St. Ferdinand Parish - St Ferdinand Church
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St. Ferdinand Parish - St Ferdinand Church
St. Ferdinand Church Rectory: 5900 W. Barry Avenue Chicago, IL 60634 (773) 622-5900 September 2nd, 2007 Photo by Romuald Gluch Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time Page Two Twenty-second Ordinary Sunday Mass Intentions MONDAY, (LABOR DAY) 9:00AM— +Julia Koziol rq. Family TUESDAY, Weekday 7:00 AM— Frank Mihevc rq. Marie Lucas 8:00 AM— God’s blessings for all Benefactors of St. Ferdinand Parish 7:00 PM—Mass in Polish WEDNESDAY, Weekday 7:00 AM— Mass in English 8:00 AM— + Jean Lasiewicz rq. Kevin Damhauser and Family 7:00PM — + Mass in Polish THURSDAY, Weekday 7:00 AM— Mass in English 8:00 AM— + Sophie Wronowski rq. Audrey and Mitchell Janik 7:00 PM—Mass in Polish FRIDAY, Weekday 7:00 AM— +Margarete Leone Happy Birthday rq. daughter 8:00 AM— Special blessings for Miquel Duran rq. sister 7:00 PM—Mass in Polish SATURDAY, Weekday 7:00 AM—Mass in Polish 8:00 AM— + Rose E. Coco 11:00AM—Wedding Liturgy: Krzysztof Bielak and Katarzyna Paszkiewicz 1:00PM — Wedding Liturgy Adrian Rybinski and Izabela Wisniewska 3:00PM — Wedding Liturgy: Piotr Wojdyla and Ewa Krason Vigil: Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 PM— +Anthony Campanaro, Sr. 6th Anniversary rq. Family SUNDAY, Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:00 AM— Mass in Polish 8:30 AM— + Nick Palino rq. Family 10:30 AM— (Chapel) + Michael Flynn rq. Pat Flynn and Family 10:45 AM— Mass in Polish 12:30 PM— People of St. Ferdinand 3:00 PM— Mass in Polish 5:00 PM— + Angeline Kaminski 10th Anniversary rq. Margaret Gallwitz 6:30 PM— Mass in Polish September 2, 2007 The sanctuary lamps this week are lit for: Rose and Ann Coco Michael Flynn Marriage Banns 3rd Publication Krzysztof Bielak and Katarzyna Paszkiewicz Adrian Rybiński and Izabela Wiśniewska Piotr Wojdyła and Ewa Krasoń 2nd Publication Daniel Rudzki and Barbara Taraska 1st Publication Rafael Villar and Kathleen Araneta Congratulations! Congratulations and best wishes to the couples married in our church last week: Steven Oster and Beata Bialon Matteo Oliveri and Elizabeth Zepeda Wojciech Bigos and Malgorzata Madej We pray for God’s blessings upon them as they begin their new life together. We Welcome in Baptism Abbey Maria, daughter of Fernando and Patricia Anne (Rostan) Huerta Gianna Vita, daughter of Vito Joseph and Virginia (Hernandez) Radosta Bianka Izabella, daughter of Artur and Agnieszka (Bielska) Zaborowski ___________________________ ________________ LABOR DAY, Mass Schedule On Monday, September 3, 2007 there will be only one tri-lingual Mass (English-Polish-Tagalog) at 9:00AM. There will be no Mass at 7:00AM, 8:00AM and 7:00PM September 2, 2007 Twenty-second Ordinary Sunday Remember in Prayer As members of the parish faith community, it is our responsibility to remember both in concrete and spiritual ways those who cannot celebrate with us each week because they are ill. Those who are sick in turn, remember all of us daily in their prayers and in their sufferings. We experience many blessings because of their remembering us. And so...please remember in your prayers: Tom Anastos Rosalie Anastos Thomas D. Angarola Joseph Balicki Isabell Beyer Delphine Bruce Elizabeth Bruce Alba Jennie Burroughs Benito Cabanin Sharon Carr Mary Cleary Anna Diks Samuel DiVincenzo Anna Dobjan Marye Dorgan Honor Draftz Kenneth Duda Paul Duda Lillian Dziedzic Marie Fitzgibbons Alice Flannagan Joseph Gagliano Anetka Gałas Marilyn Gibbons Fatima Gomez Bob Greenberg Sam Grisanti Ben Guttiula Mary Hain Mattias Hiller Margery Janz Janina Jaromiñska Loretta Kamienski Madeline Kocinski Tad Koziol Ada Ksiazkiewicz June Landers Helen Lipski John Lodge Carol Vachula Sam LoDolce Netta Lohrmann Eleanor Loscuito Elizabeth Ann Maher Susan Maher Gianni Marconi Thomas McPeak Lyman Meloche Ann Monardo Emily Moreno Jerry Mullins Kathleen Nemec Rose Nygren Leslie May O’Brien Iris Otto Patrick Pennington Artur Pêza Ed Pfeiffer Jean Pudlo Irene Rowe James Rowe, Sr. Consuelo Salinas Alicia Schippits Helen Schmitz Ted Schulten Gerry Simonek Casmira Skripkus George Smolen Bill Smyczynski Raymundo Soriano, Sr. Tony Spano Jim Steinhable Rita Stubits Estelle Stybur Susan Swanson Rose Toth Minerva Watson Julia Wawrzyniak Bernice Zajac Anna Zatłoka Watch, O Lord, with those who wake, or watch, or weep tonight, and give your angels charge over those who sleep. Tend your sick ones, O Lord Christ, rest your weary ones, Bless your dying ones, Soothe your suffering ones, pity your afflicted ones, Shield your joyous ones, and for all your love's sake. Page Three A Prayer for the Armed Forces Almighty God, stretch forth Your mighty arm to strengthen and protect the men and women of our Armed Forces. As they face the myriad of challenges and decisions that each day is destined to bring, may they be anchored by their faith, protected by Your presence and comforted by the knowledge that they are loved by You and by this community of faith. Grant that, meeting danger with courage, and all occasions with discipline and loyalty, they may truly serve the cause of justice and peace to the honor of your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen May God keep you safe! Daniel Guziec SPC Jeffrey Foerster Bryan Callan Robert Peregrino __________________________ Readings and Psalms for the Week Monday: Memorial of St. Gregory the Great Reading I1Thes 4:13-18 Psalm96:1 and 3,4-5, 11-12, 13 GospelLk 4:16-30 Tuesday: Reading1Thes 5:1-6, 9-11 Psalm27:1, 4, 13-14 GospelLk 4:31-37 Wednesday: ReadingCol 1:1-8 Psalm52:10, 11 GospelLk 4:38-44 Thursday: ReadingCol 1:9-14 Psalm98:2-3ab, 3cd-4, 5-6 GospelLk 5:1-11 Friday: First Friday ReadingCol 1:15-20 Psalm100:1b-2, 3,4,5 GospelLk 5:33-39 Saturday: The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary ReadingMi 5:1-4a ot Rom 8:28-30 Psalm13:6ab, 6c GospelMt 1:1-16, 18-23 or 1:18-23 Page Four Twenty-second Ordinary Sunday September 2, 2007 OUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF ST. FERDINAND PARISH 21th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 26, 2007 Envelopes: Loose Cash TOTAL DONATIONS : $ 7,295.00 $ 3,319.00 $ 10,614.49 Total Contributed at (5) Masses in English: Total Contributed at (4) Masses in Polish: Assist the Church in Poland: $ 5,297.00 $ 5,317.49 $ 3,030.00 SUNDAY REFLECTION Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time TABLE MANNERS Lest we think that today’s Gospel passage is a primer on how to host a dinner party, we need to remember that the image of the banquet—particularly in Luke’s Gospel—is a primary way Jesus illustrates the reign of God. Meals of all sorts, from the most commonplace to the most festive banquet, were a social phenomenon that his listeners understood. Being at table was an important means of communication for them. This is why Jesus got in so much trouble for dining with sinners: his critics wouldn’t dine with them, believing they would never dine at the banquet set by God Almighty. Today we still are uncomfortable being at a meal table with those we do not like or of whom we do not approve. So Jesus used table images to upend many of the expectations about order and place cards that were common in his day. Such is the upended table he describes today, where the puffed-up guest gets deflated, where the guest who is seated quietly at the foot of the table is brought to the place of honor by none other than the host himself. EARTHLY TABLES, HEAVENLY TABLES To get ready for the upending we’ll experience at the heavenly banquet, Jesus tells us to use the tables of our daily living. We ought not invite those we know or are related to; they may repay us and therefore we will not actually have extended any hospitality at all. Rather, look to those who cannot repay the hospitality. Issue the invitation to anyone who does not have the means to return one; bring all who are not able to get to the table by themselves. Be their nourishment, be their strength. Then you will join the feasting of the resurrection of the righteous. And what a gathering the Letter to the Hebrews describes! Infinite angels partaking in the festivities of the heavenly Jerusalem, all who have become the firstborn to heaven in Christ their firstfruit assembled there, all the rejoicing spirits of the just ones, now made perfect, joined with Jesus. Then our joy will not be in the feasting or our particular place at the table, but in our oneness in the covenant of eternal life won for us by the blood of Christ. Today’s Readings: Sirach 3:17–18, 20, 28–29; Psalm 68:4–7, 10–11; Hebrews 12:18–19, 22–24a; Luke 14:1, 7–14 Copyright © 2006, World Library Publications. All rights reserved September 2, 2007 Twenty-second Ordinary Sunday Page Five That We May Have Priests… Roses to those on the Way of the Cross It remains our sincere hope that through word and deed, education and example, we young and old one heritage or another, would all come to know that our care for Our Church — His really, is done through small and not so small gestures of help and support. As a source of hope and inspiration it is our intention to publish those names in print who have done outstanding work in the course of the week to “plant a rose” so to speak along the way as we carry the cross in the glory of the victory “He” won. Our part though small can and does grow. We might need to see the proof. The names are both a thank you and attempt to have lots of roses where ever “the cross” is. Our sincere thank you to all who come to clean the church every week. We are very grateful and appreciate your time given to our parish. Your help has been invaluable! ————————Just a reminder: We clean the Church on Monday evening at 5:00 p.m. and Friday morning at 10:00 a.m. Two old-timers, Moe and Sid, were seated on a park bench arguing about religion. At one point Moe said, "Sid, you think you know so much about religion. I'll bet you don't even know the Lord's Prayer." Sid pulls out his wallet, slaps down a $5 bill, and says, "Here's $5 that says I do. Moe says, "And here's $5 that says you don't. Let's hear it! Sid begins, "Now I lay me down to sleep. I pray the Lord my . . . ." Before Sid could finish, Moe said, "You sure fooled me. I didn't think you knew it." Over 98% of the diocesan priests in Chicago experienced their educational and spiritual formation in our seminary system. To meet the challenge of priesthood, today’s priests must master several skills including theology, pastoral skills, counseling, preaching, business and personnel management as well as speaking in the seminary system of the Archdiocese of Chicago. The Collection for the Seminary System for the Archdiocese of Chicago September 22-23, 2007. Suicide, Illness, and Suffering Have you been touched by suicide? Are you suffering, or serving as a caretaker? Do you need prayer? Turn to Stauros U.S.A., founded by the Passionists to help find meaning, hope, and peace in the midst of suffering. On September 7, Stauros is sponsoring “Suicide: They Die Too Young”. Boasting a stellar lineup of speakers, this conference is aimed at survivors of suicide death, professionals, and all who work with young people. Full information is at www.stauros.org. The organization also publishes Suffering: The Stauros Notebook. This unique quarterly is available in print or on CD. Unlike academic journals, most articles are experiential, lending a sometimes raw and powerful feel yet always coming back to the hope that is ours through faith. Call 773-484-0581 for a free sample copy. You can also get a free email every month containing inspirational faith-filled writings. Email [email protected] to have your name added to the list. Finally, Stauros U.S.A. offers the Circle of Compassion prayer registry, containing invocations sent in from all over the world. JUST ONE HOUR A WEEK CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE FOR A YOUTH! Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, a 120 year old agency serving at-risk youth, is seeking TUTORS for the upcoming school year. Please join us for an hour each week on a designated evening to help with homework, test preparation and developing good study skills. You don’t need to be a math expert! Our campuses are in the West Loop and Beverly/Morgan Park. For more info or an application, please contact us at [email protected], 312-738-7552 or www.mercyhome.org. Thank you! Page Six Twenty-second Ordinary Sunday September 2, 2007 “BUILDING BETTER FUTURES…” TEEN TIME! …Catholic schools, like St. Ferdinand’s (PreK3-8) stand apart from the rest. Catholic elementary school students who go on to Catholic high schools graduate at an average rate of 99 percent… …and 93 percent attend college! Teen Time here at St. Ferdinand begins next Sunday Sept. 9th right after the 5:00PM Mass. The group meeting time is from 6:00-8:00PM and will be in the gym and cafeteria. All teens in the parish are welcome to attend. Come and see what it is all about. Combined with above average national test scores and an education rooted in moral values… Catholic elementary schools like St. Ferdinand’s (PreK3-8) really do build better futures! Visit St. Ferdinand Catholic School at 3131 N. Mason Avenue or call (773) 622-3022 for information today. Farewell Mass for Fr. Roman Rataj, our former Associate Pastor who have entered the incardination process and changed his assignment will be on Sunday, September 9, 2007 at 10:45 a.m. (bi-lingual) You are cordially invited to come to thank Fr. Roman for his service at our parish and wish him the best of luck on his new assignment! [email protected] Choose St. Ferdinand Catholic School. Your child's future is worth it! Preschool Pays St. Ferdinand School is proud to offer a full day NAYCEaccredited early childhood educational programs five days a week, for ages three and up. We have an excellent preschool staff including our award winning state finalist Mrs. Marta Ostrowska. Call to compare our prices with your day care center. Some parents (single parent or hardship) are able to qualify for a special assistance program. To register, call Andrea at 773 622-3022 for more information or to arrange a tour. According to findings recently published in the April, 2006 American School Board Journal, early childhood education is well worth the investment. A study conducted by WestEd, found that early childhood education resulted in the following: In elementary school: Higher scores on math and reading tests Greater Language abilities Less grade retention Less need for special education and remedial work Improved nutrition and health Lower rates of child abuse and neglect. There is still time to get your order in for September. All orders are due in the church or rectory by Sunday, September 2nd or order on line until Noon on Wednesday, September 5th. For the September sale Market Day is offering FREE Cinnamon crunch french toast bites with any purchase. Please note the special pick up time for September is from 9 to 10 on Saturday, September 8th. THE WOMEN’S CENTER The Women's Center is a problem pregnancy help center. Because of the care and concern of our staff, volunteers, and benefactors, each year over 1,000 women who feel abortion is their only choice, decide in favor of life. We provide practical help, including counseling, food, clothing, baby furniture, referral services, etc. as needed. If you are interested in being a part of our life saving work, training sessions for counseling office volunteers will be held at our Cicero and Foster Avenue office on 9/29, 10/6 and 10/13. People are also needed to help clients obtain needed items in our Cicero and Foster Ave. Family Room, especially on Saturdays. Call Katie at 773-794-8807 for information on these volunteer opportunities THE WOMEN'S CENTER 5116 North Cicero Avenue Chicago, IL 60630 September 2, 2007 Twenty-second Ordinary Sunday Page Seven Page Eight Twenty-second Ordinary Sunday September 2, 2007 THE WEEK AT ST. FERDINAND PARISH September 2, 2007 MONDAY Friendship Club — 10:00 AM—3:00PM Scripture Study — 7:00 PM—8:30PM TUESDAY Kropeczki — 6:00PM—7:30PM FRIDAY Legion of Mary — 9:00AM Confession in Polish — 6:00 PM—7:00PM Pilgrim Virgin — 7:00PM — 9:00PM SATURDAY Market Day — 8:00AM— 12:00 noon WEDNESDAY Legion of Mary Mtg.—6:30 PM — 8:30 PM THURSDAY School Mass — 8:00 AM — 9:00 AM Eucharistic Adoration — 8:30AM —6:45PM Jr. Legion of Mary Rosay—2:30PM SUNDAY Polish Rosary Group Meeting—8:00AM— 10:00AM Baptism in English — 1:45PM To view the entire Parish Calendar, access it from: www.saintferdinand.org St. Ferdinand Parish’s Three Religious Education Programs! Are you considering Religious Instruction for your Child this Fall – Then consider Us!! St. Ferdinand has these three (3) options To meet your family’s religious instructional needs: School of Religion Parish School Polish School Days Sunday Monday through Friday Saturday Times Weekly Sunday Instruction from: 9:00AM to 10:30AM Daily Religious Instruction part of school’s regular curriculum 7:50AM – 2:30PM Type of Program How to Register: Call…. Religious Education For Grades K-8 & 10:30AM to 11:30AM Mass with Children and Families Call School: Andrea or Marta (773) 622-3022 After 3:00PM Call Parish Office 773-622-5900 Religious Instruction taught in Polish- part of Sat. Polish School curriculum. Choose from two (2) four hour sessions: Morning or Afternoon Daily Religious Instruction part of school’s regular curriculum PreK-3 to 8th Grade. Weekly Mass at 8:00AM normally on Thursdays. Religious Instruction in Polish as part of Saturday Polish school curriculum. Call School: Marta or Andrea (773) 622-3022 Call Polish School: Sr. Genowefa (773) 889-6432 Bulletin reminder: All notices for the September 9th bulletin need to be in the rectory no later than 3:00 PM on Friday, August 31th. You may bring your bulletin notices to the rectory in an envelope labeled “bulletin”; you may fax them to 773/622-5903; or you may e-mail them to: [email protected] Page Nine Twenty-second Ordinary Sunday Vision Screening On the weekend of September 15/16, Dr. Sylwia Szewczyk from Ideal Family Eye Care will be conducting a vision screening at our parish. During this free checkup it will be possible to determine if there is a need for glasses and check the overall health of the eyes as well as to find out of there are initial signs of cataract or glaucoma. Everyone is welcome to take advantage of this opportunity. To register, please call 773-774-2200. 26Th ANNUAL FEAST SS. CROCIFISSO Di Rutigliano Bari – Chicago Chapter SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2007 San Ferdinando Church At 12:30 in the afternoon, a solemn Mass in honor of SS Crocifisso will be celebrated. Following the Mass will be a procession in which the members of the SS. Crocifisso Society will carry the statue on their shoulders down the following streets: Mason to George to Marmora to Barry and back to the church, with the intervention of local authorities, both civil and religious. The Sicilian Band of Chicago will play during the procession. Everyone is welcome to participate. Join Us for our ANNUAL DINNER DANCE Saturday, September 22, 2007 at Alta Villa Banquets, Addison, Illinois Tickets: Adults $60 * Children under 12 $30 Cocktails at 6:30 pm Dinner at 7:30pm Music by: J Diamanti For more information contact: President: Tina Martire (630) 595-0640 Chairman Emeritus: Frank Pavone (773) 334-3250 Seeking Crafters St. Celestine Teen Group Members are seeking crafters for their 15th Annual Craft Show. The show will be held on Sunday, October 21st, from 8:30—1:00 pm at St. Celestine Parish. St. Celestine is located in Elmwood Park, 3020 N. 76th Ct. Spaces are available for $25.00. If interested in receiving an application or for further information please call 708-453-2555 and ask for Kim. “ROMANCE w/o REGRET presentation by Jason Evert, Catholic Apologist, for teens and their parents. WEDNESDAY, October 3rd, 7:00 p.m. St. Pascal Church, Irving Park & Melvina. For information call 77-725-7641. September 2, 2007 St. Constance Annual Dinner St. Constance Parish, located at 5843 West Strong Street in Chicago, presents its Annual Dinner Dance with Special Guest Rev. Martin Borowczyk who is celebrating his 65th year of Ordination. Our celebration will take place Saturday, October 13th, 2007, beginning with a bilingual Mass at 4:30 pm followed with an Evening of Sheer Elegance and Entertainment at Lone Tree Manor Banquets, 7730 North Milwaukee Ave in Niles. The evening features: Appetizers & Cocktails at 6:30 pm, Family Dinner at 7:30 pm. Dancing to the sound of the Stratus Band from 9:00 pm to 2:00 am plus an Open Bar, Sweet Table, Raffle and Silent Auction. Tickets are $60.00 per person. Call (773) 545-8581 ext. 0 for tickets / or more information. Chicago Boy Choir Auditions All 3rd through 12th grade boys who like to sing, are invited to become members of the Chicago Boy Choir for the 20072008 season. Students of parochial or public schools, regardless of race, or religion, or ethnic origin are eligible for membership. No prior musical experience is necessary. Program includes music reading/theory, voice training, conducting; also opportunities to make new friends of around Chicagoland; to develop self-discipline, self-confidence and an appreciation of excellence; local concert tours and an appearance at the Baltimore Boy Choir Festival next May. For more information and/or to schedule an audition, please call Fr. Gene Winkowski (773) 286-2950. Practices take place on Tuesday evenings in Our Lady of Victory Convent, 5240 W. Agatite, Chicago, IL 60630. HELP WANTED The Women’s Center of Greater Chicagoland is in search of an individual with an authentic Christian love for women and their unborn children, faithfulness to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church, strong leadership skills and experience in counseling. Our Director of Client Services is retiring. This position is responsible for management of 3 counseling offices and a volunteer-run Family Room Resource Center. Some program development and direct client counseling required. Licensed Professional Counselor preferred. Bilingual in Spanish is a plus. Please include a cover letter and salary requirements with resume. Send resumes or inquiries to: Executive Director, The Women’s Center, 5116 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago, IL 60630 or email to: [email protected] September 2, 2007 Twenty-second Ordinary Sunday Pielgrzymka do Matki Bożej Płaczącej z La Salette w Twin Lakes, WI W tym roku 19-go września minie 161 lat of objawień na górze La Salette w Alpach francuskich, które zapoczątkowały serię objawień w Lourdes, Gietrzwałdzie i Fatimie. Po zakończeniu nabożeństwa Mszy Swiętej, Drogi Krzyżowej oraz Różańca, przewidziany jest czas wolny na zakupy artykułów religijnych w przyklasztornym sklepiku oraz mini-piknik połączony z loterią fantową. W cenę biletu $50 włączony jest przejazd luksusowym autobusem oraz dwa posiłki. Bilety do nabycia po Mszach Św. W języku polskim u członków Kół w tyle kościoła. Po informacje i rezerwacje prosimy dzwonić do: Melania Nowak (773) 637-8784 Helena Lesak (773) 745-7004 Ks. Roman Rataj rozpoczął proces inkardynacji (oficjalnego przejścia z Archdiecezji Częstochowskiej do Archidiecezji Chicago). W ramach tego procesu od 1 sierpnia, pracuje w angielsko-języcznej parafii St. Francis Xavier w Wilmette. Msza pożegnalna dla ks. Romana zostanie odprawiona w niedzielę 9 września o godz. 10:45 rano. Pragniemy, aby wszystkie grupy parafialne miały okazję podziękować ks. Romanowi za Jego posługę w parafii Św. Ferdynanda. Pamiętajmy w modlitwie ks. Romana, aby dobry Bóg błogosławił Mu w dalszej posłudze kapłańskiej w nowej parafii. Page Ten Koła Żywego Różańca wraz z duchowym opiekunem ks. Tomaszem Sztanderą zapraszają na 1-dniową Pielgrzymkę do Sanktuarium Matki Boskiej Częstochowskiej u Ojców Salwatorianów w Merrillville, Indiana, w dniu 14 października, 2007 aby wspólnie celebrować zakończenie 90 rocznicy Objawień Fatimskich. Bilety w cenie $30 od osoby. W cenę biletu wchodzi przejazd luksusowym autobusem oraz posiłek. Wyjazd jest zaplanowany na 8:30 rano z parafialnego parkingu, natomiast powrót około godz. 6:00 wieczorem. Po więcej informacji lub rezerwację prosimy dzwonić Melanie Nowak (773) 637-8784 Heleny Lesak (773) 745-7004 ZAPISY DO POLSKIEJ SZKOŁY Zapisy do sobotniej Polskiej Katolickiej Szkoły Św. Ferdynanda odbędą się dniach 4,5,6 września od godz. 4:00 do 7:00 pm (wtedy będzie można kupić podręczniki). Przypominamy, że do 6 września powinna już być zapłacona cała należność za szkołę. Rozpoczęcie roku szkolnego 8 września: godz. 9:00 am – I zmiana godz. 1:00 pm – II zmiana ZAPROSZENIE Jeśli tylko śpiewać chcesz, dwa zespoły mamy - wiesz?, Wszystkie dzieci zapraszamy, Lecz o wiek tylko pytamy. Kropki małe z s. Elą Serduszka większe rozweselą Dla Jezusa śpiewać chcemy, Na spotkania zaraz mkniemy”. Serdecznie zapraszamy do wspólnego śpiewu w zespołach parafialnych „Kropeczki” i „Serduszka”. Spotkanie organizacyjne odbędzie się w niedzielę, 9 września po Mszy Świętej o godz. 10.45. Zespół Serduszka wraz z prowadząca p. Iwoną zaprasza do Konwentu, Kropeczki wraz z s. Elżbietą zapraszają do Music Room/School Page Eleven Twenty-second Ordinary Sunday Program Seminarium Biskupa Abramowicza zaprasza do uhonorowania KSIĘDZA KARDYNAŁA FRANCISZKA GEORGE, O.M.I. na Dorocznym Bankiecie Seminarium w niedzielę 9 września 2007 roku o godz. 17:00 w Hotelu Marriott 540 N. Michigan Avenie Bilety w cenie $175.00 od osoby są do nabycia w Seminarium. Wszelkie ogłoszenia do książki pamiątkowej mogą być przesyłane do dn. 17 sierpnia na adres: Bishop Abramowicz Seminary Program Development Office 743 N. Armour Street Chicago, Il 60622 Kontakt: Tomasz Pels, tel. (312)-666-3675 e-mail: [email protected] CENTRUM DLA KOBIET The Women’s Center [Centrum dla Kobiet] jest Ośrodkiem pomocy dla kobiet w ciąży będących w trudnych sytuacjach. Dzięki pomocy i staraniom naszych pracowników, wolontariuszy i dobroczyńców, każdego roku ponad 1,000 kobiet, które myślały, że aborcja jest jedynym rozwiązaniem, opowiadają się za życiem. Zapewniamy praktyczną pomoc łącznie z fachową poradą, żywność, odzież, mebelki dla dzieci, porady specjalistyczne itp. – według potrzeb. Jeżeli jesteście zainteresowani pracą na rzecz ratowania ludzkiego życia, sesje dla wolontariuszy-doradców będą prowadzone w naszych biurze przy 5116 N. Cicero Ave. [Cicero i Foster] - 29 września oraz 6 i 13 października. Potrzebujemy osoby do pomocy naszym klientom w <Family Room> w ośrodku mieszczącym się przy 5116 N. Cicero Ave. [Cicero i Foster], szczególnie w soboty. Po dodatkowe informacje prosimy dzwonić do Katie na numer 773-794-8807. Potrzebujemy obecnie pieluszki, mało używaną odzież na okres ciąży o rozmiarach małym i bardzo dużym, odzież dla dzieci o rozmiarach od 5 wzwyż. Aby uzyskać adres, gdzie można te rzeczy przywieźć, prosimy do nas dzwonić na numer 773-794-1313. Rodziny, które te rzeczy dostają są Wam bardzo wdzięczne. Potrzebne są również huśtawki dla niemowląt, łóżeczka, prześcieradełka, wkładki zabezpieczające i łóżeczka dla starszych dzieci. Będzie bardzo wielką pomocą dla nas jeśli te rzeczy do nas dostarczycie. Jeśli nie możecie ich dostarczyć zadzwońcie na numer 773-794-1313, a któryś z September 2, 2007 Darmowe badania wzroku W dniach 15 i 16 września, Dr. Sylwia Szewczyk przeprowadzać będzie w naszej parafii przesiewowe badania wzroku. Równocześnie w czasie badań można będzie określić ogólny stan zdrowia oczu pacjenta jak również wykryć początek chorób takich jak jaskra, zaćma czy też retinopatii związanych z cukrzycą lub nadciśnieniem. Zapraszamy wszystkich chętnych do skorzystania z darmowej konsultacji z wykwalifikowanym lekarzem. Aby się zarejestrować prosimy dzwonić na numer (773) 774-2200. Bankiet honorujący ks. Marcina Borowczyka Parafia Świętej Konstancji, znajdująca się pod adresem 5843 W. Strong Street w Chicago zaprasza na bankiet honorujący Ks. Marcina Borowczyka, proboszcza emeryta, który w tym roku obchodzi swoją 65-tą rocznicę święceń kapłańskich. Uroczysta celebracja odbędzie się w sobotę, 13-go października, 2007 roku. Uroczystości rozpoczną się Mszą św. (polskoangielską) o godz. 4:30 po południu po czym nastąpi bankiet w restauracji Lone Tree Manoe, pod adresem 7730 N. Milwaukee Ave. w Niles. Koktajle i przystawki od godz. 6:30 wieczorem, obiad o godz. 7:00 wieczorem. Zabawa przy dźwiękach zespołu „Stratus Band” od godz. 9-tej wieczorem do 2-giej po północy. Otwarty bar, słodki stół, cicha aukcja . Bilety w cenie $60 dolarów od osoby do nabycia w biurze parafialnym. W sprawie informacji i rezerwacji prosimy dzwonić na numer (773) 545-8581 wew. 0. CZY WIESZ... W tej rubryce przybliżamy znaczenie słów i pojęć , z którymi w Kościele się stykamy, a nie zawsze zastanawiamy się nad ich znaczeniem. Dziś: MAGIA . Magia: Przypisywanie siły działania słowom, czynnościom albo rzeczom i chęć władania przy ich pomocy Bogiem i ludźmi. September 2, 2007 Twenty-second Ordinary Sunday Page Twelve "Dlaczego niewielu jest takich, którzy dostępują zbawienia?" Znamy odpowiedź, bo próbują wejść przez szeroką bramą. Wyjaśniają to dwie ilustracje dochodzenia do zbawienia przez szeroką bramę. Faryzeusze obserwowali czy Jezus będzie uzdrawiał w szabat. Bóg dał mieszkańcom Izraela dzień wolny, szabat, aby tego dnia mogli Go spotkać i lepiej poznać. Faryzeusze uczynili z szabatu taki dzień, który zakazuje Synowi Bożemu objawić wielkość i moc Boga przez uzdrowienie człowieka. Jednocześnie oskarżyciele Jezusa zasiadając do posiłku wybierają miejsca nadające im znaczenia. Potrafią oceniać ważność miejsc przy stole, nie potrafią zrozumieć sensu szabatu, i tego kim jest Jezus uzdrawiający ludzi ciężko chorych. Wiele uczt opisywanych w Nowym Testamencie wynika ze stosowania prawa o dziesięcinach. Co trzy lata wszystko co było dziesiątą częścią przychodów tego roku, nie było oddawane lewitom na rzecz ich posługi, lecz pozostawało w domu. Te środki miały być przeznaczone na potrzeby "obcych, sierot i wdów, aby jedli i nasycili się". Takich ludzi zapraszają ci, którzy poszukują zbawienia przez wąską bramę. Postępują sprawiedliwie, a Bóg im błogosławi. Próbujący wchodzić do zbawienia przez szeroką bramę zapraszają ludzi wpływowych, faryzeuszy, licząc na ich odwzajemnienie. Kiedy powróci Jezus Chrystus obłuda i niewiara, zostaną oddzielone od wiary i sprawiedliwości. A wiara i wierność zostaną nagrodzone. Watykan uruchomił linie lotnicze dla pielgrzymów Watykan chce ułatwić pielgrzymom dotarcie do świętych miejsc, dlatego wynajął samoloty z taniej linii Mistral, które z lotniska w Rzymie od 27 sierpnia wożą ludzi do Polski, portugalskiej Fatimy czy hiszpańskiego Santiago de Compostela. W Lourdes we Francji wylądował już pierwszy samolot należący do utworzonej z inicjatywy Watykanu kompanii lotniczej Mistral Air. Specjalnością nowych tanich linii lotniczych ma być przewożenie pielgrzymów do najważniejszych europejskich sanktuariów. Należący do linii lotniczych Mistral Air, Boeing 787 został udekorowany białymi i żółtymi barwami Watykanu. Wylądował na lotnisku w Tarbes - Lourdes w południowo - zachodniej Francji. Na jego pokładzie, oprócz licznych pielgrzymów, przybył także wikariusz generalny Rzymu, kardynał Camillo Ruini. Kardynał Ruini powiedział, że sposoby odbywania pielgrzymek zmieniają się z biegiem czasu, ale ich głęboki cel pozostaje wciąż ten sam - zbliżyć się do Boga. Nowe linie lotnicze będą obsługiwać również inne sanktuaria w Europie. Pielgrzymi z Włoch będą mogli udawać się dzięki nim do Santiago di Compostella w Hiszpanii, do Fatimy w Portugalii, a także do Częstochowy. Dyrekcja nowo powstałej firmy liczy na około 150 tysięcy klientów rocznie. www.ny.pl Biuletynowe przypomnienie: Wszystkie biuletynowe ogłoszenia na 9 wrzesnia prosimy dostarczyć do parafii nie później jak na godzinę 3:00 po południu w piątek 31 sierpnia. Ogłoszenia też można dostarczyć wcześniej lub wysłać faxem na numer 773/ 622-5903, lub też wysłać pocztą elektroniczną na adres: [email protected]. September 2, 2007 Twenty-second Ordinary Sunday Page Thirteen ON MEAL, ETIQUETTE, AND LOOK WHO'S COMING TO DINNER Copyright 2007 by John B. Reynolds ([email protected]) Meal-wise, I don't get out much. Oh, I travel for work quite a bit and eat a lot of expense report meals, but I'm a cheap date, and Baker's Square is about as fancy as I get. And my family and I have had some nice vacations over the years, but other than that expensive ski-resort dinner with edible flowers for our ten-year wedding anniversary, Gail and Sarah and Paul pretty much follow my lead. My folks were simple people with simple tastes, and I am my parents' son. To this day when I find myself at a wellappointed table for dinner--usually a wedding reception--I have to ask Gail which fork to use first. Jesus tells us his story of meal etiquette in today's Gospel; here are two of my own... Vignette No. 1. A dessert bar was set up as we were all eating our chicken at a business dinner years ago, and everyone was invited to just serve themselves. Since my table was still working on the main course, I was one of the last people to get to the desserts, but I saw what I wanted--a fresh raspberry tart--and I waited in line for the sweets like everyone else. Well, like almost everyone else, for as the line shortened and as the raspberry tart supply--which I could see each step of the way--grew smaller, some guy came out of nowhere when I was only two people away, and with a swooping arm and clawing hand like a cheap carnival crane, he snatched up the very last tart. I was robbed. Vignette No. 2. Cardinal Francis George came to my home parish a few years back to give a vocation awareness talk, and I was happy to hear that he'd be joining us in the parish hall later for cake and coffee. As a member of our PPC at the time, however, I was tapped for service when the service ended, so instead of heading directly to the hall to hobnob with the Godly and famous, I hung around the church picking up fliers and such. Then, thinking more cake and coffee than Godly and famous when the work was done, I went right for the treats when I reached the hall. What I didn't know was that His Eminence was still in the sacristy chatting with the priests. A parish matron chided me gently and told me that no one could eat until our honored guest ate. Oops. "...Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted," Jesus tells us. Unwittingly, I had exalted myself at the Cardinal George get-together and somebody put me in my place. OK. But Raspberry Tart Guy exalted himself, too, and he skated with my dessert. Where's the fair play? Where's the justice? Where's a parish matron when you need one? But triviality aside, I get today's humility message. What I'm struggling with is Christ's direction that we not host our friends and the wealthy, but rather, the sick and marginalized, "for you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous." We're all called to follow Jesus' call in matters of social justice--which he explains today via a lesson in meal etiquette--but it's a hard call. And pondering it now, I see that I've got lots more to worry about than which fork to use first, a lost tart, or a mis-step in front of an archbishop. THE END St. Ferdinand Parish Ladies of St. Anne - President: Mrs. Violet DelVecchio Laudamus - Mr. Jarosław Buranicz Legion of Mary - Presidents: Mr. Justo Evangelista & Mrs. Fely Mrs. Dorota Gołda, Parish Secretary Mesina Sr. Bernadetta Gościniak, Administrative Assistant Legion of Mary, Juniors - President: Emma Camara Irving Park Catholic Woman’s Club - Mrs. Dolores Schoewe Liturgical Market Day - Coordinator: Mrs. Kelly Trujillo Polish & English Altar Servers - Fr. Mariusz Stefanowski Mr. Andrew Warzocha, Director of Music and Liturgy Polish Club of the Good Shepherd - President: Andrzej Parada Mrs. Betty Hotcaveg, Lector Coordinator Polish Rosary Group - Mrs. Helena Lesak Deacon Irv Hotcaveg, Coordinator of Eucharistic Ministers & Polish Saturday School - Director: Sr. Genowefa Potaczała Ministers of Care Ms. Jane Lohrmann, Scheduler of Ministers of Care to the Home- Polish School Parents’ Ass’n. - President: Władysława Mitoraj Serduszka - Music Teacher - Miss Iwona Raszyk bound Radoœæ - Miss Marzena Kulesza Parish Council St. Ferdinand Athletic Association - Director: Victoria Matthews Ralph Barnhart - President, Mary Bucaro, Terri Calcitrai, Gilbert St. Ferdinand Family & School Association - President: Mrs. Sharon Fanuke DeJesus, Sophie Kass, Ken Presslak, Anthony Supan, Andrew St. Ferdinand Parish Council - President: Mr. Ralph Barnhart Warzocha. St. Ferdinand Polish Highlanders Club - President: Mr. Stanisław Parish Organizations Ciszek St. Ferdinand School Board - Chairperson: Mrs. Mary Ann BarnAdult Scripture Study - Coordinator : Miss Ameriga Cesaroni hart Boy Scout - Coordinator: Mr. Vince Clemente St. Vincent DePaul Society - President: Mr. Ralph Barnhart Friendship Club - President: Mrs. Patricia Flynn Ushers Club - President: Mr. Peter Holod Girl Scout - Coordinator: Mrs. Joyce McGinniss Knights of Columbus - Mater Christi Council—Charles Calcitria, Grand Knight Support Staff St. Ferdinand Church 5900 W. Barry Ave. Chicago, IL 60634 St. Ferdinand Parish (773) 622-5900 www.saintferdinand.org Rev. Zdzisław (Jason) Torba, Pastor Rev. David J. Cortesi, Pastor Emeritus Rev. William M. Holbrook, Associate Pastor Rev. Mariusz Stefanowski, Associate Pastor Rev. Tomasz Sztandera, Associate Pastor Irwin Hotcaveg, Deacon Ronald Weiner, Deacon MASS TIMES ENGLISH POLISH Weekday : 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. W ciągu tygodnia: 7:00 p.m. Saturdays 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (anticipated) Sobota 7:00 a.m. Sundays 8:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. (Chapel) 12:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Niedziela 7:00 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 3:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. RECONCILIATION / SPOWIEDŹ ŚWIĘTA Monday—Saturday / od poniedziałku do soboty 6:30 p.m. — 7:00 p.m. Saturday / Sobota 8:30 a.m. — 9:00 a.m. First Friday of the month / Pierwszy piątek miesiąca 6:00 p.m. —7:30 p.m. St. Ferdinand School - 773 622-3022 Dr. Lucine Mastalerz, Principal Christian OutReach (COR) - 773 622-9732 Mrs. Lu Caravette, Director Missionary Sisters of Christ the King - 773 889-7979 Sr. Genowefa Potaczała, Superior Sr. Hiacynta Ratajczak Sr. Elżbieta Barnowska Sr. Bernadetta Gościniak BAPTISM: For Children: a pre-baptism class is required for baptism of the first child. The class in English is held on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM in the Convent, and in Polish on the last Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM in the church . Upon registration the sacrament is celebrated in English at 1:45 PM on the second and fourth Sunday of the month,. In Polish on the first Sunday of the month at 1:45 PM and on the third Sunday of the month at 3:00 PM Mass. Please call the rectory to register. For Adults: Instructions are processed through the Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA). Contact local Director of Religious Education (DRE) at the rectory ext. 366. MARRIAGES: Must be arranged at least four months prior to the ceremony. Please call the rectory.