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1 Pastor: Fr. Gene Dyer Weekend Associate: Fr. Luke Kleczka, SDS Pastor Emeritus: Fr. Gerald Rogala Deacons: John X. Rottman, Robert Cnota, Steven Wagner and Michael McManus Business Manager-Mr. Joe Wojtowicz School Principal: Mr. Dan Gargano Music Director: Mr. Aaron Dixon Religious Education Coordinator: Mr. Ron Mazzoni 3rd Sunday of Easter The Order of Mass pages 2-4 April devotion to the Eucharist page 5 Mass Schedule: Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m. (Mass in Polish) Monday through Saturday: 8:30 a.m. Holy Days: Please see the bulletin Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy: Tue. - Sat. following 8:30a.m. Mass Adoration: Wednesday 1:00 to 3:00p.m. followed with Benediction Confessions: Saturday 4:00 to 4:45 p.m. Spowiedþ: po polsku Sobota 4:00 to 4:45 p.m. Niedziela 11:00-11:25a.m. Office Hours and Addresses: Church: 6725 W. Devon Ave. Chicago, IL Parish Office: 6333 N. Newcastle Ave. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:30am - 7:30pm (773) , FAX: (773) parish@saintthecla.org School: 6323 N. Newcastle Ave., (773) Visit us on the web at:

2 The Order of Mass Third Sunday of Easter Procession: Hosanna Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in the highest. Sign of the Cross and Greeting Penitential Act Gloria (right) Collect At the conclusion, all reply: Amen. Responsorial Psalm: Ps. 4 THE LITURGY OF THE WORD (Readings begin on p. 155) Used by permission: Licensing Gospel Acclamation (Stand) Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. Chant Verse, R/. 2 Used by permission: One license: A

3 Homily Profession of Faith (right) Universal Prayer At the conclusion, all recite the Hail Mary. Preparation of the Gifts THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST The Offertory Chant (Psalm 80: 2-3, 15-16, 18-19) R/: Lord, make us turn to you; let us see your face and we shall be saved Chant Verse, R/. Stand V. Pray brothers and sisters R/. May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory of his name, and for our good and the good of his holy Church. Prayer over the Gifts At the conclusion, all reply: Amen. The Preface Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, Hosanna in the highest. The English translation and chants of The Roman Missal 2010, International Commission on English In the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. The Eucharistic Prayer (kneel) At the Consecration, the Holy Sacrifice of Christ on the Cross is made present again. Memorial Acclamation V. The mystery of faith. The English translation and chants of The Roman Missal 2010, International Commission on English In the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. The Doxology At the conclusion, all reply: Amen. The Profession of the Faith The Nicene Creed I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, [All bow, at the following text ] and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. (continued) For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen. 3

4 The Lord s Prayer The Sign of Peace The Communion Rite At the fraction, the Lamb of God begins. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, grant us peace. The English translation and chants of The Roman Missal 2010, International Commission on English In the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Holy Communion V. Behold the Lamb of God R/. Lord, I am not worthy, that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word, and my soul shall be healed. Communion Antiphon (Ps. 85: 9-14) R/. Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation. Chant Verse, R/. Communion Hymn 155 When I Survey the Wondrous Cross St. Agnes Prayer after Communion At the conclusion, all reply: Amen. The Concluding Rite Hail Holy Queen and Prayer to St. Michael (see below) The Blessing and Dismissal Retiring Procession: 742 Alleluia! Sing to Jesus Hyfrydol 4 Hail, Holy Queen Hail, holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope! To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears! Turn, then, O most gracious Advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. V: Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. R/: That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

5 A Prayer Before Mass Loving Father, as on my earthly pilgrimage I come to receive Your beloved Son under the veil of a sacrament, may I one day see Him face to face in glory, who lives and reigns with You for ever and ever. Amen. A Prayer After Receiving Holy Communion Anima Christi Soul of Christ, be my sanctification; Body of Christ, be my salvation; Blood of Christ, fill all my veins; Water of Christ's side, wash out my stains; Passion of Christ, my comfort be; O good Jesus, listen to me; In Thy wounds I fain would hide; Ne'er to be parted from Thy side; Guard me, should the foe assail me; Call me when my life shall fail me; Bid me come to Thee above, With Thy saints to sing Thy love, World without end. Amen. A Spiritual Communion Prayer for those unable to receive the Eucharist My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen. Our Faith: April Month dedicated to the Holy Eucharist The Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist in the Early Church by St. Cyril of Jerusalem Early Church Father and Doctor of the Church On the night he was betrayed our Lord Jesus Christ took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples and said: Take, eat: this is my body. He took the cup, gave thanks and said: Take, drink: this is my blood. Since Christ himself has declared the bread to be his body, who can have any further doubt? Since he himself has said quite categorically, This is my blood, who would dare to question it and say that it is not his blood? Therefore, it is with complete assurance that we receive the bread and wine as the body and blood of Christ. His body is given to us under the symbol of bread, and his blood is given to us under the symbol of wine, in order to make us by receiving them one body and blood with him. Having his body and blood in our members, we become bearers of Christ and sharers, as Saint Peter says, in the divine nature. Once, when speaking to the Jews, Christ said: Unless you eat my flesh and drink my blood you shall have no life in you. This horrified them and they left him. Not understanding his words in a spiritual way, they thought the Savior wished them to practice cannibalism. Continued on page TODAY S READINGS Reading I:The author of life you put to death, but God raised him from the dead Acts 3:13-15, Psalm: Lord, let your face shine on us (Psalm 4). Reading II: We have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous one (1 John 2:1-5a). Gospel: Thus it is written that the Christ would suffer and rise from the dead on the third day (Luke 24:35-48) Reflection: Think of a day when you felt trapped inside because of illness, distress or despondency. Waking up each day felt as if there was a dark cloud above or a heavy weight of anxiety and/or anger dragging you down. Now, remember the day you woke up feeling better or the moment that the difficult circumstances were resolved. What a sense of relief; you couldn t wait to move forward with life. Questions: Was our Lord closer to you during the difficult period; or the time of relief; or both? When the Risen Jesus appeared to the disciples they thought he was a ghost. Why? Is he a ghost (just an idea) or is he real? How can Jesus strengthen your faith in his power? Share with others how Jesus has revealed himself to you! Pray: Open my eyes, Lord, to your glorious plans. 5

6 Weekly Parish Information Mass Intentions Mon. Apr. 20 8:30am + Walter & Irene Mastalarz Tue. Apr. 21 8:30am +Dominik Horak Wed. Apr. 22 8:30am + Richard Soens Thur. Apr. 23 8:30am +Bernie Riley Fri. Apr. 24 8:30am +Luciano Rattin +Irene Saraniec Sat. Apr. 25 8:30am +Bridie Godley 5:00pm +Mae Podgorny Sun. Apr. 26 8:00am +Edward & Irene Saraniec 10.00am SI: Robert & Charlotte-wedding Anniversary +Bernice Borucki +Robert & Joan Musker +John & Helen Pierzchala 11:30 a.m. Mass in Polish +Jozef Rokusz +Irena & Walerian Kwiatkowski +Jozefa Papaj SI: Alex Weglarczyk i cala Rodzina Weekly Contributions: April 12th,2015 Total Collection......$ 8, Maintenance Fund $ School Fund $ Children s Envelopes... $ 0.00 Parking Lot Fund $ Sharing Parish. $ Easter Collection: Fiscal Year To Date $16, Budget....$16, Difference... $14.00 Fiscal Year To Date $16, Difference From prior Year...$ (71.00) Thank you for your generosity to help meet our weekly financial goals. Please remember St. Thecla in your will. Sign up for Automated Giving by visiting or by calling parish-1 Highlights for the coming week Monday, Apr.20th Girl Scouts-6-7:30pm-SJW Tuesday, Apr.21st Women's Council 6pm set up, mtg. 7-10pm-RH Cub Scouts-6:15-8pm-SJW Knights of Columbus Mtg-7:30-9pm-QoP Wednesday, Apr.22nd Adoration 1 to 3pm followed with Benediction Adult Choir 6pm set up; rehearse 7-9pm- Church Thursday, Apr.23rd Al-Anon Mtg-9:30-11am-SJW Boy Scouts-7-7:30pm-RH Friday, Apr.24th Bible Study (Polish)-6:30-9pm-QoP Saturday, Apr.25th 1st Holy Communion Retreat - 8:30am-12pm- Church Gen. Anders Polish School-9am-12:30pm-QoP, SJW, RH Gen. Anders Dance Class -12:30-3pm-QoP, SJW General Anders Staff Mtg-12:45-3:30pm-RH Pancake breakfast set-up-3-10pm-gym,school kitchen Sunday, Apr.26th Pancake Breakfast-8am-12noon-gym, RH, school kitchen (clean up until 3pm) For all our deceased family members and friends Ever wonder who the Knights of Columbus are? This weekend we welcome Mr. Robert Adams who will speak briefly at all the Masses. He will explain the work and ministry of the Knights and invite all men to consider becoming a member. After the Knights will be in the church vestibule to answer further questions. Reminder Sunday, May 31st: 10:00am Blue Mass for Chicago Police Officers, Firefighters and Paramedics

7 One of our biggest fundraisers of the year, the Neighborhood Block Party, will be taking place on June 6th from 12pm to 10pm. We will have activities for all ages including games and entertainment for the kids, DARTO, bags tournaments, a beer tent, food, live bands and much more. We will have numerous live auctions, raffles and we will announce the winner of our grand raffle. In order to make this event a success we need the support of the parish. Please consider helping by: 1. Plan to attend the event on June 6th 2. Buy a raffle ticket to help us reach our goal of selling 1,000 tickets this year. Tickets are on sale in the back of church after Mass. 3. Donate items that can be used in our raffles. Do you have tickets to a sporting event or a hotel certificate we can use? Do you have a sports jersey, ball or autographed item you can donate? Do you have another item you think would make a good auction item or raffle prize? Let us know! 4. Can your business or a business you know donate a gift card or place an ad in our Ad book? For more information please blockparty@saintthecla.org or contact Gretchen Dietz at With your support we can help make the Neighborhood Block Party a huge success! Parish Life Annual raffle tickets are on sale after Mass and at the School & Parish Offices Just $25 a ticket! $3,000 grand prize $1,500 second place $500 third place $100 to 4th to 10th places Early Bird drawings for $100 on the 15th of March, April & May For every 8 tickets that you sell, your name is put in the incentive raffle; win $1,000 (with the option of using it as a tuition credit for St. Thecla School or General Anders Polish School) St. Thecla Women s Council General meeting this 7:00pm. Russo Hall We welcome the owner of Romance in Bloom - Edison Park Tips and ideas for spring arrangements All are welcome! Sunday May 3 rd 10am Family Mass and parish May Crowning; after Mass we host the annual Mother/Daughter brunch. Scouts Annual Pancake Breakfast Next Sunday 8:00am to 12noon Falcon Hall Children s Choir Students Grades 1-8 Upcoming Mass Dates May Crowning, May 3 rd ---9 AM Call Rehearsal Schedule Sunday, April 26 th, 4 PM We also encourage students (including high school and college) who play an instrument or have a vocal talent to consider presenting a musical selection at any of the 10 AM Masses. Please contact me for more information. Warmest regards, Mr. Aaron Dixon, Music Director x203 adixon@saintthecla.org

8 St. Thecla School Monday, April 20 Earth Week Kickoff Earth Week Spirit Day Wear green for a $1.00 & All School Movie: Bears Disneynature at 1PM Tuesday, April 21 Students will also plant pinwheels along Devon Ave. after 8:30am Mass as a reminder that during April we raise awareness in preventing child abuse. Recycle Day - Support St. Thecla s Recycle Program: Bring batteries, gym shoes, glasses, & school uniforms to school Wednesday, April 22 Earth Day & Planting Donations of time, talent, plants and flowers welcome. FSA to coordinate afterschool campus cleanup and planting (3 6 p.m.). Health and Nutrition Day - Students are encouraged to use reusable containers only Thursday, April 23 Campus Clean-up and Planting Afterschool Uniform Sale (before / after the evening talent show at 7PM). Donated uniforms for purchase at a huge discounted rate. Encourage students to use their feet - walk or bike to school. Friday, April 24 9:30am Morning Prayer Service and creating the addition to the Reading Garden The Irish Dance World Competition was held in Montreal the week leading up to Easter. Two students from St. Thecla School competed in this event representing the Mullane Healy Godley Irish Dance Academy. Evan Nelson, a 4 th grader, was a member of the sub-minor Mixed Ceili team and Meghan Staunton, an 8 th grader, was a member of the Junior Girls Ceili and the Junior Girls Figure teams. We are thrilled to announce that we have two World Champions at St. Thecla with both Evan and Meghan s teams placing first in their competitions. Furthermore, they were joined on the podium with three of their teachers who are St. Thecla School alumni Michael Mullane, Mary Alice Mullane Godley, and Peggy Mullane Godley. This is another great example of how Thecla students and alumni are developing their talents with great success! Dine and Earn Please bring this coupon to Pasta D Arte, Thursday, April 23rd 15% of all proceeds will be donated to St. Thecla. LUNCH / Tuesday Friday starting at 11:30 am DINNER / Daily between 3pm -9:00pm (Fri-Sat 10pm) Call:

9 St. Thecla Legacy Society St. Thecla parish is pleased to announce that it has established the St. Thecla Legacy Society to recognize and thank donors during their lifetime for making a planned gift to St. Thecla Parish. Legacy giving is the thoughtful process of planning for donations to be made to St. Thecla parish during one s lifetime or after one s death. Because legacy giving often originates from assets rather than income, legacy giving is not just for wealthy individuals. Nearly everyone has some assets and options to consider for a legacy gift that could benefit St. Thecla parish. You may already be a part of the St. Thecla Legacy Society if you have provided for St. Thecla parish through one or more of the following planned giving opportunities for example: established a bequest in a will or living trust with St. Thecla parish as a beneficiary named the parish as a beneficiary of an individual retirement account, 401(k) plan, pension, or annuity named the parish as the owner and final beneficiary of a life insurance policy or property If you have already provided for St. Thecla parish through one of the various planned giving options, please use the form below to let us know so that we can recognize and thank you. If you haven t yet provided for a planned gift for St. Thecla parish, please consider doing so! Please know that the amount of your intended gift will never be publicly disclosed by St. Thecla parish. You also have the option of either remaining an anonymous benefactor or allowing the parish to publish your name in a St. Thecla Legacy Society membership list as encouragement to other parishioners who may also be considering a planned gift. For further information on the St. Thecla Legacy Society or planned giving for our parish, you may contact the parish office at (773) You should, of course, consult with your personal financial advisor or attorney who can provide guidance for you on your specific question, financial situation and on your desire to make a planned gift to St. Thecla parish. St. Thecla Legacy Society Membership Enrollment Form (return to the parish office attention: Fr. Gene Dyer) Full Name: Spouse s Full Name (if applicable): Address: City/State/Zip Code: Phone Number: ( ) Address: Please send me more information about making a planned gift to St. Thecla parish. Or I have already established a planned gift for St. Thecla Parish through (check all that apply): a bequest through a will or living trust an annuity retirement plan assets (401 (k) or IRA) appreciated securities (stocks, bonds) real estate other Name(s): (Complete the name(s) if you would like them to appear on the membership list, or feel free to write Anonymous if you prefer.) Signature: Spouse s signature: (if applicable) Date: Date:

10 The Women s Center Pregnant women in difficult situations often find themselves feeling confused, under pressure and alone. At The Women s Center our counselors help them through friendship, counseling, and material assistance. We have saved over 38,000 women and their babies from the horrible consequences of abortion. We receive beautiful letters of thanks. Have you felt God calling you to serve in the pro-life mission field? The Women s Center is looking for new volunteers Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. Areas of greatest need include lobby reception, baby bottle cleaning, client assisting, and baby furniture distribution. We especially need committed volunteers on Mondays and Fridays to serve in our front lobby, a volunteer to co-assist clients in the family room on Tuesdays, a baby furniture room volunteer for Thursdays (who is handy with tools), and volunteers to clean baby bottles for our spare change campaigns (up to four people at a time). If you wish to offer your time and talent, volunteers are needed to sell flowers after Masses for our annual sale on Mother s Day weekend, May 9 th and 10 th, either at your own parish or at a parish other than your own. Honor your mother by helping on behalf of mothers in crisis pregnancies. We also need 4 walkers, 3 toddler beds, 2 high chairs, 6 strollers, 2 double strollers, 4 bouncers, 5 pack n plays, crib sheets, 3 changing tables and 4 infant car seat/carriers. It will be a great help if you can deliver these to us. For our address, or if a pick-up by a volunteer is needed, please call The families who receive these things are grateful for your generosity. For more details on these volunteer opportunities, please contact Paige at or pscarlett@womens-center.org. Thank you to all who donated to the Easter Flower collections in memory of your loved ones. Ms. Rita Jurkowski Mrs.Krystyna Fujara Mr.Joe Fazio Mr.Michael Tarnowski MARTYRDOM It is not the suffering but the cause that makes the martyr. English proverb Catholic Charities Collection on Mother s Day Eva is doing all she can to raise her grandchild alone on a limited income. She called Catholic Charities when she couldn t afford to fix her plumbing. We made the home repair, and invited her to our caregiver support group. She was one of the 398,078 seniors we helped last year. Please give to Catholic Charities on Mother s Day to help seniors live in comfort. Learn more at People have a dignity that is priceless and worth far more than things. - Pope Francis

11 Prayer List, US Military United States Air Force: SrA Michael J. Archam, A1C Heather Bosh, SrA Nicole Coreil A1C Scott Frisco A1C Shane Garrison, SSgt. Adam Krey, 2ndLt. Peter A. Schroeder, SSgt. James E. Stay SSgt. Sentara Stay SSgt. Matt Tredwell AIG. Keith Daniel Garrison United States Army: MAJ. Terence W. Bacon, SGT. Sean Doherty, SGT. Rachel Hall, CPT. Gina Marie Healy, SGT. Robert Lach, CPT. Jared Lampe, WO. Steven Larmay, SPC. Thomas J. Lyons III, PFC. Raymond Rau, SPC Thomas Rohl, 1LT. Michael Spiwak SPC. Neil A. Dunn Jr. United States Marines: 2ndLt. Philip E. Blais, 2ndLt. Kevin Bowler, PFC Michael T. Brennan, Keep in mind... Pvt. James Dinela, LCpl. Kyle Elmer, SSgt. Benjamin Juhasz, LCpl. Nathaniel J. Juncer, Maj. Michael C. Mroszczak, Cpl. Brian Pasterczyk, Capt. Craig V. Platt, LCpl. Jose Rivera, MSgt. Richard L. Sroka, SSgt. James E. Stonehouse United States Navy: SN E-3 Joseph J. Daly CAPT. Steven Stancy We keep those who are serving in the military in our prayers. Please print the name of your loved one and drop it in the collection basket or return it to the Parish Office. Their names will remain on the list until you notify us of their return or if their rank changes. Sick List - We pray for all those in nursing homes, homebound or who require extended care and those who care for them: Help us with the responsibility of keeping the list up to date and accurate. Please call the office when the status of someone s health changes. Joseph Augustin Barbra Ammemdola Frank Bednarczyk Frank Bednarz Gino Belcaster John Belcaster Christina Bennett Rosemary Besyk David Bergthal Frank Bieniek Franciszek Bosak Marian Brown Laurence Brueck Daniel Burke Krzysztof Bylica Herlinda Castellanos Irena Chmielowski Susan Christ Therese Ciborowski Eileen Cobb Kevin Connolly Jodi Chmiel Susan Carroll Deacon Bob Cnota Eileen Conway Mike Curtin John Dooley Sophie Dembek Jackie Dubiel Burke Daniel Donald Edsey Kristen Formanski Nicolette Garrigan Frank Gibbons Joan Giuntoli Loretta Golubski Ann Gosciniak Ireta Gross Patrick Hall Lilian Hall Gerald Halvey Dorothy Hennessey Frank Herbig Gerald Halvey Teresa Jozefczak Tommy Kernan Wladyslawa Kielar Beverly Kisiel Rita Koch Stephanie Krupa Sophie Lally Anita Lapiszko Mary Lavalle Joan Lonasney Arlene Lewandowski Elizabeth Link Dorothy Lyjak Wanda Marshall Ray Malczynski Martin McCaffrey Eileen McGovern Edward McManis Imleda Mizones Lillian Morris Gerrick Mueller Katharina Mueller James Mullins Kim Murphy Julie Muza George Marcin Walter Malinowski Robert Motto Catherine Neumann Kathleen Numec Therese Neiman Danuta Okrzesik John Orloff Patricia O Toole Bob Paige Kevin Peterson Giselle Piekarski Estella Plaza Caroline Plodzien Gisele Piekarski Thomas Podgorny Roman Poniatowski Vincent Platt Raymond Prybil Joe Pulizzano Rita Rattin Virginia Romarynowski Stanley Sadej Anthony Sansone Mary Sarlo Peter Schroeder Eugenia Siemianowski Janina Sikora Laura Smith John Tentele Dorothy Taylor Janina Sroka Helena Starzynska Helen Surdey Dorothy Struck Patricia Timm Janis Taylor Judith Wolff-Stenzel Cecilia Walega Christine Wasowski Mary Widelka Anthony Wiorski Irene Wlezien Edward Wnek Julia Wojtanowski Julia Zeler Rose Zemba

12 Polska Szkola im. Wladyslawa Andersa Polska szkola im. Generala Wl. Andersa przy parafii Sw.Tekli oglasza zapisy na nowy rok szkolny Zapisy sa mozliwe w kazda sobote od kwietnia 2015 w godzinach 9:00am do 12:30 po poludniu. Po wiecej informacji zapraszamy na nasza strone internetowa lub prosze dzwonic pod numer telefonu Szkola posiada akredytacje Illinois Board of Education oraz przygotowuje mlodziez do egzaminu panstwowego z jezyka polskiego. Oferujemy nauke w zakresie: Przedszkole ( 3 latki i 4 latki) Klasa zerowa Szkola podstawowa (klasy 1-8) liceum W programie szkoly przewidziane sa: Spotkania z ciekawymi ludzmi Patronat nad pomnikiem katynskim Nauka religii z przygotowaniem do sakramentow swietych Wycieczki szkolne zwiazane z historia Polonii Amerykanskiej Lekcje otwarte dla rodzicow Zajecia zespolu tanecznego Polonez Zajecia kolka teatralnego Czerwone Maki Swiety Mikolaj,jaselka, Swieconka Dziecieca zabawa karnawalowa Konkursy plastyczne, ortograficzne oraz wiedzy o Polsce Udzial uczniow w uroczystosciach w srodowisku polonijnym Zajecia z logopeda

13 Our Faith: continued from page 5 Continued from page 5... Under the old covenant there was showbread, but it came to an end with the old dispensation to which it belonged. Under the new covenant there is bread from heaven and the cup of salvation. These sanctify both soul and body, the bread being adapted to the sanctification of the body, the Word, to the sanctification of the soul. Do not, then, regard the eucharistic elements as ordinary bread and wine: they are in fact the body and blood of the Lord, as he himself has declared. Whatever your senses may tell you, be strong in faith. You have been taught and you are firmly convinced that what looks and tastes like bread and wine is not bread and wine but the body and the blood of Christ. You know also how David referred to this long ago when he sang: Bread gives strength to man s heart and makes his face shine with the oil of gladness. Strengthen your heart, then, by receiving this bread as spiritual bread, and bring joy to the face of your soul. May purity of conscience remove the veil from the face of your soul so that be contemplating the glory of the Lord, as in a mirror, you may be transformed from glory to glory in Christ Jesus our Lord. To him be glory for ever and ever. Amen. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 6:8-15; Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30; Jn 6:22-29 Tuesday: Acts 7:51 8:1a; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 7b, 8a, 17, 21ab; Jn 6:30-35 Wednesday: Acts 8:1b-8; Ps 66:1-3a, 4-7a; Jn 6:35-40 Thursday: Acts 8:26-40; Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20; Jn 6:44-51 Friday: Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 6:52-59 Saturday: 1 Pt 5:5b-14; Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17; Mk 16:15-20 Sunday: Acts 4:8-12; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 29; n 3:1-2; Jn 10:11-18 Dear Parishioners; Thank you so kindly for your generous support with the Easter Sunday collection and the donations given to make up the budget shortfall. As of this printing date you have donated $11, It takes much time, talent and the treasury of all to keep our parish growing and thriving. Your response is a sign of awareness of what God has blessed us with. Deacon Bob Cnota is at home recovering from a mild stroke; he is getting up and about and continues with the necessary rehabilitation work. Keep him, his wife Kathleen and their family in your prayers. Mr. Gargano (our school principal), the advisory council and I are all in 100% to grow our school and parish. Please pass out the flyer on the back page of the bulletin for our April 27th school open house. Pray for the Christians who are martyred daily. At times it is incomprehensible to acknowledge the level of evil that human beings are capable of inflicting. All the suffering in our lives personally and globally has prompted Pope Francis to declare a Holy Year of Mercy that will begin Dec. 8, 2015 (Feast of the Immaculate Conception ) and ending Nov. 20, 2016 (Feast of Christ the King). The Holy Father stated, I have often thought about how the Church might make clear its mission of being a witness to mercy, the pontiff said during a homily at a Vatican reconciliation service. It is a journey that begins with a spiritual conversion. For this reason, I have decided to call an extraordinary jubilee that is to have the mercy of God at its center. It shall be a Holy Year of Mercy. We want to live this year in the light of the Lord s words: Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful (Lk 6:36). During the Holy Year, the Sunday readings will derive from the Gospel of Luke, who is known as the evangelist of mercy. More to come; keep the faith, God bless, Fr. Gene 13

14 General information Baptisms: Please contact the Parish Office to arrange a Baptism. Baptismal Prep Class: Will be confirmed at time of Registration of the Baptism. Marriages: The Pastoral Guidelines for Marriage Preparation for the Archdiocese of Chicago ask that a minimum of 4 months be set aside for personal preparation for marriage. Couples should refrain from setting a firm date or making any other arrangements until after they have met with a parish priest or deacon to discuss marriage plans. Please note that Weddings do not take place during Lent. Bulletin Deadline: All articles must be ed or dropped off at the Parish Office by 10:00 a.m. on Fridays (8 days prior to publication date). Holidays subject to longer lead times. Please articles to parish@saintthecla.org. Note - articles subject to editing. For more information call the office at (773) website: How to Become a Catholic: Adults or teenagers interested in receiving the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, or Eucharist) or those who are interested in the Catholic Faith should call the Parish Office for more information about the R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults). Homebound/Communion Visitations: St. Thecla Church has several ministers of care who can regularly take communion to those in need. Please call the Parish Office to arrange for communion for yourself or a homebound loved one. THANK YOU, BULLETIN ADVERTISERS This bulletin is subsidized completely by those companies whose advertisements appear on the last two pages. If you have the opportunity, you may thank them in the name of our parish by using their products or services. Should you desire to participate as a sponsor of our bulletin, you may contact J.S. Paluch Company at To register as a parishioner; call the Parish Office for more information at

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