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PARISH STAFF REV. ROBERT CLARK Pastor REV. EDGAR RODRIGUEZ Associate Pastor REV. CHARLES WATKINS Associate Pastor REV. CHARLES GALLAGHER Pastor Emeritus REV. RON ANGLIM Weekend 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 Terri Langellier School Principal Kathy Lifka Assistant Principal Mary Lee Krieger Secretary Jeannie Scalzitti 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 August 15, 2010 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary RELIGIOUS EDUCATION STAFF Sr. Pat McKee Director of Religious Education Holly Kallal Secretary (708) 352-2383 RECTORY STAFF Patricia Drobny Bulletin Editor/Office Assistant Nora Gardner Receptionist 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 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary August 15, 2010 Mass Intentions for the Week of August 16 - August 22 Day Time Intentions Monday 8:00 a.m. Purgatorial Society, Al Cooke Tuesday 8:00 a.m. Walter Kelly, Joe & Mary Haraburda Wednesday 8:00 a.m. Henry Maday, Bruno Buczek Thursday 8:00 a.m. Eleanor Haskins, Mary Ricciardone & Calandriello Family, Daniel Danhauer Friday 8:00 a.m. Purgatorial Society, Tim Benrus 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. Purgatorial Society Mary Poropat, John Mellott, Betty Dixon, Joe & Irene Megla, Ed Mielkus, John Joseph Fogarty Arlene Defino, Steven R. Schultz, Klich Family Special Intention - 53rd Wedding Anniversary of Al & Geri Hinton Helen Zulaski Marie & Robert Locke, Rosemary Ptak, Thomas Dassinger Timothy Benrus, Kadlec Family Souls in Purgatory Please welcome to our parish family: Matthew Hunt and Family, Martha Rodriguez-Martinez and family, Mr. & Mrs. John Warman, and Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Wolak. If you have been attending St. Cletus but have not registered as a parishioner, please consider the commitment of parish membership. Please pray for those who have died and their families Christine Eloyse Fay, sister of Lexi Lyons Harry Casciani, father of Gino Please remember our sick in your prayers: Katie Meyer, Rosemary Rogers, Howard Pohlman, Joe Augustine, Evelyn Kilker, Jessica Gundling, Dominic Cairo, Ann Fahey, Rajamma Thomas, Mary Anne Casey, Gerry Saban, Steven Blazek, Joe Saban, Ola Maveety, Harry Fisher, Jean Weekley, Gen Andorf, Rich Andorf, Marilyn Matesevac. Also pray for our parishioners who are in nursing homes or are homebound and unable to attend Mass. THIS PAST WEEK WE WELCOMED CARSON ABRAHANIAN, son of Theresa Maston & John Abrahanian MADDOX MATTHEW GROVE, son of Nicholas & Angie (Chamberlain) Grove GRANT PATRICK MCHUGH, son of Carter & Beth (O Brien) McHugh TAYLOR ANASTASIA STEVENS, daughter of Joseph & Amanda (Hejnal) Stevens TO THE CATHOLIC FAITH THROUGH THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM.

August 15, 2010 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Page Three NOTES FROM FATHER BOB FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION OF MARY- SUNDAY, AUGUST 15, 2010 Entering into an Orthodox church, the icons and burning candles create a warmth and a sense of the mystery of the holy. The uniqueness and importance of Mary in God s plan is depicted in many icons of the Russian and Greek Orthodox churches. Icons are not merely paintings but rather prayers which invite one into the mystery of the image. The painter of the icon firstly covers the wooden board with gold leaf and then covers this with colored paints. Although the gold leaf can only be glimpsed through the paint, prayer will enable one to see behind the surface to the mystery represented by the image. One icon depicts the Dormition (or falling-asleep) of Mary at the end of her life. It portrays Mary being taken to heaven by Christ surrounded by the angels and the apostles. Christ holds her soul in his hand while her body is lifted to heaven. It symbolizes the closeness of Christ and Mary and reveals God s protecting love of his mother. It portrays a scene of great joy and recognizes the important place of Mary in God s plan of salvation. Since Mary was the mother of God, the one chosen and graced for this unique vocation, Christians quickly believed that God would bring her to himself at the end of her earthly life and that she would not know corruption. She would share in Christ s resurrection and glory in heaven. In the Middle Ages, the fourth and fifth decades of the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary helped to remind people of the mystery which we celebrate today. In celebrating the Feast of the Assumption, we celebrate Mary s life, which points us toward the victory gained by her Son and his triumph over death and evil. Her life shows the pattern of discipleship which we are invited to share. We reflect on four aspects of Mary s life: the woman of faith, the woman of the cross, the woman of love, and the woman of joy. Mary, the woman of faith at the Annunciation, the angel Gabriel invited Mary to undertake the vocation to be the Mother of God. Mary was fearful and trembled at the angel s words. In her great moment of decision, she surrendered to God s plan and spoke, let it be with me according to your word. She would later hear the words of Simeon that a sword would pierce her heart. Filled with joy at Christ s birth, she would soon have to flee into Egypt, like a refugee, in fear of her child s life. The words of Simeon point towards Mary, the woman of the cross. Standing at the foot of the cross, she suffered and grieved the death of her Son. Her heart must have pondered the events of his birth and his short life. Her prayers must have stormed heaven. In this same moment, she would become the Mother of the Church so that the prayers of all people might be brought to Mary who can intercede for her children. Mary is a help when we pray for people who are suffering. Mary, the woman of love: Mary s life shows a care and concern for people who need assistance. On hearing that her cousin Elizabeth was pregnant, she hastened to her to help with her daily tasks. With sensitivity she approached Jesus at the wedding feast at Cana to ask if he could provide more wine when it was apparent that the host might be embarrassed. Mary knew the importance of the details of life and that love is expressed in everyday gestures towards those who are nearby. Mary, the woman of joy: the Magnificat, which we hear in the gospel, is the song with which Mary celebrated the blessings and deeds of God in her life and in the lives of those whom God chooses. Mary offers the pattern of discipleship to those who live the Christian faith. It is an invitation to imitate her life through prayer, faith, love, and suffering. In the midst of the events of life, Mary trusts in God. Her life, through the Assumption, also reveals the hope of the disciples who will share in the resurrection of Christ at the time of death. Because Christ has been raised from the dead, all may follow. God triumphs over death and evil. As disciples we are encouraged by the life of Mary to be faithful in trials and struggles asking her intercession for our needs. May Mary Intercede for Us All, Father Bob Pastor

Page Four The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary August 15, 2010 Invest just five minutes a day, and your faith will deepen and grow a day at a time. SUNDAY, AUGUST 15, 2010 SOLEMNITY OF THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Bodies in motion You can tell a lot about what s important to people by what they do with their bodies. Do they lend their bodies to the effort of helping others? Do they refuse to let their bodies participate in evil? Do they present their bodies for prayer and worship and thereby make themselves part of the Body of Christ? The Blessed Virgin Mary was willing to bring to life in her body the Savior of the world. So it makes sense to believe God took Mary not only in soul but also in body to heaven which is what the Assumption celebrates. Where your body goes shows where your soul is. TODAY S READINGS: Day: Revelation 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; 1 Corinthians 15:20-27; Luke 1:39-56 She has a place prepared by God. MONDAY, AUGUST 16 FEAST OF STEPHEN OF HUNGARY - Royal advice on love In the year 2000 Hungarians celebrated the 1,000th anniversary of the founding of their country by Saint Stephen, who not only created one nation out of numerous tribes but also made it Christian. Though Stephen had already been canonized by the Roman Church centuries before, in order to mark the millennium the Eastern Orthodox Church also canonized him an unprecedented gesture endorsed by Pope John Paul II, who emphasized the need for Christians more than ever to work together. Stephen s admonitions to his son Emeric include the words: Be merciful to all who are suffering violence, keeping always in your heart the example of the Lord who said: I desire mercy and not sacrifice. Be patient with everyone, not only with the powerful, but also with the weak. TODAY S READINGS: Ezekiel 24:15-24; Matthew 19:16-22 You shall love your neighbor as yourself. TUESDAY, AUGUST 17 Big pride, greater fall We see it all too often in the news. A politician, preacher, or celebrity makes big claims to virtue only to be unmasked as a hypocrite. Proverbs 16:18 has a simple explanation for this phenomenon: Pride goeth before a fall. In the ancient world it was not uncommon for rulers to self-deify, assuming the attributes of gods to impress their subjects. While you and I may not go so far, our egos can race out of control if we start to take our resumés too seriously. A good tonic for this condition: Be still, and know that I am God! (Psalm 46:10). TODAY S READINGS: Ezekiel 28:1-10; Matthew 19:23-30 Your heart is proud and you have said, I am a god; I sit in the seat of the gods. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18 Harvest justice Farmhand work hasn t changed much since the time when Jesus used the examples of workers in the vineyard to teach a lesson about God s unrestrained generosity. But while the master of the vineyard in the parable is pleased to reward his workers generously, even extravagantly in some cases, most farmhands are not so fortunate. The workers who pick the fruits and vegetables we buy with comfort and convenience at our markets often face difficult and dangerous working conditions. We can do our part by being conscious buyers, aware of where our produce comes from and how those who picked it are treated. Do a little research while munching on your next salad. The nonprofit Geneseo Migrant Center is a good place to start: www.migrant.net. TODAY S READINGS: Ezekiel 34:1-11; Matthew 20:1-16 Call the laborers and give them their pay. THURSDAY, AUGUST 19 FEAST OF JOHN EUDES, PRIEST - Come to the feast! Many Catholics growing up before Vatican II remember that going to Holy Communion was not the frequent practice it is today. There was a sense of unworthiness that left them pasted to the pews while others joined the feast. That was a remnant of Jansenism, an attempted theological and liturgical reform of the 17th century. Saint John Eudes (c. 1601-1680) preached against Jansenism, stressing the Lord s open invitation to join the heavenly banquet. He encouraged frequent reception of Holy Communion and devotion to the hearts of Jesus and Mary. Jansenism eventually was declared a heresy in 1655. Today millions of the faithful, though unworthy, will dine at the Eucharistic table, happy to be called to this supper. TODAY S READINGS: Ezekiel 36:23-28; Matthew 22:1-14 Look, I have prepared my dinner, my oxen and my fat calves have been slaughtered, and everything is ready; come to the wedding banquet. FRIDAY, AUGUST 20 FEAST OF BERNARD, ABBOT, DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH Check your foundation Saint Bernard of Clairvaux is known for his great love of and service to the church, vividly illustrated through his involvement with popes, crusades, and schisms as well as his work as a reformer, scholar, writer, and preacher in the early 12th century. Yet first and foremost Bernard was a lover of God. Bernard s early faith formation from his mother and his Cistercian monastic community gave him a solid foundation to be the person God called him to be. Who or what has formed you spiritually? What helps you when you engage the adventures and setbacks of life? TODAY S READINGS: Ezekiel 37:1-14; Matthew 22:34-40 You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind. SATURDAY, AUGUST 21 Lead by example When it came to the religious leaders of his day, Jesus did not mince words. They have a position as teachers and should be respected for it, he said, but that s about it, because they are also hypocrites. They burden people. They are vain: loving to be honored, to wear fancy religious garb, to be called teacher and master, and to get the best seat in the house. In other words they are bad role models for a religious community. The better way service, Jesus said makes everyone a leader, not just a select few. The greatest among you must be your servant, he told the crowd. That is the path to true honor and glory. TODAY S READINGS: Ezekiel 43:1-7b; Matthew 23:1-12 All who exalt themselves will be humbled, and all who humble themselves will be exalted. 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. 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August 15, 2010 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Page Five SVDP RUMMAGE SALE REPORT St. Vincent De Paul is quoted as saying; You will find out that Charity is a heavy burden to carry, heavier than the kettle of soup and full basket You are the servant of the poor, always smiling and good humored. The individuals who volunteered for this year s rummage sale would have made St. Vincent De Paul smile. From the first day that we started collecting items, it was hot and humid. The generous people of our parish brought in their treasures by the carload! The volunteers accepted, sorted, and priced the items in preparation of the sale. Then, the rain came! To say our spirits were dampened would put it mildly. However, with the cooperation of the parish staff, we were able to reschedule the sale to the following weekend. The volunteers were phenomenal. I feel blessed to have them in my life. We netted approximately $12,000.00! The Hispanic Ministry was well represented, as were Worship, Compassionate Care, the PPC, etc. Our new principal, Terri Langellier, and her daughter stopped by to lend a hand. Mary Beth Ford, Director of Social Concerns, continues to amaze me with her kindness and organizational skills! She puts in many volunteer hours to help those less fortunate in our community. These proceeds will allow the SVDP Conference to continue to give support to those in our community who are truly in need of emergency assistance. Thank you, and God bless you all for sharing your time, treasure and talent. Maureen Soldat Rummage Sale Chairperson I would like to add my thanks to all involved with the Rummage Sale, especially to Maureen Soldat, whose heart is as big as the challenges she tackles on behalf of those who are struggling in our community and beyond. A special word of appreciation to her husband, Bob Soldat, a great organizer, who flawlessly coordinated all the furniture pickups. We also appreciated the help from volunteers outside our parish who recognize that the work of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul extends to any member of our community who is in need, regardless of religion, race or opinion. I have had lots of inquiries from people asking, What happens to the goods you don t sell? We like to make sure that everyone s donations are used to help people in our area. This year, the majority of our leftover treasures went to the National Children s Cancer Foundation, Restoration Ministries (visit www.restorationministries.net for a complete list of their programs to help restore people and rebuild communities), clients of Pillars, and the Carousel Shop run by Community Health Association (proceeds go to fund programs that provide quality, comprehensive health and human services to people in the western suburbs), and clients of Pillars. We also have some items that were put on consignment at the Corner Shop. Last year we generated an extra few hundred dollars to add to the funds used by our St. Vincent de Paul Conference to help those in need of assistance. Again, thanks to all involved for a job well done! FOOD PANTRY UPDATE Thank you for your faithfulness in helping us fill approximately 230 bags of groceries for distribution during August. Did you know that it takes roughly 16,000 lbs. of food to serve our Food Pantry families each month? That estimate is based on offering 200+ families a bag of staples, and a choice of 2-3 extras. Our average monthly delivery from the Greater Chicago Food Depository is 1600 lbs it is YOUR generosity that makes up the difference! The list of most needed items which is published in the weekly Canticle, takes into account what is needed that week to allow us to put together well-balanced bags. At this time, the list includes dry pinto beans, boxed sides, canned meat, meals in a can/box (other than beef stew, since right now we have a large supply from the Food Depository), canned fruit, pasta, pasta sauce, canned tomatoes/sauce, cereal, coffee, juice, condiments, and all sizes of diapers. Again, thanks for your continuing support. Mary Beth Ford Director of Social Concerns

Page Six The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary August 15, 2010 There is still time to sign up for the St. Cletus Festival Chorus! This is an opportunity for any and all who love to sing - whether you're classically trained or have no training at all - come join us! There is a place for all singers in this ensemble. We'll rehearse about once each week in September and October leading up to the concert on Sunday, October 24. We will be accompanied by a string orchestra and performing music that is sure to inspire. If you're ready to embrace this exciting opportunity to make music with your fellow parishioners, please contact me at jsisul@stcletusparish.com or (708) 215-5423. I'm also happy to answer any questions. Each week, I am so encouraged to hear the beautiful singing coming from our congregation - now is the time to bring those voices to the front of the sanctuary! I hope to see many of you join the Festival Chorus - it promises to be a wonderful experience for all. Justin Sisul Director of Music FALL FESTIVAL CHORUS

August 15, 2010 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Page Seven More St. Cletus Youth Ministry News The Youth Ministry Mission Trip to St. Louis, MO was a wonderful success!! Here are a few more pictures and messages of thanks! I had a great time on the mission trip. The atmosphere was great, and I felt like I connected with God. We stayed in a church basement which was not as bad as it sounds. The food was very good, too. Each day we went somewhere new. The first two days, we helped the homeless; the next two days we helped in a nursing home, and the last day we helped at a shelter for battered women. At each of these sites we did things such as cleaning, getting to know people, and doing work that could only be done with a large number of people. Overall the trip was a great experience, and I would advise anyone to go on it. Also, thank you for all of your contributions and support to let us go on this trip. Without your support we would have not been able to have such a great experience. Joe Kern We are called to serve one another... The mission trip to St. Louis this summer is something that I will never forget. Never in my life have I felt so good about being put to work for several hours daily. The work we did in St. Louis was in no way easy. However, I know that it is for a great cause and that people who are less fortunate will benefit from the work that I and the other teenagers put forth. Because of how much fun I had on this trip, I am looking forward to going on another mission trip next summer. For that I would like to thank everyone who was responsible for putting this trip together, the adults leaders that went with us, and the parishioners of St. Cletus for buying candy bars to make the trip possible. Marty Bruce

Page Eight The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary August 15, 2010 We are still in need of two catechist for our Sunday seventh grade classes. Seventh-and-eighth grade students attend the 11:00 a.m. Mass and then go over to the Education Building for classes until 1:00 p.m. If you are interested in teaching seventh grade, please call the Religious Education office at 352-2383. We also need one catechist for our Monday night class of fifth-graders. We are all called to spread God s Word. Teaching is one concrete way of helping children to deepen their relationship with our God. God bless, Sister Pat McKee, O.P. Coordinator of Religious Education LIGHTING PROJECT UPDATE The work on the Church lights is moving forward and it is hoped to be completed by the 1 st week of September. Currently they are working on the pulling and connecting of the new wires for the hanging ceiling lights. It is a slow process but will soon provide us with all new wiring for the entire church building. The very last step is the installation of the new dimmer board which will allow us to be able to control all the light settings for the church. The new system will be a computer programmed system that will provide for a great deal of flexibility in the use of all the lights in our worship space. We thank you for your patience while this project has unfolded, and we look forward to the upcoming day when we can dedicate and bless the new system in honor of our 60 th anniversary as a parish. God Bless You Always, Father Bob Pastor St. John of the Cross Parish St. John of the Cross Parish in Western Springs is opening its 50th Anniversary year, inviting all former parishioners to join our celebrations. Anniversary Masses will be held throughout the weekend of August 28-29. A Jubilee Mass with Cardinal George and dinner reception will be held on September 18. For more information, please call (708) 292-1100 or see the Event tab of St. John of the Cross 50th Anniversary page on Facebook.

August 15, 2010 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Page Nine Sunday Collection Total Active Registered Families 2,675 Collection Statistics Amount Collected # of envelopes used - this week 669 % of registered families 25% $22,194 Envelope Users 5,066 Loose Checks/Cash August 8, 2010 Budgeted Collection = $27,250 $27,260 Weekly (Under) Over Budget $10 This Fiscal Year @ 8/08/10 Actual Sunday Collections $149,782 Budgeted Sunday Collections 163,500 (Under) Over than Budgeted $(13,718) Thanks to so many parishioners for contributing an extra $2 to $3 in your weekly contributions. Your continued efforts help us to reach our budgeted needs. Blessings... Fr. Bob Day/Date Monday, August 16 Tuesday, August 17 Wednesday, August 18 Thursday, August 19 Friday, August 20 Saturday, August 21 Sunday, August 22 WEEK AT A GLANCE Start Time Location/ Rm. # Event The Education Building sustained water damage as a result of the record rainfall on July 23/24. While repairs and sanitation continue, all scheduled events have been canceled until further notice. 5:00p.m. 5:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. 7:00 a.m. CV CV CV CV Social Concerns - ICP ticket sale Women s Club sign-up Social Concerns - ICP ticket sale Women s Club sign-up C CV MH Church Church Vestibule Morrissey Hall S RB School Rectory Basement NEEDED: COORDINATOR OF YOUTH MINISTRY St. Cletus Church is seeking a coordinator of Youth Ministry for grades 9 through young adult. The candidate will coordinate and develop a youth ministry program, which includes spiritual activities, Kairos retreats, social activities, and service projects. The youth minister reports directly to the Pastor but also collaborates in tandem with the pastoral staff, support staff, all councils, committees, and volunteers. This is a full-time, salaried position with benefits. Applicants must possess a Bachelor s Degree in Youth Ministry, Pastoral Ministry or a related field. It would be preferred if candidates would have at least two years of experience working with youth in a leadership position. Please fax resumes to Fr. Bob Clark, Pastor, at (708) 352-6774. (This will be Amy Cranny last year serving as our Youth Coordinator. She will be returning to her work in physical therapy.)

Page Ten The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary August 15, 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 On the first Monday of the month, Adoration begins following the 8:00am Mass and continues during the day until 6:15pm. 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. RECTORY OFFICE HOURS Monday thru Saturday: 9:00am-5:00pm Sunday: 8:00am-1:00pm 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 TBA Silvia Casas Fulgencio Torres Dick Ford Jim Ryva Julie Lenz Lori Ashe Fr. Edgar Rodriguez Please join The St. Cletus Women s Club for our 2010/2011 kick-off! Tuesday, August 31, 2010 7:00 p.m. Toscana s Grill 88 S. LaGrange Rd. Appetizers, Cash Bar, and Good Company! Come visit with old friends and welcome new members. There will be great opportunities for those who might want a little more involvement but not much commitment. Questions? Call or email Megan Wenstrup, 708-579-0817 or mwenstrup@ameritech.net