MASS SCHEDULE Monday - Friday 6:30am, 8:00am Saturday 8:30am & 5:00pm Sunday 7:30am & 9:00am & 10:30am 12:00pm (Español) 5:30PM Reconciliation Saturday– 9:00AM 3900 Meadow Drive Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 Website: www.stcolette.org Phone Number: (847) 394-8100 Fax Number: (847) 394-8102 PARISH HOUSE OFFICE HOURS Mon. - Thu. 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Sat. 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Sunday - Closed STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION Pastor: Rev. Michal Lewon ext #105 Weekday & Weekend Assistants: Rev. Bob Borre, Rev. James Murphy, and Rev. Brian Simpson Deacons: John Connor (Retired) ext. #140; Raul Trejo Operations Director: John Baruch ext:104 Music Director: Michael Myers ext. #103 Secretary & Bulletin Editor: Eduardo Guillen ext. #102; Coordinator of Religious Education Deacon Martin Carrillo SFO ext. 122 Youth Minister-FOCUS: Lori Brandt ext. #121 St. Colette School 3900 Pheasant Drive- (847) 392-4098 Principal: Valerie Zemko ext. #125 Mission Statement We, the faith community of St. Colette, in proclaiming the truth of the Gospel are committed to follow Jesus Christ by being ”the salt of the earth” and “the light of the world”. By our Baptism we are called to serve people of all cultures, migrants, and those who have no voice of their own; our born and unborn children; victims of violence, and the impover- ished. Empowered by the Holy Spirit and nurtured by the Eucharist, we are led to promote human dignity and justice for all people. We believe that this is the way the Lord is calling us to be a sign of His kingdom in this time and place. April 15th, 2018 Third Sunday of Easter
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MASS SCHEDULE Monday - Friday 6:30am, 8:00am
Saturday 8:30am & 5:00pm
Sunday 7:30am & 9:00am & 10:30am
12:00pm (Español) 5:30PM
Reconciliation Saturday– 9:00AM
3900 Meadow Drive Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 Website: www.stcolette.org
Coordinator of Religious Education Deacon Martin Carrillo SFO ext. 122
Youth Minister-FOCUS: Lori Brandt ext. #121
St. Colette School 3900 Pheasant Drive- (847) 392-4098
Principal: Valerie Zemko ext. #125
Mission Statement We, the faith community of St. Colette, in proclaiming the truth of the Gospel are committed to follow Jesus Christ by being ”the salt of the earth” and “the light of the world”. By our Baptism we are called to serve people of all cultures, migrants, and those who have no voice of their own; our born and unborn children; victims of violence, and the impover-ished. Empowered by the Holy Spirit and nurtured by the Eucharist, we are led to promote human dignity and justice for all people. We believe that this is the way the Lord is calling us to be a sign of His kingdom in this time and place.
April 15th, 2018 Third Sunday of Easter
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Monday, April 16th 7:00 PM NW Band Practice/PC 7:00 PM RMC Townhall-Englsih/HH Tuesday, April 17th 8:00AM School Mass 7:00 PM Renueva Mi Iglesia Reunión Parroquial-Español/HH RMC Townhall-Spanish Wednesday, April 18th 5:30 PM Share Faith-English 6:30 PM Evening Prayer/CH 7:00 PM Parents Club/SCHFAC 7:30 PM Spanish Choir Practice/CH Thursday, April 19th 7:00 PM Adult Choir Rehearsal/CH 7:00 PM Spirited Hearts/HH Friday, April 20th 5:30 PM Bingo/HH 6:00 PM Family Dodgeball/PC Saturday, April 21st 8:00 AM Tamales Preparation/HH 8:30 AM Español Catechist Meeting 10:00 AM Share Faith- Español 1:00 PM PADS Building Project/HH Sunday, April 22nd 4:00 PM FOCUS Confirmation Prep 1& 2 Class/SCH 6:00 PM Share Faith-Confirmation Prep
Mass Intentions for April 14-22 Intenciones de la Misa de Abril 14-22
Saturday, April 14th: Easter Weekday 5:00PM: Paul Chybicki, Michael Chybicki, Louise Chybicki, Elizabeth Vargas
Sunday, April 15th: Divine Mercy Sunday 7:30AM: Joseph & Violet Brdecka, Sr. Jo-Ann Brdecka OSF, James Stuerebaut, Robert Duffey 9:00AM: People of St. Colette 10:30AM: Richard Judycki, Juan Hernandez 12:00PM:Misa Parroquial: Pueblo de St. Colette 5:30PM:People of St. Colette
Monday, April 16th: Easter Weekday 8:00AM: Dan Miller, Lisa Therese Kuivinen
Tuesday, April 17th: Easter Weekday 8:00AM: Lisa Therese Kuivinen, Erin Miller, Eleanore Therese Healy
Wednesday, April 18th: Easter Weekday 8:00AM:
Thursday, April 19th: Easter Weekday 8:00AM:Frank Miller, Mary Hobin Healy
Friday, April 20th: Easter Weekday 8:00AM:Greg Miller
Saturday, April 21st: Easter Weekday 8:30AM: People of St.Colette 5:00PM: Laurie Wenzel Kowaleski, Bob Pitts, Don Orchell
Sunday, April 22nd: Divine Mercy Sunday 7:30AM: Joseph & Violet Brdecka, Sr. Jo-Ann Brdecka OSF, James Stuerebaut 9:00AM: Elizabeth Vargas, Don Cavi 10:30AM: Parochial Mass: People of St. Colette 12:00PM:Eloisa Perez 5:30PM:Parochial Mass: People of St. Colette
Marianne Labahn & Thomas S. Castronova were called home to heaven. Please remember
them and their family in your prayers.
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In preparation for our Town hall Meetings this week, here are a few of the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
about Renew My Church taken from the Archdiocese of Chicago website: Grouping and Discernment Process Questions What is the grouping and discernment process of Renew My Church? Renewal is a process. It requires, envisioning, planning, new methods and new means to bring Jesus Christ to others. There are nearly 100 groupings of parishes and schools across the archdiocese. Each grouping will engage in a process to address neces-sary questions of structure, how to work together across communities within the grouping, and to establish a strong founda-tion for vitality through focused evangelization and faith formation efforts. How were groupings determined? Groupings were determined through a consultative process in 2016 that included feedback and input from archdiocesan and parish leadership, including vicars, deans, pastors, parish councils and lay leadership. How many different groupings are there in the Archdiocese? There are about 100 groupings in the Archdiocese of Chicago. All parishes and schools have been assigned a grouping based on geography (the parishes and schools are relatively close in proximity), similar communities served and other commonalities and affinities (i.e. parishioners occasionally attend Mass at more than one parish in the grouping). What are the steps involved in the discernment process? The purpose of this grouping and discernment process is to provide Cardinal Cupich with as much feedback and information as possible to make final decisions regarding potential changes to school and parish structures. During the grouping and discern-ment process, the archdiocese will provide each grouping a set of initial scenarios that show potential models of how parishes and schools in that grouping could be configured in the future. These initial scenarios are conversation starters. No decisions have been made. Each grouping is then asked to provide feedback on the initial scenarios from the archdiocese and propose alternative scenarios and configuration models. After each grouping has reflected and discussed the scenarios, the grouping will submit a report to the archdiocese with its feedback and alternative scenarios. An archdiocesan commission will review the report and make a final recommendation to Cardinal Cupich. Cardinal Cupich will make final decisions regarding potential changes to school and parish structures based on the recommendations and information he has received from each grouping and the archdiocesan commission. Will our church or school close? The purpose of this grouping and discernment process is to provide Cardinal Cupich with as much feedback and information as possible to make final decisions regarding potential changes to school and parish structures. No decisions have been made. How many parishes and schools are going to close? There is not a targeted number of closures. The archdiocese has a resource limitation that impacts all groupings, which is that we expect no more than 240 priests to be ready, willing, and able to serve as pastors by the year 2030 – about 100 fewer pas-tors than today. This does not mean 100 parishes will close, however. What we will do through the process is evaluate how to organize our parishes with the reality of fewer pastors. Is this really a process that has meaning or are the scenarios a foregone conclusion? How much impact will we actually have?
To set proper expectations, Cardinal Cupich has the responsibility to make final decisions. However, he needs the input of local communities to understand which possibilities will be best for the future. During the grouping and discernment process, the archdiocese will provide each grouping a set of initial scenarios that show potential models of how parishes and schools in that grouping could be configured in the future. These initial scenarios are conversation starters. No decisions have been made. Each grouping is then asked to provide feedback on the initial scenarios from the archdiocese and propose alternative scenari-os and configuration models. How are the initial scenarios developed? The initial scenarios are developed using the foundational principles for viability, archdiocesan context such as the number of pastors available for the future, and local data available to the archdiocese. The archdiocese’s planning office works with each vicar’s team to develop the initial scenarios.
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Sunday, April 15, 2018 - Blessed Caesar de Bus - d. 1607 "Like so many of us, Caesar de Bus struggled with the decision about what to do with his life. After completing his Jesuit education he had difficulty settling between a military and a literary career. He wrote some plays but ultimately settled for life in the army and at court... He fell seriously ill and found himself reviewing his priorities, including his spiritual life. By the time he had recovered, Caesar had resolved to become a priest. Following his ordination in 1582, he undertook special pastoral work: teaching the catechism to ordinary people living in neglected, rural, out-of-the-way places. His efforts were badly needed and well received. Working with his cousin, Caesar developed a program of family catechesis. The goal—to ward off heresy among the people—met the approval of local bishops. Out of these efforts grew a new religious congregation: the Fathers of Christian Doctrine. One of Caesar’s works, Instructions for the Family on the Four Parts of the Roman Catechism, was published 60 years after his death."
Monday, April 16, 2018 - Saint Bernadette Soubirous - d. 1879
"Bernadette Soubirous was born in 1844, the first child of an extremely poor miller in the town of Lourdes in southern France. The family was living in the basement of a dilapidated building when on February 11, 1858, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to Bernadette in a cave above the banks of the Gave River near Lourdes... There were 18 appearances in all... Although Bernadette’s initial reports provoked skepticism, her daily visions of 'the Lady' brought great crowds of the curious... In the vision on March 25 she told Bernadette, 'I am the Im-maculate Conception.' [...] During her life, Bernadette suffered much. She was hounded by the public as well as by civic officials until at last she was protected in a convent of nuns. Five years later, she petitioned to enter the Sisters of Notre Dame. After a period of illness she was able to make the journey from Lourdes and enter the novitiate. But within four months of her arrival she was given the last rites of the Church and allowed to profess her vows. She recovered enough to become infirmarian and then sacristan, but chronic health problems persisted. She died on April 16, 1879, at the age of 35."
Wednesday, April 18, 2018 - Blessed James Oldo - d. 1404
"James of Oldo was born into a well-to-do family near Milan in 1364. He married a woman who like him, appreciated the comforts that came with wealth. But an outbreak of the plague drove James, his wife, and their three children out of their home and into the countryside. Despite those precautions, two of his daughters died from the plague. James determined to use whatever time he had left to build up treasures in heaven and to build God’s realm on earth. He and his wife became Secular Franciscans. James gave up his old lifestyle and did penance for his sins. He cared for a sick priest, who taught him Latin. Upon the death of his wife, James himself became a priest. His house was transformed into a chapel where small groups of people, many of them fellow Secular Franciscans, came for prayer and support. James focused on caring for the sick and for prisoners of war. He died in 1404 after contracting a disease from one of his patients."
Who is on the archdiocesan commission? Is it the same commission for all groupings? The archdiocesan commission includes: Two non-priest representatives from each of the archdiocese’s six vicariates (12 peo-ple), A representative from the Archdiocese’s Pastoral Council, Two pastor representatives, Priest representatives: Cardinal’s Liaison for Renew My Church, Vicar for Professional and Pastoral Development of Priests, and a Priest Personnel Board repre-sentative, Vicar General and Chief Operating Officer (two people). Each episcopal vicar participates in the review of his respec-tive groupings. It is one archdiocesan commission for all groupings. An important role of the commission is to ensure con-sistency in approach across all groupings.
If a parish closes or merges, what happens to the parish’s money? The assets and liabilities of a parish that closes or merges follow the people to the parish that receives responsibility for the pastoral care of the people.
If Parish A and Parish B merge and become Parish C, the assets and liabilities of Parishes A and B become the assets and liabilities of new Parish C.
If Parish A closes and merges into Parish B, the assets and liabilities of Parish A become part of Parish B
What happens to the pastors and priests if two parishes merge into one parish? It is not predetermined. In some cases, one of the two pastors may be the pastor of the one parish. But in some cases, a priest not currently in one of the parishes will be assigned to be pastor of the one parish.
Peace and goodness,
Rev. Michal Lewon
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En preparación para nuestras Reuniones Parroquiales esta semana, aquí hay algunas de las Preguntas Frecuentes (FAQ) sobre Renueva Mi Iglesia tomadas del sitio web de la Arquidiócesis de Chicago:
Preguntas sobre el proceso de agrupamiento y discernimiento ¿Cuál es el proceso de agrupamiento y discernimiento de Renueva Mi Iglesia? La renovación es un proceso. Requiere, visión, planificación, nuevos métodos y nuevos medios para llevar a Jesucristo a los demás. Hay casi 100 agrupaciones de parroquias y escuelas en toda la arquidiócesis. Cada agrupación participará en un proceso para abordar las cuestiones de estructura necesarias, cómo trabajar en conjunto entre las comunidades dentro de la agrupación y para establecer una base sólida para la vitalidad a través de la evangelización enfocada y los esfuerzos de formación en la fe.
¿Cómo se determinaron las agrupaciones? Las agrupaciones se determinaron a través de un proceso consultivo en 2016 que incluyó retroalimentación y aportes del liderazgo arquidiocesano y parroquial, incluidos vicarios, decanos, pastores, consejos parroquiales y líderes laicos.
¿Cuántas agrupaciones diferentes hay en la Arquidiócesis? Hay alrededor de 100 agrupaciones en la Arquidiócesis de Chicago. A todas las parroquias y escuelas se les ha asignado una agrupación basada en la geografía (las parroquias y las escuelas están relativamente cerca), comunidades similares atendidas y otras similitudes y afinidades (es decir, los parroquianos a veces asisten a Misa en más de una parroquia de la agrupación).
¿Cuáles son los pasos involucrados en el proceso de discernimiento? El propósito de este proceso de agrupación y discernimiento es proporcionar al Cardenal Cupich la mayor cantidad de comentarios e información posible para tomar decisiones finales con respecto a los posibles cambios en las estructuras de la escuela y la parroquia. Durante el proceso de agrupación y discernimiento, la arquidiócesis proporcionará a cada agrupación un conjunto de escenarios iniciales que muestran posibles modelos de cómo las parroquias y las escuelas de esa agrupación podrían configurarse en el futuro. Estos escenarios iniciales son iniciadores de conversación. No se han tomado decisiones. Luego, se solicita a cada grupo que brinde retroalimentación sobre los escenarios iniciales de la arquidiócesis y proponga escenarios alternativos y modelos de configuración. Después de que cada grupo haya reflejado y discutido los escenarios, la agrupación presentará un informe a la arquidiócesis con sus comentarios y escenarios alternativos. Una comisión arquidiocesana revisará el informe y hará una recomendación final al cardenal Cupich. El Cardenal Cupich tomará las decisiones finales con respecto a los posibles cambios en las estructuras de la escuela y la parroquia en base a las recomendaciones y la información que ha recibido de cada grupo y la comisión arquidiocesana.
¿Se cerrará nuestra iglesia o escuela? El propósito de este proceso de agrupación y discernimiento es proporcionar al Cardenal Cupich la mayor cantidad de comentarios e información posible para tomar decisiones finales con respecto a los posibles cambios en las estructuras de la escuela y la parroquia. No se han tomado decisiones.
¿Cuántas parroquias y escuelas van a cerrar? No hay un número específico de cierres. La arquidiócesis tiene una limitación de recursos que afecta a todas las agrupaciones, que es que esperamos que no más de 240 sacerdotes estén listos, dispuestos y capaces de servir como pastores para el año 2030, unos 100 pastores menos que en la actualidad. Sin embargo, esto no significa que se cerrarán 100 parroquias. Lo que haremos a través del proceso es evaluar cómo organizar nuestras parroquias con la realidad de menos pastores.
¿Es esto realmente un proceso que tiene significado o los escenarios son una conclusión inevitable? ¿Cuánto impacto tendremos realmente? Para establecer las expectativas adecuadas, el Cardenal Cupich tiene la responsabilidad de tomar las decisiones finales. Sin embargo, necesita el aporte de las comunidades locales para comprender qué posibilidades serán las mejores para el futuro. Durante el proceso de agrupación y discernimiento, la arquidiócesis proporcionará a cada agrupación un conjunto de escenarios iniciales que muestran posibles modelos de cómo las parroquias y las escuelas de esa agrupación podrían configurarse en el futuro. Estos escenarios iniciales son iniciadores de conversación. No se han tomado decisiones. Luego, se solicita a cada grupo que brinde retroalimentación sobre los escenarios iniciales de la arquidiócesis y proponga escenarios alternativos y modelos de configuración.
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Domingo, 15 de abril de 2018 - Beato César de Bus - d. 1607 "Al igual que muchos de nosotros, César de Bus luchó con la decisión sobre qué hacer con su vida. Al completar su educación jesuita tuvo dificultades para establecerse entre una carrera militar y una carrera literaria. Escribió algunas obras pero finalmente se conformó con la vida en el ejército y en la corte ... Se enfermó gravemente y se encontró a sí mismo revisando sus prioridades, incluida su vida espiritual. Para cuando se había recuperado, César había resuelto convertirte en un sacerdote Después de su ordenación en 1582, emprendió un trabajo pastoral especial: enseñando el catecismo a la gente común que vive en lugares descuidados, rurales y apartados. Sus esfuerzos fueron muy necesarios y bien recibidos. Trabajando con su primo, César desarrolló un programa de catequesis familiar. El objetivo, evitar la herejía entre la gente, obtuvo la aprobación de los obispos locales. De estos esfuerzos creció un nuevo religioso congregación: los Padres de la Doctrina Cristiana. Una de las obras de César, Instrucciones para la familia sobre las cuatro partes del Catecismo Romano, se publicó 60 años después de su muerte ".
Lunes, 16 de abril de 2018 - Santa Bernadette Soubirous - d. 1879
"Bernadette Soubirous nació en 1844, fue la primera hija de un molinero extremadamente pobre en la ciudad de Lourdes, en el sur de Francia. La familia vivía en el sótano de un edificio en ruinas cuando el 11 de febrero de 1858, la Santísima Virgen María se apareció a Bernadette en una cueva sobre las orillas del río Gave cerca de Lourdes ... Hubo 18 apariciones en total ... Aunque los informes iniciales de Bernadette provocaron escepticismo, sus visiones cotidianas de 'La Señora' trajeron grandes multitudes de curiosos ... En el La visión del 25 de marzo le dijo a Bernadette: 'Soy la Inmaculada Concepción'. [...] Durante su vida, Bernadette sufrió mucho. Fue perseguida por el público y por funcionarios civiles hasta que finalmente fue protegida en un convento de monjas. Cinco años más tarde, solicitó ingresar a las Hermanas de Notre Dame. Después de un período de enfermedad, pudo hacer el viaje desde Lourdes y entrar al noviciado, pero cuatro meses después de su llegada recibió los últimos ritos de la Iglesia y se le permitió profesar sus votos. Se recuperó lo suficiente como para convertirse en enferma y entonces sacristán, pero problemas de salud crónica persistieron y ella murió el 16 de abril de 1879, a la edad de 35 años ".
Miércoles, 18 de abril de 2018 - Beato James Oldo - d. 1404 "James de Oldo nació en el seno de una familia acomodada cerca de Milán en 1364. Se casó con una mujer a la que le gusta, apreciaba las comodidades que venían con la riqueza. Pero el estallido de la plaga expulsó a James, a su esposa y a sus tres hijos fuera de su casa y al campo. A pesar de esas precauciones, dos de sus hijas murieron a causa de la peste. James decidió usar todo el tiempo que le quedaba para acumular tesoros en el cielo y construir el reino de Dios en la tierra. Él y su esposa se convirtieron en franciscanos seglares. James renunció a su viejo estilo de vida e hizo penitencia por sus pecados. Cuidó a un sacerdote enfermo, que le enseñó latín. Tras la muerte de su esposa, James mismo se convirtió en sacerdote. Su casa se transformó en una capilla donde pequeños grupos de personas, muchos de ellos compañeros franciscanos seglares, vinieron a orar y apoyar. James se centró en el cuidado de los enfermos y los prisioneros de guerra. Murió en 1404 después de contraer una enfermedad de uno de sus pacientes ".
¿Cómo se desarrollan los escenarios iniciales? Los escenarios iniciales se desarrollan utilizando los principios fundacionales de la viabilidad, el contexto arquidiocesano, la cantidad de pastores disponibles para el futuro y los datos locales disponibles para la arquidiócesis. La oficina de planificación de la arquidiócesis trabaja con el equipo de cada vicario para desarrollar los escenarios iniciales. ¿Quién está en la Comisión Arquidiocesana? ¿Es la misma comisión para todas las agrupaciones? La comisión arquidiocesana incluye: Dos representantes no sacerdotes de cada uno de los seis vicariatos de la arquidiócesis (12 personas), Un representante del Consejo Pastoral de la Arquidiócesis, Dos representantes de pastor, Representantes de sacerdotes: Enlace del Cardenal para Renueva Mi Iglesia, Vicario para Profesional y Desarrollo Pastoral de Sacerdotes, y un representante de la Junta de Personal del Sacerdote, Vicario general y Director de operaciones (dos personas). Cada vicario episcopal participa en la revisión de sus respectivas agrupaciones. Es una comisión arquidiocesana para todas las agrupaciones. Un papel importante de la comisión es garantizar la coherencia en el enfoque en todas las agrupaciones. Si una parroquia cierra o se une a otra, ¿qué pasa con el dinero de la parroquia? Los bienes y responsabilidades de una parroquia que se cierra o se una a otra siguen a las personas a la parroquia que recibe la responsabilidad de la atención pastoral de las personas. Si la Parroquia A y la Parroquia B se unen y se convierten en Parroquia C, los activos y pasivos de las Parroquias A y B se convierten en los activos y pasivos de la nueva Parroquia C. Si la Parroquia A se cierra y se unen con la Parroquia B, los activos y pasivos de la Parroquia A se vuelven parte de la Parroquia B ¿Qué pasa con los pastores y sacerdotes si dos parroquias se funden en una parroquia? No está predeterminado. En algunos casos, uno de los dos pastores puede ser el pastor de la parroquia. Pero en algunos casos, un sacerdote que actualmente no está en una de las parroquias será asignado a ser pastor de la parroquia.
Paz y bondad,
Rev. Michal Lewon
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Spirited Hearts As you learned last week, Spirited Hearts is a ministry for young adults with Autism. We as leaders have learned the unique challenges specific to these individuals. Because of this, we have added two new phases in our ministry. People on the spectrum do not learn the same way as their neurotypical peers. They often experience sensory overload, resulting in emotions such as anxiety and depression. Social skill deficits can make learning and maintaining relationships difficult. Once monthly, we have launched a social skills training group for our members with a counselor here on our campus. We have noted after only 3 sessions this group is blossoming under the guidance of a professional from Guada Psychological Associates. We would like to expand our vision to provide concrete vocational experiences for our young adults. We are reaching out to you, the parishioners of St. Colette and asking for you to open your hearts to help with our new endeavor. 10.5% of those with disabilities are unemployed, which is twice the number of those unemployed without a disability. Of those with Autism only 58% were employed compared to 74% of those with intellectual disabilities, 95% with learning disabilities, and 91% with speech impairment or emotional disturbances being employed in their early 20’s. In total the combined unemployment and underemployment for those young adults with autism is estimated at 90% nationwide. Also, many of these individuals lack social support, a recent study found 1 in 4 young people with Autism are completely isolated – meaning he or she had not seen or spoken with friends in the past year. Unemploy-ment reduces an individual’s self-esteem and financially drains both extended family members and the society. The neurotypical individual acquires social skills and vocational skills without any special training. The ASD individual’s brain is wired differently, and they require a multimodality teaching plan for skills sets. We are looking to find specific experiences to teach them new skills and expectations to promote positive outcomes in the work world. We envision not only finding employment opportunities for part time work but also looking to find complete full-time employment for those who are capable helping them achieve self-sufficiency. Spirited Hearts is asking for St. Colette parishioners to identify job experiences or specific trade skills, technology, arts, etc. that can be taught in unpaid internships to our members. If you know a local business needing some help and possibly willing to partner with us to foster a unique type of adult mentoring program for our uniquely gifted members, please speak to them. Our leaders will meet with managers and teams prior to the internship to provide educational information on Autism and the unique to teach skills. An adult leader will accompany every member in their experience until the company manager is comfortable and the individual is proficient in the position. We will develop a training manual specific to each job description to empower our members for a successful experience. These internships will be at NO cost to the company. In return we ask that the company to consider hiring an individual who meets their expectations, should a position become available. Hiring a person with disabilities has tax benefits for the company. Those with ASD are routine oriented allowing them to do jobs which may be tedious to others. They have a high level of concentration on one or more aspects of a job, making them less distractible. They take less time off of the job. Employment allows a member with a disability to be a productive member of society. Though our altruism in the Catholic church we are evangelizing to those less fortunate; such as immigrants, home-
less, and those financially challenged. Please consider sharing our request to help these young adults with your employer, friend, or neighbor.
Next week we will be in the back of the church to answer any questions.
Thank you and God Bless you. Donna Chmielewski and Linda Kincl
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Weekly Collection– Colecta Semana
Thank you for your continued generosity. May God bless you!
Gracias por su generosidad continua. Dios los bendiga!
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Collection for the Weekend of 4/8/2018 Colecta del Fin de semana de 4/8/2018
Total Collection: $10,769 Colecta Total Total Attendance: N/A Asistencia Total
PADS – Love in Action We are in need of the following items: Brown Sugar, Brown Rice, Baby Wipes, Bug Spray
There are still some single item purchases available. If you should wish to find out more please call Mary at 847-975-9190 Training for PADS can be taken on the following days at Journeys-The Road Home
Tuesday, April 24 6:30pm
Thursday, May 3 6:30pm
Saturday May 19 10:00am
Tuesday May 22 6:30pm
Saturday, June 9 10:00am
Thank You for your generosity The St. Colette PADS Ministry
Actualización de la Campaña Católica Anual de Sta. Colette
Estimados feligreses de Sta. Colette: Como saben, recientemente participamos en la Campaña Católica anual de la Arquidiócesis. Su generosidad ha sido asombrosa. Nuestra parroquia recibió una meta de compromiso de $40,717, que se basa en las contribuciones anuales del ofertorio de la parroquia. Aunque el procesamiento a través de la compañía que maneja la campaña todavía está en proceso, según los recibos que la parroquia ha registrado, Sta. Colette se aproxima a los $48,000. Esto es realmente maravilloso y da testimonio de la fe cristiana de la parroquia de Sta. Colette y su disposición a servir a los demás. Y recuerde que la cantidad de promesas recibidas por encima de nuestra meta parroquial regresa a la parroquia al 100%. Un muy sincero "GRACIAS" a todos ustedes que han respondido a la solicitud del Cardenal de apoyar la educación católica, la formación en la fe, los ministerios de vida comunitaria y los programas para la paz y la justicia, y Sta. Colette. Si aún desea contribuir, visite el sitio web de ACA en: https://giving.archchicago.org/annual-catholic-appeal/about-us
New Melleray Abbey Retreat Weekend Anyone interested in joining Father Michal Lewon on a retreat weekend to New Melleray Abbey in Iowa from Friday April 20 to Sunday April 22 should call the rectory to speak with Father before Wednesday. This weekend should consist of peaceful, prayerful time with the Lord.
Page 10 IMPORTANT FOCUS SMALL GROUP REMINDERS: CONFIRMATION PREP SESSION REMINDER: for FOCUS H.S. Confirmation Prep 1 &2 Sessions Sunday April 8th from 4:00 to 5:45 p.m. (Please Plan for Mass from 5:30 to 6:10) WHAT: FOCUS TEENS SERVICE DAY FEEDING GOD’S PEOPLE WHERE:STREETS OF CHICAGO WHEN: Saturday, APRIL 21ST 2018 TIME: Meet at St. Colette School at 10:30 am Pick-up at the Arlington Heights Train Sta-tion (not Racetrack) COSTS:$10.00 for Train and student ID plus Money for Lunch. Please consider donating packaged socks, small tubes of tooth paste and tooth brush, chap stick, sunscreen lotion, Individual packs of cookies, chips, gold fish and McDonald/Subway $5.00 gift cards. More info to be provided at FOCUS Small Group Gathering.
“Have a big enough heart to love unconditionally, and a broad enough mind to embrace the differences that make
each of us unique.” ― D.B. Harrop
A Prayer For “Renew My Church” Lord Jesus, you speak to us today, as you spoke to holy men and women who have gone before us. In every age and in our own time, you call to us and say: Renew My Church. Pour out the gift of your Holy Spirit upon us, and so enable us to hear you clearly, to listen to each other at-tentively, to imagine our future boldly, to discern your di-rection wisely, to persevere in your holy will courageously, to stay together in charity, to surrender our own plans read-ily, to embrace the greater good, to hand on your gifts to future generations. May we remain in the holy company of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the apostles, and all the saints. May their example and presence inspire us with patient confidence in the work of your grace. We ask this of you who live and reign with the Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen Next English language Townhall Meeting will be on April 16th at 7PM. Please be there.
Una oración para Renueva mi Iglesia Señor Jesús, nos hablas el día de hoy, igual que les hablaste a hombres y mujeres santos que nos precedieron. En cada época y en nuestro propio tiempo, nos llamas y nos dices: Renueva mi Iglesia. Derrama sobre nosotros el don de tu Espíritu Santo y de ese modo permítenos escucharte claramente, escucharnos unos a otros con atención, imaginar nuestro futuro con audacia, discernir tus indicaciones sabiamente, perseverar en tu santa voluntad, con valor permanecer juntos en la Caridad, entregar sin reparos nuestros propios planes, adoptar el bien común, transmitir tus dones a las generaciones futuras. Permítenos permanecer en la compañía santa de la Virgen María, los apóstoles y todos los santos. Que su ejemplo y su presencia nos inspiren confianza paciente en la obra de tu gracia.Te lo pedimos a ti que vives y reinas con el Padre en la unidad del Espíritu Santo, un solo Dios, por los siglos de los siglos. Amén. Próxima junta parroquial en español será el 17 de Abril a las 7pm. Por favor este allí.
Teacher Feature My name is Mary Vitale and I teach 4th grade at St. Colette School. My husband, Jim and I have 3 children, a dog and we live in Elk Grove Village. I graduated from Northeastern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elemen-tary Education. I have been teaching at St. Colette School for 11 years. I love the religion component of St. Colette, our community service projects and the kindness and caring of each other that I see in my students. The diversity of our school is amazing and I love learning about my stu-dents’ families and their strong faith in God. I love the feel that our 4th grade class is a family.
Catapult Learning Reading Program This week Ms. Diem-Mai Tu began working on strengthening student reading skills. Ms. Tu will work with most groups 4 days a week for a 40 minute period each time. The groups each have between 3 and 6 stu-dents in them. There is a parent meeting planned this Monday night at 6:30 in the school.
Welcome Mr. Guzzo! Mr. “G” or Mr. Genius as he told the chil-dren to call him began teaching for us on Monday. We are very excited that he has joined our staff. He has 9 years teaching experience and is very excited to be here. Welcome Mr. G!
Spirit Week The Student Council planned an exciting week to celebrate their Easter Spirit. On Monday they started “Penny Wars” from which they will donate the proceeds to Northwest Community Healthcare Behavioral Insti-tute. They had an egg hunt for the younger students and Compliment Day for the rest of the Student Body. On Tuesday they had pajama day and mix-it –up day during which they ate lunch with new people and made new friends. On Wednesday they had career and common interest day.
On Thursday they sponsored Spirit wear day and Won-der Reading Day. The older students read several chap-ters of the book “Wonder” to each class and then led a discussion about what they read. Friday was “Bye, Bye Bullying T-Shirt Day” and another Greeting and Com-pliment Day.
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ALL ST. COLETTE MINISTERS OF CARE are encouraged to attend our April 26, 2018 Cluster Meeting. Please consult flyer in this bulletin for time and place. We will meet in the St. Colette parking lot (rectory side) to car pool. PLEASE ARRIVE by 5:50pm to arrange car pools. We will leave PROMPTLY at 6:00pm.
Thank you, Bonnie
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Welcome to Online Giving!
Introducing...GiveCentral!
St. Colette Parish has begun accepting online donations through GiveCentral, our new online
donation service. GiveCentral is a safe, secure, and paperless way to make your Sunday offertory and
other contributions.
It was designed specifically for Catholic churches and schools in the Chicago area, and many other par-ishes in our Diocese have already found success with
it. The site allows you to make a one time or auto-matically repeating payments on a schedule that
works best for you, using any credit card, debit card or electronic bank account.
We believe that having a flexible online giving option will make it easier for many of you
to support St. Colette. Visit our website at www.stcolette.org and click on
the “GiveCentral” link or go to www.GiveCentral.org
and take a couple minutes to set up your donations. Questions? Please call the Parish Office
at 847-394-8100.
Sacraments/Sacramentos Baptism/Bau smos In English—For registration and more infor-mation contact the Parish House 2 months in advance. En Español‐Para registraciones y mas informacion llamar a la Casa Paroquial con dos meses de an cipacion. Weddings/Bodas Contact Parish House at least 6 months in advance for adequate planning. Hablar a la Casa Parroquial con seis meses de an cipacion para poder planear adecuada‐mente.
Brandt Apa Lynn Beckman Jade Cali Jessica Cali Jack & Lorraine Grady Daniel Krysh Bob Placek Celeste Travino Roger Mueller Richard Kraemer Elizabeth ‘Lizzy” Moreno Frank Plunkett Virginia Genschoreck Heather Atencio Annemarie Pollard Curt Taras Sara Pawlak Tamara Pawlak Lisa Zwilling Marc Miller Lawrence Parker Julie Schindler Karen Kolozy Carina Tassone John Lynch Alex Dumlao Russell Williams Anthony Mele Sr. William Taras Jamie Pawlak Danielle Peterson Lourdes Lota Jim & Barb Coleman David Trevino Jeff Hill Diane Moreno Emily Moreno George Wenzel
Susan Roman Aime Connor Green Regina Gorski Blaine Williams Thomas Abinanti Joan Craig Jake Hall Edward Jarina Anthony Capalbo Kelly Hogan Rob Gersch Bob Mazzuca Donna & Tony Gurgiolo Sarah Fisher Bertha Lopez Taylor David Urban Alex Connor Jim Rosean John Brankin Barbara Berry Valerie Anselmo Dennis Maeller Anita Snyder Bob Lamb Mark Stastny Mark Martell Stan Guzik Mary Dealy Greg Wagner Virgil Grewe Mario Di Benedetto Montes Family Dolores Aniol Adriana Carreno Stanislaw Spyrka Jean Kedziora Dan Esta Tony Megaro
PRAYER LIST Please remember the following people in our parish
who are in need of your prayers. Por favor oren por estas personas en nuestra parroquia
que necesitan sus oraciones.
No matter what your present status in the Catholic Church, No matter what your current family or marital situation,
No matter what your past or present situation, No matter what your personal history, age,
background, race, etc., No matter what your own self image or self-esteem.
You are invited, welcomed, accepted, loved, and respected at St. Colette Catholic Church!
We are so happy to have you here!
No importa cuál sea su situación actual en la Iglesia Católica, No importa su situacion familiar o matrimonial,
No importa su situación pasada o presente, No importa cuál sea su historia personal, edad, origen, raza.
No importa cuál sea su propia imagen o Autoestima. Usted está invitado, acogidos, aceptados, amados y respetados
enLa Iglesia Católica St. Colette! Estamos muy contentos de tenerte aquí!
Abril 15, 2018 Tercer Domingo de Pascua
3900 Meadow Drive Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Sitio Web: www.stcolette.org Numero de Telefono (847) 394-8100
HORARIO DE MISA EN ESPAÑOL
Domingo - 12:00PM
HORARIOS EN ESPAÑOL DE OFICINA Lunes a Viernes
9:00AM a 3:30PM
Church Name & Number- Saint Colette #512188 Address - 3900 Meadow Drive, Rolling Meadows 60008 Phone - 847-394-8100 ext.102 Contact Person—Edy Guillen Software- Publisher 2013 Adobe Acrobat X Windows 8 Printer– Dell V715w Number of pages sent - 1 through 16 Sunday date of bulletin- April 15, 2018 Special Instructions–
