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St. Stephen Protomartyr Catholic Church

1280 Prospect Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 847-824-2026

www.ststephendp.org

Fourth Sunday of Advent ~ December 23, 2018

Buon Natale

Chuć Muńg Giańg Sinh

Felicem Diem Nativitatis

FELIZ NATAL

Feliz Navidad

Merry Christmas Frohe Weihnachten God Jul Ezi Ekeresimesi

Maligayang Pasko Nollaig Shona Wesołych Świąt

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From the Pastor

Dear Parishioners : Christmas, indeed, is filled with contradictions. Descended from the royal house of David, Jesus is born in a manger. Acclaimed by the angelic choirs, and shepherds are the ones who visit him in the dark. Having all power, wisdom, might, and strength, however, He is born in poverty on the fringes of the city. Surprisingly enough, that is how God decided to enter into our human history, and that is how He always enters into our lives. It is unimaginable to us that the Savior of the world is found in a manger as God becomes human, one with us. This is how salvation comes about: Divinity is wed to humanity. Certainly, it is not the human logic that unveils the mystery of salvation but the gift of faith. The wisdom of faith gives our humanity the ability to discover the divine intervention in all events. Faith transcends what reason is sometimes unable to describe in words. That is why the birthday of Jesus is more of an opportunity to contemplate and meditate. As we celebrate Christmas, I want to thank you for the gift of who you are in the dedication and support to your parish. May the celebration of the nativity of our Lord bring you the love of God to be shared with your family and friends now and at the coming end of this year. I want to thank you for your continued generosity through the Christmas collection, and on behalf of my staff, I wish you Merry Christmas filled with blessings to all. In Jesus and Mary,

Queridos Feligreses, La Navidad, de hecho, está llena de

contradicciones. Descendiente de la casa real de David, Jesús nació en un pesebre. Aclamado por los coros angelicales, y los pastores son los que lo visitan en la oscuridad. Teniendo todo el

poder, la sabiduría, el poder y la fuerza, sin embargo Él nació en la pobreza al margen de la

ciudad. Sorprendentemente, así es como Dios decidió entrar en nuestra historia humana, y así es como Él siempre entra en nuestras vidas. Es inimaginable para nosotros que el Salvador del

mundo se encuentre en un pesebre cuando Dios se hace humano, uno con nosotros.

Así es como se produce la salvación: la Divinidad está casada con la humanidad.

Ciertamente, no es la lógica humana la que revela el misterio de la salvación sino el don de

la fe. La sabiduría de la fe le da a nuestra humanidad la capacidad de descubrir la

intervención divina en todos los eventos. La fe trasciende lo que a veces la razón no puede

describir con palabras. Es por eso que el cumpleaños de Jesús es más una oportunidad

para contemplar. Al celebrar esta navidad, quiero agradecerles

por el don de quienes son en la dedicación y el apoyo a su parroquia. Que la celebración de la natividad de nuestro Señor le traiga el amor de

Dios para ser compartido con su familia y amigos ahora y en el próximo fin de este año.

Quiero agradecerles por su continua generosidad a través de la colección de

Navidad, y en nombre del personal de la Iglesia, les deseo Feliz Navidad llena de bendiciones

para todos. En Jesús y María

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MONDAY, DECEMBER 24~ Christmas Eve 5:00pm Familia Perna Perna Family †Lillian Gallichio Family †Ed Sowin Family 11:00pm For Our Parishioners TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25~ The Nativity of the Lord 8:00am †Stephen & Mary Stec Stance Family †John & Leona Stance Stance Family 10:00am Solano Family, thanksgiving Family The Moran Family Don Moran All Current Military & Veterans Don Moran †Bob Marlega Family †Daniel McGuire Libby McGuire-Giovanni †Elaine Ulbert Libby McGuire-Giovanni †Marion & Dick Vana Libby McGuire-Giovanni 12:00pm For Our Parishioners WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26~ St. Stephen, the First Martyr 6:00pm †Estelle Konczyk Family †Jack Zaccaro Zaccaro Family †Jack Morrison Family †Ed Sowin Family THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27~ St. John, Apostle & Evangelist 8:00am Communion Service FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28 ~ The Holy Innocents, Martyrs 8:00am For the Children SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29 8:00am For the Sick & Homebound 5:00pm †Mr & Mrs Albert Well Merlin Family

Masses, Intentions & Liturgies Pray for the Sick and the Homebound Lorraine Forbes

Claro Dulay Lumen Dulay

Alex Rodriguez Michael Kramer Tom Niemczyk Jim Niemczyk Mark Gelinas Marge Kopec

Norman Kozlowski Carmela Anderson

Vicki Foy Virginia Davis

Salvador Espinoza Charles Bransford

Larry Fortier

Sue Hochmuth Mike Sklena Vicki Hall

Angela Hanson Gloria Kosmicki

Angelita Valasquez Nancy Palermo

Rita Jay Kathy Barhyte

Kathy Drelicharz Grace Flynn

Pete Hurtenbach Betty Gauger Lenore Bittel

Jim Christerson

PRESIDER LECTOR LEADER OF SONG COMMUNION MINISTERS MINISTERS OF CARE ALTAR SERVERS

December 29 5:00 PM Rev. David Arcila Deacon Conrad Wojnar

C Darrey J Regalado

Cantor P Bartnick B Stauder V Kasman J Thomas D Sierminski B Stancato

A Duran G Stauder A Stauder M Kindle

December 30 8:30 AM Rev. David Arcila Deacon Bill Warmouth

J Burke S Fortier

Cantor K Krutz E Samp M Lafue D Stance K Mietus L Ryan

Lee Manor - N/A

A Duran

December 30 10:00 AM Rev. David Arcila Deacon Bill Warmouth

M Bilodeau L McGuire-Giovanni

Folk Choir J Arabis J Niemczyk L Avina F Olk J Gallichio P Rotondo L Gallichio M Scully

K Figueroa G Figueroa L Pluta M Pandolfi

December 30 12:00 PM Rev. Victor Henao Deacon Conrad Wojnar

R Hernandez R Bahamon

Spanish Choir F Castro T Castro A Duran I Fajardo M Fajardo R Guerrero A Hernandez M Hernandez J Mancilla S Mancilla

K Moreno A Cortes L Reyna J Ibarra

Liturgical Ministries Schedule

Please go to our website www.ststephendp.org and click on the green online giving icon. If you are a new user, then click on the link “Sign up for a new account” and follow the prompts as directed. If you have any ques ons, please call the Parish Office.

5:00pm Continued †Chester Wilk David & Cathy Karr †Robert Waymel Family †Haesin Bliznik J. Family †Frank & Phyllis Costabilo Family SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30 8:30am For Our Parishioners 10:00am†Marion & Dick Vana Family †Harriet Frischmann Terri Ring 12:00pm For Our Parishioners

Due to the early submission deadline for this bulletin, the Stewardship Report will

be published in the next bulletin.

Thank you.

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DATE/EVENT LOCATION Monday, December 24

12:00pm Parish Office Closes at Noon 5:00pm Family Christmas Mass 11:00pm Bilingual Mass

Office Church Church

Tuesday, December 25 8:00am Christmas Mass 10:00am Christmas Mass 12:00pm Christmas Mass

Church Church Church

Wednesday, December 26 6:00pm Mass in Honor of St. Stephen 7:00pm Choir Dinner

Church Hanley Hall

Thursday, December 27 1:00pm HandMades 6:00pm Coro de Grupo de Oracion RCIC & Sacramental Prep Prog 7:00pm Sol Azteca Dance Group

St. Joseph Room Room 12 St. Isidore Room Hanley Hall

Friday, December 28 6:30pm Jovenes Para Cristo 7:00pm Catechist Meeting

Mezydlo Room St. Joseph Room

Saturday, December 29 6:00pm Sol Azteca/Altar Server Party

Hanley Hall

Sunday, December 30

Weekly Parish Events/ Eventos Parroquiales Semanales

Laura Avina & Sam Rodriguez

Parishioners are most welcome to join our Parish Respect Life Ministry Team in prayer for the promotion and respect for the dignity of life: - First Wednesday: Holy Rosary at St Joseph Room, after the Bilingual Mass - January2nd- First Friday Eucharistic Adoration in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (guided), from 4 to 5pm. - January4th Please be informed of this Ministry’s activities on the board at the Church Foyer.

All are welcome to join in.

Saturday, January 19, 2019 Doors open at 6:30pm

Games begin at 7:00pm

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St. Stephen Protomartyr December 2018 Liturgical Schedule

Christmas Eve, December 24 5:00pm Family Mass (English) 11:00pm Mass (Bilingual)

Christmas Day, December 25 8:00am Mass (English) New Time 10:00am Mass (English) 12:00pm Misa (Español)

Wednesday, December 26 Feast of St. Stephen 6:00pm Mass (Bilingual)

New Years Eve, December 31 8:00am Mass (English) 6:00pm Misa (Bilingual)

New Years Day, January 1 Solemnity of Mary 8:00am Mass (English) New Time 10:00am Mass (English) 12:00pm Misa (Español)

Fr. David’s Scenes of Bethlehem will be on display at the back of church until January 13th.

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MINISTRY OF CARE

Any parishioner who is ill or unable to come to Mass, may request Holy Communion. Please call the Parish Center to

schedule a visit from a

Minister of Care. 847-824-2026

RIFA NAVIDEÑA 2018Los Boletos estarán a la venta el este fin de semana.

El 24 de diciembre vamos a tener un ganador de $250 y el Día de Navidad tendremos un GRAN GANADOR de $1.000.

Se tendrá la posibilidad de ganar varias veces porque los boletos ganadores se van a poner de nuevo en la tómbola. Los boletos estarán disponibles junto a los confesionarios

o en el Centro Parroquial.

Si tiene alguna pregunta por favor llamar al Centro Parroquial. 847-824-2026

2018 CHRISTMAS RAFFLE Two drawings are left! You can still get your tickets

after Mass or in the office on Monday morning.

December 24th we will have a $250 winner and on Christmas we will have the BIG WINNER for $1000.

Tickets will be available by the confessionals or at the parish office. Please call the office if you have any

questions. 847-824-2026

Holiday Office Hours Monday, December 24th: 8:30am - 12pm, closed in the afternoon Tuesday, December 25th: Closed Wednesday, December 26th: 8:30am - 12pm & 1pm -5pm Monday, December 31st: 8:30am - 12pm, closed in the afternoon Tuesday, January 1st: Closed

Horas de oficina de vacaciones

Lunes 24 de diciembre: de 8:30 a.m. a 12 p.m., cerrada por la tarde. Martes 25 de diciembre: cerrada Miércoles 26 de diciembre: 8:30 a.m. a 12 p.m. y 1 p.m. a 5 p.m.Lunes 31 de diciembre: de 8:30 a.m. a 12 p.m., cerrada porla tarde

Martes 1 de enero: cerrada

St Stephen’s Table - January 13th A free dinner for individuals and families in need.

We are in need of cooks and bakers for our upcoming dinner. Our dinner menu needs are:

Ready to Serve Chili, Corn Bread, Soup, Salad, Fruit Salad, 1% or 2% Milk, Eggs, Butter & Dessert

FOOD DONATION Contact Terri Dahm at sst@ststephendp.org or call

847-824-2721TO VOLUNTEER

Contact Laura Avina at ststephenstabledp@gmail.com

*** This counts for Confirmation Service Hours ***

Mesa de San Esteban - 13 de enero Una cena gratis para individuos y familias necesitadas.

Necesitamos cocineros y panaderos para nuestra próxima cena. Nuestras necesidades de menú de la cena son:

chile listo para servir , pan de maíz, sopa, ensalada, ensalada de frutas, leche de 1% o 2%, huevos, mantequilla

y postre

DONACION DE ALIMENTOS

Póngase en contacto con Terri Dahm en sst@ststephendp.org o llame al

847-824-2721

AL VOLUNTARIO

Póngase en contacto con Laura Avina en ststephenstabledp@gmail.com

*** Esto cuenta para las horas de servicio de confirmación ***

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MASS SCHEDULE Weekdays: 8:00 AM - M, T, F, S Communion Service: 8:00 AM - TH OLPH Devotion 5:45 PM - W Week Evening: 6:00 PM - W Vigil Mass Sat: 5:00 PM Sundays: 8:30 AM & 10:00 AM 12:00 PM - Spanish COMMUNAL MORNING PRAYER Mon-Sat 7:45AM CONFESSIONS Wednesdays 5:00-5:30 PM Saturdays 4:00-4:30 PM First Fridays 5:00-5:30PM & by appointment

PARISH CONTACT 1880 Ash Street 847-824-2026 Des Plaines, Illinois 60018 847-824-3842 (fax) OFFICE HOURS Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8:30AM -12PM & 1-5PM Tuesday & Thursday 8:30AM - 12PM & 1-7PM Saturday 9:00AM to 1:00PM Sunday Closed CHURCH: 1280 Prospect Ave., Des Plaines, Illinois 60018 WEBSITE www.ststephendp.org EMAIL sspasst@sbcglobal.net

PARISH OFFICE STAFF: Rev. David Arcila Pastor Bill Warmouth Deacon Tony Towey Deacon Emeritus Conrad Wojnar Deacon Sr. Revelina Santiago Pastoral Associate Sr. Julia Nolasco Pastoral Associate Toni Olague Rel. Ed. Assistant Phyllis Rotondo Bookkeeper Noreen Johnson Parish Secretary Daniel Roldan Weekend Help Andrzej Kasprzyk Maintenance

Las niñas que celebrarán su quinceañera esta primavera o verano, deben llamar a la oficina para inscribirse a las clases de quinceañera.

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Classes are on Fridays: January 11, 18, and 25 at 7:00 p.m.

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