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<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Anthony</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>Church</strong><strong>Frankfort</strong>, <strong>IL</strong><strong>Second</strong> <strong>Sunday</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Advent</strong> • December 9, 2012


Page Two — December 9, 2012the GIVINGT REEBringing JOY to someone’s Christmas this year!Thank You for Your Generosity...THIS WEEKEND IS THE DEADLINE to drop <strong>of</strong>f yourwrapped gifts after Mass (with the tag securely attached).For questions or to give a helping hand, such as sortingand/or delivering gifts, please contact Cookie at 815-469-4237 or email at rgalmines@att.net.THANK YOU • THANK YOU • THANK YOU<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Anthony</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>Church</strong>S T. . A. ANTHONYC HURCH C ALENDAR OF E VENTSDATE DAY UPCOMING EVENTS LOCATION TIMEDEADLINE WEEKEND: SAT, DEC 8 • SUN, DEC 9 • CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE • BRING GIFTS TO ATRIUMSAT, DEC 8 • SUN, DEC 9 • ST. VINCENT DEPAUL FOOD DRIVE • AFTER MASSES9 Dec SUN REP Classes Padua Center 7:45-11:25 AM9 Dec SUN Baptism Ceremony <strong>Church</strong> 1:15 PM9 Dec SUN Preschool Christmas Program <strong>Church</strong>/<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Anthony</strong> Hall 3:00 PM9 Dec SUN REP Classes Padua Center 5:00-6:15 PM9 Dec SUN B.O.L.D. Youth Ministry Padua Center <strong>St</strong>. Francis Rm 7:15 PM11 Dec TUES Preschool Prayer Service <strong>Church</strong> 9:15 AM11 Dec TUES Tuesday Morning Prayer and Reflection Group Padua Center ESA 9:30 AM11 Dec TUES Boy Scouts Religious Badges Padua Center Sacred Heart Rm 6:30 PM11 Dec TUES RCIA Padua Center ESA 7:00 PM11 Dec TUES Holy Spirit Prayer Group Padua Center SAM 7:00 PM11 Dec TUES Traditional Choir <strong>Church</strong> 7:30 PM11 Dec TUES Knights <strong>of</strong> Columbus #9770 <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Anthony</strong> Hall 7:30 PM12 Dec WED Preschool Prayer Service <strong>Church</strong> 9:15 AM12 Dec WED REP Family Sacrament Class Padua Center Rm 205 4:30 PM13 Dec THUR Preschool Spirit Day Preschool 9:00 AM13 Dec THUR Children’s Choir <strong>Church</strong> 5:00 PM13 Dec THUR Teen Choir <strong>Church</strong> 6:15 PM13 Dec THUR Praise Choir <strong>Church</strong> 7:30 PM14 Dec FRI Little Flower Girls Club Padua Center SAM 6:30 PM15 Dec SAT Reconciliation <strong>Church</strong> 4:00-4:50 PMSAT, DEC 15 • SUN, DEC 16• PARISH VOCATION MINISTRY FAIR • ST. ANTHONY HALL AFTER MASSES16 Dec SUN REP Classes Padua Center 7:45-11:25 AM16 Dec SUN Baptism Ceremony <strong>Church</strong> 1:15 PM16 Dec SUN REP Classes Padua Center 5:00-6:15 PM16 Dec SUN B.O.L.D. Youth Ministry/Social Padua Center <strong>St</strong>. Clare Chapel 7:15 PM


<strong>Second</strong> <strong>Sunday</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Advent</strong>ChristmasCel ebrationwithOpl atkiCelebrate familyand be included inour new directory!This will be your lastchance to be includedin our directory so signup today! Householdpets are welcome.Photo sessions arescheduled for:Thursday, Friday, SaturdayJanuary 24, 25, 26Thursday, Friday, SaturdayJanuary 31, February 1, February 2Weekdays 9 AM to 3 PMSaturdays 10 AM to 4 PMThere is no cost to have your portraits taken, andyou will receive a complimentary 8x10 portraitand directory for participating. At your sessionyou will be able to view your images electronicallyand have the opportunity to purchase additionalportraits to share with family & friends. Photosessions will take place at the Padua Center ESARoom.Visit www.stanthonyfrankfort.com to scheduleyour own appointment or call the Parish Office at815-469-3750 for assistance.Families <strong>of</strong>Polish, Slovakand Lithuanianbackground observethis Christmas EveTradition. Family members and guests each arehanded an oplatek and they each break <strong>of</strong>f a piecefrom another and eat it, expressing best wishes andblessings to each other and asking for forgiveness.This is a tender, touching family celebration <strong>of</strong> loveand forgiveness.Oplatki Christmas Wafers are avail abl eTODAY at the tabl e in the Atriumfor a donation <strong>of</strong> $3.00.SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENTDECEMBER 9, 2012ʺGod has commanded that everyl<strong>of</strong>ty mountain be made low.”— BARUCH 5:7OUR PARISH STEWARDSHIPThank You For Your GenerosityDecember 2, 2012Saturday 5:00 PM<strong>Sunday</strong> 7:30 AM9:00 AM10:30 AM12:00 PM6:30 PMOtherTotalE-GivingDecember 9, 2012 — Page Three$ 6,928.00$ 4,224.50$ 4,237.00$ 4,662.00$ 2,000.00$ 2,197.28$ 2,080.00$ 26,328.78September $ 10,784.41Thank you to all who chose to use electronic givingfor <strong>Sunday</strong> contributions. E-giving posts once a month.If interested, call the Parish Office at 815-469-3750 orcomplete and return the authorization form on page 12.PLEASE REMEMBER ST. ANTHONY CHURCHIN YOUR W<strong>IL</strong>L.The Season<strong>of</strong> GivingTHIS HOLIDAY SEASON WE THANK EVERYONEwho has supported <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Anthony</strong> <strong>Church</strong> this past yearwith their time, talent and financial contributions andlook forward to support from all <strong>of</strong> our members inthe year ahead.IF YOU NEED A CONVENIENT WAY TO MAKEREGULAR OFFERINGS or if you plan to make anadditional gift before the end <strong>of</strong> the year, weencourage you to check out our electronic givingoptions. (Please see page 12.)AS THE PACE OF LIFE SPEEDS UP, ESPECIALLYAROUND THE HOLIDAYS, you may find electronicgiving a most welcome way to make contributions.Visit www.stanthonyfrankfort.com or contact theparish <strong>of</strong>fice at 815‐469‐3750 for more information.


Page Four — December 9, 2012Saint <strong>Anthony</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>Church</strong>Scripture Reflections for theSECOND SUNDAYOF ADVENTLIVINGtheWORD<strong>Sunday</strong>,December 9, 2012TODAY'S FOCUS:DRESSING UPFrom Baruch shouting out to Jerusalem to get readyfor her returning children, to John the Baptist callingall to prepare a highway for the Lord, to Paul prayingfor an increase <strong>of</strong> love and knowledge for his belovedPhilippians—a sense <strong>of</strong> occasion marks these readings,challenging us to respond to God’s call.• FIRST READINGJerusalem, God will show your splendor (Baruch 5:1-9).Jerusalem had been dressed in clothes used duringperiods <strong>of</strong> mourning. Now she would be clothed insplendor. She would wear the cloak <strong>of</strong> justice and shewould put a mitre on her head (most probably referringto the mitre <strong>of</strong> Aaron, the high priest, meaning that shewould be a holy, priestly city). The reading speaks <strong>of</strong> theextravagant preparations that God makes for therestoration <strong>of</strong> His people. Even now He is making thosesame preparations so that we can turn our hearts toHim during this <strong>Advent</strong> season.• SECOND READINGShow yourselves pure and blameless for the day <strong>of</strong> Christ(Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11).This was written shortly after <strong>St</strong>. Paul faced a period <strong>of</strong>persecution that taught him what was truly importantand what was not. This is why we see references to theDay <strong>of</strong> the Lord (for after almost dying, Paul was thinkingabout the end times). It is also why there is an affectionthat is almost extravagant. He wanted to say those trulyimportant things to the Philippians while there was stilltime. Paul prays that the members <strong>of</strong> this communitymight find those same insights: that they might discoverwhat is pure and blameless. This is a goal <strong>of</strong> <strong>Advent</strong>. Weseek the truth with all <strong>of</strong> our strength and purify ourhearts.• GOSPELAll flesh shall see the salvation <strong>of</strong> God (Luke 3:1-6).The Gospel speaks <strong>of</strong> the role <strong>of</strong> John the Baptist. He callsupon his people to prepare the way for the Lord. Johnpreached that the fulfillment <strong>of</strong> God’s promises was athand. This meant that the people had to turn away fromtheir sins so that they might embrace the salvation thatGod was <strong>of</strong>fering. John the Baptist also speaks to us aswell. We cannot hope to embrace the babe <strong>of</strong> Bethlehemif we do not turn away from our sins. Luke’s version <strong>of</strong>this scene is typical <strong>of</strong> his Gospel. He gives a list <strong>of</strong> thenames <strong>of</strong> those who held power during this period.Many scholars believe Luke did this to demonstrate tothe authorities <strong>of</strong> the Roman empire that Christiansrespected authority and were really good citizens (andthey therefore should not be persecuted for their faith).• REFLECTIONGetting “dressed up” does not seem to happen so muchthese days. No matter where you go, garb tends to becasual—funerals and weddings excepted (usually!).Jeans have replaced the suit, T‐shirts and crew necksstand in for the traditional shirt and tie, and sneakerssub for dress shoes. Gone are most occasions whengetting dressed up was de rigueur. These readings areas much a “dress up” call as a wake‐up call. Baruch callson Jerusalem to dress up, replacing her robe <strong>of</strong> mourningand misery and putting on the splendor <strong>of</strong> glory: thecloak <strong>of</strong> justice and the headgear <strong>of</strong> glory. Her childrenare returning from exile, “borne al<strong>of</strong>t in glory on royalthrones.” God will see to arranging the rest <strong>of</strong> Creation:mountains made low, gorges filled in, fragrant treesfilling the air with their scent. And John the Baptist iscalling on the children <strong>of</strong> Israel to dress up their innerselves by undergoing a baptism <strong>of</strong> repentance, receivingGod’s forgiveness <strong>of</strong> their sins, and thereby providingGod a highway into their hearts, a straight path with noobstacles impeding God’s entry in glory. Then, God willdress them with salvation and fullness <strong>of</strong> life. Paul’swords bring it home. <strong>Advent</strong> is a time to prepare for thegreat feast <strong>of</strong> God’s incarnate love. God, made visible inJesus Christ, a work in us since the day we were baptizedin Christ, continues to come today, bringing God’s workone step closer to completionMonday, Dec. 10thIs 35:1-10Lk 5:17-26Tuesday, Dec. 11thIs 40:1-11Mt 18:12-14READINGS FOR THE WEEKWednesday, Dec. 12thZec 2:14-17Lk 1:26-38Thursday, Dec. 13thIs 41:13-20Mt 11:11-15Friday, Dec. 14thIs 48:17-19Mt 11:16-19


<strong>Second</strong> <strong>Sunday</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Advent</strong>MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK• MONDAY, DECEMBER 10THSECOND WEEK OF ADVENT 8:00 AM Lorraine Hardy/Liz and Mike Fagan• TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11TH8:00 AM JoAnn and Philomene Vilutis/Tom and Christy Donovan• WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12THFEAST OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE 8:00 AM Matt and Philomene Vilutis/Fleming Family Tina Prete/Sisters Barney Kmak/Linda Pierzchalski• THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13THST. LUCY 8:00 AM Juanita Virgo/Irene Kristie• FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14THST. JOHN OF THE CROSS8:00 AM JoAnn Vilutis/Gene Thomas Trucking, Inc. Christine Frankiak/Family• SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15TH 5:00 PM Kathleen Schneider/Ken Lorraine Hardy/John and Leigh Lazzarotto Rita Murphy/Paul Slade Family• SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16TH THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT 7:30 AM For the Parish Family <strong>of</strong> <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Anthony</strong> Robert Reicher/Reicher Family John Andruska, Sr./Leona Sharon <strong>St</strong>epenski/Family 9:00 AM Robert E. Kall/Sharon JoAnn Vilutis/Bud Victoria Kalinowski/Gene and Barbara Kalinowski 10:30 AM Anne D. Sorrentino/D. and J. Di Rutigliano Intention <strong>of</strong> Christina Lindsay Finley/Mom and Dad Intention <strong>of</strong> Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reiter—70th Wedding Anniversary/Michael and Margaret Sznajder Baby Henry Dobrovits/Makowski, Reganand Schwarz Families 12:00 PM Margaret Bourdage/Sophie Follenweider Fr. Edward Gunia and Fr. Joseph Burns/Jeanne Intention <strong>of</strong> Albert James/Family6:30 PM Intention <strong>of</strong> Hazel Gachalian/FamilyPRAYERS FOR OUR FAM<strong>IL</strong>YFor the DeceasedBaby Henry DobrovitsSon <strong>of</strong> Paul and CarlaOziel GarzaHusband <strong>of</strong> Sanjuanita"Eternal rest, grant unto them O Lord,and may perpetual light shine upon them.”“I baptize youin the name<strong>of</strong> the Father,and <strong>of</strong> the Sonand <strong>of</strong> theHoly Spirit.Amen.”December 9, 2012 — Page FiveFor the SickPlease pray for all the sick and their families...Brian SwithersPLEASE PRAY FOR VOCATIONS[December 9-15]9 Dcn. Thomas Ross, Dcn. Kevin Ryan5 Dcn. Terry Safko, Dcn. Thomas Sagenbrecht5 Dcn. Luis Saltigerald, Dcn. Roger Schmith10 Fr. Vernon Arseneau, Fr. Robert Coleman11 Luke Zanoni (Seminarian)12 Fr. John Belmonte, Fr. Edward Mally SJ —5 Fr. Michael Skiba, Fr. Adam Slominski5 Fr. Pawel Bandurski S. Ch13 Rigoberto Padilla (Deacon Candidate)14 Sr. Patricia Walsh OP — Sr. Julie Guasconi OSASr. Margaret Bebb, Sr. Mary Virginia KallusSr. Beatrice Kayombo, Sr. Rosalie Marie MajorSr. Karen Nykiel OSB15 Fr. John Antczak, Fr. James Antiporek 5Welcome To OurNewly Baptized ChildrenThe Sacrament <strong>of</strong> Baptism was celebrated on<strong>Sunday</strong>, December 2, 2012LANDRY MICHAEL ROSESon <strong>of</strong> James and Melissa (Kostusch)EASTON DANIEL TERMUNDESon <strong>of</strong> Daniel and Tina (Jannotta)


Page Six — December 9, 2012Saint <strong>Anthony</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>Church</strong>2012 RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUSTHIS WEEKEND — DECEMBER 8th and 9thGive to those who have given a lifetime. Senior <strong>Catholic</strong> sisters, brothers, and religious order priestsworked for many years for little, if any, pay. Their sacrifices now leave their religious communities withoutadequate savings for retirement. Your gift to today’s second collection for the Retirement Fund forReligious helps to provide prescription medications, nursing care, and more for thousands <strong>of</strong> elderly religious.Share in the Care—Please be Generouswww.retiredreligious.org<strong>St</strong>. Vincent De Paul SocietyST. ANTHONY CONFERENCEFood Drive This Week!IN TODAY’S GOSPEL JOHN THE BAPTIST URGES us to “Preparethe way <strong>of</strong> the Lord,” and this is what <strong>Advent</strong> is all about.We are called to help prepare the way <strong>of</strong> the Lord by makingthe real meaning <strong>of</strong> Christmas come alive in our ownhearts, in our family and to reach out to those in need.Christmas is a time <strong>of</strong> love and gift giving…pleaseshare your abundance by giving a gift to the Society<strong>of</strong> SVDP so that those who do not have clothes andfood can share in the blessings <strong>of</strong> Christmas.PRO LIFE REFLECTION"Restrain your voice from weepingand your eyes from tears”…declares the Lord...“There is hope for your future."— JEREMIAH 31:16-17REFLECTIONA woman writes <strong>of</strong> her abortion, “It was gruesome.I looked over and could see body parts floating in asea <strong>of</strong> blood. I was ten weeks pregnant. The canisterwas right next to my head. I screamed and the nursecovered it. It changed my life forever. I could neverlook at children after that without crying.”PRAYERLord, send repentance and forgiveness to all who hadabortions. Hear their cries; fill them with new hope.2012 • 2013YEAR OF FAITHDIOCESE OF JOLIETCATECHISM CORNERLike our Blessed Mother at the Nativity (asrecorded in Matt. 1:18‐25 and Luke 2:1‐20),generations <strong>of</strong> men and women have acceptedChrist Jesus into their hearts and homes in thehistory <strong>of</strong> the Christian faith. This month,we celebrate our belief in and prepare forImmanuel, expressed so beautifully andprayerfully in the mysteries <strong>of</strong> the Rosary andin Christian music and art. We also call to mindthe religious sisters, brothers, and priests whohave made a home in their hearts where theWord Made Flesh constantly dwells, and whohave helped to increase the faith <strong>of</strong> countlessChristians through the centuries.December 9:“The Word became flesh so that thus wemight know God’s love: ‘In this the love <strong>of</strong> Godwas made manifest among us, that God sentHis only Son into the world, so that we mightlive through him.’ ‘For God so loved the worldthat He gave his only Son, that whoeverbelieves in Him should not perish but haveeternal life.’” (CCC, n. 258)DECEMBER PRAYER INTENTIONFor all liturgical ministers and musicians


<strong>Second</strong> <strong>Sunday</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Advent</strong>December 9, 2012 — Page SevenPARISH VOCATION MINISTRY FAIRSaturday, December 15th & <strong>Sunday</strong>, December 16thafter the Masses in the <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Anthony</strong> Hall▪ Meet and GreetSisters, Brothers and Priests▪ Learn How You Can HelpFoster Vocations▪ Enjoy RefreshmentsJoin us next weekend—December 15th & 16th—for our Parish Vocation Ministry Fair inthe <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Anthony</strong> Hall after each <strong>of</strong> the Masses. Religious sisters, brothers and priestswill be present to share with you what they do and answer any questions you mayhave about their respective vocations. They will have table displays and handouts.Please plan on visiting the Fair to learn more about the many good works being doneby these men and women and to witness the vitality and joy <strong>of</strong> those who haveresponded to the vocation <strong>of</strong> religious life or priesthood. Refreshments will be served.<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Anthony</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>Church</strong><strong>Advent</strong> Penance ServiceWednesday, Dec. 19th 7:00 p.m.Christmas Mass Times:Monday, Christmas Eve4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.Tuesday, Christmas Day8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m.New Year’s Mass Times:Monday, New Year's Eve Mass8:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m.Tuesday, New Year's Day8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m.


Page Eight — December 9, 2012Saint <strong>Anthony</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>Church</strong>IT’S TIME TO DECK THE HALLSANDTHE WALLS!VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP WITH CHRISTMAS DECORATIONSONSATURDAY, DECEMBER 22NDAT 8:00 A.M.ANDSUNDAY, DECEMBER 23RDAT 7:30 P.M.WE W<strong>IL</strong>L MEET IN THE PARISH HALL.IF YOU CAN JOIN US PLEASE RESPOND TO KAREN AT 815-469-3750ORKAREN@STANTHONYFRANKFORT.COMIf you are an adult <strong>Catholic</strong>(high school age or older)who has not received theSacrament <strong>of</strong> Confirmation...ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASSES — EIGHT WEEKSREGISTER NOW!For Adult <strong>Catholic</strong>s who have not yet been confirmed.Classes are on Tuesday nights at 7:00 p.m.Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29; Feb. 19, 26; March 5, 12in the Padua Center — Elizabeth Seton Room A (ESA)Adult Confirmation Classes will be held here at <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Anthony</strong> for eightweeks conducted by Deacon Bill Boucek. These classes are intended forAdult <strong>Catholic</strong>s (High School Graduates-older) who have been baptized inthe <strong>Catholic</strong> Faith and have made their First Communion and Reconciliationbut for whatever reason have not been confirmed.January 8 Teachings <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Church</strong> on Peace, Social Justice,& the Dignity <strong>of</strong> Human LifeJanuary 15 The Sacraments & the Sacraments <strong>of</strong> Initiation:Baptism and ConfirmationJanuary 22 Third Sacrament <strong>of</strong> Initiation: The EucharistJanuary 29 Sacraments <strong>of</strong> Healing: Reconciliation & Anointing <strong>of</strong> the SickFebruary 19 Sacraments <strong>of</strong> Service: Marriage and Holy OrdersFebruary 26 Role <strong>of</strong> the Laity & EvangelizationMarch 5 Christian Moral Living: Making Moral DecisionsMarch 12 Called to Serve: Putting Our Faith Into ActionIf you are an adult <strong>Catholic</strong> interested in being confirmed or if you knowan adult <strong>Catholic</strong> who would be interested in being confirmed and completingthe Sacraments <strong>of</strong> Initiation, please call Tony Schlott, Director <strong>of</strong> Adult FaithFormation, 815-469-6198 to register for these classes.Adults who complete this series <strong>of</strong> eight Confirmation classes will be confirmedby the Bishop at the Cathedral in Joliet at 2pm on <strong>Sunday</strong>, May 5, 2013.


Page Ten — December 9, 2012Saint <strong>Anthony</strong> <strong>Church</strong>Religious EducationREP OFFICE HOURS: MON-CLOSEDTUES/THUR/FRI, 9AM-4PM WED-9AM-6PMSUN, 7AM-NOON, 4-6:30PMGod Lights The WayAN EXPLANATION OF THEADVENT WREATH FOR CH<strong>IL</strong>DRENLAST SUNDAY WE BEGAN OURCELEBRATION <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Advent</strong> season, a time<strong>of</strong> waiting for the coming <strong>of</strong> our SaviorJesus, to be born on Christmas Day.We will mark this time <strong>of</strong> waiting in manydifferent ways. One way our <strong>Church</strong>celebrates this time is with an <strong>Advent</strong>wreath.WHAT IS THE SHAPE OF THE WREATH?A circle. The circle is a symbol <strong>of</strong> eternity. A ring is a symbol for eternity.If you started running in a circle, would you ever find the end? Theanswer is never, you would keep going forever. The Bible teaches thatJesus came that we might have everlasting life, life that would never end.WHAT DO WE PLACE ON THE ADVENT WREATH? Candles. We light onenew candle each week during <strong>Advent</strong>. These candles have a specialmeaning. The first candle (lit last week) is called the “Candle <strong>of</strong>Promise.” In the Old Testament, God promised that He wouldsend someone to lead His people from their troubles, and in the NewTestament, God promised Mary and Joseph that they would have a son.He would be named Jesus and He would save His people fromtheir sins.THIS WEEK WE LIGHT THE SECOND CANDLE, the "Candle <strong>of</strong>Light.” God prepared a very special light to show the birthplace<strong>of</strong> Jesus. Do you know what that light was? The star over thestable in Bethlehem. As you watch the second candle being lit,remember the "Candle <strong>of</strong> Light" and the star burning brightlyover the Bethlehem stable.Next Week: The Candle <strong>of</strong> Joy.<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Anthony</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>Church</strong>IMPORTANTREP DATESPARISH ADVENTRECONC<strong>IL</strong>IATIONSERVICEWednesday, December 19th7pm in the <strong>Church</strong>NO REP CLASSCHRISTMASBREAK<strong>Sunday</strong>, December 23rdNO REP CLASSCHRISTMASBREAK<strong>Sunday</strong>, December 30thREP CLASSESSTART AGAIN<strong>Sunday</strong>, January 6thHELP A NEEDY REP FAM<strong>IL</strong>YWITH TUITIONWe are looking for generous parishioners to donate to theREP SCHOLARSHIP FUND for needy families. Your generousdonation <strong>of</strong> any amount will help pay for the REP tuition <strong>of</strong>families with financial hardship. Please contact the REP <strong>of</strong>ficeat 815‐469‐6072, email us at REP@stanthonyfrankfort.com,mail us your donation, or place it in the <strong>of</strong>fertory basket clearlymarked for REP Scholarship Fund. We thank you in advancefor your support <strong>of</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> education for our parish children.God bless you.


"But according to His promisewe await new heavensand a new earth in whichrighteousness dwells."— 2 Peter 3:13<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Anthony</strong> <strong>Church</strong>LITURGICALMINISTRYScheduleDecember 15December 16Celebrant(subject to change)LectorsEOM5:00 p.m.Reconciliation 4-4:50pmW. KiehlC. MastC. SalvinoP. LaggerT. LaggerSr. EllaL. ParchemR. GovertS. JarvieM. JarvieA. MorrowT. MorrowT. Colclasure7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m.Visiting Priest Visiting Priest Fr. Godwin Olugbami Fr. Miro <strong>St</strong>epien Visiting PriestL. BoyerG. <strong>St</strong>epenskiS. GrahamJ. MoyleM. RaceJ. Grady IIIK. McMahonV. <strong>St</strong>asulasV. DoubrawaJ. <strong>St</strong>epenskiM. JohnsonJ. SuesJ. KeaneJ. Littleton D. McHughR. Luster-BartzJ. MolinaroS. CarlsonJ. McCarthyM. RafaczL. PierzchalskiM. CliffordA. WatorJ. SavageT. DonovanD. DucettL. GlancyMC E. Karl C. McCully E. Vanderpool S. FlynnAltarServersRec-Fr. Greg/Fr. MiroMass-Fr. Greg SkowronN. MatheuM. AdamsA. HelwigK. ReaG. VavrikM. DoyleJ. AttarM. SchlottJ. TijerinaL. MurphyJ. BuckC. BoukalJ. MistinaN. ObergD. AllemandE. AllemandK. RiceB. RiceM. CrowleyB.J. Luster-BartzR. AugustR. MuellerN. PervanL. SuesC. ScanlanD. WalengaR. WilliamsC. WilliamsMusic Praise Choir Cantor Children's Choir Traditional Choir CantorD. WalengaB. HerrickJ. MannsU. MannsV. Manns


7661 West Sauk Trail • <strong>Frankfort</strong>, <strong>IL</strong> • 60423 • www.stanthonyfrankfort.comDaily Mass: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. (Morning Prayer: 7:45 a.m.)Saturday Masses: 5:00 p.m. Mass<strong>Sunday</strong> Mass: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12 Noon, 6:30 p.m.Mission <strong>St</strong>atementWe, the members <strong>of</strong> <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Anthony</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>Church</strong>, 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 <strong>of</strong> our gifts <strong>of</strong>time, talent and treasure. We are further called to share our faith through active evangelization and charitable outreach.Parish Office Contact InformationOffice 815-469-3750 Fax 815-469-6514• Rev. Greg Skowron, Pastor, x 115frgreg@stanthonyfrankfort.com (emergency 815-791-6073)• Rev. Miroslaw <strong>St</strong>epien, Parochial Vicar• Rev. Godwin Olugbami, In Residence• Deacon Joe Johnson, Pastoral Associate, x 111(cell) 815-922-9796, joe@stanthonyfrankfort.com• Deacon Tony Schlott, Business-Facilities Manager, x149• Deacon Don Berkey, don@stanthonyfrankfort.com• Deacon Richard Rosko, rich@stanthonyfrankfort.com• Deacon Dan Danahey• Deacon Bill Boucek• Paula Bucciferro, Accountant, x 126paula@stanthonyfrankfort.com• Jeanne Gayton, Parish-Pastor’s Administrative Assistant., x 110jeanne@stanthonyfrankfort.com• Beverly Regalado, Secretary, x 112bregalado@stanthonyfrankfort.com• Lynette Rea, Music Ministry Director, x 122lynette@stanthonyfrankfort.comAdult Faith Formation Contact Information (815-469-6198)• Deacon Tony Schlott, Director, x 149tony@stanthonyfrankfort.comHighlights... at <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Anthony</strong> <strong>Church</strong>Welcome to <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Anthony</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>Church</strong>Most Reverend R. Daniel ConlonBishop, Diocese <strong>of</strong> JolietRev. Vytas Memenas, Pastor EmeritusPARISH OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY, 8:30 AM-4:30 PMREL. ED. OFFICE HOURS: SUN, 7:00 AM-NOON, 4:00-6:30 PM/MONDAY-CLOSED/TUES-THURS-FRI, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM/WED, 9:00 AM-6:00 PMPRESCHOOL OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY-THURSDAY, 8:30 AM-12:30 PM PRESCHOOL CLOSED FRIDAYChristmas gift deadline isthis <strong>Sunday</strong>, Dec. 9th!<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Anthony</strong> <strong>Church</strong>2 Annual ChristmasGiving TreeIf you chose a name, pleaseremember to wrap your gift,with nametag firmly attached.Volunteers needed to sort and/or deliver gifts. See page 2...New photo dates added forLifetouch portraits/directory!Lifetouch Family3Photography Portraitsand Parish DirectoryNew photo dates added:Jan. 24, 25, 26, 31, & Feb. 1, 2Don't miss this opportunity tobe a part <strong>of</strong> our parish directory.See page 3 for all the details...• more inside this issue...Religious Education (Grades 1-8) Contact InformationOffice 815-469-6072 Fax 815-806-9421REP@stanthonyfrankfort.com• Kathleen Littleton, Director, x 143kathleen@stanthonyfrankfort.com• Sophie Follenweider, Director, x 144sophie@stanthonyfrankfort.com• Maureen Hughes, Secretary, x 142maureen@stanthonyfrankfort.com• Lisa Huguelet, Secretary, x 146lisahuguelet@stanthonyfrankfort.comPreschool Contact Information (815-469-5417)• Karen Kiley, Principal, x 148karen@stanthonyfrankfort.com• Lindsay Fitzgibbon, Principal’s Asst., x 147lindsay@stanthonyfrankfort.comB.O.L.D. (Becoming our Lord's Disciples)Youth Ministry Contact Information• Jade and Art FojasYM.ROCK@stanthonyfrankfort.com• <strong>St</strong>. Vincent DePaul Society Contact Information815-469-3750, x114April 7-17, 2013Join Father Greg in a8 Pilgrimage to Jordanand The Holy LandExperience the "Year <strong>of</strong> Faith" bytraveling in the footsteps <strong>of</strong> JesusChrist. Travel to ancient cities andvisit holy ground. For full itineraryand pricing, see page 8...

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