Saint Albert the Great Parish 8000 south Linder avenue, BURBANK ILLINOIS 60459

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1 Saint Albert the Great Parish 8000 south Linder avenue, BURBANK ILLINOIS St. Albert the Great Parish Mission Statement. St. Albert the Great Parish is a Catholic community, a sacramental people of God. We embrace all age groups, interests and backgrounds, and are drawn around the table of the Lord, we pray together, laugh and cry together, and work together for the purpose of drawing strength to make gospel message and its values alive in our people, we are a community steeped in tradition with many ministries to offer. We welcome all to share in our education and spiritual life. PARISH STAFF: REV. MARIUSZ NAWALANIEC PASTOR REV. LESLAW PREBENDOWSKI SCh. ASSOCIATE PASTOR REV. WOJCIECH OLEKSY ASSOCIATE PASTOR REV. BERNARDO LOZANO HERNANDEZ ASSOCIATE PASTOR REV. JOSEPH MOL SUNDAY VISITING PRIEST PERMANENT DEACONS: MR. IRVIN A. BRYCE, JR. MR. RAYMUNDO DIAZ DE LEON MR. RAUL C. DUQUE MISSIONARY SISTERS OF CHRIST THE KING: SR. WERONIKA ILNICKA SR. BEATA KOLTUN SR. WIOLETTA KOLTUN PARISH OFFICE OPEN MONDAY - FRIDAY 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM SATURDAY 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

2 MASS INTENTIONS Sunday, January 7, :15 am + Jan & Jozefa Konopka, + Stanislaw & Anna Michniak + Anna Kwak 7:30 am + Ercole & Innocenza Sturino 9:00 am + Jozef Kowalczyk - 5th Death Anniv. + Patricia Leeny - Death Anniv., + Anna Mietus 10:30 am + Maria Ptaszek, Kazimierz Laz, + Stanislaw Brozny + Marianna Wlodarczyk, + Wladyslaw Truty 12:00 pm + Sandie Powers, + Paul Marr 1:30 pm + Leon Siedlarczyk, + Antoni Kaluza 1st Death Anniv. + Monika Maturlak 5th Death Anniv. 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm + Teresa Gusman - 7th Death Anniv., +Victoria Silva + Maria Del Refugio Romo Monday, January 8, :30 am - For All Parishioners - Blessing 7:30 am - Souls in the Purgatory 8:30 am + Frank Zygmunt 3rd Death Anniv. Tuesday, January 9, :30 am - 7:30 am - 8:30 am - Wednesday, January 10, :30 am - 7:30 am - Souls in the Purgatory 8:30 am + Patrick Tarring Thursday, January 11, :30 am + 7:30 am - 8:30 am + Eugene Silder Friday, January 12, :30 am - 7:30 am - 8:30 am - Michael Molloy Saturday, January 13, :30 am - Souls in the Purgatory 8:30 am - 5:00 pm + Ann Bartlaga SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: The Epiphany of the Lord; National Migration Week; Julian Calendar Christmas Monday: The Baptism of the Lord Tuesday: First Week in Ordinary Time begins Saturday: St. Hilary; Blessed Virgin Mary EASTERN STAR Fair eastern star, that art ordain d to run Before the sages, to the rising Sun, Here cease thy course, and wonder that the cloud Of this poor stable can thy Maker shroud. Sir John Beaumont Page 2 GOD S PROMISE TO ALL PEOPLE Today Isaiah reminds the people of God that the land shall be restored to their possession, they shall rejoice to see their people return from the bondage of exile, and that they shall be a light to the nations. In other words, through the people of Israel, the Savior shall come to all people who seek God with a sincere heart. This brings joy and the radiance of God s glory to all the world and to all people everywhere. Through the fidelity of the people of God, and through God s fidelity to them, all people shall become God s children and rejoice in the fulfillment of God s promise to Israel. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. THANK YOU FROM THE ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY We would like to thank the following for the generosity displayed in the Thanksgiving and Christmas Food Drive; St. Albert the Great School, CCD Children, Parents and Staff, Seniors Club, and many, many Parishioners. It was one of the largest food collections and enough to help our clients, well into the winter months. Further, I need to mention the Wooden Collection Box used for Food Collection. It is indeed to collect only non-perishable food. Clothing and other items left there are not used by St. Vincent De Paul since we are no longer a donation facility. They are being thrown out. Please find another charitable source to make these donations. ALL NIGHT ADORATION - EVERY 2ND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH. (In Spanish). We begin at 8:30 pm. For more information please contact Deacon Raymundo Diaz de Leon after the 6:30 pm Sunday Mass. Thank You for the Tabernacle Flowers Let Us Pray for the Sick Edward & Genowefa 1/07/2018 Louise Opelar, Denise & Rich Jandura, Deacon John Orzech, Rich Bukowski, Brazeau Family, Lucille Carahar, Helena Domian, Frank Pietraszek, Helena Sermak, Bonnie Stuchly, Katarzyna Budz, Jozefa Gancarski, Tom Soukup,Duane Kelly, Alice Dulce & Family, Lupe Alvarez & Family, Bartel Amato, Lefteri Pruett, Jessie Pullido, Sr. Marlyn Grabelzki, Sr. Paulette Piete, Jim Patula, Dominic Canino, Bob Speck, Kevin Arp, Jerry Arp, Denise M. Jandura, Fr. Ted Bojczuk, Joseph Mendez, Don & Lois Pahl, Elaine Ziobro, Marilyn Buchalski, Mike & Debbie O Hara, Ken & Marie Shipman, Frank Hernandez, Imelda Gomez, Shirley McVane, Carl Demma, Margaret Geinosky, Bernice Hylaszek, Theresa Stanislawek, Joshua Szymanek, Karen Hock, Linda Mazgaj, Tom Grogan, Smykowski, Bernadine Hainswoth - Miller, Dorothy Rapacz, Flora Mortell, Rubio, Fr. Thomas Mescall, Nancy & Wayne Kinzie, Marie King Doyle, Bernice Ciszek, Diane and Robert Juris, Salvatore Bottari, Theresa Lonski, Alex Silverman, Hedderman Family, Mary Ann Riccio. For the Deceased: Gerald Zemanski.

3 From the Pastor s Desk My Dear Parishioners and Guests of St. Albert the Great Church! The Christmas and New Year celebrations are already behind us. Let us remember that Jesus needs to be born in us and our brothers and sisters daily, and throughout our entire Christian life. Once again I would like to thank all parishioners who took part in the preparation of the Christmas decorations, liturgy, music, service at the altar, etc. My special gratitude goes to all our parishioners and guests who in such large groups visited our parish Bethlehem in Burbank! Thank you for your gifts of prayer and monetary donations. Because during our Sunday collection we are still receiving your Christmas donations, in a few weeks I will give you the total sum of your Christmas offerings to St. Albert the Great. If anyone still would like to make a Christmas donation, please do so as soon as possible. Please, remember that all your offerings are tax-deductible. The donations statements for past year will be mailed out next week. The New Year 2018 is here and before us new plans, projects, and hopes. Unfortunately, in the past years, many things have been ignored and neglected. All projects were turned into empty words, promises, and smiles. I believe that step by step, slowly, with God's help and human kindness we will realize our next projects in and around the Church. I know that together we will do much because we are people of action! Beginning with February 11th we will have regular Monthly Second Collections for the Fire Alarm System for the church. Let s think! Every weekend we have over 4,000 faithful in our church, therefore we need to assure their safety. These safety requirements are implemented not only in our country but countries all over the world. During work on this project, we will work on other projects such as removal of moisture in certain areas of the choir loft and installation of a new carpet and tiles. As always, I will keep you posted on the progress of these projects. Next month (in February) we will install the sculpture relieves of Our Lady of Sorrows and John the Evangelist, which were ordered from Italy. They will be placed over the Tabernacle. We plan to have this project to be finalized with the conjunction of the Lent period in the Catholic Church. On this occasion, I would like to thank all parishioners who funded these beautiful reliefs! Recently we mounted in our presbytery a special plaque with names of all donors. The above is the most recent news from our parish life. New information will follow next week. May the Infant Jesus bless the world, our city of Burbank, our parishioners of St. Albert the Great, and our families! Jesus I Trust in You! Fr. Mariusz TREE OF LIFE Tree of Life is located in the back of the church at our Lady of Czestochowa Shrine. You can establish a beautiful memorial to a loved one by inscribing a leaf with his or her name. The donation for a leaf is $ Donation for a larger memorial leaf is $1, The money collected is used for the maintenance of the church property. For more information please call in the parish office. Our Weekly Offering December 31, , :00PM $2, :15AM $ :30AM $1, :00AM $1, :30AM $3, :00PM $1, :30PM $2, :00PM $ Mail In $ Parish Maint. $5, New Year s Day $12, May God Bless all who support our parish! Page 3 MARCH FOR LIFE MASS AND RALLY - JANUARY 14, 2:00 PM FEDERAL PLAZA - 50 W. ADAMS - CHICAGO Marching in peace through the streets of Chicago during an annual public event composed of people from diverse ethnic, social and religious backgrounds dedicated to defending and protecting all human life. Our goal is to serve as a visual and vocal reminder that the people of Chicago and the Midwest stand for LIFE. The Youth Rally will start from The Frances Xavier Warde Catholic School (Auditorium) on 751 North State Street Chicago, IL Doors open at 8 a.m. door and the rally will end at Holy Name Cathedral around 11 a.m., when Mass will be celebrated. Cost: $10 per ticket (lunch option is separate) Mass Cardinal Cupich will preside Mass starts at 11 a.m. at Holy Name Cathedral, Chicago Please visit for more information. Please, join us for a Mass in the Adoration Chapel Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 7:00 am Our Sacred Heart Adoration Chapel is open Monday - Saturday 8:30 am - 8:30 pm Parishioners are welcome to commit ONE HOUR per week.

4 St. Albert the Great School We are one body Registration is now open for the 2018/2019 school year. Financial assistance and scholarships are available including the new TAX CREDIT SCHOLARSHIP! See our website for more information: In the new year we are excited that we will continue to be awarded with our multi-million dollar grant to implement our Personalized Learning program! New Catholic School Scholarship Opportunity for 2018/19 School Year. Through the Invest in Kids Act, the state of Illinois has created a new way to fund scholarships for children from low-income households who want to attend private schools. This program provides an opportunity for more students to receive a quality Catholic education. The tax credit scholarships offered through this program could cover up to 100 percent of tuition and fees for eligible, low-income students. Not all families will be eligible for the new scholarships, but we want to make sure all families are aware of the program. Program details are still being finalized, but you can find information on the scholarships, the application process and the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on the Archdiocese of Chicago s website, archchicago.org/tcs. If you have any questions about tax credit scholarships, please contact the Archdiocese at InvestInKids@archchicago.org or For more information please call: / Facebook: StAlbertTheGreatCatholicSchool The 2018 Mass Book is Open - Please stop at the parish office if you would like to reserve Masses for your loved ones. Parish office hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm - Closed Sundays ALL PARISH MINISTERS AND VOLUNTEERS ARE INVITED TO THE ST. ALBERT THE GREAT CHRISTMAS PARTY SAT., JANUARY 6, 2018 Please join us for Christmas Carol concert in the church at 6:00 pm and dinner in Rogers Hall at 7:00 pm. DONATION STATEMENTS FOR 2017 After December all past due donation envelopes will be entered for January Statements will be mailed out to all parishioners that requested statements in the past years. If this will be a new parishioners first request for donation statement, please call the parish office at CELEBRANT SCHEDULE Saturday, January, 13, :00 pm - Fr. Joseph Mol Sunday, January 14, :15 am - Fr. Leslaw Prebendowski 7:30 am - Fr. Mariusz Nawalaniec 9:00 am - Fr. Mariusz Nawalaniec 10:30 am - Fr. Leslaw Prebendowski 12:00 pm - Fr. Mariusz Nawalaniec 1:30 pm - Fr. Leslaw Prebendowski 5:00 pm - Fr. Leslaw Prebendowski 6:30 pm - Fr. Bernardo Lozano MAGICAL KEYS CHRISTMAS CONCERT! Anyone in our parish that is sick or homebound, and would like to receive Holy Communion, please call the parish office and request a visit from the Minister of Care. Page 4

5 Z biurka Ks. Proboszcza Moi Drodzy Parafianie oraz Goście! Za nami uroczyste celebracje Świąt Bożego Narodzenia i Nowego Roku. Pamiętajmy nieustannie o tym. że Pan Jezus ma codziennie rodzić się w naszych sercach i życiu oraz przez nasze dobre chrześcijańskie życie ma się On rodzić w naszych bliźnich. Raz jeszcze wszystkim tym, którzy w jakikolwiek sposób zaangażowali się w przygotowanie świątecznych dekoracji, liturgii, muzyki, służby przy ołtarzu itp. składam serdeczne i wdzięczne podziękowanie. Moją szczególną wdzięczność kieruję także do wszystkich naszych parafian i gości za liczną obecność w te świąteczne dni w naszym parafialnym Betlejem w Burbank! Dziękuję za dar modlitwy oraz ofiary materialne jakie zostały złożone w naszym kościele. Ponieważ te specjalne dary-ofiary materialne wciąż są składane w czasie niedzielnych Mszy Świętych (kolekta) to za około dwa lub trzy tygodnie podam wam dokładną sumę waszego daru świątecznego dla parafii. Jeśli ktoś tego jeszcze nie uczynił to gorąco zachęcam i pokornie proszę o materialne wsparcie dla naszego kościoła w Burbank. Pamiętajcie, że wysokość złożonej ofiary możecie sobie w przyszłości odliczyć od podatku. Należy się tylko zgłościć do kancelarii parafialnej po stosowny dokument. Tydzień temu rozpoczęliśmy Nowy Rok Pański Przed nami też nowe plany, projekty i nadzieje. Niestety, wiele spraw w przeszłości zostało zlekceważonych i zaniedbanych. Wszystko kończyło się tylko na pustych słowach obietnicy i sztucznych uśmiechach. Wierzę, że krok po kroku, powoli z Bożą pomocą i ludzką życzliwością zrealizujemy nasze kolejne prace w kościele i wokół niego. Wiem, że tego wspólnie dokonamy, bo jesteśmy w naszej wspólnocie parafialnej ludźmi konkretnego czynu i działania! Od lutego przez kolejne nadchodzące miesiące będziemy mieć raz w miesiącu specjalną składkę na pokrycie kosztów zainstalowania systemu przeciwpożarowego w naszym kościele. Na zdrowy rozsądek pomyślmy tylko, że co tydzień w naszym kościele mamy ponad 4 tysiące wiernych. Musimy więc dbać o bezpieczeństwo ludzi znajdujących się w środku świątyni. Takie są wymagania i przepisy bezpieczeństwa nie tylko w USA, Burbank, ale i na całym świecie. Przy okazji realizacji tego projektu napewno będziemy dokonywać jeszcze innych prac związanych z upiększeniem naszej świątyni (usunięcie wilgoci na chórze, położenie nowego karpetu w kościele, położenie specjalnych płytek w nawie głównej kościoła oraz przy głównych wejściach do niego). O wszystkim będę was jak zawsze na bieżąco informował. W następnym miesiącu (luty) zostaną także zainstalowane zamówione już wcześniej we Włoszech nowe płaskorzeźby Matki Bożej Bolesnej i Świetego Jana Ewangelisty wokół głównego krzyża nad tabernakulum. Ten projekt zainstalowania płaskorzeźb zostanie specjalnie połączony z rozpoczęciem okresu Wielkiego Postu w Kościele Katolickim. Przy okazji tej informacji raz jeszcze z głebi mojego serca i umysłu dziękuję wszystkim tym, którzy ufundowali te piękne płaskorzeźby! W ostatnich dniach została zamontowana w naszym presbiterium specjalna tablica z imionami oraz nazwiskami wszystkich fundatorów-darczyńców. To na razie tyle bieżących informacji z życia naszej parafii. Inne informacje podam za tydzień. Niech Boża Dziecina błogosławi światu, naszemu miastu Burbank, naszej parafii św. Alberta Wielkiego, naszym rodzinom i nam samym! Jezu, ufam Tobie! Fr. Mariusz SZUKAJCIE, A ZNAJDZIECIE! Mędrcy ze Wschodu szukali Boga i tęsknili za Nim, dlatego Go znaleźli. Spełniły się na nich słowa filozofa Błażeja Pascala: Panie, kto Ciebie szuka, już Ciebie znalazł, a kto za Tobą tęskni, już Ciebie ma. Dziś możemy zapytać: na czym właściwie polega Boże Objawienie? Przecież zapowiadany przez proroków Mesjasz miał przynieść na ziemię pokój, sprawiedliwość, porządek tymczasem wciąż słyszymy o wojnach, kataklizmach, morderstwach, nienawiści między ludźmi, o braku miłości. Co zatem zmieniło się po Bożym Objawieniu, po zamieszkaniu Boga między ludźmi? Co to za Objawienie, skoro świat Go nie uznał? Co to za Bóg, obok którego świat przeszedł obojętnie? Gdyby dziś nagle Pan objawił swą potęgę, każdy człowiek upadłby na twarz przed Jego majestatem. Dlaczego tego nie czyni? Bo Jemu nie zależy na czcicielach, którzy się Go lękają. Jego królestwo nie jest zbudowane na strachu, ale na miłości. Dzisiejsza uroczystość to dzień łaski. Widzimy, że plan zbawienia obejmuje całą ludzkość. Jej przedstawiciele, Mędrcy ze Wschodu poganie, pojawiają się z hołdem u Chrystusa w grocie Betlejemskiej. Czy my także Go szukamy, czy naprawdę chcemy Jego królestwa na ziemi? Czy chcemy może tzw. świętego spokoju bez Boga. Nie możemy ulegać złudzeniu i z założonymi rękami czekać na Chrystusa jak na spóźniający się pociąg. Od momentu objawienia się Boga poganom, których reprezentują Mędrcy, rozpoczęło się szukanie Chrystusa, które trwa do dziś. Z tą różnicą, że jedni szukają Go, tak jak Mędrcy, aby oddać Mu pokłon, podczas gdy inni, jak Herod, aby Go zgładzić. (Edycja Św. Pawła). Page 5

6 PARISH OFFICE....(708) BIURO PARAFIALNE po polsku...(708) For Sacraments of Baptism, Marriage, parish registration, convert instruction, prolonged illness at home. PARISH WEBSITE PARISH BOUNDARIES North-75th St. East-Cicero, West-Narragansett South-87th St. (Cicero to Austin) 83rd St. (Austin to Narragansett) MINISTRY OF CARE. (708) Deacon Irvin A. Bryce Jr. PRAYER NETWORK...(708) Mrs. Marlene Rybicki ST. ALBERT THE GREAT SCHOOL.(708) West State Road Mrs. Jodi McLawhorn, Principal ST. ALBERT THE GREAT LANGUAGE PROGRAM FR. IGNACY POSADZY.(708) CCD OFFICE...(708) West State Road, Burbank, Il. SPRED PROGRAM.. (708) SPRED PROGRAM po polsku..(708) MASSES SATURDAY 5:00 PM Sunday Obligation (English) SUNDAY 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM (English) 6:15 AM, 10:30 AM, 1:30 PM, 5:00 PM (Polish), 6:30 PM (Spanish) WEEKDAY MASSES (Monday-Friday) 6:30 AM, 8:30 AM (English), 7:30 AM (Polish) SATURDAY MASS 7:30 AM ( Polish) 8:30 AM (English) SACRED HEART ADORATION CHAPEL Open Monday - Saturday from 8:30AM to 8:30 PM FIRST FRIDAY Bilingual Confessions 7:00-7:30 AM and 4:30-6:00 PM; 6:00 PM Mass (Polish) HOLY DAYS Please refer to schedules printed in the bulletin prior to the Holiday Vigil Mass - 7:00 PM (evening before Holy Day) SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday 4:00-4:45 PM SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM 1st, 2nd, 3rd Sundays at 3:15 PM Baptismal Preparation Class Last Thursday of month at 7:00 PM Parish registration and attendance at the Baptismal Preparation Class are required prior to Baptism SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE All wedding arrangements must be made with a parish priest at least 6 months prior to scheduled date Times of marriages are as follows: Saturday 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM, Sunday - no weddings TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Where on earth would you go to honor the magi? Iran or Saudi Arabia, Tarshish or the Isles come to mind, but Cologne, Germany would be a good choice. There the Shrine of the Three Kings has been the centerpiece of the city s cathedral since the fourth century. Today it is the largest reliquary in the world: a gilded and ornamented triple casket gleaming high above the altar. In the fourth century, the supposed relics of the wise men were taken from Constantinople to Milan, where they remained until the German Emperor with the unlikely name Frederick Barbarossa (Red Beard) gave them to the Archbishop of Cologne. Ever since, pilgrims have streamed into the city to honor the magi, the first of all pilgrims, and thus the heavenly patrons of all who have some holy wanderlust. This largest Gothic cathedral in Europe today was begun in the mid-1200s to house the relics. In medieval times, the relics in a city s possession were often the key to a sound international economy. The reliquary was last opened in 1864, and the remains of three men were indeed discovered. The cathedral is well worth a visit, with enormous twin spires forming the largest façade of any church in the world (it is the model for St. Patrick s in New York). Construction began in 1248 and ended in 1880, a six-hundred-year project. Today, it is a World Heritage Site, described by the U.N. as an exceptional work of human creative genius. This great treasure of our tradition suffered fourteen direct bomb hits in World War II but did not collapse. It survived while the city burned around it, preserved, the townspeople say, by three heavenly patrons. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. NEWS & EVENTS & NEWS & EVENTS & NEWS & EVENTS Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays St. Albert the Great Seniors (60 or over) meet 1st and 3rd Monday of each month from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Rogers Hall. Please come, meet your neighbors, make new friends, play Bingo. St. Albert the Great Holy Name Society members meet 2nd Monday after 2nd Sunday of the Month in Rogers Hall at 7:30 p.m. Pro Life Group meets every 1st Monday of each month in the Administration Building at 7:00 p.m. Please Join them! Play Bingo every Tuesday Night. Door open at 4:00 p.m. Books only $ Come Hungry! Full kitchen - Hot Dogs, hamburgers, Chicken, Nachos, Tamales, Soup, Soda, Coffee and more! Wednesdays Bible Study in the Administration Building St. Joseph Room 10:00 a.m. Happy 57th Wedding Anniversary Matt & Ann Kopp and Ron & Mary Jane Shehane St. Vincent de Paul Society meets second Wednesday of every month at 5:45 p.m. in the Administration Building St. Joseph Room. 1 hour Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the Adoration Chapel 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Boy Scouts Troop 481 meet every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Albert Room. Fridays Cub Scouts Pack 3481 meets on Fridays at 6:00 p.m. in the St. Albert Room (off for summer) Saturdays St. Albert the Great Prayer Group meets every Saturday in the Administration Building St. Joseph Room at 1:30 p.m.