Church of the Holy Ghost

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1 Church of the Holy Ghost Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time September 9, 2018 A Catholic Faith Community 254 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale, Illinois Monday through Friday Mass 8:30 a.m. Saturday - 5:00 p.m. Sunday - 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Holy Day 8:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. September 8 & 9- Pads Sign Up Narthex after Masses September 9 Faith Formation Parent Orientation Gym 11:30 AM September 11- CCW Paint and Pour Social Gym 7 PM September 12- Adult Choir Practice Church 7 PM September 15 & 16 - Second Collection for C.O.R.E. September 16 See You Later - Reception in the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Gym after Masses for Al Janetka, our organist September 16- Faith Formation Sessions Begin

2 Welcome to Holy Ghost Parish Holy Ghost Directory Parish Parish Office Parish Fax Parish website My Parish App for Tablet and Smart phone - download at myparishapp.com Parish Office Hours Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm - Closed for lunch 12:30-1:30 pm Rev. John Hornicak, Pastor Dino J. Franch, Deacon frjohn@holyghostparish.org dinoraffy@aol.com Theresa Bero, Business Manager tbero@holyghostparish.org Kelly Scardina, Bulletin Editor Carolyn Niehoff, Music Director hgbulletin@aol.com carolyn@holyghostparish.org Faith Formation Faith Formation Office Kathy Grant, Director of Faith Formation kgrant@holyghostparish.org Parish Mission Statement We, the members of Holy Ghost Parish, are one body of Roman Catholic People with diverse gifts and blessings, who share responsibility for the transformation of ourselves and our world according to the teachings and example of Jesus Christ. Fed by the Holy Spirit, we nurture our faith through private prayer, sacraments and liturgy, through life-long learning and teaching of Gospel values, and through love and support of each other. Empowered by the same Spirit, we live our faith in action through ministries of service, social justice, evangelization and witness, because all people are called to one and the same goal: unity with God, now and forever. Amen. Sacramental Information Baptism Takes place on Sunday at 12:30 p.m. Before scheduling your child s Baptism, you must attend a preparation class. Call the parish office to make arrangements. First Eucharist Celebrated each spring, available to youth who have completed required preparation. First Reconciliation Celebrated each spring, available to youth who have completed required preparation. Confirmation Celebrated each year and available to youth who have completed required preparation. Reconciliation Available Saturdays at 4:00 PM or by appointment. During Advent and Lent Saturday Reconciliation will begin at 3:00 PM. Communal Services are also scheduled during Advent and Lent at the Deanery Church. Marriage Diocesan policy requires 6 months preparation time. Contact parish office for appointment. RCIA RCIA is a process for fully initiating adults into the Catholic faith. It is for those who have never been baptized, or were baptized and/or raised in another Christian denomination and are now interested in becoming Catholic. This process is also for Baptized Catholics who never completed their initiation through the sacraments of Eucharist and/or Confirmation. If interested, please contact the parish office at Eucharist for the Homebound If you or a member of your family cannot attend Mass because of illness or disability, a Minister of Care will bring Communion to you. Call the parish office to make arrangements. Page 2

3 Readings and Resources Sunday Reflection Our Sanctuary Lamp SEE BEYOND OUTWARD APPEARANCES The phrase Sunday best has lost much of its meaning in our society today. Some lament the loss of people dressing up for church on Sunday; others think it s a healthy sign that we re as casual in attire gathered before the Lord as we are elsewhere. No matter which school of thought on this topic we belong to, James would probably chastise us. In either case, we are still focused on external appearance, mistaking it for some sort of favored position before God. True, James criticizes the community that favors the rich and well-dressed while ostracizing the poorly clothed, but even more he criticizes the making of distinctions, making choices based on criteria that having nothing to do with the reign of God. James might turn our attention to the reign of God described by Isaiah, in which people are healed and the earth becomes ripe to bear fruit. Jesus today is focused on this reign of God, healing a Gentile man in a region hostile to his Jewish faith, not mindful of the man s origins or clothing or status or ability to repay. Isaiah, James, and Jesus in Mark s Gospel all call us to look more deeply to find where the will of God needs to be done, and has been done, on earth as in heaven. Our sanctuary lamp is a 7-day candle that is always lit above the tabernacle. If you would like to contribute $20 to the cost of the weekly candle we will print a Thank You in the bulletin. You are also welcome to make the donation in memory of a loved one or loved ones. There are envelopes on the book racks for your donation. Just include a paper that states how you would like your name and/or the names for memorials printed. Names will be printed in the bulletin in the order in which they are received, either in the collection or at the office. Our Sanctuary Lamp this week is lit through the generosity of: Erminia Acevedo In memory of: Tomas Acevedo, Rodolfo & Rudy Rodriguez Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Treasures From Our Tradition Back to work we go! Summer break is over and there is much to accomplish in school and in the workplace. It s a venerable Catholic custom to assign patron saints to the trades and occupations of life. This is largely in the realm of popular devotion, and although from time to time the Vatican declares a saint to be patron of this or that, the process is freewheeling and just about uncontrollable. Still, there is a saint for almost any purpose, whether you are on death row (Dismas), having eye trouble (Lucy), or pursued by poisonous toads (Hubert). Medieval guilds would often associate themselves with heavenly patrons, so Saint Joseph has the carpenters, Thomas More the lawyers, and physicians get Saint Luke. If you re stuck in the airport, St. Joseph of Cupertino is on call since he was said to rise off the floor when he prayed, and if you re in a long line at the ATM, Saint Anthony Claret is for you. In recent years, the Vatican has from time to time assigned a new patronage, as when Saint Aloysius Gonzaga was named the patron of HIV-AIDS patients, since as a young Jesuit novice he had cared for his fellow novices during a terrible plague. Anything that matters to us nation, parish church, occupation, illness can have a patron, and it is an aspect of Catholicism that has enormous appeal. To believe in the communion of saints is to know that the ties that bind us as a communion do not unravel with death, and that when we stand before life s struggles, we do not stand alone. Who is your patron saint? Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. Daily Scripture READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Cor 5:1-8; Ps 5:5-7, 12; Lk 6:6-11 Tuesday: 1 Cor 6:1-11; Ps 149:1-6, 9; Lk 6:12-19 Wednesday: 1 Cor 7:25-31; Ps 45:11-12, 14-17; Lk 6:20-26 Thursday: 1 Cor 8:1b-7, 11-13; Ps 139:1b-3, 13-14b, 23-24; Lk 6:27-38 Friday: Nm 21:4b-9; Ps 78:1-2, 34-38; Phil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17 Saturday: 1 Cor 10:14-22; Ps 116:12-13, 17-18; Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35 Sunday: Is 50:5-9a; Ps 116:1-6, 8-9; Jas 2:14-18; Mk 8:27-35 Come Pray the Rosary Weekdays 9:00 a.m. & Thursdays 7:00 p.m. Page 3

4 Mass Intentions for the Week Please keep the following intentions in your prayers: Saturday, September 8th 5:00 p.m. Raymond Cerceo Sunday, September 9th 8:30 a.m. Ron Ostrega Welcome Center Welcome Center Ministers are able to help you with the following needs: Parish Registration Sick Call Request, and Sacrament Information Pray for Our Military 'Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need, in Jesus' name. Amen.' COL Michael D. Daniels-Army The Little Ones Jim Burrows, the cartoonist behind The Little Ones, is a Christian artist with a passion for sharing the Good News of the Gospel through art that is joyful. He is a certified catechist at Mission San Luis Obispo, California, and has a master s degree in Pastoral Studies from Loyola University New Orleans. He is a permanent deacon for the Diocese of Monterey. 10:30 a.m. For the parishioners of Holy Ghost Parish living and deceased LT- Nicholas Lucania-Navy CPO Dale Janetka- USCG LCP Colleen Ritter Marines PVT Ian Schauchuk-Army Please note: Weekday intentions may be rescheduled due to changes or cancellations. Monday, September 10th- 8:30 a.m. For the Parishioners of Holy Ghost Tuesday, September 11th-8:30 a.m. For the Parishioners of Holy Ghost Wednesday, September 12th-8:30 a.m. For the Parishioners of Holy Ghost Thursday, September 13th-8:30 a.m. For the Parishioners of Holy Ghost Page 4 Friday, September 14th-8:30 a.m. Communion Service Intentions Announcement The following changes concerning Mass Intention requests, which are in Compliance with the Decree on Mass Stipends, will begin on January 1, 2016: 1. There will be one intention for a Mass, (not multiple intentions as in the past.) 2. Mass will be offered for all Parishioners in the Parish on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Holy Thursday, Easter Vigil, Easter Sunday, and Holy Days of Obligation. No other intentions will be taken for the Masses on these days. COL Jeffrey K. Klotz- Army ENS Matthew Starsiak Navy PVT Billy Termine-Marines CWO4 Anderson Mann Army LTC Grace Gallagher - Army LTC Robert Bowen-Army SSGT Robert W. Dones Air Force MAJ Mary Dones Air Force CAPT Thomas Zwolfer-Navy PVT Steven Badgley Army Cadet Joshua Jalowiec Air Force Academy Ryan James Ruizol Navy SSGT Timothy Latvis-Air Force CAPT Edward W. Miller USMC LT COL-Anthony Calabrese-Airforce MAJ Patty Calabrese Airforce PVT Cameron Andresen-USMC Peter Bush USMC IT2 Christopher Wilder Navy 2d LT Joseph Piscopo-Air Force Listen, my beloved brothers and sisters. Did not God choose those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom that he promised to those who love him? Jas 2:5 Bulletin Deadlines Please help the bulletin editor meet her deadlines by submitting your bulletin articles at least two weeks before your event. Three weeks is even better. Because of our increased pages, the bulletin is sent to the printer a week and a half before it comes out. Consequently, and with regret, last minute articles cannot be accommodated. Kelly Scardina, Bulletin Editor hgbulletin@aol.com

5 Stewardship Corner Sunday Giving Weekly Goal.. $14,000 For Sunday, August 19, 2018 Stewardship Envelopes issued 1213 Adult Envelopes used Children Envelopes used.21 Food for the Banquet $50 is needed each weekend for hosts and wine. If you would like to help cover the costs, drop your donation with your choice of date into the collection basket. Mark it Food for the Banquet. Thank you to this week s Food for the Banquet Contributors $ 9, Children s Donations $26.16 C.O.R.E. $1, Total Revenue collected (includes loose change). Thank you for your kindness and generosity of your stewardship offerings. Sharing of time, talent, and treasure provides the means for the many ministries offered to our parishioners. From: Anita Fischer In Honor of: Hattie, Oscar, & Gene Fischer The following dates are open for donations. All of November December 1 & 2 December 8 & 9 December 15 & 16 December 22 & 23 December 24 & 25 SCRIP Regular Hours Clothing Bin Removal The clothing collection bin has been removed from our parking lot. Pump House Ministries, based in Ohio, has removed all bins in Illinois and Indiana and have closed their local warehouse due to financial reasons. Thank you for your clothing contributions throughout the years. Please note: Calvary Lutheran Church, located at 107 N. Wood Dale Road, has a clothing collection bin through a different organization that is available for your use. SCRIP will no longer be sold during the weekdays. It will only be sold on Sundays after 8:30 and 10:30 AM Masses in the Narthex. Thank you for your continued support of this program. Servers for September 15th and 16th Saturday, 5:00 pm Sunday, 8:30 am Sunday, 10:30 am Adults servers monitor their own schedule. Abby Niehoff Katie Niehoff Jimmy Haas Michelle Swierkosz Page 5

6 You are cordially invited to say See you later To Al Janetka, our organist, after Masses on Sunday, September 16th. Al has been our organist for decades and will be moving to Rhinelander, WI. He may be back from time to time, so we will not say good-bye, but see you later. Al, thank you for your many years of service to Holy Ghost Parish! Page 6

7 Knights of Columbus Practicing Catholic Men 18 years or older can now join a worldwide community of nearly 2,000,000 Knights of Columbus by joining Online Men who join Online receive a membership card, Columbia Magazine, welcome letter, and copy of the article Into the Breach by Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted receive full access to the Online Membership portal and all of its faith, values, insurance, and charitable content, as well as Supreme Council and State Council news and events receive weekly s from the Supreme Council on a variety of topics, including faith formation, public policy developments, charitable opportunities, financial planning, KC news, and membership events may participate in or attend local, regional, and national charitable and fraternal events receive the print edition of the KC monthly Columbia Magazine, as well as any special fraternal publications produced throughout the year their spouses and their dependent children may purchase KC life insurance, long-term care insurance, disability income insurance, and retirement products their spouses, if eligible, receive KC accidental death coverage at no cost are entitled to an annual financial review by a KC field agent become non-degreed members pay $30 annual dues belong to a State Division, not members of a local council may take the First Degree and transition to a local council. The member retains his online access to the Knights of Columbus membership experience, ceases to pay his membership dues online, and pays his local council s membership dues Our communities need strong Catholic men to answer the call to lead with faith, protect our families, serve others and defend our values. Visit kofc.org/joinus to learn more about the many benefits of membership in the Knights of Columbus. Holy Ghost Council #10325, Church of the Holy Ghost, Wood Dale, IL You must be over age 18 to work at the intersection. Page 7

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10 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal Pledge Report Our parish s goal for the 2018 CMAA is $ 53,300. Our hope is that every parishioner will contribute as Partners in Caring, as every gift-large and small makes a difference. If we raise more than our goal, 70% of the amount paid over goal will be returned to us for our use. This is an amazing opportunity for our parish! Please prayerfully reflect on your pledge to this year s CMAA. Envelopes are still available in the church on the song book stands, or you can make a gift online at jolietdioceseappeal.org. Here are the results as of August 12, 2018 PARISH GOAL: $53,300 AMOUNT PLEDGED: $62,210 AMOUNT PAID: $47,112 REMAINING BALANCE: $15, 098 DONOR COUNT: 294 If you have not had a chance to participate in the Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal (CMAA) this year, there is still time. As your pastor, I encourage you to prayerfully reflect on God s gifts to you and to give a gift to the CMAA. Participation is the key to a successful appeal and a chance for our parish to receive a parish rebate, too. Every gift helps! If you do not receive this mailing and would like to make a gift to the CMAA, please call the Diocese of Joliet Development Office at Or, if you wish to make your gift online, please visit Calling all adults needing Baptism, Communion and/or Confirmation. Classes for Adults needing sacraments is called RCIA. (The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) Classes will begin October 9, 2018 on Tuesday evenings from 7 8:30 PM. NOW is the time to sign up. For more information please call Please fill out this form and return to the Faith Formation office or drop in the collection basket: Name: Address: (Town) Phone: Date of Birth: Please circle the sacraments needed: Baptism Communion Confirmation Page 10

11 Why do you need myparish App? To connect with our Parish To receive spiritual and informational messages To dive into the daily Mass Readings To engage in inspiring Catholic Content To set prayer reminders We want to become a parish of prayer. Starting September 1st we recommend setting a prayer reminder on the App to encourage our Prayer Life. We will recommend 1 prayer a week for you to set on your App, starting with familiar ones, then to prayers less well known. Some may be connected to feasts. Set the prayer reminder for a specific time each day that is convenient to you. The App will remind you to say that prayer. Here s how to set the Prayer Reminder: In myparish App go to the Prayers Feature Click the flag reminder button Click the + sign Select the prayer by scrolling Select the day and time by scrolling Click Set Reminder Here is the schedule for September and October: Sept. 1-7 Lord s Prayer (Our Father) Sept Hail Mary (Sept. 9 Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Sept. 12 Most Holy Name of Mary and Sept. 15 Our Lady of Sorrows) Sept Glory Be Sept Morning Offering Sept. 29 Oct.6 Guardian Angel Prayer (Sept. 29 Archangels Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael Oct. 2 Feast of Holy Guardian Angels) Oct Act of Faith Oct Act of Hope Oct Act of Love/Charity Oct. 28-Nov. 3 Souls in Purgatory (Nov. 2 All Souls Day) This app offers a lot of capabilities for improving parish communication and serving as a faith building resource. It is well thought out and should become a real asset to complement our daily faith lives. Here are the directions to download the App: 1. Open your text messages icon on your phone 2. Type in the number field 3. Type App in the text field - Send 4. A link is sent. Tap it. It sends you to the correct app store for your phone. 5. Open it in the store (you may have to put in your password for Apple or Android). Tap download. Install. Tap open. 6. Allow the push notifications. 7. Tap Find my parish button. Tap Holy Ghost. Allow location services. You re done! Explore the buttons. Join the Holy Ghost Children s Choir! Come sing in the choir on Family Mass Sundays, which occurs on Sunday of the first full weekend of the month. No rehearsal necessary, just arrive 15 minutes before the 8:30 or 10:30 Mass and join us in the choir loft! The music plan for the Mass, along with links to recordings of the songs, will be sent out via the MyParish app and/or ed to those who sign up to receive the mailing. The choir is open to children of all ages and regular participants will fulfill one of the activity requirements for Faith Formation! Our first Sunday will be on Sunday, October 7 th. Come make a joyful noise with the Holy Ghost Children s Choir! To join, download the app, create an account, and request to join the Youth Choir under groups. Or Carolyn Niehoff at Carolyn@holyghostparish.org to have a copy of the music plan sent via . Page 11

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13 Help Wanted St. Dominic Parish in Bolingbrook Seeks Full Time Secretary St. Dominic Parish in Bolingbrook is seeking to hire a full time secretary for its front office. Background or experience in administrative duties, computer literacy, bi-lingual (English and Spanish) written and verbal communication skills, and an ability to deal with the public, are necessary. This is a full time position with benefits. Applicants are requested to a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to: llewandowski@stdominiccc.org September Spiritual Reading Rethink Happiness: Dare to Embrace God and Experience True Joy by Paul George The book starts with the idea that we are all searching for happiness but looking in the wrong places. We re hungry for God's love, but we're stuffing ourselves with shallow relationships and unchecked materialism. Life coach Paul George invites Catholics to pursue authentic happiness by surrendering life to God and focusing on simple joys: daily prayer, a minimalist lifestyle, meaningful relationships, and an ongoing pursuit of God s will. A copy of this book is available at the Wood Dale Public Library. Page 13

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