Third Sunday of Lent March 8th, 2015 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 The Order of Mass is on page 2. The month of March is dedicated to the Devotion of St. Joseph A litany can be found on page 4. Business Manager-Mr. Joe Wojtowicz School Principal: Mr. Dan Gargano Music Director: Mr. Aaron Dixon Religious Education Coordinator: Mr. Ron Mazzoni 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 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
The Order of Mass Processional Hymn: Third Sunday in Lent The Introductory Rites Sanctuary (See refrain below) 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-364729 Sign of the Cross and Greeting Penitential Act: Please Kneel The Confiteor followed by the Kyrie Eleison Gloria (omitted during Lent) Collect At the conclusion, all reply: Amen. THE LITURGY OF THE WORD The readings can be found on page 80 of the Breaking Bread Hymnal. Responsorial Psalm: Ps. 19:8-11 Lord, you have the words of everlasting life. Gospel Acclamation (Stand) Glory and Praise to you, Lord, Jesus Christ. Chant Verse, R/. Homily Profession of Faith 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) (Sing as a responsorial) 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 2 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. R/. We proclaim your death, O Lord, and profess your resurrection, until you come again. 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 Lord s Prayer The Sign of Peace The Communion Rite At the fraction, the Agnus Dei begins. Holy Communion 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 Antiphon (Ps. 85: 9-14) R/. Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation. Chant Verse, R/. Communion Hymn 414 In Christ Alone Silent Prayer Prayer after Communion At the conclusion, all reply: Amen. The Concluding Rite Hail Holy Queen and Prayer to St. Michael (on next page 4) The Blessing and Dismissal Retiring Procession: 132 Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days St. Flavian After the 5:00pm Mass you are invited to remain for Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament with the First Saturday Fatima Rosary group. The Rite is found on the back inside cover of the hymnal. 3
Prayers 4 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. 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. LITANY TO ST. JOSEPH We invite you to pray this at home during the month of March. When this litany is prayed in public, the congregation responds to a leader with the words in italics. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. God, the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us. God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us. God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us. Holy Trinity, One God, have mercy on us. Holy Mary, pray for us (after each line) Saint Joseph, Renowned offspring of David, Light of Patriarchs, Spouse of the Mother of God, Chaste guardian of the Virgin, Foster-father of the Son of God, Diligent protector of Christ, Head of the Holy Family, Joseph most just, Joseph most chaste, Joseph most prudent, Joseph most strong, Joseph most obedient, Joseph most faithful, Mirror of patience, Lover of poverty, Model of artisans, Glory of home life, Guardian of virgins, Pillar of families, Solace of the wretched, Hope of the sick, Patron of the dying, Terror of demons, Protector of Holy Church, Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, Spare us, O Lord. Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us, O Lord. Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us. V. He made him the lord of His house: R. And ruler of all His substance. Let us pray. O God, who in Thine unspeakable providence didst vouchsafe to choose blessed Joseph to be the spouse of Thine own most holy Mother: grant, we beseech Thee, that we may deserve to have him for our intercessor in heaven, whom we reverence as our defender on earth: who livest and reignest world without end. Amen.
Weekly Parish Information Mass Intentions Mon. Mar. 9th, 8:30am +Josephine Parrillo Tue. Mar. 10th, 8:30am +Dominik Horak Wed. Mar. 11th, 8:30am + Roberta Glab Thur. Mar. 12th, 8:30am +Pete & Denis Bobulski Fri. Mar. 13th, 8:30am +For the Parishioners Sat. Mar. 14th, 8:30am +David E. Long 5:00pm +Josephine Podgorny Sun. Mar. 15th, 8:00am +Richard & Ricky Prugar 10:00am Collective intentions +Bernice Boruki +James Moriarty +Victoria & Robert Johnson +George R. Hill +Edmund C. Granquist +Margaret M. O`Hara +Helen Kumiega +Thomas P. O`Hara +Irene Saraniec +Michael O`Hara +Benjamin Mendoza +The Deceased members of the Sweeney Family 11:30 a.m. Mass in Polish +Stanley Ksiazek-1rocznica smierci +Maria Pardol +Franciszek Koziol +Jan Irla +Michalina Koszczewa +Stefania & Roman Dabros SI: W Bogu wiadomej intencji Parish Calendar for this week Monday Mar.9th- Sport Practices-3-9:15pm Girls Scouts-6-7:30pm-SJW Tuesday Mar.10th- Sport Practices-3:9:15pm-gym Boy Scouts-6:30-7:30pm-SJW Women's Council Mtg. (6pm set up) 7pm-9pm-RH Boy Scouts-6:15-8pm-QoP Wednesday Mar.11th - Adoration 1 to 3pm followed with Benediction Sport Practices-3-8:30pm- gym, school kitchen Music set-up-6-7pm-church Adult Choir-7-9pm-church Thursday Mar.12th- Al-Anon Mtg-9:30-11am-SJW Sport Practices-3-5:30pm-gym,school kitchen Bible study-7-9pm-parish dining room Boy Scouts-7-8:30pm-gym Boy Scouts-7-7:30pm-RH Friday Mar.13th- Sport Practices-3-9pm-gym,school kitchen Bible Study (Polish)-6:30-9pm-QoP Stations Of the cross-7pm English 8pm Polish Saturday Mar.14th- Gen.Anders Polish School-9am-12:30pm-QoP, SJW, RH Gen.Anders Dance-12:30-3pm-QoP, SJW Sunday Mar.15th- Sport Practices-7:30-9pm-gym Remember this Sunday to set clocks 1hour ahead! Second collection next weekend: Church in central and eastern Europe. Weekly Contributions: March 1st, 2015 Total Collection......$ 9,711.11 Maintenance Fund...$ 50.00 School Fund.....$ 66.00 Children s Envelopes......$ 0.00 Parking Lot Fund.$ 136.00 Sharing Parish..$ 264.00 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 Irene Saraniec Lorraine Bernacki Ever wonder who the Knights of Columbus are? Ever consider becoming a member? To find out who these men are and for more information about joining contact Tony Mangiaracina Field Agent at (773) 202-0234. SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Third Sunday of Lent; First Scrutiny; Daylight Saving Time begins; Monday: St. Frances of Rome Friday: Abstinence READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 2 Kgs 5:1-15b; Ps 42:2, 3; 43:3, 4; Lk 4:24-30 Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6-7bc, 8-9; Mt. 18:21-35 Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20; Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: Jer 7:23-28; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Lk 11:14-23 Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Ps 81:6c-11ab, 14, 17; Mk 12:28-34 Saturday: Hos 6:1-6; Ps 51:3-4, 18-21ab; Lk 18:9-14 Sunday: 2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23; Ps 137:1-6; Eph 2:4-10; Jn 3:14-21 5
Keep in mind... 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, 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 Maria Baratti Frank Bednarczyk Frank Bednarz Gino Belcaster John Belcaster Christina Bennett Rosemary Besyk David Bergthal Stella Bieniek 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 Eileen Conway Mike Curtin John Dooley Sophie Dembek Jackie Dubiel Burke Daniel Donald Edsey Kenneth Ellinger Kristen Formanski Nicolette Garrigan Frank Gibbons Joan Giuntoli Loretta Golubski Ann Gosciniak Joseph Guidice Ireta Gross Patrick Hall Gerald Halvey Dorothy Hennessey Frank Herbig Gerald Halvey Teresa Jozefczak Tommy Kernan Wladyslawa Kielar Beverly Kisiel Rita Koch Mary Kozlowski Stephanie Krupa Sophie Lally Anita Lapiszko Mary Lavalle Elizabeth Link Joan Lonasney Arlene Lewandowski Elizabeth Link Dorothy Lyjak Wanda Marshall 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 Thomas Podgorny Roman Poniatowski Vincent Platt Raymond Prybil Joe Pulizzano Virginia Romarynowski Stanley Sadej Anthony Sansone Mary Sarlo Peter Schroeder Eugenia Siemianowski Janina Sikora Laura Smith John Tentele Dorothy Taylor Janina Sroka Helena Starzynska Dorothy Struck Helen Surdey Patricia Timm Janis Taylor Judith Wolff-Stenzel Cecilia Walega Christine Wasowski Mary Widelka Anthony Wiorski Irene Wlezien Edward Wnek Julia Wojtanowski Paul Wyncott Julia Zeler Rose Zemba 6
Parish Consultation in Preparation for the Synod of Bishops The Vocation and Mission of the Family in the Church and in the Contemporary World Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, has called together two synods or meetings of representative bishops from throughout the world to consider the family. The first synod took place last fall, and the second will take place this coming October. Our own Archbishop Cupich has been named as an alternate delegate to the synod. As he prepares to offer a perspective to his fellow bishops in the United States and in turn to the Synod Office preparing for the November meeting in Rome, Archbishop Cupich wants to hear the voice of the people of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Consider using this brief survey to help him prepare for his work. If you wish please write your thoughts to the questions below and return them to the parish office and they will be forwarded to Archbishop Cupich. The full documentation, called the Lineamenta or guidelines, along with discourses by Pope Francis and two articles, can be found at the archdiocesan website: www.archchicago.org. Parish Consultation Form From the Office of the Archbishop How has family life been a grace or a blessing from God for you? In what way does our American culture at this historical moment help or hinder our families from being the families that God wants them to be? In your experience, what are the main challenges that families face today? How can we as a Church respond to those challenges? Can you suggest ways that parishes can include and be more available to those who might be overlooked when we consider family life, for example, single people, the widowed, single parents, divorced or separated, those who identify as gay or lesbian, and others? Formularz konsultacyjny parafii Czy życie rodzinne jest łaską i błogosławieństwem danymi Wam od Pana? Podaj przykłady. W jaki sposób współczesna kultura amerykańska, w tym konkretnym momencie historii, pomaga lub utrudnia naszym rodzinom stawanie się takimi, jakimi Bóg chciałby, aby one były? W oparciu o własne doświadczenia powiedz, jakie są największe wyzwania, przed którymi stoją współczesne rodziny? W jaki sposób my, jako Kościół możemy odpowiadać na te wyzwania? Co parafie, Twoim zdaniem, mogłyby zrobić dla włączenia tych, o których być może trochę zapomniano, kiedy mówi się o życiu rodzinnym? Co można zrobić, aby parafie były bardziej dostę pne dla takich ludzi, jak na przykład: osoby samotne, wdowcy, matki lub ojcowie samotnie wychowujący dzieci, osoby rozwiedzione lub żyjące w separacji, a także ci, którzy utożsamiają się z homoseksualistami i dla innych? The chart above shows the St. Thecla offertory collections fiscal year-to-date through January. A reference to last year s January year-to-date collection and to the January 2015 year-to-date budget is also shown. Monthly electronic giving (ParishPay) is included in the totals above. Stewardship of Treasure We have fallen $31,411 short of our fiscal year-to-date collections budget through January. Disappointingly, our January fiscal year-to-date collections were $26,060 lower than the same period last year. A message from the Finance Council: Please use your weekly contribution envelopes or consider enrolling today in ParishPay our electronic giving option to consistently prioritize your support of our parish. More than half-way through this fiscal year, the Sunday weekly collections continue to fall well short of the budget that we established. Also concerning is that - in total, our collections are running lower than last fiscal year. Will you help us begin to narrow this budget gap? We need to maintain the momentum of the great financial progress we made in recent years. Have you missed a donation that you can catch up on? Are you able to increase your Sunday contribution this year if you haven t done so already? 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!
Parish Life Confessions Saturdays 4:00 to 4:45pm (English) Sundays 11:00 to 11:30am (Polish) Bible Study (parish office) Thursday 7:00pm in English Friday 6:30pm in Polish (except 1st Friday) Stations of the Cross - Fridays in Lent 7:00pm in English 8:00pm in Polish St Thecla / St Eugene s 2015 Lenten Mission, March 16-18, 2015 Serving our Neighbors across the Archdiocese of Chicago Where: St Thecla Church Each evening begins at 7:00pm Mon., March 16: Bishop Joseph N. Perry, Auxiliary Bishop Archdiocese of Chicago Topic: How can we better foster the Love of God and the love of neighbor across the Archdiocese of Chicago? Bishop Perry was ordained as a Priest: May 24, 1975, for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. He taught at the Catholic University of America, Washington D.C.,J.C.L (Licentiate in Canon Law) - 1981 - Canon Law Instructor. He was ordained Bishop June 29, 1998, Chicago, IL Officer - Zacchaeus House, South Side Chicago - It is a home for men who need to take time to heal as well as a provide a home for those men who are homeless. Archbishop Emeritus George describes Zacceaus House as a "transitional safe house" for men who want spiritual direction. Tues., March 17: Deacons Dennis Brown and Mark Duffey Vicariate I Archdiocese of Chicago Topic: Just Neighbors Presentation Inspiring us to greater service to our neighbors in need. Mark Duffey (left) was ordained a Deacon in the Archdiocese of Chicago in 1999. In addition to his Liturgical and Sacramental service, he has been active in ministry for 30+ years in retreats on topics of social justice, faith formation and respect life programs. Dennis Brown was ordained a Deacon in 1988. His ministry work includes: Pastoral Associate/Director of Adult Faith Formation at St.Mary s in Buffalo Grove and St. Patrick Wadsworth (19 years), and manager of Faith-based Relations for America's Second Harvest for the past 4 years. Now retired he is now assigned as a Deacon to Catholic Charities. Wed., March 18: Sister Kate O Leary Our Lady of the Angels Mission Topic: How the Our Lady of the Angels Mission brings the light of Christ to their neighbors in the Humboldt Park Neighborhood. Sr. Kate O'Leary was born and raised in Chicago. She attended St. Cornelius School and Resurrection High School. She received a Bachelors in Nursing from Xavier University, Cincinnati OH. In 2009, After working at Loyola Medical Center for 3 years as a nurse, she entered the Franciscans of the Eucharist. Since then, she has continued to serve the poor on the West Side of Chicago out of The Mission of Our Lady of the Angels. Sr. Kate is pictured with Sr. Stephanie at the summer bible camp for Our Lady of Angels. The St. Thecla Women's Council Lenten Service Project: We are collecting items for Kolbe House; a house that helps inmates during their transition time. Some items on their wish list are writing supplies, stamps, men's underwear sizes M, L, XL, white athletic socks, and gift certificates to Payless Shoes, or Office Max/Office Depot. Any monetary/gift certificates can be dropped of at the Parish office in on envelope marked "Women's Council". We will have a box in the usher's room for the above mentioned items. Thank you for your help and support. Questions please call Diane at 773-774-5205. Our next general meeting is this coming Tuesday please join us. The topic is a Lenten reflection with the bread and soup meal. The change of date is due to our parish is hosting the Lenten Mission with St. Eugene parish. For this mission STWC is coordinating the refreshments that are served each evening after the presentation. (See the article above.) The plan is to serve light snacks, cake and coffee. Chefs, cooks and/or bakers that would like to help provide these items please call Maribeth @773-266- 3831 drop off will be at 6pm each evening in the church vestibule. Thank you in advance for any help you can provide. Save the date Saturday, June 6th - St. Thecla Neighborhood Block Party Annual raffle tickets go on sale $25 a ticket! 8
Stewardship of Time and Talent St. Thecla Music Ministry Dear Parents, I would like to thank you and all the children who participated in the Christmas Eve Children s Choir. The students did a great job! We are pleased to announce the upcoming schedule for the Children s choir. This choir will now be comprised of students in Grades 1-8. Upcoming Mass Dates Palm Sunday, March 29 th ---9 AM Call May Crowning, May 3 rd ---9 AM Call Rehearsal Schedule Sunday, March 8th, 4PM Sunday, March 22 nd, 4 PM Sunday, April 12 th, 4 PM Sunday, April 26 th, 4 PM We also 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 me for more information (see below). Open Call to Parishioners Please consider being a part of the Adult Choir at St. Thecla. We rehearse every week from 7-830 PM on Wednesday evenings. The choir sings twice a month. We would love to have you be a part of this ministry. Warmest regards and blessings, Mr. Aaron Dixon, Director of Music (773)-792-3077 x.203 adixon@saintthecla.org Holy Week HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE 2015 Friday, March 27 1;30 and 6:30pm Living Stations of the Cross presented by St. Thecla 8th grade students Palm Sunday Weekend (March 28-29) Sat. Mass at 5:00pm Sun. Mass at 8:00, 10:00am (in English) 11:30am (in Polish) Confessions 11:30am to 3:00pm (in English & Polish) Holy Thursday, April 2 8:30am Morning Prayer 7:00pm Mass of the Lord s Supper and Washing of the Feet Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament follows Mass until midnight Good Friday, April 3 8:30am Morning Prayer Liturgy of the Lord s Passion, Veneration of the Cross and Holy Communion 3:00pm in English 5:00pm in Polish 7:30pm Stations of the Cross (in English) Holy Saturday, April 4 8:30am Morning Prayer 11:30am to 12:30pm Blessing the Easter Food Baskets 8:00pm Easter Vigil Mass (fulfills Sunday obligation) Easter Sunday, April 5 5:30am Procession and Easter Mass in Polish 8:00 and 10:00 Masses in English 11:30am Mass in Polish Rekolekcje wielkopostne -beda prowadzone w jezyku polskim przez ksiezy Salwatorianow od poniedzialku 23 marca do srody 25 marca o godzinie 7 wieczorem kazdego dnia w naszym kosciele. Temat rekolekcji juz wkrotce zostanie podany przez ksiezy Salwatorianow. Wszystkich serdecznie zapraszamy. Polski Dystrykt AA-tel 312-458-0625 www.polskieaachicago.com Leczenie uzaleznien: Zrzeszenie Polsko-Amerykanskie-773-282-8206- Ola-wewnetrzny 346, Piotr wewnetrzny 347. Schronisko dla bezdomnych-tel 773-282-8206, wewnetrzny 326 lub 319. Stop przemocy tel.773-282-8206 wewnetrzny 333 lub 331 (ofiary przemocy). 357 lub 344 sprawcy przemocy Haymarket Center-leczenie uzaleznien (po polsku) Daniel-312-208-6309, Andrzej-312-217-5208, Grzegorz- 312-208-0341 Anawim-schronisko dla bezdomnych 773-486-8342 www.trojcowo.com lub 1125 N.Cleaver St. Chicago Dzienna Pomoc Bezdomnym-Kosciol Sw.Jacka 773-342-3636 www.bazylikaswietegojacka.com Rainbow Hospice Centrum Wsparcia w zalobie-847-292-2342 www.rainbowhospice.org/polish
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.
St. Thecla School Lenten Project to Help the Poor Our 3rd and 5th graders are working together to help those in need. As a special service project, students perform good deeds and collect items to help out the Mission of Our Lady of the Angels, located in the Humboldt Park area. Our students learn that we can grow closer to Jesus by doing kind acts for others. Visiting someone who doesn't have many visitors, doing extra housework for a parent, reading to a younger brother or sister, saving spending money in order to support to a good cause, and helping a neighbor with a chore are all kind acts that "make a difference." On their Lenten activity page students will color in a stone and record their daily good deed. After the student reaches a stepping stone marked with an x, they will have earned the opportunity to make a special donation. Students will be encouraged to bring in an item to school to help this worthy cause. Our special collaboration project started Ash Wednesday and will conclude Holy Thursday. Mr. Cerjak and Mrs. Herrmann The new doors on the school look great! The generous and tireless work of the Athletic Council, St. Thecla Women s Club and the Family School Association made this possible. Our sincerest thanks!!!! Congratulations to the St. Thecla parish students who were named to the Honor Roll for the 1st Semester at Resurrection College Prep High School. 1st Honors Elisabeth Kern Marikay Mester Margaret Buzzo Margaret Dabrowski Carley Kolodziej Ivy Witczak Maeve Dougherty Destiny Morris Carissa Fagiano Katelyn O`Grady Maggie Yarnold Breanna Klauss Lauren Kuszynski Sarah Ranallo Abbey Rosenquist Angela Yonan Shannon Borner Hannah Dietz Olivia O`Hehir Ruth Gleason 2nd Honors Jamie Campbell Julia DeMovic Caitlin Ebervein Alexis Lombardi Noelle Dragon Kelly Barone Mary Quinn Year Of Sacraments / Rok Sakramentow