Second Sunday of Advent - St. Edna Catholic Church

Saint Edna
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Second
Sunday of Advent
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STEDNA.ORG
(see page 3)
December 9, 2012
Sunday Mass Schedule
Saturday evening 5:00 pm (anticipated)
Sunday 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 am and 5:30 pm
Weekday Masses
Monday-Saturday at 9:00 am
Communion Service
Monday-Friday at 6:45am
Eucharistic Adoration
Fridays, 9:30-10:30am
Office Hours
Monday-Thursday, 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Friday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm (Closed 12–1pm weekdays)
Saturday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Sunday, 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Baptisms
Celebrated the 1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday of the month
at 1:00 pm. Parent preparation class: 2nd Thursday
of each month, 7:30 pm. Please call to register.
Marriages
Arrangements for celebration of marriage should
be made at the Parish Office at least six months in
advance. It is advisable to contact our office to
check the availability of a date before making any
arrangements for a reception hall.
Reconciliation/Confession
Available each Saturday 11:00 - 12:00,
or by appointment.
Anointing of the Sick
Please call the Parish Office to have a family
member who is seriously ill or elderly receive the
Sacrament of Anointing.
Communion for Homebound
Ministers of Care are available to bring
Communion to the homebound. Please call the
Ministry of Care at 847-398-3362 x 318.
St. Edna Outreach
Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am-1:00 pm
847-398-3362 x 323

Dear Parishioners,
On this Sunday we hear the call of John the Baptist to prepare
the Way of the Lord. The words of John the Baptist
seem very simple and clear: we are to straighten out our
lives. We use the word “straighten” in many ways. Setting
the record straight is about mutual communication and honesty.
When someone looks you straight in the eye, it is all
about being direct, truthful or correct. To straighten up our
home requires us to put things away or to clean up things
that have become messy. In all these ways and many more,
the act of straightening something up is about putting
things in the proper order. At stake is right relationships
with God and with one another.
Reflection Questions:
Are there areas of your life that need to be straightened
with God and with those God has placed your life? What
will that require of you?
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It was great to see our new web-site go live last weekend. I
remain grateful to Fr. Benedykt who, along with Dave
Cleary and Bob Falk, made this their project for the past
year. This new site offers us additional flexibility, ease of
navigation, and the ability to expand ownership of the content.
It will take a few months for us to fully use the features
available to us. Thanks to all who have been part of
the web-site team. I encourage you to visit our web-site
often.
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I would like to acknowledge with great gratitude the executive
committee of the Bringing our Vision to Life Campaign.
Without the hard work of Jim Perkins, Tim Perek,
Frank and Jackie Lapetino, Don Luken, Steve and Cathy
Manst, Joe Corbett, Chris Guth, and Lynn Maloney we
would not be able to celebrate the success of $3.5 million
in pledges. We are so close to our goal for the building of
the new parish center, but in order to break ground on our
new parish center/multitorium, we need to raise an additional
$500,000 in five-year pledges. I ask for your prayers
and support as we strive to be able to break ground in the
coming year. Our campaign is not over. The Master Plan is
solid, and identifies needs to be addressed for our future
growth. I am confident with a little more effort, we can
bring to completion the task that is before us.
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Congratulations to Evelyn Getty who was recently awarded
the Christifideles Award. Evelyn is a dedicated and faithfilled
woman who consistently puts her faith into action.
She serves in numerous capacities here including the
Human Concerns Commission, Respect Life, Women of
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Saint Edna, Gardening for God, Lector, and
was active in the Master Planning process.
Evelyn is passionate and committed to promoting
a “Culture of Life from Conception to Natural
Death” through her participation in the political process,
promoting awareness and providing educational opportunities.
For the past eight years, Evelyn has served as the parish
Respect Life liaison while coordinating an active parish-based
ministry, including the annual Baby Bottle Campaign
(which has raised over $50,000 for the Women’s
Center). She has organized parish Respect Life Masses,
candle-light vigils, and submits informative bulletin articles.
Evelyn has a great gift of hospitality that is welcoming
and engaging. Congratulations Evelyn!
Let us pray for one another,
Fr. Jerry frjerryjacob@stedna.org

THIS WEEK AT SAINT EDNA December 9—16, 2012
Sunday Pancake Breakfast - Doherty Center
December 9 Coat Drive—containers in the narthex
8:00am RCIA - Community Room
9:30am Liturgy of the Word for Children - Church, Hurley Center
1:00pm Snack Theatre Auditions - Hurley Center Lower Level
4:00pm SNL Choir Rehearsal - Church
Monday 9:30am Prayer Shawl Ministry - Hurley Center
December 10 9:30am Moms Plus - Hurley Center
4:30pm Options Ministry Team - Teen Center
6:30pm Christ Renews His Parish, Team 8 - Hurley Center
7:30pm St. Edna Outreach - Community Room
Tuesday 8:30am Grandparents Prayer Time - Hurley Center
December 11 9:45am Transformations - Hurley Center
10:00am Making Music Praying Twice - Hurley Center
7:00pm Building Committee - Doherty Center
7:30pm Parish Rosary - Church
Wednesday 2:00pm Mourning Light - Hurley Center
December 12 4:30pm Children’s Choir - Community Room
5:30pm Youth Choir - Community Room
7:00pm SHARE Job Networking Ministry - Hurley Center
7:15pm SNL Rehearsal - Community Room
7:30pm Choir Rehearsal - Church
Thursday 9:30am Christmas Concert with Futabakai Children’s Choir - Doherty Center
December 13 9:45am Ladies Book Discussion - Hurley Center
12:00pm Women’s Support Group - Doherty Center
7:00pm Leadership Councils - Hurley Center
7:00pm Peer Ministry Team - Teen Center
7:30pm Pre-Baptism Class - Community Room
Friday 9:30am Adoration - Church
December 14 10:30am Benediction - Church
7:30pm CFM - Hurley Center
Saturday 9:30am Men’s Spirituality - Hurley Center
December 15 10:00am Ensemble - Church
12:00pm Altar Servers Meeting - Church
1:00pm Altar Servers Meeting - Hurley Center
Sunday 9:30am Liturgy of the Word for Children - Church & Hurley Center
December 16 9:30am Heavenly Hands Puppet Ministry - Hurley Center Lower Level
10:30am Gingerbread House Event - Doherty Center
1:00pm Baptisms - Church
4:00pm SNL Choir Rehearsal - Church
6:45pm KAIROS Meeting - Teen Center
6:45pm Lector Training - Church
BULLETIN DEADLINE—Articles for the December 23, 2012 bulletin may be dropped off in the Parish Office or e-mailed to
bulletin@stedna.org no later than Tuesday, December 11, 2012. Please indicate topic in subject line.
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WORSHIP COMMISSION cultivates the liturgical life of the parish by fostering full, active and conscious
participation of the community.
Mass Intentions for the week of December 9, 2012
WEEKEND OF December 8-9
5:00pm— Wayne Knotowski, Michael Britton (A), Charlotte Rabinet (A)
7:30am— Bill Krewer, Mary Laporta, Jose Mercado
9:30am— Mary Jennings, Sam Caldarazzo, Patrick O’Toole, Mary Lydon,
Alice Ross, Dan Potter, John Ridge, John Balcom,
Joseph Leoni, Sr., Jake Szymanski, Mary Jane Clark,
William & Jean Krewer, Connie Sizer (A),
Bernice Wojnarowski (A)
11:30am— Helen Peszko
5:30pm— Lorraine Jedrzejczyk
Monday, December 10
6:45am—Communion Service
9:00am—
Tuesday, December 11
6:45am—Communion Service
9:00am— Deceased members of the O’Neill Family
Wednesday, December 12
6:45am—Communion Service
9:00am— Frances Clark, Walter Reynolds, Daniel Joseph Usalis,
Nell Caroll, Shirley Shory, Peggy Donaghue,
Barbara & Harold Emory, John Coyne (A)
Thursday, December 13
6:45am—Communion Service
9:00am— Anna Maria Herman, James Yacullo
Friday, December 14
6:45am—Communion Service
9:00am— Patrick Reynolds, Victor DiCianni
Saturday, December 15
9:00am—
IN SYMPATHY
Virginia Raupp—Mother of Bev Najkus
Helen Honeman—Mother of Lee, Grandmother of Caitlin
Ray Pradzinski
Cris Karm—Wife of Guy
Mary Lachman—Mother of Nancy Hubrich
Jeanette Baran—Aunt of Julian Sowa
Mary Jane Clark—Mother of Tom Clark
JUST MARRIED
Sarah VanBuren & Brian Burke
WEDDING BANNS
Kendra Maher & Benjamin Baldwin III
ROSARY GROUPS
Meets—Monday-Saturday 8:10am in the church
and Tuesday at 7:30pm
All are invited to join us to pray
the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy and the Rosary.
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COMMUNAL SERVICE
OF RECONCILIATION
Once again, the priests of St. James, St. Edna and Our
Lady of the Wayside have joined together to offer communal
celebration of this sacrament on three consecutive
nights beginning at 7:30pm.
December 17—Our Lady of the Wayside
December 18—St. Edna
December 19—St. James
MASS CELEBRANTS December 15-16
5:00pm— Rev. Eduardo Martinez
7:30am— Rev. Jerry Jacob
9:30am— Rev. Eduardo Martinez &
Deacon Jim Gaughan
11:30am— Rev. Jerry Jacob &
Deacon Jim Pauwels
5:30pm— Rev. Eduardo Martinez
THE CHRISTMAS WAFER (Oplatki)
There are many beautiful traditions that surround the
Christmas season. One of those traditions, which comes to
us from Eastern Europe is the sharing of the Oplatki—the
Christmas Wafer. At the main family meal on Christmas
Eve or Christmas Day, the head of the family shares the
wafer with each member, wishing them a blessing and
joyful feast. The other family members then greet each
other in a similar manner. Family unity through Christ is
brought to life through the Oplatki.
We have the wafers available at the Parish Office for a
donation of $1 per envelope. There is one wafer per envelope.
You can pick them up during regular office hours.
Altar bread and wine will be offered
in memory of
All Souls in Purgatory
donated by Theresa & Angelina Belmonte
during the week of December 9, 2012
MEMORIAL OPPORTUNITY
If you would like to remember a deceased relative or
friend in a special way, here is your opportunity. We
are accepting donations for the altar
breads and wine that are used at
Mass for that week. Every week in
the bulletin we will post who the
bread and wine was donated in memory of. Suggested
donation is $25. You can drop off or mail your donation
to the Parish Office, marked “Altar Bread Memorial.”
Make sure to include your name and the name/s
of whom you would like to be remembered. Requests
are published in the bulletin in the order that they are
received.

FAITH FORMATION COMMISSION fosters the life-long growth, of all, in the Catholic Faith.
Invest just five minutes a day,
and your faith will deepen and
grow—a day at a time.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2012—SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Keep your focus
Remember a time in your life when you were homesick or waiting for a
loved one to come home from the hospital, from military service, from a
first real date? Nothing else matters but that one thing—that homecoming.
At the Cancer Survivor’s Garden in Chicago, a plaque bears the
words of Richard Bloch: “The biggest and the hardest single thing that
you will be required to do in the entire battle is to make up your mind to
really fight it. You must, on your own, make the commitment that you
will do everything in your power to fight your disease. No exceptions.
Nothing halfway. . . . When you have done this, you have accomplished
the most difficult thing.” Such passion for God and the fullness of the
kingdom is the heart of Advent.
TODAY’S READINGS: Baruch 5:1-9; Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11;
Luke 3:1-6 (6)
“This is my prayer: that your love may increase ever more and
more in knowledge . . . to discern what is of value.”
MONDAY, DECEMBER 10 ADVENT WEEKDAY
Stop and see the flowers
In her memoir Break of Day, the French author Colette recalled a letter
her mother wrote to Colette’s husband declining his invitation to visit.
“The reason,” she said, “is that my pink cactus is probably going to
flower. It’s a very rare plant I’ve been given, and . . . in our climate it
flowers only once every four years.” The willingness to place anything
on hold is rare these days, especially for the sake of a houseplant. Still,
there is much to be said for taking a breath and appreciating the quiet
beauty of the present moment and all that is about to “flower.” It is only
by paying attention that you will be able to say, as Jesus’ followers did,
“We have seen incredible things today.”
TODAY’S READINGS: Isaiah 35:1-10; Luke 5:17-26 (181)
“The desert and the parched land will exult; the steppe will
rejoice and bloom.”
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11 ADVENT WEEKDAY
Read between the lines
The main document of the Second Vatican Council on scripture was
called the Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation. Notice that the
title of this work didn’t include “the Bible” but “divine revelation”—to
point out that scripture is a part of revelation, not all of it. Nonetheless,
this document strongly recommended the study of scripture. “Since God
speaks in Sacred Scripture . . . in human fashion, the interpreter of Sacred
Scripture, in order to see clearly what God wanted to communicate
to us, should carefully investigate what meaning the sacred writers really
intended . . . ” (no. 12). God inspired scripture but humans wrote it
down, and so understanding the Bible as a product of human work doesn’t
take you away from what God is saying—as some today think—but
actually deepens your understanding of God’s word.
TODAY’S READINGS: Isaiah 40:1-11; Matthew 18:12-14 (182)
“The word of our God stands forever.”
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12
FEAST OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
Guadalupe appears to have universal appeal
The Virgin of Guadalupe has to be one of the most oft-honored of all
who are commemorated in the church’s liturgical calendar. In 1754 Pope
Benedict XIV declared Guadalupe patron of New Spain, the name for
Spain’s colonies in North America. In 1895 Pope Leo XIII authorized
coronation of the image of Guadalupe in Mexico. Pope Pius X proclaimed
her patron of Latin America in 1910, while Pope Pius XII declared
the Virgin Queen of Mexico and Empress of the Americas in
1945 and Patroness of the Americas in 1946, and the list goes on from
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there. Guadalupe clearly touches hearts and minds throughout the world,
not only in Mexico. To find out why, read an English translation of the
Nican Mohopua, an early version of the story of her apparitions.
TODAY’S READINGS: Zechariah 2:14-17 or Revelation 11:19a;
12:1-6a, 10ab; Luke 1:26-38 or Luke 1:39-47 (690A)
“Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you.”
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13 FEAST OF LUCY, VIRGIN, MARTYR
See the light
The name Lucy literally means “light,” and Saint Lucy is fittingly the
patron saint of sight, blindness, or trouble with the eyes. Jesus is the light
of the world that was first seen by the three wise men who traveled so far
to greet the King in a humble manger. During this season of Advent,
remember that Christ’s light is your everlasting guide. As you light your
Advent candles, look for Christ’s light for understanding and grace in all
you see and do, as Saint Lucy saw Christ in the poor and vulnerable.
TODAY’S READINGS: Isaiah 41:13-20; Matthew 11:11-15
(184)
“That all may see and know, observe and understand, that the
hand of the Lord has done this, the Holy One of Israel has
created it.”
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14
FEAST OF JOHN OF THE CROSS, PRIEST, DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH
Never is heard a discouraging word?
What is the power of words? In our modern world so many words vie for
our attention that we can’t take them all in. Nor would we want to.
What’s needed is a discerning ear such that we can hear words with the
power to transform our lives and our world. Contemplation and prayer
enabled Saint John of the Cross, the great 16th-century Christian mystic,
to listen deeply to God’s word in his life. John lived at a very different
time in history—without the internet or radios or television. Yet each
age places its own demands on human attention. Can we today, like John
of the Cross centuries ago, develop a discerning ear, attuned to God’s
word in our lives?
TODAY’S READINGS: Isaiah 48:17-19; Matthew 11:16-19
(185)
“If you would hearken to my commandments, your prosperity
would be like a river.”
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15 ADVENT WEEKDAY
Stop and look around
Advent invites you to see ordinary life with special eyes, not only what
you expect but deeply enough that ordinary people and experiences of
life are holy, the stuff of salvation. Advent is a time—stop there! A time.
Snag it! Hold it! Use it! Discover that your daily life and the people in it
are all messengers of God so that one day you will not have to say, “If
only I had seen. If only I had slowed down. If only I hadn’t hustled past
Jesus as I rushed through my day—and my life.”
TODAY’S READINGS: Sirach 48:1-4, 9-11; Matthew 17:9a, 10-
13 (186)
“Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him but
did to him whatever they pleased.”
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2012THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
TODAY’S READINGS: Zephaniah 3:14-18a; Philippians 4:4-7;
Luke 3:10-18 (9)
“The Lord, your God, is in your midst.”
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WORSHIP COMMISSION cultivates the liturgical life of the parish by fostering full, active and conscious
participation of the community.
December 9
Parish Pancake Breakfast with Santa
December 9
Coat Drive
December 13
Concert by Futabukai Children
St. Edna
Christmas Mass Times
December 24 December 25
2:00 pm 8:00 am
4:00 pm 10:00 am
6:00 pm 12:00 pm
Midnight
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December 16
Gingerbread House Event
December 17-18-19
Tri-Parish Reconciliation Service
17th– Our Lady of Wayside
18th-St. Edna
19th-St. James

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BAPTIZED UNTO THE LORD...
Preston Blake
son of Lano Jo (Maltese) &
Brent Barringer
Hunter Mark Alexander
son of Katie Balek & John Maezes
Jessa Lynn
daughter of Jeryl (Grecian) &
Brandon Berger,
sister of Ashleigh & Kayla
Robertino Harrington
son of Christina (Servi) &
Robert Naccarato
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William Raymond
son of Antonina (Catalsio) &
Rocco Losch,
brother of Thomas
Meghan Patricia
daughter of Juliette (Clark) &
Andrew Zaehler

FAITH FORMATION COMMISSION fosters the life-long growth, of all, in the Catholic Faith.
WORSHIP COMMISSION cultivates the liturgical life of the parish by fostering full, active and conscious
participation of the community.
IN REMEMBRANCE. . .
It would be hard to imagine a celebration about which more words have been spoken, poems
written, and stories told than Christmas. We share many traditions and know many of the legends
surrounding this Feast. There are legends that speak of cattle in stables falling to their knees at
midnight, birds singing all night long, and trees and plants, especially along the Jordan River, that
bow in reverence toward Bethlehem.
In these merry and holy days, we welcome our Lord and Savior, who comes to us in gentleness
and love. We announce God’s epiphany with giving gifts and greetings, with lights, decorations
and flowers.
This Christmas, parishioners are invited to assist in creating a small yet tangible remembrance
of their family members and/or friends while helping to fund the Christmas flowers and enhance
the parish liturgies.
To participate, please fill our the form below and return it with your donation per memorial. We
suggest a donation of $15 but will honor your remembrance at whatever amount you are comfortable
with. Please make checks payable to St. Edna Church. Donations may be deposited in the Sunday collection basket
(please place in a separate envelope) or dropped off at the Parish Office during business hours.
The names of those you wish to be remembered will be published in the December 23rd bulletin. In order to meet this
publication date, your remembrance must be received by December 10th.
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CHRISTMAS FLOWERS
Please PRINT—first and last name only
“In Memory Of”__________________________________________________________________________________
Donor’s Name____________________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number____________________________________________________________________________________
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FAITH FORMATION COMMISSION fosters the life-long growth, of all, in the Catholic Faith.
Christmas Music Day is a fun, low pressure, hands-on
parent/child Christmas music class for our youngest
parishioners (0-5 years of age). Come with even the
littlest babies to explore the birth of Jesus with story,
song, dancing, instruments, and more! Stay for refreshments
and take home a special gift. What a great way
to teach our children from a young age the “reason for
the season!”
This special celebration is modeled after our Making
Music Praying Twice music classes. Attending this event
is a great way to experience the program before our
winter classes begin!
TRANSFORMATIONS
Join the open discussion every Tuesday
morning at 9:45am in the Hurley Center,
Room D, to discuss the readings
for the following weekend.
It brings us together in
prayer and friendship to renew
us spiritually and bring the
Word of God into our everyday
lives.
Bible Study: 1 & 2 Samuel
Mondays: January 7, 14, 21, 28, and February 4 7:00-8:30pm
Wednesdays: January 9, 16, 23, 30, and February 6 7:00-8:30pm
Fridays: January 11, 18, 25, and February 1, 8 10:00-11:30am
Instructor: Lorie Crepeau
Christmas Music Day!
Cost: $10.00 (Books available at Parish Office)
Are you being called to help God’s people
to prepare “for the coming of the Son
of Man” as a priest, religious, or deacon?
For information about the diocesan
priesthood in the Archdiocese of Chicago,
contact Fr. Brian Welter at 312-534-8298 or bwelter@archchicago.org
or go to www.ChicagoPriest.com. For
information about religious life contact Sr. Elyse Ramirez, OP at
eramirez@archchicago.org,or 312-534-5240 and for the Permanent
Diaconate program contact Deacon Bob Puhala at bpuhala@usml.edu
or 847-837-4562.
Registration Deadline: December 28, 2012
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Registration Form: Return to Parish Office Bible Study: 1 & 2 Samuel
Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________
E-Mail: ___________________________________________ Phone: ___________________________
_____ Monday _____ Wednesday _____ Friday
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December 17 th
Choose 10:00am OR 6:30pm
Cost $8.00 per family
Register 3 ways:
Fill out a registration form
(located by the bulle-
tins in the Narthex or
in the parish office)
Email lcrepeau@stedna.org
Call the parish office at
(847) 398-3362.

FAITH FORMATION COMMISSION fosters the life-long growth, of all, in the Catholic Faith.
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LK 3:1-6
How is Eucharist my bread for the
journey, nourishment for the
“desert” times of my life?
SPRED
From a catechist’s perspective—by Cynthia Jochum
You’ve got a friend…
When adult catechists say “YES” to a commitment of faith sharing within the SPRED community,
they are saying “YES” to being a friend to another person within the larger faith community who happens
to have developmental disabilities. That same, “YES” commitment becomes an extension of friendship to
all the adult catechists of SPRED as well.
It is within the context of friendship that the person with developmental disabilities comes to know Jesus.
We, the community of St. Edna, have a responsibility to each other to be that sign of Christ to our friends. When we
gather, when we are happy, when we receive the sacraments, when we share food, when we hear God’s word, when we
celebrate creation, and when we care for one another, we meet Jesus.
Within the SPRED community of friends and catechists, just being present is the grace filled path that leads the developmentally
challenged and the adults to a deeper experience of God. Together we put aside the outside and enter the
center. Recently, I found it necessary to make a job change. While it was a difficult and life altering transition, the
change afforded me an opportunity to return to SPRED. It is there in the midst of the disabled of our community that I
continually seek and find the connection between what I do in the mundane everyday events of life and our Lord. As a
new parishioner, the ministry gifted me with a sense of belonging to the larger community of St Edna.
The SPRED community shows me again and again, that when we gather, when we are happy, when we receive the
sacraments, when we share food, when we hear God’s word, when we celebrate creation, and when we care for one another,
we meet Jesus. That is the simple message of a Christian life. That is the simple message of SPRED.
We have children waiting to join our group, but cannot without an adult catechist. Please consider saying “YES” to
SPRED.
A friend is waiting!
Please call St. Edna's Office @ 847-398-3362 for further information.
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PARISH LIFE COMMISSION fosters a sense of parish unity by organizing and welcoming all to communitybuilding
events.
The True Meaning of Christmas - Parenthood
Grandparents!
All Grandparents are welcome to gather
for prayerful support for your families:
GRANDPARENTS’ PRAYER TIME
Tuesday Mornings 8:30-9:00 in the Hurley Center
YOUNG-AT-HEART
FOR SENIORS
January 10, 2013 General Meeting, Noon—Hurley Center
January 24 Pot-Luck luncheon
Everyone is invited to join us for our trip to the Marriott Lincolnshire
to see “Now and Forever” the music of Andrew
Lloyd Weber, on February 27, 2013. Please fill out the form
below and return it with your payment of $30 per person to
the Parish Office by January 20, 2013. Tickets are on a firstcome,
first-served basis so place your order today!
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Young-at-Heart—Now and Forever
Name________________________________________
_____________________________________________
Address______________________________________
_____________________________________________
Phone _______________________________________
Number of tickets___________________
Total______________________________
Return to Parish Office by January 20, 2013
Christian Family Movement meets to reflect on bible readings and
discuss their application in our daily family lives.
For our December meeting, our large group (couples only) will meet at St. Edna.
This is a wonderful opportunity to pause and reflect on Christmas with others.
We invite all young families, empty nesters, single parents, newly marrieds and interfaith families to join CFM.
Please join us. For further information, call Jim or Rosemarie Fagan at 847-540-8757
Friday, December 14 at 7:30 pm - St. Edna Church
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Dec 3, 2012
Dec 10, 2012
Dec 17, 2012
Dec 24, 2012
Dec 31, 2012
St. Edna Moms Plus
welcomes you!
We meet on Monday
from 9:30 – 11:00 am
in the Hurley Center at
St. Edna (and other
locations). We hope
you’ll join us.
December 2012 Schedule
St. Edna (babysitting available)
– Advent reflection.
St. Edna (babysitting available)
– Christmas cookie exchange.
Meet off-site at the Swanson
Residence – Bring your own
snack or something to share.
Christmas Eve – no meeting.
New Year’s Eve – no meeting.
Please visit our website:
www.momsplus.org
for an up-to-date schedule, great recipes,
parenting tips and prayerful inspiration!
We’re here when you need us!
Questions? Please call:
Nina Kindelin 630-291-6987
Carrie Petrelis 847-556-2542
***Note about our babysitting: Babies are always
welcome to stay with their moms or moms can take
advantage of our wonderful sitters who watch our
children in the St. Edna Nursery!

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events.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
In a repeat performance, the Futabakai Children’s Chorus will again entertain us with songs of the season in
Japanese and in English. EVERYONE is cordially invited to attend the festive presentation on
Thursday—December 13
9:45 – 11:00 am (after the 9:00 am Mass)
Doherty Center
Enliven your holiday spirit! Join us. Bring a friend, old or
young. Moms bring your pre-school and kindergarten youngsters
to enjoy the program. Grandchildren are welcome. The
party won’t be the same without you. Your presence will be a
part of a warm St. Edna welcome to our neighbors and a “big”
thank you to the children for their effort. Refreshments will be
served.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED— Can you bake some treats? Or perhaps you can assist us with setting up
or cleaning up after? If you can help us, please call the parish office at 847-398-3362 to volunteer your
time. Thank you!
SAVE THE DATE!!!
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AUDITIONS
2013 Snack Theatre Production
December 9, 2013 - 1:00pm
Hurley Center Lower Level
Auditions will consist of a brief song and dance taught
that afternoon. Cast members will be placed in 5 full
cast numbers and then additional small/med group
numbers depending on their commitment of choice.
Rehearsals are Sunday afternoons and Tuesday
and Thursday nights, however, cast members
are not asked to be at every rehearsal.
Please bring a list of any conflicts for Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Sundays thru April to auditions.
Performances are: April 26 th 27 th and 28 th
May 3 rd and 4 th
You must be available for all performances.
Questions? Email Jenni at: SnackTheatre@gmail.com
Sorry - You must be over 18 and out of high school to participate.

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events.
MATS FOR THE HOMELESS
On November 10th, over 20 people attended a training session to learn how to make
the mats for the homeless. They were eager and enthusiastic. Thanks to all who came
and to those who were there to help teach them.
We have now completed 126 mats which have been delivered to Cornerstone Ministry
in Uptown. Congratulations to Arlene Gagliano and Helen Snider who have made
32 and 28 mats respectively. Great job, ladies!
Those who do the crocheting have asked that you cut the strips 2” wide for the light
weight bags and 1 1/2” for the heavier bags. Make sure the knots are pulled tight,
this makes it easier when crocheting. Thanks to all who have helped with this program, whether bringing bags, making
the plastic yarn or crocheting. We could not have done it without you!
At this time we have no more room to store the plastic bags, please hold on to your donations of plastic bags until
after the 1st of the year! Thank you!
WELCOME TO ST. EDNA
If you are interested in becoming a member of St.
Edna Parish, please join us in the Community Room
on:
January 13, 2013 at 10:30am
Registration will take place at this time.
We look forward to meeting you!
Recorder needed! The Stewardship Council is looking for someone
to take minutes during their monthly meetings on the second Thursday
of every month. If interested, please contact the Parish Office at 847-
398-3362.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Dec. 13 Christmas Concert
Feb. 2-3 Women of St. Edna Bake Sale
February 8 Bingo
STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL strives to inspire our community to express gratitude for God’s many gifts
through service to God and one another.
ARE YOU READY?
In Mark’s Gospel there are no descriptions of Jesus’ ancestry or his birth. Instead, Mark jumps right in: “The
beginning of the Gospel of Jesus Christ the Son of God” (Mark 1:1). Jesus is Hebrew for “the Lord saves” and Christ is
Greek for Messiah (“anointed one”). Anointing was a sacred act conferred on kings. So God is here to save the people
through this anointed one, the descendent of kings and a King himself. Jesus’ arrival is announced by John, the “voice . .
. crying out in the desert” (Mark 1:3). John knows that he is not the Messiah; his task is to announce him. John baptizes
with water, but the one who is to come will give his life for the forgiveness of sins and will baptize his followers with the
Holy Spirit. The question we must ask ourselves is, are we ready to receive this coming savior? To receive him means
being prepared to follow him and do his will.
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PARISH ADMINISTRATION
Week ending December 2, 2012 Fiscal Year-to-Date 7/1/12 - 12/2/12
Sunday Offering
Collections vs. Budget
Regular Collections $ 23,424 YTD Sunday Collections $ 584,018
GiveCentral $ 3,678 YTD Budget Sunday Collections $ 621,000
ParishPay Greater/(Less) than Budget $ (36,982)
Childrens envelopes $ 6 Christmas
Grand Total For Week $ 27,108 Budget
Amount Budgeted for Operating Expenses $ 27,000 Greater/(Less) than Budget $
-
Greater/(Less) than Budget $ 108 Holy Days $ 14,460
Budget $ 12,000
Greater/(Less) than Budget
Easter
$ 2,460
Extraordinary Collections
Budget
Sharing Parish, St. James
Alms: St. Edna Outreach
$ 248
$
-
(including Thanksgiving) $ 10,425
Extraordinary Collections
Capital Improvement Fund $ 6,866
Sharing Parish, St. James $ 27,326
Alms (Various Organizations) $ 45,574
Archdiocesan Required Collections $ 17,619
ALMS
December 9:
Our
AOC
alms
Fund
today
for
will
Religious
benefit the
Retirement
Archdiocese of Chicago Fund for Religious Retirement.
Alms on December 16 will benefit Westside Community Center.
HUMAN CONCERNS COMMISSION will witness efforts in the areas of care ministry and social outreach.
Christmas Card Project Thank-You
We are overwhelmed with the generosity
of the members of St. Edna
Church. Your contribution of Christmas
Cards, and help in signing them,
means that all 2450 inmates of Dixon
Correctional Facility will receive a
message that someone cares. With
these Christmas cards, we share our
faith and gratitude for the gift of Jesus
with the population at Dixon.
We greatly appreciate your support
and prayers for this project. May you
too experience the wonder and Joy of
the birth of Christ in your own Christmas
celebrations.
St. Edna Prison Ministry
SHARING OF TREASURE -- Fiscal Year 2013
Thank you for your Faithful Support!
“God’s love is infinite…
it is His love in action through us”
… Mother Teresa
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Santa
Sack program, and to another successful
year of Senior Sacks! Your
generosity for the hundreds of children
and seniors is heartwarming,
and because of your donations, this
Christmas will be more special for
those who are less fortunate. A special
thanks to the Women of St.
Edna who labeled the bags and the
many volunteers who helped with
the collection.
May you have a Blessed Christmas!
Julia Lipka
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A St. Edna’s Tradition:
A Hats, Gloves, and Socks Kind of Christmas
Christmas has many traditions associated with it. There are bright lights and ornaments
of every color, that perfect tree, stockings hung on the mantle, Christmas
cards and carols, holly and mistletoe, parties and special dinners, shopping and last
minute shopping, Rudolph, Frosty and, Santa Claus.
The origin of Santa began in the 4 th century with St. Nicholas,
Bishop of Myra, an area in present day Turkey. St. Nicholas was a generous
man, particularly devoted to children. He became the patron
saint of Russia, where he was known by his red cape and flowing
white beard. Throughout Europe, the Feast of St. Nicholas was celebrated
on December 6 with gifts and acts of charity. After the Reformation,
European followers of St. Nickolas dwindled, but his legend
was kept alive in Holland. Dutch colonists brought this tradition with
them to America in the 17 th century. In 1822 Clement Moore composed
the poem “A Visit From Saint Nicholas”, published as “The
Night Before Christmas”.
Although the Santa of today has been stripped of religious affiliation
and significance, his message of generosity and giving is as important as ever. It is
important for both children and adults, not only at this time of the year, but
throughout the year. There is no reprieve for the poor, the hungry, the homeless, and
the lonely. This time of the year is especially difficult for them. Instead of experiencing
the excitement and joy of the holidays, many know only isolation, loneliness and rejection.
It is one more time they are left out and forgotten.
The poor, the hungry, the homeless and the lonely have memories of better times when life
was not so hard and their struggles were not so difficult. We pray that the Christmas star will
shine upon their lives, and they will have some Heavenly Peace this Christmas.
You can help make this happen. St. Edna’s parishioners are invited to participate in “A
Hats, Gloves, and Socks Kind of Christmas”. As the Christ Child was
wrapped in swaddling clothes to keep Him warm, we would like to wrap the homeless in Hats,
Gloves, or Socks. To do this we need your help. In December, I am asking you to place a Hat,
Gloves, or Socks in the bag of food that you so generously give. If you would like to join the
volunteers at St. James on Christmas afternoon, you would be most welcome. Please call Ted
Kain at 312 842-1919 x 214 for more information.
The next food collection is the weekend of December 16, 2012. PLEASE BRING A BAG OF FOOD WITH YOU
WHEN YOU COME TO CHURCH. Also, please make a contribution to St James using the gold envelopes
each month.
Each month the people of St. Edna have responded generously to my request for help by bringing a bag of
food on the third Sunday of every month. Your response has been wonderful during 2012. Thank you so
very much! Please continue your generosity in 2013.
Have a Blessed Christmas!
Don Kellen
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PRAY FOR OUR SICK
As members of the parish faith community, it is our responsibility to remember both in concrete and spiritual ways those who cannot
celebrate with us each week because they are ill. Those who are sick in turn, remember all of us daily in their prayers and in their
sufferings. We experience many blessings because of their remembering us. And so, please remember in your prayers the people
listed below.
Anna Marie Abatte
Helen Abbink
Angie Alonge
Helen Anderson
Fred Ball
Robert Bassee
Pat Baumeister
Pat Bialczak
John Bickner
Susan Bleser
Geri Boness
Sean Brown
Tony Conway
Ken Cybul
Joyce Dawidczyk
Anna DeFrank
Grace Dorian
Pattie Dorner
Richard Drovatchek
Gilda Fabits
Jane Femal
Dick Freund
Evelyn Friese
William Fulstick
Frank Gallagher
Wendell Giles
Patricia Glass
Michael Gustafson
Father Phil Hensler
Loretta Herrmann
Walter Herrmann
Fr. Willard Jabusch
Jackie Kelly
Ruth Kilbourne
Ardith Kniskern
Peggy Kriss
Don Ledenbach
Maggie Lennon
Shirley Magnus
Jerry Mancuso
Jim McEnerney
Geraldine Mick
Asha Molve
Kathy Morrow
Joe Mulae
Brian Ostrowski
Margo Palella
Peter Phillips
Patricia Probst
Mureya Risty
Lorraine Seeberger
Marge Sells
Rita Sleeper
Madeline Stratmoen
Loretta Takata
Aileen Tansey
Harriet Tantillo
Raymond Tantillo
George Theile
Dan Tsutsumi
Doreen Von Bargen
Tom Weiler
Marlene Wielgos
Dorothy Yacullo
Lou Zygmunt
If your name or loved ones name needs to be reinstated on the list it is will be our privilege to do that. Call the office 847-398-3362 and leave your
loved ones name and your relationship to the person we are to pray for. Due to the privacy law we can only print names that have been given to us
from the immediate family member with the permission of the person requesting prayers. It is always our privilege to serve you in anyway we can.
Margaret E. Moser—Director of Human Concerns
The different form of intercessory prayer offered here at Saint Edna
Prayer Basket: The Prayer Basket is in front of the altar. Intentions are placed in the basket and they are strictly between the person
that places them in there and the Lord who receives them. Quite often the celebrant of the Mass will remember the prayers in the
Prayer Basket during the Prayer of the Faithful at Mass.
Announced Prayers at Mass: This is used when people are critically ill.
Sick list in Bulletin: This is used for the above and for elective surgery or people with chronic illness.
Saint Edna Angels: This is strictly through email to approximately 250 Saint Edna Angels. We use first and last name and brief
description of what the person is going through. It is used for people in trauma and who need prayer and need it immediately.
For all of the above, permission is needed from the family directly involved.
SAINT EDNA SUPPORT GROUPS
BUTTERFLIES This is a new support group that we are starting for parents who have lost a baby due to being born premature,
miscarriage or stillborn. The group will meet on the 4th Tuesday of every month. Our next meeting will be January 22, 2013 at
6:00pm in the Hurley Center. Mothers and or Fathers of these little ones are welcome to attend.
MOURNING CIRCLE this is an evening support group for those who have been widowed. This group will meet on the fourth
Thursday of every month. Due to the Christmas holiday we will meet one week earlier on December 20, 2012 at 7:30pm in the
Hurley Center. Feel free to bring a friend.
MOURNING LIGHT this is an afternoon support group for those who have been widowed. This group meets the second Wednesday
of every month. Our next meeting will be December 12, 2012 at 2:00pm in the Hurley Center.
PIETA is a support group for mothers who have lost a son or daughter. This group will meet the 3 rd Tuesday of every month. Our
next meeting will be Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at 2:00pm in the Hurley Center.
PHOENIX GROUP A support group for those struggling with divorce. Our next meeting is Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 7:30pm
in the Hurley Center.
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PASTORAL COUNCIL
As stewards of the St. Edna
Parish Vision, the Pastoral
Council acts in an advisory
capacity to our Pastor, assists
in prioritizing needs, and
provides leadership.
Fr. Eduardo Martinez
Br. Tom Minta
Camille Murray
Erin O’Leary
Katie Otto
Paula Pollman (Rec.)
Marie Schalke
Ann Marie Thomas
Daryn Waite
Tom Wuich
Kris Yambao
Deacon Joe Yannotta
FINANCE COUNCIL
The Finance Council
stewards the assets of the
parish and, as a
consultative body,
advises the Pastor
on appropriate allocation
of funds.
Vince Caffarello
David Diol
Pat Freeman
Wayne Fritz
Jean Justie
William Lyne
Mary O’Brien,
John Pelican
Theresa Stoklosa (Rec.)
Jim Williams
STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL
The mission of the
St. Edna Stewardship Council
is to inspire our community
to express gratitude
for God’s many gifts
through service to God
and one another.
Bob Amend
Deacon Greg Beeber
David Jackson
Sue Jackson (Rec.)
Brent Johnson
Nancy Holpuch
Carl Krzystofczyk
Moderator of Councils
Deacon Jim Gaughan
St. Edna Catholic Church
2525 N. Arlington Heights Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
The Staff of St. Edna
Pastor
Rev. Jerome J. Jacob Pastor—x311 frjerryjacob@stedna.org
Rev. Eduardo Martinez Associate Pastor—x316 emartinez@stedna.org
Pastor Emeritus
Rev. John Hurley
Permanent Deacon Couples
Greg Beeber & Debbie gbeeber@stedna.org
Jim Gaughan & Sharon For RCIA information jgaughan@stedna.org
Jim Pauwels & Therese For Baptismal Preparation Information jpauwels@stedna.org
Joe Yannotta & Diane jyannotta@stedna.org
Faith Formation
Lorie Crepeau Director of Faith Formation—x325 lcrepeau@stedna.org
Nancy Holpuch Youth Ministry—x341 nholpuch@stedna.org
Diane Mulroe Coordinator of Children’s Religious Ed &
Coordinator of Liturgy of the Word for Children—x315 dmulroe@stedna.org
Worship
Gary Daigle Director of Music & Liturgy—x322 gdaigle@stedna.org
Norma Garcia Sunday Night Music Director—x342 ngarcia@stedna.org
Human Concerns
Margaret E. Moser Director of Human Concerns—x318 mmoser@stedna.org
Parish Operations
Patricia Freeman Parish Manager—x314 pfreeman@stedna.org
Laura Kniskern Assistant to the Pastor/Bulletin Editor—x305 lkniskern@stedna.org
Tom Panek Maintenance—x317
Bonnie Spindler Office Manager—x328 bspindler@stedna.org
St. Edna Catholic Church
847-398-3362 847-394-5226 (fax) www.stedna.org