The Community of the Holy Name of Jesus. September 8, Twenty--third Sunday In Ordinary Time. Twenty.

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1 The Community of the Holy Name of Jesus September 8, 2013 Twenty Twenty--third Sunday In Ordinary Time

2 Holy Name Parish September 8, 2013 Cedar Lake, Indiana Twenty-third third Sunday in Ordinary Time Liturgical Schedule Saturday, September 7 7:00 AM At Friary 5:00 PM Joan Torrence Sunday, September 8 Twenty-third third Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:00 AM Intention of Parishioners 9:00 AM Ann Wojnar Mary J. Poirier 11:00 AM Otto Foreman Wanda Torok Monday, September 9 Tuesday, September 10 Wednesday, September 11 7:00 AM At Friary ~ Margaret Speight Thursday, September 12 Friday, September 13 Saturday, September 14 7:00 AM At Friary 5:00 PM Jung Family Rosemary Kleine Sunday, September 15 Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:00 AM Intention of Parishioners 9:00 AM Special Intention 11:00 AM Martin & Frank McNelis To view our Bulletin and Newsletter on line check out our website at Gospel Reflection September 8, rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Wis 9:13 18b; Ps 90:3 4, 5 6, 12 13, Phlm 1:9 10, 12 17; Lk 14:25 33 From the Book of Wisdom today we hear that without the help of the Spirit, God remains a mystery to us: Who can conceive what the Lord intends?. Echoing the teaching of Plato, the writer tells us that the corruptible body burdens the soul. We must depend on God in order to rise above our human limitations. Through God s gift of Wisdom, thus were the paths of those on earth made straight. Paul s letter to Philemon, written from prison, illustrates how Christianity calls us to act in a new way. Onesimus, a slave of Philemon, has run away and is now with Paul; Onesimus converts to Christianity, and Paul is sending him back to Philemon with a letter encouraging Philemon to welcome him back no longer as a slave / but a brother / in the Lord. Though Paul does not directly attack the institution of slavery, he writes with the Christian understanding that we are all united in Christ. Onesimus is returning not as a runaway slave but as a brother in Christ. Paul urges Philemon to welcome him as you would me. Discipleship has its cost; that is the message of Jesus in today s Gospel. Jesus tells us that to be a disciple, we must put God first, even before our closest family relationships. The word translated hate does not have the same meaning as it does today (unless Jesus is using hyperbole, a rhetorical device employed even in biblical writing). Scholars interpret the word as calling for giving family relationships a lower priority than our relationship with God. Discipleship is not a choice we should take lightly. We should consider the cost before we accept the call, knowing that God will never abandon us. For reflection: What is my cost of discipleship? What can I do to grow in the gift of Wisdom? Become a fan on Facebook.

3 September Events for the Month 7 ~ Tamale Sale 8 ~ Prayer Shawls in Church Tamale Sale 9 ~ 11 AM Prayer Shawl Ministry Meeting (CR1) SJE 8 PM AA (CB) 8 PM Alanon (CR2) 10 ~ 5 PM St. Clare Kitchen (CB) 7 PM St. John 11 ~ 5-7 PM Parish Office open 6:30 PM Baby Bottle Ministry Vol. (CR1) 6:30 PM Pastoral Council Meeting (CR2) 7 PM Basic Caning Practices (CB) 12 ~ 9:15 AM Faith Sharing (FFO) 10 AM AA (CB) 6 PM St. Vincent depaul Meeting (CR1) 6:30 PM Instrumentalists 7 PM Cantors 13 ~ 1 PM Ministry Architects (CR1) 14 ~ Rental Jung Reunion Ministry Architects (CR1) Deliver Tamales 6 PM The Bowl 15 ~ Deliver Tamales Generations of Faith 10:15 AM (Gym) Ministry Architects in church basement 6 PM Mexican Independence Day Mass (CB) 16 ~ 6 PM Generations of Faith (Gym) SJE 8 PM AA (CB) 8 PM Alanon (CR2) 17 ~ 5 PM St. Clare Kitchen (CB) 7 PM Ecumenical Service at St. Michael the Archangel National Catholic Church, Cedar Lake 18 ~ 5-7 PM Parish Office open 19 ~ 9:15 AM Faith Sharing (FFO) 10 AM AA (CB) 6:30 PM Finance Meeting (CR1) 21 ~ 9 AM Garden Volunteer Meeting on site Faith Formation Generations of Faith News Our first session for the year will be September 15 at 10:15 AM or September 16 at 6 PM. We meet in the gym of the school once a month and the sessions last for about 2.5 hours. All in the parish are welcome! If you have never been a part of GOF, make a commitment to yourself and your faith life to attend a session this year. Each session is $10. and includes a meal and all materials. Family registrations for the year are $125. If you are new to our parish and have questions, contact Mercedes or maustgen9092@att.net All preparation for First Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation take place through the Generations of Faith programming. Registration forms are available at the above and in the parish office. Faith Sharing As we begin a new school year, we also begin another year of Adult Faith Sharing on Thursday mornings in the Faith Formation Office at 9:15 AM. If you are interested in some good conversation and a little stretching of the knowledge of your faith, you are welcome to join us. Planning to Marry? The Diocese requires that couples begin preparing for their marriage in the church at least six months prior to their wedding date. Couples must contact Father Ed to get started There will be a marriage preparation session on Sunday, September 29 from 8 AM to 3 PM in the Rectory. Please contact Dan & Zara Fagen to register at or zarafagen@yahoo.com Location for Events: PC Parish Center CB Church Basement FFO Faith Formation Office ~ Parish Center G Gym LR Living Room DR Dining Room CR1 New addition upstairs conference room CR2 New addition downstairs conference room Knights of Columbus The Knights of Columbus offers Catholic men a family oriented, fraternal, service organization to enhance their faith and to be an active part of church, community, family, culture of life, and youth activities.

4 Those who need our prayers Florence Armstrong Bob & Lida Barney Bill Bradtke Joe Brav, Sr. Ray & Josephine Chmielewski Mary Lou Deno Bob Eberle Margaret Engle Ann Gadomski Ed & Marie Govert Joey Guerrero Rosemarie Haberlin Mickey Hasse Karen Hathaway Mary Hays Rosalie Hoffman Henry Huppenthal Amalia Hutchins Richard Johnson Bruce Kitchell Ron Kokot Mary Kozlowski Jeff Kubiak Monica & Fred Kujawa Bonnie Kulig Dale Laking Debbie Longfellow Tom Manning Jo Manes Dean Martin Joy Marzynski Mary Jane & Jim Molnar Raymond Mosser Dan & Dodie Nolan Jeff Obarski Joe O Dea Robert O Donnell Maureen Oxley Cecelia Rahaw Bob Reeves Ed Regnier Michael & Carol Rowe John Ruane Lucille Shroka Betty Sims Dave Sims Eric Sprehe Jeannette Stoyakovich Barb Stuart Gerry Thiel Mary Lynn Urbanski Ed Wachter Pat & Rich Wisniewski Greg Wornhoff Matthew Yakubik Cathy Zajac Bob Zerby St. Vincent de Paul News Community Garden News Peace & Justice The annual SVDP Walk for the Poor will be held again this year at Lemon Lake County Park on the 28th of September Anyone interested in walking can pick up forms after church in the back by the doors or see Kathy Bolger or Pat Wozniak. If you know of someone or a family who needs help, please have them call and leave a message. Someone from St. Vincent de Paul will return their call. Wednesday, September 11th 7-8 PM in church basement We have an opportunity to offer a class On Basic Canning Practices taught by award-winning Cedar Lake gardener Vera Dines-Whitlow. This is a great opportunity to learn how to can or freeze your fruits and vegetables to enjoy all year long. And it s FREE! If interested in attending please contact Anita Torok ANITAATOROK1@aol.com Upcoming garden events: Sept 11, 6:30 PM Master Gardening Lecture Series Bringing new life to old gardens Munster Library 8701 Calumet Ave, FREE Sept 16, 6-7 PM Fall lawn care and Maintenance followed by 7-8 PM St. John Garden Club Public meeting. St. John Library 9450 Wicker Ave. FREE Sept 19, 6:30 PM Master Gardening Lecture Series Winter sowing, seed starting made easy. Highland Library 2641 Jewett St. FREE Sept 21, 9 AM Holy Name Community Garden Meeting on-site. Last Fall harvest. Oct 2, 3-4 PM Afternoon Garden Series Plant problems Welcome! Lake County Central Library 1919 W 81 st. Ave. (Rt.30) Merrillville. Mtg. Rm. B FREE

5 Peace & Justice Annual September Ecumenical Service All are welcome! Tuesday, September 17 At 7 PM St. Michaels the Archangel National Church Cedar Lake Fellowship following the service. Tamale Sale Fundraiser Sponsored by the Holy Name Hispanic Ministry Unitos in Christ (United in Christ) Chicken-Pork-Cheese Tamales will be available For $11 per dozen Orders will be taken after Mass on August 31st & Sept. 1 September 7 & 8 Delivery will be Sept 14 & 15th Holy Name Celebrates Mexican Independence Day Sunday, Sept. 15 Mass at 6PM Social immediately following in church hall. Parish Life Would You Like To Share Your Time and Talent? Looking for a way to share your time and talent and be a part of a vital and rewarding ministry? Since our ministry began in 2008, a small group of dedicated woman have produced over 650 shawls/lap robes, and over 100 Baptism blankets. We are thrilled that so many people have been touched by our handmade shawls, lap robes and Baptism blankets. We are touched by the many heart-felt thank -you notes we receive from people who were given our items. With the steady growth of our parish, the need for shawls, lap robes, and Baptism blankets has increased. Currently, we are in need of more volunteers to join our ministry. You can knit, crochet or weave items from your home and drop them off at the rectory. Feel free to use any pattern of your choice, or we can offer you pattern ideas. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call Anita at or Mary at and we will be happy to talk with you. Please consider being a part of this very rewarding ministry. Prayer Shawls are available during office hours in the Parish Office. Looking for Volunteers Do you have 2 hours to spare on the last Tuesday of each month from 9-11 AM? Since we began printing the monthly Newsletter 13 years ago, there is a small, very dedicated group of volunteers who meet monthly to collate, fold and sort the newsletters. It s a fun group that provides lively conversations while the work is being done. If you have the time, we would be happy for you to join us. Questions? Call Wanda at or Mary at

6 Parish Life Baby Bottle Ministry The Holy Name Baby Bottle Ministry is gearing up for the Fall Baby Bottle Drive. With approximately 900 families registered in our parish, we have 300 bottles for distribution and a goal of $ Please help us to support the young women in our area who choose life and motherhood by participating in the October Baby Bottle Drive. If you are interested in helping or would like additional information, please contact Sandy Lewis sllewis6664@hotmail.com The need is great; the laborers are few. Bowling Time If you are interested in joining us, please call Maureen Steinberg at or steinbergshouse@comcast.net. Bowlers from last year should also let me know that they are returning. Please let me know by September 9 th. The cost will be $12 per person. This does not include shoe rental. Please join us to have some fun and to meet new people! Stewardship August 25, 2013 Regular Collection & Holy Day 7, Children s Envelopes 6.75 Loose Collection Renovations 1, School Support -0- Assumption Collection Total 10, /50 Raffle Results August 25, Players Winning Number 894 No Winner Drawn by: Nan Onest Witnessed by: Dick Kutchek National Catholic Society of Foresters The National Catholic Society of Foresters, Our Lady of Help Court 865, will be hosting a diocesan meeting on Saturday, September 21 at the After 4 Club. IN attendance will be the courts from Hammond (513) and Griffith (911) and our court. There will be a lunch at noon and games to follow. Please bring a $5 gift for the games. Cost is $12 for lunch. Please contact Margie Willy at or Lorrie Nelson for a reservation. See you all there. Our next event will be an anniversary party on Saturday November 2. Info will be in October bulletins. SPONSOR OF THE WEEK Acron Insurance Agency This bulletin is brought to us weekly, free of charge thanks to our sponsors. Please view this complete ad on the back of the bulletin and be sure to patronize our advertisers and let them know you saw their ad in the bulletin.

7 Holy Name Parish September 8, 2013 Holy Name Mission Statement Holy Name Parish is a thriving Roman Catholic community that strives to create a welcoming atmosphere for many people from diverse cultures and various backgrounds. Using our time, talent and treasures, we are committed to responsible stewardship and financial accountability. We nourish our Catholic faith through our weekly sharing in the Eucharist; strengthened through intergenerational faith formation. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we dedicate ourselves to the service of those most in need, by being Disciples of Christ in the world. Reaffirmed November 13, Pastoral Council Members Rob Graham Diane Granger Tomas Jaimes Diane Jostes Bill Kozlowski Doris Mager Shirley Manning Ryan Steinberg Rosemary Vicari Jerry Wilkening Jerry Yardley Ron Zientara Father Ed Tlucek, ofm Deacon Ed Kozub Deacon Tom Kubik Holy Name Parish W. 133rd Avenue Cedar Lake, IN Fax St. Vincent depaul holyname4884@att.net etlucek@gmail.com thepackman@hotmail.com kubiktom@sbcglobal.net Nannette Onest Pastoral Associate nan.onest@comcast.net Mercedes Austgen Faith Formation Director maustgen9092@att.net Mary Kselman Office Manager mkselman@att.net Cindy Foreman Music Ministry cindyelsaforeman@gmail.com Wanda Burdan Office Staff wburdan@att.net