MASS SCHEDULE. The Baptism of the Lord January 12, 2014

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1 Welcome to St. Priscilla! Rev. Idzi Stacherczak, Pastor Mrs. Judy Banasiak, Coordinator of Religious Education Mrs. Anna Adamowski, Parish Secretary Mrs. Anna Knap, Business Manager Mrs. Anna Ewko, Music Director Ms. Elżbieta Molek, Bulletin Editor RITE OF RECONCILIATION: Monday through Friday starting at 7:45 A.M. until morning Mass. Saturday from 3:00 P.M. to 3:45 P.M., or by appointment. PARISH REGISTRATION: Registration can be completed by coming into the Rectory during office hours. Monday and Friday 9:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Tuesday through Thursday 9:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Saturday 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. / Sunday 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. MASS SCHEDULE WEEKEND MASSES: Saturday Evening: 4:00 PM Sunday: 8:30 A.M. - 12:15 PM Polish Mass: 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM WEEKDAY MASSES: Monday - Saturday: 8:00 AM Mass in Polish: Wednesday & Saturday 8:30 AM HOLY DAY MASSES: 7:00 PM Vigil Mass, 8:00 11:00 AM (English) 9:00 AM 7:00 PM (Polish) WEDDINGS: Arrangement must be made with one of the priests at least six months before the date of the wedding. Confirm desired date at the church before making other arrangements. At least one of the engaged persons (or their parents) must be a registered and active parishioner of St. Priscilla. Weddings are not scheduled on Sunday. BAPTISMS: English Baptisms will be held on the second and fourth Sundays of the month at 1:30 PM. Polish Baptisms will be held on the first and third Sundays of the month at 1:30 PM. Attendance at Baptismal Preparation class is mandatory. Register by calling the Rectory. Rectory: 6949 W. Addison, Chicago, IL Phone: Fax: Religious Education Office: Website: The Baptism of the Lord January 12, 2014 A voice came from the heavens, saying, This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased. Matthew 3:17

2 Page Two January 12, 2014 Reflecting on God s Word Margaret left the massage therapist feeling released from the stress of the last few months, renewed and energized. It was as though the memory in her muscles was erased and their power was unleashed by the therapist s healing touch and aromatic oils. The Rite of Baptism includes a kind of symbolic massage that has a similar purpose. The newly baptized are anointed with fragrant chrism and empowered by the Holy Spirit to live as members of Christ, who was anointed priest, prophet, and king. This connects Christians, the new Israel, to ancient Israel, in which priests, prophets, and kings were anointed to show that the Spirit of God was with them. It also connects us to Jesus, as today s scriptures show. In the second reading we hear that God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, after which he went about doing good, for God was with him (Acts 10:38). Matthew shows Jesus being symbolically anointed with the Holy Spirit as God s chosen Son, and the first reading describes what Jesus was chosen to do: establish justice on the earth... open the eyes of the blind... bring out... those who live in darkness (Isaiah 42:1, 7). In short, Jesus was chosen as the Messiah, or Anointed One, of God who would inaugurate the messianic era. The baptized are chosen and anointed as well, to continue Christ s messianic mission in the church. Virginia Stillwell Living God s Word All the baptized have been anointed with the Holy Spirit and power. What is the Spirit empowering you to do? Should you write a letter to your senator about a justice issue, or volunteer at a prison or a school for the blind? Copyright 2013, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. WARTOŚĆ CHRZTU ŚWIĘTEGO A głos z nieba mówił: Ten jest mój Syn, w którym mam upodobanie. (Mt. 3, 17) Podczas dzisiejszej uroczystości wspominamy chrzest Pana Jezusa dokonany przez Jana Chrzciciela w wodach Jordanu. Chociaż Jezus nie posiadał żadnej zmazy, zechciał poddać się obrzędowi oczyszczenia, tak samo, jak poddał się innym nie obowiązującym go przepisom prawa. Stawszy się człowiekiem, poddał się prawom, które rządzą życiem ludzkim i prawom, które rządziły narodem izraelskim, wybranym przez Boga do przygotowania drogi Odkupicielowi. Jezus przyszedł nad Jordan, aby utwierdzić wzszystkich tam zebranych w przekonaniu, że człowiekowi najbardziej w życiu potrzebna jest pokuta. W tym duchu przyszedł Chrystus do Jana, aby potwierdzić słuszność Jego słów: Nawróćcie się, bo bliskie jest królestwo niebieskie. Chrystus przychodzi nad Jordan, aby stamtąd wziąć na siebie grzechy całego świata i iść już stamtąd z nimi na Golgotę. Jezus nie przyszedł nad Jordan po odpuszczenie grzechów, jak przychodzili Izraelici, ale przyszedł po to, aby te ich grzechy stamtąd wziąć na ramiona i podczas swego publicznego nauczania ukazać swemu Ojcu niebieskiemu jak bardzo człowiek jest grzeszny i jak bardzo potrzebuje pokuty. Święty Augustyn powiada, że Pan zechciał się ochrzcić, by swoją pokorą potwierdzić to, co było dla nas konieczne. Na chrzcie świętym otrzymujemy wiarę i łaskę. Dzień ten jest najważniejszym dniem naszego życia. Podobnie, jak zeschła ziemia nie da plonu, jeżeli nie otrzyma wody, tak również my, którzy byliśmy uschłym pniem, nigdy nie wydalibyśmy owoców życia bez tego deszczu podarowanego z góry. Podczas dzisiejszej modlitwy powinniśmy podziękować Bogu za ten niezasłużony dar i radować się z tylu darów, którymi Bóg nas obdarował. Objawienie się całej Trójcy Świętej podczas chrztu Jezusa stanowi dla nas dziś doskonałą okazję, aby Jezusowi podziękować także za ukazanie nam i odkrycie przed naszymi oczyma największej tajemnicy naszej wiary świętej. Równocześnie stanowi dla nas zachętę do życia tą tajemnicą oraz wprowadzenie jej w nasze codzienne życie. Cała Trójca Święta, której życie jest jedną wielką miłością, zachęca nas do praktykowania i życia miłością na wzór Trójcy Świętej. Dzięki sakramentowi Chrztu zmieniliśmy się w świątynię Ducha Świętego. Obyś nigdy - wzywa nas święty Leon Wielki - nie wypędził przez swe złe uczynki tak zacnego Gościa, ani też nie poddał się niewoli diabła: ponieważ posiadasz wartość Krwi Chrystusa. Ks. Idzi

3 The Baptism of the Lord Page Three THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD (12) 8:30 +Annunciato Greco (Philomena - Daughter) ++Salvatore and Maria DeSimone (Michael) +Eryk Piecha 3rd Death Anniversary (Wife) +Stanisława Soprych (Family) ++Michele i Donato Allegretti (Family) 10:30 O bł. Boże dla Ojczyzny i wszystkich Polaków na całym świecie, święte owoce działalności Ligi Katolickiej oraz dusze w Czyśćcu cierpiące O Boże bł. i wszelkie potrzebne łaski dla Stanisława Tołwińskiego z racji urodzin (Polska Grupa) O szczęśliwą podróż do Polski dla Stasi O radość w wieczności dla: ++Katarzyna i Paweł Dziura (Tato z rodziną) +Stanisław Kraus (Rodzina) +Maria Mortka w 2-gą rocz. śmierci (Brat z rodziną) +Krystyna Matacz w 2-gą rocz. śmierci (Marian z rodz.) +Dominik Kalinowski (Żona i dzieci) ++Victor i Adolf Burzynski (Hanna) 12:15 +Aurea Saez 1st Death Anniversary (Daughters) 6:00 O Boże bł. dla rodziny MONDAY (13) Weekday (Saint Hilary, Bishop and Doctor) 8:00 St. Priscilla Parishioners #4 TUESDAY (14) Weekday 8:00 +Eugene Costabile (Wife) WEDNESDAY(15) Weekday 8:00 +Ruth Schweitzer (Friend) +Edward DuPlantis 22nd Death Anniversary (Denise) 8:30 W dniu urodzin o zdrowie i Boże bł. dla Wiesława i Agnieszki Cackowskich (Siostra) THURSDAY (16) Weekday 8:00 All Souls in Purgatory #20 FRIDAY (17) Saint Anthony, Abbot 8:00 St. Priscilla Parishioners #5 SATURDAY (18) Weekday 8:00 Health and Birthday Blessings for Denise DuPlantis 8:30 O Bł. Boże dla Ireny i Jerzego z rodziną (rodz. Harmata) 4:00 +Edward DuPlantis (Denise) +Daniel G. Manczak (Ed and Mary Czerwinski) +Annunciato Greco (Daughter Philomena) SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (19) 8:30 10:30 O bł. Boże dla Ojczyzny i wszystkich Polaków na całym świecie, święte owoce działalności Ligi Katolickiej oraz dusze w Czyśćcu cierpiące W dniu urodzin o zdrowie i Boże bł. dla Justyny Matelski (Babcia) O radość w wieczności dla: ++Katarzyna i Paweł Dziura (Tato z rodziną) +Stanisław Kraus (Rodzina) +Józef Jabłoński w 14-tą rocz. śmierci (Córka z rodz.) +Józef Kowalczyk 33 miesiące po śmierci (Żona) +Karolina Grudzień w 16-tą rocz. śmierci (Córka z rodz.) 12:15 6:00 Fernando and Pat Abella Ann Aitken Joe Bargi Lorraine Belokon Jean Berry Jan Drożdż Nick Grossmayer Dorothy Heck Jennifer Hebda Marian Henaghan Andrew Jennings Carrie Kacen Marie Kane Janet Kaplan Maureen Kearney LaVerne Kmiec Dolores LaCour Maria Lech Peter Leyden Joseph LoPiccolo Mary Lund Mary Lynch Michael Manczko Barbara McDonald Mike Muka Antoni Nierzejewski Carol Niewinski Henry Orry Marge Reavis Augusto Sandoval Norbert Schultz Gina Swensen Patricia Tytro Roger Vlasos Jola Wolfe Katie Young Carla and Adam If you would like to have a name added or removed from our Parish Pray For sick list, please call the rectory at ext Thank you! December 22, 2013 Currency $ 4, Checks $ 2, Loose Coin $ 7.03 Total $ 7, Weekly Goal $ 7, Budget Year to Date $187, Collections Year to Date $160, Under Budget $<27,170.91> Thank you for your generosity and support of our Parish. December 29, 2013 Currency $ 3, Checks $ 2, Loose Coin $ Total $ 6, Weekly Goal $ 7, Budget Year to Date $195, Collections Year to Date $166, Under Budget $<28,593.86> Thank you for your generosity and support of our Parish.

4 Page Four January 12, 2014 Eleventh Annual Valentine s Day Dance The Polish community from St. Priscilla is hosting its Eleventh annual Valentine s Day Dance, which will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2014 at 7:00 PM in McGowan Hall. Music will be provided by the GWIAZDA band. The ticket price is $15. Drinks and food are not included in the price. We hope to see you all there! Support the Church in Latin America Next week, we will take up the Collection for the Church in Latin America. Catholics in Latin America and the Caribbean face many challenges, including violence and a lack of both clergy and lay leadership to witness to the gospel message. Your support shares the faith with those in need, including the youth of Holy Family Parish in San Miguel, El Salvador. These young people, at high risk for violence, often lack an education in values and critical-thinking skills. To address this need, the parish designed a youth enrichment program. Funded by the Collection, this program gives the youth an opportunity to share their faith and break the cycle of violence in their neighborhoods. Please give generously to next week s Collection. Jedenasta Zabawa Walentynkowa Wspólnota polsko-języczna w parafii św. Pryscylii organizuje 11-tą Zabawę Walentynkową, która odbędzie się w dniu 15-go lutego br. o godz. 7:00 wieczorem w sali McGowan pod kościołem. Do tańca będzie przygrywać orkiestra GWIAZDA. Cena biletów $15. Bufet obfitcie zaopatrzony. Do miłego zobaczenia!

5 The Baptism of the Lord Page Five We had numerous volunteers come out on Friday, December 20th, to help decorate our sanctuary for the Christmas holiday. This is an intimidating task, but with so many helpfulpeople, we were able to beautifully decorate the church with no problem. We are very grateful to everyone who dedicated their time and talents to this cause! May God bless you all! - Fr. Idzi Stacherczak, Pastor - Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Catholics in Latin America and the Caribbean face many challenges when it comes to sharing their faith; yet the light always shines through and hope arises. For example, in the Diocese of San Miguel, El Salvador, the youth of Holy Family Parish are at high risk for violence and gang activity. In response, the parish designed a youth enrichment and leadership program to address young people s need for critical-thinking skills and values education. The parish hopes to help the youth living in these highvulnerability areas create a culture of solidarity and peace within their neighborhoods. The parish currently engages a group of 75 young adults. They will become youth leaders to spread the gospel message in their neighborhoods and break the cycle of violence. In Ecuador, the Diocese of Loja organized a three-day formation program for their catechists, many of whom work in isolated areas. More than 2,500 catechists gathered from around the diocese to participate in training sessions on rural ministry, bible instruction, and other areas of catechesis. One of the participants, Andrea, said that the experience was informative and enriching and that the catechists were able to meet each other and share their diverse experiences. She said that the sessions fortified her spirit so that she can go back to her ministry in the parish and better serve the people in the diocese. The Collection for the Church in Latin America, through projects like these youth and young adult ministry programs, as well as catechesis programs, empowers the faithful of Latin America to deepen their faith and share it with each other and the world. Our (arch)diocese takes up this Collection the weekend of January 19, Please be generous in this Collection and take this opportunity to share your faith with the youth of Latin America and the Caribbean. Your support will truly make a difference. Thank you and God bless you.

6 Page Six January 12, 2014 Age 86 Entered into Eternity December 29, 2013 Please remember Deacon Fred in your prayers. He is remembered and missed. May he rest in peace! PRAYER FOR DEACON FRED Lord God, You chose your brother Fred to serve Your people as a deacon and to share the joys and burdens of their lives. Look with mercy on him and give him the reward of his labors, the fullness of life promised to those who preach Your Holy Gospel. We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen Our Father Hail Mary Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all our faithful departed, through the mercy of Christ, rest in peace. Amen Masses in memory of Deacon Fred will be said on the following days at St. Priscilla: January 26, 2014 at 8:30 am February 23, 2014 at 8:30 am March 29, 2014 at 4:00 pm April 27, 2014 at 12:15 pm May 25, 2014 at 8:30 am June 29, 2014 at 8:30 am Capital Improvement Collection There are additional parishioners who donated throughout the end of the month of December. We give special thanks to these parishioners: $73 Sophie and Anna Oracz $50 Teresito Villegas $40 Eugene Emile Warta $25 Peter O Grady, Nadine Czekaj $20 Mieczyslaw Jasek, Edwin Schultz, Bernice Tuszynski $10 Josephine Dwyer, Evelyn Gale, Arkadiusz Gwozdz, Waclaw Komosa, Maria Lasko, Frank Reckmann, Michael Rife $5 Javier Benitez, Piotr Bradlinski, Krzysztof Bryk, Elena Caravetta, Maria Greco, Jan Hapunik, Carol Hoffman, John Nardi, Charlene Poran, Christine Sherrod, Stephen Sodergren, Richard Vana, Jose Viray $3 Renato Biglete Thank you to these and all parishioners who contributed to our Capital Improvement Collection in December!