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REASON TO REJOICE
Dark violet is used throughout Advent to express its character as a season of spiritual prepa-
ration for Christmas and “the coming of the Lord.” But on the Third Sunday of Advent, formerly
known as Gaudete (Latin for “rejoice”) Sunday, rose may be added to the liturgical environment. The
entire liturgy is infused with a spirit of rejoicing.
Today’s first reading and Gospel proclaim the reality of God’s saving work in our midst.
Isaiah exuberantly describes the idyllic transformation of all creation as a result of God’s presence in
the midst of the people. In the Gospel, Jesus connects Isaiah’s prophecy with what is happening in
his own ministry. In addition to the list of healings from Isaiah (the blind, the lame, lepers, and the
deaf), Jesus’ presence brings two other reasons for rejoicing: “The dead are raised, and the poor
have the good news proclaimed to them” (Matthew 11:5).
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Mass Intentions
Sunday, December 12 8:00 Tom & Alice Flanagan
Third Sunday of Advent
Is 35: 1-6a, 10 10:00 Marge & Angelo Advent Prayer Schedule
Jas 5: 7-10 Angelopoulos
Mt 11:2-11
12:00 Anthony Cannata Lessons & Carols with Live Nativity
Monday, December 20; 7:00pm
Monday, December 13 8:30 Alunni & Sprovear
St. Lucy Families
Nm 24: 2-7; 15-17a Simbang Gabi Novena Mass & Reception
Mt 21: 23-27 Tuesday, December 21; 7:30pm
Tuesday, December 14 8:30 Patricia Parker
St. John of the Cross Christmas Mass Schedule
Zep 3: 1-2, 9-13
Mt 21: 28-32 Christmas Eve
Simbang Gabi
Simbang Gabi means 'Evening Mass'. In practice, THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
it is a series of nine Advent evening Masses from De- For school-age children. That their parents will
cember 15 through December 23. Simbang Gabi tradi- shield them from all that demeans human life and
tion was brought to the Philippines by the Spanish friars preserve the innocence of their childhood.
at the start of the Catholic evangelization of the country.
Since then, it has become a permanent Filipino spiritual
tradition.
Originally (and still observed in most places in the Phil-
ippines), these masses start at 4:00 am. Church bells
start ringing at 3:00 am so the villagers can get ready JUSTICE AND OBEDIENCE
for mass. Because it is still dark out, it is still considered “Justice is the insurance we have on our lives,
nighttime, hence, Simbang Gabi (Evening mass). As and obedience is the premium we pay for it.”
the church bells pealed to get every-one up for the Sim-
bang Gabi, the local bands started playing traditional
carols all over town. Families would start walking over
to church passing through homes with lighted
'parols' (Christ-mas lanterns usually shaped like a star)
fashioned out of bam-boo and colored paper. After Great Christmas
mass, families and friends enjoyed the native delicacies Gift Idea
available at the churchyard.
Support Moms Too!
The Filipinos are proud of their customs and traditions
and encourage EVERYONE to join their celebration,
regardless of your ethnic background. As always, fel- 2011 Prolife Calendars – $20
lowship will be observed in the gym after the mass.
Woman’s Choice Services in Lombard are selling
All are invited to the beautiful calendars depicting babies who might not
Simbang Gabi Celebration at be here, each month has a scripture verse, mes-
Christ the King Parish sages of hope and love. For more info call
Tuesday, December 21 630-261-9564.
7:30 pm in church Thank you!
Social to follow in gym
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A Live Nativity
Monday, December 20, @ 7:00 pm
Lessons and Carols begin in the church at 7:00 pm
Procession to the Nativity at 7:o0 pm
Hot Cocoa and cookies following
Animals 6:30-8:30 pm
Crafts 6:30-8:00 pm
We will be accepting donations of hat, scarf, or gloves
for the needy in our community.
The winners of the raffles held at the Winter Wonderland event on Sunday
November 21st are as follows:
Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to all who purchased or sold raffle tickets for the Winter Wonderland
event. Thank you for your generous support of Christ the King Early Learning Academy.
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Christmas Celebration
with Oplatki EVANGELIZATION THROUGH
TV ADS
The tradition of the Oplatki originated in Poland during
Early Christian times. This Christmas Custom began Evangelization has always been the mission of the
with a simple white wafer, baked from flour and wa- Catholic Church. The call to evangelize first given
ter. The wafers are wonderfully designed to display to us by Christ requires that we proclaim the word
Christmas images, such as the Nativity. The Oplatki are of God using every means of communication. Ra-
enjoyed by families, typically right before the Christmas dio, television, and the internet have become indis-
Eve meal. The entire family will gather around the table pensable tools for brining the Gospel message to
with the Oplatek. Generally the eldest member of the the modern world.
family will begin the ritual by breaking off a piece of the In 2009, the Diocese of Joliet collaborated
wafer and passing it to another family member with a with the Diocese of Rockford and Archdiocese of
blessing. This blessing can simply consist of what you Chicago on an evangelization initiative using tele-
desire for your loved one in the upcoming year – whether vision advertisements on 10 networks in 3 lan-
it be good health, success, or happiness. The purpose guages for 5 ½ weeks. Catholics who had drifted
of this act is primarily to express ones unconditional love from the practice of the faith were invited to redis-
and forgiveness for each member of his or her family. cover their roots and to come home. Surveys of
The significance of the Oplatki Christmas wafer parishes from across the three dioceses showed
is in that it shadows the Eucharistic meal that Catholics an increase in Mass attendance, greater participa-
participate in at each Mass. Just as we share in the tion in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and a re-
Eucharist as one family in Christ and receive Christ’s newed sense of Catholic identity among active
love through the Eucharist, the Oplatki allows for one’s parishioners and parish staff.
immediate family to come together and share the love This year, new ads will be shown on TV
they have for one another. from mid-December to mid-January. Once again,
Although this tradition is primarily enjoyed by the they will provide the opportunity for faith conversa-
human members of the family, even the family pets can tions and moments of evangelization in homes,
partake in this meal. Whereas the wafers are generally schools, neighborhoods, and places of business.
white in color, there are colored Oplatki made especially To find out more about this evangelization effort, to
for pets. Although both colors are edible by people. Tra- preview the new “Home” ad, and to discover how
ditionally, this corresponds to the animals that were pre- you might participate, please go to the diocesan
sent at Christ’s birth. However, in current times, this can website: wwimeHomeJoliet.org.
also represent the important role that pets play in the Above all, please continue to pray that all
family. baptized Catholics will experience an ever deeper
The Oplatki tradition is one that is easy and fun commitment to Christ this Advent!
to introduce to the family at Christmas time. All it re-
quires is a simple wafer paired with love and affection,
and the willingness to share it. This is a heartwarming
tradition that will complete your family’s time together
during the Christmas season. The Roman Missal, Third Edition
New Words: A Deeper Meaning,
Pre-Order your Oplatki
but the Same Mass
Oplatki Christmas Wafer - 3 White and 1 Pink in an
envelope imprinted with the story of oplatki and the When will the text of the new translation be used for the
ritual. first time in liturgical celebrations?
Name: ____________________________________ The texts of the Order of Mass have been made avail-
able for catechetical purposes, but the full text of the
Missal will not be available for use in the Liturgy until
Phone: ____________________________________ the first Sunday of Advent 2011 (November 27, 2011).
The bishops have asked that all wait until that day to
use the text in liturgical celebrations in order to avoid
# of Packets: __________ X $3ea. = $___________ unnecessary confusion and to allow the maximum
amount of catechetical time available. Cards and other
Place order in the collection basket. Pre-paid orders participation aids containing the responses of the peo-
are due by December 12. Oplatki will be available for ple will be available for use during the transition, but it
pickup at church the weekend of December 18/19. is hoped that within a year’s time the people will be-
come freed from the use of such cards.
December 12, 2010 Year of the Eucharist 2010-2011 Page 7
Thank You to all our business donors for your Thank you to all the Committee members, Vol-
generous support of Christ the King Early Learn- unteers and Christ the King Early Learning
ing Academy. We encourage the church and Academy and Parish Community: This event
school community to use the services of these could not have happened without all of those
businesses and purchase their products. who contributed their time, talents and treas-
Anyways Chicago Restaurant and Pub, Oakbrook ures.
Avon Products Thank you to the following:
Brunswick Zone, Glendale Heights
Buffalo Wild Wings, Lombard Fr. Peter Jarosz Roberta Beckm
Champps Restaurant, Lombard Elaine Ward Karen Pogorelic
Chicago Bears Jill Placey Amy Nowak
Chicago Cubs Susan Wick Clinton & Kelly Reif
Chicago White Sox Lori Bhardwaj Don Murphy
Clara’s Fresh Pasta Restaurant, Woodridge Gina Swan Teresa Sokalski
Clarice’s Creating Beautiful Looks Day Spa, Wheaton Tony Azzolin Jim Headly
Courtyard by Marriott Carol Clishem Carrie Daly
Dairy Queen, Villa Park Trish Scudder Karen Corcoran
Egg Harbor Café, Yorktown Center Mary Steinlauf Marta Lukan
Famous Daves, Yorktown Center John Wick Gloria Velarde
Frankie’s Deli, Lombard Sheila McCarthy Maureen Sipowich
Fox Bowl, Wheaton Megan Wick Francesca Kmet
From Piles to Smiles, Downers Grove Kerri Manning Kris Gergen
Gianorio’s Pizza, Lombard
Gullivers Pizza & Pub, Oakbrook Terrace
Hampton Inn, Lombard Thank You to all the Christ the King Early
Hilton Lisle/Naperville Learning Academy Families, Parishioners and
Jewel Food Stores, Lombard Friends of Christ the King who have made do-
Qs Restaurant and Pizzeria, Hillside nations to this event:
Lombard Roller Rink
Magic Matt’s Family Fun Shows Alikapala Family Paulino Family
Market Day Tony Azzolin Piscopo Family
Marriott Town Place Suites, Lombard Batano Family Placey Family
McDonald’s, Oakbrook Lori Bhardwaj Plugowski Family
Mike’s Golf Club Emporium, Lombard Brouder Family Pogorelic Family
Morningstar Religious Gifts, Lombard Brunke Family Reynolds Family
Montini Catholic High School (Basketball/Athletics) Caruso Family Scudder Family
SafariLand, Villa Park Centeno Family Shim Family
My Favorite Toy Store, Downers Grove Elzroth Family Soderstrom Family
Odyssey Authentic Greek Taverna, Lombard Galindez Family Soto-Alvardo Family
Punky’s Pub, Lombard Gogol Family Swan Family
Maggianos, Oakbrook Hamilton Family Wick Family
Roundheads Pizza and Pub, Lombard Jim Headly Brian Opoka
Rogers and Hollands Jewelers, Lombard Ibalio Family Joe & Patti Arnold
Safariland, Villa Park Jung Family Sokalski Family
Sylvan Learning Center, Wheaton Kaiser Family Sowa Family
Tom’s Steak House, Melrose Park Lavin Family Hanisch Family
Ultra Foods, Lombard Manning Family Waas Family
Weber Grill Restaurant, Lombard Nowak Family Diana Czernek
Westin Hotel, Lombard Ong Family Carrie Daly
White Pines Golf Dome, Bensenville Ong Family Openshaw Family
White Fence Farm, Romeoville Pagan Family
Wreck Room Body Shop, Lombard
Wyndham Lisle/Naperville
Zanies Comedy Club, Chicago
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INVITES YOU TO
PARTICIPATE IN THE
MANNA Gift Card
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE Fundraising Program
PRAYER SERVICE
Please join us in honor of the Feast
of Our Lady of Guadalupe this Sun-
day, December 12th at the Glen
Ellyn abortion clinic, 1186 Roosevelt
Road. Father Peter Jarosz will lead
a brief Prayer Service at 2:30 p.m. Since Mary is the The Manna order sheets are available on the web
Queen and Mother of the Americas and Patroness of site at www.ctklombard.org. The last day to order
the Unborn it is fitting to honor her on this special Manna in the month of December will be Monday,
day. Through her intercession we can pray for an end Dec. 13th.
to the evil of abortion. All are welcome to spend a little
time in prayer. This is a simple and easy way to give gifts and
support the parish. For more information, you may
call the rectory at 630-629-1717.
Stewardship of Treasure
Tips for Giving November 27/28 2010
We all want to give back a faithful and generous share
of our gifts to God. We know that giving back to God
is just a small way to show our gratitude for all that # Registered Families 1380
God has given to us. We know that it feels good to be
Account No. Amount
generous. Yet sometimes it is difficult to move from
“knowing” to “doing”. Here are a few tips that will help
White Envelopes 356 $8,641.00
you give in a way that will fill you with joy and satisfac-
tion. Know what percentage of your income you are Non-envelope users 1,228.94
giving to God. Consider whether you can increase this
number. Ideally, Catholics give 5% to their parish and This week’s total $9,869.94
5% to all other charities. Once you determine what
your weekly giving should be, make that the first Weekly Budget $12,692.00
check which you write each time you sit down to pay
bills. *Difference* - $2,822.06
Difference - $679.50
Dec 18, 5:00 PM Dec 19, 8:00 AM Dec 19, 10:00 AM Dec 19 , 12:00 PM
Fr. Bob Schoenstene Fr. Bob Schoenstene Fr. Peter Jarosz Fr. Peter Jarosz
Presider
B. Collins, G. Francl, L. Michalik, B. & P. Robinson, R. Caselli, Sue McGarry, E& E Mears
Ministers of Care
CHURCH NAME & NUMBER —
Christ The King #512918
ADDRESS —
1501 South Main Street
Lombard, IL 60148
PHONE —
630.629.1717
CONTACT PERSON —
Eileen Maggiore
630.308.1127
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