St. Liborius Church
Steger, Illinois, 708-754-1363
Second Sunday of Lent
March 1, 2015
PARISH STAFF
Rev. Dennis Spies, Pastor
Carole Bacon, Director of Faith Form ation
Craig Mazur, Y outh M inistry
Margie Parks, Business Manager
PARISH OFFICES
Parish Office, 71 W. 35th St., Steger
Phone: 754-1363 FAX: 754-7577
Hours: M-Th—8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Parish email — [email protected]
Parish website — www.stliborius.org
Bulletin Deadline: Mondays at 4 p.m.
Religious Education Office (PREP)
3440 Halsted Blvd., Steger
Phone: 754-3460 FAX: 754-3471
SCHOOL
Mother Teresa Catholic Academy
24201 S. Kings Rd., Crete
Phone: 672-3093
Website — www.mtcacademy.org
Knights of Columbus
Fish Fry
Friday, March 6, 2015
5:00 p.m.
HEARING ASSISTANCE SETS AVAILABLE -- CONTACT AN USHER.
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Second Sunday of Lent
MOTHER TERESA
CATHOLIC ACADEMY
24201 S. Kings Rd., Crete
Phone: 672-3093
WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH $15,000?
Mother Teresa Catholic Academy is selling tickets
for their big Sprin Celebration Raffle which will
take place on March 21, 2015, at the Hollywood
Game Night fundraiser. Tickets are two for $100.
Top prize is $15,000 in cash, three additional $1,000
prizes and four $500 prizes will also be awarded.
To get your tickets, please call Sue Brown at 708699-3379. Tickets will also be sold after every mass
from now until the day of the event.
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DINE OUT
Chili’s Give Back Program
Bring this voucher when you visit
(Dine In or To Go)
the Chili’s location identified below
and 15% of your purchase (excluding taxes)
will benefit:
MOTHER TERESA CATHOLIC ACADEMY
Group/Charity
12/17/14 – 3/17/15
Event/Exp. Date
One coupon per person, per visit at participating
Chili’s restaurants only.
Cannot be combined with any other offer.
Offer ends per expiration date above.
HOMEWOOD, DYER,
ORLAND PARK & NEW LENOX
Chili’s Locations
#99999000005282
March 1, 2015
THIS WEEK AT ST. LIBORIUS
Saturday, February 28
8:00 a.m. Rosary for Peace (Church)
9:00 a.m. 1st Communion Retreat (Parish Hall)
Sunday, March 1
7:00 a.m. CCW Communion Sunday (Church)
9:00 a.m. PREP Classes (Religious Ed Center)
10:30 a.m. Gospel Story Time during Mass
11:30 a.m. St. Joseph Rosary Ladies (Parish Hall)
12:00 p.m. Baptisms (Church)
Monday, March 2
1:00 p.m. CCW Meeting (Parish Hall)
6:00 p.m. Guardians @ St. Mary
8:00 p.m. Parish Pastoral Council (Rectory)
Tuesday, March 3
8:30 a.m. Quilters (Parish Hall)
9:00 a.m. Stations of the Cross (Church)
6:00 p.m. Jr. High Crusaders (Religious Ed Center)
Wednesday, March 4
4:30 p.m. PREP Classes (Religious Ed Center)
7:30 p.m. Eucharistic Minister Meeting (church)
7:30 p.m. TYG (Rectory)
Thursday, March 5
11:00 a.m. Church Open for Quiet Reflection and
Prayer
6:30 p.m. Choir Practice (Church)
7:00 p.m. Totus Tuus Planning Meeting (Parish
Hall)
7:00 p.m. Baptismal Prep Classes (Rectory)
7:00 p.m. Bible Study (Rectory)
Friday, March 6
5:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus Fish Fry (Parish Hall)
7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross (Church)
Saturday, March 7
8:00 a.m. Rosary for Peace (Church)
9:00 a.m. Outreach Food Distribution (Parish Hall)
Sunday, March 8
9:00 a.m. PREP Classes (Religious Ed Center)
10:30 a.m. Gospel Story Time during Mass
10:30 a.m. RCIA 1st Scrutiny (Church)
March 1, 2015
Second Sunday of Lent
SUNDAY OFFERING
Last Week’s Offering:
$8,315.73
Children’s Offering:
$180.30
Today’s first and second readings are linked by the
theme of sacrifice. After Sarah and Abraham wait years
to have a child, God tests Abraham by asking him to
sacrifice his only son, Isaac. To encourage the Roman
Christian community, St. Paul reminds his brothers and
sisters in Christ that God sacrificed His only Son for
the good of all. In St. Mark’s Gospel account of the
Transfiguration, God clearly acknowledges Jesus as
His Son, and Jesus alludes to His death and
Resurrection. Our own sacrifice of the “first fruits” of
our time, talent, and treasure to God through the
Church, and to our neighbor, are solid acts of Christian
charity. Sacrifice brings great peace and joy to those
who embrace stewardship as a way of life.
PARISH WEEKLY BUDGET
In order for our Parish to meet our budget,
our Sunday offering needs to equal: $10,000.00
Last Week’s Offering:
$8,315.73
Deficit:
$1,684.27
Thank you for your continued monetary support of
St. Liborius Church.
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FISH FRY
The St. Liborius Council of the Knights of Columbus
will be hosting their next Fish Fry on Friday,
March 6, 2015, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Parish Hall.
All you can eat Perch Dinner includes: Fries,
Cole Slaw, Veggies, Bread and Butter, and Coffee
Donation: Adults: $8.00 / Children (under 10) $4.00
Fish Sandwich $4.00 / Hot Dog $1.00
Desserts will be available. Carry-outs welcome.
Bring the family for this special treat!
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CHURCH OPEN FOR QUIET REFLECTION
The season of Lent calls us to spend some quiet time
in prayer and reflection as we journey with Jesus at
the cross. Need a time and place? The church will be
open on Thursdays beginning March 5th from
11:00 am - Noon. All parishioners are invited to
come spend one hour with Our Lord.
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Greetings everyone. I received
a letter from the Bishop this week
sharing his appreciation of a good
weekend for him. He expressed
his gratitude for so many people
greeting him after masses. He also stated his
thankfulness for meeting with the Parish Councils
and Finance Councils of both parishes. He noted
that they are working hard to assist me in guiding the
pastoring of two parishes of considerable size. He
perceived that we are doing as well as we can be
integrating the participation of us all and realizing
that the Church is more than only a parish. It is nice
to see and hear of parishioners not only attending
mass “back and forth” but also sharing in activities
sponsored by both parishes.
We are going to become a model for other
parishes who will be going through the same
experiences that we are going through for the very
first time. They will need to figure out how to
manage themselves and will want to do so as well as
we have been doing. They will surely come and try
to learn what they will need to do or keep from doing
as they venture into what we have been doing.
I too would like to join the Bishop in thanking all
of you for choosing to grow through this experience
as well as you have. I know this experience has
really been a lot for us all; so thank you for
remaining faithful and for continuing to pray for the
success of these parishes and school.
May God continue to bless the effort being
invested in all of our parish experiences. May God
continue to lead, guide, and form us to a healthy
vibrant and prayerful expression of the Church in the
World.
~ Fr. Dennis
Please see page 5 for more pictures of Bishop
Conlon’s visit.
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DEEPEST SYMPATHY
Our condolences to the family
and friends of Shirley Orange, Ruth Markoff,
Darlene Kraus, and Doreen Lawbaugh.
May the souls of all the faithful departed, through
the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
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Thirty-First
Second
Sunday
Sunday
in Ordinary
of Lent Time
PARISH LENTEN MISSION
“How to Become a Joyful Intentional
Disciple of Jesus Christ”
Presented by Fr. Burke Masters
We are all called to be holy
disciples of Jesus Christ. The staggering statistics tell
us that about 5% of Catholics are intentional
disciples of Jesus. How do we become disciples of
Jesus? We must pass through five thresholds:
1) Bridge of trust
2) Curiosity
3) Openness
4) Seeking
5) Intentional discipleship
Once we truly encounter Jesus and become
intentional disciples, there is a drive within us to
share the joy of the Gospel with others. We will do
things that we never thought possible. This is the
path that Pope Francis is leading us on, and I’m
convinced that if the Catholic Church purposefully
forms holy disciples of Jesus Christ, we will see a
huge growth in our Church in the US and around the
world!
Come to the mission to learn how you can
deepen your relationship with Christ, become an
intentional disciple, experience the joy of the Gospel
and share the Good News with others. You will not
regret this time investment. One hour each night –
March 15, 16 and 17 starting at 7 p.m. in Church.
Light refreshments will be offered following each
session.
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VOCATIONS LUNCH
All young men and women are invited to learn how
to discern their calling; be it married, single, or
religious life.
Join Father Burke Masters, Vocations Director of the
Joliet Diocese and some special guests from Marian
Catholic High School for a discussion on Vocations.
Sunday, March 15th
Noon—2 p.m. (immediately after the 10:30 a.m. Mass)
St. Liborius Parish Hall
Lunch will be provided.
Please RSVP to [email protected]
or 708-754-1363.
March
July 7,
1, 2013
2015
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m. at St. Liborius
Fridays at 7:00 p.m. at St. Liborius
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
SCHEDULE
March 6th – Conducted by Daughters of St. Liborius
Altar servers: Brandon Beddigs, Ryan & Katie Melbert
March 13th – Conducted by Knights of Columbus
Altar servers: John Lustyk, Elizabeth Warnke,
Brandon Beddigs
March 20th – Conducted by TYG
Altar servers: Brandon Beddigs, John Lustyk,
Shannon Haggerty
March 27th – Conducted by Lectors
Altar servers: Brandon Beddigs
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CCW NEWS
The next CCW Meeting will be held Monday,
March 2, at 1:00 pm. The Program will be a video
on "The Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help.” We will
also hold the election and announcement of the
Woman of the Year.
NOTE: Our White Elephant Sale will be held at our
May 4th Meeting
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THANK YOU!!
Parishioners of St. Liborius, the Daughters of
St. Liborius wish to thank you for your generosity in
collecting items for the South Suburban PADS
program. So far we have been able to put together
60 “kits” that the patrons receive each night. Your
shampoo, conditioner, and soap went a long way
toward filling a need. If you have any last minute
donations, we will have the bin in the narthex for one
last weekend. Toothbrushes, deodorant, toothpaste,
plain white washcloths, white tube socks, and twin
sheets are always appreciated. Thank you again for
showing that the parishioners of St. Liborius are a
very caring group of people. If you have any
questions, please contact Sue Mazur at 708-672-3919
or [email protected].
March 1, 2015
Second Sunday of Lent
NEWS FROM THE OFFICE OF FAITH
FORMATION
Carole Bacon, Director, 754-3460
Craig Mazur, Youth Minister, 754-1363
TOTUS TUUS IS COMING!
SAVE THE DATES—July 19th – 24th
Totus Tuus is a diocesan religious summer
youth program whereby seminarians and
college students travel throughout the summer
proclaiming the Gospel. Each day, children and teens
learn more about Jesus in a fun and exciting way as
they interact with the awesome Totus Tuus Team.
Entering Grades 1-6
Monday – Friday
9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $25
Entering Grades 7-12
Sunday - Thursday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $15
To register or for more information, please contact Carole
Bacon at 708-754-3460 or [email protected].
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TOTUS TUUS INFORMATIONAL/
PLANNING MEETING
Thursday, March 5, at 7:00 p.m.—Parish Hall
Want to learn more about Totus Tuus? Our seminarian
Luke Zanoni will enlighten us. He has been a team
leader for three of these experiences and will walk us
through what a typical day is like and answer any
questions that we may have so that we can assist in
planning an exciting week for our youth. If you can’t
make this meeting but would like to be a part of this
event, please let us know at [email protected]
and we will keep you in the loop.
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CONFIRMATION CLASS OF 2015 RETREAT
Saturday, March 14th,
Begins at 11:00 a.m.
in the Religious Education Center
Closes with the 5:30 p.m. Mass in church
This retreat is a required formation session for all
candidates who will be confirmed in the fall of
2015. Parents and sponsors are welcome to join the
candidates for the 5:30 p.m. Mass on this day.
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BISHOP CONLON’S VISIT
“I enjoyed the opportunity to get to know the people
of St. Liborius in Steger and St. Mary in Park Forest
and I hope the visit has allowed them the opportunity
to get to know me better as well. I look forward to
future visits”
~ Bishop Conlon
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Second Sunday of Lent
DAUGHTERS OF ST. LIBORIUS
SPIRITUAL ADOPTION UPDATE
Week Thirty: Baby Puts on Pounds
Baby measures 16 inches and weighs 3 pounds. The
head is almost 3 ½ inches in diameter. The feet are
nearly 2 ½ inches long. The wrinkled skin is
becoming smoother now. Your baby controls its
own temperature.
The bone marrow is now
responsible for red cell production. These red blood
cells will continue to service the child’s body by
transporting oxygen and removing the wastes. The
baby is storing iron, calcium, and phosphorus.
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YEAR OF CONSECRATED LIFE
Did you Know?
The founders of St. Procopius Abbey and Sacred
Heart Monastery, following the model of Saints
Benedict and Scholastica, were brother and Sister.
Both Abbot Nepomuk Jaeger and Mother Nepomuk
Jaeger had a famous Czech saint, John Nepomucene,
as their patron.
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NEW MEMBERS
OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
We welcome into our Christian Community
those recently baptized:
Carmine Vincent Guiliani,, child of Frank
and Karen, Godchild of Joseph Carra and
Franchesca Arias
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DIOCESE OF JOLIET COUNCIL OF
CATHOLIC NURSES ANNOUNCES
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
The Diocese of Joliet Council of Catholic Nurses is
pleased to announce the acceptance of applications
for the annual $500 nursing education scholarship.
Applicants should be enrolled in their senior year of
a Baccalaureate nursing program for Fall 2015 and
be registered in a Catholic parish in the Joliet
Diocese and an active member participating in the
Catholic faith. The deadline for submitting all
paperwork is April 1, 2015. Application documents
and specifications can be obtained by emailing Nanci
Peek, RN MSN at [email protected].
March 1, 2015
Positive devotional practices during
Lent can include spiritual reading,
mental prayer, daily Mass, family
Rosary, weekly confession and
listening to a new Lenten CD from
Lighthouse Catholic Media. Whether in the car or at
home, you can deepen your understanding of the
Catholic Faith by listening to inspiring talks given by
some of the best Catholic speakers in the world.
Four new titles for Lent:
This Changes Everything
Many religions make contrasting claims about Jesus.
Even different Christian denominations can’t decide
what they believe. So how do we know what’s true?
In this talk, Ken Yasinski gets to the heart of the
issue by looking at what Jesus said about Himself
and the impact this has on us.
Three Days That Changed the World
Fr. Perez brings us alongside Jesus in the final hours
of His public ministry as He brings to fulfillment the
very purpose His Incarnation, the salvation of all
mankind. Fr. Perez's detailed insights of those last
three days offer a moving look into the loving heart
of the Messiah and detailed descriptions of his
intense emotional and physical sufferings as they
really were. With this knowledge, our hearts can
only love him more.
Glimpses Along The Way of the Cross
In these three beautiful talks, Monsignor James Shea
guides us along the Stations of the Cross, teaching us
how to better open our hearts to the suffering and
loneliness of Jesus on His way to Calvary. Weaving
together the insights of keen believers like Fr.
Richard Neuhaus, Caryll Houselander, Archbishop
Fulton Sheen, and Dr. James Edwards, these
powerful meditations take us into the depths of
Christ's agony, and back out again into the relief and
joy of what His sacrifice means for us.
My Beloved Son: Meditations for Lent
Fr. Robert Barron offers five sermons on the spiritual
discipline we must cultivate in the Lenten season, a
discipline centered in Christ. These meditations
cover topics such as finding our identity in God,
prayer as the key to mission, our thirst for God, how
to end our alienation from God, and how to joyfully
embrace the way of happiness.
March 1, 2015
Second Sunday of Lent
MINISTER SCHEDULE
March 7th & 8th
LECTORS
5:30 PM Patrick Macias
7:00 AM Ann Shutts
10:30 AM Student Readers
EXTRA ORDINARY MINISTERS OF
COMMUNION
5:30 PM *Jerry Sadowski, Georgian Sadowski,
Susan Foster, David Gray, Jamie Smart,
Bob Baumgartner, Gloria Moczarnik,
Patrick Macias
7:00 AM *Julie Einhorn, George Einhorn,
Elizabeth Schumake
10:30 AM *Chuck Gromala, Jeanine Gromala,
Marielle Zagone, Bonnie Pressler,
Barb Schaul, Karon Hunt, Sue Metzner
*MASS COORDINATOR
ALTAR SERVERS
5:30 PM Piattoni Family
7:00 AM Mike & Debbie Burke
10:30 AM John & David Lustyk, Isabella Pressler
MUSICIANS
5:30 PM Judy Niemeyer, Choir
7:00 AM Suzanne Ackersn, Christine Lustyk
10:30 AM Guitar Choir
USHERS
5:30 PM
7:00 AM
10:30 AM
Bobby Tafelski, Joseph Zawistowski,
James Leech, Louis Sherman,
Donald Wichman, Lois Lane
Collectors: Kathy Hewes,
Christine Casiello, Bernie Konzen,
Alfred Kuchcik
Duties as Needed: Kathy Wandall,
James Maxwell, Kate Cummings,
Bobby Tafelski
Hugo Caffarini, Tom Dormady,
David VanDyck, Anna Delgado,
Cherrie Burger, Sandra Behena,
Paul Mulder, Christel Baylie,
Gemma & Roger Maghirang
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MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
Saturday, February 28
5:30 pm - Maria Pacelli
Deceased of the Koenigsman Family
Sunday, March 1
7:00 am - Richard Umfleet
Deceased CCW Members
10:30 am - Regina Alexander
Rose Marie Carlsson
Monday, March 2
7:00 pm - Mass at St. Mary Church
Tuesday, March 3
8:00 am - Mass at St. Mary church
Wednesday, March 4
7:00 pm - Dorthey W. Dougherty
Thursday, March 5 @ Mother Teresa
8:30 am - Regina Alexander
Friday, March 6
8:00 am - Sue M. Pezzute
Barbara Kazubski
Saturday, March 7
5:30 pm - Deceased Members of the Piacenti
& Stracci Families
David Pardington
Sunday, March 8
7:00 am - Robert Koselke
Doris Wallenberg
10:30 am - John & Sophie Kaim, Fr. Ernest, Daniel,
& Edward Kaim, John & Josephine Madura
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PRAYER REQUESTS
Please remember in your Masses and prayers: Teresa
Howe, Mary Mitchell, Kaye Cantway, Anthony Bravo,
Bob & Lois O’Neil, Mary Davidson, Jeremy Wallace,
Irene Kaim, Scott Brassea, Linda Marz, Teresa
Cunningham, Pat Zawistowski, Jessica McCormick,
Carlos Kaufman, Emilia Tieri, Mary Janz, Connor Keith,
Sandy Prete, Elena Vasquez, Matthew Darnell, Joan
Hope, Kathy Dirickson, Dorothy Sullivan, Albert
Hartman, Christel Baylie, Mary Ann Demith, the Czajka
& Rogge Families, Lorraine Pirsco.
We also pray for those serving in our Military: Sean
Motsinger, Billy Kelly, David Piattoni, Jasmine Czajka.
Names will remain on the list for six weeks. Please call
the Rectory at 754-1363 to add or remove names. from
the list.