Pastor: Fr. Gene Dyer Associate Pastor: Fr. Ronald Stake Weekend Associate: Fr. Luke Kleczka, SDS Pastor Emeritus: Fr. Gerald Rogala

Deacons: Robert Cnota, Steven Wagner and Michael McManus

Business Manager: Mr. Joe Wojtowicz Principal: Mr. Dan Gargano Director of Music: Mr. Aaron Dixon Religious Education: Mr. Ron Mazzoni Mass Schedule:

Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m.

Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m.,

11:30 a.m. (Mass in Polish)

Monday through Saturday: 8:30 a.m.

Holy Days: Please see the bulletin

Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy: Tue. - Sat. following 8:30a.m. Mass Adoration: Wednesday 1:00 to 3:00p.m. followed with Benediction Confessions: Saturday: after the 8:30am Mass and 4:00 to 4:45 p.m. Spowiedþ: po polsku –Sobota 4:00 to 4:45 p.m. Niedziela 11:00-11:25a.m.

Office Hours and Addresses: Church: 6725 W. Devon Ave. Chicago, IL 60631 Parish Office: 6333 N. Newcastle Ave. Hours: Mon.- Fri. 8:30am-12:30pm 2:00pm-7:00pm Saturday - 9:00am-12:00pm

(773) 792-3077, FAX: (773) 792-3820 e-mail: parish@saintthecla.org

School: 6323 N. Newcastle Ave., Chicago, IL 60631 (773) 763-3380 Visit us on the web at: www.saintthecla.org

After Mass kindly make sure two bulletins are at the ends of each pew. Please take a bulletin from the vestibule to share with your family and the home bound unable to attend Mass. Thank you!

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph

December 27, 2015 Beloved, we are God’s children now; what we shall be has not yet been revealed.

— 1 John 3:2a

Procession: Once In Royal David’s City

Gospel Acclamation (Stand)

Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. Chant Verse, R/.

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The Order of Mass—The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

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Sign of the Cross and Greeting

Penitential Act

Gloria—(see right)

(Readings begin on p. 53)

Responsorial Psalm: Ps. 80 Refrain: “Blessed are they, blessed are they who dwell in your house, O Lord.”

1. Once in royal David's city Stood a lowly cattle shed, Where a mother laid her baby In a manger for his bed. Mary was that mother mild, Jesus Christ her little Child. 2. He came down to earth from heaven Who is God and Lord of all, And his shelter was a stable, And his cradle was a stall. With the poor and mean and lowly Lived on earth our Savior holy. 3. And through all his wondrous childhood He would honor and obey, Love and watch the lowly maiden In whose gentle arms he lay. Christian children all should be Kind, obedient, good as he. 4. For he is our childhood's pattern, Day by day like us he grew; He was little, weak, and helpless, Tears and smiles like us he knew: And he feels for all our sadness, And he shares in all our gladness. 5. And our eyes at last shall see him, Through his own redeeming love; For that child so dear and gentle Is our Lord in heav'n above: And he leads his children on To the place where he has gone. Text: Cecil Frances Alexander, 1818-1895. Public Domain

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Homily Profession of Faith —(right) Universal Prayer At the conclusion, all recite the “Hail Mary.”

THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST

Preparation of the Gifts The Offertory Chant (Psalm 80: 2-3, 15-16, 18-19)

R/: “Lord, make us turn to you; let us see your face and we shall be saved” Chant Verse, R/.

Stand V. Pray brothers and sisters… R/. May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory of his name, and for our good and the good of his holy Church. Prayer over the Gifts At the conclusion, all reply: Amen. The Preface

Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, Hosanna in the highest.

The English translation and chants of The Roman Missal 2010, International Commission on English In the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

The Eucharistic Prayer (kneel)

At the Consecration, the Holy Sacrifice of Christ on the Cross is made present again.

Memorial Acclamation

V. The mystery of faith

R. We proclaim your death, O Lord and profess your resurrection until you come again.

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The Doxology At the conclusion, all reply: Amen.

The Profession of the Faith The Nicene Creed I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.

I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, [All bow, at the following text ]

and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.

I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

The Communion Rite The Lord’s Prayer

The Sign of Peace At the fraction, the Lamb of God begins.

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, grant us peace.

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Holy Communion

V. Behold the Lamb of God R/. Lord, I am not worthy, that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word, and my soul shall be healed.

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Blessing and Dismissal

Retiring Procession: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

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Hail, Holy Queen

Hail, holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope! To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears! Turn, then, O most gracious Advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.

V: Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. R/: That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan, and all the evil spir-its, who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

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Eucharistic Adoration: On Wednesdays at 1pm, the church is open for the Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, concluding with Benediction at 3pm. At this time, people come together to pray and be with our Lord Jesus Christ. Consider bringing someone with you...or bring their concerns, fears and struggles and speak with our Lord about them. Scripture is filled with moments when people brought the sick and those burdened directly to Jesus.

FAMILY LIFE-Family life is sacred, but it is not without trial. Perhaps this is the most important message we can glean from today’s readings. If Jesus, Mary, and Joseph can trip up sometimes—can disconnect—then we shouldn’t find it surprising when such things happen to us as well. And parents everywhere (children, too) can probably relate to—and take some solace in—the Gospel’s account of Mary and Joseph after Jesus ex-plained why he stayed behind in the temple. They heard his words, Luke tells us, “But they did not understand what he said to them” (Luke 2:50). Amen! Nevertheless, Jesus does go back home with them, and continues to thrive under their care. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Jn 1:5 — 2:2; Ps 124:2-5, 7b-8; Mt 2:13-18 Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-3, 5b-6; Lk 2:22-35 Wednesday:1 Jn 2:12-17; Ps 96:7-10; Lk 2:36-40 Thursday: 1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18 Friday: Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 Saturday: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28 Sunday: Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Hannah gives her son Samuel back to the LORD, leaving him in the temple at Shiloh: “As long as he lives, he shall be dedicated to the LORD” (1 Samuel 1:20-22, 24-28) or Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14. Psalm — Blessed are they who dwell in your house, O Lord (Psalm 84) or Psalm 128. Second Reading — We are children of God when we believe in the name of God’s Son, Jesus Christ, and love one another just as he commanded us (1 Jn 3:1-2, 21-24) or Colossians 3:12-21 [12-17]. Gospel — Joseph and Mary find the lost Jesus in the temple in the midst of the teachers, listening to them and asking questions (Luke 2:41-52). 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.

Our Faith

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph Monday: The Holy Innocents Tuesday: Fifth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord; St. Thomas Becket Wednesday:Sixth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord Thursday: Seventh Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord; St. Sylvester I; New Year’s Eve Friday: The Octave of the Nativity of the Lord; Mary, the Holy Mother of God; World Day of Prayer for Peace; First Friday; New Year’s Day Saturday: Ss. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen; First Saturday

THE NAME FOR GOD Mother is the name for God on the lips and in the hearts of little children. —William Makepeace Thackeray

Feast of the Holy Family “See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are.” (1 JOHN 3:1) During this season of giving, let us remember the most important gift we have received – being chil-dren of God. As God’s children, it’s important that we express our love for others as well. Tell your spouse, children and other family members and friends that you love them, frequently.

Highlights for the coming week WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30 Adoration & Benediction-1-3pm-Church Choir Set up-6pm-Church Choir Practice-7pm-Church

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31 Facilities/Parish office closed-New Years Eve Al-Anon Meeting-9:30-11am-SJW

FRIDAY, JANUARY 1 Facilities/Parish office closed-New Years Day

SATURDAY, JANUARY 2 General Anders-No Classes

SUNDAY, JANUARY 3 10:00am Family Mass - Church

Mon. December 28 8:30 am. SI Damian Mac Tues. December 29 8:30 am. + Edward Rymarczuk Wed. December 30 8:30 am. + Ellen Coodington Thurs. December 31 8:30 am. +Berenice Cwicklik

5:00 pm. For World Peace Friday January 1 8:00 am. For the People 10:00 am. For Pro Life Mass in Polish 11:30 am. For the People Sat. January 2 8:30 am. For the People

5:00 pm. +Deceased Members of the Kalcsics Family Sun. January 3 8:00 am. +Richard & Ricky Prugar

10:00am +Nunzio & Ann Fazio +Michael & Christy Mullane 11:30 am. Mass in Polish +Alicja Krynska +Jolanta Tekien +Jan i Aniela Mateja +Chester Grela +Jozef Kadlub

Thank you for your generosity to help meet our weekly financial goals. Please remember St. Thecla in your will. During the offertory, have you noticed people around you not putting an envelope or money into the basket? It may be that they are giving electronically. No check writing, no paper envelopes and environmentally friendly. Donations can be made through a credit card and all transactions get applied to your name. Sign up for Automated Giving by visiting www.parishpay.com or by calling 1-866-parish-1 7

Do to early deadline for bulletins, the following weeks of contributions for

December 20, 27 and January 3 will be posted in the January 10 bulletin.

Blessings for a Happy New Year to all!

New Year’s day is the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God - a holy day of obligation. Masses are: New Year’s Eve at 5:00pm New Year’s Day 8 & 10am in English 11:30am in Polish

Christmas flowers Mr. & Mrs. John Nelson -Ruth Sahs -James Noble -Michael Suois Mrs. Barbara Ryan -Larry Ryan -Mr. & Mrs. James Balthazor -Charles & Bernie Ryan -Bill & Kathy Ryan Ms. Marylin A. Kapuscik -Richard & Michael Ives -Edward & Lottie Kapuscik -Kapuscik Family -Paul & Mary Wiencek Dr. & Mrs. John Ford -Joseph Sofere -Mary Bernardini Mr. & Mrs. Mark Fitzgerald -Harold Corbett -Tom Fitzgerald Mrs. Annie Nash -Nash Family -McHugh Family Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Wisniewski -John & Emma Wisniewski -Pittman Family Mr. & Mrs. Bartosz M. Piecyk -Stanislaw Bleka -Magdalena i Andrzej Bleka -Janina i Mieczyslaw Chorazki Mr. & Mrs. Kazimierz Brozyna -Brozyna & Balejko Family (Rodzina) Mr. & Mrs. Jan Weglarczyk -In Memory of Deceased Members of Weglarczyk Family -In Memory of Deceased Members of Luberda Family Mr. & Mrs. Ted Grela -Aleksandra, Jan Grela -Magdalena, Andrzej Bleka Mr. & Mrs. Stanislaw Zajac -Mary Zajac -Aniela, Paul Yarmolenko -Kazimiera, Stefan, Jozefa, Franciszek Szmaj -Teodora, Marceli, Jan, Regina, Edmund Strozyk -Jozefa, Jan, Anna, Janina Kijak -Genowefa, Jozef Przybyslawski Mrs. & Mrs. Chris Mangler -Walter & Helen Migdal -Elaine Carbone -Geri Migdal -Peter & Ethel Manglaras Mrs. Frances Golembieski -John Golembieski

Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Sendlak -Stanislawa & Edward Sendlak -Tadeusz Dudek -Urszula Dolinska -Patrick Bell Mrs. Mary Sieka -Stanley Sieka Mr. Victor Feliciano -Crispina S. Feliciano -Feliciano Family Mr. & Mrs. James Thorpe -Walter & Tessie Hebda Ms. Rosemary Wolski -Edwin & Emilia Wolski Mr. John Caponi -John J. & Carmella Caponi -Rosemary Caponi – Ucci & Michael Ucci -Joseph Di Maggio Sr. & Augustina Di Maggio -Luca Lo Piccolo Mr. & Mrs. Jerzy Kniazewski -Jozef, Ignacy Kniazewski -Regina Kniazewski -Maria, Antoni , Jan Zaskowski -Anna, Franciszek, Konstanty Swiezynski Mrs. Lillian Schreiman -Walter Schreiman Mrs. Charmaine Geis -Stephanie Dicristofano -Paul & Rose Koegel Mrs. Mary Borner -Jack Borner Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Martin -Jessica Martin Mr.&Mrs. Roman & Wanda Penar -Stanislaw Penar Mrs. Arlene M. Prugar -A. Bryk Family -Richard & Ricky Prugar Mrs. & Mrs. Andrew Lewandowski -Leticia Gutierrez Mrs. Lorraine Kapela -Ray Kapela Mrs. Catherine Neumann Ms. Carmen L. Grau Mrs. Anne Gosciniak Mr. & Mrs. Jozef Wojcik Mrs. Patricia Micucci Mrs. & Mrs. Richard Bekielewski Ms. Maria P. Arevalo Mrs. & Mrs. Brigido Pingad Mrs. Carmen Grau Mr. & Mrs. Marian Pekala Mrs. & Mrs. Leroy Wuthrich Mr. & Mrs. Zbigniew Winnicki Mrs. Halina Sadkowska Mrs. Helena Koziol

Mrs. & Mrs. Jozef Gladysz Mr. & Mrs. Waldemar & Katarzyna Kruk Mrs. Josephine Grela Mr. & Mrs. Robert Gadomski Mr. & Mrs. Jozef Skowron Mr. & Mrs. Grzegorz Wasilik Mrs. Joanna Boksa Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Boksa Mr. & Mrs. Jerome Hanley Mrs. Alina Rogoz Ms. Lillian Czyzewski Mrs. Stefania Makowski Mrs. Pelagia Mietek Mr. & Mrs. Edward Cinkues Mrs. Lucille & Anne Wujcik Mr. Andrzej Pawlikowski Mr. & Mrs. George Stasinos Mr. & Mrs. Jan Winiarski Mr. & Mrs. Mieczyslaw Pawlowski Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Kozelka Mrs. Catherine McLoughlin -Luke John McLauglin -William Buckley -Shamus Keogl -Larry Curtiz -Tim & Martin Buckley Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Colello -Evelyn & Edward Zawada -Irene & Frank Truchel -Vincenzo & Licille Collelo -Jannette Grandofr

Dr. & Mrs. Anthony Lam -Maria Lam -Rosemary Kwok -Yvonne Chan

Mr. & Mrs. Chrystiana & Arkadiusz Rusin Mrs. Stanislawa Ksiazek -Stanislaw Ksiazek Stanley Ksiazek Mrs. Teodozja Musialowicz Mrs. Ewa Laszcz Mr. & Mrs. John Celarek Mrs. & Mrs. Jan Jasien Mr. Carl Zabaly -Darlene Zabaly Mr. John Haley -Victoria A. Haley Mrs. Beverly Kisiel -Wilhelm Kisiel

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Mrs. Mary Kay O’Leary -Timothy O’ Leary Mr. & Mrs. William Labuz -Eileen Quinn -Walter Labuz -Warga & John Lonelli -Joe & Jessie Labuz Mrs. Mary Dugan -Mulgreen & Ryan Family -Paul Lawrence Gary Swierad -Rob & Dorothy Moore -Barbara Alger -Ted & Beverly Swierad -Orin Cassata Mr. & Mrs. James Flanagan -Seamus & Nora Flanagan Mary & Phylis Flanagan -Art & Ester Waters -Tom & Mike Waters Dr. & Mrs. Anthony Lam -Maria Lam -Rosemary Kwok -Yvonne Chan Mr. & Mrs. Frank Wach -Joseph & Sophie Krol -Leo & Lillian Drabant -Fred & Elizabeth Wach Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Ward Mr. & Mrs. Robert Pawlowski Mrs. Cecylia Rak Mr. & Mrs. Edward Dutkin Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bryant Mrs. Janina Niewdach Mrs. Rita Addante - Fred Addante Mr. & Mrs. Mark Arnold Alex Griffin - Jeff Arnold - Ricky Green Mr. & Mrs. Mieczyslawa Lydka Mrs. Gisele Piekarski - Julien & Maria Piekarski - Janina, Wanda, Christina Mrs. Ann Donatello -Frank A. Donatello Mr. & Mrs. Don Bohdanyk -Halina Bohdanyk Mrs. Mary McCright -James McManamon -Kay McManamon -Tom Henehan Mr. & Mrs. Costel Macovei & Alina Catan Mr. & Mrs. Walter Rozanski Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Zychowski -Tess Zychowski -Ignatius & Lorraine Wawrzaszek Mrs. Ingeborg Soens -Richard Soens Mr. & Mrs. Richard Kufner -Irene & Clarence Kufner -June & Bob Vernon

-Janet Vojtas Mrs. Alina Lawson -Jan, Ana, Ewa, Franciszek Bucion -Koziol, Brucior, Larwa, Buchajski, Law-son, Ogiera Families Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Plaza -Palumbo Family -Plaza Family Mrs. Joan Karas -Frank Karas -Mr. & Mrs. John Pepsnik -Mr. Donald Pepsnik -Clara Kupczyk Mr. & Mrs. David Dempsey -Josephine Brownfield -Patricia & Robert Dempsey Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Ferraresi -John & Bridget Zany -Gene & Mary Ferraresi Mrs. Loretta Golubski -Edward Golubski -Clara & Joseph Vodnarsky -Mary & Joseph Golubski -Angela Vodnarsky Mrs. Catherine McLoughlin -Luke John McLaughlin -William Buckley -Shamus Keogl -Larry Curtis -Tim & Martin Buckley Mr. & Mrs. Chrystiana & Arkadiusz Rusin Mrs. Stanislawa Ksiazek -Stanislaw Ksiazek -Stanley Ksiazek Mrs. Teodozja Musialowicz Mrs. Ewa Laszcz Mr. & Mrs. John Celarek Mrs. & Mrs. Jan Jasien Mr. Carl Zabaly -Darlene Zabaly Mr. John Haley -Victoria A. Haley Mrs. Beverly Kisiel -Wilhelm Kisiel Mrs. Mary Kay O’Leary -Timothy O’ Leary Mr. & Mrs. William Labuz -Eileen Quinn -Walter Labuz -Warga & John Lonelli -Joe & Jessie Labuz Mrs. Mary Dugan -Mulgreen & Ryan Family -Paul Lawrence Gary Swierad -Rob & Dorothy Moore -Barbara Alger -Ted & Beverly Swierad -Orin Cassata Mr. & Mrs. James Flanagan -Seamus & Nora Flanagan Mary & Phylis Flanagan

-Art & Ester Waters -Tom & Mike Waters Mrs. Rose Ligeza -Genevieve Ligeza -Marion Ligeza -David Geis -Peter & Jean Koegel -Clarence & Emily Hailmann -George & Ann Paczkowski Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Colello -Evelyn & Edward Zawada -Irene & Frank Truchel -Vincenzo & Licille Collelo -Jannette Grandofr Mrs. Frances Golembieski -John Golembieski Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Sendlak -Stanislawa & Edward Mrs. Frances Golembieski -John Golembieski Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Sendlak -Stanislawa & Edward

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Knights of Columbus Fr. Francis A. Ryan Council Free Throw Championship

All boys and girls ages 9 to 14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the 2016 Knights of Columbus (KofC) Free Throw Championship. The competition takes place Saturday, January 9th in Falcon Hall. Details: registration 11:00am - 12:00pm, contest 12:30 - 2:00pm (please do not contact the school). The Free Throw Championship is sponsored annually with winners progressing through local, district, and state competition. International champions are announced by the KofC international headquarters based on scores from the state-level competitions.

All contestants on the local level will be recognized for their participation in the event by local news media as well as receiving Certificates, Badges, Plaques and Prizes for 1st place winners. Participants are required to furnish a copy of their birth certificate "proof of age" and written parental consent. For a registration form go to (http://goo.gl/BxhGBc) and the form will be available to fill out on the day of the event. The Knights of Columbus is an international Catholic family fraternal service organization with nearly 1.6 million members in more than 11,000 local councils. Last year, the KofC donated 69 million volunteer hours and $151 million to charitable and benevolent causes, sponsoring projects to benefit their church, councils, communities, families and youth. We wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Sincerely,

Robert Rutherford, Grand Knight Michael J. Morris, Contest Chairman

Dear St. Thecla Parishioners; A very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the students at St. Thecla School. We appreciate your generous support!

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Keep in mind. . .

Prayer List, US Military United States Air Force: SSgt. Michael J. Archam, A1C Heather Bosh, SrA Nicole Coreil A1C Scott Frisco A1C Shane Garrison, SSgt. Adam Krey, 2ndLt. Peter A. Schroeder, SSgt. James E. Stay SSgt. Sentara Stay SSgt. Matt Tredwell AIG. Keith Daniel Garrison

United States Army: MAJ. Terence W. Bacon, SGT. Sean Doherty, SGT. Rachel Hall, CPT. John Healy SGT. Robert Lach, CPT. Jared Lampe, WO. Steven Larmay, SPC. Thomas J. Lyons III, PFC. Raymond Rau, SPC Thomas Rohl, 1LT. Michael Spiwak SPC. Neil A. Dunn Jr. United States Marines: 2ndLt. Philip E. Blais, 2ndLt. Kevin Bowler,

PFC Michael T. Brennan, Pvt. James Dinela, LCpl. Kyle Elmer, SSgt. Benjamin Juhasz, LCpl. Nathaniel J. Juncer, Maj. Michael C. Mroszczak, Cpl. Brian Pasterczyk, Capt. Craig V. Platt, LCpl. Jose Rivera, MSgt. Richard L. Sroka, SSgt. James E. Stonehouse United States Navy: SN E-3 Joseph J. Daly CAPT. Steven Stancy

We keep those who are serving in the military in our prayers. Please print the name of your loved one and drop it in the collection basket or return it to the Parish Office. Their names will remain on the list until you notify us of their return or if their rank changes.

Helene Nowakowski

Frank Bieniek Gino Belcaster Laurence Brueck Daniel Burke Jodi Chmiel Deacon Bob Cnota Eileen Cobb Kevin Connolly Burke Daniel John Dooley Jackie Dubiel Carolyn Engblom Loretta Golubski

Ann Gosciniak Lillian Hall Gerald Halvey Frank Herbig Rick Hernandez Wladyslawa Kielar Beverly Kisiel Ronald Klish Mary Lavalle Arlene Lewandowski Rose Ligeza Dorothy Lyjak Walter Malinowski

George Marcin Wanda Marshall Imleda Mizones Katharina Mueller Catherine Neumann John Orloff Gisele Piekarski Caroline Plodzien Thomas Podgorny Raymond Prybil Stanley Sadej Anthony Sansone Peter Schroeder

Eugenia Siemianowski Dorothy Taylor Janis Taylor Patricia Timm Helene Veder Cecilia Walega Christine Wasowski Mary Widelka Edward Wnek Julia Zeler Rose Zembal Barbara Zygmunt

Sick List - We pray for all those in nursing homes, homebound or who require extended care and those who care for them:

Women’s Center Life Banquet Save the date: Saturday, February 13, 2016 is the date for our 31st Life Banquet. We are excited to announce our keynote speaker is Abby Johnson, former Planned Parenthood Director, now 100% pro-life and a Catholic convert. The super price for the banquet is $65.00 per person or $600.00 for a table of 10 and $30 for under age 18. For tickets call 773-794-1313. A new item, gift certificate for a restaurant; sporting event, etc., or a service to donate for our silent auction, is most appreciated. To donate, phone Janet at 773-685-2531.

STRONA DUSZPASTERSTWA POLSKOJÊZYCZNEGO W PARAFII ªw.TEKLI

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Program Nauczania Religijnego

Duszpasterstwo Parafii ªw. Tekli

Odbywa siê w naszym koºciele w kaýdà ºrode od godziny 13:00 do 15 : 00. Na zakoñczenie adoracji udzielane jest b³ogos³awieñstwo Najºwiêtszym Sakramentem.

Msze ªwiête w jêzyku polskim odprawiane sà przez Zakon Braci Salwatorianów z Merrillville w Indianie. Ks. £ukasz Kleczka.

Program Nauczania Religijnego w jêzyku polskim prowadzony jest w parafii ºw. Tekli przez Polskà Szko³ê im. Genera³a W³adys³awa Andersa. Dyrektor Szko³y– p. Wanda Penar. Kontakt pod numerem 847-298-7349 lub z biurem parafialnym 773.792.3077. Wiecej informacji moýna równieý znaleþæ na stronie szko³y:www.szkolaandersa.com.

Adoracja Najºwiêtszego Sakramentu

Duszpasterstwo Ýycia Wewnêtrznego Informacje Ogólne

Og³oszenia

Zapraszamy na spotkania biblijne w miesiàcu Styczniu prowadzone przez p. Annê Olczyk w kaýdy piàtek (z wyjàtkiem ªwiàt) od godziny 19:00 – 20:00 w budynku biura parafialnego.

Spotkania Liturgiczne

Msze ªwiête

Sakramenty ªwiête

Msze ºwiête w tygodniu o godz. 8:30 rano w jêzyku angielskim. Msze ºwiête w jêzyku polskim w kaýdà Niedzielê o godz. 11:30.

Sakrament Chrztu– W kaýdà czwartà Niedzielê miesiàca o godzinie 13:00. Spotkania Przygotowu-jàce dla rodziców– w kaýdy pierwszy poniedzia³ek miesiàca o godz. 19:00 (w jêzyku angielskim). Zajêcia po polsku muszà byæ wczeºniej ustalone przez Ksiêdza Proboszcza. Prosimy o kontakt z biurem parafialnym. Sakrament Ma³ýeñstwa—Pary przygotowujàce siê do zawarcia sakramentu ma³ýeñstwa powinny zg³osiæ siê do biura parafialnego przed ustaleniem innych szczegó³ów, przynajmniej na 4 miesiàce przed planowanà datà ºlubu. Prosimy kontaktowaæ siê z Kancelarià Parafialnà w celu ustalenia spot-kania z ksiêdzem. Spowiedþ ªwiêta—w kaýdà Sobotê od godziny 16-16:45. W Niedzielê od 11:00-11:25. ( po polsku) Moýna równieý umówiæ siê indywidualnie z ksiêdzem. Spowiedþ, Komunia ªwiêta i Namaszczenie Chorych– Naleýy dzwoniæ do Kancelarii Parafialnej. Prosimy, aby w potrzebie pos³ugi kap³ana osobom chorym nie zwlekaæ.

W dniach 26 i 27 Grudnia odbedà siê darmowe badania cisnienia krwi. Badania odbêdà siê w Sobotê po mszy ºw. o godz. 5 po po³udniu i Niedzielê po mszach o godz. 8 i 10 rano. Prowadzone sà przez wolontariuszy z Com-pass, z ty³u koºcio³a. Zachêcamy wszystkich do skorzystania z tego bezp³atnego badania. Dbajmy o zdrowie!

W Nowym Roku zapraszamy do korzystania z elek-tronicznego systemu ofiar, moýna sk³adaæ ofiary re-jestujàc siê na stronie www.parishpay.com lub dzwoniæ na numer 1-866-parish-1

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Msze ªwiête Noworocze

Dziêkujemy za z³oýone ofiary w ubieg³ym tygodniu. Bóg Zap³aæ!

Nowy Rok - 1 Styczeñ 2016 Msze ªwiête poranne w jêzyku angielskim o godz. 8:00 & 10:00 am Msza ªwiêta o 11:30 am (Po polsku)

Niedziela ªwiêtej Rodziny

Rodzina Kościołem domowym. Wprowadzenie do liturgii Gromadzi nas dzisiaj w swojej świątyni Jezus Chrystus, aby wraz ze swoją Matką Maryja i opie-kunem św. Józefem oddać cześć Bogu Ojcu. Sta-jemy przed Nim jako jedna rodzina ludzka wpatrzeni w świętą rodzinę z Nazaretu i wołamy za psalmistą: „Błogosławiony, kto się boi Pana". Za wszystkie grzechy przeciw jedności w rodzinach naszych, przeprośmy na progu tej Eucharystii Dobrego Ojca. Wprowadzenie do liturgii słowa Autor Księgi Syracydesa zachęca dzisiaj do czci i posłuszeństwa wobec rodziców, zwracając uwagę na dobrodziejstwa płynące z takiego postępowania. Ewangelia ukazuje Świętą Rodzinę Nazaretańską ofiarującą Bogu Jego Syna. Święty Paweł w Liście do Kolosan poucza o zasadach chrześcijańskiego życia domowego. Niech naszymi sercami rządzi Boży pokój. Wsłuchajmy się w słowo Chrystusa, które przebywa w nas z całym swym bogactwem.

Wszelkich B³ogos³awieñstw na Nowy 2016 Rok

Dla Wszystkich Naszych Parafian i ich Rodzin sk³adajà

Ks. Proboszcz Gene Dyer, Ks. Ron Stake, Ks. Gerald Rogala , Zakon Braci Salwatorianów, Ks. £ukasz Kleczka, Pracownicy i Diakoni Biura Parafialnego

Intencja modlitewna: Aby ªwiêta Rodzina przewodzi³a i chroni³a wszystkie rodziny i inspirowa³a nas

do s³uýby innym.

General information

To register as a parishioner; call the Parish Office for more information at 773-792-3077.

How to Become a Catholic: Adults or teenagers interested in receiving the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, or Eucharist) or those who are interested in the Catholic Faith should call the Parish Office for more information about the R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults).

Homebound/Communion Visitations: St. Thecla Church has several ministers of care who can regularly take communion to those in need. Please call the Parish Office to arrange for communion for yourself or a homebound loved one.

Baptisms:

Please contact the Parish Office to arrange a Baptism.

Baptismal Prep Class: Will be confirmed at time of Registration of the Baptism.

THANK YOU, BULLETIN ADVERTISERS

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Bulletin Deadline: All articles must be e-mailed or dropped off at the Parish Office by 10:00 a.m. on Fridays (8 days prior to publication date). Holidays subject to longer lead times. Please e-mail articles to parish@saintthecla.org. Note - articles subject to editing. For more information call the office at (773) 792-3077. website: www.saintthecla.org

Marriages: The Pastoral Guidelines for Marriage Preparation for the Archdiocese of Chicago ask that a minimum of 4 months be set aside for personal preparation for marriage. Couples should refrain from setting a firm date or making any other arrangements until after they have met with a parish priest or deacon to discuss marriage plans. Please note that Weddings do not take place during Lent.

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1st Honors Nathan Anderson Thomas Creighton John Euler Sean Moriarty Austin Zummo

2nd Honors Matthew Battaglia Malachy Byrne Nathan Euler Giovanni (John) Gall Hugh Gallagly

Joseph Lombardi Michael O’Malley Ryan O’Malley Joshua Reider

One of the programs that is new to St. Thecla School is the S.O.A.R. Program. S.O.A.R. stands for Safe, Obedient, Accepting, and Responsible. It is program that encourages students to treat classmates, teachers and the school with respect and acceptance in a safe and responsible manner. Students are pushed to accept the differences and similarities of others while embracing their own uniqueness. The students and teachers assemble on a monthly basis to honor the positive behavior that is being displayed. Part of the S.O.A.R. monthly gathering was a presentation given by SOUTHPAW, White Sox Mascot, about Standing Tall and embracing your individuality. SOUTHPAW and his narrator told a story about treating each other with respect and believing in yourself. The students learned more about behaving positively and standing tall. The faculty and students had a great time participating and having fun with SOUTHPAW.

St. Thecla high school students achievements: Trinity High School announced that Erin Nelson of St. Thecla and 29 other students were named as Illinois State Scholars. Congratulations Erin! St. Patrick High School published their first quarter Honor Roll students from our parish; they are listed below.