- St Luke Parish

528 Lathrop Avenue • River Forest, Illinois • www.stlukeparish.org
As he blessed them he parted from them
and was taken up to heaven.
~ Luke 24:51
the empty tomb should have taught us
the way it would end
but forty days of random glimpses
trained us to look for him
and now there is no body
to give him location
to rejoice our eyes
to liven our spirits
unless what they say is true
not just pious metaphor
that he has chosen us to be another body
true flesh and blood
real presence
outrageous thought
too much to reckon with
we will have to think on it
we will have to wait and see
(staring at the sky)
E.M. Jeep
Ma y
8,
2016
•
As ce ns io n
of
O ur
Lord
MASS INTENTIONS
Monday, May 9
6:30 am † Curt White
8:00 am † Michael J. Dooley
Tuesday, May 10 - St. Damien de Veuster
6:30 am † Lukas M. Madden
8:00 am † Jim Butler
Wednesday, May 11
6:30 am † Suzanne Hanley
8:00 am † Helen Coleman
Thursday, May 12 - Ss. Nereus and Achilleus; St. Pancras
6:30 am † Manny Pestana
8:00 am † Bob Barder
Friday, May 13 - Our Lady of Fatima
6:30 am † Lukas M. Madden
8:00 am † The Williams, Karasis, Kurr Families
Saturday, May 14 - St. Matthias
8:00 am † John Lattner
3:00 pm
Jonathan Pasky/Marissa Piazza Wedding
5:00 pm † Joseph Romano
Sunday, May 15
7:30 am † Loretta Szmyd
9:00 am † Mary Ann Haar
10:30 am † The Crowley and Cusack Families
12:00 pm The People of St. Luke Parish
MINISTERS OF THE LITURGY
Monday-Friday, May 9-13
8:00 am Servers
S Leavy, M Leavy
Saturday, May 14
5:00 pm Servers T Cullerton, M Jacobs, J Gleason
Lectors Laura Hogan, Gene Lawrence
Euch Min J Bresnahan, S Hopkinson, C Madden,
E Maloney, J Megall, P Romano, R Romano
Sunday, May 15
7:30 am Servers
Lectors
Euch Min
9:00 am Servers
Lectors
Euch Min
B Greenberg, A Halloran, L Leonardi
John Lynch, Terry Roche
B Halloran, P Muldoon, S Scelfo
J McAllister, R Planek, P Hicks
Linda Binder, Tamara Hicks
LM Froelich, M Martinez, J Meek, H Slowik,
J Slowik, A Valenti, D Valenti
10:30 am Servers M Brennan, J Talluto, A Delatorre
Lectors Ciara Hopkinson, Noel Moore
Euch Min P Brennan, S Brennan, C Doyle, E Doyle,
S Doyle, D Hopkinson, M Moore
12:00 pm Servers S Goslin, S Leavy, M Leavy
Lectors Katie Iammartino, Ann O’Connell
Euch Min J Courtney, L Goslin, M Goslin, B Huerta,
V Perera
Cover Art: “The Ascension” is an 1801 painting by
Benjamin West, a native of Pennsylvania who moved to
England when he was 25. He became renowned as the
“America’s Raphael.” The painting is now in the Denver Art
Museum and is used here via Wikimedia Commons.
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WELCOME TO ST. LUKE • River Forest, IL 60305-1835
FROM THE PASTOR
As we move toward the finale of the
Easter Season of 50 days with
Pentecost next Sunday, we have so
much to celebrate. Today, as people of
faith, we celebrate the Solemnity of the
Ascension of the Lord, just as the disciples did, not with
a spirit of sadness, but remembering Jesus’ words to us,
“unless I ascend to the Father, I cannot send the Spirit,
the Advocate.” This is the promise of the Risen Lord: to
always be with His Church, with his Holy Spirit, and so
we hold onto this with a holy mindfulness.
We also celebrate and honor the Blessed Virgin Mary
during this month of May. We understand that she is our
spiritual mother, even as we, on this Mother’s Day,
remember our earthly mothers. If our mothers are no
longer with us, let us offer heartfelt prayers of
thankfulness for having had them in our lives and for
having been loved by them. After all, they cooperated
with God’s plan to bring us into the world and to
educate us in the faith: teaching us our first prayers and
about our loving God.
Speaking of education, I refer you to the letter of our
Archbishop and other material in this bulletin for you to
read carefully. This is important! It concerns the To Teach
Who Christ Is Campaign that is going on now throughout
the entire Archdiocese and affects every parish. To
make it somewhat more manageable, it has been
broken up into several waves – ours being Wave 6.
As you will discover in your reading, this campaign is
one primarily for Education and how we teach others
about the Lord. It concerns all the efforts going on in our
schools and religious education programs, and how the
teachers of the faith themselves are formed and
catechized. In these most challenging of times in which
we live, it is essential that the faith is transmitted to
young and old alike with a consistency that is rooted in
our identity as Catholics. That identity is focused on
teaching 1) Christ, 2) Gospel values, 3) the Eucharist, and
4) Ongoing Discipleship (i.e., how we continue to learn
and experience the mystery of God in our lives from
birth until our last breath).
If we exclude any of these or concentrate too heavily
on one, we risk weakening the identity which is so
essential to the unity of the Church. Then again, you
might ask, “If we are perfectly centered in Christ in all
ways, how can we not automatically be people of the
Eucharist or Gospel values?” An excellent question …
for your pondering and meditation.
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!
~Fr. Szmyd
To all our dear mothers,
adoptive mothers,
expectant mothers,
grandmothers, godmothers,
and mothers-in-law,
we extend our Best Wishes
for a Very Happy Mother’s Day!
May you receive much love and appreciation
from those for whom you do so much. And please
know that you are a great blessing to our entire
St. Luke community.
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St. Luke
Church
April 30th
May 1st 2016
MAY 8, 2016 • Ascension of Our Lord
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Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
On the day my appointment by Pope Francis as the Archbishop of Chicago was announced, Cardinal
George noted that transitions in leadership always have the benefit of bringing a fresh set of eyes. I can
tell you that my eyes have remained wide open with delight as I have seen firsthand the unique qualities of
the lay men and women, priests and religious of this great local Church. There is an unparalleled strength
and vigor in Chicago’s Catholic community, which has historically been recognized far and wide, to the
point that many dioceses in our country have been blessed by the deep faith and dedication of people from
here.
All of this makes me quite honored to be your archbishop and to take up the task of leading an important
effort begun by Cardinal George, namely, the To Teach Who Christ Is capital campaign.
The Cardinal shared with me the needs which the campaign will address and why the very ambitious goal
of $350 million has been set. A majority of the funds raised will be returned to parishes for their unique
needs. Building strong parishes is essential to current and future generations of Catholics, and $150
million will directly benefit the needs, and reward the efforts, of our parishes. Also vital is ensuring
Catholic education is always available to families in need. A second $150 million is being directed to the
newly established Catholic Education Scholarship Trust to ensure scholarship awards are available to our
children, our grandchildren, and even their children! This endowed fund truly helps guarantee excellence
in Catholic education in perpetuity. How exciting it is to see faith formation being taken to a new,
innovative level, and support given to catechists, as well as facility and life safety issues being addressed
at our most vulnerable churches and properties.
My simple request to you is to join the thousands of Catholics across the Archdiocese who have already
pledged a gift to the campaign. By coming together to support the needs of today and tomorrow we not
only will benefit from our partnership with one another, but also be true to the rich heritage of our
ancestors who built our churches and schools and established educational and social programs that have
enriched all of our lives. We can have that same kind of impact on the Church for years to come, ever
faithful to our call To Teach Who Christ Is.
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To Teach Who Christ Is seeks to provide $350 million for
local parish communities and shared ministries of the
Church. Each parish in the Archdiocese of Chicago will
participate in the campaign with a combined goal of $250
million. In addition, the Archbishop of Chicago will work
to raise an additional $100 million through a major gift
effort. Gifts to the To Teach Who Christ Is campaign will
benefit six elements vital to securing the future of the
Archdiocese of Chicago.
$150 million for Parishes
A vibrant parish life is central to fulfilling the mission of
the Church. To Teach Who Christ Is will help strengthen
and sustain parishes throughout the Archdiocese of
Chicago. Funds will remain at parishes to ensure our faith
communities are economically stable and can continue to
bear hope through their presence, sacramental life, and
ministries.
Each parish has been assigned a campaign target — a goal
that is 130% of their total annual offertory giving,
including Christmas and Easter collections. Parishes will
keep 60% of all funds they raise for needs they identify,
and will share the remaining 40% with other parishes and
ministries for the benefit of Catholics throughout the
Archdiocese. Parishes exceeding their goals will receive
100% of funds collected above their target.
Parishes are best able to identify the needs of their
communities, and will have sole discretion on the direction
of the funds they raise. Local priorities to date include
building expansion, repairing facilities, reducing debt,
establishing parish endowments, and expanding ministries.
Parish campaigns are being conducted in a series of waves
through 2016. To support parish efforts, the Archdiocese
is paying for all campaign fees and expenses.
$150 million for Scholarships
The Archdiocese of Chicago’s Catholic schools have
educated and formed generations of Catholic children in
our faith. Today, more than 82,000 students attend 240
Catholic schools across the city of Chicago, and in Cook
and Lake counties. To ensure generations to come may
also receive the benefit of a Catholic education, $150
million in campaign funds is being directed to the Catholic
Education Scholarship Trust.
The Catholic Education Scholarship Trust is an
independent trust, for which Northern Trust serves as the
directed trustee. This endowment fund is invested to create
spendable income as well as to achieve long-term
appreciation of capital. Scholarship awards will be made
to qualified students as income is available.
To Teach Who Christ Is has also funded a pilot scholarship
initiative, the Caritas Scholars Program, which has already
provided scholarships to more than 2,000 children. These
scholarship awards are not only helping to eliminate the
financial barrier that often stands between families and a
Catholic education, they are being given to children and
their families, not to schools. Caritas scholarships follow
children to whatever Catholic school they choose to
attend, a measure of flexibility that will further help
sustain the Catholic school system.
$10 million for Religious Education — Catechesis
Religious education is a ministry for which we are all
responsible. More than 96,000 elementary and secondary
school children are enrolled in religious education
programs in parishes throughout Cook and Lake counties.
In addition, parishes provide religious education to teens
through youth ministry as well as to adults, including
those seeking to enrich their journey with Christ or join
our faith through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults.
Ensuring religious education remains a high priority
requires educated and trained catechetical leaders to teach
the Word and parish programs that evolve along with the
communities they serve. To Teach Who Christ Is will
provide $10 million for formation programs leading to
Archdiocesan certification of religious education
coordinators as well as youth ministers, and the ongoing
formation of certified religious education directors and
other certified catechetical leaders.
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Beginning with parents and extending to all
members of our community, the call to make
known the love of Christ and His holy Church
$2 million for Religious Education — Innovation
Religious education — teaching who Christ is — is an
integral part of our Church’s mission. Those involved with
ministry in the Church today are keenly aware of the need
to effectively engage children, youth, young adults and
adults in the Catholic faith. Parishes throughout the United
States, including in the Archdiocese of Chicago, are now
creating innovative religious education programs based on
new models of child, youth, and adult learning.
To Teach Who Christ Is seeks to provide a minimum of
$2 million to identify, study and replicate the current best
approaches to religious education. The Archdiocesan
Department of Parish Life and Formation will engage a
group of parish leaders with a goal of examining strong
religious education and faith formation programs and then,
after measuring outcomes, replicating them for broader
use. Funds for innovation will support the enhancement
of religious education programs in parishes, as well as
professional development, staff and volunteer training,
and equipment.
$8 million for Academic Excellence
To Teach Who Christ Is will help enhance the academic
excellence of our Catholic schools through professional
development grants for teachers and principals and by
helping fund school reform efforts and technology
upgrades.
Lifelong learning is an integral element of the ethos of
Catholic schools. Providing teachers with the resources
they need to continually enhance their education and
empowering them to improve the student experience is the
goal of the Teacher Professional Development Fund.
To ensure good principals and Catholic educators with the
capacity for leadership become great principals, the
Principal Leadership Development Fund will award grants
for graduate school programs, continuing education, and
leadership development opportunities at colleges and
universities.
Changing demographics in Chicago, along with other
issues in the Church and society, have highlighted the
need to reform and revitalize our Catholic schools.
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To Teach Who Christ Is will allow the Archdiocesan
Office for Catholic Schools to respond to these changes by
empowering individual schools with school reform efforts.
Tools critical to creating effective 21st century learning
environments increase the effectiveness and competitiveness of schools and ensure teachers have the technology
to implement a diverse and integral curriculum. The
campaign will provide matching funds through the
School Technology Fund to provide technology grants to
our schools as well as resources for school system-wide
services.
$30 million for Critical Facility Issues
More than 2,800 individual structures — sacred spaces as
well as parish activity buildings, convents, rectories and
schools — can be found in Cook and Lake counties. Many
of these buildings have needs and issues beyond what
some parishes in distressed communities are able to
address given their financial circumstances. Addressing
these issues in a timely manner is often critical.
A full $30 million of the funds raised for To Teach Who
Christ Is will be designated for urgently needed repairs
in low-income parishes and to help them provide for
handicapped accessible services. In addition, a facilities
information management system will be created to track
projects across the Archdiocese and allow for a more
collaborative and economical approach to purchase
construction services.
An Invitation
Scripture tells us that Christian stewardship goes
beyond giving of our surplus. As stewards of Christ,
our gifts should be made from our substance. In this
spirit of Christian stewardship, we undertake this
extraordinary campaign and ask for your prayerful
consideration of a gift to support the parishes and
ministries of our local Church.
Together, we can teach who Christ is to the next
generation of Catholics, and ensure our parish remains
a strong and vibrant community of faith.
www.toteachwhochristis.org
WELCOME TO ST. LUKE • River Forest, IL 60305-1835
SCRIPTURE READINGS
All St. Luke parishioners are
invited to celebrate the 50th
anniversary of Sister Colleen
Nolan’s Profession of Vows next
Sunday, May 15. Sister Colleen,
who is a member of the Sinsinawa
Dominican congregation, has been
St. Luke’s Director of Religious
Education since 2011.
The celebration will start at the 9:00 Mass, followed
by a reception and light breakfast in Waldron Hall.
The deadline is tomorrow (Monday) for reservations
for anyone who will be attending the reception.
Please RSVP with the number of adults and children
by calling 708-771-8250 or send an email to
[email protected].
Our next parish Youth Mass is this coming Sunday,
May 15, at 5:00 pm in the church. Not only are all
parish teens invited, but their families, and anyone
looking for a more youthful and personal experience
of God at Mass on Pentecost Sunday.
Mass will be followed by food for the teens and fun
youth group activities, ending at 7:00 pm. Spread
the word!
All are invited to attend St. Luke School’s traditional
May Crowning prayer service honoring the Blessed
Mother this Friday, May 13,
starting at 9:15 am in church.
It will be hosted by our recent
class of Confirmandi and our
2nd grade students in their First
Communion outfits.
May is traditionally a month of special
devotion to Mary, especially the praying
of the rosary. Everyone is cordially
invited to join in this Marian devotion
in church every Monday through Saturday
immediately after the 8:00 am Mass.
For Masses the Week of May 8 -15
Sunday:
Acts 1:1-11/Ps 47:2-3, 6-9/Heb 9:24-28;
10:19-23 or Eph 1:17-23/Lk 24:46-53
Monday: Acts 19:1-8/Ps 68:2-7/Jn 16:29-33
Tuesday: Acts 20:17-27/Ps 68:10-11, 20-21/Jn 17:1-11a
Wednesday: Acts 20:28-38/Ps 68:29-30, 33-36/
Jn 17:11b-19
Thursday: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11/Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-11/
Jn 17:20-26
Friday:
Acts 25:13b-21/Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20/
Jn 21:15-19
Saturday: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26/Ps 113:1-8/Jn 15:9-17
Next Sunday: Acts 2:1-11/Ps 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34/Rom 8:8-17
or 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13/Jn 14:15-16, 23b-26
or Jn 20:19-23
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Margaret Creedon, Bill Darley, Fred Heiss,
Stephen Kehoe, Frank Kurr, John Lennon,
Paul S. Novak, Kelly Petersen, Geraldine Redmond,
Fr. Paul Reicher, Patti Sheehan, Tom Trankina,
Mary White, Michael Gerard White, Ann Marie Wojcik
AND FOR ALL OUR DECEASED.
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
“I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first
and the last, the beginning and the end.”
~Revelation 22:13
This is a reminder of how we should live our lives
24 hours a day, 7 days a week – putting God first
in all that we do. Not only when I am at Mass and
parish activities, but when I am in the world, at work,
or at school. Living gratefully and generously is a
lifestyle; it’s how I make all my decisions.
Our Weekly Offerings
From the weekend of May 1, 2016
Weekly Giving Goal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,000.00
Actual Weekly Giving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,131.00
2015-2016 Fiscal Year to Date (From 7/1/15)
Weekly Giving Goal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $645,000.00
Actual Weekly Giving . . . . . . . . . . . . . $600,382.00
Goal to Date for Year +/(-) . . . . . . . . . $ (44,618.00)
We are always very grateful for the sacrifices you
make to support the mission, goals, and ministry of
St. Luke Church. Thank you for your generosity!
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Helping people in need since
1917, Catholic Charities of the
Archdiocese of Chicago is one of the largest private,
not-for-profit social service agencies in the Midwest.
Annually we assist more than 1 million people in
Cook and Lake counties without regard to religious,
ethnic, or economic background.
How well do we use your gift?
We strive to be efficient: 92 cents of every dollar we
raise goes directly to our programs. Our 3,000-plus
well-trained and dedicated staffers partner with 243
parishes in Cook and Lake counties to bring services
into communities. Our mission is also aided by more
than 15,000 volunteers.
What do we do?
Catholic Charities fulfills the Church’s role in the
mission of charity by providing compassionate,
professional services that support individuals,
families, and communities. By providing food,
clothing, shelter, counseling, and other services to
those in need, we bring hope to the hopeless. Our
clients can access a network of services from food
pantries to mental health counseling, affordable
housing, senior services, and everything in between.
Our goal is to help each client become as selfsufficient as possible.
How do we do it?
Some of the ways Catholic Charities cared for the
poor last year:
 More than a quarter of a million people received
food, clothing, shelter, rent, and utility assistance at
our Emergency Assistance sites in Chicago, Cicero,
Des Plaines, Worth, South Holland, Waukegan,
and Summit.
 Nearly 70,000 people were served a warm meal
at our Evening Supper programs.
 More than 1,500 children ages six weeks to 12
years received early care and education at our
seven Child Development Centers.
To learn more, donate, or
volunteer, look for us online
at www.catholiccharities.net.
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WELCOME TO ST. LUKE • River Forest, IL 60305-1835
As the school year winds down for all of our St. Luke
families, it is important to think about your children
who will be receiving sacraments in 2016-2017.
The Archdiocese of Chicago requires children
preparing for the Sacraments of Reconciliation
and Communion to complete the 1st grade in a
Catholic school or a Religious Education program to
be eligible to receive these two sacraments in their
2nd grade year.
Likewise, there is a two-year process for children to be
confirmed in 8th grade. Seventh graders at St. Luke
School or in Religious Education must complete a year
of Mercy Experiences, which encourages them in their
service to others. This component, in most cases, is
completed in May or June of the 7th grade year. The
Confirmation Spiritual Year begins in 8th grade as
they prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation. All
parents are involved in this process and must attend
parent meetings which help with their faith formation
as they walk with their children receiving sacraments.
We also welcome families, who for whatever reason,
have not had their children baptized but want to
begin that process.
For more information, contact Sister Colleen Nolan,
Director of Religious Education and Coordinator of
Sacramental Preparation, at 708-771-5959 or
[email protected].
The Mass Intention Book for 2017
will open on Monday, May 23, this
year. To schedule Masses, please complete
the Mass Intention Request Form, which is available
in the racks near all the church doors. You can submit the
form with payment by mail, in the collection basket,
or through the mail slot in the front door of the rectory.
Requests for 2017 Masses will not be taken by phone.
All requests will be scheduled in the order
received. Five Masses per person will be accepted
initially. Remaining requests will be scheduled on a
rotating basis to allow everyone an opportunity to
get the dates of their choice.
Please Note: Mass Intentions for weekday Masses
through the end of 2016 are still available. Stop by the
rectory or call 708-771-8250 to arrange a time.
We had a fabulous day on April 27 at the
Garfield Park Conservatory, which is one of the
nation’s largest plant collections under glass.
Beautiful blooms surrounded us at every turn of
our very educational guided tour.
Both Prime Timers groups are meeting this week.
The Bridge Group will meet on Monday at noon
in the Hospitality House from Noon to 2:30.
The Amen Stitching Group will be meeting on
Wednesday from 11:30 am to 2:15 pm. Both
groups welcome new members.
Please mark your calendar
for our next event, which
will be on June 9.
We will be going to the
Chicago Historical Museum
in Lincoln Park. Keep
watching the bulletin for
further information.
The middle school students of St. Luke Parish School
have been reading Laudato Si’, Pope Francis’ second
encyclical. This led them to inquire about ways to help
Mother Earth. Some solutions were … to use metal,
not plastic flatware … to say grace before and after
meals … and not to use air-conditioning. And, if
possible … plant some trees.
Fortunately, with the help of the Village of River
Forest, that is what they accomplished on Earth Day!
The 8th graders picked a London planetree, which a
village crew planted outside the gym entrance. The
7th grade students chose a pear tree, which was
placed outside the main school doors. And the 6th
graders picked a pear tree, which is situated on the
parkway before the entrance to the parking lot.
Check them out! The community will be able to enjoy
these beauties for years to come. Good job, Bearcats!
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The St. Luke Athletic Committee congratulates the
following winners of the 500 Club drawing:
John and Patty Keefe
Thank you to all who have purchased memberships in
the Club, the proceeds of which go directly to fund
the school’s athletic programs.
Please remember the 59 immigrant detainees at
the McHenry County Jail and Kenosha Detention
Center who have asked for our prayers this week.
They are from Congo, Cuba, Guatemala, Guinea,
Honduras, Iran, Iraq, Mali, Mexico, Nicaragua,
Pakistan, Poland, and Somalia.
Pray that the outcomes will be positive for all of
the detainees and their families.
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Rev. John Szmyd, Pastor
jszmyd@ stlukeparish.org .................................. 435-8925
Rev. Steven Bauer, Associate Pastor
sbauer@ stlukeparish.org .................................. 435-8922
Rev. Leroy Wickowski (Retired)
lwickowski@ stlukeparish.org ........................... 435-8917
Rev. Mr. Jim Doyle
deacondoyle@ gmail.com ....................... 262-501-1042
Rev. Mr. Paul Faherty
pfaherty00@ aol.com ........................................ 771-5986
Rev. Mr. Terry Norton
reneeterrynorton@ gmail.com .......................... 771-6635
Rev. Mr. Bob Slobig
bobslobig@ comcast.net .................................... 771-6430
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528 Lathrop Avenue, River Forest 60305-1835
stlukeparish@ stlukeparish.org ......................... 771-8250
Sue Gamache, Office Manager
sgamache@ stlukeparish.org ............................ 435-8912
Glenn Wagner, Parish Business Manager
gwagner@ stlukeparish.org .............................. 435-8921
Sheila Price, Director of Stewardship & Development
sprice@ stlukeparish.org.................................... 435-8927
Arlene Michna, Music Director
amichna@ stlukeparish.org ............................... 435-8926
Bradley Collins, Communications Coordinator
bcollins@ stlukeparish.org ................................. 435-8910
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519 Ashland Avenue, River Forest 60305-1824
jschwarzbeck@ stlukeparish.org ...................... 366-8587
Maryanne Polega, Interim Principal
mpolega@ stlukeparish.org .............................. 366-8587
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519 Ashland Avenue, River Forest 60305-1824
religiouseducation@ stlukeparish.org ............. 771-5959
Sr. Colleen Nolan, O.P., Director
cnolan@ stlukeparish.org................................... 771-5959
www.sarahsinn.org
Mass Schedule
Saturday Vigil (anticipated) Mass 5:00 pm, and
Sunday 7:30, 9:00, and 10:30 am, and 12:00 noon
Weekdays: Monday-Friday, 6:30 & 8:00 am, Saturday 8:00 am
Confessions
The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation is offered after
6:30 and 8:00 am weekday Masses and by request.
Adoration and Benediction
Prayer before the Blessed Sacrament occurs every first Saturday
after the 8:00 am Mass and rosary.
Rectory Office Hours
Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
Interested in Learning More About the Catholic Faith?
Anyone wishing to complete their sacraments or learn more about
the Catholic faith may inquire about our adult faith formation
program (RCIA) by calling the rectory for more information.
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WELCOME TO ST. LUKE • River Forest, IL 60305-1835
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533 Ashland Avenue, River Forest
Sr. Mary Ann Mueninghoff, OP ............................... 771-5280
New Parishioners
Are always welcome to stop by the rectory to introduce themselves
and provide their registration information.
Communion Visits and Ministry of Care
A parish priest or Minister of Care will be happy to visit those who
are sick or homebound. Please call the rectory to make
arrangements.
Baptism
Baptisms take place on the first and third Sundays of each month.
Preparation meetings are held on the first Monday of every month
for the parents of children who will be baptized. Arrangements
can be made by calling the rectory.
Marriage
Couples wishing to be married should call the rectory to set up an
appointment with one of the parish priests at least six months in
advance of the desired wedding date.
Anointing of the Sick
Elderly parishioners, those in poor health or who are anticipating
surgery can call the rectory to arrange to receive the sacrament
of anointing.
VISITING ANGELS
708.524.2660
6109-11 W. North Avenue
Oak Park, IL 60302
www.visitingangels.com
708-395-7992
Owned & Operated by Jeff & Greg Hajduk
AMERICAN
COURIER SERVICE
Established 1976
One-Hour Emergency Service
JOHN MCDONALD, PRESIDENT
708-456-5800
www.americancourierservice.com
L. MARSHALL
847-724-5400
Attorney at Law
Established in 1911
Non-Medical In-Home Care for
Seniors and Disabled Adults.
ROOFING & SHEET METAL INC.
(Commercial and Residential)
2100 Lehigh Ave., Glenview, IL
Robert J. Slobig
Barnard’s Schwinn
NOTRE DAME FAMILY CENTER
REV. JAMES N. WATZKE, PH.D.
Depression - Anxiety - Stress - Diag. Eval.
Family, Marital, Individual Therapy
Separation - Divorce - Substance Abuse
ADHD/Psycholog. Assessmt. - Medicare
Se Habla Español
Since 1955
• Total Tree Care Service
• Call for a free estimate
708-771-8500
email: [email protected]
HIGH SCHOOL
KNOWLEDGE STRENGTH FAITH
7574 West Division, River Forest
www.trinityhs.org • 708.771.8383
33 N. Dearborn St., Ste. 1710 • Chicago, IL 60602
ELM FLOOR INC.
McNULTY PLASTERING
AND STUCCO
HARDWOOD FLOOR
MAINTENANCE
& INSTALLATION
312-372-9282 • Fax 312-372-7914
Email: [email protected]
Family Owned and Operated
for over 50 Years
708/386-2951
708-456-0371 www.mcnultyplaster.com
Experience the Northwoods
Summer water sports, Fall
Colors, Winter snowmobiling
3 bedroom modern cabin for
rent on Lake Minocqua, WI
Contact Bill Piper, Parishioner
708-771-3229
www.lmarshallroofing.com
1 S 376 Summit, Oak Bk. Ter. • (630) 691-1114
Established 1890
The Brown Cow
P. M. WALSH & CO.
Ice Cream Parlor
Realtors
Tagger O’Brien, Parish Member
7636 W. North Ave. (708) 456-6400
Serving delicious ice cream*
Homemade root beer* Sundaes*
Open Daily from 11am–11pm
708 366-7970
708-366-2810
[email protected]
7347 Madison St. Forest Park
Party Room - Open Bowl - Bumpers
Old Fashion Charm
Torshen, Slobig, Genden,
Dragutinovich & Axel, Ltd.
• Beautifully Appointed Guest Rooms & Suites
• Meeting/Banquet Facilities • Group Discounts
(708) 848-5000
1110 Pleasant St. • Oak Park, IL 60302
Circle Bowling Lanes
7244 Circle Ave
Forest Park
708-344-5000
Commerical/Residential
Waste Collection & Recycling Service
BLACKTOP PAVING
SEAL COATING
Since 1946
• Driveways • Parking Lots
McCarthy Brothers Co.
(708) 344-1300
mccarthypaving.com
Our Planet Automotive
Where your green
goes a long way.
708-383-0053
www.ourplanetauto.com
727 N. Harlem Avenue | Oak Park, Il
Ask about our referral program!
Contact Jeff Hansen to place an ad today!
[email protected] or (800) 950-9952 x2683
708-583-0002
708-583-0000
One Topping 14” Pizza
Only $12.99
7446 W North Ave • Elmwood Park
Italian Home
Cooking
Member FDIC • www.forestparkbank.com
Dan Watts, President
• Dine In & Delivery
• Full Bar
• Room Available for Parties
• Catering
7348 W. Madison St. 7331 W. Roosevelt Rd. 708-222-2800
Dan Reeg Plumbing
708-771-5711
Any kind of plumbing
job - small or large
www.reegplumbing.com
708-771-7476
7411 W. Madison St.
Forest Park
NUZZO SEWER & PLUMBING INC.
708-456-7300
Power Rodding
773-625-6280
All Sewer & Plumbing Repairs & Installation
Specializing in Flood Control • Correcting Low Water Pressure
Video Sewer & Locating Service
www.nuzzoplumbing.com Lic. 14636
For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.4lpi.com
St. Luke, River Forest, IL.
B 4C 01-0339
J. M. J.
Angie’s Pantry, Inc.
Weekly Meal Service & Catering
708-743-9114
In Loving Memory of the
Williams, Karasis,
& Kurr Families
Email:
Angie
Montroy
[email protected]
Blog Address:
www.angiespantry.com
See you in Heaven
Patrick Jacknow
BEARCAT ALUMNI & ST LUKE PARISHIONER
(708) 705-3375
7342 Madison Street • Forest Park
Lawn Sprinklers
Funeral Home
• ENGINEERING • INSTALLATION
• SERVICE
Family Owned and Operated
Charles M. Williams, Parishioner/Owner
203 South Marion Street - Oak Park 60302 • 708-383-3191
For Service Call:
708-366-5580
ROBERT E LEE & SONS CO.
$$
Concrete • Excavation
Demolition
$$
708-544-4148
LYNCH DENTAL CENTER
John P. Lynch, D.D.S. Frances E. Lynch, D.D.S.
Sheila E. Lynch, D.D.S. Karen V. Darley, D.D.S.
340 Lathrop Avenue
30 N. Michigan St
River Forest, Illinois 60305
Suite 225
708 366 6411
Chicago, Illinois 60602
We Welcome New Patients
312 263 3235
Antonette Consalvi CLU ChFC , Agent
®
®
Providing Insurance and Financial Services.
Dr. Rebecca Anderson
Protect Your Family. Prepare for Their Future.
(708) 771-3663
201 Des Plaines Avenue
Forest Park
610 S. Maple Ave.
Suite 5300
708-660-2350
7417 W North Avenue, River Forest
708 488 0410
www.oldschooltag.com
[email protected]
ED THE PLUMBER
ED THE CARPENTER
Best Work • Best Rate
Satisfaction Guaranteed As
We Do All Our Own Work
$$ Parishioner Discount $$
(708) 652-1444
www.soundcarehearing.com
WOODLAWN FUNERAL HOME
$50 Service
Coupon
7750 West Cermak Road - Forest Park - 708-442-8500
-Serving all Cemeteries - On-Site Crematory - Memorial DVD’s and Internet Memorials-
“It is our privilege and honor to serve Saint Luke Parish”
708-343-5472 • callriley.com
Weddings • Anniversary
Holiday Parties
Luncheons • Fashion Shows
Peter B. Kennedy - Funeral Director & Parishioner
www.woodlawnchicago.com
Yum Thai Restaurant
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338 Lathrop Av., River Forest, IL 60305
Ph: (708) 771-4880 Fax: (708) 771-4888
• Dog & Cat Grooming
• Boarding
• Day Care
• Dog Walking
• In Home Care
• Taxi Services
7370 West Grand Avenue
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
708-366-0430
www.petemporiumcare.com
7638 Madison St. Forest Park
708/453-3989
www.ElmcrestBanquets.com
7777 W. Lake St.
Invest in memories - You can’t lose
7375 West North Avenue
River Forest, Illinois 60305
708-771-5500
www.acorntrvl.com
www.gagliardorealty.com
(708) 771-8040
Contact Jeff Hansen to place an ad today!
[email protected] or (800) 950-9952 x2683
Serving your community since 1958.
Tom Poulos
Broker/Owner
Andy Gagliardo
Broker/Owner
www.kofc.org
PETERSON-BASSI CHAPELS
FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED
Serving St. Luke Families for 3 Generations
708-848-6661 • 773-637-4441
Residents of River Forest
Wedding Specialists
841 S. Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL 60304
Serving Breakfast & Lunch Daily 7am- 4pm
1 (708) 386-0072
www.petersonfuneralhome.com 7525 W Madison St. • Forest Park • 708 689-8607 www.Weddingsbywestgate.com 24 Hour Towing
For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.4lpi.com
St. Luke, River Forest, IL.
Forest Park
A 4C 01-0339