June 10, 2012 The Feast of Corpus Christi

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1 June 10, 2012 The Feast of Corpus Christi PASTORAL TEAM Rev. Daniel Whiteside, Pastor Rev. John J. Carolan, Pastor Emeritus Mr. James Hargadon, Pastoral Associate Mrs. Shelby Boblick, Pastoral Associate Ms. Gail Rohmann, Director of Music Ms. Hyacinth Pettey, Parish Secretary Sr. Marion Cypser, RSM, School Principal SUPPORT STAFF Mrs. Fannie Cooper, School Secretary Mr. Michael Cypser, Maintenance CONTACTING THE PARISH Rectory 38 N. Austin Blvd.; Oak Park, IL Telephone: Hours: 8:00 AM-8:00 PM Monday-Friday Saturday 9:00-4:30; Sunday 8:30-Noon School 27 Washington Blvd.; Oak Park, IL Telephone: Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday at 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM; or by appointment. Weddings: Please contact a parish priest to set a wedding date. Allow at least 4 months for preparation. Baptisms: Baptism of infants and young children is celebrated on the 1st and 3rd weekends of the month. Parents are asked to attend a Baptism preparation session/class prior to the ceremony. Please call the rectory to register for the preparation and set a baptismal date. RCIA The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a sacramental process, celebrated in the midst of this Faith Community. This process assists adults, as well as children over the age of 7, in learning about the Catholic Faith. Through its witness, worship, service, and teaching our Faith Community offers the invitation and support necessary for initiation into the Catholic Church. Ministry to the Sick, Hospitalized and Shut Ins: Please notify the Parish Office so that we can visit and minister to your confined loved-ones. Newcomers: Please fill out a registration form after Mass, or come by the Office during the week.

2 Page 2 June 10, 2012 j PARISH MISSION STATEMENT e, the parishioners of St. Catherine of Siena- St. Lucy Parish, seek to deepen our relationships with God and to celebrate God s presence in Word and Sacrament. By accepting all into our family, we seek unity in Christ and seek to proclaim his Good News in the discipleship of our lives. PARISH ORGANIZATIONS: CONTACTS PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL Christine Wedekind & Lisa Brown Warpness, Co-Chairs PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL John McGuire SPIRITUAL LIFE COMMISSION Faith & Fellowship: Connie Rakitan Liturgy Committee: Cantors: Gail Rohmann Celebration Choir: Gail Rohmann Praise Choir: Julius White Greeters & Ushers: Tom Frank Ministers of the Eucharist: Jeanne Visteen Ministers of the Word: Jeanne Visteen Sacristan: Ruth Michael Servers: Fr. Dan Whiteside Jim Hargadon Ministers of Care: Jim Hargadon Retreat Committee: Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Jim Hargadon HUMAN CONCERNS COMMISSION Cross Cultural Christian Concerns: Louisa Newberry Peace & Justice Committee: Sara Blair Transportation Committee: Tom Farwell Youth Ministry: EDUCATION COMMISSION Baptism Committee: Jim Hargadon Bible Study: Jim Hargadon Religious Education of Children: Jim Hargadon St. Catherine/St. Lucy School: Principal: Sr. Marion Cypser School Board Chair: Gloria Baxter PARISH LIFE COMMISSION Bridge Club: Social Committee: Welcoming Committee: Kathy Egan & Lucille Short-Sheridan PARISH DEVELOPMENT & SERVICES COMMISSION Collection Counters: Carol Kallok Facilities Committee: Kevin Kell Fundraising Committee: Pat Nelson & Sue Schouten WEEKLY MASS SCHEDULE Weekday Masses: M-F at 8:30am Sat. at 9:00am Weekend Masses: Saturday Evening at 5:00pm Sunday Morning at 8:30am & 10:30am On This Side of the Kingdom This weekend we continue celebrating some of the mysteries of our faith and belief. Last weekend we celebrated the Trinitarian nature of God, and this weekend we celebrate The Body and Blood of Christ. This weekend s celebration lifts up our belief that the bread and the wine blessed by God through our belief becomes the real presence of the Body and the Blood of our Lord. It doesn t make logical or empirical/scientific sense; it can t be proven in a laboratory. The miraculous change into the Body and the Blood of Christ is something we believe in, we give ourselves to, putting aside science and logic and allow the mystery of God into our lives. Our belief comes as an act of trust. We trust in Jesus words, This is my Body, and, This is the cup of my Blood. We trust that what Jesus says is true and that when we do this in memory of him, we are present to this miracle of bread and wine becoming the Body and Blood of our Lord. We believe it to be an actual miraculous change, not just a symbol of Jesus. That is a big difference in belief between our Catholic Church and other Christian Churches and denominations. While we believe the bread and wine to be the sacramental (divine realpresence) Body and Blood of Christ, others hold the bread and wine to be symbolic of the Body and Blood of Jesus. While symbols are wonderful and guide our lives, they merely point to greater realities. We celebrate the reality of the Divine Presence in the Eucharist. As this is the last article I ll be writing in this space for the bulletin, it is fitting that it is about the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist and in our lives. It is fitting because the presence of Christ in our lives is something I ve talked and written about constantly over these years. God has blessed me tremendously, allowing me to be with you these twelve years. It is humbling for me to think of the people who I have been blessed to live and work with: Fr. John, Bro. Kenney, Jim, Gail, Sr. Marion and the tremendous school faculty, Hyacinth, Dee, Mike, Sr. Bernie, Dolores, and Connie. While those a re the parish staff, there are countless parishioners who are the embodiment of St. Catherine-St. Lucy Parish in whose presence I am equally humbled. I thank the good Lord for these years, and I certainly thank you. Actually, words cannot express the depth of my gratitude for the love and faith you have shared with me, and I hope you know the depth of my love for you. We will see each other again as God brings us together. So until then, pray for me and I ll pray for you. May God s peace always rest within you. - Father Dan

3 Page 3 June 10, 2012 TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME! This year's parish baseball outing is to the Minnesota Twins vs. White Sox game at Cellular Field on Tuesday, July 24th. Game time is 7:10 p.m. Tickets are $30 each and will be available after Masses starting June 23/24 and continuing into July. Mark your calendar, get your tickets and plan to enjoy a night at the ballpark with family and friends. If you have any questions, call Sue Schouten at St. Catherine-St. Lucy Church Presents: 3RD ANNUAL COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR Saturday, August 4th, :00am 1:00pm The third annual St. Catherine-St Lucy Community Health Fair is quickly approaching, so please spread the word! We will again be providing physical and dental exams for pre-registered children. We will also provide adult physical and dental exams as well as blood pressure screening, diabetes education, glucose and psa testing, ask the doctor (we hope, cholesterol screenings) and many more educational and other services too. We have had such wonderful volunteer support in the past and are hoping parishioners will once again be available to help again this year. Watch the bulletin for further details in the coming weeks. The Health Fair Planning Committee For more information, please call: or nd Collection This Week: OFFERING FOR CARE OF RETIRED PRIESTS This week we are asked to offer our support for the care of retired archdiocesan priests. Hundreds of archdiocesan priests are retired try to meet their health care costs through your support of the Priests Retirement and Mutual Aid Association. Your generosity is greatly appreciated for these servants of God who gave us the foundations of our faith. Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - Bible Study 7:30 p.m. - Praise Choir Rehearsal Wednesday 12:00 p.m. - Midday Prayer 7:30 p.m. - Celebration Choir Rehearsal Thursday 6:00 p.m. - AA Saturday 9:30 a.m. - Rosary Group SUMMER FUN AT ST. CATHERINE-ST. LUCY: SAVE THESE DATES! Tuesday, July 24 (7pm): Parish Outing to Chicago White Sox Game Saturday, July 28: Farmer s Market Donut Day Saturday, August 4 (8am): Community Health Fair Thursday Evening, August 16: An Evening at the Races at Maywood Park St. Catherine-St. Lucy School News: MRS. ELAINE PODRAZA TO RETIRE Elaine Podraza is a long-time parishioner and teacher at St. Catherine-St. Lucy School. After 27 years as a committed and dedicated teacher, Mrs. Elaine Podraza is retiring. Needless to say, she will be missed very much. We know there is no better Kindergarten teacher than Mrs Podraza; her students could not be better prepared for first grade anywhere in the city. Elaine has worked tirelessly to educate young children by introducing them great authors and interesting literature. Scientific experiments have allowed students to explore the wonders of the universe. The classroom computers and Promethean board have exposed the Kindergarten students to our everchanging technological world. Elaine will be very hard to replace, but we will try our best. She has promised to come back and help out a little in the fall, but she will spend the summer traveling with her husband overseas! We thank her and wish her well, and ask that God Bless her in a very special way.

4 Page 4 June 10, 2012 DON T FORGET TO RECYCLE IN OUR PARISH PAPER RETRIEVER When you come to Mass, bring your recyclable paper: Newspapers; Magazines; Mailings; Catalogs; Office Paper; School Paper. Help the earth Help the parish! Parish Stewardship: WEEKLY OFFERING: Sunday, June 3, 2012 $10,043 Weekly Budget $8,900 TODAY S READINGS First Reading This is the blood of the covenant that the LORD has made with you (Exodus 24:3-8). Psalm I will take the cup of salvation, and call on the name of the Lord (Psalm 116). Second Reading Christ is the mediator of a new covenant (Hebrews 9:11-15). Gospel This is my body. This is my blood of the covenant (Mark 14:12-16, 22-26). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 11:21b-26, 13:1-3; Mt 5:1-12 Tuesday: 1 Kgs 17:7-16; Mt 5:13-16 Wednesday: 1 Kgs 18:20-39; Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: 1 Kgs 18:41-46; Mt 5:20-26 Friday: Hos 11:1, 3-4, 8c-9; Eph 3:8-12, 14-19; Jn 19:31-37 Saturday: 1 Kgs 19:19-21; Lk 2:41-51 Sunday: Ez 17:22-24; Ps 92; 2 Cor 5:6-10; Mk 4:26-34 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Monday: Tenth Week in Ordinary Time; St. Barnabas Wednesday: St. Anthony of Padua Thursday: Flag Day Friday: The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Saturday: The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary LITURGICAL MINISTERS JUNE 16 & 17 5:00 8:30 10:30 ALTAR SERVERS Rhyan Carr Ellen Legatzke John Murphy Maudette Carr Jim Hargadon Susan Kumler Jack Kernan Pat Koko Evan Bell Ellie Mann MINISTERS OF THE WORD Ginny Jones Tom Schouten MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST Claudia Zinanni Fannie Cooper Renee Smith-Quinn Gordon Bell Kathy Mortell Valerie Jennings MASS INTENTIONS MON. JUNE 11 8:30 FOR OUR PARISHIONERS TUE. JUNE 12 8:30 +MARY ESPOSITO BY: EVIE STOCKINGER WED. JUNE 13 8:30 +PAUL MARSHALL BY: THE MARSHALL FAMILY THU. JUNE 14 8:30 +JAMES FINN, SR. & JAMES FINN, JR. BY: MARY FINN FRI. JUNE 14 8:30 +LARRY MIMS SAT. JUNE 16 9:00 +ROBERT WHEEL Ian Elsen Grace McGuire Kim McGuire Patricia Long Marie Wheel Mary Howard John McGuire Diane Cameron Lisa Warpness Hanna Sewell Katie Walker Bill Holmes Jan Kieckhefer 5:00 +RUTH & THOMAS CONNERY BY: THE KOKO FAMILY SUN. JUNE 17 8:30 +MARY KAY LYNCH BY: ST CATHERINE-ST LUCY PARISH FAMILY 10:30 +TONY CLINTON BY: PAT BROCKEN LORD HEAR MY PRAYER Janette Alexander, Robert Alexander, Coletta Ali, Alvaro Arellano, Rebecca Arnold-Sauer, Marian Bannister, William Brandstrader, Jim Beals, Rose Beesley, Elizabeth Cox, Margaret Cragg, Lillian Czaplicki, Lynn Galuska-Elsen, Johnnie Evans, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Faerber, Mary Finn, Doris Foston, Susan Fuentes, Lucille Gill, Lil Hinds, Phillip Hodak, Bridget Kernan Hubbard, Lena Jackson, Anna Jones, Charles Jones, Stanley Jones, Kelley Kline, Jeanette Knight, Judy Kukral, David Kalina, Dan Kalina, Kamile Kalina, Richard Keller, Jr., Suzie Kemp, Brent Lano, Reneé Estese Long, Robert Lewis, Eliza Mathews, Christopher Mauritz, Vincent Miniscalco, Andrew Mitchell, Sarah Mittler, Mary McGlynn, Barbara O Brien, Harvey Page, Joe & Mary Peery, Lester Phillips, Marlene Rebstock, Gerald Richard, Mark Robbins, Deb Serra, Carlton Shanks, Phyllis Shaw, Lucille Short-Sheridan, Carol Stadler, Mark Swietek, Audry Todd, Mary Triebes, Aaron Vanek, Jerome Washington, Sr., Cecil Wheeler, Bill White, Samuel Wilks

5 Page 5 June 10, 2012 WOMEN OF ST. CATHERINE ST. LUCY: SUMMER/FALL DISCUSSION & REFLECTION: MOTHERS, SISTERS, DAUGHTERS The women of St. Catherine St. Lucy Parish are invited to gather this summer and fall for reflection and conversation. Shelby Boblick will facilitate the discussion, and we ll use as a catalyst the 22 women portrayed in Mothers, Sisters, Daughters: Standing on Their Shoulders, a book by Edwina Gateley and Sandra Mattucci. Here are women upon whose shoulders all women stand, from every continent, time period, and walk of life. They include saints, mystics, and martyrs; reformers, writers, and environmentalists. These amazing women have all made the world a better place by pursuing their dreams and visions often against enormous odds. We ll discuss these women s lives and how they, in turn, call each of us to be the best of who we are. Shelby will supply the books each week. No need to prepare in advance. If you want your own, the book is available on amazon.com for about $14. It matters not at all if you miss a week or several weeks. You are most welcome to join us as and when your schedule permits. Drop-ins are encouraged! Bring your female friends from the area, visitors, or relatives. All are welcome: once, occasionally, or on a regular basis. To accommodate a variety of schedules, we ll offer duplicate sessions each Monday: one at 1 p.m. and another at 7:30 p.m. Please join us at whichever time suits you and your life. No need to come at the same time each Monday. You may attend during the afternoon one Monday and during the evening next time. Our first session will take place on Monday, June 25. If possible, please bring a photo of your mother that Monday. Watch the bulletin for more details. Questions or concerns? Call Shelby Boblick at CLUB WINNER June 10, 2012: $25: #160 James & Alice Marshall OUR LIVING WORD: FOR REFLECTION Take time each week to reflect upon the CURRENT Sunday s Scripture. We are fed by the Word so we can live out the Word SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLODD OF CHRIST JUNE 9-10, 2012 Like Christ, I give my body and blood for others whenever I... I have experienced passing over from death to new life when... PREPARING TO RECEIVE AND HEAR THE WORD OF GOD Each week introductions to the 1st and 2nd Readings for the UPCOMING Sunday are offered. Their sole purpose is to help all of us receive and hear the Word of God. ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JUNE 16-17, 2012 First Reading: Ezekiel 17: Ezekiel was a major Old Testament prophet who ministered to the Jewish people exiled in Babylon. He often used parables and dramatizations to convey his message. In this passage, Ezekiel uses the image of tress to talk about the restoration of Israel. Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:6-10 We continue this weekend to read from Paul s second letter to the Corinthians. In this section of the letter, Paul describes our life on earth as a pilgrimage home to heaven. STEWARDSHIP & SCRIPTURE: June 10, 2012 Holy Trinity Then he took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them and they all drank from it. - Mark 14:23 Jesus, the perfect steward, gave thanks, just before He gave Himself to us completely for our salvation. He offered us the chance to drink from His cup. In Eucharist we meet Christ personally and, if we listen to Him, we will know what drinking from His cup means for each of us. Often it means our own sacrifice giving up some of our time, talent and treasure to do His work on earth.

6 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL OPPORTUNITY FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! QUESTION OF THE WEEK (Based on the Gospel of Mark 14:12-16, 22-26) This is my blood of the covenant... remember the stories of boys who become blood brothers? What are the most common concepts you associate with shedding of blood throughout history? Are most of your ideas connected to relationships, promise and commitments? How do you understand the covenant that Jesus shed his blood? What is the significance in it being His blood? Do the lives of the martyr inspire you in a similar manner? Do you believe these martyrs could also say, This is the blood of the covenant?... AND LET IT BEGIN WITH ME. Before he died, Rabbi Zusya of Hanipol said, In the world to come, they will not ask me, Why were you not Moses? They will ask me, Why were you not Zusya? [Tales of the Hasidim] BRING THE WHOLE FLOCK TO HOMETOWN NAZARETH: WHERE JESUS WAS A KID! The Tri-Village parishes are sponsoring a vacation bible school experience for the whole family---and it s FREE! The dates/time are: Monday, June 18 through Friday, June 22nd from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. We are using the facilities at St. Giles for this family-centered experience. Do you like to sing? Tell stories? Act? Your likes can be put to good use if you volunteer to help out with this event! This is also an opportunity for our teens because volunteers are needed to make this a success. Registration packets explaining Hometown Nazareth, including the various volunteer opportunities are available in the vestibule. WHAT WOULD YOU SAY... if a 1st grader asked you what does TRIDUUM mean? PEW REPORT & FAITH (in)formation! You may (or maybe not) have read or heard about a PEW report which, in so many words, indicated that Catholic Christians are on the lower end of knowing about their Faith. We might say compared to other Christian as well as other faith traditions that those surveyed didn t score very high. Well, here is an effort to help all of us cram for any further exams! The questions/answers aren t meant to make us experts but, rather, more informed reminded members of the Catholic Church. to be continued! Registration for Religious Education Children currently participating in our PREF (Parish Religious Education Family) are automatically enrolled for the sessions. Registration for new 1st through 8th graders is VERY SIMPLE! Registration information is available in the vestibule as well as in the rectory. Please remember that children prepare for two consecutive years before celebrating either 1st Eucharist or Reconciliation.. For more information please contact Jim at or st.c.st.l.jim@gmail.com. Thanks! LUCIENNE HOUSE: PHASE II The first phase of work in Lucienne House (the former convent) was a great success because of YOU! Now we enter into Phase II: restoring the chapel and completing the 1st floor foyer and office areas. Work in the chapel requires scraping, plastering, painting, and, if necessary, carpeting of the floor. Your generosity in Phase I was humbling. We take the bold step now and ask for your support in Phase II. Our estimate for all the work is $8900. This is a large sum, yes; yet we have anonymous donors who have already helped monetarily! AND for Phase II we are indeed blessed to have AN ANONY- MOUS DONOR WHO WILL MATCH ALL FUNDS RECEIVED! Thank you for anything you can do in this effort. Oh! Now there are envelopes available for your use in this effort. You ll find them in the Gathering Space!

7 ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA ST. LUCY PARISH CELEBRATES FR. DAN WHITESIDE THANK YOU! GOD BLESS YOU! COME HELP CELEBRATE FR. DAN THIS SUNDAY, JUNE 10TH, 2012 AT 10:30AM MASS, FOLLOWED BY A RECEPTION IN MAGUIRE HALL

8 Church Name & Number Saint Catherine/St. Lucy # N. Austin Oak Park, IL Phone Contact Person Hyacinth Pettey Software Microsoft Publisher 2003 Adobe Acrobat 6.0 Windows XP Printer HP Professional Series 2000C Number of Pages Sent 1 through 8 Sunday Date of Bulletin June 10, 2012 Attention Tina, The graphic on the front cover will be: e06-10a