Saint Cecilia Parish

“St. Cecilia Parish family, open to the Holy Spirit, welcomes all to grow

in our faith community by service to others through Jesus Christ.”

St. Cecilia Church 700 S. Meier Road

Mt. Prospect, IL 60056 Phone: 847-437-6208 FAX 847-437-2520

www.stceciliamtprospect.com

Parish Office Hours

Monday-Thursday…..9:00 AM -- 4:30 PM Friday……………… 9:00 AM--12:30 PM Saturday and Sunday………..Closed

Weekday Mass Monday-Saturday 8:00am

Weekend Masses Saturday Evening 4:30 pm Hispanic Liturgy 6:30 pm Sunday 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 am

Hispanic Liturgy 12:00 Noon

Inside this Issue:

Schedules/Parish Meetings/Lent Ideas.2

Bereavement Ministry Training…..….3

RE Calendar/Parish Reconciliaton …..4

Youth Ministry/St. Joseph Table…......5

St. Joseph Table/Lenten Observance...6

Mass Intentions & Readings...……….7

Feed My Starving Children/Our Sick/Lenten Offerings/Womens Breakfast...8 Rummage Sale/Pro-Life Presentation..9

Casino Trip/Secular Franciscans…....10

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Liturgical Ministry Schedule for March 10 and March 11

Sat. 4:30 Sun.7:30 Sun. 9:00 Sun. 10:30

Celebrant Fr. Mike Olivero

Fr. Damasus Okoro

Fr. Mike Olivero

Fr. Damasus Okoro

Ministers R. Boucher C. Strobel B. Sullivan P. Giannola

B. LaVant J. Szafraniec* P. Meschler E. Iaccino

J. Marshall J. Guarino M. Welch* P. Millonzi

M. Sparrow M.D’Cunha K. Schmidt S. Wilken*

K. McQuillen M. Alfus J. Fredericks M. Spence

K. Richter R. Nasello M. Spence

M. Welch

Lectors M. LaVant M.K. Francel M. Benitez J. Spence

P. Hackett F. Gaziano C. Stroh C. Bernholdt

Servers J. Ragusin+ M. Potoniec A. Schmidt L. Quadros+

S. McHugh E. Mack+ A. Schmidt+ A. Zanon

M. McHugh V. Potoniec E. Owsiany L. Zanon

Monday, March 5, 2018

7:00 pm Rosary CH

Tuesday, March 6, 2018 1:00 pm Breaking Open the Word R 6:30 pm Parish Life Commisson Mtg R

March 7, 2018 3:00 pm Stations CH 4:30 pm Religious Ed Classes MH 4:30 pm Religious Ed Classes PC 6:00 pm St.Vincent de Paul Meeting BR 7:00 pm Choir practice CH

Thursday, March 8, 2018 7:00 pm Catholic Meditative Prayer BR

This Week at the Parish

Friday, March 9, 2018 7:00 pm Stations of the Cross CH

Saturday, March 10, 2018 10:15 am Prayer Shawl Ministry MH 11:00 am First Reconciliation CH 4:30 pm In Gathering Space: Local Food Pantry Collection CH

Sunday, March 11, 2018 At all the Masses in the Gathering Space: Local Food Pantry Collection CH After Masses: Know Your Neighbor BR 5:30 pm Backpack Ministry Packing PC

BR Bernardin Room CH Church MH Mtg House PC Parish Center R Rectory TR Teen Room CR Choir Room

February 25, 2018--$7,831.59 February 26, 2017--$9,311.77

Prayer

Daily Reflection by US Conference of Catholic Bishops Sign up at Daily Readings@usccb.org

Fasting

Fast from complaints & contemplate simplicity.

Almsgiving Sunday, March 11: Food Drive for local food pantry or Contribute to the Church in Central & Eastern Europe

Ideas for the Week

Second Collection this Sunday is for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe. Thank you for your generosity.

Next Saturday, March 10

Local Food Pantry Collection

Next Weekend at all the Masses.

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HUMAN CONCERNS COMMISSION

Dear Lord, Hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need.

Remember Those Far From Home LCpl. Elijah Burgins Po3. John Castro

Pvt. Peter Eck Pvt. Zachary Flick Lt. Eric Infante

Sgt. Scott Majewski Kevin Moon Mullins

Afc. Jeremy McNeel Pfc. Joseph Pusateri Theodore Soupart

Let us remember and pray for those who are always in our hearts. If you have loved ones who are currently serving in the Armed Forces, please call the rectory at 847-437-6208 and we will add their names to our bulletin list. When your loved one has returned home, please let us know so we can remove their

End Domestic Violence NOW!

Domestic Violence Hotline

1-800-799-SAFE

Domestic Violence incidents rise during difficult financial times. If you see a family in trouble, please call the hotline.

MY BROTHER’S KEEPER MINISTRY

Seniors, do you need a ride to the doctor or grocery store? Please give us at least 3 days notice. This is a free service to all our senior parishioners. We are not able to drive for sugery or if anesthesia is involved. Call Linda at 847-439-5372.

St.Vincent de Paul is an emergency source for food and short-term financial help for parishioners and those living within the parish boundaries. Please call 847-437-6208. Requests will be handled with care and confidentiality.

In today’s Gospel Jesus is asked “What sign can you show us?” Everyday we can see signs of how God has visited us in the blessings of our lives. Let us be a sign of God’s love by being a blessing to others.

Is there a family you know who needs assistance? Please call the Society of St.Vincent de Paul so that together we can be a sign of God’s love to the suffering and poor.

Pregant and in need? Help is available at Optional.me.org 1-800-712-HELP

Homelss and pregnant? Call Good Counsel Homes, 1-800-723-8331

Www.goodcounelhomes.org

Hurting from an abortion? Visit www.AbortionForgiveness.com

BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY TRAINING For new Ministers of Bereavement

Place: Holy Family Parish, Inverness, IL

Date: Saturday, April 7, 2018

Time: 10:00 am to 3:45 pm

Presenter: Amy Florian

Topics: Communicating with Bereaved, Catholic View of Death, Funerals, Wake Vigils, and Bereavement Ministry

Are you interested? Possibly feel a call to do so? Call Fran.. Office: 847-437-6208

Email…….. fran@stceciliamtprospect.org

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Renew My Church Presentation

Office Number:

847-437-6208

Extension 129

2018 Religious Ed Calendar

March 7 Regular Classes

14 Regular Classes 21 Special: Stations of the Cross

at 6:30 PM (All Classes & Families-In Church) 28 No Classes Spring Break-Holy Week April 4 Regular Classes 11 Regular Classes 18 Regular Classes 25 Last Regular Class for Students

Multi-Parish Reconciliation Service

♦ When: Monday, March 19 at 7 p.m.

♦ Where: St. Cecilia

All are welcome!

Come and be reconciled this Lent.

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Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all Catholics age 14 and older on Ash Wednesday and all Fridays in Lent.

Fasting is to be observed by all Catholics between 18 and 59 years of age on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. You may have only one full meal and two smaller meals as needed for strength. No solid food should be eaten between meals.

The Stations of the Cross are a devotion of the Catholic Church most commonly prayed during Lent. The origins of the devotion date back to just a few years after Christ’s death and resurrection. Tradition tells us that Mary and the apostles would frequently retrace the path of Christ’s passion. As Christianity spread and travel was not safe or affordable, monks began the Stations of the Cross as we practice it today. They had statues carved or stained glass windows made to depict the images of Christ’s journey. The tradition continued and grew. The Stations of the Cross are a way for us to make a pilgrimage and participate in the

suffering of Jesus. At St. Cecilia Church, we pray the Stations of the Cross

every Wednesday at 3:00pm

Friday night Stations will be held on:

March 9, March 16 and March 23

Please join us in this devotion.

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MASS INTENTIONS Saturday March 3, 2018 8:00 AM † Sabastian Saldivar 4:30 PM † Donna Maggard † Ron Rascia † Sal DeLuca † Rosemary Anichini † Janet Stanczak 6:30 PM Spanish Liturgy Sunday March 4, 2018 7:30 AM † Decease Members of Szyszka Family † Franciszek & Maria Zaldlo † Vitold & Zofia Bartman † John & Maria Waliczek Family † William & Margaret Chudziak 9:00 AM † Leona A. Styrcula † Alicja Sadowska † Marlene Witt † Chester Kilian † Joe DeLa Garza 10:30 AM † Decease Members of Alessi Family † Joan Jolicoeur † Clifford Millicent † Dec. Members of Anzaldua & Alvarez Fam. 12:00 PM Spanish Liturgy Monday March 5, 2018 8:00 AM † Mary Plywaczynski Tuesday March 6, 2018 8:00 AM † Purgatorial Society Wednesday March 7, 2018 8:00 AM † Arthur C. Schoenberger Lizza Alvarez (Special Intention) Thursday March 8, 2018 8:00 AM † People Of St. Cecilia Friday March 9, 2018 8:00 AM † Fr. James Prendergast † Adela Maldonado † Dec. Members of Charles Brister Family Saturday March 10, 2018 8:00 AM † Fr. Raymond Pavis 4:30 PM † Frank Sordyl † Deacon Mel Both † Judy Alberti † Rose Marie Rasul † Angel Nuñez 6:30 PM Spanish Liturgy

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — (Exodus 20:1-17 [1-3, 7-8, 12-17]) or Exodus 17:3-7. God gives the law through Moses

Psalm — (Psalm 19) or Psalm 95 Lord, you have the words of everlasting life. Second Reading — (1 Corinthians 1:22-25) or (Romans 5:1-2, 5-8) We proclaim Christ crucified.

Gospel — (John 2:13-25) or John 4:5-42 [5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42]. Many began to believe in Jesus’ name when they saw the signs he was doing.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 2 Kgs 5:1-15b; Ps 42:2, 3; 43:3, 4; Lk 4:24-30

Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6-7bc, 8-9;

Mt 18:21-35

Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20;

Mt 5:17-19

Thursday: Jer 7:23-28; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Lk 11:14-23

Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Ps 81:6c-11ab, 14, 17;

Mk 12:28-34

Saturday: Hos 6:1-6; Ps 51:3-4, 18-21ab; Lk 18:9-14

Sunday: 2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23; Ps 137:1-6;

Eph 2:4-10; Jn 3:14-21

Alternate readings (Year A):

1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Ps 23:1-6;

Eph 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41 [1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38]

Sunday March 11, 2018 7:30 AM † Corinne Rusteberg † John F. Emmons † Henry Mrugala & Bartman Family † Alice Jagodowski † Joseph Mulé 9:00 AM † Kathy Nasello † Deceased Members of Tragasz Family † Deceased Members of Milas Family † Florence Horvereid † Gil Meschler 10:30 AM † Decease Members of Barbaric Family † Diana Flerlage 12:00 PM Spanish Liturgy

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Dominic Dublinski Phyllis Walsh

Peter Murphy Joe Rubano

Other Lenten Opportunities with our Neighboring Parishes

St. Raymond (Mt. Prospect)

St. Zachary (Des Plaines)

International Rosary and Benediction� Tuesday Nights During Lent at 7:00 pm�

We will be praying the International Rosary in conjunc-tion with Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction. We will begin Adoration at 7:00 PM followed by the Rosary and concluding with Benediction. A variety of breads will be

served attributed to and prepared by the different ethnic groups after the rosary.

Please plan on spending some time with our Blessed Mother praying the rosary in different languages. !

The following ethnic groups will host the five weeks: !

� March 6 Filipino March 13 Italian March 20 Combined Ethnic Groups

Also, please note no Rosary during Holy Week. Questions: Josephine Tozzi 847-842-4014

Mass at Noon during Lent on Wednesdays

Friday Fish Fry

March 16 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Adults $12 Seniors $11 Kids $7

Main Menu: Fried cod or shrimp or cheese pizza Pick 2 sides: Mac ‘n cheese, fries, cole slaw or applesauce Meals include: Salad, rolls, dessert, coffee, tea, or lemonade.

22 Cents – that’s what 1 FMSC pre-packaged meal costs – we can all feed at least One. Giving is easy – place your donation in one of the specially marked buckets in the Gathering Space. We will take cash, coins, checks (made payable to St. Cecilia & put “FMSC” in the memo line). Track our progress toward our goal on the posters in the Gathering Space.

LET’S SPREAD SOME HOPE THIS

LENT & STOCK THE FMSC SHELVES –

PLEASE MAKE A DONATION TODAY!

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~ The Facts of Life ~

When it comes to making decisions about matters of life… what’s your biggest challenge, frustration, or problem?

What don’t you understand?

The Gift of Human Life:

Begotten Not Made

THE BEGINNING OF LIFE

from the moment of conception

Have YOUR questions answered by

Fr. Tad Pacholczyk Director of Education

National Catholic Bioethics Center

St. James Parish

Center 820 N Arlington Hts Rd

March 18, 2018

2:00 – 4:00

Ethical Decision Making in Sickness

and End of Life Situations

THE END OF LIFE

until

natural death

2018 RUMMAGE SALE

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CASINO TRIP

IS GOD CALLING YOU TO THE SECULAR FRANCISCAN ORDER?

The Northwest Franciscan Community of the Immaculate Heart of Mary is hosting an Informational Evening on

Monday, April 9, 2018, at 7:15 p.m.

at St. Joseph’s Home 80 W. Northwest Hwy Palatine.

The evening will begin with prayer in the second floor Chapel, followed by a brief presentation on the Secular Franciscan Order and social time. Refreshments will be served.

For more information, call Sue at (312) 403-2139 or email vocations@nwfranciscans.org.

ABOUT THE SECULAR FRANCISCAN ORDER: The secular Franciscan Order is not a prayer group or club. Formerly known as the Third Order of St. Francis, it is an official Order within the Catholic Church and was established by St. Francis of Assisi early in the thirteenth century. Unlike religious brothers and sisters, those in Secular Orders--also known as Third Orders--don’t remove themselves from the world but remain in it; hence the term “secular”. Married or single women and men who are faithful, practicing Catholics are able to join Third Orders, as are diocesan priests and deacons.

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Parish Personnel Rev. Michael Olivero, Pastor, ext. 113 Rev. Damasus Okoro, Resident, ext. 117 Rev. Daniel Brady, Pastor Emeritus Rev. Jack Hurley, Coordinator of Hispanic Ministry, 847-253-8600, ext. 137 Lisa Mersereau, Pastoral Associate/DRE, ext. 120 Carol Klinger, Adm. Asst. PA/DRE, ext. 129 Mr. James J. Kelly, Director of Music, ext. 126 Mrs. Frances Ficker, Ministry of Care Coordinator, ext. 122 Mrs. Kathy McGourty, Youth Minister ext 123 Mr. Ted Kawa, Business Manager, ext. 115 Mrs. Pat Sordyl, Parish Secretary, ext. 110 Ms. Dina Sarti, Parish Office Staff ext. 110 Mrs. Audrey Taylor, Bulletin Editor, ext. 110

Weekend Masses Saturday 4:30 PM Sunday 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM

Weekday & Saturday Morning Masses See Page 7 of the bulletin.

Spanish Liturgies Saturday 6:30 PM, Sunday 12:00 Noon

Holy Day Masses 7:00 PM Anticipated; 9:00 AM (Any changes noted inside bulletin) Civic Holiday Masses 9:00 AM

Parish Office Phone 847-437-6208 FAX 847-437-2520 Parish Website: www.stceciliamtprospect.com Webmaster@stceciliamtprospect.org

Religious Education Office Phone 847-437-6208; Lisa Mersereau at extension 120 or Carol at extension 129

Music Office Phone 847-437-6152

Ministry of Care Office Phone 847-437-6208, ext. 122

Youth Ministry Kathy McGourty, Director of Youth Ministry; 847-437-6208, ext. 123 or email: youthministry@stceciliamtprospect.org

Communion for the Homebound Ministers of Care are available to bring Communion to the home-bound. Please call the Parish Office to arrange.

New Parishioners Welcome to our Parish! Catholics who wish to become members of St. Cecilia are asked to introduce themselves and register at the Parish Office during regular office hours, or ask an usher for a registration form.. If you will be moving, please let us know if we should change your address or remove you from our list of regis-tered parishioners. This will help us cut down on postage costs.

R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Instruction and formation for anyone wishing to inquire into the Catholic Faith can be made by contacting the Parish Office.

Sacrament of Baptism Infant Baptism (0-6 years) is a special time in a family’s life. The Church invites parents and godparents to prepare for this Sacrament with an Infant Baptism Class. These sessions are usu-ally held on the 2nd Saturday of the month in which the Baptism takes place. Baptisms are celebrated at 2 PM on the 4th Sunday of January, April, May, July, September, and November. For more information or to reserve your place for a Baptism date and preparation class, please call the Parish Office.

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday at 4:00 PM or by appointment.

Sacrament of Marriage The Pastoral Guidelines for Marriage Preparation are that a mini-mum of 8 months be set aside for personal preparation for mar-riage. Couples should refrain from setting a firm date until after they have met with the Pastoral Associate to discuss marriage plans.

Bulletin Submissions Articles for the bulletin must be submitted in black and white or color on disk or emailed to audrey@stceciliamtprospect.org and must be received at the Parish Office by 4:00 PM 16 days prior to the bulletin issue date. For holiday submissions, please add 7 days to the lead time.

Monitor Submissions To display an event on the Monitor in the Gathering Space, send an email with the event details to: monitor@stceciliamtprospect.org. All submissions will be presented on the monitor the following Saturday and are subject to approval.

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CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS:

St. Cecilia Parish #811

700 S. Meier Road

Mt. Prospect, Illinois 60056

PHONE:

847-437-6208

CONTACT PERSON:

Audrey Taylor

audrey@stceciliamtprospect.org

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March 4, 2018

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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