The Education Commission is pleased to present the availability of Catholic CDs and brochures designed to help deepen your understanding and love for our Catholic faith. The CDs and pamphlets are testimonials by some of the best and most inspiring Catholic Speakers in the United States including Bishops, Priests and eminent Catholic lay persons. You will find the display in the church vestibule.  All donations and feedback are greatly appreciated and will help support and continue this program at our parish. NEW Lighthouse CDs - $3.00 Amazing Grace for Those Who Suffer – Matt Pinto (read by Chris Knuffke) Church Beliefs – Jesse Romero Calling All Teens – Tim Staples Dating and Courtship – Kimberly Hahn Fatherhood at Its Best – Dr. Scott Hahn Mary: Handmaid of the Lord – Mother Teresa Salt of the Earth (book on CD) – Pope Benedict XVI Teen Challenge – Dale O'Leary The Holy Eucharist – Fr. Bill Casey, C.P.M. Lighthouse brochures - $ 0.50 How to Make a Good Confession How to Pray the Rosary Why Does the Church Teach That? “I heartily recommend your program to all pastors in the Archdiocese as a way to rekindle the faith of Chicago’s Catholics and help fulfill Pope John Paul II’s call for a New Evangelization.” — Francis Cardinal George, Archbishop of Chicago

EASTER VIGIL CHOIR REHEARSALS starting February 2, 2012 The St. Julian Eymard Adult Choir is already planning its program for the Easter Vigil Mass on Saturday, April 7, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. If you have a gift for singing and would like to participate, please contact the choir director, Paul Van Lysebettens at 847-985-8212 or via email or details. Rehearsals will be held Thursday nights starting February 2, 2012 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the church. Come and offer your gifts in praise! He is Risen! YACHT CLUB NORTHWEST IS Calling all 20 & 30-somethings! The new YACHT Club Northwest will be meeting on the second Wednesday of every month. Our February 8, 2012 meeting will be at 6 p.m. in Shea Hall at St. Julian Eymard. The evening’s speaker will be Jerry Bario. Jerry is the Coordinator at Holy Family Church in Inverness, IL and will be discussing evangelization at work. We will be catering in food and drink so come join the fun! The NW Suburban Young Adult Ministry ("YAM-NW") is a network of Catholic men and women in their 20s and 30s living and working in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. These young adults, both married and single, get together once a month for a good talk, conversation and to grow deeper in faith together. Each meeting will feature a wonderful guest speaker to inspire discussion. If you are in your 20s or 30s and would like to participate in wonderful spiritually uplifting evenings with young adults in your community, please come each month. Our next meeting is December 14 2011 at 6 p.m. and come prepared to have a great time! Please feel free to contact Jeff Martin at 847-772-4186 or jeffmartin16@yahoo.com or Paul Van Lysebettens at 847-985-8212 or paul-debra1989@comcast.net for more information. YOUTH MINISTRY – Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser for CHWC Trip – Sunday, February 12, 2012 after all the Masses On Sunday February 12, 2012 after all the Masses, St. Julian’s Youth Group will be sponsoring a Pancake Breakfast to help cover the cost of the trip the teens will be taking this June to the Catholic Heart Work Camp to help those less fortunate improve their lives. Admission will be $5 per person. Bring your family and friends and come enjoy a delicious breakfast after Mass! MARDI GRAS DINNER DANCE –Friday, February 17, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. MARK YOUR CALENDARS! The St. Julian Women’s Council invites you to attend the Mardi Gras Dinner Dance on Friday, February 17, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the Belvidere Banquet Hall located at 1170 West Devon Avenue. Tickets are $30 per person or you can purchase a table of ten at a discounted rate of $25 per person. Coffee, tea and soft drinks are free but there will also be a cash bar available and plenty of fun to spare. For details or to purchase tickets, please feel free to contact Ana Schumann at (847) 985-0065. Make your February Fabulous! FRIDAY FAMILY FAITH FLICKS, Friday February 24, 2012 at 7 p.m. This Friday February 24, 2012 at 7 p.m. will be St. Julian’s monthly Friday Family Faith Flicks! This month we’re featuring “FLIPPED”. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Bring a friend or 2 and come enjoy an evening with your parish family! Tuesday Morning Club The Tuesday Morning Club continues to meet on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. facilitated by George and Annette Milton with assistance from our Director of Religious Education, Terry Bergmann. For more details, please contact Terry Bergmann at 847-593-8938. Come explore and energize your Tuesday mornings! THE JESUS HOUR – Ongoing Adult Education – Sunday Mornings with Deacon Phil Ontiveros Deacon Phil Ontiveros continues to inspire people to become strong in their faith as Catholic converts in the RCIA program (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) but also offers an inspiring second look at the Sunday Scriptures. Why not come see it for yourself? The scripture group meets year-round on Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m. in Room 1 in the School of Religion. All Catholics are welcome to come join these Sunday morning sessions to rediscover their faith and welcome solid and challenging conversation about Scripture, Catholic traditions and practice of faith. Call 847-593-8938 to register or e-mail Deacon Phil or Mrs. Terry Bergmann. EDUCATION COMMISSION Bi-Annual Book & Gift Sale –March 3-4, 2012 Coming this March, the Education Commission will be sponsoring another Book & Gift Sale in Shea Hall after all the masses. There will numerous religious books and gift items available for purchase. Watch the bulletin and mass announcements for more details. Come see what we have for you and your friends and family. Many wonderful gift items will be available just in time for First Holy Communions and of course, Easter!

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