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In thanksgiving for all that we are given
St. Kieran Catholic Church
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe November 24, 2019
I rejoiced because they said to me, “We will go up to the house of the LORD.”
— Psalm 122:1
Notes from Fr. John
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Dn 1:1-6, 8-20; Dn 3:52-56; Lk 21:1-4 Tuesday: Dn 2:31-45; Dn 3:57-61; Lk 21:5-11 Wednesday: Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28; Dn 3:62-67; Lk 21:12-19 Thursday: Dn 6:12-28; Dn 3:68-74; Lk 21:20-28 Thanksgiving Day, Suggested: Sir 50:22-24; Ps 145:2-11; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Lk 17:11-19 Friday: Dn 7:2-14; Dn 3:75-81; Lk 21:29-33 Saturday: Rom 10:9-18; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 4:18-22 Sunday: Is 2:1-5; Ps 122:1-9; Rom 13:11-14; Mt 24:37-44
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — The Lord said to David, “You shall shepherd my people Israel” (2 Samuel 5:1-3). Psalm — Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord (Psalm 122). Second Reading — Thanks to the Father who has made you fit to share in the inheritance of the holy ones in light (Colossians 1:12-20). Gospel — Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom (Luke 23:35-43). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
T oday we celebrate the last Sunday of the Church year. We celebrate the Feast of Christ the King. This is no ordinary king that we celebrate. He is king of the universe. He is also a king who died on the cross. But even as he died on the cross for us, we believe that
he is the king of the living. The month of November is a time for the Church to reflect on death and the end times. Though there may be a major event, for most of us the end times will be our own personal death. We wonder what it will be like and how will resurrection fit into the picture. But for Christ the King, he is the king of the living. Whether we are alive here on earth or alive in the Resurrection Christ views us all the same. We are living saints. Though we do not know what the transition will be like at death, we believe that we will live. Jesus Christ leads us forward. During the month of November, we took time to remember our loved ones who died. Today we invite everyone who brought pictures and memorial cards to our tables of remembrance to please pick them up. Next week we will begin the new Church year. The season of Advent begins the Church year as we once again go back to the beginning of our story. This is a story of hope and joy. We joyfully prepare and wait for the Lord to come again. This week we have our annual collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. This collec-tion was initiated by the American Bishops after the second Vatican Council. It is a collection to help groups within our own country who are trying to make their lives and those around them better. Groups around the coun-try apply for funds from the CCHD collection to make their local communities better. The funds may be used for hunger prevention, violence reduction, job initiation,
etc. This is a way we can help those trying to help them etc. This is a way we can help those trying to help them-selves. Please be as generous as you can be. As we near the end of the fiscal year I would like to thank all of you for your generous support of the parish. You have shown support through your Sunday offerings, To Teach Who Christ Is Campaign and many memorials and donations in honor of loved ones. Toge-ther we have made the parish strong. Thank you and I ask you to consider St. Kieran when you are preparing end of year donations. We always have a need, and we promise to be good stewards of your gifts. Thank You. This Tuesday we invite you to join us for our tri-parish thanksgiving prayer and celebration. This year it will be held at St. Agnes. The service will begin at 7 PM. As always it will include choirs and musicians from St. Kieran, St. Agnes and St. Irenaeus parishes. It is a chance to gather as a community that is bigger than our individual parishes. Since Fr. Tom, Fr. Terry and I celebrate the Thanksgiving Day Masses, we invite Fr. O’Mara to lead this celebration. Don’t let this chance to say thank you to God pass you by. We invite you to join us on December 6th for the Living Nativity hosted by St. Agnes. All the usual charac-ters will be present, Mary, Joseph, the baby Jesus, and a host of live animals in need of attention. The St. Agnes children’s choir will lead our singing and the high school students will perform as the story of Jesus’ birth is told. Afterward there will be tamales, and pizza for sale in Isaiah Hall. It has become a beloved tradition for the community, so please invite your neighbors, children and grandchildren to this special night. Finally, mark your calendars for a visit from that Jolly Old Man in Red! Santa will be joining us for break-fast on Sunday December 15th here at St. Kieran. This holiday event takes place in Crawford Hall. We look forward to seeing everyone there.
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The combined Choirs of
St. Agnes, St. Irenaeus, and St. Kieran Churches invite you to join us for
Thanksgiving Evening Prayer and Song
When: Tuesday, November 26 at 7:00 pm Where: St. Agnes Church
All are welcome!
Monetary donations will be gratefully accepted for
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) or
Men's white tube socks and underwear, individual deodorant, chapstick, toothbrushes, toothpaste
and Gold Bond powder for Public Action to Deliver Shelter (PADS).
The St. Kieran Women’s Club wishes good health, happiness, and blessings to the following
members who are celebrating a birthday in the month of November:
Maria Luna-Aponte Pidge Grady Cindy Howe Mary LaBelle
Sharon Morgan
Happy Birthday and God Bless You!
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There will be no Religious Education Classes on Tuesday, November 26, in honor of the Thanks-giving Holiday. Thanks be to God for all He has
given to us. Safe travels!
BI-LINGUAL MISSALETTES AVAILABLE
Beginning with the First Sunday of Advent (December 01, 2019), we will have a small number of Bi-Lingual (Spanish) Missalettes availa-ble on a table in the back of the church. These are for those members of our parish that speak English fluently, but may be more comfortable reading the Lectionary selections at Mass in their native language. We hope that these will aid you in your prayerful celebration of the Mass.
“Smell the Coffee”
N C S Sunday, January 5 8:30 to 11:30 AM
NO COFFEE SHOP ON DECEMBER
Welcome to
our new Altar Servers!
Jacen Aponte Josen Aponte
Delilah Estrada Addison Huisman Austin Lawrence
Ella Linde Please encourage these children as they take on this important ministry, and be sure to thank our hard-working veteran altar servers for their many years of continued service. Keep them all in your prayers.
The St. Kieran Women’s Club invites the women of the parish
to join us for our annual
Wednesday, December 11, 2019 7:00 p.m. in the Library Meeting Room
∗ Create a Christmas ornament. ∗ Participate in our optional Christmas
Ornament Exchange ($10 limit). ∗ Bring a new, unwrapped toy for our annual
Toy Drive and help to make a child’s Christmas a little brighter.
∗ Enjoy refreshments and the Christmas Spirit with fellow parishioners. Feel free to bring your favorite beverage.
Members and non-members are invited.
Please park in the church parking lot and enter the building through the library wing doors. The back doors of the school building will remain locked, and no one will be available to admit guests through that door.
2019 Annual Catholic Appeal August Pledge Report
“Come, Follow Me…and share the Word”
The monthly pledge billings for the Annual Catholic Appeal pledges have been mailed. It is very important that these pledges be paid so that our parish will reach and, hopefully, exceed our goal. Once the pledge payments have exceeded our goal, all of the additional funds are returned to our parish for use in our ministries. PARISH GOAL: $21,568.00
AMOUNT PLEDGED: $19,776.00
AMOUNT AID: $18,561.00
REMAINING BALANCE: $1,215.00
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WREATH PICK UP REMINDER
To those who ordered wreaths, swags, evergreen baskets, etc., remember that your fresh items will be available for pick up
in the St. Kieran Church ves bule a er all masses next weekend, November 30/December 1.
Thank you from the St. Kieran Women’s Club
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2019
ST. KIERAN CHRISTMAS DECORATION
OFFERINGS
The St. Kieran Arts & Environment Committee has once again organized a means for the parish to be involved in decorating our church for Christmas. We are asking for monetary gifts to cover costs for poinsettias, pine trees, fabric, ribbon, and other items used to enhance our celebration of this joyous season. These donations may be made to honor a loved one, to celebrate a special occasion (such as birthdays, anniversaries, birth of a child, etc.), or for a special intention, during the Christmas season. A list of honorees will appear in the bulletin. If you would like to participate, please fill out the form below and return it to the church or rectory, along with payment, by Monday, December 9. I would like to make a donation to the St. Kieran Arts & Environment Committee for Christmas decorations in honor of the following person(s): Honoree________________________________ Honoree________________________________ Honoree________________________________ Honoree________________________________ Suggested donation is $10.00 per honoree. Total donation enclosed ___________________ Requested by ___________________________ Phone number __________________________
St. Kieran Catholic Church December/January Schedule
for 2019/2020
First Sunday of Advent
Nov. 30/Dec. 01, regular weekend Mass schedule
Second Sunday of Advent
December 07/08, regular weekend Mass schedule
Immaculate Conception
Monday, December 09, 8 AM & 7 PM (St. Kieran) Monday, December 09, 9 AM (St. Agnes)
Third Sunday of Advent
December 14/15, regular weekend Mass schedule
Fourth Sunday of Advent
December 21/22, regular weekend Mass schedule
Advent Evening Prayer
Thursday, December 05, at 7 PM Thursday, December 12, at 7 PM Thursday, December 19, at 7 PM
Christmas Eve Schedule
NO MONDAY MORNING COMMUNION SERVICE December 24, Christmas Eve Masses at 4 PM (St. Kieran) & 4:30 PM (St. Agnes)
Christmas Day Schedule
December 25, Christmas Day Mass at 9 AM (St. Kieran) & 7:30 & 10 AM (St. Agnes)
Feast of the Holy Family
December 28/29, regular weekend Mass schedule
Solemnity of Mary
NO EVENING ANTICIPATED MASS 12/31 January 01, Holy Day Mass at 9 AM (St. Kieran)
NO MORNING MASS 01/02
Feast of Epiphany
January 04/05, regular weekend Mass schedule
Baptism of the Lord
January 11/12, regular weekend Mass schedule
Get your family and friends
together to attend:
THE LIVE NATIVITY STORY
Friday, December 6 St. Agnes Church “Barnyard”
6:00 - 8:30 p.m. It’s the story that we wait for every year...how Joseph & Mary came to Bethlehem and gave birth to our Savior and those who followed the star and welcomed Jesus to the world! Hear the story, pet the animals, follow the star….
Holiday Fellowship Supper at the Isaiah Hall, St. Agnes
Our school families invite you to a simple tamale and pizza supper. Stop in for a bite. For more info contact us at 708/709-2694.
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Prayer list is being updated. To add a name to our Pray for the Sick/Injured or Our Troops List, please contact the rectory office.
Lucy Janaszak Daniel Klauck Rose Klauck Marge Knapp Nick LoBue
Jeannine Montgomerie Chloe Ochoa
Bernice Pappalardo Carol PeBenito
Kenneth Peterson Jerry Plucienik
Jerry Piunti Mary Prisco-Rodriguez
Ramón L. Santiago Sally Sklar Ray Smith
Sandi Smith Gayle Tama Bess Vallese
Nancy VanHoutegan Sister Joy Weideman All First Responders
Kim Alexander Dennis Bandera
Bob DeBoer Jan DeBoer
Philip Cameli John Capps
Janel Compton Joanne Corrigan
Jack DeLaney Kathie Diette Chris Dymek
Gary Eichberger Bob Flaws
John Formentini Marlene Gaughan Keri Gelsosomo Kimberly Giles
Thomas Haggerty Dominick Hamilton Deloris Hagemaster
Belinda James Larry Janaszak
5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.
Dave Dutko No Deacon Emil Vasek
Dona Amadio Barbara Fonfara
Gina Caffarini Jean Lendi Joan Cliff
Gordon Moberg
Natalee Cuti John Jaworski
Kevin Deenihan Charles Lofrano
Ann Gornick Carla Lofrano
Debbie Fleisher Briana Narcissi Amanda Klopp Mary Segebarth
Tom Narcissi Barbara Stallings
** Served by adult parishioners
Leilany Porrata Finn Schmidt
Sue Habegger Raymond Brower
Karlene Henshaw Connie Bultema
Elizabeth Eagan Maria Aponte
Charlene Brower Tim Bultema Barbara Sterning
Our Troops
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Page 9
Air Force E-3 Conor Fitzgerald
Major Anthony O"Shea
Army PFC Roman Ambriz E5 Patrick Atwater Pavel (P.J.) Borak
Sgt. Brenden Flanagan Sgt. James R. Hibbs Sgt. Lucas Johnson
PFC Lee James Roché CWO Thomas J. Seehausen
Coast Guard Luke Stocker
Marine Corps SSgt. John Henry
LCpl. Joseph Johnson Sgt. Patrick Russell SSgt. Nathan Taylor
National Guard Captain Paul LaBelle
Navy Raymond J. Martinez
Rachel Steinmetz Joseph Swanson
Peace Corps Hannah Basham
Ministry Schedule for November 30 & December 1, 2019
... and all who are ill or injured, in a hospital or a nursing home, as well as their relatives and caregivers.
Holy Family Shrine
This week, the flowers decorating The Holy Family Shrine
in the back of church were donated in memory of . . .
Paul Amadio, from Dona Amadio
Monday, November 25 – Thirty-fourth or Last Week in Ordinary Time; St. Catherine of Alexandria 8:00 a.m. • Communion Service
Tuesday, November 26 – Weekday 8:00 a.m. • For the souls in Purgatory
Wednesday, November 27 – Weekday 8:00 a.m. • Deacon Bennie & Doris Stabile, req. by St. Kieran Church
Thursday, November 28 – Thanksgiving Day 9:00 a.m. • For the parishioners of St. Kieran Church
Friday, November 29 – Weekday 8:00 a.m. • NO MORNING MASS
Saturday, November 30 – St. Andrew 5:00 p.m. • Warren Quarcini, req. by Ed & Brenda Wesley i • Kimberly Pharazyn, req. by Tom & Judi Katula • Thomas E. Seehausen, req. by Ed & Teri Klopp • Dana Wittman, req. by Terry & Sal Mazzocca
Sunday, December 1 – First Sunday of Advent; World AIDS Awareness Day 8:00 a.m. • Carlo & Laura Gurgone, req. by Joe & Loretta Gurgone • John Falica, req. by Jack Falica & Joyce Lagone Families 10:00 a.m • John Zarlengo Sr., req. by Sally & Mike McDonnell • Jose & Maria Zambrano, req. by their family • Living/deceased members of St. Kieran Women’s Club
Monday, November 25 8:00 a.m. Communion Service 5:00 p.m. St. Agnes Athletics (H/FF) to 9 PM 7:00 p.m. Chime Choir Practice (C) Tuesday, November 26 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass (C) 6:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus Meeting (KOCR) 7:00 p.m. Thanksgiving Prayer Service at St. Agnes NO RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES Wednesday, November 27 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass (C) 9:30 a.m. Line Dancing Class (H) 5:00 p.m. St. Agnes Athletics (H/FF) to 9 PM Thursday, November 28 9:00 a.m. Thanksgiving Day Mass (C) NO BIBLE STUDY; NO CHOIR PRACTICE Friday, November 29 8:00 a.m. NO MORNING MASS (C) 5:00 p.m. St. Agnes Athletics (H/FF) to 9 PM Saturday, November 30 4:00 p.m. Confessions (C) to 4:30 PM 5:00 p.m. Anticipated Mass (C) 5:00 p.m. St. Agnes Athletics (H/FF) to 9 PM Women’s Club Wreath Sale Pick-Up at all weekend Masses Giving Tree will be up in the Day Chapel Sunday, December 1 8:00 a.m. Sunday Mass C) 10:00 a.m. Sunday Mass (C) 11:30 a.m. Baptisms (C) Women’s Club Wreath Sale Pick-Up at all weekend Masses Giving Tree will be up in the Day Chapel
Winona Marie Wehling, daughter of David & Allison Wehling
(November 17)
Bess Vallese
Dennis & Kathie Diette
50th Wedding Anniversary (November 23)
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St. Kieran Catholic Church 724 West 195 Street, Chicago Heights IL 60411
Visit our Website at www.stkieranchurch.org
Parish Mission Statement:
St. Kieran Parish is a Catholic community within the Archdiocese of Chicago. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, nourished by Scripture and Sacrament, we are called by Christ to become disciples and stewards. Through worship, fellowship, catechesis, and service to all God’s children, we embrace our Lord’s challenge to live as family and be his witnesses, beginning here in Chicago Heights.
Parish Staff: Rev. John Siemianowski, Pastor Deacon David Dutko Rev. Thomas Kasputis, Associate Pastor Deacon Emil Vasek Rev. William O’Mara, Resident Associate
Weekend Masses are celebrated Saturdays at 5 PM; Sundays at 8 AM and 10 AM
Weekday Masses are celebrated Tuesday through Friday at 8:00 a.m. Communion Services are celebrated on Mondays at 8:00 a.m.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated on Saturdays at 4:00 p.m.
Rectory Office, 708/755-0074: Hours of Operation: 9 AM to 3 PM (Monday—Thursday)
Sandy Vasek, Office Manager, [email protected] Sheila Porrata, Bulletin Editor, [email protected]
Emily Hernandez, Parish Secretary, [email protected]
Religious Education Office, located at St. Agnes, 708/754-0713 Teri Klopp, Coordinator, [email protected]
Director of Music: Mrs. Joanne Rossbach, 708/755-0074
Parish Ministries: Knights of Columbus: David Nozar, 708/267-8253
Parish Council: Keith Betton, Kevin Deenihan, Sue Habegger, Tony Narcisi, Dave Nozar, Terry Shelley, and Joe Sopron. Contact us at [email protected]
St Kieran Women's Club: Teri Klopp, 708/912-3773, email: [email protected]
SACRAMENTAL/IMPORTANT INFORMATION
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Contact the Rectory Office to make arrangements. Regular Baptismal Sundays are the first and third Sundays of the month at 11:30 a.m.
SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: Contact the Rectory Office at least six month prior to date of marriage.
SACRAMENT OF EUCHARIST TO THE HOMEBOUND: Please contact the Rectory Office to set-up visits.
ORDER OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION: For adults who wish to know more about the Roman Catholic faith, please contact the Rectory Office and the Director of Religious Education will contact you.
NEW PARISHIONERS: To become a member, please contact the Rectory Office for a registration form.
BULLETIN/PARISH CALENDAR: Bulletin information should be submitted by email to the Bulletin Editor. Contact the Office Manager for arrangements to use parish facilities.
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