Sunday, January 25, 2015
“To move closer to God in all that we do”
Weekday
Welcome to
St. Francis Xavier
Catholic Church
Monday - Friday
6:30 am & 8:15 am
Saturday
8:15 am
Weekend
Saturday Vigil Mass
5:00 pm
Sunday
8:00 am, 9:30 am,
10:15 am (Gym)
11:30 am
Reconciliation
Every Saturday after
the 8:15am Mass
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jesus proclaims, “Repent, and
believe in the gospel.” The new
disciples abandon their nets and
follow him. Mark 1:14-20
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Welcome to St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
In today’s 2nd reading, Paul makes an
insightful statement regarding our world:
“For the world in its present form is
passing away.” This is the insight of a
mystic, everything we see and experience is changing. This is also the insight of a philosopher, things have a
beginning and ending. The question then arises, is
there something that doesn’t change? Is there something/someone we can turn our lives over to which is
stable and enduring? These questions are faith questions, they lead to an absolute which is God. For
Christians, Jesus is the One who leads us back to
God, Jesus is the One who offers us stability in a
changing world.
In today’s Gospel, Jesus speaks to us His message
of repentance: “The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” Jesus is telling us
that it is the gospel which we can trust to give us life
and stability. There are many things that are put before us as places we can find life and meaning, however, we believe they are to be found in the gospel
and teaching of Jesus. We work at being Christian
people every day as this is a never ending task.
In our 1st reading, we hear something very important about the preaching of Jonah to the Ninevites.
“When God saw by their actions how they turned from
their evil way, he repented of the evil he had threatened to do to them, he did not carry it out,” How do
we know what we believe? How do we know what is
important for us? How do we know what provides
meaning and direction for us? It is really quite simple,
look to your actions.
My best to you, Fr. Sheridan
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK
This week is Catholic Schools Week and we remember the importance of our Catholic schools. We
are thankful for the benefits we have received from
Catholic education. Catholic schools have greatly enriched our Catholic Church. We are especially aware
and grateful for how our Parish School has enriched
the life of our Parish. Thank you for the contribution of
so many for so many years.
January 26-31
Mon
6:30AM +
8:15AM +
+
Tues. 6:30AM +
8:15AM +
Wed . 6:30AM +
8:15AM +
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Thur
6:30AM +
8:15AM +
Fri.
6:30AM +
8:15AM +
Purgatorial Society
Tim Martin
Gina Besozzi
Wanda & Anthony Froelich
People of the Parish
Souls in Purgatory
Clara Haser
Pauline Fugazzotto
People of the Parish
Elaine Strnad
Maureen Malinowski
Randy Cone
Sat.
Vigil
Joan Lawrence
Mary Jane Maloney
Tim Martin
8:15AM
5:00PM
+
+
+
February 1
8:00AM L
9:30AM +
+
10:15AM +
11:30AM +
+
+ Deceased
L Living
John Clarke
Thomas Elliott
Jean Marie Woeber
People of the Parish
Arlene Daidone
Pauline Lynch
Stewardship Report
Sunday January 18,2015
Collected at Church
$9,252.00
Thank you for supporting your Church!
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REGISTER AS A
PARISHIONER
To become a part of
our Parish family,
please pick up a
Kelly Green Packet in
the back of church or
at the Parish Office.
You can also contact
us through our website at
www.sfxparish@com
cast.org.
Something New! Beginning February 6, 2015
First Fridays with Saint Francis de Sales
Or if you regularly
worship at St. Francis, and have not registered as a parishioner, we ask that
you fill out a packet in
order to be kept up to
date with mailings,
email blasts etc.
We thank you for
joining us!
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When: 9 AM on the First Friday of each month
Where: the Upper Room at the Parish
Office
What: we will do a brief focus on a particular problem common in our lives (anger, anxiety, grief,
stress) and show how Saint Francis de Sales (the
Doctor of the Love of God) gives practical, gentle
and psychologically sound spiritual advice to help us
to overcome that problem.
How: Thirty minutes of reading and sharing. You
are free to leave at 9:30. There’s no need to commit
to every session.
Why: To share concrete ways to live your Christian
call to holiness. To jumpstart your prayer life.
Who: Open to all. Facilitated by Josephine Harrison and Nancy Lou
Kelly Daughters of Saint Francis de Sales. Contact josephineharrison@gmail.com with questions.
Why not? Thirty minutes once a month. Give it a try!
KEEP US UPDATED!
Have you moved?
Married? Changed
your phone number
or email address?
Help us keep our
Census up to date.
Email:
sfxparish@comcast.net
with your new information.
Thank you!
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Speaking of Liturgy
If your loved one is no longer
in the service, please let the
parish office know so that we
can update our list of military
personnel.
Jason Harlan - Grandson of Joe Ficek
Rev. John Barkemeyer - Son of Hank & Germaine
Brian Walsh-Nephew of Peg McIntyre
Jesse Goutier-Cousin of Chris, Michael & Laura Farina
Shane Lawson-Cousin of Kari Clarke
Brian Krupp-Cousin of Jim Krupp
Scott Horst-Friend of Jim & Kathleen Koop
Tracy Hanson-Friend of Jim & Kathleen Krupp
Stephen Thale-Grandson of Jim & Frances Thale
K Anniston-Grand-Nephew of Nancy Graham
Lt. Cmndr. Andrew A. Nelson (USN/USMC)-Son of
David Nelson
Conor Proteau-son of Deidre & Greg Proteau
David Lore Mayo-Friend of Carpenter Family
John Smeeton-Son of Andrea & Jack Sweeten
Richard Linehan-Son of Richard & Elaine Linehan
Jonathan O’Dell-Great-grandson of Marion & Mike
Eberle
John Wesley Hobbs-nephew of the Weschler’s
Jeff Groom-nephew of Louise Sanborn
PFC Joseph Devroy-grandson of Marlene Devroy
Jake Kreigbaum-friend of Millers
Sgt. Daniel Koch-brother of Laura Koch
Family & Friends of Bob & Jean Quinn
James Harrison—great grandson of Thea & Vito Vitale
Luke Stensberg—friend of the Revords
Lt. Peter Finley Adams USMC—grandson of Diana
Madden
Art Knurenko—friend of Watson Family
Brandon Galgay-friend of the Matt Revord family
Tom Smith—nephew of John & Mary Smith
John Robbins—nephew of John & Mary Smith
Spc. James Kerls—son of Bob & Karen Kerls
Lt. Michael Scott (USN)-nephew of the Scott family
Will McCarthy USMC-son of Kathy & Mike McCarthy
James Earp USN-family of Anita O’Neill
Romario Meza, USA,-grandson of Mike & Kathy Bliss
Do you have a family member or friend in the Military (stateside or overseas)? Call the Parish Office
and we will put their name on our prayer list .
When your Armed Services member returns to civilian life, please let us know so that we can remove his or her name from our list.
Thank you for your cooperation.
The environment in the church here at St.
Francis Xavier, marks clearly that we have moved on
from the Nativity of the Lord to the early ministry of the
Lord. The screen background of the nativity scene
has been removed and the beautiful marble Sacred
Heart statue is highlighted with light. And then, of
course, the color of green reminds us that we are
again in “Ordinary Time.”
The gospel reading today is from Mark. Interestingly, the Gospel of Mark does not have a description of the birth of Jesus. It is best to understand Mark
not as giving us information about the life of Jesus but
as a gospel created by an independent and fascinating theologian who crafted this story of Jesus to communicate deep theological insight about Christian life
in Christ. How Mark does this is to take us deep into
an understanding of the two primary sacraments of
the earliest Christian Churches; the immersion in water known as Baptism and the sacred meal known as
the Lord’s Supper. With this in mind, we also should
be aware that the primary evangelist for this liturgical
year, Year B, is Mark.
Schedule of Events For the Week
Sunday, January 25
Catholic Schools Week Begins
Women’s Retreat
10:30a School Open House
7:30p ACTION
Off Campus
S
C
Monday, January 26
7p RCIA
U
Tuesday, January 27
7:30p MOMS Ministry
7:30p Bible Study
U
P
Wednesday, January 28
7p Choir Practice
C
Thursday, January 29
1p Bible Study
1:30p Author Visit
U
X
Friday, January 30
8:30p Emotions Anonymous
U
Saturday, January 31
9:00a WORD
9a Confirmation Interviews
Sunday, February 1
U
C
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SAVE THE DATES
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH
7:00-8:30P.M.
WEDNESDAY MARCH 18th,
7:00-8:30 P.M.
Lenten Retreat in Daily Life
Be still and know that I am God.
Please support SFX PREP’s
Soup-er Bowl Sunday food drive!!
On Sunday, February 1st, the St. Francis PREP
program is again organizing a canned food drive
to support our sharing parish, St. Thomas of
Canterbury. PREP students will be collecting
items for the St. Thomas food pantry at drop off
and pick-up before and after PREP classes. The
pantry especially appreciates donations of
canned soups and stews, canned meats, tuna,
salmon and chili, peanut butter, jelly, hot and
cold cereal.
Retreat in daily life is an opportunity to slow
down and spend some time nourishing your inner
self.
Prayer, silence, reflection are offered in a
supportive space, giving us a chance to refuel our
hearts and souls in the midst of busy, complicated
lives!
Two sessions of spiritual direction are offered
between the group session dates at times mutually
arranged between retreatant and spiritual
companion.
$50 donation towards expenses of retreat.
Registration by Monday, Feb. 24 is essential.
Retreat in daily life is sponsored by the SFX
parish adult education and women’s spirituality
programs
questions/registration
sfxkieran@comcast.net or 847-256-4250
“Seek and you shall find,
knock and the door will be opened”.
Mt 7:7
Help Wanted. Part-time in the Parish Office.
One evening a week and substitute answering
the phone, greeting visitors, preparing Mass
cards and small projects. Great for a High School
Senior or College student because you can do
your homework in between. Also, great for an
adult with time to spare. Must be reliable and
responsible. Minimum wage.
Call 847-256-4250.
A hearty thank you to all who contributed to the
Christmas Mass schedule as ushers.
The expanded schedule
requires extra effort from the regular ushers and
a lot of fill in help from volunteers to assure the
safety and comfort of the Christmas crowds.
If you had so much fun that you would like to be
a regular, that can be arranged and please
don't forget Easter is coming.
Jim Daly
Head Usher
847-251-3837
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“Archbishop Cupich Welcome Mass”
All people of Vicariate II are invited to welcome Archbishop Blase
Cupich as the new shepherd for the Archdiocese of Chicago.
A special Mass will be held on:
Thursday, February 12 at 7:00 p.m.
St. John Brebeuf Church
8307 N. Harlem Ave., Niles, IL
A reception and opportunity to have your picture taken
with the Archbishop will follow the Mass.
YOU are cordially invited!
PARISH LENTEN MISSION
MARCH 2ND AND 3RD
“JUST LIKE JESUS”
Father Simon Braganza, Associate Pastor, Queen of All Saints Basilica will preach at
all the masses the weekend before the mission and be with us Monday and Tuesday
evening in church at 7:30. Father Simon is a doctoral candidate in Old Testament and
communicates well his love and passion for scripture. Mark your calendars now to
join us in this Lenten opportunity!
Sponsored by the SFX Adult Education Program
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Grief Support Group
Losing someone you love is very painful and there are so many different responses to loss. The emotional suffering feels intense and overwhelming at times; Causes anger, depression or confusion at other
times. For many, the roller coaster of feelings is important to share
with others.
Please join us as we share the grief journey beginning on February 19
and running for 6 consecutive weeks:
February 26
March 5
March 12
March 19
March 26
Reservations are required and meetings will be closed after the first meeting to run a
cohesive and confidential group for the duration of the series.
Grief Support Group meetings are held in the Parish Office
at the corner of Greenleaf and 9th St. 7:00—8:30PM
All are welcome but reservations are required. Light refreshments will be served.
For more information or to register for the support group, please contact:
Julie Berggren at 847.256.0873 or Andrea Hug 847-256-2273
or email at: sfxbereavement@gmail.com
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Our Journey to Immaculee Concepcion in Gallette Chambon on December
Jody Weschler & Jeff Later travelled to Haiti for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception celebration with our sharing parish on
December 8th. Signs of continued progress were apparent with the new airport terminal completed and a traffic signal exiting the
airport. However, the living conditions in Port Au Prince and surrounding area remain an eye opener for anyone traveling from
another country. How fortunate we are.
As difficult as it is to experience the poverty, the ceremony we attended on December 8th was an unforgettable spiritual experience.
During the almost 4 hour mass the music, enthusiasm and pride of the Haitian people are all heartwarming. Nothing could top the
offertory collection which was a parade of gifts by about 100 parishioners giving back from their land. As the choir sang, bags of
rice and flour were carried to the altar. It was quite a sight to see people with baskets on their heads holding goats and turkeys
walking up the aisle!
After mass we visited with the school children and teachers. We saw the crowded lean to class rooms. We saw great progress with
the completed Grist Mill, recently planted breadfruit trees baring fruit, and the expanded garden next to the church. Since December of 2010 so many good things have happened and so much more progress will happen thanks to the continued generosity of the
St. Francis Xavier community.
St. Thomas of Canterbury
Needed at St. Thomas
Warm winter coats, hats, gloves,
scarves;
adults & children.
Dry Goods
Beans
Mac Cheese
Crackers
Beans
Pasta
Ramen Noodles
Rice
Powdered Milk
Creamer
Cookies
Cereal
Toothpaste
Enfamil
Diapers Sizes
3, 4 & 5
St. Thomas
Cantebury
Canned Goods
Tuna
Fruit
Corn
Vegetables
Soups
Canned Meats
Green Beans
Peanut Butter
If you don’t have time to shop, we can shop for
you. Make a check out to St. Thomas of Canterbury and put Food Pantry in the memo line.
Thank you!
Welcome to St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
Important information regarding communion visits and
pastoral care of the sick for the homebound and hospitalized.
Please read carefully.
Your spiritual needs are very important to the staff at
St. Francis. To insure that you received the desired spiritual care if
you are hospitalized or homebound with illness, please assist us by
providing us with the following.
Hospital:
If you would like anointing prior to a scheduled surgery,
please call the parish office to schedule an anointing with a priest.
You may also receive anointing at the hospital when there is an
emergency.
When you are admitted to the hospital it is critical that you
or a loved one identifies your religious affiliation, your parish name
and your desire for pastoral care and communion visits.
The patient may also call the Ministry of Care line to
request communion at the hospital. A minister of care will make
sure the hospital is informed of this request.
Homebound:
Trained ministers of Care are available to bring
communion to our parish sick and homebound. Ministers also visit
local assisted living and nursing care homes. To schedule a visit,
please call the Ministry of Care line at: 847 256-2273 press 0 and a
Minister of Care will return your call.
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H.O.P.E. Helping Other Parishioners Enthusiastically
H.O.P.E. is an outreach ministry at St. Francis Xavier
Parish with the goal of providing assistance to parishioners in need of support such as:
transportation to and from doctor's appointments,
church, grocery store and parish activities
preparation of meals and delivery of meals due to illness, hospitalization, new birth, death of a family member or any other crisis situation assistance with household tasks that do not require professional help
such as moving boxes or hanging pictures.
If you need assistance, please contact the Parish Office
at (847) 256-4250. If you would like to volunteer to assist a fellow parishioner, please email the HOPE Committee at sfx.hope@gmail.com.
Ministry of Care Visits Sunday, February 1
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is dedicated to helping the
poor and others who have come upon difficult times. As Vincentians, we serve those in need through one-on-one counseling, as well as providing financial and other help to those who
have fallen on hard times. If you or someone you know wishes
to meet with us, please contact the parish office at 847-2564250 and ask for extension 44 and leave a short message. We
will respond as soon as possible. All Inquiries will be treated in
the strictest of confidence.
The St. Francis Xavier Parish Peace & Justice Ministry has a new
website! Visit www.sfxpeaceandjustice.org for information regarding
current peace & justice events, resources and links to other organizations.
After 8:00 Mass
Hospital
After 9:30 Mass
Home
M. Cordell**
P Wassmann
B Gaynor
S Gaynor
J Grant
B Vassallo
M.Stone**
K Bliss
S Crome
P Elliott
L & J Glunz
M McManus +
J Zuercher
Mather Home
D Fusco 10am
Mather Pavillion
Eucharistic Ministers & Lectors Schedule — February 1
5:00 pm
Jean Quinn
Dani Froelich
Pablo Petrozzi
Greg Krohm
Mary Thomas
Kerry Suse
Mike Carroll
Jenny Schade
Greg Krohm
8:00 am
9:30am
Kathleen O’Brien
Linda McGuire
Barbara Eichenlaub
Marty/Monique Watts
Bill Kelly
Nancy Lou Kelly
Terry Porter
Janet Black
Mary Quinn
Bernard Myszkowski
Angela Waltman
Dorothy Fusco
Jean Spence
Jeanie Egmon
Joe McPhillips
Allen Frantzen
Mark McCormick
Anna Marie Close
10:15am
John Lawlor
Mary Lawlor
Brian Van Vlierbergen
11:30 noon
Carmel Cowan
Katherine Buehler
Ted Buenger
Kay Malm
Abigail Foerstner
Richard Pope
NOT FILLED
Phil Kenny
Jerry Ambrose
Welcome to St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
CHURCH: 9th Street and Linden Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091
SCHOOL: 808 Linden Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091
SCHOOL WEB: sfx-school.org
PARISH OFFICE: 524 9th Street, Wilmette, IL 60091
PARISH WEBSITE: www.sfxparish.org
EMAIL: sfxparish@comcast.net
Parish Offices: 847-256-4250
Parish Fax: 847-256-4254
Parish School: 847-256-0644
Ministry of Care:
847-256-CARE
(847-256-2273)
Pastoral & Support STAFF
Rev. William J. Sheridan, Pastor
Rev. Edward F. Harne , Pastor Emeritus
Rev. Richard J. Jakubik, Resident
Robert & Karen Kerls, Deacon Couple
Dr. Pa y Jane Pelton, Pastoral Associate
Sr. Mary Ann Casey, OP, Director, PREP Program
Mary Therese Laird, Youth Minister (ACTION)
Andrea Hug, Director, Ministry of Care
Kieran Lyons, Director of Faith Forma on
Colleen Barre , School Principal
Jo Ebert, Director of Music
Judy Krugman, Vito Vitale, Organists
Director of Children’s Choir
Sheldon Moore, Business Manager
Marge Kaup, School Business Office Manager
Marilyn Smith, Parish Secretary
Sara Crome, Secretary
Dani Froelich, Administra ve Assistant PREP Program
Darek Bukowski, Maintenance
Tadeusz Odbierzychleb, Maintenance
Mary Clare Belton, Chairperson, Parish Pastoral Council
Ray Gass, Sara Crome, Sharing Parish-Chicago
St. Thomas of Canterbury
Jeff Later, Betsy Later, Sharing Parish-Hai
Immaculee Concep on
Parish Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday 9:00am-9:00pm
Friday 9:00am-7:30pm
Saturday 9:00am-2:00pm
Sunday- Closed
A er Hours Emergency Assistance:
847-256-0709
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
For assistance call 847-256-4250 Ex. 44
BAPTISM: 2nd and 3rd Sundays of the month. Call the Parish Office to make arrangements
and to register for a preparation session.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturdays after the 8:15 Mass.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: Should be arranged at least four months in advance.
Call the Parish for details.
PARISH REGISTRATION: Registration Forms available in vestibule of Church, at the Parish Office or
from our Website.
INFORMATION SHEET
Church name & address
St. Francis Xavier # 000145
524 9th St.
Wilmette, IL 60091
Contact person: Marilyn Smith
847-256-4250
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