St. Louis de Montfort Oak Lawn, Illinois

Congratulations Graduates Class of 2017

Meghan Inglesby

Adam Jankowiak

Jenna Larsen

Michael Manzella

Kevin Szwajlik

Angelina Viramontes

Pentecost Sunday June 4, 2017

Fr. Stan’s Utterances Page 2 Today, the Easter season concludes with Pentecost Sunday, commemorating that day in the budding Church when the Father and the Son poured out the Holy Spirit in a special way on the Apostles and they took up the mission of proclaiming the Gospel throughout the whole world. Throughout the Church’s history, the Holy Spirit has showered down gifts upon her to keep her faithful to the teaching she’s received from Our Lord, and to keep the fires burning to inspire hearts to turn to Our Lord and be reconciled with God and with humanity. In today’s First Reading with wind and fire, the Holy Spirit is poured out upon the Twelve in a way that cannot be contained. It’s a sign no one can ignore. A rushing wind and tongues of fire. It

draws a crowd. It’s a sign everyone can understand. It goes beyond the barriers of language to help humanity reunite once again in the Spirit. It’s the sign everyone has been seeking: the truth about God. The fire of the Holy Spirit spread like wildfire, uncontainable.

In today’s Second Reading Paul reminds us that the presence and action of the Holy Spirit are often perceived as gifts, gifts for the edification and unity of the Church. The Holy Spirit gifts us the gift of prayer to express in faith that Jesus is Lord. The spiritual gifts are unified in the Church through their source: the Holy Spirit. The ways we serve are unified in serving Our Lord. All the workings of the Spirit in us come from God. Each gift is for our benefit, another’s, or both.

In today’s Gospel, we’re reminded of one of the Spirit’s greatest gifts, a gift Our Lord conferred to the Apostles on the eve of his Resurrection: the gift of reconciliation with God. Our Lord first bestows the gift of reconciliation with His dearest friends, the friends who abandoned Him in His moment of need: “Peace be with you.” It’s no coincidence that He repeats this desire for reconciliation even as He is breathing the Holy Spirit upon them. It is the Holy Spirit who makes reconciliation possible. The Spirit raised Jesus from the dead and gave Him new life so that reconciliation would be possible. One of the most saddening ways to break off a relationship with someone is to say, “you are dead to me;” In God’s eyes, even in those situations, the Spirit can make that person come alive again through the grace of mercy, whether mercy received or mercy given.

The separation between God and man, recalled by the story of the Tower of Babel, is reversed by the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost: in pride, man distanced himself from God and his fellow man, and communication broke down. Through the gift of tongues, the Holy Spirit reestablishes the lines of communication. In the Spirit, humanity reconciles not only with God but with his fellow people.

The miters that bishops wear during the liturgy symbolize the tongues of fire that came upon the heads of each of the Apostles at Pentecost. The red we use in the liturgies commemorating the Apostles and Evangelists does not just represent the blood of martyrdom; it also represents the fire of the Holy Spirit, which is why the vestments are red today. When we describe a believer as on fire we are referring not only to his zeal in the service of the Gospel, but the fire of the Holy Spirit that inspires him. Often the Holy Spirit works quietly and unassumingly, just as the Spirit often did during Jesus’ earthly ministry and does frequently through believers. Moments also come where we feel consumed by the Spirit’s presence, inspiration, and insight. A spiritual fire takes hold of us. Let us pray together to the Holy Spirit:

“Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and enkindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And you shall renew the face of the earth. Let us pray. O God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant us in the same Spirit to be truly wise and ever to rejoice in His consolation. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.”

Jesus Lives! God is alive!

Our Lady Undoer of Knots, Pray for Us! St. Louis de Montfort, Pray for Us!

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FINAL SCHOOL NEWS !!

Thank you Fr. Stan and Mrs. Wilson for all you have done for our last year of St. Louis de Montfort School. Thank you to each and every teacher, aide and substitute teacher that have worked so tirelessly to educate and guide the students entrusted to them. Your devotion to educating our young, although at times it may seem a thankless job, has instilled in our children; faith, a desire for learning and sense of belonging. We are forever grateful for your dedication. A very special thank you to Mrs. Munoz and Mrs. Harbut for their dedication to our students. Whether it was to call home for a forgotten lunch, a band-aid for a scrape during recess, or the famous “ice-pack” that cured most any ache or pain, our parents are forever indebted to you for caring for each child as if they were your own. Your efforts will always be remembered. Thank you to Mr. Tom for keeping our school clean and welcoming. Your efforts will always be remembered. On behalf of the entire school staff and students, we want to thank the FSA parents and School Board Members who have volunteered hundreds of hours, shared countless ideas and never hesitated to plan, organize and work to make our school events so memorable for our students. Special thanks go out to Kris Hurtado, Donna Liesen, Tess McGillicuddy, Erika Nedza, Tony Ontiveros, Nancy Peksa and Ken and Lisa Widel. Without their dedication and leadership our students and families would have far fewer fond memories. As you can see from the pictures, FSA and School Board has provided wonderful memories for our children to mark the end of our school year including a Slammers baseball game, Track-a-Thon and fun filled Field Day. Thank you for always going the extra mile and making our last year on to be proud of.

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FUN DAY FRIEND DAY FIELD DAY MEMORY DAY !

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Jackie Adomovicz Jesse Anderer Paul Atwood

George Badke Jim Ball

Richard Bania Erik Baranowski Irene Baranowski

Lillian Berenis Sr. Bernardine Mikey Bevan Joyce Bitinas

Jesselyn Brucki Michael Cafagna

Diane Chrapkiewicz Pat Chudy

Bill Cochran John Condon Sue Conley

Betty Connolly Donna Dong

Mary Dragozetic Rita Duchowicz Shirley Duran Jack Falsey

John Furmaniak Sr. Dave Gallagher Sandra Gilbert Lorraine Grams

Sam Harnish Dorothy Hayden

Janis Hayden Mary Hinchey

Jackie Hojnacki Theresa Iser Marilyn Jones

Mary Jane Kirchner Mary Kmak

Daniel Kosiek Bill Kutschke Kurt Kutschke Josie Maracic Agnes Mark Rita Mazur

Mary Ann & Bill Meskowski Rosemary Mihelic

Andy Mikal Barbara Minster Judy Mitchell Vencia Munis

Christopher Murphy Teresa Myczek Michael Nolan Debbie Ornat Bill Prusinski

Kelly Robertson Frances Schmidt

Bridget Schroeder Ruth Ann Smith

Jim Staros Mercedita Suclan

Terry Swierk Walter Tarasevic Dorothy Tinman

Diane Uryasz Jerry Wantroba II

Mary Wantuck Angie Weiss

Cathy Jo Werner Kimberly Willett

Shelley Werner-Torsan Robert & Carol Zucas

We pray for those among us who are suffering from illnesses

REST IN PEACE We pray for our family and friends

that have recently died

Janet Purpura Walter Swiecicki

Please keep them and their families in your prayers

June 3 5:00PM June 4 7:30 AM June 4 9:30 AM June 4 11:30 AM C. Sorensen J. Sibick C. Karnoski G. Pierzynski J. Werner B. Gilbert B. Zakes C. Gotto M. Navedo I. Ramirez S. Kozak M. Farrell

Extraordinary J. Chmielewski M. Kocher J. Cepek J. Hurckes Ministers of Communion L. Trail H. Niemiec M. Hurley N. Rodl

T. Wasik K. Delmagori D. Widmer D. Ott M. Leffers M. Uryasz D. Sichelski M. Gal

Commentator A. Leiske Cantor D. Sichelski Cantor Lector M. Leffers M. Uryasz D. Widmer J. Hurckes

Altar Servers Breanne Boss Leela Widel Ryan Wierzgac Patrick Matoniak

Madison Kurtys Eleanor Sun Olivia Nedza Kevin Matoniak Cesar Aguilar Kandi Deegan Natalia Nedza Logan Hurtado

ST. JOHN PAUL II

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION ASSOCIATION ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

Every Saturday

St. Louis de Montfort Chapel 9:00—10:00 AM Please join us

Knights of Columbus Council 14553

As our Easter Season comes to an end we will be transitioning the church décor to Ordinary Time. On Tuesday, June 6th, after morning mass, our

decorating committee will be changing the altar decorations. We welcome all volunteers to help with this project. If you have a couple of hours to share, please consider lending a hand. You can call the parish home and leave your name if you are available. (708.599.5300)

The 2018 Mass book is open if you would like to schedule a mass to remember a loved one, living or deceased. Mass intentions can also be for a private special intention. Please call (708.599.5300) or stop by the Parish Home during business hours (9:00—2:30, Monday through Friday) to schedule a mass or get more information.

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Weekly Activities at St. Louis

Saturday, June 3 Sunday, June 4 12:30—7:00 PM Parish Picnic Monday, June 5 9:00 AM— Rosary (CH) Tuesday, June 6 9:00 AM — Rosary (CH) 12:45 AM—Last day of school dismissal 6:30—9:00 PM—Choir Practice (CH) 7:00 PM—Needle workers (QH) Wednesday, June 7 9:00 AM — Rosary (CH) 9:00 AM—10:00 AM—Parish Pantry 7:00 PM—9:00 PM—Women’s Auxiliary Thursday, June 8 9:00 AM— Rosary (CH) 6:30—9:00 PM—Choir Practice (CH) Friday, June 9 9:00 AM—Rosary 9:00 AM—10:00 AM—Parish Pantry Saturday, June 10 9:00 AM—10:00 AM— Adoration Sunday, June 11

Weekly Mass Intentions Saturday, June 3 8:30 AM Communion Service 5:00 PM— + Joyce Kurcab + Anthony Rathnau + Genowefa Giedroic Sunday, June 4, Pentecost Sunday 7:30 AM + Joseph Valuckis + Szczepan Wojtczak + Alica Puriski 9:30 AM + William & Marie Spoo + Jay Tarczon + Wilhelmina Narag 11:30 AM + Louis & Anna Fanelli + Louise & Dan O’Shea + John Marrello Monday, June 5 8:30 AM + Jay Tarczon Tuesday, June 6 8:30 AM + Deacon Mike Karnoski Wednesday, June 7 8:30 AM Communion Service Thursday, June 8 8:30 AM +Tim Dorian Friday, June 9 8:30 AM + Anna Miarczynski Saturday, June 10 8:30 AM Communion Service 5:00 PM— + John J McNamara + Thomas & Anna Dillon + Genowefa Giedroic + Rosemary Velcich + Anton Vidinich Sunday, June 11 Most Holy Trinity 7:30 AM + Deceased members of Tierney & Kennedy Family + George & Helen Tomich 9:30 AM + Jan Babicz + Andrew Remijas + Kevin J Kaminsi 11:30 AM + Dan & Danny O’Shea + Jay Tarczon

WEEKLY OFFERING May 27/28 $5,5000.00

Give Central $ 240.00 Your contributions can be made electronically on Give Central. Visit the website www.givecentral.org to enroll.

Sunday Readings for June 4

First reading: Acts 2:1-11 Second reading: 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13 Gospel: John 20:19-23

Sunday Readings for June 11

First reading: Exodus 34:4b-6, 8-9 Second reading: 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 Gospel: John 3:16-18

HELP OUR FOOD PANTRY!! PARISH PICNIC FOOD DRIVE!

Support our Food Drive at the Parish Picnic!! Non-perishable donations are being accepted.

Our food pantry shelves are in need of restocking! Non-perishable donations are ALWAYS accepted, there is always a large cart in the church vestibule where you can drop off your dona-tions any time. Items most in need include: Peanut butter ~ ~ Jelly ~ ~ Canned vegetables (all varieties) ~~ Tomato ~ Pasta Sauces Thank you for supporting this important ministry.

Fr. Stanley Stuglik: Pastor Mr. Bill Sullivan: Deacon Fr. Mark Canavan: Pastor Emeritus Mrs. Cindy Cochran: Operations Director Ms. Jan Podolak: Parish Secretary Mrs. Karen Deegan: Director of Music Parish Home: 8808 Ridgeland Ave, Oak Lawn IL Phone: 708-599-5300 Fax: 708-599-2678 Email: parish.office@sldmparish.org Parish Website: www.sldmparish.org Parish Home Office Hours: 9:00 AM— 2:30 PM Monday—Friday Mrs. Melissa Wilson: School Principal Mrs. Cheryl Plesha: Religious Education Coordinator School Address: 8840 Ridgeland Ave, Oak Lawn IL School Phone: 708-599-5781 School Fax: 708-599-5782

MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 7:30 9:30 and 11:30 AM Weekdays 8:30 AM (Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri) 8:30 AM Communion Service (Wed) Saturday 8:30 AM Communion Service Confessions: Saturday 4:00 to 4:30 PM Baptisms: 2nd & 4th Sunday of every month Pre-Baptismal Program: The 1st Tuesday every other month. Arrangements can be made by calling the Rectory. Weddings: Couples should contact the parish priest at least six months in advance of wedding date.

Welcome to St. Louis de Montfort Parish

CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS St. Louis De Montfort Church #000448 8808 S. Ridgeland Avenue Oak Lawn, IL 60453 TELEPHONE 708 599-5300 CONTACT PERSON Jan Podolak EMAIL: parish.office@sldmparish.org SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2013 Adobe Acrobat XI Windows 8 TRANSMISSION TIME Wednesday 11:00 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION June 4, 2017 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 8 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE MAKE A NOTE OF CHANGED EMAIL ADDRESS.