Historic St. James at Sag Bridge Church 10600 S. Archer Avenue  Lemont, Illinois 60439-9344 (Ph) 630.257.7000  (Fx) 630.257.7912 E-mail: [email protected]  Website: ww w.historicstjames.org Listen to The Winds of Change 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm on WNDZ AM 750. Fr. Koys substitutes every other Wednesday. Visit: windsofchangeshow.com. Fr. Koys’ e-mail: [email protected] Register on Flocknotes to receive important text messages and emails. Text: jamesatsag to 84576 April 12, 2015 Founded in 1833, St. James at Sag Bridge is the sole country parish of the Archdiocese of Chicago, serving a growing community of Catholics who come together to worship God through the celebration of the Eucharist and traditional devotional activities within truly unique and beautiful surroundings. Our faith-filled community strives to bear witness to Jesus Christ by loving and serving one another to bring about the Kingdom of God. Mass Schedule: Weekends: Saturdays: 5:30 P.M. Sundays: 8:30, 10:00, 11:30 A.M. Funerals: For families of registered parishioners, or for non-parishioners to be buried in our own cemetery. Holy Days: 8 :15 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. Sick & Homebound Pastoral Care: Please notify rectory Weekdays: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays: 8:15 A.M. Wednesdays: 7:00 P.M. Rectory Office Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays: 9:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Confession Schedule: Saturdays: 9:30-10:00 am Wednesdays: 6:30pm Baptisms: Sundays after the 11:30 A.M. Mass by appointment. At least one parent must be a registered parishioner. Weddings: Minimum eight months in advance. At least one spouse must be a registered parishioner. Marriage preparation by appointment only. Apostolic Disciples: Fr. Thomas Koys, M.A.,S.T.L., Pastor □ Fr. Ed Gleeson, Pastor Emeritus □ Deacon John M.Wilkinson, CKM, Minister of Care/RCIA □ Mike Dillenburg Parish Council Chair □ Mike Wall, Finance Council Chair □ Mrs. Pamela Stafford, Cantor □ Mrs. Pamela Mikrut, Organist □ Rodney Poynter, Holy Name Society, President□ JoAnn Starha, Altar and Rosary □ Mrs. Giovanna Imbarrato, CCD Teacher □ Mr. Seamus Coughlin CCD Teacher □ Mrs. Mary Coughlin– Lenzen CCD Teacher □ Mr. Steve Hagen CCD Teacher □ Mrs. Joyce McNamara-Coughlin, CCD Director □ Page Two April 12, 2015 From the Desk of the Pastor “Jesus I Trust In You” “I wish to show, on the one hand, how unjust, iniqRead slowly and appreciate the following words of uitous, unscriptual, and unreasonable is the assertion Pope John Paul II regarding today’s Feast of Divine of abolitionists, who brand slavery as a moral evil, Mercy. and a crime against God, reli“Right from the beginning of my gion, humanity, and society, John Baptist Purcell whereas, it is found to have reministry in St. Peter’s See in Rome, ceived the sanction of God, of I consider this message [of Divine the Church, and of Society at all Mercy] my special task. Providence times, and in all governments. has assigned it to me in the present On the other side, I wish to show situation of man, the Church and the the conditions under which slavery is legitimate, lawful, apworld. It could be said that precisely proved by all laws, and conthis situation assigned that message sistent with practical religion and to me as my task before God." true holiness of life in masters 11/22/1981. who fulfil certain condiBorn: (1800-02-26)February 26, 1800 tions.” (Bishop Verot, 1861). "Those who sincerely say ‘Jesus, Mallow, County Cork, Ireland “One episcopal voice that I trust in You’ will find comfort in Died: July 4, 1883 (1883-07-04) (aged 83) pierced the silence of the Cathoall their anxieties and fears." "There Church: Roman Catholic lic hierarchy was that of ArchOrdained: 1823 is nothing more man needs than Di- Offices held: Archbishop of Cincinnati bishop John Baptist Purcell of vine Mercy – that love which is beCincinnati. By publicly supporting the abolition of slavery, Purcell faced consideranevolent, which is compassionate, ble opposition from numerous fronts. Clergy and laywhich raises man above his weakness to the infinite men throughout the country, his fellow American heights to the holiness of God." 6/7/1997 bishops, as well as religious and secular publications "…with the burning desire that the message of God’s discouraged his meddling in what many considered a merciful love proclaimed by St. Faustina may be political matter, unrelated to religion.” (David Enmade known to all the peoples of the earth and fill dres, Cincinnati Museum of History). Unlike Other Nations, their hearts with hope. May this message radiate from Fr. Thomas Koys, M.A.,S.T.L., Pastor this place to our beloved homeland and throughout the world… In the mercy of God the world will find Save The Date peace and mankind will find happiness." 8/17/2002 "The Message of Divine Mercy has always been near Mon 4/13, 7:30pm Stewardship initiative meeting, hall and dear to me… which I took with me to the See of Mon 4/13 6:30pm Regular CCD classes Peter and which it in a sense forms the image of this Tue 4/14, 7:30pm Sacred Liturgy initiative meeting, hall Pontificate." 1st Communicants retreat; hall Sat 4/18, 9am"Be apostles of Divine Mercy under the maternal noon Theology of the Body discussion, Sat 4/18, 3:30pm and loving guidance of Mary.” rectory And now, to encourage you to mark Sunday, June To Be, (repeat session from 4/18 Sun 4/19 14th in your calendar as a day not to miss here at St. 11:15am 3:30pm) James, please digest these two quotes about our very Sun/Mon Aug 2/3 St. James’ “Ride to the Rock” bike pilgrimage, Fr. Koys own upcoming Civil War re-enactment. Divine Mercy Sunday Page Three DIVINE MERCY AND PRO-LIFE: Pope John Paul II declared the Sunday after Easter to be Divine Mercy Sunday. Many of the faithful pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy regularly. There is a link between this devotion and the pro-life movement. Fr. Seraphim Michalenko, MIC, who was a principal translator of St. Faustina's diary, and the postulator of her cause of canonization, writes the following: "On at least three occasions, from 8:00-11:00 in the evening, she felt like her insides were being torn apart. She suffered so much that she thought she was going to die. The doctors couldn't figure out what was ailing her, and no medication was able to alleviate her sufferings. Later, she was given to understand that she was undergoing those pains for mothers who were aborting their children (Diary, 1276). "On another occasion, she had a vision of an angel coming with thunderbolts to destroy one of the most beautiful cities of her country. And she felt powerless to do anything about it (Diary, 474). What antidote did the Lord give her? The Chaplet of Divine Mercy. [She explained] that the city was to be chastised for its sins, primarily the sin of abortion." ("Wombs of Mercy," Marian Helpers Bulletin, Summer 1995, p.13). Be Strong And Courageous! "BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS. DO NOT BE AFRAID OR TERRIFIED BECAUSE OF THEM, FOR THE LORD YOUR GOD GOES WITH YOU; HE WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU NOR FORSAKE YOU." [Deuteronomy 31:6] • Am I strong and courageous? • Is my strength physical or spiritual? • Do I rely on my own strength or on God's strength? • Do I feel intimidated by someone? • Knowing God is with me, does it make me feel stronger? • Without God, do I have strength? What strength? • Through the words (above), is God building me up? • God loves me, a sinner, but not my sins. • God never made any garbage, He will not forsake me. • Am I letting go, trusting in God to provide? • Does the Lord forsake those who receive the Sacrament of Confession? THE CHAPLET: Today’s observance of DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY is a good time to renew our devotion to the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. There is a close link between this devotion and the pro-life movement. Fr. Seraphim Michalenko, MIC, who was a principal translator of St. Faustina's diary, and the postulator of her cause of canonization, writes the following: " On at least three occasions, from 8:00-11:00 in the evening, she felt like her insides were being torn apart. She suffered so much that she thought she was going to die. The doctors couldn't figure out what was ailing her, and no medication was able to alleviate her sufferings. Later, she was given to understand that she was undergoing those pains for mothers who were aborting their children (Diary, 1276). "On another occasion, she had a vision of an angel coming with thunderbolts to destroy one of the most beautiful cities of her country. And she felt powerless to do anything about it (Diary, 474). What antidote did the Lord give her? The Chaplet of Divine Mercy. [She explained] that the city was to be chastised for its sins, primarily the sin of abortion." ("Wombs of Mercy," Marian Helpers Bulletin, Summer 1995, p.13). In 2003, Pope John Paul II issued an Apostolic Blessing to all who pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet “for mothers, that they not abort their offspring; for infants in danger of being put to death in the womb; for a change of heart of providers of abortions and of their collaborators; for human victims of stem cell research, genetic manipulation, cloning and euthanasia; and for all entrusted with the government of peoples, that they may promote the Culture of Life, so as to put an end to the culture of death." The Good Friday collection on April 3rd was $1,318.00. Sunday and Easter collection on April 5th was $14,197.75. The Palm Sunday collection on March 29th was $5,235.00. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED AND VALUED SUPPORT! Our Church Cleaners for Friday, 4/17 are Bronislawa, Margaret & Volunteer If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the rectory office. VOTIVE OFFERINGS FOR THE WEEK OF 4/12/15 St. James Ladies’ Guild Special int. for the Arra Family For the soul of Wladyslaw Madura Special int. for Kenneth Kedzior (5th anniversary of death) Get well wishes for Lorraine Steffgen Special int. for Rebecca Corrad Speedy Recovery for Julie Jacobek The two beautiful bouquets of flowers surrounding our altar were made available for the special intention of HELEN STREZEMPEK We pray for all those in the service of our country in all capacities, both at home and across the seas, especially in the Middle East. Please keep Nick Imgrund in your prayers as he continues his service in the United States Navy. Please keep Lucas Gough in your prayers as he continues his service in the United States Air Force. Please keep Kelsey Smith in your prayers as she continues her service in the Peace Corps in Africa. Monday 8:15 AM Michael J. Quigley April 13th Tuesday 8:15 AM April 14th Special int. for Kenneth Kedzior Wednesday April 15th 7:00 PM Special int. for  Dr. Tom Salmon, Jr. Thursday April 16th 8:15 AM Dolores Marcin Friday 8:15 AM 5:00PM April 17th Special int. for Liane DeSitter Special int. for Orlando Lenzi 3rd Sunday of Easter Saturday April 18th 5:30 PM Special int. forHelen Strzempek Sunday 8:30 AM April 19th In Loving Memory of Jan & Maria Augustyn 10:00 AM Wedding Anniversary for Bronislawa & Adam Raj Birthday Blessing for Patricia Kubik 11:30 AM 3rd Easter 4//18 & 4/19/15 5:30 PM 8:30 AM Celebrant Fr. Koys Altar Servers Lectors P. Peters D. Szarzynski J. Szarzynski T. Szarzynski L. Mikrut J. Reitz Fr. Gleeson M. Dillenburg J. Wesolowski 10:00 AM Fr. Koys Lawler Lawler Lawler 11:30 AM Fr. Koys A. Fugiel A. Fugiel M. May Lawler R. Podkowski