All Souls Day November 2, 2017

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1 All Souls Day November 2, 2017 Mary Jakubowski Mary Panico Olga Janacek Chris Ellis Genevieve Romaszkiewicz Kevin Lynch Melani Banti James Wainer Sr. Robert Sejnost Veronica Pierson James Sullivan Mary Novak Jo Ann D Altorio Anne Kasal John Brom Kathleen Perry Virginia Hall William Klueg Denise Mewes Florence Breske Stephanie Stacken Solomea Pilipiszyn Carol Bykowicz Lois Brom Robert Erickson Marie Holly Margaret Petrovic Jeanette Glab Walter Winkler Joseph Wynn Nancy Morano Vera Carter Mary England Margaret Magnuson Jeanne Sweeney Kay Kozeluh Charlotte Palubicki Joseph Riley LeeRoy Latos Sr. Joan O Malley Fr. Angelo Biancalana Zofia Mankowski Kathryn Klueg Carolyn Bianchin Michael Makysm Gregory Panasky Josephine Linkus James Schulz Mary Ann Rich Paul Mueller Sr. Kathleen Gleason Albert Nabolitano Steven Sapienza Dorinda DeLuca Antonette Smerz Gloria Koukol Anthony Zaganto Dean Wittenberg James McMahon Mary J. Trtol Madelyn Ramelli Adele Zjawinski Gladys Mangaras Mary Perret Eternal Rest grant unto them O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time October 22, 2017

2 An issue arose 10 days ago when the contractor working on the parking lot exposed the heating pipe connecting the boiler, which is housed in the school, with the church. The men working on the parking lot had to dig around and under that pipe in order to build up the area underneath it and around it to match the rest of the parking lot. When it was exposed, they discovered the pipe s protective casing had crumbled and the pipe was leaking. This discovery immediately stopped the work on the parking lot until a decision was made as to what to do with that pipe. At the recommendation of the Construction Manager from the Archdiocesan Facilities & Construction Department and our Business Manager I decided the best option for the parish was to install an independent heating system for the church. The plan included replacing our current AC system with a modern one which can control both heat and cooling from a smart phone rather than having to use the computer in the school office. We have received a proposal to complete the work for about $229,000. Since this additional expense will empty out our accounts, I suggested we immediately begin replenishing those accounts using the Capital Improvement line on our envelopes or the Capital Improvement button on e-giving. I suggest we also re-think our 2nd Collection giving, choosing what we think is important, ignoring the others and giving what we may have given to them to the parish. Charity does begin at home. As I promised last Sunday, here is the list of 2nd Collections for the coming year. I have place and asterisk (*) before the ones I choose to support. Please feel free to choose your own. Second Collections /18 Catholic Campaign for Human Development Nov. 19th *Retirement Fund for Religious Dec. 10th The Church in Latin America Jan. 14, 2018 *Annual Catholic Appeal Feb *Catholic Charities May 13th *Fund for the Retired Priests June 10th Peter s Pence July 1st *Seminary Collection Sept. 23rd World Mission Sunday Oct. 21st Catholic Campaign for Human Development Nov. 18th *Retirement Fund for the Religious Dec. 9th If we take the money we budget for some of these collections and give it to Capital Improvement, we can begin to build up our financial accounts. Please remember we depend on the top line contribution [ My Stewardship Offering ] for the day-to-day operation of the parish, so please do not lower that figure to put something on the Capital Improvement line. Capital Improvement contributions need to be over and above the Stewardship Offering. In this case we cannot rob Peter to pay Paul. The other suggestion I mentioned: for those who may not have fulfilled your pledge to last year s Annual Catholic Appeal, if you still can afford to make that pledge, please give it to our Capital Improvement. The outstanding pledges stands around $5,000 which would benefit the parish. Plus you can deduct these payments from your taxes. I ve concentrated on the parking lot and the church heating and have failed to bring you up to date on the parish kitchen. I ve had a conversation with Ms. Sheri Sauer this week. She is a parishioner who has headed up this project for us: doing kitchens is her business. She informed me that there was a problem. (Surprise, surprise!) The tiles we had chosen for the kitchen floor come from Spain and we had been told it would take 6 to 8 weeks to deliver them. That was back in mid-august. But the person responsible for making that order didn't put it in until the beginning of September and word from Spain is that they can t guarantee delivery for another month maybe! We decided to cancel that order and buy something local that could be delivered by Wednesday. Finally, one thing that works out well. (I still won t believe it until I see for myself that the tiles are in the kitchen.) And the saga goes on. Father Denis Page 2

3 Monday, Oct. 30 6:30pm Play Practice PC/rm 216 6:30pm Boy Scouts - C Tuesday, Oct. 31 3pm 7pm Wednesday, Nov. 1 7pm 8pm Adoration All Saints Vigil Mass NO Faith Formation Class All Saints Mass Adoration Thursday, Nov. 2 4:30pm SPRED M 6pm Cub Scouts Den Mtg - C 7pm All Souls Mass Friday, Nov. 3 3pm Jr. High Teen Club -C Teen Club - C Haunted House Demo - C/PC Saturday, Nov. 4 10:30am Haunted House Demo - C/PC Sunday, Nov.5 DAYLIGHT SAVING ENDS 9:30am CWO Mass 10:30 CWO Harvest Brunch -PC 4pm Play Practice -PC/M 6pm BEDS -C 7pm ASP Meeting - Science Rm 210 8:00 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous-R Quarterly Resume Review Interfaith Career Network invites you to join us on Saturday, November 4 from 9:30 11:30 am. Come in for a helpful one on one conversation with a HR, or other search related professional for some ideas and suggestions that may enhance or refresh your resume. Looking for some helpful job search strategies? Need some coaching with your elevator speech? This is a great opportunity for you or someone you know in a job search. There is no charge for this service. Please join us in Room 201 at the St. Cletus School Building, 700 W. 55th Street in La Grange. Interfaith Career Network offers job support through various programs throughout the month. For further information, please visit our website at ALL SAINTS - ALL SOULS MASS TIMES Tuesday, October 31 7:00 pm All Saints Vigil Mass Wednesday, November 1 7:00 pm All Saints Mass Thursday, November 2 7:00 pm All Souls Mass Harvest Brunch St. Louise de Marillac Catholic Women s Organization cordially invites all the women of our parish to join them for their Harvest Brunch and Meeting on Sunday November 5th, in the Parish Center after the 9:30 Mass. Tickets are $10 each and will be sold after all masses on October 21/22 and October 28/29. For further information contact Helene Clarke at or Kathy Dodaro at LOOKING FOR CRAFTERS ST. LOUISE HOLIDAY BAZAAR November 18 CONTACT JANE STEGER 708/ or jpsteger@yahoo.com Men s Overnight Retreat Men, have you felt the need to get away and reflect on where your life is headed, or the relationship you have with God and the people in your life? Come away for a time of prayer and reflection during the Men s Annual Retreat on Friday and Saturday, Nov The retreat will begin at 7 p.m. on Friday and end by 3 p.m. Saturday. The theme of this year s retreat will be The Need for Mercy and will be led by Deacon Dave Brencic. The retreat will also include the sacrament of Reconciliation and Mass. St. Mary s also has beautiful grounds with an outside rosary grotto and Stations of the Cross. The cost of the retreat is $50 and includes breakfast and lunch. For more information or to register, call Deacon Dave Brencic at (708) Page 3

4 Enroll in Electronic Giving Do You want to transition away from envelopes & contribute electronically? It is SO EASY! Visit our Website & click the Donate Now button. Click on events to which you would like to contribute (weekly and special collections). Enter your profile & payment information. If you have questions or need help, call our Rectory at or 17th Page 4

5 Teen Club The next Teen Club (both 7th and 8th Grade and High School) will be Friday, November 10, due to Haunted House. If you helped build, come and help scare! Haunted House SignUp Genius "Deconstruction" (cleanup) shifts are now posted on SignUp Genius link: tinyurl.com/slmhh2017. If you are using the haunted house for a service project, you must work at least four hours (two shifts) cleanup. You are welcome to do more! Forms will be signed only after everything is put away, regardless of whether or not you have completed your four hours. Just5Days Middle School Service Trip St. Louise de Marillac Parish is very excited to again be participating in the Just5Days program this summer, a summer service program designed just for middle schoolers in grades 7-9 (next school year). If you did not make it to the meeting and are interested, please contact Karyn Miller. Meals from the Heart On November 7, we will again be preparing dinner for families who are staying at Ronald McDonald House near Loyola Medical Center while their children are undergoing medical treatment. There is room for six 7th and 8th graders and three high school students There will be a planning meeting for those participating at 12:30 on Sunday, November 12 in the Teen Room.. Contact Karyn Miller if you would like to go. "For the Love of Jerusalem" is an interfaith event bringing together Christians, Muslims and Jews to explore each other's faith and learn from one another what it means to be children of Abraham who equally love Jerusalem. In this highly conflicted and divisive world, it is easy to recognize the differences among people. True joy is found, however, when we share what we have in common with one another. Three exceptional speakers will facilitate the discussion. See the back page for further information regarding childcare and lunch opportunities. All are welcome. Page 5

6 October 30, 31 November 1-5 Monday, Oct 30 8:30 - James Aveter, Jean Trzos RDGS: Rom 8:12-17; Ps 68:2, 4, 6-7ab, 20-21;Lk 13:10-17 Tuesday, Oct 31 8:30 - Drew Myslicki, Robert Kuchynka RDGS: Rom 8:18-25 ; Ps 126:1b-6; Lk 13:18-21 Wednesday, Nov 1 8:30 - Joseph Wynn RDGS: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a Thursday, Nov 2 8:30 - RDGS: Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-6; Rom 5:5-11 6:3-9; Jn 6:37-40 Friday, Nov 3 8:30 - RDGS: Rom 9:1-5 ; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 14:1-6 Saturday, Nov 4 3:00 Wedding - Jennifer Markadonatos & David Riordan 5:00 - Josephine Linkus, Karaba & Gaborik Families Sunday, Nov 5 7:30 - Kaplan & Pokojny Families 9:30 - Edward Kasper, Anna Satala, Mary Perret 11:00 - Felix Francis, Marcela & Andrzej Wickowski, Presiders October 28 October 29 Confessions - Fr. Henry 7:30 - Fr. Denis 5:00 - Fr. Denis 9:30 - Fr. Henry 11:00 - Fr. Henry Readers November 4 November 5 5:00 - S. Young 7:30 - M. Koutek 9:30 - CWO 11:00 - M. Miller, P. Cuevas Altar Servers Mon., Wed., Fri., October 30 - November 1-3 8:30 - S. Santos, P. Steger, &(M. O Meara on Nov. 1) Tues., Thurs., October 31 - November 2 8:30 - H. Mahay, S. Santos Tues., October 31 - All Saints Vigil 7:00pm - A. Porras Wed., November 1 - All Saints 7:00pm - A. Rousin Thurs., November 2 - All Souls 7:00pm N. Spielman Sat., November 4 5:00 - J. Hopkins, Z. Mazurkiewicz Sun., November 5 7:30 - F. Martinez, H. Mahay 9:30 - I. Rios, Al. Gonzalez, Ab. Gonzalez 11:00 - M. Hanson, M. O Meara Tuesdays 3-6:30 PM Wednesdays 7-9 PM One thing Adoration reflects is the invitation of God to sit at His feet and know His love, His wisdom, and His healing presence. -Dan Burke Wedding Banns Jennifer Markadonatos & David Riordan Our Sympathy to the families of Mary Perret WEEKLY OFFERTORY Eucharistic Ministers November 4 5:00 - P. Thorburn, D. & J. Kucera, J. & W. Lisiecki, P. Hammerschmitt, R. Williams October 5 7:30 - W. & K. Prokop, P. & E. Szymczak, A. Janacek 9:30 - P. Sadowski, CWO, CWO, M. Powderly, J. Reynolds, M. Sinde, DEACON 11:00 - S. Lifka, P. Cavaliere, R. Kappeler, B. Kroll, C. Korabik, J. Zalig Page 6

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