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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 Joseph Sellas, Associate Pastor Deacon Peery Duderstadt Deacon Dennis McAllister Jessica B. Koch, Director of Music Ministry Rosalie Rodiek, Business Manager Eva-Maria Rill, Parish Secretary Amy Principi, Bulletin Editor bulletin@olbparish.org Office of Religious Education & Youth Ministry (847) 272-5131 Justin Huyck, Director of RE/Liturgical Formation Mary Didier, Administrative Assistant (Individual e-mail addresses are available on our website: click on contact us for a listing.) Mass Intentions Saturday, May 17, 2008 5:00 PM Herman Rodiek Sr request of family, Peter Mavrakos request of Petrich family, Lechter Rengel Family Sunday, May 18, 2008 8:00 AM William Kritek request of Louise Schwall, Members of OLB 9:30 AM Joseph Shaker request of Breit family Paul Vitu Jr, request of family 11:15 AM Leroy Keller request of Lois Keller, Arthur Graff request of Stephanie Graff Monday, May 19, 2008 8:30 AM Eugenia Osiewicz request of Grace Tzirides & family Tuesday, May 20, 2008 8:30 AM Dick Johnson request of family Wednesday, May 21, 2008 8:30 AM Dick Johnson request of family Thursday, May 22, 2008 8:30 AM Josephine Rzeszewski request of Louise & Florianne Rzeszewski Friday, May 23, 2008 8:30 AM For All those who are Graduating Saturday, May 24, 2008 5:00 PM Lichter Rengel family, Ormas Smith request of Dorothy Smith Sunday, May 25, 2008 8:00 AM Donald Hudson request of Women s Club, Members of OLB 9:30 AM William Kritek request of Peg & Jim Kritek, Mary Keefe request of Kelly family 11:15 AM Mary Nenconi request of Jack Nicastro, Trinidad Sanson request of Wiliborda Sanson 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 - 8:30 AM, Noon and 7:00 PM 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. For Those Who Have Requested Our Prayers Aaron Baqai, James Butzen, Veronica Duderstadt, Art Edgren, Catherine Giles, Joan Hartman, baby Evan Hoban, Bradley Irwin, Robin Kapecki Jansen, Martha Kay, George Kiefer, Helmut Kiefer, Michael Moran, Ray Niebur, Connie O Kearns, Emma Pomatto, Julie Rochester, Marge Ronan, Grace Salerno, Joe Sandonato, Norman Seligman, Carol Shah- Mirany, Angelo Suranno, Michael S. Villasin, Victor Villasin www.olbparish.org Don t forget that our bulletin is available online at our parish website. It s in color, and has all the information you might have missed!
Feast of the Most Holy Trinity May 18, 2008 3 Last week s Fortieth Anniversary party was a huge success. Three hundred parishioners, both former and current members, were seated in the dining area (a.k.a. the Worship Area) and another hundred on the upper level. Several priests who have ministered at The Brook concelebrated. The liturgical music was excellent. Everyone who commented affirmed that the celebration was wonderfully uplifting. Those who stayed for dinner enjoyed a catered meal that was one of the best that I have ever attended; the caterers provided some serious prime rib of beef and/or chicken with mushrooms as entrées. The after dinner talks were taken care of by Fr. Herne -- who wasn t invited to speak until just before dinner, but who just happened to have a script and some props with him; Fr. Laz who recounted some of the happenings from the early days of the parish; and Sal Manso, in his role of PPC chairman, who acknowledged the founding members of the parish who were present. My thanks to all of the members of the committee and the liturgical ministers. The time, effort, and organizational skills that were donated for the shindig were time, effort, and skills well used. They will reap a rich harvest. Also, last week was Mothers Day, and I d like to share this story this story with you. As many of you know, several of the Mass vestments that I wore were made by my mother back around my ordination in 1971. Last week I was wearing a set made by Slabbinck, a firm in Belgium whose work is at the top of the line and who price their product in accord with their standing. A parishioner approached me and mentioned that they were beautiful vestments and asked if my mother made them. I don t usually get Mothers Day gifts but that was one to remember and in the heavenly mansion, Mom had a really big smile on her face. Peace, now and always, ADULT FAITH FORMATION The OLB Speaker Series As a continuation of this year s speaker series, which has included Ms. Jean Bishop, Rabbi Eitan Weiner- Kaplow, and Fr. Joe Mulcrone, the Spiritual Life Commission of the Parish Pastoral Council will welcome Fr. Marty Barnum, who will speak on the topic The Lord Takes Delight in You: Living in Joyful Hope, at 7:00 PM on Thursday, May 22. This theme is directly related to our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI latest encyclical, Spes Salve (On Christian Hope). Rev. Barnum is currently Director of Spiritual Life at the University of St. Mary of the Lake in Mundelein. He was ordained in 1974, and has served at several area parishes, including Sacred Heart in Winnetka, St. Isaac Jogues in Niles, and Our Lady of the Wayside in Arlington Heights. He was Director of Spiritual Formation for ten years at Sacred Heart School of Theology in Hales Corners, Wisconsin before coming to St. Mary of the Lake. He holds a Masters of Divinity from St. Mary of the Lake, an M.A. from Mundelein College, and a Doctorate in Ministry from Catholic Theological Union. Please plan on attending this special evening. All are welcome.
Our Lady of the Brook Parish Northbrook, Illinois 4 Brook Happenings Sunday, May 18, 2008 8:00 AM RE Registration until 1:00 PM 9:30 AM Children s Liturgy of the Word (Brebeuf) 10:30 AM Confirmation Prep Monday, May 19, 2008 7:00 PM Liturgy Committee Mtg. Tuesday, May 20, 2008 Wednesday, May 21, 2008 7:00 PM Education Commission Mtg. 7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal Thursday, May 22, 2008 7 PM Adult Faith Formation Friday, May 23, 2008 No Events Scheduled Saturday, May 24, 2008 11:00 AM Confession 5:00 PM Mass Sunday, May 25, 2008 8:00 AM RE Registration until 1:00 PM 9:30 AM Children s Liturgy of the Word 1:00 PM Baptism Congratulations! On May 14, Girl Scouts: Illinois Crossroads Council recognized teen Girl Scouts with the highest award in Scouting, the Gold Award. We are proud that one of our own received this award: Grace Vollkommer Congratulations! Your parish is proud of you! Altar Flowers May 17 & 18 The altar flowers this weekend are in honor of Gerri & Paul Miller for their 49th Wedding Anniversary. We are offering you the opportunity of donating weekend flowers for the altar. Many churches encourage parishioners to donate flowers in memory of a loved one or for a special occasion like an anniversary or birthday or for the honor and glory of God. If this is something you would be interested in, please call the rectory office at (847) 272-5686 and we will arrange to order flowers from a local florist. This donation if $75. We will publish in the bulletin the names of the donors and the occasion for which they are donated. Readings for the Week of May 18 Monday: Jas 3:13-18; Mk 9:14-29 Tuesday: Jas 4:1-10; Mk 9:30-37 Wednesday: Jas 4:13-17; Mk 9:38-40 Thursday: Jas 5:1-16; Mk 9:41-50 Friday: Jas 5:9-12; Mk 10:1-12 Saturday: Jas 5:13-20; Mk 10:13-16 Sunday: Dt 8:2-3, 14b-16a; Ps 147; 1 Cor 10:16-17; Jn 6:51-58 Weekly Parish Finances Week Ending May 11 Month to Date Fiscal Year to Date Sunday Collection $13,427.00 $25,787.00 $454,988.00 Budgeted Goal: $10,500.00 $21,000.00 $435,750.00 Excess/(Deficit): $ 2,927.00 $ 4,787.00 $ 19,238.00 Poor Box $20.00 Thank you for your continued support. Remember Our Lady of the Brook Parish in your will.
Feast of the Most Holy Trinity May 18, 2008 5 Sunday by Sunday - Feast of the Most Holy Trinity MYSTERY SOLVED? The scriptures for this feast give us important clues to help us grasp, if not solve, the mystery of God. In the reading from Exodus God s name is revealed to Moses. God is the LORD, a merciful and gracious God, slow to anger and rich in kindness and fidelity (Exodus 34:6). Thus, unimaginable as it may be, the Lord of the whole universe cares intimately for humanity and treats us always with merciful love. In fact, the Gospel tells us that God so loved the world that he gave his only Son that we might have eternal life (John 3:16). And that is not the end of God s loving-kindness. The reading from Second Corinthians reminds us that the God of love and peace (2 Corinthians 13:11) is in our midst when we live in love and peace. God shares divine life with us by pouring out the Holy Spirit of grace, love, and holiness into the community of those who believe. MYSTERY LIVED! While we can never fully understand the mystery of God, we do receive clues to the nature of God through our experiences of God moving in our lives. And those experiences reveal to us that what the scriptures say is true. Little by little we realize with awe that God is indeed the Lord of the universe, creating and ordering all that is good. We recognize with humble gratitude the ways in which Christ s immense love has saved and brought us to life. Finally, we experience with joy the Holy Spirit alive in the community of believers, filling us with a love and peace that could only come from God. The mystery of the Trinity is meant to be experienced, believed, and lived. And we ourselves are called to be living clues that reveal to others the mysterious love of the Most Holy Trinity. How are you being called to reveal the mystery of the Trinity more fully in your life? Today s Readings: Exodus 34:4b 6, 8 9; Daniel 3:52 55; 2 Corinthians 13:11 13; John 3:16 18 Copyright 2007, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. Religious Education and High School Youth Ministry Religious Education & Youth Ministry... for all ages! Pre-school K-5 Junior High High School Ministry Adults First Reconciliation & Eucharist High School Confirmation Registration for 2008-09 Registration materials for 2008-09 have been sent home to current registered families. More information is also available in the social area. Questions? Please see Justin after most May liturgies, or request a flyer and registration materials: Justin Huyck Religious Education & Youth Ministry 3700 Dundee Road Northbrook, IL 60062 (847) 272-5131 justin@olbparish.org Religious Education Staff: Justin Huyck Religious Education & Youth Ministry Deacon Peery Duderstadt Adult Faith Formation Mary Didier Administrative Assistant Education Commission: Mary Fran Bubak (chair), Julie Brame, Lorraine Grod, Colleen Liebman, Wayne Liebman, Josef Mayer, Marti Sullivan, Deacon Peery Duderstadt, Justin Huyck (Represents catechists, parents, and participants in adult formation) Dear Rev. Tom, Fr. Joe and dear Parishioners of OLB, Greetings from Fr. Joe II, Shillong, India!! Thanks for the information and invitation on the occasion of the 40th Anniversary of OLB Parish. It gives me immense joy and pleasure to wish you all a Happy Anniversary of your "Big Family OLB". I feel proud and privileged of being associated with you all, at least for a short period during my stay with you last year at this time. I really enjoyed the prayers, hospitality, friendship, love and concern of many of you and in a special way Fr. Tom, Fr. Joe, the Parish staff, some of the group members and of course Setty Dog. I miss you all and look forward to seeing you, when another occasion comes. I am fine here. I am the Rector of our Claretian Major Seminary, at Shillong Meghalaya, India. We have 8 Theology students and two priest (Continued on page 6)
Our Lady of the Brook Parish Northbrook, Illinois 6 WHAT S GOING ON IN THE WOMEN S CLUB? CONGRATULATIONS are in order for our FISHING FOR CASH winners: Jane Caccamo won $300 and Sheila Mahoney and Norma Galassini each won $100! This was the last drawing for this fishing season. A new season will open in September with our first drawing in November. We wish to thank everyone who participated for their support of this major fundraiser. Looking back at our fiscal year, the Women s Club provided a host of activities not only for our members but for the whole parish: On Saturday, October 20, we presented Sister Bernie s Bingo Bash. It was a fun-filled theatre night. A lot of activity took place in December. Our Christmas Bake & Craft Sale on December 8 & 9 was very successful. On December 13 we hosted a Christmas Luncheon for the Seniors of our parish. Members also visited and sent greeting cards to many of our homebound parishioners. We sold Entertainment Books and the profits benefited our parish. We also donated all the ingredients for a complete Christmas dinner for the families staying at New Life Shelter. Throughout the year we continued to help this shelter with needed items including toiletries. Members of the Women s Club led the Lenten Stations of the Cross on February 22 and provided some delicious soups for supper. On March 9 we were delighted to provide a reception following the 11:15 AM Mass at which Cardinal George presided. The Open Meeting for all women of the parish took place on April 17. Suzanne Hales, a noted dramatist, performed A Celebration of Chicago Women. Her performance was not only enlightening but very entertaining. We also enjoyed some Chicago treats. Many thanks to the members who created lovely hand-sewn and embroidered baptismal garments for the newest members of our parish. For Easter, several Guild members made beautiful baskets for the children at St.Martin s. From October to April we continued to host DONUT SUNDAYS after all Sunday Masses. The coffee and treats after all Sunday Masses as well as the summer lemonade and cookies after 9:30 Mass seemed to be enjoyed by all. Special thanks to the many ladies (and gentlemen) who brought in extra treats! Among our accomplishments this past year was that we provided the parish with an $8,000 donation commemorating the deceased members of the Women s Club. We also provided $500 to each of our charities (voted upon by our membership) i.e. Little Mexico, Aid for Women and WINGS (Women in Need Growing Stronger). At the 11:15 AM Mass on Sunday, May 4, we held our installation of officers for the 2008-2009 year. They are: Co-Presidents Maureen Hubbs & Jane Marmet Vice President Elaine Lewis Treasurer Diane Spanier Recording Secretary Ronnie Feerick Corresponding Secretary Suzanne Noonan Thanks to everyone who made this past year a most successful and enjoyable one. We look forward to more women joining us in the many activities of the Women s Club this coming year. (Continued from page 5) students with me. We are three priests in the administration, since this is the Provincial House with me the additional charge of the 2nd Counselor. On April 14th I just celebrated my Sacerdotal Silver Jubilee. Kindly do pray for me and join me to thank the good Lord for the innumerable graces that He showered on me during the last 25 years. It was a Grace-filled and happy 25 years for me, in serving the Lord and His people. Wishing you all once again the Joy, Blessing and Warm Greetings of the 40th Anniversary of your Big Family of OLB, I remain, Fr. Joe Mappilaparambil, CMF
Our Lady of the Brook Religious Education & Youth Ministry... for all ages! 2008 2009 Pre School & K 5 Education: Sundays, 10:30 11:45AM Prayer: 9:30 Family Mass, with Children s Liturgy of the Word & Altar Server Ministry Family Based Preparation for Reconciliation & Eucharist: with popular Bread Breaking Party Fun & Community: Multi age kick off, send off, & learning days; OLB LEARN Christmas party Adult Faith Thursday Scripture Series: Mornings & Evenings Seasonal Speakers Junior High Education: 3 Mini courses per year; each course offered both Mondays & Thursdays Service: Tuesdays at Hilda s Place Kitchen in Evanston, offered monthly; Giving Tree & Rice Bowl Projects; OLB LEARN Party Prayer: Altar server ministry; Lenten Living Stations of the Cross Fun: Skiing & Hockey Trips For All Ages: Several Intergenerational Family Faith Gatherings Family based Preparation for Sacraments Christmas Party & other family events For registration materials or more information, contact: Justin Huyck Religious Education & Youth Ministry 3700 Dundee Road Northbook, IL (847) 272 5131 justin@olbparish.org High School Ministry & Confirmation Confirmation Sessions: Sundays twice monthly, 10:30 11:45AM (2 year program) Retreats & Prayer: Confirmation Retreats (9th & 10th grades); Kairos (11th & 12th); Living Stations; Liturgical Ministries Service: Hilda s Place; Summer Habitat for Humanity Trip; Giving Tree Fun: Summer BBQ, Skiing, Parties THANK YOU to our catechists, volunteers, and Education Commission for all their hard work! Our Lady of the Brook s Education Commission provides input and support for the parish s faith formation & youth ministries, and represents catechists, parents, teens, and participants in adult faith formation: Mary Fran Bubak (chair), Julie Brame, Lorraine Grod, Colleen Liebman, Wayne Liebman, Josef Mayer, Marti Sullivan, Deacon Peery Duderstadt, & Justin Huyck. OLB is proud to collaborate with St. Norbert s Church for Youth Ministry programming.