April Baptisms: Luca Rahley Daughter of Paul Neswick & Maggie Cap

Page 2 4th Sunday of Easter MASSES FOR THE WEEK April Baptisms: Luca Rahley Daughter of Paul Neswick & Maggie Cap Weekend, April 21 & 22 4:00 PM + Ron Nawracaj Family 8:00 AM + Caroline Brill Family 9:45 AM + Josephine Raczak Family 11:30 AM + Miguel Mota Family Monday, April 23 8:00 AM + Thomas Zurawski Family In Remembrance Annette Miller Marian Marquez Helen Hennessy Tuesday, April 24 8:00 AM Blessings for Fr. Robert Wednesday, April 25 8:00 AM + Deceased Members of Ministers of Care Thursday, April 26 8:00 AM + Stanley Boberek Jay & Bobbie 4/09/18 4/12/18 4/13/18 CANTORS Friday, April 27 8:00 AM + Lorraine Szumlas Dawn Szumlas Mullin SATURDAY, April 28 4:00 PM Judy Saturday, April 28 8:00 AM For All Veterans 4:00 PM For the Parishioners SUNDAY, April 29 8:00 AM Laurie 9:45 AM Michelle Sunday, April 29 8:00 AM + Dolly Podsaidlik Family 9:45 AM First Holy Communion 11:30 AM + Francisco Soldona Family EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS April 2018 Week of April 22 28 4:00 PM M. Cowperthwaite J. Gibbons D. Karczewski 8:00 AM C. Bozovic P. Gadus K. Gibson 9:45 AM P. Maccagnano C. Malone C. Ranos The Tabernacle Candle will be lit this week in memory of Thomas Zurawski Family The Gifts of Bread & Wine are donated this week in memory of Thomas Zurawski Family READERS April 2018 4:00 PM A. Bonczek 8:00 AM R. Rosiar 9:45 AM S. Baker 11:30 AM R. Oseguera ALTAR SERVERS SATURDAY, April 28 4:00 PM P. Maccagnano SUNDAY, April 29 8:00 AM J. Wojtas 9:45 AM A. Shea 11:30 AM D. Ranos 11:30 AM L. Jimenez M. Suarez USHERS April 2018 4:00 PM C. Cowperthwaite, E. Pindara, T. Zalewski, N. Zalewski 8:00 AM T. Gibson, T. Nester, M. Noworyta 9:45 AM 11:30 AM E. Lihota, G. Slusarczyk, T. Baker, M. Gasior R. Manriquez, J. Gonzalez, M. Suarez, R. Ortiz

April 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, Helen Hennessy, 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 April 23 St. George & St. Adalbert Acts 11:1 18 John 10:1 10 Tuesday April 24 St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen Acts 11:19 26 John 10:22 30 Wednesday April 25 St. Mark 1 Peter 5:5b 14 Mark 16:15 20 2018 Mass Book There are quite a few Masses available in the 201 8 Mass Book. Please stop by the rectory to reserve your Masses. BE SURE TO JOIN US FOR OUR FAMILY MASS AT 9:45 AM! Fr. Robert Please Remember Your Parish Why not consider serving your parish as it has served you? When making your final arrangements, please remember our Church in your will. Ifyou are new to the parish, stop in the rectory to register. Thursday April 26 Acts 13:13 25 John 13:16 20 Friday April 27 Acts 13:26 33 John 14:1 6 Saturday April 28 St. Peter Chanel & St. Louis Grignion de Montfort Acts 13:44 52 John 14:7 14 Sunday April 29 5th Sunday of Easter I Acts 9:26 31 II 1 John 3:18 24 John 15:1 8 ST. FLORIAN CHURCH is back on Facebook Information and events will be posted on the Florian Hegewisch user page.

Page 4 From the Pastor's Desk: 4th Sunday of Easter Getting more out of Mass Preparing for Mass by Praying at home The joy of being Catholic is in the Eucharist. The Eucharistic Sacrifice, also called Holy Mass, is the wellspring ofour Catholic life and also its summit. Every Catholic, at every moment, is caught up in one of three movements: either he or she is on the way to church, giving witness to the Kingdom by preparing for the Sacred Banquet, or he is in church, participating fully, consciously and actually in the Sacred Liturgy, or he is sent forth, that is, sent from Mass into the world to bear witness to that which we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have looked upon and touched with our hands, all that concerns the Word of Life 1 (John 1:1). Thus the Church lives from Eucharist to Eucharist, amazed at the wonder of so great a gift and awaiting her blessed hope (Titus 2:13). This is why Catholics need to understand the importance of recognizing that our Eucharistic life begins on the way to church. We should go to church with a heart made ready for the Mystery we will encounter. Yours in Christ There are a couple of things we can do to prepare. First we can read the texts appointed for the day s Mass. These include the first reading from the Old Testament, the psalm response, the epistle from the New Testament Fr. Robert and finally the. You can easily find these readings on many Catholic calendars, in your missal or on the internet at http://www.uscb.org/nab/. When you prepare for Mass by reading the readings in advance, try to let them resonate in your heart, read the texts aloud, slowly and with attention. Repeat any phrases that strike you as beautiful or especially apt. Then turn it around. Let the Word which God speaks to you in the Scripture become your prayer by offering it back to God. Then, for the next few moments, remain in silence. Adore the God Who has spoken to you and ask Him to make you hungry for the daily bread (Luke 11:4). which you will receive at Mass. Go to church with hunger and desire, you won t be sent NEWEST HISTORY OF ST. FLORIAN PHOTO away empty cf. Luke 1:53. Faithful to his promise God Fr. Robert P. Marchwiany, Pastor, with the TO TEACH will fill you with all the good things cf. (Luke 1:53). WHO CHRIST IS COMMITTEE By Fr. Mark Kirby, O. Cist. Spring of 2016 Dear Parishioners of St. Florian, Thank you for your generosity and for all you do for St. Florian. At this time, when the heating season is approaching, we are trying to meet the demands that this means. As you know, our heating bills are high every year. Our old Church boiler is not only old, it is not sufficient for our needs. Once it is turned on our gas bills skyrocket because the controls on the boiler are not precise. We are still waiting for the TO TEACH WHO CHRIST IS campaign to give us money to install a new boiler, but we need to wait until the campaign is over before we receive any money, so there is still a couple of years ahead of us. Meanwhile we have to face high heating bills. We are still paying on last winter's bills and the new heating season will begin in about 2 months. To prevent the accumulation of all the heating bills I would like to ask you to increase your donation in the ENERGY ENVELOPE. I hope that the heating season will be mild for all of us, but once the Church boiler is turned on we are still paying for the usage. I will keep you in my prayers, please keep me in yours. Cenacle ofthe Eucharistic Face ofjesus

April 22, 2018 Page 5 Silence Paul Turner THE ST. FLORIAN Several times during the Mass, the liturgical texts invite us to observe silence. It makes you wonder if the folks who wrote those instructions had any idea how noisy a typical pew can be. Kneelers, hymnals, kids, and coughing make it hard for anyone to remember what silence sounds like. Still, the liturgy soldiers on, suggesting that at certain moments we just keep quiet. For example, when the priest says, "Let us pray," he really means what he says. How do you normally pray? Hands folded? Eyes closed? Calming yourself down so you can concentrate on the presence of God? Keeping silence? He's inviting us to assume our prayer position. But sometimes he's busy signaling the server, flipping pages, and adjusting his glasses. Sometimes were whispering, looking at the bulletin, or just wishing he'd get on with it so we can sit down again. Silence here is an invitation to pray, not to squirm. Another location for silent prayer is after communion. The liturgy bids us all to be quiet for a while to thank God for the wondrous Sacrament we have received. Sometimes people want their silence during communion; they don't want to be disturbed by singing. Others can't stand the silence after communion because they want to get out of the parking lot before everyone else. But silence follows communion. Communion itself is one of the most important times to sing. It gathers us as the body of Christ and wraps us in joyful song, since spoken words or silent thought can't express what music can. Then, after all have received the mystery, we pause together to meditate on its splendor. Singing followed by silence helps the whole assembly celebrate communion together. Sometimes we are observe silence after the readings, or after the homily. The first Eucharistic prayer invites us to silence while we ask God to remember those, living or deceased, "for whom we now pray." Silence is hard in our culture. Most of us habitually turn on a TV or radio. But we also know the benefits of being in silence once in a while outside, enjoying nature, getting some quiet time alone at home or in our room. Silence is golden. And the liturgy yearns for us to have some. HOLY NAME SOCIETY IS SPONSORING A SPRING BBQ Menu includes: Hamburger, Polish Sausage, Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Drink, and Dessert. When: April 28, 2018 Where: Konsowski Hall (between Church and Rectory) Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Price: 10.00 BYO Beer or Wine Tickets may be purchased from Holy Name Members or after Mass. * * * Volunteer baked goods are welcome * * * What does it mean to be a Parishioner? 1. It means to be officially REGISTERED in the rectory! We need your family information in our business system. 2. What are some of the benefits of being a REGISTERED parishioner? You can get a list of your annual donations to use for tax purposes. As a REGISTERED parishioner, you can receive sacraments, be a sponsor or witness for someone else receiving sacraments. 3. Are there any other ways to become a REGISTERED parishioner? NO. Que significa ser un Parroquiano 1. Significa estar oficialmente REGISTRADO en la rectorial Necesitamos la información de su familia en nuestro sistema de negocio. 2. Cuales son algunos de los beneficios de estar REGISTRADO como parroquiano: Pueden obtener una lista de sus donaciones anuales con propósito de reportar en sus impuestos. Como un parroquiano REGISTRADO, puede recibir sacramentos, ser padrino/testigo para alguien que este recibiendo los sacramentos. 3. Hay otras maneras que pueda hacerse un parroquiano REGISTRADO? NO.

Page 6 WEEKLY OFFERINGS MARK YOUR CALENDAR April 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 Holy Thursday Good Friday Easter Energy Parish Needs Building Improvement Maintenance 4th Sunday of Easter Amount 1,055.00 552.67 508.00 339.90 55.00 123.90 2,634.47-4,500.00 Apr 22 Holy Name Golf Outing Burnham - Burnham, IL 8:00am Apr 24 Pantry Setup (KH) 9:00am Apr 25 Big Pantry (KH) 3:30pm Apr 26 Choir Rehearsal (Church) 10:00am May 3 Choir Rehearsal (Church) 10:00am May 8 Bible Study (KH) 7:00pm May 10 Choir Rehearsal (Church) 10:00am May 1 1 Holy Name (KH) - OffMtg 7:00pm - Gen Mtg 8:00pm 1,865.53 10.00 10.00 215.00 160.00 347.00 115.00 183.00 St. Vincent de Paul Poor Box 140.00 The work of the St. Vincent de Paul Society is the message in action. I was hungry, I was thirsty, I was a stranger, I was naked, I was sick, and you cared. Paper Bag Request The St. Florian St. Vincent de Paul food pantry is once again in need of paper grocery bags to use for food distribution. If you would like to donate some bags, please drop them off at St. Florian Church. There is a box near the Houston entrance for bag donations. Society of St. Vincent de Paul: Anyone interested in renting Konsowski Hall, please call the rectory for more information. Volunteers Needed for the St. Florian Food Pantry The St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry at is in need of volunteers. If you would care to donate some of your free time to help your neighbors in need, please consider volunteering. The Pantry Distribution is held once a month on Wednesday at 3:30pm with a prayer service before the distribution at 2:30pm. People are required for this day, as well as the Tuesday before the distribution when food is delivered and must be unloaded from the truck and put away. For more information, please call Joan Gibbons at (773) 646-0808. 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. 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.

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