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Page Two — December 4, 2011Saint Anthony Catholic ChurchBring JOY to someone’s Christmas this year...THANK YOU to all the generous people who stoppedto pick up tags from the GIVING TREE.PLEASE REMEMBER! Wrapped gifts, with the tag securely attached,must be returned to the Atrium before/after MassNEXT WEEKEND, Saturday, Dec. 10th and Sunday, Dec. 11th.Each year some gifts come in past the deadline and we do everything we possibly canto get them delivered, but by December 11th is the best way to make Christmas Merryfor All who are waiting to find their present under the Christmas tree at the shelters andhomes. For questions, or concerns regarding the tag you chose, please call Cookie at 815‐469‐4237 or email rgalmines@att.net. If you are interested in giving a helping hand, suchas sorting and/or delivering gifts, please contact Cookie as soon as possible.MANY THANKS for giving to those in need this Holiday Season!. ANTHONYCHURCHC ALENDAR OF EVENTSDATE DAY UPCOMING EVENTS LOCATION TIMES T. . A4 Dec SUN CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE — RETURN GIFTS — AFTER MASS — IN THE ATRIUM4 Dec SUN ST. VINCENT DE PAUL FOOD DRIVE IN THE ST. ANTHONY HALL4 Dec SUN Sunday REP Classes Padua Center 7:45-11:25 AM4 Dec SUN Baptisms at Mass Church 12:00 NOON4 Dec SUN Preschool Christmas Program Church 3:00 PM5 Dec MON St. Vincent de Paul Society Meeting ESA 7:00 PM5 Dec MON AFF Small Christian Communities SAM 7:00 PM6 Dec TUES Tuesday Morning Rosary and Scripture Group ESA 9:30 AM6 Dec TUES Boy Scout Meeting Sacred Heart Room 6:30 PM6 Dec TUES Baptism Catechesis Church 7:00 PM6 Dec TUES RCIA Classes ESA 7:00 PM6 Dec TUES AFF Holy Spirit Prayer Group SAM 7:00 PM7 Dec WED VIGIL MASS • IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY • 7 PM7 Dec WED Preschool Spirit Day Preschool 9:00 AM7 Dec WED Sew N Sews St. Anthony Hall 9:00 AM7 Dec WED Wednesday REP Classes Padua Center 4:30 PM8 Dec THURIMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY • Holy Day of Obligation • 8 AM/7 PMPRESCHOOL OPEN • OFFICES CLOSED • FACILITIES CLOSED9 Dec FRI Little Flowers Girls Club SAM 6:30 PM10 Dec SAT CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE • DEADLINE TO RETURN GIFTS • AFTER MASS • ATRIUM10 Dec SAT REP Mother's Half-Day Retreat #2 Padua Center 9:00 AM10 Dec SAT Reconciliation Church 4:00-4:50 PM11 Dec SUN CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE • DEADLINE TO RETURN GIFTS • AFTER MASSES • ATRIUM11 Dec SUN Sunday REP Classes Padua Center 7:45-11:25 AM11 Dec SUN Baptism Ceremony Church 1:15 PM

Second Sunday of AdventFOR YOUR INFORMATIONImplementing The ChangesTo The Roman MissalLAST WEEKEND, NOVEMBER 26-27,the first week of Advent, the Catholic Churchbegan implementing the changes found in thenew Roman Missal. Some of the words thatwe say at Mass will be different but they willreflect a closer connection to Sacred Scripture.As a way of assisting our Parish, Fr. Greg haspurchased liturgical aids in the form of atri-fold pamphlet with all the parts that the laitywill now say.As these changes to the wording could behard for some people to remember, we are askingthat the NEW LITURGICAL AIDS NOT BEREMOVED FROM THE CHURCH, so theywill be available to everyone in the Parish toworship at Mass.If you have questions regarding the changesplease ask any of our Parish Priests or Deacons.St. Vincent De Paul SocietyST. ANTHONY CONFERENCEIN TODAY'S GOSPEL JOHN THE BAPTIST urgesus to "Prepare the way of the Lord," and this is whatAdvent is all about. We are called to help prepare the wayof the Lord by making the real meaning of Christmascome alive in our own hearts, in our family and to reachout to those in need.Is there a family you know who needs assistance?Please call the Society of St. Vincent de Paul so thattogether we can help the suffering and poorto celebrate Christmas at 815-469-3750, x114.SVDP Food DriveThis Week!Saturday,Dec. 3rdSunday,Dec. 4thPlease drop off yournon-perishable donationsin the St. Anthony Hall.For information call815-462-3750, x114.Thank you for your continued generosity.SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENTDECEMBER 4, 2011ʺPrepare the way of the Lord,make straight His paths."— MARK 1:3December 4, 2011 — Page ThreeOur Parish StewardshipThank You For Your GenerosityNovember 27, 2011Saturday 5:00 PMSunday 7:30 AM9:00 AM10:30 AM12:00 PM6:30 PMOtherTotal$ 4,499.00$ 3,909.50$ 4,310.00$ 4,918.00$ 2,530.00$ 1,286.15$ 1,662.00$ 23,114.65Thanks to all who chose to use electronic giving forSunday contributions. E‐giving is posted once a month. Ifyou are interested, call the Parish Office at 815‐469‐3750or complete and return the authorization form on page 12.PLEASE REMEMBERST. ANTHONY CHURCH IN YOUR WILL.Knights of ColumbusBABY SHOWER THANK YOUWoman's Choice Services (WCS), an affiliate of theJoliet Diocese Life Office; Pregnancy Assistance forthe South Suburbs (PASS); and the Knights ofColumbus, St. Anthony Council #9770, gratefullythank one and all for their overwhelming generosityand kindness in support of the Parish Pro-Life BabyShower. WCS received $5,041.07 along withmother/baby items estimated at $800-$1,000.PASS also received mother/baby items estimated at$800- $1,000. These gifts will assistmany moms and babies in need, savethe lives of unknown numbers ofbabies in the womb, and save theirmoms, dads, and families from thetragedy of abortion."Many Christians...are jointlyinvolved in bold projects aimedat changing the world byinculcating respect for therights and needs ofeveryone, especially...the defenseless."— John Paul II, Ut Unum Sint, 43.end

Page Four — December 4, 2011Saint Anthony Catholic ChurchScripture Reflections for theSecond Sunday of AdventLIVINGtheWORDSunday,December 4, 2011TODAY'S FOCUS:ROADWORK IN PROGRESSPreparing for Christmas is one way we remindourselves that we are always in a state of preparingto celebrate the coming of Jesus Christ. Opening upa roadway for the Lord to come into our lives is anever-ending process. The heart can be resistant toexpansion.• FIRST READINGPrepare the way of the Lord (Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11).Jerusalem had been destroyed and the elite of Israel hadbeen carried off into exile. They began to wonderwhether God was less powerful than the gods of Babylon.They even wondered whether God was so angry at themthat He would never forgive them. The first words of thisprophecy respond to these questions. Israel would beconsoled and comforted. God only wanted to heal her andrestore her to the promised land.• SECOND READINGWe await new heavens and a new earth (2 Peter 3:8-14).In the early Church, Christians believed that Jesus wouldreturn in glory within a very short time. But time wentby, and still Jesus did not arrive. Some Christians beganto ask whether Jesus ever would return. Was somethingwrong? In this letter we hear that the Lord will returnat the end of time, and that His delay is not due to Hisforgetting His promises. Rather, God is giving us extratime for conversion. Jesus wants to give us all theopportunity to turn our lives around and dedicateourselves to the ways of the Lord. He wants our salvationand not our destruction. We should use that timecarefully in order to be ready when the end (whetherour end or the end of the world) does come.• GOSPELMake straight the paths of the Lord (Mark 1:1-8).John is called the new Elijah who would prepare the waysof the Lord and make straight the paths before Him. Hewould preach conversion to the people of Israel so thatthey would be able to open their hearts to Jesus whenHe arrived. John practiced a baptism of conversion thatcleansed the people of their sins. This might have been apractice that John learned from Qumran, a community ofcelibate monks near the Dead Sea that was awaiting theDay of the Lord. They practiced ceremonial ablutions topurify themselves from their sins. Yet, while Johnpracticed this type of baptism, he also pointed to anothertype of Baptism — not only washed free of our sins butalso gave us the gift of the Holy Spirit. It is the Holy Spiritthat makes us children of God, heirs to the Kingdom ofGod, and brothers and sisters of Jesus.• REFLECTIONThere was a little boy coming home from church andbeing asked what the preacher had spoken about. Thechurch used the King James Version of the scriptures andthe preacher had spent some time on the reading fromIsaiah. But that translation began: “Comfort ye, comfortye, my people, Saith your God.” In response to hisparents’ inquiry, the child said, “It was just lovely. Thepriest told us how God is saying, ‘Come to tea, come totea, my people.’”While Isaiah’s message is certainly comforting, withGod telling the prophet to speak tenderly and tell an exilepeople that all is forgiven, that the punishment for sin hasrun its course, these words are not the equivalent of aninvitation to a relaxing cup of tea. Now as then, they serveas an invitation to get to work, to remove any obstaclethat prevents God from coming into our hearts. Thismeans that we have to get our hearts into shape, and ourvoices have to become willing to announce that God livesand comes with power to save.John the Baptist remains a model for us today. Hespoke out boldly, calling people to prepare a way forthe Lord, which was a call to conversion and innertransformation. We are to take in this same message,first as listeners, then as heralds ourselves, witnessingto family, friends, and any who will listen that Jesusdesires to come more fully in our lives.Mon., Dec. 5thIs 35:1-10Lk 5:17-26Tues., Dec. 6thIs 40:1-11Mt 18:12-14READINGS FOR THE WEEKWed., Dec. 7thIs 40:25-31Mt 11:28-30Thurs., Dec. 8thGn 3:9-15, 20 Eph 1:3-6,11-12; Lk 1:26-38Fri., Dec. 9thIs 48:17-19Mt 11:16-19Monday:

Second Sunday of AdventMASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK• MONDAY, DECEMBER 5TH8:00 AM Edward Wysoglad/Steve and Miki Jarvie• TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6TH8:00 AMST. NICHOLAS Joan Hogan/Thomas and Janet Schatz Chester Barnas/Arthur• WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7THST. AMBROSE8:00 AM Helen and Stanley Kostecki/Goldie FamilyIMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY7:00 PM — VIGIL MASS Mary and Robert Klastner/Alina• THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8THIMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY8:00 AM Intention of the Celebrant7:00 PMFor the Parish Family of St. Anthony• FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9THST. JUAN DIEGO8:00 AM Theodore Franiak/Franiak‐Shackleton Family• SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10TH5:00 PM Julius Steiner/Joe Steiner and Ann Dunphy Richard Urbanik/Jean and Family• SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11THTHIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT7:30 AMFor the Parish Family of St. Anthony Chester Barnas/Arthur Matt and Philomene/Vilutis‐Fleming Family Richard Schroeder/Lorraine9:00 AM Robert E. Kall/Sharon Charles McLain/Deb Carol Glorioso/Jim and Pat Boguslawski Enrico and Gabriella Attanasio/Luigi and Caterina Compagnone10:30 AM Ed and Lani Kirsch/Bertrand Family Frances and Morris Danaher/Tara Hanrahan12:00 PM Amerina Mei/Wysocki Family6:30 PM Intention of the CelebrantDecember 4, 2011— Page FivePRAYERS FOR OUR FAMILYFor the SickPlease pray for all the sick and their families.For the DeceasedMary HonnessyMother of Kathy Roszak“Eternal rest, grant unto them O Lord,and may perpetual light shine upon them.”Please Pray for VocationsDec. 4th-Dec. 10th4 Br. Pierre St. Raymond, Br. Thomas Dominic Vance22 Br. John Vietoris, FSC — Br. Eric Bell22 Br. Lawrence Fidelius, O.Carm5 Sr. Margaret Duffy, Sr. Sandra Duma22 Sr. M. Dominic Dybel, Sr. Sharon Fitzpatrick22 Sr. Brigid Jacobs, Sr. Mary Therese ForstSr. Marilyn Jean Franze, Sr. Sharon Frederick, OSF6 Abbot Dismas Kalcic, OSB7 Sr. Ann Freiburg, Sr. Anne Marie FurielSr. Carlene Howell, Sr. Mary Peter Gartman, OSF8 Fr. William Dennis Ryan, Fr. Ronald Scarlata9 Dcn. Robert LaMotte, Dcn. Charles LaneDcn. Kurt Lange, Dcn. John LeonardDcn. Milt Leppert, Dcn. David Lifka, Dcn. Francis Lillig10 Fr. Burke Masters, Director of Vocations“I baptize youin the nameof the Father,and of the Sonand of theHoly Spirit.Amen.”Welcome to OurNewly Baptized ChildrenThe Sacrament of Baptism was celebratedon Sunday, November 27, 2011ETHAN THOMAS MERLINISon of Kevin and Dena (Radusheff)MILEY MORAYO OLAGBEGIDaughter of Adeola and Benedicta (Egbuji)LUKES RAYMOND VIETHSon of Timothy and Denise (Lukes)

Page Six — December 4, 2011Saint Anthony Catholic ChurchA special collection will take placenext weekend, Dec. 10th/11th, for theRETIREMENT FUND FOR THE RELIGIOUS.Thank you for your generosity.RETIREMENT FUND FOR THE RELIGIOUSNEXT WEEKEND, DECEMBER 10/11, 2011Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,In 2010, while visiting a senior-care facility, our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, noted, “Indeed,the provision of care for the elderly should be considered not so much an act of generosity asthe repayment of a debt of gratitude.” Soon, our parishes will be taking up the annual collectionfor the Retirement Fund for Religious, an opportunity to honor and thank thousands of seniorCatholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests for their faithful service.Whether or not we realize it, we are all beneficiaries of the tremendous contributions thesewomen and men and have made to the Church in the United States. Through hard work, prayer,and sacrifice, they built Catholic schools and hospitals, initiated programs to promote socialjustice, and ministered to the neediest among us. As I reflect on the dedication of elder religious,I remain grateful for the ways that they have shaped my own faith and for the tremendousservice that they have offered our diocese. I hope that you, too, can recall a sister or brotherwho made a positive difference in your life.Today, many religious communities struggle to care for their elderly members. Skyrocketinghealth care costs and decreased income make it increasingly difficult to provide necessarymedications, nursing care, and basic services. Aging convents and other facilities poseadditional challenges in terms of safety and handicap accessibility.I recognize this is but one of numerous worthy causes in need of support and that many in ourown community face financial difficulties. I ask you simply to give what you can. In thanksgivingfor all that senior religious have done, please join me in supporting the Retirement Fund forReligious and in praying for God’s continued blessing on our nation’s elderly sisters, brothers,and religious order priests..Sincerely in Christ,Most Rev. R. Daniel ConlonBishop of Joliet

Second Sunday of AdventSt. Anthony Children's Choirand Preschool present a....Children'sChristmasMusicalSunday, December 18that 3:00 p.m.Adult Singles Bible StudyIf you are a single adult looking to enrich your faith life,please consider joining us at 7pm on Thursday, Dec. 15,22, 29 and Jan. 5th in the Padua Center. "How to BeHappy" is a bible study from Loyola Press that focuseson Matthew 5-7 and explores the Sermon on the Mountwhere Jesus urged His listeners to live in a way thatfosters justice, peace, harmony, and well being. Thisstudy promises to help us apply His message to our ownlives and find true joy in our walk of faith. If interested,call 815-469-3904.December 4, 2011 — Page SevenPLEASE PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY:A1C Antonio Cap • Sr. Airman Lawrence ClarkPFC Jon A. Frejlich • Lt. Kyle R. Smolek USAFCpl. Ryan L. Gower • Petty Officer William HartleyCpl Michael Horbaczewski • Capt. Timothy HornikMajor Thomas John-T.J. Hornick • LCpl Mason Kremer HicksLt. John P. Ladowicz • Lt. Timothy D. LadowiczLTC Alejandro Lopez • Airman 1st Class Matthew G. LussonLt. Cmdr. Daniel Papp • LTJG John Pierczynski1st Lt. Thomas Pierczynski • Sgt. James TalleySeaman Bridget Reynolds • Lt. Joseph P. StanekLt. Thomas M. Zager • Cpl. Timothy SunzereTech. Sgt. Michelle Shalloup • Corpsman Jonathan WatersMen Seeking Holiness RetreatAll men ages 18-35, married or single, are invited to joinFr. Burke Masters, Fr. Steven Borello and Diocese ofJoliet Seminarians for a two-day retreat at St. CharlesBorromeo Pastoral Center, 101 Airport Rd., Romeoville.The retreat focuses on The Universal Call to Holinessunder the Patronage of St. Therese and begins onTuesday, Dec. 27th at 5pm and concludes on Thursday,Dec. 29th at Noon. The $30 fee includes five meals,shared rooms and materials. Please make check payableto the Diocese of Joliet. Please bring gym clothes forfree time, causal clothes, appropriate Mass attire,towels/toiletries. Lastly, please bring a Bible, notebook,pen, and a prayerful spirit. For information or to registerplease contact Nora Labanauskas at dojnora@aol.comor call 815-834-4004.If you are an adult Catholicwho has not received theSacrament of Confirmation...ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASSES - EIGHT WEEKSREGISTER NOW!For Adult Catholics (High School Graduate or older)who have not yet been confirmed.Classes are on Tuesday nights at 7:00 p.m.January 17, January 24, January 31, February 7February 28, March 6, March 13, March 20in the Padua Center — Elizabeth Seton Room A (ESA).Adult Confirmation Classes will be held here at St. Anthony for eightweeks conducted by Deacon Bill Boucek. These classes are intended forAdult Catholics (High School Graduates & Older) who have been baptizedin the Catholic Faith and who have made their First Communion andReconciliation but for whatever reason have not been Confirmed.If you are, or know, an adult who would be interested in beingconfirmed and completing the Sacraments of Initiation, please callTony Schlott, Director of Adult Faith Formation, 815-469-6198.Adults who complete this series of eight Confirmation classeswill be confirmed by the Bishop at the Cathedral in Jolietat 2pm on Sunday, May 20, 2012.

Page Eight — December 4, 2011A Winter SerenadeFaith United Protestant Church, 10 Hemlock St., Park Forest,invites you attend to "A Winter Serenade" presented bythe Grande Prairie Singers on Sunday, Dec. 11th at 4 pm.Jo Rodenburg, Artistic Director, will feature J.S. Bach’sMagnificat in D as well as a number of festive holidayselections. Tickets start at $10/students. For tickets or moreinformation please contact the Grand Prairie Choral Arts atwww.grandprairiechoral.org or call 708-481-8684.ADORATION NEWSThank you to all who have signed up to cover open hours inthe Chapel of Mercy. The gaps in our Perpetual Adorationschedule are disappearing. There are still several hoursopen. Please consider spending an hour a week with Jesus.The following are the hours that need to be covered:Sunday: 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 am; 8:00 and 11:00 pmMonday: 1:00 2:00, 11:00 amWednesday: 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 am; 9:00 pmThursday: 12:00, 1:00, 2:00 am (every other week)Friday: 4:00 am and 10:00 amSaturday: 1:00, 2:00, 9:00, 10:00, 11:00 am;1:00, 2:00, 3:00, 4:00, 6:00, 7:00, 8:00 pmOver the next few weeks, some of our regular adorers willshare their thoughts on what Eucharistic Adoration means tothem. If you are interested in contributing, please emailyour testimony to Lindysue Luster-Bartz at Valpo77@aol.comor turn it into Bev Regalado in the church office. Thank You.Soledad Shereck writes:I thank God that St. Anthony has a perpetual AdorationChapel. When times get tough, I go to adoration. Jesus ismy strength, confidante, and best friend. He listens to myproblems and helps me find solutions. Many times in thelast three years, when problems and suffering haveentered my life, I have chosen to go to Adoration. I arriveworried, upset, or with many questions on what I shoulddo or why something was happening in my life. When Ileave the chapel I have been calm, usually with ideas onhow to handle the situation, or what I needed to change toimprove the situation.Sometimes I have been inspired to open a book in thechapel, other times to write in a journal of what is goingon in my life. It helped me calm down. God made merealize what I must change or accept as God’s will. Ineither case, He gives me the strength I need to go on. Onsome occasions, it took more than one hour to geteverything that was bothering me off my chest and out ofmy mind before I was able to accept God’s Love and Peace.He is better than any counselor, advisor, or pill. He willlisten to you with LOVE and UNDERSTANDING. Hechanged my life. He doesn’t have time restrictions, you canstay and talk to Him for as long as you want and don’thave to worry about how to pay for it.If you are not sure that Jesus is really and substantiallypresent — Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity — in theEucharist, you should spend time with Him and ask Him tocome into your heart. He will let you know how real He isand how much He loves you.Saint Anthony Catholic ChurchMarian Catholic High School Open HouseMarian Catholic High School, 700 Ashland Ave., ChicagoHeights, has been teaching Scholars with a Soul formore than 50 years and invites all to their Open Houseon Sunday, Dec. 4th from 11 am to 2 pm. Take a student-guidedtour of all academic departments plus receiveinformation about our extracurricular activities,financial assistance, and transportation.CJB Golf Outing a Big Success!Thank you to all the parishioners who supported thisyear’s Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School Golf Eventwhich was held back on Oct. 6 th at Silver Lake CountryClub. We hosted over 170 golfers, plus an additional 58who joined for the evening program which included awine tasting, steak dinner and numerous raffles. Theannual event is one of several fundraisers that supportCardinal Joseph Bernardin School which opened in2000. CJB currently has 630 students in pre-schoolthrough grade 8, and is a nationally recognized BlueRibbon School of Excellence. Join us at next year’s CJBGolf Event for this special “fun”draiser! For informationabout CJB school, visit www.cardinaljbschool.com.RELEVANT RADIO:Talk Radio for Catholic LifeIt’s football season! Have you practiced your Hail Marytoday?! Pray the Rosary daily at 8pm to prepare for theFinal Game. A crown of life awaits. Joliet (Chicago West)930 AM, Chicago 950AM or NW Indiana 1270AM.Listen online www.relevantradio.com.PARISH REGISTRATION FORMWELCOME TOST. ANTHONY CATHOLIC CHURCHOur warmest wishes to all who celebrate withus. If you are not registered at St. Anthony orare and need to make changes, please fill outthis form and place it in the collection basket ormail to the parish office. Forms are also availableat 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.

Second Sunday of AdventDecember 4, 2011— Page NineThe Celebration of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin MaryWednesday, December 7thVIGIL MASS7:00 p.m.Thursday, Dec. 8thMASS8:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.This week we will celebrate the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We can praiseGod for revealing to us that what was done for Mary as a sign of God’s will for all of us, that we knowourselves as chosen by God and as existing to praise the glory of God’s grace. Mary was not chosenbecause she was righteous; she was made righteous by being chosen. She is the first example of howwe are all made holy by the blood of Jesus. Do you see yourself as having been chosen in Christ beforethe foundation of the world to be holy? We ask Mary to lead us more deeply into the mystery ofthe God who is Father, Son and Holy Spirit.Lord, have mercy on us.Christ, have mercy on us.Lord, have mercy on us.Christ, hear us.Christ, graciously hear us.God the Father of heaven,have mercy on us.God the Son, Redeemer,have mercy on us.God the Holy Spirit,have mercy on us.Holy Trinity, one God,have mercy on us.Holy Mary, pray for us.Holy Mother of God, pray for us.Holy Virgin of virgins, pray for us.Mother of Christ, pray for us.Mother of Divine Grace, pray for us.Mother most pure, pray for us.Mother most chaste, pray for us.Mother inviolate, pray for us.Mother undefiled, pray for us.Mother most amiable, pray for us.Mother most admirable, pray for us.Mother of good counsel, pray for us.Mother of our Creator, pray for us.Mother of our Savior, pray for us.Virgin most prudent, pray for us.Virgin most venerable, pray for us.LITANYOF THE BLESSEDVIRGINMARYVirgin most renowned, pray for us.Virgin most powerful, pray for us.Virgin most merciful, pray for us.Virgin most faithful, pray for us.Mirror of justice, pray for us.Seat of wisdom, pray for us.Cause of our joy, pray for us.Spiritual vessel, pray for us.Vessel of honor, pray for us.Singular vessel of devotion,pray for us.Mystical rose, pray for us.Tower of David, pray for us.Tower of ivory, pray for us.House of gold, pray for us.Ark of the covenant, pray for us.Gate of heaven, pray for us.Morning star, pray for us.Health of the sick, pray for us.Refuge of sinners, pray for us.Comforter of the afflicted,pray for us.Help of Christians, pray for us.Queen of Angels, pray for us.Queen of Patriarchs, pray for us.Queen of Prophets, pray for us.Queen of Apostles, pray for us.Queen of Martyrs, pray for us.Queen of Confessors, pray for us.Queen of Virgins, pray for us.Queen of all Saints, pray for us.Queen conceived without original sin,pray for us.Queen assumed into heaven,pray for us.Queen of the most holy Rosary,pray for us.Queen of Peace, pray for us.Lamb of God, who takes away the sinsof the world,spare us, O LordLamb of God,who takes away the sins of the world,graciously hear us, O Lord.Lamb of God,who takes away the sins of the world,have mercy on us.Grant we beseech Thee, O Lord God,that we, Thy servants,may enjoy perpetual healthof mind and body: and,by the glorious intercessionof the blessed Mary, ever Virgin,be delivered from present sorrowand enjoy eternal gladness.Through Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Page Ten — December 4, 2011Saint Anthony Catholic ChurchSaint Anthony ChurchReligious EducationProgramREP OFFICE HOURS:MONDAY-FRIDAY: 9am-4pmSt. Anthony Religious Education invites youto our Mother’s Half -Day RetreatWomen’s Worth,Woundedness,and WhySaturday, Dec. 10thin the Padua Centerfrom 9am-12 NoonThe subject of the Retreat “Women’s Worth,Woundedness, and Why” will help womenwho are struggling with day-to-day issuesof their families, raising children and taking careof themselves in the midst of it all!The retreat speakers areSophie Follenweider and Carla Dobrovits.These speakers will speak of their own life experiencesand how God has drawn them nearer to Himand His peace during good and bad times.The cost of the retreat is FREE and open to allREP Mothers and all women of St. Anthonyand the wider community.We look forward to seeing you there!Please RSVP to:REP @stanthonyfrankfort.comUPCOMING DATESMOTHER'S HALF-DAYSATURDAY RETREAT #2Women's Worth,Woundedness and WhySaturday, Dec. 10th9am‐NOON in the Padua CenterNO REP CLASSCHRISTMAS BREAKSunday, Dec. 25thWednesday, Dec. 28thSunday, Jan. 1stWednesday, Jan. 4thLAY FORMATIONCOURSE #3 — THE CREEDSaturday, Jan. 14th8:30am‐1pmin the Padua CenterPARENT ENRICHMENT #4The Key to Forming Your Childrenas Catholic Leaders of TomorrowFr. BelmonteWednesday, Jan. 18th7‐8:30pm in the Parish HallREP SESSION TIMESSunday Session One:Sunday 7:45-8:50 a.m.Convenient Mass: 9:00 a.m.Sunday Session Two:Sunday 9:00-10:10 a.m.Convenient Mass: 10:30 a.m.Sunday Session Three:Sunday 10:15-11:25 a.m.Convenient Mass: 9:00 a.m.Wednesday Session:4:30 p.m.-5:45 p.m.

Second Sunday of AdventDecember 4, 2011 — Page ElevenNicholas, An Advent SaintAdvent is the time when Christians prepare to greet Christ — who came as a babe in a manger, Who comes into ourlives each day, and Who will come again at the end of time. Advent is the time when people of faith are most at oddswith the culture. The Church calls people to focus on getting ready to receive Christ—preparing hearts and lives tomake room for Jesus, to live as he would have us live.How does Saint Nicholas fit into all of this?St. Nicholas is an Advent saint because his December 6th feast day always falls in earlyAdvent. However, Nicholas is a good Advent saint for more important reasons than thedate of his special day. St. Nicholas lived about 1,700 years ago and many stories andlegends have been passed down through the years. Nicholas was named the bishop ofMyra (which is in the country we call Turkey today). It was a poor and run-down diocese.When his wealthy parents died, he gave his wealth to the poor and devoted himself to theconversion of sinners. His many works of charity led to the tradition of giving presents onNicholas' feast day and at Christmas in his name. Nicholas died at Myra in 350. His popularity,already great, increased when his relics were brought to Bari, Italy, in 1087. Boththe Eastern and Western churches honor him. He is regarded as the specialpatron of children. Nicholas became so popular because he was a faithful followerof Jesus Christ. His life clearly reflected the way each one of us is called to showGod's love to others, especially those in need. Saint Nicholas helps us rememberChristmas is a feast of love, hope, kindness and generosity. In some parts of theworld, gifts and treats are given on this day.This Advent, Be Like Saint Nicholas...To be like Saint Nicholas, try to find some ways you can secretly be kind tomembers of your family and friends during Advent.Catholic Charities ClosesFoster Care ProgramIt is with deepest sadness that I informyou of the closing of our foster care programat Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Joliet.We have provided loving and exceptionalservices to children and their foster familiesfor over 50 years and our staff have clearlydemonstrated their commitment to the wellbeingof children and sacredness of family.Our foster families and the children entrusted in their care will betransitioning to other social service agencies in the area. Please keepthem and all of our staff in your prayers.Our Maternity Services Program will continue to meet the needsof women facing unplanned pregnancies. This program providescounseling and support services including help with basic needs,housing, and medical care. You can learn more about this program onour website at www.catholiccharitiesjoliet.orgThank you for your support and prayers during these challengingtimes.Sincerely,Glenn Van CuraExecutive DirectorVolunteerOpportunitiesat Catholic Charities’Donation Centerin LockportCatholic Charities is seekingvolunteers to help at the“The Giving Tree” donationcenter at 3016 S. State St.,Lockport.Volunteers will assist withsorting, organizing anddistributing a variety of items.Volunteers must be availableto help on weekdays and be atleast 18 years-old.Please contact MarianneHolzhauer at 815-774-4663ext. 3105 for information.(If you are in need of services,please contact DaybreakCenter for referral at 815-774-4663.) For more informationabout the programs andservices provided by CatholicCharities, please visitcatholiccharitiesjoliet.org.

St. Anthony’s ChurchSt. 7659 Anthony West Catholic Sauk Street Church7659Frankfort,West SaukIL 60423TrailFrankfort, IL 60423Parishioner Authorization FormEffective date of authorization: ____________________________Type of Authorization:Last NameAddress New Authorization Change donation amount Change donation date Change Banking information Change Credit Card information Discontinue Electronic DonationFirst NameCity State ZipHome Phone:Email:Account InformationPlease choose either Banking information or Credit Card information. Provide information for one account only.Banking Information for Checking Account or Savings Account DebitsPlease debit my contribution from my (check one): Checking Account (attach a voided check) Savings Account (attach a savings deposit slip)Routing Number: _______________________________Valid Routing # must start with 0, 1, 2, or 3Account Number: _______________________________ Monthly on the 1 st Monthly on the 15 thDate of first contribution _____/_____/_____Amount Per Contribution $________________Credit Card Type Mastercard Visa Discover American ExpressCredit Card InformationCredit Card #:_______________________________Credit Card Exp. Date:________________________Date of first contribution _____/_____/_____Amount Per Contribution $__________________AGREEMENTI authorize St. Anthony’s and The Cunneen Company to process debit entries to my account. I understand that thisauthority will remain in effect until I provide reasonable notification to terminate the authorization.Authorized Signature:_______________________________________________________________ Date:________________Reminder:For Checking Account Debit: Please attach your voided checkFor Savings Account Debit: Please attach deposit slipSt. Anthony Catholic Church

"But according to His promisewe await new heavensand a new earth in whichrighteousness dwells."— 2 Peter 3:13St. Anthony ChurchLITURGICALMINISTRYScheduleDecember July 9/ 10/December July 10 11Celebrant(subject to change)5:00 p.m.Reconciliation 4-4:50pm7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m.Rec-Fr. Miro/Fr. Godwin Fr. Greg Skowron Fr. Miro Stepien Fr. Godwin Fr. Miro StepienMass-Fr. Miro StepienLectorsW. M. Guzy KiehlC. D. Bodnar PatrickL. M. Sues CoghlanG. StepenskiJ. N. Stanker Brozovic L. MichudaJ. M. Amendola AugustB. C. Boucek MastD. B. Boucek PatrickEOML. Parchem PammerL. Pammer ParchemS. A. Matthews ThomasC. S. Jarvie MurnighanR. M. Govert JarvieS. R. Jarvie GovertM. T. Lagger JarvieA. P. Lagger BergeronT. Lagger GuzyP. A. Lagger BergeronR. S. Matthews BodnarB. L. Hornik MurphyV. J. Moyle DoubrawaJ. Moyle Grady IIIL. V. Hornik DoubrawaD. Kocsis ScanlanJ. GorczowskiStepenskiW. J. Sues GorczowskiK. M. McMahon JohnsonJ. R. Grady Zych IIIR. W. Zych GorczowskiM. J. Gorczowski CoghlanL. D. Grybas HolmesP. L. Glancy RickerD. P. GreenawaltScanlanT. J. Hickey DonovanA. L. PierzchalskiWatorL. PierzchalskiGrybasJ. T. McCarthy DonovanL. R. Johnson CorriganT. CarlsonL. M. Holmes RafaczD. P. Ricker HolmesN. S. Graham ObergK. N. Kiley ObergM. T. Carlson CanoyS. B. Shereck MurphyS. M. Graham RaceT. K. Wysocki McMahonK. J. Buck PoraR. K. Helwig PoraM. C. Boukal RaceT. R. McHugh PoraM. K. Pora CrowleyMC M. C. Matheu Reda R. A. Townsend Karl A. C. McCully Karl M. C.J. Amendola AugustAltarServersM. C. Matheu JohnsonK. N. Thomas MatheuJ. M. Reda DoyleL. G. Vilutis VavrikM. J. Attar McGuireC. L. Vilutis TownsendA. R. Mueller VanderpoolD. R. Townsend VanderpoolA. C. Townsend BernalN. J. Geibal CreekmoreR. M. Mueller AmendolaM. R. August AmendolaMusic Praise Cantor Choir No Cantor Music Cantor Traditional Cantor Choir No Cantor Music6:30 p.m.Fr. Greg Skowron

Welcome to St. Anthony Catholic Church7661 West Sauk Trail • Frankfort, IL • 60423 • www.stanthonyfrankfort.comDaily Mass: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. (Morning Prayer: 7:45 a.m.)Saturday Mass: 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12 NoonSUNDAY EVENING MASS WILL CONTINUE TO BE CELEBRATED AT 6:30PMMission StatementWe, the members of St. Anthony Catholic Church, gather together to worship and celebrate the sacraments, especiallythe Eucharist, as we strive to live the Gospel in our daily lives. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we are called to invite,inform, inspire and ignite the community in our faith journey by fostering stewardship through sharing of our gifts oftime, talent and treasure. We are further called to share our faith through active evangelization and charitable outreach.Parish Office Contact Information (815-469-3750)Religious Education (Grades 1-8) Contact Information• Rev. Greg Skowron, Pastor, x 115Office 815-469-6072 Fax 815-806-9421frgreg@stanthonyfrankfort.comREP@stanthonyfrankfort.com(for emergency 815-791-6073)• Kathleen Littleton, Director, x 143• Rev. Miroslaw Stepien, Parochial Vicarkathleen@stanthonyfrankfort.com• Deacon Joe Johnson, Pastoral Associate, x 111• Sophie Follenweider, Director, x 144(cell) 815-922-9796, joe@stanthonyfrankfort.comsophie@stanthonyfrankfort.com• Deacon Dan Danahey, Business-Facilities Manager, x 116• Maureen Hughes, Secretary, x 142• Deacon Don Berkey, don@stanthonyfrankfort.commaureen@stanthonyfrankfort.com• Deacon Richard Rosko, rich@stanthonyfrankfort.com• Lisa Huguelet, Secretary, x 146• Deacon Bill Bouceklisahuguelet@stanthonyfrankfort.com• Deacon Don Higgins, deacondonhiggins@gmail.com• Patricia Moody, Secretary, x 146• Paula Bucciferro, Accountant, x 126patricia@stanthonyfrankfort.compaula@stanthonyfrankfort.com• Jeanne Gayton, Parish-Pastor’s Administrative Assistant., x 110 Preschool Contact Information (815-469-5417)jeanne@stanthonyfrankfort.com• Karen Kiley, Principal, x 148• Beverly Regalado, Secretary, x 112karen@stanthonyfrankfort.combregalado@stanthonyfrankfort.com• Lindsay Fitzgibbon, Principal’s Asst., x 147• Lynette Rea, Music Ministry Director, x 122lindsay@stanthonyfrankfort.comlynette@stanthonyfrankfort.comAdult Faith Formation Contact Information (815-469-6198) • St. Vincent DePaul Society Contact Information• Deacon Tony Schlott, Director, x 149815-469-3750, x114tony@stanthonyfrankfort.comMost Reverend R. Daniel ConlonBishop, Diocese of JolietRev. Vytas Memenas, Pastor EmeritusPARISH OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY, 8:30 A.M.—4:30 P.M.RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY, 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.PRESCHOOL OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY-THURSDAY: 9:00 A.M. - 12 NOON • CLOSED FRIDAYHighlights... at St. Anthony ChurchGifts are due back —NEXT WEEKEND!St. Anthony2 ChristmasGiving TreeMany thanks if you took agift tag to brighten someone'sChristmas this year. Pleaseremember gifts are due back,wrapped, by Dec. 11th...7Holy Day ofObligationThe ImmaculateConception of theBlessed Virgin MaryVigil Mass on Wednesday,Dec. 7th at 7pm andregular Feast Day Masseson Thursday, Dec. 8that 8am and 7pm.• more inside this issue...Mother's Half-Day RetreatSaturday, Dec. 10th...10Women's Worth,Woundednessand WhySophie Follenweider and CarlaDobrovits will share their ownlife experiences and how Godhas drawn them nearer to Himduring good and bad times...