Ascension of Our Lord Church 1 S 314 Summit Avenue, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois 60181 SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JULY 22, 2018 Most Reverend R. Daniel Conlon Bishop of Joliet Father Jose Kadukunnel, CMI Pastor Deacon Peter J. Rooney Deacon Office Phone: (630) 629-5810 Fax: (630) 953-8251 NEW OFFICE HOURS Sunday: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 am. Monday - Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Parish Website: www.ascensionofourlord.net 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. CONFESSIONS Saturday: 3:15-3:45 p.m. MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Monday - Friday: 12:00 p.m.
Ascension of Our Lord PARISH STAFF Pastor: Father Jose Kadukunnel, CMI 630-953-4436 pastor@ascensionofourlord.net Deacon: Deacon Peter Rooney 630-953-4410 deaconpeter@ascensionofourlord.net Director of Parish Ministries, Religious Education & Facilities: Mr. Vince Zaprzal 630-953-4415 vzaprzal@ascensionofourlord.net Business Manager: Mr. Edward Rylko 630-953-4433 erylko@ascensionofourlord.net Parish Receptionist (Wed-Thu-Fri): Mrs. Lynda Klazura 630-953-4430 lynda@ascensionofourlord.net Parish Receptionist (Mon-Tue-Sun): Mrs. Tina Bustamante 630-953-4430 tina@ascensionofourlord.net Communications and Ministries Assistant and Bulletin Editor (Mon-Tue-Wed): Mrs. Jean Palasz 630-953-4432 jean@ascensionofourlord.net Maintenance: Mr. Dennis Bero 630-989-0758 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. Liturgies for the Week Sunday, July 22, 2018 8:00 AM Intention of the Parish Family 10:00 AM Fr. William Cullen - Parishioner Carmine Giannini - Dr. Barbara Santucci Fe Pascua - Nilda and Bessie Special Intention Monday, July 23, 2018 12:00 PM Anne Marie White - Special Friend Tuesday, July 24, 2018 12:00 PM Gus Lonis - Ascension of Our Lord Staff Wednesday, July 25, 2018 12:00 PM Intention of Deacon Peter Rooney - Ascension of Our Lord Staff Thursday, July 26, 2018 12:00 PM Dominic K. Fiore - Family Anne Giannini - Dr. Barbara Santucci Friday, July 27, 2018 12:00 PM Living and Deceased Members of the Tumino and Demma Families - K&M Demma Saturday, July 28, 2018 4:00 PM Frank DeBartolo, Jr. - Sister Geraldine T. Maniscalco - Husband Potenciano & Nicanora Ytem - Lilia Yao Intention of Greg and Lynda Klazura (Anniversary) Sunday, July 29, 2018 8:00 AM Intention of the Parish Family 10:00 AM Gloria Power Special Intention denotes deceased Children s Liturgy of the Word Mr. Joe Ciaccio 312-339-7073 Council of Catholic Women Mrs. Mary Thon 630-834-0628 Legion of Mary Mrs. Pauline Mitchell 630-627-0471 Pastoral Care Ministers Mrs. Pauline Mitchell 630-627-0471 Prayer Group Ms. Nilda Cinco 630-847-2181 St. Vincent de Paul 630-953-4419
SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JULY 22, 2018
Minister Schedule SATURDAY, JULY 28-4:00 PM Presider: Father Bob Euch. Min.: M. Demma, K. Demma, McGreevy Lector: Santucci SUNDAY, JULY 29-8:00 AM Presider: Father Jose/Deacon Peter - preach Euch. Min.: Morrissey, Stephens Lector: Amstadt SUNDAY, JULY 29-10:00 AM Presiders: Father Jose/Deacon Peter - preach Euch. Min.: Murphy, Stopka Lector: Jeske Parish News We wish to offer our sympathy and a promise of our prayers to family and friends on the recent deaths of Dolores Marino James Younger This week s calendar Wednesday, July 25: Senior Adult Ministry, 12:30-2:00 p.m. in Corpus Christi Hall Thursday, July 26: Legion of Mary Prayer Group, 10:30 a.m. in the Founders Foyer Friday, July 27: I Thirst Prayer Group, 10:00 a.m. in the Founders Foyer Good Shepherd Intercessory Prayer and Rosary, 7:00 p.m. in the Church Good Shepherd Prayer Group meeting 7:30 p.m. in the Teen Zone REPORTING SEXUAL ABUSE Anyone with reason to believe that a child has been abused or is being abused should report their suspicions to civil authorities. Contact: Illinois Department of Children and Family Services: 1-800-25ABUSE (1-800 -252-2873) or local police. The Diocese of Joliet Victim Assistance Coordinator is available to help victims/ survivors of child sexual abuse by a cleric, employee or volunteer of the Catholic Church. The Victim Assistance Coordinator will report to Bishop Conlon and coordinate efforts of pastoral support and outreach to assist in the healing process. The Victim Assistance Coordinator can also assist in making a report to civil authorities. Contact the Diocese of Joliet Victim Assistance Coordinator at 815-263-6467. STEWARDSHIP July 15, 2018 - $7,330 Thank you for your generosity and ongoing support. Congratulations to the newly Baptized DELANEY KATHLEEN RUMPH daughter of Kaelyn and Ryan Rumph Congratulations to Amy Rios and Robert Grzelak on their June 30th marriage. May God grant them many happy and blessed years. THE GOOD SHEPHERD PRAYER COMMUNITY CELEBRATES THEIR 23RD ANNIVERSARY - August 4, 2018 HOW TO CONQUER YOUR GOLIATHS: 7 Keys to Overcome Every Problem That Prevents You from Reaching Your Dreams Please join us to celebrate the Good Shepherd Prayer Community's 23rd Anniversary with a Eucharistic Celebration and Day of Spiritual Renewal with Father Mario Quejadas on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Ascension of Our Lord Church, Corpus Christi Hall, 1S314 Summit Avenue, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 from 8:30 a.m until 2:30 p.m. Registration is free. Light breakfast and lunch will be served. For further details, please contact Nilda Cinco at 630 632-2206 or Vilma Tionloc at 630-705-0265.
Vince Zaprzal Director of Parish Ministries & Religious Education 630-953-4415 vzaprzal@ascensionofourlord.net 2018-19 Religious Education Program (Grades K-8) Registration information for the 2018-19 school year is currently underway. If you have a child that was not registered in the program and will need to be, please call the Religious Education Office to setup a time to register. A copy of your child s/ren baptismal certificate will be needed if that Sacrament took place at another parish. Registration information can also be found on the parish website under Religious Education as well as on the brochure rack outside of Church and in the parish office. The Parish Office is also open Sunday Mornings from 8:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. for your convenience. YOU ARE NEEDED! TWO Catechists are needed for the 2018-19 school year. If you have the desire to pass on the faith to the children of our parish, please contact me to setup an appointment to meet. Office Helpers are also needed on Tuesday evenings during the Religious Education Sessions. All necessary training will be provided. Pray and discern about it with an open heart your heart will be FILLED! Today s Gospel Reading... In today s Gospel, we hear the Twelve referred to as apostles. The word apostle is a Greek word meaning one who is sent. Jesus chose twelve men from among his disciples whom he sent to share in his ministry of preaching and healing. The first report of this is found in the third chapter of Mark s Gospel, where the Twelve are also called apostles and the names of this select group are listed. We who are Jesus disciples today have also been sent to share the Gospel with others. Perhaps our commitment to following Jesus as his disciple leaves us feeling tired and overwhelmed. In today s Gospel, we hear Jesus affirm the importance of times of rest and renewal. Jesus wanted his disciples to come away and spend time alone with him. This is what we seek and find in our life of prayer and in our celebration of the Eucharist. Adapted from https://www.loyolapress.com/our-catholic-faith/liturgical-year/sunday-connection/16th-sunday-of-ordinary-time-b-sunday-connection DATE CHANGE FOR MONTH OF JULY Our next gathering will be Wednesday, July 25th from 12:30 p.m. 2 p.m. in Corpus Christi Hall. Join us for Mass if you wish at 12 p.m. How well do you know the Saints? Come for an afternoon of faith and fun! Perhaps you ll pick up a new favorite along the way! Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to the office if possible for an accurate food count! Our Senior Adult Ministry meets monthly for those over the age of 55! NO COST to attend!
Around the Diocese and Parish Neighborhood EVERYONE HAS TALENTS Everyone has talent and at least the minimal skill to decide and find their way in this world. The talents everyone has can be used solely for self OR for others to make the world a better place for everyone. Such talents are sometimes used mainly for self-serving interests or can be employed to assist others on their paths of life. Our God-given talents are very hard to explain. But we all know there are certain things we can do on our own with the skills and abilities we possess: finding our way, helping ourselves, and ultimately making the choice to share our talents, skills, and knowledge with others. Our TALENTS can be used for good or for very selfish interests as we see with the might makes right or everyone for themselves attitudes and behaviors we find in our communities today. We can also find many examples of true Christ-like charity among those around us. Most people use their talents for good rather than for bad and are ready when called or inspired (filled with the Spirit) to serve others in their needs. We can find many examples every day of personal sacrifices for others taken by individuals who are using their talents on behalf of others with different or lesser talents. We all know what our skills are and how we are able to do certain things. It is how we use and share those talents that will be judged by God at our final court date. Think seriously about sharing your talents with others by joining our work in assisting and guiding as best we can the poor and disadvantaged in our midst. Everyone has talent and our Society s talent search is always underway to increase our talent base of good and to direct your prayers for others. Prayer or talking with God is a talent all of us have and can be shared for the benefit of others. Joyful Again! Retreat for Widows and Widowers Joyful Again! is a nationally recognized retreat. It provides the widowed with support from others who understand the loss associated with the death of a spouse. Do you feel that your family and friends don t understand what you are going through? Come join us for this special retreat designed to bring you understanding and hope: August 11 & 12, 2018 Mary Queen of Heaven Parish, Elmhurst Early registration is encouraged. Call Joyful Again Widowed Ministry: (708) 354-7211 Email: chrubes@oyfulagain.org website: www.joyfulagain.org CATHOLIC DOCTORS NEEDED Mission Doctors Association will hold a weekend Retreat/Seminar, September 28-30, 2018 at Loyola Stritch Medical School for physicians, dentists, PA and NPs, and their spouses interested in serving internationally for one to three months. Visit the web site to learn more: www.missiondoctors.org