Ascension of Our Lord Church 1 S 314 Summit Avenue, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois 60181 Office Phone: 630-629-5810 Fax: 630-953-8251 Parish Web Page: www.ascensionofourlord.net Office Hours Monday - Thursday: 9:00am - 4:00pm Friday: 9:00am - 1:00pm THIRTHY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME NOVEMBER 8, 2015 MOST REVEREND R. DANIEL CONLON - Bishop of Joliet FATHER WILLIAM E. DONNELLY Pastor FATHER WILLIAM T. CULLEN Pastor Emeritus DEACON PETER ROONEY Deacon MOST REVEREND JOSEPH SIEGEL - Auxiliary Bishop WELCOME We welcome all to join us for worship and invite you to become a part of our parish family. We encourage you to be active participants in our parish life. We have a blend of long standing and new families. New members are asked to call the parish office to schedule an appointment for registration. Our doors are open. Let s pray and share in God s amazing gifts together. MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 4:00pm Sunday Mass: 8:00am and 10:00am Monday - Friday: 12:00noon Confessions: Saturday, 3:15pm - 3:45pm WEDDINGS Bride, groom or parents must reside in parish area and be registered parishioners. Please contact the parish office to prepare for your wedding at least six months in advance of your proposed wedding date and before making any preparations for a hall. BAPTISMS Parents must be registered parishioners. Please call the parish office for information about our baptism schedule and preparation requirements. Building the Body of Christ...Into the New Millennium.
Ascension of Our Lord Parish Staff Pastor: Father Bill Donnelly 630-953-4436 pastor@ascensionofourlord.net Deacon: Deacon Peter Rooney 630-953-4410 deaconpeter@ascensionofourlord.net Business Manager: Mr. Richard M. Kaffka 630-953-4433 churchgroup@aol.com Coordinator of Religious Education: Ms. Marcia Velon 630-953-4415 mvelon@ascensionofourlord.net Music Director: Dr. Solveiga Palionis 630-953-4414 spalionis@ascensionofourlord.net Parish Secretary (W-Th-F): Mrs. Lynda Klazura 630-953-4430 lynda@ascensionofourlord.net Parish Secretary and Bulletin Editor (M-T): Mrs. Jean Palasz 630-953-4418 jean@ascensionofourlord.net Priest/Minister Assignments: Ms. Sandra Wittrock 630-953-4418 sandra@ascensionofourlord.net Parish Organizations The following are our parish societies and organizations. If you are interested in joining or helping with any of our activities, kindly contact the person listed below. We welcome and encourage all members. Administration Commission Mr. Richard M. Kaffka 630-953-4433 Children s Liturgy of the Word Mrs. Jan Naborowski 630-400-7342 Choir and Cantors Dr. Solveiga Palionis 630-953-4414 Council of Catholic Women Mrs. Mary Thon 630-834-0628 Lectors Mrs. Paula Rooney 630-953-4431 Legion of Mary Ms. Benita Lim 630-881-8778 Ministers of the Eucharist Mr. Ralph Williams 630-833-9139 Pastoral Care Ministers Mr. Ralph Williams 630-833-9139 Prayer Group Ms. Nilda Cinco 630-847-2181 Ushers Mr. William Cizek, Sr. 630-629-6191 Liturgies for the Week Sunday, November 8, 2015 8:00 AM Intentions of the Parish Family 10:00 AM Bernard Downey - Family Ben Lejcar - Mr. and Mrs. Ron Ohr Mark Leong - Sixto Cardenas Monday, November 9, 2015 12:00 NN Sandra J. Ilagan - Loving Family Living and Deceased Members of the Fitzmaurice and Watts Families - Veronica Tuesday, November 10, 2015 12:00 NN Tara Feldman - Feldman Family Soledad Gabriel - Gabriel Family Wednesday, November 11, 2015 12:00 NN Gertrude Gaynes - Gaynes Family Deceased Members of the Legion of Mary - Legion of Mary Intention of Melissa Rose (Birthday) - Moran Clan Thursday, November 12, 2015 12:00 NN Myles Alexander Ytem - Family Intentions of the Bojan Family Friday, November 13, 2015 12:00 NN Ruth Carroll - George Gorman Family Living and Deceased Members of the Tumino and Demma Families - K&M Demma Saturday, November 14, 2015 4:00 PM Donald Coughlan - Family Bob Lucas - Loving Wife Dan Griffin - Bill Mueller Sunday, November 15, 2015 8:00 AM Intentions of the Parish Family 10:00 AM Raymond G. Andre - Ann Mary Stephens Edilberto Dangca - Solveiga Palionis and Parish Choir Oping Buenavista - Sixto Cardenas St. Vincent de Paul 630-953-4419 2 Ascension of Our Lord 1 S 314 Summit Ave., Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
From Our Pastor Dear Parishioners, These final weeks of the church year focus on events which occurred during Our Lord s last week on earth. He has already entered Jerusalem in triumph on Palm Sunday, and now His enemies are deliberately and assiduously plotting means to destroy Him. Groups like the Pharisees, the Herodians, the Sadducees, and the high priests several of whom were at odds with each other constantly have decided that it is good for one man to die for the nation. So the conspiracy deepens. The temple built by Herod will play a great role in this drama. Jesus will drive the moneychangers out of the temple area, enraged that they have turned this sacred space into a den of thieves. He will declare that they will destroy this temple but in three days He will restore it. At Jesus trial before the Sanhedrin on Holy Thursday night, this statement will be used as a blasphemous insult to Judaism. We, of course, know that He was referring to the temple of His body, but the Jewish leaders did not care about such prophecies. This same temple building, which is the focus of attention now, will be destroyed by the Roman army in 70 AD, never to be rebuilt. On the site of this temple mount are now some of the most sacred shrines of Islam, the Al-Aqsa mosque, supposedly erected over the site where Mohammed was taken up to paradise. In the last several weeks, this temple mount was once again front page news as rumors surfaced that the Israelis were attempting to infiltrate this sacred area. International attempts to dispel these reports and assure peace in this most holy place, a spot revered by Jews, Moslems, and Christians, have been only partially successful. Believers treasure their holy shrines and react violently when they feel they are under attack. On Monday, November 9 th, a church sacred to Catholics will be honored on the feast of its dedication. The church of St. John the Baptist in the Lateran Palace (usually called St. John Lateran) claims to be the Mother and Head of All Churches in Rome and the World. This rather grandiose declaration has some merit. After the emperor Constantine legalized Christianity, he donated the Lateran Palace to the Pope of the time for his residence and church. For the next twelve hundred years the Lateran was the center of papal life in the church. The church built there was the first official building where worship could occur publicly. Even today John Lateran is the cathedral church of Rome, not St. Peter s. Five ecumenical councils will be held in the Lateran Basilica compared to only two at the Vatican. As we honor this most sacred Church, we can identify with all believers of every faith who treasure such spots. They may be built by human hands, but they speak of transcendent mysteries. 1 S 314 Summit Ave., Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 Ascension of Our Lord 3
Minister Schedule Around the Parish SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14-4:00 PM Presider: Comboni Euch. Min.: K. Demma, Carbon, Santucci Lector: M. Demma SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15 8:00 AM Presider: Father Bob Euch. Min.: Bojan, Vacco, Paulick Lector: Amstadt 10:00 AM Presider: Father Damien/Deacon Rooney Euch. Min.: Deacon Rooney, Racila, J. Palisoc Lector: G. Palisoc LITURGY OF THE WORD WITH CHILDREN meets on Sunday at 10:00 a.m. in the Church. If you are interested in helping with this joyous service, please contact Jan Naborowski at 630.400.7342 or email her at nabsnjan@yahoo.com. ASCENSION OF OUR LORD C.C.W. will be sponsoring our monthly coffee on November 8th. All are invited to stop by Corpus Christi after the 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. Masses for refreshments and fellowship. The C.C.W. is always in need of volunteers. If anyone is interested in helping out for an hour, please contact Mary Thon at 630.546.0436. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21-4:00 PM Presider: Father Bob Euch. Min.: McGreevy, Wright, E. Lugo Lector: S. Lugo SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22 8:00 AM Presider: Father Bill/Deacon Rooney Euch. Min.: Deacon Rooney, Bojan, DeChristopher Lector: Paula Rooney 10:00 AM Presider: Father Bill/Deacon Rooney Euch. Min.: Deacon Rooney, P. Butkovich, Jeske Lector: J. Butkovich Trusting widows play a significant role in this weekend s readings. At the point of poverty, when giving even the smallest amount of what they had could imperil their health and well-being, they trusted God and gave anyway. What is important about their giving is not what or how much they gave, but how they gave it. Without selfishness, they gave to help others. Their giving was from the heart, with little hope or intention of receiving any sort of reward or recognition for their generosity. The monetary values of the widows gifts were small, but their value measured in the Kingdom was priceless. There is a significant similarity between their gift and the gift Jesus gave each of us. The widows offered their lives for God. Jesus offered his life for us. Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co. STEWARDSHIP November 1 - $11,021 4 Ascension of Our Lord 1 S 314 Summit Ave., Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Religious Education DATES THIS WEEK Christmas Choir practice begins ~ All Grades Monday, Nov. 9 Class Photos (Grades 6>8) Wednesday, Nov. 11 NO CLASS (Grades K>5) VETERANS DAY ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ HEROES AND HEROINES This week we honor and remember those often faceless individuals who have dedicated their lives to protecting our independence; sought and secured justice; and served our nation both in war and in peace. It is a time to say thank you to our fellow brothers and sisters in the military. It is thru their courageous effort and sacrifice that we are able to worship God where and when we want without fear of reprisal; but do we go to Mass each week? So many people around the world would give anything for this luxury yet we take it for granted. Men and women, from Nathan Hale to our current members of the military, have given their lives defending our ideals, protecting our rights to freedom of speech and religion. Honor these Heroes and Heroines take advantage of what they ve earned for you! Maybe you know a Vet and can say thank you maybe you can send a card to Hines Hospital or maybe you can just say a prayer for them. Dear God, Please bless the veterans who wore the faded uniform. May they know the peace of a career well-served, and service completed. Give them our thanks for the doors opened, paths paved, and battles fought. Give them our thanks for the freedom preserved, future defended, and the ideals embodied. Bless the veterans who defended our country with strength and selfless devotion; because of them I am free to honor God and country without persecution Where there is injustice, I am free to fight Where there is silence, I am free to speak Where there is hate, I am free to love. Amen. AH ONE AND AH TWO AND AH Beginning this week and continuing thru December 16, R. E. students will be practicing for our Christmas Eve Choir. If still interested, please turn your Permission Slip in to Marcia. HURRY! Only TWO WEEKS LEFT till our Food Drive and Coat Drive ends and we re behind our projected goal! HELP! 1 S 314 Summit Ave., Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 St. Vincent de Paul Society St. Vincent de Paul Society DONATION COLLECTION ASCENSION PARKING LOT NOVEMBER 7 & 8 Helping Us Help Others! TODAY THE TRUCK IS HERE on our parish parking lot to collect your donations of clothing, small furniture, home appliances, decorations, bikes in any size and condition, kitchen utensils, dishes, toys, sporting goods, and office equipment. In exchange for your benevolence, we will offer receipts to anyone who may need them and information on picking up larger quantities of donations or furniture directly from your home. If you are unable to bring your items here today, you can bring them to the parish lobby during the week or future weekends and we will get them to the warehouse for sorting and distribution. While this weekend s collection is primarily for the needs of the poor served by the St. Vincent de Paul Society, the Religious Education Program also has several donation needs at this time that will continue through Thanksgiving. The children are collecting COATS, NEW pairs of SOCKS for a juvenile detention home & poor children in the area, plus CASH DONATIONS in support of the Freedom Flight program for elderly veterans. We thank all of you for your tremendous generosity and help for the poor of this area. Above all, we appreciate your continuing prayers of support for our work and for those in need. Without that we can do little. With your help and prayers we will strive to serve the deprived and marginalized well. Ascension of Our Lord 5
Around the Diocese and Parish Neighborhood VETERANS DAY CEREMONY Please join us in honoring whose who served on Wednesday, November 11, 1:00 p.m. in the Veterans Garden located in Dorothy Drennon Park, 1S598 Nimitz Road. The Veterans Garden was created in 2010 to recognize the men and women in our community for their commitment to serving and protecting our country. In attendance will be Oakbrook Terrace Park District commissioners and staff, Mayor Ragucci, City of Oakbrook Terrace Officials and the Elmhurst Legion THB Post 187. Light refreshments will be served. An Invita on From: Fr. George Zieba, CR & Fr. Burke Masters to All Men of the Diocese of Joliet Wednesday, November 11, 2015 6:30 p.m. St. Pius X Church 1025 E. Madison, Lombard, IL 60148 Christ, Divine Evangelist Evening Includes: Adora on of Jesus Christ Confession Man-Feast and Fellowship Raffle RELICS OF SAINT SHARBEL TOUR Witness the relics of our beloved Maronite Catholic saint tour the United States for the first time. Join us for prayer as we intercede through St. Sharbel to our God in Heaven for peace around the world and personal intentions. A Divine Liturgy will be celebrated with prayer and mediation in front of the holy relics. Our Lady of Lebanon Church 950 N. Grace Street, Lombard, IL 60148 Please visit www.ollchicago.org for more information. COMBONI MISSIONARIES 49TH ANNUAL DINNER DANCE Celebrating 76 years of missionary work in North America Honoring UMBERTO TONY TURANO Saturday, November 21, 2015 6:30 p.m. Porretta s Banquets 3718 N. Central Avenue, Chicago $70 per ticket Please contact Connie at 708.354.1999 for more information. The SERRA CLUB OF DUPAGE invites you to join them and EDWARD FLAVIN, Director of Communications for the Diocese of Joliet, at their next meeting on Monday, November 23rd at St. Petronille Parish, 420 Glenwood in Glen Ellyn. The evening will begin at 6:00 p.m. with Rosary and Mass in the Church. Fellowship and Dinner will follow in the Parish Center. The SERRA CLUB is an national organization supporting vocations to the priesthood and religious life. To find more about SERRA or to make a reservation for the dinner, please contact Joann Carr: carrgeojo@gmail.com or 630.665.0994 6 Ascension of Our Lord 1 S 314 Summit Ave., Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181