Sacred Heart Parish

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Priorities at the Polls By Most Reverend Joseph F. Naumann

As Catholics approach the polls, we are asked to weigh many important issues. The U.S. bishops have reaffirmed

that “the threat of abortion remains our preeminent priority because it directly attacks life itself, because it takes

place within the sanctuary of the family, and because of the number of lives destroyed.” While they did warn us

not to “dismiss or ignore other serious threats to human life and dignity such as racism, the environmental crisis,

poverty, and the death penalty,” they did give priority to upholding and defending our brothers’ and sisters’ most

basic right—to live.

Abortion tragically ends someone’s life when he or she is most vulnerable and most in need of loving protection.

Abortion is an intrinsic evil, meaning that it is never permitted or morally justified, regardless of individual

circumstances or intentions. The personal and societal consequences of attacks against human life, whether at its

earliest stages or at its final stages, are all the more serious because most often they are “carried out in the very

heart of and with the complicity of the family—the family which by its nature is called to be the ‘sanctuary of

life.’” This is the place where a person should be most loved, cherished, and protected.

Catholics are called to defend human life wherever it is threatened and stand up for human dignity wherever it is

violated. The enormous number of human lives destroyed by abortion is one factor that elevates its importance.

The most recent available data indicates over 2,000 children per day die from abortion in the United States. Since

abortion was legalized in 1973, over 61 million children have been killed—and untold numbers of women and

men suffer in the aftermath.

The tragedy of abortion is also distinct in that it is currently legal to directly and intentionally take the life of an

innocent human being. Current laws in our country fail to protect the lives of unborn children. Our highest Court

does not recognize children in their mothers’ wombs as persons and claims that abortion is a constitutional right.

Further, many political leaders work actively to increase access to abortion. Some falsely describe it as health care

and even as a basic human right.

People of good will must boldly stand up against this intrinsic evil, especially when it is occurring on a massive

scale, implemented in law and funded, in some instances, by the government. As believers and citizens inspired by

the Gospel and guided by the shepherds of our Church, we must do what we can to end violence in the womb, to

ensure that unborn children are fully recognized and protected by our laws, and to support mothers and fathers in

embracing life.

Archbishop Naumann is Archbishop of Kansas City, Kansas and Chair of the USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities.

Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: A Call to Political Responsibility from the Catholic Bishops of the United States, Introductory Letter, p. 6.

Washington, D.C.: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, 2020. https://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/faithful-citizenship/upload/forming-

consciences-for-faithful-citizenship.pdf

“to imitate Christ and follow in his footsteps” The Gospel of Life 51

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READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31 — 5:1;

Ps 113:1b-5a, 6-7; Lk 11:29-32

Tuesday: Gal 5:1-6; Ps 119:41, 43-45, 47-48;

Lk 11:37-41

Wednesday: Gal 5:18-25; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 11:42-46

Thursday: Eph 1:1-10; Ps 98:1-6; Lk 11:47-54

Friday: Eph 1:11-14; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 12-13;

Lk 12:1-7

Saturday: Eph 1:15-23; Ps 8:2-3ab, 4-7; Lk 12:8-12

Sunday: Is 45:1, 4-6; Ps 96:1, 3-5, 7-10;

1 Thes 1:1-5b; Mt 22:15-21

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TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION

When the fathers of the Second Vatican Council met to discuss the sacrament of penance, they were required

to draw up a new rite, including several forms. The hot button for debate was so-called “general absolution,”

by which a penitent could be absolved of sin without confessing to a priest. This was a difficult debate,

compounded by widely varying traditions in both East and West. Some were surprised to learn that the Holy

See had already given permission, during the First and Second World Wars, for this form. In 1944 the Vatican

issued a decree saying this form was valid under extreme conditions, which bishops in mission lands and Latin

America took as a kind of “blanket permission.”

Thus, the fathers of the Council were alarmed to find this practice fairly widespread, not only in war, but in

peaceful places with huge numbers of faithful and few priests. Although they eventually produced a ritual

with three different forms, the forms are not considered equal, and the enriched and revised individual form is

preferred. The enrichments include a welcome of the penitent, a sign of the cross with an encouragement to

trust in God’s compassion, new texts rich in the Word of God, praise for God’s mercy, and a dismissal.

—Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31 — 5:1; Ps 113:1b-5a, 6-7; Lk 11:29-32

Tuesday: Gal 5:1-6; Ps 119:41, 43-45, 47-48; Lk 11:37-41

Wednesday: Gal 5:18-25; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 11:42-46

Thursday: Eph 1:1-10; Ps 98:1-6; Lk 11:47-54

Friday: Eph 1:11-14; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 12-13; Lk 12:1-7

Saturday: Eph 1:15-23; Ps 8:2-3ab, 4-7; Lk 12:8-12

Sunday: Is 45:1, 4-6; Ps 96:1, 3-5, 7-10; 1 Thes 1:1-5b; Mt 22:15-21

SAINT TERESA OF JESUS (1515-1582) October 15

Let nothing disturb you; let nothing frighten you. Gifted with a passionate spirit, young Teresa dreamed of

converting Muslims and becoming a martyr. All things are passing; God never changes. But her mother’s

death when Teresa was fourteen inspired lifelong devotion to Our Lady, and Teresa entered the Carmelites,

Mary’s order, despite her father’s objections and her own fragile health. Patience gains everything. Initially,

she enjoyed her lax convent’s sociability and “busyness,” but mystical prayer and John of the Cross’s

collaboration inspired her to reform the Carmelites. Whoever has God, lacks nothing. When her ideals

encountered resistance and brought suffering, she maintained her peace—and humor. Discovered devouring

leftovers, she told her mildly scandalized nuns, “When I fast, I fast! When I eat, I eat!” To nuns demanding

less work and more prayer in the convent schedule, she retorted: “What we really need around here are fewer

starry eyes and more strong arms!” God alone is enough! The italicized sentences here are her “Breviary

Bookmark,” the simple, profound prayer of Teresa, the first woman Doctor of the Church. —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Monday: Columbus Day;

Canadian Thanksgiving Day

Wednesday: St. Callistus I

Thursday: St. Teresa of Jesus

Friday: St. Hedwig; St. Margaret Mary Alacoque;

National Boss’s Day

Saturday: St. Ignatius of Antioch

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — On this mountain the LORD will make for all

peoples a feast of rich food and choice wines (Isaiah 25:6-10a).

Psalm — I shall live in the house of the Lord all the days of my

life (Psalm 23).

Second Reading — God will supply whatever you need

(Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20).

Gospel — I have prepared my banquet, and everything is ready.

Come to the feast! (Matthew 22:1-14 [1-10]).

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

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HOMEBOUND OR ILL?

If you or someone you know,

are unable to attend Mass and would

like to receive communion at home,

please call Elizabeth Droel at

708.974.3336, Ex. 250.

If you are not able to speak to

Liz please be sure to leave a message

with your name and telephone number on her

voicemail and she will call you back.

PRAYER DURING COVID

Loving and faithful God, we turn to you in our doubt,

our disbelief, our fear. So much is unknown to us.

The future is uncertain. We feel helpless, alone,

worried.

Fill us with the courage to face whatever happens and

the common sense to follow public health directives

until the threat of the disease is diminished, friends

and loved ones are able to reunite, people get back to

work, and communities of faith gather once again to

sing your praise.

We pray through Christ our Lord.

© 2020 by Steven R. Janco. All rights reserved. Used with permission.

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PLEASE NOTE:

On Columbus Day, Monday, October 12, 2020, the Administrative

Offices in the Ministry Center will be closed.

St. Elizabeth Seton Church

Orland Hills

Everyone is invited to join St. Elizabeth

Parish as they host a

RECYCLE your

BICYCLE DRIVE

Next Saturday,

October 17th.

Starting at 9am-12 Noon.

DO WE HAVE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS! If you have any changes to make for your home address, phone,

(land line or cell) or email address; please call us at 708 974-

3336, Press 211, or send us an email to

parishmail@sacredheartpalos.org

Also, if you haven’t been receiving your contribution envelopes

please call us at 708 974-3336, Ex 211.

Thank You and God Bless!

MOVING? CHANGE OF ADDRESS

NEW TELEPHONE NUMBER? (LAND LINE/CELL)

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Saturday, October 10

7:30 AM – Poor Souls in Purgatory

4:30 PM – Andrew Szeszol, Victoria Pavloski, Russ & Angeline Miller

Special Intention for Mary & Bob Burke (65th Wedding Anniversary)

Sunday, October 11

8:00 AM – Don Casper, Alice Kisala (5th Anniversary)

Special Intentions

Special Intention for Mary & Bob Burke (65th Wedding Anniversary)

10:00 AM – Alfreda Jablonski, George Popelka, Krystyna Pacanowska

Teresa Stefańska, Maria Magdon, Stanisława Ciskał, Bob Stempniak (1st Anniversary)

Healing Intention for William Budig,

Sacred Heart Homeless Shelter Volunteers, God Knows Intention

Special Intention for Mary & Bob Burke (65th Wedding Anniversary)

12:00 PM – Marianna Macura, Healing Intention for Ania Brynda,

Healing Intention for Julia Marios, Sacred Heart Parishioners

Monday, October 12 – Special Intention

Tuesday, October 13 – Special Intention

Wednesday, October 14 – George Popelka

Special Intention,

Special Intention for Ed & Rosemary Fialek

Thursday, October 15 – Theresa Horvath, Patrick Finnegan

Daniel O’Keefe (1st Anniversary)

Special Intention

Friday, October 16 – Special Intention

Saturday, October 17

7:30 AM – Special Intention

4:30 PM – Edward Cavato, Patricia Christiansen,

Daniel O’Keefe, Terry Neary

Sunday, October 18

8:00 AM – Victoria Pavloski

Daniel O’Keefe, Terry Neary

Special Intentions

Healing Intention for William Budig

10:00 AM – George Popelka, Jeff Jones

Daniel O’Keefe, Terry Neary

Edward & Helen Pietryla

12:00 PM – Marianna Macura, Daniel O’Keefe

PLEASE NOTE:

Anyone wishing to attend a Mass for Saturday or

Sunday, please visit our parish website at:

www.sacredheartpalos.org

You are asked to reserve the day, time, and

indicate how many are attending. Also, if you

have an email address please share it with us so

that we may confirm your reservation.

VERY IMPORTANT When making reservations by telephone,

PLEASE CALL Monday, Wednesday, or

Friday, between the hours of 10am until 5pm.

Office is closed on the weekend.

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There is a promise of marriage between:

III—LOUIS CODER & MAGDALENE KOPEC

III—DAMIAN KOZUCH & CHRISTINA RHODES

I—JOZEF CETERA & BARBARA LICHOSYT

Laura Barajas, Joe Potocki, Larry Herm, Jr.,

Franciszak Kojs, Kathy & Ed Brzezinski,

William Budig, Sandy Garbauski, Kateri Garbauski,

Robbie Lasica, Connie Jasik, Clifton Young,

Eugene & Martha Marcin, Barbara Gannon,

Nina Olsen, Loretta Lia, John Keane, Harold Miller,

Marlene Thometz, Don C. White, Carol Ann Olsen

Christine Connelly, Valeria Pawlowski,

James Finnigan, Elizabeth Piwowar, Evelyn Foran,

Joseph Grollo, Heidi Meekma, Leticia Ulanski,

Thomas & Patricia Filipiak, Ronalie Murawski,

Frank Souza, Eddy Mckendrick, Verna Cavato,

Christine Frey, William Bulman, Paul Sarna,

Phil Piekarz, Sharon Arnett, Doris Konieczka,

Elizabeth Mitchell Jessica Contreras, Leo Gannon,

Laura Martello, Paul Sarna, Maria Libront, and

Nick Kiepura.

Your prayers are requested for the following:

JACOB J. DANECK

FRANK JAMES ANDRIACCHI

Please pray for their souls and all the souls of

the faithful departed.

B A P T I S M A L

P R E P A R A T I O N

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2020 ~ 7:00 P.M.

All parents having a child in the near future are

asked to attend ONE Baptismal class. It is manda-

tory that parents attend the baptismal preparation

class before making arrangements for the Baptism.

The Class is held in the Ministry Center building

(Formation Room).

Please call the Ministry Center office to make

arrangements for the Baptism 708.974.3336, press 0.

Katecheza przed Chrztem Świętym

27, PAZDZIERNIK, WTOREK ~ 7:00PM

Jeżeli w najbliższym czasie planujecie chrzest

swojego dziecka to prosimy o kontakt z naszym

biurem parafialnym 708-974-3336, wew. 0.

Ponadto zapraszamy rodziców oraz

chrzestnych na katechezę przygotowującą

do tego ważnego wydarzenia. Katecheza

jest prowadzone w języku angielskim.

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STEWARDSHIP OF OUR RESOURCES

SEPTEMBER 26 & 27, 2020

Sunday Budgeted Collection $15,250.00

Sunday & Holy Day $9,458.00

YTD weekly budget deficit $-59,832.00

God Bless You and Thank You!

Beth Mikula & Emmett Williamson

Business Office

Sacred Heart Parish provides a safe and easy way to

donate automatically to our parish. It is called E-Giving,

also referred to as electronic giving. It is easy to sign up

and provides our parish with a steady stream of income,

even if you are unable to attend mass because of vacation

or other obligations. You have the option to give weekly,

biweekly, monthly, or even make a one-time donation.

You can have the donation withdrawn directly from a

checking or savings account or by credit card. You have

the option of donating to Sundays, Holy Days, Christmas,

Easter, second collections and even special campaigns

like our 150th Anniversary Celebration.

Just follow the prompts on our website under donations.

Website address: www.sacredheartpalos.org

Thank you for your continued generous support of our

Parish and all it’s organizations.

By now, we hope you’ve noticed our exposition on the church

grounds. October is Respect Life month. And we’re calling

attention to the abomination that is abortion. We can’t build a

culture that cherishes and protects every human life if we

don’t stand up for our most vulnerable.

The first principle of the Knights of Columbus is charity; the

love of neighbor. We express this love most powerfully by our

vigorous defense of the weak and vulnerable of society. To-

day, there is no one as defenseless as an innocent child in the

womb.

62 MILLION babies have been murdered since the 1973 Roe

v. Wade ruling. Just because something is legal in the USA,

doesn’t mean it’s lawful in the Kingdom of God.

-Knights of Columbus Council 17523

SAINT TERESA OF JESUS (1515-1582) October 15

Let nothing disturb you; let nothing frighten you. Gifted with a passionate spirit, young Teresa dreamed of

converting Muslims and becoming a martyr. All things are passing; God never changes. But her mother’s

death when Teresa was fourteen inspired lifelong devotion to Our Lady, and Teresa entered the Carmelites,

Mary’s order, despite her father’s objections and her own fragile health. Patience gains everything. Initially,

she enjoyed her lax convent’s sociability and “busyness,” but mystical prayer and John of the Cross’s

collaboration inspired her to reform the Carmelites. Whoever has God, lacks nothing. When her ideals

encountered resistance and brought suffering, she maintained her peace—and humor. Discovered devouring

leftovers, she told her mildly scandalized nuns, “When I fast, I fast! When I eat, I eat!” To nuns demanding

less work and more prayer in the convent schedule, she retorted: “What we really need around here are fewer

starry eyes and more strong arms!” God alone is enough! The italicized sentences here are her “Breviary

Bookmark,” the simple, profound prayer of Teresa, the first woman Doctor of the Church. —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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Dear Parishioners,

Thank you for your generous support for our Split the Pot fundraising efforts. We are

seeing more support of this effort as the weeks roll on. However, it is becoming more difficult

every week to keep track of donations. Many of you are sending one check in and asking us to

spread the Split the Pot donations over several future weeks’ drawings. Other times the

instructions are not specific enough and we have to track down your intentions. Since the

winner must give to Split the Pot and make a regular donation to qualify to win, it is

imperative that we are able to determine this at the time of the drawing. We are also receiving

entries through the post office, sometimes these are late entries that do not qualify because we

have drawn the number before receiving the envelopes. . We are doing our best and are

committed to being transparent. These exceptions are causing problems, so, if at all possible

please send in one envelope and one check (cash) specifically for Split the Pot in the week it is

drawn.

Thank you for your continued generosity and understanding.

Dear Parishioners,

Our Split the Pot drawing has resumed. Here is a refresher on the

rules.

1. Only registered parishioners are eligible to win this weekly

drawing. If you are not registered with our parish, please come to our

administrative office and we will be happy to register you into Sacred

Heart Parish.

2. You must play to win. In addition to your regular weekly offering of at least five dollars,

the cost of a split the pot entry for any given week’s drawing is also five dollars. (There are

separate envelopes for split the pot). All monies for split the pot will be set aside until there is

a winner.

3. There may not be a winner every week. Each week, a name is drawn from our entire,

(whether they participate in the split the pot or not) parishioner file. If the name drawn

participated in that week’s split the pot drawing, they will win the split the pot prize.

4. If the name drawn from our entire parishioner file did not participate in split the pot that

week, the money will be rolled over to increase the next week’s jackpot.

Thank you for your continued generosity! Emmett Williamson, Business Manager

Split The Pot Drawing for the Weekend of OCTOBER 4, 2020

The pulled card was I.D. #579 This person was not eligible to win.

THE TOTAL FOR SPLIT THE POT IS NOW $18,017.00.

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Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, our brick installation for spring had

to be put on hold. The next installation is scheduled for late

October 2020.

GARDENS OF MEMORY AND THANKSGIVING

Much has happened in these last several months with so many limitations,

especially the stay at home order and you may not have been able to attend such

momentous occasions as a special birthday, baptism, graduation, wedding or the

funeral of a loved one. A great way to memorialize these special people or events

could be to create a brick of remembrance.

Completed forms with payments can be can be mailed to the parish office,

dropped off or placed in the drop box (located in the wall outside of the parish

office).

Completed forms without payment can be sent to pitguy8245@gmail.com or

MemorialBricks@sacredheartpalos.org but will not be fully processed without

payment. Verification of design will be sent via email address.

Thanks - Paul Mikula

Why not make a lasting memory for those who have made

a special impact in your life or for those that are never

forgotten. Perhaps a brick in our memorial gardens will let

them know just how much they mean to you.

Forms are no longer available at church due to CDC regulations. Brochures

containing all the information you need to order a memory brick are available at

the Parish Office or on the website page: https://sacredheartpalos.org/

memorial-gardens/paver-brick-forms/.

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PASTORAL STAFF

Rev. Jacek Wrona, Pastor Rev. David Straub, Associate Pastor

Deacons: Dominic Andriacchi and Thomas Rzendzian

Religious Education: Elizabeth Mikula, Michael Lundberg

Pastoral Associate, Elizabeth Droel Youth Minister, Michael Lundberg

Directors of Music: John and Sue O’Keefe

Business Manager, Emmett Williamson Business Staff, Beth Mikula

PARISH CLERGY

Weekend Ministry: Rev. Robert R. Rohrich, C.M.

Pastores Emeriti: Rev. Robert F. McGinnity, Rev. Patrick M. Tucker

Parish Secretary/Bulletin Editor: Ginny Jankowicz Receptionist: Steve Schanz

R.E. Office In Moscow Center 708 974-3900/FAX: 708 974-3922.

Anointing of the Sick: Every Monday morning after 9:00 AM Mass or by specific arrangement of priest.

Baptism (in Polish) First and third Sunday of each month at 12 Noon Mass (Maximum four allowed), and

1:30pm. (Maximum six allowed). Baptism (in English) 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month at 1:30 pm

(Maximum of six). Baptismal Preparation Class is monthly. Baptism is set-up following completion of the

class. Call 708.974.3336 Press 0, to make arrangements for Baptismal.

Reconciliation: Saturday, 3:15 -4:00 PM or appointment. Instruction In Catholic Faith call Ministry Office.

Marriages: Friday 4:00PM, Saturday 12:30PM and 2:30 PM. Pre-Marriage instructions required. Arrange-

ments should be made, according to Archdiocesan policy, at least six months before the wedding. Dates and

times are not set at initial phone call, but must be confirmed by the officiating priest or deacon.

Are you or someone you know interested in becoming Catholic or in

learning more about Christianity?

Maybe you are not Catholic, but you are married or engaged to someone

who is Catholic.

Maybe you were asked to be a godparent for a Baptism or a sponsor for

a quinceañera.

Maybe you were baptized at an early age, but have not yet received the

Sacraments of First Communion and/or Confirmation.

The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (R.C.I.A.) is the process by which adults and mature

young adults join the Catholic Church. You do not need to live in Palos Hills to participate.

Contact Elizabeth at (708) 974 3336 ext. 250 or at

droel@sacredheartpalos.org for more information.

PLEASE NOTE: COVID-19 precautions and accommodations will be made for individuals preparing to

receive Baptism, First Communion and/or Confirmation.

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Additional Information and Definitions for Reading the Initial Scenarios:

The next page includes the initial scenarios for our grouping, which consists of:

St. Linus Parish and School

St. Patricia Parish and School

Our Lady of the Ridge Parish

Sacred Heart Parish

Key data for each parish area is also listed on the final page.

Reading the scenarios, it is important to distinguish between the words parish andchurch.

Parish = The People, Community, Organization

Church = Building; the sacred space in which we worship

A united parish has one pastor, budget, staff, Finance Council, etc. – but may have multiple churches. The assets of each parish uniting as one parish become the assets of the united parish.

A united parish may take the form of a new parish with a new name (Parish A and Parish B form New Parish C) or Parish B becoming part of Parish A. In either case, the church buildings retain their names. So Church B would still be Church B even if it becomes part of Parish A.

When a parish would have two churches, one of the churches would be designated as the parish church where the sacramental records would be kept.

As we review the scenarios, it is important for all us to do so prayerfully keeping in mind that the spiritual and structural renewal to which we are called to foster are connected. The best and most effective and efficient stewardship of our resources (structural renewal) can allow us to invest more into the ministries that directly work toward making disciples, building community and inspiring witness (spiritual renewal).

Just as Jesus asks us to pray always, He also invites us to trust always. Together, we pray for the guidance of the Holy Spirit to determine how Our Lord will use existing structures to create new ones that bring more people into relationship with Him.

Your input is needed Again, these initial scenarios are conversation starters only. No decisions have been made. We are asked to provide feedback on the initial scenarios from the Archdiocese and propose alternative scenarios and configuration models.

Please come to our next parish meeting to learn more and share your feedback and input.

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Initial Parish Scenarios for Discernment

Please note schools are not explicitly addressed in these scenarios. To the extent schools remain financially sustainable, St. Linus School will be the parish school of whichever configuration St. Linus Parish joins, and St. Patricia School will be the parish school of whichever configuration St. Patricia Parish joins.

Scenario 1: 1 parish, 4 churches

All four parishes unite to form a new united parish, continuing to use all four campuses. (5,862 avg. weekend Mass attendance; $3.5 million operating revenue)

Sacred Heart would serve as the central location for the united parish and formally be designated the parish church.

School governance would need to be explored in this scenario as having two parish governed schools within one parish can be challenging.

Scenario 2: 2 parishes, 4 churches

Parish 1: St. Linus and Our Lady of the Ridge unite to form one parish. Both churches continue to hold a regular Mass schedule within the united parish. (2,112; $1.63 million)

Parish 2: St. Patricia and Sacred Heart unite to form one parish. Both churches continue to hold a regular Mass schedule within the united parish. (3,750; $1.89 million)

Scenario 3: 3 parishes, 4 churches

Parish 1: St. Linus and Our Lady of the Ridge unite to form one parish. Both churches continue to hold a regular Mass schedule within the united parish. (2,112; $1.63 million)

Parish 2: St. Patricia remains in its current parish structure. (1,211; $824,000)

Parish 3: Sacred Heart remains in its current parish structure. (2,539; $1.06 million)

Scenario 4: 3 parishes, 4 churches

Parish 1: Our Lady of the Ridge and St. Patricia unite to form one parish. Both churches continue to hold a regular Mass schedule within the united parish. (2,013; $1.51 million)

Parish 2: St. Linus remains in its current parish structure. (1,310; $948,000)

Parish 3: Sacred Heart remains in its current parish structure. (2,539; $1.06 million)

Scenario 5: 3 parishes, 4 churches

Parish 1: Our Lady of the Ridge and Sacred Heart unite to form one parish. Both churches continue to hold a regular Mass schedule within the united parish. (3,341; $1.74 million)

Parish 2: St. Linus remains in its current parish structure. (1,310; $948,000)

Parish 3: St. Patricia remains in its current parish structure. (1,211; $824,000)

Scenario 6: 4 parishes, 4 churches

Each parish remains its own parish entity, working collaboratively on ministry and exploring opportunities to share staff across the parishes.

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Parish Data:

Avg. weekend Mass attendance (October Count)

Year St. Linus Our Lady of the

Ridge (OLOR) St. Patricia Sacred Heart

Oct. 2019 1,310 802 1,211 2,539

Oct. 2018 1,388 799 1,265 2,537

Oct. 2009 (10-yr) 2,002 1,251 1,710 2,434

Oct. 1999 (20-yr) 2,536 1,884 2,275 2,880

% of parish’s Mass attendance by language

Language St. Linus OLOR St. Patricia Sacred Heart

English 100% 100% 100% 65%

Polish - - - 35%

Church seating

capacity

1,000 750 700 1,200

Annual church operating revenue, excluding rental income

Fiscal Year St. Linus OLOR St.

Patricia

Sacred Heart

Fiscal Year 2019 $948,159 $682,750 $824,287 $1,062,145

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Odnów Mój Kościół: Parafialne rozmowy dotyczące przyszłości

Podczas gdy Jezus Chrystus wzywa nas do ciągłej odnowy Kościoła, musimy być przygotowani do użyczenia naszego głosu, oraz powinniśmy dołożyć wszelkich starań, aby odpowiedzieć na Jego wezwanie. Poniżej zawarto podsumowanie naszej obecnej sytuacji, ale więcej szczegółów zostanie omówionych podczas następnego spotkania parafialnego. Prosimy o Państwa obecność na spotkaniu, aby uzyskać więcej informacji oraz podzielić się z nami informacją zwrotną.

Ogólny zarys procesu Odnowa wymaga wyobraźni, planowania oraz nowych sposobów, aby nieść innym Jezusa Chrystusa. W obrębie archidiecezji istnieje prawie 100 grup parafialnych oraz szkół zaangażowanych w proces udzielania odpowiedzi na pytania dotyczące struktury, pracy zespołowej każdej grupy działającej w swoim środowisku, oraz stwarzania mocnych fundamentów poprzez skoncentrowaną ewangelizację i wysiłki na rzecz formacji wiary. Wspierając nasze parafie najlepszymi strukturami, mamy możliwość ożywienia naszych wysiłków w głoszeniu Ewangelii, budowaniu wspólnoty, oraz dawaniu świadectwa.

Początkowe scenariusze W celu rozpoczęcia dyskusji archidiecezja zaproponowała zestaw początkowych scenariuszy, które przedstawią potencjalne modele tego w jaki sposób parafie i szkoły mogą być zrestrukturyzowane w przyszłości. Początkowe scenariusze zostały opracowane w oparciu o dane demograficzne, uczestnictwo we mszy św., kondycji finansowej oraz stanu obiektu. Scenariusze odzwierciedlają wkład personelu archidiecezji, liderów wikariatu oraz lokalnych księży.

Niniejsze scenariusze, szczegóły zostaną podane na następnym spotkaniu parafialnym, są jedynie zaproszeniem do rozmowy. Nie podjęto żadnych decyzji. Zespół Grouping Feedback and Discernment może zaproponować dodatkowe scenariusze, jeśli będą zasługiwały na uwagę pod warunkiem, że będą wykonalne.

Scenariusze te zostaną ocenione pod kątem zestawu określonych kryteriów na podstawie danych z całej archidiecezji, w jaki sposób struktura wspierałaby witalność i zapewniała żywotność, na przykład:

● Duszpasterskie oraz duchowe potrzeby parafii: aby ożywić pracę ewangelizacyjną, formacyjną, kult, oraz opiekę duszpasterską w dzisiejszych czasach i kulturze, w parafii zostanie zbudowany silny personel, który będzie pomocą dla proboszcza. Personel będzie profesjonalnie wyszkolony oraz będzie otrzymywał należne wynagrodzenie. Aby utrzymać potrzebny personel oraz podstawową działalność, tj. opłata za media, parafie na ogół będą potrzebowały przychodu operacyjnego w kwocie 750.000 USD lub więcej (nie licząc dochodu za wynajem).

● Liczenie parafian oraz uczestnictwo we mszy św: Na podstawie przewidywań co do liczby proboszczów dostępnych w przyszłości w archidiecezji, aby przydzielić pełnoetatowego, rezydującego na miejscu proboszcza, parafia powinna posiadać przynajmniej 800 parafian uczęszczających na msze św. weekendowe. Dodatkowo, aby pomóc utrzymać dynamiczne duszpasterstwo, parafie potrzebują wystarczającej ilości osób do pomocy (np. przy liczeniu parafian).

● Zarządzanie nakładem pracy księży: istotne jest, zapewnienie księżom oraz zespołom pastoralnym odpowiedniego wsparcia, aby mogli skupić się na pracy duszpasterskiej. Niniejsze struktury powinny być realistyczne i wykonalne, biorąc pod uwagę czas dojazdu pomiędzy poszczególnymi kościołami, posługę sakramentalną oraz potrzeby administracyjne, duszpasterskie i obiektów.

● Stabilność finansowa parafii oraz obiektów: Stabilność finansowa parafii i odpowiednie, dostępne oraz bezpieczne obiekty ze zdolnością rozwoju oraz przystępna cena ciągłej naprawy i konserwacji.

● Jakość szkoły oraz stabilność finansowa: Szkoła powinna mieć najlepsze możliwości, aby umożliwić formację wiary na najwyższym poziomie oraz jakość akademicką w sposób zrównoważony finansowo. Kluczową miarą jest zdolność do zapisywania przynajmniej 240 uczniów uczęszczających od przedszkola do 8. klasy, biorąc pod uwagę sytuację demograficzną oraz populację uczniów w danej parafii.

Ważna informacja: Podstawowe Zasady dotyczące wyzwań związanych z COVID-19 Wyżej wymienione kryteria stanowią punkt odniesienia biorąc pod uwagę wykonalność scenariuszy. Dane parafialne będą musiały być zestawione z Podstawowymi Zasadami, biorąc pod uwagę dane z przed COVID-19 (tj. sytuację finansową roku podatkowego 2019 oraz uczestnictwo we mszach św. w październiku 2019), oraz to w jaki sposób COVID-19 wpłynął na zrównoważony rozwój finansowy każdej parafii i potencjalny scenariusz. Ważne jest w jaki sposób następstwa finansowe wpłyną na przyszłość. Krótkotrwałe wyzwania finansowe nie powinny znacząco wpłynąć na decyzje. Jednakże, jeżeli wyraźne skutki będą miały wpływ na przyszłość, powinno być to zawarte w każdym scenariuszu.

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Dodatkowe informacje oraz instrukcje dotyczące definicji zawartych w początkowych scenariuszach:

Następna strona zawiera scenariusze wstępne w naszej grupie, w skład której wchodzą:

● Szkoła i parafia pw. św. Linusa ● Szkoła i parafia pw. św. Patrycji ● Parafia pw. Our Lady of the Ridge

● Parafia pw. Sacred Heart

Kluczowe dane dotyczące każdej parafii wymienione są na ostatniej stronie niniejszego dokumentu.

Czytając scenariusze, ważne jest, aby rozróżniać słowa parafia i kościół.

Parafia = ludzie, środowisko, organizacja

Kościół = budynek; poświęcone miejsce kultu

Połączona parafia ma jednego proboszcza, budżet, personel, radę parafialną, itp. – ale może posiadać kilka kościołów. Majątek każdej parafii wchodzącej w skład danej parafii, staje się własnością połączonej parafii.

Połączona parafia może przyjąć nową formę oraz nową nazwę (parafia A i parafia B stanowią nową parafię C), lub parafia B może wejść w skład parafii A. W obu przypadkach nazwa kościołów pozostaje ta sama. Kościół B nadal pozostanie kościołem B nawet jeśli wejdzie w skład parafii A.

W przypadku kiedy parafia będzie posiadała dwa kościoły, jeden z kościołów będzie wyznaczony na kościół parafialny, gdzie będą przechowywane metryki sakramentów.

W przypadku kiedy parafia będzie posiadała dwa kościoły, jeden z kościołów będzie wyznaczony na kościół parafialny, gdzie będą przechowywane metryki sakramentów.

Podczas omawiania scenariuszy, ważne jest, abyśmy mieli na uwadze fakt, że zarówno odnowa strukturalna jak i duchowa, którą jesteśmy wezwani wspierać, są ze sobą połączone. Lepszy, bardziej skuteczny i wydajniejszy sposób zarządzania naszymi zasobami (odnowa strukturalna) pozwoli nam lepiej zainwestować w duszpasterstwo, które bezpośrednio przyczyni się do głoszenia Ewangelii, budowania społeczności oraz dawania świadectwa (odnowa duchowa).

Jezus prosi nas nie tylko o nieustanną modlitwę, ale również zachęca nas do ciągłego zaufania. Wspólnie módlmy się o przewodnictwo Ducha Świętego, aby rozpoznać w jaki sposób nasz Pan chce użyć istniejących struktur, aby stworzyć nowe, które przywiodą więcej osób do relacji z Nim.

Potrzebujemy Państwa opinii Są to jedynie propozycje początkowych scenariuszy i rozmów. Nie podjęto żadnych decyzji. Prosimy o Państwa opinię zwrotną dotyczącą scenariuszy oraz propzycje alternatywnych scenariuszy czy konfiguracji.

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Prosimy o przybycie na nasze kolejne spotkanie parafialne, aby dowiedzieć się więcej i podzielić się

informacją zwrotną

Propozycje scenariuszy parafialnych do omówienia

Scenariusz nr 1: 1 parafia, 4 kościoły

Wszystkie parafie zostaną połączone w jedną i będą korzystać z czterech obiektów. ● Kościół Sacred Heart będzie centralną lokalizacją nowo połączonej parafii oraz będzie oficjalnie

wyznaczony na kościół parafialny. (5,862; $3.5 million)

Scenariusz nr 2: 2 parafie, 4 kościoły

Parafia 1: Św. Linus i Our Lady of the Ridge zostaną połączone w jedną parafię. W obu kościołach będą odbywać się regularnie sprawowane msze św. w obrębie nowo utworzonej parafii. (2,112; $1.63 million)

Parafia 2: Św. Patrycja i Sacred Heart zostaną połączone w jedną parafię. W obu kościołach będą odbywać się regularnie sprawowane msze św. w obrębie nowo utworzonej parafii. (3,750; $1.89 million)

Scenariusz nr 3: 3 parafie, 4 kościoły

Parafia 1: Św. Linus i Our Lady of the Ridge zostaną połączone w jedną parafię. W obu kościołach będą odbywać się regularnie sprawowane msze św. w obrębie nowo utworzonej parafii. ( 2,112; $1,63 milion) Parafia 2: Św. Patrycja pozostanie jak dotychczas osobną parafią. (1,211; $824,000) Parafia 3: Sacred Heart pozostanie jak dotychczas osobną parafią. (2,539; $1,06 milion)

Scenariusz nr 4: 3 parafie, 4 kościoły

Parafia 1: Our Lady of the Ridge i św. Patrycja zostaną połączone w jedną parafię. W obu kościołach będą odbywać się regularnie sprawowane msze św. w obrębie nowo utworzonej parafii. (2,013; $1.51 million) Parafia 2: Św. Linus pozostanie jak dotychczas osobną parafią. (1,310; $948,000) Parafia 3: Sacred Heart pozostanie jak dotychczas osobną parafią. (2,539; $1,06 milion)

Scenariusz 5: 3 parishes, 4 churches

Parafia 1: Our Lady of the Ridge and Sacred Heart zostaną połączone w jedną parafię. W obu kościołach będą odbywać się regularnie sprawowane msze św. w obrębie nowo utworzonej parafii. (3,341; $1.74 million) Parafia 2: Św. Linus pozostanie jak dotychczas osobną parafią.. (1,310; $948,000) Parafia 3: Św. Patrycja pozostanie jak dotychczas osobną parafią. (1,211; $824,000)

Scenariusz nr 6: 4 parafie, 4 kościoły

Każda parafia pozostanie niezależną jednostką, współpracując w duszpasterstwie oraz szukając nowych możliwości podziału pracowników.

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Dane parafialne:

Średnia frekwencja obecności na Mszach w weekend (Dane z października)

Rok Św. Linus Our Lady of the

Ridge (OLOR) Św. Patrycja Sacred Heart

październik 2019 1310 802 1211 2539

październik 2018 1388 799 1265 2537

październik 2009 (10 lat) 2002 1251 1710 2434

październik 1999 (20 lat) 2536 1884 2275 2880

Procentowy udział we mszy św w parafii w danym języku

Język Św. Linus OLOR Św. Patricia Sacred Heart

j. angielski 100% 100% 100% 65%

j. polski - - - 35%

Miejsca siedzące w

kościele

1000 750 700 1200

Roczny przychód, bez dochodu za wynajem

Rok podatkowy Św. Linus OLOR Św. Patrycja Sacred Heart

Rok podatkowy 2019 $948 159 $682 750 $824 287 $1 062 145

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October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

In the United States, an act of domestic violence occurs every 12 seconds

.

In the United States, each year, approximately 10 million men and women are abused

by an intimate partner.

Domestic Violence is a pattern of violent and coercive behavior exercised in an inti-

mate relationship. This can be physical abuse or more subtle forms of abuse like threats

and manipulation. We are called to minimize roadblocks facing victims and maximize the availability of re-

sources found within our Christian tradition and around our community.

Prayer for Those Affected by Domestic Violence

Dear God, there are many places and many people who do not experience Your peace. Right now, there are

people who live under the dark weight of the fear of violence right in their own homes. We pray for Your pro-

tection, and for wisdom for friends and officials to help bring protection to victims. We pray for abusers who

themselves feel powerless and confused about their relationships. We ask that You help them to find healthy

ways to work out their frustrations and to find hope without resorting to destructive impulses. God, we ask for

Your perfect peace. Amen.

If you or someone you know needs help, The National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1 (800) 799-SAFE (7233)

Illinois Domestic Violence Help Line: 1 (877) 863-6338/Crisis Center for South Suburbia: 1 (708) 429-SAFE

(7233). South Suburban Family Shelter: 1 (708) 335-3028