Sacraments and Ministries Rev. Denis Condon. Pastoral Staff

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1 Pastoral Staff Sacraments and Ministries Pastor Rev. Denis Condon Associate Pastor Rev. Henry Kricek Pastor Emeritus Rev. John Hergenrother Deacon Mr. Dave Brencic School Principal & Faith Formation Coordinator Ms. AnnMarie Mahay Youth Minister Mrs. Karyn Miller Business Manager Ms. Lynn Waterloo Music Director Mr. Jim Harrold, Secretary/Bulletin Editor Ms. Maureen Johnson, Spiritual Companion Mrs. Jane Kucera, Parish Council Chair Mr. Dan Flynn, Rectory 1144 Harrison Ave., FAX School 1125 Harrison, LaGrange Park, Faith Formation Reconciliation/Confessions Saturdays 4:00 4:30 p.m. or on request. Baptisms Second Sunday: 12:30 p.m. A baptismal class is necessary prior to scheduling a Baptism. Marriage Contact the rectory six months prior to wedding. Home Communion Visits Contact the Rectory Parish Nurses, Hours as posted in church. New Parishioners Register at the rectory or online Website parishoffice@slmparish.org Bulletin Deadline Mondays at 10:00 a.m. Traveling? Call or Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday Evening: 5:00 p.m.; Sunday: 7:30, 9:30, 11:00 a.m. Weekday: Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m.

2 Prayer Shawl Ministry You created my inmost self, knit me together in my mother s womb, For so many marvels I thank you. A wonder am I, and all your works are wonders. Psalm 139, New Jerusalem Bible How fitting the above scripture is for a ministry that the Holy Spirit guided two women in Connecticut to found in The two women began knitting shawls for women undergoing breast cancer and other illnesses as well as women becoming new mothers. As a recipient of her shawl, a spiritual director thought about how wonderful it would be to start a ministry in her church and so the international prayer shawl ministry began. She thought about all the people who would enjoy receiving a shawl as well as all the women who might like to be part of a knitting circle. March 14, 2001 we 18 ladies at St. Louise de Marillac met in the gathering room in back of church. We have two groups; meeting the second Wednesday of the month from 1-2:30 and then in the evening from 7-8:30 for those who cannot make the daytime meeting. It was decided that we would knit at home during the month asking the Holy Spirit s guidance of whom the shawl would go to. When we finish the shawl that some knit and some crochet, we bring it to the meeting. We each, one at a time, mention who the shawl is going to and then pass the shawl around our circle where each one says a prayer for the intended recipient. We decided to keep a record of the recipients and pray daily on our own for them. The shawls are created for people who are ill, suffering physically, and/or mentally. We also make shawls for those celebrating a special occasion such as a birth or anniversary. There are times that we knit a shawl and no name comes to mind but when we bring it to the circle and ask the Holy Spirit in a moment of silence, a name many times comes to one of us. It is such a gift to see the Holy Spirit in action. Over these past 15 years we have been guided to give out over 1000 shawls. The thank you notes received have spoken of how surprised, comforted and warmly touched recipients have been. It is gratifying to me knowing how God is bringing mercy, comfort and love to all the people the Spirit guides us to. Several of the gifts I have received as a knitter are being more prayerful both as I am knitting as well as remembering people during my daily walks and quiet time. Even though I struggle with my own weaknesses, this ministry helps me become more grateful for all that I have been given. If you sense you are being called to this Ministry, we would love you to join us in September. We have taken the summer off. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me. Jane Kucera Spiritual Companion July 24, 2016 Page 2

3 HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATION? This is an actual conversation between a student from Texas State University and Rachel from the Center of Bio-Ethical Reform during a Genocide Awareness program on campus. Monday, July 18 Tuesday, July 19 6:30pm 8:30pm Wednesday, July 20 7:00pm Thursday, July 21 Friday, July 22 7:30pm No Activities Bereavement-M SFX-PC Adoration-CH No Activities Teen Club-PC/C Saturday, July 23 6:00am SFX-PC Sunday, July 24 8:00 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous-R Rachel: Do you believe in human rights? Student: Yes. Rachel: If two humans reproduce, what species will their offspring be? Student: Human. Rachel: And if something is growing, isn t it alive? Student: Yes. Rachel: Keeping all this in mind, wouldn t it logically follow that abortion would be a human rights violation? What do you think? KEEP PRAYING Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. St. Monica, whose feast we celebrate in August, is often known as the persistent mother. She watched her oldest son, Augustine, turn his back on his Christian faith. Monica was exasperated. For years she gave up talking directly to her son on the advice of a local bishop, who told her that it was better to talk to God about Augustine then to Augustine about God. The mother never gave up praying for her son. Eventually Augustine gave up his wild ways, was baptized, and later ordained and named bishop of Hippo. St. Augustine went on to become one of the Church s greatest scholars. Today s readings address the importance of persistent prayer. Abraham, in spite of trepidation that he is bothering the Lord, continues to ask about the fate of Sodom and Gomorrah. Jesus, in Luke s Gospel, tells his disciples to ask and you will receive; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you (Luke 11:9). This is our charge: keep praying. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Sometimes when bishops are consecrated, they are not given the care of a diocese as an ordinary. A very old tradition, however, assures that they are invested with a see, a link with a local church. Many hundreds of places around the world were dioceses at one time, but are no longer. In England, for example, some of the historic dioceses such as London, Salisbury, and Manchester ceased to be Catholic at the Reformation and their cathedrals passed to the Church of England. The reestablishment of the Catholic Church in the nineteenth century meant that new dioceses had to be created, such as at Liverpool and Westminster. Similarly, in Scandinavia the ancient Catholic dioceses vanished under Lutheranism. In North Africa, tiny dioceses disappeared under the sands or were swept away by Islam. In the United States, some original dioceses never really developed as population centers, such as the old dioceses of Bardstown, Vincennes, Sault Ste. Marie, or Walla Walla. The tradition of titular sees assures that the ancient churches are always held in prayer, as the bishop celebrates Mass in its memory a few times a year. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. July 24, 2016 Page 3

4 LENTEN PILGRIMAGE TO HOLY LAND Have you ever wanted to travel to the Holy Land to visit the sites where Jesus was born, grew up and died; to ride a boat on the Sea of Galilee; to walk the Way of the Cross in the Old City of Jerusalem? The Archdiocese of Chicago s Office of the Diaconate is sponsoring a pilgrimage to the Holy Land March The trip is through Ami Gravel and will be led by Deacon Richard Hudzik, Vicar for Deacons, Deacon Dave Brencic with Father Church Faso, O.F.M. The trip includes daily Mass in places such as the Church of the Annunciation on Mount Tabor the site of the Transfiguration, the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, and inside the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem. Cost of the trip is $2,795 for double occupancy. Other fees include $650 for taxes, $100 for tips, and $219 for insurance (optional.) There is a single supplement of $650. (There will be an increase in the cost of the insurance after July 30.) For more information, contact Deacon Dave or Deacon Richard at 708/ (work,) Deacon Dave at 708/ (home) or Ami Travel at 773/ Bringing Communion to the Sick If you or a family member or someone you know is ill and unable to attend Mass, you can still receive the Holy Eucharist. Ministers of Care from our parish are available to bring the Eucharist to people who are homebound, in the hospital or in area nursing homes. If you wish to arrange a visit from a Minster of Care, contact the rectory at 708/ Suburban Catholic Singles Group August Events Join us for Sunday Brunch on Sunday, August 14, 11am at Pinstripes, located at 7 Oak Brook Center Mall, Oak Brook, Cost: $25. RSVP by August 8. Contact: singlesadmin@gmail.com July 24, 2016 Page 4

5 Married in 1966? Have you registered for the Annual Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass? If not, there is still time to register. The Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass will be held on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at 2:45pm at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago, Illinois. To register, call or on line at ww.marriageandfamilyministries.org. ST. LOUISE PLAYERS St. Louise Players proudly announce their Spring Production ~ MARY POPPINS! It s a classic, family musical about a magical nanny who helps a family with her wisdom and practically perfect ways, including memorable songs such as Spoonful of Sugar and Let s Go Fly a Kite! Many performers and volunteers will be needed for this major production. Watch the bulletin for details on auditions which will be mid-october. TEEN CLUB High School Teen Club meets July 29 from 7:30 until 10:00. Open gym begins at 8:00. No one admitted without an ID: driver s license, state ID, library card. Beginning in September, a current high school ID will be required. New Teen Room Hours Beginning this week, the Teen Room will be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays after morning Mass until 2:00pm. Come play pool or foosball, watch a movie, or just hang out! No open gym. Anyone entering seventh grade through high school is welcome. Summer High School Lock-IN August 5-6, Summer Lock-In. Join us for the wettest lock -in of the year! Anyone entering 9th grade or older is welcome. Permission forms at the rectory, in the Youth Ministry bulletin rack, and the Teen Room. Cost: $10. Permission form and money due by August 3. Coming Soon Watch for news next week about a water park trip in August! CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY I am looking for volunteers who would be interested in helping at the Greater Chicago Food Depository, 4100 Anne Lurie, Chicago on Saturday, August 13 from 2:30 to 4:30pm. If you can spare two hours of your time helping others, call Steven Lifka at 708/ Your parish does not get two weeks off with pay. Remember to send in your Sunday envelope when you go on vacation. FAITH FORMATION Faith Formation registration is open for the school year. Visit the St. Louise website to download the registration form at slmparish.org under the Faith Formation tab. Classes begin September 11 for Sunday Session and September 14 for Wednesday Session. We will utilize a new textbook this year in all our grades: Sadlier Religion - We Believe Series. Catechists, aides and volunteers for the Children s Liturgy of the Word are needed. Are you looking for a way to share your faith, time, and talents with others? You do not have to have a child in our program to volunteer. We encourage all adults to prayerfully consider whether this ministry is right for you. We provide training and support along the way. Questions/interested in volunteering? contact: Faith Formation office at faithformation@slmschool.org. July 24, 2016 Page 5

6 July Monday, St. James 8:30 - Marian Robles, John & Eileen Loye Tuesday, SS. Joachim & Anne 8:30 - Ignatius Paurazas Wednesday 8:30 - Anne O Connor Thursday 8:30 - Irene Broz Friday, St. Martha 8:30 - Don Bartelson Saturday 5:00 - Allen Baum, Gardenia Longinos Lim Sunday 7:30 - Rita O Connor 9:30 - Kazimierz & Maria Szudy 11:00 - Felix Francis Presiders July 30 July 31 Confessions - Fr. Denis 7:30 - Fr. Denis 5:00 - Fr. Denis//Dcn. Dave 9:30 - Fr. Henry 11:00 - Fr. Henry/Dcn. Dave Altar Servers Mon. - Wed., July 25, 26, 27 8:30 - K. Keegan, H. Mahay Thurs. - Fri., July 28, 29 8:30 - T. Bosshart, M. Bosshart Sat., July 30 5:00 - Z. Mazurkiewicz, K. Keen Sun., July 31 7:30 - A. Gonzalez 9:30 - A. Thomas, A. Roussin 11:00 - A. Porras Our Sympathy to the families of Bernadine Baikie & Bette Kuchynka LOOK AROUND YOU To see the world in a grain of sand and heaven in a wildflower, hold infinity in the palm of your hand and eternity in an hour. Readers July 30 July 31 5:00 C. Parisi 7:30-M. Koutek 9:30-J. Derus 11:00-D. Porras/P. Cuevas Eucharistic Ministers July 30 5:00 M. Gyorke, S. Czarnik, D. DeSanto, C. Sherman, T. Popernik, S. Czarnik, S. Young, Deacon July 31 7:30 - W.&K. Prokop, A. Copp, A. Porras, B. Strnad 9:30 - L. Korenchan, P.&M. Golden, D. Steinhagen, S. Driscoll, D. Parcel, R. Jevorutsky 11:00 - Jo.&Ja. Gaske, P. Cavaliere, T. Hilger, B. Koll, Deacon WEEKLY OFFERTORY July 17, 2013 Sunday Collection This Week $ 10,500 Last Year $ 8,000 Sunday Collection, Year-to-Date: This Year $ 30,200 Last Year $ 26,900 Year-to-Date Collection Budget $ 28,200 Envelopes Returned This Week 306 Last Year 305 July 24, 2016 Page 6

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