FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER AP MAY 19, 2019 ST. CLETUS CHURCH 600 W. 55TH ST. LA GRANGE, IL “Behold, God’s dwelling is with the human race.” — Revelation 21:3 2 Mass Intentions and Important Notes 3 Pastor’s Note 4 Parish School 5 Religious Education 6 Social Concerns 8 Youth Ministry 10 Sunday Notes 11 Other Ministries 12 Community Bulletin Board 13 Stewardship Report Week at a Glance 14 Parish Information WELCOME So glad you could join us!
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FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
APMAY 19, 2019 ST. CLETUS CHURCH 600 W. 55TH ST. LA GRANGE, IL
“Behold, God’s dwelling is with the human race.” — Revelation 21:3
2 Mass Intentions and Important Notes
3 Pastor’s Note
4 Parish School
5 Religious Education
6 Social Concerns
8 Youth Ministry
10 Sunday Notes
11 Other Ministries
12 Community Bulletin Board
13 Stewardship Report Week at a Glance
14 Parish Information
WELCOME So glad you could join us!
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Mass Intentions for the Week of May 20-26, 2019
SECOND COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND
This weekend there will be a second collection to support the Living our Faith, Building our Future Capital Campaign. Thank you for your continued generous support.
PARISH OFFICE SUMMER HOURS
St. Cletus Parish Summer Office Hours for June, July and August will be as follows:
Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Friday 9:00am - 12:00pm
Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday 8:00am - 12:30pm
Marriage Banns
Will Lawler & Jenna Heard
Day Time Intentions
Monday 8:00 a.m. Patricia Madaio
Tuesday 8:00 a.m. Frank Wojcik, Regina Kondor, Special Intention - Theresa Mataitis
Wednesday 8:00 a.m. Virginia Rachford
Thursday 8:00 a.m. Thomas Harty
Friday 8:00 a.m. Charles Buckmeier
Saturday 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
St. Cletus Priests, Past and Present Delphine Marciszewski, Benjamin Patrick Hyink, Ken Kakareka, Jim Deslauriers, Stella & Felix Gembala, Joseph Naoniello, Thomas Kosik, Shirley Sharkey
Marilyn Matesevac, George Duda, John & Frances Kennedy, Patrick Mahoney Dorothy Conley-Goyette, Stacy Baker, Sharon Smilanich Sharon Calkins Joseph P. Kurcz, Roland Schmidt St. Cletus Parishioners
Presider (subject to change)
Fr. Baker
Fr. Baker
Fr. Clark
Fr. Baker
Fr. Clark
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PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED AND THEIR FAMILIES…
Helene Novalich
May she rest in peace. Amen.
PLEASE REMEMBER OUR SICK IN YOUR PRAYERS:
We always welcome names for the sick. Please note that requests must only be made by the individual or an immediate family member. Names will remain in this prayer list for 3 months.
May - Roxy Brown, Frank Colonna, Robert Gavin, Don King, Rosario Martinez, Margaret Pirman, Leo & Gloria Rivera, Ann Scheer, Laura Terrazino
April - Ted Buczek, Johnson Dy, Gene Gajos, Nancy Gibson, Norman Kwak, Kathryn McCord, Jackie Schickel, Nicole Will-Montemagni
March - Joan Clark, John Duda, Alice Dunkovich, Ola Maveety, Rachael Schopp, Ronald Kruczek, Daniella DeRivera, Dr. Max Scheyerer, Eleanor Artemenko, Gerda E. Dorso, Cherie Franzen, Patricia Rodey, Ron Ramsey, John Sheil, Michael Stoinski, Virginia Gebka, Yesenia Guzman, Jean Weekley
Also pray for our parishioners who are in nursing homes or are homebound unable to attend Mass.
Living Our Faith, Building Our Future The Final Phase
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FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
In Luton, England, there is a network called Grassroots. It is a Christian group, supported by local churches and by national church organizations. Luton is a post-industrial town just under an hour north of London. It is an extremely mixed community, and there has been a particular focus on the different faith groups represented there.
Living in such a mixed community, with Muslims, Sikhs, Hindus and many others, Christians face a choice – to be a closed community or to be open to dialogue and to discussion, to get to know people of other faiths and to begin to understand each other. Grassroots has chosen the latter course, and actively supports youth groups, women’s groups and so on who chose to cooperate and join together with groups from other faiths. For example, a youth group from the local Methodist church has been paintballing and cycling with a Muslim youth group. With Grassroots’ support, the groups that have chosen to do things together have found that in meeting each other openly they see that they have many things in common. They share interests, and they share values.
We hear so much news, in today’s world about conflict and division, often between people of different faiths or cultures. Yet we all share a common humanity; and what Grassroots has found is that Christians who feel confident in their faith can engage fully and without fear with people of other faiths, and that those of other faiths can be equally welcoming.
In today’s Gospel, Jesus prepares his disciples for a different way of life, one where he is no longer physically present with them. He reminds them of his love for them, and teaches that they need to respond to that love and to express it, so that others may know that they are disciples of Jesus. He is trying to help them to work out what it means to be a disciple.
As we hear throughout the Acts of the Apostles, the early disciples constantly had to face misunderstanding and even hostility. They faced crises – and they had to make major decisions about their identity as the Church. How open should they be? Should they close in on themselves so as to preserve what they believed in, and keep it safe? Or should they spread the Good News freely, and accept those who would not traditionally have been accepted as part of their community? How should they interact with other communities?
Jesus told them that they were to learn from him. What sort of love had Jesus shown in his life and ministry?
Jesus’ love was not exclusive. It was not focused only on those who seemed to be “good”. In fact, his love reached out even more to those who were excluded, to those who were treated as “unclean” because they had not kept to the rules. St. Paul, too, knew that God’s love could not be contained and restricted. God reaches out to everyone. God’s love is wide enough and deep enough to include everyone, whoever they may be.
Like the first disciples, we too are followers of Christ, and Christ calls us, as he called them, to be witnesses of his love for all. What does this mean for the Christian community today?
We are called to decide, like St. Paul and St. Peter early on in the Church’s life, what sort of community we should be: should we be restricted and closed, in order to protect ourselves and our faith; or should we be open, compassionate and welcoming? The early Church chose to reach out to others. It faced difficulties, challenges and threats. It faced violence and hostility. But even when they met opposition and persecution, the members of those early communities continued to welcome and to reach out to others in love.
Many people today are afraid of those who are different from them – and this fear limits them. But if we are confident in God’s love and choose to follow Christ’s example, we can overcome our fear. Fear hampers true enjoyment of life; it stops us doing things. We cannot flourish in a state of fear – if instead of seeing possibilities we see only threats, instead of hopes and dreams we worry ourselves into nightmares. The early disciples must have been afraid at times too, but their faith was so strong that they faced their challenges with confidence. Through prayer, through reflection and through meaningful conversation with others, we too can face our own challenges with confidence and trust in God.
Easter Peace and Confidence,
Fr. Bob Clark
Notes from Fr. Bob...
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Parish School
ST. CLETUS SCHOOL DATES TO NOTE May 21 .................................. 9am School Prayer Service May 31 .................. Pre-K and Kindergarten Celebrations June 4 ............................................. 8th Grade Graduation
FOR INFORMATION OR TO SCHEDULE A TOUR Tom Chinske, Principal Christy Schaefer, Asst. Principal (708) 352-4820 (708) 352-4820 [email protected][email protected]
3RD GRADE BIOGRAPHIES
Jane Goodall, Paul McCartney, Anne Frank, and Jackie Robinson were a few of the several people included in the 3rd graders' biography presentations. After reading a biography of their chosen famous person, the students prepared written reports which they orally presented to their classmates and parents.
Each month in 3rd grade, our students complete book reports. Biographies are included because like books, every life has a beginning, middle, and an end, and the lessons learned along the way are of great interest to those who are still at the beginning.
KINDERGARTEN FIELD TRIP
Our Kindergarteners attended their end of the year field trip to the La Grange library. The theme of the trip was "Friendship". They enjoyed singing songs together, reading stories about friendship, making friend-shapes, going on a tour of the new library and sharing a smiley treat together!
FIRST COMMUNION AND MAY CROWNING
Congratulations to our school and religious education second graders who celebrated their first communion last weekend. Monday the school second graders joined the eighth graders for our May Crowning Mass. The annual May Crowning Mass at St. Cletus Parish is a wonderful tradition that highlights our 2nd Grade First Communicants and our Eighth Graders who are looking forward to their graduation.
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Religious Education
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR FIRST COMMUNICANTS AND THEIR FAMILIES!
Last weekend, we joyfully welcomed 104 children to the table of the Lord for the first time! Our First Communion celebrations on Saturday and Sunday were blessed events. We are very grateful to our Teachers who have been on this faith journey with the students for the past two years of preparation, and for their parents who model their faith for them each day. We look forward to being with these First Communicants each week as we gather at the table in Mass!
REGISTER FOR NEXT YEAR’S RE CLASSES!
Registration has begun for the 2019-2020 academic year. Registration forms can be found online at stcletusparish.com/re or in the RE Office at the School or in the Parish Center Office.
Classes for grades 1-8 are held on Sunday mornings from 9:15-10:45 a.m. or Monday evening from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Early Childhood classes for Pre-3 to Kindergarten are held on Sunday mornings from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Special Needs classes are held two Sundays a month from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
VBS IS BACK!
Please join us for a fun week this summer at our Vacation Bible School! We are hosting ROAR! the week of June 17-21, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. each day! Registration forms can be found online at stcletusparish.com/re or in the Religious Education Office or Parish Center Office.
VBS LEADERS
Once again St. Cletus Parish is looking for special volunteers who will help us to host a week of Summer Fun! Adult leaders facilitate the sessions and Jr. High and High School age students lead our groups of children during the Vacation Bible School. It is a great opportunity for service experiences as well.
The dates and hours are: June 17-21, from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Please consider joining us. Contact Barb Campbell for more information.
For more information, please contact Barb Campbell, Director of Religious Education
We had a great group from the Senior Class at Nazareth Academy who volunteered in their Circle the City Day of Service by helping at our food pantry distribution. Thank you!
Grants Awarded to the Food Pantry!
This year we applied for, and received, two large grants to help us in our food pantry transition. First, was the Catholic Relief Services-Rice Bowl Grant. We were awarded $1,500 to purchase shelving, as well as an ipad, keyboard, and case for our new intake system.
We were also awarded $10,000 from the Greater Chicago Food Depository (GCFD) Capacity Building Agency Grant Program! These funds were used to purchase two commercial size refrigerators and two freezers, six shelving units, and funds allocated to our GCFD account to purchase refrigerated/frozen items such as milk, meat, eggs, etc.
In addition to the GCFD grant, we were also given two ipads and keyboards from GCFD to transition our clients to the online registration system, Food Bank Manager. This donation is worth $1,500.
We’re so grateful for the generous support of these organizations; as well as the ongoing support of our donors. Thank you for making this work possible! Facebook
Follow us on our new Facebook page! www.facebook.com/StCletusFoodPantry
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OUTREACH
One Love Film and Workshop for High School Teens
When: Thursday, May 23 7:00pm
Where: St. Cletus Parish Center
Description: One Love Escalation Workshop for older teens.
What is it? A film and discussion about how to recognize unhealthy relationship behaviors that may lead to violence.
Why? We believe the more people know about how to recognize and navigate healthy relationships, the less likely abuse will occur in relationships.
Sponsored by the St. Cletus Domestic Violence Outreach Committee and the La Grange Celtics Soccer Club.
For more information about onelove: https://www.joinonelove.org/about/
Monthly Domestic Violence Support Group
If you or someone close to you is experiencing domestic violence this group may be very helpful. The objective of the group is to provide all a chance to talk about domestic violence and share questions, concerns and experiences with others who are facing - or who have faced - similar situations in confidence.
Please contact Kendall Grant ([email protected]) or 708.215.5418 for more information.
Social Concerns Ministry
www.domesticviolenceoutreach.org
ST. CLETUS FOOD PANTRY
THURSDAYS 6-8PM
Most needed at this time:
Pasta Sauce
Diapers (size 4, 5,6)
Canned Fruit
Jelly
Tuna
Canned Fish
Donations can be dropped off before or after Masses or anytime daily between 7:45am-4pm in Food Pantry bins in the Narthex (at the back of church).
If you have questions or would like to volunteer with
the Social Concerns Ministry contact Kendall Grant
In an emergency, dial 911, call the National Domestic Violence 24-Hour Hotline at 800-799-7233 or the local hotline for Pillars, found in the purple box below.
You are not alone.
INTERFAITH CAREER NETWORK
Interfaith Career Network (ICN) offers job support through various programs throughout the month. For further information, please visit our website at www.interfaithcareernetwork.org.
LENTEN OUTREACH
This year we collected $3,037.51 for Catholic Relief Services through the Rice Bowl program.
Thank you all for your generous support in serving those in our local community and around the world!
INTERFAITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS
We need you! Please consider becoming a Volunteer driver. Teachers invited!
Interfaith Community Partners is a non-profit organization that works together with volunteers to provide rides to older adults in the Lyons, Proviso, and Riverside Townships. Over 95 volunteers provide escorted transportation to medical appointments, therapies, and life-enhancing errands such as the grocery store, bank, and church. There is no cost to our clients, we ask for them to donate, if able. We rely solely on private donations, grants, special events, and church support for funding.
Attention Moms with kids!
Are you looking to volunteer in the community over the summer with your children? Interfaith Community Partners has opportunities to deliver flowers to our older
adult clients, take an older adult grocery shopping, or just visit with them for a half hour or so.
Can you spare an hour a week? We will work around your busy life! Contact us at 708-354-9328 for an information packet, visit us on the web at InterfaithCommunityPartners.org, and like us on Facebook.
WORD OF LIFE
“Patients need to be able to trust their doctors to always care for their lives and never deliberately cause death… Patients facing serious illness may feel hopeless and depressed, as though their lives have lost meaning. Addressing psychological, emotional, and spiritual problems is essential to palliative care. Assisted suicide alleviates none of these problems, but gives in to them.”
USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “Killing the Pain, Not the Patient: Palliative Care vs. Assisted Suicide”
www.domesticviolenceoutreach.org
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St. Cletus Youth Ministry
WEEK OF SERVICE Monday, July 15th – Saturday, July 20th
Current 8th Graders through Current High School Seniors
Join us this summer for a Week of Service here in the Chicagoland area!
Each day, we will attend 8:00am mass at St. Cletus, then depart to one of the six ministries we will be learning about and serving that week.
Those ministries include:
REGISTER TODAY:
Current 8th Graders through Current High School Students can register for the 2019 Week of Service on the Youth Ministry Page of the St. Cletus Parish Website.
QUESTIONS:
Contact MaryClaire Zurowski, Youth Ministry Coordinator, with any questions.
Looking to give back this summer? Consider being a chaperone during
our Week of Service!
Volunteer with us for one day, two, or all six!
*Must be VIRTUS trained to be an adult chaperone*
CATHOLIC CHURCH FOOD PANTRY
St. Cletus Food Pantry
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR YOUTH MINISTRY AWARD WINNERS
The following teens were awarded Archdiocesan Awards for Youth Ministry at our 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday, May 19th:
These awards are given to those who live their commitment to their faith and assist through parish ministry programs related to Catechesis, Evangelization, Peer Ministry, Prayer and Worship, and Service and Social Justice. We are very proud of all of their hard work, and are excited to recognize their commitment to faith and ministry at St. Cletus Parish.
Catechesis: Alexa Benitez Grace Berger Josie Berger Chloe Brooks Kaitlyn Cassidy Kate Dickman Isabel Drobny Lily Drobny Mary Claire Garvey Emilio Garza Elias Lopez Estefani Lopez Salvatore Lopez Itzel Serrato Deirdre Sheridan Patrick Sheridan
Sunday: Fifth Sunday of Easter Monday: St. Bernardine of Siena Tuesday: St. Christopher Magallanes and Companions Wednesday: St. Rita of Cascia Saturday: St. Bede the Venerable; St. Gregory VII; St. Mary Magdalene de’ Pazzi
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
Frequent fliers today have many ways to accrue air miles, so one doesn’t always have to endure long hours in cramped seats to earn free hours in cramped seats. In St. Paul’s day, there were no such perks, nor would there have been any legal system for him to protest the shipwrecks he endured. He had other rewards in mind. The churches that he established in the catalogue of cities from today’s first reading must have been very different from one another. Language, culture, customs, religious history, obstacles to community, social challenges, the places where they met, their clothing, their bread and wine, all distinct, particular to the area.
Kind hearts are the garden, Kind thoughts are the root, Kind words are the blossoms, Kind deeds are the fruit. —Anonymous
Sunday Notes
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Other Ministry News
PRAY THE ROSARY WITH MARY SUNDAY
Come pray the Rosary this Sunday, May 19th, at 12:10 in Room 98 of the school building. The Living Rosary will be hosting this moving way to walk with Mary and Jesus through the events of their earthly lives. Stay as long as you choose. Other opportunities to say the
Rosary as a group are at 7:20 in the morning before the 8 am Mass in church or at 12:15 on Sundays in the Children's Room. However you choose to say the Rosary, Mary is always listening. Many, many thanks to everyone who stopped by the Rosary table last weekend. It is so amazing to see how present Mary is in the life of our parish and how she comforts those who are open to her love. If you want to join the Living Rosary, call Mary Lu at 579-3987 for more information.
THANK YOU FROM SOLES4SOULS
Hi Deacon Stuart,
Once again you knocked it out of the park. Sue and I would like to thank you for all your help as the collection total was 1313 pairs of shoes. We would also like to thank Pastor Clark for allowing the drive to happen.
So many were a part of the success. Including those who helped carry the shoes out of the Church, those who promoted the drive and most of all the good people of St. Cletus who showed how much they cared.
1313 pairs of shoes will help many in need and your parish community should be proud of all they did.
With great appreciation, Al and Sue Cimaglia - Soles4Souls
ST. CLETUS COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN
Save the Date: Saturday, June 22nd - Women's Spiritual Retreat at St. Cletus!
SAINT JOHN'S ABBEY TODAY'S REFLECTION
Occasionally some event like the death of a fellow student, or something we've read, will hit students with the need to value the present a bit more. For most, it lasts only a few days. Then it's back to: "When is spring going to come?" "I'm just coasting." "Next summer we're all meeting at Lucy's cabin on the Fourth." "I can't wait till the weekend." "Next fall we'll be living in an apartment." And then there are some who think that living in the present is a kind of thoughtless and hedonistic prescription to get all you can now of pleasure and satisfaction. That is a possible approach.
But living 'now' can and should mean valuing our time, our opportunities, our friends, not putting off living in such a way that we never live. Not taking for granted the people we live with or see all the time. But, it must be admitted, the future keeps breaking in. We do need the stimulation of the future. Balancing the future and the present is everyone's task. All the good times, all the great people, all the wonderful opportunities are not in the future. There is so much now that we should embrace and cherish while it is what it is. Parents learn this when they have little children. Instead of worrying about their futures constantly (I suppose you have to allow some of that) they usually realize they should prize their children's energy and enthusiasm, watching with amazement as they grow right before their eyes. — Don Talafous OSB http://www.saintjohnsabbey.org/
BOOK DISCUSSION
The next book discussion will be at 7 P.M. on June 11th in the Father Gallagher Room in the Parish Center. The book we will discuss is The Charm
School by Nelson DeMille. All are welcome.
Questions – call Denise at 708.712.8294
ENROLL IN ELECTRONIC GIVING
Do you want to transition away from writing checks and contribute electronically? It is SO EASY!
Visit the St. Cletus Parish website at www.stcletusparish.com and click the “DONATE” button. Click Sunday donations. We accept checks (ACH), debit and credit cards. Questions? Call Mary Zwolinski at 708.352.6209.
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THE WELL SPIRITUALITY CENTER
The Well Spirituality Center, 1515 Ogden Avenue, LaGrange Park. To register online and see complete list of our programs visit www.csjthewell.org or call 708-482-5048.
Forest Therapy Walk Saturday, June 1, 9:00 – 10:30 AM Guide: Kim Ruffin, Certified Nature & Forest Therapy Guide - Connect with the great outdoors (human beings’ first home), others, and yourself and experience the woods behind The Well in a unique and new way. Forest Therapy puts people in direct contact with the therapeutic benefits of non-human nature through short distanced, easy-paced, and sensory-focused walks. Cost: $20 – limited to 15 participants, 18 and older; this program will be held entirely outside, rain or shine.
JOYFUL AGAIN!
Retreat for Widowed Men and Women. All are welcome. Beyond grieving there is new life! Feeling “stuck”? Need something to get you “over the hump”? Have you reached a “turning point” after your loss? Come join us for a weekend especially designed for you. See new possibilities. Dates/locations: June 22 & 23 St. Julie’s in Tinley Park, July 20 & 21 Holy Family in Inverness, August 10 & 11 Mary Queen of Heaven Parish in Elmhurst. For info or to register call 708-354-7211 or email joyfulagain7211@ gmail.com. Website: www.joyfulagain.org.
AGING CARE CONNECTIONS
SAVVY CAREGIVER PROGRAM, New Evening Session Added - Savvy Caregiver is an educational program for
family members caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia at home. When/Where: Thursdays, May 23 - June 27, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm at AMITA Health Adventist Medical Center La Grange, Dixon C Classroom, 5101 S. Willow Springs Rd, La Grange Registration: Free, but Class size is limited. Contact Susan Bertuglia at [email protected] or 708-245-8087.
ST. DANIEL THE PROPHET CLASS OF 1969 REUNION
This year marks 50 years since our graduation and we are planning to meet and celebrate on Saturday, June 8th with Mass at 5:00PM and a school tour to follow. Buffet dinner at the European Chalet beginning at 6:30PM. Please contact: [email protected] for more information.
BACK DOOR THEATER
If you are entering the 6th through 10th grade in the fall of 2019 and looking for a creative summer experience in theater and stage production, Back Door Theater is looking for you! The Back Door Theater is a co-operative drama ministry of Grace Lutheran and St Francis Xavier Churches that offers teens and pre-teens a casual opportunity to explore the theater arts. Entering its 19th season this summer, the plays are faith based
but always include modern references and are written in the language of teens. Workshops are held 2 nights a week for 6 weeks. This year’s performance is called Game of Old Testament Thrones and will take place on July 13, 2019. Check out our Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/backdoortheaterlg/) For questions, a registration packet or further information please call Becky Hayes at 708 878-2790 or email at [email protected]
SAINT JOHN OF THE CROSS GARAGE SALE
Saint John of the Cross Parish, 51st and Wolf Road, Western Springs, will hold its 46th annual giant Parish Garage Sale on Saturday, June 15th, 2019 from 9:00am to 3:00pm. A half price bag sale will be held on Monday, June 17th, 2019 from 9 am to 1 pm. All are welcome to shop for great bargains! Items for sale include toys, hardware, furniture, house wares, sporting goods and small appliances. There is free admission at all times.
Donations will be accepted at St. John of the Cross Parish School on Saturday, June 8th from 10am to 2pm; Monday thru Wednesday, June 10-13 from 10am to 8pm; and Friday, June 14 from 10am to 12pm. We do accept larger items and furniture but is by drop-off only. Please see the SJC garage sale website for more details including a list of items that will not be accepted. More info on our website: www.sjcgaragesale.com.
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
Don’t miss out on the upcoming enrichment for married couples and religious on August 9-11, 2019 at the Wyndham Garden Hotel in Elk Grove Village, IL. The enrichment begins with a private weekend experience including 11 presentations about practical tools for growing in loving relationships, and provides ongoing enrichments after the weekend from the Worldwide Marriage Encounter community. For information please go to wwme-chicagoland.org
ATTENTION HOMESCHOOL FAMILIES!
Catholic Schoolhouse, a local homeschool program, is currently registering students for the 2019/2020 academic year. More than a co-op, Catholic Schoolhouse is a structured program that meets weekly and includes chorus, classroom instruction, hands-on science and art projects, and opportunities for socializing after class. Please join us at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 1st at the Oak Lawn Public Library in the Mary Nelson Meeting Room (located in the basement) for an information meeting or e-mail [email protected] for more information. (Meeting not sponsored by the Oak Lawn Library.)
BULLETIN ARTICLE SUBMISSIONS
Please note that all Canticle articles are to be emailed to [email protected] as text with pictures attached separately. All articles are due 5p.m. Friday a full week (9 days) before Sunday’s publication.
Community Bulletin Board
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DAY/DATE TIME LOCATION EVENT
Sunday, May 19 11:00am 12:10pm
Parish Center Mtg Room School Rm 98
Youth Awards Brunch Rosary
Monday, May 20 8:00pm Parish Center Gym Men’s Basketball
Tuesday, May 21 9:00am 7:00pm 8:00pm
Church Church Morrissey Hall
School Prayer Service Spanish Holy Hour Girls Church League Practice
Wednesday, May 22 9:00am 2 & 7pm
Parish Center Mtg Room Parish Center Gym
Mission Ladies Band Concert
Thursday, May 23 7:00pm 7:30pm
Parish Center Mtg Room School Music Room
DV Outreach onelove Workshop for High School Teens Chancel Choir
Friday, May 24 11:00am Parish Center Gym Dance-a-thon
Saturday, May 25
Sunday, May 26
Week at a Glance
Stewardship Report
Thank you to all of our 2018 Fall Fest Sponsors!
Sponsors at the $2,500 level and above will be featured in the St. Cletus Canticle as Preferred Providers.
John Wilson Western Springs, IL
(708) 246-5604
5th Annual Fall Fest - St. Cletus Parish Preferred Providers
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PARISH MISSION AND VISION STATEMENTS
Mission Statement: St. Cletus is a dynamic Catholic community dedicated to spreading the Good news of Jesus Christ through worship, education, and service.
Vision Statement: We welcome all. We encourage all par ishioners to live the Gospel message of Jesus Christ in their daily lives, by sharing their talents and faith with our parish and community.
CONTACT US Parish Center ................................................ (708) 352-6209 Español ........................................................ (708) 215-5440 School .......................................................... (708) 352-4820 www.stcletusparish.com stcletuschurch
PARISH CENTER OFFICE HOURS
Please note that all deliveries and inquiries should be made to the new parish center office. Food pantry will remain in the rectory.
Confessions every Saturday ......................... 4:15 - 4:45 p.m.
BAPTISMS
1st & 3rd Saturday of most months at 11:00 a.m.
Parents must be registered parishioners and attend the Baptism Preparation class. Please make arrangements by calling the Parish office. Contact Bobbie Kallal (708) 352-6209.
WEDDINGS
Dates and times are reserved for registered parishioners. Initial arrangements must be completed five months in advance of the wedding date. Contact Bobbie Kallal (708) 352-6209.
HOME/HOSPITAL VISITATION AND COMMUNION CALLS
Please contact the Ministry of Care Office ........... (708) 215-5407 PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL Pastor .............................................................. Fr. Bob Clark Chairperson ......................................... Mary Ann Doornbos Vice-Chairperson .............................................. Chuck Luna Recording Secretary .................................... Maggie Kensek School Representative ..................................... Tom Chinske Director of Parish Catechesis ....................... Paulette Bolton Staff Representative ................................ Debbie Lestarczyk Members Jack Fisherkeller Susan Hurley Helen McMahon Robbie O’Shea Henry Morlock
ST. CLETUS SCHOOL BOARD Pastor ........................................................ Fr. Bob Clark Chairperson .......................................................... Ron Skrip Vice Chairperson ......................................... Patrick O'Toole Secretary ............................................................................... Members
Eileen Dorchinecz Colleen Mhley Bob Havelka Valerie Sosne Kevin Hogan Paula Struwing Shanta McGahey Patrick Townsend Nicholas McKeehan Bob Wasik
Liaisons FSA President .................................... Guadalupe McKeehan Athletic Association President ....................... Brendan Foley
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