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The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph December 31, 2017

Assumption of the

Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Church

195 South Kankakee Street

Coal City, IL 60416

www.stmaryassumptionparish.org

Immaculate Conception

Parish

110 South School Street Braidwood, IL 60408

www.icparishbraidwood.org

December 31, 2017 Assumption Parish Website: stmaryassumptionparish.org Immaculate Conception Parish Webpage: icparishbraidwood.org

Notes From Our Pastor

Dear parish family,

As we continue to celebrate the Christmas mysteries, we are reminded today of the shining example of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. It is a day to ask God to help imitate the holy family in practicing the virtues of family life and the bonds of charity. Today’s first reading from the Book of Sirach highlights the importance of first loving and honoring one’s parents, and the blessings that flow from it. Saint Paul, in the second reading, exhorts us as brothers and sisters in the Lord, to lovingly bear with and forgive one another. Obedience and deference to each other requires great humility. It’s not about getting someone to submit to you, but rather, out of love for God, humbling yourself and submitting yourself to the other person. In the Gospel today, Joseph and Mary take the child Jesus to the temple in Jerusalem to be presented and consecrated to the Lord. They did their best to be obedient to all God asked them to do. They were obedient and faithful Jews who deeply loved God and strove to be faithful and obedient and they wanted to pass that faith, that love for God, on to their son. They lovingly cared for the child Jesus, brought him up to walk in the ways of the Lord, and lived in love and unity with God and one another. They sought to be a holy family... united in love and faith. Their life together as a family was marked by holiness and love, and it is the example after which all Christian Families are to pattern their lives. We are to imitate the example of the Holy Family by striving to live in love and unity with God and with one another. We are called to holiness, in easy and in difficult times, in good and in bad. By making our love for God, and obedience to Him a priority in life, this call to holiness becomes possible even in difficult moments of family life. Prayer is also necessary if we want to live in unity and in love with God and one another. The Catholic Christian Family should be a place where each member is growing in faith, where each member is loving and supporting one another to be the best they can be, where each member shines as a light before others. Praying together regularly, and attending Sunday Mass together, needs to be a normal

part of family life. It enables us to courageously live our faith, and it motivates us to do good. In short, by putting God first, by loving and supporting one another and by praying and attending Mass together families are more likely to stay together, to be holy, to shine as a light before others, to do good, and to know God’s gifts of peace and joy in their lives and in their home... making them able to share those gifts with others. Blessings to all our families, Father Noesen

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

December 31, 2017

My eyes have seen your salvation, which you prepared

in sight of all the peoples.

~Luke 2:30-31


recognize the infant Jesus as the fulfillment of Israel’s hope for redemption. In Simeon’s words we find a prediction of Mary’s witnessing of Jesus’ death on the cross. The Canticle of Simeon, also called by its Latin name, Nunc Dimitis, is prayed at night prayer, or compline, during the Liturgy of the Hours.

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New Year’s Day Mass Monday, January 1st ~ 2018

New Year’s Day ~ Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God

This is a Holy Day of Obligation.

10:00 AM Monday, January 1st

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish

The Christmas Season extends from

Christmas through the Baptism of the Lord ~ December 25th through January 8th.

See the bulletin for weekday Mass.

Sunday Reflection

Mary and Joseph present Jesus at the Temple in accordance with the Law of Moses.

Today the Church celebrates the Feast of the Holy Family. This celebration is assigned to the Sunday within the octave of Christmas. The Gospel for today is taken from the Gospel according to Luke and is part of Luke’s Infancy Narrative.

Today’s Gospel describes the presentation of the child Jesus in the Temple and shows Joseph and Mary as devout Jews, following the prescriptions of the Law of Moses. The Gospel alludes to several aspects of the Law of Moses: circumcision, the dedication of the firstborn son to the Lord, and the purification of a woman after childbirth.

According to the Law of Moses as presented in the Book of Leviticus, a woman was considered ritually unclean during her menstrual period and for a prescribed period of time following the birth of a child. After the birth of a son, a woman was considered ritually unclean for 40 days. After the birth of a daughter, a woman was considered unclean for 80 days. In order to be restored to ritual purity, a Jewish woman performed the appropriate rites of purification and made the prescribed ritual offering.

Today’s Gospel notes that Jesus was circumcised on the eighth day after his birth, in accordance with the Mosaic Law. At that time, he was called Jesus, the name he was given by the angel Gabriel. On the 40th day after Jesus’ birth, Mary performed the appropriate purification rites and made her offering at the Temple. Although the Law of Moses required an offering of a lamb, those who could not afford a lamb could substitute two turtledoves or two pigeons. In this scene, Luke identifies Joseph and Mary as being poor, and indeed throughout Luke’s Gospel, Jesus will show special concern for the poor.

Another Jewish rite referenced in this Gospel is the dedication of the firstborn son to the Lord. In remembrance of the feast of Passover, when the firstborn children of the Israelites in Egypt were saved from death, the Law of Moses prescribed that all firstborn males of Israel should be consecrated to the Lord. In this tradition, Mary and Joseph present the infant Jesus in the Temple in Jerusalem.

In Jerusalem, Luke reports that Mary and Joseph encounter two devout Jews, Simeon and Anna, who

In your charity, prayers and Mass offerings, please remember those who have died. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual

light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. May they and all the souls of the faithful dead rest in peace.

Amen

Evelyn Suydam


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Now that the renovation of our church is complete, many parishioners have mentioned how they have noticed and appreciated the wonderful new improvements that have been made. We are truly grateful to all parishioners and friends who have donated to this project and continue to pay on their pledges. However, we remain 1.2 million dollars in debt. This debt needs to be paid off as soon as the parish is able. As an expression of their gratitude and faith, many have expressed a desire to be part of the great things that have happened to our parish church by offering to make memorial donations to provide the many needed items we've installed.

Memorials provide an attractive opportunity for parishioners and supporters of Assumption Parish to remember loved ones and their family in a lasting way. Through our memorial gifts, much needed items for the renewal of our church building will be provided. A memorial is your opportunity to name/dedicate an item - a way to remember or "memorialize" the living or dead. It is not the purchase of an item itself (strictly speaking). Through memorials, much needed revenue to go toward paying off our debt will be realized, while providing items not necessarily budgeted for.

Please be generous in your gifts for our new church. Allow the Lord to direct you in your generosity, and make a true sacrificial offering back to the Lord for all the good He has done for you! A list of memorials can be found on the parish website or can be picked up in the parish office following New Year's Day. If you see anything you would like to memorialize, please call or stop in the parish office. Memorials are limited and granted on a first-come, first served basis and can be paid off with an installment plan. If you would like to sponsor a memorial, have any questions, or would like to discuss your giving possibilities, please call me at the parish office.

May the Lord be praised by our sacrifice and love for our new parish Church dedicated to the glory of God. Father Noesen - Pastor


FoMO By Br. Juan Macias Marquez, O.P.

Have you ever had FoMO? I’m guessing that you have, though you probably just didn’t know that it was called that. FoMO, a new acronym begotten by the younger generation (and now officially recognized by the Oxford Dictionary), is simply the “Fear of Missing Out.” One might use the term in a way such as this, “Oh man, I had FoMO last night because I couldn’t go to the concert with all of my friends.” People often use “FoMO” in relation to social media, which has the ability to insert you psychologically into a certain setting with certain people without the actual reality of being there. Now, while the term “FoMO” has been coined by the younger generation of Facebook, Instagram, or Snapchat users, people have been experiencing the “Fear of Missing Out” since long before the days of social media. We just didn’t have a name for it then.

Why do we experience FoMO? Because we are rarely satisfied with our current situation. As human beings, we’re needy creatures. I’m not just talking about the material needs of our bodies. We’re all needy at the deeper level of the heart. We need companionship, we need friends, we need love. The human heart is complicated, and “who can understand it” (Jeremiah 17:9)? In FoMO we experience the neediness of our heart, the unfulfilling lack of belonging, and it frightens us. We can be afraid that we weren’t worthy enough to receive an invite somewhere. Another fear might creep in if we couldn’t make a certain gathering and we think we could’ve been way happier if we would have been at this place with those people. Many times, though, these are lies we are perpetrating in our own minds. We far too often have a narrow view of fulfilling our own needs, which starts us on a downward spiral of negative thought. So, what is the way out of this slump?

We can look to three things to cure this uneasiness: acts of thanksgiving, the Eucharist, and the communion of saints. Having a thankful heart helps us to realize that we truly are weak and wounded creatures in need of many things. Exercising this virtue will also help us see that we’ve already been given much to be thankful for, such as the simple materials we have and the life of grace we partake in. In speaking about thanksgiving we ought to remember that the word “Eucharist” comes from Greek and means simply “thanksgiving.” So the Mass can be the best place to give thanks. During Mass, we have the gift of being surrounded by the “great cloud of witnesses” (Hebrews 12:1), the saints, who show us that we are not alone and who join us in worshiping Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. How could we have Fear of Missing Out on something else when we are with the holy ones in heaven along with the whole community of believers on earth who are united by the Holy Spirit?

The Church calls this supernatural reality the communion of saints. St. Josemaría Escrivá gives us a penetrating insight into what this gift calls us to as he says, “Constantly call to mind that at every moment you are cooperating in the human and spiritual formation of those around you, and of all souls—for the blessed Communion of Saints reaches as far as that. At every moment: when you work and rest; when people see you happy or worried . . . you pray as does a child of God and the peace of your soul shows through; when people see that you have suffered, that you have wept, and you smile.”

God does not leave us orphaned. We belong to something bigger than ourselves. The opportunity for communion through prayer and the people around us gives us the grounding we need to drive out insecurity from our hearts. As we continue this Advent, this season of longing, a question comes to mind: why be somewhere else when you can rest and calm your worrisome heart in the arms of the Savior?

ARE YOU HUNGRY?

If you don’t have enough to eat, Northern Illinois Food Bank can help. Northern Illinois Food Bank’s Mobile Pantry

distributes nutritious food in high-need areas and will be at:

Immaculate Conception ● 110 S. School Street ● Braidwood IL 60408 Monday, January 29, 2018 ● Time of Distribution: 3 PM to 5 PM.

Food is free to low-income neighbors in need. Please bring bags or boxes to package your food. Food is distributed on a first come, first served basis, while supplies last.


“Christmas Blessings from Deacon Bill Dunn and all of the

Family Faith Formation catechists, aides and volunteers.

May the Love of Christ

warm your hearts and your homes during this holy season

and throughout the coming year!”

Deacon Bill

Braidwood Food Pantry Open Tuesday - 8 AM to Noon

Community Care Center 112 S Center Street - Braidwood

630 738-8863 for more information

Consider Making a Year-End Gift to Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church

or Immaculate Conception Church As the end of the year approaches, we begin to reflect upon the many blessings bestowed upon us. The end of the year also provides a great opportunity to thank God for these blessings by gifting to Assumption or Immaculate Conception church. The benefits of income tax deductions, capital gains savings and other financial benefits are significant advantages that provide an incentive to make a gift at the year-end.

There are many different ways of contributing a gift. However, two of the easiest and most direct methods to gift are donations of cash and appreciated stock or other investments. You can also make other financially advantageous gifts such as real estate, life insurance, charitable remainder trusts, gift annuities, will/trust bequests and IRA/retirement accounts.

For more information on how you can help make a difference by contributing a year-end gift, please contact:

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church Sonia Hertogs - Business Manager (815) 518-5776 Immaculate Conception Church Teri Brummerstedt (815) 458-2125

Father Noesen

3rd Annual Trivia Night January 6, 2018

Doors Open 6pm Trivia Starts 7pm

Table of 8 contestants: $200 Round Sponsorship $100, Auction and Raffles

Contact Drew Benson (815) 791-6148 to enroll and volunteer to help at this event.

ST. VINCENT’S TABLE

Saint Vincent’s Table will return on January 8th serving free hot and nutritional dinners to people in need or who are hungry every Monday from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the First Baptist Church - Route 113 - Coal City, IL.

Braidwood’s Immaculate Conception Church is partnering with Ignite Christian Church and Coal City’s First Baptist Church, New Hope

Presbyterian Church and Assumption Church for this weekly event.

Assumption Food Pantry CLOSED UNTIL JANUARY 9, 2018

100 S Baima Street - Coal City 815 518-2000 for more information


Assumption Building Fund Upcoming Events

Annual Night at the Races: April 28, 2018

This annual event is an important fundraiser for our parish. Please plan to attend and join your family and friends in a night of horse races, silent and live auctions, and raffles. The committee is in need of parishioner volunteers to be part of the planning committee to ensure a successful event. Please contact Cindi Grove (815) 735-1432 or Teri Boylan (815) 326-0254

The Assumption Parish Stewardship Committee meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 7pm in the Madonna Room. We welcome new members and pray that you will join us in this important mission of raising funds for our Building Campaign.

Assumption Parish † Flames of Faith †

† For greater faith and witness.

† For all suffering parishioners at Assumption and Immaculate Conception.

† For those in the R.C.I.A. and those seeking entrance into the Catholic Church.

† For our government leaders and all those who serve in the military.

† That more parishioners may enter into daily prayer and Eucharistic Adoration.

† For a personal intention.

Six candles burn perpetually around the Blessed Sacrament in the Mother of the Eucharist Adoration Chapel. Intentions listed below are remembered for ONE WEEK [Sunday to Sunday]. The burning candles serve as a constant prayer before the Lord, present in the Blessed Sacrament. Envelopes for you to have your intentions remembered and prayed for are available in the Adoration Chapel or in the Church.

The candles will burn this week for the following intentions:

In Your Charity, Pray for the Sick

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Immaculate Conception Parishes

Gino Altiery, Gloria Barre, Thomas Baumann, Braedan Belcher, Bridget Black,

Margaret Borio, Arie Brown, Megan Bugg, Pat Byrne, Nadia Cannon,

Baby Johnny Carver, Joseph Chalupa, Marjorie Flynn, Michael Gallagher, Ryliegh Girot,

Joanne Goyette, Les Heberer, Kim Kryzak, Beverly Luck, Greg Maruszak, John McClennan,

Bob McConnell, Jadon & Anias McDonald, Christopher Miller, Brian Pierbolte,

Valynda Planeta, Lynn Red, Megan Riley, Lorraine Rink, Bobby Roeback, Will Thompson,

David Verona, Natalie West, Ron Wills, Marie Winkler, Tom Zych, Holly Zykwa

For our complete Sick List policy please contact your parish office

Life Line Screening, a leading provider of preventive health screenings, is pleased to offer a preventive health event at Immaculate Conception Church on 1/15/2018. Five screenings will be offered that scan for potential health problems related to: blocked arteries which is a leading cause of stroke; abdominal aortic aneurysms which can lead to a ruptured aorta; hardening of the arteries in the legs which is a strong predictor of heart disease; atrial fibrillation or irregular heart beat which is closely tied to stroke risk; and a bone density screening, for men and women, used to assess the risk of osteoporosis. Register for a Wellness Package which includes 4 vascular tests and osteoporosis screening from $149 ($139 with our member discount). All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete.

There are three ways to register for this event and to receive a $10 discount off any package priced above $129:

Call toll-free 1-888-653-6441 or visit http://lifelinescreening.com/communitycircle

or text the word circle to 797979

Saturday, January 6 8:30 AM Mass

Assumption Church


ASSUMPTION PARISH MASS INTENTIONS SUNDAY December 31

Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph 7:30 AM Mass Jim Onsen (Betty Watson)

Kenneth Luck (Family) Mildred B. Lestina (Lucille DeGulie)

Nancy Friedle (Don & Pat Bianchetta) Rita Washburn (Dean and Marianne)

William Carpenter (Edward & Lorraine Pierard)

11:15 AM Mass Parishioners

MONDAY January 1 New Year’s Day Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God

10:00 AM Mass Margaret Viglia (Alan & Janis Gagliardo)

TUESDAY January 2 6:30 PM Mass Saint Peregrine Novena for the Sick and Blessing

with the Relic of the Saint For the Poor Souls enrolled in our Parish Purgatorial Society

WEDNESDAY January 3 Christmas Weekday 8:00 AM Rosary ● 8:30 AM Mass Sam J. Testa

FRIDAY January 5 Saint John Neumann 8:00 AM Rosary ● 8:30 AM Mass Frank and Jackie Folkers

SATURDAY January 6 Christmas Weekday Saint Andre Bessette

8:30 AM Mass and Anointing of the Sick 4:00 PM Vigil Mass George Kirn (Family)

Mark Wharrie (Charlotte Wharrie) Mary Lou Erjavec (Charlotte Wharrie)

Jim Cushing (Family)

SUNDAY January 7 The Epiphany of the Lord 7:30 AM Mass Parishioners 11:15 AM Mass Bill Wharrie (Bob & Marcella Guess)

Dave Pierard (Tony & Rennie Bosonetta) Evelyn Suydam

COMBINED PARISH EVENT CALENDAR

SUNDAY December 31 No Events

MONDAY January 1 Happy New Year! CLOSED - Assumption Food Pantry - 100 S Baima St C.C. CLOSED - Assumption and Immaculate Conception Offices TUESDAY January 2 8:00 AM - Braidwood Food Pantry Open Until Noon CLOSED - Assumption Food Pantry - 100 S Baima St C.C. 10:00 AM - ACG Meeting - Immaculate Conception 4:30 PM - Legion of Mary Meeting - Immaculate Conception

6:00 PM - Narcotics Anonymous meets every Tuesday - Immaculate Conception Parish hall. More information: 815-516-9789

8:00 PM - Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Tuesday -Immaculate Conception parish hall. More information: 815-458-3068

WEDNESDAY January 3 CLOSED - Assumption Food Pantry - 100 S Baima St C.C. 6:30 PM - Adult Faith Formation DVD - G.K. Chesterton by

Bishop Baron - Immaculate Conception 7:00 PM - Stewardship/Fundraising Mtg - Assumption (Madonna Hall)

THURSDAY January 4 CLOSED - Assumption Food Pantry - 100 S Baima St C.C. FRIDAY January 5 CLOSED - Assumption Food Pantry - 100 S Baima St C.C.

SATURDAY January 6 8:30 AM - Mass and Anointing of the Sick - Assumption Church 5:00 PM - Trivia Night - Assumption (Berst Hall)

SUNDAY January 7 Our Lady of Mercy Collection for God's Poor - Assumption Church 9:00 AM - Family Faith Formation - Assumption (RE Building)

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION MASS INTENTIONS SUNDAY December 31

Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph 9:30 AM Mass Parishioners

TUESDAY January 2 8:00 AM Rosary ● 8:30 AM Communion Service

THURSDAY January 4 Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton 8:00 AM Rosary ● 8:30 AM Mass Frank Kurtz

SATURDAY January 6 Christmas Weekday Saint Andre Bessette

5:45 PM Vigil Mass Parishioners

SUNDAY January 7 The Epiphany of the Lord 9:30 AM Mass Bishop Joseph Imesch

Our Lady of Mercy Collection for God's Poor Assumption Church ● Sunday, January 7, 2018


Assumption Parish Weekly Offering + E-giving

2017-18 Annual Budget Projection $335,000 Fiscal YTD Budget Projection (As of 11/30/17) 139,583 Fiscal YTD Actual Collection (As of 11/30/17) 142,465

2016 Prior Year Sunday Collection (12/25/16) 3,260

2017 Current Year Sunday Collection (12/24/17)

Sunday Weekly Goal 6,442

collections will be published on 01/7/18

Immaculate Conception Parish Weekly Offering

2017-18 Annual Budget Projection $130,000 Fiscal YTD Budget Projection (As of 11/30/17) 54,166 Fiscal YTD Actual Collection (As of 11/30/17) 46,792

2016 Prior Year Sunday Collection (12/25/16) 5,091

2017 Current Year Sunday Collection (12/24/17)

Sunday Weekly Goal 2,500

Due to the Days of Christmas

Catholic Giving: "Jesus' disciples and Christian stewards recognize God as the origin of life, giver of freedom, and source of all things. We are grateful for the gifts we have received and are eager to use them to show our love for God and for one another. We look to the life and teaching of Jesus for guidance in living as Christian stewards...Stewards of God's gifts are not passive beneficiaries. We cooperate with God in our own redemption and in the redemption of others." (To Be a Christian Steward, A Summary of the U.S. Bishops' Pastoral Letter on Stewardship, 1992)

For Assumption parishioners and guests Please consider participating in our electronic (online) giving program. Visit our website www.stmaryassumptionparish.org and click on the E-Giving tab. E-Giving is a safe and secure system for all your donations including religious education tuition, Our Lady of Mercy Fund and Assumption Building Campaign donations. If you need assistance, please contact Sonia Hertogs, Parish Business Manager, at (815) 634-4171

If you are a parishioner of Immaculate Conception and attend mass at Assumption (or vice versa), please use your envelopes from your home church or write your home parish on an envelope from the church you’re attending. This is important to ensure proper allocation of church contributions. Thank you.

Assumption Parish Weekend Ministries Schedule

Visit our webpage for the most current schedule Saturday, January 6 - 4:00 PM SERVERS Bailee Green, Beth Green, Robert Kaluzny, Izzy Kaluzny E.M. Paul Hulbert, Charlotte Wharrie, Terry Halliday LECTOR George Kaluzny

Sunday, January 7 - 7:30 AM SERVERS Ron Marketti, Tom Buban, Jim Micetich

E.M. Dianne Marketti, Nicole Leman, Janice Unger, Deacon LECTOR James Jacobek

Sunday, January 7 - 11:15 AM SERVERS Hannah Krull, Christian Micetich, Chessa Kuhel

E.M. Pat Hudetz, Joe Hudetz, Pam Carlton, Deacon LECTOR Laura Kirman

Monday, January 8 COUNTERS Laura W., Suzanne H., Rick M., Roseanne M

Immaculate Conception Weekend Ministries Schedule

Visit our webpage for the most current schedule Saturday, January 6 - 5:45 PM SERVERS Laura Tatroe E.M. Rita Werner (Maria Chalupa) LECTOR Barb King ORG / CAN Alice Faletti/Susan Trimby GREETERS Angie Kelleher, Mike Molloy, W Saltzman, Dan Wilson

Sunday, January 7 - 9:30 AM SERVERS Nick Cieslak, Zack Cieslak

E.M. Bob Dragovan, M Dragovan, Lee Roberts, (Gale Roberts) LECTOR Tamra Cieslak

ORG / CAN Kathy Dillon/Rosemary Cannon

GREETERS Jim Peters, Tim Wilkerson

Monday, January 8

COUNTERS Kay, Rita, Cecelia


Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish www.stmaryassumptionparish.org

195 South Kankakee Street ● Coal City, IL 60416 Voice (815) 634-4171 After Hours (815) 518-5771

Email: [email protected]

Office Hours Monday through Thursday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Friday 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Pastor Rev. Robert Noesen (815) 518-5774 Deacon Deacon William Bevan (815) 634-4171 Deacon Deacon William Dunn (815) 518-5775 Business Manager Sonia Hertogs (815) 518-5776

Parish Secretary Tricia DiChristofano Teri Brummerstedt

(815) 634-4171 (815) 518-5284

Music Coordinator Rita Wise (815) 634-4171 Youth Ministry Deacon William Dunn (815) 518-5775 Parish Counselor Annette Spezio (708) 743-9729 Director of Catechesis Deacon William Dunn (815) 518-5775 Food Pantry and St. Vincent Table SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Celebrated the Second and Fourth Sundays of the month following the 11:15 AM Mass. Parents are required to attend a Baptismal Preparation meeting prior to the Baptism. Please contact the Parish Secretary to register. FUNERALS It is the responsibility of the parish to bury their dead. Funeral liturgies are ordinarily celebrated at 10:00 AM. The funeral director will contact Father Noesen regarding arrangements. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Arrangements must be made at least six months in advance. Marriage Preparation Classes are required to be completed before the Sacrament of Marriage can be celebrated. Please contact the parish office before making wedding arrangements. SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK Celebrated First Saturday during the 8:00 AM Mass at Assumption Parish or by appointment. Devotions in Honor of St. Peregrine, the patron Saint of those who suffer with cancer or any incurable disease or condition, are held on the first Tuesday of each month following the 6:30 PM Mass at Assumption Parish. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Wednesday before the 8:30 AM Mass First Fridays before the 8:30 AM Mass Saturday evening from 3:20 - 3:45 PM

Gordon and Kathy Milne (815) 518-2000

Immaculate Conception Parish www.icparishbraidwood.org

110 South School Street ● Braidwood, IL 60416 Voice 815.458.2125 FAX 815.458.2836 Email: [email protected]

Office Hours Office hours vary.

Please call Parish Office to schedule an appointment

Pastor Rev. Robert Noesen (815) 518-5774 Deacon Deacon William Bevan (815) 634-4171 Deacon Deacon William Dunn (815) 518-5775 Parish Office Teri Brummerstedt (815) 458-2125 Youth Ministry Dave & Sara Wollgast (815) 287-2036 Parish Counselor Annette Spezio (708) 743-9729 Director of Catechesis Deacon William Dunn (815) 518-5775 SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Celebrated on the First and Third Sunday of the month after the 9:30 AM Mass. Parents are required to attend a Baptismal Preparation meeting prior to the Baptism. Please contact the Parish Secretary to register. FUNERALS It is the responsibility of the parish to bury their dead. Funeral liturgies are ordinarily celebrated at 10:00 AM. The funeral director will contact Father Noesen regarding arrangements. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Arrangements must be made at least six months in advance. Marriage Preparation Classes are required to be completed before the Sacrament of Marriage can be celebrated. Please contact the parish office before making wedding arrangements. SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK Celebrated First Saturday during the 8:00 AM Mass at Assumption Parish or by appointment. Devotions in Honor of St. Peregrine, the patron Saint of those who suffer with cancer or any incurable disease or condition, are held on the first Tuesday of each month following the 6:30 PM Mass at Assumption Parish. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Saturdays following the 5:45 PM Mass

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION CHAPEL The Adoration Chapel in Fr. White Hall is open 24/7, and unlocked daily from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. A code is available for those visiting the chapel before or after hours. Please call Bill Scheer at (815) 458-6800 for the code or to make an Adoration commitment.

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