August 21, 2016 - Saint Andrew the Apostle

St. Andrew the Apostle
Catholic Community
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time - August 21, 2016
Strive to enter
through
the narrow gate,
for many, I tell you,
will attempt to enter
but will not be strong
enough.
Luke 13, 24
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Saturday
4:00 pm and 5:30 pm (English)
Sunday
7:30 am (English)
8:45 am En Español - Iglesia
9:00 am (English) - Hall
10:30 am (English) - Church
10:30 am (po Polsku) - Hall
12:00 noon (po Polsku) - Church
12:00 noon (English) - Hall
Weekdays
7:30 am (Monday - Friday)
8:00 am (Saturday)
7:15 pm (Polish) (Tue.)
Reconciliation
Saturdays
3:00 — 3:50 pm
Wednesdays 5:45 — 6:45 pm with Adoration
Seasonal Services and by appointment.
Website: www.andrewcc.org
PARISH OFFICES
530 Glen, Romeoville, IL 60446
(815) 886-4165, Fax (815) 886-6119
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
St. Andrew School
505 Kingston, Romeoville, IL 60446
(815) 886-5953, Fax (815) 293-2016
St. Andrew Faith Formation
505 Kingston, Romeoville, IL 60446
(815) 886-5962, Fax (815) 886-6624
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Mass Intentions
SATURDAY, August 20
8:00AM —Mary Grembla by Family
4:00 PM —Angela Dillarella by Family
5:30 PM —Sophie Majkrzak by Sonia Lozano
SUNDAY, August 21
Is 66:18-21; Ps 117:1, 2; Heb 12:5-7, 11-13; Lk 13:22-30
7:30 AM—(E-Ch) Parish Family
8:45 AM—(S-Ch) Denise Figueroa by Jesse & Vanessa Tagle
Domingo Sanchez by La Familia Oceguera
Simon Hernandez by La Familia Hernandez
Maria Martinez by Esposo Sr. Martinez
9:00 AM—(E-Hall) Frank Martensen by Deacon Jesse &
Mona Tagle
10:30 AM—(E-Ch) Ruth Rycketsky by Family
10:30 AM—(P-Hall) Stanislawa Gawrych by Sisters
12:00 PM—(P-Ch) Intentions of the Celebrant
12:00 PM—(E-Hall) Charles Angela by Gloria Walsh
MONDAY, August 22
7:30 AM—Conrad Roman by Bob & Marge Ruane
TUESDAY, August 23
7:30 AM—Richard Prokopec by Family
7:15 PM—(P-Ch) Intentions of the Celebrant
WEDNESDAY, August 24
7:00 AM—Valencia Lawlor by Dimatlig Family
8:00 AM—Stephen Woodcock by St. Andrew faculty &staff
THURSDAY, August 25
7:30 AM—James Kelly & Roseann Berndt by Jeannette Kelly
FRIDAY, August 26
7:30 AM—Ralph Schweihs by Family
7:00 PM—(P-Ch) Intentions of the Celebrant
THIS WEEK
Monday, August 22
Prayer Vigil Charismatic Group - 6:30pm - St. Mary Center(B)
AA (Spanish) - 7:00pm - St. Mary Center (F)
Tuesday, August 23
St. Vincent DePaul Mtg. - 7:00pm - Parish Office
Rosary - 7:00pm - Francis Room
RCIA - 7:00pm - Conference Room
Tuesday Mass (Polish) - 7:15pm - Church
AA (Spanish) - 7:00pm - St. Mary Center (F)
Wednesday, August 24
Adoration - 5:30pm to 7:00pm - Church
Charismatic Group (Jesus el la Roca) - 7:00pm - Church
Spanish Adult Choir - 7:00pm - Room 102
Spanish Ultreya - 7:00pm - St. Mary Center (F)
Voces Para Dios Rehearsal - 7:00pm Room 105
AA Meeting - 7:30pm - St. Mary Center (B)
Thursday, August 25
Spanish Bible Classes by Jose De Avila - 5:30pm - St. Mary
Center (F)
Friday, August 26
RCIA Bible Study - 7:00am - Parish Office
Our Lady of Czestochowa Mass (Polish) - 7:00pm - Church
Saturday, August 27
Confirmation Retreat - 8:00pm
Protecting God’s Children (Eng &Polish) - 9:00am - Church
Baptisms - Hispanic Min. - 11:30am - Church
Church Confirmation Retreat - 1:30pm to 4:00pm - Church
Sunday, August 28
RCIA - 10:30am - Conference Room
SATURDAY, August 27
8:00AM —Robert J. Sedlacek by Family
4:00 PM —Walter & Frances Kowalski by Joan Kowalski
5:30 PM —Sophie Majkrzak by Sonia Lozano
SUNDAY, August 28
Is 66:18-21; Ps 117:1, 2; Heb 12:5-7, 11-13; Lk 13:22-30
7:30 AM—Anthony Trobiani by Family
8:45 AM—(S-Ch) Doris Brandolino by Raul y
Minerva Vizcaino
Jose Luis Flores by Jose y Mina Flores
Jose Luis Tagle by Deacono Jesse y Mona Tagle
Domingo Sanchez by La Familia Oceguera
9:00 AM—(E-Ch) Parish Family
10:30 AM—(E-Ch) Charles Angela by Fran Mildice
12:00 PM—(P-Ch) Intentions of the Celebrant
12:00 PM—(E-Hall) Louise Ison by Lois Considine
Weekday Mass Schedule Change
Starting Wednesday, August 24, Wednesday morning
masses will resume at 7:00am and 8:00am.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
2 Thes 1:1-5, 11-12; Ps 96:1-5;
Mt 23:13-22
Tuesday:
2 Thes 2:1-3a, 14-17; Ps 96:10-13;
Mt 23:23-26
Wednesday: Rv 21:9b-14; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18;
Jn 1:45-51
Thursday: 1 Cor 1:1-9; Ps 145:2-7; Mt 24:42-51
Friday:
1 Cor 1:17-25; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 10-11;
Mt 25:1-13
Saturday: 1 Cor 1:26-31; Ps 33:12-13, 18-21;
Mt 25:14-30
Sunday:
Sir 3:17-18, 20, 28-29; Ps 68:4-7, 10-11;
Heb 12:18-19, 22-24a; Lk 14:1, 7-14
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Rev. Gregor Gorsic, Pastor
(815) 886-4165 ext. 317
My dear family of St. Andrew the Apostle!
In two weeks’ time, on September 4th, Pope Francis will declare at the Vatican Blessed Teresa of
Kolkata a saint. The date chosen for her canonization is the eve of the 19th anniversary of her death
and the date previously established at the Vatican for the conclusion of the Year of Mercy pilgrimage
of people like her who are engaged in works of mercy. When she served God and His people on earth,
she was such an inspiration to all of us of the spiritual and corporal works of mercy — and now from
heaven, she continues inspiring and setting an example for all of us in living out our own works of
mercy to which God calls us.
So what makes Mother Teresa a saint? Well, of the many facets to the life and brilliance of a saintly life, Mother
Teresa exhibited a profound respect for and uncompromising proclamation of the dignity of all human life, from the
unborn child to the most sick and helpless elderly person she encountered on the streets of Calcutta. Listen to her
powerful words full of TRUTH and LOVE for every person and child of God:
“America needs no words from me to see how your decision in Roe v. Wade has deformed a great
nation. The so-called right to abortion has pitted mothers against their children and women against
men. It has shown violence and discord at the heart of the most intimate human relationships. It has
aggravated the derogation of the father’s role in an increasingly fatherless society. It has portrayed the
greatest of gifts ~ a child ~ as a competitor, an intrusion, and an inconvenience. It has nominally
accorded mothers unfettered dominion over the independent lives of their physically dependent sons
and daughters. And in granting this unconscionable power, it has exposed many women to unjust and
selfish demands from their husbands or other sexual partners. Human rights are not a privilege
conferred by government. They are every human being’s entitlement by virtue of his humanity. The
right to life does not depend, and must not be declared to be contingent, on the pleasure of anyone else,
not even a parent or a sovereign.” (as quoted in the Wall Street Journal, 2/25/94).
She went on to proclaim that “abortion kills twice. It kills the body of the baby and it kills the conscience of the
mother. Abortion is profoundly anti-women. Three quarters of its victims are women: Half the babies and all the
mothers.” She went on to say, “We must not be surprised when we hear of murders, of killings, of wars, of hatred. If a
mother can kill her own child, what is left but for us to kill each other…. The greatest destroyer of love and peace is
abortion, which is war against the child. The mother doesn’t learn to love, but kills to solve her own problems. Any
country that accepts abortion is not teaching its people to love, but to use any violence to get what they want.”
In a letter to the Fourth World Conference on Women held in Beijing, China, 1995, Mother Teresa wrote: “That
special power of loving that belongs to a woman is seen most clearly when she becomes a mother. Motherhood is the gift
of God to women. How grateful we must be to God for this wonderful gift that brings such joy to the whole world,
women and men alike! Yet we can destroy this gift of motherhood, especially by the evil of abortion, but also by
thinking that other things like jobs or positions are more important than loving, than giving oneself to others. No job, no
plans, no possessions, no idea of ‘freedom’ can take the place of love. So anything that destroys God's gift of
motherhood destroys His most precious gift to women-- the ability to love as a woman.”
Mary brought forth Jesus from her lively faith and her offering of her body to be the way God would enter the
world. It is no exaggeration to say that Mother Teresa’s active life of charity, of living the works of mercy, of helping
“the poorest of the poor,” came from her love for Jesus — and here on earth, that love for Jesus is most concentrated in
the celebration and adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament, the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ.
Mother Teresa encouraged all of us in these beautiful words: “Like Mary, let us be full of zeal to go in haste
to give Jesus to others. She was full of grace when, at the annunciation, she received Jesus. Like her, we too
become full of grace every time we receive Holy Communion. It is the same Jesus whom she received and whom
we receive at Mass. As soon as she received Him she went with haste to give Him to John. For us also, as soon as
we receive Jesus in Holy Communion, let us go in haste to give Him to our sisters, to our poor, to the sick, to the
dying, to the lepers, to the unwanted, and the unloved. By this we make Jesus present in the world today.”
Mother Teresa’s simple service touched the hearts of millions of people of all faiths. In the darkness of her
struggles, the soon-to-be-Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta was a shining light of love and generosity and care for the
poor! May we love Jesus as deeply and with the same confidence and commitment, and share that love in works of
mercy, as she did, with all God’s children, born and preborn. Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta, pray for us!
In the loving Hearts of Jesus and Mary, Fr. Gregor
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The Society of St. Vincent DePaul
St. Andrew the Apostle Conference
…neighbor helping neighbor...
Our helpline 815-886-4165 ext. 304
All calls are confidential with callbacks within 24 hours.
In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells us to “strive to enter through the narrow gate.” Our call to follow Jesus demands that
we learn to live for the sake of others.
St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) HOME VISITS
A family/person in need calls St. Andrew's (815-886-4165, Ext. 304) for help. They outline their needs and our
Helpline Coordinator returns their call within 24 hrs. After conducting a brief telephone interview to ascertain if we
might be able to help, a two-member team arranges a home visit. During this visit the team gathers all necessary information to determine if we can give assistance. Our board reviews the information and the visiting team relays the
recommendation to the client. No cash or checks are ever given to persons we help. We make all payments. We
keep all information gathered kept confidential.
Want to learn about the Catholic
Church?
Do you know of anyone who would like to know
more about our beautiful
Catholic Faith?
Do you, or someone you know, desire to celebrate
the Sacraments of Baptism,
First Eucharist and Confirmation?
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
(RCIA) is a faith formation process for:
adult seekers, both unbaptized and
baptized Christians; baptized Catholics
who seek to complete their initiation
sacraments (Holy Communion and
Confirmation).
Parish Office Hours
As of Monday, August 15, the Parish office resumed
normal business hours. Office hours are listed
on the front cover.
Monday - Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm
I would like to have my house blessed.
Please contact me to make arrangements.
Name _________________________________
Address _______________________________
_______________________________________
Home Phone ____________________________
Work Phone ____________________________
Today’s Date___________________________
50/50 Raffle News
Only one more month is left on the current raffle tickets.
We will pull names in September.
Please watch your mail! We have mailed 2016-2017
50/50 Raffle Tickets to your home. If you need more
tickets call Sheryl at 815-886-4165 ext 416. Tickets are
also available at the parish office and at the gift shop.
Thank you for your continued support and
good luck to you all!
Lisa & Sheryl, co-chairs
SUNDAY COLLECTION
August 13 & 14
General Collection...................$14,087.24
Foundation for the Future........$1,026.00
Assumption...................................$768.00
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Make a Joyful Noise!
It’s time for choir!
Dzas na spiew!
Es tiempo par cantar!
If you enjoy singing and feel that you can make a fairly regular commitment to rehearsals and liturgies, please consider
joining St.Andrew’s many choirs. Reading music helps, but is not required. We learn music in a way that is easy for
everyone. Our groups are friendly, fun, spiritual, and we come together to share our talents and praise God! Check the
schedule below and come to our first rehearsal!
Once you come, you WILL be back!
CHOIR
DAY
BEGIN
MASS
Voces para Dios Hispanic Choir
children/adults (Room 105)
Wednesdays
8/31 7:00-8:30 PM
2nd & 3rd Sundays of the month 8:45 AM
Hispanic Adults
(Room 102)
Wednesdays.
8/31 7:00-8:30 PM
1st & 4th Sundays of the month 8:45 AM
English Adults
Ages 16 & older (Church)
Thursdays
9/8 7:00-9:00 PM
2 Masses per month and holidays
Polish Group
See the organist at 10:30 AM hall and 12:00 PM church Masses for details
English School Choir Grades.1-8 Tuesdays
St. Andrew students (Room 102)
9/8 2:45 PM
School Mass 8:00 AM Wednesdays
English Parish Choir
Member of St. Andrew’s Parish
able to read – age 16 (Church)
9/8 4:30-5:30 PM
2 Masses per month and holidays
Thursdays
Please pray on this wonderful ministry and
“Make a joyful noise to the Lord.” Psalm 100
New Altar Server Training
Second part of altar server training class
will be held on Thursday, August
25th 4:00-5:30 PM in church.
If you want more information, call
Sue at 815-886-4165 ext. 314.
Ministers of Care
If you would like to be a Minister of Care/Visitor of the
Sick, and bring the Holy Eucharist to our homebound,
come to a two day session on Saturday, September 10th
and September 17th, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. The training
will be held at the Carmelite Campus, St. Paul’s Hall,
8501 Bailey Rd. Darien, IL. Call Sue at ext. 314 to
register. You must attend both days. The next session
will be in January.
Resurrection Choir
Our Funeral Choir can always use additional voices. This group ministers at funerals held here at
St. Andrew. The funerals are normally at 10:00 AM. This is an ideal ministry for those who love to
sing, but cannot make a commitment to a regular weekly choir rehearsal. Most of the hymns are
from the blue Gather books and are songs that we know well. Members are notified a few days in
advance by phone. You can participate as often or as little as your schedule permits. If you are
interested in singing at funerals to minister to those who mourn, please contact Sue at 815-886-4165
ext. 314 or email at [email protected].
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Ramona Tagle
Coordinadora del Ministerio Hispano 815-886-4165 Ext. 305 [email protected]
Agosto 21, de 2016
Vigésimo primer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
NECESITAMOS UNA PEQUEÑA EPIFANÍA
La primera lectura de hoy, tomada del profeta Isaías, nos recuerda las lecturas de ese mismo profeta
que escuchamos cuando ya el tiempo de Navidad llegaba a su término con la celebración de la Epifanía del
Señor. En ese momento del año cristiano, el mensaje de las lecturas es básicamente el mismo de hoy: la gracia
redentora de Dios no conoce fronteras. Esta gracia es tan maravillosa, que nuestras regiones geográficas e instituciones humanas no la pueden contener. Cuando Dios revela esa gracia, su maravillosa grandeza atrae a personas de todas partes y de donde menos uno se espera; de lugares que a veces parecen
indeseables a los ojos de los que quisieran contener o controlar el poder salvador de
Dios. Y entonces, en un flujo y reflujo de la gloria divina, la buena nueva de la constancia, la misericordia, el amor y la fidelidad de Dios, que han atraído a una miríada de
personas hacia Dios, llegará con su mensaje a todas las naciones y a todas las personas,
tal como se canta en el Salmo de hoy.
PERO . . . ¿AHORA MISMO?
El fin de los tiempos, tal como nos dice Jesús hoy, va a estar lleno de sorpresas. La sorpresa subyacente es que no hay manera de saber la hora precisa en que el ungido de Dios volverá en su gloria. A los que se
preguntaban ansiosamente el número de los que se han de salvar, Jesús les contesta, no con una cifra, sino con
una descripción de los que serán salvos: todos los que se hayan disciplinado en el Señor para poder entrar al
cielo por la puerta estrecha. Hay quienes presumen de “conocer a alguien” dentro del cielo, y por eso se pueden permitir una vida de maldad. Pero Jesús les dice que sus influencias no les valdrán de nada. El amo que
está a la puerta no les podrá conocer por el velo de pecados con que vienen cubiertos. Los que presumían de
que su “buena sangre” y la alianza que Dios había hecho con sus antepasados les garantizaría la entrada para
unirse a los patriarcas y profetas, sentirán que sus dientes rechinan y no se sentarán al banquete del reino.
Según Jesús, todos los que levantaron murallas y perpetuaron posiciones o rangos, verán destruidas las fronteras celestiales que imaginaron, y verán también que los mejores y más altos lugares se ofrecen a otros.
¿Quieres tener un puesto en la mesa del banquete? ¡Empieza a vivir de manera que los otros invitados te quieran tener a su lado!
Intención de Misa
+ Denise Figueroa,
+ Simón Hernández,

Domingo Sanchez
Sr. Maria Martinez
Sagrada Familia
Sr. Gilberto y Familia
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World Wide Marriage Encounter
Fall Banquet
Thursday, September 22, 2016,
Cocktails: 6:30pm, Dinner 7:30pm
The Silent Auction, Raffle, Dinner and Cocktails will
benefit David Daleiden’s legal defense and include a
discussion on recent and on-going developments from
the frontlines of the pro-life legal battles raging in San
Francisco, Los Angeles, Houston and all the way to the
halls of Congress. Located at The Carlisle, 435 E.
Butterfield Road, Lombard, Illinois. For tickets and
more information call 312-782-1680 or
ThomasMoreSociety.org/RSVP
(RSVP by August 31).
Hour of Prayer
The Joliet Franciscan Sisters invite you to join them for
an hour of prayer and reflection focusing on the theme
of Integrity of Heart. This evening prayers will take
place on Tuesday, August 23, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. at the
Joliet Franciscan Center, 1433 Essington Road in
Joliet. Everyone is welcome and there is no cost to
attend. Light refreshments will be served after the
prayer.
Council of Catholic Women News
Volunteers Needed
We are in need of 1-2 women to chair our Annual Fall
Bake Sale/Raffle/Craft Baskets. This year’s raffle is
November 12 & 13, 2016. If interested, please contact
a CCW Board Member.
Thank you
Sheryl, Lisa, Jean & Rita
St. Paul encourages us to “keep our eyes
fixed on Jesus”. When we focus on Jesus
and continue to develop a deeper
relationship with him we become
transformed. Let His love transform
your marriage. The next Worldwide
Marriage Encounter Weekends are
October 7-9, 2016 or December 9-11, 2016, both at
Elk Grove Village, IL. Early registration is highly
recommended. For reservations/information, call
Jim & Kris at 630-577-0778 or contact us through
http://wwme-chicagoland.org .
St. Paul nos anima a "mantener nuestros
ojos fijados en Jesús". Cuando nos
enfocamos en Jesús y continuar
desarrollando una relación más
profunda con él nos ser transformados.
Deje que su amor transforme su
matrimonio. La próxima semana de
encuentro de matrimonio en todo el mundo son agosto
19-21 y noviembre 4-6, 2016. Aprendan como Dios los
llama a vivir en su Sacramento de Matrimonio,
asistiendo a un Fin de Semana del Encuentro
Matrimonial Mundial. Para más información de los
Fines de Semana en español, si vive en los suburbios
o pertenece a la Diócesis de Joliet, comuníquese
con Javier y Gaby Vargas (630) 621-8984
[email protected], en el área de Chicago llamar
a Oscar y Luz Delgado (847) 826-9525,
[email protected], para los que vivan en el área del sur de
Chicago y el Noroeste de Indiana llamar a Juan y Elia
Zambrano (708) 825-4099 [email protected].
Se recomienda registrarse con anticipación ya que el
cupo es limitado.
Save The Date
September 11, 2016
8 a.m. to Noon
In the Mobiles
Our wonderful Knights of
Columbus will be serving up
a delicious pancake
breakfast!
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Ks. Michał Twarużek
Wikariusz Parafialny
(815) 886-4165 ext. 311
email: [email protected]
email: [email protected]
sprawy urzędowe po
wcześniejszym ustaleniu spotkania
Marta Wysocki
Koordynator Polskiego Duszpasterstwa
(815) 886-4165 ext. 307
email: [email protected]
Godziny pracy: Wtorki i Środy
od 8:30 a.m do 2:30 p.m.
XXI NIEDZIELA ZWYKŁA
Marta Wysocki
PIELGRZYMKA
SIERPIEŃ 13-14, 2016
Ks. Michał Twarużek
ROZKŁAD NA SIERPIEŃ I WRZESIEŃ
Sierpień 23- Msza Św. Wtorkowa o godzinie
7:15 wieczorem w kościele. Msza Święta
połączona z Nowenną do Matki Bożej
Częstochowskiej.
Sierpień 26 (Piątek)– Uroczystość Matki Bożej
Częstochowskiej.
Uroczysta msza święta w kościele o godzinie 7
wieczorem.
Grafik na Sierpień
______
10.30
12.00
Przypominamy że obraz M.B zabieramy i oddajemy na mszy
świętej o dwunastej.
SIERPIEŃ 28, 2016
MAGDALENA CHEN Z RODZINNĄ
WRZESIEŃ 4, 2016
ANDRZEJ & ANNA PIĄTEK
WRZESIEŃ 11, 2016
EWELINA & WIKTOR MAŁEK
WRZESIEŃ 18, 2016
KRYSTYNA & JAN SZYMAŃSKI
8.7
8.14
8.21
8.28
Lektor
Stanisław Ryndak
NIE MA MSZY
Stanisława Mniszak
Andrzej Gucwa
Szafarz I
Marek Rzeszotko
NIE MA MSZY
Stanisław Ryndak
Stanisław Ryndak
Lektor I
Anna Dziedzic
Kamil Tomaszek
Krystyna Kula
Lektor II
Mirosław Gaik
Ania Bzdyk
Krzysztof Tomaszek
Szafarz I
Grace Gacek
Maria Szarek
Maria Szarek
Krzysztof Zborowski
Eugeniusz Szarek
Eugeniusz Szarek
Szafarz II
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St. Andrew the Apostle Faith Formation
Note from the Faith Formation Office
“The future of humanity
passes by way of
the family”
Pope John Paul II
Faith Formation Registration will be taking place
until August 31st
Faith Formation begins the week of September 18
Office Hours:
Sunday,
August 21, 9:00am to 12:00pm
Monday, August 15, 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Tuesday, August 16, 2:00pm to 4:30pm
Wednesday, August 17, 4:30pm to 7:00pm
Thursday, August 18, 9:00am to 12:00pm
Please check Faith Formation door
for specific Office Hours dates
Mary Kerwin, Faith Formation Secretary
(815) 886-5962 extension 501
[email protected]
Elena Marquez, Coordinator of Faith Formation
Se Habla Español
(815) 886-5962 extension 503
[email protected]
Faith Formation is looking for Catechists!
Consider Volunteering
•
Twice a month for 2 hours
•
Share the love of Jesus and
teach Catechesis
•
Grow in the faith and
fellowship with the
Faith Formation Community
The Church
needs you.
Your enthusiasm.
Your Creativity and
the Joy that is so
characteristic of you.
- Pope Francis
Check out a Catechist testimony:
After 8 years of being in hiatus from teaching religious education classes, I finally decided to come back now that my
two children are older. I took on the role of teaching 7th and 8th graders in the fall of 2016 and I am amazed at how
quickly the year has gone by. On my last day of class I was presented a letter from a student who would come to my
class every Thursday. The letter touched my heart so much so that I have decided to continue to teach the following
school year. Although this student has told me that I have made a difference in their life, this student too has made a
difference in mine. Not only am I teaching these young minds about what it means to be a practicing Christian I too,
am learning with them. Returning to religious education has always been something I have desired and as I continue to
teach I continue to learn and grow with my students. I love that I have the ability to give back to my church community
who is like a second family to me. There is no doubt in my mind that each one of us has a special gift or talent that can
be shared. If learning more about God is something you desire you should consider becoming a catechist too. I promise
you will not regret getting to know Jesus and our students who attend. He lives through all of us!
“Sometimes even the smallest gestures can mean so much to someone’s soul.”
- Angela Venegas
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Remember these men and women in
your daily prayers . . .
Priests, Deacons, Seminarians and Women & Men
Religious of the Diocese of Joliet
August
14 Srs. M. Alexine Knotek, Jeremy Konrath,
Agnes Marie Kovacic, Margaret Krieger,
M. Judith Kurry, Karen Marie Lanigan,
Lorita Lawler, Suzanne Lesniewski OSF
15 Gregory Alberts (Seminarian)
16 Fr. Burke Masters (Vocation Director)
17 James Malik IV (Seminarian)
18 Srs. Colleen Loehmer, Theresa Diane Lopez,
Leomarie Luecke, Rita Mandella, Mary Lou Marchetti,
Joanne Marusa, Geraldine McGovern OSF
19 Kevin Helwig (Deacon Candidate)
20 Christian Padilla (Seminarian)
21 Dcns. Jesse Tagle, Terrence Taylor, Timothy Taylor,
Dennis Theriault, Thomas Thilgen, William Thomas,
Art Tiongson, Matthew Tretina, Robert True,
Joseph Urso
Prayers of the Parish
Michael Cavoto, HN James M. Chavez,
Matthew Domek, Christopher Durkovic,
James Dean Johnson, Jacob Kikta, Bill Nelson,
1st Lt. Alexander Nuxoll, Sgt. Kevin Parker,
Joshua Plucinski, Andrew Price, Mstr. Sgt. Jose Sanchez,
Kyle Tranchitello, Kurt Warkenthien, Humberto
Zermeño, and all our men and women in the military.
We are not alone. In this great
mercy work, we are not alone.
The Letter to the Hebrews (12:1-4)
declares we can run the race, we
can live the Christian life, we can
keep our eyes fixed on Jesus
because we are surrounded by so
great a cloud of witnesses. We are
not alone. We who eat and drink
Christ’s Blood and Body are
“conformed to his image on earth” in order to not only
look like him but also be like him.

Who is lonely, cut off, alone, and needs my
visit?

Who can I surround with my witness and
comfort?
DISCIPLINE
It is no accident that the words “disciple”
and “discipline” are nearly identical. Their
relationship in Christian faith and life,
however, has fallen somewhat out of favor in
the past generation, as certain prescribed
Church rules and regulations have been
reduced and relaxed. These rules were often
referred to as “disciplines.” We are mistaken,
however, to think that it no longer takes
discipline to follow Christ. The Letter to the
Hebrews assures us of that today.
Our discipline is more like that of an athlete
pursuing a victory or a personal best, or a
musician striving for a concert career or to
master a new piece of music. This discipline
comes from desire, not from regulations. It
was the desire to do the will of God that led
Jesus on the path to his cross. It is that same
desire he encourages in us today: to strive to
enter through the narrow gate, to find
ourselves in the kingdom with a surprising
assortment of people who are there not
because of mere observation of rules, but out
of a genuine desire to recline at the table of
the heavenly banquet.
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When: Saturday, September 17, 2016
DOORS OPEN at 5pm
FIRST GAME starts at 5:30PM
Where: St. Andrew the Apostle Hall
What: BINGO---50/50 Raffle---Snacks/
Drinks will be available for purchase
BONUS: Child Care available $5.00/Child
For more details contact the school:
815-886-5953 or Email: [email protected]
ALL ARE WELCOME!!!
SEE YOU THERE!!!
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August 21, 2016
St. Andrew the Apostle School -- Enroll for 2016-2017 School Year
St. Andrew School is Currently enrolling for the 2016-2017 School Year.
Benefits include:
• SAS offers full day preschool for 3 and 4 year olds and Kindergarten Students.
• School day hours 7:50 am until 2:30pm.
• Before care is available as early as 7 am ($5/ day) and after care until 6 pm ($10/day)
• Dedicated teachers and faculty
• Low student to teacher ratio
• Challenging courses within a nurturing environment
• State of the art technology availability
50 Chrome Books for 1:1 usage
4 Smart Boards for classroom usage
For a tour of our school or for additional information please call Carol
Albreski 815-226-5953 ext. 421 (voice mail messages are being returned).
First day of the new school year is in August 17, 2016.
Register Today!
Bingo Committee Members Needed
Once a month, the School
Advisory Council sponsors
a night of Bingo. We are
seeking at least 3 people to
join the "Bingo Committee"
to help organize and run
the monthly events.
Please contact Rosita Alvarez with any questions or if you
would like to be part of the committee.
Rosita's email address: [email protected].
Thank you!
UP COMING PTO EVENTS
August 25-VOR Crusin’ Night 5 p.m.-9 p.m. (Edward’s Square)
August 31- Club Choice Kick Off
September 5- NO SCHOOL
September 6- No Cook Night- Renee G.
September 7- PTO Meeting
September 14- Club Choice Orders Due
September 17- BINGO
September 18- VOR Founders Day Parade
September 19-IOWA Testing
Catholic High School Information Fair
Sunday, September 18
from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 Noon
Representatives from each of these outstanding area
Catholic High Schools will be here to share information
on their schools at our Annual Catholic High School
Information Fair. Prospective students and their families
can stop by the St. Mary Immaculate Gym anytime
Sunday morning to talk with the school staff and even
some current high school students. You can learn about
everything from academics and athletics to tuition and
uniforms. You can also hear about Shadow Days, Open
Houses, and other Campus Visit opportunities. Come
and get all your questions answered!
Fair is at: St Mary Immaculate Parish
15629 S. Rt. 59, Plainfield Il 60544
Schools Participating in the Fair include:
Aurora Central Catholic High School (Aurora)
Montini Catholic High School (Lombard)
Benet Academy (Lisle)
Nazareth Academy High School (LaGrange Park)
Joliet Catholic Academy (Joliet)
Providence Catholic High School (New Lenox)
Marmion Academy (Aurora)
Rosary High School (Aurora)
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August 21, 2016
A COMMUNITY OF WORD AND SACRAMENT
Please Pray For
SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION
Frances Ison, Rose Ison, Mildred Drdak, Barbara Linsner,
Violet Sinkula, Katie Churulo, Marie Lynch, Mary LaRue,
Alex Estrada, Aldona Murphy, Andrew Wisniewski,
Marcia Kizior, Pete Carrara, Gretchen Patez, Loretta Lenz,
Władysław Pazgan, Evelyn Metoyer, June Cygan, Kattarina
Moreno, Sandra Guerrero, Mia Dooley, Emily Rodriguez,
Sabina Sobolewski, Katrina Moreno, Anthony Ford,
Sylvestri Gomez, Jr., Pat Hill, Clara Hannan, Dave Paulsen,
William Marshall, Dolores Dellutri, Judy Stazak,
Gloria Ventresca, Susie Vollmacke, Tim Czajowski,
Julie Adams, Clare Nelson, Mary Wold, Phyllis Churulo,
John & Liz Severin, Randy Daily, Jayden Perrin,
Ardeth McLaughlin, Perry Manago, Christel Pelters,
Bob “Moose” Martin,
CATECHUMENATE
The Catechumenate is a community which gathers those
adults who have not been baptized, and seek deeper insight
into the Christian faith.
BAPTISM OF CHILDREN
We joyfully celebrate the baptism of children of Christian
households which are joined to our weekly worship, and
have active registration in our parish community for at least
3 months. After registration in the parish, please attend an
Evening of Awareness, if you have not attended a class in
the past two years, to register for Baptism and select a date.
Classes are presented on the first Wednesday of each month Look upon our brothers and sisters who are ill, in the
at 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Baptism is celebrated on the midst of illness and pain, may they be united with Christ,
third Sunday of the month at 1:30 p.m.
who heals both body and soul; may they know the
consolation promised to those who suffer and be fully
EUCHARIST AND CONFIRMATION
restored to wellness and wholeness. We ask this in the
Formation for those coming first to the table of the Lord name of Jesus the Lord. Amen.
as children is infused into the efforts of our school and Faith
Formation Office. Confirmation formation is a two year GRANT ETERNAL REST, LIGHT AND PEACE TO
process completed in eighth grade. Please call the Faith ALL FAITHFUL DEPARTED: Vane Finn, Margaret
Formation Office for more information.
Hebenstreit & Raymond Rembles.
SACRAMENTS OF COMMITMENT
Please call the parish office by Monday at (815) 886-4165
for the name of your loved one to be placed for 3 weeks
Marriage preparation is a six month process of prayer, on our short term prayer list. Also, please call the parish
reflection and study. Couples work with both the presider office, if you are hospitalized and would like a visit from
and a sponsor couple through this process. Please note that our hospital ministry team or homebound and in need of
this six month period of preparation is essential.
communion.
MARRIAGE
ORDERS
Those seeking assistance in discerning a call to ordained
ministry are encouraged to call the parish offices.
SACRAMENTS OF HEALING
RECONCILIATION
Reconciliation is available each Saturday afternoon,
3:00pm, Wednesday evening, 5:45-6:45pm, through
seasonal communal services, and by appointment.
ANOINTING
Anointing of the Sick is offered through seasonal
services, and always by request. If hospitalized, please
immediately seek anointing from the Catholic chaplain.
BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS
Submissions are usually due Fridays at noon, nine days
prior to publication. Send to [email protected]. Some
early deadlines apply during the holidays.
Hospital Visitation of Parishioners
Please remember that if you or any family
members find yourselves in a hospital, be
sure to let them know you are a parishioner at
St. Andrew’s — it doesn’t hurt to say it a few
times, either! Whenever we priests, deacons
or Eucharistic Ministers come to visit, we
check the hospital list of parishioners
printed under “St. Andrew.” But if you’re
not listed as a parishioner of St. Andrew, we
won’t know you’re even there! We do not
want to miss you! You can always call us,
too, at the office, ext. 301. Thank you. May
the Lord Jesus be with you all your days, to
love and be loved by Him, to honor and serve
Him, as He honors and serves us!
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August 21, 2016
St. Andrew the Apostle We Care Food Pantry
Parish Staff
The St. Andrew We Care Food Pantry is open every
Wednesday from 10:00 am. until 12:30 p.m. for any eligible
family in Romeoville in need of food assistance.
(815) 886-4165
Rev. Gregor Gorsic, Pastor, ext. 317
Rev. Michał Twaruzek, Associate Pastor, ext. 311
Rev. Jacob Kolawole, Priest in Residence, ext. 301
Darlene Searcy, Communications Secretary, ext. 301
Bernadette Sedlacek, Manna, ext. 303
Deacon Ron Searls, Business Manager, ext. 302
Marta Wysocki, Coordinator of Polish Ministry, ext. 307
Ramona Tagle, Coordinator of Hispanic Ministry, ext. 305
Sue Psenicka, Director of Music & Worship Coordinator, ext. 314
Barb Sanders, Contact for Adult Faith Formation, ext. 308
Russell McNab, Facility Manager, ext. 316
The requirements to receive food commodities from the Pantry
is that a valid State of Illinois Driver's License or State of
Illinois ID and a current utility bill with your Romeoville
address must be presented at the time of sign-in. Due to the
poor economy, loss of employment or housing, and if you are
currently residing with a Romeoville family, you may bring
your valid Illinois Driver’s License or State ID AND a current
utility bill from the Romeoville residents you are living with.
Some proof of residency must be established. This must be St Andrew School (815) 886-5953
Carol Albreski, Principal, ext. 421
brought to the Pantry each time you come for food assistance.
Jill Briceno, Secretary, ext. 420
The Pantry is located at 219 Arlington. For further
St. Andrew Faith Formation (815) 886-5962
information, please contact Jack or Pat Frazier at
Elena Marquez, Coordinator of Faith Formation, ext. 503
(815) 919-3233.
Deacons:
Deacon Jesse Tagle
Deacon Jerry Clark
Deacon Ricardo Marquez
Crisis Pregnancy
Deacon Herb Waldron
Deacon Felix Dominguez
Women’s Choice Services 1-888-4-HOPE-4-1
Deacon Rich Ford
Deacon Rigoberto Padilla
Birthright 1-800-550-4900
St. Vincent de Paul Society (815) 886-4165 ext. 304
Knights of Columbus (815) 651-4585
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Post Abortion Healing for Women & Men
1-866-99-4-GIVE (4483)
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815-838-5334
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