Notes from Fr. John · 23/9/2018 · John Jaworski Natalee Cuti Charles Lofrano Karlene Henshaw...
Transcript of Notes from Fr. John · 23/9/2018 · John Jaworski Natalee Cuti Charles Lofrano Karlene Henshaw...
T oday we celebrate the Twenty -Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Both the first reading from the Book of Wisdom and the second reading from the Letter of St. James speak about wisdom. In the Book of Wisdom people choose to
fight with the just one, rather than change their own ways. The amount of energy put into trying to fight, argue, or disagree with another person would be better spent on doing good and looking for areas of compromise or agreement. Think of all the good we could do if we used energy for good rather then get stuck in anger, resentments and hurts. Sounds like wisdom to me. In the letter of St. James wisdom is peaceable, lenient, docile full of sympathy and kind deeds. If we plant those traits, by our words and actions, we will harvest the same. Wisdom tells us that whatever we sow is what we will reap. Today we celebrate Seminary Sunday in the Archdiocese. We take time to pray for vocations and for the facilities and staff where our new priests will be trained. Over the last few months we once again have heard a lot about the abuse or misdeeds of priests, yet there are still men who choose to answer a call to religious life. We need these men to lead our parishes and walk with us in faith. Along with woman religious and lay people priests in every age step up to say yes to Christ and to the Kingdom. Today we ask you to pray for those men and our seminaries and we ask that you finan-cially help support the training of our future priests. Thank you for your support. October 6th we will be hosting pet blessings at both parishes in honor of St. Francis of Assisi. St. Kieran will have their blessing at 10:00 AM in front of the rectory and St. Agnes will have their blessing at noon in the parish parking lot. Both locations are weather permitting and will be moved indoors if the weather is inclement. For those who would like we encourage you to bring a food item for donation to the South Suburban Humane Society located in Chicago Heights.
Now it is time to say thank you to everyone who made the St. Kieran picnic a success last weekend. Thanks to Bill and Carol Barker who donated and barbecued 139 pounds of meat. That included hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken breasts, Italian sausage, Pork Ribs, Polish Sausage, and Pork Loin. Add 15 pounds of pasta salad and 15 pounds of baked beans and you have a picnic of epic proportions. Even with all the smoke Bill and Carol were smiling at the end of the day. Thanks to Mary Lou and Tom Zarlengo for donating a freezer of Italian ice. Thanks to the St. Kieran Women’s Club for donating all of the desserts and taking care of the pop and water. Thanks also to The Knights of Columbus for cotton candy, popcorn and taking charge of the Italian ice. Along with Mid Life Crisis, the petting zoo, pony rides kid’s games and the train there was something for everyone. Finally, a big thanks to Sheila Porrata and her family for all of the organization and set up. Without Sheila this event wouldn’t happen. Thanks also to everyone who volunteered during the day! If I missed anyone I am sorry but thank you too. Time to start planning for next year. Another thanks you to the St. Kieran Women’s Club Board for the Women of the Year dinner. Judy Longo is the St. Kieran Woman of the year and she was an excellent choice. She is a person who serves others in so many ways and is often behind the scenes. It was a nice evening and congratulations to Judy Longo. Finally, there are two upcoming events hosted by the Southwest Interfaith Team, SWIFT, that all parishioners are invited to. On Sunday September 30th St. Francis of Assisi parish in Orland Park will host the movie “The Sultan and the Saint”. The movie begins at 3:00 PM. And on Octo-ber 14th at 2:30-5:30 PM SWIFT will hold a forum at Faith United Methodist Church in Orland Park. The forum is entitled “Women in Our Faith”. If your schedule permits, please take advantage of these offerings.
St. Kieran Catholic Church
Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 23, 2018
The fruit of righteousness is sown in peace for those who cultivate peace.
— James 3:18
Notes from Fr. John
Rosary Rally
The Knights of Columbus, Council 997, invites you to
their next Rosary Rally
Sunday, Sept. 30th after 10:00 a.m. Mass.
P C M
Come and meet your Parish Council September 26 at 7:00 p.m.
Please Join Us!
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Parish News & Events
Religious Education classes are off to a great start. Thank you to those of you who went out of your way on Catechetical Sunday to personally thank and encourage our wonderful volunteers, whose names bear repeating. Gabriella Alessandrini Judy Longo Susan Alessandrini Kim Mayton Joan Anderson Linda Nanista Maria Aponte Tony Narcisi Jan Basile Paula Narcissi Bill Brandon Tana Neubauer Crystal Cady John Pina Antonella Cipolla Elizabeth Pomaranski Caitlin Dohmeier Lina Ponce Michelle Espejo Karla Porrata Dorothy Glogowski Leilany Porrata Lexi Graziano Corri Priebe Julie Huisman Rita Rohn Meaghan Hummel Justin Sengstock Bob Lagger Jami Shanks Kathy Lawrence Dana Woods Please keep us in your prayers.
ATTENTION PARISHIONERS!!! WE ARE UPDATING OUR
PRAYER LISTS FOR THE SICK AND THE TROOPS!!!
We are in the process of updating our prayer lists for both the sick and the troops that appear in our bulletin every week.
If you have a name or names that you wish to remain on the list, or if you have a name or names to add to the list, please send us written notifica-tion of (1) the name or names, and (2) to which list the name or names should be added. We are asking for written notification so we have accurate spelling of the names. This written notification should be put it in the weekly collection basket or sent/dropped at the Rectory Office by Monday, October 1.
Please remember that names may be added to either list at any time during the year by notifying the Rectory Office either in writing or by telephone.
WOMEN’S CLUB NIGHT OUT
Wednesday, October 10, 2018 7:00 p.m. in the Library Meeting Rooms
Enjoy snacks, prizes, and fellowship.
It’s not too late! 2018/2019 Memberships are being accepted at the Welcome Table.
See you there!
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Parish News & Events
HELP THE DEACONS OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO
The Deacons of the Archdiocese of Chicago will gather on Sunday, October 7, for their Annual St. Francis Day Dinner. Funds raised at the event, through a few different raffles, help the deacons of the Archdiocese to help others and deacons (and their families) in need. You can help our hard-working deacons by purchasing St. Francis Day Raffle Tickets. The Knights of Columbus Chicago Heights Council #997 have graciously offered to sell tickets to our parishio-ners after all of the weekend Masses September 15/16 and September 22/23. Raffle tickets can be purchased for $5 each or a book of 6 for $25. Winnings are as follows:
First Place Prize Winner (1,) $1000 Second Place Prize Winner (1,) $500
Third Place Prize Winner (2,) $100 each Fourth Place Prize Winner (6,) $50 each
Thank you for your support of the Deacons of the Archdiocese of Chicago! All of us in the Diaconate are truly blessed by the parishioners of our home parishes and by the ministry that the Lord has called us to administer. God Bless all of you!
The St. Kieran Women’s Club invites you to join us for a
Morning of Reflection
Carmelite Monastery & Grotto, 1628 Ridge Road, Munster, IN
Saturday, September 22 9:30 a.m.
We will meet in the picnic area for coffee and muffins. A tour of the buildings and grounds will begin at 10:00 a.m., and will last about an hour an a half — so wear your walking shoes! There will be time for prayer and reflection in the grotto afterwards. Reservations are not required — just meet us at 9:30 that morning. If you are in need of a ride to the Monastery, call Teri Klopp at (708) 912-3773, or email: [email protected]. There are several board members willing to offer rides. We look forward to sharing this time with you in prayer and reflection.
St. Kieran Chime Choir
Our Chime Choir at the 5 PM Mass last Saturday, Sept. 15. The chimers play about once a month at a weekend Mass and for special occasions. All are welcome to join our Chime Choir (ages junior-high and older). No musical background is needed. Practices are every other Monday evening from 7:00 – 8:00 pm at Church. Join Us!
5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.
Dave Dutko No Deacon Emil Vasek
Raymond Brower Jean Lendi
Gina Caffarini Debbie Linde Sue Habegger Brenda Wesley
Connie Bultema John Jaworski Natalee Cuti
Charles Lofrano Karlene Henshaw
Judi Patzelt
Susan Alessandrini Teri Klopp Mary Ayala
Gordon Moberg Kaela Corbin Jean Schulp
Cheta Emechebe Kamsi Emechebe
** Served by adult parishioners
Finn Schmidt Karla Porrata
Barbara Dutko Ida Green
Judith Flanigan Robert Lagger
Sandy Ciccotelli Joan Knoll
Charlene Brower Barbara Fonfara Terry Shelley
Holy Family Shrine
This week, the flowers decorating The Holy Family Shrine
in the back of church were donated in memory of . . .
Bill & Rose Angell, from their family
Michelle Acadia Kim Alexander
Jenna Bova Cory Blair
Anthony H. Bruno Noreen Bussey Philip Cameli
Victoria Cavallaro Janel Compton
JoAnne Corrigan Richard Czarnecki Christine Dymek
Jim Dymek Gary Eichberger
Ava Emroll Laurie Emroll Teresa Eppel Tom Fleisher
Marlene Gaughan Tom Haggerty
Dominick Hamilton Florence Hand Heather Henry
William Hand, Sr. Larry Janaszak Rose Klauck
Dennis Kurowsk Amanda LaBelle
Joyce Lentzi
Our Troops
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Air Force
E-3 Conor Fitzgerald
Army
PFC Roman Ambriz E5 Patrick Atwater
Sgt. Brenden Flanagan Sgt. James R. Hibbs
PFC Lee James Roché CWO Thomas J. Seehausen
Coast Guard
Luke Stocker
Marine Corps
SSgt. John Henry LCpl. Joseph Johnson
Sgt. Patrick Russell SSgt. Nathan Taylor
National Guard
Captain Paul LaBelle
Navy
Troy DaVault Raymond J. Martinez
Joseph Swanson
Marge Knapp Terri Masiur
Kathleen Masterson Tom Maxwell Erin McCann
Marilyn Monteleone Rosemarie Pagliero Bernice Pappalardo
Virginio Popolla Elena Presutti
Catherine Pryszez Katie Quinn Radomski
Bill Rinaldi Jr. Tom Roberts
Selene Robinson Rosa Maria Santos Ramón L. Santiago
Audrey Strasser Fran Somer
Carolyn Stadt Pat Sullivan Gayle Tama
Lonnie Varallo Sr. Joy Weideman
Linda Wickizek Dana Wittman
Marjorie Woltman Kevin Yant
All First Responders
Ministry Schedule for September 29 & 30, 2018
Norah Belle Gregory, daughter of Ryan and Ashley (Upton) Gregory
(September 16)
Monday, September 24 – Weekday 8:00 a.m. • Communion Service
Tuesday, September 25 – Weekday 8:00 a.m. • For the souls in Purgatory
Wednesday, September 26 – Ss. Cosmas and Damian 8:00 a.m. • Larry Ladniak, req. by St. Kieran Church
Thursday, September 27 – St. Vincent de Paul 8:00 a.m. • Jim Doyle, req. by Louis & Dorothy Mascitti • Sr. M. Brunona SSC, req. by Dorothy Portelli • 43rd Wedding Anniversary of Doug & Mary Helen Blankenberger
Friday, September 28 – St. Lawrence Ruiz and Companions; St. Wenceslaus 8:00 a.m. • Margaret Theiling, req. by St. Kieran Church
Saturday, September 2 – Ss. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael 9:00 a.m. • Communion Service 5:00 p.m. • Geri Seehausen, req. by Emil & Sandy Vasek • Phyllis Siebert, req. by Ray & Barb Spych • Helen Ziegler, req. by her family • Sam Capriotti, req. by his wife, Fran Capriotti
Sunday, September 30 – Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m. • Herb Neal, req. by the Neal Family 10:00 a.m. • Living/deceased members of the Knights of Columbus Council #997
Monday, September 24 8:00 a.m. Communion Service (C) 5:00 p.m. St. Agnes Athletics (FF/Hall) to 9 PM 7:00 p.m. Chime Choir Practice (LMR) Tuesday, September 25 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass (C) 5:00 p.m. St. Agnes Athletics (FF) to 9 PM Wednesday, September 26 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass (C) 5:00 p.m. St. Agnes Athletics (FF/Hall) to 9 PM 7:00 p.m. Parish Council Meeting (LMR)
Thursday, September 27 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass (C) 12:30 p.m. Bible Study (L) 5:00 p.m. St. Agnes Athletics (H) to 7 PM 7:00 p.m. Choir Practice (C) 7:30 p.m. Glenwood Adults Men’s BB League (H) Friday, September 28 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass (C) 5:00 p.m. St. Agnes Athletics (FF) to 9 PM Saturday, September 29 9:00 a.m. Communion Service (C) 9:00 a.m. St. Agnes Athletics (FF/Hall) to 1 PM Women’s Club Day of Reflection (Off Campus) 2:00 p.m. Glenwood Adults Men’s BB League (H) 4:00 p.m. Confessions (C) to 4:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Anticipated Mass (C) Monthly Food Drive at all Weekend Masses Sunday, September 30 8:00 a.m. Sunday Mass (C) 10:00 a.m. Sunday Mass (C) Monthly Food Drive at all Weekend Masses
Doug & Mary Helen Blankenberger 43th Wedding Anniversary
(September 27)
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TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — The wicked say: With revilement and torture let us put the just one to the test (Wisdom 2:12, 17-20). Psalm — The Lord upholds my life (Psalm 54). Second Reading — The wisdom from above is full of mercy and good fruits (James 3:16 — 4:3). Gospel — Whoever receives one child such as this in my name, receives me (Mark 9:30-37). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Prv 3:27-34; Ps 15:2-5; Lk 8:16-18 Tuesday: Prv 21:1-6, 10-13;Ps 119:1, 27, 30, 34, 35, 44; Lk 8:19-21 Wednesday: Prv 30:5-9; Ps 119:29, 72, 89, 101, 104, 163; Lk 9:1-6 Thursday: Eccl 1:2-11; Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17bc; Lk 9:7-9 Friday: Eccl 3:1-11; Ps 144:1b, 2abc, 3-4; Lk 9:18-22 Saturday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a; Ps 138:1-5; Jn 1:47-51 Sunday: Nm 11:25-19; Ps 19:8, 10, 12-14; Jas 5:1-6; Mk 9:38-43, 45, 47-48
St. Kieran Catholic Church 724 West 195 Street, Chicago Heights IL 60411
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Parish Mission Statement:
St. Kieran Parish is a Catholic community within the Archdiocese of Chicago. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, nourished by Scripture and Sacrament, we are called by Christ to become disciples and stewards. Through worship, fellowship, catechesis, and service to all God’s children, we embrace our Lord’s challenge to live as family and be his witnesses, beginning here in Chicago Heights.
Parish Staff: Rev. John Siemianowski, Pastor Deacon David Dutko Rev. Thomas Kasputis, Associate Pastor Deacon Emil Vasek Rev. William O’Mara, Resident Associate
Weekend Masses are celebrated Saturdays at 5 PM; Sundays at 8 AM and 10 AM
Weekday Masses are celebrated Tuesday through Friday at 8:00 a.m. Communion Services are celebrated on Mondays at 8:00 a.m. and on Saturdays at 9:00 a.m.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated on Saturdays at 4:00 p.m.
Rectory Office, 708/755-0074: Hours of Operation: 9 AM to 3 PM (Monday—Thursday)
Sandy Vasek, Office Manager, [email protected] Sheila Porrata, Bulletin Editor, [email protected]
Emily Hernandez, Parish Secretary, [email protected]
Religious Education Office, located at St. Agnes, 708/754-0713 Teri Klopp, Coordinator, [email protected]
Director of Music: Mrs. Joanne Rossbach, 708/755-0074
Parish Ministries: Knights of Columbus: David Nozar, 708/267-8253. Visit our website: www.kofc997.com Parish Council: Keith Betton, Kevin Dennihan, Sue Habegger, Dave Nozar, Terry Shelley,
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SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Contact the Rectory Office to make arrangements. Regular Baptismal Sundays are the first and third Sundays of the month at 11:30 a.m.
SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: Contact the Rectory Office at least six month prior to date of marriage.
SACRAMENT OF EUCHARIST TO THE HOMEBOUND: Please contact the Rectory Office to set-up visits.
ORDER OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION: For adults who wish to know more about the Roman Catholic faith, please contact the Rectory Office and the Director of Religious Education will contact you.
NEW PARISHIONERS: To become a member, please contact the Rectory Office for a registration form.
BULLETIN/PARISH CALENDAR: Bulletin information should be submitted by email to the Bulletin Editor. Contact the Office Manager for arrangements to use parish facilities.
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