TRIVIA NIGHT - FROM OUR PARISH MISSIONARY KEVIN
Looking for some fun? Want an easy, cheap, and hilarious night out? If yes, then join us on Saturday, February 4th for our OLR Trivia Night. If you are really into trivia and competition, then this is for you. If you are not really into trivia or competition, then this is also for you. It's just a way to come together in celebration of our community. A full team is 8, yet people can sign up as a smaller group or an individual—there's room for everyone. Registration is important. Online registration will open this next week or paper forms are available at the Welcome Desk in the Church Narthex. Last year was a blast and this year's event promises to be even more amazing.
FROM OUR PARISH MISSIONARY, KEVIN O'CONNELL
Please join us for Season 3 of The Chosen series on Thursday evenings in Paluch Hall from 6:30-8:15pm until February 7th. Each week we will watch, discuss and pray with an episode. If you have not experienced The Chosen series, please join us. This is a wonderful way to encounter Christ and His message of Freedom while also connecting with other members of our awesome community.
2023 MASS INTENTIONS OPEN
You many now request Mass intentions for 2023. The easiest way to do so is online by clicking here. You may also call the Ministry Center during normal business hours.
NEW YEAR, NEW INFORMATION
As we begin the new year we've added a new section to this Ransomed newsletter: Stewardship.
Each week this section will have information regarding our collections from the prior weekend. Every third Friday of the month, we will share our expenses and income from the prior month. We hope this information helps you to gain a deeper appreciation for our financial situation.
This has been a frequently requested addition to Ransomed and we are happy to be able to start it this year.
HELP WANTED SECTION
Just a reminder to always keep your eyes on our “Help Wanted" section in this Ransomed newsletter. These are some of the best ways to share your time and gifts and make a real difference in the life of our parish. Please especially pay attention to our need for one more person to assist with caring for the sacred linens used in the celebration of Mass.
FROM OUR OPERATIONS DIRECTOR, DEACON FRANCO FOTI
As we have done for the past several years, donation statements will only be sent to those who request them. We should have the 2022 contribution statements ready by 1/15/2023. You can call the Ministry Center after that date to request a statement. Those who make their contributions directly with Pushpay will be able to download their statements from pushpay.com, by entering the login information, also after 1/15/23.
OUR FREE HALLOW PRAYER RESOURCE CONTINUES
Our Lady of Ransom’s partnership with Hallow continues through the Christmas season all the way to Easter to provide every parishioner FREE access to all of Hallow’s prayer content - including the 2023 Catechism in a Year with Fr. Mike Schmitz!
Christmas is the perfect time to celebrate the joyous birth of Christ and there is no better way to glorify God than through daily prayer.
Hallow is the #1 Catholic app worldwide and includes over 5,000 audio-guided sessions designed to help you grow closer to God and develop a daily habit of prayer. Hallow subscriptions include prayers for kids and families, resources for mental health, meditations for sleep, seasonal music, multiple languages (including Spanish, Portuguese, Tagalog, and Polish!) daily trivia, podcast-style courses to learn more about faith, and more! Register today by selecting our parish here: Hallow.com/holyday.
FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO - SUPPORTING OLR
One of the most effective ways to care for your family is with a current estate plan. Are your estate plans up-to-date?
Here are some questions to consider:
• Have there been significant life changes with your family (marriages, divorces, births, deaths, etc.) since you last updated your will or trust?
• Are you certain that your assets are properly titled? Titling issues may cause your assets to be unintentionally distributed to someone.
• Will your plan cause unity or division among your heirs?
• What legacy will you leave for your family, your parish, or Catholic schools you or your children attended?
Update your estate plans today by contacting your estate attorney and financial advisor. For more information, please visit myimpact.archchicago.org/resources. For a free step-by-step guide to reviewing your estate plan, please contact the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Planned Giving Team at 312.534.7959 or plannedgiving@archchicago.org.
Season 3 of "The Chosen" Viewing & Discussion Nights
Thursdays, January 5-February 9 from 6:30-8:15pm
School of Sainthood Family Dinner (open to the entire parish)
Monday, January 9 from 5:30-7:30pm
Taize Prayer for Human Dignity
Wednesday, January 18 from 7-8pm
OLR Trivia Night
Saturday, February 4th. Doors open at 6:30pm
COLLECTION FOR WEEKEND OF DEC 31/JAN1
Sunday Collection Envelopes $3,147.50
Sunday Collection Loose Ck/Cash $4,552.00
Push Pay Electronic Giving $3,674.16
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Total Sunday Collection $11,373.66
HELP PREPARE THE SACRED LINENS USED FOR MASS
We need one more volunteer to assist in regularly cleaning the linens we use for the celebration of Mass. This important responsibility is a concrete way that our parishioners can contribute to the most important thing we do as a parish - the celebration of the Most Holy Eucharist. We have enough volunteers that you should only need to assist once per month. Individual training on how to handle these sacred linens will be provided. If you want more information or are interested in helping, please email Fr. John at frjohn@olransom.org or call him at 847.823.2550.
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN HELPING COUPLES WHO ARE GETTING MARRIED?
The Our Lady of Ransom wedding ministry is an excellent opportunity to assist couples on their big day. You will work closely with the priest and the couple during the rehearsal and wedding ceremony, ensuring that all the "behind-the-scenes" details are attended to. We don’t have a high volume of weddings, so you would only need to serve a couple of times per year. Interested in helping or learning more? Please get in touch with Fr. John at frjohn@olransom.org or by calling (847) 823-2550.
DO YOU LIKE COOKING?
The new signups to cook a meal for our clergy Saturday Night Dinners are open! Please consider cooking a meal for six and dropping it off at the Ministry Center during the week before 4 pm Saturday. Contact Colleen with any questions at colleen@olransom.org or 847-823-2550. There is one shellfish allergy. Everything else is fantastic and welcome! We’ll send a reminder the week you are cooking. Thank you in advance for your generosity! Simply click here to sign-up.