ST. ANTHONY CATHOLIC CHURCH FRANKFORT, IL

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S T . A N T H O N Y C H U R C H C A L E N D A R O F E V E N T S DATE DAY UPCOMING EVENTS LOCATION TIME

SUN, DEC 27 NO REP CLASSES CHRISTMAS BREAK CLASSES RESUME JAN. 3

27 Dec SUN Baptism Ceremony Church 1:15 PM

PRESCHOOL CHRISTMAS BREAK NO CLASSES WEEK OF DEC 27 CLASSES RESUME JAN 4

CHRISTMAS BREAK OFFICES/FACILITIES CLOSED OFFICES/FACILITIES REOPEN JAN 4

THUR, DEC 31 MARY, MOTHER OF GOD/NEW YEAR’S EVE MASS 8:00 AM AND 5:00 PM

2 Jan SAT First Saturday Mass in Honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church 8:00 AM

2 Jan SAT Reconciliation Church 4-4:50 PM

3 Jan SUN REP Classes [7:45-11:25 AM] AND [5:00-6:15 PM] Padua Center 7:45-11:25 AM 5:00-6:15 PM

3 Jan SUN Baptism Ceremony Church 1:15 PM

FRI, JAN 1 MARY, MOTHER OF GOD/NEW YEAR’S DAY MASS 8:00 AM AND 10:00 AM

Mary, Mother of God/New Year's Eve MassMary, Mother of God/New Year's Eve MassMary, Mother of God/New Year's Eve Mass Thursday, December 31Thursday, December 31Thursday, December 31 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Mary, Mother of God/New Year's DayMary, Mother of God/New Year's DayMary, Mother of God/New Year's Day Friday, January 1Friday, January 1Friday, January 1

8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

Fr. Greg and the

Parish Staff wish all a safe and

blessed New Year!

PARISH HOLIDAY CLOSURES

OFFICES/FACILITIES CLOSED) (Offices/Facilities will reopen on January 4

REP CHRISTMAS BREAK

December 19 through January 2 (Classes resume Sunday, January 3)

PRESCHOOL CHRISTMAS BREAK December 21 through January 3

(Classes resume Monday, January 4)

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CATHOLIC MINISTRIES 2015 ANNUAL APPEAL UPDATE

IF YOU HAVE NOT MADE YOUR CONTRIBUTION to the 2015 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal, please consider doing via e-mail at jolietdiocese.org. PLEASE PRAYERFULLY CONSIDER PROVIDING your financial support to this Appeal. You can and will make a difference by “Extending God’s Mercy!”

IT IS IMPORTANT THAT MONTHLY PAYMENTS FOR CMAA PLEDGES should be paid so that our parish will reach our goal. Once we have reached our goal in paid pledges, 65% of the additional funds received will be returned to the parish for our use.

OUR PARISH GOAL: $120,754.00

AMOUNT PLEDGED: $128,852.00 AMOUNT PAID: $125,345.00

We have 581 donors.

Thank you for your prayerful consideration and generous response.

The Season of Giving

THIS HOLIDAY SEASON WE THANK EVERYONE who has supported St. Anthony Church this past year with their time, talent and financial contributions and look forward to support from all of our members in the year ahead.

IF YOU NEED A CONVENIENT WAY TO MAKE REGULAR OFFERINGS or if you plan to make an additional gift before the end of the year, we encourage you to check out our electronic giving options. (Please see page 12.)

AS THE PACE OF LIFE SPEEDS UP, ESPECIALLY AROUND THE HOLIDAYS, you may find electronic giving a most welcome way to make contributions. Visit www.stanthonyfrankfort.com or contact the parish office at 815-469-3750.

FIRST SATURDAY MASS IN HONOR OF THE BLESSED MOTHER

WILL BE CELEBRATED IN THE CHURCH AT 8:00 AM MASS

ON JANUARY 2

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY ST. ANTHONY CONFERENCE

Jesus was born during the night of the year when darkness is the longest.

The Savior of the world comes for the people in dark places. The real, lasting, and deep joy is that the Light shines there.

Through your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, “Light” has shown, bringing real, lasting and deep joy to the hearts of the poor who live in

dark places in our streets and neighborhoods.

Monday, Dec. 28 1 Jn 1:5—2:2 Mt 2:13-18

Tuesday, Dec. 29 1 Jn 2:3-11 Lk 2:22-35

Wednesday, Dec. 30 1 Jn 2:12-17 Lk 2:36-40

Thursday, Dec. 31 1 Jn 2:18-21

Jn 1:1-18

Friday, Jan. 1 Nm 6:22-27; Gal 4:

4-7; Lk 2:16-21

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READINGS FOR THE WEEK

LIVING the

WORD

LIVING the

WORD

THIS WEEK’S FOCUS: WHAT DOES A FAMILY LOOK LIKE?

Like any family, Jesus, Mary and Joseph had their own complications and fears to deal with, but they were always grounded in the loving faithfulness of their covenant with God and one another. FIRST READING “As long as he lives, he shall be dedicated to the LORD” (Sirach 3: 2-6, 12-14). A Greek ideal was to live an ordered life which gives public witness to the values that were the core of one’s belief. Sirach combines this ideal with traditional respect for parents and the family. Together these ideas produce this beautiful appeal for a family life in which one’s parents are treated with great respect. Although this portrait is idealized, it also shows signs of realism. It acknowledges that the situation might arise in which one’s parents are no longer mentally alert. Nevertheless, care for parents is a sacred responsibility. SECOND READING We are children of God when we believe in the name of God’s Son, Jesus Christ (1 John 3:1-2, 21-24). Saint John speaks of the incredible dignity that the Lord has bestowed upon us. We are not slaves or servants, we are children of God. Yahweh treats us with the same respect and honor that He treats Jesus, His only-begotten Son. He calls us to share in His love and His mission here upon the earth, and in His glory in heaven. The promise of heaven is that we will be like the One whom we love. We will not only share in the likeness and image of God, we will truly be one with Him. The way we know we are

God’s children is that we keep His commandments. We must live moral and giving lives. The commandments are not rules that imprison us but guidelines that help us to choose what is right and good, virtue and generosity (especially if we live the greatest law, law of love). GOSPEL Joseph and Mary find the lost Jesus in the temple in the midst of teachers (Luke 2:41-52). The Holy Family are good and observant Jews. They travel to Jerusalem for the Passover. A Jewish boy was considered to be a man when he was around 12 years old. Luke is saying that when Jesus knew what it meant to be a man, He also knew that He was God. That is why this is the first moment that Jesus proclaims God to be His Father. This scene might also be a preparation for Mary, His mother. Jesus was lost for three days when He was about His Father’s business. Later, when Jesus died for our sins and was buried for three days, Mary would have to trust that He was about the Father’s business again. REFLECTION What does a family look like? Single parents, a couple with one or more children, extended family or friends, all of the above? The Holy Family consisted of Jesus, His birth mother and His birth mother’s husband. The Gospel offers one of the few glimpses we have into their life together. The teenage Jesus gives his parents a scare. Their response is typical of any frightened parent: they retrace their steps and, filled with anxiety, scurry to find Him. Mary’s frustration is clear: “Why have You done this to us?” Jesus answers like many teens who wonder why their parents worry. Their family was complicated. He was the Son of God. Jesus is learning to respect His situation. Hannah’s prayers for a child were answered, unlike others who pray and do not conceive. Remember those families today. Such pain paralyzes some. Others find life through adoption, friendship or outreach. Not all family relationships give life. Healing only comes through time. Whatever our experience of human family, we are children of God, called to love one another with a love that makes our belonging to the human family visible. Healing, life-giving, unconditional love takes a lifetime to learn. We too need to advance in wisdom, age, and favor before God and others. What does your family look like? Thank those who make your experience life-giving. Seek healing where family has brought pain. Grow in love, however you can, so others can know the light of hope we are celebrating at Christmas. Dedicated to the Lord by baptism, may we advance in wisdom, age and love.

Sunday, December 27, 2015

Scripture Reflections for

HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH

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MONDAY, DECEMBER 28 8:00 AM MOST HOLY INNOCENTS, MARTYRS Jim Carlin/Deacon Joe and Deb Johnson Intention of Steve & Lynn Dzierwa TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29 ST. THOMAS BECKET, BISHOP 8:00 AM Albert Battaglin/Jim and Peggy Lynch WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30 8:00 AM Roy Corrigan/Rita and Wayne Luff THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31 ST. SYLVESTER I, POPE MARY, MOTHER OF GOD/NEW YEAR’S EVE 8:00 AM Tom Makowski 5:00 PM Larry Coghlan, Sr./Coghlan Family FRIDAY, JANUARY 1 MARY, MOTHER OF GOD/NEW YEAR’S DAY 8:00 AM Margaret Johnson/Joan Johnson Edward Ozimek/Emily, Cindy, and Debbie 10:00 AM Philip Capadona/Carla O’Sullivan Jerome Elsen/Wife SATURDAY, JANUARY 2 FIRST SATURDAY MASS IN HONOR OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY ST. BASIL THE GREAT/ST. GREGORY NAZIANZEN 8:00 AM Shirley Osuch/Gerald and Cheryl Bouziden 5:00 PM Louise Kowalski/Linda and Jack Engels Roy Corrigan/Celia Murnighan John Novak/Family SUNDAY, JANUARY 3 THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD 7:30 AM Eric Fatla/Mom and Dad Lorraine and Richard Schroeder/Family William Blocker/Family Shirley Colclasure/Family and Friends Florence Andrews/Family 9:00 AM Martha Graves/Don Leo Michuda/Ray and Carol Bodnar Adeline and Elwood Holmes/Dave and Linda Katheryn Lizen/Joe Pascale Leo Michuda/Anne Michuda and Family Lou Perillo/Anne Michuda and Family Eugene and Katheryn Lizen 10:30 AM For the Parish Family of St. Anthony Christina Lindsay Finley/Mom and Dad 12:00 NOON Greg Skowronski/Lois and Marina Brennan Deceased Members of the Pfordesher and Kloos Families/ Peggy Kloos Joan Ryan/Dominic and Paula Dirutigliano 6:30 PM Jacqueline Kristina/Kathleen, James, and Kristina Meyers

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

Please pray for these weekly vocations:

26 Sr. Dorthy Kinsella, Sr. Elizabeth Klepec Sr. Odelia Kloc, Sr. M. Alexine Knotek Sr. Jeremy Konrath OSF 27 Sr. Agnes Marie Kovacic, Sr. Margaret Krieger Sr. M. Judith Kurry, Sr. Karen Marie Lanigan Sr. Lorita Lawler OSF 28 Bishop R. Daniel Conlon 29 Sr. Suzanne Lesniewski, Sr. Colleen Loehmer Sr. Theresa Diane Lopez, Sr. Leomarie Luecke Sr. Rita Mandella OSF 30 Fr. Jason Stone, Fr. Jeffery Stoneberg 31 Dcn. John Drechny, Dcn. Robert Duncan Dcn. William Dunn, Dcn. James Eaker Dcn. Lloyd Eastburn, Dcn. Bart Federici

For the Sick Please pray for all the sick and their families…

PRAY FOR OUR FAMILY

PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS

Sr. Airman Antonio Cap Pvt. US Army Sean Cap Sr. Airman Lawrence Clark Seaman Brianne Dillman

Cpl. Ryan L. Gower ITSN Donald Hammond Petty Officer William Hartley Cpl Michael Horbaczewski Capt. Timothy Hornik Mjr. Thomas John-T.J. Hornick

LCDR John P. Ladowicz LCDR Timothy Ladowicz LTC Alejandro Lopez Sgt. James Talley

Airman 1st Class Matthew G. Lusson Lt. Cmdr. Daniel Papp Seaman Bridget Reynolds

Spec E4 Michael Santoyo Tech. Sgt. Michelle Shalloup PO Thomas F. Shereck 2nd Lt Tyler Smith

Lt. Kyle R. Smolek USAF Lt. Joseph P. Stanek Corpsman Jonathan Waters Lt. Thomas M. Zager

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ST. ANTHONY CHURCH MEMORIALS

Several families have asked about memorials for their loved ones. We are purchasing new Communion cups and plates. These would make wonderful memorials. We need 12 cups and 12 plates and three new cup carriers for our Sunday and holiday liturgies. We are also purchasing two cups and two plates for weekday liturgies.

Sunday and Holiday Liturgies Communion Cups $260 Communion Plates $265 Communion Cup Carriers $155

Weekday Liturgies Communion Cups $455 Communion Plates $357

If you would like to make a donation please fill out the form below and drop it in the collection basket in an envelope marked Memorials. Thank you for your generosity. Name _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone ________________________________________________________________________________________________

In Memory Of ________________________________________________________________________ Amount of Donation ________________________

What does it mean to remain sinless? It means living your life according to the moral principles of the Gospel which the Church sets before you. HOMILY AT CAMAGUEY, CUBA, 1998 Do not be afraid, I say, because great courage is required if we are to open the doors to Christ, if we are to let Christ enter into our hearts so fully that we can say with St .Paul, “The life I live now is not my own; Christ is living in me” (Gal 2:20) . You need courage to follow Christ, especially when you recognize that so much of our dominant culture is a culture of flight from God. ADDRESS AT VESPERS, ST. JOSEPH’S SEMINARY, 1995 Be generous in giving your life to the Lord. Do not be afraid! You have nothing to fear, because God is the Lord of history and of the universe. Let grow in you the desire for great and noble projects. Nourish a sense of solidarity: these are the signs of the Divine action in your hearts. Place at the use of your communities the talents which Providence has lavished on you. The more ready you are to give yourselves to God and to others, the more you will discover the authentic meaning of life. God expects much of you! MESSAGE FOR WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS, 1996

Pope John Paul II — In My Own Words Compilation copyright 1998 Anthony F. Chiffolo

DECEMBER 27DECEMBER 27DECEMBER 27

The Reflections ofThe Reflections ofThe Reflections of Pope John Paul IIPope John Paul IIPope John Paul II

THE CHRISTIAN LIFETHE CHRISTIAN LIFETHE CHRISTIAN LIFE The true success of our lives consists The true success of our lives consists The true success of our lives consists

in knowing and abiding the will of in knowing and abiding the will of in knowing and abiding the will of

Jesus, in doing whatever Jesus tells us. Jesus, in doing whatever Jesus tells us. Jesus, in doing whatever Jesus tells us.

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2015 BABY BOTTLES BABY SHOWER FOR LIFE

and CALENDARS

THANK YOU

Dear St. Anthony Parishioners, Thank You, Thank You and God Bless You for your generosity from Women's Choice Services, P.A.S.S. (Pregnancy Assistance South Suburbs), Journey (Mokena-based Family Assistance), Stateville Prison - Inmates and Chaplain's Office, and the St. Anthony Knights of Columbus #9770. You gave Women's Choice Services $4,068.77, P.A.S.S. and Journey shared baby items with an estimated value of $3,500 and the Chaplain's Office at Stateville will receive and distribute 1,000-plus 2016 calendars. You have given hope and happiness to many unfortunate and desperate people during this Advent Season.

Vivat Jesus.

GUARDIAN OF THE HOUR Get to know Jesus more personally. Sign up to be a permanent or a substitute adorer.

Sign up for “Guardian of the Hour” Contact Soledad Shereck, soledadshereck@yahoo.com

or text 815-236-3387 or complete and return this form: Name _______________________________________________________ Cell Phone _________________________________________________ Phone_______________________________________________________ Email________________________________________________________ Substitute Adorer ______ Permanent Adorer ______ Day(s) _______________________ Hour(s) ____ a.m. ____ p.m.

ADORATION CHAPEL OF MERCY “If Jesus is to become the center of our life, we need to

spend time in his presence, before the Tabernacle.” POPE FRANCIS AT PONTIFEX, DECEMBER 20, 2014

Weekly Gospel/Homily Reflections…

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I n today's Gospel we hear about a situation of anxiety

and even conflict in the family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Situations such as these are common in young people's lives. Your desire for independence has the potential to create conflicts between you and your parents. God wants us to respect and honor our parents by obeying them, even when we disagree with their decisions. When we find it difficult to honor and obey our parents, we can remember that Jesus showed His parents honor and respect, and we can ask Jesus to help us do the same.

For Adults: Jesus was obedient to His parents, even though He was the Son of God. Why is obedience so important? Is it something you struggle with?

For Children: Why is it important to obey our parents? Why is it important to obey God?

To re-read the Gospel to assist with your weekly reflection, go to: www.usccb.org/bible/readings. Click to the right of

the calendar for the week’s readings and scroll to “Gospel”.

Saint Anthony Church Religious Education Program

REP OFFICE HOURS: MON-FRI: 10am-4pm WED (during class sessions): 4-6:30pm; SUN

(during class sessions): 7am-12 Noon and 4-6:30pm 815-469-6072

REP@stanthonyfrankfort.com

QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK

IMPORTANT REP DATES

NO REP CLASSES Dec. 27 and 30

The REP Office will be closed from

Dec. 19 through Jan. 2. REP classes

resume Jan. 3.

The Religious Education Office would like to wish a Happy New Year to all the families of our parish!

CATECHIST CORNER To whom does the Fourth Commandment

refer, and what does it require of us? The Fourth Commandment refers in the first place to one's physical parents, but also to the people to whom we owe our life, our well-being, our security, and our faith. What we owe in the first place to our parents namely love, gratitude, and respect should also govern our relations to people who guide us and are there for us. There are many people who represent for us a God-given, natural, and good authority: foster or step-parents, older relatives and ancestors, educators, teachers, employers, superiors. In the spirit of the Fourth Commandment we should do them justice. In the broadest sense, this commandment applies even to our duties as citizens to the State.

What place does the Family have in God's Plan of Creation?

A man and a woman who are married to each other form, together with their children, a family. God wills that the love of the spouses, if possible, should produce children. These children, who are entrusted to the protection and care of their parents, have the same dignity as their parents.

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PARISH REGISTRATION FORM WELCOME TO ST. ANTHONY CATHOLIC CHURCH Our warmest wishes to all who celebrate with us. If you are not registered at St. Anthony or are and need to make changes, please fill out this form and place it in the collection basket or mail to the parish office. Forms available at www.stanthonyfrankfort.com.

__________________________________________ Name

__________________________________________ Address __________________________________________ City

______________ ________________________ State Zip Code (____)_____________________________________ Phone

__________________________________________ Email Address

( ) New Parishioner, please contact me ( ) New Address or New Phone Number ( ) Moving—Please remove from membership list ( ) Email –Please add email address to your records

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PRAYER BREAKFAST TOPIC: Catholic Charities and Resources

The Servants of the Holy Heart of Mary invite you to begin the day in prayerful reflection on relevant topics that pertain to our lives. On Thursday, Jan. 7 from 7:30-9am the topic “Catholic Charities and Resources” will be addressed by speaker, Edith Avila Olea. Free will donation. Continental breakfast available. For more information or to register please call Sr. Mary Stella at 815-935-0800.

PORTIUNCULA CENTERPORTIUNCULA CENTERPORTIUNCULA CENTER FOR PRAYERFOR PRAYERFOR PRAYER 9263 W. St. Francis Rd., Frankfort 815-464-3880/info@portforprayer.org

INTRODUCTION TO HEALING TOUCH Saturday, Jan. 9 9:00 am-12 Noon Fee: $25 This workshop is for care-givers and anyone interested in learning more about healing touch. In addition to providing time for meditation and an experiential approach to healing touch, you will be introduced to how healing energy works, the benefits of this practice, and the challenging state of health care in our world today. Three CEUs are available to nurses and massage therapists who complete this course. There is an additional $10 fee to register CEUs. Facilitator: Kathryn

Hungness is a Registered Nurse, Healing Touch Practitioner at the Poverello Holistic Center, and National Educator. A MORNING OF MEMOIR:

Writing As A Spiritual Practice Monday, Jan. 11 9:30 am-12 Noon Fee: $20 Adapting some of the writing practices from Jan Richardson's publication, “Women's Christmas:

The Shimmering Hours”, we will use photos and writing prompts as journaling techniques to glean the graced moments of the holiday season we have just experienced. In the process there will be time to ponder and savor fragments and pieces of life buried in the busy-ness and "tease out" those moments of joy, sorrow, love, gift, hope and challenge that too easily go unnoticed. There will be time to share our writing exercises. Please bring your own writing supplies. Facilitator: Colette McHale-Wisnewski, co-founder of the Word Weavers Women Writers Group at the Port.

WOMEN’S SACRED CIRCLE Monday, Jan. 11 7-9pm

Fee: Free will offering On the second Monday of each month a small group of women meet at the Port to support one another in their efforts to walk a spiritual path in the midst of the busy-ness of their lives and the challenges of the times we are living in. It is time to ask the important questions, share pieces of their stories, and learn from each other's experience. The circle is open to new members

in January and September.

FRANCISCAN SISTERS OF THE SACRED HEART

9201 W. St. Francis Road in Frankfort Bingo games will resume in 2016.

Save these dates! January 8 & 22

February 5 & 19 Doors open 5:30 pm – Early Bird Game 6:30 pm

Regular Bingo begins 7:00 pm

Saint Anthony Catholic Church

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Parishioner Authorization Form Effective date of authorization: ____________________________

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Routing Number: _______________________________ Valid Routing # must start with 0, 1, 2, or 3 Account Number: _______________________________

Monthly on the 1st Monthly on the 15th

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I authorize St. Anthony’s and Vanco Services to process debit entries to my account. I understand that this authority will remain in effect until I provide reasonable notification to terminate the authorization.

January 2 January 3

5:00 p.m. Reconciliation 4-4:50pm

7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m.

Fr. Miro Stepien Fr. Miro Stepien Fr. Miro Stepien Fr. Andy Sudol Fr. Michal Twaruzek

Lectors Sr. M. Brizuela J. Stanker

V. Doubrawa G. Stepenski

P. Greenawalt D. Mecklenburg B. Kenny

B. Boucek R. Williams

D. Cafaro

EOM A. Morrow T. Morrow Sr. Ella A. Bergeron S. Matthews R. Govert T. Shackleton L. Parchem C. Murnighan A. Thomas N. Oberg

S. Graham W. Gorczowski M. Race J. Sues R. Zych J. Stepenski J. Moyle G. Stepenski M. Canoy

L. Pierzchalski J. Molinaro M. Dunlap J. Major T. Saccone K. Saccone J. Hickey T. Donovan J. McCarthy D. Ducett J. Cupp

J. Buck A. Capito R. Wasielewski L. Al-Muddaris M. Gorski R. Pora K. Pora B. Wasielewski D. McHugh L. Murphy A. Helwig

D. Walenga

MC G. Dirienzo C. Johnson K. McCreary J. Helwig Altar Servers

I. Dirienzo J. Dirienzo N. Dirienzo

S. Johnson S. Romberg

T. Molinaro H. Brace

A. Helwig L. Dauber

Music Praise Choir Cantor Teen Choir Traditional Choir Cantor No Music

Celebrant Rec-Fr. Miro Stepien

ST. ANTHONY CHURCH LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULEST. ANTHONY CHURCH LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULEST. ANTHONY CHURCH LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULE

7659 W. Sauk Trail Frankfort, IL 60423 www.stanthonyfrankfort.com Daily Mass: Monday-Friday 8:00am (Morning Prayer: 7:45am) First Saturday of Each Month Mass for the Blessed Virgin Mary: 8:00am Saturday Reconciliation: 4:00-4:45pm Saturday Mass: 5:00pm Sunday Mass Hours : 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am, 12 NOON, 6:30pm

Mission Statement We, the members of St. Anthony Catholic Church, gather together to worship and celebrate the sacraments, especially the Eucharist, as we strive to live the Gospel in our daily lives. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we are called to invite, inform, inspire and ignite the community in our faith journey by fostering stewardship through sharing of our gifts of time, talent and treasure. We are further called to share our faith through active evangelization and charitable outreach.

Welcome to St. Anthony Catholic Church

Most Reverend R. Daniel Conlon Bishop, Diocese of Joliet

Rev. Vytas Memenas, Pastor Emeritus

Parish Office Office 815-469-3750 Fax 815-469-6514 Rev. Greg Skowron, Pastor, x 115 frgreg@stanthonyfrankfort.com (emergency 815-791-6073) Rev. Miroslaw Stepien, Parochial Vicar frmiro@stanthonyfrankfort.com Deacon Joe Johnson, Pastoral Associate, x 111 (cell) 815-922-9796, joe@stanthonyfrankfort.com Deacon Don Berkey, don@stanthonyfrankfort.com Deacon Richard Rosko, rich@stanthonyfrankfort.com Deacon Dan Danahey Deacon Bill Boucek Deacon Tony Schlott Lindsay Fitzgibbon, Business Manager, x147 Paula Bucciferro, Accountant, x 126 paula@stanthonyfrankfort.com Jeanne DeFries, Parish-Pastor’s Administrative Assistant., x 110 jeanne@stanthonyfrankfort.com Beverly Regalado, Secretary, x 112 bregalado@stanthonyfrankfort.com Lynette Rea, Music Ministry Director, x 122 lynette@stanthonyfrankfort.com

Adult Faith Formation (815-469-6198) Deacon Tony Schlott, Director, x 149 tony@stanthonyfrankfort.com

Religious Education (Grades 1-8) Office 815-469-6072 Fax 815-806-9421 REP@stanthonyfrankfort.com

Deacon Tony Schlott, Director, x 149 tony@stanthonyfrankfort.com Kathy Depre, Secretary, x 142 kathyd@stanthonyfrankfort.com Diane Vanderpool, Secretary, x 146 diane@stanthonyfrankfort.com

Preschool (815-469-5417) Karen Kiley, Principal, x 148 karen@stanthonyfrankfort.com Lindsay Fitzgibbon, Principal’s Asst., x 147 lindsay@stanthonyfrankfort.com

St. Vincent DePaul Society 815-469-3750, x 114

PARISH CONTACT INFORMATION

MASS AND OFFICE SCHEDULESMASS AND OFFICE SCHEDULESMASS AND OFFICE SCHEDULES

MASS SCHEDULE

SATURDAY: 5:00 pm SUNDAY: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am, 12 Noon, 6:30pm

OFFICE HOURS PARISH OFFICE: 815-469-3750 PARISH OFFICE HOURS: MON-FRI: 8:30am-4:30pm

REP OFFICE: 815-469-6072 REP OFFICE HOURS: MON-FRI: 10am-4pm

WED (during class sessions): 4-6:30pm; SUN (during class sessions): 7am-12 Noon and 4-6:30pm PRESCHOOL OFFICE: 815-469-5417

PRESCHOOL OFFICE HOURS: MON-THUR: 8:30am-12:30pm; FRI: CLOSED