Daughter, your faith has saved you. Go in peace and be cured of your affliction. Mark 5:34 St. Alphonsus Liguori Church Sunday, July 1, 2018 ♦ Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Parish Mission Statement L oved and called by God, we, St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish, come together as an involved, welcoming and caring Catholic community. Following Jesus and guided by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves to prayer, service and living our faith. Enriched by Word and Sacrament, we minister to the spiritual, educational and human needs of our families, parishioners and neighbors.
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Daughter, your faith has saved you. Go in peace and be cured of your affliction.
Mark 5:34
St. Alphonsus Liguori Church
Sunday, July 1, 2018 ♦ Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Parish Mission Statement
L oved and called by God, we, St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish, come together as an involved, welcoming and caring Catholic community. Following Jesus and guided by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves to prayer, service and living our faith. Enriched by Word and Sacrament, we minister to the spiritual, educational and human needs of our families, parishioners and neighbors.
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BAPTISMS
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St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish 411 N. Wheeling Rd., Prospect Heights, IL 60070
www.SaintAlphonsusPH.org • 847.255.7452
PARISH AND SCHOOL STAFF
Pastor: Rev. Joseph Nhat Le - [email protected] 847.255.7452 x 102 Hispanic Ministry: Rev. Jack Hurley - 847.255.7452 x 113 Deacons: Steve Stecker - [email protected] 847.331.4957 Cal Blickle - [email protected] 847.392.7398 School Principal: Janice DiVincenzo - [email protected] 847.255.5538 x 115 School Office Secretary: Linda Bromer - [email protected] 847.255.5538 x 114 Finance Manager: Joe Russo - [email protected] 847.255.7452 x 157 Facilities Manager: Rich Miceli - [email protected] 847.255.7452 x 125 Parish Office Secretary: Wendy Mattison - [email protected] 847.255.7452 x 100 Administrative Assistant / Bulletin Editor: Deana McKavanagh - [email protected] 847.255.7452 x 131 Coordinator of Religious Education Grades K-5: Susan Panek [email protected] 847.255.9490 x 104 Coordinator of Religious Education Grades 6-8: Anne Balzanto [email protected] 847.255.9490 x 116 Director of Youth Ministry: Kathy McGourty - [email protected] 847.255.7452 x 143 Director of Music: Mary Pietro - [email protected] 847.255.7452 x 127 Director- “Chorus of Faith” Choir: Scott Huff Director- Sunday Evening Choir: Roslyn McQuillan Ministry of Care Coordinator: Andrea Ricard - 847.255.7452 x 170 Maintenance: Jose Guerra - 847.255.7452
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL Fr. Joseph N. Le - Pastor, Bob Lee- Chair, Wendy Mattison- Parish Staff Rep., Ryan Ostrowski, Rita Conlon, John McKevitt, and Paulette Ludvigsen
SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL Fr. Joseph N. Le - Pastor, Janice DiVincenzo- Principal, Rob Bradford- President, Ray Suerth- Vice President, Eric Claudio, Michelle Drabik, Laura Maglio, Mark Krier, Ray Kuper and Michelle Freihage
FINANCE COMMITTEE Fr. Joseph N. Le - Pastor, Jeff Huff & Joanne Twomey (co-chairs), Larry Gulik, Brian Ritzenthaler, Natalie Krier, John Balzanto and Joe Russo
PARISH OFFICE HOURS SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS M-F 9:00 am – 4:00 pm M-F 8:00 am – 2:30 pm
MASSES Sunday ....................... 8:30 am, 11:00 am & 5:00 pm Weekdays .................. 8:15 am (Unless otherwise specified on pg. 4) Saturday .................... 8:15 am & 5:00 pm (Anticipated Liturgy) Holy Days…………...8:15 am & 7:00 pm (Unless otherwise specified on pg. 4)
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturdays from 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm or by appointment.
MARRIAGES Arrangements must be made at least six months prior to the wedding date. Please call the Parish Office at 847-255-7452 x 100.
BAPTISMS 1st and 3rd Sundays - Please call Parish Office for information and arrangements.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS (RCIA) For those contemplating becoming Catholic or those wishing to learn more about the Catholic faith. Please call the Parish Office 847-255-7452.
HEARING AID AMPLIFIERS AVAILABLE - PLEASE ASK AN USHER *PLEASE RETURN DEVICES AFTER MASS, THANK YOU!
Sunday, July 1 8:30 am †Ruth P. Gill †Mike Whelan †Lawrence Schuetz †Joe Niemasz †Patrick Joseph McGinley †Deacon George A. Lambert 11:00 am †Rick Rice †Raymond B. Ralston †Deacon George A. Lambert †Julia Jacobs 5:00 pm †Deacon George A. Lambert †Jim Anderson †William & Sylvia Pfeffer Monday, July 2
8:15 am †Daley-Lee Family †Ken Marcotte †Joseph Naselli Tuesday, July 3
8:15 am †The Roseri Family Wednesday, July 4 9:00 am †Deacon George A. Lambert †Jim Anderson †Daley-Lee Family Thursday, July 5 8:15 am †Marie Topham Friday, July 6 8:15 am †Deacon George A. Lambert Saturday, July 7
8:15 am †William Pfeffer 5:00 pm †William Pfeffer †Patrick J. Berrigan Sunday, July 8 8:30 am †Ruth P. Gill †Joe Zirko 11:00 am †Evelyn Eichman †Helen Krakowiak †Stanley J. Molick †Cheslav Kopp †Sharon Donnelly †Glenn Wilson 5:00 pm †Deacon George A. Lambert †Jim Anderson †William & Sylvia Pfeffer †Joseph & Rose Raymond
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Fr. Joe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dear Sisters and Brothers, I am Fr. Joseph Le, your new Pastor. It is my great joy to greet all of you who are my new family. Since the moment I received the official assignment to come to St. Alphonsus Church, even though I have had all kinds of feelings and thoughts, my heart has been overwhelmed with joy and excitement because of this new mission.
When I started my priesthood vocation, I pictured myself being a pastor for a small church in Vietnam. Now, after twenty five years, I am here with you. It is true in my own voca-tion journey, “God draws straight with crooked lines.”
I was born in South Vietnam during the Vietnam war. The war ended in 1975 when I was four years old. The end of war meant the end of our freedom and our basic human rights. The whole country now both the North and the South were under the cruel communist regime. Oppression, starvation, poverty, fear and persecution were part of our daily life.
After the war, my father lost his teaching job at the most popular private school in town. To feed his nine growing children, he became a farmer who had little land, primitive equipment, zero experience and limited strength. Fortunately, my father was the person of strong faith. In the darkness of our family life, he brought us together to pray every night and went to church daily. Trusting in God and God alone was our last hope. That strong faith really brought us together as a family as we slowly went through the tough time.
Growing up in the situation like that, I had to go to schools run by the communists which I really hated. But I loved my church. It was like my second home, my refuge where I could grow and learn many good things. I spent a lot of time at church being involved with many ministries like Altar Serving, children’s choir, catechism program, etc…
I heard God’s call to the priesthood when I was twenty-two years old. But because of the communist’s control and interference over the Church, I could not get into the seminary. Hoping and waiting for my chance to get into the seminary with much frustration for about six years, one day my Bishop asked me whether I wanted to go to America, to join the seminary there. That call is the reason why I am here today.
I came to America in 1999. After studying in a college seminary in Iowa for one year, I was sent to Mundelein Seminary where I spent seven more years. When I finished the formation training at Mundelein, I was ordained a priest with my classmates at Holy Name Cathedral by Cardinal George.
My first assignment was at St. Raymond in Mount Prospect where I served for five years. In the last six years, I worked at St. Joseph Church in Libertyville. With the encouragement of a lot of priests and bishops in Chicago and the permission of my Bishop in Vietnam, I officially joined the Archdiocese of Chicago five years ago. I became an American citizen in 2014 and used my Christian name, Joseph, as my first name. I prefer you to call me Fr. Joe.
I would like to inform you that I will officially arrive at St. Alphonsus Church to embrace my new duty as the Pastor on Monday July 2. I will say my first Mass on Tuesday at 8:15 am, and preside at all Masses this coming weekend except the 11 am Mass at which Bishop Edward Slattery presides and baptizes his great nephew. I hope that I can see many of you this coming week.
I am fully aware of many challenges waiting for me as the Pastor of this church. I need God’s help and count on your love and support. Please keep me in your prayers as I also pray for you and your families.
May God bless St. Alphonsus Family always,
Fr. Joseph Le
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This Week at St. Alphonsus Sunday, July 1
No Kingdom Kids (Children’s weekly bulletins are available in the Narthex all summer)
tUESday, July 3
Birthday Celebrations - Mtg. Rooms A/B - After 8:15am Mass Float Decorating & BBQ - Back Parking Lot - 5:30pm (see page 10) Friends of Bill W. - Mtg. Rooms B/C - 7:30pm
Wednesday, July 4 Happy 4th of july!
Daily Mass at 9:00am (no 8:15am Mass) Parish Office Closed
Prospect Heights 4th of July Parade - Start at St. Alphonsus - Meet 9:30am / Kickoff 10:30am
Saturday, July 7
Pray the Holy Rosary - Church - 7:45am
Sunday, July 8
No Kingdom Kids Men’s Club Meeting - Mtg. Rooms B/C - 6:00pm
~ Readings for the Week ~ Monday: Am 2:6-10, 13-16; Ps 50:16bc-23; Mt 8:18-22 Tuesday: Eph 2:19-22; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 10:24-29 Wednesday: Am 5:14-15, 21-24; Ps 50:7-13, 16bc-17; Mt 8:28-34 or, for Independence Day, any readings from the Mass “For the Country or a City,” nos. 882-886, or “For Peace and Justice,” nos. 887-891 Thursday: Am 7:10-17; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 9:1-8 Friday: Am 8:4-6, 9-12; Ps 119:2, 10, 20, 30, 40, 131; Mt 9:9-13 Saturday: Am 9:11-15; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Mt 9:14-17 Sunday: Ez 2:2-5; Ps 123:1-4; 2 Cor 12:7-10; Mk 6:1-6a
MINISTRY SCHEDULES FOR JULY 7 &JULY 8, 2018
MASS TIME
PRESIDER &
MUSIC STYLE
LECTORS
EUCHARISTIC
MINISTERS
ALTAR
SERVERS
GREETERS
5:00 pm
Fr. Joseph Le Piano/Guitar
Contemporary Music
R. Zanio B. Johnson
J. Cotugno (LC), W. Adamski, V. Foloky, C. Garth, P. Huene, M. Laera, C. Moretti, N. O’Brien, K. Sibley, E. White, Need One
K. Adamski Need Two
C. Broder S. Lorenz N. Ochab M. Brandstrader
8:30 am
Fr. Joseph Le Cantored Traditional
Music
J. Spannagel P. Spannagel
D. Grewe (LC), P. Bachara, L. Brush, Deacon Cal, B. Kelly, D. Munroe, P. Paplinski, A. Ricard, J. Tisza, D. Trom, M. Turansky
N. Cremascoli C. Cremascoli E. Fahey
H. Santiago J. Smith R. Steffens V. Turansky
11:00 am
Bishop Slattery & Fr. Joseph Le
“Chorus of Faith” Adult Choir
F. Mattison A. Gilarski
W. Mattison (LC), R. Conlon, M. Crost, P. Hendricks, P. Platt, R. Smith, Deacon Steve, D. Stecker, P. Wagner, Need Two
D. Petratos A. Aldridge Need One
J. Bradley K. Bradley M. Crost U. Rice
5:00 pm
Fr. Joseph Le F. Mattison Need One (LC), S. Anderson, N. Kurowicki, S. Runge
Need Family L. Bellay
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We warmly welcome you to St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish!
Registering at St. Alphonsus Parish is important so that we can serve your needs for events such as Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals, School Registrations, Religious Education Registrations and more! We are often asked to provide letters as affidavits for Baptismal and Confirmation sponsors. We would also like
to reach out to those who are sick at home, in the hospital or a nursing home. Young adults age 18+ should register on their own.
Registered parishioners receive all mailings throughout the year. If you currently do not receive mailings, you can register online at www.SaintAlphonsusPH.org, or call the Parish Office at 847.255.7452. You
will receive a Welcome Packet which includes helpful information about our parish, and pertinent information regarding our many parish ministries.
For those already registered who would like to update their information, or receive e-mail communication about parish events, please call the Parish Office at 847-255-7452.
For more information visit www.SaintAlphonsusPH.org
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Saint Alphonsus Prayer Circle
Ministers offer spiritual and moral support to those experiencing serious concerns in their lives. They want to
pray with you for special intentions, such as a serious illness or emergency situation.
When called upon, these ministers pass your prayer request to all members. Prayers are
kept within the Prayer Circle and are not announced at Mass unless you wish.
If you are in need of this prayer support, please call:
Diane Kachigian 847-215-2548
The Ministry of Care Ministers of Care
Ministers of Care carry on Christ’s mission by
ministering to the spiritual needs of people with prayers and comfort in times of sickness. We
personally visit your home or hospital room. If you or a member of your family would like a visit from a
Minister of Care, and have the Sacrament of Eucharist brought to you, please contact:
Andrea Ricard 847-255-7452 x 170
Transportation Ministry
Are you in need of a ride to Mass or a local medical appointment? The Ministry of Care Transportation
Ministry can help! Volunteers are available to provide transportation for those who are unable to
drive. Call Andrea 847-255-7452 x 170
*Enjoy Driving?* Do you enjoy driving and helping others? We are seeking volunteer drivers for this meaningful and
much needed ministry! Contact Andrea at 847-255-7452 x 170
FOOD PANTRY NEWS…
Please help the Food Pantry by donating the following items: Boxes of cereal Cans of fruit Cans of Spaghetti O’s Cans or jars of pasta sauce
Thank you for your donations and generosity!
Volunteers Needed! The Garden of Eatin’ (Vegetable Garden Ministry) is in need of volunteers to help plant and maintain the vegetable garden. This parish ministry benefits the families that come to our Food Pantry and the
Wheeling Township Food Pantry. For more information, contact: Shirley Runge 224-805-3451
Jan Tisza 847-322-5103
If you would like to receive COMMUNION with Low Gluten Hosts (.ooo2%), please
contact the Parish Office at 847-255-7452.
If you have strict dietary requirements, please consult your doctor.
Financial information is available at www.SaintAlphonsusPH.org. TCIA and Religious Education support now added!
Thank you to all our parishioners for supporting our mission at St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish!
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ST. ALPHONSUS TREASURE SHARING IDEAS:
YOUR WEEKLY GENEROUS OFFERING by cash, check, or online giving is gratefully appreciated and needed to pay for ongoing daily expenses. YOUR WILL is another way to support your parish. After you have provided for your family, a gift to St. Alphonsus would support the future of your parish. IRA CHARITABLE GIVING for those over 70 ½ is another way to support your parish, and at the same time, satisfy all or part of your required minimum distribution. CHARITABLE GIFT ANUITIES provide lifetime income, a nice tax deduction, and a contribution to St. Alphonsus. For information on all the above, please contact Margaret Turansky of the Stewardship Council at 847-797-0877, or Joe Russo, Finance Manager, at 847-255-7452 x 157.
Thank You!
Thank you to all who donated sweets and helped
with Fr. Curt’s retirement celebration.
- The Retirement Celebration
Committee
Thank you from Fr. Curt, My heart is full of gratitude for the outpouring of good wishes that I received during my last few days as your pastor. Once I complete my work at Creighton University and my move to St. Peter Damien, I will try to send personal thank you cards for your kindness. God bless the St. Alphonsus family.
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Parish and School Events . . . . .
CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY WITH FRIENDS!
The Daily Mass community invites all parishioners to celebrate birthdays the
first Tuesday of each month following 8:15 Mass in the narthex meeting rooms.
Celebrants (and friends) are invited for coffee & cake and a special blessing from
Fr. Curt. Even if it's not your birthday come and enjoy the coffee and
conversation!
Birthday bashes will be held on July 3, August 7 and September 4.
See you there! Questions? Call Cal Blickle 847-392-7398
Upcoming Events
7/4 - Fourth of July Parade
8/1 - St. Alphonsus Feast Day
9/28 - Oktoberfest
9/30 - Tailgate Party
Everyone can participate!
Strollers, Pets & Bicycles welcome!
Join us for the Annual Prospect Heights 4th of July Parade!
Gather at the back of St. Alphonsus Parish parking lot at 9:30am Kick-off at 10:30am
Concludes at Hebron Presbyterian Church with Free Refreshments & Hot Dogs!
Everyone Welcome!
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Religious Education Registration is Open!
Religious Education
Tuition Fees $200 for one child
$300 for two children $400 for three or more children
Sacramental Fees $50 First Communion
$75 Confirmation
Registration AND Full Payment are DUE by July 31* (*Late fee of $50 applies after July 31)
Information, Registration and Payments Visit www.SaintAlphonsusPH.org
Consider Volunteering!
Discounts given to students of Catechists, Aides and Hall Monitors. Contact Anne Balzanto at [email protected]
...the teens and adults who are doing local service next week at Lutheran Church of the Cross and Catholic Charities in Des Plaines. Pray for their safe travel and safe experiences that open their eyes and hearts to the needs of God’s creation all around us. Thank you!
Senior Fun Club
Presentation:
“How to Prevent Falls &
Improve Your Balance”
Guest Speaker: Kate Chambers Bowers, PT
Care Transition Manager, Brookdale Home Health & Therapy
Wednesday, July 11 at 9:00am in the Meeting Rooms
Kate has been a PT for over 14 years. For the last 9 years, Kate has
worked for Brookdale Senior Living serving as a resource and advocate to Brookdale’s senior population in the area of Home
Health and Therapy. She has started up several of Brookdale’s local outpatient therapy clinics, developed and implemented a Brookdale
Fall Prevention Program as well as managed multiple therapy clinics and home health team.
We are updating the library at the Parish Office.
If you have any books from the
cart in the church Narthex, or the Parish Office, please return them
by July 12.
Thank you!
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FORMED.ORG Inspirational Resources for the Week of July 1
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It’s EASY and FREE to Register! • Visit FORMED.ORG with a web browser
• Click on Register (lower right of page) • Enter Parish Access Code: (KJGJTH)
• Enter your email and create a password (you need this to login later) LISTEN/TALK: SEGMENT 12 – THE SPIRIT’S FREEDOM (Wild Goose Series) ABOUT: The Holy Spirit brings freedom from fear, anger, and the past. So often Christians find themselves bound by so many things and are not aware that the Holy Spirit wants to bring the freedom of God to them. Many are slaves to anger, envy, jealousy, comparisons, and addictions. You do not have to live life like that. In this segment we will discuss how the Holy Spirit can bring you greater freedom. TESTIMONIAL: “HOLY SPIRIT CAN SET US FREE…A tremendous source of encouragement to ask the Holy Spirit to set us free from what binds us so that we will be free TO LOVE. Freedom with a purpose. That’s what God wants for us.” WATCH/FILM: MARIA GORETTI (Feast Day July 6th) ABOUT: The story of Saint Maria Goretti is retold in this beautifully made film from Italy and explains the plight of the poor laborers of the time, struggling to survive in a swampy area with rampant malaria and extreme poverty. Luigi and Assunta Goretti keep their faith despite the hardship, and they instill in their children a deep love for God. TESTIMONIAL: “WE ARE INVITED TO BE LIKE A CHILD…Maria shows us the obedience to the heart of Jesus by obedience to the law. In our world we need more young people who understand the sacredness of intimacy as God intended. I will continue to pray for our youth, for strength and understanding in a world that disrespects the theology of the body.” LISTEN/TALK: BLESSED GIORGIO FRASSATI, Man of the Beatudes ABOUT: Born in 1901 in Turin, Italy into a family of wealth & status, Pier Giorgio enjoyed close friends, hiking and skiing, museums and music, and was involved in political action. He found that deep prayer, service to the poor & a passion for bringing others to Christ led to a life of purpose, peace, and happiness. Pier Giorgio died at the age of 24 on July 4, 1925. He was beatified on May 20, 1990 by Pope St. John Paul II who referred to him as a "man of the beatitudes". TESTIMONIAL: “ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL…There's always something so beautiful about the lives of the saints. Pier Giorgio was able to live life in the midst of the world, but he lived a truly Eucharistic centered life filled with selflessness and a deep love for Christ and the people around him. The life of Frassati is truly inspiring because of his heroic virtue.”
ST. ALPHONSUS MEN’S CLUB
NEXT MEETING DATE
SUNDAY, JULY 8th AT 6:00PM (AFTER THE 5:00PM MASS)
MEETING ROOMS B/C OFF OF THE NARTHEX
Come hungry (we will order pizza), come thirsty (BYOB), come to talk,
come with an open mind and be ready to make St. Al’s an even better place.
You will help this Men’s Club make a difference!
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~ Those Requesting Prayers ~ Ludi Apuli Todd Bartelt Zachery Barrow Bob Bates Phyllis Bell Clayton Berrigan Marie Berrigan Jim Boesen Emily Bogacz Joseph Bogacz Lola Bondzinski Bob Bors Constance Borrero Joseph Borrero Luka Braovac Connie Bromer Rosemary Brusseau Rosaria Campanile Rosa Carillo Richard Cattoen Antoinette Centanni Magdalena del Carmen Shawn Clisham Tony Dolce Jennie Estaban Joan Fine Heather Fischer Bob Flynn Tim Ford Kathy Frindell Carol Glab Greg Graham Rita Graham Diane Grooznack Josephine Hanley Jim Harman Rev. Robert Heinz Guenter Hoffman Tom Huene, Jr. Jim Hurley Pam Jackstis Kaye Janezic Cornelius Johnson Pat Laman
Kiril Lauzums Megan Lawler Patti Lawler Joan Lee Josephine Mallek Marie Maslanka Tom Mayfield Evelyn McKeown Craig Molick Gene Murden Susan Naughton Fr. Joseph Nguyen Regina O’Keefe Dan Olivett Art Pape Patricia Parrini Jean Perkowitz Fred Perlini Steven Perlini Marlene Pfeifer Robert Putman Dennis M. Redoblado Georgine Reynolds Eddy Rodriguez Mary Roseri Marcia Rymsza Julie Santoyo Laura Schuerman Valerie Shelves Maureen Skinner Richard Sullivan Pat Sumner Donna Tadda Gerald Tangney Barbara Teeple Anita Thomas Justin Thompson Brian Thurman Robin Tomaszewski Judy Tramel Doug Weber Stanley Wozniczka Marilyn Zimmerly
Please Pray For:
Pfc. Myra Hall, USMC, granddaughter of Pat Hall IT3 James A. Holcombe, USN, son of Christopher & Cartina Holcombe Seth Rouse - USN, great grandson of Marion Mersch Pvt. Kenneth Ehrhardt, grandson of Martin and Mary Jean O’Leary Medic Specialist Charles Humes, grandchild of Theresa Mabus Srg. Victor J. Guzman, son of Javier and Diane Guzman LCpl. USMC Kevin L. Kohout, grandson of Lucille Kohout Lt. Col Michael Johnson, U.S.Marine, son of Kathleen Lynch Pfc Stephen Provost, grandson of Leo and Catherine Provost Maj. Jeremy Glenz, U.S. Army, nephew of Rich and Carmen Miceli Pfc. Ryan Korman, parishioner of Saint Alphonsus Srg. Tony Berkowitz, grandchild of Theresa Mabus Lt. Col Michael B. Sheridan and Captain Chiara Sheridan, U.S. Army, nephew and wife of the family of Anita Thomas Captain Christina M. Rudolph, U.S. Army Reserves, daughter of C. Dayle and Julianne Henington Pfc Anthony Saladino, relative of the Biagini Family LCp1. Tim Haerr, USMC, great nephew of Joyce Patton Srg. William Bavetta,U.S. Army, nephew of Clemens and Debra Haskell Cpl. Michael Hernandez Vasquez, son of Alberto and Miguela Vasquez LCpl. Tiehg O’Leary, USMC, son of Tom and Bernadette O’Leary Lt. Patrick Mitchell, U.S. Navy, Son-in-law of Jean and Tom Spiegelhalter
*Please call the Parish Office to give us the names of your loved ones serving, or to update the list if they
changed rank or are no longer Active Duty.
~ Those in the Military ~
We would like to keep those parishioners who proudly serve our country in our prayers.
~ Our Beloved Deceased ~
Richard Maloney
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Beyond the Parish . . . St. James Theatre Productions: Ragtime the Musical— July 12 - July 22 - Tickets on sale now for Ragtime the Musical! For Showtimes, Tickets and Pricing visit ww.stjamestheatre.org. St. James Parish Center 820 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights, IL 60004 A New Start Club “Red, White & Blue Dance”— Come enjoy an evening of socializing and dancing! Saturday, July 21 from 6:00pm - 10:00pm. Admission: $10 at door. Hot Dogs, Potato Salad, Cheese Tray, Fruit, Salad and Desserts served from 6:30-7:30pm. Soft Drinks, Coffee and Water provided. Please bring a snack to share! Dance to Music by DJ: Tony Bernard! St. Peter Church, 202 E. Schaumburg Rd. Schaumburg, IL 60194 Questions? Contact Joan at [email protected] or 847-397-9643. Bring Friends! Other groups welcome! (*A New Start Club is a social support group for seniors who are single, divorced or widowed.) Grades K-5 Vacation Bible School at St. Emily Parish— July 30 through August 3 from 9:00am to 12:00pm Join us for a wonderful adventure with the prophet Daniel in ancient Babylon! Our week includes Bible stories, prayer and worship, crafts, games, cooking, and more! To register a child or volunteer as a youth or adult leader, go to www.stemilyreled.org Questions? Contact Cathy Crino at 847-824-5049 The Hunting Ground Presentation— Be Aware. Be Smart. Be Safe. If your child will be at a college campus this year this is a “must see.” 1 in 5 college women and 1 in 16 college men are victims of sexual assault. Join us for a viewing and presentation of an award-winning documentary - The Hunting Ground on Thursday, August 2 at 6:45pm at St. Thomas Becket Parish in Mt. Prospect. Ages 16+ with parents. Not appropriate for children. This presentation is sponsored by the St. Thomas Becket Domestic Violence and Spiritual Life Ministries. Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass—
Married in 1968? Register for the annual Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass Sunday, September 16 at 2:45pm by Cardinal Cupich at St. John Brebeuf, 8307 N. Harlem Ave., Niles, IL 60714. To register visit pvm.archchicago.org Reconciliation at Immaculate Conception— Reconciliation available every Wednesday from 11-1 and 5-7. Immaculate Conception Church 745 S. Benton Street, Palatine
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends— Renew your sacrament by deepening your communication, strengthening your relationship and rekindling your romance! For events, reservations and additional information, please visit www.wwme-chicagoland.org Pregnant? Need help?— Call Crisis Pregnancy at 1-800-NO-ABORT (1-800-662-2678) LOSS: Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide— Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide (LOSS) is a free, non-denominational program that supports individuals who are grieving the loss of a loved one by suicide offered by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago. LOSS offers a safe, non-judgmental environment where survivors of suicide can openly talk about feelings, and find resources for healing. For locations of support groups or access to individual supportive grief counseling, call the LOSS Program Office at 312-655-7283 or visit www.catholiccharities.net/loss Support for Loss of a Loved One— Support and Counseling for anyone who has lost a loved one. Grief and Loss Services at Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care offers one-on-one counseling, support groups and education for anyone who has lost a loved one. For more information visit www.RainbowHospice.org or call 847-653-3242 Joyful Again! Retreats for Widowed Men & Women— For upcoming Retreats and Workshops in your area, please visit www.joyfulagain.org or call the Joyful Again Widowed Ministry at 708-354-7211 NAMI Support Group at St. Emily Parish— Family members of individuals living with mental health conditions are invited to the National Alliance on Mental Illness Family Support Group the second Tuesday of each month 7:00-8:30pm 1400 E. Central Road in Mt. Prospect. Questions? Contact Mary Rose at 847-496-1415 Chicago Behavioral Hospital in Des Plaines, IL— If you or someone you know is in a crisis and needs help, we are available 24/7 at 844-756-8600. CBH provides a supportive, compassionate and innovative environment of patient centered care for adolescents, adults and seniors. (Free Assessments) ADD/ADHD, Addiction, Anger, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Grief & Loss, Suicidal Ideation, Anti-Social Disorder, Trauma, Self-Injury, Bi-Polar Disorder, Dual Diagnosis, School Refusal, Schizophrenia , Bullying, Teen Pregnancy
Opioid Crisis Resource Fair & Panel Discussion— Learn what we can do as a community of faith to address the issue and support those affected by addiction, their friends & families. Tuesday, July 24 - 6:00-8:30pm at Our Lady of the Wayside Gymnasium- 434 W. Park Street Arlington Heights Questions? Contact Kathy 847-253-5353 x 238 or email [email protected]
If you are a victim of domestic violence, or know someone who is, and need help, please contact one of these numbers: WINGS 24 hr. Hotline and
Counseling Services and Emergency Shelter at 847-221-5680 National Domestic Violence Hotline 24 hr. 800-799-7233
National Dating Abuse Helpline 866-331-9474 In an Emergency dial 911
