Born Into Eternal Life

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1 Born Into Eternal Life Buried from St. Cletus Parish November For everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under the heaven; a time to be born and a time to die. (Ecclesiastes 3:2) Joseph Naponiello Alison Mary Fitzpatrick Ida Ladisa Marie A. Latoza Mary Ellen Nemec Jennie Bernice Boerste Rosina Sommerio Ann Marie McManigal Eve T. Dudek James Francis Russell Edwin Charles Pendrys Ernest Blecic Beatrice Marie Zima Betty Niwa Marlene Polasek Emil Sergo Sandra Bielawa Clarice M. Nelson Michael Silverio Shauna Laatz Valeria Moskus John Thomas Burke Florence Ann Siemieniec Gilbert Fernandez Ruth Knue Donal J. Fox John Walter Kapa Stanley Thomas Rose Pipitone Barbara J. Adolf Mary Ann Nicoletti Antoinette Victoria Scherffias June Ascareggi Evelyn Banasiak Betty M. Horn Gertrude Mary Pacanowski Geraldine J. Gallagher Louis Thomas Zelazo Kathleen Sisul Robert L. Zimmermann Pamela Crumb Josephine Goetz Robert Soldat Richard Edward Kruse Joseph J. Norris Marilyn E. Cummings Frank J. Magdziarz Helen Fountain Betty Jane Zapf Patricia Novak Frank Malinowski Theresa Scala Richard P. Stamm Shirley Polaski Frank Miller Anthony J. Nappi

2 Page Two Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 26, 2014 Mass Intentions for the Week of October 27 November 2, 2014 Day Presider Time Intentions Subject to change Monday Fr. Baker 8:00 a.m. Henry Scaccia, Edwardina Wisner Tuesday Fr. Rodriguez 8:00 a.m. Ralph Johnston, June Garnett Wednesday Fr. Clark 8:00 a.m. Ann Dunbar, John Dunbar Battistoni, Julio Battistoni, Nan Rettig, Phyllis Prevenas Thursday Fr. Baker 8:00 a.m. Benjamin Patrick Hyink, Frank Condreras Friday Fr. Clark 8:00 a.m. George & Mary Clare O Connell, Albert Wiencek, Walter Johnston Saturday Sunday Fr. Rodriguez Fr. Clark & Fr. Rodriguez Fr. Clark Fr. Anglim Fr. Clark Fr. Baker Fr. Rodriguez 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Donald Renfro Michael Lombardo, Benjamin Patrick Hyink, Bob Soldat, Georgia Popp, Jim McNichols, Bob Husick Marco & Emilia Rattin, Dolores E. Kuchta, Karen Loch, Mary Ellen Nemec, Mrozinsky Family Mary Ricciardone & Calandriello Family Lorraine & George Kurland, Betty Horn, Sorrentino/Alfano Families, Ola Maveety Special Intention Angelo Cumbo, Betty Niwa, Frasco Family Souls in Purgatory WELCOME SUNDAY NEXT WEEKEND Welcome to all St. Cletus newcomers. Registration is available next weekend, November 1-2, 2014 in the church narthex, after the 5:00 p.m. Saturday Mass and the 7:00, 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 a.m. Sunday Masses. Please stop by, say hello, and become members. Please pray for those who have died and their families Shirley Polaski, sister of Edward Polaski Anthony J. Nappi, husband of Joyce May they rest in peace. Amen. Please remember our sick in your prayers: Judy Duque, Carolyn Sharpe, Stacy Rodey, Joanne Stevens, Linda McMahon, Roy Jenkinson, Erin Lively, Pauline Passardi, Bruce Byrne, Ed Barnicle, Grace Dominick, Glen Peters, Emily Ann Dziedzic, Collette Grisko-Dote, David Harrington, Dave McCoy, LaVerne Gill, Richard Rottinger, Ed Vokurka, Sr., Fernando Cabral, Joyce Arnold, Jackie Schickel, Jacquelyn Fuchs, Loretta Johncola, Catherine Mlot, Denise Rowalka, Marty Weber, Barbara Kotus, Hector Gonzalez, Donna Cameron, Anna Mae McCormick, Sharon Mylan, Mary Jamrozik, Shellye Bolton, Emily Devine, John Duda, George Duda, Steven Onusaitis, Lorraine Walter, Loretta Harwood, Marilyn Matesevac, Barbara Stamm, Teddy Kowalski, and Frances Klimcke. Also pray for our parishioners who are in nursing homes or are homebound unable to attend Mass. BORN TO LOVE We were born to love, we live to love, and we will die to love still more. Joseph Cafasso

3 October 26, 2014 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page Three NOTES FROM FATHER BOB THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 2014 In the first reading from the Book of Exodus, we hear that God s anger will flare up because the widow and the orphan are treated harshly in society. The people of Israel, through their historical experience of slavery in Egypt, were very conscious of the sufferings of the people who were oppressed and needed liberation. At the same time, as their economic and social status improved in the Promised Land, there was the danger of forgetting their roots and the experience of slavery. The prophets called them back to this experience and reminded them of the experience of being slaves. They were called to extend justice to the poorest in society and especially to those who had no protection or rights. The widow and the orphan were especially marginalized since they had no male figure to protect them. The justice of people was to mirror the justice of God who was always concerned for the poor and weak in society. Love is a very difficult word to understand these days. It has many different meanings. Often it can mean passionate, sexual, erotic, romantic love. Sometime it can mean affection like the love of a dog or a pet. The dog responds with faithfulness and fidelity, usually for reward. It can also refer to friendship between men or women. Love in the gospel means self-giving love concerned totally for the other rather than self. Love of neighbor can be described as creating the conditions, which enable others to be themselves and achieve their full potential. It is a love leading to action, which respects, enhances, sees the best in the others, helps, acts justly and seeks only the good of the other person. Is this sort of love humanly possible? At first it might not seem possible but it can only be lived with God s help and assistance. The gospel calls for continual striving to love like this but it does not expect perfection. It is reassuring that the saints were always very aware of their failing to live as God called. This is always an ideal, for which the Christian can hope. It is often said that love begins at home. There is a truth in this. Learning to respect and love at home can be most difficult, especially when families change; teenagers mature and readjustments have to be made. Love is always concerned for the good of another and this eventually means giving another freedom, which can be painful. Each person has to live his own successes and mistakes. Love allows this to happen and is ready to welcome home. The father of the prodigal son must have suffered much when his son went away. While he welcomed him home, he must have felt pain and joy when he returned. The commandment to love can be very difficult. Love is never satisfied. If love begins at home, then it has to extend outside the home, even to the very margins of society. Who are the weakest and poorest in society? Who are the ones like the orphan and the poor in Jewish society? The asylum-seekers? Those fleeing from their homeland because of persecution? Love demands that we respect them and extend justice to the stranger and foreigner in society. This may need conversion as we overcome prejudice and stereotypes. Welcoming others and speaking up for others will often meet resistance and scorn; faithfulness to the gospel calls for perseverance in witnessing to the truth in love. Faithfulness to the gospel will always be rewarded. ALL SAINTS DAY AND ALL SOULS DAY 2014 I WOULD LIKE TO REMIND EVERYONE THAT ALL SAINTS DAY SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1, THIS YEAR IS NOT A HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION. MASS ON THIS DAY FOR ALL SAINTS WILL BE THE 8:00 AM REGULAR SATURDAY MORNING MASS ONLY. ALL SOULS DAY IS CELEBRATED ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2, THIS YEAR. WE WILL REMEMBER OUR DEAD AT ALL MASSES STARTING WITH A BI-LINGUAL LITURGY ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1, AT 5:00 P.M. May All Our Faithfully Departed Rest in Peace, Father Bob Pastor

4 Page Four Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 26, 2014 BI-LINGUAL CELEBRATION OF ALL SOULS DAY PARISH COMMEMORATION OF THE DEAD The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed or All Souls Day is celebrated this year on Sunday, November 2, and the 5:00 p.m. anticipated Mass on Saturday evening, November 1. This year, our bi-lingual parish celebration, in which we especially remember all of our faithful departed who were buried from St. Cletus during the past year, will take place at the Saturday evening, 5:00 p.m. Mass. The Mass, celebrated in English and Spanish has become a beautiful tradition here at St. Cletus when we especially invite the families who have celebrated funeral Masses here since last All Souls Day, to join us in remembering their departed loved ones. During the celebration, the names of these beloved dead are read and family members are invited to light a candle in their honor. At the conclusion of the remembrances for these families, anyone who has lost a loved one is also invited to light a candle in their memory. If you have suffered the loss a loved one during the last year, we hope you will join us for this special Mass of healing and remembrance. Throughout the month of November, The Book of the Names of the Dead will be enthroned at the foot of the altar, where names may be added for the faithful departed who will be remembered at all Masses throughout the month. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Eph 4:32 5:8; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 13:10-17 Tuesday: Eph 2:19-22; Ps 19:2-5; Lk 6:12-16 Wednesday: Eph 6:1-9; Ps 145:10-14; Lk 13:22-30 Thursday: Eph 6:10-20; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10; Lk 13:31-35 Friday: Phil 1:1-11; Ps 111:1-6; Lk 14:1-6 Saturday: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a Sunday: Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-6; Rom 5:5-11 or 6:3-9; Jn 6:37-40, or any readings from no. 668 or from Masses for the Dead, nos SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Tuesday: Friday: Saturday: Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time; Priesthood Sunday; National World Youth Day (U.S.) Ss. Simon and Jude Halloween All Saints; First Saturday

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6 Page Six Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 26, 2014 FOOD PANTRY Thank you to all who continue to support this much needed and appreciated ministry. As you do your grocery shopping this week, here are a couple of things to remember: Most needed items at this time include rice, peanut butter & jelly, canned fruit, meals in a can/box, canned meat, tuna, boxed sides and extras such as cooking oil, juice, coffee and toilet paper. We need to constantly replenish our pantry shelves with staples and extras as our volunteers continue to pack bags for our November 13 monthly food distribution. All in date non-perishables, paper goods, laundry detergent, dish soap, etc. are most appreciated! GIVING TREE Stores are displaying Christmas decorations and advertisements for gift giving will soon be a common sight. As the season of Thanksgiving and the Holidays approach, we Christians are looking for ways to keep the true meaning of the season alive in our families. One way is to take part in our annual Giving Tree Project, which will begin on the weekend of November 15 and 16. Please watch upcoming Canticles for details. Also, if you or anyone you know in our faith community could benefit from this outreach, please let me know. Your request will be confidential. Thank you to all the volunteers who helped assemble the Giving Tree tags last Tuesday. Please check upcoming Canticles for more volunteer opportunities during this season. Your cheerful participation is what drives this awesome outreach. Mary Beth Ford Director of Social Concerns RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY A CARDINAL S CANDOR (PART 2 OF 2) Here are concluding excerpts from Chicago Cardinal Francis George s tale of two churches - the church of God and the church of State - in which he considers the consequences of swimming against the tide of the state religion. Swimming against the tide means limiting one s access to positions of prestige and power in society. It means that those who choose to live by the Catholic faith will not be welcomed as political candidates to national office, will not sit on editorial boards of major newspapers, will not be at home on most university faculties, will not have successful careers as actors and entertainers. Nor will their children, who will also be suspect. Since all public institutions, no matter who owns or operates them, will be agents of the government and conform their activities to the demands of the official religion, the practice of medicine and law will become more difficult for faithful Catholics. It already means in some states that those who run businesses must conform their activities to the official religion or be fined, as Christians and Jews are fined for their religion in countries governed by sharia law. Who among us can deny that this tale has a troubling basis in current reality? Yet the Cardinal assures there are some who still do not want their beloved country to transform into a fake church. He is surely right but those faithful must now stand and speak. The protection of life depends on them.

7 October 26, 2014 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page Seven REMINDER! PLEASE... RETURN FILLED BABY BOTTLES TO CHURCH - NOVEMBER 1-2 Next weekend our volunteers will be in the Narthex of the church before and after the Masses to collect the baby bottles that were passed out two weeks ago. The money we collect will be given to Women s Care Center of La Grange (47th South 6th Ave, Suite 1, La Grange 60525, (708) , womenscarecenter@core.com). This center is available to help women and families in our neighborhood. It is dedicated to serving the community with care and compassion reaching clients with heart-to-heart counseling, free pregnancy tests and ultrasound referrals, fertility awareness and abstinence education plus material assistance and medical and housing referrals. This allows parents in our area who are struggling, to better be able to accept their baby as a gift, rather than a burden. If you are blessed with abundance, some of the costs that you could help the center pay are: $10.00 for a clinic quality pregnancy test; $25.00 for a large package of diapers; $35.00 for a large can of baby formula; $50.00 for a baby layette for a newborn; $70.00 for an ultrasound; $ to offset some of the cost of the Google ad campaign that we use to reach women who need help. If you cannot give much, give what you can! If you didn t get a bottle, any donation is welcome even without the bottle. If you wish to give a check, please make it payable to Women s Care Center of La Grange. The more money we collect, the more mothers and families we can help. The center receives no governmental assistance nor are they supported with church money. Literally, YOU give them the money they need to operate and help these women and their families who CHOOSE LIFE for their babies. Thank you for being a lifesaver! Wayne & Marianne Hamilton Saint Cletus Parish Committee for Respect Life Activities Dear St. Cletus Parishioners, It was a joy for me to be present at the Sunday Liturgies the weekend of September 13-14, My message to all of you was one of sharing the joy of the Good News with the itinerant people of the circus community. I am grateful for your hospitality during my visit, for the opportunity to meet so many new friends, and for your generosity in the second collection. I returned to the circus and I shared with them my experience in your Catholic community. The donation funds are used solely for reaching out to the itinerant community of circus personnel with a presence which witnesses to discipleship of Jesus Christ. Religious instruction is one of the key elements of this ministry coupled with the training and supervision of lay leadership on the circuses which results in the empowerment of Christian community. Sincerely, Sr. Dorothy Fabritze, MSC WORD OF LIFE Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I dedicated you, a prophet to the nations I appointed you. -Jeremiah 1: CCD) Used with permission Daylight Savings Time ends Sunday, November 2. Clocks go back one hour on Saturday (11-2) /early Sunday morning). Morning will be lighter but will grow dark earlier.

8 Page Eight Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 26, 2014 DAY OF THE SPIRIT Be reassured you were not experiencing the early tremors of an autumn earthquake. It was the power of the Holy Spirit moving through Morrissey Hall touching the lives of our 8 th grade Confirmation candidates. Seventy-five students from our school and Religious Ed. programs participated in a day long retreat filled with activities, a film, discussions, presentation, reflection time, and the celebration of Reconciliation and the Eucharist. Catechists, a teacher, and Moms generously served as facilitators of small groups of candidates and also helped serve breakfast snacks and lunch. We were pleased to have Fr. Ken direct the retreat day. This day is another step in the candidates preparation process. We ask that you take a name or two out of the baskets that will be in church this weekend and remember them in prayer. Paulette Bolton Director of Parish Catechesis//Formation The Spirit at work among our Confirmation Candidates! Adolf Funeral Home & Cremation Services Adventist Hinsdale Hospital Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital All Around Amusement Annella Family Bannerville USA, Inc. CJ Wilson Mazda of Countryside Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage/Dave Sipek Friends of the Capital Campaign Hallowell & James Funeral Home JH Web Marketing, Inc. Bill Jacobs Land Rover Hinsdale Lumes Pancake House/Bona Pit/Klapsis Family Royal Envelope R.W.S. Landscaping & Lawncare Southwest Town Mechanical Mark & Margaret Bentley Hurley Construction Lagunitas Brewing Co. Ledo s Pizza El Patron A Modern Taqueria Windy City Music

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12 Page Twelve Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 26, 2014 HOLY NAME SOCIETY ST. CLETUS Tickets for the annual Hank Maday Turkey Raffle are available for purchase this weekend in the church narthex. Tickets are $2 each or $20 for a whole card. Dan Gibbons The next book is: The Chaperone by Laura Moriarty We will meet to discuss it on Tuesday, November 11, at 7:00 p.m. in Room 98 in the Education Building THOMAS BERRY: THOMAS THE TEACHER THOMAS THE MAN Saturday, Nov. 8, 8:30-noon Facilitator: Carolyn Toben In celebration of the 100 th anniversary of Thomas Berry s life and work, we gather with Carolyn Toben who spent many hours over the course of ten years with Thomas, renowned priest, author and cultural historian. She engaged him in deep discussion about his foundational thinking on the human-earth-divine relationship. Her book, Recovering a Sense of the Sacred Conversations with Thomas Berry is based on her personal notes, practices and reflections from these conversations. In our time together, we will share excerpts from Thomas Berry s wisdom of the heart and reminiscences from someone who knew him well. Join us at The Well Spirituality Center: 1515 West Ogden Avenue / La Grange Park - (708) e- mail: thewell@csjoseph.org. * Cost: $35 Grab your family and friends and join us for the 9th Annual Falcon 5K Run/Walk to benefit St. Francis Xavier School. Race Starts at Richmond & Waiola Avenues on Saturday, November 8th at 8:30am. Register online at HEALING NIGHT AT ADOLPH FUNERAL HOME Healing Night at Adolf Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 28, is from 7-9:00 p.m. for those dealing with the loss of a loved one. Learn about guardian angels, Reiki Healing, Qi-gong and how divine guidance can bring comfort, support and increased energy to your life. Your spirit can be restored! Refreshments provided. Call Karen Schultz for more information (708) or RSVP to Donna at (630) COME JOIN US! Enjoy an Anti-Aging, Fun, Fitness Program for the Body and Brain! Wednesday, October 29, at 1:00 p.m. Lyons Community Center 4200 S. Lawndale, Lyons The movements are stimulating and easy...perfect to do with your friends and family! We teach you anti-aging techniques for balance, flexibility, neuroplasticity for BRAIN & movement for Body! Walk in or wheel in with your chair! For more information & to R.S.V.P.: Contact Comfort or nwchicago@comfortkeepers.com

13 October 26, 2014 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page Thirteen ST. CLETUS ONLINE GIVING DONATIONS MADE EASY We encourage you to make online donations by logging onto our website, and click on the Donate button and register using your checking account, debit card or credit card. Questions? Call Mary Zwolinski at the rectory, (708) JUST A REMINDER Next weekend, November 1-2, there will be a second collection for All Saints and All Souls Day Masses. WEEK AT A GLANCE DAY/DATE Sunday. October 26 Monday, October 27 Tuesday, October 28 Wednesday, October 29 Thursday, October 30 Friday, October 31 Saturday, November 1 Sunday, November 2 TIME 7:00 a.m. 12 Noon 3:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 12 Noon 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. 7:00 a.m. 2:30 p.m. LOCATION/ ROOM # C-Narthex/E MH MH S-200 S-200 MH S-200 S-202 RB S-98 K-Lobby S-Music S-213 S-Music HALLOWEEN! MH C-Narthex/E C-Narthex/W C-Narthex/E C-Narthex/W C EVENT Holy Name Society Turkey Raffle Sale Confirmation Sponsor Meeting Volunteer Appreciation Day Kairos Meeting Kairos Meeting Men s Basketball Kairos Meeting Hispanic Ministry Men s Prayer Group Mission Ladies CREDO Adult Ed Oremus Class Teens Leaving for Kairos Retreat Children s Choir Girls Grades 3-4 Hispanic Family Ministry Meeting Chancel Choir Rehearsal Altares y Ofrendas Baby Bottle Collection Welcome Committee Baby Bottle Collection Welcome Committee Kairos Closing Ceremony C Church Narthex Church Vestibule (East & West) MH Morrissey Hall S School (Education Building) RB Rectory Basement

14 Page Fourteen Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 26, 2014 PARISH MISSION STATEMENT St. Cletus Catholic Parish of the Archdiocese of Chicago is a Christian community of believers and followers of Christ Jesus. We call and welcome all to join our family of faith as we seek to live the Gospel values in our daily lives, community and world. We are committed to providing spiritual nourishment through the worship of God, celebration of the sacraments, Christian education, and use of our time, talent and treasure in serving others with compassion and love. MASSES Saturday Evening: 5:00pm Sunday: 7:00am, 8:00am, 9:30am, 11:00am, 12:30pm (Spanish) Weekdays: Mon. thru Sat. 8:00am Evening before Holy Day: 7:00pm Holy Day: 6:30am, 8:00am BAPTISMS 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month at 11:30am. Parents must be registered parishioners and attend the Baptism Preparation class. Please make arrangements by calling the Rectory office ( ). ST. CLETUS SCHOOL BOARD DEPARTMENT POSITION Administration Fr. Bob Clark Pastor Jolene Hillgoth President Margaret Hayes Principal Executive Committee Mike Pusatera Chairperson Marty Mulcrone Vice Chairperson Heather Alpe Secretary WEDDINGS Dates and times are reserved for registered parishioners. Initial arrangements must be completed five months in advance of the wedding date. HOME/HOSPITAL VISITATION AND COMMUNION CALLS Please contact the Ministry of Care office ( ). EUCHARISTIC ADORATION AND BENEDICTION Adoration begins following the 8:00am Mass and continues during the day until 6:15pm the first Tuesday of the month. The Chaplet of Divine Mercy is prayed at 6:15pm followed by Benediction. Hispanic Adoration continues from 7:00pm until 8:00pm. CONFESSIONS Confessions every Saturday of the month: 4:15-4:45pm. Finance Committee Mike Magee Doug Rausch Development & Marketing Chris McLean Zlata Kozul-Naumovski Ron Skrip Ann Foley Eileen Dorchinecz Patrick Townsend Liaisons Robin Bourjaily Chris Bourjaily Chris McLean FSA President Athletic Assoc President Tech Comm Liaison RECTORY OFFICE HOURS Monday thru Saturday: 9:00am-5:00pm Sunday: 8:00am-12:30pm BULLETIN ARTICLES The deadline for Canticle article submission is 5:00 p.m. Friday, one full week prior to Sunday s publication. Articles may be submitted electronically to pdrobny@stcletusparish.com.