Church of the Holy Ghost

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1 Church of the Holy Ghost The Third Sunday of Easter April 15, 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. Third Sunday of Easter April 15- Faith Formation April 17 - Outer Strength/Inner Peace Emmaus Room 11 AM April 18- Knights of Columbus Meeting- Emmaus Room 7PM April 18- Adult Choir Practice Church 7 PM April 21 & 22- Second Collection for C.O.R.E. April 22 - Faith Formation April 22- Knights of Columbus Anniversary Mass 10:30 AM April 22- Youth Group Meets Gym 7 PM April 24- Outer Strength/Inner Peace Emmaus Room 11 AM April 24- First Eucharist Rehearsal -Church 6:30 PM April 24 - CCW Board Meeting- Emmaus Room 7 PM April 25 Adult Choir Practice Church 7 PM

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 Parish Mission Statement frjohn@holyghostparish.org dinoraffy@aol.com Theresa Bero, Business Manager tbero@holyghostparish.org Kelly Scardina, Bulletin Editor Carolyn Niehoff, Music Director hgbulletin@aol.com carolyn@holyghostparish.org Holy Ghost School School Office School website Dr. J. Antonio Jimenez, Ed.D., Principal tjimenez@holyghostschool.org Faith Formation Faith Formation Office Kathy Grant, Director of Faith Formation kgrant@holyghostparish.org 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. 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. Confirmation Celebrated each year and available to youth who have completed required preparation. 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. 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 Our Sanctuary Lamp BELIEVING IN JESUS CHRIST Throughout the Easter season, all three of the Sunday readings are taken from the New Testament the Christian scriptures. Together they explore what it means to believe in Jesus as the Christ, the One who fulfilled the prophecies of the Jewish scriptures. Today s selections refer to our human weakness, yet they emphasize the forgiveness and peace that are available to those who put their faith in Jesus Christ the righteous one (1 John 2:2). In the Acts of the Apostles Peter invites everyone to repent, therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be wiped away (Acts 3:19). The First Letter of John calls Jesus Christ expiation for our sins (1 John 2:2). Finally, in the Gospel Jesus greets the disciples with Peace and urges them to preach repentance, for the forgiveness of sins (Luke 24:47). Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Treasures From Our Tradition There are many ways in which religious communities are organized. Some have a central authority in a congregation, and others have a rule that is shared by all the members, but are a kind of federation of independent houses. Sometimes, congregations with distinct histories and ministries decide to merge. Several years ago, one of the largest mergers on record took place. Seven independent congregations of Dominican women religious, most in the Midwest, are now one new congregation enfolding more than seven hundred members spanning thirty-six states. The oldest of the founding groups, the so-called Kentucky Dominicans, began as a frontier community in Other communities have European roots. To get to this historic moment, the sisters spent many years in conversation, and approved the new structure by a two-thirds majority vote. This was then ratified by the Holy See. The merger allows the sisters to pool their resources in order to be more effective in ministry. They are living the Paschal Mystery, experiencing Christ s dying and rising in an inspiring way. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. 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: A Friend In memory of: Luz Carrera Our Sanctuary Lamp for the week of April 8th was lit through the generosity of: Halina Seskiewicz In memory of: Wlodzimierz Seskiewicz Daily Scripture READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 6:8-15; Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30; Jn 6:22-29 Tuesday: Acts 7:51 8:1a; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6ab, 7b, 8a, 17, 21ab; Jn 6:30-35 Wednesday: Acts 8:1b-8; Ps 66:1-3a, 4-7a; Jn 6:35-40 Thursday: Acts 8:26-40; Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20; Jn 6:44-51 Friday: Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117:1-2; Jn 6:52-59 Saturday: Acts 9:31-42; Ps 116:12-17; Jn 6:60-69 Sunday: Acts 4:8-12; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 29; 1 Jn 3:1-2; Jn 10:11-18 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, April 14th 5:00 p.m. Frank Knowski Sunday, April 15th 8:30 a.m. Ron Ostrega 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 perma- 10:30 a.m. For the parishioners of Holy Ghost Parish living and deceased Please note: Weekday intentions may be rescheduled due to changes or cancellations. CPO Dale Janetka- USCG LCP Colleen Ritter Marines PVT Ian Schauchuk-Army COL Jeffrey K. Klotz- Army ENS Matthew Starsiak Navy Monday, April 16th- 8:30 a.m. Joseph Kozera - Health & Blessings Tuesday, April 17th-8:30 a.m. Christopher Born Wednesday, April 18th-8:30 a.m. Anna & Marcin Zawitkowski 20th Wedding Anniversary Thursday, April 19th-8:30 a.m. Mason & Owen McIntosh Health & Blessings Friday, April 20th-8:30 a.m. Communion Service 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. 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 But whoever keeps his word, the love of God is truly perfected in him. -1 Jn 2:5 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 Page 4

5 Sunday Giving Weekly Goal.. $14,000 For Sunday, March 25, 2018 Stewardship Envelopes issued 1213 Adult Envelopes used Children Envelopes used 46 $ 8, Children s Donations $65.68 Rice Bowls $ Stewardship Corner 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: William and Karen Strawniak & Family In Memory of: Joe Patricelli 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. The following dates are open for donations. June 2 & 3 June 23 & 24 June 30 July 1 Most of July All of August Thank you for your generosity. Vocations Prayer Gracious God, You have called me to life and gifted me in many ways. Through Baptism You have sent me to continue the mission of Jesus by sharing my love with others. Strengthen me to respond to Your call each day. Help me to become all You desire of me. Inspire me to make a difference in others lives. Lead me to choose the way of life You have planned for me. Open the hearts of all to listen to Your call. Fill all with Your Holy Spirit that we may have listening hearts and the courage to respond to You. Enkindle in my heart and the hearts of others the desire to make the world a better place by serving as Lay Minister, Sister, Priest, Brother or Deacon. Amen. Did you know? Did you know that Holy Ghost Church C.O.R.E. donates $250 per month to the Bensenville-Wood Dale Food Pantry? Your C.O.R.E. offertory helps Holy Ghost help families, seniors, and others get food so they aren t forced to choose between buying groceries and paying bills. Your gift helps to provide food to keep our neighbors from going hungry. Servers for April 21st and 22nd Saturday, 5:00 pm Sunday, 8:30 am Sunday, 10:30 am Adults servers monitor their own schedule. Alex Rosone Kaelyn Hargadon Maxim Gasios Lauren Leider Page 5

6 Columbian Award Knights of Columbus headquarters in New Haven, Connecticut announced Holy Ghost Council of Wood Dale has earned the Columbian Award for the fraternal year The award recognizes excellence in programs that serve the Church, community, families, pro-life, and youth. KC charitable activities encompass an almost infinite variety of local, national and international projects. Our unique charities include the Christian Refugee Relief Fund, Disaster Relief, Ultrasound Initiative, and Coats for Kids. We also partner with international charities including Special Olympics, the Global Wheelchair Mission and Habitat for Humanity. Knights and their families have greater opportunities to participate in a variety of activities that deepen their faith, promote the New Evangelization, and strengthen our parishes. These activities include the Family Fully Alive Devotional Program, Father's Day Affirmation of Wedding Vows, Food for Families and the Keep Christ in Christmas Campaign. The Columbian Award is a great honor for us. We are extremely pleased, said Grand Knight Larry Bernett in accepting the engraved plaque from District Deputy Ron Metty. Knights of Columbus The Knights of Columbus is the world s largest Catholic lay organization. Families obtain economic security and stability through optional low-cost life and long-term care insurance programs and annuities. Knights enjoy belonging to an organization with others who share the same religious beliefs, who are joined together in a common cause, and who provide opportunity to develop lasting friendships. The organization has grown each year to nearly 2,000,000 Catholic men in 16 countries worldwide. In 2016, Knights gave more than 75,000,000 hours of volunteer service and donated over $175,100,000 to charitable needs and projects. Join the Knights of Columbus At their Anniversary Mass On Sunday, April 22nd At 10:30 AM Men of Holy Ghost Come join us! Call Tony Patricelli Page 6

7 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS INSURANCE FOUNDED BY A PRIEST TO PROTECT CATHOLIC FAMILIES The Knights of Columbus insurance story begins in the winter of 1882 in the basement of St. Mary s Church in New Haven, Conn. It was there that Knights of Columbus Venerable founder, Father Michael J. McGivney, gathered the men of his parish together to create a solution to a recurring problem. Many Catholics most of whom were immigrants were working and living in unfavorable conditions. And many, tragically, were dying young, leaving behind widows and orphans with insufficient financial resources. It was a cold reality that had confronted Father McGivney all too often not only in the lives of his parishioners but in his own. As a seminarian, he was forced to leave school and return home to aid his family when his father died unexpectedly. Though this story of financial ruin for Catholic families was common, Father McGivney was convinced that there was a way to change the ending. He knew that if the Catholic men in his parish came together in mutual aid, widows and orphans could receive the support they needed. He also knew that if Catholic men banded together, united by charity and unity, they could strengthen their faith, their families, and their communities. So, he established the Knights of Columbus, and with it, a pass-thehat insurance system to protect the Catholic families in his parish. Over time, that system has evolved, and today we stay true to our founding mission through our multi-billion dollar, top-rated insurance program. Members in the United States and Canada have exclusive access to our insurance program and products, including life insurance, retirement annuities, long-term care insurance, and disability income insurance. Insurance in force is a calculation of the total amount of money owed to policy holders. Put differently, $105 billion of life insurance in force means that the Knights of Columbus has a $105 billion promise to members and their families. The Knights of Columbus manages $22 billion of assets from their international headquarters in New Haven, Conn. The Knights of Columbus manages its assets in an ethical and responsible way. The Knights does not invest in companies that deal in: abortions, contraception, human cloning, embryonic stem cell research, for-profit health care that pays for any of the aforementioned, and pornography. In 2015 alone, the Knights of Columbus distributed $875 million to members and their beneficiaries in benefits, claims, maturities, annuities and dividends. The Knights of Columbus has more than 2 million active contracts in force. That means that hundreds of thousands of brother Knights have elected to help protect their families and their futures with the Knights of Columbus. Save the Date! June 3, 2018 Holy Ghost CCW Blood Drive! Page 7

8 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal Pledge Report The 2018 Ministries Appeal is underway. This is the first report. Thank you to all who have pledged. Thank you for your generosity. Your gifts will benefit so many through the thirty ministries our annual appeal supports. 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 March 18, 2018 PARISH GOAL: $53,300 AMOUNT PLEDGED: $47,463 AMOUNT PAID: $19,263 REMAINING BALANCE: $28,200 DONOR COUNT: Final Results PARISH GOAL: $51,533 AMOUNT PLEDGED: $61,982 AMOUNT PAID: $57,231 REMAINING BALANCE: $4,751 The Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal helps our parish and the Diocese of Joliet to provide countless ministries, programs and services to support our friends and neighbors in immeasurable ways. A mailing will soon be sent to all parishioners who have not yet made a gift to the CMAA. Despite the severe February snowstorm we encountered over Commitment (In-Pew) Weekend, we are confident we can still meet our goal if we all partner together. If you have not done so already, Bishop Conlon asks that you please reflect on God s gifts to you and prayerfully consider supporting the CMAA. A gift to the CMAA, no matter the amount, will make a difference! By partnering together, we can continue to spread the Gospel message in our Diocese through our ministries. Thank you for your support. Page 8

9 myparish App Feature of the Week How have you been utilizing myparish App? Did it help you have a more meaningful Lent as we had hoped? Thank you to so many of our Holy Ghost parishioners who have downloaded Holy Ghost s myparish App. We continue exploring the features in the App with the Feature of the week. It s not too late to download the app if you didn t get to it. Text App to Parish Info Find parish contacts all in one place. Connect easily with your parish. MyParish app puts all contacts in one place: location, phone numbers, and website at the simple tap of a finger. It makes it easy to find all the essential contact information for your parish community. Get directions, call or with a single tap. No wasted time searching about for names, numbers and s. Directions -Trying to explain to a visitor how to get to your parish? Simply tap the directions icon next to the address to bring up the map. Want even more help? Tap start on your phone and GPS will show you the way. Phone calls - -Connecting with the parish office is now easier than ever. No more memorizing or need to search for numbers. Right when you need it, where you need it. Just open the app, tap the phone button and be connected to the parish. - Sometimes ing is more convenient than calling. Tapping the button in the app will open your phone s program and address the message for you. All you have to do is write and send. Directory - A simple, organized and helpful list of all the important parish contacts is now at your fingertips. Haven t been sure who to contact at the parish when you have a need or question? There is no more need to guess. They are all listed with quick access via phone or . Pope You don t have to be signed up for Twitter to read Pope Francis daily reflections. Just click! Holy Ghost Parish Website; Eastern DuPage Deanery Website; Diocese of Joliet Website - Just Click! March Funerals In the Arms of the Lord Please pray for our departed Brothers and Sisters Antonette Pietrandoni Carol Ann Krzymowski Barbara Beebe Edward Nowicki March Wedding Celebrations Juan Moxthe And Sonia Sanchez Moxthe Page 9

10 Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick We will celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on Sunday, September April 29th 4th at the 10:30 a.m. Mass. The Sacrament of the Anointing of Sick is the prayer of Christ and His Church for the physical and spiritual health of the sick person. ( James 5:14-16) Who may receive the Sacrament of the Sick? All persons of any age who have a serious, acute or chronic physical illness Older persons who suffer from the weakening effects of old age Persons facing serious surgery Persons who suffer from anxiety, depression or drug addiction To receive this Sacrament, please fill out the form below and return to the Parish Office. If you have any questions, or would like more information, please call To attend the Anointing, kindly return this form by Friday, September April 27th. 2nd. Name: Address: Phone: I wish to receive the Sacrament of the Sick at the 10:30 a.m. Mass I will require transportation I use a wheelchair Reflections from the Saints So mighty is the physician who has come to us that he has healed all our sins! If we choose to be sick once again, we will not only harm ourselves, but show ingratitude to the physician as well. St Augustine Sermo 23A Page 10

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13 Around the Diocese Serra Club of DuPage The SERRA CLUB OF DUPAGE, a national organization supporting vocations to the priesthood and religious life, invites you to join them on Monday, April 16, The evening will begin at 6:00 PM with Rosary and Mass at St. Michael Church, 310 S. Wheaton Avenue, in Wheaton. Dinner will follow in the Parish Center. At the dinner, Father Mark Rosenbaum will be Guest Speaker. After high school, Father Mark worked as a letter carrier for the US Post Office for over a dozen years before entering Conception Seminary College in Missouri. After graduation from there, he entered Mundelein Seminary and was ordained a priest in Father Mark is now pastor of St John the Apostle Church in Villa Park. To find out more about SERRA or to make a reservation for the dinner, please contact Joann Carr: carrgeojo@gmail.com or April 25, 2018 Trauma-Informed Care Workshop The Homeless Prevention Committee of the DuPage County Continuum of Care is a group of nonprofit and government agencies who have been working together for years to prevent homelessness. Our Outreach Committee is hosting a discussion on "Trauma-Informed Care". Joy Newburn from Catholic Charities will be speaking about this very important topic. This free presentation is for leaders who interact directly with people in need. Becoming traumainformed means recognizing that people often have many different types of trauma in their lives. People who have been traumatized need support and understanding from those around them. Often, trauma survivors can be re-traumatized by well-meaning caregivers and community service providers. Understanding the impact of trauma is an important first step in becoming a compassionate and supportive community. Ascension of Our Lord 1S314 Summit Ave. Oakbrook Terrace, IL Wednesday, April 25, 2018 from 1:00pm-3:oopm Please RSVP to mmctarnaghan@loaves-fishes.org by Tuesday, April 24, 2018 Page 13

14 Holy Ghost Parish Blessing of the Food for the C.O.R.E. Recipients