Christ the Servant Catholic Church 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time February 23, 2014 Our Mission Christ the Servant Parish is a welcoming Catholic faith community gathered together to gratefully share and live the Eucharist, the inspiration of the Gospel, the presence of the Holy Spirit, and to follow Christ's example in service of others. Special points of interest: Catholic Relief Services, from our Bishop, page 2 Lent begins March 5 Lenten Mission with John Donahue- Grossman, March 16/17/18 Ministry Schedule, page 5 Save a Life Respecting Life means much more than saving unborn babies, as important as that is. Respecting Life means caring for people who are in need, through our donations to charity, through our participation in PADS ministry to the homeless (coming up at the end of March), and through giving the gift of life through blood donation. Sign up today to give the gift of life at our March 15 blood drive. Manual signup sheets are in the narthex; see page 3 for online registration information. Our Parish ~ Our Spiritual Home
Page 2 February 23, 2014 FROM BISHOP CONLON CRS: Restore the Church. Build the Future Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Soon, the Diocese of Joliet will take up the collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe. This Collection funds grants that provide pastoral care, affordable shelter, and a cultural and spiritual education for suffering people who live in areas formerly under Soviet control. This special collection is a way for Catholics in the United States to stand in solidarity with those who experience the continuing aftermath effects of decades of strife in that part of the world. The bishops and people of these regions face the enormous task of restoring church structures while rebuilding the life of the community. For example, in Bucharest, Romania, the Collection is funding a repair of the New Home Centre. The Centre provides a home for abandoned children, offering them nursery care and preschool education. However, the sisters building was poorly insulated and overcrowded. The repair and expansion project will provide living quarters for children and a separate kindergarten, ensuring that the children live in a safe and welcoming environment. Approximately 40,000 Ukrainians die each year from alcoholism, a remnant of the hopelessness fostered by generations of communist oppression. In response to this tragic predicament, Fr. Andriy Lohin founded four centers to care for those struggling with alcohol addiction and their families. This dynamic priest designed the centers to provide for the physical and spiritual welfare of those suffering the consequences of alcoholism. The centers focus on direct counseling and spiritual therapy, as well as educational outreach to rural villages. Thus far, the program has reached 15,000 people; therapists have conducted more than 350 consultations and visited over 150 villages. In order for projects like these to continue, your help is needed. Our diocese will take up this collection on Ash Wednesday, March 5. Please be generous in the Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe, where your gifts are restoring the Church and building the future. Thank you and God bless you. Most Reverend R. Daniel Conlon Bishop of Joliet P.S. At Christ the Servant, we have a tradition of allocating the Ash Wednesday collection to offset the costs of the Parish Mission. This year, we will allocate half to support the Church in Central and Eastern Europe collection, while retaining the other half for our traditional purpose of offsetting the Parish Mission costs. Your generosity will support both these worthy endeavors.
Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 3 Over 55 Ladies Club Ladies Lunch Out Wednesday, February 26, 2014, 1:30 PM at Called to Discipleship 2201 75th Street, Darien Call Tina F or Darlene J Newcomers welcome! Mark Your Calendar! March 16/17/18 7:00 pm Our Lenten Parish Mission with John Donahue-Grossman Mark your calendar for your opportunity to save a life on March 15! Even if you can t donate blood at the blood drive, you could help welcome people as they arrive to register, or help serve refreshments to those who have donated. Contact Kathy S to cover a shift. Two or three helpers would be good to have from 8-10 am, and one or two helpers would be good for 10am-noon. We are going to have the registration link available through the parish website. That direct web address is: https://ht.heartlandbc.org/donor/schedules/ drive_schedule/2022034
Page 4 February 23, 2014 Religious Formation Grades K 7 Sessions meet this Tuesday and Wednesday Confirmation Service Project: Weekend of March 1st & 2nd Helping with Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal at Mass. If you haven't already done so, let Ms. Jesse know at which Mass you will be helping. Next Classes: Session A Sunday, March 2nd Session A Sunday, March 9th Lenten Mission: March 16-18 at 7:00pm Confirmands are required to attend at least one night of the Mission. Join us on Sunday March 16th for pizza (see below.) F.A.C.T. Families with Active Catholic Teens 6 th -8 th Graders Thank you for supporting our Candy Sale Fundraiser. There is some Equal Exchange organic dark chocolate still available. See Liz Jesse for more information. Thank you to all who helped to prepare and facilitate the First Eucharist retreat. Service Opportunities: Please contact Liz Jesse liz@ctswoodridge.org if you would like to serve our faith community as we celebrate these Lenten traditions: Wednesday March 5th 4:30pm - Ash Wednesday Prayer Service Readers needed. All teens are invited to: Catholic Pizza - with the Priest Sunday, March 16th, 4:30-7pm Come enjoy pizza and conversation with Fr. Frank Vitus & John Donahue-Grossman, our Lenten Mission speaker. Stay for conversation/games with your friends, followed by the first night of our parish mission from 7-8pm. Reservations are required by March 9th! Contact Ms. Jesse 630-910-0770 x12 liz@ctswoodridge.org Friday March 28th 7:00pm - Stations of the Cross Teen Leaders needed. Do you need a Spiritual "Tune-up"? Ever wonder how some people become enthusiastic and on fire about their relationship with God? Join us for a series of six mini-retreats. We will see video presentations by Fr. Albert Haase, OFM, "who will give you the tools and kindling to prepare for the spark of God in your life - and then show you how to fan it into flame until you are set ablaze." We will meet at 11:15am-12:45pm on Sundays: Feb 16, Mar 2, Mar 9, Mar 30, Apr 6, 2014. Supplemental reading materials are available for $15. Contact Liz Jesse for more information or to RSVP.
Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 5 Would you like to participate as a minister, but afraid that you would be assigned times that don t work for you? Each minister/family has the opportunity to block out certain dates and times by completing an Availability Sheet. This sheet lists the upcoming schedule, and gives you to opportunity to block out certain dates and times. You can also request to be scheduled only once per month, or once per schedule. Every minister helps! 630-910-0770. ALTAR MIN: EXT. MINISTERS: LECTORS: HOST TEAMS: Saturday March 1 4:45 PM N Family Marlene N Patti V Jim H Alie P Maureen V Gregory P Debi S Jim P Ron P Next Weekend s MINISTERS Sunday March 2 8:30 AM C Family Michael L Paula R Jose S Melania S Heather S Donna C Steve W Sedlacek F Marijane T Sunday March 2 10:00 AM W Family Deacon A Judy E Barb K Dan R Rita S Kristen M Paul M D Family Respect for All Life The Gospel and Your Family Never before has proclaiming the Gospel on the Family...been more urgent and necessary the opening statement of the Preparatory Document for the upcoming Extraordinary Synod of Bishops on the Family, to be held in October at the Vatican. The document contains a series of questions for bishops to use when they consult with priests and the laity of their dioceses. (As we await the bishops meetings), I offer four practical suggestions for Catholics to become stronger witnesses to the Gospel relative to the family: (1) Let us make the Word of God in Scripture a daily reference in our lives, e.g. praying and reflecting on the daily Mass readings. (2) Let us make the Catechism of the Catholic Church a trusted resource. e.g. the marriage/family sections; (3) Let us pray for strong marriages and families, for healing those that are struggling, and for Pope Francis and the bishops; (4) Let us resolve to be champions for marriage and the family, leading with mercy and unafraid to witness to the beauty of the Church s teaching. Ask the Holy Spirit for guidance as you seek to live out the faith in your family. ~by Andrew Lichtenwalner, USCCB director of the Office of Laity, Marriage, Family Life, and Youth (Fathers for Good Knights of Columbus Columbia Magazine, Feb. 2014) submitted by Dave A The March Respect for Life meeting will be held Tuesday, Mar. 4, after the 8:30 a.m. Mass. We will meet offsite at Andie W S home at 9:15 am. All are welcome as we plan "40 Days for Life" activities, participation in the Lenten Stations of the Cross, and the "Rise and Shine" Project Love breakfast which will be held, Sun., Apr. 5. Questions/comments call Lee W, David A, or Andie W. Catholic Charities Introduces Supportive Services for Veteran Families Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet recently started offering a program to provide supportive services for veteran families (SSVF). SSVF assists eligible veterans who are homeless or imminently at risk of homelessness by helping them stabilize their housing situations. Services provided include case management, vocational counseling, employment assistance, educational assistance, budgeting assistance, housing counseling and support, daily living counseling, linkage to behavioral health services and linkage to VA benefits or additional veteran services available in the community. SSVF temporary financial assistance can help with rental arrearages, security deposits, utility assistance or deposits and moving costs. To learn more, please contact Val Starr at 815-774-4663 ext. 3120 or vstarr@cc-doj.org. Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet is a member of Illinois Joining Forces (IJF), a statewide, public-private network of veteran- and military-serving organizations. For more information about the programs and services provided by Catholic Charities, visit catholiccharitiesjoliet.org. Lenten Reflection 2014 You are invited to a Lenten Reflection Program at Sacred Heart Monastery on either Saturday, March 8, or Tuesday, March 11 from 9-11am. Sister Mary Bratrsovsky, OSB will be the presenter. We will reflect on the passage from Philippians "Christ humbled himself, becoming obedient even to death on the cross". Specifically, we will reflect on the topic of humility according to the Rule of Benedict. This presentation will be followed by the Eucharistic Liturgy at 11:30 am. A tour of the facilities - Sacred Heart Monastery and/or Villa St. Benedict is available by request after Mass. Please RSVP to Sister JoAnne Form 630 725 6013. Program is free, donations appreciated.
Page 6 February 23, 2014 Mass Intentions for the Week We pray for the Sick TABERNACLE LIGHT Nancy Dobias MASS & PRAYER INTENTIONS Saturday, February 22 4:45 PM Margarita DeJesus, r. Maria Filipponi Sunday, February 23 8:30 AM Henry Borkowski, r. Kass family 10:00 AM Marge Steller, r. Mike & Rose Steller Mother of Julius Dasco, r. Christ the Servant Adult Choir Monday, February 24 8:30 AM People of the Parish Tuesday, February 25 8:30 AM Walter Szymanski, r. family & friends Joseph & Virginia Zajac, r. loving family Wednesday, February 26 8:30 AM People of the Parish Thursday, February 27 8:30 AM Richard Buch, r. Bill, Laura & Sarah Kerfin Friday, February 28 8:30 AM People of the Parish Saturday, March 1 4:45 PM People of the Parish Sunday, March 2 8:30 AM Richard Buch, r. Richard & Leona Gordon Henry Borkowski, r. Donna Kovarik 10:00 AM People of the Parish To request a mass, stop by or call the parish office at 630-910-0770. Sacramental Information RITES OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION Adults seeking sacraments are invited to contact the parish office. BAPTISM OF INFANTS Call the Parish Office to register. MARRIAGE Marriage arrangements must be made at least six months in advance by contacting the Parish Office to set the date and reserve the church. Reserve the church before you reserve the reception hall. HOLY ORDERS: Are you thinking of being a priest? Email Fr. Burke Masters at frburke23@aol.com. RECONCILIATION Available Saturdays from 4:00-4:30 pm or by appointment with Fr. Frank. PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK Please contact the parish office for a visit from a priest when sickness occurs or death is imminent for the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. To arrange for Communion to be brought to the sick/homebound members of the parish community, call Deacon Tom F. FUNERALS Arrangements for funerals are usually made in cooperation with the attending funeral home. Contact Fr. Frank for pre-planning of funerals. Baptism Preparation Class: Thursday, March 13, 7:00-8:00PM Fr. John Barrett Louise Boden Mari Cleary Jeff Coole Sophie Czajka Holly Derrico Bob Epstien Jamie Filipponi Jack Finan Cindy Giannini Don Heinrich Anna Mae Husson Hannah Jahn Linda Lagman Marie Magee Gene Mroz Names remain on this list approximately three months. To update the list, call the Parish Office at 630-910-0770 or email corinne@ctswoodridge.org. Thank you. We pray for the Deceased Julie Nelson Dan Ryan Ron Rydzewski Harry Spatero Chris Templin Kim Transon Maribeth Wall Kevin Bowman (brother-in-law of Mary Testolin) We pray for those who Serve Greg Basta, son of Ted Basta Christopher Durkovic, grandson of Joan Kurtz Ben Jalove, nephew of Chuck & Linda Jalove Sam Persin, nephew of Joe & Mary Testolin Joshua Plucinski, grandson of Joan Kurtz Jim Sheehan, godson of Liz Jesse If you have a family member serving overseas, please let us know. We will publish their names in the bulletin to remind everyone to ask for God s blessings on them, that they may return safely to their families. Let us join our prayers for peace and safety with yours. Also, please let us know when they return safely home, so that we may also rejoice with you. Bible Readings Feb. 23-Mar. 2 SUNDAY: Lv 19:1-02,17-18 / 1 Cor 3:16-23 / Mt 5:38-48 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 5:1-6 / Mk 9:41-50 FRIDAY: Jas 5:9-12 / Mk 10:1-12 SATURDAY: Jas 5:13-20 / Mk 10:13-16 SUNDAY: Is 49:14-15 / 1 Cor 4:1-5 / Mt 6:24-34
Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 7 Office Hours & Staff Calendar of Events Parish Giving 8700 Havens Drive Woodridge, Illinois 60517 Phone: (630) 910-0770 Fax: (630) 910-6060 www.ctswoodridge.org Office Hours Monday Friday...9:00 AM 4:30 PM Mass Schedule Monday through Friday...8:30 AM The Rosary is recited following daily Mass. Saturday.....4:45 PM Sunday...8:30 and 10:00 AM Holy Days...consult bulletin or call Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday...4:00 4:30 PM or by appointment Pastoral Staff Fr. Frank K. Vitus, Pastor Ext. 15 email: frfrankv@ctswoodridge.org Tom Fricke, Permanent Deacon Rod Accardi, Permanent Deacon Corinne Hanson, Bus. Manager Ext. 10 Liz Jesse, Religious Formation Director Ext. 12 Donna Kovarik, Music Director Commission Chairpersons Debi Savage, Pastoral Council Barb Kosiek, PPC Co-Chair Jim McIlvain, Administration/Finance Jerry Fialek, Christian Service (scribe) Tony Abellera, (interim) Parish Life Rosada Heintz, Parish Life Co-Chair Marybeth Nunzio, Religious Formation Sister Suzanne Lesniewski, Worship CASH 4 FOOD DRIVE Sunday, February 23 8:30 am RCIA 10:00 am CLOW Monday, February 24 7:00 pm Parish Pastoral Council Tuesday, February 25 4:45 pm-6:00 pm RF classes 6:30 pm-7:45 pm RF classes Wednesday, February 26 4:45 pm-6:00 pm RF classes 6:30 pm-7:45 pm RF classes Thursday, February 27 5:30 pm Joyful Noise Choir Rehearsal 7:30 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal Friday, February 28 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal Saturday, March 1 Sunday, March 2 8:30 am RCIA 8:30 am Confirmation Class A 10:00 am CLOW 11:30 am Baptisms Upcoming Events Mar 5: Ash Wednesday; 8:30 mass, 4:30 prayer service; 7:00 mass Mar 15: 8 am-noon. Blood Drive Mar 16-18: Lenten Mission with John Donahue-Grossman Apr 2: Lenten Reconciliation Services; 1pm & 7pm Please remember to thank our advertisers for their support. In today s first reading, the Israelites are urged to love their neighbors as themselves. In the Gospel, Jesus spells out how we are to do that to give generously to those who ask of us and not to turn our backs on those who seek to borrow. NEEDED WEEKLY: 2013-2014 Parish Expenses $ 6,420.00 Mortgage Payment 3,350.00 Total Needed $ 10,170.00 CONTRIBUTIONS Feb. 8/9: Sunday $ 5,540.72 Debt Reduction 602.00 Total Contributed $ 6,142.72 This week s deficit $ (4,027.28) CONTRIBUTIONS Feb. 15/16: Sunday $ 6,025.64 Holy Day (Solemnity of Mary) 5.00 Debt Reduction 400.00 Total Contributed $ 6,430.64 This week s deficit $ (3.739.36) CONTRIBUTIONS to Charity: Home Missions $ 497.00 Latin America 5.00 Debt to Diocese as of 12/31 $729,407 Registered Households 733 Thank you for your generous support! Did you know Diaper Days continue through the end of the month. Leave a Legacy. You want your heirs to have an estate, not a tax bill. Consider a charitable lead trust. It s a way to Leave a Legacy by benefiting our parish or diocese while you reduce the taxes on your estate. Call the Development Office at 815-221-6100.