St. Mary's Church - January 17, 2021 PO Box 456 Minooka, Il 60447 www.stmarysminooka.com - St. Mary's Catholic Church
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St. Mary’s Church
January 17, 2021
PO Box 456
Minooka, Il 60447
www.stmarysminooka.com
FROM FR. TUAN Dear Parishioners, As we start the New Year, I wish you a year filled with joy, peace and good health. May God continue to bless you and walk with you everyday of your life. I want to thank you for your love, prayers and financial support to St. Mary's. In addition, I would like to personally thank you for all of the prayers and love that you extended to me through your cards while I was sick. Also, thank you for all of the Christmas cards and gifts. I am so deeply touched by what you have done for me and I am so blessed to be your Pastor. I want you to know that I love you, I care for you and I pray for you. Here is a reflection for this week’s readings: Love and Prayers, Fr. Tuan
Welcome to St. Mary’s Church!
Would you like to become a Registered Parishioner?
We are so blessed to have you with us today and every day! Our liturgies
are made better by your presence and participation. We hope that you
find the experience here at St. Mary’s to be a warm and inspiring
experience of the Eucharist and the faith that we profess. If you are not
registered and would like to be, please fill out the form below and mail it to
the Parish office at P.O. Box 456 Minooka, Il 60447.
Name_____________________________________________
Address___________________________________________
City______________________________________________
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Thank you!
* If you have moved, changed your email address or phone number please let us know!
STAFF Masses
Fr. Tuan Van Nguyen-Pastor 815-467-2233 ext 106 Weekend Masses: Saturday: 5:00pm
Sunday: 7:30am,9:00am & 11:00am
Deacon Fred Ban, Director of RE- 815-467-2769 Weekday Mass Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri - 8:30am
Wed-8:30am-Com. Service
deaconfredstmarydre@yahoo.com
Confession - Saturday 4:00pm-4:30pm in the
Kathy O’Hagan, Pastoral Associate -815-467-4228 Parish Center
stmary3@sbcglobal.net
Parish Rectory office Monday - Thursday 8am-4pm
Mary Blatti, Office Manager- 815-467-2233 ext.100 Friday- 8:00am- 12:00pm
stmarysminooka@sbcglobal.net
Mary Mogensen, Bookkeeper and Foundation for Faith Rectory Phone - 815-467-2233
815-467-2233 ext 101, stmarysbusiness@gmail.com Fax Number -815-467-1760
Kaleigh Mattson, Director of Music, Website Website: stmarysminooka.com
Facebook: St. Mary’s Minooka
and Social Media Coordinator -815-467-2233 ext. 109
Kaleigh.stmarysmusic@gmail.com
Administration- John Jun Eucharistic Ministers- Fr. Tuan Prayer Tree- Peg Francisco
drjohnedd@aol.com stmarysminooka@sbcglobal.net stmarysminooka@sbcglobal.net
Adult Choir- Kaleigh Mattson Finance Committee- Dan Friant Protecting God’s Children- Fred Ban
St. Mary’s Commissions
Kaleigh.stmarysmusic@gmail.com daf1852@gmail.com fbanstmarydre@gmail.com
Bible Study- Cathy Fouts Fishers of Men-Keven Pullara Quilters- Carol Fremarek
cathyfouts@comcast.net kevinapullara@gmail.com cfremarek@sbcglobal.net
Building and Grounds, Dave Clark Funeral Luncheon- Anne Schrishuhn RCIA-Fred Ban/Rick Erwin
chiefengin@sbcglobal.net ponzovista@gmail.com fbanstmarydre@gmail.com
Bulletin- Mary Blatti Greeters- Fr. Tuan Religious Education- Fred Ban
Stmarysminooka@sbcglobal.net stmarysminooka@sbcglobal.net fbanstmarydre@gmail.com
Children’s Liturgy- Karen Resar Knights of Columbus- Brian Flanigan - Children’s Choir- Kaleigh Mattson
karenresar@yahoo.com briankflanigan@yahoo.com Kaleigh.stmarysmusic@gmail.com
Children’s Mass Coordinator- Melinda Lectors- Kathy O’Hagan Welcoming Committee- Doris Boehm
DiLorenzo stmary3@sbcglobal.net wdboehm@att.net
dilofam5@gmail.com
Christmas Giving Tree- Mom’s of St. Mary’s Worship Commission- Chris Gregory
Kathy Williamson stmarysminooka@sbcglobal.net cslkgreg@msm.com
(815) 941-4419
Council of Catholic Women- Online Giving- Mary Mogensen Parish Council- Anne Schrishuhn
Jeanne Rapp stmarysbusiness@gmail.com ponzovista@gmail.com
Jeanchuck73@gmail.com
Education- Mary Kimble Prayer Square Group- Peg Francisco Youth Ministry- Joann Ban
mtk2553@aol.com stmarysminooka@sbcglobal.net joban4smym@yahoo.com
ProLife- Kathy Glover (815) 467-2233
Mass Intentions
Saturday, January 16 5:00pm Vic Pavlic The Family
Sunday, January 17 7:30am Florence Cullen The Family
9:00am Parishioners
11:00am Fr. Mark Fracaro
Monday, January 18 8:30am Sr. Rosemary Small
Tuesday, January 19 8:30am Peter Demick The Family
Wednesday, January 20 8:30am Communion Service
Thursday, January 21 8:30am Bill Frescura The Tierney’s
Friday, January 22 8:30am Fr. Mark Fracaro
Saturday, January 23 5:00pm Marianne Keehl
Sunday, January 24 7:30am Florence Cullen The Family
9:00am Nortbert Adams Dave & June Battey
11:00am Parishioners
LIGHT A CANDLE
This Week candles were lit If you would like to have
for : a candle lit in the candle area
near the Virgin Mary Statue
Police & Firefighters
outside, for a special
An end to the Corona Virus intention, please call the
rectory at 815-467-2233.
Please pray for
Ann Tyrell Don Ruettiger
Jim Homa Deidra Hogan
Thomas McDonald Al Soley
Denise Tonarelli Bill Stafford
Judy Stafford
Kimberly Gaydula
Fr. Jim Lennon
Dylan Pickett
Sandra Severson Peter Lehner
Paul Thien phu Jerry & Lorraine
Kevin McEvilly Davidson
Nichole Reisberg Catherine Dunbar
Taryn Schrader Karen Steppe
Madeline Jandjeska Jim Copeland
Dominic Boblak Tim Beshoar
Robyn Bumgarner Special Intention
Perez Family
Brody Roberts
Religious Education
Good Morning RE Families,
We hope that the transition from Christmas Break to back to
school and RE is going well for everyone.
Just wanted to let you know of some upcoming important dates.
There is a Parent Meeting for those of you who have children tak-
ing their First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. The meet-
ing is Monday Jan. 25th at 6pm in the Parish Center. We will be
going over info and requirements that you will need to know for these sacraments.
First Reconciliation Dates are Monday Feb. 8th and Tuesday Feb. 9th.
Please keep all of our children in your prayers as they journey on towards their Sacraments.
God Bless,
Deacon Fred Ban, Director of RE
SAINT OF THE WEEK
St Fabian Pope and
Martyr:
was the bishop of
Rome from 10 January
236 to his death on 20
anuary 250,succeeding
Anterus. A dove is said
to have descended on
his head to mark him
as the Holy Spirit's un-
expected choice to
become the next pope.
He was succeeded by
Cornelius.
Most of his papacy was characterized by amicable
relations with the imperial government, and the
schism between the Roman congregations of Ponti-
an and Hippolytus was ended. He divided Rome into
diaconates and appointed secretaries to collect the
records of the martyrs. He sent out seven "apostles to
the Gauls" as missionaries, but probably did not bap-
tize Emperor Philip the Arab as is alleged. He died a
martyr at the beginning of the Decian persecution and
is venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church.
This Week’s Question
What exactly does "amen" mean?
Answer:
Amen is a word that came to English from Latin, which got it from Greek, which got it
from Aramaic, which got it from Hebrew (technically, Aramaic may have had it anyway,
before it became the standard language of the Jewish people a few centuries before
the time of Christ).
It is difficult to translate this word directly, which is often a reason that words are
borrowed from other languages (i.e., if there’s no direct way to translate
this foreign word, just borrow it).
The specific Hebrew word amen (’amen ) appears to be derived from a related verb–’aman , which means “he
confirmed, supported, or upheld.” This verb is also associated with the Hebrew word for truth (’emet ), which
carries the idea of certainty or dependability (i.e., that which is true is that which is certain or dependable).
’Amen’ itself is an interjection used to agree with, affirm, approve, or emphasize something else that has been
said. Thus when Jesus begins certain sayings by declaring “Amen, amen, I say to you . . . “ various
Bible translations often render the “amen, amen” different ways. Because of the word’s association with the
Hebrew terms for truth, the double amen is sometimes rendered “truly, truly” or “verily, verily.” Because of its
association with the Hebrew terms for confirmation or dependability, one might also translate it “certainly,
certainly” or “most assuredly.”
When one says “amen” in response to a prayer, it serves as an affirmation of agreement with the content of
the prayer (cf. 1 Cor 14:16)—in which case it is sometimes translated “So be it” (cf. CCC 2856)—or as an
expression of faith that God will hear and act on the prayer.
Bottom line: Amen is an interjection associated with the Hebrew words for truth and dependability, it conveys
the idea of agreement or emphasis, and its meaning can be translated different ways depending on the
context.
PRAYER TO OUR LADY
HEALTH OF THE SICK DURING THE
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
O Mary, You shine continuously on our
journey as a sign of salvation and hope.
We entrust ourselves to you, Health of
the Sick, who, at the Cross, united with
Jesus’ pain, keeping your faith
firm. You, Salvation of the Roman eople, know
what we need, and we trust that you will provide
for those needs so that, as at Cana of Galilee, joy and
celebration may return after this moment of trial. Help us,
Mother of Divine Love, to conform ourselves to the will of
the Father and to do what Jesus tells us. He who took our
suffering upon Himself, and burdened Himself with our
sorrows to bring us, through the Cross, to the joy of Resur-
rection. Amen. We seek refuge under your
protection, O Holy Mother of God. Do not despise our
pleas — we who are put to the test — and deliver us
from every danger. O glorious and blessed Virgin. —
Pope Francis, March 11, 2020.
Thank you for your Financial Support
Collec on Totals for the Weekend of: January 2/3, 2021
Collected Online Total
Weekly Offering $0.00 $3,633.25 $3,633.25
Christmas $0.00 $353.00 $353.00
Founda on for Faith $0.00 $60.00 $60.00
Major Maintenance $0.00 $78.00 $78.00
Needy in Community $0.00 $103.00 $103.00
Solemnity of Mary $0.00 $190.00 $190.00
YTD Weekly Offering Collected $197,823.94
YTD Weekly Offering Needed $227,646.99
November 30, 2020 Loan Balance $43,278.54 Thank you
Collec on Totals for the Weekend of: January 9/10, 2021
Collected Online Total
Weekly Offering $9,601.00 $2,197.25 $11,798.25
Christmas $3,275.00 $0.00 $3,275.00
Founda on for Faith $3,869.50 $95.00 $3,964.50
Major Maintenance $567.00 $15.00 $582.00
Needy in Community $773.00 $50.00 $823.00
YTD Weekly Offering Collected $209,622.19
YTD Weekly Offering Needed $236,078.36
November 30, 2020 Loan Balance $43,278.54 Thank you
Shining the Light of Christ through the 2021 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal
It is time for the 2021 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal (CMAA). Your gift is especially important this year, during the pandemic, as our diocese continues to
explore new and innovative ways to serve those in need.
The 2021 theme is Shining the Light of Christ. The 30 ministries the CMAA supports allow parishes to join together to shine Christ’s light to the benefit of many,
from the poor and vulnerable to seminarians and schoolchildren. No parish could provide all of these ministries on its own.
Our parish’s goal for the 2021 CMAA is $42,100, and 70 percent of any amount we raise over our goal will be returned to us. This is a great opportunity for our
parish! Please review the materials you receive in the mail from the Diocese of Joliet and prayerfully reflect on your gift to this year’s annual appeal.
If you do not receive a CMAA mailing, please contact the parish office.
CHURCH NAME & NUMBER —
Saint Mary #512192
ADDRESS —
303 W. St Mary Street
P.O. Box 456
Minooka, IL 60447
PHONE —
815-467-2233 (Rectory)
CONTACT PERSON —
Father Tuan Van Nguyen
Mary Blatti- bulletin editor
SOFTWARE —
PRINTER —
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