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Our Lady of the Brook Parish Northbrook, Illinois 2 OUR LADY OF THE BROOK PARISH Parish Family Worship Center & Rectory 3700 Dundee Road Northbrook, IL 60062-2200 Website: www.olbparish.org phone: (847) 272-5686 fax: (847) 498-0899 e-mail: rectory@olbparish.org Parish Staff/Rectory (847) 272-5686 Father Thomas A. Moran, Pastor Father Robert Herne, Pastor Emeritus Father Anand Isukala, Associate Pastor Deacon Peery Duderstadt Deacon Dennis McAllister Jessica B. Koch, Director of Music Ministry Paul Tzirides, Youth Minister: Rosalie Rodiek, Business Manager Eva-Maria Rill, Parish Secretary paul@olbparish.org Catherine Colleran, Administrative Assistant Amy Principi, Bulletin Editor bulletin@olbparish.org (Individual e-mail addresses are available on our website: click on contact us for a listing.) Mass Schedule Saturday Anticipated Mass - 5:00 PM Sunday Masses - 8 AM, 9:30 AM, and 11:15 AM Daily Mass - Monday through Friday - 8:30 AM Holy Day Masses - as Announced Baptisms Baptism - 1:00 PM on the second and fourth Sundays of the month. Sacraments of Reconciliation & Anointing The Sacrament of Penance is available on Saturdays at 11:00 AM until all confessions are heard or by appointment. Anointing of the Sick and Communion to the Homebound is available upon request. Weddings Marriage - Arrangements must be made a minimum of 6 months in advance. For all of these sacraments, please call the rectory office. Mass Intentions Saturday, March 12, 2011 8:30 AM Joseph Shafer request of Allen & Ann Bassel 5:00 PM Thomas Favorite request of family, Rengel family Sunday, March 13, 2011 8:00 AM All the Members of Our Lady of the Brook Parish family 9:30 AM Joseph Shaker request of Breit family Dr. Robert Vitu request of family 11:15 AM Irene Altenbach request of Betty Cantalupo Ruth Ann Andrew request of Carlson family Monday, March 14, 2011 8:30 AM Mike Tiger request of Int l Dept. of Bell Flavors Tuesday, March 15, 2011 8:30 AM Virginia Coronado request of Piell family Wednesday, March 16, 2011 8:30 AM Intentions of Henry D. Clementi request of Carlson family Thursday, March 17, 2011 8:30 AM Patrick Kingston request of family Friday, March 18, 2011 8:30 AM For Those Suffering from Hunger around the World Saturday, March 19, 2011 8:30 AM For Those Preparing to Receive a Sacrament Soon 5:00 PM Bubak & Dougherty families Sunday, March 20, 2011 8:00 AM All the Members of Our Lady of the Brook Parish family 9:30 AM Bernard Oh & Clare Chung request of family Ted Antos request of Hilde Antos 11:15 AM Lee Keller request of Lois Keller For Those Who Have Requested Our Prayers Sidney Ament, Aaron Baqai, Jim & Matthew Bohn, Grecina (Nannette) Bonner, Paul Butzen, Betty Carr, Elizabeth Chen, Wilfred Copa, Anna Polus Esha, Beth Hansen, Brady Irwin, Milton Johnson, Scott Kennedy, Sara Klimaszewski, Fr. Charlie Kouba, Mary Leider, Irene Noonan, Peter Oh, John Ormond, Dolores Politano, Dorino Politano, Carolyn Price, Christine Rakow, Katharina Rill, Angelo Suranno, Patricia Tingay, Frederick Verhulst, Victor P. Villasin, Colleen Vitu, Marion West, Evelyn Whitson Pray Also For Those Born to Eternal Life
1st Sunday in Lent March 13, 2011 3 Women s Club Help Wanted If everyone does something, then no one does everything. Building a parish community takes many hands, and at OLB the Women s Club has does just that. It builds community by following its mission to Grow spiritually, share friendship and help OLB through activities that raise funds and share community in the Parish. Our Club is composed of Guild members and Associate Members. Often the Guilds will take on a certain event to accomplish our mission. Fishing for Cash is sponsored by Guild 10 this year, The Craft and Bake Sale by Guilds 6 and 7, and the Chili Supper by Guild 7. Our associate members often step up to help when they can by baking or assisting at an event such as hospitality on Sundays, Membership Sunday, and other events that crop up throughout the year where the WC is needed. This year our Senior Luncheon (scheduled for April 2) does not have a Guild to back it. We are reaching out to Associate and Guild Members to help sponsor this event. If you would be willing to help in one of the specific areas identified below, please contact Sandy Koziol, (847-714-9428) by March 14 th. Bake a Main Dish Meal (lasagna, Ham or Turkey, to be decided upon) Prepare a salad for 20 people (recipe will be given) Bake a dessert (recipe will be given) Help Serve on Saturday, April 2 (set up, serve, clean up between the hours of 10:00 3:00 p.m.) Wash Table Linens Together we can do great things for God (and each other) Congratulations Saturday, March 12, two of our young people received the Sacrament of Confirmation at St. Norbert: Michael Maliszewski and Paul Sullivan. Congratulations on being fully initiated members of the faith community! May the Lord who has begun this great work in you bring it to completion. Ministers of Care Training We are desperately in need of new Ministers of Communion who are willing to serve at Glenbrook Hospital either on a weekday or Sunday. We usually solicit new members during our ministries and activities drive in the Easter Season. However, we just received notification that the Basic Training Course is being offered at Lutheran General Hospital on Thursdays from 7:00PM-9:00PM on April 28, May 5, 12, 19, and May 26. The course and attendance at all five session is a requirement for certification and installation as a Minister of Care of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Please give this call to ministry prayerful reflection. If you would like to offer your services please contact Deacon Peery at peery@olbparish.org. Journeying Through the Desert As we enter the desert of Lent together, Jesus shows us that to live fully the life God has given us, we must obey His Commandments and follow the Holy Spirit. Just as we are called to care for the gift of our eternal life, we are also called to care for the gift of God s creation. Catholic Relief Services Operation Rice Bowl supports agriculture programs in Haiti and around the world that teach farmers effective and ecologically sensitive growing methods which allow them to get the most out of their land while preserving it for future generations.
Our Lady of the Brook Parish Northbrook, Illinois 4 Brook Happenings Sunday, March 13, 2011 10:45 AM Ad Altare Dei 10:45 AM Choir Warm ups Monday, March 14, 2011 12:10 PM Communion Service M F 7:00 PM Parish Council Tuesday, March 15, 2011 7:00 PM Adult Confirmation 7:00 PM Friends of Bill Wednesday, March 16, 2011 11:00 AM Staff Meeting 7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal Thursday, March 17, 2011 9:15 AM & 7 PM Adult Faith Formation Friday, March 18, 2011 6:00 PM Soup & Bread Supper/Stations at 7 pm Saturday, March 19, 2011 11:00 AM Confessions / 8:30 AM & 5:00 PM Mass Sunday, March 20, 2011 10:45 AM Ad Altare Dei / Choir Warm ups SPRING CLEANING? As you are cleaning out those drawers, cabinets, closets please keep in mind that the Women s Club will be hosting a PRICELESS TREASURES sale in mid-september. We will be asking for your donations of kitchen items, small appliances, toys, tools, sporting goods, jewelry, books, CDs, DVDs, garden supplies, collectibles, and more. Sorry, no TVs or Computers. (NO CLOTHING remember clothing donations are accepted on an on-going basis for St.Martin s). OLB can provide you with a receipt for your donations. This will be a unique kind of sale inasmuch as no items will be priced. If you find something you want or just can t live without you pay what you think it s worth no haggling! PRICELESS TREASURES sale will be a first for OLB. It should be fun, but we will need your help in providing the treasures. Due to limited space, we cannot accept your items until we get closer to our date. More details later. Thank you! Marian Steinwandtner (847) 726-7459 Upcoming Dates Mark your Calendars Now! Mar. 18 Bread/Soup & Stations with St. Peter s Mar. 19 St. Joseph International Table Mar. 25 Singing Stations w/choir April 8 Dramatic Stations of the Cross Apr. 15 Mary s Stations w/women s Club Bread & Soup Suppers included in 4 Stations events above. 6 pm Soup; 7 pm Stations Readings for the Week of Mar. 13 Monday: Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Mt 25: 31-46 Tuesday: Is 55:10-11; Mt 6:7-15 Wednesday: Jon 3:1-10; Lk 11:29-32 Thursday: Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Mt 7:7-12 Friday: Ez 18:21-28; Mt 5:20-26 Saturday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Rom 4: 13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a Sunday: Gn 12:1-4a; Ps 33; 2 Tm 1:8b-10; Mt 17:1-9 SAVE THE DATE WED, APRIL 13 at 7 PM The Women s Club Open Meeting will feature a container garden demonstration presented by Red s Garden Center. The demonstration will follow a brief business meeting. Total cost, including refreshments - $10. Contact Jan Zorn with questions (847) 498-5907, email jan_zorn@hotmail.com Stewardship of Treasure 2011 March 6 Month to Date Collection $ 9,414.00 $ 9,414.00 Goal: $10,500.00 $10,500.00 Excess/(Deficit): $(1,086.00) $(1,086.00) Poor Box $6.00 Have you switched to Electronic Giving yet? Thank you for your continued support. Remember Our Lady of the Brook Parish in your will.
1st Sunday in Lent March 13, 2011 5 SAT. 5 pm Sun. 8:00 am Sun. 9:30 am Sun. 11:15 am Lector Charles Caufield Dee Phillips Dulcelina Stahl Don Roalkvam Ministers of Communion Altar Servers Ministry Schedule: March 19 & 20, 2011 Maureen Caufield Dee Phillips Diane Spanier Barbara Wilneff Tom Artz Kathy Carroll Michael Nees Dcn McAllister Mary Kusswurm Geraldine Miller Kitty McCabe Paul Miller Ginny Hartzer Mary Vollkommer Rosie Fleming Isabelle Fleming Dorothy Hudash Mary Ann Duderstadt Sandy Koziol Dcn Duderstadt Joan Sosinski Kevin Byrne Nolan Whalen Jolina Jaurigue Medy Newman Suzanne Noonan Ted Nowaczyk Tom Haynes Dawn McAnaney Lauren Tzirides Sacristan Linen Sacristan Lynn Siau Marge Henry Voices Needed! Looking for the perfect way to observe Lent? Instead of giving up caffeine or TV, consider adding your voice to the Festival Choir to make our Easter celebration extra-special! The commitment is minimal only 5 Wednesday evening rehearsals starting March 23, at 7:30 p.m. in the John Neuman Room. The choir is in great need of additional voices, and each new volunteer will make a big difference! For more information, contact Jessica Koch. jkoch@olbparish.org 847-272-5686, ext. 18 Congrats! Congratulations to the winners in the March Fishing For Cash: $100----Mary Horency, Peg and Jim Kritek $300----Jane Stenske LADIES 9 HOLE GOLF LEAGUE If you enjoy golf and meeting new friends, "The Brookers" nine hole golf league is open to interested players. We play Thursday mornings at Sportsman's Golf Course from May 5th through September 15th. Please contact Susanne Meyer, 847-498-3043 or Elaine Douglas, 847-564-4587. In the Spirit of the Season Almsgiving Hunger Resource Network is a non-profit organization that we have been very involved with. Its mission is to network recipient agencies with donors through the efforts of volunteers. Businesses that have excess can be matched with agencies that have a need. Have you been looking for a way to support Hunger Resource Network that doesn't involve loading baked goods into your car in freezing temperatures? Have we got a deal for you! Make It Better www.makeitbetter.net has agreed to donate $5 to HRN for every new subscriber to the on-line news letter, provided we add at least 100 new subscribers by the end of March when the official count is made. Simply follow the "Sign Me Up" link on the right side of any page (you may need to scroll down a bit) and choose Hunger Resource Network as your charity. The newsletter arrives twice a week and has useful information for all, regardless of where you live. Check it out! Anyone can subscribe, so feel free to spread the word to friends and family and as always, thank you for your continued support of Hunger Resource Network! Susan Eimerman Please join us at our next open meeting on Wednesday, March 16 at 7pm St. Giles Episcopal Church, 3025 Walters Ave in Northbrook. hungerresourcenetwork.org.
Our Lady of the Brook Parish Northbrook, Illinois 6 Adult Faith Formation Be proud of your Catholic faith. Find ways to learn and grow in understanding of our history and the teachings of the Church. Participate in adult formation in your parish and share all that you learn with others (Catholics Come Home Chicago) It s not just about classes and programs adult faith formation consists of many different experiences and opportunities including but not limited to the Liturgy itself through the readings, homily, and music; our yearly parish mission; days of reflection and retreats; various bulletin articles and inserts; ministry formation; adult Confirmation preparation; RCIA; Baptism preparation for parents; and marriage preparation. There are multiple events going on throughout the year that reach out and touch various parishioners in a wide variety of ways such as preparing Boy Scouts to receive the Ad Altare Dei award, as well as Lent and Easter Seasons (March-May): During the Seasons of Lent and Easter, we continue our three-year study of The United States Catholic Catechism for Adults, as recommended by the Bishops in their Pastoral Our Hearts were Burning Within Us, with Sections II and IV on the Sacraments and Prayer. Again, all are welcome whether you attended last year or not. The book can be purchased on Amazon or other purveyors of fine books. Sessions will be held on Thursdays at 9:15AM and again at 7:00PM in the Cabrini Room beginning March 10. Registration forms are available at the exits and on our website. Men s Retreat: The men s silent retreat at Bellarmine Retreat Center is scheduled for April 1-3. Mark your calendars now and set the time aside! See information below. You can register by calling Bellarmine at (847)381-1261, or use the form on our site. Beyond the parish while adult faith formation is not only provided at the parish level be it here at the Brook or one of our neighboring parishes, it is also provided by the Archdiocese. 2011 Chicago Catholic Men s Conference March 19, 2011 This year s Chicago Catholic Men s Conference will be held on Saturday, March 19, at the Chicago Oak Brook Marriott Hotel 1401 West 22 nd Street, Oak Brook. This is an exciting opportunity for the renewal of family life and men s spirituality in our Archdiocese through a series of presentation by a cross section of speakers which include, Drew Mariani (Relevant Radio), Fr. Johnpaul Cafiero, OFM, (former NYPD police officer), and Cardinal George. You can register online at www.catholicmenofchicago.org. Dcn Peery Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House Men s Weekend Retreat April 1 3 Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House offers a peaceful environment that enables you to experience a deeply satisfying encounter with Christ and His word. In the serene quiet of Bellarmine, you become aware of inspirations of the Holy Spirit. These gifts of the Spirit are so much needed in our lives today. Come to the Quiet of Bellarmine to experience the love of God in the Light of Christ. Fr. Keith F. Muccino, S.J. Retreat Master Fr. Muccino currently works as a physician and medical educator at Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago. Fr. Muccino s love for retreat work has been a life long passion. While at Georgetown University from 1991-2004 he directed students, faculty, staff and alumni on a variety of Ignatian retreat experiences. Since moving to Chicago in 2004 to take on his current position at Loyola University Medical Center, he has continued to direct retreats for parish and professional groups, who are seeking to connect God to the busy pace and challenges that are a part of every day contemporary life. For more information contact: Deacon Peery Duderstadt
1st Sunday in Lent March 13, 2011 7 Religious Education & Youth Ministry Children s Liturgy of the Word: Our Lady of the Brook Children s Liturgy of the Word, offered at the 9:30 AM Mass, is for children age 3 through grade 5. Liturgy of the Word for Children is an opportunity for families to attend Mass together, with children dismissed during the Liturgy of the Word to experience and learn about the readings with a community of other young people. Children then rejoin their families for the Liturgy of the Eucharist. Candidate Names At our baptismal fount you will find a book of the Names of Candidates for the Sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation from Our Lady of the Brook and St. Norbert s. Please pray for these children who form the community of one church, two parishes. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS Our third graders students have been studying the mass as a highlight of their curriculum. There will be a special celebration mass Monday, March 21 at 6:15pm in St Norbert church. Explanation and the meaning behind the actions and prayers of the mass. There will be a reception for families in Grace Hall immediately following mass. Siblings attending Monday R.E. can meet you in Grace Hall at the end of their class. There will be VIRTUS training, facilitated by Judy Klein, for anyone in St. Norbert Parish who needs to complete this instruction. The class will be held Tuesday, March 17 from 2 4pm in Grace Hall. Please register online at archchicago.org for attendance to this class. Teen & Young Adult Ministry HILDA S PLACE SOUP KITCHEN March 15, 5:00-8:30 Hilda s Place is the northern suburbs only year-round, permanent facility serving 24 homeless women and men ages 18 and over. We need your help in providing, preparing, and serving dinner at the shelter. Please consider bringing something to share for dinner (salad, rolls, dessert, or drinks). We leave from St. Norbert s Church steps at 5:00 p.m. and return at 8:30 p.m. It is necessary you sign up a week in advance so we know what items of the meal are covered and if we have enough drivers. Please call Maggie at (847)687-7696 and let her know you can come. This is a great way to provide a very important service for those less fortunate than us; and it is fun, too! BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN FAITH & EVERYDAY LIFE WITH TEENS Sunday, March 20 6:30-7:30 Next Sunday is our monthly evening of dinner and discussion as we continue Bridging the Gap Between Faith & Everyday Life! We have pizza and soda, and we discuss things that affect your everyday life and how your faith helps guide you. The evening is scheduled to last about an hour, but we will continue longer if it seems appropriate. Please come join us in the Vineyard and help us all Bridge the Gap Between Faith & Everyday Life! If you haven t been to one yet, give it a try! You might just enjoy yourself! APRIL DATES: 04/06/11 Dramatic Stations Of The Cross Rehearsal Our Lady Of The Brook 6:30-8:00 04/08/11 Dramatic Stations Of The Cross Our Lady Of The Brook 6:00 to 8:00 Vicariate II Youth Ministry Awards This past Sunday, March 6, eight of our teenagers were recognized at the Vicariate II Youth Ministry Awards banquet for their participation in and contribution to the faith community: Laura Carrillo Peer Ministry Brigette Fine Peer Ministry Sarah Gianni Peer Ministry Sean Kincaid Peer Ministry Ryan Manso Community Service and Social Justice Sean Manso Community Service and Social Justice Trevor Ponticelli - Community Service and Social Justice Lauren Tzirides Community Service and Social Justice Congratulations on your recognition and may you continue to live out your commitment to the faith community.
Our Lady of the Brook Parish Northbrook, Illinois 8 A TIME OF HOPE AND RENEWAL You will not find many Catholics who could say that Lent is their favorite time of year. In fact, most American Catholics shy away from the simplicity, somber colors and reflective readings and music that we experience in our parishes during this time of year, yet this new Season of Lent is a time of hope and renewal. The readings for today may offer only a discussion on sin and temptation at first glance, though a deeper examination unpacks the compassion of a forgiving God who loves us unconditionally. It s hard not to feel hopeful about that! Throughout Lent we are asked to open ourselves to God through practices of prayer, fasting and Almsgiving. Why not begin today by prayerfully re-reading the Gospel (Mt 4:1-11) and reflecting on its meaning in your life? Praying the Scriptures is a way to renew your faith and strengthen your relationship with God. The Gospel tells of Jesus alone praying and fasting in the desert, hungry, exhausted and being tempted by the devil. When were you at the moment of lost hope in your life and where did you find strength to resist temptation and move forward? In the last lines we hear that Jesus finds strength and hope in a loving relationship with God. As Baptized Catholics we can also claim our place as sons and daughters of God the Father and through God s love we can overcome all of life s challenges. You are sons and daughters of God! Let someone know the joy you feel! The goal for all evangelization efforts is to strengthen our connection to God and then share it with others. Throughout the Catholics Come Home evangelization efforts we heard stories of Catholics who had been away from the Church and one person invited them to know more about God s love. With a simple invitation like, come with me to Mass or join me in one of my Bible Study sessions a life was changed and another person came back to the Church. Who do you know that needs a sense of hope and God s strength? Who can you invite this week? St Joseph International Table Saturday, March 19, 6:00 pm Bring your favorite dish to share Meatless or with Meat Please bring enough to serve 8 to 10 Warmers and a fridge available Fill out form below or email your info to bulletin@olbparish.org. (A list of prospective dishes will be available on our website.) Name Phone Dish: main, side, dessert (circle one) and describe it: Ethnicity of dish