St. Louise de Marillac Catholic Church

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1 St. Louise de Marillac Catholic Church Mass Schedule Saturday 5:00 p.m. Sunday 7:30, 9:30, 11:00 a.m. Weekday M onday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. Sacraments and Ministries Reconciliation/Confessions Saturdays 4-4:30 p.m. or on request Adoration Tue. 3 p.m. & W ed. 7 p.m. Baptisms 2nd Sunday: 12:30 p.m. Baptism Class 1st Monday 7:00 p.m. (required for 1st baby) Pro-Life Rosary 2nd Saturday after mass Marriage Contact rectory 6 months prior Home Communion Visits Rectory Parish Nurses New Parishioners Register at slmparish.org or at the rectory Pastoral Staff Pastor Rev. Denis Condon Associate Pastor Rev. Henry Kricek Pastor Emeritus Rev. John Hergenrother Deacon Mr. Dave Brencic, Business Manager Ms. Lynn Waterloo Music Director M r. Jim Harrold (201) Parish Council Chair Ms. Marcy Fishback Bulletin Editor Ms. Laura Vanags, Spiritual Companion M rs. Jane Kucera Rectory 1144 Harrison Ave., ParishOffice@SLMparish.org School School Principal & Faith Formation Coordinator Ms. AnnMarie Mahay Youth Minister Mrs. Karyn Miller Faith Formation School 1125 Harrison Ave., Info@SLMschool.org Communications Website Facebook StLouiseDeMarillacCatholicChurch Facebook StLouiseDeMarillacSchool Traveling? masstimes.org or Call (410) Bulletin Deadline Mondays at 10:00am Bulletin ParishOffice@SLMparish.org Located in LaGrange Park St. Louise de Marillac Rectory 1144 Harrison Ave. (708) ParishOffice@SLMparish.org Hours: M-F 9-7:30, Sat. 9-3, Sun. 8:30-12:15 St. Louise de Marillac School 1125 Harrison Ave. (708) Info@SLMschool.org

2 astor s Corner with Father Denis How can I repay the Lord for his goodness to me? The cup of salvation I will raise, I will call on the Lord s name. Ps. 116:12-13 Anniversaries are times to look back at the road we ve traveled and to look forward to the road where we are going. As I look back it seems impossible that 40 years have passed since I was ordained. However, a quick glance at the photos from the day of my ordination show a much younger (and better looking) man than the one I see in the mirror. So much has happened during those 40 years: my family who have supported me and cared for me; people who have come into my life and those who have gone to the next life; mentors who have shaped and formed me; teachers who opened my mind to the Scriptures, theology and teachings of our Church; spiritual companions who have opened my heart and ear to the Lord and challenged me to follow him; and the Lord himself who has led me to places I never thought I d go. In all this I can see his goodness to me. How can I repay the Lord? The answer is: I can t. What can anyone give to God? There s nothing God needs or wants in terms of material things. There s nothing I can buy for him. So, how is one to repay the Lord? Luckily the Psalm gives the answer: the cup of salvation I will raise. I don t know what the Psalmist meant by cup of salvation. Perhaps he was referring to the cup raised during the Passover Seder. To me there s little doubt that the cup of salvation is the cup I raise each time I have the privilege of presiding at Mass; the cup of thanksgiving. of Tahiti sounds fabulous. But everyone can say that about their job and, if they are honest, about their family. We re human. But when I take the time to reflect on what I do, frankly I get chills. I receive the gifts of bread and wine from the people; I stand at the altar and, in the people s name, I offer them to the Father; I call down the power of the Holy Spirit to change these gifts into the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ; and I stand in the place of Jesus as he offers himself to the Father and then I offer him to his people. A few times all this came crashing into my mind as I was holding up the Blessed Sacrament for the Through him, with him and in him... It hit me what I was doing, who I was holding up in offering and whose place I was taking, I almost dropped the Blessed Sacrament. I was really doing this! Me! It was downright frightening! In addition to Mass, people allow me to bring Christ into their lives at the most important times: baptisms, reconciliations, weddings, in sickness and in death. How privileged I am to be allowed to share those moments. It is humbling. It s the people who have taught me what St. Paul said: Consider your own call God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong so that no one may boast in the presence of God. It s a reminder that it s not about me, it s about God working through me. And that, too, is awesome. How shall I repay the Lord? The only way I can. I thank him for his goodness to me by doing the job for which he called me. I will raise the cup of salvation for all to see so we all realize how deep is the love of God for us. I will serve his people as long as I am able. His commitment to us guides, nurtures, forgives us time and again while the love we share here and now with others lets us know of his presence and blessing. I will repay the Lord by being always grateful. Fr. Denis Condon I can t even begin to count the number of Masses I have presided over in 40 years: daily Masses, weekend Masses, wedding Masses, funeral Masses, Anniversary Masses, graduation Masses, etc., etc. I am aware of the old adage, familiarity breeds contempt. Performing the Mass ritual so often week after week, month after month, year after year runs the risk of the whole thing becoming rote. Just dress up and follow the words in the book. But Someone keeps calling me to pay attention and to reflect on what I am doing. Whether it s a packed house or a handful of folks scattered about the church, I occupy a position representing Christ s presence among us. That in itself is awesome. That I should be the one called to pray in the people s name, to break open the Scriptures for them, to bring Jesus into their lives blows me away. Granted there are days when I d rather be turning over in bed than be at the altar and there are days when personal or parish concerns occupy my mind too much and days when a nice small house on the shores

3 Renew My Church RMC Progress Last Monday the Westfield Park Grouping met again to evaluate the ideas that have been given to us for our area. We needed to tighten the scenarios we have put forth so we can present effectively and best communicate how our ideas will strengthen our Church and prepare us for evangelization. The meeting was very tense and difficult since we knew we were making suggestions that will be painful for many parishioners, but are necessary for the good of all. We will meet again next Tuesday to refine our feedback before presenting it to the Commission. RMC CORNER Renew My Church Westfield Park St. Louise, St. Barbara, Divine Infant, Divine Providence Our Westfield Park Grouping met again last Monday. We focused on what s best for the people and the children of our area, RMC not CORNER on what s best for any one parish. That s tough to do, especially when we are suggesting a major overhaul of how Renew we view My Church. There are many questions which have no answers that we can prove or even know with certainty, hence, it s very intense work, highly charged with emotions and fears. Please pray for those of us who have been tasked with these feedback presentations. We must work for the welfare of people s spiritual lives rather than preserve the status quo, which is not working. We desperately need the guidance of the Holy Spirit. We have one, possibly two, meetings left. Please pray! We learned that the process has changed slightly to help us provide the feedback the Cardinal needs to make his decision on how we are to move forward. This addition to the process calls for the four pastors, the principals, and those from all four parishes who to write up our scenarios to meet with the Executive Committee of the Commission: our Vicar, Bp. Manz; the Vicar General, Fr. Ron Hicks; the CFO of the Archdiocese, Ms. Betsy Bohlen; and Fr. Jason Malave who oversees the RMC program. They will examine our feedback to see if what we propose fulfills the Fundamental Principals and the Church Aspirations given to us by the Archdiocese at the outset of this entire process. The Executive Committee will ask questions, make suggestions and perhaps combine some ideas. They, in turn, will present our feedback to the entire Commission who will do the same before passing the feedback along to the Cardinal who will consult with the Presbyteral Council before making his decision. The final decision will not be made until this fall. Pentecost Vigil 2018 Catch the Fire of Pentacost May Can you give one hour of your evening to be with our Lord in prayer? Are you willing to spend time tending the holy fire of faith? St. Louise de Marillac Parish will celebrate Pentecost with an overnight vigil May and we need your help. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from 6 p.m. Saturday, May 19, through 6:30 a.m. Sunday, May 20, along with a bonfire burning through the night in front of church. Parishioners are asked to sign up for times for adoration and/or to help tend the fire. Signup will be for one-hour increments. Signup weekends are May 5-6 and in church. We are also looking for donations of firewood for the bonfire. Contact Deacon Dave Brencic at (708) or at dbrencic@gmail.com. Page 3

4 Monday, Apr. 30 8:30am - St. Louise Parishioners RDGS: Acts 14:5-18; Psalms 115:1-4, 15-16; John 14:21-26 Tuesday, May 1 8:30am - James D. Johawek RDGS: Acts 14:19-28; Psalms 145:10-13ab, 21; John 14:27-31a or (for the memorial) Genesis 1:26 2:3 or Colossians 3:14-15, Colossians 17, 23-24; Psalms 90:2-4, 12-14, 16; Matthew 13:54-58 Wednesday, May 2 8:30am - St. Louise parishioners RDGS: Acts 15:1-6; Psalms 122:1-5; John 15:1-8 Thursday, May 3 8:30am - St. Louise parishioners RDGS: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8; Psalms 19:2-5; John 14:6-14 Friday, May 4 8:30am - St. Louise parishioners RDGS: Acts 15:22-31; Psalms 57:8-10, 12; John 15:12-17 Saturday, May 5 5:00pm - Fr. Fred Tomzik Sunday, May 6 7:30am - George Fleischman 9:30am - Daniel Hull 11:00am - Peggy Boyle, Joan Sommers, Paul Kuchynka Page 4 Our Next Anointing Mass Thursday, May 3rd at 8:30 am Weekly Offertory April 22, 2018 Sunday Collection, this Week: This Year $ 8,600 Last Year $ 7,200 Sunday Collection, Year-to-Date: This Year $ 356,500 Last Year $ 385,200 Year-to-Date Collection Budget $ 396,000 Envelopes Returned, this Week: This Year 304 Last Year 294 Schedule for 4/29-5/5 4/29 Sunday Session: 10:45am-12:15pm 5/2 Wednesday Session: 5:00pm-6:30pm Registration is Now Open for the School Year. Register Online or download a paper registration form at under the Faith Formation tab. Questions: faithformation@slmschool.org Receiving Communion at Home If you are seriously ill or homebound, and would like to receive the Holy Eucharist, arrangements can be made to have a Minister of Care come to your home. To arrange for a visit contact : The rectory at (708) or Deacon Dave Brencic at (708) Wedding Banns James Hurley and Donna Ester Eucharistic Adoration Tuesdays 3:00 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays 7:00 9:00 p.m. Silence is golden, but is it, in fact, much rarer than gold? We all need moments of silence to reflect on what we value and believe about life. Tuning out the noisy world helps people develop the ability to reflect and grow. Silence also facilitates mental prayer at a time when so many are in need of rediscovering it. We need the sacred to help lead the faithful into greater silence, particularly as the world relentlessly gives us noise. Making time for Eucharistic adoration gives us a positive stillness that will restore us. Such stillness a time of recollection, giving us an inward peace, allowing us to draw breath and rediscover the one thing necessary, which we have forgotten. submitted by Marylee Powderly.

5 High School Teen Club High School open gym for May will be May 4, 11, 18, and 26 from 8 until 10 PM. Remember to bring a current high school ID. See you then! Jr. High Teen Club Seventh and eighth grade parishioners are invited to Teen Club from 2:45 until 5 PM on May 4, 11, 18, and 25. Open gym, roller blading, TV, video games, snacks, and just hanging out! Talk to Karyn Miller for more information: kmillerslm@yahoo.com. Just 5Days Our next meeting is at 4:00 on Friday, April 27 in the Teen Room. Reminder: Payment #3 was due on April 11. Please turn in as soon as possible. Checks should be payable to St. Louise Teen Club. Loyola Candle Lighting Ceremony Last Sunday our Children's Choir sang the closing song at Loyola Medical Center's 27th Annual Candle Lighting Ceremony for Organ Donation. This service honored and remembered those who donated organs so that others would live (either after death or as living donors), recipients of organ donation, those awaiting donation, and those who have passed away while waiting. It was a very moving ceremony, and the children did a wonderful job singing "On Eagle's Wings." You might have heard them on WGN News! Thank you to Angela Kovacevich for inviting us! High School Graduation Dinner Page 5

6 Volunteer Mass and Dinner May 15 Celebrate Mass at 6PM Break bread with fellow volunteers at 7PM Menu with an international flare Please RSVP no later than May 11 Or call the rectory: Calendar Meeting May 7 at 6pm Science Room (210) The purpose of this meeting is to set event schedules for the next year and to put them on the web calendar. Save the Date Fr. Henry s Reception June 24 12pm-2pm Honor Flight Thanks My sincere thanks to all who made the surprise Mail Call such a huge success. I m still reading all of your cards and notes. I truly appreciate your kindness. Gratefully, Gene Holtzmeister High School Graduation Dinner St. Louise Youth Ministry would like to invite parishioners in the high school Class of 2018 and their families to a pizza and pasta dinner following the 5:00 Mass on Saturday, May 5. Graduates and parents are free; family members first grade or older: $5. Return the RSVP form below to the rectory or school office by Wednesday, May 2, to be sure that we have enough food, and gifts for all graduates attending. If no payment is due, feel free to the response. Please make checks payable to St. Louise Teen Club. kmillerslm@yahoo.com if you have questions. Join us in celebrating Fr. Henry s time here and to wish him well at his new parish. Please me your favorite photos of him and I will select one of them each week for the bulletin.. to parishoffice@slmparish.org. New Grief Support Gathering At Hitzeman Funeral Home on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Through these events, Hitzeman has found that they can assist the families they serve through the fog of emotions and despair. Grief is a natural reaction to the loss of a loved one. The facilitator is Grief counselor Addie Anderson, LCPC. For more information please visit Hitzeman Funeral Home at 9445 W. 31st St. in Brookfield on Tuesday, May 8th at 6:30-7:30pm. High School Graduation Dinner Form Return to Karyn Miller at rectory or school office by April 29, 2018 Graduate's Name High School # of Parents attending: # of Family members $5 each Total: $ Page 6

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8 Monday, April 30 6:30pm Boy Scouts Mtg Col 7:00pm SLP Mtg Mar Tuesday, May 1 3:00pm Adoration 6:30pm RMC Group PC 7:00pm FSA- Marillac Wednesday, May 2 7:00pm Adoration 7:00pm Bible Study Rectory Thursday, May 3 8:30am Anointing Mass 4:30pm SPRED 6:00pm Cub Scout Den Mtg-Col Friday, May 4 3:00pm Jr. H. Teen Club Col/PC 7:00pm Teen Club Col/PC Saturday, May 5 2:00pm First Holy Communion 6:00pm HS Grad Dinner Sunday, May 6 1:00pm Scouts Ord of Arw-Mar 6:00pm BEDS 8:00pm Alcoholics Anonymous-R Weekday Mon., Apr. 30 Tues., May 1 Wed., May 2 Thu., May 3 Fri., May 4 Altar Servers T. Bosshart J. Camarena J. Steger E. Kimmelman-Wyles T. Bosshart J. Camarena E. Kimmelman-Wyles J. Steger S. Santos M. O Meara Weekend Sat., May 5 5 PM Sun., May 6, 7:30 AM Sun., May 6, 9:30 AM Sun., May 6, 11 AM Presider Fr. Henry Fr. Henry Fr. Denis Fr. Denis Readers C. Parisi M. Koutek M.A. Donlon D. Porras M. Miller Eucharistic Ministers M. Gyorke S. Cipolletta M. Gibson J. Lisiecki W. Lisiecki T. Nedvar R. Williams B. Strnad B. Petek S. Buckley T. Porras DEACON P. Sadowski M. Golden P. Golden D. Parcel M. Powderly L. Korenchan M. Sinde, Jr. S. Lifka J. Discipio J. Hanson T. Hilger R. Kappeler A. Timmons J. Zalig Altar Servers M. Hopkins E. Kimmelman-Wyles K. Keegan Z. Mazurkiewicz Z. Jaksa J. Camarena A. Roussin M. Hanson M. Flynn P. Steger