St. Andrew the Apostle
Catholic Community
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord March 29, 2015
The main entrance to the Church of the Holy
Sepulchre, which covers the area of Jesus’
crucifixion on Mount Calvary (or Golgotha)
and also the place of the tomb where He was
buried and rose from the dead. (Photo to the
right taken by Fr. Gregor early Sunday morning
February 8, 2015, and photo below taken the following day after celebrating Mass in one of the chapels
in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre)
Holy Week Schedule—Page 7
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Saturday
4:00 pm and 5:30 pm (English)
Sunday
7:30 am (English)
8:45 am En Español - Iglesia
9:00 am (English) - Hall
10:30 am (English) - Church
10:30 am (po Polsku) - Hall
12:00 noon (po Polsku) - Church
12:00 noon (English) - Hall
Weekdays
7:30 am (M, T, Th, F)
7:00am & 8:00am (Wed.)
8:00 am (Sat.)
Reconciliation
Saturdays 3:00 — 3:50 pm
Website: www.andrewcc.org
PARISH OFFICES
530 Glen, Romeoville, IL 60446
(815) 886-4165, Fax (815) 886-6119
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am—4:30pm
St. Andrew School
505 Kingston, Romeoville, IL 60446
(815) 886-5953, Fax (815) 293-2016
St. Andrew Faith Formation
505 Kingston, Romeoville, IL 60446
(815) 886-5962, Fax (815) 886-6624
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Mass Intentions
SATURDAY, March 28
8:00 AM—Intention of Celebrant
4:00 PM—Ann Hamilton by Dorothy & Chuck Hahn
5:30 PM—Peggy Wenzel by Gloria Walsh
SUNDAY, March 29 (Palm Sunday)
Mk 11:1-10; Is 50:4-7; Phil.2:6-11; Mk 14:1-15:47
7:30 AM—William Conner by Mary Ann
8:45 AM—Sra. Margarita Lopez by Yolanda Villa
9:00 AM—Leonard Frost by Bernadine Price
10:30 AM—(E-Ch) Marie Peterek by Bernerdette & Tom
Sedlacek
10:30 AM—(P-Hall) Intention of Celebrant
12:00 PM—(P-Ch) Intention of Celebrant
12:00 PM—(E-Hall) Parish Family
MONDAY, March 30
7:30 AM—Robert Darcy by Family
TUESDAY, M arch 31
7:30 AM—Bob Neisius by Considine Family
WEDNESDAY, April 1
7:00 AM—Intention of Celebrant
8:00 AM—Stanley & Bernice Wodarczyk by Joan Kowalski
THURSDAY, April 2
Prayer Service in A.M.
FRIDAY, April 3
Prayer Service in A.M.
SATURDAY, April 4
Prayer Service in A.M.
Vigil—Parish Family
SUNDAY, April 5 (Easter Sunday)
Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Col 3:1-4;
Jn 20:1-9
7:30 AM—Parish Family
8:45 AM—Parish Family
9:00 AM—Parish Family
10:30 AM—Parish Family
10:30 AM—Parish Family
12:00 PM—Parish Family
12:00 PM—Parish Family
THIS WEEK
Monday, March 30
Prayer Vigil Charismatic Group, 6:30pm-St.Mary Cntr.(B)
Tuesday, March 31
Hispanic Prayer Group Choir, 7pm - St. Mary Cntr (F)
Rosary, 7pm - Francis Room
Wednesday, April 1
Food Pantry, 10am-12:30pm
Faculty Meeting, 2:45pm - Rm 105
Adoration, 5:30-7:00pm - Church
Amigos de Jesus Coro, 6:30pm - Rm 102
Charismatic Group, (Jesus es la Roca), 7pm - Church
Voces para Dios, 7pm - Rm 110
Baptism Class, 7:30pm - Pariish Hall
AA Meeting, 7:30pm - St. Mary Cntr. (B)
Thursday, April 2
HOLY THURSDAY
Morning Prayer Service (E), 8:00am - Church
Mass of the Last Super (Trilingual), 7:00pm - Church
Pilgrimage to 7 Churches following Mass - Sign up
required
Friday, April 3
GOOD FRIDAY
Parish Offices Closed
No School - Easter Break
Morning Prayer Service (E), 8:00am - Church
Liturgy of the Passion and Veneration of the Cross (E),
3:00pm - Church
Via Crucis Viniente (Living Stations in Spanish), 4:30pm Parish Grounds
Stations of the Cross (E), 6:00pm - Church
Liturgia Meki Panskiej (Passion Liturgy in Polish), 7:00pm
- Church
No Spanish Baptismal Preparation
No Spanish Adoration
Saturday, April 4
HOLY SATURDAY
Morning Prayer Service (E), 8:00am - Church
Basket Blessing (E), 11:00am - Church
Swiecenie Pokarmow (P), 12:00 noon and 1:00pm
Rehearsal for Holy Saturday, 7:00pm
Easter Vigil (Multi-Lingual), 8:00pm - Church
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Sunday, April 5
EASTER SUNDAY
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Rev. Gregor Gorsic, Pastor
(815) 886-4165 ext. 317
My dear family of St. Andrew the Apostle!
It’s been six weeks since my return from our Holy Land Pilgrimage, and the reality of what we hear
and read about Jesus in the Holy Scriptures is still coming more and more alive in my heart and mind as the
memory of these places we visited make it all so very real! All that Jesus does for us is even more real to me
than it was before the pilgrimage. I will continue to share with you these moments of grace and insight and
pray that the gift of the pilgrimage may become a grace in your life as well. At each of the sacred places we
visited, our whole St. Andrew the Apostle Parish Family was in my thoughts and prayers. You were walking
with me in the Holy Land! Below are some of the photos that touch upon the Events that we especially remember during the most holy of weeks this Holy Week.
In the loving Hearts of Jesus and Mary, Fr. Gregor
Below: Jerusalem as seen from the Mount of Olives,
where Jesus wept over the destruction that was to come
Right: An ancient olive
tree in the Garden of
Gethsemane, very possibly there when Jesus experienced his agony and
sweat blood
Left: The Mount of
Olives as seen from
the city of Jerusalem
Right: The visible hole
was the access to a small
dungeon near the home of
Caiaphas where Jesus was
likely held after his arrest
Left: The rock of
Calvary, where
Jesus was crucified
(covered over by a
glass case so that it
is open for viewing)
Right: Three tombs cut
into the rock on the side
of the road — typical of
the tomb where Jesus was
laid and the large stone
that was rolled in front of
the entrance (see far tomb
on the left)
Left: praying in the
confined tomb
where Jesus was
buried and rose
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The Society of St. Vincent DePaul
St. Andrew the Apostle Conference
…neighbor helping neighbor...
Our helpline 815-886-4165 ext. 304
All calls are confidential with callbacks within 24 hours.
Today is Palm Sunday and the beginning of the holiest of Christian weeks.
As we enter the mystery of the passion of Christ let, we remember his dying love
gives meaning to the many “crosses” that we bear.
Our cross today may take many forms: our daily work, accepting painful events,
that we can do nothing about, bearing sickness, our own and that of others,
coming to grips with aging, or enduring the death of friends and family.
Let us pray for the grace to take up our cross and to follow Jesus through death to new life.
Christ, our Savior, hear our prayers.
Easter Sunday—April 5
Mass of the Resurrection
5:30am—Church (po Polsku)
7:30am— Church (English)
8:45am— Church (Espanol)
9:00am—Hall (po Polsku)
10:30am— Church and Hall (English)
12:00 Noon—Hall (English)
12:00 Noon— Church (po Polsku)
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Come See
The Patty Waszak Show & Dinner
at White Fence Farm.
Friday, May 15, 2015 at 3:00 PM.
Please call the Paris Office at 815-886-4165 by April
30. The Dinner and Show is $35.00 per person.
Choice of chicken, fish or vegetarian dinner.
Thank You
March 21 & 22
SUNDAY COLLECTION
Figures will be in future bulliten
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Is 42:1-7; Ps 27:1-3, 13-14; Jn 12:1-11
Tuesday:
Is 49:1-6; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; Jn 13:21-33, 36-38
Wednesday: Is 50:4-9a; Ps 69:8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34;
Mt 26:14-25
Thursday: Lord’s Supper: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; Ps 116:12-13
15-16bc, 17-18; 1Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15
Friday:
Is 52:13-53:12; Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-17, 25
Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18:1-19:42
Saturday:
a) Gn 1:1-2:2 [1:1, 26-31a]; Ps 104:1-2, 5-6, 10
12, 13-14, 24, 35 or Ps 33:4-7, 12-13, 20-22;
b) Gn 22:1-18 [1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18];
Ps 16:5, 8-11
c) Ex 14:15-15:1; Ex 15:1-6, 17-18
d) Is 54:5-14; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13
e) Is 55:1-11; Is 12:2-6
F) Bar 3:9-15 32-4:4; Ps 19:8-11
g) Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28; Ps 42:3, 5; 43:3-4
h) Rom 6:3-11
i) Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Mk 16:1-7
Sunday:
Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23;
Col 3:1-4 ; Jn 20:1-9
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Handicap
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Entrance
Today we celebrate Palm/Passion Sunday!!!
We will again this year implement
“traffic flow” — certain doors will be
Entrance Only, others Exit Only, as well as
a Handicapped Accessible Entrance. See
the chart included on this page. Due to
safety and fire code regulations, we will
have a number of classrooms outfitted with
Video and Audio feeds from the Church and
Hall to accommodate overflow.
On the street and near the street exits, we will be guided by our local police
officers. Once the church or hall is completely cleared from the previous Mass, the
people patiently waiting in the hallways for
the next Mass will be allowed to enter.
Please follow the instructions of our
Parish Staff, Knights of Columbus, and designated volunteers to help make this movement as smooth as possible. We are blessed
to have such a big family here at St. Andrew!
FISH FRY NEWS
Manna
This has been our fifth year of
co-chairing the Fish Fry and
each year we have such fun. We
love our “regulars” and new
visitors. We appreciate your encouragement and support. We would especially like
to thank: Our Faith Formation, Worship, Polish and
Hispanic Ministries, RCIA, School Families, the
Knights of Columbus, the Confirmandis, Coffee
man, carry out crew, our cashiers, St. Vincent 50/50
sellers, salad prep ladies, CCW, bakery and bakery
crew. As you can see, it takes a lot of dedicated people to make this happen! We hope to see you next
year!!!
Thank You and God Bless
Marianne, Lisa and Sheryl
There will be no Manna sold at church on Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday due to the traffic pattern. You
can still buy Manna at the Parish Office throughout
the weeks and I will be sending in orders as needed.
Any questions please call Bernadette
815-886-4165, ext. 303.
Dear St. Andrew Parishioners,
As you read in the bulletin a couple of weeks ago our
Marian Peters who has been secretary for the past 19
years has retired. It would be nice if you took a
moment to thank her by sending a card to the Parish
Office and we will send then on to her. Any
questions call Bernadette 815-886-4165, ext. 303.
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Ks. Sebastian Gargol
Wikariusz Parafialny
(815) 886-4165 ext. 311
email: [email protected]
sprawy urzędowe po
wcześniejszym ustaleniu spotkania
Marta Wysocki
Koordynator Polskiego Duszpasterstwa
(815) 886-4165 ext. 307
email: [email protected]
Godziny pracy: Wtorki i Środy
od 9 a.m do 2:30 p.m.
Marta Wysocki
Ks. Sebastian Gargol
NIEDZIELA PALMOWA
Niedziela Męki Pańskiej, zwana także Niedzielą Palmową rozpoczyna w Kościele katolickim Wielki
Tydzień, poprzedzający święta Wielkanocne. Liturgia Niedzieli Palmowej jest pamiątką uroczystego
wjazdu Chrystusa do Jerozolimy pięć dni przed Jego ukrzyżowaniem. W tym dniu w Kościele
rzymskokatolickim święci się palmę - symbol "drzewa życia" i zwycięstwa.
Wielki Tydzień
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2 Kwiecień- Wielki Czwartek:
Modlitwa poranna w języku angielskim o godzinie 8 a.m.
Msza Wieczerzy Pańskiej (trójjęzyczna) o godzinie 7 p.m.
3 Kwiecień- Wielki Piątek:
Modlitwa poranna w języku angielskim o godzinie 8 a.m.
Via Crucis Viviente (Żywa Droga Krzyżowa) po hiszpańsku o godzinie 4:30
popołudniu.
Droga Krzyżowa w języku angielskim o godzinie 6 p.m.
Liturgia Męki Pańskiej w języku polskim o godzinie 7 wieczorem.
Straż grobu pańskiego 8:30 p.m. do północy
4 Kwiecień- Wielka Sobota:
Modlitwa poranna w języku angielskim o godzinie 8 a.m.
Święcenie Pokarmów w języku angielskim o godzinie 11 rano, po polsku o
godzinie 12 i 1 po południu .
Wigilia Paschalna (trójjęzyczna) o godzinie 8 wieczorem.
5 Kwiecień- Wielkanoc– Niedziela Zmartwychwstania Pańskiego.
Rezurekcja w języku polskim o godzinie 5:30 rano (w kościele) .
Msza Św. w języku angielskim o 7:30 rano (w kościele)
Msza Św. w języku hiszpańskim o 8:45 rano (w kościele)
Msza Św. w języku hiszpańskim o 9:00 rano (w Hall)
Msza Św. w języku angielskim o 10:30 rano (w kościele)
Msza Św. w języku angielskim o 10:30 rano (w Hall)
Msza Św. w języku angielskim o 12 popołudniu (w Hall)
Msza Św. w języku polskim o 12 popołudniu (w kościele)
6 Kwiecień Msze Św. na drugi dzień Wielkanocy o godzinie 7 wieczorem.
W języku polskim.
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HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
TENEBRAE SERVICE
Wednesday, April 1st, 7:00 PM
The Office of Tenebrae (which means “darkness” or “shadows” dates back to the 7th or 8th century A.D. and
is characterized by the successive extinguishing of candles as the service progresses. At the end of the service
the Paschal Candle is removed for a time, symbolizing our Lord’s death and burial. The strepitus is heard, a
harsh noise indicating the closing of the tomb.
HOLY THURSDAY ~ THURSDAY, APRIL 2ND
Morning Prayer (English) - 8:00 A.M.
Mass of the Lord’s Supper (Trilingual) - 7:00 P.M. (Trilingual)
This liturgy commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus with His disciples. It was at
this meal that Christ instituted the Eucharist, Sacramental Priesthood and the
mandatum, the call to service.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament — after Mass until Midnight
Tour of seven Churches — after Mass until Midnight
Join us on this night by adoring the Blessed Sacrament in our own chapel or
visiting seven local churches and taking time in prayer at each of them and concluding with Night Prayer
back at St. Andrew’s at midnight. Sign up is required.
GOOD FRIDAY ~ FRIDAY, APRIL 3RD
Morning Prayer (English) - 8:00 A.M.
Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion / Veneration of the Cross (English) - 3:00 P.M.
This Liturgy consists of the reading of the Passion of our Lord, prayer of petition, Veneration
of the Cross and Communion. In a special way at this service, we venerate the Cross of
Christ by whose death we have been saved.
Via Crucis Viviente (Living Stations-Spanish) - 4:30 P.M.
Stations of the Cross (English) - 6:00 P.M.
Liturgia Meki Panskiej (Passion Liturgy-Polish) - 7:00 P.M.
HOLY SATURDAY ~ SATURDAY, APRIL 4TH
Morning Prayer (English) - 8:00 A.M.
Basket Blessing (English) - 11:00 A.M.
Swiecenie Pokarmow (Basket Blessing in Polish) - 12:00 & 1:00 P.M.
Bring your baskets to the church with a sampling of your foods for the Easter table to be blessed.
Easter Vigil (Multi-Lingual) - 8:00 P.M.
This Mass begins with the lighting of the Easter Fire and Paschal Candle, the Exultet (Easter Proclamation),
Scripture readings detailing our Salvation history, Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and First Eucharist,
and concludes with the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
There will be no Confessions and no 4:00 or 5:30 P.M. Masses on this day
See page 4 for Easter Sunday Schedule
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St. Andrew the Apostle Faith Formation
(815) 886-5962
Fax (815) 886-6624
Mary Tibble, Director of Faith Formation, ext. 503
ALL ARE WELCOME ALL THE TIME: WE NEVER CLOSE!!
The Diocese of Joliet and our St. Andrew the Apostle family extend an invitation to all families to join us in
our monthly sessions of "Generations of Faith." This is a wonderful opportunity for your family to continue to
grow in love and understanding of Jesus Christ. Join the hundreds of others who journey together in Faith.
Faith Formation Office hours: First three Sundays from 9 a.m until Noon. Contact us at:
[email protected] or call 815-886-5962 ex. 501
Remember these men and women in
your daily prayers . . .
Priests, Deacons, Seminarians and Women &
Men Religious of the Diocese of Joliet
MARCH—APRIL
29 Frs. Daniel Belanger & John Eck CVS
30 Sr. Mary Susanne Thome OSB
31 Frs. James Antiporek & Vermon Arseneau
1 Dons. Leon Fritz, Larry Fudacz, Ronnie Gagnon,
Robert LaMotte, John Gibbons, Thomas Goebel
2 All Women in Formation
3 Frs. John Palmer., John Peters, Richard Pighini,
Donald Wehnert CVS, Joseph Valentine FSSP
4 All Men in Formation
CROSS OF WISHES
On the entrance wall of church and the East entrance
Parish Hall wall, you will notice large brown crosses.
On the cross throughout Lent are smaller purple crosses with items that our dedicated parish staff wish for. If you can, please take a
purple cross, put your name and phone number on the back, and drop it in the basket, or return it
to a staff member or the Parish Office. We will contact you about your donation. If you cannot fulfill an
entire wish, any donation towards the item is appreciated.
PRAYERS OF THE PARISH
Joseph Ochoa, Bill Nelson, James Dean Johnson,
Mstr. Sg. Jose Sanchez, Kyle Tranchitello, Michael
Cavoto, Matthew Domek, Humberto Zermeño,
Christopher Durkovic, Joshua Plucinski, Kurt
Warkenthien, Cpl. Stephen M. Hornbeck, HN James M.
Chavez, 2nd Lt. Alexander Nuxoll and all our men and
women in the military.
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
Is today “Palm Sunday” or “Passion Sunday”?
Though now known officially as Palm Sunday of the
Passion of the Lord, confusion is understandable,
since before the 1969 reform of the calendar two
separate Sundays bore these titles. Passion Sunday
was a week before Palm Sunday. To add to the confusion, the Gospel accounts of the Passion of the
Lord were not read on Passion Sunday, but on Palm
Sunday! On Passion Sunday, the cross and statues
were veiled in full purple drapes. The organ had
fallen silent at the beginning of Lent, and now the
sanctuary bells were replaced by wooden clappers.
The introit (opening chant) for the old Mass of Passion Sunday hints at a reason for reform: “Do me
justice, O God, and fight my fight against a faithless
people” (Psalm 42). This liturgy was laden with references to the “infidelity” of the Jews, a theme that
gave rise to inflammatory preaching and, in some
places, attacks against the persons and property of
the Jewish people. This does not stand as a
“treasure” of any sort in our tradition. Our authentic
tradition, rather, is the ability to reflect and repent
and to seek reconciliation with the Jews, our brothers
and sisters in the love and service of God.
—Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
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29 de Marzo del 2015
(815) 886-4165 Ext. 312 [email protected]
Domingo de
Ramos en la
Pasión del
Señor
SER OBEDIENTE . . .
Las palabras del profeta Isaías resuenan con gran
claridad sobre el sufrimiento del Ungido de Dios: “Mañana
tras mañana, el Señor despierta mi oído, para que escuche
yo, como discípulo”. “Obedecer” significa escuchar y
poner atención. Jesús, el Siervo que sufre de Isaías, endureció su rostro “como roca y sé que no quedaré avergonzado”. Confiando en Dios, atento y obediente a lo que ha
escuchado, Jesús se somete a lo peor que puede soportar un
ser humano.
. . . HASTA LA MUERTE
La obediencia de Jesús, al escuchar la voz de Dios
en su vida, lo condujo a obras proféticas y finalmente a la
muerte. Su humildad consistía no en aferrarse a una igualdad con Dios, sino a abrazar la vida humana en toda su
plenitud, incluyendo la muerte. No hay nada humano que
Jesús no compartió con nosotros excepto el pecado. El dolor, el sufrimiento, la alegría, la risa, la humillación y la
tristeza, los aceptó voluntariamente para ser uno con
nosotros y hacernos uno con Dios, como él fue uno con
Dios. Jesús escuchó la voz de Dios y siguió su mensaje, sin
importar el resto.
Al entregar totalmente su vida a Dios, Jesús se
convirtió en nuestro Salvador y Redentor. Nos mostró
cómo vivir y cómo morir, a ser uno con Dios que nos ama.
Ésta no es una “fe ciega”, aunque no siempre está muy
clara en todos sus detalles. No siempre vemos claramente
el camino que debemos seguir, pero confiamos en la fidelidad de Dios para seguir adelante. Somos invitados a seguir,
y a reconocer públicamente que “Jesucristo es el Señor,
para gloria de Dios Padre”.
Lecturas de hoy: Marcos 11:1–10 o Juan 12:12–16; Isaías 50:4–7;
Salmo 22:8–9, 17–20, 23–24; Filipenses 2:6–11; Marcos 14:1 —
15:47 [15:1–39]
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UNOS AVISOS PARA EL MES DE
MARZO - ABRIL DE 2015
PASCUA
Vamos a tener dos misa una a las
8:45 en la Iglesia
Entre por la puerta #5
Y Solamente entre por la puerta en
frente de la Iglesia si necesitan por
razón de su salud.
Cuando se llena la Iglesia de feligrés
vamos usar los salones de la escuela
y participar en la misa por el televisión que vas esta puesta para hacer
parte de la misa.
Y Si van a poder recibir Comunión.
También Va haber misa a las 9:00 AM
En el salón del gimnasio y cuando
se llene de feligrés, vamos usar los
salones de la escuela. Y Participar en
la misa por televisión.
La Sagrada Familia
Sr. Sra. Jorge y Lucia Melgoza
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A COMMUNITY OF WORD AND SACRAMENT
March 29, 2015
Please Pray For
Antoinette Borkowicz, Dennis Koch, Jr., Virginia Fondakowski, Violet Sinkula, Richard Lachowski, Antoinetta
SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION
Krantz, Katie Churulo, Doreen Thiboult, Mary Gardner,
CATECHUMENATE
Kathryn Manago, Kimberly Swada, Larry Stokes, Marie
The Catechumenate is a community which gathers those Lynch, Michael Boyle, Mikayla Elia, Samantha Elia, Lukas
adults who have not been baptized, and seek deeper insight Panek, Marcia Kizior, Helga Cantrelle, Leon Lasota, Carolyn
Kolasinski, Mary Ann Manago, Kathy Cannell, John Kiester,
into the Christian faith.
Tom Bogan, Betty Knoth, Bill Litton, Jim Konieczny, Dan
Steffens, Dave Paulsen, Ann Marie Mosquera, Ralph
BAPTISM OF CHILDREN
Schweihs, Doris Conklin, Bobby Bushnell, Patrick CavaWe joyfully celebrate the baptism of children of Christian naugh, Carolyn Milschewski, Rose Elwart, Georgiana
households which are joined to our weekly worship, and
Kowalski, Marion Kowalski, Pat Sumoski, Jim Stewart, Janet
have active registration in our parish community for at least Phad, Charles Angela, Frances Ison, Juan Gomez, Sandra
Glanpicolo, Austin Julitz, Zachary Majkrzak, Donald Cassidy,
3 months. After registration in the parish, please attend an
Larry Hahn, Richard Bergmann, Michael Cavoto, Erin
Evening of Awareness, if you have not attended a class in
the past two years, to register for Baptism and select a date. McCann, Louie Ison, Pat Hill, Carolyn Sharpe, Chris Sedor,
Barbara Mitchell, Jason Borowski, Bob Skinkis, Carole Ann
Classes are presented on the first Wednesday of each month Banks, Sandy Kizior, Joe Mauricio, Jr., George Lambert,
at 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Baptism is celebrated on the Karen Langan, Joseph Loboda, Jr. Kathy Borowski, Sharon
third Sunday of the month at 1:30 p.m.
Dempsey, Bearnie Lee. Sharon Dempsey, Kathy Broski,
Sylvia Guimond
EUCHARIST AND CONFIRMATION
Formation for those coming first to the table of the Lord
as children is infused into the efforts of our school and Faith
Formation Office. Confirmation formation is a two year
process completed in eighth grade. Please call the Faith
Formation Office for more information.
SACRAMENTS OF COMMITMENT
MARRIAGE
Marriage preparation is a six month process of prayer,
reflection and study. Couples work with both the presider
and a sponsor couple through this process. Please note that
this six month period of preparation is essential.
ORDERS
Look upon our brothers and sisters who are ill, in the midst of
illness and pain, may they be united with Christ, who heals both
body and soul; may they know the consolation promised to
those who suffer and be fully restored to wellness and wholeness. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen.
GRANT ETERNAL REST, LIGHT AND PEACE TO ALL
FAITHFUL DEPARTED, Chris Petrone
Please call the parish office by Monday at (815) 886-4165 for
the name of your loved one to be placed for 3 weeks on our
short term prayer list. Also, please call the parish office, if you
are hospitalized and would like a visit from our hospital ministry
team or homebound and in need of communion.
Those seeking assistance in discerning a call to ordained
ministry are encouraged to call the parish offices.
SACRAMENTS OF HEALING
RECONCILIATION
Reconciliation is available each Saturday afternoon,
Wednesday evening 5:30-7:00pm, through seasonal
communal services, and by appointment.
ANOINTING
Anointing of the Sick is offered through seasonal
services, and always by request. If hospitalized, please
immediately seek anointing from the Catholic chaplain.
Hospital Visitation of Parishioners
Please remember that if you or any family members find yourselves in a
hospital, be sure to let them know you are a parishioner at St. Andrew’s — it
doesn’t hurt to say it a few times, either! Whenever we priests, deacons or
Eucharistic Ministers come to visit, we check the hospital list of parishioners
printed under “St. Andrew.” But if you’re not listed as a parishioner of St.
Andrew, we won’t know you’re even there! We do not want to miss you! You
can always call us, too, at the office, ext. 301. Thank you. May the Lord Jesus be
with you all your days, to love and be loved by Him, to honor and serve Him, as
He honors and serves us!
I would like to have my house blessed.
Please contact me to make arrangements.
Name _________________________________
Address _______________________________
_______________________________________
Home Phone ____________________________
Work Phone ____________________________
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St. Andrew the Apostle We Care Food Pantry
The St. Andrew We Care Food Pantry is open every
Wednesday from 10:00 am. until 12:30 p.m. for any eligible
family in Romeoville in need of food assistance.
The requirements to receive food commodities from the Pantry
is that a valid State of Illinois Driver's License or State of
Illinois ID and a current utility bill with your Romeoville
address must be presented at the time of sign-in. Due to the
poor economy, loss of employment or housing, and if you are
currently residing with a Romeoville family, you may bring
your valid Illinois Driver’s License or State ID AND a current
utility bill from the Romeoville residents you are living with.
Some proof of residency must be established. This must be
brought to the Pantry each time you come for food assistance.
The Pantry is located at 219 Arlington. For further
information, please contact Jack or Pat Frazier at
(815) 919-3233.
Parish Staff
(815) 886-4165
Rev. Gregor Gorsic, Pastor, ext. 317
Rev. Sebastian Gargol, Associate Pastor, ext. 311
Rev. Jacob Kolawole, Priest in Residence, ext. 301
Darlene Searcy, Communications Secretary, ext. 301
Bernadette Sedlacek, Manna, ext. 303
Deacon Ron Searls, Business Manager, ext. 302
Marta Wysocki, Coordinator of Polish Ministry, ext. 307
Ramona Tagle, Coordinator of Hispanic Ministry, ext. 312
Sue Psenicka, Director of Music & Worship Coordinator, ext. 314
Barb Sanders, Contact for Adult Faith Formation, ext. 308
Russell McNab, Facility Manager, ext. 316
St Andrew School
(815) 886-5953
Kathy Lifka, Principal, ext. 421
Jill Briceno, Secretary, ext. 420
St. Andrew Faith Formation
(815) 886-5962
Mary Tibble, Director, ext. 503
Deacons:
Deacon Jesse Tagle
Deacon Ricardo Marquez
Deacon Felix Dominguez
Deacon Rigoberto Padilla
Crisis Pregnancy
Women’s Choice Services 1-888-4-HOPE-4-1
Birthright 1-800-550-4900
Deacon Jerry Clark
Deacon Herb Waldron
Deacon Rich Ford
Post Abortion Healing for Women & Men
1-866-99-4-GIVE (4483)
St. Vincent de Paul Society (815) 886-4165 ext. 304
Knights of Columbus (815) 651-4585
Independent Counseling Services
Natural Family Planning
815-838-5334
Victor Alvarez (815) 886-4165 ext. 315