The Spirit. Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Church

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1 The Spirit Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Church Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time To you who hear, I say, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. Luke 6:27-28

2 February 24, 2019 Mass Intentions 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday, February 25 6:30 a.m. Marcella Miller 8:15 a.m. Al Bax Tuesday, February 26 6:30 a.m. Spec. Int. Frank Oliva 8:15 a.m. Dan Cahill; Julia Duleba; Int. Suzanne Scheller & Family Wednesday, February 27 6:30 a.m. Purgatorial Society 8:15 a.m. Lola Cortese Thursday, February 28 6:30 a.m. Jerry Waters 8:15 a.m. Anthony LaCorte PARISH DIRECTORY CHURCH: 8300 N. Greenwood, Niles, IL PARISH OFFICE - Ministry Center, 8624 W. Normal Phone: Fax: Rev. Christopher M. Gustafson Pastor Rev. Matt Bozovsky Associate Pastor Frmatt@olransom.org Rev. Paul Reczek, O.F.M. Sunday Celebrant Rev. Robert Darow Retired Assistant Rev. Andrew Luczak Retired Assistant Rev. Mr. Charlie O Donnell Deacon Rev. Mr. James Frugé Deacon Mrs. Cathy Williams Office Manager Mr. Richard Gargul Business Manager Mr. Rob Sadlowski Music Director Mr. Andy Duran Digital Communications Mr. Brad Koenig Maintenance Engineer Mrs. Kathleen Sass Bulletin Typist RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM Mrs. Connie Mottley Director cmottley@olransom.org SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Let the children come to me Lk 18:16 Baptisms are ordinarily celebrated on the 2nd and 4th Sundays at 1:30 p.m. in the Church. A preparation meeting is required. Please call the Ministry Center to arrange. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: God s mercy is ever near. Confessions are heard every Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to Noon in the Church and by appointment. CARING FOR THE SICK: If you or a loved one are ill and would like prayers or to receive the Sacrament of Anointing, Holy Communion, or a visit, please do not hesitate to call the Ministry Center. A communal celebration of the Sacrament of Anointing follows the 8:15 a.m. Mass on the first Saturday of the month. Friday, March 1 6:30 a.m. Norman Porras 8:15 a.m. Nelly Tang Saturday, March 2 8:15 a.m. Ed Rogers; Irene Pelsi; Gerardo Alfano; Donald Sica; Manuel Sanvictores; Clemencia Welch; Spec. Int. Cathy 5:00 p.m. Claudina Rodriguez Sunday, March 3 (Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time) 7:30 a.m. For the People of OLR 9:00 a.m. Lois Brady 10:45 a.m. Deceased Members of Castroverde Family 12:15 p.m. George & Dorothy Gagliano 5:00 p.m. Ophelia Grasher MINISTRIES CHAIRPERSONS Mrs. Kathleen Deveau Parish Pastoral Council Mr. Steve Dolan Parish Finance Committee Mrs. Nancy Stranczek Ministry of Care Mrs. Gigi Bialko Bereavement Ms. Reneda Mittman Lectors Mr. & Mrs. Jack Eichstaedt Communion Ministers Mr. Vince Milito Ushers Mrs. Terry Uselmann St. Matthew Circle Ms. Marilyn Kirschten & Mrs. Deborah Bosco Wedding Ministry Coordinators EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION SUNDAY MASSES: 5:00 pm (Saturday) 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am, Weekday: 6:30 & 8:15 am; Saturday 8:15 am Holy Day: 6:30, 8:15 am, 7:00 pm RECONCILIATION: Saturday, 11:00 am - 12 noon Wednesdays 7:00am and individually as requested. HOPELINE: For Pregnant Women HOPE SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: Congratulations! Weddings are ordinarily celebrated on Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Please be sure to consult a priest before setting the date for your wedding. FIRST FRIDAYS: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place throughout the day, ending with Holy Hour and Benediction from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. BULLETINS: Please note that notices or announcements to be placed in the bulletin need to be delivered to the Ministry Center two weeks in advance of requested publication date. NEW PARISHIONERS: Welcome to the Parish! We are glad you are here. Please come to or call the Ministry Center to register.

3 February 24, 2019 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Page Three 2019 Annual Catholic Appeal Your gift to the Annual Catholic Appeal supports parishes, schools and ministries in Cook and Lake Counties through parish life and continues through our Catholic schools, religious education programs and various ministry areas. Catholic Schools Thanks to your help, St. Genevieve School is able to offer a personalized learning experience anchored in our Catholic faith to an academically and financially diverse student population. Your generosity impacts the daily lives of our students. M. McKenna Corrigan, Principal, St. Genevieve School Parish Support The Annual Catholic Appeal provides support to disadvantaged parishes. For example, the 2017 Annual Catholic Appeal helped support 76 parishes and 81 schools. Catholic Relief Services (CRS) For 75 years, Catholic Relief Services has represented the Church s healing presence throughout the world. Through the Annual Catholic Appeal, the generosity of the people of the Archdiocese of Chicago supports this important ministry. Ministry Support The Annual Catholic Appeal also supports ministries such as : Kolbe House Jail Ministry Lifelong Formation Respect Life Ministry Immigration Ministry Youth and Young Adult Ministry

4 February 24, 2019 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Page Four MARCH 2019 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Adoration all day Holy Hour 7:00pm CH 2 Confessions 11:00am Annual Catholic Appeal 3 CLOW 10:45am CH Annual Catholic Appeal 4 Baptismal Prep 7:00pm WR RCIA 7:00pm AR KC-Hill 7:00pm DR Men s Club 7:30pm 5 Q of P 1:00pm DR CWC Board 7:00pm DR REP 5:45, 7:00pm SCH Youth Choir 6:00pm 6 Ash Wednesday Masses: 6:30 & 8:15 am, 12:15 & 7:00pm CH SOUL 7:30pm NW1 7 L of M 6:00pm DR FCC Choir 7:00pm 8 9 Anointing/Sick 8:45am Confessions 11:00am 10 1st Sunday of Lent CLOW 10:45am CH Youth Choir 10:45am Baptisms 1:30pm CH 2nd Coll-Aid Central Eu- 11 Discipleship Leaders Mtg 7:00pm AR KC-MT 7:00pm NW5 12 Q of P 1:00pm DR REP 5:45, 7:00pm SCH SVdP 7:00pm AR A Journey through the Music of Lent 7pm CH 13 Mass 6:30pm CH Confession 7:00pm CH Stations 7:00pm CH Bible Study 7:00pm PH Choir 7:00pm SOUL 7:30pm NW1 14 L of M 6:00pm DR FCC Choir 7:00pm Confessions 11:00am St. Patrick s Party 17 2nd Sunday of Lent CLOW 10:45am CH 18 KC-Hill Seminary Night 5:00pm PH 19 Nite Minis. 10:00am PH Q of P 1:00pm DR REP 5:45, 7:00pm SCH Youth Choir 6:00pm 20 Mass 6:30pm CH Confession 7:00pm CH Stations 7:00pm CH Choir 7:00pm SOUL 7:30pm NW1 21 L of M 6:00pm DR FCC Choir 7:00pm Confessions 11:00am 24 3rd Sunday of Lent 1st Scrutiny/Creed CLOW 10:45am CH 25 DAA 6:45pm DR RCIA 7:00pm AR 26 Bridge 11:30am PH Q of P 1:00pm DR Taize Prayer Service 7pm CH 27 Mass 6:30pm CH Confession 7:00pm CH Stations 7:00pm CH FCC 7:00pm DR Choir 7:00pm SOUL 7:30pm NW1 28 L of M 6:00pm DR FCC Choir 7:00pm Confessions 11:00 am 31 4th Sunday of Lent 2nd Scrutiny KC-MT 10:00am Rosary KEY: CH = Church SCH = School PH = Paluch Hall (Downstairs below church) GS = Gathering Space (Church) AR = Antioch Room (Ministry Center) DR = Dining Room (Ministry Center) WR = Workroom (Ministry Center) MC = Ministry Center 10, 11, 12, 15 = Rooms in School CLOW = Children s Liturgy of the Word CWC = Catholic Women s Club DAA = Domestic Abuse Awareness FCC = Filipino Christian Community KC-Hill = Knights of Columbus KofC-MT Mother Teresa Council L of M = Legion of Mary MofC = Ministry of Care MHM = Moms Helping Moms NW 1, 3, 5, 8 Rooms in School PPC = Parish Pastoral Council Q of P = Queen of Peace Guild REP = Religious Education Program SOUL = Prayer Group SVdP = St. Vincent de Paul YA = Young Adults YG = Youth Group

5 February 24, 2019 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Page Five All are invited to a fàa ctàü v~ëá Wtç ctüàç (sponsored by Catholic Women s Club) Saturday, March 16, 2019 Paluch Hall Doors Open 6:00 PM Dinner 7:00 PM Tickets $35 (no refunds) Includes: Corned Beef & Cabbage Catered by Harrington s Beer & Wine (sponsored by Men s Club) Dessert Entertainment Tickets available at the Ministry Center and after Masses beginning weekend of 2/16-2/17

6 February 24, 2019 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Page Six Pajama Drive - February 9-26, 2019 OLR s ministry for Domestic Abuse Awareness continues to help WINGS. You can help again with our second Pajama Drive. Gently used or new, lightweight pajamas or nightgowns for babies, children and adults are need in these sizes: Girls 9M, 5, 7, 8, 9, 14/16 Boys Newborn, 3M, 9M, 24M, 2T, 3T, 4T, 5T, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10/12, 14/16 Women XS, S, L, 2X, 3X Men S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X Bring your donations to the Pajama Drive Baskets in our Gathering Space by February 26, Thank you for your prayers and pajamas! WINGS: or call 24 Hour Hotline: Visit National Resource Center: National Hotline: or call 24 Hour Hotline: (SAFE) Particularly during the winter months, we strive to keep our Food Pantry well stocked since it seems more people need our help during this time. We especially need cereal, peanut butter and jelly, chili, canned ravioli and spaghetti, tuna and boxed potatoes. We also welcome all kinds of treats. Thank you in advance for your continued support! Saint Vincent De Paul Society Liturgical Ministers for Next Week s Liturgies Date/Time Lector Eucharistic Ministers s Servers Saturday, March 2 5:00 p.m. Roger AbiNader Steve Dolan Mark Brzozowski, Joan Del Medico, Maria Eichstaedt, Donna Kotty, Patricia Lawlor, Mike Merchut, Reneda Mittman, Mary Mundt, David Nellessen Catherine Valeroso Clarissa Valeroso Sunday, March 3 7:30 a.m. Daniel Ramirez Wayne Sliwa George Colgan, Wayne Sliwa, Terry Uselmann, Pat Lucas, Dennis Ramirez, Phyllis Ranalli, Rosanne Dulski 2 Servers Needed 9:00 a.m. Kelly Satorre Fred Batliner, Gerry Batliner, Carol Bergeron, Marilyn Cairo, Josephine Fragale, Joey Randazzo, Filomena Randazzo, Mel Sass, Kathleen Sass Christopher Bacuac Sergio Bacuac 10:45 a.m. Bob Bell Barbara Kopec Bob Bell, Maureen Bell, Joel Sacris, Ed Cameron, Toni Brana, Nancy Jensen, Nancy Hedrick, Michael Klatt, Justine Bernatek, 1 Sub Needed Juliana Parisi John Sacris 12:15 p.m. Ben Paolelli Joe Paolelli Judy Vee, Ben Paolelli, Joe Paolelli, Chris Paolelli, Gloria Scardino, Matilde Yates, Maria Galluzzi, Cathy Gierum, John Gierum Choir Daniel Keefe Mary Rigoni 5:00 p.m. Michael Klatt Lydia LaScola Michael Klatt, Lydia LaScola, Jim Croteau, Georgene Croteau, Lisa Christopher Alex Jablonski 1 Server needed

7 February 24, 2019 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Page Seven SAINT JULIANA PARISH DAY OF FAITH, FELLOWSHIP, PRAYERS AND REFLECTION Come and See - Spiritual Lessons from the Life of Christ Fr. James Wallace, presenter The St. Juliana Missionary Spirit Team is hosting a day of Faith, Fellowship, Prayer and Reflection on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at St. Juliana Church, 7201 North Oketo Avenue in Chicago. The day is open to St. Juliana, St. Paul of the Cross, Our Lady of Ransom, Our Lady of Hope, Mary Seat of Wisdom, Queen of All Saints, St. Mary of the Woods, and anyone who wants to join us on a day of Faith, Fellowship and Reflection. Fr. James Wallace, the pastor of St. Juliana Parish, is the presenter. The topic for the retreat is Come and See, Spiritual Lessons from the Life of Christ. The day will begin with 8:30 a.m. Mass and will run until 1:00 p.m. There will be a coffee break. No registration is necessary. Please attend on March 9. For additional information contact Diana Laske at dianalaske@ gmail.com. JOYFUL AGAIN! Widowed and feeling stuck? Come and find ways to move toward inner peace and new hope in life. Joyful Again! Widowed Ministry presents a Retreat/workshop for widowed men and women. All are welcome. March 9 & 10, 2019 At the Mt. Assisi Center Lemont March 30 & 31, 2019 Holy Family Medical Center, Des Plaines To Register call: us at joyfulagain7211@gmail.com Website: Prayer for Vocations in Loving Memory of Pope Saint John Paul II (Born May 18, Ordained Nov. 1, Elected Pope Oct. 16, Died April 2, 2005) Loving God, in memory of our Holy Father, Pope St. John Paul II, please help the priesthood of our Holy Church to grow and flourish. Send us moral leaders, followers of Christ Crucified, who will be our guides and healers as we face life's challenges in the years ahead. Grace our Church with priests of strong faith, wisdom, discipline and pastoral concern exemplified by our beloved Pope John Paul II. This we ask through Christ our Lord. Amen.

8 February 24, 2019 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Page Eight R E S T I N P E A C E Please continue to pray for the following people who have recently died: Cesar Avila Mary Ellen Croteau Peter Katz Lord, for your faithful people, life is changed not ended. --Rite of Christian Burial SACRIFICIAL GIVING Our response to God s command to take care of the community with the gifts, talents and resources God entrusts to us. STEWARDSHIP OF RESOURCES Sunday Collections February 17 $ 10,172 January electronic..$ 10,586 Year-to-Date..$ 491,741 We are grateful. P R A Y F O R T H E S I C K Gina Deluca (4) Carol Mozgowiec (4) Dominic A. Vecchio (4) Regina D Amico (4) Diane Morazoni Marcus (3) Mike Mazzamurro (1) We pray for all the sick at every Mass and in our private prayers. Persons who have a change in their health (traumatic event, surgery, critical stage of disease, etc.) will be mentioned by name (if they or a family member request) at Sunday Masses. Thereafter, for one month the name will be published in the bulletin and then placed on our website: olransom. org. OLR MILITARY God keep you safe! SR Anthony A. D Amico A.I.C. Michael Gonzales Sgt. Vito Deiure Gunny Sgt. Paul J. Vee, USMC Lt. 1st Class Jared Kandell Staff Sgt. Michael Osterlund PFC Darren Keifer PO2 Patrick Wurster II Staff Sgt. Anthony LaScola, USMC Cpl. Brian Michael Bell BM3 Kristin Kaufmann Specialist Conrad Sewinski ENFR Joshua Torres 1st Lt. Joseph John Gullo, USAF Cpl. Giselle Obcemea Gayapa, USMC PFC Ezekiel M. Trimble PFC Edrian Fernandez, USAFC Cpt. Jason Lovallo 1st Lt. Timothy F. Eddy, Jr. 1st Lt. Catie LaScola, USMC LCpl Zachary Christopher Flick USMC SPC Liam Walsh If you know of any Our Lady of Ransom parishioners who are serving in the military and would like to include them in our prayer intentions, please call the Ministry Center ( ) Do You have a Loved One in the Hospital? Please notify us if you or your loved one is in the hospital and would like a pastoral visit from one of our priests or Ministers of Care. Hospitals no longer notify the parish when a person is in the hospital. Please call the Ministry Center at with their information, as it is our only way of knowing if you or your loved one is hospitalized. Also, because of the Privacy Laws, only immediate family members or the patient themselves may request names to be added to our Pray for the Sick List.

9 From: Our Lady of Ransom Parish Niles, IL Contact: Cathy Williams Bulletin # Date: February 24, PAGES PLUS COVER SHEET Publisher 2007 Printer HP Laser Jet CP3525