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Rev. Patrick G. Cecil, Pastor MARCH 29, 2015 z PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD “We begin anew when we rid ourselves of wrong-doing and take on Christ.” MISSION STATEMENT MASS SCHEDULE We are a community of believers, proclaiming that Jesus is Lord. We come together as Catholics to celebrate the Sacraments, especially the Eucharist, to hear and be transformed by the Word of God, to bring Christian values and love into our world, and to live and share the teachings of Jesus. Inspired by the Holy Spirit, we strive as a parish family to further the Kingdom of God, making God’s presence felt and extending the caring spirit of Jesus. Sat. evening, Vigil Mass: 4:30 PM Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM and 12:00 Noon Weekdays: Mon-Thurs. 6:30 and 8:00 AM Fri. 8:30 AM (during school session) Sat. 8:00 AM Holy Days: 6:30, 8:00AM, (9:00 AM during school session) and 7:30 PM CONFESSIONS: Saturdays, 3:30 to 4:15 PM St. Mary of the Woods ParishSt.z Moselle Ave.,29,Chicago, 60646 Parish Office: Page 1 Mary7033 of theN. Woods — March 2015 = IL Palm Sunday z Of The Passion of the 773-763-0206 Lord z www.smow.org www.smow.org L P Rev. Patrick G. Cecil Where mission, ministries and resources come together. St. Mary of the Woods is blessed by many vibrant, effective ministries. The Parish was twice-blessed by two auxiliaries that provide major resources for our Parish to continue to serve our ministries, parishioners and the community. The Parish received $25,000 from Holy Name Society in December, and this week we received another $25,000 from Holy Name plus $100,000 from Altar and Rosary. These two groups energetically and successfully raise funds for the Parish every year. This year was another great success for them. All our major ministries benefit directly from their thoughtful service and generous hearts; Liturgy, Music, St. Mary of the Woods School , Religious Education and catechists, our new Teen Ministry, Spiritual Development like Retreats, Missions and Bible study, and many others. Join me in heart-felt thanks to Altar and Rosary and Holy Name Society members and their leadership for the support they provide for all our Parish ministries. Peace, Father Pat Cecil and St. Mary of the Woods Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) Dear Friends, For three years our Parish has celebrated a Child Abuse Prevention Mass in April. We do this because we strongly support efforts to stop childhood abuse of any kind and to be in the forefront of Parishes leading all protection efforts. While the Archdiocese has led the efforts to insure anyone in the Archdiocese who works with children goes through rigorous background checks, others have worked to hold them to that promise. A champion for this cause is right here in our midst, Michael Hoffman. Emerging from hiding because of the shame wrongly inflicted upon him by his childhood abuser, Michael, in his healing process, has moved to the forefront of ensuring safety measures for children while extending the balm of healing to those abused. It is a long and painful process and the abused and those of us around them must be supportive and seek healing. Through Michael’s efforts in working with Cardinal George and the Office for the Protection of Children, a Healing Garden was created at a space just outside Holy Family Parish. With the installation of our new Archbishop Blaise Cupich, Michael wanted to insure that all efforts to stop child abuse would continue so he with Father Pat’s support, invited the Archbishop to come to our Child Abuse Prevention Mass on April 18th. Archbishop Cupich sent strong evidence of support when he eagerly agreed to attend. He will Preside as we celebrate strong, healthy families, raise awareness of child prevention efforts, and pray together for continued vigilance. Please plan on joining us on April 18th at the 4:30 Mass and plan on supporting our healing efforts by planting a pinwheel God Bless, Marcy Mahoney, Pastoral Associate Page 2 St. Mary of the Woods — March 29, 2015 = Palm Sunday Of The Passion of the Lord www.smow.org P L Get Your Spiritual Life in Shape In 2015 From Promise to Resurrection: A Retreat in Daily Life REMINDER TO RETREAT PARTICIPANTS CONTINUING THIS TUESDAY EVENING, MARCH 31ST Retreat Activities: • Weekly sharing and support sessions Daily individual prayer periods Brief presentation on the spiritual exercises at each session Methods of prayer taught and scriptures for daily reflections provided Daily journaling • • • • Tuesday Evenings through April 7th 7:00 to 8:30 pm St. Mary of the Woods Parish Hall 7001 N. Hiawatha Ave., Chicago, IL 60646 Isaiah 50:4–9a; Philippians 2:5–11; Mark 14:1–15:47; or Mark 15:1–39 The Common Good As God’s family, we are all called to look out for one another. It’s not just about “me.” It’s about “us.” How can we be sure that the decisions we make in our own community and in the world help build up and protect God’s entire family? Isaiah reminds us that God gives us a “well- trained tongue … to answer the weary a word that will waken them.” Do we listen to God’s Spirit within us? How does the Spirit motivate us and guide our words as we work for a more just world? Jesus “emptied himself, taking the form of a slave.” How are we called, especially during Lent, to empty ourselves for the good of others? This week’s CRS Rice Bowl Story of Hope takes us to a community in the United States, in the Diocese of Albany. How have our Lenten reflections on global solidarity affected how we view poor and vulnerable people in our own communities? “Lent is a fitting time for self-denial; we would do well to ask ourselves what we can give up in order to help and enrich others by our own poverty.” Pope Francis Loving God, Retreat Directors Fr. Aidan O’Boyle Jim Sweany, MA Ignatian Spirituality We thank you for the many gifts you have given us. Bless our prayers and sacrifices this Lent. May we bring hope and life to our sisters and brothers who suffer with hunger each day. Unite us through Christ with the poor worldwide, and bless our efforts to bring relief to those in need. Amen Page 3 St. Mary of the Woods — March 29, 2015 = Palm Sunday Of The Passion of the Lord www.smow.org P L St. Mary of the Woods Lenten Soup & Salad Lunch and Stations of the Cross OUR FINAL WEEK! Come join us in Church for our final Lenten Stations of the Cross this coming Thursday afternoon at 2:15 pm. Reflections on the Stations will be led by the students of St. Mary of the Woods School. A soup, salad and bread lunch will be available for everyone in the Parish Hall. 1:15 pm: Lenten Soup & Salad Lunch Parish Hall (soup & salad served up to 2:00 pm) 2:15 pm: Praying the Stations of the Cross In Church On your way by 3:00 pm! Everybody welcome! Bring a friend! Families and Children especially welcome! Thank you to everybody who participated in praying the Stations of the Cross this Lent, especially to all those who were involved in leading the Reflections each week. Thanks too, to Marianne Strumberger and the Hospitality Committee for their delicious soups each week. The hospitality added a lot to the evening. Have a blessed Holy Week! Page 4 St. Mary of the Woods Faith Community Lenten Schedule Holy Week Communal Celebration of Reconciliation Monday, March 30 — 7:30 PM Holy Thursday — April 2nd 7:30 PM — Solemn Liturgy of Holy Thursday. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will continue until Midnight. Good Friday — April 3rd 3:00 PM Solemn Liturgy of the Good Friday Passion, Veneration of the Cross and Holy Communion. 4:00-5:00 PM and 6:30 PM — Parish Hall Family Association serves a simple meal of soup & bread. 7:30 PM — Evening Service Holy Saturday — April 4th 2:00 PM — Blessing of Easter Baskets 7:30 PM — Easter Vigil & First Mass of Easter Easter Sunday Masses — April 5th 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM and Noon St. Mary of the Woods — March 29, 2015 = Palm Sunday Of The Passion of the Lord www.smow.org P L #1 oGvGGkGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGof 946Rated things to do in Chicago by Trip Advisor ˈpGGGGG GGUUˉ OtGY\aZ\P “Indifference to our neighbor and to God also represents a real temptation for us Christians. Each year during Lent we need to hear once more the voice of the prophets who cry out and trouble our conscience.” ~(Lenten Message of Pope Francis, 2015) During this Lenten journey, let us no longer be unmoved to the needs of immigrants suffering the heartbreak of family separation, by the tragedy of children detained at the border, and by the pain of refugees yearning for freedom. In solidarity with our Church, let us no longer be indifferent to our immigrant and refugee neighbors who bear the cross of being undocumented, alone, or afraid. ACTIONS: This Lent, pray for the immigrants, refugees and unaccompanied children who are suffering. Contact your member of Congress at 202-225-3121 and urge him or her to support policies that protect the most vulnerable immigrants and unaccompanied minors. Learn other practical ways to be in solidarity with our sister and brother immigrants and download the 2015 Lenten Calendar containing daily prayers and reflections at www.CatholicsAndImmigrants.org. Office for Immigrant Affairs and Immigration Education 3525 S. Lake Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60653 lena Segura (312) 534-5333, [email protected] God of all people, We offer you our Lenten journey. May we learn to walk as one human family, remembering in a special way those who are poorest and most in need. Bless our prayers, our fasting and our Lenten gifts. Through these actions, we show our love for your Son, Jesus, and answer your call to love one another. Amen Page 5 The St. Mary of the Woods Fine Arts Council invites you to join them on a special Docent Guided Tour of Religious Art at the world famous Art Institute of Chicago On Thursday, April 9, 2015 Bus departs St. Mary’s main parking lot at 9:30 a.m. sharp Tour begins at 10:45 am Bus leaves the Art Institute at 3:00 pm Cost—$60 includes bus, tour, lunch and 1 1/2 hours of individual museum exploration. Tickets are still on sale this weekend March 28-29 after all the Masses. Contact Marianne Strumberger at 773-763-0206 or email: [email protected] if you have any questions. St. Mary of the Woods — March 29, 2015 = Palm Sunday Of The Passion of the Lord www.smow.org P L T Children’s Liturgy of the Word Sponsored by St. Mary of the Woods Family Association We are looking for PEOPLE in the Parish to help build our program. Eighth Grade and High School students are welcome. We are looking to build teams to run the Liturgy at 10:30 mass. It is not a huge time commitment and the kids are so engaged and fun to work with. Check your calendars if you want to help or come to the 10:30 mass with your kids to have them participate. The next dates for Liturgy are : April 19, and May 17. If you are interested in volunteering please contact: Chris Boyle at:[email protected] Julie Servatius at: [email protected] Camille Steiner at:: [email protected] St. Mary of the Woods Family Association If you or a member of your family are currently sick and/or homebound and unable to come to Sunday Mass and would like to receive the Sacraments for the sick in your home, please contact Father. Aidan O’Boyle at the rectory at 773-763-0206 Homebound/Communion Visitations: St. Mary of the Woods Church has several ministers of care who can regularly take communion to those in need. Please call the Parish Office to arrange for communion for yourself or a homebound loved one. Page 6 THE BEATITUDES During recent weeks we have reected on the Ten Commandments. For the coming two months we will consider the Eight Beatudes. The beatudes are short and simple statements. Yet, when trying to nd the right words to discuss them it was necessary to do a bit of research. Many of the words are commonplace to us – poor, meek, merciful–but when presented in a dierent context there is a slightly dierent or deeper interpretaon. The Beatudes, shared with us through St. Mahew’s Gospel and coming from the Sermon on the Mount, are an appropriate follow up to our review of Commandments. We are moving from the “Don’t Do” list to a presentaon of the wonderful gis to be shared with us by a loving, caring God. The beatudes respond to a natural desire for happiness. Our loving God and Father recognizes this desire and the beatudes dene segments of the Faithful and corresponding rewards. Blessed “characterisc,” specic reward. As children, our catechism taught us in a simple Q & A manner: Q. Who made you? A. God made me. Q. Why did God make you? A. God made me to know, love and serve Him in this world and to be happy with Him in the next. The beatudes show us a road map to aaining that ulmate happiness. St. Mary of the Woods — March 29, 2015 = Palm Sunday Of The Passion of the Lord www.smow.org P D U P E St. Mary of the Woods Directory RECTORY 7033 N. Moselle Ave. SCHOOL 7033 N. Moselle Ave. PARISH RESOURCE CENTER 7033 N. Moselle Ave. PARISH JUBILEE HOUSE 7045 N. Moselle Ave. 773-763-0206 773-763-7577 773-763-1603 773-775-5204 St. Mary of the Woods REV. PATRICK G. CECIL, Pastor …………………………………………………………………….pcecil @smow.org REV. RAYMOND F. KLEES, Associate Pastor ………………………………………………………………….…[email protected] REV. AIDAN O’BOYLE, Associate Pastor …………………………………………………………………[email protected] REV. DONALD J. HEADLEY, Resident …………………………………………………….………[email protected] MRS. MARCIA MAHONEY, Pastoral Associate/DRE …………………………………………………………..…[email protected] MR. CHUCK THOMPSON, Deacon …………………………………………………………….…[email protected] MRS. AMANDA THOMPSON, Youth Minister ……………………………………………………..………[email protected] MRS. MARY ANNE EICHHORN, Music Director …………………………………………………..…………[email protected] MR. BARRY MURTAUGH, Business Manager …………………………………………………..…………[email protected] MRS. ALEDA DOWNS, Accounting Office ……………………………………………………………..……[email protected] MRS. MARY YAMOAH, Principal ………………………………………………..………[email protected] MRS. KATHY KAMINSKI, Parish Secretary …………………………………………………………….…[email protected] MRS. JOYCE CONRAD, School Secretary ……………………………………………….…………[email protected] MR. JON LEBARON, Athletic Director/Gym Supervisor ………………………………………………………….………[email protected] MRS. MARIANNE STRUMBERGER, Bulletin Editor ………………………………………………………..…[email protected] MR. JEFFREY ZYDLO, Maintenance Supervisor BAPTISM: We joyfully welcome all children to the St. Mary of the Woods community. A Baptism preparation session is required. Please call Father Aidan O’Boyle at the Rectory (773)763-0206 either prior to the birth of your child or after. WEDDINGS: Those considering marriage should consult one of the priests at least six months before the wedding. THE SICK: The Parish Office should be notified about anyone who I seriously at home or in a hospital. Due to privacy laws, hospitals an nursing homes are unable to contact us. FAITH COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIP: Catholics who wish to become members of our parish are asked kindly to introduce themselves to one of the priests and register at the rectory. Monday, March 30 1:00-3:00 pm Monday, March 30 7:30 pm Tuesday, March 31 7:00-8:30 pm Thursday, April 2 7:30 pm. Friday, April 3 Starting at 3:00 pm. Saturday, April 4 2:00 pm 7:30 pm Sunday, April 5 7:30, 9:00, 10:30, 12:00 Tuesday, April 7 7 pm—8:30 pm Saturday, April 11 8:30 am.—Noon Monday, April 13 1:00—3:00 pm Saturday, April 18 8:30 am-Noon Sunday, April 19 10:30 am. Sunday, April 19 1:00 pm Sunday, April 19 5:00 pm Monday, April 20 1:00-3:00 pm Monday, April 27 1:00-3:00 pm Bible Study Group In the Jubilee House Reconciliation In the Church Lenten Spiritual Retreat In the Parish Hall Holy Thursday services See page 4 for more information Good Friday Services See all times on page 4 Easter Vigil services see page 4 Blessing of Easter Baskets Easter Vigil & First Mass of Easter Easter Sunday Schedule Regular Sunday mass schedule Lenten Spiritual Retreat Wrap Up In the Parish Hall Seniors Meeting In the Parish Hall Bible Study Group In the Jubilee House Bereavement Support Group In the Jubilee House Children's’ Liturgy of the Word Parish Hall A& R Spring Luncheon Ridgemoor Country Club Teen Led Mass & Pizza Party Church & Parish Hall Bible Study Group In the Jubilee House Bible Study Group In the Jubilee House PRAY THE ROSARY FOR PEACE Every morning after the 8:00am mass, the Rosary is prayed. Please join us in this very powerful prayer for peace. Religious Education Corner Sunday, our families joined together to celebrate Mass. It was a great and prayerful experience for everyone. Class resumed afterward and ran to 10:30 with everyone preparing to tell the story of Easter. If you are not Catholic you are most welcome at our worship services. Should you wish to inquire into the Catholic Faith, please contact Father Pat Cecil or Mrs. Marcy Mahoney at the rectory. We will be off on Palm Sunday so families can begin their Holy Week together and on Easter Sunday. MOVING? When moving in or out of St. Mary of the Woods Faith Community, please notify the Parish Office. God bless, Marcy Mahoney Page 7 St. Mary of the Woods — March 29, 2015 = Palm Sunday Of The Passion of the Lord www.smow.org P L Baptism Preparation Program This program takes place on a Tuesday at 7:15 pm. It is for all parents who wish to have their children baptized. The next three meeting dates are: St. Mary of the Woods Please pray for those in the Military: May God Keep You safe! Lance Corporal Matthew Donald Kerstein, United States Marines April 14, May 12 and June 9 If you are expecting a child or already have a new addition to your family and have NOT been through the preparation program, please call Father Aidan O’Boyle at the Rectory at 773-763-0206, to sign up for one of the meetings. You need to attend a meeting before scheduling a Baptism. The Bible Study Group meets on Mondays at 1:00 pm in Jubilee House. We’ll be working on the “Book of Job” this Monday, concentrating on Chapters 15 and 16 Lance Corporal Edward O’Reilly United States Marines Petty Officer First Class Derrick Stephen Schoo United States Navy Please contact the Parish Oce to have the names of your family members, serving in our military, listed in our weekly bullen. You may also email your names directly to [email protected]. or call 773-763-0206 All are welcome to join us. Betty Hollander 847-518-0882 www.deaconchuck.com Sister Veronica Crowe, aunt of Laura Drohan You can follow Deacon Chuck on-line for articles, homilies or to leave a message. PLEASE turn off cell phones in church! St. Mary of the Woods once again welcomes those interested in deepening their faith into the Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA.) Working with several other parishes in our area, our RCIA team will share the teachings and experience of our Church in preparation for receiving the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist at the Easter Vigil on Saturday, April 4th, 2015. If you know of anyone who might be interested in becoming Catholic, or if you are interested in serving as a mentor in this process, please contact Deacon Chuck at 773-763-0206, or e-mail at [email protected]. Page 8 Out of respect and courtesy for our Liturgy and for your fellow parishioners, we ask that you PLEASE turn off your cell phones before you enter he church. Thank you! Crisis Pregnancy Hotline 800-400-4205 Post Abortion Healing 888-456-HOPE (4673) To see past bulletins, calendar events, or make a donation, simply use your smart phone to scan the QR code on the left. St. Mary of the Woods — March 29, 2015 = Palm Sunday Of The Passion of the Lord www.smow.org P L ATTENTION: ST. MARY OF THE WOODS SENIORS This is just a friendly reminder that the committee investigating the revival of a club or organization for our Parish’s Seniors is hosting an Organizational Meeting in the Parish Hall on Saturday morning, April 11, 2015. A light breakfast will be served after the 8:00 A.M. Mass, and the meeting will begin around 9:30 A.M. The agenda will include: (1) a discussion of the recent survey results; and (2) the creation of a format for the club or organization, covering such topics as a name for the club, officer positions, dues, relationship with other seniors clubs in the Deanery, and any other suggestions you may have to help revive our senior organization. We will have the surveys and their tallies and information about other Senior clubs in our Deanery at this meeting for anyone interested in reviewing them. Please remember that your suggestions and guidance are very important to the committee if we are to have a successful re-launch of a club for our parish’s Seniors. Once again, we thank everyone who responded to the Senior Survey, and we look forward to seeing all of you at the organizational meeting on April 11th. Thank You everyone for your support, effort & energy behind our St. Paddy's day celebration on March 6th. (apologies for the late note). The evening gathered 250 of St. Mary of the Woods finest enjoying the Irish Dance from our participants in the Foy School, The drum & piping led by Ned, Hannah & Grace Sutoris, a delicious buffet dinner provided by Mary O'Connor & Unforgettable Edibles, and the festive entertainment by the Chancey Brothers. Marty and Kori Murray along with Jim and Erin Mullaghy deserve a world of thanks and our gratitude for stepping up to lead this annual tradition, and for putting together a party that the parish had requested via our survey in December. Helping them accomplish this great event were efforts from Nancy Kerstein with communications, Bridgid Kyle with decorations, Heather Wilhelm and Julie Fabre with reservations, Liz Weber, Erin Mullaghy, Laura Wilkison, Amy Brannigan, Stephanie Vodopic, Renee Dorsen, Nancy Evanoff, Celina Radtke, with food serving, Sharon Kennedy, Deirdre Kerrigan, and Lynn Brannigan with our 50/50 raffle Chris Boyle with our flag and auction items, Kevin & Jackie Brady, Joe Duffy, Keith Engelman, Mike Prest, Brian Stearney, Andrea Simone, Jim Boyle, Jerry Kennedy, John Goebelbecker, Cyle Cantrell, Joe Pomey, Steve Wohlfrom with set up, Joe Cook and Pat Levar with bar detail, and many others that helped bartend, clean up, and lend a helping hand when asked - this event does not happen without your pitching in and support! THANK YOU! A LADIES CHAMPAGNE LUNCHEON Sunday, April 19, 2015 at 1:00pm Ridgemoor Country Club 6601 W. Gunnison St., Chicago, IL TICKETS: $65 per person includes hors d’oeuvres, champagne lunch, dessert, and performance by the Dance and Music Academy. Buy your Event & Raffle Tickets starting March 25th at www.events.org/spring15. Please contact Jessica Feldman at either her email: [email protected] or call her at 773-631-0399 for reservation information. See below for the great raffle prizes you can win: z$500 cash donated by Marti Corcoran from Century 21 zKate Spade Bundle which includes purse, wallet with keychain, cosmetic bag and stud earrings donated by Jill Rueth z$250 cash donated by Gina Purdy from Baird and Warner zTwo Goodman Theater Tickets donated by Father Pat and a $50 Lettuce Entertain You Gift Card z$250 cash donated by Robert and Ramina Padron from RE/MAX Cityview z$100 CAbi Gift Certificate donated by Meggan Stanton zHand painted silk scarf and necklace donated by Jan Kupiec from Baird and Warner z Kindle Fire donated by Jenny Novy z Stella and Dot Necklace donated by Katie Dreher Remember, winner need not be present to win! For more information about the event, email Moja Belmont at [email protected] or Jackie Brady at [email protected]. John Kerrigan, President Page 9 St. Mary of the Woods — March 29, 2015 = Palm Sunday Of The Passion of the Lord www.smow.org E N REFLECTING As we begin our entry into Holy Week, we need to remember those with far less than we have. We have journeyed through Lent with our Rice Bowls, a constant reminder of the call to Alms giving during Lent.. Please remember to return your filled Rice Bowl this week if you haven’t already done so. Holy Week floods us with emotions as we enter the journey with Jesus. There’s the triumphant entry into Jerusalem, which we might associate with having praise heaped upon us for some accomplishment. Boy, it feels good. Then there the questioning Jesus get from the Pharisees and Scribes. That might be akin to having others question our motives. At last there’s a celebration of Passover with his friends, we all love celebrations. But, something important changed here and we stand in awe of what Jesus did. Jesus changed the Passover feast forever for his followers when he became the Pascal lamb offered for all sins. Jesus instituted the Eucharist, sharing his Body and his Blood by blessing and sharing it with his Apostles. We are taken back for we know what lies ahead of him, the tests he will endure. Tested he is as he experiences the betrayal of a friend, the denial by another, and the humiliation before the Sanhedrin, Herod and Pilate. Yet, this was not enough for a blood-thirsty crowd. Jesus would carry the cross of our sins, be publically stripped, and crucified before our eyes. We stand broken-hearted at the foot of the cross, but we know the hope that a new day can bring. Easter comes and Jesus rises to new life and so fills us with hope and love. We know of God’s saving mercy. Please join us as we travel through Holy Week together and experience all of the wonder it brings. God bless, Marcy Mahoney Principal Points St. Mary of the Woods School Supports Child Abuse Prevention Month April is designated as Child Abuse Prevention month. On Wednesday, April 1st, we will join Alderman Mary O'Connor, Illinois First Lady Diana Rauner and Wildwood School in a pinwheel planting ceremony. The pinwheel is the national symbol of child abuse prevention efforts. It represents the innocence, joy and fun that should be the experience of all children. We will be planting pinwheels around the entire school and community as a reminder of our commitment to protect all God's children from harm. St. Mary of the Woods School students will hold a dollar dress down day on April 16th to raise money for the Healing Garden of the Archdiocese of Chicago and our 5th grade students will represent the school at a very special prayer service at the Healing Garden on April 17th. Please visit our school website at www.smowschool.org to learn more about these wonderful events! God Bless, Mary Yamoah Our Alms collection today is for the Father Andy McDonagh Fund OUR HOLY THRUSDAY COLLECTION WILL BE FOR CATHOLIC CHARITIES—HIV/AIDS Our Holy Thursday appeal helps persons living with HIV/AIDS. Catholic Charies HIV/AIDS services and Ministry provides a wide range of services to persons with HIV/AIDS and their families throughout the Archdiocese. They provide very basic life necessies (as food, housing, transportaon, in-home services, nancial assistance, counseling and advocacy as well as educaon and outreach) to those people who are on the margins – – the poor, the uninsured, those without health care, those with chemical dependencies or mental health issues and to many who have no other support systems, in addion to living with HIV/AIDS. They may be strangers to us but may also be our family members, neighbors, co-worker, friends and acquaintances. OUR GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTION NEXT WEEK IS FOR THE HOLY LAND Chrisans around the world are united in a special way during Lent, Holy Week and Easter. Our hearts, minds and prayers are also especially aware of the Holy Land. Our parish, once a year on Good Friday, is called on to support Chrisans in the Holy Land. Many Chrisans in the Holy Land depend on the collecon for their lives. As a poncal collecon requested by Pope Francis, the annual Good Friday Collecon oers a direct link for parishioners to be witnesses of peace and to help protect the Holy Places. When you donate on Good Friday, you are supporng Chrisans in the Holy Land. Franciscans and others in the Holy Land are housing and feeding the poor, providing religious formaon and educaon, maintaining shrines and parishes, and conducng pastoral ministry. For more informaon, visit www.MyFranciscan.org.TThe Good Friday Collecon is requested by the Holy Father. Please be as generous as your abundance allows. Our parish will support Chrisans in the Holy Land through today’s Good Friday Collecon. Please support our brothers and sisters in the Holy Land by giving to today’s special collecon. The poncal collecon allows for care of Chrisanity’s holiest sites and for God’s people living in the Holy Land. Page 10 St. Mary of the Woods — March 29, 2015 = Palm Sunday Of The Passion of the Lord www.smow.org S - T G If we give according to God’s principles, God will give back to us. The young man who gave his loaves and shes didn’t have to go without dinner. Stewardship reminds us to count our blessings, acknowledge God’s gis to us, and express thanks to God by a proporonate giving of our me, talent and treasure. “God can mulply his favors among you so that you may always have enough of every thing and end even a surplus for good works.” (II Corinthians 9:8) The decision to give has not so much to do with calendars and budgets. Really, the decision to give is really a maer of pung your life with God into perspecve. St. Mary of the Woods Collection Information WEEKLY OFFERING FOR WEEK OF 3/15/2015 Family Receiving Donation Envelopes Donation Envelopes This Week Sunday Offering Envelopes Used 1116 220 Sunday Loose Offerings Families Enrolled EFT Donations This Week Families Electronic Donation Faith Direct 195 183 Total for this Sunday Weekly Budget for Sunday Collections Difference % of Families 20% % of This Week 94% Donation This Week $7,080 $1,598 Donations $4,690 $13,368 $14,615 -$1,247 YEAR TO DATE—COLLECTIONS vs BUDGET— 37TH SUNDAY OF THE FISCAL YEAR Year-to date Sunday ………………………………………………………………………………...$540,488 Year-to-date Budget for Sunday Collection ………………………………………………………...$540,755 Difference ............................................................................................................................................... -$267 FaithDirect DONORS CAN GO ONLINE AND UPDATE YOUR EASTER OFFERING. THREE GENEROUS “OFFERTORY CATCH UP” FROM FaithDirect DONORS THIS MONTH. 2 FaithDirect DONORS INCREASED THEIR WEEKLY AND MONTHLY OFFERING. ONE NEW FaithDirect DONOR THIS WEEK. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU ALL! PLEASE FOLLOW-UP WITH FaithDirect WHEN THEY CONTACT YOU ABOUT YOUR CREDIT CARD ACCOUNT UPDATES. Consider enrolling in FaithDirect as a means of consistent giving. Electronic giving through Faith Direct is based on the stewardship model of sacrificial giving in which we place God First. It is not just a financial transaction, but an entire program that enhances stewardship principles. By participating in this programmed giving, you are able to donate to the parish consistently and we are better able to budget, knowing in advance the funds that will be available on a regular basis. Consider your many blessings and pray about what level of giving would be appropriate for your circumstance. I’d like to recommend the Faith Direct program to you. You may visit the FaithDirect website at www.faithdirect.net or call their toll-free number 866-507-8757 for more information. If you so choose, you can also securely enroll on line by using our parish code IL336 Page 11 FAITHDIRECT REPORTS THAT 12 SUSPENDED DONORS NEED TOUPDATE THEIR CREDIT CARD EXPIRATION DATES ! The Parish did not receive $4700 from FaithDirect in February and March due to the 12 suspended donors. The suspended user shortfall is a significant amount and makes a big difference during the year! There is a catch-up feature that permits donors to take care of planned donations that failed to clear, simply by using this feature. Please consider supporting St. Mary of the Woods with electronic donations through FaithDirect. St. Mary of the Woods — March 29, 2015 = Palm Sunday Of The Passion of the Lord www.smow.org C C We are collecting needy items for Maryville Crisis Nursery! If you would like to help support the Nursery in any way, you can visit their website to donate or you can shop at Amazon.com or you can drop them off in the wicker baskets in the Narthex or call Barbara Rourke at 847-676-0531 and arrange for a pick-up of these items. ***Top Items Needed*** Immediate Needs • AAA Batteries • Boy’s underwear size 4 and size 6 • Bubbles (for play outdoors) Ongoing needs • Socks for infants, toddlers and pre-school • Boys underwear 2T-3T and size 8 • AA and D batteries • Size 5 and size 6 diapers • Onesies size 12 months and 18 months • Baby food - all stages • Graduates baby food • Graduates Puffs Thank you for your consideration and donations for children in need! Our next Teen-Led Mass is Sunday, April 19th at 5 pm. Led by teens, you will enjoy this upbeat mass no matter what age you are…So, come & support teen leadership in our Parish! For these masses are not just for teens…they are for everyone! There will be a Teen-only pizza party in the Parish Hall following this mass! Have FUN and Leave Inspired! Page 12 St. Mary of the Woods — March 29, 2015 = Palm Sunday Of The Passion of the Lord www.smow.org C C Page 13 St. Mary of the Woods — March 29, 2015 = Palm Sunday Of The Passion of the Lord www.smow.org M S F M 30 - A 5, 2015 Readings for the Week Weekend Mass Schedule Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Thursday, April 2 at 7:30 pm Presider/Homilist: Father Aidan O’Boyle Altar Servers: J. Bullock/K. Orr/Z. Troher Eucharist Ministers Good Friday, April 3 at 3:00 pm Friday: Presider/Homilist: Father Ray Klees Altar Servers: G. O’Malley/M. O’Malley;J. Mahony Eucharist Ministers Saturday: Good Friday, April 3 at 7:30 pm Presider/Homilist: Father Ray Klees Altar Servers: T. Corter/D. Dunham Eucharist Ministers Holy Saturday, April 4at 7:30 pm Is 42:1-7; Ps 27:1-3, 13-14; Jn 12:1-11 Is 49:1-6; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 Is 50:4-9a; Ps 69:8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34; Mt 26:14-25 Chrism Mass: Is 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9; Ps 89:21-22, 25, 27; Rv 1:5-8; Lk 4:16-21 Lord’s Supper: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; Ps 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15 Is 52:13 — 53:12; Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-17, 25; Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18:1 — 19:42 a) Gn 1:1 — 2:2 [1:1, 26-31a]; Ps 104:1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35; or Ps 33:4-7, 12-13, 20-22; b) Gn 22:1-18 [1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18]; Ps 16: 5, 8-11; c) Ex 14:15 — 15:1; Ex 15:1-6, 17-18; d) Is 54:5-14; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13; e) Is 55:1-11; Is 12:2-6; f) Bar 3:9-15, 32 — 4:4; Ps 19:8-11; g) Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28; Ps 42:3, 5; 43:3-4 or Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 or Ps 51:12-15, 18-19; h) Rom 6:3-11; i) Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Mk 16:1-7 Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9 or Mk 16:1-7 or (at an afternoon or evening Mass) Lk 24:13-35 Presider/Homilist: Father Pat Cecil Altar Servers: Eucharist Ministers Sunday: Easter Sunday, April 5 at 7:30am Weekday Altar Servers Presider/Homilist: Father Don Headley Altar Servers: T. Novy/ T. Novy/ L. Novy Lectors: Eucharist Ministers: D. Draper* D. Keenan K. Murray 6:30 am D. Draper* E. Molloy Sunday, April 5 at 9:00am Presider/Homilist: Father Aidan O’Boyle Altar Servers: Z. Troher/J. Mahony/C. Dyra Lectors: Eucharist Ministers: T. Moran* J. Clohisy D. Kerrigan A. Loomis S. Rabbitt T. Tadin T. Martin* A. Downs J. Kosicki M. McKenna T. Reagan Sunday, April 5 at 10:30am Presider/Homilist: Father Ray Klees Altar Servers: J. Bullock/M. O’Malley/G. O’Malley Lectors: Eucharist Ministers: K. Sain* S. Sain* B. Merck R. Mundt J. Murray D. O’Malley B. Peters S. Peters D. Stapleton D. Viverito J. Wood Sunday, April 5 at 12:00 noon Presider/Homilist: Father Pat Cecil Altar Servers: K. Orr Lectors: Eucharist Ministers: B. Blank* L. Dougherty E. Griffin C. Kolak M. Sandell Page 14 B. Foley* J. Foran K. Hack S. Melaniphy 8:00 am 3/30 — C. Green 3/31— P. Colegrove 4/01 — J. Blazer 3/30,31 — R. Mullaghy/S. Mullaghy 4/01 — J. Kennedy/M. Kennedy Mass Intentions Monday, March 30 6:30 am — Deceased Parishioners 8:00 am — SteveTomis/Special Intention for Mary Ann McMorrow Tuesday, March 31 6:30 am — Deceased parishioners 8:00 am — Ric Novy Wednesday, April 1 6:30 am — Deceased parishioners 8:00 am — Emil Bouette Thursday, April 2 7:30 pm— Special Intention for all parishioners Friday, April 3 3:00 pm — Special Intention for all parishioners 7:30 pm — Special Intention for all parishioners Saturday, April 4 7:30 pm — Special Intention for all parishioners Sunday, April 5 7:30am— John & Katharina Kuchel/Mil & Bill Murphy/John & Anna Schwarz 9:00am— Joanne Blachut/Buddy Hayes/Geraldine O’Connor/ Duane Morehead/Dr. Joe Markiewicz 10:30am—Nikolaus Schneider/Gerald Swinkle/Michael Rymut/ Frank Catino 12:00pm—Sylda Hickey/Marie Egan/Fred Barbara Sacristans: Team #2 Saturday, April 4 K. Gembala R. Portele A. Lindwurm L. Geist St. Mary of the Woods — March 29, 2015 = Palm Sunday Of The Passion of the Lord P. McHugh A. Keenan N. Nelsen www.smow.org CARE & CONCERN Queen of All Saints Basilica Bereavement Support Group - Phase I The death of a loved one involves serious “Grief Work” and it can be overwhelming. Healing is not a passive event; it is an active process and requires emotional, physical, intellectual and spiritual energy. It is most difficult to go through alone. It is helpful to have fellow companions who will bring you comfort and support during this difficult journey. We offer you this opportunity. Sunday, April 19th from 2 pm to 4 pm This is an introductory meeting and includes a film entitled “Working Through Your Grief,” followed by a sharing of experiences and insight. Materials will also be available as well as opportunities for continued support. It will be held on the 2nd floor of the Benedict Center, 6275 Ionia Avenue. When you arrive, please ring the bell for ‘religious education.” Follow up sessions will be held Tuesday evenings at 7 pm at 5225 Rivers Edge, Chicago, #408 (First building) April 21, 28; May 5, 12, 19. Please try to attend all meetings. For more information or to register, please call: Sheila Morrow at 773 463-4378 or Pat Steiner at 773-282-3746 5628 N. ELSTON AVE. CHICAGO, IL 60646-6537 Open Mon-Sat at 11am Sun at 1pm Dine In or Carry Out 7530 Oakton — Niles 847-698-3346 Italian Family Pizzeria & Restaurant www.riggios.com Private Party Rooms Birthdays, Baptism, Weddings -Entrance on Linder- 6400 N. 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