Mon. January 24
8:00 All those in Need
Tues. January 25
8:00 All those in the Armed Services Overseas
Wed January 26
8:00 All those who are ill & their Caregivers
Thur. January 27
8:00 Communion Service
Fri. January 28
8:00 All the Elderly

Sat. January 29
8:00 Purgatorial Society
5:30 Charlotte Ryan
by the Parish Family

Sun. January 30 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 Sr. M. Columba
by Sr. Catherine & Sr. Lou
11:00 Charlotte Ryan
by the Fagan Family

THANK YOU
Thank you to all whom contributed to the collection on the weekend of January 8th and January 9th. The amount collected was $1,400.03.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK
Linda Jones
Ann Knight
Rita Schreiber
Lou Grimm
Corine Murphy
Ann Dytrych
Julie Laur
Adeline Deneen
Betty Nemecek
Helen Blaha
Betty Paschal
Ann Mysliwiec
Lottie Fik
Osie Dompier
Eileen Desidero
Bernadine Smith
Lorraine Jarvis
Joseph Scofield
Eugene Orris
Margaret Lee
Roselee Gacke
Brittany Dubs
Lillian Coughlin
Dorothy Loeffler
Cameron
Campbell
Shaun Deneen
Eleanore
Thielmann
Marge Straub
Jorge Rodriguez

Anyone who is ill in our parish and would like to receive Holy Communion; call (708) 331-8400. If you can be removed from the sick list at this time, please call the parish office.

DATES TO REMEMBER
Jan. 24 SGM Players (6 PM)
Feb. 7 Parish Council Meeting (7 PM)
Feb. 14 Valentine Luncheon (11:30-1:00)
Feb. 21 Women's Guild Meeting (7 PM)

OUR CONDOLENCES
Please pray for the soul of Charlotte Ryan who gently went to meet the Lord on Jan. 18, 2005. Mrs. Ryan a quiet member of our parish for many years was the mother of Kathy O'Connor. She was 95 years old. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers.

VALENTINE LUNCHEON
The Women's Guild will be hosting their Annual Valentine's Day Luncheon on Monday, February 14, 2005 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM in Shevlin Hall. All are invited and encouraged to attend. Tickets are $6.00 for Adults, $5.00 for Seniors, $4.00 for children (ages 3 - 10 years of old) and children 2 and under are free. The food is always abundant and delicious. Mark your calendars and invite your friends and loved ones to join you for lunch.
For more information contact Frances Smith (339-0315). If you wish to help set up or work this event, please contact Frances Smith also.

CHANGE A FUTURE
How many of you attended or sent your children to a Catholic School? Can you imagine what your life would be like if there had been no Catholic school for your or your children to attend?
Today you probably realize how much of your success you owe to a Catholic education. Did a nun, a brother or a lay teacher play a role in helping you lay the foundation for your life and career?
You probably support your college or university. Some people continue to be loyal to their high schools. That's terrific and important. But in your heart you know where the real need is today.
In spite of 40 years of soaring costs and escalating tuition, our students consistently score higher than average on national standardized tests and are infused with faith-based values. Still, you've heard media reports and neighborhood talk about how increasing costs are threatening the future of many of our Catholic schools.
We need your help to keep our Catholic schools vital and excellent and available to our children today and tomorrow.
Right now every dollar counts. If you can only send a few dollars, then please do so. If you can afford more, then please send more. One hundred percent of all donations will go to support our Catholic schools.
It's your turn to give back for all that was given to you.
You can change the future!
Please make checks payable to: Schools-CSF
P.O. Box 1979
Chicago, IL. 60690-1979
or call (312) 751-5250. All contributions are tax deductible.

TAX INFORMATION
Anyone who wishes to have a record of their yearly donations to the church for use in doing their taxes, please send a self addressed, stamped envelope to the parish office. Our official address is St. Gerard Majella 16130 Clifton Park Markham, IL. 60428. You can also put the request in the collection basket at any Mass.

ST. STANISLAUS OPEN HOUSE
Now is the time to start planning your child's 2005-06 school year. Why not consider giving your child the gift of an excellent Catholic education at St. Stanislaus School. Full day tuition (grades K-8) for the 2004-05 school year is $2487.00. There are also various plans available for preschool. A tuition increase is anticipated for 2005-06 school year. You are invited to join us on January 30, 2005 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 Pm at the school for an open house. We have faith in you to make the best choice for your child so make that choice St. Stanislaus! St. Stanislaus is located at 14418 S. McKinley Ave., Posen, IL 60469. Please call 597-4910 with any questions.

ST GEORGE
The St. George Women's Club will hold their annual Card and Bunco Party on Sunday, Fe. 13, 2005. There will be a bakery sale starting at 8:00 AM, raffle tickets will also be available at this time. The doors for the annual Card and Bunco Party will open at 1:00 PM St. George School - O'Connell Hall is located at 6700 West 176th Street, Tinley Park, IL. 60477.
Tickets are $4.00 each and can be purchased at the door or in advanced.
If you have any questions, please call Debbie at (708) 687-3648.

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CATHOLIC CHARITIES
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago invites those who have experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide to participate in its Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide Program (LOSS).
The meeting dates are:
1. Wednesday, Feb. 16th, 2005 7 PM at St. Paul the Apostle 130 North Woodlawn Joliet, IL.
2. Sunday, Feb. 20th, 2005 7 PM at Queen of Martyrs former convent 10240 South St. Louis Evergreen Park, IL.
3. Tuesday, Feb. 22nd,2005 7PM at Lawrence Manor 21425 Southwick Dr. Matteson, IL.

CHURCH MINISTRIES
Fr. Bob Gilbert would like to have a training session for people interested in becoming readers or Eucharistic Ministers. Several people have expressed an interest in these church ministries. Please call the parish office any weekday afternoon and give Linda Thusing your name and which ministry you would be interested in. We will formalize the date for the training session in the next week.

WHAT'S YOUR CATHOLIC IQ?

The answers to last weeks questions are: (1) d; (2) c; (3) a; (4) b; (5) d.

1. The study of Thomism in Catholic theology refers to the works of (a) Clarence Thomas; (b) Thomas a Kempis; (c) Thomas Aquinas; (d) Thomas More.
2. The king who proclaimed himself leader of the Church of England in the early 1500's was (a) Henry VIII; (b) Edward the Confessor; (c) George VI; (d) Richard III.
3. The translation of Scripture most commonly read at Catholic liturgies in the U.S. today is the (a) King James Bible; (b)New International Version Bible; (c) New American Bible; (d) Douay-Rheims Version.
4. The action by which a priest forgives sins in the name of Christ is (a) absolution; (b) admission; (c) resolution; (d)reparation.
5. The Franciscans took over the missionary work of the Jesuits in the geographic area that today constitutes the state of California because (a) the Jesuits were evicted from Spain; (b)the Franciscans made a power play; (c)the Jesuits got tired of missionary work; (d) the Franciscans won a coin toss.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
The Gospel this week is about Jesus walking along the Sea of Galilee and inviting Simon (who was called Peter) and his brother Andrew, "Come after me". Then He walked on a little further and called to two more brothers, James and John.
These four men hear Jesus' invitation that day and, according to the Gospel, immediately accepted. They joined Him and followed where He led. Soon there were many followers, and Twelve became the Apostles. These men grew to love Jesus deeply and faithfully spread the Good News of the Kingdom of God.
Today, we receive an invitation from Jesus, and it is the same that Simon, Andrew, James and John received. Jesus invites us to follow Him, spend time with Him, grow to know Him with our heart, soul, mind and body.
Gracious God give us the faith and courage to willing respond to Jesus' invitation, so that we may proclaim gospel of the Kingdom in our own lives every day.