Historic St. James at Sag Bridge Church Founded 1833 A Parish of the Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago 10600 South Archer Avenue, Lemont, IL 60439-9344 Phone (630) 257-7000 FAX (630) 257-7912 Website: historicstjames.org E-Mail: stjames1833@att.net Founded in 1833, St. James at Sag Bridge is the sole country parish of the Archdiocese of Chicago serving a growing community of Catholics who come together to worship God through the celebration of the Eucharist and traditional devotional activities within truly unique and beautiful surroundings. Our faith filled community strives to bear witness to Jesus Christ by loving and serving one another to bring about the Kingdom of God. September 20, 2009 TWENTY-FIFTH ORDINARY SUNDAY Rev. Edward D. Gleeson, Pastor Mr. John M. Wilkinson, Permanent Deacon Parish Boundaries The Village of Willow Springs Unincorporated Lemont Township Along Archer Avenue and Bell Road, Village of Burr Ridge (Cook County) Mass Schedule Weekends: Saturdays, 5:30 PM. Sundays, 8:30, 10:00, 11:30 AM Holy Days: 8:15 AM and 7:00 PM Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays: 8:15 AM Wednesdays: 7:00 PM Confession Schedule Saturdays: 4:30 to 5:15 PM By appointment. Baptisms First Sundays of every month by appointment. Parents must be registered parishioners. Weddings Minimum eight months in advance. At least one partner must be a registered parishioner. Religious Education Classes 1st through 8th Grade Tuesday evenings, September through May Parents must be registered parishioners. Registration In Rectory Office Hours Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Thursdays: 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. Parish Ministerial Staff Father Edward Gleeson, Pastor Deacon John Wilkinson, Minister of Care Brian Tishuk, RE Director Pamela Stafford, Music Coordinator Pamela Mikrut, Organist JoAnn Starha, Altar and Rosary President Rodney Poynter, Holy Name President Barbara Tishuk, Our Lady of the Forest President Rectory Support Staff Donna Slosowski, Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper Bernice Raj, Housekeeper/Cook
Page Two September 20, 2009 OUR PARISH SAINT LEARNED AND TAUGHT We have all had one of those embarrassing moments when someone has overheard us saying something that was intended only for special ears. Look at how much weight she has gained! That is exactly what happened to the disciples one day at Capernaum in the presence of Jesus. They certainly didn t want Him to hear what they were talking about because they were engaged in a debate concerning which of them were the most important. St. Mark didn t identify the culprits by name. He probably didn t know. It may have involved all of them. I suspect that the two sons of Zebedee were among the most arrogant and obnoxious. They had the annoying habit of promoting themselves above the others. James, our parish patron saint, should have known better since he was older than his teenage brother, John. As Jesus came closer they started to whisper. Instinctively the followers of the Christ realized that their argument was so dumb and distasteful to Jesus that when He asked them about it they simply fell silent. They had been childish, not childlike. The ironic part of the debate was that the Master had just informed them that He was going to be delivered into the hands of men who would put Him to death. Because of all the bragging they apparently hadn t paid much attention. The Son of Man is to be handed over to men and they will kill Him, and three days after His death the Son of Man will rise. But they did not understand the saying, and they were afraid to question Him. The lack of understanding may well have been caused by all of that bickering. As the humble servant of His Father the Son was willing to undergo a brutal death in contrast to the twelve whose only thought was to rise to power and prominence. So Jesus knocked them down a peg or two. If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last of all and servant of all. Still the apostles didn t FROM THE DESK OF THE PASTOR AUGHT A L A LESSON ABOUT HUMILITY quite comprehend the fact that they had been behaving like spoiled brats. As He often liked to do the Christ then used the example of an innocent child, not a spoiled brat. Whoever receives one child such as this in my name receives me; and whoever receives me, receives not me but the One who sent me. Little children are the living example of the humility and simplicity that the followers of the Lord are called upon to practice. St. James had learned his lesson about humility. And then he taught it. His lesson is found in the second reading of this Mass. Where do the wars and where do the conflicts among you come from? Is it not from your passions that make war within your members? You covet but you do not possess. You kill and envy but you cannot obtain; you fight and wage war. You do not possess because you do not ask. You ask but you do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions. The message from our patron is that conflicts and disputes come from inner craving. That craving is the desire to be tops, to be first, to be better than anyone else. In your face! People have this craving because they think that their worth depends on many accomplishments. Like the apostles in this Gospel they want to look, talk, and feel important. The fact is, of course, that if we want to get ahead, if we want a better job or bigger pay, we are going to have to accept the competitive system. We are going to have to prove ourselves to be equal or superior to others in the workplace. None of this diminishes our need to be humble like God the Son. We need to recognize the system of values that come to us from God the Father. We have to remember that we, like the child in the Gospel, are the sons and daughters of a God who loves us for who we are. There is no reason for us not to be humble. God Bless Our Parish, FATHER ED GLEESON, PASTOR
Twenty-Fifth Ordinary Sunday Page Three FLOWERS The flower bouquets on the altar were donated by the BUCK FAMILY. The collection for St. James on the weekend of September 13, 2009 was $2,798.00 Zacchaeus House Sharing was $941.15 The number of September 13th Offertory Envelopes handed in the weekend of September 12th and 13th was 151. The amount of money coming out of those envelopes was $2,510.00 which averages out to $16.62 per envelope. Our many thanks to the 151 contributing families. BLESS YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED AND VALUED SUPPORT. MT. ASSISI 3rd ANNUAL ALL-ALUMNAE OPEN HOUSE HONORS CLASSES OF 1959, 1984 AND 1999 Mt. Assisi Academy will host its 3rd Annual All-Alumnae Open House Sunday, Sept. 27 from 12:00 noon to 3:00pm. All alumnae and members of their families are invited back for the open house and reunion that will feature tours of Mt. Assisi Academy campus and provide alums and their families an opportunity to visit with old friends, as well as past and current faculty members, and see what s new at the school. Members of the Classes of 1958, 1984, and 1999 will be honored in a ceremony at 1:00pm followed by the Alumnae Volleyball Game at 1:30pm and Alumnae Softball Game at 2:00pm. A light lunch and refreshments will be served. Interested alumnae should contact Sr. Ann Barbara Plavac at 630-2577-7844 ext. 26 no later than Wednesday September 23 to RSVP. ALVERNIA MANOR SENIOR LIVING 0PEN HOUSE Please join us for our annual Open House and complimentary luncheon buffet on Sept.29th at 11:00 a.m. Our address is 13950 Main Street in Lemont. Reservations requested by September 25, 2009. Call 630-257-7721 to reserve a seat now. New Words: A Deeper Meaning, but the Same Mass Pope John Paul II issued a revised version of the Missale Romanum during the Jubilee Year 2000. The English translation of the revised Roman Missal is nearing completion, and the Bishops of the United States will vote on the final sections of the text this November. Among other things, the revised edition of the Missale Romanum contains prayers for the observances of recently canonized saints, additional prefaces for the Eucharistic Prayers, additional Votive Masses and Masses and Prayers for Various Needs and Intentions, and some updated and revised rubrics (instructions) for the celebration of the Mass. The English translation of the Roman Missal will also include updated translations of existing prayers, including some of the well known responses and acclamations of the people. A website has been prepared to help you prepare for the transition. As this site continues to be expanded, you will find helpful resources for the faithful, for the clergy, and for parish and diocesan leaders. www.usccb.org/romanmissal BELL BOYS WANTED Soon our Historic Church Bell will once again ring out manually. We are considering putting in place a ministry of bell ringers. Scheduling them much like our Lectors and Ushers. Each Sunday Mass would have an assigned bell ringer. We are looking for boys and girls of High School age and up who are strong enough to pull the bell. Adults are welcomed. If you are interested in making a commitment on a regular Sunday basis please contact Deacon John. Soon this new group will be ringing out the praises of the Lord. GOLF CART DRIVERS Many of you know it can become increasing challenging as age creeps up to navigate the hill from the parking lot to the church. Having golf carts has shown itself over time to be an asset to our historic setting. It has benefited the faithful for Sunday Masses and for funerals and weddings. For some of the Sunday Masses we have not been able to take full advantage of this asset. Currently there is no one driving a cart on a regular basis. If you would like to help in any way please talk to Deacon John. It would be nice to create a Ministry on Wheels with a group of dedicated parishioners.
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Twenty-Fifth Ordinary Sunday Page Seven VOTIVE CANDLES Votive offering for the week of September 20th: St. James Altar & Rosary Sodality Special intention for the Brady Family JASON EVERT CHASITITY SPEAKER FOR TEENS Jason is an apologist and National Chastity speaker for Catholic Answers. On Monday, Sept. 28, there will be a youth presentation at St. Julie Billiart Parish, 7399 W. 159th Street, Tinley Park, at 7:00PM. This presentation is free and open to the public. Don't miss out on Jason's life-changing message of chastity that leaves teens inspired and energized. Sponsored by the Chastity Education Initiative of the Archdiocese of Chicago Respect Life Office. For more information, contact Mitch Striedl at 312-534- 8294.. LADY/LONGWOOD ACADEMY REUNION Academy of Our Lady (Longwood) High School alumnae are invited to reunion events Saturday, October 10, and Sunday, October 11, 2009. Alumnae will meet at 10:30am Saturday at the Lourdes Grotto on A.O.L. s former campus at 95th and Loomis Streets, Chicago, for a prayer service followed by a tour. The all-school reunion on Sunday will begin with Mass at 10:30am, followed by brunch at 11:30am at the Hilton Oak Lawn Hotel, 94th & Cicero, Oak Lawn. Graduation classes of years ending in 4 and 9 will be saluted for milestone anniversaries. Brunch tickets are $40 (cash bar). Brunch reservations are required by Monday, Oct. 5. For more information, call 773-445- 2300. Alumnae also my wish to attend Maripat Donovan s performance of her latest show, LATE NITE III: TILL DEATH DO US PART at 7:00pm Sat. Oct 10, at St Barnabas Church. This is a fund-raiser to cover medical bills recently incurred by Maripat Donovan. Tickets are $25 ($20 seniors) Call 773-802-0300. Monday 8:30AM Tuesday 8:15AM Wednesday 7:00PM Thursday 8:15AM Friday 8:15AM September 21 St. Matthew Living & Deceased Parishioners September 22 Weekday Marie C. Murphy September 23 St. Pio Pietrelcina Mary C. Dillenburg September 24 Weekday special intention of Clare Podczerwinski September 25 Weekday Irene Slosowski Saturday September 26 VIGIL: TWENTY-SIXTH ORDINARY SUNDAY 5:30PM Irene Slosowski Sunday September 27 TWENTY-SIXTH ORDINARY SUNDAY 8:30AM Robert Biolchin & Sandra Castronovo 10:00AM Elizabeth Nelson & Michael Nelson 11:30AM Mary Quick Sept. 26 & 27 5:30PM 8:30AM 10:00 AM 11:30 AM Celebrant Father Gleeson Father Gleeson Father Gleeson Father Schmidt Altar Servers Z. Reitz J. Reitz J. Reitz J.H. Dillenburg A. Dillenburg M. May R. Podkowski A. Podkowski M. Zubek A. Gorniak E. Witter K. Janociak Lector J. Jagger T. Gorski M. Zubek M. Witter LEM Deacon John Father Gleeson Father Gleeson Father Gleeson Ushers J. Starha C. Hughes E. Liczwek T. Lang F. Pearman M. Hally H. Grutza D. Butalla M. Lavery J. Wall J. Pajkos B. Czaja J. Neadly R. Poynter M. Fleckenstein