T oday we end the Christmas cele- bration with the feast of the Baptism of the Lord. The Christmas season ends not with a child, but with Jesus as an adult at the Jordan river. People are wondering whether John might be the messiah, but he points to one who

would come after him. The gospel today ends with Jesus being baptized and the sky opens up, so God can declare Jesus as his son. So, if we had any doubts, Jesus is the one. So, what does our baptism mean? It is a sign that God is with us. That through good and bad our God chooses to walk with us. This is the Christmas theme, Emmanuel, God is with us and this is our life theme. School and Religious Education is back in session and shortly we will be celebrating first recon-ciliation with the children who will be receiving First Communion in the spring. The sacrament of Recon-ciliation reminds us of the need of reconciliation in our daily lives. None of us are perfect and sometimes intentionally or unintentionally we hurt others and we need to be big enough to say we are sorry. I always remember the movie “Love Story”. In it we heard the phrase love means never having to say we are sorry. Well that is just dumb. Love means saying we are sorry and asking forgiveness over and over as we need it. Please pray for the children as them prepare for reconciliation. This week is the week to once again apply for Tax credit scholarships from the state of Illinois. For

Tax credit scholarships from the state of Illinois. For Tax credit scholarships from the state of Illinois. For those who received the scholarships last year, con-gratulations and you know the process. For those who may be considering private education for the first time, I encourage you to call the St. Agnes school office on Monday for information and help. Sign up for the scholarship is January 15th and it is a first come first serve basis. Good Luck to everyone applying and thanks to the Governor, State Senators, and State Representatives for supporting this scholarship. If you graduated from St. Agnes Catholic School and are 21 years old or older we are inviting you to a school reunion. The reunion will be held on Saturday February 9, 2019. We invite everyone to 5:00 PM mass at St. Agnes that evening and them we are heading to Chuck’s Tavern in Crete to continue the celebration. Call your classmates and bring your spouses and catch up on over 100 years of St. Agnes school. Finally, this bulletin is one of the first that is somewhat on a timely fashion after the holiday I would like to thank everyone who have made our liturgies at St. Agnes and St. Kieran so meaningful over the Christmas season. It looks easy, but many people give lots of time to make everything so nice. I also want to thank everyone who generously supported the parishes of the holidays and finally thanks for all the gifts that Fr. O’Mara, Fr. Tom, and I received over Christmas. As much as we try, sometimes we miss a thank you. So, Thank You.

St. Kieran Catholic Church

The Baptism of the Lord January 13, 2019

He saved us through the bath of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.

— Titus 3:5

Notes from Fr. John

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Isaiah speaks of the Servant whom the Lord upholds; he shall bring forth justice to the nations (Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7) or Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11. Psalm — The Lord will bless his people with peace (Psalm 29) or Psalm 104. Second Reading — Jesus was anointed by God with the Holy Spirit; he went out healing and doing good (Acts 10:34-38) or Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7. Gospel — A voice comes from heaven proclaiming Jesus as the beloved Son, with whom God is well pleased (Luke 3:15-16, 21-22). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Heb 1:1-6; Ps 97:1, 2b, 6, 7c, 9; Mk 1:14-20

Tuesday: Heb 2:5-12; Ps 8:2ab, 5, 6-9; Mk 1:21-28

Wednesday: Heb 2:14-18; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Mk 1:29-39

Thursday: Heb 3:7-14; Ps 95:6-11; Mk 1:40-45

Friday: Heb 4:1-5, 11; Ps 78:3, 4bc, 6c-8; Mk 2:1-12

Saturday: Heb 4:12-16; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mk 2:13-17

Sunday: Is 62:1-5; Ps 96:1-3, 7-10; 1 Cor 12:4-11; Jn 2:1-11

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Parish News & Events

MASS INTENTIONS FOR HOLIDAYS AND HOLY DAYS In the past (before 2010) parishioners were allowed only three Mass Intention requests over a calendar year. This policy was changed in mid-2010, allowing our parishioners unlimited access to requesting Mass Intentions. The change in policy has benefited both the church and the parishio-ners over the years. However, the Rectory Office has experienced several problems in accepting Mass Intentions for holidays and holy days over that time. St. Kieran allows no more than four Mass Intentions for each weekend Mass; this is based on the number of priests we have serving St. Kieran. Sometimes, of course, people have one Mass Intention for more than one person (husband and wife, grandmother and grandfather, etc.); we limit this to three names. Parishioners are sometimes very disappointed when they cannot get a Mass Intention for holidays or holy days such as Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Easter, etc. Mass Intentions for these days fill up quickly, sometimes a full year in advance. It is not only disappointing for parishioners, but Rectory Office personnel frequently deal with irate parishioners and what that entails. In talking to the Pastoral Staff regarding this problem, it was decided that on major holidays and holy days, St. Kieran will no longer take individual requests for Mass Intentions. Masses on those days will be “For the parishioners of St. Kieran Church.” If a Mass Intention is already on the Mass Book for this Liturgical Year (December 2, 2018, to November 24, 2019) the Mass Intention will still be honored. As of January 13, 2019, we will take no new individual Mass Intentions for the following holidays or holy days: New Years’ Day (January 01,) Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion (beginning of Holy Week,) Triduum (Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday,) Easter Vigil or Easter Sunday, Mothers’ Day (May,) Fathers’ Day (June,) All Saints’ Day (November 1) and All Souls’ Day (November 2). Please make note of this when requesting Masses for 2019 and when the 2020 Mass Book officia-lly opens in June of 2019.

2018 Annual Catholic Appeal

“Come, Follow Me” The 2018 Annual Catholic Appeal is coming to a close. If you still have a pledge balance, please complete your pledge payments as soon as possible. For those who make charitable contributions at the end of the year, please consider gifts to your Parish and to the Annual Catholic Appeal. Your financial support is greatly appreciated. On behalf of Cardinal Cupich, our Pastor, Rev. John Siemianowski, our Parish Appeal Lea-dership and Parish staff, thank you for supporting your neighbors in Cook and Lake Counties, as well as around the world. Every gift is important and appreciated. If you have not made a gift as yet and you wish to be part of the 2018 Annual Catholic Appeal, it’s not too late. Please contact the Annual Catholic Appeal at (312)-534-7959 or online at www.annualcatholicappeal.com.

2018 Annual Catholic Appeal Pledge Report

“Come, Follow Me”

The monthly pledge billings for the Annual Catholic Appeal pledges have been mailed. It is very important that these pledges be paid so that our parish will reach and, hopefully, exceed our goal. Once the pledge payments have exceeded our goal, all of the additional funds are returned to our parish for use in our ministries.

PARISH GOAL: $21,532.84 AMOUNT PLEDGED: $23,189.00 AMOUNT AID: $22,589.00 REMAINING BALANCE: $600.00 REBATE(1st Installment, Paid October 2018): $556.16

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Preparations for Confirmation 2019 are in full swing, and many requirements have already been

met by both School and Religious Education students. Please keep these candidates in your

prayers as they move into the final stretch of preparation for this important Sacrament of

Initiation. Our 7th grade R.E. students will begin their preparation with a Commissioning Mass on Tuesday, January 22, at 6:30 p.m. in St. Agnes

Church. Parents are invited to join the R.E. students and faculty for this Mass.

Parish News & Events

All Parishioners of St Kieran and St Agnes and their friends are invited to

“Get Your Kicks on Route 66”

on Saturday, Feb 9, 2019 at 6:00pm at St Kieran Church in Crawford Hall.

Join us for Dave Clark, a.k.a. The Windy City Warrior, as he presents “Route 66: A Journey

Through History”. Then, enjoy the music of Rick Pickren, a.k.a. “The Singing Cowboy”, as he sings Rock N Roll hits of the ‘50’s & ‘60’s.

Tickets will be sold at the door.

Light refreshments will be available.

Prices: St Kieran Women’s Club Members-Free

Non-Members $5.00 Kids – 12 and under $2.00

Please RSVP to Sue Habegger

by phone or text to 708-359-8504 or by email to stkieranwomensclub@gmail.com. While there are

no advanced ticket sales, we are requesting RSVP’s to help us plan for the light refreshments.

Dare we say it??? Be there…or be square.

Sponsored by the St Kieran Women’s Club

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HOLY FAMILY

SHRINE MEMORIAL FLOWERS

Flowers are delivered every Thursday to decorate the Holy Family Shrine in the back of our church. Flower arrangements are ordered and delivered by Eighner's Florist & Consignment in Homewood. If you would like to have flowers dedicated to the memory of a loved one, or to celebrate a special occasion, or just to decorate the Shrine, you may order them from the Rectory Office by completing the form below. Cost per flower arrangement is $25, which is our cost; checks should be made payable to “St. Kieran Catholic Church.” Orders and remittance may be placed in the weekly collection basket, mailed to the Rectory Office or dropped off at the Rectory Office. You will receive a confirmation of your order. We would like to extend our thanks to all of our parishioners for helping to decorate the Shrine on a weekly basis. I WOULD LIKE TO ORDER A FLOWER ARRANGEMENT FOR THE HOLY FAMILY SHRINE FOR THE FOLLOWING: (1) ___________________________________ NAME OF PERSON OR EVENT _________________________________ FIRST DATE CHOICE ________________________________ SECOND DATE CHOICE (2) __________________________________ NAME OF PERSON OR EVENT _________________________________ FIRST DATE CHOICE _________________________________ SECOND DATE CHOICE

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Parish & Other News & Events

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Other News & Events

Saint Agnes Catholic School News: Tax Credit Scholarships: They’re for real and can change your life! Our school

families took this opportunity seriously and earned over a half a million dollars in scholarship dollars! Check out our website at www.saintagnes.us or call the school for more informa on at (708) 756-2333.

100 Year Class Reunion: If graduated from Saint Agnes any me between 1910 and 2010, you’re probably over 21 years old and can join us at Chuck’s Tavern on February 9, 2019. All graduates are invited to a end our Alumni Mass at 5 P.M. that day.

Catholic Schools Week: will take place the last week of January, 2019. If you are a prospec ve parent, we will hold our second annual Pot Luck Heritage Night Open House on Wednesday, January 30 from 6:30-8:00 P.M. It will be a delicious night to share food and our Saint Agnes spirit! If you have any ques ons or are interested in learning more about the school, please call (708) 756-2333. Thank you!

5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.

Emil Vasek No Deacon Dave Dutko

Gina Caffarini Debbie Linde

Joan Cliff Briana Narcissi

Ida Green Brenda Wesley

Connie Bultema John Jaworski

Kevin Deenihan Charles Lofrano

Karlene Henshaw Carla Lofrano

Susan Alessandrini Keith Betton

Dona Amadio David Nozar Mary Ayala

James Wood

Tyler Stadt Benjamin Stadt

** Served by adult parishioners

Harrison Ogunbote Leilany Porrata

Raymond Brower Charlene Brower

Judith Flanigan Robert Lagger

Louis Alessandrini Teri Klopp

Barbara Fonfara Mary Clairmont Nico Galindo

Holy Family Shrine

This week, the flowers decorating The Holy Family Shrine

in the back of church were donated in memory/honor of the . . .

Arleen Rozic, from Anthony Rozic

Anthony H. Bruno Noreen Bussey Philip Cameli John Capps

Janel Compton Joanne Corrigan Dennis Dendera

Chris Dymek Jim Dymek

Gary Eichberger Billie Gromala

Dominick Hamilton Larry Janaszak Lucy Janaszak

Our Troops

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Air Force

E-3 Conor Fitzgerald

Army

PFC Roman Ambriz E5 Patrick Atwater

Sgt. Brenden Flanagan Sgt. James R. Hibbs Sgt. Lucas Johnson

Kenneth Knoll PFC Lee James Roché

CWO Thomas J. Seehausen

Coast Guard

Luke Stocker

Marine Corps

SSgt. John Henry LCpl. Joseph Johnson

Sgt. Patrick Russell SSgt. Nathan Taylor

National Guard

Captain Paul LaBelle

Navy

Raymond J. Martinez Rachel Steinmetz Joseph Swanson

Rose Klauck Marge Knapp

Marilyn Monteleone Jeannine Montgomerie

Bernice Pappalardo Jerry Plucienik

Jerry Piunti Mary Kay Rozema Ramón L. Santiago

Gayle Tama Bess Vallese

Dana Wittman Sister Joy Weideman

Ministry Schedule for January 19 & 20, 2019

Prayer list is being updated. To add a name to our Pray for the Sick/Injured or Our Troops List, please contact the rectory office.

... and all who are ill or injured, in a hospital or a nursing home, as well as their

relatives and caregivers.

Next week, we will take up the Collection for the Church in Latin America. For many in Latin America and the Caribbean, a rising secular culture, difficult rural terrain, and a shortage of ministers present obstacles to practicing the faith. Your support to the collection provides lay leadership training, catechesis, priestly and religious formation, and other programs to share our faith with those who long to hear the Good News of Christ. To learn more about how you can make a diffe-rence, please visit www.usccb.org/latin-america.

Monday, January 14 – First Week in Ordinary Time begins 8:00 a.m. • Communion Service

Tuesday, January 15 – Weekday 8:00 a.m. • Mike Kelly, req. by Harold Plucienik

Wednesday, January 16 – Weekday 8:00 a.m. • Del Angell, req. by his family • For the parishioners of St. Kieran Church

Thursday, January 17 – St. Anthony 8:00 a.m. • Sr. Mary Jane Hopkins OSF, req. by St. Kieran Church

Friday, January 18 – Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins 8:00 a.m. • Carol Metzger, req. by her friends from Daily Mass Saturday, January 19 – Julian Calendar Theophany (Epiphany); Blessed Virgin Mary 9:00 a.m. • Communion Service 5:00 p.m. • Edward Lileikis, req. by St. Kieran Church

Sunday, January 20 – Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m. • Dan, Julia & Gene Rubino, req. by Mary Anne Clairmont • William B. Eagan, Sr., req. by Larry Eagan 10:00 a.m. • Antonio Porrino, req. by the Mancini Family • Gennaro Antonio Mancini, req. by the Mancini Family • Continued Welfare of Rev. Raphael Wokorach, req. by Roe Arakelian

Monday, January 14 8:00 a.m. Communion Service (C) 5:00 p.m. St. Agnes Athletics (H) 9 PM 6:30 p.m. Women’s Club Board Meeting (L) 7:00 p.m. Chime Choir (LMR)

Tuesday, January 15 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass (C) 7:00 p.m. Glenwood Men’s BB League (H) to 9:30 p.m.

Wednesday, January 16 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass (C) 5:00 p.m. St. Agnes Athletics (H) to 9 PM

Thursday, January 17 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass (C) 12:30 p.m. Bible Study (L) 5:00 p.m. St. Agnes Athletics (H) to 9 PM 7:00 p.m. Choir Practice (C)

Friday, January 18 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass (C) 5:00 p.m. St. Agnes Athletics (H) to 9 PM

Saturday, January 19 9:00 a.m. Communion Service (C) 9:00 a.m. St. Agnes Athletics (H) to 1 PM 2:00 p.m. Glenwood Men’s BB League (H) to 4:30 PM 4:00 p.m. Confessions (C) to 4:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Anticipated Mass (C)

Sunday, January 20 8:00 a.m. Sunday Mass (C) 10:00 a.m. Sunday Mass (C) 11:30 a.m. Baptisms (C)

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Sunday Collection $ 27,478.07

Building Fund $ 2,842.00

Educational Stewardship $ 122.00

Sharing Parish $ 137.00

Holy Day (Immaculate Conception) $ 657.00

Christmas $ 18,036.67

Retirement Fund for Religious $ 1,550.55

December Collection

St. Kieran Catholic Church 724 West 195 Street, Chicago Heights IL 60411

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Parish Mission Statement:

St. Kieran Parish is a Catholic community within the Archdiocese of Chicago. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, nourished by Scripture and Sacrament, we are called by Christ to become disciples and stewards. Through worship, fellowship, catechesis, and service to all God’s children, we embrace our Lord’s challenge to live as family and be his witnesses, beginning here in Chicago Heights.

Parish Staff: Rev. John Siemianowski, Pastor Deacon David Dutko Rev. Thomas Kasputis, Associate Pastor Deacon Emil Vasek Rev. William O’Mara, Resident Associate

Weekend Masses are celebrated Saturdays at 5 PM; Sundays at 8 AM and 10 AM

Weekday Masses are celebrated Tuesday through Friday at 8:00 a.m. Communion Services are celebrated on Mondays at 8:00 a.m. and on Saturdays at 9:00 a.m.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated on Saturdays at 4:00 p.m.

Rectory Office, 708/755-0074: Hours of Operation: 9 AM to 3 PM (Monday—Thursday)

Sandy Vasek, Office Manager, stk-business@comcast.net Sheila Porrata, Bulletin Editor, stk-bulletineditor@comcast.net

Emily Hernandez, Parish Secretary, stk-parishsecretary@comcast.net

Religious Education Office, located at St. Agnes, 708/754-0713 Teri Klopp, Coordinator, stk-reoffice@comcast.net

Director of Music: Mrs. Joanne Rossbach, 708/755-0074

Parish Ministries: Knights of Columbus: David Nozar, 708/267-8253. Visit our website: www.kofc997.com Parish Council: Keith Betton, Kevin Dennihan, Sue Habegger, Dave Nozar, Terry Shelley,

and Joe Sopron. Contact us at stk-ppc@outlook.com St Kieran Women's Club: Sue Habegger, email: stkieranwomensclub@gmail.com

SACRAMENTAL/IMPORTANT INFORMATION

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Contact the Rectory Office to make arrangements. Regular Baptismal Sundays are the first and third Sundays of the month at 11:30 a.m.

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: Contact the Rectory Office at least six month prior to date of marriage.

SACRAMENT OF EUCHARIST TO THE HOMEBOUND: Please contact the Rectory Office to set-up visits.

ORDER OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION: For adults who wish to know more about the Roman Catholic faith, please contact the Rectory Office and the Director of Religious Education will contact you.

NEW PARISHIONERS: To become a member, please contact the Rectory Office for a registration form.

BULLETIN/PARISH CALENDAR: Bulletin information should be submitted by email to the Bulletin Editor. Contact the Office Manager for arrangements to use parish facilities.

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