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.”

Inside this Issue:

Schedules/Contributions………....2

Human Concerns…………….…...3

Religious Ed Registration…….........4

Reflection by John Shea………..…5

Pathway of Life Garden……....…...6

Mass Intentions & Readings…...….7

OneWord/Sick/YM Prayers……....8

Marriage Encounter/Casino Trip....9

Youth Day/Young Adults………..10

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-Friday 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

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 24, 2016

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This Week at the Parish

Monday, July 25, 2016

7:00 PM Rosary Church

Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Wednesday, July 27, 2016

6:00 PM St. Vincent de Paul Mtg Bernardin Room Thursday, July 28, 2016

Friday, July 29, 2016

Saturday, July 30, 2016

Sunday, July 31, 2016

Liturgical Ministry Schedule for July 30 & July 31

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

Celebrant Fr. Mike Olivero

Fr. Mike Olivero

Fr. Damasus Okoro

Fr. Damasus Okoro

Ministers A. McGarrity J. Hallihan B. Sullivan S. Wilken*

J. Weiss C. Strobel* E. Hong C. Hong

M. Welch G. Silchuck J. Fredericks A. Seidl

P. Kryger* M. D’Cuhna R. Smeds M. Seidl

C. Hong M. Lynch S. Loebbaka P. Millonzi

MA McGarrity L. Both* C. Klinger

R.Rosado

Lectors P. Simon M. Mack C. Stroh D. Martino

P. Hackett M. Mack J. Allen C. Bernholdt

Servers S. McHugh E. Mack+ M. Benitez+ L. Quadros+

M. McHugh J. Guarino A. Schmidt L. Zanon

E. Hong+ A. Schmidt A. Zanon

July 17, 2016—$10,507.86 July 18, 2015— $9,188.00

The Response of the Gospel of Mercy

(Credit: CRS)

“The war in Syria has killed as many as 250,000 Syrians, and has uprooted more than 11 million people. Children, who make up more than half of Syrian refugees in the Middle East, are paying the heaviest price: many have witnessed violence and the loss of homes or loved ones; the vast majority

have been out of school for years.”

-Source: Catholic Relief Services

ACTION: Ask Congress to provide funding for poverty-focused interna-tional humanitarian assistance and fulfill our nation’s commitment to help Syrian and other refugees. Call your members of Congress using this toll-free number: 888-562-8232. Visit www.ConfrontGlobalPoverty.org.

“We look at the sky, there are many, many stars; but when the sun rises in the morn-ing, the light is such that we can’t see the stars. God’s mercy is like that: a great light of love and tenderness.”

Pope Francis Homily on April 7, 2014

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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 Cpl. Peter Hinderer Sgt. Scott Majewski Afc. Jeremy McNeel Spc. Justin Pastirik 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 name from the list. Thank you.

In the Gospel, Jesus teaches us that God is our “Father” and just as a parent’s love for their children is unlimited, so is God’s love and care for us unlimited.

This week, as you give your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, know that you are showing them that God loves them and that he is indeed their “Father.”

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 surgery or if anesthesia is involved. Call Linda at 847-439-5372.

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.

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.

“TAKE A BREAK”

WHERE VOLUNTEERS

GIVE THE GIFT OF TIME

TO A FAMILY

The Clearbrook “Take A Break” Volunteer Program matches volunteers with a family that has a child with special needs age birth to 4 years old. Volunteers spend time in the family’s home to give parents a break.

If you have 3-4 hours per week to play, share and care for a child and are 21 years of age or older, we need you! Training is provided.

To find out more about how you can make a difference to a family in your community, please

contact Tina Yurik, Director of Clearbrook’s Take a Break Volunteer Program, at

847-291-6971 x227 or tyurik@clearbrook.org. We also invite you to visit our website at www.clearbrook.org.

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Religious Education Religious Education Summer Hours

Our Religious Education office is open on Mondays and Wednesdays during the summer. You may always leave a voice mail message at extension 129 on other days, but these are the days you can expect to have your questions answered and is the best time to come in person to register for classes.

Religious Education Registration

Religious Education Registration is open for both returning and new families.

Your timely registration helps us be well prepared to welcome your children

in early September.

Questions? Please call (847) 437-6208

and ask for Carol at ext. 129.

Fr. Tom Donaldson will be coming to

St. Cecilia's

to lead a parish mission on

September 18-20

Watch the bulletin for more information!

Please register

by July 31st

Religious Education Catechist Meeting

There will be a meeting for all Religious Education catechists

on Wednesday, July 27

at 7 p.m.

in the Parish Center.

Please bring your syllabus and teaching ideas to this meeting. Refreshments will be offered as we get to know one another

and re-connect with fellow catechists.

Religious Education Families

The Religious Ed year begins

Wednesday, September 7

with Mass at 6:30 p.m.

followed by a parent meeting

with Fr. Olivero and Lisa Mersereau.

Enrolled children will meet their catechist that evening, too. Registration on September 7 will not be held, so please register before that date. Questions? See Lisa after any weekend Mass.

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The Year of Mercy:

Comfort the Sorrowful, Instruct the Ignorant

“It is my burning desire that, during this Jubilee, the Christian people may reflect on the spiritual works of mercy.” Pope Francis

The spiritual works of mercy developed as Christians cared for the world in which they lived – admonish the sinner, counsel the doubtful, comfort the sorrowful, instruct the ignorant, bear wrongs patiently, forgive all injuries, pray for the living and the dead.

To reflect on these works includes doing them and then looking back on what we have done and who we have become. Take comforting the sorrowful. We have all found ourselves accompanying someone who has suffered a divorce, or lost a spouse to death, or was downsized, or was overlooked for the promotion they desperately needed, or was disappointed in their children’s behavior, or was driven by debilitating anxieties, or etc. In short, we and our family and friends suffer in one way or another; and we walk together. In comforting the sorrowful, we often don’t know what to say. We want to console and we bring forward whatever wisdom we have. We say things like, “Call me” or “If I can do anything, just let me know.” But we soon come to understand comforting the sorrowful is not about banishing grief but about walking with a person we love until what has come to pass is somehow integrated into a larger identity and purpose. Take instructing the ignorant. If we are teachers, the application is obvious. But this spiritual work

goes beyond formal instruction. It means we communicate whatever knowledge we have in a way that empowers those who receive it.

It may be a parent bent over and soft talking into the ear of a child, or a boss carefully explaining to an employee what needs to be done, or a friend point-ing out the implications of a decision. We all have some knowledge that would benefit others; and, instead of keeping it to ourselves, we offer it in the hope that it will help.

In comforting the sorrowful and instructing the ignorant we become other-centered; and, as every spiritual tradition knows, in becoming other-centered we enter into the deepest secret about ourselves. Being merciful is our true identity.

Copyright © John Shea

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Remember your

Loved

ones

Last day to order

August 15th

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MASS INTENTIONS Saturday July 23 8:00 AM † Parishioners 4:30 PM † Kazimierz Mazur † Eugeniusz Cygan † Peter J. Bertolini † Tom Lynch &Dec. Mem.of Spellissy & Lynch Families † Deceased Mem.of Giacomino Family † Deceased Mem.of Suarez & Kramer Families 6:30 PM Spanish Liturgy Sunday July 24 7:30 AM † Jamice Nieroda † John Murphy † Raymond & Jean Micek † Stanislaw & Stefania Szyszka † Dec. Mem. of Szyszka Family 9:00 AM † Florence Horvereid † Ron Pankow † Jim Jakiel † Pietro Parente † Leo & Caroline Slominski 10:30 AM † Katie Herrmann † Chuck Kenny † Esther LaVigne † Narcisa Jurado Atara † Florence Craig 12:00 PM Spanish Liturgy Monday July 25 9:00 AM † William & Margaret Chudziak † Chuck Kenny † Eileen Sommer † Dec. Mem. of Hartmann, Anesberger, & Steinemann Families Tuesday July 26 8:00 AM † Purgatorial Society † Gene Raasch Wednesday July 27 8:00 AM † Parishioners † Louise Divinely † Charlotte Murray Thursday July 28 8:00 AM † Fr. Raymond Pavis † Tom Jones † Purificacion & Isidro Reodica Friday July 29 8:00 AM † Leona A. Styrcula † Ana Marija Molnar Saturday July 30 8:00 AM † Fr. James Prendergast † Alcyamma Chacko † Monica John † Joseph Chacko 4:30 PM † Frank Pusaten † Marianne Hurin † Peter J. Bertolini † Tess Campana Special Intention of Landry Family 6:30 PM Spanish Liturgy

Sunday July 31 7:30 AM † Dolores Dzugan † Walter & Maria Pawlik † Michael Giba † Victor Henzi † Dec. Mem. of Chambers & Lawlor Families 9:00 AM † Mary Ellen Ryan † John Ryan † Denise Ryan † Emilio Canonaco † Mary Jablowski 10:30 AM † Gandolfo Russo † Michael Devereaux † Tony Partipilo † Tess Campana Thomas Jones...Special Intention 12:00 PM Spanish Liturgy

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — (Genesis 18:20-32) Abraham bargains with God to spare the city. Psalm — (Psalm 138) Lord, on the day I called for help, you answered me. Second Reading — (Colossians 2:12-14) Buried with Christ in baptism, we were also raised with him; all our transgressions are forgiven. Gospel — (Luke 11:1-13) Jesus speaks of God’s sure response to those who pray.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 2 Cor 4:7-15; Ps 126:1bc-6; Mt 20:20-28 Tuesday: Jer 14:17-22; Ps 79:8, 9, 11, 13; Mt 13:36-43 Wednesday: Jer 15:10, 16-21; Ps 59:2-4, 10-11, 17-18; Mt 13:44-46 Thursday: Jer 18:1-6; Ps 146:1b-6ab; Mt 13:47-53 Friday: Jer 26:1-9; Ps 69:5, 8-10, 14; Jn 11:19-27 or Lk 10:38-42 Saturday: Jer 26:11-16, 24; Ps 69:15-16, 30-31, 33-34; Mt 14:1-12 Sunday: Eccl 1:2; 2:21-23; Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17; Col 3:1-5, 9-11; Lk 12:13-21

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A Special Person is Needed

We have been blessed for so many years to have someone take care of our Altar Linens each week. That has involved washing them, having a place for them to air dry, ironing as needed, and changing them. In most weeks the altar linens are changed twice; once on Saturday before the weekend Masses and once on Monday, if it’s needed (wine spill, etc. from the weekend Masses). This is a role which can be done in your own home. Ideally, there would be 2 or 3 people who would take on this task so it would not have to be done every week. Please call Carol (ext. 129) if you feel called to share your talents in this important ministry.

Please Pray for Our Sick

Joseph Majka

Margery Cooke

Linda Finley

Sylvia Kelly

Mary Jo Thelander

Louis LaVigne

“WRITE YOUR HURTS IN SAND

CARVE YOUR BLESSINGS IN

STONE”

Order your brick in the Pathway

of Life Garden by Aug. 15

A member of the Respect Life Committee

will be available after all masses on July 23/24

to answer questions or help with your

purchase of a brick in the Pathway of Life

Garden. The order form is available

on page 6 of the bulletin.

For the teens and Kathy as they take part in the Youth Ministry service trips to serve those in need. Please pray for safe travels, safety as they work each day and trans-formative experiences of God’s

Grace and Love.

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HOLY ROSARY COUNCIL #4483 Sponsors a trip to Potawatomi Hotel & Casino Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Chartered Thru

When: Wednesday September 28, 2016 Cost: $27 per person includes bus transportation,

$10 gaming voucher and $10 meal voucher Departing: 9 AM on September 28, 2016 from the west parking lot area of St. Cecilia Church

at 700 S. Meier Road in Mount Prospect Returning: From the casino at 4:30 pm

Send your payment of $27 in cash or check (made out to Dean Sordyl) to: Dean Sordyl 915 S. See Gwun Avenue Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056-4149

All participants must provide name, complete address with zip code, telephone number, date of birth,

and Potawatomi Rewards # if you have one with your payment.

Money and reservation information must be in by September 12, 2016 to be included.

For further information contact Dean Sordyl at (847) 394-3307. ALL RESERVATIONS ARE BINDING AND NON-REFUNDABLE

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 attending this celebration should contact their parish office to register. (Cecilia’s 847-437-6208)

For further information, call the Marriage and Family Ministries Office at 312.534.8351 or visit the website:

www.marriageandfamilyministries.org.

Jesus tells us that all we have to do is ask and we will receive, seek and we will find, knock and the door will be open to us. Discover the amazing plan God has for you and your marriage. Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends

August 12-14, 2016 October 7-9, 2016

December 9-11, 2016, all at Elk Grove Village, IL.

Early registration is highly recommended.

For reservations/information, call Jim & Kris at 630-577-0778

or contact us through http://wwme-chicagoland.org .

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A speaker series for YOUNG ADULTS in their 20’s and 30’s

Theology on Tap 2016

Wednesday, July 27, 7:00 pm

St. Hubert Church, 729 Grand Canyon Hoff. Estates

Sr. Alicia Torres, “Prayer, A Powerful Encounter”

Wednesday, August 3, 7:00 pm

St. Theresa, 455 N Benton St, Palatine

Beth Knobbe, “Relationship Essentials for Singles and Couples"

Contact yamnw.suburbs@gmail.com for more information.

To RSVP and for more info about any of these events, find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/

groups/yamnwc

or email us at yamnw.suburbs@gmail.com.

Saturday, July 30, to Sunday, July 31

WORLD YOUTH DAY CHICAGO

The Archdiocesan Young Adult Ministry is organizing a local overnight event in conjunction with World Youth Day 2016, to be held at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, 1170 North River Road in Des

Plaines, on Saturday, July 30, beginning at 5 p.m., until Sunday, July 31, at 3 p.m.

This event is open to everyone, especially those unable to travel to Kraków for World Youth Day. More information can be found at www.yamchicago.org/wydchicago2016.

The Theology on Tap Finale will also be held at the Shrine on Sunday, July 31, during WYD Chicago.

CONTACT: Media Relations Office, 312-534-8227. Young Adult Ministry, 312-534-8600.

Saint Zachary Catholic School

567 W. Algonquin

Des Plaines, IL 60016

BUILDING A FOUNDATION FOR FAITH,

FAMILY, AND ACADEMICS SINCE 1963. ■ Pre-School through 8th Grade ■ 3 Year Full Day Pre-School ■ 3 & 4 Year Half Day Pre-School ■ 4 Year Full Day Pre-Kindergarten ■ Tuition Assistance Available ■ Extended Day Program ■ Daily Faith Affirmation ■ Athletic Programs ■Student Club

CALL TODAY TO ARRANGE A TOUR:

(847) 437-4022

www.saintzacharyschool.org

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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 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

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Audrey Taylor

audrey@stceciliamtprospect.org

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