June 19, 2016 Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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1 June 19, 2016 Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time PASTORAL TEAM Rev. George Omwando, Pastor Rev. John J. Carolan, Pastor Emeritus Mr. James Hargadon, Pastoral Associate Mrs. Shelby Boblick, Pastoral Associate Ms. Gail Rohmann, Music Director Sr. Marion Cypser, RSM, School Co-Principal & Mrs. Sharon Leamy, School Co-Principal SUPPORT STAFF Ms. Patricia Pomykalski, Business Manager Mrs. Amanda Pomareda, Office Manager / Adm. Ass t. Mrs. Fannie Cooper, School Secretary CONTACTING THE PARISH Rectory 38 N. Austin Blvd.; Oak Park, IL Telephone: apomaredascsloffice@comcast.net Web: Hours: 8:30 AM-8:00 PM Monday, & Thursdays Tuesday, Wednesday, & Fridays: 8:30 AM 4:30 PM Saturday 9:00 AM 4:30 PM; Sunday 8:30 AM 12:00 PM School - 27 Washington Blvd.; Oak Park, IL Telephone: Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday at 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM; or by appointment. Weddings: Please contact a parish priest to set a wedding date. Allow at least 6 months for preparation. Baptisms: Baptism of infants and young children is celebrated on the 1st and 3rd weekends of the month. Parents are asked to attend a Baptism preparation session/class prior to the ceremony. Please call the rectory to register for the preparation and set a baptismal date. RCIA The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a sacramental process, celebrated in the midst of this Faith Community. This process assists adults, as well as children over the age of 7, in learning about the Catholic Faith. Through its witness, worship, service, and teaching our Faith Community offers the invitation and support necessary for initiation into the Catholic Church. Ministry to the Sick, Hospitalized and Shut Ins: Please notify the Parish Office so that we can visit and minister to your confined loved-ones. Newcomers: Please fill out a registration form after Mass, or come by the Rectory Office during the week.

2 Page 2 June 19, 2016 PARISH MISSION STATEMENT WE THE PARISHIONERS OF ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA-ST. LUCY PARISH, SEEK TO DEEPEN OUR RE- LATIONSHIPS WITH GOD AND TO CELEBRATE GOD S PRESENCE IN WORD AND SACRAMENT. BY ACCEPTING ALL INTO OUR FAMILY WE SEEK UNITY IN CHRIST AND SEEK TO PROCLAIM HIS GOOD NEWS IN THE DISCIPLESHIP OF OUR LIVES. PARISH ORGANIZATIONS: Parish Pastoral Council Madonna Sloan and Joyce Wade, Co-Chairs Parish Finance Council John McGuire Spiritual Life Commission Faith & Fellowship: Connie Rakitan Liturgy Committee: Cantors: Gail Rohmann Celebration Choir: Gail Rohmann Praise Choir: Julius White Greeters & Ushers: Jim Lewis Ministers of the Eucharist: Jeanne Visteen Ministers of the Word: Jeanne Visteen Servers: James Hargadon Ministers of Care: James Hargadon Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): James Hargadon Women s Ministry: Shelby Boblick Human Concerns Commission Peace & Justice Committee: Mary and Martin Senica Transportation Committee: Tom Farwell Education Commission Baptism Committee: James Hargadon Bible Study: Russ McCaughey Religious Education of Children: Christine Wedekind St. Catherine/St. Lucy School: Principal: Sr. Marion Cypser School Board Chair: Gloria Baxter Parish Development & Services Commission Collection Counters: Carol Kallok Facilities Committee: Fr. George Omwando, Amanda Pomareda Fundraising Committee: Pat Nelson / Cynthia Weaver WEEKLY MASS SCHEDULE Weekday Masses: Monday through Friday - 8:30am Saturday - 9:00am Weekend Masses: Saturday Evening - 5:00pm Sunday Morning - 8:30 & 10:30am BEQUESTS PLEASE consider remembering our parish in your will or trust. We have been blessed in the past by the generosity of so many parishioners and I am hopeful this will continue into the future. -Father George Thoughts From the Pastor To Teach Who Christ Is Update A heartfelt thank you to all who have pledged to our campaign. Total pledges to date amount to $725,577. This surpassed the parish goal of $650,000 and the Archdiocesan goal for our parish of $505,000. Through May 31, 2016 we have received payments of $122,583. Remember that any amount collected up to $505,000 is split 40% to the Archdiocese and 60% to St. Catherine/St. Lucy Parish. The Parish portion amounts to $70, and is in our parish savings account. Keep in mind that all funds collected over the $505,000 remain 100% in the parish savings. We are currently obtaining bids for the church tuck-pointing/roofing project. Due to the magnitude of this project (approximately $300,000) we will be dividing the work into manageable portions because we cannot do the entire job without having all the funds in the bank to cover the work. The pledges are to be paid over a five-year period which means we can only do the work that we have the savings to pay for it. Another factor is that this type of work is weather related. Tuck-pointing cannot be done in cold temperatures so depending on the possibility of sub-dividing this project into smaller portions and not incurring additional costs to do that, this work may not start until Spring of But please know that we are moving forward with the bid process. We will keep you up to date on the progress of the collection of pledges and the progress in the bidding process and will let you know when any work is scheduled so you can see your pledge dollars at work. Thank you again and God Bless You. Patricia Pomykalski Business Manager Rev. George O. Omwando Pastor

3 Page 3 June 19, 2016 Summer conversations about our Common Home Monday, June 20: The Gospel of Creation Note: Special location 7 Elizabeth Court, Oak Park, IL This summer treat yourself to some reading and conversation about our Common Home. Pope Francis released his encyclical "Laudato Si" one year ago. It is a compelling and careful intertwining of spiritual perspective with care of our physical earth and all its inhabitants. Shelby Boblick will facilitate the conversations and will supply the relevant passages each week. Alternatively, it is available used from amazon.com for less than $10. You are most welcome to join us as and when your schedule permits. Drop-ins are encouraged! We ll offer duplicate sessions each Monday: one at 1 p.m. and another at 7:30 p.m. Please join us at whichever time suits you and your life. No need to come at the same time each Monday. Monday, June 27: The Human Roots of the Ecological Crisis Monday, July 11: Integral Ecology Monday, July 18: Lines of Approach and Action Monday, July 25: Ecological Education and Spirituality We ll meet in the 1st floor gathering room (the dining room ) of the St. Catherine St. Lucy Rectory, 38 N. Austin Blvd., Oak Park, IL. Please join us! Questions or concerns call Shelby Boblick at Take me out to the Ballgame! Chicago White Sox vs. Detroit Tigers Thursday, July 21 Game Time - 7:10 p.m. Cost - $24 each Tickets are on sale after Masses in time for Father's Day. Have you purchased 500 Club certificates for the current season? Certificates are $25 each and your certificate number (s) will be included in every weekly drawing for one year, even if already selected. Most weekends the drawing is for $25 but there are three $500 drawings during the year. Certificates can be purchased at the rectory or by mail. Application forms are available in the church vestibule. Many thanks! ~ The Fundraising Committee Father's Day On this day, we celebrate Fathers and thank them for their love. Fatherhood is a gift from God and we pray that all fathers follow the example of Joseph, husband of Mary and patron saint of fathers. Facility Requests Forms for our Calendar Please submit your events and activities for the for our Parish s Facility Calendar in writing in our Facility Request Form by tomorrow Monday, June 20, Thanks to all that have already completed this task. Monday, June 20 4:00-8:00 PM - Voice Lessons - CH Tuesday, June 21 9:30 AM - Bible Study - RRT 10:00 AM - Fundraising Com. Meeting - RD 10AM 12PM - Staff Meeting - RDR 10AM - 3PM - Voice Lessons - CH 7:00-9:00 PM - Praise Choir - MMR Wednesday, June 22 10AM-4:00PM - Quilting Ladies - RD 11:00 AM-1:00 PM - Organ Lessons - CH 7:30-9:00 PM - Celebration Choir - CH Thursday, June 23 4:00-9:00 PM - Voice Lessons - CH 6-8 PM - A.A. - RD Saturday, June 25 9:30 AM - Rosary Group - CH Save the Date Saturday, July 9 Donut Day (Pilgrim Church) Thursday, July 21-7PM White Sox Game Outing 500-CLUB WINNER June 19, 2016 $25.00 Albert Parker, # 272

4 Page 4 June 19, 2016 Mon. June 20 8:30 Frank Scola By: Tom and Carol Frank Tue. June 21 Kenneth King By: Pat and Tom Nelson Wed. June 22 8:30 Lacresia Jones By: Ministry of Care Fri. June 24 8:30 Corazon Gaetos By: Ministry of Care Sat. June 25 9:00 Theresa Bradford By: Joyce Proce 5:00 Marie Stockinger By: Evie Stockinger Sun. June 26 8:30 Deceased Members of the Metoyer and Morgan Families 10:30 Nellie Vincent By: The Vincent Family Readings for the Week Monday: 2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18; Ps 60:3-5, 12-13; Mt 7:1-5 Tuesday: 2 Kgs 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36; Ps 48:2-4, 10-11; Mt 7:6, Wednesday: 2 Kgs 22:8-13; 23:1-3; Ps 119:33-37, 40; Mt 7:15-20 Thursday: 2 Kgs 24:8-17; Ps 106:1b-5; Mt 7:21-29 Friday: 49:1-6; Ps 139:1-3, 13-15; Acts 13:22-26; Lk 1:57-66, 80 Saturday: Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19; Ps 74:1b-7, 20-21; Mt 8:15-17 Sunday: 1 Kgs 19:16b, 19-21; Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-11; Gal 5:1, 13-18; Lk 9:51-62 Our Parish Stewardship St. Catherine-St. Lucy Church June 12, 2016 On-Line GiveCentral $ $ 8, Weekly Budget $ 7, Amount Over Budget $ 1, Online donations can be made to St. Catherine-St. Lucy Parish at Thanks for your continued financial support! Today s Readings First Reading Zechariah foretells the Messiah (Zechariah 12:10-11; 13:1). Psalm My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God (Psalm 63). Second Reading There are no distinctions or divisions; we all belong to Christ (Galatians 3:26-29). Gospel Peter proclaims Jesus as the Christ; Jesus speaks of his great suffering to come (Luke 9:18-24). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass. 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy LITURGICAL MINISTERS JUNE 26, :00 PM 8:30 AM 10:30 AM Altar Servers Mr. Walter Washington Mr. Thomas Frank Mr. Miles Jackson Leslie Agbefe Ms. Mireille Lozes Saints and Special Observances Sunday: Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time; Father s Day; Julian Calendar Pentecost Monday: Summer begins Tuesday: St. Aloysius Gonzaga Wednesday: St. Paulinus of Nola; Ss. John Fisher and Thomas More Friday: The Nativity of St. John the Baptist Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary Ministers of the Word Frank Pond Erin Schifeling Valerie Jennings Sydney Jackson Ministers of the Eucharist Dan Brown Susan Kumler Carol Brown Jim Hargadon Kevin Kell Marge Massarello Ginny Jones Elaine Podraza Marjorie Fields Ann Rowan Ken Blair David Geffe Doris Brown Bern Wheel Marie Wheel Bill Holmes Diana Cameron Mary Howard

5 Page 5 June 19, 2016 Our Living Word: For Reflection Take time each week to reflect upon the CURRENT Sunday s Scripture. We are fed by the Word so we can live out the Word. JUNE 19, TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMES I find it most difficult to carry my daily cross when... I find it most difficult to give my life for another when 1st & 2nd Readings for the Upcoming Sunday are offered. Their sole purpose is to help us all of us receive and hear the word of God. JUNE 26, TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMES First Reading: 1 Kings 19:16, Elijah lived about 800 years before Jesus, and was revered as the greatest prophet in Jewish history, even though he left no written records. In this passage, he is nearing the end of his life, and God instructs him to anoint a successor. Second Reading: Galatians 5:1, Some time after Pal had preached the Gospel in Galatia, other Christians came who insisted that to be a good Christian one also had to follow the Jewish law and be ritually circumcised. This caused great dissension in the Church there. In this passage, Paul reaffirms their freedom from the law, and pleads for greater harmony. Table Talk for families ( Families are what you define family to be! ) This talk is based upon the Gospel from Luke 9: What is the meaning of the cross in my (our) everyday journey? 2. How does the mystery of death and resurrection continue to exist in the world today? Praying for the Sick In Our Parish Winifred Ballew, Nellie Baker, Richard Bongeorno, Jr., Fr. John Carolan, Lillian Czaplicki, Anabelle and Dale Deaton, Andrea Edwards, Joseph Fitzer, Donna Kanapes, Maggie Kearns, Virginia Keenan, Paul Koko, Dolores Malkowski Ronald Norman, Scarlett Evans-Perez, Carlton Shanks, Gloria Vaughn, and Marguerite Welch. The name of your close relative will remain on this list for four weeks. After that, you will have to call us again to reinstate it into the list. If you wish to include a name of a sick member of your family here, please call Amanda at the rectory during office hours. Thank you. Communion & Anointing of the Sick Please call the Rectory at to let us know if you or a member of your family is in need of the sacrament of anointing of the sick or would like to have Holy Communion brought to your house or nursing home or both. Remember a Loved One The Holy Mass would be of greater profit if people had it offered in their lifetime, rather than having it celebrated for the relief of their souls after death. -Pope Benedict XV We have weekday Masses available in our 2016 Mass Book. Please come to the Rectory for Masses. Remember your loved ones or any other special occasion. And Let It Begin With Me Just war thinking has become in our time the great myth that we kill by. Eileen Egan 27 W. Washington Blvd. Oak Park, IL School News The school office will be open during the summer, Mondays through Thursdays, from 8am-1pm. Do not hesitate to call or come in if there is anything you need. Please use the back entrance. Enjoy your summer! Summer time, and the livin is easy... So goes the lyric to a beautiful tune from Porgy and Bess. Though not officially summer until the summer solstice (June 21st), these days allow us to slow down, perhaps take a look back on the first six months of 2016 and seriously consider the next six months. It s also a time many folks like to read more and share what they are reading or have read. IF you are one of these folks you re welcome to let me know what you consider of substance as well as enjoyable so that we can spread the word. The is: st.c.st.l.jim@gmail.com. Vocations The Lord called me before I was born. Do you pray to know your vocation which was given to you before you were born? Could it be as a priest, deacon, sister or brother? Call Father Francis Bitterman , or write: fbitterman@archchicago.org Pray For Our Deceased Lacresia Jones May she rest in peace! May the angels lead Lacresia into Paradise!

6 Page 6 June 19, 2016 Parishes Committed to PEACE Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Next weeken, the Archdiocese of Chicago will take up the Peter s Pence Collection, which provides Pope Francis with the funds he needs to carry out his charitable works around the world. The proceeds benefit our brothers and sisters on the margins of society, including victims of war, oppression, and disasters. Join our Holy Father as a witness of charity to those who are suffering. A YEAR OF MERCY One Word at a Time The first requirement to live mercifully is to notice those who need mercy, kindness, and forgiveness. If we are distracted or absorbed in ourselves, we will never notice. And we will never be merciful. The first step is to look. There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus. (Luke 16:19 20) More on Pope Francis s vision at: There are so many things in this world that we do not agree, but the latest events in Orlando, Florida specifically the mass killing of innocent people; while several of them remain wounded and hospitalized has brought the nation together. Clearly, the Orlando occurrence was motivated by the hatred we see everywhere in the streets of Chicago, in our neighborhood, in places of work but even in the least expected place like our community and the Church. The Catholic Catechism teaches us that: Human life is sacred because from its beginning it involves the creative action of God and it remains forever in a special relationship with the Creator, who is its sole end. God alone is the Lord of life from its beginning until its end: no one can under any circumstance claim for himself the right directly to destroy an innocent human being. For that case, it is absolutely wrong to take away the life of someone. In Chicago, we are used to see violence everywhere not even in our streets but the very place we call home. Violence here does not mean the use of weapons but it could extend to include discrimination, sexual harassment, and favoritism among other things. These events are likely to repeat again and again as we have seen but we can do something about it as a community. I am asking you to join us and the community of St. Martin de Porres every Wednesday night from 6-7PM at the corner of Laramie and Adams to raise a noisy prayer for peace in the Austin neighborhood, and the last Saturday of every month at 6:30PM in front of the St. Edmund s Church for their regular monthly vigil against gun violence. Even if you cannot attend these events, call you state senator, your church pastor, you community activists, your congressman or talk to your family or join a group that advocates against violence in your local church and voice your concern. Together, we can build a JUST community regardless of our own religious beliefs or political affiliations that we subscribe to. May God bless you once again at this difficult moment of our nation as we continually mourn the killing of innocents of people that happen every day in our Nation. Fr. George O. Omwando, Pastor St. Catherine of Siena St. Lucy Parish ECHO Chicago JUNE 24 TO 30 ECHO Chicago is a Theology of the Body Summer Camp where young adults unpack and process the themes of prayer, identity and the mission to love. Invited are entering High School Juniors and Seniors, as well as graduating Seniors and young adults. Due to space, overall balance or male/female ratio and other factors, the camps are necessarily limited. Please visit to get more information and to register. Everyone who applies will be considered, but not all may be accepted for this summer's camp. For more information call, or rpingoy@archchicago.org.

7 Page 7 June 19, 2016 Follow in the Footsteps of Christ The great fifty-day celebration of Easter has concluded, as have the feasts honoring the Holy Trinity and the Body and Blood of Christ. Last week we began a long stretch of Ordinary Time that will bring us to late November. Saint Paul tells us today that those who are baptized have clothed yourselves with Christ (Galatians 3:27). This scripture is echoed in the Church s baptism ritual when we sing, You have put on Christ, in him you have been baptized. This message is inspiring and sobering at the same time, for in today s Gospel, we get to the heart of what it means to be clothed in Christ. The Lord tells us, If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me (Luke 9:23). For the next twenty-two weeks we are called to take up the cross and, with Saint Luke as our guide, follow in the footsteps of Christ. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. Every Tuesday at 9:30 am here at St. Catherine of Siena- St. Lucy s Rectory. Catholic Charities Legal Assistance Department Catholic Charities Legal Assistance Department has attorneys and volunteer attorneys available to provide advice in numerous areas of law. If you are unsure about your legal rights or lost in the legal system, let us help you. Services include in-depth advice and possible direct representation on many issues, including landlord/ tenant issues, family law, consumer and debtor rights, foreclosure, employment issues, orders of protection, power of attorney, and more. CCLA provides free to low cost legal services to eligible low-income individuals. For help and more information, contact the legal advice line at (312) Donut Day at Oak Park Farmer s Market July 9, 2016 Once again our parish will be selling donuts during the Farmer s Market at Pilgrim Congregational Church. Our sale date is Saturday, July 9, 2016 from 7am-1pm. The annual donut sale is a very successful fund raiser for our parish. We need your assistance with the many tasks needed to sell the warm fresh donuts. Please consider volunteering for just a couple hours on that Saturday morning to help us reach our goal. If you can help or have any questions please contact Jeanette Cannon at patnette@comcast.net, or call her at: or Pierre Priestley at p.priestley@att.net or S A B B A T I C A L OK, What is it? Originally one would say a sabbatical year which refers to a Mosaic law among the ancient Jews. According to the law, every seven years the land and vineyards were to remain fallow and debtors were released from their obligations (Exodus 23:10, Leviticus 25:2-7; Deuteronomy 15:1-11). The land and individuals were refreshed, renewed. Now we say sabbatical to refer to a period of time away for prayer, study, perhaps travel, and then a return to the regular duties of life. Oops! How about this for a church Bulletin blooper: For those of you have children and don t know it, we have a nursery downstairs. Give Central allows our parish to provide its parishioners a safe and convenient way to make regular, automatic electronic contributions and can also be used be used for special events and other collections. We understand that most transactions today are done electronically. We want to provide you with that same convenient option at church. You can go directly to our website: to be able to find the link to GiveCentral Fatherhood A father carries pictures where his money used to be. Anonymous Faith, Immigration & Politics: What we can do Town meeting: Wednesday, June 22 7:00 PM Where: Ascension Parish Pine Room (school basement) 601 Van Buren St. Oak Park, IL Please come and join us. Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass The Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass will be held on Sunday, September 18, 2016, at 2:45 PM, at Holy Name Cathedral. Couples married in 1966 interested in attending this celebration should contact their parish to register. For further information, call the Marriage and Family Ministries Office at or write to: marriageandfamilyministries.org