Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Church

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1 The Spirit Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Church PENTECOST SUNDAY May 15, 2016 Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you. And when he said this, he breathed on them and said to them, Receive the Holy Spirit.

2 May 15, 2016 Mass Intentions Pentecost Monday, May 16 6:30 a.m. Purgatorial Society 8:15 a.m. Silvio & Rita Giannelli Friday, May 20 (St. Bernardine of Siena, Priest) 6:30 a.m. Walter Osiol 8:15 a.m. Intention of Rev. Christopher Gustafson Tuesday, May 17 6:30 a.m. Protection of Life at Every Stage 8:15 a.m. Carol Christiansen; Raymond Nierzwicki Wednesday, May 18 (St. John I, Pope & Martyr) 6:30 a.m. Lorraine Hayes 8:15 a.m. Intention of Rev. Mark Augustine Thursday, May 19 6:30 a.m. Stefania Kozaczka 8:15 a.m. Helen Lukas Saturday, May 21 (St. Christopher Magallanes, Priest & Companions, Martyrs) 8:15 a.m. Richard Mastrolonardo; Raymond Joseph Barder; Special Int. of Smigielski 5:00 p.m. Emily & Henry Mittman Sunday, May 22 (The Most Holy Trinity) 7:30 a.m. Special Int. of Al Wrona 9:00 a.m. Maria & Nicolino Scardino 10:45 a.m. Nick Candotti 12:15 p.m. Bobbie Olechowski 5:00 p.m. For the People of OLR PARISH DIRECTORY CHURCH: 8300 N. Greenwood, Niles, IL PARISH OFFICE - Ministry Center, 8624 W. Normal Phone: Fax: Rev. Christopher M. Gustafson Pastor Rev. Mark Augustine Associate Pastor Rev. Paul Reczek, O.F.M. Sunday Celebrant 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. Jim Potthast Youth Minister Mr. Bob DiSandro Maintenance Engineer Mrs. Kathleen Sass Bulletin Typist RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM Mrs. Maureen Valvassori Director o.ransom@att.net 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. 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. 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. Andy Thelen Ministry Scheduler Mr. Vince Milito Ushers Mrs. Terry Uselmann St. Matthew Circle Ms. Heidi Mergenthaler & Mrs. Julie Galluzzi & Ms. Marilyn Kirschten Wedding Ministry Coordinators 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 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. 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. NEW PARISHIONERS: Welcome to the Parish! We are glad you are here. Please come to the Ministry Center to register or call:

3 May 15, 2016 Pentecost Sunday Page Three From the desk of the Pastor... Renew My Church Adopting the message given by God to St. Francis of Assisi in the early 13th Century, Archbishop Cupich has called the church of Chicago to undertake a mission-driven spiritual/pastoral renewal. Please see in the pages that follow a helpful presentation on this pastoral plan that will involve every parish in the Archdiocese. As the process unfolds, we will keep you informed of what we are doing, how we will be effected, and how to get involved. Some have already participated by completing the survey we introduced at Easter. The overall goal of the process is to strengthen the vitality of all of our parishes for years to come. This weekend we will begin praying a special prayer that the process be inspired and guided by the Holy Spirit a fitting prayer for our celebration of Pentecost. Closing Mass and Awards This past Tuesday evening we wrapped up another wonderful year for our Religious Education Program. We offered the Mass in thanksgiving for all of the blessings experienced this year and asked the Holy Spirit to keep us mindful of the needs of others and extend ourselves in love and care for them. Afterwards we gave out awards and had DQ Dilly Bars! We are truly blessed to have such a wonderful program under the welcoming, enthusiastic, Spirit-filled direction of Maureen Valvassori. We are very grateful to our parents for enabling us to help them fulfill their responsibility of raising their children in the faith. It takes so many generous and dedicated catechists and volunteers to be able to make this all happen. Thank You: Assistant: Gailmarie Mattison; Cathechists: 1st grade: Tanya Dooley; 2nd grade: Renee Polinski, Pat Moritz; 3rd grade: Lulu and George de los Reyes; 4th grade: Elena Ward; 5th grade: Diane Jurczak; 6th grade: Alison Walsh; 7th grade: Joe Paolelli, Angela and Brian Staunton; 8th grade: Peggy Sliwa, Jim Potthast; Study Buddies: Lydia LaScola and Angie DePaz; Music: Lynda Santrella; Special Assistants: Jenny Ciupinski, Joe Klamerus, Tony Davies, Anil Joshi; Parking: Ken Klamerus; Frank Pacheco; Safety: Jim Ciupinski; Office/Hall: Maya Michno, Denise Roman, Vanessa Magdeleno, Marzena Owca; Substitutes : Reymia Sychangco, Alex Valvassori; Photos: Kathryn Marquez, Jennie Escobar; Tech: Cathy Randazzo; Children s Liturgy of the Word: Kathy Scimeca, Teri Muszynski, Gemma Herrera. Thank you all! Thank You! I am deeply appreciative to all who contributed to our Easter collection one of our largest, single annual collections (second only to Christmas) and one upon which we very much rely. This year our collection totaled $57,617, exceeding our budgeted $55,000. Thank you to all who contribute regularly in support of our parish needs, ministries and outreach through our weekly collections which is the lifeblood of our financial stability. And thank you to all who continue to fulfill their pledges to the To Teach Who Christ Is campaign. We have been at work implementing the projects of Phase II and will give you an update in the near future. Have a blessed Pentecost and week ahead,

4 May 15, 2016 Pentecost Sunday Page Four Office of the Archbishop 835 North Rush Street Chicago, IL archchicago.org April 25 Jubilee of Mercy Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, At its heart, Renew My Church in the Archdiocese of Chicago is a spiritual initiative. We seek to be more and more attuned to the directions in which the Lord is leading us as a community of faith. There are many activities that belong to the process of Renew My Church, for example, gathering and analyzing data, meeting to discuss choices that are to be made, and working to implement decisions. Above all, however, the Lord summons us to prayer. We are called to pray for wisdom, discernment, and courage as we move forward. We are called to pray for persevering fidelity to accomplish what the Lord wants of us. The enclosed prayer will help us as a local Church to pray with a common voice as we face a common challenge of moving into the future with faith, hope, and love. In this spirit of unity in prayer, I ask all parishes in the Archdiocese to use this prayer as the final prayer of the General Intercessions at Pentecost weekend Masses. If Pentecost coincides with a special celebration or event in the parish, for example, First Communion or a capital campaign commitment, please use the prayer on the next available weekend. After Pentecost, continue to use the prayer in different ways. You may pray it on the first Sunday of each month or more frequently. Begin parish meetings or gatherings with this prayer. Incorporate it in religious education and adult faith formation. Consider pasting it in the inside cover of your hymnals. Encourage individuals and families to pray this prayer at home. Encourage the sick and those who are homebound to pray for Renew My Church. Their intercessory prayer is powerful in the life of the Church. And, of course, allow your creativity to bring this prayer into the life of our communities in other ways as well. As we encourage all of God s people to join in prayer for the renewal of the Church, may the good Lord continue to accompany us on our journey. Sincerely yours in Christ, Most Reverend Blase J. Cupich Archbishop of Chicago

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7 May 15, 2016 Pentecost Sunday Page Seven PRAYER FOR RENEW MY CHURCH Lord Jesus, you speak to us today, as you spoke to holy men and women who have gone before us. In every age and in our own time, you call to us and say: Renew My Church Pour out the gift of your Holy Spirit upon us, and so enable us To hear you clearly To listen to each other attentively To imagine our future boldly To discern your direction wisely To persevere in your holy will courageously To stay together in charity To surrender own plans readily To embrace the greater good To hand on your gifts to future generations. May we remain in the holy company of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the apostles, and all the saints. May their example and presence inspire us with patient confidence in the work of your grace. We ask this of you who live and reign with the Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen. MOVING? Don t forget to let us know too. We try to keep our parishioner list updated. We get many returned weekly envelope mailings as undeliverable but have no way of knowing if you have moved unless you notify us. Thank you! THANK YOU S and NEXT MEETING - MAY 17 MAY CROWNING and ANNUAL POT LUCK Please join us for our annual Potluck and May Crowning on Tuesday, May 17. Audrey Scholly will crown the Blessed Mother and we will follow in a procession. This is a timehonored tradition and we encourage you to come to 6:00pm Mass before our Potluck. Our officers will be installed for their year of duty to the CWC. We are looking forward to another successful year under President Suzy Nape and her new officers! The fun and delicious Potluck will be held in Paluch Hall immediately following Mass. Please bring your favorite food (entrée or side dish or dessert) marked with ingredients or type of dish to Paluch Hall before Mass. It is always amazing to see the variety of foods we receive and enjoy! This is our final meeting until September, so please plan on joining us for a wonderful evening honoring our Blessed Mother. Thank you to all who supported the CWC and purchased tickets for this year s BIG TICKET RAFFLE held during our FIESTA on April 23. The winners of the drawings were: LG 49 HD TV Ninja Food Processor Keurig Brewing System Samsung Galaxy Tablet Pandora Bracelet Mary Paparigian Mike Wrona Joan Karwoski Angela Scott Lois Lipinski We also want to thank all those who contributed items or their time working this year s successful Rummage Sale! Please continue to save usable items for next year s sale. Rummage Sale Committee: Suzie Nape, Marisue Merchut, Mary Mundt and Loll Thelen Coming soon. RANSOM RAVINIA Mark your calendar for Thursday evening, June 9th. Bring your chairs, blankets, picnic food and refreshments. We ll provide live music / entertainment! More information will follow, but mark your calendar now.

8 May 15, 2016 Pentecost Sunday Page Eight ATTENTION ALL ORGANIZATIONS! WEDDING BANNS II - Christie Angderson & Kristoffer Vida II - Katie O Neill & Daniel Cheskis C A L E N D A R M E E T I N G Wednesday, June 1 7:00 p.m. in the Antioch Room Chairpersons OR Representatives of every Our Lady of Ransom Organization and Ministry must attend. Today is Donut Sunday! All are invited to stop this Sunday following the 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 and 12:15 Masses for a donut, juice, coffee and a chance to visit with your fellow parishioners. NOTE TO EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS with summer coming we need to know if you need time away from your normal schedule. We try to ensure the Masses are properly covered. If you will be gone or unavailable during the summer schedule please call the Ministry Office and leave a message. We hope to complete the June through September schedule in the next two weeks. After that, any changes you will need to find your own substitute. Liturgical Ministers for Next Week s Liturgies Date/Time Commentator Communion Ministers Cantors Servers Saturday, May 21 5:00 p.m. Reneda Mittman Chris Seske Joe & Gigi Bialko, Joan Del Medico, Patricia Lawlor, Carol Mozgowiec, Mary Mundt, David Nellessen, Christine Seske, Andy Thelen Jody Schuth Natasha Czajkowski Sunday, May 22 7:30 a.m. George Colgan Rosanne Dulski 9:00 a.m. Ben Oliva Isabel DuPont 10:45 a.m. Wayne Sliwa John Fitzpatrick George Colgan, Joan Karwoski, Tom Kleeman, Eleanor Mueller, Dennis Ramirez, Phyllis Ranalli, Terry Uselmann Fred & Gerry Batliner, Marilyn Cairo, Maria Gullo, Mary Ann Malartsik, Filomena Randazzo, Joey Randazzo, (sub needed), (sub needed) Josephine Bax, Maureen & Robert Bell, Toni Brana, Edward Cameron, Rick Fox, Mike Merchut, Jerry Merkel, (sub needed) Rob Sadlowski Tony Davies OLR Choir Catherine Valeroso Clarissa Valeroso Maria Uzquiano Rob Sadlowski Emily Reczek Alyssa Tintori Giancarlo Donahue 12:15 p.m. Lulu de los Reyes Jonelle Castillo Maria Galluzzi, Cathy & John Gierum, Maria Mauro, Chris Paolelli, Joe Paolelli, Matt Paolelli, Gloria Scardino, Judith Vee New Spirit Choir Ben Paolelli Dominic Vecchio John Paul Vecchio 5:00 p.m. Alyssa Gayapa Rick Fox We are in need of Communion Ministers for the Sunday 5:00 pm Mass Jody Schuth Gabby Mendoza Gisella Mendoza

9 May 15, 2016 Pentecost Sunday Page Nine Join the Young Adult Community of Our Lady of Ransom for a summer kickoff BBQ! Who: Anybody in their 20 s or 30 s (friends welcome). What (to bring): Yourselves and any dish or dessert to share if you d like. Where: Rectory Backyard When: TODAY (Sunday) 3:00pm Why: To have fun as a young faith community and share in food and fellowship! Gather at the rectory for typical BBQ fare, drinks, games, and plenty of laughter and community. Everyone is welcome! SAVE THE DATE WEDNESDAY, MAY 25 We are planning to serve dinner to our needy friends at Our Lady of Lourdes in Chicago on Wednesday, May 25th. The Menu Meatballs (can be bought frozen) Bottled Pasta Sauce Cooked Mostaciolli (in plastic bags) Grated Italian Cheese Lettuce, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, etc. Italian Oil & Vinegar Salad Dressing Desserts Cakes, Cookies, Pies, etc. Wrapped Candy Please deliver all foods before 1:00pm on May 25. We will leave the Ministry Center by 2:00pm. If you need a ride, please arrive by 1:30pm. New men s tube socks and small toiletries are always appreciated! Our guests at Our Lady of Lourdes look forward to our visits and always extend God Bless You to all of us! As we always say, we cannot serve dinner to 200 people without your help! Thank you! Soup Kitchen Committee

10 May 15, 2016 Pentecost Sunday Page Ten R E S T I N P E A C E Please continue to pray for the following people who have recently died: Terese Surgailiene David Wilson Lord, for your faithful people, life is changed not ended. --Rite of Christian Burial P R A Y F O R T H E M 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 May 8....$ 12, (Week 45) Year-to-date..$ 556, We are grateful. Regina Leinueber (3) Kelly Griffin (3) Michael Wrona (2) Carol Bryant (2) Bill Martin (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 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 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 ( ) PRAYER FOR THE MONTH OF MAY O Blessed Rosary of Mary, sweet chain which unites us to God, bond of love which unites us to the angels, tower of salvation against the assaults of Hell, safe port in our universal shipwreck, we will never abandon you. You will be our comfort in the hour of death; yours our final kiss as life ebbs away. And the last word from our lips will be your sweet name, O Queen of the Rosary, O dearest Mother. from a prayer by Bl. Bartolo Longo