5th Sunday of Easter. Pastor: Fr. Gene Dyer Weekend Associate: Fr. Luke Kleczka, SDS Pastor Emeritus: Fr. Gerald Rogala

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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 5th Sunday of Easter The Order of Mass pages 2-4 May month devoted to the Blessed Mother May Crowning prayers page 6 Business Manager-Mr. Joe Wojtowicz School Principal: Mr. Dan Gargano Music Director: Mr. Aaron Dixon Religious Education Coordinator: Mr. Ron Mazzoni 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 After Mass kindly make sure two bulletins are at the ends of each pew. Know there are enough bulletins for you to take one home. Thank you! School: 6323 N. Newcastle Ave., (773) Visit us on the web at:

2 The Order of Mass Fifth Sunday of Easter Procession: 205 Hail, Holy Queen Sign of the Cross and Greeting Penitential Act Gloria (to the right) Collect At the conclusion, all reply: Amen. THE LITURGY OF THE WORD (Readings begin on p. 161) Responsorial Psalm: Ps. 22 Used by permission. Licensing: Gospel Acclamation (Stand) Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. Chant Verse, R/. 2 Used by permission: One license: A

3 Homily The May Crowning Page 6 (10 AM Mass) 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. 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 Holy Communion 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. 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 Hymn: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross Communion Antiphon (Ps. 85: 9-14) 4 Text: Isaac Watts. Tune Lowell Mason, This hymn is in public domain. Source: Musica Sacra. R/. Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation. Chant Verse, R/. Hail Holy Queen and Prayer to St. Michael (see next page) Retiring Procession: 711 Sing of Mary Pleading Savior

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 May Month dedicated to the Blessed Holy Eucharist Mother 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. TODAY S READINGS First Reading Barnabas reported to the apostles how Saul had seen the Lord on the way (Acts 9:26-31). Psalm I will praise you, Lord, in the assembly of your people (Psalm 22). Second Reading This is God s commandment: that we may believe and love (1 John 3:18-24). Gospel I am the true vine; whoever remains in me will bear much fruit (John 15:1-8). BEARING FRUIT Children, let us love not in word or speech but in deed and truth. John s words come to us on this day when the Gospel passage presents us with the great image of the vine and the branches. Jesus uses the image as a warning to those who have begun to distance themselves from the way of the Lord. One of the ways this happens is when we love God and others in word or speech instead of in deed and truth. What does it mean for us to remain in Christ? In an extension of the metaphor, the Lord gives us an example. If we remain in him, we will bear much fruit. As the branches, we draw strength from Christ who is the vine. This strength enables us to bear fruit to do the work of true discipleship. 5

6 THE MAY CROWNING Bring Flowers of the Rarest Bring flowers of the rarest, Bring flowers of the fairest, From garden and wood-and and hillside and vale; Our full hearts are swelling, our glad voices telling The praise of the loveliest Rose of the dale. O Mary! we crown thee with blossoms today Queen of the Angels, Queen of the May, O Mary we crown thee with blossoms today, Queen of the Angels, Queen of the May. This text is in public domain. Litany of Loreto Holy Mary, Holy Mother of God, Holy Virgin of Virgins, Mother of Christ, Mother of divine grace, Mother most pure, Mother most chaste, Mother inviolate, Mother undefiled, Mother most amiable, Mother most admirable, Mother of good Counsel, Mother of our Creator, Mother of our Savior, Virgin most prudent, Virgin most venerable, Virgin most renowned, Lord, have mercy Christ, have mercy Lord, have mercy God the Son, Redeemer of the world, God the Holy Spirit, Holy Trinity, one God, God the Father of heaven, God the Son, Redeemer of the world, Response: Pray for us. Virgin most powerful, Virgin most merciful, Virgin most faithful, Mirror of justice, Seat of wisdom, Cause of our joy, Spiritual vessel, Vessel of honor, Singular vessel of devotion, Mystical rose, Tower of David, Tower of ivory, House of gold, Ark of the covenant, Gate of heaven, Morning star, Health of the sick, Lord have mercy Christ have mercy Lord have mercy Have mercy on us Have mercy on us Have mercy on us Have mercy on us Have mercy on us Refuge of sinners, Comforter of the afflicted, Help of Christians, Queen of Angels, Queen of Patriarchs, Queen of Prophets, Queen of Apostles, Queen of Martyrs, Queen of Confessors, Queen of Virgins, Queen of all Saints, Queen conceived without original sin, Queen assumed into heaven, Queen of the most holy Rosary, Queen of families, Queen of peace, V. Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world, R. Have mercy on us V. Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world, R. Have mercy on us. V. Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world, R. Have mercy on us. V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. 6 Turn back to page 3 for the Order of Mass.

7 Weekly Parish Information Mon. May 4 8:30am Tue. May 5 8:30am Wed. May 6 8:30am Mass Intentions + Andry Family +Joseph Bianchi + Jozefa Baron & Baron Family Thur. May 7 8:30am +Wanda F. Dziopek Fri. May 8 8:30am SI: For Matthew Sat. May 9 8:30am +Mary Ferraresi 5:00pm For All living and deceased Mothers Sun. May 10 8:00 and 10am For All living and deceased Mothers 11:30 a.m. Mass in Polish W intencji wszystkich naszych zyjacych i zmarlych Matek The Mass Intention Book for 2016 opens Thursday, May 14th. Weekly Contributions: April 26th,2015 Total Collection......$ 7, Maintenance Fund $ School Fund $ 7.00 Children s Envelopes... $ 0.00 Parking Lot Fund $ Sharing Parish. $ Budget gap collection to date.$ 14, 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 READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 14:5-18; Ps 115:1-4, 15-16; Jn 14:21-26 Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28; Ps 145:10-13ab, 21; Jn 14:27-31a Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6; Ps 122:1-5; Jn 15:1-8 Thursday: Acts 15:7-21; Ps 96:1-3, 10; Jn 15:9-11 Friday: Acts 15:22-31; Ps 57:8-10, 12; Jn 15:12-17 Saturday: Acts 16:1-10; Ps 100:1b-3, 5; Jn 15:18-21 Sunday: Acts 10:25-36, 34-35, 44-48; Ps 98:1-4; 1 Jn 4:7-10; Jn 15:9-17 Highlights for the coming week Sunday, May 3rd Family Mass with May Crowning Women's Council Mother Daughter Breakfastafter 10:00am Mass -RH Monday, May 4th Girl Scouts-6-7:30-SJW Adult Education-7-9pm-church Baptism prep.class-7-8pm-pdr Tuesday, May 5th 8th Grade Ribbon Mass 8:30am - church Boy Scouts-6:18-8:00pm-SJW Gen.Anders-1st Communion catechism-7-9pm church Women's Council Board Meeting-7-9pm-PDR Knights of Columbus Mtg informational mtg. 6:30pm; regular mtg. 7:30-9pm-QoP Wednesday, May 6th Adoration 1:30-3pm followed with Benediction Girl Scouts-3-4:30pm-SJW Girl Scouts-5-6:30pm-SJW A/C Mtg.-7-8pm-RH Adult Choir-7-9pm-church Thursday, May 7th Al-Anon Mtg-9:30-11am-SJW Leisure Club-11:30-3pm-QoP Boy Scouts-7-8:30pm-gym Boy Scouts-7-7:30pm-RH Friday, May 8th Gen. Anders 1st Communion Catechism & confession 6-8pm-church Bible Study(Polish)-6:30-9pm-QoP Student Council 8th Grade Dance 7-10pmgym, RH Saturday, May 9th Gen. Anders-9-12:30pm-QoP, SJW, RH Gen. Anders dance-12:30-3pm-qop, SJW General Anders - First Holy Communion 12-2:30pm-Church Mother's Day Walk (Set Up) -2:30-10pm-gym Sunday, May 10th Mother's Day Walk 7am-1pm-school kitchen For the persecuted Christians martyred in the Middle East

8 Parish Life St. Thecla Women s Council: This Sunday at the 10am Family Mass the parish celebrates the annual May Crowning; after Mass we host the annual Mother/Daughter brunch. Religious Education News Registration is now open for the year. If you have a child you would like to enroll in the program, you may pick up registration forms at the Parish Office or on-line at the Saint Thecla website. They should be returned to the Parish Office before the end of May so we can plan for next year. A copy of the Baptism certificate is required when you register. All those wishing to receive a sacrament (First Communion or Confirmation) must be in a program for two years prior to receiving the sacrament. Deacon John s transfer to a new assignment: In the Archdiocese of Chicago priests serve at a parish for a term of five to six years with the possibility for an extension. About ten years ago this change of assignment was also put in place for the permanent deacons who faithfully serve in their respective parishes. A little over two years ago Deacon John s ten years of assignment at Thecla came to a close and we asked for and received an extension. At this time Deacon John will receive a new assignment from the Archdiocese. We are all grateful for his dedication and love St. Thecla to St. Thecla. He will be the homilist at all the Masses on the weekend of May 23-24; and the Athletic Council is forming plans to have a reception after the 10am Mass on the 24th. Annual Mother s Day Breast Cancer Walk/Run Join us this Mother's Day, Sunday, May 10th for the Friends for a Cure s Breast Cancer walk or run. It's a day of remembrance, empowerment and, most of all, fun. This 1-mile or 3-mile walk or run will take place in the Norwood Park neighborhood and begins with 8am Mass here at St. Thecla. The walk begins at 9am and starts at St. Thecla School. For more information or to register, go to Music Ministry: We 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 Aaron Dixon for more information x203 adixon@saintthecla.org On April 22nd we celebrated Administrative Professionals Day at Saint Thecla School. It was a wonderful opportunity to extend our heartfelt thanks to Mrs. Bea Sansone and Ms. Luann Dohnal for all that they do to help keep our school running smoothly. Our theme was Thanks a Latte and the students and teachers had an opportunity to share their appreciation. They made coffee cups with special messages for Mrs. Sansone and Ms. Dohnal. We thank you Mrs. Sansone and Ms. Dohnal. We are grateful for you! St. Thecla hosts a Blue Mass for all Chicago police officers, firefighters, paramedics and operators/dispatchers on Sunday May 31st at the 10:00am Mass. Fr. Tom Mulchrone, Chaplain of the Chicago Fire Department will preside at the Mass. Fr. Dan Brandt, Chaplain of the Chicago Police Department will preach the homily. Deacon Robert Montelongo, assistant Chaplain for the Police Dept. will assist as deacon. All are welcome; please help spread the word. Adult Religious Education meets this Monday at 7pm in the church. We will discuss chapters 11 &12. 8 All men of the Parish who are interested in joining the Knights of Columbus, please come to an informational meeting Tuesday May 5 at 6:30 PM for 30 minutes. At 7pm we will begin the installation of new members with the 1st degree ceremony. We look forward to you joining us.

9 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) 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! The theme for this year is St. Thecla Fit: Mind, Body and Soul. Each month the students joined together and experienced different ways to exercise. The activities included: dance, relay races, a nature walk, yoga, moon ball, calisthenics obstacle course, zumba, and cross fit. The year concludes with a school wide Junior Olympics. These monthly activities gave the students; a purposeful reason for living a healthy lifestyle, a chance to work as a team with different grade levels toward a common fitness goal, and an innovative way to stay fit while having fun! -Mr. O'Malley, Physical Education Teacher

10 From the Pro-Life Action Leauge: Protect Doctors Rights of Conscience in Illinois A new bill in the Illinois Senate which could be voted on any day now, would force healthcare providers to refer for abortions and have disastrous results for the state. The Pro-Life Action League is urging you to call your State Senator at their Springfield office and tell them to Vote NO on SB 1564! Under current Illinois law, which has been in place for nearly 20 years, healthcare providers have the right not to counsel or refer for any services which would violate their conscience. SB 1564 uses the force of government to impose new and unnecessary obligations that are contrary to this longstanding law that appropriately protects both the freedom of conscience and patient care. If passed, SB 1564 would: Require healthcare providers to refer or transfer patients to conscience-violating services like abortion. Force healthcare providers to discuss the benefits of abortion. Force pro-life pregnancy resource centers to send women to abortion clinics in direct contradiction of their core mission. Open the door to lawsuits against providers who did not provide information on legal treatment options in a timely manner. Exacerbate the existing shortage of healthcare providers 91% of faith-based physicians said in 2008 that they would rather stop practicing medicine than be forced to violate their conscience. Possibly endanger Illinois federal funding, as current federal law requires that state governments may not discriminate against providers who do not wish to perform or refer for abortions. Please call your State Senator today and tell them to Vote NO on SB 1564! Go to the Pro-Life Action League web site for more information. 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

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 11

12 Catholic Charities Support second collection next Sunday; thank you!!! Sincerely yours in Christ, Most Rev. Blase Cupich

13 Szczerze oddany w Chrystusie, Most Rev. Blase Cupich The guest conductor of this concert is our cantor Mark Wozniczka

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

15 St. Thecla First Holy Communion Saturday, May 2, 2015 Kalvin Alvarez Nathaniel Bacoulis Abigail Badalpoor Emma Badalpoor Jake Bartlett Kelsey Broderick Zachary Brosnan Sarah Bulai Lacey Butler Molly Butler Eileen Byrne Neeve Carroll Luke Chambers Olivia Divizio August Fair Riley Fuller Cormaic Greynolds Kylie Gutierrez Colleen Karsten Clare Leyden Grace Lizak Daniel Luberda Oliver Lynch Andreea Macovei Anna Martorano Joey McCarthy Madigan McDonagh McKenna Miklasz Adrianna Molina Colm Moriarty Aidan Nelson Anna Niedzielak Kai Niedzielak Ava Novak Luke Olson Joseph Pachowicz Niamh Pallasch Sheyla Posadas Austin Pronek Ryder Raya Peter Reischl Benjamin Sadler Elizabeth Sekera Ryan Shrader Gabriella Sowizrol Faith Thurman Ellie Traan Brooke Weiss Dylan Zonca