Birth of John the Baptist (Lk 1:57-66)

57When it was time for Eliza-

beth to have her baby, she gave birth to a son. 58 Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown her great mercy, and they shared her joy.

59 On the eighth day they came to circumcise the child, and they were going to name him after his father Zechariah, 60 but his mother spoke up and said, No! He is to be called John. 61 They said to her, There is no one among your relatives who has that name. 62 Then they made signs to his father, to find out what he would like to name the child. 63 He

asked for a writing tablet, and to everyones astonishment he wrote, His name is John. 64 Immediately his mouth was opened and his tongue set free, and he began to speak, praising God. 65 All the neighbors were filled with awe, and throughout the hill country of Judea people were talking about all these things. 66 Everyone who heard this wondered about it, asking, What then is this child going to be? For the Lords hand was with him.
Bible reading for Dec 15, 2013

WARD-BASED BIBLE QUIZ 2013

As usual, the Ward-based Bible quiz is available through your Ward Representatives or from Malpans. It is an open-book Quiz based on Acts of the Apostles Chapters 1- 23 plus few questions based on 'Faith Year'. Please read the Scripture and take the quiz together (i.e. all family members); however, you may not receive help from friends and relatives, or from Internet. Please return the Quiz before December 20, 2013. You may bring the completed quiz to Rec-

tory, or hand over to Cheriachan Kizhakkebhagam; you may E-mail it electronically to cherian.paily@gmail.com as well. The First and 2nd Prize winners, as well as students who attended all Prayer meetings and those students who received maximum number of Prizes will be recognized on December 24, after Christmas Vigil Liturgy. Ward Presidents who took initiatives to conduct prayer meetings every month will also be recognized!

MASS SCHEDULE

Vicar
Rev. Fr. Joy Alappatt

Assistant Vicar
Rev. Fr. Roy Moolechalil

Trustees
John Koola: 847-668-5795 Manish Joseph: 847-387-9384 Cyric Thattarettu: 773-407-4870 Emmanuel Kurian; 847-826-0144
WEEKLY LITURGICAL CALENDAR

DEC 2013

09 MONDAY Eph 4:13-16 Jn 14:11-14

10 TUESDAY 1Thes 5:5-11 Lk 10:21-24

11 WEDNESDAY Eph 1:3-12 Mk 3: 31-35

12 THURSDAY Rom 12:9-18 Lk 1:39-45

13 FRIDAY 2Cor 8:11-15 Lk 1:46-56

14 SATURDAY 1COR 5:1-8 LK 6:43-45

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8.00 am Holy Qurbana-Malayalam

S UNDAY D ECEMBER 1 5 , 2 0 1 3

Baby Malamundackal, Santi Thomas Thomas Alumparampil Manoj Neriamparampil Gorge Parayil, Ronnie Thottaplackal Jeff Lovely, Joel Antony Alex Thoppil, Tony Sebastian Rohan Antony, Allen Kuncheria David Peter, Justin Thalackan

There will be a meeting for the first holy communion student's patents on Sunday, Dec 8th at 9:40 in the church basement

Announcements

9.30 am Holy Qurbana-English

Bible month activities. December 08, 2013.

Jose Kadavil, Cheriachan Kizhakkebhagam John Thayilpeedika Scripture Readings: Genesis 18:1-10 Ephesians: 3:1-13 Gospel: Luke 1:57-66

11.00 am Holy Qurbana-Malayalam

CCD N EWS

Coloring: Pre KG 1st grade; Story Telling: 2nd and 3rd grade; Bible quiz: 4,5,6, and 7, grade St. Johns Gospel Chapters 1-12; 8,9, and 10 grades, St. Johns Gospel Chapter 13 -21. The above activities will take place during the CCD hours on Dec.8th, Sunday. 11& 12 grade Essay Contest: to be submitted before Dec 8th Sunday. Topic: Relevance of the Holy Eucharist according to St. Johns Gospel

5.30 pm Holy Qurbana-Malayalam

Davi Peter, Jeswin Peter
Lord, we pray to instill in us a profound sense of your abiding presence, and help us to take to heart the wonder of your love, that we may walk in your ways and delight in your will.!

AM to 3.00 PM. Unlike other years we have planned the whole day with service oriented projects: field trips; craft activities and in-house volunteering works. Please encourage your child to attend these events. Check with your childs class teacher for details.

Advent preparation in-service for CCD students: Saturday. December 14, 2013. 10.00

Meeting of parents of 8th grade students:

December 15 at 9.40AM in the church basement

CCD Staff Development Day: January 04, 2014. 10.00 AM to 3.00 PM. Prof. Thomas Idicula would lead the classes. Prof. Idicula would also address the parents (9.30 AM: Understanding children and parenting challenges) and High
school students (8.00 AM: teen faith, cultural and behavioral challenges) on January 05, 2013. Dr. Idicula is the President of Agape Partners International and editor of SSNAK books, and Strangers in a Foreign Land, a book that looks at the Indian Christian Community in the United States. He is the Director of Mental Health Services Evaluation at McLean Hospital, and faculty in psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. As a Counselor and Researcher, he understands well the challenging issues facing families, churches, and the leadership and knows that a balanced life is possible only if it is based on the Word of God. He is a certified marriage counselor and seminar director affiliated with PREPARE and ENRICH.
Eucharistic Ministers & Altar Servers: Baby Malamundackal Thomas Alumparampil Manoj Neriamparampil Santi Thomas Davi Peter
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BULLETIN EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBERS

Liturgy Coordinators: Jose Kadavil (Parish Rep) (630) 440-2021 John Thayilpeedika (630) 903-3306 Cheriachan Kizhakkebhagam (773) 414-3995

Rev. Fr. Joy Alappatt John Koola George Philip Vibin Linoy Thottapilly

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ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM VICAR

On Saturday December 14th CCD students will spent their time in different service projects like Nursing Home visits and cleaning services of the church in preparation for the Christmas. The sign sheets are available in front of the church. Make use of this Christmas time doing certain services for Jesus. On Sunday December 22nd we will celebrate Grand Parents day which will be coordinated by Womens Forum and CCD. Please support all grand parents that they may attend this annual event. There will be a meeting of parents of the 3rd grade students today at 9.40 am in the basement. Also parents of 8th grade will meet next Sunday December 15th On Sunday December 28th CML is taking all youth to Navy Pier for winter wonderfest. Question direct to Josemon Alumparampil and Dina Puthenpurakl There will be children choir practice next Saturday at 12.30 pm in the basement Cultural Academy is planning to publish a Varshika pathippu (Annual). Your literary contributions are welcome for publishing in this annual. Ecumenical Council of Churches in Chicago celebrated 30th Christmas celebration yesterday at East Main High School. Congratulations to those who participated and performed excellent Dances for our parish. The Carol Singing is progressing in our parish in different houses. Thanks for those who participate this program. Please encourage this out reaching event Next Marriage preparations will be held on March 7-8-9, 2014. Pro life conference is taking place in Virginia Syro Malabar Mission. Anybody would like to participate please contact Kochachan Fr Roy There will be a Memorial Mass for Fr Sebastian Vethanams brother on Saturday December 14th at 8.30 am.

SMYO had their annual Thanksgiving Dinner on Friday, November 29th. Special thanks to all who came!

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