St. Louis de Montfort Church Oak Lawn, Illinois Sunday June 19, 2016 Father s Day
Page 2 Fr. Mass' Column 6-19-16 > Happy Fathers Day to all the fathers of the parish. Like Mothers Day, this day is a secular holiday that can give us pause to reflect in faith on the significance of fatherhood. Being a father, indeed being a parent, is sharing in the creativity of God Himself. It is God who gives life to all things and sustains that life in His love. Fathers are the cooperators in this project and the instruments God relies on to create life and share love. When Jesus teaches us to call God our Father, He not only reveals to us something about God, He also challenges all earthly fathers to love selflessly and generously. More than simply being responsible for the physical well being of their children, fathers are also responsible for bearing God s providential, unconditional love to them. They share in the very fatherhood of God Himself. We honor all our fathers today and pledge them our support and prayers. > Fathers Day Spiritual Bouquet cards are still available in the vestibule. You can enroll your father, living or deceased, in a year-long novena of monthly masses here at St. Louis de Montfort. Fill in the information on the outside envelope, insert an offering and place the envelope in the collection basket, either today or next weekend. There is a Fathers Day card with another envelope inside the outer envelope that can be given to a living father. >We will have our next town hall meeting on Monday evening, June 20, at 7:00 PM in the church. This will be my last town hall meeting with you before my time here at St. Louis de Montfort comes to an end. We will review all that we have accomplished in our first six months in the Archdiocesan TURN AROUND program. We will introduce our new principal, our new Parish Music Director, and our new Coordinator of Religious Education at this meeting. > There will be a second collection next weekend for Peter s Pence. This collection goes to support the work of Pope Francis throughout the world. Please be generous. > Beginning July 1, there will be two changes in our Sunday offering programs. For those who use envelopes, there is a new company providing them. You should have already received a mailing with envelopes for two months instead of one month. Your envelope number remains the same. If you have not received your envelopes, please call the parish office [708-599-5300]. For those who use E-giving, we are switching over to Give Central, effective July 1. There is information in this week s bulletin on how to register for Give Central. Current users of E-giving will also receive an email with a link to Give Central and instructions for registering with them. Those who are currently using envelopes and would like to try electronic contributing can follow the instructions in today s bulletin. If you have any difficulty with the process, you can call the parish office for assistance.
Page 3 Message of the Week The Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time Luke 9:18-24 In the Gospel reading for the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time, we hear Jesus pose a question to his disciples: Who do you say that I am? In responding to their answer, Jesus defines the essence of Christian discipleship. One of the fundamental questions that each of the New Testament Gospel writers address is the question of discipleship: what does it mean to be a follower of Jesus? In the Gospel of John, for example, disciples are defined as those who bring others to Christ. The story of the Samaritan woman at the well (Jn 4:4-42) is a prime example of Johannine discipleship. In today s Gospel reading from Luke, discipleship is also clearly defined. Anyone who wants to be called a disciple of Jesus must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow him. Following Mark, Luke sets up the question of discipleship within the larger narrative context of Jesus first Passion prediction and the question of Jesus messianic identity. Jesus initially asks his disciples, Who do the crowds say that I am? Notice that the crowds rightly perceive Jesus as some sort of prophet, similar to Elijah and John the Baptist. But Jesus-as-prophet is only one aspect of his messianic identity. Jesus then asks the disciples: Who do you say that I am? Peter answers for the others, The Christ of God God s Anointed One. Scholars have long debated why Jesus rebuked Peter and the other disciples for Peter s correct answer. Many conclude the answer lies in what Jesus says next: the first of three Passion predictions. The Son of Man must suffer greatly and be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed and on the third day be raised. The problem with Peter s response was with how Peter and the other disciples likely defined the Jewish messiahship. Jesus saw suffering at the heart of his identity as Christ an aspect of God s anointed One that the disciples and the crowds had not considered and would have probably rejected, despite (as heard in the first reading from Zechariah) Israel s prophesies. What probably startled and certainly challenged the disciples was Jesus insistence that his followers must likewise anticipate suffering: If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For Luke, discipleship was not a call to martyrdom; it was a call to orient the daily sufferings in life, in whatever form they take anxiety, fear, doubt, anger, sadness through the prism of the cross of Christ: self-sacrifice and absolute dependence upon God Question of the Week: What challenges you most in Luke s definition of discipleship?
Kindergarten Capers... Page 4 Rich Catholic environment. Daily Religion class. Weekly Mass. STEM education. Applications are now being accepted for Kindergarten for the 2016-17 school year. Early registration qualifies your family to apply for 50% off scholarship funding from the Caritas Program of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Stop by the school office to take a personalized tour. More information is available by calling our school office at 708-599-5781. Big Book Math. Super Kids Reading. Daily hot lunch program. 6 AM-6 PM Extended Care. Full and half day options. Call 708-599-5781 for information. JOIN US IN QUINN HALL FOR A SUNDAY AFTERNOON OF FUN AND GAMES. BINGO GAMES!! SUNDAY, JUNE 26th Doors open 12:30 PM Games begin 1:30 PM Food and beverage available for purchase $20 admission covers all regular games PULL TABS, DOOR PRIZES AND MUCH MORE!
We pray for God s blessings on the recently Baptized children and their families. Miriam Isabella Shaar Daughter of Khaleb Shaar & Norma Lopez Casper Kobylarczyk Son of Sam & Agnes Kobylarczyk Kyle Edward Czajkowski Son of Joseph & Danielle Czajkowski Page 5 June 25 5:00 June 26 7:30 June 26 9:30 June 26 11:30 L. Trail K. Delmagori S. Kozak D. Ott J. Chmielewski M. Kocher A. Weiss K. Tarczon J. Miller H. Niemiec C. Karnoski D. McDonald Extraordinary M. Navedo I. Ramirez J. LaSalvia M. McDonald Ministers of Communion C. Sorensen J. Sibick J. Mitchell G. Pierzynski C. Beyer M. Uryasz D. Widmer C. Gotto J. Kocher R. Staros V. Munis M. Farrell Lector M. Leffers E. Tierney P. Weiss D. Sichelski NEWS FROM QUEEN OF PEACE CONGRATULATIONS TO FOURTH QUARTER HONOR ROLL STUDENTS Brianna Viramontes Mikayla Carey Michelle Fuks Juliet Haim III Carly Swiatek & Jeremy Eckert JOIN US... Knights of Columbus Council #14553 For an exciting Windy City Thunderbolts Game When: Saturday 8/13 at 6 PM Where: Standard Bank Stadium 14011 South Kenton Avenue, Crestwood FIREWORKS AFTER THE GAME Tickets must be purchased in advance. Deadline for purchase is July 5th. Contact: Pete Godowski at 708-205-1772 or email him godowski.p4@comcast.net
Page 6 Weekly Mass Intentions Saturday, June 18 5:00 PM - Carl Lemmler Louis Vera & Rostan Family Barb & Tom Trusk 50th Anniversary Sunday, June 19, Father s Day 7:30 AM People of the Parish Father s Day Intentions 9:30 AM Father s Day Intentions 11:30 AM Father s Day Intentions Monday, June 20 8:30 AM Michelle Karnoski Robert Plewa Tuesday, June 21 8:30 AM Clem Hojnacki Wednesday, June 22 8:30 AM Communion Service Thursday, June 23 8:30 AM Thanksgiving for prayers answered Friday, June 24 8:30 AM People of the Parish Saturday, June 25 8:30 AM Communion Service 3:00 PM Wedding Carly Swiatek & Jeremy Eckert 5:00 PM Rose & Patrick Quinn Corrine Roy Patrick Collins Sunday, June 26 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 AM Lorraine Szydolwski Rose Wittstock Barbara Conlon 9:30 AM Diane & Wolter Skupien Jozef Dusza JoAnn Guillot & John Murray Jr. 11:30 AM Antonia Villagomez Deceased Members of Knights of Columbus Womens Auxiliary Weekly Activities at St. Louis Saturday, June 18 Following 5 PM Mass Renewal of Marriage Vows Barb & Tom Trusk 50 Years Patti & Ken Brucki 26 Years Nancy & Matt Trusk 25 Years Sunday, June 19 Monday, June 20 7:00 PM Town Hall Meeting Tuesday, June 21 7:00 PM Needleworkers (QH) 7:30 PM Cantor rehearsal Mallady (CH) Wednesday, June 22 9:00 AM Rosary (CH) 5:00 PM Wedding Rehearsal Thursday, June 23 Friday, June 24 Saturday, June 25 9:00 AM Rosary (CH) 9:00 10:00 AM Adoration Sunday, June 26 12:30 PM Bingo 1:00 PM Baptism Jackie Adomovicz Jesse Anderer Barbara Augle Jim Ball Erik Baranowski Irene Baranowski Lillian Berenis Sr. Bernardine Mikey Bevan Joyce Bitinas Donna Chlebek Diane Chrapkiewicz Betty Connolly Donna Dong Mary Dragozetic Rita Duchowicz Mary Jo Enghusen John Furmaniak Sr. Jo Gajda Dave Gallagher Sandra Gilbert Lorraine Grams Dolores Grisko Dorothy Hayden Janis Hayden Mary Hinchey Marty Horacek Theresa Iser REST IN PEACE We pray for our family and friends that have recently died. Mary Jo Enghusen Please keep their families in your prayers. We pray for those among us who are suffering from illnesses WEEKLY OFFERING Kurt Kutschke Marilyn Jones Thelma LaSalvia Josie Maracic Agnes Mark Rita Mazur Mary Ann & Bill Meskowski Rosemary Mihelic Judy Mitchell Christopher Murphy Teresa Myczek Sr. Therese O Donnell Debbie Ornat Kari Raspanti Kelly Robertson John Rosinski Ruth Ann Smith Terry Swierk Jay Tarczon Dorothy Tinman Diane Uryasz Irene Valuckis Mary Wantuck Cathy Jo Werner Joseph Zalapi Robert & Carol Zucas Week of June 11/12 $5,113.00 E-giving $ 105.00 Goal $9,200.00 PLEASE Be sure to mark the amount of your offering on your envelope in order to get credit for your contributions for tax purposes. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
Welcome to St. Louis de Montfort Parish Fr. Ronald Mass: Parish Administrator Fr. Eze Umunnakwe, C.S.Sp.: Sacramental Minister Bill Sullivan: Deacon Fr. Mark Canavan: Pastor Emeritus Steve McEllin: Director Parish Operations Jan Podolak: Parish Secretary Parish Home: 8808 Ridgeland Ave, Oak Lawn IL Phone: 708-599-5300 Fax: 708-599-2678 Email: helpourparish@yahoo.com Parish Website: www.sldmparish.com Parish Home Office Hours: 9:00 A.M. 2:30 PM Monday Friday 5:00 P.M. 8:00 PM Wednesday & Thursday 10:00 A.M. 4:00 PM Saturday School: Ms. Holly Gross, Principal: 708-599-5781 School Website: www.sldmontfort.com Laverne Udell-Loman: Director of Music 708-423-4166 Rich Trusk: Director of 9:30 AM Mass Choir Joan Mallady: Director of 11:30 AM Mass MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 7:30, 9:30 and 11:30 AM Weekdays 8:30 AM (Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri) 8:30 AM Communion Service (Wed) Saturday 8:30 AM Communion Service Confessions: Saturday 4:00 to 4:30 PM Baptisms: 2nd & 4th Sunday of every month Pre-Baptismal Program: The 1st Tuesday every other month. Arrangements can be made by calling the Rectory. Weddings: Couples should contact the parish priest at least six months in advance of wedding date. Religious Ed Program: Ms. Eileen Sheedy 708-599-5781
CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS St. Louis De Montfort Church #000448 8808 S. Ridgeland Avenue Oak Lawn, IL 60453 TELEPHONE 708 599-5300 CONTACT PERSON Jan Podolak EMAIL: helpourparish@yahoo.com SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2013 Adobe Acrobat XI Windows 8 TRANSMISSION TIME Wednesday 11:00 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION June 19, 2016 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 8 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS I am uploading a second file to be an insert In June 19 bulletin, file name is 448Insert-19June2106