St. Florian Catholic Church The Florian Good Morning Welcome Home Ever Historic Ever New! A place of Healing, Light, Beauty, and Hope! Dzien Dobry Buenos Días July 22, 2018 Good morning family! As you can see the bulletin is undergoing a much-needed makeover. We begin with COLOR beautiful COLOR! It is part ofthe overall Beautification project here at St. Florian I hope to lead you in. The Beautiful is a participation in God s Beauty, and draws one in, irresistibly, for an encounter in hope. I thought ofseveral names for the new bulletin The Vision; The Spark, etc. but after speaking with so many parishioners, whose lives and identity intertwine with the parish, it seemed that The Florian encapsulated the sincere essence ofyour heart. A place ofhealing, Hope, Mercy, and Love! I have also, again, after listening to YOU, heard clearly how proud you are ofthe Polish roots and foundation ofthis parish (Jesus, however, is THE ROOT ofall parishes, ofthe stump ofjesse ) Is 11:1. That being firmly acknowledged, we see before our very eyes the beautiful new FLOWERS blossoming from these roots in the rich Hispanic gifts offaith and culture. Freshly blossomed Spring flowers are beautiful to behold and bring a sweet aromatic fragrance to their surroundings. They give HOPE and LIFE. To hold in balance and incorporate these two great GIFTS from the HOLY SPIRIT for the continuing LIFE ofour church, I have coined the motto ofsorts: St. Florian, EVER HISTORIC EVER NEW! As ofthis writing I have personally called around 300 parishioners. It has been a great gift to me, being able to speak with you LISTEN to you and gain an ever-greater clarity and sense ofwhere the desires, hopes, and needs are to minister to. That is how a pastor discovers, and sets, the Vision for the Church entrusted to his pastoral care. I have roughly 300 + calls still to make. I will have to buy some Aspercreme for my elbow when I am finished! But I wouldn t have it any other way. From what I can gather, it is clear there is an EXCITEMENT in the air, which is proving highly contagious. A parishioner said to me on the phone last night that her friends said there is something different about her IN HER an upbeat change is taking place. This is the spark that ignites the fire. The Lord Jesus said, I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already ablaze Lk 12:49. Let s set St. Florian s and you are Florian ABLAZE! You shall be the spark to others that ignites HOPE, HEALING, MERCY, and LOVE. The boiler(s) issue has been addressed this week and we are well on our way to resolving those problems. I am also updating the parish office. The phone system here is terribly antiquated and is being upgraded to be very user friendly, with bi-lingual options for all parishioners. Many ofyou have asked about my non-profit spaghetti sauces for charity Communio (Latin for community) and where they could be purchased. I will begin offering them for sale in the Business Office beginning Monday, July 23 rd during the hours of8:30 1:00 pm. (Monday Friday only). The cost is 6.00 per 24 oz. jar, almost a dollar cheaper than retail prices. The flavors are: Rustic Home Marinara sauce/gravy; Rustic w/fresh sautéed Mushrooms; Premier Vodka Sauce; Chunky & Spicy Fresh Garden; Padre s Leg-Kickin Creole (Ifyour legs don t kick I m a liar!); and Pizza, Parmesan, and Sandwich sauce. All the proceed go directly to local charities. I receive nothing other than a deep satisfaction. Last year Communio Sauces gave away over 10,000 to local charities. They make the best gifts for others, baskets, etc. and have proven to be a fantastic fundraiser offering. Let s face it, the popcorn balls, peanuts, and chocolate bars are getting tired and passé, going the way oftupperware parties and shag rugs! I have so much to say, and so little room. That s o.k., I, hopefully, will have many years to share my ministry and life with you. I wouldn t have it any other way.
Page 2 MASSES FOR THE WEEK Weekend, July 21 & 22 4:00 PM + Andres Valadez 25th Anniversary 8:00 AM + In Memory of Ronald & Elena Fank Family + Frank Opiola Ranos Family + Salvador Gonzalez Julia Gonzalez Monday, July 23 8:00 AM + In Thanksgiving Rosa Tuesday, July 24 8:00 AM + Joseph Makara Sophie Urban Wednesday, July 25 8:00 AM + Frank Mosser Mosser Family Thursday, July 26 8:00 AM + Danuta Lenckos Jennie Stevens CANTORS Friday, July 27 8:00 AM + Genevieve Raganese Reggie Kopaczewski SATURDAY, July 28 4:00 PM Judy Saturday, July 28 8:00 AM + Danuta Lenckos Reggie Kopaczewski 4:00 PM + Arlene Huss Hank & Chestine Trzupek SUNDAY, July 29 8:00 AM Laurie Michelle Sunday, July 29 8:00 AM + Dolly Podsiadlik Family + Bill Opiola Ranos Family + Jenny Pala Family EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS July 2018 Week of July 22 28 The Tabernacle Candle will be lit this week in memory of Fank Family 4:00 PM M. Cowperthwaite P. O Rourke 8:00 AM C. Bozovic J. Gibbons K. Gibson D. Lenckos P. Maccagnano C. Ranos The Gifts of Bread & Wine are donated this week in memory of Fank Family READERS 4:00 PM 8:00 AM July 2018 D. Karczewski P. Gadus A. Bonczek M. Suarez ALTAR SERVERS SATURDAY, July 28 4:00 PM P. Maccagnano SUNDAY, July 29 8:00 AM J. Wojtas A. Shea D. Ranos A. Davila I. Jimenez USHERS July 2018 4:00 PM C. Cowperthwaite, E. Pindara, T. Zalewski, N. Zalewski 8:00 AM T. Gibson, T. Nester, M. Noworyta E. Lihota, G. Slusarczyk, T. Baker, M. Gasior R. Manriquez, J. Gonzalez, M. Suarez, R. Ortiz
July 22, 2018 Page 3 We pray for... Loretta Borowski, Michael Boston, Grant Bradtke, Kevin Chocholek, Ricky & Cindy Cholipski, Austin Cichy, Philip Corich, Martin Covarrubias, Mary Lou Cowperthwaite, Dorita De Cardona, David Donahue, Catherine Drilling, Rosie Dunmore, Marietta Falbo, Laurie Ferry, Charlotte Frjelich, Bob Frjelich, Tom Gadus, Irma Garcia, Allysa Garcia, Yesenia Guajardo, Rosa Guadalupe Guajardo, Sara Janet Guzman, Maryann Henney, Tristan Hirosky, Baby Ian, Tony Jackson, Charlene Jones, Edward Kawa, Larry Kawa, Karen Kil, Bob Konecek, Martha Kowalkowski, Kelly Kozloski, Helen Larson, John Larson, Beth Lasseter, Thomas J. Lohr, Hector Maya, Joseph B. Mistarz, Jr., Ricardo Morales, Genoveva Nateras, Policarpo Naya, Shirley Ostrowski, Felicia Pancer, D. J. Plys, James Rago, John Rosmanitz, Jo Shanahan, Lillian Smierciak, Alfonso Soto, Linda Stannish, Lynn & Dwayne Tempe, Chestine Trzupek, Asunción Villalpondo, Rita Wilck, Dianne Williams, Stanley Wrona, Sr., Residents of Hammond Whiting Care Center and Residents of Dolton Health Care Center and Residents of Burnham Terrace. We pray for the homebound, sick and hospitalized. If your name appears in the above list and you no longer wish to be included due to recovery, please contact the Rectory at (773) 646 4877. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday July 23 St. Bridget Micah 6:1 4, 6 8 Matthew 12:38 42 Tuesday July 24 St. Sharbel Makhlū f Micah 7:14 15, 18 20 Matthew 12:46 50 Wednesday July 25 St. James 2 Corinthians 4:7 15 Matthew 20:20 28 Thursday July 26 St. Joachim & St. Anne Jeremiah 2:1 3, 7 8, 12 13 Matthew 13:10 17 Friday July 27 Jeremiah 3:14 17 Matthew 13:18 23 Saturday July 28 Jeremiah 7:1 11 Matthew 13:24 30 Sunday July 29 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time I 2 Kings 4:42 44 II Ephesians 4:1 6 John 6:1 15 13145 S. Houston Avenue Chicago IL 60633 PHONE: (773) 646-4877 FAX: (773) 646-5965 Rev. David J. Simonetti, Pastor PARISH STAFF: Peg Gadus - Business Manager Grace Bogutyn - Organist OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Friday: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm WEEKDAY MASSES: Monday - Saturday: 8:00 am VIGIL MASS: Saturday: 4:00 pm SUNDAY MASSES: 8:00 am (English) 9:45 am (English) 11:30 am (Spanish) CONFESSIONS: Saturdays: 3:00-3:30 pm BAPTISMS: 4th Sunday of the month. Arrangements must be made in advance. MARRIAGES: Arrangements should be made personally and six months in advance. REGISTRATION: New parishioners are always welcome and may register at the Rectory. BE SURE TO JOIN US FOR OUR FAMILY MASS AT! CCD Registration Registration for our Religious Education Program (CCD) will begin in July at the rectory on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2:00pm until 5:30pm. Call the rectory at (773) 646-4877 for more information.
Page 4 RCIA The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Congratulations Alumni! Principal's Honor Roll Who are the People Who Join our Church Today? De La Salle Institute Young people who are planning to marry in the Emma Elizalde Catholic church are a major part of the group that enters this program. At this time in their lives, these young couples wish to share their faith lives and Please Remember Your Parish values by establishing a religious base for this relationship. Why not consider serving your parish as it has served Young parents who are expecting their first child, you? When making your final arrangements, please or parents who may have a child starting school remember our Church in your will. often find this to be the right time to join a faith community that will help them find God in their lives and expand their moral values. People who were baptized but never felt related to a religion. These people feel it is time to enter New Bulletin Features! into a personal relationship with God. People who have not been baptized, for whatever reason feel that now is the time to begin a journey with God. As they interact with their Catholic neighask the Pastor bors they realize there is something missing in their lives that needs to be fulfilled. They are attracted Do you have questions about the faith practice? to the Catholic Church and the family atmosphere Drop them in the mail slot at the rectory in an that is offered. envelope labeled "Ask the Pastor" and Father People who have experienced grief and tragedy in David will publish an answer in the St. Florian their lives are now seeking to understand it. So often Bulletin. we hear people say, "I have a Catholic friend or neighbor who went through the same thing that I am Our Story going through and their faith seemed to sustain and Do you have a story to tell? Is there something comfort them. I want to find a faith like that." about your family that you would like to share People from all backgrounds are seeking God in their with the readers ofthe St. Florian Bulletin? Well, lives. We all look for answers for Life and Death questions this is your chance! A new feature article is being to questions about God and ourselves. added to the weekly bulletin which will highlight Whatever your reason we welcome you to join us in the unique qualities of our neighborhood. becoming a Catholic through the RCIA program. If the history of your family is tied to the comthe Rite of Christian Initiation ofadults is a program munity of Hegewisch or if you have any other by which the Catholic Church welcomes new members interesting facts or traditions concerning our into its communal life. The RCIA program is a living neighborhood, please consider writing an article experience ofthe church, and NOT just a series ofclasses for this new feature. Just type something up, to teach you about Christianity. There are discussions about 400 words in length, and drop it in the about the facts of the faith. These sessions are only one rectory mail slot so it can be reviewed for possible part of the experience of living the faith. This program inclusion in the bulletin. allows you to learn and share with others who are on Please give it a try. We're very interested in knowing the same journey-living the faith with members of the what you have to say. Church. For more information about the RCIA program, please contact the rectory at (773) 646-4877.
July 22, 2018 Page 5 ST. JOHN PAUL II Karol Wojtyla was born in 1920, the youngest of three children in Wadowice, Poland. Karol was a brilliant student with a natural facility for languages and a love for music and theater. Eventually he would learn at least 12 different languages, an asset he would use again and again in the world travels that marked his papacy. Due to the German occupation of Poland during World War II, Wojtyla had to attend seminary classes held in secret at the Archbishop's residence in Krakow. With his personal history of friendships with Jews, he would become the first pope to pray at a synagogue and at the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem. At just 58, Cardinal Wojtyla was elected pope in October 1978, a few months after the sudden death of John Paul I. The second longest serving papacy in Church history, Pope John Paul II's tenure sparkles with significant achievements including: improved relations with Jews, Muslims and Orthodox Christians; a revised and updated Catechism of the Catholic Church; fourteen papal encyclicals, including the On Labor, Faith and Reason and the oflife; unwavering support for Church teaching on abortion and euthanasia; a renewed effort for evangelization; and staunch advocacy for peace. He was also known for his deep devotion to the Blessed Mother: ST. JOHN XXIII Angelo Roncalli was born in 1881, in Sotto Il Monte, Italy. His parents were tenant farmers. An excellent student who entered the seminary at 12 years old, at eighteen, he wrote: "Everything I possess, my being, life, understanding, will and memory-all were given to me by God, so I belong to him." At the age of71, he was elevated to the rank ofcardinal. In 1958 he attended the conclave of cardinals to elect a new pope after the death of Pope Pius XII. Never expecting to become pope, as the story is told, he had a return train ticket back to Venice in his pocket, which, of course, he would never use. Pope John XXIII's major accomplishments included improving ecumenical relations, reforming and revising the liturgy, fostering a greater role for the laity in Church governance, and, his landmark achievement, the convening of Vatican II. He will be remembered also for his humility, warmth and gentle sense ofhumor. "Anybody can become pope," he once said, "the proof of this is I have become one." Pope John issued eight encyclicals. Pacem in Terris (Peace on Earth) is considered his most important contribution to Church teaching. Mother of the Church, Prepare us for your Son's coming! Accept us! With our everyday problems, our weaknesses and deficiencies, our crises, and personal, family and social shortcomings. Do not let us lose goodwill! Do not let us lose sincerity of conscience and uprightness of behavior! With your prayer, obtain justice for us. Safeguard peace in the whole world! Amen. Lord Jesus Christ, you are called the Prince ofpeace, you are yourself our peace and reconciliation, you so often said, "peace to you," grant us peace. Make all men and women witnesses oftruth, justice and brotherly love. Banish from their hearts whatever might endanger peace. Enlighten our rulers that they may guarantee and defend the great gift of peace. May all peoples of the earth become as brothers and sisters. May longed-for peace blossom forth and reign always over us all. PRAYER TO THE MOTHER OF THE CHURCH, ST. JOHN PAUL II PRAYER FOR PEACE, ST. JOHN XXIII
Page 6 WEEKLY OFFERINGS July 14 & 15, 2018 Sunday Collections 4:00pm Mass 8:00am Mass 9:45am Mass 11:30am Mass Mailed Donations Votives Actual Received vs Budgeted Goal Deficit Peter's Pence Energy AC Repair Building Improvement Maintenance Amount 771.00 678.38 675.00 307.00 230.00 52.60 2,713.98-4,500.00 1,786.02 10.00 132.00 461.00 115.00 155.00 Jul 24 Jul 25 Jul 29 MARK YOUR CALENDAR Pantry Setup (KH) 9:00am Big Pantry (KH) 3:30pm Holy Name Golf Outing Minnie Monesse - Grant Park, IL 9:30am St. Vincent de Paul Poor Box 206.00 Before Dinner - I remember when family gathered together and prayed before mealtime and Mom would ask that we think of those less fortunate. We ask that you remember those friends less fortunate and perhaps share your extra coins by placing a few in the poor box. 2018 Mass Book Ifyou are new to the parish, stop in the rectory to register. Please pray for our Service Members: Eugene Zmija, U.S Air Force Sgt Eric L. Abram, U.S. Air Force Aaron Alvarez, U.S Navy MSgt James Ritchie, U.S. Air Force Capt. Christopher Conner, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Michael Marszalek, U.S. Army Robert A. Islas, Jr., U.S Navy Capt. Lisa Klekowski, US. Army PFC Patrick Paskiewicz, U.S. Army Petty Officer Second Class Laura A Tomczak, U.S. Navy Master Sgt. Christopher Saberniak, U.S. Air Force A1C Nicolaos Hofbauer, U.S. Air Force Sgt. Ernest Silva, U.S. Marine Corps Jonathan Daniel Ladowski, U.S. Marine Corps Walter Michael Davila, U.S. Navy If you know of a family member who is no longer serving, please contact the Rectory at 646 4877 so they may be removed from this prayer list. There are quite a few Masses available in the 201 8 Mass Book. Please stop by the rectory to reserve your Masses. Please don t forget us during your summer activities! With graduations, family reunions, picnics, vacations and all ofthe other summer plans you and your family may have, please be sure to keep current with your contributions to the Parish while you are away. We wish everyone a very blessed, safe and happy summer. Anyone interested in renting Konsowski Hall, please call the rectory for more information.
MISSION STATEMENT of ST. FLORIAN PARISH We are Roman Catholics of prayer, service and long-standing tradition guided by the spirit to meet the direct needs of out parishioners and neighboring community in a demanding social environment. We strive to achieve a sense of justice, responsibility, prayerfulness, communication and unity by providing: All individuals the opportunity of receiving sacraments The proper educational environment spiritually, morally, academically A channel for corporal works of mercy A time and place for social gathering and fellowship Our goals and objectives will be accomplished through encouraging active participation in dialogue, evangelization, stewardship, prayer and love. Worship Altar Servers Choirs, Cantors & Musicians Ministers of Communion Liturgy Committee Ministry of Care Ministry of Consolation Ministry of Lectors Faith Sharing Groups Ushers & Greeters Bible Study Baptismal Preparation R.C.I.A. Parish Pastoral Council Religious Education Evangelization Committee TO ALL WHO CELEBRATE Whether visitors, long-time residents or newly arrived in the Parish, we Thank God for you. If you are not registered, or there is a change in your address, or telephone number, please fill out the form and place it in one of our collection baskets or mail it to the Rectory Thank You Name: Phone: Address: Please Check One: New Parishioner NewAddress Service Education and Adult Formation New Phone Number Moving, Remove from Register Finance Council St. Vincent de Paul Parish Organizations Holy Name Society Knights of Columbus Daughters of Isabella Ladies Rosary Sodality Mission Statement of Pastoral Council Pastoral Council is a group of parishioners who work together with the pastor to act as a consultative body for the parish. Our mission is to build a prayerful, evangelizing and welcoming spirit for the benefit of the faith community. Memorials And Gifts ofremembrance You may remember your deceased loved ones in the following ways: Donation Daily Masses 10 Tree oflife Gold Leaf 100 Small Stone 500 Large Stone 1,000 The Tabernacle Candle will be lit in memory of... 10 The Gifts ofbread and Wine are donated in memory of... 15 Please remember in your estate planning Your Gift, Your Parish www.parishgift.org