Pastors Rev. Julio C. Jimenez, Administrator Rev. Bernardo Lozano, Associate Pastor Rev. Jim Merold, Visiting Priest Rev. Don Dietz, O.M.I., Visiting Priest

Deacon Rev. Mr. Edson W. Elizarraras Rev. Mr. Joel Ruíz

Contact us/Contactanos Tel 847-546-3610

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Office Hours M-T-W-F 8:30 am—8:00 pm Thursday 4:00 pm—8:00 pm Saturday-Sunday 9:00 am—3:00 pm

Mass Times Saturday: 5:00 pm English 6:30 pm Spanish Sunday: 8:00 am and 9:30 am (Eng.) 11:00 am and 1:00 pm (Esp.) 6:30 pm Bilingual/Bilingüe Weekdays: Monday–Friday 8:00 am

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MISSION St. Joseph Parish is committed to know, love and serve one another in a welcoming community in Christ Jesus.

MISIÓN—La Iglesia de San José es comprometida para conocer, amar y servir el uno al otro en una comunidad acogedora en Jesucristo.

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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

A Blessed Christmas to you all. My greeting comes at a time marked by sad and

troubling news for our city, our nation and our world. The joyful news of Christmas competes in these days with stories of street violence in our city, of wars, conflicts and acts of terrorism throughout the world including in our own nation.

As people of faith, we must read these “signs of the times.” As we do, so Christmas gives us a proper perspective: the sadness of violence and war does not have the last word. God has come to save us, for we cannot save ourselves. The savior born to us raises us up from darkness and brings us into his own wonderful light.

One of the Christmas readings taken from Paul’s letter to Titus says this:

When the kindness and generous love

of God our savior appeared, not because of any righteous deeds we had done

but because of his mercy, he saved us… Titus 3:4-5

We hear those words “because of his mercy,”

especially as we celebrate the Jubilee of Mercy this year. The challenge for us is not just to believe that God is merciful, but also to believe that God is merciful to us and that God is blessing us with his mercy precisely at this very moment, and in the limited circumstances of our lives and relationships. When we accept that mercy, we will be transformed and become the merciful light of God in a dark and cold world. Then, our works of mercy will, in turn, bring hope, healing, and renewal, just as God’s mercy has done for us.

May God bless you and your families with his mercy and enable you to be the hands of his mercy in our world.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Queridos hermanos y hermanas en Cristo:

Una Bendita Navidad para todos ustedes. Les envío este saludo en un momento marcado por

noticias tristes y preocupantes para nuestra ciudad, nuestra nación y nuestro mundo. Las gozosas nuevas de la Navidad compiten estos días con historias de violencia en las calles de nuestra ciudad, de guerras, conflictos y actos de terrorismo en todo el mundo, incluso en nuestra propia nación.

Como personas de fe, debemos leer estos “signos de los tiempos”. Para hacerlo, la Navidad nos aporta una perspectiva adecuada: la tristeza de la violencia y la guerra no tiene la última palabra. Dios ha venido a salvarnos, pues no podemos salvarnos a nosotros mismos. El salvador, que nació para nosotros, nos rescata de la oscuridad y nos introduce en su propia luz maravillosa.

Una de las lecturas de Navidad tomadas de la carta de Pablo a Tito, dice lo siguiente:

Se manifestó la bondad de Dios, nuestro salvador, y su amor a los hombres;

no se fijó en lo bueno que hubiéramos hecho, sino que tuvo misericordia de nosotros

y nos salvó ... Tito 3: 4-5 Escuchamos esas palabras “sino que tuvo

misericordia”, especialmente ahora que celebramos este año el Jubileo de la Misericordia. El reto para nosotros no sólo consiste en creer que Dios es misericordioso, sino en creer también que Dios es misericordioso con nosotros y que nos bendice con su misericordia en este preciso momento y en las circunstancias limitadas de nuestras vidas y relaciones. Cuando aceptemos esa misericordia, seremos transformados y nos convertiremos en la luz misericordiosa de Dios en un mundo oscuro y frío. Entonces, nuestras obras de misericordia traerán, a su vez, esperanza, sanación y renovación, del mismo modo que la misericordia de Dios nos las ha traído a nosotros.

Que Dios bendiga con su misericordia a ustedes y a su familia y les permita ser sus manos misericordiosas en este, nuestro mundo.

Christmas 2015

Most Reverend Blase J. Cupich Archbishop of Chicago

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To Teach Who Christ Is Campaign Note to all parishioners who have made a pledge to this campaign...please send your checks in the envelope that is mailed to your homes. Please do not bring your checks to the rectory. We will only accept and process cash payments.

Campaña Enseñar Quién es Cristo Nota a los feligreses que se han comprometido a esta campaña...favor de no traer sus cheques

a la rectoría. Usen los sobres que se les envían de la oficina de la campaña. Aceptamos dinero en efectivo solamente y el personal de la rectoría hará el proceso de mandar sus pagos.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Many of our most treasured traditions link the liturgy of the church with the hearth of the home. The food on the table at certain feasts and fasts helps to extend the mystery into everyday life. Tonight, for example, many families of Italian heritage, especially those with links to the south of Italy, will settle down to the “Feast of the Seven Fishes,” or La Vigilia. It is a command performance for the whole family, as the saying goes: Natale con I tuui, Pasqua conchi vuoi, or “Christmas with your family, Easter with whomever you wish.” Seven different fish, some say one for each day of Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem, others say one for each sacrament, or one for each day of creation, are served. Eel and shrimp, lobster and crab, calamari, pasta with clam sauce, flounder and hake all abound, but most especially baccala, dried salted cod. Why? Many say that it is a way to pay homage to the beasts of the stable who witnessed the holy birth and relinquished their manger to make way for God. Tonight, if someone asks you to “pass the shrimp,” you’ll be able to shed a little light on a menu that is a delicious treasure in our tradition! —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Esta semana recordamos a los niños judíos que fueron asesinados por orden del Rey Herodes en Belén. Esa tragedia que ocurrió cuando el viejo y celoso rey se enteró del nacimiento de un nuevo rey de los judíos. Él mandó a matar a todo niño que tuviera menos de dos años. El llanto de las familias que perdieron sus pobres inocentes se ha convertido en risas en varios países latinoamericanos. El 28 de diciembre en muchas partes es conmemorado como el día de los inocentes que viene siendo el April Fools Day de Latinoamérica. En ese día se hacen bromas para burlarse de los amigos. Si la broma funciona al pobre que fue engañado se le llama “inocente”. La inocencia normalmente se atribuye a los niños o a los ingenuos, pero en si la inocencia es una virtud cristiana, de los que hemos sido perdonados por Cristo. Esta inocencia no es ingenuidad mas bien es la candidez, simplicidad y generosidad de una persona que conoce bien lo duro que es la vida y aún así mantiene la esperanza. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

One month of hosts $212 Cassock 1 at $70 Surplice 1 at $70

Please call the rectory if you would like to make a contribution toward any of these ítems.

Un mes de hostias $212 Una Sotana $70

Una Roquete $70 Favor de llamar a la rectoría si deseas hacer una ofrenda para cualquiera de estos objetos sagrados.

December 20, 2015 Page 4

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lk 1:39-45 Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lk 1:46-56 Wednesday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-34; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Lk 1:57-66 Thursday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Lk 1:67-79 Friday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] Night: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-3, 11-13; Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14 Dawn: Is 62:11-12; Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12; Ti 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20 Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14] Saturday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22 Sunday: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24- 28; Ps 128:1-5 or Ps 84:2-3, 5-6, 9-10; Col 3:12-21 [12-17] or 1 Jn 3:1-2, 21- 24; Lk 2:41-52 LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Cant 2:8-14 or Sof 3:14-18a; Sal 33 (32):2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lc 1:39-45 Martes: 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lc 1:46-56 Miércoles: Mal 3:1-4, 23-34; Sal 25 (24):4-5ab, 8- 10, 14; Lc 1:57-66 Jueves: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Sal 89 (88):2-5, 27, 29; Lc 1:67-79 Viernes: Vigilia: Is 62:1-5; Sal 89 (88):4-5, 16- 17, 27, 29; Hch 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1 -25 [18-25] Noche: Is 9:1-6; Sal 96 (95):1-3, 11-13; Tit 2:11-14; Lc 2:1-14 Aurora: Is 62:11-12; Sal 97 (96):1, 6, 11-12; Tit 3:4-7; Lc 2:15-20 Día: Is 52:7-10; Sal 98 (97):1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14] Sábado: Hch 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Sal 31 (30):3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22 Domingo: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 o 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28; Sal 128 (127:1-5 o Sal 84 (83):2-3, 5-6, 9-10; Col 3:12-21 [12-17] or 1 Jn 3:1- 2, 21-24; Lc 2:41-52

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The program is open to teens in both public and Catholic high schools (at any level) as well as those who are homeschooled.

The Scholars attend a formational meeting once a month at Mundelein Seminary from September through April. We pray together, attend Mass, have dinner and attend a faith sharing session with the seminarians.

Scholars who attend Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese may also apply for a $2,500 scholarship to help offset the cost of high school tuition.

Interested in becoming a Quigley scholar? Call Father Julio at (847) 546-3610.

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Holy Family Icon The traveling Holy Family Icon, circulated by the Knights of Columbus, was on display during all Masses on December 12 -13. The icon is a portrait of the holy family, blessed by Pope Francis. All were asked to pray for the unity of the family across mankind. Icono de la Sagrada Familia El icono de la Sagrada Familia, circulado por los Caballeros de Colón, estuvo en el vestíbulo durante todas las misas de diciembre 12-13. El icono es un retrato de la Sagrada Familia, bendecido por el Papa Francis. Todos fueron invitados a rezar por la unidad de la familia a través de la humanidad.

December 20, 2015 Page 6

Ministers for December 26-27, 2015 Lectors Lectores

Communion Ministers Ministros de Comunión

Servers Monaguillos

5:00 PM M. Losch K. Rodkey

D. Del Vecchio L. Del Vecchio J. Lahera

L. Lantz D. Theobald

J. Gloria G. Memenga D. Ortega

6:30 PM A. Arguelles J. Ruiz

M. Cazares M. Gonzalez C. Hernandez T. Iniguez

M. Marinero A. Romero M. Valadez

C. Cerna E. Garcia S. Garcia

8:00 AM T. Nguyen C. Thompson

J. Barna D. Healy M. Held

P. Nguyen G. Vilchis C. Zmijewski

A. Castañeda C. Reyes E. Reyes

9:30 AM E. Lagman K. Sanders

J. Devine A. Gomez C. Hoegnifioh

J. Hoegnifioh C. Kraly A. Spodark

E. Blome M. Johnson E. Tidalgo

11:00 AM A. Bahena D. Valdivia

I. Aguilar R. Espino R. Gonzalez A. Jimenez

M. Jimenez R. Rios A. Ruiz

J. Martin N. Martin C. Medina

1:00 PM M. Alfaro Y. Silva

E. Alcantara D. Garcia A. Herrera I. Herrera

E. Rodriguez C. Sanchez F. Segundo

M. Alvarez M. Garcia R. Melesio

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St. Joseph School Celebrates Christmas

Our month of December centered around preparing for Christmas. Different classes participated in Mass preparation all through the month. The sixth grade students prepared a prayer service and shrines to celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Students throughout the school prepared songs and narration for Las Posadas. As each day passed, the wonder and awe continued to grow throughout the building. Christmas art is spread all through the school.

Students and families came together by generously giving to local families in need. Classrooms collected items for food baskets. Thirteen children will have a brighter Christmas due to Operation Christmas Gift. NJHS organized gathering hats, gloves, and mittens too.

Holiday Ideas

It’s not too late to plan for the extra time you have with your family during Christmas break. Be creative! Try something new this year. Once you get started, you will find that you will run out of time for all the fun activities. ♦ Find Christmas books and have a family reading

night. ♦ Make a batch of homemade peppermint scented

playdough. ♦ Start your own family holiday book with

memories and pictures. ♦ Create colorful cards for people in the hospital or

nursing home. ♦ Create new ornaments by recycling old puzzle

pieces with a little paint and glitter. ♦ Bake cookies and share them with a neighbor,

local fire department, or librarians. ♦ Break out all your board games, gather some

snack foods, and enjoy “unplugged” fun. ♦ Gather a small group to carol and try going house

to house or sing carols over the phone. ♦ There are so many opportunities to have family

fun this season. What will your family try?

Escuela San José Celebra las Navidades Nuestro mes de Diciembre fue centrado alrededor

de la preparación para la Navidad. Diferentes clases participaron en la preparación de misa durante el mes. Los alumnos de sexto grado prepararon un servicio de oración y santuarios para celebrar la fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. Los estudiantes en toda la escuela prepararon canciones y narración para las Posadas. Cada día que pasa, el asombro continúa aumentando en todo el edificio. Hay arte Navidad por toda la escuela.

Los estudiantes y sus familias se reunieron entregando generosamente a familias en necesidad. Recogieron los artículos para las cajas de comida. Trece niños tendrán una brillante Navidad debido al programa Operación de Regalos de Navidad. NJHS recogió gorros, guantes y mitones.

Ideas para la Temporada No es tarde para planificar tiempo con su familia

durante las Navidades. Trate de hacer algo nuevo este año. Una vez que comience, usted encontrará que usted dispondrá de tiempo para todas las actividades de diversión. • Encontrar libros de Navidad y tener una noche de

lectura familiar. • Hacer un lote de fabricación casera perfumada de

menta plastilina. • Comience su propio libro de vacaciones de la

familia con recuerdos e imágenes. • Crear tarjetas coloridas para personas en hospitales

o residencias. • Crear nuevos ornamentos reciclando viejas piezas de

un rompecabezas con un poco de pintura y purpurina.

• Hacer galletas y compartirlas con un vecino, el departamento de bomberos local o bibliotecarios.

• Usen todos sus juegos de mesa, recojan algunos bocadillos y disfruten de la diversión.

• Reunir un pequeño grupo a cantar y trate de ir de casa en casa o cantar por teléfono.

• Hay muchas oportunidades de diversión familiar en esta temporada. ¿Que es lo que su familia va hacer?