Fourth Sunday of Lent April 03, 2011

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1 6725 W. Devon Ave. Chicago, IL Fourth Sunday of Lent April 03, 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. Thursday Mass at: 7:30 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. April 4th, 8:30 a.m. Tue. April 5th, 8:30 a.m. Wed. April 6th, 8:30 a.m. Th. April 7th, 7:30 a.m. Fri. April 8th, 8:30 a.m. Sat. April 9th, 8:30 a.m. Mass Intentions +Walendziewicz & Nalewajko family +Lawrence & Helen Meyer +Richard Soens +Walter Schreiman +Steve Schaefer +Richard & Jane Arendt 5:00 p.m. +William & David Dugan Sun. April 10th, 8:00 a.m. For the Parishioners 9:30 a.m. +Thaddeus & Caroline Wolski 11:00 a.m. (Collective Intentions) +Amanda Maki, +Margaret & John Soens, +Helen T. Ryszka, +Lorraine Wawrzaszek, +Peter Diestl, +Tom O Hara +-denotes deceased, SI - denotes special intention Welcome to our Faith Recent Baptisms Joseph Carl Huber son of Mark and Carla (Vervack) Huber TODAY S READINGS First Reading - As the prophet Samuel anointed David with oil, the spirit of the LORD rushed upon David and remained with him from that day forward (1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a). Psalm - The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want (Psalm 23). Second Reading - You who were once darkness are now light in the Lord. Live as children of light (Ephesians 5:8-14). Gospel - The man who was blind from birth proclaimed: The one called Jesus made clay with his saliva, anointed my eyes with it, and told me to wash. When I washed, I was able to see! (John 9:1-41 [1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38]) READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 65:17-21; Jn 4:43-54 Tuesday: Ez 47:1-9, 12; Jn 5:1-16 Wednesday: Is 49:8-15; Jn 5:17-30 Thursday: Ex 32:7-14; Jn 5:31-47 Friday: Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Jn 7:1-2, 10, Saturday: Jer 11:18-20; Jn 7:40-53 Sunday: Ez 37:12-14; Ps 130; Rom 8:8-11; Jn 11:1-45 [3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45] Parish Calendar for the week of April 3rd - 9th Monday - 2:30 p.m. 2nd Grade Brownies mtg. - St. Joseph the Worker 2:30 p.m. Kidz Can Cook - Queen of Peace 6:00 p.m. 4th Grade Girl Scouts mtg. - Queen of Peace 7:00 p.m. Cub Scouts Webelos mtg., Church basement Tuesday - 3:30 p.m. Batting cages - Church basement 6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts Wolf Den mtg. - Church basement 6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts Tiger Den mtg. - Church basement 7:15 Women s Council Board mtg. - Parish Office Dining Room 7:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus mtg. - Queen of Peace 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 11:30 Leisure Club mtg. - Queen of Peace 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts mtg., Church basement Friday - 3:30 p.m. Batting cages - Church basement 6:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross (in English) 7:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross (in Polish) Sunday - 4:00 p.m. Vespers - Church Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe Thank you for your donations to the Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe! Your generosity will provide vital assistance to the essential pastoral needs of the region s church. Please visit to learn more about what your donations have achieved. Sacrificial Giving A Call To Stewardship Weekly Contributions: March 27, 2011 Total Collection $8, Last Year s Collection $10, Difference Over/Short Collection.$1, Budgeted goal.$10, Difference Over/Short Budget..$1, Difference year-to-date Budget..$28, Maintenance Fund...$0.00 School Fund.$ Children s Envelopes $40.37 Parking Lot Fund.$ Sharing Parish $55.00 Church in Eastern Europe.$1, Thank you for your generosity to help meet our weekly financial goals. Please remember St. Thecla in your Will. Sign up for Automated Giving by visiting or by calling parish-1. 2

3 Lent/Easter 2011 Fourth Week of Lent - See As God Sees In today s Gospel, Jesus recognizes the blind man as one who has been made in God s image and likeness. Jesus demonstrated God s goodness to all by healing the blind man. By giving to Catholic Relief Services Operation Rice Bowl, we support health programs in Honduras and around the world, which continue the healing work of Jesus and demonstrate God s love for all of our human family. Keep this page and post it in a convenient place. Stations of the Cross every Friday in Lent 1:30 pm St. Thecla school students know everyone is welcome 6:30 pm in English 7:30 pm in Polish On April 15 th the St. Thecla 8 th graders present the Living Stations Sunday Vespers with Benediction for the six Sundays in Lent at 4:00 pm Opportunities for Confession Every Saturday from 4:00 to 4:45 pm Parish Penance Service Monday, April 18 th at 7:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration every Wednesday: Exposition and adoration begins at 1:00 pm. Devotions begin at 6:30 pm with a spiritual reflection on St. Joseph s intercession for us followed by Benediction. April 6 th A model for workers April 13 th A peaceful death April 20 th Protection for the Church Lenten days of reflection all are welcome Tuesday April 12 th 7:00 pm sponsored by St. Thecla Women s Council Tuesday April 19 th 7:00 pm sponsored by Knights of Columbus PRAYING FOR THOSE WHO WILL BE FULLY INITIATED INTO THE CATHOLIC CHURCH AT THE EASTER VIGIL: We ask your prayers for the following people who are preparing to receive the Sacraments: Robin McKain, Paul Bijak, Melissa Muro and Christopher Chasten will complete their sacraments of initiation. The following young people are also preparing: Asia Szymanski and Sabrina Duggan - First Eucharist. Linnea Duggan Baptism and First Eucharist. Alana Duggan and Victoria Zdziech Baptism. Holy Week Schedule 2011 At all our services this year we will offer prayers in English and in Polish Due to the budget shortfall we are unable to provide a mailing of this schedule. It will be in the bulletin each weekend. Monday, April 18 7:00 PM Penance Service Holy Thursday, April 21 8:30 AM Lauds / Morning Prayer 7:00 PM Mass of the Lord s Supper, followed by procession and adoration Good Friday, April 22 8:30 AM Lauds / Morning Prayer 3:00 PM Liturgy of the Lord s Passion, Veneration of the Cross and Holy Communion 6:30 PM Stations of the Cross (English) 7:30 PM Stations of the Cross (Polish) Holy Saturday, April 23 8:30 AM Lauds / Morning Prayer 12:00 and 1:00 PM Blessing the Easter Foods 8:00 PM The Vigil Mass Easter Sunday, April 24 6:00 AM (in Polish), 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 AM (in English) 12:30 PM (in Polish) Sunday, May 1 3:00 PM Divine Mercy Prayer Service (in English and Polish) 3

4 St. Thecla s Grand Raffle Social Event St. Thecla Parish: SAVE-THE-DATE! - for Golf Balls from Heaven the GRAND RAFFLE Social Event!!! Don t Get Tee d Off and miss this FUNdraising Event Supporting St. Thecla Grade School and Parish to keep us out of the rough and help us make some green, save-the-date now! Saturday, May 21, 2011 In the Fairway Banquet Room from 6:30pm-11pm At nearby Tam Golf Course, Niles, IL Please Note: this is NOT a golf outing but a social evening out to hold the Grand Raffle! Live Mu- Includes: Unlimited Food, Sweet Table with complimentary Coffee & Tea, sic, Cash Bar, Exciting Live & Silent Auctions, live drawing of the Grand Raffle Winners and much, much more MORE INFO COMING SOON- but Save-the-Date NOW!!! Event Tickets will go on sale beginning April 1st Event Tickets $25.00 per person in advance; $22.00 per senior citizen 60+ years & older in advance Must purchase event tickets in advance by Tuesday, May 10 th! No event tickets sold at the door! All senior citizens guaranteed reserved table seating! Only 300 event tickets sold so purchase early! For more info or to purchase your Event Tickets, please call: Lori Dobis-Misher at or Kerri Caldwell at , kasnicmedia@gmail.com GRAND RAFFLE TICKETS NOW ON SALE AFTER MASSES St. Thecla 2011 Grand Raffle Golf Balls from Heaven You may continue to buy your Grand Raffle Tickets at the conclusion of each Mass at the back of church (except Easter). Tickets can also be purchased during the week at the Parish or School offices. 4

5 Announcements St. Thecla Women s Council News The next general meeting of the St. Thecla Women s Council will take place on the second Tuesday of the month, Tuesday, April 12 th. This month s meeting will begin in the multi-purpose room of Falcon Hall at 7 PM. The topic: Lenten reflections as we spiritually prepare for the glorious miracle of Easter. There will also be a special raffle at the meeting to benefit the St. Thecla School Memorial Fund. Please note the date and time change due to the timing of Holy Week. On Holy Thursday, April 21 st, members of the Women s Council will once again be filling Easter baskets for the residents of the Regency Nursing Home. Volunteers are needed to bake cookies and help fill baskets before Holy Thursday services. Please refer to the separate article in today s Bulletin. Just a reminder that this year s annual April Baby Shower will once again be a parish-wide event. Please refer to today s Bulletin for further information. The Women s Council is sponsoring a Mother/Daughter Mass and Continental Breakfast on Sunday, May 1 st. Please mark your calendars and watch the Bulletin for more details. Homemade Cookies Needed For Regency Easter Baskets Once again this year, the members of the St. Thecla Women s Council and the St. Thecla Brownie Troop will be filling and distributing Easter baskets to the residents of the Regency Nursing Home. We would like to thank all the generous people of the parish who have participated in this tradition for so many years. Please again consider sharing the joy and promise of Easter with our senior neighbors by baking a batch or two of your favorite cookies. Please bring your cookies to the church basement on Holy Thursday evening, April 21 st, before church services. Volunteers are also needed to fill the baskets before the Holy Thursday services. Also, if you have any small green plastic baskets that usually hold strawberries or tomatoes that you would like to donate, please call Bernie at (773) Thank you in advance for your kindness and generosity. Parish-Wide Baby Shower to Benefit the Women s Center The St. Thecla Women s Council is once again sponsoring an annual parish-wide Baby Shower to benefit the Maryville Children s Health Care Center, the Crisis Nursery, and the Casa Imani home for parenting teens. New baby items such as sleepers, undershirts, diapers, crib sheets, blankets, booties, sweaters, bonnets, bibs, playwear etc. are needed in sizes newborn to three years. Clothing for children up to age six is also needed by the Crisis Nursery. Donations will be accepted throughout the month of April. Drop off boxes will be located in the ushers room in the rear of the church. Thank you in advance for your generous support of this parish mission project. Benefit for Patrick Quinn Patrick is 19 years old and a 2006 graduate from St. Thecla School and a 2010 graduate of St. Patrick High School. Patrick is working very hard to win his battle with brain cancer. He is very strong minded and determined to fight. Please join us to assist the Quinn Family. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Patrick in his efforts to aid brain cancer awareness. Saturday, April 16th, 2011, 7-10 p.m. Snuggery, 6733 N. Olmsted, Edison Park $40 per person Beer, Wine, Soft Drinks and Appetizers!! 50/50 Raffle, Silent Auction!!! For more information, please contact: Denise Butzen, or Nancy O Malley, or at patquinnbenefit@yahoo.com Leisure Club Meeting The Leisure Club will meet on Thursday, April 7 th at 11:30 AM in the Queen of Peace room. Come and enjoy coffee, rolls, fellowship, bingo, cards and more. Tickets are available for our anniversary party on Thursday, May 19 th, at the Lido. Ticket price is $ All parishioners are welcome! For ticket information, please call Joanie Ptak at or Bernie Buck at SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Thursday: Friday: LIGHT AND SHADOW In faith there is enough light for those who want to believe and enough shadows to blind those who don t. - Blaise Pascal Fourth Sunday of Lent St. Isidore St. Vincent Ferrer St. John Baptist de la Salle Abstinence 5

6 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 We would like to keep those who are serving in the military in our prayers. Please print the name of your loved one & drop in the collection basket or return to the Parish Office. Their names will remain on the list until you notify us of their return. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Wednesdays in Church, 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. with Benediction at 6:30 p.m. Adoration outside Holy Mass prolongs and intensifies what has taken place in the liturgical celebration and makes a true and profound reception of Christ possible. I... warmly recommend, to Pastors and to all the faithful, the practice of Eucharistic adoration (Pope Benedict XVI, June 10, 2007). Abortion is dangerous. The abortion industry is one of the least regulated medical fields and usually attracts the least qualified doctors. Women are often being taken from abortion killing centers in ambulances because of botched abortions and incompetent medical practices; many of them die. This fact is suppressed in the media. Restoring Hope, it s What Matters Most The Man Born Blind Reached Out. Joann was in a dark place. She had supported herself for several years with a good job in the suburbs. Now she was homeless with her young child. Joann hadn t counted on the costs of raising a child on her own, and when her car broke down, causing her to lose her job, she quickly found herself in financial trouble. Luckily, Joann reached out to Catholic Charities and its transitional housing program. Today, Joann has savings and is gradually taking over payment of all her expenses. I m so grateful for this program.i feel God has brought me here, she says. Your gift to the Catholic Charities Collection on Mother s Day will help more people like Joann move from darkness to light. APRIL 3 4TH SUNDAY OF LENT Let us say together, with the man born blind from today s gospel, I do believe! Is God inviting you to follow Him as a diocesan priest? For information about discernment events, be sure to check out There is still time to sign up for Exploring Priesthood Weekend (formerly called Ministry Weekend) on April 8-10! EPW is a weekend retreat held at Mundelein Seminary for those who are open to discerning God s call in their life. Contact Fr. Brian Welter at or bwelter@archchicago.org for more information. Project Rachel There are people who understand and can help. Are you hurting emotionally and spiritually after an abortion? There is hope for your future! If you're suffering because of an abortion, you may feel alone. But you are not. Call HOPE. One-on-one lay counseling, referrals to trained priests and understanding professional counselors and day-long retreats provided. Neither do I Condemn You. John 8:11 6

7 Announcements The Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass will be held on Sunday, August 28, 2011, at 3 PM at St. John Brebeuf, 8307 N. Harlem Ave., Niles, IL. Couples married in 1961 interested in attending this celebration should contact the parish office at to register by June 1st. For further information call the Family Ministries Office at or visit the website: BREAKFAST WITH THE EASTER BUNNY AT RESURRECTION COLLEGE PREP HIGH SCHOOL The Resurrection College Prep High School Alumnae Association presents Breakfast with the Easter Bunny on Saturday, April 16, 2011 from 9am to 11:30am. All are welcome to have breakfast with the Easter Bunny, enjoy entertainment by Resurrection students and make Easter arts and crafts. Each child will have the opportunity to take a photo with the Easter Bunny and receive a special gift. Tickets for Breakfast with the Easter Bunny are $8 per child in advance and $9 at the door; adult tickets are $5 per adult. Advance reservations are strongly encouraged. To reserve tickets, call Ext 127 or sthorpe@reshs.org. Resurrection College Prep High School is a Catholic, Christian college preparatory high school for young women located at 7500 West Talcott Ave., Chicago, IL For more information about Resurrection call Ext 129 or The Respect Life Office is Hiring! The Respect Life Office is looking to fill the position of Program Manager / Latino Outreach Coordinator. One major requirement of the position is that the person speak English and Spanish fluently. If you or someone that you know is interested in this position, please see the following link to the employment website for the Archdiocese of Chicago Save the Date - Mother's Day Mass Join Cardinal George on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 8, at 11 a.m. for the Respect Life Office's annual Mass for Expectant Mothers. All expectant mothers will receive a special blessing from Cardinal George, a silk rose, prayer card and medal of St. Gerard (the Patron Saint of expectant mothers). For more information, call the Respect Life Office at or go to Sound System - We are looking to replace the speakers in the Church. We appreciate your patience while we find the right solution to make the words clearer so all can hear them. Some minor improvements have been made and more work should happen in the near future. Entering into the Paschal Mystery with the Risen Christ Living the fullness of our baptism through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ Lenten Retreat with Fr. Mitch Pacwa, SJ April 8-10, 2011 Our Lady of Victory Parish 5212 W. Agatite Ave. Chicago, IL To Register or for more information contact: Emily and Rick Ryan (773) or (773) Sponsored by The Missionaries of the Holy Innocents & Our Lady of Victory Parish Sunday, April 17,

8 8 Strona Duszpasterstwa Polskojêzycznego w parafii ªw. Tekli Zapisy do Szko³y im. Genera³a W³adys³awa Andersa Polska Szko³a im. Gen. W³. Andersa, zawiadamia, ze juý rozpoczêliºmy zapisy na nowy rok szkolny 2011/2012. Zapisy rozpoczê³y siê 19-go marca i trwaæ bêdà do 16 kwietnia bierzàcego roku, od 9:00 do 12:00, w budynku przy parafii Sw. Tekli, 6725 W. Devon. (iloºæ miejsc w klasach ograniczona). Szko³a przyjmuje dzieci w wieku 3-4 lat do przedszkola, 5-6 do klasy 0 oraz dzieci do klas od I do VIII, rowniez do I, II i III klasy licealnej. Lekcje religii przygotowujàce do I Komunii (Komunia w klasie III) i Bierzmowania. Po wiêcej informacji proszê dzwoniæ: (wieczorem). Dyrekcja i Komitet Rodzicielski Intencje Mszalne, Niedziela, 10 kwiecieñ, 12:30 p.m., + ucja i Mieczys³aw Kraszewski, +Magdalena i Andrzej B³eka W podziekowaniu za otrzymane ³aski, z proºbà o dalsze b³ogos³awieñstwo we wsztstkich sprawach dla rodziny Prus +Joseph Poczàtek, +Józef Chodak, +Józef Piaskowy +Marta Marcinek, +Maria Chodak O Boýe b³ogos³awieñstwo, opiekê Matki Najºwiêtszej, wszelkie potrzebne ³aski i zdrowie z okazji urodzin dla Angeliki i Klaudii +Józef Rogoz, +Józef Panek, +Witold Wróblewski, w 11-tà rocznicê ºmierci W dniu 11-tych urodzin Micha³ka Kozikowski Modlitwa Wiernych w intencji powołań kapłańskich na pierwsze niedziele miesiąca 3 KWIETNIA 4 NIEDZIELA WIELKIEGO POSTU Ewangelia: Jana 9:1-41 Jezus uzdrawia niewidomego od urodzenia Panie, udziel łaski wielu mężczyznom, aby oddali się Tobie na służbę w kapłaństwie, szczególnie w naszej Archidiecezji Chicago i pomagali innym dostrzec Twoją Obecność. Ciebie prosimy 3 KWIETNIA 4 NIEDZIELA WIELKIEGO POSTU W niedzielę 28 sierpnia o godzinie 3 po południu w kościele św. Jana Brebeuf przy ulicy 8307 N. Harlem Ave. w Niles, IL odbędzie się uroczysta Msza Święta z okazji 50-tej rocznicy zawarcia związku małżeńskiego. Pary, ktόre zawarły związek małżeński w 1961 roku są proszone o skontaktowanie się z Biurem Parafialnym w celu zarejestrowania się, do 1-go czerwca. Aby zasięgnąć dodatkowych informacji prosimy skontaktować się z naszym biurem, , lub odwiedzić naszą stronę internetową: Wraz z niewidomym od urodzenia z dzisiejszej Ewangelii, odpowiedzmy odważnie Wierzę, Panie. Czy Bóg zaprasza cię do pójścia za nim jako kapłan diecezjalny? W celu uzyskania informacji na temat spotkań powołaniowych, odwiedź stronę internetową Bóg zaprasza cię do uczestnictwa w rekolekcjach Exploring Priesthood Weekend (dawniej Ministry Weekend) w dniach od 8 do 10 kwietnia Rekolekcje EPW w Wyższym Seminarium Duchownym w Mundelein skierowane są do tych, którzy otwarci są na rozeznanie powołania poprzez łaskę Ducha Świętego. W celu uzyskania bliższych informacji, skontaktuj się z ks. Brianem Welterem, pod numerem telefonu lub pisząc na adres bwelter@archchicago.org. Przywracanie Nadziei - Niewidomy ujrzał światło Joanna żyła w ciemności. Kiedyś była w stanie utrzymać się dzięki dobrej pracy na przedmieściach. Teraz została bezdomna, z małym dzieckiem. Joanna nie liczyła kosztów samodzielnego wychowywania dziecka i kiedy popsuł sie jej samochód, w związku z czym straciła pracę, szybko popadła w kłopoty finansowe. Na szczęście, Joanna zwróciła się do Katolickich Dzieł Miłosierdzia, które zapewniły jej tymczasowy dach nad głową. Dziś, Joanna ma trochę oszczędności i zaczyna sama pokrywać wszystkie wydatki na swoje potrzeby. Jestem bardzo wdzięczna za ten program pomocy... czuję, że Bóg mnie tu przyprowadził mówi. Twoja ofiara na Katolickie Dzieła Miłosierdzia złożona podczas kolekty w Dzień Matki pomoże ludziom takim jak Joanna przejść z ciemności do światła.

9 Strona Duszpasterstwa Polskojêzycznego w parafii ªw. Tekli Program Wielkiego Postu Duszpasterstwa Polskojęzycznego Parafia Świętej Tekli A.D Nabożeństwo Drogi Krzyżowej: w każdy piątek o godzinie 19:30 8 kwiecień Droga Krzyżowa Kalwaryjska 15 kwiecień Droga Krzyżowa autorstwa Karola Wojtyły 22 kwiecień Droga Krzyżowa współcierpiącego z Jezusem według Dzienniczka Świętej Siostry Faustyny + Gorzkie Żale - w każdą niedzielę wielkopostną po Mszy Świętej o godzinie 12:30: kwiecień 10 oraz 17 + Środowe Nabożeństwa Eucharystyczne Święty Józef naszym opiekunem w wielkopostnej drodze do świętości: 13: 00 Wystawienie Najświętszego Sakramentu 13: 15 18: 30 Cicha Adoracja Najświętszego Sakramentu 18: 30 19: 00 dwujęzyczne Nabożeństwo 6 kwiecień Święty Józef wzór pracujących 13 kwiecień Święty Józef patron spokojnej śmierci 20 kwiecień Święty Józef opiekun Kościoła + Wielkopostna Spowiedź Święta - w każdą sobotę od godziny 16: 00 16: 45: kwiecień 9, 16 + Wielkopostna Spowiedź Święta z Nabożeństwem pokutnym: Poniedziałek, 18 kwiecień o godzinie 19:00 Program Wielkiego Tygodnia Duszpasterstwa Polskojęzycznego Parafia Świętej Tekli A.D W tym roku, podczas Wielkiego Tygodnia, wszystkie naboýeñstwa odbêdà siê w jêz. angielskim i polskim Poniedzia³ek, 18 kwiecieñ 19:00 Spowiedþ Wielki Czwartek, 21 kwiecieñ 8:30 AM Jutrznia / Modlitwa Poranna (w jêz. angielskim) 19:00 Msza Wieczerzy Pañskiej Wielki Piàtek Mêki Pañskiej, 22 kwiecieñ 8:30 AM Jutrznia / Modlitwa Poranna (w jêz. angielskim) 15:00 Liturgia na czeºæ Mêki Pañskiej, Adoracja Krzyýa oraz Komunia ªw. 18:30 Stacje Drogi Krzyýowej (w jêz, angielskim) 19:30 Stacje Drogi Krzyýowej (w. jêz polskim) Wielka Sobota, 23 kwiecieñ 8:30 AM Jutrznia / Modlitwa Poranna (w. jêz. angielskim) 12:00 ii 13:00 PM ªwiêcenie Pokarmów 20:00 Wigilia Paschalna w Wielkà Noc Zmartwychwstanie Pañskie, 24 kwiecieñ 6:00 AM - Msza z procesjà Rezurekcyjnà (w jêz. polskim) 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 AM (Msze w jêz. angielskim) 12:30 PM (Msza w jêz. polskim) Poniedzialek Wielkanocny, 25 kwiecieñ, 19:00, Msza (w jêz. polskim) Niedziela, 1 maj 15:00, Niedziela Mi³osierdzia Boýego, dwujêzyczne naboýeñstwo 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 News from Second Grade Happy Spring! The super Second Graders at St. Thecla School are always working hard. At this time, the students are focused on preparing for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. In class the students drew beautiful pictures of the Last Supper and discussed the importance of the first Mass. In addition to preparing for the Sacraments, time has been spent studying about St. Patrick and St. Joseph. We learned that St. Patrick was the patron saint of Ireland and also the meaning of shamrocks. In Grammar class descriptive stories about "adventures" are being written. Students are encouraged to spark their creativity by incorporating lessons they have learned through the writing process. Keep up the good work! Correct grammar mechanics are taught, as well as using words to help expand their vocabulary. In Math the topic has been "Time." This is a favorite among our group of Second Graders. Students wrote their own daily schedules and drew clocks with the correct time on them. This activity helped with the concept of tasks being completed on a daily basis. Second Graders will continue to keep busy in all subject areas as the rest of the school year goes on. Miss Cegielski 12