The Spirit Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Church April 10, 2016 THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER Antonio Acosta Allison Beyer Gabriel Raoul Vitzthum Burns Bridget Cammino Nathan Cera Cayla Cimilluca Leah Conrad Jackson Dadivas Rihanna De Leon David DiSandro Alinabella Grace Donahue Eliza Elder Gabrielly Escobar Amelia Hernandez Alyssa Ira Aaron Jallores Tristan Julian Teresa Raye Keller Elizabeth Louise Kewell Vanessa Kopec Jake Walter Krause Congratulations to the First Communion Class of 2016 Michael Francis Kurt Julia Maria Kwiek Marco Lappo Lucia Lavalle Luciano Maestranzi Kaden Marquez Keira Marquez John Molina Dylan Nicolas Nicole Nicpon Ava Nigro Maya Owca Maria Paschall Elijah Pena Gabrielle Ramirez Giovanni Rizza Natalie Rogowski Abbey Roman Paige Spychalski Dylan Torres Victor Uzquiano Caitlin Mary Wagner
April 10, 2016 Mass Intentions Third Sunday of Easter Monday, April 11 (St. Stanislaus, Bishop & Martyr) 6:30 a.m. Purgatorial Society 8:15 a.m. Zbignien Jarosz Tuesday, April 12 6:30 a.m. Marian Scherger 8:15 a.m. Jane Gulik; Mercedes Sacris; Deceased Members of DiBella Family; Carlos & Flordeluz Angderson Wednesday, April 13 (St. Martin I, Pope & Martyr) 6:30 a.m. Daniel O Neill 8:15 a.m. Protection of Life at Every Stage Thursday, April 14 6:30 a.m. Vincenzo DiBenedetto 8:15 a.m. Marietta & Salvatore Fragale Friday, April 15 6:30 a.m. John DiGanci 8:15 a.m. Santo Paffumi Saturday, April 16 8:15 a.m. Asuncion Acosta; Lucille Lehnert; Joanne O Donovan 1:00 p.m. First Holy Communion 5:00 p.m. Francesco & Lucia Donatelli Sunday, April 17 (Fourth Sunday of Easter) 7:30 a.m. Henry Dobosiewicz 9:00 a.m. For the People of OLR 10:45 a.m. Maria & Donato Scandiff 12:15 p.m. Pia & Armando Mei 5:00 p.m. Luciano DiBella PARISH DIRECTORY CHURCH: 8300 N. Greenwood, Niles, IL 60714 PARISH OFFICE - Ministry Center, 8624 W. Normal Phone: 847-823-2550 Fax: 847-823-4291 www.olransom.org Rev. Christopher M. Gustafson Pastor Rev. Mark Augustine Associate Pastor Rev. Paul Reczek, O.F.M. Sunday Celebrant Rev. Mr. Charlie O Donnell Deacon Rev. Mr. James Frugé Deacon Mrs. Cathy Williams Office Manager Mr. Richard Gargul Business Manager Mr. Rob Sadlowski Music Director Mr. Jim Potthast Youth Minister Mr. Bob DiSandro Maintenance Engineer Mrs. Kathleen Sass Bulletin Typist RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM Mrs. Maureen Valvassori Director 847-696-2994 Email: o.ransom@att.net SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Let the children come to me Lk 18:16 Baptisms are ordinarily celebrated on the 2nd and 4th Sundays at 1:30 p.m. in the Church. A preparation meeting is required. Please call the Ministry Center to arrange. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: God s mercy is ever near. Confessions are heard every Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to Noon in the Church and by appointment. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: Congratulations! Weddings are ordinarily celebrated on Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Please be sure to consult a priest before setting the date for your wedding. MINISTRIES CHAIRPERSONS Mrs. Deborah Bosco Parish Pastoral Council Mr. Steve Dolan Parish Finance Committee Mrs. Nancy Stranczek Ministry of Care Mrs. Gigi Bialko Bereavement Ms. Reneda Mittman Lectors Mr. & Mrs. Jack Eichstaedt Communion Ministers Mr. Andy Thelen Ministry Scheduler Mr. Vince Milito Ushers Mrs. Terry Uselmann St. Matthew Circle Ms. Heidi Mergenthaler & Mrs. Julie Galluzzi Wedding Ministry Coordinators EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION SUNDAY MASSES: 5:00 pm (Saturday) 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am, 12:15, 5:00pm Weekday: 6:30 & 8:15 am; Saturday 8:15 am Holy Day: 6:30, 8:15 am, 7:00 pm RECONCILIATION: Saturday, 11:00 am - 12 noon and individually as requested. HOPELINE: For Pregnant Women 847-823-HOPE CARING FOR THE SICK: If you or a loved one are ill and would like prayers or to receive the Sacrament of Anointing, Holy Communion, or a visit, please do not hesitate to call the Ministry Center. A communal celebration of the Sacrament of Anointing follows the 8:15 a.m. Mass on the first Saturday of the month. FIRST FRIDAYS: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place throughout the day, ending with Holy Hour and Benediction from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. NEW PARISHIONERS: Welcome to the Parish! We are glad you are here. Please come to the Ministry Center to register or call: 847-823-2550.
April 10, 2016 Third Sunday of Easter Page Three Dear friends in Christ, Several months ago I was invited to join the college seminary faculty and work with young men who were taking the first concrete steps in discerning a call to serve God's Church as one of his priests. After much prayer and deliberation, I was open to the possibility, if it was how Archbishop Cupich determined I could best serve the people of God. The Archbishop approved and has appointed me to this new assignment, beginning July 1st. I will be switching my primary assignment, duties, and even living space (I will now be living at Loyola University with the seminarians), which opens up many exciting new horizons. As part of my new assignment, I will still be helping at parishes with Sunday masses. Fr. Chris has graciously offered for me to stay on at OLR as a Sunday celebrant. While this is not set in stone and all the details are not worked out, it is a great chance to continue to serve the community which I have grown to love. Please be assured of my prayers as I begin this new endeavor and I ask you to pray for me and for all those who are seeking to serve God with an openness of heart. God Bless, Fr. Mark ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO Office of the Archbishop Post Office Box 1979 Chicago, Illinois 60690-1979 Phone 1-312-534-6379 Reverend Mark D. Augustine Our Lady of Ransom Parish 8624 W. Normal Avenue Niles, Illinois 6017-2361 Dear Father Augustine, April 1 Jubilee of Mercy With this letter, I am pleased to appoint you to the Formation Faculty of Saint Joseph College Seminary at Loyola University. This appointment has been made in consultation with the Priest s Placement Board. This appointment is effective July 1, 2016, with a term of five years, renewable for periods of three years each. Please speak with Very Reverend Peter Snieg regarding the necessary arrangements for this assignment, as well as the nature and scope of your duties. Father Augustine, thank you for all that you have done for Our Lady of Ransom Parish. The parishioners deeply appreciated your presence and ministry through these past years. You have my appreciation and gratitude as well. As you begin this new responsibility, you have my continued support. Wishing you every blessing, with kinds regards I remain, Sincerely yours in Christ, Most Reverend Blase J. Cupich Archbishop of Chicago
April 10, 2016 Third Sunday of Easter Page Four Communiqué Presents... RELICS FROM OUR PAST or THE SAINTS AMONG US All of us have some possession or experience in our lives that evokes great value or sentiment. It could be a scarf, an old coat, a coin, a set of silverware, a tool, or a scenic location. Attaching great meaning to material items brings us close to the person or the event to which they are connected. They invoke in us a deep personal touch stone that transports us back to the origin of its use, who we were with, and how we enjoyed the experience. The Church understands that we are a relational people. We remember people, times and places by those touch stones in our lives. They are a kind of relic of the past making them present to us. The Church views RELICS as material objects that have a direct connection to Jesus or the saints. There are three levels or classes of RELICS. First Class Relics are actual body parts such as fragments of bone of a saint. Second Class Relics are items that the saint owned such as cloths, a belt, a ring, sandals, a book, or fragments of them. Third Class Relics are items that the saint touched or were, in turn, touched to a FIRST, SECOND, or THIRD Class RELIC. Relics of the saints are held to be of great value, worthy of veneration by the faithful. The Old Testament (Sirach 48: 13-14) records that a dead body came back to life when it was touched to the bones of the Prophet Elisha. The New Testament witnesses that a woman was healed from hemorrhaging when she touched the hem of Jesus garment, as well as many others who did (Mark 6:56). Christians in the early church were in awe and wonder of the Apostles. So great was their faith that they brought out their sick so that even the shadow of the Apostles might fall on them (Acts 5:12-15). St. Paul s secondary clothing, such as handkerchiefs and aprons were placed on the sick and they were healed and evil spirits fled from them (Acts 19:11-12). Mass, in the early Church, was originally said directly over the tombs of the Martyrs. The altar was usually the cover stone on top of the tomb. Mass was also said in homes and larger venues using wooden tables. The Latin Church preferred the use of a more durable material, a single natural stone, such as marble. The tradition of keeping a connection with a saint was preserved by having a relic placed and sealed underneath the table top (mensus). Today, wooden altars can be used outdoors but must have a movable consecrated flat stone with a saint s relic sealed underneath. Great care is taken to assure that relics are authentic and can actually be attributable to a saint. The main altar of a church is dedicated, consecrated, and given a title (titulus), usually the name of church that surrounds it. If a relic is known to exist from that saint then it will be procured if possible. Otherwise, currently two relics are required for each altar. Though unseen by us, the saints continue to be present in our worship, and in our Catholic Christian Community. Their witness encourages us to carry on the work of the Church. They gave their lives for Jesus. Their example calls each of us to do no less. The Communique is a monthly publication of Our Lady of Ransom Communications Committee. Questions, comments or ideas for articles can be dropped off at the Ministry Center, attention Communications Committee.
April 10, 2016 Third Sunday of Easter Page Five FIESTA Saturday April 23 It s now time to celebrate a Fiesta! Spring has arrived (and we hope the warmer weather)! On Saturday, April 23, at Fairway Banquets located to 6700 West Howard Street in Niles (between Caldwell and Milwaukee) we will enjoy a family style meal with a cash bar available. We will be entertained by the musical group Cielito Lindo. Tickets at $40 per person are being sold after weekend Masses and at the Ministry Center. Big ticket raffle tickets are also available after all Masses. The tickets are $2 each and you can view the fabulous prizes! You do not need to be present to win! We are in need of big baskets and gift cards. Drop them off at the Ministry Center marked CWC this week. Get your tickets and bring your husbands, relatives and friends for a fun filled afternoon! 2017 Mass Book opens Wednesday, April 27 The opening date for the Mass Book for 2017 intentions will be Wednesday, April 27 at 9:00 a.m. in the Ministry Center. Unfortunately, we cannot accept advance bookings and checks. Any checks received before the opening date will be returned to sender. Intentions for the Mass are limited to one person and/ or spouse per Mass. Should there be more family names, they will be listed as Deceased Members of the Family. According to the Code of Canon Law 948: Separate Masses must be applied for the intentions of those for whom an individual offering, even if small, has been made and accepted. The Archdiocese allows 2 Masses per week to be multiple intention Masses. These will be celebrated each Tuesday and Saturday at 8:15a.m. There will be a limit to one Sunday Mass per calendar month (12 Sunday Masses per year.) There is no limit to weekday Masses. Are you interested in becoming a Lector, Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion or Altar Server? If you or someone you know would like information about getting involved, please call the Ministry Center or speak with one of our priests or deacons. Liturgical Ministers for Next Week s Liturgies Date/Time Commentator Communion Ministers Cantors Servers Saturday, April 16 5:00 p.m. Maryellen Waters Gerald Waters Joe & Gigi Bialko, Joan Del Medico, Patricia Lawlor, Carol Mozgowiec, Mary Mundt, David Nellessen, Christine Seske, Andy Thelen Jody Schuth Natasha Czajkowski Sunday, April 17 7:30 a.m. George Colgan Rosanne Dulski 9:00 a.m. Kelly Satorre Eleanor Laraia George Colgan, Joan Karwoski, Tom Kleeman, Eleanor Mueller, Dennis Ramirez, Phyllis Ranalli, Terry Uselmann Fred & Gerry Batliner, Marilyn Cairo, Maria Gullo, Mary Ann Malartsik, Filomena Randazzo, Joey Randazzo, (sub needed), (sub needed) Rob Sadlowski Tony Davies Rob Sadlowski Catherine Valeroso Clarissa Valeoso Maria Uzquiano 10:45 a.m. Wayne Sliwa Tom Muszynski Josephine Bax, Maureen & Robert Bell, Toni Brana, Edward Cameron, Rick Fox, Mike Merchut, Jerry Merkel, (sub needed) OLR Choir Emily Reczek Alyssa Tintorri Giancarlo Donahue 12:15 p.m. Joe Paolelli Chris Paolelli Maria Galluzzi, Cathy & John Gierum, Maria Mauro, Chris Paolelli, Joe Paolelli, Matt Paolelli, Gloria Scardino, Judith Vee Rob Sadlowski Ben Paolelli Dominic Vecchio John Paul Vecchio 5:00 p.m. Rick Fox Lulu de los Reyes We are in need of Communion Ministers for the Sunday 5:00 pm Mass Jody Schuth Gabby Mendoza Gisella Mendoza
April 10, 2016 Third Sunday of Easter Page Six Today is Donut Sunday! All are invited to stop this Sunday following the 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 and 12:15 Masses for a donut, juice, coffee and a chance to visit with your fellow parishioners. Next Saturday, April 16, at 1:00 pm our second grade Religious Education students will be receiving their First Holy Communion. Please remember them in your prayers! ATTENTION PARISH ORGANIZATIONS NEW BULLETIN DEADLINES - Our bulletin is best when we can keep our parishioners informed of all the wonderful news and events that take place here at OLR through your ministries and organizations. In order to plan and devote appropriate space, we need to receive your submissions 12 days in advance of the desired bulletin. For example the May 8 bulletin deadline would be Noon on Tuesday, April 26. We appreciate your cooperation. If you have any questions, please call Cathy Williams at 847-823-2550. Thank you. WEDDING BANNS II - Katherine Eichstaedt & Eric Murdock I Jayneelee Narrido & Allan Bernabe A prayer for Renew My Church Lord Jesus, you speak to us today, As you spoke to holy men and women Who have gone before us. In every age and in our own time, You call to us and say: Renew My Church Pour out the gift of your Holy Spirit upon us, And so enable us To hear you clearly To listen to each other attentively To imagine our future boldly To discern your direction wisely To persevere in your holy will courageously To stay together in charity To surrender own plans readily To embrace the greater good To hand on your gifts to future generations. We ask this of you who live and reign with the Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen. IMPORTANT Please take this survey online to ensure our Parishioners viewpoints are considered during This revitalization process.
April 10, 2016 Third Sunday of Easter Page Seven Quenching God s Thirst: Respond in Love Presentation by: Fr. James Kubicki SJ from Relevant Radio and Apostleship of Prayer. The culmination of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola. How to give God what he doesn t already have. Sunday April 17 12:00 noon to 1:30 pm St. Catherine Laboure 3535 Thornwood Glenview 847-826-4704 No charge Refreshments served. OTHER PLACES... Mary, Seat of Wisdom School Pre-K 3 through 8th Grade Prospective Family OPEN HOUSE Thursday, April 14, 2016 6:30 PM 8:00 PM Register for the 2016-2017 School Year 1352 S. Cumberland Avenue, Park Ridge 847-825-2500 www.mswschool.org
April 10, 2016 Third Sunday of Easter Page Eight R E S T I N P E A C E Please continue to pray for the following people who have recently died: Rodolfo Catalla Lord, for your faithful people, life is changed not ended. --Rite of Christian Burial SACRIFICIAL GIVING Our response to God s command to take care of the community with the gifts, talents and resources God entrusts to us. STEWARDSHIP OF RESOURCES Sunday Collections April 3......$ 12,022.74 (Week 40) Year-to-date.$ 488,892.39 We are grateful. P R A Y F O R T H E M Paul Kane (3) Mary Anne Gross (3) Ralph Milito (2) Christina Rethmeier (2) Jessica Treuthardt (2) Barbara Ingolia (1) We pray for all the sick at every Mass and in our private prayers. Persons who have a change in their health (traumatic event, surgery, critical stage of disease, etc.) will be mentioned by name (if they or a family member request) at Sunday Masses. Thereafter, for one month the name will be published in the bulletin and then placed on our website: olransom. org. OLR MILITARY God keep you safe! A.I.C. Michael Gonzales Sgt. Vito Deiure Gunny Sgt. Paul J. Vee, USMC Lt. 1st Class Jared Kandell Staff Sgt. Michael Osterlund PFC Darren Keifer PO2 Patrick Wurster II Sgt. Anthony LaScola USMC Cpl. Brian Michael Bell BM3 Kristin Kaufmann Specialist Conrad Sewinski ENFR Joshua Torres 1st Lt. Joseph John Gullo, USAF Cpl. Giselle Obcemea Gayapa, USMC PFC Ezekiel M. Trimble PFC Edrian Fernandez, USAFC Cpt. Jason Lovallo If you know of any Our Lady of Ransom parishioners who are serving in the military and would like to include them in our prayer intentions, please call the Ministry Center (847-823-2550.) UPDATE YOUR ESTATE PLANS, ESPECIALLY YOUR WILL WHEN: Families grow, kids leave for college, Mom becomes Nana, and retirement becomes reality. All along the way your needs are changing. Have your charitable interests changed? Make sure your will is keeping pace with your life.