SAINT LUKE PARISH THE COUNTRY PARISH IN THE HEART OF DUPAGE 421 Cochise Court, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188 Tele: 630/668-1325 www.stlukecarolstream.org All Masses are celebrated at St. Luke Church, 401 Cochise Ct. SATURDAY EVENING MASS: 5:00pm SUNDAY MASSES: 8:30 & 11:00am HOLY DAY MASSES: As announced in bulletin WEEKDAY MASS: Are in the Church at the times announced BAPTISMS: Parents are expected to be practicing Catholics, and registered in the parish. Baptisms are celebrated at the times scheduled. MARRIAGE: Marriages should be arranged at least 6 months in advance. If either party is under 19 years of age, Diocesan policy requires special instruction and a date cannot be given until the instructions have been completed and the Chancery Office has granted permission. CHURCH ARRANGEMENTS ARE TO BE MADE FIRST. Hall and other social arrangements are to be made after the Church date has been set. Weddings are not performed on Sundays. FUNERALS: Arrangements for a funeral must be made with the Parish office by the Funeral Director before publication of notice in the newspaper and the time or date is set for the Funeral. SICK CALLS: Call the Parish Office at any time. If there is anyone at home who cannot get to Mass or the Sacraments because of illness or advanced age, please let Father know. You can reach him on his cell at 630/200-2501. Family members may request to take communion to other members confined at home. HOSPITAL CALLS: If you or one of your Catholic neighbors is entering the hospital, please let us know. Time and distance permitting we will do our best to visit you. SACRAMENTAL RECONCILIATION: Confession is available at any time upon request, and at times announced in the bulletin. NEW PARISHIONERS: Our heart is big enough for all. Our parish accepts those who wish to be enriched with the Good News of Jesus. Go where you are fed. If you wish to have your spirit fed at St. Luke's, we ask that you commit yourself to our community. We invite you to try us and join us if you are willing to commit to sharing your journey of Faith with us. Please introduce yourself to Father and call the parish office to register. INSTRUCTIONS IN THE FAITH: For questions and instructions in the faith or to become a part of RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults), please call the Religious Education Office at 630/665-2322. ST. LUKE S MEMORIAL FUND: Bequests or special donations to our Parish Memorial Fund may be made by contacting the Parish Center. We are a parish committed to Stewardship. This means that every parishioner with an income is invited to use a Sunday envelope, since we expect to meet our needs from our Parish Collection at the Offertory of the Mass. Your time and talent is also a very important part of belonging to your parish.
JULY 8, 2018 FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION St. Luke Parish Rev. Danilo Soriano Pastor Religious Education Tel: 630/665-2322 stlrfp@aol.com Parish Office Tel: 630/668-1325 Parish Office E-Mail: stloff@aol.com Website: www.stlukecarolstream.org OBSTACLES The prophet Ezekiel, Saint Paul, and the Lord Jesus share something in common in today s scripture readings. They all experience obstacles to their ministry. Ezekiel is summoned to prophesy to the Israelites, who are [h]ard of face and obstinate of heart (Ezekiel 2:4). Saint Paul recounts how he has been given a thorn in the flesh (2 Corinthians 12:7). The Lord Jesus is unable to perform many signs in his native place. The Gospel tells us that [he] was amazed at their lack of faith (Mark 6:6). We too sometimes encounter obstacles as we travel along the journey of faith. So often we experience weakness on this journey. Let the words of the Lord to Saint Paul encourage us today: My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9). Last week s Treasure mentioned the Nuns of the Battlefield, religious sisters from several communities who served as nurses in the Civil War. Florence Nightingale had only instituted female nurses a decade before in the Crimean War, so the idea of women tending to wounded soldiers was extraordinary. The medical and sanitary conditions on the battlefields were appalling, and the sisters were nearly all teachers. Few had any medical training beyond what they had learned as youngsters in the family. Anti-Catholic prejudice was so deeply entrenched in America that sisters could not wear their habits in public. These sisters were the first, and people on both the Union and Confederate sides soon began to marvel at their bravery, efficiency, and respect for Protestant soldiers. More than six hundred sisters from twenty-one communities went to war, serving in wretched conditions. They were tough and single-minded, efficient and fearless. After the war, sisters could appear in public everywhere in the reunited nation, and often received the praise and gratitude of grateful soldiers and family members on behalf of their sister nurses. An outdoor monument to the Nuns of the Battlefield stands in Washington at M Street and Rhode Island Avenue. The inscription reads: They comforted the dying, nursed the wounded, carried hope to the imprisoned, gave in His name a drink of water to the thirsty. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
MASSES CELEBRATED DURING THE WEEK ARE HELD IN THE CHURCH SATURDAY JULY 7 4:15 4:45pm Confessions 5:00 Joseph Neff req. by Mary Breinig SUNDAY JULY 8 8:30am St. Luke Parish Memorial Society 11:00 The People of St. Luke Parish Please pray for the sick in our parish, especially Pat Angelo, Yecenia Bosley, Doris Costa, Disabled Vets, Angel Faulkner, and John Rossi. Please remember our beloved dead and the men and women who have given their lives for our country. MONDAY JULY 9 Mass will not be celebrated today TUESDAY JULY 10 8:00am The intentions of the Celebrant WEDNESDAY JULY 11 8:00am The Intentions of the Celebrant THURSDAY JULY 12 8:00am The intentions of the Celebrant FRIDAY JULY 13 8:00am The intentions of the Celebrant SATURDAY JULY 14 2:00pm Baptisms 4:15 4:45 Confessions 5:00 The People of St. Luke Parish SUNDAY JULY 15 8:30am Ralph Dinges req. by St. Luke Council of Catholic Women 11:00 Ron Zenarosa req.by Sunny Zenarosa
TODAY S READINGS First Reading They shall know that a prophet has been among them (Ezekiel 2:2-5). Second Reading I am content with weaknesses and hardships for the sake of Christ (2 Corinthians 12:7-10). Gospel The people said: Where did this man get all this? Is he not the carpenter, the son of Mary? (Mark 6:1-6). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Hos 2:16, 17b-18, 21-22; Ps 145:2-9; Mt 9:18-26 Tuesday: Hos 8:4-7, 11-13; Ps 115:3-10; Mt 9:32-38 Wednesday: Hos 10:1-3, 7-8, 12; Ps 105:2-7; Mt 10:1-7 Thursday: Hos 11:1-4, 8c-9; Ps 80:2ac, 3b, 15-16; Mt 10:7-15 Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Ps 51:3-4, 8-9, 12-14, 17; Mt 10:16-23 Saturday: Is 6:1-8; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Mt 10:24-33 Sunday: Am 7:12-15; Ps 85:9-14; Eph 1:3-14 [3-10]; Mk 6:7-13 Visit our church at: flocknote.com/stlukeparish3 Text stlukeparish to 84576 from your phone to subscribe to updates. In To box, type 84576 In Message box, type stlukeparish or Text STOP to 84576 to stop txt notifications at any time. Text HELP for help. There is no charge for this service, but your carrier message and data rates may apply. View privacy policy & conditions at www.flocknote.com/txt. YELLOW IRISES Have you enjoyed the yellow irises that bloom around our church? We need to divide them so, this week and next week we will have some available for you to take. They will be available outside of the front door just under the windows. Planting and care instructions are available. They grow best in a sunny well drained location. We are not asking any fee. Just take what you can plant and enjoy their flowers next spring. The Gardening Angels WE LOVE HAVING YOU AS PART OF OUR FLOCK! BLESSING FOR ALL EXPECTANT PARENTS Since our parish family consists of many young couples expecting new arrivals, there will be a special blessing for all expectant parents (Moms and Dads) at all the Masses on Saturday and Sunday July 21st & 22nd. Also, any adoptive parents expecting the arrival of a newcomer to your family are welcome to come forward for this blessing. Let s keep in touch! Get important updates via email and text. This new tool we re using lets you choose what info you d like to receive via email or text message from the various ministries and groups in our church. You can unsubscribe any time. There are 2 easy ways to connect (pick one): When children live with criticism, they learn to condemn. When children live with hostility, they learn to fight. When children live with ridicule, they learn to be shy. When children live with shame, they learn to feel guilty. When children live with tolerance, they learn to be patient. When children live with encouragement, they learn confidence. When children live with security, they learn to have faith. When children live with fairness, they learn justice.
When children live with praise, they learn to appreciate. When children live with approval, they learn to like themselves. When children live with acceptance and friendship. They learn to find Love in the world. Linda Knowles July 18th Pete Newburn, How To Bear Good Fruit: A Comparison of Two Trees July 25th Nancy Kreuzer, Human Frailty; Divine Redemption: A Story of God s Intervention August 1st Jack Rigert of the John Paul II Renewal Center Open to all young adults 18+. Food and delicious beer is available for purchase! We will meet in Emmett s downstairs Tap Room. JERICHO RESTAURANT FUNDRAISER CCW THANKS YOU CCW would like to thank everyone who attended our 6 th annual BBQ and Bunco held on June 9th. It bears repeating that once again we had such a wonderful evening because of all the volunteers, players and supporters. We could not hold such a great event without each and every one of you. Despite the hot weather, laughter, food and fun filled the evening. Special thanks go out to Steve Scurto who did all the grilling and Russ Milschewski and Dave DeRango who were our main kitchen helpers. We had many wonderful and tasty dishes. Also, a first for our CCW Bunco was a player Luke Sanders who won all 12 games and thus was the Biggest Winner. Pat Kenneally was our Biggest Loser, Joe Marks had the most Big Buncos and Gracyn Sanders had the most Little Buncos. Thanks again and we hope to see you on September 29 th for our next Bunco event. THEOLOGY ON TAP Join our summer speaker series hosted by St. Michael Catholic Church at Emmett s Brewing in downtown Wheaton. Speaker Schedule, Wednesdays at 7:00pm July 11th Fr. Max Behna, Me? A saint! A look at Pope Francis latest Encyclical on becoming a saint in modern times. EAT OUT 2 HELP OUT Thursday, July 19th 11:00am - 11:00pm Village Tavern & Grill 291 South Schmale Road Carol Stream, IL 60188 630-668-1101 Help St. Luke s raise $14,000 for the removal of asbestos tile from Jericho Community room. Please dine at Village Tavern & Grill on the date shown above. St. Luke will receive 20% of the pretaxed bill when you present the coupon to your server. Coupons are available in church, in the bulletin and online stlukecarolstream.org JERICHO REMODEL WILL HAPPEN BUT WE CAN T GET THERE WITHOUT YOU!
WELCOME VETERANS Carol Stream VFW Post 10396 now meets at St. Luke Parish on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm. Eligible Veterans please join us and help us help Vets in the local areas. CATHOLIC CHARITIES BACK TO SCHOOL FAIR The DuPage County Back to School Fair, coordinated by Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet will be held on Wednesday, August 1st, from 11:00am to 6:00pm at St. Francis High School (2130 Roosevelt Rd.) in Wheaton. This annual summer event is a major countywide effort to help families who are living on low-incomes access important services to begin the school year on a positive note. Children who attend the fair will receive free medical and dental services; vital information about local programs and services; and a new backpack with school supplies! Parents must bring the following items to the fair: Proof of income Recent pay stubs, tax return or public aid card and LINC card together If you cannot provide this information, you must bring cash income verification (written letter from your employer, recent bank statements, or a note from a caseworker). Proof of address in DuPage County Photo I.D., driver s license, or state I.D., and a recent utility bill or lease. Identification for children Birth certificate or medical card. Volunteer opportunities are also available at this event! To volunteer, contact Joy Newburn at 630-495-8008 or jnewburn@cc-doj.org. Please visit catholiccharitiesjoliet.org to learn more about Catholic Charities Back to School Fair. HOPE FLOATS: AN EVENING CRUISE TO BENEFIT CATHOLIC CHARITIES, DIOCESE OF JOLIET! Join Catholic Charities Board of Young Professionals for a cruise along the Fox River on Saturday, August 18th from 6:30pm 9:00pm. The boat leaves from 2 North Avenue in St. Charles. Cost is $65 per ticket for an enchanting evening that includes gourmet food, beer, and wine. Tickets are available at catholiccharitiesjoliet.org or 815/724-1140. This event will directly benefit the mission of Catholic Charities to serve the neediest in our community. Questions, contact Julie at jmprimozic@gmail.com. For more information about Catholic Charities, visit catholiccharitiesjoliet.org. FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JULY 8, 2018 I will rather boast most gladly of my weaknesses, in order that the power of Christ may dwell with me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 WORDS John Clarke Fair words butter no parsnips. ONLY HALFWAY You can only go halfway into the darkest forest; then you are coming out the other side. Chinese proverb
LESSONS FROM A FARMER Summer often reminds pastor Walter Wangerin Jr. of his father-in-law, a farmer. Farmers, he writes, remember that we belong to the earth, and the earth belongs to God. Recalling his father-in-law working the fields, he states, Surely I don t suppose that we shall live by the horse again, but I plead that we live on this earth with reverence. Because God gave people dominion over creation (see Genesis 1:28), we are God s emblem within the universe, God s signature upon the work he had accomplished, Wangerin writes. We were placed here to serve God by serving the earth and so to be served by it. Who demonstrates that better than a farmer nurturing soil and seeds to yield abundant harvest? By his reverential stance, Wangerin concludes, the farmer calls again for honor to God and kindness to creation, that we dress and till and keep it rightly. based on Measuring the Days Copyright 2018 by Communication Resources. All rights reserved The Newsletter Newsletter (ISSN 0885-6966) is published monthly by Communication Resources, Inc. PO Box 36269, Canton OH 44735, Phone: 1-800-992-2144. E-mail: service@newsletternewsletter.com. Web site: www.newsletternewsletter.com. NEW PARISHIONER REGISTRATION PARISHIONER INFORMATION UPDATE FORM We welcome you and are very happy that you have chosen to celebrate Mass with us. Your registration is important, especially when it is time for a Baptism, wedding or funeral. We are often asked to provide letters as affidavits for Baptismal and Confirmation sponsors. We can only do this if you are a registered and active member of our parish. Please fill out the attached form to register with the parish or to make any necessary changes for information currently on file. You can drop this form in the collection basket, or call the parish office at 630/668-1325 to register. Please check one: New Parishioner Change of Name/Status Change of address/phone Moving, please remove from parish mailing list Mr. & Mrs. Miss Ms. Mr. Last Name: First Name: Current Address: City: Phone Number: Zip: Alternate Number: Email Address: