Page 2 17th Sunday In Ordinary Time July Baptisms: MASSES FOR THE WEEK Weekend, July 29 & 30 4:00 PM + Frieda & Ted Nawracaj 8:00 AM + Ben Lisek Hank & Chris Trzupek 9:45 AM + Bill Pope The Pope Family 11:30 AM + Maria Pizarro Sister Isabel, Daughter of Rodolfo Montejano & Lucia Seanomo Isabella, Daughter of Guadelupe Covarrubias &Alicia Martinez Valeria, Daughter of Jose Sandoval & Veronica Tapia Monday, July 31 8:00 AM + Ken Baker Family Tuesday, August 1 8:00 AM + Stefanie Lickus Friend Wednesday, August 2 8:00 AM + Rys & Turman Families John & Loretta In Remembrance Irene Stincic Thursday, August 3 8:00 AM + Irene Mosser Mosser Family Friday, August 4 8:00 AM + Paul Jasek Maccagnano Family 7/15/17 CANTORS SATURDAY, August 5 4:00 PM Laurie Saturday, August 5 8:00 AM + Irene Stincic Family 4:00 PM + Kevin Podgorny Mr. & Mrs. Robert Frjelich SUNDAY, August 6 8:00 AM Michelle 9:45 AM Judy Sunday, August 6 8:00 AM + John & Steve Makara Parents & Family 9:45 AM + Helen Lis Bill & Linda Bugajski 11:30 AM + Maria Tarrazas & Manuel Gonzalez Daughter EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS August 2017 4:00 PM A. Bonczek M. Cowperthwaite J. Gibbons 8:00 AM C. Bosovic K. Gibson N. Moll 9:45 AM O. Haro P. Maccagnano C. Ranos Week of July 30 August 5 The Tabernacle Candle will be lit this week in memory of Stephanie Lickus Family The Gifts of Bread & Wine are donated this week in memory of Ken Baker Family READERS 11:30 AM August 2017 4:00 PM D. Karczewski 8:00 AM P. Gadus 9:45 AM S. Baker 11:30 AM M. Suarez USHERS 4:00 PM ALTAR SERVERS SATURDAY, August 5 4:00 PM A. Bonczek SUNDAY, August 6 8:00 AM A. Shea 9:45 AM J. Wojtas 11:30 AM D. Ranos I. Jimenez R. Oseguera 8:00 AM 9:45 AM 11:30 AM August 2017 C. Cowperthwaite, E. Pindara, A. Lubanowski, T. Zalewski, N. Zalewski T. Gibson, T. Nester, M. Noworyta E. Lihota, G. Slusarczyk, T. Baker, M. Gasior R. Manriquez, J. Gonzalez, M. Suarez, R. Ortiz
July 30, 2017 Page 3 We pray for... Barbara Anderson, Michael Auld, Loretta Borowski, Michael Boston, Grant Joseph Bradtke, Kevin Chocholek, Ricky & Cindy Cholipski, Austin Cichy, Philip Corich, Martin Covarrubias, Mary Lou Cowperthwaite, Jim Cummings, Dorita De Cardona, David Donahue, Catherine Drilling, Rosie Dunmore, Marietta Falbo, Elena Fank, Laurie Ferry, Charlotte Frjelich, Bob Frjelich, Tom Gadus, Irma Garcia, Allysa Garcia, Yesenia Guajardo, Rosa Guadalupe Guajardo, Sara Janet Guzman, Helen Hennessy, Maryann Henney, Tristan Hirosky, Baby Ian, Tony Jackson, Charlene Jones, Edward Kawa, Larry Kawa, Karen Kil, Richard Klimczak, Bob Konecek, Martha Kowalkowski, Kelly Kozloski, Helen Larson, John Larson, Beth Lasseter, Thomas J. Lohr, Hector Maya, Joseph B. Mistarz, Jr., Ricardo Morales, Genoveva Nateras, Policarpo Naya, Shirley Ostrowski, Felicia Pancer, D. J. Plys, James Rago, John Rosmanitz, Steven Schwartz, Jo Shanahan, Paul Sherman, Lillian Smierciak, Alfonso Soto, Linda Stannish, Irene Stincic, Chestine Trzupek, Asunción Villalpondo, Rita Wilck, Dianne Williams, August Wopinski, Stanley Wrona, Sr., Residents of Hammond Whiting Care Center and Residents of Dolton Health Care Center and Residents of Burnham Terrace. St. Florian Church Fundraiser Beer& Brats IntheParking Lot Saturday, August 5, 201 7 From 5:00pm to 8:00pm In the St. Florian Church Parking Lot We pray for the homebound, sick and hospitalized. If your name appears in the above list and you no longer wish to be included due to recovery, please contact the Rectory at (773) 646 4877. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday July 31 St. Ignatius of Loyola Exodus 32:15 24, 30 34 Matthew 13:31 35 Tuesday August 1 St. Alphonsus Liguori Exodus 33:7 11; 34:5b 9, 28 Matthew 13:36 43 Wednesday August 2 St. Eusebius of Vercelli & St. Peter Julian Eymard Exodus 34:29 35 Matthew 13:44 46 Thursday August 3 Exodus 40:16 21, 34 38 Matthew 13:47 53 Friday August 4 St. John Vianney Leviticus 23:1, 4 11, 15 16, 27, 34b 37 Matthew 13:54 58 Saturday August 5 The Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major Leviticus 25:1, 8 17 Matthew 14:1 12 Sunday August 6 The Transfiguration of the Lord I Daniel 7:9 10, 13 14 II 2 Peter 1:16 19 Matthew 17:1 9 Summer is here and on August 5 th, St. Florian Church will host a cook out in the parking lot. The Totally Unknowns will be there to entertain us. Menu Brats Italian Sausage Hot Dogs Chips Beer and Wine Lemonade Water For more information, please call: (773) 646-4877.
Page 4 17th Sunday In Ordinary Time ST. FLORIAN CHURCH is now on Facebook Information and events will be posted on the Florian Hegewisch user page. 2017 Mass Book There are QUITE A FEWWEEKDAYMASSES available in the 2017 Mass Book. Please stop by the rectory to reserve your Masses. BE SURE TO JOIN US FOR OUR FAMILY MASS AT 9:45 AM! Fr. Robert The St. Florian Self Defense Program CCD Registration REGISTRATION FOR OUR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM (CCD) BEGINS IN AUGUST. CALL THE RECTORY AT (773) 646-4877 FOR MORE INFORMATION. Greeters We would like to add some greeters to our Masses on the weekend. If this is something you would like to do, please let Fr. Robert or Peg know. SVDP DROP OFF BINS The Saint Vincent de Paul clothing bins (located In our parking lot behind the church) are strictly for clothing and shoes ONLY. All bundles should be bagged and tied. Nothing should be left outside the bins. If bins are full, please come Ifyou are new to the parish, stop in the rectory to register. back the following week. Bins are emptied on a regular basis. Anything left out-side bins will be destroyed by the weather which makes it useless to everyone. Don't forget to put your email address on your envelope. People have been rummaging through the bins and You only need to do this once. If you have already submitted ripping the bags open and taking out clothing. If anyone your email address, you do not need to do it again. sees this please remind them that the clothing is for people who are in need. Come join "The St. Florian Self-Defense Program." All ages may sign up, children and adults. For more information, please call (708) 476-8615.
July 30, 2017 Page 5 RCIA The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Who are the People Who Join our Church Today? Young people who are planning to marry in the Catholic church are a major part of the group that enters this program. At this time in their lives, these young couples wish to share their faith lives and values by establishing a religious base for this relationship. Young parents who are expecting their first child, or parents who may have a child starting school often find this to be the right time to join a faith community that will help them find God in their lives and expand their moral values. People who were baptized but never felt related to a religion. These people feel it is time to enter into a personal relationship with God. People who have not been baptized, for whatever reason feel that now is the time to begin a journey with God. As they interact with their Catholic neighbors they realize there is something missing in their lives that needs to be fulfilled. They are attracted to the Catholic Church and the family atmosphere that is offered. People who have experienced grief and tragedy in their lives are now seeking to understand it. So often we hear people say, "I have a Catholic friend or neighbor who went through the same thing that I am going through and their faith seemed to sustain and comfort them. I want to find a faith like that." People from all backgrounds are seeking God in their lives. We all look for answers for Life and Death questions to questions about God and ourselves. Whatever your reason we welcome you to join us in becoming a Catholic through the RCIA program. The Rite of Christian Initiation ofadults is a program by which the Catholic Church welcomes new members into its communal life. The RCIA program is a living experience ofthe church, and NOT just a series ofclasses to teach you about Christianity. There are discussions about the facts of the faith. These sessions are only one part of the experience of living the faith. This program allows you to learn and share with others who are on the same journey-living the faith with members of the Church. For more information about the RCIA program, please contact the rectory at (773) 646-4877. From the Pastor's Desk Dear "To Teach Who Christ Is" donor, In addition to the other information regarding this collection, please remember that the program was meant to take 5 years to help you spread your donation over time. Some ofyou have already given the entire sum of money that you pledged. The 60% from the program goes directly into our parish account. Anything above that we get 100%. At the end ofthe 5 year period we hope to use the money to purchase a new boiler for our Church. This is way overdue! If you have any questions about your pledge, please call (312) 534-8500. Thank you for your generosity and please continue fulfilling your pledge. St. Florian is counting on you! Yours in Christ, Fr. Robert Marchwiany, Pastor A big thank you to all who took part in the "To Teach Who Christ Is" Campaign. We appreciate your generosity. The Archdiocese credits us every month with 60% of your CURRENT payments. Some people are DRAMATICALLY delinquent in their payments which slows down our goal. We really can't move forward until we receive most of the funds for the boiler. If you have any questions about your payments, please call the Archdiocese at 312-534-8500. Yours in Christ, Fr. Robert Marchwiany, Pastor
Page 6 WEEKLY OFFERINGS July 22 & 23, 2017 Sunday Collections 4:00pm Mass 8:00am Mass 9:45am Mass 11:30am Mass Mailed Donations Votives Actual Received vs Budgeted Goal Deficit Parish Needs Energy Building Improvement Maintenance Amount $ 798.00 $ 386.74 $ 490.00 $ 270.21 $ 300.00 $ 97.61 $ 2,342.56 -$ 4,500.00 $ 2,157.44 $ 264.66 $ 51.00 $ 21.00 $ 10.00 Please pray for our Service Members: Eugene Zmija, U.S Air Force SSgt David Burks, U.S. Army Sgt Eric L. Abram, U.S. Air Force Lt. Commdr. Nicholas Garcia, U.S. Navy Pilot Aaron Alvarez, U.S Navy MSgt James Ritchie, U.S. Air Force Capt. Christopher Conner, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Michael Marszalek, U.S. Army Robert A. Islas, Jr., U.S Navy Capt. Lisa Klekowski, US. Army PFC Patrick Paskiewicz, U.S. Army Petty Officer Second Class Laura A Tomczak, U.S. Navy Master Sgt. Christopher Saberniak, U.S. Air Force A1C Nicolaos Hofbauer, U.S. Air Force Sgt. Ernest Silva, U.S. Marine Corps Jonathan Daniel Ladowski, U.S. Marine Corps. If you know of a family member who is no longer serving, please contact the Rectory at 646 4877 so they may be removed from this prayer list. Anyone interested in renting Konsowski Hall, please call the rectory for more information. 17th Sunday In Ordinary Time MARK YOUR CALENDAR July 30 Holy Name Golf Outing Oak Knoll - Crown Point, IN Aug 20 Holy Name Golf Outing Summer Tree - Crown Point, IN Aug 22 Pantry Setup (KH) Aug 23 Big Pantry (KH) 8:00am 8:30am 9:00am 3:30pm St. Vincent de Paul Poor Box 68.00 - To those of you, Sunday after Sunday, place a contribution in the St. Vincent de Paul Poor Boxes...thank you. We appreciate your allowing us to be a channel of your charity. On behalf of the poor you assist, we thank you. Week In and Week Out What does it mean to be a Parishioner? 1. It means to be officially REGISTERED in the rectory! We need your family information in our business system. 2. What are some of the benefits of being a REGISTERED parishioner? You can get a list of your annual donations to use for tax purposes. As a REGISTERED parishioner, you can receive sacraments, be a sponsor or witness for someone else receiving sacraments. 3. Are there any other ways to become a REGISTERED parishioner? NO. Que significa ser un Parroquiano 1. Significa estar oficialmente REGISTRADO en la rectorial Ne- cesitamos la información de su familia en nuestro sistema de negocio. 2. Cuales son algunos de los beneficios de estar REGISTRADO como parroquiano: Pueden obtener una lista de sus donaciones anuales con propósito de reportar en sus impuestos. Como un parroquiano REGISTRADO, puede recibir sacramentos, ser padrino/testigo para alguien que este recibiendo los sacramentos. 3. Hay otras maneras que pueda hacerse un parroquiano REGISTRADO? NO. Please don t forget us during your summer activities! With graduations, family reunions, picnics, vacations and all ofthe other summer plans you and your family may have, please be sure to keep current with your contributions to the Parish while you are away. We wish everyone a very blessed, safe and happy summer.
MISSION STATEMENT of ST. FLORIAN PARISH We are Roman Catholics of prayer, service and long-standing tradition guided by the spirit to meet the direct needs of out parishioners and neighboring community in a demanding social environment. We strive to achieve a sense of justice, responsibility, prayerfulness, communication and unity by providing: All individuals the opportunity of receiving sacraments The proper educational environment spiritually, morally, academically A channel for corporal works of mercy A time and place for social gathering and fellowship Our goals and objectives will be accomplished through encouraging active participation in dialogue, evangelization, stewardship, prayer and love. Worship Altar Servers Choirs, Cantors & Musicians Ministers of Communion Liturgy Committee Ministry of Care Ministry of Consolation Ministry of Lectors Faith Sharing Groups Ushers & Greeters Bible Study Baptismal Preparation R.C.I.A. Parish Pastoral Council Religious Education Evangelization Committee TO ALL WHO CELEBRATE Whether visitors, long-time residents or newly arrived in the Parish, we Thank God for you. If you are not registered, or there is a change in your address, or telephone number, please fill out the form and place it in one of our collection baskets or mail it to the Rectory Thank You Name: Phone: Address: Please Check One: New Parishioner NewAddress Service Education and Adult Formation New Phone Number Moving, Remove from Register Finance Council St. Vincent de Paul Parish Organizations Holy Name Society Knights of Columbus Daughters of Isabella Ladies Rosary Sodality Mission Statement of Pastoral Council Pastoral Council is a group of parishioners who work together with the pastor to act as a consultative body for the parish. Our mission is to build a prayerful, evangelizing and welcoming spirit for the benefit of the faith community. Memorials And Gifts ofremembrance You may remember your deceased loved ones in the following ways: Donation Daily Masses $ 10 Tree oflife Gold Leaf $ 100 Small Stone $ 500 Large Stone $1,000 The Tabernacle Candle will be lit in memory of... $ 10 The Gifts ofbread and Wine are donated in memory of... $ 15 Please remember in your estate planning Your Gift, Your Parish www.parishgift.org