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St. Pius X Catholic Community
OCTOBER 26, 2014
THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
1025 E. Madison Street  Lombard, IL 60148  630-627-4526  www.stpiuslombard.org
WELCOME TO
ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
1025 E. MADISON STREET ■ LOMBARD, IL 60148
[email protected]
www.stpiuslombard.org
DIOCESE OF JOLIET
SERVED BY THE CONGREGATION OF THE RESURRECTION
MISSION STATEMENT
We the people of St. Pius X Church, a faith community in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Joliet,
Illinois, accept the challenge to restore all things in Christ through the use of our gifts and ministry. Guided by
the Father, nourished by the Eucharist, and inspired by the Holy Spirit we embrace all through our
commitment to worship, education, service, and stewardship.
LEMA DE NUESTRA MISIÓN
Nosotros las personas de la Iglesia de San Pío X, una comunidad de fe Católica de la Diócesis de Joliet,
Illinois, aceptamos los desafíos de restaurar todas las cosas en Cristo, por medio de nuestros talentos y
ministerios. Guiados por el Padre, nutridos por la Eucaristía, e inspirados por el Espíritu Santo; unidos y
comprometidos todos nosotros por medio de nuestros dones, educación y servicio.
Business Manager: John Matyasik
Administrative Assistant: Donna Cooper
Parish Secretary: Pam Matyasik
Maintenance Director: Sallie McGinn
Pastoral Council, Chair: Betty Kramer
Finance Council, Chair: Frank Enda
Stewardship Council, Chair: Leanne Newman
Pastor:
Father George Zieba, CR
Deacons:
John Chan, Ron Knecht,
Larry Lissak, Tom Rachubinski
Hispanic Ministry Pastoral Assistant:
Fr. Fernando Cuevas, CS
Pastoral Care: Sr. Pauline Schutz, OSF
Parish Office: 630-627-4526
Fax: 630-495-5926
[email protected]
Faith Formation: 630-627-1551
[email protected]
School: 630-627-2353
Fax: 630-627-1810
[email protected]
Convent: 630-627-5810
School Principal: Daniel Flaherty
Assistant Principal: Toni Miller
Youth Ministry - Director: Mark Restaino
Faith Formation - Director: Colleen Lowery
Music Ministry - Director: Kirsten Currie
Hispanic Ministry - Coordinator / Secretary:
Laura Mora
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IMPORTANT TO KNOW
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday through Thursday
9:00 AM—12:30 PM; 1:00 PM—4:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM—3:00 PM
MASSES
Saturday: 5:00 PM Anticipation of Sunday
Misa en Español: Sábado 7 PM
Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, and 11:30 AM
Mass interpreted in sign language:5 PM Sat.
Holy Days: see previous Sunday Bulletin
Weekdays: 8:30 AM Monday through Friday
Saturday: 8:30 AM First Saturday of each month
NEW PARISHIONERS
Welcome! You are invited to come to or call the Parish
Office to register. Forms are also available on the website.
MINISTRIES AND ORGANIZATIONS
If you are interested in one of our many ministries or wish
to volunteer time or talent, please contact the Parish
Office or see our website for more details.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturday: 3:30 to 4:30 PM or by appointment.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on the first
Sunday at the 11:30 AM Mass. No Baptisms are
celebrated during Lent. Parent preparation is required.
The parent meeting for Baptism is generally on the first
Monday of the month at 7:00 PM. Please call the Parish
Office for more information
(630-627-4526).
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
Please call the Parish Office at least 6 months before
your desired wedding date, to check availability.
FUNERALS
Arrangements should be made at the Parish Office
before publication in the newspaper.
SICK CALLS
Homebound because of sickness or age, please call the
Parish Office (630-627-4526) to arrange a visit with a
Minister of Care or a priest.
Pregnant? Confused? Need Help? Please call
Woman’s Choice Services at 630-261-9221.
SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Please call the Parish Office for arrangements.
Because of HIPAA Privacy regulations, hospitals can no
longer contact the parish. If you are hospitalized and
would like a priest or minister from St. Pius X to visit or
have your name added to the Prayers of the Faithful,
your family should notify the Parish Office.
INFORMATION ABOUT
OUR CATHOLIC FAITH
For questions and instruction in the faith or to become a
part of the RCIA process (Rite of Christian Initiation of
Adults), call the Parish Office.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL ASSISTANCE
Mon. & Fri. 9:30 am—Noon, Wed. 12:30-2:30 pm
Information: 630-300-4353
PRAYER INTENTIONS
If you have a prayer intention that you would like the
parish to pray for, write it in the Book of Prayer in
Church.
BULLETIN ARTICLES
Due ten days prior to bulletin date. Attach Word file and
email to [email protected]. Please put a
contact name and phone number on each article indicating
the date(s) you would like the article to run. Every effort
will be made to see that your request is granted.
As a general rule, we encourage using “bulletin space”
instead of a separate insert whenever possible—–this
saves the cost of printing. The following guidelines
should be observed if an insert is necessary:A proposed
insert must be submitted for approval prior to bulletin
insertion weekend. Approved inserts must be delivered
by Thursday to the Parish Office.
Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life:
www.vocations.com or call 815-834-4004.
Support Serra Vocations at the monthly Vocation Mass
and dinner at St. Petronille Parish in Glen Ellyn.
Please call 630-932-8098 for information.
Reporting Sexual Abuse: Anyone who has reasonable
cause to suspect the sexual abuse of a minor by a member
of the clergy or other Church personnel is urged to report
the matter immediately. To inform the Diocese of Joliet,
call Mrs. Judith Speckman (Victim Assistance
Coordinator) at 815-263-6467 or write the Diocese of
Joliet, 425 Summit Street, Joliet 60435. Contact DCFS at
1-800-252-2873 or call the local County States Attorney.
FREE ministry to traveling Catholics.
For nationwide Mass times and locations:
www.Masstimes.org. or parishesonline.com
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LITURGICAL NEWS
Ministry Schedule — November 1/2
Liturgical Calendar
Monday
October 27-Weekday
Eph 4:32 -- 5:8; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 13:10-17
8:30 am
Coletta Novak by Carol & Violet Paddock
Tuesday
October 28-Saints Simon and Jude
Eph 2:19-22; Ps 19:2-5; Lk 6:12-16
8:30 am
Sarah George by Thursday Bible Study Group
Wednesday October 29-Weekday
Eph 6:1-9; Ps 145:10-14; Lk 13:22-30
8:30 am
Anna M. Flaherty by Ed Sullivan Family
(Grade School Mass)
Thursday October 30-Weekday
Eph 6:10-20; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10; Lk 13:31-35
8:30 am
Dean Howard by Lyons Family
E/M: J. Birner, J. Caprio, C. & K. Grafton,
C. Holst, S. Trefilek
Saturday
Lectors: S. Kwak, K. Kwak
5:00 pm
A/S: I. & S. D’Alessandro, M. & S. Poirier
G: H. & P. Streicher
Acolitos: M. Tiscareno, R. Garcia, J. Acuna
Ministros: V. Ortega, A. Gamboa, G. Rivera,
Saturday
T. Aguirre
7:00 pm
Hospitalidad: J. Gamboa, R. Serna
Español
Lectores: I. Rodriguez, L. Serna
Peticiones: F. Diaz
Friday
October 31-Weekday
Phil 1:1-11; Ps 111:1-6; Lk 14:1-6
8:30 am
Mike McCarthy by Joe & Donna Reedy
Saturday November 1-All Saints
Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a
8:30 am
Ralph LoCoco by Michelle LoCoco
3:30-4:30 pm Reconciliation
Vigil—The Commemoration of all the Faithful
Departed (All Souls’ Day)
5:00 pm
Deceased Members of the Tirio Family by
Mike and Carol Lamplot
For deceased St. Pius X benefactors
(Baptism celebrated during Mass)
7:00 pm
Misa en español
Sunday
November 2
Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-6; Rom 5:5-11 or 6:3-9; Jn 6:37-40
7:30 am
Therese Monckton by family
9:30 am
For all Suffering souls and
Deceased St. Pius X Parishioners
11:30 am
Cecilia T. Rakowski by Norabell Diener
(Baptisms celebrated during Mass)
St. Pius X Prayer Chapel
Sunday
7:30 am
E/M: N. Canete, M. LoCoco, J. Miulli,
L. Newman, D. Pflum, C. Walsh
Lectors: D. Fowler, C. Monckton
A/S: A. & K. Bjorklund, S. Jara, J. Walsh
G: P. & M. Knoll, R. Hakes
Sunday
9:30 am
E/M: J. Gosmire, H. Jaroszewski, D. May-Carter,
V. McClelland, J. Meyer, M. Reznicek
Lectors: J. Lissak, G. Wolf
A/S: G. & K. Reznicek, A. & J. Vittorio
G: T. Brossard, K. Litos
E/M: M. D’Alessandro, P. Incrocci, V. Jablonsky,
E. Morris, N. Rigor, E. Soger
Sunday
Lectors: D. Norman, R. Cello
11:30 am
A/S: R. Dawson, K. Fox, J. Spencer, R. Trimarco
G: J. & M. Gerlesits
Additional Altar Server Schedule
Saturday, November 1 at 8:30 am
M. Florey, B. McGovern, J. Walsh
The Prayer Chapel is open Sunday through
Friday evenings, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Please come
and adore Him. Use Door #8 on east side of
church building. Would you like to sign up for
an hour per week in the Prayer Chapel? Please
contact our leaders to pledge your hour.
the following parishioners
and friends who are ill:
Sunday
Estelle Soger
630-627-8310
Monday
Linda Chan
630-202-2489
Tuesday
Michelle LoCoco 630-620-6283
Wednesday John Chan
630-202-2943
Thursday
Ceil D’Acquisto
630-627-9472
Friday
Carol Gawenda
630-833-3211
Rosary/Prayer/Benediction-Wednesday 8 pm Prayer Chapel
Mary Gerlesits
Frank Cvach
Randy Welker
Bob Heise
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Karen Krystyan
Rachel Butler
Lora Sparacio
Maria Caldandra
Prayer for the Faithful Departed
Prayers for the Faithful Departed
Prayer for the dead is one of the greatest acts of charity we can
perform. Our prayers help them during their time in Purgatory,
so that they can enter more quickly into the fullness of heaven.
These prayers are especially suited for offering a novena on
behalf of the dead, or for praying during those seasons of the
year (November, in the Western Church; Lent, in the Eastern
Church) designated by the Church as times of fervent prayer
for the faithful departed.
St. Pius X Catholic Community welcomes our
newest members into the Catholic Church
Karina Alyne Lagunas, daughter of Miguel & Diana
Ellie Victoria Souchet, daughter of Angel & Estella
Walter Lawrence McCahill, son of Kevin & Jean
Jack Richard Hudecek, son of Michael & Sandi
Abigail Elise Niglaccio, daughter of Leo & Jennifer
Alberto Medina Llamas, son of Alberto and Yadira
Isaac Abraham Barriga, son of Jose and Marilo
The most famous scriptural reference, among others,
concerning these prayers comes from the Old Testament where
it is called “a holy and wholesome thought to pray for the dead,
that they may be loosed from sins” (2 Macabees 12:46).
Eternal Rest
“Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual
light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful
departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.”
OR
The Prayer of St. Gertrude, below, is one of the most famous
of the prayers for souls in purgatory.
St. Gertrude the Great (pictured at
left) was a Benedictine nun and mystic
who lived in the 13th century.
According to tradition, our Lord
promised her that 1000 souls would be
released from purgatory each time it is
said devoutly.
Eternal Father, I offer Thee the
Most Precious Blood of Thy Divine
Son, Jesus, in union with the masses
said throughout the world today, for
all the holy souls in purgatory, for
sinners everywhere, for sinners in
the universal church, those in my
own home and within my family.
Amen.
Purgatory is not punishment but God’s mercy: “Few people
can say they are prepared to stand before God,” says Susan
Tassone, (Our Sunday Visitor, 2012). “If we didn’t have
purgatory there would be very few people in heaven, because it
would be heaven or hell. It is His mercy that allows us to
prepare to be with him in heaven.”
For further reading - www.ourcatholicprayers.com/prayers-for-soulsin-purgatory.html
Light Our Way
“Being a Catholic is about seeing the chosen part of things.
 An infant whose Father’s house has many mansions
but who chooses to be born in a manger.
 A man nailed to a cross who is not a victim but
unbounded love.
 A virgin womb. A faithful groom. An empty tomb.
 A treasure hidden in a field. A coin found.
A mustard seed
 Eternity in a grain of sand.
Catholicism is about seeing what the eyes cannot see and
understanding what is at the heart of things: truth, love, mercy,
goodness, beauty, harmony, humility, compassion, gratitude,
joy, peace, salvation. It’s about seeing the ordinary and
perceiving the extraordinary at the same time”
-Michael Leach
Author of “Why Stay Catholic”
Lighthouse CD Spotlight
Abba or Allah
In this informative talk, Dr. Scott
Hahn explores some of the most
important beliefs that distinguish
Christianity from Islam. He
explains that while both religions
trace themselves back to
Abraham, the differences,
including our understanding of
God as Father, are not
insignificant. With charity,
balance, and candor, Dr. Hahn
shows us how Islam presents the
most formidable challenge to Christianity in the Third
millennium.
CD’s are available in the Gathering Space for $3.00 each.
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PARISH NEWS
Our Stewardship of Sharing
Weekly Offering Report
www.stpiuslombard.org
Weekly Offering Contributions ~ October 2014
First Week Offering
$11,521
First Week Electronic Giving (thru 10/7) 11,338
Second Week Offering
10,356
Second Week Electronic (10/8-10/14)
2,841
Third Week Offering
9,363
Third Week Electronic (10/15-10/21)
4,076
Year to Date Sunday Offering Budget
July 1, 2014 through September 30, 2014
Revenue
$183,480
Budget through September 30
193,600
Over (under) Budget for year
(10,120)
Budgeted Income for October*
$63,240
Amount needed for October offering budget: $13,745
*Budgeted offering income needed to meet
monthly budgeted expenses.
Golden Touch Donations 7/1/14-10/21/14
Church Projects Collection
July 1, 2013 through October 21, 2014
$9,089
Thank you for your continued support of our
ministries to the people of God.
Air Conditioning Goal
Restroom Goal
$50,000 Donations
$77,000 Donations
$17,454
44,426
Faith Formation
The 1st Grade children planted seeds because they “Care for God’s Creation.”
Halloween Party: Ninjas vs Zombies!
On Monday, Oct 27th, from 6:30-8 pm, the St. Pius X Youth
Ministry is having a Halloween Party! Guys dress as ninjas and
girls dress as zombies. There will be dodge ball, snacks, and a
Halloween craft. Bring friends!
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♫ ♫ Musical Notes ♫ ♫
This Week’s Calendar of Events
Monday-October 27
Youth Group Halloween Party
6:30 pm
Tuesday-October 28
Parish Pastoral Council
7:00 pm
Environmental Awareness
7:00 pm
Wednesday-October 29
Grade School Mass
8:30 am
Rosary/Prayer/Benediction
8:00 pm
Saturday-November 1
CCW Craft/Vendor Show from 9 am-3 pm
Children's Choir rehearsal, Thursdays at 4:00 pm in choir loft.
Children sing on 1st and 3rd Saturday 5 pm Masses.
St. Pius X School Choir also rehearses at this time and will sing
at select Wednesday morning Masses. Come and join us!
Social Center
Parish Office
Mary Room
Adult Choir rehearses Thursdays at 7:00 pm in choir loft.
Please feel free to join us! Adult choir sings at 9:30 am Mass.
Church
Prayer Chapel
Kirsten L. Currie
St. Pius X Parish Music Director
[email protected] 630-386-5525 (call or text)
Social Center
CCW Craft/Vendor Show
St. Pius X 60th Anniversary Directory
St. Pius X Council of Catholic Women invites you to the
Annual Christmas Kaleidoscope Craft/Vendor Show.
Saturday, November 1
Parish Social Center: 9:00 am — 3:00 pm
If you missed the photo sessions, it is not too late to get your
photo in our 60th Anniversary Pictorial Directory. There are a
couple of parishes in the area where you can have your picture
taken. Call the Parish Office for the location and appointment
time. 630-627-4526.
Parish Directory Updates
We are gathering information for the new directory. We want
to make sure that every member’s information is published
correctly. Does our Church database have YOUR family
membership correct? Here is your chance to update YOUR
record for our directory. Who are the current members of your
household? Have your children grown and moved out? Have
you changed your phone number? Do you still have a land line
home phone? Or do you only have cell phones? Have you
moved? Are you preparing to move soon? Do you want your
record published?
Please inform the Parish Office about changes to your
record. The Parish Office phone number is 630-627-4526.
Start your Christmas shopping early!
Many unique and original items.
Free Admission
Bake Sale, Raffle, and food available.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Thank You!!
To all the bakers, those who priced, those that bought, and
those women that helped “man” the tables. On behalf of the
CCW and myself I wish to give a big hug and heartfelt “thank
you!”
How Does Online Giving Benefit Me and My Parish?
Parishioner Benefits
 Convenient anytime, anywhere access through the internet.
 Secure and Confidential. Adheres to banking security standards.
 Flexible. Start, stop and change your contributions at anytime.
 Simple. No need to contact your bank or the parish office.
 Contribute using direct withdrawal (ACH) or credit cards.
 Functional. You receive reminders and notifications about transactions.
Parish Benefits
 Increase contributions. Regularly scheduled gifts occur automatically.
 Secure and Confidential. No need to store parishioner account information.
 Simple. Add, discontinue, or change contribution funds at any time.
 Convenient. Makes it easy for everyone to contribute to the parish.
Visit our parish website and give it a try. Online Giving is a safe and convenient way to donate to the church. To sign-up, go to
www.stpiuslombard.org and click on the Online Giving logo and create an account.
If you have questions, call Donna at the parish office at 630-627-4526.
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St. Pius X Boy Scout Troop 140 Scoutmaster earns Unit Leader Award of Merit
At the same Court of Honor, Brian Wagner was installed as
Troop 140’s new Scoutmaster. Mr. Wagner has been involved in
the troop for a number of years and has a Scout actively
participating in the program. He also brings a unique quality to
the Scoutmaster position as the result of him being deaf. His
scoutmaster minute, that closed the ceremony, included a troop
wide commitment to “Do their Best” in sign language.
Congratulations to Tom and Brian!
Submitted by Jeff Werner
On Tuesday, September 30, at the fall Court of Honor for
Troop 140, Scoutmaster Tom D’Alessandro was presented the
“Unit Leader Award of Merit.” This national level award was
approved by Three Fires Council and presented to Scoutmaster
D’Alessandro by four former Troop 140 Scoutmasters, including
an emotional Scoutmaster Emeritus Rick Hintz and Scoutmaster
Emeriti: Matt Williamson, Joe Martinet, and Deacon Larry
Lissak.
During Mr. D’Alessandro’s two year tenure as Scoutmaster,
14 Scouts earned the highest rank in Boy Scouting, the Eagle
Scout rank. The Troop has significantly added to the Scout and
leader roster and the troop runs two summer camps with
participation rate near 80% of registered Scouts. High Adventure
trips in the last two years included Kayaking in the boundary
waters and participation in the United States Military Academy at
West Point's Camporall.
The award also considers training, advancements, a positive
relationship with the Charter Organization (St. Pius X Catholic
Church) and the Scouting Community.
Deacon Larry Lissak also presented Tom with a "Certificate
of Appreciation" on behalf of Charter Head, Fr. George Zieba.
The Certificate commends Tom for his "Dedicated and selfless
support of the Charter Organization." Committee Chairman Dan
Matasek concluded the award portion of the ceremony by
presenting Mrs. Sue D'Alessandro a gift certificate to Pheasant
Run Resort and Theater.
“ManyHandsMakeLightWork”–JohnHeywood
In this year of St. Pius X Parish celebration, what better way to celebrate as a community than to come together at the
annual Black and Gold Gala, Saturday, February 7, 2015 @ The Carlisle, in Lombard, Illinois.
The 2015 Gala Committee invites anyone interested in sharing their time and talent in the planning phase of the annual
St. Pius X Parish School Black and Gold Gala. It is a great opportunity to come together as a parish community. Babysitting
will be provided in the Art Room.
Gala 2015 – MEETINGS HELD THE 1ST AND 3RD MONDAYS @ 7 PM IN THE SCHOOL LIBRARY.
Ticket Sales will begin early November. The Black and Gold Gala will include cocktail hour, 4-course dinner, premium
open bar, music, dancing, live & silent auction, and various raffle opportunities.
There are many volunteer opportunities, including: planning, marketing, and event day. If you are interested in working
with the team, please contact volunteer coordinators, Jen Law @ 630-981-7589 or Ken Law @ 630-688-8798 or email
[email protected].
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MINISTERIO HISPANO
Misa en Español
Sacerdote
Coordinadora de Ministerio Hispano
Coordinador Educación Religiosa
corazón, con toda tu alma, con todo tu ser… Amarás a tu prójimo
como a ti mismo”. Es un amor en doble dirección: vertical, es
decir, hacia el cielo, hacia Dios; y horizontal, hacia los demás,
hacia los hermanos. Amar a Dios es vivir conforme a su
voluntad. Y en el proyecto de amor de Dios están los más pobres.
Así lo dice la lectura del Éxodo que hemos escuchado: “No
oprimirás ni vejarás al forastero… no explotarás a viudas ni a
huérfanos… No serás un usurero… Si gritan a mi yo los
escucharé… Yo soy compasivo”. Una vez más, vemos que para
Dios todos somos importantes, pero que los más pobres tienen un
lugar especial en su corazón. Por eso el que dice que le ama tiene
que amarles también a ellos.
Sábado 7:00 pm
Fernando Cuevas
Laura Mora
Abraham Rodríguez
Bautizos
1er. Y 3er. Sábado del mes
Matrimonios, Visita a los enfermos, Quinceañeras
e Intenciones de misa
Favor de hablar a la Rectoría para mas información
Horario de Oficina
Miércoles
Jueves
Teléfono
Email
9:00 am—1:00 pm
1:00 pm—4:00 p.m.
630-627-4526 X203
[email protected]
Nuevo CD Este Mes!
Quien Fundo Tu Iglesia
En esta plática Jesse Romero habla de las verdaderas raíces de la
Santa Iglesia Católica y Apostólica y la compara con las miles de
sectas en los Estados Unidos. La
falta de conocimiento de las
verdades básicas es la razón por la
cual la gente se va de la Iglesia. Su
propósito es traerlas de nuevo al
seno de la Iglesia y reunirnos con
nuestros hermanos separados. La
mejor defensa de la Fe es el saber.
Este CD se encuentra disponible en
la entrada de la Iglesia el costo es
de $3.00 cada uno.
EXPERIMENTAR EL AMOR DE DIOS PARA PODER
COMPARTIRLO
3.- Para amar también es importante tener experiencia de amor,
de sentirse amado. Conocer y experimentar el amor de Dios nos
ayuda a poder compartirlo con los hermanos. Sentir que Dios nos
ama incondicionalmente y nos perdona siempre, nos capacita
para poder hacer lo mismo nosotros con los demás. El amor se
hace así universal, sin fronteras, incluso a los enemigos, a los que
no nos caen bien, a los que nos “hacen la puñeta”.
Para experimentar este amor y poder compartirlo, necesitamos
estar cerca del que más nos quiere, cerca del Amor de los
Amores, pasar ratos con Él, en su presencia, en la oración,
escuchando su Palabra, para poder vivir la caridad con los demás,
especialmente con los más pobres. Necesitamos que Dios entre
en nuestro corazón y en nuestra vida, hasta los tuétanos, para que
nuestra vida y nuestros actos sean reflejo y manifiesten ese amor.
4.- Cuando venimos a la Eucaristía podemos experimentar ese
AMOR con mayúsculas, el Amor más grande, el que lleva a dar
la vida. Así nos quiere Dios. La Eucaristía es para nosotros la
prueba del amor más grande. Por eso venimos a darle gracias, a
llenarnos de ese amor, a disfrutarlo, para después compartirlo. En
el amor no hay cumplimientos, ni obligaciones. Es gratuito y
desinteresado. Así ha de ser también nuestro encuentro con Dios
en la Eucaristía y nuestro trato con los hermanos en la vida.
Pidamos a Dios que nos llene el corazón de su Amor para que
todas las personas lo puedan conocer y experimentar a través
nuestro.
1.- El mandamiento más importante es el amor. Eso lo tenemos
claro los cristianos, por lo menos en la teoría. Jesús le dio una
doble dirección a este amor: hacia Dios y hacia los demás. Si
falta alguna de las dos cosas, no es el amor del evangelio. Si
amamos a Dios, pero no a nuestros hermanos, o al revés, algo no Por Pedro Juan Díaz
concuerda con el mandamiento de Jesús. Algo así les debía pasar
a los fariseos, que se las daban de tener “buen rollo” con Dios,
pero a las personas las trataban fatal. Precisamente son ellos los
que se acercan a Jesús. Pero no lo hacen con buena intención,
sino para ponerlo a prueba: “¿Cuál es el mandamiento más
importante?”, le preguntan. La verdad es que a Jesús le ponían
sobre la mesa las preguntas más difíciles. La semana pasada, si
recordáis, le preguntaron si había que pagar impuestos a Roma. Y
hoy esta.
2.- Pero Jesús está preparado para todo y tiene todas las
respuestas. Él les contesta con el cariño y el amor que ellos no
han tenido al preguntarle: “Amarás al Señor tu Dios con todo tu
October 26, 2014
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DEANERY AND DIOCESAN NEWS
Job Opportunities
PART TIME HELP WANTED
Saint Anne Parish in Oswego, IL seeks secretary and clerical
position. This is a ministerial position of welcome. Knowledge of
the Catholic faith is required. A familiarity with Microsoft based
software including Microsoft Office and Publisher is needed.
Some knowledge of Adobe Photo Shop is a plus. Daytime
position with occasional evening as requested. Please send
resume to: [email protected].
FULL-TIME HELP WANTED
Holy Family Parish in Shorewood, IL, is looking for a Full-time
Director of Music and Liturgy, salary commensurate with
experience. Please direct all resumes to Fr. Dennis Paul at
[email protected].
Eastern DuPage Deanery News
Greeting Fellow Disciples of Christ,
“The Catholic faith never changes, but the language and
mode of manifesting this one faith can change according to
peoples, times, and places.” Cardinal Francis Arinze, CardinalBishop of Velletri-Segni has preached this message for decades.
Today we find ourselves in the midst of change and are working
to embrace this change in order to help us grow closer to God, to
our Church and to our parishes. Bishop Conlon has asked that the
deaneries throughout the Diocese create a steering committee to
work together to strengthen our Catholic communities through
collaboration. So, our steering committee was created. We are
the Eastern DuPage Deanery of the Joliet Diocese, and we
consist of 16 parishes in our ever growing family of God. Our
steering committee includes Priests, Deacons, and parishioners
and has come together with a mission to create a spirit of
collaboration among our parishes to foster the building of the
Kingdom of God.
The committee is working to find creative ways to grow
our ministries and to generate excitement within them. By
sharing our resources, we can relieve some of the stress on the
people who serve in these ministries and reduce the risk that they
become overextended. We begin to move forward by creating
ties between the 16 parishes within our deanery. A Deanery
Directory is the first tool being created for this purpose. This
directory will be made available to all of us as deanery members.
Additional tools are being developed that will facilitate the flow
of this information. Our plan includes utilizing both old and new
technologies so that everyone can access the information that
they need.
Our steering committee is broken down into six
subcommittees including communications, health care outreach,
adult formation, sacramental preparation, social outreach, and
liturgical events. We recently began holding monthly meetings
that will continue through the next year. All are welcome to join
us at these open meetings. Please feel free to come and share
your ideas.
This process of greater collaboration is God’s project.
As Bishop Conlon stated in his article, Working Together, in the
January 2014 issue of Christ is Our Hope magazine, “The Church
is an instrument in God’s hands, designed by Him to do His
work. Thus, we must pray constantly about this effort and seek
the guidance of the Holy Spirit.” Let us know what you would
like to see happen within our deanery as well as what you can do
to help us. We are all called as Catholics to be Priest, Prophet,
and King to our brothers and sisters by our baptism. Please help
the Eastern DuPage Deanery to live this promise by working on
this effort together.
May Our Father’s peace be with you always,
Very Reverend Thomas Paul, V.F. Pastor of Immaculate
Conception Parish and Dean of the Eastern DuPage Deanery of
the Diocese of Joliet
Fr. S. Kim, St. Andrew Kim
Deacon F. Annerino, Sacred Heart
Deacon T. Spatafore, Visitation
Deacon P. Rooney, Ascension of Our Lord
Deacon R. Madsen, St. John the Apostle
Deacon S. McGreal, St. Philip the Apostle
Mrs. S. Kopecky, St. Joseph
Mrs. M. Janetka, Holy Ghost
Mrs. T. Pietrowski, St. Peter the Apostle
Mrs. M. Eichhorn, St. Charles Borromeo
Ms. M. Schmit, St. Alexander
Mr. M. Shutock, Christ the King
Mrs. M. Nolan, Mary Queen of Heaven
Mrs. C. Japczyk, Mary Queen of Heaven
Mr. C. Wallace, Immaculate Conception
Mr. F. Krawczyk, St. Pius X
Mr. & Mrs. D. Carrol, St. Alexis
Facilitator, Anna M. Weselak
Mr. Jeff Werner
Ms. Madeline McNicholas
Mr. Christopher Pudelek
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Knights of Columbus Vocation Raffle
High School Open Houses
Nazareth Academy announces 2014 Open House
Prospective students and families are encouraged to get to
know Nazareth Academy. Visit on Sunday, November 9,
between 12:30 pm and 3 pm, with presentations at 1 pm and
2 pm. Learn all about the Scholarship, Service, Spirit and
Unity of Nazareth Academy. Meet Nazareth students, faculty
and staff. Guided tours of the building are provided.
Representatives from Nazareth athletic teams and student
activities will be available. Questions about Open House can
be directed to Mrs. Kristen Stojetz at 708-387-8505 or
[email protected].
Nazareth Academy, 1209 W. Ogden, La Grange Park
To promote vocations and provide financial
support for men pursuing a religious calling,
the Illinois State Council of the Knights of
Columbus sponsors an annual statewide
vocation raffle. Every dollar received is used
to support seminarians. Monetary birthday,
Christmas and ordination gifts are presented
to seminarians and donations are made to seminaries that they
attend. The Knights of Columbus Father Boecker Council 6090
has contributed $500 each to two local parishioners who are
studying for the priesthood; one was ordained in May. The
Father Boecker Council is selling raffle tickets in conjunction
with the State Council to support vocations. Parishioners can
enter to win one of 20 cash prizes totaling $20,000. The grand
prize is $10,000. Booklets of 15 tickets are $15. The drawing is
Dec. 6, 2014. To purchase a booklet of tickets, contact
D. Thurman at 630-942-2618, email [email protected];
or Albert Treado at 630-450-0057, email
[email protected]. Please pray for vocations.
St. Francis High School Open House
Wednesday, November 19 — Program begins at 6:00 p.m.
Come as a family and meet the faculty, staff and students!
Learn about our academic departments. Q/A with teachers,
faculty, and staff. Meet current parents. Visit with students,
staff, and coaches at our activity and athletic tables.
Pre-registration is available but not required.
Media Contact: Dan Tuskey [email protected].
630-668-5800 x 1120
St. Francis High School, 2130 W. Roosevelt Road, Wheaton
18th Annual ESSE Pancake Breakfast
A Salute to our Veterans
Special Guest Mayor Michael Gresk of Wheaton
Saturday, November 8, 2014 — 7:30-11:00 AM
St. Paul Lutheran Church
515 S. Wheaton Ave., Wheaton
Raffle and Silent Auction!
Free Face Painting
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Benet Academy-Catholic Open Houses
Sunday, November 2, 1-3 pm and Tuesday, November 4,
6:30-8:30 pm. Guided tours, Teachers, staff, students and
parents will be available. For more information, please contact
the Recruitment Office at 630-719-2814 or 630-719-2824.
Benet Academy, 2200 Maple Avenue, Lisle
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