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we were homeward bound confused deflated
seeking safety and healing at the familiar hearth
where it had all begun
the vision painted by a prophet
of love made global
and power that could conquer the world
we were pretty naïve then
living on the surface
unaware of the resistance true love engenders
not guessing that his death
might interfere with dreams of peace
yet in our darkness light appeared
a stranger’s gentle conversation on the road
reshaped our vision
revealing depths in our ancient tradition
that we had missed entirely
his prayer over our humble bread
announced the presence of divine love
in the form of one we had seen entombed
we jumped from the table
as though rising from the dead
and flew back to Jerusalem
to show the others good news alive in us
who had seen our beloved leader revealed
as the Christ risen and present
in our lives and in our home
his love unchanged but made explicit
to tell them of faith and vision reborn
hopes reconstituted in newfound wisdom
such a message cannot be quietly pocketed
it must be shared in the heart of his community
as it is being done this year
in your hearing
E.M. Jeep
Ma y
4,
2014
•
Third
S unda y
of
Eas ter
Monday, May 5, 2014
6:30 am † Richard Keller
8:00 am † Sarina Conmy
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
6:30 am
8:00 am † Nancy McLinden Carr
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
6:30 am † Mary Connolly
8:00 am † Bob Barder
Thursday, May 8, 2014
6:30 am
The Blessed Sacrament Ministries
8:00 am † Jim Dierickx
Friday, May 9, 2014
Readings for the Week of May 4, 2014
Sunday:
Acts 2:14, 22-33/1 Pt 1:17-21/Lk 24:13-35
Monday:
Acts 6:8-15/Jn 6:22-29
Tuesday:
Acts 7:51–8:1a/Jn 6:30-35
Wednesday: Acts 8:1b-8/Jn 6:35-40
Thursday:
Acts 8:26-40/Jn 6:44-51
Friday:
Acts 9:1-20/Jn 6:52-59
Saturday:
Acts 9:31-42/Jn 6:60-69
Next Sunday: Acts 2:14a, 36-41/1 Pt 2:20b-25/Jn 10:1-10
©Liturgical Publications Inc
6:30 am
8:00 am † Michael J Dooley
Saturday, May 10, 2014
8:00 am † Maletta Moreno
Monday - Friday, May 5-9, 2014
Gerald Bennett, Margaret Boyer, Willard Boyer,
Tom Cusack, Stephen Kehoe, Frank Kurr,
John Lennon, Paul S. Novak, Joseph Organ,
Kelly Petersen, Tom Trankina, Michael Gerard White
8:00 am Mon-Fri: A Hendricks, W Hendricks
Saturday, May 10, 2014
5:00 - Mass Intention: † Jim Butler
Servers C Donlin, J Doss; Cross Bearer: M Peterson
Readers Yates Hafner, Tamara Hicks
Euch Min R Jandeska, C Madden, K Nelson, B Peterson,
H Peterson, M Shalloo, MB Smedinghoff
Sunday, May 11, 2014
Did not our hearts burn within us while
He talked to us on the road, while He
opened to us the scriptures? ~Luke 24:32
7:30 - Mass Intention: The People of St Luke Parish
Servers J Atkins, A Hendricks; Cross Bearer: B Graves
Readers Marianne O’Donoghue, Terry Roche
Euch Min K Nelson, J Sullivan, M Sullivan
9:00 - Mass Intention: † Suzanne C Hanley
Servers C Stephany, C Westerman; Cross Bearer: C Hanley
Readers Tony Graefe, CJ Kerstetter
Euch Min J Duszynski, LM Froelich, M Martinez, G Rara,
C Saunders, H Slowik, J Slowik
10:30 - Mass Intention: † Helen Coleman
Servers C Doyle, C Llapa Gonzalez; Cross Bearer: M Brennan
Readers Noel Moore, Doug Kurtenbach
Euch Min D Beacom, P Brennan, S Brennan, B Coleman,
M Coleman, M Moore, B Stumbris
12:00 - Mass Intention: † Williams, Karasis, Kurr Families
and Roy
Servers M Hopkinson, J Valenti; Cross Bearer: S Leavy
Readers Sheila Price, Gene Lawrence
Euch Min M Arenas, J Courtney, T Harnett, A Valenti, D Valenti
How often do we take the time to see what Jesus
wants from us? Are our prayers always petitions,
asking Jesus to do things for us? If so, that’s a onesided relationship. Living our faith means developing
a personal relationship with Jesus. So, just like any
friendship with another person, there is give and
take, each side listening to the other and helping
each other out. Take time in silence to listen to what
Jesus is saying to you.
Cover Art: “The Pilgrims of Emmaus on the Road” was created by
Easter Total To Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 67,235.00
Easter Goal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 80,000.00
French painter James Tissot between 1886 and 1894 and is now
owned by the Brooklyn Museum. (Used with permission through
Wikimedia Commons)
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WELCOME TO ST. LUKE • River Forest, IL 60305-1835
From the weekend of April 27, 2014
Weekly Giving Goal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,000.00
Actual Weekly Giving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 8, 713.00
2013-2014 Fiscal Year to Date (From 7-1-13)
Weekly Giving Goal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $656,000.00
Actual Weekly Giving . . . . . . . . . . . . . $608,492.00
Goal to Date for Year +/(-) . . . . . . . . . $ (47,508.00)
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!
MAY 4, 2014 • Third Sunday of Easter
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On Saturday, April 26, 2014, the St. Luke School Development Committee hosted an Alumni Event.
The celebration began with the 5:00 Mass that included remarks from alumnus and co-chair of the
Development Committee, Peter Kennedy ‘95. Peter welcomed the alums and reminded us all of the value
of a Catholic school education, especially during those formative years when a foundation of faith is built
for the child’s entire life.
The celebration continued in Waldron Hall, where alumni from the Classes of 1937 to 2003, along with
current parishioners and school parents, shared memories and caught up on their post-St. Luke years.
“This was a wonderful way for our alums to reminisce about their time at St. Luke, compare experiences
and make new friendships with fellow graduates,” commented Sheila Price, Director of Stewardship and
Development. “It was an honor to meet our alumni and learn of their accomplishments and continued
love for St. Luke School.”
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WELCOME TO ST. LUKE • River Forest, IL 60305-1835
Heart-felt thanks to all the parishioners who
responded generously to this year’s Archdiocesan
Annual Catholic Appeal. Here are the results to date:
2014 Parish Goal .......... $58,109
Amount Pledged ............. $75,135
Paid to Date .................... $53,800
Balance Due .................... $21,335
Fr. Ken has received a letter from Cardinal George
thanking us for our “recognition that the Annual
Catholic Appeal is a way to give to others and
transform the world and so be God’s presence. …
“Please share my gratitude with your parish
community,” the Cardinal said in his letter,
“and know that all the people of St. Luke are
remembered in my prayers each day as I count
on all of your prayers for me.”
Congratulations! And thank you.
At all the Masses next weekend we will have a
special blessing for all the mothers who are present.
At the 9:00 am Mass our Children’s Choir will sing.
This will be the last time the children sing before
summer break. Families with young children are
especially invited to worship each Sunday at the
9:00 am Mass.
1. We serve anyone in need regardless of their
race, ethnic background or religious affiliation.
2. We helped more than 1 million people last year
at our 157 programs at 162 sites in Cook and
Lake Counties.
3. Each week, we invite hundreds of hungry and
homeless men, women and children to have a
meal at our supper programs.
4. Four hundred eighty-five thousand nourishing
meals were served through senior nutrition
programs, and at our skilled and supportive
living facilities.
5. We provide care and education to over 1,000
children ages 6 weeks to 12 years at our nine
Child Development Centers.
6. We provide counseling and case management to
children, youth and families in schools, homes,
and other settings.
7. Every month, we provide food, clothing and
shelter to over 10,000 people with critical needs.
8. We provide over 1,500 affordable apartments
to elderly senior citizens on low, fixed incomes.
9. Each day, we have to raise $700,000 to keep
our programs serving all of our clients.
10. Ninety-two cents of each dollar we raise goes
directly to help people in need.
Please use the special envelope you received and
make a generous donation to the Annual Catholic
Charities Appeal next weekend. Thank you.
Sixty-four children from the parish will receive their
First Eucharist on Saturday, May 17, at the 5:00 pm
Mass and on Sunday, May 18,
at the 9:00 and 10:30 am and
12 noon Mass.
There is a meeting today (May 4) at 1:00 pm in
Waldron Hall for all volunteers and students
participating in the Summer Service Trips. Please
bring any remaining paperwork and final payments
to this meeting. See you there!
~Patti Muldoon, Trip Coordinator
We would love to have you
come and celebrate this beautiful
day. Please keep these children
and families in your prayers.
MAY 4, 2014 • Third Sunday of Easter
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Fr. Ken and the PPC are undertaking the process of selecting new PPC members to begin serving
three-year terms starting this June, and want to explain the selection process to all parishioners.
The PPC: Our 12-member Parish Council is designed to advise and counsel the pastor on matters
related to the pastoral life at St. Luke, and to work to improve pastoral life at St. Luke.
Two major foci during the next three years will be initiatives to
increase parish vitality and welcome new parishioners. Prospective
PPC members should be willing and able to learn more about these
issues and to commit themselves to a significant role in addressing
them.
Three council members fill the positions of Chair, Vice Chair and
Secretary – positions that each last for one year. And, two council
members represent St. Luke at our Deanery IV-B. (The deanery is
a collection of nearby parishes that is the interface between the
Cardinal and Archdiocesan parishes.)
The PPC meets once a month from September through June. PPC
meetings are held on Monday nights in Waldron Hall and last for
approximately 90 minutes.
The Selection Process: PPC members are not elected. Rather, they are selected by a process that is
designed to be open to the entire parish, and to result in selecting those parishioners who are in the
best position to serve on this council at this time. Traditionally, parishioners who have been active in one
or more committees, ministries, groups or volunteer positions within our parish community decide to take
the “next step” and indicate their interest in serving on the Parish Council.
The process begins with this announcement. Next, there will be a general information meeting
in Waldron Hall on Monday, May 19, at 7:00 pm. Departing and returning PPC members will be
there with Fr. Ken, to explain what the PPC does, how it operates, and the rewards and challenges
of serving on our Parish Council. A significant amount of time is set aside to answer questions.
Following the May 19 informational meeting, interested parishioners will be invited to a gathering
designed to prayerfully discern those new members who will join the PPC in June.
We hope you can make it on May 19. If you are interested in being considered to serve on the
council but cannot make this meeting, then please contact any member of the Parish Council or Fr. Ken,
and arrangements will be made to fill you in on what you missed, and answer your questions.
Fr. Kenneth J. Fischer
[email protected]
Linda Binder
771-5005
[email protected]
Ben Keith
Max Brown
771-6886
[email protected]
C.J. Kerstetter
[email protected]
Bill Mear
Jim Doyle
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771-8250
262-501-1042
312-203-2502 [email protected]
488-9881 [email protected]
773-414-4160 [email protected]
Laura Gancer
488-9233
[email protected]
Patti Muldoon
Doug Hoey
689-0079
[email protected]
Joe Willoughby 773-992-7723 [email protected]
WELCOME TO ST. LUKE • River Forest, IL 60305-1835
771-5456 [email protected]
St. Luke students really care
about saving the Earth! During
the week of April 20-26, the
students were given many
opportunities to show what this
planet means to them.
On Earth Day (April 22),
the whole school attended a
prayer service celebrating
God’s wonderful creation.
Students also participated in activities all week that
help take care of our planet. These included recycling
old gym shoes, walking,
riding their bikes to school,
carpooling, bringing a
zero garbage lunch, and
creating a poster about
giving back to the Earth.
All participants received a
raffle ticket, and one lucky
student will be the winner of a new bicycle!
The lesson for everyone is to remember that every
day is Earth Day!
Mary
A Celebration Honoring
Our Blessed Mother
The St. Luke Women’s Club is hosting
a special “Pack the Pews”
Saturday, May 10
5:00 Mass
Then join us after Mass in Waldron Hall for
an evening devoted to our Blessed Mother.
ALL ARE WELCOME!
Dinner, special treats and
activities will be provided.
* BYOB *
Suggested Donation:
$20 per family / $5 seniors & singles
We are looking for volunteers
to bring fruit and desserts.
To RSVP or to volunteer to bring something,
please contact Katie Planek at
[email protected] or 708-848-6547.
MAY 4, 2014 • Third Sunday of Easter
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On Sunday, May 18, the Prime Timers will attend a
performance of “No Witness” at the Open Door
Theater in Oak Park. It is the story of Sam Giancana
and his rise to power leading to his assassination in
Oak Park. This is a new play with music written by
playwright Ted May. Tickets are $22 for seniors.
Please call Pat Corti at 771-2744 for further details.
The first meeting of the Prime Timers Stitching group
was a lot of fun. They will be meeting again in the
near future. New members are always welcome. Call
Betsy Maloney at 708-948-7176 for more information.
May is traditionally a month
of special devotion to Mary,
especially the praying of the
rosary. Each weekday, Monday
through Saturday, the rosary is
prayed in church immediately
after the 8:00 am Mass.
Everyone is cordially invited to join in this Marian
devotion during May.
Stop by the Catholic Relief Services booth at the
World Fair Trade Day event May 7-8 at Daley Plaza
and pick up a free canvas tote bag. CRS will have
an exhibit in Booth #13 illustrating the connection
between our faith and international Fair Trade
policies. Vendors will also be selling crafts, oil, coffee
and other Fair Trade products to help create a more
socially conscious world. Learn more about this and
other local activities at ChicagoFairTrade.org.
The St. Luke Athletic Committee congratulates the
following winners of the 500 Club drawing:
Paul & Sandy Brennan
Thank you to all who have purchased memberships in
the Club, the proceeds of which go directly to fund
the school’s athletic programs.
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WELCOME TO ST. LUKE • River Forest, IL 60305-1835
Rev. Kenneth J. Fischer, Pastor
[email protected]
Rev. Leroy A. Wickowski, (Retired)
[email protected]
Jim Doyle
[email protected]
Paul Faherty
[email protected]
Terry Norton
[email protected]
Bob Slobig
[email protected]
John O’Neill (Retired)
435-8915
435-8917
262-501-1042
771-5986
771-6635
771-6430
528 Lathrop Avenue, River Forest 60305-1835
[email protected]
771-8250
Sue Gamache, Office Manager
[email protected]
435-8912
519 Ashland Avenue, River Forest 60305-1824
[email protected]
366-8587
Therese M. Craig, Principal
[email protected]
366-8587
519 Ashland Avenue, River Forest 60305-1824
[email protected] 771-5959
Sr. Colleen Nolan, O.P., Director
[email protected]
771-5959
Music Director
Arlene Michna
[email protected]
Parish Business Manager
Glenn Wagner
[email protected]
Director of Stewardship & Development
Sheila Price
[email protected]
Communications Coordinator
Bradley Collins
[email protected]
Hospitality House (former Convent)
Sr. Mary Ann Mueninghoff, OP
435-8926
435-8921
435-8927
435-8910
771-5280
Weekend
Saturday:
5:00 pm
Sunday:
7:30, 9:00, 10:30 am and 12:00 noon
Weekdays
Monday- Friday 6:30 and 8:00 am
Saturday
8:00 am
Monday- Friday: After 6:30 & 8:00 am Masses
Saturday: After 8:00 am Mass, and by appointment