St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Church Bulletins, 2013

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St. Catherine of Alexandria
Oak Lawn, Illinois
January 6, 2013
The Epiphany of the Lord
Pastor Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! Your light has
come, the glory of the Lord shines upon you.
Rev. Patrick J. Henry
— Isaiah 60:1

Associate Pastor
Rev. Stanley Stuglik

Senior Priest
Rev. Edward S. Stockus

Sunday Associate Pastor
Rev. John J. Fiore, C.S.B.

Pastor Emeritus
Rev. William J. Lion

Pastor Emeritus
Rev. George McKenna

Pastoral Associate
Sr. Ann Marie Klasky, CSSF

School Principal
Ms. Catherine Hudson

Director of Religious Education
Dr. Robert Gordon, DMin

Director of Music
Mrs. Catherine Simon

Alexandria Center Coordinator
Mrs. Patty Connors
Mission Statement
St. Catherine of Alexandria is a Catholic community, rooted in faith, family and
friendship. We are responsive to the needs and concerns of those around us.
We continually strive to grow in knowledge as we live out Jesus’ words,
“Come, follow me,” and invite others to join us.
LITURGICAL MINISTERS
PRAY FOR OUR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN
January 12-13, 2013
Please pray for the following members of our parish

and community who are serving in the military. Saturday — 4:00 PM

Presider: Fr. Stan Stuglik
Almighty God, we stand
Lector: Clare Bergnach
before You asking for
Cantors: Erin Byers / Meghan Cronin
Your divine mercy and
Servers: tbd
protection.
Eucharistic Ministers:

Bill Coughlin, Bill Gaudry,
Embrace with Your
Mary Haugh, Rita McCann,
invincible armour our
Audrey McInerney, Marianne Steffens
loved ones in all branches

of the service.
Sunday — 7:30 AM

Give them courage and Presider: Fr. John Fiore
strength against all Lector: Siobhan McAvoy
enemies both spiritual Cantor: Lee Troy
and physical and hasten Servers: tbd
their safe journey back Eucharistic Ministers:
to their homes and Jamie Guardi, Bob & Eileen Kelleher,
families. Mary Lou Mormann, Rose Riccordino
Amen.
Sunday — 9:00 AM

Presider: Fr. Pat Henry
Carlos Arroyo Matthew Marcinkowski
Lector: Family Mass
David Bailey Ryan Markmann
Cantor: Family Mass
Alexander Baron Thomas McGowan, Jr.
Servers: tbd
Charles Berglund Jeffrey McGowan
Eucharistic Ministers:
Gregory Brazinsky Steve McHale
Colleen Barkmeier, Mike Bentley,
Billie Capertone
Carol Pienkos, Deb Ryan
Sam Carollo

Stephen Carrigee
Sunday — 11:00 AM
Michael Connolly

Glenn Dietrick
Presider: Fr. Ed Stockus
Kyle Doyle
Lector: Rachel Kawa
Michael Eastman Robert Michaels
Cantor: Phil Caffee
Daniel Eul John Jeffery Miller
Servers: tbd
Timothy Evans Thomas Murphy
Eucharistic Ministers:
Jeffrey T. Finley Sean O’Malley
Maureen Jones, Marilyn Meekma,
Bob Fix Anthony Parmigiani
Nate Smith, Megan Soch,
Captain Joe Fix Vincent Parmigiani
Ralph Soch, Helen Zutoft
1st LT. Kimberly White Fix Nicholas Patla
Fr. Matt Foley, Chaplain Joe Pohl III
Carrie Garrison Mark Pruzinowski
Remember in your prayers the many
Christopher Gierhahn Capt. Patrick J. Reidy
who are sick in our parish and community
Lt. Fr. Ed Gorman, Chaplain Terra Salamone
Geraldine Anderson, Frank Baker, Emily Beazley, Elijah
Wayne Goveia Eric Smith
Benham, Donald Brady, Brittany Brizek, Gordon Brothen,
Joshua Gross Michael Sorice
Betty Brown, Don Bush, Matt Carmody, Irene Crook, Karen
John Hartrich Bryan Stalzer
Curtin, Jerry Cushing, Ann Gaudry Dean, Steven Duggan,
Thomas Hartrich Steve Staszewski
Mary Kay Franczyk, Dorothy Gagnon, Tom & Patricia Glancy,
Joseph Heredia James Stevens
Josh Grimes, Carol Handing, Catherine Henry, Rachel
Jacqueline Krawczyk Dan Sullivan
Heyser, Alby Hir, Matt Isenberg, Carolyn Klapacz, Deborah
Jason Malburg Tim Sullivan Klun, Florence Litz, Marty Maher, Claire Maloney, Sally
Peter Manning, Jr. Vincent F. Vitek Michon, Carol Mohr, Gabrielle Murphy, James Murphy, Janet
Ryan Wedel Murphy, Judith O’Grady, Catherine O’Keefe, Ann Panella,
Lynn Paradise, Kay Penn-Hawken, Diane Rafter, Tom
If you have anyone in your family you would like to have remem- Shanahan, Annie Sullivan, William Sullivan, Janice Sutor,
bered in prayer currently serving in the military, please call the Joseph White, Robert Winicki, Abby Wujcik, Bob Zutoft
rectory and we will be happy to put their name in the bulletin.
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Dear Parishioners,
Happy New Year—Belatedly! Let me be the last one, hopefully, to offer you a toast and a
prayer for a happy, healthy, and holy year for you and all of your loved ones. I know this can
sound trite or sanctimonious or read “isn’t that nice.” But as we enter this new year I am more
aware of the challenges that lie ahead of us as a nation (i.e., fiscal cliff, higher prices and taxes,
pension reform, etc.), as a community (more homeless coming to the rectory door, etc.), and as
a parish (handing on the faith, financial concerns, etc.), and I am struck by the even more
important impact of what it means to be happy, healthy, and holy. Happy—to be more joyful,
content, and caring for others, would seem to be a great start for a newer perspective, as
opposed to being angry or indifferent or selfish. Healthy can go in a variety of ways—physical,
mental, emotional, are just a few and very critical ones that we all need to maintain or do better
at. But I’m thinking more of a spiritual health and, specifically, of a line from the Book of Tobit:

“Do to no one what you yourself dislike.” It’s a different version of the Golden Rule — “Love
your neighbor as yourself.” If we were just a little more thoughtful, kinder, gentler, perhaps there would be a lot
less violence in our streets and a lot less heartbreak among families, friends, and parents.
The holiness aspect builds on this spiritual health and one that Matthew Kelly writes about in his book, The
One Thing: Passing Faith on to Children. In it he writes as a father of an infant son and what would be the one
thing he could teach his son to ensure his appreciation of Catholicism. And that is the true presence of Jesus in
the Eucharist! He doesn’t hold back or candy coat things or glass over certain other aspects. He simply
concludes that Jesus, truly present in the Eucharist, is a gift that transforms him into becoming the Best Version of
himself, or as he states “. . .when I receive the Eucharist . . .it’s a moment where I get to receive who and what I
wish to become.”
My toast and prayer for all of us is that we’ll all have successful and incredible years, and that it will mean
we’ve become more happy, healthy, and holy!.
Have a great week and a fantastic new year!
Evangelization
Cultural Context
Generally, under the pressure of many forces (secularism, relativism, atheism, indifference, attacks
on human dignity, etc.), our present culture continues to disintegrate in many sectors and is crying out for
help. Blessed John Paul II challenged us, echoing the Scriptures, to “be not afraid” to proceed with a new
evangelization, and to promote and develop a culture of life and hope.
Today, it is urgent for Christians to believe and proclaim, to live and serve, and to celebrate the
Gospel of Jesus Christ with “new ardor, new methods, and new expression”.
Therefore, let us commit ourselves and one another, and our whole life to Christ our God and to
bringing the gift of His saving love and power through the Holy Spirit to everyone.
Our Catholic faith is truly a gift from God that is to be passed on to others.
BABY BOTTLE PROJECT RESULTS

A big THANK YOU to all who participated in the Baby Bottle Project. St. Catherine’s parish raised
$4,587.57 as a result of your generosity. That is fantastic, especially considering these are hard
times for all. This money will go to the Women’s Center which will directly assist mothers and
families experiencing crisis pregnancies by offering emotional, financial, material, and spiritual
support through counseling, clothing and monetary provisions, prayer, and other aid. Thank you to
all for your generous support of life!
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Youth Ministry Alerts!
Terry Landstrom—Youth Minister [phone]
NEWS FLASH!
Mission New York, New York!
To help victims of Hurricane Sandy
Meeting January 7 at 7pm in Kane Hall
This is the final time to sign up
Deposit of $150 due at meeting.
We need chaperones!
One parent is mandatory at meeting and teens are welcome to attend.
Speak Out Meeting—
Mission Haiti!
Sunday, January 6 from
Meeting January 10 at 7pm
6:00pm-8:00pm in the
Kane Hall.
Fr. Lion Center.
This is the last time to sign up for
Food and fun will be provided.
this mission trip.
All are welcome! Bring a
Deposit of $150 due at meeting.
friend or five!
“When they saw the star, they were filled with
joy!” - Matthew 2:10
Final Day to sign up for
Ski Trip Overnight is
VOLLEYBALL HAS BEGUN! January 11.
Cost: $25 Cost: $100
Sign-up on Facebook or text Mrs. L.
Please pick up/drop off
Permission Slips and schedule are
Permission Slip at Rectory.
posted on Facebook or are available
from Mrs. L.
For info on our fun activities please
Schedule:
join us on Facebook at St. Catherine of
January 7 @ 9pm
Alexandria Youth Group page.
January 14 @ 7:30pm
January 28 @ 8:15pm
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YEAR OF FAITH

Characteristics of the
New Evangelization

HOW TO STAY SAFE IN TODAY’S WORLD
Where IS the safest place?

1. Avoid riding in automobiles because they are responsible for 20% of all fatal
accidents.
2. Do not stay home because 17% of all accidents occur in the home.
3. Avoid walking on streets or sidewalks because 14% of all accidents occur to
pedestrians.
4. Avoid traveling by air, rail, or water because 16% of accidents involve these
forms of transportation.
5. Of the remaining 33%, 32% of all deaths occur in hospitals. So, above all
else, avoid hospitals.
But…
...you will be pleased to learn that only .001% of all deaths occur in worship services in church, and
these are usually related to previous physical disorders. Therefore, logic tells us that the safest
place for you to be at any given point in time is at CHURCH!

And . . .
...Bible Study is safe, too! The percentage of deaths during Bible Study is even less, so attend
church and read your Bible; it will save your life!
(Under same management for over 2,000 years.)
GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU!
— Unknown
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SUNDAY OFFERING — DECEMBER 30. . .
. . .will be reported in the January 13th bulletin.
SUNDAY OFFERING — DECEMBER 23
Budgeted $15,000.00…………..Actual $ 13,372.00
Please do your part to increase St. Catherine’s
weekly offering to our goal of $15,000.00.
Year-To-Date Collection Shortfall……$ 96,685.50
Please remember, if you’re going to be away to place
your envelope in the Sunday collection either
before you leave or after you return.
Thank you for your continued
support of St. Catherine’s Parish.
REST IN PEACE
In your kindness you are asked to remember in your
Monday, January 7 prayers these recently departed souls:
Gerald Pendleton
Saint Raymond of Penyafort—Priest
6:30—Communion Service
8:30—Michael Donegan
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
Tuesday, January 8
Monday, January 7
6:30—Communion Service
School Resumes
8:30—Kathleen Cullen
7:00—New York Mission Mtg.—Kane Hall
Wednesday, January 9
6:30—Rosary of Peace—Adoration Chapel
6:30—Communion Service
Wednesday, January 9
8:30—Larry Stevens
5:00—Choir—Mtg. Rm.
Thursday, January 10
7:30—School Board Mtg.—Kane Hall
6:30—Communion Service
Thursday, January 10
8:30—June R. Peterson
7:00—Teen Mission Trip Mtg.—Kane Hall
Friday, January 11
7:00—Women’s Faith Sharing—Fr. Lion Ctr.
6:30—Communion Service
Sunday, January 13
8:30—Merle Troy
9:00—4th Grade Family Mass; reception to
Kathleen Foley
follow in Kane Hall
Saturday, January 12
10:00—School of Religion (CCD)
8:30—Special Intention Mass
10:30—4th Grade Activity Day—Kane Hall
Mari Celeste Nellis Ryan & Children (Sp.)
6:00—Teen Speak Out Meeting—Fr. Lion Ctr.
Jim Mozerka Dec’d.
4:00—Kathleen Foley
Mary Albergo
Sunday, January 13
The Baptism of the Lord
7:30—Parishioners of St. Catherine
9:00—Hazel Siska
11:00—Esther Laverty
The Green Family (Living & Dec’d.)

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AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD

JOB SEEKERS
Michele Neal Estes, who works in Human Resources for Dow Chemical, will speak at the January 14th Job Seekers’
meeting in the Sheridan Room of St. Germaine Church (accessible via parking lot doors at 98th & Kolin) at 10:30 a.m.
She will share ideas on what gets resumes to the top (and bottom) of the pile and what impresses (and doesn’t) in an
interview. All are welcome! If you have any questions, please call Carol Conway, Pastoral Associate at St. Germaine,
at 708-636-5060.

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
Don’t forget to add time for your marriage in your New Year’s Resolutions. Worldwide Marriage Encounter can energize
your sacrament. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekends for the area are February 15 - 17, in Libertyville,
April 12 - 14, in Burr Ridge, or June 7 - 9, in Libertyville. Early registration is highly recommended. For reservations/
information, call Jim & Kris at 630-577-0778 or contact them through http://www.wwmejoliet.org.

SUFFERING FROM THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE?
Little Company of Mary Hospital is offering support programs for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. For
Adults: “Living: When a Loved One has Died” will be presented on six consecutive Wednesdays, beginning February
20th, from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Support Groups are formed specific to the loss and age of the participant. Registration is
required. For Children: “The Heart Connection” will be presented eight consecutive Mondays, beginning March 11th,
from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. The program is for children ages 5 to 18 years old who had a loved one die. Early registration is
required. For further information or registration, please call the Pastoral Care Department at 708-229-5484, Monday -
Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

ST. RITA ENTRANCE EXAM
St. Rita of Cascia High School’s Entrance Exam will be held on Saturday, January 12th, at 8:00 a.m. Please bring two
#2 pencils and the $25.00 testing fee.

DE LA SALLE ENTRANCE EXAM
De La Salle Institute will be holding its annual Entrance Exam on Saturday, January 12th, at 8:00 a.m. at its Institute
Campus for Young Men located at 3434 S. Michigan Ave. All young women and young men seeking admission into De
La Salle’s Class of 2017 must take the Entrance Exam at De La Salle on the Test Day.

“JOY” IS FAR GREATER THAN HAPPINESS
These two wonderful human qualities are often taken as synonyms, but are really vastly different. There will be a
presentation at Sacred Heart Parish in the Ministry Center, 8245 W. 111th St., on January 28th, at 7:30 p.m. to discuss
the differences and show us how to deal with stressors like: grief, anxiety, depression, and boredom. The speaker will
be Father Bob Rohrich. Free admission. For more information, contact Bob or Mary at 708-598-7311.

WINTERFEST IX — “ST RITA FAMILY VACATION”
Come to St. Rita for a night of fun with family and friends that will be held on January 26th, at 6:30 p.m. on the St. Rita
Campus, 7740 S. Western Ave. Tickets are available in St. Rita’s main office or at www.stritahs.com. Admission, if pre-
paid, is $40.00 or, at the door, $50.00, senior citizens $30.00. Tickets include food, drinks, and live entertainment.
Don’t miss out on what will be an unforgettable night!

EXPLORING PRIESTHOOD WEEKEND
The Archdiocese of Chicago Vocation Office is presenting an Exploring Priesthood Weekend on January 11 - 13, at
Mundelein Seminary. For more information, please contact the Archdiocese of Chicago Vocation Office, Archbishop
Quigley Pastoral Center, at www.ChicagoPriest.com.
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St. Catherine Of Alexandria Church
10621 S. Kedvale
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
708 425-2850
The rectory office is located at: Weekend Masses:
4100 W. 107th Street,
Saturday — 4:00 PM
Oak Lawn, Illinois 60453
Sunday — 7:30 AM

9:00 AM
Rectory Office: 708-425-2850
Fax: [phone] 11:00 AM
E-Mail: [email protected] Weekday Masses:
Bulletin Editor: [email protected] 8:30 AM (Monday—Saturday)
Parish/School website:
Communion Service at 6:30 AM
www.saintcatherineparish.org
(except certain holidays)
Our parish secretaries are available
in the rectory office from 8:30 AM—4:00 PM Holy Days: Please check the bulletin or listen for an
Monday through Friday announcement on dates and Mass times.
and help is available from 4:00 PM—9:00 PM Adoration Chapel: Mon.—Fri. 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
(located in the Fr. Lion Ctr.—10600 S. Karlov Ave.)
School Office: 708-425-5547
Weddings:
Fax: [phone]
Contact the rectory at least four (4) months in advance of the
School/Parish website:
www.saintcatherineparish.org date you plan to marry.
AM & PM School Program: 708-425-5687 Baptisms:
2nd & 4th Sundays at 12:00 PM; call the rectory to arrange.
Pastoral Associate: 708-952-0113
Confessions:
[email protected]
Saturday: 3:00 — 3:45 PM

and by appointment
Religious Education Center: 708-423-5747
Dr. Robert Gordon, DMin Rosary For Peace—each Monday evening at 6:30 PM in
E-Mail: [email protected] the Adoration Chapel.
Calendar: http://calendar.yahoo.com/stcatherineofalexandria Mother of Perpetual Help Novena:
Alexandria Center: 708-499-4966
Tuesdays after the 8:30 AM Mass

Sacred Heart Devotions:

Office for the Protection of Children & Youth
Fridays after the 8:30 AM Mass
312-534-5254
Holy Hour Devotion:
Thursday before the First Friday of each month at 7:00 PM
Bulletin Deadline: Monday at 12:00 Noon... Bus Service:
...for the next weekend’s bulletin. Please contact Available for the 9:00 AM Mass each Sunday.
Carol or Char with any questions. Please call the rectory.
New Parishioners:

Please register at the rectory office or
call the rectory at 708-425-2850 between the hours of 8:30 AM—4:00 PM.
St. Catherine of Alexandria
Oak Lawn, Illinois
January 13, 2013
The Baptism of the Lord
Pastor He saved us through the bath of rebirth
and renewal by the Holy Spirit.
Rev. Patrick J. Henry
— Titus 3:5

Associate Pastor
Rev. Stanley Stuglik

Senior Priest
Rev. Edward S. Stockus

Sunday Associate Pastor
Rev. John J. Fiore, C.S.B.

Pastor Emeritus
Rev. William J. Lion

Pastor Emeritus
Rev. George McKenna

Pastoral Associate
Sr. Ann Marie Klasky, CSSF

School Principal
Ms. Catherine Hudson

Director of Religious Education
Dr. Robert Gordon, DMin

Director of Music
Mrs. Catherine Simon

Alexandria Center Coordinator
Mrs. Patty Connors
Mission Statement
St. Catherine of Alexandria is a Catholic community, rooted in faith, family and
friendship. We are responsive to the needs and concerns of those around us.
We continually strive to grow in knowledge as we live out Jesus’ words,
“Come, follow me,” and invite others to join us.
LITURGICAL MINISTERS
PRAY FOR OUR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN
January 19-20, 2013
Please pray for the following members of our parish

and community who are serving in the military. Saturday — 4:00 PM

Presider: Fr. Ed Stockus
Almighty God, we stand
Lector: Susan LiFonti
before You asking for
Cantor: Sandra Tozser
Your divine mercy and
Servers: tbd
protection.
Eucharistic Ministers:

Carmella Ammond, John Farrell,
Embrace with Your
Bridget Griffin, Phil Griffin,
invincible armour our
Katie O’Leary, Lorraine Tansey
loved ones in all branches

of the service.
Sunday — 7:30 AM

Give them courage and Presider: Fr. Pat Henry
strength against all Lector: Donna Marie Ivers
enemies both spiritual Cantor: Lee Troy
and physical and hasten Servers: tbd
their safe journey back Eucharistic Ministers:
to their homes and Jennifer Burton, Adrianne Gannon,
families. Char Hoyer, Daniel Omiecinski,
Amen. Sue Salmon

Sunday — 9:00 AM

Troy Albrecht Peter Manning, Jr.
Presider: Fr. John Fiore
Carlos Arroyo Matthew Marcinkowski
Lector: Greg O’Sullivan
David Bailey Ryan Markmann
Cantors: Olivia Aleman / Claire Maloney
Alexander Baron Thomas McGowan, Jr. Servers: tbd
Charles Berglund Jeffrey McGowan Eucharistic Ministers:
Gregory Brazinsky Steve McHale Kelly Hayes, Therese Kwiatkowski,
Billie Capertone Robert Michaels Michelle Soch, Geri Tiernan
Sam Carollo John Jeffery Miller Sunday — 11:00 AM
Stephen Carrigee Thomas Murphy
Michael Connolly Sean O’Malley Presider: Fr. Stan Stuglik
Glenn Dietrick Anthony Parmigiani Lector: Barry Dudek
Kyle Doyle Vincent Parmigiani Cantor: Sr. Ann Marie
Michael Eastman Nicholas Patla Servers: tbd
Daniel Eul Joe Pohl III Eucharistic Ministers:
Timothy Evans Mark Pruzinowski Rich Houlihan, Mike Justin,
Jeffrey T. Finley Capt. Patrick J. Reidy Erik Landstrom, Kathy Terborg
Ted & Pat Tobias
Bob Fix Terra Salamone
Captain Joe Fix Eric Smith
1st LT. Kimberly White Fix Michael Sorice
Fr. Matt Foley, Chaplain Bryan Stalzer
Remember in your prayers the many
Carrie Garrison Steve Staszewski who are sick in our parish and community
Christopher Gierhahn James Stevens Geraldine Anderson, Frank Baker, Emily Beazley, Elijah
Lt. Fr. Ed Gorman, Chaplain Dan Sullivan Benham, Donald Brady, Brittany Brizek, Gordon Brothen,
Wayne Goveia Tim Sullivan Betty Brown, Don Bush, Matt Carmody, Irene Crook, Karen
Joshua Gross Vincent F. Vitek Curtin, Jerry Cushing, Ann Gaudry Dean, Steven Duggan,
John Hartrich Ryan Wedel Mary Kay Franczyk, Dorothy Gagnon, Tom & Patricia Glancy,
Thomas Hartrich Charlotte White Josh Grimes, Carol Handing, Catherine Henry, Rachel
Joseph Heredia John White III Heyser, Alby Hir, Matt Isenberg, Carolyn Klapacz, Deborah
Klun, Florence Litz, Marty Maher, Claire Maloney, Sally
Jacqueline Krawczyk Timothy Wilkas
Michon, Carol Mohr, Gabrielle Murphy, James Murphy, Janet
Jason Malburg Steve Wilson
Murphy, Judith O’Grady, Catherine O’Keefe, Ann Panella,
Lynn Paradise, Kay Penn-Hawken, Diane Rafter, Tom
If you have anyone in your family you would like to have remem- Shanahan, Annie Sullivan, William Sullivan, Janice Sutor,
bered in prayer currently serving in the military, please call the Joseph White, Robert Winicki, Abby Wujcik, Bob Zutoft
rectory and we will be happy to put their name in the bulletin.
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