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Immaculate Conception Parish Bulletin
The Baptism of the Lord, January 13, 2013
Welcome
If you are new to our church or just visiting, please stop and introduce yourself.
We are pleased to have you share in this celebration of the Eucharist. If you do not
have a church home, or your church is not a home to you, we invite you to become
part of our parish family. We are so glad you’re here and hope you will come back
again for Mass or become a parishioner.
Rev. Thomas Paul, Pastor
Rev. Scott McCawley, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Raymond Garbin, Senior Priest in Residence
Parish Office ~ 630 530-8515 Parish Website ~ www.icelmhurst.org
MASS SCHEDULE
Weekdays: 6:15 and 7:30AM ~ Saturdays: 8:00AM
Weekend Masses: Saturday: 5:15PM ~ Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 11:30AM and 5:15 PM
Weekday Masses, Saturday 8:00 AM Masses, and Sunday 5:15 PM
Masses are held in the Church.
Saturday 5:15PM and Sunday Morning Masses are held in the Chapel.
Chapel: 130 Arthur St.
Church: 132 Arthur St.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Parish Information
2
A Note from Father Tom
3
Today’s Readings &
Readings for the Week
4
Mass Intentions
4
Prayer Intentions
5
Calendar
6
Coming Events
7
Stained Glass Windows
8
Religious Education
9
Year of Faith
10
Grade School
11
High School
11
Christian Service
12
Weekly Sharing
13
Lector Schedule
13
Presider Schedulle
13
Respect Life
13
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
We the people of Immaculate Conception Parish are Christians who worship and glorify God as a sign of our faith.
Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we proclaim our faith to the world through prayer, education, concern, and service to
our community. By participating in the sacraments and giving of our time, talent and treasure, we help to make Christ
present and share God’s love in our community and the world around us.
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IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PARISH
134 Arthur St.
Please visit our website at
Elmhurst, IL 60126
www.icelmhurst.org
Parish Office: (630 530-8515
Fax: (630) 530-9346
PARISH DIRECTORY
Rev. Thomas Paul, Pastor
tpaul@icelmhurst.org
Rev. Scott McCawley, Parochial Vicar smccawley@icelmhurst.org
Rev. Raymond Garbin, Senior Priest in Residence
Deacon John Feely
jfeely@icelmhurst.org
Deacon Martin Michalak
mmichalak@icelmhurst.org
Mr. Jeff Williams,
jwilliams@icelmhurst.org
Director of Administration and Facilities
Ms. Kathy Kiebala, kkiebala@icelmhurst.org
Parish Accountant
Mrs. Linda Grisolia, lgrisolia@icelmhurst.org
Parish Secretary
Bulletin Editor
bulletin@icelmhurst.org
Mrs. Martha Deatsch, mdeatsch@icelmhurst.org
Parish Receptionist
Ms. Joanne Corpus,
jcorpus@icelmhurst.org
Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Gail Macko,
gmacko@icelmhurst.org
Volunteer and Special Projects Coordinator
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Mrs. Chris Hannigan-Wiehn, chwiehn@icelmhurst.org
RE Director Grades K—5
Mrs. Josephine Bastianoni, jbastianoni@icelmhurst.org
RE Director Grades 6, 7 & 8
Mrs. Nancy Davis, ndavis@icelmhurst.org
Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Chris Thieme, cthieme@icelmhurst.org
Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Anne Hohbein, ahohbein@icelmhurst.org
Adult Faith Coordinator
Mr. Tim Butterly,
tbutterly@ichsknights.org
Youth Ministry
530-8989
530-8848
530-8515
530-8991
530-8515
530-3479
530-3498
530-3480
530 5262
530-3483
530-3482
CHRISTIAN MINISTRY
Ms. Pam Stefik
pstefik@icelmhurst.org
Director of Christian Ministry
MUSIC DIRECTOR
Mr. Steve Lisowski
slisowski@icelmhurst.org
Music Director
530-3497
530-3489
GRADE SCHOOL:
132 Arthur
www.icgradeschoolelmhurst.org
530-3490
Mrs. Cathy Linley, clinley@icgradeschoolelmhurst.org
Principal
Mrs. Maureen Shaw, mshaw@icgradeschoolelmhurst.org 530-8965
Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Kathleen Hillsman, khillsman@icelmhurst.org
Director of Development
530-3486
HIGH SCHOOL:
217 Cottage Hill
www.ichsknights.org
530-3460
Ms. Pamela Levar, plevar@ichsknights.org
President/Principal
Sr. Mary Megan Farrelly, O.P. smfarrelly@ichsknights.org
Assistant Principal/Curriculum
Mr. Jack Doyle,
jdoyle@ichsknights.org
Assistant Principal/Director of Student Activities/Dean
Mr. Scott LaMorte, slamorte@ichsknights.org
Director of Institutional Advancement
530-3130
Mr. John Fairchild, jfairchild@ichsknights.org
Director of Finance and Operations
530-3494
Mrs. Carolyn Hansen, chansenichsknights.org
High School Development
COUNSELING SERVICE:
Ms. Annette Spiezio,
annettes4@yahoo.com
530-8515
reach voicemail box , press
4125
Parish Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. ~ 4:30 p.m.
Phone: 530-8515 Fax: 530-9346
Please visit our new website at www.icelmhurst.org
NEW PARISHIONERS, WELCOME!
Please click on “New to IC?” on our parish website homepage or call the
Parish Office at 530-8515 for more information.
BAPTISMS:
Please call Linda Grisolia for information (530-8991).
MARRIAGES:
Make an appointment at least 6 months in advance (530-8991).
SICK CALLS:
Call the Rectory at any time (530-8515).
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION:
Monday-Friday By Appointment Only; Saturday: 4:00-4:45PM Church
Bulletin submissions due at the rectory or e-mailed to bulletin@icelmhurst.org
Friday 12:00 Noon, nine (9) days prior to bulletin date
Special Early Deadlines may apply and are posted in the bulletin.
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Dear Friends in Christ,
Today is the celebration of the Baptism of the Lord. It is the great feast of our
Church that marks the end of the Christmas Season. John the Baptist had the great
honor of pouring water upon his cousin, Jesus. Most importantly the Holy Spirit
came upon Him and announced that Jesus was the blessed Son of the Father. The
Lord now went forth and began His public ministry. Most importantly, He called
forth disciples and commissioned them to follow Him.
As we mark this celebration it gives us the opportunity to look at the gift of Baptism
that we have received. In this sacrament we enter the Church and become members of God’s family. The
Holy Spirit begins to dwell in us. We are washed clean of original sin. We are changed forever!
Over the years I’ve baptized hundreds of people of all ages. I’m always happy when I see one of them
especially after some time has gone by. In particular, I’ve been blest to know the first of all the children. As
a deacon in the summer of 1976, I baptized a newborn named Megan. In recent years we’ve had the joy of
being reacquainted. We have a special bond with each other.
Today is a time to remember those who were part of your baptism. Perhaps these questions will help you to
do so:
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Do you know who baptized you?
Where and when did it happen?
Who were your godparents?
Where are they now?
When have you last been in touch with them?
Do you have any godchildren?
Do you keep in touch with them?
Do you have pictures of the baptisms in your family?
When was the last time you looked at them?
This conversation is certainly one that would be good for families to participate in. I’m sure children would
be very interested in hearing the stories of the baptisms of their parents and, of course, their own. If you have
the candles that were given to you, why not bring them out. Light them at your family meal and recall how
Christ has been with you throughout the years.
In the Love of Christ,
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W or s h ip
Welcome to the Word
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — Isaiah speaks of the Servant whom the Lord
upholds; he shall bring forth justice to the nations
(Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7) or Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11.
Psalm — The Lord will bless his people with peace (Psalm 29)
or Psalm 104.
Second Reading — Jesus was anointed by God with the Holy
Spirit; he went out healing and doing good (Acts 10:34-38) or
Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7.
Gospel — A voice comes from heaven proclaiming Jesus as
the beloved Son, with whom God is well pleased (Luke 3:1516, 21-22).
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary
for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in
the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Heb 1:1-6; Ps 97:1, 2b, 6, 7c, 9; Mk 1:14-20
Tuesday:
Heb 2:5-12; Ps 8:2ab, 5, 6-9; Mk 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 62:1-5; Ps 96:1-3, 7-10; 1 Cor 12:4-11;
Jn 2:1-11
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sunday:
The Baptism of the Lord;
National Vocation Awareness Week
Monday:
First Week in Ordinary Time begins
Thursday:
St. Anthony
Friday:
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins
Saturday:
Julian Calendar Theophany (Epiphany);
Blessed Virgin Mary
2012 ENGAGED COUPLES
Lauren May & Frank DeAngelis
Vanessa Andrews & Scott Kenny
Tracie Schoor & Joe Consolazio
Shannon Mikulecky & Sean Tovey
Megan Giger & Robert Ford
Nisha Kalathieveetil & Vivek Dsilva
1/19/13
2/9/13
3/23/13
4/26/13
5/26/13
6/1/13
Masses for the Week
MONDAY, JANUARY 14
6:15AM—†Kate Mermitt/Tom & Theresa Keane
7:30AM—†Donald Gallagher/Fr. Tom & IC Parish
TUESDAY, JANUARY 15
6:15AM—†Eileen Brophy/Tom & Theresa Keane
7:30AM —†John G. Feely/IC Family
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16
6:15AM—†Kathleen King/Tom & Theresa Keane
7:30AM—†Eileen Carney/Loretta Kalina
THURSDAY, JANUARY 17
6:15AM—†Mary Pat Dowd-Scherer/Thomas Hartnett
7:30AM—†Scott Milar/Religious Education Dept.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 18
6:15AM—John Doherty & Children/Bridget Maloney
7:30AM—†Dante Orfei/Dolly
SATURDAY, JANUARY 19
8:00AM—†Lisa Bauer/Bob & Sandy Fanning
5:15PM—†Marilyn Devereaux/Maureen Muckian
SUNDAY, JANUARY 20
7:30AM—†Deceased Members of the Morgan/Hayes
Family/Morgan Family
9:00AM—†James Ahern/Loch family
11:30AM—Parish Family
5:15PM—†June Shannon/McCoy Family
SAVE THE DATE
Save the date for "A Knight of
Song and Dance," IC Grade
School's largest fundraiser of the
year. Put on your dancing shoes
and come boogie with us on
Friday, February 8, 2013. All the
fun starts at 6:30 pm at the
Empress in Addison, Illinois.
Any questions or if you would like
to make a donation, please contact
Auleen McCarthy auleen@ajmccarthy.net or
Diane Narcisi at diane@narcisi.com.
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Stewardship of Our Prayer for...
THOSE WHO ARE ILL…..
Beczynski, Kayla
Berryman, Andrew
Bishop, Ann
Ferraro, Mary
Frer, Mike
Frost, Mary
Garrison, Phyllis
Gaughan, Noree
Gow, John
Gustafson, Rosemary
Gutowski, Mark
Hurless, Maura
Kassel, Louis
OUR LOVED ONES IN THE MILITARY
Kowalsky, Anne
Makila, Karen
Nolan, Paula
Palomino, Kathy
Pellegrino, Bob
Potokar, Michael
Sands, Anna
Seal, Ellen
Shek, Cecilia Winnie
Torres, Irma
Wadis, Mark
Wilson, Donald
Zimmerman, Gary
“HEAVENLY FATHER, ACCEPT OUR PRAYERS
WHICH WE OFFER FOR THEM”
Loving God, give strength and protection to all who
struggle with illness of any kind. Calm their fears
and uncertainties. Provide them with loving and
tender care. Grant them courage when they are afraid
and comfort when they are in pain.
Please remember recently deceased family, friends
and parishioners in your prayers.
Grant them eternal rest and may your
light shine on them forever.
†Mary Knoth, sister of Betty Knoth
†Anthony DiVito, father of Rachel Thompson,
brother of Emily Melone
†Sophie Schultz
†Rennell Brown, sister of Susan Westhoff
†Dorothy Ruiz, wife of Joseph,
mother of Denise Genthe
† Viola Weiher
†Joyce Milder, mother of Noreen Cheng
†Mildred Wenner
† Regina Ciucci, grandmother of Joe Hughes
EXPECTING PARENTS’ PRAYER LIST
DUE DATE
Katie & Carl Marsico
7/12/13
We hold our military personnel and their families
in our prayers.
Cpl. Brett Roth, USMC,
Grandson of Skip & Betty Roth
Lt. Joe Doyle, US Army,
Son of Deb and Tom Doyle
1st Lt. Ryan Kenny, USMC,
Son of Mary Beth Kenny
Staff Sgt. Melinda Jolly, USMC
Daughter of Linda and Tom Makinney
Pvt. Jeffery Crones, US Army,
Grandson of Joan Leyden
Cpl. Ben Gieser, USMC,
Son of Monica and William Gieser
Specialist Jonathan M. Pichler, US Army,
Son of Ginny & Mark Gronek, grandson of Catherine Young
Capt. Andrew Smyrnios, USAF,
Brother of Stephanie Alfini
Airman 1st Class, Nick Lezza, USAF,
ICHS Class of 2003
Specialist Benjamin Cascarano, US Army,
Friend of Elizabeth Cello
LCpl. Michael Ferrarini, USMC,
Nephew of Marge & Ken Bartels,
Grandson of Emil & Pat Ferrarini
LCpl. Alex J. Spencer, USMC,
Son of Nora & David Spencer
LCpl. Alex Messina, USMC
Friend of the Genthe Family
1st Lt. Jeffrey Robbins, USMC,
Son of Barb & Larry Robbins, Grandson of Georgiana Ryan
Pfc. Robert Montavon, US Army,
Nephew of Rita & Dave McCaffrey
Sean Szatkowski, USMC,
Nephew of Janet Wood
Capt. Andrew J. Tyson, USMC,
Nephew of Greg & Mary Pat Vanderlaan
Pvt. Sean Herbert, US Army,
Grandson of Eleanor Keegan
Paul Hornstra, USMC, ICHS Class of 2009
Son of Paul and Dawn Hornstra
Lt. Colonel Mark Mallon, U.S. Army
Husband of Lauren Lent
Son of Mary & Bob Mallon
Pfc. Ken Hardin, U.S. Army
Friend of the Dorners
2nd Lt. Lawrence Hartigan, USMC,
ICGS Class of 1997
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Weekly Calendar
Date
MON
MON
MON
MON
MON
01/14/13
01/14/13
01/14/13
01/14/13
01/14/13
Time
6:15 AM
7:30 AM
8:00 AM-10:00 AM
8:30 AM
3:15 PM-4:30 PM
Location
CHURCH
CHURCH
PAC:MARIAN ROOM
PC:CHAPEL
PAC:MR2
Event
MASS
MASS
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
RYANS STORY
DI TEAM MEETING
TUE
TUE
TUE
TUE
TUE
TUE
TUE
01/15/13
01/15/13
01/15/13
01/15/13
01/15/13
01/15/13
01/15/13
6:15 AM
7:30 AM
2:05 PM
7:00 PM-10:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM-8:00 PM
8:00 PM-9:00 PM
CHURCH
CHURCH
HS:ICHS
PAC:MEDIA CENTER
PAC:RR
HS:COSTELLO HALL
HS:COSTELLO HALL
MASS
MASS
EARLY DISMISSAL
MEN'S CRHP
PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING
HS PARENTS CLUB MEETING
BOOSTER CLUB
WED
WED
WED
WED
WED
WED
WED
WED
WED
01/16/13
01/16/13
01/16/13
01/16/13
01/16/13
01/16/13
01/16/13
01/16/13
01/16/13
6:15 AM
7:30 AM
8:00 AM-6:00 PM
1:45 PM-2:25 PM
5:10 PM-6:15 PM
5:10 PM-6:15 PM
6:30 PM
6:30 PM-8:00 PM
6:30 PM-9:30 PM
CHURCH
CHURCH
GS:MPH
CHURCH
GS:ALL
CHURCH
PAC:AR
PAC:MARIAN ROOM
PAC:RR
MASS
MASS
Science Fair
LITURGICAL MUSIC CLASS
RE CLASSES
CONFESSIONS RE GRADE 6
CCW MEETING
Athletic Board Meeting
WOMEN'S CRHP MEETING
THU
THU
THU
THU
THU
THU
01/17/13
01/17/13
01/17/13
01/17/13
01/17/13
01/17/13
6:15 AM
7:30 AM
2:45 PM-3:45 PM
3:15 PM-4:00 PM
6:00 PM
7:00 PM-9:00 PM
CHURCH
CHURCH
PC:CHAPEL
PC:CHAPEL
CHURCH
PC:CHAPEL
MASS
MASS
SUNDAY CHILDREN'S CHOIR REHEARSAL
SUNDAY CHILDREN'S CHOIR REHEARSAL
WEDDING REHEARSAL - MAY/DeANGELIS
PARISH CHOIR REHEARSAL
FRI
FRI
FRI
01/18/13 6:15 AM
01/18/13 7:30 AM
01/18/13
CHURCH
CHURCH
GS/HS
MASS
MASS
FACULTY INSTITUTE DAY - NO GS/HS CLASSES
SAT
SAT
SAT
SAT
SAT
01/19/13
01/19/13
01/19/13
01/19/13
01/19/13
8:00 AM
2:00 PM
4:00 PM-8:00 PM
4:00 PM-4:45 PM
5:15 PM
CHURCH
CHURCH
PAC:MARIAN ROOM
PC:CHAPEL
PC:CHAPEL
MASS
WEDDING - MAY/DeANGELIS
ICHS ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
MASS-HS ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME
SUN
SUN
SUN
SUN
SUN
SUN
SUN
SUN
01/20/13
01/20/13
01/20/13
01/20/13
01/20/13
01/20/13
01/20/13
01/20/13
7:30 AM
PC:CHAPEL
9:00 AM
PC:CHAPEL
10:05 AM-11:25 AM PAC:MARIAN ROOM
10:10 AM-11:15 AM CHURCH
10:10 AM-11:15 AM GS/HS:ALL
10:15 AM-11:15 AM PAC:MEDIA CENTER
11:30 AM
PC:CHAPEL
5:15 PM
CHURCH
MASS
MASS-CHILDREN'S CHURCH/FAMILY MASS GRADE 5
RCIA
CONFESSIONS RE GRADE 6
RE CLASSES
SPIRITUAL CLASSICS
MASS
MASS
Immaculate Conception High School Booster Club
Hosts
th
The 47 Annual Super “Supper Bowl” Party & Raffle
Sunday, February 3rd
3:00pm until the end of the game
Knights of Columbus Hall Elmhurst
A complimentary buffet dinner will be served
Raffles throughout the
game. If you’re interested in
buying or selling raffle
squares, please contact
Dave Muno at (630) 816-7568
or Rick Aspan at (630) 6058108
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ECUMENICAL
PRAYER SERVICE
Be Bold!
Be Catholic!
Continue the 'rediscovery' of your Faith
during Lent!
Rediscover Catholicism
book discussions will be held
during the six (6) weeks of Lent.
Study guides provided;
all you need to do is come!
Your 2013 “Faith Break’ is coming!
Join your fellow IC friends and parishioners for the 2013
CRHP renewals at IC coming soon.
In a short day and a half, you will experience a renewal
of your Faith that will last the whole year…and maybe
even longer.
Is that thought in your head the Holy Spirit speaking to
you?
“Go ahead, make the decision today to take your
‘Faith Break with God at IC’s 2013 CRHP.”
For more information or to register for
CRHP @ IC online, click the CRHP tab at
www.icelmhurst.org
~ 2013 Men’s weekend: January 26-27 ~
~ 2013 Women’s weekend: February 9-10 ~
All of the Christian Churches in
Elmhurst are invited to celebrate
the annual Week of Prayer for
Christian Unity. Please join us
on Wednesday, January 23 at
7:00 p.m. at St. Peter’s United
Church of Christ, 125 W. Church. Music will be
provided by Men of Spirito!
The event is co-sponsored by First United Methodist
Church, Episcopal Church of our Savior, and Immaculate
Conception Catholic Church.
A New Year Wish from Spiezio and Affiliates
Over the past year, Spiezio and Affiliates has continued
to serve this parish community to provide counseling
services for those in need. The number of people who
have used these serves has increased tremendously this
past year. In ways, this is a "bitter-sweet" reality. The
"sweet" - is good news - people are utilizing the services
that are available. The "bitter" - is sad news - so many
more people are in need. However, this is no surprise to
any of us. Our world, our lives are becoming
increasingly more difficult, more stressful - full of more
suffering. There seems to be more sin - "being off the
mark". There is increased pain, anxiety, depression,
addiction. The why of all of this…we do not know. We
can blame the economy, technology, being too busy or
any number of things - but blame is simply a reason to
not deal. Instead, people are seeking improved health,
solutions, coping tools and ways to deal with the
suffering through counseling and their faith.
THIS IS THE HOPE! And, we must keep this hope alive
and thriving. God is the HOPE - God's wisdom and love
come to us in times of suffering. We grow more aware of
our own weaknesses and parts and more open to God's
Grace entering into our lives in new ways. This is my
wish for all of us in this New Year. That we may be
present to whatever is happening in our lives and the
world around us. That we will deal with our own
parts. That we will make room for the Wisdom and Grace
of God to enter more fully our lives…and our world.
Peace to your New Year. Spiezio and Affiliates is
available for any counseling needs by calling our number
listed in this bulletin.
Annette Spiezio, LCPC
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STAINED GLASS WINDOWS
The above photo is a picture of the design for the new stained glass windows planned for the Church. Several
windows are still available. If you are interested in obtaining more information regarding these windows or
any other memorial donations, please contact Kathy Kiebala at 630 530-8848.
STAINED GLASS WINDOWS STILL AVAILABLE
Window #
DESCRIPTION
2
3
5
6
8
9
12
Saint Andrew
Saint Matthew
Saint Philip
Saint Bartholomew
Saint James the Greater
Saint Simon
Saint Matthias
Our plan at the present time is to work on the Church beginning in June 2013.
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Religious Education 530-3483
Wednesday Class Schedule
January 16 and 23
Sunday Class Schedule
January 13 and 20
Children’s Church Dates During 9:00 a.m. Mass
January 13 and 20
5th Grade Family Mass ~ Sunday, January 20 at 9:00 a.m.
Interested 5th graders are invited to assist at Mass in the following ways:
Read a short prayer.
Carry the bread, wine, or offering basket.
Serve as a minister of hospitality passing out song books before Mass.
Distribute bulletins after Mass.
Take up the collection.
Be part of the entrance or offertory procession with celebration ribbons.
Instructions for each of these liturgical ministries will be provided upon arrival at the check in table
on that day. Those children brave enough to read a prayer, will have the prayer sent via email to their
parents prior to the Mass so that they may practice at home before the Mass.
Contact Chris Hannigan-Wiehn if your 5th grader is interested in participating in one of the
ministries. 630-530-3480 or chwiehn@icelmhurst.org
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL LENTEN BLANKETS SERVICE PROJECT
RE and ICGS Junior High students are invited to join in making blankets for our Lenten
Project. The blankets are the “no-sew” fleece blankets. Boys & girls will need to bring a
good pair of scissors and be willing to work for about 2 hours. We are looking for
parents who would assist in
instructing and helping students with the blanket making.
Anyone wishing to contribute 2 yards of fleece one
printed and the other a solid, a pre-cut kit (available at Joann’s Fabrics, or Walmart) or donate toward the
purchase of fleece should contact the Religious Education Office. Those intending to make the blankets should sign
up with Mrs. Nancy Davis at 630-530-3483 or email her at ndavis@icelmhurst.org. Checks for the purchase of
fleece fabric should be made out to I.C. Religious Education Office.
Service Hours: 2-3
DATE: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2013
TIME: 1:00-4:00 P.M.
WHERE: THE MARIAN ROOM IN THE RECTORY
Blankets will be donated to the St. Mary’s Mission and to area hospitals.
Vacation Bible School
Mark your calendars . . . IC’s V B S for children entering grades 1-5 will take place the week of
June 24 – 28 from 1-4 p.m.
The theme will be SonWest Roundup. Participants and volunteers will have a
RIP ROARIN’ GOOD TIME WITH JESUS!
The program will include high energy assemblies, crafts, games, and Bible story time.
For information concerning volunteer opportunities contact
Chris Hannigan-Wiehn at 630-530-3480 or chwiehn@icelmhurst.org.
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Did you Know…? The word 'baptism' comes from the Greek ‘BAPTIZEIN’ which means ‘to immerse, to dip in water’
and that word came from the Greek 'BAPTIEN' meaning 'to dip' or 'to dye'.
John the Baptist, the last of the Old Testament prophets, had been told by God to baptize people using water with the message
"repent for the forgiveness of sins". Water was an Old Testament symbol for cleansing- think of Noah and the Ark. At the
same time, John foretold the arrival of One far greater than himself who would baptize with the Spirit and with fire.
When Jesus travelled down from Galilee to meet His relative, John, at the Jordan River, John was, at first, reluctant to
baptize Him. Jesus said to John, "Allow it now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness". After Jesus was
baptized, the Holy Spirit, in the form of a dove descended upon Him and a voice from Heaven was heard to say, "This
is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased". At that moment Jesus began His public ministry. His baptism was
not one of repentance but it was to fulfill the legal requirement for entrance into the priesthood. He was a priest after
the order of Melchizedek. Jesus was chosen by God, yet He was spotless and so became the perfect high priest AND
the perfect sacrifice for sins.
When Jesus was baptized by John, the sacrament of baptism changed from one of water only (repentance, etc.) to
one of water and the Holy Spirit. A dove, representing the Holy Spirit, descended upon Jesus while today the priest
will use oil. For us, the only ordinary means of salvation is sacramental baptism. It is the means of entrance into
the community of the Risen One, the Church. We become grafted to Christ.
How important is baptism? Jesus commissioned the eleven, after His Resurrection, to "Go therefore and make
disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to
observe all that I have commanded you".
Faith and Action Can Go Together: This year all Elmhurst Churches have been invited to join IC Parish at the Respect
Life Candlelight Vigil. If you have never attended, please consider joining us for the candlelight vigil, prayer service,
light supper and guest speaker on Tuesday, January 22, 2013, beginning at 5:00 in the rectory.
New Evangelization—Adult Faith Formation Opportunity
Chris Hannigan-Wiehn will be making a presentation at Immaculate Conception on Wednesday
January 30, at 7:00 p.m., as a representative of the Newman Institute for Lay Formation of the
Diocese of Joliet. All adults of the parish, particularly the catechists, are encouraged to attend.
A description of the one-session course follows:
Jesus reveals the self-giving and self-sacrificing love of God, and he calls his disciples to bring
the good news of the Kingdom of God to the entire world. The new evangelization is an
invitation to hear this good news of the Gospel again, as if for the first time; it is a call to reencounter the living Lord in and through the Church. This course will help participants continue to answer their
personal call to holiness, to explore the responsibility of all baptized Catholics to spread the Good News, and to
contribute to the Church’s mission of bringing all people to Christ.
Chris Hannigan-Wiehn is a Lay Franciscan Associate who holds a certificate in spiritual direction from the Claret
Center, and Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies from Loyola University. A graduate of the Diocese of Joliet New Wine
Program, Chris is currently attending Catholic Theological Union working toward an advanced degree. She is an
experienced spiritual director for lay and religious women.
Chris has 30 years of professional teaching experience in private and public school settings and has been involved in
the faith formation of adults and youth on several parish staffs. She has served as a volunteer catechist for 42 years.
Chris is presently working at IC as their Director of Religious Education for grades K-5 and serves as a spiritual
director for Mayslake Ministries.
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Immaculate Conceptio n Grade Sc hool, 530-3490
January 13, 2013
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Immaculate Conceptio n High School, 530- 3460
IC High School Announces
Major Re-Branding
Welcome to IC Catholic Prep, The School for
Independent Thinkers.
Immaculate Conception Grade School
An investment that pays dividends for life
Preschool 3 through 8th Grade
Please call 630-530-3490 today to schedule a tour.
www.icgradeschoolelmhurst.org
New student registration will take place on
Sunday, January 27th from 10am to 1pm
in the school building.
Please bring student’s birth certificate, baptismal
certificate, Social Security card, and $100 deposit.
Listen to what our parents say
about ICGS.
“Our school provides ‘the whole package.’
Not only do we focus on academics; but also,
faith, community, and pride in oneself.”
-Deenie Doughty
ICGS provides excellence in education, a
Christian foundation, and unity as a
community. At ICGS everyone comes
together as one to help each other out. It’s
wonderful to see the kids wanting to help each
other out in someone’s time of need.
-Angela Schiele
“ICGS is the best decision you'll ever make to
have your student succeed academically,
athletically and spiritually. High expectations
bring out the best in all of us. My only regret is
that we didn't move him here sooner! “
-Leticia Tait
We believe our new name accomplishes a great deal: it
retains the heritage of our blessed Mother and the
Immaculate Conception (“IC”); it honors our mission as
a Catholic school first and foremost (“Catholic”); and it
succinctly communicates our focus on preparing
students for college (“Prep”). Furthermore, the IC
Catholic Prep Name more clearly distinguishes us from
our elementary school, with which we share a campus.
Our new Tagline – The School for Independent Thinkers
– is how we want people to think about us when
comparing our school to the many other high schools in
the area. It reflects how we want to develop our
Students; it reflects the mindset of faculty and staff we
employ today and will seek to recruit in the future; and
it is what ultimately differentiates us from neighboring
Catholic high schools.
IC Catholic Prep provides six distinct benefits to each
student. More than a grade point average, a diploma or
any athletic achievement, these are the specific
outcomes we want and expect every student to enjoy.
More than anything – more than any name change or
tagline – these benefits are our brand.
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Break the Mold.
Experience How High School Should Be.
Reach Your Potential.
Surprise Yourself.
Succeed at More Than Just College.
Matter More.
While we recognize this is a significant step for our
students, parents, alumni and friends of IC, we want to
assure our entire school and the community that this is
an informed decision made from a position of strength
and stability. We firmly believe that today is the
opportune time – the right time – to follow our own
advice and break the mold.
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January 13, 2013
Christian Service
REMINDER! REMINDER!
REMINDER!!
Beginning this month, we will begin
collecting food on a weekly, rather
than a monthly, basis. We continue
to serve 50-60 families each month and
this will help our shelves stay a little
fuller towards the end of each month.
Most needed items are peanut butter and jelly, pasta sauce,
children’s cereal, canned fruit, laundry detergent and
toothpaste. We are enormously grateful for the continued
generosity of our parishioners, without whom our pantry
could not exist. God bless you for your kindness.
IC BLOOD DRIVE TODAY!
SUNDAY
WALK-INS WELCOME!
Location
Plunkett Hall 8:30 – 1:30
Please consider sharing a
life-giving resource!
Cancer restrictions, diabetes and tattoo laws have
been updated so you may be newly eligible.
THANK YOU, IC,
ROM PADS
Thank You!
We are so
grateful for your donation of
$1,400 worth of gift cards,
$400 in funds for our “Get on
the Bus Campaign” and your
many donations of new hats, thermals, sweaters, socks,
gloves, toys and more. Our clients will be thrilled to
receive such needed items as they brave cold
temperatures and transportation challenges. We are
excited to announce that because of your generosity
and the support of others, 12 formerly homeless
families and individuals now have a home for the
holidays.
Our community of caring donors, 4,000 volunteers and
130 congregations enabled our agency to support 1,398
individuals, serve 122,277 meals and provide 37,801
nights of shelter during 2012. Thank you!
Carol Simler, Executive Director, DuPage PADS
THANK YOU FROM MARRILAC HOUSE
Thanks to every one of you for keeping our families
warm this December. The coat sale was a great success.
We are grateful for your kindness. Wishing you and your
family joy and peace in the New Year.
Sr. Mary Rita McSweeney, Director of Senior Services
IS ONE OF YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS
TO TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT????
Many of our Christian Ministry committees are in need
of volunteers. Would you consider helping a grieving
family plan the funeral liturgy? How about taking
Eucharist to those who are homebound or hospitalized?
What about preparing food for our PADS clients?
Becoming a Transitional Housing mentor is fulfilling
and life-giving to both the mentor and the client. Are
you up to the challenge? Will you step outside your
comfort zone and try something new in 2013?
Please call Pam at 530-3497.
Loyola Offers
Grief Support Groups
Beginning in January, the
following Grief Support groups
will be offered….please contact
Nancy Kiel at Loyola (708-2161646) for further information.
•Grief 101
•General Journey Toward Healing
•Infant-Prenatal-Neonatal
•Young Widow/Widower Group
•Widow/Widower Group
•Loss of an Adult Child Group
The Baptism of the Lord
January 13, 2013
Stewardship of Treasure
Stewardship of Time
Weekly Sharing
Lectors and Servers for Next Weekend
TIME
SATURDAY & SUNDAY,
December 22 & 23, 2012
Sunday Envelopes Total:
Electronic Offerings:
$ 20,629.56
$ 6,310.46
Total Gifts:
$ 26,940.02
(Includes $200.00 of capital improvement donations)
Number of Electronic Offerings:
Number of registered households:
203
2214
Amount Budgeted Per Week:
$ 26,500.00
SATURDAY & SUNDAY,
December 29 & 30, 2012
Sunday Envelopes Total:
Electronic Offerings:
$ 16,009.76
$ 6,310.46
Total Gifts:
$ 22,320.22
(Includes $176.00 of capital improvement donations)
Number of Electronic Offerings:
Number of registered households:
13
203
2214
Amount Budgeted Per Week:
$ 26,500.00
SATURDAY & SUNDAY,
JANUARY 5 & 6, 2013
Sunday Envelopes Total:
Electronic Offerings:
$ 22,707.40
$ 7,870.08
LECTORS
SERVERS
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
Saturday 1. D. Paprocki
5:15PM 2. T. Paprocki
C. Hipskind
P. Shannon
W. Sophie
B. Cronin, M. Hines,
S. Murphy, C. Mushow,
D. Rossman, M. Sanders,
S. Scott
Sunday
7:30AM
1 T. Hill
2 P. Morgan
L. Ahern
J. Kenneally
B. Kuhl
C. Blain, J. Callahan,
D. Campbell, J. Campbell,
P. Cello, A. Chiappetta,
E. Vesper
Sunday
9:00AM
1. S. Wasco
B. Campbell
2. K. O’Keeffe D. Castanoli
A. Meurer
M. Haggerty, M. Kasley,
J. McFarlane, J. O’Hara,
J. Stickels, M. Tovey
Sunday
1. V. Wegner
11:30AM 2. S. Wegner
N. Crnkovich A. Crnkovich,
E. Libert
Andrew Crnkovich,
D. Welsh
S. Crnkovich, L. Kalina,
A. Pierotti, J. Pierotti,
M. Pierotti
Sunday
5:15PM
Church
L. Calles
J. Crowley
G. Foster
1. K. Hillsman
2. T. Kaiser
A. Aragones, J. Cozzi,
P. Crowley, M. Deatsch,
M. Hillsman, S. Koch,
K. Morgan
PRESIDER’S SCHEDULE
JANUARY 19 & 20, 2013
5:15
7:30
9:00
11:3 0
5:15
Father
Father
Father
Father
Father
Tom/D. Martin
Tom/D. John
Scott
Tom
Scott
* Presider schedule is subject to change
Total Gifts:
$ 30,577.48
(Includes $657.00 of Capital Improvement Donations)
Number of Electronic Offerings:
Number of registered households:
209
2214
Amount Budgeted Per Week:
$ 26,500.00
CHRISTMAS COLLECTION
Thank you for your generosity.
The Christmas collection will be listed in
next week’s bulletin
Thank You in His Name!
2012 CONTRIBUTIONS
Year end letters reflecting all contributions
for Sunday offerings and Capital Campaign donations
will be mailed by the end of January.
Interfaith Elmhurst Candle Light
Vigil on the 40th Anniversary of
Roe v Wade
On Tuesday, January 22rd, the
40th anniversary of the Roe v.
Wade Supreme Court Abortion Case, Immaculate Conception
will host the Interfaith Elmhurst Area Churches’ Annual
Prayer Service and Candle Light Vigil for Life. At 5:00 PM,
we will gather in the Agnesian Room of the Parish Center,
134 Arthur Street, Elmhurst, for instructions, pamphlets,
candles and posters and then process to the assigned spots at
the Elmhurst Metra Station. At 6:30 PM, a Liturgy of the
Word Prayer Service will be held in the Church. Afterwards
we will gather in the Agnesian Room for soup and
sandwiches. At 7:30 PM, Nancy Kreuzer, who is the sanctity
of life leader at Church of the Resurrection in Wheaton and
the Illinois regional coordinator for the Silent No More
Awareness Campaign (www.SilentNoMoreAwareness.org)
will talk to us about her journey.