Saint Albert the Great Parish 8000 south Linder avenue BURBANK ILLINOIS 60459 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 708-423-0321 OPEN MONDAY - FRIDAY 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM SATURDAY 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
MASS INTENTIONS Sunday, December 10, 2017 6:15 am + Jan & Jozefa Konopka, + Stanislaw & Anna Michniak + Anna Kwak 7:30 am + Janice Krzayskowski 9:00 am + Mary Jo King - Death Anniv., + John Lawlor + Fr. Jerry Roche 10:30 am + Kazimierz Laz 1st Death Anniv., + Anna Mietus + Stanislaw & Maria Chlebek, + Maria Ptaszek + Jozef Szlembarski 6th Death Anniv. 12:00 pm - Anna & Family - Blessing, - All Souls in the Purgatory - All Souls of All Unborn Children 1:30 pm - All Parishioners - Blessing 5:00 pm + Jadwiga Ozlanska 6:30 pm - Paco & Rosalba Contreras 33rd Wedding Anniv. Blessing Monday, December 11, 2017 6:30 am - 7:30 am + Walenty & Agnieszka Zygmund 8:30 am + Helen Kieran 7:00 pm - Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass Tuesday, December 12, 2017 Our Lady of Guadalupe 4:00 am - Manianitas 5:00 am - Birthday Blessings For: Jan Stupak, Stefania Valentova Maria Haberova, Anna Suhanowska, Veronika Pitoniakowa 6:30 am + Guadalupe Martinez 8:30 am + Rose Ciesla, - Parish Purgatorial Society 7:00 pm - Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass Wednesday, December 13, 2017 6:30 am - 8:30 am + Evelyn Bloczynski 5:00 pm - Roraty - Children Mass Thursday, December 14, 2017 6:30 am - 8:30 am + Pat M. Fisher Friday, December 15, 2017 6:30 am + Luz Gutierrez 8:30 am - Saturday, December 16, 2017 7:00 am - Mass in the Adoration Chapel 8:30 am - 5:00 pm + Charles Hollcraft, + Ann Bartlaga SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Second Sunday of Advent; International Human Rights Day Monday: Tuesday: Page 2 St. Damasus I Our Lady of Guadalupe; Hanukkah begins at sunset Wednesday: St. Lucy Thursday: St. John of the Cross Saturday: Las Posadas begins Thank You for the Tabernacle Flowers Beata & Andrzej Kwak 12/10/2017 PARISH CONFESSIONS!!! Wednesday - December 20, 2017 11:00 am - 1:00 pm & 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 4TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT 12/24/17 MASS SCHEDULE 3:00 pm Mass in Spanish, NO 5:00 pm Mass in Polish CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE Sunday - December 24, 2017 - Christmas Eve 5:00 pm Mass in English, 8:00 pm Mass in Polish 10:00 pm Mass in Polish, 12:00 am Mass in English Monday - December 25, 2017 Christmas Day - A Holy Day of Obligation 5:00 pm Mass in Polish, 6:30 pm Mass in Spanish Tuesday - December 26, 2017, St. Stephen the Martyr 6:30 am Mass in English, 7:30 am Mass in Polish 8:30 am Mass in English, 12:00 pm Mass in Polish 7:00 pm Mass in Polish Sunday, December 31, 2017 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph 3:00 pm Mass in Spanish, NO 5:00 pm Mass in Polish 5:00 pm New Year s Eve Mass in English 7:00 pm New Year s Eve Mass in Polish Monday - January 1, 2018 Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God 5:00 pm Mass in Polish, 6:30 pm Mass in Spanish Let Us Pray for the Sick Deacon John Orzech, Rich Bukowski, Jan Zoltek, Brazeau Family, Lucille Carahar, Helena Domian, Frank Pietraszek, Helena Sermak, Bonnie Stuchly, Katarzyna Budz, Jozefa Gancarski, Tom Soukup, Dawn & Tom M., Bill W., Marlene J., Nancy, Dorothy J., Barbara J. & K., 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, Rich S. Jandura, Denise M. Jandura, Fr. Ted Bojczuk, Joseph Mendez, Don & Lois Pahl, Elaine Ziobro, Marilyn Buchalski, Mike & Debbie O Hara, Ken & Marie Shipman, Frank Hernandez, Rich Jandura, 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.
From the Pastor s Desk My Dear Friends! Today we celebrate the Second Sunday of Advent and continue to straighten our paths for the coming of Jesus Christ in the mystery of Christmas. In this holy season of Advent let us remember that Jesus should be at the center of our lives. Therefore, every day we have to take good care of the presence of Jesus in our life and in the lives of our families! Because of your kindness and generosity, we are able to continue with important work and improvements on the parish buildings; tuck pointing was done over the Cry Rooms, gutters were installed on the sisters house, carpet and bench cushions in the church have been professionally cleaned. Once again I would like to express heartfelt words of thanks for all the good that you do every day for "your beloved Church"! In this week s bulletin you will find a complete Christmas Mass schedule, information about Christmas Carols concert by our parish choirs (Saturday, January 6 th at 6:00 pm) and by our organist Kasia Szczech along with guests from the St. Xavier University (Saturday, January 13 th at 7:00 pm). Christmas season is rich in many events. Last week, Monday December 4th we had a nice get together with our parish Senior s Club; their special guest was mayor of Burbank, Mr. Dan Foy who assured us of his and town s support for our parish and relayed Merry Christmas and Happy New Year wishes. We wish the Mayor and the City of Burbank officials a Blessed Christmas as well. Finally, please remember that on December 16/ 17 (Saturday & Sunday) the second collection will be for the Christmas flowers and decorations. I ask you for understanding, generosity and kindness! Just like during the Christmas or New Year we shower each other with gifts, please make a generous gift to your church during the Christmas, New Year and St. Stephen Masses. I am convinced that Baby Jesus will remember your special sacrifices and bless you abundantly each day of the New Year 2018. I am grateful for each donation that you make, and embrace all of you with warm and zealous prayer! May the Maternal love of Our Lady of Guadalupe be with us during the following weeks of advent. We will celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Tuesday, December 12 th. Jesus, I trust in You! Fr. Mariusz Our Weekly Offering December 3, 2017 $14,083.00 5:00PM $1,748.00 6:15AM $928.00 7:30AM $1,729.00 9:00AM $1,979.00 10:30AM $2,756.00 12:00PM $1,478.00 1:30PM $1,393.00 5:00PM $989.00 6:30PM $643.00 Mail In $440.00 Human Development $5,596.00 Thank you to all who support our parish! Page 3 NEWS OF COMFORT In a time of preparation, much of it having to do with material things, it is good to hear the words of Isaiah, Comfort, give comfort to my people, / says your God (Isaiah 40:1). In a time of such stress and rush, when our usual burdens are augmented by piles of Christmas preparations, we can choose to slow down, take some time to heal, and appreciate the enormous gift we are about to receive. Christ, the Son of God, has become one of us, and knows our human limitations. Yet God, even now, is freeing us from the burdens that our inattentiveness to our God and to our deepest inner longings have heaped upon us. The Lord comes, not as a king with mighty armies, but as a shepherd leading the flocks with care and tenderness. Isaiah prophesies good news: our oppression is over, our sins forgiven. The savior we have awaited is coming, not the first time, but in the end times, as our salvation. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. St. Albert the Great Sacred Heart of Jesus Eucharistic Adoration Chapel is open Monday - Saturday 8:30 am - 8:30 pm Parishioners are needed to commit ONE HOUR per week. We invite all of you to attend a Holy Mass in the Chapel Saturday, December 16, 2017 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.
St. Albert the Great School We are one body Great things happen @ St. Albert the Great! Honors Assembly December 1, 2017 On December 1st, we celebrated the fine work and accomplishments of our students. Growth Mindset Awards High Honor Roll and Honor Roll Awards For more information please call: 708-424-7757 www.stalbertthegreatschool.com Twitter: @SATG_School / Facebook: StAlbertTheGreatCatholicSchool Sharing Tree 2017 Dear Parishioners; In your generosity please limit the number of tags to one per family so that more families can participate. Please bring your wrapped gift on Sunday, Dec.17 and take it downstairs to the church basement. We are collecting the gifts on this day only. There are also tags with envelopes available for monetary donations to our St. Vincent DePaul Society, any all amounts are appreciated. These envelopes can be put into the Sunday collection baskets or brought in on the 17th. Thank you for your cooperation and generosity. ALL PARISH MINISTERS AND VOLUNTEERS ARE INVITED TO THE ST. ALBERT THE GREAT APPRECIATION PARTY SATURDAY, 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. Plese RSVP to the parish office by 12/23/17. CELEBRANT SCHEDULE Saturday, December 16, 2017 5:00 pm - Fr. Wojciech Oleksy Sunday, December 17, 2017 6:15 am - Fr. Mariusz Nawalaniec Fr. Wojciech Oleksy 9:00 am - Fr. Leslaw Prebendowski 10:30 am - Fr. Mariusz Nawalaniec 12:00 pm - Fr. Joseph Mol 1:30 pm - Fr. Mariusz Nawalaniec 5:00 pm - Fr. Mariusz Nawalaniec 6:30 pm - Fr. Bernardo Lozano MAGICAL KEYS CHRISTMAS CONCERT! PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE NOVENA DECEMBER 3RD-12TH (for Mass times please refer to the Weekly Mass Schedule in the bulletin) Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass times: in Spanish 5:00 am and 7:00 pm Rosary in Spanish 6:30 pm Mass in English 6:30 am, 8:30 am, in Polish 7:30 am Page 4
Moi Drodzy! Z biurka Ks. Proboszcza To już druga niedziela Adwentu. Wciaż prostujemy ścieżki naszego życia na przyjście Jezusa w tajemnicy Bożego Narodzenia. W tym świętym czasie Adwentu pamiętajmy, że Jezus ma być dla nas najważniejszy, ma być centrum naszego życia. Dlatego dbaj o obecność Jezusa w twoim życiu i w życiu twojej rodziny każdego dnia! Każdego dnia i tygodnia dzięki waszej życzliwości i ofiarności robimy kolejne ważne prace i naprawy w budynkach, które znajdują się w naszym kompleksie parafialnym. Tylko w ostatnim tygodniu zostały zamontowane rynny na budynku sióstr zakonnych; został wyczyszczony karpet i poduszki na ławkach w naszym kościele oraz zostały poprawione fugi i betonowe płyty na tzw. Crying Room s. Raz jeszcze składam serdeczne słowa podziękowań za wszelkie dobro jakie codziennie czynicie dla Swojego umiłowanego Kościoła! Bardzo was proszę o zabranie ze sobą do swoich domów biuletynu parafialnego w którym znajdziemy dokładny rozkład Mszy Świętych w okresie Bożego Narodzenia, znajdziemy tam ponadto informacje na temat koncertu kolęd w wykonaniu naszych grup muzycznych i chórów oraz informacje na temat opłatka dla wszystkich grup i stowarzyszeń parafialnych (sobota 6 stycznia o godz. 6:00 wieczorem) a także specjalnego koncertu świątecznego w wykonaniu Kasi Szczęch oraz zaproszonych gości z St. Xavier University (sobota 13 styczeń o godz. 7:00 wieczorem). Czas, który teraz przeżywamy obfituje także w różnego rodzaju spotkania mikołajowe i opłatkowe. W ostatnim tygodniu (poniedziałek) takie spotkanie celebrowaliśmy wspólnie z naszym parafialnym Klubem Seniora. Na spotkaniu tym obecny był także major naszego miasta Burbank Mr. Dan Foy, który zapewnił nas o wszelkiego rodzaju wsparciu i życzliwości władz miasta dla naszej parafii. Przy tej okazji Mr. Foy przekazał naszej parafii życzenia świąteczne i noworoczne: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Te życzenia dla włodarzy naszego miasta odwzajemniamy! Na koniec pamiętajmy, że już za tydzień 16 i 17 grudnia (sobota i niedziela) druga ofiara na tacę przeznaczona będzie na kwiaty i dekoracje świąteczne przed Bożym Narodzeniem. Proszę was o wyrozumiałość, hojność i życzliwość! Podobnie jak w okresie Bożego Narodzenia czy też Nowego Roku obdarowujemy się wzajemnie prezentami, tak samo proszę was, abyście w te nadchodzące dni Bożego Narodzenia, Świętego Szczepana oraz Nowego Roku również złożyli specjalny prezent (ofiarę) dla naszej parafii z której posługi codziennie lub co tygodniowo tak bardzo licznie korzystamy. Jestem przekonany, że Boże Dziecię na pewno nie zapomni tej waszej specjalnej ofiary i będzie wam oraz waszym bliskim obficie błogosławić na każdy dzień Nowego Roku 2018. Za każdą donację, ofiarę, dar jestem już dziś ogromnie wam wdzięczny. Wszystkich dobroczyńców ogarniam serdeczną i gorliwą modlitwą. Niech w kolejnym tygodniu Adwentu towarzyszy nam matczyna opieka Matki Bożej z Guadalupe, której Święto obchodzić będziemy we wtorek 12 grudnia. Jezu, ufam Tobie! Fr. Mariusz Rekolekcje Adwentowe : Niedziela 17-go Grudnia, 2017 6:15 am, 10:30 am, 1:30 pm, 5:00 pm Poniedziałek 18-go, Wtorek 19-go, Środa 20-go Grudnia, 2017 12:00 pm, 7:00 pm Spowiedź Adwentowa w j. Polskim: Środa 20-go Grudnia, 2017 11:00 am do 1:00 pm oraz 6:00 pm do 9:00 pm Niedziela, 24-go Grudnia - Wigilia Bożego Narodzenia, 2017 - Msza w. w j. Angielskim 5:00 pm (NIE BĘDZIE NIEDZIELNEJ MSZY ŚW. O GODZ. 5:00 PM W J. POLSKIM) 8:00 pm Pasterka dla dzieci w j. Polskim, 10:00 pm Pasterka w j. Polskim, 12:00 am Pasterka w j. Angielskim. Poniedziałek, 25-go Grudnia 2017 - Boże Narodzenie - Msze Św. w j. Angielskim: 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 12:00 pm Msze Św. w j. Polskim: 6:15 am, 10:30 am, 1:30 pm oraz 5:00 pm, Msza Św. w j. Hiszpańskim 6:30 pm Wtorek, 26-go Grudnia 2017 - Szczepana Męczennika Msze Św. w j. Angielskim: 6:30 am, 8:30 am, Msze Św. w j. Polskim: 7:30 am, 12:00 pm oraz 7:00 pm Niedziela, 31-go Grudnia 2017 - Pożegnanie Starego Roku - Msze Św. w j. Angielskim: 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 12:00 pm, 5:00 pm, Msze Św. w j. Polskim: 6:15 am, 10:30 am, 1:30 pm, 7:00 pm, (NIE BĘDZIE MSZY ŚW. O GODZ. 5:00 PM W J. POLSKIM), Msza Św. w j. Hiszpańskim 3:00 pm Poniedziałek, 1-go Stycznia 2018 - Nowy Rok Msze Św. w j. Angielskim: 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 12:00 pm Msze Św. w j. Polskim: 6:15 am, 10:30 am, 1:30 pm oraz 5:00 pm, Msza Św. w j. Hiszpańskim 6:30 pm Page 5
PARISH OFFICE....(708)423-0321 BIURO PARAFIALNE po polsku...(708)423-0321 For Sacraments of Baptism, Marriage, parish registration, convert instruction, prolonged illness at home. PARISH WEBSITE www.stalbertgreat.com E-MAIL stalbert@archchicago.org PARISH BOUNDARIES North-75th St. East-Cicero, West-Narragansett South-87th St. (Cicero to Austin) 83rd St. (Austin to Narragansett) MINISTRY OF CARE. (708)423-0321 Deacon Irvin A. Bryce Jr. PRAYER NETWORK...(708)966-4068 Mrs. Marlene Rybicki ST. ALBERT THE GREAT SCHOOL.(708)424-7757 5535 West State Road Mrs. Jodi McLawhorn, Principal www.stalbertthegreatschool.com ST. ALBERT THE GREAT LANGUAGE PROGRAM FR. IGNACY POSADZY.(708)423-5714 www.szkolaksignacego.com E-MAIL polska@szkolaksignacego.com CCD OFFICE...(708)636-0406 5535 West State Road, Burbank, Il. SPRED PROGRAM.. (708)205-9535 SPRED PROGRAM po polsku..(708)728-9526 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 Many people think that Saint Francis originated the Christmas crèche, but its origins go far back. The Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome has housed what is said to be relics of the cradle of Jesus since the seventh century. In time, every year during the Christmas season the reliquary (container for relics) was surrounded by an increasingly grand three-dimensional scene of the place of Jesus birth. Rocks and trees, houses, streams, figurines of villagers going about their daily tasks were all included. It was a very dramatic presentation. If you ve ever seen an elaborate model train installation, you get the idea. The proper term for this depiction is presepio, from the Latin word for surround or hedge. Over the centuries, the custom spread first to churches, and then to aristocratic homes. In Italy, whole chapels are often set aside for the presepio, and it is not unusual to have hundreds of figures. It can sometimes be a challenge to locate the Holy Family amid the crowd, almost like a Where s Waldo? children s book. The oldest surviving presepio is in St. Mary Major and dates from the thirteenth century, although many pieces have been broken or lost. Saint Francis of Assisi took a decidedly creative step in 1233 in the village of Greccio, when he directed his followers to fill a manger with hay and tether an ox and ass nearby. He then invited the villagers to attend Mass outdoors near the crib, the worshipers themselves becoming a living presepio. By the seventeenth century, the tradition was well-established, particularly in Naples, and had a firm hold in Portugal, Spain, and in the Provence region of France. Today, it is not unusual to find presepios with five hundred figures, a vivid reminder of Emmanuel, God-with-us! Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. 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 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 $11.00. 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.