BAPTISM OF THE LORD, JANUARY 9, 2011

SAINT ALBERT
THE GREATPARISH
ST. ALBERT THE GREAT
PRAY FOR US
5555 STATE ROAD BURBANK ILLINOIS 60459

REV. RICHARD MILEK, ADMINISTRATOR

REV. JOSEPH P. LYNCH, PASTOR EMERITUS
REV. MARIUSZ NAWALANIEC, ASSOCIATE PASTOR
IRVIN A. BRYCE, JR. PERMANENT DEACON

MASSES
SATURDAY
5:00 PM (Sunday Obligation)
SUNDAY
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
1:30 PM AND 5:00 PM POLISH MASSES
WEEKDAY MASSES (Monday-Friday)
6:30 AM AND 8:30 AM
SATURDAY MASS
8:30 AM
HOLY DAYS (Except Christmas and New Year)
Vigil Mass - 5:00 PM (evening before Holy Day)
6:30 AM - 8:30 AM - 6:00PM - 7:30 PM
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturday 4:00-4:45 PM
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
1st and 3rd Sundays at 3:15 PM
Baptismal Preparation Class RECTORY ………….……………….…(708)423-0321
Last Monday of month at 7:00 PM PLEBANIA (po polsku)……………...(708)423-0321
Parish registration and attendance at the For Sacraments of Baptism, Marriage,
Baptismal Preparation Class are required parish registration, convert instruction,
Prior to Baptism. prolonged illness at home.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE PARISH WEBSITE
All wedding arrangements must be made with a www.stalbertgreat.com
parish priest at least 5 months prior to scheduled date. E-MAIL
All couples are required to participate in a marriage StAlbert@archchicago.org
preparation program. Parish registration is a PARISH BOUNDARIES
requirement. Times of marriages are as follows: North-75th St. East-Cicero, West-Narragansett,
Saturday 12:00 PM and 2:30 PM South-87th St. Cicero to Austin)
Sunday—no weddings 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
http://home.comcast.net/-st.alberts/
CCD OFFICE…………………………...(708)636-0406
Mr. Kevin Wiseman, Coordinator
5535 West State Road
 MASS INTENTIONS THIS IS MY BELOVED SON
SUNDAY, JANUARY 9, 2011 This Sunday’s celebration
7:30-For the Parishioners of the Baptism of the Lord
-Marietta & Carmine Cesario closes the Christmas season.
9:00-Bernard Holy, Tim Spratt
In the scriptures we see one
-Fr. Jerry Roche
10:30-Joseph & Janina Cislo - 30th Wedding Anniv. more epiphany, or manifes-
-Frank DaCorte tation, of the Spirit of God in
12:00PM-Stanislaw Ponicki Jesus—but this time it is as
-Michael Wisniowicz, Patricia Wisniowicz an adult, rather than as a
1:30PM-POLISH MASS child. Jesus’ baptism also serves as the inaugura-
-Franciszek & Anna Zaremba tion of his prophetic mission and the messianic
5:00PM-POLISH MASS age.
-For the Parishioners Today’s reading from Isaiah describes God’s
MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 2011 chosen Messiah, upon whom God’s spirit rests.
6:30-Josephine Wincek In the Acts of the Apostles Peter says that “God
8:30-For the Parishioners
anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit
TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2011
6:30-Kelly $ McGarry Family
and power” (Acts 10:38). Finally, in the procla-
8:30-Frances & Dorothy Kelly mation from Matthew’s Gospel Jesus’ baptism in
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2011 water goes almost unnoticed. The crucial mo-
6:30-For the Parishioners ment comes when the Spirit of God comes upon
8:10-MORNING PRAYER OF THE CHURCH Jesus and a voice from heaven echoes the words
8:30-Souls in the Purgatory of Isaiah: “This is my beloved Son, with whom I
THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 2011 am well pleased” (Matthew 3:17).
6:30-For the Parishioners © Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.

8:30-Thomas O’Dea
7:00PM - PARISH HOLY HOUR CELEBRANT SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, JANUARY 14, 2011 SATURDAY, JANUARY 15, 2011
6:30-John Ryan
5:00 PM - Rev. Ted Ploplis
8:30-Frank DiNovella
SUNDAY, JANAURY 16, 2011
SATURDAY, JANUARY 15, 2011
7:30 AM - Rev. Mariusz Nawalaniec
8:30-For the Parishioners
5:00PM-Frank DaCorte, Walter Ciszek 9:00 AM - Rev. Joseph Mol
SUNDAY, JANUARY 16, 2011 10:30 AM - Rev. Phil Hogan
7:30-For the Parishioners 12:00 AM - Rev. Mariusz Nawalaniec
-Robert Arnold 1:30 PM - Rev. Rich Milek
9:00-Penny Bedore, Mary McBride 5:00 PM - Rev. Rich Milek
10:30-Victoria & John Adamkiewicz
-Charlotte & Mike Feret & Koziarz Family LET US PRAY
12:00PM-Frank DaCorte, Gregory Buenfil For the sick: Walter & Betty Anderson, Harriet Madey,
1:30PM-POLISH MAS Denis Hedderman & Family, Loretta Paulus, Jean
-Ludwik Rusnak - 2nd Anniv. Of Death Chidichma, Shirley McVane, Vicenta Eckhauz, Catherine,
-Czeslawa & Jozef Milek, Stanislaw Milek, Alfred Milek Katie & Lucy Hedderman, Ken Martin, Misael Ibarra,
5:00PM-POLISH MASS Commella Barnett, Patricia Williams, Andrea Pelicano,
-For the Parishioners
Carrie Hermann, Emily Sekan, Becky Alter, Lorraine
Kritikos, Marilyn Buchalski, Rose Thomas, Don Kupiec,
Happy Wedding Anniversary
Raymond Trusk, Maryann Sorn, Cheryl Korosa, Betty
30 Years Anderson, Carol Mariano, Penny Prokop, Umberto Botta,
Joseph and Janina Cislo Mary Ann Riccio. For the deceased: Donna Covelli,
Anthony Belline., Emily Sekan, Melissa Chada.
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FROM FATHER RICH
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I would like to thank you for celebrating Christmas and New Year’s Day with us and for
your outstanding generosity to Saint Albert the Great Parish. Our Christmas Collection this
year was over $50,000.00. Our Christmas decorations and beautiful flowers, especially the
poinsettias trees were also your gift, because of your generosity to the “Flower Collection”
which brought $4,714.00. Thank you for your kindness, so many Christmas cards and gifts.
I hope that you had a wonderful Christmas and enjoyed our celebrations. I enjoyed it very
much and the only thing that went wrong for me was a Christmas letter, which you re-
ceived either after Christmas or in the wrong language. I was surprised to hear that, be-
cause we have sent letters about two weeks before Christmas, actually on the same day
that I have sent Christmas card to my mom in Poland. Guess what happened; my mom re-
ceived the card before Christmas, and some of you didn't. I promise, I will learn from this
experience and I will send you the Easter letter next week.
In one of the Advent bulletins, I mentioned that our parish is waiting for important deci-
sions, but we were focused at that time on waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Now with Jesus in our hearts, we have to go back to our daily lives and we know that with
Him it will be easier to make and accept any decisions that affect our lives. I want to thank
you again for your participation in the consultation meeting, which was held by the Arch-
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diocese back in October. I heard that some parishioners asked and were concerned when
the new pastor will be appointed. Many parishioners were happy with the present tempo-
rary leadership in the parish. After considering these things it was decided that, our parish

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will go through the process established by the Archdiocese together with other parishes
that also are in need of a new pastor. The decision about the new pastor for Saint Albert the
Great Parish will be made and announced at the end of February or at the beginning of
March. The new pastor will take over the responsibility for the parish on July 1, 2011. I
want you to know that the Archdiocese is in touch with me and they will take under consid-
eration my judgment and advice regarding the parish situation and its needs. I cannot ar-
gue with those who think that the parish needs a fresh start because maybe that would be
the best solution for everyone. I have to admit that when I came to Saint Albert over two
years ago, I was aware that the parish needs healing and special care and I worked harder
than ever before. I think I succeeded thanks to support from many of you. I hope and pray
that you will understand and accept any decision that will be made. As a former member
of the Priests Placement Board for four years, I believe in the process and I trust the coun-
sel of the Holy Spirit.
I want to thank the organizers of Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration for the beautiful
statue and a monetary donation to our parish in the amount of $833.00. We also are thank-
ful to the Filipino Community for choosing our church again for the closing night of Sim-
bang Gabi Celebration and for their donation of $1,379.00 to the parish and $ 751.00 to the
Saint Vincent De Paul.
Due to a conflicting schedule Cardinal Francis George will not be able to celebrate with
us the Pro Life Mass on January 15th, at 5:00 p.m. Nevertheless, I hope that many of you
will come to this special Mass to celebrate life, to pray for respect and protection of all hu-
man life in all its stages.
God Bless, Fr. Rich

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 SCHOOL NEWS

A SPECIAL INVITATION: Enrolling your child in a Catholic school gives them a faith-filled educa-
tion that will last a lifetime. We are inviting you to become part of our school family. If you are
considering a Catholic School Education for your child(ren), it is not too late to register for the 2nd
Semester of the current school year, or too early to register for the upcoming 2011-12 school
year. St. Albert’s, known for its tradition of excellence for 57 years, is the only Catholic Grammar
School in Burbank. Our alumni proudly send their children and grandchildren to our school. We
also have students that come to us from the surrounding communities of Bridgeview, Oak Lawn,
Chicago Ridge, Justice, and Chicago.
Save the dates! We welcome you to come and celebrate Catholic Schools Week with us. The
week will start with 9:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, January 30, 2011, followed by our Famous Pan-
cake Breakfast in Rogers Hall. We also extend an invitation for everyone to visit our Open
House on Tuesday, February 1, 2011, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00p.m.

Wendy’s Community Night: The next Community Night will take place on Wednesday,
January 10, 2011 from 5-8 p.m. at the Wendy’s located at 79th and Harlem Ave.
FEAST OF FAITH
Soup and Salad
The Sign of the Cross
Saturday Returns!
At the beginning of our prayer,
we make the sign of the cross together. January 15, 22, 29, 2011
This sign, simple and powerful, oper- From 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
ates on many levels. We trace the sign
of the cross over our bodies, reminding
ourselves that the cross of Christ has
become our source of resurrection, life,
and grace. With this sign, we also profess our faith in the
Trinity: the presider does not say “in the names,” but “in the Come, join us for a hearty bowl
name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit”— of soup and fresh salad with all the
three persons, one God. The sign of the cross is also a baptis- fixings including a baked potato.
mal reminder, for every sign of the cross echoes the words
spoken over us at our baptism, which marked our entry into January 15, 2011
the saving mystery of Christ. This many-layered sign is also -Cream of Broccoli by
our primary sign of blessing: the cross is traced over people,
Chucks Southern Comfort Cafe
places, and things upon which we ask God to impart divine
-Chicken Noodle
benediction.
In blessing ourselves with the sign of the cross at the prepared by Chef Dave
beginning of Mass, we acknowledge the mystery that has -Saucy Minestrone by
gathered us together: that Christ, the crucified and risen One, Chef Marty of the Burbank
is living, and that we are members of his Body. Our response, Fire Dept.
our Amen, is our yes to all this, our first profession of faith.
—Corinna Laughlin, © Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.
 PRO LIFE MASS Dear Parishioners,
Saturday, My name is Pam Barnett. Father Rich asked my husband and I to start
a vocation group here at St. Albert’s.
January 15, 2011 I attended a daylong retreat/class on religious vocations. In this class it
at 5:00 p.m. was emphasized why it is so important for lay people to get more in-
volved.
All parishioners Our group is now forming and we are looking for you to get involved.
are invited to join in this Before you will say yes, please pray and ask God if you should join our
special celebration new and exciting vocation group.
of our Christian Faith. Please call the rectory or drop a note in the collection box with your
name, phone number and address to my attention – Pam Barnett or my
husband – Vic Barnett. Please write; “New Member for the Vocation
Prayer Group”
Our new Vocation Prayer Group asks all parishioners to pray for voca-
tions to the religious life during the Vocations Week starting the week of
the Baptism of the Lord, January 9, 2011. God Bless, Vic & Pam Barnett

WEEKLY OFFERING
CHRISTMAS COLLECTION JANUARY 2, 2011, ENVELOPES 681
DECEMBER 24-25, 2010 ALL MASSES $50,580.00 CONTRIBUTION $15,924.00
5:00PM……………...…..…..$2,590.00
DECEMBER 26, 2010, ENVELOPES 603 7:30AM…………...…..……..$1,692.00
CONTRIBUTION $14,431,00 9:00AM…………...……..…..$1,924.00
7:30AM…………...…..……..$1,734.00 10:30AM…………...…………$2,392.00
9:00AM…………...……..…..$1,827.00 12:00PM…………...……...….$2,167.00
10:30AM…………...…………$3,053.00 1:30PM…………...………….$3,001.00
12:00PM…………...……...….$1,870.00 5:00PM…………...………….$1,235.00
1:30PM…………...………….$4,136.00 MAIL IN…………..…...……….$ 968.00
5:00PM…………...………….$1,523.00 Children Envelopes……..….$ 5.00
MAIL IN…………..…...……….$ 288.00
USHERS NEEDED
January 10 –January 15 at St. Albert’s
Ushers are needed for Masses, especially the
Monday, January 10 10:30 am and the 12:00 pm Mass. Please call
7:00 pm Parish Council the rectory for more information.
8:00 pm Holy Name Society
Tuesday, January 11
7:00 pm Bingo
Wednesday, January 12
6:00 pm Boy Scouts
Thursday, January 13
7:00 pm Parish Holy Hour
Friday, January 14
6:00 pm Cub Scouts
Saturday, January 15
4:00 pm Schola
5:00 pm Pro Life Mass
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OD KS. RYSZARDA

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Bóg Zapłać Dziękujemy

Pragnę podziękować Wam za liczne uczestnictwo w naszych Świątecznych

Uroczystościach podczas Bożego Narodzenia i Nowego Roku, jak również za hojność jaką
okazaliście Parafii Świętego Alberta. Wraz z Księdzem Mariuszem dziękujemy Wam za kartki
Świąteczne i upominki. Mam nadzieję, że tegoroczne Święta przyniosły Wam dużo radości i
pokoju. Dzięki Wam ja przeżyłem te Święta radośnie i z wielką satysfakcją, że znaleźliście w
naszym Kościele w czasie Świąt atmosferę modlitwy, jedności i miłości. Jedyną przykrą
niespodzianką była dla mnie wiadomość, że mój list z życzeniami otrzymaliście dopiero po
Świętach. Zdziwiło mnie to bardzo ponieważ w dniu kiedy wysłaliśmy listy do parafian, ja
również wysłałem życzenia Świąteczne do mojej mamy w Polsce. Wyobraźcie sobie, że moja
mama otrzymała życzenia przed Świętami a Wy nie. Wyciągając wniosek z tego
doświadczenia chyba będę musiał wysłać Wam życzenia Wielkanocne już w następnym
tygodniu, żeby poczta mogła dostarczyć listy na czas.
W jednym z Adwentowych biuletynów wspomniałem, że nasza Parafia oczekuje ważnej
decyzji, ale wówczas wszyscy byliśmy skoncentrowani na oczekiwaniu na przyjście Pana –
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Jezusa Chrystusa. Teraz, z Jezusem w sercach, musimy powrócic do codziennego życia

wiedząc, że z Jezusem będzie nam łatwiej zaakceptować każdą decyzję, która będzie miała
wpływ na nasze dalsze życie.
Pragnę Wam jeszcze raz podziękować za udział w spotkaniu konsultacyjnym, które było
zorganizowane przez Archidiecezję w październiku ubiegłego roku. Słyszałem, że podczas
spotkania niektórzy parafianie chcieli wiedzieć kiedy będzie podjęta decyzja dotycząca
wyboru nowego proboszcza. Wielu parafian wyraziło zadowolenie z obecnego stanu
Duszpasterstwa Parafialnego. Po rozważeniu tych opinii zdecydowano, że wybór nowego
proboszcza nastąpi według ustalonego przez Archidecezję procesu, który zakończy się

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końcem lutego lub początkiem marca tego roku. Wtedy nowy proboszcz zostanie ogłoszony a
przejmie swoje obowiązki w parafii od 1-go lipca bierzącego roku. Pragnę abyście wiedzieli,
że Archidiecezja w czasie całego tego procesu jest w kontakcie ze mną i bierze pod uwagę
moje uwagi dotyczące sytuacji naszej parafii i jej potrzeb. Chcę abyście pamiętali, że sytuacja
w parafii i warunki pracy kapłańskiej są czasem bardziej skomplikowane niż to może się
wydawać na pierwszy rzut oka. Muszę przyznać, że gdy przyszedłem do Parafii Świętego

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Alberta ponad dwa lata temu, zdawałem sobie sprawę, że potrzebuje ona specjalnej troski i
dlatego starałem się pracować więcej niż kiedykolwiek dotychczas. Czasami czułem się
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bardzo zmęczony i wyczerpany i to niekoniecznie ciężką pracą lecz panującą sytuacją na

którą nie miałem większego wpływu. To że przetrwałem mimo tych trudności to tylko wasza
zasługa. Wierzę i modlę się, że zrozumiecie i zaakceptujecie każdą decyzję bo o obliczu
i przyszłości parafii nie decyduje ksiądz lecz wspólnota wiernych. Zawierzam tę decyzję i
przyszłość parafii Świętego Alberta Duchowi Świętemu, który nieustannie działa w Kościele i
ostatecznie decyduje o jego losach.
Pragnę podziękować organizatorom „Our Lady of Guadalupe” za piękną statuę Matki Bożej
oraz za donację $833.00. Pragnę również podziękować wspólnocie Filipińskiej za wybór
naszego Kościoła na celebrację końcowej Mszy Świętej Simbang Gabi i donacji dla Parafii
$1,379,00 oraz donację $751.00 dla Organizacji Świętego Vincentego z Paulo.

Fr. Rich

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