St. Thecla Catholic Church Twenty fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 18, 2016

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1 St. Thecla Catholic Church Twenty fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 18, 2016 After Mass kindly make sure two bulletins are in each of the pew slots. Please take a bulletin from the usher or the tables in the vestibule to share with your family and the home bound unable to attend Mass. Thank you!

2 Parish Information Pastor: Fr. Gene Dyer Associate Pastor: Fr. Ronald Stake Mass in Polish: Salvatorian Fathers Pastor Emeritus: Fr. Gerald Rogala Deacons: Robert Cnota, Steven Wagner and Michael McManus Principal: Ms. Catherine DeFrancesca Parish & School Development: Ms. Kathy Collins Religious Education: Mr. Ron Mazzoni Music : Mr. Chris Moore, Music Director, Organist Mr. Markeise Russell, Choir Director Mass Schedule: Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:45 a.m. (Mass in Polish) Monday through Saturday: 8:30 a.m. Holy Days: Please see the bulletin Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy: Mon. Sat. following 8:30a.m. Mass Adoration: Wednesday 1:00 to 3:00p.m. followed with Chaplet of Mercy and Benediction Confessions: Saturday: after the 8:30am Mass and 4:00 to 4:45 p.m. Spowiedþ: po polsku Sobota 4:00 to 4:45 p.m. Niedziela 11:15 to 11:40a.m. Office Hours and Addresses: Church: 6725 W. Devon Ave. Chicago, IL Parish Office: 6333 N. Newcastle Ave. Hours: Mon. Fri. 8:00am 12:00pm Closed 12:00 12:30 12:30pm 5:30pm Mon. September 19 8:30am +Carl Bronder Tues. September 20 8:30am SI: St. Thecla students Wed. September 21 8:30am +Max Koebl Thur. September 22 8:30am +Wally & Helene Bajerski Fri. September 23 8:30am +Piotr & Stefania Sarna Sat. September 24 8:30am SI: Women s Center 5:00pm +Steve & Geraldine Podorny Sun. September 25 8:00am +Edward & Irene Saraniec 10:00am +Those who died in the service of our nation 11:15am Mass in Falcon Hall For the People 11:45am Mass in Polish SI: Zofia Klups SI: Maria Kleczyñska + Jan i Anelia Mateja + Chester Grela +Józef Kadlub +Ludwig Luberda +Wojciech Luberda +Henryk Klups +Leszek Zalewski +Piotr, Stanis³aw, Mieczys³aw, Tadeusz i Maria Wid³ak +Anna Maria Skiºcim +Emilia Undas +Franciszek Undas + Jan Undas Saturday 9:00am 12:00pm (773) , FAX: (773) e mail: parish@saintthecla.org School: 6323 N. Newcastle Ave., Chicago, IL (773) Lottie Kokosinski 2 Visit us on the web at:

3 The Order of Mass 25th Sunday of Ordinary Time Used by permission Licensing Sign of the Cross and Greeting Penitential Act I confess to almighty God and to you my brothers and sisters, That I have greatly sinned, in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done and in what I have failed to do, (strike breast) through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault; therefore I ask blessed Mary ever Virgin, all the Angels and Saints, and you, my brothers and sisters to pray for me to the Lord our God. V. May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life. R. Amen V. Lord, have mercy. R. Lord, have mercy. V. Christ, have mercy. R. Christ, have mercy. V. Lord, have mercy. R. Lord, have mercy. Gloria (right) (Readings begin on p. 216) Responsorial Psalm: Ps. 113 ʺPraise the Lord who lifts up the poor.ʺ Gospel Acclamation (Stand) Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. Chant Verse, R/. Used by permission: Onelicense: A The reproduction of the text and responses for the Mass from the Roman Missal are reprinted with the following permission: The English translation and chants of The Roman Missal 2010, International Commission on English, In the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. 3

4 Universal Prayer At the conclusion, all recite the Hail Mary. THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST Preparation of the Gifts a The Offertory Chant: The Lord is Kind and Merciful 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 V. The Lord be with you. R. And with your spirit. V. Lift up your hearts. R. We lift them up to the Lord. V. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. R. It is right and just. At the end of the Preface, all sing: 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 Eucharistic Prayer (kneel) Memorial Acclamation V. The mystery of faith R. We proclaim your death, O Lord and profess your resurrection until you come again. The Doxology At the conclusion, all reply: Amen. The Lord s Prayer The Sign of Peace a 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. 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. Antiphon (Ps. 85: 9 14) R/. Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation. 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. 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. 4

5 Communion Hymn: Taste and See Used by permission: Onelicense: A Retiring Procession: They ll Know We Are Christians On the next page 5

6 Used by permission Licensing Music for Tuesday 8:30am Mass The Lord is my light; my light and salvation in God I trust! Sanctuary Lord prepare me / To be a sanctuary / Pure and holy / Tried and true / With thanksgiving Iʹll be a living / Sanctuary for You John W. Thompson Randy Scruggs 1982 Full Armor Publishing Company Whole Armor Publishing Company For use solely with the SongSelect. Terms of Use. All rights reserved. Used with permission: CCLI License # 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. 6 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.

7 Our Faith OUR RESPONSIBILITY FOR OTHERS The Second Vatican Council has called us to envision the Church as the people of God. As a community of believers we are responsible for our brothers and sisters, their salvation, their journey of faith, their physical well being. Many of the documents of Vatican II and volumes of work since the mid 1960s give us advice, guidelines, and encouragement to take care of one another: the poor, the elderly, the unborn, the broken, the infirm. Because Vatican II is part of our recent history indeed many of us were already born this may strike us as a new and revolutionary idea. But today s readings show us the agelessness of the issue of social justice. Eight hundred years before Christ was born, Amos warned the wealthy not to cheat the poor. In Paul s first letter to Timothy, he encourages all prayers to be for all people; and finally, the Gospel urges the wise use of money. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. TODAY S READINGS First Reading The Lord never forgets the sins of those who take advantage of the poor (Amos 8:4 7). Psalm Praise the Lord who lifts up the poor (Psalm 113). Second Reading Pray to the Lord, who wants everyone to be saved (1 Timothy 2:1 8). Gospel Be trustworthy in all things. Serve God, the only master, not mammon (Luke 16:1 13 [10 13]).The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twenty fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time; Catechetical Sunday Monday: St. Januarius Tuesday: Ss. Andrew Kim Tae gŏn and Paul Chŏng Ha sang and Companions Wednesday: St. Matthew Thursday: Autumn begins Friday: St. Pio of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio) Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Prv 3:27 34; Ps 15:2 5; Lk 8:16 18 Tuesday: Prv 21:1 6, 10 13; Ps 119:1, 27, 30, 34, 35, 44; Lk 8:19 21 Wednesday:Eph 4:1 7, 11 13; Ps 19:2 5; Mt 9:9 13 Thursday: Eccl 1:2 11; Ps 90:3 6, 12 14, 17bc; Lk 9:7 9 Friday: Eccl 3:1 11; Ps 144:1b, 2abc, 3 4; Lk 9:18 22 Saturday: Eccl 11:9 12:8; Ps 90:3 6, 12 14, 17; Lk 9:43b 45 Sunday: Am 6:1a, 4 7; Ps 146:7 10; 1 Tm 6:11 16; Lk 16:19 31 RIPPLES There is a ripple effect in all we do. What you do touches me; what I do touches you. Anonymous Volunteers from Compass will offer Blood Pressure screenings next weekend after the 5pm, 8am & 10am Masses. Plan to stop by in the back of church. Today we pray for and express gratitude for all who volunteer their time and talent to teach our children in the parish Religious Education program. We are gearing up for the Haunted House fund raiser! Calling all hands to help make this a success...more to come in next week s bulletin. 7

8 Highlights for the coming week TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Women s Council General Mtg 7:30pm MPR FSA Mtg 7:00pm Faculty Lounge Second collection next weekend: The Seminarian Education Fund Thank you for your support Contributions Church Activities: 9/11/16 Sunday Collection $ 6, School Fund Parking Lot Fund Sharing Parish Votive Lights Summer Mission Initial Offering Propagation of Faith Budget Gap Seminary Total $ 8, Online Giving Parish Pay 9/05 9/11, 2016 Sunday Collection $ 5, Parking Lot Fund Sharing Parish Initial Offering School Seminaries Special Total Collections Online Giving $ 5, Thank you for your generosity to help meet our weekly financial goals. Become a member of the St. Thecla Legacy Society through designating the parish as the beneficiary of a will or a trust. Consider giving electronically. Donations can be made through a credit card and all transactions get applied to your name. Sign up by visiting or by calling parish 1 8 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Adoration & Benediction 1pm 3pm Office Chapel Choir set up 6 7pm,Choir Practice 7 9pm Church Parish Leadership 7:00pm PDR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Al Anon Mtg 9:30am SJW Finance Council Mtg 7:00pm PDR Boy Scout s 7:00pm Gym FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 No School Staff Development Bible Study (Polish) 7:00pm QOP SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 General Anders Polish School 9-12:30pm SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Blood pressure screening after 5pm, 8 & 10am Masses church library R/E 9:15 Class 11:15 Mass Gym Varsity Football vs. St. Raphael 1:00pm at Notre Dame SJW St. Joseph the Worker room QOP Queen of Peace room PDR Parish Office dining room MPR Multi purpose room: Scout Hall BAPTISM Dylan Matthew Anderegg Maeve Ottenfeld Eucharistic Adoration: On Wednesdays at 1pm, the Parish Office Chapel is open for the Exposition & Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, concluding with Benediction at 3pm.

9 FEAST DAY OF ST. THECLA On the back page we have photos from last Tuesday s celebration of St. Thecla s Feast Day. Much to celebrate! Our preschoolers attended Mass with the entire student body and are learning to pray. We received an image of St. Thecla, showing her prayerful courage in the face of martyrdom for teaching the Catholic Faith under the persecution of the Roman Empire. Her perseverance is an inspiration to all who choose to believe in Jesus. The art is the creation of Hamburg University students Tiffany Vassilatos and David Szmigielski (parishioner). Our heartfelt thanks to them for this gift. Students invited their grandparents and special persons for Mass, a brunch prepared by FSA, and a tour of their classrooms. The tradition on this feast day is for Fr. Gene to visit and bless each classroom. The photos are on the back page. Enroll your child today in St. Thecla School Contact Director of Student Development Kathy Collins studentdevelopment@saintthecla.org The St. Thecla Women s Council eagerly and joyfully begins the season. We invite all women to join us for our meet and greet Wine & Cheese gathering at 7:30pm in Scout Hall Tuesday Sept. 20th. Join us for a fun evening visiting with past and new members. STWC meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month, September May. All of our activities are open to nonmembers, however, the nominal membership due of $10.00 helps offset the costs of some of these activities. Dues can be paid at the general meeting or sent through the collection, school or parish offices; Attn: DiAnn Plaza. See the text box below. We sponsor interesting and informative programs, outings, outreach projects and fundraising events for our parish and school family. New members will help our continued support of St. Thecla for years to come. Please join us Sept. 20th. On an envelope print St. Thecla Women s Council $10.00 Membership Enclose the $10 annual dues along with your name, address, zip code, telephone # and Welcome new members Love and Protection of the Unborn The whole mission of the Catholic Church in the world the theme and purpose and vocation of every institution and every Catholic individual is love. Why does the Church set up hospitals and adoption agencies and soup kitchens? Why have whole orders of nuns been founded to care for the elderly or the sick? Why did St. Damien offer to go to spend his last years serving in a leper colony in Hawaii? Why did Mother Teresa establish homes for men dying of AIDs? It s not for money. It s not for recognition. It s not a plan to increase our numbers and our social influence. It s not even because the Church is committed to taking care of her own. It matters not at all to any of these institutions or individuals whether the people they re serving are Catholic. They don t have to be Catholic. They can even be anti Catholic. We don t do it for ourselves; we do it for love. We do it because we understand that each and every person is made in the image and likeness of God. Each, no matter how small or weak or wounded or messed up, is completely unique and infinitely precious. We understand that all human life including every child in the womb is a gift to be received, cherished, and served, not abused, not manipulated, not degraded, not destroyed. Martin Reiser respectlife@phxcoxmail.com 9

10 10 MARK YOUR CALENDARS SATURDAY, OCT. 1st Edison Park (Oliphant & Olmstead) 11am to 10pm Festival saluting all first responders Police, Fire and Military. Live music, food, beer, kid activities and a raffle. SUNDAY, OCT. 2nd 10am Blue Mass here at St. Thelca for all First Responders ACTIVE AND RETIRED!! Fr. Dan Brandt, celebrant. After Mass the Brotherhood of the Fallen will serve a fundraiser pancake breakfast in Scout Hall. All St. Thecla parishioners who are 1st responders; and all those planning on attending the Mass kindly let me know what department you serve on so we can put your logo on this flyer. Help get the word out through your union communications too. Thank you and looking forward to celebrating this day with you. Fr. Gene

11 Thank you to all who have made a pledge to our campaign. To date we have received $406,330 in pledges! Have you made your pledge? There are brochures with information on the campaign in the library at church. Let s come together as a parish to build the legacy for future generations. Choir practice is at 7pm on Wednesdays. If your work or home schedule does not permit you to attend these rehearsals know you can still participate by attending the rehearsal on Sunday at 9:15am prior to 10am Mass. For more information see me after the 10am Mass; or leave a message at the parish office (773) x215. or music@saintthecla.org. I look forward to singing with you. Mr. Markeise Russell, Choir Director Registration for Religious Education There is still time to register; however the $25 late fee has gone into effect. Forms can be dropped off at the Parish Office or sent in. If you are new to the program, please pick up forms at the Parish Office or e mail rmazzoni@saintthecla.org and we can the forms to you. New student registration must include a copy of the child s Baptismal certificate. Those wishing to receive First Communion or Confirmation in 2018 must be in the program this year. Opportunities to volunteer... 7th grade catechist, and classroom aids for all grade levels. Please consider volunteering for this very important ministry. It is essential that we have people wiling to pass on the faith to the next generation. If you are able to help out please contact me by e mail (rmazzoni@saintthecla.org) or call Thank you. 11

12 Keep in mind... 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. Prayer List, US Military United States Marines: 2ndLt. Philip E. Blais, 2ndLt. Kevin Bowler, PFC Michael T. Brennan, Pvt. James Dinela, LCpl. Kyle Elmer, SSgt. Benjamin Juhasz, LCpl. Nathaniel J. Juncer, Maj. Michael C. Mroszczak, Cpl. Brian Pasterczyk, LCpl. Jose Rivera, MSgt. Richard L. Sroka, SSgt. James E. Stonehouse United States Army: MAJ. Terence W. Bacon, SGT. Sean Doherty, SGT. Rachel Hall, CPT. John Healy SGT. Robert Lach, CPT. Jared Lampe, WO. Steven Larmay, SPC. Thomas J. Lyons III, PFC. Raymond Rau, SGT Thomas Rohl, 1LT. Michael Spiwak, United States Navy: SN E 3 Joseph J. Daly, CAPT. Steven Stancy United States Air Force: SSgt. Michael J. Archam, A1C Heather Bosh, SrA Nicole Coreil, A1C Scott Frisco, A1C Shane Garrison, SSgt. Adam Krey, 2ndLt. Peter A. Schroeder, TSgt. James E. Stay, SSgt. Sentara Stay, SSgt. Matt Tredwell, AIG. Keith Daniel Garrison Sick List We pray for all those in nursing homes, homebound or who require extended care and those who care for them: Richard Bekielewski, Sr Frank Bieniek Gino Belcaster Alicja Brozyna Laurence Brueck Daniel Burke Jodi Chmiel Harriet Chudzynski Eileen Cobb Kevin Connolly Burke Daniel John Dooley Jackie Dubiel Mary Anne Fronczak Ann Gosciniak Lillian Hall Gerald Halvey Frank Herbig Rick Hernandez Barbara Kelly Wladyslawa Kielar Beverly Kisiel Ronald Klish Mary Lavalle Rose Ligeza Dorothy Lyjak Walter Malinowski George Marcin Wanda Marshall Imleda Mizones Katharina Mueller Catherine Neumann Alice Mae Norton Caroline Plodzien Raymond Prybil Helena Rumas Stanley Sadej Peter Schroeder Jennie Sekula Matthew Switski Dorothy Taylor Janis Taylor Patricia Timm Helene Veder Cecilia Walega Christine Wasowski Mary Widelka Edward Wnek Julia Zeler Rose Zembal Barbara Zygmunt Parishioner Contact Update To help keep our records current, please print the information below and drop the form in the collection basket or at the parish office. Thank you Last Name First Name M/M, Mr., Mrs., Ms. Address City Zip Code address Phone (Home) Cell phone 12

13 Chrystus i dobra materialne. 25 NIEDZIELA ZWYK A Z ÝYCIA PARAFII Wprowadzenie do liturgii Bóg dał nam w dzierýawê dobra materialne i pragnie, byśmy używając dzieł stworzonych, mogli świadczyæ miłoºæ i słuýyæ swym bliþnim. Na kaýdej Eucharystii uczmy siê postawy słuýebnej i zamieniajmy to, co przemijajàce, na dobra wieczne. Przeproºmy Boga za nasze grzechy, aby przez tê Eucharystiê Chrystus dał nam siłê do kroczenia drogà sprawiedliwoºci i prawdziwego braterstwa. Wprowadzenie do liturgii słowa Wysłuchajmy słowa Boýego, które piêtnuje niesprawiedliwoºæ i wzywa do prawdziwej miłoºci bliþniego. Bóg nam wszystko powierzył, a dzisiaj powierza nam swoje słowo; przyjmijmy je i wprowadzajmy w czyn. 19 Wrzeºnia-ªw. Januarego 21 Wrzeºnia-ªw. Mateusza Aposto³a i Ewangelisty 23 Wrzeºnia-ªw. O. Pio z Pietrelciny 24 Wrzeºnia-NMP Og³oszenia W dniach 24 i 25 Wrzeºnia odbêdà siê darmowe badania ciºnienia krwi. W Sobotê po mszy ºw. o godz. 5 po po³udniu i Niedzielê po mszach o godz. 8 i 10 rano. Prowadzone sà przez wolontariuszy z Compass. Zachêcamy wszystkich do skorzystania z tego bezp³atnego badania. Dbajmy o zdrowie! Zrzeszenie Amerykañsko Polskie og³asza zapisy na darmowe kursy zawodowe pomocy pielêgniarskiej, obywatelstwo oraz jêzyka angielskiego. Po informacjê proszê dzwoniæ wew. 400, 401,409. Duszpasterstwo Parafii ªw. Tekli Msze ªwiête w jêzyku polskim odprawiane sà przez Zakon Braci Salwatorianów z Merrillville w Indianie. Ks. ukasz Kleczka Adoracja Najºwiêtszego Sakramentu Adoracja odbywa siê w kaplicy w budynku biura parafialnego w kaýdà ºrode od godziny 13:00 do 15 :00. Na zakoñczenie adoracji udzielane jest b³ogos³awieñstwo Najºwiêtszym Sakramentem. Polska Szko³a Genera³a Andersa Szczêºæ Boýe na Nowy Rok Szkolny dla wszystkich uczniów i nauczycieli z polskiej Szko³y Genera³a Andersa! Program Nauczania Religijnego Program Nauczania Religijnego w jêzyku polskim prowadzony jest w parafii ºw. Tekli przez Polskà Szko³ê im. Genera³a W³adys³awa Andersa. Dyrektor Szko³y P.Wanda Penar. Kontakt pod numerem lub z biurem parafialnym Wiecej informacji moýna równieý znaleþæ na stronie szko³y: Spotkania Liturgiczne Zapraszamy na spotkania biblijne prowadzone przez p. Annê Olczyk w kaýdy piàtek od godziny 19:00 20:00 w budynku parafialnym. Zapraszamy Specjalna Kolekta na rzecz Seminariów. W tym przysz³ym tygodniu we wszystkich parafiach w diecezji Chicagowskiej przeprowadzana jest specjalna kolekta na rzecz Seminariów. Wesprzyjmy przysz³ych ksiêýy przygotowujàcych siê do tej wznios³ej pos³ugi, aby s³uýyæ naszym rodzinom i parafiom. Serdeczne Bóg Zap³aæ! Dziêkujemy za z³oýone ofiary w ubieg³ym tygodniu. Bóg Zap³aæ! 13

14 General information If you are new to St. Thecla; Welcome! To register as a parishioner; call the office at Baptisms: Call the office to make the arrangements and reserve a place at the Baptismal Prep Class. Marriages: The Pastoral Guidelines for Marriage Preparation in the Archdiocese of Chicago ask that a minimum of 4 months be set aside as formation time in preparation for this sacrament. Couples should not reserve a banquet hall prior to setting the date in church. Please note that weddings do not take place during Lent. Bulletin Deadline: All articles must be e mailed or dropped off at the office by 10:00 a.m. on Fridays (8 days prior to publication date). Holidays have early deadlines. Articles are subject to editing. Our e mail is parish@saintthecla.org. Become a Catholic: Adults and teens interested in receiving the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, and/or Eucharist) and those who are curios about the Catholic Faith we are eager to meet you. Call today! Homebound/Communion Visitations: St. Thecla is blessed with Ministers of Care who can regularly take communion to those in need. Please call the office to arrange for Holy Communion for yourself or a homebound loved one. Thanks to all our advertisers! This bulletin is subsidized completely by the companies whose ads appear on the next two pages. When you support their business thank them in the name of St. Thecla for supporting us. J.S. Paluch Company prints our bulletin and they are responsible for contracts with all advertisers. Contact them at

15 Feast Day of St. Thecla Grandparents and Special Persons Day See the article on page 9