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Third Sunday In Ordinary TimeSt. Vincent De Paul SocietyST. ANTHONY CONFERENCEIn the Gospel, Jesus reads theWords of scripture: “The Spirit isupon Me, because He has anointed Me tobring glad tidings to the poor.”In the month of December, through yourgifts of $11,662 and food donations, theSociety of St. Vincent de Paul was ableto assist 28 families, providing $6,544in food, utility and house payments andother services. Thank You!A big THANK YOU for all theGiving Tree donations. Wewere able to give gifts to over400 children and 200 adults.GIVING TREE THANK YOUJanuary 27, 2013 — Page SevenThe generosity of our parishioners is truly overwhelming!PRO LIFE REFLECTION“It is more important than ever that we have the willto honestly face the truth and say exactly what it is.”—THE GOSPEL OF LIFE, 58Some call abortion "termination of pregnancy." But so isbirth. The fact is that every pregnancy terminates. Theissue is how. Abortion supporters are simply masking anact of violence with their language.Spirit of truth, keep us free from the power ofdeception. Give us clear minds to know truth andcourageous tongues to speak it. Amen.St. Anthony Bereavement MinistryThere will be a Bereavement meeting onWednesday, January 30th at 7pm in theElizabeth Seton Room A (ESA) of the PaduaCenter. If you have lost a loved one,you are welcome to join us.KEEPING THE PROMISE TO PROTECTTEN YEAR PROGRESS REPORTThe National Review Board at the United StatesConference of Catholic Bishops has produced aTen Year Progress Report highlighting theaccomplishments made by the Church in addressingthe issue of child sexual abuse. Many changes havebeen made in how we respond to allegations, promotehealing for victims, and strive to prevent abuse. Workis being done at the national and local level. In thepast year the Diocese of Joliet has established theOffice of Child and Youth Protection in an effort to renewour commitment to the youth of our community.The Diocese also participates in the annual Charter auditand was again found to be in full compliance for the2011/2012 audit period. The Ten Year Progress Reportwill be printed in the February issue of Christ is OurHope Magazine or accessed at www.dioceseofjoliet.orgor www.usccb.org.STRIVE FOR 5 Super Bowl Party 2013Spend your Super Bowl Sunday with good friends for agreat cause! All proceeds benefit LincolnWay Area Youth.Please join us on Sunday, Feb. 3rd at 2pm at CD & ME,23320 S. LaGrange Rd., Frankfort. Doors open at 2pm.Buffet-style beef, chicken, pasta, salad and pizza fromAurelio’s. Desserts by Sweet Dreams Cakes and Bakery.All are entered into raffle for a 42” TV from Kole Digital.Bucket Raffles, Split-the-Pot, Bean Bags and Cash Bar.Tickets: $30/adults, $15/kids (16-under) available atpatrickmizwickifoundation.org (Only 300 tickets will besold. At-the-door tickets based on space availability).Questions? Call 815-474-6436, 815-474-9398, 219-310-5521 or email info@patrickmizwickifoundation.com.PARISH REGISTRATION FORMWELCOME TO ST. ANTHONY CATHOLIC CHURCHOur warmest wishes to all who celebrate with us.If you are not registered at St. Anthony or are andneed to make changes, please fill out this form andplace it in the collection basket or mail to the parishoffice. Forms also at www.stanthonyfrankfort.com.__________________________________________Name__________________________________________Address__________________________________________City______________ ________________________StateZip Code(____)_____________________________________Phone__________________________________________Email Address( ) New Parishioner, please contact me.( ) New Address or New Phone Number.( ) Moving—Please remove from membership list.( ) Email –Please add email address to your records.