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Our Lady of the Brook Parish Northbrook, Illinois 2 OUR LADY OF THE BROOK PARISH Parish Family Worship Center & Rectory 3700 Dundee Road Northbrook, IL 60062-2200 Website: www.olbparish.org phone: (847) 272-5686 fax: (847) 498-0899 e-mail: rectory@olbparish.org Parish Staff/Rectory (847) 272-5686 Father Thomas A. Moran, Pastor Father Robert Herne, Pastor Emeritus Father Anand Isukala, Associate Pastor Father Gabriel Adeleke, weekend supply priest Deacon Peery Duderstadt Deacon Dennis McAllister Teresa DuSell, Director of Music Ministry Paul Tzirides, Youth Minister: paul@olbparish.org Eva-Maria Rill, Office Manager Catherine Colleran, Administrative Assistant Amy Principi, Bulletin Editor bulletin@olbparish.org (Individual e-mail addresses are available on our website: click on contact us for a listing.) Mass Schedule Saturday Anticipated Mass - 5:00 PM Sunday Masses - 8 AM, 9:30 AM, and 11:15 AM Daily Mass - Monday through Friday - 8:30 AM Holy Day Masses - as Announced Baptisms Baptism - 1:00 PM on the second and fourth Sundays of the month. Sacraments of Reconciliation & Anointing The Sacrament of Penance is available on Saturdays at 11:00 AM until all confessions are heard or by appointment. Anointing of the Sick and Communion to the Homebound is available upon request. Weddings Marriage - Arrangements must be made a minimum of 6 months in advance. For all of these sacraments, please call the rectory office. Mass Intentions Saturday, September 10, 2011 5:00 PM Gregory Suchocki request of Sier family Rengel family request of Jeanne Johnson Sunday, September 11, 2011 8:00 AM For All Members of Our Lady of the Brook Parish Family 9:30 AM Ann Schmerschneider request of Joanie Sosinski Louise Schwall request of Jim & Peg Kritek 11:15 AM Ted Nowaczyk request of James & Chris Ross Louise Schwall request of Charles & Georgina Winters Monday, September 12, 2011 8:30 AM John Doherty request of Bernadette Doherty Mary Lou Patelski request of Walter Patelski Tuesday, September 13, 2011 8:30 AM Margaret Cavanaugh request of George Snurpus Keegan Grant request of Noonan family Wednesday, September 14, 2011 8:30 AM Louise Schwall request of Gilah & Joe Pomponi Frank Ryan request of Pat Jorgenson Thursday, September 15, 2011 8:30 AM Margaret Cavanaugh request of Gilah & Joe Pomponi Friday, September 16, 2011 8:30 AM Vera Hames request of Dorothy Smith Louise Schwall request of Mike & Pat Jorgenson Saturday, September 17, 2011 5:00 PM Armin Kusswurm request of Mary Kusswurm Rengel family request of Jeanne Johnson Sunday, September 18, 2011 8:00 AM For All Members of Our Lady of the Brook Parish Family 9:30 AM John Paul Calandra request of family Helen Czechorski request of Shirley McAnaney 11:15 AM Don Drogos request of Drogos family Louise Schwall request of Guild 9 For Those Who Have Requested Our Prayers Sidney Ament, Aaron Baqai, Carole Gilchrist Bassett, Grecina (Nannette) Bonner, Paul Butzen, Betty Carr, Elizabeth Chen, Wilfred Copa, Estelle Douglas, Anna Polus Esha, Sally Faso, Beth Hansen, Sue Henry, Dottie Hudash, Brady Irwin, Milton Johnson, Sara Klimaszewski, Fr. Charlie Kouba, Mae Kupres, Mary Leider, Margaret Lupo, Lois Manna, Elaine Meo, Todd Moser, Hilde Mueller, Ray Niebur, Irene Noonan, Peter Oh, John Ormond, Dolores Politano, Dorino Politano, Carolyn Price, Christine Rakow, Alexandra Salamone, Talie Schnoll, Arlene Stensby, Angelo Suranno, Patricia Tingay, Fr. Richard Valker, Ann Verhulst, Frederick Verhulst, Victor P. Villasin, Colleen Vitu, Evelyn Whitson, Audrey Zywicki Pray Also For Those Born to Eternal Life
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time September 11, 2011 3 History is the telling of past events. That certain events happened is usually, though not always, not in question*. The oral or written accounts of the events, i.e. history are highly subjective and subject to the biases of the historian and the vagaries of his or her culture. I bring this up, of course, because of the significance of this 9/11 anniversary. That the attacks happened ten years ago is beyond doubt. Most of us know that they were the action of a (relatively) small fanatical faction within the Islamic community. But the telling of the event, the process of making it history, has already started. Some, whom most of us consider to be a fringe group, express the opinion that the attacks were part of a US government conspiracy to justify wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Others place blame on the whole Islamic world and hold a deep animosity to all who profess that faith. To be sure, relations between the West and the Islamic world have been marked with conflicts including, but not limited to, the initial expansion of Islam, the check of that expansion by Charles Martel at the Battle of Tours, the Crusades, the battles fought by El Cid (who, by the way, led armies on both sides), the expulsion of the Moors from Spain by Ferdinand and Isabella (yes, those of the Christopher Columbus story) and Suleiman the Magnificent who laid siege to Vienna. (The internet is great for looking up stuff.) As to the question of who was the aggressor and who the aggrieved, well, that depends on who is telling the story: the historian. We do well to recall, though, that when Europe forgot its learning and lost its culture, the socalled Dark Ages, it was the Muslim world that persevered much of what had been known; astronomy, history, mathematics (including algebra an Arabic word), medicine, and philosophy. The Muslim world preserved this knowledge, added to it (the concept of zero in math originated there) and presented it back to the West. Thomas Aquinas work was seen as suspect for a while because it was based on Aristotelian philosophy and that was considered Muslim Islamic scholars had preserved Greek thought. So, we observe the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. We must not and cannot try to lay blame on the Islamic community for the actions of the members of a radical minority. We remember our dead, we console their families, and we pray for peace. If we care to work at it, we might even pray for our enemies: it would be the Christian thing to do. Peace now and always, *The Trojan War comes to mind. For a while it was considered by some as a folk tale of the ancient Greeks told in the llliad and retold in the Aenead. Then the archaeologists found ruins from the right time and at the right place with evidence of destruction caused by war. Even though no Welcome to Troy sign was found, it s pretty well conceded that Troy has been found. Still, the stories are history and are therefore an interpretation and enhancement of the event. Have a Little Time to Give? Your parish is in need of someone to assist Deacon Dennis McAllister with the Human Concerns commission, and to help coordinate food collections occasionally throughout the year. The time required should be minimal but the spiritual rewards enormous! Call the parish office to volunteer.
Our Lady of the Brook Parish Northbrook, Illinois 4 Brook Happenings Sunday, September 11, 2011 10:45 AM Choir Warm ups Monday, September 12, 2011 7:00 PM Parish Pastoral Council Tuesday, September 13, 2011 12:10 PM Word Communion Svc. Tues. & Thurs. 7:00 PM Friends of Bill Meeting 7:00 PM Adult Confirmation Program Wednesday, September 14, 2011 11:00 AM Staff Meeting Farmers Market 7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal Thursday, September 15, 2011 7:30 PM Shir Hadash Friday, September 16, 2011 Saturday, September 17, 2011 11:00 AM Confessions / 5:00 PM Mass 6:00 PM Priceless treasures sale (see pg. 8) Sunday, September 18, 2011 9:00 AM Priceless Treasures Sale (See Pg. 8) A TOUR FOR SENIORS On THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, the OLB Seniors will be welcomed at the historic Queen of All Saints Basilica. Our personal tour - pointing out all the highlights of the Basilica - begins at 10 am. We will be leaving from the OLB parking lot at 9:15 am sharp and carpool to the Basilica which is located at 6280 N Sauganash Avenue in Chicago. Following our tour we will stop for lunch at the ORIGI- NAL Lou Malnati's Restaurant on Lincoln Avenue (a few blocks away from the Basilica). Each person is responsible for their own lunch tab. All seniors (55+) are welcome to attend; however, you MUST pre-register for this event by calling the rectory (847-272-5686) no later than Tuesday, October 4, so that we can let the Basilica and Malnati's know how many persons to expect. Any questions, please let me know. Marian Steinwandtner (847-726-7459) Upcoming Dates Mark your Calendars Now! Sept. 17 & 18: Priceless Treasures Sale Oct. 6: Senior Tour of Basilica in Chicago Readings for the Week of Sep. 11 Monday: 1 Tm 2:1-8; Lk 7:1-10 Tuesday: 1 Tm 3:1-13; Lk 7:11-17 Wednesday: Nm 21:4b-9; Ps 98; Phil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17 Thursday: 1 Tm 4:12-16; Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35 Friday: 1 Tm 6:2c-12; Lk 8:1-3 Saturday: 1 Tm 6:13-16; Lk 8:4-15 Sunday: Stewardship of Treasure Sept. 4 2011 Month to Date Collection $ 7,541.00 $ 7,541.00 Goal: $10,500.00 $10,500.00 Excess/(Deficit): $(2,959.00) $(2,959.00) Poor Box $13.10 Is 55:6-9; Ps 145; Phil 1:20c-24, 27a; Mt 20:1-16a www.olbparish.org Don t forget that our bulletin is available online at our parish website. It s in color, and has all the information you might have missed! Deadline is noon on the Monday before the weekend. Have you switched to Electronic Giving yet? Thank you for your continued support. Remember Our Lady of the Brook Parish in your will.
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time September 11, 2011 5 Bulletin Building Blocks - 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time FEAST OF FAITH Offering and Intercessions In this holy moment with the consecrated bread and wine, the Body and Blood of Christ, upon the altar we pray for a share in the fruits of Christ s sacrifice. We offer to God what God has given to us, and we intercede for the Church and the world. We pray for the pope and for all the bishops, and we mention the bishop of our local church by name. We pray for the clergy and for all the people of God. We pray in a special way for those who have died. And we pray for ourselves, that one day, with Mary and all the saints, we may come to that place where Jesus already reigns. These prayers of intercession, like the General Intercessions earlier in the Mass, broaden our focus and remind us that the Eucharist is offered not just for those gathered, but for the salvation of the entire world. The Eucharistic Prayer leads us from an intense focus on Christ, present in the consecrated host in the hands of the priest, to a loving sweep of prayer that embraces the world. Corinna Laughlin, Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co. SAT. 5 pm Sun. 8:00 am Sun. 9:30 am Sun. 11:15 am Lector Maureen Caufield Dee Phillips Ray Hudash Valerie Catenacci Ministers of Communion Charlie Caufied Marian Steinwandtner Dulcelina Stahl Donald Roaklvam Maxine Ratajczyk Mary Kusswurm Charles Sansone Sal Manso Marti Sullivan Ministry Schedule: Sept. 17 & 18, 2011 Susan Mart Gerri Miller Louis Homberger Susan Eimerman Anita Loewenstein Dorothy Hudash Mary Ann Duderstadt Anne Tulig Dcn Duderstadt Eliz. Hall Dawn McAnaney Anna Di Filippo Tom Haynes Dcn McAllister Medy Newman Altar Servers Rosie Fleming Isabelle Fleming Kevin Byrne Nolan Whalen Lauren Tzirides Gianna Sparacio Sacristan Lynn Siau Linen Sacristan Janet Brame PREPARING FOR THE NEW TRANSLATION OF THE MASS (part 3 of 12) Why a New Translation? On the First Sunday of Advent, November 27, 2011, Catholic parishes in the United States will begin praying the texts of the Mass using a new English translation of the Roman Missal. Many have wondered why the Church is implementing a new translation of the prayers of the Mass at this time. When you really think about it, it makes all the sense in the world that the Church is implementing a new translation that is more faithful to the original Latin because the Mass is the very core of Catholic life. The prayers of the Mass express our Catholic beliefs and the more clearly we can express those beliefs, the more our faith can grow and be nourished. Many Church leaders, most prominently the late Blessed Pope John Paul II, felt that many of the current translations of the Latin were done hastily after the Second Vatican Council in the early 1960s, when the Church throughout the world began praying the Mass in the languages of the people rather than in Latin. The new translation that we will be using has taken nearly a decade to produce and, as Pope John Paul II desired, is closer to the original Latin. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co.
Our Lady of the Brook Parish Northbrook, Illinois 6 Adult Faith Formation Be proud of your Catholic faith. Find ways to learn and grow in understanding of our history and the teachings of the Church. Participate in adult formation in your parish and share all that you learn with others (Catholics Come Home Chicago With summer coming to an end, it is time to look to a new season of adult faith formation. This year we will not start our Thursday morning and evening sessions until October due in part to scheduling our speaker, and, of course, Shir Hadash celebrating Rosh Hashanah, 9/28-30. World Religions Judaism & Islam with Guest Speaker: Jerry Leitner Our 2011 Fall offering (beginning October 13) on Thursday mornings at 9:15 and again in the evening at 7:00PM is going to continue along the lines Fr. Tom started with The Birth of Monotheism in 2009 and last year s video A History of God. See the last two years posters in the Social Area!! This year we are going to have a guest speaker, Jerry Leitner, who will be speaking to us on World Religions beginning with a presentation on How to Talk about Religion and then two sessions each on Judaism and Islam for a total of five sessions beginning October 13 and ending November 10. Vicariate II Adult Confirmation Are you Confirmed? We have been invited again to be one of the two host parishes for our Vicariate s Adult Confirmation program. We will be hosting these on Tuesday evening at 7:00PM beginning September 13 and running through November 15 with the Sacrament of Confirmation being celebrated by Bishop Kane at St. Clement s on Tuesday, 11/29. If you have not received the Sacrament of Confirmation this is an excellent opportunity to prepare with your fellow adults. Women s Day of Reflection Saturday, October 22, with Sr. Kathy Sherman We have set a date for another Day of Reflection for the women of our parish: Saturday, October 22 to be held at Techny with guest speaker Sr. Kathy Sherman. Our theme will be Finding the Nearness and Mystery of God Through Prayer and Music. Mark your calendars now and watch for the registration. St. Vincent de Paul Chicago Hosting Friends of the Poor Walk The volunteers at the Society of St. Vincent de Paul traveled more than 135,000 miles in 2010 to help the needy. Now, SVdP is seeking the support of the community for its biggest fundraiser The Friends of the Poor Walk. The Friends of the Poor Walk take place at two locations on two separate days in September. The first walk takes place on Sept 24, 2011 from 8 a.m. to noon at Lake Katherine, 7402 W. Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights. The second walk takes place on Sept 25 from 9 a.m. to noon at DePaul University, 2250 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago. The funds raised through the Friends of the Poor Walk stay in the local community to assist with programs and services for the poor and underprivileged, said Frieda Bertello, executive director of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Chicago. Some of the needy individuals we serve walk several miles to receive help. There is strength in numbers, and we want to show our neighbors in need that we are here to help. Participants have the choice to walk at a north or south location, and the option to select the conference and/or council to represent. To donate or to learn more about the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Chicago, visit www.svdpchicago.org. Walk location and Information: Sept. 25 from 9 am - noon, DePaul University, 2250 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago Call Alex Magana at 773-325-7569
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time September 11, 2011 7 Religious Education & Youth Ministry Children s Liturgy of the Word Children s Liturgy of the Word is offered at the 9:30 AM Mass September through June. This program is for children age 3 through grade 5. Liturgy of the Word for Children is an opportunity for families to attend Mass together, with children dismissed during the Liturgy of the Word to experience and learn about the readings with a community of other young people. Children then rejoin their families for the Liturgy of the Eucharist. Each session consists of a sharing of the scriptures in a children s format, or conversation, and activity in response. Each Sunday the children will have a take home to share with their families. Food Pantry Running on Empty By Karie Angell Luc, suntimes.com Mary Lou Kratochwill oversees pantry inventory at the Northfield Township food pantry. This is the time of the year when the food pantry is the lowest says Kratochwill, August is typically when stock runs low. We re up to 600 families now using the pantry. There are a lot of people who have been using the food pantry this summer. Thankfully, donations of fresh fruit and vegetables have held steady. Fresh produce is available said Kratochwill, The Northbrook Farmers Market donates all its leftover produce on Wednesdays and the Northfield Farmers Market donates their leftovers on Saturdays, along with the Northbrook Community Garden and many other sources. Desperately needed items at the pantry include: Peanut butter, Pancake Mix & Syrup, Tuna, family-sized Soups, Spaghetti Sauce, Pasta, Cereal. Paper towels and toilet paper are staples. Extras might include allergy friendly goodies such as Oreo cookies or Goldfish, Gatorade, Cheez-It crackers or Handi-Snacks. To drop off, contact the Northfield Township Food Pantry at (847) 724-8300. They are located at 3801 West Lake Avenue in Glenview. You may also email info@twp.northfield.il.us or visit www.twp.northfield.il.us. Marriage Encounter Weekend Think of the commandments, hate not your neighbor; remember the Most High's covenant, and overlook faults. (First reading) Do the right thing for yourself, your spouse, your family and your marriage. Take some well deserved time for just the two of you to deepen your communication, strengthen your relationship, rekindle your romance and renew your sacrament by attending the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekends for the Chicago/Northwest Indiana area on November 4-6, 2011 or January 27-29, 2012. Early registration is highly recommended. For reservations/ information, call Jim & Kris at 1-800-442-3554 or contact us through www.wwmechicago-gary.org. Mass in Honor of St. Lorenzo Ruiz And Companions, martyrs First Canonized Filipino Saint Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 6:30 pm Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church 708 W. Belmont, Chicago Reception to follow. For more info, contact Stephen Palanca, Director of Liturgy at (773) 525-0453 ext. 22. Don t forget to visit the Northbrook Farmers Market every Wednesday in our parking lot. There are always good things to eat, delicious things to buy, and interesting things to see.
Our Lady of the Brook Parish Northbrook, Illinois 8 DAYS UNTIL THE PRICELESS TREASURES EVENT Yes, just a few more days until our PRICELESS TREASURES Sale! Treasures may be brought in this Friday, September 16, between 8:30AM-4:00 PM or on Saturday, September 17, between 8:30AM-2:00 PM. OLB can provide you with a tax receipt for your donations. In addition to the actual sale being held immediately after all Masses on Saturday & Sunday, we will have a pre-sale on Saturday 17, between 2-4 PM especially for OLB parishioners and their friends. PRICELESS TREASURES should be a fun event. Remember, no items will be priced! If you find something you want or just can t live without you pay what you think that item is worth no haggling! Since we don t have the ability to process credit cards - cash or checks only. Any questions? Marian Steinwandtner 847-726-7459 Missionaries of the Sacred Heart Healing Childhood Hurts Weekend Retreat Sponsored by The Missionaries of the Sacred Heart Sep. 30 Oct. 2, 2011 Location: Marytown Retreat Center www.misacor-usa.org 1600 W. Park Ave lhj@misacor-usa.org Libertyville, IL 60048 Healing Childhood Hurts For more information and Reservations: Please call (630) 892-2371 During this weekend, the participant will explore the stages of her/his childhood development. Talks, guided reflection, and small group sharing will shed light on how unhealthy aspects of living may have their roots in childhood experiences, and need no longer dictate one s behavior. Healing Childhood Hurts is structured to provide a safe, non-pressured environment, where a participant may view the pain of past experiences, and come to appreciate the blessing of lovingly carrying the child within. Please invite all those who you might think will benefit of this retreat or any of our upcoming retreats. For more information, please contact The Missionaries of the Sacred Heart - LHJ Ministry at (630) 892-2371 Ext. 21, Email: lhj@misacor-usa.org, visit our website: www.misacor-usa.org, and