Page Two NATIVITY OF THE LORD December 25, 2011Thank You. .to all members <strong>of</strong> the Women’s Club for your efforts on behalf <strong>of</strong> 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 <strong>of</strong> 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 <strong>of</strong> December 17/18 will be reported in nextweek’s bulletin.As members <strong>of</strong> this faith community, we are invited tobecome good stewards <strong>of</strong> what God has entrusted to us.God bless all those whose support has enabled <strong>Divine</strong><strong>Savior</strong> 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 <strong>of</strong>fice by Noon on Tuesday, January 3rdwith any vacation times or schedule preferences.Archdiocese <strong>of</strong> ChicagoLaunches New IPad App<strong>The</strong> Archdiocese <strong>of</strong> Chicago has launched a stunning newIPad app that showcases the architectural beauty, historyand treasured art works that form the sacred worshipplaces <strong>Catholic</strong>s in Chicago and the suburbs call theirhome parish.Rich, visual images <strong>of</strong> interiors and exteriors from morethan 350 <strong>Catholic</strong> churches, combined with brief parishdescriptions, historical information and summaries <strong>of</strong>unique treasures ranging from magnificent stained glasswindows, elegant mosaics and hand‐carved altars, totapestries created from fragments <strong>of</strong> old vestments andsimple parish gardens, are remarkably displayed in thisvery user‐friendly app.Archdiocese <strong>of</strong> 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”<strong>The</strong> Morris Drop‐In Center invites youto join them for their annual celebrationat Elmcrest Banquets on Friday,January 27, 2012. Cost <strong>of</strong> $30.00 per person includesluncheon, entertainment and transportation. Bus willdepart <strong>Divine</strong> <strong>Savior</strong>’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. <strong>The</strong> retreat starts on Friday, February 17that 7:00 PM and ends on Sunday, February 19th at 12noon. For over 50 years a small group <strong>of</strong> men from<strong>Divine</strong> <strong>Savior</strong> have represented our parish at this annualevent. Take a break in life and join us to replenish theenergies <strong>of</strong> 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 LEGION<strong>The</strong> American Legion is the nation’s largestveterans service organization, committed tomentoring youth and sponsorship <strong>of</strong>wholesome programs in our communities, advocatingpatriotism and honor, promoting strong nationalsecurity, and continued devotion to our fellow servicemembers and veterans.<strong>The</strong> Norridge American Legion is compiling a list <strong>of</strong>Norridge 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 <strong>Catholic</strong> High School!On Saturday, January 14, 2012, all <strong>Catholic</strong> High Schoolsin the Archdiocese <strong>of</strong> Chicago will <strong>of</strong>fer an entranceexam for eighth graders interested in attending theirschools. Why choose a <strong>Catholic</strong> high school? Students in<strong>Catholic</strong> high schools reach high levels <strong>of</strong> 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 <strong>Catholic</strong> secondary school is that theseschools are <strong>Catholic</strong> — they <strong>of</strong>fer young people a sense<strong>of</strong> 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 <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Catholic</strong> 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