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5 2 8 L a t h r o p A v e n u e R i v e r F o r e s t, I l l i n o i s 6 0 3 0 5-1835 Peace be with you.

suddenly there he was peace be with you, he said and they believed and yet it was hard to trust their own experience it needed parsing, reflection, clarification it would take time even centuries to

1 5 2 8 L a t h r o p A v e n u e R i v e r F o r e s t, I l l i n o i s Peace be with you. ~Luke 24:36 the news spread people gathered ready to rejoice but hesitant could it really be true witnesses were closely questioned how did he look what exactly did he say we need to know and suddenly there he was peace be with you, he said and they believed and yet it was hard to trust their own experience it needed parsing, reflection, clarification it would take time even centuries to grasp this new reality touch me, eat with me know my presence, he said and receive my peace here was something new a post resurrection blessing and command concerning their way of being in the world his peace does not promise rest and ease a secure path into the future but rather shalom, unity, accord, completeness it was why he came the meaning of all his teaching peace be with you he said and we echo the mantra through the ages signaling his presence it is our prayer for one another when we gather for the breaking of the bread during this holy season may Christ s peace be with us all E.M. Jeep A p r i l 1 9, T h i r d S u n d a y o f E a s t e r

Monday, April 20, 2015 6:30 am The Blessed Sacrament Ministries 8:00 am The Williams, Karasis, Kurr Families and Roy Tuesday, April 21, 2015 6:30 am Thomas McNamara 8:00 am Alcuin Tasch 7:00 pm The

Dooley Thursday, April 23, 2015 6:30 am Maura Faherty 8:00 am Souls in Purgatory Friday, April 24, 2015 6:30 am Thomas Holmberg 8:00 am The Crowley and Cusack Families Saturday, April 25, 2015 8:00

Secker Monday - Friday, April 20-24, 2015 8:00 am Mon-Fri: J Giuffre, W O Brien Tuesday, April 21, 2015 Servers T Cullerton, C Hanley, S Leavy, C Stumbris, D Westerman Euch Min D Hopkinson, C Madden,

2 Monday, April 20, :30 am The Blessed Sacrament Ministries 8:00 am The Williams, Karasis, Kurr Families and Roy Tuesday, April 21, :30 am Thomas McNamara 8:00 am Alcuin Tasch 7:00 pm The Confirmandi Wednesday, April 22, :30 am Jeanette A. Duffy 8:00 am Josephine T. Dooley Thursday, April 23, :30 am Maura Faherty 8:00 am Souls in Purgatory Friday, April 24, :30 am Thomas Holmberg 8:00 am The Crowley and Cusack Families Saturday, April 25, :00 am John D. Secker Monday - Friday, April 20-24, :00 am Mon-Fri: J Giuffre, W O Brien Tuesday, April 21, 2015 Servers T Cullerton, C Hanley, S Leavy, C Stumbris, D Westerman Euch Min D Hopkinson, C Madden, H Peterson, J Stumbris Readings for the Week of April 19, 2015 Sunday: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19/1 Jn 2:1-5a/Lk 24:35-48 Monday: Acts 6:8-15/Jn 6:22-29 Tuesday: Acts 7:51 8:1a/Jn 6:30-35 Wednesday: Acts 8:1b-8/Jn 6:35-40 Thursday: Acts 8:26-40/Jn 6:44-51 Friday: Acts 9:1-20/Jn 6:52-59 Saturday: 1 Pt 5:5b-14/Mk 16:15-20 Next Sunday: Acts 4:8-12/1 Jn 3:1-2/Jn 10:11-18 Liturgical Publications Inc Maureen Booth, Willard Boyer, Rita Brown, Margaret Creedon, Fred Heiss, Stephen Kehoe, Frank Kurr, John Lennon, Paul S. Novak, Kelly Petersen, Geraldine Redmond, Tom Trankina, Michael Gerard White, Ann Marie Wojcik Jeanette A. Duffy. Saturday, April 25, :00 - Mass Intention: Marie P. Dwyer Servers W Hendricks, M Peterson; Cross Bearer: J Wiktor Readers Laura Hogan, Marianne O Donoghue Euch Min V Atkins, M Bresnahan, D Chemler, B Peterson H Peterson, W Piper, D Piper Sunday, April 26, :30 - Mass Intention: The People of St Luke Parish Servers M Hopkinson, O Osga; Cross Bearer: J Flanagan Readers Debra Hopkinson, Terry Roche Euch Min P Flanagan, K Heiss, J Lynch 9:00 - Mass Intention: The Poor Souls in Purgatory Servers M Brennan, B Stumbris; Cross Bearer: E Kerstetter Readers Tamara Hicks, CJ Kerstetter Euch Min A Brennan, P Brennan, S Brennan, LM Froelich, T Murray, D Murray, J Stumbris 10:30 - Mass Intention: Clayton Coleman Servers R Crotty, J Underwood; Cross Bearer: K Cahill Readers Sheila Price, Noel Moore Euch Min B Coleman, M Coleman, B Elwood, J Mannix, M Moore, B Murray, S Murray 12:00 - Mass Intention: Robert Hamilton Servers C Doyle, B Graves; Cross Bearer: C Hague Readers Andie Pizzo, Katie Iammartino Euch Min J Courtney, KE Frank, M Frank, K Frank, M Malone 2 WELCOME TO ST. LUKE River Forest, IL Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, Peace to you. But they were startled and frightened. ~Luke 24:36-37 Throughout the day we have many opportunities to see the face of Jesus in others and provide some peace in their lives. Just because the person is a stranger, maybe looks different than us, or is someone we don t particularly care for doesn t let us off the hook. From the weekend of April 12, 2015 Weekly Giving Goal $15, Actual Weekly Giving $18, Fiscal Year to Date (From ) Weekly Giving Goal $600, Actual Weekly Giving $606, Goal to Date for Year +/(-) $ 6, Easter Goal $ 80, Easter Total To Date $ 61, We are always very grateful for the sacrifices you make to support the mission, goals, and ministry of St. Luke Church. Thank you for your generosity!

3 April 19, 2015 Third Sunday of Easter 3

Tax Dollars Spent by Our Government on Military Defense (Compiled by the National Priorities Project) Total cost of wars since 2001: $1,617,398,182,820 One trillion, 617 billion, 398 million, 182

our government to other nations): 1.33 million dollars every hour Monies spent on Homeland Security since 9/11: 8.

9 Social Security, Unemployment & Labor: 8.4 Government: 3.4 Education: 2.5 Energy & Environment: 1.6 International Affairs: 1.5 Science: 1.1 Housing & Community: 0.

4 Tax Dollars Spent by Our Government on Military Defense (Compiled by the National Priorities Project) Total cost of wars since 2001: $1,617,398,182,820 One trillion, 617 billion, 398 million, 182 thousand, eight hundred and twenty dollars Department of Defense expenditures in 2014: 58 million dollars spent every hour during that year Foreign military assistance (funds or weapons provided by our government to other nations): 1.33 million dollars every hour Monies spent on Homeland Security since 9/11: 8.43 million dollars every hour Where Your 2014 Tax Dollar Went Military: 27 Medicare & Health: 26.5 Interest on Veterans Food & Federal Debt: Benefits: Agriculture: Transportation: 1.9 Social Security, Unemployment & Labor: 8.4 Government: 3.4 Education: 2.5 Energy & Environment: 1.6 International Affairs: 1.5 Science: 1.1 Housing & Community: 0.1 Statement by President Dwight Eisenhower, 1953 Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies, in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed. Statement by President Dwight Eisenhower, 1960 The conjunction of an immense military establishment and a large arms industry is new in the American experience. The total influence economic, political, even spiritual is felt in every city, every state house, and every office of the Federal government. In the counsels of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military industrial complex. The Word of Jesus (Matthew 25:31-36,45) When the Son of Man comes in his glory, escorted by all the angels of heaven, he will sit upon his royal throne, and all the nations will be assembled before him. He will separate them into two groups as a shepherd separates sheep from goats. The sheep he will place on his right hand, the goats on his left. The king will say to those on his right: Come. You have my father s blessing! Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the creation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink. I was a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me. I was ill and you comforted me, in prison and you came to visit me. I assure you, as often as you neglected to do it to one of these least ones, you neglected to do it to me. 4 WELCOME TO ST. LUKE River Forest, IL ~Terry Norton St. Luke Peace and Justice Committee

This Tuesday evening, April 21, at 7:00 pm, Bishop Joseph N. Perry will confer the Sacrament of Confirmation on the 8 th graders of St.

At the 9:00 Family Mass next Sunday we will have a special Children s Homily at the altar steps.

Families with young children are especially invited to attend.

Luke: Michael Matticks and Veronica Leopold John Keleher and Colleen Cox Javier Berlanga and Mary Willoughby Marcus Nesemann and Kathryn Piper

It is a way of life that offers continual opportunities to be in loving service to the other.

Luke Parish School Board of Specified Jurisdiction (BSJ) has responsibilities to assist the Pastor and the Principal in ensuring the continued

The BSJ members each serve on one of the Board s committees: - Executive - Finances & Facilities - Mission & Ministry - Development - Marketing &

Board meetings are held monthly from September to June, usually on the 3 rd Tuesday. Committees meet as needed to accomplish their work.

To receive an application form, please contact: Jessie Wiktor 366-5643 jlwiktor@yahoo.com Fr. Ken Fischer 771-8250 frken@stlukeparish.

5 This Tuesday evening, April 21, at 7:00 pm, Bishop Joseph N. Perry will confer the Sacrament of Confirmation on the 8 th graders of St. Luke Parish. We look forward to Bishop Perry s visit and ask all parishioners to pray for our Confirmandi and their sponsors and parents. At the 9:00 Family Mass next Sunday we will have a special Children s Homily at the altar steps. All the children will be invited to come forward and sit near the altar steps. In addition, our Children s Choirs will sing at this Mass. Families with young children are especially invited to attend. Please keep these engaged couples in your prayers as they prepare to celebrate the Sacrament of Matrimony here at St. Luke: Michael Matticks and Veronica Leopold John Keleher and Colleen Cox Javier Berlanga and Mary Willoughby Marcus Nesemann and Kathryn Piper Kyle James and Gianna Caliendo Tyler McQueen and Kelsey Walker Joseph Mikuzis and Emily Moroni Catholics hold that marriage is a vocation, a call. It is a way of life that offers continual opportunities to be in loving service to the other. ~Life Matters: Marriage, the Sanctuary of Life 2012 USCCB Respect Life Program The St. Luke Parish School Board of Specified Jurisdiction (BSJ) has responsibilities to assist the Pastor and the Principal in ensuring the continued excellence, Catholic identity, and vitality of our parish school. The BSJ members each serve on one of the Board s committees: - Executive - Finances & Facilities - Mission & Ministry - Development - Marketing & Enrollment - Member Development Board members serve for a term of three years, renewable once. Board meetings are held monthly from September to June, usually on the 3 rd Tuesday. Committees meet as needed to accomplish their work. At this time we are seeking persons interested in serving as members of the BSJ from To receive an application form, please contact: Jessie Wiktor jlwiktor@yahoo.com Fr. Ken Fischer frken@stlukeparish.org School parents, parishioners and other interested members of the community may apply. Application forms must be submitted by Friday, May 8. Please consider serving our community in this important role. Thank you. Fr. Ken Fischer Pastor Jessie Wiktor BSJ Chair All those interested in assisting with the June 28 th Mass and Reception to honor Fr. Ken are invited to a follow-up planning meeting on Thursday, April 23 7:00-9:00 pm in Waldron Hall. We need lots of help organizing and planning the various aspects of this special day for our parish. For more information, contact Grace Whiting at or grwhiting@aol.com. April 19, 2015 Third Sunday of Easter 5

St. Luke Parish children preparing for First Eucharist celebrated Jesus Day on Saturday, March 21. These 64 children made a joyful noise while practicing their First Communion song for their parents!

Luke Women s Club is hosting a special Pack the Pews Saturday, May 9, 5:00 Mass followed by a Social in Waldron Hall All are welcome to join us for an evening devoted to our Blessed Mother.

Zajac, and Sister Colleen all helped lead the children on a tour of the church.

Everything was so well organized and fun for the children.

6 St. Luke Parish children preparing for First Eucharist celebrated Jesus Day on Saturday, March 21. These 64 children made a joyful noise while practicing their First Communion song for their parents! Their banner-making skills were very creative and their Communion plate designs were wonderful. Moms and dads had a good time, too! The St. Luke Women s Club is hosting a special Pack the Pews Saturday, May 9, 5:00 Mass followed by a Social in Waldron Hall All are welcome to join us for an evening devoted to our Blessed Mother. Dinner,* special treats, and activities will be provided. 6 Fr. Ken and Fr. John, school teachers Mrs. McSorley, Ms. Ellspermann, and Mrs. Zajac, and Sister Colleen all helped lead the children on a tour of the church. The children reflected beautifully on this question we all can relate to: What will it be like when I receive Jesus in Holy Communion? We loved Jesus Day!! Genevieve Broaddus wrote afterwards. Everything was so well organized and fun for the children. The beauty of our church from the choir loft, the intricate details of the stained glass windows, and the symbolic meaning of the pelican and her young that graces the frontal piece of the altar, will always be deeply appreciated. Thank you, everyone, for continuing to pray for the children of our parish as they prepare to make their First Eucharist on May 2-3. Our Faith Our Mission Our Journey Your Guide Subscribe today! Call or visit catholicnewworld.com. WELCOME TO ST. LUKE River Forest, IL *Suggested Donation: $20 for families or $5 for seniors/singles Volunteers are needed to bring fruit or a dessert and/or help with set-up or clean-up. Sign up at the parish website: stlukeparish.org. For more information, contact Jean O Brien at jean.obrien05@gmail.com or Come hear a witness to the life-saving and hopeful work being done by Catholic Relief Services (CRS) in Syria and Iraq. Thursday, April 30, 7:00 8:15 pm Ascension Parish Pine Room 808 S. East Avenue, Oak Park Kim Pozniak has worked for Catholic Relief Services for the past eight years. She currently handles media and communications during emergencies. Her work includes stories from the ongoing plight of Syrian and Iraqi refugees. The Pine Room entrance is on Van Buren (corner of Van Buren and Clarence). Please RSVP to Luis.Beteta@crs.org or call

Our guided tour at the National Museum of Mexican Art on

also an artistic perspective of Mexican art.

The tradition of walking the Stations of the Cross with

in silent reflection, listening to the story as if it were

They were not only asked to remember this story, but to

The students were also asked to pay attention to what act

rejoice at Easter, having walked so closely with Jesus

7 Our guided tour at the National Museum of Mexican Art on April 8 provided the Prime Timers not only a historical but also an artistic perspective of Mexican art. Everyone also enjoyed the lunch that followed at Axon in Forest Park. Many said they would gladly return to this local restaurant. The tradition of walking the Stations of the Cross with Jesus during Lent has taken on a deeper meaning for the students of St. Luke. Each week the students entered into the Passion of Christ in silent reflection, listening to the story as if it were the first time. They were not only asked to remember this story, but to make a connection and a response in their lives. The students were also asked to pay attention to what act of love was depicted in each one of the stations. Thinkstock.com It helped us all to prepare to enter into Holy Week and rejoice at Easter, having walked so closely with Jesus throughout Lent. POPE FRANCIS VISION OF HEALING AND COMMUNION The ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO in partnership with L OYOLA P RESS. More on Pope Francis Vision at Archdiocese of Chicago, Fr. Louis J. Cameli April 19, 2015 Third Sunday of Easter 7

8 The St. Luke Athletic Committee congratulates the following winner of the 500 Club drawing: Sheila Gillis Thank you to all who have purchased memberships in the Club, the proceeds of which go directly to fund the school s athletic programs. As the war in Afghanistan continues, let us pray that all our military personnel may be kept safe from harm and return safely home to their loved ones. We pray especially for SPC John M. Dawson, who died recently. May he rest in peace. And let us pray that the leaders of our nation and of all nations may work untiringly to end all war and violence and to build a true and lasting peace among all peoples. In the city of Chicago, the following people were killed between March 31 and April 8: DuJuane Hall, age 16 Quentin Thompson, age 27 Joyce Terrell, age 28 Jerome Anderson, age 22 Charles Gray, age 36 Martell Lawrence, age 16 Milon Carvis, age 42 Devante Warnsby, age 21 Azun Buckner, age 18 Juan Simpson, age 37 Sandra Fellows, age 56 May we keep their families and others touched by violence in our prayers. May we also pray for the perpetrators and the impact the violence will have on their lives as well. Our Cover Art: Shown is a detail from Dutch painter Abraham Bloemaert s 1622 painting of The Emmaus Disciples. The painting is now in the Musées Royaux des Beaux-Arts in Brussels and is used here courtesy of the Web Gallery of Art (WGA02276) and Wikimedia Commons. 8 WELCOME TO ST. LUKE River Forest, IL Rev. Kenneth J. Fischer, Pastor frken@stlukeparish.org Rev. John S. Szmyd, Associate Pastor jszmyd@stlukeparish.org Rev. Leroy A. Wickowski, (Retired) lwickowski@stlukeparish.org Jim Doyle deacondoyle@gmail.com Paul Faherty pfaherty00@aol.com Terry Norton reneeterrynorton@gmail.com Bob Slobig bobslobig@comcast.net John O Neill (Retired) 528 Lathrop Avenue, River Forest stlukeparish@stlukeparish.org Sue Gamache, Office Manager sgamache@stlukeparish.org Ashland Avenue, River Forest jschwarzbeck@stlukeparish.org Therese M. Craig, Principal tcraig@stlukeparish.org Ashland Avenue, River Forest religiouseducation@stlukeparish.org Sr. Colleen Nolan, O.P., Director cnolan@stlukeparish.org Music Director - Arlene Michna amichna@stlukeparish.org Parish Business Manager - Glenn Wagner gwagner@stlukeparish.org Director of Stewardship & Development - Sheila Price sprice@stlukeparish.org Communications Coordinator - Bradley Collins bcollins@stlukeparish.org Hospitality House (former Convent) 533 Ashland Avenue, River Forest Sr. Mary Ann Mueninghoff, OP Weekend Saturday: 5:00 pm Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 am and 12:00 noon Weekdays Monday-Friday: 6:30 and 8:00 am Saturday: 8:00 am Monday-Friday: After 6:30 & 8:00 am Masses Saturday: After 8:00 am Mass, and by appointment

5 2 8 L a t h r o p A v e n u e R i v e r F o r e s t, I l l i n o i s

5 2 8 L a t h r o p A v e n u e R i v e r F o r e s t, I l l i n o i s 6 0 3 0 5-1835 Then they came to Capernaum, and on the Sabbath Jesus entered the synagogue and taught. The people were astonished