PARISH MISSION STATEMENT: Saint Monica is a welcoming Catholic faith community. Proclaiming the power of the Word of God, we join together in the celebration of the Eucharist and all Sacraments. We aim to follow Jesus Christ: To Serve as He Served + To Live as He Lived + To Love as He Loved St. Monica Parish | 5136 N. Nottingham Ave, Chicago, IL 60656 | 773.763.1661 | stmonicachicago.com FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT — DECEMBER 22, 2019 + WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE Monday—Friday at 8:30 a.m. Mon, Tues, Wed & Friday—6:00 p.m. Thursday—7:00 p.m. in Polish WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE Sat 4:00 p.m.—English | 6:00 p.m.—Polish Sun 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. | Polish at 12:30 p.m. ROSARY AND DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET Prayed weekdays before the 8:30 a.m. Mass EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. - 6:45 p.m. TO SERVE AS HE SERVED + TO LIVE AS HE LIVED + TO LOVE AS HE LOVED
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PARISH MISSION STATEMENT:
Saint Monica is a welcoming
Catholic faith community.
Proclaiming the power of
the Word of God, we join together
in the celebration of the
Eucharist and all Sacraments.
We aim to follow Jesus Christ:
To Serve as He Served +
To Live as He Lived + To Love as He Loved
St. Monica Parish | 5136 N. Nottingham Ave, Chicago, IL 60656 | 773.763.1661 | stmonicachicago.com
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT — DECEMBER 22, 2019
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WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE Monday—Friday at 8:30 a.m.
Mon, Tues, Wed & Friday—6:00 p.m.
Thursday—7:00 p.m. in Polish
WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE Sat 4:00 p.m.—English | 6:00 p.m.—Polish
Sun 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. | Polish at 12:30 p.m.
ROSARY AND DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET Prayed weekdays before the 8:30 a.m. Mass
Marge O’Donnell WEDNESDAY, December 25, 2019 — CHRISTMAS
7:30 A.M. — Carmen Tortorello
9:00 A.M — Sylvia Boulahanis
Raymond Godzicki
Dr. William Frett
Ted & Michalina Bialek
11:00 A.M. — Elmer Campana
Katherine O’Hern
12:30 P.M. — Mass in Polish
Edmunt Płonka
THURSDAY, December 26, 2019 — ST. STEPHEN’S DAY
8:30 A.M. — Souls in the Purgatory
7:00 P.M. — Mass in Polish - Św. Szczepana
FRIDAY, December 27, 2019
8:30 A.M. — Noel Tabang - Birthday Bless.
6:00 P.M. — Joseph & Anne Gniadek
SATURDAY, December 28, 2019
4:00 P.M. — Elmer Campana
- God’s bless. & care of the BM for David
- Special intention for Ewa Kalembasa
6:00 P.M. — Mass in Polish
SUNDAY, December 29, 2019
7:30 A.M. — Peter, Linda & Mario Campana
9:00 A.M. — Krystyna & Ryszard Terleccy
Marzena Duda & Dr. Andrzej Gorycki
11:00 A.M. — Raul Amezcua
Maria Garcia Palomer
12:30 P.M. — Mass in Polish
ST. MONICA PARISH | DECEMBER 22 | 2
MASSES FOR THE WEEK
On this final Sunday of Advent our scriptures
focus on the historical birth of Jesus, who is son
of David and Son of God, child and king, Jesus
and Emmanuel.
Isaiah the prophet begs Ahaz to ask for a sign,
to allow God to offer him reassurance of
the survival of the Davidic dynasty. The king
hypocritically refuses to “tempt the LORD” in that
way (Isaiah 7:12), but the prophet foretells the
birth of a son, an heir to the throne, who will
prove the Lord’s enduring protection of God’s
chosen lineage on the throne of David.
The child will be called Emmanuel.
Matthew’s reference to this history in his
description of the birth of Jesus highlights
the contrast between the faithless refusal
of trust shown by Ahaz, and the complete trust
in God shown by Mary and Joseph in bringing
about the birth of Jesus Christ.
“A man filled with faith and the Holy Spirit” (Acts 6:5): thus Luke introduces Stephen, first of seven deacons chosen by the community for its ministry of charity, first to lay down his life in witness to Christ. As the church’s first martyr, Stephen’s life and death mirror the preaching and passion of Jesus, “the faithful witness” (Greek, martyr) (Revelation 1:5). Like Jesus, Stephen works “great signs and wonders among the people” (Acts 6:8). Like Jesus, when falsely accused, Stephen’s face radiates angelic serenity (Acts 6:15), though his tongue, like Jesus’, is a two-edged sword. As the dying Jesus forgave his executioners, even making excuses for them, then commended his spirit into his Father’s hands (Luke 23:34, 46), so Stephen intercedes for his murderers and begs Jesus to receive his spirit (Acts 7:60, 59). How fruitful both passions! The penitent thief inherits Paradise; Saul, who consented to Stephen’s killing, is transformed into the fearless preacher Paul. Thus Stephen challenges us to bear witness not in words only, but by Christ-like forgiveness toward all.
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ST. STEPHEN (first century)
TRUST IN
GOD
ANNOUNCEMENTS 4TH Sunday of Advent
ST. MONICA PARISH | DECEMBER 22 | 4
THANK YOU
St. Monica Parish would like to
extand our gratitude the Italian
Catholic Federation for their
very generous donation of $915.00 May God
the work of your hands! Molte grazie!
LECTORS
Dear lectors, your practice books have
arrived and are available at the organ.
ST. VINCENT DEPAUL
The St. Vincent DePaul Society
would like to thank everyone who
purchased gifts for the children of
St. Thomas. We are very fortunate to have such
wonderful parishioners to help us fulfill this very
important project. May God Bless You All!
OPEN
HOUSE January 15, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
January 16, 8:30 – 2:00 p.m.
January 26, 10:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Visit the preschool and
kindergarten classrooms!
Meet our principal
and teachers!
Learn about our early
childhood curriculum!
Get a tour of our
entire school!
Pick up registration and
tuition information!
Pre-K 3 offered:
5 Full Days
5 Half Days
Kindergarten
offered:
5 Full Days
Pre-K 4 offered:
5 Full Days
5 Half Days
HOLIDAY
OFFICE HOURS
Due to holidays,
the Parish Office will be closed on:
Tuesday, December 24th at 1:00 pm
Wednesday, December 25th (whole day)
Thursday, December 26th (whole day)
We will be back in the office
on Friday, December 27th
HAVE A BLESSED CHRISTMAS!
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT:
Saint Monica is a welcoming
Catholic faith community.
Proclaiming the power of
the Word of God, we join together
in the celebration of the
Eucharist and all Sacraments.
We aim to follow Jesus Christ:
To Serve as He Served +
To Live as He Lived + To Love as He Loved
St. Monica Parish | 5136 N. Nottingham Ave, Chicago, IL 60656 | 773.763.1661 | stmonicachicago.com
THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD — DECEMBER 25, 2019
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WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE Monday—Friday at 8:30 a.m.
Mon, Tues, Wed & Friday—6:00 p.m.
Thursday—7:00 p.m. in Polish
WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE Sat 4:00 p.m.—English | 6:00 p.m.—Polish
Sun 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. | Polish at 12:30 p.m.
ROSARY AND DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET Prayed weekdays before the 8:30 a.m. Mass
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