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This Week at the Parish
Wednesday, October 25, 2017 6:00 pm SVDP Meeting BR 6:30 pm RE Praying with the Saints CH
Thursday, October 26, 2017 No parish meetings
Friday, October 27, 2017
No parish meetings
Saturday, October 28, 2017 10:15 am Prayer Shawl Ministry MH Before and After Mass in the Gathering Space Teen Fundraiser Jewelry & Bake Sale
Sunday, October 29, 2017 Before and After Mass in the Gathering Space Teen Fundraiser Jewelry & Bake Sale **Please note: On November 4th there will be no Reconciliation before Mass.
Liturgical Ministry Schedule for October 28 and October 29
Sat. 4:30 Sun.7:30 Sun. 9:00 Sun. 10:30
Celebrant Fr. Mike Olivero
Fr. Damasus Okoro
Fr. Damasus Okoro
Fr. Mike Olivero
Ministers MA McGarrity J. Guarino N. Planica J. Rhein
A. McGarrity JA Hallihan P. St. Leger* P. France*
P. Simon C. Strobel J. Madejczyk C. Szymaszek
M. Sparrow L. Erdman L. Both
P. Sordyl
M. Welch F. Ficker* S. Wilken D. Benitez
L. Both M. Welch P. Giannola
J. Weiss
Lectors B. Reynolds Marisa
Mack C. Stroh L. Stec
P. Hackett Michael Mack
B. Starr Llyod Quadros
Servers C. James E. Mack+ N. Reichel+ C. Klinger+
R. Cook V. Potoniec M. Benitez P. Daniluk
N. Reichel+ E. Schultz N. Benitez F. Recinos
Inside this Issue:
Baby Bottles/Anointing of the Sick ...3
33 Days to Morning Glory ...….…....4
Youth Ministry .…………...……….5
Altar of Remembrance ………….....6
Mass Intentions & Readings ..….…...7
Prayers for the Sick/All Soul’s Day ...8
Collection for Puerto Rico/Mexico...9
KOC Wreath Sale ………………..10
Monday, October 23, 2017 7:00 pm Rosary CH
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
1:00 pm Faith Enrichment R 2:00 pm Grief Support Group BR
BR Bernardin Room CH Church MH Meeting House PC Parish Center R Rectory TR Teen Room CR Choir Room
Special Collection
October 28 & 29
Will help support the humanitarian and
recovery efforts in Mexico and Puerto
Rico
See page 9 for more information
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY
Today is World Mission Sunday, a day that leads us to the heart of our Christian faith! Your generosity on World Mission Sunday sup-ports the work of priests, religious, and lay leaders in the mission dioceses who accompany those most in need.
Let this celebration of World Mission also be a day to honor the many ways we commit to missionary discipleship. As Psalm 104 says: "Send forth your spirit and renew the face of the earth!"
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HUMAN CONCERNS COMMISSION
Dear Lord, Hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need.
Remember Those Far From Home LCpl. Elijah Burgins Po3. John Castro
Pvt. Peter Eck Pvt. Zachary Flick Lt. Eric Infante
Sgt. Scott Majewski Kevin Moon Mullins
Afc. Jeremy McNeel Pfc. Joseph Pusateri Theodore Soupart
Let us remember and pray for those who are always in our hearts. If you have loved ones who are currently serving in the Armed Forces, please call the rectory at 847-437-6208 and we will add their names to our bulletin list. When your loved one has returned home, please let us know so we can remove their name from the list. Thank you.
End Domestic Violence NOW!
Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE
Domestic Violence incidents rise during difficult financial times. If you see a family in trouble, please call the hotline.
MY BROTHER’S KEEPER MINISTRY
Seniors, do you need a ride to the doctor or grocery store? Please give us at least 3 days notice. This is a free service to all
our senior parishioners. We are not able to drive for surgery or if anesthesia is involved. Call Linda at 847-439-5372.
St.Vincent de Paul is an emergency source for food and short-term financial help for parishioners and those living within the parish boundaries. Please call 847-437-6208. Requests will be handled with care and confidentiality.
Thank you to all who have returned their Baby Bottles this month. The project not only helps The Women’s Center raise funds for their life saving work, but also fosters and builds Pro Life Awareness.
A further bulletin will give the amount your bottles contributed.
In the Gospel today Jesus says: “Repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God.” When God is the center of our lives there is no problem with giving others their due.
Through your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul you are helping your neighbor who is hungry, hopeless and frightened to know that they belong to God.
Respect Life Thank You!
“ANOINTING OF THE SICK”
Prayer
Jesus, your coming on earth was like a new dawn over the world of darkness…the blind saw, the lame walked again, the sick were healed, and even the dead were raised to life. Come again into the lives of everyone, and heal the wounds of their broken hearts. Come again to all who are sick or depressed, and fill their lives with hope and peace. Come again to us as we call on your holy name, so that we, too, may receive your help and healing peace. Amen.
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Office Number:
847-437-6208
Extension 129
VISION:
Foster mission vitality; inspire discipleship
♦ As part of Renew My Church, difficult deci-sions will have to be made. But those con-siderations will be balanced by the more important questions: How will this enable us to carry out Christ’s mission in the com-munities we serve? How will this lead to Renewal? We will accompany those who grieve on the path to the hope that comes when we walk together in the joy of Jesus Christ.
Renew My Church 101 Want to learn more about Renew My Church?
Come to Renew My Church 101
Renew My Church 101” is a 90 minute informative presentation and discussion about what Renew My Church means for the Church in Chicago. If you want to learn more about why we are undertaking this initia-tive, the vision for what is to come, and how you can play an important role, plan to attend the session at St. Raymond Church.
November 7 @ 7-8:30 PM St. Raymond de Penafort
301 S I Oka Avenue Mt. Prospect
Registration is appreciated: Go to www.archchicago.org
Renew my Church News & Events Renew My Church 101
33 Days to Morning Glory
Our Parish Life and Faith Formation Commissions are pleased to offer 33 Days to Morning Glory, where author Fr. Michael Gaitley masterfully summarizes the teach-ings of four giants of Marian spirituality. Through this self-guided retreat (using the book 33 Days to Morning Glory and by attending a weekly meeting or viewing an online video), a person commits to spiritual reading and prayerful pondering with a Marian focus. We give our-selves to Mary to be formed into the image of her Son, Jesus. "Mary brings us most intimately into that en-counter with Jesus," says Fr. Gaitley. We will begin independent study on Sunday, November 5. In order for you to begin, please purchase the book 33 Days to Morning Glory this month and have it ready to read on November 5. Sign up for the weekly meetings (held at St. Cecilia's) or let us know you will be watching the videos from home. Our 33 days together will end on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Details about our final day will be given to participants and published in the bulletin. Our first weekly meeting will be on Saturday, No-vember 11 at 9 a.m. in the Meeting House. Please contact Lisa Mersereau to sign up for the first weekly meeting or if you have questions. Lisa's e-mail is [email protected].
Further information about 33 Days to Morning Glory can be found at Amazon.com or at http://www.marian.org/news/A-New-Day-Dawns-for-Marian-Consecration-4742.
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MAKING A KILLING-
Guns, Greed, and the NRA
This is a documentary film produced by The Brave New Films Production from California that strongly supports gun control in the USA. The film features personal stories from people who have been affected by gun violence, including survivors and victims’ families. It looks into gun tragedies that include un-intentional shootings, domestic violence, suicides, and mass shootings. It also addresses what we can do to put an end to this crisis.
The film will be shown on Wednesday, October 25, at 7pm. St. Thomas Catholic Church Parish Hall, 1321 Burning Bush Lane—Mt. Prospect. All are welcome!
Improvements to Our Church BuildingImprovements to Our Church Building
On October 16, we will begin work on re-carpeting the Church building. Work will be completed by our Anniversary Mass. An exciting new addition to our worship space will be the installation of a hear-ing aid induction loop.
Have a few hours to spare during these weeks to assist our maintenance staff with dusting and cleaning all areas of the Church building, especially concentrating on the wor-ship space?
Re-carpeting this building is going to create a lot of dust. If you have a few hours to help us out, please contact Ted Kawa at (847)-437-6208, ext. 115.
Altar of Remembrance During November we remember all our departed souls. We will again have the Altar of Remem-brance. You are invited to bring a picture of your deceased one to place in their memory. Participa-tion is not limited to those who have passed away this year, nor need they have been parishioners.
You will take your picture home again at the end of the month. Please attach your name on the back of the picture. The altar will be up all month, ex-cept for the November 4th weekend—when we will be celebrating our 50th Anniversary. The altar will once again resume it’s placement for the rest of the month.
October 15, 2017—$9,753
October 16, 2016—$9,144
IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT ABORTION
October is Respect Life month and while we always think first about abortion, there is so much more. Respect Life covers all issues from birth to natural death. It reminds us of the homeless, the hungry, elder abuse, domestic abuse, rape, those in prison, the support of just wars and the right to die.
Please remember all affected by these issues in your prayers this month.
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MASS INTENTIONS Saturday October 21, 2017 8:00 AM † People of St. Cecilia 4:30 PM † Helen Giacomino † Carmella Giacomino † John Wm. Diviak † Kazimierz & Mieczyslawa Mazur † Janet Stanczak 6:30 PM Spanish Liturgy Sunday October 22, 2017 7:30 AM † Matthew Silchuck † Joe Erdman † Michael Giba 9:00 AM † Anna Rago † Chester Kilian † Cheryl Kmiec 10:30 AM † Bruno & Josephine Tassone † Clifford & Millicent Tassone † Sol Name 12:00 PM Spanish Liturgy Monday October 23, 2017 8:00 AM † People of St. Cecilia Tuesday October 24, 2017 8:00 AM † Purgatorial Society Wednesday October 25, 2017 8:00 AM † Fr. James Prendergast † Gregory Pocia † Marlene Vela Thursday October 26, 2017 8:00 AM † Dick Bowes † Rudolfo N. Sarti (Health) Friday October 27, 2017 8:00 AM † Parishioners † Alfonso Sarti † Georgina Melendez (Health) Saturday October 28, 2017 8:00 AM † Fr. Raymond Pavis † Jo & Al Grywa † Richard Wallin 4:30 PM † Deceased Mem. Of St. Cecilia Women’s Club † Frank Pusateri † Joseph Behrendt, Jr. † Ronald Rascia † Theresa Tortorello 6:30 PM Spanish Liturgy
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — (Isaiah 45:1, 4-6)
The LORD said to Cyrus, his anointed, "I am the LORD, there is no other"
Psalm — (Psalm 96)
Give the Lord glory and honor
Second Reading — (1 Thessalonians 1:1-5b)
Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy to the church of the Thessalo-nians: We thank God always for all of you
Gospel — (Matthew 22:15-21)
Give to Caesar what is Caesar's, and to God what is God's
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Rom 4:20-25; Lk 1:69-75; Lk 12:13-21 Tuesday: Rom 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21; Ps 40:7-10, 17; Lk 12:35-38 Wednesday: Rom 6:12-18; Ps 124:1b-8; Lk 12:39-48 Thursday: Rom 6:19-23; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 12:49-53 Friday: Rom 7:18-25a; Ps 119:66, 68, 76-77, 93-94; Lk 12:54-59 Saturday: Eph 2:19-22; Ps 19:2-5; Lk 6:12-16 Sunday: Ex 22:20-26; Ps 18:2-4, 47, 51; 1 Thes 1:5c-10; Mt 22:34-40
Sunday October 29, 2017 7:30 AM † Raymond Micek † Joseph & Janice Ficek † Stanislaw & Stepania Szyszka † Deceased Mem. Of Corona-Perez Family † Anna Klosek 9:00 AM † Leona A Styrcula † Silvia Kelly † Mary Ellen Lewandowski 10:30 AM † Alice Olivero † John DiMartino, Sr. † Cyriac Pathlyr 12:00 PM Spanish Liturgy
PROOF OF LOVE The proof of love is in the works. Where love exists, it works great things.
But when it ceases to act, it ceases to exist.
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Additional Raffle tickets are available in the Parish Office or with the Users after Mass. Don’t miss out. Tickets are only $5.00 each for a chance at 4 cash prizes, $2500, $1500, and (2) $500.
You may drop the tickets stubs and your remit-tance made payable to St. Cecilia Church in an en-velope marked 50th Anniversary Raffle in the col-lection basket or mailed to the parish office.
The drawing will be held on the feast of St. Ce-cilia which we will celebrate this year on Novem-ber 23, 2017.
50th Anniversary Raffle
SAVE THE DATE
FOR THE
ST. VINCENT dePAUL FUNDRAISER -
‘TIS THE SEASON SOCIAL SATURDAY,
DECEMBER 9TH
12:00-3:00 PM
PARISH CENTER
Watch upcoming bulletins for all the details
@LL SOULS’ D@Y - M@SS OF REMEMBR@NCE Thursday, November 2, 2017-6:30 pm During the month of November, we commemo-rate our Faithful Departed. Those parishioners who have died between the dates of October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017 are inscribed in the Book of the Dead displayed in Church. These families will take part in the ritual lighting of a can-dle in memory of their loved one.
All parishioners and friends are invited and en-couraged to participate as a family community to support our grieving families and to pray for all of our deceased family and friends.
James Raftis
Thank you BILL STARR for donating your time and team to remove the stumps from the
dead trees on the grounds of St. Cecilia!
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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
On behalf of our brothers and sisters who have been severely affected by Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma, it is my wish to sincerely thank you for the tremendous outpouring of support you have shown them during this challenging time. Banding together to answer the cry of those in need, the Archdiocese of Chicago community has seamlessly partnered with Catholic Charities USA, local parishes, and schools to bring financial, physical, and spiri-tual aid to those who have lost so much in the Gulf Coast. The September 9-10 collection raised more than $600,000 for these efforts, a true testament to the compassion of the people of the Archdiocese of Chicago.
Now it is time once again to stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters affected by natural disasters that have occurred over the last few weeks, including Hurricane Maria and the earthquakes in Mexico. As requested by the USCCB, all parishes in the Archdiocese of Chicago are invited to take up a second collection at all Masses on the weekend October 28-29. Proceeds from this special collection will support humanitarian and recovery efforts in Mex-ico and Puerto Rico. There is also an option for your parish to donate directly to these efforts. To donate, please visit http://pvm.archchicago.org/hurricane or mail contributions to the following address. Please make all checks payable to the Natural Disaster Emergency Appeal.
ATTN: Natural Disaster Emergency Appeal
3525 South Lake Park Avenue
Chicago, IL 60653
It is my prayer that we continue to support those affected by these natural disasters through both prayer and action. With every good wish, I remain,
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Cardinal Blase J. Cupich
Archbishop of Chicago
Office of the Archbishop
835 North Rush Street
Chicago, IL 60611-2030
312.534.8230
archchicago.org
October 9, 2017
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Parish Personnel Rev. Michael Olivero, Pastor, ext. 113 Rev. Damasus Okoro, Resident, ext. 117 Rev. Daniel Brady, Pastor Emeritus Rev. Jack Hurley, Coordinator of Hispanic Ministry, 847-253-8600, ext. 137 Lisa Mersereau, Pastoral Associate/DRE, ext. 120 Carol Klinger, Adm. Asst. PA/DRE, ext. 129 Mr. James J. Kelly, Director of Music, ext. 126 Mrs. Frances Ficker, Ministry of Care Coordinator, ext. 122 Mrs. Kathy McGourty, Youth Minister ext 123 Mr. Ted Kawa, Business Manager, ext. 115 Mrs. Pat Sordyl , Parish Secretary, ext. 110 Mrs. Audrey Taylor, Bulletin Editor, ext. 110
Weekend Masses Saturday 4:30 PM Sunday 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM
Weekday & Saturday Morning Masses See Page 7 of the bulletin.
Spanish Liturgies Saturday 6:30 PM, Sunday 12:00 Noon
Holy Day Masses 7:00 PM Anticipated; 9:00 AM (Any changes noted inside bulletin) Civic Holiday Masses 9:00 AM
Parish Office Phone 847-437-6208 FAX 847-437-2520 Parish Website: www.stceciliamtprospect.com [email protected]
Religious Education Office Phone 847-437-6208; Lisa Mersereau at extension 120 or Carol at extension 129
Music Office Phone 847-437-6152
Ministry of Care Office Phone 847-437-6208, ext. 122
Youth Ministry Kathy McGourty, Director of Youth Ministry; 847-437-6208, ext. 123 or email: [email protected]
Communion for the Homebound Ministers of Care are available to bring Communion to the home-bound. Please call the Parish Office to arrange.
New Parishioners Welcome to our Parish! Catholics who wish to become members of St. Cecilia are asked to introduce themselves and register at the Parish Office during regular office hours, or ask an usher for a registration form.. If you will be moving, please let us know if we should change your address or remove you from our list of regis-tered parishioners. This will help us cut down on postage costs.
R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Instruction and formation for anyone wishing to inquire into the Catholic Faith can be made by contacting the Parish Office.
Sacrament of Baptism Infant Baptism (0-6 years) is a special time in a family’s life. The Church invites parents and godparents to prepare for this Sacrament with an Infant Baptism Class. These sessions are usu-ally held on the 2nd Saturday of the month in which the Baptism takes place. Baptisms are celebrated at 2 PM on the 4th Sunday of January, April, May, July, September, and November. For more information or to reserve your place for a Baptism date and preparation class, please call the Parish Office.
Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday at 4:00 PM or by appointment.
Sacrament of Marriage The Pastoral Guidelines for Marriage Preparation are that a mini-mum of 8 months be set aside for personal preparation for mar-riage. Couples should refrain from setting a firm date until after they have met with the Pastoral Associate to discuss marriage plans.
Bulletin Submissions Articles for the bulletin must be submitted in black and white or color on disk or emailed to [email protected] and must be received at the Parish Office by 4:00 PM 16 days prior to the bulletin issue date. For holiday submissions, please add 7 days to the lead time.
Monitor Submissions To display an event on the Monitor in the Gathering Space, send an email with the event details to: [email protected]. All submissions will be presented on the monitor the following Saturday and are subject to approval.
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CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS:
St. Cecilia Parish #811
700 S. Meier Road
Mt. Prospect, Illinois 60056
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847-437-6208
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