Rejoice! Rejoice! - St. Anthony Catholic Church

Page Eight — December 11, 2011Saint Anthony Catholic ChurchPARISH ROSARY FOR LIFEMonday, December 12th at 7pmSt. Anthony Meeting Roomin the Padua CenterPlease join us!"A great sign appeared in heaven;a woman clothed with the sun,with the moon beneath her feet,and a crown of twelve stars onher head."— REVELATION 12:1REFLECTIONOur Lady of Guadalupe is thepatroness of the unborn. Her imageshows her as pregnant, carryingGod Himself. That image convertedmillions of Aztecs. Today, this imageis taken to abortion clinics, wherehuman sacrifice is practiced, andturns the despair of those mothers and fathers into thehope that brings new life.PRAYERJesus, through Our Lady of Guadalupe may we spreadYour hope everywhere.Thank You!The Littleton Family BenefitThe Littleton Family Benefit was held onSunday, October 16th and was a greatsuccess. There was a lot of support from theSt. Anthony Parish with Fr. Greg, Fr. Miro,Fr. Godwin and many parishioners inattendance. Even Cardinal Francis Georgemade a special appearance. THANKS to allthose who participated in the event withtheir donations, attendance and prayers.Special mention of thanks to Bill Mech andthe St. Anthony Knights of Columbus and thefabulous DJ, Don Gray, who donated his time.Best wishes to the St. Anthony Parish for ajoyous, blessed Christmas!— The Littleton Family Benefit CommitteeREPORTING SEXUAL ABUSEAnyone who has reasonable cause to suspect the sexualabuse of a minor by a member of the clergy or otherChurch personnel is urged to report the matterimmediately. To inform the Diocese of Joliet, callMrs. Judith Speckman (Victim Assistance Coordinator)at 815-263-6467 or write the Diocese of Joliet, 425Summit St., Joliet 60435. Contact DCFS at 1-800-252-2873 or call the local County State Attorney office.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.