Church of the Holy Ghost

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1 Church of the Holy Ghost Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time June 10, 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. June 16 & 17- Second Collection for Infirmed and Retired Priests; Second Collection for C.O.R.E. June 17 Happy Fathers Day June 20 Knights of Columbus Meeting -7 PM Emmaus Room June 20 Polish School Sign Up at HG School 6 PM 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time June 30- Second Collection for Peter s Pence

2 Welcome to Holy Ghost Parish Holy Ghost Directory Parish Parish Office Parish Fax Parish website 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 hgbulletin@aol.com 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. Carolyn Niehoff, Music Director carolyn@holyghostparish.org Confirmation Celebrated each year and available to youth who have completed required preparation. 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. 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 PROMISES Today s liturgy is full of promises. The reading from Genesis promises a final triumph over the power of sin and a return to a new creation. The reading from Second Corinthians promises that all who follow Christ will have to struggle. It also promises, however, that we can persevere if we but recognize that Christ is within us, renewing us daily, and giving us the courage and the strength we need to endure. The Gospel promises that doing God s will makes us family with Jesus, who forgives all sin and triumphs over evil. Today might be a good day for us to make some promises as well. We can promise to stop kidding ourselves about our own tendencies to selfishness and sin. We can promise ourselves to believe really believe that while we are not sinless, we are forgiven. We can promise ourselves to combat evil and sin by acting as sisters and brothers not only to the Lord, but to one another as well. Our Sanctuary Lamp 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, Bernando, and Sara Acevedo Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Treasures From Our Tradition The cathedral is a treasure in a diocese and in our tradition. It is not simply a big church, as some say; some parish churches are larger. What makes a cathedral is the presence of the chair, called a cathedra (Latin for seat) reserved for the bishop. There are many instances in our country of a local church (diocese) outgrowing a cathedral. In Baltimore and St. Louis, the former cathedrals are historic treasures in the heart of the old city, but new and larger structures now function as the seat of the bishop. When a bishop dies or retires, it is said that the seat is vacant, and when the new bishop is installed, the central ritual is the moment when the decree of the Holy Father is read and the new bishop is escorted to the cathedra. No one but the bishop sits in the cathedra during a ritual, but in Los Angeles the cathedra in the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels is accessible, and no one seems to mind when a visitor tries the cathedra out for the bishop s point of view. Daily Scripture READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3; Ps 98:1-6; Mt 5:1-12 Tuesday: 1 Kgs 17:7-16; Ps 4:2-5, 7-8; Mt 5:13-16 Wednesday: 1 Kgs 18:20-39; Ps 16:1b-2, 4-5, 8, 11; Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: 1 Kgs 18:41-46; Ps 65:10-13; Mt 5:20-26 Friday: 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-16; Ps 27:7-9c, 13-14; Mt 5:27-32 Saturday: 1 Kgs 19:19-21; Ps 16:1b-2a, 5, 7-10; Mt 5:33-37 Sunday: Ez 17:22-24; Ps 92:2-3, 13-16; 2 Cor 5:6-10; Mk 4:26-34 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, June 9th 5:00 p.m. Diane Costello Sunday, June 10th 8:30 a.m. For the parishioners of Holy Ghost Parish living and deceased 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 LT- Nicholas Lucania-Navy 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. Please note: Weekday intentions may be rescheduled due to changes or cancellations. 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. Page 4 10:30 a.m. Roxanne Cybulko Irene J. Gniech and John D. Gniech, Sr. Weekday Mass Intentions are being rescheduled as needed during Father s absence. CPO Dale Janetka- USCG LCP Colleen Ritter Marines PVT Ian Schauchuk-Army 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 Jesus came home with his disciples. Again the crowd gathered, making it impossible for them even to eat. Mk 3:20 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, May 20, 2018 Stewardship Envelopes issued 1213 Adult Envelopes used Children Envelopes used 18 $ 7, Children s Donations $32.09 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. 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 From: Robert & Ann Marie Scurto In Memory of: Scurto & Tripoli Families From: Dennis & Karen Kosakowski In Memory of: Bernice Hitzelberger SCRIP Regular Hours 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. Let s Help the Vets!!! Here are the items needed by Fisher House: Kleenex, toilet paper, toiletries, ground coffee, sugar, hot cups, k-cups for a Keurig machine, cereal, granola bars, cereal bars, chips and other packaged snacks, and paper plates. Please NO Books are needed! Cash donations can always be left at the parish office. Make your check out to Fisher House. A cabinet for your donations is in the gym. We thank you for your generosity. Servers for June 16th and 17th Saturday, 5:00 pm Sunday, 8:30 am Sunday, 10:30 am Adults servers monitor their own schedule. Abbie Niehoff Katie Niehoff Gia Tucci Michelle Swierkosz Page 5

6 Holy Ghost School WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR ALL WHO HAVE BEEN PART OF THE HISTORY OF HOLY GHOST SCHOOL. GOD BLESS YOU! Father John Hornicak and the Holy Ghost Staff I give thanks to my God at every remembrance of you, praying always with joy in my every prayer for all of you. ~Philippians 1:3-4~ Page 6

7 Knights of Columbus Men: Are You Ready to Accept the Challenge? Our communities need strong Catholic men to answer the call to lead with faith, protect our families, serve others and defend our values. For over 135 years, Knights of Columbus have done exactly that, standing up for Church, serving the least among us, and strengthening our parishes and families. Eligible Catholic men can now join the Knights of Columbus online in a simple, streamlined process. As a member, you join a worldwide community of nearly 2,000,000 men, including 70,000 here in Illinois, who stand together. Men have a duty to lead, protect, serve and defend. The world needs more committed, unified Catholic men to answer the call. Will you answer? Visit kofc.org/joinus to learn more about the many benefits of membership in the Knights of Columbus. Father John Hornicak has experienced some medical problems. To allow him time to recover, Bishop Conlon has appointed Fr. Bob Hoffenkamp as temporary administrator of Holy Ghost Parish. Thank you for your continued prayers for Fr. John. Page 7

8 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. In-pew envelopes are still available in the church, or you can make a gift online at jolietdioceseappeal.org. Here are the results as of May 20, 2018 PARISH GOAL: $53,300 AMOUNT PLEDGED: $56,450 AMOUNT PAID: $32,210 REMAINING BALANCE: $23,240 DONOR COUNT: 265 If you have not had a chance to participate in the Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal (CMAA) this year, there is still time. A mailing will be arriving in homes shortly. 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 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, This year, Father s Day is celebrated on June 17. There will be a special collection taken at Masses on June to care for our infirmed and senior priests. The Fund for Diocesan Infirmed and Elderly Priests is a special way for the people of the Diocese of Joliet to express their concern for the welfare of those who have dedicated their lives in service to our pastoral care. The money in this fund goes toward priests who need help with extraordinary medical expenses or suffer a catastrophic illness. It also provides for the care of the St. John Vianney Villa, home to several senior priests in the Diocese of Joliet. Prayerfully consider making a donation to help our aged and sick priests as an expression of appreciation for all they have done in exemplifying Christ s mercy, through their spiritual guidance and celebration of the sacraments. On behalf of all the active and senior priests of the diocese, I am grateful for your prayers and for your generous support of the Father s Day Collection for our aged and infirm diocesan priests. Please be assured of my prayers for you. Most Reverend R. Daniel Conlon Bishop of Joliet Page 8

9 Diocese of Joliet Annual Wedding Anniversary Mass The Diocese of Joliet will hold its Fortieth Annual Wedding Anniversary Mass on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Raymond in Joliet. If you are celebrating either your 25 th or 50 th anniversary this year, please contact the parish office so that we may submit your name to the Diocese for a formal invitation. Those celebrating over 50 year anniversaries do not receive a formal invitation, but will be able to register to attend at a later date. 25 th or 50 th Anniversary (Circle one.) (Return to parish office by June 15. ) Couple (with first names, please) Address City Zip Phone News from February and March vigils in Wood Dale: During the months of February and March, we estimate that 120 babies were killed while in their mother's wombs at Advantage Health Care in Wood Dale, 203 E. Irving Park Rd. One of the fathers sat in his car and wept while his child was being killed inside. He told a sidewalk counselor that they have 3 kids at home. The counselor even offered to adopt his child. He would not listen to any of our pleas or offers of help. Pray for his healing and the healing of this whole family. Abortion greatly affects men as well as women. If you know a man or woman hurt form abortion, let them know that they are not alone and there is hope and healing. Suggest they see is specifically for men. hopeafterabortion.com/?gclid=eaiaiqobchmiyyvfhntt2giveirpch3anahmeaayasaaegkkevd_bwe is specifically for women. However, 4 women chose LIFE in those two very cold months! One couple pulled into the lot and sat arguing in the car for a while. Then they just left! Three others left before the abortionist showed up. We continue to reach out with compassion and God's love to all of the employees at the clinic. Dr. Vinod K. Goyal, the owner and operator of the Wood Dale and 2 other suburban and 1 Chicago abortion mill. NorthWest Families for Life - Giving women a real choice and babies a realchance. Our mission is to call to action pro-life individuals for prayer and peaceful vigils to end abortion. The nurses often come out to have a smoke just after the abortions are done, while the women are in recovery. Recently, I called out to two of them with information about Abby Johnson's group The older woman, whom I've interacted with before, responded, "Mind your own business." I informed her that this IS my business. Then I let her know that caring about her is part of my business. After brushing me off, she herded the younger employee inside, but not before I told them they were both beautiful daughters of God. Please pray their hearts will be touched. Page 9

10 Holy Ghost School Congratulations to Enzo Ciaccia, Izzy Branecki, and Elisa LoDuca HGS s three 8 th grade students who qualified to compete in the state-wide science fair competition! Enzo and Izzy represented our school in Peoria the last weekend of April. Competing with 1200 middle and high school students throughout the state of Illinois, Enzo said of the event, It s a great experience and we hope the younger students will go after the opportunity when it is offered. Enzo and Izzy came home with medals, silver and bronze, respectively. Page 10

11 "Szukasz szkoły jakich mało, szkołę Św. Urszuli wybierz śmiało!" Polish School Św. Urszuli Ledóchowskiej WELCOMES YOU!!! We invite you to register for the new 2018/19 school year at our second location in Wood Dale, IL. on June 20th (Wednesday) hours are 6.00pm to 8.00pm, inside the school building next to the Holy Ghost church Address: 260 N. Wood Dale Rd, Wood Dale IL. Phone: (630) Our school offers: - Saturday classes: Classes consist of lessons in polish language, history, geography and/or religion with specific preparation for first Holy Communion and Confirmation - Small, interpersonal class rooms (Max: 15 students per class), - Kind, family atmosphere! Page 11

12 Around the Deanery and Diocese 2018 St. Viator s Summer Camps This is the schedule for Saint Viator Summer Camps On-line registration will only be through the web site: Saint Viator Summer Camps Registration is now open for the Saint Viator summer camps. To view the list of avaiable camps go to: To register visit: LACROSSE BASEBALL GIRLS SOFTBALL CROSS COUNTRY WRESTLING FOOTBALL BOYS GOLF GIRLS GOLF LEARN TO SWIM WATER POLO SOCCER VOLLEYBALL GIRLS BASKETBALL BOYS BASKETBALL CHEERLEADING HOCKEY TENNIS Saint Viator Summer Sport Camps focus on skill development from beginner to advanced. ALL ARE WELCOME. Grade level for camp is grade the child is beginning in August, 2018 Questions and refund information call Mrs. McNamara at or at smcnamara@saintviator.com NO CAMPS JULY 2 - JULY 6, 2018 Saint Viator High School 2008, National Blue Ribbon School 1213 East Oakton Street, Arlington Heights, IL , ex. 342 Retreat Workshop for Widowed Men and Women Joyful Again! The Joyful Again! Program brings understanding and hope to help you on your new life s journey, looking for a way to navigate your way through life s changes and hoping to find joy in living once more. June 23 & 24 St. Julie s Tinley Park July 21 & 222 Holy Family Inverness August 11 & 12 Mary Queen Elmhurst For more information contact Joyful Again! Widowed Ministry Phone: joyfulagain7211@gmail.com Website: Register early, because space is limited. Page 12

13 X-Treme Science Summer Camp For students entering grades 6, 7, & 8 When: June 25th June 29th, 2018: 9:00 am 11:30 am Where: Montini Catholic Science Lab S-2 Instructor: Mrs. Sandy Deiber, Science Department Chair sdeiber@montini.org Phone: (630) x344 Cost: $ Looking for a fun and educational summer camp for your young scientist? Check out Montini s X-treme Science Summer Camp, where young scientists will enjoy a week of scientific exploration, cool experiments, new friendships and lots of FUN! Campers will participate in a wide range of engaging activities from across the sciences, both in the science lab and outdoors. Here is a quick look at some of the fun labs your young scientist will enjoy: Forensics (fingerprinting analysis, bite mark and tire track impression labs) Cool chemistry experiments and demonstrations Create your own crystals, slime, and a unique airplane (competitions included)! Build a rocket with competitions! Page 13

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