St. Louis de Montfort

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1 St. Louis de Montfort Oak Lawn, Illinois Julian Adrian Briones Lauren Anne Burke Ryan Joseph Burton Benjamin Gerald Cash Hailey Bernadette Fowler Meghan Elizabeth Inglesby Adam Peter Jankowiak Jenna Christina Larsen Amelia Ann Lazuk Michael Leonard Lazuk Dominik Francis Malek Michael Jude Manzella Brittney Elizabeth Mrowca Natalia Anastasia Rol Shannon Catherine Showan Kevin Stephen Szwajlik Angelina Philomena Viramontes Congratulations 2017 Confirmandi

2 Fr. Stan s Utterances Page 2 May and October are the months dedicated to the Blessed Mother of God. In our Catholic traditions, October is dedicated to praying the rosary, and the month of May is dedicated to praying the Litany of Loreto to Mary. I encourage everyone to please pray this prayer everyday throughout the month of May. Maybe you are already praying this prayer and know everything about it. Great, keep up the great work! Yet, there are many of us who never prayed it or just seldom pray it? So, why do we need to pray this prayer Fr. Stan? It has been a great Catholic Tradition since the Middle Ages that needs to come back again since many have forgotten to pray in general to the Blessed Mother in today s times. The Litany to Our Blessed Mother is a prayer that goes back into the early Middle Ages. The Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a Marian litany originally approved in 1587 by Pope Sixtus V. It is also known as the Litany of Loreto, for its first-known place of origin, the Shrine of Our Lady of Loreto (Italy), where its usage was recorded as early as Our Lady of Loreto is the Virgin's title with respect to the Holy House of Loreto, contained within the Shrine of Our Lady of Loreto, in Loreto, Italy. A number of saints have considered it the holiest place on earth, since in the Holy House "the Word became Flesh." The House has been shown to be constructed of materials native to Nazareth and with dimensions which suit the site of the cave venerated in Nazareth as the home of Mary at the time of the Annunciation. Some of Our Lady's most well-known titles are preserved in the Litany of Loreto, which was approved by Pope Sixtus V in 1587, but could have originated as early as the end of the 12th Century. This collection of Marian titles is interesting in a number of ways. It enshrines both Old and New Testament imagery to form an expansive verbal tapestry, offering a panoramic view of the Blessed Mother's place in salvation history. So, Mary is invoked there not only as "Holy Mother of God" and "Mother of the Church," but also as "Seat of Wisdom," "Ark of the Covenant," and "Tower of David." The divisions between the Testaments" melt away in this Litany, and the plan of God for our Redemption seems to flow across the centuries uninterruptedly, with logic and thoroughness. The womb of the Mother of God, the first of all Tabernacles, is superimposed over its "type" (i.e., foreshadowing), the Ark of the Covenant, and all the proper connections come to light. Please take time to pray with Mary everyday using the Litany of Loreto. The Litany is provided in the bulletin for all of us to pray. There are no excuses now! Israel had long been a shepherding people. None of the eloquent details of the comparison would have been lost on Jesus' listeners. Most of us have seen the image of a shepherd carrying a little lamb around their shoulders. When a lamb is fearful or overconfident, it constantly wanders away from the shepherd, putting itself in danger. When that keeps happening, a shepherd will sometimes purposely break one of its legs. He then puts the lamb around his neck and carries it to and from pasture for the couple of weeks while the leg heals. By that time, the little lamb has become attached to the shepherd, and never again strays far from its master's protection and guidance. The image of the shepherd as the gate of the sheepfold is even more suggestive. A flock of sheep needs both protection and nourishment. The sheepfold provides the protection, and the fields provide the nourishment. In Palestine shepherds often sleep in the opening of the sheepfold, which is made out of a large circle of thick, high shrubbery. This way, wolves smell the shepherd's presence and fear to make midnight raids, while the sheep keep together inside, comforted by the presence of their protector and guide. When day finally dawns, the shepherd rises to lead his sheep out to pasture. Thus the opening, the gate, symbolizes both protection and nourishment. Therefore, when Christ calls himself the "gate for the sheep," Jesus is telling us what He wants to be for each of us: everything. We, as God s sheep, His flock, the problem is not the shepherd's limitations or ignorance, but the sheep's lack of docility: we stray from the flock and trap ourselves in thistles and swamps of self-centeredness, self-indulgence, and stubborn disobedience. As Christians, we actually don't have just a good shepherd, but the perfect shepherd. All we need is to be sensible sheep and listen to the voice of the One we know. Through Church teaching, God provides a thick hedge of truth protecting us from false, seductive doctrines. Through the sacraments, God provides rich pasture to strengthen our needy souls. Jesus alone, the Good Shepherd, gives the Church her wisdom and the sacraments their power. Happy Easter again! It is still the Easter Season. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Jesus lives!

3 Page 3 Lord, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us. Christ hear us. God the Father of Heaven, God the Son, Redeemer of the world God the Holy Spirit, Holy Trinity, One God, Holy Mary, Holy Mother of God, Holy Virgin of virgins,. Mother of Christ,. Mother of divine grace, Mother most pure, Mother most chaste, Mother inviolate, Mother undefiled, Mother most amiable, Mother most admirable, Mother of good counsel, Mother of our Creator, Mother of our Savior, Mother of the Church, Virgin most prudent, Virgin most venerable, Virgin most renowned, Virgin most powerful, Virgin most merciful, Virgin most faithful, Mirror of justice, Seat of wisdom, Cause of our joy, Spiritual vessel, Vessel of honor, Singular vessel of devotion, Mystical rose, Tower of David,. Tower of ivory, House of gold, Ark of the covenant, Christ, have mercy on us. Christ, graciously hear us. Gate of Heaven, Morning star, Health of the sick, Refuge of sinners, Comforter of the afflicted, Help of Christians, Queen of angels, Queen of patriarchs, Queen of prophets, Queen of apostles, Queen of martyrs, Queen of confessors, Queen of virgins, Queen of all saints, Queen conceived without Original Sin, Queen assumed into Heaven, Queen of the holy Rosary, Queen of families, Queen of peace, Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Spare us, O Lord. Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Graciously spare us, O Lord. Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Pray for us, O holy Mother of God, That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Let us pray- Grant, we beseech Thee, O Lord God, that we Thy servants may enjoy perpetual health of mind and body, and by the glorious intercession of the Blessed Mary, ever Virgin, be delivered from present sorrow and enjoy everlasting happiness. Through Christ Our Lord. Amen On Saturday, May 13th our second graders, both St. Louis de Montfort and Religious Education students will be making their First Communion. Please keep them and their families in your prayers. St. Louis de Montfort Religious Education School Year Registration is Open We are changing our Religious Education school day from Saturday to Sundays for the School Year. Please find the school calendar on our website. Class time is 8:00 am 9:30 am, all students will then attend 9:30 Mass and sit together as a class. Students will be dismissed after mass. For more information, contact the RE office, ext. 18. Tuition 1 child $ children $ or more $ Thank you, Mrs. Cheryl Plesha, RE Coordinator

4 Page 4 PICNIC PLANNING UPDATE!! Plans are well underway for our picnic on June 4th! FUTURE PLANNING MEETINGS ARE SCHEDULED FOR MAY 16th AN ALL VOLUNTEER MEETING IS PLANNED FOR MAY 30th We will be offering tours of the school, (actual time TBD) so it will be a great opportunity for any former students, parents and parishioners to walk the halls and reminisce with friends and family. There are activities planned for adults and children throughout the day. A bake sale is planned, get your favorite recipes out, no items that require refrigeration can be accepted. We are already receiving many donations from area businesses and parishioners to make our raffles enticing! The main component to making such an event a success is, as always, VOLUNTEERS. Please consider signing up on one of the sign up sheets in the vestibule or sign up sheets available in school. We are asking for shifts of 3 hours, all day or any amount of time you can offer. We must have a minimum of 35 volunteers. We are not asking that you volunteer the whole day (although you certainly are welcome to) but having sufficient people onboard to make the activities run smoothly is a must! Our goal is for everyone to have a chance to enjoy the day with their family, so please give a couple hours of your day to help out! School families, this is a final way to get your required volunteer hours counted! Another important component to our success is getting the word out and inviting neighbors, family and friends to share the day with us. The festivities will begin following the 11:30 mass. What better way to acknowledge the history and accomplishments of our school and parish than to begin in prayer. Fr. Stan has been asking each of us to bring a former parishioner back to St. Louis. Invite your neighbors, share with them what the St. Louis de Montfort community has to offer. ENTERTAINMENT RAFFLE BASKETS BEAN BAG TOURNAMENT LARGE TICKET PRIZES SPLIT THE POT RAFFLE BASKETS FOOD BEVERAGES BEER & WINE BAKE SALE FUN FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES FACE PAINTING KIDS GAMES JUMP n FUN (one specific for toddlers) VISIT FROM OAK LAWN FIRE TRUCK SNO CONES POPCORN COTTON CANDY

5 Page 5 May 13 5:00PM May 14 7:30 AM May 14 9:30 AM May 14 11:30 AM T. Lechert I. Ramirez J. Cepek M. Farrell J. Chmielewski H. Niemiec D. Sichelski C. Gotto J. Miller B. Gilbert D. Gajda N. Rodl Extraordinary C. Sorensen K. Delmagori B. Zakes D. Ott Ministers of Communion M. Leffers M. Gilbert D. Widmer M. Gal L. Trail M. Uryasz M. Murphy J. Hurckes T. Wasik D. Sichelski C. Karnoski G. Pierzynski Commentator M. Leffers Cantor S. Ferriola J. Mallady Lector L. Trail M. Gilbert C. Karnoski A. Sinde WOMEN S AUXILIARY Mark Your Calendars Women s Auxiliary Spring Luncheon Saturday, May 20th 1:00 PM Quinn Hall The Women s Auxiliary invites all the women of the parish for an afternoon of fun, food and friendship. Bring a friend! To ensure that we order sufficient food, please RSVP by signing the sign up sheet in the Church vestibule or call Parish Home ( ) and leave a message with your name, phone number and number of attendees. Hope to see you there. Monthly Meetings ~~ All are welcome! 2nd Thursday of each Month 7:00 PM Quinn Hall ST. JOHN PAUL II EUCHARISTIC ADORATION ASSOCIATION ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Every Saturday St. Louis de Montfort Chapel 9:00 10:00 AM Please join us Knights of Columbus Council Sunday Readings for May 7 First reading: Acts 2:14a, Second reading: 1 Peter 2:20b-25 Gospel: John 10:1-10 Sunday Readings for May 14 First reading: Acts 6:1-7 Second reading: 1 Peter 2:4-9 Gospel: John 14:1-12 REST IN PEACE We pray for our family and friends that have recently died Please keep them and their families in your prayers We pray for those among us who are suffering from illnesses Jackie Adomovicz Jesse Anderer George Badke Jim Ball Richard Bania Erik Baranowski Irene Baranowski Lillian Berenis Sr. Bernardine Mikey Bevan Joyce Bitinas Jesselyn Brucki Michael Cafagna Diane Chrapkiewicz Pat Chudy Bill Cochran John Condon Sue Conley Betty Connolly Donna Dong Mary Dragozetic Rita Duchowicz Shirley Duran Jack Falsey John Furmaniak Sr. Dave Gallagher Sandra Gilbert Lorraine Grams Sam Harnish Dorothy Hayden Janis Hayden Mary Hinchey Jackie Hojnacki Theresa Iser Marilyn Jones Mary Jane Kirchner Mary Kmak Doris Konieczka Daniel Kosiek Bill Kutschke Kurt Kutschke Joyce Lenzi Josie Maracic Agnes Mark Rita Mazur Mary Ann & Bill Meskowski Rosemary Mihelic Andy Mikal Barbara Minster Judy Mitchell Vencia Munis Christopher Murphy Teresa Myczek Michael Nolan Debbie Ornat Bill Prusinski Kelly Robertson Frances Schmidt Joan Schramm Bridget Schroeder Ruth Ann Smith Jim Staros Mercedita Suclan Terry Swierk Jay Tarczon Walter Tarasevic Dorothy Tinman Diane Uryasz Jerry Wantroba II Mary Wantuck Angie Weiss Cathy Jo Werner Kimberly Willett Shelley Werner-Torsan Robert & Carol Zucas

6 Weekly Mass Intentions Saturday, May 6 8:30 AM Communion Service 5:00 PM + Joyce Kurcab + Joseph Baranowski + Ewa & Jacek Dabrowski + Mary & William O Shea Sunday, May 7 Fourth Sunday of Easter 7:30 AM + Saldmea Wojtczak & + Anna Valuckis + Joseph Zalapi +Thaddeus & Mary Kusmirek 9:30 AM + Jan Babicz 11:30 AM + Thelma LaSalvia + JoAnn DeUnger + Mary & William O Shea Monday, May 8 8:30 AM +Patrick Quinn +Clem Hojnacki Tuesday, May 9 8:30 AM + John J McNamara Wednesday, May 10 8:30 AM Communion Service Thursday, May 11 8:30 AM +Thelma LaSalvia 8th Grade Ribbon Mass Friday, May 12 8:30 AM + Special Intention Saturday, May 13 8:30 AM Communion Service 11:00 AM First Communion 5:00 PM + Emily Riordan + Vera & Anne Rostan Family + Michael Dunford + Josephine & Anthony Rathnau Sunday, May 14 Fifth Sunday of Easter, Mother s Day 7:30 AM + David Fenton & Sons + Ed Niemiec + Lorraine Szydlowski +Alice Puriski 9:30 AM + Jozef Dusza + Thelma LaSalvia + Aiden Kennelly 11:30 AM + Maria Boblak Congratulations Deacon Bill Sullivan~ 40 Years! Please join us May 20th after 5:00 PM mass for cake and coffee to celebrate and thank Deacon Bill for his many years of service to St. Louis de Montfort! Saturday, May 6 Sunday, May 7 Weekly Activities at St. Louis Page 6 Monday, May 8 9:00 AM Rosary (CH) 7:00 PM First Communion Retreat & Rehearsal (CH & QH) Tuesday, May 9 9:00 AM Rosary (CH) 6:30 9:00 PM Choir Practice (CH) 7:00 PM Needleworkers (QH) Wednesday, May 10 9:00 AM Rosary (CH) 9:00 AM 10:00 AM Parish Pantry Thursday, May 11 9:00 AM Rosary (CH) 8:30 AM Grade 8 Ribbon Mass & Breakfast (QH) 6:30 PM 9:00 PM Choir Practice (CH) 7:00 PM Women s Auxiliary Meeting (QH) Friday, May 12 9:00 AM Rosary 9:00 AM First Communion Breakfast (QH) 9:00 AM 10:00 AM Parish Pantry \Saturday, May 13 9:00 AM 10:00 AM Adoration 9:00 AM 10:00 AM Religious Education (CH) 11:00 AM First Communion Sunday, May 14 WEEKLY OFFERING April 29/30 $5, Give Central $ Gathering sponsored by: The Women s Auxiliary

7 Welcome to St. Louis de Montfort Parish Fr. Stanley Stuglik: Pastor Mr. Bill Sullivan: Deacon Fr. Mark Canavan: Pastor Emeritus Mrs. Cindy Cochran: Operations Director Ms. Jan Podolak: Parish Secretary Mrs. Karen Deegan: Director of Music Parish Home: 8808 Ridgeland Ave, Oak Lawn IL Phone: Fax: Parish Website: Parish Home Office Hours: 9:00 AM 2:30 PM Monday Friday MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 7:30 9:30 and 11:30 AM Weekdays 8:30 AM (Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri) 8:30 AM Communion Service (Wed) Saturday 8:30 AM Communion Service Confessions: Saturday 4:00 to 4:30 PM Baptisms: 2nd & 4th Sunday of every month Pre-Baptismal Program: The 1st Tuesday every other month. Arrangements can be made by calling the Rectory. Mrs. Melissa Wilson: School Principal Mrs. Cheryl Plesha: Religious Education Coordinator School Address: 8840 Ridgeland Ave, Oak Lawn IL School Phone: School Fax: Weddings: Couples should contact the parish priest at least six months in advance of wedding date.

8 CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS St. Louis De Montfort Church # S. Ridgeland Avenue Oak Lawn, IL TELEPHONE CONTACT PERSON Jan Podolak SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2013 Adobe Acrobat XI Windows 8 TRANSMISSION TIME Wednesday 11:00 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION May 7, 2017 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 8 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE MAKE A NOTE OF CHANGED ADDRESS.