Jubilee Year of Mercy - St. Julie Billiart Roman Catholic Parish

7399 West 159th Street
Tinley Park IL 60477
708-429-6767
www.stjulie.org
MAY 8
Jubilee
Year of
Mercy
December 8, 2015
to
November 20, 2016
Mercy Box
Works of Mercy
See page 3
Mercy Mondays
See page 7
Mercy Outreach
Weekend
See page 11
FR. LOU’S LINE...
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Inside this Issue
2
Fr. Lou’s Line
3
Parish Happenings
and Highlights
4
Parish Calendar
Sacrificial Giving
5
Minister’s Schedules
Mass Intentions
6
In Our Prayers
7
Reflections
Year of Mercy
8
Liturgy & Music
9
Human Concerns
10
Formation
Religious Education
11
Community Life
12
A Mother’s Tribute
by Mrs. Sheila Pluchar
13
Our Parish School
14
Bulletin Board
Letters from St. Julie~
Month of Mary
Above all,
ASCENSION…
Today we keep the Solemnity of the
Ascension of the Lord. After appearing to
the disciples a number of times after the
Resurrection, Jesus ascends to heaven in the
culmination of His earthly ministry. The Lord
entrusts the work of preaching the gospel
to the disciples and to us!
As the Gospel of Luke tells us, Jesus “blessed”
the disciples before being “taken up to heaven.”
This is a very important detail not to be
overlooked: the Church has received the
blessing of Christ to be the witnesses of the
Gospel and instruments of mercy. We go
into the world as a blessed people, knowing
first the expression of God’s love for us so
that we can share that love with the world.
Time and again we gather to be blessed by
Christ’s presence, especially in the Mass, so
that we indeed carry God’s blessings with us
each day. Where the Lord has gone, we hope
to follow; until that day we know that we are
a blessed people.
MOTHERS’ DAY...
Today is also Mothers’ Day, a day that we
give thanks for the gift of all women who in
some way share in the vocation of being a
mom: grandmothers, mothers, aunts, sisters,
God-mothers. Nothing can replace a mother’s
love. At the core of motherhood is a love
which is unconditional, abundantly shared,
significantly challenging, tenderly forgiving
and fully self-sacrificing!
The love from a mother imitates God’s love
for us. I suppose at some level it is, shall we
say, interesting that we need to set aside a
day to honor our mothers; should this not be
the case each day? Nevertheless, as daughters
and sons, as husbands and brothers, today we
most sincerely show our appreciation for all
that you do:
to the Blessed Virgin,
~Julie, L417
ROOF FEST…
Save the date: June 24, 2016! “Roof Fest” is
coming to St. Julie. On Friday, June 24th we
will host the first of four fundraisers to assist
with the repayment of the loan secured last
year to repair the roof at Cardinal Bernardin
School. The evening will include food, music,
friendship and a grand prize raffle for a car!
More information is forthcoming so stay
tuned! Help to ‘raise’ the roof with this fun
evening!
CHILI’S FUNDRAISER…
We continue to eat our way through
restaurant fundraising all in support of our
church! This month’s local restaurant fundraiser is at Chili’s Restaurant, located at
15735 S. Harlem! Chili’s offers not just a
daily fundraiser, but a fundraising week!
From May 8 through May 15, each time you
eat at Chili’s with our flyer, we will reap the
benefits of your lunches and dinners! So
take advantage of eating some good food
for a good cause!
WEAR RED…
let us have recourse
our good Mother.
scaping master plan. This past week there
were a number of “removals” that took place.
The removals occurred for various reasons
from the new design to either disease or
improper planting. For instance, there were
two trees that were planted off the corner of
the office building, the space only is sufficient
for one tree and the other is located too
close to the building which would impact the
foundation in the future. While the removals
make for additional ‘barren’ spaces on the
campus, it is more cost effective to do the
removals at the same time. It will also, I
hope, encourage us to move quicker on
new plantings.
LANDSCAPING PREP…
Next Sunday we celebrate Pentecost which
is the feast of the Holy Spirit. Show your
‘spirit’ by wearing red to Church!
You may have noticed some missing bushes
or trees as you came to Mass this weekend. Peace & Prayers,
This is the first step in implementing the land-
PARISH HAPPENINGS & HIGHLIGHTS
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Confirmation
Journey Begins
Wednesday, May 11 at 7:00pm in Church
7th Grade students
Religious Education Program
Cardinal Bernardin School
Noonan Academy,
along with their parents,
will participate in the Commitment Service in
preparation for the sacrament of Confirmation.
See
flyer
insert
for
coupons
Share
with
family
and
friends
St. Julie
earns
15%
of
your
purchase.
Thank
You!
Calling all
Teens and Friends:
“Hey, hey, what do you say?”
Softball forms are available right outside the
parish office doors on the wall. Grab some
forms and pass them out to your friends!
It’s going to be a great summer! All current
8th graders thru current seniors are eligible
to play. All are welcome!
St. Julie Annual Garage Sale
Friday, May 20 8:30am–3:30pm
Sellers: Only $20 for each 16ft x 10ft space.
Set-up any time after 6:00am; before 8:30am.
Please complete an application form in the Parish Office.
Spaces are assigned by date of completed paid application.
No Refunds!
Shoppers: Save this date - Gates open at 8:30am so
come early – Enjoy a cup of coffee with a donut or stay for
hotdogs and chips!
Please take the slip below, complete and place in the Mercy Box in the Narthex!
Works of Mercy for the Week of May 8 ~ 14
Pope Francis declared that this is a Jubilee Year of Mercy. The whole Catholic
Church is invited to discover ways that we can bring mercy into our lives. This
week, St. Julie Billiart Parishioners are encouraged to do one of the corporal and
one of the spiritual works of mercy:
Visit the sick
______________________________
Instruct the ignorant
______________________________
Write down what you did, bring it to Mass on Sunday and put your works of mercy
in our Mercy Box in the Narthex.
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PARISH CALENDAR May 9-15
Devine Center except where noted.
Monday,
May 9
Autumn Leaves Rosary - Away
Finance Council - Staff Conference Room
St. Peregrine Novena - Chapel
SVDP Meeting - Great Room
AA
10:00 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
Tuesday,
May 10
Young at Heart Luncheon
Adult Choir - Parish Hall
Social Committee - Great Room
Bobcats General Meeting
11:30 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
Coffee & Conversation - Staff Conference Room
7th Grade Commitment Service - Church & Parish Hall
Marriage Prep - Great Room
9:30 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament - Chapel
Bible Study - Great Room
Holy Hour of Reparation - Chapel
TTWCI Meeting - Parish Hall
8:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
4:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Andrew High School AP Testing
Mary Chapel Open
Our Lady of Fatima Holy Hour - Church
7:00 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
Saturday,
May 14
AA
7:30 p.m.
Sunday,
May 15
Pentecost
Hospitality Sunday - Parish Hall
TNT Leaders Meeting - Youth Center
Alter Server Appreciation Party - Parish Hall
Bingo
Baptisms - Church
Mass for the Deaf - Chapel & Parish Hall
TNT Meeting
Wednesday,
May 11
Thursday,
May 12
Friday,
May 13
8:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Sacrificial Giving for July 1, 2015 thru June 30, 2016
Parish Office
Regular Hours
Monday thru Thursday
8:30am - 8:00pm
Closed for lunch
12-1pm
Saturday
9:00am - 1:00pm
Friday* and Sunday
Closed
* On Fridays
the Mary Chapel
will be open from
8:30am - 4:00pm
Access only thru doors
by the Parish Office.
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Twitter
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500 Club Winners:
May 1
Year to Date
Needed
$20,400.00
$897,600.00
May 1, 2016
Collected
$18,130.35
$836,457.03
Under Budget
($ 2,269.65)
($ 61,142.97)
1st Prize ~ $100
#494 Paul J. Flynn
2nd Prize ~ $25
#277 Patricia Marrs
Children’s Envelopes
Children’s Amount
13
$13.80
MINISTERS AND MASS INTENTIONS
Liturgical Ministers
Sunday
7:30 a.m.
Sunday
9:00 a.m.
Fr. Lou Tylka
Fr. Bob Regan
Fr. Bob Regan
Fr. Lou Tylka
Fr. Lou Tylka
Fr. Joe Mulcrone
E. Eubank
D. Wydra
J. Thomas
J. Thomas
K. Bewley-Thomas
S. Rheinheimer
M. Roth
J. Neven
M. Grilli
S. Rost
M. Ortega
S. Ortega
R. Kaemerer
K. Weishaar
L. Ignacio
M. Halicki
C. Evans
J. Benz
SERVERS
J. Noga
T. Scallon
D. Schissler
J. Burns
M. Burns
K. Rost
E. Sikorski
G. Sikorski
J. Sikorski
R. Hill
H. O'Brien *
L. Salgado
A. Gravina
E. Mani
F. Porcaro
A. Anchinges
G. Fernandez *
J. Pia
EUCHARISTIC
MINISTERS
R. Bracken
C. Conachen
M. Grzeslo
A. Hayes
E. Helmold
P. Helmold
M. Hernaez
M. Holan
B. Kmak
J. Lisiecki
J. McErlean
M. Modjeski
J. Neven
J. O'Connor
M. Ryan
T. Scallon
C. Scallon
B. Weglarz
B. Daum
D. Gallagher
M. Geary
G. Gensler
G. Gestaut
K. Koszut
C. Lipuma
J. Matz
J. McMillian
S. McMillian
B. Ritchie
K./J. Rost
S. Rost
G. Rost
R. Siepka
J. Van Klaveren
S. Connors
M. Cronin
J. Gill
J. Hannigan
M. Hannigan
K. Keller
B. Kieffer
R. Kuta
G. Leone
D. Mazzuca
M. McCarthy
T. Melgar
M. Melgar
C. Murray
M. Ortega
J. Tuzik
P. Wyrick
R. Wyrick
J. Burda
J. Corral-Meza
E. Day
P. Fashingbauer
P. Flynn
V. Fultz
M. Gastala
P. Kmak
J. Nels
A. Nevins
N. Pfieffer
B. Sigler
J. Taylor
J. Van Zeyl
C. Ward
S. Wasinski
J. Zander
E. Zych
S. Biel
B. Cuba
P. Daly
D. Dobrzynski
L. Freundt
L. Ignacio
K. Intrieri
D. Jozwiak
J. Kilanowski
P. Laspesa
T. Lavan
M. Marchbanks
L. Maurer
P. Moskal
M. Pratt
E. Sniegowski
S. Becvar
J. Benz
T. Corcuera
K. Duffy
P. Duffy
J. Lucas
M. O'Donnell
T. O'Donnell
N. Padgett
J. Rickey
Not Filled
Not Filled
Hot Filled
Not Filled
Not Filled
C. Minatto
V. Isherwood
M. Plys
C. Anderson
May 14/15
(subject to change without notice)
PRESIDER
Saturday
4:30 p.m.
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Sunday
10:30 a.m.
Sunday
12:00 Noon
Sunday
6:00 p.m.
DEACON
CANTOR
LECTORS
1st
2nd
(* denotes sub has been
requested and is needed)
CHILDREN’S
LITURGY
Leader
Assistant
Mass Intentions for Daily Masses Monday - Friday at 8:00 a.m.
Monday
May 9
Tuesday
May 10
Wednesday
May 11
Thursday
May 12
Friday
May 13
+Fr. Pat Brennan
& deceased family members
+Salvatore Vitale
+Herbert & Theodora Zuleger
+Rev. Francis Kaucky
+Timothy J. Szwed
+Naidette Juanco
Deceased members of:
Morrissey & Leonard families
For an end to abortion
+Antonio Marcovecchio
Michelon families
Beloved Deceased of
St. Julie Billiart
+Agnes & Jacob Pawlicki &
deceased family members
+Janina Carrig
+Ann Dent
+Mary Lowe
+Felicitas Evangelista
+Frank Parisi
Mass Intentions for the Christian Sabbath, the Lord’s Day
Saturday,
Sunday, May 15
May 14
4:30 p.m.
7:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
For All Mothers
St. Julie
+Carolyn A. Denis
+Marie Aiello
Parishioners
+Patricia Radecky
+Anthony Battaglia
+Phyllis Tumpich
+John Grigus
+Harriet Nosek
+Ann Weston
+Thomas Cavanaugh
+Arthur Hardy
+Carmen Caso
+Lois Walsh
+Maria & Pasquale Caso
+Edward Dombrowski
+James Swanson
+Robert & Leona McBain
+Lena Traverso
+Val & Petronella Kach
+Anita Ontal Guzman
+Myrna Orbeta Tan
+Samuel & Julia Croce
+Ann Polliakus
10:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
+Betty Kurasz
+Irene & Ray Skora
+Edward & Marie Golen +Florence Dobrinski
+Fr. Richard Jozwiak
+Esther Jean Cody
+Rose Marie Muscato
+Dana Marie Jimenez
+Elmer Korhorn
+Phyllis Tumpich
Individual deceased names will be preceded by the cross (+) sign .
6:00 p.m.
For All Mothers
.
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IN OUR PRAYERS
OUR BELOVED DEAD
Eternal rest grant to them, O Lord.
Philippians 1:21
May Marriage Prep
Please keep the following couples in your prayers,
as they prepare for marriage.
Katherine Ryne
(aunt of Gina Kumpf)
Kaitlin Brennan and Joel Truffa
Laura Siamis and Chad Stolzenbach
Kendra Anderson and Eric Meyers
Jenna Pyznarski and Kevin Rudolph
Rachel Dobersztyn and Max Leuter
John Matthews
(husband of Marguerite
and father of Lisa Sikorski)
NEEDING GOOD HEALTH
Joseph V. Frencl
Maria Gabrielle Bagang
Denise Umporwicz
Infant Jasmine Salgado
Debbie Burdelik
Daniel Ogarek
Rosemarie King
Marie Osborne
John Pastwa
Jeanne Daly
Mary Maturo
Linda Erickson
Tom Nolan
Michael Fashingbauer
Ruth Lukowitz
Elaine Buchanan
Milt Modjeski
Mary Pekar
Vincent Keating
Virgilio Angga
Francis Zemka
Mike McErlean
Mike Jordan
Janet Coluzzi
Susan Mojderik
Julia Downs
John Lynch
Rosemary Broderick
John McLean
Robert Purcell
Vivian DeGidio
1 John 4:7
ANNIVERSARIES
May 7, 2016
60th Wedding Anniversary of
Philip & Dolores Glomb
SERVING OUR COUNTRY *
Thomas Ryan, USMC
Major Jim Hannigan, US Army
1st Lt. Brian Sutor, USAF
Lt. Col. Tom Vogel, US Army
Lt. Col. Dan Vogel, US Army
Paul Evans SSG, US Army
Joseph Lyon PFC
Alex Bubis PFC, US Army
Raul Torres, US Army
Sgt. Jason L. O’Brien, US Army
Timothy J. Avolio, US Navy
Master Sgt. Michael LaGiglia
1st Lt. Mario LaGiglia
Sr. Airman Dominic LaGiglia
Sr. Airman Brandon LaGiglia
Private Geno LaGiglia
Sgt. John Thomas LaGiglia
Capt. Kelly Pajak Johnson
Capt. Matthew Johnson
US Army National Guard
Private Salvatore Chavez, US Army
Capt. Katherine Maglia, USAF
Michael J. Yucuis, Jr., USAF
Lt. Col. Kimberly (Nyderek) Schmidt, USAF
Nick Merda, U.S. Marines
Lt. Charles S. Novak, US Coast Guard
John T. Hannigan
PFC John Riordan, US Army
Tanya Ayon, USAF
Private Juan Carlos Chavez, US Army
AFC Tanya Rhude, USAF
Capt. Michael J. VanWyk, USMC
Lt. Cmdr. Michael P. Schnolis, US Navy
Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Whitney
Airman Richard P. Scherl
Matt West, US Army
2nd Lt. David Pierce, US Army
Staff Sgt. Carmen Consolino, USMC
Sgt. Timothy Gena, USMC
Airman Michael R. Sarniak, Jr., US Coast Guard
Kimberly Rodriguez, US Marines
Matt Brophy, US Army
Capt. Michael Wieland, US Marines
Capt. John S. Dabrowski, US Army
Capt. Brian Dommer, US Army
Sgt. Robert Sterling, US Army
Timothy Driscoll, US Army
Cpl. Joseph G. Kowalczyk, USMC
Bryan Holubik, US Navy
PVT Matthew Ryan, US Army
Lt. Cmdr. Michael W. Meno, Jr., US Navy
2nd Lt. Andrew Reno
1st Lt John H. Weiss
John Scope, US Army
AFC Alex Barrett, USAF
Sgt. Daniel Patrick Ryan, US Army
PFC Joe Louis Siebenaler, US Army
PFC Daniel Wiatrowski, US Army
Tyler Novak, US Army
PV2 Eric Holubik, US Army
PVI/PFC Abel Santillan, US Marines
Capt. Brandon Schmidt, USAF
2nd Lt. Tom Ortega, US Army
Staff Sgt. Richard Vicere, USMC
Lance Corp. Patrick Kinnerk, USMC
Lance Corp. Mathew Kots, USMC
* To add your military family member who is currently serving our country to the prayer list, please call the parish office.
When he/she is released from their service, please let us know so we can keep this list current.
Thank you ~ God Bless America and all those who serve.
YEAR OF MERCY
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Parish Prayer Intentions
begin each Thursday with Adoration
May-5-11: For all mothers, that they be
thanked and appreciated for all they do and
have done for their children.
May 12-18: For our country, that it remain
committed to the principles of freedom of
speech and freedom of religion.
Pope Francis’ Prayer
Intention for May
Universal: That in every country of the world,
women may be honored and respected and that
their essential contribution to society may be
highly esteemed.
Evangelization: That families, communities,
and groups may pray the Holy Rosary for
evangelization and peace.
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LITURGY & MUSIC
Next week’s readings
for Pentecost
Reading I : Acts 2:1-11
All were filled with the Spirit!
For the people of Israel, Pentecost
originally had been a festival celebrating
the wheat harvest and later it was
associated with the covenant at Sinai
and the exodus event. To remember
this, Jews went to the temple in
Jerusalem on the feast to offer sacrifices
to God. That is why Jews from all parts
of the world were gathered there in
Jerusalem when the Spirit came upon
the disciples. In today’s story of the first
Christian Pentecost, the Holy Spirit
descends on the disciples and the
Church is born.
Reading II:1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13
We are one Body in Christ.
In his first letter to the community in
Corinth, Paul stressed that God’s gifts
were given to serve and build the
community. Paul compared the
Christian community to the human
body. A person becomes a member of
this body in Baptism.
Gospel : John 20:19-23
Receive the Holy Spirit.
In the Gospel of John the word Peace
appears five times and three of them
occur in the form of Jesus’ greeting,
“Peace be with you”. After his greeting
in today’s passage, Jesus breathed new
life on the frightened disciples, and they
received the gift of the Holy Spirit. The
disciples were entrusted with the
mission of forgiving sins.
(708) 429-6906
St. Peregrine Novena
Feast Day Holy Hour
Monday, May 9 at 7pm in the Chapel
is the third evening of the 9-week
Novena. Please note that the
Novena will take 10 calendar weeks
to complete, due to skipping the
Memorial Day holiday on May 30.
Friday, May 13 at 7pm, all are invited
to join us in church for a special holy
hour marking the Feast of Our Lady
of Fatima. Fr. Bob Regan will lead us
in prayer for the gift and protection
of life. The evening will include a
rosary, litany, scripture, adoration,
song and benediction. Come and
pray with us!
Attention All Liturgical Ministers
Soon we will prepare the new ministry
schedule, which begins June 4 and ends
August 28.
Ministers who already use the MSP Web
Terminal, you will soon receive an email
reminder to enter your Mass preferences
and availability for the new schedule.
Ministers who are not able to use the
MSP Web Terminal, you may submit
availability using the form below, or call
the Liturgy Office (708-429-6906).
Please remember: Whether you input your
own information online or provide the
information for Barb to input as in the
Baptism “Dancer” Ministry
past, scheduling is done automatically by
the MSP program. The program allows
Girls in Grades 4, 5, and 6 are
ministers to include all 6 Masses in order
invited: May 12 training, 4:30pm of preference, but make sure that you only
include those Masses you are willing to
Despite the name, this ministry
does not really involve “dance” at all. serve. The program will automatically
eliminate any Masses not included on your
It involves a few simple actions,
list of preferences.
including:
♦
♦
Questions:
For Children: Jesus tells us that we
need to forgive to have peace. Name
one way that you can forgive a friend or
classmate.
For Youth: St. Paul tells us that we all
have unique gifts for the good of others.
What is special about you? How can
you use those gifts to help others –
friends, family, strangers?
For Adults: Even as working disciples
of Christ, we are given the gift of peace.
How do you experience this gift, and
how do you share it with others?
Worship Office
♦
Leading families to the baptismal
font
Holding up the symbols of
baptism
Assisting the priest or deacon
Baptism Dancers may continue in
this ministry through 8th Grade.
Girls who are interested are
welcome to come and observe the
next parish baptism in church on
May 7 at 1:30pm to learn more.
Sign up for the Thursday, May 12
training by contacting Deanne at:
708-429-6906 or [email protected]
Please enter or submit your Mass
preference changes and unavailable
dates by Tuesday, May 10.
Mass Preference
~Those without Internet access only please ~
Name:
______________________________
Mass Preference:
(only times you are willing to serve)
1)________2)________3)_________
4)________5)________6)_________
Unavailable Dates: ______________
______________________________
______________________________
______________________________
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HUMAN CONCERNS
Mother’s Day Flower Sale
Help Us to Support the Church’s
Initiative on Marriage
Our Respect Life Ministry is selling
roses after all of the Masses. Proceeds Jesus “raised his hands and blessed
them.” Jesus prayed for his disciples
benefit the Women’s Center.
and us to know and believe the good
news of the Gospel! Open your heart
Holy Hour for Life
and allow God’s love to transform all
Please join us this Friday, May 13th,
areas of your life including your marthe Feast of Our Lady of Fatima, for a riage. The next Worldwide Marriage
Holy Hour for Life. We will gather in Encounter Weekends are June 10-12,
the Church at 7:00pm. Father Bob will August 12-14 and October 7-9, all at
lead us in Adoration of the Blessed
Elk Grove Village, IL. Early registration
Sacrament.
is highly recommended. For reservations/information, call Jim & Kris at
Prayer Shawl Ministry
630-577-0778 or contact us through
http://wwme-chicagoland.org .
The St. Julie Prayer Shawl Ministry
will meet on Friday, May 20 at 6:45pm
in the Great Room. We will gather
to pray together, bless newly crafted
prayer shawls, baby blankets, prayer
squares, and share ideas. Join us - new
members are always welcome!
Joyful Again!
Program for
Widowed Men
and Women
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Today as we celebrate the
feast of the Ascension we are
reminded that Christ’s saving
work on earth continues
through his disciples…and
now through us.
When we give to the poor, God
indeed pours his love, peace and
joy into our hearts, into our lives
and into the hearts of those who
are poor.
Ministers of Praise
The Ministry of Praise is a spiritual
ministry in which people here at St.
Julie offer their prayers, sufferings, joys
Immigration
and sorrows to God for the salvation
Are you widowed?
“The horrors of the Syrian war are
of souls. The members intercede
Have you reached a crossroads? Are heart-rending. More than 250,000
through the recital of the rosary and
you at a turning point? Do you want
people have perished. Half of Syria’s
other devotions and prayers for the
to move forward in your life, while
population has been forced from their personal needs they have been asked
still treasuring your memories?
homes. Our brothers and sisters’
to pray for. They also pray for the
suffering
is
terrible.
It
compels
us,
clergy, the people of St. Julie and
The Joyful Again program brings hope
as Catholics, to dig deeply into the
world concerns. The sick, handiand understanding to help you in your
foundation of our beliefs and our
capped, homebound and all seniors
life’s new journey. Being widowed is
Church’s teaching - and to respond.” are eligible to be members.
a special loss, and this program is
Source: Catholic Relief Services
designed especially to help the
If you would be interested in praying
widowed find hope & joy again.
Action: Ask Congress to provide
for the needs of others, please contact
Space limited so register early.
funding for poverty-focused internathe Parish Office and a Minister of
tional humanitarian assistance and
Praise will be in touch.
What: Workshop/retreat
fulfill our nation’s commitment to help
Where: St. Julie Church
Syrian and other refugees. Call your
members of Congress using this toll- Annulments
When: July 9 & 10, 2016
free number: 888-562-8232. Visit
For information or to register contact: www.ConfrontGlobalPoverty.org.
Annulment support is available by
Joyful Again Widowed Ministry
calling the Parish Office: 429-6767.
Office for Immigrant Affairs and
Phone: 1-708-354-7211
Immigration Education
Email: [email protected]
Elena Segura (312) 534-5333
[email protected]
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Religious Education
Office (708) 429-1044
FORMATION
7th Grade Begins
Confirmation
Journey
First Eucharist Appreciation
On Saturday, April 23rd,our Second
Grade students from the Religious
On May 11th, 7th Grade Education Program and Cardinal
students from our Religious Education Bernardin School, received Jesus in
Program, Cardinal Bernardin School, the Eucharist for the first time.
and Noonan Academy, along with
It was a great celebration with some
their parents, will participate in the
new and different nuances this year.
Commitment Service in preparation
So many agreed that it was a nice
Pay your
for the sacrament of Confirmation.
tuition with
During this upcoming year especially, touch to see all the children process
SCRIP!
the students will reach out in service in with their parents. We congratulate
to the Church, the poor, the elderly, all who participated as gift bearers and
Earn Religious Education
student readers who did a fine job
and those in need. Please remember
Tuition Rebates
them in your prayers during this time of reading the Scriptures and the
Confirmations, Communions,
Universal Prayer.
of preparation.
Mother’s Day, proms, showers,
Scripture Reading:
weddings, proms, summer vacaAngelina Baker
tion planning, spring sports, and
2016-17 Updated
end of the year coach and teacher
Universal Prayer:
Registration
gifts are all perfect opportunities
Andrew Danca
Information
to use Scrip gift cards and earn
Taylor Bequeaith
valuable rebates for your family.
Our Summer Intensive
Veronika Gecevis
Please see page 13 for the many
Program, enrollment is
Delilah Burton
ways you can earn rebates.
reaching capacity. Third and sixth
Brandon Wierzbicki
grades are both full.
Gift Bearers:
Need More Information?
If you are registering for the 2016-17
Kenneth Fittanto
Please visit the CJB web site and
school year, summer intensive tuition
Isabel Salgado
click on GIVING, then SCRIP; or
must be paid in full at the time of
Rosemarie Sweeney
contact one of our CJB Scrip Team
registration. For the Fall classes, you
Kayley Kelliher
members:
Emma Parent
may pay half the tuition now, with
Corinna Pytel 708-478-0710
Lily Bonovich
the balance due in January 2017.
Karen Calcagno 708-226-1213
Our sincere gratitude to all who
Register before June 1st to take
Colleen Harris 708-429-4190
advantage of our “Early Bird” tuition
contributed to this celebration!
st
Parish Couriers
rate. When you register after June 1 ,
the
tuition rate increases by $50.
All four of our sponsoring
2015-16 Outstanding
parishes now provide a weekly
Tuition Balances Now Due
courier for filling Scrip orders.
CAN YOU HELP?
St. Julie’s courier picks up on
As we near the end of the current
Monday mornings!
Catechists are still needed both for
year we ask families who presently
the Summer Intensive and our regular attend Religious Education Classes
Cash and Carry Sales
classes. If, you feel that you can be
here and still have a Tuition Balance
at CJB
involved in the faith formation of our due for the current year to seriously
young people, please call the Religious consider this obligation and pay the
 Wednesday evenings
Education Office.
balance due for your family. Please
6:00-7:00pm
contact the RE office directly with any
 Friday mornings
questions. We thank you for your kind
7:30-8:15am
cooperation in this regard.
COMMUNITY LIFE
Mercy Monday
May 9, 2016 - 7:00pm
St. Julie Annual
Garage Sale
Friday, May 20
8:30am – 3:30pm
Hosted by St. Cyril &
Methodius, Lemont, IL
See page 7 for details
Young At Heart Lunch May 10
Devine Center doors open 11:15am
with Lunch At Noon.
Cost: $7 members; $10 for others.
Our menu is Mostaccioli & meat balls,
salad, bread & dessert.
Entertainment TBA!
Social Committee meets Tuesday,
May 10th at 7:00pm, Great Room.
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Sellers: Only $20 for
each 16ft x 10ft
space. Set-up any time after 6:00am
but before 8:30am.
Please complete an application
form in the Parish Office. Spaces
are assigned by date of completed
paid application. No Refunds!
July 6
The Art of Hearing Heartbeats
by Jan-Philipp Sendker
Thursday Mornings
May 12 at 9:30am in Great Room.
We use At Home with the Word.
Will resume after the
summer break.
This fund raising event includes
greens fee, cart, lunch and barbeque!
Cost: $100 - 18 holes; $75 - 9 holes.
Join us in the Devine CenIf want to join us for the barbeque
ter. Doors open at 1:00pm.
only, the tickets are $50.
Early bird games begin at
1:15pm. Pull tabs will also be played.
There are several levels of sponsorship:
All tickets for the book of 9 cards for
the 10 games are $15. Refreshments
♦
Gold Sponsorship - $600
available for purchase. Please, no out(includes 4 tickets for Golf,
side food.
2 extra dinner tickets and a sign
on a Tee box)
Ten games of bingo begin at 2:30pm.
First game $100 and the last game,
coverall for $150 and 8 games for $50
prize. (If 100 or more players than
first game will be for $150 and last
game, coverall will be $250. If 125 or
more players, other 8 games will be
$75 each). The Lucky Number Pot is
over $200!
June 1
Beautiful Mercy
by Matthew Kelly
Upcoming Bus Trip
Chicago Botanic Gardens, Glencoe
Tuesday, June 28, 2016
Depart St. Julie at 10:00am
Coffee and Conversation
Return approx. 4:00 pm
for Women
Cost: $62. All inclusive (bus, tram
Join us on Wednesday, May 11 at 9:30 tour, buffet lunch, gratuities)
in the staff conference room (come to
the parish office). Bring a friend and a
ST. JULIE
favorite bread to share. We discuss a
GOLF OUTING
variety of topics concerning our faith
Friday, August 26th
and its practices and its changes. Last
Silver Lake South
gathering until the fall.
Course
Next Bingo is Sunday,
May 15
The St. Julie
Book Club
meets the first
Wednesday of
every month at
1:00 p.m. in the Great Room.
♦
♦
Silver Sponsorship - $500
(includes 4 tickets for Golf and
a sign on a Tee box)
Hole Sponsorship - $100 per hole
(sign on a Tee box)
Mercy Outreach
Weekend
The weekend of June 11 – 13
(Saturday -Monday) will include
a variety of ‘mercy’ activities
for the whole family, including:
 Park Clean-up
 Lunches for the Port
 Baking for First Responders
 Sole Hope Party.
Start now by saving your worn
jeans – all sizes can be used!
Watch here for more details.
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From Mrs. Sheila Pluchar...
(708) 429-7377
[email protected]
#HappyMothersDay
My mom, Patricia Frances Madden O’Donnell was an incredible woman and nurse. The latter being
the result of the first. She had a terrific sense of humor, a gift from God when he also gives you nine
children. She came from a family of six kids, two boys and four girls. Her three sisters were all from
religious communities (2 Adrian Dominican and 1 Mercy for those keeping score). I once asked her
why she didn’t become a nun and she said that she had played one in a high school play and that
was enough for her. My Dad was studying to be a priest. Apparently, the natural Irish Catholic
thing to do, when you discern that the priesthood is not what God had planned, is to marry and
have nine kids. At least it was in March of 1951.
We lost our Mom suddenly when I was 31. She was 65. My brother Mike and his wife were married
in San Francisco and decided to have a Chicago reception for those who could not make it to California. Mom died while dancing with my Dad, surrounded by family. As my brother Joe said later,
“from Dad’s arms to God’s”.
In our family humor is a must in death. We lamented that Mom would not be happy that Dad
insisted on a two-day wake and he took pictures of her. We warned him that one day he not only
would have to answer to God, but Mom as well. As the years progressed and my dad’s health
declined, he would tell us that he is “going to see mom.” We would smile and say “don’t pack your
bags just yet, she’s not ready for you.” Fourteen years later they finished their dance.
Mom was loving, kind and compassionate beyond measure. She gave the best hugs and was the
living definition of understanding. Dad had multiple health issues throughout his life and that left
Mom to be the main and sometimes only breadwinner. We were poor, but rich in love and
faith. She set an example for all of her children of what Catholic family values are. Five of the
many takeaways from what my mom taught us:
Kids can learn how to do laundry and other chores.
#chalkboard #names #checkmarks
I will not call my brother names. 1000 times. On Dad’s dresser by 6pm. Enough said.
#writerscramp
“You watch out for your brother and sister.” She meant it. We still do.
#momsmiling
My Mom’s best advice was to
“try to imagine walking in the other person’s shoes before you react.”
#choosekindness
Go to Mass. We do.
#thanksmom
Happy Mother’s Day Mom! I miss you every single day!
Happy Mom’s Day to all of our Moms, in heaven and on earth, and those who we are blessed
enough to have in our lives. Thank you for all you do to care for us, love us, mother us and instill
a great faith in us! We are who we are because of you.
#MightyWomen
OUR PARISH SCHOOL
Spring Scrip
Spring is the most popular time for participation
in our Scrip program.
We have Scrip cards
for just about everything! Confirmations,
Communions, proms, showers, weddings,
summer vacation, spring sports, and end
of the school year gifts are all perfect
opportunities to use Scrip gift cards and
earn valuable rebates for your family.
Work, school, activities, oh my! Busy
families don’t have much time to spend
shopping. Here are a few ways to use the
CJB Scrip program to save you valuable
time & money.
Want to pamper mom?
Mario Tricoci, Spafinder Wellness, Spa &
Wellness by Spa Week, Sephora, Bath &
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Body Works, Victoria’s Secret, Ulta Beauty. Google Play, PlayStation, Xbox Games
Planning a summer garden or project
at home?
Alsip Home & Nursery, Menards, Home
Depot, Lowe’s, American Sales
For your sports enthusiast!
Dick’s Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy,
Cabela’s, Bass Pro Shops, Footlocker, REI,
Gander Mountain
Say THANKS to that special coach or Heading on vacation?
teacher!
Disney, Universal Orlando, American
Kohl’s, Target, Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts Airlines, Jet Blue, Delta Airlines, Hyatt
Hotels, Choice Hotels, Best Western,
Need a gift for a shower or wedding?
Princess Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean,
Carson’s, Macy’s, Bed, Bath & Beyond,
Budget & Avis Car Rental
JC Penny, Home Goods
Catering a party?
Papa Joe’s, Durbin’s, Gatto’s, Little Joe’s,
Palermo’s, Salina’s, Winston’s
Looking for a dessert that WOWS?
Orland Bakery, Creative Cakes & Café,
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Visit http://cjbscrip.scriporder.com/
login.php or contact one of our CJB Scrip
Team members:
Corinna Pytel 708-478-0710
Karen Calcagno 708-226-1213
Colleen Harris 708-429-4190
Is there a gamer in the house?
Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School Preschool Summer Camp
Open to all three and four year olds. Must be potty trained.
July 11 - 15
Farmer’s Garden
August 1 - 5
Under the Big Top
Take a closer look and see what’s growing in the
farmer’s garden. Use your senses to learn about different
types of vegetables, see who helps keep the farmer’s
garden safe, and grow your own vegetable!
Step right up and get your ticket to go “Under the Big
Top”. Take a look at all the circus animals, practice your
circus act skills, and play some fun side show games.
Maybe even meet a clown!
Camp meets Monday thru Friday from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. and include story time, crafts, and hands-on learning activities.
Spaces subject to availability. Minimum of ten students needed to hold session.
For more information call 708-403-6525 ext. 150 or mail the registration form below.
Registration Information
Please return this form, with your check payable to Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School by June 1.
Child’s name__________________________ Age ____ Date of Birth _____________
Parent’s name ________________________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________________________
City ___________________________________________ Zip code ____________
Home number _______________________Cell number _______________________
Please indicate your camp choices. Select one or both camps for a summer of fun!
Each camp is $55 or attend both for $100
_____ July
_____ August
Attn: Preschool Summer Camp, Cardinal Bernardin School; 9250 West 167th Street, Orland Hills, Il, 60487
Bulletin Board
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Golden Wedding
Anniversary
Mass
Were you married in 1966 ?
Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass
to be held on
Sunday, September 18, 2016 at 2:45pm
Holy Name Cathedral
735 North State Street, Chicago
Couples married in 1966, who are interested in
attending this celebration, should contact the parish
during regular office hours by June 13 to register.
For further information, call the Marriage and Family
Ministries Office at 312.534.8351 or visit the website:
www.marriageandfamilyministries.org
Pastoral Staff
Rev. Louis Tylka, Pastor - [email protected]
Rev. Robert Regan, Associate Pastor - [email protected]
Edward (& Sheila) Pluchar, Deacon
William (& Joan) Lubben, Deacon
Nancy Pfieffer, Business Manager - [email protected]
Sr. Gael Gensler, Pastoral Associate - [email protected]
Patricia Kmak, Director of Religious Education - [email protected]
Deanne M. Tumpich, Director of Liturgy & Music - [email protected]
Sheila Pluchar, Youth Ministry Coordinator - [email protected]
Mary Alice Roth, Director of Human Concerns - [email protected]
Support Staff
Marianne Mueller, Sacramental Coordinator
Laura Frencl, Administrative Assistant
Jean Aiello and Peg Siebenaler, Administrative Assistants
Barb Theis, Liturgy and Technology Assistant
Cindy Conachen, Facilities Coordinator
Parish Office
708-429-6767 * Fax 708-429-6788
Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
(M-Th 12:00-1:00pm Closed for lunch)
Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Closed on Fridays and Sundays
Office of Worship & Music - 708-429-6906
Office of Religious Education - 708-429-1044
Youth Office - 708-429-7377
Visit us on the Web: http://www.stjulie.org
The Pilgrim Virgin Statue of
Our Lady of Fatima
St. Michael, Orland Park
On Monday, May 23rd the
Archdiocesan Pilgrim Statue of
Our Lady of Fatima will arrive
at St. Michael parish at 8:00am,
beginning a day of prayer and
adoration. The statue was blessed
by Bishop Venancio of Leira, Fatima,
then the International President of the Blue Army. It was
also blessed by Cardinal Josef Mindzenty. The statue was
sent to Chicago in 1972 and devotion in its presence has
proven to be the catalyst for renewed interest in the
message of Fatima, while exposing new generations of
Catholics to the message and devotion to Our Lady.
The schedule for May 23rd in St. Michael Church:
8:00am Mass
Eucharistic Adoration throughout the Day
Rosary recited every hour of the Day
3:00pm - The Divine Mercy Devotion
7:00pm - Closing Benediction
Parish Pastoral Council
Rev. Louis Tylka, Pastor
and the Pastoral Staff
Scott Becvar, Chair
Ruth Enyart (Liturgy Bd.)
Dan Sniegowski (Liturgy Bd.)
Kathy Reilly (Formation Bd.)
Tom Sherry (Formation Bd.)
John Benz (Youth Bd.)
Merilee Andreasen (Youth Bd.)
Mary McCarthy (Community Life Bd.)
Mike Rubino (Community Life Bd.)
Karen Keller (Human Concerns Bd.)
Judi Haines (Human Concerns Bd.)
Chris Conneely (Pastor’s Appointee)
Cheryl Scallon (Pastor’s Appointee)
Finance Council
Bill Hackett, Chair
Carl Evans*John Thomas*Patrick Flynn*Nate Lindstrom*Kay Kempke
Reconciliation: Saturday from 3:30 to 4:00 p.m. or anytime in
the parish office by appointment.
Registration: Please call Sr. Gael in the parish office weekdays
between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. for information on
registration.
Baptism: Please call the parish office to make arrangements for
your child to be baptized and to attend a preparation class.
Marriage: Please call the parish office at least six months in
advance to secure a wedding date and to begin the pre-marriage
preparations.
Masses: Monday-Friday at 8:00 a.m. / Saturday at 4:30 p.m.
Sunday at 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 a.m., 12:00 noon & 6:00 p.m.
Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School
9250 W. 167th St., Orland Hills * 708-403-6525 * Fax 708-403-8621 * Ms. Mary Iannucilli, Principal
Our Soldiers
Greatest Need: white, army green or black t-shirts (L or XL), letters to soldiers, Pringle chips snack pack (8 pk), snack packs
of raisins, Kraft handi snack packs (6 ea), bags of individual wrapped candy, granola bars, Rice Krispy treats (individually
wrapped), crossword puzzle/game books and insect repellent with deet (pump style).
Also Need: toilet paper, shaving cream, eye drops, disposable razors (10 pk), AA batteries (8 pk), lotion, white sox, band-aids
(one size), heavy duty wet wipes, Tampax Super Plus 46, Always Ultra Thin Pads 28, travel size Kleenex, combs, brushes,
hair clips & bands, disposable cameras, beef jerky, powdered lemonade (12 quart), powdered Gatorade (2 gal), 12 oz. bags of
ground coffee, mouthwash, regular size shampoo and conditioner, International phone cards. And we always need money for
postage.
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