300 S. Cornell Avenue, Villa Park, Illinois 60181/630.833.7730 office@stalexanderparish.org/www.stalexanderparish.org

INSIDE THIS IS-SUE: Mass Intentions 2

Ministry Schedules 2

Events Calendar 2

Parish News 3,4,5

Faith Formation 6

Prayer Intentions 7

Rosebud Program 7

Adoration 7

Stewardship 8

CMAA 8

New Parishioner Form 8

Deanery & Community News 9,10

Directory 11

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THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR OF EVENTS Monday, 11/18: Rental—St. Pius Basketball prac ce Hall/Gym 3:30 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 199 mee ng Hall/Gym 6:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus Memorial Mass Church 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, 11/19: Rental—St. Pius Basketball prac ce Hall/Gym 3:30 p.m. Rental—Lions Volleyball Hall/Gym 6:00 p.m. Spanish Ministry—Marian Hour Sister’s Room 6:30 p.m. Men’s Prayer Group Fr. Tuan Room 6:30 p.m. Faith Forma on Church 6:45 p.m. Music-Chancel Choir Sister’s Room 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, 11/20: Rental—St. Pius Basketball prac ce Hall/Gym 3:30 p.m. Children’s Choir Church 5:30 p.m. Women’s CRHP Sister’s Room 6:30 p.m. Music-Witness Choir Church 7:00 p.m. Music—Spanish Choir Maguire Room 7:00 p.m. Open Gym Hall/Gym 8:30 p.m. Thursday, 11/21: Mi ens for Mary Kni ng Group Sister’s Room 10:00 a.m. Rental—St. Pius Basketball prac ce Hall/Gym 3:30 p.m. Cub Scout Pack #122 Hall/Gym 6:30 p.m. Spanish Rosary Library 6:45 p.m. Bell Training for Altar Servers Church 7:00 p.m. CCW Deanery Mee ng Sister’s Room 7:15 p.m. Thursday, 11/22: Giving Tree Sister’s Room 8:00 a.m. St. Vincent de Paul—Thanksgiving baskets Hall/Gym 7:00 p.m. Saturday, 11/23: St. Vincent de Paul—Thanksgiving baskets Hall/Gym 8:00 a.m. Sunday, 11/24: Faith Forma on Classes School 9:00 a.m. Adult Faith Forma on Bible Study Mul ple Rooms 6:00 p.m.

Monday Nov. 18—Weekday 8:45 a.m. Zosime Geraldez Tuesday Nov. 19—Weekday 8:45 a.m. Robert Perez, Jr. Wednesday Nov. 20—Weekday 8:45 a.m. Frances Bogart Thursday Nov. 21—The Presenta on of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:45 a.m. Carole Maltese Friday Nov. 22—St. Cecilla, Virgin and Martyr 8:45 a.m. Ella Johnsen Saturday Nov. 23—Weekday 5:00 p.m. Norbert & Cecelia Putz/Ralph, Sr. & Carmella DeRose/ Marian Kurasz/Peter Kurasz, Jr./Judy Baranowski/ Marion Glassmar/Jerome Weir Sunday Nov. 24—Thirty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 a.m. Jerry & Yolando Lullo/Kevin Crowley Family/Michael Frank/ John Frank, Jr./Sharon Johnson/Holy Souls in Purgatory/ Judy Borge 10:30 a.m. Rosemary Heidrich 12:00 p.m. English Bap sms 6:00 p.m. Spanish Mass—People of the Parish

MINISTRY SCHEDULES Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019 5:00 P.M. Eucharistic Ministers: A. Campbell, S. Elmore, J. Fabis, V. Fabis, A. Gawat, L. Lagon, S. Tellone

Altar Servers: A. Aguila, A. Callaghan, J. Fowler

Lectors: J. Ranieri(2), M. Unseth(2)

Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019 8:30 A.M. Eucharistic Ministers: J. Molinaro, M. O’Connor, J. Renken, D. Renken, R. Srch, R. Wisemiller

Altar Servers: K. Barrett, J. Barrett, M. Smith, P. Southern

Lectors: M. Johnston(1), J. Miller(2)

Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019 10:30 A.M.

Eucharistic Ministers: M. Gats, B. Klein, C. Klein, T. Maher, K. McNulty, B. O’Connor, D. VanVorst

Altar Servers: E. Pearson, J. Pearson, J. Poleski

Lectors: J. Jarecki(1), D. Kordik(2)

Chapel Closed for Thanksgiving

Just a reminder, the chapel will close for

the Thanksgiving weekend on Wed.,

November 27 @ 6pm. The chapel will reopen Sunday, Dec. 1 @ 5pm.

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PARISH NEWS

Thanksgiving Food Collec on St. Vincent de Paul Society will again be providing Thanksgiving Baskets to the less fortunate of Villa Park. At all Masses this weekend, we will be celebra ng Harvest Sunday. We invite you to bring your food dona ons to church as a community. There will be boxes in the Gathering Space for your dona ons un l November 20th. Dona ons of turkeys would be much appreciated and should be dropped off at the gym on the morning of Saturday, November 23rd.

Our goal is to be able to give each family a box of food and a turkey for their Thanksgiving meal.

Dona ons that are needed:

Dressing Canned Fruit & Vegetables Canned sweet potatoes Stuffing Mix Instant Potatoes Gravy Mix Pumpkin Pie Filling Pie Crust Mix (or ready made) Soup

Any dona ons that cannot be used for the baskets will go to the Food Pantry.

Thank you for your generosity!

Thanksgiving Day Mass November 28, 2019

9:00am @ St. John the Apostle Please join us for the St. Alexander’s and St. John the Apostle combined Thanksgiving Mass @ 9:00a.m. on November 28th held at St. John the Apostle (330 N. Westmore Ave, Villa Park). There will be no Thanksgiving Day Mass at St. Alexander’s on November 28th and the Parish Office will be closed on November 28/29 for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) allocates funds to community projects that promote the mission and vision of CCHD while adhering to the moral and social teachings of the Catholic Church. With your contribu ons the week-end of November 23/24, our brothers and sisters across the country are breaking out of the cycle of poverty. Pray for those who benefit from this collec on.

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Tony Amore (son of Joe and Be y)

Brianne Aronin (niece of Don Oliva)

Dan Burgess (grandson of Marilyn Hannon)

Kevin Connelly (son of Sue Connelly)

Terry Connelly (son of Sue Connelly)

Tom Crilly (son of Joseph & Kim Crilly)

Dus n Hayes, (grandson of Kevin & Mary O’Connor)

Eric I ner (brother of Megan I ner)

Peter Kuhl (nephew of Phyllis Oliva)

Steven Kuhl (nephew of Phyllis Oliva)

Joshua Lapso (grandson of Clara Fiedler)

Cameron Li leson (son of Ann & Sco Li leson and son-in-law of Greg and Terry Maher)

Adam Montana (Son of Chris ne & Dennis Montana and big brother of Jeremy Montana)

John Mikita (nephew of Frank Gill)

Adam Monroe (grandson of Judy Emerson)

Michael O’Hara (son-in-law of Sue Connelly)

Luke Russell (son of Annmarie Baughman)

Trina Savageau (niece of Don Oliva)

Ryan Savageau (nephew of Don Oliva)

James C. Smith (nephew of Joyce Daly, great-nephew of Ann Campbell)

Luc Stanicek (nephew of Mary Flynn)

Jeremy Williams (nephew of Maureen Schmidt)

Greg Wyrobek, Sgt. 1st Class (son of Renee Wyrobek)

Kimmy Zimmerman (niece of Clara Fiedler)

We hold our military personnel and their families in our prayers. To add a name to

the Military Prayer List, please email: bulle n@stalexanderparish.org or call

the Parish Office @ 630-833-7730. Names will be published once a month.

Early Bulle n Deadlines With the holidays coming, we have early

bulle n deadlines to remember. Please submit ar cles by the following dates.

Bulle n Date: Deadline by NOON December 1 Wed. November 20 December 22 Wed. December 11 December 29 Tues. December 17 January 5, 2020 Thurs. December 19

Please submit all ar cles to bulle n@stalexanderparish.org Thank you!

Giving Tree

Ministry What be er way to experience the spirit of Christmas and the joy of giving than with the Giving Tree Ministry. Christmas gi s are provided for needy children/families and elderly of Villa Park. This year’s Giving Tree tags will be placed on the tree in the Gathering Space on Saturday, November 30th. Please take one or two! All presents must be returned to the Gathering Space by “Giving Tree Sunday”, December 8th. A er the 10:30am Mass on December 8th, the presents are sorted by family. Delivery of the gi s will be Saturday, December 21st. Please find me to help volunteer for this wonderful ministry. Remember our mo o: “No tears at Christmas”. For more informa on, please contact: Be y Mar n, 630-346-0177 or scotbbet@netzero.net, Barbara Colby, 630-279-9275 or bjcolby@sbcglobalnet.

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2019/2020 Women Gathering in Faith What?: A monthly opportunity for women to enjoy a morning of spirituality, peace, and joy; yearn to become closer to God and leave refreshed. Bring “who you are,” and bring a friend if you like, nothing more is needed.

November’s Theme: Promises of God When?: Wednesday, November 20, 2019 (Gather a er 7:45am Mass.) (always 3rd Wednesday of the month)

Where?: St. John the Apostle 330 N. Westmore Ave, Villa Park, IL 8:15 a.m.—Refreshments served 8:30 a.m.—Gathering begins 10:00 a.m.—Gathering concludes

Suggested dona on: $10 Ques ons: Mary Ellyn Schneider 630.253.2170

December 3, 2019 | jolietdioceseappeal.org Support the 2019 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal this Giving Tuesday! This December 3, the Diocese of Joliet is par cipa ng in Giving Tuesday! Please mark your calendar and consider suppor ng the 2019 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal (CMAA) on this annual day of giving.

Our parish goal is $45,900 for the 2019 CMAA, and 70 percent of any amount we raise OVER our parish goal is returned to us for our use. This is a great opportunity for our parish and will help the diocese meet its $8.2 million goal.

Every gi , no ma er the size, is greatly appreciated and will help support 30 ministries that benefit every parish in the diocese, including ours. If you have already pledged your gi to the 2019 CMAA, thank you!

For more informa on about the CMAA before Giving Tuesday, please follow @DioceseofJoliet on Facebook or Twi er or visit jolietdioceseappeal.org.

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It is in Bap sm that one is welcomed into a community of faith. As a parish community,

"WE WELCOME YOU."

Salvatore Richard, son of Adam and Darcey Marchewka, nee Morton

Faith Forma on Office Hours: Tues., Wed., Thurs. 10:00am—4:00pm. Please contact Ann Krueger at: 630-834-3787 or akrueger@stalexanderparish.org NEWS

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33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 2 Thessalonians 3:13 God wants us to work hard. “Brothers and sisters, never become red of doing good.” 2 Thessalonians 3:13 It isn’t always easy to work, and some mes we can be lazy. But God wants us to work hard. The Bible tells us that God wants us to work hard, too. Read 2 Thessalonians 3:11-12: “We hear that some people in your group refuse to work. They do nothing. And they busy themselves in other people’s lives. We command those people to work quietly and earn their own food. In the Lord Jesus Christ we beg them to do this.” God says that we need to do our work quietly—that means without complaining or arguing. Let’s remember not to complain or argue this week when we work at home, at school, or in our community. Sermons 4 kids – we- work-hard Pray: Dear God, please help us never become red of doing good. Please help us to work without complaining. We ask this through Jesus Christ, Our Lord. Amen.

2019 Casserole Ministry Schedule

Month

Recipe Tin

Distribu on Casserole

Return

Nov. Easy Lasagna Nov. 2-3 Nov. 16-17

Dec. Chicken & Broccoli Nov. 30- Dec. 1

Dec. 14-15

PRAYER INTENTIONS

Sick

We pray for those who have recently been added to our prayer list for the sick. Names will remain

in the bulle n list for 1 month.

Ed Driskell, Gabriel Egan Clou er Andrea Clou er, Mindie Bright Lisa Fairbanks, Patricia Meder

Joy Gassensmith, Ruben Carvillo, Rita Angelopoulos

We con nue to pray for all the names listed on our online prayer page for the sick. Please visit

our website : www.stalexanderparish.org

Our Faithfully Departed

James Cartwright

Stanley Kaliski

Vocation Prayer Calendar Remember these religious men and women from the Diocese of Joliet

in your daily prayers .

For the month of Nov. 2019 . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 18. Srs Agnes Marie Kovacic, Margaret Krieger OSF 19. Srs. Mary Jane Griffin, Deborah Gaughan OSF 20. Srs. Mary Elizabeth Clements, Agnes Cunningham,

Lore a Finn SSCM 21. Fr. John Regan 22. Srs. Elsie Gamez, Martha Harrington, Linda K. Ha on

SSCM 23. Srs. Dorothee Ndzie, Lois Nixon, Mary Stella

Schellenberger SSCM 24. Srs. Mary Ann He el, Carol Karnitsky, Vicky Mobley

SSCM

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Adorers Needed! God bless all the wonderful Adorers! They have become a special, loving power under the mantle of the Holy Trinity. The following hours are open, wai ng for those special people.

Mon/1:00—2:00am Wed/4:00—5:00am Mon/3:00—4:00am Wed/7:00—8:00am* Mon/10:00—11:00am* Wed/Noon—1:00pm Tues/7:00—8:00am Thurs/3:00—4:00am Tues/10:00—11:00am* Fri/3:00—4:00am Tues/1:00—2:00pm Fri/4:00—5:00am Wed/1:00am—2:00am Fri/Noon—1:00pm Wed/2:00am—3:00am Fri/1:00—2:00pm Wed/3:00am—4:00am Fri/3:00—4:00pm

*Partner Needed . Kathy Drinkwater 630.272.9344, email: monarch2114@gmail.com. OR, Maria Zuniga for Spanish: 630.518.0483

Rosebud Program “Please pray for the following who have

requested prayers of CCW’s Rosebud Program.”

Special Inten ons for:

Please call Michele if you have any ques ons or would like to add a name or update: 630.564.8423.

Tracey & Bob Lisa & Jim Carl & Terrie Trina Maria & Bobby Amanda & Sco Tony & Andrea Paul & Alexa Bob & Cyndy Rose & Eleodoro Amy & Sam Jason & Leah Mary Mary Frances

Wilson & Marilyn due 10/2019 Kelly & Angel due 12/2019 Lindsay & Dan due 12/2019 Amy & Ma due in 3/2020 Anthony & Beth due 12/2019

St. John The Apostle Mass Schedule 330 N. Westmore Ave., Villa Park, IL 60181

Mon.—7:45am Fri.—7:45am Tues.—7:45am Sat.—8:00am., 5:00pm Wed.—7:45am Sun.—9:00am, 11:00am Thurs.—7:00pm Sun.—12:30pm (Sp)

CONGRATULATIONS! Rachel and Bob on the birth of their son, Eli Robert

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ALL Ministry Schedules (Eucharis c Ministers, Lectors and Altar Servers) are available by going to www.rotundaso ware.com/ministry/families and login in with your username and password.

You can also download the Ministry Scheduler Pro App for your smartphone from the App Store or Google Play.

If you need a sub, please go into the Ministry Scheduler and “request a sub” for your allo ed me slot. Even if it is last minute or the day before, perhaps someone who will be a ending that Mass could step up.

If you have any ques ons, please email or call Kim Stoltz, Ministry Scheduler Facilitator: karrs33@hotmail.com. Thank you!!

Welcome to St. Alexander’s! We are blessed to have you with us today—and every weekend! Our liturgies are enhanced by your presence and par cipa on. We hope that you find the experi-ence here at St. Alexander’s to include a warm and inspiring celebra on of the Eucharist and the faith that we profess. If you are not registered at St. Alexander’s or are regis-tered and need to make changes, please complete the form below and place it in the offertory basket or mail it to the Parish Office at 300 S. Cornell Avenue, Villa Park, IL 60181.

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Name: ________________________________________ Address:_______________________________________ City/Zip: ______________________________________ Phone: _______________________________________

[ ] New Parishioner [ ] New Address [ ] New Phone Number

PLEDGE REPORT: 10/27/2019

Please continue to make your 2018 pledge payments . Once we have reached our goal in paid pledges,

70% of the additional funds received will be returned to the parish for our use.

Parish Goal: $45,900 Amount Pledged: $48,969 Amount Paid: $46,053 Remaining Balance: $2,916 Donor Count 271

Thank you for your continued support.

“For it is in GIVING that we RECEIVE.” - St. Francis of Assisi

IT’S SAFE, IT’S SIMPLE, IT’S CONVENIENT

Sunday Collection: 11/10/2019………………... $8,215 Online Giving (WeShare) 11/6—11/12/2019 $598 Weekly Goal……………………………………………. $10,000 YTD Actual Sunday Coll ………………………... $130,322 YTD Goal Sunday Coll—52 weeks..………... $497,000 Major Maintenance 11/10/2019……………….. $363 Major Maint. Online Giving 11/6—11/12/2019 $5

Thank you for your support

of St. Alexander Parish!

DEANERY & COMMUNITY NEWS

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DEANERY & COMMUNITY NEWS Page Ten Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Nov. 16/17, 2019

An A ernoon Gathering of “Single-Again” Men & Women

When: Saturday, December 7, 2019 (1:00-4:00 p.m.) 12:45 p.m. check-in, ending with a 4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass Where: Blanche e Catholic Center, Diocese of Joliet 16555 Weber Rd., Crest Hill, IL 60403

Dr. Jim Healy has spoken on family topics in over 90 dioceses across the United States as well as interna onally. Described as being both funny and profound, Jim recently re red a er 30 years as director of the Office of Family Ministry. He brings a message that will make you feel blessed and more ready to bless others. Come with whatever you’re feeling and be upli -ed!

Please register by December 2. online at h ps://conta.cc/2MsG6iu by calling

815-838-5334

or by emailing us at familyministry@dioceseofjoliet.org

“How to Bless and Feel Blessed this Christmas”

Eucharis c Adora on Eternal Father Adora on Chapel (2nd floor Kennedy Center) 5:00 p.m. Sunday to 12:00 Midnight Friday

Pastor: Reverend Mark Rosenbaum Mass Assistants: Rev. David Dillon/Rev. Nhan Van Tran SVD/ Rev. Tan Nguyen SVD/Fr. Danny Soriano

Permanent Deacons: John Boyle, Emeritus/Christopher Cochran/Julio Jimenez James Krueger/Ma hew Tre na

Music Coordinator: Alexia Garcia Office Administrator: Sue D’Alessandro Parish Registrar: Rita Ma hews Faith Forma on: 630.834.3787 E-mail: akrueger@stalexanderparish.org Director: Ann Krueger

Parish Center: 630.833.7730 Fax Number: 630.833.3127 Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. — 12:00 Noon 1:00 p.m.— 7:30 p.m. Friday 9:00 a.m.— 1:00 p.m. Church Website: www.stalexanderparish.org Parish e-mail: office@stalexanderparish.org Bulle n e-mail: bulle n@stalexanderparish.org Mass Schedule: Monday - Friday: 8:45 a.m. Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m. (Spanish Mass) Sacrament of Reconcilia on Saturday: 4:00 p.m.- 4:45 p.m. Sunday: 5:30 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. (Spanish)

Sacrament of Bap sm A endance at a pre-Bap smal class is required for both English and Spanish Bap sms. Pre-registra on is necessary prior to class. 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at 12:00 Noon Spanish Bap sms: 3rd Sunday of the month at 12:30 p.m.

Sacrament of Marriage Arrangements must be made AT LEAST SIX (6) months in advance before making other arrangements.

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CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS St. Alexander Church #343 300 S. Cornell Villa Park, IL 60181 630/833-7730 TELEPHONE Home: 630/833-7730 CONTACT PERSON Sue D’Alessandro SOFTWARE MS Publisher 2016 Adobe Reader XI Windows 10 PRINTER HP Officejet Pro 6970 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION November 17, 2019 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 10 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS