Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 18, 2015 Through his suffering, my servant shall justify many. Isaiah 53:11b

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1 Pastor: Fr. Gene Dyer Associate Pastor: Fr. Ronald Stake Weekend Associate: Fr. Luke Kleczka, SDS Pastor Emeritus: Fr. Gerald Rogala Deacons: Robert Cnota, Steven Wagner and Michael McManus Business Manager: Mr. Joe Wojtowicz Principal: Mr. Dan Gargano Director of Music: Mr. Aaron Dixon Religious Education: Mr. Ron Mazzoni Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 18, 2015 Through his suffering, my servant shall justify many. Isaiah 53:11b Mass Schedule: Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m. (Mass in Polish) Monday through Saturday: 8:30 a.m. Holy Days: Please see the bulletin Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy: Tue. - Sat. following 8:30a.m. Mass Adoration: Wednesday 1:00 to 3:00p.m. followed with Benediction Confessions: Saturday: after the 8:30am Mass and 4:00 to 4:45 p.m. Spowiedþ: po polsku Sobota 4:00 to 4:45 p.m. Niedziela 11:00-11:25a.m. Office Hours and Addresses: Church: 6725 W. Devon Ave. Chicago, IL Parish Office: 6333 N. Newcastle Ave. Hours: Mon.- Fri. 8:30am-12:30pm 2:00pm-7:00pm Saturday - 9:00am-12:00pm (773) , FAX: (773) parish@saintthecla.org School: 6323 N. Newcastle Ave., Chicago, IL (773) Visit us on the web at: After Mass kindly make sure two bulletins are at the ends of each pew. Please take a bulletin from the vestibule to share with your family and those unable to attend Mass due to infirmities. Thank you!

2 The Order of Mass 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time Procession: Eye Has Not Seen Refrain Eye has not seen, ear has not heard, what God has ready for those who love him; Spirit of love, come, give us the mind of Jesus, teach us the wisdom of God. 1. When pain and sorrow weigh us down, be near to us, O Lord, forgive the weakness of our faith, and bear us up within your peaceful word. Refrain 2. Our lives are but a single breath, we flower and we fade, yet all our days are in your hands, so we return in love what love has made. Refrain 3. To those who see with eyes of faith, the Lord is ever near, reflected in the faces of all the poor and lowly of the world. Refrain 4. We sing a myst'ry from the past in halls where saints have trod, yet ever new the music rings to Jesus, Living Song of God. Refrain Text: 1 Corinthians 2:9-10; Marty Haugen, b.1950, 1982, GIA Publications, Inc. Used by permission: Onelicense: A Sign of the Cross and Greeting Penitential Act Gloria (right) (Readings begin on p. 220) Responsorial Psalm: Ps. 33 Refrain: Lord, let your mercy be upon us, as we place our trust in you. Gospel Acclamation (Stand) Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. Chant Verse, R/. Used by permission: One license: A

3 Homily Profession of Faith (right) Universal Prayer At the conclusion, all recite the Hail Mary. Preparation of the Gifts THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST The Offertory Chant (Psalm 80: 2-3, 15-16, 18-19) R/: Lord, make us turn to you; let us see your face and we shall be saved Chant Verse, R/. Stand V. Pray brothers and sisters R/. May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory of his name, and for our good and the good of his holy Church. Prayer over the Gifts At the conclusion, all reply: Amen. The Preface Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, Hosanna in the highest. The English translation and chants of The Roman Missal 2010, International Commission on English In the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. The Eucharistic Prayer (kneel) At the Consecration, the Holy Sacrifice of Christ on the Cross is made present again. Memorial Acclamation V. The mystery of faith R. We proclaim your death, O Lord and profess your resurrection until you come again. The English translation and chants of The Roman Missal 2010, International Commission on English In the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. The Doxology At the conclusion, all reply: Amen. The Profession of the Faith The Nicene Creed I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, [All bow, at the following text ] and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen. 3

4 The Communion Rite The Lord s Prayer The Sign of Peace At the fraction, the Lamb of God begins. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, grant us peace. The English translation and chants of The Roman Missal 2010, International Commission on English, In the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Holy Communion V. Behold the Lamb of God R/. Lord, I am not worthy, that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word, and my soul shall be healed. Antiphon (Ps. 85: 9-14) R/. Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation. Communion Hymn (See Right) Used by permission: One license: A

5 Blessing and Dismissal Hail, Holy Queen Hail, holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope! To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears! Turn, then, O most gracious Advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. V: Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. R/: That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen. Retiring Procession: Here I Am, Lord Used by permission: Licensing:

6 Please cut out and keep this notice for the dates when the school has an open house for parents who are considering St. Thecla School. Our school has two Apple large screen TV s that allow a teacher to access unlimited educational material from their i-pad. The entire class can see the material and teachers can guide students to access and study the material on their personal i-pads. 6 St. Thecla Football: The JV and DFL teams had byes last week. The Varsity team played St Raphael and lost a tough game in overtime, All 3 teams come back home this Suday to Notre Dame as they face another rival, St Mary of the Woods. The DFL team plays at 11:00 am, JV at 1:00 and Varsity at 2:30 pm. There are only two more regular season games as the Falcons are making their push towards the playoffs. Please come out to support the Falcons this Sunday for what is sure to be a heated rivalry game. The home crowd has helped us all season long and we will need big fan support as we face the always-tough Knights.

7 Weekly Parish Information Highlights for the coming week Mon. October 19 8:30 am. +Wladyslaw Sajdak Tues. October 20 8:30 am. +Irena & Tadeusz Surawski Wed. October 21 8:30 am. +Lawrence & Helen Meyer Thurs. October 22 8:30 am. +John Sadler Fri. October 23 8:30 am. +Colleen Prawicki Sat. October 24 8:30 am. For Parishioners Sun. October 25 11:00 am. General Anders Mass 5:00 pm. For Pro-Life 8:00 am. +Eugenia Bukowski 10:00 am. SI: Peter & Jean Dziadus (23rd Wedding Anniversary) SI :Marsha Geurtsen +Catherine & John Tyrcha +Robert & Joan Musker +John & Helen Pierzchala +Bridie & Bert Murphy +Patrick & Delia Murphy 11:15 am. Mass in Falcon Hall: For Parishioners 11:30 am. Mass in Polish SI: Jolanta i Grzegorz (15th Wedding Anniversary) SI: Benjamin Walter Gorzelany +Wladyslaw Pawlikowski +Stanislawa Pawlikowska +Wanda i Zbigniew Lechowicz +Wanda i Wladyslaw Folta +Irena i Jan Folta Thank you for your generosity to help meet our weekly financial goals. Please remember St. Thecla in your will. During the offertory, have you noticed people around you not putting an envelope or money into the basket? It may be that they are giving electronically. No check writing, no paper envelopes and environmentally friendly. Donations can be made through a credit card and all transactions get applied to your name. Sign up for Automated Giving by visiting or by calling parish-1 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20 Knights of Columbus Set-up-6-7:30-QOP Meeting-7:30pm Women s Council-Set-up-6:00pm-MPR Meeting-7:30pm Weblos Scout Meeting-6:30pm-SJW WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21 Adoration & Benediction-1-3pm-Church Choir Set-up-6pm-Church Choir Practice-7pm-Church THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 Al-Anon Meeting-9:30-11am-St. Joseph the Worker FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 Bible study (in Polish) resumes in November. Haunted House see schedule on back page SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25 General Anders School-9-12:30pm General Anders School Mass-11:00 am. Blood Pressure Screening after 5pm Mass Haunted House - see schedule on back page SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26 Religious Education-9:15-11:45am Mass in gym at 11:15am Haunted House-see schedule on back page Blood Pressure Screening after 8 & 10am Masses Oct. 16th Oct. 17th Oct. 24th WEDDINGS AT ST. THECLA Slawomir Zawadaki & Stephanie Gielniewski Nicholas Kelm & Katelyn Jaffe Carl Thomas III & Megan Lytle Weekly Contributions: October 11, 2015 Sunday Collection $ Maintenance $ Parking Lot Fund $ Votive Lights $ Sharing Parish $ Initial Offering $ Propagation Of The Faith $ Haunted House $ Budget Gap $ Seminary $ Summer Mission Appeal $

8 Our Faith GOD S WORK OF SALVATION God s work of salvation is the focus of this weekend s readings. From the prophetic event of Isaiah to Jesus understanding of the human condition in Hebrews, concluding with Jesus paying our ransom in Mark, God is in control. There may be failings and misunderstandings along the way. We may move away from God, but at our conversion, God leads us back. Like James and John, we may let greed and power blur our vision of what Jesus wants us to know about the Kingdom; but tirelessly we are taught and re-taught what life in the Kingdom will be. Jesus has paid our ransom to ensure that we will share in the Kingdom. It is not unusual to think of Jesus ransom as a punishment that he endured. However, it is more accurate, and more like Jesus, for us to recognize ransom as God s gift to us. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. TODAY S READINGS First Reading My servant shall justify many, and their guilt he shall bear (Isaiah 53:10-11). Psalm Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you (Psalm 33). Second Reading Let us confidently approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and to find grace for timely help (Hebrews 4:14-16). Gospel Whoever wishes to be first among you will be the slave of all (Mark 10:35-45 [42-45]). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time; World Mission Sunday Monday: Ss. John de Brébeuf, Isaac Jogues, and Companions Tuesday: St. Paul of the Cross Thursday: St. John Paul II Friday: St. John of Capistrano Saturday: St. Anthony Mary Claret; Blessed Virgin Mary For all our deceased relatives and friends READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Rom 4:20-25; Lk 1:69-75; Lk 12:13-21 Tuesday: Rom 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21; Ps 40:7-10, 17; Lk 12:35-38 Wednesday:Rom 6:12-18; Ps 124:1b-8; Lk 12:39-48 Thursday: Rom 6:19-23; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 12:49-53 Friday: Rom 7:18-25a; Ps 119:66, 68, 76-77, 93-94; Lk 12:54-59 Saturday: Rom 8:1-11; Ps 24:1b-4ab, 5-6; Lk 13:1-9 Sunday: Jer 31:7-9; Ps 126:1-6; Heb 5:1-6; Mk 10:46-52 ACHIEVING SANCTITY Let us throw ourselves into the ocean of God s goodness, where every failing will be cancelled and anxiety turned into love. St. Paul of the Cross 8

9 Parish Life Religious Education News Classes for the school-year have started. If you have not yet registered, but would like to do so, please contact the Religious Education Office as soon as possible. You can call the Parish Office at or Remember that sacrament preparation is a two year program, so those wishing to receive the sacraments of Communion or Confirmation in 2017, need to begin this year. We are also still in need of volunteers to be aids in the classrooms. If you are willing to share your time to help out, please contact the Religious Education Office. Music Ministry: Choir practice is Wednesday at 7pm in church. Please contact Aaron Dixon for more information x215 adixon@saintthecla.org Eucharistic Adoration: On Wednesdays at 1pm, the church is open for the Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, concluding with Benediction at 3pm. At this time, people come together to pray and be with our Lord Jesus Christ. Consider bringing someone with you...or bring their concerns, fears and struggles and speak with our Lord about them. Scripture is filled with moments when people brought the sick and those burdened directly to Jesus. St. Thecla Women s Council: Our next meeting of the Women s Council takes place on Tuesday, October 20, in Moriarty Hall. All women are invited to join us; annual dues are $10.00 or $5.00 for those over 75 years young. Remind your family and friends to join us for the Haunted House. Volunteers are still needed to pass out candy on Saturday October 24 th and 31 st from noon until 2pm for the children attending the no scare. Please contact Jackie if you can help. Save the date for our annual Art & Craft Fair on Nov. 21st from 9am -4pm. Help is needed for set up on Friday (the evening before) as well as bakers and workers for the fair. Contact Maribeth or Terry if you can help. Thank you for joining us in our support for our parish and we encourage and warmly welcome you to join us. The used clothing bin generated $ Thank you! The second collection this weekend is for World Mission Sunday 9

10 CHICAGO 40 DAYS FOR LIFE Location: The Albany Medical Center (FPA) 5086 N. Elston Ave., Chicago Hours: 12:01 am to Midnight (every day) Local Contact: Theresa Jedziniak Or For more information visit: 40daysforlife.com/Chicago The Women s Center needs YOU! Are you a college student, retired adult, or servant-hearted person with M-F 9am-5pm availability, looking to build your resume or lend a hand? Starting at the end of October onward, your help is needed to prepare bottles (clean, tag, and box them) for our next Baby Bottle Campaign so they can be sent to churches and schools. The spare change we collect in this campaign is our biggest fundraiser! It is a perfect project for a group who enjoy each others company while working on a project as well as for those who enjoy working alone and in silence. We are located at 5116 N. Cicero Ave. (just south of Foster, off 94). Hours are flexible and we offer shifts of 9am-noon, 1-4pm, or other weekly hours preferable to your schedule. Or spend the entire day with us: clean bottles 9am-12noon, attend Mass in our chapel at noon, eat lunch, then help until 4-5pm. Please let me know if you are interested. Contact: Paige at pscarlett@womens-center.org or for more details or to learn of other volunteer opportunities at The Women s Center. 10 October is Respect Life month and our parish is participating in The Baby Bottle Project benefiting The Women s Centers of Greater Chicago land. Please take a Baby Bottle home, fill it with spare change, and return it the weekend of October 24 &25th. Thank you for helping defend life, and remember to keep all pro-life undertakings in your prayers.

11 Keep in mind... We keep those who are serving in the military in our prayers. Please print the name of your loved one and drop it in the collection basket or return it to the Parish Office. Their names will remain on the list until you notify us of their return or if their rank changes. Prayer List, US Military United States Air Force: SSgt. Michael J. Archam, A1C Heather Bosh, SrA Nicole Coreil A1C Scott Frisco A1C Shane Garrison, SSgt. Adam Krey, 2ndLt. Peter A. Schroeder, SSgt. James E. Stay SSgt. Sentara Stay SSgt. Matt Tredwell AIG. Keith Daniel Garrison United States Army: MAJ. Terence W. Bacon, SGT. Sean Doherty, SGT. Rachel Hall, SGT. Robert Lach, CPT. Jared Lampe, WO. Steven Larmay, SPC. Thomas J. Lyons III, PFC. Raymond Rau, SPC Thomas Rohl, 1LT. Michael Spiwak SPC. Neil A. Dunn Jr. United States Marines: 2ndLt. Philip E. Blais, 2ndLt. Kevin Bowler, PFC Michael T. Brennan, Pvt. James Dinela, LCpl. Kyle Elmer, SSgt. Benjamin Juhasz, LCpl. Nathaniel J. Juncer, Maj. Michael C. Mroszczak, Cpl. Brian Pasterczyk, Capt. Craig V. Platt, LCpl. Jose Rivera, MSgt. Richard L. Sroka, SSgt. James E. Stonehouse United States Navy: SN E-3 Joseph J. Daly CAPT. Steven Stancy Sick List - We pray for all those in nursing homes, homebound or who require extended care and those who care for them: The list has been updated. Please call the Parish office or drop a note in the collection basket if you want to add a name to the list. Frank Bieniek Gino Belcaster Laurence Brueck Daniel Burke Jodi Chmiel Deacon Bob Cnota Eileen Cobb Kevin Connolly Burke Daniel John Dooley Jackie Dubiel Carolyn Engblom Joan Giuntoli Loretta Golubski Ann Gosciniak Lillian Hall Gerald Halvey Frank Herbig Robert Kieca Wladyslawa Kielar Beverly Kisiel Mary Lavalle Arlene Lewandowski Rose Ligeza Dorothy Lyjak Walter Malinowski George Marcin Wanda Marshall Imleda Mizones Katharina Mueller Catherine Neumann Gisele Piekarski Caroline Plodzien Thomas Podgorny Raymond Prybil Stanley Sadej Anthony Sansone Peter Schroeder Eugenia Siemianowski Dorothy Taylor Janis Taylor Patricia Timm Cecilia Walega Christine Wasowski Mary Widelka Edward Wnek Julia Wojtanowski Julia Zeler Rose Zembal Barbara Zygmunt Magnificat The third concert of the Musica Lumina season Magnificat is Sunday, Oct. 25 at St. John Brebeuf, 8307 N. Harlem Avenue, Niles IL. The 3:00 p.m. performance features soloists soprano Maureen Smith, mezzo soprano Ewa Kowcz-Fair, mezzo soprano Jennifer Olenic, tenor Scott Brunscheen, baritone Ryan de Ryke and conductor Marek Rachelski leading the Niles Metropolitan Chorus and with the Musica Lumina Orchestra and is offered free admission with a free will offering received. J. S. Bach: Orchestral Suite in D, BWV 1068 Pergolesi: Magnificat Arvo Pärt: Magnificat J. S. Bach: Magnificat in D, BWV

12 STRONA DUSZPASTERSTWA POLSKOJÊZYCZNEGO W PARAFII ªw.TEKLI Informacje Ogólne Adres: 6725 N. Devon Ave., Chicago IL Biura Parafialnego: 6333 N. Newcastle Ave., Chicago IL Telefon: (773) Godziny Kancelarii Parafialnej: Od pon. do piatku, od godz. 8:30-12:30 i od godz. 14:00-19:00. W soboty od godz. 9:00-12: 00. Adres Szko³y: 6323 N. Newcastle, Chicago IL Telefon: (773) Adres strony internetowej (po polsku): Msze ªwiête Msze ºwiête w tygodniu o godz. 8:30 rano w jêzyku angielskim. Msze ºwiête w jêzyku polskim w kaýdà Niedzielê o godz. 11:30. Sakramenty ªwiête Sakrament Chrztu W kaýdà czwartà Niedzielê miesiàca o godzinie 13:00. Spotkania Przygotowujàce dla rodziców w kaýdy pierwszy poniedzia³ek miesiàca o godz. 19:00 (w jêzyku angielskim). Zajêcia po polsku muszà byæ wczeºniej ustalone przez Ksiêdza Proboszcza. Prosimy o kontakt z biurem parafialnym. Sakrament Ma³ýeñstwa Pary przygotowujàce siê do zawarcia sakramentu ma³ýeñstwa powinny zg³osiæ siê do biura parafialnego przed ustaleniem innych szczegó³ów, przynajmniej na 4 miesiàce przed planowanà datà ºlubu. Prosimy kontaktowaæ siê z Kancelarià Parafialnà w celu ustalenia spotkania z ksiêdzem. Spowiedþ ªwiêta w kaýdà Sobotê od godziny 16-16:45. W Niedzielê od 11:00-11:25. ( po polsku) Moýna równieý umówiæ siê indywidualnie z ksiêdzem. Spowiedþ, Komunia ªwiêta i Namaszczenie Chorych Naleýy dzwoniæ do Kancelarii Parafialnej. Prosimy, aby w potrzebie pos³ugi kap³ana osobom chorym nie zwlekaæ. 12 Duszpasterstwo Ýycia Wewnêtrznego Odbywa siê w naszym koºciele w kaýdà ºrode od godziny 13:00 do 15 :00. Na zakoñczenie adoracji udzielane jest b³ogos³awieñstwo Najºwiêtszym Sakramentem. Program Nauczania Religijnego Og³oszenia Adoracja Najºwiêtszego Sakramentu Duszpasterstwo Parafii ªw. Tekli Msze ªwiête w jêzyku polskim odprawiane sà przez Zakon Braci Salwatorianów z Merrillville w Indianie. Ks. ukasz Kleczka. Program Nauczania Religijnego w jêzyku polskim prowadzony jest w parafii ºw. Tekli przez Polskà Szko³ê im. Genera³a W³adys³awa Andersa. Dyrektor Szko³y p. Wanda Penar. Kontakt pod numerem , lub z biurem parafialnym Wiecej informacji moýna równieý znaleþæ na stronie szko³y: Informujemy, ýe Zrzeszenie Amerykañsko Polskie og³asza zapisy na bezp³atne kursy Pomocy Pielêgniarskiej i Rehabilitacyjnej. Kursy prowadzone sà w jêzyku angielskim. Po uzyskaniu licencji pomagamy w znalezieniu pracy. Po wiêcej informacji proszê dzwoniæ wewn. 401 lub 403. W dniach 24 i 25 Paþdziernika odbêdà siê darmowe badania ciºnienia krwi. W Sobotê po mszy ºw. o godz. 5 po po³udniu i Niedzielê po mszach o godz. 8 i 10 rano. Prowadzone sà przez wolontariuszy z Compass. Zachêcamy wszystkich do skorzystania z tego bezp³atnego badania. Dbajmy o zdrowie!

13 XXIX Niedziela Zwykła Być misjonarzem Jezusa. Wstęp do liturgii Gromadzimy w Święty Dzień przy ołtarzu Pana, aby złożyć razem z Nim dobremu Bogu Eucharystyczną Ofiarę Jego Umiłowanego Syna Jezusa Chrystusa. Dzisiejszą Niedzielą rozpoczynamy w Kościele Powszechnym Tydzień intensywnej modlitwy w intencji Misji. Podczas tej Mszy św. prośmy Najwyższego, aby wspierał trud i poświęcenie pracy tylu misjonarzy i misjonarek, którzy głoszą ofertę zbawienia współczesnemu światu na wszystkich kontynentach ziemi. Módlmy się również o nowe i święte powołania misyjne, aby nie zabrakło ludzi, którzy będą całym swoim życiem, energią i zapałem wsiewać ziarno ewangelicznej prawdy w ludzkie serca, które jeszcze Chrystusa nie znają. Uznajmy na początku tych świętych celebracji naszą grzeszność, abyśmy z czystym sercem mogli złożyć Bogu Ofiarę Jego Syna.. Niedziela Misyjna 18 Paþdziernika zostanie zebrana druga sk³adka na wsparcie Misji Katolickich. Jest to Papieskie Dzie³o Misyjne, które wspiera misje na ca³ym ªwiecie. Bóg zap³aæ za z³oýone ofiary. ªw. Jan Pawe³ II Paþdziernik Misiàcem w Obronie Ýycia W Paþdzierniku zachêcamy wszystkich parafian do wspó³udzia³u w akcji zbierania funduszy dla Centrum Kobiet. Centrum Kobiet (The Women s Center) jest organizacjà, która pomaga kobietom w ciàýy, bêdàcych w trudnej sytuacji finansowej. Centrum Kobiet s³uýy doradà, pomocà i modlitwà. Przeciêtnie w ciàgu roku, otrzymuje pomoc ponad piêæ tysiêcy kobiet. Pomoc ta to niezbêdne rzeczy dla ma³ego dziecka jak:mleko, pieluchy, krzese³ka do samochodu, wózki itp. Prosimy o zabieranie butelek do domu. Wype³nijmy je drobnymi. Kaýda najmniejsza pomoc siê liczy. Prosimy o dorêczenie butelek z powrotem do Koºcio³a pod koniec miesiàca 24 i 25 Paþdziernika. Serdeczne Bóg Zap³aæ! Wstęp do liturgii słowa Każdy z nas jest powołany przez Boga do świętości. Bóg pragnie, abyśmy z ufnością przybliżyli się do Chrystusa, od którego możemy otrzymać łaskę przebaczenia i miłosierdzia. Wpatrzeni w Jezusa Chrystusa Najwyższego Kapłana i Sługę, który nie przyszedł, aby Mu służono, lecz aby służyć i dać swoje życie za innych. Wsłuchajmy się w Jego słowa, które wzywają nas do bezinteresownej służby naszym siostrom i braciom. Centrum Kobiet (The Women s Center) potrzebuje twojej pomocy. Nasz adres 5116 N. Cicero Ave. (blisko ulicy Foster i autostrady 94). Po wiêcej informacji prosimy dzwoniæ pod numer lub elektornicznie pscarlett@womenscenter.org. Prosic o Paige. Dziêkujemy wszystkim za z³oýone ofiary w ubieg³ym tygodniu. Bóg Zap³aæ! 13

14 General information Baptisms: Please contact the Parish Office to arrange a Baptism. Baptismal Prep Class: Will be confirmed at time of Registration of the 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. Please note that Weddings do not take place during Lent. 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 the office at (773) website: How to Become a Catholic: 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 To register as a parishioner; call the Parish Office for more information at

15 Hair Razor Haunted Scenes HAIR RAZOR HAUNTED SCENES Dates & times are as follows for NIGHT HOURS (SCARING HOURS) Saturday, Oct 17, :00p - 10:30p Sunday, Oct 18, :00p - 9:30p Friday, Oct 23, :00p - 10:30p Saturday, Oct 24, :00p - 10:30p Sunday, Oct 25, :00p - 9:30p Special Thursday, Oct 29, :00p - 9:30p Friday, Oct 30, :00p - 10:30p Saturday, Oct 31, 2015 CLOSED Current wish list for the haunted house Monetary donations for props and costumes. Batteries :AA & AAA. Cases of water, Halloween Candy for 'no scare' days. Supply food to feed 50 workers each night. Contact the parish office and we will put you in touch with the committee. Many thanks! Dates & times are as follows for DAY HOURS (NO SCARE - LIGHTS ON - Trick or treating) Saturday, Oct 17, :00p - 2:00p Saturday, Oct 24, :00p - 2:00p Saturday, Oct 31, :00p - 2:00p What are the haunted house reviews saying about St. Thecla s haunted house? Just wanted everyone to know that Horror Tourers really enjoyed their visit last Saturday night - possibly our best visit to Hair Razor yet. Creative scenes and some unexpected scares, too - hats off to all of the actors and everyone who puts Hair Razor together - we love it! 16