Staff

Rev. Julio C. Jiménez, Pastor Deacon Joseph Siranovic, Retired

Carol Knoll, Business Manager, ext #13

Laura McThay, CRE, #773-332-2425 Marge Dixon, Parish Secretary, ext #10

Maria Castañeda, Administrative Assistant, ext #15

Mass Times 4:00 PM (Saturday Anticipated); SUNDAY 8:00 AM; 10:00 AM and

Spanish 11:30 AM Monday thru Friday 7:00 AM

First Saturday of Month: 8:30 AM Holy Days

Mass: 7:00 AM (English) 6:00 PM (English); 7:30 PM (Spanish)

Confessions Saturday 3:00-3:45PM

Baptisms Monthly Third Sunday : 12:30 PM (Spanish)

(After 11:30 AM Mass) Last Sunday : 11:00 AM (English)

(After 10:00 AM Mass)

Marriage Call the office for arrangements at least

six months before the wedding.

Devotions Adoration and Exposition of the

Blessed Sacrament: All Thursdays: 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

The Rosary: Daily: 7:30 AM. First Saturday: 8:00 AM

Sorrowful Mother Devotion: Fridays 7:00 PM

St. Peregrine Devotion: 1st Sat. 8:30AM

Office Hours: Mon. 8:00 AM-4:00 PM ; Tues. 8:00 AM-6:15 PM ;

Wed. 8:00 AM-4:00; Thurs.8:00 AM-7:00 PM;

Fri. 8:00 AM-4:00 PM; Sat. 9:00 AM-4:00 PM

4940 Washington St. Hillside, IL 60162. (708) 449-8430. Fax: (708) 449-2009. www.stdomitilla.org

During the weekend of December 8-9, our parishes will be conducting the Retirement Fund for Religious collection. This annual appeal benefits 31,000 elderly Catholic sisters, brothers, and reli-gious order priests—women and men who have consecrated their lives to serving God and the Church.

During the 2018 World Day for Consecrated

Life, Pope Francis remarked, “There is no growth without roots and no flowering without new buds.” This analogy has certainly been born out within the life of the Church in the United States. Senior reli-gious were the roots that established Catholic schools, hospitals, and social services agencies—allowing generations of Catholics to flourish. Today, the example of older religious inspires younger members to persevere in mission and ministry.

Yet many religious communities struggle to

provide for aging members. Most elder religious served for small stipends, leaving a large gap in retirement savings. Rising health care costs and decreased income compound the struggle to pro-vide adequate care. Your gift to the Retirement Fund for Religious provides vital funding for medi-cations, nursing care, and more. It also helps reli-gious congregations implement long-range retire-ment strategies, even as they continue to serve the People of God.

Since the inception of this annual event

nearly 30 years ago, the Archdiocese of Chicago has been one of the most generous donors to this collection for those who have labored long and hard in the vineyards of the Lord. I recognize this is but one of numerous worthy causes in need of assis-tance; I ask simply that you give what you can. In thanksgiving for their faithful service, please join with me in supporting the Retirement Fund for Reli-gious and in praying for God’s blessing on our na-tion’s elderly religious.

Retirement Fund for Religious Estimadas hermanas y hermanos en Cristo, Durante el fin de semana del 8 y 9 de diciembre, nuestras parroquias estarán realizando la colecta para el Fondo para la Jubilación de Relig-iosos. Esta campaña anual beneficia a 31,000 hermanas, hermanos y sacerdotes de órdenes religiosas católicos de la tercera edad — mujeres y hombres que han consagrado sus vidas a servir a Dios y a la Iglesia. Durante la Jornada Mundial de la Vida Consagrada 2018, el papa Francisco señaló: “no hay crecimiento sin raíces y no hay florecimiento sin brotes nuevos”. Esta analogía ha nacido ciertamente dentro de la vida de la Iglesia en los Estados Unidos. Los religiosos de edad avanzada fueron las raíces que establecieron es-cuelas, hospitales y agencias de servicios sociales católicos; permitiendo que florecieran gen-eraciones de católicos. Hoy en día, el ejemplo de los religiosos de la tercera edad inspira a miembros más jóvenes a perseverar en la misión y ministerio. Sin embargo, muchas comunidades religiosas tienen dificultades para proveer a sus miembros que envejecen. La mayoría de los religi-osos de edad avanzada sirvieron por pequeños estipendios, dejando una gran brecha en los ahorros de la jubilación. Los crecientes costos del cuidado de la salud y disminución en los ingresos agravan la lucha por proveer un cuidado adecuado. Su donación al Fondo para la Jubilación de Religiosos provee fondos vitales para medicinas, cuidado de enfermería y más. También ayuda a las congregaciones religiosas a implementar estrategias de jubilación de largo plazo, incluso mientras continúan sirviendo al Pueblo de Dios. Desde el inicio de este evento anual hace casi 30 años, la Arquidiócesis de Chicago ha sido uno de los donantes más generosos a esta colecta para aquellos que han trabajo mucho y duro en las viñas del Señor. Reconozco que esta es una de las muchas causas nobles que necesitan ayuda, simplemente pido que den lo que puedan. En agradecimiento a su fiel servicio, por favor acompáñenme en apoyar al Fondo para la Jubilación de Religiosos y a orar por la bendición de Dios sobre los religiosos de la tercera edad en nuestra nación.

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

Sincerely in Christ,

Card. Blase J. Cupich

Archbishop of Chicago

Please keep in your prayers our recently deceased parishioners, family members and friends, especial-ly: Paula K. Zupsich

Saturday, December 1, 2018 First Sunday of Advent Vigil Mass 4:00 PM-†Rita M. Knotek -†Adeline Alberto Sunday, December 2, 2018 First Sunday of Advent 8:00 AM-†Noreen Simonsen -†Denise Stoltman -†Rita Joan Smith 10:00 AM-†Michael Grace -†Carmen & Mary Toranto 11:30 AM-St. Domitilla Parishioners Monday, December 3, 2018 Saint Francis Xavier 7:00 AM-†Paula K. Zupsich Tuesday, December 4, 2018 Advent Weekday Saint John Demascene 7:00 AM-Communion Service Wednesday, December 5, 2018 Advent Weekday 7:00 AM-Kay & John Londlo Thursday, December 6, 2018 Advent Weekday Saint Nicholas 7:00 AM–Kay & John Zandlo -Buenaventura & Josef Escueta Friday, December 7, 2018 Saint Ambrose 7:00 AM-†Celia Cairo Saturday, December 8, 2018 The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary –Bilingual Mass 8:30 AM-†Kathleen E. Power Second Sunday of Advent Vigil Mass 4:00 PM-†Joanne Christianson -†Rita Knotek Sunday, December 9, 2018 Second Sunday of Advent 8:00 AM-Cismesia Family -†Virginia Neimann -†Carol Skopec 10:00 AM-For Families in California beginning to rebuild their homes. 11:30 AM-St. Domitilla Parishioner

Liturgy and Prayer 3MASS FOR THE WEEK FUNERALS

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK

SUNDAY READINGS INTRODUCTION

Oremos por los difuntos

Oremos por los enfermos

We welcome into our Christian community through the waters of Baptism: Jaclynn Abigail Carrillo, daughter of Jacinto & Martha (Chapa) Carrillo and William Byron Koltes IV, son of William III & Katrina (Mackey) Koltes.

PLEASE PRAK FOR: Sr. Bridie Kelly, OSM, Ottis Border Rita Foley Barbara Pesola Emil Mandarino Jeremy Jennings Charmaine Ouimette Fr. Jose Sequeira Mary Clementi Richard Gore Margaret Perkins Marge Perfecto Nancy Thornton Nancy Bodine Augustine Pedrazzoli

THE PROMISE OF JUSTICE

We are in fairly good company when we ask God for justice. Often enough we hear and agree with the lament of the people of Israel asking God why the wicked prosper. However, when we call out for justice, we usually want someone to get his or her comeuppance. God’s justice is something other than this, of course. God’s justice comprises a wonderful rightness between God and human-kind. Today, Jeremiah looks ahead to a time when a just one will sprout from the shorn-off stump of Jes-se of the house and family of David. Life was not fair in Jeremiah’s time. Israel’s kings held the promise of God’s fidelity, but it was difficult to see how God’s promise could be realized through them. Nevertheless, Jeremiah lifts his voice and an-nounces that the Promised One will come. Luke’s Gospel echoes that announcement, and Paul is filled with sturdy encouragement. And so Advent begins with a promise. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

4 Ministries and Programs

ADVENT SCHEDULE HORARIO DE ADVIENTO

SOLEMNITY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

Saturday, December 8 8:30 am-Mass (Bilingual)

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

Wednesday, December 12 5:30 am-Mananitas (Spanish)

6:00 am-Mass (Spanish) 6:30 am-Coffee & Sweets-South Hall

7:00 am-Mass (English) 6:00 pm-Mass (Spanish)

7:00 pm-Convivio South Hall

POSADA (CHRISTMAS NOVENA) December 18-21

6:30 pm-Rosary-Church 7:00 pm Social/Convivio-South Hall

CONFESSIONS

Every Thursday 6:00 pm-7:00 pm Every Saturday 3:00 pm-3:45 pm

CHRISTMAS

Monday, December 24

4:00 pm-Christmas Eve Mass (English) (Adult & Children Choir)

11:00 pm-Midnight Mass (Bilingual) Tuesday, December 25 8:00 am-Mass (English)

10:00 am-Mass (English) 11:30 am-Mass (Spanish)

FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY

Sunday, December 30 Regular Weekend Mass Schedule

SOLEMNITY OF MOTHER MARY

Tuesday, January 1, 2019 7:00 am-Mass (English) 6:00 pm-Mass (English) 7:30 pm-Mass (Spanish)

La celebración de

Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe

Comenzaremos con un triduo de Rosario el 9, 10 y 11 de diciembre a las 7:30pm

El 12 de diciembre las mañanitas empiezan a las 5:30am

y misa a las 6:00am. Acompáñenos después de misa en el South Hall

donde tendremos pan, café y menudo.

Misa a las 6:00pm después los esperamos en el South Hall para celebrar con comida, danza, rifas

y mucho más!

Celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe

We’ll start with a triduum of Rosaries on December 9, 10 and 11 at 7:30pm

On December 12, the mañanitas begin at 5:30am and

mass at 6:00am with coffee and treats afterwards in the South Hall.

There will be mass at 6:00pm and afterwards in the

South Hall there will be food, dance performance, raffles and much more!

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

SUNDAY, December 2, 2018 9:00 AM-Iskali-Convent MONDAY, December 3, 2018 7:00 PM-Recovery Group-Library TUESDAY, December 4, 2018 6:o0 PM-Teen Group-Convent 7:00 PM-Religious Ed 7:00 PM-11 step Medication-Convent WEDNESDAY, December 5, 2018 5:45 PM-Children’s Choir-Church 7:30 PM-Adult English Choir-Convent THURSDAY, December 6, 2018 7:00 PM-Adult Spanish Choir FRIDAY, December 7, 2018 7:00 PM-Novena to Our Lady of Sorrows SATURDAY, December 8, 2018 3:00-3:45 PM-Confessions

Parish Life and Operations 5

SENIORS THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE Calendario semanal

WEEKLY OFFERING

Sunday, November 18, 2018

Sunday Collection

$5,769.15 Ofrenda Dominical:

This week last year

$7,187.88 Ofrenda año pasado:

Sunday Collection: Year-to-date this year

$116,575.43 Colecta hasta la fecha:

Year-to-date last year

$125,944.12 Año pasado:

Year-to-date Budget this year $130,200.00

Presupuesto anual: Number of envelopes this year

234 Sobres usados este año:

Number of envelopes last year

278 Sobres usados año pasado:

Give Central (Contributors #7) Campaign for Human Develop-ment (Contributors #147)

$110.00

$1,539.00

Ofrenda semanal

St. Domitilla Senior’s Club meets at 1:00 PM the last Tuesday of each month in the South Hall. December 9th—Seniors Annual Christmas Party- Alpine Banquet House in Westchester - Doors Open 12:30 PM & Dinner at 1:30 PM—Cost per Member $20.00; Non-Member or Late Comer $40.00. Please remit all payment to Carol McFalls. Menu Family Style— 3 Assorted Entrees. Soup & Salad, Vegeta ble & Potato. Dessert. Coffee & Tea, cash Bar, Entertainment & Raffle. Reservation Forms are in Parish Office Return bottom portion with your money or check prior to December 2, 2018.

WEEKLY OFFERING

Sunday, November 25, 2018

Sunday Collection

$5,028.89 Ofrenda Dominical:

This week last year

$5.903.07 Ofrenda año pasado:

Sunday Collection: Year-to-date this year

$121,604.32 Colecta hasta la fecha:

Year-to-date last year

$131,847.19 Año pasado:

Year-to-date Budget this year $136,400.00

Presupuesto anual: Number of envelopes this year

196 Sobres usados este año:

Number of envelopes last year

246 Sobres usados año pasado:

Give Central (Contributors # 7) Christmas Flowers (Contri. #147) Thanksgiving (Contrib. #82)

$110.00

$1,751.54 $1,261.00

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100 YEAR ANNIVERSARY MEETING

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PARISHIONERS & VOLUNTEERS

The 100 Year Anniversary commit-tees will not meet in the month of December. The next scheduled meeting will be Monday, January

14, 2019. Best Wishes for a Blessed Christmas! Thank you,

GIVING TREE

We ask that you do not wrap any of the gifts and please be sure and keep the tag with the gift to be

passed on to either Catholic Charities or Tommy’s Gift. All gifts must be in no later than Sunday, De-cember 9th as they will be delivered Monday, December 10th. We will need some help once again to bring the gifts to Catholic Charities. If you have some time, please call the office and let us know.(708-449-8430) THANK YOU AGAINI

11TH STEP MEDITATION

Consider coming to the 11th Step Meditation meet-ing Tuesday at 7pm in the St. Domitilla Convent. If you are interested in making this Advent season a time of prayer and meditation, coming to the 11th Step Meditation meeting could help. The meeting is open to all seekers of steps to prayer and Medi-tation. If you have questions, call Tim at 708-236-0272.