SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish 608 Sobieski Street, Lemont, IL 60439 Parish Staff Pastoral Ministry Rev. Waldemar “Valdi” Stawiarski Pastor Deacon Michael Ciciura Deacon Norbert Lesnieski Education Mrs. Shirley Tkachuk Parish School Principal January 11, 2015 Mrs. Trish Nickleski The Baptism of The Lord Sacramental Prep Religious Education Coordinator Kim Zajec Religious Education Secretary Music Ministry Miroslawa Sojka-Topor Music Director Youth Ministry Michael Lundberg Youth Minister Administration Denise Duda Business Manager Lynn Bailey Assistant Business Manager Monika Bochenek Beth Rachwalski Peggy Sniegowski Parish Secretaries Cheryle Long Debbie Grand Evening Receptionists Dennis Sepessy Facility Manager Our Parish Mission Statement Renée Yep We are a family of faith, entrusted with the gospel message of Jesus Christ. Rooted in a rich tradition of worship, service and prayer, we foster the unity and faith of this community. Enlivened by the Spirit, we share our gifts, talents and resources to bring about the Kingdom of God. Bulletin Editor Page Two SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish “United in Faith” January 11, 2015 Welcome to SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish The Parish Staff of St. Cyril’s welcomes all to our historic parish that has carried on the mission of Jesus since 1884. Parish Information Rectory: School: Religious Education: 608 Sobieski Street, Lemont, IL Denise Duda, Business Manager (630) 257-2776; (630) 257-9372 Fax [email protected] website: www.stcyril.org www.facebook.com/SSCMLemont 607 Sobieski Street, Lemont, IL Shirley Tkachuk, Principal (630) 257-6488; [email protected] Trish Nickleski D.R.E. (630) 257-9314; [email protected] Mass Schedule: Saturday: 7:00 AM & 5:30 PM Sunday: 7:00, 8:30 (Polish), 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:30 PM (Polish) 5:00 PM (St. Patrick’s - English) Special Masses: Weekdays: Tuesday PM: First Friday: First Saturday: 7:00 AM 8:00 PM Polish 7:00 AM, 7:00 PM (Polish) 9:00 PM (Polish) after devotions Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday: 4:30 - 5:00 PM First Fridays: 6:00 - 7:00 PM Also available by appointment. Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick: Minister of Music: Mira Sojka-Topor [email protected] (630) 257-0100 Youth Minister: Michael Lundberg [email protected] (630) 257-2414 Polish Club: (630) 863-9304 Polish School: www.polschool.com Jan Lichacz President: 630-669-9700 Halina Szyrzyna Principal: (630) 669-9058 Minister of Care: Carol Mierendorf (630) 257-2776 Parish Council: Rita Suchecki, President 2014/2015 Bulletin: [email protected] Helping Hands: [email protected] New Parishioners: Please fill out the registration forms on the welcoming table in the back of church & place in the registration box, rectory or collection. You may also complete the form online at our website. A member of the welcoming committee will contact each new parishioner. Baptisms: Parents need to be registered, active and supporting parishioners prior to arranging a Baptism at St. Cyril’s. If this is a firstborn child, the parents are required to attend a Pre-Baptismal Preparation Class. Both sponsors should be adults and one an active, practicing Catholic. Marriage: The bride and groom are encouraged to be registered, active, contributing parishioners of SS. Cyril & Methodius. Arrangements are to be made with the priest as soon as possible (preferably six months before the wedding.) A Marriage Preparation Program is a requirement of the Archdiocese. To schedule a wedding, please contact the rectory office. Following the Monday morning 7:00 AM Mass. Social Media: In an effort to enhance communication with our Rectory Hours: Each weekday the rectory will be closed parishioners and visitors, please visit these websites to stay better connected with the many events and ministries of our between the hours of 12 PM - 1 PM. parish. Monday through Wednesday Thursday and Friday Saturday Sunday 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Closed Parish Website: www.stcyril.org School Website: www.school.stcyril.org Parish Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/SSCMLemont Parish Youtube Page: www.youtube.com/SSCMLemont Page Three SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish “United in Faith” From the Pastor’s Desk Pay attention to this weekend’s Gospel reading. Jesus is being baptized in the Jordan River by John the Baptist. In those five short verses of the Gospel, Mark offers a powerful lesson about the two aspects of the most important thing in the world: faith. Faith is like a coin. Let say, it is like a quarter. It has two sides. On one side, there is the head of George Washington and some inscription and on the other side, there is an American eagle. You can’t have one side without the other. You have a coin with both sides or you have nothing. The two sides of the coin of faith are belief and behavior, perception and practice, discernment and deeds. In other words, the two key aspects of faith—both of which must be present for there to be any faith at all—are: “what we know”, and “what we do about it”. The “what we know” part of faith is recited each week in the Creed. We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, Creator of everything, seen and unseen. We believe in the Second Person of the Holy Trinity, Jesus Christ, who took on human flesh, died on the cross to pay the price for mankind’s sins, and rose from the dead three days later. We believe that if we put our trust in Him, if we enter into a proper personal relationship with Him, we’ll live forever in Heaven. When these basic Christian doctrines are referred to as “what we know,” it doesn’t mean what we wish, or what we hope might be true, or wouldn’t it be nice if it really turns out to be that way. Instead it means what we KNOW, what we are sure of, what is absolutely certain. Our faith is not based on wishful thinking. We must have a firm understanding that the doctrines are indeed true. As the letter to the Hebrews explains, “Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see” (Heb 11:1). Knowing that the Christian doctrines are true is only the beginning. It is only one side of our coin of faith. The other side of it is putting that knowledge into action, the “what we do about it” part. Once we know this wonderful gift of our faith, we will do acts of mercy and charity, not because we have to, but rather because we want to. As you remember from the Gospel reading, as soon as Jesus went out of the water after being baptized, the heavens were opened, the Holy Spirit descended upon Him in the form of a dove, and a voice from Heaven said, “You are my beloved Son; on you my favor rest.” In two sentences, Mark describes the Holy Trinity: God the Father in Heaven; God the Son on earth; and the God the Holy Spirit, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. This is one January 11, 2015 of the most important “what we know” doctrines of the faith. And just before Jesus was baptized, John the Baptist demonstrated an important “what we do about it” behavior. He declared for all to hear, “One mightier than I is coming after me. I am not worthy to stoop and loosen the thongs of his sandals.” The behavior John demonstrated is called humility. Many people nowadays think humility means being humiliated, being a total loser and having no self-esteem. In actuality, humility means having the correct self-esteem based on reality—the reality that God is all-powerful and awesome, and we’re not. Humility is actually the opposite of pride, which is the worst of all sins. When we are humble—when we realize the universe does not revolve around us and when we stop doing things just to impress others—we are most effective in doing acts of mercy and charity, because we no longer have a “what’s in it for me?” attitude. True faith has two components: belief and behavior. We must know who God is and what He has done for us, and we have to put that knowledge into action. As John showed, the first step is to act as if God is God (because He is) and that we are not (because we aren’t). Then, our two-sided coin of faith will shine like a brand-new Illinois quarter. God will be delighted and we will be filled with joy. And now a few things I want you to know: January 10th was the anniversary of the death of former SSCM Pastor Victor Sivore. Please say a prayer for the repose of his soul. He died in 2001. Those of you who have a Mass intention and you wish to bring up the offertory gifts, please sit in the designated last pew on the right. If you are not there when the Mass begins, Ushers will assign someone else to do it. Speaking of Mass intentions, Fr. Larry, our former Pastor has told me lately that he has no Mass intentions at his two churches. If you would like to request a Mass celebrated there please, contact the parish office of the Immaculate Conception Church at 1431 N. North Park Avenue, Chicago, IL 60610, ph. 312-944-1230. Parents of the First Communion kids don’t forget there is a Parent Meeting today at 3:30 PM in the church. Thanks for your continuous support and generosity toward SSCM church. Have a nice week and God bless you and your loved ones, Fr. Valdi Page Four SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish “United in Faith” January 11, 2015 Helping Hands discovered a set of car keys during one of their delivery days. If you have misplaced your car keys, please contact the rectory at 630-257-2776. SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish School Dear Parents, Please join us for National Catholic Schools Week, our annual celebration of what makes education at SS. Cyril & Methodius School outstanding. Starting with the 10:30 AM Mass on Sunday, January 25th, we have a whole week of activities planned to show what our students are accomplishing and to celebrate the community we have built to educate tomorrow’s citizens and church leaders. This year’s theme centers on community: “Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service.” The theme highlights the fact that schools are not only communities themselves; they are also part of many other communities, including families, parishes, towns/cities and our country. The theme also focuses on key elements of Catholic education: faith development, academic excellence and dedication to service. These elements set Catholic schools apart from other educational options. They are why families make sacrifices to provide their children with a Catholic education. Please visit SS. Cyril & Methodius School during Catholic Schools Week to enjoy the work of our students and staff, and learn about their faith development and community service projects. Bring your friends and neighbors, particularly those who may be considering Catholic education for their children. I am grateful every day for the teachers, staff, board members, parents, volunteers and parishioners who make our school a success. Catholic Schools Week is a good time for all of us to thank them for their dedication and service. Sincerely, Mrs. S. Tkachuk Principal The Blessed Sacrament candle that burns above the altar 24/7 is available to be offered for your intentions or in memory of your loved ones. This candle is replaced every Monday morning. Please call our parish office to book your week. A donation of $100 will be requested and a name of the donor and his/her intention will be acknowledged in our bulletin for the week booked. Page Five SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish “United in Faith” Religious Education News By: Trish Nickleski, D.R.E. Sacramental News: There is a First Communion Parent Meeting TODAY at 3:30 PM in the church. This meeting is for parents only and I ask that at least one parent be in attendance at this very important meeting which should last about an hour. Religious Education News: Upcoming Dates to Remember: Sunday, January 18: Classes in session Monday, January 19: NO CLASS Wednesday, January 21: Classes in session Sunday, January 25: NO CLASS Monday, January 26: Classes in session Wednesday, January 28: Classes in session Holy Name Men's Club is holding a membership meeting today, Sunday January 11, 2015 at 8:00 AM. We will be meeting for breakfast at Stonehouse Pub. New members are always welcome. Congratulations to Sylwia Smaga & Tomasz Joniak Married Saturday, December 27th, 2014 January 11, 2015 You're Invited! Growing With God SS. Cyril & Methodius is participating in (and has paid for) the Ministry Commission of Vicariate V, which offers many varied workshops which are FREE to SS. Cyril & Methodius Parishioners! You're invited an upcoming workshop! Running the Paschal Mystery Marathon Thursday, January 29th, 2015 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Most Holy Redeemer Parish 9525 S. Lawndale Ave., Evergreen Park, IL 60805 What if the Paschal Mystery isn’t something that Jesus went through a couple thousand years ago, but something that we’re all invited to live every day? Using the metaphor of a marathon and his prodigious skill as a storyteller, Terry Nelson-Johnson challenges us to run our own Paschal Mystery, teaching us to look at life through the lenses of Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter. Some workshops require a minimum number of participants in order to be conducted. Any questions and to register contact: Kathy McNicholas at 708-388-4004 or email: [email protected]. Be a sponsor of a weekend's fresh flowers to decorate our main altar ($150) or side altars ($100). Please call our parish office to make arrangements. An acknowledgement and a thank you for the sponsor will be published in our bulletin. Bądź sponsorem kwiatów do ołtarza głównego ($150) lub do ołtarzy bocznych ($100). Zainteresowanych, prosimy o kontakt się z biurem parafialnym. Podziękowanie dla ofiarodawcy zostanie opublikowane w naszym biuletynie. Page Six SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish “United in Faith” January 11, 2015 For SSCM Parish Please consider sponsoring one or more of these items on our “Wish List”. A plaque of acknowledgement will be placed on the item sponsored unless you choose otherwise. Thank you for your continued support of our parish. Flower Stands Carillon Bells Altar Server Chairs Reconstruct Light Fixtures Above Side Altars Angel Holy Water Fonts Thank you to those who have already fulfilled a wish! SS. Cyril & Methodius Beat the Lotto! BEAT THE LOTTO Tickets are $100 each Only 1,500 tickets will be sold! Winner need not be present. Special seller’s raffle: Entry with every 5 tickets sold! Contact Mary Beth at (630) 257-2998 or Nancy at (630) 257-2860 to purchase your tickets. Council Corner Grand Drawing March 8th, 2015 Grand Prize: $40,000 2nd: $4,000 3rd: $3,000 4 - 6th: $2,000 7th - 21st: $1,000 22nd - 25th: $500 The Parish Council has had a busy few months, and not just because of the holidays! Members of the Parish Council spent their Halloween at the Daybreak Soup Kitchen in Joliet. The Parish Council members prepared a “Taco Dinner” for all in attendance. Prior to the Council serving the meal, Fr. Valdi led everyone in a prayer. Pictures from the event can be found on the parish website. The next Soup Kitchen Ministry dates in which our parish is responsible for are: January 29, 2015, May 29, 2015, July 31, 2015 and October 30, 2015. If you are interested in volunteering, or making a financial donation towards the food, please contact the coordinator of the Soup Kitchen Ministry, Jackie Papiernik at (630-243-9358). The November meeting was held on November 17, 2014 in the Rectory Meeting Room. No parishioners attended this meeting. As a reminder, all parishioners are invited to attend the monthly meeting. All Parish Organizations met with the Parish Council members and Parish Staff on December 14, 2014. A representative of the Archdiocese was present to discuss a new financial program that will start July 1, 2015. In addition, topics such as the Daybreak Soup Kitchen Ministry, an upcoming Ministry Fair (to be held early Spring) and the 2015 Parish Calendar were discussed. A note to the Parish Organizations: Informational packets regarding the Daybreak Soup Kitchen can be picked up at the rectory once your organization has committed to a service date. The December meeting was held offsite on December 15, 2014. At this meeting, there was some discussion around the updating of the Parish Council By-Laws. The by-law changes will be discussed in more detail at the next meeting. The January 19, 2015 meeting will be held in the Rectory Meeting Room. All are welcome to attend this January 19th meeting. Page Seven SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish “United in Faith” January 11, 2015 2015 ARCHDIOCESAN ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL BEGINS “Entrusted with Responsibility” The 2015 Annual Catholic Appeal is underway. Many of our parishioners have received a mailing from Archbishop Cupich. He asks that you make a pledge to the 2015 Annual Catholic Appeal. Please respond generously. This year, the theme of the Appeal is Entrusted with Responsibility. We each have a responsibility to recognize God’s gifts to us and to nurture them. As we contemplate His gifts to us, we should also reflect on our gratitude for these gifts. Your financial support for the work of our parish, of our Archdiocese and of the Church throughout the world is, in fact, one way to express this gratitude. As you review the mailing from Archbishop Cupich, please note the ministries and services funded by the Appeal, including the ones that directly support the work of our parish. Then please give generously. Note that when our parish reaches its goal of $58,283.00 in paid pledges, 100% of the additional funds received will be returned to us for use in our parish. ROZPOCZYNA SIĘ DOROCZNA KWESTA KATOLICKA 2015 Świadomi powierzonego nam obowiązku Rozpoczyna się Doroczna Kwesta Katolicka 2015 r. Wielu z parafian już otrzymało lub wkrótce otrzyma korespondencję od arcybiskupa Cupicha z prośbą o złożenie zobowiązania finansowego na rzecz Kwesty Katolickiej 2015 r. Prosimy o hojne wsparcie tego dzieła. W tym roku, motywem przewodnim są słowa: Świadomi powierzonego nam obowiązku. Jesteśmy żyjącymi świątyniami Boga i przynosimy Jego prawdziwą obecność temu światu. On sam wzywa nas abyśmy dzielili swoje dary z innymi. Rozmyślając nad darami, które otrzymaliśmy od Boga, powinniśmy równocześnie wyrazić wdzięczność za wszystko, czym do tej pory zostaliśmy obdarzeni. Dary, które składamy na rzecz naszej parafii, archidiecezji i Kościoła na całym świecie są jednym ze sposobów wyrażenia naszej wdzięczności. Zapoznając się z materiałami, które otrzymacie od arcybiskupa Cupicha, prosimy o zwrócenie uwagi na duszpasterstwa i posługi, które w naszej parafii są bezpośrednio wspierane przez Doroczną Kwestę Katolicką. Następnie złóżmy hojne zobowiązanie. Prosimy zauważyć, że kiedy nasza parafia zbierze kwotę docelową w wysokości $58,283.00, w postaci spłaconych zobowiązań, 100% dodatkowo zebranych środków, zostanie zwrócona nam, do wykorzystania na niezbędne potrzeby naszej parafii. Page Eight SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish “United in Faith” Christmas 2014 at SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish January 11, 2015 Page Nine SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish “United in Faith” January 11, 2015 Please call the parish office if you have a loved one you would like our parish community to pray for. Francis Cardinal George Steve Cozzolino Lillian Wroblewski Barbara Witt Jeffrey Sniegowski David Sniegowski Betty Sivek Robert Cole Lorraine Malm Milda Praninskas Stanislaw Leja Ks. Wojciech Kowalczyk Cheryl Klein Debbie Madia Nena Casica Jean Brown Barbara Casica John LaSota Dianna Gliwa Lucille Handorf Virginia Kozlowski A name of a sick person will stay on the list for two months, then be removed unless you update us on his/her condition to prolong the prayer request. Thank you for your cooperation. Home Blessings The blessing of households / houses is part of the heritage of Catholic Tradition. The primary focus of such blessings is the people who live in the dwelling place and the use that they make of the place and its several parts. Those who participate in these blessings acknowledge that the place in which the family dwells ultimately is a gift from God and ask for God to be always present in their lives. People pray that their household may be an instrument of God’s blessing in society and all of creation and affirm that the people who dwell in these homes are a holy people set apart for God’s work. Household blessings remind us that we need to be compassionate toward those persons who have no housing and always be welcoming to the stranger. If you have just moved into your house, have never had your house blessed or have recently completed some major construction work, please feel free to call the rectory and set an appointment for Fr. Valdi or Deacon Mike to pay a visit. May Perpetual Light Shine Upon Them In your prayers, please remember the souls of R. Kevin Wallace, Hailey Ann Johncock and Teresa Kobylak. May their souls and the souls of all our faithfully departed family and friends rest in everlasting Peace. Baptisms: November 2nd, 2014 - December 14th, 2014 SHANNON MARITA TONER, daughter of Kevin Toner & Renee Marie Himes KAYA JANE TYLKA, daughter of Robert & Magdalena (Rybka) Tylka NOAH CHARLES BLACK, son of Peter & Kristen (Brill) Black BRADY JAMES HAGERTY, son of Thomas & Lindsay (Fox) Hagerty JULIETTE RITA SULOCHA, daughter of Grzegorz & Małgorzata (Tekielak) Sulocha SEAN WILLIAM McDONOUGH, son of Nick & Jessica (Finocchio) McDonough GABRIELLA CATHERINE NOTTER, daughter of Kevin & Kristin (Cizek) Notter Page Ten SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish “United in Faith” January 11, 2015 Lista rzeczy potrzebnych do Kościoła Św. Cyryla i Metodego Prosimy o rozważenie sponsorowania jednego lub kilku poniżej podanych przedmiotów z naszej "Listy Życzeń". Tablica pamiątkowa z nazwiskiem fundatora zostanie umieszczona na ufundowanym przedmiocie, chyba że ktoś ma inne życzenie. Dziękujemy za nieustanne wsparcie naszej parafii. VFW POST 5819 ANNUAL BLOOD DRIVE in partnership with the LEMONT COUNCIL KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Where: VFW Post 5819, 15780 New Ave., Lemont, IL. 60439 When: February 7, 2015 Time: 9 AM – 1 PM Call the VFW 630-257-9859 for an appointment. Walk-in’s welcome but there may be a wait without an appointment. Kwietniki Dzwony Carillon (karylion) Krzesła dla ministrantów Odnowienie Lamp nad Ołtarze Boczne Kropielnice Anioły Podziękowania dla tych, którzy już pomogli w wypełnieniu "Listy Życzeń"! POLSKI KLUB ZAPRASZA NA ZABAWĘ KARNAWAŁOWĄ 31 styczeń 2015 godz. 19:00 Gra zespół Romeo Band Cena biletu: $65,00 Obiad, otwarty bar i atrakcyjne wygrywki Rezerwacja: 630-863-9304 Sala Bankietowa Crystal Grand Banquets 12416 Archer Ave, Lemont, IL SERDECZNIE ZAPRASZAMY! Zebranie Klubowe odbędzie sie po Mszy Sw. o 8:30am, 1-go lutego 2015. Polski Dzień 15 luty 2015. SERDECZNIE ZAPRASZAMY! Załóż swój najlepszy niedzielny strój na spotkanie z Wyjątkowym Gościem... Page Eleven SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish “United in Faith” Drodzy Parafianie, Zwróć uwagę na dzisiejsze czytanie z Ewangelii . Jezus został ochrzczony przez Jana Chrzciciela w rzece Jordan. W tych pięciu krótkich wersach Ewangelii, Św. Marek przedstawia nam ważną lekcję o dwóch aspektach najważniejszej rzeczy na świecie: wiary. Wiara jest jak moneta. Powiedzmy, że jest jak dwudziestopięciocentówka. Na jednej stronie znajduje się głowa Georga Washingtona i napis, a na drugiej stronie jest amerykański orzeł. Nie można mieć jednej strony bez drugiej. Masz monetę z dwiema stronami lub nie masz nic. Te dwie strony naszej monety wiary to wiara i zachowanie człowieka wierzącego, percepcja i praktyka, rozeznanie i czyny. Innymi słowy, dwoma najważniejszymi aspektami wiary, które muszą istnieć, aby była jakakolwiek wiara są: "co wiemy" i " co powinniśmy z tym zrobić". Część wiary "co wiemy", recytujemy co tydzień w Credo. Wierzymy w Jednego Boga, Ojca Wszechmogącego, Stworzyciela Nieba i Ziemi, wszystkich rzeczy widzialnych i niewidzialnych. Wierzymy w Drugą Osobę Trójcy Świętej, Jezusa Chrystusa, który przyjął ciało człowieka, umarł na krzyżu, aby zapłacić za grzechy ludzkości i zmartwychwstał trzeciego dnia. Wierzymy, że jeśli Jemu zaufamy, jeśli wejdziemy we właściwe osobiste relacje z Nim, będziemy żyć wiecznie w Niebie. Kiedy podstawowe doktryny chrześcijańskiej wiary określa się jako "co wiemy," to nie znaczy co byśmy sobie życzyli lub co chcielibyśmy, aby było prawdą, albo byłoby miło, jeśli okazałoby się, że to tak jest. Tak naprawdę to znaczy co WIEMY, czego jesteśmy pewni, co jest absolutnie wiadome. Nasza wiara nie opiera się na życzeniach. Musimy mieć mocne zrozumienie, że doktryny są prawdziwe. List do Hebrajczyków wyjaśnia, "Wiara zaś jest poręką tych dóbr, których się spodziewamy, dowodem tych rzeczywistości , których nie widzimy" (Hbr 11:1). Wiedza, że doktryny chrześcijańskie są prawdziwe, to dopiero początek. To jest tylko jedna strona naszej monety wiary. Druga strona monety wprowadza naszą wiedzę do działania, do części "co powinniśmy z tym zrobić". Kiedy poznamy ten wspaniały dar naszej waiary, będziemy dokonywali uczynków miłosierdzia i miłości, nie dlatego, że musimy, ale raczej dlatego, że chcemy. Jak pamiętacie z dzisiejszej Ewangelii, po chrzcie, gdy Jezus wyszedł z wody, otworzyły się niebiosa, Duch Święty pod postacią gołębicy zstąpił na Niego i odezwał się głos z Nieba, "Ty jesteś mój Syn umiłowany, w Tobie mam upodobanie." W dwóch zdaniach, Św. Marek opisuje Trójcę Świętą: Boga Ojca w Niebie; Boga Syna na ziemi; i Boga Ducha Świętego. To jest jedna z najważniejszych "co wiemy" doktryn wiary. Tuż przed chrztem Jezusa, Jan Chrzciciel wykazał się ważnym "co z tym powinniśmy zrobić" zachowaniem. Oświadczył wszystkim, aby January 11, 2015 usłyszeli, "Idzie za mną mocniejszy ode mnie, a ja nie jestem godzien, aby się schylić i rozwiązać rzemyk u Jego sandałów." Zachowanie, które pokazał nam Jan, to pokora. W dzisiejszych czasach wielu ludzi uważa, że pokora oznacza upokorzenie, bycie na pozycji przegranej i brak poczucia własnej wartości. W rzeczywistości, pokora oznacza posiadanie właściwego poczucia własnej wartości w oparciu o rzeczywistość, a rzeczywistością jest, że Bóg jest wszechmocny i niesamowity, a nie my. Pokora jest przeciwieństwem pychy, a ta jest najgorsza ze wszystkich grzechów. Kiedy jestśmy skromni, kiedy zdajemy sobie sprawę, że wszechświat nie kręci się wokół nas i kiedy przestajemy robić rzeczy tylko po to, aby zaimponować innym, jestśmy skuteczniejsi w czynieniu uczynków miłosierdzia i miłości, ponieważ nie mamy już postawy "jaką ja będę miał z tego korzyść?" Prawdziwa wiara składa się z dwóch składników: wiary i zachowania. Musimy wiedzieć kim jest Bóg i co On dla nas uczynił, a tą wiedzę musimy zamienić w działanie. Św. Jan Chrzciciel pokazał nam, że pierwszym krokiem jest zachowywać się tak, jakby Bóg był Bogiem (bo Nim jest), a nie my (bo nie jesteśmy). Wtedy, nasza dwustronna moneta wiary zabłyśnie jak nowiuteńka dwudziestopięciocentówka. Bóg będzie zachwycony, a my pełni radości. Kilka spraw z życia parafii: W dniu 10 stycznia minęła rocznica śmierci byłego proboszcza Św. Cyryla i Metodego, Ks. Victora Sivore. Ks. Sivore zmarł w roku 2001. Proszę o modlitwę za spokój jego duszy. Osoby, które mają zamówioną intencję Mszy Świętej i życzą sobie nieść dary ofiarne, proszę o zajęcie miejsca w wyznaczonej ostatniej ławce po prawej stronie. Jeśli jesteście nieobecni na rozpoczęciu Mszy Świętej, Marszałkowie wyznaczą inne osoby. Mówiąc o intencjach Mszy Świętych, nasz były proboszcz - Ks. Larry, powiedział mi ostatnio, że nie ma intencji Mszy Świętych w jego dwóch kościołach. Jeśli chcielibyście zamówić tam Mszę Świętą, proszę o skontaktowanie się z biurem parafialnym Kościoła Immaculate Conception (Niepokalanego Poczęcia) pod adresem 1431 N. North Park Avenue, Chicago, IL 60610, tel. 312-944-1230 Rodzicom dzieci pierwszokomunijnych przypominamy o zebraniu rodziców, dzisiaj o godz. 3:30 po południu w kościele. Dziękujemy za ciągłe wsparcie i hojność dla Parafii Św. Cyryla i Metodego. Życzę miłego tygodnia i niech Bóg błogosławi Was i Waszych najbliższych, Ks. Waldemar Stawiarski Page Twelve SS. Cyril & Methodius “United in Faith” Mass Intentions Monday — January 12th 7:00 AM = FR. MARION SOPRYCH by Parishioners & Family = WILLIAM E. RUMINSKI by Family = ZOFIA MIKOŚ by Family Tuesday — January 13th 7:00 AM = JACK GANZ by Wife Ruth = ZOFIA MIKOŚ by Family 8:00 PM (PL)= JÓZEFA i STANISŁAW KOCZWARA by Rodzina = CZESLAW ZAGRANICZNY by Rodzina Predki = AUGUSTYN PREDKI by Predki Family Wednesday — January 14th 7:00 AM CHRISTMAS FLOWER MEMORIALS = ZOFIA MIKOŚ by Family Thursday — January 15th 7:00 AM = ZOFIA MIKOŚ by Family January 11, 2015 Sunday — January 18th 7:00 AM FOR ALL PARISHIONERS, LIVING & DECEASED ALTAR & ROSARY SOCIETY by Altar & Rosary Society = TED FLORYNSKI (Anniv.) by Wife Joan & Family 8:30 AM (PL)= ANIELA MUCHA by Córka z Rodziną = WOJCIECH LENART by Rodzina Lenart = JANUSZ KACZMARSKI by Rodzina 10:30 AM = DANIEL KAMINSKI by Family 12:00 PM = HENRY NIEDOSPIAL by Wife & Family GOD’S BLESSINGS FOR TRIUNE HEALTH GROUP = MIECZYSŁAW RATUŁOWSKI by Wife 1:30 PM (PL) = LEON i ZOFIA LATOCHA by Rodzina Chlebek = HELENA i STEFAN SZAREK by Rodzina = ANDRZEJ LEJA by Tadeusz & Monika Leja Friday — January 16th 7:00 AM = BERTHA RUDIS by Mary Beth Rudis & Family Saturday — January 17th 7:00 AM PURGATORIAL SOCIETY = JULIAN HAPANIEWSKI by Friends = JÓZEFA & STANISŁAW KOCZWARA by Family 5:30 PM = KATARZYNA & WALTER TASARZ by Wolniakowski Family = CASIMIR KLUGA by Gail & Jerry Turczynski = JOHN A. SEGVICH by Joe & Maria Marusarz Next week, January 17th and 18th we will take up the Collection for the Church in Latin America. Your generosity to the Collection for the Church in Latin America is invaluable to the future of the faith in this region. Your donations will fund catechesis, marriage and family life programs, and seminarian formation. Please give with a joyful and generous heart. Please support programs like these and give generously in next week’s collection. Wear Your Sunday Best… For a Very Special Guest! The following is the attendance, envelope count and contribution totals for January 3rd & 4th, 2015. A T T E N D A N C E Mass time Count Envelopes Contribution 5:30 PM 243 93 $1,987.01 7:00 AM 137 70 1,740.00 8:30 AM 389 141 2,176.00 10:30 AM 497 149 3,105.00 12:00 PM 308 94 1,648.00 1:30 PM 407 Large Donations Totals 1,981 100 2,028.85 1,100.00 $13,784.86 647 Adult attendance envelope count reflects 33% of parishioners use their weekly envelopes; attendance includes adults and children. Page Thirteen SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish “United in Faith” January 11, 2015 Devotions: Please pray for… Tuesday, January 13th: Weekly devotions at 7 PM followed by Polish Mass at 8 PM We ask you to please keep in your prayers the following parishioners who are on active duty in the military: Upcoming Events: Sunday, January 11th: First Communion Parent Mtg. at 3:30 PM in the church Monday, January 12th: Lego League at 2:30 PM in Fr. Sivore Hall Tuesday, January 13th: Chess Club at 2:30 PM in Fr. Sivore Hall, Mother’s Club at 6 PM in Fr. Sivore Hall Sunday, January 18th: Altar & Rosary Mass & Mtg. at 6:40 AM in the church Monday, January 19th: No School, Parish Council Mtg. at 7 PM in Rectory Meeting Room The Baptism of Christ Guido Reni, 1623 Oil on canvas Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria Parish Contributions December 27th & 28, 2014 696 $ 11,576.00 Children’s envelopes 21 27.50 GiveCentral - Dec. 22nd - Dec. 28th 46 1,443.00 Total $ 13,046.50 St. Stephen, December 26th, 2014 $ 4,025.00 Solemnity of Mary, January 1st, 2015 $ 8,017.00 696 envelopes plus GiveCentral Sunday donations represent 35% of our parishioners. January 3rd & 4th, 2015 Envelopes 647 $ 13,784.86 Children’s envelopes 27 41.75 GiveCentral - Dec. 29th - Jan. 4th 55 1,973.00 Total Parking During the Winter Season Cars will be ticketed by Lemont Police Officers if they are illegally parked during Mass. Please respect the intent of handicapped spaces, be considerate of our neighbors’ property and also remember that emergency vehicles need to have open access to the church, school and fire hydrants at all times. As winter weather approaches, including snow, please park in lots that have already been cleared of snow to give our plowing service access. Thank you! Front Cover: Envelopes Sgt. Bogumila Bielanska; LCPL Matthew Gill; Josh McManus, USMC; Gunnery Sgt., Stephan Staniulis, USMC; LCPL Robert Stasiak; Don Tabron, CWO 5, US Army; Staff Sgt. George T. Burke, USMC, Iraq; LCPL Cassie Leja, USMC, Iraq; Capt. Catherine R. Chappell, Pilot HC130, U.S. Air Force; Frank Romanowski, Army Combat Medic; Keith Zajac, U.S. Navy; SPC Ryan Sherwood. 2014 Contribution Statements Contribution statements for 2014 will be mailed upon request only. Please fill out the following form and return to the rectory, or in the collection basket at Church, with your name, address, phone & envelope number. Your statement will be mailed to you after January 31st. Name: _______________________________ Address: _______________________________ $ 15,799.61 647 envelopes plus GiveCentral Sunday donations represent 33% of our parishioners. Your donations help meet our immediate needs, repairs and improvements. We sincerely appreciate your generosity. _______________________________ Phone: _______________________________ Envelope #: _______________________________ Page Fourteen SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish “United in Faith” January 11, 2015 Liturgical Ministers’ Weekend Schedule January 17th & 18th Celebrant Liturgical Ministers’ Weekend Schedule Lectors Eucharistic Ministers Altar Servers 5:30 PM English Mass Fr. Stawiarski N. Rogers N. Johnson C. Walschlager S. Stoffels J. Doyle L. Harbison M. Zajac Volunteer P. DiBartelo Conor B. Danny B. Bridget H. 7:00 AM English Mass Fr. Stawiarski K. Shannon E. Green R. Platon M. Rudis B. Zintak J. Cisek P. Gozder Victoria M. Abigail B. Ashley R. 8:30 AM Polish Mass Radio Maria P. Sniezko M. Sniezko J. Koziol B. Bogun M. Zelek A. Galara A. Swiderek Paul S. Peter S. Katherine T. 10:30 AM English Mass Fr. Stenzel N. Gonsiorowski R. Perisin L. Dastych L. Barnett E. Neubauer A. Butkiewicz E. Czupta Y. Sullivan C. Tomala M. Sniegowski S. Sniegowski Hailey B. Maria P. Matt G. 12:00 PM English Mass Fr. Stenzel w/ Deacon Ciciura D. Ciciura D. Anderson Deacon M. Ciciura J. Wilczewski R. Wilczewski A. Rimbo T. Cisneros M. Laskowski J. Blickhahn 1:30 PM Polish Mass Salvatorian Fathers w/ Deacon Ciciura M. Predki K. Predki R.Witkowski A. KubinskaLatawiec 5:00 PM St. Patrick S. Kadelak Conrad M. Erin G. Lindsay G. Stasiu H. Andrzej H. Sebastian H. Fr. Kurt Boras Come Sail Away on a 7-night Catholic Exotic Cruise. Prices begin at $1045 per couple which includes all port fees and taxes. Daily Mass and Rosary offered. Deposit of only $100 per person will reserve your cabin. Space is limited. 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