A u g u s t 1 1 , 2 0 1 3 N i n e t e e n t h S u n d a y i n O r d i n a r y T i m e

Saint Denis THE COMMUNITY OF

Our St. Denis Mission Statement

We, the Catholic Christian Community of St. Denis, as followers of Jesus Christ,

call ourselves: to create a prayerful environment; to provide for spiritual, educational and

social growth; to promote hospitality; to ensure the evangelization of our faith; and to minister to the

people of our parish, our Ashburn community and our world.

We l c o m e t o

Church: 3456 W. 83rd Place Rectory: 8301 S. St. Louis Ave. Rectory Hours: Mon.-Wed: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thurs. & Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Phone: 773-434-3313 Fax: 773-776-3922 E-mail: stdenis@archchicago.org Web site: www.stdenischicago.org

Religious Education Office Hours: Please contact the rectory office.

reledstdenis8301@gmail.com Phone: 773-322-7542

stdenismanna@gmail.com

stdenismusic@yahoo.com

Pastor: Rev. Ted Ostrowski Music Director Jeff Naber Coordinator of Religious Education Sr. Elizabeth Lynch (Interim) Deacon Couple Tom & Katy Ewers Lay Ministry Team Larry Adams Buena Carrion Carole Dansky Patricia Houston Ellen Kilmurry Marilyn Novotny Mary Rummery Ted Schultz

Saturday, August 10, 2013 4:00 p.m. Francis Reider Sunday, August 11, 2013 8:00 a.m. Francisco Jose P. Paz 10:30 a.m. Casimir Skocz 12:30 p.m. Raymond Carrero Monday, August 12, 2013 8:30 a.m. Eleonore Leisz Tuesday, August 13, 2013 8:30 a.m. Marilyn Kwasny Wednesday, August 14, 2013 8:30 a.m. Jim & Lorraine Quinn Thursday, August 15, 2013 8:30 a.m. Roman A. Czapla Friday, August 16, 2013 8:30 a.m. Gene Chesen Saturday, August 17, 2013 4:00 p.m. Donald Penn Sunday, August 18, 2013 8:00 a.m. Jerry Magold 10:30 a.m. Daniel R. Breslin 12:30 p.m. Raymond Carrero

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THIS AND THAT

Thursday is the feast of the Assumption of

the Blessed Virgin Mary into heaven. Masses

for the Holy Day of August 15th will take place

at 8:30 AM and at 7:00 PM. Mary is full of

grace, the Mother of God, yet one of us, a hu-

man being. Join us as we celebrate our belief

that at her death her body was assumed into

heaven.

Work on the new burner for the boiler has

continued intermittently this summer. The in-

stallers should finish up soon. This should

remedy the heating problems we experienced

last winter in church.

Since Fr. Luis went on his sabbatical year I

have been presiding at all of our Masses. I am

happy to let you know that beginning in Sep-

tember we will have an occasional visiting priest

to celebrate Mass with us. The Augustinians

stationed at St. Turibius will be with us periodi-

cally when available. You might see one of

them at any of our Masses including the Mass

in Spanish. This will begin next month.

Scripture scholars alert! Our Scripture Re-

flections group will reconvene on Wednesday,

August 21st immediately following the 8:30 AM

Mass. This weekly group meets to read and

discuss the Sunday readings. Occasionally, we

stray on to other related topics. You are invited

to become a scripture scholar too! Join us

Wednesday morning for faith sharing, a few

laughs, and good company. We would love to

have you join us.

This bulletin includes some information on

the Archdiocesan initiative on immigration re-

form. Please read it closely. I will offer a little

bit more about this issue next week.

May God bless us all,

Fr. Ted

Let us pray for the repose of

the soul of:

Rose Vrablic

Lord, hold our military men and women in your

loving hands….

Dannielle Carroll Miguel Cruz Jr. Ryan Danielian Paul Kennedy John Klaer Patrick Leamy Stephen Lynch Michael Miller Drake O’Connor De Los Rios Stephen Solon Stephen Wisinski Antonio Worthy Jr.

Lord, hold our military men and women in your

loving hands….

Dannielle Carroll Miguel Cruz Jr. Ryan Danielian Paul Kennedy John Klaer Patrick Leamy Stephen Lynch Michael Miller Drake O’Connor De Los Rios Stephen Solon Stephen Wisinski Antonio Worthy Jr.

Terri Bearson, Vera Cassata, Patrick Conway, Dan Curley, Paola Hidalgo Cruz, Elida Diaz, Thomas Ewers, John Klages, Tom Klocek, Dave Krause, William Lynch, Socorro Martinez, William Mayer, Jack Paha, Jeanne Reidy, Mary Rummery, Cindy Sineni, Richard Skocz, Madeline Tatgenhorst, Bryon Weaver, Natalie Wittmacher

To add a name to this list, a family member needs to call the rec-tory office. Due to privacy laws, no name will be added to the prayer list unless the person making the request gives their name and phone number. Each individual’s name will remain on this prayer list for four weeks. The hospitalized are automatically added to this list when we are aware of their hospitalization.

Collection Report July 27 & 28, 2013…………………..………$2949.35 3

A memorial donation in the

amount of $1000 was

received from the Family

In Loving Memory of

Rose Vrablic

TO REGISTER YOUR CHILDREN

FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES

Come to the rectory office Monday through Friday,

9:00am—4:00pm to register your children for class.

All students registered before September 1st will be

entered into a raffle for a back pack filled with school

supplies. There will be two winners!

Classes begin September 8, 2013.

Que no se les olvide registrar a sus niños

AHORA

Para las clases de educaciõn religiosa

Venga a la rectoria de lunes a viernes

9:00 am—4:00 pm para registrar a sus hijos

Todos los estudiantes registrados antes del-

primero de Septiembre entrarán a una rifa

de una mochila llena de utiles para la escuela.

Habra dos ganadores.

Clases empiezan domingo, septiembre 8 del

2013.

Catholic Campaign for Immigration

Reform since 2005

Justice for Immigrants

Comprehensive Immigration Reform

After many years—following the senate vote of 68-32

in favor of the comprehensive immigration bill, S.

744—we have finally reached the crucial moment for

which we’ve worked and prayed so fervently, and we

need the participation of your parish in the penultimate

phase. Attention has turned to the House of Represen-

tatives, and the critical process to pass and sign a bill

into law must be completed in the fall 2013 because of

the 2014 election year. Local representatives need to

hear the voices of people in their district beginning in

Congress’ August recess when representatives return

to their home office.

On July 9th over 100 parishioners from 32 parishes

(immigrant and native-born) and clergy and religious

leaders participated in a Congressional planning ses-

sion sponsored by our office. The outcome is a 40 day

campaign of Prayer, Fasting and Action that will begin

on Thursday, August 15, 2013 (Feast of the Assump-

tion and Our Lady of San Juan de los Lagos) and cul-

minate in an Archdiocesan Pilgrimage on Saturday,

October 12. (save the date… details to be announced.)

Office for Immigrant Affairs & Immigration

Education

WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE Saturday at 4:00 pm

Sunday at 8:00, 10:30 am, 12:30 pm (Spanish)

WEEKLY MASS SCHEDULE Monday through Friday ................ 8:30 am

NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP

AND THE ROSARY 8:10 am on Tuesday.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Parents are required to at-

tend a Baptismal Preparation class prior to the baptism of

their child. Call the rectory office for dates and times.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: Arrangements begin by

calling the rectory office for an appointment with our Pastor.

It is our privilege to share your celebration with you. Accord-

ing to Diocesan policy, preparations are to be made at least 4

months prior to the desired date.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Individual confes-

sions are heard on Saturdays from 3:00—3:45 pm. Reconcilia-

tion Services are celebrated during the Lenten and Advent

Seasons. Consult the bulletin for specific times and dates.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK AND COMMUNION TO

THE HOMEBOUND Our priest or Ministers of Care will gladly serve you. Call the

rectory office to make arrangements.

NEW PARISHIONERS You are most welcome and are asked to come to the rectory

office to register. We are pleased to welcome you to our

St. Denis family.

INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CATHOLIC? We have an enriching and exciting program called the RCIA

(Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults). Contact Fr. Ted at the

rectory if you would like more information.

HOLY DAY MASS SCHEDULE Consult the bulletin for the specific dates and times.

RECTORY SECRETARY AND BUSINESS HOURS Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION We have an excellent Religious Education Program for our

Public School Children. For more information call the

rectory office.

Minister’s Schedule Saturday, August 17, 2013 at 4:00 pm Lector: Josephine Voldrich

Eucharistic Ministers: team C

Sunday August 18 2013 at 8:00 am Lector: Juvy Groyon

Eucharistic Ministers: team C

Sunday, August 18, 2013 at 10:30 am Lectors: Renee Pletsch

Eucharistic Ministers: team C

Altar Servers: R. Groyon, S. Schultz &

D. O’Connor De Los Rios

Sunday, August 18, 2013 at 12:30 pm Lector:

Altar Servers Eduardo Jara, Miriam Martinez &

Irann Martinez

Music / Hymns / Psalm August 10 & 11, 2013

Nineteenth Sunday in

Ordinary Time

If Today You Hear God’s Voice,

Harden Not Your Hearts...

Ent: #314 As We Gather At

Your Table

Prep: #510 Out of Darkness

Com: #351 Eat This Bread

Rec: #618 Jerusalem, My Happy

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Thursday, August 15th is the Feast of the Assump-

tion of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Mass will be

celebrated at 8:30 am and 7:00 pm on that day.

Join us for this Holy day of celebration in honor of

the Blessed Virgin Mary.