The Solemnity of the Theotokos, Mary the Mother of God!

Most of the mysteries of our faith we take for granted and believe because of the faith that has been handed down to us. We are all accustomed to saying that Mary is the Mother of God. Little would we ever suspect that in the early church there were a lot of problems in thinking through our faith that needed to be worked out and the Blessed Virgin Mary was the key to resolving a dilemma.

In the 4th and 5th centuries debates about the nature of Christ raged in the Church. The debate was about the relationship of Christs divine and human natures. At the center of this debate was a title of Mary. Since at least the 3rd century, Christians had referred to Mary as Theotokos, meaning Godbearer. The first documented usage of the term is in the writings of Origen of Alexandria in AD 230 related to Theotokos; Mary was called the Mother of God.
Referring to Mary this way was popular in Christian piety, but the patriarch of Constantinople from 428-431, Nestorius, objected. He suggested that Mary was only the mother of Jesus human nature, but not his divine nature. Nestorius ideas (or at least how others perceived his arguments) were condemned at the Council of Ephesus in AD 431, and again at the Council of Chalcedon in AD 451. The Church decided that Christ was fully God and fully human, and these natures were united in one person, Jesus Christ. Thus Mary could be called Mother of God since she gave birth to Jesus who was fully divine as well as human. Since this time, Mary has been honored as the Mother of God by Catholics, Orthodox, and many Protestants. The Solemnity of Mary Mother of God falls exactly one week after Christmas, the end of the octave of Christmas. It is fitting to honor Mary as Mother of Jesus, following the birth of Christ. When Catholics celebrate the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God we are not only honoring Mary, who was chosen among all women throughout history to bear God incarnate, but we are also honoring our Lord, who is fully God and fully human. Calling Mary Mother of God is the highest honor we can give Mary. Just as Christmas honors Jesus as the Prince of Peace, the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God honors Mary as the Queen of Peace. This solemnity, falling on New Years Day, is also designated the World Day of Peace. The origins of a feast celebrating Marys Divine Maternity are obscure, but there is some evidence of ancient feasts commemorating Marys role as Theotokos. Around 500 AD the Eastern Church celebrated a Day of the Theotokos either before or after Christmas. This celebration eventually evolved into a Marian feast on December 26th in the Byzantine calendar and January 16th in the Coptic calendar. In the West, Christmas has generally been celebrated with an octave, an eight day extension of the feast. The Gregorian and Roman calendars of the 7th century mark the Christmas octave day with a strong Marian emphasis. However, eventually in the West, the eighth day of the octave of Christmas was celebrated as the Feast of the Circumcision of Jesus. The push for an official feast day celebrating Marys divine maternity started in Portugal, and in 1751 Pope Benedict XIV allowed Portugals churches to celebrate Marys Divine Maternity on the first Sunday in May. The feast was eventually extended to other countries, and by 1914 was being celebrated on October 11. The feast of Marys Divine Maternity became a universal feast in 1931. Following Vatican II, Pope Paul VI decided to change the feast of Jesus Circumcision to the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God to reclaim the ancient Western Marian emphasis at the end of the Octave of Christmas. Celebrating Marys Divine Maternity during the Christmas octave makes complete sense in that the celebration is connected closely to Christs birth. The purpose of the celebration is to honor the role of Mary in the mystery of salvation and at the same time to sing the praises of the unique dignity thus coming to the Holy Motherthrough whom we have been given the gift of the Author of life.

"La solemnidad de la Theotokos, Mara, la Madre de Dios!"

La mayor parte de los misterios de nuestra fe que damos por sentado y creemos por la fe que ha sido transmitida a nosotros. Todos estamos acostumbrados a decir que "Mara es la Madre de Dios". Poco habra que jams sospechamos que en la Iglesia primitiva haba un montn de problemas en el pensamiento a travs de nuestra fe que se necesita para ser resueltos y la Santsima Virgen Mara fue la clave para resolver un dilema. En los debates de los siglos cuarto y quinto sobre la naturaleza de Cristo hizo estragos en la Iglesia. El debate fue sobre la relacin de las naturalezas divina y humana de Cristo. En el centro de este debate fue el ttulo de Mara. Por lo menos desde el siglo tercero, los cristianos se haba referido a Mara como Theotokos, que significa "Portadora de Dios". El primer uso documentado del trmino es en los escritos de Orgen de Alejandra en AD 230 en cuanto a la Theotokos, Mara fue llamada la Madre de Dios. Refirindose a Mara esta manera era popular en la piedad cristiana, pero objet el patriarca de Constantinopla, 428 a 431, Nestorio. Sugiri que Mara era slo la madre de la naturaleza humana de Jess, pero no su naturaleza divina. Ideas Nestorius (o al menos cmo otros perciben sus argumentos) fueron condenados en el Concilio de feso en el ao 431, y de nuevo en el Concilio de Calcedonia en el ao 451. La Iglesia decidi que Cristo era completamente Dios y completamente humano, y estas naturalezas estaban unidas en una sola persona, Jesucristo. As, Mara poda ser llamada "Madre de Dios", ya que ella dio a luz a Jess, que era totalmente divino y humano. Desde ese momento, Mara ha sido honrada como la "Madre de Dios" por los catlicos, ortodoxos y protestantes muchos. La Solemnidad de Santa Mara Madre de Dios cae exactamente una semana despus de Navidad, el final de la octava de Navidad. Es apropiado para honrar a Mara como Madre de Jess, despus de la Navidad de Cristo. Cuando los Catlicos celebramos la Solemnidad de Santa Mara Madre de Dios, no slo estn honrando a Mara, que fue elegida entre todas las mujeres en toda la historia de soportar Dios encarnado, pero tambin estamos honrando a nuestro Seor, que es plenamente Dios y plenamente humana. Llamar a Mara "Madre de Dios" es el ms alto honor que podemos dar a Mara. Al igual que la Navidad honra a Jess como el "Prncipe de Paz", la solemnidad de Santa Mara Madre de Dios honra a Mara como la "Reina de la Paz". Esta solemnidad, que cae el da de Ao Nuevo, tambin se seala la Jornada Mundial de la Paz. Los orgenes de la fiesta de celebracin de la Maternidad Divina de Mara son oscuros, pero hay cierta evidencia de antiguas fiestas que conmemoran el papel de Mara como Theotokos. Alrededor del ao 500 AD, la Iglesia oriental celebra el "Da de la Theotokos", ya sea antes o despus de Navidad. Esta celebracin se desarroll eventual en una fiesta Mariana el 26 de diciembre en el calendario Bizantino y 16 de enero en el calendario Copto. En Occidente, la Navidad ha sido celebrada por lo general con una octava, una extensin de ocho das de la fiesta. Los gregorianos y romanos calendarios del siglo sptimo motivo del da de Navidad octava con un fuerte nfasis Marian. Sin embargo, con el tiempo, en Occidente, el octavo da de la octava de Navidad se celebra como la fiesta de la Circuncisin de Jess. El impulso para un da de fiesta oficial celebra la Maternidad Divina de Mara se inici en Portugal, y en 1751 el Papa Benedicto XIV permiti iglesias de Portugal para celebrar la Maternidad Divina de Mara, el primer domingo de mayo. La fiesta se extendi eventualmente a otros pases, y en 1914 se celebraba 11 de octubre. La fiesta de la Maternidad Divina de Mara se convirti en una fiesta universal en 1931. Despus del Vaticano II, el Papa Pablo VI decidi cambiar la fiesta de la Circuncisin de Jess de la Solemnidad de Santa Mara Madre de Dios para recuperar el antiguo Oeste nfasis Mariana al final de la octava de la Navidad. Celebrando la Maternidad Divina de Mara durante la octava de Navidad tiene mucho sentido en que la celebracin est estrechamente relacionada con el nacimiento de Cristo. El objetivo de la celebracin es en honor al papel de Mara en el misterio de la salvacin y al mismo tiempo para cantar las alabanzas de la dignidad nica llegando as a "la Santa Madre ... a travs de los cuales se nos ha dado el don del Autor de la Vida ".

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New Years Masses

5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass New Church 5:00 p.m. Misa en Espaol - Iglesia Vieja

December 31, 2012

C A T H O L I C
0S 233 Church Street.
Office 630-668-0918
Web www.stjohnwinfield.org

C H U R C H
Winfield, IL 60190
Fax 630-682-4400

January 1, 2013
7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. (English) December 31 & January 1

Parish Offices Closed

E-mail contactus@stjohnwinfield.org

Confession Schedule Horario de Confesiones

The schedule for the priests hearing Confessions is: El horario para los Sacerdotes para los Confesiones:

Welcome to Our Newly Baptized Sunday, November 18, 2012

Saturdays
January 5, 2013 3:30 p.m.: Fr. Thomas Theneth, CMI January 12, 2013 3:30 p.m.: Fr. Tom Cargo January 19, 2013 3:30 p.m.: Fr. Tom Cargo

Joshua Patrick Czajka

Son of Christina and Ryan Czajka

January First Friday Holy Hour

First Friday Rosary Please join the Knights of Columbus and the Adoration and Pro Life groups in the recitation of the Rosary on Friday, January 4, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel/ Church. Everyone is welcome to join in this most wonderful devotion to our Blessed Mother. As our Lady requested in her appearance at Fatima, Portugal, pray the Rosary and join her in lifting our hearts and minds in prayer. Let us take just a few minutes to join our fellow parishioners in prayerful thanksgiving for all the gifts and blessings we have received. Our Rosary is usually followed by Benediction.

Please keep in your prayers the wonderful young men of our Parish who are studying for the Priesthood for the Diocese of Joliet: Joliet Shaun Cieslik University of St. Mary of the Lake Mundelein Seminary James Malik St. Meinrads Seminary and for the Diocese of Santa Fe Bill Burke Pontifical College Josephinum

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Rev. Tom Cargo, Pastor Rev. Thomas Theneth, CMI, Associate Aaron Simpson, Business Manager, ext. 603 Maureen Brennan, Director Religious Education Chris Strong, Adult Education Coordinator & Youth Minister Adrienne Rose, Music Director 630-653-1489 Catherine Kos, Principal St. John the Baptist School 0S259 Church Street, Winfield, IL 60190 Phone: 630-668-2625 Fax: 630-668-7176 Deacons Assisting Us from other Parishes Deacon William Nijm - from Our Lady of Lebanon - Lombard

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Scripture Readings for this Week

Mass Schedule and Intentions for the Week

Requested By:

Saturday, December 29, 2012

8:30 a.m. Fr. Cyril Crawford, OSB Cullen Connors Catherine Fleming and Family Rowland Morken Irene M. Delestowicz Dick Schopp Mildred and William Ronaldson Kathy Skrobutt Fred and Joan Pacer Charles and Jane Snail Cathy Johnston St. John the Baptist St. John the Baptist Larry and Cecily Langelier Jack and Dorothy Aylward Dan and Nancy Babcok

Monday
1 Jn 2:18-21 Ps 96:1-2, 11-13 Jn 1:1-18

5:00 p.m.

Tuesday
Nm 6:22-27 Ps 67:2-3,5-6,8 Gal 4:4-7 Lk 2:16-21

Wednesday
1 Jn 2:22-28 Ps 98:1-4 Jn 1:19-28

Sunday, December 30, 2012-The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
7:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Scott Woodbury Mass for the Parishioners Linda and Ed Walendy (Living/Wedding Anniversary) Jim and Mary Rieck Dan Conley St. John the Baptist Laurie Woodbury and Family

Thursday
1 Jn 2:29-3:6 Ps 98 1-3,6 Jn 1:29-34

Friday
1 Jn 3:7-10 Ps 98:1,7-9 Jn 1:35-42

Monday, December 31, 2012-Vigil

7:30 a.m. Donald M. Weber 5:00 p.m. Mass for the Parishioners 5:00 p.m. (Spanish) Father Joseph Stalzer

Saturday
1 Jn 3:11-21 Ps 100:1-5 Jn 1:43-51

Sunday
Is 60:1-6 Ps 72:2,7-8, 10-13 Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6 Mt 2:1-12

Tuesday, January 1, 2013-The Octave Day of the Nativity of the Lord: Mary, The Holy Mother of God
7:30 a.m. Deacon Don Mathieu St. John the Baptist Parish 9:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m. Father Edward Rowland Joseph and Ethel Bialek Susan Kawka-Sucharski Our Parish, All Souls CCW St. John the Baptist Parish The Bialek Family Rose and Joseph H. Szczepaniak

The ultimate aim of Saint Pauls Letter to the Colossians is to teach the community how to deepen its relationship with Christ Jesus. His list of virtues summarizes the ideals of communal stewardship: compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. For Paul, practicing these virtues opens our hearts to Christ as individuals and as a worshipping community. This is how the Christian community ought to live. This is how its members should behave in their dealings with others, particularly with fellow believers. As we approach the new year, how might we embrace one of these virtues more fully in order to deepen our relationship with Jesus? Mass Music Schedule for January, 2013 Saturday, 5:00 p.m. Contemporary Ensemble Sunday, 7:30 a.m. Classic Ensemble Sunday, 9:30 a.m. - Adult Choir

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Wednesday, January 2, 2013 Thursday, January 3, 2013

7:30 a.m.

Friday, January 4, 2013

7:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m.

Saturday, January 5, 2013

5:00 p.m.

CCW, Living and Deceased Members The Cosgrove and Miller Families Gene Connors Joseph Lambert Laurita Mattson William P. Lyne Loretta Yourek Joseph and Ethel Bialek Toni Lawrentz Rol Morken Mass for the Parishioners

Colette Miller Carol Connors Rose Marie Lambert Rose Marie Lambert The Winnie Lyne Family Jim and Nancy Carlson John and Mary Karwoski Claire Carline Jean Mailloux

Sunday, January 6, 2013-The Epiphany of the Lord

7:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m.

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children of God who are called to believe in the name of Jesus and to love one another just as He commanded. Do we show this love in our marriage relationship with our spouse? Attend the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend on February 8-10, 2013. Contact Tim and Pat Doyle, 630-577-0778. For more information, visit our website at: wwmejoliet.org

~Events This Week~

All parish offices closed will be closed for the New Years Holiday on . . . Monday, December 31, 2012 and Tuesday, January 1, 2013. Happy New Year!

Please Pray For:

The Sick; All Those in Nursing Homes, and:
Avice Atkinson Michael Beary Harold Bingo Besch James Bestler Margaret Birt Brian Burke Josephine Calalbrese Goeffrey Callahan Clifford Chase Lisa Cicero Fr John Coleman, O. Carm. Kathy Connor Cheryl Czepiel Patricia Dahleen Msgr. John Dolton Joann Eggebrecht Fr. Herb Essig Mary Felder Patrocinia Fernandez John Flanigan, Jr. Gary Gillmeister Dawn Grant Destin Green Lori Gregg Jennifer Hammerschmidt Rich Harwood Joy Henczel Mary Kalitzky Carter Kettner Bernie Klemendt Korrin Kupris Rose Marie Lambert John Lechowicz Yvette Leclerc Deloris Lewandowski Laurie Linke Sandra Linke Beth Majerczyk Ursula Makowijczuk John Maltese Linda Marczewski Theresa Markl Thomas Marziani Jan Masters Joyce Milder Selene Miller Marcy Morken Becky Neal Johnny Neal Alex Novak Lesley (Tobin) Nygaard Judy Pakula Josie Pasciak Bane Petrov Cathy Enders Poss Elly Ransum Mary Rauch Alicia Ricciardi Cooper Rojas Charles Roloff Katherine Rose Casmir Ruta Edward Salek Lillian Salek George Sarlitto Sven Segerlund Bea Serwach John Shannon Cathy Slipkevych Rosemary Sumang Rose Szczepaniak Mary Tarchala Virg Tobin Paul Vasich William White Fr. Henry Wilkening Lexie Youngberg Larry Zengri

Do you have questions about your faith? Or Do you want to tell someone about your faith? Lets get together and have a talk and share the faith in a comfortable environment. These are free sessions, please email to schedule. Chris Strong chriss@stjohnwinfield.org

CATHOLICS FOR LIFE

"May the dignity of man according to the Creator's plan be spread." (Blessed Pope John Paul II)

Excerpt from POPE'S MESSAGE FOR 46TH WORLD DAY OF PEACE, January 1, 2013
"Jesus Beatitude Tells Us That Peace is both a Messianic Gift and the Fruit of Human Effort" "Peacemakers are those who love,

defend and promote life in its fullness "4. The path to the attainment of the common good and to peace is above all that of respect for human life in all its many aspects, beginning with its conception, through its development and up to its natural end. True peacemakers, then, are those who love, defend and promote human life in all its dimensions, personal, communitarian and transcendent. Life in its fullness is the height of peace. Anyone who loves peace cannot tolerate attacks and crimes against life. "Those who insufficiently value human life and, in consequence, support among other things the liberalization of abortion, perhaps do not realize that in this way they are proposing the pursuit of a false peace. The flight from responsibility, which degrades human persons, and even more so the killing of a defenseless and innocent being, will never be able to produce happiness or peace. Indeed how could one claim to bring about peace, the integral development of peoples or even the protection of the environment without defending the life of those who are weakest, beginning with the unborn. Every offence against life, especially at its beginning, inevitably causes irreparable damage to development, peace and the environment. Neither is it just to introduce surreptitiously into legislation false rights or freedoms which, on the basis of a reductive and relativistic view of human beings and the clever use of ambiguous expressions aimed at promoting a supposed right to abortion and euthanasia, pose a threat to the fundamental right to life."

Please Pray for those who defend our Nation, those who serve in Active Duty
Pvt James Luigi Akin A1C Francis Beifuss Lt John Berg Sgt Melissa Brooker Lt Deandra Carbone CMR Nicholas Carbone Pvt Timothy Conley Sgt Andrew Fairbairn Pv2 Nicholas Gorman Sgt Pamela Gray A1C Seth Kelley Senior Airman Felicia K. McDonald GSMC (SW/SS) Timothy A. Newell Maj Michael ODonnell Lt Col George Pohlmann A1C Alejandro Luis Sanchez AN Michael Schieve Captain Jim Smolucha Captain Mike Smolucha SPC Thomas Stanhope SSgt Mark Trygar SrA Sarah Trygar ABHAA Robert Twohill

We are ever grateful for your loving generosity and sharing in the Ministries of Serving the Lord here at St. John the Baptist.

Sacrificial Giving

Parish Collections Week of December 16, 2012: $29,937.95

The Lord Love a Cheerful Giver!

(2 Corinthians 7:9)

As a Parish Community we express our deepest gratitude for Gods Gift of Christian Service to us as we salute:

Christian Service Salute!

Mary Rosinski
For her countless hours of dedication and generosity to Saint John the Baptist Church and School and Community!

End of Year Contributions

As a reminder to our parishioners, all contributions to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church must be received at the parish office or be postmarked by December 31 in order for those contributions to be credited to you on your 2012 parish contribution statement. If you attend Mass on December 31, New Years Eve, checks dated 12/31 will be included on the 2012 statement. If they are dated January 1, they will be posted to the 2013 statement. Contributions received January 1 or later will be posted to 2013. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at 630-668-0918, x603. Thank your for your understanding and support of St. Johns. ~Aaron Simpson, Business Manager

Help save a life and receive a donation for your organization in the process!
Protect your health by finding out your risk of having a stroke by participating in the Life Line Screening that will be at St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish on Thursday, January 10, 2013. Through ultrasound, the carotid arteries can be evaluated for the buildup of fatty plaque, which is the leading cause of stroke. Register today for the Stroke, Vascular & Heart Rhythm package by either calling the special Helping Hands registration number or by signing up thru the provided registration sheet (available on the flyers). By signing up for this health event, not only will you be able to receive $10 off any package of $139 or more, but St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish will also receive a $10 donation for every member who signs up and attends this Life Line Screening event. The Stroke, Vascular & Heart Rhythm Package includes four screenings: carotid artery, abdominal aortic aneurysm, peripheral arterial disease and atrial fibrillation. To schedule your appointment and to receive this special offer, please sign up on the flyers provided by St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish or by calling the designated Helping Hands number at: 1-800-324-9458. You may also sign up online by visiting www.helpinghandsforhealth.com. Join in the fight against vascular disease!

St. Johns University

Continuing education for people to discover more about their Faith
Everyone is welcome and encouraged to make any class that they can. Classes are in Sebahar Hall on designated Thursdays at 7 p.m unless noted. Womens Retreat- Jan. 4th. This is an overnight retreat to a local former convent. This is the second year our parish women will share faith, fun and build relationship. Contact Chris Strong at chriss@stjohnwinfield.org to sign up and get more information. The Book of Isaiah in an Hour Jan. 17 Find out about the history and writers of Isaiah. In addition, we will look into the forecasting of a savior in the writings. Grace, Addiction and Mental Health Jan. 24 Lets take a look at the importance of grace as people deal with mental health and/or addictions. Saints and Icons Jan. 31 This class will combine stories of the saints with their Eastern Orthodox paintings. Christianity and Hinduism Feb. 7 The similarities of Hinduism and Christianity will be examined. There will be a special emphasis on the similar mystic traditions in both faiths. Christianity and Buddhism Feb. 14 Buddhism is a religion without a God, however, Christianity and Buddhism have many things in common. Come find out why so many Christian theologians try to bridge the gap of these two ways of life Great Christian Thinkers Feb. 21 Well look at some of the most famous Catholic Theologians and examine why their great thoughts can inspire a greater faith. Retreat for Men- Feb. 22 This is a retreat by Chris Strong in union with Mayslake Ministries. It will be an overnight at the Double Tree Suites in Downers Grove. Grief and Healing presented by Amy Florian Feb. 28 Come listen to the world famous voice on grief.

Football Mania
The Winners for Week 15 of the 2012 Football Mania Sweepstakes

Joe McLoud Kelly Stulgate Michelle Leo John Vargas Ken Moreen Ruben Capinpin Carolyn Fitzgerald Gary Marcheschi Rocco Sarli Ruben Capinpin Rocco Sarli

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Tuesday, December 18, 2012 The Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools were deeply saddened to learn of the school shooting in Connecticut last week. In prayer, we continue to draw near to the families, friends and the school community of Sandy Hook Elementary School as they face this tragedy. These events have affected all of us, including our school parents and students. "Parents entrust us with the care and well being of their children in our schools. It is a responsibility we take very seriously. Great care is taken at every school to ensure the safety of every student," said Rev. John Belmonte, S.J., Ph.D., Superintendent of Catholic Schools. What follows are facts and resources regarding school safety in the Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools. Student safety is a top priority in Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools. The safety actions that we have in place every day include: Limited access to our buildings. School doors are locked at all times. Entry for visitors is designated through a main entrance and continuously monitored. Procedures requiring visitors to check-in at the main office. Regularly scheduled safety planning. Each school conducts regular safety meetings with faculty member teams. The Diocese of Joliet educates 22,000 students in 48 elementary and 7 high schools in a five county region west of Chicago. For more information visit our website at: www.weteachmore.com. For additional questions, please contact the Catholic Schools Office in the Diocese of Joliet, 815.838.2181.

pattz@stjohnwinfield.org

Ultra Foods Ultra Foods is inviting our parish to take part in Ultras Smart Shopper ProIts Really Wise gram, an Educational Rebate to Join Ultra Foods Program that generates cash Smart Shopper back to our school for educaProgram tional needs. Its easy! Shop our local Ultra Food store from September 27, 2012 through January 27, 2013. Save your register receipts and drop them in the specially marked depository box located in the narthex or the school office. At the end of the program, our school will receive a check for 5% of that total back to our school. Be an Ultra Smart Shopper. . . Its a great way to save money and earn extra dollars towards education.

Volunteers are needed to help children in First Grade through Eight Grade who are struggling in school. Please call Tom Masterson at 630-653-4818 Thank you Marian Park Assistance Program

Childrens Stewardship Corner

Here are just a few of the offerings to God from the youths of St. Johns. Norby, Courtney, Emily, Matt, Max, Katie, Adam, Kailey, Joseph, Victoria, Christopher, Melissa, Katherine, Bailey, Molly, Alyssa and Zachary all donated money this week. Melissa washed the dishes. Christopher donated food and clothes to a food bank. Katherine helped clean the house. Joseph took the garbage out and cleaned his room. Kailey wrapped gifts for family and donated food to the needy. Bailey cleaned the house with her mom. Molly prayed. Some of the talent of St. Johns youths are: Basketball, piano, singing, dancing, studying and soccer Gifts from the youth's envelopes for December 9, 2012 was $22.33.

Youth Ministry
At St. Johns Come join us for faith, fun And friends. We meet every other week in the church office building. The next meetings are Sundays, Jan. 15, 29 and Feb. 12 From 6:30-8 p.m. (for High Schoolers) Please come or contact Chris Strong At chriss@stjohnwinfield.org

Childrens Stewardship Corner

Here are just a few of the offerings to God from the youths of St. Johns. Adam, Katherine, Molly, Tom, Bailey, Keira, Emily, Joseph, Courtney, Norby, Alyssa and Zachary all donated money this week. Bailey helped a friend with her fears at gymnastics. Tom helped support his sister at her game. Molly prayed. Katherine helped clean the house. Adam split logs. Some of the talent of St. Johns youths are: Singing, dancing and soccer. Gifts from the youth's envelopes for December 16, 2012 was $10.25.

There will be no Gather the Children at the 9:30 Mass on Sunday, December 30, 2012

Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest

All boys and girls ages 10 to 14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the 2012 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship. The local competition will be held Sunday, January 13, 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at St. Johns Gym. Registration and warm-up will be between 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Competition will start promptly at 11:30 a.m. Please direct questions to Don Jeschke at 630-231-6019.

Save the Date!!! Generations of Faith

January 22, 2013 5:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Meet at 5:45 p.m. in Aurora (approx. 35 minutes from St. Johns) Feed My Starving Children 555 Exchange Court, Aurora, Illinois Volunteer to help pack food for the less fortunate. Reserve your spot with SJB Religious Education Telephone 630-682-4400 x613. Space is limited to 60. Blessed are those who are generous, because they feed the poor. Proverbs 22:9

Christmas Flowers In Memory of Loved Ones

For: From: For: From: For: The Edward Kawka Family The George Szczepaniak Family For: Susan Sucharski From: Mrs. Virginia Kawka For: William P. Lyne Winnie Lyne and Family The William Steward Family The Boylan Family Madeline Troglia Katherine Sampson Mrs. Madelyn Brotnow Mr. and Mrs. Mark Cisilino Elsie Schramer Mr. Schramer Evelyn and Stanley Zawislak The Kirks Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kirk Mr. and Mrs. Craig Martin Hank Calay Helen Wyczawski Edward Wyczawski Mrs. Geraldine Calay Adeline Ptasek Mr. and Mrs. Steve Luchtenburg The Dancheck Family The Bellinger Family The Zabinski Family The Luchtenburg Family Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dancheck Mr. and Mrs. William Allen Arfreda Wolski Gene and Cullen Connors Mrs. Carol Connors John and Kathleen Dooley Carol and Bob Ross Paul Vincent Mr. and Mrs. William LHotta From: For: From: For: From: For: For: Jim Hamlin Ginny Hamlin Katie, Anna and John Healy Francis Pete McGee Michelle Stevens Mrs. Goldena McGee The Lundquist and Dowd and LeBreux Families Ms. Linda LeBreux Toni Lawrentz Ronald Lawrentz Harriet Krope Frank Krope Martha Comer Lenoad Want Mrs. Carol Hostetler-Zentz The Ashton Family The Marziani Family Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Marziani Ms. Janet Brooker Ruben and Margaret Noceda Sam Rebello Dan Zobrist Joe and Stephanie Madura Mr. and Mrs. Michael Cabrera The Gift of Children Kathleen Ferguson and Kevin Ferguson Mr. and Mrs. John Sabala Thomas Notley David Samide Ms. Carol Notley The Bacich/Picovich Families The Biancalana Families Torello Betti Mr. and Mrs. Peter Biancalana From: From: For: From: For: From: For: From: From: From: For: From: For: From: From: For: From: For: From: For: For: From: From: For: From: From: Patricia A. Kadolph Robert and Illa Venard Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kadolph Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ohins Don Szarzynski Mrs. Rita Szarzynski Patricia Zacny Ms. Carolyn Fitzgerald Ms. Mary Johnson The Pomorski and Toboja Families Mr. John Toboja Frank and Margaret Crocini John and Martha Busch Mr. and Mrs. Russell Busch Winifred Clark Genevieve Gunn Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Christoffer Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Halleckson Mrs. Shirley Stachniak Mr. and Mrs. Steven Borter Robert Spatz Larry J. Spatz Mrs. Grace Spatz John Glenn Peggy Glenn The Deceased Members of the Van Nispen Family Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Van Nispen

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Benet Academy in Lisle will administer the High School Placement Test (HSPT) on Saturday, January 12, 2013 from 9:00am-12:00pm; 8:30 arrival. Admission priority is given to 8th grade Catholic applicants who test at Benet. The online application and more details can be found on the front page of www.benet.org. We encourage your junior high students to take a Catholic high school exam and ultimately attend a Catholic high school. Thank you for your cooperation.

Marmion Academy Hosts Entrance Exam

Marmion Academy High School is hosting its second Entrance Exam for 8th grade boys on Saturday, January 12th, 2013 beginning at 9:00 AM. In order to register for the exam, an application for admission must be filed prior to or on the day of the exam. To file an application or receive more information on Marmion Academy please visit www.marmion.org or contact the Office of Admissions at (630) 897-6936 Ext. 227.

Save the date!

St. John the Baptist 2nd Annual Womens Overnight Retreat

WHEN: January 4, 2013begins at 4:00 p.m. on Friday January 5, 2013ends at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday Nazareth House, 717 N. Batavia Ave., Batavia, IL $ 75.00 per person 630-682-4400 X 613 Bring your Bible!

PLACE:

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Monthly Parish Calendar of Events January, 2013 Sun

LEGEND: B-Board Room C-Church CH-Chapel L-Library M-Mezzanine DNR- Parish Office Dining Rm. R-Residence SE-Sebahar SO-Sodonna SCH-School Hall YMC-Youth

Mon
December 31 ALL PARISH OFFICES CLOSED

Tue
January 1 ALL PARISH OFFICES CLOSED
7:30a-Chapel 9:30a-Church

Wed
January 2 No RE Classes No School

Thu
January 3 No School

Fri
January 4
7p-First Friday Holy Hour-CH 7:45p-KofC Rosary-CH No School 9:30a-Bible Study-SE 4p-Womens Retreat-Off Campus

Sat
January 5 No RE Classes 3p-Womens Retreat Ends

7p-Grief New Years Eve New Years Day Ministry-DNR

7:30a Mass-CH 5p Vigil Mass-C 5p Vigil MassEspaol-CH

January 6 7:30a-Boy Scout Cmte Mtg.-SCH 9:30 aPreschool class resumes 11:30aBaptisms 6p-GALA Mtg.-

DNR January 13
9:30amPreschool classSE 11a-K of C Annual Free Throw Contest-Gym 1:30p-Daisy Mtg.-SCH
After all Masses GALA tickets sold

January 7 School Resumes 6p-Sct Den 8 Mtg.-SO 6:30p-Bear Scout Mtg.YMC 7p-Boy Sct Troop Mtg.SCH January 14 7p-KofC Reg. Mtg.-SE 7p-Boy Scout Troop 575 MtgSCH

January 8
7a-Rosary for Life-CH 8a-24hr Eucharist 1:40p-SCH Mass 7p-Sist/Faith-SCH Mezz 6:30pm-Adult Ed Mg.-DNR 7pm-School Board Mtg.-B 7pm-Worship Commission-YMC
January 15 7a-Rosary for LifeCH 8a-24hr Eucharistic Adoration-CH 1:40p-School Mass-C 2:45p-SJB School Choir RehearsalSCH 7p-Finance Commt Mtg-DNR

January 9 4-8pm-RE/6th grade 7pm-Grief Ministry-DNR

January 10
8am-5pm-Life Line Screening-SE 6-7pmCub/Wolf Scout-SO 7p-Cub Scout Pack 575 Cmte Mtg.-SO 7pm-WSO Mtg.-SCH

January 11 9:30am-Bible Study-SE

January 12 9a-RE classes9:30a-SVDP Mtg.-SO 5p Mass-7th Grade Presentation Beatitudes-C 5p-GALA tickets sold after Mass

January 16 NO RECatechist Institute at St. Petronille, Glen Ellyn

January 17 2:45p-Girl Scts-SO 6p-Wolf Scouts-SO 7p-St. Johns UniversityBook of IsaiahChris Strong-

January 18 9:30a-Bible Study-SE

January 19 No RECatechist Institute at St. Petronille, Glen Ellyn 5p-GALA tickets sold after Mass

SE January 21 No SchoolMartin Luther King Day 6p-Wolf Den 8SO 6:30p-Bear Scts-YMC 7p-KofC Reg. Mtg-SE January 28
9a-Generations of Faith Mtg.Mezzanine 7p-KofC Reg. Mtg.-DuPage Convalsc. Center 7p-Boy Scout Troop Mtg.-SCH

January 20 After 7:30 & 9:30a MassesNew Parishioner SignUp/Donuts-SE 9:30aPreschool-SE

January 22
7a-Rosary for LifeCH 8a-24hr Eucharistic Adoration-CH 1:40p-School Mass 2:45p-SJB Sch.Choir Reh.SCH 5p-Generations of Faith-Feed My Starving Children 7p-Boy Sct-PLCSCH

January 23

January 24

January 25 9:30a-Bible Study-SE

January 26
9a-RE Classes 9a-10a-Market Day Pick-UpSCH 9:30a-SVDPMtg. -SO 5p Mass-8th Grade Presentation of Creed
Catholic Education Week begins with

4p, 5:45p, 6:30- 6p-Wolf Sct.RE Classes, 7th SO 7p-St. Johns & 8th grade

UniversityGrace, Addiction & Mental Health-Chris Strong-SE

5p Mass

January 27 9:30aPreschool Class-SE 1:30p-Daisy Troop Mtg.SCH

January 29
7a-Rosary for Life-CH 8a-24hr Eucharistic Adoration-CH 8a-CCW Board Mtg-SE 1:40p-School Mass

January 30
4p, 5:45p, 6:30pRE Classes, 6th Grade

January 31 7p-St. Johns UniversitySaints & Icons-Chris Strong-SE

February 1
7p-First Friday Holy HourCH 7:45p-KofC Rosary-CH 9:30a-Bible Study-SE 4:30p-Spaghetti Dinner-SCH

February 2
9a-RE Classes 10a-First Reconciliation-C 8-9:30a-SVDP Mkt Day-SO 7:30a-CCW 1st Sat Mass/Gen Mtg. & Brkfst 7p-Tabitha NightSE 2p-Cub ScoutsBlue & Gold-SCH

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New Parishioner Registrations are held in Sebahar Hall (lower level of the Church) generally following the 7:30 & 9:30 a.m. Masses. Upcoming scheduled dates are as follows:

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Whether you will be hospitalized for a few days or whether your surgery is same-day surgery, give one of our priests a call PRIOR to your surgery, so that anointing can be given at a time when you are less stressed. Ask one of the priests following Mass, or call the parish office at 630-668-0918, ext. 600, and set a time to come in BEFORE your surgery for anointing.

If you lost an item in any of the parish buildings, please check the Lost and Found basket in the entry way to the parish office.

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Sunday, December 16, 2012

We look forward to your attendance and to officially welcome you into our parish.

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Baptism Preparation Classes can be scheduled before your baby is born, but newborns are welcome too! It is suggested that parents and godparents attend class several months in advance. Godparents are to be practicing Catholics and are required to attend the Baptism preparation class. To make an appointment for a monthly class, please call the parish office:630-668-0918, Ext. 600.

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Our priests are always available to make hospital visits. However, you or a family member must notify the St. Johns parish office of the confinement in the hospital. Also, remind the hospital that the name of the patient must be shown on the visitation sheet which is given to the priest when he makes his calls. We want to make sure our parishioners needs and requests are met, so please remember this when entering the hospital.

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Submissions to the bulletin are due by noon on Thursday, 10 days prior to the Sunday on which you wish the article to appear. (Holidays may change due dates for articles because of publishing demands). Articles are run no more than twice (no exceptions) in the bulletin. Include the name and phone number of the person submitting the article. Please
email as an attachment using Microsoft Word or Publisher, please do not include article in the body of the email. Photographs should be in black and white.

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Getting married? Give us a ring...please contact one of the parish priests as soon as you become engaged and at least six months before the wedding date. Catholics need to be attending church every Sunday.

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If you, or a parishioner you know, is homebound and wishes to receive communion, please call the parish office at 630-668-0918, Ext. 600, and we will pass your name to the coordinator for Homebound Ministry.

Email to: jenniferk@stjohnwinfield.org and rosab@stjohnwinfield.org.

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Pulpit announcements are limited and must be submitted with a contact name and phone number, by 9 a.m. on Tuesday prior to the Sunday you wish the announcement made. No additions, deletions or changes without pastors acknowledgement.

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Order or renew magazine subscriptions and St. Johns school receives 40% profit! Go to www.QSP.com and enter St. Johns code: 425005654. Order all your favorite magazines, music, and books on lineanytime! Questions, call 1-800-678-2673.

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Employment Ministry: Providing practical and spiritual guidance to men and women in job transition in this global market Phone: (630) 858-5587 Fax: (630) 344-0963 Website: www.stjosephministry.org

The parish office has final approval

on all bulletin articles and pulpit announcements.

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Please drop off your clipped Box Tops in the entryway to the parish office. There is always a collection box there. All profits are benefitting programs for St. John the Baptist school. Questions, call Robin Hafertepe @ hafertepes1424@yahoo.com Thank you!

Please do not place items on the

kiosk or bulletin boards without prior approval of the parish office.

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Want to find some great bargains? Then shop at the St. Vincent de Paul Stores. The nearest one is in downtown West Chicago, at 213 Main Street. There youll find a broad selection of carefully selected quality clothing and merchandise offered at unbeatable prices. Moreover, your support will help the St. Vincent de Paul Society minister to our brothers and sisters in need. Thank you for helping us help others.

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If you or someone in your family is sick and would like to be mentioned in the Prayers of the Faithful, please call the parish secretary at 630-668-0918 ext. 600, to add or delete names on the list. Names will automatically be removed, after 1 month, unless renewed.

Youth Ministry
For information, contact Chris Strong at chriss@stjohnwinfield.org 2013 Meeting Schedule. All meetings are 6:30p-8p in the Youth Room above the garages at the parish offices. 1/6; 1/20; 2/3; 2/17; 3/3; 3/17; 3/24; 4/7; 4/21; 5/5; 5/19; 6/2; 6/9; 6/23

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The Mass Book for 2013 is open to receive Mass intentions. Please stop by the Parish Office to schedule your intentions.

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Parish Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Phone: 630-668-0918 ~ Fax: 630-668-1074 Email: contactus@stjohnwinfield.org Website: www.stjohnwinfield.org

Eucharistic Adoration
Every Tuesday from 8 a.m. until 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday & First Friday of each month from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Mass Schedule
Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. Saturday: 8:30 a.m., 5 p.m. Vigil Mass for Sunday, Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. - Espaol

Baptisms
1st Sunday of the Month First Baptism Rituals starting at the 11:30 a.m. Mass see further information in Bulletin (Up to Three Baptisms per Service)

Holy Day of Obligation

Vigil 7 p.m., Holy Day 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 7 p.m. When the Grade School is in Session, instead of the 8:30 a.m. Mass, Mass will be celebrated at 1:40 p.m. - all are invited

Secretaria Hispana
Para hablar con la secretaria hispana, llame al Rosa Benavides, extensin 601 Lunes, Martes, Jueves 8:00 a.m. a 2:00 p.m.

Reconciliation
Saturday: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Going On Vacation? To find a church and Mass times in the area where you will be vacationing go to www.thecatholicdirectory.com

Visit our parish website, www.stjohnwinfield.org for:

Copy of the bulletin & Ministries Schedule

Paula Schatz
Parishioner

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