Rejoice! Rejoice! - St. Anthony Catholic Church
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Page Eight — December 11, 2011Saint <strong>Anthony</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>Church</strong>PARISH ROSARY FOR LIFEMonday, December 12th at 7pm<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Anthony</strong> 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 the<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Anthony</strong> 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 <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Anthony</strong> Knights of Columbus and thefabulous DJ, Don Gray, who donated his time.Best wishes to the <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Anthony</strong> 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 other<strong>Church</strong> 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 <strong>St</strong>., Joliet 60435. Contact DCFS at 1-800-252-2873 or call the local County <strong>St</strong>ate Attorney office.If you are an adult <strong>Catholic</strong>who has not received theSacrament of Confirmation...ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASSES - EIGHT WEEKSREGISTER NOW!For Adult <strong>Catholic</strong>s (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 <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 baptizedin the <strong>Catholic</strong> 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.