Sacred Heart Parish 819 N. 16th Avenue, Melrose Park, IL 60160 Website: www.shsparish.org E-Mail: parish@shsparish.org SACRED HEART MISSION STATEMENT Sacred Heart Parish is a family of believers rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ. We open our lives to the wisdom of the Holy Spirit that we may see all things in the light of Faith. We welcome all on our journey to the Kingdom of God. Sacred Heart nourishes the parish family through the ministries of Evangelization, Education, Sacramental Worship and Christian Service. We offer our time, talents and treasure as stewards of God s Church. We call on each other s support as we build God s Kingdom. With our Lord s help, we will live the Gospel values of Faith, Hope, Justice and Love. Twelfth Sunday In Ordinary Time June 25, 2006 Most sweet Jesus, humbly kneeling at your feet, we dedicate our parish family to Your Divine Heart. You are our King forever! In You we have full and entire confidence. May Your spirit penetrate our thoughts, our desires, our words and our works. Bless our undertakings, share in our joys, in our trials and in our labors. Grant us to know You better, to love You more, to serve You without faltering. Reign in our homes and enter intimately into the midst of our parish family, and make us Your own through our fervent love of Your Sacred Heart. May the triumphant Heart of Jesus be everywhere loved, blessed and glorified forever! Honor and glory to the Sacred Heart of Jesus!
LAST CHANCE TO WIN THE NEW 2006 SATURN ION CAR Sacred Heart School having its Annual Car Raffle this weekend 1st PRIZE - A NEW 2006 SATURN ION CAR 2nd PRIZE - Hilton/Drury Lane Theatre Package 3rd PRIZE - 6 ft Air Hockey Table 4th PRIZE - 14k Gold Jewelry 5th PRIZE - $100 Home Depot Gift Card 6th PRIZE - American Girl 6 Book Set 7th PRIZE - 4 Tickets to Zanies Comedy Club 8th PRIZE - 2 Tickets to Second City Comedy Club 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th PRIZE - $25 Gift Certificate to Gianotti s Italian Restaurant 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th PRIZE - $20 Gift Certificate to Tom s Steak House Restaurant 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd PRIZES - $20 GIFT Certificate to Gibson s Steak House Restaurant The Car Raffle Drawing will be held this weekend on Sunday, June 25th at the Annual Parish Picnic. The drawing will be at 3:00pm. Tickets are only $10 each and are still being sold at all the Masses this weekend. Please try to take a book of 10 tickets. All proceeds from the Car Raffle will go to Sacred Heart School. We really need your help! Thank you for all your support in making the Car Raffle a success! After 6 years of service here at Sacred Heart Parish, Fr. Erwin Friedl will be moving on to his new Parish as Associate Pastor. Fr. Friedl will be saying his last Mass here at Sacred Heart next weekend, Sunday, July 2, 2006 at 11:00am. There will be a reception with refreshments and sweets in Marian Hall following the Mass. Please come and join us in thanking Fr. Friedl for all he has given us here at Sacred Heart Parish. EVOTION TO THE MOST D SACRED HEART OF JESUS Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus is an ancient and treasured Christian tradition. Symbol of love and compassion, the Heart of Jesus points to the mystery of God s infinite love for us. The seat of human emotion and feeling, Jesus Heart expressed his own humanity and nearness to us. Sign of affection and friendship, the Heart of Jesus invites us to loving union with Him. When we honor the Sacred Heart of Jesus, we open our hearts more deeply to receive the love of God. And, we dedicate ourselves to sharing that love in compassionate deed for others. TODAY S READINGS First Reading The Lord said to Job: Who shut within doors the sea? And who said: Thus far shall you come but no farther! (Job 38:1, 8-11). Psalm Give thanks to the Lord, his love is everlasting (Psalm 107 (106)). Second Reading Whoever is in Christ is a new creation (2 Corinthians 5:14-17). Gospel Who is this whom even wind and sea obey? (Mark 4:35-41). The rectory office will have new summer hours from 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday only. This will be from July 1 to August 31. The Mirallegro Family We welcome the following child into the Sacred Heart Family: NICOLE MARIE FALOTICO Daughter of Michael & Joy (Adams) John McAuley Jean Ciazarella Raffaela Maiello
Come join us for a day of fun in the sun at our Parish Picnic in the Courtyard THIS WEEKEND - SUNDAY, JUNE 25th We will start the day with Mass at 11:00am, followed by fun and games, food and activities for all. Come and renew old friendships and make new! Come and bring all your family and friends for a day of fun in the sun!!! We will have the CAR RAFFLE DRAWING at 3:00 PM. My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, June 18, 2006 During this Year of Evangelization in the Archdiocese of Chicago, each of us is called to holiness as well as to evangelize. By our words and actions, we provide an effective witness of Christ s love to those we encounter in our homes, work and in our parishes. This year s Peter s Pence Collection has as its theme, Anyone who has discovered Christ must lead others to him. This statement certainly reinforces the ministry of evangelization beyond the boundaries of the Archdiocese of Chicago. By our generous support of this collection, our Holy Father will be able to respond to those suffering from the impact of war, oppression, disease and natural disasters throughout the world. Pope Benedict XVI joins with me in grateful appreciation for your generosity to the 2006 Peter s Pence Collection. In solidarity, let us experience the joy and grace of God s presence as we continue to evangelize in faith and love in our parishes, our Archdiocese and the Universal Church. Sincerely yours in Christ, Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I. Archbishop of Chicago Mary Andersin, Ruben Arreola, Linda Basil, Lois & Richard Bish, Evelyn Britton, Marcella Excell, Jean Ganske, Michael McGarr, Rev. Cosmo Militello, Lucille Norwich, Lisa Rusectti, Vicki Stevens, Al Theodore, Andy Trentacosta, Cacila Ziegler, Mickey Zito, Sue Zupinski... AND ALL OF OUR HOMEBOUND PARISHIONERS. Heavenly Father, Look upon our brothers and sisters who are ill. In the Midst of illness and pain, may they be united with Christ, who heals both body and soul; may they know the consolation promised to those who suffer and be fully restored to health. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. *If you or one of your loved ones wishes to be included on the sick list, please call the Rectory at 344-0757 before the first of each month.
SUNDAY, JUNE 25th 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time SAT 5:00pm + Alvira Hussar by Brother 7:30 + Sandra Pieranunzi by Betty, Mary & Terry Mamolella 9:00 + Deacon Victor Colucci by Agatha Scanio & Family 11:00 -Judy & Ed Nicoski - 40th Wedding Anniversary MONDAY, JUNE 26th 8:00 + Lucy Lombardi by John Lombardi, Jr. - For God, St. Jude & St. Anthony by Sadie Gugliuzza TUESDAY, JUNE 27th 8:00 + William Dotts by Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Maggio + Algis Stankus by Wife WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28th St. Irenaeus 8:00 + Mary Jane Stacey by Mr. & Mrs. James Nardella - Milt & Jeanne Flyke-60th Wedding Anniversary by Mary Augelli THURSDAY, JUNE 29th Sts. Peter & Paul 8:00 + Louis Panico, Jr. by Daughter-in-law, Madelene + John McAuley by Richter Family FRIDAY, JUNE 30th 8:00 + Therese Barcal by Tony & Jo Coco + Pierre Richard Cajuste by Co-Workers SATURDAY, JULY 1st 8:00 + Deceased Members of Rakauskas Family by Family - Milt & Jeanne Flyke-God Bless Your 60th- Love The Richters 3:00 - Wedding - Weston Ashley & Gabrielle DelRe 5:00 + Raffaela Maiello by Treffens Family SUNDAY, JULY 2nd 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 + Frank Angiulo by Family 9:00 + Vincent Scanio by Wife 11:00 + Anthony Ciangi, Sr. by George Mazarakos (4th Marines) Sunday Collection June 18, 2006 $ 3,619.50 Budgeted Sunday Collection $ 6,250.00 Difference - deficit ($ -2,630.50) Total Weekly Collection for Year $ 250,657.75 Budgeted Weekly Collection for Year $ 312,500.00 Difference - deficit ($ -61,842.25) Father s Day Remembrance Envelopes 692.00 We Appreciate your generous sacrifices for the support of Sacred Heart Parish! Whoever is in Christ is a new creation. 2 Corinthians 5:17
PARISH INFORMATION CONFESSIONS: Saturdays 4:00 to 5:00pm EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: The first Thursday of each month from 1:00 to 7:00pm. BAPTISMS: Sunday Afternoon at 12:30pm on the First & Fourth Sunday of each month. Arrangements should be made by both parents in advance at the rectory with one of the priests. Both parents and sponsors must attend a meeting on the Third Monday at 8:00pm in the Rectory Sponsors must be practicing Catholics. MARRIAGES: Arrangements should be made at least four months in advance to assure time for the banns and the procurements of the necessary documents. It is the wish of the Church that all marriages be solemnized at a Nuptial Mass. FUNERALS: All arrangements should be made at the rectory by a member of the immediate family. The family is encouraged to receive Holy Communion at the Funeral Mass. SICK CALLS: Holy Communion will be brought to the sick upon request. In the case of any probable danger of death, call the priest immediately. NEW PARISHIONERS: We welcome you to Melrose Park and particularly to the Family of Sacred Heart Parish. We ask that you register at your earliest convenience at the rectory. CHANGE OF ADDRESS: IF YOU LEAVE THE PARISH OR MOVE TO A NEW ADDRESS, PLEASE NOTIFY THE RECTORY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. PARISH ORGANIZATIONS PARISH COUNCIL: PRESIDENT Michael Golding; VICE- PRESIDENT - Don Klaput; SECRETARY - Vicki Smolucha; MEMBERS: Joe Augelli, Michael Barnish, Lois Behrendt, Ray Behrendt, Kathi Burke, Maria Galvin, Mary Kaspar, Suzanne McBride, Barbara Richter, Gemma Torres HOLY NAME SOCIETY: PRESIDENT Donald Klaput WOMEN S CLUB: PRESIDENT Barbara Richter SCHOOL: ADVISORY BOARD PRESIDENT Peter Marella ATHLETIC COMM. PRESIDENT Timothy Mullis PTO PRESIDENT Gemma Torres SUNDAY, JUNE 25: Sacred Heart Feast Mass 11:00am (Church) PARISH PICNIC in the COURTYARD (Noon-4:00pm) MONDAY, JUNE 26: School Board Meeting 7:00-9:00pm (Rectory) JULY 1st & 2nd 5:00 Jennifer Torres & Natalie Arroyo 7:30 Eva Ramirez & Rogelio Ramirez 9 :00 Jeremy Ciconte & Teena Rubright 11:00 Jonathan Vargas & Debra Barnish