Christ the Servant Catholic Church Serving God from your Heart Our Mission Christ the Servant Parish is a welcoming Catholic faith community gathered together to gratefully share and live the Eucharist, the inspiration of the Gospel, the presence of the Holy Spirit, and to follow Christ's example in service of others.
Page 2 August 5, 2018 Living Stewardship Now We are such a diverse community can sometimes mean We are such a divided community. Join in efforts to bridge the gaps of language, faith experience, and culture by participating in Mass in another language, volunteering at English-language classes, or joining in a festival of an unfamiliar saint. Copyright 2011, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. Pope Francis Tweet for the Week Every occasion is a good one to spread Christ s message! The Westmont Joyful Voices Show Group Returning for their 17 th Season of Seniors Entertainment Presenting: An American Tribute An exciting concert of patriotic music performed by this lively cast of senior singers and dancers along with the vibrant Joyful Voices Band. They ll surely make you proud to be an American! Coming to: DIVINE SAVIOR PARISH - Downers Grove Showtime: TUESDAY, August 28 th 2018-1:30PM 2018 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal Pledge Report as of 7/29/18 Your participation in the CMAA is important. If you have not had a chance to participate in the Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal (CMAA) this year, there is still time. As your pastor, I encourage you to prayerfully reflect on God s gifts to you and to give a gift to the CMAA. Participation is the key to a successful appeal and a chance for our parish to receive a parish rebate, too. Last year our rebate was over $2500. Every gift helps! Our parish s goal for the 2018 CMAA is $40,600. Thank you to the 241 donors who have pledged a total of $40,530! If you have made a pledge, please be sure to fulfill it! In-pew envelopes are still available in the narthex, or you can make a gift online at jolietdioceseappeal.org. PARISH GOAL: $40,600 AMOUNT PLEDGED: $40,530 AMOUNT PAID: $32,013 REMAINING BALANCE: $ 8,518 DONORS THIS YEAR: 241 (33 less than last year) Through the Waters of Baptism, the faith community of Christ the Servant Parish welcomes Henry Paul, son of Michael & Kathleen F July 15, 2018 Volunteers Needed Catholic Communion Ministry Good Samaritan Hospital Downers Grove Contact: Gail Miskowicz-Retz Gail.Miskowicz-Retz@advocatehealth.com or 630-852-5347 REBATE AMOUNT: none yet. Find us (and like us!) on Facebook. www.facebook.com Type Christ the Servant Catholic Church into the search bar.
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 3 Sunday, August 19, 2018 1:00 pm 5:00 pm Food, music, fun & games, free popcorn! Sign up to help make it happen see the boards in the narthex. Questions, call Rosada H. BE THERE!!!! Each Friday, August 3-September 28, answer the U.S. Bishops call to pray and fast that a change in the U.S. Supreme Court will move our nation closer to the day when every human being is protected in law and welcomed in life. Join at www.usccb.org/pray! The 31st Annual Bishop s Mass with Persons with Disabilities Sunday, September 16, 2018 Holy Family Catholic Church 600 Brook Forest Avenue Shorewood, IL @ 12:00 pm Interpreter for the Deaf will be provided Luncheon to follow for persons with disabilities, families and friends. Prepared by the Bishop Roger Kaffer Assembly, Knights of Columbus For information, call 815-221-6229. Biblical Institute of the Diocese of Joliet With the Biblical Institute learn the Catholic approach to Scripture and the major books of the Old and New Testaments. No obligation Preview Nights: St Margaret Mary, Naperville, Aug 6, 7-8:30 pm St. Mary of Gostyn, Downers Grove, Aug 29, 7-8:30pm Our Lady of Mt Carmel, Darien, Sept 5, 7-8:30 pm For more information, call 815-221-6147. Sunday Mass at Mercy Home Christ the Servant parishioners: Jeanie D, David A, Marlene B, Zenaida C, Mercy L, Rita S, and Our Lady of Peace parishioners Mary Ann C, Sandy G, and Vicky S attended the taping(s) of Sunday Masses at Mercy Home which will be aired on WGN at 9:30 am on the following Sundays, August 12 and August 26. Cash 4 Food August 18 + 19 Backpacks & School Supplies Drive CTS s next Cash For Food Drive is for Back To School Supplies & Backpacks! PLUS...CASH DONATIONS to help the West Suburban Food Pantry. Drop off School Supplies, Paper Goods and Food donations in the Parking Lot OR at the Parish Picnic on Sunday 8/19. A CASH for FOOD Donation Box will be in the Narthex for cash and checks made payable to: West Suburban Community Food Pantry. THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU DO! The needs of those less fortunate than ourselves are just like our needs.
Page 4 August 5, 2018 Religious Formation Happy Summer! Live Your Faith this Summer Thank God for farm fresh fruits & vegetables (even spinach.) Confirmation Feed My Starving Children service project is scheduled for Saturday August 25th from 2:00 to 4:00pm at their facilities in Aurora. TOP 10 REASONS TO BECOME A CATECHIST by Joe Paprocki #5: You'll meet new people and become part of a vibrant faith community. Catechists make up a faith community within a faith community. You'll meet other adults like yourself who are seeking ways to more effectively proclaim God's Word to others. Catechists readily turn to one another for support and often pray and share faith together. Read more about being a catechist on Joe's blog: www.catechistsjourney.com. Some of our former catechists will not be able to return next year. Catechists, Aides and Substitutes are needed. Please contact Liz Wagner @ 910-0770 x103 or liz@ctswoodridge.org if you would like to learn more about opportunities to serve. Registration forms for 2018/19 Religious Formation Classes are available in the narthex and on the parish web-site; www.ctswoodridge.org Classes will be assigned as registrations are received. Spend the summer enjoying yourself knowing your paperwork is completed! Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults If you simply want to know more about the Catholic Church... If you are interested in our Catholic Faith and Traditions... If you have questions about the Catholic Church... If you seeking a sacrament. Baptism..Eucharist..Confirmation If you feel that the Lord is calling you into deeper relationship... Maybe the RCIA is the next step on your journey. Meetings begin in the Fall. Contact Liz Wagner, Director of Religious Formation, for information about the RCIA Process or if you are interested in serving on the RCIA Team and sharing your faith. 630-910-0770 x103 or liz@ctswoodridge.org Protecting God s Children for Adults This program was developed to help caring and responsible adults in keeping children safe. PGCA is mandatory for all adults who work with children in the parish. All parents are encouraged to attend this program. Many parishes in the Diocese of Joliet are offering this program during the summer. To view a list of available opportunities, visit www.virtus.org. Select First-time Registrant > View list of sessions > Joliet IL (Diocese) Hotline Numbers for Help Family Shelter Service Domestic Abuse 630-469-5650 National Domestic Abuse Hotline 800-799-SAFE Illinois Adult Protective Services 866-800-1409 Will County Crisis Line 815-722-3344 Mayslake Ministries 630-852-9000 Diocese of Joliet Sexual Abuse Victim Assistance Coordinator 815-263-6467 Waterleaf Women s Center 630-701-6270
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 5 August 11, 2018 3:00 4:00 pm All persons interested in learning more about the Minister of the Altar ministry are invited to attend a training session next Saturday, August 11, here at the church. Bill and Donna Ciolek will teach everything you need to know, including how to assure that you are scheduled according to your preferences. ALTAR MIN: EXT. MINISTERS: LECTORS: HOST TEAMS: Next Weekend s MINISTERS 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Liturgical color: green) Saturday August 11 4:45 PM Donna M Pat S Marlene B Deacon F Rita S Ken S Annie T Ramon J Heather J Greg J Adrienne J Sunday August 12 8:30 AM Ernie P Betty P Cindy F Paula R Jose S Melania S Andrea W Lou S Donna C Cathy B Maryrose G Sunday August 12 10:00 AM Maria F Gayle H Judy E Ken H Ed J Madeline J Ramon J Scott G Jerry F Barbara G Barbara S Respect for All Life Four Characteristics of Married Love From Section 9 of Humanae Vitae (1968) 1) Married love is fully human and involves free will. It unites husband and wife in both body and spirit, lived out in the day-in and day-out lives they share together. 2) Married love is total. Given to each other by God, husband and wife are called to share everything with the other, and to put the other first. The oneness to which husband and wife are called is made visible in the very flesh of their children. 3) Faithful for life is implied by the previous two. If married life is spiritual, embodied, and total, it cannot be partial or limited. If husband and wife belong mutually each to the other, they cannot bestow themselves to another. Likewise, they cannot give themselves only for a time. Married life implies the gift of one s whole life. 4) Finally, married love is fruitful. It is the very nature of married love to be directed toward children and the family. Without this commitment to bear and raise children, the love of husband and wife risks closing in on itself. This is the Church s teaching that Christ s demand that love be protected and nurtured in its wholeness and integrity. ~by David Crawford, Professor of Moral Theology and Family Law, Catholic University of America, (in Columbia Magazine-Knights of Columbus) - July 2018 Submitted by Dave A Sacramental Information RITES OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION Adults interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith, the celebration of Baptism, Eucharist and/or Confirmation are invited to contact the parish office. BAPTISM OF INFANTS Baptisms are usually celebrated on the first and third Sundays of each month (except during Lent) at 11:30 AM. A Baptism Preparation Class must be attended if you are planning your first child s baptism or if three years have passed since your last child was baptized. Call the Parish Office to register and to check whether adjustments have been made to the schedule. MARRIAGE Marriage arrangements must be made at least six months in advance by contacting the Parish Office to set the date and reserve the church. Reserve the church before you reserve the reception hall. HOLY ORDERS: Are you thinking of becoming a priest or religious? Talk with Fr. Bob or email Fr. Burke Masters at frburke23@aol.com. RECONCILIATION Available Saturdays from 4:00-4:30 pm (except Holy Saturday), or by appointment with Fr. Bob. PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK Please contact the parish office for a visit from a priest when sickness occurs or death is imminent for the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. To arrange for Communion to be brought to the sick/homebound members of the parish community, call Deacon Tom F. FUNERALS Arrangements for funerals are usually made in cooperation with the attending funeral home. Contact the parish office for pre-planning of funerals. Baptism Preparation Class: Thursday, September 6, 7:00-8:00 PM
Page 6 August 5, 2018 Mass Intentions for the Week We pray for the Sick TABERNACLE LIGHT Thomas Czyz and Fr. Charlie Kouba MASS & PRAYER INTENTIONS Saturday, August 4 4:45 PM John & Esther Michalek, r. family Gerald Johnson, r. family Jeanine Rendak, r. Gierut family Holy Souls in Purgatory that are near to heaven Sunday, August 5 8:30 AM Theresa & Timothy McIlvain, Jr 10:00 AM Therese Hogan, r. Ciolek family Marie Magee, r. Mike Magee People of the Parish Monday, August 6 8:30 AM Verna Czaja, r. Arlene Czaja Tuesday, August 7 8:30 AM People of the Parish Wednesday, August 8 8:30 AM Jim Ruff, r. Corinne Hanson Thursday, August 9 8:30 AM People of the Parish Friday, August 10 Communion Service 8:30 AM Saturday, August 11 4:45 PM Helen Peslak, r. Peslak family Al Januska, r. Donna Mays Jim Ruff, r. Ken & Mary Kay Bastuga People of the Parish Sunday, August 12 8:30 AM Alice Maltese, r. Mary & Bob Barczak Richard Sayers, r. Ciolek Family 10:00 AM Fr. Frank Vitus, 4th anniversary of death To request a mass, or the Tabernacle Light, stop by or call the parish office at 630-910-0770. Bible Readings August 5-August 12 SUNDAY: Ex 16:2-4,12-15 / Eph 4:17,20-24 / Jn 6:24-35 MONDAY: Dn 7:9-10,13-14 / 2 Pt 1:16-19 / Mk 9:2-10 TUESDAY: Jer 30:1-2,12-15,18-22 / Mt 14:22-36 or 15:1-2,10-14 WEDNESDAY: Jer 31:1-7 / Mt 15:21-28 THURSDAY: Jer 31:31-34 / Mt 16:13-23 FRIDAY: 2 Cor 9:6-10 /. Jn 12:24-26 SATURDAY: Hb 1:12-2:4 / Mt 17:14-20 SUNDAY: 1 Kgs 19:4-8 / Eph 4:30-5:2 / Jn 6:41-51 Virginia Cox Bernice Deron Nathaniel Eagleson Carol Engel Jill Franklin John Gardner Guy Grimmelbein Tina Hansen Peggy Howard Dorothy Hunter Rayna Januska Steve Jascewsky Nick Jurado Julie Lape Joyce Maples Lucy Mathai Carol McPherson Judy Neisser Anthony Nowak Joel Rivera Dick Rosenbeck Jim Sanders Dawn Sanzi Robert Schaeffer Angela Schuman Jackie Schuman Paula Sedlacek Harry Spataro Emily Vala Tabar Frank Tiesenga Rick Vendl Dorothy Wagner Judy Wethington Rita Wyman Ron Wyman Joe Zapalac Names remain on this list approximately three months, unless specifically requested otherwise. To update the list, call the Parish Office at 630-910-0770 or email corinne@ctswoodridge.org. Thank you. We pray for those who Serve Emily Dome, granddaughter of Paul & Brenda Czarapata Christopher Durkovic, grandson of Joan Kurtz Avery Jackson, grandson of Steve & Karen Jackson David Jackson, son of Cathleen & Richard Jackson Ben Jalove, nephew of Chuck & Linda Jalove Joshua Plucinski, grandson of Joan Kurtz Jim Sheehan, godson of Liz Wagner If you have a family member serving overseas, please let us know. We will publish their names in the bulletin to remind everyone to ask for God s blessings on them, that they may return safely to their families. Let us join our prayers for peace and safety with yours. Also, please let us know when they return safely home, so that we may also rejoice with you. Saturday Night is Cruisin Night in Seven Bridges, Woodridge Brought to you by Community Partners at Seven Bridges, Woodridge, NFP together with The Seven Bridges Ice Arena Saturday, July 28 & August 25 5:00 pm 9:00 pm Seven Bridges Ice Arena, 6690 Rt 53, Woodridge PRE-REGISTER NOW & READ IMPORTANT INFORMATION AT: www.mainstreet7bridges.com FREE REGISTRATION FREE ADMISSION All years, makes, & models of cars welcome! Registration closes at 5:00 pm on night of event. A portion of all proceeds donated to West Suburban Community Pantry. Great Food Enjoy great rock n music Trophies
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 7 Office Hours & Staff Calendar of Events Parish Giving 8700 Havens Drive Woodridge, Illinois 60517 Phone: (630) 910-0770 Fax: (630) 910-6060 www.ctswoodridge.org Office Hours Monday Friday...9:00 AM 4:30 PM Mass Schedule Monday through Thursday...8:30 AM Friday Communion Service..8:30 AM The Rosary is recited following daily Mass. Saturday......4:45 PM Sunday...8:30 and 10:00 AM Holy Days...consult bulletin or call Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday, 4:00-4:30 or by appointment Pastoral Staff Fr. Bob Duda, Pastor Ext. 101 FrBob@ctswoodridge.org Tom Fricke, Permanent Deacon dcnfricke@ctswoodridge.org Rod Accardi, Permanent Deacon dcnaccardi@ctswoodridge.org Corinne Hanson, Bus. Mgr Ext. 102 Liz Jesse Wagner, Religious Formation Director Ext. 103 Janet Alikpala, Music Director janet@ctswoodridge.org Ext. 104 Pat Savage, Administrative Assistant Commission Chairpersons Debi Savage, Pastoral Council Jean Durran, Pastoral Council Co-Chair Jim McIlvain, Administration/Finance Denice Kraft, Christian Service Jean Durran, Parish Life Rosada Heintz, Parish Life Co-Chair Bill Ciolek, Religious Formation Sister Suzanne Lesniewski, Worship Sunday, August 5 11:30 am Baptism Monday, August 6 Tuesday, August 7 Wednesday, August 8 Thursday, August 9 Friday, August 10 Saturday, August 11 3:00 pm Altar Ministers Training Sunday, August 12 August 6 Upcoming Events Aug 19, Parish Picnic, 1-5 pm Aug 26, Manna orders due, 11am Sept 14, Golf Outing at Twin Lakes, 3:00 pm shotgun start Sept 14, RF Opening Prayer Service, 7:00 pm Oct 12, Oktoberfest! 6-11 pm, here at CTS. FUNdraiser with Grand Raffle Oct 28, Confirmation, 3:00 pm The crowd in today s Gospel demanded a sign from Jesus. May our faithful stewardship be a sign to others that we, like the Ephesians in the second reading, have laid aside our former way of life and acquired a fresh, spiritual way of thinking in Christ. NEEDED WEEKLY: 2018-2019 Parish Expenses $ 7,700.00 Mortgage Payment 2,900.00 Total Needed $ 10,600.00 CONTRIBUTIONS July 26-Aug. 1: Sunday 7/29 6,119.50 Sunday other forms 1,125.00 General Funds 10.00 13th Month 2,830.00 Restricted contributions 80.00 Debt Reduction 35.00 Total Contributed $ 10,199.50 CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS: Diocesan Cemeteries 10.00 Differential this week: Needed $ 10,199.50 Reported 11,300.00 Deficit this period: $ (400.50) General Funds includes Holy Days, All Souls, mass intentions, etc. Debt New Project $93,635.99 Registered Households 755 Thank you for your generous support! Did you know we believe the Village has all the documentation required in order to issue the construction permits! Leave a Legacy. Call the Development Office at 815-221-6100 to learn more. Please remember to thank our advertisers for their support.