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St. Columba Parish
3340 E.134th Street
Pastoral Staff
Rev. Charles W. Watkins...Pastor
Rev. Kilian Knittel...Pastor Emeritus
Jamie Kasprzycki...Parish Secretary
Web Site: www.columba-chi.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/columbaparish
October 26, 2014
Thirtieth Sunday
in ordinary Time
Rectory: 13323 So. Green Bay Avenue, 60633
Phone Number: 773-646-2660
Fax Number: 773-646-6821
Office Hours: Monday 9:00a.m.—2:00p.m.
Tuesday—Thursday 8:30a.m.—2:00p.m.
Closed 12:00p.m. —12:30p.m. For Lunch
Mass Schedule
Weekend Masses:
Saturday— 5:00p.m.
Sunday– 8:00p.m., 10:30a.m.
Holy Day Masses; To Be Announced
Weekday Masses; Tuesday—Thursday 8:30a.m.
Reconciliation: Saturdays– 4:15-4:45p.m. or by
private appointment.
Baptisms: Arrangements must be made in
advance at the Rectory. A Pre-Baptismal Program is
required for parents.
Marriages: Call at least six months in advance to
set up an appointment to schedule weddings.
Pre–Cana required.
Registration In The Parish: Newcomers are
welcome to the Parish and are requested to
register at the Rectory. Please notify us if you
change your address or leave the Parish.
Mission Statement
The Mission of Saint Columba is the complete development of
its membership and the broader Hegewisch Community spiritually, socially, educationally, and ministerially. The Mission shall
be carried out through prayer, worship, sacramental participation, study, community-building activities, and caring, effective
service in response to the needs of others.
Mass Intentions For The Week
SATURDAY October 25
5:00PM Jerry Majewski—Jeff Moreland
SUNDAY October 26
8:00 AM Pamela Krasinski— M/M Dwornik
10:30AM Parishioners of St. Columba
MONDAY October 27
NO MASS
TUESDAY October 28
8:30AM Marion Scallon (30th Ann.) — Family
WEDNESDAY October 29
8:30AM Joe Mocha (45th Ann.) —Bonnie
THURSDAY October 30
8:30AM Jerry Majewski—Lucile Tidmarsh
FRIDAY October 31
NO MASS
SATURDAY November 1
5:00PM Jerry Majewski—M/M Bob Sertic
SUNDAY November 2
8:00 AM Anne Granich—Mickey & Jane Blue
10:30AM Connie Rolek Grzyb—Family
Knights of Columbus Memorial Mass
October 25-26
5:00PM
8:00AM
Diane Urbaniak
Edward Malewicki
Christine Clanin
Carol Malewicki
Bonnie Mocha
Kathy Babich
10:30AM
Rick Lobianco
Nancy Stankus
Judy Machek
5:00PM
Suellen Yurkanin
8:00AM
Alice Szczur
10:30AM
Clara Gadzinski
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Reflecting on God’s Word
In an article on “successful aging” (New Theology Review, November, 2010), Dr. Lawrence M. Lenoir proposes that the art of giving and receiving love is at the heart of growing old gracefully. Research shows that being in a loving relationship quiets the demons of depression and despair. So,
if you want to be healthy, be loving. Jesus would agree.
The rabbis of Jesus’ day argued about which was the greatest commandment of the six hundred
thirteen in the Torah. When the Pharisees asked Jesus, he answered that what God wanted most
from the chosen people who had been liberated from slavery and called to live in a covenantal relationship was a return of the love God showed to them. This love has two faces: loving God totally
and loving one another as one loves oneself.
Loving is a contagious activity. If you are loved, you tend to be loving. Paul is sounding this note
when he writes to the Thessalonians about how they became imitators of him and his fellow evangelizers Timothy and Silvanus, and of the Lord himself, receiving the word and living in faith, joy,
and love for each other, because they believed in God’s love for them, revealed in Christ.
Our love must flow outward in compassionate generosity. The Lord called on Israel to show its love
by not oppressing aliens, not wronging weak orphans and defenseless widows, and not extorting
the poor by demanding interest on loans. No less is asked of those who have received the Holy
Spirit and live in community with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. That’s us. Love one another.
—James A. Wallace, C.Ss.R.
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We Pray for…
John Ramos, Mary Griebenow, Doreen Jamnik, Paulette Cavin, John O’Saben,
Carole Herhold, John Lombardi, Valerie Ramos, Jackie Herod, Charlie Drosos,
Bobby Redvick, Robin Retterath, Janet Wage, Michael A. Hernandez, Leona Kovacich, Larry Kutz, David Donohue, Frank Kray, Lipasava and Melvin Wolf, Linda
Fuscaldo, Richard Salamone, Jerry Vasoli, Amanda Gaudette, Eddie Aguilara, Sharon Eastman, Ruth Bennett, Ann Bennett, Giselle Gamino, Ofelia Laguna, Louis
Garcia, Chrissie Lapke, Elyssa Zielke, Raul Torres, Jack and Alex Lomelino, Karen
Mitchell, Ruth Krol, John Remar, Patricia Kearney, Brandon Klinefelder, Barbara
Smagacz, Rose Ann Poloncasz, Janice Paruszkiewicz, Consuelo Moreno, Deloris Gomez, Dolores
Sambol, Kendyl Glinski, Angelita Flores, Bob Wisz, David Scones, Jerry Boomershine, Eliza Hicks,
Dawn Swiatek, Frank Zygmunt, Catalina Sanchez, Patricia Iwan, Dorothy Wachowski, Bryce
Nowakowski, Nabeel Haddad, Anthony Barrett, Margaret Keir, Michael Deveney Jean Bosak, Nancy Chengary, Beverly Dobda and Jackie Bugajski, Harvey Ward Jr. and Mike Ryan If you would
like us to pray for you or a loved one, please put the name on the sheet located on the bulletin
board in the back of church.
In Memoriam
Please pray for the repose of the soul of John Pastor. May God give him a place in his
kingdom. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
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All Souls Day Memorial Mass
All Souls Day is next Sunday. A Memorial Service will be part of the 10:30am Mass.
All parishioners are invited to participate in this Memorial Mass and Candle Ceremony
to honor the memory of our recently deceased parishioners.
The Book of Remembrance
The Book of Remembrance is now located in the back of church. We invite
all parishioners to inscribe the names of family members and friends who
have gone before us in faith this past year. They will be remembered in
special prayers throughout the month of November.
It’s Time to Fall Back
Daylight Savings Time ends next Sunday, November 2nd at 2:00AM. Don’t forget to turn your clocks back 1 hour next weekend.
Hospitality Sunday and Name Tag Weekend
Next weekend is Hospitality Sunday and Name Tag Weekend. Join us for fellowship
and refreshments in the Gathering Room following the 8:00am and10:30am Masses.
Please remember to wear your name tag during Mass.
St. Florian’s Super Raffle Bingo Bash
St. Florian is having a Super Bingo Sunday, November 9th in the School Gym located at 131st & Houston. Doors open at noon, games start at 1:30pm. $30.00 admission includes a Luncheon Buffet, (served from 12:00pm until 1:30pm) Beverage,
Dessert, Set-up and Bingo Dabber. For more information or to purchase tickets
please call the School Office at 773-646-2868.
Weekly Collection
Budget… $3,200.00
October 12, 2014
$1,975.00
Envelopes Sent-241
5:00pm Mass-30
8:00am Mass-20
($894.00)
10:30am Mass-27
Mail-in-5 Tot-71
Surplus / (Deficit)
[34% Contributed]
Thank you for your generosity
and ongoing support.
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Please Remember Your Parish
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If a person dies without leaving a valid WILL,
the property and money owed at the time of
death will be distributed according to the
State’s “intestate succession laws. "Their
laws do not always reflect most people’s
wishes. Why not consider serving your parish
as it has served you? When making your final
arrangements, please remember St. Columba Church in your will.
Thoughts from Fr. Charles…
This will serve to inform you that the parish boiler system has failed. Early last week, I was notified
of a “leak situation” from the main boiler that supplies heat to the School and Church. After HVAC
evaluation by one of our usual Vendors, it was determined that the boiler is not reparable and will
have to be replaced. Replacement parts or complete replacement units are no longer available as
the model/brand is obsolete since around the year 2000. This leaves us no choice except to replace this equipment as soon as possible. The Archdiocese Dept. of Facilities and Construction
along with Bishop Perry’s Office have been notified of this failure. The “Bid Process” has been
started, and we will be informed very soon regarding who will do the work and how much it will
cost. Preliminary estimates are in the range of $25,000 to $30,000! We will have to dip into savings
once again in order to meet this expense. I am considering launching a “Boiler Fund” for extra donations to help us offset this cost. It’s a “simple matter” ― we MUST have the ability to heat the
Church and School regardless of the cost. Keep your prayers flowing as this is not likely the last of
capital expenditures that we will need to make. Our physical plant is aging, and repairs/
replacements are inevitable.
Another topic has to do with the Parish Transformation Initiative [PTI] and the Archdiocese Capital
Campaign [TTWCI] for which we are scheduled beginning early spring of 2015. Due to a readjusting of the Capital Campaign calendar which the Archdiocese has made because of changes in its
Consultants for the project, I will request that St. Columba’s PTI and TTWCI campaigns be rescheduled to occur “in tandem”. This will give us about one more year to prepare. Otherwise, the
projects are scheduled in a “split calendar” which will make it more challenging to accomplish good
results. Very soon we will begin to talk about volunteers, committees etc. which will need to be in
place for these projects to begin and be successful. Working on them “together” will mean that
some of the same people/volunteers may work through both projects with time savings and without
duplicating efforts. You will be kept informed of the plan and timetable.
2014 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL
Today we wish to recognize those who not only
support our parish, but also have made a gift or
pledge to the 2014 Annual Catholic Appeal of
the Archdiocese of Chicago. On behalf of
those who will be served by your contributions,
thank you to all who have already completed
their pledge payments, as well as those who
are still making payments.
As of October 19, 2014
Parish Goal:
Amount Pledged:
Amount Paid:
Balance Due:
$9,448.38
$9,817.00
$8,611.00
$1,206.00
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