Our Lady of Humility Parish

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1 Our Lady of Humility Parish W. Wadsworth Road, Beach Park, IL (847) umility.org February 04, 2018 Fi h Sunday In Ordinary Time Parish Mission Statement As a branch of the one vine, as the family of our Lord Jesus, it is our mission to follow the way of the Lord, by extending welcome, embracing in healing love, and sharing the good news of the Gospel. Mass Schedule Weekday Masses: 8:00AM Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday Friday Mass: 8:45AM (During School Year) 8:00AM (During the Summer) Sunday Masses: 5:00PM Saturday 7:00AM, 9:00AM, 11:00AM Sunday

2 Monday, February 5th 8:00AM For The Unemployed Tuesday, February 6th 8:00AM For The Homeless Wednesday, February 7th 8:00AM +Fr. Peter Mary Rookey Thursday, February 8th 8:00AM +Bill Heiney Friday, February 9th 8:45AM Special Inten on For: Laura E. Swartzle Special Inten on For: Rozanne Thomas Special Inten on For: Julie E. Trantham Saturday, February 10th 8:00AM For Those Suffering From Cancer 5:00PM +Joseph and +Nancy Rushforth Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Sunday, February 11th 7:00AM For The People Of Our Lady Of Humility 9:00AM +Jim Girard +Audrey Wiedner +Ralph and +Helen Heaven +Diana Nykaza and +Mary Janus +Sandy Kramer +Stella Ptasienski 11:00AM +Linda Hasse -Novak +Deceased Members Of The Mackiewicz Family +Herbert Siemens +Ann Gunter Please Support Our Adver ser For The Weekend Liturgical Roles: Saturday, February 10th, and Sunday, February 11th Saturday Confessions: 3:30-4:30PM Fr. M. Owen Presider: 5:00PM Fr. M. Owen Deacon Jim 7:00AM Fr. P. Stemn Deacon Marcelino 9:00AM Fr. P. Stemn Deacon Greg 11:00AM Fr. P. Stemn Deacon Mike Eucharist Ministers: 5:00PM C) B. Dickson D) P. Duncan 7:00AM M. Adamek, B. Brothman, R. Bukan s, L. Geist C) J. Tomkowiak S. Frank, M. Bell, K. Kelly 9:00AM C) M. Franco D) D. Jurista G. Askew, B. Dermody, M. Marek, F. McFarlin, P. Miller 11:00AM C) B. McGowan D) P. McGowan A. Robinson, J. Robinson, M. Florczyk, J. Heiney, D. Ianson Lectors: 5:00PM (1) T. Roucka (2) P. Geslani 7:00AM (1) S. Huff 9:00AM (1) L. Shea (2) W. Webber 11:00AM (1) J. Jones (2) E. Wiles Altar Servers: 5:00PM 7:00AM 9:00AM 11:00AM G. Chris anson, J. Tompkins C. Dermody, K. Dermody A. Rodrigo, C. Biedron, S. Albarracin K. Bomkamp, A. Leva, A. Estrada LWC Prayer Leaders: 9:00AM M. Franco 11:00AM P. Reid M.W. Med. Center: M. Kaczala Readings For The Week Of February 4, 2018 Sunday: Jb 7:1-4, 6-7/Ps 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [cf. 3a]/1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23/ Mk 1:29-39 Monday: 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13/Ps 132:6-7, 8-10 [8a]/Mk 6:53-56 Tuesday: 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30/Ps 84:3, 4, 5 and 10, 11 [2]/Mk 7:1-13 Wednesday: 1 Kgs 10:1-10/Ps 37:5-6, 30-31, [30a]/Mk 7:14-23 Thursday: 1 Kgs 11:4-13/Ps 106:3-4, 35-36, 37 and 40 [4a]/Mk 7:24-30 Friday: 1 Kgs 11:29-32; 12:19/Ps 81:10-11ab, 12-13, [11a and 9a]/ Mk 7:31-37 Saturday: 1 Kgs 12:26-32; 13:33-34/Ps 106:6-7ab, 19-20, [4a]/Mk 8:1-10 Next Sunday: Lv 13:1-2, 44-46/Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11 [7]/1 Cor 10:31--11:1/Mk 1:40-45 Liturgical Publica ons Inc Please Remember In Your Prayers Helen Uhler, Sally Chris an, Gail Eschenbaugh, Baby Katherine Marie Schultz, Mrs. Ssennyondo, Maria Ssennyondo, Rick and Paule e, L. Gorlinski, Irene Cripe, Mary Ann Smith, Dawn, Greg, Carrie, Sco, Taylor, Jim Wiedner, Ann, Devin, Bill and Barb, Bob Pe a, Luana Pe a, Carol and Marty Tyskling, Tom, Nick, Doug D., Frank Knabel, Byrd Heisler, Kit, Gomez Family, Mary Paulausky, Norma Jensen, Ann Edwards, Morgan, Jeremy Roux, Patrick, L. Brown, Don, Jerry and Ginny Merkel, Dick and Janice Hyde, Mary T., Rosa Maria Santos, Mark Moll, David Alfaro, Anny Richardson, Barb Halle, Jerry and Marie Pope, CJ Leffredo, Baby William Walker, Tracy, Tren n Heiny, Ben LaFaye e, Garre Grana, Conrad Halteman, Barb and Joe Arregun, Henry Sahler, Emory Thorn, Stephen Foster, Greg Long n, Josiah Hughes, Susie Haluzak, Mary Ann S ckel, Pa and Ma hew Heiney, Jerry Clark, Randall Samborski, Karen Dix, Nan Mann, Chet Spli, Pauline, Stan Trygar, Baby Raphael, Pat Benne, Pat Winn, Nicholas Arnold, Kathy Sivia, Ramona Alcala, John Shebenik, Charles E. Roberts, Ed Reno, Barb and Herman Halle, Angela Guarin, Carrie Chiarello, Roger, Sandy Schmelzer, Francesca Roberts, Tom Ibata, Colleen Burns, Brenda and Jim, Kevin Junge, George Lux, Gerrie Holmes, Rachael Chianelli, George Kleinschmidt, Janice Kleinschmidt, James W. Triple, Gloria Alfaro, Jean Krapf, Sco S ckel, Toby Tripalin, Jean Corrine Bauter, Theresa and Ray Krueger, Lynn Krueger, Diana Vanderheyden, Baby Piper Ann Marie, Jessica Roberts, Joan Zwicke, Marge Berzin, Baby Sawyer, Jackie Videlka, Vicki Sturtevant, Roger Heiny, Jr., Tom Quivellon, Ma hew McPhee, Erica Heiny, Charlo e Heiny, Diane and Brenda, Bob Whiteside, Shauna Whiteside, Dorothy R., Victor Figueroa For The Deceased: +Paul Hacunda (Brother of Helen Uhler) +Lester Shinsky (Brother of Lisa Brockway) If someone is in need of healing prayers, please call the Rectory at (847) Monday through Thursday between the hours of 9AM and 3:30PM. Thank you! 2 Welcome to Our Lady of Humility Catholic Church

3 A Note From The Pastor This weekend our Christ First Teen Ministry will have their Annual Souper Bowl of Caring. Everyone is invited to throw $1 (or more) into the soup pots held out by our teens. As I men oned last week, Lent is coming up soon. This year Ash Wednesday coincides with Valen ne s Day (February 14th), which is largely a secular celebra on. Some people have asked Cardinal Cupich for a dispensa on from the obliga ons to fast and abstain from meat. He has responded by no ng that Catholics throughout the world recognize Ash Wednesday as the solemn beginning of a period of prayerful reflec on and penance, as is evident by the large number of Church goers on this day. In view of the significance of Ash Wednesday, the obliga on of fast and abs nence must naturally be the priority in the Catholic community. Valen ne s Day can appropriately be celebrated the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, which also happens to be Mardi Gras, a tradi onally fes ve me before beginning our Lenten observance. I agree with Cardinal Cupich: Lent is a very solemn season in which we forget about ourselves, and reorient ourselves towards God with all our hearts. We have to put our faith ahead of secular celebra ons. My hope is all Catholics will move their Valen ne s Day celebra ons to Tuesday, February 13th. As I think of my previous two and a half years here at OLH, I m grateful for your generosity in responding to the Annual Catholic Appeal. I pray for this year s success, and that the Lord reward you for your generous response to follow Him. God Bless, Fr. Paul 2018 Annual Catholic Appeal Come, Follow Me This weekend, our Parish will be conduc ng the Annual Catholic Appeal in-pew Commitment Weekend. Please remember that the Annual Catholic Appeal is much different than a one- me special collec on. It is a pledge campaign where you can make a gi payable in installments. The ACA theme, Come, Follow Me was selected to remind us to con nue to answer Jesus call to follow Him in thought, word, and deed by providing the necessary contribu on to fund ministries and services to share God s love with many others in our Parish and our Archdiocese. Each pledge makes a difference because all Parishes par cipate in the Campaign, and the gi s of many enable our Archdiocese to deliver needed ministries and services. Thank you for your prayerful considera on and generous response. February 04, 2018 Fi h Sunday In Ordinary Time 3

4 The Season Of Lent During Lent, we are asked to devote ourselves to seeking the Lord in prayer, and reading Scripture, to service by giving alms, and to sacrifice self-control through fas ng. Many know of the tradi on of abstaining from meat on Fridays during Lent, but we are also called to prac ce self-discipline, and fast in other ways throughout the season. Contemplate the meaning and origins of the Lenten fas ng tradi on in this reflec on. In addi on, the giving of alms is one way to share God s gi s not only through the distribu on of money, but through the sharing of our me and talents. As St. John Chrysostom reminds us: Not to enable the poor to share in our goods, is to steal from them and deprive them of life. The goods we possess are not ours, but theirs. (Catechism of the Catholic Church, No. 2446). Lent is a favorable season for opening the doors to all those in need, and recognizing in them the face of Christ. Pope Francis We are called not just to abstain from sin during Lent, but to true conversion of our hearts and minds as followers of Christ. We recall those waters in which we were bap zed into Christ s death, died to sin and evil, and began new life in Christ. Catholics are also encouraged to make going to Confession a significant part of their spiritual lives during Lent. Catholic Schools Week Book Fair Paws For Books This Sunday Gree ngs from the Library! All parishioners are invited to the Paws For Books Book Fair at OLH School! Join us to browse a wonderful selec on of children s books, plus a few things for adults. We will be open in the School Library this Sunday, February 4th, from 9:45AM (a er the 9AM Mass) un l 12:30PM. For your convenience, the Book Fair accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and secured Debit Cards. As always, we appreciate your kind and generous support. Christ First Teen Ministry Souper Bowl Of Caring This Weekend At All Of Our Masses Again this year, the Christ First Teens will be par cipa ng in the Souper Bowl of Caring. This is a teen-led na onal movement that raises money for local food-related chari es. It is held every year on Super Bowl Weekend (this weekend, February 3rd and 4th this year). Each of the last eleven years, parishioners donated over $1,000 to Our Lady of Humility s Food Pantry. This event challenges every person in a endance at all of the Masses to donate one dollar (more is be er) to the soup pots that will be held by the Christ First Teens at the doors of the Church. Let s tackle hunger together! Father Daughter Dance Girls from Pre-School thru 8 th Grade are cordially invited to a magical evening. Bring your Dad or that Special Man in your life. This Wednesday, February 7, :30 PM 8:30 PM $25 Couple $5 Each Additional Daughter Includes Refreshments, DJ & Photo Area Sponsored by the 8 th Graders of Our Lady of Humility School West Wadsworth Road Beach Park, IL Please return this registration form to Our Lady of Humility School, C/O Kate Braden: Name: Phone Daughters Name & (Grade): # Attending: $25 Per Couple $ 5 Each Additional Daughter: Total Enclosed: Please make all checks out to Our Lady of Humility School. Once registration is received, an /phone call will be made to confirm receipt. 4 Welcome to Our Lady of Humility Catholic Church

5 Sunday, February 4th 7:45AM-12:30PM Christ First Souper Bowl Of Caring A er All Masses (C) 9:45AM-12:30PM Paws For Books Book Fair (Sch Lib) 10-10:30AM Religious Educa on Students Gather (PC) 10:30AM-12 Noon Religious Educa on Classes (AS) 12:15PM Bap sms (C) Monday, February 5th 9-11:30AM The Legion of Mary Mee ng (HCC) 3-3:55PM EDP (PC) 5:30-7PM 6th Grade Girls Basketball Prac ce (PC) 6:30-7:30PM Cub Scouts (H) 6:30-8PM Religious Educa on Classes (AS) 7-8:30PM Boy Scouts (H) 7-9:30PM RCIA Mee ng (HCR) Tuesday, February 6th 8:30AM-2PM OLH School Improvement Day Early Release (AS) 2-3:55PM EDP (PC) 6:30-8PM 5th Grade Girls Basketball Prac ce (PC) Wednesday, February 7th 3-3:55PM EDP (PC) 5:30-7PM Choir Prac ce (C) 6-8PM Father/Daughter Dance (PC) 6:30-8:30PM Quinceanera Class (HCR) Week At A Glance 7-8:30PM Choir Prac ce (C) 7-8:30PM The Legion Of Mary Mee ng (HCC) Thursday, February 8th 1-6PM Eucharis c Adora on (C) 3-3:55PM EDP (PC) 6:15-9:15PM Evangeliza on Mee ng (HCR) 6:30-8PM 5th Grade Girls Basketball Prac ce (PC) Friday, February 9th 6:30-8:30AM Pastries With OLH School Parents (PC) 6:30-9PM Prayer Group (HCC) Saturday, February 10th 11AM-1:30PM RCIA Team Mee ng (HCR) 1-2:30PM 6th Grade Girls Basketball Prac ce (PC) 3:30-4:30PM Reconcilia on (C) 4:30-11PM Bingo (H) Sunday, February 11th 10-10:30AM Religious Educa on Students Gather (PC) 10:30AM-12 Noon Religious Educa on Classes (AS) 11AM Scout Sunday At 11AM Mass (C) 12 Noon-3PM Scout Sunday Blue & Gold Banquet (PC, Kit) 12:15-1:15PM Bap smal Prepara on Class (C) 6:30-9PM Men s Bible Study (HCR) 7-9PM Christ First Mee ng (PC, TC) Our Lady Of Humility s Food Pantry Is in need of Canned Chili, Corn Muffin Mix, Peanut Bu er, Jelly, and Jell-O. Non-perishable food can be dropped off at the Rectory Monday Thursday, from 9AM 3:30PM, or brought to the northwest ves bule of the Church on Saturdays or Sundays before Mass. Thank you for the con nued generosity! Soup Kitchen Do something helpful this upcoming Lent. Thursday, February 22nd, is Our Lady of Humility s commitment to provide volunteers to help with the Soup Kitchen at Holy Family Services (the old St. Bartholomew Parish) located at: 914 8th Street, Waukegan. It is always the fourth Thursday of every month. Food prepara on begins at 3PM, dinner is served at 5:30PM, followed by clean-up. We are usually done by 7PM. Any me that you can give is greatly appreciated. We are in desperate need of more assistance from our Parishioners on a regular basis. We usually have lots of volunteers for the holidays, but your help is needed every month! If you have any ques ons, please call Pat at (847) February 04, 2018 Fi h Sunday In Ordinary Time 5

6 Co-Ed Senior Luncheon Our next Co-Ed Senior Luncheon is Tuesday, February 13th, at 12 Noon in the Parish Center. Come celebrate Shrove Tuesday (Fat Tuesday) and St. Valen ne s Day Eve. We will be having soup, salad, and desserts. The coordinators will have a Valen ne s Day Cake to remember everyone s Birthdays and Anniversaries. People are needed to bring a pot of soup, a bowl of salad, or a dessert. Please sign-up by next Sunday, February 11th, on the Sign-up Sheets in the Church Ves bule if you will be a ending, and there is also a Sign-up Sheet if you can bring a soup, salad, or dessert. All Co-Ed Seniors are Welcome! We hope to see you there! Our Lady Of Humility School s 60th Anniversary Auc on Then and Now Saturday, April 21st, 2018 At Midlane Banquets in Wadsworth Open to the public. Knights Of Columbus Raffle Winner 01/29/2018 Mayor Dr. Michael Bruno Pick 3 #277 Congratula ons! Note: If you see your name printed in the bulle n as a Raffle Ticket Winner, and have not received your check, please contact Richard at (847) You Can Return Your Old Palms From Previous Palm Sundays If you have old Palms from previous Palm Sundays, and would like to give them back to us so that they can be used for this year s Ash Wednesday, that would greatly be appreciated. You can drop off your old palms in the basket located in the southwest entry of the Church. Lenten Fish Fry At St. Paul The Apostle Church The Knights of Columbus Council at St. Paul The Apostle Church in Gurnee will be holding their Annual Lenten Fish Fry s on Friday, February 23rd, and Friday, March 23rd, in the Church Basement. Menu consists of ba ered cod, french fries, cole slaw, mac and cheese, assorted desserts, and so drinks. Tickets at the door are: $ Seniors: $ Children (10-14): $8.00. Carry-outs are available. St. Paul The Apostle Church is located at 6401 Gages Lake Road, in Gurnee. First Communion Parent Mee ng There will be a First Communion Parent Mee ng for those who have children who will be receiving First Communion this year. The mee ng will be held on both Sunday, February 25th, 2018, from 10:30AM un l 11:30AM in the Parish Center, and on Monday, February 26th, from 6:30PM un l 7:30PM also in the Parish Center. Please Note: You can a end the mee ng on Sunday, February 25th, or the mee ng on Monday, February 26th, you do not need to a end both dates. Holy Family Catholic Bookstore Upcoming Sale On Sunday, February 25th, a er all of the Masses, the Holy Family Catholic Bookstore will be at Our Lady of Humility in the School Lobby. A wide selec on of Bap sm, First Communion, and Confirma on items and gi s, Bibles, Rosaries, Religious Medals, Wall Crosses and Crucifixes, Prayer Books, and Children s Books will all be available for purchase. If you have something specific that you are interested in, please call Holy Family Catholic Bookstore at (262) , and we will be happy to bring it along! Holy Family Catholic Bookstore will be dona ng 10% of the total sales to Our Lady of Humility. If you would like to learn more about Holy Family Catholic Bookstore (including a 360 degree virtual tour), please visit us on Facebook or Google. The store is located at: 9249 Old Green Bay Road, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. Please stop by the School Lobby on Sunday, February 25th, and show Holy Family Catholic Bookstore your support! This is an excellent opportunity for you to get your shopping done for First Communion and Confirma on Gi s! 6 Welcome to Our Lady of Humility Catholic Church

7 A Taste Of Heaven Awaits Us In Eucharis c Adora on! Indeed, Earth is joined to Heaven each me we are united with the Saints and Angels in extolling God, Who, in worship we see, if not with the sight of eyes, then with the eyes of faith. We are called to abide in the Eucharis c Presence of our Lord, like the Saints and Angels do in Heaven, as they behold the glory of God, and sing His Praise! The Saints and Angels wait upon the Lord, and do His Will in all things. Their presence magnifies the Lord. They also intercede for us before the Lord. When we look upon the Sacred Host, we look at Jesus, the Son of God. Do we see Him in all His glory and majesty? Do our lips proclaim His praise? Do our souls magnify the Lord making Him clearer, more in focus, and larger to others around us? Do we place the needs of others before Him? Are we open to the Will of God, and strive for perfec on in our spiritual lives so that we, too, may one day join the company of Saints in Heaven? It is at this moment when we are most in mately in communion with God, that we experience a taste of Heaven, a foreshadowing of what it will be like, when, by God s grace, we enter into everlas ng life. Indeed, this is the will of My Father, that everyone who looks upon the Son and believes in Him, shall have eternal life. Him I will raise up on the last day. ( Jn 6:40). Do something special during this upcoming Lent, please consider coming to Eucharis c Adora on on Thursdays at 1PM. Come, bring your whole family, spend some me with the Lord, and receive His blessings! He is wai ng for you! Quinceanera Requirements We have many requests for Quinceaneras, and want to ensure everyone is aware of the requirements for scheduling this celebra on. We require that your family be registered par cipa ng parishioners at Our Lady of Humility Parish. Registra on is required one year prior to reques ng a date for the Quinceanera celebra on. Please note, registra on for Our Lady of Humility School or Religious Educa on Classes, does not register you as a parishioner. The Parish has a separate form available online, at the entries of the Church, or in the Parish Office. Registered parishioners should contact the Rectory a minimum of 9 months in advance to schedule the Quinceanera, as Prepara on Classes must be scheduled prior to the celebra on. We cannot guarantee specific dates will be available, so it is best to register early. Carmel Catholic High School's Largest Fundraiser Street Scenes Goes Tropical This Friday, February 9th, and Saturday, February 10th, 2018 The 44th Annual Carmel Catholic High School Fundraiser Street Scenes will take place this Friday, February 9th, and Saturday, February 10th, The event features more than 50 local bands, comedy showrooms, the famous cabaret style student show, an ac on-packed Las Vegas style casino, plus fabulous food and drinks. Tickets are $20 in advance, and $25 at the door. Doors open at 6:30PM, and you must be 21 to enter. Proceeds support Carmel Catholic s educa onal programs and mission. Free Student Show Performance for Senior Ci zens Senior ci zens are invited free of charge to an exclusive performance of the student show this Sunday, February 4th, at 2PM. The show is held in Carmel Catholic s Auditorium, and will last approximately one hour. Street Scenes Student Night 6th, 7th, and 8th Graders, along with Carmel Catholic High School Students, are invited to Student Night this Thursday, February 8th, from 6:30PM to 9:30PM. Admission is $5 in advance, and $6 at the door. Students will be able to enjoy several shows including the student show along with food and games at reduced prices. For more informa on on any of the upcoming Street Scenes events, please call (847) , or visit carmelstreetscenes.com. Bringing Faith To Life And Life To Faith Scripture Series At St. Mary s Catholic Bible 101: Overview Of The Old Testament This Scripture Series will be presented by: Fr. Ma hew Alexander, and will be held on the following Saturday mornings: February 17th, 24th, and March 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th, from 9-10:30AM at St. Mary of the Annuncia on Parish located at: W. Erhart Road in Mundelein. For more informa on visit: or call the St. Mary Parish Office at: (847) February 04, 2018 Fi h Sunday In Ordinary Time 7

8 Christ First Teen Ministry Confirma on Students are now invited to a end Christ First, and par cipate in our events and service projects. Our next Sunday Night Christ First Mee ng is next Sunday, February 11th, from 7-9PM in the Parish Center. At one of our recent Sunday events, we played games, and had a Build Your Own Sundae Bar. As you can see from the pictures below, our Teens have a Great Time! We hope to see you next Sunday! The Teens playing the Hula Hoop Pass. One of the Teens playing Basketball Bouncing Jump Rope. The Teens playing Tug A War. The Teens playing Tug A War. A Couple of the Teens playing Jump Rope. Our Teens making delicious Sundaes at the Sundae Bar. One of our Teens Adding Whipped Cream on her Sundae. 8 Welcome to Our Lady of Humility Catholic Church

9 Ask A Priest Q: What is the difference between the Gi s of the Holy Spirit and the Fruits of the Holy Spirit? A: First, let us briefly recall the doctrine of the Holy Trinity. God, who is Love, is a rela onship of Persons. There is a Lover (the Father), a Beloved (the Son), and the Love that passes between them (the Holy Spirit). All of Crea on is a result of the super-abundance of the Love of God; it overflows from the Trinity into the hearts of each one of us. Created in God s image and likeness, we are created for Love; it is only through our ability to love and be loved that we will reach our fulfillment. Peace, Now, just as the Holy Spirit is the manifesta on of the Love between the Father and Son, it is through the Gi s of the Holy Spirit that our love for God and neighbor is perfected. These Gi s of the Spirit are special abili es which perfect the virtues we received at Bap sm. They enable us to become the people we were created to be. Let us pause for a moment, and quickly answer the original ques on: the Gi s of the Spirit are abili es given us by God, and the Fruits of the Spirit are the manifesta ons of these abili es in everyday life. Suppose I had the gi of being an incredible athlete. This athle c talent would help me in other ac vi es as well: I would be strong, and flexible, and healthy, and ac ve. In much the same way, our Spiritual Gi s have prac cal fruits that manifest themselves throughout our lives. There are seven Gi s of the Spirit, as outlined in Isaiah 11:1-2. They are as follows: 1. Sapien a (Wisdom). The perfec on of the Virtue of Charity. The desire to judge all things through God, by combining the will and the intellect. 2. Intellectus (Understanding). The perfec on of the Virtue of Faith. The illumina on of the mind to grasp the Truths of our Faith. 3. Consilium (Counsel). The perfec on of the Virtue of Prudence. The supernatural intui on to judge the right way to act, even in difficult situa ons. 4. For tudo (For tude). The perfec on of the Virtue of For tude. The firmness of mind required to both do the good and to endure through evil. 5. Scien a (Knowledge). The perfec on of the Virtue of Temperance. The ability to see things through the light of faith and from the perspec ve of God. 6. Pietas (Piety). The perfec on of the Virtue of Jus ce. The ability to recognize our total reliance on God, and to come before God with humility, trust, and love. 7. Timor Domini (Fear of the Lord). The perfec on of the Virtue of Hope. The awareness of God s glory and majesty, and the fear of ever separa ng oneself from God. We receive the Theological Virtues (Faith, Hope, and Charity), and the Cardinal Virtues (Temperance, Prudence, Jus ce, and For tude) at our Bap sm. As you can see in the list above, these virtues are all perfected in our souls when the Holy Spirit is bestowed on us in the Sacrament of Confirma on. If you have not yet been Confirmed, call the Office and register for our prepara on program! Classes begin February 12th. Of course, as we men oned above, these Gi s of the Spirit produce prac cal fruits that are manifested in our everyday life. In Gala ans 5:22-23, St. Paul iden fies nine dis nct Fruits of the Spirit: 1. Caritas (Love). Goodwill that always seeks the best for others, giving freely without asking for anything in return. 2. Gaudium (Joy). The interior awareness that God is my Strength and Protector. 3. Pax (Peace). The interior equilibrium resul ng from trus ng myself completely to God. 4. Longanimitas (Pa ence). The capacity to con nue to bear with difficult circumstances, not out of complacency, but ac vely resis ng weariness or defeat. 5. Benignitas (Kindness). Adjus ng myself to the people around me, as opposed to demanding that they adapt to my needs and desires. 6. Bonitas (Goodness). Kindness, generosity, and joy in being good, manifested as a persistent state of life. 7. Fides (Faithfulness). The personal resolve not to wander away from commitments or promises made to another, especially to God. 8. Modes a (Gentleness). An even-tempered, tranquil, unpreten ous disposi on that has the passions under control. 9. Con nen a (Self-control). The ability to have mastery over my thoughts, feelings, desires, and ac ons. As I am si ng here typing this list, I cannot help but feel inspired; how much I desire to experience these fruits in my everyday life! Dear friends, these fruits are available to us if we open our hearts to them. May we con nue to strive for these graces in all of our work and prayer, giving ourselves totally to God so that God might give Himself totally to us. Fr. Mike February 04, 2018 Fi h Sunday In Ordinary Time 9

10 Sacrament of Reconcilia on: Saturdays: 3:30 to 4:30PM Sacrament of Marriage: An appointment, at least 6 months in advance (Diocesan Policy), is made with the Pastor prior to se ng a date. Catholic persons will have to obtain new Cer ficates of Bap sm. Sacrament of Bap sm: Baptisms are scheduled the 1st Sunday of every month. Attendance is required at a Preparation Session. Please call the Parish Secretary for arrangements. Sacrament of the Sick: Please no fy the Rectory if a member of your family is in the hospital or sick at home, and wishes to receive the Anoin ng of the Sick. Phone the Rectory for home communion calls. Welcome New Parishioners: We would like you to become a parishioner. Registra on packets are available at each Church door. The Rosary: Prayed Daily at 7:30AM Mondays Thursdays, and Saturdays before Mass. On Fridays prayed at 8AM before Mass. Prayed on Sundays a er the 7AM Mass. Handicap Accessibility: There is an access ramp on the west, and a li on the east side of Church. Handicap parking is available. Quinceaneras: Call the Rectory 9 months prior to se ng a date. It is required that you are Registered Par cipa ng Parishioners for at least one year prior to reques ng a date for the Quinceanera celebra on. Eucharis c Adora on: Thursdays 1-6PM. Our Lady of Humility Parish W. Wadsworth Road, Beach Park, IL Rectory: (847) ; Rectory Fax: (847) School: (847) ; School Fax: (847) Religious Educa on: (847) Parish Office olhoffice@ourladyo umility.org Website: umility.org Please all Bulle n Ar cles, Flyers, or Announcements to: bulle nar cles@ourladyo umility.org Deadline for all Bulle n submissions is 4PM on Wednesdays 11 days before you want the Ar cle to appear. (For example: Wednesday, January 12th, for Sunday, January 23rd) Sunday Masses: 5PM Saturday, 7AM, 9AM, and 11AM Sunday Weekday Masses: 8AM Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday Friday: 8:45AM (During School Year) 8AM during Summer All Are Welcome! Our Lady of Humility Staff Contact Informa on Pastor: Rev. Paul Stemn FrPaul@ourladyo umility.org Associate Pastor: Rev. Michael Owen mowen@ourladyo umility.org Deacons: Jim Askew, Marcelino Hernandez, Greg Krame, Mike Mercure Principal: Dawn Klasinski dklasinski@olhschool.org Director of Religious Educa on: Diana Jurista djurista@ourladyo umility.org Director of Liturgy and Music: Rita Byrd rbyrd@ourladyo umility.org Business Manager: Laura Jones ljones@ourladyo umility.org Pastoral Ministry, Bookkeeper: Laurie Mercure lmercure@ourladyo umility.org Parish Secretary: Sandra Buegeler sbuegeler@ourladyo umility.org RCIA: Kelly and Gerard Metoyer olhoffice@ourladyo umility.org Religious Educa on Secretary/Bulle n Editor: Margaret Richter mrichter@ourladyo umility.org and bulle nar cles@ourladyo umility.org Youth Ministry: Deacon Marcelino Hernandez Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) Parish Finance Council (FC) Principal Advisor Council (PAC) Rev. Paul Stemn, Pastor Rev. Paul Stemn, Pastor Kelly McComb, President Terri Rusek, Chair Phil Tobin, Chair Dawn Klasinski, Principal/Execu ve Officer Bill Dermody, Jr. Shelley Benne Rev. Paul Stemn, Pastor/Execu ve Officer Brenda Dickson Michael Bruno Laurie Chris anson, Secretary Leslie Hazinski Randy Bukan s Marco Figueroa Howard Jones Steve Johnson Chris na Galgan Rachelle Manieri Richard McFarlin William Lindo Pat McGowan, Secretary Noreen Paulsen, Secretary Myra Gaytan-Morales Larry Savage LeRoy Shea John Radosevich Winnie Webber, Vice Chair Thomas Spli Any Ques ons or Ideas for PPC, FC, or the PAC? ppc@ourladyo umility.org fc@ourladyo umility.org office@olhschool.org 10 Welcome to Our Lady of Humility Catholic Church

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