ST. ANN PARISH FAMILY
December 31, 2006 Feast of the Holy Family
ST. ANN CATHOLIC CHURCH PASTORAL TEAM
Town Center Pastor: Rev. Jeff Stoneberg
Pastoral Associate: Ken Plese
24500 S. Navajo Drive
Religious Formation: Mary Jane Wahl
Channahon, Il 60410 Secretary: Linda Cakora
Phone (815) 467-6962 Deacon Candidate/Baptismal Prep.
Fax (815) 467-2320 Bob Duncan
Religious Formation MASS SCHEDULE
Phone (815) 467-6992 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday—8:00 a.m.
Saturday Liturgy—5:00 p.m.
Office Hours Monday—Friday
Sunday Liturgy—8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.
9:00 am—3:00 PM See bulletin for Holy Day Schedule
Website: www.stann.4lpi.com Reconciliation : Saturday 4:00—4:30 pm
The Parish Office
Will be closed
Monday
January 1, 2007
HAPPY
NEW YEAR
INTENTIONS OF THE HOLY FATHER
FOR DECEMBER
• That Christ, meek and humble of heart,
may inspire those responsible for
SACRAMENTS nations to use power wisely and
Baptisms: Expectant parents are asked to responsibly.
prepare for the celebration of baptism well in
advance. Parents who are having their first • That in every part of the world
child baptized MUST attend the baptismal missionaries may live out their
preparation meeting. These are held on the vocation with joy and enthusiasm,
3rd Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. faithfully following in Christ’s
Baptisms are celebrated on the first and third footsteps.
Sunday of the month 2:00 p.m. Please call
the parish office for all arrangements.
YOUR GIFT TO THE CHURCH
Marriage: Please contact the parish office at
12/17/06...........................................................$7,971.00
least six months in advance, before making
any wedding plans. Children...............................................................$56.45
Christmas ..........................................................$335.00
Solemnity Offering .............................................$10.00
Immaculate Conception .....................................$53.00
Retired Religious...............................................$128.00
Baptisms Are Christmas Flowers............................................$245.00
Now Being
Scheduled For:
CURRENT CHURCH DEBT
January 7, 2007 at 2:00 pm $1,201,096.82
January 21, 2007 at 2:00 pm 12/17/06.............................................................$793.83
February 4, 2007 at 2:00 pm
February 18, 2007 at 2:00 pm Enable the Christian Spirit of
Saint Ann Parish Community
“OUR LADY OF FATIMA” to come alive.
TRAVELING STATUE
Our parish has a traveling Fatima statue.
Prayer books are also available for
individual, family, or group devotions If MISSION STATEMENT
any one in the parish is interested in having St. Ann Parish is a Roman Catholic family of
the statue in their home for a week, please believers who strive to minister to the needs of each
contact Laurie Bauer at 467-7577 other through service, worship, prayer and loving
acceptance, thereby drawing ourselves closer to God.
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MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, December 30, 2006
5:00 pm † Joseph Feeney req. By Joan Ospalik
† Walter Goron req. by the Family
Sunday, December 31, 2006
8:00 am World Peace
10:00 am † Jerry Mc Devitt req. by Kevin & Kathy Williams
† Dorothy Anna Procyk req. by Charles Powers Fam
NEWLY BAPTIZED
Through the waters of Baptism in December, Monday, January 1, 2007– Mary, Mother of God
We welcome these new Christians! 8:00 am † Madison Grabowski req. by Kristin Grabowski
Tuesday, January 2, 2007 (basil the Great & Gregory)
KATELYN MARIE WIETTING 8:00 am NO MASS
Daughter of Wednesday, January 3, 2007 (Holy Name of Jesus)
Matthew & Jennifer Wietting 8:00 am † Deceased Members of the Stoneberg Family
EMILY KATHRYN WIETTING Thursday, January 4, 2007 (Elizabeth Ann Seton)
8:00 am Vocation to the Priesthood
Daughter of
Matthew & Jennifer Wietting Friday, January 5, 2007 (John Neumann, bishop)
8:00 am End to Abortion
CONNER THOMAS CAMPBELL Saturday, January 6, 2007
Son of 5:00 pm † Gerry Kubinski req. by Bob & Lucky Duncan
Dean & Cheryl Campbell
Sunday, January 7, 2007
8:00 am † Tilly Falsone req. by John Rees & Family
BRIANNA RENEE CAMPBELL 10:00 am † Jerry McDevitt req. by James Feeney Family
Daughter of
Dean & Cheryl Campbell ALTAR SERVERS
Saturday, January 6, 2007 - 5:00 pm
NOLAN MICHAEL WALSH Matt Stewart, Timothy Doughney
Son of
Sunday, January 7, 2007 - 8:00 am
Brian and Amanda Walsh Lindsey Dobzyk, Gina Doughney
Sunday, January 7, 2007 - 10:00 am
Catholic Charities Hosts Nick Mason, Mary Mason
Parenting Classes READERS
Saturday, January 6, 2007 - 5:00 pm
Are you a stressed out parent who wants to Tony Vowels, Patrick Graziano, Mary Kay Robbins
learn effective discipline, communication Sunday, January 7, 2007 - 8:00 am
and better ways to deal with your Karla Gregory, John Baratka, Eileen Clark
children? Catholic Charities of the Diocese Sunday, January 7, 2007 - 10:00 am
of Joliet is offering Parenting Classes on six Jim Mason, Eva Rahn, Karen Slattery
consecutive Saturdays beginning January
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS
27 through March 3, 2007 from 10:00 a.m.
Saturday, January 6, 2007 - 5:00 pm
to noon. Classes will be held at Catholic Lucky Duncan, Angela Anderson, Bob Duncan, Judy
Charities at 203 N. Ottawa Street in Juricic, Rick O’Brien, Pat Bonsignore, Sue Martin
Joliet. Fee for class is $40 per person and a Sunday, January 7, 2007 - 8:00 am
reduced fee is available for those who Sue Gregory, Jim Prosise, Luke Gregory, Doug Overbeck,
Suzanne Overbeck, Janet Adcox, Lisa Nino
qualify based on income. To register, or for
more information, call Catholic Charities toll- Sunday, January 7, 2007 - 10:00 am
Lynn Hugunin, Ben VanVeckhoven, Mike Rakes, Beverly
free intake line at 1-800-240-7011. Drager, Diane Pope, Martha Pry, Mike McGrath
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The Week Ahead LITURGIST’S CORNER
Sunday 8:00 am & 10:00 am Mass Today, we celebrate the
31 feast of the Holy Family;
Jesus, Mary & Joseph!
Monday 9:00 a.m. Mass What a powerful feast
NEW YEAR’S DAY that falls in the Octave
1 OFFICE CLOSED
(eight days) of Christmas.
The Church added this feast in the early
Tuesday NO MASS
Service Commission 7pm part of the last century. Again, we see the
2 emphasis placed on family, which is part
of community. We cannot walk the
Wednesday 8:00 am Mass journey alone. In our Catholic tradition,
Religious Formation Classes Begin
3 we are the living Body of Christ, the
community who serves to build up the
Thursday 8:00 am Mass kingdom. May the example of this Holy
R.C.I.A. Family be an inspiration to each of us who
4 live within the family unit at home or at a
parish by sharing our love and support of
Friday 8:00 am Mass
one another.
5 Special thanks to all the music ministers,
worship commission, art & environment
Saturday 5:00 pm Mass committee, and all who have contributed
in enhancing our liturgies! God bless you
6 for sharing your gifts!
Good Christian Friends Rejoice with heart
Sunday 8:00 am & 10:00 am Mass
Venture Crew 402 - 7pm and soul and voice!
7 Christ Is born Today – Christ Is born
Today!!!
Readings for the Week of
December 31, 2006
Christmas Peace and all Good Things!
Sunday: Sir 3:2-7, 12-14 or Ken
1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28/
Col 3:12-21 or 3:12-17
Monday: Nm 6:22-27/Gal 4:4-7/
Lk 2:16-21 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:22-28/Jn 1:19-28
Wednesday: 1 Jn 2:29-3:6/ Jn 1:29-34
TO CLEAR SNOW
Thursday: 1 Jn 3:7-10/Jn 1:35-42 FROM THE SIDEWALKS
Friday: 1 Jn 3:11-21/Jn 1:43-51 AT ST. ANN .
Saturday: 1 Jn 5:5-13/Mk 1:7-11 or IF YOU ARE WILLING,
Lk 3:23-38 or 3:23, 31-34,
PLEASE CALL
36, 38
Next Sunday: Is 60:1-6/Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/ FATHER JEFF
Mt 2:1-12 467-6962
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Happy New Year to you! May
God bless you as we move into
the year of 2007! A new year
reminds us that time is always
moving on. May we use our time
well in serving God here on earth, knowing that one day our “time” will
literally be up and we will be with Him.
This weekend we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family. As we look at
the figures in our manger scene we see Mary, Joseph and their son, Jesus.
How special that family is to us as Christian people! How they looked to God for so much! They
had to trust in God all the time. Well, our families are holy also. We thank God for our parents,
brothers and sisters, grandparents, aunts and uncles. We also ask God how we can be a good
person in what our relationship is to them.
Our Christmas season continues for 1 more week. On Monday, January 1st, we celebrate the
Feast of Mary, the Mother of God. It is not a Holy Day this year because it falls on a Monday.
Next weekend we will conclude the season with the Feast of the Epiphany and begin Ordinary
Time.
As the wise men journey to the manger next weekend we may look at how our journey to the
manger has been this year. I hope that you have experienced how much God loves you. He
knows all about you. Trust in Him.
Catholic Charities Benefits from
PROVIDENCE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
“First Look for Charity” Will host its annual Incoming Freshmen Placement
Exam Saturday, January 13, 2007 beginning at 8 a.m.
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Joliet, along with 18 other The exam is open to all eighth graders interested in
charities, has been chosen as a beneficiary of First Look for attending Providence for the 2007-21008 school year.
Charity, a premiere black-tie event held on Thursday, February 8th The top fifteen scorers on the exam will receive a
at McCormick Place from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. This event is the $1,000 scholarship toward his/her freshmen year
official kick-off to the Chicago Auto Show. Guests who purchase tuition. Pre-registration is not necessary, but there is
tickets through Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet, will not only a $25.00 testing fee due on the day of the exam. All
enjoy an incredible evening on the showroom floor complete with testers ad asked to bring two #2 pencils. Calculators
champagne and hors d’oeuvres, but will also enjoy all the amenities are not allowed for the exam.
of the private Catholic Charities Hospitality Suite including private Please call Mrs. Rachel Ellingston at 815-485-2136
coat check, open bar, and hot coffee and warm cookies as you ext. 513 with questions concerning Providence's
depart for the ride home. Tickets are $200 each and are available Incoming Freshmen Placement Exam or other
at www.cc-doj.org or by calling Lorri admissions information.
Nagle at Catholic Charities at 815-723-3405, ext. 102.
The St. Ann Men’s Club will be hosting an open Euchre tournament in the parish hall on Saturday, January 13, 2007. All adults are
invited to attend
Entry fee - $10
First place - $25, Second place - $15 Third place - $10
The tournament will start at 7:00 PM
Prior to the tournament, sandwiches and refreshments will be served starting at about 6:15, after 5:00 o’clock Mass. You can also take
the time before the tournament starts to play a few games of euchre or just socialize with your fellow parishioners and our guests.
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FORMATION Christmas Break Is Over!
INFORMATION All catechetical session begin meeting again this week. Sessions
will resume beginning this Wednesday, January 3.
2nd Grade First Eucharist Families
Preparation for the Sacrament of First Eucharist is beginning soon. As we begin our
preparation with the 2nd Graders, it is vital for their parents to renew their understanding of
the Sacrament as well. Taking the opportunity to enhance their own faith formation is the
best way for parents to “echo” that faith to their children.
Therefore parents of 2nd Grade children anticipating the Sacrament of First Eucharist as asked to set aside
Tuesday, January 9, 2007
for Parent Meeting #1.
We will gather in the Church at 7:00 p.m.
This is a meeting for parents only. If you have no one to sit with your children at home during this time,
please let us know so we can try to arrange babysitting. We ask you to make all the necessary changes in your
calendar to free up this date.
Marriage Prep Team
There will be a meeting for all couples interested in serving on St. Ann Parish Marriage Prep Team on
Thursday, January 25
At 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall.
As part of the Formation Commission, this team will serve couples from the parish anticipating the Sacrament
of Marriage. Interested adults must be practicing married couples in a valid marriage, with a commitment to
their Sacrament.
Other Requirements: Must be in love, willing to share, married 5 or more years, and looking to connect to
other married couples.
We do have some interested couples already, but If this sparks your interest, contact Bill & Sue Kinsella at
467-1727, or Mary Jane at 467-6962.
JOLIET CATHOLIC ACADEMY
On Saturday, January 13, 2007, Joliet Catholic Academy will host its annual Placement Exam for 8th
graders from 8am - 11:30 am. Eighth graders interested in attending JCA in the fall of 2007 must take
this placement test. The test will begin promptly at 8am. Students should plan on arriving no later
than :50 am. Please enter through the Main Entrance on Larkin Avenue. Students are asked to bring
their completed application for admission, $30 exam fee, two #2 pencils, calculator (optional) and their
social security number. Students will exit the building at 11:30 am through the south doors facing Ingalls
Avenue. Please park in the main driveway parking lot off Ingalls Avenue
JOLIET CATHOLIC ACADEMY will host a Pre-Placement Test Workshop on Wednesday, January 10 from
7pm - 8:30 pm. At this optional workshop for students & parents, eighth graders will receive a brief
overview of the EXPLORE TEST. Parents will find out “what comes next” in the application process, and
will be given information about how test scores will affect student placement. Refreshments will be
served. Please park in the main driveway parking lot off of Ingalls “Avenue; enter either through the
south doors facing Ingalls Avenue or through the Min Entrance facing Larkin Avenue.
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Thank You!!!
To all who helped to enhance the worship experience here at St. Ann
during the Advent season and Christmas liturgies, Thank You!
Thank you to the Worship Commission, the Musicians, the Art and
Environment Committee, the Crew who assembles the Crèche each year,
and to all who helped in any way, God bless you for your time and talents.
We are truly blest with the many hands, hearts and voices who help build
community. We are truly the Body of Christ at St. Ann on that Journey to
the Manger living out the Gospel message of peace and good will toward
all!!!
The 2006 Manger Committee
Back Row – Joe Moorman & Josh Clower
L-R Steve Rittof, III, Larry Moorman, Chris Clower, Dennis Clower
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PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS - CHAIRPERSONS -
Colleen Appleton Arnie Juricic
WORSHIP COMMISSION:
David Brockup Infant Liam Miller
Mary Calandra Walter Plese JENNIFER LONG—521-4171
Mary Fenske Corrine Wegner
ALTAR SERVER:
Due to the recent government legislation regarding patient privacy, names of DENISE MCPHERSON—521-0042
people to be prayed for at Mass or in the Bulletin can be listed only if that
person, or in the case of their incapacitation, the person delegated to their READER:
medical care calls or writes the parish office and gives permission for their
CHRIS GREGORY - 725-2534
name to be listed.
NOTE: THIS LIST WILL BE UPDATED MONTHLY - CALL EXTRAORDINARY MINISTER:
THE PARISH OFFICE BY THE 10TH OF EACH MONTH TO
DAN CONNER—467-4745
HAVE YOUR FAMILY MEMBER LISTED. NAMES WILL BE
PUBLISHED FOR 1 MONTH ONLY AND WILL CHANGE FORMATION COMMISSION:
ON THE THIRD WEEKEND OF THE MONTH. THANK YOU
ED SUTTER—467-2742
SERVICE COMMISSION:
PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY SERVICE PERSONNEL NANCY CAMPBELL—467-1369
Sgt. Donald G. Dennis, Steve Fuller, KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS:
Sgt. Derek Swartz, Christopher McGuire, RAY VANDER ZANDEN—467-9357
Jael Smith, John Zelko
COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN:
Please call the office if you would like to add a family member.
TRICIA BONSIGNORE—467-9347
MEN’S CLUB:
In your prayers, please remember JOHN BARATKA—467-5433
Robert L. Shields, brother of Cindy WWW.SAMENSCLUB@AOL.COM
Doro, who entered eternal life.
Remember also his family as we VENTURE CREW:
commend his soul to the Lord. It is SUE GREGORY—725-2534
a holy and wholesome thought to
pray for the dead. G.L.U.E.:
PAT FRAUENHEIM—467-7158
PARISH LIFE COMMISSION:
ALL ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS LAURIE GARLAND—467-6813
MUST BE SUBMITTED ON A WEEKLY BASIS
TO THE PARISH OFFICE ADMINISTRATION COMMISSION:
BY 2:00 PM ON THE JOHN BEHLING—467-9615
WEDNESDAY BEFORE
THE ANNOUNCEMENT IS TO BE MADE. FINANCE COMMISSION:
HOWARD NELSON - 467-5308
PARISH COUNCIL:
DIANE CHESSON—467-2081
ay CUB SCOUTS:
rsd 0 am
Thu 1 1:0 KEN KIRKLAND - 467-9867
Articles for the bulletin need to be in the Parish office ten (10)
days before the Sunday you wish the article to appear. You
may drop the article off at the office or fax it to (815-467-2320). Remember St. Ann Parish in your will.
All articles must be approved by Father Jeff and are subject to
Remember St. Ann Parish
editing. Thank you for your cooperation.
for Funeral Memorials.
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