Fifth Sunday of Easter May 22, 2011

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1 6725 W. Devon Ave. Chicago, IL Fifth Sunday of Easter May 22, 2011 Mass Schedule: Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m. (Mass in Polish) Monday through Saturday: 8:30 a.m. Holy Days: Please see the bulletin Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy: Monday - Saturday following 8:30 a.m. Mass Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction: Every Wednesday: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Benediction starting at 6:30 p.m. Rite of Reconciliation (Confessions): 4:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Saturday or by appointment St. Thecla Staff: Pastor: Rev. Gene Dyer Pastor Emeritus: Rev. Gerald E. Rogala Associate Pastor: Rev. Paweł Komperda Deacons: Mr. John X. Rottman, Mr. Robert F. Cnota, Mr. Steven Wagner Director of Music: Mr. Robert Shack Business Manager/Minister of Care: Mrs. Joan Czerlanis School Principal: Mrs. Carol Styka Religious Education Director: Mrs. M. Louise Hanley Parish Admin. Asst./Bulletin Editor: Mrs. Anna Piech School Secretary: Mrs. Bea Sansone Office Hours and Addresses: Parish Office Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:15 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Parish Office: 6333 N. Newcastle (773) Fax: (773) parish@saintthecla.org School: 6323 N. Newcastle (773) St. Thecla Parish Mission Statement - St. Thecla is a multi-cultural parish located on the northwest side of Chicago. The parish welcomes, respects, and embraces all members of the community. Our mission is to promote spiritual growth to all generations through the celebration of the sacraments, Christian education, spiritual, and social events. St. Thecla encourages all parishioners and members of the community to be disciples of the Gospel message through prayer and good deeds. Our Lord s message is to love one another. We spread His message by giving thanks to God for the gifts we have received and sharing our time and talent with the parish and with others. (Adopted by the PPC on April 8, 2002)

2 Weekly Parish Information Mon. May 23rd, 8:30 a.m. Tue. May 24th, 8:30 a.m. Wed. May 25th, 8:30 a.m. Th. May 26th, 8:30 a.m. Fri. May 27th, 8:30 a.m. Sat. May 28th, 8:30 a.m. Mass Intentions +Howard Weidenbaum +Eugene Cuny +Lawrence & Helen Meyer +Richard Soens +Christopher Wynd +Fred Addante 5:00 p.m. +Therese Brancewicz Sun. May 29th, 8:00 a.m. + Harriet & Wally Koperny 9:30 a.m. For the Parishioners 11:00 a.m. (Collective Intentions) +Edward Kolczak, +Casimir Krukar, +Edward Saraniec +-denotes deceased, SI - denotes special intention Welcome to our Faith Recent Baptisms Nora Grace Fuller daughter of Thomas and Mary (Ryan) Fuller Giulianna Marie Tosto daughter of Greg Tosto and Alicia Sandoval Serenity Diana Konczal daughter of Adam Konczal and Marissa Bruno Ritika Medikonda daughter of Venkata Krishna Reddy and Sindhuri (Thirumalareddy) Medikonda Emma Starr Ryan daughter of Levi LeClaire and Mary Ryan TODAY S READINGS First Reading - To meet their growing needs, the community chooses seven reputable men to serve the new Greek believers (Acts 6:1-7). Psalm - Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you (Psalm 33). Second Reading - We, like living stones, let ourselves be built into a spiritual house (1 Peter 2:4-9). Gospel - Show us the Father, Philip asks Jesus. To which Jesus replies: Whoever sees me, sees the Father (John 14:1-12). READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 14:5-18; Jn 14:21-26 Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28; Jn 14:27-31a Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6; Jn 15:1-8 Thursday: Acts 15:7-21; Jn 15:9-11 Friday: Acts 15:22-31; Jn 15:12-17 Saturday: Acts 16:1-10; Jn 15:18-21 Sunday: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17; Ps 66; 1 Pt 3:15-18 or 1 Pt 4:13-16; Jn 14:15-21 or Jn 17:1-11a Sacrificial Giving A Call To Stewardship Weekly Contributions: May 15, 2011 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL PLEDGE REPORT Here are the current results, as of May 1, for our parish s participation in the 2011 Archdiocesan Annual Catholic Appeal DONOR COUNT: 210 PARISH GOAL: $35, AMOUNT PLEDGED: $34, AMOUNT PAID: $18, REMAINING BALANCE: $16, As you receive your monthly reminder statements from the Archdiocese, please remember to keep current on your pledges. As you can see, we are very close to making our goal. If you have not returned your pledge form as of yet, please do so at your earliest convenience. Additional pledge envelopes can be found on the table in the vestibule. It would be good if all of our parishioners participated in this Archdiocese-wide effort by making a significant contribution. Any amounts pledged over the parish goal will be returned to St. Thecla parish Thank you for your continued support. May 22, th Sunday of Easter "Where I am going you know the way." - John 14:4 It is often said that stewardship is a way of life. Stewardship is certainly the way that Jesus taught us to live. However, like us, the Apostles seemed to want Jesus to tell them an easier way to get to heaven. But Jesus told them that they knew what they must do. We all know what we must do. We must do the work of the Lord with our time, our talent and our treasure. Total Collection $7, Last Year s Collection..$7, Difference Over/Short Collection $ Budgeted goal.$10, Difference Over/Short Budget..$2, Difference year-to-date Budget..$28, Maintenance Fund...$0.00 School Fund.$ Children s Envelopes $19.49 Parking Lot Fund.$ Sharing Parish $

3 Notes from Fr. Gene The request for the Mass in Polish to be at an earlier time: The recommendation that was given was a recommendation not a final decision and all feedback would be reviewed and considered. The request requires a yes or no answer and a why. A decision was not going to be made without the opportunity for parishioner input. Now we have a second issue to consider - Fr. Pawel s transfer: Without having an associate I will not be able to say three Masses in a row and also find a way to visit the Religious Education classes which also takes place on Sunday mornings. Even though I am working on getting a priest to help out I don t have any information to date. Knowing this some offered suggestions and here are three examples: Could the 9:30 be in English and 11 am in Polish? If we have two Masses in English would you consider 8 and 10 in English and ll:30 in Polish? Again, I don t know what the answer will be and that is why we brought this to everyone s attention. Thank you for the feedback we ve received. If you would like to give a helpful suggestion please do so in writing and include your name, signature and telephone number. Anonymous notes will not be given consideration. Put the note in an envelope To Pastoral Council, and put it in the collection next weekend or drop it off at the Parish Office. We will publish the suggestions and let s pray over how to make a final decision. A brief history of the Mass in Polish: (The following is taken from the St. Thecla 75 th Anniversary yearbook in 2000.) One important decision reached by the Pastoral Council was the reinstatement of a Mass in Polish. Originally, St. Thecla served Polish-speaking Catholics, in addition to all Catholics within its boundaries. The Polish Mass was discontinued because subsequent generations of parishioners were fluent in English. A new wave of immigrants from Poland arrived in the 1970s and 80s. The parish responded to their religious needs by hosting weekend Masses, devotions, and special events conducted in Polish. Other groups, such as the Welcoming Committee and the Polish Mass Committee, were formed to meet the changing needs of the parish and to better carry on its mission. What keeps a Catholic School open for many years to come? The answer lies in what we observe every year. One example was the Spring Concert given by our primary grade students. As they were diligently performing the learned musical skills one could tell they have a love for learning. I asked our students to thank their teachers for instilling this within them because we have incredible, qualified and dedicated teachers. This love for learning is evident in every class here at St. Thecla whether the subject is math, science, computers, language arts and religion. When their time comes to step up in high school, college and then an occupation this love for learning will serve them well. The Terra Nova test results underscore great academic achievement. A love for learning leaves one with no time to be bored. What keeps a Catholic school open for many years to come? When we remember The love of learning is so closely tied with making the most of one s life in gratitude to the one who gives life - God. God is central to everything we learn and in every subject! Our students learn how to be great Catholics who become one with Christ through, worship, prayer, thanksgiving and overcoming challenges with the power of His grace. At the Knights of Columbus ceremony we listened with gratitude (and pride) to our 8th grader Madison McBain share her award winning essay on How does a Catholic explain to non-catholics why we attend Mass on Sunday. We plan on publishing hers and Tess Conway s essays in the bulletin and web site. Back to the spring concert..watching the 1st grade I kept thinking they are the class of Hope and trust in the Lord, mutual respect, sacrifice and everyone s willingness to work together is needed. We should be receiving information on the benchmarking program from the Archdiocese, as well as guidance on developing a five year plan (renewing it every five years) and marketing. These are strategies that promote growth not complacency. Gluten free hosts for Holy Communion: For people who have a low tolerance for gluten there is an approved host that can be consecrated at Mass. If you need to receive this special host please come to the sacristy before Mass and let the priest or deacon know you are attending the Mass. To receive the host at weekday Mass: Come up to the altar with the Extraordinary Minister of Communion. To receive the host at Sunday Mass and all school Masses: Go directly to the priest that is saying Mass for Holy Communion. He will have the gluten free host in a special container and remind him that you need the special host. FYI These special hosts can not be mixed with the regular hosts. Thank you for every prayer you say and every effort and thought you give to help St. Thecla renew and grow! God s blessings upon you always, Fr. Gene FROM DEACON JOHN S DESK TO: The parishioners attending evening Mass April 21st Holy Thursday - Please accept my personal Thank You on behalf of the diaconate ministries of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Your generous contributions will help us to serve the poor and disenfranchised of our city. Your kindness and monetary support offers hope in the place of apathy. All of you have freely given to this cause and your gifts will make a difference to so many people who have no one to turn to in their time of need. Your contributions will offer a helping hand to people all around our city. I am most grateful to all of you for the good that comes from the heart. The month of May celebrates the fact that the Blessed Mother is the Queen of Heaven and Earth. May the Mother of God fill your homes with the peace of Christ in the days given us to serve each other. Thank you again for all your help! In the Peace of Christ: Deacon John X. Rottman 3

4 May Crowning and St. Thecla Women s Council Mother/Daughter Breakfast MAY 1, 2011 MAY CROWNING And ST. THECLA WOMEN S COUNCIL MOTHER DAUGHTER BREAKFAST As we started the month of May, Mary is crowned; QUEEN OF HEAVEN,----- MOTHER OF ALLreminding us to honor our heavenly Mother all year. Followed by a continental breakfast for all Mothers Daughters Grandmothers and friends. Thank you ---to all the special ladies and girls that attended. 4

5 Keeping in Mind Prayer List, US Military United States Air Force: A1C Heather Bosh, Airman Shane Garrison, Staff Sgt. Adam Krey, Tech Sgt. Richard L. Larsen, 2nd Lt. Andrew May, 2nd Lt. Peter A. Schroeder, SRA James E. Stay United States Army: Maj. Terence W. Bacon, Sgt. Sean Doherty, A/Sgt. Rachel Hall, Capt. Michael J. Kaye, Capt. Jared Lampe, WO. Steven Larmay, PFC. Thomas J. Lyons III, Capt. Gina Marie Mroszczak, PFC. Raymond Rau, Michael Spiwak United States Marines: LCPL. Philip E. Blais, 2nd Lt. Kevin Bowler, PFC Michael T. Brennan, Pvt. James Dinela, LCPL. Kyle Elmer, LCPL. Nathaniel J. Juncer, Capt. Michael C. Mroszczak, Capt. Craig V. Platt, LCPL. Jose Rivera, Master Sgt. Richard L. Sroka, S/Sgt. James E. Stonehouse United States Navy: Capt. Steven Stancy Blood Pressure Screening Next Weekend Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Wednesdays in Church, 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. with Benediction at 6:30 p.m. "The time you spend with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament is the best time you will spend on earth. Each moment that you spend with Jesus will deepen your union with Him and make your soul everlastingly more glorious and beautiful in Heaven, and will help bring about everlasting peace on earth." - Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta The taking of innocent human life (by abortion) is so heinous, so horribly evil, and so absolutely opposite to the law of God that abortion must take precedence over every other issue. Bishop James Timlin Volunteers will be checking blood pressures next weekend after the 5 p.m., 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m Masses. High blood pressure is known as a Silent Killer since very often the individual experiences no symptoms. Getting your blood pressure checked is a short and simple health screening that you should do regularly. Plan to stop in the back of Church next weekend. Remember, it is a quick way to monitor your health! Congratulations to Brian and Gina O Hehir, winners of our last Early Bird Drawing, which was held on May 16th. They won a $100 Home Depot gift card, donated by Maribeth Ruehlmann. Remember Our Sick Please pray for all those in nursing homes, homebound or who require extended care and those who care for them: Florence Sufranski, Rita Bateo, James Delmedico, Lorraine McMahon, Frances Rutkowski, Genevieve Siemianowski, Elsie Buczynski, Geraldine Barnum, Zofia Pazik, Helen Danilkowicz, Michael Kielbasa, Kenneth Kula Our Beloved Dead Carol Schowalter, Tadeusz F. Kieca If you know someone who has lost a child or grandchild to abortion, or was in any way responsible for an abortion, and now suffers from remorse or sadness or simply doubts that God can ever forgive them, please let your friend know about the Church s post-abortion ministry, called Project Rachel. The diocesan Project Rachel office makes referrals for confidential counseling by specially-trained priests and lay counselors to help anyone involved in an abortion find forgiveness, peace, and hope once again. More information can be found at or by calling HOPE. Bring the good news of peace, hope, and salvation to someone who is wounded by abortion and see their lives transformed. 5

6 The Roman Missal: Changes are Coming The Power of Words By Joe Paprocki, D. Todd Williamson As we begin our exploration of the upcoming new Missal changes, let s take a look at a few helpful analogies. For starters, consider a draft of the Declaration of Independence, which reveals a mysterious smudge of ink that has long baffled historians. Apparently, Thomas Jefferson changed his mind about a word and erased it while the ink was still wet. Scientists recently discovered that the word he erased was subjects, which he replaced with citizens. This one word re-defined the people of the American colonies. Words have the power to change lives and even alter the course of history. On a less dramatic note, think of the last time you tried to select a greeting card for a special occasion. No doubt, you pored over the words of numerous cards, looking for just the right words to express you sentiments. Words can have a profound impact for better or for worse on our significant relationships. In the same way, words play a very important part in our relationship with God. Catholics worship using both words and sacrament (sign, symbol, ritual). The words we use in worship - which will be affected by the new Missal changes are chosen carefully so as to best express our understanding of and relationship with God. Some of these words we Catholics use in worship date all the way back to the time of the Apostles. For example, the words of Jesus, at the Last Supper, have been part of our Eucharistic celebrations for 2000 years. Most of the other words that make up the prayers and texts of the Mass have been culled together over a period of as many years, including texts that are relatively new formulated in the 20th century. In all of this, one thing remains clear these words have power! They have the power to form us and to shape us as Catholics. These prayers tell us what we believe about God, about Jesus Christ and about our relationship with God. These words tell us what we believe about ourselves, about what God wants for us and from us, and about how we are to live in the world. The words with which we pray have the power to change us and to transform us. New Missal changes will impact our life of worship. Think about it we hear these words week after week, season after season, year after year. When you look at it, it is easy to see that these words are efficacious that is, they have an effect on us! They have an effect on our faith! They have an effect on our lives! It is the old adage of the Church, as it is expressed in Latin: Lex Orandi, Lex Credendi. That is, our prayer shapes our belief! Thus, the words with which we pray are no small matter! With the coming of the English translation of the 3rd edition of the Roman Missal (Advent 2011), some of the words we use at Mass will be changing. In upcoming articles, we will continue to explore how the new Missal changes will impact our life of worship, inviting us to delve deeper into the Mystery of the Eucharist that is at the center of our lives. Joe Paprocki is the author of several titles including the bestselling title The Catechist's Toolbox. Joe blogs about his work as a catechist at Catechist s Journey. D. Todd Williamson is the current Director of the Office for Divine Worship of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Parish Calendar for the week of May 23rd - 29th Monday - 2:30 p.m. Kidz Can Cook - Queen of Peace 6:00 p.m. - Parish Pastoral Council mtg. - Parish Office Dining Room Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. Cub Scouts Tiger Den mtg. - Church basement 7:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus mtg. - Parish Office Dining Room Wednesday - Eucharistic Adoration 1:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Benediction 6:30 p.m. - Church 2:30 p.m. Kidz Can Cook, Queen of Peace Thursday - 9:30 a.m. Al-Anon mtg., St. Joseph the Worker 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts mtg., Church basement Saturday: Blood pressure screening after 5:00 p.m. Mass - Library Sunday: Blood pressure screening after 8:00 and 9:30 a.m. Mass - Library Salve Regina! Now may be the right time to visit the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help in New Franken, WI - site of the first and only Church-approved Marian apparitions in the United States. Our Lady s message was simple: catechize the faithful. Then come visit the headquarters of Relevant Radio - only 20 minutes away in Green Bay - where catechizing the faithful through interactive Catholic programming is our daily mission. Great graces and blessings await you in Northeast Wisconsin! Relevant Radio Chicago 950AM, Chicago West 930AM, or NW Indiana 1270AM (Listen online at FR. ROBERT BARRON S GLOBAL MEDIA MINISTRY PRESENTS THE WEBSITE YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR CUTTING-EDGE - COUNTER- CULTURAL - CONNECTED 6

7 Keeping in mind Congratulations to the twelve men who were ordained to the permanent diaconate on May 15th at Holy Name Cathedral. Christian leaders at the altar, in the workplace, and with the poor and oppressed ONE OF THE GREAT LEGACIES of the Second Vatican Council was its renewal and encouragement of the order of deacons throughout the entire Catholic Church The Council proclaimed the Sacred Order of Deacons is to be a driving force for the Church s service or diakonia - Assisting at the altar - Animators of Christian leadership - Proclaiming the Word of God in the workplace - Evangelizers in the local Church and small Christian faith communities - A preferential option for the poor Please pray for deacons who faithfully serve in the parishes and agencies of the Archdiocese of Chicago. And, if you believe the Lord may be calling you to consider a vocation to this valuable ministry, please check out our web site at click on Ministry Formation and then click on Deacon Formation. For further information please contact Deacon Bob Puhala at or bpuhala@usml.edu. DEACON FORMATION PROGRAM UNIVERSITY of SAINT MARY of THE LAKE/ MUNDELEIN SEMINARY MAY 22nd 5th SUNDAY OF EASTER Do you think Jesus, who is the way, the truth, and the life might be calling you to priesthood or religious life? Visit to take a closer look at what diocesan priesthood is all about or contact Fr. Brian Welter at or bwelter@archchicago.org. For information about the religious life contact Sr. Elyse Ramirez, OP at or at eramirez@archchicago.org. Over 50? Semi-Retired? Retired? Eager to give something back? Ignatian Volunteer Corps is accepting volunteers in the greater Chicago area. Volunteers for this Jesuit-sponsored program will have the opportunity to work with the materially poor two days a week from September through June, grow deeper in their Christian faith by reflecting and praying in the Ignatian tradition, and meet monthly with other IVC members and a spiritual guide. Forty plus IVC members currently volunteer as: Chaplain aides at Stroger Cook County Hospital Tutors/mentors in Catholic, charter and public schools Child-care aides/mentors in homeless shelters Literacy and GED teachers in community centers Home maintenance workers for elderly citizens Employment counselors in community centers To obtain more information and attend an introductory meeting, please contact: George P. Sullivan Regional Director Ignatian Volunteer Corps Chicago Province of the Society of Jesus 2050 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL Chicago@ivcusa.org Or contact the Ignatian Volunteer Corps National office at (toll-free) , or visit the IVC website at 22 MAJA - 5 NIEDZIELA WIELKANOCNA Może czujesz w sercu, że Jezus, który jest Drogą, Prawdą i Życiem, powołuje cię do życia kapłańskiego lub zakonnego? Odwiedź stronę aby dowiedzieć się więcej czym jest życie kapłańskie lub skontaktuj się z ks. Brianem Welterem, pod numerem telefonu lub pisząc na adres bwelter@archchicago.org. W celu uzyskania informacji na temat życia zakonnego, skontaktuj się z s. Elyse Ramirez OP pod numerem lub pisząc na adres eramirez@archchicago.org. Secular Franciscan Order - Is God calling you to walk in the footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi? The Secular Franciscan Order is a religious order within the Catholic Church open to diocesan clergy and to married and single members of the laity. Secular Franciscans work together in local fraternities to deepen their own spirituality and to strive to conform their lives more fully to the Gospel of Christ. If this appeals to you, please call Mary Hobbs st or Dale Blum at for more information. St. Juliana Fraternity, SFO. See for complete fraternity listing. 7

8 Strona Duszpasterstwa Polskojêzycznego w parafii ªw. Tekli Intencje Mszalne, Niedziela, 29 maj, 12:30 p.m., +Jan Wasilik, +Mieczys³aw i ucja Kraszewski, +Dr. Cherny, +Marianna Samoj³o, +Franciszek Samoj³o, Specjalna Intencja - Jan Bylica, z opkazji 80-tych urodzin, Za dusze w Czyºæcu cierpiàce, O ³askê zdrowia i opiekê ªwiêtej Rity oraz Matki Boýej dla Emilii Sterniuk DOROCZNA KWESTA KATOLICKA ZESTAWIENIE SPŁAT ZOBOWIĄZAŃ FINANSOWYCH Miesięczne faktury złożonych zobowiązań na Archidiecezjalną Doroczną Kwestę Katolicką zostały już wysłane pocztą. Bardzo ważne są terminowe spłaty zobowiązań, gdyż dopiero wtedy nasza parafia zapewni sobie osiągnięcie kwoty docelowej, a może ją nawet przekroczyć! W momencie przekroczenia kwoty docelowej, pozostała kwota otrzymana ze złożonych ofiar w formie rabatu zostanie zwrócona na potrzeby naszej parafii. Liczba ofiarodawców: 210 Kwota docelowa: $35, Suma zadeklarowana: $34, Suma spłaconych zobowiązań : $18, Pozostały bilans : $16, Ksiàdz Pawe³ otrzyma³ nowe zadanie: Kardyna³ George poprosi³ ksiêdza Paw³a o przyjêcie nowego stanowiska (na ca³y etat) w Wyýszym Seminarium ªw. Józefa w Chicago z dniem 1-go lipca. Po modlitwie oraz refleksji ks. Pawe³ dotrzymal swojej obietnicy pos³uszeñstwa Kardyna³owi i przyjà³ to nowe zadanie. Ksiàdz Pawe³ odegra znaczàcà rolê w duchowej formacji przysz³ych ksiêýy. Wszyscy zostalismy wzbogaceni poprzez jego przyk³ad kap³anskiego oddania oraz mi³osci Pana. Pamiêtajmy o nim w naszych modlitwach. Wiêcej informacji w nadchodzàcym czasie. Z dniem dzisiejszym, nie wiemy czy inny ksiàdz bêdzie w przysz³osci pos³ugiwa³ w naszej parafi. Gratulujemy dzieciom pierwszokomunijnym: By³o to wspania³e przeýycie. Minê³o juý 7 lat od momentu gdy grono 90 naszych dzieci przyjê³o chrzest i sta³o siê nowymi Chrzescijaninami. Ponownie 7 i 14-go maja wszystkie one sta³y siê ºwiadkami wiary gdy po raz pierwszy przyjê³y Chrystusa w Eucharystii. Przygotowanie dziecka do tego aby przyjê³o wiarê w Chrystusa jest najcenniejszà rzeczà jakà moýemy dla nich uczyniæ. Pozostawanie oraz wzrastanie w wierze jest naszym ýyciowym zadaniem. Wiara wydaje dobre owoce, wiara prowadzi do ýycia wiecznego, wiara pozwala nam wiedzieæ ýe z Bogiem wszystko jest moýliwe. Z przyjemnoºcià oczekujê wysztkich na naszej loterii Pi³ki Golfowe z Nieba w tà sobotê: Liczymy na kaýde wsparcie. Dziêkujemy paniom Lori Dobis-Misher oraz Kerri Caldwell za to ze by³y g³ownymi organizatorkami tego wydarzenia, i za wykonanie trudu tej pracy. Wiêcej informacji na ten temat mogliscie znaleþæ na stronie 6 i 7 naszego biuletynu, (w jêz. Angielskim), przez ostatnie kilka tygodni. Nasza nowa kaplica: czêºæ z ty³u koºcio³a, która by³a uýywana do innych celów, (m.i. przechowywania rzeczy oraz jako recepcja), zosta³a posprzàtana i zamieniona na przepiêknà kaplicê. Obrazy Boýego Mi³osierdzia, Matki Boskiej Czêstochowskiej, oraz B³ogos³awionego Jana Pawla II zosta³y nam podarowane jako donacje, jak i rownieý zaprojektowanie i wykonany w drewnie o³tarz. Szczerze pragniemy podziêkowaæ polsko jêzycznym cz³onkom naszej parafi którzy bardzo chojnie oraz anonimowo z³ozyli donacje na ten cel. Odwiedzcie kaplicê aby siê pomodliæ, podziêkowaæ, wielbiæ naszego Pana oraz oddaæ czeºæ Matce Najºwiêtszej. Jeden z cz³onków Rycerzy Kolumba z³oýy³ donacje lampek elektrycznych, które bêdà niebawem przes³ane. System nag³osnieniowy: Z sugestii ze spotkania rady miejskiej system nag³osnieniowy w naszym koºciele zosta³ sprawdzony i uznano ýe potrzebne sà nastêpujàce rzeczy: Wymiana g³oºników w ca³ym koºciele, nowy bezprzewodowy mikrofon, mixer dzwiêkowy dla chóru, oraz nowe okablowanie. Obecne wzmacniacze i organy sà w dobrym stanie. Koszty zupe³nie nowego systemu nag³oºnieniowego wynios³y by od $75 do $85 tysiêcy dolarów. My wybierzemy opcjê za $24 tys. dolarów. Dziêki chojnoºci kilku osób oraz darom od Women s Council przy parafii Sw. Tekli, otrzymalismy $21 tys. które zosta³o zdepotyzowane. Aby uzyskaæ wiêcej informacji co do tej propozycji prosimy kontaktowaæ siê z Joan Czerlanis w biurze parafialnym. Jezeli macie moýliwoºæ z³oýenia ofiary, wasza dotacja, niezaleýnie od kwoty, bêdzie bardzo doceniona. 8

9 List od ks. Gene Benchmarking Transformacja Parafii: jest to proces opracowany przez Archidiecezjê dla parafii które sà w k³opotach finansowych. Aby patrzeæ w przysz³oºæ, musimy przyjrzeæ siê temu jak zbieramy ºrodki finansowe dla parafii. Dla przyk³adu: 5 letni plan dla szko³y, który jest odnowiany co piêæ lat. Lepsza koorynacja oraz wizja jak finansowaæ potrzeby parafii zosta³y zasygnalizowane podczas spotkania rady miejskiej wczeºniej tego roku, miêdzy innymi by³y to: efektywne przesy³anie informacji oraz zaangaýowanie kaýdej osoby. Wiêcej informacji na ten temat podamy w niedalekiej przysz³osci. Harcerze zasadzili kwiaty z przodu koºcio³a, dziêkujemy im za ich starania gdyby ktokolwiek jako osoba prywatna lub zorganizowana grupa móg³ poºwiêciæ trochê czasu na pracê w ogródku dla upiêkszenia zieleni przy naszym koºciele? Proºba podczas spotkania rady miejskiej o przeniesienie Mszy w jêz. Polskim na wczeºniejszà godzinê: By³o to przedyskutowane przez naszà Radê Parafialnà i podkomitet parafialny, wziêto tê proºbê pod uwagê i dokonano nastepujacej rekomendacji: Propozycja nr. 1: 12:30 nie jest godzinà kiedy wiêkszoºæ ludzi uczêszcza na Mszê. Obecnie podczas Mszy o godz. 9:30 oraz 11:00 rano, koºcio³ jest 30-40% wype³niony. Podczas miesiêcznej Mszy dla rodzin o godz. 9:30 rano, koºció³ jest wype³niony w 85%. Podczas Mszy w jêz. Polskim o 12:30 koºció³ jest wype³niony w 75 procentach. Propozycja nr 2: Wiêkszoºæ Mszy w jêz. Polskim w okolicy sà o tej samej godzinie (12:00 lub 12:30). Gdy ksiàdz/wikary mówiàcy po polsku nie jest dostêpny, trudno o znalezienie ksiêdza na zastêpstwo. Propozycja nr 3: Mamy nadziejê ýe zmiana w rozk³adzie Mszy bêdzie pozytywna i pozwoli na zjednoczenie parafii. Zadanie misyjne parafii ªw. Tekli mówi ýe Parafia ªw. Tekli jest wielokulturowà spo³ecznoºcià, która przyjmuje, szanuje, oraz oºwieca wszystkich jej cz³onków (Przyjête 8-go kwietnia 2002) Po modlitwie oraz uwaýnym rozwaýeniu tej kwestii, podkomitet rekomenduje co nastepujê: sobotnia Msza o 5:00 p.m. oraz niedzielne Msze o 8:00 oraz 11:00 rano nie ulegajà zmianie. Rekomendujemy aby Msza w jêz. Polskim zosta³a przeniesiona na godz. 9:30 rano. Niedzielna, (comiesiêczna) Msza dla rodzin zosta³aby przeniesiona na godz. 11:00 a.m. Zmiany zosta³yby wprowadzone w po³owie maja. Kaýda opinia bêdzie rozpatrzona oraz wziêta pod uwage. Jeýeli zmieni siê uczestnictwo na Mszy i zajdzie taka porzeba, dodatkowa Msza moýe byæ dodana, (n.p. o 12:30). Jestem wdziêczny za trud oraz szybkà odpowiedþ podkomitetu, zaczekalismy z opublikowaniem tych informacji ze wzgledu na transfer ks. Paw³a, poniewaý teraz wiêcej musimy wziàºæ pod uwage. Nie mniej jednak, kolejnym krokiem w procesie jest opublikowanie tych informacji oraz ocena. Cz³onkowie podkomitetu: Mary Wach, Maribeth Ruehlmann, Greg Klein, Liz Gielniewski oraz ksiêza potrzebujà rozwaýyæ w jaki sposób moýemy pójºæ do przodu. Otrzymalismy równieý proºbê aby Chrzty w niedzielê zaczyna³y siê o wczeºniejszej godzinie. Obecnie sà o godz. 2:30. Zmiany w porzàdku niedzielnych Mszy ªw. pozwoli³yby na zaczêcie Chrztów o wczeºniejszej godzinie. Modlitwy po Mszy ªw. o 12:30 zosta³y by przeniesione na innà godz., popo³udniowà, po Chrztach. Modlitwa Tazie podczas Wielkiego Postu oraz wszystkie Msze podczas Tryduum, pokaza³y ýe moýemy ³àczyæ siê razem i wielbiæ Boga jako jedna wspólnota. 40 lat temu liczba osób uczêszczajàcych na Msze przy parafii ªw. Tekli wynosi³a ºrednio 500+ osób. Przypadkowo odnaleþliºmy kartkê uczestnictwa na Mszy którà Pan Shack (nasz obecny organista) wzià³ w kwietniu 1970 roku. W weekend 18-go kwietnia, 1970 roku, Msza o godz. 7:00 p.m. (obecnie o 5:00 p.m.) liczy³a 510 osób, niedzielna Msza o 7:00, 170 osób, o 8: osób, o 9:30 rano 535 osób, o 10: osób, oraz 12: osób. Ubieg³ego paþdziernika (24 paþdziernik 2010 rok) liczba osób uczêszczajàcych na Mszê: sobota 5:00 p.m. 185, niedziela 8:00 rano 155, 9:30 170, 11:00 190, i 12: Informacja biograficzna: Przeoczylismy opublikowanie tych informacji kiedy wprowadzi³em siê do parafii. Urodzi³em siê w szpitalu Resurrection w Niedzielê Zmartwychwstania Pañskiego w 1954 roku. Mój pierwszy dom by³ przy bloku 5000 N. Moody Ave. Moi rodzice (º. p. Gene i Lucille) poznali siê ºpiewajàc w chórze parafii ªw. Konstancji. Tamtej niedzieli moi rodzice siedzieli z przodu koºcio³a podczas Mszy o godz. 12, poniewaý mamie by³o zbyt trudno wyjºæ po schodach na chór. Podczas kazania º.p. ks. Ted Walenga, mama powiedzia³a tacie ýe to juý czas i musieli wyjºæ z koºcio³a i pojechali prosto do szpitala Res. Bêdàc dobrym przyjacielem oraz ksiêdzem, ks. Ted przyjecha³ do szpitala zobaczyæ czy wszystko jest w porzàdku i prorocko oznajmi³ ýe bêdê ksiêdzem. Kiedy mia³em 5 lat, przeprowadzilismy siê do Des Plaines, uczêszcza³em do szko³y podstawowej przy parafii ªw. Emili, Maine West HS, Harper College, oraz Soutern Illinois University (w Carbondale). Przez 10 lat pracowa³em w radiu i telewizji, (produkcja, reýyserowanie), do momentu kiedy odpowiedzia³em na wezwanie do zostania ksiêdzem. Dokoñczenie w kolejnym biuletynie. Dziêkujê za kaýdà modlitwê, za wszystko co robicie aby parafia ªw. Tekli wzrasta³a (duchowo) oraz siê rozrasta³a. Z Boýym B³ogos³awieñstwem, Ks. Gene, proboszcz. 9

10 Sacramental Information, R.C.I.A., Homebound/ Communion Visitations and Bulletin Baptisms: How to Become a Catholic: 2:30 p.m. on the First and Third Sunday of the Month. Baptismal Prep Class: Will be confirmed at time of Registration of the Baptism. Please contact the Parish Office to arrange a Baptism. Marriages: The Pastoral Guidelines for Marriage Preparation for the Archdiocese of Chicago ask that a minimum of 4 months be set aside for personal preparation for marriage. Couples should refrain from setting a firm date or making any other arrangements until after they have met with a parish priest or deacon to discuss marriage plans. Bulletin Deadline: All articles must be ed or dropped off at the Parish Office by 10:00 a.m. on Fridays (8 days prior to publication date). Holidays subject to longer lead times. Please articles to parish@saintthecla.org. Note - articles subject to editing. For more information call Anna at (773) website: Adults or teenagers interested in receiving the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, or Eucharist) or those who are interested in the Catholic Faith should call the Parish Office for more information about the R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults). Homebound/Communion Visitations: St. Thecla Church has several ministers of care who can regularly take communion to those in need. Please call the Parish Office to arrange for communion for yourself or a homebound loved one. THANK YOU, BULLETIN ADVERTISERS This bulletin is subsidized completely by those companies whose advertisements appear on the last two pages. If you have the opportunity, you may thank them in the name of our parish by using their products or services. Should you desire to participate as a sponsor of our bulletin, you may contact J.S. Paluch Company at Want to Register as a Parishioner? Call the Parish Office for more information at

11 St. Thecla School News ST. THECLA PHYSICAL EDUCATION May 22, 2011 Second grade girls fielding a pop-fly As the weather turns warmer and the first spring flowers begin to bloom, St. Thecla students head back to the great outdoors for physical education. Although we had a great time playing various sports and dancing our hearts away in the gym all winter, nothing compares to the fresh air and warm sunshine just outside the gymnasium walls. Students in the intermediate through junior high classes have been working on the fundamentals of 16-inch softball, while preschool, kindergarten, and first grade students are learning throwing, catching, and teamwork skills to use for baseball and softball in years to come. Third grade students performing an Alphabet Stretch during warm-ups This school year has been quite the adventure in St. Thecla physical education, and hopefully students are now fullyequipped with new skills and knowledge to have a fantastically active summer vacation! Wishing you a healthy summer, Miss Kula, PE Teacher Eighth grade class after a hot and humid game of softball Go Falcons!!! 12