ST. FERDINAND CHURCH RECTORY: 5900 W. BARRY AVENUE CHICAGO, IL (773)

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1 ST. FERDINAND CHURCH RECTORY: 5900 W. BARRY AVENUE CHICAGO, IL (773) J.S. Paluch Co., Inc. MARCH 28, 2010 PALM SUNDAY OF THE LORD S PASSION Photo by Romuald Gluch

2 Page Two Palm Sunday March 28, 2010 Mass Intentions MONDAY March 29, :30 AM Mary Griffin rq. Janina Podsiadlo (in Latin) 8:00 AM Andrew Grisanti rq. Thomas & Josephine Heavey 9:30 AM Lenten Mission in Polish 7:00 PM Lenten Mission in Polish TUESDAY March 30, :30 AM Mary Griffin rq. Janina Podsiadlo 8:00 AM Special Blessings for Vilma Duran rq. Family 8:30 AM Confession in Polish 9:30 AM Lenten Mission in Polish 6:00 PM Confession in Polish 7:00 PM Lenten Mission in Polish WEDNESDAY March 31, :30 AM Margaret Cascio rq. Son 8:00 AM Wanda Rozkuszka rq. Family 8:30 AM Confession in Polish 9:30 AM Lenten Mission in Polish 6:00 PM Confession in Polish 7:00 PM Lenten Mission in Polish HOLY THURSDAY April 1, :00 AM Morning Prayer in English 6:00 PM Mass in English 8:00 PM Mass in Polish 9:30 PM Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Adoration until Midnight GOOD FRIDAY of the Lord s Passion April 2, :00 AM Morning Prayer 12:00 PM Living Stations of the Cross in English 3:00 PM Stations of the Cross in Polish 6:00 PM Liturgy in English 8:00 PM Liturgy in Polish 10:00 PM Adoration of the Tomb of Jesus until Easter Vigil HOLY SATURDAY April 3, :00 AM Morning Prayer 10:00 AM 12:30 PM Bilingual Blessing of the Easter Baskets in (Every 30 minutes) 1:00 PM 2:00 PM Bilingual Blessing of the Easter Baskets in the Chapel (Every 30 minutes) 8:00 PM Bilingual Easter Vigil EASTER SUNDAY April 4, :00 AM Sunrise Mass (Rezurekcja) in Polish 8:30 AM All Parishioners 10:00 AM All Parishioners 10:15 AM Krystyna Karłowicz, Antonina, Stanisław, Ryszard i Barbara Szczerbowski; Artur Peza w 2 r. śmierci; W intencji Tomasza Brożek i żony z podziękowaniem za łaski i prośbą o dalsze Boże błogosławieństwo 12:30 PM All Parishioners 3:00 PM Jerzy Fey The sanctuary lamps this week are lit for: Rose & Charles Coco Health for Anthony R. Coco Marriage Banns Second: Daniel Rozkuszka and Naoko Yamane Gene Hazins and Justine Glodz Artur Dawidowski and Beata Waszkiewicz First: Gregory Klimaszewski and Joanna Szczech Rest in Peace Please remember to pray for the souls of al our faithful departed, especially: Stefania Kaliszewicz Jesus Remember Me Our Lenten journey of conversion has brought us to the holiest week of the year. With palm branches in hand we enter the holy city of Jerusalem, proclaiming, Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. From this grand entrance into the city, we follow the Lord Jesus as he shares his last meal with his disciples, institutes the Eucharist, is arrested, betrayed, and killed. Each year this celebration of Palm Sunday of the Lord s Passion plunges us into the saving mystery of Christ s death and resurrection. The Lord s forgiveness of the repentant thief reminds us that reconciliation awaits those who put their faith in Christ. Let the repentant thief s words become our own this day: Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom (Luke 23:42). Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.

3 March 28, 2010 Palm Sunday Page Three Remember in Prayer As members of the parish faith community, it is our responsibility to remember both in concrete and spiritual ways those who cannot celebrate with us each week because they are ill. Those who are sick in turn, remember all of us daily in their prayers and in their sufferings. We experience many blessings because of their remembering us. And so...please remember in your prayers: Eleanor Bucaro Irene Rowe Agnes Groeper James Gruber Ed Cleary Jadwiga Wojtasik Stanislaw Cwieka Baby Abigail Gerhard Carl Varsolona Mary Dorgan Eleanor Loscuito Julia Wawrzyniak Edward Pfeiffer Jean Biddlecom Mary Ayello Florence Magro Sharon Moody Charlotte Citko Dorothy Hagelin Peter Gruber Joseph Gruber Robert Andrews John Duff Anna Hansen Luke Mascardini Vita Pratola Luigi Avenia Carole Vachula Anthony R. Coco Veronica Signo Irene Heidelbauer Baby Gavin Kolens Lottie Chrapla Violet Del Vacchio Rosalie & Tom Anastos Domonic Caltagrione Leslie May O Brien Marie Lucas A Prayer for the Armed Forces Almighty God, stretch forth Your mighty arm to strengthen and protect the men and women of our Armed Forces. As they face the myriad of challenges and decisions that each day is destined to bring, may they be anchored by their faith, protected by Your presence and comforted by the knowledge that they are loved by You and by this community of faith. Grant that, meeting danger with courage, and all occasions with discipline loyalty, they may truly serve the cause of justice and peace to the honor of your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Daniel Guziec SPC Jeffrey Foerster Robert Peregrino S/SGT David A. Domel Jr. May God keep you safe! Our Stewardship of Treasure Due to an earlier bulletin submission date the collection of March 20/21 will be reported in the next week bulletin. Thank you. Next week s second collection for our Renovation Fund is moved to the second week of April and it will be collected on the weekend of April 11/12. Thank you for your generosity! Thank you! The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention. ~ Oscar Wilde Sincere THANK YOU to all who give their time to keep our church clean. Thank you for your faithfulness and dependability. Please know that your help is very much valued and appreciated. May God bless you abundantly: Welcome to our parish! Welcome to St. Ferdinand Parish If you are new to our church or just visting, please stop and introduce yourself. We are pleased to have you share in this celebration of the Eucharist. If you do not have home, or if your church is not home to you, we invite you to become part of our parish family. Please call or stop by our parish office to register. We are glad you are here and hope you will join us.

4 March 28, 2010 Palm Sunday Page Four HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE Holy Thursday April 1, :00 AM Morning Prayer 6:00 PM Mass 9:30 PM Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Adoration until Midnight Good Friday April 2, :00 AM Morning Prayer 12:00 PM Living Stations of the Cross 6:00 PM Liturgy 10:00 PM Adoration of the Tomb of Jesus until Easter Vigil Holy Saturday April 3, :00 AM Morning Prayer 10:00 AM 12:30 PM Bilingual Blessing of the Easter Baskets in the (every 30 min.) 1:00 PM 2:00 PM Bilingual Blessing of the Easter Baskets in the Chapel (every 30 min.) 8:00 PM Bilingual Easter Vigil Easter Sunday April 4, :30 AM Mass in 10:00 AM Mass in Chapel 12:30 PM Mass in NO MASS at 5:00PM Collection for the Missionaries of the Poor serving in Jamaica Just a couple of weeks left in our Lenten campaign to help the Missionaries of the Poor. We are happy to report that we have made it to the half way point of filling the shipping container with our donated items. The container measures 8 x 8 x 40 so you can get an idea of the amount of items we ve received. We couldn t have come this far without your generosity and support. Thank you so much! If you ve taken a tag from the Trees of Hope, please return the items by next week. There is still time to contribute if you haven t had a chance. This week s highlighted items are peanut butter, macaroni/pasta, baby cereal, tuna fish and over the counter child and adult fever reducer/pain relievers such as liquid Tylenol, Motrin or Advil. Please help us meet our goal of filling the container. With you, we are a force for good; without you, we are nothing. Thank you for your continued support. All items can be left under the trees or brought to the school or rectory. Cash donations can be put in the envelopes provided and placed in the regular Sunday collection basket. If you have any questions, please call and ask for Sr. Anna (x352) or Marta (x300). Easter Monday April 5, :30 AM Mass 8:00 AM Mass Divine Mercy Novena The Divine Mercy Novena will start following the Good Friday Liturgy, then on Holy Saturday after the Morning Prayer, on Easter Sunday after 8:30 a.m. Mass and Monday through Saturday after 8 a.m. Mass. The Feast Of Mercy will start at Mass of Divine Mercy in English at 12:30 p.m., after Mass will be exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Eucharistic procession with veneration of St. Faustina relics in English and Polish at 2:45 p.m. The Feast Of Mercy will end at Mass 3 p.m. in Polish.

5 Page Five Palm Sunday March 28, 2010 Catholics Come Home Chicago invites you to take another look April is a great month to place a Market Day order. Receive a FREE Get Grillin Starter Pack with the purchase of 2 qualifying grilling items. It s a delicious way to kick start the grilling season! For more details, find the order forms in the back of the church, chapel or in the school office. Return order forms to the church, school or rectory by Monday, April 5th or order online at until 11pm CST on Wednesday, April 7th. April sale pick up is Saturday, April 10th from 10:00 to 11:00 am. April Health Events Our Lady of the Resurrection Medical Center, 5645 W. Addison, will offer the following health events. Call RES-INFO to register. April 6 Diabetes support group, free April 9 Healthy aging program, free. Podiatrist will discuss foot care. April 12 Cataract and glaucoma screening, free April 16 Diabetes screening, $10 fee April 20 Menopause-The Facts free lecture by OB/Gyn physician April 20 Hearing screenings, free April 22 Arthritis support group, free April 27 Blood pressure screening, free Do you have questions about Marriage, Divorce, and Annulments? Many Catholics who have divorced and re-married outside the have often drifted away from the Catholic and the practice of their faith. The Catholics Come Home evangelization initiative invites these individuals to take another look at law concerning marriage and to explore possibilities to resolve issues of divorce and re-marriage, especially through the annulment process. In the coming weeks, special presentations around the Archdiocese will address these issues. Sessions will be available in English, Spanish, and Polish. The sessions will last about ninety minutes and cover the following topics: What is Marriage in the Catholic? What is the annulment process? What are the basic principles of law that must be followed? How does one apply for a declaration of nullity? What are the civil effects and misunderstanding about annulment? What are some of the grounds used in a case? Returning Catholics, new Catholics or those wishing to learn more about the annulment process can visit the Metropolitan Tribunal s web pages on the Archdiocese of Chicago s website by clicking on Departments and then Metropolitan Tribunal. More information about the presentations can be found on the Catholics Come Home Chicago website, The presentations are free and open to all. Please call the parish that is hosting the event you are interested in attending. Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass Sunday, September 19, :00PM St. John Brebeuf 8307 North Harlem Ave. Niles, IL Couples married in 1960 interested in attending this celebration should contact our parish office to register. Your will receive invitation directly from the Family Ministries Office. For more information please call The Lord GOD is my help, Therefore I am not disgraced. Isaiah 50:7a

6 March 28, 2010 Palm Sunday Page Six LECTORS and Eucharistic Ministers Schedule April 3 Easter Vigil 8:00PM April 10/11 2ns Sunday of Easter April 17/18 3rd Sunday of Easter April 24/25 4th Sunday of Easter Saturday 5:00 PM Lectors and Communion Ministers will be contacted by Scheduler for assignments during HOLY WEEK L D. Lasiewicz E. Mele R. Scarpelli L H. Marros J. Lohrmann E. Mele L D. Lasiewicz E. Mele R. Scarpelli Sunday 8:30 AM APRIL 4 Easter Sunday L B. Koziol L. Sikorski R. Pasko L B. Hotcaveg Dcn. I. Hotcaveg A. Vaccaro A. Cesaroni L E. Supan R. Clemente F. Supan L H. Marros Dcn. R. Weiner T. Cass L. Sikorski 10:00 AM Chapel COMMUNION UNDER BOTH SPECIES L H. Marros K. Aloisio J. Aloisio M. A. Barnhart M. Starsiak D. Pappa L E. Supan F. Supan D. Camara E. Camara B. Koziol L B. Koziol Dcn. R. Weiner M.A. Barnhart K. Alosio J. McGinniss M. McGinniss L F. Supan K. Aloisio J. Aloisio N. Starsiak D. Pappa 12:30 AM L J. Zarate A. Rabor E. Rabor L M. Glodz Dcn. R. Weiner S. Kass M. Medrano L J. Zarate M. Starsiak F. Mesina L B. Hotcaveg Dcn. I. Hotcaveg M. Medrano M. Segovia 5:00 PM Teen Club Mass L M. Hajduk M. Mesina L C. Proctor D. Pappa L H. Syodia D. Camara E. Camara Please Note: Please notify Betty of your don t schedule me dates no later than Monday, May 10. If a lector is also an Eucharistic Minister, he/she can help distribute Holy Communion at Chapel Masses. Thank you!

7 Page Seven Palm Sunday March 28, 2010 LECTORS and Eucharistic Ministers Schedule May 1/2 5th Sunday of Easter May 8/9 Mother s Day 6th Sund. of Easter May 15/16 7th Sunday of Easter May 22/23 Feast of Pentecost Saturday 5:00 PM L H. Marros A. Cesaroni R. Scarpelli L D. Lasiewicz E. Mele J. Lohrmann L E. Supan E. Mele R. Scarpelli L D. Lasiewicz J. Lohrmann R. Serran Sunday 8:30 AM L B. Koziol M.A. Barnhart M. Stariska L B. Hotcaveg Dcn. I. Hotcaveg R. Pasko M. Chavez L B. Koziel Dcn. R. Weiner R. Clemente A. Cesaroni L G. DeJesus L. Sikorski A. Vacarro L. Sikorski 10:00 AM Chapel COMMUNION UNDER BOTH SPECIES L J. McGinniss D. Camara E. Camara D. Pappa N. NcGinniss L G. DeJesus K. Aloisio M. McGinniss R. Serran J. Aloisio L B. Koziol M.A. Barnhart D. Camara E. Camara J. McGinniss L J. McGinniss Dcn. R. Weiner K. Aloisio R. Serran M. McGinniss 12:30 AM L M. Glodz Dcn. R. Weiner A. Rabor E. Rabor L J. Zarate M. Medrano M. Segovia L M. Glodz Dcn. I. Hotcaveg B. Hotcaveg S. Kass L E. Supan F. Supan M. Medrano 5:00 PM Teen Club Mass L C. Proctor M. Segovia L H. Syodia F. Mesina L M. Hajduk A. Rabor E. Rabor L M. Syodia D. Pappa Minister of Care There will be a Minister of Care training two Saturdays in April, the 10th & 17th at Dominican University in River Forest. The Ministers of Care visit and bring Eucharist to the sick and homebound in senior residences, nursing homes, hospitals and in parishoners' homes. If you are interested in this wonderful ministry or have questions concerning the ministry, please contact Linda Dunne at , Susie Cahill at , or Cece Masella at

8 March 28, 2010 Palm Sunday Page Eight Vocation Awareness Before the cock crows today, you will deny me three times. (Luke 22:34) It is not easy to hear God s voice calling you in today s noisy world. You may be hearing that call. To explore that possibility and learn more about diocesan priesthood go to or contact Fr. Joe Noonan at or at jnoonan@archchicago.org. Called Series Evenings of Discernment Called to Marriage/Single Life A program for young adults ages Paul and Sarah Jarzembowski will discuss what goes into discernment of a vocation to marriage and single life. Monday, April 5, 2010, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Cenacle Retreat Center, 513 West Fullerton Parkway, Chicago, IL To register call Sr. Elyse at or cava@archchicago.org. Special Bulletin Announcement - Earthquake Relief in Haiti Update Even as Catholic Relief Services/Caritas Haiti continues to deliver relief supplies to the Haitian people, they are working on long-term recovery plans for this country, which was devastated by the January 12 earthquake that killed over 200,000. With the rainy season, the focus of CRS/Caritas Haiti s relief effort is moving from food (CRS/ Caritas Haiti has fed some 600,000 people) to transitional shelter. Many Port-au-Prince residents, their homes either destroyed or unstable, are living beneath sheets and curtains that provide no protection against inclement weather. At the same time, a tremendous amount of work is being done in the areas of health, hygiene, cash for work (employment), the protection of children, and safety. THE WEEK AT ST. FERDINAND PARISH March 28, 2010 MONDAY March 29, 2010 HOLY WEEK NO EVENING ACTIVITIES 9:30AM Lenten Mission in Polish () 10:00AM Friendship Club (Convent 2) 7:00PM Lenten Mission in Polish () TUESDAY March 30, 2010 HOLY WEEK NO EVENING ACTIVITIES 8:30AM Confession in Polish () 9:30AM Lenten Mission in Polish () 6:00PM Confession in Polish () 7:00PM Lenten Mission in Polish () WEDNESDAY March 31, 2010 HOLY WEEK NO EVENING ACTIVITIES 8:30AM Confession in Polish () 9:30AM Lenten Mission in Polish () 2:30PM Jr. Legion of Mary (Convent 2) 5:00PM Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena () 6:00PM Confession in Polish () 7:00PM Lenten Mission in Polish () HOLY THURSDAY April 1, 2010 For full schedule please see page 4 GOOD FRIDAY April 2, 2010 For full schedule please see page 4 GOOD SATURDAY April 3, 2010 For full schedule please see page 4 EASTER SUNDAY April 4, 2010 Thank you for the tremendous outpouring of prayers and support for the Haitian people. For more information on CRS efforts in Haiti as well as prayer resources, educational resources, and information on how you can help with the long-term rebuilding process, please go to or call 877-Help-CRS ( ).

9 Page Nine Palm Sunday March 28, 2010 HOLY WEEK ADORATION AND VIGIL SCHEDULE PORZ DEK CZUWAÑ I ADORACJI PODCZAS WIELKIEGO TYGODNIA HOLY THURSDAY (Wielki Czwartek) Radość Zespół Młodzieżowy (Radość Polish Singing Group) 10:00PM 10:30PM Altar Servers (Ministranci) 10:30PM 11:00PM Podhalanie i Miłośnicy Tatr oraz Zawaternik (Polish Highlanders Club and Zawaternik) 11:00PM 11:30PM Klub Dobrego Pasterza (The Good Shepherd Polish Club) 11:30PM 12:00AM Koła Żywego Różańca (Polish Rosary Groups) GOOD FRIDAY HOLY SATURDAY (Wielki Pi¹tek/Wielka Sobota) ADORATION (Adoracja) 10:00PM 11:00PM Harcerze (Polish Scouts) 11:00PM 12:00AM Boys Scouts & Cub Scouts (Harcerze) 12:00AM 1:00AM OSTOJA Polsko Amerykański Klub Łowiecki (OSTOJA - The Polish American Hunting Club) 1:00AM 2:00AM The Polish American Police Association (Polsko-Amerykańskie Stowarzyszenie Policji) 2:00AM 4:00AM Podhalanie i Miłośnicy Tatr (Polish Highlanders Club) 4:00 AM 6:00AM Ushers (Marszałkowie) 6:00AM 7:00AM Stowarzyszenie Polskich Ułanów (The Polish Lancers Club) 7:00AM 8:00AM - Knights of Columbus (Rycerze Kolumba) VIGIL (Czuwanie) Lamentations (Gorzkie Żale) 11:00PM 12:00AM Młodzież (Youth) 12:00AM 1:00AM Klub Dobrego Pasterza (The Good Shepherd Polish Club) 1:00AM 2:00AM Koła Żywego Różańca (Polish Rosary Groups) 2:00AM 3:00AM Podhalanie i Miłosnicy Tatr (Polish Highlanders Club) 3:00AM 4:00AM Faustinum (The Faustinum Association of Apostles of Divine Mercy) 4:00AM 5:00AM Koła Żywego Różańca (Polish Rosary Groups) 5:00AM 6:00AM Księża i Siostry (Priests and Missionary Sisters) 6:00AM 7:00AM Koła Żywego Różańca (Polish Rosary Groups) 7:00AM 8:00AM Legion of Mary & Word of Life (Legion Maryi i Grupa Słowo Życia) 8 :00AM Prayer Service (Nabożeństwo) EASTER SUNDAY (Zmartwychwstanie) 5:00AM 5:15AM Podhalanie i Miłośnicy Tatr (The Polish Highlanders Club) 5:15AM 5:30AM Ushers (Marszałkowie) 5:30AM 5:45AM Stowarzyszenie Polskich Ułanów (The Polish Lancers Club) 5:45AM 6:00AM Knights of Columbus (Rycerze Kolumba)

10 March 28, 2010 Palm Sunday Page Ten PORZ DEK NABO EÑSTW WIELKIGO TYGODNIA Spowiedź przedświąteczna: Wtorek Środa, 30/31 marca 8:30 9:30 AM 6:00 9:00 PM Wielki Czwartek 1 kwiecień :00* PM Msza Św. *Adoracja Najświętszego Sakramentu będzie kontynuowana po Mszy św. do północy. Wielki Piątek 2 kwiecień :00 PM Droga Krzyżowa 8:00* PM Liturgia Wielkiego Piątku *Po Liturgii Wielkiego Piątku czuwanie przy Grobie Pańskim i Adoracja Najświętszego Sakramentu przez całą dobę do Wigilii Paschalnej Wielka Sobota 3 kwiecień :00 12:30 PM Święcenie pokarmów w języku polskim i angielskim w Kościele (co 30 min.) 1:00 2:00 PM Święcenie pokarmów w języku polskim i angielskim w Kaplicy (co 30 min.) 8:00 PM Wigilia Paschalna w j. polskim i angielskim Niedziela Wielkanocna 4 kwiecień :00 AM Rezurekcja 10:15 AM Msza św. 3:00 PM Msza św. Nie ma Mszy Sw. o godz. 7:00 wieczorem Poniedziałek Wielkanocny 5 kwiecień :30 AM Msza św. 7:00 PM Msza św. Zatrudnię od zaraz! Chętnych do: - dźwigania krzyża codziennego, niosąc pomoc tym, którzy jej najbardziej potrzebują; - walki z samym sobą w stawaniu się świętszym i bardziej doskonałym, dając uśmiech tym którym go brakuje; Zapewniam: - ręce, na których będą odciski z pracy; - kolana bolące, których nie wolno wyprostować; - zapłatę w Królestwie Niebieskim. Jezus Nabo eñstwo Pierwszych Sobót Miesi¹ca Kola Różańcowe wraz z ks. Tomaszem Sztanderą informują, że z uwagi na Wielka Sobotę, Nabożeństwo Pierwszych Sobót Miesiąca wraz z czuwaniem nie odbędzie się. NOWENNA DO MI OSIERDZIA BO EGO Nowennę rozpoczniemy zaraz po Liturgii Wielkiego Piątku przed Bożym Grobem: w Wielką Sobotę przed poświęceniem pokarmów o godz. 9:30 rano; w Niedzielę Zmartwychwstania po Mszy św. o godz. 10:15 rano od Poniedziałku Wielkanocnego do piątku po Mszy św. o godz. 7:00 wieczorem. w sobotę po Mszy św. o godz. 7:00 rano przed uroczystością Święta Miłosierdzia Bożego w sobotę wieczorem (10 kwietnia) od godz. 7:00 9:00 Nabożeństwo przygotowujące. Święto Miłosierdzia Bożego rozpoczniemy Mszą św. w języku angielskim o 12:30 po południu, następnie wystawienie Najświętszego Sakramentu i Godzina Miłosierdzia Bożego po polsku. O godzinie 2:45 p.m. odbędzie się Procesja Eucharystyczna i ucałowanie relikwii św. Faustyny. Święto Miłosierdzia Bożego zakończymy Mszą św. o godzinie 3:00 po południu w języku polskim. Podczas tej Uroczystości będziemy modlić się za Dzieci Nienarodzone. W tym dniu będzie można podjąć Duchową Adopcję ratując ludzkie życie.

11 March 28, 2010 Palm Sunday Page Eleven POMOC UBOGIM Z JAMAJKI Pozostało jeszcze parę tygodni do zakończenia naszej Wielkopostnej Akcji Pomocy Ojcom Misjonarzom Ubogich z Jamajki. Z radością informujemy, że do tej pory złożone przez Was ofiary zdołały zapełnić połowę konteneru o wymiarach 8 x 8 x 40 Teraz dopiero można zobrazować ilość złożonych przez Was rzeczy! Nie moglibyśmy osiągnąć tego punktu bez Waszej hojności i szczodrobliwości za co składamy serdeczne Bóg zapłać! Towary z karteczek zabranych z Drzewek Nadziei, prosimy o przyniesienie do kościoła, szkoły lub parafii najpóźniej do następnego tygodnia. Ktokolwiek chciałby się dołączyć do naszej akcji, nadal pozostało jeszcze parę dni. W tym tygodniu koncentrujemy się na zbieraniu następujących rzeczy: masło orzechowe (peanut butter), różnego typu makarony, płatki dla niemowląt, konserwy z tuńczyka oraz różnego rodzaju lekarstwa przeciwbólowe i przeciwgorączkowe w płynie dla dzieci i dorosłych jak: Tylenol, Motrin i Advil. Zwracamy się o pomoc w osiągnięciu wyznaczonego celu, którym jest zapełnienie przez nas całego konteneru! Z Wami jesteśmy wielką siłą w czynieniu dobra, bez Was niczym! Raz jeszcze składamy serdeczne Bóg zapłać za Waszą bezinteresowną i bezgraniczną pomoc! Wszystkie rzeczy prosimy o przyniesienie do kościoła i złożenie pod Drzewkami Nadziei lub do biura parafialnego lub szkolnego Donacje pieniężne prosimy włożyć do specjalnie przygotowanych w tym celu kopert i złożenie do koszyków podczas niedzielnej kolekty. W przypadku jakichkolwiek pytań prosimy o kontakt z biurem szkolnym dzwoniąc na numer i pytać o Martę (wew. 300) lub Sr. Annę (wew. 352) WIELKI CZWARTEK DZIEÑ KAP ANA Wielki Czwartek to wspomnienie ustanowienia Sakramentów Eucharystii i Kapłaństwa. Jest to więc święto wszystkich kapłanów. Jest to dzień, w którym bardziej niż każdego innego dnia w roku mamy okazję uświadomić sobie, jak wiele kapłanom zawdzięczamy. Św. Jan Maria Vianney napisał: Gdybyśmy nie mieli sakramentu Kapłaństwa, nie mielibyśmy Pana. Kto Go umieścił w tabernakulum? Kapłan. Kto przyjął naszą duszę u początku jej życia? Kapłan. Kto ją żywi, by dać jej siłę na wędrówkę? Kapłan. Kto ją przygotuje na spotkanie z Bogiem, obmywając ją po raz ostatni we krwi Jezusa Chrystusa? Kapłan, ciągle kapłan. A gdy dusza będzie umierała, kto ją ożywi, kto jej udzieli ciszy i pokoju? I tu kapłan. Nie można sobie przypomnieć ani jednego dobrodziejstwa Boga bez spotkania obok tego wspomnienia obrazu kapłana. Drodzy Kapłani! dziękujemy Wam, że odpowiedzieliście na głos Chrystusa, który wzywał Was do pójścia za Nim. Dziękujemy za Waszą pracę w naszej parafii św. Ferdynanda. Dzięki Wam my możemy przybliżać się do Chrystusa. Za każdą Eucharystię, kazanie, spowiedź, modlitwę, błogosławieństwo, za wszystkie udzielone sakramenty i za wszystkie łaski, które dzięki Waszej posłudze otrzymaliśmy od Pana z głębi serca dziękujemy! Chcemy Was zapewnić, że każdego z Was codziennie otaczamy swoją modlitwą, a w dniu Waszego święta uczynimy to w sposób szczególny. Życzymy Wam, abyście zawsze pozostali wierni Chrystusowi. Niech On obdarza Was tymi łaskami, których potrzebujecie, by jeszcze pełniej realizować kapłańskie powołanie. Życzymy zdrowia, radości i życzliwych ludzi na swej drodze. A przede wszystkim życzymy, abyście wzorem Chrystusa byli Dobrymi Pasterzami i osiągnęli świętość! Szczęść Boże!

12 March 28, 2010 Palm Sunday Page Twelve JUBILEUSZ 15-LECIA POLSKIEJ SZKO Y KATOLICKIEJ im. ŒW. FERDYNANDA Główne uroczystości odbędą się w niedzielę, 18 kwietnia 2010 r. Zapraszamy serdecznie wszystkich na Mszę św. o godz. 10:15, gdzie głównym celebransem będzie Jego Ekscelencja, ks. bp. Tomasz J. Paprocki. PIELGRZYMKA DO SANKTUARIUM MATKI BO EJ ŒNIE NEJ W BELLVILLE, IL Klub Dobrego Pasterza wraz z opiekunem duchownym ks. Tomaszem Sztandera zaprasza na pielgrzymkę do Matki Boskiej Śnieżnej w Belleville. Pielgrzymka jest planowana na 22 i 23 maja. W programie zwiedzanie Katedry i Muzeum w Saint Louis. Wieczorem Nabożeństwo Majowe w Grocie oraz Droga Krzyżowa. O godz. 1:00pm zapraszamy serdecznie na bankiet do sali Porretta`s 3718 N. Central Ave. Bilety na bankiet rozprowadza Komitet Rodzicielski, można też je nabyć w sekretariacie szkoły. Cena biletu $50 dorośli dzieci do lat 12-tu $ ZRZESZENIE AMERYKAÑSKO POLSKIEZAPRASZA Poradnia Zawodowa Zrzeszenia Amerykańsko Polskiego zaprasza wszystkich zainteresowanych na bezpłatne spotkanie informacyjne Jak planować swoje finanse, aby uniknąć kłopotów pieniężnych W niedzielę Msza św. i przejazd do jaskiń w Meramec. Powrót w godzinach wieczornych. Koszt pielgrzymki $150 od osoby. W cenie wliczony jest przejazd, hotel, śniadanie i obiad w sobotę. Prezentacji dokona polsko-języczny doradca finansowy. Podczas spotkanie będzie można uzyskać informacje na temat: Różne źródła dochodu Jak kontrolować swoje wydatki Jak znaleźć pieniądze na oszczędności i inwestycje Spotkanie odbędzie się we wtorek, 30 marca o godz. 18:00 w Centrum Fundacji Kopernikowskiej przy 5216 W. Lawrence Po więcej informacji i rezerwację proszę dzwonić do p. Andrzeja pod numer: 847/ lub 847/ Zgłoszenia przyjmujemy do 5 maja. Przy zapisie nalezy wpłacić $ Po więcej informacji można dzwonić na numer telefonu wew. 418

13 March 28, 2010 Palm Sunday Page Thirteen ON PALM SUNDAY, AND BEING GOD Copyright 2010 by John B. Reynolds My daughter Sarah sometimes comes to me with questions about our faith. The specifics escape me now, but I remember fielding several after she read The DaVinci Code, for example. A while back, she asked me the s take on the Iraq war, and recently she asked me the same concerning homosexuality. I always enjoy these conversations, giving her my understanding of things as best I can, sometimes referring to the Catechism to confirm my answers. I didn t look to the Catechism for help with Sarah s most recent question, though, because frankly, I didn t think I d find it there. Sent by text message, Sarah s latest query was When do you think you ll be god? The text came through last Friday night shortly before 5:00 PM, just as I was shutting down at work. I smiled when I read it, but mine was a bewildered smile, accompanied by a softy spoken, Huh? I spent a few moments trying to guess the context of the text. When do you think you ll be god? Within the distant Aidenn? to quote Poe. Or maybe we re god already. In the here and now. On our best days, anyway. Per Huxley: It is only by becoming Godlike that we can know God--and to become Godlike is to identify ourselves with the divine element which in fact constitutes our essential nature, but of which, in our mainly voluntary ignorance, we choose to remain unaware. Heavy stuff. So I think I ll be God when I connect with my divine essence? when I pick up my cross? when I am perfect, even as God is perfect? which means I ll never be God at all? Because I text at a snail s pace, I wanted to talk all of this through with Sarah instead of thumbing an answer back to her. In truth, I was about ready to call her when she sent me another message. All it said was home and only then did I get a suspicion of what was going on here. Sarah is a crazy fast texter using the predictive text function of her cell phone. Unfortunately, however, this sometimes substitutes the wrong word for the intended word, especially when the intended word is spelled incorrectly. In the end, what Sarah meant to ask was When do you think you ll be home? Considering Luke s Gospel for this Palm Sunday, I like the first question much, much more. As Christ s captors ridicule and beat him, Prophesy! they say. Who is it that struck you? When do you think you ll be God? The Sanhedrin demand of Jesus: If you are the Christ, tell us. When do you think you ll be God? With the soldiers dividing Christ s garments by casting lots as he hangs on the tree, the rulers sneer at Jesus, saying, He saved others, let him save himself if he is the chosen one When do you think you ll be God? And one of the criminals hanging next to Jesus on Calvary taunts, Are you not the Christ? Save yourself and us. WHEN DO YOU THINK YOU LL BE GOD? But the centurion who witnesses it all praises God when Jesus breathes his last and says, This man was innocent beyond doubt. And--as the empty tomb will soon tell the world--god all along. Support Staff Mrs. Dorota Gołda, Parish Secretary Sr. Bernadetta Gościniak, Administrative Assistant Ms. Elizabeth Ceisel-Mikowska, Bulletin Editor Liturgical Mrs. Betty Hotcaveg, Lector Coordinator Deacon Irv Hotcaveg, Coordinator of Eucharistic Ministers & Ministers of Care Ms. Jane Lohrmann, Scheduler of Ministers of Care to the Homebound Parish Council Mr. Gilbert DeJesus -President, Mrs. Sophie Kass Vice President, Mrs. Mary Bucaro, Mr. Stan Mastalerz, Mr. Antonio Supan, Violet Del Vecchio, Tony Mangiaracina, Herbert Marros, Elzbieta Kata, Jan Bobek, and Rob Heidelbauer. ExOfficio Members: Dr. Lucine Mastalerz, Sr. Anna Strycharz Parish Finance Committee Mr. Tom Bucaro, Fr. Jason Torba, Mrs. Mary Ann Barnhart, Mr. Gene Szaben, ExOfficio Members: Mr. Martin Wojtulewicz- Parish Accountant, Sr. Bernadetta Gościniak, Dr. Lucine Mastalerz Parish Organizations and Prayer Groups Boy Scout: Mr. Vince Clemente, Coordinator Fish Fry: Mr. & Mrs. Rich (Pat) Wenzl, Coordinators Friendship Club: Mrs. Patricia Flynn, President Girl Scout: Mrs. Joyce McGinniss, Coordinator Knights of Columbus Mater Christi Council: Mr. Camilo Trujillo, Grand Knight Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary: Carmen Rizzo Ladies of St. Anne: Mrs. Violet DelVecchio, President Legion of Mary: Mr. Thomas Sobczak & Miss Aurora Almeida, Co- Presidents St. Ferdinand Parish Legion of Mary, Juniors: Mrs. Emma Camara, President Irving Park Catholic Woman s Club: Mrs. Dolores Schoewe Market Day: Mrs. Connie Glorioso, Coordinator Pol. & Eng. Altar Servers: Fr. Robert Pajor, Moderator Polish Club of the Good Shepherd: Mr. Andrzej Parada, President Polish Rosary Group: Mrs. Helena Lesak, President Polish Saturday School: Sr. Genowefa Potaczała, Director Polish School Parents Assn.: Mrs. Władysława Mitoraj, Pres. Serduszka: Ms. Iwona Raszyk, Music Teacher Radość: Miss Marzena Kulesza, Music Teacher Kropeczki: Sr. Anna Strycharz Zawaternik: Bernadetta i Jan Bobek St. Ferdinand Athletic Boosters: Mrs. Ann Liedke & Mrs. Tammy Sammarco, Co-chairpersons St. Ferdinand Family & School Assn., Mrs. Marta Robak St. Ferdinand Polish Highlanders Club: Mr. Tadeusz Kulasik, President St. Ferdinand School Board: Mrs. Mary Ann Barnhart, Chairperson St. Vincent DePaul Society: Mr. Stanley Mastalerz, President Teens of Our (TORCH): Mr. & Mrs. Rob (Irene) Heidelbauer, Youth Ministers The Faustinum Association of Apostles of the Divine Mercy: Fr. Jason Torba, Moderator The Home Movement: Fr. Tomasz Sztandera, Moderator Ushers Club: Mr. Peter Holod, President Pro-Life Coordinators: Tony Mangiaracina, Helena Lasak Chapel Choir Conductor Julie Kania Word of Life Dito Camara Holy Spirit Missionary Sisters Association: Sr. Elwira Dziuk

14 St. Ferdinand 5900 W. Barry Ave. Chicago, IL Phone: (773) Rev. Zdzisław (Jason) Torba, Pastor Rev. Robert Pajor, Associate Pastor Rev. Tomasz Sztandera, Associate Pastor Rev. Albert Judy, OP PT Associate Pastor Rev. Raymond O Connor, CMF Weekend Help Irwin Hotcaveg, Deacon Ronald Weiner, Deacon ENGLISH MASS TIMES St. Ferdinand Parish POLISH Weekdays W ciągu tygodnia 6:30 AM and 8:00 AM 7:00 PM St. Ferdinand School: Dr. Lucine Mastalerz, Head of School Notre Dame High School for Girls Office: Denise Piekarski Principal Religious Education Office: ex. 352 Sr. Anna Strycharz D.R.E. St. Ferdinand Polish Saturday School: ex 303 Sr. Genowefa Potaczała Principal Christian OutReach (COR): Mrs. Lu Caravette, Director Missionary Sisters of Christ the King Sr. Genowefa Potaczała, Superior Sr. Hiacynta Ratajczak, Sr. Anna Strycharz, Sr. Bernadetta Gościniak Saturdays Sobota 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM (Anticipated) 7:00 AM Sundays Niedziela 8:30 AM 7:00 AM 10:00 AM (Chapel) 10:15 AM 12:30 PM 3:00 PM 5:00 PM 7:00 PM RECONCILIATION / SPOWIEDŹ ŚWIĘTA Monday Saturday / od poniedziałku do soboty 6:30 PM 7:00 PM Saturday / Sobota 8:30 AM 9:00 AM First Friday of the month / Pierwszy piątek miesiąca 6:00 PM 7:30 PM BAPTISM: For Children: a pre-baptism class is required for Baptism of the first child. Classes are held in English on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00PM in the Convent, and in Polish on the last Tuesday of each month at 7:30PM in the. Following registration, the sacrament of Baptism is celebrated in English on the second Saturday each month at 6:00PM and on the fourth Sunday of the month at the 12:30PM Mass. The sacrament of Baptism is celebrated in Polish on the first Saturday of the month at 6:00PM and on the third Sunday of the month at the 3:00PM Mass. Please call the rectory to register at 773/ For Adults: Classes are taught through the Rite of Christian Initiation Program (RCIA) on Sunday mornings at 10:00AM. Please call Stan Mastalerz, the RCIA Director at 773/ for more information. MARRIAGES: Must be arranged at least four months prior to the ceremony. Please call the rectory.