Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 8th, 2015 Pastor: Fr. Gene Dyer Weekend Associate: Fr. Luke Kleczka, SDS Pastor Emeritus: Fr. Gerald Rogala Deacons: John X. Rottman, Robert Cnota, Steven Wagner and Michael McManus Business Manager-Mr. Joe Wojtowicz School Principal: Mr. Dan Gargano Music Director: Mr. Aaron Dixon Religious Education Coordinator: Mr. Ron Mazzoni Mass Schedule: Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m. (Mass in Polish) Monday through Saturday: 8:30 a.m. Holy Days: Please see the bulletin Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy: Tue. - Sat. following 8:30a.m. Mass Adoration: Wednesday 1:00 to 3:00p.m. followed with Benediction Confessions: Saturday 4:00 to 4:45 p.m. Spowiedþ: po polsku –Niedziela 11:00-11:25a.m. Office Hours and Addresses: Church: 6725 W. Devon Ave. Chicago, IL 60631 Parish Office: 6333 N. Newcastle Ave. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:30am - 7:30pm (773) 792-3077, FAX: (773) 792-3820 e-mail: [email protected]School: 6323 N. Newcastle Ave., (773) 763-3380 Visit us on the web at: www.saintthecla.org The Order of Mass is on page 2. The month of February is dedicated to the Devotion to the Holy Family A litany can be found on page 4.
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Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 8th, 2015
Pastor: Fr. Gene Dyer Weekend Associate: Fr. Luke Kleczka, SDS Pastor Emeritus: Fr. Gerald Rogala
Deacons: John X. Rottman, Robert Cnota, Steven Wagner and Michael McManus
Business Manager-Mr. Joe Wojtowicz School Principal: Mr. Dan Gargano Music Director: Mr. Aaron Dixon Religious Education Coordinator: Mr. Ron Mazzoni Mass Schedule:
Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m.,
11:30 a.m. (Mass in Polish)
Monday through Saturday: 8:30 a.m.
Holy Days: Please see the bulletin
Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy: Tue. - Sat. following 8:30a.m. Mass Adoration: Wednesday 1:00 to 3:00p.m. followed with Benediction Confessions: Saturday 4:00 to 4:45 p.m. Spowiedþ: po polsku –Niedziela 11:00-11:25a.m. Office Hours and Addresses: Church: 6725 W. Devon Ave. Chicago, IL 60631 Parish Office: 6333 N. Newcastle Ave. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:30am - 7:30pm (773) 792-3077, FAX: (773) 792-3820 e-mail: [email protected] School: 6323 N. Newcastle Ave., (773) 763-3380 Visit us on the web at: www.saintthecla.org
The Order of Mass is on page 2.
The month of February is dedicated to the Devotion to the
Holy Family A litany can be found on page 4.
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The Order of Mass
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
A Prayer Before Mass
Loving Father, as on my earthly pilgrimage I come to receive Your beloved Son under the veil of a sacrament, may I one day see Him face to face in glory, who lives and reigns with You for ever and ever.
Amen.
The Introductory Rites
Processional Hymn: 199 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty Lobe den Herren
Sign of the Cross and Greeting
Penitential Act
Gloria
Collect At the conclusion, all reply: Amen.
THE LITURGY OF THE WORD
The readings can be found on page 68 of the Breaking Bread Hymnal.
Responsorial Psalm: Ps. 47 “Praise the Lord, who heals the brokenhearted.” Gospel Acclamation (Stand) Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Chant Verse, R/.
Homily
Profession of Faith
Universal Prayer At the conclusion, all recite the “Hail Mary.”
THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST Preparation of the Gifts
The Offertory Chant (Psalm 16: 5-7) (Sing as a responsorial)
R/: “I have kept my steps in |your paths, my feet have |not faltered. I have called upon |you, Lord; please, |hear my prayer.” Chant Verse, R/.
Stand V. Pray brothers and sisters… R/. May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory of his name, and for our good and the good of his holy Church.
Prayer over the Gifts At the conclusion, all reply: Amen.
The Preface
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, Hosanna in the highest.
The English translation and chants of The Roman Missal 2010, International Commission on English In the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
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The Eucharistic Prayer (kneel)
At the Consecration the Holy Sacrifice of Christ on the Cross is made present again.
Memorial Acclamation V. The mystery of faith. R/. We proclaim your death, O Lord, and profess your resurrection, until you come again.
The English translation and chants of The Roman Missal 2010, International Commission on English In the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. The Doxology At the conclusion, all reply: Amen.
The Communion Rite The Lord’s Prayer
The Sign of Peace At the fraction, the Agnus Dei begins.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, grant us peace. The English translation and chants of The Roman Missal 2010, International Commission on English In the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
Holy Communion V. Behold the Lamb of God R/. Lord, I am not worthy, that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word, and my soul shall be healed. Communion Antiphon (Matthew 5: 3, 5) R/. “Blessed are the poor |in spirit; the kingdom of heaven |is theirs. Blessed are |the meek; for they shall in|herit the earth.” Chant Verse, R/. Communion Hymn 649 Abide with Me Eventide
Silent Prayer
Prayer after Communion At the conclusion, all reply: Amen.
The Concluding Rite
Hail Holy Queen and Prayer to St. Michael (on next page 4)
The Blessing and Dismissal
Retiring Procession: 432 Amazing Grace
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Prayers
A Prayer After Receiving Holy Communion
Anima Christi Soul of Christ, be my sanctification;
Body of Christ, be my salvation; Blood of Christ, fill all my veins;
Water of Christ's side, wash out my stains; Passion of Christ, my comfort be;
O good Jesus, listen to me; In Thy wounds I fain would hide; Ne'er to be parted from Thy side;
Guard me, should the foe assail me; Call me when my life shall fail me;
Bid me come to Thee above, With Thy saints to sing Thy love,
World without end. Amen. A Spiritual Communion Prayer for those unable to
receive the Eucharist My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I de-sire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiri-tually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
Hail, Holy Queen Hail, holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweet-ness and our hope! To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears! Turn, then, O most gracious Advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.
V: Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. R/: That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our defense against the wicked-ness and snares of the Devil. May God re-buke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
LITANY TO THE HOLY FAMILY
We invite you to pray this Litany at home.
Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. God, the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us. God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us. God, the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us. Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.
(respond “Pray for us” after each …)
Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, … Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, most worthy of our veneration, … Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, “the Holy Family” from all time, … Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, divine child, pure spouse, and chaste spouse, … Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, restorers of fallen families, … Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, image of the Blessed Trinity here on earth, …
Holy Family, tested by the greatest of difficulties, … Holy Family, with suffering on the journey to Bethlehem, … Holy Family, without a welcome in Bethlehem, … Holy Family, visited by the poor shepherds, … Holy Family, obliged to live in a stable, … Holy Family, praised by the angels, … Holy Family, venerated by the wise men from the East, … Holy Family, greeted by the pious Simeon in the temple, … Holy Family, persecuted and exiled to a foreign country, … Holy Family, hidden and unknown in Nazareth, … Holy Family, faithful in the observance of divine laws, … Holy Family, perfect model of the Christian family, … Holy Family, center of peace and concord, … Holy Family, who Joseph is a model of paternal care, … Holy Family, who Mary is a model of maternal diligence, … Holy Family, who Jesus is a model of filial obedience, … Holy Family, poor in material goods, but rich in God’s bless-ings, … Holy Family, our support in life and our hope in death, … Holy Family, protector of our parish, … Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, ... Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord. Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, hear us, O Lord. Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Christ, hear us, Christ, graciously hear us.
Let us pray. O God of infinite goodness and kindness, who has deigned to call us to this Family, give us the grace to venerate Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, so that, imitating them in this life, we may enjoy with them the life to come. We ask this through Christ Our Lord. Amen.
Parish Calendar for this week
Monday Feb.9th- Sport Practices-3-9:15pm Sports sign-up-6-8pm-RH Girls Scouts-6-7:30-SJW Tuesday Feb.10th- Pastors mtg.-12-1:30-parish dining room Sport Practices-3-9:15pm-gym Sports sign-up-6-8pm-RH Boy Scouts-6:15-8pm-QoP Gen. Anders Confirmation Catechism7-8pm-church Wednesday Feb.11th - Adoration 1 to 3pm followed with Benediction Senior Network Mtg-9-12pm-QoP Sport Practices-3-9pm-school kitchen, gym Music set-up-6-7pm-church Adult Choir-7-9pm-church Thursday Feb.12th- Al-Anon Mtg-9:30-11am-SJW Sport Practices-3-9pm-gym,school kitchen Boy Scouts-7-7:30pm-RH Welcome Mass for Archbishop Cupich at St. John Bre-
buef Church 7pm Friday Feb.13th- Sport Practices-5-10pm-gym Valentine's Dance (school)-6-10pm-RH,school kitchen Bible Study (Polish)-630-9pm-QoP Saturday Feb.14th- Gen.Anders Polish School-6-12:30pm-QoP, SJW, RH Gen.Anders Dance-12:30-3pm-RH Sunday Feb.15th- Children’s Choir practice 4-5pm in church Sport Practices-7:30-9pm-gym
Weekly Parish Information
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Gn 1:1-19; Ps 104:1-2a, 5-6, 10, 12, 24, 35c; Mk 6:53-56 Tuesday: Gn 1:20 — 2:4a; Ps 8:4-9; Mk 7:1-13 Wednesday: Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17; Ps 104:1-2a, 27-28,
Wed. Feb. 11th, 8:30am SI: Antoni Gumkowski Thur. Feb. 12th, 8:30am +George R. Hill Fri. Feb. 13th, 8:30am SI: Rev. John S. Szmyd Sat. Feb. 14th, 8:30am +Jeanne A. Corcoran 5:00pm +Joseph Krozel Sun. Feb. 15th, 8:00am +Jack Borner
10:00am +Chris Strobel +Bernice Borucki +John Sadler +Genevieve Erazmus +Alice Taylor +Edward Serafin +Edward Hanley 11:30 a.m. Mass in Polish +Stefan Tajanko +Mikolaj Tajanko
Weekly Contributions:
February 1st , 2015 Total Collection…....…...................................$ 6,727.00 Maintenance Fund……………………….......$ 11.00 School Fund……………………………..…...$ 5.00 Children’s Envelopes...……………………....$ 4.22 Parking Lot Fund…………………………….$ 168.00 Sharing Parish………….…………………….$ 168.00 Parish Pay Electronic Giving January 15th report…………………………..$8,751.63
A note from the Finance Council Have you missed a weekly donation that you can catch up on? Thank you for giving this your consideration.
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Ever wonder who the Knights of Columbus are? Ever consider becoming a member? To find out who these men are and for more information about joining contact Tony Mangiaracina, Field Agent at (773) 202-0234.
Keep in mind. . .
We keep those who are serving in the military in our prayers. Please print the name of your loved one and drop it in the collection basket or return it to the Parish Office. Their names will remain on the list until you notify us of their return or if their rank changes.
Sick List - We pray for all those in nursing homes, homebound or who require extended care and those who care for them: Help us with the responsibility of keeping the list up to date and accurate. Please call the office when the status of someone’s health changes.
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Prayer List, US Military United States Air Force: SrA Michael J. Archam, A1C Heather Bosh, SrA Nicole Coreil A1C Scott Frisco A1C Shane Garrison, SSgt. Adam Krey, Lt. Andrew May, 2ndLt. Peter A. Schroeder, SSgt. James E. Stay SSgt. Sentara Stay SSgt. Matt Tredwell AIG. Keith Daniel Garrison
United States Army: MAJ. Terence W. Bacon, SGT. Sean Doherty, SGT. Rachel Hall, CPT. Gina Marie Healy, SGT. Robert Lach, CPT. Jared Lampe, WO. Steven Larmay, SPC. Thomas J. Lyons III, PFC. Raymond Rau, SPC Thomas Rohl, 1LT. Michael Spiwak SPC. Neil A. Dunn Jr. United States Marines: 2ndLt. Philip E. Blais, 2ndLt. Kevin Bowler, PFC Michael T. Brennan,
Pvt. James Dinela, LCpl. Kyle Elmer, SSgt. Benjamin Juhasz, LCpl. Nathaniel J. Juncer, Maj. Michael C. Mroszczak, Cpl. Brian Pasterczyk, Capt. Craig V. Platt, LCpl. Jose Rivera, MSgt. Richard L. Sroka, SSgt. James E. Stonehouse United States Navy: SN E-3 Joseph J. Daly CAPT. Steven Stancy
Joseph Augustin Barbra Ammemdola Maria Baratti Frank Bednarczyk Frank Bednarz Gino Belcaster John Belcaster Christina Bennett Rosemary Besyk David Bergthal Stella Bieniek Frank Bieniek Franciszek Bosak Marian Brown Laurence Brueck Daniel Burke Krzysztof Bylica Herlinda Castellanos Irena Chmielowski Susan Christ Therese Ciborowski Eileen Cobb Kevin Connolly Jodi Chmiel Susan Carroll
Eileen Conway Mike Curtin John Dooley Sophie Dembek Jackie Dubiel Burke Daniel Donald Edsey Kenneth Ellinger Kristen Formanski Nicolette Garrigan Frank Gibbons Joan Giuntoli Loretta Golubski Ann Gosciniak Ireta Gross Patrick Hall Gerald Halvey Dorothy Hennessey Frank Herbig Gerald Halvey Teresa Jozefczak Tommy Kernan Wladyslawa Kielar Beverly Kisiel Rita Koch Mary Kozlowski
Stephanie Krupa Sophie Lally Anita Lapiszko Mary Lavalle Elizabeth Link Joan Lonasney Arlene Lewandowski Elizabeth Link Dorothy Lyjak Wanda Marshall Martin McCaffrey Eileen McGovern Edward McManis Imleda Mizones Lillian Morris Gerrick Mueller Katharina Mueller James Mullins Kim Murphy Julie Muza George Marcin Walter Malinowski Catherine Neumann Kathleen Numec Therese Neiman Danuta Okrzesik
John Orloff Patricia O’Toole Bob Paige Kevin Peterson Giselle Piekarski Estella Plaza Caroline Plodzien Thomas Podgorny Roman Poniatowski Raymond Prybil Joe Pulizzano Virginia Romarynowski Stanley Sadej Anthony Sansone Mary Sarlo Peter Schroeder Eugenia Siemianowski Janina Sikora Laura Smith John Tentele Dorothy Taylor Janina Sroka Helena Starzynska Dorothy Struck Helen Surdey Janis Taylor
Patricia Timm Judith Wolff-Stenzel Cecilia Walega Christine Wasowski Mary Widelka Anthony Wiorski Irene Wlezien Edward Wnek Julia Wojtanowski Paul Wyncott Julia Zeler Rose Zemba
Parish Life
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS St Thecla / St Eugene’s 2015 Lenten Mission, March 16-18, 2015
“Serving our Neighbors across the Archdiocese of Chicago” Where: St Thecla Parish
Who: Bishop Joseph N. Perry, Auxiliary Bishop Archdiocese of Chicago What: “How can we better foster the Love of God and the love of neighbor across the Archdiocese of Chicago?” When: March 16 – Monday – 7PM ___________________________________________________ Who: Deacons Dennis Brown and Mark Duffey Vicariate I – Archdiocese of Chicago What: “Just Neighbors” Presentation – Inspiring us to greater service to our neighbors in need. When: March 17 – Tuesday – 7PM ___________________________________________________ Who: Sister Kate O’Leary Our Lady of the Angels Mission What: “How does the Our Lady of the Angels Mission bring the light of Christ to their neighbors in the Humboldt Park Neighborhood?” When: March 18 – Wednesday – 7PM
St. Thecla Music Ministry Dear Parents, I would like to thank you and all the children who participated in the Christmas Eve Children’s Choir. The students did a great job! We are pleased to announce the upcoming schedule for the Children’s choir. This choir will now be comprised of students in Grades 1-8.
Upcoming Mass Dates Palm Sunday, March 29th, 2015---9 AM Call May Crowning, May 3rd, 2015---9 AM Call
Rehearsal Schedule Sunday, February 8th, 2015, 4 PM
Sunday, February 22nd, 2015, 4 PM Sunday, March 3rd, 2015, 4 PM
Sunday, March 22nd, 2015, 4 PM Sunday, April 12th, 2015, 4 PM Sunday, April 26th, 2015, 4 PM
We also encourage students (including high school and college) who play an instrument or have a vocal talent to consider present-ing a musical selection at any of the 10 AM Masses. Please contact me for more information (see below).
Open Call to Parishioners Please consider being a part of the Adult Choir at St. Thecla. We rehearse every week from 7-830 PM on Thursday evenings. The choir sings twice a month. We would love to have you be a part of this ministry.
Warmest regards and blessings, Mr. Aaron Dixon, Director of Music
Progress report: My thanks to the many who are involved in creating the vision statement and goals for growing our parish and school. Keep offering your prayers as well as your support!
We are hosting our school’s second Open House for prospective families and students on Monday, February 9 from 8:30AM - 10:30AM. If you know of any new families in the community or families who are looking for the right Catholic school, please point them in our direction and invite them to our Prospective Family Open House this Monday.
Adult Religious Education is rescheduled for this Monday night 7-8pm in the church. We will cover chapters 7 and 8 in our workbook “Sacraments, Source and Life of the Church.
Plans are underway for the Parish Block Party June 6th - keep the date for our 90th year celebration!
Parish Bible study begins February 19th: God desires that we come to know him better. Reading and studying his word is es-sential in order to know God. Please join Deacon Steve Wagner for weekly Bible study in the Parish office beginning February 19 at 7 PM.. We plan to meet weekly during Lent and explore both the Old and New Testament readings proclaimed during the Sun-day liturgy. Join us and enrich your Lenten journey and discover more ways God shares his love for us.
Święty Michale Archaniele! Wspomagaj nas w walce, a przeciw niegodziwości i zasadzkom złego ducha bądź naszą obroną. Oby go Bóg pogromić raczył, pokornie o to prosimy, a Ty, Wodzu niebieskich zastępów, szatana i inne złe duchy, które na zgubę dusz ludzkich po tym świecie krążą, mocą Bożą strąć do piekła. Amen.
Nasza Wiara
Polski Dystrykt AA-tel 312-458-0625 www.polskieaachicago.com Leczenie uzaleznien: Zrzeszenie Polsko-Amerykanskie-773-282-8206- Ola-wewnetrzny 346, Piotr –wewnetrzny 347. Schronisko dla bezdomnych-tel 773-282-8206 , wewnetrzny 326 lub 319. Stop przemocy– tel.773-282-8206 wewnetrzny 333 lub 331 (ofiary przemocy) . 357 lub 344– sprawcy przemocy Haymarket Center-leczenie uzaleznien (po polsku) Daniel-312-208-6309, Andrzej-312-217-5208, Grzegorz- 312-208-0341 Anawim-schronisko dla bezdomnych –773-486-8342 www.trojcowo.com lub 1125 N.Cleaver St. Chicago Dzienna Pomoc Bezdomnym-Kosciol Sw.Jacka 773-342-3636 www.bazylikaswietegojacka.com Rainbow Hospice –Centrum Wsparcia w zalobie-847-292-2342 www.rainbowhospice.org/polish
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Witaj, Królowo, Matko milosierdzia, zycie, slody-czy i nadziejo nasza, witaj! Do Ciebie wolamy wyg-nancy, synowie Ewy; do Ciebie wzdychamy jeczac i placzac na tym lez padole. Przeto, Oredowniczko nasza, one milosierne oczy Twoje na nas zwróc, a Je-zusa, blogoslawiony owoc zywota Twojego, po tym wygnaniu nam okaz. O laskawa, o litosciwa, o slodka Panno Maryjo! K. Módl się za nami święta Boża Rodzicielko. W. Abyśmy się stali godnymi obietnic Chrystusowych
“Entrusted with Responsibility” Please spend some time this week reflecting on the Annual Catholic Appeal brochure which are available in the pews. Please re-member that the Annual Catholic Appeal is much different than a one-time special collection. It is a pledge campaign where you can make a gift payable in installments. As you review the work enabled by your contribution to the Annual Catholic Appeal, please reflect on God’s gifts to you. He has given you all that you have. With these gifts, you are entrusted with responsibility. Your gifts to our parish, to the Archdiocese and to the work of the Church throughout the world should be given in gratitude for the continuing gifts that God gives you. Each pledge makes a difference because all parishes participate in the campaign and the gifts of many enable our Archdiocese to deliver needed ministries and services. Our combined gifts not only signify our gratitude to God, they fund a significant portion of the work of our Archdiocese. After our parish goal of $35,827.08 is reached in cash, 100% of any additional funds come back to our parish to help to fund our needs. While this goal will is assigned to us this year, rest assured that there is no responsibility to fulfill this goal during the first year (active phase) of the To Teach Who Christ Is Campaign which St. Thecla will participate in this coming July 2015.
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time; World Marriage Day Tuesday: St. Scholastica Wednesday: Our Lady of Lourdes; World Day of the Sick Thursday: Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday Saturday: St. Cyril and St. Methodius; Valentine’s Day
All parishioners and families of Vicariate II are in-vited to participate Thursday, February 12th at a 7:00pm Mass to welcome Archbishop Cupich to our Vicariate. The Mass takes place at St. John Brebeuf Church, 8307 N. Har-lem Ave., Niles IL. A reception and an opportunity to have your photo (or family photo) taken with Archbishop Cupich will follow after Mass.
Tickets are available at the St. Thecla Parish office. There will be a reserved section in the church for those with tickets. It is our hope to fill the church thus the purpose of the tickets is not to restrict attendance but rather to have people commit to attending the Mass. If you don’t have a ticket you will still be able to attend the Mass!
We encourage all families to attend the celebration. It can be an especially memorable experience for our young people to be involved in this historical time in our Church.
We look forward to being with all of you on Feb.12th as we welcome our Ninth Archbishop to meet the faithful in Vicari-ate II.
Most Rev. Francis Kane Rev. Ronald Kalas Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago Dean Episcopal Vicar of Vicariate II Vicariate II Deanery E
General information
To register as a parishioner; call the Parish Office for more information at 773-792-3077.
How to Become a Catholic: Adults or teenagers interested in receiving the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, or Eucharist) or those who are interested in the Catholic Faith should call the Parish Office for more information about the R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults).
Homebound/Communion Visitations: St. Thecla Church has several ministers of care who can regu-larly take communion to those in need. Please call the Parish Office to arrange for communion for yourself or a homebound loved one.
Baptisms:
Please contact the Parish Office to arrange a Baptism.
Baptismal Prep Class: Will be confirmed at time of Registration of the Baptism.
THANK YOU, BULLETIN ADVERTISERS
This bulletin is subsidized completely by those companies whose advertisements appear on the last two pages. If you have the opportunity, you may thank them in the name of our parish by using their products or services. Should you desire to participate as a sponsor of our bulletin, you may contact J.S. Paluch Company at 1-800-566-6170.
Bulletin Deadline: All articles must be e-mailed or dropped off at the Parish Office by 10:00 a.m. on Fridays (8 days prior to publication date). Holidays subject to longer lead times. Please e-mail articles to [email protected]. Note - articles subject to editing. For more information call the office at (773) 792-3077. website: www.saintthecla.org
Marriages: The Pastoral Guidelines for Marriage Preparation for the Archdiocese of Chicago ask that a minimum of 4 months be set aside for personal preparation for marriage. Couples should refrain from setting a firm date or making any other arrangements until after they have met with a parish priest or deacon to discuss marriage plans. Please note that Weddings do not take place during Lent.
St. Thecla School
St. Thecla Alumni News: Siobhan Collins (Class of 2013) is currently a sophomore at St. Ignatius High School and we con-gratlate her on earning First Honors with distinction – 3.83 for the first semester.
Saint Thecla’s Catholic Schools Week
Recently, Saint Thecla School celebrated Catholic Schools Week. All of the corresponding activities were a tremendous success. The week began with Mass, and our annual open house. Students across every grade level displayed their projects, presentations, writing, and artwork around the school. Parents visited the incredible exhibits such as, the science fair and the history museum. The fun continued with a “teacher swap”. With a wide variety of age groups in one building, there are many students that the teachers do not get the opportunity to interact with regularly. The teacher swap allowed just that. Teachers from primary grades were able to switch with middle school teachers. It was exciting to move teachers around for a short time to experience a new grade level of students. Each class had the opportunity to get to know another teacher in the building, or a chance to reminisce with one that taught them in the years past.
Later, we practiced our team-building skills. We gathered all of the students into the gym to play “Moon-ball”. Moon-ball is a game that requires a team to work together to prevent a ball from ever hitting the ground. This was a fun competition between each grade level! Next, the student body gathered to cheer on their peers in the annual school spelling bee. Four students from each grade level were represented at the start of the bee. It was evident that many students worked hard to prepare. After spelling numerous rigorous words, Alexandra Trekas (8th grade), was the first place winner. Abbie Alonzo (8th grade) took second place, and Ryan Ferguson (6th grade), was our third place winner. We are very proud of all the participants. The week concluded with a presentation put on by a martial arts instructor.
The students observed many incredible self-defense techniques. Students were given the opportunity to break a wooden board! This was a fun and exciting week for Saint Thecla students. We have a fantastic school community, and had a great week of cele-brating student achievement.
The pictures below are from the ancient Chinese museum the 6th grade class designed and created! Great work!
