Saints Beatrice & Maria Goretti

Parish

REV. ROBERT SCHULTZ, Pastor Marlene Bacha, Business Manager

Richard Gersten, Music Director Zerlina Kirchen, Religious Education: 847-671-6429

Sue Hilger, Parish Nurse

Rectory: 4157 Atlantic Avenue Schiller Park, IL 60176

847-678-0138 Email: stbeatricechurch@outlook.com Website: www.stbeatriceparish.org

Weekend Mass:

Saturday—4:30pm, Sunday—9:30am and 11:30am at St. Beatrice Church

Weekday Mass: Monday—Thursday at 8:30am at St. Beatrice Church

Holy Day Masses:

8:30am, 12:00pm, 7:00pm at St. Beatrice Church

Confession (Reconciliation): Saturday Afternoons from 3:30-4:00pm at St. Beatrice Church

Baptisms:

Baptisms are celebrated once a month at 1:00pm at St. Beatrice Church

Contact the rectory to register as a new parishioner or to schedule a Baptism, Wedding, Funeral, or Anointing.

ST. BEATRICE CHURCH 9701 W. Irving Park Road

Schiller Park, Illinois 60176

ST. MARIA GORETTI CHURCH 10050 Ivanhoe Avenue

Schiller Park, Illinois 60176

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From the Pastor’s Desk

My message on this first weekend after Christmas Day is the same every year: Christmas is not over! I think it’s sad that our secular culture starts closing the door on Christmas celebrations on Dec.

26th (e.g., radio stations that play Christmas music throughout November and December stop doing so on

Dec. 26th, right as the Christmas season is just beginning). So, I always like to remind everyone that this is

now the joyous season that we were preparing for during Advent. This is the time to rejoice that, in this

difficult year of 2020, the Light of Christ is still present in our world, and that our Lord is Emmanuel, which

means God-with-us.

So, liturgically speaking, the Christmas season lasts until the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, which will fall

on Sunday, Jan. 10th. But right now, we also celebrate the Christmas Octave. You see, the mystery of Jesus’

Incarnation at Christmas is so important that we celebrate Christmas Day as an Octave, an eight-day

celebration (each day this week is considered to be an extension of Christmas Day). We also do this with

Easter Sunday.

During this Christmas Octave we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family (Jesus, Mary, and Joseph) this

weekend. We then conclude the Octave with the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God on Jan. 1st, when we

honor Mary’s motherhood. This Solemnity is normally a Holy Day of Obligation, but the Cardinal’s

dispensation from attending Mass in-person is still in effect. However, we will still have two in-person

Masses for this Solemnity (we should not need more than two, based on previous years’ attendance for this

feast day). Masses for Mary, Mother of God will be at 4:30pm on Dec. 31st, and 10:30am on Jan. 1st.

Registration for these Masses will close on Dec. 30th at 2:00pm.

We then continue the Christmas celebration with the Solemnity of the Epiphany on Jan. 3rd, and (as I said)

the Baptism of the Lord on Jan. 10th. I hope that you can join us for some or all of these great Christmas

liturgies.

And before we say goodbye to 2020 (which I’m sure everyone wants to do!) and say hello to 2021, don’t

forget that now is the best time to buy our parish’s Hypod raffle tickets. You can buy Hypod tickets anytime

throughout the year, but it makes the most sense to buy them now, before the first raffle drawing on Jan. 4th,

because that will give you the most chances to win.

Hypod tickets are $10 each, and there is a drawing every Monday for a $100 prize, and a $500 prize on the

last Monday of each month. And even if your ticket wins, it goes back in the pot for the next week’s drawing,

which gives you multiple chances to win with one ticket (but obviously, the more tickets you buy, the more

chances you have to win). So, if you buy your tickets before the first drawing on Jan. 4th, you will get the full

52 chances to win a cash prize with each ticket. Hypod tickets can be purchased at the rectory, or they are

also available at the back of church. Simply fill out the stubs, attach your payment to them, and drop them in

the Sunday collection or at the rectory.

Finally, I would like to express my profound gratitude to those of you who sent me Christmas cards and gifts.

It is difficult to try to thank everyone personally (I’m still working on late Christmas cards!), so please know

how much I appreciate your thoughtfulness and generosity.

St. Beatrice & St. Maria Goretti, pray for us. Have a Blessed New Year! May God bless you.

Fr. Rob

PAGE THREE Holy Family:

Today is the feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph.

During our New Year, may our families “grow in wisdom and have

the favor of God upon them.”

This month, through your gifts, the society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to bring Christmas to the hearts of the poor, by assisting families with food. Thanks!

Readings For The

Week

Monday: 1 Jn 1:5 — 2:2; Ps 124:2-5, 7b-8: Mt:13-18

Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-3, 5b-6; Lk 2:22-35

Wednesday: 1 Jn 2:12-17; Ps 96:7-10; Lk 2:36-40

Thursday: 1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18

Friday: Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7;

Lk 2:16-21

Saturday: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28

Sunday: Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13;

Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12 FEAST OF FAITH Processions

Why does the liturgy begin with a procession? It is not just a practical matter of getting the ministers of the liturgy from the sacristy to the sanctuary. The procession is a powerful sign of who we are as Christian people. We are not static, staying in one place. We are going somewhere. Our procession leads us to the altar, sign of Christ’s presence in our midst. We move, we process, because we recognize our need for what Christ is preparing for us at that table. We go forward eagerly, because we are hungry for that heavenly food. This procession is an orderly one: servers, deacon, priest presider. Each is set apart by distinctive vesture: albs for the altar servers, dalmatic for the deacon, chasuble for the priest. The procession is an image of the hierarchical structure of the Church. On a deeper level it is an image of unity in diversity. We are all on a journey to the heavenly city, but each of us is clothed with different gifts. We all receive the call to service, but not in the same way. Only by coming together in all our wonderful variety can we achieve the work of the kingdom. —Corinna Laughlin, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

WE ARE GOD’S HOLY FAMILY

The scriptures of Israel are filled with many

stories of barren couples who were miraculously

granted the gift of children by God. Surely the

best known among these is the first reading from

today, from which Luke took inspiration when he

recounted the miraculous birth of John the

Baptist to Zechariah and Elizabeth, and the more

miraculous birth of Jesus to Mary and Joseph. In

each instance, we are given examples or role

models of those who trusted in God. More than

examples of those who trust, they are models of

self-surrender. They abandoned their own

presuppositions and prejudices about the

workings of the world and turned their lives over

to belief in a God who can make life grow where

none ought to; a God who can turn death around

into a new and unimagined life; a God who can,

today, take a tiny child of humble parents in an

insignificant town and make him into a light for

all the world. This is what we, as God’s holy

family, are called to do each day: to trust not in

ourselves and the way we think things should be,

but to open ourselves and surrender ourselves in

faith to a God of endless promise.

Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

PAGE FOUR Lectors

Thursday—December 31st 4:30—Joan Golembiewski Friday—January 1st 10:30—Lynn Louis Charles Saturday—January 2nd 4:30—Ellen Melnitzke Sunday—January 3rd 9:30—Kitch Gorzynski 11:30—Bobby Lima

Masses For The Week Sunday—December 27th 9:30— Lena & Raymond Gennetti, req. Family Victor Schimanski, req. Alice Danhoffer Thomas Griffin, req. Family Matthew O’Brien, req. Family Maragaret Mary Florio, req. Fran Chiappetta George Hoss, Req. Richard Gersten 11:30—Rita & Raymond Green, req. Arlene Caragher Alexander Buziuk, req. Family Monday—December 28th 8:30— Poor Souls in Purgatory, req. Heidorn Fam. Tuesday—December 29th 8:30— Parishioners Wednesday—December 30th 8:30—Tim Sullivan, req. Family Darlene Boncimino, req. Don Boncimino Lois M. Louletta, req. Kathryn Rader Family Thursday—December 31st 4:30—Schreiner & Wahl Family Tim Sullivan, req. Family Cocnato Family, req. Family Friday—January 1st 10:30—Schreiner & Wahl Family Gorge Hoss, req. Mr. & Mrs. Michael Thompson Saturday—January 2nd 4:30—Parishioners Sunday—January 3rd 9:30— Gorge Hoss, req. Jerry Hoss & Family Margaret Florio, req. Moe & John Arnold 11:30—Parishioners

Mass Presider

Thursday—December 31st 4:30—Fr. Michael Njeru Friday—January 1st 7:30—Fr. Michael Njeru Saturday—January 2nd 4:30—Fr. Michael Njeru Sunday—January 3rd 9:30—Fr. Michael Njeru 11:30—Fr. Michael Njeru

Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God

(Holy Day of Obligation) Masses will be held on: New Years Eve: 4:30pm

New Years Day: 10:30am

You must register to attend these Masses. Mass registration opens

Monday, December 21st at 10am and closes Tuesday, December 30th at 2pm.

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Religious Education News Coordinator of Lifelong Faith Formation: Ms. Zerlina Kirchen

Phone: 847-671-6429 Email: religiousedcoordinator@outlook.com

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, January 19, 2021 Religious Ed. Class—6:00—8:00pm Confirmation Biography Form Due

Saturday, January 23, 2021

Religious Ed. Class—9:00—11:30am Confirmation Biography Form Due

Saturday, January 30, 2021

Special Sacraments Class—9:00—11:0am

Wednesday, February 3, 2021 First Reconciliation—7pm at St. Beatrice Church

Saturday, February 6, 2021

Religious Ed. Class—9:00—11:30am

Wednesday, February 10, 2021 First Reconciliation—7pm at St. Beatrice Church

Saturday, February 13, 2021

Special Sacraments Class—9:00—11:00am

The Solemnity of

Mary, Mother of God

January 1, 2021

Don’t Forget to Practice the Prayer of the Month for January:

The Hail Mary!

What We’re Learning

3rd Grade (Saturdays)

We learned about the Bible being the word of

God. We learned that going to church or

watching Mass online or on TV are ways that we

can celebrate the miracle of the Last Supper

where Jesus changed wine into His Blood and

bread into His Body.

PAGE SIX Hypod Winner December 21, 2020

$100 Winner—Shirley Kohnke Tkt# 0848 Seller—Same

Tickets are still available from the Rectory during the week

COVID-19 GUIDELINES Face Coverings

Face Coverings must be worn the entire time you are

in church and in all parish buildings.

Hand Sanitizer and Social Distancing

Please use the hand sanitizer

located at the

entrances of church.

Please make sure to sit 6 feet

away from those not in your

household.

Please follow the lines in the center aisle when

you come up for Communion.

Reception of Communion

Please make sure to leave your mask on when

you come up to Communion.

Communion will only be given in the hand.

After you receive Communion, please step to the

marker on either side of Father and pull down

your mask and consume the Consecrated Host

before returning to your pew.

Lucy Ramirez Adriana Morello

Bill Cyplick Gloria Sullivan

Paul Medo Denise Stoll

James Cunningham Anthony Manna Patrick Sullivan

Carl Schuyler Lou Falco

Eleanor Vogel Marlene O’Brien

Jerry Hoss Joan Kohut

Bill Mackey Leroy Plier

Curly Sheridan Blanca Selsky Carol Heidorn

Eugene Fortin, Jr. Joseph Castellenti

Kathy Sassolino Francine Nuccio

Char Banyai Eugene Larsen

Mary Ellen Chrusciel Lilian Medo

Howard Heidorn Frank Banyai

Please Pray For

Coming Soon!

2021 HYPOD Tickets

2021 HYPOD Tickets will soon be available at the rectory.

HYPOD is the biggest fundraiser the parish has!

Tickets are $10 and good for 52 drawings a year.

Prizes: $100 Every Week

(40 Drawings) Starting January 4, 2021

$500 Last Day of the Month (12 Drawings)

Starting January 25, 2021

Please help the parish in raising money for this fundraiser!

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How Can You Help Your Parish?

1. Use electronic giving for your Sunday donation, so you don’t have to worry about using checks or envelopes. Go to www.stbeatriceparish.org and click on “Donate” to sign up! 2. Shop on AmazonSmile. Go to www.smile.amazon.com and select St. Beatrice from the list of charities. We will then be listed as your charity every time you log onto AmazonSmile, which offers the same products as Amazon.com. For every purchase you make, Saints Beatrice & Maria Goretti parish will receive 0.5% of the amount! 3. Remember Saints Beatrice & Maria Goretti parish in your will!

Please Pray For Those Who Are Ill: Christopher Slawecki, Regina Kasper, Marian Ruth, Elizabeth Polce, Joseph & Beatrice Giannone, Jennifer

Kober, Evelyn Cusinato, John Rozak, Betty Ann Graham, Adam Williams, Vincent & Michelle San Filippo, Maria Giangrasso, Norma Orsi, Noella Schutt, Sarah Gragnani, Patrick Stark, Mary Ann Posinger, Marie Quinlan, Catherine & Steve Schreiner, Wally Glover, Jean Wesolowski, Charlotte Sarno, Edith Jendruczek, Vicky Majewski (nee Julitz), Sophia Nunez, Susan Siekierski, Dolores Jozsa, Sr. Laurette Bellamy, S.P., Bernie Cwan, Bill McMurray, Bill Hjelmgren, Jim Puchner, John Oakey, Ronald C. Miller, Anna Tylewski, Louis Ramirez, Jim Hermann, Mary Lauro, Joseph Miranda, Odis L. Clark, Kathy Rothgery, Mary Zoch, Jimmy Kokonas, Matthew Ksiavek, Ann Baxter, Gregory Novak, Sr., Judy Mitrenga, Gus Campeotto, Angela DeFranco, Ted & Joan Lester,

Gary Hickerson, Angela Ewart, Michael & Vivian Jennings, Donna Roberts, Betty Bajzek, Tina Baroni, Wayne Castrovillari, Thomas Gibb, Irene Zettl, Jonathan Hernandez, Viktor Heinz, Shannon Vaile, Jacob Corona, Odelia Martinez, Joan Weichbrodt, Dolores Lacorte, Rev. Mike Valente, Cathy DiGiovanni, Kathryn Radek, Valerie Simosko, Brian Kelly, Patricia Jahnke, Claudio DiBenedetto, Sarah Tripoli, Joseph D’Amico, Nancy Wright, Chester Piowarczyk, De Covelli, Lorraine Quintana, Sonia Bonacci, Kathy Reinhofer, Mary Ann Jaeger, Angelo Passialis

Please Pray For Those in the Military: Sergeant Michael Bavone & Private Christopher Bavone, US Army. Staff Sergeant John J. Schreiner, U.S.A.F. Sargeant Michael Keaty, HN Nathan Wrobbel US Navy, U.S.M.C. Gunnery Sergeant Osvaldo Rodriguez, U.S.M.C. Kyle E. Ruth

Rest in Peace

It is a holy and wholesome thought that we pray for the dead,”

please remember: Eleanor Rammel in your prayers.

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Children of Eternity You are children of eternity.

Your immortal crown awaits you, to reward your duty and love.

You may indeed sow here in tears, but you may be sure there to reap in joy.

—St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

Time Do not squander time,

for that is the stuff life is made of. —Benjamin Franklin

2021 MASS BOOK IS OPEN!

FILL OUT THIS FORM WITH YOUR MASS INTENTIONS AND

EITHER DROP IT OFF AT THE RECTORY OR PUT IT IN THE COLLECTION BASKET.

THE MASS STIPEND IS $10.00 FOR EACH INTENTION.

OUR MASS SCHEDULE IS AS FOLLOWS:

DAILY MASS-MONDAY—THURSDAY AT 8:30AM

WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE:

SATURDAY AT 4:30PM AND SUNDAY AT 9:30AM AND 11:30AM

HOLY DAY SCHEDULE—8:30AM, 12 NOON, AND 7PM

IF WE CANNOT SCHEDULE YOUR INTENTIONS AT THE TIME AND DATE

REQUESTED, WE WILL SCHEDULE THEM AS CLOSE TO THOSE TIMES AS POSSIBLE. ________________________________ __________________________________

YOUR NAME PHONE NUMBER OR EMAIL

INTENTIONS DATE AND TIME PREFERRED

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