St. Alexander Parish Administration Directory

Parish Administrative Center 7025 W. 126th St. Palos Heights, IL 60463 Phone: 708-448-4861 Fax: 708-448-0039

Pastor: …………………….. Rev. Martin Michniewicz ext. 227

Associate Pastor: ……………… Rev. Patrick O’Neill ext. 223

Deacons: ……………………………. Jim Horton, Tim Keating

Director Parish Home & Health Ministry: Jim Horton ext. 232

Accounting Department Director: ….. Paula Somers ext. 233

Director of Music: ………………….. Patrick Mooney ext. 224

Parish Center & Parish Athletic Director: ……………………………………… Cathy Sullivan - 361-2626 Life Teen Coordinator: …… Deacon Tim Keating - 448-6624

Counseling Center: …………………………448-4861 ext.310

Director: .…………. Sr. Claire Marie Czerwiec, SSND, LCPC

St. Alexander’s on the Web …… www.stalexanderpalos.org

Parish E-Mail: ………………………. alchurch1@comcast.net

St. Alexander School 126th St. and 71st Ave. Palos Heights, IL 60463 Phone: 708-448-0408 Fax: 708-448-5947

Principal: ………………………………………...…… Cathy Biel

Assistant Principal: …………………...……. Mary Dombrowski

Administrative Assistants: ……….…...…... Mary Ann Pellicore

……………………………………...……………. Renee Chavez

School Web: ………………….... www.stalexanderschool.com

School E-Mail: …………….... stalexanderschool@yahoo.com

Religious Education Office 126th St. and 71st Ave. Palos Heights, IL 60463

Phone: 708-448-6624

Director of Religious Education: ……..... Deacon Tim Keating

Administrative Assistant: …………………...……. Nancy Cook

The Epiphany of the Lord January 8, 2017

The magi were

overjoyed at

seeing the star,

and on entering

the house

they saw the child

with Mary

his mother.

Matthew 2:10-11

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Spreading the Holy Fire Celebrating Christ Risen from the Dead through the 7 Sacraments

MATRIMONY Celebration of God’s Blessings on the Loving Union

between Man and Woman Please call the Parish Administration Center at least 4 months in advance of your wedding. Pre-Cana for engaged couples is required by the Archdiocese Matrimony Contact: Fr. Martin Michniewicz & Fr. Patrick O’Neill 448-4861

Sacraments of Initiation

Sacraments of Commitment

BAPTISM Celebration of Entrance into Christ’s Church

You must be a registered parishioner in this parish.

At least one Godparent must be a practicing Catholic. The other must be a Christian.

Parents must register for a class on Baptism BEFORE your baby is baptized. Archdiocesan required classes are held once a month, usually on the 1st Monday of the month, and facili-tated by trained parishioners. Baptism contact Joan DeVito 448-4861 ext. 237

RCIA Celebration of the Rites of Christian Initiation of Adults This process is for adults who would like to join the Roman Catholic Church and have never been Baptized, or were Baptized in another Christian denomination. There is also a process for children (RCIC) and teens (RCIT). RCIA/RCIC/RCIT contact - Deacon Jim Horton 448-4861 & Deacon Tim Keating 448-6624

Sacraments of Healing

RECONCILIATION Celebration of God’s Forgiveness

through Personal Confession

Saturday Morning: 8:30 - 9:00 AM

Saturday Evening: after the 5:00 PM Mass

Other Times by Appointment

ANOINTING OF THE SICK Celebration of God’s Restorative Love & Forgiveness

Sacrament offers strength to the living. If someone becomes seriously ill, please call the Parish Administrative Center. Ministers of Care are available to bring Holy Communion and/or visit with the sick and homebound. Also every 1st Saturday - 6:00 - 7:00 PM in church

HOLY ORDERS Celebration of Ordained Service to the Church

The three offices of the Sacrament of Holy Orders are bishop, priest and deacon. All three are conferred by the sacramental act called “ordination.” Priesthood Contact - Fr. Michniewicz 448-4861 ext 227 Archdiocese of Chicago Vocation Director: Fr. Brian Welter - 312-534-8298

CONFIRMATION Celebration of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit

This Sacrament is normally celebrated in 8th Grade and is a 2 year program of preparation.

Confirmation Contacts: Deacon Tim Keating - Religious Education 448-6624 Cathy Biel - School 448-0408 The Archdiocese also offers classes for adults wishing to receive Confirmation. Adult Confirmation Contact - Deacon Tim Keating & Deacon Jim Horton 448-4861

Eucharistic Liturgy (Mass)

Sunday Vigil: 5:00 PM (Saturday)

Sunday: 7:00, 9:00, 10:30 AM, 12:00 Noon &

6:00 PM (Life Teen Youth Mass)

Monday through Friday: 6:30 & 8:45 AM

Saturday Morning: 8:00 AM

Holy Day Vigil: 7:00 PM

Holy Day: 6:30, 8:45 AM & 7:00 PM

EUCHARIST Celebration of Sharing Fully at Christ’s Altar of Sacrifice & Communion with Jesus and His Church

Eucharistic Adoration Thursday before the 1st Friday

9:15 AM - 7:00 PM Benediction

Evening of Prayer and Adoration

On the 1st Saturday 4:30 PM - Rosary 5:00 PM - Mass

6:00 PM - Prayers for Healing

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Dear Parishioners,

As the liturgical season of Christmas soon comes to an end, I would like to thank all the people who helped make our liturgical celebrations so spiritually meaningful and enjoyable. They include: our par-ish Arts and Environment Committee who put so much time into planning and decorating our church this year for Christmas. Our parish choirs for all their extra hours of practice and performing at our Christmas liturgies and especially the carols before Midnight Mass. Your voices certainly lifted our spirits and hearts to our Lord this holiest of seasons. All our ushers, lectors, Eucharistic ministers and altar servers who assisted at Mass to celebrate this special season. All our parishioners who participated in our Mass by their prayers and singing from the pews; and to all who were so generous by donating in our Christmas collection.

Many thanks to those who sponsored our 2017 calendars, Schmaedeke Funeral Home (Schmaedeke & Mintle Families), Robert Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home (Bob & Jim Sheehy Families), Lawn Funeral Home (Jarka Family), and Kerry Funeral Home (Orrico Family).

Please mark your calendars for Saturday, February 25th which will be our Annual Parish Dance and Raffle. This years theme will be a St. Patrick’s Day Party. The band has been booked and the committee is currently working on the menu for dinner. Soon all parishioners will be receiving raffle tickets to sup-port our major parish fundraiser. More details will be forthcoming in future bulletins and mailings.

God Bless,

Father Marty

FROM OUR PASTOR

SAVE THE DATE The Kingdom is Coming!

The Kingdom Retreat is coming to St. Alexander once again on March 18 & 19, 2017. This is a unique weekend experience for anyone in all walks of life - whether male, female, single, widowed, divorced, married - anyone from 18-108!

Mark you calendar and make plans now to attend!

Knights of Columbus Annual Children's

Winter Clothing Drive

In preparation for the cold winter weather, we will be collecting winter clothing for children. Items needed include: winter coats, slacks, hats, gloves, scarves, and boots. These items will be distributed to two Chicago-area parishes.

Please place your items in the labeled containers in the SAVE room. Thank you for your support and your generous contributions in the past.

The Knights of Columbus will be providing a new service this year. You can drop off any older, worn out, faded, or damaged American flags and we will see that they are properly and respectfully disposed of. There will be a container in the SAVE room.

Ends January 15th

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Home Bound or Ill? If you, or someone you know, are unable to attend Mass and would like to receive communion in their home, please call Deacon Jim Horton at 708-448-4861, ext. 232

LIFE TEEN MASS

Celebrated Sunday’s at 6:00 pm

All St. Alexander Parish teens, School and Religious Education Program students are invited to join the Life Teen Group. Following mass we move to our meeting room for what is known as Life Night. Here we share food, movies, games, stories, and fun. It is a great chance to keep up with old friends and make new friends as well. It doesn’t cost anything to join and you can come whenever it suits you. Please plan to join us soon and be sure to bring your friends!

SCRIPTURE REFLECTION

The unfolding of the story of the Incarnation continues today as the Church celebrates the Epiphany. The tale of the magi from the East is one of the most fascinating in all of scripture. It has much to teach us about what we can come to expect, even in circumstances and places that may seem insignificant or small. Bethlehem was a tiny town, what we might refer to today as a town without even one stop light. Yet it is over this seemingly insignificant place that the guiding star stops in its own search for the place where the Savior would be born. Too often we fail to recognize the fact that the star of Bethlehem comes to rest in our everyday lives, where we can experience God’s presence, manifested in ever new ways. Epiphany calls us to shake off our stupor and recognize the One who comes to save us.

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Today’s Readings: Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

St. Alexander’s Religious Education Office is located in the vestibule of the Fr. Crosby Center. The office hours are:

Monday 9:00am - 7:30pm

Tuesday 9:00am - 5:30pm

Wednesday—Friday 9:00am - 3:00pm

For additional information please call 708-448-6624.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

January 9-15, 2017

Monday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Acts 10:34-38; Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10; Mt 3:13-17 Tuesday: Heb 2:5-12; Ps 8:2ab, 5, 6-9; Mk 1:21-28 or Heb 1:1-6 and 2:5-12; Ps 8:2ab, 5, 6-9; Mk 1:14-20 and 1:21-28 Wednesday: Heb 2:14-18; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Mk 1:29-39 Thursday: Heb 3:7-14; Ps 95:6-11; Mk 1:40-45 Friday: Heb 4:1-5, 11; Ps 78:3, 4bc, 6c-8; Mk 2:1-12 Saturday: Heb 4:12-16; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mk 2:13-17 Sunday: Is 49:3, 5-6; Ps 40:2, 4, 7-10; 1 Cor 1:1-3; Jn 1:29-34

Prayers of the Faithful for the Sick

As the faith family of St. Alexander, we unite with one another to pray for those who need healing of their body, mind or

spirit. Confident that God hears the voices of those who trust in the Lord Jesus, we join in prayer for:

If you or anyone in your family would like to be added to our Prayers of the Faithful for the Sick please contact the Parish Administrative Office at 708-448-4861.

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PASTORAL COUNSELING SERVICES

AT ST. ALEXANDER PARISH

Services for individuals, couples & families

For more information, call

448-4861 ext. 310

Sr. Claire M. Czerwiec, SSND, LCPC

Pastoral Counselor & Spiritual Director

MASS TIMES WHILE OUT OF TOWN There’s a free iPhone app available from iTunes for Mass times all over the country—even the world. The app is called “The Catholic Directory”. Also check www.masstimes.org or get their app “Mass Times for Travel”.

REMINDER: For the safety of our students, during the school year the parish parking lot is closed off from approx. 2:40-3:00pm while the children are dis-missed from school.

Please keep this in mind when dropping off recycling, picking up Mass cards, or conducting any business at the Parish Ad-ministrative Center or Religious Education Office. We appreciate your cooperation and respect for the volunteers who help enforce this procedure.

Thank You! On behalf of Mrs. Nancy Cook and myself I would like to thank everyone for their kindness this Christmas. The cards, the candy, the cook-ies, the gift cards were greatly appreciated. But even more so, thank you for your support of our work with the children of St. Alexander School and our Religious Education Program.

We will lift you up in our prayers and may our Lord bless you and your families with his abun-dant love in the coming New Year.

Peace, Deacon Tim and Nancy Cook

St. Alexander

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Saturday, January 14th

9:00 am —Teachers Lounge

New members are ALWAYS welcome!

St. Alexander Prayer Shawl Ministry makes prayer shawls, quilts, baby blankets, hats, and lap blankets for the home-bound, those in hospitals or nursing homes.

We invite you to join our Prayer Shawl Ministry if you have skill in crocheting, knitting, quilting, or sewing. Most of the work is done in your own home; we will give you the measurements for the items. The most popular sizes are: Shawl 72” x 18” & Baby Blanket 30” x 30”.

We meet every other month to wrap items and have them blessed to distribute to people who need a connection to our parish. If you cannot attend the meetings, you may drop your items off at the PAC.

Please contact Rosemary at 708-293-8884 for more information.

St. Alexander Society of St. Vincent de Paul

CHRISTMAS FOOD DRIVE THROUGH JANUARY

Our Christmas Food Drive for our sharing parish St. Gelasius & St. Columbanus continues through January. Please help as much as you can as the need for food just keeps growing. Our monthly food drive is held on the first weekend of every month. Thank you for all your caring and sharing with those in need. God Bless and Happy New Year!

ST. ALEXANDER PARISH 2017 CALENDARS

Please pick up your complimentary copy available in the church vestibule after all Masses.

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Check out St. Alexander School’s

Facebook page to find out what’s happening

at our great school!

Thursday 2:15 PM—2:45 PM

Sunday 9:45 AM—NOON

SAVE orders may also be brought to the Parish Administrative Center. Orders dropped off by 5:00 pm on Wednesday are available for pick-up Thursday after Noon at the PAC. They may also be picked up during sale hours in the SAVE room on Sunday.

ST. ALEX ANDER PARISH CENTER & ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION NEWS

Fr. John M. Crosby Parish Center Schedule of Events

Sunday, January 8th 12:30-6:15 SCC Boys BB League Games 6:15-8:00 Cheer Team Practice Monday, January 9th 4:00-9:30 Athletic Team Practices Tuesday, January 10th 3:00-5:00 Athletic Team Practices 5:00-9:00 SCC VB League Matches Wednesday, January 11th 2:45-4:30 K/1st Gr. Floor Hockey League 4:30-9:30 Athletic Team Practices Thursday, January 12th 2:45-4:30 2/3rd Gr. Floor Hockey League 4:30-9:30 Athletic Team Practices Friday, January 13th 2:45-4:00 FSA Activity 4:00-5:00 Athletic Team Practices 5:00-9:00 SSBL Boys BB League Games Saturday, January 14th 8:30-1:15 St. Al’s Girls VB League Matches 1:15-5:15 SSBL Boys BB League Games

ST. ALEXANDER SCHOOL NEW FAMILY OPEN HOUSE AND REGISTRATION

Based on Catholic values and traditions, St. Alexander School aims to educate our students to be socially responsible, morally sound, and economically aware citizens

in a culturally diverse society. Our faith-filled leaders are committed to establishing a partnership between home, school, church, and the community.

St. Alexander School provides a comprehensive educational program, taking into account the vary-ing needs and abilities of each student – academically, physically, and emotionally. Our dedicated educators implement a curriculum designed to meet these needs, in addition to promoting literacy, and feeding the hunger for spiritual growth. The curriculum utilizes state-of-the-art technology, the arts, and physical education to enhance the core subjects.

Please join us at our St. Alexander School New Family Open House on Saturday, January 28, 2017 from 9:00am until Noon. School administration and staff will be available to meet with prospective school families and answer any questions. You can register your child with a $100 nonrefundable check, an original birth certificate and baptismal certificate. We look forward to meeting you and telling you more about our school.

RAIDERS SPRING SPORTS REGISTRATION

Girls & Boys Soccer: 1st - 8th Grades

Boys Volleyball: 4th - 8th Grades

Both seasons start in mid-March

Registration forms and information is available on tables in Narthex and PC Hallway with drop boxes for completed forms with checks. Forms are also available on the school website, www.stalexanderschool.com.

For those that will need to try on uniforms, a FINAL Registration will be held in the Gym on Tuesday, January 24th, 6:30-8:30pm.

Late registrants (after 8:30pm on Jan. 24th) will only be taken if a team needs players.

For more information or questions, contact Cathy Sullivan at 361-2626.

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ST. ALEXANDER – A BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL

St. Alexander School, celebrating over 50 years of excellence in Catholic education, will be cele-brating Catholic Schools Week from January 29 through February 3. An Open House will take place after the 12:00pm Mass on January 29. This is a great opportunity to visit the school, meet the teachers, and learn about what our school has to offer to our students.

A faculty and staff who model true Christianity

Preschool programs for 3 and 4 year olds, including 4 year old full day

Kindergarten classes are available as half day or full day

Extended day care is provided before and after school

Academic support as well as professional counseling is available

Curriculum includes foreign language, art, gym, music, computer classes and STEM lab.

Daily religion classes and participation in liturgies teach Catholic values

Extracurricular and enrichment activities are available to all students

Hot lunch program offers nutritious meal choices

Please join us as we proudly show the community our Blue Ribbon School. Registration is available for the current school year and for 2017-2018. Please contact St. Alexander School at 448-0408 for more information.

Afternoon Class Options Mixed Age Group 2, 3, 4 or 5 days 11:40am-2:40pm

Full Day Option – 4 year olds 3, 4 or 5 days 8:00am-2:40pm

ST. ALEXANDER PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION BEGINS JANUARY 28TH

FOR THE 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR 9:00AM – NOON

St. Alexander Preschool provides an academic experience aligned with The Office of Catholic Schools Early Childhood Development. The preschool environment promotes a child’s growth intellectually, spiritually, physically and socially. The curriculum of the program consists of language, reading readiness skills, math awareness, awareness of God and Christian values, art and music movement, exploration skills, creative play, fine and gross motor skills.

Morning Class Options 4-Year Olds Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8:00-11:00am

3-Year Olds Tuesday & Thursday 8:00-11:00am

Before/Afterschool Extended Day Programs also available.

Children must be 3 or 4 years of age by September 1, 2017 to register. Please call Mrs. Martino with questions at 448-0408 ext.255 or visit www.stalexanderschool.com.

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ST.ALEXANDER SCHOOL NEWS ST.ALEXANDER SCHOOL NEWS ST.ALEXANDER SCHOOL NEWS

PRIMARY PRAYER

SERVICE

Our Primary grade students presented a joyous Christmas

Nativity Prayer Service. Our young students

reenacted the Christmas story complete with

Jesus, Mary and Joseph, Angels, the 3 Kings

and beautiful Christmas songs and carols. The

church was filled with parents and

grandparents eager to see their child

perform and be a part of this wonderful

St. Alexander tradition. This service is one of the many reasons St. Alexander School is so special. Our students

have the opportunity to learn and live out their faith each and everyday.

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School Christmas Parties

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A FUND RAISER WITHIN A FUN RAISER!

ST. ALEXANDER ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

1 9 t h A n n u a l

Sunday — January 22, 2017

Doors open at 1:00 PM

Entry Ticket: $35 before January 19th

$45 at the door

Ticket includes food & drinks for the entire day

Or...buy a SUPER TICKET for $100 which includes

admission, food, drink & entry into one of the

AFC-NFC prize pools

New winner EVERY point change!

Many Pools….Games of Chance….and Lots of Fun!

Tickets will be available after Sunday morning Masses

You may also purchase tickets from any board member or

call Cathy Sullivan at 708-361-2626

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Recycle Today…..

For A Better Tomorrow!

St. Alexander is part of a fundraising program with Midwest Paper Retriever Co. The paper recycling bin is located in the northeast corner of our parking lot near the Parish Center. Please drop off your paper products including: newspaper, catalogs, magazines, junk mail, office paper, school paper, notebooks and folders.

Our parish receives a rebate on the amount collected each week, but more importantly Midwest has estimat-ed our annual savings to the environment:

Energy 24,600 kWh Air Pollutant 360 lbs. Trees 20

Water 42,000 Gallons Oil 2,280 Gallons

MUNICIPAL VEHICLE PROGRAM Schedule a Ride Today!

(708) 361-1807

The Village of Palos Heights offers a service for residents to arrange rides to and from destinations within the village limits. The cost is $2 each per trip. You may also schedule round trips. The hours are Monday thru Friday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm; and Saturdays 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

BOX TOP$ FOR EDUCATION & CAMPBELL'S SOUP LABELS

Dear Parishioners-

Please help us raise money for our school. Earning cash for our school is easy with Box Tops. Each one is worth 10 cents for our school, and you can find them on hundreds of products. Box Tops come in all shapes and sizes. Please remember that expired Box Tops don't count towards our school's earnings! You can drop them in the box marked Box Tops in the church lobby.

Box Tops can be found on hundreds of quality prod-ucts from brands like these: General Mills, Ziploc, Pillsbury, Kleenex, Betty Crocker, and Hefty.

Visit btfe.com for a complete list of participating brands and to learn more about how you can help our school. Thank you for your support!

Katy Helsdingen

Marist High School: Meet Marist, Friday, January 13th, 6:30-8:00pm. Enjoy a presentation and abbreviated tour. Entrance Exam, Saturday, January 14th, 8:00am. Bring $25 fee and no. 2 pencils. No pre-registration needed. Providence High School: Providence Catholic's Place-ment Exam, Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 8:00am. Stu-dents should arrive between 7:30am-7:45am. The exam is open to all 8th graders. Pre-registration is not necessary, but there is a $25 testing fee due on the day of the exam. Contact Mrs. Rachel Ellingson at 815-717-3160 or visit the PCHS website for more details.

DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUPS

The Archdiocese of Chicago provides divorce support groups at various parishes. The purpose of these groups is to provide pastoral care to Catholics and non-Catholics who have been effected by divorce with the hope to overcome the grieving process in a healthy way.

The approach of pastoral care may vary by parish. Each group adapts the format that best meets the need of its participants. The meetings may vary from once a week for a period of time until continuous monthly meetings. Some of the programs that are frequently used at parishes are Divorce and Beyond, Divorce Care, Catholic Divorce Survival Guide, Twelve Steps Recovery.

St. Elizabeth Seton, 9300 W. 167th St., Orland Hills,

contact Deacon Joseph Truesdale, 708-614-0286.

For additional information and other locations please contact Maryvel Torres at mtorres@archchicago.org or 312-534-8353.

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THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD JANUARY 8, 2017 Saturday, January 7th 5:00 PM— Mary Ellen Lewandowski Sunday, January 8th 7:00 AM— Florence Longo Audrey Graves Vincent & Mary Hoban June Anhalt 9:00 AM— Nellie Hanley Kevin Mosbrook Robert Pikula Donna Marie Feldner John Mulchrone 10:30 AM— Biewlawski Family Blanche Pellizzari Arlene Aitken Helen Bilina William Quinn Anthony Angelo Stephen Horvath (12th Anniversary) 12:00 PM— Grove & Dahm Family Elizabeth Hannon Arthur Wittbrodt Larry Taylor 6:00 PM— For the Parishioners Monday, January 9th (The Baptism of the Lord) 6:30 AM— Legoria McEnery 8:45 AM— Members of Purgatorial Society Special Intention—Peggy Scanlon Joseph Rozak Tuesday, January 10th

6:30 AM— Virginia & Joseph Feldner 8:45 AM— Jack Meade Wednesday, January 11th

6:30 AM— Angeline Miller 8:45 AM— Special Intention Thursday, January 12th

6:30 AM— Special Intention 8:45 AM— Joe Macey Dorothy Kavanaugh Tom Burns George Costello (20th Anniversary) Friday, January 13th (St. Hilary) 6:30 AM— Special Intention 8:45 AM— Special Intention Saturday, January 14th

8:00 AM— Barbara Siuchninski

SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 15, 2017 Saturday, January 14th 5:00 PM— Robert & Molly Ross Blanche Pellizzari Jill Ferrara John Ciciora Trinidad Meer Sunday, January 15th 7:00 AM— Lillian Hubeny Josephine Data Robert McQuiston Mary K. Laski James J. Laski Sr. 9:00 AM— Maciasz Family Dr. Stan Blair Peter & Frances Feldner Donna Marie Feldner Elizabeth Flatley Irene Pajda Blanche Sroka 10:30 AM— Raymond J. Pellicore Patricia Hayes Loretta Pappas Anthony Angelo Dan & Joan Bagniewski 12:00 PM— Francis J. Clair Helen O’Hagan Audrie Leen 6:00 PM— For the Parishioners

MERCY HOME SUNDAY MASS

9:30AM on WGN-TV Channel 9

Contact the parish office if you would like to have a Mass intention for 2017. Please note that Mass intentions are not just for the deceased but for anyone you would like to include in prayer.

ALTAR SERVERS JANUARY 15, 2017

Saturday, January 14th

5:00 PM— The Madaras’

Sunday, January 15th

7:00 AM— Estelle Sandowski, Pat Sobczak 9:00 AM— Jake & Ethan Phillips, Charlie Synder 10:30 AM— Brendan & Maeve Carroll, Dale Somers 12:00 PM— Grace & Caera Kennedy, Matthew Anderzunas

EPIPHANY Solemn things of mystic meaning: Incense doth the God disclose; Gold a royal Child proclaimeth; Myrrh a future tomb foreshows.