Ascension of Our Lord Church 1 S 314 Summit Avenue, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois 60181

www.ascensionofourlord.net Office Phone: (630) 629-5810 Office Fax: (630) 953-8251

Most Reverend R. Daniel Conlon

Bishop of Joliet

Father Jose Kadukunnel Pastor

Deacon Peter Rooney

Deacon

OFFICE HOURS Monday - Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m.

Sunday: 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

Monday - Friday: 12:00 p.m.

CONFESSIONS Saturday: 3:15 - 3:45 p.m.

Liturgies for the Week Ascension of Our Lord

PARISH STAFF

Pastor: Father Jose Kadukunnel 630-953-4436 pastor@ascensionofourlord.net

Deacon: Deacon Peter Rooney 630-953-4410 deaconpeter@ascensionofourlord.net

Director of Parish Ministries and Religious Education:

Mr. Vince Zaprzal 630-953-4415 vzaprzal@ascensionofourlord.net

Business Manager: Mr. Edward Rylko 630-953-4433 erylko@ascensionofourlord.net

Music Director: Dr. Solveiga Palionis 630-953-4414 spalionis@ascensionofourlord.net

Parish Receptionist (W-Th-F): Mrs. Lynda Klazura

630-953-4430 lynda@ascensionofourlord.net

Parish Receptionist (M-Tu): Mrs. Tina Bustamante

630-953-4430 tina@ascensionofourlord.net

Communications and Ministries Assistant and Bulletin Editor (M-Tu-W):

Mrs. Jean Palasz 630-953-4432 jean@ascensionofourlord.net

Maintenance: Mr. Dennis Bero 630-989-0758

PARISH ORGANIZATIONS

The following are our parish societies and organizations. If you are interested in joining or helping with any of our activities, kindly contact the person listed below. We welcome and encourage all members. Children’s Liturgy of the Word Mr. Joe Ciaccio 312-339-7073 Choir and Cantors Dr. Solveiga Palionis 630-953-4414 Council of Catholic Women Mrs. Mary Thon 630-834-0628 Legion of Mary Mrs. Pauline Mitchell 630-627-0471 Pastoral Care Ministers Mrs. Pauline Mitchell 630-627-0471 Prayer Group Ms. Nilda Cinco 630-847-2181 St. Vincent de Paul 630-953-4419

Sunday, May 27, 2018 8:00 AM Intention of Parish Family 10:00 AM Patricia Klemm - Bob & Dolores Klimkowski Dr. Jose and Ofelia Lasala -

Lasala/Agins Family Dr. Orlando Cuasay - Vrlec Family Special Intention Monday, May 28, 2018 (Memorial Day) 9:00 AM Ralph Williams - Friend Sanford Giles - Parrillo Family Tuesday, May 29, 2018 12:00 PM Intention of Mike & Estella Cronk - Frank & Ida Wednesday, May 30, 2018 12:00 PM Father Gabriel Amorth - Friend Thursday, May 31, 2018 12:00 PM Living and Deceased Members of the Tumino and Demma Families - K&M Demma Friday, June 1, 2018 12:00 PM Diane Balsamo - Robert and Nick Saturday, June 2, 2018 4:00 PM Diane Klazura - Loving Husband Marjorie Veith - James Veith Andrew Catalano - Cetta Living and Deceased Members of the

Vacco and Varco Families - Connie Special Intention Sunday, June 3, 2018 8:00 AM Intention of Parish Family 10:00 AM Rev. William Cullen Agnelo P. DaCruz -

Bessie Dancga and Nilda Cinco Rafael Diasis -

Bessie Dancga and Nilda Cinco Dr. Orlando Cuasay -

Bessie Dancga and Nilda Cinco Special Intention

THE MOST HOLY TRINITY MAY 27, 2018

Parish News

STEWARDSHIP May 20, 2018 - $6,785

Thank you for your generosity and ongoing support .

Minister Schedule

SATURDAY, JUNE 2 - 4:00 PM Presider: Father Bob Euch. Min.: Bane, Hariman, McGreevy Lector: Santucci

SUNDAY, JUNE 3 - 8:00 AM Presider: Father Jose/Deacon Peter Euch. Min.: Amstadt, DeChristopher Lector: Paula Rooney

SUNDAY, JUNE 3 - 10:00 AM

Presiders: Father Jose Euch. Min.: Cinco, J. Palisoc, Stopka Lector: G. Palisoc

This week’s calendar

Tuesday, May 29: A Biblical Walk with the Blessed Mother Bible Study, part 5, 1:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. in Corpus Christi Hall Thursday, May 31: Legion of Mary Prayer Group, 10:30 a.m. in the Founders Foyer Good Shepherd Intercessory Prayer Group, 6:45 p.m. in the Church Friday, June 1: I Thirst Prayer Group, 10:00 a.m. in the Founders Foyer Good Shepherd Prayer Group, 7:15 p.m. in the Teen Zone

In observance of

MEMORIAL DAY MONDAY, MAY 28, 2018

There will be a 9:00 a.m. Mass only

Parish office will be closed.

I THIRST PRAYER GROUP BEGINS FRIDAY, JUNE 1ST!

Are you thirsting for Jesus?

He is thirsting for you. Ascension of Our Lord Parish invites you to come and pray with fellow friends who wish to quench Jesus’s thirst for souls. Every soul is precious to Jesus.

I THIRST Prayer Group will

meet Friday mornings, beginning June 1st at 10:00 a.m. in The Founders Foyer. The month of June is traditionally dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Sacred Heart represents Jesus’s love for all people, and our devotion to it is an expression of our faith in His Love and Mercy. Jesus thirsts for you to come, pray, and help Him in His mission to save souls.

If you have any questions, please contact Mary Michalica at (630) 901-3232.

We wish to offer our sympathy and a promise of our

prayers to family and friends on the recent deaths of

Mary Jane Mueller

and Dolores Marie Reeves

ANNIVERSARY MASS The Diocese of Joliet will hold its Fortieth Annual Wedding Anniversary Mass on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Raymond in Joliet. If you are celebrating either your 25th or 50th anniversary this year, please contact the parish office at (630) 629-5810 by June 15th so that we may submit your name to the Diocese for a formal invitation. Those celebrating over 50 year anniversaries do not receive a formal invitation, but will be able to register to attend at a later date.

Vince Zaprzal Director of Parish Ministries & Religious Education 630-953-4415 vzaprzal@ascensionofourlord.net

Registration information for the 2018-19 school year is currently underway. For those that will be new to the program this year, a copy of your child’s/ren baptismal certificate will be needed if that Sacrament took place at another parish.

Registration information can also be found on the parish website under Religious Education as well as on the brochure rack outside of Church and in the parish office. The Religious Education Program meets on Tuesday evenings from 6 p.m.—7:15 p.m. for Grades K-8 (September–May). The Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Eucharist are typically received in second grade if the child has attended First Grade RE. The Sacrament of Confirmation is typically received in Eighth Grade with a two year preparation. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Religious Education Office.

NEW OFFICE HOURS STARTING SUNDAY, JUNE 10TH! Here at Ascension, we have a wonderful facility that houses our Church, Parish Offices, Meeting Spaces, as well as the Rectory—a combination not often seen at many parish campuses. With this convenience of space, we will be adding office hours on most Sundays from 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. We will try this on a trial basis to see what the response is. Having the office open on Sundays will allow a wonderful opportunity to register with our parish as well as to request Mass Intentions. Mass Intentions are always encouraged to be made in person or by US Mail. Please see the schedule below.

New Parish Office Hours effective Sunday, June 10, 2018

*NEW* Sunday 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Friday 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Need Your Input! Below are a few questions for all to think about as I look to expand further our parish ministries. Please feel free to e-mail, phone, or send a note with your response. #1. Are you interested in a parish book club? This club would meet monthly and would include a book discussion as well as some light snacks? Daytime meeting or evening? #2. Is there a need to offer a parish grief support group? Grief exists in many different ways. From the death of a family member, to the loss of a job, to the loss of friendship, grief exists all around us. Would you be interested in a seven week session? #3. What topics for future adult education would be of interest to you? #4. Would there be any interest in starting a ministry that makes prayer blankets for those in need?

FROM INDIVIDUALS TO TEAM CHARITY

The St. Vincent de Paul Society worldwide and our own parish SVDP Conference both begin with individual donors and Members. Ultimately a team of both is necessary to serve the needs of the poor and disadvantaged among us. Those who provide their support of resources and prayers are combined with individuals who become active Members in our organization. These Member volunteers actually meet the poor where they are and explore the extent and suitability of help that our Society might be able to provide. When we alone are unable to meet all the needs of an individual or family, teaming or “twinning” with other assistance groups becomes necessary. The fact that “the poor will always be with us” continually demands that both our supporters and our Members must continue to be maintained, increased and replaced to effectively serve “the needs of the poor.” Next Tuesday (June 5) at 4:00 PM in the parish Office Conference Room we once again invite you to join us in our monthly planning discussion on the future workings and needs of our Society here in this community. You might consider becoming a Member of our Parish Conference or come simply to learn more about our work and how you, too, can support the work of the Vincentians with the disadvantaged of this community and throughout the Joliet Diocese. Perhaps you would like to contribute and work with our special projects for collecting clothing items, household goods and furnishings. Or perhaps you might prefer to serve with the planning and work needed for the upcoming Veteran’s Luncheon later this year. On this Holy Trinity weekend, ask the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit for inspiration on how you might “team” with us to serve the poor.

Around the Diocese and Parish Neighborhood

CORPUS CHRISTI EUCHARISTIC PROCESSION

from Notre Dame Church, 64 Norfolk Avenue, Clarendon Hills to St. Isaac Jogues, Hinsdale

Thursday May 31, 2018 following 6:00 pm Mass Become a literal follower of Jesus and take part in this awe-inspiring, musical, festive, candlelight procession of praise, and pageantry, joining hundreds of Catholics alongside seminarians, priests, nuns in a powerful public witness, bringing Jesus to others into the public square, letting Him transform our families, parishes and communities. Enjoy an unforgettable mile long stroll on a spring evening with families, friends and Jesus Himself from Notre Dame in Clarendon Hills to St. Isaac Jogues in Hinsdale on the Feast of Corpus Christi, followed by a unique, moving Benediction, food, drink, and Christian community.

Visit: sij.net/corpus-christi-procession

HELP END HUMAN TRAFFICKING Contact the National Human Trafficking

Resource Center to get help, report a tip, or request information or training.

CALL 1-888-373-7888 OR TEXT BeFree (233733)

St. Pius X Parish Carnival June 7-10

1025 E. Madison (at Westmore), Lombard

RIDES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

GAMES – FOOD – BEER GARDEN Carnival Hours:

Thurs. 5pm – 10pm, Fri. 3pm – 10pm, Sat. 1pm – 10pm, Sun. 1pm - 8pm

If you have not had a chance to participate in the Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal (CMAA) this year, there is still time. A mailing will be arriving in homes shortly. Participation is the key to a successful appeal and a chance for our parish to receive a parish rebate, too. Every gift helps! If you do not receive this mailing and would like to make a gift to the CMAA, please call the Diocese of Joliet Development Office at 815-838-8515. Or, if you wish to make your gift online, please visit www.jolietdioceseappeal.org.