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The Family of Our Lady of Loretto 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time August 7, 2016
The Family of Our Lady of Loretto
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time August 7, 2016
Dear Parish Family, We’re in the middle of summer trying to rest and relax and enjoy the long days of sunlight, while en-
joying our favorite pastime: complaining about our
baseball teams! And, the Gospel tells us to be watchful and vigilant in preparation for the Lord’s
future coming.
While we live in the expectation of the coming of
the Lord in the future, we also know that the Lord
expects us to live our lives fully in the present, with energy and enthusiasm, because we believe that we
help build the future of the Lord’s kingdom.
And, how do we live in the present and prepare for
the Lord’s coming again? We live by faith, hope and
love. As disciples of Christ, we are called to trust in the promise of God, even when what is promised
seems impossible. As followers of Christ, we give
life to our faith through our very real and practical everyday actions of love, that gives hope to the
world around us. In faith, we put our trust in God,
and then carry out our responsibilities to be a peo-ple of charity.
Our Religious Education Program is currently regis-
tering students for the coming year; classes begin on Sunday, September 18th. Please encourage, not
only your own family members to be part of our pro-
gram, but also encourage your neighbors to become part of it. And, if you know of anyone interested in
becoming a part of our Catholic family, invite them
to consider our RICA program. Sincerely,
Fr. Tom
P.S. I am still waiting for the survey results from
“Renew My Church” that we took months ago. As soon as the results become available to me, they will
be presented to you.
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Next Sunday is Busy!! Religious Ed Program On Sunday, August 14th, from 9:30-11am there will
be ‘in person’ registration for NEW families and those
not registered in the parish at this time. You must be
registered in the parish to attend our Religious Ed Program. New students need a copy of their Baptismal
and other Sacramental certificates.
Men’s Club On Sunday, August 14th, the Men’s Club will sponsor
a Golf Outing at the Meadows Golf Club, 2802 W.
123rd St., with a shotgun start at 11am. Proceeds will go to their charity “Our Neighborhood,” which gives
financial support to local families who have fallen on
hard times. To be a sponsor, contact Mike Hibberd at 708-636-6619. To make golf/dinner reservations
($75), or dinner only reservation ($20) contact Rick
Banasiak at 708-422-0217. To make a gift donation or raffle prize, contact Matt Pender at 708-770-3496.
Early Bird Drawing On Sunday, August 14th, one Early Bird ticket will
be drawn for $250. The drawing will take place after
the 11:15 am Mass. (The ticket goes back in for the
drawing on October 16th). Parishioners, we need your help! Please reach out to your neighbors, family and
friends to buy or split a ticket. This is our parish’s
BIG fund raiser of the year. For more tickets or questions, please call the rectory at 708-424-7471.
Knights of Columbus Leo XIII Council 805 Knights of Columbus are offer-
ing our parish students the opportunity to receive a scholarship. The first is $500 for any parish student
attending a Catholic High School. The second, for
$1,000, is to any parish student attending a Catholic College. To apply, please submit a 500 words or less
essay titled: “What It Means to Me to Grow Up Catho-
lic and the Importance of My Parish Life.” Submit it to the rectory; Attention Knight of Columbus. Deadline is
next Monday, August 15th at noon. Questions, call 773
-615-5707.
Well that’s it for next weekend -
something for everyone!!
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News and notes
Hundreds of thousands of young Catholic
pilgrims journeyed to Kraków in Poland
for six days of music, prayer and spiritual
masterclasses, with Pope Francis headlining
an event labelled by some as “Glastonbury
with God.”
More than 330,000 pilgrims registered for World Youth
Day, a global Catholic festival that last took place three
years ago in Rio, with tens of thousands more expected to
attend. Most were Europeans, but more than 180 coun-
tries were represented at the event, July 25th—31st.
The young Catholics were joined by 800 bishops, includ-
ing 70 cardinals, and 20,000 priests. Their attendance fig-
ures grew when huge numbers of Poles descended on Kra-
ków for the Papal Mass on Sunday, with some estimating
a turnout of up to 2 million. More than 92% of Poland’s
38.5 million population is Catholic.
During his first trip to Poland, Pope Francis visited Ausch-
witz-Birkenau, the Nazi death camp where more than a
million people died between 1940 and 1945, and the
Jasna Góra monastery in Częstochowa, that contains the
famous 14th-century icon of the Black Madonna.
At Auschwitz, the Pope cancelled a scheduled speech, say-
ing he would prefer to mark his visit with silent prayer. “I
would like to go to that place of horror without speeches,
without crowds – only the few people necessary,” he told
reporters last month. “Alone, enter, pray, and may the
Lord give me the grace to cry.”
Bring flowers to the fairest… On August 13 and 14th, parishioners are invited to bring up flowers at the Offertory during Mass to the Mary statues in church in honor of her Assumption into Heaven.
August 15th falls on a Monday, so it is not a holyday of obligation.
Job Opening:
The Women’s Center is in search for a full-time director of
Medical Services to provide limited obstetrical ultrasounds
and oversee the Medical Services Department. The ideal
candidate is a registered nurse in the state of Illinois, in
good standing, who has successfully completed a NIFLA
approved course in Limited Ultrasound, and exhibits a
strong commitment and dedication to the sanctity of all
human life. Please submit a resume to mstrom@womens-
center.org.
Volunteers Needed:
Help adult immigrants learn English at Aquinas Literacy
Center. Volunteer as a one-on-one tutor for just 90
minutes per week at 3540 S. Hermitage, in Chicago. You
do not have to speak another language; all tutoring is in
English.
Join us for our next tutor training workshop: Friday, Au-
gust 26, (6-9 pm) and Saturday, August 27 (9 am to 4
pm). Register in advance and come both days to begin
tutoring. For more information or to register, please con-
tact Kristen at [email protected] or (773)
927-0512. Aquinas Literacy Center is sponsored by the
Adrian Dominican Sisters.
Marriage
Turn your hearts back to God and allow him to lead and
guide us to fulfill God’s plan and purpose for our lives and
marriages. Sign up today to attend one of the upcoming
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends; August 12-14,
October 7-9, or December 9-11, all at Elk Grove Village.
For reservations/information, call Jim and Kris at 630-577-
0778.
St. Gerald Parish
The autumn term begins August 29th, and our registration
continues. We have room for students in all levels. A regis-
tration fee of $75 gets you started. Fees and tuition are
moderate. Before and after child care is available 6 am to
6 pm every school day. Check it out at www.stgerald.com
or call 708-422-0121.
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Mass Intentions L- T. Wepner J. Coffelt L. Kurysz
EM- L. Hovel D. Mercer P. Sulick
EM- C. Fadden L. Gutchewsky T. Kramer
EM- G. Companio B. Thome J. Watt
EM- C. Harden L. Thome M. Powers
THOSE TO SERVE AT LITURGY ON
AUGUST 13 & 14
5 PM SAT. 8:30 AM SUN. 11:15 AM SUN.
Sunday, August 7th
8:30 - Suzanne Loftus
11:15 - People of the Parish
Monday, August 8th
St. Dominic, Priest
8:15 - Mary Ruzich
John and Muriel Wagner
Tuesday, August 9th
St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross
8:15 - Purgatorial Society
John and Marjorie Greenan
Wednesday, August 10th
St. Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr
8:15 - Prayer Service
Thursday, August 11th
St. Clare
8:15 - Jim Pender
Vida Govea
Friday, August 12th
St. Jane Frances de Chantal
8:15 - Dan and Karen Petka
Saturday, August 13th
8:15 - Virginia and Tim Burns
Leo Kurysz I
5 PM - Mary Daly
Larry Cepek
Howard Smyth
Sunday, August 14th
8:30 - Rev. Patrick Ronayne
~Founding pastor of our parish
Mary and Donna Forbes
Alice Munno
11:15 - Richard and Tom Welch
Sunday Readings for August 14th
First reading: Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10
Second reading: Hebrews 12:1-4
Gospel: Luke 12:49-53
Ann Contorno
Debbie Heitz
Keith Slansky
Frank Roti
Mark Ryan
Brian Coughlin
Ronald Carvelli
Kayla Smyth
Dean Ojeda
Harry Corless
Loving God, give strength and protection
to all who struggle with illness of any kind.
Rose Kennedy
Mary Bridgeman
Bob Bridgeman, Sr.
Michele Vogel
Karen Javorski
James Stewart
Helen Morong
Mary Kenny
Jim Cooney
David Ryan
Mike Irwin
St. Dominic was a priest who founded the Domini-cans to preach the truth in the face of heresy.
St. Clare of Assisi was a companion of Francis and the founder of the wom-en’s Franciscan community. Her name means “light.”
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- the week ahead -
Thu. 11th Holy Hour, Mackin Chapel, 4-5 pm
AA mtg., rm. 115, 7:30 pm
Sat. 13th Baseball registration, parish hall, 2-5 pm
Bulletin articles are due in writing by noon Monday.
Aug. 2, 2015 July 31, 2016
Received: $7,536.00 $3,571.00 +ACH transmissions: 2,870.00
$6,441.00
Year-to-Date Figures Collected: $7,536.00 $6,441.00
Summer Heat - $1,196.00
Thank you for your support.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION:
WEEKEND MASSES: WEEKDAY MASSES:
5 p.m. Saturday - 8:30 and 11:15 a.m. Sunday 8:15 a.m. - Monday thru Saturday
RECONCILIATION: 4 - 4:45 p.m. on Saturday HOLY HOUR: Thursdays - 4 p.m. in the Mackin Chapel
BAPTISMS and WEDDINGS: Please call the rectory office for information at 708-424-7471 (8:30 am to 4 pm)
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Classes for Kindergarten thru 8th grade are Sundays, 9:30-11:00 a.m.
Reconciliation is received in 2nd grade, First Communion is received in 3rd grade and Confirmation is received in
8th grade. Call the RE office for more information at 708-499-0832.
PARISH ORGANIZATIONS
Parish Transformation Committee Ministers of Care Women’s Guild
Bereavement Committee Men’s Club
PARISH STAFF
Rev. Thomas S. Cabala, Pastor
Jackie Watt, Parish Secretary Marianne Powers, Catechetical Leader
Patti Washkevich, Bulletin Editor Steve Kittler, Music Director, Parish Office
OUR LADY OF LORETTO PARISH
Phone: 708-424-7471 8925 South Kostner Ave. - Hometown, Illinois, 60456 www.ourladyloretto.com
A Roman Catholic community,
embracing the gospel of Christ,
as a welcoming, caring, family of faith.
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CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS
Our Lady of Loretto Parish #685950
8925 S. Kostner
Hometown, IL 60456
TELEPHONE
708 424-7471
CONTACT PERSON
Patti Washkevich
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