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Page 2 December 20, 2009
Welcome to “Catholics Come Home Joliet!” You may be aware that the Diocese of Joliet
shares this important project with the Archdiocese of Chicago and the Diocese of Rock-
ford, and I am pleased that you have found your way to our website. Perhaps you have
seen one of the many television spots we are sponsoring during December and January
in English, Spanish and Polish. If not, you can view them on this website!
In a sense, the Lord Jesus is constantly calling all of us to “Come Home.” I like to reflect
on the number of times he issued similar invitations: “Come, and you will see!” “Come,
follow me!” “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men!” “Come to me, all you
who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” And to St. Peter, when he saw Je-
sus walking on the water and asked if he could do the same, Jesus answered confidently, “Come!”
As your bishop, with Jesus I say to you, “Come! Come see with the eyes of faith. Come follow in Jesus’ footsteps. Come
help gather more disciples for the Lord. Come find rest and peace. Come learn of the Lord’s compassion and forgive-
ness of sin. Come find how God’s grace helps us do even what seems impossible!”
If you have been away from the Church for any reason and are hoping to draw close once again, to you I say, “Welcome
home! We need you.” If you are an active Catholic but would like to deepen your roots in the Church, to you I say, “Come
grow in the Lord!” If you are not Catholic but would like to learn more about our Faith, to you I say, “Come in!”
This website offers resources and links which I hope you will find helpful, as well as contact information for all the par-
ishes of our diocese and our diocesan offices. We want to be servants of the Lord in helping him extend his loving invita-
tion to you. He wants everyone to be in his flock, and as Shepherd of the flock, he wants us to take full advantage of
everything he gives us in the Church, especially the Holy Eucharist.
Come Home to the Catholic Church! You will be fed, strengthened, challenged and guided by the Lord Jesus himself
through all the spiritual gifts he has lovingly entrusted to the Church.
Sincerely in Christ,
J. Peter Sartain
Bishop of Joliet
As we come to the close of the Advent Season, we are reminded by the world that Christmas is here! Christmas can
be an exciting and fulfilling time for us. We know that the holy season brings certain feelings of loneliness as well. We
miss those who have died. We walk with those who are sick. We miss those who will not be Home for Christmas. We
pray for those who have lost a job and struggle to meet the needs of their family.
As Church families we prepare for Christmas as well. We look forward in a special way to greet family members and pa-
rishioners who will be Home for Christmas. We also prepare to celebrate with those who seem to attend Church only at
Christmas, other holidays and our parish family who we see every Sunday.
Statistics tell us that a large majority of those who do not attend Church regularly would return if they were asked. Rea-
sons for staying away are many. Some simply have gotten out of the habit of attending and a little extra sleep is nice.
For others there might be misunderstandings of Church teachings and policies. Some might feel they are unwelcome to
attend due to invalid marriages or other similar issues. Others might have been hurt by the Church, words of a priest, a
parishioner or our parish family. Some might have a fear of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Others might have strug-
gles with their faith and may not know how to come for help. Some might feel embarrassed to return after a period of
absence. Lack of attendance does not mean they no longer think of the Church or that they do not wish to return.
Sometimes they simply need to know they are missed and have a graceful opportunity to return.
Part of our Christian Mission at Christ the King is Evangelization. We are to reach out in faith and welcome others. I
would like us to consider an Evangelization project, this Advent Season. I’m sure you know of someone who no longer
attends Church or does so infrequently. Perhaps you have heard someone speak of faith difficulties they might be hav-
ing. Certainly, the best thing to do is approach that person and let them know what you are feeling. Tell them you miss
them and would welcome their return. Offer to attend Church or a parish activity with them. Help them obtain any assis-
tance they might need from the Church, their parish community.
Take a few minutes to consider those you “miss” when you attend Church-our neighbors, our family. Let’s keep them in
your prayers. Consider how you might invite them to return. You might invite them by adapting part of this letter, send-
ing an e-mail, making a phone call or any of the number of creative ways of letting them know you’d be happy to see
them come Home for Christmas.
Perhaps you yourself have become more distant from the Church. Let me apologize for anything the Universal Church
and the particular church of our diocese, a priest, religious, deacon, staff member or I may have caused you not to be
interested. Feel free to contact me, to help you start the kind of dialogue that can heal the wounds.
Christ the King staff invites you home this Christmas Season and this New Year. This is a simply loving invitation. All
our present parishioners have the privilege to provide a welcome and open door to our family members. Christmas is
truly here when everybody’s home. Let us pray together that many come Home for Christmas and the new year of grace
2010. As we celebrate 50 years as parish community, let us continue to live by the grace of God that will keep this com-
munity strong for the many years to come. Let us pray that everyone who walks through the doors of Christ the King
may feel the warmth and welcome of this community we call Home.
In Christ,
There will be television commercials during the Advent and Christmas Seasons
that will speak to us about the invitation to Return Home to the Church.
Mass Intentions
Congratulations Parents!
Saturday, December 19 5:00 Anthony Macioce
Welcome Children of God!
Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Lk 1:5-25
8:00 Ed Gadomski We welcome these children into the Catholic Faith as they
Sunday, December 20
Fourth Sunday of Advent 10:00 Frank Buti were baptized in November. Congratulations parents!
Mi 5:1-4a; Ps 80; Heb 10:5-10; 12:00 John Airey
Lk 1:39-45 Megan Avery, daughter of Ryan and June Cutter
Samantha Mary, daughter of Bryan and Dawn Sadorf
8:30 Craig O’Meara Shawn Louis, son of Bryan and Dawn Sadorf
Monday, December 21
St. Peter Canisius Brendan Lee, son of Bernard and Kimberly Ong
Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Lk 1:39-45 Gabriel Benjamin, son of Rafal and Suzanne Lisowiec
William Joseph, son of Mark and Christen Pawlowski
Tuesday, December 22 8:30 Betty Lay
1 Sm 1:24-28; Lk 1:46-56
Dec 26, 5:00 PM Dec 27, 8:00 AM Dec 27, 10:00 AM Dec 27, 12:00 PM
Allison Achenbaugh Lance Grunert Van Pierre Mandin Joshua Hubbard
Altar Server Brian Orr Charles Grunert Kaitlyn Sweeney Mallory McDaniel
Neil Orr Maureen Sweeney Quinn McDaniel
Sandi DiSalvo Arsenio Alzona Mark Campbell Roberta Beckman
Adrienne Forstneger Mercedita Alzona MonaLisa Dourado Patricia Caruso
Joseph Maderak Eugene Caselli Jim Hagearty Terry Caruso
Extraordinary Minister
Mary Maderak Rudy Caselli Iner Olson Oscar Manicad
of Holy Communion
Robert Maslinski Gary Majcen Veronica Sujewicz Evelyn Manicad
Fran Zelazny Marvin Stellmach Ellen Sweeney Sean McDaniel
George Zelazny Rosemary Wakely KimberlyAnn White Leslie McNamara
Lector Sue Wick Allen Staron Marie Voss Vicia Torralba
Presider Fr Bob Fr Bob Fr Peter Fr Peter
K.& M. Campbell, M. Gonzalo, E. Lay, L. Michalik, S. Pierscionek, Chub Thompson, C & M. Novak, E &
Ministers of Care
E Mears J. & E. Rodenas,
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The parish staff and I are hoping you are having a peaceful Advent
Season. Don’t forget to plug into parish events throughout this holy
time.
Also use this time to bring your children back to weekly mass as a
family. Efforts are being made, and will show its fruit, in the ways
you become closer as a family this new year. If there are any ques-
tions you have about your faith and wish to talk to one of my staff
members, please contact me or drop by my office. We want to wel-
come everyone home to our Catholic faith traditions. If you know of
anyone who has fallen away from the church and the practice of the
faith, welcome them and embrace them this Christmas.
It is a joy for our staff to work with you and your children. I would like
to thank the staff for their dedication to the work of Christ and for you
as a family. You are in our thoughts and prayers this Advent Sea-
son. The staff of the parish office, religious education office , acad-
emy and clergy wish all of you a Blessed Christmas day and Sea-
son. We look forward to seeing all of you on Christmas eve or day.
The "Simbang Gabi" (or night mass) is a Filipino tradition observed by both young and old. In this country this tradition is
celebrated in at least nine (9) parishes in every diocese. You will surely enjoy the Christmas songs in both Filipino and
English!
Christ the King School Save the Date for these events:
Reunion 2009
Dec 27, 2009: 12:00 Mass and Alumni reception
Date: Sunday, December 27, 2009
Jan 24, 2010: Whole Parish Catechesis:
Time: 12:00pm - 3:00pm Celebrating Family Life
Location: Church and Parish Life Center
Feb 13, 2010: Mardi Gras celebration (7:30 p.m.)
As part of our 50th Anniversary Year long Celebration, 50th Anniversary Memories Display
Christ the King Parish is hosting a reunion for all the
people who passed through the doors of the school. Mar 7-17: Pilgrimage to the Holy Land w/ Fr Peter
Teachers, administrators, students, and parents! No
matter how short a time you attended, you are welcome Mar 21, 2010: Family Fun Fair
to join us.
Apr 25, 2010: Spirit of Life Concert
Noon Mass will be the gathering point for this celebra-
tion. All Alumni are encouraged to actively participate. May 9, 2010: May Crowning following the 10:00 mass
After mass, join fellow alumni for an afternoon to renew
friendships, reminisce and relax in our Parish Life Cen- June 6, 2010: Feast of Corpus Christi Procession
ter.
Sept 18, 2010: 50th Anniversary Dinner Dance
To help with this event, or to add your info to the alumni
database, please contact Pat Luedtke at 630-916-1302
or pat25@comcast.net. Thank you to the 14 alumni
who have responded thus far. Facts from the Past
Or, RSVP on Facebook Event: Christ the King School ,
Lombard Illinois–Reunion 2009 Did you know…
Simbang Gabi, the Filipino
tradition and novena of nine
masses before Christmas,
was introduced at Christ the
King after Father James Divorscak became pastor in
50th Anniversary Pilgrimage to the 1994 by Sister Jocelyn Valdez, director of religious edu-
Holy Land with Father Peter Jarosz cation. After two years, Rory Villamin with the help of late
Deacon Rudy Molano, formed the DuPage Simbang Gabi
It's not too late to join! Contact Kim White, from To- Cluster involving the Filipino communities from different
tally Yours Pilgrimages to answer any questions you area churches. Bishop Joseph Imesch approved the no-
may have. If we can get 20 people from our parish to vena, celebrated in the evening, instead of at dawn as in
go, Totally Yours Pilgrimages will donate back to the the Philippines, as a yearly event in the Diocese of Joliet.
church the cost of 1 ticket. For info, call 630.396.6079. Today, the Filipino community of Christ the King Parish is
committed to this yearly wonderful tradition in preparation
for the Advent Ssason and the birth of the Prince of
Peace.
Do you have any “facts from the past” that we could in-
clude in future bulletins? Please call the rectory 630-629-
1717 ext 6050 or email 50anniv@ctklombard.org.
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Sacrament of Reconciliation
Fr Peter will be available for confessions at the following
times:
City_________________________________________
Finance Council December Meeting Minutes
Envelope No.________
The Finance Council met on the evening of December 9th.
Elaine Ward, Rick Cosenza, Lori Bhardwaj, and Brian
Carnahan were in attendance. Jill Placey director of the
Stewardship of Treasure Academy and Karen Corcoran parent and volunteer
joined us to discuss how the year is going at the Early
December 5/6 Learning Academy. We also discussed some strategic
planning topics. Letters were reviewed for the upcoming
# Registered Families 1380
Stewardship Appeal. The Council will pass along our rec-
Account # Amount ommendation to Father Peter once the letters are final-
ized. Rick, Elaine, and Fr. Peter attended a Diocesan
White Envelopes 413 $10,559.75
Financial meeting and the key points from that meeting
Non-envelope users $1,988.29 were conveyed to the other Council members. We briefly
discussed the significance of generous giving during the
This week’s total $12,548.04
Christmas season. We ask that those who will not be
Weekly Budget $13,462.00 using envelopes to let the Business office know, it costs
each month to send envelopes out to parishioners. The
Difference -$913.96
next Finance meetings are scheduled for January 13th
and February 10th. Interested or have questions contact
Finance council at finance@ctklombard.org.
Christmas Flowers $1,016.00
Green Envelopes* 70 $1,340.00
Restricted Budget** $2,308 .00
Difference -$968.00 Stewardship of Treasure has
Gold 42 $874.50 never been easier!
* Thank you for reaching the goal this past week!
Let’s try to reach our goal of $2,500 weekly to bring down our debt!
Sign-Up for Electronic Giving
Christmas Giving
You can have your white, gold, and/or green
Christ the King is financially dependent upon the parish- envelope contributions automatically withdrawn
ioners’ generous contributions. But this pales in compari- from your account on a weekly or monthly basis.
son to the true meaning of Christmas - celebrating the
birth of Jesus Christ. Please take a moment to reflect on
all that you have, remembering that everything belongs to Visit our website, www.ctklombard.org
God and it is our duty to return a portion of these gifts to or contact the business office, 630.396.6073,
Him. Your monetary contributions are truly appreciated. for more information.
Merry Christmas and God Bless.
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PARISH STAFF
Karen Hanish, Pre-School Jan Waas, Pre-School Aide Michelle Iwinski, Kindergarten Aide
Thursday, December 24
4:00pm Mass in church w/ Fr. Bob
4:00pm Children’s Mass in PLC w/ Fr. Guiney
10:00pm Carols in church
10:30pm “Midnight” Mass w/ Fr. Peter
Friday, December 25
8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00 Noon
December 20, 2009 Page 11
SUNDAY THURSDAY
Simbang Gabi 5:00pm Church Christmas Eve Mass 4:00pm Church &
PADS 5:30pm Etz Chaim PLC
Christmas Carols 10:00pm Church
“Midnight” Mass 10:30pm Church
MONDAY
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Bill Runge
630.396.6075
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