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Page Two NATIVITY OF THE LORD December 25, 2011Thank You. .to all members of the Women’s Club for your efforts on behalf of our parish. A $1,000.00 check was presented toFather LoBianco at the Women’s Club Christmas Party on December 5th . May God bless you all!. .to all members of the Young at Heart Club for your generosity to our parish. A $1,000.00 check was presented toFather LoBianco at the Young at Heart Christmas Party on December 12th. May God bless you all!. .to all who have taken the ornament cards from our Sharing Tree and purchased gifts for needy children andadults this Christmas. May God bless you abundantly during this Christmas season for your thoughtfulness andgenerosity.. .to all who helped “Make Christmas Happen” for our parish families in need, gifted by our Saint Vincent de PaulSociety. Thank you for your generosity and love. May God bless you all!WEEKLY OFFERINGDue to early publishing deadlines the collection for theweekend of December 17/18 will be reported in nextweek’s bulletin.As members of this faith community, we are invited tobecome good stewards of what God has entrusted to us.God bless all those whose support has enabled DivineSavior Church to continue its mission.PLEASE KEEP OUR SICK AND HOMEBOUND INYOUR PRAYERSPlease remember Dorothy Aiello, Roberta Allen, JosephBachmeier, George Bagarella, Marilee Cass, Mary Ciliak,Bridget Connolly, Beatrice Davi, Josephine Davi, AngelaDalton, Rosemary DiBiase, Elvera Fulhorst, Leticia Garcia,Juanita Ghilarducci, Kaye Giamalva, Eugene & LucilleGibula, Grayce Gjondla, Patricia Glaub, KatherineHayden, Carl Heinrichs, Philip Iwan, Mike Joyce, AliceJurek, Lottie Jusko, Donald Kalinsky, Patricia Lemke,Frank Maggio, Mary Lou Marcin, Anthony Marino, FrankMarino, Mary Marino, Sebastian Milka, Ernest Morris,Stephanie Niedbala, Kris Olson, Dolores Powalish,Patricia Pusateri, John Sammarco, Joseph Santelli, MarySloboda, Lin Vinicky, Virginia Volgarino, Terri Warnke,Randall Zornow, and all parishioners, family members,and friends in your prayers.Please pray as well for all who have died this past week.May they now rest in eternal peace.ATTENTION: LECTORS,EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS & ALTAR SERVERSSchedules covering the period from January 28/29through March 24/25 will be completed shortly. Pleasecall the rectory office by Noon on Tuesday, January 3rdwith any vacation times or schedule preferences.Archdiocese of ChicagoLaunches New IPad AppThe Archdiocese of Chicago has launched a stunning newIPad app that showcases the architectural beauty, historyand treasured art works that form the sacred worshipplaces Catholics in Chicago and the suburbs call theirhome parish.Rich, visual images of interiors and exteriors from morethan 350 Catholic churches, combined with brief parishdescriptions, historical information and summaries ofunique treasures ranging from magnificent stained glasswindows, elegant mosaics and hand‐carved altars, totapestries created from fragments of old vestments andsimple parish gardens, are remarkably displayed in thisvery user‐friendly app.Archdiocese of Chicago Churches for IPad can bedownloaded and purchased for $4.99 from the iTunesApp Store. Archdiocesan proceeds from the app willbenefit the Cardinal’s Scholarship Fund.

Page Three NATIVITY OF THE LORD December 25, 2011“Christmas inJanuary”The Morris Drop‐In Center invites youto join them for their annual celebrationat Elmcrest Banquets on Friday,January 27, 2012. Cost of $30.00 per person includesluncheon, entertainment and transportation. Bus willdepart Divine Savior’s rear parking lot promptly at 11:00AM. Reservations and payment are due by January 20,2012. For information or reservations, please callFlorence Porada at (708) 453‐4214.MEN’S SILENT RETREATAll men are invited to attend the annual weekend retreatat the Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House which is locatedon an 80 acre wooded and rolling hills estate inBarrington, IL. The retreat starts on Friday, February 17that 7:00 PM and ends on Sunday, February 19th at 12noon. For over 50 years a small group of men fromDivine Savior have represented our parish at this annualevent. Take a break in life and join us to replenish theenergies of mind and spirit at this beautiful and sereneplace.For more information or to make reservations, pleasecontact Ralph Cantal at (708) 452‐6438.FOOD FOR THE NEEDYNext weekend, December 31/January 1, the targeteditems for our weekly collection for the needy are: BABYFOOD, BABY FORMULA, DISPOSABLE DIAPERS,POWDERED MILK, HOT AND COLD CEREALS, APPLESAUCE, APPLE JUICE, AND OTHER FRUIT JUICES. Alldonations may be left in the vestibule.NORRIDGE AMERICAN LEGIONThe American Legion is the nation’s largestveterans service organization, committed tomentoring youth and sponsorship ofwholesome programs in our communities, advocatingpatriotism and honor, promoting strong nationalsecurity, and continued devotion to our fellow servicemembers and veterans.The Norridge American Legion is compiling a list ofNorridge residents who are currently serving or whohave recently served in the military. Please call therectory at (708) 456‐9000 to leave their name and otherinformation that is needed.Choose a Catholic High School!On Saturday, January 14, 2012, all Catholic High Schoolsin the Archdiocese of Chicago will offer an entranceexam for eighth graders interested in attending theirschools. Why choose a Catholic high school? Students inCatholic high schools reach high levels of academicachievement; they graduate and do well in college andbeyond; they are given every opportunity throughextracurricular activities and athletic programs to excelas persons; they become oriented toward service andtoward building a caring community that is safe anddisciplined. But the single most important reason forchoosing a Catholic secondary school is that theseschools are Catholic — they offer young people a senseof purpose, something to believe in.Students should report to the high school they wish toattend at 8:00 AM on January 14th, with two #2 pencils,a calculator, social security number, and a check ormoney order for the $25 exam fee made payable to theschool.For more information, contact any of the Catholic HighSchools in our area.Fenwick High School (Coed)505 Washington Blvd., Oak Park, IL 60302(708) 386‐0127Web site: www.fenwickfriars.comGuerin College Preparatory High School (Coed)8001 W. Belmont Ave.River Grove, IL 60171 (708) 453‐6233Web site: www.guerinprep.orgNotre Dame High School (Girls)3115 N. Mason Ave., Chicago, IL 60634(773) 622‐9494Web site: www.ndhs4girls.orgNotre Dame High School (Boys)7655 W. Dempster St., Niles, IL 60714(847) 965‐2900Web site: www.ndhsdons.orgSt. Patrick High School (Boys)5900 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago, IL 60634(773) 282‐8844Web site: www.stpatrick.orgResurrection High School (Girls)7500 W. Talcott Ave., Chicago, IL 60631(773) 775‐6616Web site: www.reshs.orgTrinity High School (Girls)7574 W. Division St., River Forest, IL 60305(708) 771‐8383Web site: www.trinityhs.org

Page Four NATIVITY OF THE LORD December 25, 2011VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDHome Delivered Meals are delivered Monday throughFriday by faithful VOLUNTEERS. If you have two freehours a week, you can help homebound neighbors bydelivering a hot meal at noontime. Can you think of abetter way of spending two FREE hours?Interested? Please call Arleen at the Seniors AssistanceCenter, (708) 456‐7979, during office hours, Monday ‐Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. A small stipend will begiven for mileage. Your help with this service would begreatly appreciated.Come, Adore HimThe music ministry of St. Isaac Jogues Church, under thedirection of Lisa Hall, will present a concert of holidaymusic on Sunday, January 8th at 3:00 PM in the church.Our adult choir, youth choir, teen choir, and cantorensemble will provide you with an entertaining andjoyous afternoon of music and laughter. After the rush ofpreparations, sit back and let the peace of the Christmasseason and its music surround you. St. Isaac Church islocated at 8149 W. Golf Road in Niles.“SENIOR” ESTATE PLANNING©2011ORTRADITIONAL ESTATE PLANNING---------------WHICH IS BEST FOR YOU?-------------------------LOCATION: The Estelle Sieb Community Center7774 W. Irving Pk. Rd. at (Ozark)DATE: January 10, 2012 (Tuesday)TIME: 10:00 A.M.Does traditional estate planning work for you or do you need “Senior” EstatePlanning©2011? What are the ways to protect your assets from devastating costsof Long Term Health Care? Have you considered whether long-term careplanning is something that could benefit you? Anthony B. Ferraro, Attorney-CPA,will discuss what you can do with your estate plan when life happens and thingschange.Coffee and rolls will be served.

Page Five NATIVITY OF THE LORD December 25, 2011The Nativity of the LordGreat ExpectationsChristmas can be disappointing. We remember theChristmases from our childhood, all the joy, theexcitement, and the fun we had. When we grow up, wehave to shop for gifts, write and mail the cards, put upthe decorations and do all the preparations that seem tostress us out. We may be sad that the day did not meetour expectations. Now that most of that is done, (unlessyou are reading this on a break from cleaning housebefore the grandkids arrive) we can reflect on how thefirst Christmas upset all expectations.I'm sure Joseph never expected to have a child so soon.Or to have the baby born in a stable miles from theirhome in Nazareth. The shepherds never expected to bewakened by angels. And those Jews who looked forwardto the coming of a Messiah never expected him to comeas a baby. Yet God had his reasons for coming in thisway.The nativity scene looks so peaceful and beautiful, butthe reality was not so romantic. The messiah came notto the sound of war horns, but the cry of a helplessinfant. He was born in a stable because no one had roomfor him. The first to see him were the shepherds, themigrant workers of the time. The political leaders (Herodand friends) wanted to kill him.Jesus was born in this way to show that he came not forthe important and wealthy, but for the poor and outcast.As an adult, he would continue to surprise: He ate withsinners and tax collectors. He challenged the religiousleaders of Israel. He was executed as a criminal.So today he continues to come to us in the homeless,the illegal alien, the sick, those in prison, the unborninfant, that we may find him where we least expect. Canwe learn to see him in the unexpected, in our trials anddifficulties, our own weaknesses? When we do, we willcelebrate what Christmas is truly about.Tom Schmidt, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.THOUGHT FOR THE WEEKLet those who never loved before, love now:Let those who always loved, love the more.‐‐AnonymousDecember 25, 2011Nativity of the LordMidnight: Is 9:1‐6 / Ti 2:11‐14 / Lk 2:1‐14Dawn: Is 62:11‐12 / Ti 3:4‐7 / Lk 2: 15‐20Day: Is 52:7‐10 / Heb 1:1‐6 / Jn 1:1‐18This may not seem like the most seasonally appropriatecomment, but I really dislike camping. I love the outdoorsduring the day, but give me a hotel bed at night. Otherssee camping in a much different light, but for me itinvolves too much dirt, too little sleep, and anunfortunate lack of electricity and running water. I don’tneed the Ritz, but camping is just too bare bones for me.This is why I’m so struck by the Greek translation of theverse from John’s Gospel we hear at Christmas Massduring the day: “And the Word became flesh and pitchedhis tent among us”(John 1:14). Pitched his tent among us.Not an RV. Not a camper. Not a hotel room. Simply atent. Bare bones. Vulnerable.This is how God chose to come—and come among us.Not over us. Not above us. Among us. It’s as completelysimple and completely mysterious as that.In the weeks leading up to this wonderful day, we’vecertainly been surrounded by and probably participatedin much feasting and purchasing and planning—some ofit to excess, for sure. Many presents were bought, festiveparties planned, special food prepared. It’s good andright to celebrate with friends and family and to shareour blessings generously with those in need.But the deepest truth of what we celebrate today is thatGod came among us in simplicity. There was little fuss,just a poor couple in a poor place. The divine tent waspitched in the dirt where animals slept.God came as a vulnerable, helpless child—a mystery asold as the ages, but ever new each Christmas. Celebrateit well today. Merry Christmas!Janel Eskersundaybulletins@liguori.org© 2011 Liguori Publications, Ligouri, MO 63057‐9999. Printed in U.S.A. Imprimatur: “In accordance withc.827, permission to publish has been granted on January 6, 2011, by the Most Rev. Robert J. Hermann,Vicar General, Archdiocese of St. Louis. Permission to publish is an indication that nothing contrary toChurch teaching is contained in this work. It does not imply an endorsement of the opinions expressed inthe publication: nor is any liability assumed by this permission.” No part of this work may be used in anyform without prior written permission of Liguori Publications. Scripture texts in this work are taken fromthe New American Bible with Revised New Testament and Revised Psalms © 1991, 1986, 1970Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington D.C. and are used by permission of the copyright owner.All rights reserved. No part of the New American Bible may be reproduced in any form withoutpermission in writing from the copyright owner.

Page Six NATIVITY OF THE LORD December 25, 2011LITURGIES FOR THE WEEKMONDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2011ST. STEPHEN7:30 AM— NICOLETTA FASOTUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2011ST. JOHN THE EVAGELIST7:30 AM— ROSE ALLEGRETTIANNA BURZYNSKIDOROTHY LOBIANCOWEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2011HOLY INNOCENTS7:30 AM— DOROTHY LOBIANCOTHURSDAY, DECEMBER 29, 20117:30 AM— LEONARDO SAVAIANOROSENA SAVAIANOFRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2011FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY, &JOSEPH7:30 AM— MARTIN BAJAKELMER STRUCK, JR.SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2011VIGIL: SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE MOTHER OF GOD4:00 PM— ROSE ALLEGRETTIDOROTHY LOBIANCOLORRAINE MROZCHESTER PIETROCZYNSKISUNDAY, JANUARY 1, 2012SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE MOTHER OF GOD7:30 AM— CORNELIA REMBOWSKI9:30 AM— VINCENZO & MARIA CAMPISIGIUSEPPE & CATERINA CAMPISIMARY & ROSS CERNIGLIAMARY M. COBANROSARIO & GIACOMA GERACISALVATORE & ANTONINA GERACIBETTY GLOMSKIROY & LEONA GRIZZIDOMENICO IANNELLI11:30 AM— DOROTHY PILSDIVINE SAVIOR PARISHIONERSREADINGS FOR THE WEEKMonday: Feast of St. StephenActs of the Apostles 6:8‐10; 7:54‐59Matthew 10:17‐22Tuesday: Feast of St. John the Evangelist1 John 1:1‐4John 20:1a, 2‐8Wednesday: Feast of the Holy Innocents1 John 1:5—2:2Matthew 2:13‐18Thursday: 1 John 2:3‐11Luke 2:22‐35Friday: Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, andJosephGenesis 15:1‐6; 21:1‐3Luke 2:22‐40Saturday: 1 John 2:18‐21John 1:1‐18Sunday: Solemnity of Mary, The Mother of GodNumbers 6:22‐27Galatians 4:4‐7Luke 2:16‐21MINISTERS AND SERVERS SCHEDULE FOR WEEKEND OF DEC 31/JAN 1Presider Lector Eucharistic MinistersServers4:00 PM Fr. LoBianco Cheryl Smits7:30 AM Fr. Alcantara Dominic SulimowskiJeff DiSandroMary KrebsJohn CaponigroNancy SulimowskiJerome KolaskiUrsula KucharskiSusan KukielkaJohn ReinDoris MurarEd KellyStephanie SantucciDominic MaurelloMichael MaurelloJames Mikucki9:30 AM Fr. LoBianco Joe MarleyPatricia FrendreissLaura GaleLucille GutowskiJacqueline PomisMargaret StancyJared KruegerKatie LorscheiderColleen Gale11:30 AM Fr. McCarthy Christian GiacaloneColleen LizakRoseaura MateusZita OngNapoleon Sta. AnaTimothy FitzpatrickOlimpia GiacaloneAlessandra PontarelliKatelyn Bracken

Page Seven NATIVITY OF THE LORD December 25, 2011MISSION STATEMENT OF THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF DIVINE SAVIORWe are a faith community that seeks the fullest relationship with Jesus, by our communion with each other, throughthe Eucharist, Sacraments, Prayer, and Service.PastorPASTORAL STAFFRev. Richard J. LoBiancoDirector of Religious Education/Business ManagerMs. Mary E. CobanAssisting PriestsMusic DirectorDirector Young Adult ChoirBulletin EditorRev. Miguel B. AlcantaraRev. Terrence A. Mc CarthyMs. Mary Lou MarcinMrs. Mary HermanMrs. Linda GurklisCoordinator of Adult Formation Mr. Frank Lizak7740 W. Montrose Avenue Norridge, IL 60706(708) 456‐9000 Fax: (708) 456‐7838E‐mail: dsavior@aol.comWebsite: divinesaviornorridge.orgWEEKEND LITURGIESSaturday: 4:00 PM Sunday: 7:30, 9:30, & 11:30 AMWEEKDAY LITURGIESMonday‐Friday: 7:30 AMSACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATIONEvery Saturday: 3:15 ‐ 3:45 PM. Please call the rectory.SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM1st Sunday of the Month. Please call the rectory.SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGEPlease call the rectory.Monday:Tuesday:THIS WEEK— PARISH OFFICE CLOSED— Morris Drop‐In8:00 AM—Parish HallSATURDAY, DECEMBER 31NEW YEAR’S EVEVIGIL: SOLEMNITY OF MARY,THE MOTHER OF GOD4:00 PM Mass of AnticipationSUNDAY, JANUARY 1SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE MOTHER OF GODNEW YEAR’S DAYMasses at 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 AMTHOUGHT FOR THE WEEKThe light shines in the darkness,and the darkness has not overcome it.‐‐ John 1:5