Saint Albert the Great

8000 south Linder avenue BURBANK

Parish

ILLINOIS 60459

Our lord Jesus Christ the king - November 25, 2012

Jesus Christ is the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead and ruler of the kings of the earth. Revelation 1:5

REV. MICHAEL L. ZOUFAL, PASTOR REV. JOSEPH P. LYNCH, PASTOR EMERITUS REV. RYSZARD CZERNIAK, SCh. ASSOCIATE PASTOR REV. ANTHONY BROOKS, SCh. ASSOCIATE PASTOR IRVIN A. BRYCE, JR., PERMANENT DEACON RAYMUNDO DIAZ DE LEON, PERMANENT DEACON MISSIONARY SISTERS OF CHRIST THE KING: SR. ANNA GORSKA, SR. MARIA NIWA, & SR. EWA SZPARGALA

Welcome
All are In this House of God

MASSES SATURDAY 5:00 PM (Sunday Obligation) SUNDAY 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM (English-Polish) - 12:00 PM 6:15 AM, 1:30 PM and 5:00 PM (Polish) 6:30 PM (Spanish) WEEKDAY MASSES (Monday-Friday) 6:30 AM, 7:30 AM (Polish), 8:30 AM SATURDAY MASS 7:30 AM ( Polish) 8:30 AM FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION - All day, Bilingual Confessions 5:00-6:00PM, 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 and 3rd Sundays at 3:15 PM Baptismal Preparation Class Last Monday 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 5 months prior to scheduled date. All couples are required to participate in a marriage preparation program. Parish registration is a requirement. Times of marriages are as follows: Saturday 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM

RECTORY ...(708)423-0321 or (708)423-0322 PLEBANIA (po polsku) .(708)423-0321 lub (708)423-0322 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 SCHOOL..(708)424-7757 Mrs. Marilyn Kurowski, Principal 5535 West State Road www.stalbertcatholicschool.com CCD OFFICE...(708)636-0406 Mr. Kevin Wiseman, Coordinator 5535 West State Road

MASS INTENTIONS
Monday, November 26, 2012 6:30 7:30 +Jozef Wilczek 8:30 +Theodore Zydek, +Mary Santillo Tuesday, November 27, 2012 6:30 -Marian Jelcz - Blessing, +Victoria Kozacek 7:30 +Stanislaw Wilczek 8:30 +Joseph, Michael & Steven Fahy +Sr. Rita Fahy -Vivian Durrant - Succesful Surgery Wednesday, November 28, 2012 6:30 +Rose Piwowar, +Theresa Strezo 7:30 +Jozef Wilczek 8:10 - MORNING PRAYER OF THE CHURCH 8:30 +Deceased Members of the Fahy Family -Vince Santillo Thursday, November 29, 2012 6:30 +Chas & Sean Murphy 7:30 +Jozef Wilczek 8:30 +Ron Mroz Sr., Louis DiNello 7:00PM - PARISH HOLY HOUR Friday, November 30, 2012 St. Andrew, Apostle 6:30 - Marian Jelcz - Blessing 7:30 +Jozef Wilczek 8:30 +Ercole & Innocenza Sturino Saturday, December 1, 2012 Blessed Virgin Mary 7:30 +Stanislaw Bafia 8:30 +Michael J. Walker -Sr. Bernadette - Blessing 12:00PM - Wedding: Anthony Noe & Amanda Harcer 5:00PM +Alfreda & John Placzek +Frank Jordan, +Len Drozd Sunday, December 2, 2012 First Sunday of Advent 6:15 7:30 +For the Parishioners, Bridgie Lally 9:00 +Frank & Bernice Haton +Mary Roe, +Fr. Gerry Roche 10:30 +Rose Wojcik 3rd Anniv. of Death +Margaret, Robert & Joseph Kasper 12:00PM +Gloria Rutherford +Francesco & Josephine Rizzo 1:30PM - Jozef Zarebczan 5:00PM - Marian Jelcz - Blessing 6:30PM -

CHRIST THE KING

The selection from the book of Daniel presented in todays first reading was part of an attempt to weave a vision of ultimate success for the Jews under persecution. Exactly whom the author had in mind when he refers to one like a Son of Man is hotly disputed by scholars today. The fact is, we simply do not know if the author meant anyone in particular or if this is a collective, figurative image of Israels triumph. What we do know is that the early Christian community seized upon this passage and recognized it as a messianic prophecy, a foretelling of the ultimate triumph of Jesus as the Christ of God. The Lectionarys juxtaposition of this text with todays Gospel narrative of Jesus before Pilate is a wonderful example of how the liturgy layers passages with new meaning by inserting them in a particular context. The celebration of Christ the King allows us to hear these passages with a new depth of meaning in light of our contemporary understanding of how, in Jesus and his resurrection and ascension, we have seen the fulfillment of Daniels vision of ultimate deliverance. The veiled admission of Jesus before Pilate that he did indeed have a kingdom not here takes on new meaning against the cosmic vision of Daniel, who allows us to glimpse the Ancient One on his heavenly throne. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co.
LET US PRAY
For the sick: Andrea Pelicano, Janet Arndt, Mary Sochacz Marilyn Buchalski, Leonard Young, Jim Lopec and Family, Eric Dulce, Pineda and Eckhart Families, Carmella Mazurek, Virginia Wolski, Arletta Ceynow, Bill Sullivan, Carmen Salonga Family, Cermak Family, Olga Garcia, Michael Mazurek, John Bello, Alvarez Family, Bernice Ciszek, Sonia Casper, Valerie Farbin, Barbara Iacullo, Irene Korosa, Bill & Ruth Eichnamm, Diane & Robert Juris, Dorothy Reid, Salvatore Bottari, Theresa Lonski, Harriet Madey Alex Silverman, Don Kupiec, Richard Polancyk, Johana Pusateri, Janelle Demski, Bussie & Hedderman Families, Sister Patricia Labuda, Walter Anderson, Denis Hedderman & Family Shirley McVane, Katie and Lucy Hedderman, Cheryl Korosa, Penny Prokop, Mary Ann Riccio. For the deceased: Stephanie Skirius, Stanislaw Chramiec.

GRATITUDE What is gladness without gratitude, and where is gratitude without a God?

Coventry Patmore

Immaculate Conception Novena Mass & Novena Prayers with Benediction

November 30 - December 8, 2012
Friday November 30, 2012
Rev. Matthew ODonnell Associate Pastor - St. Ailbe

after every Mass on December 8 and 9. Funds collected will be used to help the needy of our parish.

Oplatki sale will take place

We thank you in advance for your support and generosity.

St. Vincent De Paul Society

7:00 PM - Mary, Queen of Apostles Saturday December 1, 2012

Rev. Pawel Komperda Associate Director Admissions & Formation St. Joseph College Seminary

S AVE THE DATE FOR O UR L ADY O F G UADALUPE M ASS

Wednesday December 12, 2012 at 5:00 am Rosary 6:30 pm Mass 7:00 pm

5:00 PMThe Holy Name of Mary Sunday December 2, 2012

Rev. Anthony Brooks Sch. Associate Pastor St. Albert the Great

9:00 AMMary, Model for Advent

MASS SCHEDULE FOR DECEMBER 3 - 8, 2012 WILL BE AVAILABLE IN NEXT WEEKS BULLETIN

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Despite the fact that the feast of Christ the King was established less than a century ago, it has already undergone a shift in focus. When Pope Pius XI established this feast in 1925, nationalism and fascism were on the rise. The pope intended that it be a vehicle for spiritual teaching, one that would recognize the ultimate authority of Christ over all political and social scheming. The last Sunday of October was chosen as the date for the feast because of its proximity to the feast of All Saints, those men and women who bore witness to Christs reign in so many different ways.

The calendar reforms of 1969 moved the feast to the last Sunday of the liturgical year. There, in the context of Novembers focus on the end times, Christs second coming at the end of all time is highlighted. The threefold cycle of readings also expands our imaginations in regard to this feast. In this years Gospel, Christ stands before Pilate, whose own power blinds him to the truth of the Lords kingdom. In a world where oppression still holds sway over too many people, this feast is somehow still as timely as when Pope Pius XI first established it. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co.

Eucharistic Adoration
It is as close as you can come in this life talking with God face to face. You are important to the Lord. Come when you are hurting, you have fear, anxiety, pain and suffering of any kind Come and spend time with Jesus Christ Thursdays 7:00 8:00 pm

ST. ALBERT THE GREAT SCHOOL NEWS

MANNA Manna is a wonderful fundraiser that benefits our school. Gift cards!!! Thats what the program is all about. The Manna Program purchases gift cards at a discount and resells them to you at face value, and there is no service charge to you. If you want to purchase a $25.00 gift card for Kohls you pay $25.00, thats it. Instead of buying your cards at the store, simply order them from the school. The gift cards are pre-ordered and prepaid and your order is usually filled within the week. Orders need to be placed on Mondays by Noon. School families can send their order to school, and parishioners can drop their orders off at the Rectory.
Is anyone cooking or eating for Thanksgiving? We have Jewel cards on hand in the office. ST. ALBERTS RECYCLES Paper Recycling: There are four bins in the carnival parking lot behind the school for people to place paper in for recycling. Please use them to discard your unwanted newspapers and magazines. All of the money raised by this program goes to help pay for school improvements. Box Tops for Education: These boxtops can be found on numerous grocery items. At any given time, everyone has several dollars worth in their kitchen cabinets, desks, etc.

Veterans Day Celebrations Monday, November 12, 2012

Our Veterans teach us history and share their stories with our Junior High Students . One of the best days to be in school to hear first hand history from our Veterans.

SHARING TREE
Just a reminder that our Sharing Tree will be up by the first Sunday of Advent. If you take a name tag from the Sharing Tree, the gifts for the children and families need to be returned before 5:00 PM Sunday, December 16th to allow enough time to sort and package gifts. We ask families to limit the selection to one (1 )tag so that everyone can participate. Please make sure that the name tag is attached to the wrapped gift for easy identification. The gift may be a toy or an article of clothing, $15.00-$20.00. If a tag has Senior written on it, the gift is intended for a senior citizen. Early drop-offs will be greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please call Alice at the school office, 708-424-7757.

November 26 - 30 at St. Alberts

Monday, November 26 7:00 pm Baptismal Prep Class Tuesday, November 27 7:00 pm Bingo Wednesday, November 28 8:10 am Morning Prayer of the Church 6:00 pm Boy Scouts 7:00 pm CCD Thursday, November 29 7:00 pm Parish Holy Hour/Adoration Friday, November 30 7:00 pm Cub Scouts
N e x t S u nd a y S e c on d C o ll e c t i o n On December 1/2 2012 we will take up Second Collection for the Parish Needs. Your contribution will support the growing costs of maintenance of the church, school, convent and the parish grounds. Thank you for support and generosity .

St. Albert the Great Parish and our Guadalupano Group invite all parishioners to a

Family Dance
(in Rogers Hall)

Saturday, December 8, 2012

7:00 pm to 12:00 am
Music by Group Furor Tickets $20.00 Children under 12 years - FREE Snacks available for parchase/Cash Bar

WEDDING BANNS III-Anthony Noe & Amanda Harcar I-Michael Pickett & Elizabeth Minarich
The Baptismal Prep Class for December and January Baptisms will be held on Monday, November 26 at 7:00 PM in Church. This class is a requirement for parents who have made arrangements to have their child baptized. Pre-registration

There are still Mass Intentions for 2012 and 2013 available. Please, stop at the rectory if you would like to reserve Masses for your loved ones.
Rectory is open Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 8:30 pm Saturday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm, closed Sundays

The following babies became members of Gods Family here recently: Natalia Gabriela Wydrych, Dominik Lizak, Santiago Nicholas Martinez, Dominik Klein, Ryan Gabriel Chlebek, Brooke Rusnak, Diego Arturo Garcia, Viviana Merida, Szymon Knapczyk, Adam Nawojowski.

We extend our best wishes and pray that what has begun in them will be brought to perfection.

Zapraszamy Wszystkich Parafian do Wzicia Udziau w Roratach

Rorarty, czyli Msze wite ku czci Najwitszej Maryji Panny na pamitk e przyja nowin Archanioa Gabriela zwiastujcego, i zostanie Matk Syna Boego.

Roraty w naszej parafii rozpoczn si 3-go grudnia, 2012 i bd odbyway si od poniedziaku do soboty o godz. 7:30 rano. Zapraszamy wsz ystkich do wsplnej modlitwy. W Sobot 8-go Grudnia, 2012 przypada

W PARAFII W. ALBERTA WIELKIEGO

wito Niepokalanego Poczcia NMP

Msze w. w jz. Polskim odbd si w Sobot o godz. 7:30 am i 12:00 pm
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BG WYWYSZY GO PONAD WSZYSTKO Dzisiejsza uroczysto Chrystusa Krla koczy rok liturgiczny. Przypomina ona ludziom wierzcym, e ich ziemskie pielgrzymowanie zda ku peni radoci w krlestwie niebieskim. Gwarantem tej nadziei jest Jezus Chrystus: Pierworodny spord umarych i Wadca krlw ziemi (Ap 1,5). Godno krlewska Jezusa Chrystusa jest moc, potg, chwa i majestatem. Jego krlestwo jednak nie jest z tego wiata (J 18,31). Realizuje si ono wprawdzie na wiecie, ale ze wiatem si nie utosamia, przeciwnie, jest w nim obecne jakby w przeciwstawieniu do tego wszystkiego, czym wiat yje. Jest w wiecie jak zaczyn w ciecie, ziarno w roli, skarb ukryty w polu, ziarenko gorczycy, sie rzucona w morze. Wedug w. Pawa, krlestwo Boe to nie sprawa tego, co si je i pije, ale to sprawiedliwo, pokj i rado w Duchu witym (Rz 14,17). Jezus wyzna przed Piatem: Moje krlestwo nie jest z tego wiata (J 18,36). By wtedy poraniony, opluty, ubrany w szydercz szat. Nie przedstawiajmy Go przeto na podobiestwo ziemskich wadcw, ktrzy czsto s tyranami i przeladowcami. Jego moc krlewska przejawia si w mioci, subie, unieniu, przebaczeniu. On nas do koca umiowa (J 13,1), ogooci samego siebie, przyjwszy posta sugi (Flp 2,7), dlatego Bg Go wywyszy nad wszystko (Flp 2,9), aby na imi Jezusa zgio si kade kolano (Flp 2,10). Jezus Chrystus jest Krlem ukrzyowanym, zmartwychwstaym, zwyciskim. abp Edward Ozorowski

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