The Family of St. Germaine, 2006

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9711 S. Kolin Avenue Oak Lawn, Illinois 60453

Parish Center: 708-636-5060 School: 708-425-6063
January 1, 2006 Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God
The shepherds went in haste
to Bethlehem, and found Mary and Joseph,
and the infant lying in a manger.
Luke 2: 16
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THE PASTOR’S n ancient times and cultures the
new year was a really big event,
cause for a great celebration of rebirth.
The old year had died, and a new one
was born. It was a time of new
beginnings for all things.
This new year for us modern folk can
MUTTERINGS
be the opportunity for a fresh
beginning, too - or it can be nothing more than the
overlapping and extension of the past, where the only PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS
thing that changes is the page on our calendar.
Bountiful God, You are boundless with your blessings
A whole new year of 365 days stretches out before us and faithful to your promises.
like an open road. Where will our travels take us? Will we Through our ancestors in faith we have come to know
address the issues of our lives and the conflicts and and to trust in your guidance on our life's journey.
challenges of our relationships with greater creativity and At Jesus' baptism you confirmed him in his mission.
trust in God? The adventure begins today as we set our Commission us through our baptismal graces
direction and step boldly into the year of our Lord 2006. to follow in the footsteps of Jesus.
* * * * * Open our hearts to recognize your holy calling.
Bless our church with devoted married couples,
Today we honor Mary as mother of the Church.
committed single men and women, and
Throughout scripture and our tradition, Mary is an image
dedicated deacons, priests, sisters, and brothers.
of the people of God. From earliest days the Church has
seen in Mary what we want to be, what we hope to be: a Guide those who are discerning how best to serve you.
humble, faithful, servant of God. Mary helps us to With your favor, we set out to proclaim your reign
understand what it means to belong to a family, to through Jesus, your beloved Son
belong to the family of God’s people, and to belong to in the power of your Holy Spirit.
the family of St. Germaine.
Amen.
“The shepherds went back glorifying and

praising God for all they had heard and
ST. GERMAINE ADORATION CHAPEL seen.” (Luke 2: 20)

The Shepherds proclaim the good news of
The Adoration Chapel will resume its winter schedule
the Messiah’s birth. What miracles have
beginning Tuesday, January 2. The winter schedule is:
you seen this Christmas season? How can
9 AM - 8 PM Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. you proclaim the good news? May we
witness to Jesus’ birth by bringing God’s
Give your New Year’s resolutions a solid foundation.
light and love to those in our midst.
Become an adorer or substitute. Please call Linda
Kelleher 424-4751, or Gussie Zawaski 424-2011 for more
information.
STEWARDSHIP REPORT
MONTHLY SPIRITUAL GATHERING
Our 2005-2006 parish budget requires a weekly offertory
The monthly Spiritual Gathering will be held on Monday,
collection of $16,200. Please be generous in your support
January 9 at 9:00 PM in the Sheridan Room. Fr. Mike
of our parish ministries and services.
Furlan continues the series on the Gifts of the Holy Spirit
with a presentation and discussion on “The Gift of
Knowledge.” For Sunday, December 25, 2005
Christmas Day
All are welcome - refreshment will be served.
Christmas Offering: $65,925.00
HOLY NAME SOCIETY NEWS
Thank you for your generous support
Sunday January 8 is Holy Name Sunday at the 9:00 am
of St. Germaine Parish.
Mass. Men of St. Germaine - please join us in worship.
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MAGNIFICAT
All that I am
sings of the God
who brings his life THANK YOU FOR A
to birth in me. WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS
My spirit soars
AT ST. GERMAINE
on the wings of my Lord.
He has smiled on me
and the blaze of his smile We will have many warm memories
no woman or man of this past Advent and Christmas at
shall ever forget. St. Germaine. Among them are the
beautiful Christmas concert, and the
My God is a gentle strength forgiveness service which filled our
who has caught me up church with the experience of God’s contribute greatly to the strength of
and carried me to greatness. healing love. our parish community.
His love
Our Christmas Masses, especially
One such group deserves special
space cannot hold
those on Christmas Eve, were filled
thanks -- the committee who spent
nor time age
to overflowing with worshippers. As
many hours decorating our Church
and all quicken to his touch.
pastor, I received many compliments
for Christmas. They are: Cindy

on the warmth of our prayer and the
Brejcha, Pat Bugos, Carol Conway,
My God is a torrent of justice.
beauty of our church for Christmas. I
Leona Farano, Carol Gonzalez,
He takes the straight paths
accept them on behalf of so many
Debbie Pocius, and Kevin Reedy.
in the minds of the proud
generous and faith-filled people who
and twists them to labyrinth. work behind the scenes daily, with Thank you!
The boot of the oppressor
little or no recognition, and
he pushes aside
and raises the lowly,
whom he loves,
make visible its unity.
from the ground.
Lead us, with all our brothers and
With his own hands

sisters,
he sets a table for the hungry
but the unfeeling rich towards communion
in faith, life and witness
suffer the cold eye

so that, united in one body
of his judgment.
PRAYER FOR by the one Spirit,
Our mothers and our fathers CHRISTIAN UNITY we may together witness
to the perfect unity of your love.
he has held in his arms
0 God, holy and eternal Trinity,
Amen.
and the future grows
we pray for your church in the world.

like this child within me
Sanctify its life; renew its worship; The Prayer of the Fifth World Conference
for the God of whom I sing
empower its witness; on Faith and Order
bears us his son.
heal its divisions; World Council of Churches
John Shea
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A NEW YEAR'S GREETING
ST. GERMAINE
Although the new year has just begun, we may already wonder whether this is
MANNA PROGRAM
really going to be a happy new year. While our problems tend to increase like
our federal taxes, as we add up our holiday debts and look at our credit card
Please stop by the
bills, we might seriously question how happy this year of our lives will be.
MANNA table in the
Church lobby after
Confucius, a saintly Chinese sage, had an expression that holds the secret to
Mass to find out how
how our new year can be both good and happy. He said, "The gem cannot be
you can help
polished without friction, nor any person perfected without trials."
St. Germaine School,
Since the goal of our lives is to be perfect (at least Jesus challenged us to be and at the same time
perfect as is our heavenly father), it would seem fitting to propose a new New help someone save
Year’s greeting: "May you have a Troubled New Year!" Yet the very sound of money on tuition at St. Germaine, or
such a greeting hurts the heart. We all have enough troubles now: who wants the Religious Ed Program, or any of
a whole year full of them? our local Catholic high schools.
No one of sane mind would ask for troubles, but we know that the days of this MANNA is a program where you buy
new year will have their fill of minor and major problems, troubles and trials. gift certificates for face value, and
If the gem of the God-seed within each of us is to be made brighter and more St. Germaine school students benefit.
beautiful by these problems, we will need to recall the words of another holy If you know a family that is sending
man, St. Francis de Sales. He said, "Do not look forward to what may happen any children to St. Germaine School
tomorrow; the same everlasting Father who cares for you today will take care or Religious Education Program or a
of you tomorrow, and every day. Either God will shield you from suffering, or Catholic High School - they can save
God will give you unfailing strength to bear it. Be at peace, then, and put money on tuition also!
aside all anxious thoughts and imaginations." Please plan to purchase some gift
certificates. You can earn several
One way to be at peace as we hear the newest trial ringing our doorbell is to
hundred dollars for your family and
remember Confucius' words: "The gem cannot be polished without friction ...
your school simply by going shopping!
without trials."
There is a list of the many vendors
Each time you respond to a difficulty using the compass of the Gospels -
and gift card denominations at the
meeting hate with love, greeting anger with peace and holding the pain of
MANNA table. More information is
others with compassion - that hidden gem within your heart grows brighter
available there, or by visiting or
and brighter. If we truly understand the purpose of these brief years of life
calling the school at 425-6063
given to us, we might actually find a new year to be happy because it would
be full of polishing opportunities. Information about MANNA and the
many participating stores is available
So perhaps the best greeting for the new year is to wish you a “ __________
at the MANNA table in the Church
New Year" and let you fill in the blank with what your heart tells you is the
lobby after Mass, or by visiting or
best adjective.
calling the school at 425-6063.
Fr. Edward Hays
Tuition Credit Raffle parents night out VII
February 3, 2006
Tickets—$25.00
Only 500 Sold This night is sponsored
by the St. Germaine School Board
Only One Prize
to thank you for giving your children
$2,000.00 tuition credit the gift of faith.
to any Catholic School
ALL parents of St. Germaine Parish are invited!
(Catholic and Public School)
Tickets are available after all masses at the
MANNA Table in the church vestibule. Parents Night Out VIII
7:00 PM - Midnight
For more info, contact Jack Malone, 423-1187
St. Germaine Activity Center
Winner to be drawn at Parents Night Out
on February 3, 2006 Please come - you deserve it!
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CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAMS
ST. VINCENT DEPAUL SOCIETY
Brother Rice High School will
hold its entrance exam on Saturday, How do we care? We visit people at
January 14, at 8:00 AM. No advance home, and in hospitals. We give
registration is necessary. Students advice, money, food, and clothes to
should bring 2 #2 pencils and a those in need. We try reach out to the
$25.00 testing fee. For more information, contact Tim lonely and alienated.
Lyons at 773-429-4300.
We are members of the St. Vincent de
Mother McAuley High School, 3737 West 99th Street Paul Society of St. Germaine, and we
will hold its entrance exam on Saturday, January 14, at seek to be your hands and heart in the
8:00 AM. No advance registration is necessary. example of Jesus. Happy New Year!
Students should bring 2 #2 pencils and a $25.00 testing
fee. For information call Colleen White at 773-881-6511.
St. Laurence High School, 77th and Central, will hold How much money did
its entrance exam on Saturday, January 14, at 8:00 AM
you save in tuition or
for eighth graders. Students should bring two #2 pencils,
donate to our school this
a calculator, and a $25.00 testing fee. No prior
holiday season by
registration fee is required.
shopping with MANNA
Queen of Peace High School Burbank will hold its
certificates?
entrance exam is Saturday, January 14, at 8:00 AM.
Please bring two #2 pencils and a $25 registration fee. For information, please stop by the MANNA
No pre-registration is necessary. Questions: call the table in the lobby after Mass, or call the
recruitment director, at 708-458-7600.
St. Germaine School Office at 425-6063.
Mount Assisi Academy, 13860 Main in Lemont, will
hold its entrance exam for 9th grade girls on Saturday,
THANK YOU!
January 14 at 8:00 a.m. Please bring two #2 pencils and
a $25 registration fee. For information, contact 630-257- So many of you have taken the time to offer me your
7844. sympathy for the loss of my dog, Sam. Thank you for
your personal expressions, your cards, notes, and e-
De La Salle Institute will be holding its entrance exam
mails. While I recognize that it’s not the same as the
for 8th grade young men and young women on
tragedy of losing a human loved one, your kindness and
Saturday, January 14, 2006, at 8:00 AM at its Main
thoughtfulness is typical of what I have come to expect
Campus, located at 3455 S. Wabash Ave. Students are
from the family of St. Germaine.
asked to bring $25 for the exam fee and two No. 2
pencils. For information call 312-842-7355 ext. 114. To answer a couple of the frequent questions I have been
asked:
Nazareth Academy, 1209 W. Ogden Ave, La Grange
Park, will administer the High School Entrance Exam to 1. Sam was lively and active, ten years old, but like a
eighth grade students who wish to attend Nazareth in puppy almost to the end. Thursday he started to exhibit
the fall on Saturday morning, January 14, from 8:15 to what the vet suspected to be “neurological symptoms,”
11:15 AM. Students should bring two, #2 pencils. The unable to even stand up. A blood test had revealed
fee for the test is $25. No pre-registration is required. extremely low platelets, so the most likely explanation
Questions, please call Nazareth at [phone], was that he had a brain hemorrhage. Early Friday
extension 142 or 138. morning he died on his own at the emergency veterinary
clinic. I didn’t have to make any decision about it.
Mount Carmel High School will hold an entrance
exam for the class of 2010 on Saturday, January 14, 2. Yes, I will probably get another dog, but not right
2006 at 8:00 AM. All testers should bring two #2 pencils, away. I think I’ll know when the time is right.
a calculator, and a $25 test fee. Questions: call Bill Nolan
I know that Sam had touched the lives of many of you
at 773-324-1020 ext 265.
with his eager, friendly goofiness, and many of you will
Archbishop Quigley Preparatory Seminary, located at also miss him. Therefore, allow me to express my
103 East Chestnut Street will hold its entrance exam on sympathy for your loss. As for the “eager, friendly
Saturday, January 14 at 8:00 AM. Students should bring goofiness,” I’ll try to make up for that myself.
two #2 pencils, a calculator, and a $25 testing fee. For
information call Fr. Dennis Ziomek at 312-787-9343.
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MASS INTENTIONS

Monday, January 2 – Basil the Great & Gregory
6:45 AM & 8:30 AM Masses:
Andrzeja Wojdyla

Tuesday, January 3 – Most Holy Name of Jesus
6:45 AM Communion Service & 8:30 AM Mass:
Gerry Pearson Family & Leslie Pearson
Lynch Family

Wednesday, January 4 – Elizabeth Ann Seton
6:45 AM & 8:30 AM Masses:
Family of St. Germaine

Thursday, January 5– John Neumann
6:45 AM Communion Service and 8:30AM Mass:
Eddie Hrebic

Friday, January 6 – Weekday
6:45 AM & 8:30 AM Masses:
William F. Grady, Elena Cueller
… and Mary kept all these things,

Saturday, January 7- Weekday
reflecting on them in her heart.
8:30 AM - Phyllis Bertucci

4:00 PM - Joseph McDermott, James & Nora Shea Luke 2

Sunday, January 8 - Feast of the Epiphany
7:00 AM - Robert & Vera Holec, Anthony Konczal
REMEMBER OUR BELOVED DEAD
9:00 AM – Charles J. Moscato, Anne Meno
10:30 AM— The Lopez Family, Joseph Gogol Frank Watson
12:00 PM—Family of St. Germaine
Ministers’ and Servers’ Schedule for next Weekend: January 7 - 8, 2006
SAT 4:00 PM SUN 7:00 AM SUN 9:00 AM SUN 10:30 AM SUN 12:00 PM
Celebrants Fr. Malloy Fr. Malloy Fr. Williams Fr. Furlan Fr. Furlan
Proclaimer 1 B. Schissler R. Witt Holy Name Mass S. Rosenbaum B. Brejcha
Proclaimer 2 J. Antos R. Semrau S. Rosenbaum C. Brejcha
Eucharistic J. Epstien B. Cahill Holy Name Mass J. Birmingham M. Dillon
Ministers W. Essig F. Genender B. Brophy C. Coleman
B. Lee E. Hrebic Sadler M. Krucek
K. Lee K. Kettelson J. Devivo V. Marrin
E. Lewandowski J. Siverston J. Reilly L. McIlvain
S. Dunleavy D. Casey Holy Name Mass K. McIlvain A. DiNovo
Servers M. Lavelle J. Thome D. Hickey K. Dybas
L. Howard H. Pender L. Barry E. Anderson
ST. GERMAINE CATHOLIC CHURCH 9711 S. Kolin Avenue Oak Lawn Illinois

Parish Office: 708-636-5060 Fax: [phone] School: 708-425-6063 email: [email protected] web: www.stgermaine.com
Our Parish Mission Statement

We, the family of St. Germaine, are a Catholic community which celebrates God’s presence in our lives by providing
opportunities for spiritual growth and social awareness through worship, education, service, and friendship.
As a parish community we seek to relate the Gospel to our everyday lives,
promote Christian education for all our members, respond to the needs in our parish and world communities,
and enjoy and support one another in a spirit of unity and purpose.
WEEKDAY MASS: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 6:45 AM Fr. William Goedert Pastor Emeritus
Monday - Saturday: 8:30 AM Fr. William Malloy Pastor
(Communion Service Tuesday & Thursday 6:45 AM) Fr. Mike Furlan Associate Pastor

SUNDAY MASS: Saturday: 4:00 PM; Sunday: 7:00 AM, Fr. Jerry Williams, O.Carm. Priest Assistant
9:00 AM (signed for the deaf), 10:30 AM, 12 noon Donald Daum, John Flanagan,
Jack Malone, Bud Helmer Permanent Deacons
HOLY DAYS: 6:45 AM, 8:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 7:00 PM Kevin Reedy School Principal

RECONCILIATION: Saturday from 2:30 - 3:30 PM, Marion Krucek Religious Ed Director
Wednesday from 6:30 - 7:30 PM, or anytime by appt. Maureen Shields COURAGE Program 708-636-8001
Kath Rimac Minister of Care 708-636-6647
ADORATION CHAPEL: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Jen Stazak Parish Secretary
9 AM – 8 PM. Enter the Church via Kolin Avenue. Peg Mooney Director of Music
Jo Rogers, R.N. Health Minister
Welcome to St. Germaine Parish!
John Brdecka Business Manager
To register in the parish, or for information about
Chris O’Grady Wedding Coordinator
any of our organizations, ministries, services, or
Fr. Malloy Bulletin Editor ([email protected])
educational opportunities, please call the Parish
Center at 636-5060.
9711 S. Kolin Avenue Oak Lawn, Illinois 60453

Parish Center: 708-636-5060 School: 708-425-6063
January 8, 2006 Feast of the Epiphany
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T
he feast of the Epiphany, (and
tomorrow’s feast of the Lord’s
baptism) bring the glorious season of
Christmas to its conclusion. The
welcome afforded the visiting magi
reminds us that Christ’s light has no
limits, no boundaries. It extends to
the ends of the earth and shines
upon us all. It call us to witness!
If the light is to spread through the darkness of our
world, you and I must make it happen. We must be an
Epiphany. We must make known the presence of God by
Dear St. Germaine Parishioners,
the witness of our lives.
Thank you, thank you for your wonderful response to the
This new year will bring many issues for us to address as
COURAGE families this Christmas.
a parish family - some difficult, others exciting, and
surely there will be a few unforeseen crises to occupy The picture above will give you some idea of the joy you
our attention. But we are up to the task if we face our have brought to our COURAGE kiddies. We hosted over
needs and goals together. 600 moms, tots, and family members at our annual Santa
party, and it was a holiday happening to say the least!
Please get involved in the life of St. Germaine! We need
everyone’s help, and yours in particular. This new year God bless all of you in 2006 . . . such a generous parish
will afford many opportunities to use your gifts and we have here at St. Germaine.
talents in the service of God’s people.
Maureen Shields and the COURAGE Family
You may not have seen a star pointing the way to
St. Germaine, But God has led you here just the same, to
both give and receive wonderful gifts. Resolve this year NEW PARISH TELEPHONE DIRECTORY
to let your light shine within our community of faith.
It has been more than three years
since our last parish address and
telephone directory, and we are
now preparing the next edition for
MONTHLY SPIRITUAL GATHERING publication in March. The directory
is intended for the use of the
The monthly Spiritual Gathering will be held on Monday,
members of St. Germaine Parish,
January 9 at 9:00 PM in the Sheridan Room. Fr. Mike
and no information should be shared outside the parish.
Furlan continues the series on the Gifts of the Holy Spirit
with a presentation and discussion on “The Gift of If you do not want your phone number published in the
Knowledge.” new directory, please call the Parish Center at 636-5060
by January 20.
All are welcome - refreshment will be served.
MEN’S SCRIPTURE DISCUSSION GROUP
STEWARDSHIP REPORT
The Men’s Scripture Discussion Group will meet in the
Parish Center on Tuesday, January 10th at 7:30pm. The Our 2005-2006 parish budget requires a weekly offertory
scripture passages that we will discuss are: collection of $16,200. Please be generous in your support
of our parish ministries and services.
John 16:25-33 and Romans 7:14-25.
We would love to have you join us! For Sunday, January 1, 2006
Sunday Offering: $12,387.00
MEN'S SMOKER – JAN 13
Sharing Parish: $194.00
The Holy Name Society will hold a smoker on Friday, Jan
Christmas Offering (thus far) $68,200.00
13th at 8:00 PM in the Parish Hall, preceded by our
monthly general meeting. Card games and refreshments
will be available. If you haven't attended a smoker/ Thank you for your generous support
of St. Germaine Parish.
business meeting before, please join us.
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ST. GERMAINE PARISH PILGRIMAGE C H A T T E R
to Pibrac, Lourdes, and Barcelona
T H A T
in June, 2006
M A T T E R S
We are planning a wonderful 11 day parish
pilgrimage to take place this coming June. It will from the
include a visit to Pibrac, France for the celebration of St. Germaine Women’s Club
the feast of our patroness, Germaine. We will also

visit Toulouse, Lourdes, Zaragosa, Montserrat, So Santa brought you too many
Valencia, and the magnificent city of Barcelona, with bottles of your favorite lotion? Aunt
breath-taking sights and remarkable experiences in between. Fr. Malloy Clara's scarf is just not your
will be the spiritual guide and fellow pilgrim. color? Uncle John gave you that
novel you already read?
Participation is limited to 50 travelers. If you are interested in joining us,
please come to an information meeting: Not to worry! St. Germaine
Women's Club is looking for
Sunday, January 15 at 1:00 PM in the Presentation Room Donations for its Annual Penny
Social. Please drop off
Full details about the itinerary, accommodations, and cost will be
Your new and/or gently used items
presented. Refreshments will be served.
in the Presentation Room.
The Penny Social will be held on
Sunday, February 12th, after the
10:30 Mass. Breakfast will be

“Table for Two” served.
Save the Date! You won't be sorry.
Jeri Walker
ST. GERMAINE COUPLES DINNER

Saturday, January 14 , 2006
Cocktails 5:30 Dinner 6:30

enjoy a wonderful dinner,
PRAYER FOR
quiet conversation with your
CHRISTIAN UNITY
spouse, and an outstanding 0 God, holy and eternal Trinity,
we pray for your church in the world.
guest speaker:
Sanctify its life; renew its worship;
empower its witness;
heal its divisions;
Fr. Thomas Loya
author, artist, counselor, pastor of make visible its unity.
Annunciation Byzantine Catholic Parish in Homer Glen,
program host on Relevant Radio. Lead us, with all our
brothers and sisters,
Fr. Loya will speak on “Communication” within marriage as the
towards communion
means to bridge the gender gap.
in faith, life and witness

so that, united in one body
Tickets are $40 per couple
by the one Spirit,
available after all the Masses on January 7 & 8 we may together witness to the
perfect unity of your love. Amen.

or call Judy Stanner: 422-3543 or
The Prayer of the Fifth World Conference
Cindy Brejcha: 424-6986 to reserve your place.
on Faith and Order
World Council of Churches