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1 528 Lathrop Avenue River Forest, Illinois JUNE 26, 2011 Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

2 THIS WEEK S GATHERINGS 2 MASS INTENTIONS Monday, June 27, :00 am Dr. Robert Lee Muldoon Tuesday, June 28, :30 am The Clark & Daley Family 8:00 am Angela Devereux Ebzery Wednesday, June 29, :00 am Rosemary E. McGrail Thursday, June 30, :00 am Mary M. Connolly Friday, July 1, :00 am Williams, Karasis, Kurr Family & Roy Saturday, July 2, :00 am Elizabeth Beckman ALTAR SERVERS Monday - June 27-July 1, :00 am Mon-Fri: Adult Servers WEEKEND LITURGIES Saturday, July 2, :30 - Mass Intention: The Moran, Daley & Eagen Families Servers P Roche, L Irvin; Cross Bearer: N Martin Readers Max Brown, Dottie Chemler Euch Min M Dressel, E Dressel, T Dressel, J Lynch, M Mrkicka, M Shalloo, K Smith Sunday, July 3, :30 - Mass Intention: Jim Butler Servers J Flatley, T Skapek; Cross Bearer: G Gleason Readers Pat Deady, John Showel Euch Min D Kurtenbach, P Muldoon, S Skapek 9:00 - Mass Intention: The Crowley & Cusack Family Servers A Brennan, K Murray; Cross Bearer: G Murray Readers Marcee Gavula, Ben Simms Euch Min A Josephs, D Murray, T Murray, H Slowik, J Slowik, J Winikates, L Winikates 10:30 - Mass Intention: The People of St. Luke Parish Servers A Donlin, K Donlin; Cross Bearer: T Gorman Readers Julie Mannis, Gene Lawrence Euch Min B Coleman, M Coleman, B Elwood, B Miller, M Miller, J O Hara, E Ramos 12:00 - Mass Intention: Paula Margaret Novielli Servers M Malone, L Sloan; Cross Bearer: J Atkins Readers Sheila Price, Noreen O Malley Euch Min M Arenas, J Courtney, V Perera, D Ross, A Willoughby WELCOME TO ST. LUKE River Forest, IL READINGS Readings for the Week of June 26, 2011 Sunday: Dt 8:2-3, 14b-16a/1 Cor 10:16-17/ Jn 6:51-58 Monday: Gn 18:16-33/Mt 8:18-22 Tuesday: Gn 19:15-29/Mt 8:23-27 Wednesday: Acts 12:1-11/2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18/ Mt 16:13-19 Thursday: Gn 22:1b-19/Mt 9:1-8 Friday: Dt 7:6-11/1 Jn 4:7-16/Mt 11:25-30 Saturday: Gn 27:1-5, 15-29/Lk 2:41-51 Next Sunday: Zec 9:9-10/Rom 8:9, 11-13/Mt 11:25-30 Liturgical Publications Inc PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK: Angelina Ali, Michael Brady, Mary Corbett, Joseph Dahlstrom, Bill Dooley, Cecile Kerwin, Frank Kurr, Bob Meek, Jeanne O Connor, Grace Pantin, Dennis Rakowski, Richard Sullivan, and Norbert Wegerzyn AND FOR OUR DECEASED: Frances M. Hardin, Dolores A. Leander STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE Do not forget the Lord, your God...who brought forth water for you from the flinty rock and fed you in the desert with manna. Deuteronomy 8:14-16 It takes great trust to follow the Lord in a life of stewardship. Yet, just as He provided for the Israelites, God will provide us with all that we need. We in turn must be willing to hold our many gifts not with a clenched fist but rather with an open hand, ready and willing to share. From the weekend of June 19, 2011 Weekly giving Goal $17, Actual Weekly Giving , Fiscal Year to Date Weekly Giving Goal , Actual Weekly Giving , Unmet Needs for Year ($67,642.00) ~ We are always very grateful for the sacrifices you make to support the mission, goals, and ministry of St. Luke Church. Thank you for your generosity!

3 GATHER IN PRAYER AND SERVICE TEN QUESTIONS ON THE ROMAN MISSAL, THIRD EDITION 1. Why is there a need for a new translation? Pope John Paul II issued the third edition of the Missale Romanum (the Latin text of the Roman Missal) during the Jubilee Year in This new edition included many new texts requiring translation. In addition, the experience of the years after the Second Vatican Council gave rise to a desire for more formal and literal translations of the original Latin texts. This new translation will employ the best of what we have learned about translation and liturgical language in two generations of celebrating the Liturgy in the vernacular. It will provide an opportunity to reflect ever more deeply on the eucharistic celebration that lies at the heart of the Church s life. 2. Who is doing the work of translation? The process of translating liturgical texts from the original Latin is a highly consultative work done by several groups. The International Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL) prepares English translations of liturgical texts on behalf of the conferences of bishops of English-speaking countries. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and the other member conferences receive draft translations of each text and have the opportunity to offer comments and suggestions to ICEL. Then ICEL proposes a second draft, which each conference approves and submits to the Vatican for final approval. Each conference reserves the right to amend or modify a particular text. At the Vatican, the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments examines the translated texts, offers authoritative approval (recognitio) of the texts, and grants permission for their use. Currently the Congregation is aided by the recommendations of Vox Clara, a special committee of bishops and consultants from English-speaking countries. The translation and review process is guided by the guidelines in Liturgiam Authenticam, issued in 2001, an instruction from the Congregation that outlines the principles and rules for liturgical translation. In 2007, the Congregation also issued a ratio outlining the specific rules for translation in English. 3. What s new or different about the revised translation? The style of the translation of the third edition is different. In accord with the rules for translation established by the Holy See, the revised translation follows the style of the original Latin texts more closely, including concrete images, repetition, parallelisms, and rhythm. The English used in the Mass texts is more formal and dignified in style. Where possible, the texts follow the language of Scripture and include many poetic images. In addition, the third edition contains prayers for the celebration of recently canonized saints, additional prefaces for the Eucharistic Prayers, additional Masses and prayers for various needs and intentions, and some updated and revised rubrics (or instructions) for the celebration of the Mass. 4. What is the timeline for the approval and implementation of the Missal? After the Latin Missale Romanum was published in 2002, ICEL began its work of preparing a draft English translation of the text. ICEL presented the first section the Order of Mass, which contains the fixed prayers of the Mass, including the people s parts to the English speaking conferences of bishops in The USCCB approved the final version in 2006, and the Holy See confirmed this section in June The remaining sections were approved between 2007 and The USCCB completed its approval of the Missal in November in November The Holy See granted the final approval of the text in the spring of Cardinal Francis George, OMI, president of the USCCB, announced that parishes may begin using the revised translation on November 27, (continued on page 6) JUNE 26, 2011 Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ 3

4 PRIME TIMERS YOUTH MINISTRY Tomorrow is bridge day for the Prime Timers. We start at Noon and play until 2:30. Please join us for a fun filled afternoon Mass Intention Book At this time we have weekday Mass intentions available. You may arrange for Masses by calling the rectory ( ) or coming in to the rectory office (528 Lathrop) during business hours (9:00 am-5:00 pm, Monday thru Friday). SATURDAY MASS TIME SURVEY RESULTS The results are in from last weekend s survey about the time of our Saturday evening Mass. Of the total of 198 votes, 140 favor moving the Mass time to 5:00 PM, and 58 favored keeping it at 5:30. Of those who indicated that they regularly attend the 5:30 Mass, two-thirds favored the move to 5:00 PM. So, we will make this change. Due to weddings that have already been scheduled in the next few months, however, the change will not be made until the Fall. The exact date will be announced for several weeks in advance. SUMMER CHURCH ATTIRE Summer is here, and many of us become more relaxed about what we wear to Mass during the warmer weather. We remind you that even casual attire for Church should be modest and respectful. In particular, we ask you to avoid clothing that is tight fitting is low cut or shows cleavage is especially short shows a person s stomach or mid-area could in any way be interpreted as provocative or revealing. As a sign of respect for God, Whom we come to worship, as well as for our fellow worshippers, your thoughtful attention to wearing appropriate attire to Church is greatly appreciated. 4 WELCOME TO ST. LUKE River Forest, IL Youth Summer Service Trip This Sunday, twelve St Luke teens and adults will be heading to Bethlehem Farm in Summer County, West Virginia for a week of service. Bethlehem Farm is an intentional Catholic community built on the cornerstones of prayer, simplicity, service, and community. Our volunteers will be spending their days doing home-repairs in the surrounding community and their evenings exploring their faith. Thank you for all of your support as we have prepared for this and the other trips. Please pray for our adults and young people this week. Bethlehem Farm, June 26-July 2 Peace, Amanda Collins, Coordinator of Youth Ministry acollins@stlukeparish.org Check-out the YM page at

5 GATHERINGS FROM THE PARISH AND THE COMMUNITY FINAL CALL! DOUBLE YOUR INVESTMENT IN ST. LUKE S This Thursday is June 30, the last day of the fiscal year, and the last day for our Matching Grant Balance the Budget Drive. Until June 30 a generous parishioner will match every dollar contributed with another dollar. So, your support of St. Luke s will be twice-blest. We are about two-thirds of the way to our goal of $85,000. With everyone s help we will make it. Thank you for your support. And may God bless all who support our parish so generously. PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Kenneth J. Fischer, Pastor Rev. Robert P. Marchwiany, Associate Pastor Rev. Leroy A. Wickowski, Retired PARISH INFO Rectory Phone: Lathrop Avenue, River Forest Sue Gamache, Office Manager: School Barbara Rasinski, Principal Phone: Ashland Avenue, River Forest Religious Education Debi DeMario: Ashland Avenue, River Forest Music Director Arlene Michna: Assistant Music Director Sr. Maureen Sauer: Coordinator of Youth Ministry Amanda Collins: Parish Business Manager Glenn Wagner: Director of Stewardship & Development Sheila Price: Hospitality House (former Convent) Sr. Mary Ann Mueninghoff, O.P. Phone: MASSES Saturday - 5:30 pm Sunday - 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 am & 12:00 noon Weekdays Monday-Friday 6:30 and 8:00 am Saturday 8:00 am RECONCILIATION Monday-Friday - After 6:30 & 8:00 am Masses Saturday - After 8:00 am Mass, and by appointment PRAYERS FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL As the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq continue, let us pray that all our military personnel may be kept safe from harm and return safely home to their loved ones. We pray especially for those who have died recently, including PVT Ryan J. Larson, PFC Eric D. Soufrine, SSGT A. Jeremy Katzenberger, SSGT Nicholas P. Bellward and SGT Glenn M. Sewell. May they rest in peace. And let us pray that the leaders of our nation and of all nations may work untiringly to end all war and violence and to build a true and lasting peace among all peoples. 500 CLUB The St. Luke Athletic Committee would like to congratulate the following winner of the 500 Club drawing: June 19, 2011 Ellen Beckman Thank you to all who have purchased memberships in the Club, the proceeds of which go directly to fund the school s athletic programs. SUMMER CHURCH SUPPORT Your regular support is as important during the summer as throughout the rest of the year. Do enjoy your vacation time away, but please don t forget St. Luke s. Your support by mail and/or when you return is essential to our budget. An easy way to accomplish this is to sign up for ParishPay, an automatic donation each month. Information and sign-up forms are available from the parish Business Office at Whichever option you choose, please know that your financial support of St. Luke Parish is greatly appreciated. JUNE 26, 2011 Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ 5

6 (continued from page 3) TEN QUESTIONS ON THE ROMAN MISSAL, THIRD EDITION 5. Can we start using the texts approved by the bishops immediately? The translation of the Missale Romanum could not be used in the celebration of the Mass until the complete text was confirmed by the Holy See. Now that the translation has received the recognitio, the USCCB has established the first day on which the new translation may be used. Use of the revised text requires preparation and catechesis for both priests and the faithful. When the time comes to use the texts in the celebration of the Mass, priests will be properly trained, the faithful will have an understanding and appreciation of what is being prayed, and musical settings for the liturgical texts will be readily available. 6. What will the process of implementation look like? Now that the recognitio has been granted, final preparation and publication of the Missal will commence. Catechesis on the new translation and on the Liturgy itself will become even more important. Training for priests, music ministers, and other liturgical leaders (liturgy committees and liturgical commissions), as well as formation for all Catholics, will help to ensure the successful implementation of the new text. 7. What will the new Missal mean in my parish? In the months before the revised translation is implemented, parishes will have to do many things. The parish will have to replace liturgical books and participation aids. Priests will practice proclaiming the new texts and will prepare homilies helping the faithful to understand the new translation and to deepen their appreciation for the Liturgy. The music ministers and the people will learn new musical settings for the parts of the Mass (such as the Gloria and the Sanctus). Catechists and teachers will help parishioners learn the new prayers. Parishes may also use this opportunity to undertake a thorough reexamination of their liturgical practices. 8. If my parish likes the old translation better, can we continue using that one? Now that the Holy See has granted the recognitio to the revised translation, the USCCB has established a date for first use and a date for mandatory use. No parish may continue to use the current translation after the mandatory use date. Parishes will need to use the period before the mandatory use date to help parishioners renew their love for the Sacred Liturgy, to understand the changes, and to develop an appreciation for the revised translation. 9. Do these changes mean that the old translation was not valid and orthodox? The current translation was approved by the conferences of bishops and confirmed by the Holy See. Until the new text becomes effective, the current translation remains the valid ordinary form of the Liturgy in the Roman Rite. The revised translation attempts to address some inadequacies in the present translation by introducing a more elevated style of language and by retaining many poetic texts and scriptural allusions. The current translation fostered the faith of two generations of Catholics and retains a valid place in church history. 10. What opportunities does the new Missal offer the Church? Implementing the new Missal will give the Church an opportunity to take a fresh look at its liturgical practice and to renew its celebration of the Sacred Liturgy, which is the source and summit of Christian life (Second Vatican Council, Dogmatic Constitution on the Church [Lumen Gentium], no. 11). The faithful, encountering the Liturgy anew in the new text, can deepen their sharing in Christ s sacrifice, offering their lives to the Father as they worship in Spirit and truth (Jn 4:23). REFERENCE Second Vatican Council. Dogmatic Constitution on the Church (Lumen Gentium). In Vatican Council II: Volume I: The Conciliar and Post Conciliar Documents (new rev. ed.), edited by Austin Flannery. Northport, NY: Costello Publishing, Excerpts from Vatican Council II: The Conciliar and Post Conciliar Documents edited by Austin Flannery, OP, copyright 1975, Costello Publishing Company, Inc., Northport, NY, are used with permission of the publisher, all rights reserved. No part of these excerpts may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise without express written permission of Costello Publishing Company. Copyright 2010, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, D.C. Gratis permission is hereby granted to reproduce these materials for nonprofit educational use, when accompanied by the following acknowledgement: Copyright 2010 United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, D.C. Used with permission. All rights reserved. 6 WELCOME TO ST. LUKE River Forest, IL