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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