Weekly Bulletin - St. Pius X Catholic Community

St. Pius X Catholic Community
1025 E. Madison Street  Lombard, IL 60148  630-627-4526  www.stpiuslombard.org
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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.
Pastor:
Father George Zieba, CR
Administrator:
Father Richard Grek, CR
Deacons:
John Chan, Ron Knecht,
Larry Lissak, Tom Rachubinski
Hispanic Ministry Pastoral Assistant:
Fr. Firmo Mantovani, CS
Pastoral Care: Sr. Pauline Schutz, OSF
School Principal: Daniel Flaherty
Assistant Principal: Toni Miller
Faith Formation Team:
Laura Mora, Mark Restaino, and Elizabeth Sanchez
Youth Ministry - Director: Mark Restaino
Music Ministry - Director: Kirsten Currie
Hispanic Ministry Coordinator: Laura Mora
Hispanic Ministry Faith Formation Director:
Abraham Rodriguez
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
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
www.stpiuslombard.org
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IMPORTANT TO KNOW
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
Holy Days: see previous Sunday Bulletin
Weekdays: 8:30 AM Monday through Friday
Saturday: 8:30 AM First Saturday of each month
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday through Friday
9:00 AM—12:30 PM; 1:00 PM—4:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM—3:00 PM
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturday: 3:30 to 4:30 PM or by appointment.
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.
NEW PARISHIONERS
Welcome! You are invited to come to or call the Parish
Office to register. Forms are also available on the website.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on the first
Sunday at the 11:30 AM Mass (10:00 am during
Summer). 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).
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.
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.
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
AND PANTRY HOURS
Mon. & Fri. 9:30 am—Noon - Martha Room
Wed. 12:30-2:30 pm - Martha Room
Information: 630-300-4353
Pregnant? Confused? Need Help? Please call
Woman’s Choice Services at 630-261-9221.
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.
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LITURGICAL NEWS
St. Pius X Prayer Chapel
Liturgical Calendar
The Prayer Chapel is open Sunday through
Friday evenings, 7 pm to 11 pm. 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.
Monday
September 12-The Most Holy Name of Mary
1 Cor 11:17-26, 33; Ps 40:7-10, 17; Lk 7:1-10
8:30 am
John Marrella by Nancy Harrington
Tuesday
September 13-Saint John Chrysostom
1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a; Ps 100:1-5; Lk 7:11-17
8:30 am
Lena Munaretto by
Milianti, Catalano & McCormick Families
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Wednesday September 14-The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Nm 21:4b-9; Ps 78:1bc-2, 34-38; Phil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17
8:30 am
Harold Regan (anniv.) by family
Grade School Mass
Thursday September 15-Our Lady of Sorrows
1 Cor 15:1-11; Ps 118:1b-2, 16ab-17, 28; Jn 19:25-27 or
Lk 7:36-50
8:30 am
Jean Corso by Walter & Nancy Perek
Rosary/Prayer/Benediction-Wednesday 8 pm Prayer Chapel
Friday
September 16-Saints Cornelius and Cyprian
1 Cor 15:12-20; Ps 17:1bcd, 6-8b, 15; Lk 8:1-3
8:30 am
Blessings on Matthew Schultz & his fellow
seminarians
Rosary for Vocations
Sunday evenings from 7:30 to 8:00 pm in the Church.
Individual Adoration for Vocations from 8 to 9 pm.
Please enter through door #8 on the east side of the
building. Call Ken for more information:
630-818-6261.
Saturday September 17-Saint Robert Bellarmine
1 Cor 15:35-37, 42-49; Ps 56:10c-14; Lk 8:4-15
3:30-4:30 pm Reconciliation
Vigil—Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:00 pm
Deceased members of the Tirio Family by
Mike & Carol Lamplot
7:00 pm
Misa en español
Sunday
September 18
Am 8:4-7; Ps 113:1-2, 4-8; 1 Tm 2:1-8; Lk 16:1-13
7:30 am
Jack Regan (anniv.) by Peg Regan Family
10:30 am
Lyle Yattoni by family
Judy Lindner by Jennifer Guthrie
Robert Trapp by family
the following parishioners
and friends who are ill:
Mark Furjanic
Frank Cvach
Ronald Norman
Dolores Pflum
Michael Crosse, Sr.
Sunday Estelle Soger
630-738-2255
Linda Chan
630-202-2489
Michelle LoCoco 630-567-0373
John Chan
630-202-2943
Ceil D’Acquisto
630-627-9472
Carol Gawenda
630-833-3211
Elizabeth McNicholas
Paul Pignatelli
Marita Hooper
Lori Patros
Toby Goold
Salvatore Sparacio
www.stpiuslombard.org
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Year of Mercy
Faith Formation
"The Christian life, as Jesus presents it, seems truly to be folly.
St. Paul himself speaks of 'the folly of the cross of Christ,
which is not part of the wisdom of the world'. To be a Christian
is to become a bit foolish, in a certain sense, and to renounce
that worldly shrewdness in order to do all
that Jesus tells us to do. And, if we make
an accounting, if we balance things out, it
seems to weigh against us. But the path of
Jesus is magnanimity, generosity, the
giving of oneself without measure. He
came into the world to save and he gave
himself, he forgave, he spoke ill of no one,
he did not judge."
— Pope Francis
2016-2017 Registration
Faith Formation begins September 19 at 6:30 pm in the church
for both Monday and Wednesday classes. We will have a
Family Mass for Kindergarten through 8th grade to begin our
new year of Faith Formation. Weekly classes are held on
Monday evenings (grades 1-8) or Wednesday afternoons
(grades K-5). Monday classes begin September 26 at 6:30 pm
and Wednesday classes begin September 28 at 4:30 pm. There
is a mandatory meeting for eighth grade students and their
parents at 7 pm on Wednesday, September 21 in the church.
Register NOW.... stop by the parish office during
normal business hours, or download a registration form @
www.stpiuslombard.org and mail with payment to the
FF Office. New students will need a copy of
their baptismal certificate. Questions? call
630-627-1551. We look forward to
beginning this new year with you!!
St. Pius X Youth Ministry
Youth Group Roll Out
On Monday, September 12, from 6:30-8 pm, the youth group
is partnering with our St. Vincent de Paul Society and our
Prayer Shawl Ministry to make mats for the homeless. The
mats are made from plastic bags, like ones from grocery stores.
So from now on, please save these plastic bags and bring
them to the event. Parents, if you know how to crochet, feel
free to bring your hooks and join us at the event. In addition to
rolling out these mats, we’ll also be rolling out the youth
ministry year with kickball and cinnamon rolls. And don’t
forget to roll out of bed and show up with your worst bad hair
day. Invite friends!
Family Mass, RE/YM Introduction, and Ice Cream Social
On Monday, September 19, from 6:30-8 pm, kindergarten
through high school students and parents are invited and
encouraged to attend a Family Mass, RE/Youth Ministry
Introduction, and Ice Cream Social at Pius. After the Mass,
parents and students will receive RE/Youth Ministry packets
and calendars, hear about the RE/Youth Ministry program
this year, and get the chance to ask any questions you may
have. After the meeting, please stick around for a family ice
cream social!
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Join us for RCIA!
Each year men and women embark on an
exploration of the Catholic faith. Some are deciding
if they are called into the Catholic Church; others
have been Catholics all their lives and are now
interested in discovering what this really means.
Together we witness to the fact that our search for
God is a lifelong journey, a journey on which we make the most
progress when we walk it with others and with intention.
The RCIA Program will begin October 5!
WHAT:
Exploring the Catholic Faith
WHO:
Non-Catholics and Catholics Together
SIGN-UP:
Contact Deacon Larry at
[email protected] or at
630-627-4526 ext. 207.
I would like information about RCIA:
Name:_____________________________________________
Email:_____________________________________________
WELCOME
COMMITTEE
Looking for 2 extra hands to help
out with delivering Welcome
Packets to New Parishioners.
CAN YOU HELP?
▪ No meetings to go to
▪ No in-home visit required
▪ Deliver folder to new parishioner’s home in local area –
drop off only – at your convenience
▪ Average 4-6 homes per month
▪ Follow-up phone call 2 weeks after delivery
THAT’S ALL – IT’S EASY!
Please consider helping out – contact:
Marylou Johnson at 630-620-0087 or email me at
[email protected]
Phone:_____________________________________________
I am currently:
I am considering
(check all that apply)
(Check One)
 not Baptized
 being Baptized
 Baptized
 Becoming Catholic
 not Practicing
 Exploring my faith
 Roman Catholic
 completing my
Sacraments
Please drop this completed form off at the Parish Office or in
the collection basket. Thank you.
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PARISH NEWS
Our Stewardship of Sharing
Weekly Offering Report
www.stpiuslombard.org
Weekly Offering Contributions-September 2016
First Week Offering
9,751
Electronic Giving (9/1-9/6)
8,194
Budgeted Income for September*
58,220
Amount needed for Sept. Offering Budget $40,275
*Budgeted offering income needed to meet monthly budgeted expenses
Golden Touch Donations 7/1/16-9/6/16
$3,627
Year to Date Sunday Offering Budget
July 1, 2016 through August 31, 2016
Revenue
$123,904
Budget
126,115
Over (under) Budget for year
(2,211)
Lot Lights Donations thru 9/6/2016
$18,560
Thank you for your continued support of our ministries to the people of God.
Stewardship of Time & Talent Appeal
HAVE YOU BEEN THINKING ABOUT FR. RICHARD’S CHALLENGE TO USE
YOUR GOD-GIVEN GIFTS AND TALENTS IN SERVICE TO GOD AND OTHERS?
HAVE YOU BEEN WONDERING ABOUT HOW TO BECOME MORE INVOLVED IN OUR PARISH COMMUNITY?
Over the summer months, we were challenged to think about the gifts and talents that God has given us. We were reminded that
we are to be good stewards of these gifts and talents. We were also asked to reflect on how we are using our gifts and talents to
serve God and others.
Our annual Stewardship of Time & Talent Appeal will give parishioners the opportunity to respond to the challenge. We ask that
you spend some time in prayer over the next few weeks, reflecting on the gifts and talents God has given you, and considering
how you might use them in ministry in the St. Pius X Catholic Community in the coming year. The Parish Guide to Ministry
will give you an idea of which ministries and special events might match your special gifts and talents. The Guide to Ministry
is available on the parish website or hardcopies will be available in the Gathering Space.
Stewardship of Time & Talent Surveys will be inserted in the parish bulletin the weekend of September 24 and 25. You may
also complete the survey online by visiting our parish website at www.stpiuslombard.org. Completed surveys should be
presented during the Offertory at Mass on Commitment Weekend, October 1 and 2, or they may be returned to the
Parish Office.
FILLED OUT A SURVEY LAST YEAR? All you have to do to recommit to ministries you have
served in within the past year is simply provide current contact information, check one box on the
Stewardship of Time & Talent Survey and list those ministries in the space provided. You may still
indicate if you are interested in other ministries or if you would like to assist with one of the special
events listed on the back of the form.
If you have any questions regarding the Stewardship of Time & Talent Appeal, you may contact
Leanne Newman at [email protected] or 630-638-8509. You may also contact the
Parish Office via e-mail at [email protected] or by calling 630-627-4526.
www.stpiuslombard.org
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Thank you
Sr. Pauline Schutz, OSF
for 38 years of
dedicated ministry to the
St. Pius X Catholic Community.
St. Pius X Parish
sends our love with you on your
continued journey serving the Lord.
Blessings and happiness to you!
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This Week’s Calendar of Events
♫ ♫ Musical Notes ♫ ♫
Tuesday-September 13
V.I.P. Luncheon
11:30 am
Social Center
Service Commission
7:00 pm
Martha Room
Wednesday-September 14
Rosary/Prayer/Benediction
8:00 pm
Prayer Chapel
Thursday-September 15
Prayer Shawl Ministry
7:00 pm
Mary Room
Friday-September 16 — Monday-September 19
FALL FEST ACTIVITIES — SEE PAGE 9
Adult Choir Schedule-Adult choir will rehearse on the 1st
and 3rd Thursday evenings each month from 6:30-8:00 pm
and then sing every week at the Saturday 5 pm Vigil Mass. On
the off-rehearsal weeks, we will meet at 4:00 pm in the chapel
to rehearse before Mass. Our first rehearsal will be Thursday,
Sept. 15 at 6:30 to 8:00 in the choir loft. Everyone is
welcome!! No music-reading experience is necessary! You will
be taught everything you need to know.
Teen Choir-This is a new group forming this year which
includes any high school or college-aged singers and
instrumentalists. We will rehearse on the 2nd Thursday of
each month from 6:30-8:00 and sing at the second 11:30 Mass
each month. First rehearsal will be Thursday, Oct. 13 at
6:30 in the choir loft, and we will sing on Sunday, Oct. 16th at
the 11:30 Mass. Please arrive at 11:00 am to warm up. Music
and lots of encouragement provided to all!
St. Cecilia Singers (Children's Choir)- The St. Pius X school
children will continue to rehearse on Wednesday mornings at
7:15 until 8:30 Mass for children 3rd-8th grade. Choir Space is
limited for the school choir, so auditions may be required.
Starting this year, there will also be a rehearsal offered for
the Faith Formation students on Mondays from 5:00 to
6:15 if there is interest. Singers will be able to go right from
choir practice to their FF classes. The combined children's
choir (school and Faith Formation) will sing each Sunday at
the 9:30 am Family Mass. Please arrive at 9:00 am for warm
ups. First rehearsal for School singers, Wednesday Sept. 14 at
7:15 in the loft. First rehearsal for FF singers, Monday,
Sept. 19 at 5 pm in choir loft. First 9:30 Sunday Mass for
children's choir - Sunday, Sept. 25. (Note: Informational
meetings have been cancelled. Please email me with any
questions.)
Concert Choir- This year, we are pleased to be offering a new
opportunity to the school and parish children! Since
membership in the St. Cecilia Singers is limited due to choir
loft space, Concert Choir is an after-school choir open to all
children in grades 3-8 who would like to perform a wide
variety of music and receive excellent vocal music education.
We will rehearse Tuesdays from 3:15-4:30 and possibly
Thursdays from 3:00-4:00 if we have enough interest for both
an older and younger choir. Concerts will be performed in the
church at least once per semester There will be a $60 fee to
participate. First rehearsal is Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 3:15 in the
choir loft. You may sign up at the first rehearsal and bring
payment (check made out to St. Pius X Church) or email me,
and I'll send you a registration form. (Note: Informational
meetings have been cancelled. Please email me with any
questions).
Cantors- Cantors will rehearse on the 3rd Thursday of each
month from 6:30-7:30 pm. First rehearsal will be
October 20th. The cantor ministry is for trained singers and an
audition with the music director is necessary. Please contact
me if you are interested in singing as a cantor.
St. Vincent de Paul Ministry
St. Vincent de Paul Fall Clothing Drive
Mark your Calendar! Clean out the Closets!
St. Vincent de Paul’s truck will be in our parking lot, east of
the Social Center during the weekend of October 1/2.
The Society can use all types of clothing (no hangers please),
shoes, linens, blankets, coats, kitchen items,
and household items. SVDP members, as well as Parish
volunteers, will be there to help load your items onto the truck
after all Masses that weekend.
Thank you for helping us to help people in need.
If you would like to earn service time for Sacramental
requirements or NHS, please share your service to others by
volunteering to help at the truck before and after Masses on
Saturday, October 1, or between 7:00 am and 1:00 pm on
Sunday, October 2.
Stop by even if you can only help for a ½ hour or an hour.
If you or your parish group would like to volunteer for the
Clothing drive effort, please contact Wally Newman at
630-815-9434 or [email protected].
Council of Catholic Women
Ladies of St Pius X Catholic Community
Your parish Council of Catholic Women cordially invites you
to attend our annual Salad Supper on Wednesday,
September 21 in the Martha Room beginning at 6:30 pm.
Those ladies whose last name begins with the letters A-P are
asked to bring a salad, with the remaining ladies bringing a
dessert. We will be entertained by the Lilac Senior Chorus; it
should be an enjoyable evening. Please come and join us.
Questions – Carol at [email protected]
Stay tuned! Handbell Choir for adults and children coming
soon!
For information on any of these programs, please feel free to
email me at [email protected] or text/call at
630-385-5525.
www.stpiuslombard.org
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Fall Fest Volunteers Needed!
The Fall Fest Food Committee has been busy making plans for our Brat and Pig Roast on Sunday, September 18.
The meal will be served following the 10:30 am Polka Mass from approximately 12:00 – 2:30 pm. Lots of volunteers are
needed to make this event a success.
Adults or young adults (age 14+) are needed to serve the meal to
guests. First shift 11:30 am – 1:30 pm. Second shift 1:30 – 3:00 pm. We will also need help
from 3:00 – 5:00 pm cleaning up the Social Center and moving supplies back to parish office.
If you are able to assist, please contact Leanne Newman at [email protected] or
630-638-8509. Thank you for considering a role in this wonderful celebration of our
St. Pius X Community!
TIME
IS
RUNNING
OUT!!
The drawing for the
Chevy Equinox or $25,000
plus 5 cash prizes is on
September 18, 2016 at the Fall Fest!
Winners need not be present.
Tickets on sale after all Masses, on our
website (stpiuslombard.org), at the
St. Pius X Parish Office, and at the
St. Pius X School Office.
If 1200 tickets are not sold, the drawing will revert to a 50/50
drawing with a minimum top prize of $5,000 awarded.
www.stpiuslombard.org
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Support the People
That Support Us
We thank and recognize our generous sponsors and supporters.
This donor list will run through 9/25 in appreciation for their donations and support.
West Suburban Bank Service
711 S. Westmore Ave. Suite C
Lombard, IL 60148
630-652-2000
Michael A. Cerone, DDS LTD
845 S. Main St. Suite 303
Lombard, IL 60148
630-627-0899
Suburban Maintenance
Frank J. Birner
Lombard, IL 60148
630-932-8455
Steuerle Funeral Home, Ltd.
350 S. Ardmore Ave.
Villa Park, IL 60181
630-832-4161
Adored Salon
325 S. Main St.
Lombard, IL 60148
630-613-9500
The “Anonymous Angel”
Lombard, IL 60148
Wickstrom Chevrolet
555 E. Irving Park Road
Roselle, IL 60172
866-531-4739
Park West Restaurant
10 E. Roosevelt Rd.
Villa Park, IL 60181
630-530-4600
Dick Schroeder
05683 Luther Ave.
Lombard, IL 6014
A.G.A.D. Pest Control
122 W. St. Charles Rd. 1-B
Villa Park, IL 60181
630-834-2423
Heritage Cadillac
303 W. Roosevelt Rd.
Lombard, Il 60148
630-629-3300
Knollcrest Funeral Home
1500 S. Meyers Rd.
Lombard, IL 60148
630-932-1500
The PRI Group
600 Thomas Drive
Bensenville, IL 60106
708-492-1777
Viking Travel
700 Pasquinelli Dr.
Westmont, IL 60559
630-321-1664
Cakes by Carlos
316 S. Westmore Ave.
Lombard, IL 60148
630-613-9036
Pronto’s Restaurant
2260 Bloomingdale Rd.
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
630-980-7383
Dave Loftus
Commercial Snow Division
Villa Park, IL 60181
630-669-0196
Bob’s Discount Furniture
102 W. Roosevelt Rd.
Villa Park, IL 60181
331-979-1050
Home Plumbing & Heating
225 W. St. Charles Rd.
Villa Park, IL 60181
630-833-8146
Peter Breen
Lombard, IL 60148
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Brust Funeral Home
133 S. Main Street
Lombard, IL 60148
630-629-0094
Lilac Bakery
348 S. Main Street
Lombard, IL 60148
630-627-1310
Punch Barber Shop
491 Pennsylvania Avenue
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
630-469-0727—Fabio
Chris Nybo
Lombard, IL 60148
Boy Scout Troop 140
Parishioners
Dennis & Karin McNicholas
Virginia Jablonsky Family
George Czaplicki Family
Kevin & Laura Fitzpatrick
John & Patricia Tirio
John & Carol Corsini
Larry & Marylou Johnson
Wally & Leanne Newman
In Loving Memory of Dan Cerone
John & Cheryl Walsh
Pat Raymond
MINISTERIO HISPANO
Misa en Español
Sacerdote
Coordinadora de Ministerio Hispano
Director de Educación Religiosa
Sábado 7:00 pm
Firmo Mantovani, CS
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 9:00 am.—1:00 pm. Jueves 9:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.
Teléfono
630-627-4526 X203
Email
[email protected]
Servidores
Ministros de Eucaristía: Elizabeth M.,
Saturday
Veronica O., Abraham R., Gali R.
7:00 pm
Lectores: Silvana C., Lucy S., Francisco P.
9/17
Acólitos: Jennifer T., Mayra T., Victoria G.
LA TERNURA DE DIOS
1.- Dios es misericordioso. El Salmo Penitencial (nº 50) y el
Evangelio de la Misericordia (las tres Parábolas del capítulo 15
de Lucas) transmiten una feliz noticia: que Dios es
misericordioso y bueno con nosotros. En el fragmento del salmo
se expresan dos sentimientos: el reconocimiento de nuestro
pecado ante Dios y la seguridad de ser renovados por su Espíritu
en lo más íntimo de nuestro ser. El pecado es una infidelidad al
amor que Dios nos tiene, y no una mera infracción de un código
externo. El pecado nos separa de Dios, principio de vida. El
perdón que Dios nos regala es una nueva creación, una
renovación interior expresada mediante la imagen de "un corazón
nuevo". La purificación profunda que el salmista pide a Dios
produce la restauración de las relaciones con Dios. El pecador
arrepentido se siente perdonado por Dios y quiere que todos los
conozcan: "Señor, me abrirás los labios y mi boca proclamará tu
alabanza". Quiere que todo el mundo experimente la misericordia
de Dios y se hace pregonero de su amor. Dios acepta como única
ofrenda "un corazón quebrantado y humillado".
rasgos de la vida. El da vida a aquellos que, libremente, deciden
seguirle. Dios Padre nos da vida porque es Amor. Habitar en la
casa del Padre es gozar de la misericordia y el cariño de Dios. El
hijo menor representa al discípulo autosuficiente que se ha
alejado del camino. Lejos de la casa del padre no hay vida
verdadera, sino desgracia y muerte. Pero el discípulo decide
volver al buen camino y allí goza de la profundidad de la vida. El
Padre lo acoge de nuevo y, de alguna manera, vuelve a
engendrarlo. La acogida paternal y amistosa del Padre devuelve a
aquel hombre la certeza de sentirse querido y lo rehabilita como
persona. El hermano mayor es el paradigma del cristiano que
siempre se ha creído en el camino adecuado, pero le ha faltado lo
más importante: el amor que supone el encuentro personal con el
Dios que nos da vida. Había vivido en la misma casa del Padre,
ha pertenecido desde su bautismo a la Iglesia, quizá ha trabajado
duramente en defensa de su fe, pero no ha experimentado el gran
gozo del amor del Padre. Por eso pone dificultades a la
misericordia, no entiende a una Dios que perdona siempre sin
límites.
4.- El Padre es el auténtico protagonista de la Parábola.
Debería titularse: "Parábola del Padre Pródigo en amor", o
"Parábola del Padre que sale al encuentro y perdona". El Dios de
Jesucristo es el Dios de la vida. Cuando nos alejamos de El
nuestra vida se debilita. Cuanto más estemos lejos del fuego de su
amor, más frío tendremos. Nos sentimos solos y abandonados,
como la oveja perdida. Cuando nos cerramos a su amor, como el
hijo mayor, nos invade la rutina, la desesperación y el desamor.
Lo más significativo que nos enseña la parábola no es ni nuestra
huida ni nuestra cerrazón, lo más importante es la misericordia y
la ternura de Dios, que quiere que vivamos de verdad. Hemos de
darnos cuenta de que Dios nos lleva en la palma de la mano, solo
quiere nuestra autorrealización personal. Esta es la invitación que
el Padre nos hace, ¿la aceptamos?
5.- La actitud de Dios es la acogida, la comprensión y el perdón.
Es semejante a lo que me contó hace unos días un joven:
"Una mañana cuando me dirigía al trabajo en mi coche recién
estrenado fui golpeado levemente en el parachoques por otro
automóvil. Los dos vehículos se detuvieron y el chico que
conducía el otro coche bajó para ver los daños. Yo estaba
asustado, reconocía que la culpa había sido mía. Me daba terror
tener que contarle a mi padre lo que me había sucedido,
sabiendo que sólo hacía dos días que mi padre lo había
comprado. El otro chico se mostró muy comprensivo tras
intercambiar los datos relativos a las licencias y el número de
matrícula de ambos vehículos. Cuando abrí la guantera para
2.- Es Dios el auténtico protagonista de las tres parábolas. En sacar los documentos me encontré que con un sobre donde vi una
evangelio de Lucas se describen tres parábolas de la misericordia: nota de puño y letra de mi padre, que decía: "hijo, en caso de
la oveja perdida, la moneda perdida y el hijo pródigo. En los tres accidente, recuerda que a quien quiero es a ti, no al coche".
Yo pensé al escuchar este relato: si esto lo hacen los padres y los
relatos se repiten los binomios, perdido-encontrado y tristezaamigos, cuánto más Dios que es Padre misericordioso. Pensé
alegría. La lejanía de Dios es lo que produce la pérdida y su
además, que Dios nos da siempre una nueva oportunidad y
cercanía la posibilidad del encuentro. La tristeza por la soledad
comprendí qué entrañables eran las palabras que escribió San
experimentada lejos de Dios se transforma en alegría tras el
Agustín tras su conversión. "Ahora te amo a ti sólo, a ti sólo sigo
encuentro. Es Dios quien toma la iniciativa de buscar al
extraviado, simbolizado en la oveja perdida, la moneda o el hijo y busco, a ti sólo estoy dispuesto a servir, porque tú sólo
justamente señoreas. Manda y ordena, te ruego, lo que quieras,
pródigo. Es Dios el auténtico protagonista de las tres parábolas.
pero sana mis oídos para oír tu voz". Comprendí qué es la
auténtica conversión y lo que significa el amor misericordioso de
3. –La ternura de Dios. La intención de Lucas en la llamada
Dios.
"Parábola del Hijo Pródigo" es manifestar la ternura de un Dios
que nos invita a estar a su lado. Dios Padre refleja en su rostro los Por José María Martín OSA
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DEANERY AND COMMUNITY NEWS
2016 Senior Fair October 5
The Village of Lombard will be hosting its annual Senior Fair
on Wednesday, October 5 from 9:30 am to 1 pm at the
Lombard Community Building, 433 E. St. Charles Road. In
addition to hand outs on senior programs and services, free
blood pressure screenings, hearing screenings, flu shots, mobile
driver’s license facility, and local agencies, there will be free
refreshments and give-a-ways.
For more information, please visit:
villageoflombard.org/SeniorFair
Marriage Enrichment Ministry Event
WHAT: “10 Ways to Love Your Sweetheart”
Sponsored by: Marriage Enrichment Ministry
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7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
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1025 E. Madison Street, Lombard, IL 60148
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