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       Monday – June 27, 2016 8:00 PM (Noon) – Elaine M. Budzisz 12:00 PM (Noon) – Mass in English 7:00 PM – Mass in Polish Tuesday- June 28—Memorial of St. Irenaeus 8:00 AM – Mass in English 12:00 PM (Noon) – Mass in English 7:00 PM – Mass in Polish Wednesday- June 29—Solemnity of St. Peter and Paul 8:00 AM – Mass in English 12:00 PM (Noon) – Mass in English 7:00 PM – Mass in Polish Thursday- June 30, 2016 8:00 AM – Florence Mullins rq. Mother 12:00 PM (Noon) – Thanksgiving for all blessings rq. Duran Family 7:00 PM – Mass in Polish Friday- July 1, 2016 8:00 AM – Recovery of health for Anthony R. Coco 12:00 PM (Noon) – Teodozja Fey 7:00 PM – Mass in Polish Saturday- July 2, 2016 7:00AM- Mass in Polish 8:00 AM – Janina Borek 5:00 PM – Angelino Biasbas Sunday – July 3, 2016 7:00 AM - za ofiarodawców i dobrodziejow naszej parafii, o

zdrowie i Boże błogosławieństwo oraz opiekę Matki Najświętszej w czasie choroby dla zięcia, o zdrowia dla mnie i całej mojej rodziny Ewa i Jan Kabat, Maria i Jan Budzioch oraz ich dzieci, Franciszek Budzioch,

8:30 AM – Vic Lambinicio 10:00 AM –All Benefactors of St. Ferdinand Parish 10:15 AM – za ofiarodawców i dobrodziejow naszej parafii, +Franciszek Kedzior 12:30 PM – In thanksgiving for our Priests 3:00 PM – za ofiarodawców i dobrodziejow naszej parafii, 5:00PM- Julita Bau sta 2nd Ann. of her death 7:00 PM- za ofiarodawców i dobrodziejow naszej parafii,

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Mass Intentions The sanctuary lamps this week are lit for:

Congratulations!

Marriage Banns

Rest in Peace

DEVOTIONS

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION - Held each Thursday following the 8:00 a.m. Mass un l 6:45p.m.

DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET Divine Mercy Chaplet is prayed in English everyday from Monday to Friday following 8:00 a.m. Mass. Please take a short break

from your busy life and join the ladies in prayers. On eve-ry Saturday right a er 8:00 a.m. Mass prayer to St. Anne is being said. Please stop by the Church and offer to God at least a few moments of your me.

Living & deceased members of Scarpeli & Greco

We Welcome in Baptism

Best wishes to couples married in our church: Wojciech Sajdak &Kinga Wilk

Mateusz Wojcikiewicz & Magdalena Mitoraj Waldemar Franz & Karolina Ladzinska

First: Jozef Jaroszewski Jr. & Elizabeth Angarone Second:

Dawid Kotowski & Joanna Krzywosz Third: Buczakowski Karol& Ewelina Miga

Please remember to pray for the souls of all our faithful departed, especially:

Emily Konopka

Oliver Kantor son of Marcin Zbigniew and Monika ( Kurczynska) Kantor Eloise Victoria Skawski daughter of Adrian James and Jus ne Be na (Gembala) Skawski Daria Zubrycki daughter of Marcin and Martyna Daria (Okulowicz) Zubrycki

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

E.A. Anayan

Remember in Prayer As members of the parish faith community, it is our responsibility to remember both in concrete and spiritual ways those who cannot celebrate with us each week because they are ill. Those who are sick in turn,

remember all of us daily in their prayers and in their sufferings.

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Our Stewardship of Treasure

Irene Rowe Mary Ayello Anthony R. Coco Lo e Chrapla Violet Del Vacchio Edward Waytula Pat Ostrowski William Keleher Arlene Garcia Diana Krzyzanowski Nick Paolino Jean Staniszewski Laura Schofield Calvin Upton Julie D’Agos no Luna Family Brianna Jurczykowski Susan Milostan Robert Malek Michael F. Coco Tish Vanoni Jodi Mack Geraldine Mack Agnes Coco Ester Baran Isabell Beyer Deadra Kusek Stanley Podgorny Laverne Greco Steve Johns Barbara Alderson Anna DeBold Kathleen Barr Lesley Barr Mary Hal n Virginia Starsiak Veena Bhat Veronica Segovia Frances Skrabacz Marion Watermann Richard Behrendt Joseph Biancalana Sr. Joseph Biancalana Steve Garorowski

Grace Miceli Dolly D’Agos no Jerry Mack Julia Szyelik Jim Jezuit George Keehn Donald Trainor Maureen Keith Dolly Aloisio Michael Spano Judy Fahey Lee Ready John Ready Gack Fahey Jadwiga Glowacz Petronella Latuszek Jack Fahey Jany Aloisio Margery Janz Jody Panek Chris ne Gross Zareli Saavedra Helen Szostak Be y Hotcaveg Mary Lynn Remijan Wiliam Remijan Arle e Prasteher Richard Wojcichowski Frank De Marco Stefan Wiśniewski Carmela DiTata Stanisław Cwieka

John Brown Joanna Grzeszkowiak Felix Aquino Marry Henning Teri & Fred Bauer Lena Dorado Elaine M. Budzisz Pat Wenzl Mary Ann Reynen Sco Paterson Adam Shersshen

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE SERVING IN THE MILITARY

SPC Jeffrey Foerster ; SA Andrew Rios

Pvt2 Nicholas Whelan; CPL Derrick Mateja

Thank you!

Thank you for sharing your „TREASURE” with St. Ferdinand Parish

BÓG ZAPŁAĆ!

PLEASE REMEMBER ST. FERDINAND PARISH IN YOUR WILL.

We invite anyone able to help with the church cleaning. Please join us weekly on Mondays at 5:00 pm

and Fridays at 10:00 am. Thank you!

Sincere THANK YOU to all who give their me to keep our church clean. Thank you for your faithfulness and dependability. Please know

that your help is very much valued and appreciated.

MASS TIME LECTOR

5:00 PM DeLeon E. Mele, R. Scarpelli

8:30

10:00 AM (chapel)

12:30 PM

5:00PM

B. Koziol

J .Zarate, M. Madrano

M. Syodia/ L. Perez

J. McGinnis, E. Anaya, D. Ash. M. Barnhart, W. Rodriguez

J. Zarate, M. Madrano

Z. Syodia

SATURDAY, July 2

SUNDAY, July 3

M. McGinnis, T. Kass

J/C Mazurek

Envelops: $5,142.00 Loose: $2,676.00 Total: $7,818.00

SUNDAY, June 12, 2016

SUNDAY, June 19, 2016 Envelops: $5,397.00 Loose: $2,998.00 Total: $8,395.00

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Tips for Replenishing Your Prayer Life By Emily Sullivan

This special Jubilee of Mercy calls us to reflect on the reality of God’s love for us. Perhaps the most difficult facet of this love and mercy is that we must accept it. It is not enough that we have received the mercy of God—we must choose to say “yes” to it so that God’s mercy might change and transform us. Living out this reality of God’s love and mercy for us can some mes be challenging, especially when life gets busy. The Office for the New Evangeliza on’s intern, Emily Sullivan, has created 5 Strategies for staying connected to God’s mercy: “What if you woke up today with only the things you thanked God for yesterday?” Try to ask yourself this and reflect on it throughout the day. Show gra tude to God for the things that you don’t ordinarily give a second thought: waking up and being able to see your loved ones, having the ability to walk, or taking a long, relaxing shower because of our plen ful water supply. The days that you don’t have me for God are the days you need Him most. Saint Paul reassures us that life is not meant to be stressful. He wrote, “Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplica on with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7) When you’re feeling overwhelmed, take a deep breath and just let go, and let God. Ask God how you can service Him for the day. We all know that a rela onship rooted in love requires effort from both people. Though God wants to listen to each of our prayers, it is important to remember to ask how you can help Him. Ask that you may glow with the Holy Spirit to be a vessel of His mercy and bring more people into rela onship with Christ. Ask to be empowered by the word of God so that others can see how wonderful life is when you live for God.

Don’t forget, “they will know we are Chris ans by our love.” Drive in silence. Phone calls and emails, radio and television—our minds are o en occupied with the noise of technology, leaving only a li le of our day for quality me with God. The silence does not always need to be filled with inten onal or rote prayer; instead, the silence is meant to help you reflect on your day, to invite God into that reflec on. Silence gives us the opportunity to encounter God, whereas most

mes technology takes up most of our a en on. Pick one verse from the Bible and meditate on that for a few minutes before you start your day. Make it your inten on for the day. Wake up and select just one or two verses from the Bible to read over a few mes. Allow the Scripture to sink in so that you can be mindful of its message all day long. This is a wonderful way to incorporate Scripture into your busy lifestyle because even though you are reading a small sec on, you will mindfully carry it with you throughout the day. Mercy Challenge It’s difficult to remain mindful of Christ with constant interrup ons overcoming our day. On these hec c days, try the spiritual work of mercy of maintaining pa ence! Pray the Our Father and cast your worries on the Lord!

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SUNDAY AND WEEKLY MASSES ON TELEVISION for those unable to leave their homes because of age or ailment to a end Mass:

Sunday Mass at Mercy Home for Boys and Girls Sunday mornings - 9:30 a.m. WGN-TV, Channel 9, Chicago EWTN Television Daily Mass Daily - 7 a.m., 11 a.m., 6 p.m., 11 p.m.

SATURDAY SCRIPTURES SESSION: AN INVITATION Pope Francis, encourages preachers and all Catholics, to spend me for lec o divina, the prayerful reflec on on the word of God appointed for us in the liturgy each weekend. It began Saturday morning June 18, and will be con nuing through the summer, Fr. Albert Judy is looking forward to mee ng with parishioners who are interested in devo ng more me and thought to the Scripture readings for the weekend. It would be a great opportunity for our lectors, but everyone is invited. We will gather a er the 8 am morning Mass, about 8:45, and finish before 10. The place will be the rectory basement, with entrance through the garden gate. Maybe there will be coffee and donuts.

ONLINE DONATIONS St.Ferdinand Church accepts online dona ons through CompuWerx Company. Our online dona on service is a safe, secure, and paperless way to make your contribu on. It was designed specifically for Catholic churches and schools in the Chicago area and many other parishes have already found success with it. The site allows you to make automa cally repea ng payments on a schedule that works best for you, using any credit card, debit card or electronic bank account. We believe that having a flexible online giving op on will make it easier for many of you to support St. Ferdinand Church. Please visit www.s erdinandchurch.com and click on the “DONATE” link located in the upper le corner of the page -it will take a few minutes to set up your gi s. If you are a registered parishioner, your contribu ons will be automa cally linked to your Envelope ID number through our system; and if not, you can s ll make a dona on as a guest, registered supporter, or anonymous donor. Thank you for your generosity and support! If you need further assistance or more informa on, feel free to contact Sr. Kamila Wojdyla at the rectory at 773-622-5900 ext. 222

St. Ferdinand St. Vincent De Paul Cristian Outreach (COR) Over the past several weeks, you our loyal supporters have blessed us with food, and monetary support. May our LORD bless you, and please keep up the good work. We need toilet paper, paper towels, body soap, new toothbrushes. And anything else you can think of.

Sincerely, Michael McGinniss St. Vincent Depaul Cris an Outreach. 773 622 9732 ARE YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW WIDOWED? Retreat | workshop for widowed, men and women. Wondering: How long it takes before things begin to look be er? How to move forward with your life? Then consider a ending one of the retreat/workshops being held this summer for widowed men and women.

July 9 and 10, 2016 St. Julie Billiart, Tinley Park, IL

July 23 and 24, 2016 Holy Family Parish, Inverness, IL

August 13 and 14, 2016 Mary Queen of Heaven, Elmhurst, IL

Being widowed is a special loss, and this program is designed especially to help the widowed find hope and joy again. Space limited – register early. Joyful Again Widowed Ministry 1.708.354.7211 | joyfulagain7211@gmail.com www.joyfulagain.org

GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS Sunday, September 18 The Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass will be held on Sunday, September 18, 2016, at 2:45 PM, at Holy Name Cathedral, 735 North State Street, Chicago, Illinois. Couples married in 1966 interested in a ending this celebra on should contact their parish to register. For further informa on, call the Marriage and Family Ministries Office at 312.534.8351 or visit the website: www.marriageandfamilyministries.org.

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Blessed Mother Teresa Exhibit of Love and Mercy Is Coming to St. Bride Parish in South Shore 7801 South Coles Avenue Chicago, IL - 60649 July 14 – 21, 2016 An amazing exhibit, brought to us by Blessed Teresa of Calcu a’s religious order of Sisters, the Missionaries of Charity, has over 75 full color panels of her life story; from her birth and her voca on story, to her amazing life work of love and mercy devoted to the Heart of Jesus, serving the sick, poor, hungry, lonely, and vulnerable. Come and explore this woman of God’s life and ministry as we prepare for her canoniza on in September 2016. The exhibit is in both English and Spanish, is both text and images, and is appropriate for all ages. We will also have with us a First Class Relic of Blessed Mother Teresa. Special Masses and services will be held throughout the week, including a Mass with Bishop Joseph N. Perry on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at 4 PM. We welcome groups that may want to visit for prayer! Mass can be arranged for these groups or their own devo ons can be celebrated. All schedules are subject to change. Check our website for the complete schedule, latest updates and more informa on. www.st-bride.org

Catholic Charities Legal Assistance Department Catholic Chari es Legal Assistance Department has a orneys and volunteer a orneys available to provide advice in numerous areas of law. If you are unsure about your legal rights or lost in the legal system, let us help you. Services include in-depth advice and possible direct representa on on many issues, including landlord/tenant issues, family law, consumer and debtor rights, foreclosure, employment issues, orders of protec on, power of a orney, and more. CCLA provides free to low cost legal services to eligible low-income individuals. For help and more informa on, contact the legal advice line at (312) 948-6821. Catholic Chari es Maternity & Adop on Services PREGNANT? There are op ons. What do I do? Who should I tell? It’s scary. You can turn to us. Catholic Chari es Maternity & Adop on Services has resources to serve teens, single women, and couples facing unplanned pregnancies. We are here to help, without pressuring you. We can talk about your op ons as you plan for your child’s future. We can help you whether you decide to parent your child, or make a plan of adop on. If you are not sure what to do, our 24-hour hotline has caring & professional counselors available to help you. Our services are free & confiden al. Call 1-800-CARE-002 / 312-454-1717.

Archdiocese of Chicago's 229 Catholic Schools Hang Peace Banners on School Buildings to Demonstrate Commitment to a Peaceful Summer Archdiocese of Chicago's Quigley Pastoral Center also has peace banners on display

Chicago, IL (June 21, 2016) In the wake of the violence in Orlando and across the country, including in the Archdiocese of Chicago, the Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Schools remain commi ed to peace. Throughout the summer, the Archdiocese’s 229 Catholic Schools will display banners that say “We are Praying for Peaceful Summer. Join Us.” in the hopes of uni ng the community in peace. Last month 79,000 Catholic school students, 7,500 Catholic school staff members and more than 500 Archdiocesan Pastoral Center employees joined together to pray the “Prayer of St. Francis” for a peaceful summer. “Our schools are unified under a Catholic mission, and are ins tu ons that foster peace, mercy and understanding,” said Jim Rigg, Ph.D., Superintendent of Catholic Schools. “Peace begins within each of us, par cularly our children. We hope that all who see these banners take a moment to pray and reflect on how they can promote peace.” Banners will also be hung at the Archdiocese’s Quigley Pastoral Center. “We hope this banner display will encourage the community to join us in our prayer for peace and change for the be er,” said Archbishop Blase J. Cupich. “We must pray and take ac on to address the many causes of violence in our world. Prayer is powerful and ac on is needed.” The Archdiocesan Office for Peace and Jus ce, chicagopeaceandjus ce.org, has addi onal informa on and resources about peace ini a ves in the Archdiocese.

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Monday — June 27 , 2016 Children Mission Camp (Convent) 6:00PM — Troop #51 (Jason Torba Center) 6:00PM — Knights of Columbus (Canning Hall)

Tuesday — June 28, 2016 Children Mission Camp (Convent) 5:00PM — Radosc (Jason Torba Mee ng) 6:00PM — Chicagowskie Slowiki (Chapel) 7:30PM — Bap sm Prepara on in Polish (Church)

Wednesday — June 29, 2016 Children Mission Camp (Convent) 5:00PM — Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena (Church) 6:00PM — Chicagowskie Slowiki (Chapel) 6:30PM — Legion of Mary (Small Convent)

Thursday — June 30, 2016 Children Mission Camp (Convent) 2:30PM — Jr. Legion of Mary Adora on (Church) 7:00PM — Filareci (Chapel) Friday — July 1, 2016 Children Mission Camp (Convent) Saturday —July 2, 2016 Children Mission Camo (Convent) Sunday— July 3, 2016 Children Mission Camp (Convent)  

THIS WEEK AT SAINT FERDINAND PARISH

WELCOME TO OUR CHURCH

If you are new to our church or just visi ng, please stop and introduce yourself. We are pleased to have you share in this celebra on of the Eucharist. If you do not have home, or if your church is not home to you, we invite you to become part of our parish family. Please call or stop by our parish office to register 773-622-5900. We are glad you are here and hope you will join us.

Poker Tournament Fundraiser: July 9, 7 p.m.-midnight at Santa Maria del Popolo Parish Center, 151 N. Lincoln Ave, Mundelein; $75 buy-in with cash games and blackjack all evening; food and bar available; for informa on, call 847- 949-8300 or email santamariadelpopolo@ gmail.com. St. Bartholomew carnival: July 7, 6-10 p.m.; July 8, 6-11 p.m.; July 9, 4-11 p.m.; July 10, 2-10 p.m.; rides and games; food, beer garden; bingo and loteria; raffles; megapasses good for all four days, $50 before July 7; St. Bar tholomew Par ish grounds, 4910 W. Addison St. St. Ma hew Job Search Ministry: 1001 e. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, for more info on mee ngs, call 847-891-1220. Grief support group: “Finding Hope/Healing Hearts,” Wednesdays May 18-July 20, 6:30-8 p.m. at St. Mary of the Annuncia on, Mundelein; $30 covers two books and materials, contact Diane Mulroe for registra on and/or informa on at dmulroe@stmota.org or 847-223-0010. Weekend of Reflec on: July 8- 10, hosted by Holy Angels Ladies Volunteers at Chicago Cenacle, 513 W. Fullerton Parkway; retreat master Fr. Phillip Kiley; $135 includes lodging and meals from dinner July 8 to lunch July 10; call Sr. Gloria Haagensen at 773-528-6300. Women’s Center: main office at 5116 N. Cicero Avenue, is looking for volunteers to answer phones and other tasks, call Page at 773-794- 8807 or email pscarle @womenscenter. org. St. Vincent de Paul/Resurrec on Church: needs men’s

clothing, jeans, hiking boots, belts, sleeping bags, jackets,

hand tools, 3043 N. Francisco Ave., call Mrs. Moore for pick-

up, at 773-478-9705.

SENIOR BOWLING LEAGUE Club 50* is looking for seniors to join a bowling league. Bowling is at the Brunswick Yone, 3111 River Road in River Grove. We bowl Wednesday’s at 12:30pm. It’s lots of fun and good exercise too! If you are interested in joining us call: Pat 708-456-7511 for more informa on.

HURTING FROM ABORTION? There are people who un-derstand and can help. Are you hur ng emo onally and spiritually a er an abor on? There is hope for your future! If you're suffering because of an abor on, you may feel alone. But you are not. Call 1-888-456-HOPE. www.hopea erabor on.com One-on-one lay counseling, referrals to trained priests and understanding professional counselors and day-long retreats provided.

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PIERWSZY PIĄTEK MIESIĄCA Najbliższy piątek, 1 lipca to Pierwszy Piątek miesiąca. Spowiedź święta od godz. 6:00PM dp 7:30PM. Msza św. o godz. 7:00 wieczorem.

PIERWSZA SOBOTA MIESIĄCA W sobotę, 2 lipca zapraszamy do kościoła na Nabożeństwo Pierwszych Pięciu Sobót miesiąca wynagradzających Niepokalanemu Sercu Maryi za grzechy i bluźnierstwa, które rozpocznie się o godz. 7:30 wieczorem. INTENCJE PAPIESKIE NA MIESIĄC LIPIEC: Ogólna: Aby szanowane były ludy tubylcze, których tożsamość, a nawet egzystencja są zagrożone. Ewangelizacyjna: Aby Kościół w Ameryce Łacińskiej i na Karaibach poprzez swoją misję kontynentalną głosił Ewangelię z odnowionym zapałem i entuzjazmem.

CZUWANIE KÓŁ ŻYWEGO RÓŻANCA SANKTUARIUM W MERRILLVILLE, IN . Sobota, 9 lipca 2016 roku.

PROGRAM CZUWANIA: Droga Krzyżowa w parku klasztornym Rozpoczęcie, śpiew, Modlitwa różańcowa- część Radosna: Konferencja Duchowa, Posiłek– Apel Jasnogórski I procesja światła w parku klasztornym, modlitwa różańcowa: część Światła i Modlitwa Uwielbienia. Wystawienie Najświętszego Sakramentu, adoracja, koronka do Miłosierdzia Bożego –

Modlitwa różańcowa: część Bolesna . – Msza Święta niedzielna i akt zawierzenia. – Modlitwa różańcowa: część Chwalebna (dla chętnych) W czasie czuwania będzie ożliwość spowiedzi św. Będą również otwarte sale z posiłkami i napojami oraz sklepik klasztorny. Wyjazd z parkingu przy szkole Św. Ferdynanda (Belmont/ Mason) jest zaplanowany na godzinę 4:30 po południu. Opłata za przejazd w obie strony wynosi $25.00. Po rezerwację i wiecej informacji prosimy dzwonić do pani Heleny: 773/387-2337. Serdecznie zapraszamy!Uczcij Rok Milosierdzia i wybierz się na Pielgrzymkę z czuwaniem Fa mskim do Sanktuarium Matki Bożej Częstochowskiej w Merrilville, Indiana. Pielgrzymka odbędzie się w sobotę 9 lipca, 2016 roku. Zapraszamy Koła Żywego Różańca, Bractwa Różańcowe a także wszystkich, którzy chcą przeżyć czuwanie modlitewne.

DZIĘKUJEMY! Zarząd Klubu Dobrego Pasterza składa serdeczne podziękowanie:

Ks. Proboszczowi Zdzisławowi Torba Księżom Parafii św. Ferdynanda Siostrom Misionarkom Chrystusa Króla Członkom organizacji parafialnych:

Klubu Dobrego Pasterza Klubu Podhalan i Miłośników Tatr Kołom Żywego Różańca Marszałkom

Parafianom i wszystkim wiernym uczestniczącym w Mszach św. w niedzielę 29 maja, 2016 za wspólną modlitwę o beatyfikację Sługi Bożego Stefana Kardynała Wyszyńskiego, za wspomnienie Prymasa w kazaniach oraz oddanie honoru procesją ze sztandarami. Wszystkim ofiarodawcom dziękujemy za wolne datki zbierane przez Marszałków po wszystkich polskich Mszach św. Ogółem zebrano $1,060.00 ( tysiąc sześdziesiąt dolarów). Dar ten w całości przeznaczony jest na Dom Pamięci Stefana Kardynała Wyszyńskiego w Częstochowie ul. St. Kard. Wyszyńskiego 12, 42-200 Częstochowa. Tel/fax: 034/361-52-28 na ręce pani Wiole y Kołodzyńskiej. Niech Sługa Boży Stefan Kardynał Wyszyński wyjednuje potrzebne łaski. „Miłość świadczona innym jest największym dobrodziejstwem dla nas samych, którzy zdobywamy się na okazywanie miłości.” Stefan Kardynał Wyszyński Bóg zapłać Zarząd Klubu Dobrego Pasterza

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ON SPIRITUAL ASSEMBLIES, AND MALE VOICES Copyright 2016 by John B. Reynolds (john@jrwrites.com)

“Jesus is real.” It’s a billboard message in Indiana somewhere. At least that’s what Fr. Nicholas Monco, O.P. said as he used the words to open his homily at the Chicago Associa on of Holy Name Socie es (CAHNS) Spiritual Assembly Mass hosted by St. Jane de Chantal Parish on South Aus n Avenue in Chicago last weekend. Yeah. Fr. Nick said he was returning home from an event in the Hoosier State thinking on what he might talk about as the main celebrant and homilist for this Mass, the 36th annual such celebra on in a CAHNS tradi on da ng back to 1981. Then just like that, he said, he came upon the billboard, and a homily was born. St. Jane’s Holy Name Society did a great job in pu ng the Mass together, and since my home parish--St. Constance--hosted the event back in 2009, I know that these things don’t just happen. The St. Jane guys nailed it, though, right down to the perfect weather. And this is par cularly important because the event begins each year with the Procession of Banners. It’s really quite cool, and one of the reasons I haven’t missed a Spiritual Assembly Mass since a ending my first one at St. Monica’s in 2002. I counted twenty-six banners this year, represen ng just as many Socie es. All colorful and each held high around the block as we processed as one into church. Impressive . But not as impressive as the No. 1 reason I a end the Spiritual Assembly Mass every year: the singing that ensues when Mass begins. Well over two hundred men were in a endance last Friday night

and there’s something powerful about all of those male voices being li ed up together. From We Gather Together to They’ll Know We Are Chris ans to Holy God, We Praise Thy Name, our voices filled the place, and when the organist carried us through the Great Amen, I felt the whole place trembling. Or maybe it was just me. Because deep down, I was certain of this: if the Father, Son, and Spirit were listening (and really, how could they miss us?), they were smiling. Besides speaking to “Jesus is Real” in his homily, Fr. Monco told a well-known story about the English writer/philosopher G. K. Chesterton. As the story goes, when a newspaper put the ques on, “What’s Wrong with the World?” to several great thinkers of the day, Chesterton wrote back in brief response: “Dear Sirs: I am.” With true humility, as Fr. Nick explained, Chesterton understood that everything begins within. If we live our discipleship--really live it--with each other, with our families, with our neighbors, with our work colleagues… Well. You know where I’m going. But discipleship is hard, as today’s readings point out. First Elijah calls Elisha to give up all that he knows to live his life in God’s service. Then Jesus says, “No one who sets a hand to the plow and looks to what was le behind is fit for the kingdom of God.” Gulp. S ll. God understands, I pray, that even with our shortcomings, we honor him by the effort we put forth to follow him. And on our best days, God surely hears--and celebrates--our hear elt hymns of praise.

St. Ferdinand Parish

June26, 2016 13th Ordinary Sunday   Page Thirteen

Support Staff Mrs. Zofia Mazurek, Parish Secretary Sr. Kamila Wojdyla, Administrative Assistant Ms. Elizabeth Ceisel-Mikowska, Bulletin Editor Mr. Kamil Duda, Website Designer/Editor Liturgical Bro. Dr. James Drangsholt, Director of Music/Liturgy, Lector & EM Coordinator Mr. Kamil Duda, Polish Music Director Dcn. Irv Hotcaveg, Deacon Emeritus Ms. Jane Lohrmann, Homebound Ministers of Care Scheduler Parish Council Mrs. Sophie Kass—President, Stanley Mastalerz, Anthony Mangiaracina, Peter Holod, Irene Heidelbauer, MaryAnn Barnhart, Joyce McGiniss, Elizabeth Kata, Maria Gal, Br. James Drangsholt, ExOfficio Members: Sr. Dorota Domin Parish Finance Committee Mr. Tom Bucaro-Chairperson, Robert Groszek, Tadeusz Czosnyka, Edith Anaya, Mrs. MaryAnn Barnhart, Mr. Gene Szaben, Greg Ramel, ExOfficio Members: Mr. Martin Wojtulewicz-Parish Accountant, Sr. Kamila Wojdyla, Irene Heidelbauer, Parish Organizations and Prayer Groups Boy Scout: Mr. Vince Clemente, Coordinator Fish Fry: Mrs. Pat Wenzl and Mrs.Mary Ellen Leavy Coordinators Friendship Club Girl Scout: Mrs. Joyce McGinniss, Coordinator Knights of Columbus—Mater Christi Council: Mr. Edward Weyna, Grand Knight

Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary: Marcia Codak Ladies of St. Anne: Mrs. Violet DelVecchio, President Legion of Mary: Miss Aurora Almeida — President Legion of Mary, Juniors: Mrs. Emma Camara, President Irving Park Catholic Woman’s Club: Mrs. Dolores Schoewe Polish Altar Servers — Fr. Michal Wyrzykowski, Moderator English Altar Servers: Fr. Pawel Adamus, Moderator Polish Club of the Good Shepherd: Mr. Andrzej Parada, President Polish Rosary Group: Mrs. Helena Lesak, President Polish School Parents’ Assn.: Mrs. Bogusława Łakomy, Pres. Radość: Ms. Marzena Kulesza, Music Teacher Kropeczki: Sr. Dorota Domin Lednica Group: Fr. Michal Wyrzykowski Polonia: Ms. Anna Krysinski 847-529-2555 MOP: Mrs.Marta Robak 847-312-6144 St. Ferdinand Athletic: Mrs. Linda Ward St. Ferdinand Polish Highlanders Club: Mr. Tadeusz Kulasik, President St. Ferdinand School Board: Mrs. MaryAnn Barnhart, Chairperson St. Vincent DePaul Society: Mr. Michael McGinniss, President Teens of Our Church: Fr. Pawel Adamus —Youth Minister The Association of Apostles of the Divine Mercy: Fr. Michal Wyrzykowski, Moderator Ushers Club: Mr. Peter Holod, President Pro-Life Coordinators: Tony Mangiaracina, Helena Lesak Chapel Choir – Conductor Julie Tupiak 773-742-2611 Word of Life — Dito Camara 773-344-8514 Holy Spirit Missionary Association: Sr. Elwira Dziuk Notre Dame Athletics: Mrs. Linda Ward Notre Dame Board of Directors: Ms. Sue Miller & Ms. Judy Becker

St. Ferdinand Parish Phone: (773) 622-5900 www.stferdinandchurch.com

Rev. Zdzisław (Jason) Torba, Pastor Rev. Pawel Adamus, Associate Pastor Rev. Michael Wyrzykowski, Associate Pastor Rev. Albert Judy, OP — PT Associate Pastor Rev. Raymond O’Connor, CMF — Weekend Help Br. James Drangsholt, OSF — In Residence

MASS TIMES ENGLISH POLISH Weekdays W ciągu tygodnia 8:00 AM & 12:00 Noon 7:00 PM Saturdays Sobota 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM (Anticipated) 7:00 AM Sundays Niedziela 8:30 AM 7:00 AM 10:00 AM (Chapel) 10:15 AM 12:30 PM 3:00 PM 5:00 PM 7:00 PM

RECONCILIATION / SAKRAMENT SPOWIEDZI

Monday—Saturday / od poniedziałku do soboty

6:30 PM — 7:00 PM Saturday / Sobota

8:30 AM — 9:00 AM First Friday of the month / Pierwszy piątek miesiąca

6:00 PM —7:30 PM

St. Ferdinand School: 773 622-3022 Notre Dame High School for Girls Office: 773-622-9494 Religious Education Office: 773 622-3022 ex. 352 Sr. Dorota Domin St. Ferdinand Polish Saturday School: 773-622-3022 ex 303 Sr. Dorota Domin — Principal Christian OutReach (COR): 773 622-9732 Mr. Michael McGinniss, Director Missionary Sisters of Christ the King - 773 889-7979 Sr. Dorota Domin—Superior Sr. Kamila Wojdyla, Sr. Anna Gorska

BAPTISM:

For Children: a pre-Baptism class is required for Baptism of the first child. Classes are held in English on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30PM in the Church, and in Polish on the last Tuesday of each month at 7:30PM in the Church. Following registration, the sacrament of Baptism is celebrated in English on the second Saturday each month at 6:00PM and on the fourth Sunday of the month at the 12:30PM Mass. The sacrament of Baptism is celebrated in Polish on the first Saturday of the month at 6:00PM and on the third Sunday of the month at the 3:00PM Mass. Please call the rectory to register at 773/622-5900. For Adults: Classes are taught through the Rite of Chr istian Initi-ation Program (RCIA) on Sunday mornings at 10:00AM. Please call Stan Mastalerz, the RCIA Director at 773/865-4151 for more infor-mation. MARRIAGES: Must be arranged at least four months prior to the ceremony. Please call the rectory.

CHURCH NAME AND NUMBER — St. Ferdinand #639 ADDRESS — 5900 Barry Avenue Chicago, Illinois. 60634 PHONE — 773-622-5900 CONTACT PERSON— Elizabeth Ceisel-Mikowska 630– 308-2609 SOFTWARE — Microsoft Publisher 2010 Adobe Acrobat 7.0 Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pak 4 PRINTER — HP Photo Smart P1100 TRANSMISSION TIME— Wednesday, 7:00AM NUMBER OF PAGES SENT — Cover through 16 (ads on page 14 and 15) Page 16 is church copy SUNDAY DATE OF BULLETIN — June26, 2016 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS — 13th Ordinary Sunday