St. Louise de Marillac Catholic Church Mass Schedule Saturday 5:00 p.m. Sunday 7:30, 9:30, 11:00 a.m. Weekday M onday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. Sacraments and Ministries Reconciliation Saturdays 4-4:30 p.m. or on request Adoration Tue. 3 p.m. & W ed. 7 p.m. Baptisms 2nd Sunday 12:30 p.m. Baptism Class 1st Monday 7:00 p.m. (required for 1st baby) Pro-Life Rosary 2nd Saturday after M ass Marriage Contact rectory 6 months prior Home Communion Visits 352-7388 Parish Nurses 352-4322 New Parishioners Register at slmparish.org or at the rectory Pastoral Staff Pastor Rev. Denis Condon Associate Pastor Rev. Joe Altman Pastor Emeritus Rev. John Hergenrother Deacon Mr. Dave Brencic, 485-6614 Business Mgr Ms. Lynn Waterloo Music Director M r. Jim Harrold (201)755-7716 Parish Council Ms. Marcy Fishback 352-7570 Bulletin Editor Ms. Laura Vanags Spiritual Companion M rs. Jane Kucera 579-1785 School Staff School Principal & FF Coordinator Ms. AnnMarie Mahay Youth Ministry & Faith Formation 482-8814 HOLIDAY BULLETIN SUBMISSION SCHEDULE April 4 due March 22 April 14 due March 29 April 21 due April 5 Communications Website www.slmparish.org FB StLouiseDeMarillacCatholicChurch FB StLouiseDeMarillacSchool Traveling? masstimes.org Bulletin Deadline Mondays at 10:00am Bulletin Email ParishOffice@SLMparish.org Located in LaGrange Park St. Louise de Marillac Rectory 1144 Harrison Ave. (708) 352-7388 ParishOffice@SLMparish.org Hours: Mon. 9-4, Tue.-Fri. 9-7:30, Sat. 9-3 St. Louise de Marillac School 1125 Harrison Ave. (708) 352-2202 Info@SLMschool.org
astor s Corner with Father Denis A couple of weeks ago the media was filled with stories about the Holy Father calling for a meeting in Rome of all the heads of the Bishops Conferences around the globe. As many know, our own Archbishop, Cardinal Cupich, was asked by the Pope to head up the team that organized that meeting. The media was awash in stories speculating whether it would accomplish anything, quoting the voices of those loudly protesting the episcopal cover-up of sex abuse cases and calling for everything from total overhaul of the priesthood to the Pope s resignation. It all made for good sound bites and sold papers. Many speculated that nothing would happen beyond a few trite expressions of sorrow. Last Tuesday, at the Presbyteral Council meeting the Cardinal told us the Holy Father had two goals for the Rome meeting: ownership of the issue by all the bishops around the world and some concrete steps to address the issue. Cardinal Cupich told us he witnessed radical conversion among the bishops, including the curia, who thought this issue was not happening in their part of the world. This conversion came thanks to the witness of 5 people from across the globe telling their stories of the abuse and about the cover-up they personally experienced. One man in particular had a massive impact. He is a professional musician playing violin with a renowned orchestra. He played for the bishops, moving them with his music. Then he told his story. The impact, the Cardinal said, was visible. Many who declared that the issue was not their concern but something Europe and the United States had to deal with, were converted on the spot. Exposure to people who had suffered brought the bishops face to face with the reality that is found all over the globe - even in their backyard. Many critics still say nothing was accomplished. Aside from the doubting Thomases being converted, the meeting has set in motion a handbook that will be coming out soon, laying out how bishops are to handle accusations against priests. This will be a worldwide approach. In addition, Rome is looking into how the issue can be incorporated into Canon Law. These are concrete steps that will globalize how the Church deals with accused priests and bishops who cover up the incidents. The Cardinal himself was able to present a paper detailing his proposal of how to deal with bishops. He has proposed that the Metropolitan Bishop (Archbishops) be empowered to deal with the misconduct of bishops of the province. Currently the Archbishops can show up in any diocese of a province (ours is the state of Illinois) to deal with a situation in Canon Law. However, that power does not include sexual abuse cases. Cardinal Cupich s proposal is to change the Law to include sexual misconduct. He also has called for a lay review board to deal with bishop misconduct. One hundred and twenty countries from around the world have already submitted, or are in the process of submitting, proposed guidelines for dealing with sex abuse by clergy, which makes this a global issue. While these changes may seem rather tame to some, they are major steps by the international Church. Cardinal Cupich pointed out that the Holy Father s job is to keep everyone together, not drive people apart. To accomplish this, he has to move slowly, but deliberately. There s the old adage: Rome wasn t built in a day. We can paraphrase that: Rome isn t changed in a day. Still, producing a handbook, adding to Canon Law and extending the power of the Metropolitan bishop are quite significant accomplishments from a four day meeting. The Cardinal has been moving about the Archdiocese with a series of Listening Sessions that allows people to express their frustrations, hurts and anger with regard to this issue. He said that he always asks the question, What are we not doing but should be doing? What he s learned is that many people simply don t know what the Church of the Archdiocese is doing and has been doing for a long while. He lets folks know exactly what we ve been doing and lets them know we can t depend on the media to inform us of all that s being done. The Cardinal referred to the report of the Attorney General s office which said that we hadn t reported all cases. Since 2002, every case within the Archdiocese has been reported to the authorities and, in the case of the accusation being found to be true, the name of the priest has been published. The only time a name has been withheld is because the accusation was made after the man died. The reason is due process cannot be served if the accused person can t defend himself. That said, the accuser is still given the pastoral attention offered to any victim. This theme of people, including the media, making statements without knowing all the facts is one the Cardinal, as well as other members of the Archdiocese, have been saying for a while now. Granted, the scandal can rouse some hard feelings, but before we freely go about making statements about what the Archdiocese has or has not done, we need to check the facts. People s lives are affected by this, including the bishops, priests and victims. We need to be careful before we set off rumors rooted only in our own frustration and anger. The Church, both universal and local, needs to face this ugly reality and respond honestly, compassionately and with a determination to change. Our Archdiocese has been doing this since the turn of the century. Lent is the season for taking a long hard look at ourselves. We are the People of God, the Body of Christ. How well have we been living up to that? The atrocious behavior we have heard about and seen plastered over the media definitely show us something s wrong and needs to change. Before trying to dislodge the beam in another s eye, let s look first to the specks in our own. With God s help we can atone for our sins and allow the love of God to wash over us and heal our wounds. Then we can get to work on improving our Church.
Enroll in Electronic Giving Visit our website www.slmparish.org & click the Donate Now button. Click on events to which you would like to contribute (weekly & special collections). For questions, contact our Rectory at 708-352-7388 or ParishOffice@SLMparish.org. Lector/Eucharistic Ministers Schedules New schedules will be coming out soon for the period April 6 th through June 30 th, 2019. This schedule includes Holy Week and Easter. w hich occurs Sunday April 21 st. If there is an Easter mass or Holy Week service/mass that you would like to be scheduled for, please call or sign up on the sheets posted in the Gathering Room. Note: Easter Mass times are: Sat. 8:00 p.m.-vigil, Sun. 7:00, 8:30, and 11:15 a.m. Also please notify us of any dates during this period, including Easter, that you are unavailable; otherwise you will be randomly selected. Contact either Rick or Barb at 708-352-8145 or email steprc@comcast.net. The deadline is Wednesday, March 20th. Eucharistic Ministers Are Needed St. Louise currently needs additional Eucharistic Ministers at all masses. Only one training session is needed, and can be scheduled at your convenience. Once training is completed, you choose the mass at which you would like to serve. New schedules for the spring months will soon be created, so this is the perfect time to join this ministry. If anyone is interested in becoming an Eucharistic Minister, please contact Rick or Barb Stepina by phone at 708-352-8145, or email at steprc@comcast.net. Our Next Anointing Mass Tuesday, March 12 th at 8:30 am Are You Interested in Bible Study? Tuesday., March 12 th at 7pm Rm 103 Please contact Fr. Joe at 708-352-7388. Prayer Shawl Ministry Join us on Mar. 13 th (2nd Wednesday) from 1:00 to 2:30 in the church Gathering Room. If you knit or crochet, put your talents to good use. For information, call Jane at 579-1785. 2nd Collection March 9 th - 10 th Aid for the Church in Central & Eastern Europe Offertory BASKET March 3 rd Stewardship $8,900 Capital $3,400 Envelopes 292 Grief Support Gathering Tuesday, March 12, 2019 6:30 7:30 pm Place: Hitzeman Funeral Home 9445 West 31st Street Brookfield, IL 60513 Seats are limited; please R.S.V.P. to info@hitzemanfuneral.com or 708-485-2000. For more information please visit www.hitzemanfuneral.com/griefsupport Booster Club Winners The drawings for Booster Club, for January and February 2019, have been completed. Below are the winning numbers: January W 72 February P 17 FISCAL 2018 2019 YTD Contributions YTD Budget E-Giving + Basket = Total Stewardship $20,400 $264,800 $285,200 $312,000 Capital $8,700 $125,900 $134,600 $102,500 Save the Date Volunteer Mass & Dinner April 29th Mass 5pm & Dinner 6pm Colonnade Room
Prayers for Healing Jill Burke, Elizabeth Garvey, Betsy Pasquesi, Fr. John Hergenrother and Laura Torrantino Week of March 10-16 3/10 - Sunday Session: NO CLASS DATE CHANGE: There will be NO Faith Formation classes on Sunday, March 10, 2019. Questions: Email faithformation@slmschool.org. Our Sympathy to the Families of Eugene Holzmeister, Norbert Pacholski, Shirley Sandrick and James Vuchetich The Way of the Cross During the season of Lent, we come to a greater awareness of Jesus love for us. One way to experience this is reflection on the events of Jesus passion and death. Praying the Stations of the Cross helps us delve more deeply into the Pascal Mystery of dying and rising. Come join us in Church on Fridays at 2:15pm and 7pm during Lent as we walk the Way of the Cross. Monday, March 11 8:30am- Otto & Mae Weiler RDGS: Leviticus 19:1-2, 11-18; Psalms 19:8-10, 15; Matthew 25:31-46 Tuesday, March 12 8:30am - St. Louise Parishioners RDGS: Isaiah 55:10-11; Psalms 34:4-7, 16-19; Matthew 6:7-15 Wednesday, March 13 8:30am- Matheson Family, David Kawiecki, Frank Saran Sr. RDGS: Jonah 3:1-10; Psalms 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19; Luke 11:29-32 Thursday, March 14 8:30am- Bromberek Family RDGS: Esther C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Psalms 138:1-3, 7c-8; Matthew 7:7-12 Friday, March 15 8:30am- Steve Massura, Wladsyslaw Tuzim RDGS: 1 Peter 5:1-4; Psalms 23:1-3a, 4-6; Matthew 16:13-19 Saturday, March 16 5:00pm - Lawrence Huddy, Joseph Smuda, Catherine & Dominik Shuda Sunday, March 17 7:30am - St. Louise Parishioners 9:30am - Margaret Roche-Boyle, Maria & Catherine Pazzali 11:00am - Thaddeus E. Korabik, Carol Jeffers Anne Kurey Parish Lenten Mission March 19 7pm @St. Louise March 26 7pm @St.. Barbara April 2 7pm @St. Louise April 9 7pm @St. Barbara (reconcil.) Marian Stations of the Cross Women of St. Louise de Marillac parish are invited to a special Stations of the Cross from Mary s perspective at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 22, at St. Barbara Church. More readers are still needed. There will be a brief practice at 7 p.m. that night in the cry room at church. If you are interested, contact Deacon Dave Brencic at (708) 485-6614 or Ruth Hroncich at St. Barbara hroncich@stbarbarabrookfield.org. Before Stations, the Knights of Columbus will offer soup in the Parish Center starting at 6 p.m. Lenten Regulations Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are obligatory days of universal fast and abstinence. Fasting is obligatory for all who have completed their 18th year and have not yet reached their 60th year. Fasting allows persons to eat one full meal. Abstinence (from meat) is obligatory for all who have reached their 14th year. Fridays in Lent are obligatory days of complete abstinence (from meat) for all who have completed their 14th year.
Altar Servers Stations of the Cross You should have received an email with your assignment for serving for Stations of the Cross during Lent. Please find a sub if you cannot serve. Vicariate IV Altar Server Appreciation Day Bishop Manz has invited all altar servers in our vicariate to a special Mass and lunch on March 30. This is your opportunity to meet servers from other parishes in the area. There will be games and other exciting events, and Bishop Manz will be available for pictures following the Mass. Please RSVP on SignUp Genius by March 20. Altar Servers Training If you are in fifth grade or older and would like to be a part of the important ministry of altar server, please contact Karyn Miller. Youth Choirs Teen Choir SLM Teen Choir is open to high school and college students, as well as 7th and 8th graders who are also in SLM Children's Choir. The choir usually sings at 9:30 on the second Sunday of the month. Our next date is Palm Sunday, April 14, with the Children s Choir. We meet for donuts in the Marillac Room at 8 AM, and rehearse until the 9:30 Mass. If you would like to join us, contact Karyn Miller. Instrumentalists are welcome as well--we would especially welcome percussionists, guitar and ukulele players! Children's Choir It's not too late to join our Children's Choir! Contact Karyn Miller if you are interested! Or sign up through Google Forms: https://goo.gl/forms/zwp9bxhwjoeaaj9j2. Palm Sunday Family Mass We are beginning to plan the Family Mass for Palm Sunday. It has been a long-standing tradition for middle school and high school students to minister at this Mass, which includes acting out the Passion of our Lord. If you would like to be involved, please contact Karyn Miller. Just 5 Days If The next meeting for the Just5Days middle school service trip is Tuesday, March 26 after school. Contact Karyn Miller if you would like to participate. Karyn Miller kmillerslm@yahoo.com Scholarship for Girls The ACCW is offering a $1,000 renewable scholarship for high school senior girls who belong to the Archdiocese of Chicago and are continuing their education. Applications and information are available by calling Rose at 708-485- 0917. The deadline for applications is March 20th.
Bereavement Group March 13 at 6:30pm (Date Change) Marillac Room Our lives are covered with many types of loss; one of the hardest being the loss of a loved one. I welcome you to journey with others whom have lost a loved one, to share and comfort while continuing to learn to cope and grow in God s love. What s Happening at St. Barbara s? Open Gym - Just a reminder that there will be an open gym on Sunday, March 10 th 4-6pm at the St. Barbara Parish Center. Let s fill the gym, bring your friends! Students 10-18 are invited. Parents must stop in to sign a permission slip. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Carol Benda, 485-0824 or email cab4328@sbcglobal.net. St. Barbara's is hosting a blood drive at 4015 Prairie, Brookfield in the Parish Center Gym on St. Patrick's Day, Sunday, March 17, 2019 from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Food Pantry Items We are collecting on the 2nd Sunday of each month. Girl Scout Cookies Girl Scout Troop 51781/50986 is selling cookies and can help satisfy those cookie cravings, especially for Mints. We have all varieties at just $5/box. We deliver too! Contact Kari Keegan 352-7638 or kekeegan87@sbcglobal.net if you would like some. Save the Date April 27 Annual Rummage Sale Time to rid your house of clutter that has lost its usefulness. Books, jewelry, clothing, toys, appliances (must work), seasonal/ religious items, linens, small furniture items, etc. Bring them all over. *All unsold items are donated to St. Vincent de Paul * DROP OFF: Friday, April 26, 2-7 PM Colonnade Room Information: Sue Hitzeman 708-352-5847 or Berni Koprowski 708-485-9174
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This Week at St. Louise Monday, March 11 6:00pm Boy Scout Meeting - Colonnade 6:30pm Play Rehearsal - Rm 216 7:00pm Parish Council - Marillac Rm Tuesday, March 12 2:45pm G Scout 107th Bday - Col 3:00pm Adoration 7:00pm Bible Study - Room 103 Wednesday, March 13 St. Louise Feast 6:30pm Bereavement Grp - Marillac 7:00pm Adoration 7:00pm Renew - Colonnade Rm Thursday, March 14 6:30pm Cub Scout Den Mtg - Col 6:30pm SPRED - Marillac Rm Friday, March 15 2:15pm Stations of the Cross 5:00pm Fish Fry - Colonnade Rm 7:00pm Stations of the Cross 8:00pm SLP Lights/Sound - Parish Cntr Saturday, March 16 All Day Play Stage Bld - PC Sunday, March 17 St. Patrick s Day 12:00pm 12:00pm Play Stage Bld - PC St. Pat s Luncheon - Col 6:00pm BEDS Colonnade/K 8:00pm Alcoholics Anon Rectory Christ be within me, Christ behind me, Christ before me, Christ beside me, Christ to win me, Christ to comfort and restore me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ inquired, Christ in danger, Christ in hearts of all that love me, Christ in the mouth of friend and stranger. -- St. Patrick Weekday Mon., Mar. 11 Tue., Mar. 12 Wed., Mar. 13 Thu., Mar. 14 Fri., Mar. 15 Altar Servers S. Santos H. Mahay N. Spielman S. Santos H. Mahay S. Santos Weekend Sat., Mar. 16, 5:00pm Sun., Mar. 17, 7:30am Sun., Mar. 17, 9:30am Sun., Mar. 17, 11:00am Presider Fr. Joe Fr. Joe Fr. Denis Fr. Denis Readers C. Parisi M. Koutek P. Sadowski D. Porras Eucharistic Ministers P. Thorburn W. Lisiecki J. Lisiecki D. DeSanto M. Gyorke C. Sherman R. Williams W. Prokop K. Prokop T. Porras B. Strnad P. Szymczak A. Greig R. Greig M. Golden P. Golden M. Powderly C. Spielman E. Szymczak J. Skowronski R. Kappeler B. Koll C. Korabik C. Lemkau S. Lifka A. Timmons Altar Servers M. Hopkins M. Gordon J. Steger P. Steger N. Spielman A. Rousin S. Santos