The Spirit. Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Church. Divine Mercy Sunday. April 8, 2018

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1 The Spirit Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Church Second Sunday of Easter April 8, 2018 Divine Mercy Sunday

2 April 8, 2018 Mass Intentions 2nd Sunday of Easter Monday, April 9 (The Annunciation of the Lord) 6:30 a.m. Salvatore & Antoinette Oliva 8:15 a.m. Jacob J. Korenchan Tuesday, April 10 6:30 a.m. Spec. Int. Grettel Donahue 8:15 a.m. Spec. Int. Marie Miedona; Lea Cardoso; John Simon; Cecilia Jara; Dave Brown Wednesday, April 11 (St. Stanislaus, Bishop & Martyr) 6:30 a.m. Purgatorial Society 8:15 a.m. Michael Gullo Thursday, April 12 6:30 a.m. Silvio & Rita Giannelli 8:15 a.m. Jane Gulik Friday, April 13 (St.. Martin I, Pope & Martyr) 6:30 a.m. Spec. Int. Brian Donahue 8:15 a.m. Spec. Int. Genie Oliva Saturday, April 14 8:15 a.m. Rose Napoli; Vincenzo DiBenedetto; Pietro Concialdi; Leonarda Damiano; Casey Davidson; Henriette Santrella; Madeline Everly Styka 5:00 p.m. Spec. Int. Christopher Oliva Sunday, April 15 (Third Sunday of Easter) 7:30 a.m. John DiGanci 9:00 a.m. Gregory Cairo 10:45 a.m. For the People of OLR 12:15 p.m. Santo Paffumi 5:00 p.m. Protection of Life at Every Stage PARISH DIRECTORY CHURCH: 8300 N. Greenwood, Niles, IL PARISH OFFICE - Ministry Center, 8624 W. Normal Phone: Fax: Rev. Christopher M. Gustafson Pastor 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. MINISTRIES CHAIRPERSONS Mrs. Deborah Bosco 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 Wedding Ministry Coordinator EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION SUNDAY MASSES: 5:00 pm (Saturday) 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am, 12:15, 5:00pm 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 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 April 8, 2018 Second Sunday of Easter Page Three From the desk of the Pastor... Alleluia!!! What a great Holy Week we shared! As I tried to express at all of the Easter Masses, it truly is a joy to gather as a people of faith to celebrate with great dignity, solemnity and joy the Paschal Triduum. Many, many thanks to all who so generously helped us to do so through their ministries, liturgical and otherwise. Under the great direction of Rob Sadlowski our choirs, quartet and accompanists were outstanding and such a gift. Our young people led us in prayer depicting the Stations of the Cross with great reverence and beauty. Our Ushers, Eucharistic Ministers, Servers and Lectors prepared and executed so well. Our money counters worked overtime tracking carefully each donation. In a special way I would like to thank the incredibly dedicated team that took the church through various transformations from the desert of Lent - to the praises of Palm Sunday - to our reverence of the Eucharist on Holy Thursday - to the stark emptiness of Good Friday - and finally to the great joy of Easter -- including: Phyllis Ranalli, Carol Bergeron, Justine Rothstein, Del Luna, Elena Ramirez, D.J. Ramirez, Dennis Ramirez, and Rita Callero. I would also like to thank a group of volunteers who gave their time and effort again this year polishing all of the sacred vessels, processional cross, candle stand and followers, etc. And, of course, many thanks to my great staff that works so hard to make sure every detail is attended to in a rather stressful time. It was also great to have Bishop Francis Kane, Fr. Mark Augustine and seminarian Joe Hinderer return to join us for several parts of the Triduum, supplementing our retired and weekend assistants Fr. Robert Darow, Fr. Andrew Luczak and Fr. Paul Reczek, OFM who are such a blessing. The spirit of Easter joy was tangible as record crowds gathered with us in celebration of God s love triumphant over death. Let us hold that joy in our hearts and share it with a world in desperate need of it. Congratulations Emmanuel I am thrilled to announce that one of our own, Emmanuel Arenas, has just been accepted into the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits ). Emmanuel is a wonderful young man, the son of David and Lucia Arenas, whom I have been privileged to come to know really since I arrived almost 14 years ago. He is a life-long parishioner, the product of our Religious Education Program, a graduate of Maine South and Marquette University, has worked in the world of finance, and has discerned that he is called to pursue the religious life and priesthood. He recently represented the parish at the Cathedral for the Chrism Mass, receiving the holy oils that we will use throughout the year for the sacraments. We congratulate and support Emmanuel and ask that you please keep him in your prayers. Please continue to pray regularly also for more vocations to priesthood and religious life. Have a joy-filled, blessed Easter week,

4 April 8, 2018 Second Sunday of Easter Page Four Liturgical Ministers for Next Week s Liturgies Date/Time Lector Eucharistic Ministers Cantors Servers Saturday, April 14 5:00 p.m. Marilyn Kirschten Reneda Mittman Gigi Bialko, Joe Bialko, Gina Caruso, Joan Del Medico, Maria Eichstaedt, Jack Eichstaedt, Carol Mozgowiec, David Nellessen, Chris Seske Jody Schuth Mia Wilson Tony Davies Sunday, April 15 7:30 a.m. Daniel Ramirez George Colgan, Rosanne Dulski, Joan Karwoski, Pat Lucas, Eleanor Mueller, Dennis Ramirez, Phyllis Ranalli Jody Schuth Jack Whalen Alex Jablonski 9:00 a.m. Brian Donahue Joe Annunzio, Terry Annunzio, Gerry Batliner, Fred Batliner, Carol Bergeron, Josephine Fragale, Gina Marie Greco, Kathleen Sass, Mel Sass 10:45 a.m. Barbara Kopec Maureen Bell, Robert Bell, Toni Brana, Edward Cameron, Nancy Hedrick, Mike Merchut, Tom Reich, Joel Sacris, Wayne Sliwa Jody Schuth Choir Giancarlo Donahue Juliana Parisi Renee Pantaleon John Sacris 12:15 p.m. Jonelle Castillo Chris Paolelli Angelita DePaz, Eduardo DePaz, Maria Galluzzi, Cathy Gierum, John Gierum, Ben Paolelli, Joe Paolelli, Gloria Scardino, Judy Vee Rob Sadlowski 5:00 p.m. Lydia LaScola Kathleen Deveau, R. Scott Flick,, Rob Sadlowski SAVE THE DATES Catholic Women s Club 29th ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE Drop off days in Paluch Hall on lower level Tuesday April 25 & Wednesday April 26 9AM-5PM PRE SALE THURSDAY, APRIL 27, PM TO 9 PM $5 ADMISSION FEE OLR RUMMAGE SALE Spring has finally arrived, so think about donating your gently used clean women s and men s and children s clothing to our Annual Rummage Sale. Small appliances, household goods, toys, strollers, wagons, etc. can also be brought to Paluch Hall on Monday and Tuesday, April 23 and 24. NO computers and NO television sets, please! Many volunteers will be needed to make this sale a success. Please donate an hour or two to help set up or to work the sale dates. FRIDAY, APRIL 28, AM TO 5 PM FREE ADMISSION SATURDAY, APRIL 29, AM TO NOON FILL THE BAG $5 PER BAG FREE ADMISSION

5 April 8, 2018 Second Sunday of Easter Page Five Special Event! April 11, 7pm As we rejoice in Our Risen Lord, we invite you to join us on Wednesday, April 11 at 7:00 pm to watch Dr. Brant Pitre s DVD presentation, The Road to Emmaus where two of Christ s apostles encountered the Risen Lord. Ever wonder what that first Easter Sunday was like? If you wish to deepen your joy in the Resurrection and your love for the Eucharist, then this presentation is for you! The Road to Emmaus 7pm Paluch Hall Pajama Drive for Victims of Domestic Abuse - April 14 - May 8, 2018 As part of the Archdiocese of Chicago Domestic Violence Outreach (ACDVO) Ministry, Our Lady of Ransom Parish has chosen to support WINGS* in their mission of aiding families in need. Many families flee to shelters supported by WINGS during the night with only the clothes they are wearing. Please join our efforts to support families in these dangerous domestic situations by supporting the Pajama Drive Gently Used or New Lightweight Pajamas & Nightgowns For girls, boys, women and men... All sizes welcomed from newborn to adult 4X Bring Pajamas and Nightgowns to the baskets in OLR s Gathering Space from April 14 thru May 8, Thank you for your prayers and pajamas. There will also be a drop-off place in Religious Ed during Tuesday evening classes. * WINGS: or call 24 Hour Hotline: MSW Respect life Ministry invites you Starting the Conversation: Identifying Values and Goals at the End of Life Join us to learn to start a dialogue about this important topic and address common barriers many face when attempting to discuss these issues. Together, we learn the many components of a comprehensive dialogue and identify our personal values and goals essential to understanding and communicating care preferences. This session will enhance parishioner s comfort and confidence in creating a quality of care plan and exploring what living well at every age and health stage means to us. We will also learn about basic options to consider in our own end of life heath care and how best to translate our goals with loved ones and physicians. We will also pass out and discuss Five Wishes. Five Wishes has become America s most popular living will because it is written in everyday language and helps start and structure important conversations about care in times of serious illness. Randi Belisomo, DBe, is the President and Co-Founder of Life Matters Media. She serves as a reporter at WGN-TV in Chicago and is a frequent contributor to Chicago Public Radio, Relevant Radio and WGN-720 AM. She writes about issues related to end of life healthcare and policy for Reuters Health. Thursday, April 12th Mary, Seat of Wisdom Church-Gathering Area 7:00pm to 8:30pm Life Matters Media aims to be the premiere provider of information, resources and support for all involved in end of life decision-making. Through fostering better communication, we will empower the ill, aged, caregivers, surrogates and medical providers to navigate this life phase with confidence and dignity.

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7 April 8, 2018 Second Sunday of Easter Page Seven Today is Donut Sunday, please stop downstairs in Paluch Hall and grab a donut, juice or coffee and enjoy the chance to visit with your fellow parishioners. NTDSE Preschool Screenings If your child resides in one of the following Niles Township School Districts: 67, 68, 69, 70, 72, 73, 73.5 & 74, is 3 years of age, and you are concerned about his/her growth and development, Please make an appointment to attend ANY of the following screening dates: April 17, 2018 May 15, 2018 Appointments are necessary. Call Jackie Thommen at x1104. Questions regarding screenings contact Francesca Pilati at

8 April 8, 2018 Second Sunday of Easter 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: Tyler Short Suzie Nape Steve Foley Marie Graziano Benedetto Gumino 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 March $ 13,359 April 1..$ 8,780 (Weeks 39&40) Year-to-date..$ 547,745 We are grateful. P R A Y F O R T H E S I C K Monika Hollweck (4) Lou Fiorellli (4) Rubin A. Reyes (2) Karen Batliner (2) Carol Cook (1) Mary Kudron (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! 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 Sgt. Michael Allbright PFC A.J. Martinez Jr. PFC Zachary Christopher Flick USMC 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 ( ) The Divine Mercy Message and Devotion Jesus, I trust in You The message of The Divine Mercy is simple. It is that God loves us all of us. And, he wants us to recognize that His mercy is greater than our sins, so that we will call upon Him with trust, receive His mercy, and let it flow through us to others. Thus, all will come to share His joy. The Divine Mercy message is one we can call to mind simply by remembering ABC: A - Ask for His Mercy. God wants us to approach Him in prayer constantly, repenting of our sins and asking Him to pour His mercy out upon us and upon the whole world. B - Be merciful. God wants us to receive His mercy and let it flow through us to others. He wants us to extend love and forgiveness to others just as He does to us. C - Completely trust in Jesus. God wants us to know that the graces of His mercy are dependent upon our trust. The more we trust in Jesus, the more we will receive. This message and devotion to Jesus as The Divine Mercy is based on the writings of Saint Faustina Kowalska, an uneducated Polish nun who, in obedience to her spiritual director, wrote a diary of about 600 pages recording the revelations she received about God's mercy. Even before her death in 1938, the devotion to The Divine Mercy had begun to spread.

9 From: Our Lady of Ransom Parish Niles, IL Contact: Cathy Williams Bulletin # Date: April 8, PAGES PLUS COVER SHEET Publisher 2007 Printer HP Laser Jet CP3525