PARISH STAFF REV. ROBERT CLARK Pastor REV. EDGAR RODRIGUEZ Associate Pastor REV. CHARLES WATKINS Associate Pastor REV. CHARLES GALLAGHER Pastor Emeritus REV. RON ANGLIM Week-end Associate REV. MR. JESÚS & SILVIA CASAS Deacon Couple PASTORAL STAFF Paulette Bolton Worship (708) 215-5422 Deacon Jesús Casas Hispanic Ministry (708) 215-5440 Amy Cranny Youth Ministry (708) 215-5419 Mary Beth Ford Social Concerns (708) 215-5418 Debbie Lestarczyk Business Manager (708) 215-5405 Justin Sisul Music (708) 215-5423 Christopher Wagner Technology (708) 215-5420 Dolores Wouk Ministry of Care (708) 215-5407 SCHOOL STAFF Jolene Hillgoth School Principal Kathy Lifka Assistant Principal Denise Parlier Administrative Assistant Mary Lee Krieger Receptionist/Office Assistant (708) 352-4820 St. Cletus Canticle 600 W. 55th Street - La Grange, IL (708) 352-6209 Rectory (708) 352-4820 School www.stcletusparish.com June 20, 2010 Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time Father s Day RELIGIOUS EDUCATION STAFF Patricia Kahl Director of Religious Education Holly Kallal Administrative Assistant (708) 352-2383 RECTORY STAFF Patricia Drobny Bulletin Editor/Office Assistant Nora Gardner Receptionist/Administrative Assistant Bobbie Kallal Human Resources Mary Zwolinski Parish Accounting All are welcome. Handicapped parking is located in front of church. Personal hearing devices are available from the ushers/greeters.
Page Two Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time June 20, 2010 Mass Intentions for the Week of June 21 - June 27, 2010 Day Time Intentions Monday 8:00 a.m. Purgatorial Society Tuesday 8:00 a.m. John Hopp, Dan Danhauer Wednesday 8:00 a.m. Charles Moravec, Angelo Cumbo, Julia Nichele, Floyd Barbour Thursday 8:00 a.m. Charles Moravec Friday 8:00 a.m. Purgatorial Society Saturday Sunday 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Joseph Vieceli Eleanor Maday, Mr. & Mrs. Costantin Lombardi, John Cirone, Sr. Mary Meynard Georgeann Korkos, John Korkos Walter Maveety, James Cummings Charles Moravec, Filippo Salamone, Robert King, James Reisel Timothy Benrus, John Patrick Russell Parishioners of St. Cletus Please pray for those who have died and their families: Elizabeth Bozec, mother of Janet Zimmerman Orville Skibbe, brother-in-law of Ginny Skibbe May the Lord grant them eternal rest. Amen. Please remember our sick in your prayers: Mary Anne Casey, Mary Metcalf, Darlene Klecka, Lucille Kliokiss, Ben Mical, Shirley Severino, Cindy Harlan, Gerry Saban. Steven Blazek, Adrienne Welenc, Joe Saban, Ola Maveety, Rosemary Sylvester, Mike Lotito, Harry Fisher, Jean Weekley, Gen Andorf, Rich Andorf, Dolores Duda, Betty Jo Boden, Sherry Sumner, Patricia Swain, Rene Quiňones, Patricia Krieger, Bernice Hyatt, Therese Wess, Scott May, Denise Kuchta, Anna Ciszek, Roberta Zeman, Emma Fontana, Mark Ronchetti, Kathryn Super-Wilson, Larry Rincon, Joseph Fajdich, Betty Niwa, Donal Fox, Sister Arlene Gibson, Marilyn Matesevac, and Ruth Calandriello. Also pray for our parishioners who are in nursing homes or are homebound and unable to attend Mass. ` Wedding Banns Maggie Ford & David Croushore Diana Carrion & José Alférez Katie Jaskierski & Jim Maley PLEASE WELCOME CAROLINE NICOLE SMITH, daughter of David & Karen Ann (Spurgash) Smith YAHIR CONTRERAS, son of Reymundo Contreras & Paulina Santana TO THE CATHOLIC FAITH THROUGH THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM.
June 20, 2010 Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page Three NOTES FROM FATHER BOB TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 2010 FATHER S DAY Jesus began his ministry by announcing the kingdom of God. He called disciples to follow him and then revealed to them, by his miracles, his exorcisms, and his teaching, what God s rule meant. He had aroused opposition in Nazareth early on when he said that God was as much concerned about saving Gentiles as Jews. The disciples had discounted this and were dazzled by his powers. Now, in today s Gospel, Jesus questions his disciples about his true identity, and so, having heard what the crowds say about him, the Messiah. But Jesus needs to qualify this answer by adding a truth which the disciples would not welcome. They shared the popular expectation of a Messiah who would bring Israel salvation by defeating their enemies by force. But are power and violence the answer? Jesus had already put behind him that satanic temptation in the desert. Jesus now tells them that he will be a Messiah who will certainly give life through being raised after three days. But that life will come THROUGH suffering, rejection by the authorities, and the shame of the cross. Jesus says this not because he likes suffering but because unless he tackles the root cause of sin, he cannot bring about a genuine salvation. He has to reject the spiral of violence which is part of the Jewish nationalist dream for liberation. What he offers in its place is a self-giving love, a sacrificial love that has the power to touch those who gaze upon the cross with the eyes of faith. It is a love that, through the power of the resurrection, can unite and not divide. Jesus knows his death is inevitable but now he needs to tell his disciples that they must follow on the same path only by risking their life for his sake will they gain it. Like the disciples, we get used to Jesus company. We, too, are dazzled by his miracles and his teaching. We are used to seeing the cross as a decoration on the church wall or as a piece of jewelry. We have heard his words about the cross many times before. But let s try to hear those words anew, as if we were hearing them for the first time. Is what he says true? Must we risk losing our life in order to gain it? Can t we just carry on in the same old way, where our religion does not really make many demands on us but gives us comfort? Surely we can save our life but NOT lose it. At some stage each one of us will be called to live the promises of our baptism, which call us to die with Christ in order to live with him. It may not be as dramatic a choice as life or death, but it may involve a choice against racism, status-seeking, the worship of money; or it may mean making the hard decision to follow the moral and social teachings of the Church when the society around us may ridicule us for it. Then we can make the choice for ourselves: do we really believe in Christ s words, that losing our life for his sake will bring us true life? FATHER S DAY 2010 Let us each take this opportunity to thank all of our FATHERS for their dedication and love, starting with our HEAVENLY FATHER, who created us in his own image and likeness. May all of our fathers in the parish have a blessed day filled with the thanks, respect, and love that we truly feel for them. Your role in being an instrument of the Father s love in the world is greatly appreciated by your family. Have a great day filled with rest, relaxation, good food, and great praise. Our prayers and thoughts are with each of you today and always. May God fill you with his grace and blessings. Happy Father s Day, Fr. Bob Pastor
Page Four Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time June 20, 2010 Invest just five minutes a day, and your faith will deepen and grow a day at a time. SUNDAY, JUNE 20, 2010 TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME; FATHER S DAY Heirs of the kingdom Wouldn t it be great to be sitting on a really nice inheritance? You could certainly relax a little. Today we honor our fathers, but did they set us up for the rest of our lives? For most of us, no. Saint Paul, though, says we are heirs according to the promise. While we can t earn God s kingdom, we are the children of God destined to inherit it. That should certainly take some of the desperate worry out of life. Now we can get about the business of taking care of others as we have been taken care of. TODAY S READINGS: Zechariah 12:10-11; 13:1; Galatians 3:26-29; Luke 9:18-24 And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham s offspring, heirs according to the promise. MONDAY, JUNE 21 FEAST OF ALOYSIUS GONZAGA, RELIGIOUS Keep good counsel How does a young man born to privilege and prestige decide to give it all up and join a religious order? Aloysius Gonzaga (1568-1591) decided to do just that. He renounced his right to the title of marquis and the vast wealth that came with it to enter the Society of Jesus. What motivated his decision? Two clues: Gonzaga had received his First Communion from Saint Charles Borromeo, and his spiritual director was Saint Robert Bellarmine. Perhaps these two spiritual giants had something to do with Gonzaga s life-changing decision. Seek good counsel on the direction your own life is taking. God can speak to us through others; pick good spokespersons. TODAY S READINGS: 2 Kings 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18; Matthew 7:1-5 The measure you give will be the measure you get. bite into a fig bar, take a moment to recall its long heritage and give thanks to the source of all of life s nourishment. TODAY S READINGS: 2 Kings 22:8-13; 23:1-3; Matthew 7:15-20 You will know them by their fruits. THURSDAY, JUNE 24 SOLEMNITY OF THE NATIVITY OF JOHN THE BAPTIST Small wonder Some Bible scholars believe Jesus had been a disciple of John the Baptizer during his youth before he began his public ministry. But once Jesus comes on the scene, John fades into the background. So today s a good day to remember the importance of people who are seldom in the spotlight, whether others or ourselves. Recognize that even small actions and choices are significant; they either build up the community of faith or they do not. The power of a kind word, an act of honest forgiveness, coming to the defense or help of someone such concrete actions, often unnoticed, can be the loosening of the sandal strap that may seem unimportant to everyone except of course to the person whose feet are hurting. TODAY S READINGS: Isaiah 49:1-6; Acts 13:22-26; Luke 1:57-66, 80 One is coming after me; I am not worthy to untie the thong of the sandals on his feet. FRIDAY, JUNE 25 Wholly healing We all know the stories of Jesus healing people with leprosy. Just another example of Jesus curing people and revealing his divinity, right? Well, yes, but that s not the whole picture. Because leprosy was an infectious disease, people with it were often outcasts, forced to live on the fringes of society. They were cut off from their community, loved ones, and all that was home to them. In a culture where community and family ties were so important, this isolation was devastating. When Jesus heals a leper, he is not only curing the individual, he is healing an entire community, making it whole. Who are the ones on the fringes of our faith community and society? What can we do to bring healing to them and everyone? TODAY S READINGS: 2 Kings 25:1-12; Matthew 8:1-4 Be made clean! TUESDAY, JUNE 22 FEAST OF PAULINUS OF NOLA, BISHOP From having to giving A Roman aristocrat in the fourth and fifth centuries, Saint Paulinus had wealth, a fine classical education, a legal and political career, and was known throughout the Roman world. After his marriage, though, he and his Spanish wife Theresia suffered the loss of their infant child and from then on turned toward lives of service. They gradually liquidated their wealth and gave it to the poor. The people of Barcelona demanded Paulinus be ordained a priest, and he and Theresia opened what we might call an early version of a Catholic Worker house, living on the top floor and providing hospitality to the indigent downstairs. Losses can be forced upon us or they can embraced. Whichever or both you experience, find ways to turn them into opportunities for generosity. TODAY S READINGS: 2 Kings 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36; Matthew 7:6, 12-14 The gate is narrow and the road is hard that leads to life. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23 Bear good fruit It is no accident that figs are mentioned at several different points in the gospels. The humble fig may well represent the first known example of agriculture plants intentionally cultivated by humans for food; fossils have been found in the Jordan Valley that date from 9,400-9,200 B.C. So by the time Jesus came on the scene, figs were a well-established staple, and in a sometimes harsh desert climate they offered life-saving nourishment for the body a bit like what Jesus offers for the soul. Next time you SATURDAY, JUNE 26 FEAST OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Healing your inner Hamlet Shakespeare s most famous decider, Hamlet, is also a bit of a drama queen. Words, words, words! he sighs, conveying his weariness with the emptiness of most promises. He also wonders if life is worth living: To be or not to be that is the question! Compare Hamlet to the centurion in the gospel story, who values both life and the power of words to do what they express. The centurion seeks healing for his servant through a word from Jesus. His faith proves irresistible to Jesus, who learned from his mother that trusting in God s promises could lead to great things. TODAY S READINGS: Lamentations 2:2, 10-14, 18-19; Matthew 8:5-17 Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof; but only speak the word, and my servant will be healed. 2010 by TrueQuest Communications, L.L.C. PHONE: 800-942-2811; E- MAIL: mail@takefiveforfaith.com; WEBSITE: www.takefiveforfaith.com. Licensed for noncommercial use. All rights reserved. Scripture quotes come from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible. Contributors: Father Paul Boudreau, Alice Camille, Daniel Grippo, Father Larry Janowski, O.F.M., Ann O Connor, Joel Schorn, Patrice J. Tuohy, and Sister Julie Vieira, I.H.M.
June 20, 2010 Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page Five YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS... MISSION TRIP Next weekend, June 19/20, 15 of our teens and 3 adults depart on a week long mission trip to serve the people of St. Louis, MO. They will be working at a soup kitchen, a community recreational center, a nursing home, and a women and children s shelter. As they serve the people of this community, please remember to keep them in your prayers. Thank you! AUGUST KAIROS RETREAT SPONSORED BY SFX The youth ministers from St. Francis Xavier, St. Cletus, and St. John of the Cross have developed a collaboration to expand the retreat program for all teens in our community. St. Francis is preparing to host its first annual Kairos retreat this summer. Kairos is a relaxing four-day retreat for teens, planned by teens, and presented by teens. Incoming juniors and seniors, as well as recent 2010 high school graduates are invited. Kairos provides an opportunity to spend time with friends, as well as to make new ones. Retreatants get a chance to develop better relationships with the people in their lives and with their faith. Kairos will guide you to deepen your understanding of who you are and how you want to live. Kairos 5 will take place Thursday, August 12, at 6:00 P.M. until Sunday, August 15, in the afternoon. Spots are limited and are filling fast. Brochures and application forms can be found on the St. Cletus Youth Ministry website at www.stcletusparish.com/youth, or you can pick the forms up in the St. Cletus rectory or religious education offices. If you have any questions, feel free to phone Terri Simeoni at St. Francis Xavier, (708) 352-0168, or email her at tsimeoni@sfx-lg-org. Amy Cranny Youth Ministry Director Dear Parents, Let the Children Come to Me! Mark 10:14 Please consider our Sunday School which meets during the school year. It is for children that are ages 3- kindergarten. Classes meet during the 9:30 A.M. Mass on most Sundays throughout the school year. This funfilled class provides children a time to be with others their own age and learn of the Gospel in a way that is age appropriate. The children play, pray, do a craft and have music time. They learn about the weekly Gospel and our Catholic traditions. At Christmas they perform songs and a play for families and friends. At Easter they take a journey and walk through Holy Week with Jesus learning about Palm Sunday, the Last Supper, Good Friday, and the Resurrection. Our dedicated teachers and music instructors have worked hard to make Sunday School a fun place to be! Please join us. There is still room available in all the classrooms. For more information/registration forms, please call Mary Ellen at (708) 352-7693. Sincerely, The St. Cletus Early Childhood Religious Education Teachers
Page Six Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time June 20, 2010 ATTENTION YOUNG ADULTS! We are delighted to announce the 30th Anniversary Season of Theology on Tap! This year a site will be offered on Monday nights in Westchester at Divine Infant Church. If you are in your 20s or 30s, married or single we want you to save the dates, July 12, 19, 26 and August 2. For more information, please contact Elise Ainsworth of the Katen Center for Young Adult Ministry at elisea-b@yamchicago.org or call (708) 488-5112.
June 20, 2010 Twelfth Sunday of Ordinary Time Page Seven St. Cletus plans to celebrate Independence Day Weekend with fantastic music and a spirit of community. On Saturday, July 3, we invite you to join us for an outdoor Mass at 5:00 P.M. followed by a band concert at 7:00 P.M. It has been nearly six years since we have been able to host this event, and we are excited to welcome back Mr. Ed Ward as conductor of this outstanding concert. You are welcome to set up your picnic blankets and lawn chairs prior to Mass and stay the entire night for this Ravinia-style evening - bring your own picnic dinner and plan to enjoy the music until dusk. Family members of all ages are sure to enjoy the music (mostly patriotic and well-known American music) and the atmosphere. Water, pop, and some dessert items will be for sale with proceeds to benefit the Fine Arts Series. On Sunday, July 4, we will maintain our regular Sunday Mass schedule, and at the 8:00 A.M. Mass, we again invite any military veterans or active duty personnel to join us and be recognized for their service to our country. Reserved seating will be available for our veterans - you are encouraged to wear your uniform, or some portion thereof, to Mass on July 4. We look forward to saluting you with our 40-piece band! Justin Sisul Director of Music
Page Eight Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time June 20, 2010 The July 24 St. Cletus Rummage Sale is just around the corner! Are you ready to join in the fun sorting through treasures, lifting your spirits and helping us raise money for the needy in our community! We are looking for volunteers of all ages, from teens on up, to staff the following time slots: Saturday, July 17 & Sunday, July 18: Pick up of larger items. We need some strong men to pick up furniture/ large items. A perfect opportunity for some father/son bonding! Saturday, July 17 Wednesday, July 21: Accept donations at Morrissey Hall. Thursday, July 22 & Friday, July 23: Sort and price items. Saturday, July 24, Rummage Sale Day! Lots of opportunities to help where needed sales, check-out, etc. The hours vary. You can work as long or as short a time as you are able. We will have a pre-sale for volunteers who work a total of 5 hours or more! There will be a volunteer meeting on Tuesday, July 6, at 7:00 P. M., in Room 213 in the education building, to cover details and sign up for specific time slots/jobs. If you have any questions or wish to help out at this parish wide event, please contact Maureen at (708) 839-0345 or rummagesale@stcletusparish.com. All proceeds of the sale will benefit our parish St. Vincent de Paul Conference. FOOD PANTRY Our client families frequently ask me to convey their deep appreciation to you, the parishioners of St. Cletus, for continuing to help them out, as they struggle to pay bills and feed their families, especially in these tough times that affect us all. THANK YOU!!! As our volunteers prepare for the July 8 food distribution, please help by continuing to make it routine to pick up some items for the Food Pantry when you do your weekly grocery shopping. The most needed staples at this time include meals in a can/box, canned meat, canned fruit, and boxed side dishes (i.e. instant potatoes, noodles with sauce packets). Our supply of extra items is very low. Suggested items are crackers or cookies, juice, coffee, tea, condiments, laundry detergent, paper goods, baby food and diapers, size 3-4-5-6. Thanks again for your part in keeping this ministry alive and strong at St. Cletus! Mary Beth Ford Director of Social Concerns WANTED: JOBS The mission of INTERFAITH CAREER NETWORK (ICN) Employment Ministry is to prepare and enable individuals to successfully complete their job search by finding meaningful employment in a timely manner. YOU can be a critical part of this ministry, if you answer Yes to the following questions: Are you hiring? - Do you know a company that is hiring? All levels of positions are welcome. ICN members are degreed and non-degreed individuals seeking full time, part time and contract positions in a broad range of industries including: Accounting, Advertising/Marketing, Clerical/Administrative, Customer Service, Engineering, HR, IT, Sales, Supply Chain, and more. Please send position description and preferred method of contact to: Jobs@interfaithcareernetwork.org. Job opening information will be sent to INC group members via the ICN Yahoo Group. Thank you for your assistance! In a job search? Interfaith Career Network offers job support through various programs throughout the month. For details, please visit our website: www.interfaithcareernetwork.org.
June 20, 2010 Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page Nine Sunday Collection Total Active Registered Families 2,567 Collection Statistics Amount Collected # of envelopes used - this week 636 % of registered families 25% $21,151 Envelope Users 2,316 Loose Checks/Cash $23,467 June 16, 2010 Budgeted Collection = $26,750 Weekly (Under) Over Budget ($3,283) This Fiscal Year @ 6/16/10 Actual Sunday Collections $1,344,437 Budgeted Sunday Collections 1,377,500 (Under) Over than Budgeted $ 6,937 Thank You for your continued generous support. Your extra two to three dollars helps the parish meet our weekly budgeted needs. Fr. Bob Pastor 2010 Easter Collection $100,850 Budgeted $100,000 As summer approaches, please consider signing up to make your contributions to the parish electronically. Funds will be automatically withdrawn from your checking or savings account once or twice a month. A sign-up form is available on the parish website. Simply complete and return to the rectory via the Sunday basket. Thank you. Day/Date Start Time Location/ Rm. # Event Monday, June 21 9:00 a.m. School Vacation Bible School Tuesday, June 22 9:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. School RB Vacation Bible School PPC Meeting Wednesday, June 23 9:00 a.m. School Vacation Bible School Thursday, June 24 Friday, June 25 9:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. WEEK AT A GLANCE School RB School S-Music S-207 Vacation Bible School AA Meeting Vacation Bible School Hispanic Ministry Choir Hispanic Ministry Bible Class Saturday, June 26 5:00 p.m. Front of Church Golf Outing Ticket Sale Sunday, June 27 7:00 a.m. - Noon Front of Church Golf Outing Ticket Sale C CV MH Church Church Vestibule Morrissey Hall S RB School Rectory Basement
Page Ten Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time June 20, 2010 PARISH MISSION STATEMENT St. Cletus Catholic Parish of the Archdiocese of Chicago is a Christian community of believers and followers of Christ Jesus. We call and welcome all to join our family of faith as we seek to live the Gospel values in our daily lives, community and world. We are committed to providing spiritual nourishment through the worship of God, celebration of the sacraments, Christian education and use of our time, talent and treasure in serving others with compassion and love. MASSES Saturday Evening: 5:00pm Sunday: 7:00am, 8:00am, 9:30am, 11:00am, 12:30pm (Spanish) Weekdays: Mon., thru Sat., 8:00am Evening before Holy Day: 7:00pm Holy Day: 6:30am, 8:00am BAPTISMS 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month at 11:30am. Parents must be registered parishioners and attend the Baptism Preparation Class. Please make arrangements by calling the Rectory office (708-352-6209) WEDDINGS Dates and times are reserved for registered parishioners. Initial arrangements must be completed five months in advance of the wedding date. HOME/HOSPITAL VISITATION AND COMMUNION CALLS Please contact the Ministry of Care office (708-215-5407). EUCHARISTIC ADORATION AND BENEDICTION Adoration begins following the 8:00am Mass and continues during the day until 6:15pm the first Monday of the Month. PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL Chairperson: Vice - Chairperson: Recording Secretary: Corresponding Secretary: Worship Ministry: Finance Liaison: Parish at Large: Youth Ministry: Education Ministry: Pastoral Care Ministry: Development Ministry: Staff Representative: Hispanic Ministry: Social Concerns: Technology Representative: Parish Life: Rita F. Mayer Jim Ryva Xavier Polanski Elizabeth Goellner-McLean Colleen Hagen Justin Sisul Brian Kapusta Joe Bamberger Dawn Dion Anne Babirak, (School) George Pach (Rel. Ed.) Stuart Heyes Xavier Polanski Ed Burke Tom Finucane Jolene Hillgoth Silvia Casas Fuldencio Torres Dick Ford Jim Ryva Julie Lenz Lori Ashe Fr. Edgar Rodriguez SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES The Chaplet of Divine Mercy is prayed at 6:15pm followed by Benediction. Hispanic Adoration continues from 7:00pm until 8:00pm. CONFESSIONS Confessions every Saturday of the month 4:15-4:45pm. Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Thursday: Saturday: Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time; Father s Day St. Aloysius Gonzaga; Summer begins St. Paulinus of Nola; Ss. John Fisher and Thomas More The Nativity of St. John the Baptist Blessed Virgin Mary begins Monday, June 21, 2010 RECTORY OFFICE HOURS Monday thru Saturday: 9:00am-5:00pm Sunday: 8:00am-1:00pm