Page 2 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time MASSES FOR THE WEEK Weekend, February 25 & 26 4:00 PM + Ben Lisek Jack & Marlene 8:00 AM + Caroline Brill Family 9:45 AM + Ken Baker Family 11:30 AM + Teresa Salazar & Nicolas Guerrero READERS March 2017 4:00 PM P. Gadus 8:00 AM B. Rosiar 9:45 AM A. Bonczek 11:30 AM R. Oseguera Monday, February 27 8:00 AM + Fr. Robert Parishioner Tuesday, February 28 8:00 AM + Esperanza Cambroni Daughter Wednesday, March 1 Ash Wednesday 8:00 AM + Mass: Ken Baker Family 4:00 PM + Prayer Service 5:30 PM + Spanish Mass CANTORS ASH WEDNESDAY, March 1 8:00 AM Bob Thursday, March 2 8:00 AM + Frank Szajerski Christine Rzonca SATURDAY, March 4 4:00 PM Laurie Friday, March 3 8:00 AM + Marty Surdell Chuck & Marylou 3:00 PM Stations of the Cross SUNDAY, March 5 8:00 AM Bob 9:45 AM Judy Saturday, March 4 8:00 AM + Barbara Drosos Marylou & Chuck 3:30 PM Litany & Benediction 4:00 PM + Richard Cholipski Family EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Sunday, March 5 8:00 AM + Lorraine Zalewski Family 9:45 AM + Bill Pope Dolores Pope 11:30 AM + Refugio Mendoza Maria Morales (Daughter) March 2017 Week of February 26 March 4 4:00 PM J. Gibbons D. Karczewski C. Ranos 8:00 AM C. Bozovik K. Gibson N. Moll 9:45 AM O. Haro P. Maccagnano C. Malone The Tabernacle Candle will be lit this week in memory of Amy & Raymond Cuevas Mom 11:30 AM The Gifts of Bread & Wine are donated this week in memory of I. Jimenez Amy & Raymond Cuevas Mom USHERS ALTAR SERVERS WEDNESDAY, March 1 Ash Wednesday 8:00 AM D. Ranos SATURDAY, March 4 4:00 PM P. Maccagnano SUNDAY, March 5 8:00 AM J. Laskowiecki 9:45 AM A. Shea 11:30 AM D. Ranos 4:00 PM 8:00 AM 9:45 AM 11:30 AM March 2017 C. Cowperthwaite, E. Pindara, A. Lubanowski, T. Zalewski, N. Zalewski A. Wopinski, T. Nester, M. Noworyta, J. Young E. Lihota, G. Slusarczyk, T. Baker, M. Gasior R. Manriquez, J. Gonzalez, M. Suarez, R. Ortiz
February 26, 2017 We pray for... Barbara Anderson, Michael Auld, Loretta Borowski, Michael Boston, Grant Joseph Bradtke, Kevin Chocholek, Austin Cichy, Philip Corich, Martin Covarrubias, Mary Lou Cowperthwaite, Jim Cummings, 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, Ray Holloway, Baby Ian, Tony Jackson, Charlene Jones, Edward Kawa, Larry Kawa, Ron Keene, Karen Kil, Bob Konecek, Martha Kowalkowski, 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, James Rago, John Rosmanitz, Steven Schwartz, Jo Shanahan, Paul Sherman, Lillian Smierciak, Alfonso Soto, Linda Stannish, Irene Stincic, Chestine Trzupek, Asunción Villalpondo, Rita Wilck, Dianne Williams, August Wopinski, Stanley Wrona, Sr., Melissa Young, 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 February 27 Sirach 17:20 24 Mark 10:17 27 Tuesday February 28 Sirach 35:1 12 Mark 10:28 31 Wednesday March 1 Ash Wednesday I Joel 2:12 18 II 2 Corinthians 5:20 6:2 Matthew 6:1 6, 16 18 Thursday March 2 Deuteronomy 30:15 20 Luke 9:22 25 Friday March 3 St. Katharine Drexel Isaiah 58:1 9a Matthew 9:14 15 Saturday March 4 St. Casimir Isaiah 58:9b 14 Luke 5:27 32 Sunday March 5 1st Sunday of Lent I Genesis 2:7 9; 3:1 7 II Romans 5:12 19 or 5:12, 17 19 Matthew 4:1 11 Page 3 Lenten Schedule Stations ofthe Cross: Fridays during Lent at 3:00pm Reconciliation: Saturdays 3:00pm Litany and Benediction: Saturdays during Lent at 3:30pm Parish Reconciliation Service: Wednesday, March 8 th at 6:30pm Burning of Palms Tuesday, Feb. 28th After 8:00am Mass in the courtyard You may bring your old palms and place them in the basket in back of church. Please make sure there are no ribbons, rubber bands or plastic bags as we are not able to burn anything but the blessed palms. The St. Florian Self Defense Program Come join "The St. Florian Self-Defense Program." All ages may sign up, children and adults. For more information, please call (708) 476-8615. BE SURE TO JOIN US FOR OUR FAMILY MASS AT 9:45 AM! Fr. Robert 2017 Mass Book There are quite a few Masses available in the 2017 Mass Book. Please stop by the rectory to reserve your Masses.
Page 4 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time Thank You We would like to thank the Surdell Family for their very generous donation to St. Florian Church. We deeply appreciate your kind support. Preparing Before Lent Begins A big thank you to all who took part in the "To Teach Taking some time to get ready for Lent will ensure that Who Christ Is" Campaign. We appreciate your generwe aren t going to miss the first week or two of Lent, osity. The Archdiocese credits us every month with because we are just getting started. Lent begins on Ash 60% of your CURRENT payments. Some people DRAMATICALLY delinquent in their payments Wednesday, but we want to be ready to really take off are which slows down our goal. We really can't move foron that day, rather than just beginning to think about ward until most of the funds for the boiler. Lent on that day. Part of what makes a vacation or a If you haveweanyreceive questions about your payments, please special anniversary so special is the build-up to it. call the Archdiocese at 312-534-8500. Yours in Christ, Before we get to Ash Wednesday, we should start asking ourselves some questions and we should start with some preparations. What does God want to give me this year? This question may require that I slow Fr. Robert Marchwiany, Pastor down a bit and listen to my inner spirit. For example, even if I m very busy, I realize I m hungry when I hear my stomach start growling. What am I going to be Ifyou are new to the parish, stop in the rectory to register. doing on Ash Wednesday? Too often, Ash Wednesday is like every other day, except that I manage to get to church and get ashes on my forehead. Is there anything else I can do on Ash Wednesday? How will fasting and abstaining happen for me, for my family on that special day? It doesn t take a lot oftime to prepare for the beginning ST. FLORIAN CHURCH of Lent. It just takes desire and focus. God can do so is now on Facebook much with that. We can give God more of a space to Information and events will be posted on the touch our hearts if we begin to establish some simple Florian Hegewisch user page. patterns. We could wake up each morning, and for something like a half a minute to a minute, stand by the edge ofour beds, and just ask the Lord for the grace Anyone interested in renting to let this day be one in which I long for the beginning Konsowski Hall, please call the rectory of Lent. Perhaps we need to ask for specific helps or for more information. graces to get ready to begin Lent. And each night, in the days ahead, we can practice giving thanks to God before I go to bed. This simple pattern, in the morning and evening can stir our spirits to look forward to and Relevant Radio prepare for Lent, as a season of grace. 930AM / 950AM May our Lord bless us all on this journey ahead. Take your faith beyond Sunday, and into the rest of the week with Relevant Radio! It s Talk Radio for Taken from the Praying Catholic Life! Tune in to Relevant Radio 930AM Lent pages ofcreighton or 950AM. Listen online at www.relevantradio.com University Online Ministries
February 26, 2017 * * * NOTICE * * * Page 5 Don't forget to put your e mail address on your envelope. On February 12th, during 11:30 Mass, a woman's ring was mistakenly left in the bathroom. If anyone has information about the ring, please call the rectory at (773) 646-4877. You only need to do this once. If you have already submitted your email address, you do not need to do it again. Church Regulations Regarding Fast & Abstinence "Lent is ordered to preparing for the celebration ofeaster, since the Lenten liturgy prepares for celebration of the Paschal Mystery both catechumens, by the various stages of Christian Initiation, and the faithful, who recall their own Baptism and do penance." The Saint Vincent de Paul clothing bins (located In our parking lot behind the church) are strictly for clothing and shoes ONLY. All bundles should be bagged and tied. Nothing should be left outside the bins. If bins are full, please come back the following week. Bins are emptied on a regular basis. Anything left out-side bins will be destroyed by the weather which makes it useless to everyone. People have been rummaging through the bins and ripping the bags open and taking out clothing. If anyone sees this please remind them that the clothing is for people who are in need. (Universal Norms on the Liturgical Year, #27) By the threefold discipline of fasting, almsgiving and prayer the church keeps Lent from Ash Wednesday until the evening of Holy Thursday. All of the faithful and the catechumens should undertake the serious practice of these three traditions. Failure to observe penitential days totally or a substantial number of such days must be considered serious. Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all Catholics 14 years old and older on Ash Wednesday and on all the Fridays of Lent. Fasting is to be observed on Ash Wednesday by all Catholics who are 18 years of age but not yet 59. Those who are bound by this may take only one full meal. Two smaller meals are permitted if necessary to maintain strength according to one's needs, but eating solid foods between meals is not permitted. The special Paschal fast, as well as abstinence, are prescribed for Good Friday and encouraged for Holy Saturday. Spanish Abstinencia: Todos los católicos mayores de 14 años, deben abstenerse de comer came el Miércoles de Ceniza y todos los viemes de Cuaresma. EI Ayuno debe ser observado el Miércoles de Ceniza per todos los católicos que han-cumplido los dieciocho (18) años pero no han llegado a los cincuenta y nueve (59). Estas personas sólo pueden hacer una comida completa, y dos comidas pequeñas si son necesarias para mantener las fuerzas, de acuerdo a las necesidades individuales, pero no se permite alimento sólido entre las comidas. EI ayuno asi como la abstinencia Pascual especial obliga el Viemes Santo y es recomendada en el Sabado Santo tambien. SVDP DROP OFF BINS 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 ofthe benefits ofbeing a REGISTERED parishioner? You can get a list ofyour annual donations to use for tax purposes. As a REGISTERED parishioner, you can receive sacraments, be a sponsor/ 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 reci-biendo los sacramentos. 3. Hay otras maneras que pueda hacerse un parroquiano REGISTRADO? NO.
Page 6 MARK YOUR CALENDAR WEEKLY OFFERINGS Due to the President's Day holiday, our offering collection totals are not available. We will publish the totals next week. The Origin of Paczki 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time Mar 2 Mar 5 Mar 7 Mar 9 Mar 10 Choir Rehearsal (Church) 10:00am Rosary Ladies Sodality (KH) 1:30pm RCIA (KH) 5:00pm Choir Rehearsal (Church) 10:00am Holy Name (PMR) - OffMtg 7:00pm - Gen Mtg 8:00pm Mar 14 RCIA (KH) 5:00pm Mar 14 Bible Study (KH) 7:00pm Mar 16 Choir Rehearsal (Church) 10:00am Paczki (pronounced ponch - key ) originated as a specialty dessert as Polish housewives would use up various rich ingredients such as oil, sugar and flour before the beginning of Lent and the accompanying fast. Over time, they became a featured attraction at pre-lenten zapusty or festive carnival gatherings both in Poland as well as in Polish e migre communities St. Vincent de Paul Poor Box $79.00 throughout the world. They have become a special feature in Polish specialty shops, church festivals and St. Vincent de Paul is a small organization of parish in Polish homes on Tłusty Wtorek (Fat Tuesday) the men and women who have joined together to help their day before Ash Wednesday and the official beginning neighbors in need. We have dedicated ourselves to visit of Lent. the homes of families in need in our parish to assist them materially and spiritually. The Daughters of Isabella, Circle 859, will meet on March 7th at 1:00pm in the St. Columba Social Please pray for our Center. The next meeting will be held on April 4th. Service Members: For more information, please contact Bernice Scallon at (773) 677-7580. Tax Statements As in the past, we will not be sending tax statements to everyone this year. If you would like a statement of your 2016 church contributions, please call the rectory and leave your name address and phone number so it can be mailed to you, Or you can fill out the form below and drop it in the offering basket. 2017 Charitable Contributions - Statements for the 2017 tax year will be processed by request only. Please fill out the form below and return it to the rectory by January 29th. We will mail requested statements by the end ofthe month. Please send a 2016 contribution statement to me: Name: Address: (return form via collection basket or at the rectory) Eugene Zmija, U.S Air Force SSgt David Burks, U.S. Army Sgt Eric L. Abram, U.S. Air Force Lt. Commdr. Nicholas Garcia, U.S. Navy Pilot 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 LTC Peter Allen Kubas, U.S. Army A1C Kelly Shanahan, U.S. Air Force 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