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What eye has not seen, and ear has not heard, and what has not entered the human heart, what God has prepared for those who love [God], this God has revealed to us through the Spirit. — 1 Corinthians 2:9-10
Activities This Week
Sat. & Sun., Feb. 15-16: Annual Catholic Appeal Commitment Weekend at all Masses Sun., Feb. 16 - Holy Name Men’s Choir sings at 9:30 am Mass Tues., Feb. 18 - Seniors Citizens Mtg.; 11:30 am Sat., Feb. 22 - Lunar New Year Gala @ Furama Restaurant; 5:30 pm
Coronavirus, the Flu and Good Health Practices: Given the concerns and media attention surrounding Coro-navirus and the seasonal spike in flu-related illnesses, it is important that we follow good health and everyday pre-vention practices such as washing hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, covering a cough or sneeze with a tissue, etc. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Chicago Department of Public Health (CHPH) both maintain webpages for information about the evolving situation with Coronavirus, smart pre-ventive measures and more. Per guidance issued by the CDPH, “there is no need for business, community, faith-based or other organizations in Chicago to take any special precautions, including organizations that may have members or employees who have travelled to China. A person who has traveled overseas to China and is well is NOT restricted from work, school or any public activi-ties.” Furthermore, the CDPH does not recommend the use of masks or gloves, any change in daily travel rou-tines, social distancing, cancelling or avoiding mass gath-erings, missing work, classes or other public events. Mandarin Mass: A Mandar in Mass will be celebrated on the second Saturday of the month at 4:00 pm followed by food and Bible sharing at St. Therese. The 4th Sunday Mandarin Mass will be moved to 12:30 pm. St. Therese School New Year Benefit: The annual Lu-nar New Year Gala will take place on Saturday, February 22nd, from 5:30 - 10:30 pm at the New Furama Restaurant, 2828 S. Wentworth. Ash Wednesday: Lent begins with Ash Wednesday on February 26th. Ashes will be distributed at the St. Barbara Worship Site at 6:00 am, 1:15 pm and 7:00 pm Masses. Ashes at the St. Therese Worship Site wll be distributed at the 8:00 am Mass. Stations of the Cross: Stations of the Cross will be held on all Fridays during Lent. Stations will be said at the St. Barbara Worship site at 6:00 pm. Stations at the St. Therese Worship Site will be at 7:00 pm. St. Vincent de Paul Lenten Food Drive: The St. Vin-cent de Paul Society will be holding a Lenten Food Drive to benefit Benton House beginning on Saturday, February 29th. St. Barbara High School Reunion: St. Barbara High School will hold an all-year reunion on Saturday, March 7th, beginning with 5:00 pm Mass, followed by the reun-ion at 6:00 pm. For more information, please call the rec-tory (312) 842-7979. Marian Shrines Pilgrimage: Join us on a Catholic Pil-grimage led by Fr. Francis Li to the Marian Shrines of Portugal, Spain & France. We will visit Fatima, Lourdes, Loyola, St. Teresa of Avila, St. Therese of Lisieux and Cathedrals in Paris. Dates are June 8-19, 2020. For more Information, call St. Therese rectory (312-842-6777) or George Lee (312-719-0233).
Please Make Your Gift to the 2020 Annual Catholic Appeal
Come, follow me...and heal our world This weekend, our parish will be conducting the An-nual Catholic Appeal in-pew Commitment Week-end. Please remember 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. The Annual Catholic Appeal theme, “Come, follow me...and heal our world”, was selected to remind us to continue to answer Jesus’ call to follow Him in thought, word and deed by providing the necessary contribution to fund ministries and services to share God’’s love with many others in our parish and our archdiocese. The 2020 goal for St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta Parish is $16,942. As you know, when contribu-tions exceed the goal, our parish will receive a re-bate from those donated funds. Each pledge make a difference! All parish commu-nitieis participate in the campaignand the gifts of many enable our parishes, schools, and ministries to deliver needed services. Thank you for your prayerful consideration and generous response.
OFFERING TO ST. MOTHER TERESA OF CALCUTTA PARISH
As we continue to work on the unification of Parish operations, we now have a bank account under the name of St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta. The change will help with daily parish operations, simplifying accounting and, ultimately, save us some costs. In order to help us with this process, please start mak-ing your offering checks payable to St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta Parish. If you are using online giving (Give Central), you don’t need to make any changes.
2020
“Prayer in action is love; and love in action is service.” ---St. Mother Teresa Ash Wednesday Feb. 26th (Fast and Abstinence) Distribution of ashes at 8:00am mass at St. Therese and 6am, 1:15pm and 7:00pm masses at St. Barbara Outreach:
CRS Rice Bowl - distr ibution on Feb. 29th & Mar. 1st and Returning on Mar. 28th & 29th and Apr. 4th & 5th. St. Vincent DePaul Food Drive from Feb. 29th to April 5th St. James Food Pantry Service on Saturday, March 14th St. Barbara Knights for Mercy Home March 8th at St. Barbara and March 15th at St. Therese
Stations of the Cross
Fridays at 6pm at St. Barbara and 7:00pm at St. Therese Benediction on the First Fridays after the 7pm Stations.
Youth Events March 14th and April 4th beginning with the 5pm mass
First Reconciliation For School and R. E. students will take place on March 7th at 10:00am at St. Therese. School Reconciliation Monday, March 2nd and Tuesday, March 24th Parish Lenten Reconciliation Monday, March 23rd at 7pm at St. Barbara led by Young Adults RCIA--- March 18th
*Sending Rite for Election on Sunday, March 8th at 10:30am mass at St. Therese *The Rite of Election at Holy Name Cathedral on Sunday, March 8th at 2:30pm
*Scrutiny Rites will be celebrated on the 3rd, 4th and 5th Sundays of Lent. March Mandarin Mass On Saturday, March 14th at 4:00pm and on Sunday, March 22nd at 12:30pm. Parish Religious Program
Students will lead the 10:30am mass on Sunday, March 29th. Reconciliation from 9:15am to 10:15am on Sunday, March 29th.
Parish English Lenten Retreat---Saturday, March 28th from 9:30am to 3:30pm at St. Barbara Mandarin Lenten Retreat---April 4th at St. Therese Living Stations of the Cross by St. Therese School Students Sunday, April 5th at 9:15am at St. Therese Lenten Regulations (from Feb. 26th, 2020, Ash Wednesday, to the Paschal Triduum) Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all Catholics 14 years old and older on Ash Wednesday and on all the Fridays of Lent. Fasting is to be observed on Ash Wednesday by all Catholics who are 18 years of age but not yet 59. Those who are bound by this may take only one full meal. Two smaller meals are permitted if necessary to maintain strength accord-ing to one‘s needs, but eating solid foods between meals is not permitted. The special Paschal fast, as well as abstinence, are prescribed for Good Friday and encouraged for Holy Saturday.
Visits to the Sick Those who visit the sick should help them to pray, sharing with them the word of God proclaimed in the assembly from which their sickness has separated them. (Pastoral Care of the Sick: Rites of Anointing and Viaticum, 46) When a member of our church falls ill, our thoughts often turn to the priest. He alone can administer the sacrament of the sick with blessed oil. He alone grants forgiveness in the Sacra-ment of Penance. But anyone can visit the sick. Even you! You probably do already, but you may not realize that you may act as a minister of the Church while you’re there. All the Church’s official prayers for the sick come from a book called Pastoral Care of the Sick: Rites of Anointing and Viaticum. It has chapters describing how the priest anoints. But it opens with a chapter on Visits to the Sick. A priest may visit the sick, but so may any layperson. The liturgy is very simple. The minister may invite everyone to observe silence. Then someone reads a passage from the Bible. You may choose Acts 3:1–10 or Matthew 8:14–17, or one of the Scriptures from Sunday, or any other passage of significance to the household. A Responsorial Psalm, such as 102 or 27, follows this proclamation. The minister may then give an explanation of the readings and apply them to the needs of the sick and the caregivers. All pray the Lord’s Prayer. The minister concludes with a prayer and blessing, perhaps tracing the Sign of the Cross on the forehead of the sick person. In these ways, you can bring the liturgy of the Church to those who are separated from the assem-bly of believers. Sacraments © 2020 Archdiocese of Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications. All rights reserved. Written by Paul Turner.
St. Valentine’s Teacher Appreciation
Love is in the air for all of our wonderful teachers! STPA hosted a beautiful taco lunch for both cam-puses to express gratitude for their hard work and dedication for all they bring to the classroom.
Junior Kindergarten Makes Pretzels with Ms. G!
Last week, Ms. G’s JK class had the opportunity to make heart-shaped pretzels at school. The stu-dents were excited to use their hands and get down to work as they produced delicious labor of love.
God’s Heavenly Kingdom by Sister Caritas
When I began going to Catholic school in the 5th Grade, there was an older pastor. He was a Monsignor. He did not walk well. Every month he would come to school and go to every classroom and quote a scripture passage. He would bless us and leave until he returned the next month. We did not see him except once in a while outside near the Rectory. All these many years and I still remember him and the passage he always quoted. It is in today’s second reading. “What eye has not seen, and ear has not heard, and what has not entered the human heart, what God has prepared for those who love him.” There are very many beautiful things in our world, such as sunrises, sun,sets, mountains and many other things of God’s creation. The passage says even all these wonderful things are not as beautiful or wonderful as what awaits us in heaven. All the profound things we have heard; all the beautiful music we have listened to, is far surpassed by what we will hear in heaven. The passage tells us that we cannot even imagine or dream of what heaven will really be like. We will know unending peace, joy, and happiness. There will be no sickness, death, or suffering. All of this God has prepared “for those who love him”. This is the destiny for which we were all created, to be with God in heaven. What are each of us willing to give to reach the kingdom of heaven? Can you keep the commandments God has given? Can you live loving God above all things and your neighbor as yourself? Will you reach out to others and share the Word of God, the way of Jesus? Will you open yourself to God’s Spirit so God can act through you to further the Kingdom of God on earth and, thereby, reach this glorious heavenly kingdom which is the mystery God “has prepared for those who love Him”?
Saturday, February 15 - Vigil of the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 p.m. + Ed Glabicki (Karen and Adrian Goetz) + Dora Vanvalkenburgh (Joe & Rena Zito) + Virginia Pienta (Rose Kisielowski) + Birth. Rem.: Christine Valencia (Frank & Sophie Nardi) + Birth. Rem.: Mary Sasak (Frank & Sophie Nardi) + Ann.: Hazel Nardi (Frank & Sophie Nardi) Divine Mercy for All (C. Kisielente Family) Sunday, February 16 - The Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:00 a.m. + Delia Perez (St. Barbara Thursday Bingo Health Blessings: Koen Guest (Guest Family) 9:30 a.m. + Hil & Alice Gerlach (B. Glabicki) + Mary Diaz DeLeon (Family) + Virginia Pienta (Cathy & Phil Whitehouse) + Rizzo Family (Sonny) Health Blessings: Barbara Rekar (B. Glabicki) Monday, February 17 - Weekday; The Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order 8:00 a.m. Mass at St. Therese Church Tuesday, February 18 - Weekday 8:00 a.m. + Deceased Members of the Krygowski Family (Spalla Family) Wednesday, February 19 - Weekday 8:00 a.m. Mass at St. Therese Church Thursday, February 20 - Weekday 8:00 a.m. + Ed Lenicky (Dee) Friday, February 21 - St. Peter Damian 8:00 a.m. Mass at St. Therese Church Saturday, February 22 - The Chair of St. Peter 8:00 a.m. Mother’s Day Remembrance Saturday, February 22 - Vigil of The Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 p.m. + Socorro Velazquez (Family) + Ruben Velazquez III (Family) + Bernadette Zito (Joe & Rena Zito) Health Bless,: Julia Nurbhai (Adeline Skokal) Sunday, February 23 - The Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:00 a.m. + Celine “Cis” Krok (St. Barbara Thursday Bingo) Health Blessings: Koen Guest (Guest Family) 9:30 a.m. + Bill Beyer (B. Glabicki) + Ralph Musial (B. Glabicki) + Lorraine Slotarski (Maryann DeParis & Frank) + Virginia Pienta (Cliff & Arlene Whitehouse) + Birth. Rem.: Matthew Slotarski (Maryann DeParis) + Joseph Weindorfer (Rosemary Bauer)
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND 5:00 p.m. Altar Servers: A. Chan Eucharistic Ministers: A. Skokal, J. Lukwinski, R. Carden Lectors: V. Godinez, L. Saletta Greeters: D. Becatti, Y. Bobadilla SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD 6:00 a.m. Altar Server: G. Vanderford Eucharistic Ministers: S. Guest, J. Balasa, G. Vanderford Lector: J. Bertucci 9:30 a.m. Altar Servers: L. Kwiatkowski, J. P. Kwiatkowski, J. Kwiatkowski Eucharistic Ministers: H. Alonzo, A. Alonzo, C. Whitehouse Lectors: Sr. K. McNulty, L. Szczepanski Greeters: C. Parcon, G. Parcon
LITURGICAL MINISTERS
Weekly Collection - February 7th - 8th
Sunday Envelopes (80) $ 1,584.00 Sunday Children’s Collection $ 5.00 Sunday Loose $ 661.00 Utility Bill Collection (38) $ 779.00 Total Collection $ 3,029.00 YTD Weekly Actual $ 79,669.26 $ 3,029.00 Goal $192,000.00 $ 6,400.00 % of Goal 41% 47% Votives & Vigil Lights: $ 137.00 December Give Central: 1st $ 1,895.00 2nd $ 390.00
Thursday, February 6, 2020 Mary and Karli
$500 Coverall Split
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The Lighting Sponsor for the week:
Health Blessings: Virginia Zawacki Requested by: Krzyzanski Sisters
Baptisms: Parents must be registered practicing parishioners and attend a baptismal preparation session before a baptism will be scheduled. Call the rectory office for further information. Communion Calls: Please contact the Rectory when someone who is homebound or in the hospital wishes a visit to receive Holy Communion or the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. The Anointing of the Sick is for anyone seriously sick and not only for those near death. Ministry of Care: Eucharistic Ministers are available to visit, pray with, and bring Holy Communion to those who are sick and unable to attend Mass. Notify the Parish Office when this service is needed. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a program for anyone inquiring and seeking information about entering the Catholic faith. Weddings: Weddings need to be scheduled at least six months in advance. Couples are reminded to secure the Church date before the reception hall.
Please pray for those homebound, hospitalized and in need of continued prayers: Amalia Agins, Austin Agins, Bernadette Agins, Joyce Agins, Stephen Agins, Mary Aguirre, Debbie Annerino, Walter Annerino, Amy Averet, Kimberly Babe, Geraldine Baldwin, Tony Baressi, Judith Beaudry, Christine Bertucci, Joseph ‘Joey’ Bertucci, Lonnie & Theresa Bertucci-Falls, Jennifer Bond, Fr. Michael Bowler, Jeff Bowman, Andrea Brongiel, David Brost, Mary Camarda, Anthony Capone Sr., Adele Castro, Laverne Connolly, Tim Consola, Joe Cruz, Patti Cuchetto, Paul DeGrazia, Henry Diaz DeLeon, Jacqueline Dybas, Kathy Egle, Nenita Feliciano, Jerry Felske, Minnie Ford, Natalia Francone, Bill Frank, Darlene Frost, Harold Frost, Paul Gadomski, Ray Gadomski, Lily Ann Galloway, John Gasca, Cheryl Lynn Gilhooly, Bernadette Glabicki, Ed Glos, Pat Grieco, Koen Guest, Jose P. Gutierrez, Kellar Harris, Lynette Heidemann, Jasmine Henson, Denise Holland, Gwen Holub, Morris Humphrey, Michaeline Hunter, Ted Hunter, Suzanne Ivester, Jennifer Janson, Chester Jendryczka, Dr. Joe, John Kaput, Dorothy Kawalerski, Rose Kisielowski, Stanley Kiwala, Anna Kolendo, Janice Kutansky, Craig Labudda, Ken Labudda, Sunny Labudda, Baby Kinsley Paige Leschinsky, Kiera Litwin, Lenny Loretto, Richard Lyznicki, Nancy Mallory, John Mangan, Kayle Marth, Paul Martinez, Bill Marczuk, Zena Masi, Maria Mawgwi, Lil’ Joe Michalak, Cindy Moore, Dr. Mike, Cydney Muti, Stephanie Nicks, Deacon Jack O’Leary, Theresa Oleszkiewicz, Allison Pakula, Virginia Pakula, Eva Castillion Parcon, Josie Petkus, Michael Petruck, Dolores Pienta, Mitchell Pienta, Ellen Pietrzak, Beverly Pirelli, Ray Polakowski, Robert Potter, Barbara Rekar, Josephine Richardson, Sandra Rios, Joel Rivera, Jose Rodriguez, Jose C. Rodriguez, Mila Rolon, Dolly Roti, Ellen Ryan, Therese Ryndak, Maria Saludo, Edward John Schmit, Jr., Laverne Scianna, Kennedy Shepski, Adeline Skokal, Raymond Smolinski, Gary Solverson, Sharon Solverson, Rosalie Spalla, Diane Spata, Joanne Stewart, Lauren Stronczek, Rose Stronczek, Robert Synal, Baby Zachary Synal, Emily Rose Thomas, Norbert Trojanowski, Bill Ufferman, Dolores Ufferman, Dave Ulczycki, George Vanderford Sr., George Vanderford Jr., Juan Vargas, Ava Walczak, Sadie Walker, Barbara Webb, Bill Webb, Sylvia Wiertel, Madison Young, Eugene & John Zabek, Virginia Zawacki, Irene Zima
MASS SCHEDULE WEEKEND LITURGIES St. Barbara: Saturday: 5:00 pm; Sunday: 6:00am, 9:30 am St. Therese: Mandarin Mass on the 2nd Saturday of the month at 4:00 pm followed by Bible sharing and food. Sunday: 8:00 am, 10:30 am; and Mandarin Mass on the 4th Sunday of each month at 12:30 p.m.
WEEKDAY LITURGIES St. Barbara: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday: 8:00 am St. Therese: Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 8:00 am HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION St. Barbara: Vigil Mass: 7:00 pm; Holy Day Masses: 6:00 am, 8:00 am St. Therese: 8:00 am, 7:00 pm FIRST FRIDAY HOLY HOUR: St. Therese - 7:00 pm FIRST SATURDAY HEALING MASS: St. Barbara Chapel - 8:00 am CONFESSION St. Barbara: Saturday 4:15 - 4:45 pm or by appointment St. Therese: By appointment THE ROSARY St. Barbara: The Rosary is prayed on Sunday at 5:30 a.m. before 6:00 am Mass.
Pastor: Fr . Francis Li [email protected] Associate Pastor: Fr . Lukas Oduor Ouda [email protected] School Principal: Ms. Lisa Deborah Oi [email protected] Oper. Director: Mr. Piotr M. Wojtasik [email protected] Music Director: Ms. Eva Mrgan [email protected] Parish Secretaries: Ms. Dolores Becatti [email protected] Ms. Judy Lukwinski [email protected]
St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta Parish St. Barbara Church
2859 South Throop Street Chicago, Illinois 60608
www.StBarbaraChicago.org Rectory Phone: (312) 842-7979 Rectory Fax: (312) 842-7978 School Phone: (312) 326-6243 School Fax: (312) 842-7960
St. Therese Church 218 West Alexander Street
Chicago, Illinois 60616 www.sttheresechinatown.org
Rectory Phone: (312) 842-6777
OFFICE HOURS: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. The office is closed on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
