Catholic Community of St. Pius X
AUGUST 21, 2011 TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
1025 E. Madison Street Lombard, IL 60148 630-627-4526 www.stpiuslombard.org
SAINT PIUS X (1835-1914)
Come celebrate the life of Saint Pius X, the patron of our Community of Faith. Friendship and hospitality after all Masses this weekend.
OUR SAINT PIUS X FESTIVAL WEEKEND “TO RESTORE ALL THINGS IN CHRIST”
TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 21, 2011
Saint Pius X, the patron of our Community of Faith, is best known for his encouragement of the reception of Holy Communion, especially by children. He, in fact, extended the age for the reception to include young children, who had not yet been Confirmed. He was a man of humble origins. He was a humble man, who genuinely loved people and the God he served. He was embarrassed by some of the pomp of the Papal Office and saw it as a penance. Interested in politics, he encouraged Italian Catholics to become politically involved. He ended the supposed right by governments to interfere by veto in the papal elections, reducing the pressure that the conclave had experienced during his own election. He fought the attempts of governments to control the church, especially France and he worked for justice in the treatment of people. Pius X was attuned to the unhappiness of the world and the hardships of life at his time. He had a gentle heart which reached out to comfort and heal. Foreseeing World War I, when in the eleventh year of his reign, the war broke out, it led to his own death a few weeks after the war began. The motto of our patron is well known to all of us and a source of inspiration, "to restore all things in Christ." Today we honor, Joseph Sarto, Pope Pius X, one of the twentieth century's greatest popes. The Scriptures of this Sunday in Ordinary Time as we celebrate the Feast of our patron:
First Reading: Isaiah 22: 19-23 God places the key of David on the shoulders of Eliakim.
Second Reading: Romans 11: 33-36 For from him and through him and for him are all things. To God be glory forever.
The Gospel: Matthew 13: 16-20 Peter is promised the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven by Jesus Some Special Reflections on this Feast of Saint Pius X, the successor to Peter: As we enter this new season of full activities, we of this Community of Faith have much reason to express our "Pride in Pius." The wonderful spirit and the great dedication of so many fine parishioners shines out like a beacon of light. This has created an increasingly more positive spirit here in the parish and a more positive approach to the creative and dynamic change that comes from "new blood" and a renewed enthusiasm. You can sense the "spark" and the genuine desire to "build for our future...renew our spirit....renew our worship space.” However, our most foundational renewal is in the Spirit. This can be sensed in the pride, in the positive outlook, and in the growing involvement by so many as well as our many new parishioners. "Be not afraid," the words of Jesus to all his disciples is a philosophy of encouragement and support. This is the sense that many of you tell me that you now have as together we build up this wonderful Community of Faith.
In the tradition of Saint Pius X, we are called to restore all things in Christ. It is not about "my ideas," "my committee," "my group." No, it is about us, the collective spirit of Saint Pius X. For some this has been a challenge. To share, to be open, to support, to look to the greater good, and to compromise, to work well with others, and not to always have your way, this is the Spirit of discipleship. This is the spirit of our patron, Saint Pius X; this is the spirit of our Community of Faith; and this is the spirit of the overwhelming majority of our people. This shuts out negativity, hostility, gossip, unbridled anger, and anything that attempts to destroy a sense of unity and service and wounds our collective soul.
The keys of Peter always fall heavily on his successors. The responsibility to exercise authority in a judicious and appropriate manner for the common good was difficult for Saint Pius and it is difficult for all of us who exercise, "the keys," that is the role of authority and decision-making. It never pleases everyone and it even sometimes causes hostility toward leaders by some, but it is always guided by the Spirit and in the spirit of loving service through difficult and often complex decision-making. Saint Pius X faced challenges and met them in the best way that he could with his talents and gifts. He was devoted to God and to God's People. He was broken-hearted with the start of World War I, which he could not prevent. Yet, he stood firm in his faith and his commitment to his death.
As we mark this celebration of the spirit of Saint Pius X, Joseph Sarto, we too, are called to "put on Christ," that is, to serve, to set aside anger and getting even when we can't have our way, to work for the common good and to grow individually and collectively in the spiritual life so that, we too, as partners in faith and disciples of Christ can help "to restore all things in Christ." Happy Feast Day! How blessed we all are in Christ and with one another.
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Back to School: As our young people return to school our prayers and blessings go out to them and to their teachers. Tuesday we begin another year of school here at Saint Pius X, with a proud tradition of quality Catholic education. I am looking forward to this year as we celebrate our "Pride in Pius" and a special year of spiritual renewal. Welcome back to our staff, teachers, aides, support groups, and most especially our students. Opening School Mass: This Wednesday, August 24, we celebrate our renewal in the Spirit with our opening school Mass. Join us for the special blessings of the holy Mass as we come together to begin our school year. The parish and school staffs, the School Board, and our students will all take part along with parents and other parishioners. May we be blessed under the patronage of Pope Pius X, our patron, and Mary Immaculate Queen. Welcome back: Ryan Rump, our Director of Music Ministry, returns this weekend after another successful music camp in New Hampshire. Thanks to Kevin Zehme, a parishioner, for his wonderful music ministry in Ryan's absence. He will continue as part of our music ministry. Thanks also to Bill Buhr, another gifted musician and parishioner, for his assistance. We are blessed with so many gifted and sharing individuals in our music ministry. Welcome back Ryan and thanks Kevin. New Roman Missal: Ryan and the music team have chosen three new Mass settings for the New Roman Missal. We will now begin learning the new settings. We will also have additional worship aides to assist you in the revised texts for the Mass. The Sacramentary now used will be obsolete. We will also have to replace the Gather Hymnals. We will most likely choose a missalette for the transition, while we develop the new liturgy as promulgated by Pope Benedict XIV. We have special booklets for grades 3 to 7 to teach the changes to our children. Eucharistic Prayers for Masses with Children: These have been approved as a supplement to the Roman Missal until such time as new texts are approved by the Bishops. However the words of consecration will be revised in the text to match the revised translation of the consecration for the other Eucharistic Prayers. The Collection of the Masses of the Blessed Virgin Mary will be updated to reflect the revised prayers in the Mass. The Festival of Pius X: As we mark the Feast of Saint Pius X this weekend, I ask that the blessings and intercession of Saint Pius X be on us as we build our "Pride in Pius" and begin a year of spiritual renewal "to restore all things in Christ." This will be an exciting year of prayer, renewal, and community building. Saint Peregrine: We will soon begin the novena to Saint Peregrine, the patron of cancer. This will begin as the fall begins and become part of our year of growing in the Spirit. More details will follow in the coming weeks. Fall Fest: Mark your calendars now as we prepare for our Annual Fall Fest, October 7-9. This will include many new activities and the outdoor Polka Mass at 11:00 am on October 9. Thanks to the committee which has been meeting throughout the year in preparation. Wishing you prayers and Blessings as we begin another year of activities, +Peace in Christ and the Spirit Father Tom Corbino
SUMMER SHARINGS
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The Prayer Chapel is open Sunday through Friday evenings, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Please come and adore Him. Use Door #8 on east side of church building. Would you like to sign up for an hour per week in the Prayer Chapel? Please contact our leaders to pledge your hour.
Sunday Estelle Soger 630-627-8310 Monday Cathy Monckton 708-646-8067 Tuesday Michelle LoCoco 630-620-6283 Wednesday Linda Chan 630-941-8918 Thursday Ceil D’Acquisto 630-627-9472 Friday Carol Gawenda 630-833-3211
Monday August 22 The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary Is 9:1-6; Lk 1:26-38 8:30 am Patricia Schwarz by Marilyn Gustafson Tuesday August 23-Saint Rose of Lima 2 Cor 10:17—11:2 8:30 am Don Largess by Dick Galvin Wednesday August 24-Saint Bartholomew Rv 21:9b-14; Jn 1:45-51 8:30 am Roman & Irene Strzelecki by children Lea Navalany by Don & Joanne Sullivan Opening School Mass Thursday August 25 1 Thes 3:7-13; Mt 24:42-51 8:30 am George Diener by Carol Diener Weber Richard Gawenda by family Friday August 26 1 Thes 4:1-8; Mt 25:1-13 8:30 am St. Pius X Parish Family Saturday August 27-Saint Monica 1 Thes 4:9-11; Mt 25:14-30 or Sir 26:1-4,13-16; Lk 7:11-17 2:00 pm Quinceanera/Misa 4:00-4:30 pm Reconciliation Vigil—Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 pm Joseph Jablonsky by Brendan McSherry 7:00 pm Misa en español Sunday August 28 Jer 20:7-9; Ps 63; Rom 12:1-2; Mt 16:21-27 8:00 am Betty Jane Karson by Sharon Rakowski Beverly Ayres Goder by Jerry Palm 9:30 am Matthew Monckton by family St. Pius X Parish Family 11:00 am Frank & Teresa Chan—in thanksgiving
LITURGICAL CALENDAR
YOU CAN’T BE BOTH ….
ST. PIUS X PRAYER CHAPEL
DEACON SPEAKIN’
The pro-choice (pro-abortion) advocate often argues that the embryo is NOT a human being, but rather just a small, microscopic collection of cells, totally undeveloped, existing only in the womb, and totally dependent on the mother for its existence and continued growth and development. In spite of this, embryology textbook authors Keith L. Moore and T.V.N. Persaud write, “A zygote is the beginning of a new human being.” Abortion ends the life of a zygote, abortion ends the life of a new human being.
A battle against Truth cannot be sustained.
Klusendorf, Scott. The Case for Life. Crossway, Wheaton, IL 2009
Questions, questions, questions! How many questions do we answer on a daily basis? How many do we answer routinely, and how many do we really think about before we answer them? How many do we ask? The dictionary defines the word “question” as “an expression of inquiry that invites or calls for a reply.” As a result, certain questions are capable of changing lives and should be respected. For example consider the life-changing ramifications of your answer to the following questions: Do you take this person to be your husband / wife? Do you want this job? Do you want to have a child? Are you willing to risk this experimental surgery? Do you want to buy this house? Do you want to do this if it means you can go to jail? Do you want to do this even though you know it is a mortal sin? Can you forgive me? Can you forgive your parents? Can you forgive yourself? Your answer to any of these questions will move your life in one direction, instead of another. Are you ready for the consequences? In today’s Gospel, Jesus asks his disciples one of those life changing questions. “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” We are told that they responded with a number of answers. After that, Jesus got more personal and asked “But who do YOU say that I am?” Peter was the first to respond to Jesus. He also had the right answer, and it changed his life forever. Jesus asked this question of His disciples. We are His disciples. Jesus is asking us, just as He asked the disciples that were with Him, “who do YOU say that I am?” His question, like the dictionary definition, calls for a reply. His question is asking US for a response of our minds, our hearts and our spirits. We should not answer this question without some thought. If we can truly say to our Lord, as Peter did, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God, and truly believe what we are saying, with our minds, our hearts and our spirits, we too will be changed forever. We will have our names changed to “rock.” We will be the “rock” on whom the future of the Church will depend. Our belief, and the life we live because of the deep belief will be a rock to our children, to our friends, to our neighbors. We can share the good news that we know. We will be the light, and the salt, and others will be attracted to the Son of God, and the church will grow. Questions, questions, questions. Jesus is asking you, “who do YOU say that I am?” Respect the question, be careful with the answer. Deacon Tom www.stpiuslombard.org
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CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF ST. PIUS X, 1025 E. MADISON STREET, LOMBARD, IL 60148 Pastor
Reverend Thomas A. Corbino Deacons
John Chan, Ron Knecht, Larry Lissak, Tom Rachubinski Hispanic Ministry Facilitator
Fr. Jesús Reyes Pastoral Care
Sr. Pauline Schutz, OSF Convent 630-627-5810
Director of Music Ministry Ryan Rump
Parish and School website: www.stpiuslombard.org
School 630-627-2353 Fax 630-627-1810
School Principal Daniel Flaherty
Faith Formation 630-627-1551 Faith Formation Director
and Youth Ministry Gina Wiedman
Faith Formation Assistant Dee Sulla
Parish E-mail: [email protected]
Parish Office 630-627-4526 Fax 630-495-5926
Business/Facilities Manager Personnel Director John Matyasik
Financial Assistant Mary Jane Tadda Parish/Pastor’s Administrative Assistant
Donna Cooper Parish Secretary Pam Matyasik
Maintenance Director Sallie McGinn
Mission Statement We the people of St. Pius X Church, a faith community in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Joliet, Illinois, accept the challenge to
restore all things in Christ through the use of our gifts and ministry. Guided by the Father, nourished by the Eucharist, and inspired by the Holy Spirit we embrace all through our commitment to worship, education, service, and stewardship.
the following parishioners and friends who are ill:
Esther Rakebrand
Leslie Gotko James Steinbrenner
Geri Draniczarek Jack Schank
Robert Spilker
Timothy Field Dale Knox
Dora Collins
FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION Our FF program has one more date for registering for the 2011-2012 school year: Monday, August 29, from 6-7 pm in the Parish Office. What a great opportunity to keep the faith alive and growing in your children. Any questions, call the FF office at 630-627-1551 for more information. We are still in need of catechists/aides for our FF program. If you feel the calling to share of your time and of your faith with the young children of our parish…..we need YOU! This is a great way to be able to spread His Word to our children. For more information and to find out how YOU can be a part of this wonderful opportunity, call our FF office at 630-627-1551.
Sacramental Photos If you missed picking up your complimentary photo from your child’s First Communion or Confirmation ceremony, please contact Gina at 630-627-4526 x204 to make arrangements to get this very special picture.
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The Liturgy of the Eucharist On the First Sunday of Advent, November 27, 2011, Catholic parishes in the United States will begin praying the texts of the Mass using a new English translation of The Roman Missal. This week, we explore the Liturgy of the Eucharist. We begin by preparing the altar for the holy sacrifice to come. In the Prayer over
the Gifts we get ready to offer ourselves and our lives together with the bread and wine so that we too might be transformed by God. In the Preface Dialogue we declare that it is right and just to give thanks to the Lord our God, and in the Preface we proclaim the reasons that we give God our thanks and praise. Then comes the great Eucharistic Prayer by which we render our thanks and praise to God the Father. As we recall what Jesus said and we do what he did at the Last Supper, God transforms the bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ, and we pray that we will also be transformed by the Eucharist we celebrate and receive. We ratify this wonderful action with the Great Amen, and prepare for the culmination of the Liturgy of the Eucharist in Holy Communion.
PREPARING FOR THE NEW TRANSLATION OF THE MASS
Liturgy of the Word for Children… Will resume on Sunday, September 11, at 9:30 am Mass! Children ages 3 to Third Grade are welcome during 9:30 Mass to worship. As always, adult volunteers are needed. Please contact Beth Tortorici, 630-627-6288, with any questions.
ST. PIUS X CLOTHING & TOY RESALE Our first big event of the school year is our Fall Children’s Clothing and Toy Resale on September 30, 2011 from 6:30 pm—9:30 pm and October 1, 2011 from 9 am—12 pm. Registration for sellers is September 14 and September 20 from 7 pm – 8 pm in the school library. We are in need of parents who would be interested in joining our committee for the school year. This is a great opportunity to meet other St. Pius parents while helping St. Pius School.
For more information on being a member of the Clothing & Toy Resale committee please contact: Lori Franz 630-279-5247 [email protected] or Laura Fontana 630-926-2605 [email protected]
Thank you for your support & may God bless you and your family.
Are you Un-baptized? Baptized in another faith, but want to become Catholic? Are you Catholic, but have not completed your initiation sacraments (Holy Eucharist and Confirmation)? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process by which you prepare to be received into full communion with the Catholic Church. The RCIA provides the opportunity to grow in the faith supported by the community of St. Pius X. If you are interested in learning more about the RCIA process, please contact Donna at the Parish Office at 630-627-4526.
SAVE THE DATE!
We’re all getting ready for Fall Fest here at St. Pius. Friday, October 7 Bingo Night Saturday, October 8 Battle of the Bands Sunday, October 9 Polka Mass, Pig Roast, Raffles, Games We’re getting ready for Bingo…..20 games with good cash prizes. Fun for all ages!
We’re also getting ready with the Battle of the Bands for our teens. Got the beat?
We’ll be ready to kick off Fall Fest Sunday with a good, old fashioned Polka Mass that will take place under the tent at 11:00 AM. And we’ll be ready to Roast some Pigs and provide a hearty meal of Pork & Brats, German Potato Salad, Sauerkraut, Applesauce, and “oh my gosh” homemade desserts and a beverage. Also available will be a smaller meal of a Hot Dog, Potato Chips, more “oh my gosh” homemade desserts and a beverage. Beer and wine will be available at an extra cost. Meal tickets will be presold for $7 and $3 respectively or $10 and $4 respectively the day of the event. Watch for sales to start soon. Soon to be ready….. the exciting announcement of the Raffle Prizes. And all will be ready for Hay Rides, games and the Pumpkin Patch, where pumpkins will be available for purchase.
So, are you ready?
It’s hard to believe, but summer days are slowly nearing an end. This brings us to new beginnings! We’re looking forward to another year of Senior V.I.P. gatherings. Current members will receive 2011-12 membership and calendar information for the year. Of course, we invite new members of the parish to join us! Our meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. For more information or if you wish to join, please call Sr. Pauline at 630-627-5810.
V.I.P. SENIORS
FROM THE VILLAGE OF LOMBARD The Village of Lombard has instituted a new rapid emergency notification service called CodeRED. The new system will distribute emergency messages via telephone, email, and text messaging to the entire Village within a matter of minutes. Lombard residents are encouraged to register via the Village’s website (www.villageoflombard.org), using the CodeRED link. Questions regarding the system may be directed to 630-620-5740. Anyone who would like to participate without internet access can call 630-620-5718 to register.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS
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MINISTRY SCHEDULES
Altar Servers Extraordinary Ministers - Lectors
September — October — November We need to know your restrictions, vacations,
unavailable time, requested Masses, etc. No restriction means you are available.
Send to [email protected] Or call Dn Larry at 630-627-4526 ext 207
Deadline: August 22, 2011
TWELFTH ANNUAL PARENT-CHILD GOLF OUTING
The 12th annual Parent-Child Golf outing will be Sunday, September 11, at Ken-Loch Golf Course. The Tee times will be 10:30-12:30, with dinner at Gulliver’s Pizza & Pub at 4 pm.
This is a great opportunity to golf with your son, daughter, grandchild, neighbor, niece or nephew up to the 8th grade. This will be an alternating shots format. Only one set of golf clubs would be needed per couple. Rental club and pull carts are available for a small fee.
The price of $50.00 per couple includes lunch (hot dog, chips, and pop) before golf, green fees, dinner and prizes at Gulliver’s Pizza & Pub.
A special thank you to the early prize donors for the golf outing:
Alfie’s Inn, Baird &Warner-John Matyasik, Bob Goldin-State Farm Insurance, Chicago White Sox, Hooter’s Restaurant, Jus-Fun Amusements, Ken-Loch, Lombard Roller Rink, Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria, Mike’s Meat Market, The Golf Scene-Steve Kashul, Steve Kwak, & Zanies.
Hurry!!!!!! Deadline for signup is September 5th.
Sign up contact Matt Marzullo 630-495-0605 or [email protected].
Raffle Set of Wilson Tour – HIGH MOI
Golf Clubs (10 Clubs) & Bag (Valued at $350)
1 Chance for $5.00 or $20.00 for 5 Chances
Make Check Payable to: St Pius X Mail to: Matt Marzullo 832 E. Wilson, Lombard, Il 60148 Drawing at Gulliver’s on 9/11/11. Winner need not be present. Name_______________________________ Phone#_______________
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Catholic Charities, coordinator of the DuPage County Back to School Fair, would like to thank everyone for helping make this year's Fair at the County Fairgrounds such a wonderful success. Through the generosity of your parish collection and many individual donors, we were able to welcome over 1200 low-income families living in our County. Your generosity of time and resources ensured a happy and healthy return to school this fall for many of our client families. God bless you for your generosity!
AUGUST IS CATHOLIC CHARITIES MONTH
For nearly 50 years Catholic Charities has been helping the people of the Diocese of Joliet. We have taken the words of Matthew’s Gospel to heart as they have fed the hungry, sheltered the homeless, cared for the sick, and embraced children who have been abused and neglected. In the past few years Catholic Charities has seen increased numbers of people in need asking for help. Last year we helped 73,000 people – 30% more than the year before. Many of these families have struggled with unemployment, losing their homes, and their dignity. We are called to help the poor and the vulnerable among us and while many of you may be struggling with needs of your own, I ask that you consider reaching out to help one of your brothers and sisters. No gift is too small, and all will be appreciated. You can make your gift online at www.cc-doj.org or send it to 203 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet, IL 60432. All gifts will be restricted to the county in which you live. Please pray for Catholic Charities, and know that we are praying for you too.
L.O.S.S. 10-Session Group Forming The L.O.S.S. (Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide) Program, facilitated by Catholic Charities, provides support and services to those who are grieving a death by suicide of a family member or close friend. Eight weekly sessions and two monthly follow-up meetings for those grieving the death of a loved one will be offered. Meetings will be held on Thursdays, September 15th through November 17th from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 1501 Boughton Road in Bolingbrook. A minimum of ten people are needed to convene a group so please call today if you are interested. Call Kate Toennis at 815-724-1152 to register or for additional information. Deadline to register is Friday, September 9th.
ALTAR SERVER DAILY SCHEDULE
Monday 8/22 8:30 K. Marzullo, M. Ryan, I. Walsh Tuesday 8/23 T. Georgitsis, G. Guthrie, M. Guzik Wednesday 8/24 I. Ledonne, A. Sousa, C. Vittorio
Thursday 8/25 8:30 J. Braddock, C. Chiaramonti, E. Malab Friday 8/26 S. Frank, M. Lieberenz, J. Pantano, M. Trimarco
MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY, AUGUST 27 AND SUNDAY, AUGUST 28
MASS TIME ALTAR SERVERS
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS LECTORS GREETERS CANTOR/
KEYBOARD
SATURDAY 5:00 PM
Abigail Treado Jeremy Treado Diego Trimarco Maria Trimarco
Frank Birner Frank & Judith Enda Anthony Incrocci Pat Incrocci Terry Lanigan
Karl Gandt Pat Mancione
Carol Devito Frank Krawczyk
Trisha Casey Ryan Rump
SATURDAY 7:00 pm
Misa en español
Cindy Torres Karla Ortega Christian Ruiz
Veronica Ortega Jesus Ortega Galilia Rivera Floriberto Garcia Javier Aguilera
Adriana Segura Ana Segura
Rosario Serna Arturo Mora Diego Morales Roberto Segura
Rosa Flores Deli Rivera
SUNDAY 8:00 AM
Luke Bajda Matthew Bajda Sarah Poirier Jared Schneider
Mary Lee Burns Bill & Diana Conlin Carol Gawenda Phil Kohler Leanne Newman
Lauren Kunzer Sharon Rakowski
Tom & Christine Blaszak Jean & Dick Nelson
Ray Seranko Ryan Rump
SUNDAY 9:30 AM
Joe Draus Nick Guthrie Lukas Wiedman Rachel Wiedman
Jeff Gosmire Bob & Heidi Grant Velma McClelland David Simek Andy Stoltman
Jeff Molenda Margaret Reaves
Donna Stoltman Joanne Sullivan
Diane Pisowicz Ryan Rump
SUNDAY 11:00 AM
Emily Crotty Spencer Trefilek Tim Wagner
John Brechin Charles & Kathy Grafton Kathy Hogan Rick Pitello
Deanna Norman Dick Galvin
Jane Delaney Dee Norman
Mike Wiedman Ryan Rump
THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Monday-August 22 Catechist Meeting 6:30 p.m. Wagner Room Tuesday-August 23 Men's Cursillo 6:00 a.m. O’Neill Room Boy Scouts 7:00 p.m. Social Center Wednesday-August 24 All School Mass 8:30 a.m. Church Prayer Group 7:30 p.m. O’Neill Room Rosary/Prayer/Benediction 8:00 p.m. Prayer Chapel Thursday-August 25 School Board 7:00 p.m. School Library
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ST. VINCENT DE PAUL NEWS SOMETHING NEW IS GOING ON AT
THE ST. VINCENT DE PAUL THRIFT STORE!
SPREAD THE WORD!! Addison, Aurora & West Chicago Stores 10-Day Special ALL CLOTHING $1.49
Sale Dates: 8/13 - 8/22/11 4-Day Special ALL CLOTHING $.89
Sept. 2, 3, 4, 5, 2011 (except ivory tags)
50% off WINTER COATS Offer valid through 10/1/11
(Does not include furs/leathers) Any One Furniture Item 50% off
New Mattresses not included Expires 10/31/11
Addison Store: 90 W. Lake Street, 630-628-9008
MINISTERIO HISPANO
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Misa en Español Sábado 7:00 pm Sacerdote Jesús M. Reyes Coordinador Educación Religiosa Abraham Rodríguez Secretaria Laura Mora Matrimonios, Bautizos e Intenciones de misa Hable a la Rectoría para mas información Horario de Oficina Miércoles y Jueves 1:30 a 4:00 p.m. Teléfono 630-627-4526 X205 Email [email protected]
CATECISMO Les recordamos que el próximo Sábado 27 de Agosto a las 5:30 pm en la escuela de la Iglesia Será la reunion de Padres de Familia, para el catecismo 2011-2012 Les recordamos que esta reuniones obligatoria. Primer dia de Clases de Catecismo Será el próximo Sábado 3 de Septiembre a las 5:30 PM en la escuela de la Iglesia
¿INTERESA JESÚS? Por Javier Leoz Seguramente que, allá donde pasamos muchas horas cada día, la cuestión de la fe (ser cristiano y todo aquello que ello entraña) no capitaliza –ni mucho menos- el centro de atención de la conversación. Tal vez, y puede ser un fallo grande o exponente de una debilidad: sabemos hablar de todo pero nos cuesta hablar de Dios. Expresar nuestras convicciones religiosas. Manifestar nuestras creencias. Defender, si la situación lo requiere, la concepción que tenemos de la vida, de la familia y de la sociedad desde el Evangelio. ¿Quién dice la gente que soy yo? Hay que quitar esa gran máscara del cristianismo vergonzante o de falsos respetos que, algunos de nosotros, podemos tener. La fe no la podemos reducir y enclaustrar exclusivamente a una vivencia interna. Con el Señor, en estos domingos precedentes, hemos comido el pan multiplicado, nos ha sacado del fango de las aguas turbulentas, nos ha sanado en numerosas ocasiones como lo hizo con la hija de la mujer cananea. Viene el Señor, una vez más, y nos pregunta que qué pensamos de todo esto. De nuestra fe y de nuestra esperanza, de nuestro seguimiento y de nuestra entrega, de su persona y de sus palabras. Aquí, hoy, podríamos poner encima de la mesa del altar las cartas de la verdad o de la falsedad de nuestras creencias.
En un mundo mediatizado por la imagen, el Señor, no nos pregunta sobre El por sentirse inseguro o por guardar la imagen. Lo hace porque tal vez, nosotros, no estemos seguros de a quién seguimos, quien es y por qué le seguimos. -En nuestras conversaciones ¿cuántas veces hablamos de Dios? -Con los amigos ¿cuándo planteamos seriamente nuestra vida cristiana o el hecho de ser católicos y cristianos? Porque, en definitiva, de lo que abunda en el corazón se expresa en los labios. En este año 2011, con el viaje del Papa a España como telón de fondo, nuevamente Jesús espera una respuesta: ¿Qué decimos sobre El? ¿Le conocemos profundamente o sólo superficialmente? ¿Escuchamos su Palabra o simplemente asistimos a su lectura? ¿Estamos en comunión con El, o somos unos amigos interesados que sólo lo saben vivir y sentir en ciertas celebraciones solemnes? ¿Es Cristo la razón, la raíz de nuestra vida? Uno de los aspectos más negativos de nuestro tiempo es el relativismo. También, respecto a la persona de Jesús, ha hecho estragos este virus. No es difícil encontrar personas que digan que Jesús es un personaje formidable, fuera de serie, histórico pero… olvidan (tal vez no lo han sentido nunca) que… --Jesús, como Hijo de Dios, es sobre todo Salvador. --Jesús no ha venido al mundo para ser coreado en pancartas y luego ser olvidado en el estilo de vida de los que nos decimos Creyentes. --Jesús no ha nacido para que nos remitamos a las actas de la historia y comprobemos que, en verdad, existió. --Jesús no ha irrumpido repentinamente para que lo ensalcemos como un defensor de las causas perdidas. --Jesús, sobre todo, ha venido para que veamos en El, la mejor fotografía y el mejor rostro que Dios tiene: el amor. Hoy, como Pedro entonces, nuestra iglesia (con contradicciones, deficiencias, limitaciones, dificultades, temperamento, carácter, etc.) sigue respondiendo: Tú, Señor, eres el Hijo de Dios.
REPORTING SEXUAL ABUSE: Anyone who has reasonable cause to suspect the sexual abuse of a minor by a member of the clergy or other Church personnel is urged to report the matter immediately. To inform the Diocese of Joliet, call Mrs. Judith Speckman (Victim Assistance Coordinator) at 815-263-6467 or write the Diocese of Joliet, 425 Summit Street, Joliet 60435. Contact DCFS at 1-800-252-2873 or call the office of the local County States Attorney.
MASSES Saturday: 5:00 PM Anticipation of Sunday Misa en Español: Sábado 7 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, and 11:00 AM Mass interpreted in sign language:5 PM Saturday Holy Days: see previous Sunday Bulletin Weekdays: 8:30 AM Monday through Friday 8:30 AM First Saturday of each month
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday: 4:00 to 4:30 PM (check bulletin) or by appointment.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM The Sacrament of Baptism is usually celebrated on the second and third Sundays at 12:30 PM or at a Mass by request from the family. No Baptisms are celebrated during Lent. Parent preparation is required. The parent meeting for Baptism is normally on the first Monday of the month at 7:00 PM. Please call the Parish Office for more information (630-627-4526).
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Please call the Parish Office at least 6 months before your desired wedding date, to check availability.
FUNERALS Arrangements should be made at the Parish Office before publication in the newspaper.
SICK CALLS Homebound because of sickness or age, please call the Parish Office (630-627-4526) to arrange a visit with a Minister of Care.
Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick available after Mass upon request. Please ask or call Fr. Tom. Because of HIPAA Privacy regulations, hospitals can no longer contact the parish without family consent. When you are in the hospital and want someone from St. Pius X to visit you or would like your name added to the Prayers of the Faithful, your family should notify the Parish Office.
PARISH OFFICE SUMMER HOURS Monday through Thursday: 8:30 AM—12:30 PM; 1:00 PM—3:00 PM Friday: 8:30 AM—12:00 PM
INFORMATION ABOUT THE CATHOLIC FAITH For questions and instruction in the faith or to become a part of the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults), call the Parish Office.
NEW PARISHIONERS Welcome! You are invited to come to or call the Parish Office as soon as possible to register.
MINISTRIES AND ORGANIZATIONS If you are interested in one of our many ministries or wish to volunteer time or talent, please contact the Parish Office.
PRAYER INTENTIONS If you have a prayer intention that you would like the staff to pray for, write it in the Book of Prayer or place it in the prayer slip basket in the narthex.
BULLETIN ARTICLES Due ten days prior to bulletin date. Attach Word file and email to [email protected]
IMPORTANT HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS ORGAN DONORS For information, call Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network at 630-758-2600. www.giftofhope.org
R.E.T.U.R.N. Ministry (Post Abortion Reconciliation) 815-838-7171
Pregnant? Confused? Need Help? Please call Woman’s Choice Services at 630-261-9221
Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life: www.vocations.com or call 815-834-4004 Support Serra Vocations at the monthly Vocation Mass and dinner at St. Petronille Parish in Glen Ellyn. Please call 630-932-8098 for information.
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