Page 2 St. Florian Parish 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

USHERSJanuary 2018

4:00 PM C. Cowperthwaite, E. Pindara,T. Zalewski, N. Zalewski

8:00 AM T. Gibson, T. Nester, M. Noworyta

9:45 AM E. Lihota, G. Slusarczyk,T. Baker, M. Gasior

11:30 AM R. Manriquez, J. Gonzalez,M. Suarez, R. Ortiz

READERS

January 20184:00 PM J. Struzik8:00 AM R. Rosiar9:45 AM D. Karczewski

11:30 AM R. Oseguera

ALTAR SERVERS

SATURDAY, January 274:00 PM P. Maccagnano

SUNDAY, January 288:00 AM J. Wojtas9:45 AM A. Shea

11:30 AM D. Ranos

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERSJanuary 2018

4:00 PM A. BonczekM. CowperthwaiteJ. Gibbons

8:00 AM C. BozovicP. GadusK. Gibson

9:45 AM P. MaccagnanoV. MaccagnanoC. Malone

11:30 AM L. JimenezM. Suarez

CANTORS

SATURDAY, January 274:00 PM Judy

SUNDAY, January 288:00 AM Laurie9:45 AM Bob

Week of January 21 ­ 27The Tabernacle Candle will be lit this week in memory of

The Gifts of Bread & Wine are donated this week in memory of

MASSES FOR THE WEEK

Weekend, January 20 & 214:00 PM + Lorraine Szumlas ­ Drago & Zarica Prolega8:00 AM + Ted Kosiba ­ Family9:45 AM + For the Parishioners

11:30 AM + Hipolita Aranda ­ Rosa

Monday, January 228:00 AM + Marty Surdell ­ Joyce Vroble

Tuesday, January 238:00 AM + For the Parishioners

Wednesday, January 248:00 AM + Joseph B. Mistarz ­ Son, Grand Children & Great Grand Children

Thursday, January 258:00 AM + For the Parishioners

Friday, January 268:00 AM + Ronald Mistarz ­ Wife, Cousin & Family

Saturday, January 278:00 AM + For the Parishioners4:00 PM + Lorraine Szumlas ­ Jacqueline Flic

Sunday, January 288:00 AM + Barb Anderson ­ Don & Maryann Obara9:45 AM + Uncle Studs Lisek ­ Bakers

11:30 AM + Maria Terrazas ­ Daughter

In Remembrance

Mildred Podsiadlik 1 /10/1 8

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Monday ­ January 22 ­ Day of Prayer for the LegalProtection of Unborn Children

Reading 2 Samuel 5:1­7, 10Gospel Mark 3:22­30

Tuesday ­ January 23 ­ St. Vincent & St. Marianne CopeReading 2 Samuel 6:12b­15, 17­19Gospel Mark 3:31­35

Wednesday ­ January 24 ­ St. Francis de SalesReading 2 Samuel 7:4­17Gospel Mark 4:1­20

Thursday ­ January 25 ­ The Conversion of St. PaulReading Acts 22:3­16Gospel Mark 16:15­18

Friday ­ January 26 ­ St. Timothy & St. TitusReading 2 Timothy 1:1­8Gospel Mark 4:26­34

Saturday ­ January 27 ­ St. Angela MericiReading 2 Samuel 12:1­7a, 10­17Gospel Mark 4:35­41

Sunday ­ January 28 ­ 4th Sunday In Ordinary TimeReading I Deuteronomy 18:15­20Reading II 1 Corinthians 7:32­35Gospel Mark 1:21­28

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

We pray for...Loretta Borowski, Michael Boston, GrantBradtke, Kevin Chocholek, Ricky & CindyCholipski, Austin Cichy, Philip Corich, MartinCovarrubias, Mary Lou Cowperthwaite, DoritaDe Cardona, David Donahue, CatherineDrilling, Rosie Dunmore, Marietta Falbo, Elena Fank,Laurie Ferry, Charlotte Frjelich, Bob Frjelich, Tom Gadus,Irma Garcia, Allysa Garcia, Yesenia Guajardo, RosaGuadalupe Guajardo, Sara Janet Guzman, HelenHennessy, Maryann Henney, Tristan Hirosky, Baby Ian,Tony Jackson, Charlene Jones, Edward Kawa, Larry Kawa,Karen Kil, Bob Konecek, Martha Kowalkowski, KellyKozloski, Helen Larson, John Larson, Beth Lasseter,Thomas J. Lohr, Hector Maya, Joseph B. Mistarz, Jr.,Ricardo Morales, Genoveva Nateras, Policarpo Naya,Shirley Ostrowski, Felicia Pancer, D. J. Plys, James Rago,John Rosmanitz, Jo Shanahan, Lillian Smierciak, AlfonsoSoto, Linda Stannish, Lynn & Dwayne Tempe, ChestineTrzupek, Asunción Villalpondo, Rita Wilck, Dianne Williams,Stanley Wrona, Sr., Residents of Hammond ­ WhitingCare Center and Residents of Dolton Health Care Centerand Residents of Burnham Terrace.We pray for the homebound, sick and hospitalized. If your name appears inthe above list and you no longer wish to be included due to recovery, pleasecontact the Rectory at (773) 646­4877.

St. Florian ParishVolunteer Appreciation Party

─ ADULTS ONLY─

Saturday - February 10, 2018

Yes, I have volunteered my time and talent and willattend the celebration!

Name(s): _______________________________

Number ofAdults attending: _________

(Please reply via the collection basket or at therectory)

Saturday, February 105:00 - 7:30

Be sure to respond by February 2nd so we can countyou in!

Volunteers are people who are willing to give ofthemselves—time, talent, treasure—for the goodof the whole community. Volunteers do not getpaid for what they do. Many people volunteer atSt. Florian and for this we are most grateful. Pleasecome and enjoy dinner and a fun time as our way ofsaying thank you for all you do! (Spouses welcome)

Appreciation

2018 MassBook

There are quite a few Masses available

in the 2018 Mass Book. Please stop by the

rectory to reserve your Masses.

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From the Pastor's Desk:

Dear Parishioners of St. Florian,

Thank you for your generosity and for all you do for St.Florian. At this time, when the heating season is approach-ing, we are trying to meet the demands that this means.

As you know, our heating bills are high every year. Our

old Church boiler is not only old, it is not sufficient for

our needs. Once it is turned on our gas bills skyrocket

because the controls on the boiler are not precise. We

are still waiting for the TO TEACH WHO CHRIST IS

campaign to give us money to install a new boiler, but

we need to wait until the campaign is over before we

receive any money, so there is still a couple of years

ahead of us. Meanwhile we have to face high heating

bills. We are still paying on last winter's bills and the

new heating season will begin in about 2 months. To

prevent the accumulation of all the heating bills I would

like to ask you to increase your donation in the ENERGY

ENVELOPE. I hope that the heating season will be mild

for all of us, but once the Church boiler is turned on

we are still paying for the usage.

I will keep you in my prayers, please keep me in yours.

Yours in Christ

Fr. Robert

NEWEST HISTORY OF ST. FLORIAN PHOTO

Fr. Robert P. Marchwiany, Pastor, with the TO TEACHWHO CHRIST IS COMMITTEE

Spring of 2016

BE SURE TO JOIN US FOR OURFAMILY MASS AT 9:45 AM!

Fr. Robert

Anyone interested inrenting Konsowski Hall,

please call the rectory formore information.

If you are new to the parish, stop in the rectory to register.

ST. FLORIAN CHURCHis back on Facebook

Information and events will be posted on the

Florian Hegewisch user page.

Initial Offering Envelopes

Please remember to use your Initial Offering

Envelope in the January packet. A suggested

donation of $1 0.00 will help defray the cost of

printing and mailing contribution envelopes.

Don't forget to put your email addresson your envelope.

You only need to do this once. If you have already

submitted your email address, you do not need to do

it again.

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Page 5St. Florian ParishJanuary 21, 2018

What does it mean to be a Parishioner?

1 . It means to be officially REGISTERED in the rectory!

We need your family information in our business

system.

2. What are some ofthe benefits ofbeing a REGISTERED

parishioner? You can get a list ofyour annual donations

to use for tax purposes. As a REGISTERED parish-

ioner, you can receive sacraments, be a sponsor or

witness for someone else receiving sacraments.

3 . Are there any other ways to become a REGISTERED

parishioner? NO.

Que significa ser un Parroquiano

1 . Significa estar oficialmente REGISTRADO en la

rectorial Necesitamos la información de su familia

en nuestro sistema de negocio.

2. Cuales son algunos de los beneficios de estar RE-

ISTRADO como parroquiano:

• Pueden obtener una lista de sus donaciones anuales

con propósito de reportar en sus impuestos.

• Como un parroquiano REGISTRADO, puede recibir

sacramentos, ser padrino/testigo para alguien que

este recibiendo los sacramentos.

3 . Hay otras maneras que pueda hacerse un parroquiano

REGISTRADO? NO.

The St. FlorianSelf­Defense

Program

Come join "The St. Florian Self-Defense Program." All ages maysign up, children and adults. For moreinformation, please call (708) 476-8615.

Ordinary Time WeekdaysPaul Turner

The lectionary for Ordinary Time weekdays contains

a meticulous series of readings. Each year begins

with a nearly complete presentation of Mark's

Gospel proclaimed over nine weeks. The remaining

weeks divide nearly evenly between Matthew and

Luke and focus on the unique stories not found in

Mark. Significant passages from John's Gospel are

heard during the second half of Lent and through-

out Easter time.

The first readings spread over a two-year cycle. They

present books of the Old and the New Testaments

in alternation. These are semicontinuous readings:

the principle passages of each book are heard in

sequence, but not the complete book.

Year 1 opens with the Letter to the Hebrews and

then moves to the first part of Genesis. Excerpts

from Sirach and Tobit follow. From the New

Testament, Second Corinthians is proclaimed.

Then a whole series of passages from the bible's

historical books tell the record of salvation history.

Several New Testament letters come next, followed

by a collection of the minor prophets. Several weeks

are next given to the Letter to the Romans, and the

year concludes with Wisdom, Maccabees, and Daniel.

Year 2 opens with the historical books concerning

the kings of Israel. Then the week day lectionary

turns to a group of New Testament letters. Next,

the historical books resume where they left off, and

with them come the remaining major and minor

prophets. More New Testament letters follow, and

then some books from the Old Testament's wisdom

literature. The remaining New Testament letters

come next, and the year closes with the Book of

Revelation.

Congratulations Alumni!Principal's Honor Roll

De La Salle Institute

Emma Elizalde

WORRYING does not take away tomorrow’s

TROUBLES, it takes away today’s PEACE.

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MARK YOUR CALENDARJan 23 Pantry Setup (KH) 9:00amJan 24 Big Pantry (KH) 3:30pmJan 25 Choir Rehearsal (Church) 10:00amFeb 1 Choir Rehearsal (Church) 10:00amFeb 8 Choir Rehearsal (Church) 10:00amFeb 9 Holy Name (PMR) - OffMtg 7:00pm

- Gen Mtg 8:00pm

Please pray for ourService Members:

Eugene Zmija, U.S Air Force ­Sgt Eric L. Abram, U.S. Air Force­ Aaron Alvarez, U.S Navy ­ MSgt JamesRitchie, U.S. Air Force ­ Capt. ChristopherConner, U.S. Marine Corps ­ Sgt. MichaelMarszalek, U.S. Army ­ Robert A. Islas, Jr.,U.S Navy ­ Capt. Lisa Klekowski, US. Army­ PFC Patrick Paskiewicz, U.S. Army ­ PettyOfficer Second Class Laura A Tomczak, U.S.Navy ­ Master Sgt. Christopher Saberniak,U.S. Air Force ­ A1C Nicolaos Hofbauer, U.S.Air Force ­ Sgt. Ernest Silva, U.S. MarineCorps ­ Jonathan Daniel Ladowski, U.S.Marine Corps.

If you know of a family member who is no longer serving,please contact the Rectory at 646­4877 so they may beremoved from this prayer list.

St. Vincent de Paul Poor Box $81.00The St. Vincent de Paul Society loves and works forGod. The members love and work for our neighborsin need. They do this through your kind offerings eachweek in the poor boxes. God will and does reward thosewho care and share.

2017 Charitable Contributions - Statements for the2017 tax year will be processed by request only. Pleasefill out the form below and return it to the rectory byJanuary 28th. We will mail requested statements bythe end ofthe month.

Please send a 2017 contribution statement to me:

Name: _______________________________

Address: _______________________________

_______________________________

(return form via collection basket or at the rectory)

Tax Statements

As in the past, we will not be sending tax statements

to everyone this year. If you would like a statement

of your 2017 church contributions, please call the

rectory and leave your name address and phone

number so it can be mailed to you, or you can fill

out the form below and drop it in the offering basket.

WEEKLY OFFERINGSJanuary 6 & 7, 2018

Sunday Collections Amount

4:00pm Mass $ 655.00

8:00am Mass $ 299.00

9:45am Mass $ 726.35

11 :30am Mass $ 344.00

Mailed Donations $ 121 .00

Actual Received $ 2,145.35

vs Budgeted Goal -$ 4,500.00

Deficit ­$2,354.65

Christmas $ 270.00

Solemnity ofMary $ 185.00

Initial Offering $ 160.00

Energy $ 245.00

Boiler $ 353.20

Building Improvement $ 58.00

Maintenance $ 137.00

Holy Name $100 Raffle WinnersJanuary 12, 2018

# 236 - Robert Koscielniak# 017 - Jim O'Rourke Jr.

TO ALL WHO CELEBRATEWhether visitors, long-time residents

or newly arrived in the Parish, weThank God for you.

If you are not registered,or there is a change in your address,

or telephone number,please fill out the form and place it in one

of our collection baskets or mail it tothe Rectory

Thank You

Name: _____________________________________

Phone: _____________________________________

Address: _____________________________________

_____________________________________

_____________________________________

Please CheckOne:

___New Parishioner ___New Phone Number

___NewAddress ___Moving, Remove

from Register

MemorialsAnd Gifts ofRemembrance

You may remember your deceased loved ones in thefollowing ways:

DonationDaily Masses $ 10

Tree ofLife Gold Leaf $ 100Small Stone $ 500Large Stone $1 ,000

The Tabernacle Candlewill be lit in memory of. . . $ 10

The Gifts ofBread andWineare donated in memory of. . . $ 15

Please remember St. Florian Parishin your estate planning

Your Gift, Your Parishwww.parishgift.org

Mission Statement ofSt. Florian Parish Pastoral Council

St. Florian Parish Pastoral Council is a group ofparishioners who work together with the pastor toact as a consultative body for the parish. Ourmission is to build a prayerful, evangelizing andwelcoming spirit for the benefit of the faithcommunity.

MISSION STATEMENT of ST. FLORIAN PARISH

We are Roman Catholics of prayer, service and long-standing tradition guided by thespirit to meet the direct needs of out parishioners and neighboring community in ademanding social environment. We strive to achieve a sense of justice, responsibility,prayerfulness, communication and unity by providing:

• All individuals the opportunity of receiving sacraments• The proper educational environment ­ spiritually, morally, academically• A channel for corporal works of mercy• A time and place for social gathering and fellowship

Our goals and objectives will be accomplished through encouraging active participationin dialogue, evangelization, stewardship, prayer and love.

Worship

Altar ServersChoirs, Cantors & Musicians

Ministers ofCommunionLiturgy CommitteeMinistry ofCare

Ministry ofConsolationMinistry ofLectors

Faith Sharing GroupsUshers & Greeters

Bible Study

Education andAdult Formation

Baptismal PreparationR.C.I.A.

Parish Pastoral CouncilReligious Education

Evangelization Committee

Service

Finance CouncilSt. Vincent de Paul

Parish Organizations

Holy Name SocietyKnights ofColumbusDaughters of Isabella

Ladies Rosary Sodality