528 Lathrop Avenue River Forest, Illinois

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1 528 Lathrop Avenue River Forest, Illinois APRIL 24, 2011 Easter Sunday

2 THIS WEEK S GATHERINGS MASS INTENTIONS Monday, April 25, :30 am Maura Faherty 8:00 am Therese Bond Tuesday, April 26, :30 am The Blessed Sacrament Ministries 8:00 am John P. Goedert Wednesday, April 27, :30 am Edvige Busse 8:00 am Julia & Myles Laffey Thursday, April 28, :30 am Clark & Daly Family 8:00 am Angela Devereux Ebzery Friday, April 29, :30 am Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Kartheiser 8:00 am Saturday, April 30, :00 am ALTAR SERVERS Tuesday Friday, April 26-29, :00 am Tue-Fri: J Kurtenbach, M/W Smith WEEKEND LITURGIES Saturday, April 30 - May 1, :30 - Mass Intention: Sarina Conmy Servers M Malone, A Trucco; Cross Bearer: C Josephs Readers Laura Hogan, Deborah Hopkinson Euch Min J Bresnahan, E Dressel, T Dressel, M Dressel, J Megall, M Shalloo, K Smith Sunday, May 1, :30 - Mass Intention: Dr. Robert Lee Muldoon Servers D Beacom, T Skapek; Cross Bearer: J Flatley Readers Joan Smedinghoff, Tom Smedinghoff Euch Min M B Smedinghoff, J Sullivan, M Sullivan 9:00 - Mass Intention: Special Intention of Mary & Michael Yerkes & Family in Thanksgiving Servers J Harrington, A Nowicki; Cross Bearer: K Murray Readers Lauretta Froelich, Marcee Gavula Euch Min J Meek, D Murray, T Murray, K Roche, A Roche, J Slowik, H Slowik 10:30 - Mass Intention: Helen Coleman Servers A Brennan, L Tonino; Cross Bearer: G O Brien Readers Edwin Ramos, Sheila Price Euch Min L Brennan, P Brennan, J Clark, J Clark, B Coleman, M Coleman, B Miller 12:00 - Mass Intention: The People of St. Luke Parish Servers A Brander, M Connelly; Cross Bearer: C Parrilli Readers Elizabeth Robertson, Terry Roche Euch Min J Courtney, V Perera, D Piper, S Piper, W Piper READINGS Readings for the Week of April 24, 2011 Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43/Col 3:1-4/Jn 20:1-9 Monday: Acts 2:14, 22-33/Mt 28:8-15 Tuesday: Acts 2:36-41/Jn 20:11-18 Wednesday: Acts 3:1-10/Lk 24:13-35 Thursday: Acts 3:11-26/Lk 24:35-48 Friday: Acts 4:1-12/Jn 21:1-14 Saturday: Acts 4:13-21/Mk 16:9-15 Next Sunday: Acts 2:42-47/1 Pt 1:3-9/Jn 20:19-31 Liturgical Publications Inc PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK: Angelina Ali, Michael Brady, Mary M. Connolly, Mary Corbett, Joseph Dahlstrom, Terry Donlin, Bill Dooley, Frank Kurr, Bob Meek, Jeanne O Connor, Dennis Rakowski, and Richard Sullivan AND FOR OUR DECEASED. STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE If then you were raised with Christ, seek what is above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Think of what is above, not of what is on earth. Colossians 3:1-2 Easter is a good time to recommit ourselves to a simpler lifestyle concentrating more of our efforts on what God wants from us and less of our efforts on what we want for ourselves. Jesus sacrificed everything for us. What can we sacrifice, not just at Lent, but every day, so that we can better serve Our Lord? From the weekend of April 17, 2011 Weekly Giving Goal $17, Actual Weekly Giving , Fiscal Year to Date Weekly Giving Goal , Actual Weekly Giving , Unmet Needs for Year ($73,955.00) ~ We are always very grateful for the sacrifices you make to support the mission, goals, and ministry of St. Luke Church. Thank you for your generosity! 2 WELCOME TO ST. LUKE River Forest, IL

3 GATHER IN PRAYER AND SERVICE We Welcome Our New Members At the beautiful Easter Vigil Service on Saturday night, these candidates became full members of the Catholic Church through the celebration of the Easter sacraments. Received Into Full Communion Already baptized as a Christian, Kate Hambrook made her Profession of Faith and was formally received into membership in the Catholic Church. Confirmation and Eucharist Along with Kate, Richard Lopez, who was baptized Catholic as a child, was anointed with the Holy Spirit and His special gifts in the Sacrament of Confirmation. Both of them completed their initiation into the Church by sharing in the Eucharist for the first time. They now enjoy full Communion with us at the table of the Lord. Our entire St. Luke community rejoices with these new members, and we extend to them a very warm welcome to our Catholic church family. DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY Pope John Paul II designated the Second Sunday of Easter as Divine Mercy Sunday. This year it is May 1. In a decree dated August 3, 2002, the Apostolic Penitentiary announced that in order to ensure that the faithful would observe this day (Divine Mercy Sunday) with intense devotion, the Supreme Pontiff himself established that this Sunday be enriched by a plenary indulgence... so that the faithful might receive in great abundance the gift of the consolation of the Holy Spirit. In this way, they can foster a growing love for God and for their neighbor, and after they have obtained God s pardon, they in turn might be persuaded to show a prompt pardon to their brothers and sisters. The plenary indulgence is granted under the usual conditions (sacramental confession, Eucharistic communion and prayer for the intentions of the Supreme Pontiff) to the faithful who, on the Second Sunday of Easter or Divine Mercy Sunday, in any church or chapel, in a spirit that is completely detached from the affection for sin, even a venial sin, take part in the prayers and devotions held in honor of Divine Mercy, or who, in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament, exposed or reserved in the tabernacle, recite the Our Father and the Creed, adding a devout prayer to the merciful Lord Jesus (e.g. Merciful Jesus, I trust in you!). On Divine Mercy Sunday, May 1, from 3:00-4:00 pm, we will have a Holy Hour consisting of Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, recitation of the rosary and the Divine Mercy chaplet, and Benediction. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will also be available during this Holy Hour. Everyone is invited to join in this special prayer and devotion. APRIL 24, 2011 Easter Sunday 3

4 PACK THE PEWS MASS AND PIZZA PARTY The Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) gave the call and the parishioners answered: the Saturday, April 9 Pack the Pews Mass and Pizza Party was a delightful success! As 5:30 pm Mass began, the ushers were busy finding available pews for families large and small. Following the Mass, a steady stream of parishioners made their way over to Waldron Hall for delicious pizza, tasty sweets and lots of great conversation and fellowship. The younger attendees were treated to a showing of "Toy Story 3" and to spontaneous outdoor fun in the balmy, early spring evening. Maureen Beacom Gorman, PPC member, explained, Maria Cullerton had the idea to get everyone together, The pews were packed even after Communion! which many of us support. Kevin Hanley organized and the rest of us executed. So many people were involved: the Kopeckis, the Neyeneschs, the Peavys, the Malones, Charlie Smith, Ginny Beacom, Arlene Michna, the priests, Genie Halloran, the Rauhs, Deacon Bob Slobig, the Pipers, the 5:30 pm Mass ushers. And so many others helped with clean up. Pack the Pews was an effort to help all of us respond more fully to God s call to love one another through celebration of Mass and community-building events. Echoed Kevin Hanley, PPC chairman, "It was great to see the parish come together for an enjoyable time. This was a true community builder and something that we hope to continue." 4 WELCOME TO ST. LUKE River Forest, IL

5 GATHERINGS FROM THE PARISH Happy Easter to All! All the members of the St. Luke Parish Staff join me in wishing you and yours the Lord s special blessings on this Easter Day. May the Risen Lord be at the center of our lives to guide us in His way and bring us to the fullness of life in union with Him. May God bless you all. Alleluia! WELCOME TO ST. LUKE CHURCH If you are new to our church or just visiting, please stop and introduce yourself. We are happy to have you share in today s celebration of the Eucharist. If you do not have a church home, we invite you to become a part of our parish family. Our church is open to anyone looking for a spiritual home. To register as a parishioner, please call the rectory at on any weekday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ENGAGED TO BE MARRIED Let us keep in our prayers the following couples who are preparing to celebrate the Sacrament of Matrimony: Brian Heinimann and Julianne Comiskey David Plasencia and Jennifer Russo Michael M. Connolly and Gina R. Marsico Richard Kincanon and Elizabeth Robertson John D. Marinier and Marybeth Sirovatka Scott Comeau and Elizabeth Tuerk Michael Fenwick and Lizabeth Schrage Jacob Carlock and Caitlin Staab Matthew Gregorio and Nikki Scavo Antonio Pavone and Karen Dempsey Robert Evangelista and Lidia Rangel Michael Trudeau and Kelly Creedon 2011 Call to Stewardship to Educate, Celebrate and Inspire The Stewardship Campaign is going well so far. Twenty-two percent of the parish has pledged over $300,000 which represents about one third of our annual budget. Thank you to all of the parishioners who are participating and we ask that you continue to maintain your pledge commitment. Currently, we are experiencing a deficit in our Sunday giving. We need to increase Sunday giving to continue to carry out our mission and service here at St. Luke. We ask all parish members who could not commit before to consider making a commitment. Thank you for your prayerful response and for all the ways you make this parish community the best it can be! For more information, contact Sheila Price, Director of Stewardship and Development at , sprice@stlukeparish.org. Cover art: The Resurrection by Fra Angelico (1400 s) San Marco Museum Florence, Italy APRIL 24, 2011 Easter Sunday 5

6 ST. LUKE SCHOOL NEWS PLEASE JOIN US... on Tuesday, April 26, our students and faculty will celebrate Mass for 1 st Communicants and Confirmandi at 9:15 am in the Church. ~ Everyone is welcome to attend! ST. LUKE SCHOOL ENROLLMENT RISING We are excited to share some great news from St. Luke School! Our enrollment is rising and due to Kindergarten demands, we will be opening a second full day kindergarten. If you could please share this wonderful news with your friends and neighbors we would be grateful. Please call the school office at to make an appointment to view our beautiful school. BAPTIZED IN CHRIST We joyfully welcome into the family of the Church the following children who were recently baptized: Dylan Patrick Moore son of Richard Patrick & Jennifer Ann (Giustino) Moore Fin James O Connell & Grace Patricia O Connell children of Thomas Andrew & Laura Elizabeth (Heil) O Connell Charles Barrett O Neill son of Daniel Barrett & Catherine Jean (DeBoer) O Neill 6 WELCOME TO ST. LUKE River Forest, IL ST. LUKE SCHOOL OFFERS SUMMER CLASSES St. Luke School has prepared a brochure outlining many classes which will be offered from June 21-July 21 this year. These classes, taught by St. Luke School teachers on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, are offered to support and enrich students in Kindergarten through 8 th grade. All public and Catholic school students are welcome. See stluke/site/default.asp to view and download the brochure. 500 CLUB The St. Luke Athletic Committee would like to congratulate the following winners of the 500 Club drawing: April 17, 2011 The Brennan Family Thank you to all who have purchased memberships in the Club, the proceeds of which go directly to fund the school s athletic programs. PLEASE SHARE YOUR VIEWS ON CATHOLIC SCHOOLS The Archdiocese of Chicago would like to understand the views of Catholics on a range of topics related to our Catholic schools. We would greatly appreciate your involvement in an online survey. Please note that we are interested in hearing from all Catholics, regardless of your level of personal involvement in Catholic schools. In particular, we are looking to understand the perspectives of those who have children ages 3-7. All surveys will be anonymous unless participants themselves choose to provide contact information. To participate in the survey, please go to the Archdiocese of Chicago s website at and follow the link to the Catholic School Survey. If you have Catholic friends or family members who you think may not see this announcement, we would greatly appreciate your help in asking them to fill out the survey as well. The deadline for completing a survey is Friday, May 6.

7 GATHERINGS FROM THE PARISH AND THE COMMUNITY STUDENTS PREPARE FOR CONFIRMATION AND FIRST COMMUNION Our 8 th graders are making their final preparations to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on Tuesday, May 3. Bishop Francis Kane will come to St. Luke s to administer the sacrament to them. And our 2 nd graders are preparing to receive their First Holy Communion on the weekend of May Let us keep all of these young people in our prayers as they prepare to experience God s special love through these sacraments. I AM ON GOD S TEAM Confirmation Candidate and Youth Group bonding began at the recent evening of reflection lead by Amanda Collins, our Youth Coordinator. Theme: 'I Am on God's Team'. Stressed was the fact that the youth are the church of today. no need to see the tomb the cloths neatly folded we feel life rumbling in like an earthquake and know the truth of resurrection are certain of things happening beyond our horizon like the mystics we are forced to greet the enormous, improbable joy of it with rainbowed eggs and grass of purple celluloid easter our homeland, our destination comfortable as an old shoe glorious as a lover s kiss easter at last we can put aside the waiting and fill our mouths with sweet alleluia E.M. Jeep APRIL 24, 2011 Easter Sunday 7

8 PRIME TIMERS The Prime Timers will be playing bridge tomorrow in the Hospitality House at Noon. We play until 2:30 pm. Players at any level are welcome. The Prime Timers are going to visit the Garfield Park Conservatory on Friday, April 29, to see their Spring Flower Show. We will car pool and leave from the Hospitality House at 10:30 am and return to Oak Park for a lovely lunch at Winberry s. Please call Ann O Connell at by Wednesday, April 27, to make your reservation. OPERATON RICE BOWL Alleluia Christ is risen! Alleluia! Like Mary Magdalene, share with all those around you what Jesus life, death and resurrection means to you. Tell them also about the work that Catholic Relief Services is doing on our behalf throughout the world. Thank you for your participation this Lenten season! This week ask yourself: What have I learned about the principles of Catholic Social Teaching? How can I apply them in my life? MISERICORDIA CANDY DAYS Help us support Misericordia and the great work they do. The mission of Misericordia/Heart of Mercy is to support individuals with developmental disabilities in maximizing their level of independence and self-determination within an environment that fosters spirituality, dignity, respect and enhancement of quality of life. Misericordia promotes development of natural family and community support, community awareness, education and advocacy. The annual Candy Days fundraising event is Friday and Saturday, April 29 and 30. If you are over 17 years of age and have a few hours to spare to help us in this effort, please contact Charlie Smith at or at: lukesmensclub@gmail.com. Thank you! PRAYERS FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL As the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq continue, let us pray that all our military personnel may be kept safe from harm and return safely home to their loved ones. We pray especially for those who have died recently, including SPC Donald L. Nichols, PVT Brandon T. Pickering, SPC Brent M. Maher, SGT Vorasack T. Xaysana, SSG Jose M. Caraballo Pietri. May they rest in peace. And let us pray that the leaders of our nation and of all nations may work untiringly to end all war and violence and to build a true and lasting peace among all peoples. THE JOHN CLARK LENTEN HAITIAN APPEAL We thank those who have already sent Lenten alms for the poor in Haiti. We know that many parishioners have been generous to Operation Rice Bowl; however, we feel that the extreme poverty of the Haitian people, the poorest in the Western Hemisphere, compels us to ask that you remember them as well. Please send your contribution to the rectory and make your check payable to St. Luke Church Sharing, with a memo notation to The Clark Haitian Appeal. Thank you. 8 WELCOME TO ST. LUKE River Forest, IL WORTH SEEING/HEARING From Success to Succession On Wednesday, April 27, from 7:00-9:00 pm in the Pine Room of Ascension Parish (601 Van Buren, Oak Park) three outstanding Catholic voices (Tom Howard, Anthony-Suarez Abraham, and Nancy Polacek) will present From Success to Succession: Ongoing Growth of Parish-Based Pastoral Ministry. This presentation is geared toward committed Catholics who are troubled by the fact that young adults do not seem to be replacing them in leadership positions. Howard, Suarez-Abraham and Polacek will draw from both the social sciences and theology as a way to begin an authentic, genuine, parish-based conversation on succession in ministry. Please join us for this vital discussion on ways to continue vital parish-based ministries.

9 YOUTH MINISTRY On behalf of the St. Luke Parish School, we would like to thank the St. Luke Parish community, parents, grandparents, alumni, and friends for your generous support of this year s Dinner Dance and Auction. Together we exceeded our goal and raised over $180,000!!! We could not have done it without you. We are truly grateful for your support. Hey All You Kairos-ites! Thanks for making April 8-10 such an incredible and faith filled weekend. Remember to spread the good news about Kairos and keep LIVING THE 4TH! SPRING ART IN OAK PARK Saturday, May 7 4:00-7:00 pm at the Oak Park Art League 720 Chicago Avenue Oak Park, IL (just east of Oak Park Avenue) Proceeds benefit The Learning Center educating adults in the Blessed Sacrament area. Celebrate Spring for a great cause! Silent Auction Wine Pull Basket Raffle Hors D Oeuvres Wine Beer Donation: $75 For more details, call the Fahertys ( ) or the Nickels ( ). Join us Saturday, May 7, for a St Luke Youth Ministry favorite: Annual Hiking Trip in Starved Rock We will spend the day hanging with friends, hiking through beautiful canyons and past waterfalls, and enjoying a picnic dinner. Contact Amanda for a registration form today. Take a break from studying and join us. Come to Spark, Sundays at 6:30pm in the Hospitality House. It s the place where you can be you. See you May 1. Peace, Amanda Collins, Coordinator of Youth Ministry acollins@stlukeparish.org Check-out the YM page at APRIL 24, 2011 Easter Sunday 9

10 St. Luke Parish, 528 Lathrop Avenue, River Forest, IL Phone: Fax: Website: Pastoral Staff Reverend Kenneth J. Fischer, Pastor Reverend Robert P. Marchwiany, Associate Pastor Reverend Leroy A. Wickowski, Retired Deacons Deacon Paul Faherty Deacon John O Neill Deacon Terrance Norton Deacon Robert Slobig Rectory 528 Lathrop Avenue, River Forest, IL Phone: stlukeparish@stlukeparish.org Susan Gamache, Office Manager, Jean Cortiletti, Receptionist, Hospitality House (former Convent) Sr. Mary Ann Mueninghoff, O.P., St. Luke School 529 Ashland Avenue, River Forest Phone: brasinski@stlukeparish.org Barbara Rasinski, Principal Religious Education 519 Ashland Avenue, River Forest Phone: ddemario@stlukeparish.org Debi DeMario, Director of Religious Education Class Schedule: K-Grade 4 Wednesday 3:30 5:00 pm Grades 5-8 Wednesday 6:30 8:00 pm New Parishioner Registration To become a member of St. Luke Parish, please phone the rectory at to request a registration packet. It takes only minutes to complete the information form. You can return it to the rectory by mail or drop it off in person and meet the parish staff. Baptisms First Sunday of the Month at 2:00 PM Third Sunday of the Month at the 12:00 Noon Mass Please call the rectory to arrange for the baptism and obtain information about the Baptism Preparation Class, held on the first Monday of each month at 7:30 pm. Parish Business Manager Glenn Wagner, Business Manager, Director of Stewardship & Development Sheila Price, Coordinator of Youth Ministry Amanda Collins, Music Director Arlene Michna, Assistant Music Director Sr. Maureen Sauer, Contemporary Choir Director Lornetta Hooks, Masses SATURDAY: 5:30 pm SUNDAY: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 am & 12:00 Noon WEEKDAYS: Monday-Friday 6:30 and 8:00 am Saturday 8:00 am Reconciliation MONDAY-FRIDAY: After 6:30 & 8:00 am Masses SATURDAY: After 8:00 am Mass and by appointment Anointing of the Sick If you or someone you love is ill and would like to be anointed, you can arrange for an anointing by calling the rectory ( ). Due to confidentiality rules, hospitals cannot request this; you must make the request. Also, please call the rectory to request Mass intercessions for those who are ill and to request Mass intentions. Becoming a Catholic If you are interested in becoming a Catholic, were not baptized as an infant, or did not receive a sacrament when you were younger, please call Deacon Bob Slobig and Julia Mannix at to set up a time to discuss how RCIA (the Rite of Christian Initiation) might be part of your future.