St. Lambert Parish Proclaiming Jesus Christ as Lord August 27, 2017 Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time Rectory: 8148 N Karlov Ave, Skokie 60076 Phone: (847) 673-5090 E-mail: saintlambert@aol.com Pastor: Rev. Richard Simon Rev. Know-it-all: reverendknow-it-all.blogspot.com Deacon: Mr. Chick O Leary Music Director: Mr. Steven Folkers St. Lambert Parish - Skokie, IL Sunday Masses: (5 pm Sat) 8am, 10am, 12pm Weekday Masses: 7:15 am (Mon-Fri) 8am on Sat. Confessions: Saturday at 8:30am Office Staff: Debbie Morales-Garcia debbie.stlambert@aol.com Mr. George Mohrlein Religious Education : Gina Roxas youthchurchred@gmail.com Weddings: Arrangements must be made 6 months in advance. Baptisms: Third Sundays of the month at 1:30 pm. Baptismal Prep Class is the first Tuesday of each month at 7pm in the rectory. For requirements and to register, email Debbie. To Register as a Parishioner: Go to stlambert.org under About Us or by phone. Website: www.stlambert.org
Page 2 St. Lambert Parish 21st Sunday Ordinary Time Masses for the Week Saturday, August 26 5:00 Charles A. Ryan and Spc. Michael C. Robert Sunday, August 27 8:00 People of St Lambert 10:00 Edward Swiatkowski 12:00 Fernando and David Families, Wedding Anniversary Monday, Aug 28 7:15 Otto Pfeuffer Tuesday, August 29 7:15 Esper Cobarrubias Wednesday, August 30 7:15 Esper Cobarrubias Thursday, August 31 7:15 Richard Sala Friday, September 1 7:15 Tim Jolls Saturday, September 2 8:00 Mariana Weisgal Birthday 5:00 Roderick Rivera Sunday, September 3 8:00 People of St Lambert 10:00 Dante & Linda Lojo Wedding Anniversary 12:00 Antonio Torres ONLY ONE God loves each of us as if there were only one of us. St. Augustine The Coffee Hour will be hosted next week by Betty Kovathana and she can be reached at 847-675-8353. Your assistance and baked goods are always appreciated! August 27, 2017 Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. Matthew 16:19 Eucharistic Vigil The Lord thy God thou shalt adore, and Him only shalt thou serve" ~ Matthew 4:10 Join us Sunday, September 3rd for the Eucharistic Vigil beginning at 1:15 pm. The Vigil will be followed by Mass at 5 pm. Pease spend one hour with the Lord. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Thes 1:1-5, 8b-10; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Mt 23:13-22 Tuesday: 1 Thes 2:1-8; Ps 139:1-6; Mk 6:17-29 Wednesday: 1 Thes 2:9-13; Ps 139:7-12ab; Mt 23:27-32 Thursday: 1 Thes 3:7-13; Ps 90:3-5a, 12-14, 17; Mt 24:42-51 Friday: 1 Thes 4:1-8; Ps 97:1, 2b, 5-6, 10-12; Mt 25:1-13 Saturday: 1 Thes 4:9-11; Ps 98:1, 7-9; Mt 25:14-30 Sunday: Jer 20:7-9; Ps 63:2-6, 8-9; Rom 12:1-2; Mt 16:21-27 Sunday Offertory Collection: Aug. 5/6, 2017 Envelopes: $ 5,99650 Loose: 1,954.45 Total: $ 7,950.95 Latin Mass: 558.00 Aug. 12/13, 2017 Envelopes: $ 5,564.00 Loose: 1,640.96 Total: $ 7,204.96 Mission Collection for Vietnam: $ 2,276.50 For Online Giving: www.givecentral.org Thank you for your continued support!
August 27, 2017 Proclaiming Jesus Christ as Lord Page 3 BE A ROCK Peter s history as a follower or friend of Jesus is a bit spotty. It might be natural to wonder if Jesus, in giving him the keys to the kingdom, didn t feel a bit like a parent giving a teenager the keys to the family car. But it was at the moment when God s power and presence broke through everything else to raise up Peter s great profession of faith in Christ as Messiah that Jesus chose to establish the bond between the loving, forgiving mercy of heaven and our vocation to be witnesses of that love, mercy, and forgiveness on earth. Like any parent, Jesus no doubt foresaw the failings, the irresponsible maneuvers or impaired senses, the collisions that the church would be headed for. But, most importantly, he also saw us at that moment as God prefers to see us: capable of manifesting great faith, with a willingness to remain at the feet of Christ to understand what it truly means to be Messiah and Christ. As the letter to the Romans points out to us today, we have not known the mind or the wisdom of God, but God knows us and still chooses to manifest the reign of justice, joy, beauty, and peace through us. Let this be our vocation. Let us always strive to be solid ground on which the church of Jesus Christ can be founded and on which it can continue to be built. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. The Safest Place - How to Stay Safe in the World Today 1. Avoid riding in automobiles because they are responsible for 20% of all fatal accidents. 2. Do not stay home because 17% of all accidents occur in the home. 3. Avoid walking on streets or sidewalks because 14% of all accidents occur to pedestrians. 4. Avoid traveling by air, rail, or water because 16% of all accidents involve these forms of transportation. 5. Of the remaining 33%, 32% of all deaths occur in hospitals. So...above all else, avoid hospitals. But...you will be pleased to learn that only.001% of deaths occur in worship services in church and these are usually related to previous physical disorders. Therefore, logic tells us that the safest place for you to be at any given point in time is at a CHURCH! (And Bible Study is safe too) The percentage of deaths during Bible Study is even less! So...for Safety s Sake attend church and read your Bible! Father Welsh s Bible Classes begin again on the Wednesday after Labor Day, Sept. 6th, from 9:30 to 11 am in Roberts Hall. Mark your calendar! St. Lambert Youth Church Staff Retreat All returning St. Lambert s Youth Church teachers, helpers and support staff should attend the staff retreat on Sunday, September 10, from 2pm to 4pm, in Trainor Hall. We also have a few staff openings for this upcoming year. If you are interested in volunteering with the Youth Church program please contact Gina Roxas at youthchurchred@gmail.com
Page 4 St. Lambert Parish 21st Sunday Ordinary Time St. Lambert Youth Church Family Day Sunday, September 17 Robert s Hall Food and Activities: 1:30pm to 4:30pm Childrens Rosary: 4:30pm to 5:00pm Family Mass: 5:00pm Meet our staff, learn about our program and have some fun. All new and returning families intending to enroll their child for the 2017-2018 Youth Church school year must attend this event. Registration for the upcoming year will be available. Please bring a dish or beverage to share if able. Any questions or if you would like to volunteer please email Gina Roxas at:youthchurchred@gmail.com The first day of St. Lambert Youth Church for 2017-2018 will be held during Family Day, Open House, Sunday, September 17th from 1:30pm until 6:00pm (5:00pm mass included). Our Youth Church program is a familial approach to religious education. The program nurtures not only the student s spiritual education but also strives to strengthen our families commitment to parish life and their faith. There is no monetary fee for Youth Church. We ask families to pay for the program with their time, talents and resources. If you intend to register you child for Youth Church this year, you must attend the Family Day, Open House. For more information email Gina Roxas at: Youthchurchred@gmail.com Date Amt. Book # Name Sun, Aug 20, 2017 $100.00 1599 Castro, Reynaldo Mon, Aug 21, 2017 $50.00 2301 Pagsuyoin, Nenette Tues, Aug 22, 2017 $50.00 3438 Luciano, Alex Wed, Aug 23, 2017 $50.00 1190 Nelson, Jackie Thurs, Aug 24, 2017 $50.00 1377 Reginio, Connie Fri, Aug 25, 2017 $50.00 2087 Nasby, Annette Sat, Aug 26, 2017 $50.00 1073 Bolusan, Ireneo & Nellie Calendar Raffle Winners Winning raffle booklet numbers are put back in the hopper. Giving you more opportunities to win throughout the year! PRIZES: $50 Monday-Saturday $100 Weekly Sunday (except 1st Sunday) $500 Every 1 st Sunday of the Month
August 27, 2017 Proclaiming Jesus Christ as Lord Page 5 Around the Archdiocese Benefits Celtic art silent auction : Sept. 10, noon to 4 p.m. at St. Martha Parish and Shrine of All Saints, 8523 Georgiana Ave., Morton Grove; auction features original artwork of Courtney Davis, an internationally known Celtic artist; works of other artists and a collection of dolls will also be available for bidding; free admission, a glass of complimentary champagne and appetizers will be served; for details call the rectory at 847-965-0262. Craft Fairs Seeking vendors and crafters : for Holiday Bazaar Dec. 2, 4:30-7 p.m., and Dec. 3, 9 a.m to 2 p.m. at St. Julian Eymard Parish, 601 Biesterfield Road, Elk Grove Village; email meghan.donahue@stjulianeymard.org or visit the parish website at stjulianeymard.org. Devotions National Day of Remembrance of Aborted Children : fifth annual observance Sept. 9, 11:30 a.m., at St. Mary Cemetery, Evergreen Park, IL at the gravesite of about 500 aborted children; Bishop Joseph Perry to officiate; for information contact Roy and Suzanne Pletsch, 773-847-0261. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament : Mondays, noon-8 p.m. with Benediction at 7:45 p.m. in St. Eugene Church, 7958 W. Foster Ave., 773-775-2832 Festivals St. Leonard Blocktoberfest : Sept. 9, family fest with music, food, beer, margaritas, wine, vendors and a kids pavilion with bounce houses and more; free admission; 33rd Street and Clarence Avenue, Berwyn; for more information, visit Blockoberfest.weebly.com on Facebook or call 708-749-3666 for details. Oktoberfest : Sept. 22, 6:30 p.m., at Our Lady Mother of the Church Hayes Center, 8700 W. Leland Ave.; Die Musikmeisters German Band will perform traditional German music, including polkas, waltzes, marches, folk songs, sing -a-longs and audience participation songs; entertainment for all ages; tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at door and include bratwurst sandwich, sides, dessert and entertainment; cash bar; for details call 773-625-3369. Holy Family Fall Fest : Sept. 23, 2-10 p.m. at Holy Family Parish, 2515 Palatine Road, Inverness; family activities during the day and entertainment for adults; Kid s Fest featurws games, a climbing wall, a zip line, face painters, balloon artists and a petting zoo; cover band The Chicago Experience performs at 7:30 p.m.; food, beer and wine are available for purchase; admission $5 for adults 18 and over. Lectures Merton s Monastic Prophetic Spirituality: Relevant for Non-Monks : Sept. 17, 2 p.m.; Pauline Viviano hosted by the Chicago Merton Society in the Rectory Assembly of Immaculate Conception Parish, 7211 W. Talcott Ave.; free-will offering; refreshments; for more information, call Mike Brennan at 773-447-3989; RSVPs to cc.itms@gmail.com are welcome but not required. Strong Women of the Bible : Tuesdays Oct. 3, 10 and 17, 7-9 p.m., presented by Dawn Mayer, vice president of Mission Integration and Pastoral Care for Franciscan Ministries at at Holy Family Parish, 2515 Palatine Road, Inverness; suggested donation of $10 per evening; contact Mary Whiteside at 847-907-3450 or mwhiteside@holyfamilyparish.org to register. Bible Journey fall session : The Gospels and Jesus of Nazareth ; Wednesdays Oct. 4, 11, 18 and 25; Nov. 1 and 8; 9:45-10:45 a.m.; presented by Jerry Leitner; $35; at Holy Family Parish, 2515 Palatine Road, Inverness; contact Mary Whiteside at 847-907-3450 or mwhiteside@holyfamilyparish.org to register. Annual Three-Church Rummage Sale : Sept. 8, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sept. 9, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; hosted by Immaculate Conception Parish together with Highland Park Presbyterian and Trinity Episcopal Church; start at Immaculate Conception, 770 Deerfield Road, Highland Park; and get directions to the other two sales; furniture, household items, children s clothes and toys, women and men s clothing and electronics; call 847-433-0130 for details.
Page 6 St. Lambert Parish 21st Sunday Ordinary Time The St. Lambert Choir will begin rehearsals on Thursday, September 7th, at 7:30 p.m. in the Choir Room. The Choir sings each week at the 10:00 a.m. Mass and for other special seasonal Masses. New members are most welcome! If you ve been thinking about joining the Choir, this is your opportunity! Brat Fest Winners: Grand Prize of $5,000 to Patrick Au 2nd Prize of $2,500 to Noah Gomez 3rd prize of $1,000 to John Haben Congratulations!! Called to Truth. Carl E. Olson, Ed. Catholic World Report and Ignatius Insight.com Author of Will Catholics be Left Behind? and the Study Guide for the video series, Catholicism. Co-Author of The Da Vinci Hoax. Two presentations with Q&A: The Splendor of Truth: 5 Key Points from St. John Paul II and The Splendor of Our Divine Vocation: Children of God. $10 Registration at GiveCentral.com or call below and register for Carl Olson or at the door. Sunday, Sept. 17. Noon to 4:30pm. St. Catherine Laboure Church 3535 Thornwood, Glenview, IL. 847-729-1414. Book table and refreshments.
August 27, 2017 Proclaiming Jesus Christ as Lord Page 7...if you confess with your mouth Jesus is Lord and in your heart you have faith that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9 ChristianCliparts.com Copyright 2017 All right reserved. This site is a project of