CCW Council of Catholic Women JER Jericho PC Parish Center PCCR Parish Center Conference Room RE Religious Education St. Luke Parish November 2016 Confession: Saturday 4:15-4:45pm Liturgies: Saturday 5:00pm Sunday 8:30 & 11:00am Tuesday Friday 8:00am Mass in Church Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 All Souls Mass & Reception 3 Practice 4 Home Sick Visits 5 All Masses Blessing of Veterans 5:00 Mass Children s 6 9:30-11:00 Bible Study- PC 9:40-10:50 RE - all rms 7 8 7:00-9:00pm VFW - rm 1 9 Coordinating Council - PCCR 10 Practice 11 6:00-8:00 Girl Scoutsrm 4 12 All Masses CCW Cash Card Pick up 13 9:30-11:00 Bible Study PC 9:40-10:50 RE - all rms 11:00 Mass Children s RE 14 15 16 17 CCW Set-up JER Practice 18 5:30pm CCW Christmas Dinner & Auction 19 CCW clean up - Jericho 2:00 Baptism 20 9:30-11:00 Bible Study - PC 9:40-10:50 RE - all rms 9:45 Windsor Mass 11:00 Mass Bell 27 11:00 Mass Filipino 21 22 23 24 25 26 All Masses Blessing of Advent Wreath 28 8:00-5:30 Lifeline Screening - JER 29 30
OCTOBER 30, 2016 THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 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 TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION The recent October count tracking the statistics of participation at Sunday Mass calls to mind the situations of churches where it is difficult or impossible for Catholics to worship freely. This is especially striking in English Catholic history, as freedom of worship was systematically dismantled at the time of the Reformation. It seems that most English people retained deeply Catholic sympathies throughout the period of religious upheaval. Catholics who refused to participate in the public worship of the Church of England were called recusants, and beginning with the reign of Elizabeth I, they were subject to strict penalties. Recusant literally means a person refusing to obey a command. Most of those laws were in force until the early 1800s, and Catholics were not entirely emancipated from the duty of Anglican worship until 1829. up their Catholic faith. Many of these wealthy recusant families founded the colony of Maryland, and later many members of the old Catholic families continued on to the Kentucky frontier in search of greater religious freedom. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. GOD IS WITH US The book of Wisdom tells us that the spirit of God is in all things. What a wonderful thought, and what a wonderful image to keep in front of us as we travel down life s road. For if the path is revealed in the treading, it s good to know that God is with us and all around us every step of the way. But Paul knows that this divine presence is not timid. Instead, God calls out to us, and Paul prays that we, along with the Thessalonians, might be made worthy of that call. And who knows more about God s call than Zacchaeus, the tax collector? Jesus called him out of a tree, for goodness sake. Or perhaps more correctly, as we reflect upon the end of today s Gospel reading, for heaven s sake. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. Recusants paid heavy fines for not attending the state church. Holding on to Catholic faith was therefore a luxury of the very rich, who maintained private chapels, and sent their daughters and sons to English convents and monastery schools on the continent. Remarkably, the first among all British peers, the Dukes of Norfolk, the hereditary Earls Marshal of England, have never given
MASSES CELEBRATED DURING THE WEEK ARE HELD IN THE CHURCH SATURDAY OCTOBER 29 4:15 4:45pm Confessions 5:00 Philip Austin req. by Danthea Palabrica and for The People of St. Luke Parish SUNDAY OCTOBER 30 8:30am The Intentions of the Celebrant 11:00 Judy Ruwe 1st Anniversary of her death req. by Donna and Bill Sarlengin Please pray for the sick in our parish especially, Father Timothy Andres, Pat Angelo, Joe Chafer, Bill Clift, Disabled Vets, Angel Faulkner and Lynn Fleck. Please remember our beloved dead, especially Jason Finan, Douglas Riney and the men and women who have given their lives for our country. MONDAY OCTOBER 31 Mass will not be celebrated today TUESDAY NOVEMBER 1 ALL SAINTS DAY 8:00am The Intentions of the Celebrant WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 2 ALL SOULS DAY In remembrance of all those we have loved and lost THURSDAY NOVEMBER 3 8:00am Joseph Catalano on his 96th birthday req. by his loving wife and family FRIDAY NOVEMBER 4 8:00am The Intentions of the Celebrant SATURDAY NOVEMBER 5 4:14 4:45pm Confessions 5:00 Rita Lewek req. by her family SUNDAY NOVEMBER 6 8:30am The Intentions of the Celebrant 11:00 Tom Lamke req. by Mary Breinig and for The People of St. Luke Parish October 23, 2016 REG. CHURCH SUPPORT 120 SUN. ENVELOPE CONTRIBUTIONS =$6,816.00 LOOSE CONTRIBUTIONS =$ 126.00 TOTAL COLLECTION =$6,942.00 AVERAGE CONTRIBUTION =$ 56.80 EXPENSES =$3,064.89 WORLD MISSION SUNDAY =$ 187.00 Thank you so much for your on-going generous financial support of St. Luke Parish! Every amount contributed helps, so we respectfully ask that you continue to regularly use your church support envelopes. It is your generosity that allows us to do what we do. Please give as your financial needs allow.
TODAY S READINGS First Reading LORD, you love all things that exist (Wisdom 11:22 12:2). Second Reading May the name of Christ be glorified in you and you in him (2 Thessalonians 1:11 2:2). Gospel Zacchaeus, a tax collector, considered to be a sinner, is converted to the Lord (Luke 19:1-10). 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: Phil 2:1-4; Ps 131:1bcde-3; Lk 14:12-14 Tuesday: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a Wednesday: Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-6; Rom 5:5-11 or 6:3-9; Jn 6:37-40, or any readings from no. 668 or from Masses for the Dead, nos. 1011-1016 Thursday: Phil 3:3-8a; Ps 105:2-7; Lk 15:1-10 Friday: Phil 3:17 4:1; Ps 122:1-5; Lk 16:1-8 Saturday: Phil 4:10-19; Ps 112:1b-2, 5-6, 8a, 9; Lk 16:9-15 Sunday: 2 Mc 7:1-2, 9-14; Ps 17:1, 5-6, 8, 15; 2 Thes 2:16 3:5; Lk 20:27-38 [27, 34-38] WORLD MISSION SUNDAY THANK YOU for your generous response to the Society for the Propagation of the Faith last weekend on World Mission Sunday. Our parish raised $. While some go to serve in other countries to develop the Church and serve its people, all of us are called to pray and support the Missions from right where we live. To continue answering this call, download the Mission App which makes it possible for you to meet and support religious Sisters and Brothers, priests and dedicated lay leaders who provide help and hope in some of the world s poorest places. These missionaries provide essential education and health care, social outreach and advocacy, and pastoral service. They address basic human needs, while in every moment offering spiritual comfort and support to the suffering and the marginalized. Join them in mission every day as you joined them this past World Mission Sunday! THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME We are surely no thieves. When Jesus asked to come to his house, Zacchaeus pledged to give half of what he owned to the poor. Half! And then he did more. This thief, this extortionist promised to return at a four-fold rate all that he stole. Giving away what is not mine is an act of justice. Giving away what is mine is an act of mercy. HOMEBOUND PARISHIONERS Father Soriano is setting up a time to visit our parishioners who are homebound. If you or a member of your family is homebound and would like a visit and receive communion from Father, please notify the office. The name will be added to the list. The visits will be scheduled for the first Friday of the month. You can call the office at 630/668-1325 or email at stloff@aol.com. Please put homebound in the subject line. What do I have in my possession that belongs to another? What surplus do I have that I can give away? What shall I give away that another needs?
CALLING ALL MINISTERS PAST AND PRESENT WE NEED YOUR HELP!! EUCHARISTIC HOSPITALITY PROCLAIMERS ALTAR SERVERS The holidays are going to be here before you know it. We could use all ministers to volunteer for the Christmas Holiday schedule. We would really appreciate it if you could email us or call us and let us know which Masses you would like to volunteer to do. Thank you! Saturday, December 24 at 4:00 & 6:00pm Sunday, December 25 at 8:30 &11:00am Saturday, December 31 at 5:00pm New Years Eve Sunday, January 1 at 8:30 & 11:00am New Years Day Please send an email to stloff@aol.com and put schedule in the subject line, or you can call the office at 630/668-1325. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU ST. LUKE PARISH With the help of your donations, the hand bells have been refurbished. The bells, purchased in 2004, needed maintenance. They have been cleaned and repairs have been made. Because of your help, the hand bell choir can continue to be an active part of the music program at St. Luke Parish. UNDY SUNDAY THANK YOU to all the members of St. Luke Parish! Unday Sunday on October 15th & 16th was, once again, a great success. We collected a total of 8 large bags of underwear and diapers for babies, children and adults. And our cash/check/gift card donations totaled an unbelievable $525.00! Thank you SO MUCH for your generosity! Your donations help Catholic Charities to fulfill its mission in serving those in need. ALL SOULS DAY MASS Each year on November 2nd, the church honors all those who have transcended this life to the next. This year here at St. Luke Parish, we will celebrate a special Mass and Memorial Service to remember all those who have died. If you have lost a loved one or friend through death either recently or some time ago, we encourage and invite you to attend this special Mass and Memorial Service on Wednesday, November 2nd at. You are encouraged to bring a framed photo of your deceased loved one(s) to display from October 29th to November 6th. "Blessed are they who mourn, For they shall be comforted." Pictures can be dropped off when coming to Mass or at the Parish Office. We would like to take this opportunity to recall some of our loved ones who have gone on to eternal life this past year. Please remember them in your prayers. Rita Ciccone James H. Curnock Frank Demonte William J. Denton Christopher J. Hay Judy Ruwe Aleta M. Shroth Robert P. Simkus Ron Zenarosa "LIFE IS CHANGED - NOT TAKEN AWAY". (Words taken from the Mass of the dead) After the Mass, our Council of Catholic Women (CCW) invite you to a reception of beverages an desserts in Jericho. Please join us for fellowship as we honor those who have passed before us. CCW CASH CARDS Cash Card orders are due back next weekend. Please place them in the box in the back of church. Extra forms can be found in the back of church. Orders will be available for pick up November 12/13 th. Extra cards will be on hand as well. Please stop by the tall table in the hallway. You have plenty of time to plan your grocery shopping for Thanksgiving using the cash cards. Remember you receive full value of the card and we receive the rebate percent
indicated on the form. Use cash cards for your Thanksgiving and hostess shopping. CCW CHRISTMAS DINNER AND AUCTION Donations for our silent auction are being accepted now thru the weekend of November 12th & 13th. The theme this year is Corks, Kegs and all the Extras. This includes wine, craft beers, glassware, etc. Our poster in the hallway gives many other suggestions. This is also the second weekend for ticket sales. Ticket price is the same as last year, $15.00. Next week is the final week for ticket sales. Please remember that tickets will not be sold at the door so get your tickets early. St. Luke s Annual Christmas Dinner and Auction is our only fundraising event, funding the many free events CCW hosts throughout the year and in addition, 10% of the profits will also go to Feed My Starving Children, so come join the fun! RELIGIOUS EDUCATION It was an extreme pleasure to see the children, families and catechists all together. We made quite an impact on the other parishioners of St. Luke. Father Danny even commented on it at the end of Mass. He loved having all of us together at one Mass. Please join us at the next Mass on Sunday, November 13th at 11:00am. It will also be a Children s Mass where our students will participate in as many of the ministries as they can. We hope to see you there! PLEASE CONSIDER HELPING THE HELPER Join St. Vincent De Paul and help the poor in our parish boundaries with food, clothing, and bills. You get to collect and give away the gifts of others, to people in need. It only takes a few hours a month and the hours are very flexible. If you would like to help please call 847/879-1431 for more information. LIFE LINE SCREENING Do you have high cholesterol or high blood pressure? Have members of your family suffered from these ailments? Do you have a poor diet? If you answer yes to any of these questions, you may want to consider being screened through the services of Life Line Screening. Life Line Screening uses ultrasound technology to view the plaque build up in your carotid arteries, the main arteries that carry blood to the brain. Blockages in these arteries are a leading cause of stroke. We are pleased to host this Life Line Screening event on November 28th at St. Luke Parish. Register for a Wellness Package which includes 4 vascular tests and osteoporosis screening from $149 ($139 with our member discount). All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. Our first Mass of the 2016 school year was held on Sunday, October 9th at the 11:00am Mass. The catechists and students have expressed an interest in attending Mass as a group, including their families. So on the second Sunday of every month of the school year, we will sit as a big group during the 11:00am Mass. In order to register for this event and to receive a $10 discount off any package priced above $129.00, please call 888-653-6441 or visit our website at www.lifelinescreening.com/community-partners.
DUPAGE PADS WAKE UP YOUR SPIRIT BREAKFAST Dan Hampton, also know as Danimal, is a retired Hall of Fame football defensive tackle who played 12 seasons for the Chicago Bears in the NFL, and led the defense to a 1986 Chicago Bears Super Bowl Championship. Enduring 10 knee surgeries and numerous other injuries, Hampton became recognized as one of the game s most dedicated players. Come hear his inspiring story at this year s 14th Annual Wake Up Your Spirit Breakfast, as Hampton reflects on When someone believes in you, everything can change. Join DuPagePads on Wednesday, November 2nd at Benedictine University for a warm breakfast, uplifting message and information about new programs and developments at DuPagePads. Proceeds will assist families and individuals who are homeless in obtaining housing, supportive services and employment. For information, visit dupagepads.org or call 630/682-3846, ext. 2290. JOYFUL AGAIN! WEEKEND FOR WIDOWED WOMEN & MEN There will be a retreat/workshop on November 5th & 6th, at Our Lady of the Angels House of Prayer (located in Lemont on Alvernia Manor s campus). Being widowed is a special loss, and this program is designed especially to help the widowed find hope & joy again. This weekend includes one overnight stay and meals. Space is limited, so please register early by calling the Joyful Again Widowed Ministry 708/354-7211. TREE OF LIGHT INFANT MEMORIAL MASS All families and individuals are welcome to attend the Tree of Light Infant Memorial Mass at the Blanchette Catholic Center in Crest Hill on Sunday, November 6th. This liturgy will remember infants who have been lost through miscarriage, stillbirth, infant death, other pregnancy losses or early childhood death. At 2:00pm, a special tree blessing ceremony, which precedes the Mass, will give families the opportunity to place a ribbon on a tree and light a candle to have their loss acknowledged and shared through a formal church service. Family members may wish to arrive at 1:30pm to sign in and to gather in the chapel. A reception with light refreshments will be served immediately following. See http://conta.cc/29x60x2 or call 815/838-5334 to register by November 1st. Please call if you are unable to attend but would like a baby remembered. RISE UP Rise Up is an opportunity for all current 8th grade students to participate in a day of leadership, teamwork, character building, and service run by the National Honor Society. St. Francis High School s National Honor Society members will guide current 8th grade students through activities and workshops that will prepare them for high school and beyond. Saturday, November 5th Check-in begins at 9:30am at St. Francis High School Pick-up is at 1:30pm at St. Francis High School The registration fee for Rise Up is $10 and includes a teeshirt and lunch. Online registration closes on October 30th and is required for all those planning on attending. A registration form can be found on the St. Francis home page: http://www.sfhscollegeprep.org. LETTER TO WOMEN ONE DAY RETREAT When was the last time you stopped to reflect on who you are and the gifts you bring to the world? Join your sisters for a one-day retreat to learn about what Pope Saint John Paul II calls our 'feminine genius' and the unique role each woman has in bringing our culture back to focus on humanity. The retreat will follow Endow's study guide on Pope Saint John Paul II's Letter to Women which he wrote in 1995 in anticipation of the Fourth United Nations Conference on Women. You will also learn how you can start your own Endow group and invite other women to encounter the beauty of their dignity and gift they are to the world. St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church 306 W 4th St. Hinsdale Saturday, November 19 th, 8:30am- 5:30pm including time for confession and Mass cost is $40.00 Register Online: https://store.endowonline.org/sarah-heaton-p3343.aspx Contact Sarah Heaton at: sarah.heaton@endowgroups.org or 720/382-7123