pam… Can you guess Pam who? Here are our wishes for you and yours (by Meiji Stewart):

Adventures to enrich your souls Blessings showered upon you Courage to be yourself Dreams that come true Enthusiasm to fuel your passion Family, friends and faith Great things to look forward to Health to live life to the fullest Imagination to soar on Joy to color your thoughts Kind words to share Laughter to brighten your days Memories to keep you warm

To be continued next week . . . Dare to go farther than you can see. Serving Him Together, Barb A.

Together Let Us Cause God Joy

Readings for the Week

Monday: Wis 1:1-7; Lk 17:1-6 Tuesday: Wis 2:23 — 3:9; Lk 17:7-10 Wednesday: Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; Ps 46; 1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17; Jn 2:13-22 Thursday: Wis 7:22b — 8:1; Lk 17:20-25 Friday: Wis 13:1-9; Lk 17:26-37 Saturday: Wis 18:14-16; 19:6-9; Lk 18:1-8 Sunday: Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31; Ps 128; 1 Thes 5:1-6; Mt 25:14-30 [14-15, 19-21]

Today’s Readings

First Reading — Wisdom is easily discerned by those who love her (Wisdom 6:12-16). Psalm — My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God (Psalm 63). Second Reading — Since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have died (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 [13-14]). Gospel — Stay awake! You know neither the day nor the hour (Matthew 25:1-13).

Miss Me—But Let Me Go

When I come to the end of the road And the sun has set for me,

I want not rites in a gloom filled room. Why cry for a soul set free?

Miss me a little—but not too long And not with your head bowed low. Remember the love we once shared.

Miss me—but let me go.

For this is a journey that we all must take, And each must go alone.

It’s all a part of the Master’s plan, A step on the road to home.

When you are lonely and sick of heart Go to the Friend we know, And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds.

Miss me—but let me go. In Loving Memory of James E. Downs

St. Ann Ministry Meeting Monday, November 7, 7:00 p.m.

Parish Hall

Attendance is requested of the heads of ALL parish (church and school) organizations, including all

groups that fall under the Parish Life, Spiritual Life, Education, and Human Concerns Commissions.

For a complete list, visit the St. Ann parish website, www.saintanncatholicparish.com,

and look under the Parish Organizations tab.

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SUNDAY COLLECTION 10-23-2011 Amount Amount Amount Received Required Over (Under) $10,095.76 $15,000.00 ($4,904.24)

PROPAGATION/FAITH: $661.00 ST. ANN 50-50 CLUB: $1,665.00

Thank you for your continued support of our parish.

Just In Time for Thanksgiving, . . . DESSERT BONUS DAYS ARE HERE!

No time to bake? Serve delicious Market Day pies at your holiday gatherings!

All profits from Dessert Bonus Days will go to help our 8th graders. The more desserts you purchase, the more they can earn: 15% (up to 99 desserts), 30% (over 100 desserts), or 45% (over 500 desserts). Selling a mere 250 pies will earn them a $900 profit!

Drop off your order forms in church by November 6, in school by November 7, or order at marketday.com by 11:00 p.m. November 9. Pickup will be November 12, from 10-11:00 a.m. in the parish hall.

Receive a FREE 4-pack of ChicNSteaks with your $90 purchase. Enter promo code NOVBONUS at checkout on www.marketday.com.

FREEQUENT BUYER PROGRAM

Make two purchases of $40 between October and December, place a third $40 order in January,

and receive a FREE Insulated Bag!

Market Day

Please welcome and keep in your prayers the newest members of our St. Ann family!

Cameron Reese Anderson Child of

James S. Anderson & Leeann R. Howell

Mason Jordan Herrera Child of

Saul Herrera & Jennifer C. Toomire

Mia Veronica Przybylski Child of

Michael & Mary Przybylski

October Baptisms

Our next meeting is this Tuesday, November 8, 1:00 p.m. Please join us in the Narthex! FMI, call 708-474-3181.

St. Ann Seniors

St. Ann’s 50-50 Club

Our October 23 winning number was 5808. 5808 would have won $3245.00!

To be eligible, both your 50-50 and weekly collec-tion envelopes (with at least $5 in each, separate payments) must be in the parish office by 9:00 a.m. Monday. If you donate by check, you need to write two separate checks. We will draw the week-ly winner by Wednesday. Look for the winners in each bulletin, on our facebook page, or on the par-ish website: www.saintanncatholicparish.com

For more information, feel free to contact the parish office at 708.895.6700. Good luck!

A New Chance To Win Every Week!

BUS TRIP TO WHITE FENCE

FARM TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15

Come along for a fun day out at White Fence Farm in Romeoville, sponsored by The St. Ann Women’s Club! There will be a luncheon and entertainment by the Legacy Girls, a lively trio who will take us on a sen-timental journey with their Andrews Sisters-style musical revue of classic ‘30s & ‘40s hits.

The cost is $40 per person, and the trip is open to all ―women, men and couples alike! The charter bus will leave at 10:00 a.m. and return around 4:00 p.m. Space is limited and on a first come basis; the deadline for reser-vations is November 7. For more information and res-ervations, call Margaret Sciackitano at 895-1194.

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November 5-6, 2011

Dear Parishioners, During the month of November, we will have an "Altar of Remembrance" in the school hallway. Pictures of deceased loved ones will be displayed to help us remem-ber them. "We remember how they loved us to their death, and still we celebrate for they are with us here...."

Report cards will be issued this Wednesday, November 9, 2011. School will dismiss at 11:30 a.m. on November 10, and we will hold Parent-Teacher Conferences on that afternoon and evening. There will be extended day ser-vices on that day. There will be no school on Friday, November 11, Veterans Day. We prayerfully remember all Veterans, living and deceased, and thank God for their bravery and dedication.

Our students are collecting toiletries, magazines, playing cards, and snacks to send in care packages to our mili-tary members for Christmas. If you'd like to contribute, you may drop your items off at the school office any day during business hours.

We thank God every day for all of you and for your financial and spir-itual support of your parish school.

God bless you,

Donna Lamoureux

Alumni Update

The Fundraising Committee would like to thank everyone who sponsored, helped with, and dined at our 2nd Annual Halloween Pan-cake Breakfast last weekend. We could not have pulled off such a wonderfully successful

event without the contributions of the Lansing Copper Muggers, TF South, Edible Arrangements, Aunt Sally’s, Marilyn Aiken and her raffle baskets, the talented bak-ing skills of our school families and members of the Women’s Club, the many volunteers who helped set up, bus tables, and clean up and, of course, all of you who came to break “bread” with us, purchase raffle and lot-tery tickets, wreaths, pies, and everything else we had to offer! And thank you, especially, for helping us to build such a warm, welcoming community here at St. Ann’s!

Altar Server Party Sunday, November 13, 11:30 a.m.

Parish Hall

All current altar servers are invited to a fun gathering next weekend!

FMI, call Erin Meegan at 708-227-5497.

Our Box Tops Challenge winners could not have ordered a more picture-perfect day to enjoy lunch together with Principal Lamoureux and Father Bill on our new front “porch.” Students received one entry to the contest for every 20 Box Tops they submitted, and two winners were drawn from each grade. Our own Lansing Subway donated all of the lunches, and passing drivers gamely obeyed the signs asking them to “Honk at Our Box Tops Chal-lenge Winners!”

Congratulations to some of our alumni who played on un-defeated, conference-winning football teams this season: TF South Sophomores Ricky Ramirez and Josh Gentry, and Mt. Carmel Freshmen A.J. Tarka and Ryan Murphy. Additionally, Dylan Angel will represent TF South down state for cross country. We’re proud of you, our former Roughriders!

We love to hear updates about our St. Ann alumni. Please send any news you may have to bullstannch@aol.com for inclusion in future bulletins.

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Altar Server Party: November 13

White Fence Farm Trip: November 15

Aluminum Can Collection: November 20

Ornament Decorating Day: November 20

Advent Mission: November 27-28

Aluminum Can Collection: January 8

Winter Scrap & Stitch: January 13-15

Upcoming Events

Women’s Club

Our next meeting will be Thursday, November 17 at 7:00 p.m. in the Narthex. We will make scarves to help bring a little warmth to those in need. Please bring a yard of flannel, a yard stick and scissors. Refreshments will be served, and all are welcome! For more information, call Margaret at 708-895-1194.

December St. Ann Pick 3 Lottery Tickets Available for purchase for $10 each

in the Narthex after all Masses this weekend!

The tickets’ numbers correspond to the Illinois Lottery’s Evening Pick 3,

and are eligible to win EVERY DAY of December.

Prizes are $50 on weekdays and $100 on the weekends.

St. Ann’s Annual

Pot of Gold Party

It might seem like a long time until St. Patrick’s Day, but it’s already time to start planning our next Annual Pot of Gold Party! Pot of Gold is our parish’s main fundraiser, and the 2012 party will be even more spe-cial because it will kick off our yearlong Golden Anni-versary Celebration that will culminate in 2013. We are in the process of forming committees to get the ball rolling. All who are interested in helping out with this fun event can contact Mike Kabala at 708-525-7987. Our first meeting will take place in mid-November. Keep an eye on the bulletin for details!

Saturday

March 17, 2012

Christmas Tree Family Event

Parishioners are invited to decorate ornaments for our Christmas tree with their families, either at home or at our very first Ornament Decorating Day, November 20 in the Parish Hall after 10:30 a.m. mass.

The Liturgy Committee will provide bulbs, glue, glitter, ribbons, and family name tags. Participants may bring in additional supplies to create their ornaments, which will decorate the 12-foot tree placed in the Narthex for Christ-mas. Christmas music, hot cocoa and cookies will help provide a festive atmosphere for the ornament decorators.

A special ceremony will then take place on Wednesday, December 7 at 7:00 p.m. in Church, complete with Christ-mas songs by the St. Ann choir, followed by the formal Christmas tree lighting in the Narthex.

All St. Ann families are invited to attend. We will have sign-up sheets for Decorating Day after all Masses starting next weekend to ensure that we have enough supplies for everyone. For those who wish to bring in their family creations made at home, we will begin collecting ornaments after all Masses beginning November 19 & 20.

FMI, please contact Debbie Bona at 708/895-4603.

Monday Night Bingo St. Lawrence O’Toole

4101 St. Lawrence Avenue, Matteson Doors open at 5:00 p.m. EVERY WEEK, with Early-Bird Games beginning at 6:45.

FMI, 708-898-3102

Mark your calendars, and save the date!

St. Ann’s 2011 Advent Mission Sunday, November 27 & Monday, November 28

7:00 p.m. in Church

Presented by: Spelunkers in Faith Father Michael Gabriel, Joe Ceh & Marina Parise

Sponsored by the St. Ann Women’s Club

Bring your family, friends & neighbors. All are wel-come! It’s a great way to begin the Advent season.

Questions? Please call Judy Mitchell at 708-474-0839 or email at njoy95_jnj@att.net.

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Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011 5:00 p.m. Mass

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011 8:30 a.m. Mass

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011 10:30 a.m. Mass

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

USHERS SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

LECTORS Chris McHale - L1 Elayne Tyderek - L2 Fran Miller - Com

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Ed Sochacki Anita Lang Mary Jachim Steve Robinette Penny Rellis Mike Kabala Frank Pollachek Paulette Lofrano Linda Fogarty Kathy Sandrick

LEADER

Gail Lee

ALTAR SERVERS Georgina Tyderek Nina Rose Duda Katie Bremner

CANTOR Mary Beth Benson

LECTORS Vera Seymour - L1 Jeanie Hernandez - L2 Rose Rivas - Com

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Susan Hartmann Cheryl McNamara Pat Kranc Aurora Patrick Jim Neff Dolores Avila Gail Bobic Phyllis Duffield Diane Miller-DeSoto Judy Wohadlo

LEADER John Krull

ALTAR SERVERS Gabriela Rivas Maggie Jaworowski Shelby Caruso

CANTOR Clarita Morris

LECTORS Family Mass - Religious Ed.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Lena Martinez Larisa Chukwulebe Dorothy Komlanc Caroline Onuoha Carmen Padilla Laura Pich Georgette Olson Mark Nadalin Sharon Nadalin Tim Studer

LEADER Dominic Podsiadlik

ALTAR SERVERS Brittany Jurek Julia Mae Sarte Amir Ghazaleh

CANTOR Marilyn Szumski

5:00 p.m. Mass Clarence Goranowski Jerry Balcerak Frank Pollachek Ken Straka Carol Ann Surufka Phill Stewart Archange Cadichon Frank Novak

8:30 a.m. Mass Art Sobczak Tony De Laurentis Mary Louise MacKenzie Tony Kaim Joe Kranc Joe Cardenas Al Torres Gene Stein Norm Abbott

10:30 a.m. Mass Wally Shatkowski Ron Fisher Larry Mueller Gene Sanchez Bernard Chukwulebe Juan Ramirez Dom Ramirez Don Schiller

STM Employment Networking Group

Linked In Application & Navigation Presented by Chuck Keskel,

Text Analyst at TransUnion LLC

Thursday, November 17, 7:00-9:00 p.m.

St. Thomas More Weis Center, 8635 Calumet Avenue, Munster

Linked In is a MUST for anyone looking for a job. It’s like having your own website, where you can host

your online resume. Learn how to use social networking to connect with industry leaders and

find higher earning job opportunities!

Did you know that 80% of available jobs are unadvertised, and 75% of all jobs are found

through networking? Whether you are in transition, new to the job market, employed or can offer employ-

ment opportunities, all are welcome to attend!

For more information, stmcareergroup@gmail.com

Focus on the Positive Adult Enrichment Program

“Listening to God in Our Dreams” Presented by Sr. Joyce Diltz, PHJC

Thursday, November 10, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Our Lady of Knock Parish Hall 497 - 163rd Street, Calumet City

Refreshments will be served, and all are welcome! FMI, please call the OLK Rectory at 708-862-3011.

Gospel of Life Conference Saturday, November 12, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

St. Agnes Church 1501 Chicago Road, Chicago Heights

Please join the St. Agnes Respect Life Ministry for a FREE afternoon conference on the Respect for Human

Life and the healing power of God’s Grace available to us through the Church.

Speakers include Fr. David Simonetti of St. James Church and Obstetrician Dr. Richard Moutvic, M.D.

The afternoon concludes with a Eucharistic Healing Service.

St. Ann Catholic Church Bulletin #038050 Bulletin Editor Jennifer Gray 708-895-9972 Sunday, November 6, 2011 Microsoft Office Publisher 2010

St. Ann Parish 3010 Ridge Road Lansing, IL 60438