September 11, 2016 - St. Vincent Ferrer Church

September 11, 2016
Founded in 1931
Dominican Friars of the Central Province, U.S.A.
Twenty—fourth Sunday
in Ordinary Time (Year C)
1530 Jackson Ave. • River Forest, IL 60305 • www.svfparish.org
www.facebook.com/SVFParish/
“No day shall erase you from the memory of time” (Virgil).
Pope Francis at the 9/11 Memorial at Ground Zero in New York
on September 25, 2015.
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PARISH AND SCHOOL STAFF
Telephone:(708) 366-7090
Fax:(708) 366-7092 www.svfparish.org
Fr. Thomas McDermo OP, Pastor
Fr. Ma hew Strabala OP, Parochial Vicar
Fr. Michael DeTemple OP, Parochial Vicar
Jerome J. Trakszelis, Deacon
John Gaughan, Deacon
Mary Bodlak, Development Director
Camela Daley, Music Director
Chona Foellmer, School Secretary
Jean Finnegan, CPA, Business Manager
Kaitlin Hasenbeck-Meyer, Religious Ed.
Sr. Immaculata Nneji DDL, Parish Visitor
Mary Saldana, Secretary
Mary Sklenar, Administra ve Assistant
Dr. Charles Terry, School Principal
Mary Ann Trakszelis, Secretary
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September 11, 2016
From Fr. Matt Strabala, OP
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(Email addresses can be found at www.svfparish.org)
CHURCH:
7525 W. North Ave., River Forest, IL 60305
SCHOOL OFFICE:
1527 Lathrop Ave., River Forest, IL 60305
Tel (708) 771-5905 h p://www.svfschool.org/
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE:
1527 Lathrop Ave., River Forest, IL 60305 Tel (708)
366-7090 X118
PARISH OFFICES/PRIORY:
1530 Jackson Ave., River Forest, IL 60305 Tel (708)
366-7090, Fax (708) 366-7092
Office Hours: Sunday 9:00AM—1:00PM
Monday-Friday: 8:00AM-12:00PM —
12:30PM-7:30PM
Saturday: 9:00AM—1:00PM
MASSES:
Saturdays: 8:00 AM and 5:30 PM Vigil Mass
Sundays: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM and 5:30 PM
Mondays to Fridays: 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM noon
Civil holidays: Go to www.svfparish.org
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION:
Weekdays: 11:30 AM—11:50 AM
Saturday, 4:30 PM and by appointment
DOMINICANS IN RESIDENCE AT SVF PRIORY
Fr. Michael DeTemple, OP, Prior
Fr. Kevin Fane, OP
Fr. Michael Garcia, OP
Fr. Peter Hereley, OP
Fr. Richard LaPata, OP
Fr. Thomas McDermo , OP Fr. Jordan McGrath, OP
Fr. Nicholas Monco, OP
Fr. Jack O’Malley, OP
Fr. Richard Peddicord, OP Fr. Ma hew Strabala,OP
Fr. Dennis Woerter, OP
Anyone who knows me knows that I enjoy music
and that I enjoy singing. I’m occasionally asked why
I sing so much of the mass when I get the chance
and I’m also some mes asked why I don’t sing
more. There is a ra onale behind music in the
liturgy which operates on both general and a
personal levels.
First, music is an integral part of our worship. In other words, music
is not something “added onto” the mass. Many parts of the mass are
presumed to be sung and only recited as a secondary alterna ve. The
great amen is generally expected to be sung and the alleluia is
actually expected to be sung or omi ed en rely. The Book of Psalms
is essen ally the hymnal of the Jewish Temple and consequently the
responsorial Psalm is supposed to be sung whenever possible, though
on weekdays it may be recited. The Sanctus or “Holy, holy, holy” and
the Gloria by nature are hymns but can be recited. Other parts of the
mass like the Kyrie, the Our Father and even the creed may be sung
to add special solemnity to the liturgy.
This leads to a second point, something called “progressive
solemnity.” This means that singing more of the mass is considered to
make it more fes ve, more rousing and to indicate a higher level of
celebra on. This is why at masses during special seasons like Advent,
Christmas, Lent and Easter more of the mass will be sung and even
the opening and closing prayers of the mass and the preface before
the Eucharis c prayer may be chanted by the priest. The addi on of
more music is meant to add greater beauty, seriousness, drama and
intensity to our prayer during these special seasons.
This points to a third reason for singing at mass, whether we are
talking about hymns at the opening of mass, the offertory,
communion and at the close of mass or we are talking about the
prayers of the mass which are sung: music and singing can move our
hearts and souls in a way which simply reci ng texts cannot. The
mass is meant to be a foreshadowing of the eternal feast of Heaven
and the scriptural imagery of Heaven always depicts the saints and
angels singing praise to God, giving the fullest expression of praise
and devo on through the use of music. If the mass is a
foreshadowing of Heaven, it is quite fi ng that it be replete with
music.
Music is a way in which we can all give praise to God and join
together in an act of great beauty. Each voice, each instrument, is like
a thread of a different texture and color, woven together to create a
tapestry of unique design and beauty. Music at mass isn’t something
reserved for the professionals, it is something wri en and selected so
that the congrega on can join in and add the contribu on that only
they can make. Does everyone have a voice which would win on
American Idol? Of course not! But that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t
contribute what they have. The Psalms themselves tell us “Make a
joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; break forth into joyous song
and sing praises!” (Ps 98:4) It doesn’t say it has to be in perfect pitch.
Fr. Ma Strabala, OP
Associate Pastor
September 11, 2016
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MASS READINGS AND INTENTIONS
FOR THE WEEK
Monday, September 12th
1 Cor 11:17-26, 33; Ps 40:7-10, 17; Lk 7:1-10
7:00AM
+James W. Weging
12:00PM
+William Kempf
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Tuesday, September 13
1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a; Ps 100:1-5; Lk 7:11-17
7:00AM
+Edward Daley
12:00PM
+Carmella & Sam Palumbo
Wednesday, September 14th
Nm 21:4b-9; Ps 78:1bc-2, 34-38; Phil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17
7:00AM
Betsy Pollak
12:00PM
+Genevieve & Antony Laterza
Thursday, September 15th
1 Cor 15:1-11; Ps 118:1b-2, 16ab-17, 28; Jn 19:25-27 or Lk
7:36-50
7:00AM
+Mr. LaMan a
12:00PM
+William P. Connolly
Friday, September 16th
1 Cor 15:12-20; Ps 17:1bcd, 6-8b, 15; Lk 8:1-3
7:00AM
+Armand Andreoni
12:00PM
+Jennie Ponzio
Saturday, September 17th
1 Cor 15:35-37, 42-49; Ps 56:10c-14; Lk 8:4-15
8:00AM
+Pia & Agos no Un
5:30PM
+Ma eo Zaniolo
Sunday, September 18th
Am 8:4-7; Ps 113:1-2, 4-8; 1 Tm 2:1-8; Lk 16:1-13 [10-13]
7:30AM
People of the Parish
9:00AM
+Joseph Monahan
11:00AM
+Ray Casey & Deceased Members of the
Casey Family
5:30PM
+Eugene Smuda
COLLECTION FOR SEPTEMBER 4, 2016
Needed: $14,800
Actual: $ 13,527.43
Online dona ons can be made to St. Vincent Ferrer
Parish at www.givecentral.org
BAPTISMS:
Annabelle Rose DeBoer and Olivia Grace Madeck
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK:
Corrine Albergo, Gina Bacon, Mary Baynes, Gina Bra man,
James Budzban, Frank Cairo, Alexander Capraro, Alfred
Cardillo, Rica Conci, Sabrina Conforte, John Corcoran, Rose
Marie Cor le , John Dalicandro, Dorothy Elaine Dato,
Veronica DelaTorre, Antonella DiBiasio, Nora DeVito, Rose
Mary Fahey, Nico Felice, Christopher Garcia, Gemma
Gotauco, Josie Karr, Elaine & Richard Kallal, Evelyn Kelly,
Michael Reardon Kelly, Virginia Kielb, Stella Kowalczyk,
Renee Kunkel, Marcella LaSpina, John Lennon, Frances Livich,
Jeannine Malecki, Kris na Maria, Sam Mazzuca, Tiffany
McGraw, Vedasto Mendoza, Sco Miller, Eleanor Milionis
Constanza Misura, Kaylo Nanni, Tina Piscopo, Angela
Orlando, Ernest Raczkiewicz, Rosalie Rizzo, Holden Sepe,
Donata & Angelo Serritella, Nick Speziale, Mary Spinuzza,
Mary Spitzer, Bill Steber, John Summaria, Barbara Thome,
Leonard Trankina, Jacqueline Varani, Deacon Jerry Zych
May our prayers bring them strength, healing and peace.
Please call our Parish Office to add a loved one’s name to our
parish prayer list. Names are removed a er four weeks unless
the office is contacted.
WEDDING BANNS:
II Becca Madormo and Gary Li le
II Leila Alawad and Patrick Moesta
FOR THE REPOSE OF THE SOULS OF:
Sam Ciccio
Teresa Cairo
Margaret Trapani
Rudolph DeVito
PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE SERVING IN THE MILITARY
AND POLICE:
Senior Airman Armando Chavez (Air Force)
1st Lieutenant Daniel Armstrong (USMC)
Officer Robert Reeves
HOLY FATHER’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR SEPTEMBER:
Universal: Centrality of the Human Person
That each may contribute to the common good and to the
building of a society that places the human person at the
center.
Evangeliza on: That by par cipa ng in the Sacraments and
medita ng on Scripture, Chris ans may become more aware
of their mission to evangelize.
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Reflection on
Sunday’s Readings
September 11, 2016
The Lost Sheep, The Lost Coin, The Lost Son
First Reading (Ex 32:7-11.13-14). Moses
intercedes with God for the people because
they have fallen into idolatry.
Second Reading (1 Tim 1:12-17). In his
conversa on Paul is a witness to the fact that
Christ came into the world to save sinners.
Gospel (Lk 15:1-32). Through telling three
parables Jesus jus fies his concern for sinners.
The theme of all three readings is that of God’s
mercy towards sinners. In the First Reading we
see that the people had abandoned God and
fallen back into idolatry. God’s reac on seems
to portray him as an angry, jealous God, who
will resort to the most terrible punishments
when his law is disobeyed. But that’s not the
message of the story. The message is that God
pardons the sin of his people in response to the
prayer of Moses.
The fact that Jesus welcomed sinners
and ate with them was a cause of scandal to
the Pharisees. They, the ‘separated ones’,
avoided all contact with sinners. They assumed
that God has no dealing with sinners either. But
Jesus shows them a very different kind of God.
By means of these parables he jus fies his
concern for sinners. All three parables stress
God’s concern for the lost one, and his joy
when a lost one is found.
The parable of the Prodigal Son
occurred earlier this year (Fourth Sunday of
Lent), and is dealt with there. Here we might
concentrate on the other two.
The Second Reading also fits in with
the theme. Paul’s conversa on is proof of the
fact that Christ came into the world to save
sinners.
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Gymnast keeps
rosary close when
she competes
By Catholic News Service
RIO DE JANEIRO (CNS) -- U.S. Olympic gymnast and gold
medalist Simone Biles says when she travels, she
some mes takes with her a statue of St. Sebas an, the
patron saint of athletes, and she also carries a rosary her
mother gave her.
Biles, who won gold in the women's gymnas cs allaround compe on Aug. 11 and helped lead the U.S.
women to a team gold Aug. 9, made those comments to
Us Weekly.
"My mom, Nellie, got me a rosary at church. I don't
use it to pray before a compe on. I'll just pray normally
to myself, but I have it there in case," the 19-year-old
told the magazine in a July 8 interview.
Her remark about her patron saint was part of a list in
an Aug. 9 ar cle about Biles posted by the magazine
online with the headline, "25 Things You Don't Know
About Me."
Biles' hometown is Spring, Texas, which is in the
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. The London-based
Catholic Herald described her as "a Sunday Massgoer."
Other news accounts said that Sunday is the only day she
does not prac ce gymnas cs so she can go to church
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with her family at St. James Catholic Church in Spring.
According to several news reports, Biles was born in
Columbus, Ohio, to parents who were drug addicts. Her
father le and young Simone bounced back and forth
from her mother's house to foster homes. When she was
5 or 6, her grandparents, Ronald and Nellie Biles,
adopted her and her younger sister, Adria, and they
moved to Texas.
According to her bio on the Team USA website,
www.teamusa.org, Biles was homeschooled. Besides a
sister, she has two brothers, Ronald and Adam.
Her interest in gymnas cs took hold 13 years ago. "My
first experience with gymnas cs was when I was in
daycare. We took a field trip to a gym and I was hooked,"
she told Us Weekly.
But she added: "Gymnas cs is just one part of my life,
and I'm having as much fun with it as possible. At some
point, I'll have to go get a real job."
Her favorite rou ne is the floor, she said. Biles is
described as determined, disciplined and something of a
perfec onist.
"She's always been headstrong," her mom, a re red
nurse, told Texas Monthly magazine. "When she makes
up her mind, it's, like, oh my gosh -- the whole world
could be upset and she'd s ll do it. My other kids would
listen. Her, no. She makes her mind up and that's it."
Biles' approach to her sport has paid off. She is the
three- me world all-around champion, 2013-15; threeme world floor champion, 2013-15; two- me world
balance beam champion, 2014, 2015; and four- me U.S.
na onal all-around champion (2013-16). She was a
member of the gold medal-winning American teams at
the 2014 and 2015 World Ar s c Gymnas cs.
Biles is expected to take home the gold in individual
events s ll to come. She and her Rio teammates -- Laurie
Hernandez, Aly Raisman, Gabby Douglas and Madison
Kocian -- nicknamed themselves "The Final Five." Their
margin of victory for the gold in the team event was 8
points. Russia took home silver and China took bronze.
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The women of Chicago’s west side and the
near-west suburbs are invited to gather this
autumn at St. Catherine – St. Lucy Church
to listen, reflect, and pray.
“I’ve always known that if we had a chance to hear each
other’s stories, we’d grow closer to God.” Shelby Boblick
Join me as we hear from EVERYDAY HEROINES in our faith
communi es. Each week a featured woman will share her
faith journey and how she was led to the emphasis of her life
and ministry today.
Monday, Sept. 12
emphasis:
Monday, Sept. 19
emphasis:
Doris Brown (from St. Catherine
of Siena-St. Lucy
on being black & Catholic
Julie Richardson (from St. Mar n
de Porres)
an gun violence
Monday, Sept. 26
emphasis:
Celine Woznica (Ascension)
how being a lay missioner in
South America shaped her life
Monday, Oct. 3
emphasis:
Peggy Leddy (St. Edmunds)
domes c violence
Monday, Oct. 10
Maria del Socorro De Leon
(St. Leonards)
living with chronic illness
(7:30 pm. session ONLY)
emphasis:
Monday, Oct. 17
emphasis:
Mary Ziegler
(St. Giles Family Mass)
living with chronic illness
(1 p.m. session ONLY)
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St. Vincent Ferrer School Directory
We are looking for community and parish
adver sing sponsors for the 2016-17 Edi on
of the St. Vincent Ferrer School Directory.
The school directory is an important resource distributed to
200+ school families, SVF school and parish staff and the local
business community.
Anyone placing an ad in the directory will receive a
complimentary book.
Full page ads (8” x 5”)
$100
Half Page ads (4” x 5”)
$50
Quarter page ads (2” x 5”) $25
A fourth op on is to have your business, organiza on or
family name listed in the directory under the heading
“Congratula ons SVF School” for a cost of $18.
Send your check or money order payable to:
St. Vincent Ferrer School
A n: SVF Directory, 1515 N.
Lathrop, River Forest, IL 60305
Please write SVF School Directory in the memo
sec on of the check.
Please send your ad exactly how you want it to
appear in the Directory.
You may mail a hard copy with your check
to the address above,
or please email your ad to Lisa Gonsalves
at [email protected].
If you have any ques ons, please
call Lisa at (708) 373-8025.
The deadline for all ads is
September 26th
Shelby Boblick, pastoral associate of St. Catherine of Siena –
St. Lucy Church, will open each session, guide a Q & A series
with the guest presenter, and close the gathering.
It ma ers not at all if you miss a week or several weeks. You
are most welcome to join us when your schedule permits.
Drop-ins are encouraged! Bring friends.
We’ll offer duplicate sessions each Monday: one at 1 p.m.
and another at 7:30 p.m. Please join us at whichever me
suits your life.
We’ll meet in the St. Catherine- St. Lucy CHURCH located at
the southwest corner of Aus n Blvd. and Washington Ave.
in Oak Park, IL. Please enter through the doors on Aus n
Blvd. The Washington Ave. doors will not be unlocked.
The church is HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE.
Please join us! Ques ons or concerns…call Shelby Boblick
@ 630-240-2765
St. Vincent Ferrer has a Men’s Group
that meets monthly.
Mee ngs consist of socializing, a short talk,
discussion, prayer and pizza.
All men in the parish are invited.
The next mee ng will be on
Tuesday, September 13th at 7:30 PM in the Cabrini
Room (behind the church).
For more informa on, please contact the Pastor at
tmcdermo @svfparish.org.
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ITALIAN CATHOLIC FEDERATION BR. 358
Invites you to join us at our next
mee ng, Tuesday September 20th,
2016 at 6:30pm in the SVF Cabrini
Room.
All are welcome!!!
Italians & Non-Italians alike
Parishioners and Friends
Welcome Benvenu
September 11, 2016
Severe Mental Illness?
Faith and Fellowship is a ministry of
spiritual outreach for adults with severe
and persistent mental illness. This program
of small-group faith-sharing needs
volunteers to become part of their weekly
gatherings. Could this be you? Check it out
by coming to one of our Informa on/Orienta on mee ngs,
offering four mes: Monday, September 12th at 1:00 pm and
7:00 pm, and Thursday, September 15th at the same
mes. Loca on: St. Catherine-St. Lucy Catholic Church, 25
West Washington Blvd., Oak Park. Ques ons? Please contact
Connie Rakitan at [email protected]
or (708) 383-9276.
September 11, 2016
LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULE
September 17th and September 18th
Saturday, September 17th, 5:30 PM (Vigil Mass)
Lector:
Roger Mastalarz
EMC:
Anita Spina, Pat Champagne, Frank Giglio,
Augie Aleksy, Casey Czaja
Servers: Bianca Cortez, Kaylene Gohmann
Sacristan: Sylvia Zamora
Sunday, September 18th, 7:30 AM
Lector: Terry Shaker
EMC:
Mary Andreoni, Bill Andreoni, Veronica Zemuglys,
Ron Catanzaro, Rose Felipe, Pat Schwandt
Servers : Caelan Almagro, Ryan Perrino
Sacristan: Mario Dato
Sunday, September 18th, 9:00 AM
Lector:
Chuck Doherty
EMC:
Tim Trendel, Janet Homer, Anthony Barne , Anne
Barne , Pawel Nowak, Diane Dygert, Irene O’Hara
Servers: Sophia Trulis, Emilia Nowak, Kiera Collins
Sacristan: Dolores and Robert Boveri
Sunday, September 18th, 11:00 AM
Lector: Bob Sasse
EMC:
Alex Duran, Anna Marie Massey, Sean Toohey,
Jim Hardy, Jeanne Hardy, Jean Dugo, Myriam
Escobar
Servers: Anthony Saldana, Bella Saviozzi, Jamon Graham,
Ma Matuszelanski
Sacristan: Mike McDonald
Sunday, September 18th, 5:30 PM
Lector: Charlie Capps
EMC:
Sharmaine Tuason, Dean Mar ni, JoAnna Jaskiewicz,
James Bratager, Jim Farina
Servers: Sophia and Grace Miceli
Sacristan: Ken Yourek
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SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION
BAPTISMS:
Infant bap sms are celebrated on Sundays immediately a er the 11:00 AM Mass. A endance
at a bap smal prepara on class is required. For
more informa on go to: www.svfparish.org—
Sacraments—Bap sm.
FUNERALS:
Call the parish office at (708) 366-7090 x100. Also, look at
www.svfparish.orgSacramentsFuneral Resources.
(If applicable, read Crema on Guidelines).
WEDDINGS:
Marriage prepara on with a priest should be started at least
one year in advance of the proposed wedding date. For more
informa on go to www.svfparish.orgSacraments
Matrimony.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK:
Contact the parish office before major surgery or in case of
serious illness. Tel: (708) 366-7090 x100.
R.C.I.A.
(Rite of Chris an Ini a on for Adults). Contact Fr. Ma hew
Strabala, OP, at [email protected] or phone
(708) 366-7090 x112.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION:
Contact Kaitlin Hasenbeck-Meyer, Coordinator of Religious
Educa on, at (708) 366-7090 x118
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:
Usually done in the 2nd grade. Contact Kaitlin HasenbeckMeyer, Coordinator of Religious Educa on, at (708)366-7090
x118 or [email protected]
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION:
Usually conferred on our youth in the 8th grade a er 2 years
in the parish's Religious Educa on program. For more informa on, contact Kaitlin Hasenbeck-Meyer, Coordinator of
Religious Educa on, at (708) 366-7090 x118 or
[email protected]
SPRED:
Faith forma on for adults and children with developmental
disabili es. For more informa on, go to
www.svfparish.org Educa onSPRED or contact Sylvia
Zamora at [email protected]
HOMEBOUND PARISHONERS:
Any homebound parishioner who would like to receive Holy
Communion should contact Sr. Immaculata at
[email protected] or Fr. Michael DeTemple, OP, at
[email protected] or by calling them at
(708) 366-7090 x100.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION CHAPEL:
is open on Mondays and Tuesdays from 12:30 to 8:30. To
volunteer, please call the Parish Office (708) 366-7090 x100
FAMILY MASS:
The 9:00 AM Mass on Sundays is the Family Mass. There is a
separate Liturgy of the Word for children during the homily.
ROSARY:
Daily before the 12:00 noon Mass.
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NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP:
Tuesday a er Noon Mass.
PERPETUAL NOVENA TO ST. JUDE:
Every Friday at the end of the 7:00 AM and 12:00 noon
Masses.
BLESSING OF THE UNBORN AND THEIR PARENTS:
A er any Mass by prior arrangement through the parish
office (708) 366-7090 x100.
NEW PARISHIONERS:
Go to www.svfparish.orgWelcomeJoin the Parish or
come by the parish office to meet the staff and priests.
(See office hours on page 2)
BULLETIN SUBMISSION:
Ar cles and no ces should be submi ed at least one week
in advance to sv ulle [email protected] or by going to the
parish office.
CALENDAR SUBMISSION:
For parish ac vi es to appear on our parish calendar
online and in the bulle n: [email protected] or by
going to the parish office.
Sunday, September 11th
MIMOSA SUNDAY
12:00pm
Bap sm (Church)
3:00pm
Art & Architecture (Church)
Monday, September 12th
12:00pm
Seniors Mee ng (Cabrini Room)
Tuesday, September 13th
10:00am
Book Club (Fenwick Room)
6:30pm
Alateen/English (Fenwick Room)
6:30pm
Al-Anon/Spanish (Sinsinawa Room)
7:30pm
Men’s Group (Cabrini Room)
Wednesday, September 14th
7:30am
Coffee and Donuts (Cabrini Room)
Thursday, September 15th
10:00am
Bible Study (Cabrini Room)
1:00pm
Scripture Study (Fenwick Room)
Friday, September 16th
Saturday, September 17th
2:00pm
NAIM Mee ng (Cabrini Room)
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2833 North Nordica Ave. | Chicago, Illinois 60634
Tel: (773) 622-6144 | Fax: (773) 622-8261
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7777 Lake St. - Suite 103
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1857 N. Harlem Avenue
773-889-1700
DR. PAULA ROSENBERGER
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Rosario D. Salerno Sons for Over 90 Years
7540 W. North Ave.
(708) 456-6344
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708-771-5500
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708.452.5544
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7916 W. Grand Ave.
Elmwood Park
Mon-Sat 8am-6pm
Sun 8am-4pm
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Store Phone
(773) 316-5904
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9711 W. Grand Ave.
Franklin Park, IL 60131
Monday - Saturday 8am - 7pm • Sunday 9am - 3pm
708-456-9424
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7536 W. Grand Ave.
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
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AT T O R N E Y AT L A W
Saint Margaret
Sunday Missal
An ideal companion
for personal prayer.
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• Real Estate • Worker’s Compensation
1701 E. WOODFIELD Road
SUITE 925
SCHAUMBURG, ILLINOIS 60173
PHONE 847.619.3000
FACSIMILE 847.619.3389
[email protected]
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922 S. LaGrange Rd.
La Grange, IL 60525
708.352.4500
6855 W. North Ave.
Oak Park, IL 60302
708.848.5900
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THE
ELMS FUNERAL HOME
7600 West Grand Ave., At The Circle — Elmwood Park
708-453-1234
www.elmsfh.com
Karen L. Scimeca - Christensen, Funeral Director • St. Vincent Ferrer Alumna
New Facilities - New Owners - New Beginnings
MASSEY FUNERAL DIRECTORS
Ruggiero Law Group, LLC
Attorneys & Counselors at Law
Richard M. Ruggiero, Esq.
159 N. Marion St. #314 Oak Park, IL 60301
• Traffic • Wills & Trusts • Small Business
708.609.9163
[email protected]
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 Lic. # 055-024301
Since 1966
The Original
773-622-4333
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Non-Medical In-Home Care
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Meal Prep - Transportation
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Spina, McGuire & Okal
[email protected]
• Gaming • Party Room
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Elmwood Park, IL 60707
7610 W. North Avenue
Elmwood Park, IL
708-453-7065
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1 coupon per customer
per visit.
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SLIPCOVER PLUS UPHOLSTERY
708.453.2800 • www.smolaw.com
Custom Design Furniture • Refurbished & Vintage
Visit our NEW Showroom • 451 Madison, Oak Park
We practice in all major areas of law
Anthony F. Spina
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Rev. James Watzke, Ph.D. Timothy H. Okal
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John D. Spina
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Sub Abuse - Medicare - Español Felicia M. DiGiovanni
Oakbrook Terr.
RALPH AND ALBERT MASSEY
GALEWOOD FUNERAL CHAPEL
(773) 889-1700
1857 N. HARLEM AVE.
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legal ability rating
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630.691.1114
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Family Owned Over 50 Years
The Language and Music School
Children • Teens • Adults
Trial Lessons $28 - Second Trial Lesson $10
150 N. Oak Park Avenue
Oak Park, IL 60301
www.LMSCHOOL.com
708-524-5252
Sue Ponzio-Pappas
7375 West North Avenue, River Forest, Illinois 60305
(708) 771-8040
www.gagliardorealty.com
HUGAR FOOT & ANKLE SPECIALISTS
“Two generations of dedicated family foot care”
Specializing In The Care Of Bunions, Hammertoes, Corns, Calluses, Warts,
Heel & Arch Pain, Ingrown & Fungus Nails, Arthritic & Diabetic Foot
Problems, Work Related & Sports Injuries, and other Foot Conditions
7375 W. North Ave.
River Forest, IL 60305
224-500-7441 cell
Ponzio Dental
7053 W North Avenue
Suite 2
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 452-8100
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Board Certified Podiatric Physicians & Surgeons
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CEMENT CONTRACTORS, INC.
American Board of Podiatric Surgery
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1614 N. Harlem Ave., Elmwood Park, IL
Patios • Sidewalks • Stairs
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773-589-9893
BELMONT FUNERAL HOME
PETERSON-BASSI CHAPELS
7120 W. Belmont Ave. 6938 W. North Ave.
(773) 286-2500
(708) 848-6661
“Our Family Serving Your Family”
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The
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Dr. Rebecca L. Anderson
610 S. Maple Ave., Suite 5300
Rush-Oak Park Medical Bldg.
FREE Valet Parking
Banquets by Biancalana
Weddings • Anniversary • Holiday
Parties • Luncheons • Fashion Shows
7370 West Grand Avenue
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
708/453-3989
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708-660-2350
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MCB ESTATE SALES FORTE PLUMBING
Conducted Estate Sales
Chicagoland Area
773-961-4827
[email protected]
Repairs, Sewer Work
Hot Water Heaters
Patented Flood Control Systems
Carmen, Robert, Angie Forte
708-456-6880
Lic# 14056
Lic# 055-009997
MJO REALTY, INC.
Mary Jane Oliver
Managing Broker
Parishioner
708.386.5800 (office)
708.436.1498 (cell)
Walter and Maria Bassi, Parishioner
Sabrina Bassi LaBarbera, Parishioner
512150 St Vincent Ferrer Church (A)
[email protected]
River Forest, IL 60305
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