August, 17 - St Ferdinand Church

 www.stferdinandchurch.com Page Two 20th Ordinary Sunday Mass Intentions
MONDAY — August 18, 2014 8:00‐RoseCarrararq.Family
12:00PM(Noon)‐MassinEnglish
7:00PM‐MassinPolish
August 17, 2014 The sanctuary lamps
this week are lit for:
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Marriage Banns
TUESDAY — August 19, 2014 8:00AM‐BirthdayblessingforAmaliaCartagenarq.Nice
12:00PM(Noon)‐SerafinaDurann1stAnnrq.Family
7:00PM‐MassinPolish
First: Krzysztof Krzyszowicz and Barbara Peszko Second: Michal Pocarovsky and Katarzyna Kaczmarczyk Radoslaw Ziobron and Izabela Pokorska Third: Krzysztof Sopala and Mariola Kaminska Robert Namirowski and Anna Rzepka WEDNESDAY — August 20 — Memorial of St. Bernard 8:00AM‐MassinEnglish
12:00PM(Noon)‐MassinEnglish
7:00PM‐MassinPolish
THURSDAY — August 21—Memorial of St. Pius X 8:00AM‐MassinEnglish
12:00PM(Noon)‐MassinEnglish
7:00PM‐MassinPolish
Congratulations!
FRIDAY— August 22— Memorial of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:00AM‐K.A.Thomasrq.RoyFamily
12:00PM‐(Noon)‐MassinEnglish
7:30PM‐MassinPolish
Congratulations and best wishes to the couple married in our church last week: Nirav Shah and Juliana Pike SATURDAY— August 23, 2014 7:00AM‐MassinPolish
8:00AM‐FelipeKalawrq.KalawFamily
11:00AM‐WeddingLiturgy:
KrzysztofSopalaandMariolaKaminska
3:00PM‐WeddingLiturgy:
RobertNamirowskiandAnnaRzepka
5:00PM‐FredBrinskellyrq.AnagroneFamily
SUNDAY— August 24, 2014— 21th Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:00AM‐Ozdrowie,Bożebł.iopiekęMatkiBożejwczasie
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8:30AM‐JohnAntosSr.19thAnnrq.Family
10:00AM–PhyllisTomas
10:15AM–w12rocznicęślubuMartyiMariusza
‐ozdrowie,Bożebł.iopiekęMatkiBożej
LudzmierskiejdlawszystkichczłonkówKołaPodhalani
MiłośnikówTatr,ichrodzin,opiekunaduchowegoi
zmarłych:StanisławKowalkowski‐pierwszyzałożycielw
10r.śmierci,JózefZachemskiw10r.śmierci,Stanisław
Hajnosw10r.śmierci,JanSonderw9r.śmierci,Maria
Wróbelw7r.śmierci,FranciszekSzczęchw6r.śmierci,
AnielaSonderw1r.śmierci,StanisławKrupaw3‐miesiące
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12:30PM–JosephinePaternorq.TonyMangiaracina
3:00PM–MassinPolish
5:00PM–BirthdayblessingforMarylaHawekotterq.Mom
7:00PM‐MassinPolish
We Welcome in Baptism
Viktoria Amelia Ciukaj daughter of Lukasz and Magdalena (Szamocka)Ciukaj Garin Aguirre son of Noel and Christina Marie ( Beres) Aguirre Jacob Rivera son of Isaac Ramon Rivera and Christina Marie Beres DEVOTIONS
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION ‐ Held each Thursday following the 8:00 a.m. Mass until 6:45p.m. DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET Divine Mercy Chaplet is prayed in English everyday from Monday to Friday following 8:00 a.m. Mass. Please take a short break from your busy life and join the ladies in prayers. On every Saturday right after 8:00 a.m. Mass prayer to St. Anne is being said. Please stop by the Church and offer to God at least a few moments of your time. August 17, 2014 20th Ordinary Sunday Remember in Prayer
As members of the parish faith community, it is our responsibility to remember both in concrete and spiritual ways those who cannot celebrate with us each week because they are ill. Those who are sick in turn, remember all of us daily in their prayers and in their sufferings. We experience many blessings because of their remembering us. And so...please remember in your prayers: Irene Rowe Mary Ayello Florence Magro Anthony R. Coco Lottie Chrapla Violet Del Vacchio Rosalie Anastos Edward Waytula Pat Ostrowski William Keleher Arlene Garcia Diana Krzyzanowski Nick Paolino Theresa Duval Adam Shershen Bernice Lutke Jean Staniszewski Josephine Coco Laura Schofield Calvin Upton Julie D’Agostino Luna Family Margery Janz Brianna Jurczykowski Susan Milostan Robert Malek Michael F. Coco Tish Vanoni Jodi Mack Geraldine Mack Agnes Coco Ester Baran Isabell Beyer Deadra Kusek Stanley Podgorny Marietta Falbo Laverne Greco Steve Johns Barbara Alderson Bernadine Jablonski Henryk Sykula Anna DeBold Kathleen Barr Mary Haltin Virginia Starsiak Veena Bhat Pat Flynn Veronica Segovia Frances Skrabacz Marion Watermann Richard Behrendt Irene & Joseph Biancalana Steve Garorowski Grace Miceli Marcey Iwanski Sue Buzinski Dolly D’Agostino Jerry Mack Joann Grzeskowiek Wiliam Reynen Christeen Gross Gerald Marcelo Virginia Keleher Sophie Kamysz Neil Steppen A Prayer for the Armed Forces
Our Stewardship
of Treasure
Envelopes — $5,076.00 Loose — $2,942.00 TOTAL: $8,018.00 Thank you for sharing your „TREASURE” with St. Ferdinand Parish Bóg zapłać! PLEASE REMEMBER ST. FERDINAND PARISH IN YOUR WILL
Thank you!
The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention. ~OscarWilde
Sincere THANK YOU to all who give their time to keep our church clean. Thank you for your faithfulness and dependability. Please know that your help is very much valued and appreciated. May God bless you abundantly. CHURCH CLEANING Anyone interested in helping to clean our church is welcome to join us: Mondays at 5:00 pm and/
or Fridays at 10:00 am LITURGICAL MINISTRIES
for the weekend of August 23/24 Almighty God, stretch forth Your mighty arm to strengthen and protect the men and women of our Armed Forces. As they face the myriad of challenges and decisions that each day is destined to bring, may they be anchored by their faith, protected by Your presence and com‐
forted by the knowledge that they are loved by You and by this community of faith. Grant that, meeting danger with courage, and all occasions with discipline loyalty, they may truly serve the cause of justice and peace to the honor of your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Page Three
SUNDAY, August 10, 2014 MASS TIME LECTOR EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS SATURDAY, AUGUST 23 5:00 PM E. DeLeon J. Lohrmann, M. McGinnis SUNDAY, AUGUST 24 8:30 AM D. Camara 10:00 AM Sr. J. Pertle (chapel) P. Macias, T. Czosnyka M.A. Barnhart, D. Antos, D. Ash, T. Anaya, E. Anaya
12:30 PM
J. Zarate S. Kass, W. Rodriguez 5:00 PM M. Syodia H. Syodia, M. Lay SPC Jeffrey Foerster August 17, 2014 20th Ordinary Sunday Page Four PRAYER TO ST. FRANCIS Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy. O, Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love; For it is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; it is in dying that we are born again to eternal life. Father Louis J. Cameli Rev. Louis J. Cameli is a priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago who was ordained in 1969. He served on the faculty of the University of Saint Mary of the Lake / Mun‐
delein Seminary in a num‐
ber of roles, including professor of spiritual theology, director of spiritual life, and president of the ecclesi‐
astical faculty of theology. Cameli was the founding director of the Office for Ongoing Formation of Priests of the Archdiocese and served as pastor of Divine Savior Par‐
ish in Norridge, Illinois. Appointed by Cardinal Francis George as the Archbishop’s Delegate for Formation and Mission, Cameli currently serves as a resource theologian to the agencies of the Archdiocese. He holds a doctorate in theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. Page Five 20th Ordinary Sunday August 17, 2014 Attention representatives of all groups and parish organizations The Annual Calendar Meeting for all heads of parish clubs and organizations will take place THIS COMING TUESDAY, AUGUST 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria. All heads or representatives of each group are requested to be present. Thank you! Religious Education for Grades K‐8 will start September 21st Classes will begin at 8:30AM till 9:45AM in the school and are followed by attendance at 10:00AM Mass in the Chapel with the whole family. For information please call Sr. Anna Strycharz, DRE (773) 622‐3022 x352 from 7:30AM‐3:00PM We will have a registration/sign up on Sunday, September 14th and September 21st from 8:30AM until 12:00 Noon in the school office at 3131 N Mason Ave. Please bring your child’s baptismal certificate along with a $25.00 registration fee which will be deducted from your tuition. You may also come in to register your family from Monday thru Friday at the school office between the hours of 8:30AM to 2:00PM. If you have any questions, please call Sr. Anna Strycharz (773) 622‐3022x352. Registration for 1st grade and 7th grade are very important because sacramental preparation requires two year of attendance in a religious education program. We do have a special class for school age children who have not yet received the Sacrament of Baptism. CALL FOR ARTISTS, CRAFTERS AND VENDORS 18th Annual Art in the Park Arts, Crafts and Collectible Fair Sponsored by Toni Council Knights of Columbus Saturday and Sunday, September 20 & 21 Where: Portage Park, Chicago, IL (Irving Park, Central, Long & Bertau). Booth space of approximately 10x10 and both fee covers both days. For Application Form: call 773‐
530‐5182 or e‐mail: [email protected] Or download application at KofC‐1567.com EMERGENCY APPEAL FOR IRAQ Millions of our Iraqi brothers and sisters are suffering displace‐
ment and terror from the Islamic State of Iraq and greater Syria (ISIS). Religious minorities, including Christians, Shia Muslims, and Turken are being attacked and murdered. Please pray for peace and unity and consider donating to Catholic Relief Services: www.ChicagoPeaceAndJustice.org/
IraqEmergencyAppeal The Archdiocesan Office for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs, the ACT3 Network, and the global Lausanne Movement, are pleased to invite you to attend a special public event a bi‐lingual Catholic & Evangelical Conversation Thursday, September 11th, at 7 p.m. at the Conference Center of the University of Saint Mary of the Lake, 1000 East Maple Avenue, Mundelein, Illinois 60060 Pope Francis and Unity in Mission between Catholics and Evangelicals presentations by Dr. Norberto Saracco Pentecostal Pastor and Rector of the Theological Institute “FIEL” Personal Friend of Pope Francis, Buenos Aries, Argentina and Fr. Robert Barron, Rector of Mundelein Seminary and Founder of Word on Fire Panel & Conversation with Translation Dr. John H. Armstrong, President ACT3 Network and Fr. Thomas A. Baima Vicar for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs Archdiocese of Chicago There is no charge for this event but you must register at www.act3network.com. (Please do not call the seminary for information.) If the registrations exceed our room space then we will move to another location on the same campus but when you arrive on cam‐
pus, plan to come to the Conference Center first. You can find a photo and map of the conference center at http://www.usml.edu/conference‐center. Kolbe House Jail Ministry Mass Sunday, September 7 Kolbe House, the Jail Minis‐
try for the Archdiocese of Chicago, invites you to a bilingual (Spanish and Eng‐
lish) Mass at 3 p.m. on Sun‐
day, September 7, at As‐
sumption B.V.M. Parish, 2434 South California Ave‐
nue in Chicago. We especially invite anyone who is person‐
ally affected by incarceration, a victim of crime, or anyone who wants to be part of our ministry through prayer to at‐
tend this Mass. If you are an ex‐offender or have a loved one who is incarcerated, please come. If you need more information, please call Deacon Pablo or Fr. Arturo at Kolbe House: 773‐247‐0070 or email Pablo at [email protected]. August 17, 2014 20th Ordinary Sunday St. Pascal Parish: Mass Sept. 14, 2 p.m. and gala centennial celebration ending 100th anni‐
versary year, 4:30 p.m. at Elmcrest Banquets, (773) 725‐
7641. Aid for Women: Baby Steps 5K, Sept. 20, benefits Heather House, hosted by Junior Board, on Maryville Academy Cam‐
pus, 1150 N. River Road, Des Plaines, for more info, call (312) 621‐1100. Festa di Tutti i Santi: Aug. 24, Unity Mass 11 a.m., proces‐
sion and banners, food, games, live enter tainment, pony rides, bocce tournament, from noon‐5 p.m., at Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii, 1224 W. Lexington, (312) 421‐ 3756 Misericordia Family Fest: Sept. 7, 11 a.m.‐6 p.m., food, games, raffles, family fun, 6300 N. Ridge, for tickets and other info, call (773) 973‐6300. Marian Feast Days: Aug. 24, noon Mass, in honor of Our Lady of Czestochowa, music by the Lira Singers and Lisa Hall, at St. Isaac Jogues Church, 8101 W. Golf, Niles, (847) 966‐
1180. St. Tarcissus Night Players: auditioning cast Aug. 30, 4‐8 p.m., for fall production of “Starlight Express,” music by An‐
drew Lloyd Webber, first come, first served, be prepared to sing with your CD or a capella, St. Tarcissus auditorium, 6030 W. Ardmore, performances Nov. 1‐3 and Nov. 8‐10, for more info, call JoAnn Keto, at (773) 774‐ 8300. Casual Networking Evening: Aug. 25, 7‐9 p.m., make new contacts and ask questions, bring a friend, refreshments, at St. Hubert Ministry Center, 729 Grand Canyon, Hoffman Estates, for more info and other programs, call Bob Podgor‐
ski, at (847) 843-0020.
Quigley Preparatory Seminary: seeking combined classes of 1964 for Oct. 5, 5:30 p.m. Mass at Quigley, 835 N. Rush, with 7 p.m. dinner at Gibson’s, for more info, and to RSVP, contact Chuck Swangren before Sept. 10 at caswan‐
[email protected]. Tribunal Field Delegate Training: assisting petitioners pre‐
pare documents, Saturdays in September, 9 a.m.‐12:30 p.m., at Archbishop Quigley Center, 835 N. Rush, for info, call (312) 534‐ 8252. KSKJ Life‐American Slovenian Catholic Union: dinner and raffle to benefit Make‐A‐Wish Foundation, Sept. 14, 12:30 p.m., at Slovenian Catholic Center, 14252 Main, Lemont, RSVP to Joanne, at (773) 247‐3606. Page Six THIS WEEK AT ST. FERDINAND PARISH Monday — August 18, 2014 10:00AM—Friendship Club (Convent) 6:00PM — Cub Scouts (Convent) 6:00PM — Troop #51 (McManus Hall) 7:00PM— Knights of Columbus (Canning Hall) Tuesday — August 19, 2014 NO ACTIVITIES Wednesday — August 20, 2014 2:30PM — Jr. Legion of Mary (Convent) 5:00PM — Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena (Church) 6:00PM — Cub Scouts (Convent) 6:00PM — Kropeczki (Convent) 6:30PM — Legion of Mary (Convent) Thursday — August 21, 2014 2:30PM — Jr. Legion of Mary Adoration (Church) 6:00PM — Girls Scouts (Convent) 7:00PM — Filareci Choir (Chapel) Friday — August 22, 2014 9:00AM — Legion of Mary (Convent) 6:30PM — Pilgrim Virgin (Convent) Saturday — August 23, 2014 6:00PM — AA Meeting (Convent) Sunday— August 24, 2014 10:00AM — Highlanders Clun (MCManus Hall) 12:00PM — Baptism in Polish (Church) 4:00PM — Faustinum Meeeting (McManus Hall) Find a Catholic Church anywhere in the World www.masstimes.org Traveling Catholics to locate Mass times and information for Catholic Churches around the world. BULLETIN ARTICLES DEADLINE — The deadline for bulletin articles is 3:00 p.m. on the previous Friday preceding the Sunday of publication. All articles can be can emailed to: [email protected] or faxed to 773‐622‐5903 or dropped off at the parish office. August 17, 2014 20th Ordinary Sunday Page Seven COME OUT AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE
GRADUATING CLASS OF 2015
WHEN: AUGUST 23RD 2014 TIME: 9:00AM-3:00PM
WHERE: ST.FERDINAND SCHOOL PARKING LOT
CARS……$6.00
VANS……$8.00
TRUCKS……$10.00
August 17, 2014 20th Ordinary Sunday Page Eight From the Pastor’s desk
INVITATION TO JOIN THE MEMORIAL BRICK PROJECT AROUND THE STATUE OF THE BLESSED MOTHER The place on our property around the statue of the Blessed Mother is special because it commemorates our parishioners who have died during war. On Memorial Day each year, by the statue, we pray and we remember our hero parishioners who fought in many different corners of the world for peace and freedom, and have sacrificed their lives for God and country. During the months dediated to Blessed Mother, May and October, on each Saturday we pray together by at that statue, to praise Mary, Mother of God and ask for her care and through her intercession for our community and our families. Everyday, many people stop by the statue to reflect and pray. At the suggestion and initiative of the Polish Rosary Groups we would like to restore, clean up and fix up this site, lay brick stones, put up benches, plant flowers and trees around this very special place. This project will give us and our entire St. Ferdinand community a great opportunity to honor or memorialize a loved one. If you would like to leave a lasting remembrance, we invite you to participate in this project! It will be a special place to remember anyone and make a path for those who come after you and forever to stay in the hearts of St. Ferdinand families. The detailed information about purchasing a memorial brick in honor or in memory of someone is on the next page. Please fill out the order form and return to our parish office. Thank you. Father Jason Torba Pastor Page Nine 20th Ordinary Sunday August 17, 2014 August 17, 2014 20th Ordinary Sunday Page Ten Z biurka Ksiedza proboszcza
Zapraszamy do włączenia się w projekt zagospodarowania terenu wokół figurki Matki Bożej na naszej posesji parafialnej Miejsce to jest szczególne na posesji parafii św. Ferdynanda, ponieważ upamiętnienia naszych parafian, którzy zginęli podczas wojny. Każdego roku, w dniu Pamięci Narodowej (Memorial Day) podczas wspólnej modlitwy przy tej figurce pamiętamy o naszych parafialnych bohaterach, którzy walczyli w różnych częściach świata w obronie wolności i pokoju, poświęcając swoje życia dla Boga i Ojczyzny. W miesiącach maryjnych ‐ październiku i maju, w każdą sobotę zanosimy w tym miejscu wspólną modlitwę, chwaląc Maryję za Jej wstawienictwo i opiekę nad naszą wspólnotą parafialną oraz naszymi rodzinami. Ponadto wiele osób każdego dnia zatrzymuje się przy figurce na chwilę refleksji, czy modlitwy. Z inicjatywy Kół Żywego Różańca chcieliśmy to szczególne miejsce na naszej posesji parafialnej bardziej uporządkować, wyłożyć kostką i ustawić ławki oraz posadzić krzewy i kwiaty. Będzie to okazja dla każdego z nas, dla naszego pokolenia, którzy na początku nowego tysiąclecia uczestniczymy w życiu wspólnoty partafialnej św. Ferdynanda, aby nasze nazwiska lub nazwiska osób, które już odeszły od nas do Boga, pozostały w pamięci. Będą do wykupienia kostki brukowe, na których zostanie umieszczone nasze imię i nazwisko, nazwisko rodziny lub imię i nazwisko osoby zmarłej. Formularz zamówienia i szczegolowe informacje znajduja sie na stronie 9. Bóg zapłać! Ks. Zdzislaw Torba August 17, 2014 20th Ordinary Sunday Page Eleven August 17, 2014 20th Ordinary Sunday NOWENNA PRZED UROCZYSTOŚCIĄ MATKI BOSKIEJ CZĘSTOCHOWSKIEJ Koła Żywego Różańca zapraszają wszystkich do wzięcia udziału w 9‐cio dniowej Nowennie i tym samym uczczenia Święta Matki Bożej Częstochowskiej. Nowenna rozpocznie się w niedzielę 17 sierpnia o godz. 10 rano. W tygodniu Nowenna będzie odprawiana po Mszy św. o godz. 7:00 wieczorem, w sobotę po Mszy św. o godz. 7 rano, a w niedzielę o godz. 10:00 rano. Z tej okazji Koła Różańcowe zapraszają również na Mszę św. odpustową z procesją oraz odpust połączony z festynem. Msza św. odpustowa zostanie odprawiona w niedzielę 31 sierpnia o godzinie 10:15. Procesja wyruszy z Kościoła bezpośrednio po Mszy św. Po procesji zapraszamy wszystkich serecznie na odpust i festyn pod figurką Matki Bożej od strony ulicy Marmora . Page Twelve POLSKA SZKOŁA KATOLICKA im. św. Ferdynanda Zapisy do Polskiej Katolickiej Szkoły im. Św. Ferdynanda oraz sprzedaż książek odbędą się w dniach 27, 28 i 29 sierpnia (środa, czwartek, piątek) w godz. 4pm‐7pm w Canning Hall. Rozpoczęcie roku szkolnego w sobotę 6 września. Kontakt w czasie wakacji: 773‐945‐0505 BEZPŁATNE KURSY JĘZYKA ANGIELSKIEGO Zrzeszenia Amerykańsko‐Polskie organizuje bezpłatne kursy języka angielskiego dla osób początkujących. Oferujemy pomoc fachowych nauczycieli oraz komplet podręczników dla każdego studenta. Osoby zainteresowane prosimy o kontakt z Zrzeszeniem Polsko‐Amerykańskim dzowniąc pod numer: 773‐282‐1122 wew. 405 UWAGA PRZEDSTAWICIELE GRUP I ORGANIZACJI PARAFIALNYCH Coroczne Spotkanie Kalendarzowe dla wszystkich prezesów i opiekunów klubów i organizacji parafialnych odbędzie się we nadchodzacy WTOREK 19 SIERPNIA o godz. 7:30 wieczorem w szkolnej kafeterii. Każdą organizację prosimy o wydelegowanie swojego przedstawiciela. MSZA ŚW. Z OKAZJI ZŁOTYCH GODÓW 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 biurem parafialnym w celu dokonania rejestracji. Aby zasięgnąć dodatkowych informacji prosimy skontaktować się z biurem ds. Duszpasterstwa rodzin 312.534.8351 lub odwiedzić witrynę internetową: ww.marriageandfamilyministries.org. SPOTKANIE STOWARZYSZENIA MIŁOSIERDZIA BOŻEGO FAUSTINUM W niedzielę 24 SIERPNIA zapraszamy do wspólnego udziału w Mszy św. o godz. 3:00PM w intencji rozwoju kultu Bożego Miłosierdzia oraz potrzebnych łask dla naszych parafian. Zebranie wolontariuszy odbędzie się w tym samym dniu, po mszy sw. o godz. 4:00PM w sali McManus. OGLOSZENIA DO BIULETYNU PARAFIALNEGO Ogłoszenia do biuletynu przyjmowane są w biurze parafialnym do PIATKU do godz. 3:00 po południu tydzień przed datą ukazania się następnego wydania biuletynu. Ogłoszenia można wysłać pocztą elektroniczną: [email protected]. August 17, 2014 20th Ordinary Sunday Page Thirteen THE CANAANITE WOMAN ON THE BUSHIDO CODE, AND
Copyright 2014 by John B. Reynolds ([email protected]) A friend recently suggested I might enjoy going with her to a meeting of a local QA group which featured the keynote address: “The Bushido Code: The Seven Virtues of the Samurai.” Not that I’m a big Samurai fan‐‐other than John Belushi on SNL‐‐but the write‐
up intrigued me (“In this presentation, John Godoy draws from his Japanese heritage and his experiences as a martial artist, endur‐
ance athlete, and coach to take us through the code of the Samurai and teaches us to develop a code for our own lives…”). Daisy had me at endurance athlete; the 67th‐floor‐of‐Willis‐Tower venue was just gravy. Godoy spoke of his decision to enter his first Ironman Triath‐
lon (a 2.4 mile open‐water swim followed by 112 bike miles fol‐
lowed by a 26.2 mile run) years back. He also spoke of his study of the Samurai, the feared warriors who transitioned to Japanese peacetime by doing three things: “assuming their responsibility for their path in life; adapting to their changing environment; and ap‐
plying what they learned to their lives.” Finally, Godoy spoke of his martial arts training and of an instructor he once had who, before moving from one concept to the next, directed his students to con‐
firm their comprehension of the material by saying, “Oss!” when asked if they totally understood each point as presented. So, in this context, “Yes.” And now, the Bushido Code… Virtue 1: Kennin – A sense of inner strength; Virtue 2: Shinnen – A sense of self‐belief; Virtue 3: Shincho – Good judgment, especially in being goal‐
focused; Virtue 4: Seigi – Being justice‐focused (always standing up for what’s right); Virtue 5: Sessei – Work/life balance; Virtue 6: Jizen – A sense of charity and benevolence; Virtue 7: Kibo – A strong sense of hope for the future. I’m guessing that the Canaanite woman in today’s Gospel knows nothing of the Bushido Code. Nonetheless, she lives it to the core. Her inner strength is evident because while Canaanites in general are disregarded by the Jews‐‐and Canaanite women are essentially non‐existent‐‐she still cries out to Jesus to save her daughter “tormented by a demon.” Her sense of self‐belief is evi‐
dent because she continues to call out even after the disciples en‐
courage Jesus to send her away. Her goal‐focus is evident because she refuses to accept Christ’s initial disregard. Her justice‐focus is evidenced by her response to Christ’s observation that it’s not right to throw food intended for children to the dogs: “Please, Lord, for even the dogs eat the scraps that fall from the table of their mas‐
ters.” We do not know her occupation, but her work/life balance and her charity are confirmed by her going out of her way to seek Christ’s help for her child. And her hope for the future is confirmed by Jesus himself: “…great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish.” I love this woman because of her powerful ethos/ code‐of‐
conduct/ bushido. Call it what you will, but do I think she has a bold and courageous faith I can aspire to? Oss. Totally. Oss. St. Ferdinand Parish
Support Staff
Mrs. Zofia Mazurek, Parish Secretary
Sr. Bernadetta Gościniak, Administrative Assistant
Ms. Elizabeth Ceisel-Mikowska, Bulletin Editor
Mr. Kamil Duda, Website Designer/Editor
Liturgical
Bro. Dr. James Drangsholt, Director of Music/Liturgy,
Lector & EM Coordinator
Mr. Kamil Duda, Polish Music Director
Dcn. Irv Hotcaveg, Deacon Emeritus
Ms. Jane Lohrmann, Homebound Ministers of Care Scheduler
Parish Council
Mrs. Sophie Kass—President, Stanley Mastalerz, Anthony
Mangiaracina, Peter Holod, Irene Heidelbauer, Mary Ann Barnhart,
Joyce McGiniss, Elizabeth Kata, Maria Gal, Br. James Drangsholt,
ExOfficio Members: Dr. Lucine Mastalerz , Sr. Anna Strycharz
Parish Finance Committee
Mr. Tom Bucaro-Chairperson, Fr. Jason Torba, Mrs. Mary Ann
Barnhart, Mr. Gene Szaben, ExOfficio Members: Mr. Martin
Wojtulewicz-Parish Accountant, Sr. Bernadetta Gościniak,
Dr. Lucine Mastalerz
Parish Organizations and Prayer Groups
Boy Scout: Mr. Vince Clemente, Coordinator
Fish Fry: Mrs. Pat Wenzl, Coordinator
Friendship Club: Mrs. Patricia Flynn, President
Girl Scout: Mrs. Joyce McGinniss, Coordinator
Knights of Columbus—Mater Christi Council:
Mr. Edward Weyna, Grand Knight
Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary: Marcia Codak
Ladies of St. Anne: Mrs. Violet DelVecchio, President
Legion of Mary: Mr. Thomas Sobczak & Miss Aurora Almeida,
Co-Presidents
Legion of Mary, Juniors: Mrs. Emma Camara, President
Irving Park Catholic Woman’s Club: Mrs. Dolores Schoewe
Market Day: Ms. Pat DelBoccio, Coordinator
Polish Altar Servers — Fr. Marcin Zasada, Moderator
English Altar Servers: Fr. Marcin Zasada, Moderator
Polish Club of the Good Shepherd: Mr. Andrzej Parada, President
Polish Rosary Group: Mrs. Helena Lesak, President
Polish School Parents’ Assn.: Mrs. Bogusława Łakomy, Pres.
Radość: Miss Marzena Kulesza, Music Teacher
Kropeczki: Sr. Anna Strycharz
Polonia: Ms. Anna Krysinski 847-529-2555
St. Ferdinand Athletic: Mrs. Linda Ward
St. Ferdinand Polish Highlanders Club:
Mr. Tadeusz Kulasik, President
St. Ferdinand School Board:
Mrs. Mary Ann Barnhart, Chairperson
St. Vincent DePaul Society: Mr. Stanley Mastalerz, President
Teens of Our Church (TORCH):
Fr. Marcin Zasada—Youth Minister
The “Faustinum” Association of Apostles of the Divine Mercy:
Fr. Michal Wyrzykowski, Moderator
Ushers Club: Mr. Peter Holod, President
Pro-Life Coordinators: Tony Mangiaracina, Helena Lasak
Chapel Choir – Conductor Julie Tupiak 773-742-2611
Word of Life — Dito Camara 773-344-8514
Holy Spirit Missionary Association: Sr. Elwira Dziuk
Notre Dame Athletics: Mrs. Linda Ward
Notre Dame Board of Directors: Ms. Sue Miller & Ms. Noreen Musica
St. Ferdinand Church
5900 W. Barry Ave.
Chicago, IL 60634
St. Ferdinand Parish
Phone: (773) 622-5900
www.stferdinandchurch.com
Rev. Zdzisław (Jason) Torba, Pastor
Rev. Marcin Zasada, Associate Pastor
Rev. Michael Wyrzykowski, Associate Pastor
Rev. Albert Judy, OP — PT Associate Pastor
Rev. Raymond O’Connor, CMF — Weekend Help
Br. James Drangsholt, OSF — In Residence
MASS TIMES
ENGLISH
Weekdays
8:00 AM & 12:00 Noon
POLISH
W ciągu tygodnia
7:00 PM
Saturdays
8:00 AM and 5:00 PM (Anticipated)
Sobota
7:00 AM
Sundays
8:30 AM
10:00 AM (Chapel)
12:30 PM
5:00 PM
Niedziela
7:00 AM
10:15 AM
3:00 PM
7:00 PM
RECONCILIATION / SAKRAMENT SPOWIEDZI
Monday—Saturday / od poniedziałku do soboty
6:30 PM — 7:00 PM
Saturday / Sobota
8:30 AM — 9:00 AM
First Friday of the month / Pierwszy piątek miesiąca
6:00 PM —7:30 PM
St. Ferdinand School: 773 622-3022
Dr. Lucine Mastalerz, Head of Schools
Notre Dame High School for Girls Office: 773-622-9494
Irene Heidelbauer—Director
Religious Education Office: 773 622-3022 ex. 352
Sr. Anna Strycharz—D.R.E.
St. Ferdinand Polish Saturday School: 773-622-3022 ex 303
Sr. Genowefa Potaczała — Principal
Christian OutReach (COR): 773 622-9732
Mrs. Lu Caravette, Director
Missionary Sisters of Christ the King - 773 889-7979
Sr. Anna Strycharz, Superior — Sr. Boguslawa Trus,
Sr. Bernadetta Gościniak, Sr. Genowefa Potaczała
BAPTISM:
For Children: a pre-Baptism class is required for Baptism of the first
child. Classes are held in English on the first Wednesday of each
month at 7:30PM in the Church, and in Polish on the last Tuesday of
each month at 7:30PM in the Church. Following registration, the
sacrament of Baptism is celebrated in English on the second Saturday
each month at 6:00PM and on the fourth Sunday of the month at the
12:30PM Mass. The sacrament of Baptism is celebrated in Polish on
the first Saturday of the month at 6:00PM and on the third Sunday of
the month at the 3:00PM Mass. Please call the rectory to register at
773/622-5900.
For Adults: Classes are taught through the Rite of Christian Initiation
Program (RCIA) on Sunday mornings at 10:00AM. Please call Stan
Mastalerz, the RCIA Director at 773/865-4151 for more information.
MARRIAGES:
Must be arranged at least four months prior to the
ceremony. Please call the rectory.
CHURCH NAME AND NUMBER —
St. Ferdinand #639
ADDRESS —
5900 Barry Avenue
Chicago, Illinois. 60634
PHONE —
773-622-5900
CONTACT PERSON—
Elizabeth Ceisel-Mikowska
630-308-2609 or 708-329-4040
SOFTWARE —
Microsoft Publisher 2003
Adobe Acrobat 7.0
Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pak 4
PRINTER —
HP Photo Smart P1100
TRANSMISSION TIME—
Wednesday, 7:00AM
NUMBER OF PAGES SENT —
Cover through 16 (ads on page 14 and 15)
Page 16 is church copy
SUNDAY DATE OF BULLETIN —
August 17, 2014
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS —
20th Ordinary Sunday