Pastor: Fr. Gene Dyer Weekend Associate: Fr. Luke Kleczka, SDS Pastor Emeritus: Fr. Gerald Rogala Deacons: John X. Rottman, Robert Cnota, Steven Wagner and Michael McManus Business Manager-Mr. Joe Wojtowicz Principal: Mr. Dan Gargano Director of Music: Mr. Aaron Dixon Religious Education: Mr. Ron Mazzoni 6th Sunday of Easter May 10, 2015 The Order of Mass pages 2-5 May: Month of Devotion to the Blessed Mother On behalf of us all I extend the blessings of God to all our MOMS. Know the beauty of this day is really a reflection of the love we have for you. -Fr. Gene W imieniu ksiedza proboszcza pragniemy zlozyc zyczenia wszelkiego blogoslawienstwa wszystkim mamusiom. Niech ten dzien bedzie radoscia i dziekczynieniem za dar naszych Mam. Szczesc Boze- Fr.Gene Mass Schedule: Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m. (Mass in Polish) Monday through Saturday: 8:30 a.m. Holy Days: Please see the bulletin Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy: Tue. - Sat. following 8:30a.m. Mass Adoration: Wednesday 1:00 to 3:00p.m. followed with Benediction Confessions: Saturday 4:00 to 4:45 p.m. Spowiedþ: po polsku Sobota 4:00 to 4:45 p.m. Niedziela 11:00-11:25a.m. Office Hours and Addresses: Church: 6725 W. Devon Ave. Chicago, IL 60631 Parish Office: 6333 N. Newcastle Ave. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:30am - 7:30pm (773) 792-3077, FAX: (773) 792-3820 e-mail: parish@saintthecla.org School: 6323 N. Newcastle Ave., (773) 763-3380 Visit us on the web at: www.saintthecla.org After Mass kindly make sure two bulletins are at the ends of each pew. Please take a bulletin from the vestibule to share with your family and friends. Thank you!
The Order of Mass Sixth Sunday of Easter Procession: Sanctuary Lord, prepare me to be a sanctuary, pure and holy, tried and true. With thanksgiving, I ll be a living sanctuary for You. Copyright 1982 Whole Armor Music and Full Armor Music Administered by The Kruger Organisation, Inc. International Copyright Secured. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. Licensing: 364729 Sign of the Cross and Greeting Penitential Act Gloria (right) Collect At the conclusion, all reply: Amen. THE LITURGY OF THE WORD (Readings begin on p. 161) Responsorial Psalm: Ps. 98 Used by permission. Licensing: 625470 Gospel Acclamation (Stand) Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. Chant Verse, R/. 2 Used by permission: One license: A-724996
Homily Profession of Faith (right) Universal Prayer At the conclusion, all recite the Hail Mary. Preparation of the Gifts THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST The Offertory Chant (Psalm 80: 2-3, 15-16, 18-19) R/: Lord, make us turn to you; let us see your face and we shall be saved Chant Verse, R/. Stand V. Pray brothers and sisters R/. May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory of his name, and for our good and the good of his holy Church. Prayer over the Gifts At the conclusion, all reply: Amen. The Preface Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, Hosanna in the highest. The English translation and chants of The Roman Missal 2010, International Commission on English In the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. The Eucharistic Prayer (kneel) At the Consecration, the Holy Sacrifice of Christ on the Cross is made present again. Memorial Acclamation V. The mystery of faith. The English translation and chants of The Roman Missal 2010, International Commission on English, In the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. The Doxology At the conclusion, all reply: Amen. The Profession of the Faith The Nicene Creed I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, [All bow, at the following text ] and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen. 3
The Lord s Prayer The Communion Rite The Sign of Peace Holy Communion At the fraction, the Lamb of God begins. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, grant us peace. The English translation and chants of The Roman Missal 2010, International Commission on English, In the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. V. Behold the Lamb of God R/. Lord, I am not worthy, that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word, and my soul shall be healed. Communion Hymn: I Have Loved You Used by permission: Licensing: 625470 Communion Antiphon (Ps. 85: 9-14) Announcements R/. Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation. Chant Verse, R/. Hail Holy Queen and Prayer to St. Michael (see next page) 4
Blessing and Dismissal Hail, Holy Queen Hail, holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope! To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears! Turn, then, O most gracious Advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. V: Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. R/: That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen. Retiring Procession: Love Divine, All Loves Excelling Hyfrydol Used by permission: Onelicense:724996 5
Our Faith A Prayer Before Mass Loving Father, as on my earthly pilgrimage I come to receive Your beloved Son under the veil of a sacrament, may I one day see Him face to face in glory, who lives and reigns with You for ever and ever. Amen. A Prayer After Receiving Holy Communion Anima Christi Soul of Christ, be my sanctification; Body of Christ, be my salvation; Blood of Christ, fill all my veins; Water of Christ's side, wash out my stains; Passion of Christ, my comfort be; O good Jesus, listen to me; In Thy wounds I fain would hide; Ne'er to be parted from Thy side; Guard me, should the foe assail me; Call me when my life shall fail me; Bid me come to Thee above, With Thy saints to sing Thy love, World without end. Amen. A Spiritual Communion Prayer for those unable to receive the Eucharist My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen. Our Faith: April Month dedicated to the Holy Eucharist Do you believe in Jesus Christ is the Son of God? Throughout the centuries the following reasons are used to dismiss Jesus: He and his followers are intolerant and oppressive. He denies people and their rights to do what we by nature are entitled to. Question: If these objections are true what are the fruits or their effects? The truth: Through Jesus God created each human person and creation. Jesus only objects to sin and the abject rejection of God and His rights and ways. He died to restore us to the way, truth and life. Everlasting death is destroyed through His Resurrection and given to those who remain faithful to the end. Part of being faithful is teaching His truth; starting within the family practicing four concepts: May I / Thank you / I m sorry / I pray for you. The motive for teaching this is simply LOVE FOR JESUS CHRIST. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Jn 15:26 16:4a Tuesday: Acts 16:22-34; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Jn 16:5-11 Wednesday: Acts 17:15, 22 18:1; Ps 148:1-2, 11-14; Jn 16:12-15 Thursday: Acts 1:15-27, 20-26; Ps 113:1-8; Jn 15:9-17 Friday: Acts 18:9-18; Ps 47:2-7; Jn 16:20-23 Saturday: Acts 18:23-28; Ps 47:2-3, 8-10; Jn 16:23b-28 Sunday: Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17-23 or Eph 4:1-13 [1-7, 11-13]; Mk 16:15-20 TODAY S READINGS First Reading The gift of the Holy Spirit was poured out on the Gentiles (Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48). Psalm The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power (Psalm 98). Second Reading God is love (1 John 4:7-1). Gospel No one has greater love than this: to lay down one s life for one s friends (John 15:9-17). LOVE ONE ANOTHER Last Sunday we heard the familiar passage from John s Gospel in which Jesus uses the metaphor of the vine and the branches. In that passage we were told that if we remained in Christ we would bear much fruit. Today s Gospel tells us just what that fruit is: love. Today s second reading and Gospel together create a great hymn to love. The chorus of this hymn is simple God loves us so much that Jesus was sent into the world so that we would have life. The Lord Jesus, who last week told us to remain in him, this week tells us to remain in his love. In a world marked by division and terrorism, the Lord s final words in today s Gospel are a great challenge: This I command you: love one another. 6
Weekly Parish Information Mass Intentions Mon. May 11 8:30am + Teresa Parrillo Tue. May 12 8:30am + Ellen Coodington Wed. May 13 8:30am + Robert J. Blachowiak Thur. May 14 8:30am +Barnie Riley Fri. May 15 8:30am +Rita Giersch-1 st year Anniversary Sat. May 16 8:30am +Ray Kapela 5:00pm +David Dugan +Irene Zych +Hank Karas +Jean Konopek +Carol Boyd +John Nowak +Edward Labedz +Genevieve Erazmus +Ana Kusibab +Sophie Ligeza Rozkuszka Family Sun. May 17 8:00am +Andrew, Antoinette, & Al Bryk 10:00am +Jeanne A. Corcoran +Karl Varga +Charlotte & John Bartkowicz +Genevieve Erazmus +Bernice Borucki 11:15am Mass in Falcon Hall 11:30am Mass in Polish +Jacek Laszcz-1 st year Anniversary +Louise Szejn +Robert Szejn +Tadeusz Dudek +Zmarli z Rodziny Widlak: Stanislaw, Mieczyslaw, Tadeusz i Piotr +Henryk Klups +Leszek Zalewski +Wladyslawa Serafin +Stanislaw Adamus SI: Oliwia-27th B-day SI: W intencji syna SI: Brian Highlights for the coming week Sunday, May 10th Mother's Day Walk 7am-1pm-school kitchen Tuesday, May 12th WEBLO-6:30-7:30pm-SJW Wednesday, May 13th Adoration 1:30-3pm followed with Benediction Adult Choir-7-9pm-church Thursday, May 14th Al-Anon Mtg-9:30-11am-SJW Boy Scouts-7-8:30pm-gym Boy Scouts-7-7:30pm-RH Friday, May 15th Bible Study (Polish)-6:30-9pm-QoP Dinner/Dance Mtg.-6:30-8:30-RH Saturday, May 16th Gen. Anders-9-12:30pm-QoP, SJW, RH Gen. Anders dance-12:30-3pm-qop, SJW General Anders Graduation Mass-11am-3pmchurch Sunday, May 17th RelEd-9:15-11:45am-gym, RH, school Mass at 11:15am Catholic Charities 2nd Collection this weekend Catholic Charities thanks you for giving to help those who are hungry, homeless, or hurting. Contributions can also be made online at www.catholiccharities.net/donate or mailed to 721 N. LaSalle St, Chicago, IL 60654. The measure of greatness of a society is found in the way it treats those most in need, those who have nothing apart from poverty. - Pope Francis Helen Fischer 7
DEEP DEBT My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother. I attribute all my success in life to the moral, intellectual, and physical education I received from her. George Washington Religious Education News Registration is now open for the 2015-2016 year. If you have a child you would like to enroll in the program, you may pick up registration forms at the Parish Office or on-line at the Saint Thecla website. They should be returned to the Parish Office before the end of May so we can plan for next year. A copy of the Baptism certificate is required when you register. All those wishing to receive a sacrament (First Communion or Confirmation) must be in a program for two years prior to receiving the sacrament. Deacon John s transfer to a new assignment: In the Archdiocese of Chicago priests serve at a parish for a term of five to six years with the possibility for an extension. About ten years ago this change of assignment was also put in place for the permanent deacons who faithfully serve in their respective parishes. A little over two years ago Deacon John s ten years of assignment at Thecla came to a close and we asked for and received an extension. At this time Deacon John will receive a new assignment from the Archdiocese. We are all grateful for his dedication and love St. Thecla to St. Thecla. He will be the homilist at all the Masses on the weekend of May 23-24; and the Athletic Council is forming plans to have a reception after the 10am Mass on the 24th. Annual Mother s Day Breast Cancer Walk/Run Join us this Sunday for the Friends for a Cure s Breast Cancer walk or run. It's a day of remembrance, empowerment and most of all, fun. This 1-mile or 3-mile walk or run will take place in the Norwood Park neighborhood and begins with 8am Mass here at St. Thecla. The walk begins at 9am and starts at St. Thecla School. For more information or to register, go to www.friendsforacure.net. Music Ministry: We encourage students (including high school and college) who play an instrument or have a vocal talent to consider presenting a musical selection at any of the 10 AM Masses. Please contact Aaron Dixon for more information. 773-792-3077 x203 adixon@saintthecla.org St. Thecla hosts a Blue Mass for all Chicago police officers, firefighters, paramedics and 9-1-1 operators/dispatchers on Sunday May 31st at the 10:00am Mass. Fr. Tom Mulchrone, Chaplain of the Chicago Fire Department will preside at the Mass. Fr. Dan Brandt, Chaplain of the Chicago Police Department will preach the homily. Deacon Robert Montelongo, assistant Chaplain for the Police Dept. will assist as deacon. All are welcome; please help spread the word. Save the Date: We ve changed the date to Summertime! Spring clean & donate St. Thecla Women s Council s Rummage Sale Takes place in Falcon Hall (No stairs! Air Conditioned!) The dates of the sale are: Thursday, June 18, 2015 (12:00p 8:00p) Friday, June 19, 2015 (9:00a 6:00p) Saturday, June 20, 2015 (9:00a 4:00p) Looking to clean out your closets and garage? Donate gently used or new articles to the sale! We are counting on your support. Donations accepted June 8 June 15, 2015 8 Contact Maribeth Ruehlmann 773.266.3831 with any questions or for additional information!
St. Thecla School celebrated Earth Day on April 24 at the Cathy Russo reading garden. Our first grade participated in the First Friday of May tradition of honoring all our Moms!
The Neighborhood Block Party Needs Your Help! The Neighborhood Block party will be held on June 6th from Noon until 10:00pm and is one of our major fundraisers. We need MANY volunteers for this event to be a success! Please consider volunteering in one of the following areas: Kids Games, Ticket Sales, First Aid, Beer Tent, Concessions, Garbage Detail Please keep in mind that the success of this fundraising event requires the participation of school families, religious education families and parishioners. Please fill in this form below and send through the parish office to Sharon Keane c/o Ailis, 5 th Grade, Mr. Cerjak s Room; or send the information via email to: hours@saintthecla.org If you are able to work Security please email times you are available to address above. Name: Cell: Email Kids Games (ends at 7:30) FirstAid Concessions Ticket Sales Beer Tent Garbage 12:00-2:30 2:30-5:00 5:00-7:30 7:30-10:00 **Please note: All positions are handled on a first come, first served basis. For further information please contact: Sharon Keane (773) 499-1507 We thank the following who contributed to the Easter flowers. Due to the timing of receiving Parish Pay donations we acknowledge: Maura Collins, Danielle Fidanzia, Gayle Garcia, Kathryn Haran, Dawn Kennedy, Mark Korecki, Lottie Kowalski, Alyssa Kupka, Kathleen Moriarty, Madeline Moriarty, Carmel O Kane, Michaela and Scott Torrez and Paula Trapalis.
Prayer List, US Military United States Air Force: SrA Michael J. Archam, A1C Heather Bosh, SrA Nicole Coreil A1C Scott Frisco A1C Shane Garrison, SSgt. Adam Krey, 2ndLt. Peter A. Schroeder, SSgt. James E. Stay SSgt. Sentara Stay SSgt. Matt Tredwell AIG. Keith Daniel Garrison United States Army: MAJ. Terence W. Bacon, SGT. Sean Doherty, SGT. Rachel Hall, CPT. Gina Marie Healy, SGT. Robert Lach, CPT. Jared Lampe, WO. Steven Larmay, SPC. Thomas J. Lyons III, PFC. Raymond Rau, SPC Thomas Rohl, 1LT. Michael Spiwak SPC. Neil A. Dunn Jr. United States Marines: 2ndLt. Philip E. Blais, 2ndLt. Kevin Bowler, PFC Michael T. Brennan, Keep in mind... Pvt. James Dinela, LCpl. Kyle Elmer, SSgt. Benjamin Juhasz, LCpl. Nathaniel J. Juncer, Maj. Michael C. Mroszczak, Cpl. Brian Pasterczyk, Capt. Craig V. Platt, LCpl. Jose Rivera, MSgt. Richard L. Sroka, SSgt. James E. Stonehouse United States Navy: SN E-3 Joseph J. Daly CAPT. Steven Stancy We keep those who are serving in the military in our prayers. Please print the name of your loved one and drop it in the collection basket or return it to the Parish Office. Their names will remain on the list until you notify us of their return or if their rank changes. Sick List - We pray for all those in nursing homes, homebound or who require extended care and those who care for them: Help us with the responsibility of keeping the list up to date and accurate. Please call the office when the status of someone s health changes. Joseph Augustin Barbra Ammemdola Frank Bednarczyk Frank Bednarz Gino Belcaster John Belcaster Christina Bennett Rosemary Besyk David Bergthal Frank Bieniek Franciszek Bosak Marian Brown Laurence Brueck Daniel Burke Krzysztof Bylica Herlinda Castellanos Irena Chmielowski Susan Christ Therese Ciborowski Eileen Cobb Kevin Connolly Jodi Chmiel Susan Carroll Deacon Bob Cnota Eileen Conway Mike Curtin John Dooley Sophie Dembek Jackie Dubiel Burke Daniel Donald Edsey Kristen Formanski Nicolette Garrigan Frank Gibbons Joan Giuntoli Loretta Golubski Ann Gosciniak Ireta Gross Patrick Hall Lilian Hall Gerald Halvey Dorothy Hennessey Frank Herbig Gerald Halvey Teresa Jozefczak Tommy Kernan Wladyslawa Kielar Beverly Kisiel Rita Koch Stephanie Krupa Sophie Lally Anita Lapiszko Mary Lavalle Joan Lonasney Arlene Lewandowski Elizabeth Link Dorothy Lyjak Wanda Marshall Ray Malczynski Martin McCaffrey Eileen McGovern Edward McManis Imleda Mizones Lillian Morris Gerrick Mueller Katharina Mueller James Mullins Kim Murphy Julie Muza George Marcin Walter Malinowski Robert Motto Catherine Neumann Kathleen Numec Therese Neiman Danuta Okrzesik John Orloff Patricia O Toole Bob Paige Kevin Peterson Giselle Piekarski Estella Plaza Caroline Plodzien Gisele Piekarski Thomas Podgorny Roman Poniatowski Vincent Platt Raymond Prybil Joe Pulizzano Rita Rattin Virginia Romarynowski Stanley Sadej Anthony Sansone Mary Sarlo Peter Schroeder Eugenia Siemianowski Janina Sikora Laura Smith John Tentele Dorothy Taylor Janina Sroka Helena Starzynska Helen Surdey Dorothy Struck Patricia Timm Janis Taylor Judith Wolff-Stenzel Cecilia Walega Christine Wasowski Mary Widelka Anthony Wiorski Irene Wlezien Edward Wnek Julia Wojtanowski Julia Zeler Rose Zemba 11
The 2016 Mass Intention Book opens this Thursday May 14th at 10:00am At this initial opening you may have no more than 5 single Mass intentions. However, you can offer an intention at Masses that are designated as collective intentions. Intentions that are mailed or called in will be processed after May 16th (no exceptions). Mass intentions are not taken on Holy Days, Christmas, Easter, Mother s and Father s Day. These Masses have special intentions. Single Intention: Meaning there is only one name (intention) for that Mass. Collective Intentions: Meaning more than one intention for the Mass. Mass for the People of the Parish At least one Mass a week is to be offered for the people. No other intentions can be taken on these days. During the year when requesting an intention it must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance. Masses with collective intentions: Every other Friday at 8:30 a.m.; every other Saturday at 5:00 p.m.; the Sunday 10:00am and 11:30am(in Polish) Masses. Any questions, please call the Parish Office (773) 792-3077. 2016 Ksiàýka na intencje Mszy ªw. W czwartek, 14 maja o godz. 10 rano, zostanie otwarta ksiàýka z intencjami na Msze ªwiête na rok 2016. Kaýdy moýe zamówiæ 5 pojedyñczych Mszy ªwiêtych w swoich intencjach w tym dniu. Msze Swiête pojedyncze, oznaczajà ýe jest tylko jedna intencja, w której Msza ªwiêta jest ofiarowana. Msze ªwiête zbiorowe majà wiele intencji w których sprawowana jest najºwiêtsza Eucharystia. Intencje wysy³ane pocztà lub zamawiane telefonicznie, bêdà wpisywane w ksiàýkê intencji po 16 maja. Pierwszeñstwo majà osoby zamawiajàce intencje na Mszê ªw. osobiscie w biurze w dniu 16 maja. W takie ªwiêta jak Dzieñ Matki, Dzieñ Ojca, Boýe Narodzenie, Wielkanoc czy inne ºwiêta nie przyjmujemy intencji od parafian. Te Msze ªwiête sà ofiarowane w specjalnych intencjach. Intencje na Msze ªwiête sà przyjmowane ca³y rok. Naleýy dzwoniæ do sekretariatu parafialnego lub przes³aæ pocztà, albo przyjºæ osobiscie. Wymagany jest 2 tygodniowy czas poprzedzajàcy intencje. Intencje sà przyjmowane tylko w biurze parafialnym, nie przyjmujemy intencji w zakrystii przed Mszà lub po Mszy ªwiêtej. Msze zbiorowe sà: co drugi piàtek o godz. 8:30 rano (po angielsku), co drugà sobotê o godz. 5:00 po po³udniu (po angielsku), w niedzielê o godz. 10:00 (po angielsku) i 11:30 rano, (po polsku).
March 2015 Fiscal Year-To-Date Weekly Offertory Collection $450,000 $400,000 $350,000 $300,000 $250,000 $407,841 $382,250 $200,000 Mar YTD Total Mar YTD 2014 $407,841 Mar YTD 2015 $382,250 Mar YTD 2015 Budget $414,641 $414,641 Weekly Contributions: April 26th,2015 Total Collection......$ 8,865.47 Maintenance Fund $ 20.00 School Fund $ 51.00 Children s Envelopes... $ 00.00 Parking Lot Fund $ 123.00 Sharing Parish. $ 225.00 Budget gap collection to date.$14,949.69 Thank you for your generosity to help meet our weekly financial goals. Please remember St. Thecla in your will. Sign up for Automated Giving by visiting www.parishpay.com or by calling 1-866-parish-1 The chart above shows the St. Thecla offertory collections fiscal year-to-date through March. A reference to last year s March year-to-date collection and to the March 2015 year-to-date budget is also shown. Monthly electronic giving (ParishPay) is included in the totals above. We have fallen $32,391 short of our fiscal year-todate collections budget through March. Disappointingly, our March fiscal year-to-date collections were $25,591 lower than the same period last year. A message from the Finance Council: A short time ago we announced a Special Budget Gap Collection to help reduce this shortfall and the possible impact that lower Sunday collections could have on our parish finances. We are pleased to tell you that many parish families have already generously responded and that to date we have raised over $14,000 through this effort. If you haven t yet had a chance to respond to this appeal, the blue Special Collection envelopes remain in the pews and near the church exits for your use. Your sharing a portion of what God has blessed you with is greatly appreciated and know our sincerest thanks. Will you help us narrow this budget gap? We need to maintain the momentum of the great financial progress we made in recent years. Thank you for giving this your consideration. We are thankful for your continued generosity and we appreciate your active support for this gift of our parish! The guest conductor of this concert, Mark Wozniczka is one of our cantors.
General information Baptisms: Please contact the Parish Office to arrange a Baptism. Baptismal Prep Class: Will be confirmed at time of Registration of the Baptism. Marriages: The Pastoral Guidelines for Marriage Preparation for the Archdiocese of Chicago ask that a minimum of 4 months be set aside for personal preparation for marriage. Couples should refrain from setting a firm date or making any other arrangements until after they have met with a parish priest or deacon to discuss marriage plans. Please note that Weddings do not take place during Lent. Bulletin Deadline: All articles must be e-mailed or dropped off at the Parish Office by 10:00 a.m. on Fridays (8 days prior to publication date). Holidays subject to longer lead times. Please e-mail articles to parish@saintthecla.org. Note - articles subject to editing. For more information call the office at (773) 792-3077. website: www.saintthecla.org How to Become a Catholic: Adults or teenagers interested in receiving the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, or Eucharist) or those who are interested in the Catholic Faith should call the Parish Office for more information about the R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults). Homebound/Communion Visitations: St. Thecla Church has several ministers of care who can regularly take communion to those in need. Please call the Parish Office to arrange for communion for yourself or a homebound loved one. THANK YOU, BULLETIN ADVERTISERS This bulletin is subsidized completely by those companies whose advertisements appear on the last two pages. If you have the opportunity, you may thank them in the name of our parish by using their products or services. Should you desire to participate as a sponsor of our bulletin, you may contact J.S. Paluch Company at 1-800-566-6170. To register as a parishioner; call the Parish Office for more information at 773-792-3077.
First Holy Communion Saturday, May 9, 2015 Polska szkola im. Generala Wl. Andersa Cholewa Julia Cichowski Adrian Dziejma Adrian Filip Kamila Geborys Claudia Golonka Julian Kobylarczyk Joanna Kosinski David Krzemien Tomasz Kutek Claudia Kwietniak Olivia Lind Anna Mazur Kacper Melwinski Patryk Peksa Casper Piot Victoria Lind Anna Piot Victoria Lind Anna Mazur Kacper Melwinski Patryk Peksa Casper Piot Victoria Pogorzelski Daniel Sader Veronica Siadkowska Alexandra Sobkow Karol Szarowicz Arthur Tomaszkiewicz Izabella Zachwiej Oliwier Annual raffle tickets are on sale after Mass and at the School & Parish Offices Just $25 a ticket! $3,000 grand prize $1,500 second place $500 third place $100 to 4th to 10th places Early Bird drawings for $100 on the 15th of March, April & May For every 8 tickets that you sell, your name is put in the incentive raffle; win $1,000 (with the option of using it as a tuition credit for St. Thecla School or General Anders Polish School)