The Spirit. Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Church. May the Souls of the Faithful Departed Rest in Peace. October 29, 2017

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1 The Spirit Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Church October 29, 2017 May the Souls of the Faithful Departed Rest in Peace Rev. Donald Ahearn Rev. Gerard Christianson Giuseppe Bosco Carlo Reyes Helen Seske Virginia L. Browne Ludwig Massong Marcus Frey Rosario Ponte Simone Castellano Rosemary Goelz Patrick Deering Eduardo Sproviero Ingrid Cooper Herman Venturini Phyllis Romaniuk Nancy Unger Manuel Espat Andy Gross John Ciszek Carolyn Bohlman Mary Lou Donzelli Harriet Nowak Dan Marolda George Heinz Cecelia Moskal Richard Hansel Mary T. Togher Antoinette Paolelli Mary Lou Rasmussen Eugene Lukas Cathy Ippolito Robert Morgan Carmine Granito Fidelino Santiago Thomas O Donnell John S. Bubula Marcelina Figuracion Dolores York Florence Arendarczyk Joe Garcia Mary Biskup Lucrezia Viele William Kindt Mary Rush Catherine Giovenco Imelda Magdaleno Manriquez Susan Potthast Karen Ranos Johann Harter Albert Pavlick Alexander Coglianese Roman Tomal Genevieve Srutwa Marian Palcheck Bernice Jablon Robert Centeno Charlotte Kopec Thomas Bondi Andrew Cairo Olga Popiel Betty Waser Joe Wiedemann Jeanne Petty Ted Janus Zbigniew Jablonski Peter Christian Anna Losuriello Jose Diokno James Pierski Michael McGovern Donna Forte Rose Napoli Ted Drapa Charlene Goodman Eunice Cisek Joseph Kroger Arlene Dazzo Lucy Matus John Fischer Hazel Czeszewski Theresa Dobovsek Karl Keller Jackie Oetker Briese Ellen D. Sellergren Ekaterini Kokkinias Josephine Manfre Raymond Natiridad Thomas J. Flynn Arlene Twardowski Ruben Romo Art Ennis Mary Spataro Ulia Quiambas Jan Murray Judy Kortas Langley Joseph A. Gagliano, Sr. Eleanor Laraia Nicasia Geraci

2 October 29, 2017 Mass Intentions Thirtieth Sunday Monday, October 30 6:30 a.m. Paul Beisch 8:15 a.m. John Bubula Tuesday, October 31 6:30 a.m. Purgatorial Society 8:15 a.m. Deceased Members of Lavengco Family; Judy Kortas Langley; Dr. James Hammond Wednesday, November 1 (All Saints Day) 6:30 a.m. Intentions of Cyriac Family 8:15 a.m. Emily & Henry Mittman 7:00 p.m. Frank Barsocchi Thursday, November 2 (All Souls Day) 6:30 a.m. Deceased Members of Rothstein Family 8:15 a.m. Henry Jachec 7:00 p.m. All the Faithful Departed 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. Friday, November 3 (St. Martin de Pores, Religious) 6:30 a.m. Ted Drapa 8:15 a.m. Poor Souls Saturday, November 4 (St. Charles Borromeo, Bishop) 8:15 a.m. Rev. John R. Hall; Elizabeth Mucci; Emma & Joe Izzi; Ron & Anita Montemagni; Angel & Marcelina Joson; Mrs. Gerace; Angela Ambrose 1:00 p.m. Wedding Devencia & Tomondong 5:00 p.m. John D Souza Sunday, November 5 (31st Sunday in Ordinary Time) 7:30 a.m. Biagio Gattuso 9:00 a.m. Anna Simon 10:45 a.m. Catherine Deacon 12:15 p.m. Isabelle & Matthew Demeo 5:00 p.m. For the People of OLR 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 October 29, 2017 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page Three From the desk of the Pastor... This Sunday s Gospel from Matthew presents us with yet another encounter between the Pharisees and Jesus. In Jesus day it was commonly held that there were some 613 laws or commandments found in the Hebrew Scriptures. Much debate in rabbinic circles revolved around which were of most importance and which of lesser. Jesus is pointedly asked, Which is the greatest of the commandments. Jesus responded to the question with two quotations from the Torah. The first quotation came from the sacred Jewish prayer called the Shema. This was a prayer contained in the Book of Deuteronomy 6:5 and recited by pious Jews every morning and evening, "Hear, O Israel, God is One. You shall love the Lord your God with your whole heart, your whole soul and your whole mind." The second quotation came from the Book of Leviticus, 19:18, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself. In other words, loving God is not a half-way endeavor. We are to love Him with everything we have. And inextricably linked to our love of God is our love of neighbor. There, too, we can't just will the good for our neighbor sometimes, we have to will the good for them always, even if they be our enemies. The cross of Christ, so central an image to our faith, captures this two-fold truth. Our Lord, out of love for the Father (vertical), stretched out his arms (horizontal) in love for all of us, the good and the bad, friend and enemy. We too, if we claim to love God cannot escape stretching out our arms in love for each other. I came across a story about a young woman who was troubled because she had lost a sense of God in her life. Her grandmother was very much the spiritual leader of the family, so she visited her and complained, If God really loves me, why doesn t He let me feel His presence? If only I could feel Him and know that He has touched me. Her grandmother said, Pray to God, right now. Close your eyes and pray to Him. Ask Him to put out His hand and touch you. But no matter what happens, keep your eyes closed. The girl closed her eyes and prayed fervently. Then she felt a hand on her hand. He touched me. He touched me, she cried out, her eyes still closed. Then she said, Wait, this hand feels like your hand. Of course it does, dear. It is my hand, her grandmother said, That s how God works. He takes the hand that is nearest and uses that. This week let us renew our pledge to love God with all our being. And let us seek be God s hand gently reaching out and touching others, reminding them that they are loved by God. Have a blessed week,

4 October 29, 2017 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page Four Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Friday, November 3 WEDDING BANNS III -- Cathlyn Devenecia & Albert Jose Tomondong II -- Jeffrey Tackes & Andrea Frakas All Saints Day ~ (Holy Day of Obligation) Wednesday, November 1st Masses: 6:30am, 8:15qm, 7:00pm All Souls Day Thursday, November 2 Masses: 6:30, 8:15am, 7:00pm Adoration begins following the 8:15am Mass with Benediction at 7:00 pm Spend an hour with our Eucharistic Lord A sign-up sheet is in the Gathering Space The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will take place on Saturday, November 4, after the 8:15 Mass. Liturgical Ministers for Next Week s Liturgies Date/Time Lector Eucharistic Ministers Cantors Servers Saturday, November 4 5:00 p.m. Steve Dolan Chris Seske Gigi Bialko, Joe Bialko, Steve Dolan, Marilyn Kirschten, Reneda Mittman, Mary Mundt, David Nellessen, Chris Seske, Andy Thelen Choir Renee Pantaleon (sub needed) Sunday, November 5 7:30 a.m. Daniel Ramirez Jannard Remo George Colgan, Rosanne Dulski, Tom Kleeman, Pat Lucas, Eleanor Mueller, Phyllis Ranalli, Terry Uselmann Rob Sadlowski Frank Kedzior Jack Whalen 9:00 a.m. Isabel Dupont Joe Annunzio, Terry Annunzio, Josephine Fragale, Maria Gullo, Joey Randazzo, Filomena Randazzo, Mel Sass, Kathleen Sass, Norm Stranczek Rob Sadlowski Tony Davies Juliana Parisi 10:45 a.m. Rick Fox Tom Muszynski Josephine Bax, Toni Brana, Anna DiBenedetto, Rick Fox, Nancy Hedrick, Nancy Jensen, Mike Merchut, Jerry Merkel, (sub needed) Jody Schuth Cecelia Hernandez Victor Hernandez 12:15 p.m. Chris Paolelli Ben Paolelli Eduardo DePaz, Angelita DePaz, Maria Galluzzi, John Gierum, Cathy Gierum, Ben Paolelli, Chris Paolelli, Joe Paolelli, Matilde Yates Jody Schuth Matthew Cordero Daniel Beyer 5:00 p.m. James Croteau James Croteau, Georgene Croteau, R. Scott Flick, Lydia LaScola, Ann Remijan Jody Schuth Emmy Uzquiano Almus Uzquiano

5 October 29, 2017 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page Five Responding to Domestic Violence in Our Community Fr. Charles W. Dahm, O.P., Director of Domestic Violence Outreach for the Archdiocese of Chicago, is preaching at all the Masses at Our Lady of Ransom this weekend. Although largely unseen, domestic violence is rampant in the United States, including in our community. Calls about domestic violence are the most frequent received by local police in our community. On Monday, October 30, Fr. Dahm will speak at 7:00 p.m. with those parishioners interested in learning more about domestic violence and/or helping our parish respond to the needs of victims in our community as sensitively and compassionately as we can. NEEDED for our Christmas party on December 12th at Fairview Banquets: large baskets bottes of wine gift cards service certificates We plan on raffling really special baskets filled with items we really would need, so please consider donating any of the above to our club. Just mark them CWC and drop off at the Ministry Center before November 15th. CWC Board Gracious words are like honey sweet to the soul and healthy for the body Prov. 16:24 NEXT WEEKEND Don t forget to turn your clocks back one hour next weekend for Daylights Savings Time All Baby Bottles should be returned this weekend. Bottles may be placed in the crib located in the Gathering Space or dropped off at the Ministry Center. Thank you for supporting this very important cause.

6 October 29, 2017 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page Six Our Lady of Ransom Queen of Peace Guild presents... Some of the Queen of Peace Guild ladies who have worked all year on hand-made holiday gifts, small and large. A wonderful selection of baskets and holiday hostess gifts will also be available. Get a head start on your holiday shopping on November 11-12th. HOLIDAY CRAFT & BAKE SALE November 11-9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. November 12-8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Paluch Hall FREE ADMISSION A Grand Raffle Prizes (chances $1 or 6 for $5) A. LG 49 SMART TV LED B. Two Blackhawks Tickets, Parking, and Patrick Kane Jersey C. $250 Cash D. Collectible Victorian Handmade Doll House; Furnished and lite. (est. value $650) B C Prizes displayed next weekend in the Gathering Space Crafts, Bakery, Turkey Booth, Money Tree Booth, Food and Beverages D

7 October 29, 2017 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page Seven November 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 All Saints Day Masses: 6:30am, 8:15 & 7:00pm CH Q of P 1:00pm DR SOUL 7:30pm NW1 2 All Souls Day Mass & Reception 7:00pm CH/PH FCC Choir 8:00pm SW15 3 Adoration all day Holy Hour 7:00pm CH 4 Mass 8:15am CH Anointing/Sick 8:45am Confessions 11:00am Mass 5:00pm CH Daylight Savings Time Q of P Craft Display 5 Mass: 7:30, 9:00, 10:45, 12:15, 5:00pm Daylight Savings Time Q of P Craft Display 6 Baptismal Prep 7:00pm WR RCIA 7:00pm AR K of C 7:00pm DR Men s Club 7:30pm NW3 7 Youth Choir 6pm SW15 REP 7:00pm SCH 8 Bible Study 7:00pm AR/PH SOUL 7:30pm NW1 NCD KofC 7:30pm NW5 9 L of M 6:00pm DR FCC Choir 8:00pm SW Mass 8:15am CH Confessions 11:00am Ushers CPR Training 9:30am AR Mass 5:00pm CH 12 Mass: 7:30, 9:00, 10:45, 12:15, 5:00pm CLOW 10:45am CH Baptisms 1:30pm CH Q of P Craft Sale PH 13 RCIA 7:00pm AR PPC 7:00pm DR SVdP 7:00pm NW8 14 CWC 6:30pm PH REP 7:00pm SCH 15 Bible Study 7:00pm PH FCC 7:00pm DR SOUL 7:30pm NW1 16 L of M 6:00pm DR FCC Choir 7:00pm SW Mass 8:15am CH Confessions 11:00 Mass 5:00pm CH 2nd Coll CCHD Blest Art Sale 19 Mass: 7:30, 9:00, 10:45, 12:15, 5:00pm CLOW 10:45am CH Christmas Concert Wkshp 3:30pm SW15 20 RCIA 7:00pm AR K of C 7:00pm PH Soup Kitchen/Clothing Drive 23 THANKSGIVING Mass 9:00am CH 24 L of M 5:30pm CH/DR 25 Mass 8:15am CH Confessions 11:00am Mass 5:00pm CH 2nd Coll CCHD Blest Art Sale 26 Christ the King Mass: 7:30, 9:00, 10:45, 12:15, 5:00pm CLOW 10:45am Baptisms 1:30pm CH 27 RCIA 7:00pm AR 28 Bridge 11:30am PH Rehearsal Christmas Concert 6:00pm SW15 MHM 6:00pm PH REP 7:00pm CH 29 FCC 7:00pm DR SOUL 7:30pm NW1 30 L of M 6:00pm DR FCC Choir 7:00pm SW15 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 CommCo = Communications Committee CWC = Catholic Women s Club FCC = Filipino Christian Community K of C = Knights of Columbus 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

8 October 29, 2017 Thirtieth 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: Eric Glawacki 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 October $ 12, 136 (Week 17) September electronic.$ 7,883 Year-to-date...$ 224,400 We are grateful. P R A Y F O R T H E S I C K Adrienne Nagawiecki (4) Paul Poskozim III (4) Sue Kowalczyk (3) Bob Majerowski (2) Robert Daniels (1) Carole Miller (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 2nd Lt. Timothy F. Eddy, Jr. 1st Lt. Catie LaScola, USMC PFC Michael Allbright PFC A.J. Martinez Jr. 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 ( ) UPDATE YOUR ESTATE PLANS, ESPECIALLY YOUR WILL Families grow, kids leave for college, Mom becomes Nana, and retirement becomes reality. all along the way your needs are changing -- make sure your will is keeping pace with your life.

9 From: Our Lady of Ransom Parish Niles, IL Contact: Cathy Williams Bulletin # Date: October 29, PAGES PLUS COVER SHEET Publisher 2007 Printer HP Laser Jet CP3525