The Magi Visit the Messiah

(Matthew 2:1-12)

Bible reading for DEC 29th, 2013

1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi[a] from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him. 3 When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him. 4 When he had called together all the peoples chief priests and teachers of the law, he asked them where the Messiah was to be born. 5 In Bethlehem in Judea, they replied, for this is what the prophet has written: 6 But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.[b] 7 Then Herod called the Magi secretly and found out from them the exact time the star had appeared. 8 He sent them to Bethlehem and said, Go and search carefully for the child. As soon as you find him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship him. 9 After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen when it rose went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. 10 When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. 11 On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. 12 And having been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, they returned to their country by another route.

Mass Schedule

SUNDAY
8:00 AM HOLY MASS - MALAYALAM 9:30 AM HOLY MASS - ENGLISH 11:00 AM HOLY MASS - MALAYALAM 5:30 PM HOLY MASS - MALAYALAM

FRIDAY
6:00 PM : ADORATION 7:00 PM : HOLY MASS ON FIRST FRIDAYS 7:00 PM : HOLY MASS 8:00 PM : ADORATION

SATURDAY
5:30 PM HOLY MASS - ENGLISH 8:30 AM : HOLY MASS - MALAYALAM (MONDAY - SATURDAY)

SATURDAY
9:45AM-10:30 AM :CONFESSION
28 Saturday Heb 11:32-38 Mt 2:13-18
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DEC 2013
WEEKLY LITURGICAL CALENDAR

23 Monday Col 1:1-9 Jn 13:31-35

24 Tuesday Col 2:6-10 Jn 1:14-18

25 Wednesday Gal 3:15-4:6 Lk 2:1-20

26 Thursday Act 6:8-10 Mt 10:16-22

27 Friday Rom 8:35-39 Jn 21:20-24

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ALTAR SERVERS & LECTORS

Tuesday December 31, 2013

Sunday Sund y December 29th, 2013

SUNDAY 8.00 am Holy Qurbana-Malayalam
Baby Malamundackal, Santi Thomas Thomas Alumparampil

11.00 pm Adoration, Year End, New Year prayers followed by Holy Qurbana Baby Malamundackal, Jose Kadavil John Thayilpeedika, Santi Thomas

Scripture Readings: Genesis 17: 1-14 Philippians : 2:5-11 Gospel: Mathew 1:18-25

9.30 am Holy Qurbana- English

George Parayil, Brian Kuncheria Dylan Kuncheria Ronnie Thottaplackal Ashwin George, Lestin Kandakudy Alfred Joseph, Joel Antony Goodwin Francis, Jeff lovely

Tuesday December 31, 2013

10.00 am Holy Qurbana-Malayalam Thomas Alumparampil, Davi Peter

11.00 am Holy Qurbana-Malayalam

Jose Kadavil, Cheriachan Kizhakkebhagam John Thayilpeedika Scripture Readings: Genesis 1:26-28 Colossians 3:18-21 Gospel: Mathew 2:13-14, 19-23

5.30 pm Holy Qurbana-Malayalam

Davi Peter

Eucharistic Ministers & Altar Servers: Baby Malamundackal Thomas Alumparampil Manoj Neriamparampil Santi Thomas Davi Peter

Liturgy Coordinators: Jose Kadavil (Parish Rep) (630) 440-2021 John Thayilpeedika (630) 903-3306 Cheriachan Kizhakkebhagam (773) 414-3995 Bulletin Editors
Vibin Philip Peralunkal, Linoy Thottapilly John Koola

Bulletin Board
Rev. Fr. Joy Alappatt John Koola

SUNDAY COLLECTION DEC 15th 2013 - 14979.00

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Announcements: Christmas 2013

We celebrated Grand Parents day on the 22nd. On Sunday December 28th CML is taking all youth to Navy Pier for winter wonder fest. The Carol Singing is completed in our parish in different houses. Thanks for those who participate this program to make it a huge success. Next Marriage preparation classes will be held on March 7-8-9, 2014. Please contact Mr. Pappachan Moolayil for registration. Pro life conference is taking place in Virginia Syro Malabar Mission. Anybody would like to participate please contact Kochachan Fr Roy St Jude Church Vicar Fr Tijo informed that some parishioners havent given money after taking Car Raffle tickets. The drawing will be on 24th December. All altar servers will meet on January 11th in the church at 9.30 am for prayer.

A Christmas Message
The grace of God has appeared offering salvation to all. In the midst of the darkness, light shines. A child is born. And has no longer has dominion. The mystery of Christmas Mass is that the light of the world shines in the midst of the darkness. The eternal message of Christmas is light in the darkness, hope in a world of despair. The first communication of the good news is given to lowly shepherds. By the time of Luke were people of questionable character who lived mostly on the margins of respectable society. The poor and the lowly have always been Gods most favored people. Let us become humble and wise as the shepherds and wise men. Wishing you Merry a Christmas. Fr. Joy and Fr. Roy.
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The Cherupushpa Mission League (C.M.L.) is organizing a field trip to Navy Pier for Winter Wonderfest.

Date: December 28, 2013 Location: We will meet outside of the parish hall in the lobby area at 9 AM Time: 9 AM 6 PM Fee: $30 (covers activity wristband, t-shirt, lunch, and bus transportation) Registration Deadline: December 1, 2013 Food, t-shirt, and bus transportation to and from the Cathedral will be provided. Forms will be passed out on Sundays and if needed, feel free to email the email listed below to ask for a form. Dont miss out on this fun-filled event! Questions? Need a form? Contact: Joseph Alumparampil: (708) 915-9205 Dina Puthenpurakal: (630) 777-6424, dinatresa@yahoo.com

CCD News
1.Jan. 12th Sunday there will a meeting for 7th & 8th grade students parents regarding their students and parents retreat at 9:40 in the Basement. 2.Jan. 19th Sunday there will be meeting for Holy Communion students Parent meeting at 9:40 in the Basement.

PRE-CANA Course
Pre-Cana course hosted by Mar Thoma Sleeha Cathedral will be held from March 7- 9, 2014 (Friday 2:00 pm thru Sunday 3:00 pm) at CASA ITALIA (former Sacred Heart Seminary), located at 3800 W. Division St., Stone Park, IL-60165. This is a mandatory course for all Catholic faithful preparing to get married. Advance registration is required before February 23, 2014. Please contact Thomas Moolayil at 630-779-0140 or at Tmoolayil@gmail.com for more details and registration.

Obituary
Mary John Thattarettu, Wife of T K John Thattarettu, passed away in Uzhavoor, India on 22nd of December. She is the mother of our trustee Cyriac Thattarettu. Please pray for the dparted soul and the grieving family.
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Congratulations to Reji, Mini, Alyssa, & Anthony Kuncheria for being selected for the best Christmas Crib of 2013

Christmas Crib Competition 2013 - Winners Parish Level First Place - St. Andrew Ward, Midwest. Rejimon and Mini Puthuparambil Second Place - St.Peter Ward, Farsouth. Liya Thachil Third Place - St.Philip Ward,Farwest. Philip and Sherly Azhikannickal Ward Level
1.St.Jacob, Chicago 2.St.Mathew,Desplains 3.St.Peter,Far South 4.St.Philip,Far west 5.St.Andrew,Mid west 6.St.Bartholomew,Mortongrove 7.St.Simon,Neperville 8. St. Mary,Northeast 9.St.Jude,Skokie 10.St.Paul,Schaumburg 11. St. John, South west 12. St. James, Elmhurst 13. St. Thomas, Northwest
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- Cheriachen and Madhu Kizhakkebhagam - Philip and Sucy Chamakkalayil - Liya Thachil - Philip and Sherly Azhikannikkal - Rejimon and Mini Puthuparambil - Thomas and Binu Pathinachiparambil - Anto and Annamma Kavalackal - Joseph and Annie Thekkekkara - Francis and Sheeba Vadakkeveed - Rajan and Seema Kallunkal - Shabu and Sheeba Kallumparambil - Varghese and Rosamma Padiyara - Bejoy and Marissa Geemangalam
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Syro Malabar Cathedral is conducting a fund raising event. The wrold famous Stephen Devassy Live Band is coming to Chicago on the 8th 0f June. We welcome all of you to this extravagent event. Follwing here are the grand sponsors for the event: 1) Cledtron Corporation - An LED Company located at 359 Wood Dale Rd., Wood Dale, IL 60191 - 1 800 307 8000 2) Vincent Marin 3) Dr. Edwin Kachapilly
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Under the leadership of CYM President, Mathews Tobin Thomas, CYM has once again made quite an impression with this year's Christmas decorations in our beautiful church. The theme for this year is 'Starry Night' and in order to coincide with this them, the color theme is blue, silver and white. All of the members of CYM come together every year and spend hundreds of hours over a span of a month before Christmas in preparation for this day. Thank you to all members of CYM for your continuous hard work and dedication - you have all done a superb job in preparing the Bride of Christ for the Birth of Christ!

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