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MASSES FOR THE WEEK

Weekend, May 9 & 104:00 PM William Frederisy ­ Birthday Greetings8:00 AM + Caroline Brill & Estelle Jashenske ­ Family9:45 AM + Ken Baker ­ Family

11:30 AM + Hipolita Aranda & Rebecca Reyes ­ Family

Monday, May 117:30 AM + Helen Zurawski ­ Family

Tuesday, May 127:30 AM + Frank Ochoa ­ Family

Wednesday, May 137:30 AM + Mary Ann Segvich ­ Mr. & Mrs. Frank Ziolkowski

Thursday, May 147:30 AM + Mary Blonski ­ Eleanor Wojcik

Friday, May 158:00 AM + Genevieve Banas ­ Family

Saturday, May 167:30 AM + Sophie Kotara ­ Kotara Family4:00 PM + Confirmation Liturgy

Sunday, May 178:00 AM + Mary Posko ­ Family

13th Anniversary9:45 AM + Eugene Piekarczyk ­ Lou Kozyra

11:30 AM + Manouel Ortega Rosario ­ Delia

Week of May 10 ­ May 16

The Gifts of Bread & Wine are donated this week in memory ofMary Blonski ­ Pam King

The Tabernacle Candle will be lit this week in memory ofMary Blonski ­ Pam King

USHERSMay 2015

4:00 PM C. Cowperthwaite, M. Adduci,E. Pindara, A. Lubanowski,T. Zalewski, N. Zalewski

8:00 AM A. Wopinski, T. Nester,A. Jasek, M. Noworyta,J. Young

9:45 AM E. Lihota, G. Slusarczyk,K. Podgorny, T. Baker,M. Gasior

11:30 AM R. Manriquez, J. Gonzalez,M. Suarez, R. Ortiz

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERSMay 2015

4:00 PM M. CowperthwaiteJ. GibbonsL. Morse

8:00 AM C. BozovicP. GadusN. Moll

9:45 AM O. HaroP. MaccagnanoP. O'Rourke

11:30 AM A. DavilaI. Jimenez

ALTAR SERVERS

SATURDAY, May 16 ­ Confirmation4:00 PM J. O’Keefe, A. Villanueva, P. Gomez,

A. Komosa, J. KellySUNDAY, May 17

8:00 AM T. Meyer, S. Meyer9:45 AM A. Shea, A. Bellan

11:30 AM D. Ranos

READERSMay 2015

4:00 PM B. Frederisy8:00 AM R. Kopaczewski9:45 AM V. Maccagnano

11:30 AM C. Ramirez

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Monday ­ May 11Reading Acts 16:11­15Gospel John 15:26—16:4a

Tuesday ­ May 12 ­ St. Nereus, St. Achilleus & St. PancrasReading Acts 16:22­34Gospel John 16:5­11

Wednesday ­ May 13 ­ Our Lady of FatimaReading Acts 17:15, 22—18:1Gospel John 16:12­15

Thursday ­ May 14 ­ St. MatthiasReading Acts 1:15­17, 20­26Gospel John 15:9­17

Friday ­ May 15 ­ St. IsidoreReading Acts 18:9­18Gospel John 16:20­23

Saturday ­ May 16Reading Acts 18:23­28Gospel John 16:23b­28

Sunday ­ May 17 ­ Ascension of the LordReading I Acts 1:1­11Reading II Ephesians 1:17­23Gospel Mark 16:15­20

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

We pray for...

Barbara Anderson, Michael Auld, MichaelBoston, Grant Joseph Bradtke, KevinChocholek, Rickey Cholipski, Austin Cichy,Philip Corich, Martin Covarrubias, Mary LouCowperthwaite, Jim Cummings, Dorita De Cardona,David Donahue, Catherine Drilling, Rosie Dunmore,Marietta Falbo, Laurie Ferry, Charlotte Frjelich, Bob Frjelich,Irma Garcia, Allysa Garcia, Yesenia Guajardo, RosaGuadalupe Guajardo, Sara Janet Guzman, Helen Hennessy,Maryann Henney, Charlene Jones, Edward Kawa, LarryKawa, Ron Keene, Karen Kil, Bob Konecek, MarthaKowalkowski, Helen Larson, John Larson, Beth Lasseter,Thomas J. Lohr, Katharina Makara, Joseph B. Mistarz, Jr.,Joe Moncada, Ricardo Morales, Genoveva Nateras,Policarpo Naya, Shirley Ostrowski, Felicia Pancer,John Rosmanitz, Steven Schwartz, Jo Shanahan, PaulSherman, Lillian Smierciak, Alfonso Soto, Irene Stincic,Chestine Trzupek, Asunción Villalpondo, DianneWilliams, Chris Wopinski, Loretta Wopinski, StanleyWrona, Sr., Melissa Young, Residents of Hammond­Whiting Care Center and Residents of Dolton HealthCare Center and Residents of Burnham Terrace.

We pray for the homebound, sick and hospitalized. If your nameappears in the above list and you no longer wish to be includeddue to recovery, please contact the Rectory at (773) 646­4877.

Anyone interested in rentingKonsowski Hall, please call therectory for more information.

Don't forget to put your e­mail addresson your envelope.

You only need to do this once. If you have alreadysubmitted your email address, you do not need todo it again.

If you are new to the parish, stop in the

rectory to register.

2015 Mass BookThere are quite a few Masses available in the 2015Mass Book. Please stop by the rectory to reserveyour Masses.

Ink Cartridges

Don't discard those empty ink cartridges! There is abox in the back ofchurch for you to deposit them.

St. Florian Convent for RentThe St. Florian Convent building is for rent to a non-profit organization. It has a spacious kitchen and diningroom, several offices, and a large living/recreationroom. The second floor has 12 bedrooms and a largerestroom. Please call (773) 646-4877 for more infor-mation.

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visit us at ­ www.stflorianschool.org

St. Florian SchoolHappenings...

2014 ­ 2015 REGISTRATION!Registration is on going for 3 & 4 year old Pre-school through Grade 8. For further information,please contact the school office at: 773-646-2868.

St. Florian School is offering5 students FREE tuition for the

2015­2016 school year!

5 students will be selected via a lottery which

will be held on 09/15/2015

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARECURRENTLY BEING ACCEPTED ­

QUALIFYING FAMILIES MAY PAY AS LOWAS $75 A MONTH!

WINan IPAD, SAVE $ on FUNDRAISING

and TUITION& HELP the SCHOOL!

Mission Statement of St. Florian SchoolOur mission is to provide each student with a Catholiceducation in all areas. The faculty and school familiesjoin the parish staff and fellow parishioners to forma living Catholic faith community. Our school pop-ulation is multicultural and fosters sensitivity tothe needs of all. We promote the students' burningdesire for learning. Through education, service,support, formation and challenge, the students arecalled to realize their potential spiritually, socially,and intellectually. For one hundred years our schoolhas been committed to carry out the Gospel valuesof Jesus Christ on a daily basis.

Mother’s Day PrayerGod our creator, we come before you and lift up inprayer all mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers andmothers to be who gave the gift of life. We give youthanks for their presence, talents and gifts which theyshare in our church, society and world. May all mothersknow of your loving and gentle presence and may theyalways turn towards you in times of joy, sorrow andglory.We ask this in your name.Amen.

Fraternally yours in Christ,

April 1 7, 2015

Dear Father Marchwiany,

This letter comes with my thanks and hearty con-gratulations to you, your parish staff and the entireSt. Florian community for exceeding your 2015Annual Catholic Appeal parish goal of $10,660.92.You have my deep appreciation and respect.

The people of St. Florian under your dedicatedleadership have responded generously to the AnnualAppeal, clearly demonstrating that they have a firmgrasp of what it means to live as those who areEntrusted with Responsibility. Please convey toyour community my admiration for their willingnessto sacrifice in a way that benefits others and trans-forms the world through Christ's loving presence.I am inspired by their sense of responsibility forothers, a sentiment that is shared by the many be-neficiaries of their generosity.

Please let the people of St. Florian know of mypledge to remember them in prayer and at the Lord'sTable as I thank God for many gifts. Their prayersfor me are much appreciated, and I am heartenedfor their remembrance ofme.

Archdiocese of Chicago

Archbishop Blase J. CupichArchbishop ofChicago

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POPE FRANCIS ’ V IS IONOF HEALING AND COMMUNION

TheARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO in partnership with Loyola Press

More on Pope Francis’ Vision at www.loyolapress.com/popefranciswww.ArchChicago.org

© 2014 Archdiocese of Chicago, Fr. Louis J. Cameli

LA VISIÓN DEL PAPA FRANCISCOSOBRE LA SANACIÓN Y LA COMUNIÓNLaARQUIDIÓCESIS DE CHICAGO en conjunto con Loyola Press

MásdelavisióndelPapaFranciscodisponibleen www.loyolapress.com/popefrancis

www.ArchChicago.org

© 2014 Arquidiócesis de Chicago, Fr. Louis J. Cameli

Year of Sacraments • One Word at a Time

The Eucharist, we firmly believe,makes present to us the Bodyand Blood of the Lord in his self­sacrificing love. And by receivinghim in Holy Communion, weconnect ourselves with him.In fact, this is the sustainingand life­giving connection ofour lives. The Eucharist enablesus to have this personal con­nection with the Lord. It wouldbe a mistake, however, to thinkthat it stops here.

The Eucharist connects us not only with theLord but with each other in him. That is thegist of Paul’s important words to the churchin Corinth: “Because there is one bread, wewho are many are one body, for we all partakeof the one bread.” (1 Corinthians 10:17) Lookingat our connection with other people throughthe Eucharist radically changes how we seeour relationships, even our closest ones. Wediscover the depth and power of those rela­tionships because we are connected in himwho holds all of us in his love.

La Eucaristía, creemos con firmeza,hace presentes para nosotros elCuerpo y la Sangre del Señor ensu amor abnegado. Y al recibirloen la Sagrada Comunión, nosconectamos con él. De hecho,esta es la conexión que alimentay que da vida a nuestra propia vida.La Eucaristía nos capacita paratener esta conexión personal conel Señor. Sería un error, sin embargo,pensar que todo termina aquí.

La Eucaristía nos conecta no solocon el Señor, sino también con los demás en él.Esta es la esencia de las importantes palabras dePablo a la Iglesia de Corinto: “Uno es el pan yuno es el cuerpo que todos formamos porque todoscompartimos el único pan” (1 Corintios 10:17). Ob­servar nuestra conexión con otras per­sonas através de la Eucaristía transforma radi­calmentela manera en que vemos nuestras re­laciones,incluso las más íntimas. Descubrimos la profun­didad y el poder de esas relaciones, puesto queestamos conectados en él que nos sostiene atodos en su amor.

ConnectConectar

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St. Vincent de Paul Poor Box 120.00Mother’s Day - The most creative job in the worldinvolves taste, fashion, decorating, recreation, education,transportation, psychology, romance, cuisine, design,literature, medicine, handicraft, art, horticulture, eco-nomics, government, community relations, pediatric,geriatric, entertainment, maintenance, purchasing, directmail, law, accounting, religion, energy and management.Anyone who can handle these has to be someone special.Happy Mother’s Day from St.Vincent de Paul Society!

MARK YOUR CALENDARMay 12 Bible Study (KH) 7:00pmMay 13 School Board (KH) 7:00pmMay 14 Choir Rehearsal (Church) 10:00amMay 18 Young at Heart (KH) 1 :00pmMay 20 School May Crowning 1 :30pmMay 24 Holy Name GolfOuting

Turkey Creek - Merrilville IN 9:00amMay 26 Pantry Setup 9:00amMay 27 Big Pantry 3:00pm

Please pray for ourService Members:

Eugene Zmija, U.S Air Force ­SSgt David Burks, U.S. Army­ Sgt Eric L. Abram, U.S. AirForce ­ Lt. Commdr. NicholasGarcia, U.S. Navy Pilot ­ SPC WayIonBader, US Army ­ SPC Mark J. Dancer, U.S.Army ­ Aaron Alvarez, U.S Navy ­ MSgtJames Ritchie, U.S. Air Force ­ Capt.Christopher Conner, U.S. Marine Corps ­Sgt. Michael Marszalek, U.S. Army ­ RobertA. Islas, Jr., U.S Navy ­ Cpl Kristin Pala,US. Marine Corps ­ Capt. Lisa Klekowski,US. Army ­ PFC Patrick Paskiewicz ­ U.S.Army ­ PVT David Cook, US Army ­ PettyOfficer Second Class Laura A Tomczak, U.SNavy ­ LTC Peter Allen Kubas, U.S. Army ­A1C Kelly Shanahan, U.S. Air Force ­Master Sgt. Christopher Saberniak, U.S. AirForce ­ A1C Nicolaos Hofbauer, U.S. AirForce ­ Sgt. Ernest Silva, U.S. MarineCorps ­ Jonathan Daniel Ladowski, U.S.Marine Corps.If you know of a family member who is no longer serving,please contact the Rectory at 646­4877 so they may beremoved from this prayer list.

WEEKLY OFFERINGSMay 2 & 3, 2015

Sunday Collections Amount4:00pm Mass $ 725.008:00am Mass $ 879.099:45am Mass $ 644.0011 :30am Mass $ 374.00

Mailed Donations $ 5.00Votives $ 81 .25

Actual Received $ 2,708.34vs Budgeted Goal -$ 4,500.00Deficit ­$ 1,791.66

Energy $ 461 .00Building Improvement $ 100.00Maintenance $ 282.00

The Knights ofColumbus General Pulaski Council#3323 will hold a Pancake Breakfast to benefit theAmerican Cancer Society's Relay For Life, onSunday May 1 7th at St. Columba Social Center1 3323 S. Green Bay Ave. from 8 a.m. until 1 2:00p.m. There is plenty of convenient and handicapaccessible parking. The breakfast will include “Allyou care to eat” Pancakes, French Toast, Sausage,Eggs to order, Coffee, Milk and Orange Juice. Thecost is still the same low price of $8.00 for adultsand $4.00 for children 10 and under.

May 2015 Book Rack Selection

The Challenge ofPriestless Parishesby Edward L. Cleary

Comforting the Fearfulby Leroy Howe

The Healer's Calling byDanial P. Sulmacy,OFM, MD

May I Hate God? by Pierre Wolff

Women Healing From Abuse by Nicole Sotelo

Moving in the Spirit by Richard J. Hauser, SJ

Off to Serve by Richard Galentino

The Mother's Calling by Julie L. Paavola

TO ALL WHO CELEBRATEWhether visitors, long-time residentsor newly arrived in the Parish, we

Thank God for you.

If you are not registered,or there is a change in your address,

or telephone number,please fill out the form and place it in oneof our collection baskets or mail it to

the Rectory

Thank You

Name: _____________________________________

Phone: _____________________________________

Address: _____________________________________

_____________________________________

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Please CheckOne:

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MemorialsAnd Gifts ofRemembrance

Youmay rember your deceased loved ones in thefollowing ways:

DonationDailyMasses $ 10

Tree ofLife Gold Leaf $ 100Small Stone $ 500Large Stone $1 ,000

The Tabernacle Candlewill be lit inmemory of. . . $ 10

The Gifts ofBread andWineare donated inmemory of. . . $ 15

Please remember St. Florian Parishin your estate planning

YourGift, Your Parishwww.parishgift.org

Mission Statement ofSt. Florian Parish Pastoral Council

St. Florian Parish Pastoral Council is a group ofparishioners who work together with the pastor toact as a consultative body for the parish. Ourmission is to build a prayerful, evangelizing andwelcoming spirit for the benefit of the faithcommunity.

MISSION STATEMENT of ST. FLORIAN PARISH

We are Roman Catholics of prayer, service and long-standing tradition guided by thespirit to meet the direct needs of out parishioners and neighboring community in ademanding social environment. We strive to achieve a sense of justice, responsibility,prayerfulness, communication and unity by providing:

• All individuals the opportunity of receiving sacraments• The proper educational environment ­ spiritually, morally, academically• A channel for corporal works of mercy• A time and place for social gathering and fellowship

Our goals and objectives will be accomplished through encouraging active participationin dialogue, evangelization, stewardship, prayer and love.

Worship

Altar ServersChoirs, Cantors & MusiciansMinisters ofCommunionLiturgy CommitteeMinistry ofCare

Ministry ofConsolationMinistry ofLectorsFaith Sharing GroupsUshers & GreetersBible Study

Education andAdult Formation

Elementary School(Pre-K through 8th)

Baptismal PreparationR.C.I.A.

Parish Pastoral CouncilReligious EducationVacation Bible School

Evangelization Committee

ServiceGarden ClubFinance CouncilSt. Vincent de Paul

Parish/School OrganizationsHoly Name SocietyKnights ofColumbus

Parents’ ClubLadies Rosary Sodality

Young at HeartAthletic Association