MY CHURCH COMMUNITY
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ST. EMERIC INFORMATION
There is a special request to pray for the granddaughter of Mary & Fred Burton. Mary was the former secretary at St. Emeric's. Their granddaughter is 2 1/2 year old Reilly, and is awaiting the transplant in a New Jersey hospital. Mary is asking her former parishioners and friends for loads of prayers. Thanks to Ginger Shupryt for relaying the request.
MARY ALICE SCHUTZ,sister of Deacon Jim Detloff, died on Monday, December 28th. She was waked and interred in the Mundelein, IL area on Thursday, December 31st. Burial was in Ascension Cemetery, Libertyville. To view the death notice, and to read or sign the guestbook, please CLICK HERE.
ST. EMERIC 50th ANNIVERSARY PRIESTS RECOGNITION MASS
In honor of St. Emeric’s 50th anniversary and to recognize the importance of the priests that have graced us with their service, there will be a concelebrated Mass on February 14th, at 10:30 a.m. There will be a reception to follow. Call your old friends and neighbors to take a walk down memory lane. The following priests have been invited to share in the celebration
Rev. Richard E. Bulwith
Rev. Terry A. Deffenbaugh, OSA
Rev. John R. Dolehide, OP
Rev. Robert J. Kelly, SVD
Very Reverend G. Jerome Knies, OSA
Reverend William D. Mannion
Rev. John J. Rochford
Rev. Jeremiah J. Rodell
Rev. Paul G. Seaman
Rev. Francis G. Scanlan
Rev. Daniel J. Sullivan
Rev. Brian G. Walker, OP
COMING UP
Annual Catholic Appeal Jan. 30-31; Feb. 6-7
Feast of St. Blase Feb. 3
Ash Wednesday February 17 
Pasta Dinner March 20 
St. Emeric School & Religious Education Reunion April 10
REGULAR ITEMS OF INTEREST
Baseball caps with the 50th Anniversary logo are now available for $10.00. Mike Gleason started hawking..er..selling them at the Pig Roast. They are in the traditional school colors of red with the embroidery in white. You can pick one up at the Parish Office or mail in a check with your name, and it will be waiting for you at church the following weekend.
SUNDAY BY SUNDAYOn Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m., in the Teachers’ Lounge, a small group meets to discuss the Scripture readings for the next Sunday, and how they apply to our lives. Everyone is welcome to attend. Material will be provided. If you’re interested, call the Parish Office and leave a message. Someone will get back to you.
MARKET DAY!
DON'T FORGET ST. VINCENT DE PAUL NEEDS FOOD ITEMS! Due to the tough economic situation, the St. Vincent de Paul Society finds itself helping more people. There is an urgent need for nonperishable food items, especially string beans, corn, peas, baked beans and fruit. There is a box in the foyer of church, or you can drop any items off at the Parish Office during the week. Please help! ST. EMERIC CHOIR NEEDS YOUR VOICE! Roxanne Packer is looking for new members to join her music family! There are three levels of singers. CHILDREN’S CHOIR - boys & girls in grades 1 -8. Rehearsals are Mondays from 4-5 p.m. CHANCEL CHOIR - high school age through adult. Rehearsals are every Wednesday evening from 7:30 -9 p.m. in the church. CANTORS - high school age through adult. Cantors are trained to lead the assembly in song at weekend Masses. If you can play an instrument, Roxanne Packer would like to work with you to become part of the music ministry at the weekend masses. Contact Roxanne after any Mass,e-mail her at roxanne.packer@gmail.com, or leave a message at the Parish Office at 798-0757.
You can view the Market Day items available and place your order online. Click here! 
LOCAL CHURCH HAPPENINGS
WINTERFEST VI
St. Rita High School presents Winterfest VI! It will take place on Saturday, January 30th, from 6:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. The theme is St. Rita Goes Hollywood. It will be four parties in one. The Dining Hall will be transformed into Casablanca; library, Grease; gym, MASH 7740 (Get it? Their address!); and the dessert buffet will be Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. There will also be a silent auction. The evening is open only to those 21 years of age and older. Ticket price includes dinner and a five hour open bar. Ticket prices are $40 in advance; $50 at door; and $30 for seniors 62 and over. Tickets can be purchased over the phone at (773) 925-5029. St. Rita is located at 7740 S. Western Ave., Chicago. You can get more information or purchase tickets online by clicking here.
CATHOLICS COME HOME RECONCILIATION
Twenty two parishes will be offering special periods of time for the Sacrament of Reconciliation to be administered. This is done with the hope that returning Catholics will have ample opportunity to “come home”. Our area’s parish chosen to host reconciliation is St. Joseph's in Homewood. The unusual dates and time to receive the sacrament will be on Sunday, Jan. 24th from 2-4 p.m.; and Monday, Feb. 1st from 7-9 p.m. St. Joseph’s is located at 17951 Dixie Highway. Call (708) 798-0622.
NEW PASTOR AT ST. IRENAEUS
Fr. Terrance Johnson, who has been administrator at St. Irenaeus for the pat six months, has been appointed pastor effective immediately.
THEOLOGY SOUTH LECTURE AT ST. XAVIER UNIVERSITY
Sr. Joy Clough, RSM, will speak on “Imagine That! Scriptures and Stories”. The lecture will take place on Thursday, February 4th, from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. The cost is $6.00. Coffee will be served at 9 a.m. St. Xavier University is located at 3700 W. 103rd St., Chicago. Contact person is Donatta Yates, (708) 422-1635.
That is what will be available on Monday, February 1st, from 6:30- 8:30 p.m. while you listen to a presentation on Biblical Women in the Jewish Scriptures:Their Role in Salvation History. Sr. Marilyn Renninger, OSF, and Fr. Ildephonse, OFM will give the lecture. The evening will take place in the dining room of the Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart, 9210 W. St. Francis Rd., Frankfort. Donation is $12. For further information, or to make reservations, please call (815) 464-3886.
LITTLE COMPANY OF MARY HOSPITAL GRIEF SUPPORT
Little Company of Mary Hospital offers two support programs for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Early registration is required. Call the Pastoral Care Department at (708) 229-5480.Little Company of Mary is located at 2800 W. 95th St., Evergreen Park.
Living: When a Loved One Has Died begins February 24th, for six consecutive Wednesdays. Support groups will be formed specific to age and loved one lost. It will take place from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. A $25 fee is asked of those who are able.
The Heart Connection begins March 8th, for eight consecutive Mondays. It will take place from 6:15 - 7:30 p.m. This program is for children aged 5 to 17, who have lost a loved one.
Sunday, January 31, 2010 Regional Young Adult Mass
St. Ann's Parish
Lansing, IL
Our monthly Masses are starting up again after our Christmas break.
Save Future Mass Dates: February 28th, March 21st, and April 25th.
We have a special resource
page on our website www.yamchicago.org for Catholics Come Home. Check it out and the
new introductory video. An invitation video is being created and we're going to ask people to
forward to their friends.
You're invited!
What: Regional Young Adult Mass
Who: Anyone in their 20s or 30s Single or Married
Where: St. Ann Parish
3010 Ridge Road
Lansing, IL 60438-3020
Celebrant: Fr. Anthony Dosen C.M., Ph.D, Professor @ DePaul University
When: Sunday, January 31st, 2010
Time: 6:00 pm
Social Time: We're going to have a chili cook-off after Mass. 2 volunteers are bringing a pot of chili. We're looking for a couple more pots. Let me know if you can bring some on January 31st.
Parents: Babysitting available upon request
Volunteers: Looking for young adult Liturgical Ministers. I'm especially looking for a music director and cantors for January. (Contact Terry Shelley to volunteer)
Website: www.yamchicago.org (Click on upcoming events for further information)
‘TIL DEATH US DO PART Saturday, Feb. 6th
St. Christopher Parish
Midlothian
(708) 388-8190
Click here & scroll down a little bit for more information.
SISTER BERNIE’S BINGO BASH
Saturday, 7:00 p.m. February 13th
Sunday, 2:00 p.m. February 14th
Beverly Arts Center
Tickets are $27.00
2407 W. 111th St., Chicago
(773) 445-3838
TO SAVE A LIFE 
Click here for trailer.
Starts Friday, Jan 22nd
Marcus Orland Park Cinemas
16350 S. LaGrange Road, Orland Park
(708) 873-1900
Come see the new play by Vicky Quade, who created the original Late Night Cathechism.
St. Lawrence O’Toole
Sunday, January 31st
Lunch 1 p.m., show 2 p.m.
Before Jan 24th---$30.00
Jan. 24th ---$35.00
For more information or to purchase tickets, call their parish office at (708)748-6090.
Infant Jesus of Prague has a Healing Service and Mass every first Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. The church is wheelchair accessible. For more information, you can call Wally McElligott (708) 946-1965, or Bettyann Hall (708) 799-1234.
ST. STEPHEN, DEACON & MARTYROur sharing parish, St. Stephen, Deacon & Martyr has a Rosary group on the second and last Tuesday of every month. St. Stephen is located at 17500 84th Ave., Tinley Park.
LOCAL LATIN MASS
The traditional Latin Mass is celebrated at 7:30 a.m., on First Saturdays monthly, at St. Andrew the Apostle Church, 768 Lincoln, Calumet City. For more information, call (708) 862-4165.
St. Alexander Church has an evening of praise and worship every third Friday of the month. The service begins at 7:30 p.m., and include prayer, singing and fellowship. St. Alexander is located at 7025 W. 126th St., Palos Heights. For further information, you can call (708) 448-4861.
SOMEONE WHO NEEDS A HOT MEAL?Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago sponsors a weekly supper for anyone experiencing financial problems or homelessness on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at St. Christopher’s Parish. The Tuesday suppers are free and you do not have to be Catholic. They will be held in the school cafeteria, which can be entered from the parish parking lot on 147th St between Kostner and Crawford Aves.. St. Christopher’s is located at 14641 S. Keeler, Midlothian. Doors will open at 5:45 p.m. For information, call (708) 430-0428.
JOB SEARCH HELP IN OAK FOREST
New Life Community Church has started weekly job search support groups from 9 - 11:00 a.m., on Wednesdays. The church also will have monthly network meetings featuring guest speakers. They will also make available a state of the art web site with a job search portal. Nexus Employment Solutions, Oak Forest will provide free resume critique and development on Wednesdays. New Life Community Church is located at 5333 W. 151ST St., Oak Forest. To find out more about this comprehensive program, call (708) 499-6240, or e-mail oakforest@newlifechicago.org
VEHICLE DONATION 
Orland Park Christian Reformed Church, 7500 Sycamore Drive, is starting a ‘car ministry’, which will provide reliable vehicles to financially needy candidates. This will aid them in their basic needs and for employment purposes. If you would be interested in donating your vehicle for such a good cause, you will be able to claim a tax deduction on the full private party value of the donated vehicle. For more information about the application process, or, vehicle donation, please call Bruce Harnew, at (708) 532-4900, ext. 300, or click here. This may very well be the only type of ministry of its kind in the area.
UNEMPLOYED OR IN A CAREER TRANSITIONH.O.P.E. ( Helping Our Parishioners toward Employment) Employment Support Ministry begins their fourth year of support, guidance, fellowship, and information for the employed, unemployed, and those in career transition. It is open to all faiths and denominations. HOPE Ministry leaders review and critique resumes, offer job search and interview tips, and pass along job leads. Each month there is also a guest speaker provided who supports those in this transition. The group meets at St. Elizabeth Seton, located at 9300 W. 167th St., Orland Hills, in the downstairs church hall. The meetings are on the first Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. For more information, you can contact Steve Sitzberger via email at stevesitzberger@hotmail.com ,or by phone at (708) 712-2837.
ARCHDIOCESE AND BEYOND!
TWITTER
Follow the local Catholic news. Catholic New World is now on Twitter. Try it out. Click here.
CARDINAL GEORGE AND THE CITY LIGHTS ORCHESTRA
Here is a clip from a Christmas concert that took place on December 20th at Holy Family Church. Cardinal George narrates the Christmas story from the Gospel of St. Luke. Rich Daniels and the City Lights Orchestra, who plays for many of our events at St. Emeric, accompany him. Check it out by clicking here.
NEW TELEVISED SUNDAY MASS
With the weather changing, more of our parishioners won’t be able to come to mass. There is a Catholic Mass starting to broadcast on Channel 2 from 5:30 - 6 a.m. It is produced by the Passionists.
A CHANCE TO WELCOME THOSE WHO HAVE DRIFTED AWAY
Perhaps you have heard of the massive outreach to Catholics who have drifted away from the Church. The Archdiocese of Chicago along with the Diocese of Rockford and the Diocese of Joliet are undertaking an evangelization initiative –Catholics Come Home - that invites our sisters and brothers back to the practice of the faith. The site www.catholicscomehomeCHICAGO.org will help you with additional information.
PRAYERS FOR PEOPLE STRUGGLING WITH ADDICTIONS
The National Catholic Council on Alcoholism and Related Drug Problems is offering a free prayer book, “Prayers for Addicted Persons and Their Loved Ones”. They also have free Serenity Prayer bookmarks, and a pamphlet, “When They Won’t (or Can’t) Quit Alcohol or Drugs”. You can call (800) 626-6910, ext. 1200, send an e-mail to ncca@guesthouse.org, or write NCCA, 1601 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, MI, 48360.
CATHOLIC CHICAGO BLOG NEW BLOG! TAKE A LOOK! The Archdiocese of Chicago has launched a catholic blog on its website. Each week, someone from the archdiocesan staff and directors will post a commentary on a specific topic. You are encouraged to read it, and, if you so desire, type a comment. You can see the blog by clicking here. To comment on the article, click on comments at the bottom of the article. Depending on the subject matter, this can be interesting!
THE CARDINAL'S NETWORK IS UP & RUNNING! 
You might have heard that the Cardinal was going to start a network on the internet. It is refections that he gives every few days. You can sign up and have them delivered to your e-mail; or, I will keep a link right here. So, click here if you want to either sign up, or read the cardinal's short communications.
ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO HAS A YOU TUBE CHANNEL!
The Archdiocese have debuted a new internet channel called Catholic Chicago. You can check it out by clicking here.
THE VATICAN STAYS CURRENT WITH YOU TUBE!
You might have heard on the news recently that The Vatican and the Pope have gone high tech by starting a channel on YOU TUBE. You can check it out by clicking here!
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