The Spirit. Humbly welcome the word that has been planted in you and is able to save your souls. James 1:21b (Second Reading)

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1 The Spirit Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Church Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time September 2, 2018 Humbly welcome the word that has been planted in you and is able to save your souls. James 1:21b (Second Reading)

2 September 2, 2018 Mass Intentions 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday, September 3 (Labor Day) 9:00 a.m. Bobby Canong Tuesday, Sept. 4 (St. Gregory the Great, Pope & Doctor) 6:30 a.m. Fr. Tom McMahon 8:15 a.m. John Bubula; Spec. Int. Marie Miedona; Int. Lucia Wojtowicz; Dick Stuercke; Spec. Int. Josephine Cobb Wednesday, September 5 (St. Teresa of Calcutta) 6:30 a.m. Biagio Gattuso 8:15 a.m. Donna Milbrath Thursday, September 6 6:30 a.m. Purgatorial Society 8:15 a.m. William & Pat Gill Friday, September 7 6:30 a.m. Silvio & Rita Giannelli 8:15 a.m. Spec. Int. Frank Oliva Saturday, September 8 (The Nativity of the BVM) 8:15 a.m. Spec. Int. Cyriac Family; Michael & Maria Scardino; Bob Sebastian; Manuel R. Martinez; Jozef Kapacka; Margaret Christianson; Rose Degidio; Eleuteria D. Rohello; Felicidita Tupas; Dominador Guno Sr. 5:00 p.m. Mary Ruggero Sunday, September 9 (23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time) 7:30 a.m. Silvio & Rita Giannelli 9:00 a.m. George & Eleanor Norek 10:45 a.m. Albert Bianchi 12:15 p.m. For the People of OLR 5:00 p.m. Joan and Anastasia Arpon PARISH DIRECTORY CHURCH: 8300 N. Greenwood, Niles, IL PARISH OFFICE - Ministry Center, 8624 W. Normal Phone: Fax: Rev. Christopher M. Gustafson Pastor Rev. Matt Bozovsky Associate Pastor Rev. Paul Reczek, O.F.M. Sunday Celebrant Rev. Robert Darow Retired Assistant Rev. Andrew Luczak Retired Assistant Rev. Mr. Charlie O Donnell Deacon Rev. Mr. James Frugé Deacon Mrs. Cathy Williams Office Manager Mr. Richard Gargul Business Manager Mr. Music Director Mr. Andy Duran Digital Communications Mr. Brad Koenig Maintenance Engineer Mrs. Kathleen Sass Bulletin Typist RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM Mrs. Connie Mottley Director cmottley@olransom.org 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. 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. MINISTRIES CHAIRPERSONS Mrs. Kathleen Deveau 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. Vince Milito Ushers Mrs. Terry Uselmann St. Matthew Circle Ms. Marilyn Kirschten Wedding Ministry Coordinator EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION SUNDAY MASSES: 5:00 pm (Saturday) 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am, 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 Wednesdays 7:00am and individually as requested. HOPELINE: For Pregnant Women HOPE 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. 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. BULLETINS: Please note that notices or announcements to be placed in the bulletin need to be delivered to the Ministry Center two weeks in advance of requested publication date. NEW PARISHIONERS: Welcome to the Parish! We are glad you are here. Please come to or call the Ministry Center to register.

3 September 2, 2018 Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Page Three From the desk of the Pastor... Late Have I Loved Thee... This past Tuesday we celebrated the feast of the great St. Augustine, Bishop of Hippo and Doctor of the Church ( A.D.). The day previous we celebrated the feast of his mother, St. Monica, who strove with great effort, prayers and tears to bring her son to the faith. He eventually was baptized at the age of 33 after many years of living a worldly lifestyle even while he searched for truth in various philosophies and religions. Augustine set forth the story of his faith journey in his famous spiritual autobiography, Confessions. In it he confesses not so much his sins, but God s pursuit of him (and all of us) even though he failed for so long to recognize and respond to God. He confesses his faith in the Lord who never gave up on him. He famously concluded: Our heart is restless, O Lord, until it rests in Thee. Living in Christ, he went on to become one of the greatest bishops, theologians and early Church Fathers the Church has known. He serves as a reminder to all of us that God has a plan for us all and never stops inviting us to the abundant life of discipleship. Following is one of Augustine s prayers: Late have I loved Thee, O Beauty ever ancient, ever new. Late have I loved Thee. You were within me, but I was outside, and it was there that I searched for You. In my unloveliness I plunged into the lovely things which You created. You were with me, but I was not with You. Created things kept me from You; yet if they had not been in You they would have not been at all. You called, You shouted, and You broke through my deafness. You flashed, You shone, and You dispelled my blindness. You breathed Your fragrance on me; I drew in breath and now I pant for You. I have tasted You, now I hunger and thirst for more. You touched me, and I burned for Your peace. from The Confessions of Saint Augustine OLR Parish Day of Service I am grateful to our Parish Pastoral Council for putting together another wonderful opportunity for us to serve others as disciples of Christ. People have often expressed that they want to give their time and effort in service, but don t feel able to make a long-term commitment to a given ministry. This day allows parents, children, seniors, etc., to come together and take on various service projects according to each s desire and capability. We will spend an afternoon organizing and tidying local shelters and thrift shops; visiting the elderly in local nursing homes; beautifying the parish grounds; organizing donations for local agencies; etc. Then we will come back together to reflect, attend Mass and have a casual meal (pizza). There are representatives in the Gathering Space after all of the Masses to answer questions and help you register to participate. So mark your calendars for Saturday, September 22nd from 12:30pm to 6:30pm and don t miss out! Have a blessed week,

4 September 2, 2018 Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Page Four Liturgical Ministers for Next Week s Liturgies Date/Time Lector Eucharistic Ministers Cantors Servers Saturday, September 8 5:00 p.m. Reneda Mittman John Dobbins Gina Caruso, Joan Del Medico, Jack Eichstaedt, Maria Eichstaedt, Patricia Lawlor, Reneda Mittman, David Nellessen, Chris Seske, 1 Sub Needed Mia Wilson Tony Davies Sunday, September 9 7:30 a.m. Daniel Ramirez Jannard Remo George Colgan, Rosanne Dulski, Joan Karwoski, Pat Lucas, Dennis Ramirez, Phyllis Ranalli, Terry Uselmann 9:00 a.m. Kelly Satorre Joe Annunzio, Terry Annunzio, Carol Bergeron, Josephine Fragale, Gina Marie Greco, Maria Gullo, Filomena Randazzo, Joey Randazzo, Norm Stranczek 10:45 a.m. Tom Muszynski George Kedra 12:15 p.m. Eva Dadivas Lulu de los Reyes Josephine Bax, Toni Brana, Edward Cameron, Nancy Hedrick, Nancy Jensen, Mike Merchut, Jerry Merkel, Joel Sacris, Wayne Sliwa Jonelle Castillo, Angelita DePaz, Eduardo DePaz, Mari Galluzzi, Cathy Gierum, John Gierum, Gloria Scardino, Judy Vee, Matilde Yates 5:00 p.m. Lydia LaScola James Croteau, Georgene Croteau, Kathleen Deveau, R. Scott Flick, Lydia LaScola Daniel Keefe Matthew Cordero Juliana Parisi Daniel Beyer John Sacris Frank Kedzior Jhaydee Santos Jack Whalen Emmy Uzquiano Almus Uzquiano Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Friday, September 7 Adoration begins following the 8:15am Mass, with Benediction at 7:00 pm Spend an hour with our Eucharistic Lord A sign-up sheet is in the Gathering Space. The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will take place on Saturday, September 8, after the 8:15 Mass. LABOR DAY Monday, September 3 Mass at 9:00 a.m. In observance of Labor Day the Ministry Center office will be closed on Monday. Emergency calls will be facilitated by our Answering Service.

5 September 2, 2018 Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Page Five SEPTEMBER 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Anointing/Sick 8:45am 2 3 Labor Day Mass: 9:00am CH 4 Q of P 1:00pm DR CWC Board 7:00pm DR Bapt Prep 7:00pm AR Men s Club 7:30pm NW3 Pilgrm. Mtg. 7:00pm PH 5 Bible Study 7:00pm PH Choir 7:00pm SW15 SOUL 7:30pm NW1 6 LofM 6:00pm DR Q of P 6:00pm PH 7 Adoration all day Holy Hour 7:00pm CH 8 KofC Tootsie Roll/ Membership Drive 9 Baptisms 1:30pm CH Donut Sunday KofC Tootsie Roll/ Membership Drive 10 PPC 7:00pm DR SVdP 7:00pm AR 11 Q of P 1:00pm DR REP Mass & Open House 6:30pm CH, SCH 12 Bible Study 7:00pm PH Choir 7:00pm SW15 SOUL 7:30pm NW1 KofC-MT 7:30pm NW5 13 LofM 6:00pm DR FCC Choir 7:00pm SW Boy Scouts Popcorn Sale 17 K of C 7:30pm PH 18 Nite Minis. 10:00am PH Q of P 1:00pm DR CWC Mass & Mtg 6:00pm CH, PH REP 5:45, 7:00pm SCH 19 Women s Morning of Reflection 9:30am CH Bible Study 7:00pm PH Choir 7:00pm SW15 FCC 7:00pm AR Q of P 7:00pm DR SOUL 7:30pm NW1 20 LofM 6:00pm DR FCC Choir 7:00pm SW nd Coll Seminaries 23 Baptisms 1:30pm CH 2nd Coll Seminaries 24 DAA 6:45pm DR 25 Bridge 11:30am PH Q of P 7:00pm DR REP 5:45, 7:00pm SCH 1st Recon. Parent Mtg 7:00pm PH 26 Bible Study 7:00pm PH Choir 7:00pm SW15 SOUL 7:30pm NW1 KofC-MT 7:30pm NW5 27 LofM 6:00pm DR FCC Choir 7:00pm SW15 28 Oktoberfest KofC-MT Rosary 10:00 Baptisms 1:30pm CH 1st Reconciliation Enroll. KEY: CH = Church SCH = School PH = Paluch Hall (Downstairs below church) GS = Gathering Space (Church) AR = Antioch Room (Ministry Center) DR = Dining Room (Ministry Center) WR = Workroom (Ministry Center) MC = Ministry Center 10, 11, 12, 15 = Rooms in School CLOW = Children s Liturgy of the Word CommCo = Communications Committee CWC = Catholic Women s Club DAA = Domestic Abuse Awareness FCC = Filipino Christian Community K of C = Knights of Columbus KofC/.MT Mother Teresa Council L of M = Legion of Mary MofC = Ministry of Care MHM = Moms Helping Moms NW 1, 3, 5, 8 Rooms in School PPC = Parish Pastoral Council Q of P = Queen of Peace Guild REP = Religious Education Program SOUL = Prayer Group SVdP = St. Vincent de Paul YA = Young Adults YG = Youth Group

6 September 2, 2018 Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Page Six PRAYER FOR HEALING God of endless love, ever caring, ever strong, your only Son was delivered into the hands of the wicked yet healed us by the blood of his cross. May the gentle Jesus, join to his own suffering, The pains of those abused by priests who have betrayed your love, and servants of your Church, whose sin has brought us shame. May Christ hear the cries of those abused, May he quell their restless fears with faith in your protection; their doubt, with confidence in your love; And all rage with trust in your healing mercy. Grant all Shepherds of his Church the compassion to protect his lambs, The strength to guide his flock, and the wisdom to model their lives on Christ, the Good Shepherd. God of justice and compassion, protect all children from abuse, and deliver us from hate. May we seek only justice and truth, and trust in your unending mercy. We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen SAVE THE DATE!! Our Catholic Women s Club will start the year on Tuesday, September 18th, with Mass at 6:00 p.m. followed by an interesting talk by our new Associate Pastor, Father Matt! Please join us!

7 September 2, 2018 Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Page Seven KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS OUR LADY OF RANSOM ST. TERESA OF CALCUTTA COUNCIL #16836 THE CALCUTTA NEWS GRANDPARENTS DAY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 The Calcutta Knights want to say THANK YOU to GRANDPARENTS for all your help and sacrifice on your behalf to help and take over when necessary. NO GOOD DEED GOES UNNOTICED. The Knights of Columbus has a website to help DADS and GRANDFATHERS become better Catholic gentlemen. Visit to strengthen your vocation as father and grandfather. Contact: Jim OR james.keefe@kofc.org VISIT: KofC.org/JoinUs SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21 NILES / PARK RIDGE CROP HUNGER WALK Here s a chance to help!

8 September 2, 2018 Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Page Eight R E S T I N P E A C E Please continue to pray for the following people who have recently died: Barry O Brien Ethel Doogan Stephen Witek Lord, for your faithful people, life is changed not ended. --Rite of Christian Burial SACRIFICIAL GIVING P R A Y F O R T H E S I C K Karen Conner (3) Mary Therese Cleghorn (3) Cecylia Szarlak (3) Fred Ballog (3) Chad Ballog (3) Krystyna Baluszynski (3) 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 August $ 12,705 (Week 8) July electronic...$ 8,748 Year-to-date..$ 124,109 We are grateful. 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! SR Anthony A. D Amico 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 Staff 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 1st Lt. Timothy F. Eddy, Jr. 1st Lt. Catie LaScola, USMC Sgt. Michael Allbright PFC A.J. Martinez Jr. LCpl Zachary Christopher Flick USMC SPC Liam Walsh 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 ( ) A PRAYER FOR LABOR DAY On this weekend, when we rest from our usual labors, loving Father, we pray for all who shoulder the tasks of human labor in the marketplace, in factories and offices, in the professions, and in family living. We thank you, Lord, for the gift and opportunity of work; may our efforts always be sure of heart, for the good of others and the glory of your name. We lift up to you all who long for just employment and those who work to defend the rights and needs of workers everywhere. May those of us who are now retired always remember that we still make a valuable contribution to our Church and our world by our prayers and deeds of charity. May our working and our resting all give praise to you until the day we share together in eternal rest with all our departed in your Kingdom as you live and reign Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen

9 From: Our Lady of Ransom Parish Niles, IL Contact: Cathy Williams Bulletin # Date: September 2, PAGES PLUS COVER SHEET Publisher 2007 Printer HP Laser Jet CP3525