Saint Albert the Great

8000 south Linder avenue BURBANK

THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD - JANUARY 13, 2013

Parish

ILLINOIS 60459

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

Titus 3:5

REV. MICHAEL L. ZOUFAL, PASTOR REV. JOSEPH P. LYNCH, PASTOR EMERITUS REV. RYSZARD CZERNIAK, SCh. ASSOCIATE PASTOR REV. ANTHONY BROOKS, SCh. ASSOCIATE PASTOR IRVIN A. BRYCE, JR., PERMANENT DEACON RAYMUNDO DIAZ DE LEON, PERMANENT DEACON MISSIONARY SISTERS OF CHRIST THE KING: SR. ANNA GORSKA, SR. MARIA NIWA, & SR. EWA SZPARGALA

Welcome
All are In this House of God

MASSES SATURDAY 5:00 PM (Sunday Obligation) SUNDAY 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM (English-Polish) - 12:00 PM 6:15 AM, 1:30 PM and 5:00 PM (Polish) 6:30 PM (Spanish) WEEKDAY MASSES (Monday-Friday) 6:30 AM, 7:30 AM (Polish), 8:30 AM SATURDAY MASS 7:30 AM ( Polish) 8:30 AM FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION - All day, Bilingual Confessions 5:00-6:00PM, 6:00 PM Mass (Polish) HOLY DAYS Please refer to schedules printed in the bulletin prior to the Holiday. Vigil Mass - 7:00 PM (evening before Holy Day) SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday 4:00-4:45 PM SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sundays at 3:15 PM Baptismal Preparation Class Last Monday of month at 7:00 PM Parish registration and attendance at the Baptismal Preparation Class are required prior to Baptism. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE All wedding arrangements must be made with a parish priest at least 5 months prior to scheduled date. All couples are required to participate in a marriage preparation program. Parish registration is a requirement. Times of marriages are as follows: Saturday 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM

RECTORY ...(708)423-0321 or (708)423-0322 PLEBANIA (po polsku) .(708)423-0321 lub (708)423-0322 For Sacraments of Baptism, Marriage, parish registration, convert instruction, prolonged illness at home. PARISH WEBSITE www.stalbertgreat.com E-MAIL StAlbert@archchicago.org PARISH BOUNDARIES North-75th St. East-Cicero, West-Narragansett, South-87th St. Cicero to Austin) 83rd St. (Austin to Narragansett) MINISTRY OF CARE.(708)423-0321 Deacon Irvin A. Bryce Jr. PRAYER NETWORK....(708)966-4068 Mrs. Marlene Rybicki SCHOOL..(708)424-7757 Mrs. Marilyn Kurowski, Principal 5535 West State Road www.stalbertcatholicschool.com CCD OFFICE...(708)636-0406 Mr. Kevin Wiseman, Coordinator 5535 West State Road

MASS INTENTIONS
Monday, January 14, 2013 6:30 7:30 +Stanislaw Chlebek 1st Anniv. of Death 8:30 +Patrick & Alice OMalley Tuesday, January 15, 2013 6:30 + Souls in Purgatory 7:30 8:30 +Alice Shanahan +Kathryne Kates Wednesday, January 16, 2013 6:30 -Derek Duleba - Blessing 7:30 8:10 - MORNING PRAYER OF THE CHURCH 8:30 +Helen Shanahan Thursday, January 17, 2013 St. Anthony, Abbot 6:30 -Derek Duleba - Blessing 7:30 8:30 +Charles & Laura Obermeyer 7:00PM-PARISH HOLY HOUR Friday, January 18, 2013 6:30 -Derek Duleba - Blessing 7:30 8:30 +Emily Sekan Saturday, January 19, 2013 Blessed Virgin Mary 7:30 8:30 +Leonard Young +Mark Kapturski +Santo Dughetti 5:00PM +Stanley Ojer +Ellen Kandich +Stefania Maciol +Salvatore Imbarrato Sunday, January 20, 2013 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:15 +Ludwik Rusnak 4th Anniv. of Death 7:30 -For the Parishioners +Arthur Cox 5th Anniv. of Death +Marietta & Carmine Cesario 9:00 +William & Ethelreda Sullivan +Peter & Pauline Kiwak & Family +Mary Talty 10:30 -For students, parents and teachers of the Ignacy Posadzy Polish Catholic School +Mieczyslaw Antol +Genowefa & Alojzy Reiter 12:00PM +Leonard Young +Frank Weglarz Jr. 1:30PM +Maria Kuternoga Anniv. of Death 5:00PM 6:30PM -

CALLED TO SERVE For many weeks now, we have been celebrating the appearance of the divine presence in human form. As a child, he came to Mary and Joseph, was seen by the shepherds, and then by some wandering magi from the East. Today we celebrate another showing, later in time, to a group gathered at the Jordan River. John hesitated to baptize Jesus, whom he recognized as one mightier than I. But he did as Jesus asked, and the Holy Spirit descended and heavens voice spoke to Jesus, You are my beloved Son. Jesus was beginning his public life of teaching and service. Soon he would start calling others to join him. Peter was one of the first to be called by Jesus. In todays second reading, he announces the heart of the message, peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all. Peter was called, and you and I are called to spread that message and to serve Gods word.
Copyright J. S. Paluch Co.

SCHOOL SUPPORT COLLECTION Our Second Collection next Sunday will be for the support of our school. Your generosity will be appreciated. Thank You.

There are still Mass Intentions for 2013 available. Please stop at the parish office if you would like to reserve Masses for your loved ones. Office is open
Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 8:30 pm Saturday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm, Closed Sundays

LET US PRAY For the sick: Eric & Jesse Dulce, Donald Demski, Diana & Tom Soulkup, Marge Nunez, Marlene Johanes, Andrea Pelicano, Janet Arndt, Mary Sochacz Marilyn Buchalski, Jim Lopec and Family, Pineda and Eckhart Families, Carmella Mazurek, Virginia Wolski, Arletta Ceynow, Bill Sullivan, Carmen Salonga Family, Cermak Family, Olga Garcia, Michael Mazurek, John Bello, Alvarez Family, Bernice Ciszek, Valerie Farbin, Barbara Iacullo, Irene Korosa, Bill & Ruth Eichnamm, Diane & Robert Juris, Dorothy Reid, Salvatore Bottari, Theresa Lonski, Harriet Madey Alex Silverman, Don Kupiec, Richard Polancyk, Johana Pusateri, Janelle Demski, Bussie & Hedderman Families, Sister Patricia Labuda, Walter Anderson, Denis Hedderman & Family Shirley McVane, Katie and Lucy Hedderman, Cheryl Korosa, Penny Prokop, Mary Ann Riccio. For the deceased: Virginia Wolski, Jerzy Gancarz, Eleanor Medon, Sophia Thomas, Mark Szekely, William Laba, Edward Schultz, Edward Szalkowski.

For more than two weeks we have celebrated Jesus as an infant. Now once again we begin celebrating Jesus as an adult. Therefore appropriately we begin with Jesus first public appearance as an adult, his baptism by John the Baptist in the river Jordan. Perhaps we wonder why Jesus requested John to baptize him. Jesus did not have any sins to repent of and the baptism offered by John the Baptist was for repentance of sins (Luke 3:3). When sinners went to John at the river Jordan they did so because they acknowledged their sinfulness and their baptism symbolized turning over a new leaf in their lives and leaving sin behind. Jesus, although like us in every way, was without sin, as the Letter to the Hebrews assures us. Sinless Jesus did not have any sins of his own to take down into the river Jordan, therefore it could only have been our sins that he took down into the river Jordan. Naturally no one would understand this at that time but they would realize this later when they understood that Jesus died on the cross for our sins. So Jesus baptism in the Jordan and his dying on the cross go together; he did both for our sins. He took our sins on his shoulders as he went down into the Jordan and as he died on the cross. When Jesus was baptized he was looking forward to taking our sins on himself on the cross. So when Jesus was baptized he was already taking our guilt down into the river Jordan. In this way we can see that when Jesus was baptized all righteousness was fulfilled. When Jonah was thrown overboard the ship the life of everyone else on the ship was spared (Jon 1:12-15) and when Jesus took our sins and unrighteousness on his shoulders we were saved and this begins with his baptism in the Jordan. So when Jesus is baptized he is already accepting his Passion and death. Just as there is a close link between Jesus baptism and his cross there is a close link between our baptism and Jesus cross. Paul is saying that when we were baptized we spiritually entered the tomb with Jesus to leave a life of sin behind. When we were baptized we buried sin by spiritually entering the tomb with Jesus and we rose again with the new life of Jesus just as Jesus rose to new life out of the tomb. Our baptism, just like the other six sacraments, receives its power from Jesus death and resurrection. Our baptism is a sharing in the effects and salvation of Jesus death and resurrection, a sharing in the new life of Jesus we receive from his death and resurrection. Our baptism also expresses the intention of our whole life up to our death, leaving our sin behind and living with the life of Jesus. Every day is to be a living out of our baptism with that new life of Jesus. Every day is another opportunity to turn from sin and continue following Jesus which we began with our baptism. When we were baptized we entered the tomb with Jesus to leave a life of sin behind. Our baptism receives its power from Jesus death and resurrection. Our baptism is a sharing in the effects and salvation of Jesus death and resurrection, a sharing in the new life of Jesus we receive from his death and resurrection. Jesus was baptized so that all righteousness might be fulfilled and this happens when we live our baptism by turning from sin to live the life of Jesus and all righteousness is fulfilled. By Fr. T. Lane

It is as close as you can come in this life talking with God face to face. You are important to the Lord. Come when you are hurting, you have fear, anxiety, pain and suffering of any kind - Come and spend time with Jesus Christ Thursdays 7:00 8:00 pm

ST. ALBERT THE GREAT SCHOOL NEWS

Orders are due January 18, 2013 Order pick up is Monday January 28, 6-7pm

St. Albert the Great School Fundraising Committee Presents

Pancake, Belgian Waffle, French Toast and Omelet Breakfast

Sunday, January 27, 2013 8:00 am until 12:00 Noon

Our Breakfast includes: Pancakes, Belgian Waffle or French toast, Sausage or Bacon, Hash
Browns. Your choice of Orange Juice, Milk and Tea or Coffee. Individuals: Pancake Breakfast $8.00, Omelet $8.00, Belgian Waffle Breakfast $8.00 French Toast Breakfast $8.00 Combos: Pancake Breakfast with Omelet $10.00, Belgian Waffle and Omelet $10.00 French Toast with Omelet $10.00 A family of 5 consisting of 3 or more children under the age of 10 $20.00, Additional children (11 and up) $6.00 each

Proceeds benefit St. Albert the Great School Celebrating over 57 years of Academic Excellence School Registration 2013 Take a look at St. Albert the Great School if you are interested in a faithbased education, academic excellence, a commitment to diversity, and scholarship. We offer 3 & 4 Year Old Pre-school thru 8th Grade classes. St. Alberts has been well known in Burbank and the surrounding communities for its excellence for over 56 years. If you would like information regarding our school, stop in the school office Monday thru Friday from 9 a.m. 2 p.m., or call 708 424-7757 about scheduling an appointment to view the school and discuss registration for the up-coming school year.
The 5th graders of St. Albert the Great Catholic School in Burbank studied the lives of the Colonists. Under the direction of their social studies teacher, Mrs. Jimenez, the students researched farming and food, clothing and shoes, and some various jobs of the day. They gave a presentation of Colonial Days to other classes and invited family and friends to see their exhibits.

S O U P A N D S A L A D S AT U R D AY S
All parishioners are invited to join St. Alberts Holy Name Society for a fresh crisp salad and hearty bowl of soup guaranteed to warm your heart and soothe your soul. JANUARY 19 and 26 from 4-7 P.M. Each week we will have special varieties from our local restaurants. Come
January 19 Cream of Broccoli by Chucks Saucy Minestrone by Chef Marty Chicken Noodle by Famous Dave Hennip

and enjoy! Soup is

JANUARY 13 THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD In todays powerful Gospel, God speaks to Jesus, You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased. Is God revealing himself to you through a vocation to the priesthood or religious life? Men 22 to 40 years old are invited to participate in the INSEARCH Priesthood discernment program. If you feel called to the priesthood, INSEARCH will help you gain clarity around the call you feel. We meet every Tuesday night at Quigley Pastoral Center. For more information contact Fr. Brian Welter at 312-534-8298.

January 14 - 19 at St. Alberts

Monday, January 14 6:00 pm Market Day Pick up 7:00 pm Parish Council 8:00 pm Holy Name Society Tuesday, January 15 7:00 pm Bingo Wednesday, January 16 8:10 am Morning Prayer of the Church 6:00 pm Boy Scouts 6:30 pm St. Vincent De Paul Thursday, January 17 7:00 pm Parish Holy Hour/Adoration Friday, January 18 7:00 pm Cub Scouts

ST. ALBERT THE GREAT PARISH

EXCEPTIONAL CONCERT! TRADITIONAL POLISH CHRISTMAS CAROLS BY

GOLEC uORKIESTRA
Choir let us Sing to the Lordiewajmy Panu Polonia children choir Chicagowskie Sowiki

SATURDAY, JANAURY 26, 2013 8:00 PM

Tickets may be purchased after each Sunday Mass or at the parish office

Gage Park 1952 High school class ring was lost in October, 2012 on the parish grounds. If found please call the office 708-423-0321 Generous reward offered by owner.

O U R W E E K L Y O F F E R I N G DECEMBER 30, 2012 $14,961.50

JANUARY 5-6, 2013 $16,486.50

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT

Serdecznie zapraszmy na RODZINN ZABAW SERDUSZKOW, ktra odbdzie si 9 lutego 2013 o godz. 7:00 pm. Zabawa jest organizowana przez Polsk Katolick Szkol im. ks. Ignacego Posadzego w Burbank. Na zabaw zapraszamy wraz z dziemi, ktrym zapewniamy wiele ciekawych atrakcji. W programie naszej zabawy serduszkowej: smaczny obiad, sodki st oraz dobrze zaopatrzony bar, loteria fantowa, wybr krlowej balu, konkursy dla par i maestw, wspaniaa zabawa prowadzona przez Chris Band, zapewniona opieka dla dzieci Bilety w cenie $35 do nabycia w biurze szkolnym lub biurze parafialnym. Po rezerwacje i informacje prosimy dzwoni pod nr. tel. 708- 423-5721 oraz 708-423-5714 lub s. Anna 773-701-1133
PS. Dzikuj za pomoc w przekazywaniu informacji o naszej zabawie serduszkowej. Wszystkich, ktrzy su pomoc zapewniam o mojej wdzicznoci w modlitwie.

W Koncercie Kold
(Pitek, 4 stycznia, 2013)

wzilo udzia kilka chrw, midzy innymi wystpi chr msko-eski Parafii w. Alberta

Skadamy serdeczne Bg zapa tym wszystkim, ktrzy w jaki kolwiek sposb przyczynili si aby nasz Koci wyglda piknie podczas wit Boego Narodzenia a przedewszystkim: rodzicom ministranw, rodzicom z zespou Albercik, pani Nowobilskiej i jej rodzinie, pastwo Dyszkiewicz, panu Andrzejowi Marusarz, Edward Zubek, Janusz Karwaczka, Artur Skrzydlak, Andrzej Sodyczka, Andrzej Bukowski, Andrzej Wacawiak. Rwnie skadamy serdeczne Bg Zapa wszystkim ktrzy wzieli udzia w naszej zabawie sylwestrowej, wszytskim sponsorom a zwaszacza Shop and Save Market za ciasto na sodki st, pani Wadysawie Kowalczyk za przekski, ktry byy na kadym stole podczas naszej zabawy. Ogranizatorom Klubowi Polonia za przygotowanie oraz mi atmosfer, Restauracji Mabenka, pastwo Rusin oraz Kwak za przygotowanie bigosu. Kobietom za upieczenie cista. Niech Pan Bg wam wszystkim wynagrodzi za wszelkie powicenie. Niech Pan Bg wam wszystkim wynagrodzi za wszelkie powicenie.