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Parish Office: 773.486.4300 Parish Fax: 773.252.5346 School Office: 773.486.1334 School Fax: 773.486.1782 www.stjohnberchmans.org 2517 Logan Boulevard Chicago, IL 60647 Masses: Monday-Thursday: 7:00 a.m. Friday: 8:30 a.m. Saturday (Vigil): 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:15 a.m., 9:45 a.m., 11:30 a.m. (Spanish), & 6:30 p.m. Reconciliation (Confession): Saturday: 4:00 p.m. Weekdays: by Appointment T H E E PI P H ANY OF T HE L O R D January 3, 2016 The Epiphany of the Lord

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Parish Office: 773.486.4300

Parish Fax: 773.252.5346

School Office: 773.486.1334

School Fax: 773.486.1782

www.stjohnberchmans.org

2517 Logan Boulevard Chicago, IL 60647

Masses: Monday-Thursday: 7:00 a.m.

Friday: 8:30 a.m.Saturday (Vigil): 5:00 p.m.

Sunday: 8:15 a.m., 9:45 a.m.,11:30 a.m. (Spanish), & 6:30 p.m.

Reconciliation (Confession):Saturday: 4:00 p.m.

Weekdays: by Appointment

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Our Mission:Rooted in Christ, touched by His love and mercy, the Saint John Berchmans community finds unity in its diversity, proclaims by Word, Sacrament, and service, that the Kingdom of God is at hand, and declares that all are welcome in this place.

Dear Friends,

In my dining room, on a side table, rests a small nativity scene. It’s a short handmade set from Mexico. It consists of just a dozen little statues. It sits on a table that is accessible to a three-year-old visitor who frequents the rectory. He entertained himself with the characters of the scene while his mother participated in a meeting at the dining room. After

the meeting he really wanted to show us and tell us about some of his favorite characters – the angel and the kings. He liked the kings because they went to see Jesus and because they brought him gifts.

From the mouth of a three-year-old we can learn much. As we continue to celebrate the Christmas season (yes, we are still in the Christmas season for another week!) during this great Year of Mercy, on this feast of the Epiphany of the Lord, maybe we can consider the actions of the Magi. Perhaps you and I will commit this year to visiting Jesus and sharing with him – and his Church – our gifts.

We can take time to be with the Lord, to go to see him in a sense, in prayer. We must not allow ourselves to become to busy, or too caught up with the quotidian and mundane and deprive ourselves of the opportunity for encounter. The Magi, I’m sure, could have come up with all kinds of excuses to not follow the star. They did not deprive themselves of the encounter with the Christ Child. So commit to taking the time. Encounter the Lord in our midst.

Daily prayer allows us to encounter the Lord. When do you pray? Where? Is your life becoming to crowded with noise and with stuff to allow for that great encounter? I invite you to carve out some time – every day – away from distractions and noises and racing from here to there to quietly and peacefully encounter the Lord in prayer. He will surprise you with his love, and mercy and comfort. Another suggestion I have as we enter this Year of Mercy involves daily Mass. In the Mass, we encounter the Lord. He comes to us in Word and Sacrament and sends us (as the Magi too were sent) back into the world. I have been devoted to daily Mass since my early childhood. I believe God strengthens us through reception of the Eucharist.

Whenever I work with people who experience difficulty, tragedy, or loss in their lives, I encourage them to do two things: go to Mass more than once a week and share their gifts with the poor. Lately, I have been

thinking about the Year of Mercy and how we as a parish can enter into it. We don’t really have to be experiencing difficulty, tragedy or loss to sense the need for God’s tender mercy. We all, always, everyday, need God’s tender mercy. We also all, always, everyday are called to be instruments of that tender mercy that comes to us in so many ways. Think about joining us for Mass during the week. Weekday Masses, intimate, brief (20-25 minutes!) opportunities to encounter the Lord, provide a great start to a day. We celebrate Mass Monday- Thursday at 7:00am and at 8:30am on Fridays. Join us this year! You will find strength and mercy, love and peace at the beginning of your day – and will have time to get out and continue to do what God has in store for you.

The Magi shared their gifts. They gave what they had. Perhaps they did so because they realized both who Jesus was and from whom all their gifts came. When we realize who Jesus is in our lives, and when we consider the giver of all good gifts, then we will be impelled to give gifts of ourselves in return. The Christ Child invites and encourages us to share what we have. The Magi did not hold back. They gave. So, in the same way, we must give.

Please think of ways you can share what you have this year. The Pope has encouraged us to practice the works of mercy, and to be especially mindful of the poor. How will you let go of attachments and give what you have?

Speaking of giving… I take this opportunity to thank those who worked so hard to make our Christmas celebrations beautiful, joyful, and welcoming. I especially thank Jennifer, Joe, Jean, Willie, Maria and Claudia.

Happy New Year!

P. S. We have received some generous Legacy gifts have raised over $300,00 of our $430,000 wrap up goal. This campaign comes to an end in 28 days! Everything we raise before January 31 will be matched. If we raise $430,00 we will be debt free for the first time in decades. I thank those who have made generous sacrificial gifts and encourage the rest to make yours!

The Gift of the Magi

Wayne’s World

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Parish AnnouncementsParish AnnouncementsEND OF YEAR GIVING/CHRISTMAS APPEAL

We need your help. With God’s help (and the help of many of you!), we have come a long way. We’ve eliminated over a half a million dollars in operating debt, and completed over six million dollars of long deferred capital and life safety restoration. After the loans were paid and the construction projects finalized, we have less than a million dollars in capital debt – which I hope to eliminate by January 31, 2016. If we raise $430,000 we will be debt free for the first time in decades.

That’s where you come in! We are currently in a match program. Every cent we raise between now and January 31 will be matched and go against our debt. I ask you to consider your year-end (or new year) giving. Please consider making a generous gift to help us become debt free. Whether you give $25,000, $2,500, $250 or $25, it will be matched and help us reach our goal.

Thanks for helping us reach our goal! Know that I give thanks to God for you.

A YEAR OF MERCYCLOTHE THE

NAKEDFor our sake, Jesus was stripped naked when he was nailed to the cross. When the soldiers had crucified Jesus, they took his clothes and divided them into four parts, one for each soldier. (John 19:23) We clothe and shelter those who have become most vulnerable among us. As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. (Colossians 3:12)

Epiphany BlessingIt has been a tradition in the Catholic Church to bless chalk at the all of the Masses of the Epiphany, and then use the blessed chalk as a part of blessing one’s home in the New Year.

The home blessing can be done as follows:

Use the blessed chalk to write:

20 + C + M + B + 16

Above the doorways:

2016 for the year, C, M, B for the 3 Magi - Caspar, Melchior, and Balthasar - and for Cristus Mansionem Benedicat, which is Latin for “May Christ Bless this House.”

As you are writing, pray the following prayer:

“May all who come to our home this year rejoice to find Christ living among us; and may we seek and serve, in everyone we meet, that same Jesus who is

Lord, for ever and ever. Amen.”

Saint Joseph, Forgotten Hero of ChristmasFrom Give Us This Day, a Reflection by Megan McKenna

December 18, 2015

The Word of God in scripture spoken in Joseph’s dream by an angel is the basis for obedience to a command that seems to contradict everything in the custom and the tradition of the practice of law. This is the beginning of the Good News. This is the shadow that the very birth of the Child casts upon the earth: the bright shadow of mercy. The Latin word is misericordia—a heart filled with pity or compassion. This is the basis of the new interpretation of all Law –compassion– suffering with one another, and so easing their suffering with unbounded, unpremeditated, tender concern, regard, and respect for the other person. Joseph is commanded to lay aside his plans—for marriage, children, family, and a place in the heritage and hope of Israel; but he is also commanded to acknowledge the Child as his own and to adopt Mary’s Child into the lineage of David. And so Joseph has mercy on Mary and the Child to be born.

Joseph is called to an act of faith that for the rest of his life will affect his relationship with his wife Mary, his Son whom the public will acknowledge as his first-born, and as a Jew, and his understanding and practice of law and what it means to be holy. This act of faith, this obedience to the Word of God proclaimed to Joseph is the first story of Incarnation, the first story of a person called beyond his understanding of what religion means to a profound new sense of obedience to the Word of God and the Law. (Joseph, by Law, should have broken the engagement with Mary and brought the weight of Jewish Law upon her.)

But Matthew offers a model to all believers in his community—conversion in the depths of their beings to understand WHEN TO BREAK A LAW, and when to use the Law to protect another, at the same time surrendering one’s own life and all the years to come to the Word and to a more demanding Law. Joseph is the first to become a believer.

“Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.”

Psalm 72

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Nuestra Misión:“Arraigada en Cristo y tocada por Su amor y misericordia, la comunidad de San Juan Berchmans encuentra unidad en su diversidad, proclama por medio de la palabra, Sacramento y servicio, que el Reino de Dios esta cerca y declara que todos son bienvenidos en este lugar.”

Wayne’s World

Queridos Amigos,

En la sala del comedor, sobre una mesita, se encuentra una pequeña escena del nacimiento. Fue hecho a mano en México. Consiste de sólo una docena de pequeñas estatuas. Descansa en una mesa que es accesible a un visitante de tres años de edad, quien frecuenta la rectoría. Se entretuvo con los personajes de la escena, mientras que su madre participaba en una reunión en el

comedor. Después de la reunión este pequeño realmente quería mostrarnos y contarnos acerca de algunos de sus personajes favoritos - el ángel y los reyes. Le gustaron los reyes, porque fueron a ver a Jesús y porque le trajeron regalos.

Podemos aprender mucho de lo que dice un niño de tres años de edad. Mientras continuamos celebrando la temporada de Navidad (¡sí, estamos todavía en la temporada de Navidad por una semana más!) en este gran año de la Misericordia, en esta fiesta de la Epifanía del Señor, tal vez podamos considerar las acciones de los Reyes Magos. Tal vez ustedes y yo nos comprometeremos este año a visitar a Jesús y compartir con él - y con su Iglesia - nuestros dones.

Podemos tomar tiempo para estar con el Señor, para ir a verlo de cierta manera en oración. No debemos permitirnos a estar ocupados, o demasiado atrapados con lo cotidiano y lo mundano y privarnos de la oportunidad para el encuentro. Los Reyes Magos, estoy seguro, podrían haber tenido todo tipo de excusas para no seguir la estrella. Ellos no se privaron del encuentro con el Niño Jesús. Así que, comprométase a tomar el tiempo. A encontrar al Señor en nuestro medio.

La oración diaria nos permite encontrar al Señor. ¿Cuándo rezan ustedes? ¿Donde? ¿Están sus vidas llenas de ruido y cosas que le evitan permitir este gran encuentro? Los invito a crear algo de tiempo - cada día - lejos de distracciones, ruidos y carreras de aquí para allá - a encontrarse en silencio y en paz con el Señor en la oración. Él les sorprenderá con su amor, misericordia y consuelo. Otra sugerencia que tengo al entrar en este Año de la Misericordia implica la misa diaria. En la Misa, nos encontramos con el Señor. Él viene a nosotros en la Palabra y los Sacramentos y nos envía (así como los Reyes Magos también fueron enviados) al mundo. Me he dedicado a Misa todos los días desde mi pequeña infancia. Creo que Dios nos fortalece a través de la Eucaristía.

Cada vez que trabajo con personas que experimentan dificultades, tragedia, o la pérdida de un ser querido, les animo a hacer dos cosas: ir a Misa más de una vez a la semana y compartir sus dones con los pobres. Últimamente, he estado pensando en el Año de la Misericordia y la forma en que nosotros, como parroquia podemos entrar en él. Nosotros realmente no tenemos que estar experimentando dificultades, tragedia o la pérdida de alguien para poder

necesitar la piadosa misericordia de Dios. Todos nosotros, siempre, diariamente, necesitamos la piadosa misericordia de Dios. También todos, siempre, diariamente estamos llamados a ser instrumentos de esa piadosa misericordia que nos llega de muchas maneras. Piensen en unirse a nosotros para la Misa durante la semana. Las Misas de lunes a viernes son, íntimas, breves (¡20-25 minutos!) son oportunidades de encuentro con el Señor que proporcionan un gran comienzo del día. Celebramos la Misa de lunes a jueves a las 7:00 am y los viernes a las 8:30 am. ¡Únanse a nosotros este año! Encontrarán la fuerza y la misericordia, el amor y la paz en el comienzo de su día - y tendrán tiempo para salir y continuar haciendo lo que Dios tiene preparado para ustedes.

Los reyes magos compartieron sus dones. Ellos dieron lo que tenían. Tal vez lo hicieron porque se dieron cuenta tanto quién era Jesús y de quien venían todos sus dones. Cuando nos damos cuenta de quién es Jesús en nuestras vidas, y si lo consideramos proveedor de todos los dones, entonces estaremos dispuestos a dar regalos de nosotros mismos a cambio. El Niño Jesús invita y nos anima a compartir lo que tenemos. Los Reyes Magos no se reprimieron. Dieron. Por lo tanto, de la misma manera tenemos que dar.

Por favor, piensen en maneras que ustedes pueden compartir lo que tienen este año. El Papa nos ha animado a practicar las obras de misericordia, y ser especialmente conscientes de los pobres. ¿Cómo se van a liberar de su inclinación a cosas superficiales y darles lo que ustedes tienen?

Hablando de dar... Aprovecho esta oportunidad para agradecer a los que han trabajado tan duro para hacer nuestra celebración de Navidad hermosa, alegre y acogedora. Agradezco especialmente a Jennifer, Joe, Jean, Willie, María y Claudia.

¡Feliz Año Nuevo!

P. D. Hemos recibido generosas donaciones para nuestra Campaña de Legado, hemos recaudado $300,000 de nuestra meta de $430,000. ¡Esta campaña llega a su fin en 28 días! Todo lo que recaudemos antes del 31 de enero será igualado. Si llegamos a $430,000 estaremos libres de deuda por primera vez en décadas. Doy las gracias a los que han hecho el sacrificio de donar generosamente y animo a los demás a que también lo hagan.

El Regalo de los Reyes Magos

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COLECTA NAVIDEÑA/DE FIN DE AÑO

Necesitamos su ayuda. Con la ayuda de Dios (y la ayuda de muchos de ustedes!), hemos recorrido un largo camino. Hemos eliminado más de medio millón de dólares de la deuda de operación, y completamos más de seis millones de dólares de capital de tiempo diferido y la restauración de seguridad vital . Después de que se pagaron los préstamos, y los proyectos de construcción se finalizaron, tenemos menos de un millón de dólares de la deuda de capital – la cual esperamos eliminar el 31 de enero de 2016. Si recaudamos $430,000 estaremos libres de deuda por primera vez en décadas.

¡Ahí es donde usted puede participar! Estamos actualmente en un programa de igualar. Cada centavo que recaudemos desde hoy hasta el 31 de enero será igualado e irá en contra de nuestra deuda. Le pido que considere su donación de fin de año (o año nuevo). Por favor considere hacer una generosa donación para ayudarnos a estar libres de deudas. Si usted da $25,000, $2,500, $250 o $25, será igualado y nos ayudará a alcanzar nuestra meta.

Gracias por ayudarnos a alcanzar nuestra meta! Sepa que le doy gracias a Dios por usted.

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UN AÑO DE MISERICORDIAVESTIR AL DESNUDO

Por nosotros, Jesús fue despojado de sus vestiduras cuando fue crucificado. Después que los soldados crucificaron a Jesús, tomaron su ropa y la dividieron en cuatro partes, una para cada soldado (Juan 19:23). Nosotros vestimos y ofrecemos posada a los más vulnerables entre nosotros. Por tanto, como elegidos de Dios, consagrados y amados, revístanse de sentimientos de profunda compasión, de amabilidad, de humildad, de mansedumbre, de paciencia (Colosenses 3:12).

Bendición para la Epifanía Es una tradición en la iglesia católica de bendecir tiza en las misas de la Epifanía, y después utilizar la tiza bendecida para bendecir su hogar en el Año Nuevo.

La bendición de la casa puede ser hecha con la siguiente oración:

Utilice la tiza bendecida para escribir:

20+C+M+B+16

Sobre los umbrales

2016 por el año, C, M, B para los 3 reyes magos – Caspar, Melchor, y Baltasar- y para Cristus Mansionem Benedicat, latino para “que Cristo bendice esta casa.”

Mientras usted está escribiendo, diga la siguiente oración:

“Que todos los que vengan a nuestro hogar este año regocijen de encontrar a Cristo viviendo entre nosotros; y que podamos buscar y servir, a todos los que vayamos a conocer, como si fueran Jesús que es el Señor, por

siempre y siempre. Amén.”

San José ,Olvidado Héroe de NavidadDe Give Us This Day, una reflexión por Megan McKenna

18 de diciembre 2015

La Palabra de Dios en las Escrituras habla del sueño de José de un ángel que se basa en la obediencia a un comando que parece contradecir todo en la costumbre y la tradición de la práctica de la ley. Este es el comienzo de la Buena Nueva. Esta es la sombra que proyecta el nacimiento del Niño sobre la tierra: la sombra luminosa de misericordia. La palabra latina es misericordia, un corazón lleno de piedad o compasión. Esta es la base de la nueva interpretación de todos los Derechos -compasión- sufriendo uno con otro, y así aliviar el sufrimiento con ilimitada, premeditada, preocupación, humildad, y respeto por la otra persona. Se le ordena a José que hiciera a un lado sus propios planes para el matrimonio, los hijos, la familia, y que considere un lugar para el patrimonio y la esperanza de Israel; pero también se le ordena a reconocer al Niño como su propio hijo y adoptar al Niño de María en el linaje de David. Y así José tiene misericordia de María y el niño que va a nacer.

José es llamado a un acto de fe que afectará el resto de su vida en su relación con su esposa María, su Hijo a quien, el público reconocerá como su primogénito, como un judío, y su comprensión y práctica de la ley y lo que significa ser santo. Este acto de fe, esta obediencia a la Palabra de Dios proclamada a José es la primera historia de la Encarnación, la primera historia de una persona llamada más allá de su comprensión de lo que la religión significa a un profundo nuevo sentido de la obediencia a la Palabra de Dios y la Ley. (José, por la Ley, debería haber roto el compromiso con María y dejado que el peso de la ley judía cayera sobre ella.)

Pero Mateo ofrece un modelo para todos los creyentes en su comunidad - la conversión en lo mas profundo de los seres para entender CUANDO ROMPER LA LEY, y cuándo usar la ley para proteger a los demás, al mismo tiempo, al entregar su propia vida y todos los futuros años para responder a la Palabra y a una Ley más exigente. José es el primero en convertirse en un creyente.

“Que te adoren, Señor, todos los pueblos.”

Salmo 71

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School News

Saint John Berchmans School Open HouseJanuary 14, 2016 ~ 8:30am

Come and see all of the great things happening at St. John Berchmans! We still have three more Open Houses at SJB this school year, but only ONE before online applications will be open to the public on Thursday, February 4th at 3pm. Join us on Thursday, January 14th at 8:30am for coffee, conversation, and a tour of the school! To RSVP please contact Amanda Sullivan or fill out the electronic form on the Prospective Parents page of our website (www.stjohnberchmans.org).

If you are unable to make it on January 14th, please consider joining us on February 12th or April 7th.

Questions? Contact Director of Admissions, Amanda Sullivan, at [email protected] or call 773-486-1334.

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2015 Annual Catholic AppealDebt Reduction Program

“Your Gift Gives Twice

La Campaña Católica Anual para 2015Programa de Reducción de Deuda

“Su Regalo Da Dos Veces”

ONLINE GIVING TO SJBSave the hassle of envelopes, checks, and Sunday memory lapses by giving to Saint John Berchmans online! Log on to GiveCentral to set up an account, and your weekly offering will be deducted directly from your checking or savings account.

DONACIONES EN EL INTERNET A SJBAhorre la molestia de los sobres, cheques y lapsos de memoria haciendo su donación semanal a San Juan Berchmans por medio del internet. Inicie sesión en GiveCentral para crear su cuenta y ofrenda semanal. Se deducirá directamente de su cuenta corriente o cuenta de ahorros.

www.givecentral.org

Thank you!I would like to offer a heartfelt thank you to all those who took

time from their busy Advent and Christmas schedules to spend a

few hours cleaning or decorating to make our Church home so

beautiful and inviting! I won’t mention you by name, but you

know who you are - and so do I!

- Jennifer

December 20, 2015 Mass Collection Online giving (updated 12/2015)

Total Sunday Collection

Our weekly goalSurplus/(Shortfall) from weekly goal

2015-16 Fiscal Year to Date (From 7/1/15)Our goal to dateCollected year to dateSurplus/(Shortfall) year to date

Children’s Envelopes

Thank you ~ Gracias

3,506.002,906.53

6,412.53

7,947.00(1,534.47)

189,903.85166,089.15(23,814.70)

13.00

Stewardship Report

HAVING DIFFICULTY DEALING WITH OUR STRESSFUL WORLD?

The Holbrook Counseling Center of Catholic Charities provides counseling services at St. Matthias Parish. Cheryl Joseph-Lukz, MA, LCPC is the therapist at St. Matthias. Cheryl is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and she has worked with individuals, couples and families for over 20 years. Whether you’re having problems with personal relationships, work situations or are just feeling unhappy, “stuck”, or unfulfilled, we’re here for you. We are in network with BC/BS PPO. To learn more about our services or to make an appointment, please call (312) 655-7725.

Have you joined us yet? This year, when you give to the Annual Catholic Appeal your gift gives twice! Any amount, large or small will bring us closer to our goal. We are in this together, and we will only succeed if we work together. Whether you are you are a longtime parishioner, a new member, a parent, an alum or even a visitor - we need YOU!

If you have any questions regarding the 2015 Annual Catholic Appeal and Debt Reduction Program, please contact Jennifer Cortez in the parish office or by email at [email protected].

¿Se ha unido usted a nosotros? Este año, cuando usted da a la Apelación Católica Anual su regalo da dos veces! Cualquier cantidad, grande o pequeña nos acercará a nuestra meta. Estamos juntos en esto, y tendremos éxito solamente si trabajamos juntos. Si usted es un antiguo feligrés, un nuevo miembro, un padre, un ex-estudiante o incluso un visitante - Le necesitamos!

Si tiene alguna pregunta relacionada con la Campaña Católica Anual y el Programa de Reducción de Deuda 2015, por favor, póngase en contacto con Jennifer Cortez en la oficina parroquial o por correo electrónico a [email protected].

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Please Pray

FOR THE SICK AND INFIRM OF OUR COMMUNITY

For the health of

SJB STAFF CONTACTS PASTOR: Fr. Wayne F. Watts, [email protected]

RESIDENT: Fr. Paul Reicher, [email protected]

PASTOR EMERITUS: Fr. William Gubbins

DEACONS: Jorge Cabrera (773) 625.2581, [email protected] Guillermo (Willie) Mendizabal, (773) 276.5502, [email protected]

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS: Joseph P. D’Arco, [email protected]

DIRECTOR OF STEWARDSHIP AND LITURGY: Jennifer Cortez, [email protected]

DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION AND EDUCATION: Shelagh Donoghue, [email protected]

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC: Jean Tuohy, [email protected]

SPANISH CHOIR DIRECTOR: Carlos Ortiz, [email protected]

PARISH SECRETARY: Guille McMahon, [email protected]

PRINCIPAL: Peggy Roketenetz, [email protected]

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL: Patricia Danielak, [email protected]

DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS: Amanda Sullivan, [email protected]

DIRECTOR OF EVENTS: Rochelle Brophy, [email protected]

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Judy Ciukowski, [email protected]

Teresa Angulo, Mark Baker, Ivan Bermudez, Katarzyna Bielarz, Jim Browne, Florence Brzezinski, Frank Buttitta, Antonia Calderon, Gary Calmes, Mike Cokins, Adriana Collado, Nan Condit, Jean Condon, Brian DeLeon, Danny Doyle, Anna Duski, Edwin Duvall, Evan Flores, Margaret Gielnewski, Ruth E. Gomez, Maureen Gramling, Dennis Hanson, Colin Hayes, Elvia Hernandez, Lois Hinkens, Bertha Jiminez, Jane Jones, Michael D. Jones, Helen Kadar, Mary Ann Kosiba, Hector Lorenzo, Alice Maestrazi, Olivia Maxon, Ewing Metoyer, Kay Meyer, Humberto Moya, Katie O’Connor, Sr. Margaret Ormond, Norine Ortega, Debra Parsons, Genevieve Podraza, Rita Rattin, Fr. Paul Reicher, Jorge Rojas, Maria E. Rosario, Anastacio Salgado, Margarita Sanchez, Glydden Santiago, Celeste Schwilck, Gwen Skeoch, M. E. Shober, Joseph Slocki, Will Sullivan, Aurora Tapia, Jorge Tapia, Marina Tinajero, Gladys Torres, Maria Torres, Sylvia Torres and Lucille Wozny

Welcome to Our Family of Faith!

During the month of December, Saint John Berchmans welcomed, through the Sacrament

of Baptism, four new members to our ever-growing family of faith.

James Matthew, son of Matthew and Megan McCabeNoah Hamilton, son of Aaron and Christina Manheimer

Theodore James, son of Michael and Kelly O’MalleySonny James, son of Sean and Cara Harrison

Congratulations!

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THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORDSATURDAY, January 2 5:00pm +BOB PECHO +DIANA (DEE) JULISON Presider: Fr. Wayne F. Watts Lector/Commentator: Jennifer Cortez EMHC: Roberta Anelli, Bozena Slocki Servers: A. Bagazinski, M. Bagazinski

SUNDAY, January 3 8:15am +NANCY J., NANCY M. AND MARY A. BRAVATA Presider: Fr. Paul Reicher Commentator: Theresa Bui Lector: John Swinford EMHC: David Dvorak, Raghda Fakhoury, Anna Wozny-Ramirez Altar Servers: A. Bui, J. Bui, N. Swinford

9:45am +KENNETH KRIZANIC +PATRICIA ANN TYSON Presider: Fr. Kevin Birmingham Commentator: Nicole Vilches Lectors: Martha Ibarra, Kathleen Burnett EMHC: Judy Ciukowski, Ken Ciukowski, Joe Glunz Altar Servers: E. Glunz, A. Rodriguez, S. Rodriguez

11:30am +JULIO QUIÑONEZ Oficiante: Pd. Kevin Birmingham Diácono: Guillermo Mendizabal Comentarista/Peticiones: Maria Mendizabal Lectores: Socorro Torres, Alice Vila MESC: Wanda Reyes, Gabby Uruchima, Guadalupe Pantoja, Manuel Cerrillo Monaguillos: I. Ibarra, D. Uruchima, J. Uruchima

6:30pm THE PEOPLE OF SAINT JOHN BERCHMANS Presider: Fr. Wayne F. Watts Commentator: Luis Cuevas Lector: Kathleen Kania EMHC: Carlos Fernandez, Mary Jane Fernandez, Phillip Ramirez Altar Servers: J. Guerra, R. Guerra, N. Reginiewicz

MONDAY, January 4 – Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious 7:00am PATRICIA MCADAMS JONES Presider: Fr. Paul Reicher

TUESDAY, January 5 – Saint John Neumann, Bishop 7:00am +BRIAN STECK Presider: Fr. Wayne F. Watts

WEDNESDAY, January 6 – Christmas Weekday[Saint André Bessette, Religious] 7:00am +PETER FINLEY DUNNE Presider: Fr. Wayne F. Watts

THURSDAY, January 7 – Christmas Weekday[Saint Raymond of Peyafort, Priest] 7:00am +MARJORIE HUDZIK Presider: Fr. Paul Reicher

FRIDAY, January 8 – Christmas Weekday 9:45 AM +DEANDREA L. TRUNNEL Presider: Fr. Wayne F. Watts

THE BAPTISM OF THE LORDSATURDAY, January 9 5:00pm MARIE D’AMICO Presider: Fr. Wayne F. Watts Commentator: Ed Pennington Lector: Gary Aistrup EMHC: Martha DeLeon, Cathy Whinna Servers: E. Ham, A. Rios, A. Teruel

SUNDAY, January 10 8:15am ADELINE WOZNY +DIANA (DEE) JULISON Presider: Fr. Kevin Birmingham Commentator: Kathleen Burnett Lector: Olga Perez EMHC: Krystyna Bielarz, Jeffrey Bowen, Joyana Dvorak Altar Servers: R. Rojas, R. Rojas

9:45am +WILLIAM NORTHEY +NANCY LEE DEVRIES Presider: Fr. Wayne F. Watts Commentator: Joseph Harrison Lectors: Rosa Ramirez, Nicole Vilches EMHC: Emily Marion, Jeremy O’Keefe, Noreen Russo Altar Servers: C. Reynolds, S. Rodriguez, S. Vilches

11:30am +WILLIE DELGADO +SERGIO VALDES Oficiante: Pd. Paul Reicher Diácono/Homilsta: Jorge Cabrera Comentarista/Peticiones: Wanda Reyes Lectores: Maria Gudino, Manuel Cerrillo MESC: Maria Acevedo, Ninfa Rangel, Estela Izaguirre, Mario Gudino Monaguillos: A. Hernandez, L. Melvin, D. Rodriguez

6:30pm THE PEOPLE OF SAINT JOHN BERCHMANS Presider: Fr. Wayne F. Watts Commentator: Joseph Barletta Lector: Margaret Hughes EMHC: Kyle Gordon, Kathleen McCormick, Juan Mendoza Altar Servers: M. Cerrillo, R. Guerra, N. Reginiewicz

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