06/08/2014 - St. Stephen Deacon and Martyr

St. Stephen, Deacon & Martyr
C a t h o l i c C h u r c h
A Catholic community of faith striving to
witness to the Gospel. Our Baptism and
Confirmation calls us to bring Christ’s
Love to our families, our work places and
our community. Grateful for God’s gifts,
we seek to nurture those gifts and to give
back to the Lord by sharing our time,
talent and material treasure. In all of our
parish activities we seek to develop a
personal relationship with the Lord who
directs our lives and a vision that sees the
world with the eyes of Christ and that leads
to a commitment to justice. We seek a
sense of unity in Christ that leads us to be
an open and welcoming people and a sense
of joy in being graced by the gifts of God’s
Love.
June 8, 2014
Pentecost Sunday
MASS SCHEDULE
Monday—Saturday: 8am (English)
Saturday Liturgy: 5pm (English)
Sunday Liturgy:
English: 7am, 8:30am, 10am, 11:30am, 6:15pm
Polish: 1pm
June 8, 2014
Pentecost Sunday
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WE ARE A STEWARDSHIP PARISH
We at St. Stephen, are striving to be good disciples
of Christ. We focus on the spirituality of
stewardship, through the grateful sharing of our
time, our talent and our treasure, to help us
become better disciples of Christ. As good
stewards, we share our gifts responsibly with
charitable groups and with our church. We urge
our parishioners to consider remembering St.
Stephen in their wills. Please phone Fr. Jay in the
church office at 708.342.2400 for more
information.
For 5-25-2014
Regular
$20,876.40
Kids
$34.65
Sharing
$502.50
Electronic
$8,009.50
Parish Center
$20.00
For 6-1-2014
Regular
$24,578.00
Kids
$41.83
Sharing
$278.00
Easter
$100.00
CJB
$75.00
Electronic
$4,718.50
Parish Center
$20.00
~ O UR CHURCH ~
Parish Office
17500 South 84th Avenue
Tinley Park, IL 60487
Office Hours 8:30am-8:30pm M—
Thurs8:30am-7pm Friday
9am—5pm Saturday
Office Closed 12:30pm-1pm Mon-Fri
Office Phone 708.342.2400
Office Fax 708.342.1545
Religious Ed. Phone 708.342.1544
Website: www.ststephentinley.com
email: [email protected]
@ststephentinley
Thank you for your continued Stewardship in support of St.
Stephen. Please visit our website to find other opportunities
for generosity through planned giving by remembering St.
Stephen in your will or living trust.
TIME, TALENT & TREASURE In addition to printing the collection, we are printing
the Sunday and Holy Day collections from the previous month and for the fiscal year to
date as well as budgeted amount needed for us to meet both our expenses & mortgage
payments. Mortgage payments are $41,500 per month (interest and principal).
The Archdiocese loaned us the money to start our parish and build our facilities on the basis of
a commitment to Stewardship by the parish. We thank everyone whose support enables us to
do the work of our parish.
Last Month April
Year-to-Date July 1—April 30
Actual
Budget
$109,075
$97,600
$1,205,898 $1,222,250
BAPTISMS are celebrated every Sunday at 3pm in English and 1pm in Polish. Please contact
Deacon Ken in the parish office for the necessary preparations.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION is available on Saturdays, from 8:45—9:30am in the
church or by appointment.
FUNERALS can be arranged with the parish office.
MARRIAGES St. Stephen Parish welcomes the celebration of the weddings of both registered
parishioners and the children of registered parishioners. Information is available from one of
the priests or deacons.
PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK can be arranged for the sick, elderly and handicapped
desiring Communion by calling the parish office.
BULLETIN ARTICLE DEADLINE Articles are to be in the parish office noon on Friday for the
following week’s bulletin. E-mail: [email protected]
REGISTRATION OF NEW PARISHIONERS is held on the 2nd & 4th Sundays every month after
10am Mass. New parishioners unable to register at Sunday registration, may register at the
parish office on Mondays at 2pm, Tuesdays at 11am, Wednesdays at 8:30am or Thursdays
at 7pm. Please phone 708.342.2400 to make an appointment. We warmly welcome new
parishioners and cordially invite you to join us on our life-long journey to the Lord.
~ O UR
STAFF
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Rev. James Finno, Pastor
Rev. Grzegorz Warmuz, Associate Pastor
William Engler, Deacon
Chuck McFarland, Deacon
William Schultz, Deacon
Joseph Stalcup, Deacon
Pete Van Merkestyn, Deacon
Kenneth Zawadzki, Deacon
Mary Jeanne Pazin, Director of Religious Education
Leslie Krauledis, Assoc. Director of Religious EducationTammy Burns, Admin. Assistant for Religious Education
Mark Gorka, Music Minister
Karen Dillon, Youth Minister
Karen Opyd, Administrative Assistant to Pastor
Dave Prete, Maintenance Director
~ O UR
SCHOOL
Cardinal Joseph
Bernardin Catholic School
9300 167th Street
Orland Hills, IL 60487
Phone 708.403.6525
Fax 708.403.8621
Ms. Mary Iannucilli,
Principal
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June 8, 2014
Pentecost Sunday
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From Our Pastor
D
ear People of St. Stephen,
Today we celebrate Pentecost,
the third greatest feast of our
church year after Easter and Christmas.
Pentecost is an undervalued feast;
unfortunately it does not have a strong
place in everyday Catholic consciousness.
We won’t see anything like the crowds
we see at Christmas and Easter this
weekend. We recognize the Holy Spirit as
God every time we make the Sign of the
Cross, but the Holy Spirit is the person of
the Blessed Trinity who most Catholics
have the most difficult time in relating to.
Yet the coming of the Holy Spirit is a
momentous event for the life of every
follower of Jesus. The Holy Spirit is the
ongoing presence of God to us, guiding
God’s people in continuing the work of
Jesus. As the Catechism of the Catholic
Church says:
“No one can say Jesus is Lord except by
the Holy Spirit.” (1Cor. 12:3) “God has
sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts,
crying Abba! Father!” (Gal. 4:6) This
knowledge of faith is possible only in the
Holy Spirit: to be in touch with Christ,
we must first have been touched by the
Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit comes to
meet us and kindles faith in us. By virtue
of our Baptism, the first sacrament of the
faith, the Holy Spirit in the Church
communicates to us, intimately and
personally, the life that originates in the
Father and is offered to us in the
Son.” (Catechism, #683)
The coming of the Holy Spirit
transformed the apostles from a group of
people overwhelmed by the death of their
leader and wondering what His
Resurrection and Ascension meant into
people alive with the Spirit of Jesus and
willing to proclaim Jesus boldly in the
world. In a new book entitled “Under the
Influence of Jesus”, Joe Paprocki talks of
the impact of the Holy Spirit on the
apostles. He talks of the human desire to
attain expanded consciousness and
awareness, something human beings have
often tried to do misguidedly with drugs,
with the destructive effects of drugs as the
result. But we still have the desire to let
go of our narrow-mindedness and to have
some sense of the great realities around
us. The traditional Catholic prayer, the
Anima Christi, goes like this: “Soul of
Christ, sanctify me; Body of Christ, save
me; Blood of Christ, inebriate me.” In this
prayer we ask for the kind of sober
intoxication that the apostles experienced
on Pentecost when they were filled with
the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is God’s
ongoing presence to us. When our hearts
are open to the Holy Spirit, we allow
God’s spirit, the very life of God, to guide
our lives. We open our hearts to the love
of God and draw energy and enthusiasm
from the Holy Spirit to live in the spirit of
Jesus’ love. Two gifts of the Holy Spirit,
received at Confirmation, illustrate a part
of the working of the Holy Spirit.
One is wisdom – allowing God’s Spirit to
guide the way we look at the world;
wisdom guides us so that our vision and
values are those of Jesus. The other is
fortitude or courage, the strength to live
the values of Jesus in all the circumstances
of our lives.
A challenging question to ask ourselves on
this feast of Pentecost is what would my
life look like if I lived “under the influence
of Jesus”? The question pushes us to allow
the Holy Spirit to guide the spirit with
which each of us lives every day as well as
the choices which we make every day.
The strength to live in the spirit of Jesus
also comes from the Holy Spirit, who is
always with us to strengthen and guide us
as we live each day. May we grow in
appreciation of the Holy Spirit on this
feast of Pentecost and keep our hearts
open to the guidance of the Holy Spirit
every day of our lives. “Come Holy Spirit,
fill our hearts with the fire of Your love.”
May God bless you and your loved ones
Fr. Jay
Catholic Charities Collection
Thank you and your staff for taking up the
Catholic Charities collection on Mother’s
day. We received your parish check
#19218 for $6,691.00 on 05-22-14.
I am grateful for St. Stephen’s generosity,
and am pleased
that your prompt
remittance will
help us earn an
extra $80,000 challenge grant. Your
parish contribution will help people
whose lives are touched by poverty, crisis
or despair, You bring hope… strength…
new life. With more than 150 programs
at more than 160 locations, Catholic
Charities serves poor and vulnerable
people of all ages, religions, and
backgrounds – day in and day out.
Thank you for all the ways that you help
Catholic Charities carry out our mission.
I wish the very best for you, your staff and
parishioners, and will keep you in my
prayers.
Sincerely,
Rev. Monsignor Michael M. Boland
As a parish we will no longer have an actual second collection for this need, but as a parish we send a contribution based on previous
years’ contributions. So we ask you increase your regular donations which become part of our parish’s donation to second collections.
Thank you for your generosity.
June 8, 2014
Pentecost Sunday
Pastoral Ministries
Contact Deacon Ken Zawadzki
Pastoral Ministry Director
Phone: 708.342.2400 Ext. 136
Email: [email protected]
Donating to
St.
Vincent de Paul has
become easier
through our new
ONLINE GIVING.
Go to www.ststephentinley.com and
click on the ONLINE GIVING logo to
the left of the screen to register and
make your donation. Thank you from
our St. Vincent de Paul Society.
If you or a parishioner close to you is in
need, please contact SVdP
at 708-342-2400 ext.205.
A representative will return your call
as soon as possible to arrange a
confidential conversation.
Confidentiality and Compassion
are cornerstones of our ministry
Pentecost:
Today as we celebrate
Pentecost, Jesus says to his
disciples: “Peace be with
you. As the Father has sent
me, so I send you.”
Is there a family you know who needs
assistance? Please call the Society of St.
Vincent de Paul so that together we can bring
peace to those who are hungry.
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Today is a brand new day …
Today is a brand new day …
“This is the day the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it.”
Psalm 118:24
Sometimes we don’t appreciate the day we live through and
complain about it until nightfall. Think about some times that you
should have been thankful to God for the day and failed. Looking
back, here are some thoughts on how to get through a difficult day.
Today is a brand new day, a delightful opportunity to begin again.
I must not be held hostage by yesterday’s pain. If my heart
remains open, and my spirit is right, yesterday’s pain becomes
today’s gain. I will grow into a better person through the
sufferings. Today is a brand new day and it needs to stand on its
own. Today is a brand new day and it’s the only one I have. I
refuse to let tomorrow’s concerns steal today’s joy. Today is a
brand new day, God’s gift for life investment. It is not to be
squandered by worry or regret.
Today is a brand new day. Sunrise reminds us to practice
resurrection. No problem is greater than the God who holds this
day in His hands. Today is a brand new day, so I’m going to go out
and live it.
“This is the day the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it.”
Last Sunday was National Cancer Survivors Day and I was invited
to a luncheon for Cancer Survivors given by Advocate Christ
Hospital. I found myself in a room full of fellow cancer survivors
and it was heartening to see so many people who have survived
this terrible disease and give all of us hope for a bright future. Who
is a cancer survivor? The National Cancer Survivors Day
Foundation defines a “Survivor” as anyone living with a history of
cancer – from the moment of diagnosis through the remainder of
life.
Advances in early detection and treatment are creating more
cancer survivors than ever before. However, survivors face many
challenges because of their diagnosis. To improve the quality of
life of cancer survivors, more resources, research, and survivorfriendly legislation is needed. Yes, this truly is the day the Lord has
made and I will rejoice and be glad in it as a fellow cancer
survivor. Give a hug to a cancer survivor today.
Blessings,
Deacon Ken Zawadzki
June 8, 2014
Pentecost Sunday
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June 8,2014—Pentecost Sunday
Come Holy Spirit, with your seven-fold
gifts. Inspire, enlighten, energize, and
encourage me to be a witness for the
gospel. (1 Corinthians 12: 3-7, 12-13). If
you think God is calling you to be a priest,
visit www.ChicagoPriest.com or contact
Fr. Francis Bitterman at
[email protected] or at
312-534-8298. For information on
religious life contact Sr. Elyse Ramirez,
OP at 312-534-5240 or
[email protected] and for the
Permanent Diaconate program contact
Deacon Bob Puhala at 847-837-4564 or
bpuhala @usmi.edu.
St. Vincent de Paul Drop boxes
We need your assistance in helping us to stop items such as furniture, baby items (car seats, strollers,
etc.) from being left at the St. Vincent de Paul drop boxes. The drop boxes are for items such as
clothing, shoes, etc.
The donations over the last few years have greatly increased which we are most thankful for.
Thank you for your help and co-operation.
Portiuncula Center for Prayer
"Women's Summer Retreat: Making Connections...Restoring Balance"
Wednesday, June 25, beginning with dinner at 5:30 until June 29 at Noon Fee: $350 (includes retreat, optional spiritual direction,
room and meals) Single-Day Options: Thursday, Friday, or Saturday (9:30-5) can be attended for $50 (includes presentation and
lunch)...There will be a morning presentation, time free in the afternoon, and a closing session from 4-5 pm each day.
Thursday, June 26: "Staying Centered...Finding Our Balance" We will tap into the wisdom of the Native American Medicine Wheel
and insights from Creation Spirituality as helps in embracing a spirituality for these times and "good medicine" for navigating the
twists and turns of our ordinary lives. PRESENTER: Mary Ruth Broz, RSM
Friday, June 27: "Dancing with the Scars" Who has the perfect body...or perfect mind and spirit for that matter? Could we come to
embrace who we are, the very person God has made, with all our gifts as well as our "scars" and personal challenges? God already
does precisely that! PRESENTER: Norma Janssen, OSF
Tinley Park Food Pantry
Spring has finally arrived!! The sun is shining and nature is blooming! What a great time to spring into action with
our Tinley Park Food Pantry. Your generosity is greatly appreciated each month as you help fill the shelves with top
quality food for our parishioners and neighbors. Did you know that St. Stephen Parish has created a section of the
food pantry for gluten free foods? Although all kinds of food are needed we would greatly appreciate gluten free
items in the upcoming months. Many food stores, Target and Wal-mart carry gluten free foods. Please mark your
bag “gluten free items” if you include those in your donations.
Please label your bag if it’s
Thank you so much for your continued generosity and support for the Tinley Park Food Pantry!
GLUTEN FREE !!
Military Corner
Please pray for our Military men and women on a daily basis for their safe return.
Capt. Anthony J. Cesaro
Major Vincent Cesaro
2nd Lt. Michael Chimienti
Lt. Amanda Griffith
Lcpl. Evan Grober
1st Lt. Michael Gryczka
Capt. Thomas Pierczynski
Capt. Christopher Mazurek Tsgt. Stephen Vlaming
Sgt. Dominic Messina
LCDR Marilyn Walsh
TSgt. Laura Langley
Major Thomas Walsh
SSgt. Carl Langley
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Pentecost Sunday
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REGISTRATION FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES 2014-2015
Registration for 2014-215 year has begun
for both families with children currently
in the program and for new families.
Registration for all class sessions will be
on a first come, first served basis. Please
try to register early. You may download
registration forms from the parish
website or stop by the religious
education office to register weekdays
Monday – Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to
4:00 p.m. and Friday
from 8:30 a.m. to
12:30 p.m.
For
additional information, call the religious
education office at 342-1544.
Growing With God Sunday School Registration
GWG is a Sunday School program for
registered children ages 3, 4 and 5/6
(Kindergarten). Ages for 2014-2015 are
based on the child's age on October 1,
2014. We meet in the Religious Education
classrooms during the entire 10am Mass.
Children will color, do a craft, sing and
have a snack all while learning the meaning
of the Gospel. They hear God's messages at
their level while their parents and older
siblings attend Mass. Classes are usually
held on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the
month from October until April. We also
sign a song at Mass during Advent and
perform a Palm Sunday Easter Pageant.
To register, please go to our Parish
Website: www.ststephentinley.com Click
on the youth tab, then the Growing with
God tab, and then on the 2014-2015
Registration packet link and return the
completed forms along with a $30 check
made payable to St. Stephen. Forms are
also available on the ledge outside the RE
Office door. Turn in your registration to
the Parish Office, the RE Office or put it in
our GWG clear mailbox in the small
hallway across from the Parish Office on the
left. SPACE IS LIMITED
TO THE FIRST 96
CHILDREN!
Don't
delay and register today!
Volunteer Information:
We are looking for Adults that would like
to teach or substitute in one of our
classrooms and for teens (8th grade and up)
who would like to help in our ministry as an
Aide. Aides should understand that it is a
school year commitment (14 classes from
October to April on the 1st & 3rd Sunday at
the 10am Mass), If interested, please
complete the volunteer form (available on
our website) and return it to the Parish
Office, the RE Office or put it in our GWG
clear mailbox in the small hallway across
from the Parish Office on the left.
Please contact Laura Laird with any
questions at [email protected]
Michigan “Wine Tasting” tour—Wednesday, June 25th
The St. Stephen Seniors—”Young @
Heart” are sponsoring this tour and invite
you to join this fun trip. We will visit two
wineries “Lemon Creek” and “Tabor Hill”
where you may taste various wines. The
tour also includes luncheon in Baroda,
Michigan. The bus will depart from St.
Stephen parking lot (9am and return
approx. 5:30pm).The price is $68 per
person.
For more information,
please contact Joan Kapala
at 815-534-5111.
STUDENTS FOR LIFE OF ILLINOIS
Recent national surveys have shown this
generation of youth is remarkably pro-life
and growing stronger in their position.
Students for Life of Illinois is helping.
Kevin Grillot is Executive Director of
Students for Life of Illinois (SLI). SLI is
part of Students for Life Across America
which is the largest youth pro life
organization in America and is dedicated
to tirelessly equipping students so that
they can defend the pre-born and help
their mothers on campuses. They have
helped to build over 700 student-pro-life
organizations and have trained tens of
thousands of students to be effective
pro-life leaders and activists across the
nation.
Students for Life of Illinois is
building a vibrant and growing pro-life
community on college campuses across
Illinois. They are motivating and training
Attention All Mass Greeters
The Greeter’s schedule for July, August
and September 2014 will be available on
the first week of July in the magazine
racks on the west wall of the narthex. For
current greeters, if you want to make
changes to your schedule please let me
know by June 15th. Finally, we always
welcome new members to the Greeter’s
Ministry; the only requirement is a great
smile and welcoming attitude!
Please phone me for complete details.
Deacon Joe, 708-342-2400.
students to take a stand for life and to
become active in building a positive loving
pro-life community. Find out what
Students for Life is doing in Illinois, how
they are changing campuses, how you can
help and how you can take a stand for life.
Come hear Kevin Grillot on Wednesday,
June 18th, 7:00 PM at St. Michael
Church, 14327 Highland Ave, in Orland
Park, IL
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Teens Growing in Faith Upcoming Events
T.G.I.F.
Teens Wanted for the St. Stephen Co-Ed Softball Team
We practice once a week and play 1 game per week against other
churches during the summer. No experience necessary-this is a fun
league. Anyone graduating 8th grade thru graduating high school is
eligible. There is a tournament at the end of the season. For more
information email [email protected] and an
708-342-2400, ext. 149 or
at
information packet will be emailed back to you or call/text Karen
[email protected].
Dillon 708-560-4659.
If you are interested in more
information about the Youth Ministry,
please contact Karen Dillon at:
SONTREASURE ISLAND VBS WISH LIST
Calling all Parents, Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles…. We need your help!
Please take a look at the following list. Any items that we get donated helps us to keep the cost of our camp down. Any extra items
that we receive, we donate to the Tinley Food Pantry. If you are able to donate, please drop the items off to the Religious Ed office
marked BIBLE CAMP. Please drop all items off by Wednesday, June 11th.
Animal cookies
Beach Balls
ChexMix (no nuts please)
Chocolate Chips
cupcake liners
Fabric paint
Foam glue
foam/nerf balls
goldfish crackers
gumdrops
gummy fish
Hula hoops
jump ropes
large cans of lemonade mix
Mini marshmallows
Napkins
paint brushes
Permanent Markers
Plain Cheerios
Plain Goldfish
Plain Graham Crackers
Plain M&M’s
Plastic knives, forks and spoons
Plastic table cloths
playground balls
Raisins
Red peel-n-pull string Twizzlers
Ritz-like crackers
Sidewalk chalk
Small round pretzels
Sponges
Swim Rings
tacky glue
Teddy grahams
Toothpicks
Townhouse Crackers
tubes of colored frosting
tug of war ropes
Vanilla Wafer cookies
White card stock paper
yogurt covered raisins
Moms and Tots
Join us at Moms and Tots! Moms and
Tots is a casual playgroup that meets on
Tuesdays between 9:30 and 11:00. It is a
fun free way to get out with your little
one(s). New moms, dads, tots, and babies
are always welcome! We meet in the
church, Room 161, however, if spring
weather permits we may move to Kiwanis
Park. It is located near the southwest side
of the church parking lot. We hope to see
you there! If you have any questions feel
free to contact
Catholic Family Day at
Six Flags Great America
Catholic Family Day at Six Flags Great America is on Sunday,
June 22. The celebration will begin with Mass at 9:30am in
the outdoor Wilderness Theatre before the park opens at
10:30am. Tickets are available at a reduced rate of $34 per
person. You can also select the picnic package for $47.62 per
person that includes park admission and an all-you-can-eat
buffet. To order your tickets click on the link
www.SixFlags.com/GreatAmerica and it will take you to
the site to buy your tickets. Enter promo
code: CATHOLIC. To RSVP for Mass click
on [email protected]
Julie at [email protected] or
(708)299-9404.
Solidarity in Fullness;
Fullness in Solidarity Conference
Please join us for the “Solidarity in Fullness; Fullness in Solidarity”
Conference on June 10th and 11th, 2014!
Join the Office for Catechesis and Youth Ministry along with the Office for Peace and Justice
and the Respect Life Office to explore exactly what solidarity means and how to make it a
part of fostering the growth of today’s young people. The keynote speaker will be Fr. Tony
Ricard from New Orleans who will tie in the topics of freedom, equality and respect. For
times, location, to register and more, visit www.youthministry-archchicago.org/solidarity.
I would like to make an appeal to those in possession of greater resources, to public
authorities and to all people of good will who are working for social justice: never tire
of working for a more just world, marked by greater solidarity!
- Pope Francis July 25th, 2013
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Pentecost Sunday
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Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School
Preschool Summer Camp
Open to all three and four year olds. Must be potty trained.
JUNE 23rd-27th
Summertime Fun
JULY 14th-18th
Farmer’s Garden
AUGUST 4th-8th
Under the Big Top
Summer is here and it’s time to celebrate!
First, we’ll learn what we need to do to stay
safe in the summer sun. Then, we’ll pretend to
visit some fun summer spots for crafts and
activities galore!
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 AM
Camps 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
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, two, or all three camps for a summer of fun! Each camp
is $55 or attend all three for $150.
_____ June
_____ July
_____ August
CARDINAL BERNARDIN SCHOOL
Summer Custodian Position Available
CJB is looking for a Custodian from 6/15 -- 8/15, who will assist with general cleaning within the school, as
well as some painting. The candidate must be able to read and follow instructions, be adaptable and flexible,
and able to respond to situations and problems as they arise. The ability to handle basic tools for light
maintenance and repairs is necessary. Pay is $10.00 per hour with a maximum of 25 hours a week. Scheduling
will be made in accordance with needs. Please email resume to [email protected] for consideration.
Please join our Friday morning Scripture study. We meet in Room 126 and start at 8:45 AM until 10 AM. We
learn from each other and from our facilitator, and have interesting discussions. If you would like more
information please contact, just at 708-479-6980, or e-mail [email protected] is a great time to join our
Bible study as we will be starting a new book on May 30 which will be the Letter of James, and on June 6 we will
start the First Letter of Peter.
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Pentecost Sunday
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ST. STEPHEN TEENS
SUMMER SIX FLAGS TRIP
Wednesday, July 16, 2014 $50.00 per person
(includes park admission & transportation)
(if you have a season ticket and just want transportation the fee is $20 for bus)
On Wednesday, July 18, 2012 the Teen Group of St. Stephen’s will spend the day at Six Flags in Gurnee, Illinois. All teens entering 8th grade & up are invited to participate. We will take a school bus which will depart at 8:30 a.m. SHARP from the
church parking lot and return approximately 10:00 pm. Please complete the form below keeping this upper portion for your information. Return your form with payment (cash or checks payable to St. Stephen) to the church office marked
“Attn: TGIF-Six Flags Trip” no later than Wednesday, July 16, 2014. Space is limited and fills up quickly! Contact Karen
Dillon at 708-560-4659 (call/text) or [email protected] with any questions.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Cut and return this form with payment
LIABILITY RELEASE FORM
Participant’s Name: __________________________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number: ______________________ Birth Date:__________ Year in School _____________
Cell Number: ________________________ Email:___________________________________________
Emergency Contact: ________________________ Emergency Phone Number: _____________________
I, _____ ____________________________ (parent/guardian name), give permission to my above named son/daughter to attend Six Flags
Trip on July 16, 2014 with the St. Stephen Deacon & Martyr Teen Group. I hereby release and indemnify St. Stephen Parish and it’s staff and
volunteers and the Catholic Bishop of Chicago from any and all liability arising from claims of any kind or nature whatsoever from my child’s participation in youth group events. If needed for health reasons, I give permission for my child to be evaluated, diagnosed, treated, and/or given
medication in accordance with standard medical practice by licensed medical personnel. Finally, I agree to accept any and all financial responsibilities as a result of scheduling medical treatment. My child agrees to abide by all the rules and regulations stated by St. Stephen staff. I understand
that St. Stephen Parish will not be liable if my child fails to cooperate with regulations, and that any infraction of the rules may result in immediate
dismissal from the event at my expense.
___________________________________________________ ____________________________
(Parent/Guardian Signature)
(Date)
Medical Insurance Information:
Regular Physician __________________________________ Phone: __________________________
Insurance Co. _______________________________________________________________________
Policy Holder __________________________ Policy Group/ID # ___________________________
Please list any allergies or special concerns your child may have: ______________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Space is limited – NO LATE FORMS WILL BE ACCEPTED!
June 8, 2014
Pentecost Sunday
P AGE 10
Welcome to the Marriage Center
Marriages
Andrew & Jodi Cachey
Keith & Jill Seper
Jaroslaw & Agnieszka Szkod
Banns I Matt Kroke & Lauren McGrath
Nicholas Paefka & Joanna Trofimuk
Zbigniew Swider & Karolina Tylka
Richard Data & Lily Joy
Banns II Bryan Kovach & Jackie Kwiecinski
Andrew Thacher & Alexandria Keen
Steven Haefliger & Emily Larson
Banns III Stephen Wosinski & Katrina Madera
Jeff Malek & Joanna Kowalczyk
Joe Sheahan & Kelly Murnane
Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass
The Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass will be held on Sunday, September 14, 2014, at 2:45 PM, at Holy Name
Cathedral, 735 North State Street, Chicago, Illinois. Couples married in 1964 interested in attending this celebration
should contact their parish to register. For further information call the Marriage and Family Ministries Office
at 1-312-534-8351 or visit the website: www.marriageandfamilyministries.org.
Msza sw. z okazji
W niedzielę 14 września br., o godzinie 2:45 po południu w Katedrze Świętego Imienia (Holy Name Cathedral), przy ulicy
735 N. State Street w Chicago, Illinois, odbędzie się uroczysta Msza święta z okazji
50-tej rocznicy zawarcia związku małżeńskiego. Pary, ktόre zawarły związek małżeński w roku 1964 proszone są o
skontaktowanie się ze swoją parafią w celu dokonania rejestracji. Aby zasięgnąć dodatkowych informacji prosimy skontaktować się
z naszym biurem, 1-312-534-8351 lub odwiedzić naszą witrynę internetową: www.marriageandfamilyministries.org.
Infant Jesus of Prague Prayer Group
The Infant Jesus of Prague prayer group invites you to a Healing Service & Mass on Monday, July 7 at 7:30pm at Infant Jesus of
Prague Church located at Flossmoor Rd. & Leavitt Ave. in Flossmoor, IL. It is held the first Monday of every Month at 7:30pm and
is wheel chair accessible. For more information, call Bettyann Hall 708-799-1234
Joyful Again Program
Are you widowed? Have you reached a crossroads? Are you at a turning point? Do you want to move forward with your life, while
still treasuring your memories? The Joyful Again program brings understanding and hope to help you in your life’s new journey.
What: Workshop/retreat for Widowed Men and Women Where: St. Julie Billiart Parish, Tinley Park, IL When: June 28 & 29,
2014.
For information or to register call: Joyful Again Widowed Ministry 708-354-7211 Early registration is encouraged.
St. Stephen’s Respect Life Ministry
“You are called to stand up for life!” -Pope John Paul II
St. Stephen’s Respect Life Ministry gathers for prayer and planning on the 3rd Thursday each month in room 126 at 7pm in the
parish office. The Respect Life Ministry focus is upon dignity of life issues. Our goal is to make concerns known, educate our faith
community on the particulars, and provide support and assistance for Catholic life concerns through prayer and action.
If you have any questions please contact Deacon Bill Schultz at the parish office.
June 8, 2014
Pentecost Sunday
P AGE 11
Informacje Dotyczące Duszpasterstwa w Parafii Sw. Śzczepana
W ciago calego roku Msza Św. w niedziele w języku polskim jest o godz. 1PM
-Pierwszy piątek miesiąca: Spowiedz of 7-8pm Msza o 8pm
-Pierwsza sobota miesiąca: od godz. 7pm-9:30pm
-W kazdy czwartek jest calodzienna adoracja Najswietszego Sakramentu
-Spowiedz w kazdą sobote of godz. 8:45-9:30am
-Chrzty w języku polskim odbywaja sie w kazdą niedziele miesiąca
-Nauki przedmalzenskie w języku polskim odbywaja sie za umuwieniem
-Ślub w języku polskim prosimy zglaszać sześć mięsicy wcześniej
-Po bliższe imformajce proszę dzwonić do biura parafialnego pod numer 1(708) 342- 2400 wew 137
Prawda i Kościół
Pismo Święte pozwala nam poznać głęboką prawdę, prawdę nie będącą tylko wspomnieniem przeszłości,
która minęła i stała się historią. Prawda ta jest nadal rzeczywistością dzisiejszego Kościoła i Kościoła
wszystkich czasów, bo jest nią Duch Święty. To On nas poucza, kieruje nami i „popycha” nas we właściwych
kierunkach.
Towarzyszy nam od naszego początku aż do końca, od chrztu świętego po namaszczenie olejami świętymi.
Jest obecny we wszystkich sakramentach świętych, które są znakiem niewidzialnej łaski, udzielanej nam
przez Boga. To Duch Święty uzdalnia nas do modlitwy czy przygotowuje do dobrej spowiedzi. Nam
pozostaje tylko być otwartymi na to, co czyni w nas i dookoła nas.
Wszelkie nasze przymioty, charyzmaty, uczucia i decyzje są Jego dziełem, bo to z Jego natchnienia rodzą się
w naszych sercach. To On jest Dawcą Łask, światłością sumień, radością serc, ochłodą w pracy, utuleniem w
płaczu, On leczy rany, nagina, co harde, rozpala, co zimne, co zbłąkane prowadzi do przystani zbawienia.
Duch Święty jest Duchem posłanym przez Chrystusa, aby dokonał w nas dzieła uświęcenia, które On nam
wysłużył na ziemi. Dziękujmy Panu Jezusowi za Jego dary. Dziękujmy za dar pokoju. To jeden z
najcenniejszych darów, jaki może spocząć w ludzkim sercu. To dar, który promieniuje taką mocą, że ucisza
nawet najbardziej roztrzęsionych.
Różne są dary łaski, lecz ten sam Duch; różne też są rodzaje posługiwania, ale jeden Pan; różne są wreszcie
działania, lecz ten sam Bóg, sprawca wszystkiego we wszystkich. Wszystkim zaś objawia się Duch dla
[wspólnego] dobra.” (1 Kor 12,5-7). Wolna wola, dana nam przez Boga, czasami prowadzi do błędnych
decyzji i osądów, do złych działań. Zdając sobie z tego sprawę, tym bardziej powinniśmy wierzyć i dziękować
Bogu za dzisiejsze Święto i za to, że poprzez Ducha Świętego spływają na nas Jego Dary. Dziękujmy
słowami Sekwencji „Daj Twoim wierzącym, w Tobie ufającym, siedmiorakie dary. Daj zasługę męstwa, daj
wieniec zwycięstwa, daj szczęście bez miary.”
DUCHU ŚWIĘTY, wybaw nas od braku serca wobec naszych bliźnich i rozpal w nas ogień Twojej miłości –
Ciebie prosimy, wysłuchaj nas Duchu Święty.
Rosary Website
A beautiful place where one can close their mind to everything around them and simply contemplate Jesus and
Mary. It is an uncomplicated format to use, uncluttered by ads or anything else. It is for everyone (individuals,
families, groups) to use at no cost. This is God's work, created with love and it purely seeks to enrich people's faith
through, what has always been, a beautiful prayer. You can find it at www.therosary3.com.
June 8, 2014
P AGE 12
Pentecost Sunday
Church Calendar
Sun 06-08
Baby Nursing #153
Narthex...SVDP Food Collection
Pentecost | 11:00 AM Welcoming & Parish Reg LMR, #158/159
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Baptism
Mon 06-09 7:30 PM Finance Committe #126
Tues 06-10 1:15 PM Pastoral Staff #126 | 6:30 PM Bible Camp Mtg #158/159
7:30 PM Highlanders #170/171/172/173 | 7:30 PM Rosary Daily Chapel
Wed 06-11 6:30 PM Bible Camp Mtg #158/159
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Adult Choir Church
7:30 PM Men's Club #125/126
Thurs 06-12 8:30 AM - 6:30 PM Adoration of Blessed Sac Daily Chapel with Rosary @ 8:30am
8:45 AM Art & Environment #167
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM Benediction Daily Chapel followed by Divine Mercy Prayers
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Praise Band Church
Fri 06-13
Sat 06-14
Baby Nursing #153 | Narthex...Bible Camp T-Shirts
Sun 06-15
Baby Nursing #153 | Father's Day
Narthex...Bible Camp T-Shirts | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Baptism
11:00 AM Welcoming & Parish Reg LMR, #158/159
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Baptism
6-15
Lector
5:00 PM
Clausen,Samantha
Lewitke,Jerry
Eucharistic Houlihan,Annette
Agresti,Helen
Baste,Chona
Vagena,Elaine
Genardo,Patricia
Smith,Patrick
Bodinet, Rachel
Bodinet, Nicole
Jefferies,Michelle
Baste, Choleen
Witry,Bernard
Mangan,Melissa
Altar
Tunney,Brigid
Papa, Natalie
Kras,Kyle
Celebrant Fr Jay
Deacons
Dcn Bill E.
Greeters
Delphine Dermody
Jean Coughlin
Tracy Kielak
Pete Kielak
7:00 AM
8:30 AM
Anderson,Mary Kay
Pazin,Mary Jeanne
Beaudin,Greg
Sportiello,Yolanda
Dressel,Judy
Guglielmo,Massimo
Dressel,Allan
Janssens,Virginia
Erzinger,Ruth
Crane,Sally
Bellettiere, A J Slechter,Ed
Belling,Robert Benkowski,Lisa
Smajo,Jonathan Hill,Rosemary
Smajo,Geri
Albee,Dawn
Smajo,Nicholas Labriola,Lawrence
Labriola,Sue
Kamholz,Barbara
Miguel,Ihidia
Brouch,John
Coughlin,Charlie Wiltjer,Jason
Conover,Dominic
Nowak,Haley
Fr Jay
Fr Greg
Dcn Bill S.
Dcn Bill S.
Amparo Hughes
Danny Hughes
Mary Ellen Kut
Michael Kut
10:00 AM
Hilbert,Mary Beth
DuMais,Brian
Wernet,Guy
Brennan,Joyce
Anderson,Shirley
Stephans,Kathy
McCauley, Kara
Davidson,Jacqueline
Daly, Lynn
Lindenmeyer,Elaine
Vaitkus,Charlotte
Labriola, Daniela
Lestarczyk,Mary
Grivetti,John
Marth,Karly
Purcell,Jake
LaPapa,Michael
Fr Tim Guthridge
Dcn Pete
Linda Giroux
Anna Williams
Dorothy Meyrick
Bob Meyrick
11:30 AM
Flaherty, Shannon
Kelsey,Kevin
Lachat,Ann Marie
Lingle,Karen
Brady,Bette
Brady,William
Robison,Anne
Sullivan,Janet
Kolloway,Mike
Voltolina,Jeanette
Tierney,Abigail
Gamino,Theresa
Dometita,Levie
Trump,Rick
Bugos,Kevin
Germino,Meghan
Bujnowski,Henry
Fr Tim Guthridge
Dcn Joe
Joan Beck
Jim Hughes
Rose Romano
Carol DeJoris
1PM
Budz,Janina
Giba,Roman
Boblak,Andrej
Kwiatkowski,S.
Kita,Barbara
.
Fr Greg
Counters
Sun 6-8
Team #1
Sun 6-15
Team #2
June 8, 2014
Pentecost Sunday
6/8
Sunday
7:00am For the People
Anna Mazeikis
8:30am Ed Walsh
Dec'd Members of Fry Family
10:00am Joseph & Verna Franckowiak
M/M Joseph Lindenmeyer
11:30am Michael Sassone
Earl Carone
1:00pm Bronistawa Cwyl
Za Dusze w Czyscu Cierpiace
6:15pm Sally Pardini
6/9
8:00am
6/10
8:00am
6/11
8:00am
6/12
8:00am
6/13
8:00am
6/14
8:00am
5:00pm
6/15
7:00am
8:30am
Pray for Our Sick
req.by
req.by
req.by
req.by
req.by
req.by
req.by
req.by
req.by
The Family
Maeve Walsh
Joanne & Tom Fry
Son & Daughter
M/M Dick Lindenmeyer
Ann Freeburn
The Family
The Family
req.by
Geraldine Barnes
Joann Guci
req.by Michael Neyland & Colin Toon
Monday
Mary Helen Kaesberg
req.by Terri Harmening
Flora & Harry Johnson
req.by Emily Johnson
Tuesday
Purgatorial Society
Mary Ann Gastonguay
req.by Bern Daley
Wednesday
Jack Downey
req.by Linda McCauley
Ralph Provenzano
req.by Bob & Nancy Belling
Thursday
Adolfo Sumera
req.by Connie Sumera
William & Marilyn Coffey
req.by The Coffey Family
Friday
Elvira Dometita
req.by The Family
Roger Johnson, Jr.
req.by Emily Johnson
Julia Wegner
req.by Ted Wegner
Saturday
Adeline Broznowski
req.by Toni Twarok
Richard Czerniak
req.by Wife & Family
Int. of 62nd Wedding Anniv. For Don & Mary Smith
Al DeNovellis
req.by Debbie, Melissa & Families
Robert Przybylski
req.by Dorothy Kouba
Gibbons & McLean Families
req.by The McLean Family
Henry Wisniewski
req.by The Family
Barbara Moran
req.by Mike & Mary Moran
Sunday
For the People
Joe Stalcup, Jr.
req.by Linda & Joe Stalcup
Frank Balestri
req.by Tony & Roxanne Pantano
Raymond Norbot
req.by The Family
10:00am Megan Gilligan
M/M Lowell Adams
11:30am Jim McCauley
Joseph Gembala & Peter Kiec
1:00pm Karl Cislak
Marian Pawlowski
6:15pm Hugh Twomey
Ed Bedno
req.by
req.by
req.by
req.by
req.by
req.by
req.by
req.by
The Family
M/M Dick Lindenmeyer
Jim McCauley, Jr.
Dore
Leona Cislak
The Family
Mike Twomey
Karen & Scott McGinnis
Albert Agresti
Rosemary Anhalt
Kristen Baldyga
Julie Barth
Arlene Beavan
Remi Benkowski
Augustina Braccolino
Frank Braccolino
Kathie Brosius
Tammy Burns
Thomas Conners
Matthew Cutro
Norma Davenport
Keira Dempsey
Janice Dorff
Joe Dorff
John Drahos
Lottie Fornek
Caroline Grady
Fran Grousnick
Betty Judycki
Mary Kester
Lillian Kurzawski
P AGE 13
Mary Lestarczyk
Steve Mangan
Kathleen Marek
Karley Marth
Anna Rose McGrath
Amber Naughton
James Nowakowski
Nathan Parry
Carmen Pignatiello
Pat Pignatiello
Dianne Przybylski
Kevin Renderman
Dolores Richerme
Betty Ruzich
Edward Rydzewski
Annette Schaefer
Nicole Siedschlag
Rachel Swallow
Joseph Tierney
Alex Udaykee
Jane Van Duch
Kelly Weiss
Hobert Welling
And for all for whom our parish is asked to pray
To help keep the list of names read at Mass and placed in
the bulletin accurate and current, we will keep the name
of a non-parishioner who is an immediate family member
of our parishioner on the list at Mass for two weeks and
in the bulletin for two weeks. For a parishioner, we will
keep the name on the list at Mass for four weeks and in
the bulletin for 60 days. We ask that an immediate family
member call after 4 weeks if you wish to have the name
continued to be read at Mass.
Pray for Our Deceased
Judith Dwyer
Stanley Reczek
Weekly Readings
Sun
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thur
Fri
Sat
Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b
1 Kgs 17:1-6/Mt 5:1-12
1 Kgs 17:7-16/Mt 5:13-16
Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3
1 Kgs 18:41-46/Mt 5:20-26
1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-16/Mt 5:27-32
1 Kgs 19:19-21/Mt 5:33-37
Welcome to Our Newly Baptized
Lyla Christine Sears
Szymon Sporn
June 8, 2014
Pentecost Sunday
St. Stephen's Days at Gatto's
E a r n $$$$ f or S t. S te p h e n ’s Pa r i s h! !!
Have lunch or dinner at Gatto's on the 2nd or 4th Wednesday of the month
and help in raising funds for St. Stephen’s parish. The parish will receive
15% of the before tax cost of your meal. Please present this coupon to your
server or ask your server to write St. Stephen's Men's Club on your
bill. This applies to Dine-in or Carryout!!
P AGE 14
Gatto’s Restaurant & Bar
St. Stephen’s Men’s Club
2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month
Present this coupon to your server
Dine-In or Carryout
Donation
(before Tax)
15%
COUNSELOR AVAILABLE
Michele L. Nowak, LCPC, is available to provide counseling to individuals and couples right here at St.
Stephen parish! Michele is an experienced professional counselor who has worked with all age groups and
issues. She is a staff member of The Hollbrook Counseling Center of Catholic Charities. Blue Cross / Blue
Shield accepted. Those without insurance are eligible for sliding scale fees based on income & number of dependents. Appointments
can be made by calling (708) 586-1365. The first session is free for all who are members of St. Stephen.
Pop Tabs collection to benefit the Ronald McDonald Houses of Chicago .
A collection bin for pop tabs is located in the nw corner of the narthex and in all RE classrooms.
Thank you for your support!
Please Recycle Your Newspapers, Magazines, etc. into our green and yellow recycling bins located in the Parking Lot.
Youth Ministry of St. Stephen will earn money from your donation.
Thank you to all who advertise in our bulletin. Please patronize our advertisers!