St. Margaret Mary Parish November 23, 2014 Christ the King 1450 Green Trails Dr. Naperville, IL 60540 630-369-0777 www.smmp.com Called to Live as Citizens of the Kingdom With Open Hearts & Open Arms Parish Social Mission Week: November 23—30 Masses: All Saints Catholic 5:00 pm Academy: Saturday: Sunday: 7:30 am 10:45 am 9:00 am 12:15 pm Weekdays Monday-Saturday 8:15 am Office Hours: 1155 Aurora Ave. Naperville, IL 60540 961-6125 or www.ascacademy.org Sacrament of Reconciliation: Confessions every Saturday from 3:30 to 4:30 PM or anytime by request. Sacrament of Baptism: 2nd and 3rd Sundays of the month following the 12:15 Mass. Please call Parish Office to make arrangements for Baptism and required Preparation Meeting. New Parishioners: Anyone who welcomes you, welcomes me; and Sacrament of Marriage: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm those who welcome me welcome the one who Six months preparation required. Parish music 369-0777 sent me.: (Mt 10:40) Monday - Friday Parish Office: Fax: Religious Ed. Office: policies, which reflect Diocesan guidelines, are 369-1493 St. Margaret Mary Parish wishes to welcome everyone to our community as Jesus would. For to be followed. 369-0833 information, please call the parish office. Pastor’s Corner Pause … and in the stillness of your mind find space to renew your spirit reflect, and reconnect with God’s grace. Recently I attended a roll out of a very professional video done by our school All Saints Catholic Academy. The focus of the video is the need of the school to continue its commitment to provide scholarships to under advantaged children. The target percentage is twenty. [20%]. What that means is that your school takes seriously the Church's social teaching that we need to help the poor. Being poor is definitely a disadvantage. However studies show that when children from disadvantaged backgrounds spend eight years in an environment like All Saints, by high school they are on a level playing field. This is changing a life. Thus the name of the video: “Change a Life” available on line at www.ChangeALifeFund.org. Take a look. As our lives become filled with activity this holiday season, plan a weekend to simply pause and reflect. The women of St. Margaret Mary are invited to a weekend of renewal Jan. 24 and 25, 2015. The Christ Renews His Parish retreat is a wonderful opportunity to pause from the busyness of our lives to nurture your spirit. For more information or to register, please contact: Susan Martin 630-390-7010 Weekly Collection 11/16/2014 Year to Date 7/1/2014 to Present $19,274 $368,841 6,593 120,317 Totals: 25,867 489,158 Budget Goal: 23,477 485,629 2,390 3,530 Automated Giving: Over/(Under) Goal: Christmas Fun Holiday Entertainment Wednesday, December 3 at 12 pm In the Parish Center Get into the Christmas spirit with friends as John Kleise entertains us with Christmas music. Bring your favorite appetizer or dessert [email protected] God’s Share Weekly Mass Offerings: September Club 2 There is no cost, but please RSVP by November 30 to Dolores Peterman at 630.955.9581 to tell her what you are bringing. Bring a grab bag gift labeled for a man or woman. Collection for the Christmas Giving Tree NO January Meeting Welcome, Prince of Peace! An Advent Taize´Prayer Service The following organizations have sent thank you notes to our parish in appreciation of donations they received from our Charitable Contributions Committee. • Senior Home Sharing Join us on Sunday, December 7, 5:30 in Church • Teen Parent Connection • Northern Illinois Food Bank for meditative music and contemplative prayer that will feed your soul, enabling you to experience the peace, hope and joy of Advent. • Sharing Connections • Will County Center for Community Concerns • UCP Seguin of Chicago • House of Good Shepherd A special note of thanks to all the members of our Charitable Contributions Committee for the work they do in selecting charitable organization to receive financial assistance from our parish. 3 Religious Education (Preschool—5th) Lord Jesus Christ the King, let us see your face in everyone we meet First Reconciliation The celebration of the sacrament is scheduled for December 2nd and 3rd at 7:00 pm. Each service will be followed by a reception. Thanksgiving Break Classes will be canceled for the week beginning Monday, November 24th and will resume on Monday, December 1st. Christmas Eve Children’s Mass In late November we will send information out inviting children in Grades K-5 to have roles as readers or characters in the nativity pageant presented during the Christmas Eve Mass. Advent Plans We will have a brief wreath lighting service at the end of each class session. Our 4th graders are preparing a Jesse Tree. New ornaments made by the children who are sharing our faith heritage will be added each week. The children will be dismissed in the Parish Center at their normal time. Our Advent almsgiving project is a collection for Operation Smile which provides free surgeries to repair cleft lip, cleft palate and other facial deformities for children around the globe. Following a donation, children will be given an ornament to be hung on our R.E. tree in the Parish Center First Communion Parent Retreat We have created a half day retreat program that delves into the traditions of Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation. Each presentation will challenge parents to understand how the sacred is woven into their lives. The remaining sessions are Sundays, January 11th or February 1st from 12 to 4 pm. We will begin with prayer and an introduction then lunch will be served. We are asking that at least one parent from each family attend one session during the year. Preregistration is required. First Communion Registration information for First Communions will be mailed in January 2015. Children’s Liturgy of the Word The program is offered during the Saturday 5:00 Mass and the Sunday 9:00 and 10:45 Masses. After opening prayers children are invited to attend "Liturgy of the Word." Children in kindergarten through third grade are invited to participate. Please contact Sue Davey at 369-0833 with any questions. The Nursery will be CLOSED on Sunday, November 30 (the Sunday after Thanksgiving.) 4 Communal Celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation Sunday, December 14, 2014 5:00 PM in church Enrichment Come to the Stable: Personal Journeys to the Nativity Speakers: Kathy Morrison, Peggy Nowicki and Margie Reilley Wednesday, December 10 9:15 to 11:15 AM In the Upper Room Winter weather forces us to be careful and watch where we’re going. Walking or driving, we’re safest if we make time to be prepared, stay focused, and take it slow. Limitations, failures, blindspots, and sin are as predictable and inevitable as winter weather in Illinois. That’s why in our unfolding relationship with God we can best stay on the path if we’re prepared, focused, and take one step at a time. Occasionally, we all wander off and need assistance getting back on track. Please join with other parishioners in a communal celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Approximately one hour, the service will include an examination of conscience, an opportunity for private confession, and a ritual focused on our commitment to continue walking in God’s path. A Christmas celebration for all men and women! This morning affords us the opportunity to come together to relax, take a deep breath, and delight in this season of the Lord. This Saturday, November 22, we celebrated Father Paul’s 39th anniversary of ordination. The banner portrays the Scripture quote from Isaiah 61:1-2 and Luke 4:18-19 that he chose for the theme of his ministry. “The spirit of the Lord is upon me because the Lord has anointed me; he has sent me to bring glad tidings to the lowly, to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, and to proclaim a year acceptable to the Lord.” We do this through praying, listening, sharing, singing Christmas hymns and enjoying delectable snacks and hot beverages Fee: $5.00 Reservations by Friday, December 5 Call 630.369.0777 5 SAVE THE DATE “WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE CATHOLIC TODAY?” JOIN US JANUARY 18, 19 AND 20 FOR THE PARISH MISSION OUR SPEAKER IS… • A NATIVE OF THE SOUTH SIDE OF CHICAGO • GREW UP IN ST. ADRIAN PARISH IN MARQUETTE PARK • A ST. RITA OF CASCIA GRADUATE • B.A. FROM VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY • MASTERS OF DIVINITY FROM CTU AND MASTERS OF ARTS IN EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION FROM LEWIS UNIVERSITY STAY TUNED... Knights of Columbus St. Margaret Mary Council 16011 Why Do You and Others Want to Have a SMM Council and Become a Knight? Why Belong to the Knights of Columbus? You probably imagined yourself being part of an organization that fills your heart and your mind with the joy of giving to others and the feeling that comes with making a difference. The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic, Family, Fraternal Service Organization. Knights are Catholic men, 18 years of age and older, who are committed to making their community a better place, while supporting their Church. Being a Knight is more than camaraderie; it is being involved with your community; it is supporting your local Catholic Church, while enhancing your own faith; it is about protecting and enhancing your family life. It is through these 6 areas of service that we can truly make a difference: NEWS • Faith • Community • Family • Youth • Fellowship • Culture of Life For more information please contact Grand Knight Chuck Graber at 630.220.1236 Membership Director Chuck Schlabach at 630.983.4661 Bob Hansen heads team of SMMP Men's Club volunteers at Loaves and Fishes 6 Also visit www.kofc.org or www.illinoisknights.org for more information. Sharing Christmas Joy in Difficult Times St. Margaret Mary, the parish with heart, has always been generous with those in need outside the parish. Now we are asking that you also dig a little deeper to help those within the parish who could use some help this Christmas season. You can be part of the Parishioners Helping Parishioners program by: 1. Sending money or $40 gifts certificates from Target, Jewel, K-Mart, Sears, Kohl’s and Penney’s to “Parishioners Helping Parishioners”, c/o St. Margaret Mary Parish, 1450 Green Trails Dr. Naperville, IL 60540 or drop them off at the parish office 9:00 am—5:00 pm (Mon.—Fri.) 2. Letting us know of parishioners who might need help this Christmas by contacting Tom Cordaro at the parish office, 369-0777. Certificates will be sent by mail with a Christmas card from “your parish family.” For more information, contact Tom Cordaro at 630-369-0777. Don’t throw your old Christmas/Holiday Lights in the trash! Bring your old Christmas/Holiday lights to the church to be recycled for cash to support our efforts to be an environmentally friendly parish. until Jan. 15 collection boxes will be available in the Church Lobby the Church entrance off Naper Blvd and the Parish Center For more information contact Tom Cordaro at 630-369-0777. SMMP ‘HOLY LAND PILGRIMMAGE’ Oct 26 – Nov 4, 2014 I have fixed my eyes on your hills, Jerusalem, My Destiny! Though I cannot see the end for me, I cannot turn away We have set our hearts for the way; this journey is our destiny. Let no one walk alone. The journey makes us one. Thank You, all for your prayers during our recent nine-day PILGRIMMAGE to the HOLY LAND, guided by Fr. Paul Hottinger. Led by an outstanding Palestinian Christian Tour Guide, Tony (and his masterful motor coach driver, Muhammad), we followed the footsteps of Christ: from incarnation ~ to birth ~ to crucifixion ~ to death ~ to ascension. Please know that you remained in our prayers at daily mass: outdoors along the Sea of Galilee [fishing boats passed by and birds chirped in the background], the Church at Cana [couples renewed their wedding vows], Shepherds’ Cave [where they gazed up to a star that changed the world], Mt. Carmel Church [overlooking the city of Jerusalem], Church of the Holy Sepulchre [pondering Christ’s resurrection, as we stood near His tomb], and the Church of All Nations [on All Souls Day, by Gethsemane]. Morning/evening prayer; 6pm wine + 7pm dinner; good, safe hotels and great abundant healthy food; plus Western Wall, floating in the Dead Sea, collecting water from the Jordan River, Masada, and a few camel rides along the way. Our prayers remain with the people of Israel and the West Bank. We saw firsthand how so many people in both regions simply desire to live together in peace >> the Journey Makes Us One. 2014 Holy Land Pilgrims: David Brandenstein Chris Corbett Ben Espinos Dn. Joe Ferrari Irene Gasior Dn. Don Helgeson Fr. Paul Hottinger Angie Kapuscinski Clyde Kapuscinski Carm Parrilli Drew Piraino Kathy Piraino Martha Rose Jim Topolewski Ronnie Topolewski Warren Young Jean Young Anne Lysaught John Lysaught Charles Martinez Josie Martinez Tom Mathern Rita Mathern Pattie McGehee Joe Noonan Joan Noonan 8 Family Altar Servers Davis and Sandra Neuenkirchen Ed and Anne-Marie Cronin Kristin and Michael Fernandez Our parish is fortunate to have several families who have begun serving in a new ministry this year. The three families above (along with Patty and Des Curran family not pictured) will be serving at our Sunday liturgies. The Altar Server Families assist the presiding priest and deacon during our Sunday liturgies. Any family who is interested in serving, please call Mary Oliphant @ 630.548.4862 for more details. You may choose your mass times and dates well in advance and the obligation is only one year at a time. Training is provided. Low Gluten Hosts Available Low Gluten Hosts are available for all those with gluten sensitivities receiving communion. When you enter the worship space, note on the back credence table, just inside the doors, you will find a small silver dish. Inside are the low gluten wafers in a clear plastic bag. Please use the tongs and remove the wafer. Put it into the small gold pyx located right next to it. The greeters will make certain that the pyx is brought up during the preparation of the gifts. A Eucharistic Minister on the Ambo (left) side of the sanctuary will be the minister distributing these hosts. Having you set aside the number of low gluten wafers needed for your family, ensures we have what we need for you. Please consult with any deacon or greeter if you have any questions or concerns about this procedure. 9 Called to Live as Citizens of the Kingdom With Open Hearts & Open Arms Parish Social Mission Week: November 23-30 Is Jesus Christ Lord? products and services in order to give the working poor a raise. Ultimately the impact of raising the minimum wage falls on all of us as consumers. When deciding where we shop, do we consider what employees are paid? Are we willing to reward employers who pay a living wage even if it cost us a little extra? Today we celebrate the Feast of Christ Our King. We boldly proclaim that Jesus is Lord of our personal lives as well as our political lives. Jesus is Lord of our spiritual lives as well as our economic lives. In today’s Gospel Jesus reminds us that the litmus test for all those who claim citizenship in the Kingdom of God is how we treat “the least of these”; the hungry, the homeless, the poor, the naked, the imprisoned and the sick. What we do to them, we do to our Lord and King. Ultimately we decide the fate of the working poor by the economic decisions we make. In highlighting the world financial and economic crisis, Pope Francis sees a deeper problem; a distorted and defective understanding of human dignity that reduces humans to nothing more than consumers and producers in the economic machine. The impact of this defective understanding of human nature has distorted not only our personal selfimage but it has distorted the way we treat our fellow human beings and has corrupted the way we think of ourselves as members of one human family. As he stated in his recent apostolic exhortation, “human beings themselves are nowadays considered as consumer goods which can be used and thrown away.” As Pope Francis reminds us, “No one can demand that religion should be relegated to the inner sanctum of personal life, without influence on societal and national life, without concern for the soundness of civil institutions, without a right to offer an opinion on events affecting society. … An authentic faith – which is never comfortable or completely personal – always involves a deep desire to change the world, to transmit values, to leave this earth somehow better than we found it.” Today after Mass you are invited to raise your voice for a raise in the minimum wage; to allow the working poor a better chance to live with dignity and take care of their families; to give them hope that a better life is possible; to lessen the constant anxiety and fear of falling into destitution. How much is the cost of a person’s dignity; a cheap hamburger, a bargain at the big box store? As the U.S. Catholic Bishops remind us, “When we purchase goods and services, we can choose to support companies that defend human life, treat workers fairly, protect creation and respect other basic moral values at home and abroad.” While it is true that a raise in the minimum wage will cost some jobs, it is also true that the extra money in the pockets of the working poor will increase demand which in turn will create more jobs. As citizens of the Kingdom of God we need to ask ourselves if we would be willing to pay more for By Tom Cordaro Justice & Outreach Minister 10 Fr. Paul’s Homily Indifference Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time/A November 16, 2014 Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31; 1 Thes 5:1-8; Mt 25:14-30 (We have to understand that there is absolutely no one who does not have a role to play in this great work of God.) The weather and the season of the year and the liturgical readings all gang up on us to produce a sobering effect that in the case of the liturgy anyway is intended. Ordinarily we see Jesus in the gospels defending the underdog, championing the rights of the poor and oppressed, but there are several of his parables that are rather a harsh judgment or could be read that way. It’s important that we don’t shy away from them but, rather, face them and try to understand what he is trying to convey. This particular parable is similar to the one about the landowner who sent his servants and later his son to collect the rent. There is something people are supposed to supply. There is some produce owed. And what this is opening up is a whole idea: Why are we here on earth? If we take the cues from our society, we get the idea we are here on earth for whatever we want, to do as we please, to follow our dreams, to pursue our own pleasures. But this is not what the Bible says, and this is surely not what Jesus ever taught or believed. There is a goal in human life placed there by our Creator. We are created in the image of God with a purpose, and therefore our lives are precious, to God anyway, and we must not fritter them away. But again, if we look at our culture, we see the rich and famous, those who are in the news all the time, quite often just doing that: frittering away their lives, spending their time and their money on themselves. And from Jesus’ perspective they are to be pitied. They are completely failing to live up to the We have to understand that there is reason why they exist in the first place. absolutely no one who does not have a role to play in this great work of God. Now Jesus sometimes tried to talk There’s no one that doesn’t have a about difficult things in parables and contribution to make. There’s no one we forget that parables our figures of that is so poor or so helpless that he or speech. It’s like reading poetry and forgetting that it’s poetry. Parables are she cannot do something; that we have to understand. If that were not true, never intended to be interpreted then Jesus’ mission would really be in literally. Actually the Bible is not intended to be interpreted literally, vain. No, we all can do something, and we need to. It’s not optional. That’s but parables in particular. what this parable is trying to say, and So literally we had a story here about that’s why we end up with this severe people making money or not. But of judgment with the weeping and the course it has absolutely nothing to do grinding of teeth. with making money. That’s simply a metaphor for something else: making But mark well, this worthless servant, a profit for one’s master. That’s why or lout as some transitions call him, did absolutely nothing—did in Scripture human beings are never called anything but stewards. There are absolutely nothing—for his master. He was not really a failure. A failure so many examples of stewardship would be forgiven. This man made no because we are not our own master. God is our master. Our lives belong to effort at all. He was non-caring, noninvolved, non-giving, noncontributing. God. We simply are in charge of them now. That’s the idea. We are in So the point Jesus is trying to make is there is a big difference between charge for now of our lives. We are failing, which is forgivable, and not stewards and we have a mission to trying at all, which is not. It’s a improve something, increase something, help something. And what simple distinction, but it’s an important one. We all have something to work is that? Well, it’s very hard to say. with, and we all have opportunities to Parables don’t say anything too directly, and probably there is no one advance God’s kingdom, God’s purpose, God’s love, mercy, answer that would fit everybody. That’s the point. The master doles out compassion in the world—somehow. It these large parcels of money—a talent may be little, it may be small, but it’s is about one year’s worth of earning— there. It’s something. And the great to each according to his abilities. Well, offense to God that this story portrays what is it the master wants? Some kind is not caring at all. And we could say of contribution to, in this parable, the that from the standpoint of this parable, indifference is the root of all work of God. It’s about us working evil. with God. It’s about us building up the kingdom of God. 11 Good News about Hell? Julie Ferwerda, author of Raising Hell, “the world is nothing more than a cosmic game of tug of war and in the end, God lets go of the rope.” obeying. How many of us parents have used threats and punishment to By Al Gustafson keep our kids in line? It often works… at least in the short-term. Hell also appeals to our ego, which likes Jon Sweeney, who wrote Inventing distinctions of right/wrong and win/ Hell, makes the claim that Dante’s Inferno produced much of the imagery lose. My ego can feel good about my eternal reward, especially when I know of hell found in Christianity. The word hell, however, is not mentioned what my non-church going neighbor who I don’t like that much has in store in the Pentateuch (first five books of the Old Testament), the letters of Paul for him at the end of his life. or John. Although Jesus teaches us to Pope Benedict in his book, forgive seventy times seven, Introduction to Christianity, comments apparently God has a limit. Hell gives on the statement in our Creed where us a threatening God and when God is we profess “Christ descended into threatening the universe is not safe. hell.” He refers to hell as “our final Hospice worker, Kathleen Dowling loneliness” and “the abyss of our Singh observes her patients who are abandonment.” Christ goes there, the most afraid of dying are those who Benedict writes, “where no voice can It is a hell of a thing to write about hell are the most religious. We have a God reach us any longer, there [Christ] is. Hell is thereby overcome…The door problem. on the week of Thanksgiving, but by of death stands open since life – love – the end of the reflection, perhaps you I am not suggesting hell is not real will find reasons to be grateful. because that would be heresy and this has dwelt in death” Even in hell, Christ can reach us. Love goes anywhere and would be my last bulletin article. Hell creates a real God problem for everywhere to save the lost. most of us…especially those of us who However, we do need to get past the We all know hell…all of us who have are parents. Granted our children can understanding of hell as a place of eternal punishment. Pope John Paul II felt unloved, overwhelmed by shame, enrage us, disappoint us and even during a General Audience in 1999 unwanted or hopelessly lost in shame us, but could any parent ever addiction. Christ descends into that imagine sending their child to eternal taught “rather than a place, hell represents the state of those who freely hell for you and for me so that we damnation? Yet, this is what we are and definitively separate themselves might discover our goodness again in invited to imagine the Divine parent from God.” For John Paul II, hell is a Christ’s affirming gaze. Christ would choose to do. state of consciousness. Someone lost descends even into hell to love us into I sometimes enjoy listening to deep in addiction or blinded by recovery, to heal us and welcome us Christian rock music. The lyrics often resentment or trapped in the evil of home, so that we too can experience invite me to consider “how awesome greed…this is hell. Hell is not a the joy of heaven. our God is.” Our awesome God is not location in the future; hell can be There is a story told of Theresa of so awesome though if those made in present here and now. Avila. When she was brought before God’s image are spending an eternity Sometimes we can all create God in the Inquisition, she had to please her in torment. Affirming that countless inquirers by professing, “I believe in souls are forever suffering in the fires our own image. So, let’s not be too hard on some in the church who hell.” She then turned to her fellow of hell is essentially saying Satan wins through the centuries have used images sisters and whispered to them, “there’s and God loses. Or in the words of of hell to keep the faithful praying and just no one there.” Happy Thanksgiving! May you and your loved ones share a blessed Thanksgiving Day. 456 SAVED, 59 CLOSED: We are thankful for the 456 babies “saved” during this fall’s 40 Days for Life campaign and the 59 abortion facilities that closed. One of those facilities was the Bryan Texas facility where the 40 Days for Life campaign started before becoming a global pro-life movement with hundreds of thousands of participants. The building will also house a CareNetaffiliated pregnancy center, Hope Pregnancy Center. Your prayers, fasting and witnessing were not in vain. 12 Masses for the Week Monday— November 24 — St. Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions 8:15— Deceased Members Buried from SMMP Tuesday— November 25 8:15— Michael Portelli — Family Wednesday— November 26 8:15— Joyce Nieman — Ed & Shirley Talbot Thursday— November 27 — Thanksgiving 9:00 — Mathai Enas — Family Friday— November 28 8:15— Margaret McGarr — John & Mary Langhenry Saturday— November 29 8:15— Bill & Dan Ryan — Ron & Pam Amato 5:00— Katherine Pechant — Husband Sunday— November 30 — First Sunday of Advent 7:30— Eben Palmquist — Adrian & Sandi Jaworski 9:00— Evelyn Schlaman — Bob & Ann Kmak 10:45*— Samantha Knuick — Friends 12:15— For The Parish Family Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. November 29 December 6 Food for the Journey Scripture Readings for the Week Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: *Interpreted for the deaf November 29 & 30 Lectors Fr. Paul Fr. Paul Eucharistic Ministers Servers Sacristan/ Facilitator/LOW Deacon/Presider P. Cassady D. Wiedeman P. Rummer K. Cernek G. McArdle N. Kordzinski 7:30 A. Bajusz M. Connelly D. Maguire L. De Los Reyes T. Zakosek M. Palmquist R. Ruesch B. & P. Bonkalski 9:00 M. Coffey H. Stirk M. Oliphant T. Katsis P. Komar J. Krema J. Nolan J. Arnott M. Guthrie M. Maziarek T. Chennikkara M. &. D. Cronauer Kyle Katsis Michael Katsis Jessica Scheirer 10:45 V. Keenan D. Bobbe G. Scriba B. Burkhardt S. Sarovich F. Egan A. Pardun J. Herring J. Considine G. Goyette R. Johnson C. Corbett P. LaBore Kathleen Curran Bridget Curran Deirdre Curran J. McAvoy P. Findlay Deacon Joe Fr. Paul 12:15 R. Plank P. Rotko M. Mankus A. Moore J. Walendziak M. Perich B. Rurik M. Curley F. Lichon R. Willey G. Rotko Annamarie Policht Erin Kennelly * * Deacon Joe Fr. Jonathan 5:00 J. Vahle P. Skarr A. Malloy W. Jones T. Brandenstein Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5; Lk 21:1-4 Rv 14:14-19; Lk 21:5-11 Rv 15:1-4; Lk 21:12-19 Sir 50:22-24; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Lk 17:11-19 Rv 20:1-4, 11 — 21:2; Lk 21:29-33 Rv 22:1-7; Lk 21:34-36 Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Mk 13:33-37 M. Biskup R. Meeker 13 Carly Cernek Sydney Cernek Elisabeth Sledz B. Ryan A. Kmak Deacon Terry Fr. Paul Shannon Kosirog Jessica Schoder Mark Weinewuth M. Ciccarelli Deacon Fred Fr. Julian J. Jeffreys Deacon Fred Fr. Paul TODAY’S SCRIPTURE READINGS St. Margaret Mary Parish First Reading — I will rescue my scattered sheep (Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17). Second Reading — As in Adam all die, so too in Christ all shall be brought to life (1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28). Gospel — Whatever you did to the least ones, you did to me (Matthew 25:31-46). NEXT WEEK’S SCRIPTURE READINGS First Reading — We are the clay and you, O Lord, are the potter: we are the work of your hands (Isaiah 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7). Second Reading — God is faithful; by God you were called to fellowship with the Son (1 Corinthians 1:3-9). Gospel — Be watchful! Be alert! You do not know when the time will come. (Mark 13:33-37). “Learn the heart of God from the word of God. “ —Pope St. Gregory Naperville/Lisle -- 630-369-0777 Parish Staff Art & Environment Coordinator Mary Lou Krauss Bookkeeper Pat Henke Business Manager Michael Prus Building Manager Bob Stezowski Custodian Ziggy Owiesek Deacons (Permanent) Deacon Joe Ferrari Deacon Don Helgeson Deacon Ken Miles Deacon Fred Straub Deacon Terry Taylor Justice/Outreach Minister Tom Cordaro Liturgy Coordinator Deacon Ken Miles TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Music Director Coming to the end of the Church year, we can wonder how we got “extreme unction” out of “anointing of the sick.” “Extreme” comes from a Latin phrase, in extremis, which in English refers to the last struggle of a dying person. “Last rites” is a phrase in common usage, and refers to the fact that years ago everyone waited until the last crisis of illness to summon the priest. The goal of anointing had always been healing and forgiveness, but in time it began to be seen as a preparation for death. In a hard world, almost anything from a hangnail to a sneeze could be life-threatening, so perhaps the change was inevitable. The emphasis on the penitential aspects was heightened, even to the odd practice of Rome in the twelfth century, when the sick person was sprinkled with ashes mixed with holy water and given a hair shirt as a sign of penance. The reformers thankfully overlooked some of these oddities of history, and today the sacrament of the sick is much more generously applied to persons in a wide range of situations. Still, it is a sacrament of reconciliation, and for that reason is not celebrated for an infant or toddler, although there is a rite for a visit to a sick child not including anointing or Communion. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. John Schlaman Parish Secretary/Bulletin Editor Sue Carroll Pastoral Associate Sr. Madelyn Gould, S.S.S.F. Pastoral Council President Barbara Zdon Priests Rev. Paul Hottinger, Pastor Julian von Duerbeck, OSB, Weekend Asst. Jonathan Foster, OFM, Weekend Asst. Receptionists Rosalie Fall & Rita Thompson Director of Religious Ed., Pre-school - 5 Sue Davey. Director of Youth Ministry Dan Lawler Religious Education Secretary Arlene Serio Religious Education Staff Assistant Debbie Brutlag 14
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